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PARKS - SOFTBALL COMPLE~ LEASE - YMCA
RESOLUTION NO. R89-170
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PLAINVIEW
YMCA.
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview currently has four formal playing
fields located within the Running Water Draw Regional Park Complex;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainview desires to see
that said fields and facilities be used for organized athletic
activity so as to give all interested adults in the City of
Plainview an opportunity to participate in a recreational program of
slowpitch softball, and at the same time minimize the operational
cost of such a program to City residents of Plainview; and
WHEREAS, to reach the goals of providing such a program at the
least expense to the citizens of Plainview, the City Council of the
City of Plainview desires to lease said facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Plainview YMCA has proposed to run an Adult Softball
Program during the fall of 1989; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview desires to lease said facilities to
the Plainview YMCA; and
WHEREAS, copies of the proposed Lease Agreement are attached to
this Resolution and hereby made a permanent part-thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of
the City of Plainview, Texas, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute a lease agreement with the Plainview YMCA.
Passed and Approved this 8th day of August, 1989. __ ,
~ E.V. Ridlehuber, Mayor
Carla Reese, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Mike McDonough ~.
Director of Municipal Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David -~lackburn
City Attorney
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HALE
LEASE AGREE~RNT
CITY OF PLAINVIEW
PLAINVIEWYMCA
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview is the owner of the following
tract of land and park facilities located within the city limits
of the City of Plainview; and
WHEREAS, the Plainview YMCA desires to use the fields and
facilities located on said tract of land for organized athletic
activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview and the Plainview 'fMCA have
considered the needs of said area of Plainview and have determined
that the softball fields and related facilities can be used as a
park for the pleasure and recreation of the general public and by
the Plainview YMCA as athletic facilities for the general
membership of its organization.
WHEREAS, substantial savings to the public will result by
the joint use of said property by the City of Plainview as a
general park for the public and by the Plainview YMCA as athletic
facilities for the general membership of its organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, in order to accomplish this purpose, it is
agreed by and between the City of Plainview, hereinafter referred
to as "City" and the Plainview YMCA, hereinafter referred to as
,,Association'~, each acting by and through its officers heretofore
duly authorized;
I
For and in the consideration of the mutual keeping of the
covenants and agreements herein contained on the part of the City
and Association, the City does hereby lease to the Association for
a period of two (2) months, beginning at 12:01 A.M., September 2,
through 11:59 P.M., November 1, 1989, the following described
property located within the corporate limits of the City of
Plainview, Hale County, Texas to wit:
The four (4) formal playing fields lying south of 3600 West
4th Street, and north of Running Water Draw. These four (4)
playing fields are located within the Running Water Draw Regional
Park Complex.
The lease does include the playing fields, spectator stands
and related facilities located on this property. The lease does
not include the public parking facility which will remain a public
use facility.
It is understood that the Association intends to use the
softball fields, spectator stands and related facilities for
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athletic activities by the general membership of the Association
and other teams that may enter an Association sponsored
tournament.
This lease shall terminate at 12:59 P.M., November 1, 1989.
The Association shall have the obligation each year to submit to
the City a formal written request for renewal of this lease prior
to June 1. In the event the Association requests renewal of this
lease, terms may be renegotiated.
II
A.. General Maintenance. It is understood and agreed that
Association shall have the responsibility to maintain the said
premises at its expense during the term of this contract
agreement.
All routine maintenance of seats, fences, and playing surface
will be accomplished by the Association. All improvements other
than normal routine maintenance and repairs to the premises and
facilities will first be approved by the Superintendent of Parks
for the City.
B. Use of Facilities. The Association shall have the
responsibility to control all operations necessary for the use of
the facilities during the term of this lease. Preparation of the
playing fields and facilities are the responsibility of the
Association. Access to the fields for preparatory work on the
fields prior to the commencement of this lease may be gained by
coordinating with the Parks Superintendent and with his approval.
C. Crowd Control.
(1) Association shall be responsible for the control of
all participants and spectators and users of the fields and
facilities during the term of this lease.
(2) It shall be the responsibility of Association to
provide adequate supervision over all activities. The Parks
Superintendent, at his discretion, may require the use of security
guards, which may be off-duty Plainview Policemen. Association
will be responsible for paying for the service of said security
personnel. Disturbances will not be permitted and if a
disturbance does occur, the Plainview Police Department or the
Parks Superintendent may order the facilities closed and this
lease terminated.
D. Compliance with Law.
(1) Association shall comply with all federal, state,
and local laws as such pertain to the usage of the park and parks
facilities during the term of this lease. Association shall also
comply with all Administrative Policy's and Regulations of the
City of Plainview regarding the usage of Park facilities.
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E. Electrical Costs. Association agrees to be responsible
for 100%, up to $400.00 of the electrical service used during the
term of this lease. Said service shall be determined by a
Southwestern Public Service reading of the meter the morning of
September 2, 1989, and again the morning of November 2, 1989.
Southwestern Public Service shall compute and provide the cost
figure to City, and Association shall promptly pay City such
amount upon tendering of the bill.
F. Repairs to Lights. The Association agrees to be
responsible for 100% of the cost of replacement of the light
fixtures up to a total of $200.00.
G. Custodial Duties. The Association is responsible for
general maintenance and custodial services of the facilities. In
the event maintenance and/or custodial services are necessary
after the expiration of this lease to return the leased
facilitates to the pre-lease state, City may either request the
Association to perform such or bill Association for the costs
associated with such clean-up.
The Association shall assume all responsibility to prepare
the infield area for play and the City will water and mow the
outfield area on a normal park maintenance schedule. In the event
the park maintenance schedule does not meet the needs of the
program, the Association will mow the outfield grass at his/their
expense, or will cancel the games until mowed by the Park
Department, on the regular parks maintenance schedule.
H. Damage to Facilities. The Association is responsible for
any damage to the leased facilities incurred during the term of
this lease.. Any repairs needed and the means and manner in which
said repairs are to be accomplished shall be determined by the
City.
I. Concession Facilities. Association is authorized to
operate a concession facility during the term of this lease.
Location and utility service to said facility shall be subject to
approval of City. The operation of such concession activities
must be based on a Concession Agreement executed between the
Association and the City.
III
The Association shall have control over said premises during
such time that it is being used by the Association and its
membership. It is further understood and agreed that during the
term of this agreement, the priority for the use of said premises
shall be given to the Association.
The City has at its power the authority to require use of the
facility for public use if deemed necessary by the City. A two
(2) week advance notice will be given if time permits.
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IV
The Association and the City will cooperate and coordinate
the recreational activities that the area under the terms of this
lease will at all times be maintained in the utmost serviceable
condition.
Should at any time a controversy arise in the administration
of this agreement, and which substantially affects the purpose and
terms hereof, it shall be submi%ted to the governing bodies of the
respective parties for consideration and adjustment.
V
The Association shall maintain the premises in good condition
during the term of this lease, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
The Association shall, 'at its expense, during the term of this
lease, have the responsibility to inspect, maintain, and repair the
playing fields, spectator stands fences, and other facilities used
in conjunction with the playing ~ields.
The Association shall, at its expense, be responsible for the
repair of any damage occasioned to the softball fields, spectator
stands, and other facilities as a result of vandalism which may
occur during the period of time that the property is leased to the
Association. The Association will not be responsible for vandalism
damage after November 1, and until September 2 of each year if
contract is renewed.
During the term of this lease or any renewal and extension
thereof, the Association shall, at its expense, maintain the
infield area to its own pleasure. The Association will keep all
weeds from the base of the fences, backstop and spectator stands.
The City shall, at its expense, mow the outfield grass and
water the grass on its standard cycle. The time and hours for
watering the grass shall be coordinated with the Association so as
not to conflict with the scheduled games. The Association is
required to furnish a full schedule of all games including
tournaments to the Superintendent of Parks before the season
commences.
VI
Upon termination of this lease, the Association shall have
the option to request in writing by June 1 of the following year a
renewal of this lease provided the City ratifies and confirms said
lease for the requested period.
VII
Ail tournaments taking place at the leased facilities during
the term of this contract shall comply with the Policy
Tournaments. (see attached Exhibit A).
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VIII
The Association agrees to indemnify and save the City whole
and harmless from any and all claims for injuries or damages to
any person or property occasioned by or arising by the reason of
the Association's negligence and to save the City whole and
harmless and to indemnify it from any and. all claims for damages
or injuries to property or persons, which said injuries or damage,
would not have occurred except for the actions or conduct of the
Association or its agents in the use of the softball field and
related facilities. The Association shall furnish the City of
Plainview a certificate showing that it has in force (and it shall
keep same in force at all times) a policy of liability insurance
with a company authorized to do business in the State of Texas in
an amount of not less ~han the state statutory limits of liability
for governmental entities under the Tort Claims Act, as protection
of any liability for ~damages of said Association, its agents,
employees, or any other person assisting in the carrying out of
any function authorized hereby, and the same shall, in addition to
protecting the Association, provide therein that it will also
prote~t the said City of Plainview.
IX
This lease agreement may be terminated at an¥~time by mutual
agreement of both the Association and the City. The City also
holds right to terminate this lease at anytime by serving written
notice in advance of thirty (30) days minimum.
X
It is intended that this instrument is written subject to all
legal provisions, and should a Court of competent jurisdiction
declare any word, phrase, clause, sentence or paragraph as being
invalid for any reason, it is the intention of the parties that the
remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
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EXECUTED THIS
8th
A~ST: ~_
Carla Re, se, City Secretary
day of August , 1989.
CITY OF PLAINVI~, TEXAS
BY ~~~/
E.Vf RIDLEHUBER, May
Lessor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David Blackburn, City Attorney
Secretary
~fMCA,Executive Directo
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EXHIBIT A
POLICY FOR TOURNAMF/FfS
1. Ail tournaments must have prior approval of the Parks
Superintendent (minimum 2 weeks). It is suggested that all
tournaments be scheduled early, so they can be calendared along
with regular season schedules.
2. The Plainview YMCA (hereinafter called "Association") shall
be responsible for all tournaments staged in the Running Water
Draw Regional Park Softball Complex.
3. A Tournament Director and one assistant shall-be appointed by
the Association to oversee all tournaments, (not necessarily the
same person each time) and these people will have the
responsibility of insuring that the tournament is conducted in a
prudent manner. One of these persons must be present at all times
during the tournament and will work, as needed, to keep playing
facilities ready.
4. The City Parks Department shall conduct normal maintenance on
the playing fields and the tournament will be responsible for any
additional work required. In addition, the Parks Superintendent
will have the final decision on whether field conditions warrant
play.
5. In handling the financial arrangements for each tournament,
the Association shall be responsible for all monies and pay the
expense of the tournament. If some non-profit organization is
sponsoring a tournament for a charitable purpose, the Association
shall handle all receipts and pay the bills, then divide the
proceeds with the sponsor as agreed upon by the two parties.
6. A set of written rules, for the tournament, shall be
delivered to each team entered and shall include the following, as
ordained by City Ordinance:
(a) No vehicle will be permitted off the streets and
parking lots.
(b) No camping will be permitted.
(c) All litter must be disposed of in trash
receptacles which will be provided at convenient
locations by the City Parks Department.
7. The Tournament Sponsor will be responsible for cleaning up
trash after the tournament.