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Request for Acceptance of the Green Space Property Donation Agreement for 4.702 acres of vacant land for green space purposes located behind 3514 S. Livernois Rd.
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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, GSAB has previously recommended acquisition of the Ruby Green Space property;
Whereas, Rochester City Council has previously authorized acquisition of the Ruby Green Space property and acquisition has been completed;
Whereas, the owner of 4.702 acres of vacant land located behind 3514 S. Livernois Rd has generously offered to donate the land to the City for green space purposes, and the land is adjacent and contiguous to the Ruby Green Space property;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council gratefully accepts the donation of 4.702 acres of vacant land located behind 3514 S. Livernois Rd. for green space purposes, to be classified as an extension of the Ruby Green Space,
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute the Green Space Donation Agreement on behalf of the City, and to execute such additional documents and undertake such further actions as are necessary and appropriate to consummate the property donation, pending final administrative review and environmental due diligence.