City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MAY 7, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: HASHIM TAYLOR, DIRECTOR, RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
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Consideration of a Three (3) Year License Agreement Renewal with the Alexandria Boxing Club for the Boxing Facility at Charles Houston Recreation Center.
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ISSUE: Consideration of a three (3) year license agreement renewal with the Alexandria Boxing Club for the boxing facility at the Charles Houston Recreation Center located at 901 Wythe Street.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Receive this report recommending a three-year license agreement renewal between the Alexandria Boxing Club and the City of Alexandria for the use of the boxing facility at the Charles Houston Recreation Center; and
2. Schedule a public hearing on May 16, 2026, and after the public hearing is concluded authorize the City Manager to execute the license agreement (Attachment).
BACKGROUND: In 2023, the City entered into a three-year license agreement with Fight for Children, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. for the Alexandria Boxing Club's use of the boxing facility at the Charles Houston Recreation Center. The license agreement provided the Alexandria Boxing Club use of the 1,800 square foot boxing facility for an afternoon elementary after school program and a boxing training program held during evenings and on Saturdays. City of Alexandria youth ages 5-17 participate in the programs for free. During the terms of the current agreement, Fight for Children hired an Executive Director for the Alexandria Boxing Club and established the club as its own entity for accounting and programming purposes.
DISCUSSION: The terms of the draft license agreement are similar to the previous agreement and include a term of three years unless terminated by either...
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