This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into on this ___ day of ___ by and between:

WHEREAS, the Agencies above recognize the critical need for an innovative multi-use facility in the City of Frankfort that will serve the Health & Physical Education and Recreation Program purposes of Kentucky State University (KSU) as well as the community-based recreational & wellness needs of the City of Frankfort and Franklin County; and

WHEREAS, the Exum Center is home to KSU's Physical Education and Recreation Program and athletic/wellness programs; and

WHEREAS, the Exum Center at KSU presents a unique opportunity to mutually serve these purposes and community-based needs for the interests of all of the Agencies; and

WHEREAS, the Agencies further recognize that reimagining the Exum Center will require a dedicated and collaborative commitment from all Agencies involved; and

WHEREAS, the Agencies now desire to establish the Exum Center Local Collaborative (Collaborative) and representative planning committee to create a comprehensive proposal for revitalization of the Exum Center; and

WHEREAS, the Agencies acknowledge that any outcome shall preserve the purpose, history, and respect the importance of all KSU programs that are showcased in the Exum Center; and

WHEREAS, the Agencies acknowledge that KSU is a state entity and is required to comply with KRS 164A.575 and 745 KAR 1:035; and

WHEREAS, the Agencies recognize that the Kentucky Board of Regents will have to approve any plans that involve campus facilities/buildings and/or expenditure of KSU funds; and

WHEREAS, the Agencies recognize that the Council for Post-Secondary will also have to approve expenditure of KSU funds over $5,000.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Agencies agree to the following terms:

I. PURPOSE: This Collaborative is committed to creating a viable plan to serve Health & Physical Education and Recreation Program purposes of Kentucky State University (KSU) as well as the community-based recreational & wellness needs of the City of Frankfort and Franklin County community through a shared and improved multi-use facility, the Exum Center.