HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2001-079 Yakima Softball Association AgreementRESOLUTION NO. R-2001- 79
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an
agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Softball
Association to provide a fastpitch softball program for the
community.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima desires to provide a fastpitch softball program
for the community; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima Softball Association has the experience and expertise
necessary to provide said fastpitch program and is willing to provide this program in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the attached agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to contract with the Yakima Softball Association in accordance with the terms of
the attached agreement, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached and
incorporated "Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Softball
Association" for the purpose of providing a fastpitch softball program for the
community.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 15' day of %1%/ , 2001.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF YAKIMA
AND
YAKIMA SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
THIS AGREEMENT (hereinafter "Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the City of Yakima (hereinafter the "City"), and the Yakima Softball
Association (hereinafter the "Association").
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide a fastpitch softball program for the
community; and
WHEREAS, the Association has the experience and expertise necessary to
provide said fastpitch softball program and agrees to perform these services for the City
under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, terms
and conditions set forth herein, it is agreed by and between the City and Association as
follows:
1. Services.
a. The City of Yakima shall:
i. Work with Association in determining the dates for pre-
season maintenance. All pre -season maintenance activities,
including the City's energization of the irrigation system and
opening of restrooms, are dependent on the weather. The
determination of whether the weather permits is at the sole
discretion of the City. Dates will coincide with the City's spring
maintenance schedule.
ii. Provide basic level of maintenance on the fields which
includes mowing, irrigation, inspection, repairs, and garbage
service, according to the established Parks maintenance schedule.
The Association may request additional maintenance services,
including additional mowing.
iii. Work with Association on any "special" maintenance needs.
iv. Designate an Athletic Supervisor as the contact person for
the City of Yakima.
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V. Bill Association at the conclusion of the season for field use.
vi. Bill Association light usage fees on a monthly basis.
b. Association shall:
L Fill out a "Use of Facility" application with the dates for
usage and adhere to the policies stipulated on the "Use of Facility"
application.
ii. Notify the City of Yakima twenty-four (24) hours in advance
of any schedule changes.
iii. Prepare the fields for play for all Association games and
practices, which includes providing bases for Dunbar Field.
iv. Designate an Association Board Member who will represent
Association and work with the City's Athletic Supervisor on all
conditions of this Agreement.
V. Submit to the Athletic Supervisor a recap of field and light
usage by the first day of each month for the previous month.
2. Consideration. The following charges are subject to review and revisions by the
Parks and Recreation Manager at her sole discretion on an annual basis. It is the intent
of the Parks and Recreation Manager to phase in an increase in charges over the next
two years. This is to bring the fees into accordance with the Parks and Recreation fee
schedule. The Association agrees to compensate the City for the services rendered
hereunder as follows:
a. Field Use Rental. Rental for use of fields is Five Dollars ($5.00) per day for
all scheduled usage. The City shall submit an invoice/billing to the Association
at the conclusion of the Association softball season. The Association shall pay
the City within thirty (30) days after receiving said invoice/billing.
b. Lights. Charge for use of lights is Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($6.50) per
hour per field, plus all applicable taxes. The City shall submit an invoice/billing
to the Association at the conclusion of each month during the Association
softball season. The Association shall pay the City within thirty (30) days after
receiving said invoice/billing.
C. Mowing and Special Maintenance. When additional mowing and other
special maintenance services beyond the normal maintenance schedule are
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requested by the Association, the City shall charge Association on a per hour
basis in accordance with Exhibit "A".
3. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution hereof and
shall terminate at 12:00 p.m., December 31, 2001, unless sooner terminated by either
party in accordance with Section 16 of this Agreement.
4. Status of Association. Association and the City understand and expressly agree
that Association is an independent contractor in the performance of each and every part
of this Agreement. Association and its employees shall make no claim of City
employment nor shall claim against the City any related employment benefits, social
security, and/or retirement.
5. Taxes and Assessments. Association shall be solely responsible for
compensating its employees and for paying all related taxes, deductions, and
assessments, including but not limited to, federal income tax, FICA, social security tax,
assessments for unemployment and industrial injury, and other deductions from
income which may be required by law or assessed against either party as a result of this
Agreement. In the event the City is assessed a tax or assessment as a result of this
Agreement, Association shall pay the same before it becomes due.
6. Nondiscrimination Provision. During the performance of this Agreement,
Association shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, creed, marital status, political affiliation, or the presence of any sensory, mental
or physical handicap in violation of any applicable federal, state, and/or local law
and/or regulation. This provision shall include but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or
termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, and
the provision of services under this Agreement.
7. The Americans With Disabilities Act. Association agrees to comply with the
Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (ADA), and its
implementing regulations, and Washington State's anti -discrimination law as contained
in RCW Chapter 49.60 and its implementing regulations. The ADA provides
comprehensive civil rights to individuals with disabilities in the area of employment,
public accommodations, state and local government services, and telecommunications.
8. Compliance With Law. Association agrees to perform all services under and
pursuant to this Agreement in full compliance with any and all applicable laws, rules,
and regulations adopted or promulgated by any governmental agency or regulatory
body, whether federal, state, local, or otherwise.
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9. No Insurance. It is understood the City does not maintain liability insurance for
Association and/or its employees.
10. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Association agrees to protect, defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected officials, agents, officers, and
employees from any and all claims, demands, losses, liens, liabilities, penalties, fines,
lawsuits, and other proceedings and all judgments, awards, costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements) arising out of, relating to, or
resulting from Association's performance and/or non-performance of the services,
duties and obligations required under this Agreement.
11. Liability Insurance. On or before date this Agreement is fully executed by the
parties, the Association shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as proof of
liability insurance with minimum liability limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00)
combined single limit bodily injury and property damage. The certificate shall clearly
state who the provider is, the amount of coverage, the policy number, and when the
policy and provisions provided are in effect (any statement in the certificate to the effect
of "this certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no right upon
the certificate holder" shall be deleted). Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of
this Agreement. The policy shall name the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, and
employees as additional insureds, and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not
cancel or change the insurance without first giving the City thirty (30) calendar days
prior written notice (any language in the clause to the effect of "but failure to mail such
notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company" shall be
crossed out and initialed by the insurance agent). The insurance shall be with an
insurance company or companies rated A -VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in
the State of Washington.
12. Assignment. This Agreement, or any interest herein, or claim hereunder, shall
not be assigned or transferred in whole or in part by Association to any other person or
entity without the prior written consent of the City. In the event that such prior written
consent to an assignment is granted, then the assignee shall assume all duties,
obligations, and liabilities of Association stated herein.
13. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is changed per mutual agreement
or any portion is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect.
14. Integration and Supersession. This Agreement sets forth all of the terms,
conditions, and agreements of the parties relative to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes any and all such former agreements which are hereby declared terminated
and of no further force and effect upon the execution and delivery hereof. There are no
terms, conditions, or agreements with respect thereto, except as herein provided and no
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amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless reduced to
writing and executed by the parties.
15. Non -Waiver. The waiver by the Association or the City of the breach of any
provision of this Agreement by the other party shall not operate or be construed as a
waiver of any subsequent breach by either party or prevent either party thereafter
enforcing any such provision.
16. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without
cause, by giving the other party ten (10) calendar days prior written notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, the Association shall pay the City for all
services rendered by the City to the Association through the date of termination.
17. Notices. Unless stated otherwise herein, all notices and demands shall be in
writing and sent or hand delivered to the parties to their addresses as follows:
TO CITY: Athletic Supervisor
City of Yakima Public Works
Parks & Recreation Division
2301 Fruitvale Boulevard
Yakima, WA 98902
TO ASSOCIATION: President
Yakima Softball Association
P.O. Box 9672
Yakima, WA 98909
or to such other addresses as the parties may hereafter designate in writing. Notices
and/or demands shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or hand
delivered. Such notices shall be deemed effective when mailed or hand delivered at the
addresses specified above.
18. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.
19. Venue. The venue for any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall lie
in the Superior Court of Washington for Yakima County, Washington.
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CITY OF YAKIMA
By: ,
Dick Zais, Ci Manager
Date: -5—/(0-0/
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City Contract No. 2001-53
Resolution No. R-2001-79
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YAKIMA SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
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Date: _r Z _0I
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting of May 15 2001
ITEM TITLE: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the
Yakima Softball Association to Provide a Fastpitch Softball
Program
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works
Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Denise Nichols, 575-6020
SUMMARY EXPLANATION -
Attached is the 2001 Agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima Softball Association
for a fastpitch softball program at Dunbar Field and Larson Park.
This Agreement is updated yearly and provides reduced fees for softball field rental by the
Association. The Yakima Softball Association pays the City approximately $1,000 a year for
field use.
Resolution X Ordinance ,_ Contract _ Other (Specify) Agreement
Contract X Mail to (name and address): President Yakima Softball Association,
O n M, v 0a79 Valrimn WA gR9n9 Phone:
Funding Source: Parks and Recreation
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: �� S _City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests City Council adoption of the
Resolution authorizing the Agreement with the Yakima Softball Association to provide a
fastpitch softball program for the community.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2001-79