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Discussion Outline for Joint Development and Use of <br /> 4J /City of Eugene Youth Sports /Athletic Fields <br /> Revised Draft - 7/30/99 <br /> The City and District have been successfully sharing use, operation, and maintenance of <br /> facilities for many years. This agreement is drafted in the spirit of cooperation and mutual <br /> public benefit which has guided the existing partnerships. The drafters and signers of this <br /> agreement trust that future parties will act in the same spirit to responsibly maximize <br /> recreational and athletic opportunities for youth, students, and the co mutt' We <br /> commit to using the new facilities extensively, and to being responsi r. e ds so that <br /> they remain in quality condition for many years. <br /> The City of Eugene and 4J agree to enter into a long term , year) .> e . - <br /> development and joint use of multi -sports fields /youth sp • comp " es on t es <br /> (CY, SHS and CHS) and multi-sports fields (NEHS and S e fields woul • k09 ° y be <br /> constructed with artificial surface and would have sufficien ° `' • ns to support the playing of <br /> high school football and soccer. There would be alumin $ least 1,000, night -use <br /> low -glare lighting, low volume sound system, score boar• goal • • ° .ng, ticket booth, and <br /> accessible seating, and facility access. The youth sp., ' • lex co would include: <br /> Upgraded fields, accessible basketball courts, ska • ° ` i d` impro ennis courts, picnic <br /> tables, accessible outdoor bathrooms, walks, p g mgs, <br /> User Committee. <br /> It will be the responsibility of the Ci ® d Dist o joiI manage the fields and youth sports <br /> parks. However, a er Commi be fo ct the scheduling and use of the fields <br /> and youth sports The • t A will b- it • by the terms of this agreement. <br /> Membership on �� � ; ttee of an equal number of 4J and city representatives to <br /> be selected by each . •n, as x. ° � r epresentative from Kidsports and at least one other <br /> major community user 40 ber r AN the committee should not exceed 12 individuals. <br /> Continuity of me • -®a • ± r der Co mittee is preferred, but representatives may be <br /> changed by the • rganization - pproval of the User Committee. <br /> Initially, d- 3. ions of the Co p ittee would require agreement by consensus. After one year of <br /> operation Committee co (1, by consensus, decide upon another form of decision - making. <br /> Policies ended b = User Committee will require approval by the City and 4J. After <br /> the initia olicy and procedures, the User Committee shall meet on a regular <br /> schedule, per year, to review operations and address problems that may have arisen <br /> regarding faci i field use or interpretation of policies. <br /> The User Committee will decide criteria for field use agreements, recommend changes to any <br /> applicable fee structures, annually review the percentage of use by the city, 4 -J and community <br /> groups to evaluate compliance with the terms of this agreement and to provide percentages of use <br /> for any additional maintenance agreements. Additionally, the User Committee will review and <br /> recommend policy regarding sponsorship and advertising signs and site supervision. <br />