DEPARTMENT: Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Goodhue County For Custodial And Reservations Services
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 18-056 (January 23, 2018), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted the Lake Byllesby Regional Park Master plan; and
WHEREAS, this master plan project was coordinated with master planning for Byllesby Park in Goodhue County; and
WHEREAS, Goodhue County’s Byllesby Park Master Plan was approved by the Goodhue County Board of Commissioners on December 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, a picnic pavilion with restrooms was identified in the approved master plan. Goodhue County received a Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Legacy Grant for Byllesby Park Pavilion Project; and
WHEREAS, the project included the construction of an improved picnic pavilion and modern restrooms; and
WHEREAS, due to their limited staff resources, Goodhue County requested Dakota County’s support in providing daily custodial services and online reservations support to facilitate the operations of the new pavilion in Byllesby Park; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends providing these custodial and reservation services to Goodhue County per an agreed-upon scope of services as a pilot effort through the recommended term; and
WHEREAS, a joint staff team has developed a scope of services; and
WHEREAS, predominant terms include term duration, payment for services, pavilion revenue, and roles and responsibilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute a joint powers agreement with the County of Goodhue for custodial and reservation services provided by Dakota County for the recently constructed Pavilion and restroom facilities located in Byllesby Park, Goodhue County, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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