HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-053RESOLUTION NO. 96 - ,.5-.3'
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 PARK UNTIL OCTOBER 15, 1996.
WHEREAS,
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
The citizens of our community, of all ages, have made substantial use of this facility
and have demonstrated considerable community support for its continuation at its
present site; and
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
The Boiler Room has willingly come forth and offered their private services in
coordinating donations for improvements to the skateboard park as well as
coordination of design suggestions for improvements; and
WItEREAS, 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
The City of Port Townsend's Parks, Recreation and Property Committee
unanimously believe the park is an excellent way to encourage our citizens to get
good exercise and have fun 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 Park at
its present location, until October 15, 1996.
ADOPTED by the City council of the city of Port Townsend and signed by the Mayor this 1 st
day of April, 1996.
Jul~vl'cCulloch~ Mayor x_
JU~ldt, '~ting City Clerk
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