HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-092-07/07/1987-URBAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY RESOLUTION 87-92
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
RECOGNIZING FORT COLLINS AS AN URBAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the value of urban wildlife as an
important factor in the quality of life enjoyed by Fort Collins residents;
WHEREAS, the City Council has established policies and programs
designed to protect and provide for the needs of urban wildlife; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has charged the Division of Natural
Resources with the responsibility for identifying and monitoring protection
of urban wildlife habitat; and
WHEREAS, the City's Natural Resources Advisory Board has an identified
goal of advising the Council and the Division of Natural Resources in the
definition and identification of resource areas such as wetlands, wildlife
habitats, desirable or unique natural vegetation, and critical resource
areas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes and applauds the efforts of
property owners who landscape their properties so as to provide for the
needs of urban wildlife.
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to continue to encourage the
protection of urban wildlife and its habitat in Fort Collins.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1 . That recognition of Fort Collins as an urban wildlife
sanctuary is desired to formally identify Fort Collins as a municipality
which provides for the needs of urban wildlife and recognizes the value of
urban wildlife as a component of quality of life.
Section 2. That protection of habitat is an effective way to provide
for the needs of urban wildlife in Fort Collins.
Section 3. That the City Council supports existing policies and
programs which provide for the needs of urban wildlife.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this
7th day of July, A.D. 1987.
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