HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-058-06/05/2018-DESIGNATING CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES ALONG THE CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER AS AN IMPORTANT BIRD AREA RESOLUTION 2018-058
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES ALONG THE
CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER AS AN IMPORTANT BIRD AREA
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of certain properties along the Cache la Poudre River,
shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto (the "Properties"), that provide essential habitat for one or
more species of birds; and
WHEREAS, the National Audubon Society defines sites like these Important Bird Areas
(IBAs); and
WHEREAS, the goals of an IBA program are to identify the most essential areas for birds,
monitor those sites for changes to birds or habitat, and to conserve the areas for long-term
protection of biodiversity; and
WHEREAS, the Land Conservation and Stewardship Board, the Natural Resources
Advisory Board, and the Water Board all recommended adopting this designation; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Audubon Society believes it is important to designate these
properties as an IBA because they provide habitat that contributes substantially to ornithology,
bird conservation, and education; and
WHEREAS, although designating these sites as Important Bird Areas does not confer any
legal authority over land ownership or uses, it would support educational initiatives aimed at
increasing awareness and enjoyment of Poudre River bird habitat and could prove useful when
seeking additional funding for habitat restoration projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, that all City-owned properties within the Growth Management Area adjacent to the
Cache la Poudre River as shown on Exhibit"A"are hereby established as an Important Bird Area.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 5th
day of June, A.D. 2018. /
Mayor Wo Tem
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Properties to be Included in the Important Bird Area Designation