Discussion commenced regarding the Harding Road nominated property. Mr. |
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Mike Hartner, Director of Parks & Forestry summarized the grant process after |
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Council accepts the GSAB recommendation and authorizes the Administration |
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to begin negotiations with the land owner(s). The grant application deadline to |
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the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is August 1, 2008. |
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However, land can be purchased outright with or without a grant or matching |
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funds. The Harding Road property fits a very special criteria for trailways, |
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wetlands, steep slopes, and natural features which the DNR allows extra points |
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