Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Commissioner - District 7
SUBJECT:
Title
Allocate District 7 Park Bond Funds for the repair & preservation of all historical farm buildings and cabin at the Chapman Mill/Redan Park Nature Preserve
Body
Commission District(s): 4 & 7
Information Contact: Commissioner Gregory Adams
Phone Number: 404-371-3681
PURPOSE:
To provide a total of $14,900 to be derived from the District 7 Park Bond account to repair and bring up to code the electrical wiring in the farm buildings, to protect the historic structures located on the Chapman Mill/Redan Park Nature Preserve site located at 5354 Redan Road in Stone Mountain.
NEED/IMPACT:
According to Fernbank Science Center Ornithologist Christopher R. Showwalter, "In addition to its value to birds and other wildlife, the site represents an opportunity to engage local school children and adults from this urban community in understanding the value of conversation, as well as biology and environmental science."
FISCAL IMPACT:
No additional fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Authorize the Allocation of District 7 Park Bond Funds for the Preservation of the Chapman Mill/Redan Park Nature Preserve.