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Home My WebLink AboutPR 13794:HISPANIC BASEBALL TEAM CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Parks and Recreation To: Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager From: Dr. Albert T. Thigpen. Interim Director of Parks & Recreation Date: September 20, 2006 Re: Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 13794 awarding a baseball field contract to the Port Arthur Hispanic Baseball League for Leger Field at Pioneer Park COMMENT RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution No. 13794, authorizing the City Manager to execute one (1) contract between the City of Port Arthur and the Port Arthur Hispanic Baseball League for Leger Field at Pioneer Park. BACKGROUND: The City of Port Arthur provides priority use of baseball fields by leagues pursuant to this agreement. The league assists in the maintenance and up keep of fields during the season. Leagues provide a healthy source of entertainment and/or competition for the youth, young adults, and senior citizens of Port Arthur. BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT: None SUMMARY: I recommend that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution No. 13794, authorizing the City Manager to execute one (1) contract between the City of Port Arthur and the Port Arthur Hispanic Baseball League for Leger Field at Pioneer Park. P.R.# 13794 09/20/06 cs RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ONE (1) CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND PORT ARTHUR HISPANIC BASEBALL LEAGUE ORGANIZATION, FOR THE USE OF A CITY BASEBALL FIELD ON PIONEER PARK. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COLrNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TEXAS: THAT the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute one (1) contract between the Port Arthur Hispanic League Baseball Organization and the City of Port A~ur for the use of City baseball field this fall, a ,copy of each of said contract is attached as Exhibits "A". THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of September A.D., 2006, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the city of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: ATTEST: Mayor: Evang61ine Green, City Secretary P.R.# 13497 09/20/06 cs pg. 2 APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: Mark Sokolow, City Attorney Dr. Albert Thigpen, Interim Director, Parks & Recreation STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON This is an Agreement between the City of Port Arthur, Texas (referred to in the Agreement as the "City"), and the Port Arthur Hispanic Baseball League (referred to in this Agreement as the "League"), for the use ora baseball field, located in Leger Field, at 3401 17th Street, Port Arthur, Texas. The League and the City are Collectively referred to as the "Parties". RECITAL The purpose of this Agreement is to state the terms and conditions under which the League is permitted to use City premises for the purpose of conducting League baseball games only. In consideration of the mutual prormses contained in this Agreement, the League and the City agree as follows: I. NATURE OF AGREEMENT A. Each party recognizes that the City has no authority under the law to permit exclusive control of public park property by anyone other than the City. Therefore, this Agreement shall not be construed as giving said control to the League. B. The City agrees to permit the League to use certain facilities for the purpose of conducting baseball games and operating concession stands; the City agrees to be responsible for the performance of certain duties and maintenance of certain facilities described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof. C. The League agrees to be responsible for the performance of certain duties and maintenance of certain facilities described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof. D. The League agrees to do all things necessary to manage and administer a Baseball program (hereinafter called "said program") in the City of Port Arthur including, but not limited to, the purchase of necessary equipment, soliciting and obtaining sponsors for teams, if necessary, soliciting and directing managers of teams and leagues, providing officiating personnel and the performance of all other acts necessary to insure that said program is successful. E. The City of Port Arthur does not assume any responsibility for the supervision and administration of said program nor does it assume any liability arising thereunder. F. It is expressly agreed and understood by all parties hereto that the League is an independent contractor in its relationship to the City of Port Arthur. Nothing herein contained at any time or in any manner shall he construed to effect a contract of partnership or joint venture or render any party hereto the employer or master of any other party and/or its employees, agents or representatives. All necessary personnel shall be deemed agents or employees oftbe League. G. Inasmuch as the facilities are on public property, the League agrees to permit the public to use the fields and stands any time that they are not being used by the League; however, the City agrees that any use of the fields or stands by any person or group other than the League must be approved by the City Manager. No one can use the field after 10:30 p.m. without the approval of the City Manager. H. The League shall not remove any structures constructed by the League that are attached to the premises owned by the City without first notifying the Property Maintenance Director of its intent to do so and obtaining approval. The League shall be responsible for any damage to the premises or to any other property owned by the City as a result of the removal of any structures by the League. II. DURATION OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall be in force from the date of signing by the parties until January 02, 2007. HI. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT This agreement may be temfinated by either party giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party of its desire to terminate said Agreement, or said Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual agreement of the parties. IV. INI)EMNIF1CATION The League covenants and agrees to indemnify, and does hereby indemnify, hold harmless and defend, the City of Port Arthur, its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, expenses or claims for injuries to persons or property of whatsoever kind or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of or incident to either or both of the following: (1) the activities of the League, or (2) the operations under or otherwise incident to the provisions of this contract. The League hereby assumes all liability and responsibility for injuries, claims or suits for damages to person or property, of whatever kind or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of or ineidem to either or both of the following: (1) the activities of the League, or (2) the operations under or otherwise incident to the provisions of this contract. The foregoing indemnification provision shall apply to the League regardless of whether said liability, injury, loss, damage, expenses or claim is caused in part by the City or its officers, employees, or agents. V. PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE The League agrees to procure and maimain in force during the term of this lease and any extension thereof, at its expense, public liability insurance in companies and through brokers approved by the City, adequate to protect against liability for damage claims through public use or arising out of accidents or injuries occurring in or around the described premises, in a minimum amount of $100,000.00 for each person injured, $300,000.00 for any one accident, and $100,000.00 for property damage. The insurance policies shall name the City and its officers, employees and agents as an additional insured. The policies shall be delivered to the City Manager for keeping. The League agrees to obtain a written agreement from the insurers to notify the City in writing at least 30 days prior to cancellation or refusal to renew any of the policies. The League agrees that if the insurance policies are not kept in force during the entire term of this Agreement and any extension thereof, the City may procure the necessary insurance, pay the premium therefor, and the League shall repay the premium to the City the next momh following the date on which the prermum is paid~ W. If the facilities are not maintained the City reserves the right, at its discretion, to demolish all dilapidated structures and/or repair those structures. Depending on the nature of the repairs, renovations and/or demotition, the City reserves the right to charge the league for costs associated with their noncompliance with this agreement. 4 SIGNED and agreed to on this the day of September, 2006. CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY: STEVE FITZGiBBONS CITY MANAGER ATTEST: EVANGELINE GREEN, CITY SECRETARY SIGNED and agreed to on this the day of September. 2006 Port Arthur Hispanic Baseball League BY: PRESIDENT ATTEST: SECRETARY EXHIBIT "A" This Exhibit shall be construed in conjunction with the attached A4veement between the Port Arthur Hispanic Baseball League (hereinafter called "League") and the City of Port Arthur for the use of certain baseball facilities in City parks. ITEM 1 The City agrees to give the League first priority use of a baseball field located in Leger Field, located at 3401 17th Street. Port Arthur, Texas, during the months of September to December, 2006 ITEM 2 The League shall: 1. Maintain the fields daily by dragging, marking, filling in holes on game days. 2. Operate and maintain concession stands. 3. Maintain and repair any and all structures constructed by the League including dugouts, scoreboards, press boxes, and storage areas. (See existing property invcmory prepared by the Parks and Recreation Director and attached and made a part hereof.) 4. Maintain litter control. ITEM 3 The City shall: I. Do major fence repair (if funds are available). 2. Dc minor fence repairs. 6 EXHIBIT "A" CONT.: 3. Pay electric bill September through December. 4. Replace lamps that are burned out. 5. Furnish infield dirt (maximum four (4) loads). 6. Cut outfield grass (upon request) and trim around outside of fences if personnel is available. 7. Furnish portable toilets. 8. Maimain bleachers. ITEM 4 Should the League desire to expand or modify the facilities during the tenure of the contract, the League shall pay the cost of said improvements and notify the Parks and Recreation Director of any such changes. All expansion/additions or modifications must be reviewed and approved by the City of Port Arthur's Inspection Department. ITEM $ The League will provide a current set of keys for all locks and update as needed to the Parks and Recreation Director. PROPERTY INVENTORY FOR LEAGUE MAINTENANCE Leger Field 3401 -17th Street 2 Dugouts with benches t Scoreboard