A RESOLUTION ASKING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PARKS WORK GROUP TO WORK ON A COUNTYWIDE PARKS AND GREENWAYS COORDINATION DOCUMENT (2005-06-27/R-29)

WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group was reconstituted by the jurisdictions within Orange County in 2004, with a charge to further continue the collaboration and coordination of parks planning within Orange County, and

WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group has identified a need for a concise document, with maps that illustrate each jurisdiction’s parks and greenways plans, and open space of natural areas, and

WHEREAS, such a document and maps would enable the public, elected officials and parks planners to see, at a glance, how the different plans fit together and where gaps may exist, and

WHEREAS, the creation of this document would not serve to supersede any existing plans but rather serve to pull these plans together as a tool for future evaluation and planning:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group is authorized to undertake preparation of the Countywide Parks and Greenways Coordination Document, as outlined in further detail in Attachment 1.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Parks and Recreation Department be authorized to participate in this effort.

This the 27^th day of June, 2005.