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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ORONO KEEPING ITS OPEN
SPACES, PLAYGROUNDS, PARKS,AND TRAILS IN PERPETUITY
WHEREAS, Open Spaces, Playgrounds, Parks and Trails are critical to our quality of
life; and
WHEREAS, Open Spaces, Playgrounds, Parks, and Trails bolster our recreation; and
WHEREAS, quality and well-maintained Open Spaces, Playgrounds, Parks, and Trails
enhance our personal health, community pride, and sense of place, including neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, a group of citizen volunteers has worked tirelessly and for many years on
behalf of all residents in the City of Orono, actively engaging hundreds of individuals and groups
in conversation regarding the needs and opportunities of the Open Spaces, Playgrounds, Parks,
and Trails systems; and
WHEREAS, thousands of residents over the years have participated in and supported
adoption of the City of Orono Comprehensive Plan and citizen survey, and all these plans and
efforts support enhancing and keeping Open Spaces, Playgrounds, Parks, and Trails in
perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, Open Spaces, Parks, Playgrounds, and Trails are identified as one of the
best investments citizens and cities can make in their children as playgrounds provide children
critical unstructured, outdoor, creative and active play; and
WHEREAS, the Orono City Council wishes to support the Open Spaces, Playgrounds,
Parks, and Trails to provide the many benefits to local residents in perpetuity.
THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Orono
adopt this resolution in support of the Open Spaces, Playgrounds, Parks, and Trails to be kept in
perpetuity.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono this 13�'day of November, 2017.
Dennis Walsh, Mayor
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Anna Carlson, City C1Erk