08-25-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS AND THE LA PORTE LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE USE OF DESIGNATED RODEO ARENA AND FACILITIES AT LOMAX PARK WHEREAS, the City of La Porte, Texas a Rodeo Arena and associated facilities at Lomax Park, as part of the parks and recreational facilities of the community; and WHEREAS, the La Porte Livestock Show and Rodeo provided the organization of youth livestock and rodeo events programs and scholarships for the youth of La Porte for many years, Rodeo Arena with an initial contribution of funds in the amount of Forty Thousand Dollars and an additional Ten Thousand Dollars each year for ten years subsequent to the construction of said Arena, and has met its financial obligation to the City in full for the construction of the original covered Arena, and WHEREAS, the Association has continued to contribute funds and innumerable hours of labor for special projects, facilities, and amenities throughout the years particularly related to the construction of the newly completed covered Rodeo Arena and associated amenities and facilities owned by the City; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to recognize and commend the Association for its contributions to youth recreation and health in the community, its support, and funding that has been provided by the Association; NOW THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements and benefits to both parties, it is agreed as follows: I. The City will provide limited use of the Rodeo Arena and associated facilities, to this Agreement and which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference, to the Association for conduct of its youth programs, fund raising events and programs, during the period this Agreement is in effect, as provided herein. The City reserves the right to schedule programs and events in conjunction with recreational needs as well as private rentals for days unused by the Association, as set out in Section II, Paragraph 3, of this Agreement. Use of the Arena and associated facilities by the Association is limited to Monday through Sunday, from 5:00am until 11:00pm each day, as the standard hours of operation for the entire Lomax Park. . events that utilize the Rodeo Arena, pens, chutes and other equipment and supplies involving manipulation and control of animals in the Rodeo Arena environment. Extension of operational hours for Special Events scheduled at the Rodeo Arena and associated facilities, will be authorized by written permission provided by the Director of Parks & Recreation or his/her designated representative II. Except for maintenance of interior Arena fencing, pens, and chutes associated with the operations of the Rodeo Arena as set out herein, the City will assume responsibility for maintenance and repair of exterior Page 1 of 9