The Auburndale City Commission on Monday approved an agreement for Florida Polytechnic University’s fledgling varsity sports program to use three community facilities for games and practices.
The deal allows the school’s eight intercollegiate programs to use the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, Auburndale Softball Complex and Auburndale Community Center.
The agreement runs for three years, with a two-year option. According to the city commission’s agenda, Florida Poly will pay a yearly fee of $50,000 for “scheduled usage” and possible future tournaments and additional events that may be requested by the school “at a discounted rate.”…