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Glen Springs Property Appraisal and Potential Acquisition (NB)
This is a request for the Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee to review and discuss the matter of possible acquisition and public use of the Glen Springs property.
Explanation
At the April 3, 2014 City Commission meeting, the Commission heard a presentation by a group called FROGS (Friends of Glen Springs). The group's goal is to see the Glen Springs/Elks Club property acquired for use as a future City park. The City Commission approved a motion requesting staff to include an increment in the FY15 budget to consider funding an appraisal of Glen Springs, or prepare a City Commission item if funds for an appraisal are available in FY 14.
Staff returned to the City Commission on May 15, 2014, identifying funds available in the Greenspace Acquisition Fund for the $3,975 cost of the appraisal. At that meeting, the City Commission directed staff to proceed with the appraisal, which has now been completed. On July 30, 2014 the City Commission was sent a memo and copy of the appraisal prepared by Andrew Santangini that developed an opinion of market value of the fee simple title of the Glens Springs/Elks Club property.
At the December 18, 2014 City Commission meeting, the Commission received an update about various meetings with FROGs, City staff and Elks Club representatives to discuss and develop options to consider regarding possible acquisition and public use of the Glen Springs property. The City Commission referred the matter to Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee for further review and discussion.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact related to this referral.
Recommendation
The Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee review and discuss the matter of possible acquisition and public use of the Glen Springs property with FROGS representatives.