To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Katherine Smith, Interim Director, Open Spaces
Prepared By:
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Glen Poole, Open Space Operations Manager
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Presenter: Glen Poole, Open Space Operations Manager, Brenda Lucero, Open Space Budget, and Accounting Analyst
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Subject:
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3:15 PM *Open Space Project Funding Updates
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The Open Spaces Department is seeking Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) approval for modifications to the Department's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and its associated budget. Staff is also seeking BOCC approval to transfer and expend County Cash in Lieu funds to support the initial site preparations and improvements to Sand Lily Park in the Four-Square Mile Area of the County.
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Background and Discussion: In early 2023, the Finance Department under the direction of the County's Long Range Budget Committee, requested the Open Spaces Department create a 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in alignment with standard County practices. The Open Spaces Management Team developed an initial 5-year CIP and submitted it for Board approval in December of 2023. Open Spaces staff needed to make schedule and budget modifications to the 5-Year CIP based on revised information regarding project schedules, project sequencing, and increases to estimated project costs. As Open Spaces staff collaborated with Finance staff to document these modifications to the Open Spaces 5-Year CIP, it was determined the modifications required BOCC review and approval prior to moving forward for the contracting and implementation of 2024 projects. See attached table, showing revisions to the approved CIP.
When development occurs in unincorporated Arapahoe County, the associated developer is required to dedicate public land or pay a cash in lieu fee to the County to support the public needs of the area being developed. The cash in lieu fund can be used for park development or other public...
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