City of Milwaukee - File #: 121650

• File #: 121650
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/21/2013
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 4/9/2013
• Title: Resolution relating to the development and operation of an off-leash dog exercise area on a portion of public right-of-way and authorizing the expenditure of up to $50,000 for this purpose.
• Sponsors: ALD. ZIELINSKI
• Indexes: ANIMALS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
4/18/2013	0	MAYOR	SIGNED
4/9/2013	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	12:3
3/27/2013	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Individuals appearing: Ald. Tony Zielinski, 14th District Laura Schloesser, Milwaukee County Parks Andrew Appel, Community Bark Dog Wash and Coffee Bar	Pass	5:0
3/22/2013	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
3/22/2013	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
3/21/2013	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
121650
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference

Sponsor
ALD. ZIELINSKI
Title
Resolution relating to the development and operation of an off-leash dog exercise area on a portion of public right-of-way and authorizing the expenditure of up to $50,000 for this purpose.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the City Attorney to draft an agreement between the City and Milwaukee County relating to the development and operation of an off-leash dog exercise area on the public-right-of way located at E. Lincoln Avenue and S. Bay Street. The resolution also authorizes, upon the approval of the off-lease dog exercise area agreement by the Common Council, the transfer of up to $50,000 from the Allis and Lincoln Play Area rehabilitation account for the development of the off-leash dog exercise area.
Body
Whereas, There is no adequate open space in Bay View for dog owners to exercise their dogs off-leash; and

Whereas, The underutilized public right-of-way located immediately northwest of the intersection of E. Lincoln Avenue (grade-level portion) and S. Bay Street, underneath the Lincoln Avenue overpass above Bay Street could be developed into an off-leash dog exercise area; and

Whereas, The Milwaukee County Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture has expressed an interest into entering into a partnership with the City relating to the creation and operation of an off-leash dog exercise area on the public right-of-way located immediately northwest of the intersection of E. Lincoln Avenue (grade-level portion) and S. Bay Street, underneath the Lincoln Avenue overpass above Bay Street; and

Whereas, The Milwaukee County Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture has experience in the creation and operation of off-leash dog exercise areas, having opened its first off-leash dog exercise area in 1999 and currently operating 5 off-leash dog exercise areas throughout the County; and

Whereas, A partnership between the City and the Milwaukee County Department of Parks...