DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 9
SUBJECT:
Sports License Agreement with McAllister Park Little League
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance authorizes the Parks and Recreation Department to execute a Sports License Agreement with McAllister Park Little League for operations and maintenance of the lower baseball fields at McAllister Park for a five (5) year term.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
McAllister Park Little League has established a community presence since 1977. The league utilizes the lower baseball complex at McAllister Park to provide organized youth sports activities year round; the league served over 800 area youth in 2017.
A new Sports License Agreement is proposed to commence upon Council approval and expire October 31, 2023. In lieu of rent, the league shall be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the lower baseball complex at McAllister Park. In addition, the league will be permitted to rent fields and 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 McAllister Park Little League at McAllister Park for use of the lower baseball fields. 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 lower baseball fields at McAllister 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 McAllister Park Little League for operations and maintenance of the lower baseball fields at McAllister Park.