Resolution 2022-39 Resolution No. 2022-39
AUTHORIZING SUPPORT AND PERMISSION FOR INCLUSION OF THE MARGE
CLINE WHITEWATER COURSE ACCESS SITE IN THE FABULOUS FOX! WATER
TRAIL
WHEREAS, the Fox River is recognized as a major natural resource corridor with
potential for recreation, scenic and historic trails and for economic development of river
communities; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service's National Water Trails System is a collaborative
effort administered by the National Park Service; and
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville enjoys the beautiful and scenic Fox River as
part of their community and as a clean, drinkable water source; and
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville has an outstanding open space system and is
engaged in development of river access and diverse recreational opportunities along the Fox
River to serve the needs of residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville encourages and supports efforts to enhance
economic development along the riverfront and revitalization of river communities; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail is to establish and interpret a
Fox River Water Trail along the 200 +mile river course from the headwaters in Waukesha
County, Wisconsin to the confluence with the Illinois River in Ottawa, Illinois to provide access
for all to the natural resources, recreational opportunities, scenic beauty, and historic and cultural
assets of the Fox River Valley; and
WHEREAS, the objectives of the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail includes promoting
ecotourism and recreational opportunities throughout the River corridor, enhancing community
recognition of the unique assets of the Fox River and supporting economic development and
revitalization of river communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. That the United City of Yorkville hereby supports inclusion of the Marge
Cline Whitewater Course access site in the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail seeking designation as a
National Water Trail as part of the National Water Trail System.
Section 2. Each section, clause, and provision of this Resolution shall be considered as
separable, and the invalidity of one or more shall not have any effect upon the validity of other
sections, clauses, or provisions of this Resolution
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Section 3. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
approval as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
27th day of September, A.D. 2022.
CIT CLERK
KEN KOCH AYE DAN TRANSIER AYE
ARDEN JOE PLOCHER AYE CRAIG SOLING AYE
CHRIS FUNKHOUSER AYE MATT MAREK AYE
SEAVER TARULIS AYE JASON PETERSON AYE
APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois
this Lit"day of (O be , A.D. 2022.
MAYOR
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