HomeMy WebLinkAboutR12-061 Authorizing Open Space Funds to Reimburse General Fund • Commissioner 01 14 -mil / L `1noved adoption
of the following Resolution:
g ution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2012- O (0 1
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF OPEN SPACE FUNDS TO REIMBURSE
THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE APPROXIMATELY 160
ACRE "HOMESTEAD L" PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Eagle County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter "Board ") acquired
approximately 160 acres of property located adjacent to the Homestead Subdivision in Eagle
County, Colorado previously owned by East Lake Creek Ranch, LLP (hereinafter the "Property"
or "Homestead L "); and
WHEREAS, on or about May 9, 2011 and June 13, 2011 the Eagle County Open Space
Advisory Committee made findings and recommended approval of the use of Open Space Funds
for the acquisition of the Property; and
. WHEREAS, at its regular public hearing on Jurte 28,2011, the Board considered the
funding request, a presentation from staff, and the reoommendalip% of the Open Space Advisory
Committee; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 2011 -89 the Board acknoMedged that it was working
with the Eagle Valley Land Trust ( "EVLT ") on a conservation easement and related documents
to permanently preserve the Property; and with the Homestead Owners Association, Inc.,
Creamery Ranch Homeowner Association, Inc. and Edwards Metropolitan District on various
trail and conservation easements for certain adjacent or nearby lands, as well as maintenance
agreements for the Property and trails (hereinafter collectively the "Conservation Efforts "); and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2011 -89 the Board approved the use of General Funds
and/or Open Space Funds to fund the cost of acquisition of the Property; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2011 -89 provided that "[t]o the extent that any General
Funds are used to fund any portion of the purchase of the Property, the General Fund will be
reimbursed from Open Space Funds at such time as the Board, in its sole discretion, deems it
proper "; and
WHEREAS, the Property was acquired by the County on September 1, 2011 using
• General Funds; and
WHEREAS, the County, Eagle Valley Land Trust, Homestead Owners Association, Inc.,
Creametry Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc. and Edwards Metropolitan District have 1111
finalized their Conservation Efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado:
'WHAT, upon execution of the documents associated with the Conservation Efforts by all
parties, Open Space Funds will be used to reimburse the General Fund for costs of the
acquisition of the Property.
HAT, the Board of County Commissioners finds, determines and declares that this
Resolut on is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Eagle County,
State o Colorado.
MOVE AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle,
State o Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 1- day of j U! 4 u , 2012.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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dor Clerk to the Board of County `' Peter F. Runyon
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Jo Sta ney
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Sara J. Fisher f
Commissioner
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• Commissioner M s - seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Runyon A y
Commissioner Stavney ti
Commissioner Fisher ti
This resolution passed by / vote of the Board of County Commissioners.
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