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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NATURAL AREAS LAND CONSERVANCY'S CLEAN OHIO GREEN SPACE CONSERVATION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR THE O'BRIEN PRESERVE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The purpose of this request is to support the Western Reserve Land Conservancy's subsidiary, The Natural Areas Land Conservancy, for financial assistance under the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program to acquire and protect (with a conservation easement held by Western Reserve Land Conservancy) an approximate 55-acre parcel within the City of Hudson.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The purpose of this request is to support the Western Reserve Land Conservancy's subsidiary, The Natural Areas Land Conservancy, for financial assistance under the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program to acquire and protect (with a conservation easement held by Western Reserve Land Conservancy) the approximately 55-acre O'Brien Preserve property, located on the westside of Hudson Drive (Parcel # 3000415) in the City of Hudson, Summit County adjacent to the City of Hudson O'Brien's Cemetery.
The property is comprised of natural areas, marsh wetlands, stream tributary to Mud brook Creek, and maple hardwood forest habitat for 25 species of birds.
The land would be open to the public as a preserve for passive recreation opportunities, such as walking, nature study, and wildlife watching.
There is no cost to the City of Hudson for this support of the application.
If the grant is approved, the Land Conservancy will own and maintain the 55-acres of land.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks.
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes (Th...
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