To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: John Coates, Parks & Recreation Services Director
Prepared By: Katrina Gregory, Recreation Manager
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North Bay BMX
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with North Bay BMX for the BMX track at John F. Kennedy Park for a term of 5 years with an option to renew for an additional 5 years at an annual rent of $5000, increased each year by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
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DISCUSSION:
In 2006, the City entered into a License Agreement with North Bay BMX to construct and operate a BMX track at John F. Kennedy Park. The construction was completed in 2007. During the same period, the City also entered into an Agreement for Recreation Services Provider with North Bay BMX to provide recreation programs at the BMX track. As part of these agreements, the City would collect 20% of revenue from clinics and leagues hosted by North Bay BMX as well as $1 for every rider on race days. Over the past 12 years, North Bay BMX has maintained the facility and made improvements without additional financial assistance from the City.
In 2018, North Bay BMX reached out to staff and expressed interest in creating a longer-term lease agreement. North Bay BMX had started conducting fundraising efforts for their non-profit with goals to make continuous improvements at the BMX track. North Bay BMX desires to have greater assurance about the longevity of their program before making larger capital improvements. In addition, North Bay BMX had formalized a partnership with USA BMX in order to join the larger efforts occurring with BMX racing and leagues around the country.
Staff has been working with North Bay BMX to negotiate a lease agreement to achieve the following goals:
* Update and formalize the agreement between North Bay BMX and City to meet curren...
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