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Resolution to Accept the Donation of 2.02 Acres from William C. Martin (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to accept the donation of the 2.02 acre property adjacent to Stapp Nature Area from William C. Martin.
Mr. William Martin contacted the City expressing his interest in donating 2.02 acres of the parcel he owns along the Traverwood Drive for parkland and open space. The 2.02 acre parcel contains high quality woods and is adjacent to the Stapp Nature Area, already owned by the City of Ann Arbor. The City purchased the Stapp Nature Area from William C. and Sally A. Martin approximately 10 years ago. The property is also in proximity to the Leslie Golf Course and Leslie Woods Nature Area. The property is planned to remain a natural area and will be maintained in conjunction with the Stapp Nature Area.
The 2.02 acre is part of a larger parcel, for which a site plan for development has been submitted for Ann Arbor Planning Commission review. The site plan will provide a trail connection from Stapp Nature Area to Leslie Woods.
Attachment: Location Maps
Staff
Prepared by: Ginny Trocchio, The Conservation Fund
Reviewed by: Sumedh Bahl, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
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Whereas, Donation of real property may be accepted by the City of Ann Arbor through the Open Space and Park Land Preservation Ordinance;
Whereas, William C. Martin, owner of the parcel, has offered a donation of 2.02 acres to the City of Ann Arbor for parkland and open space;
Whereas, The subject property is adjacent to the Stapp Nature Area, currently owned and maintained by the City of Ann Arbor; and
Whereas, The subject property contains high quality natural features consistent with the adjacent Stapp Nature Area and is suitable for use as city parkland;
RESOLVED, That City Council accepts the donation of the property as parkland and open space and authorize the Mayo...
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