HomeMy WebLinkAbout10153RESOLUTION NO. 10153
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FROM THE
CITY OF PUEBLO TO THE PUEBLO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE GOODNIGHT
BARN PROPERTY, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
EXECUTE SAME AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City has approved an agreement for the purchase of 1.5 acres of land
which includes the structure commonly known as the Goodnight Barn using a grant from the
Colorado State Historical Fund ( "SHF ") and City matching funds; and
WHEREAS, as part of the SHF grant, the City is required to grant a conservation easement
on the property; and
WHEREAS, the Pueblo County Historical Society, a local qualified non - profit organization,
has agreed to accept the conservation easement and monitor the property in accordance with the
easement. NOW, THEREFORE;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1
The Conservation Easement to the Pueblo County Historical Society for Parcel B in
Subdivision Exemption 2003 -006 containing 1.5 acres and commonly known as the Goodnight
Barn, a copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved by the City Attorney as to form, is
hereby approved.
SECTION 2
The President of City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Conservation
Easement in the name of the City and to execute all other documents required therefore. The City
Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City to the Conservation Easement and attest same.
SECTION 3.
The resolution will become effective upon final passage.
INTRODUCED June 14, 2004
BY Michael Occhiato
Councilperson
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PRESI ENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # I `7
DATE: JUNE 14, 2004
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /JIM MUNCH
PLANNING DEPARTMENT /CATHY GREEN
TITLE
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT
FROM THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO THE PUEBLO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FOR THE GOODNIGHT BARN PROPERTY, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS
ASSOCIATED THEREWITH
ISSUE
Should City Council approve the granting of a Conservation Easement to the Pueblo
County Historical Society for the Goodnight Barn property?
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
On August 1, 2003 the City entered into a grant agreement with the Colorado State
Historical Society to received funds in the amount of $165,000 to be used for the
purchase of the Goodnight Barn. On April 26, 2004, City Council approved the
purchase of the 1.5 acres Goodnight Bam property from Continental Materials, Inc. and
the purchase of the property was completed on June 4, 2004.
As part of the State Historical Society grant, the City is required to grant a Conservation
Easement (attached) to a qualified preservation organization. The easement restricts
the future development of the property and limits uses that would impact the property's
historical values in perpetuity. The Pueblo County Historical Society, a local qualified
non - profit preservation organization, has agreed to accept the easement. The Pueblo
County Historical Society will inspect and monitor the property to verify that the
requirements of the easement are being followed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The terms of the conservation easement require the City to maintain the building in
state of repair as it existed on the date the easement is executed and maintain property
insurance covering those aspects of the property that are governed by the conservation
easement. The estimated annual cost of the property insurance is $400.00.