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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.
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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 u...
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