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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ARROWHEAD YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION FOR THE USE AND OPERATION OF THE CITY'S JEAN DULUTH, ARLINGTON AND GARY-NEW DULUTH SOCCER FIELDS.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to enter into a three-year agreement, substantially in the form attached as Exhibit 1, with Arrowhead Youth Soccer Association for the use and operation of the city's Jean Duluth, Arlington, and Gary-New Duluth soccer fields. The 2022 usage fee is $26,866.07, with an annual increase of 3% during each year of the term; funds shall be deposited into Fund 205-130-1221-4625 (Parks, Community Resources, Park's Maintenance, Rent of Athletic Fields).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the city to enter into a three-year agreement with Arrowhead Youth Soccer Association ("AYSA") for the use and operation of the city's Jean Duluth, Arlington, and Gary-New Duluth soccer fields. Under the terms of the agreement, AYSA will manage the use of the fields by AYSA and all other soccer groups. AYSA has previously managed the use of these fields and desires to continue its relationship with the city to provide a quality soccer program for youth within the city of Duluth and surrounding communities.
In 2022, AYSA will pay the city a usage fee of $26,866.07, with an annual increase of 3% (the 2022 rate is 3% above the 2018 rate) (the "Usage Fee"). The Usage Fee is due in two installments of 50%, each due on July 1 and September 1 of each year of the agreement. In exchange for this consideration, the City will maintain the soccer fields, which duties include but are not limited to the following: mow the fields, cut the side slopes, perform manual irrigation of the fields, maintain the irrigation systems, and maintain fencing and gates around the fields. AYSA is responsible to provide electric and water service and portable toilets at the Jean Duluth and Arlington s...
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