ADOPTED-JANUARY 27, 1998

Agenda Item No. 27



Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the:



INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS



RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MASON DOWNTOWN STREET SCAPE REVITALIZATION PLAN



RESOLUTION #98-6



WHEREAS, the Mason Tree Commission is currently developing a grant proposal for funding the implementation of the Mason Downtown STREET SCAPE Revitalization Plan; and



WHEREAS, the plan as presented to the Board of Commissioners is an integral component of an overall strategy to reinvigorate and revitalize the economic well being of Mason's town center through street tree plantings, pedestrian zone enhancements, and vehicular parking; and



WHEREAS, funds for such a project are provided through the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) for projects such as landscape and STREET SCAPE projects, historic preservation, pedestrian and bicycle facilities among others; and



WHEREAS, the county wishes to demonstrate its support for the project since it has a positive impact on the county seat, and insures the health, safety, and welfare of the public while visiting our historic downtown.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby expresses its support for the Mason Downtown STREET SCAPE Revitalization Plan and encourages the Mason Tree Commission to seek the financial support of ISTEA funds to implement the project.





ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Pratt, Juall

Nays: None Absent: Hunting Approved 1/20/98