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Presentation and Request for Approval of four (4) Nominated Properties on Harding Road for Acquisition recommended by the Green Space Advisory Board
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Whereas, the Rochester Hills City Council established the Green Space Advisory Board (GSAB) for the purpose of developing strategies and recommendations to City Council regarding the expenditure of Open Space Millage funds for permanently preserving natural green spaces, wildlife habitats and scenic views; protecting woodlands, wetlands, rivers and streams; and expanding the Clinton River Greenway and other trail corridors;
Whereas, the GSAB has established a Property Interest Acquisition Process which includes parcel identification, determination of availability, assemblage of a candidate list, determination of target properties and recommendation to City Council;
Whereas, the GSAB has established Property Evaluation Criteria which includes water resources, habitat protection, recreation historical resources, other factors and adverse factors;
Whereas, the GSAB has evaluated the nominated properties based on the Property Evaluation Criteria, site visits, greenway connectivity, and how they fit into Oakland County's Spoke & Hub Strategy;
Whereas, the GSAB has also considered how the nominated parcels support the Master Recreation Plan;
Whereas, the GSAB, based on its findings, recommends the City pursue the acquisition of The Villas property; four (4) parcels totalling 23.86 acres (Parcel Nos. 15-15-327-001, 007, 010 and 15-15-328-001);
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council adopts the GSAB's recommendation to pursue the acquisition of The Villas property; four (4) parcels totalling 23.86 acres (Parcel Nos. 15-15-327-001, 007, 010 and 15-15-328-001);
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Council authorizes the City Administration to create an acquisition team and to begin the acquisition process with the property owners.