Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/17/2016

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- Memorandum of Understanding and Commitment - Fence replacement, Dugouts, Concrete and Players Benches for Central Park; an Agreement Between Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association and the City of Ramsey The purpose of this memorandum and agreement is to identify the roles and responsibilities of the City of Ramsey, hereafter referred to as the City, and the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association,hereafter referred to as ARRA. ARAA desires to fund, construct, and thereafter donate to the City, fencing, dugouts, players benches and associated concrete work for Central Park, for ARAA's and public use as identified and specified in this 3 page agreement. The following summarizes the terms and conditions. FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual undertakings set out, the parties agree as follows: 1. Central Park Area. Whereas, ARRA desires to construct, at its expense, in Central Park for ballfields #1, #2, #3, #4 and also the baseball field sometimes named field #7; and 2. Appropriate Facility. Whereas, the City finds that the proposed facilities appropriate within a City park, and meets all aesthetic concerns,building code and setbacks; and 3. Park Grading. Whereas, the ballfield work requires minimal earth work and grading within the park prior to, and during its construction; and 4. Restoration. Whereas, ARRA shall be responsible for all restoration in the spring of 2016, with seeding in low traffic areas, and sod in areas of more significant foot traffic as needed; and 5. General Maintenance. Whereas, the City maintains the Park including the ballfield areas, and will continue to do so except as specifically excepted herein; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement the parties agree as follows: A. Grant to Construct. The City grants to ARRA the right to construct, maintain, and upon completion, donate to the City the ballfield improvements named herein for public purposes.