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RESOLUTION NUMBER 08-6576
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT TO ALLOW THE "FRIENDS OF
THE RIVER" TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESTORATION OF THE SMOKY HILL RIVER.
WHEREAS, the Smoky Hill River is a significant natural resource and asset to the Salina
community and the region; and
WHEREAS, it is suggested that the City Commission authorize the "Friends of the River"
to hold several public information meetings and to solicit input regarding the study the
appropriateness and potential of restoring the Old River Channel or the Smoky Hill River; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees that the City Comprehensive Plan recognize in its goals and
objectives the need to study and evaluate the potential restoration of the Old River Channel so that
is planning effort is in compliance and support of the City Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is beneficial to engage the public in a number of community -wide meetings
to identify potential opportunities and constraints associated with the potential restoration of the
river (known as Project Phase One); and
WHEREAS, the intent of Phase One — Public Awareness and Outreach is to inform the
greater community of Salina of the relative benefits and opportunities associated with the
restoration of riverfronts, in general, and specifically with the potential opportunities associated
with Smoky Hill River; and
WHEREAS, in addition, the intent is to provide open community meetings that encourage
the public to offer their opinions and ideas on how Smoky Hill may be better utilized for a variety
of public and private improvements. SO NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the city of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. That it is the intent of the City Commission to allow and authorize the "Friends
of the River" to engage the public in a number of community -wide meetings to identify potential
opportunities and constraints associated with the potential restoration of the river.
Section 2. That upon the completion of the public outreach process representatives of the
"Friends of the River" shall make a formal presentation to the City Commission offering their
observations and recommendations.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of
November, 2008.
John . Vanier II, Mayor
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Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, Cit Clerk