File #: BL2024-479    Name:
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: Third Reading
File created: 7/25/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/3/2024 Final action:
Title: 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.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Joy Styles, Sandy Ewing, Ginny Welsch, Tasha Ellis, Burkley Allen, Brenda Gadd, Emily Benedict, Zulfat Suara, Jacob Kupin
Attachments: 1. Agreement Exhibit
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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.
Agenda Analysis
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...

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