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APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, QUIVIRA COUNCIL FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF LAKE AFTON PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING A "CAMPOREE" EVENT.
Presented by: Ron Holt, Assistant County Manager.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreement, and authorize the Chairman to sign.
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By virtue of this agreement, the County grants to the Boy Scouts of America, Quivira Council exclusive use of a portion of the Lake Afton Park for the purpose of sponsoring and holding a "Camporee" event and related activities, subject to reasonable inspections and access by County personnel, on the following dates in 2012: Friday, April 20; Saturday, April 21; and, Sunday, April 22. Activities are to include: camping; use of firing range for archery and bb gun target practice; use of nature trails; use of lake for fishing; and other activities.
Any closure of or controlled access to County road(s) requires a separate agreement. "Controlled access" is defined as the non-exclusive use of public roadways to the extent that the use does not conflict with public safety as determined by the Sedgwick County Sheriff. Regardless of whether the closure or controlled access to County road(s) is required, the Boy Scouts of America, Quivira Council agrees to coordinate with the Sheriff's Office with regard to traffic control upon County road(s).
Financial Considerations: None
Legal Considerations: K.S.A. 19-212 allows the BOCC to make such orders concerning county property as deemed expedient and to have care of county property. K.S.A. 19-101 allows counties to make contracts and do all other acts in relation to county property. A certificate of insurance approved by the office of the county counselor is required pursuant to section 5 of the agreement. K.S.A. 19-2801 et seq. allows counties broad authority to operate recreational facilities and activities. Similar terms and conditions have been entered into in prior agreements with this group.
Policy Considerations: None
Outside Attendees: None
Multimedia Presentation: N/A