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2026-492026-49 Resolution Adopting Service Agreement Between Town Of Wappinger And Town Of Wappinger Little League At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on January 26, 2026. The meeting was called to order by Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the following was recorded: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2026-49 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent 2 Adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Heather O'Dell Voter 2 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑ The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Casella. WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger and the Town of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc. ("Wappinger Little League") have maintained a long-standing relationship in providing organized baseball and softball programs for the youth of the Town of Wappinger and the Village of Wappingers Falls; and WHEREAS, such baseball and softball programs are conducted at the Robinson Lane Baseball Complex, which is owned by the Town of Wappinger; and WHEREAS, Wappinger Little League has historically assisted the Town in the maintenance and care of the baseball and softball fields and related facilities used for its programs; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town and its residents to continue to provide organized baseball and softball programming foryouth and to formalize the respective responsibilities of the parties through a written service agreement; and WHEREAS, the proposed Service Agreement establishes the terms, conditions, insurance requirements, indemnification provisions, field use permissions, and financial commitments for the 2026 baseball and softball programs; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed Service Agreement and finds it to be fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Town of Wappinger; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby adopts and approves the Service Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and the Town of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc., for a term ending December 31, 2026, in substantially the form presented to the Town Board; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, or in his absence the duly designated Deputy Supervisor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the above described agreement in the form annexed hereto with such changes as the Town Supervisor may deem advisable in consultation with the Town Attorney.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the fully executed Service Agreement shall be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, O'Dell, Phillips, Casella Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York 1/26/2026 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. JOSEI'H/P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF WAPPINGER AND TOWN OF WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION, INC. THIS AGREEMENT made the day of 2026, by and between TOWN OF WAPPINGER A Municipal Subdivision, having its offices at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590, hereinafter referred to as the "TOWN" and THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION, INC. A Not -For -Profit Corporation, with its principal offices at PO BOX 133, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590, hereinafter referred to as the "WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the TOWN and WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE have maintained a long- standing relationship in providing baseball and softball programs for the youth of the Town of Wappinger; and WHEREAS, the baseball and softball programs of the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE are provided at the Robinson Lane Recreation Facilities owned by the Town of Wappinger; and WHEREAS, WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE has assisted the TOWN in maintaining the baseball fields and facilities on which its teams play; and WHEREAS, the Town Board determines that it is in the best interest of the TOWN to provide baseball and softball programs for the youth of the community and the parties desire to enter into this agreement to provide a framework for the programs for the youth of the Town of Wappinger and the respective obligations of the parties; -1- NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and conditions contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the TOWN and the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE hereby agree as follows: 1. Term and Renewal. The Term of this Agreement shall commence immediately upon its execution and shall expire upon December 31, 2026. Any future agreements between the parties shall be under the terms and conditions mutually agreed to by the parties at that time. 2. Services Provided. 2.1. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide qualified and responsible management and supervision of a program for youth between the ages of 4 and 20, residing within the Town of Wappinger and the Village of Wappingers Falls. 2.1.1. Within 30 days after the start of its Spring and Fall seasons, WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall supply the TOWN with a written roster of all participants in the spring softball and baseball programs; such roster shall contain the names, addresses, and ages of each participant. 2.3 The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall verify that all participants actually reside in the TOWN of Wappinger, the Village of Wappingers Falls or otherwise comply with the geographic residence restrictions established by Little League Baseball, Inc. ages: 2.4. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide programs for the following a. Challenger Leagues — Age Group — varied 4 to 75 years old; b. Tee Ball — Age Group - 4 to 6 years old; C. Minor League Baseball — Age Group — 7 to 12 years old; d. Little League Baseball & Softball — Age Group - 9 to 12 years old; e. Instructional Baseball & Softball — Age Group — 6 to 8 years old; f. Junior/Senior League Baseball & Softball — Age Group —13 to 16 years old; -2- 2.5. Such softball and baseball programs shall comport with the rules and regulations of the Little League Baseball, Inc. ("LL International"). 2.6. Assignment of participating youths to specific teams shall be made by WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE, at its sole discretion, which assignment shall take into consideration the age of the youth and the youth's individual skill level. 2.7. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide all coaches, instructors, and umpiring personnel necessary to provide management, supervision, instruction, and safety in the above -referenced leagues, as well as provide the TOWN's youth with a team experience in a formal organized program. It shall be the responsibility of the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE to perform background checks of all coaches and instructors in accordance with the Rules of LL International WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide proof of background checks conducted to the TOWN. 2.8 The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide such administrative personnel as necessary to manage a smooth and efficient operation of the program and the above- mentioned Leagues, together with necessary coordination of such programs—and use of TOWN fields in consultation with the Town of Wappinger Recreation Director, and the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds. 3. Revocable License to Use Town Sports Field Facilities. 3.1. The TOWN shall provide sports field facilities for use by WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE under the terms of this Agreement. 3.2 The TOWN grants a revocable permit to WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE to use the Robinson Lane Recreation Facility, and such other fields as authorized by the TOWN in accordance with the Field Use Procedure as adopted by the Town Board. -3- 3.3. The following fields at the Robinson Lane Complex shall be reserved for the programs of the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE during the agreed upon times of operation: F3, F2 Insl, Ins2, RI, R2,R4, SLI, TI, T2, and Challenger (hereinafter "RESERVED FIELDS") The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall be permitted to use other fields at the Robinson Lane Complex as needed with the approval of the TOWN. 3.4. To the extent practicable, the TOWN shall give WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE priority in scheduling the use of the fields. The Wappinger Recreation Director may consult with the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds of the Town of Wappinger in approving the use of the fields or other facilities authorized herein. The TOWN reserves the right to permit third parties to use the RESERVED FIELDS at such times that do not interfere with the schedule of WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE. 3.5. The Recreation Director will notify WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE in the event there is any request to use any of the park facilities that may conflict with the approved schedule of uses by WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE. To the extent practicable, the TOWN shall not grant approval to outside users so as to insure there will be no conflicts with the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE's use of the fields. Both Parties agree to cooperate to maximize use of the facilities with other users, with a preference given to WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE whenever possible or practical. 3.6. The use of authorized baseball fields and related facilities shall include backstops, fencing, dugouts, restrooms, common areas, and food stands all as they presently exist and as they may be maintained from time -to -time hereafter. 3.7. In order to avoid any uncertainty about unauthorized users of the fields, the Prospects and the Voo Doo Dolls are authorized users of the fields. 4. Town Maintenance of Facility. 4.1. The TOWN shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the fields and such custodial services as may be deemed necessary by the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, except as hereinafter set forth. 4.2. The TOWN will clean and supply the restrooms, including the Challenger restrooms, twice a week during normal working hours throughout the play season, on days agreed upon by the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds and President of the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE. The TOWN will also provide either: (1) an outside contractor or (2) employees from the TOWN's Building and Grounds Department to clean and supply the restrooms on weekends during the play season as needed. Such cleaning shall include sweeping the floor, picking debris, cleaning sinks, toilets, and partition walls, mopping the floor, checking and resupplying toilet paper, paper towels and hand soap as needed, and emptying the garbage. 4.3. Weather and field conditions permitting, the TOWN will provide weekly mowing of the outfields and common areas on a day to be agreed upon by the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds and WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE President. The TOWN will also provide string trimming of the fences, buildings, and bleachers on a bi-weekly basis. The TOWN will attend to clean up of storm debris including fallen trees or branches as soon as possible following the storm. 4.4. The TOWN shall maintain and keep in structurally and/or mechanically good order the dugouts, backstops, fences, signs, plumbing, and electrical services to the parks. 4.5. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall promptly notify, in writing, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds of any dangerous conditions on any of the facilities licensed -5- hereunder or any needed repairs to the baseball fields or other facilities. The Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds will provide an emergency phone number at which he or another designated individual can be reached in the event emergency repairs are required. 4.7. Upon request by WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE, the TOWN, through the Department of Buildings and Grounds, shall trim or remove any trees or ornamental shrubbery that interferes with game playing on any of the fields. 4.8. The TOWN will supply thirty (30) tons of clay and one (1) pallet of lime marking chalk for the ball fields at the beginning of the season when field conditions permit. 4.9. The TOWN hereby grants WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE a permit to use, in common with TOWN employees, the lawn mower owned by the TOWN and located at Robinson Lane Recreation Facility, for the preparation and maintenance of infield grass on each of the ball fields. 4.10. The TOWN shall keep the well on the property in working order to provide a potable water supply at Robinson Lane Recreation Facility. The TOWN will pay the cost of the mandatory and routine testing of this public water source performed by CAMO Pollution. 4.11. The TOWN shall pay for the cost of WI -FI at the Robinson Lane Recreation Facility. 5. Use of Concession Stand & Storage Buildings. 5.1. During the time that WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE is using the baseball fields, the TOWN hereby grants a revocable permit to WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE to use existing buildings at the Robinson Lane Recreation Facility for the sole purposes of storage of equipment and the operation of a food and drink concession. No other use of the buildings or the grounds shall be permitted without the expressed consent of the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, after consultation with the Town Supervisor. 5.2. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will be responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the concession stand and all equipment in connection therewith, including all life safety equipment such as the AED and the fire suppression system, and further affirmatively agrees to operate the concession stand and equipment in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess County Health Department and any other regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the facility. 5.3. Any violations of any rule, law, regulation, ordinance, or statute by WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE in the operation of the concession stand will be the sole responsibility of WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE, and WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the TOWN for any such violations. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will repair/correct any violation within 30 days or by the date mandated by the Dutchess County Health Department and any other regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the facility. 6. Use of Lights. 6.1. The parties acknowledge that lights for night games have been installed at the following fields at the Robinson Lane Recreation Facility: a. Holt Memorial Field b. Senior League Field 1 C. Melissa Bisaccia Memorial Field d. Inspiration Field 6.2. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall only be authorized to utilize the night lights three (3) nights per week, Monday through Friday only, at each of the fields, and at such other times as approved in writing by the Town Supervisor, after consultation with the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds. These three weekly uses are for WAPPINGER LITTLE -7- LEAGUE and cannot be transferred or assigned to other organizations. Under no circumstances shall lights be permitted to operate beyond 11:00 p.m. 6.3. The TOWN shall maintain the night lights and keep them in proper working order and inspected as needed to ensure that the lights comply with International Little League Guidelines for night games. 6.4. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE acknowledges that the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE is responsible for shutting down the lights after its use. The TOWN is responsible of shutting down the lights after use by any third party using the facilities. 6.5. The TOWN shall pay for all utility charges for the sports fields and facilities. 7. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE Responsibilities. 7.1. Intentionally omitted. 7.2. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall be responsible for routine weekly cleaning of the dugouts, and for maintaining all infields on each of the RESERVED FIELDS, including turf maintenance, mowing, seeding, aeration, installation/raking and rolling of clay, application of fertilizer and application of drying agent for clay. 7.3. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall be responsible for spreading the clay and appropriately marking the ball fields with lines. 7.4. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will be responsible for properly measuring all base line distances; pitcher mound distances and any other measurements on the RESERVED FIELDS pursuant to the guidelines and regulations set forth by the International Little League. 7.5. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall be responsible for procuring any additional clay over the thirty (30) tons to be supplied by the TOWN. 7.6. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will supply all other needed equipment, including tractors, mowers, chalk liners, etc., necessary to maintain the RESERVED FIELDS in suitable condition, for play, in accordance with International Little League Rules except for that certain lawn mower (SCEW 52' 28 HP Vanguard EFI Tractor) supplied by the Town. 7.7. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall also supply fuel and other maintenance items for all lawn mowers used by it. 7.8. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will pay for all improvements it deems necessary outside of the TOWN responsibilities as previously defined, subject to Town Board approval, in consultation with the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds. 7.9. The Town Board, in consultation with the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, must approve all construction or installations requested to be undertaken by WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE on any of the sports fields. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall promptly notify the TOWN of its intentions to construct or install any improvements, and WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE agrees that it will not perform any such construction unless and until it receives written approval from the TOWN. The request for improvements must identify the type of improvements and any design plans, projected cost, and expenses. All such improvements shall be paid for by WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE unless the TOWN expressly agrees otherwise. The parties agree that any permanent improvements or fixtures constructed by WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE on the property are the property of the TOWN. 8. Ownership. This Agreement shall not create any ownership or other legal interest in WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE regarding the TOWN's property, facilities, or accommodations. Conversely, this Agreement shall not create any ownership or other legal interest in the TOWN regarding to the youth sports programs as offered by the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE or any advertisements, programming, equipment, or clientele of such. 10. Equipment. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide all sporting equipment necessary for the implementation of Program to be provided herein, including, but not limited to, bases, balls, insurance, uniforms, league fees, players' equipment, pitching mound, and such other equipment to maintain the fields as required by the International Little League Rules. 11. Availability. The baseball/softball sports program herein provided shall be made available to all youth of the TOWN, inclusive of the Village of Wappingers Falls. The Program shall be provided starting in the month of March 2026 through the completion of the summer/fall program in November 2026, as approved by the Recreation Department. 12. Medical Insurance Coverage and Iniury Notification. 12.1. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide all medical/injury insurance equal to or greater than the standard International Little League insurance coverage covering the medical expenses for any of the participants in the baseball/softball program. 12.2. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall notify the Recreation Director and the Town Supervisor in writing, via email or regular mail, within two (2) business days of any injury that occurs. Injury includes injuries to players, staff, parents, spectators, visitors, invitees, and guests. The injury shall be reported by any form approved and required by Little League International, or on a form approved by the Recreation Director. The Town shall be provided with a copy of any forms that the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE is required to file related to the injury to WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE International, its insurance carrier, or any other entity. -10- 13. Liability Insurance. 13.1. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall indemnify and hold harmless the TOWN from all claims on account of injury, loss, or damage arising or alleged to arise out of or in connection with the occupancy or use of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Fields, including all expenses incurred by the TOWN in the defense, settlement, or satisfaction thereof, which includes the expenses of legal counsel. 13.2. In addition, WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall obtain and maintain a comprehensive general liability policy from an insurance company with an A.M. Best's Rating of "A" or better which shall include liability coverage for bodily injury and death in an amount of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and for property damage in an amount of no less than $1,000,000. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide to the Wappinger Town Clerk, with a copy to the Wappinger Town Attorney, simultaneously with a copy of this Agreement as signed by WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE, a certificate of insurance and declarations page from each policy, in form satisfactory to the Town Attorney, (i) evidencing the foregoing coverage; (ii) naming the Town of Wappinger as a certificate holder; and (iii) containing the following clause: "This insurance policy shall not be amended, nor shall it expire or be cancelled, unless written notice of same is delivered to the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger at the Wappinger Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590, by certified mail, return receipt requested, at least thirty (30) business days prior to such amendment, expiration or cancellation." 13.3. No approval is granted or implied unless and until all requirements as outlined above have been submitted to, received, and accepted by the TOWN. 14. Indemnification. -11- 14.1. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall save, indemnify, and hold harmless the TOWN and its agents, servants, and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, plus accrued interest, and all expenses incurred by the TOWN in the defense, settlement, or satisfaction thereof (including legal expenses), arising out of or resulting from any and all claims, damages, disease, death, or injury arising from this Agreement. 14.2. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall save, indemnify, and hold harmless the TOWN and its agents, servants, and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, plus accrued interest, and all expenses incurred by the TOWN in the defense, settlement, or satisfaction thereof (including legal expenses), in connection with the occupancy or use by the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Fields including the loss or destruction of tangible personal property. 14.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall not be responsible or assume any liability for any acts of negligence committed by or on behalf of the TOWN, its agents, servants, and employees. 15. Worker's Compensation. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide Worker's Compensation coverage as required by General Municipal Law §108. 16. Financial Disclosure. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will furnish to the Town Board a profit and loss statement for the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE and show distribution of funds from any non-profit tournaments run by WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE at Robinson Lane Recreation Facility no later than January 31st of each year hereafter. 17. Fee for Administration of Program. 17.1. Subsequent to the signature of this Agreement, the TOWN shall make a one-time payment to WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE of Eleven Thousand ($11,000.00) for the -12- administration and oversight of the 2026 programs to be provided pursuant to this Agreement and as agreed upon in the 2026 TOWN budget. 17.2. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall be solely responsible for providing all additional financial support necessary to provide the Programs. 17.3. The TOWN will authorize the use of the Robinson Lane Recreation Facility by the WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE for one additional tournament in the year 2026. All proceeds from the tournament will be paid to WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE and will be used to financially subsidize the baseball program authorized by this Agreement. The TOWN shall not charge any fee for the use of the Robinson Lane Recreation Facility for this tournament, except, however, in the event the night lights are used, the TOWN shall be paid $250.00 per field for the use of such lights. 18. Termination of Agreement. 18.1. The TOWN reserves the right to periodically review the performance of WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE to evaluate compliance with the terms of this Agreement. 18.2. Either party may terminate the Agreement for breach of this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to the breaching party. If the breaching party does not cure the breach prior to the date of termination, then the other party may terminate the Agreement. If the breaching parry attempts to diligently cure the breach, to the extent such breach cannot be reasonably cured within thirty (30) days, the other parry may grant additional time to cure as it deems appropriate, but is under no obligation to do so. 18.3. This Agreement maybe terminated by either parry giving notice of its intent to terminate the Agreement on or before October 15th of any year, which termination shall be effective as of January 1 st immediately following. -13- 18.4. If WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall dissolve, become insolvent, or otherwise be unable to fulfill the terms of this Agreement, or abandon the use of the fields and facilities, this Agreement shall terminate, and WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall have no further rights hereunder. Discontinuation of use of all or part of the Premises for maintenance, repair, or rehabilitation purposes of the grounds shall not be deemed as an abandonment. If WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE changes the character of its operation significantly from that of a non-profit corporation, then this Agreement shall terminate and WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall have no further rights hereunder. 19. Non -Discrimination. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will not discriminate because of race, color, language, national origin, ancestry, or religion. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE will commit to being a safe and civil environment for all players coaches, staff, volunteers, umpires, and patrons, free from harassment, intimidation, or bullying. The program shall be open to all youths who have a permanent residence within the Town of Wappinger, including the Village of Wappingers Falls, who are between the ages of 4 and 20. 20. Independent Contractor. The parties hereby agree that WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE is hereby deemed an "independent contractor" and shall not be considered an employee or agent of the Town of Wappinger. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to create a partnership or joint venture between WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE and the TOWN, and no agent of WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall be the agent of the TOWN. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE covenants that it will not take any action in the name of, or by holding itself out as the agent of, the TOWN. 21. Non -Assignment. This Agreement may not be delegated, assigned, sub -let, or transferred. -14- 22. Appointments. The Parties acknowledge that the following individuals have been duly appointed to the following positions for the purpose of implementing this agreement and the Terms and conditions hereunder: a. Town of Wappinger Supervisor- Joseph D. Cavaccini b. Fourth Ward Councilman— Al Casella C. Wappinger Recreation Director — Jessica Fulton d. Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds — Sal Messale e. President of Wappinger Little League — Jeff Tomlins f. Safety Director of Wappinger Little League — Tina Sassano g. Director of Field Maintenance, Wappinger Little League — Donnie Lewis Each Party will promptly notify the other party if there is any change in the above identified persons. 23. Authorization. Each Parry represents that it has duly obtained the authorization of its governing body to enter into this Agreement. The Town Supervisor or his duly designated Deputy Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute this Agreement pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger at a regular meeting thereof held on the Day of , 2026. 24. Counterparts and Duplicate Originals. The parties hereby agree that this Agreement may be executed by facsimile or scanned signatures transmitted by electronic mail and/or in one or more counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute the same original. At least one duplicate original will be permanently filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger. -15- 25. Notices. All notices, communications, invoices, bills, and reports required under the Contract shall be personally delivered or mailed to the respective parties by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses shown below, unless and until either parry is otherwise notified in writing by the other parry of a change in address. Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of five (5) days after mailing regular mail. If intended for TOWN, to: If intended for WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE, to: 20 Middlebush Road PO Box 133 Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 Attn: Jessica Fulton Attn: Jeff Tomlins 26. Integration. The parties agree that this Agreement, along with any attachments, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, agreements, and understandings, whether oral or written. 27. Severability. If any of the terms, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, provisions, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement are for any reason held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, provisions, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated. 28. Choice of Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any action to enforce the terms of this Agreement shall take place in the Dutchess County Supreme Court. 29. Waivers. The failure by one parry to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect that party's right to require performance at any time thereafter, nor shall a waiver of any breach or default of this Agreement constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default or a waiver of the provision itself. -16- 30. Amendments. This Agreement may only be amended by a written document duly executed by both parties. 31. Headings. The headings and numbering of the different sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and are not to control or affect the meaning, construction or effect of any provision. IN WITNESSETH THEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seal this day of 2026. TOWN OF WAPPINGER By: JOSEPH D. CAVACCINI, Supervisor TOWN OF WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION, INC. JEFF TOMLINS, President -17-