To: Ellen Ellenburg, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Barry June, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Request to Approve Request for Conveyance of Chevy Commons
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of the proposed Request for Conveyance submitted by the Department of Natural Resources for the nine (9) tax parcels, known locally as Chevy Commons.
BACKGROUND:
The gift of 67.24 acres of land to the state will be incorporated into the Flint State Park Project.
DISCUSSION:
The attached Request for Conveyance requests approval from the Parks Commission (attached) and the Genesee County Board of Commissioners.
The Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission will continue their partnership with the Department of Natural Resources to establish and operate the State Park in Flint and Genesee County.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
No use of funds - gift of land. State Park will fund the maintenance of Chevy Commons, reducing County Parks maintenance costs.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Approval of the request is in support of providing quality recreation opportunities and expanded opportunities to the residents and visitors of Flint and Genesee County, and supports growth in the community.
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, Genesee County, owns 67.24 Acres of Land, known locally as Chevy Commons, consisting of nine (9) tax parcels including 40-13-251-010, 40-13-251-011, 40-13-251-004, 40-13-131-005, 40-13-176-002, 40-13-301-005, 40-13-251-007, 40-13-326-005, and 40-13-301-003; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has submitted a Request for Conveyance of Chevy Commons, accepting the above-referenced conveyance of land f...
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