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An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”), and RCX Sports, LLC to allow Parks to participate in a youth basketball program known as Junior NBA.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) operates a youth basketball league; and,
WHEREAS, under a license From NBA Properties, Inc., RCX Sports, LLC has the right to operate a youth recreational basketball program known as Junior NBA Leagues; and,
WHEREAS, Parks desires to participate in the Junior NBA youth basketball program pursuant to the Agreement (the “Agreement”) attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 1; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the Agreement is in the best interest of the citizens of Davidson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and RCX Sports, LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That any amendment to the Agreement shall be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council receiving at least twenty-one (21) affirmative votes.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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Analysis
This ordinance authorizes an agreement between the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Metro Parks”) and RCX Sports, LLC. This agreement would allow Metro Parks to participate in a Junior NBA youth basketball program operated by RCX Sports, LLC. Metro Parks would accept a limited license and right to use program marks associated with the program, including the terms Jr. NBA League and Jr. WNBA League. In exchange, Metro Parks will purchase merchandise and equipment and pay a registration fee of $25 for each participant.
The term of the agreement begins on the effective date of the contract and ends September 30, 2024. The term will automatically renew for additional one year contract periods that begin on October 1 and conclude on September 30. The total term of the agreement will not exceed 60 months. The contract may be terminated by either party with at least sixty days written notice prior to the expiration of the current contract year.
Fiscal Note: Metro Parks and Recreation Department will purchase merchandise and equipment, including uniforms, balls, the per season registration fee for each of player participant and other items related to the Jr. NBA League program participation in consideration for the license from NBA Properties, Inc. The player fee for the first contract year will be $25.00 per player participant.