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HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-039 RESOLUTION #97- ~"~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW THE USE OF THE CITY'S PROPERTY AT WASHINGTON AND MONROE STREETS AS A SKATEBOARD RECREATION AREA UNTIL APRIL 15, 1998. 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 all 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 Boiler Room has willingly come forth and offered their private services in coordinating donations for improvements to the skateboard recreation area as well as coordination of design suggestions for improvements; 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 tim in a positive manner, NOW THEREFORE, Be It Resolved, that the City Council of 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 April 15, 1998. Skateboard Recreation Area Resolution ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and signed by the Mayor this 7th day of April, 1997. ATTEST: Pamela K ~y, C/i{y Clerk  p McCulloch, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: C M:C :\COUNC1L~RES OLUT~PARKS\SKATEBRD.WPD Skateboard Recreation Area Resolution