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Request for Approval of Clear Creek No. 5 Property 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 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 bases on the Property Evaluation Criteria, site visits, greenway connectivity, and how they fit into Oakland County's Hub & Site 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 Clear Creek No. 5 property on the southeast corner of Sheldon and Mead Roads, totaling approximately 39.3 acres, which is part of Parcel No. 70-15-02-200-015;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council adopts the GSAB's recommendation to pursue the acquisition of Clear Creek No. 5 property on the southeast corner of Sheldon and Mead Roads, totaling approximately 39.3 acres, which is part of Parcel No. 70-15-02-200-015;
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Council authorizes the City Administration to create an acquisition team and begin the acquisition process with the property owners.