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Meeting Date:
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10/31/2019 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Accountability, Finance, and Personnel
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Action
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Subject:
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13. Action on Request to Enter into a Lease Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for District Use of Oakridge Farm
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Attachments
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1. Lease Agreement - Oakridge Farm
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Milwaukee Public Schools' Department of Recreation and Community Services has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources since 1971 to provide environmental learning opportunities for students at Oakridge Farm (S40W35961 County Rd. C, Dousman, WI 53118). In addition to hosting a series of curricula-based programs for school-age students, the Farm is also host to K5 MPS Learning Journeys and serves as a field-trip destination for the community and for Summer Academy participants. More than 9,500 youth visit the farm on an annual basis.
The Administration is requesting approval of a lease agreement commencing on October 1, 2019, and terminating on December 31, 2024, at a one-time rate of $1.00 and an option to extend the lease for two additional five-year terms contingent upon approval by the Board in order to continue to provide educational opportunities that promote growth and create opportunities for future success.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Total lease expense for the lease term is $1.00.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon Board approval, the attached lease agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shall be executed.
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee recommends that the Board approve the attached lease agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for district use of Oakridge Farm, located at S40W35961 County Rd. C, Dousman, WI 53118.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer
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