A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY 0.2 ACRE OF PROPERTY FROM DUKE ENERGY FOR THE MORGAN CREEK TRAIL PROJECT (2007-05-21/R-3)

WHEREAS, on November 27, 2000, the Council adopted the Report of the Merritt Pasture Access Committee to the Town Council, which recommended that the Town build a first phase of the Morgan Creek Trail in order to achieve public access to the Merritt Pasture; and

WHEREAS, in January 2006, the Council adopted the Chapel Hill Greenways Comprehensive Master Plan, which recommended development of a trail to access Merritt’s Pasture; and

WHEREAS, on October 9, 2006, the Council adopted the Report of the Morgan Creek Trail Conceptual Plan Committee, which recommended building a trail to access the Merritt Pasture;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorizes the Town Manager to purchase 0.2 acre of property from Duke Energy for the Morgan Creek Trail project and access to Merritt Pasture for $5,000 and closing costs.

This the 21^st day of May, 2007.