21.367 An Order to Appropriate 70,000 in CPA Funds to OPS for Ct. River Greenway Water Access ProjectCity of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
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In City Council, December 2, 2021
Upon the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee
21.367 An Order to Appropriate $70,000 in CPA Funds to OPS for Ct. River Greenway Water Access Project
Ordered, that
WHEREAS, the Office of Planning and Sustainability submitted a CPA application for
construction of a universally accessible access to the beach and docks at the
Connecticut River Greenway;
WHEREAS, the project meets the goals of the Sustainable Northampton Plan, Northampton
Community Preservation Plan, and Open Space, Recreation and Multi-use Trail to
increase water-based recreation opportunities and provide additional
opportunities for all users;
WHEREAS, the project has widespread community support and will continue the City’s
partnership with Northampton Community Rowing;
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2021, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee,
voted unanimously to recommend that $70,000 in Community Preservation Act
funds be used to support this project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That $70,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Connecticut
River Greenway Water Access project. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by
the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $70,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve account #2344930-
359930).