HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-026RESOLUTION NO. 99- ~) ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW THE USE OF THE CITY'S PROPERTY
AT WASHINGTON AND MONROE STREETS AS A SKATEBOARD RECREATION
AREA UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1999.
WHEREAS,
The City of Port Townsend has opened up certain public land for the
purpose of outdoor recreation, by allowing the free, unsupervised use of
the parking lot located at Washington and Monroe Streets for
skateboarding purposes; and
WHEREAS,
The citizens of our community, of ail ages, have made substantial use of
this facility and have demonstrated considerable community support for its
continuation as its present site; and
WHEREAS,
The ramps used by the skateboarders have been donated by the
skateboarders or the community, and have not been built, designed, or
maintained by the City; and
WHEREAS, The youth of our community have demonstrated maturity and
responsibility in the use of this site for skateboarding; and
WHEREAS,
The City has allowed the use of this Public property, without City
oversight, management or control (with the exception of Police
supervision); and
WHEREAS,
The City of Port Townsend's Parks, Recreation and Property committee
unanimously believe the skateboard area is an excellent way to encourage
our citizens to get exercise and have fun in a positive manner,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Port Townsend will continue to allow recreational use of the
City's property, without charge, as a Skateboard Recreation Area at its present location
until December 31, 1999.
ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City Council on the / ~ day of ~
1999. ~ P~ 0