HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Shelton and Shelton School District for Shelton Skate Park Operations - Interlocal Agreement INTERLOCALAGREEMENT REGARDING
SHELTON SKATE PARK OPERATIONS
The Parties,the City of Shelton("City"), Mason County("County"), andthe Shelton School
District("District")enter into this Agreement under RCW 39.34.030, concerning operation
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of the Shelton Skate Park.
WHEREAS,the Shelton Skate Park, located at 110 Wallace Kneeland Boulevard, occupies
property owned by the Shelton School District; and
WHEREAS,in 2014 the City agreed to take on the responsibility of operating the Skate Park
from the Mason County Parks and Trails Department;and
WHEREAS,the Parties wish to enter into this Agreement to clarify and extend each Party's
responsibilities with regard to the Skate Park; and
WHEREAS,all the Parties are authorized by State law to enter into interlocal agreements for
cooperative performance of duties.
NOW,THEREFORE,the Parties agree as follows:
LEASE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY
The District and City will extend the existing lease agreement,which transfers use of the
Skatepark property to the City,for an additional two years.The terms of the ground lease
shall be set forth in the separate Lease Agreement.
RESPONSIBILTY FOR OPERATIONS
The City shall be responsible for operating the Skatepark, including as-needed
maintenance.
COUNTY SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
The County shall contribute up to but not exceeding five thousand dollars($5,000) annually
for operation expenses.The County shall provide staff expertise on an as-needed basis for
purposes such as structure and ramp repairs.
REBUILD OF DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PARI(
The City and County shall mutually pursue grant opportunities and engage in other efforts,
including communityfundraising,either to rebuild of the Skatepark at its current location,
or to develop a new Skatepark at an alternative location.The Parties anticipate the City will
assume operational responsibilities if a new Skatepark is developed. If needed, the Parties
will execute an amended or new Interlocal Agreement to govern relative responsibilities for
a rebuilt or new Skatepark.The City and the County agree that if,by the end of the two-year
lease,funding has not been raised to either re-build or re-locate the Skatepark,the City and
the County may negotiate an extension to this Agreement.Alternatively,the Parties may
agree to jointly close and decommission the Skatepark.
DECOMMISSION OF EXISITNG SKATEPARK
If, at anytime within the term of this Agreement or following expiration,the Parties mutually
agree not to continue the Skatepark at the existing location,the fixtures shall be removed
and the grounds restored to a condition agreeable to the District,with costs of removal and
restoration split 50/50 between the City and the County.
TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence immediately upon signatures of all Parties and
continue in effect for a period of two years, unless terminated earlier.
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
The City and County shall cooperate in organizing community groups for maintenance and
clean-up of the Skatepark as needed.
INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY
The Cityshall maintain property and liability insurance forthe.Skatepark in accordance
with its customary coverages and limits.The City shall defend, indemnify,and hold the
other Parties harmless from all claims,actions, and judgements arisingfrom the City's
operation of the Skatepark, except for claims arising from the negligence or intentional
actions of other Parties. S 0
TERMINATION
Any Party may terminate its participation in the agreement with a minimum of 180 days
prior written to the other parties, and in accordance with the termination,provisions of the
Lease Agreement. Provided, however,that if the Couty's decision to terminate its
participation in this Agreement results in closure of the Skatepark or termination of the
City's Lease with the District,the County and City shall share equally in the cost of any
removal of improvements and site restoration that needs to be performed.
NO SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY
By executingthis Agreement,the Parties do not intend to form a separate legal entity.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This agreement shall be in full force and effect upon approval by the City, County and
District officials signing below on behalf of all the Parties,following approval by each Part's
governing body in an open public meeting.
ELECTRONIC POSTING
Consistent with RCW 39.34.040, publication of this Agreement shall be achieved by
posting the Agreement electronically on the City's website.
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Dated this \ h day of.: ,2026
MASON COUNTY
By r
Chair Board of County Commissioners
CITY OF SHELTON
By
Mark Ziegler, Cit Manager
SHELTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
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