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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This memorandum of understanding is made and entered into this 21st day of February,
2006, by and between the City of Auburn, hereinafter referred to as CITY, and the Auburn Post
#78 American Legion, in care of Roger Olsen, Adjutant, whose address is P. O. Box 2628,
Auburn, Washington 98071, hereinafter referred to as LEGION.
WHEREAS, the CITY owns and controls certain property at 4th and E Streets Nlortheast
known as Veterans Memorial Park Kitchen Building, for the purpose of public recreational and
educational opportunities for the citizens of various ages and backgrounds in Auburn; and
WHEREAS, LEGION is interested in a construction partnership with the CITY to develop a
new structure in Veterans Memorial Park with a minimum of 1,200 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and the LEGION wish to formalize a relationship to help design and
construct this new community building with the primary focus on a facility which will allow public
use; and
WHEREAS, the CITY will operate and maintain the structure for the purposes proposed;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the
sufficiency of which is acknowledged, and the parties agree as follows:
1. Term:
This agreement shall continue for the life of the constructed facility.
2. LEGION Obliaations:
During the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, LEGION agrees to
perform as follows:
a. LEGION agrees to contribute One Hundred Ten Thousand Dolllars
($110,000.00) through the Northwest Parks Foundation to be used for
the construction costs of the 1,200 square foot building.
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February 13, 2006
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b. LEGION shall hold their regular monthly meetings in the building at no
addition charge on the first and third Wednesday of each month from
7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
c. LEGION may hold additional meetings or events, with or without charge,
as negotiated with CITY.
d. All set-up and clean-up of scheduled meetings and events will' be
conducted to the standards set forward in the Renter's Responsibilities
form and made a part of their rental contract.
e. LEGION must provide an annual schedule of events to be coordinated
with the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department to minimize user group
conflicts during events.
3. CITY Obligations:
During the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, the City of Auburn
agrees to perform as follows:
a. Upon receipt of the aforementioned funds, construct ADA approved
structure of a minimum of 1,200 square feet. Structure will have an
office area of at least 75 square feet, or larger, for use by the LEGION; a
separate kitchen with electric power, and appliances (stove, refrigerator,
and microwave); and the structure will also include a restroonn(s).
b. CITY will maintain the building and surrounding area to CITY Park
standards.
4. Termination:
This Memorandum of Understanding may be terminated without penalty by
either party upon thirty (30) days written notice. Any LEGION activity occurring
after the date of termination, but scheduled before the date of termination, shall
be governed by the agreement and benefit the Citizens of Auburn.
Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement may be personally
served, or given in writing by either party, and shall be deemed sufficiently given
or served if sent by registered or certified mail addressed to the respective
parties as follows:
Daryl Faber, Director
Auburn Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department
910 9th Street SE
Auburn, WA 98002
Roger Olsen, Adjutant (secretary)
Auburn Post #78 American Legion
P. O. Box 2628
Auburn, WA 98071
5. Aooroval
This Memorandum of Understanding shall be operative and effective only
after it has been approved and signed by both parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and LEGION, by their respective officers and representatives,
thereunto duly authorized, have executed this agreement as of the day and year first written
above.
AUBURN POST 78 AMERICAN LEGION
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ROGER OL , ADJUTANT POST #78
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