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INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (AISD) AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN REGARDING PARQUE ZARAGOZA RECREATION CENTER SOFTBALL FIELD AND DELORES DUFFIE RECREATION CENTER SOFTBALL FIELD Agreement Overview: City of Austin (City) agrees to allow AISD use of the Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center and Delores Duffie Recreation Center ballfields for girls’ fast pitch softball and boys’ baseball for instruction, practice, games, and tournaments. The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) deems this to be an appropriate and beneficial use of PARD facilities. What is the Purpose of the Agreement? Beginning with school year 2021-2022, the Agreement allows AISD to schedule use of Parque Zaragoza and Delores Duffie ballfields from January 1st to May 31st each year the agreement is in effect. This is an interlocal agreement between the City and AISD in which the City allows the scheduled use to support AISD’s athletic programming. Per Local Government Code, Chapter 791, AISD must fairly compensate the performing party for services or function performed under the contract. What is the Required Reciprocity from each Governmental Agency? AISD Services to be Provided and Deliverables • AISD will provide instruction, practice, games and tournaments for girls’ and boys’ fast pitch softball and baseball, respectively, on Parque Zaragoza and Delores Duffie ballfields. • AISD will maintain infield and outfield during the scheduled use period. • AISD will establish regular communication with the assigned City contract manager regarding use of PARD facilities. These communications will identify any potential problems and recommended solutions. • AISD will meet with the City’s contract manager on or before December 15th annually to confirm a calendar of the District’s scheduled use of the facilities. • AISD will maintain communications with the City’s contract manager regarding field use and maintenance responsibilities and concerns. • AISD will mow outfield and drag infield January 1st to May 31st during scheduled use period. City of Austin Deliverables • City’s Contract Manager will maintain communication with AISD regarding field use and maintenance. • City will pay all associated utilities during scheduled use period. • City will pay for any third-party damage of fields should third parties be granted use of the facilities by PARD during AISD’s scheduled use period when fields are not in use by AISD. What is the Term of the Agreement? The initial term for this agreement is for a period of three (3) years and will be renewed automatically on the anniversary date for two successive 36-month terms, unless amended or terminated in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement. Page 1 of 2 INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (AISD) AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN REGARDING PARQUE ZARAGOZA RECREATION CENTER SOFTBALL FIELD AND DELORES DUFFIE RECREATION CENTER SOFTBALL FIELD Which Approvals Are Required? Each governing body must approve the negotiation and execution of the agreement. • Austin City Council • AISD Board of Trustees What Action is Being Requested? • Recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend that the City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with AISD for the use of athletic Fields at Delores Duffie and Parque Zaragoza recreation centers. What are the Next Steps? • Presentation to Parks and Recreation Board – November 30, 2021 • Request for City Council Action – December 9, 2021 • AISD Board of Trustees Action – TBD • Negotiate and Execute Agreement with AISD Page 2 of 2