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M E M O R A N D U M
December 21, 2011
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services
Approve Facilities Utilization Agreement with Southlake Girls
SUBJECT:
Softball Association
Action Requested:
City Council approval of the Facilities Utilization Agreement
with Southlake Girls Softball Association (SGSA) for 2012-
13.
Background
Information:
As you know, the City of Southlake coordinates with various
youth sports associations to offer a variety of athletic
programs. These arrangements are referred to as a facilities
utilization agreement (FUA). A separate agreement is held
with each of the youth athletic organizations participating in
the use of City-owned fields and facilities.
The agreement is formatted in two parts first the Facility
Utilization Agreement section that guides all youth sports
and second, the
Appendix section, which addresses the specific needs and
usage for the individual association.
Beginning 2012, the City and CISD are handling specific
field allocations on a season-by-season basis for all
Southlake athletic associations.
The item presented for your recommendation is an
agreement for one, two-year term with SGSA (January 1,
2012 December 31, 2013).
Financial
Considerations:
The Association will pay
field maintenance fees, as per the table below, to assist the
City with offsetting a portion of the maintenance and
operations costs.
City of Southlake Values:
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date January 17, 2012
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Association Season Maintenance Maintenance Season Season
Fees Fees Length Months
(Residents) (Non-
Residents)
$12 per
Spring $17 per player, 4February -
player, per
Recreationalper seasonMonthsMay
season
$12 per
Fall$17 per player, 4August -
SGSA
player, per
Recreationalper seasonMonthsNovember
season
$24per
$34per player, 10February-
Selectplayer, per
per seasonMonthsNovember
season
Strategic Link:
ed to the
focus area of Partnerships and Volunteerism,and
Performance Management and Service Delivery and meets
the corporate objectives to Collaborate with Select Partners
to Implement Service Solutions,Promote Opportunities for
Partnerships and Volunteer Involvement, and to Provide
High Quality Customer Service.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
Parks Board approved (6-0) December 12, 2011
City Council consideration January 17, 2012
Legal Review:
The agreement was drafted utilizing the general core content
from the agreements previously developed which have been
reviewed by the City Attorney and approved by City Council.
Alternatives:
Alternatives include:
Approve as presented
Approve with input as desired
Deny approval
Attachments:
(A) Proposed Facilities Utilization Agreement with
Southlake Girls Softball Association
Staff
Recommendation:
City Council approval of the proposed Facilities Utilization
Agreement with Southlake Girls Softball Association (SGSA)
for 2012-13.
City of Southlake Values:
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
PARKS FACILITIES UTILIZATION AGREEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS $
$
COUNTY OF TARRANT $
The parties to this Agreement are the City of Southlake, Texas, herein called "CITY,"
Southlake Girls Softball Association
and the, herein called "ASSOCIATION."
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual undertakings herein set out, the parties
agree as follows:
SECTION 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. The ASSOCIATION shall provide the services as outlined in the attached
Appendix, Section A.
B. The CITY shall provide the services as outlined in the attached Appendix,
Section A.
SECTION 2
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
The ASSOCIATION and CITY will abide by the terms of the Agreement as outlined in
the attached Appendix, Section B.
SECTION 3
USE OF PREMISES
The ASSOCIATION shall not assign this lease nor shall it sublease or rent out any
property of the CITY. Only the CITY may rent City property. All inquiries into field
rentals should be directed to the CITY, specifically, the Department of Community
Services, at (817) 748-8019. Due to the necessity of inter-league play in order to
complete some leagues, the ASSOCIATION shall endeavor to have an ASSOCIATION
team scheduled for each game played on a Southlake field when possible.
The ASSOCIATION shall not engage in any business on Premises or do anything in
connection therewith which shall be in violation of any existing state or federal law or
municipal ordinances, or use the same in such manner as to constitute a nuisance.
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SECTION 4
OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
The ASSOCIATION shall submit to the CITY the names, addresses, e-mail addresses
within two (2) weeks
and phone numbers of all officers and board members after
election or appointment.
SECTION 5
FIELD MANAGERS
The ASSOCIATION shall furnish the CITY the name, telephone numbers and e-mail
address of the one (1) person designated as . It
shall be the responsibility of the field manager to submit all practice, game and make-up
game schedules to the CITY as per Section 6. It shall also be the responsibility of the
field manager to meet with and discuss field playability as needed with a CITY
representative.
SECTION 6
ROSTERS AND SCHEDULES
The ASSOCIATION shall furnish to the CITY, rosters of all participants (listing where
within two (2) weeks after the last season game
participants domicile) .
The ASSOCIATION shall furnish to the CITY the full schedule (field number, age group,
at least two (2)
dates and game times) for each season (Spring, Select, and Fall)
weeks prior to the first regular season game
.
SECTION 7
FIELD MAINTENANCE FEES
a resident field maintenance fee of
The ASSOCIATION agrees to pay the CITY
$12.00 per resident player per season, a non-resident field maintenance fee of
and
$17.00 per non-resident player per season within two (2)
(Spring, Select, and Fall)
weeks after the last regular season game
(Spring, Select, and Fall) to cover the costs
for lighting and maintaining the fields in playing condition. The fee must be paid for all
players utilizing City of Southlake fields regardless of the level or division of play
The ASSOCIATION also agrees to pay for any additional field chalk and drying agent
materials that the ASSOCIATION uses above and beyond what the CITY has allocated
for the purchase of these materials to support the Girls Softball program. The CITY has
allocated funding to support scheduled Monday Friday games only.
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SECTION 8
FIELD USAGE
The ASSOCIATION agrees that it shall not begin field usage before 4:00 p.m. on
weekdays,8:00 a.m. on Saturdays, and 12:00 p.m. on Sundays, and shall cease field
usage (includes games and practices) by 10:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and
by 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The CITY will turn the lights out at 10:30 p.m. on
Exception: Times
Sunday through Thursday, and 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
for usage of lights and fields may be modified for tournament play with prior
notification and permission from the Director of Community Services.
If field
usage concludes prior to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday or 11:00p.m. Friday or
Saturday, the ASSOCIATION shall have the responsibility to turn off all field lighting by
using the Musco Control-Link password assigned to the ASSOCIATION.
The CITY reserves the right to utilize the facilities when league games and/or practices
are not scheduled. If facility is abandoned, the Agreement is terminated.
The ASSOCIATION, while able to use the facilities pursuant to the terms of this
agreement,
also make such facilities available on an equitable basis to any other entity(ies) deemed
suitable by the City that also legitimately seek to have some use of the facilities.
SECTION 9
INSURANCE
The ASSOCIATION, at its own expense, shall obtain and keep in force during the term
of this Agreement public liability insurance as will protect the ASSOCIATION and the
CITY from all claims for damages to property and persons, and such insurance policy
shall carry the City of Southlake as an additional insured, in an amount of at least one
million dollars ($1,000,000) with such policy designed to cover the cost of defense and
liability for injuries suffered by competitors in the organized athletic activity. The
insurance shall protect the CITY from and against all liability for claims arising out of or
in connection with the ASSOCIATION
provide that such policy cannot be cancelled or terminated without thirty days prior
written notice to the CITY. All insurance shall be issued by a company or companies of
sound and adequate financial responsibility and authorized to do business in Texas,
acceptable to the CITY.
The type and minimum limit of liability insurance is as follows:
TYPE MINIMUM LIMIT
Comprehensive General $1,000,000 - Combined Single Limit
Public Liability Coverage For Bodily Injury and Property
Damage.
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$1,000,000- On a Per Occurrence Basis, and Medical Payment Coverage.
All insurance policies shall be subject to the examination and approval of the City
Attorney for Southlake, for their adequacy as to content, protection and named
insurance company. The ASSOCIATION shall furnish to the CITY certificates of such
within (10) ten days of the execution of this Agreement or prior to the
insurance
commencement of any activities by the ASSOCIATION at the City of Southlake
Park Facilities, whichever event occurs first
.The ASSOCIATION understands and
agrees that it has the sole responsibility to provide this information and that failure to
timely comply with the requirements under the Article shall be cause for termination of
this Agreement.
Insurance required by this Agreement for the CITY as additional named insured shall be
primary insurance and not contributing with any other insurance available to the CITY
under any third party liability policy.
The ASSOCIATION further agrees that with respect to the above required insurance,
the CITY shall:
A. Be named as an additional insured or an insured, as its interest may appear.
B. Be provided with a waiver of subrogation, in its favor.
SECTION 10
INDEMNIFICATION
THE ASSOCIATION AGREES AND UNDERSTANDS THAT IT IS SPONSORING AN
ATHLETIC ACTIVITY THAT HAS CERTAIN INHERENT DANGERS, AND THAT
PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES DISCUSSED HEREIN
MAY BE INJURED ON THE PREMISES. THE ASSOCIATION UNDERSTANDS THAT
THE CITY WILL ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE SAFE PREMISES, BUT THAT
CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE OR DEVELOP WHICH CREATE UNANTICIPATED
DANGERS. THE ASSOCIATION AGREES AND REPRESENTS THAT IT SHALL
INSPECT THE PREMISES AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SEASON, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PLAYING FIELDS, AND THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS
DETERMINED THAT SUCH PREMISES ARE REASONABLY SAFE FOR THE
ACTIVITIES CONTEMPLATED BY THE ASSOCIATION HEREUNDER. THE
ASSOCIATION FURTHER AGREES THAT AT ANY TIME ITS REPRESENTATIVES
OBSERVE AN UNSAFE CONDITION ON THE PREMISES USED BY THE
ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PLAYING FIELDS, THE
ASSOCIATION SHALL IMMEDIATELY REPORT SUCH DANGEROUS CONDITION
TO THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OR DESIGNEE. IF THE
DANGEROUS CONDITION POSES AN IMMINENT DANGER THE ASSOCIATION
SHALL IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE THE ACTIVITY AND USE OF THAT PORTION
OF THE FACILITY.
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THE ASSOCIATION SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, ITS AGENTS, OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS FOR BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, ECONOMIC LOSS, PERSONAL
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE
ASSOCIATION CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION COMMITTED
BY ASSOCIATION OFFICIALS, PLAYERS, MEMBERS, OR OFFICERS.
NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT OR WAIVE
ANY GOVERNMENTAL OR SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
OR ANY IMMUNITY APPLICABLE TO ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR
EMPLOYEES, NOR SHALL IT BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT OR WAIVE ANY
INSURED AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 11 OF THIS AGREEMENT. TO THE EXTENT
THERE MAY BE A WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER STATE LAW TO ENFORCE
THIS AGREEMENT, THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO ENFORCE THIS
AGREEMENT ARE LIMITED TO MANDAMUS, SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OR
INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. ALL OTHER REMEDIES, INCLUDING SUITS FOR DAMAGES
PARTIES.
SECTION 11
MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITS
It is especially provided and agreed by and between the ASSOCIATION and the CITY
that the exhibits hereto attached shall be part and parcel of this Agreement as if set out
in their entirety said exhibits being:
FIELD MAINTENANCE EXHIBITS
1.
"A" - CITY-Owned Field Maintenance Agreement
CONCESSION STAND OPERATION EXHIBITS
2.
"B" - Concession Stand Agreement
CLOSURE OF ATHLETIC FIELDS EXHIBITS
3.
"C" - Field Inspection and Closure Agreement
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SECTION 12
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
If either party, the CITY or the ASSOCIATION, violates any term of this Agreement,
either party may find the other in default and terminate the Agreement. Any termination
will be made with a thirty (30) day notice and the right to cure within ten (10) days.
SECTION 13
RESIDENT PARTICIPATION
Both the CITY and the ASSOCIATION agree on a goal that all residents of Southlake
will continue to have the opportunity, at all levels of ability, to participate in the athletic
program established for their individual skill level. As an integral part of this goal the
CITY encourages the ASSOCIATION to find a team for all Southlake residents who
register by The CITY also encourages the
ASSOCIATION to continue its development of In addition, the
CITY encourages the ASSOCIATION to strive for 25% resident participation in its select
level programs and 85% resident participation in its recreational level programs.
SECTION 14
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE VALUES
The City of Southlake has adopted values that are the fundamental principles that guide
how members of the CITY conduct themselves in pursuit of the mission and vision. All
organizational values as
described below:
Integrity:
Being worthy of the public's trust in all things. We deal honestly and
respectfully with each other and the public at all times.
Innovation:
Valuing progressive thinking, creativity, flexibility and adaptability in
service delivery.
Accountability:
Taking personal responsibility for our actions or inaction while
putting the interests of the taxpayer first.
Commitment to Excellence:
Behaving responsively in our delivery of service to
the public. Our work is characterized by its quality and by the diligence with
which it is carried out. We proactively seek to solve problems in advance.
Teamwork:
Recognizing the importance of working together to meet our citizen's
needs, communicating clearly, sharing resources and information freely.
The values set forth in Section 14 are goals to which CITY officials, staff and employees
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are expected to adhere to in activities concerning this Agreement. While perceived
failure to adhere to, comply with, or take action consistent with these values should be
reported to an appropriate CITY official, staff member, or employee, such action or
failure to act shall not be considered a breach of this Agreement.
This Agreement is made and entered into on the _____ day of _______________,
______.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
_________________________ by: _________________________
CITY Secretary Mayor
CITY of Southlake
_________________________ __________________________
Approved as to form President
CITY Attorney ASSOCIATION
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EXHIBIT "A"
CITY-OWNED FACILITY AND FIELD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
1. The CITY shall maintain all turf areas to include mowing, weed control, fertilizing
and herbicide spraying. This may require up to twenty four (24) hours when the
ASSOCIATION must stay off the fields after application. The City will give a forty
eight (48) hour notice. The City will not close a field with a scheduled game.
2. The CITY shall perform all pre-season clay and turf maintenance to include
adding clay, clay renovation, and cutting infield arcs and base paths. The CITY
shall also provide clay, sand, soil, etc. to be used in leveling or backfilling low
areas when deemed necessary.
3. The CITY shall prep fields, as required, Monday through Friday, weather
permitting, for regularly scheduled games. Note: Fields will not be prepared by
the CITY for any game(s) unless the game(s) are on the schedule.
4. The CITY shall mark all foul lines.
5. The CITY shall set the pitching rubber distances on each field according to the
first scheduled game after 4:00pm on Fridays. The ASSOCIATION shall be
responsible for changing the pitching rubber distances for subsequent games on
Friday Sunday.
6. The CITY shall maintain all back-stops, fences and gates in a safe and secure
condition.
7. The CITY shall maintain all bleachers and dugouts in a safe and secure
condition.
8. TheCITY shall provide and maintain all area and ballfield lighting systems.
9. The CITY shall be responsible for the maintenance of any infield irrigation system
and watering of the infields.
10. The CITY shall be responsible for the maintenance of any outfield and adjacent
park irrigation systems and the watering of the outfield and of non-athletic turf
areas.
11. The CITY shall maintain the restrooms in a safe and sanitary condition.
12. The CITY shall provide electrical power for the operation of the scoreboards. All
costs to maintain/repair the scoreboards on the assigned fields will be the
responsibility of the CITY.
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13. The ASSOCIATION shall be responsible for the cost to maintain/repair the
scoreboard controllers on the assigned fields.The CITY shall develop a letter of
authorization to the manufacturer which authorizes the ASSOCIATION to
purchase/repair scoreboard controllers as required.
14. The CITY shall provide and install the home plates, bases, base stakes and
pitching rubbers. If the ASSOCIATION desires any specialized type of plates or
base anchors, these shall be provided by the ASSOCIATION to the CITY for
installation.
15. The CITY shall be responsible for chalking of baselines and any other field
markings daily, Monday through Friday, during regularly-scheduled league
games only.
16. The CITY will provide contract porter services on weekends. The porter service
provided by the CITY will be limited to restroom cleaning and the removal of full
trash bags from the trash receptacles. The schedule for the porter services will
be set as deemed appropriate by the Director of Community Services.
17. The ASSOCIATION shall continue to be responsible for daily practice and game
day policing of all litter on the field(s) to include playing areas, dugouts, fences,
backstops, bleachers, concession stands and adjacent grounds. All litter shall be
placed in the bins, cans, and receptacles provided by the CITY. The CITY shall
provide pick up for these receptacles. If within t judgment, the
ASSOCIATION does not comply with litter collection, a notification letter will be
issued by the CITY requesting immediate compliance. If the CITY deems
applicable, further non-compliance will result in a fee of $25.00 per hour/per staff
member for litter clean up.
18. The ASSOCIATION shall be prohibited from performing any maintenance to any
CITY property, including any turf or infield areas without permission from the
CITY.
19. The ASSOCIATION shall work with the Parks Manager, or his designee, to
obtain the proper training for motorized equipment usage and proper method for
dragging fields, before the CITY will consider permission for the ASSOCIATION
to prep the fields during weekend play. All equipment must be authorized by the
Parks Manager prior to its usage to prep fields. Failure to follow the approved
method for field prep will result inthe authorization to prep the fields with
motorized equipment being lost.
20. The ASSOCIATION shall be responsible for securing the facility at the end of
each day or evening of play. This includes, but is not limited to, locking all ball
field gates and doors and turning off all interior building lighting, pavilion lighting,
and field lighting when the ASSOCIATION leaves the facility.
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21. If ASSOCIATION desires to request any special park components or other
special services be provided by the CITY for tournaments or other special
events, such request shall be submitted to the CITY at least two (2) weeks prior
to the start of the tournament or event.
22. All rescheduled games or make-up games must be approved by the CITY. The
ASSOCIATION must provide at least 24 hours notice to the CITY of scheduled
make-up games.
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONCESSION STAND AGREEMENT
1. The ASSOCIATION shall have exclusive use of the concession stand at the Bob
Jones Park Softball Fields for the duration of this Agreement.
2. The ASSOCIATION shall at all times during the duration of this Agreement
maintain the inside of the concession stand and shall be responsible for all
fixtures, appliances, and all equipment necessary for storage, preparation, and
serving of food and drinks in a clean, safe, sanitary manner commensurate with
similar CITY facilities in compliance with CITY, County and State statutes and
ordinances and acceptable to applicable agencies. The CITY shall be
responsible for all maintenance and repairs to the permanent physical structure
of the building, such as electrical wiring, plumbing, ice maker, and other
structural components.
3. The ASSOCIATION shall be subject to pass an annual inspection by the Tarrant
County Health Department. The ASSOCIATION is also responsible for any
Health Department Certificates.
4. The ASSOCIATION shall be required to police the area of all trash, garbage,
paper, boxes, cartons, cans, containers, litter, etc., generated by the concession
stand. Adequate trash receptacles shall be furnished by the CITY. If within the
judgment, the ASSOCIATION does not comply with litter collection, a
notification letter will be issued by the CITY requesting immediate compliance. If
the CITY deems applicable, further non-compliance will result in a fee of $25.00
per hour/per staff member for litter clean up.
5. The CITY shall furnish the ASSOCIATION with key fobs for the concession
stand, electrical room, and equipment room as deemed necessary by the
Director of Community Services.
6. The CITY shall be responsible for off-season winterizing of plumbing fixtures and
cutting off all water and electricity inside the concession stand as dictated by the
weather.
7. The ASSOCIATION shall be responsible for keeping on only the essential
appliances during the season's non-use times. Only refrigerators, freezers and
ice machines may be left on at all times. Ice machines shall be unplugged and
water lines unhooked during the off-season.
8. The ASSOCIATION shall at all times during the duration of this Agreement be
responsible for the sanitary conditions of the walls, ceilings, floors, cabinets,
doors, etc., on the inside of the concession stand.
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9. The ASSOCIATION shall be responsible for the total contents of the concession
stand. Securing any insurance for all the contents of the building is optional and
will be the responsibility of the ASSOCIATION.
10. The CITY reserves the right to utilize the concession stand and/or score booths
during this Agreement.
11. If facility is abandoned this Agreement is terminated.
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EXHIBIT "C"
FIELD INSPECTION AND CLOSURE AGREEMENT
Reasons for Athletic Field Closure
1. It is raining at game time.
2. Softball infields and/or outfields too wet.
3. Athletic Fields need to be closed in the interest of participant safety and/or
preservation of good playing surfaces.
CITY Procedures for Athletic Field Closure
(Weekdays)
1. Inspect Athletic Fields by 3:00 p.m.
2. Make a decision based upon field condition or weather.
3. List any closings on the CITY Field Closure Line (817) 748-8028 by
4:00pm.
4. The website is updated Monday through Friday by 4:00 pm.
http://www.cityofsouthlake.com/siteContent/70/documents/Departments/C
ommunityServices/Parks/RainoutLine.pdf
5. The Parks Manager or designee will have the final responsibility for
canceling games with regards to field conditions for weekday games.
6. If the conditions are marginal, the field information may include a notice
that such conditions are subject to change with an updated notification by
4:00 p.m.
7. After games have begun and inclement weather becomes a factor, the
ASSOCIATION officials shall follow the same guidelines as CITY staff for
deciding cancellation or postponement.
(Weekends)
1. If a decision at 3:00 p.m. Friday is not possible, the Parks Manager or
designee familiar with the Athletic Fields will monitor the weather and field
conditions throughout the weekend and make decisions on field closure as
needed.
2. Inspect Athletic Fields by 7:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
3. Status for Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening games may be
reevaluated at the discretion of the Parks Manager or designee at 11:30
a.m. and the field decision will be made prior to noon that day.
4. The CITY Field Closure Line (817) 748-8028 will also be updated by 8
Note:
a.m. for Saturday and Sunday games. The website is only updated
Monday through Friday.
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5. The Parks Manager or designee shall consult with the ASSOCIATION's
Field Manager about the status of the fields.
6. Should the ASSOCIATION's Field Manager and the Parks Manager or
designee not agree, the decision of the Parks Manager or designee shall
be final.
CITY Responsibility for Implementation
1. The primary responsibility for making field closure decisions rests with the
Parks Manager or designee responsible for Athletic Field maintenance.
2. In the Parks Manager or designeeabsence, the Athletic Field Crew
Leader shall make the decision concerning Athletic Field closures.
3. The Athletic Field Crew Leader shall consult with the Parks Manager on
any decision concerning Athletic Field closures.
4. In the absence of both the Parks Manager or designee and the Athletic
Field Crew Leader, a person designated by the Parks Manager shall make
decisions concerning Athletic Field closures.
5. The appropriate ASSOCIATION's Field Manager has the responsibility to
inform the ASSOCIATION and the participants about the field closure
decision.
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PARKS FACILITIES UTILIZATION AGREEMENT
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE AND SOUTHLAKE GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
APPENDIX
SECTION A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The ASSOCIATION agrees to provide a recreational youth softball program that adheres to
onal values outlined in Section 14 of the Agreement.
program needs for 2012 2013. Specific field allocations will be based on the previous
year, as per the City of Southlake/Carroll ISD Athletic Field Management Program. The
City will present specific seasonal field allocations in writing to the Association one (1)
month prior to each season.
SECTION B
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
1. This Agreement will be effective the date signed by the Mayor.
January 1, 2012December 31,
2. The term of this Agreement shall be for , through
2013
.
3. The beginning of a season is the first day the ASSOCIATION utilizes the field(s) for
coach look, tryouts, scrimmages, pre-season games, games, clinics, or camps for
that corresponding season. The end of a season is the last day the ASSOCIATION
utilizes the field(s), as described above, for that corresponding season.
4. Girls Softball shall consist of the following seasons:
Spring Recreational (typically February - May)
R
Select (typically February November)
R
Fall Recreational (typically August - November)
R
5. A maximum of eighteen (18) tournaments, actually played, will be allowed per year.
No tournaments will be allowed the weekend of Soccerfest (typically the third
weekend in May each year). This includes any overflow, co-hosted, or joint
tournaments with other associations/entities. This does not include league
tournaments for the spring and fall season leagues. An annual tournament calendar
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shall be submitted by January 15 each year. An ASSOCIATION rep shall be
available at all times during all tournaments.
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6. The collection of admission or "gate" fees by the ASSOCIATION is permissible, at
the Bob Jones Park softball fields only, for tournaments (not including regular
season tournaments). The ASSOCIATION agrees that the location of such
admission access points shall not prevent or impede other park users from
accessing other general areas of the park.
7. The collection of tournament entry/registration fees by the ASSOCIATION is also
permissible.
8. All e period from
May 28, 2012 through June 10, 2012 (as well as the same corresponding dates for
2013), and during the months of December and January.In addition, no
tournaments may be held during the third weekend in May each year (during
Soccerfest).
9.
Softball leagues. The CITY will have priority to the facility for any CITY event.
10. Additional facility usage may be permitted by the Director of Community Services.
Additional facility usage requests must be submitted in writing to the Director of
Community Services a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance.
11. Fields that are not being utilized by the ASSOCIATION or the CITY will be made
available for public use. The CITY will work with the ASSOCIATION to identify any
available fields.
12. Only those ASSOCIATION representatives who have been issued a permit by the
CITY will be allowed to drive automobiles into the complex on the pedestrian
pathways. The permit will only be issued by the CITY to those ASSOCIATION
representatives responsible for the delivery of concession and building supplies to
the concession/restroom/storage facilities. The permit allows for the drop-off and
pick-up of concession and building supplies. At no time, may an automobile be
parked inside the complex, as these areas are reserved for pedestrians only. All
automobiles must be parked in the parking lot.The ASSOCIATION must contact
the Recreation Superintendent for a permit. Violators will be ticketed by Southlake
Police.
13. The ASSOCIATION must request permission in writing to utilize a golf cart or
workman type utility vehicle on CITY property. If approved, a permit will be issued
by the CITY to the ASSOCIATION on a per vehicle basis. Misuse of the vehicle, as
determined by the CITY, may result in the cancellation of the permit and ability of
the ASSOCIATION to use these vehicles.
14. Minor, functional and operational amendments to this Agreement must be approved
by the Director of Community Services. Except as otherwise authorized herein, any
other substantive amendments to this Agreement must be approved by City Council
following a recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Board.