Township council has authorized a land use agreement with the Kinette Club of Drayton to facilitate the Mapleton Splash Pad project.
In a report to council on April 10, CAO Manny Baron explained the land use agreement between the municipality and the club for the use of ABC Park is required in order for the project to be eligible for funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
“As always, we are very supportive of our community partners and have created a very simple agreement that captures every requirement needed by OTF,” Baron states in the report.
The agreement stipulates:
– the splash pad will be constructed in ABC Park and is to be open for public use and enjoyment;
– the agreement for the land use is for a minimum of five years, and renewable every year after the initial five-year term;
– the township will be responsible for design plans and inspections, service hook ups, overseeing the construction, ongoing maintenance, daily monitoring of the site, winterizing and reporting to the appropriate ministries;
– the Kinettes will be responsible for fundraising and working with the township to determine the design of the splash pad activities; and
– the township will include the splash pad in its overall liability coverage.
“Thanks staff and committee for getting this done. I understand there are deadlines and I’m glad this was successful,” said Mayor Neil Driscoll.
On April 12 the Mapleton Splash Pad Committee announced the project has been awarded a $150,000 OTF grant to purchase and install equipment.
