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Adoption of Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update for 2006 to 2010
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Whereas, the Parks & Forestry Department of the City of Rochester Hills has undertaken a five-year Parks and Recreation Plan update that describes the physical features, existing recreation facilities, and the desired actions to be taken to improve and maintain recreation facilities during the period between 2006 and 2010; and
Whereas, multiple opportunities for public comment were made available, suggestions were solicited, and a public hearing was held on February 21, 2006 at the City of Rochester Hills municipal building to provide an opportunity for citizens to express opinions, ask questions, and discuss all aspects of the Recreation Plan; and
Whereas, the City's Parks & Forestry Department, with the assistance of McKenna and Associates, Inc., has developed the plan for the benefit of the entire community and will use this document to assist in meeting the recreation needs of the community; and
Whereas, after the public meeting, the Rochester Hills Planning Commission voted to adopt said Recreation Plan.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby adopts the Rochester Hills Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2006-2010 as a guideline for improving recreation for the residents of the City of Rochester Hills and directs that this plan, along with a copy of this Resolution, be filed with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), and the Oakland County Planning Commission.