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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESEN~D November 22, 1988
~8-245 ADOP~D November 22, 1988
AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING A GREEENWAY/TRAIL MASTER. PLAN
STUDY BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Leesburg recognizes the importance
of greenway/trails in providing recreational, economic, cultural, natural
resources and other opportunities; and
WI~EREAS, the Town of Leesburg lies within a rapidly growing region and,
due to its geographic setting, provides exceptional aesthetic, historical,
cultural and recreational opportunities to the residents of our community;
and
WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Leesburg is concerned about the
importance of stream, natural areas and land corridor preservation due to a
number of factors, including proposed land use development; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service, through the provisions of the Na-
tion. al Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, can help local governments to prepare a
long term protection plan for the Town of Leesburg and Loudoun Comlty's
stream, river and natural areas which will rely on the use of existing
government authorities and voluntary private landowner action; and
WHEREAS, the County of Loudoun has expressed the desire in participat-
ing in the preparation of such a plan to include Loudoun County; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Greenways Commission, the Virginia Trails Associa-
tion and the Leesburg Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission have ex-
pressed written support of such a plan:
RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING A GREENWAY/TRAIL MASTER PLAN. 2
STUDY BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. That it is the intent to protect the stream and natural
areas for future generations through the development of a locally prepared
greenway/trail management plan.
SECTION II. That said study shall be wholly without cost or expense to
the Town of Leesburg except for in-kind services.
PASSED this 22nd day of November , 1988.
A/rEST:
Clerk of ~uncil
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg