To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Cody Maberry, Director of Community Services
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution approving an amendment to the Keller Sports Park Operating Policies, for the Parks and Recreation Department, in the City of Keller, Tarrant County, Texas.
Action Requested:
Consider amending the City of Keller Sports Park Operating Policies to include the addition of the Keller Lacrosse Association.
Background:
The Keller Sports Park Operating Policies were approved by Resolution No. 3390 on July 2, 2013. The policies were created by the Keller Sports Park Operating Task Force, which included representatives of the Parks and Recreation Board, Keller Youth Association, Keller Soccer Association, Alliance Rugby Club, Keller Horse Owners Association, and the Keller Saddle Club.
City Council approved the creation of a lacrosse field at the Keller Sports Park by Resolution No. 4310 on November 3, 2020. Funding for the lacrosse field was provided by the Keller Lacrosse Association and the Keller Development Corporation. The Keller Sports Park Operating Policies were updated to include the Keller Lacrosse Association as long term users of the facility, setting the dates for their spring and fall seasons, and determining that the new lacrosse field will be utilized for boys lacrosse programs by the Keller Lacrosse Association only.
Financial Impact:
The City of Keller will receive additional non-resident fee revenue from the Keller Lacrosse Association for their spring and fall seasons.
Citizen Input/Board Review:
The addition of a lacrosse field was reviewed and recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Keller Development Corporation, and the City Council.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has reviewed the changes to the policy.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial