TITLE
Title
PIEDMONT LEGACY TRAILS-RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Alan Branson
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BACKGROUND
Background
Piedmont Legacy Trails is a new regional initiative to: Elevate the profile of trails and greenways across our region;
help establish the Piedmont as a trails destination; help create regional trail systems connecting local communities.
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
WHEREAS, Guilford County is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens and recognizes that supporting Piedmont Legacy Trails will help create a regional network of trails, including greenways and blueways; and,
WHEREAS, trails provide key amenities to neighborhoods and safe areas for our citizens and children to travel, exercise, play and connect with nature and communities; and.
WHEREAS, trails have significant impacts on the economic viability of the region through increased tourism, enhanced property values, as well as, the ability to attract and retain businesses to the region due to improved quality of life; and
WHEREAS, committing to this Resolution may help leverage funding from federal, state, local and private sources for trails; and
WHEREAS, Piedmont Legacy Trails is coordinated by Piedmont Land Conservancy which is dedicated to preserving important natural areas, and Piedmont Triad Regional Council, which is a regional planning organization.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Guilford County Board of Commissioners supports Piedmont Legacy Trails in partnership with neighboring communities to implement a system of regional trails that connects our communities, people and regional points of interest for years to come.
Adopted this the 4th day of October, 2018
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Review and adopt the Piedmont Legacy Trails-Resolution of Support.
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