Jackson Street Resolution to Mayor
July 2, 2008
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation
Committee.
BE IT ORDERED
WHEREAS, The Jackson Street Recreation Project serves a public purpose in providing easy
access from the Jackson Street neighborhood, including the Jackson Street
School, to the existing bikepath network
WHEREAS, The project improves the safety of the bikepath access
WHEREAS, The project supports the Northampton Sustainability Plan in encouraging
alternative transportation
WHEREAS, The project is supported by a wide range of community groups and departments
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That up to $35,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Jackson
Street Recreation Project for the purchase of two separate Right-of-Ways for construction of a
bike path access ramp. And, that the grantee meets the conditions substantially approved by the
Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, up to $35,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-
359930).