Fiscal Note
This resolution authorizes the acceptance of the donation of approximately
52.05 acres of wetlands, at no cost to the City; and the purchase of
approximately 12.40 acres of uplands. The funding for the purchase of the
12.40 acres of uplands is available in Park Platting Account No. SI32. This
resolution also authorizes the amendment of the 2006 Capital Budget to allow
the appropriation of $1,139,500 for the purchase of the approximate 12.40 acres
of buildable uplands. No impact on the tax levy or cost controls is anticipated.
Title
Accepting an Offer to Sell from B and B Family Limited Partnership and Robert A. Blettner for approximately 52.05 acres of wetlands and 12.40 acres of uplands for park and open space for the Starkweather Creek Open Space located in the Madison Corporate Center plat. 15th Ald. Dist.
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PREAMBLE
The Master Plan for the preservation of the Starkweather Creek watershed has been prepared over the last 25 years. The master plan includes bike paths, walking trails, park amenities and water resources along both branches of the Starkweather Creek. The master plan includes a review of existing City regulations that control development around wetlands and headwater protection areas. City staff is working with various citizen groups, the Department of Natural Resources, adjacent Towns and Dane County to discuss water resource lands for the entire watershed. The end result will be to set priorities for the various improvements and demonstration projects.
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The wetland areas and adjacent buffer zones that are contained within Madison Corporate Center plat and neighboring unplatted properties, located north of Milwaukee Street and South of Commercial Avenue (STH 30), are considered an integral part of the Starkweather Creek watershed, and have been mapped as part of the Starkweather Environmental Corridor since the Water Quality Plan adopted in 1983.
WHEREAS, there are several parcels located with...
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