Consider Approval of Resolution 2019-35 Park at Beaty Conservation Easement Agreement and Budget Amendment 2020-07

Parks and Recreation Director Kathryn Spatz and Town Attorney Cindy Reid

Summary:  On March 26, 2019, the board of commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the recommendations of the Park at Beaty Street Task Force, including permanently protecting all 6 parcels (20+acres) that make up the Beaty Property with a conservation easement. The Park at Beaty Leadership Committee, primarily Dave Cable, and staff have been working to develop easement language that addresses town, neighbor, and Davidson Land Conservancy (DLC) interests. Dave Cable and Kathryn Spatz presented the draft conservation easement to the board of commissioners on July 9. 

Staff recommends the board approve Resolution 2019-35 to Convey the Conservation Easement as presented and Budget Amendment 2020-07 to appropriate $30,000 to DLC for stewardship of the conservation easement. 

The purpose and terms of the easement will be published in a local publication for 10 days and, after that, the conveyance can be finalized by the Mayor signing the easement agreement.