HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-03-Resolutions 17-022_Greater Des Moines Water Trails and Greenways SupportTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 17-022
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE GREATER DKS MOINES
WATER TRAILS AND GREENWAYS PROJECT
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF IYA UKEE,IO IYA
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Iowa is a duly organized municipality within Dallas County;
AND,
WHEREAS,the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO),on behalf of the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources,developed and adopted the Greater Des Moines Water
Trails and Greenways Plan;AND,
WHEREAS,the plan which envisions an abundant network of water recreation for 150 miles of
the region's creeks and rivers,including places for tubing,birding,hiking,paddling,boating,and
fishing,the establishment of area greenways,floodplain protection and improved habitat.The
plan covers the Des Moines,Raccoon,South Skunk,North and Middle rivers,as well as Beaver,
Fourmile,Mud and Walnut creeks;AND,
WHEREAS,when implemented,the recommendations outlined in the plan will bring about
transformational change —reconnecting thousands of people with the rivers as a keystone natural
resource;AND,
WHEREAS,we value innovations such as water trails that address community needs that
improve our community attractiveness for workforce development and tourism,improve public
health by increasing recreational opportunities and develop a stronger economy through the
development of a key quality of life amenity;AND,
WHEREAS,we intend to integrate the policy and project recommendations in the plan into our
long-range planning and budgeting;AND,
WHEREAS,we understand the development of water trails amenities in our community are
enhanced by our support of projects throughout the region;AND,
WHEREAS,local governments,community organizations,and the public developed the Greater
Des Moines Water Trails and Greenways Plan as a voluntary guide for local jurisdictions,
stakeholder organizations and 28E organizations,including the MPO,but does not dictate
specific funding strategies or policy decisions that are within the authority of these organizations
or jurisdictions.
NOW THEREFORE BK IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in session this
3'day of January,2017,does hereby endorse the vision,mission,goals,strategies,and
initiatives presented in the Greater Des Moines Water Trails and Greenways Plan and intend to
continue working within our community and across the region to help this plan become reality.
Attest:
W i .Pe rd,Mayor
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Anna Bergman
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R.Lyon
Rick Peterson
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