HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO. 08-01-17STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON RESOLUTION NO. 08-01-17
A RESOLUTION REGARDING
THE FUTURE OF PROVIDENCE PARK
The Council of the City of Milton hereby resolves while in regular session on the 10th day
of January, 2008 at 7:00 pm.:
WHEREAS, the portion of Fulton County now containing the City of Milton
historically suffered from an extremely limited number of county parks; and,
WHEREAS, one of those county parks, Providence Park, was closed to the public
in January, 2004 due to the discovery that materials stored in the park they
contained hazardous waste and remains closed to this day; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of
Fulton County, the City of Milton purchased all County park land within the City
ON" limits with the exception of Providence Park on January 2, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City of Milton and its citizens would greatly benefit from the
New recreational activities which would be afforded to Providence Park when it is re-
opened and operated by the City of Milton; and
WHEREAS, City Staff and Council Members inspected Providence Park during
2007 with representatives of Fulton County and Commissioner Lynne Riley and
found most of the land and facilities contained within the park to be operable, safe
and highly desirable for recreation; and
WHEREAS, the safety of the public and the interests of both the City of Milton
and Fulton County and their citizens would be served well if, at the very least, the
City of Milton could receive transfer of title to, and assume operation of, the areas
of the park which are not contaminated; and
WHEREAS, either the transfer and operation of the uncontaminated portions of
Providence Park to the City of Milton, or the transfer of all of the Park property to
the City of Milton provided that appropriate legal measures be taken to ensure that
the City does not incur liability for cleanup will represent the best stewardship of
taxpayer investment and resources by ensuring the Park facilities and properties are
properly maintained, kept up and operated.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MILTON this 10th day of January, 2008, that the staff and City
Attorney of the City of Milton are hereby directed to make all possible efforts to work with
the elected officials and staff of Fulton County to either effect the transfer of the non -
contaminated portions of Providence Park to the City of Milton or take appropriate legal
measures to transfer the entire Park to the City of Milton in such a manner that the City does
not incur liability for environmental issues contained thereon, or resulting consequences
thereof.
Approved:
Joe Lockwo6d, 6dayor
Attest:
J etteR. M tclhiafava, City Clerk
(Seal)