HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 24-26RESOLUTION 24-26
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PORTION OF TOWN-OWNED PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF COMMUNITY DRIVE AND
MANFORD AVENUE AS THE PREFERRED SITE FOR A NEW PUBLIC SAFETY
FACILITY
WHEREAS, the Town Board has identified the need for a modem and adequately
sized public safety facility to support current Police Department and associated
operations and future public safety needs; and
WHEREAS, Town staff, consultants and Police Department representatives have
evaluated multiple potential locations for the construction of a new public safety facility
taking into account factors including but not limited to central location, safe and secure
facility, operational suitability, site and environmental characteristics, financial and
logistical feasibility, and long-term community benefit; and
WHEREAS, the Town owns land located at the northwest corner of Community
Drive and Manford Avenue (the "Site"), which has been determined to best meet key
criteria for development of a new public safety facility; and
WHEREAS, under a 2003 court decree, the Site is no longer subject to a
preexisting deed restriction limiting its use;and
WHEREAS, the Site provides sufficient area for facility construction, secure
operations, parking, and future expansion, while minimizing acquisition costs and
leveraging existing Town-owned property; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that designating the Site as the preferred
location will allow staff and consultants to proceed with detailed planning, environmental
review, design, land use review and community engagement efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
1. The portion of property owned by the Town and located at the northwest comer of
Community Drive and Manford Avenue is hereby confirmed as the Town Board's
preferred location for the future public safety facility.
2. Town staff are authorized and directed to proceed with the next phases of
planning, design, due diligence and public engagement associated with
development of the new facility at the designated Site.
3. This resolution does not constitute final approval of construction, budget, financing,
or design elements, all of which will be presented to the Town Board for review
and action at future stages of the project.
DATED this 10th day of March, 2026.
TOWN OF EST^S PARK
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ATTEST:
Mayor
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0'wn Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney