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Home My WebLink About26 - Memorandum of Understanding - BOZEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 7 - BOZEMAN SPORTS PARK Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Bozeman and Bozeman School District No 7 for the use and maintenance of additional facilities at the Bozeman Sports Park THIRD ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF BOZEMAN AND BOZEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 7 FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE OF ADDITIONAL FACILITIES AT THE BOZEMAN SPORTS PARK This Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bozeman and Bozeman School District No 7 for the development and use of additional facilities at the Bozeman Sports Park (this “Addendum”) is made this 14th day of July, 2026, by and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a self-governing municipal corporation organized and existing under its Charter and the laws of the State of Montana, 121 North Rouse Street, Bozeman, Montana, with a mailing address of PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and BOZEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7, with a mailing address of 404 West Main Street, Bozeman MT 59715, hereinafter referred to as “School District.” The School District and City are collectively referred to as “the Parties.” RECITALS WHEREAS, the City has authority over real property owned by the City pursuant to 2.08.160, BMC; and WHEREAS, the School District is a public school district created and operated under Montana law; and WHEREAS, the City owns a parcel of real property located south of Baxter Lane, West of Flanders Mill Road, north of West Oak Street, and east of Cottonwood Road (described as Parcel 1A1A COS 2554C), herein referred to as the “Sports Park” which is adjacent to and north of the School District’s Gallatin High School campus; and WHEREAS, on December 10, 2024, the Parties entered a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) wherein a portion of the southern end of the Sports Park adjacent to West Oak Street Docusign Envelope ID: A2C59895-CB40-81AB-82C9-D9D4CC9AF98A Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Bozeman and Bozeman School District No 7 for the use and maintenance of additional facilities at the Bozeman Sports Park will be developed into artificial turf athletic fields (and related facilities) and a parking lot, for priority use by the School District (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the MOU describes the Parties’ preliminary understanding of the Project, and recognized the need for an Addendum once the Parties agreed to use of the Project and maintenance to the Project; and WHEREAS, the Parties now enter into this Addendum to address the use of the Project and maintenance to the Project; and NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and for good and valuable consideration, the Parties agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. Use of the Project. The City agrees to allow the School District priority use of the artificial turf field 14 during the term of this agreement, determined by schedules submitted by the following dates: February 1 for the spring season, April 1 for the summer season, July 1 for fall season. The School District understands that outside of agreed upon priority times and dates, the Sports Park will be open for public use including scheduling of the artificial turf field for public activities. The School District understands that park maintenance can be unpredictable and takes priority over the School District’s use during the term of this agreement. The School District agrees to accommodate and work around park maintenance as needed. All rental fees for the School District’s use of Field 14 and the Sports Park south parking lot will be waived during the term of the original agreement. 2. Maintenance to the Project. Maintenance responsibilities are attached to this Addendum as Exhibit A. 3. Remaining Terms Still Valid. All remaining terms and provisions of the MOU remain valid. Docusign Envelope ID: A2C59895-CB40-81AB-82C9-D9D4CC9AF98A Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Bozeman and Bozeman School District No 7 for the use and maintenance of additional facilities at the Bozeman Sports Park **** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES **** IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Addendum to be effective as of the last date set forth below (the “Effective Date”). THE CITY OF BOZEMAN BOZEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 7 BY: Chuck Winn, City Manager DATE: BY: TITLE: DATE: Approved as to form: By: City of Bozeman, City Attorney Docusign Envelope ID: A2C59895-CB40-81AB-82C9-D9D4CC9AF98A Superintendent 7/29/2026 7/31/2026 Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Bozeman and Bozeman School District No 7 for the use and maintenance of additional facilities at the Bozeman Sports Park Exhibit A Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Bozeman • Any large equipment, goals, or bleachers being used or set up on the artificial turf fields must be approved by the City of Bozeman prior to use. Daily Maintenance • Set up of artificial turf for reservations & inspection of space (goal placement, lost and found collection, trash pickup, goal inspections, turf inspection) • Garbage can emptying on a daily route • Daily restroom maintenance to clean, stock, and ensure restrooms are functioning prior to rentals. Weekly Maintenance - Weather/Moisture/Temperature dependent • Sweeping Turf • Grooming Turf Periodic Maintenance - As time allows and as issues emerge • Weeding of periphery • Patching of tears and rips • Post event cleanup: Timeframe varies based on caretaking from the group hosting. Seasonal Maintenance • Netting of goals and goal maintenance (lacrosse and soccer). • Potential back netting installation/removal • Snow removal from the artificial turf fields will be at the discretion of the City Parks Department. The City reserves the right to not remove snow when doing so could negatively affect the condition or lifespans of the artificial turf. While the City will make reasonable efforts to clear the fields for scheduled uses, snow removal from City streets and transportation routes will take priority over snow removal from the artificial turf fields. • The City will be responsible for maintaining pavement, signage, and striping of the mid-block crossing. The City will be responsible for minor repairs to the parking lot including restriping and crack sealing. Maintenance Responsibilities: School District Docusign Envelope ID: A2C59895-CB40-81AB-82C9-D9D4CC9AF98A Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Bozeman and Bozeman School District No 7 for the use and maintenance of additional facilities at the Bozeman Sports Park • Parking lot maintenance outlined in current MOU • The School District will be responsible for maintaining garbage cans for Field 14 and the south parking lot at the Sports Park during the school year. • The School District will be responsible for winter snow removal from the Sports Park Complex south parking lot and the mid-block crossing. • The School District will be responsible for the purchase, ownership, and ongoing maintenance of the football goalposts and any additional back netting required for football. • The School District is responsible for ensuring the Sports Park Complex south restrooms are clean and stocked during the School District’s rental times. Docusign Envelope ID: A2C59895-CB40-81AB-82C9-D9D4CC9AF98A