Res 2856 9/29/1981RESOLUTION NO. oli p
RESOLUTION APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN, ANNUAL CONTRACTS
WITH TENNIS PROFESSIONALS AT HAMILTON
AND WEEKS PARK TENNIS CENTERS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Those two certain contracts, copies of which are attached
hereto, between the City and Johnny Simmons, for employment as
tennis professional at Hamilton Tennis Center, and between the
City and Jon Brotherton, as tennis professional at Weeks Park
Tennis Center, each for a period of one year, commencing
October 1, 1981, are hereby approved, and the City Manager is
authorized to execute such contracts for the City of Wichita
Falls.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 29th day of September, 1981.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
STATE OF TEXAS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS :
COUNTY OF WICHITA
This agreement made and entered into this the 1st day of
October 1981 , by and between the City of Wichita Falls , Texas ,
a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "City" , acting herein by and
through its City Manager , and Jon Brotherton hereinafter
called "Tennis Pro" .
WITNESSETH:
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter con-
tained , the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows :
I.
City does hereby employ Jon Brotherton as a tennis
professional at the Weeks Tennis Center. City does hereby
lease to Tennis Pro the tennis pro shop located at the Weeks
Tennis Center , for a period of one year , commencing October 1
1981 , and thereafter on a month-to-month basis .
II.
Tennis Pro shall be considered a contract employee of City and his
salary shall be $685. 00 per month. It is expressly agreed and under-
stood by Tennis Pro and City the Tennis Pro is an independent contractor
and shall not be eligible for any fringe benefits to which regular City
employees are entitled.
III.
Tennis Pro shall be in charge of and responsible for the operation
of Weeks Tennis Center. He shall perform all duties and
responsibilities as are required of him by the laws of the State of Texas ,
the ordinances of City , the current Tennis Policies of the Parks and
Recreation Department of City, and the directions of the Recreation Super-
intendent of the Parks and Recreation Department of City. A copy of the
current Tennis Policies of the Parks and Recreation Department is attached
hereto and made a part hereof as is copied in full herein.
IV.
Tennis Pro shall collect for City all daily court fees , annual permit
fees , and tournament fees for play at the Weeks Tennis Center.
All daily court fees , annual permit fees , and tournament fees shall be
kept in a cash register provided therefor. Tennis Pro shall keep an
accurate account of all daily court fees , annual permit fees , and
tournament fees collected , and shall deposit the same with the Parks and
Recreation Department at its office in the Memorial Auditorium Building
on Mondays and Fridays of each week without exception.
V.
Tennis Pro shall have the right to give tennis lessons at
Weeks Tennis Center and City shall receive 5% of the lesson
fee plus a court fee from the person taking the lesson.
VI .
Tennis Pro shall also account to City for the revenues which he
receives from the sale of merchandise, for racquet stringing and con-
cessions sold through his pro shop located at Weeks Tennis
Center . City shall receive 5% of the revenues from the sale of merchan-
dise , racquet stringing and concessions sold by Tennis Pro through the
pro shop at Weeks Tennis Center.
VII .
Tennis Pro shall keep accurate and correct books on the operation
of his business and such books shall be open for inspection by City or
any person designated by it.
VIII.
Tennis Pro shall take good care of the personal property and real
property hereby leased to him and he will deliver the property back to
City at the expiration or the termination of this lease in the same
condition as same was received , natural wear and tear excepted .
IX.
Tennis Pro shall make no alterations in the building hereby leased
without the written consent of the Director of Parks and Recreation of
City.
X.
It is understood and agreed that the City Manager of the City may
at any time cancel this contract after giving 30 days notice in writing
of cancellation because of violations of laws , ordinances , or rules ,
regulations or directions concerning the operation of the Tennis Center
at Weeks Park or the agreements constituting the lease
of the tennis pro shop at the Weeks Tennis Center ; in the
event of such cancellation, City shall have the right , without further
notice or demand , to re-enter and take possession of all the property
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herein leased and remove all persons therefrom without being liable for
any claim for damages by reason of such cancellation and resumption of
possession. In the event said contract is so cancelled during the term
hereof , City shall guarantee the sale of , or at its option may purchase
from Tennis Pro , any usable equipment and merchandise that he might have
and use in his operation under this contract (except for tennis equipment)
which he shows has been fully paid for by him at the cost price of same ,
less depreciation.
XI .
Tennis Pro shall hold City harmless for any damages or injury to
persons or property caused by or arising out of Tennis Pro ' s operation
of the Weeks Tennis Center . Tennis Pro further agrees to
provide City with a certificate of insurance attesting to the ownership
of a general liability insurance policy , with City named as an additional
insured , protecting Tennis Pro and City from legal liability claims which '
might arise out of Tennis Pro' s operation of this concession, to include
bodily injury liability insurance in the amount of not less than one
hundred thousand ($100, 000. 00) dollars per person and three hundred
thousand ($300 , 000. 00) dollars per occurrence and property damage
liability insurance in the amount of not less than fifty thousand
50, 000. 00) dollars per occurrence. Fire and theft coverage for property
belonging to Tennis Pro shall be the sole responsibility of Tennis Pro .
XII .
Tennis Pro shall provide adult supervision at Weeks
Tennis Center during all open hours .
XIII.
This contract and agreement , when signed and effective, cancels ,
abrogates , and renders a nullity all previous contracts and agreements
between the parties heretofore entered into concerning the employment
of contractor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement
to be signed as of the day and year first written above.
ATTEST : CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS
BY :
City Clerk Stuart A. Bach, City Manager
Approved as to form:
City Attorney Tennis Pro
STATE OF TEXAS I
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS :
COUNTY OF WICHITA I
This agreement made and entered into this the 1st day of
October 1981 , by and between the City of Wichita Falls , Texas ,
a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "City" , acting herein by and
through its City Manager , and Johnny Simmons hereinafter
called "Tennis Pro",
WITNESSETH :
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter con-
tained , the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows :
I.
City does hereby employ Johnny Simmons as a tennis
professional at the Hamilton Tennis Center. City does hereby
lease to Tennis Pro the tennis pro shop located at the Hamilton
Tennis Center , for a period of one year , commencing October 1
1981 , and thereafter on a month-to-month basis .
II.
Tennis Pro shall be considered a contract employee of City and his
salary shall be $685 . 00 per month. It is expressly agreed and under-
stood by Tennis Pro and City the Tennis Pro is an independent contractor
and shall not be eligible for any fringe benefits to which regular City
employees are entitled.
III .
Tennis Pro shall be in charge of and responsible for the operation
of Hamilton Tennis Center. He shall perform all duties and
responsibilities as are required of him by the laws of the State of Texas ,
the ordinances of City, the current Tennis Policies of the Parks and
Recreation Department of City, and the directions of the Recreation Super-
intendent of the Parks and Recreation Department of City. A copy of the
current Tennis Policies of the Parks and Recreation Department is attached
hereto and made a part hereof as is copied in full herein.
IV.
Tennis Pro shall collect for City all daily court fees , annual permit
fees , and tournament fees for play at the Hamilton Tennis Center.
All daily court fees , annual permit fees , and tournament fees shall be
kept in a cash register provided therefor. Tennis Pro shall keep an
accurate account of all daily court fees , annual permit fees , and
tournament fees collected , and shall deposit the same with the Parks and
Recreation Department at its office in the Memorial Auditorium Building
on Mondays and Fridays of each week without exception.
V.
Tennis Pro shall have the right to give tennis lessons at
Hamilton Tennis Center and City shall receive 5% of the lesson
fee plus a court fee from the person taking the lesson.
VI .
Tennis Pro shall also account to City for the revenues which he
receives from the sale of merchandise, for racquet stringing and con-
cessions sold through his pro shop located at Hamilton Tennis
Center . City shall receive 5% of the revenues from the sale of merchan-
dise, racquet stringing and concessions sold by Tennis Pro through the
pro shop at Hamilton Tennis Center.
VII .
Tennis Pro shall keep accurate and correct books on the operation
of his business and such books shall be open for inspection by City or
any person designated by it.
VIII.
Tennis Pro shall take good care of the personal property and real
property hereby leased to him and he will deliver the property back to
City at the expiration or the termination of this lease in the same
condition as same was received , natural wear and tear excepted .
IX.
Tennis Pro shall make no alterations in the building hereby leased
without the written consent of the Director of Parks and Recreation of
City.
X.
It is understood and agreed that the City Manager of the City may
at any time cancel this contract after giving 30 days notice in writing
of cancellation because of violations of laws , ordinances , or rules ,
regulations or directions concerning the operation of the Tennis Center
at Hamilton Park or the agreements constituting the lease
of the tennis pro shop at the Hamilton Tennis Center ; in the
event of such cancellation, City shall have the right , without further
notice or demand , to re-enter and take possession of all the property
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herein leased and remove all persons therefrom without being liable for
any claim for damages by reason of such cancellation and resumption of
possession. In the event said contract is so cancelled during the term
hereof , City shall guarantee the sale of , or at its option may purchase
from Tennis Pro , any usable equipment and merchandise that he might have
and use in his operation under this contract (except for tennis equipment)
which he shows has been fully paid for by him at the cost price of same ,
less depreciation.
XI .
Tennis Pro shall hold City harmless for any damages or injury to
persons or property caused by or arising out of Tennis Pro' s operation
of the Hamilton Tennis Center . Tennis Pro further agrees to
provide City with a certificate of insurance attesting to the ownership
of a general liability insurance policy , with City named as an additional
insured , protecting Tennis Pro and City from legal liability claims which
might arise out of Tennis Pro' s operation of this concession, to include
bodily injury liability insurance in the amount of not less than one
hundred thousand ($100, 000. 00) dollars per person and three hundred
thousand ($300, 000. 00) dollars per occurrence and property damage
liability insurance in the amount of not less than fifty thousand
50, 000. 00) dollars per occurrence. Fire and theft coverage for property
belonging to Tennis Pro shall be the sole responsibility of Tennis Pro .
XII.
Tennis Pro shall provide adult supervision at Hamilton
Tennis Center during all open hours .
XIII.
This contract and agreement , when signed and effective, cancels ,
abrogates , and renders a nullity all previous contracts and agreements
between the parties heretofore entered into concerning the employment
of contractor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement
to be signed as of the day and year first written above.
ATTEST : CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS
BY :
City Clerk Stuart A. Bach, City Manager
Approved as to form:
City Attorney Tennis Pro
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
October 1, 1981
Tennis Policies
PURPOSE : To establish standard operating procedures and policies for
Hamilton and Weeks Park Tennis Centers .
RESPONSIBILITY : It shall be the responsibility of the Tennis Pros to
insure that the contents of this directive are followed by employees ,
as well as participants .
SCOPE :
1. The Tennis Pros shall be responsible for recommending, main-
taining, and supervising a wholesome and well-rounded tennis program
whereby the citizens of Wichita Falls can be afforded an equal oppor-
tunity to participate in recreational and competitive tennis . Program
shall include, but not limited to, the promotion and conduct of tennis
tournaments , establishment and supervision of an instructional program,
supervision of all play, promotion and conduct of clinics , publicity
of the tennis program, and correlation of tennis activities with local
schools and other tennis-oriented organizations .
2. The Tennis Pros shall be contracted employees of , the City of
Wichita Falls and directly responsible to the Recreation Superintendent.
Both Hamilton and Weeks Park Tennis Centers will have a Tennis Pro who
is solely responsible for the operation of that center.
3 . The Tennis Pro shall conform to all policies and procedures of
the Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Wichita Falls
therein now in effect or those adopted in the future. They shall abide
by and enforce all rules applicable to the operation of the tennis
program.
4. The City shall employ two part-time Tennis Supervisors at each
center , who shall be directly responsible to the Pro at that location,
and shall assist in the operation of the facility. Each Tennis Pro
shall employ at least one additional person for his center , and all
employees will be approved by both the Pro and the Recreation Super-
intendent before they are hired. Employees hired by the Tennis Pros
must be at least 16 years of age and a junior in high school , interested
in tennis , knowledgeable of cashier procedures , and have a good
personality in dealing with the public. The Supervisors shall work
on a rotating basis in order to have one person on duty at all times
the centers are open. Supervisors shall be responsible for selling
merchandise, collecting fees , taking reservations , and general cleaning
maintenance and supervision of the facility.
5. The hours of operation shall be 8 : 00 a.m. to 10 : 00 p..m. ,
April through September ; and 9 : 00 a.m. to 9 : 00 p.m. , October through
March, weather permitting.
6 . There shall be a cash register maintained in the pro shop at
each center provided by the City . All receipts from daily court fees ,
annual permits , tournament fees , sale of merchandise, lessons , and
concessions shall be accounted for in the register .
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7 . Receipts shall be turned into the Parks and Recreation Office
on Mondays and Fridays of each week without exception.
8. The daily court fees shall be $1. 75 per person for 11/2 hours on
weekdays and $2. 00 per person for 11/2 hours on weekends and holidays .
An evening fee of $2. 00 per person for 12 hours will be charged as
follows : beginning at 8 : 00 p.m. , March through September; and 6 : 30 p.m. ,
October through February.
Annual permit fees shall be $110. 00 for a Family, $75. 00 for Adults ,
and $45. 00 for Juniors (18 years and under) .
9. The City shall receive all daily court fees and annual permits ,
plus 5% from sale of merchandise, racquet stringing , and concessions ;
and 5% from all lessons.
10. The Tennis Pros shall be permitted to give lessons at either
center, and only four courts total at a time will be utilized for this
purpose. With the permission of the Recreation Superintendent, an
employee of either tennis center may give, or assist with , lessons in
conjunction with the lesson program set up by the pro at that center.
The City shall receive 5% of all lesson fees plus a court fee from the
person taking the lesson. Court fees will not exceed $7 . 00 total per
court for group lessons .
11. The Tennis Pros shall be responsible for scheduling all leagues
and such schedules must be approved by the Recreation Superintendent
before the league begins . Each person entering a league shall pay the
City $1. 00 plus a court fee for each day they participate in the league.
Leagues shall not use more than 4 courts at a time in order to leave
courts open to regular play and shall be limited to six week sessions .
12. Tournament players shall pay a $2. 00 court fee for each tournament.
The only exceptions to the tournament fees shall be the following : MSU
Fall Tournament , the W. F. Senior High Tournament, W. F. Junior High
Tournament , and the Southwest Junior and Senior Tournaments. All other
tournaments shall pay the above mentioned court fee rate including
tournaments sponsored by the Tennis Pros.
13. All tournaments must be approved annually and formally requested
at least three months prior to the tournament by letter to the Director
of Parks and Recreation. All tournaments must be contracted in the
Parks Office.
14. Tennis Pros shall not grant permission for any sales by outside
groups at either center , without securing permission from the Recreation
Superintendent .
15. The Tennis Supervisors shall be responsible for the daily main-
tenance of the court , pro shop, and spectator areas. The Parks Maintenance
Division shall perform maintenance tasks at the tennis centers when re-
quested by the Recreation Superintendent , such as painting, repairs , or
major cleaning tasks before tournaments .
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16. The aforementioned tennis policies will be reviewed annually
by the Parks and Recreation Department staff in order to maintain the
best possible operating standards.