Sponsor
Alderman Wisneski
Title
Adopt document titled "A Park and Open Space Plan for the City of Racine: 2035".
WHEREAS, the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services of the City of Racine (the Board) has worked with the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) to prepare a plan for the City of Racine that will serve as a park and open space plan for City of Racine, which is articulated in the document titled “A Park And Open Space Plan For The City Of Racine: 2035” (the Plan); an amendment to the document titled “A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035”. The Plan containing maps, references and other descriptive materials and information applicable and specific to the City of Racine; and
WHEREAS, under the authority of Section 62.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and in accordance with Section 66.1001 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Plan is intended to assist in promoting environmental stewardship and to assess current and future parks, recreation, and open space needs within the City. To these ends, the Plan provides an inventory of current facilities and programs, status of progress on the previous park plan, framework for the development of the plan update, and recommendations for implementation of the Plan
WHEREAS, the Board conducted a public input meeting on October 12, 2011 for the purpose of educating the public and solicit public opinion on the Plan. On October 12, 2011 the Board forwarded a recommendation for adoption to the Plan Commission; and
WHEREAS, On October 26, 2011 the Plan Commission received the Plan and directed that prior to its adoption, an ordinance and resolution be prepared, and a public hearing before the Common Council be held.
WHEREAS, the City duly noticed an public hearing before the Common Council for December 6, 2011 following the procedures in Section 66.1001 (4) (d) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Common Council of the City of Racine hereby adopt...
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