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Safe & Prosperous |
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Parks & Recreation |
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Active & Appealing |
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Resolution |
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Ordinance - Introduction |
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Connected & Engaged |
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Ordinance - Adoption |
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Administration |
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Public Hearing |
TITLE:
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Intergovernmental Agreement: Yuma Union High School District No. 70
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Yuma Union High School District No. 70 (District) for the development, maintenance, and joint use of recreational facilities at Gila Ridge High School. (Parks & Recreation) (Eric Urfer).
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
This IGA strengthens the City's longstanding partnership with Yuma Union High School District No. 70 through the shared development, maintenance, and use of recreational facilities. By coordinating resources and maximizing the use of existing public infrastructure, the City and the District expand recreational opportunities for students, youth sports organizations, and the broader community.
REPORT:
The City of Yuma and Yuma Union High School District No. 70 have a longstanding partnership to develop and share recreational facilities that serve both students and the community. This proposed IGA establishes the framework for improvements to the existing athletic facilities at Gila Ridge High School, similar to the successful partnership previously established at Cibola High School.
Under the agreement, the City will fund and construct improvements that include sports field lighting for the existing baseball, softball, and multipurpose fields, development of a formalized parking area, and construction of a restroom facility. These improvements will enhance the functionality of the existing athletic complex, extend available playing hours, and provide additional opportunities for organized youth and community sports programs.
The agreement establishes the responsibilities of both parties for facility use, maintenance, and ongoing operations. The District will retain priority use of the facilities during designated school hours and athletic activities, while the City will coordinate and schedule public use during other available times. The City will be responsible for maintaining the recreational facilities, while the District will continue to provide irrigation water for the athletic fields. The agreement also establishes provisions for sharing certain major repair and replacement costs after the first 15 years.
The IGA provides an initial 25-year term, with an automatic five-year renewal unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the agreement. This long-term partnership allows the City to expand recreational opportunities by investing in existing school district facilities rather than acquiring and developing separate athletic complexes.
The proposed improvements are consistent with the recommendations of the City's 2024 Parks, Arts, Recreation and Trails (PART) Master Plan, which emphasizes reinvestment in existing recreational infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and expanded access to quality athletic facilities throughout the community. The project was included in the approved Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 0.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$ 0.00 |
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
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Department |
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City Clerk’s Office |
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Document to be recorded |
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Document to be codified |
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
11/09/2026 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
11/09/2026 |