21.366 An Order to Appropriate 13,000 in CPA Funds to Northampton Parks and Rec for Pickleball Feasibility Assessment - Certified21.366
City of Northampton
MASSACHUSETrS
In City Council, December 2, 2021
Upon the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee
21.366 An Order to Appropriate $13,000 in CPA Funds to Northampton Parks and Rec for Pickleball
Feasibility Assessment
Ordered, that
WHEREAS, Northampton Parks and Recreation submitted an application for Community
Preservation Act funds to conduct a feasibility study of existing City -owned
recreation properties for the creation of outdoor pickleball courts;
WHEREAS, the project meets high priority goals of the Sustainable Northampton PIan,
Northampton Community Preservation Plan, and Open Space, Recreation and
Multi -use Trail Plan by creating recreational opportunities for residents of all ages
and enhancing quality of life;
WHEREAS, picklebaH is one of the fastest growing sports in America and the project has
widespread community support,
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2021, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee
voted unanimously to recommend that $13,000 in Community Preservation Act
funds be used to support this project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That $13,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Pickleball
Feasibility Assessment Project. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the
Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $13,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (accou t#y Counc 0-
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1 Passed First Reading on Roll Call vote or Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent
Attest: >14 a 92,12 , Clerk of Council
In City Council, December 16, 202I
Passed Second Reading on Roll Call vote or Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent
Attest: , �rzuna % el , Clerk or Council
Approved: David J. Narkewicz, Mayor
Passed two readings and carolled.
I hereby certify that the above Order passed the Northampton City Council on December 16, 2021
David J. Narkewicz, Mayor approved the Order on December 20, 2021
Attest: _ n Gl _ , Clerk of Council