HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2015-04RESOLUTION NO.2015-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS,ARIZONA,DESIGNATING THE ISLANDS IN THE
FOUNTAIN PARK LAKE AS NATURAL GREEN AREAS.
WHEREAS,the islands (the "Islands")in Fountain Park Lake (the "Lake")serve the
birds ontheLakeby providing not only shade,but nesting habitat for some species;and
WHEREAS,the Lake and Islands serve asa unique resource tothe community in our
desert environment by providing a natural sanctuary without extensive human pressure;and
WHEREAS,the Lake and the Islands serve as an oasis in the desert that attracts and
serves a great diversity of plants and wildlife;and
WHEREAS,the Islands are currently being maintained as natural areas bylocal
volunteers;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills(the "Town
Council")desire to designate the Islands as natural green areas.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows:
SECTION 1.The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fullysetforthherein.
SECTION 2.The Town Council hereby designates the Islands as natural green areas and
directs thatthe Islands shall continue tobe maintained as natural areas tohelp protect the Islands
from human impact.
SECTION 3.TheMayor,theTown Manager,theTownClerkandtheTownAttorney
areherebyauthorizedanddirectedtotakeallstepsnecessarytocarryoutthepurposeandintent
of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED bythe Mayor and Council of theTown of Fountain Hills,
March 5,2015.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS:
,inda M.Kavanagh,Mayor
REVIEWED BY:
Kenneth W.Buchanan,Town Manager
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ATTESTED TO:
Bevelyn J.Bender,rown Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Andrew J.McGuire,Town Attorney