HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-156-10/07/1986-LEASE PICNIC ROCK WATER TRANSMISSION LINES RESOLUTION 86-156
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
AT PICNIC ROCK TO THE COLORADO
DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins owns four acres of land along the
Poudre River near Picnic Rock, which property was acquired to secure a
permanent right-of-way for two water transmission lines which are still
used by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Division of Parks and Recreation in cooperation
with Larimer County has developed a plan to construct a restroom facility
and adjoining parking lot at the Picnic Rock site; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this development is to control potential
public health and water quality problems arising from the presently
uncontrolled use of the site; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Division of Parks and Recreation has proposed to
lease the City's property for the construction of the parking lot; and
WHEREAS, the City has no designated use for the property with the
exception of the permanent right-of-way for the water lines; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends leasing the property for a period of
three years during which time negotiations will be undertaken for the sale
or trade of the property to the State; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized to enter
into a lease agreement with the Colorado Division of Parks and Recreation
for City-owned property along the Poudre River at Picnic Rock, which lease
agreement shall be subject to and subordinate to the paramount City
interest in its two water transmission lines presently located at the site.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Fort Collins held this 7th day of October, A.D. 1986.
Mayor
AST:
City Clerk