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Request for Approval of 950 Adams Road N parcel 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, GSAB has established a Property Interest Acquisition Process which included parcel identification, determination of availability, assemblage of a candidate list, determination of target properties and recommendation to City Council;
Whereas, GSAB has established a Property Evaluation Criteria which included water resources, habitat protection, recreational/historical resources, other factors and adverse factors;
Whereas, GSAB has evaluated the nominated property based on the Property Evaluation Criteria, site visits, greenway connectivity, and how they fit into Oakland County's Green Infrastructure Network;
Whereas, GSAB has also considered how the nominated parcel supports the City's Master Recreation Plan;
Whereas, based on its findings, GSAB recommends the City pursue the acquisition of 950 Adams Road N, parcel #15-08-100-004, with primary interest in the natural features area of the parcel, and only if 884 Adams Road N is also acquired;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council adopts the GSAB recommendation to pursue the acquisition of 950 Adams Road N, parcel #15-08-100-004, with primary interest in the natural features area of the parcel, and only if 884 Adams Road N is also acquired;
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 owner.