THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. 1589 Title Resolution affirming the designation by the Landmarks Preservation Commission of the Baird (now Astor) Court, New York Zoological Park (The Bronx Zoo) located at the Bronx Park, south of East Fordham Road, The Bronx, Designation List No. 315, LP-1888 (L.U. No. 841; 20005457 HKX; N 000683 HKX). Body By Council Members Eisland and Sabini WHEREAS, the Landmarks Preservation Commission filed with the Council on June 29, 2000 a copy of its designation dated June 20, 2000 (the "Designation"), of the Baird (now Astor) Court, New York Zoological Park (The Bronx Zoo) located at the Bronx Park, south of East Fordham Road, Borough of The Bronx, as a landmark and (Block 3120, Lot 20), as its landmark site pursuant to Section 3020 of the New York City Charter; WHEREAS, the Designation is subject to review by the Council pursuant to Section 3020 of the City Charter; WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission submitted to the Council on August 16, 2000 its report on the Designation dated August 9, 2000 (the "Report"); WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Designation on October 10, 2000; and WHEREAS, the Council has considered the land use implications and other policy issues relating to the Designation; RESOLVED: Pursuant to Section 3020 of the City Charter, and on the basis of the information and materials contained in the Designation and the Report, the Council affirms the Designation. Adopted. Office of the City Clerk, } The City of New York, } ss.: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution passed by The Council of The City of New York on October 12, 2000, on file in this office. ............................................ City Clerk, Clerk of Council