WHEREAS, the Strategic Land Acquisition Committee created
by the Village of Granville Council identified Bryn Du as
a valuable cultural landmark and a historic property at
risk of unwanted development;
WHEREAS, the Village of Granville is committed to
the preservation of greenspace;
WHEREAS, the development of land at Bryn Du would
have an adverse impact on Bryn Du as a historic and
cultural landmark, further burden the school system, and
create increased pressure on infrastructure;
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of
Granville voted to place the purchase of Bryn Du on the
ballot for the November 2002 general election;
WHEREAS, a committee of citizens, on the basis of
detailed research and considerable discussion, had
determined the importance of preserving Bryn Du, and
especially the green space;
WHEREAS, the committee has marshaled data that
provides the citizenry with information on: the possible
impacts of developing Bryn Du; the range of costs for
renovating the main building; possible uses; funding
sources; and elicited citizen input;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by a unanimous vote
of the Council of Granville, Ohio, that:
Section I: Council enthusiastically supports the
public purchase of Bryn Du.
Section II: Village Council commits to accept the
previously offered greenspace money from Township Trustees
under conditions acceptable to both parties.
Section III: Village Council thanks the Longaberger
Company for its willingness to present this opportunity to
voters of this Village.
Section IV: This resolution shall take effect and be
in force immediately upon
passage.