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2012-151
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement Between the Town of Wappinger
and the Town of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc.
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on April 23,
2012.
The meeting was called to order by Barbara Gutzler, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
Barbara Gutzler
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Ismay Czarniecki
Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Kuzmicz.
WHEREAS, the Town Board fInds that it is in the best interests of the Town to have the
Town of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc. provide a program of softball and baseball
activities for the boys and girls of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor, in consultation with the Chairman of the Recreation
Committee, the Director of Recreation, and the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, has
negotiated the terms of a proposed Service Agreement with the Town of Wappinger Little
League Association, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto, made a part hereof, marked and
designated as Exhibit "1"; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, in accordance with the Town's Procurement Policy, has
determined that the nature of services to be provided by the Town of Wappinger Little League
Association, Inc. are classifIed as a "sole source"; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board acknowledges the very successful program the Town of
Wappinger Little League Association, Inc. has administered for the last 40 years or so and
wishes to continue having the Town of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc. provide
softball and baseball activities for the boys and girls of the Town of Wappinger.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board has reviewed the terms and conditions of the proposed "Service
Agreement" attached as Exhibit "1", and fInd the terms contained therein
reasonable and consistent with the relationship the Town has had with the Town
of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc. over the last 40 years or so.
3. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute said Service
Agreement with the Town of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc. in
accordance with the terms and conditions contained therein, which Agreement,
among other provisions, authorizes the Town to pay the sum of Eight Thousand
Dollars ($8,000.00) to the Town of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc. to
provide softball and baseball activities for the boys and girls of the community for
the 2012 baseball/softball season.
4. Supervisor Barbara A. Gutzler is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
Service Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and Town of Wappinger
Little League Association, Inc. in substantially the same form as attached hereto,
a copy of which is affixed hereto.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
BARBARA GUTZLER, SUPERVISOR
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
ISMA Y CZARNIECKI, COUNCIL WOMAN
MICHAEL KUZMICZ, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
Voting:
Voting:
Voting:
Voting:
AYE
AYE
AYE
AYE
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/23/2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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CHRISTINE FULT N, TOWN CLERK
SER~CEAGREEMENTBET~NTOWNOFWAPPINGERAND
TOWN OF WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION, INC.
TIDS AGREEMENT made the _ day of April, 2012, by and between
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
A Municipal Subdivision,
having its offices at Town Hall,
20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590,
hereinafter referred to as the "TOWN"
and
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION, INC.
A Not-For-Profit Corporation,
with its principal offices at
15 MiddlebushRoad, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590,
hereinafter referred to as the "WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE".
WIT N E SSE T H:
WHEREAS, all of the sports fields owned and maintained by the TOWN are located
within public recreation lands, and, except as authorized by this Agreement, WAPPINGER
LITTLE LEAGUE acknowledges that the ball fields are open to the public for general use
subject to approval by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the TOWN wishes to contract with the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE
to provide a baseball program and baseball instruction for the youth of the Town of Wappinger
as hereinafter specified; and
WHEREAS, the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE is willing to provide such services
upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and
conditions contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the TOWN and the
WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE hereby agree as follows:
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
_ TO~~ CLERK
1. Recitations. The recitations above set forth are hereby incorporated into this
Agreement as if fully set forth herein.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of execution hereof
through December 31, 2012.
3. Services Provided.
3.1. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide, management and
supervision of a softball and baseball program for all youth residing within the Town of
Wappinger and the Village ofWappingers Falls between the ages of 5 and 18.
3.2. The baseball program shall include softball or baseball activities in one of
the following Leagues:
Challenger
T -Ball
Instructional Baseball & Softball
Big League Baseball
Minor League Baseball
Little League Baseball & Softball
Junior/Senior League Baseball & Softball
3.3. . Assignment of participating youths shall be made by the WAPPINGER
LITTLE LEAGUE which shall make such assignment by taking into consideration the age of the
youth and the youth's individual skill level as determined by the WAPPINGER LITTLE
LEAGUE.
3.4. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide all supervision,
coaches, instructors, and umpiring personnel necessary to provide management, supervision and
instruction in both baseball and softball, as well as expose the youth to a team experience in a
formal organized baseball program. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide such
administrative personnel as necessary to provide for the smooth and efficient operation of the
above mentioned Leagues, together with nec~ssary coordination of such programs with the Town
Board and the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee.
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4. License to Use Town Sports Field Facilities.
4.1. The TOWN shall provide adequate sports field facilities for the
baseball/softball sports program herein set forth; specifically, the TOWN hereby grants a license
to WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE to use the Robinson Lane Recreation Facility, the Martz
Recreation Field and such other fields as authorized by the Town of Wappinger Recreation
Committee (hereafter "Recreation Committe~") upon consultation with the Town Board. The
WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide a schedule of its intended use of the
aforementioned Recreation Fields which must be reviewed and approved by the Chairman of the
Recreation Committee (at present Ralph Holt) and Director of Recreation (at present Mark
Price). To the extent practicable, the TOWN shall give WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE
priority in scheduling fields. Scheduling the use of fields shall be coordinated with the Chairman
of the Recreation Committee, Wappinger Recreation Director, President of WAPPINGER
LITTLE LEAGUE (at present Robert Wilson), Vice President of WAPPINGER LITTLE
LEAGUE (at present Chris Schoen), Safety Director of WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE (at
present Scott Grossman), and WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE Director of Field Maintenance
(at present Scott ~eines). The TOWN and WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will promptly
notify the other party if there is any change in the above identified parties.
4.2. The sports facilities provided by the TOWN shall include backstops,
fencing, dugouts, restrooms, all as they presently exist and as they may be maintained from time
to time hereafter.
4.3. The TOWN shall be responsible for all maintenance and repairs of the
fields and such custodial services as may be deemed necessary by the Town of Wappinger
Recreation Committee, except as hereinafter set forth. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE
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shall promptly notify the Recreation Committee of any dangerous conditions or any needed
repairs on said sports fields.
4.4. The TOWN must approve all capital or major improvements to be
undertaken by WAPPINGER LITILE LEAGUE on any of the sports fields; the approval shall
be in the form of a motion or resolution adopted by the Town Board at any regular or special
Town Board Meeting. The request for improvements must identify the type of improvements and
any design plans. All such improvements shall be paid for by WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE
unless the TOWN expressly agrees otherwise.
4.5. Since Robinson Lane Recreation Facility, is a locked-gated park, the
TOWN will have authorized personnel open the park each day.
4.6. The TOWN will notify WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE of any request
to use any park facilities prior to the TOWN granting approval to outside users so as to insure no
conflicts with the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE schedu1~. Both parties agree to cooperate to
maximize use of the facilities with other users, with a preference given to WAPPINGER
LITTLE LEAGUE whenever possible.
5. Use of Buildin2s.
5.1. The TOWN shall also grant to the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE a
license to use existing buildings at the Robinson Lane Recreation Facility for the purpose of
storage of equipment and the operation of a food and drink concession.
5.2. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will be responsible for the
maintenance and cleanliness of the concession stand and further affirmatively agrees to operate
the concession stand in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess County Health Department and
any other regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the facility.
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6. TOWN Res1>onsibilities.
6.1. The TOWN shall pay the cost of water supply at each of the below
referenced fields and shall pay for one land telephone line at the Robinson Lane Recreation
Facility. The TOWN shall also provide potable water at the Robinson Lane Recreation Facility
and Martz Field, as well as supply general maintenance to the parks' structures and grounds,
except for those items designated as WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE responsibilities.
6.2. The parties acknowledge that lights for night games have been constructed
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at the following fields at the Robinson Lane Recreation Facility:
Holt Memorial Field
Senior League Field 1
Melissa Bisaccia Memorial Field.
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6.3 WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall be authorized to utilize the night
lights, a minimum of three (3) nights per week, and at such other times as approved by the
Chairman of the Recreation Committee and the Director of Recreation.
6.4 It is the TOWN'S responsibility to make sure that the lights are in proper
working order and properly maintained and inspected as needed to insure the lights are in
compliance with International Little League Guidelines for night games. To insure better control
of the use of the night lights, the TOWN intends to develop a new security protocol for the use of
said lights. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE agrees to cooperate with the TOWN particularly,
the Recreation Director and the Town Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds to insure the
authorized use of the lights, in accordance with this Agreement
6.5. The TOWN shall pay for all utility charges to any of the sports fields and
facilities, except that the cost of electricity at the concession stand at the Robinson Lane
Recreation Facility shall be paid 50% by the Town and 50% by WAPPINGER LITTLE
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LEAGUE. The TOWN shall supply porta johns, garbage removal and make sure bathrooms are
in proper working order (except for routine maintenance).
6.6. The TOWN shall mow and maintain common areas outside of designated
ball fields, and shall mow and maintain outfield grass on each of the ball fields.
6.7 The TOWN shall maintain and keep in good order, dugouts, any fences,
signs, plumbing and electrical services.
6.8 Upon request by WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE, the TOWN shall trim
or remove any trees or ornamental shrubbery that interfere with game playing on any of the
fields.
6.9. The TOWN will supply twenty-four (24) tons of clay and one (1) pallet of
lime marking calk for the ball fields.
6.10. The TOWN hereby grants WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE a license and
permission to use, in common with TOWN employees, the lawn mower owned by the TOWN
and located at Robinson Lane Recreation Facility for the preparation and maintenance of infield
grass on each of the ball fields.
7 . WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE ResDonsibilities.
7.1. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall be responsible for maintaining all
infields on each of the ball fields, including turf maintenance, mowing, seeding, aeration,
installation/raking and rolling of clay, application of fertilizer and application of drying agent for
clay, as needed. WAPn~{,IER lITIlli ~AGlJE .$h.Jl pl1Y 59% 0f tae metered ~lectRs at ~
C0l1cessi9R ~:mc1 Rt t'he-Rvblnson Li:W.~ Rc.cr"Q.tlvu Fl1",ll~tJ.
7.2. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall be responsible for procuring any
additional clay over the twenty-four (24) tons to be supplied by the TOWN.
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7.3. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will supply all other needed equipment,
including tractors, mowers, chalk liners, etc., necessary to maintain the sports fields in suitable
condition, for play, in accordance with International Little League Rules; WAPPINGER LITTLE
LEAGUE shall also supply fuel and other maintenance items for all lawn mowers used by it.
7.4. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall designate a representative to turn
off the lights each night; the designated representative shall also turn off the lights for any
outside users who are authorized to have night games at the Robinson Lane Recreation Facility.
WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall designate in writing the person authorized to turn off the
lights.
7.5. A designated WAPPINGER LITILE LEAGUE representative will close
the Robinson Lane Recreation Facility each day during the baseball season. WAPPINGER
LITTLE LEAGUE shall designate, in writing, the person authorized to close the facility.
7.6. WAPPINGERLITILE LEAGUE will pay for any improvements it deems
necessary outside of the TOWN responsibilities, subject to Town Board approval.
8. Eauioment. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide all sporting
equipment necessary for the implementation of the baseball/softball sports program to be
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provided herein, including, but not limited to, bases, balls, insurance, uniforms, league fees,
players' equipment, pitching mound, etc., and such other equipment to maintain the fields as
required by the International Little League Rules.
9. Availabilitv. The baseball/softball sports program herein provided shall be made
available to all youth of the TOWN, inclusive of the Village of Wappingers Falls. The sports
program shall be provided starting in the month of March 2012 through the completion of the
summer/fall program in November 2012, as approved by the Recreation Committee.
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10. Medical Insurance Coverae:e. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall
maintain standard Little League insurance coverage covering the medical expenses for any of the
participants in the baseball/softball program.
11. Disclosure. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will furnish to the Town
Board a profit and loss statement for the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE and show distribution
of funds from any non-profit tournaments run at Robinson Lane Recreation Facility no later than
January 315t of each year hereafter.
12. Fee.
12.1. The TOWN shall pay WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE the sum of Eight
Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) for the administration and oversight of the baseball/softball
programs to be provided pursuant to this Agreement
12.2. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall be solely responsible for
providing all additional financial support necessary to provide the baseball/softball programs to
be provided hereunder.
13. Liability Insurance.
13.1. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall indemnify and hold harmless
the TOWN against all claims on account of injury, loss or damage arising or alleged to arise out
of or in connection with the occupancy of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Fields; including
all expenses incurred by the TOWN in the defense, settlement or satisfaction thereof including
expenses of legal counsel.
13.2. In addition, the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE agrees to provide to the
TOWN, a certificate of insurance, which indicates a current Commercial General Liability policy
is in force with the WAPPINGER LITTLE. LEAGUE as a named insured written with an
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insurance company with an A. M. Best's rating of "A" or better. The occurrence limit must
indicate a limit not less than $1,000,000. The TOWN shall be named as an additional insured
and/or certificate holder on a primary, non-contributory basis.
13.3. No approval is granted or implied unless and until all requirements as
outlined above have been submitted to, received and accepted by the TOWN.
14. Indemnification. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will save, indemnify
and hold harmless the TOWN and its agents, servants and employees from against all claims,
damages, losses and expenses including attorney's fees arising out of or resulting from any
claims, damages, disease, death or injury to any participants in the program conducted by the
WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE, including the loss or destruction of tangible personal
property, except, however, the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall not responsible or assume
any liability for any acts of negligence committed by or on behalf of the TOWN, its agents,
servants and employees.
15. Worker's Comuensation. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide
Worker's Compensation coverage as required by General Municipal Law 9108.
16. Mandatory Provision. Each and every provision required by law to be
inserted in this Agreement shall be deemed to be inserted herein and the Agreement shall be read
and enforced as though it were included herein and in the event any such provision is not
inserted or is not correctly inserted, then, upon the application of either party, this Agreement
shall forthwith be physically amended to make such insertions or corrections.
17. Non-Discrimination. The. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will not
discriminate because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, or religion; the program shall be
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open to all youths who have a permanent residence within the Town of Wappinger, including the
Village ofWappingers Falls, who are between the ages of 5 and 18.
18.
Indevendent Contractor.
The parties hereby agree that WAPPINGER
LITTLE LEAGUE is hereby deemed an "independent contractor" and shall not be considered an
employee or agent of the Town of Wappinger.
19. Non-Assi2l1ment. This Agreement may not be assigned.
20. Authorization. Each party, by execution of this Agreement, represents that
it has duly obtained the authorization of its governing body to enter into this Agreement. The
Town Supervisor or her duly designated Deputy Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute this
Agreement pursuant to a Resolution ad~!i~ed by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger at a
regular meeting thereof held on the ~y of ~ 2012.
21. Duvlicate Orilrlnals. This instrument shall be executed in four (4) counterparts
with at least one duplicate original permanently fued in the Office of the Town Clerk of the
Town of Wappinger.
IN WITNESSETH THEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seal this _ day of
April, 2012.
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
By:
BARBARA A. GUTZLER, Supervisor
TOWN OF WAPPINGER LITTLE
LEAGUE ASSOCIATION, INC.
By:
ROBERT WILSON, President
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STATE OF NEW YORK.
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COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
On the _ day of . 2012, before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared BARBARA A. GUTZLER known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that she executed the same in her capacity, and that by her signature on the
instrument" the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the
instrument.
Notary Public
STATE OF NEW YORK.
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COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
On the _ day of , 2012, before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared ROBERT WILSON known to me. or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence
to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me
that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the
individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument.
Notary Public
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