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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing use of property for construction of three (3) livestock shelter structures in the County’s Round Hill Park 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 Round Hill 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 the use of property in the County’s Round Hill to construct three (3) livestock structures to provide shelter for Round Hill Farm’s sheep, cattle and horses; and
Whereas, The Department of Parks recognizes that the Allegheny County Parks Foundation and the County will jointly design, plan, and finance the project; and
Whereas, County Council recognizes that the addition of the shelter structures will enhance the environment for the animals at the Round Hill working farm which 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 the use of the property to construct three (3) livestock shelter structures in the County’s Round Hill Park in conjunction with the Allegheny County Parks Foundation.
The term of this authorization begins on the date of enactment of this Ordinance and continues through May 31, 2020.
The proper officers of the Co...
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