Tripartite License Agreement

It’s a contract between individual Community Leagues, the City of Edmonton and EFCL

It’s a land use agreement applying to Community Leagues with facilities built on city-owned land, plus it defines how these facilities can be used (facility rentals/programming). It also sets out the types of activities Community Leagues, with or without facilities, may engage in on city-owned land.

• land use
• terms and conditions under which each Community League can continue to occupy the property
• responsibilities of the City
• responsibilities of Community Leagues in the development and maintenance of the grounds/facilities

Some of the key provisions include:

• Exemption from municipal property tax under the terms of the Municipal Government Act and its regulations
• Leagues may enter into sub-license agreements (previously called long-term rental agreements) with non-profit organizations or companies that are for-profit if it is for the purpose of recreation
• Leagues must maintain a comprehensive general liability insurance policy (in the amount of no less than $5 million dollars, plus additional endorsements for persons and property, as well as Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance)
• Leagues are required to endeavour at all times to avoid activities likely to interfere with the quiet enjoyment of their premises by the neighbourhood residents
• Leagues are prohibited from mortgaging the land and facilities, using the land to secure any form of debt, and must discharge liens against title to the land promptly

EFCL’s Role in the Tripartite Agreement

To mediate any disputes arising from this agreement between individual Leagues and the city.

If a Community League ceases to function, this agreement permits the EFCL to continue to operate the associated facilities.

We have expanded the definition of ‘Recreation’ to have a broader, comprehensive view of what Leagues can offer under the parameters of what is allowable on parkland. This definition is now in alignment with the definition the City of Edmonton uses for its recreation facilities.

Commercial Use

Allowing some commercial use on licensed land for the purpose of supporting public recreation will continue to allow Leagues greater opportunity to provide programs and opportunities for Community League members, while supporting local businesses.

Reporting Requirements

By striving to combine reporting requirements, the Tripartite agreement lays out a new approach for yearly reporting. This will be collected by EFCL and shared with the City of Edmonton on a yearly basis.

This reporting will generally reflect what has been collected through the Community League Operating Grant, and it will also include a co-ordinated approach to maintaining an up-to-date inventory of Community League assets as well as yearly business plans. Support for these reporting requirements will be provided by both the EFCL and the City of Edmonton.

Permits

Changes have been made for permits, specifically on the need for permits for events held on Licensed land for up to 250 people and the increased temporary signage options for Leagues. Given the experiences of the year, there has also been a section added about the need for Leagues to communicate Public Health orders to users of their amenities.