HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 26-36RESOLUTION NO. 26-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE ATLANTIC BEACH ATHLETIC
ASSOCIATION (ABAA) FOR THE USE OF BASEBALL FACILITIES AT
JACK RUSSELL PARK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO ENSURE THE AGREEMENT
REMAINS ADJUSTED TO COMMUNITY NEEDS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach and the non-profit Atlantic Beach Athletic
Association (ABAA) have maintained a partnership since at least 1989 to provide youth baseball
programming to Atlantic Beach residents; and
WHEREAS, ABAA provides essential community services as an all -volunteer
organization, offering spring and fall leagues for children ages 3 to 12 at Jack Russell Park; and
WHEREAS, participation in ABAA programming has grown exponentially in recent
years, with approximately 45% of participants residing within the 32233 zip code; and
WHEREAS, the parties last entered a long-term agreement in 2019 and now seek to
execute a new agreement to reconcile historical compliance matters and address current
community needs; and
WHEREAS, the City must balance the infrastructure strain on parking and traffic caused
by high -traffic community events, such as the Atlantic Beach Farmer's Market, with youth sports
operations.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach that:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby approves the Rental Agreement with the
Atlantic Beach Athletic Association (ABAA) for the Jack Russell Park baseball facilities.
SECTION 2. The City Commission adopts Option 2 regarding Sunday play restrictions at the
facilities.
[If Option 1 is selected]: Access to the Facilities and Baseball Fields by teams outside of
the Atlantic Beach's jurisdiction (e.g. travel/all-star teams) is prohibited prior to 1:30 p.m.
on Sundays.
[If Option 2 is selected]: The agreement shall exclude restrictions for travel and all-star
teams regarding Sunday morning play.
[If Option 3 is selected]: Other Motion to -be -Determined
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SECTION 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute the Rental Agreement and any future
amendments as needed to ensure the agreement remains adjusted to community needs.
SECTION 4. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 23`d day of February 2026.
Curtis Ford, May6r
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason 11 , Ci Attorney
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