Olney City Council and Young County Partner on Lake Cooper Development

The Olney City Council approved an interlocal agreement on September 14 that outlines cooperation between the city and Young County regarding Lake Cooper. This agreement allows the County to use city-owned or city-controlled property for training purposes. The initial planned activity involves County road crews gaining experience operating dozers to assist county fire crews while preparing and leveling portions of the lakeside property. The Council also amended its budget to authorize up to $9,999.99 for the project, following initial discussions of an $18,250 proposal for surveys and plans.

The partnership aims to establish parking and usable recreation areas as officials work toward a master plan for Lake Cooper. The agreement is intentionally broad to allow the two governments to execute cooperative projects without needing to negotiate a new arrangement each time. The cooperation involves the sharing of equipment and expertise between the county and city governments.