HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-029-03/04/1986-TABLED INDEFINITELY RESOLUTION 86- 29
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 1267
REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF PHANTOM CANYON
FOR USE AS A STATE PARK
WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the State of Colorado is considering
House Bill 1267 regarding the purchase of Phantom Canyon for use as a State
park; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of this area would provide a wide range of
recreational opportunities including fishing, hunting, camping, horseback
riding, hiking and boating; and
WHEREAS, designation of the area as a State park would preserve and
protect wildlife habitat, consolidate the deer range and protect the river
system; and
WHEREAS, the development of a State park in this area will serve the
future recreational needs of the rapidly growing population of Northern
Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the cost of acquisition of the property will be paid from
revenues generated by the Colorado State Lottery and revenues pledged to be
raised by Governor Lamm; and
WHEREAS, operations and maintenance costs for the park will be paid for
primarily by fees generated by the park; and
WHEREAS, acquisition of Phantom Canyon as a State park will prevent
development of the land for residential or commercial purposes; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Fort Collins will benefit from the purchase
of Phantom Canyon and its development as a State park by the addition of a
prime recreational area near Fort Collins, from the increase in visitors to
the area and from construction activity generated by the park's
development; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Board is formally
supporting the proposed Phantom Canyon State Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the General Assembly of the State of Colorado be, and it
hereby is, requested to support the passage of House Bill 1267 and the
acquisition of Phantom Canyon for development as a State park.
Fabled
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Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this
4th day of March, A.D. 1986.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk