In 2011, the County transferred ownership to the Town of the majority of the pocket parks within the Town that were formally owned and managed by the County's Special Taxing District. However, one park area which is classified as Park 55, was not included as part of the transfer as it is under the County Library Department's ownership.

As the area is accessible to the public, visible and utilized by the Windmill Gate community, the Town engaged the County in discussions to make the park parcel part of the Town's inventory to allow for the Town to maintain the property in accordance with Town standards. The County has proposed to lease the property to the Town for a ten (10) year period with two ten (10) year extensions for an annual rent of $1 per year.

Attached is the lease agreement as proposed by the County which has been reviewed by Town staff. The annual maintenance cost for parcel will be $2,500 per year and the irrigation installation is projectedto be a one time cost of$12,000.