AGENDA DATE: 6/14/2017
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Darden Towe Park Operating Agreement
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Approval of the proposed operating agreement for Darden Towe Park
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Walker, Letteri, Kamptner, Herrick, Crickenberger
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Douglas C. Walker
BACKGROUND: In June of 2007, the City and County entered into an agreement that delineated City and County responsibilities for the administration, maintenance and operations of the Darden Towe Park property as a park and recreation area. The June 2007 agreement expires on June 30, 2017, and the Directors of the County and City Parks and Recreation Departments developed a new agreement (Attachment A), which has been reviewed and approved by the County and City Attorneys. On October 25, 2016, the Darden Towe Park Committee approved the agreement and recommends that it be forwarded to the County Board of Supervisors and City Council for their consideration. City Council is tentatively scheduled to consider this matter on June 19, 2017.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities
DISCUSSION: The operating and capital costs for the park will be divided between the City and County based on the relative population of the two localities according to the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service Annual Population Report. Based on that data, the Darden Towe FY 18 adopted budget divides the responsibilities for the park at 68.54% for the County and 31.46% for the City. All expenditures, whether capital or operating, are contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and Charlottesville City Council The proposed agreement establishes a new ten year term effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2027.
BUDGET IMPACT: The FY 18 adopted budget for Darden Towe Park is $313,2...
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