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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1994-57\^/ 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. RESOLUTION 1994-57 Page 1 of 2 c 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 imu APPROVED AS TO FO William E.Farrell Town Attorney RESOLUTION 1994-57 Page 2 of 2