HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2000 (07) RESOLUTION TO REQUEST GRANT FUNDS
TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR
HOMESTEAD PARKLANDS ON PERCH LAKE
Resolution No. 7 6 °(-‘'
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, public parks promote the public health, comfort, convenience and welfare; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County continues to provide outdoor recreational opportunities to
promote the well -being of individuals and families, improve the attractiveness of the county and
contribute to the social and economic health of the county and its communities; and
WHEREAS, Perch Lake is an important resource used by the public for recreation and
enjoyment of natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County acquired Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake with the intent
of protecting the exceptionally clean, clear water, abundant fishery, sensitive landscape and
providing recreational opportunities to County residents; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan identifies the need to develop
the new County Park, Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee, working with County staff,
professional consultants, private citizens and organizations, has prepared a Land Management Plan
for Homestead Parklands; and
WHEREAS, the protection of the Perch Lake watershed area and reasonable restrictions on
the use of the lake are critical to the protection of water quality and the natural ecosystem of the
lake; and
WHEREAS, financial aid is required to develop Homestead Parklands for public recreation;
and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County is qualified to carry out the responsibilities of this project;
and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County desires to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for
matching grants under the Lakes Management Protection Grant Program, St. Croix Lakes Cluster
Priority Lakes Project, Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Local and Urban Park Aids and the
Stewardship program; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County has budgeted a sum sufficient to complete the project.