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6. Rules. As this is the first off leash park in the Orono parks system, Staff developed a set of off leash specific rules. The rules are modeled off of other municipal and regional off leash park rules. See Exhibit D for the listing of proposed park rules. 7. Fee Schedule. In order to cover the additional expenses associated with managing a dog park most municipalities charge a fee for a park pass. Staff proposed the following fees for the dog park. Annual passes will be in the form of a rearview mirror hanger for the vehicle and a wallet pass/receipt for the dog owner. Council may want to consider a phase in period for 2016. a. Annual Passes. $25 for residents and $35 for non-residents. • Valid from the purchase date until December 31st of the same year. • Passes may be purchased at Orono City Hall. • Valid for members of the same household and are otherwise non-transferable. • Passes include both a pass card that must be carried while in the off-leash area, and a parking pass that must be displayed when parking in an area posted for pass holders. b. Day passes. Passes are $5 and may be purchased at pay boxes located at the park. A one- time credit of a $5 daily dog off-leash pass can be applied to the cost of an annual dog off- leash pass when purchased. 8. Ordinance Changes. To accommodate off leash parks two sections of the city code require amendment, a section of code specifically addressing off leach parks should be added and the Fee Schedule amended. The recommended ordinance changes are based on existing ordinances in other municipalities with dog/ off leash parks. Proposed ordinance changes are at Exhibit D. 9. Amended and Restated Post Closing Agreement. The post-closing agreement for the park was revised to allow for the park to be used as an off leash park. The revised agreement is Exhibit F. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Move to approve the Plan/Design for reconfiguring Lurton Park to an off leash dog park, adopt the proposed ordinance changes, amend the City Fee Schedule, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Amended and Restated Post Closing Agreement.