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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR THE RESTORATION OF TWO PROPERTIES ALONG SAND CREEK AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
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Summary and Background Information: As a part of the Natural Resource Damages settlement associated with the Rocky Mountain Nation Wildlife Refuge, Commerce City received $2.6 million to acquire and restore two properties along Sand Creek. These properties are near the confluence of Sand Creek and the South Platte River along the Sand Creek Regional Greenway. They have been used for industrial purposes for many years and Commerce City will restore them as closely as possible to their original state, creating 32 acres of wildlife habitat and open space adjacent to the Sand Creek Trail.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Carolyn Keith
Staff Member Presenting: Carolyn Keith
Financial Impact: $25,000
Funding Source: Adams County Open Space
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve Ordinance No. 1981 on first reading, allowing the city to accept and recognize funds applied for and awarded by Adams County Open Space.
Suggested Motion: Approve the ordinance