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:
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Skateboard Recreation Area Resolution