Subject:
Title
Board Direction Use of Brevard County Athletic Fields by Recreation Partners
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Fiscal Impact:
Up to $25,000 in light fee revenue to Parks and Recreation
Dept/Office:
Parks and Recreation
Requested Action:
Recommendation
That the Board provide staff with direction regarding the resumption of Recreation Partners use of Brevard County athletic fields.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
A number of County Recreation Partners have requested that their local youth sports organizations be permitted to resume team practice and play on Brevard County owned or operated athletic fields.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and athletic sport organizations such as Little League International have provided general direction and considerations but advise that athletic sports organizations adhere to the guidelines as set forth by their state and local governments and health officials.
On May 22, 2020, the Governor of the State of Florida lifted the restrictions on youth sports. Options for the Board’s consideration include the following:
1. The Recreation Partner will be permitted to resume practice and play after the following provisos have been met:
a. Each Recreation Partner’s insurance carrier shall indemnify Brevard County regarding COVID-19 and name the County as additional insured.
b. Each Recreation Partner shall submit a Resume Play Safety Plan. The Resume Play Safety Plan shall certify to the County that the Recreation Partner will follow safety guidelines that meet the minimum requirements of the Authorizing Governing Body COVID-19 guidelines and steps which would include but, not be limited to, player screening to include temperature taking and questionnaire response, donning of facial masks, sanitization with regards to players, facilities and equipment, personal protective equipment, social distancing, and parent/spectators not to exceed 50 persons. If the submitted Resume Play Safety Plan and certification is lacking, the Recreation Partner will not be authorized to proceed until the aforementioned certified plan is provided to put measures in place prior to approving practice and play to resume. The Recreation Partner would be responsible for the implementation of the Resume Play Safety Plan.
c. Each participant, or parent or guardian would be required to sign a Coronavirus/COVID-19 Risk Acknowledgement Indemnification/Hold Harmless form.
2. Allow the Recreation Partners to resume play effective immediately with no provisos.
Clerk to the Board Instructions: