HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-066-06/01/1999-AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN IGA AMONG THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, THE CITY OF LOVELAND, THE RESOLUTION 99-66
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, THE CITY OF LOVELAND, THE
TOWN OF WINDSOR AND LARIMER COUNTY REGARDING ANNEXATIONS IN THE
FORT COLLINS COOPERATIVE PLANNING AREA ADJACENT TO FOSSIL CREEK
RESERVOIR
WHEREAS, continued growth in the Fossil Creek Reservoir area suggests that increased
coordination among the parties to this Agreement can result in better management and control of the
development in this area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 29, Article 20, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended, the
General Assembly of the State of Colorado has found and declared that in order to provide for
planned and orderly development within Colorado and a balancing of the basic human needs of a
changing population with legitimate environmental concerns,the policy of the State of Colorado is
to clarify and provide broad authority to local governments to plan for and regulate the use of land
within their respective jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to said Title 29, Article 20, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended,
the General Assembly of the State of Colorado has designated certain powers to local governments,
among them the power to regulate the location of activities and developments which may result in
significant changes in population density,the power to provide for phased development of services
and facilities, the power to regulate the use of land on the basis of the impact thereof on the
community or surrounding areas, and the power to otherwise plan for and regulate the use of land
so as to provide planned and orderly use of land and protection of the environment in a manner
consistent with constitutional rights; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to said Title 29, Article 20, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended,
the General Assembly of the State of Colorado has authorized and encouraged local governments
to cooperate or contract with other units of government for the purpose of planning and regulating
the development of land, including but not limited to the joint exercise of planning, zoning,
subdivision, building, and related regulations; and
WHEREAS, under the authority granted by said Title 29, Article 20, Colorado Revised
Statutes, a number of meetings were held among Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, and
Larimer County with the intent of reaching agreement as to municipal annexations in the Fort
Collins "Cooperative Planning Area" adjacent to Fossil Creek Reservoir; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 1999, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the
Council authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins has determined that it is in the best
interests of the citizens of the City that the City enter into said Intergovernmental Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized to execute that certain intergovernmental
agreement among the City of Fort Collins,the City of Loveland,the Town of Windsor and Larimer
County regarding annexations in the Fort Collins Cooperative Planning Area adjacent to Fossil
Creek Reservoir, a copy of which agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated
herein by this reference.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 1 st day of June, A.D.
1999.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
(Regarding Annexations in the Fort Collins Cooperative Planning Area Adjacent to Fossil
Creek Reservoir)
THIS AGREEMENT,is executed this day of 1999,by and between
LARIMER COUNTY,COLORADO, a body politic organized under and existing by virtue of the laws of
the State of Colorado,hereinafter referred to as the"County",THE CITY OF FORTCOLLINS,COLORADO,
a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Fort Collins", THE CITY OF LOVELAND, a
municipal corporation,hereinafter referred to as"Loveland",and THE TOWN OF WINDSOR,a Colorado
statutory town, hereinafter referred to as "Windsor".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, continued growth in the Fossil Creek Reservoir area suggests that increased
coordination among the parties to this Agreement can result in better management and control of the
development in this area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 29, Article 20, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended, the
General Assembly of the State of Colorado has found and declared that in order to provide for
planned and orderly development within Colorado and a balancing of the basic human needs of a
changing population with legitimate environmental concerns,the policy of the State of Colorado is
to clarify and provide broad authority to local governments to plan for and regulate the use of land
within their respective jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to said Title 29, Article 20, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended,
the General Assembly of the State of Colorado has designated certain powers to local governments,
among them the power to regulate the location of activities and developments which may result in
significant changes in population density,the power to provide for phased development of services
and facilities, the power to regulate the use of land on the basis of the impact thereof on the
community or surrounding areas, and the power to otherwise plan for and regulate the use of land
so as to provide planned and orderly use of land and protection of the environment in a manner
consistent with constitutional rights; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said Title 29, Article 20, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended,
the General Assembly of the State of Colorado has authorized and encouraged local governments
to cooperate or contract with other units of government for the purpose of planning and regulating
the development of land, including but not limited to the joint exercise of planning, zoning,
subdivision, building, and related regulations; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to various statutes of the State of Colorado (including 31-23-255,
Colorado Revised Statutes,as amended),the General Assembly of the State of Colorado has enacted
various supervisory tools in order that the State may better monitor the planning activities of units
of local governments; and
EXHIBIT
A
WHEREAS, under the authority granted by said Title 29, Article 20, Colorado Revised
Statutes, a number of meetings were held among Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, and
Larimer County with the intent of reaching agreement as to municipal annexations in the Fort
Collins "Cooperative Planning Area" adjacent to Fossil Creek Reservoir; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said meetings, the parties have agreed as provided hereafter.
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration ofthe covenants and obligations herein expressed and
other good and valuable consideration,the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged,
it is agreed as follows:
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE FORT COLLINS COOPERATIVE PLANNING AREA ADJACENT
TO FOSSIL CREEK RESERVOIR. The Fort Collins Cooperative Planning Area adjacent to Fossil Creek
Reservoir is identified as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. ANNEXATION IN THE FORT COLLINS COOPERATIVE PLANNING AREA. The parties
agree that no municipal annexations shall occur within the Fort Collins Cooperative Planning Area
described on Exhibit "A" except annexations to Fort Collins.
3. COUNTY SUPPORT. The County agrees to oppose, by such means as it deems
appropriate, any annexation into any incorporated town or city except as is authorized in paragraph
2 above.
4. ENFORCEMENTIBINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the
parties and their representatives, successors and assigns, and may be specifically enforced in any
court of competent jurisdiction.
S. TERM/TERMINATION. This Agreement shall remain in force and effect for a period
of ten (10) years from the date of its execution. Thereafter, it shall be automatically renewed for
successive five(5)year terms unless at least six(6)months prior to scheduled expiration, any party
should notify the other parties of its decision that the Agreement not be renewed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first
above written.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
A Municipal Corporation
By:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
THE CITY OF LOVELAND, COLORADO
A Municipal Corporation
By:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
THE TOWN OF WINDSOR, COLORADO
A Municipal Corporation
By:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
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THE COUNTY OF LARIMER, COLORADO
By:
Chair, Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Deputy Clerk and Recorder
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
County Attorney
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Exhibit A City of Fort Collins
Cooperative Planning Area
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