As the Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) dissolves, the Board of Supervisors authorized county staff to assume two contracts previously held by ACRA: the Molly Joyce cell tower lease (income-generating) and the Molly Joyce Little League contract. General Services Director Glenn Spitzer explained the county will take on maintenance responsibility for several parks formerly managed by ACRA, and staff is preparing a website and administrative steps to make permitting and use easier for the public.

Spitzer told the board the Amador City maintenance contract—which covers the city’s main park, cemetery and eight pocket parks—likely carries higher maintenance costs and liability exposure, so staff did not recommend assuming that third contract. Supervisors discussed options to renegotiate cost-sharing with Amador City and cautioned about increased county costs and liability when taking over parks the county does not own.

Supervisor Annetteo moved and Supervisor Crew seconded a motion authorizing the county to assume the Molly Joyce cell tower and Little League contracts, and to grant the general services director and the chair authority to sign needed legal documents; the motion passed 4–0–1. Staff will coordinate with Amador City on the remaining contract and report back.