HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-15 Open Space Parks Program PoliciesA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY'OF ASHLAND RELATING
TO FUNDING LIMITATIONS AND LAND ACQUISITION POLICIES FOR THE
OPEN SPACE PARKS PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, on May 15, 1990 the voters will have the opportunity to vote
on a proposed amendment to the city Charter, establishing an
open. space parks program under the management and control of
the Ashland Park and Recreation Commission; and
WHEREAS, at that same election the voters will be asked to approve an
advisory ballot concerning the proposed funding of land.
acqqisition for future parks and open spaces; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and city Council to further
clarify the City policies concerning a limitation on funding
for said program, and to reiterate its intention to carry out
the program on a "willing buyer/willing seller" basis without
.resorting to condemnation.
.NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor-and City Council as
follows:
SECTION 1. That each of the proposed revenue sources shall not be'
increased for the open space parks program without a further advisory
vote of the citizens of Ashland.
SECTION 2. That the size of the open space parks program as currently
proposed shall not be increased without a further 'advisory vote of the
citizens of Ashland. ~
SECTION 3. That it is the express intent of the Ashland Park and
Recreation Commission and City Council, who must jointly concur .in the
acquisition of any parcel, that condemnation shall not be used to.
acquire ownership of any parcel from an unwilling seller for park and
open space purposes.
The foregoing Resolution was READ and DULY ADOPTED at an adjourned
meeting of the Ashland City Council on the 2~th day of April,. 1990.
dill~.~Turner .....
Acting Cit~ Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this
day of
, 1990.
Catherine M. Golden
Mayor