HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 03/20/2001 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 42, 2001, AUTHORIZ AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 12
DATE: March 20, 2001
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Virgil Taylor
SUBJECT:
Second Reading of Ordinance No.42,2001,Authorizing the Lease of City Property at the Gateway
Mountain Park.
' RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The house at 5212 Poudre Canyon will be utilized by the Gateway Park ranger as an on-site
residence, while maintaining and operating the Park. This house will allow the City employee to
respond to on-site emergencies,reduce vandalism, assist park users and secure the property during
closed hours. Having a person at the Park most of the time will assist in deterring undesirable
activities. Ordinance No. 42, 2001,was unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 6, 2001.
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• FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: March 6, 2001
Virgil Taylor
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 42, 2001, Authorizing the Lease of City Property at the Gateway
Mountain Park.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading
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The agreement will provide an on-site residence lfor the ranger that will be operating and
maintaining Gateway Park for the City's Parks Division. Although the residence will not provide
actual revenue, it will benefit the City by having an employee on site to monitor activities. In the
end it will save the City money,`
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. ,
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The house at 5212 Poudre Canyon will be utilized by the Gateway Park ranger as an on-site
residence, while maintaining and operating the Park. This house will allow the City employee to
respond to on-site emergencies,reduce vandalism, assist park users and secure the property during
closed hours. Having a person at the Park most of the time will assist in deterring undesirable
activities.
The tenancy agreement is a month-to-month agreement, and is written to provide the employee a
place to live while employed'with the City. However, that person will be obligated to move if
employment ends or for other criteria listed in the tenancy agreement.
The employee will provide a $500 security deposit to ensure against damage, non-payment of
utilities, and other breaches of the tenancy agreement.
. The employee will arrange,within three business days after occupancy, for billing to the employee
and be responsible for the payment of all utilities, including, but not limited to water, electricity,
sewer, telephone, gas, trash, and cable television as directed by the City.
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The City will be responsible for maintenance of the house for repairs of plumbing, all appliances,
wiring, exterior premises, structural components and painting when necessary. The employee is
responsible to keep the house and surrounding premises clean and in a sanitary, condition. The
employee can make no repairs or alterations without getting permission from the City.
Staff recommends that Council adopt the Ordinance authorizing the lease of the house located within
Gateway Mountain Park so the newly hired ranger can occupy it.
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