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Home My WebLink About09403RESOLUTION NO. 9403 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE GOODNIGHT BARN ACQUISITION PROJECT TO THE COLORADO STATE HISTORIC FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo supports the acquisition and preservation of the Charles Goodnight Barn property and grant application to the Colorado State Historic Fund; and BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: SECTION 1 The president of City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the grant application for the acquisition of the Goodnight Barn property by the City of Pueblo and Pueblo County on behalf of the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, to the Colorado State Historic Fund, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 2 The grant request is for $165,000, with the City of Pueblo obligating up to $20,000 as cash match from the City's 2002 budget provided funds are available and appropriated by City Council, and Pueblo County obligating up to $20,000 as cash match from the County's 2002 budget provided funds are available and appropriated by Pueblo County. SECTION 3 A copy of the grant application is on file at the City of Pueblo's Department of Planning and Development. INTRODUCED: September 24, 2001 BY: Corinne COUNC: APPROVED: OF COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: a ITY CLERK f Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM #/7 DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT /JIM MUNCH TITLE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE GOODNIGHT BARN ACQUISITION PROJECT TO THE COLORADO STATE HISTORIC FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME ISSUE Should City Council authorize the president of City Council to submit a grant application to the Colorado State Historic Fund (SHF) for the Goodnight Barn Acquisition Project? RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution. BACKGROUND The City of Pueblo's Department of Planning and Development is requesting approval to submit a $165,000 grant application to the Colorado State Historic Fund (SHF) for the acquisition of approximately two acres of property that includes the historic Charles Goodnight Barn. The property is currently owned by Transit Mix, Inc. and used for a gravel mining and concrete batch plant operation. Transit Mix, Inc. anticipates moving its operations to another location in Pueblo County within the next 14 -20 months. The historic barn is located four miles west of the downtown Pueblo along the State Highway 96 section of the Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway. The Goodnight Barn has been identified as a priority project in the Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan, the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Strategic Plan, and the Arkansas River Legacy Project Implementation Plan. The cost to acquire the Goodnight Barn is estimated to be $220,000 which includes the barn structure and approximately two acres of property. The grant request is for $165,000 from the Colorado State Historic Fund, and a total of $55,000 of local matching funds will need to be provided for the project. The local matching funds are projected to be $20,000 from Pueblo County, $20,000 from the City of Pueblo, and $15,000 from private foundations and non - profit organizations. The funds that have been committed from private foundations and other organizations include: Packard Foundation $6,000; Chamberlain Foundation $4,000; Christmas Foundation $3,000; Frontier Pathways Byway $1,000; and Friends of Beckwith Ranch $1,000. The matching funds will need to be provided after January 1, 2002. It is anticipated the purchase of the property will be completed in 2002. The project budget includes $26,000 in acquisition transaction costs that will be needed to comply with subdivision and other acquisition requirements. The acquisition of the barn is part of the Arkansas River Corridor Legacy Project which includes the acquisition of the 200 -acre Chain -of -Lakes property on the south side of the Arkansas River. The Chain -of -Lakes property, which borders the Goodnight Barn property, is being acquired by Colorado State Parks. The Arkansas River Corridor Legacy Project includes fishery enhancements in the Arkansas River, river trail improvements, habitat improvements at the Chain -of- Lakes, and the development of a Scenic Byway interpretive area that includes the Historic Goodnight Barn. The Goodnight Barn is the last remaining structure of the Goodnight's Rock Canyon Ranch, which was established in 1869 and operated for eight years until 1876. The structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1974. The barn was stabilized and new roof was added in 1997 with funds provided by the State Historical Society and Pueblo County. The acquisition will alleviate the threat of the barn being sold to the National Ranching Heritage Center, a part of Texas Tech University. Last September, the Center announced it wanted to buy the barn, dismantle it and reconstruct it on their grounds in Lubbock, Texas (see the attached news articles) The estimated budget for the Goodnight Barn Acquisition is as follows $ 165,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 15,000 $ 220,000 FINANCIAL IMPACT Colorado State Historic Fund City of Pueblo Cash Match Pueblo County Cash Match Private Cash Match — Pueblo County Historical Society TOTAL COST The City of Pueblo will obligate up to $20,000 in cash match from the City's 2002 Budget provided funds are available and appropriated for the project by City Council. Additional costs exceeding the $220,000 for acquisition would have to be obligated by the City. As the applicant, this grant will count as revenue to the City. If the grant is awarded, the City of Pueblo and Pueblo County will need to enter into an agreement to jointly ownership. The owner would be required to adhere to conditions and provisions of the State and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation. The Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway, Inc. has indicated a willingness to undertake responsibilities for conducting tours, general cleanup, and oversight of the building and grounds. The remaining annual costs for the maintenance, insurance, and general repairs to the barn are estimated to be $12,000 which would be shared by both the City and County. Al Gurule President Ted Lopez, Jr. Vice President City of Pueblo September 24, 2001 Mr. Mark Wolfe OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Director of the State Historical Fund 225 East 16` Avenue Suite 260 Denver, CO 80203 Dear Mr. Wolfe: Patrick Avalos Rich Golenda Corinne Koehler Bob Schilling Dr. Bill Sova Transit Mix of Pueblo (Transit Mix) is the owner of the property that contains the last remaining structure of Charles Goodnight's Rock Canon Ranch, a stone barn constructed in 1870. Transit Mix has expressed an interest in selling the barn along with two acres of property surrounding the barn to the City of Pueblo. This is a great resource to have in the public domain, not only for the citizens of Pueblo but also for the citizens of the State of Colorado. The future plans for the 300 -acre area that includes the barn are to establish an interpretive stop along the Frontier Pathways National Scenic and Historic Byway. In addition, Colorado State Parks is in the process of acquiring 250 -acres that includes seven reclaimed gravel lakes that surround the barn property as an expansion to Lake Pueblo State Park. A future Rock Canon park entryway is being planned adjacent to the Goodnight Barn. The acquisition of this site provides one of the most significant opportunities for the interpretation of cattle ranching within the Southwestern section of the United States, and possibly the most significant within the State of Colorado. The barn is the only remaining structure from the Charles Goodnight's Rock Canon Ranch that served as the northern headquarters for the Goodnight Trail, which is also known as the Goodnight- Loving Trail. The City and other contributors will provide 25 percent match for the acquisition grant. The Goodnight Barn is located directly adjacent to State Highway 96 along the Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway. The land acquisition will include legal access from SH 96 to the Goodnight Barn. The interpretive stop is planned to include displays and large maps open to the public that tell the history of cattle ranches, homesteading, and cattle drives in Southern Colorado. Maps will display the large ranches that were homesteaded and the location of the Goodnight- Loving Trail. One City Hall Place Pueblo, Colorado 81003 (719) 584 -0800 FAX (719) 584 -0850 Along with this asset comes the responsibility of managing, preserving, and interpreting this historic resource. The City of Pueblo, Pueblo County Historical Society, and Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway are willing to undertake these tasks, in conjunction with the future management plans of Lake Pueblo State Park by Colorado State Parks. Together with the assistance of our various partners, including the Hudspeth Family Trust, Packard Foundation, Chamberlain Foundation, Christmas Foundation, Frontier Pathways National Scenic and Historic Byway, and the Friends of the Beckwith Ranch, we feel comfortable in undertaking the preservation of this significant historic resource. This action will result in a highly visible project with a direct and demonstrable public benefit for the citizens of Colorado. Sincerely, Albert L. Gur eblo City Council AG /SWH ORGANIZATION SUMMARY ORGANIZATIONAL NAME: City of Pueblo ADDRESS: 1 City Hall Place, Pueblo, CO 81003 EMPLOYER ID #: 84- 6000613 CONTACT PERSON: Scott Hobson (Name) Senior Planner (Title) PHONE: Office (719) 583 -4486 Fax (719) 543 -0572 E -Mail shobson®ci.pueblo.co.us PROJECT T YPE: 1 Acquisition and Development ❑ Education ❑ Survey and Planning NAME OF PROPERTY/PROJECT: Goodnight Barn Acquisition PROJECT LOCATION: 5475 West Hwy 96, Pueblo, CO 81005 historic Chnfles Gjandniaht Barn and two serps of nronerty surround'no the barn structure. The bsrn, built in 1870- is Incs-ted four miles wp,-qt of downtown Puphlo and has been on the Natinnal Renister of Historic Planes since July 30, 1974, The nroperty will hqMp direct nuhlir accpss from State Hinhway M utihina the existina imnrnvpd turn lanes on State Hiahway 98, The Gooriniaht AMOUNT OF REQUEST: Gra $1 ,000 Cash Match: $55,000 Total g re of Municipal or County / Authorized Representative Si6nature of Leaal Owner $220,000 September 24, 2001 Date September 24, 2001 Date September 24, 2001 Date PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE GOODNIGHT BARN ACQUISITION I. Grant Notification and Agreements A. Notification of Grant Award B. Complete City /County Ownership Agreement C. Sign Contract With SHF 11. Site Analysis and Reviews A. Cultural & Archeological Review B. Environmental Review III. Land Valuation and Title Review A. Secure Proposals to Complete Appraisal(s) B. Contract Qualified Appraisal(s) C. Secure Property Appraisal(s) D. Secure a Title Insurance Policy — Verifying Ownership and any Title Insurance Exceptions Nov - Dec 01 Jan - Feb 02 Feb — April 02 IV. Purchase Contract May — June 02 A. Prepare /Submit Purchase Agreement to Transit Mix B. Negotiate Final Purchase Agreement C. Execute Final Purchase Agreement V. Subdivision of Property July — Sept 02 A. Survey Property to be Subdivided B. Submit Application to Subdivide Property C. Receive Approval of Subdivision from Pueblo County VI. Closing Oct 02 VII. Close -out Grant Contract Nov 02 NAME OF APPLICANT: City of Pueblo NAME OF PROJECT: Goodnight Barn Acquisition PROJECT # (Leave blank) ATTACHMENT 2 PROJECT BUDGET TASK Grant Request Cash Match Land Cost Improvement Costs Legal notices & contracts Appraisals Title Insurance Environmental Review Cultural Review Subdi vision costs $105,000 $ 37,500 $ 1,125 $ 3,000 $ 375 $ 3,750 $ 2,250 $ 9,000 Interpretation plan design $ 3,000 Total $165,000 $35,000 $12,500 $ 375 $ 1,000 & iAC $ 1,250 $ 750 $ 3,000 $ 1,000 $55,000 Total $140,000 $ 50,000 $ 1,500 $ 4,000 $ 500 $ 5,000 $ 3,000 $ 12,000 $ 4,000 $220,000 .h Attachment B -2 M I b rl ° w, 1i 1 ,OL'1IY M ,Pf S F �f 1 ° Al i. Ir C •wit c ., Z : b . I ilYi Hi I 1 � p I ,►ezt► .KiC,►too S � • e M ►� ��• 1! RI~ a I ac 1 I • >t � r� O o Cr ca d s 1 ;N tM CM 6n o d c o b x i ►9i{ ° V V FTI►1 N I V a b Or► I MI I K•L1t I r � Fi711 I M I ti • I p N I 17 i1 rt11 3 g :j n I �h I I 1 I ,CC'Pf'S M .CFG.ro•t0 N 1 • , w 1 i 1 1 1 I �� o 1 N I V o •. 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