Department of Community Development
Reference: Historic Splendid Valley Overview
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Jane Bais DiSessa, City Manager
Marv Falconburg, AICP, Deputy City Manager
Holly Prather, AICP, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Anneli Berube, Ag Innovation Specialist
Date Prepared: December 29, 2020
PURPOSE
To provide an overview and updates about the implementation of the District Plan and farmland preservation, including the process for acquiring and leasing land in the Historic Splendid Valley.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA
● Recognizable and Well-Planned Community
● Strong Regional Relationships and Partnerships
BACKGROUND
The District Plan was adopted in 2016 as a joint plan for the City and Adams County. The goals of this award-winning plan are to preserve agricultural land and heritage, encourage local food production and consumption, and promote agritourism in the south Brighton area known as Historic Splendid Valley.
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS/STAFF ANALYSIS
This presentation will provide an overview of the District Plan’s goals and action items, as well as updates on the status of its implementation. Staff will specifically focus on the City’s progress on farmland preservation and the status of its farmland leases.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
There are no recommendations for further action at this time.
ATTACHMENT
● PowerPoint presentation