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Santa Clara approves NFL license for Youth Soccer Park after securing inspections and repair commitments
Summary
The council unanimously approved an NFL license for exclusive use of parts of Youth Soccer Park during Super Bowl operations after securing pre/post third‑party inspections, liquidated damages, warranty and a $1.2 million community benefit to refurbish grass fields and add dugouts; staff and NFL representatives described temporary flooring and protections for a synthetic field.
The City of Santa Clara authorized staff to negotiate and execute a license agreement with the National Football League on Dec. 16 that allows NFL operations to use portions of Youth Soccer Park and adjacent lots during the Super Bowl build‑up and event window, contingent on protections and repair obligations the council added as conditions.
What was approved: The council voted unanimously to approve the staff‑negotiated term sheet and to instruct staff to finalize a license agreement that includes pre‑ and post‑use third‑party inspections, liquidated damages for lost access, warranty provisions and specified community benefits. Parks and Recreation Director Damon Sparacino told council the negotiated package includes replacement of natural grass fields 1 and 3 and replacement of dugouts, with an estimated community benefit and in‑kind value…
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