Explanation
Title
To support the creation of the Griggs, O'Shaughnessy and Woodward Park Nature Preserves.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is the owner of certain lands at Griggs and O'Shaughnessy Reservoirs and at Woodward Park; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Commission of the City of Columbus recognizes the existence and importance of these natural areas and resources; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the primary purpose of the reservoirs is to serve as a source of water supply for the City of Columbus and no portion of this resolution shall be construed to undermine or adversely affect the management of the reservoirs as such source of water supply; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Commission recognizes the need to preserve and protect these areas for the education and benefit of the people of Columbus; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That there is hereby created the Griggs, O'Shaughnessy and Woodward Park Nature Preserves.
That the boundaries of the Griggs Nature Preserve shall be comprised of all city parkland and waterways north of and including Ottawa Island as well as Hayden Falls Park.
That the boundaries of the O'Shaughnessy Nature Preserve shall be comprised of all city parkland and waterways north of Harriet Road and west of Dublin Road.
That the boundaries of the Woodward Park Nature Preserve shall be comprised of all city parkland and waterways east of Interstate 71, north of Fahlander Drive North, south of Vinewood Drive and west of Boxwood Drive following the bike path south to west of the Picnic Pavilion and west of the tennis courts.
That these nature preserves are hereby created and dedicated to fulfill the following public purposes:
A. To protect and enhance stream valley corridors to reduce flooding, pollution, sedimentation and to preserve their unique ecological features in conjunction with their use as a water supply reservoir.
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