HomeMy WebLinkAboutR16-065 Dotsero Landing Transfer Commissioner 12-'1 It—t moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2016- 005
APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF THE DOTSERO LANDING PROPERTY FROM
EAGLE COUNTY TO THE CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF
TRANSFERRING THE DOTERO LANDING PROPERTY TO THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF
INTERIOR—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT(BLM)
WHEREAS,the BLM sought for many years to acquire several properties along the Colorado
River for the purpose of increasing public recreational access to the river; and
WHEREAS,the BLM was unable to secure funds for the acquisition of these parcels; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County had Open Space funds available in 2011,and successfully purchased
the real property located at 3575 Highway 6, Gypsum, Colorado, known as the Dotsero Landing property
(Dotsero Landing); and
WHEREAS,in 2012,Eagle County made major improvements to Dotsero Landing and opened
the property to public use; and
WHEREAS,in 2012,Eagle County and BLM signed a Memorandum of Understanding that
recognized the mutual interest in managing Dotsero Landing and other properties along the Colorado
River for public recreational access and agreed to work collaboratively to manage these properties and to
share equally in any user fees collected; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County and BLM agreed that if funds became available to BLM,that Eagle
County could choose to transfer ownership of Dotsero Landing to The Conservation Fund,in further 'ance
of a conveyance of said property to BLM; and
WHEREAS,BLM has been awarded Land&Water Conservation Funds to purchase Dotsero
Landing from Eagle County; and
WHEREAS,BLM's use of Land&Water Conservation Funds eliminates the possibility of a
future sale,transfer, lease,or exchange of Dotsero Landing out of federal ownership; and
WHEREAS,The Conservation Fund will operate as a third-party intermediary to facilitate the
conveyance of Dotsero Landing from Eagle County to BLM; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County will receive approximately$430,000 from the sale of Dotsero
Landing,which will to be deposited into the Eagle County Open Space Fund; and
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E gie County Attorney's Office
By:
Eagle County Commissioners' Office
WHEREAS: BLM and Eagle County will still work collaboratively to manage Dotsero Landing
for safe and functional public access to the Colorado River.
THEREFORE,NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado(the"Board"):
THAT the Dotsero Landing property shall be conveyed to The Conservation Fund in furtherance
of a conveyance of said property to the US Department of the Interior—Bureau of Land Management;
and
THAT,the proceeds of approximately$430,00 received by Eagle County from the sale of
Dotsero Landing will be deposited into the Eagle County Open Space Fund for use in acquiring additional
open space lands in Eagle County; and
THAT,the Board authorizes any of the County Commissioners to execute on its behalf any and
all necessary documents, instruments,papers or other forms necessary for the consummation of the sale
of the Dostero Landing property. Such documents may include,but shall not be limited to, closing
authorization and instructions, settlement statements, as well as any other necessary documents which in
the opinion of staff are required or desirable; 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;
MOVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle,
State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 1,2) day of Asuasusr , 2016.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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ATTEST: * 0ir..
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By:
Clerk to t - Board of J McQueen y
County Commission Cha'
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Kathy I andler-Henry •
Comm'ssi o ner
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Ian H. Ryan
/Commissioner
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Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney I�L� •
Commissioner Chandler-Henry
Commissioner Ryan A-L.-
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This resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado
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