HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolution 507RESOLUTION K0. 507
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF JACKSON COUNTY TO RETASN
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY WITHIN Tf~ BEAR CREEK GREENWAY
WHEREAS, the City of Central Point has been made awaze of the possible
sale of property within the Beaz Creek Greenway by the Oregon Department of Trans-
portation; and
WHEREAS, the City has supported the efforts of the Bear Creek Greenway
Committee to preserve the wildlife and floodplain chazacteristics of this unique
community asset; and
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan contains a goal "to acquire lands
along Bear Creek to preserve the natural environment of the floodplain and to
protect the recreational, scenic and historic aspects of the creek;
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the City of Central Point, Oregon that
the City of Central. Point reaffirms its committment to the goals of the Bear Creek
Greenway project; and
THAT, the City of Central Point supports Jackson County in its negotia-
tions with the Oregon Depaztment of Transportation to retain public ownership of
Bear Creek Greenway lands.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage
this 17th day of November SS_""- - _
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FROM: Neil Ledward
DATE: November 10, 8
SUBJECT: ODOT Property ~ht Bear Greek and Pine Street
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ide are aware that ODOT would like to dispose of lands they consider to
be surplus north of the Pine Street bridge on Bear Creek (37S 2Sd 2D, tax lot
400). This tax lot is part of the Bear Creek Greenway and included in the
county's adopted plan. It is imperative to retain this valuable riparian area.
ODOT has proposed selling the easterly portion (right bank) of tax lot
400 to Mr. Beebe, an adjacent property owner. Mr. Beebe apparently would like
to control this creek bank for security reasons. However, I strongly urge
retaining the entire parcel in public ownership to protect the integrity of
the stream and to meet the long. range goal of protecting wildlife habitat
on both banks of Bear Creek through the basin. Greenway lands are set aside
for open space purposes in perpetuity, private ownerships will change.
In addition, when Pine Street is widened, the creek channel must be pro-
tected above and below the bridge. If excessive vegetation is removed, serious
erosion problems could occur and a channel change during high water periods. is
not out of the question.
Finally, ODOT will need to utilize some of their riparian properties for
the purpose of mitigation when they take lands needed for highway projects in
the county such as the extension of Hwy. 140 and the widening of Pine Street.
Tax lot 400 is an example of a property that would fulfill mitigation require-
ments.
It has been recommended that our office meet caith P4r. Beebe to discuss
the situation and cae will follow up on that suggestion. Jackson County has
worked hard and spent considerable local and federal money to preserve the
floodplain along Bear Creek in the Central Point vicinity. I feel it is in
the best interests of the citizens of your community and Jackson County to
continue this endeavor. I strongly recommend that we encourage the ODOT to
retain all of tax lot 400 for the purposes outlined in the adopted Greenway
plan.
Thank you for your attention to, and interest in, this matter..
cc: Burke Raymond, County Administrator
Board of Commissioners
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