§ 38-1756. Joint development of schools, parks and related uses.

(a)

The school board and the county agree to promote and support community development and design by encouraging joint development of property adjoining proposed school sites for parks, recreation and appropriate related facilities including libraries and children's services, consistent with the requirements of section 38-1755(g)(5) regarding interconnecting pedestrian access where the school board reserves the right to impose reasonable restrictions on interconnectivity to ensure the safety and security of students and school facilities.

(b)

The school board and the county agree to the following mechanisms to investigate and implement options for joint design and development of related facilities.

(1)

As early as possible, but not later than prior to the acquisition of real property for each new public school facility, the school board shall meet with the county's parks and recreation division to discuss the opportunity for joint utilization and/or development of public school and park sites.

(2)

The county shall evaluate alternatives for acquiring additional property adjacent to the school and the board of county commissioners shall formally consider recommendations for acquisition and/or joint development of related facilities.

(3)

The school board shall, in negotiating for the purchase of school sites, use its best efforts to reserve or obtain options to additional lands for use by the county for related uses.

(4)

For sites recommended by the board of county commissioners, the county shall coordinate preparation of joint development plans with the school board.

(Ord. No. 96-31, § 2, 10-8-96; Ord. No. 2017-06 , § 1, 4-25-17)