City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Office of the Mayor
Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
Interoffice Memorandum February 27, 2020
TO: Pat Davis, City Council President
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
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Little League Ball Park Agreement between the City of Albuquerque and Little League, Inc. - West Mesa Ball Park
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The City owns a tract of land that is presently used for Little League recreation purposes. The
City and Little League would like to continue to develop, maintain and operate baseball fields on a portion of the park. Little League improvements are funded with public funds and private funding provide by League and the League has the ability and desire to provide sports education and programming to area youth which is a benefit to the City. The activities and objectives are the League are consistent with furthering the goals and objectives of the City.
In return for the City granting the League the right to enter and use the Premises, the League will
perform routine, reasonably appropriate and necessary maintenance of the Premises and Facilities and
shall perform other volunteer services. The League shall be responsible for all expense related thereto,
all of which shall collectively be considered to be “In-Kind Contributions in Lieu of Rents”.
The initial term of the lease is for ten years and provides for two additional five year option for
renewal to the League, as long as they are not in default.
This Ball Park Agreement is forwarded to City Council for approval.
Title/Subject of Legislation: Little League Ball Park Agreement between the City of Albuquerque and Little League, Inc. - West Mesa Ball Park
Approved:
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Sarita Nair Date
Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended:
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David Simon, Director Date
Parks and Recreation Department