Title
Joint resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the Wildwood Park District for the purpose of providing Sheriff's marine patrol services.
Staff Summary
· The Park District has agreed to continue the Marine Patrol Services contract for one more year during the months of May through September on the waterways of Gages Lake.
· The contract continues an hourly rate of $78 for the service of two Sheriff's Marine Patrol Unit officers and one boat to be schedule on weekday and weekend afternoons and evenings, according to the Park Districts needs.
Body
WHEREAS, the Wildwood Park District has requested that the Sheriff provide marine patrol services on the waterways of Gages Lake; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff has indicated that the Marine Patrol could provide the services without adversely impacting their current operations; and
WHEREAS, the Village has agreed to compensate the Sheriff for Marine Patrol Services; and
WHEREAS, Lake County and the Wildwood Park District are authorized by Illinois State Statute to enter into intergovernmental agreements, venture, and undertakings to perform jointly any governmental purpose or undertaking either of them could perform singularly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Sheriff and the County Board Chair are authorized to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Wildwood Park District for the purpose of providing Sheriff's Marine Patrol Services to the Park District.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on May 8, 2012.