Budget Amendment ID: FY2012-S3-202-R1

Redraft ENV 202

Randolph Dog Park

Mr. Joyce moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting, after section 145, the following new section:-

"SECTION 145A.  (a) Notwithstanding sections 40E to 40K, inclusive, and sections 52 to 55, inclusive, of chapter 7 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the division of capital asset management and maintenance, in consultation with the department of conservation and recreation, may lease and enter into an agreement for nominal consideration, for a term not to exceed 25 years, with the town of Randolph for the property currently under the care and control of the department, adjacent to the existing North Randolph Little League field off of High street near the former Nike missile site in the town of Randolph, for use as a dog park.

(b) The town of Randolph shall be responsible for all costs and expenses including, but not limited to, costs associated with engineering, surveys, appraisals and deed preparation related to the conveyance authorized in subsection (a) as such costs may be determined by the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance, and costs, fees and expenses relating to the care and maintenance for the property. The proceeds of all conveyances and transfers under this section shall be deposited in the General Fund. "