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).