Rochester Hills - File #: 2021-0435

• File #: 2021-0435
• Version: 1
• Type: Purchase
• Status: Closed
• File created: 10/15/2021
• In control: City Council Regular Meeting
• Final action: 10/25/2021
• Title: Request for Approval of proposed Purchase Agreement to purchase the undeveloped two parcels of priority 1 property for 9.380 acres and 0.806 acres (10.186 acres total) Parcel No. 15-31-227-033 and Parcel No. 15-31-227-034, respectively, Rochester Hills, as recommended by the Green Space Advisory Board
• Indexes: Agreements, Blanket Purchase, Contract, Green Space, Purchase Authorization

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/25/2021	1	City Council Regular Meeting	Adopted by Resolution	Pass

Title
Request for Approval of proposed Purchase Agreement to purchase the undeveloped two parcels of priority 1 property for 9.380 acres and 0.806 acres (10.186 acres total) Parcel No. 15-31-227-033 and Parcel No. 15-31-227-034, respectively, Rochester Hills, as recommended by the Green Space Advisory Board

Body
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 established a Property Evaluation Criteria which included water resources, habitat protection, recreational/historical resources, other factors and adverse factors;

Whereas, GSAB has evaluated the nominated property based on the Property Evaluation Criteria, site visits, and the Rochester Hills Stewardship Plan;

Whereas, GSAB has also considered how the nominated parcel supports the City’s Master Recreation Plan;

Whereas, based on its findings, GSAB recommends the City pursue the acquisition of the undeveloped two parcels of priority 1 property for 9.380 acres and 0.806 acres (10.186 acres total) of Parcel No. 15-31-227-033 and Parcel No. 15-31-227-034, respectively,

Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council approves the purchase agreement for the purchase of the undeveloped two parcels of priority 1 property for 9.380 acres and 0.806 acres (10.186 acres total) Parcel No. 15-31-227-033 and Parcel No. 15-31-227-034, respectively, Rochester Hills and further authorizes the Mayor to undertake such actions and to execute and deliver, on the City's behalf, such additional documents that are necessary and appropriate to consummate this transaction upon completed and approved environment...