Title
Park and Greenway Land Donation - Northwest Charlotte
Action
Accept donation of Tax Parcels 033-051-49, 033-054-63, and 033-054-64 (+/- 17.144 acres) for future local park and greenway in northwest Charlotte
Staff Contact: Bethany Fritts, Asset & Facility Management
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The subject property owner, Meritage Homes of the Carolinas, Inc., has proposed to donate Tax Parcels 033-051-49, 033-054-63 and 033-054-64 (+/- 17.144 acres), required for rezoning purposes, for a future local park and greenway the City of Charlotte. The land is situated between Brookshire Boulevard and Beatties Ford Road with road frontage along Kelly Road.
The Donation by Meritage Homes of the Carolinas, Inc. will allow the County to develop a small local park in this area for surrounding residents including the new townhome community, Galloway Ridge. Their donation will also allow Long Creek Greenway to expand further.
The donation is consistent with Park and Recreation’s Greenway Master Plan that calls for the addition of parkland, greenway and open space within the County. It is also consistent with the County’s Environmental Leadership Action Plan.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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