LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Jared Moore
City Council Member Ann Hill
Mayor Grover Robinson
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REVISED: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 28-22 - CREATING SECTION 6-3-22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA - RESTRICTING DEVELOPMENT AT BAARS PARK
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 28-22 (as revised) on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 6-3-22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA; RESTRICTING DEVELOPMENT AT BAARS PARK; PROVIDING THE INTENT; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING RESTRICTIONS ON THE WOODED AREA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Baars Park is a well-preserved public greenspace. The natural topography is an integral part of the watershed, and mature trees provide a glimpse into native Pensacola.
This item seeks to augment protections for these natural features that cannot be fabricated or replaced. Over the past 20 years, Pensacola has taken significant strides to improve water quality along this water body. The trees this item seeks to preserve protect against erosion and serve an invaluable role in the watershed.
The proposed ordinance draft has been revised for adoption on second reading providing clarification of the ordinance title adding “Restricting Development at Baars Park”.
PRIOR ACTION:
June 16, 2022 - City Council approved Proposed Ordinance No. 28-22 on first reading.
January 20, 2022 - City Council approved the State of Florida- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Grant Agreement No. 21130 in the amount of $143,000 for Planning, Engineering and Design Services, and Permitting for Baars Park and Sanders Beach Kayak Fishing Trail Access Upgrades.
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) REVISED Proposed Ordinance No. 28-22
2) Proposed Ordinance No. 28-22 (original draft approved on first reading)
3) Tree Canopy Study
PRESENTATION: No