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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing use of property in the County’s South Park for use as an outdoor educational classroom, in conjunction with the Allegheny County Parks Foundation.
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Whereas, The County of Allegheny is the owner of real property in the County’s South Park; and
Whereas, The Department of Parks acknowledges that the Allegheny County Parks Foundation has been a valued partner to the County for many years; and
Whereas, The County, by and through its Department of Parks, is requesting permission to grant a license to the Allegheny County Parks Foundation for the use of real property in the County’s South Park for implementation of an outdoor classroom to be used in conjunction with the South Park Cascades; and
Whereas, The Department of Parks recognizes that the installation of this classroom will provide a valuable educational opportunity for individuals and groups; and
Whereas, The Department of Parks recognizes that the Allegheny County Parks Foundation and the County will jointly design, plan, finance, construct and maintain the classroom; and
Whereas, County Council recognizes that the improvements and additions to the land will inure to the benefit of the citizens of Allegheny County; and
Whereas, Article IV, Section 2(k) of the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter vests County Council with the power and duty by ordinance to lease or permit the use of County real property.
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of the Preamble
The provisions set forth in the preamble to this Ordinance are incorporated by reference as set forth in their entirety herein.
SECTION 2. Authorization to permit the use of County Real Property
Allegheny County Council hereby approves Allegheny County, by and through its Parks Department, to grant a license to the Allegheny County Parks Foundation for the use of real property in the County’s So...
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