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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25N - CONCESSIONS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: NOVEMBER 15, 2004 TITLE: APPROVED D As Recommended D As Amended D Ordinance on 1 sl Reading D Ordinance on 2nd Reading D Implementing Resolution D Set Public Hearing For AGREEMENTS FOR HEALTHY SNACK CONCESSIONS AT JEROME PARK AND SPURGEON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SOCCER FIELDS ~1-.v 'v (JH;C2- CITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Azteca Youth Soccer League to provide healthy snacks at Jerome Park for a six-month period, with a provision for three one-year extensions. 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Olympic Youth Soccer League to provide healthy snacks at Spurgeon Intermediate School soccer fields for a six-month period, with a provision for three one-year extensions. DISCUSSION The City's youth serving sport organizations traditionally sell snacks during practices and games as a means of generating revenue for their programs. The City currently has concession agreements with each of the Little Leagues who play in City parks. Because obesity is well documented as a growing problem among our nation's school age children, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency is interested in providing healthy alternatives to youth participating in park activities. The recommended action will allow young athletes, their families and other spectators to purchase healthy snacks from concession stands at Jerome Park and Spurgeon Intermediate School soccer fields. The agreement stipulates that youth soccer leagues will provide healthy snacks and disseminate healthy nutrition and life style information. 25N-1 Agreements for Healthy Snack Concessions November 15, 2004 Page 2 These agreements will generate additional revenue for the youth sports organizations that will, in turn, be used to reduce the cost of participating in these programs. In addition, the youth soccer leagues will provide educational materials that teach children and their families the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. ~:::6: f~ Executive Director Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency 25N-2