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Agency taking comment on conveyance plan
Part of the USFS compound in Dillon, Colorado.
By Summit Voice
SUMMIT COUNTY — After several years of discussion, the White River National Forest is moving ahead with a plan to try and sell the 11-acre Forest Service housing and work compound in Dillon. The sale would be authorized under a 2005 law that enables the Forest Service to sell, lease or exchange excess properties and keep the proceeds.
Officials with the town of Dillon and Summit County confirmed that they’ve talked with the Forest Service about the deal and expressed interest in buying the land. If the conveyance is successful, the agency may seek to replace the Dillon property with development of a new site along Dillon Dam Road, in the vicinity of Heaton Bay, as first reported in this July 2011 Summit Voice story.
The first step is to get some public input on the plan, with a comment period running through Feb. 21.
The proposed sale is part of a forest-wide effort to cut deferred maintenance costs of Forest Service administrative facilities located across the White River National Forest. The proceeds that will be realized through the conveyance of this parcel will be reinvested into forest facility reconstruction projects that emphasize increasing energy efficiency, operational efficiency, and helping the WRNF better serve the public.
“To make a fully informed decision, the Forest Service would like to know if you have any thoughts, issues or concerns related to other effects caused by this proposal and how they may be addressed,” said Peech Keller, Acting District Ranger. “Your feedback on the proposed action is an integral part of our environmental analysis process.”
Written comments can be addressed to: Kevin Warner, WRNF Supervisor’s Office, 900 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601; FAX: (970) 945-3205; Email: wrnf_scoping_comments@fs.fed.us. Names and contact information submitted with your comments will become part of the public record and may be released under the Freedom of Information Act. Persons commenting should include the following:
• Name, address, telephone number, and organization represented (if applicable)
• Project Title: Dillon Ranger District Work and Residence Compound Conveyance Project
• Specific facts and supporting reasons to be considered.
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I would hope that the F.S. recovered the replacement costs from the over ambitious individual who left his/her mark on that steel building? Goodness, being government types, they deem it easier to sell the place and move to a more costlier location. Yes, why tear the damaged one down and replace it, when we can just relocate on the taxpayer dime?
Norman, I think that building was damaged during the heavy snow year last winter by accident. The way I understand it, the move to a new site wouldn’t cost taxpayers anything, in theory. They have to sell the Dillon site first, which probably makes sense since it’s close to residential areas in an existing town. They would use the money from the sale to develop the new site, which would be close to large campgrounds where they do a lot of maintenance. My question/comment would be, why go into an undeveloped area and create a new residential/semi-industrial area.
Thank you Bob, I just thought a little levity this morning was in order after the events of the weekend. I didn’t mean any disrespect towards anyone or thing. I apologize to any & all if such was construed.