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PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Department(s): Conservation & Experiential Programming
Other Part(ies): Pathway to Adventure Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Enter into a five (5) year use agreement
Good(s) or Service(s): Pathway to Adventure Council (the “Scout Council”) and the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) have formalized a working partnership to collaborate in securing sites - picnic groves and campground space for Pathway to Adventure Council’s large district events. As a non-profit, the Pathway to Adventure Council is eligible for a 50% non-profit discount.
Agreement period: 2/20/2019 - 2/19/2024, with a five (5) year option renewal
Fiscal Impact: Revenue generating: The Scout Council and other scout units will pay the 50% discount rate for non-profits as established by the Board for sites or will partner with the Forest Preserves on programming for use of the sites.
Accounts: N/A
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Summary/Notes: The Scout Council proposed this “Use Agreement” with the Forest Preserves in order to create a clearer process for the Scout Council and for individual scout units to work with the Forest Preserves on accessing Forest Preserves sites for major scout programs, which may include several thousand in participation. This agreement provides a timeline for the scouts to request sites; defines the Scout Council groups versus the scout units; and provides a specific point of contact for the Scout Council and the Forest Preserves. The Forest Preserves value their relationship with the Scout Council and share common goals of getting youth outside and connecting them to nature.
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