Sheldon Field Resolution to Mayor
April 3, 2008
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation
Committee.
BE IT ORDERED
WHEREAS, The project meets the goals of the Sustainable Northampton Plan and the
Community Preservation Committee for the preservation of open space for
recreation purposes.
WHEREAS, The project will eventually expand the supply of needed sports fields.
WHEREAS, The project uses Community Preservation Act funds efficiently.
WHEREAS, On March 19, 2008, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee voted to
recommend up to $1,500 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support
this project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That $1,500 is appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Northampton
Recreation Commission for the acquisition of land adjacent to Sheldon Field. And, that the
grantee meets the conditions substantially approved by the Community Preservation
Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $1,500 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-
359930)