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Park board directs staff to support interim girls softball clinics and review Community Ed contracts after cancellation
Summary
After Community Ed canceled a girls softball program, the park board directed staff to work with local organizer Emily and the YMCA on interim clinics, and asked the city attorney and staff to review contracts to identify potential remedies or reallocation of funds.
The board reacted to a notice that Community Ed had canceled the girls fall softball program, leaving two teams of players without scheduled activity. Members criticized the lack of communication, discussed community impacts and directed staff to work with local volunteer Emily to host interim clinics until the YMCA can pick up a fall league in August.
Board members asked the city attorney to review the terms of the city’s agreements with Community Ed to see whether contract language permits financial remedies or fund reallocation when contracted programs are not delivered. Several members suggested using the funds the city committed to Community Ed to support local clinics or to compensate organizers who step in.
The board approved a motion directing staff to: (1) coordinate with Emily to host interim clinics on fields already reserved, (2) work with the YMCA to transition a program into August, and (3) have the city attorney and parks staff review relevant contracts and report back on potential financial and performance remedies. Staff also said it would contact BBBA and other local partners to find opportunities for affected players.
Members emphasized ensuring children have play opportunities this season and improving communication with contracted program providers going forward.
