Whereas: The Silver Maple Forest is a vital part of our local eco-system and

Whereas: The Cambridge City Council has passed numerous resolutions in support of protecting this vital resource and

Whereas: There are currently plans to develop a 300 unit project on the Belmont owned portion of the Silver Maple Forest and

Whereas: It has become known that the developer’s plans include a drainage pipe to be located on Cambridge property and this pipe was not included in the original petition approved by the city and

Whereas: There are indications that the developer plans to use Cambridge land as a replication site and

Whereas: Previous City Councils have gone on record indicating that no Cambridge land should be used in any way for this project and

Whereas: There are indications that the plans to move forward with this development are imminent, therefore be it

Resolved: That the City Council go on record opposing the use of Cambridge land for either a drainage pipe and/or replication area and

Ordered: That the City Manager take all steps to ensure that the property owner is informed of this resolution and that no Cambridge land is used for this project.