Title
Conservation and Preservation Framework
Action
ACTION:
Receive information on a proposed Conservation and Preservation Framework
Staff Contact: Erin Stanforth, Sustainability and Resiliency Manager
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
In FY21, the Board of County Commissioners endorsed the inaugural Environmental Leadership Action Plan as well as the updated Environmental Leadership Policy. A component of this updated Policy is to "acquire land for recreation, ecosystem preservation, recycling, storm water management and to protect the quality of life in our community" as well as to "manage, maintain and conserve County properties to create resilient ecosystems, including grasslands, forests, wetlands and aquatic environments". The Conservation and Preservation Framework outlines recommendations to permanently conserve and preserve park and open space parcels purchased since FY22 as well as outlines a process to follow in the event that a change of use in a parcel is proposed and/or a modification to a deed restriction is proposed.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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