R-72-X3RESOLUTION NO. R -72-
WHEREAS, the construction of a Shopping Center on acreage adjacent to
the southeast corner of Waukegan Road (Ill. 43) and Halfday Road (Ill. 22)
is under consideration; and
WHEREAS, this property and adjoining acreage was formerly designated
as a site for a Forest Preserve in the rapidly growing southeast part,of
Lake County; and
WHEREAS, this site, with its many large, old trees and native plants,
its historical interest as a campsite of the Pottowatomi Indians, the location
of much of the acreage-within the flood plain, its proximity to schools
whose Boards of Education have .expressed interest in its use as an outdoor
laboratory for botanical studies, has unique qualities which combine to make
its purchase a meaningful acquisition of open space in an area which is
rapidly being developed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village -of Deerfield that this Board respectfully and urgently
requests the purchase of this property by the Lake County Forest Preserve
District; and.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be sent to the
Lake County Forest Preserve District and its Land Acquisition Committee, and
to the Lake County Board of Supervisors.
PASSED this 22nd day of February, 1972.
ATTEST:
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Village Clerk
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APPROVED
i Village President