Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property Owned by Ruth D. Roberts, also known as Ruth D. Anderson, and Ryan B. Roberts to be used for Southern Delivery System Project Improvements
Presenter:
Lyman Ho, SDS Land Acquisition Manager
Jerry Forte, P.E., Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
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Summary:
Southern Delivery System (SDS) staff requests City Council approval of a resolution authorizing the acquisition of property owned by Ruth D. Roberts, also known as Ruth D. Anderson, and Ryan B. Roberts to the City of Colorado Springs for the Upper Williams Creek Reservoir project.
Previous Council Action:
None with respect to this parcel of real property. Since September 8, 2009, City Council has passed a number of resolutions authorizing the acquisition of more than 200 property transactions 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 Upper Williams Creek Reservoir (UWCR) project. This acquisition joins approximately 2,120 acres of property already acquired for the project. Presuming approval of the three purchase agreements on today's agenda, approximately 7 additional properties will be required for the reservoir and buffer area and 3 additional easements will be required for the associated pipelines as indicated on the preliminary design of the UWCR.
Utilities negotiated the acquisition of the approximately 5.388 acres of property owned by Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Roberts ("Anderson"). Offers were made based on a recommendation of the amount of just compens...
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