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File #: RES 19-297    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
In control: President and Board of Trustees
On agenda: 10/7/2019 Final action: 10/7/2019
Title: A Resolution Approving a License Agreement for a Pet Relief Area between the Village of Oak Park and LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC and Authorizing its Execution
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. License Agreement - Emerson

Submitted By                     

Tammie Grossman, Director of Development Customer Services and John Wielebnicki, Director of Public Works

 

Reviewed By

LKS

 

Agenda Item Title

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A Resolution Approving a License Agreement for a Pet Relief Area between the Village of Oak Park and LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC and Authorizing its Execution

 

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Overview

Overview

Since the completion of the Emerson Apartment Complex owned and managed by LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC, (located at Maple and Westgate) the downtown Oak Park area has experienced an increase number of dogs in the area. The Emerson building does not have a dedicated dog area. LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC is requesting permission to improve the Village owned area in front of their building at 1132 Westgate and by creating an hygenic pet relief area that they will be responsible to maintain.

 

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Recommendation

Recommendation

Approve the Resolution

 

Fiscal Impact

LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC is responsible for improving the pet relief area with hygenic materials approved by the Village of Oak Park.

 

Background

After the additions of the larger apartment complexes, there has been an increase in dogs in the downtown area. With the exception of the Emerson, all of the other apartment buildings have ready access to grassy areas for pet relief activities. The Village has since seen an increase in pet activities in landscaped areas resulting in the destruction of those areas. Staff from the Downtown Oak Park organization and Emerson did a survey of the immediate vicinity and identified the area in front of 1132 Westgate near a ComEd transformer as the best location to create a pet relief area.

 

Village staff reviewed the request and agree that the location is best suited to become a pet relief area. LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC will be responsible for installing a permeable solid surface, a pet waste container and plastic bag receptical in the area. They will also be responsible for maintaining and ensuring that the area is in good condition.

 

Alternatives

Ask staff to look for a different location or request LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC to accommodate an area on site subject to the Village’s review and approval.

 

Previous Board Action

NA

 

Citizen Advisory Commission Action

NA

 

Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments

NA

 

Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities

NA