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Home My WebLink About135-25 RESOLUTIONPage 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 135-25 File Number: 2025-649 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE AND THE FRIENDS OF FAYETTEVILLE PARKS WHEREAS, the Friends of Fayetteville Parks was first informally established in 2017 to advocate for and support the City of Fayetteville Park System and was formally established as an Arkansas unincorporated nonprofit association on December 10, 2024; and WHEREAS, the purpose of Friends of Fayetteville Parks’ is to aid in the purchase and establishment of new parks, enhance existing parks, create a sense of ownership among residents, and to provide funding and opportunities for all children in Fayetteville to participate in local recreation and cultural programs and events; and WHEREAS, the goals of the organization include providing scholarships to children to participate in recreation programs; raising funds to purchase land for park expansion and capital improvements focusing on community parks; increasing advocacy, ownership, involvement and volunteerism in the park system; and facilitating support organizations for neighborhood parks. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to sign a memorandum of agreement with the Friends of Fayetteville Parks to outline the responsibilities regarding the provision of services and fundraising for the Fayetteville Parks system. PASSED and APPROVED on June 3, 2025 Approved: _______________________________ Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2025-649 MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2025 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THRU: Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff FROM: Alison Jumper, Director of Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs SUBJECT: Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Fayetteville and the Friends of Fayetteville Parks RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Friends of Fayetteville Parks. BACKGROUND: The Friends of Fayetteville Parks was first informally established in 2017 to advocate for and support the City of Fayetteville Park System and was later formally established as an Arkansas unincorporated nonprofit association on December 10, 2024. DISCUSSION: Friends of Fayetteville Parks' purpose is to aid in the purchase and establishment of new parks, enhance existing parks, create a sense of ownership among residents, and to provide funding and opportunities for all children in Fayetteville to participate in local recreation and cultural programs and events. The goals of the organization include providing scholarships to children to participate in recreation programs, raising funds to purchase land for park expansion and capital improvements focusing on community parks, increasing advocacy, ownership, involvement and volunteerism in the park system, and facilitating support organizations for neighborhood parks. The group has already provided $2,500 in scholarships for youth to attend programs in 2024 and is making a positive impact in the community and the park system. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: None. ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. Friends of Fayetteville Parks MOA Page 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Legislation Text 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 File #: 2025-649 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE AND THE FRIENDS OF FAYETTEVILLE PARKS WHEREAS, the Friends of Fayetteville Parks was first informally established in 2017 to advocate for and support the City of Fayetteville Park System and was formally established as an Arkansas unincorporated nonprofit association on December 10, 2024; and WHEREAS, the purpose of Friends of Fayetteville Parks’ is to aid in the purchase and establishment of new parks, enhance existing parks, create a sense of ownership among residents, and to provide funding and opportunities for all children in Fayetteville to participate in local recreation and cultural programs and events; and WHEREAS, the goals of the organization include providing scholarships to children to participate in recreation programs; raising funds to purchase land for park expansion and capital improvements focusing on community parks; increasing advocacy, ownership, involvement and volunteerism in the park system; and facilitating support organizations for neighborhood parks. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to sign a memorandum of agreement with the Friends of Fayetteville Parks to outline the responsibilities regarding the provision of services and fundraising for the Fayetteville Parks system. City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2025-649 Item ID 6/3/2025 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non-Agenda Item Alison Jumper 5/8/2025 PARKS & RECREATION (520) Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Friends of Fayetteville Parks. Budget Impact: Account Number Fund Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item?No Total Amended Budget $- Expenses (Actual+Encum)$- Available Budget $- Does item have a direct cost?No Item Cost $- Is a Budget Adjustment attached?No Budget Adjustment $- Remaining Budget $- V20221130 Purchase Order Number:Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Change Order Number:Approval Date: Original Contract Number: Comments: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT between The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Friends of Fayetteville Parks WHEREAS, the Friends of Fayetteville Parks was first informally established in 2017 to advocate for and support the City of Fayetteville Park System and was later formally established as an Arkansas unincorporated nonprofit association on December 10, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Friends of Fayetteville Parks vision is for a high-quality park system accessible to everyone; and WHEREAS, Friends of Fayetteville Parks purpose is to aid in the purchase and establishment of new parks, enhance existing parks, create a sense of ownership among residents, and to provide funding and opportunities for all children in Fayetteville to participate in local recreation and cultural programs and events; and WHEREAS, Friends of Fayetteville Parks is committed to promoting a connection to nature, the stewardship and maintenance of our park system, activity and wellness among our residents, gathering and placemaking, and the development of resilient natural systems. NOW, THEREFORE, THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (“City”) and Friends of Fayetteville Parks, an Arkansas unincorporated nonprofit association (“Friends”) and the parties agree as follows: 1.Purpose. The purpose of this document is to outline the responsibilities of each party recognizing that the City is responsible for the general provision of services to all residents of the City of Fayetteville while Friends is focused on advocacy, fundraising and expanding the City’s services to all individuals in our community. 2.Term. The term of this Agreement shall begin _________, 2025 and shall end December 31, 2025. The Agreement shall renew automatically on January 1 each subsequent year unless either party provides notice in writing at least 30 days prior to the end of the term that it does not wish to renew. 3.General Support a.Friends will support the City of Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Department in the following ways: June 3 i.Scholarships. Friends will provide financial support for program participants who qualify for assistance through a scholarship program administered by the City. ii.Advocacy and outreach. Friends will work to increase advocacy, ownership, involvement and volunteerism across the park system. iii.Capital Projects. Friends will raise funds for capital improvements focusing on Community Parks. iv.Land Acquisition. Friends will raise funds for land acquisition. b.The City will work with Friends to: i.Administer the scholarship program funded by Friends. ii.Inform Friends of financial needs for facilities and programs. iii.Inform Friends of opportunities for marketing, promotion and advocating for programs and funding. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their signatures to be set by their authorized representative effective the date set forth below. FRIENDS OF FAYETTEVILLE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE PARKS _________________________ _______________________________ Steve Sheely, Board President Molly Rawn, Mayor Date: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________ Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer June 3, 2025