partnerships in montgomery parks - Maryland Recreation and Parks

David Tobin
Community Partnerships Manager
M-NCPPC
An individual or corporation, whether non-profit or for-profit:
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That operates or manages, under a long term legal
agreement, a facility on Park property that is consistent with
the MISSION of M-NCPPC
Manages a program established to support the protection
or enhancement of Park land and is consistent with
the M-NCPPC MISSION
Operates or manages a facility on Park property that
constitutes a community service or recreational or
educational opportunity that is consistent with the M-NCPPC
MISSION
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Callithea Farm Special Park
Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail
Great and Small Therapeutic Riding
Hyattstown Mill Arts Project curatorship
Jack Shore Tennis (Tennisplex)
King Barn Dairy Mooseum
Built by Beavers Dryland Diving at Wall Park
Meadowbrook Stables
Miracle League
Maryland Soccer Foundation (Soccerplex)
Potomac Horse Center
Red Wiggler Community Farm
Second Chance Wildlife Center
National Capital Trolley Museum
Wheaton Regional Park Stables
Go Ape
Athletic fields: UMAC Baseball, Burtonsville Athletic Association, Bethesda Little League,
Georgetown University (Povich Field), Bethesda Chevy Chase Baseball Club, Maryland
Community Baseball
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Fill the gap between public demand and taxsupported revenue constraints
Enhance the services provided on Park land
Contribute to cost recovery by generating
revenue
Enable facilities and/or programs that would
not otherwise be possible.
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Land acquisition
Land donor
Condition of a purchase contract
County Council, Executive, or State Legislator
Unsolicited Proposal
Directed/RFP
Eligibility
Prior to submitting a draft proposal prospective partners are asked to read the following
partnership requirements to determine if their concept or project is eligible for partnership.
A “yes” answer to ALL of the questions below is required for your concept to be eligible.
1. Is the partnership consistent with and in furtherance of the Montgomery Parks
mission? Will it enhance the Parks system (value added)?
2. Will the activities or services of the partnership be available to everyone?
3. Will all direct costs associated with the partnership be paid by the partnership?
4. Are the individuals involved with the partnership fully qualified to carry out the
proposed activities?
5. Do you have the demonstrated financial capacity and sound financial plan to carry out
the terms of the partnership?
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Summary proposal shared with applicable
staff internally for comment/initial vetting
Draft proposal submitted. Staff
concerns/questions addressed.
Formal proposal ($1000 fee) submitted and
vetted by all applicable staff.
Once approved process of drafting legal
agreements and negotiating terms begins.
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We have a stake in their success
Subsidizing certain costs
Providing maintenance services
Keeping rents reasonable while still
recovering a portion of public costs
Selecting partners that are equipped to
succeed.
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Renewal or amendment of legal agreements
Balancing cost recovery with “investment in
success.”
Care and feeding
Technical assistance