G-2023-004 Chineese-Garden-Master-PlanRESOLUTION NO. G – 2023 – 004
RESOLUTION OF THE CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION
ADOPTING THE CARMEL CHINESE GARDEN MASTER PLAN
The Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation (the “Board”) met at a duly called and
authorized meeting of the Board held on the date set forth below, such meeting being called pursuant
to a notice stating the time, place and purpose of the meeting received by all of the Board Members,
and the following Resolutions were made, seconded and adopted by a majority of those present at
the meeting, which constituted a legal quorum of the Board.
WHEREAS, the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation (the “Park Board”) is a political
subdivision created and authorized to administer the Carmel/Clay Department of Parks and Recreation
(the “Department”) pursuant to that certain agreement entitled “Interlocal Cooperation Agreement”
signed by the respective authorized officials of Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana and City of
Carmel, Indiana on July 30, 2002 and effective January 1, 2003, as amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and Indiana Code Section 36-10-3-11 grants
the Park Board authority to prepare, publish, and distribute reports and other materials relating to park
and recreation activities in the Carmel Clay community; and
WHEREAS, the Park Board is dedicated to serving the park and recreation needs of the Carmel
Clay Community and recognizes the importance of sound planning to achieve this goal; and
WHEREAS, consistent with national accreditation standards and CCPR policies, it is appropriate
and necessary to create a site master plan prior to the development of a new park; and
WHEREAS, the Park Board, based on extensive input from key stakeholders, representatives of
the local Chinese community, and the general public, prepared a master plan to guide future capital
improvements in the Carmel Chinese Garden to best serve the park and recreation needs of the Carmel
Clay community; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2023, the Carmel Clay School Board authorized the development of the
Carmel Chinese Garden on its property located north of Carmel Elementary School based on this master
plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation adopts
the Carmel Chinese Garden Master Plan as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
Adopted and approved by the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation this 13th day of June
2023 by a vote of ___7____ ayes and ____0___ nays.
CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Richard F. Taylor III, President X
Aye Nay
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Jenn Kristunas, Vice-President X
Aye Nay
Lin Zheng, Treasurer X
Aye Nay
Linus Rude, Secretary X
Aye Nay
James D. Garretson X
Aye Nay
Carrie Holle Absent
Aye Nay
Joshua A. Kirsh Absent
Aye Nay
Kristin Kouka X
Aye Nay
Mark Westermeier X
Aye Nay
CERTIFICATION
I certify under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing members of the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks
and Recreation voted as indicated above at a public meeting on June 13, 2023.
Richard F. Taylor III, President
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EXHIBIT “A”
Carmel Chinese Garden Master Plan
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