Council ResolutionCITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
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Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation
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WHEREAS, an application for Community Preservation Act funding was received by
the CPC from Grow Food Northampton for development of Community Gardens.
WHEREAS, the project will continue development of the Bean /Allard farms.
WHEREAS, the project serves more than one CPA program area.
WHEREAS, CPA funds have already supported acquisition of the land for this project.
WHEREAS, the project meets the -goals of the Northampton Sustainability Plan in
contributing to healthy recreational opportunities for our citizens.
WHEREAS, the project has received widespread community support.
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2011, the Northampton Coinrnunity Preservation Coi
voted unanimously to recommend $104,500 in Community Preservation
Act funds be used to support this project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That $1.04,500 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to Grow
Food Northampton, And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the
Corrununity Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $104,500 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account
#2344930 - 359930).
In City Council, May 19, 2011
Passed First Reading, on a Voice Vote•of 8 Yes, 0 No
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Attest: C `1�✓ —'- C� erk of Council
In City Council, June 16, 2011
Passed Second Reading on a Roll Call Vote of 8 Yes, (} No
Attest: Clerk of Council
ApprovedrMary Clare Higgins, Mayor
Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled.
T Hereby certify that the above Order parsec the
Northampton City Council on June 16, 2011.
Her Honor Mayor Mary Clare Higgins approved the Order on June 16, 2011.
Attest: oC. �Y1��cy wt� C lerk of Council