Title
Resolution to Accept the Donation of a Portion of the Property Located at 2345 Huron Parkway to be Added to Scheffler Park and Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $15,000.00 to Cover Closing and Due Diligence Costs (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to accept the donation of a portion of the property, located at 2345 Huron Parkway into the City’s park system. The donation is 0.35 acres in size.
The site contains a portion of Malletts Creek. The 0.35 acres will be an addition to Scheffler Park. The site also provides for a better connection between Scheffler Park and Red Bud Nature Area. Red Bud Nature Area is a 5 acre natural area with some walking trails, but no other park amenities. Scheffler Park is a 5.52-acre park located on Huron Parkway at Edgewood. The park contains many activities for a neighborhood park including a play area, volleyball court, half-basketball court, rollerblading/hockey court, picnic tables and grills, softball field, drinking fountain, and a portable restroom in the summer. Mallett’s Creek runs through the middle of the park with a pedestrian bridge connecting the two sections.
Staff
Prepared by: Ginny Trocchio, The Conservation Fund
Reviewed by: Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator
Body
Whereas, Donation of real property may be accepted by the City through the Open Space and Park Land Preservation Ordinance;
Whereas, The owners of the parcel are willing to donate 0.35 acres of the property located at 2345 Huron Parkway; and
Whereas, There are sufficient funds in the Open Space and Parkland Preservation bond proceeds to cover the estimated due diligence costs, including the Environmental Site Assessment reports and closing costs;
RESOLVED, That City Council accept the donation of the property and authorize the City Administrator to execute the necessary closing documents to accept the donation after approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
RESOLVED, Th...
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