TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dustin Anderson, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and Joliet Community Baseball and Entertainment LLC dba the Joliet Slammers Baseball Club Related to Slammers Stadium Field Netting
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet owns the Slammers Stadium, and the Joliet Slammers Baseball Club operates the facility. Over the years additional netting has been installed to provide safer viewing for spectators. Recently the Joliet Slammers undertook a project to extend the netting down both the first and third base lines to the outfield wall to adhere to expected minor league baseball guidelines in the 2026 season and to improve the safety of all spectators.
At the June 26, 2025 Public Assets Committee meeting this item was recommended for approval by the full Council.
CONCLUSION:
The attached Memorandum of Understanding allows the City of Joliet to provide a one-time compensation for half the amount of these improvements in the netting.
Funds will be charged to the General Operating Fund from the Building and Grounds Fund (Org:02015000 Obj:524300 for $90,000).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Resolution Authorizing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Community Baseball and Entertainment LLC dba the Joliet Slammers Baseball Club for Netting Improvements at Slammers Stadium.
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