HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-048RESOLUTION NO. 95- ~ 8
A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW THE USE OF THE
CITY'S PROPERTY AT WASHINGTON AND MONROE
STREETS AS A SKATEBOARD PARK UNTIL APRIL 15, 1996.
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 at its present site; and.
WHEREAS,
The ramps used by 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 park 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 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 of Port Townsend will continue to
allow the recreational use of the City's property, without charge, as a Skateboard Park at its
present location until April 15, 1996.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City of Port Townsend will re-stripe the remainder
of the parking lot for all single car parking and relocate R.V. parking to the Haines Place
Park 'N' Ride upon its completion.
ATTEST:
~ng Clerk-Treasurer
M. Clise, Mayor
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