DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 4
SUBJECT:
Sports License Agreement with Westwood Terrace Pony League
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance authorizes the Parks and Recreation Department to execute a Sports License Agreement with Westwood Terrace Pony League for operations and maintenance at the designated sports fields at Lackland Terrace Park located in Council District 4 for a five (5) year term.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Westwood Terrace Pony League has established a community presence over the last 40 years. The league utilizes the designated sports fields at Lackland Terrace Park to provide organized youth sports activities year round. The league is currently under new leadership and serving 200 area youth.
The current agreement expires on April 30, 2018, and a new Sports License Agreement is proposed to commence on May 1, 2018, and expire December 31, 2023. In lieu of rent, the league shall be responsible for operations and maintenance of the designated sports fields at Lackland Terrace Park. In addition, the league will be permitted to operate concessions with proceeds benefitting their program and to offset the cost of operations and maintenance.
ISSUE:
This ordinance authorizes the Parks and Recreation Department to execute a Sports License Agreement with Westwood Terrace Pony League at Lackland Terrace Park. The Agreement will be for a five (5) year term. This action is consistent with City policy to facilitate the use of parks for athletic and recreational activities by the citizens of San Antonio.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could elect not to approve this action, resulting in the Parks and Recreation Department maintaining the sports fields at Lackland Terrace Park which would have a corresponding budgetary impact.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no General Fund impact associated with this action.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval to execute a S...
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