Maywood approves intergovernmental agreement with Park District for two buildings; board adds gazebo

The Village of Maywood Board of Trustees approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Maywood Park District on Feb. 15, 2022 that covers management, operation and maintenance of the 200 South 5th Avenue building, the 1100 South 11th Avenue building and portions of Maywood Park.

Mayor Nathaniel George Booker pulled Omnibus Item G for separate consideration. Trustee A. Sanchez moved — and Trustee M. Lightford seconded — an amendment to add the park gazebo to the agreement. The board approved the amended resolution with Ayes from Mayor Booker and Trustees A. Sanchez, S. Reyes-Plummer, M. Jones, M. Lightford and A. Peppers; Trustee I. Brandon voted Nay. The motion carried 7–1.

The motion and recorded vote indicate the board intends to formalize the Park District’s role in managing the two buildings and park areas named in the item, with the gazebo added by amendment. The transcript does not record additional debate or the text of the agreement’s terms; the meeting packet referenced an intergovernmental agreement but detailed provisions (such as term length, maintenance responsibilities, or financial arrangements) were not included in the minutes text.

Why it matters: transferring or assigning management responsibilities for village-owned facilities alters operational oversight and may affect scheduling, maintenance budgets and community programming. The addition of the gazebo to the agreement suggests board attention to small-site assets inside park property.

What’s next: the board approved the amended resolution; staff and the Park District must complete any required signatory and implementation steps. The transcript does not specify effective dates or funding commitments for the agreement.