A RESOLUTION RECEIVING AND REFERRING THE COMPOSITE COUNTYWIDE PLAN FOR PARKS AND TRAILS (2006-06-26/R-9)

WHEREAS, the Joint Master Recreation and Parks Work Group report of 1999, adopted by the elected boards of Orange County, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro, called for the creation of an inter-jurisdictional parks committee; and

WHEREAS, the elected boards duly created the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group (IPWG) in 2000, to promote communication between jurisdictions and allow for the sharing of ideas and opportunities for joint projects and initiatives; and

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, how the different plans fit together and where gaps may exist; and

WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group has completed the Composite Countywide Plan for Parks and Trails;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council receives the Composite Countywide Plan for Parks and Trails and refers the report to the Greenways Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and the Town Manager for comments and recommendations.

This the 26^th day of June, 2006.