HomeMy WebLinkAbout4993_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 4993
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING AN HISTORICAL
PRESERVE OF CITRUS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 4959
WHEREAS,the voters of Redlands passed Measure "O" in November 1987 for the
acquisition of lands including citrus groves; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space Committee and the Parks Commission
wholeheartedly support this resolution; and
WHEREAS, Redlands has historically been famous for its citrus culture and
beautiful groves and the proliferation of housing tracts removed most of Redlands orange
groves; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to retain as an "Historical Preserve of Citrus"
an historically representative portion of the citrus groves as follows: 24 acres of the
Prospect Park Grove; 6 acres of Judson Grove; 13 acres of San Bernardino/Texas Street
Grove; 16.7 acres of Palmetto/Nevada Grove; 10 acres of Fifth Avenue Grove; 5 acres
of 1-10/California Grove; and 3 acres of Olive Avenue Grove.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above named sites will be known
as Historical Preserve Areas; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these citrus preserves will be supported by
grove receipts as may be necessary and available.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 15th day of June, 1993.
Mayor of the t.ity of=..Redlands
ATTEST:
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