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Request for Approval for the Green Space Acquisition of property located on Harding Road
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Whereas, in furtherance of the Green Space Advisory Board's recommendation, the City administration has negotiated to purchase a 23.86 acre parcel of property (parcel nos. 15-15-327-001, 007 and 010 and 15-15-328-001) located on Harding Road; and
Whereas, the Harding Road parcel is an undeveloped natural area adjacent to the Clinton River Trail with access to the Clinton River that will adjoin a 2-acre City-owned parcel with 1,200 linear feet of additional river frontage, and the acquisition and preservation of the Harding Road parcel will protect this undeveloped area and secure sensitive steep slopes, wetlands and woodlands; and
Whereas, the funding source for the purchase of the Harding Road property is the Green Space Millage approved by the City's electors in 2005 to "permanently preserve natural green spaces, wildlife habitats, and scenic views, protect woodlands, wetlands, rivers and streams; and expand the Clinton River Greenway and other trail corridors by funding the purchase of land and interests in landÂ…" and
Whereas, the City Council has considered and decided to accept the owner's counter-offer for the sale and purchase of the Harding Road property.
Therefore, It Is Resolved, that the City Council accepts the owner's counteroffer to sell the Harding Road property to the City for $1.2 million dollars.
It Is Further Resolved, that the City administration is authorized to consummate the purchase of the Harding Road property, and the Mayor may execute any necessary documents in furtherance of this transaction.