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Trustees approve nonexclusive county license for canoe launch at Bartlett's Park
Summary
The board approved an intergovernmental, nonexclusive license allowing county partners to design, build and maintain a floating canoe/kayak launch in Bartlett's Park; the agreement is a two-year term with automatic one-year renewals and includes provisions on equipment removal.
The Village of East Dundee approved an intergovernmental, nonexclusive license agreement with county partners on Monday to design, construct and maintain a floating canoe and kayak launch at Bartlett’s Park.
Why it matters: the launch is intended to expand public access to the Fox River and to support riverfront recreation without committing the village to a fixed Water Street design. Trustees emphasized that the agreement covers only the canoe launch structure and access path, not any broader Water Street redesign.
Key terms and discussion: the agreement references plans attached as Exhibit A and describes the launch location as the one shown in the attached design; staff said the village could revisit location and final design later. The term in the draft license is two years; it would automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless terminated by either party. The county retains the right to remove ("take back") installed equipment on termination; maintenance and improvements are expected to become the village’s responsibility at a defined point in the schedule. Staff said any removal would be limited to the equipment (the floating launch) and would not automatically trigger reimbursement for installation costs.
Trustees asked whether the license commits the village to a permanent launch at the specified park and whether terminating the agreement would create financial liabilities; staff responded the license as drafted does not require the village to repay installation costs but does allow removal of equipment by the county on termination. Staff also clarified that the rental of kayak devices was not part of this agreement; the license covers the floating launch and access pathway only.
Outcome: the resolution authorizing the village manager to execute the nonexclusive license for the canoe launch was moved, seconded and approved by the board.
Next steps: staff will finalize the agreement language, confirm exhibit plans, and coordinate with county engineers on construction timing and a maintenance transition plan.
