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Ranlo board agrees to in-kind field, concession use for Young Bulls youth program
Summary
The Ranlo Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on May 12 to offer the town field and concession stand to the Young Bulls on an in-kind sponsorship basis while town staff negotiates a seasonal special-event agreement and liability release.
The Ranlo Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on May 12 to offer the town's field and concession stand to the Young Bulls youth organization as an in-kind sponsorship, after a presentation by team manager Darius Lampwick.
Lampwick described the Young Bulls as a community youth development organization that uses sports as a gateway to apprenticeships and vocational programs in engineering, carpentry and cosmetology. "We're not just sports or just football," Lampwick said, describing weekend outreach events, free play for participants and plans for classroom-style training and apprenticeships with local employers.
The organization requested regular access to the town field for practices and games (Lampwick said the group expects to use the field about three times a week through October) and use of the concession stand for team fundraisers. Town staff confirmed the group carries insurance and holds an EIN; the board asked Lampwick to provide the tax identification number for the town records.
A commissioner moved to offer the field and concession stand on an in-kind sponsorship basis; the motion passed with unanimous consent. The town manager will negotiate a seasonal special-event agreement with Darius Lampwick (the manager) that will clarify scheduling, a liability release and responsibilities such as keeping the concession stand and restrooms clean.
Lampwick told the board the group is already practicing at a Linwood Road facility and plans to teach practical skills such as jersey pressing, embroidery and basic vehicle maintenance (the organization also plans to use a volunteer-run van for transportation). He estimated equipment costs around $200 per child and said the organization funds its program through community fundraisers and volunteer support.
Next steps: the town manager will draft and negotiate a seasonal agreement that spells out scheduling priority for town events, release-of-liability language and any cost-sharing for facility use; the Young Bulls will supply required paperwork (EIN, proof of insurance) and coordinate schedules with town staff.
