Mineral Hills Resolution to Mayor
March 6, 2008
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation
Committee.
BE IT ORDERED
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WHEREAS, The Conservation Commission has identified 90 acres on Turkey Hill Road and an
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additional 20 acres nearby which abuts the existing Mineral Hills Conservation Area
on three sides, as their top priority for conservation acquisition, and has raised
$470,000 for such acquisition; and
WHEREAS, On July 17, 2007, the Northampton City Council voted unanimously to approve the
purchase of said property in-fee and less than fee; and
WHEREAS, On March 1, 2008, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee voted to
recommend $350,000 in Community Preservation funds be used to support this
project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That $350,000 is appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding for such acquisition for
permanent preservation as conservation land consistent with the July 17, 2007 City Council approval.
Specifically, $72,347.66 is appropriated from CPA Open Space Reserve (account #2344930-359931)
and $277,652.34 is appropriated from CPA Budget Reserve (account #2344930-359930) and with
the total $350,000 appropriated to Capital Improvements Open Space (account #3100931-49720).