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LaVega Baseball and Softball Association won’t renew Lions Park agreement; city cites contract violations
Summary
City staff said LaVega Baseball and Softball Association (LVBSA) declined to renew its 2024 use agreement for Lions Park and removed equipment; staff cited multiple alleged violations of the use agreement and said the city is seeking alternative uses.
The LaVega Baseball and Softball Association (LVBSA) notified Bellmead staff it would not renew its Lions Park use agreement for 2025 and has vacated the facility, city Parks and Recreation staff told the board.
Corey, Parks and Recreation staff, said he received formal notice on Jan. 6, 2025, that LVBSA would not renew after staff provided a draft agreement on Nov. 15, 2024, and followed with discussions in December. Corey told the board LVBSA removed property, locks were replaced, and park staff began cleanup and winter overseeding to prepare fields for future use.
The nut graf: Staff reported several alleged violations of the Lions Park use agreement that contributed to the non‑renewal and are now prompting the city to seek new users or alternative programming for the park.
Corey identified specific issues staff say occurred during LVBSA’s transition and during the 2024 season: dismantling of a batting cage and removal of netting and turf (staff said such improvements remain city property under section 6 of the agreement); repeated failure to manage litter and grounds maintenance and parking on grass (alleged violations of section 7); unauthorized signage (section 6); at least one instance of field lights used outside authorized purposes (section 5); and hosting a third‑party vendor without permission (section 14, which staff said prohibits subletting). Corey said some violations were documented in photographs provided to the board.
Board members asked whether LaVega Little League will play this season; Corey said the league is still taking registrations and has found alternative facilities but the city does not know final arrangements. Corey said the city has fees in place to rent the fields and is contacting tournament organizers and leagues to assess priorities and readiness for rental or tournament use.
The city described the nonrenewal as an operational change; no formal disciplinary action or litigation was announced. Staff said they will provide updates to the board as they gather feedback and explore new opportunities for Lions Park. The board discussed the desire to facilitate a return if a group will comply with the use agreement terms.
Actions tied to the use agreement (for example, formal termination clauses or any enforcement remedies) were not cited at the meeting; staff presented the nonrenewal and subsequent maintenance steps as administrative matters for follow-up.
