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FRIENDS OF MASON COUNTY PARKS AND TRAILS
DEPARTMENT PROGRAM
Agreement— Foothills Park & Friends of Foothills Dog Park
Purpose:
The agreement is to establish a volunteer partnership between Mason County Parks and Trails
(MCPT) and Friends of Foothills Dog Park (Friends of FHDP) in order to develop the planned
dog park at the Mason County Foothills Park located in Hoodsport, WA and maintain the space
after creation. This agreement allows Friends of FHDP to donate funds to the building of the dog
park, pet waste control, disposal, and minor maintenance such as trash and dog waste pickup.
Responsibilities:
MCPT agrees to:
1. Provide education on the MCPT philosophy and management/stewardship practices.
2. Provide staff and logistical support, within budget constraints.
3. Assign a Liaison Officer from Friends of FHDP to MCPTD
Friends of FHDP agrees to:
1. Confirm the scope, project dates, and times with the Parks management staff of any work
party. MCPT management shall be notified at least 72 hours before any work party. The
MCPT staff shall retain the final authority to, at any time, evaluate site conditions and
amend, add new elements, cancel or alter the scope or schedule of all volunteer projects
based on conditions and constraints.
2. Have all volunteers involved in the program agree to a background check and sign a
statement they will comply with the requirements outlined in the Friends of Mason
County Parks and Trails Department Program guide.
3. Prepare a brief written quarterly report to MCPT which will document the measurable
outcomes of the total number of volunteers, hours logged, outside resources contribution
and maintenance projects completed.
4. Solicit and identify private funding for materials needed to complete the authorized tasks.
5. Notify MCPT and receive department approval prior to applying for grants in park.
Both MCPT and Friends of FHDP:
1. Inform one another of(and when appropriate work together on) media outreach, request
for interviews with the media, scheduled media events etc.
2. Review this agreement prior to the expiration date. A revised draft will be created and
submitted to each party for approval.
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This agreement shall be effective from 11 11 �5 until QX This agreement may be
terminated in writing by either party. This agreement may be extended at the written consent of
both parties. This Memorandum of Agreement is hereby agreed upon by Mason County and
Friends of Lake Cushman Dog Park as witnessed by the signatures below:
Contact for Mason County: Contacts for Friends of FHDP:
John Taylor
DEM and Parks Manager
360-427-9670 ext. 806
j tay l orkmasoncou my wa.gov
Mason County Signature: Friends of FHDP Signature:
, _Mark , ason ounty Administrator Williamdoifg, President
Date
Approved as to Form:
Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA
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