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a. Consider approval of the Manzanita County Parks Sports Complex Concession Agreement between the County of Monterey and the North County Youth Recreation Association for a period of 10 years retroactive to August 1, 2011; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the agreement.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Consider approval of the Manzanita County Parks Sports Complex Concession Agreement between the County of Monterey and the North County Youth Recreation Association for a period of 10 years retroactive to August 1, 2011; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the agreement.
SUMMARY:
The Manzanita Park concession agreement allows the North County Youth Recreation Association (Association) to continue to control, manage, operate, develop and maintain a youth sports complex at Manzanita County Park for the use and enjoyment of the general public, particularly the youth who reside in the unincorporated area of North Monterey County.
DISCUSSION:
Manzanita Park is a 500 acre County park located in the North County area just west of San Miguel Canyon Road and south of Castroville Boulevard. In the late 1970's, a group of community members from North County proposed to develop youth sports facilities on what was, at the time, an undeveloped County park property. Over time, and through a series of concession agreements with the County, the Association has developed an extensive youth sports complex including baseball, soccer and BMX facilities which are extensively used by youth from North County as well as other parts of the County.
The previous concession agreement expired on July 31, 2011. The proposed agreement will be valid for a ten year period beginning August 1, 2011 with an option to renew for an additional 10 year period subject to conditions as set forth in the agreement.
The agreement spells out the Association's responsibilities and uses of the property and provides that "when not in use for scheduled activity, or subject to routine or extraordinary maintenance activity, the Premises shall be open to the reasonable use by the general public without charge." In addition, the agreement stipulates that the Association shall submit to the Parks Director a schedule of seasonal uses and special events planned for each calendar year. Special events are subject to approval of the Parks Director. In addition, the agreement requires that the Association obtain all necessary permits and comply with all health, safety and public welfare laws.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Manzanita Park concession agreement has been prepared with assistance of County Counsel.
FINANCING:
The concession agreement specifies that the Association agrees to pay the County $1.00 per year for a term of 10 years. The development, operation and maintenance of the grounds and structural facilities on the premises are the sole responsibility of the Association. The water well, associated infrastructure and use of County volunteers as part of the Turf Maintenance Program is the responsibility of the Parks Department. In the adopted 2014-15 budget, Manzanita Park required a general fund contribution of $22,700.
Regarding the use of volunteers, is should be noted that the Association has committed to making a concerted effort to identify and place a live-on volunteer on site through the County Parks volunteer program.
Prepared by:
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Nicholas E. Chiulos
Assistant County Administrative Officer
Interim Parks Director
Attachments: Manzanita Park Concession Agreement