HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 99-38RESOLUTION NO.99-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO APPLY FOR A LEASE OF A
PORTION OF "SILLY MOUNTAIN"FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
INTERIOR FOR RECREATIONAL AND PUBLIC PURPOSES
WHEREAS,pursuant to 43 U.S.C.§869,the United States Department of
Interior,through its Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") will consider disposal
of public lands for recreational and public purposes when qualified applicants
have legitimate needs for such lands;and
WHEREAS.BLM owns lands within the corporate limits of the City of Apache
Junction,Pinal County,Arizona,described as:The northwest quarter of the
southwest quarter and the south half of the south half of Section 36,Township
1 North,Range 8 East Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian;and
WHEREAS,the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,has identified a need for
park system expansion to include the above -referenced property through a public
planning process;and
WHEREAS,there is a need to increase recreational opportunities for all age
groups and interests and the subject property would provide an area to service
such needs of the community;and
WHEREAS,the City of Apache Junction is a recognized municipal corporation
in the State of Arizona and qualifies as an applicant having a legitimate
recreational or public purpose for applying for use of such land;and
WHEREAS,pursuant to 43 U.S.C.§869(a),the land in question is to be used
for a proposed park expansion project and such land is not of national
significance nor is more than reasonably necessary for the proposed park
expansion use.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Apache Junction,Arizona,that the City Council hereby intends to file a
Recreational and Public Purposes Application for the above -described property
managed by BLM;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is directed to draft and file
an application to accomplish the goal of this resolution in a timely manner;and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and
directed to send certified copies of this resolution to the BLM Phoenix Field
Office and other appropriate agencies.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION.ARIZONA, THIS 6TH DAY OF JULY ,1999.
DOUGLAS C
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J.STERN
City Attorney
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