To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Shannon Carter, Director, Open Spaces and Intergovernmental Relations
Prepared By:
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Brett Collins, Grants and Acquisitions Manager, Open Spaces
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Presenter: Brett Collins, Grants and Acquisitions Manager, Open Spaces
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Subject:
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17 Mile House Water Service and Irrigation Funding Approval
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
Staff will present a request for funding to install a new domestic water line and irrigation system at the 17 Mile House and Farm Park. See attached construction drawings.
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Background and Discussion:
A long-term goal for the 17 Mile House and Farm Park has been to obtain water delivery to the property. Non-potable wells were investigated but were too costly to implement, so the staff decided to pursue a municipal water partner to serve the property. The least expensive option was Aurora Water. In 2018, a water mainline was installed to provide the 17 Mile House and Farm Park the opportunity for potable water service to the plumbing fixtures and irrigation on the property.
Staff proposes to install a three-quarter inch commercial water service to the historic house, which will allow for flush toilets and potable water to the sinks to support the uses at the house. The three-quarter inch line will also provide water to irrigate natural grasses, trees, shrubs, and perennials around the house and the parking lot's immediate area. This phase one project will reduce maintenance costs by reducing staff time on hand watering plant material and provide a year-round easily accessible restroom for staff inside the house.
A phase two project includes a one-and-a-half-inch tap for additional irrigation to agricultural features, trees, shrubs, and grasses that may be included in a future master plan implementation for the property.
The house, barn, and parking lot are under a fa?ade conservation easement held by the Colorado Historical Society. ...
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