Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with Orland Township Providing Cost Sharing to Construct a Dog Park
History
The Village and Township both recognize that it would be beneficial for the community to have a designated area to exercise their canine pets and have agreed to share in the cost of constructing and equipping a dog park as outlined in the plan designed by the village staff for Centennial Park. The cost of construction was estimated in 2011 to be approximately $182,761.00. The intergovernmental agreement provides for the Village to advance the project and be reimbursed by the Township 50% of the total cost up to but not in excess of $100,000.00.
This partnership between the Village and the Township will advance the Dog Park project much more rapidly as the Village originally contemplated phasing in the development over several years. Subsequent to committee review, section 6 was added to the IGA. This new section ensures that township residents will have the same access to the dog park as village residents. The proposed plan and intergovernmental agreement are attached for your review.
On August 6, 2012, this item was reviewed and approved by the Recreation & Parks Committee and referred to the Village Board for approval.
Financial Impact
FY2013 - Village advancement of the construction of Dog Park estimated at $182,761.00 with 50% of the total construction cost not to exceed $100,000 reimbursed by Orland Township
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve an intergovernmental agreement with Orland Township to share in the cost to construct a Dog Park at Centennial Park in Orland Park.