HomeMy WebLinkAboutFriends of Leash Optional Parks - Temporary Site of the Winter Springs Paw Park 2003 12 10Ronald W. McLemore
City Manager
December 10, 2003
Bob Rucci, President
Friends of Leash Optional Parks
-973 Turkey Hollow Circle
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Dear Bob:
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708 -2799
Telephone (407) 327 -1800
As you know the City Commission approved a temporary site located on the Wincey
Tract of Central Winds Park.
The Commission was extremely sensitive to the fact that this is a temporary site, and the
need for users of this site to understand its temporary status.
Relatedly, since your organization is the focal point of user support for the Paw Park I am
requesting that you sign this Memorandum of Understanding simply asking you and your
members to acknowledge the terms under which the park is being made available, and to
assist in making dog enthusiasts who may not be members of your organization aware of
these terms.
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to make people aware of the terms
under which the park is being made available. There is obviously nothing in the
memorandum that obligates FLOP to any penalties or sanctions for failure to perform any
of the terms of the memorandum.
Sincerely,
Ronald W. McLemore
City Manager
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cc: Mayor and Commission
City Attorney
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS HEREIN
REFERRED TO AS CITY, AND FRIENDS OF LEASH
OPTIONAL PARKS, INC., HEREIN REFERRED TO AS FLOP.
WHEREAS, as the City and FLOP agree that a current need exists for a Park dedicated
to the purpose of off leash training and recreational opportunities the City and FLOP
acknowledge the following:
1. The City will make available approximately two acres of land located on what is
commonly referred to as the Wincey Tract at Central Winds Park, further
described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto for the operations of a temporary dog
park to be used for off leash training and recreational opportunities.
2. The Park shall be known as the Temporary Site of the Winter Springs Paw Park.
3. This facility is being located on the site of a future water reclamation facility and
which requires that this site be made available as a temporary only site for the
Paw Park.
4. The temporary period of use will begin at such time the City completes the
improvements necessary to make the Park operational and shall be terminated on
September 30, 2007.
5. The Commission may extend the use of the site for use as a Paw Park at its
discretion if it determines that the site is not needed for a water reclamation
facility or other municipal purpose, and that the operations of the facility has
proven to be an acceptable use of the site compatible with uses surrounding the
site.
6. Funding for the FY03 use of the Temporary Paw Park has been appropriated in
the amount of $15,000 including $12,000 in City General Funds, and $3,000 from
FLOP donations, as further described in Exhibit "C" attached hereto.
7. Future year funding shall be based upon available general fund revenues and
FLOP donations.
8. The operations of the Temporary Paw Park shall be under the exclusive
responsibility and management of the City.
9. FLOP and all other users of the park shall be strictly governed by the Paw Park
Rules adopted by the City, further described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto.
10. The City shall not be responsible for or liable for any injuries to animals or
persons visiting the temporary Paw Park.
11. FLOP shall distribute this memorandum to its members and to the extent possible
to other users of the park.
The undersigned acknowledges the terms and conditions of this Memorandum of
Understanding.
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Ronald W. McLemore
City Manager
Bob Rucci
President
FLOP
Attachment 1: Exhibit "A" Paw Park Plan.
Attachment 2: Exhibit "B" Park Rules.
Attachment 3: Exhibit "C" Commission Agenda Item 209, December 8, 2003.
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EXHIBIT "B"
RULES OF PAW PARK OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
ANY PERSON ENTERING THIS PARK
CONSENTS TO THE FOLLOWING RULES:
1. ONLY DOGS AND THEIR OWNERSMANDLERS ARE PERMITTED IN THIS PARK.
2. ALL DOGS ENTERING THIS PARK MUST BE LICENSED AND VACCINATED AND THEIR
CURRENT DOG LICENSE TAG MUST BE VISIBLY DISPLAYED.
NO DOGS UNDER FOUR (4) MONTHS OF AGE ARE PERMITTED IN THIS PARK.
4. FEMALE DOGS IN HEAT ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE PARK.
5. DOGS MUST BE LEASHED WHEN ENTERING AND LEAVING THIS PARK, AND DOG
OWNERS /HANDLERS MUST HAVE A LEASH IN THEIR POSSESSION AT ALL TIMES WHILE
IN THIS PARK.
6. NO MORE THAN THREE DOGS PER OWNER/HANDLER WILL BE ALLOWED IN THIS PARK AT
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7. PERSONS WHO BRING CHILDREN INTO THIS PARK MUST KEEP THEM UNDER STRICT
SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES.
AN ADULT DOG OWNERMANDLER MUT BE IN THE PARK, WITHIN VIEW AND VOICE
COMMAND OF THEIR DOG(S) AT ALL TIMES.
9. AGGRESSIVE DOGS ARE PROHIBITED FROM THIS PARK. IN ADDITION, ANY DOG
EXHIBITING AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR WITHIN THIS PARK SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY
REMOVED FROM THIS PARK BY THE DOG'S OWNER/HANDLER.
10. DOG WASTE MUST BE CLEANED UP BY THE DOG'S OWNERMANDLER.
11. DOG OWNERS /HANDLERS MUST IMMEDIATELY FILL ANY HOLES THAT THEIR DOGS
CREATE IN THIS PARK.
12. DOG OWNERS /HANDLERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DOGS'S ACTIONS AND FOR
ENSURING THAT THEIR DOGS DO NOT ESCAPE THE FENCED -IN AREA OF THIS PARK.
ANY PERSON ENTERING THIS PARK DOES SO AT THEIR OWN RISK AND
AGREES TO HOLD HARLESS THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS FROM ANY
INJURY, CLAIM, OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE USE OF THIS PARK.
EXHIBIT "C"
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 209
12/08/03
Meeting
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PUBLIC HEARING
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Authorization
REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission's
approval to proceed with the Temporary Paw Park on the Central Winds
Expansion Property (Wincey) per the Concept Plan.
PURPOSE: To obtain Commission approval to proceed with the Paw Park.
CONSIDERATION:
• At the Tuesday, April 2, 2003, Special Meeting of the City Commission, Resolution
2002 -16 which established the creation of the Paw Park Committee was approved.
• The Paw Park Advisory Committee presented its report and recommendations to the
City Commission at a Workshop on January 23, 2003.
• At the April 14, 2003 meeting, the City Commission approved $ 15,000 for a
Temporary Paw Park if the friends of Leash Optional Parks would raise $ 3,000.
• The friends of Leash Option Parks raised the $ 3,000, however the Plante Family
decided to not short term lease their property to the City for a Paw Park.
• A back portion of the Central Winds Expansion Property (Wincey) could be used as a
Temporary Paw Park.
FUNDING: $15,000 budgeted in FY 03/04.
Estimated Costs
1. Under -drain 2,000
2. Lease Fencing and Gate 2,500
3. Water Line and Fountains 1,500
4. 1 Lease Port -a -John (Handicap Accessible) 2,000
5. Dispenses, Trash Cans, and Bags 1,000
6. Signage 1,000
7. Shade Structures 5,000
$15,000
RECOMMENDATION:
The Parks and Recreation Department is recommending that the City Commission approve
proceeding with the Temporary Paw Park on the Central Winds Park Expansion Property
(Wincey) per the Concept Plan.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
December 2003 Order Materials
Jan. — Feb. 2004 Installations
March 2004 Open to the public
ATTACHMENTS:
#1 Temporary Paw Park Site Plan.
COMMISSION ACTION:
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