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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
November 6, 2013
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF THE REDSTONE
RIVER PARCELS
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Dale Will
SUMMARY OF ISSUE: Should the BOCC ratify a contract to purchase two riparian
parcels abutting both Elk Park and the Redstone Boulders Open Space?
BACKGROUND: Diane Delaney and her partners desire to sell the County two parcels
comprising approximately 21.3 acres. The property is contiguous to Elk Park and Redstone
Park on the south, and the Redstone Boulders Open Space on the northeast, and would tie
all these properties together into a seamless river corridor open space containing over 1
mile of riverfront between Coal Creek and the popular beach just upstream of the north
Redstone Bridge. This property is bounded on the west side by Highway 133. Much of the
land is within the floodplain and/or river setbacks, and could not be developed. However,
the property includes some very important open space attributes including aquatic and
riparian habitat, scenic riverfront along the West Elk Scenic and Historic Byway, and an
extremely popular public river access near the Redstone Campground. County ownership
would allow much greater flexibility in our ongoing efforts with the Open Space and
Healthy River Boards to restore the mouth of Coal Creek. Given the development
constraints, the $140,000 price is modest and the Open Space Board is recommending
funding for this purchase. There are no immediate maintenance needs, and future uses will
be vetted in an addendum to the Redstone Parks and Open Space Management Plan.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: This project strongly supports the Strategic Plan Goal to
"acquire and/or preserve lands with significant recreational, wildlife, agricultural, access,
scenic values, and wilderness qualities."
KEY DISCUSSION ITEMS (ALTERNATIVES): If the County does not purchase the
property, the private owners may pursue other options open to them under applicable laws.
BUDGETARY IMPACT: The purchase price and transaction costs are well within the
available capacity of the Open Space Fund.
RECOMMENDED BOCC ACTION: Staff recommends that the Board of County approve
the attached Ordinance on first reading, and set for public hearing on November 20.
ATTACHMENTS: Map.
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Roads
Rivers/Streams
Redstone River Parcel
- Fee Owned Open Space
USFS Owned Lands
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This map/drawing is a graphical
representation of the features
depicted and is not a legal representation.
Accuracy is not guaranteed.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF THE
REDSTONE RIVER PARCELS
ORDINANCE # , SERIES OF 2013
RECITALS
1. The Voters of Pitkin County and the Pitkin County Commissioners established an Open
Space and Trails Fund for the purposes of preserving and providing open space and trails
resources, and established an Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees to guide the
expenditure of those funds.
2. The Open Space and Trails Program is charged with protecting agriculture, open space,
habitat, scenic view planes, water rights and river access.
3. The Redstone River Parcels (the "Property") includes over 1 mile of riparian habitat along
the Crystal River beginning at the Coal Creek confluence and running downstream.
4. The Property includes an established trail head and river access area off the north end of
Redstone Boulevard, and including a portion of a popular beach on the Crystal River.
5. On October 17, 2013, the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Board recommended that the
BOCC approve the proposed Contract and IGA.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners
of Pitkin County, Colorado, that:
1. The Board approves an expenditure of $140,000 for the Redstone River
Parcels property of approximately 21.3 acres and transaction costs up to $15,000.
2. Upon approval of the form by the Open Space Director and County Attorney, the
Chair is authorized to execute the contract.
3. Upon approval of the form by the Open Space Director and County Attorney, the
Chair is authorized to execute other documents needed to consummate this
transaction.
5. That adjustments be made to the year 2013 budget as follows:
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OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS FUND
Glassier Property Acquisition
Acquisition Cost
Estimated Transaction Costs
Total Expenditure
Previous
Budget This Change
$0
$0
$0
$140,000
15,000
$155,000
Revised
Project Budget
$140,000
15,000
$155,000
INTRODUCED, FIRST READ, AND SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 6th
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY OF
THE ORDINANCE PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON
, 2013.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FULL TEXT OF THE ORDINANCE
POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL PITKIN COUNTY WEBSITE POSTED ON THE
OFFICIAL PITKIN COUNTY WEBSITE ( www.aspenpitkin.com ) ON THE
DAY OF 2013.
ADOPTED AFTER FINAL READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
DAY OF 2013.
PUBLISHED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY, AFTER ADOPTION, IN THE
ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON THE DAY OF 2013.
POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL PITKIN COUNTY WEBSITE POSTED ON THE
OFFICIAL PITKIN COUNTY WEBSITE ( www.aspenpitkin.com) ON THE
DAY OF 2013.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Jeanette Jones George Newman
Deputy Clerk Chair
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John Ely Jon Peacock
County Attorney County Manager
Dale Will, Director
Open Space and Trails Program
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