To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Gini Pingenot, Director, Open Spaces
Prepared By:
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Michele Frishman, Grants & Acquisitions Manager, Open Spaces
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Presenter: Gini Pingenot, Director, Open Spaces; Michele Frishman, Grants & Acquisitions Manager, Open Spaces
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Subject:
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1:00 PM *Denver Water IGA and Conservation Easement for High Line Canal
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Purpose and Request:
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For purposes of the County's pending acquisition of portions of the High Line Canal, staff will present a proposed intergovernmental agreement for Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approval, the latest draft of the conservation easement that is planned for the perpetual protection of the property, and an informational update on the acquisition.
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Background and Discussion: Arapahoe County is working with Denver Water and the High Line Canal Conservancy (Conservancy) to take ownership of 45 miles of the 71-mile canal corridor including sections in Arapahoe, Denver, and Adams Counties. As part of its conveyance, Denver Water will reserve the right to continue to use the canal for water works purposes, and it will protect the property's conservation values through a conservation easement granted to the Conservancy. During the transition period through December 31, 2026, Denver Water will perform certain maintenance work to elevate the condition of the property, and Arapahoe County will begin to take over property management responsibilities from Denver Water. Closing on the acquisition is scheduled for June 13, 2024.
Intergovernmental Agreement with Denver Water
One of the items required to be completed before closing is an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Denver Water that will govern each party's responsibilities pertaining to use and maintenance of the High Line Canal property acquired by the County. The final draft of the IGA is attached.
The IGA addresses a variety of responsibilities of Denver Water and Ara...
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