Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate, Finalize and Execute a Management and Operations Agreement with Kemper Sports Venues and REV Sports Management, LLC for the Mansfield Sports Park; Finding that the Meeting at Which this Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; And Declaring an Effective Date (General Fund)
Requested Action
Consider Approving Resolution
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this resolution
Description/History
On September 11, 2023, the City terminated the existing Maintenance and Operations Agreement with Big League Dreams, L.P. on the Big League Dreams sports park (Sports Park). Over the winter months, the City completed a Renovation and Refurbishment Plan that identifies the items in need of repair and/or replacement.
The City engaged REV Sports Management, LLC (REV) to provide consultation services to the City on the selection of a new operator with the possibility of also providing management oversight of the Sports Park once a new operator was selected. On May 24, 2024, the City issued a request for proposals for a new operator of the Sports Park.
After careful review and assessment of all proposals, City staff and REV recommend the selection of Kemper Sports Venues as the operator of the Sports Park. City staff further recommends that REV provide management oversight of the selected operator in the maintenance and operations of the Sports Park.
Justification
The City has determined that it is in its best interest to contract the maintenance and operation of the Sports Park with an experienced company. Kemper Sports Venues will be responsible making improvements to the Sports Park, maintaining the improvements to preserve them in good working repair during their projected useful life, programming sports and recreational play on the fields, and managing the food and beverage operations on site. REV will provide an additional layer of oversight of the operator throughout the construction of improvements and daily management of the facilities and events.
Funding Source
General Fund
Prepared By
Matt Young, Executive Director of Community Services
Matt.Young@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-728-3397