The powers and duties of the Greenspace Trust include the following:
(1) Develop a greenspace management plan for the entire urban county, concentrating on urban service and expansion areas, within twenty-four (24) months after the first official meeting of the Greenspace Trust. This plan should be developed for review and adoption by the planning commission as an amendment to the comprehensive plan. This plan should subsequently be reviewed and updated every five (5) years concurrent with the comprehensive plan.
(2) Make specific recommendations to the mayor and council on actions, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) The sale of land or any interest therein held by the urban county government.
(b) The acquisition of conservation easements, scenic easements and nature preserve land.
(c) The acceptance of property interests acquired by gift.
(3) Educate citizens about greenspace preservation and maintenance.
(4) Negotiate the conveyance of property interests.
(5) Monitor land contained in the greenspace program and conduct annual on-site inspections. Recommend enforcement of greenspace agreements.
(6) Hold title to and convey interests in real property.
(7) Hold title to and convey interest in conservation easements
(8) Encourage economic development and tourism consistent with the goals of this article.
(9) Promote and cooperate development and tourism consistent with the goals of this article.
(10) Prepare and present to the mayor and council an annual, written report which summarizes the previous year's activities.
(11) Apply for and receive funds from any state, federal or public entity appropriate to the goals of the trust.
(12) Solicit and receive contributions and donations from individuals and groups for the purpose of carrying out its duties as set forth herein.
(13) Solicit financial and other contributions to the urban county government or to the Greenspace Trust, including, but not limited to, donations of money, services and real property.
(14) Adopt bylaws, rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out its duties and purposes as set forth in this article.
(Ord. No. 075-2022 , § 6, 7-7-22)