Title
Resolution to Approve Agreement Regarding Joint Recreation Programs between the City and Ann Arbor Public Schools
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve an agreement regarding joint recreation programs between the City and Ann Arbor Public Schools. The Park Advisory Commission unanimously recommended approval of this agreement at their December 15, 2009 meeting.
The agreement is an updated version to replace an expiring agreement. City staff and Ann Arbor Public School staff worked cooperatively to make amendments and improvements to the expiring agreement in a timely fashion.
The general tone and content of the agreement remains unchanged. The new agreement highlights include the following:
· AAPS use of park space for sports including, but not limited to, soccer, field hockey, flag football, and lacrosse. The expiring agreement pertained only to baseball, softball, and kickball.
· Better outlines City responsibilities for baseball field conditions.
· Allows for AAPS to groom any designated park space for the purposes of preparing the field for interscholastic baseball or softball games.
· Provides for supplies of infield material to be stored at fields so that on-going field maintenance may occur.
· Allows the City and AAPS to renew this agreement for 2 successive 2-year periods if mutually agreed upon in writing.
· Allows the City greater flexibility in scheduling and programming events on certain City Parks by better reflecting AAPS usage levels.
Staff
Prepared by: Colin Smith, Parks and Recreation Services Manager
Reviewed by: Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City and the Ann Arbor Public Schools have conducted joint recreation programs for over 80 years;
Whereas, The previous agreement has expired;
Whereas, The term of the proposed agreement shall be for one year, with the option to renew the agreement for two successive two-year terms; and
Whereas, The proposed ...
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