Resolution 2008-08 STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF KENDALL )
RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -
RESOLUTION
APPROVING ATHLETIC FIELD USE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the United City of Yorkville has considered and
discussed establishing a policy concerning the athletic field use policies and procedures,
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it desires to establish such a
policy, and
WHEREAS, the text of the policy the City Council now desires to establish
concerning the athletic field use policies and procedures is set forth on the attached
Exhibit "A" which is incorporated herein, and
NOW THEREFORE, upon Motion duly made, seconded and approved by the
majority of those members of the City Council voting, the Athletic Field Use Policies and
Procedures is hereby approved by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville in the
form set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County,
Illinois this L, day o , A.D. 2008.
CITY CLERK
ROBYN SUTCLIFF JOSEPH BESCO
GARY GOLINSKI ARDEN JOSEPH PLOCHER�
WALTER WERDERICH MARTY MUNNS t ,�
ROSE ANN SPEARS , JASON LESLIE
Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County,
Illinois, this c�(O day of A.D. 2008.
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MAYOR
EXHIBIT "A"
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ATHLETIC FIELD RESERVATION POLICY
The Athletic Field Reservation policy of the United City of Yorkville has been established to provide a
systematic method by which athletic fields (baseball, softball and soccer) may be reserved by the
residents of the community. A reservation is not required for athletic field use for occasional play or
pick up games. For league play (which includes multiple days, or week play for both games and
practices) a permit is required and will guarantee use for the dates and times specified on the permit.
Objective
• To provide maximum utilization of athletic fields through centralized scheduling
• To provide an impartial distribution of athletic fields to the various community groups who
wish to reserve fields.
• To plan cooperatively with other community agencies to enhance individual and group
recreational needs.
• To provide recreational activities which take into consideration the needs of the community.
• To provide the best possible maintenance of athletic fields using available manpower and
monetary resources.
RENTAL CATEGORIES
Category A Government and non - profit organization which are located within the United City of Yorkville.
Category B Private groups and individuals which are comprised of predominately (at least 80 %) United
City of Yorkville residents.
Category C Business or corporations which are located within the United City of Yorkville boundaries.
Category D Governmental and non - profit organizations which are located outside the United City of
Yorkville boundaries.
Category E Private groups and individuals who do not fall into the predominately resident classification
(Category B).
Category F Business or corporations which are located outside of the United City of Yorkville boundaries.
Athletic Field Use Priorities
When scheduling reserved use of athletic fields, the following priorities shall be established:
1. United City of Yorkville Park and Recreation sponsored programs
2. Yorkville School District
3. Youth Leagues that have approved cooperative agreements with the City of Yorkville.
4. Other athletic programs within the community requesting to
reserve an athletic field(s) on a seasonal basis.
5. Private groups or individuals requesting to reserve an athletic field(s) on a single
or multiple dates.
6. Other
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Resident groups (groups with 80% or more United City of Yorkville residents) shall be given priority
over non - resident groups. The 80% residency requirement shall be calculated based on the total
number of people using the field.
Athletic fields may be used on a drop -in basis by any group or individual without a reservation on a
first come first serve basis. Drop -in use is limited to 2 hours and does not include any organized
league games. Groups or individuals with an approved reservation or permit and City programs will
have priority use.
In case of inclement weather, the United City of Yorkville Park and Recreation Department shall make
the final decision regarding playability of all fields.
Request for Athletic Field Reservation
Organizations, groups and individuals desiring to reserve athletic fields shall complete the standard
application for athletic field reservation. In addition, organizations, groups, and individuals shall be
required to submit the following with the application form:
• A certificate of insurance — co- naming the United City of Yorkville as an additional insured,
Assumption of liability, and Waiver of subrogation
• The team roster(s) with addresses and signed waiver forms from each player or guardian.
• The Recreation Department may request additional information from the desired individual or
groups if it is considered to be in the best interest of the City or necessary to make a decision
regarding the use of a field.
Reservation requests shall be approved beginning on the following dates:
Spring Season (March — May) March 1st
Summer Season (June — August) April 15th
Fall Season (September — November) July 15
Tournament Schedule - beginning Dec. 1st
(due from YYBSA by Nov. 30'')
Holidav Maintenance Schedule
It will be at the discretion of the Superintendent of Parks on a case by case basis as to the availability
of field preparation on a holiday or holiday weekend.
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TOURNAMENT ATHLETIC FIELD RESERVATION
Any groups wishing to host a tournament shall have an approved athletic field reservation prior to
submitting a bid to host a tournament. Applications for Tournament requests may be submitted
beginning Dec. 1 St for the general public. The scheduling and approval is on a first come, first serve
basis.
A. MAJOR TOURNAMENTS
Athletic field reservation requests for major tournaments shall be submitted beginning Dec. 1st.
Major tournaments shall include, but are not limited to, national, regional and state tournaments.
B. SMALL TOURNAMENTS
Athletic field reservation requests for small tournaments shall be submitted in writing at least forty five
(45) days prior to the tournament date, with a response from the Park and Recreation Department
guaranteed at least thirty (30) days prior to the tournament date. Small tournaments shall include, but
not limited to, city -wide or county tournaments.
C. SPECIAL REQUESTS
Any special tournament requests for any variances shall be submitted in writing along with the athletic
field reservation request. Special tournament requests shall include, but are not limited to, use of field
lights, fundraising activities, extended park hours use, use of a public address system, admission
charges, additional bleachers, additional field maintenance, use of temporary fencing, and water or
electrical access.
D. PROCEDURE
Written requests for tournament athletic field reservations and special requests shall be submitted to
the Recreation Department according to the deadlines listed above. In addition, certificate of
insurance, team rosters and signed waiver forms for each player participant shall be submitted to the
Recreation Department at least one week prior to the tournament date. Athletic field reservation
requests shall be approved by the Recreation Department. Special tournament and use requests shall
be approved by the Park Board.
The group or organization requesting the use of the fields for tournament use is responsible for all
participant and players conduct while on the fields, park, surrounding areas including parking lot. All
players attending a tournament or other uses of the athletic fields should adhere to the GENERAL
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR USE OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PARKS, FIELDS AND FACILITIES. Any violation of these policies can impact the current and
future uses of all City fields and / or facilities. Furthermore, the group assumes all responsibility for
the repair or replacement of damage as a result of misuse of the field, equipment or park amenities.
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GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR USE OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PARKS, FIELDS AND FACILITIES
■ No equipment or permanent signage will be added or installed to the park without the permission of the
United City of Yorkville Park and Recreation Department.
■ No ball hitting or pitching into fences or dugouts is allowed, with the exception of light weight plastic
practice balls.
■ Each party will report any damage and or maintenance concerns to the park department immediately.
■ Coordination of work involving the park department staff or use of the equipment will generally require
a two -week notice, for scheduling purposes.
■ Only approved maintenance vehicles are allowed on grass. Vehicles are not allowed on the fields
proper.
■ All requests for use of fields, or park(s) must be in writing.
■ Each group must complete a checklist ensuring that the fields are in acceptable condition after their
scheduled use. This form must be turned into the Park and Recreation Department at the end of the
season or maintenance obligation.
• Due to the scheduling or early setups for the other functions, all groups and organizations are requested
to use only the area, field, or park that has been assigned to them.
• No group may meet in the United City of Yorkville parks that practices discrimination in any manner, or
partisan political activities of any kind. Non - partisan public meetings and information forums are
permitted.
• No intoxicating liquor or persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be allowed on the
premises. Failure to follow this rule will result in forfeit of deposit, assessed damage fees and privileges
immediately. Recreation and Park Department staff as well as the Yorkville Police Department may be
patrolling and monitoring the event at the discretion of the United City of Yorkville staff.
• Groups using the United City of Yorkville parks, fields, buildings or facilities are responsible for litter
control and pick up. Damage or excessive litter may result in a loss of privileges and use.
• Groups may not use the fields or parks when the weather conditions are dangerous or when the field
conditions are not acceptable. All groups must adhere to the inclement weather practice for field
conditions; (no standing water, saturated turf conditions, or times when safety is a concern).
• Groups must adhere to all city ordinances, policies and procedures when using the facilities, parks and
fields. (Sign Ordinance, Building Rental Policies, Lightening Prediction Policy, and weather warning
alarm system, and any other city guidelines that pertain to the use of City Owned property).
• When ball field lights are utilized, a park and recreation department employee, tournament director, or
the representative of a private rental, will be the designee for acquiring the key for the electrical box and
turning lights on and off according to posted instructions and for unlocking and locking the bathrooms.
The use of lights will require the payment of a fee to offset electrical costs. In addition, a refundable
deposit may be required prior to the beginning of the season or event, which can be forfeited for
unauthorized or inappropriate use of the lights. Lights may not be on past lOPM Sun. — Thurs.,
10:30PM Fri., Sat.
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ATHLETIC FIELD RESERVATION FEES
A. Establishment
The Park Board shall annually (based on fiscal year) recommend fees for the reserved use of athletic
fields based on the premise that fees charged shall be used to partially offset the cost of maintaining
and upgrading the city's athletic fields. Fees shall be established in the following categories:
1. Soccer Fields and football fields
2. Baseball and softball fields, daylight use
3. Baseball and softball fields, night use with lights[
4. Resident, non - resident and commercial use fees
5. Single or multiple and seasonal use fees
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6. Tournament use
7. Special use
B. Resident / Non - Resident Users
To qualify for resident fees a group shall consist of 80% or more residents of the United City of
Yorkville, City boundaries. The 80% residency requirement shall be calculated based on the total
number of players using the field, not just on the group requesting use of the field. Residency shall be
determined based on the home address of the individuals as opposed to the business address or the
address of other family members. The Parks and Recreation Department may waive the residency
requirement if it is considered to be in the best interest of the City.
C. Commercial Users
Any group reserving an athletic field for profit making purposes shall be charged the commercial fee.
D. Waiver of Fees to School District, private school groups, or youth organizations.
Public and parochial schools that provide school facilities to the City of Yorkville at no charge shall
have free reserved use of City athletic fields. These schools shall provide their own set -up of athletic
fields including, but not limited to, lining, base set -up and hand raking. Should these schools wish to
reserve an athletic field at night with lights, the established lighting costs shall be paid by the school.
The Parks and Recreation Department may give consideration to the waiver or partial waiver of fees
for youth organizations who are party to a cooperative agreement with the City.
E. Payment of Fees
Groups reserving an athletic field on a seasonal basis shall be billed by the Parks and Recreation
Department with payment expected according to the following schedule: one half by the first usage
date, and one half by the midpoint of the season. At the end of the season, adjustments will be made
and either an additional billing or a refund of fees paid in excess will occur, whichever is necessary.
A 20% deposit shall be required to guarantee the reservation.
Groups or individuals reserving athletic fields on a single or multiple use basis, shall be required to pay
the established fee at least two weeks prior to the date reserved. A permit shall be issued upon payment
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of the fee. Tournament Fees shall be paid in full at the time of written request to secure the
dates.
Payment of fees shall be made at the Parks and Recreation Department Administration Office 201 W
Hydraulic St (old Post Office).
F. Security Deposit
A security deposit will be required per event, tournament or program. The amount will be $100 per
day (no lights) or $150 per day (with lights), to a maximum of $500. The deposit may be forfeited for
incidents such as, but not limited to, those described below:
If an athletic field is damaged due to improper use by the group or individual and requires more
than normal maintenance and/or repair to be restored to its original condition, the group or
individual shall be charged the amount necessary to cover the cost of the required maintenance
and/or repair. If the security deposit does not cover the cost of the damage, an additional
charge will be assessed.
The need for excess clean-up above and beyond normal use.
Unauthorized or inappropriate use of lights.
Barring an incident warranting the forfeiture of part or all of the security deposit, a full refund of the
security deposit shall be paid within thirty (30) days following the event, program or league.
G. Refund of Fees
A full or half refund of athletic field reservation fees may be granted for the following reasons:
If the group or individual provides written notification of cancellation to the Parks and Recreation
Department at least two weeks prior to the date reserved — full. Less than two weeks notice, no refund
will be given.
If the Parks and Recreation Department staff feels that the athletic field is in unplayable condition and
the game is cancelled and cannot be rescheduled —half.
The amount of refund is determined when the cancellation occurs. The game(s) can be rescheduled for
no additional charge.
Athletic Fees. Attached fee schedule. The fee schedule will be reviewed and adjusted annually based
on fiscal expenses. Fees charged shall be used to partially offset the cost of maintaining and upgrading
the city's athletic fields. All fees are subjected to changing without notice.
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ATTACHMENT
ATHLETIC FIELD RESERVATION POLICY
Fiscal Year 2008 -2009
ATHLETIC FIELD RESERVATION FEES
The fee schedule will be reviewed and adjusted annually based fiscal expenses. Fees charged shall be
used to partially offset the cost of maintaining and upgrading the City's athletic fields. All fees are
subjected to changing without notice.
Category A Government and non - profit organization which are located within the United City of Yorkville.
Category B Private groups and individuals which are comprised of predominately (at least 80 %) United
City of Yorkville residents.
Category C Business or corporations which are located within the United City of Yorkville boundaries.
Category D Governmental and non - profit organizations which are located outside the
United City of Yorkville boundaries.
Category E Private groups and individuals who do not fall into the predominately resident classification
(Category B).
Category F Business or corporations which are located outside of the United City of Yorkville boundaries.
DAILY FEES: (per field use)
Ctg A Ctg B Ctg C Ctg D Ctg E Ctg F
0 -2 hours $10.00 $10.00 $20.00 $30.00 $40.00 $40.00
2 -4 hours $15.00 $15.00 $25.00 $40.00 $50.00 $50.00
4 -6 hours $20.00 $20.00 $30.00 $45.00 $60.00 $60.00
6 -8 hours $25.00 $25.00 $35.00 $50.00 $70.00 $70.00
Fees are based on a "per field basis" without usage of lights.
PREPARATION OF FIELDS - additional fee
Baseball / softball field prep - includes bases, fine dragging and lining (one prep per day).
Weekday $25.00 per day
Weekend $35.00
Soccer field prep - includes nets, lining of the field
Weekday $30.00
Weekend $40.00
Lights - additional fee
Weekday $25.00 per hour per field
Weekend $25.00 per hour per field
SPECIAL USE
Water or electrical access $20.00 additional. Must supply your own extension cords.
Please reference the concession stand / vendor operation policy for special use request and
tournaments.
SEASONAL (Long Term) USE FEES:
To be determined for each organization and the requests, per Athletic Reservation Fee Schedule.
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TOURNAMENT FEES
BASEBALL / SOFTBALL FIELDS
PACKAGE 1 (Premiere package) Rental Fee w/ Lights: $900 w/o Lights: $800
Includes:
■ Rental Time: Friday 6:00 pm through Sunday 10:00 pm
■ 3 fields - Friday through Sunday
■ Fields will be prepared on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
■ Additional dragging and lines between games and before Championship game
■ Lights available from 6:00 pm— 10:00 pm Friday through Sunday
*Hours may be flexible with approval from the Parks and Recreation Dept.
Games will NOT start before 9:OOam
PACKAGE 2 (Basic package) Rental Fee w/ Lights: $700 w/o Lights: $600
Includes:
■ Rental Time: Friday 6:00 pm through Sunday 10:00 pm
■ 3 fields - Friday through Sunday
■ 1 prep (includes; bases, fine drag and lining) at beginning of day on Friday and Saturday,
Sunday.
■ prep for Championship field final game
■ Lights available from 6:00 pm— 10:00 pm Friday through Sunday.
*Hours may be flexible with approval from the Parks and Recreation Dept.
Games will NOT start before 9:OOam
PACKAGE 3 (Limited package) Rental Fee w/ Lights: $500 w/o Lights: $400
Includes:
■ Rental Time: Friday 6:00 pm through Sunday 6:00 pm
■ 3 fields on Friday and Saturday - 2 fields on Sunday
■ 1 prep (includes; bases, fine drag and lining) at beginning of day on Friday and Saturday,
Sunday.
■ prep for Championship field final game
■ Lights available from 6:00 pm —10:00 pm Friday through Saturday, no lights on Sunday.
*Hours may be flexible with approval from the Parks and Recreation Dept.
Games will NOT start before 9:OOam
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APPLICATION FORM
ATHLETIC FIELD RESERVATION
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Reservation requests shall be approved beginning on the following dates:
Spring Season (March — May) March 1st
Summer Season (June — August) April 15th
Fall Season (September —November) July 15'
Tournament Reservations -begins Dec. I'
Please indicate type of Group requesting use of athletic field by circling the appropriate category
Category A Government and non - profit organization which are located within the United City of
Yorkville.
Category B Private groups and individuals which are comprised of predominately (at least 80 %)
United City of Yorkville residents.
Category C Business or corporations which are located within the United City of Yorkville boundaries.
Category D Governmental and non - profit organizations which are located outside the United
City of Yorkville boundaries.
Category E Private groups and individuals who do not fall into the predominately resident
classification (Category B).
Category F Business or corporations which are located outside of the United City of Yorkville
boundaries.
Group or Individual Name
Contact Person: Address
Home Phone: Work Phone: Email
FIELDS, DATE(s) / TDvlF -(s)
REQUESTED:
Special Use requests (lights, concessions, water, electrical, other).
In order complete the athletic field request, the following documents must be forwarded to the
Recreation Department:
A certificate of insurance with minimum coverage of $2,000,000 aggregate — co- naming the United City of
Yorkville as an additional insured, Assumption of liability, and Waiver of subrogation.
The team roster(s) with addresses and signed waiver forms from each player or guardian.
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OFFICIAL USE
Addition information requested
Reservation Amount Deposit amount
Date of Request Date Received
Staff Initials Approved / Denied
Refund Requested Field(s) Assigned
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