2020.09.30 Council Agenda Item 9

Summary

Update from the Falmouth Land Trust on the possible acquisition of a 52-acre parcel located on the corner of Johnson Road and Route 1 and a potential request for a supplemental appropriation and order by the Town Council.

A public comment period will be included with this item (3 minutes).

ACTION: Council action is possible.

Description

The February 3, 2020,  March 9, 2020 and April 13, 2020 Council meeting agendas included discussions of a request by the Falmouth Land Trust for the Town to contribute funding towards the possible acquisition of a 52-acre parcel located on the corner of Johnson Road and Route 1.

At this meeting, the Trust will provide an update on its fundraising efforts. The Trust will potentially request a supplemental appropriation from the Town Council for additional funding. Due to the Trust's continued fundraising, the Trust has indicated that the request amount will not exceed $25,000. 

The presentation and order template are attached.