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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND THE
YOUTH SPORTS COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH, INC.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH ("City"), a home municipal corporation situated in Tarrant, Denton and
Wise Counties, Texas, and THE YOUTH SPORTS COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH,
INC. ("Contractor"), a Texas non-profit corporation, both parties acting herein by and
through their duly authorized representatives.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein expressed,
City and Contractor agree as follows:
1. OPERATING RIGHTS AND DUTIES.
A. City hereby grants to Contractor the license and right to operate and
manage the municipal youth sports program (hereinafter referred to as the
"Program") located in Fort Worth, Texas.
Be The Program shall be operated as public service open to members of the
public under the ordinances, rules and regulations of the City of Fort Worth and
the Parks and Community Services Department and in strict accordance with all
of the terms and conditions provided for in this Agreement.
C. The City has budgeted a total of $255,505 annually for the operation and
staffing of this program. The City will allocate these funds to the Contractor in
exchange for the operation and programming of the Program. All expenses and
reimbursements must be directly related to the administration and coordination of
the Program. In the event that the City Council has not appropriated these funds
by the applicable date, this contract shall terminate pursuant to the termination
terms and conditions of this Agreement pursuant to Section 18 herein.
D. In addition to the budgeted funds listed in Subsection C, the City will
OFFICIfiIlocate additional funds in the amount of $16,100 in order to subsidize the youth
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sports program. The additional allocated funds will be used to cover the following
costs:
Workshop & Retreats (coaches certifications) $ 55000
Printing (flyers) $ 5,500
Misc. Rentals (storage unit) $ 600
Portable toilets $ 5,000
E. The City shall not be obligated to expend funds over the annual maximum
amount specified in Subsections C and D above for the Program. In the event that
the annual appropriation is exhausted before the end of the City's budget year, the
parties agree to negotiate in good faith concerning any required reduction in
programming, use of revenues from the Program, or further appropriations by the
City or supplemental revenue contribution by the Contractor (or a combination
thereof). In no event, however, is the City committed to expending more than the
aforesaid maximum annual amount for operation of the program unless there is
further appropriation of funds by the City Council, subject to Section 18 of this
Agreement.
2. TERM
This Agreement shall be for a license period beginning May 24, 2009 and ending
May 23, 2014. This Agreement is subject to earlier termination due to non -
appropriation of funds as provided for in this Agreement.
3. REGISTRATION FEES
The Parks and Community Services Department Director and Contractor shall
mutually agree to the amount, if any, of registration fees charged for participation
in any Program. In the instance that neither party can mutually agree, a proposal
outlining conditions of registration fee implementation will be submitted to the
Youth Sports Council Executive Board and a final decision will be rendered based
on their disposition.
4. REVENUES
Contractor shall be obligated to use revenues generated from the program for the
purposes related to operation and program. Contractor shall provide separate
accounting reports for all revenues and expenditures for each program. The City
shall make payments to Contractor within thirty (30) days of receipt of a detailed
invoice by Contractor each sports season, provided that funds are appropriated by
the City Council and said expenditures are authorized by this contract. This
detailed invoice should include hours worked by all professional staff that are
included in the request and a breakdown of administrative expenses. A separate
invoice shall be submitted for officials and scorekeepers. This monthly invoice
should include the total number of games worked, facility location, and the date(s)
the official/scorekeeper worked.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR
A. When available, Contractor shall provide, schedule, and budget
transportation for City youth sport leagues and special events through an
approved annual transportation grant from the Fort Worth Independent School
District (FWISD), with the financial arrangements through the FWISD.
B. Contractor shall have all outdoor sports set up and ready for play each
game day at least 30 minutes before the first game.
C. Contractor shall remove and store all equipment at the conclusion of each
day's activities.
D. Contractor shall assist the community center staff in setting up all indoor
sports and ready for play each game day at least 30 minutes before the first game.
E. Contractor shall distribute and provide game equipment at all sport
facilities and to all teams in the Program. Equipment shall be in good working
condition for each sport. Prior to each sports season, the City will inspect all
equipment to ensure good working condition prior to distribution.
F. Contractor shall provide uniforms to all recreation teams that participate in
the Program for soccer, baseball, basketball, flag football, and volleyball. Prior to
each program, the City will inspect all uniforms distributed to determine proper
condition and suitability.
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G. Contractor shall provide supervisory level staff on all game days for the
entire length of each sports season.
H. Contractor shall be responsible to ensure site coordinators are visible
during scheduled games and are effectively monitoring all activities associated
with the program.
I. Contractor shall perform criminal background checks on all coaches
before acceptance into the leagues as a coach. Contractor shall follow the policy
adopted by the Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc. for accepting coaches
into the leagues and provide a written report at the request of the City.
J. Contractor shall provide game officials and scorekeepers for all sports
seasons. Scorekeepers are utilized in all sports with the exception of flag football
and soccer. Contractor is responsible for providing adequate training methods for
game officials and scorekeepers for all sports programs and submitting this
methodology to the City prior to each sports season. This may be in the form of a
preseason meeting, testing of rule knowledge, and game mechanics for each sport.
K. Contractor shall schedule games and submit the schedule to the City three
(3) days prior to coaches meeting. Prior to distribution by the Contractor, the City
shall notify the Contractor of any changes to the game schedule. The City shall
notify community centers and the Contractor will notify volunteer coaches on any
changes to schedules or games pertaining to the Program a minimum of three (3)
days prior to the change in programming. During inclement weather, the
Contractor is responsible for contacting all volunteer coaches for game delays,
cancellations and updating the rainout line. All game cancellations shall be
authorized by the City's Athletic Superintendent.
L. The City will require the Contractor to submit itemized invoices of games
worked by each game official and scorekeeper for inclusion in the monthly
financial reimbursement submitted to the City by the Contractor.
M. Contractor shall adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the City,
including all Program and facility rules and shall assist City staff to ensure that all
policies and procedures are followed.
N. It is the responsibility of the Contractor, along with the City, to advertise
and market the Program for recruiting additional participants, coaches, officials,
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scorekeepers, special events, and clinics for the Program. This includes, but is not
limited to flyer distribution, school group presentations; and any other marketing
efforts that could potentially increase the number of participants, coaches,
officials, scorekeepers, special events, and clinics for the Program.
I Contractor shall keep accurate records and rosters of all activities
pertaining to the Program for the three (3) prior years. Upon request by the City,
Contractor must supply the City with any records or rosters pertaining to the
Program. Records are defined as official and scorekeeper schedules, time sheets,
score sheets, disciplinary action letters and documentation, program evaluations,
and team rosters.
P. Contractor will pay Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (hereinafter
referred to as TAAF) tournament registration fees for first place teams
representing the Program as all citywide sports are governed by TAAF.
Q. The Contractor will assist in training and paying for expenses related to
the certification of volunteer coaches through the National Youth Sports Coaches
Association over and above the City's budgeted $5,000.
R. Contractor shall be responsible to update all sections of the YSC webpage
inclusive of current game schedules.
S. Contractor shall coordinate a minimum of eight (8) volunteer coaches
meetings to ensure compliance with league rules and regulations. Contractor will
ensure all coaches submit a signed verification form confirming receipt of all
league rules, coaches' manuals, and any other documentation pertaining to league
guidelines. Upon request by the City, Contractor must supply the City with these
signed verification forms that pertain to the Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
A. The Athletic Coordinator of the City is the primary representative for all
correspondence affiliated with the administration and coordination of the Program
between the Contractor and the City.
B. The City will provide facilities in a good faith effort when available, for
all sport activities and special events. These facilities will include both indoor
and outdoor sports. The City shall have the responsibility for determining
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opening and closing of facilities as authorized by the City's Athletic
Superintendent.
C. The City will provide a designee to be the game -day contact for the
Program and serve as an advisor to the Program Administrator of the Contractor.
D. The City will assist in training and paying for expenses up to the budgeted
amount of $5,000 for the certification of volunteer coaches through the National
Youth Sports Coaches Association,
E. The City will pay all registration fee expenses related to the registration of
teams with the TAAF.
F. The City will complete the registration process for eligible City youth
teams in the TAAF Tournament.
G. When annual appropriation is available, the City will provide a uniformed
police officer at all game locations for 10 & Under through 17 & Under age
divisions.
JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY AND CONTRACTOR
A. The City, with the aid of the Contractor, will complete all registration
materials for all teams with TAAF.
B. In an effort to obtain feedback from Program participants, the City will
distribute Program evaluations to participants, parents, and volunteer coaches.
These evaluations will be distributed at the halfway mark of each sports season.
The Contractor shall assist City staff with this process as requested by the City. A
summary report will be communicated to the Executive Director of the Youth
Sports Council at the conclusion of each sports season.
C. The City and Contractor shall coordinate and offer the following youth
sports programs per calendar year.
Program
Winter Basketball
Spring Baseball/Softball
Spring Volleyball
Summer Basketball
Seasonal Dates
January —March
March — May
March — May
June — August
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Fall Soccer
Flag Football
September — November
September — November
* *Sports, seasons, and programs offered are subject to change if agreed upon by
both the City and Contractor.
D. The City and the Contractor will host four (4) Recreation Programmer
meetings, four (4) Superintendents meetings, four (4) Supervisors meetings, and
two (2) in-service trainings for community center staff throughout the calendar
year. The City and Contractor shall mutually agree upon the dates.
E. The Contractor and the City will jointly agree upon program dates and
calendars. In the instance that neither party can mutually agree, the City will
make the final determination due to the nature of scheduling and its relation to the
availability of resources and facilities.
F. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to print and distribute a copy of all
sport specific rules and the coaches manual to a coaching representative for each
team in the Program prior to each season. Contractor must also provide a copy to
community center staff before each season. Before each program, Contractor and
the City shall meet to review any necessary rule revisions. All proposed rule
changes must be submitted in writing to the Athletic Coordinator. No changes in
the rules shall be made without the consent of the City.
G. Contractor and City employees shall not engage in conduct that could be
determined to be detrimental to the public trust. Such conduct shall include, but
not be limited to, public intoxication, criminal activity, illegal drug activity,
discourteous treatment of others, slandering or defaming public officials,
appointees or staff or any other conduct which could damage or harm the public's
perception or trust of the City and any of its officials, appointees or staff.
(This is covered in Para 21)
8. NONDISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
age, mary status, disability, sexual orientation or national origin in the
performance of this Agreement.
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9. ASSIGNMENT
Contractor may not assign, transfer or otherwise convey any of its rights or
obligations under this Agreement to any party without the prior written consent of
the City, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, conditioned
on (i) the prior approval of the assignee or successor and a finding by the City
Council that the proposed assignee or successor is financially capable of completing
this Agreement and (ii) the proposed assignee or successor has executed a written
agreement with the City under which it agrees to assume all covenants and
obligations of Contractor under this Agreement, in which case such assignee or
successor shall thereafter be deemed "Contractor" for all purposes under this
Agreement.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is expressly understood and agreed that Contractor shall operate as an
independent contractor in each and every respect hereunder and not as an agent,
representative or employee of the City. Contractor shall have the exclusive right
relative to the terms of this Agreement and shall be solely responsible for the acts
and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors,
subcontractors, licensees and invitees. Contractor acknowledges that the doctrine
of respondeat superior will not apply as between the City and Contractor, its
officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees and
invitees. Contractor further agrees that nothing in this Agreement will be construed
as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between the City and the
Contractor.
11. INDEMNITY
CONTRACTOR AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFYAND HOLD THE CITY,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, HARMLESS
AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS AND
EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE
FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE
OR LOSS TO OWNER'S BUSINESSAND ANYRESULTING LOST PROFITS)
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT MAY RELATE
TO, ARISE OUT OF OR BE OCCASIONED BY (i) CONTRACTOR'S BREACH
OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (ii)
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ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT
OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES,
CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN THE CITY) OR SUBCONTRACTORS,
RELATED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR
THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT THAT THE
INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY
TO ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF
THE CITY OR ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR SEPARATE
CONTRACTORS, AND IN THE EVENT OF JOINT AND CONCURRENT
NEGLIGENCE OF BOTH CONTRACTOR AND CITY, RESPONSIBILITY, IF
ANY, SHALL BE APPORTIONED COMPARATIVELY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.
12. INSURANCE
During the term of this contract, Contractor shall maintain in full force and effect, at
its own cost and expense, the following minimum insurance coverage:
A. Commercial General Liability Insurance with no exclusion in policy,
naming the City as additional insured, and having the following minimum policy
limits: $1,000,000 each occurrence, $1,000,000 annual aggregate limit, with the
policy written on an occurrence basis.
B. Automobile Liability Insurance with a policy limits of $1,000,000 dollars
each accident, or reasonably equivalent split limits approved by the City's Risk
Manager,
C. Additional Insurance Reauirements
1. The City of Fort Worth shall be made an additional insured,
by endorsement, on the Contractor's applicable insurance policy or
policies, with the exceptions of Contractor's automobile liability
insurance and Workers' Compensation,
2. Applicable insurance policies shall be endorsed with a wavier of
subrogation in favor of the City.
3. The insurers shall be authorized to do business in the State of
Texas or otherwise be approved by the City, and, the Contractor's insurers
shall be acceptable to the City as to their financial strength and solvency.
4. The deductible limit on any of the policies shall not exceed
$10,000 per occurrence or per accident unless otherwise approved by the
City.
5. The City shall be notified a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to
insurer action in the event of cancellation, non -renewal, or material change
on coverage. The agreement to provide such notice shall be endorsed on
the Contractor's policies.
6. Certificates of insurance documenting required coverage shall be
provided to the City. A copy of any or all policies shall be provided upon
request.
7. In the event that Contractor becomes aware of any damages
sustained by third parties, or a claim thereof, or occurring at the Licensed
Premises, the City shall be notified as soon as possible.
8. All notices provided pursuant to this section shall be. provided in
accordance with the notice requirements of this contract.
13. FORCE MAJEURE
It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties to this Agreement that if the
performance of any obligations hereunder is delayed by reason of war; civil
commotion; acts of God; inclement weather; governmental restrictions, regulations,
or interferences; fires; strikes; lockouts, national disasters; riots; material or labor
restrictions; transportation problems; or any other circumstances which are
reasonably beyond the control of the party obligated or permitted under the terms of
this Agreement to do or perform the same, regardless of whether any such
circumstance is similar to any of those enumerated or not, the party so obligated or
permitted shall be excused from doing or performing the same during such period
of delay, so that the time period applicable to such design or construction
requirement shall be extended for a period of time equal to the period such party
was delayed.
14. SIGNS
Contractor shall not place any advertising sign or other advertisements upon any
City of Fort Worth facilities, any other public property, or upon any vehicle used by
or its customers in the performance of this Agreement without the prior written
approval of the Parks and Community Services Department Director.
15. BREACH, TERMINATION, AND REMEDIES
A. Condition of Default. The following conditions will constitute a breach of this
Agreement and default hereunder:
1. Failure of Contractor to maintain the insurance coverages required by
the agreement shall be grounds for immediate termination by the City.
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2. Failure of the Contractor to perform any of its other obligations under
this Contract when due or called for, and the Contractor fails to cure
such default within thirty (30) days after written notice from the City
of such default; provided, however, that if the nature of the default is
such that it cannot be fully cured within said thirty (30) day cure
period, the Contractor shall have additional time as is reasonably
necessary, as determined by the City, to cure the default, so long as the
Contractor is proceeding diligently to complete the necessary cure
after service of notice by the City.
B. Termination /Remedies. If any of the conditions identified in Section (A),
above, should occur and the Contractor does not cure the default, the City may elect
to terminate this contract immediately and seek all other remedies provided under
law and equity. The right to terminate this contract pursuant to this section shall be
cumulative of any other remedies available to the City or Contractor at law or in
equity for a breach of this contract. All such remedies may be exercised
concurrently, whenever, and as often as the need therefore arises. Waiver of any
breach does not constitute any continuing wavier or a wavier of any subsequent
breach of this contract.
16. APPLICABLE LAW; VENUE
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any
provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in
Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District
of Texas — Fort Worth Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Texas.
17. NOTICES
All notices required or permitted under this Agreement may be given to a party
personally, by facsimile, or by mail, addressed to such party at the address stated
below or to such other address as one party may from time to time notify the other
in writing. Any notice so given shall be deemed to have been received when
deposited in the United States mail so addressed with postage prepaid. Notice by
overnight express delivery service shall be deemed effective one (1) business day
after deposit with the express delivery service. Notice by personal delivery shall
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be deemed effective at the time of personal delivery. Notice may also be given by
means of electronic facsimile transmission ("fax"); provided, however, that in
order for a fax notice to be deemed effective, the party giving notice of fax shall
provide a hard copy of the faxed notice thereafter to the other party pursuant to one
of the methods of hard copy delivery specified in this section. For purposes of
notice, demand, request reply, or payment the address shall be:
CITY OF FORT WORTH
Parks and Community Services Department
Attention: Northeast Region Senior Administrative Assistant
4200 South Freeway, Suite 2200
Fort Worth, Texas 76115
FAX: (817) 871-5724
With Cop�o:
City Attorney
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
FAX: (817) 871=8359
CONTRACTOR•
Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc.
Attention: Jon Snyder, Executive Director
3612 West Vickery
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
FAX: (817) 817-732-9677
Each party shall have the right to designate a different address within the United
States of America by giving in conformity with the Section.
18. NON -APPROPRIATION
If for any reason, at any time during any term of this Agreement, the City Council
fails to appropriate funds sufficient for the City to fulfill its obligations under this
Agreement, the City may terminate this Agreement to be effective on the later of (i)
thirty (30) days following delivery by the City to Contractor of written notice of the
City's intention to terminate or (ii) the last date for which funding has been
appropriated by the City Council for the purposes set forth in this Agreement.
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19. PARAGRAPH HEADINGS AND CAPTIONS.
Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and
shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
20. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS
Contractor may not assign, transfer or otherwise convey any of its rights or
obligations under this Agreement to any party without the prior written consent of
the City, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, conditioned
on (i) the prior approval of the assignee or successor and a finding by the City
Council that the proposed assignee or successor is financially capable of completing
this Agreement and (ii) the proposed assignee or successor has executed a written
agreement with the City under which it agrees to assume all covenants and
obligations of Contractor under this Agreement, in which case such assignee or
successor shall thereafter be deemed "Contractor" for all purposes under this
Agreement.
21. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND
REGULATIONS
Contractor covenants and agrees that it shall not engage in any unlawful use at any
City of Fort Worth facilities). Contractor further agrees that it shall not permit its
officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, patrons, licensees
or invitees to engage in any unlawful use of the Licensed Premises and Contractor
immediately shall remove from the Program any person engaging in such unlawful
activities. Unlawful use of the program by Contractor itself shall constitute an
immediate breach of this Agreement. Contractor agrees to comply with all federal,
state and local laws; all ordinances, rules and regulations of City; all rules and
regulations established by the Director, and all rules and regulations adopted by the
City Council, as such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations exist or may hereafter
be amended or adopted. If City notifies Contractor or any of its officers, agents,
employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees or invitees of any violation of
such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Contractor shall immediately desist
from and correct the violation at its own cost and expense.
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22. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS
It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or
surrender any of it governmental powers
23. CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION
In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither
more strongly for or against any party, regardless of the actual drafter of this
Agreement.
24. NO THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARIES
The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the
City and Contractor and any lawful assign or successor of Contractor and are not
intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
25. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions
shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
EXECUTED on this the day of it2009
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
ies liameis
Assistant City Manager
ATTEST
City Secretary
Fort Worth, Texas
YOUTH SPORTS COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH, INC.
By: 141
Jon nyder, Exec utiv, irector Gus Bates, President
APP.�OVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
BEFORE ME, the undersigned utLE hority, a Nota Public in and for the State of
Texas, on this day personally appeared , ciiw to me as the person whose
name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that the same
was the act of the City of Fort Worth and that Libby Watson executed the same as the act
of the said City of Fort Worth for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in
the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND
of 2009.
MA�iIA S. SANOM�Z
NCiTAtlV �4ULJLJU
STATE OF TEXAS
Nty Comm. Up.12"14-2009
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
SEAL OF OFFICE this �Y
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of
Texas, on this day personally appeared ,known
to me as the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and
acknowledged to me that the same was the act of Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth,
Inc. and that he/she executed the same as the act of the said Youth Sports Council of Fort
Worth, Inc. for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity
therein stated
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS
of , 2009.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
day
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/19/2009
GENERAL INFORMATION:
DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
LOG NAME: 80YOUTHSPORTS 2009
1 attachment found.
REFERENCE NO.: C-23540
SU B] ECT:
Authorize Agreement in the Amount of $255,505.00 Annually with the Youth Sports Council of Fort
Worth, Inc., to Manage the Citywide Youth Sports Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement in the
amount of $255,505.00 annually with the Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc., for program
services for a license period of five consecutive years beginning May 24, 2009, and ending May 23,
2014.
DISCUSSION:
In 1989, the Parks and Community Services Department, in cooperation with the Youth Sports Council
Or Fort Worth, Inc., established the Youth Sports Program. Since its inception, this program has
provided organized sports opportunities for youth ages five to seventeen. Year-round activities are
conducted in six sports programs: winter basketball, baseball/softball, summer basketball, soccer, flag
football and volleyball. On an annual basis, more than 6,000 at -risk youth participate in the program.
Annually, the General Fund allocates $281,558.00 to underwrite the operations of the Youth Sports
Program. Of this amount, $255,505.00 is paid to the Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc., to cover
the costs for program operations that include program management, participant uniforms, awards,
program supplies and materials and game official and scorekeeper fees. The remaining $16,001.00 is
paid from the Parks and Community Services Department budget for coach certifications, printing and
portable toilets.
The contract outlines responsibilities of the City and the Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc., as it
relates to the operation and management of the Youth Sports Program.
The Youth Sports Program benefits youth throughout the entire City.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manacier's Office by:
Ori4inatina Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
1. pacs M&C.doc (CFW Internal)
GG01 539120 0808060
Charles Daniels (6183)
Richard Zavala (5704)
Melody Mitchell (5719)
$255,505.00