Fitzgerald Lake Resolution to Mayor
July 2, 2008
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation
Committee.
BE IT ORDERED
WHEREAS, The acquisition would extend the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area thereby
serving a public good
WHEREAS, The project meets the goals of the Open Space and Recreation Plan, Sustainable
Northampton Plan and the Community Preservation Act for the preservation of
open space and recreation purposes
WHEREAS, The Broad Brook Coalition, Nonotuck Land Fund and other conservation
partners support the Project
WHEREAS, Funding would be returned to the taxpayers of Northampton after the required
payment of back taxes
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That $31,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Fitzgerald
Lake Open Space Acquisition Project for the purchase of approximately 1.1 acres of land
consisting of wetlands, riparian corridor and upland habitat adjacent to Broad Brook. And,
that the grantee meets the conditions substantially approved by the Community Preservation
Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $31,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-
359930).