HomeMy WebLinkAboutR13-022 Duck Pond Improvements Approval of Open Space Funds Commissioner t''15 moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
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RESOLUTION NO. 2013- 0 2 .
APPROVAL OF THE USE OF OPEN SPACE FUNDS FOR PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE DUCK POND OPEN SPACE IN EAGLE COUNTY,
COLORADO
WHEREAS, in 2009, Eagle County purchased an approximately 45.5 acre property
located on the Eagle River 2.5 miles west of the Town of Gypsum, Eagle County, Colorado for
$425,000; and
WHEREAS, in 2011, Eagle County acquired an approximately 10 acre property located
at 5572 Highway 6, Eagle County, Colorado for $299,000 adjacent to the 45.5 acre property. The
two parcels together are referred to as the "Duck Pond Open Space "; and
WHEREAS, on or about February 11, 2013, the Eagle County Open Space Advisory
Committee, based upon its findings, recommended approval of the use of Open Space Funds for
possible improvements to the Duck Pond Open Space; and
WHEREAS, at its regular public hearing on February 26, 2013, the Board of County
Commissioners ( "Board ") considered a presentation from staff and the recommendation of the
Open Space Advisory Committee to approve the use of up to one hundred forty thousand dollars
($140,000) of Open Space Funds for possible improvements to the Duck Pond Open Space that
may include, but shall not be limited to, a restroom, parking area, boat launch, picnic area as well
as costs associated with a possible matching grant from Great Outdoors Colorado.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado:
THAT, Open Space Funds in an amount not to exceed one hundred forty thousand
dollars ($140,000) may be used to fund the costs of the possible improvements (which
improvements may include, but shall not be limited to, a restroom, parking lot, boat ramp,
parking area, and the like) and costs associated with matching a grant from Great Outdoors
Colorado, if awarded, for the Duck Pond Open Space; and
THAT, the Board of County Commissioners finds, determines and declares that this
Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Eagle County,
State of Colorado.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 1- (, day of FL',z -t
2013.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Clerk to the Boa e of 0 o . 14K0 Jon Sta , _
County Commissioners Chairm ;
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Sara J. Fis
Commissioner
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j o.K H. Ryan
ommissioner
Commissioner 1 A-t-N seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Stavney 114—i. ,-,
Commissioner Fisher '"
Commissioner Ryan (LL1 "`
This resolution passed by 4 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado
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