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A Resolution recognizing that the tributary flowing through the Dogwood Trace subdivision in Lexington-Fayette County is named “Brannon Run” from the point of its origin to the point of its confluence with South Elkhorn Creek. [Council Office, Maynard]
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WHEREAS, headwater streams play a critical role in the ecology, the hydrology, and the quality of water of larger streams and rivers, by providing sediment control, nutrient control, reducing downstream flooding, providing wildlife habitat, and maintaining base flow in larger streams and rivers; and
WHEREAS, Neighbors United for South Elkhorn Creek is currently working to restore the natural vegetative stream buffers along the stream that flows through the Dogwood Trace subdivision and enters South Elkhorn Creek; and
WHEREAS, this stream that flows through the Dogwood Trace subdivision is an important aesthetic and environmental amenity; and
WHEREAS, volunteers working with Neighbors United for South Elkhorn Creek have been using the name “Brannon Run” to refer to this stream during their work; and
WHEREAS, Neighbors United for South Elkhorn Creek has petitioned the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council to recognize “Brannon Run” as the name of this stream from the point of its origin to the point of its confluence with South Elkhorn Creek.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Council of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government recognizes that the tributary flowing through the Dogwood Trace subdivision located in Lexington-Fayette County is named “Brannon Run” from the point of its origin to the point of its confluence with South Elkhorn Creek.
Section 2 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL
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