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File #: 67407    Version: 1 Name: 12382 - Junction Ridge Park Oasis - 8502 Elderberry Rd.
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/14/2021 In control: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
On agenda: 11/2/2021 Final action: 11/2/2021
Enactment date: 11/5/2021 Enactment #: RES-21-00726
Title: Authorizing the City of Madison to accept ownership of certain improvements from the Junction Ridge Neighborhood Association, which will create a neighborhood oasis in Junction Ridge Park, located at 8502 Elderberry Road. (9th A.D.)
Sponsors: Syed Abbas, Nikki Conklin
Attachments: 1. PC Locator Maps.pdf, 2. Exhibit A-Improvements sketch (preliminary).pdf, 3. Exhibit B-Locator Map.pdf, 4. FILE ID 65235
Fiscal Note
No City appropriation required.
Title
Authorizing the City of Madison to accept ownership of certain improvements from the Junction Ridge Neighborhood Association, which will create a neighborhood oasis in Junction Ridge Park, located at 8502 Elderberry Road. (9th A.D.)
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WHEREAS, the Junction Ridge Neighborhood Association (the “Association”) wishes to install and maintain certain permanent improvements within a portion of Junction Ridge Park, including: patio pavers, flagstone steps, sidewalk, planters, landscaping, signage, bike rack, and benches, as well as nearby prairie restoration (collectively, the “Oasis”), as illustrated on attached Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, The City of Madison (the “City”) is funding the project through a neighborhood grant, which the City Planning Division administered after authorization by Common Council Resolution File ID No. 65235, adopted on May 18, 2021; and

WHEREAS, various other City agencies, including the City Attorney’s office, the Parks Division, City Engineering, and the Risk Manager have reviewed this request and conditionally approved the placement and installation of the Oasis, as depicted on attached Exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, after installation of the Oasis, the Association will transfer ownership to the City in exchange for the ongoing maintenance and repair of the Oasis by the Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Madison authorizes the transfer of ownership of the Oasis improvements from the Association to the City, to be located within Junction Ridge Park located at 8502 Elderberry Road, as illustrated on attached Exhibit A and depicted on attached Exhibit B, subject to the following conditions:

1. After the initial installation of the Oasis and use of the neighborhood grant funds, the Association shall be responsible for all repair and maintenance costs associated with the Oasis.

2. The Association shall install the Oasis at a specific location ap...

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