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RESOLUTION NO.1994-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,ARIZONA SUPPORTING
ARIZONA GAME AND FISH,REGION VI,APPLICATION FOR AN
INTERNAL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT TO FUND AN AERIAL
SURVEY OF WILDLIFE HERDS AND WILDLIFE HABITAT IN THE
MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS AND;URGING THE DIRECTOR OF THE
ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE THE
REGION VI PROPOSAL
WHEREAS,the Arizona Game and Fish Department,Region VI,is requesting
Heritage Funds for an aerial survey of the McDowell Mountains that will provide a more
detailed database of the wildlife,and wildlife habitat within the McDowell Mountains;
and
WHEREAS,The McDowell Mountains and the preservation of this majestic natural
resource,and the wildlife supported by this habitat is important to the citizens of Fountain
Hills;and
WHEREAS,the vision statement for the Land Use Element of the Town of Fountain
Hills General Plan,developed by the community and adopted by the town,states
"Maintain a small town community character which sensitively allocates land for future
development in all land uses,and provides for preservation of the flora and fauna of the
Sonoran Desert which characterizes Fountain Hills'quality of life.";and
WHEREAS,the proposed Arizona Game and Fish aerial survey would include low
level helicopter flights twice a year for approximately one (1)hour each time in attempts
to locate,follow and count the herds;and
WHEREAS,the data and results of this project will be made available to the Town
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.That the Town is supportive of the project proposed by the Arizona Game
and Fish,Region VI and has determined that the project is harmonious and supportive
of the Fountain Hills General Plan.
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SECTION 2.That the Town enthusiastically urges the Director of Arizona Game and Fish
to approve the expenditures for this enhancement project as proposed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November,1994.
FOR THE/TOWN OF FOUNWJHILLS:ATTEST:
John l^jztitillo.Mayor Cassie B.Hansen
Town Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
Paul L ffordin
Town Manager
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APPROVED AS TO FO
William E.Farrell
Town Attorney
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