§ 8-1-83. ATHLETIC FIELD USE AGREEMENT ON PUBLIC FIELDS.

(A)

The director may enter into an Athletic Field Use Agreement, in the form prescribed by rule, with a YSO meeting the requirements in Section 8-1-85 whereby the YSO provides youth recreation programs at city-owned athletic fields, improves the fields and maintains the fields.

(B)

In exchange for the provision of youth recreation programs, improvements to the fields and maintenance of the fields, the fees for use of the athletic fields required under this chapter are waived. The Athletic Field Use Agreement shall provide for City payment of utility charges for use of the athletic fields by the YSO up to a maximum amount per-year per-field, calculated using the method prescribed by rule and based on the annual City budget.

(C)

All improvements proposed to be made by a YSO on a city athletic field must be approved in advance by the director and are the property of the City.

(D)

The Athletic Field Use Agreement shall be for one fiscal year term, beginning October 1 and ending September 30, with annual renewals optional.

(E)

The Athletic Field Use Agreement must include:

(1)

a provision requiring the youth served by the YSO on city athletic fields be predominantly City of Austin residents;

(2)

a provision requiring the programs offered by the YSO be open to all City of Austin youth regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or athletic ability;

(3)

a provision requiring the YSO comply with the City's water and energy conservation rules and regulations in improving, using, and maintaining the athletic fields;

(4)

a requirement that the YSO conduct background checks on its volunteers or paid employees who will interact with youth;

(5)

any other provision deemed necessary by the director and the City Attorney to protect the City's best interests and prescribed by rule; and

(6)

a requirement that the YSO provide indemnity and insurance in the form and amounts prescribed by rule.

Source: Ord. 20100204-039.

Editor's note

Pursuant Ord. 20100204-039, the effective date for this section is May 15, 2010.