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Public Hearing and Request for Adoption of the 2016-2020 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills has undertaken a planning process to determine the recreation needs and desires of its residents during a five year period covering the years 2016 through 2020, and
Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills began the process of developing the Rochester Hills Parks and Recreation Master Plan in accordance with the most recent guidelines developed by the Department of Natural Resources and made available to local communities, and
Whereas, residents of the City of Rochester Hills were provided with a well-advertised opportunity during the development of the draft plan to express opinions, ask questions, and discuss all aspects of the parks and recreation plan, and
Whereas, the public was given a well-advertised opportunity and reasonable accommodations to review the final draft plan for a period of 30 days, and
Whereas, a public hearing was held on February 16, 2016 by the Planning Commission and on February 22, 2016 by the City Council at Rochester Hills City Hall to provide an opportunity for all residents of the planning area to express opinions, ask questions, and discuss all aspects of the Rochester Hills Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and
Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills has developed the plan as a guideline for improving recreation and enhancing natural resource conservation for the City of Rochester Hills.
Whereas, after the public hearing, the Rochester Hills City Council voted to adopt the Rochester Hills Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby adopts the Rochester Hills Parks and Recreation Master Plan.