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Friends of the Lodi Dog Park report fundraising milestone; committee asks for formal plans and lease details
Summary
Friends of the Lodi Dog Park have exceeded their fundraising goal and plan two more events; the Parks Committee asked staff to formalize cost estimates and recommended the group present firm numbers to the March meeting before any lease is executed.
The Friends of the Lodi Dog Park reported Feb. 4 that they have surpassed their fundraising goal as they continue preparing for a proposed dog park in Lodi. Jennie Larson told the Parks Committee the group has two additional fundraising events planned and has raised sufficient funds to exceed its original target.
Brenda Ayers, city staff, told the committee project plans must be formalized with cost estimates for fencing and related items before the city enters a lease. Ayers also said the city should not enter a lease until the property is actively used and that there would be a lease between the city and the cemetery association plus a memorandum of understanding between the city and the Friends of the Lodi Dog Park; Ayers noted the cemetery association provided a list of lease items it would like included.
Chair Tim Ripp and the committee recommended the item be reviewed by the Economic Development, Finance, and Human Resources Committee in February. The Parks Committee asked the Friends of the Lodi Dog Park to present firm numbers at the March Parks Committee meeting so the EDFHR Committee and Parks Committee can consider lease terms and costs.
No formal lease or council authorization occurred at the Feb. 4 meeting; staff directed that formal cost estimates and a proposed lease memorandum be prepared for committee-level review.
