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Advisory commission backs city participation in two conservation easements totaling $345,400
Summary
Following a closed session, the commission recommended that the city participate in conservation‑easement acquisitions with Sio Township (application ID 2006‑04) for up to $295,000 and Northfield Township (application ID 2023‑01) for up to $50,400, with funds to come from the open space and parkland preservation millage proceeds.
After meeting in closed session to discuss land acquisition, the Ann Arbor Greenbelt Advisory Commission returned to public session April 9 and approved two motions recommending that the city participate in conservation‑easement acquisitions.
The first motion recommended city participation with Sio Township on the property identified by application ID 2006‑04 and authorized appropriation of up to $295,000 from the open space and parkland preservation millage proceeds. The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
The second motion recommended city participation with Northfield Township for the property identified by application ID 2023‑01 and authorized appropriation of up to $50,400 from the millage proceeds; that motion also passed.
Commissioners framed both motions as participation agreements tied to specific application IDs. The motions were presented and voted on in public after the closed session; the recommendations will be forwarded to City Council for its review and potential action. The commission did not record a detailed roll‑call tally for the public record beyond members indicating approval by saying “aye.”
Next steps: staff will transmit the commission’s recommendations and supporting materials to City Council and the appropriate township partners for follow‑up on funding and final acquisition steps.
