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Approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and Tee It Up for the Troops for the provision of maintenance services at Patriot Point
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services
PREPARED BY: Chris Cole, Community & Library Services Manager
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Approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and Tee It Up for the Troops for the provision of maintenance services at Patriot Point
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Statement of Issue:
The City Council is asked to approve a five (5) year Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and Tee It Up for the Troops to provide maintenance services at Patriot Point in Bluff Top Park.
Financial Impact:
There are no additional costs or impact to the General Fund associated with this action.
Recommended Action:
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Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and approve "Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and Tee It Up for the Troops for the Provision Maintenance Services at Patriot Point."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The site known locally as "Patriot Point," located in Bluff Top Park along Pacific Coast Highway just north of Goldenwest Street, holds a special significance for veterans. Originally erected in 2010 by Zach Martinez, a Vietnam War veteran, Mr. Martinez envisioned and created a place where veterans could gather, reflect, and find solace.
Tee It Up for the Troops is a non-profit Veterans awareness and support group, that engages communities to raise awareness and provide support to America's military veterans by organizing golf events, outreach programs, and fundraisers, with a vision to help military veterans and their families to heal, transition, grow, and thrive.
In 2016, Tee It Up for the Troops, in collaboration with the CITY, made improvements to Patriot Point through the installation of five (5) concrete benches representing the five (5) branches of the military, as well as a sturdier foundation and pole to fly the American flag.
The parties desire to continue the collaboration by further enhancing the site with pavers, a new flagpole and foundation, the addition of a sixth bench to represent Space Force, a path, and lighting for the American Flag.
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish responsibilities of each party related to the maintenance and upkeep of Patriot Point during the term of this MOU. The term on the MOU is for a period of five years (5), unless terminated earlier. Upon mutual written consent of both parties, the MOU may be extended up to two (2) additional five-year (5) terms.
Obligations of the City:
* Allow the use of the Patriot Point area within Bluff Top Park for the benefit of the public.
* Provide general landscape maintenance of the Patriot Point area as part of its ongoing regular park maintenance program.
* Recognize Tee It Up for the Troops' contributions at a City Council meeting.
Obligations of Tee It Up for the Troops:
* Redesign the Patriot Point area to include the addition of pavers, a sixth (6th) bench representing Space Force, a pathway, and lighting to illuminate the American Flag.
* Maintain and replace the American Flag, at its own expense, as needed.
* Maintain the lighting system, including replacement of the spotlights that illuminate the American flag, the lighting wiring components and associated hardware, at its own expense, as needed.
* Obtain written approval from the CITY prior to any future improvements to Patriot Point. Such improvement may also be subject to State approval.
Environmental Status:
Administrative Items:
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
For details, visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/strategicplan.
Attachment(s):
1. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and Tee It Up for the Troops
2. Tee It Up for the Troops Memorandum of Understanding PowerPoint