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File #: TMP -594    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Adopted
File created: 5/8/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/14/2024 Final action: 5/14/2024
Title: Recreation Department: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Westchester Soccer Group, LLC for the use of the Stadium at Memorial Field.
Sponsors: HR
Attachments: 1. leg letter for soccer agreement.pdf

Board of Estimate & Contract:

 

RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on May 8, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on May 9, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Westchester Soccer Group, LLC for use of the Stadium at Memorial Field - ($10,000 per game day and $500.00 per practice hour for practice days.  The contract commences on January 1, 2025, and ends on December 31, 2025.  Funds shall be deposited in Revenue Code A2410, Rental of Real Property, for appropriation in Budget Code A7021.104, MF Part-time Salaries, and 7021.458, MF Other Expenses), be and the same is hereby approved.

City Council:

 

An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor

to Enter into an Agreement with

Westchester Soccer Group, LLC FOR

USE OF THE STADIUM AT MEMORIAL FIELD

Whereas, by letter dated May 8, 2024, the Commissioner for the Recreation Department has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor of Mount Vernon to enter into an agreement with Westchester Soccer Group, LLC, for the utilization of city-owned facilities for soccer games and practices at the stadium at Memorial Field; and

Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of promoting recreational activities for its residents, and

Whereas, Westchester Soccer Group, LLC has expressed interest in utilizing city-owned facilities for soccer games and practices, and

Whereas, it is in the best interest of the city to enter into a contractual agreement with Westchester Soccer Group, LLC to facilitate such activities; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That

The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:

Section 1.                     Authorization to Enter into AgreementThe Mayor of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Westchester Soccer Group, LLC, for the utilization of city-owned facilities for soccer games and practices at the stadium at Memorial Field, under the terms and conditions outlined herein.

Section 2.                     Contract PeriodThe contract period shall commence on January 1, 2025, and end on December 31, 2025.

Section 3.                     Financial TermsWestchester Soccer Group, LLC agrees to pay the City of Mount Vernon Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) per game day and Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per practice hour for practice days.

Section 4.                     Appropriation of FundsFunds received from Westchester Soccer Group, LLC under this agreement shall be deposited in Revenue Code A2410 (Rental of Real Property) for appropriation in Budget Code A7021.104 (MF Part-time Salaries) and 7021.458 (MF Other Expenses).

Section 5.                     SeverabilityIf any provision of this ordinance is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of any other provision, which shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 6.                     Repeal of Conflicting OrdinancesAll ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

Section 7.                     PublicationThe City Clerk is directed to cause this ordinance to be published in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

Section 8.                     Effective DateThis ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.