DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 3
SUBJECT:
Sports License Agreement with SA Five Diamonds Little League
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the Parks and Recreation Department to execute a Sports License Agreement with SA Five Diamonds Little League for operations and maintenance at the designated sports fields at Stinson Park for a five (5) year term.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The SA Five Diamonds Little League has established a community presence over the last 25 years. The league utilizes the designated sports fields at Stinson Park to provide organized youth sports activities year round; the league served over 2,000 area youth in 2017.
The current agreement expires on May 31, 2018, and a new Sports License Agreement is proposed to commence on June 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 Stinson 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 SA Five Diamonds Little League at Stinson 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 Stinson 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 Sports License Agreement with SA Five Diamonds Little League for operations and maintenance of the d...
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