City of Colorado Springs - File #: 14-0649

• File #: 14-0649
• Version: 2
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Mayor's Office
• File created: 10/10/2014
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 3/10/2015
• Final action: 3/10/2015
• Title: A Resolution Recognizing the History of Locomotive "Old 168" and Finding a Public Purpose is served by a Lease Agreement between the City of Colorado Springs on behalf of its Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department and the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission, Providing for the Rehabilitation and Return to Service of Locomotive "Old 168"

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/10/2015	2	City Council	denied	Fail
3/10/2015	2	City Council	adopted	Pass
2/24/2015	2	Council Work Session	referred
10/27/2014	1	Council Work Session	received

Title
A Resolution Recognizing the History of Locomotive "Old 168" and Finding a Public Purpose is served by a Lease Agreement between the City of Colorado Springs on behalf of its Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department and the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission, Providing for the Rehabilitation and Return to Service of Locomotive "Old 168"

Body
From:
Karen Palus, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Matt Mayberry, Cultural Services Manager

Summary:
On October 27, 2014, the City Council heard a proposal from the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TSRR) to rehabilitate and operate steam locomotive 168, which is now on display in Antlers Park. On October 28, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department held a public meeting to seek input about the proposal. Staff has created a draft lease agreement based on the C&TSRR proposal and feedback received during previous meetings. On December 11, 2014, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Board reviewed the proposal and the draft lease agreement. The board voted unanimously to approve the proposed lease. On January 5, the C&TSRR Commission also voted unanimously to support the lease agreement. On February 24, the City Council heard an update on the status of the negotiations between the City of Colorado Springs and the C&TSRR, and Council Member Knight offered additional comments and options. As a result of the dialog and public input, the City has finalized a lease agreement and City Council resolution accepting the agreement, which is presented for approval. Please refer to Attachment A for a draft of the proposed lease agreement.

Previous Council Action:
In 1955, City Council delegated responsibility for the care and maintenance of 168 to the Parks Department. This item was presented for "information only" at the October 27, 2014 City Council Work Session. A summary of questions and responses from this session are attac...