Playing Smart changelabsolutions.org | kaboom.org 139 a. Field Maintenance i. Maintenance Standards. The District shall maintain the Fields and their associated irrigation systems in accordance with the Minimum Maintenance Standards attached hereto as Exhibit A. Any additions, alterations, changes or amendments to the Minimum Maintenance Standards shall be subject to prior written approval of the City Parks and Recreation Director (Director) or the Director’s designee and the District Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. The District shall schedule and monitor the use of the Fields so as to prevent overuse and destruction of the turf. ii. Integrated Pest Management. The District shall utilize Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and practices in the maintenance of the athletic fields in accordance with Santa Barbara School Districts Board Policy 3514.2, and Administrative Regulation 3514.2. The District shall utilize all applicable least toxic measures including mechanical, cultural, and pesticide alternatives prior to resorting to the use of pesticide with treating weeds, insects, fungus, gophers and any other pest that would harm the safety and quality of play on the athletic fields. iii. Contracting/Work Performance. The District may contract with a third party to perform the maintenance work on the Fields, in which case the District will be responsible for the bidding and administration of the contract. The District is responsible for assuring that all maintenance is performed in accordance with the approved Minimum Maintenance Standards and that the contractor complies with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, laws and ordinances. iv. Funding. The District shall be responsible for all costs of maintaining the Fields including, but not limited to, irrigation system management, water costs, fertilization, aeration and mowing. Should the maintenance costs exceed $55,000 during the term of this agreement, the City agrees to reimburse the District for one half of the maintenance costs in excess of $55,000. However, in no case shall the City’s total reimbursement exceed $35,500. Performance of the City’s reimbursement obligation shall be conditioned upon: (1) Oversight Committee approval of the fields’ condition at its most recent meeting; (2) the District continuing its maintenance of the field consistent with the Minimum Maintenance Standards; and (3) the District providing the City with a detailed cost accounting of all field maintenance costs.
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