WHEREAS Denver’s trees form an integral part of its neighborhoods and especially its parks, and are worth many millions of dollars because of their aesthetic value, pollution-reduction, storm water mitigation, wildlife sheltering, climate tempering and other benefits;

WHEREAS recycled irrigation water furnished by Denver Water began to be utilized in some Denver parks beginning in 2004 and use of said water continues to be expanded to other parks in the system;

WHEREAS in 2014 the Denver Parks and Recreation Manager approved a concept for a 7,500 square foot building to house the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, presented by Comfort Dental, adjacent to the historic Pueblo Trading Post at Red Rocks Park without public input, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommendation, or historic preservation review,

WHEREAS the City has put the project on hold until a fall 2015 public process and committee reviews are completed,

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