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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ASPEN, COLORADO, APPROVING AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ASPEN AND THE
ASPEN SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ASPEN.
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City Council an Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of Aspen, Colorado and The Aspen School District, a copy of
which is annexed hereto and part thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO.
Section One
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves that an Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of Aspen, Colorado, and The Aspen School District, regarding
the use and maintenance of Iselin Park and the Plnmtree Complex, a copy of which is annexed
hereto and incorporated herein, and does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute said
Agreement on behalf of the City of Aspen.
Dated://~-')~,~7 , 2002.
I, Kathryn Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is a true
and accurate copy of that resolut~n adopted by the City Co.~_uncil of the City of Aspen,
Colorado, at a meeting held /~--t----~~ ~_.,=~D ,2002.
Kathryn S. K~, Clt~lerk - '
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR THE JOINT MANAGEMENT AND USE OF CERTAIN
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OWNED BY THE CITY OF ASPEN
AND THE ASPEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 15, 2001, THROUGH MAY 14, 2003
This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into between the City of Aspen, a home rule
municipality of the State of Colorado ("City"), and the Aspen School District, a political
subdivision of the State of Colorado organized under and existing by virtue of the laws of the
State of Colorado ("School District").
WHEREAS, the City and the School District entered into that that certain Intergovernmental
Agreement dated September 9, 1997, relating to the joint use and management of certain
recreational facilities owned by the parties hereto; and
WHEREAS, said Intergovernmental Agreement contemplated that the parties would annually
enter into a Memorandum of Understanding relating to the joint use and management of said
recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City is currently constructing a pool/ice facility of approximately 82,000
square feet on City-owned property commonly known as Iselin Park and the School District is
currently constructing a new addition to the Aspen High School on its campus in Aspen,
Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto acknowledges that there are certain common elements to the
Iselin Park facility and the new addition to the Aspen high School that should be coordinated
for the benefit of both parties; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have met and agree on the joint use and management of certain
facilities and desire to memorialize their agreement for the above stated period of time.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
I. General Provisions of Agreement.
A. The term of this agreement shall be for the period May 15, 2001, through May
14, 2003. The term of this agreement shall extend automatically for an additional one year
period. On May 15, 2003, and on each May 15 thereafter unless either party provides written
notice to the other of its intent to terminate the agreement no later than thirty (30) days prior to
such anniversary date, in which case such agreement shall terminate on the anniversary date.
In no event, however, shall the length of this agreement extend later than May 14, 2006,
unless the parties meet as contemplated by the aforementioned Intergovernmental Agreement
and modify the terms and conditions of this Memorandum of Understanding.
B. City to Indemnify School District. To the full extent permitted by law, the City
shall indemnify and hold harmless the School District, its officers, employees, insurers, and
self-insurance pool, from and against all liability, claims, and demands, on account of injury,
loss, or damage, including without limitation claims arising from bodily injury, personal injury,
sickness, disease, death, property loss or damage, or any other loss of any kind whatsoever,
which arise out of or are in any manner connected with this agreement, if such injury, loss, or
damage is caused in whole or in part by, or is claimed to be caused in whole or in part by, the
act, omission, error, professional error, mistake, negligence, or other fault of the City, any guest
or invitee of the City, or any officer, employee, representative, or agent of the City or of any
subcontractor of the City, or which arises out of any workmen's compensation claim of any
employee of the City or of any employee of any subcontractor of the City. The City agrees to
investigate, handle, respond to, and to provide defense for and defend against, any such liability,
claims or demands at the sole expense of the City, or at the option of the School District, agrees
to pay to the School District or reimburse the School District for the defense costs incurred by the
School District in connection with, any such liability, claims, or demands. The City also agrees to
bear all other costs and expenses related thereto, including court costs and attorney fees, whether
or not any such liability, claims, or demands alleged are groundless, false, or fraudulent. If it is
determined by the final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction that such injury, loss, or
damage was caused in whole or in part by the act, omission, or other fault of the School District,
its officers, or its employees, the School District shall reimburse the City for the portion of the
judgment attributable to such act, omission, or other fault of the School District, its officers, or
employees.
C. School District to Indemnify City. To the full extent permitted by law, the
School District shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, insurers, and
self-insurance pool, from and against all liability, claims, and demands, on account of injury,
loss, or damage, including without limitation claims arising from bodily injury, personal injury,
sickness, disease, death, property loss or damage, or any other loss of any kind whatsoever,
which arise out of or are in any manner connected with this agreement, if such injury, loss, or
damage is caused in whole or in part by, or is claimed to be caused in whole or in part by, the
act, omission, error, professional error, mistake, negligence, or other fault of the School District,
any guest or invitee of the School District, or any officer, employee, representative, or agent of
the School District or of any subcontractor of the School District, or which arises out of any
workmen's compensation claim of any employee of the School District or of any employee of any
subcontractor of the School District. The School District agrees to investigate, handle, respond to,
and to provide defense for and defend against, any such liability, claims or demands at the sole
expense of the City, or at the option of the City, agrees to pay to the City or reimburse the City
for the defense costs incurred by the City in connection with, any such liability, claims, or
demands. The School District also agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto,
including court costs and attorney fees, whether or not any such liability, claims, or demands
alleged are groundless, false, or fraudulent. If it is determined by the final judgment of a court of
competent jurisdiction that such injury, loss, or damage was caused in whole or in part by the act,
omission, or other fault of the City, its officers, or its employees, the City shall reimburse the
School District for the portion of the judgment attributable to such act, omission, or other fault of
the City, its officers, or employees.
D. Liability and Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, each Party hereto shall
take all steps necessary to extend coverages under its general liability and other insurance
policies to the real property and improvements subject to this Agreement and owned by that
Party, and to that Party's activities on its property or pursuant to this Agreement. Each Party
shall designate the other as an "additional insured" on such policies. The Parties shall
exchange certificates of insurance or other documentation that such policies have been
extended to the properties and facilities described by this Agreement within ten (10) days
following request for the same from the other Party.
E. No Waiver of Immunity. The parties hereto understand and agree that each party is
relying on, and do not waive or intend to waive by any provision of this agreement, the monetary
limitations (presently $150,000.00 per person and $600,000 per occurrence) or any other rights,
immunities, and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Section 24-
I0-101 et seq., C.R.S., as from time to time amended, or otherwise available to the parties, their
officers, or their employees.
F. Defmitions. The term "City" and "School District" as used in this agreement shall include
their respective employees, agents, guests, invitees, and in the case of the City, its citizens and
residents.
G. Priority of Uses. The pgvt~ shall use reasonable care in approving requests by the
other to use facilities; however, in the event that either party requires its own facilities for the
purposes of a legitimate sct~ool or city recreational function, that party may cancel the
proposed use of the other's,~ and notify the other party's representative as soon as
possible. Each party shall at all times retain first priority for Use of the facilities under its
ownership, with the exception of circumstances involving contracted use of the facilities by the
other party, provided the other party has been notified of the contracted use.
II. Elements Relating to Current Construction Sites of Iselin Park and Addition to
High School Facilities.
Pursuant to the attached (Exhibit "A-2"), the following site improvements are intended and
agreed upon.
Site elements identified and referred to in (Exhibit "A-2") are as follows:
A. Site (as identified in (Exhibit "A-2")
The School District shall allow access of Nordic skiers to trails located on School
property subject to such rules and regulations concerning access and use as the
School District deems appropriate. Access to and over the Nordic trails are shown
on Exhibit "A-2" appended hereto.
· The School District and the City hereby grant to each other a license to use and
access the Pedestrian Bridges as identified in drawings.
· The City shall allow the use of retention ponds for the purpose of drainage from
School District property. The drainage and use of retention ponds are shown on
Exhibit "A-2" appended hereto.
B. Parking & Public Access
· The School District shall allow public access to facilities maintained and shared by
the School District and the City as identified in this document.
· The School District shall allow access to the campus parking by the public. The
Parks & Recreation department as identified in this document intend this use during
the normal operating hours of the playing fields, football field, and school facilities.
C. Maintenance and Storage
· The School District understands that certain maintenance and grooming will be
necessary for the Nordic system, which will cross the School District Campus. The
School District agrees to allow access to all necessary equipment and personnel
needed to maintain this system. The City agrees to provide all such maintenance
which is necessary or appropriate at the City's sole cost.
· The School District understands that certain maintenance will be necessary for the
playing field and football field. The School District agrees to allow access to all
maintenance equipment and personnel needed for such maintenance. The City
agrees to perform all such necessary and appropriate maintenance on those areas
with the parties to share the costs of such maintenance as provided herein.
· The School District agrees to construct maintenance and storage facilities in the
amount of 1,200 square feet within the remodel of the bus barn as identified in
(Exhibit "B"). The City will pay for the construction of this space with no rent
being charged throughout the length of this agreement. The Parks & Recreation
Department agrees to maintain this maintenance and storage space in a clean and
organized manner. The City understands that these improvements are on School
District property and may be surrendered at some time in the future for School
District additions or improvements.
· The School District agrees to provide space in the amount of 100 square feet for
the purpose of equipment storage as identified in (Exhibit "B"). No rent will be
charged to the City during the duration of this agreement.
D. Scheduling and Maintenance of Football Field
The City agrees to maintain the football field between the months of April through
October of each year. Maintenance of the field will include all items and costs
identified in (Exhibit "C') attached. The School District and City agree to share the
cost of this maintenance 50/50. The School District will schedule the field for the
months of April, May, September and October. The City will schedule the field during
the months of June, July, and August.
E. Irrigation systems & water lines
The School District understands that certain water lines as identified in (Exhibk "A-2")
belong to the City, but cross School District Property. Furthermore, these lines are
needed to serve the irrigation of playing fields identified in this agreement. Each party
understands the necessity of these lines and for the common good of each party. The
School District agrees to allow such crossing of their property by these lines for the
duration of this agreement.
III. School District use of City Facilities. The City hereby agrees to allow the School
District to use the following facilities upon the terms and conditions set forth below. The
Aspen School district will have first consideration in the use of City of Aspen facilities when
not in use by the City of Aspen.
A. Aspen Municipal Golf Course:
1. Intended Use: 1 high school golf tournament, 1 cross-country foot race.
A second (2®) cross-country foot race will be considered based upon
availability.
2. Users: Coaches and players
3. Times and Dates: To be scheduled with the golf course superintendent
4. User Fees or other costs attendant to use of facility: NO CHARGE
B. Iselin Pool/Ice Facility:
1. Intended Use: instructional swim & water safety programs in conjunction with
school P.E. programs.
2. Users: Elementary through High School P.E. classes.
3. Times & Dates: Regular School days and hours established by the
Superintendent of the School District. Times and days will be pre-arranged with
Pool director or duly appointed representative.
4. Special Conditions: The Iselin Pool is a facility that is governed by state
regulations. Personnel certified as lifeguards who are City employees shall be in
attendance at all times. Accordingly, a fee of 50% of the daily fee established
by City Council shall be assessed to cover the cost of providing the attendance
of City employees at all School District functions at the pool. The Iselin Ice
Rink is a facility that requires trained personnel to be on hand who are City
E .mplo.yees. Accordingly, a fee of 50% of the ice rental rate for prime and non-
prime ~ce as set by City Council each year shall be assessed to cover the cost of
providing the attendance of City Employees at all School District functions.
Skate rentals will be included in such uses at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
C. Iselin Park:
1. Intended Use: For use by the School District for Baseball or Softball practice
and games, soccer practice, and football practice.
2. Users: School District sponsored teams.
3. Times and Dates: During the appropriate season, spring and fall while school is
in session.
4. User Fees or other costs attendant to use of facility: NO CHARGE
5. Special Conditions: Shall extend to, and include the use of the Iselin Park
batting cage during baseball or softball season for the teams(s).
C. PLUMTREE TENNIS COURTS:
1. Intended Use: For Aspen High School Tennis Team matches.
2. Users: Aspen High School Teimis Team.
3. Times and Dates: Monday through Sunday during regular school year. To be
coordinated with the Tennis Pro. Times will consider afternoon Practices and
matches.
4. User Fees or other costs attendant to use of facility: NO CHARGE
5. Special Conditions: Use of courts in early spring may require some court
preparation by school district such as removal of snow, placement of nets and
wind screens.
D. Aspen Ice Garden:
1. Intended use: Instruction and enjoyment of Aspen School District classes
2. Users: School District students and teachers
3. Times and Dates: Times and Dates must be pre-arranged with the Ice Garden
Manager or a representative during the regular School year. Saturdays and
Sundays included.
4. Special Conditions: The Aspen Ice Garden is a facility that requires trained
personnel to be on hand who are City Employees. Accordingly, a fee of 50%
of the ice rental rate for prime and non-prime ice as set by City Council each
year shall be assessed to cover the cost of providing the attendance of City
employees at all School District functions in the Ice Garden. Skate rentals will
be included in such uses at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
E. Iselin Facility and Red Brick Gymnasium/Climbing Wall:
1. Intended Use: Instruction and enjoyment of Aspen School District Classes.
2. Users: School District Students and Teachers.
3. Times and Dates: Times and Dates must be pre-arranged with Recreation
Department. Use will extend to normal school hours while school is in session,
4. Special Conditions: There will be NO CHARGE for the use of the wall and the
gymnasium, but in the case of the climbing wall, certified personnel must be on
hand to ensure safety and proper use. Personnel used for instruction must be
from the Recreation Department'S contracted business or a waiver of approval
from contractor approving the use of outside instructors. The School District
will absorb any costs associated with instructors. Any instructors not associated
with the Recreation Department's contractor must be approved by the
Recreation Department in writing.
III. City Use of School District Facilities. The Aspen School District hereby agrees to
allow the City of Aspen to use the following facilities upon the terms and conditions set forth
below.
A. ASPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
ASPEN MIDDLE SCHOOL:
ASPEN HIGH SCHOOL:
1. Intended Use: Youth and Adult programs to include: basketball, volleyball, day
camp, and after school recreational programs.
2. Users: Participants registered in City of Aspen Recreation Department
programs.
3. Times and Dates: The City of Aspen Recreation Department programs will have
first consideration in the use of school facilities when not in use by Aspen
School District Activities. EXCEPTION: The school district has a pre existing
contract with the Music Associates of Aspen which will take priority over the
Recreation Department's use of school facilities.
4. User Fees or other costs attendant to use of facility: NO CI-IARGE
5. Special Conditions: If Recreation Department programs cause excessive or
undue wear on facilities to where the Recreation Department and its employees
are unable to maintain the cleanliness of the facility, then fees may be charged at
a reasonable cost in order for the School District to recoup their added expenses
above and beyond daily maintenance.
6. The City of Aspen operates a Summer Day Camp Program which in essence
provides Child Care to those school age children attending Aspen School
District classes. The School District will provide access each summer to this
program once construction of the new high school is completed and operational.
(Spring and Christmas Camp)
7. An in-line hockey program has been established for the youth of Aspen, and the
in-line rink needs substantial asphalt surface for the program to operate. The
School District parking lot adjacent to the middle school will be available from
the end date of school in June to the Friday prior to school beginning in August
for this program.
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PA~KS~ECREATION MGR. CITY MANAGER
Field Maintenance Cost Estimate
Irrigation costs- 30,000gal. ~$1.16 per 1000gal. = $34.80
970,000 gaI. ~$I.75 per I000 gal. = $1697.50
Irrigation Maintenance- 4hr/week x 24 weeks $25.00/hr plus parts = $3000.00
Mowing Costs- 8 hours per week ~ $25.00/hr x 24 weeks = $4800.00
Fertilization -Twice a year-S400:00 materials plus 8 hours labor ~ $25.00/hr = $600.00
Topdressing once a year - $1600.00 materials plus i6hr labor x $35.00/hr = $2160.00
Spring thatching - 30 hours x $25.00/hr = $750.00
Aeration - (3 times/year ) 24 x $35.00/hour = $840.00
Overseeding-(twice a year) $1300.00 materials plus 8 hr labor x $25.00.00/hr = $1700.00
Litter controi-(including dog litter) $300.00 materials plus 365 hr x $15.00/hr = $5775.00
Miscellaneous - oiling, tree/shrub trimming, flowers, etc. =$2000.00
Total estimated costs = $23,357.30