Attachment_E_Interlocal_Agreement_btwn_City_of_Venice_and_Sarasota_County.pdf

This document is an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Venice and Sarasota County regarding parks and recreation services, effective October 1, 2026. The agreement establishes a collaborative framework for managing and maintaining Designated Regional City Parks, which include Brohard Park (with multiple associated park sites), Marina Park and Boat Ramp, Pinebrook Park, and Venice Beach. The ten-year contract will automatically renew in two additional five-year increments unless terminated in writing by either party. The agreement outlines detailed responsibilities for both the City and County, including maintenance, repairs, utility management, program delivery, and operational transitions.

The agreement includes specific financial provisions, such as a County Cap of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) per Designated Regional City Park per fiscal year for repair and replacement costs. The City will be responsible for capital improvements, vandalism costs, and expenses exceeding the County Cap. The County will handle operational responsibilities like turf maintenance, landscape management, pest control, irrigation, playground equipment maintenance, and recreational amenities upkeep. The agreement also specifies that the County will be responsible for scheduling park usage and negotiating third-party use agreements, while the City will manage ADA compliance, permits, and signage for the designated parks.