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April 19, 2007 Page 2 It was moved by Gibson, seconded by Holt, and carried 4-0, with Jacobsen not yet in attendance, to approve the warrants as presented. 7. DEFERRED MATTERS ►�[* " 8. NEW ITEMS D. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with American Youth Soccer Organization, Region 9, (AYSO) for Use of Fields at Conejo Creek South Hare provided relevant intormation and referenced the long-standing beneficial relationship between Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). He said that CRPD, with coordination and assistance of AYSO, has developed a Master Pian for continued improvements at Conejo Creek South, and both parties have agreed to enter into an MOU, whose initial term is 10 years. He highlighted the terms and financial aspects of the MOU, and noted AYSO has first priority use of the soccer complex, AYSO will pay $370,000 to help defray the estimated $2.55 million cost of construction of the Master Plan Phase 2 improvements, and will use its best efforts to raise an additional $300,000 to be used during the continued multi -phase construction period of the Master Plan. He noted the presence of Chuck Huffer, representing AYSO, Region 9. Huffer thanked the District for its support. He said that AYSO is ready to assist with the financing, and less than 15 percent of AYSO participants are not District residents. In response to Gibson's inquiries, Hare said that the award of contract for Phase 2 of Conejo Creek South will be presented to the Board June 7, the former rodeo areas will be turfed, and parking lots will be paved as funds permit. Board members praised AYSO and its contribution to the welfare of area youth. Gibson recommended that "SO be nominated for California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD) Outstanding Organization Award.