Title
A Resolution authorizing the Use of Possession and/or Eminent Domain to acquire real property, permanent easements and temporary easements using PPRTA funds for the Marksheffel Road - North Carefree to Dublin Project.
Presenter:
Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director
Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager
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Summary:
The proposed resolution would authorize the use of possession and use agreements and/or eminent domain to acquire real property, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) utility easement, and temporary construction easement, as set forth in the table below, known as the "Property" from Stetson Hills Property Owner LLC (the "Property Owner"), needed in connection with the Marksheffel Road Improvements Project (the "Project").
Property Owner
Right-of-way (Square Feet)
Utility Easement CSU (Square Feet)
Temporary Construction Easement (Square Feet)
Stetson Hills Property Owner LLC
9,364
31,967
12,464
Background:
The Project was identified by the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority ("PPRTA") as an "A-list" priority project. The PPRTA committed funding for the Project, which commenced construction in May 2023, and is anticipated to be completed in December 2026.
The Property to be acquired will allow for the widening of Marksheffel Road and for the construction of the corresponding infrastructure (see attached Location Map for Project location).
Included in the acquisition of the Property for the Project is a utility easement to be acquired on behalf of Colorado Springs Utilities. The cost of acquiring this easement will be reimbursed to PPRTA pursuant to an existing agreement.
Negotiations with the Property Owner with respect to the required Property are at an impasse. The Notice of Intent to Acquire was provided to the Property Owner on August 5, 2024. Separate appraisals were completed by the City and the Property Owner. The City made an offer based on the City appraisal value, which...
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