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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Commissioner Alex Fernandez 
DATE:February  1, 2023
 



SUBJECT:DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION, PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION – EXTEND CONTRACT WITH DANNY BERRY BASEBALL.

RECOMMENDATION

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.

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Commissioner Alex Fernandez