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Resolution providing for the designation of certain public properties within the Hays and St. Clair neighborhoods to be formalized and adopted as a City park, at no immediate cost to the City.
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WHEREAS, the City acquired certain property from the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (the “URA”) to be used a public park; and
WHEREAS, an expansion of the parks system is expected to benefit the surrounding neighborhoods in many ways, including:
1. Providing equitable access to parks throughout the City;
2. The expansion of natural areas and open spaces to create a comprehensive network that includes a better balance of landscapes;
3. The preservation of Pittsburgh’s character-defining hillsides, views, and scenic resources;
4. The preservation and conservation of wildlife and natural resources within the properties stated below.
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. That City Council will dedicate the Subject Properties within the Hays and St. Clair neighborhoods that are primarily currently known as Hays Woods as “Hays Woods Park”, pending a permanent name by recommendation of the City’s Naming Commission and action of City Council per Chapter 173 of the Code:
• Block 31-G, Lot 200
• Block 31-G, Lot 202
• Block 32-H, Lot 100
• Block 92-H, Lot 125