Title
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Use Agreement Between the City of Hampton and the Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, Inc. to Use the Fox Hill Neighborhood Center Located at 65 Hall Road
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Hampton Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Services desires to partner with Fox Hill Neighborhood Center Inc. to conduct and expand special programming opportunities to the Fox Hill community. This includes the use of the Fox Hill Neighborhood Center to provide community activities, special events, cultural enrichment events, recreational activities, educational, and social programs for residents in and around the Fox Hill community. The Use Agreement allows the non-profit organization Fox Hill Neighborhood Center Inc. to exclusively manage the programs and activities at the center per the guidelines provided in the agreement. The agreement was modeled after agreements that Hampton Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services has with other organizations that manage neighborhood centers in the City. The hours of operation will vary based on the program but generally be between 8a-9p.
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background above.
Impact:
Enhancement to the quality of life in the Fox Hill Community and the City of Hampton.
Recommendation:
Rec
Conduct a public hearing and approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the City owns the Fox Hill Neighborhood Center located at 65 Hall Road;
WHEREAS, the City desires to staff and operate the Fox Hill Neighborhood Center as a community resource for educational, cultural enrichment programs, and recreational programs, to improve the quality of life for its residents;
WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a partnership with Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, Inc. to promote recreational and cultural opportunities through community involvement;
WHEREAS, Parks, Recreations & Leisure Services staff has determined that it is in the best interest of the City and the community to allow the Fox Hill Neighborhood Center corporation to use the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the terms and conditions of the Use Agreement are acceptable.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia, that it approves the Use Agreement with Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, Inc. to use the Fox Hill Neighborhood Center located at 65 Hall Road, and accordingly, the City Manager, or her authorized Designee, is hereby authorized to execute and deliver to Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, Inc. the Use Agreement in substantially the same form as attached hereto.