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Request for Approval of Clinton River Valley Parcel #15-15-404-002 for Acquisition as 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 a Property Evaluation Criteria which includes water resources, habitat protection, recreational/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 Green Infrastructure Network;
Whereas, the GSAB has also considered how the nominated parcel supports the Master Recreation Plan;
Whereas, the GSAB, based on its findings, recommends the City pursue the acquisition of Parcel No. 15-15-404-002, referred to as Clinton River valley parcel 2, consisting of approximately 6.0 acres, located on the north side of the Clinton River, west of Rochester Road;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council adopts the GSAB's recommendation to pursue the acquisition of Parcel No. 15-15-404-002, referred to as Clinton River valley parcel 2, consisting of approximately 6.0 acres, located on the north side of the Clinton River, west of Rochester Road;
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Council authorizes the Administration to create an acqui...
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