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Bow Hunting on Former Youth Development Center (YDC) Property - Follow-up from Staff.
Executive Summary: At the 10/9/12 City Council Workshop (item ref. TMP-0227), Mr. Basil asked Council to consider allowing bow hunting of deer at the former YDC property on Hines Hill Road, noting that he had received a number of inquiries. Mr. Basil asked that the administrative staff discuss the matter with Police Chief Robbins and Parks Superintendent Hutchinson and follow-up with City Council.
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Legislative History
10/9/12 Council Workshop (TMP-0227) Bow Hunting on Former Youth Development Center (YDC) Property.
Purpose & Explanation
At the 10/9/12 City Council Workshop (item ref. TMP-0227), Mr. Basil asked Council to consider allowing bow hunting of deer at the former YDC property on Hines Hill Road, noting that he had received a number of inquiries. Discussion followed and Council supported allowing bow hunting in woodlands on the southern property. Council members agreed that the northern property was not suited to bow hunting, due to its active hiking trails and proximity to Maple Grove Park. They discussed the need for careful delineation and boundary markings. Mr. Basil asked that the administrative staff discuss the matter with Police Chief Robbins and Parks Superintendent Hutchinson and follow-up with City Council.
Legal Considerations
Mr. R. Todd Hunt, City Solicitor reviewed the Environmental Covenant and Conservation Easement covering the 293 acres of the YDC property and that is covered by the lease with Summit Metro Parks. Mr. Hunt concludes that hunting may be possible on the 293 acres provided the following approvals are obtained:
1. Consent of Summit County (as Trustee for the City).
2. Approval of ODNR.
3. Approval of the Director-Secretary of the Summit Metro Parks; and
4. City should at least notify WRLC of the City’s request to permit deer hunting.
Further, per the City ordinance, the City could also permit hunting on the remaining acr...
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