Title
Resolution to Accept the Final Report of the Center of the City Task Force
Memorandum
Pursuant to Council Resolution R-19-135, which established the Center of the City Task Force, the attached final report of the task force is presented to Council for its acceptance.
Staff
Prepared by: John Fournier, Assistant City Administrator
Reviewed by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Center of the City Task Force was established by Council Resolution R-19-135;
Whereas, The Task Force met fifteen times from August 1, 2019 until February 28, 2020 in a good faith effort to create a community informed vision for the future use of the Center of the City site;
Whereas, Over the course of the planning process the Task Force conducted a series of interviews, held two large open houses, held onsite input stations at the Library Lot and Liberty Plaza, and conducted an online survey for the purpose of gathering public input for the development of the report;
Whereas, The vision developed through the planning process and reflected in the report is to create public spaces that are inclusive and welcoming to everyone; safe, active, and fosters a culture of peace and non-violence; easy to see, easy to get to, and easy to get through; flexible, adaptable and sustainable; and a space that inspires and promote life-long learning; and
Whereas, On February 28, 2020 the Center of the City Task Force approved its final report;
RESOLVED, That the Ann Arbor City Council accepts the final report of the Center of the City Task Force; and
RESOLVED, That the Ann Arbor City Council thanks the members of the community who participated in this process as Task Force members, or as interested citizens providing comment and feedback on the development of the report.
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Bannister and Hayner