City Council enters two-year management agreement with foundation
The Southfield City Council authorized a two-year agreement with Little Caesars Amateur Sports Foundation to manage operations at the Southfield Civic Center Sports Arena. The agreement also includes management of the sports arena concession facilities but does not include the municipal swimming pool.
“With the continuing economic downturn it is necessary for us to look at new ways to cut costs while still providing residents with outstanding recreation programs and facilities,” commented Parks & Recreation Director Bill Waterhouse. “Our main goal is to keep the Sports Arena operating while providing enhanced programming to youth, families and the entire community without raising taxes or fees.”
The Southfield Parks & Recreation Department will work in partnership with the Little Caesars Amateur Sports Foundation to provide programs, services and events such as hockey clinics, celebrity hockey games, figure skating and hockey tournaments. General and family ice skating and holiday and vacation open skating will also still be available to the public.
“We are proud to be a part of Southfield’s vibrant, diverse community,” said Bill Ciraulo, director of the Little Caesars AAA Hockey Club. “This agreement provides a home rink for our teams to practice and play while allowing the city to continue to offer quality recreational programs to its residents. It’s a win-win situation.”
For more information, call the Southfield Parks and Recreation Department at (248) 796-4610.