Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property Owned by Jennifer M. Enriques, Now Known as Jennifer M. Meszler, To Be Used For Southern Delivery System Project Improvements
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From:
Jerry Forte, CEO, Colorado Springs Utilities
Summary:
Colorado Springs Utilties Southern Delivery System ("SDS") staff requests permission to acquire and close on a piece of real property required for construction of the SDS project in El Paso County.
Previous Council Action:
Since September 8, 2009, City Council has passed a number of resolutions authorizing the City's acquisition and closing of more than 200 real property transactions necessary for the SDS project.
Background:
On December 10, 2013, City Council approved Resolution No. 134-13 authorizing negotiations to acquire properties necessary for the SDS project. This authorization included a 39.087 acre parcel, commonly known as 12280 Bradley Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80928, which is owned by Jennifer M. Enriques, now known as Jennifer M. Meszler (the "Property"). Negotiations with the Property owner were initiated to acquire parcels needed for the Upper Williams Creek Reservoir ("UWCR"). Both SDS staff and the owner obtained an appraisal of their choosing, and a review of both appraisals has been conducted by an independent third party appraiser. The cost of the appraisals and review has been borne by the project. The review of the appraisals determined that both appraisals were considered competent values and that the value provided by the Property owner's appraisal was deemed the fair market value for the property being sought. The Property owner currently resides on the Property and is being offered relocation benefits as contemplated by the Uniform Act as adopted by the City of Colorado Springs Procedure Manual for the Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property Interests ("RES Manual") and the City Code. A summary of compensation is attached to this memor...
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