Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property Owned by Colorado Department of Transportation for the Powers Pump Station
Body
From:
Jerry Forte, P.E., Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
Summary:
Colorado Springs Utilities staff requests approval of an acquisition of real property for a purchase price in excess of $50,000 required for the Powers Pump Station project in El Paso County.
Previous Council Action:
N/A
Background:
The Powers Pump Station project requires acquisition of a 2.46 acre parcel of land for construction of the future finished water pump station and storage tanks. The tank and pump station will be sited on 3.7 acres of land currently owned by Colorado Springs Utilities near the northeast corner of Powers and Woodmen and Colorado Springs Utilities needs an additional parcel of land that is adjacent to the existing site and is currently owned by the Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT"). The CDOT parcel has recently been designated as excess property by the State and is available for purchase by public entities, at fair market value. Acquisition of the parcel will provide flexibility for future facility layout, construction of the pump station and tanks, and future infrastructure needs. Utilities will also be able to realize reduced construction costs with the acquisition of this parcel.
Phase I of the Powers Pump Station (Phase I) includes a 5 MG tank and pump station to serve existing and new customers within the Templeton and Briargate pressure zone areas during peak demand conditions. The Powers Pump Station will use the Powers Tank for suction storage for delivery of water to the Briargate pressure zone. An alternatives analysis of tank options was performed in 2007 and 2008. Design of the facilities is not expected until approximately 2023 as determined by the 2009 Finished Water Master Plan, B&V (2011). Construction is anticipated to take place within the two-yea...
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