Title
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of real property, using PPRTA funds for the Alternative Treatment Site - Austin Bluffs and Woodmen Project
Presenter:
Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director
Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager
Body
Summary:
Resolution authorizing the City of Colorado Springs Real Estate Services Manager and the Public Works Director to enter into Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements with the property owners for approximately 15.38 acres of real property (the "Property") in support of the Alternative Treatment Site at Woodmen and Austin Bluffs Project (the "Project"). The Property is located in the northwest corner of Woodmen Road and Austin Bluffs Parkway - see the location map. The Project is necessary to satisfy stormwater water quality requirements associated with multiple Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority projects. The proposed purchase price for the Property is $1,380,000 and is supported by an independent appraisal.
Background:
The Project was identified as a cost-effective solution to support stormwater quality compliance for multiple Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) A-List priority projects. By providing a centralized location for stormwater treatment and maintenance activities, the Project allows the City to efficiently meet regulatory requirements while supporting several transportation improvements.
The PPRTA A-list projects anticipated to benefit from this purchase include the following:
- 30th St Corridor Improvements - Mesa Rd to Garden of the Gods Rd
- Nevada Ave Reconstruction - Commerce St to Templeton Gap Floodway
- Nevada Ave Reconstruction - Lee St to University Village
- Nevada Ave Reconstruction - Rock Island Railroad to Commerce St
- Nevada Ave Reconstruction - Templeton Gap Floodway to Lee St
- Old Ranch Rd Improvements - Voyager Pkwy to Lexington Dr
- Other qualifying projects within the same Hydraulic Unit Code (HUC) ...
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