City of Oak Creek

Common Council Report

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Item No.:         21

Recommendation:  That the Council adopt resolution 10426-111604, which would approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Outdoor Facilities between the City of Oak Creek and Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District.

Background:  At one time, the City of Oak Creek had five different land lease agreements with the School District giving the City exclusive right and privilege of using those premises for municipal recreation purposes.

The Memorandum of Understanding Outdoor Facilities between the City of Oak Creek (“City”) and the Oak-Creek-Franklin Joint School District (“School District”) sets forth terms and conditions for the development, usage, maintenance and renovation of outdoor facilities by the City on School District property.

The Memorandum of Understanding has been reviewed and approved by the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission, the City Attorney, and the City’s Risk Management Insurance Carrier.

Fiscal Impact:  The City has previously developed, constructed and currently uses and maintains outdoor facilities located on School District property.  The City will be responsible for development costs and maintenance costs of future outdoor facilities developed by the City on School District property.

Prepared by: Doug Schachtner, CRPR	Respectfully submitted, Barbara S. Blumenfield, Ph.D City Administrator
Director of Parks, Rec & Forestry
Fiscal Review by: Beverly A. Buretta, CMC City Clerk