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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH SOFTBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF THE WHEELER FIELD SOFTBALL COMPLEX CONCESSIONS BUILDING.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to execute a three-year agreement with the Duluth Softball Players Association, Inc., substantially the same as the agreement attached as Exhibit 1, for the operation of the Wheeler Field Softball Complex concessions building. Funds received under this agreement shall be deposited into the City’s Special Leagues Fund No. 210-030-3190-4625-04 and specifically earmarked for improvements at the Wheeler Field Softball Complex.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes a three-year with the Duluth Softball Players Association, Inc. (DSPA) for the operation of the Wheeler Field Softball Complex concessions building (Concessions Building). DSPA has operated the Concessions Building since 2010, and the parties wish to enter into a new agreement for an additional three years. DSPA will operate and maintain the Concessions Building between May 1 and August 31 during each year of the agreement. DSPA will provide concessions at Wheeler Field Softball Complex (Wheeler Field) for its own events, as well as other community sports events held at Wheeler Field.
The agreement also grants DSPA the authority to advertise on the fields and scoreboards at Wheeler Field. All advertising at Wheeler Field must comply with applicable codes and laws pertaining to said advertisements.
In consideration of DSPA’s use of the Concessions Building, DSPA will pay to the City one-half (1/2) of the advertising revenue it collects during the term of this agreement. DSPA will also pay for all utility charges related to the Concessions Building during the period May 1 and August 31 during each year of the agreement.