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Commission approves MOU allowing LACA Athletic League to use city gym; attorney confirms indemnification and corrects term dates
Summary
The commission approved a memorandum of understanding allowing the LACA Athletic League to use a city gym for basketball programming with city staff assistance; the city attorney flagged a scrivener's error in dates and confirmed the MOU includes an indemnification clause.
The City Commission on March 13 approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the LACA Athletic League for use of a city gymnasium for basketball programming, after questions about dates, liability and staff responsibilities.
Commissioner Jones moved to approve the MOU with corrections to the dates; commissioners seconded the motion and it passed. The MOU permits the league to run programming under an agreed schedule and includes an indemnification clause for liability issues, city staff and the city attorney said during the consent‑agenda discussion.
A commissioner asked who would be responsible for opening and closing the facility; staff said the MOU specifies that, for this single‑season agreement, city staff would assist with opening and closing as needed. The agreement term originally showed a notation that looked like a one‑calendar‑year term from 02/08/2025 to 03/20/2025; staff and the attorney described that as a scrivener’s error and said the intent is to cover the athletic season with corrected dates.
The city attorney confirmed the contract had been reviewed and contained indemnification language to address liability concerns.
Why it matters: The MOU clarifies roles and liability for a youth athletics program that uses city facilities; commissioners asked staff to ensure compliance with city policies on staff scheduling and comp time for employees who support recreation programs.
