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County Administrator's Report 14. 1.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	03/07/2019
Issue: Park License and Management Agreements for County Athletic Parks
From:	Michael Rhodes
Department:	Parks and Recreation
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Park License and Management Agreements for County Athletic Parks - Michael Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Park License and Management Agreements for County athletic parks between Escambia County and volunteer athletic associations:

A. Approve each of the Agreements authorizing license and management of County-owned property for public recreation purposes with the following volunteer athletic organizations:

1. Five Flags Knights Lacrosse, Inc. at Brent Baseball Park;
2. D.R.E.A.M. (Diverse Relentless Empowered Achievers of Munificence) Youth Development, Inc. at Mayfair Park; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign each Park License and Management Agreement for the same aforementioned volunteer athletic organizations, effective upon Board approval.

BACKGROUND:

The Parks and Recreation Department, at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners, has partnered with volunteer/parent athletic organizations to provide organized recreational sports activities for Escambia County citizens. These organizations successfully provide t-ball, softball, baseball, football, lacrosse, cheerleading, soccer, and flag football activities, benefiting thousands of citizens each year.

The majority of County athletic parks operate under Park License and Management Agreements. Copies of the Park License and Management Agreements have been attached to the recommendation for reference purposes.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Park License and Management Agreements were prepared in conjunction with the County Attorney’s Office, and were approved for form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board policy requires the approval of the Board for License and Management Agreements for County park property, as well as for the authorization of the Chairman’s signature on the Park License and Management Agreements.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Parks and Recreation Department will coordinate all efforts between Escambia County and the athletic organizations.

Attachments
Park L&M Agreements