DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Janet A. Martin, Interim Director
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 1
SUBJECT:
License Agreement with Urban Soccer Leadership Academy
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the negotiation and execution of a License Agreement with Urban Soccer Leadership Academy for operation, maintenance, and use of sports fields at Old Spanish Trail Park for a five (5) year term; no City funds are associated with this action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In June 2013, through the ten-year Bexar County Flood Control Program, construction began on a regional storm water flood control basin at a twenty-six (26) acre site along Fredericksburg Rd. at Gardina St. known as Laddie Place Phase III. The primary purpose of the project is to enhance storm water control in the greater Woodlawn Lake area with secondary functionality as a park. The project was completed in April 2016 and is now the Old Spanish Trail Park and contains sports fields, a walking trail, parking, and other onsite amenities.
The City issued a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) titled "License of Sports Field at Old Spanish Trail Park" on February 17, 2016, with a submission deadline of March 18, 2016. Two (2) responses were received: Urban Soccer League Academy and Classics Elite Soccer Club. The evaluation committee convened on April 6, 2016, which each organization presented their proposal prior to scoring. The evaluation committee consisted of representatives from the Parks and Recreation Department, Office of the Bexar County Manager, the City's Convention & Sports Department, and the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department which assisted with solicitation process guidelines. The proposals were evaluated based on the organizations' background, qualifications, experience, the proposed operating and maintenance plans, and the operating budget.
The evaluation of each proposal response was based on a total of 100 points-...
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