Discuss/Take Action, Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board Motion to Extend Contract with Danny Berry Baseball for Continued Youth Baseball Program Activities.
Danny Berry Baseball has been successfully operating a Youth Baseball Program for children ages 3-13 at North Shore Park since at least 2015. Most recently, in 2018, the City Commission waived bidding and authorized a 5 year contract with Danny Berry’s Baseball Camp, Inc.
In view of the continued success of the program, in LTC No. 028-2023, the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommended that the City extend the current agreement, waive bidding, and delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and finalize a new contract.
Although I view bid waivers with great skepticism, I agree with the Advisory Board’s motion, and I believe it would be in the best interest of the City to ensure that the City has the ability to continue to work with a proven operator like Danny Berry’s Baseball, to continue to deliver this important program for the benefit of our youth.