PARKS & RECREATION RESPONSE TO HOMELESSNESS Presented by: Lucas Massie, Assistant Director and Kimberly McNeeley, Director September 2020 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting 1 Dedicated Resources Staffing Levels • PARD has one FTE (full-time employee) dedicated to PARD specific efforts associated with homelessness • PARD Park Rangers assist the single FTE with specific efforts associated with homelessness 2 Dedicated Resources Service Partnerships • Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) which assists with connection to resources, including medical, mental and substance abuse counseling and housing • Pathways for Transitions to Housing (PATH) which assists with connection to resources, including medical, mental and substance abuse counseling and housing 3 Dedicated Resources Workforce First Program • The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) administers Workforce First, which is an alternative employment program, where individuals are offered the opportunity to work in service of the community as an alternative to panhandling • As PARD’s cleanup contractor, TOOF abates encampments through assignment and direction of staff 4 Dedicated Resources City-Wide Coordination • Watershed Protection Department (WPD) which we coordinate with to manage encampments and keep our waterways clean • Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) which provides funding and storage assistance for encampment cleanup efforts 5 Code and Enforcement Code & Ordinance • City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Park Rules, Section 22. Camping and Overnight Use • City of Austin Code Ordinance § 8-1-11 (B) A person may not fish, camp, or use a specific area in a public recreation area between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. without an approval 6 Code and Enforcement Code & Ordinance • City of Austin Code Ordinance § 8-1-11 (G) A person may not remain in a public recreation area if the person is advised that the person's behavior is disruptive and the person is instructed to leave the property by supervisor of the department • City of Austin Code Ordinance § 9-4-11 – Camping and Obstruction in Certain Public Areas 7 Code and Enforcement Enforcement • Curfew Violation § 8-1-11 (B) • Law enforcement issues a Class C Misdemeanor ticket for violating park hours. (Can result in arrest if individual refuses to leave at that time) • Disruptive Use/Inclusive Use Violation § 8-1-11 (G) • Criminal Trespass Violation • CTN Form A: Requires three warnings before issuance effective on the sixth day (1 year) • CTN Form B: Requires one warning before issuance and is effective immediately (1 day) 8 Code …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: September 2020 PLANNING UPDATES: Walter E. Long Metro Park Vision Plan: The park vision plan was presented to City Council at the September 1 work session meeting. After Council direction, this vision plan is currently on the October 15 Council meeting agenda. The draft vision plan and additional information can be found at the project’s website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/walter-e-long-park-vision-plan. District 1 Vision Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch: The park vision plan was presented to City Council at the September 15 work session and is scheduled to be considered for adoption by City Council on October 1, 2020, barring any additional Council direction. The draft vision plan and additional information can be found at the project’s website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/john-trevino-jr-metropolitan-park-vision-plan. District 1 George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Facility Expansion Plan: The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and the consultant team continue with the planning phase following several months of community engagement. All materials from previous engagement activities, including the presentation and recording from Community Meeting #1, are available on the project’s webpage and allow community members to provide feedback and address the same questions posed in Community Meeting #1. After presenting updates to the African American Resource Advisory Commission (AARAC) at their July 6 and August 3 meetings, the planning team requested a working group to continue to be involved throughout the planning process. The team will meet with the Commission's Culture and Lifelong Learning Working Group on September 22, as well as the City Technical Advisory Group on September 21. The preliminary planning concepts will be presented to the community at the second virtual community-wide meeting on October 3. The meeting will be hosted virtually via Zoom and streamed live on the Carver Museum's Facebook page. Additional information can be found at the project’s website: https://www.austintexas.gov/CarverATXplanning, or SpeakUp Austin! page: https://www.speakupaustin.org/carveratx-planning. District 1 Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan: This community-activated planning process continues in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and Community Powered Workshop and their selected consultant, Asakura Robinson. PARD and the Watershed Protection Department (WPD) maintain involvement through a working group of City staff members including the National Park Service; the project also has a working group of community members. The team will host the second round of virtual community picnics on October 15 and 17. For additional information, upcoming events and opportunities to get involved visit …
Parks and Recreation Board Financial Committee PARB Bylaws Article 8 – Standing Committees Bylaws adopted November 2016 mandate the Contracts Committee and Land, Facilities and Program Committee. Charge of LFP Committee to “serve in an advisory capacity on issues of development and programs of the public parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities, and the general welfare of the parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities.” May 27, 2020 PARB discussed continuation or termination of Land, Facilities and Program Committee. PARB could create a Financial Committee to replace Land, Facilities and Program Committee. Reasoning for and Operation of Financial Committee Challenges to funding Parks and Recreation goals are increasing. State law changes to City’s control over property tax rate changes and COVID-19 related closures of fee generating activities and additional expenses are causing additional pressure on PARD; closure of fee-based programs and facilities may continue on and off into the future creating volatility. PARB would benefit from members being able to develop more in-depth knowledge on budget issues and additional PARD funding opportunities, to provide meaningful input on budget and funding to PARD staff, and to be more effective advocates for PARD funding. Financial Committee would set an annual agenda for itself each year outlining the financial items meriting consideration, including an annual review of capital improvements, an annual review of fees charged by PARD, proposals for generating income to be used for parks and parks acquisition, and at least two meetings reserved each year for reviewing the PARD proposed budget prior to presentation and consideration of the budget by the PARB. Next Steps Board and Staff discussion on creation of Financial Committee as advisory committee to PARB on issues of budget, fees, revenue, funding and other financial matters. Recommend PARB bylaw amendment at October PARB meeting. City Council Audit & Finance Committee reviews and approves or denies at November meeting.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 3:00-4:30 p.m. MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a special meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 3:02pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis; Vice Chair Romteen Farasat; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Richard DePalma; Anna DiCarlo; Sarah Faust; Francoise Luca; Kate Mason- Murphy; Fred Morgan; Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley; Liana Kallivoka; Lucas Massie; Suzanne Piper; Anthony Segura; Amanda Ross; and Sammi Curless. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of September 2, 2020 were approved as corrected on Board Member Cottam Sajbel motion, Board Member Mason-Murphy second on a 7- 0 with Vice Chair Farasat abstaining, Board Member Faust off the dais and Board Members Luca and Morgan absent. Board Members Luca and Morgan joined the meeting at approximately 3:10pm. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Make a recommendation to the City Council on the official naming of “Ebba Springs” in response to a proposal filed by a local property owner to the United States Board on Geographic Names, that concerns an unnamed spring located on private property in the City’s extra-territorial jurisdiction near Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park and the Austin Lake Hills neighborhood. Board Member DePalma made a motion that the Parks and Recreation Board offers no objection to the naming of “Ebba Springs”; Board Member Morgan seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with Board Member Faust off the dais. 2. Presentation and discussion of the Barton Creek Greenbelt reservation pilot. Presented by Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. The Board discussed the item, but no action was taken. Page 1 of 2 3. Presentation and discussion of people experiencing homelessness response on parkland. Presented by Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department. The Board discussed the item, but no action was taken. C. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding modifications to the bylaws of the Parks and Recreation Board. Due to time constraints, item moved to October meeting. 2. Discussion of swimming pools and COVID-19 modified operations. Presenter: Board Member Laura Cottam Sajbel Director McNeeley provided notice that pools will open with modified operations beginning on September 26. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Alternative Funding Working …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Contracts and Concessions Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board September 11, 2020 Contracts and Concessions Committee to be held September 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 10, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 11, 2020 Contracts and Concessions Committee Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to sammi.curless@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. • Reunión del Contracts and Concessions Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board September 11, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (September 10, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Monday, August 17, 2020 – 10:00-11:30AM MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a special meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Luca called the meeting to order at 10:05am. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Francoise Luca, Anna DiCarlo, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Committee Member Absent: Richard DePalma. Staff in Attendance: Kevin Gomillion; Lucas Massie; Matt McCaw; Suzanne Piper; Gabrielle Restivo; Patricia Rossett; Amanda Ross and Sammi Curless. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of June 5, 2020 were approved on Committee Member Faust motion, Committee Member Rinaldi second on an 4-0 vote with Committee Member DePalma absent. B. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to the City Council the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Save Historic Muny District for the operations and management of the food and beverage concession at Lions Municipal Golf Course. Committee Member Rinaldi made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board, as a consent agenda item, to recommend to the City Council the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Save Historic Muny District for the operations and management of the food and beverage concession at Lions Municipal Golf Course.; Committee Member DiCarlo seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Committee Member DePalma absent. C. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Draft scope of work for request for proposals for a boating concession on Barton Creek. Due to late recognition of an agenda posting error, public comment was allowed to occur on this item. Robert Corbin spoke regarding continuation of the boating concession on Barton Creek. Page 1 of 2 Presentation made by Gabrielle Restivo, Parks and Recreation Department. Due to posting error, this item will be discussed at a future Committee meeting. 2. Draft scope of work for request for proposals for the Land Management Plan. No presentation was made. Due to posting error, this item will be discussed at a future Committee meeting. D. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT No presentation was made. E. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS No future agenda items were brought forward by Committee members. On motion by Chair Luca, second by Committee Member Rinaldi, the meeting was adjourned at 10:36am …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Friday, August 21, 2020 – 1:00-2:30PM MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a special meeting on Friday, August 21, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Luca called the meeting to order at 1:05pm. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Francoise Luca, Richard DePalma, Anna DiCarlo, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Staff in Attendance: Lucas Massie; Matt McCaw; Suzanne Piper; Amanda Ross; Patricia Rossett and Sammi Curless. A. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion of draft scope of work for request for proposals for a boating concession on Barton Creek. Patricia Rosset, Parks and Recreation Department, presented the scope of work. Committee Members presented feedback. No action was taken on this item. 2. Discussion of draft scope of work for request for proposals for the Land Management Plan. Amanda Ross and Matt McCaw, Parks and Recreation Department, presented the scope of work. Committee Members presented feedback. No action was taken on this item. B. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT Patricia Rossett provided the report. C. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS DePalma/Faust – Comparison of revenue language in boating concession contracts. DePalma – Presentation by Committee Member DePalma regarding innovation opportunities in the request for qualifications (RFQ) process. Chair Luca adjourned at 2:29pm. Page 1 of 1
FACILITY USE & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Austin Metro Baseball League Agreement Overview: Downs Field Vendor funds Facility maintenance and improvements League staffing and operations Operate public athletic programs Apr through Oct Average 550 adults serviced Ensure 75% of the participants are Austin residents 1 CENTRALIZED PROGRAM DIVISION – ATHLETIC PROGRAMS FACILITY USE & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Similar Agreements within Parks System Facility Use and Maintenance Parkland Use and Improvement Huston-Tillotson University (Downs Field – Shared space Apr, Sept & Oct) Austin Men’s Soccer Association (Onion Creek) Lonestar Soccer Club of Austin (Circle C Metropolitan Park) North Austin Soccer Alliance (6 locations) Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities – RBI (Parque Zaragoza & Mabson) Youth Sports Organization (City Ordinance No. 20100204-39 ) 8 Vendors (10 PARD locations - Various Sports, including Baseball) Interlocal Agreement AISD (4 locations) Management & Operations Service Contracts Austin Row Center Tennis Centers (4 locations) YMCA-North CENTRALIZED PROGRAM DIVISION – ATHLETIC PROGRAMS 2 FACILITY USE & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Facility/Parkland Use Agreement Benefits Mendoza Maintenance Improvements Program Operations Assets Protection Butler Civitain Patterson Mabson Bartholomew Govalle CENTRALIZED PROGRAM DIVISION – ATHLETIC PROGRAMS 3 FACILITY USE & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Please be kind to our Park System CENTRALIZED PROGRAM DIVISION – ATHLETIC PROGRAMS MARTIN FIELD INCIDENT CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO 4
THE CITY OF AUSTIN Sports Field Reservation Handbook The City of Austin – Athletics Office 515 S Pleasant Valley Rd. Austin, TX 78741 Phone: (512) 978-2670 Fax: (512) 978-2684 Email: PARDAthletics@austintexas.gov Website: www.capitalcityathletics.com Effective: ____January 1, 2018 ________ Revised: __ January 2, 2020 _ __ _ Authorization: _________________________ Tiffany Cabin, Division Manager Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4 2.0 Types of Reservations ............................................................................................................................ 4 A. Hourly Reservations ..................................................................................................................... 4 B. Sporting Reservations .................................................................................................................. 4 C. Leagues ........................................................................................................................................ 4 D. Events .......................................................................................................................................... 4 E. Special Events ............................................................................................................................... 4 3.0 Field Reservation Process ...................................................................................................................... 4 A. Hourly Reservations ..................................................................................................................... 4 B. Sporting Reservations, Leagues, & Events ................................................................................... 5 3.1 Field Selection Priority ........................................................................................................................ 5 3.2 Application Review & Approval Timeline ...................................................................................... 5 & 6 3.3 Reservation Fees ................................................................................................................................. 6 3.4 Payment & Deposits ...................................................................................................................... 6 & 7 4.0 Cancellations & Refunds ........................................................................................................................ 7 4.1 Cancellation by PARD ......................................................................................................................... 7 4.2 Cancellation by Renter ...................................................................................................................... 8 4.3 Refunds ............................................................................................................................................... 8 4.4 Inclement Weather ....................................................................................................................... 8 & 9 5.0 Field Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 9 5.1 Basic Services ..................................................................................................................................... 9 5.2 Softball/Baseball Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 9 5.3 Special Maintenance Requests/Maintenance Fees ................................................................... 9 & 10 6.0 Permits .................................................................................................................................................. 10 6.1 Field Use Permits .............................................................................................................................. 10 6.2 Parking Permits ................................................................................................................................. 10 6.3 Concessions ...................................................................................................................................... 10 6.4 Inflatables ......................................................................................................................................... 11 7.0 Insurance ...................................................................................................................................... 11 & 12 8.0 Field Use ............................................................................................................................................... 12 8.1 Standard Rules .......................................................................................................................... 12 & 13 8.2 Equipment & Storage ....................................................................................................................... 13 2 | P a g e 8.3 Field Use Audits ................................................................................................................................ 13 8.4 Falsification of Information .............................................................................................................. 14 8.5 Field Closures .................................................................................................................................... 14 9.0 Field Use Violations .............................................................................................................................. 14 9.1 Violation Outcomes .......................................................................................................................... 14 9.2 Reservation Code of Conduct Expectations ............................................................................. 14 & 15 9.3 Reservation Code of Conduct Penalties .................................................................................... 15 - 17 10.0 Disclosure ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Exhibit A: City Recognized Holidays ......................................................................................................... 18 3 | P a g e 1.0 INTRODUCTION The City of Austin Parks and Recreation (PARD) Athletics Office is committed to providing recreation opportunities to the community. This handbook dictates procedures and policies for the selection and permitted use of athletic fields, expectations of users, fees, and general rental information. 2.0 TYPES OF RESERVATIONS A. Hourly Reservations: Requests are designated for informal uses (Example: team/individual practices, batting practice, general recreational usage, etc.) Hourly reservations can be made for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 3 hours. Customers will be charged for hourly increments; any partial hour …
It is essential that all league presidents return a completed roster which includes requested information for all teams and players. Among other things, we develop our mailing list for Hardball magazine and sponsorship discounts from our rosters. We prefer that the roster is typed and in alphabetical order in an effort to avoid mistakes. MSBL/MABL BASEBALL ROSTER FOR SEASON: 2020 LEAGUE NAME: AUSTIN METRO BASEBALL LEAGUE MABL:_____ MSBL: _____ LEAGUE PRESIDENT: MICHAEL LUCAS AGE BRACKET:__________ last name first name address city st zip phone DOB e-mail TEAM NAME: MANAGER PLAYERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
2020 WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY – READ BEFORE SIGNING Last Name: _____________________ First Name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ____________ Home Phone: (_____)___________ Work Phone: (_____) _______________ Cell Phone: (_____)___________ E-Mail Address: ____________________ Date of Birth: ____________ Driver’s License#: ______________ State: ____ In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way for the Austin Metro Baseball League, Inc and Men’s Adult Baseball League, Inc (MSBL/MABL). its related events and activities, I, ____________________________ , the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that: 1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and, 3. 4. 2. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the Company immediately; and, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS MSBL/MABL and Austin Metro Baseball League, Inc, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used for the activity ("Releasees"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property associated with my presence or participation, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. 5. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT , FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. Players Signature Date Manager’s Signature Date Austin Metro Baseball League 1312 Quailfield Circle Austin,TX 78758-6504 (512 835 8989)
2020 PLAYER PARTICIPATION CONTRACT Last Name: _____________________ First Name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ____________ Home Phone: (_____)___________ Work Phone: (_____) _______________ Cell Phone: (_____)___________ E-Mail Address: ____________________ Date of Birth: ____________ Driver’s License#: ______________ State: ____ I hereby agree and consent to the following parameters as conditions of participation in the Austin Metro Baseball League. I will observe and abide by all rules as established by Austin Metro Baseball League’s Board of Directors and MSBL/MABL at all times. I understand that fighting, physical abuse of players, managers, umpires, or spectators, and/or the use of abusive or offensive language will not be tolerated by the Austin Metro Baseball League and MSBL/ MABL and violation of this rule could result in my banishment or suspension from the league and forfeiture of all fees paid. I certify that I am or will be of legal age, on or before December 31 of this calendar year, for whichever division I choose to play in the Austin Metro Baseball League. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS Austin Metro Baseball League and MSBL/MABL, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used for the activity ("Releasees"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property associated with my presence or participation, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I realize that there is no guaranteed playing time on any given team, associated with regular season, play-offs, and/or tournament play. I certify that I do not have a felony conviction under Title 5 of the Texas Penal Code which would require me to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. By signing this agreement, I release the Austin Metro Baseball League, its Board of Directors, Managers, Players and MSBL/MABL from any liabilities or costs. I fully agree that the terms and conditions of this agreement are binding. Players Signature Date Manager’s Signature Date Austin Metro Baseball League 1312 Quailfield Circle Austin,TX 78758-6504 (512 835 8989)
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee 11-Sep-20 Contract/Project Zilker Miniature Train Concession Phase N A NCP NA S / NS NA CCC NA PARB Oct-20 Council Dec-20 Operation Boating Concession on Lady Bird Lake (Texas Rowing Center) A Y S Jun-20 Jun-20 Aug-20 Concessionaire for Operation and Management of Hancock Golf Course P/D N S Oct-20 Oct-20 Jan-21 Notes On February 20, 2020, Austin City Council approved a resolution to explore options to procure a temporary vendor, through an expedited process, to oversee the repair and operations of the Zilker Park train ride. PARD has identified APF to establish a contract with a vendor to oversee the repair and operations of the Zilker Park train ride. A draft contract between PARD and APF for this purpose is being reviewed by the COA Law Department. Solicitation was released 3/23/2020 with an original close date of 4/23/2020. However, the COA Purchasing Office extended the proposal submittal deadline until 4/30/2020. CCC and PARB approvals completed in June. The negotiation and execution of the contract was approved by Council on 8/27/2020. Contract negotiations will begin. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Concessionaire for Operation and Management of Hancock Golf Course is on hold due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 impact on the City’s golf program. Estimated timeframe for the RFP release is October/November of 2020. 9/1/2020 Interlocal Agreement with Save Historic Muny District (SHMD) to Operate and Manage Food Concession at Lions Municipal Golf Course. P/D NA NS Aug-20 Aug-20 Sept-20 Development of a Land Management Plan for Austin Nature Preserves System P/D NA S Aug-20 Oct-20 Jan-21 Concessionaire for Operation and Management of a Boat Rental on Barton Creek P/D N S Dec-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Mutual Interest Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Travis County to Share in the Management of Open Space Properties P/D NA NS Oct-20 Oct-20 Feb-21 P/D - Planning & Development A - Advertised E - Evaluation N - Negotiation NS - Non-Solicited S - Solicited 9/1/2020 Lions Municipal Golf Course is owned by The University of Texas and is leased to the City. The agreement with the previous food concessionaire at Lions terminated in May, and because the City's lease with UT expires in December, a new solicitation was not conducted. Currently, food services are being offered by a food truck. SHMD, a special district created by the Texas Legislature to preserve the …
Photo by marsroverdriver Innovation in Procurement Strategies in Helping Innovative Solution Providers Find the Door to Austin Parks Presentation by Rich DePalma, Board Member City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board September 11, 2020 Question Is it difficult for new or innovative materials, services and solutions to become known by the City of Austin and for our purposes, the Parks and Recreation Department? Based on my board experience, the answer is yes. Based on my professional experience, the answer is yes. It is okay. It is normal for local governments but doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do better. Procuring innovative solutions is a way we increase efficiencies, improve sustainability, save money, and/or provide an even better experience for park users. This is one way the 11th largest U.S. city can lead. Examples of Possible Solutions What are we missing? • RFID / QR Code / Mobile Ap to engage the trail or park user. • Augmented Reality to show the hydrology, fauna or historical figures in original spaces. i.e. Tonkawa tribe, Andrew Zilker, Elizabeth Ney, a Pleurocoelus or Barton Springs • Innovative materials for quick set infrastructure repair. • Sensor based security systems that can interpret human activity at night including size of the individual. • Can we work with UT as a The Continuum of Innovation Procurement Opportunities Industry day Portal Rfi procurement Exchange Information with the Vendor Allow vendors a 24/7 way to introduce Periodically release an RFI looking for Procure the solution through a Community. What is PARD looking for? new concessions, solutions, materials new services, solutions, and materials competitive contract but include What does the vendor community have or just concepts. that can be useful to the department. interlocal clauses so that other park to offer? What is our process? Make it twice a year so the vendor can systems can use it. Maybe even think be ready. The RFI route provides more bigger? structure and assurance that the information will be reviewed. 4 Industry day Learn from Each Other – Get Everyone Ready What is Industry Day? Great explanation by acqnotes.com. Industry Day is an event held by a Department of Defense (DoD) Program Management Office (PMO) to present the plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from industry. It is usually held prior to a Request for Proposal (RFP) being released or any major changes in a program. It’s an opportunity for the …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board September 2, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board to be held September 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 1, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 2, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to sammi.curless@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live • Reunión del Parks and Recreation Board September 2, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (September 1, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Friday, July 10, 2020 – 1:00-2:30pm Minutes The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a special meeting on Friday, July 10, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 1:03pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis; Vice Chair Romteen Farasat; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Richard DePalma; Anna DiCarlo; Francoise Luca; Kate Mason-Murphy; Fred Morgan and Nina Rinaldi. Board Members Absent: Sarah Faust and Kimberly Taylor. Staff in Attendance: Liana Kallivoka; Lucas Massie; Suzanne Piper; Anthony Segura; Tiffany Cabin; Charles Mabry and Sammi Curless. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of June 24, 2020 were approved on Board Member Morgan motion, Vice Chair Farasat second on an 9-0 vote with Board Members Faust and Taylor absent. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Recommendation to the City Council for adoption of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch. Public comment from Charles Roeckle, Hermelinda Zamarripa and Stephanie Trevino regarding the skate and BMX portion of master plan, revisions to the plan and trail designation. Board Member Rinaldi made a motion to recommend to the City Council the adoption of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch; Board Member DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Members Faust and Taylor absent. 2. Use of Parks and Recreation Department baseball fields. Public comment from Joel Manzo regarding accessibility of baseball fields and contracting to private organizations. Discussion by Board; no action taken. Page 1 of 2 C. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the Alternative Funding Working Group (Lewis, Farasat, DePalma, Rinaldi and Taylor). Board Member Rinaldi provided an update and requested further discussion at a future meeting. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding the Park and Facility Renaming (Ordinance 20160324-021) Working Group (DiCarlo and Luca). Board Member DiCarlo provided an update. D. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS Board Members Mason-Murphy and DePalma: Homeless camp impact on Parks property and plans post-pandemic. Board Members DePalma, Mason-Murphy and Cottam Sajbel: Board Member DePalma will lead discussion on mixed use park spaces specific to skateboarding, derby and BMX facilities focused on need, long range plan, current locations, best practices, health and safety. Chair Lewis and Board Member DePalma: Lamar Beach Master Plan and Austin Pets Alive. Chair …
