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A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Donation of Certain Property Which Shall Serve as the Future Site of the Colorado Springs Police Department Firing Range
Presenter:
Peter Carey, Chief of Police
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Summary:
The attached Resolution requests that City Council authorize the acceptance of the donation of certain property from the property owner, North Park 200, LLC, which consists of approximately 20.93 acres for the purpose of establishing a future site for the Police Department's firing range.
Previous Council Action:
On June 14, 2016, City Council approved Resolution 56-16 modifying and authorizing execution of a Colorado Springs Utilities Declaration of Protective Covenants on the proposed donated property. The modifications allow development of a public safety training facility, to include a firing range, on this property.
On August 23, 2016, City Council approved a Supplemental Appropriation, Ordinance 16-80, to the Public Safety Sales Tax (PSST) Fund in the amount of $3,200,000 for Public Safety Projects. This included $1,050,000 for the future firing range project.
On December 12, 2017, City Council approved the 2018 Budget per Ordinance No. 17-116, which included an additional $1,000,000 appropriation for the firing range project.
Background:
Until recently, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) partnered with Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) to operate a public safety firearms training facility. PPCC has chosen to end our partnership and, because PPCC owns the land where the firing range is located, has asked CSPD and EPSO to find a new firing range training site. Dr. Lance Bolton, PPCC's President, has allowed our agencies to continue to use the PPCC site until a new facility is constructed. However, CSPD's continued presence at PPCC prohibits PPCC from moving forward with its planned projects and, therefore, would prefer CSPD to vacate PPCC property ...
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