Type of Jurisdictions Involved
City
Village
Specific Jurisdictions Involved
- City of Wisconsin Dells;
- Village of Lake Delton
County
Adams
Columbia
Juneau
Sauk
Region
Central
Type of Agreement
Joint Department Agreement
Implementation and Incubation
- Joint agreement approved in March 2012 by the City of Wisconsin Dells to operate a joint parks and recreation program with the Village of Lake Delton
- Desire to have cohesive approach in delivering parks and recreation amenities and programs
Factors Involved
- Desire to have cohesive approach in delivering parks and recreation amenities and programs
Benefits
- Mission is to enhance the quality of life of community residents with a diverse set of leisure options and programs
Results
- Agreement provides that joint department programs are open to city and village residents alike.
- City will set up programs, activities, eligibility criteria, costs and fees, personnel, and staffing and use of facilities and equipment.
- Village appoints one member to a city-run Parks, Recreation, and Waterways Commission
- Agreement will continue year-to-year unless a participant decides to opt out.
Web Site
http://www.citywd.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B7C4AD9FF-42A9-4442-B173-403B0655CFB3%7D
Project Contact
Thad Meister
Parks, Recreation, and Waterway Director
tmeister@dellsnet.com
(608) 254-7458
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