HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013_07_23_R087 Potomac Crossing Park Use of Settlement Funds The Town of
Leesburg,
Vi PRESENTED July 23, 2013
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-087 ADOPTED July 23, 2013
A RESOLUTION: DIRECTING STAFF TO INITIATE THE FINAL DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT OF POTOMAC CROSSING PARK UTILIZING
$597,159 IN SETTLEMENT FUNDS
WHEREAS, in 1986 the developer of the Potomac Crossing community proffered land leased
from Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and amenities to the Town of Leesburg for a
public park; and
WHEREAS, in 2002 after numerous design modifications, the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission endorsed a park development plan; and
WHEREAS, in 2007 Council approved a resolution to transfer ownership of the 8.3 acre
future park site from the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority to the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation continued to work with the developer
and engaged the community regarding potential design changes; and
WHEREAS, in 2012 a final Park Master Plan was approved by the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission and Council; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, the developer chose not to develop the proffered park resulting in a
financial settlement with the Town in the amount of$597,159; and
WHEREAS, it was recognized that there are insufficient funds available to develop the park
as approved in the 2012 Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, Council directed staff to engage the community as to how to best apply the
settlement funds, with an understanding that these funds should utilized within the Potomac
Crossing Community; and
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A RESOLUTION: DIRECTING STAFF TO INITIATE THE FINAL DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT OF POTOMAC CROSSING PARK UTLIZING
$597,159 IN SETTLEMENT FUNDS
WHEREAS, staff conducted three community meetings, solicited email input, and engaged
the Potomac Crossing HOA to develop a plan to utilize the funds that best meets the needs of the
community; and
WHEREAS, a scaled-down park development plan was unanimously endorsed by the Park
and Recreation Advisory Commission at their March 16, 2013 meeting; and
WHEREAS, Council conducted a public input session to further gauge the community's
approval for the use of the $597,159 in settlement funds.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia that the
staff is directed to move forward with the final design and development of Potomac Crossing Park
utilizing $597,159 in settlement funds.
PASSED this 23rd day of July, 2013.
Kristen C. Umstattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
I ' I lo Ada,
Clerk of Co r21
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