WHEREAS the Township residents have expressed an interest and there is an apparent need for a large and small dog fenced area for the off leash controlled exercise of dogs in the Village of Cardinal; and
WHEREAS the unused grassed over area, also known as the second unused ball diamond, between the existing tennis courts and the ball diamond nearest to the firehall is well suited for the location of a Dog Park, as some fencing is already in place and the area is large enough to exercise both large and small dogs in separate enclosures if deemed necessary; and
WHEREAS with proper signage in place, all dog controls and clean-up will remain the responsibility of the dog owner; and
WHEREAS it is proposed that the costs to construct the necessary fencing and signage, as well as some future repairs could be paid for from the Rideau St. Lawrence Hydro Fund, which would eliminate any initial cost to the taxpayers; and
WHEREAS access to water infrastructure is nearby if needed;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Municipal Council directs staff to prepare plans, including construction details and associated costs, for a modest off leash small and large dog park, of similar size and layout to the one in Morrisburg Ontario, and prepare a report for Committee, no later than the September Committee of the Whole – Administration & Finance meeting.