R 290
2001-H 6524
Enacted 6/19/2001


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SUPPORTING THE AQUIDNECK ISLAND PLANNING COMMISSION, WEST SIDE MASTER PLAN PROJECT

Introduced By:  Representatives Long, Levesque, Maher, W.H. Murphy and Amaral Date Introduced:   June 19, 2001

WHEREAS, The Aquidneck Island Planning Commission is a joint municipal planning commission established by Rhode Island General Laws Title 45, Chapter 22.1 to coordinate the discussion and exploration of important island-community-wide issues; and

WHEREAS, The Aquidneck Island Planning Commission has established the West Side Master Plan Task Force to develop a long-term, coordinated master plan for the West Side of Aquidneck Island extending from the Gateway Center in Newport, North to the Mount Hope Bridge and from Route 114 (West Main Road) West to the East Passage of Narragansett Bay; and

WHEREAS, The residents and workers of Aquidneck Island and the state will have the opportunity to guide the master planning process; and

WHEREAS, The West Side Master Plan Task Force will develop this master plan to enhance Naval Station Newport, plan for economic development that complements surrounding land features, provide more active and passive recreation for community members, increase vistas and access on public properties along Narragansett Bay and achieve the Shared Island Vision by incorporating the four elements in the Master Plan; and

WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the communities of Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth and Naval Station Newport to develop the West Side Master Plan together as one island community in order to foster and preserve the natural beauty and resources of the island; and

WHEREAS, It is the intent of the State of Rhode Island to recognize the achievements made by the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission to improve the quality of life for Aquidneck Islanders and to support the ongoing, long-term efforts to proactively plan for the future pressures of growth and tourism; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Rhode Island House of Representatives supports the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission and the West Side Master Plan Task Force; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Rhode Island House of Representatives requests grant funding from the United States government to accomplish the necessary planning process; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Rhode Island's Congressional Delegation, the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission, and the West Side Master Plan Task Force.

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