It is hereby found and determined that the public interest, convenience, health, welfare, and safety require that a minimum of three acres of property for each 1,000 persons residing within this city be devoted to local parks and recreational purposes. Said three acres are justified by the existing ratio of 2.202* acres of parks per 1,000 residents in the city, and the current maximum utilization of said acreage by the residents of Madera.
* 66,082 residents / 145.52 acres of parks = 454.109 residents per acre.
1,000 residents / 454.109 residents per acre = 2.202 acres per thousand residents.
(Ord. 951 C.S., passed 3-21-18)