Title
Vote on a request to approve a Resolution in Honor of Land Sold for Parkers Ridge Park to Chatham County in Memory of Lola Tart Parker.
Abstract
Action Requested:
Motion to approve a Resolution in Honor of Land Sold to Chatham County in Memory of Lola Tart Parker.
Introduction & Background:
Gordon Parker and Atlas Timothy Parker, Trustee of the Lola Tart Parker Trust, have sold 147 acres of land on Pea Ridge at a reduced cost to Chatham County and its residents in memory of Lola Tart Parker. This land will be used to develop a park that will be named Parkers Ridge Park
Discussion & Analysis:
Chatham County has immediate needs for property dedicated to recreation in the southeastern part of the county, and this land will directly address this need and the preservation of this land for recreation and green space also will help protect the rural beauty and character of Chatham County.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:
Provide recreational opportunities and access to open space.
Budgetary Impact:
None
Recommendation:
Motion to approve a Resolution in Honor of Land sold to Chatham County in Memory of Lola Tart Parker.