Title
Approval of Inter-local Agreement with Olympia School District for Stevens Field Park
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Inter-local Agreement with the Olympia School District (OSD) #111 for Stevens Field Park.
Report
Issue:
The City of Olympia has been awarded a grant for $193,223 from the Washington Recreation & Conservation Office to upgrade the infield on Field #1 with synthetic turf at Stevens Field Park. To secure the grant, the City/District must commit to an agreement to assure public use of the park for 25 years. The Inter-local Agreement with the District is required since they are the underlying land owner.
Staff Contact:
Paul Simmons, Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8462
David Hanna, Associate Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8020
Presenter(s):
Paul Simmons, Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation
David Hanna, Associate Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department (OPARD) has been awarded a Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) Grant through the Washington Recreation & Conservation Office (RCO). The RCO is ready to enter into an agreement with the City to install synthetic turf on one infield at Steven's Field Park. To secure the grant, the City/ and School District must commit to an agreement to assure public use of the park for 25 years. The Inter-local Agreement with the District is required since they are the underlying land owner
The proposed Inter-local Agreement is also an update to a contract for Stevens Field Park that dates back to 1977. However, the City/District Joint Use Agreement will continue to direct maintenance and operations at the facility.
The City and District are supportive of this infield improvement project at Stevens Field because it will enhance player safety, reduce rain outs, e...
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