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21.253 An Order to Appropriate 60,000 in CPA Funds for Mill River Greenway Beach ProjectCity of Northampton MASSACHUSETTS In City Council, April 15, 2021 Upon the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee 21.253 An Order to Appropriate $60,000 in CPA Funds for Mill River Greenway Beach Project Ordered, that WHEREAS, the Northampton Conservation Commission and Office of Planning & Sustainability submitted a CPA application to acquire a 3.3 acre parcel along the Mill River in Leeds abutting the existing Mill River Greenway which includes recreational opportunities for all seasons; WHEREAS, subject to the City successfully negotiating a conservation restriction which contains an adequate private party maintenance agreement; WHEREAS, the project meets the goals of the Sustainable Northampton Plan, Northampton Community Preservation Plan, and Open Space, Recreation and Multi-use Trail Plan to protect open space, and provide recreational opportunities; WHEREAS, on April 7, 2021, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to recommend that $60,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $60,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Northampton Conservation Commission and Office of Planning and Sustainability for the Mill River Greenway Beach acquisition Project. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $60,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930).