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Joint Use AgreementGrowing Healthy Communities
March 3, 2010Mary Wells
Arkansas Department of Health
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An agreement between two or more groups to share a facility
◦ http://nplanonline.org◦ National Policy & Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood
Obesity
What is JUA?
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Additional access to physical activity facilities
Build upon current assets
Keep costs down
◦ http://nplanonline.org
Why is JUA needed?
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Summertime access to basketball court A school uses a community pool A school opens its soccer field on weekends
to a local league A YMCA gym is made available for PE class
◦ http://nplanonline.org
JUA Examples
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Partnership between two or more groups
Formal agreement◦Maintenance◦Operations◦Liability◦Ownership ◦Cost
◦ http://nplanonline.org
How does JUA work?
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School administration & staff
Community organizations
Local government
Greater Vallejo (CA) Recreation District
Key people in the JUA process
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Reason and intentLocation (if multiple facilities)CostsDates & durationLiabilityScheduling
Greater Vallejo (CA) Recreation District http://nplanonline.org
Key components of a JUA
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Interrupt other activitiesCost for use“Mine”Liability Affect on facility
Greater Vallejo (CA) Recreation District
JUA concerns to address
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SecurityCustodialSupervisionMaintenance & repairs Greater Vallejo (CA) Recreation District
JUA program development
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Measure if successful
Be accountable
Greater Vallejo (CA) Recreation District
Administration of JUA
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ACA §6-21-101◦Gives authority to open school facilities
for recreation, civic, social ACA §6-21-501/505 and ACA §14-54-
1301/1307◦Two statutes provide for authority to
operate recreational program by school and city or town
◦ Loislaw.com
JUA & ground work in Arkansas
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Governor Beebe’s 2009 Healthcare Initiative◦ Tobacco excise tax◦ $400,000.00 in FY 2009◦ $1,000,000.00 in FY 2010
Grant application (under development)
Administered by AR Department of Education
JUA & current opportunity in AR
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JUA in AR & potential costs
May be paid for May not be paid for
Utilities Custodial Security
Salaries New construction
Insurance Administrative costs
Equipment
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Utilize existing resources in community
Formal agreement
Increased opportunities for community & wellness
Let’s Review: Why JUA?