Memorandum of Agreement for Public Soccer
Fields at the County of Santa Clara Fairgrounds
November 5, 2024
Item 8.3
Presenters:
Lee Wilcox – Assistant City Manager
Nanci Klein – Economic Development Director
Jim Shannon – Budget Director
Matt Loesch – Public Works Director
Kevin Ice – Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Agreement and related documents with the County of Santa Clara and the San Jose Earthquakes for the City to contribute a total of $6,000,000, subject to the appropriation of funds, for the development of public soccer fields at the County of Santa Clara Fairgrounds.
2. Consistent with City Council’s approval of Manager’s Budget Addendum #20, San Jose Earthquakes Sports Complex, that was incorporated into the Mayor’s June Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, prioritize the allocation of one-time funding of $6,000,000 during a future budget process, with $1,000,000 anticipated to be made available by July 1, 2025.
2 Site Plan
3 Key Terms
• San Jose Earthquakes Sports Complex will include four public soccer fields, four private fields, and a 35,000 sq. ft. training facility for the Earthquakes' use
• Public field component will include parking, restrooms, and concessions • City contribution of $6,000,000 to public fields is necessary for Earthquakes to construct the complex
• County to give City up to $13,700,000 in PG&E Rule 20A funds • County to dedicate up to 26 feet of right of way along Umbarger • 250 hours of free use to underserved community groups annually • Earthquakes will maintain and operate the public fields • Community can access field booking via City’s Public Fields Website • No other financial contribution will be required of the City 4 Thank you!
Staff are available for questions.
Contact Information:
Nanci Klein – [email protected]
Jim Shannon – [email protected]
Matt Loesch – [email protected]
Kevin Ice – [email protected]