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Chief Administrative Office, Parks Division recommends the Commission review and provide input on a new section of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code for Dog Parks rules.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In anticipation of opening the Dog Park, located at 4650 Oriental Street, the Parks Division is drafting a set of rules and regulations to be posted at the park. To ensure that these rules are enforceable, the County must amend the current parks ordinance to include dog parks. The Parks Division will draft a new chapter on dog parks, labeled Chapter 9.49. Once a draft is finalized, the Parks Division will return to the Board for the first reading.
On March 23rd, 2021, the Board approved the Parks Division to apply for Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018 (Prop 68) Per Capita Grant Program for the dog park, along with two other projects.
On September 21st, 2021, the Board approved the allocation of $50,000 Prop 68 Grant Funds, and $12,500 County match for a total project cost of $62,500.
On May 16th, 2023, the Board approved the relocation of the Dog Park to the Rail Park location at 4650 Oriental Street in El Dorado.
On January 9th, 2024, the Board conceptually approved the Parks Division to work with the Parks Commission to draft a new chapter in the El Dorado County Ordinance Code for dog parks.
As of January 2024, Parks staff are working on getting the fencing installed for the Dog Park, and Facilities staff are working on getting the playground installed. Due to the wet weather, we have been having both projects have been on hold. Once the fencing is installed at the dog park it will be near time for the park to open. There will be more future amenities planned at the Dog Park once more funding can be secured, such as water service, shade, benches, and tables.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
23-2170 1/9/24 - Conceptual approval to add Chapter 9.49 to the El Dorado County Ordinance Code
23-0937 5/16/23 - Relocation of Dog Park to El Dorado
21-1452 9/21/21 - Approval...
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