LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 17-2179    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/3/2017 In control: Parks and Recreation
On agenda: 6/19/2017 Final action: 6/19/2017
Title: Vote on a request to approve Project Ordinance Concerning the Lower Haw River Recreational Trail as proposed by staff.
Attachments: 1. Project Ordinance Lower Haw River Trail 1

Title

Vote on a request to approve Project Ordinance Concerning the Lower Haw River Recreational Trail as proposed by staff.

 

Abstract

 

Action Requested:

Motion to approve project ordinance as proposed by staff for the Lower Haw River Recreational Trail                     

 

Introduction & Background:

Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina states that a project ordinance shall be adopted by the governing board for all capital projects.                     

 

Discussion & Analysis:

Attached is a project ordinance for the Lower Haw River Recreational Trail. The project will consist of providing a one mile natural surface in the Lower Haw Natural Area and a pedestrian bridge across Pokeberry Creek in the amount of $125,000. The project will be funded through a $100,000 Recreational Trail Grant and a $25,000 grant match appropriated and transferred from the General Fund.                     

 

 

Budgetary Impact:

The proposed project ordinance includes a $25,000 transfer from the General Fund budget.                     

 

 

Recommendation:

Motion to approve project ordinance as proposed by staff for the Lower Haw River Recreational Trail