RESOLUTION #2007-084

 

ENDORSING AND ENCOURAGING VOTERS TO VOTE YES  FOR THE “GREEN ACRES, FARMLAND, BLUE ACRES AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOND ACT OF 2007”

 

            WHEREAS continued investment in open space, farmland and historic preservation is vitally important to the State as it enhances New Jersey’s economy, safeguards its remaining natural, agricultural, recreational and cultural resources and preserves its character; and

 

            WHEREAS New Jersey continues to face incredible pressure from development, losing over 40 acres of open space daily to new development projects; and

 

            WHEREAS protecting open spaces and improving community parks throughout the State, including urban areas, supports New Jersey state and local economies by stabilizing local property taxes and revitalizing communities; and

 

            WHEREAS the Garden State Preservation Trust, the financing authority for the Green Acres, Farmland, and Historic Preservation programs, is virtually depleted despite the continued need for the programs it makes possible; and

 

            WHEREAS on November 6, 2007, the voters of New Jersey will be asked to approve the Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007, which authorizes the state to issue $200 million in bonds to fund New Jersey’s preservation programs for one year and the Blue Acres program to purchase flood prone properties; and

 

            WHEREAS passage of the Bond Act is desperately needed to fund the continued protection of New Jersey’s natural areas and cultural sites while a long-term funding solution for the Garden State Preservation Trust is determined and secured.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Harvey Cedars, in the County of Ocean, and State of New Jersey as follows:

 

  1. The municipality encourages the voters of New Jersey to vote yes on the Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007 on November 6, 2007.
  2. The Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to provide a copy of the Resolution to the following:
    1. The Honorable Jon Corzine, Governor
    2. 9th, 10th and 30th Legislative Districts
    3. Keep It Green, c/o NJ Audubon Society

 

PASSED ON:  September 7, 2007