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Resolution to Name the Property Purchased Trom Narrow Gauge Holdings Inc. and Sondra Gunn as "Narrow Gauge Nature Area"
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve the naming of the park property acquired from the Narrow Gauge Holdings, Inc. and Sondra Gunn. The property was purchased in December 2007.
The site was the only site recommended in the Millers Creek Watershed Improvement plan for protection, based on the high floristic quality of the area and the high quality of Millers creek on the site. The creek sustains sensitive macro invertebrates and has wetland flora that is unique to this type of habitat. The preservation of the property has been a high priority for the City of Ann Arbor's Natural Area Preservation program for years.
The property is commonly known to many Ann Arbor residents as Narrow Gauge Woods. As such, the Parks Advisory Commission recommended at their November 18, 2008 meeting that the property be named "Narrow Gauge Nature Area."
Staff
Prepared by: The Conservation Fund
Reviewed by: Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator
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Whereas, The parcels were acquired as parkland by the City of Ann Arbor in December 2007;
Whereas, The parcels contain high quality natural features and has long been a priority for the City of Ann Arbor's Natural Area Preservation program; and
Whereas, The Parks Advisory Commission recommended at their November 18, 2008 meeting that the property be named "Narrow Gauge Nature Area";
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Council approve the park purchased from Narrow Gauge Holdings, Inc. and Sondra Gunn be named "Narrow Gauge Nature Area."