Title
Resolution Authorizing Sternberger Park Lease Agreement between City of Greensboro and Guilford County
Body
Department: Parks & Recreation
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Wade Walcutt, Director, Parks and Recreation 2964
Contact 2 and Phone: Chris Wilson, Assistant City Manager 3815
PURPOSE:
The City plans to continue to lease a parcel of land commonly known as Sternberger Park, which is located at 715 Summit Ave in Gilmer Township of Guilford County as it has done previously since at least 2007. The terms of the agreement provide that the City will pay the County $1.00 annually to lease the land. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute ? 160A-461, approval of intergovernmental agreements is required by the governing body.
BACKGROUND:
The City's continued leasing of Sternberger Park shall commence on July 1, 2015 and shall continue for an initial period of one (1) year, with three additional one year renewal options requiring contract amendments. The above-described property shall be used as a public park and general open space so long as this Lease shall remain in effect. In addition, the City may utilize this park as a part of its "STREETSCAPING PROGRAM." In this regard, the City shall coordinate its park program with the Aycock Neighborhood Association in order to determine the needs and serve the best interests of the community and the citizens.
In accordance with the terms of the lease, the City will abide by the Guilford County Park Rules and Regulations, which are attached to the lease agreement and incorporated therein by reference as ATTACHMENT B. The City will be required to maintain the park and may make minor improvements of temporary or removable nature with approval of the County.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Based on the size of the property and location to nearby City maintained property, resources are available to maintain at no additional expense.
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