HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-13-029 - Agreement for Use of Facility - Kingsdale Community Centre
Community and Infrastructure Services
REPORT TO:
April 8, 2013
DATE OF MEETING:
Mark Hildebrand, Director of Community Programs and
SUBMITTED BY:
Services 519-741-2200 ext. 7687
Lynda Stewart, District Facilitator 519-741-2200 ext. 5051
PREPARED BY:
Ward 3
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
March 19, 2013
DATE OF REPORT:
CSD 13 - 029
REPORT NO.:
Agreement for Use of Facility - Kingsdale Community Centre
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
That theMayor and Clerkbe authorized to execute an agreement, wi
Waterloo Minor Boys Softball Association, to permit the exclusiv
at the Kingsdale Community Centre; said agreement to be to the s
Solicitor; and
That theDirector of Community Programs and Services be delegated
execute storage room agreements including any amendments thereto
permitting community groups exclusive use of storage rooms in Ci
agreements to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
REPORT:
Kitchener- Waterloo Minor Boys Softball Association (KWMBSA) is
organization offeringsoftball programs for youth of all ages and
The House League serves youth ages 5 to 18 years and teaches the
emphasizing the enjoyment of a recreational sport. Select and
ages 8 to 18 years old and provide a more competitive environmen
represent Kitchener-Waterloo at out of town tournaments. Overal
participants register each year.
The Association has been in existence since 1969 and is affiliat
Various diamonds are used for practices and games, however, the
Park are considered the home park of the association. Over th
contributed to various upgrades to Wilson Park, such as the fenc
Association also constructed a concession in Wilson Park, and op
spring and summer months.
The Kingsdale Community Centre is adjacent to Wilson Park. A 24
with exterior access is available at the Kingsdale Community Cen
KWMBSA to store softball equipment. The room would be for the ex
association for the defined purpose. A security system has been
Kitchener. The KWMBSA would be responsible for insuring against
to their property, as well carrying comprehensive general liabil
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an additional insured. An annual lease payment of $3,000 plus ap
increases applied to Fees and Charges as approved by Council eac
for five year term. The KWMSA has expressed agreement with the
outlined.
This agreement will benefit the KWMBSA by providing secure, heat
is very convenient to where most association activities take pla
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Community Priority: Leadership and Community Engagement
Strategic Directions
Partner with citizens, business, agencies, organizations, schoo
government in healthy community initiatives
Develop a partnership with school boards and other youth servic
engage tomorrows leaders in civic life - today
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The lease agreement will generate annual revenue of $3,000, subj
approved by Council, and defined in the agreement, over a five y
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Representatives of the KWMBSA met with City staff from Aquatics
Community Programs and Services sections to discuss and negotiat
of this agreement. A draft prepared by Legal Services staff was
the KWMBSA and the Association has indicated agreement with the
Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
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