DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 3
SUBJECT:
Sports License Agreement with Karma-Teens Empowered d/b/a Brooks Inner-City Sports
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the continuation of a sports license agreement with Karma-Teens Empowered d/b/a Brooks Inner-City Sports (BICS) at Pytel Park located in Council District 3 for a term of five (5) years commencing on February 1, 2016, and ending on January 31, 2021; no City funds are associated with this action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
BICS has had a license agreement for the multi-purpose sports field since February 1, 2011. As a result, BICS provided year round organized sports activity to over 1,200 area youth during the term of this license agreement.
Under the terms of the proposed sports license agreement, in lieu of rent, BICS is responsible for maintenance of the licensed premise and will continue to have priority use of the area. Additionally, to offset operating costs, BICS may operate concessions and establish fees which are reasonable and customary for use of the premise by other sports groups. The field is also open to the public when it is not in use by BICS or other sports groups resulting in increased opportunities for youth recreation at Pytel Park.
ISSUE:
This ordinance authorizes a license agreement with Karma Teens Empowered d/b/a Brooks Inner-City Sports at Pytel Park located in Council District 3 for a term of five (5) years commencing on February 1, 2016, and ending on January 31, 2021. This agreement is consistent with other sports license agreements in effect for use and maintenance of City parks. This policy allows use of public parks by athletic organizations and provides organized youth recreational opportunities to the public.
ALTERNATIVES:
This sports license agreement will allow priority use of the premise in return for maintenance of the area, thus continuing the existing care arrangement for the field. An alternative would be to require the organization to reserve the field through the reservation system; however, the City would be responsible for the maintenance of the field which would have a corresponding budgetary impact and the organization would be subject to available scheduling dates.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no General Fund impact associated with this action. Under the terms of the license agreement, BICS will continue use of the field at no charge and will continue to be responsible for providing all associated maintenance which will result in cost avoidance to the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this license agreement with Karma Teens Empowered d/b/a Brooks Inner-City Sports at Pytel Park.