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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 07 08 Consent 306 - Recreation Program Partnership Agreement – Winter Springs Basketball League CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 306 T°9 CITY COMMISSION AGENDA I JULY 8, 2019 1 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Recreation Program Partnership Agreement-Winter Springs Basketball League SUMMARY Parks and Recreation is requesting the City Commission to authorize the renewal of the attached two-year agreement with the Winter Springs Basketball League (WSBL) youth program. The League has provided beneficial youth basketball programs to our residents for over 24 years. Their participation remains between 850-900 children, of which over 50% are Winter Springs residents. The City will discontinue rental of facilities not owned by the City of Winter Springs for both games and practices and the League. The League will coordinate the use of and pay for the rental of outside facilities at an estimated annual cost of$16,000. The City will not receive revenue from rentals, nor will the City incur any expenses. The agreement allows for an annual evaluation of the program by both parties to review fees and services for any needed adjustments. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending the City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Recreation Program Agreement, as prepared by the City Attorney, between the City of Winter Springs and the Winter Springs Basketball League. The term of Agreement commences on August 1, 2019, and ends on July 31, 2021. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT THIS RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), made and entered into this day of �`-�, 12019, by and between the CITY OF WNTER SPRINGS, a Florida municipal corporation ("City"), and WSBL - SUNSHINE YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC., a Florida corporation ("Basketball League"). WITNESS ETH: WHEREAS,the City makes certain public recreational programs available for use by the public; and WHEREAS, the Basketball League desires to offer a recreational program for the benefit of the public; and WHEREAS, the City is willing to promote such program through the City's Parks and Recreation programs; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions hereof, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency all of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties desire to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement as follows: 1.0 Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated herein in their entirety by this reference. 2.0 Term of Agreement.The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on August 1,2019, and end on July 31, 2021 ("Initial Term"). This Agreement may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, subject to section 8.4,herein. 3.0 School Board Contract. The Basketball League hereby acknowledges that the City and the School Board of Seminole County have no beneficial agreement that permits the City to utilize facilities owned by the School Board of Seminole County. The Basketball League agrees that its use of any facilities owned by the School Board is subject to the terms and conditions of the School Board of Seminole County, if any, and shall require separate authorization as deemed necessary by the School Board. Recreational Program Agreement City of Winter Springs/WSBL-Sunshine Youth Basketball League,Inc. Page 1 of 10 4.0 Program and Additional Services Conducted by the Basketball League. The Basketball League shall provide and promote sports programs to enhance the existing recreational programs offered by the City. The program shall include, but shall not be limited to, a Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall league for grades K through 12, summer basketball camps, motivational seminars, and other recreational type special events. Camps and clinics shall include, but not be limited to, clinics for youth, teams, coaches, officials and parents. Special events shall include,but not be limited to,free throw contests, "3"point contests,shoot- ins,fundraisers, academic sports symposiums and hot shot contests.Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the aforesaid programs shall hereinafter be referred to as "Programs." The Basketball League shall not deviate from the Programs set forth in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. Programs shall be held during non-school hours. 4.1 The Basketball League shall also provide any and all additional services and equipment necessary for the Programs including, but not limited to: (i) providing administrative personnel to collect fees, forms, and answer telephone inquiries regarding Programs; (ii)providing coaches,referees,speakers,clock operators,scorers, and administrative and support personnel to operate the Programs and provide a criminal background check for the Basketball League personnel; (iii) providing all equipment necessary to participate in the Programs, such as basketballs, training aids, camp equipment, materials and provide coaches certification for the league coaches; (iv) providing uniforms to participants for league play; (v) providing trophies, certificates, and other give away items; (vi) providing all schedules and league handouts; (vii)providing for the set up of all gymnasiums and equipment necessary for the Programs; and (viii) providing for the clean-up and removal of all equipment and trash and debris brought to facilities by the Basketball League and their guests,invitees, spectators, participants and personnel (clean-up shall be completed as soon as practicable after each Progam). 4.2 The Basketball League agrees to provide a report to the City showing the total number of participants in the program and how many are Winter Springs residents and how many are Non-Winter Springs residents. 5.0 Certificates. Upon execution of this Agreement by the Basketball League, and as a continuing obligation hereunder, the Basketball League shall provide copies to the City of all local business tax receipts, competency cards, or certificates necessary for the performance of the Programs, as requested by the City. 6.0 Program Materials: Sale of Non-Food Items. The Basketball League shall be permitted to distribute programs, pictures, advertising and other promotional materials Recreational Program Agreement City of Winter Springs/WSBL-Sunshine Youth Basketball League,Inc. Page 2 of 10 regarding the Programs. The Basketball League shall also be permitted to sell and distribute food or drink items during the course of any Program only upon prior written request and approval of the City. The Basketball League may also offer awards or trophies to Program participants that successfully complete or win contests or other events conducted as part of this Agreement. 7.0 City Services. The City will provide the following services to the Basketball League: (i) coordinate with the Basketball League to conduct the Programs; (ii) include program information in City brochure, City social media and send out through e-mail along with website links; (iii) provide a phone line with voice mail for the Basketball League information. 8.0 Compensation. Given that the Basketball League does not intend to utilize City recreational facilities to host programs,no compensation by the Basketball League is currently required. However, Basketball League shall pay any applicable, then-current rental fees for facilities utilized for any additional tournaments or special events not covered by this Agreement. 9.0 Reimbursement of Expenses. Omitted. 10.0 Disorderly Conduct, Alcohol and Controlled Substances. The Basketball League shall not permit any guests, invitees, employees, agents, or other Program participants to engage in any disorderly conduct or criminal conduct while participating in any Program. The Basketball League shall promote good sportsmanship to all Program participants. The City representative responsible for the partnerships is the Recreation Manager, who has the authority and responsibility to investigate and resolve complaints and other inquiries from the public, suspend coaches, players or parents from games or facilities with approval from the Parks & Recreation Director. The use of alcoholic beverages or illegal controlled substances by Program participants and the Basketball League prior to, during, or after any Program shall be strictly prohibited. 11.0 Status Conferences. At the request of the City, the Basketball League shall attend status conferences with the City for purposes of evaluating the status of any Program and the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The date and time of the status conferences shall be by mutual agreement of the parties. 12.0 Independent Contractor. Hiring of Personnel. The Basketball League shall be considered an independent contractor under this Agreement. The Basketball League shall be Recreational Program Agreement City of Winter Springs/WSBL-Sunshine Youth Basketball League,Inc. Page 3 of 10 solely responsible and liable for hiring and retaining all of its employees, personnel, contractors, coaches, and volunteers. 13.0 Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Basketball League shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its employees, officers, attorneys, agents, and contractors from and against all claims, losses, damages, personal injuries (including but not limited to death), or liability to the person or property (including reasonable attorney's fees through any and all administrative, trial, post judgment and appellate proceedings), directly or indirectly arising from the negligent acts, errors, omissions, intentional or otherwise, arising out of or resulting from the Basketball League 's scheduling, permitting, promoting, maintaining, supervising, managing, coordinating, and conducting any Program under this Agreement. The indemnification provided above shall obligate the name the Basketball League to defend at its own expense or to provide for such defense, at the option of the City, as the case may be, of any and all claims of liability and all suits and actions of every name and description that may be brought against the City or its employees, attorneys, and officers which may result from the Basketball League's performance under this Agreement whether performed by the Basketball League, or anyone directly or indirectly employed, controlled, supervised, or directed by the Basketball League. In all events the City shall be permitted to choose legal counsel of its sole choice, the fees for which shall be subject to and included with this indemnification provided herein, as long as said fees are considered reasonable within the Central Florida area. 14.0 Assi ng ment. This Agreement shall not be assigned by any party without the prior written consent of all of the parties hereto. 15.0 Public Record.Pursuant to Section 119.0701,Florida Statutes and other applicable public records laws, Basketball League agrees that any records, documents, transactions, writings,papers, letters, computerized information and programs,maps, books, audio or video tapes,films,photographs, data processing software,writings or other material(s),regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, of Basketball League related, directly or indirectly, to the services provided to the City under this Agreement and made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by the City, may be deemed to be a public record, whether in the possession or control of the City or the Basketball League. Said records, documents,transactions,writings,papers, letters, computerized information and programs, maps, books, audio or video tapes, films, photographs, data processing software,writings or other material(s),regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission of Basketball League are subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and may not be destroyed without the specific written approval of the City's designated custodian of public records. Recreational Program Agreement City of Winter Springs/WSBL-Sunshine Youth Basketball League,Inc. Page 4 of 10 IF THE BASKETBALL LEAGUE HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE BASKETBALL LEAGUE'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, THE CITY CLERK, AT (407) 327-5955, _CITYCLERKDEPARTMENT@WINTERSPRINGSFL.ORG, 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, FLORIDA 32708. Basketball League is required to and agrees to comply with public records laws. Basketball League shall keep and maintain all public records required by the City to perform the services as agreed to herein. Basketball League shall provide the City,upon request from the City Clerk, copies of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided by law. Basketball League shall ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the Agreement term. Upon completion of the Agreement, Basketball League shall transfer to the City, at no cost,all public records in possession of the Basketball League,provided the transfer is requested in writing by the City Clerk. Upon such transfer, Basketball League shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. However,if the City Clerk does not request that the public records be transferred,the Basketball League shall continue to keep and maintain the public records upon completion of the Agreement and shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the City, upon request from the City Clerk,in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the City. Should the City not possess public records relating to this Agreement which are requested to be inspected or copied by the City or any other person, the City shall immediately notify Basketball League of the request and the Basketball League shall then provide such records to the City or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time. If the Basketball League does not comply with a public records request, the City may enforce this Section to the extent permitted by law. Basketball League acknowledges that if the Basketball League does not provide the public records to the City within a reasonable time,the Basketball League may be subject to penalties under Section 119.10, Florida Statutes. The Basketball League acknowledges that if a civil action is filed against the Basketball League to compel production of public records relating to this Agreement,the court may assess and award against Basketball League the reasonable costs of enforcement,including reasonable attorney fees.All public records in connection with this Agreement shall, at any and all reasonable times during the normal business hours of the Basketball League, be open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination, audit, or otherwise. Failure by the Basketball League to grant such public access and comply with public records laws and/or requests shall be grounds for Recreational Program Agreement City of Winter Springs/WSBL-Sunshine Youth Basketball League,Inc. Page 5 of 10 immediate unilateral cancellation of this Agreement by the City upon delivery of a written notice of cancellation. If the Basketball League fails to comply with this Section, and the City must enforce this Section, or the City suffers a third party award of attorney's fees and/or damages for violating Chapter 1 19, Florida Statutes, due to Basketball League's failure to comply with this Section, the City shall collect from Basketball League prevailing party attorney's fees and costs, and any damages incurred by the City, for enforcing this Section against Basketball League. And, if applicable,the City shall also be entitled to reimbursement of all attorneys' fees and damages which the City had to pay a third party because of the Basketball League's failure to comply with this Section. The terms and conditions set forth in this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 16.0 General Liability Insurance. For the Programs performed hereunder, Basketball League shall purchase and maintain, at its own expense, such general liability insurance to cover claims for damages because of bodily injury or death of any person or property damage arising in any way out of the Programs performed by the Basketball League under this Agreement. The insurance shall have minimum limits of coverage of $ 1,000,000.00 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. All insurance coverage shall be with insurer(s) approved by the City and licensed by the State of Florida to engage in the business of writing of insurance. The City shall be named on the foregoing insurance policies as "additional insured." The Basketball League shall cause its insurance carriers to furnish insurance certificates and endorsements specifying the types and amounts of coverage in effect pursuant hereto, the expiration dates of such policies, and a statement that no insurance under such policies will be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City in compliance with other provisions of this Agreement. If the City has any objection to the coverage afforded by or other provision of the insurance required to be purchased and maintained by the Basketball League in accordance with this paragraph on the basis of its not complying with the Agreement, the City shall notify the Basketball League in writing thereof within thirty (30) days of the date of delivery of such certificates and endorsements to the City. The Basketball League shall continuously maintain such insurance in the amounts,type, and quality as required by this paragraph. 17.0 Modification. Modifications of this Agreement shall only be made in writing signed by both parties. The City and the Basketball League agree that this Agreement shall be subject to review by the Winter Springs City Commission at the conclusion of the first year of this Agreement. 18.0 Compliance with Laws. The Basketball League shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations that are applicable to the operation of its business and in the performance of any Program. The Basketball League acknowledges and agrees that it will take Recreational Program Agreement City of Winter Springs/WSBL-Sunshine Youth Basketball League,Inc. Page 6 of i o any and all reasonable and prudent steps necessary to be informed and advised of all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations affecting its business and performance of any Program. 19.0 Due Diligence. The Basketball League acknowledges that they have investigated prior to the execution of this Agreement and satisfied themselves as to its conditions, the requirements to obtain necessary insurance, permits, equipment, and the steps necessary to complete the Programs. The Basketball League warrants unto the City that it has the competence and abilities to carefully, professionally, and faithfully complete the Programs in the manner and within the time limits proscribed herein. The Basketball League will perform the Programs with due and reasonable diligence consistent with sound professional and labor practices. 20.0 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. 21.0 Third Pa , Rights. This Agreement is not a third parry beneficiary contract and shall not in any respect whatsoever create any rights on behalf of any party not expressly a party to this Agreement. 22.0 Further Assurances. From and after the execution of this Agreement, each of the parties hereto shall fully cooperate with each other and perform any further act(s) and execute and deliver any further documents which may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out the purposes and intentions of this Agreement. 23.0 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect, unless the absence of the invalid, void or unenforceable provision or provisions causes this Agreement to fail in its essential purposes. 24.0 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The parties further agree that in any dispute between them relating to this Agreement, exclusive jurisdiction shall be in the trial courts located in Seminole County,Florida,for state actions and Orlando,Florida,for federal actions, any objections as to jurisdiction or venue in such courts being expressly waived. 25.0 Attorney's Fees. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in connection with this Agreement between the parties hereto, the prevailing party in such litigation or controversy shall be entitled to recover from the other party or parties all Recreational Program Agreement City of Winter Springs/WSBL-Sunshine Youth Basketball League,Inc. Page 7 of 10 reasonable attorney's fees and paralegal fees, expenses and suit costs, including those associated with any appellate or postjudgment collection proceedings. 26.0 Non-Waiver. No delay or failure by either party to exercise any right under this Agreement, and no partial or single exercise of that right, shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right, unless otherwise expressly provided herein. 27.0 Notices. Any notice, request, instruction, or other document to be given as part of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given under the following circumstances: when delivered in person; or three (3) business days after being deposited in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered; or the next business day after being deposited with a recognized overnight mail or courier delivery service; or when transmitted by facsimile or telecopy transmission, with receipt acknowledged upon transmission; and addressed as follows (or to such other person or at such other address, of which any party hereto shall have given written notice as provided herein) To City: City of Winter Springs Attn: Parks And Recreation Department Mr. Chris Caldwell, Director 1126 E. State Road 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708 PH: (407) 327-6599 To Basketball League: WSBL - Sunshine Youth Basketball League, Inc. Ms. Courtney Mullins 849 Arbormoor Place Lake Mary, Florida 32746 PH: (407) 327-8952 28.0 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered, shall be an original;but such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. 29.0 Standard of Care. In performing the Programs,the Basketball League shall use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar circumstances by reputable members of their professions practicing in the same or similar locality. The Basketball League shall take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the program participants and the public from being injured during the Programs. Recreational Program Agreement City of Winter Springs/WSBL-Sunshine Youth Basketball League,Inc. Page 8 of 10 30.0 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party with thirty (30) days written notice. If this Agreement is terminated by either party, the indemnification provision contained in paragraph 13.0 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for any claims, losses, damages, personal injuries, or liability which may occur under this Agreement. The Basketball League shall also immediately pay all compensation due to the City pursuant to paragraph 8.0 of this Agreement. 31.0 Basketball League Si ng ato1y. The undersigned person executing this Agreement on behalf of the Basketball League hereby represents and warrants that he or she has the full authority to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Basketball League and that he or she has the authority to fully bind the Basketball League to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. 32.0 Interpretation. The City and the Basketball League have participated in the drafting of all parts of this Agreement. As a result, it is the intent of the parties that no portion of this Agreement shall be interpreted more harshly against either of the parties as the drafter. 33.0 Entire Agreement. The drafting, execution, and delivery of this Agreement by the parties have been induced by no representations, statements, warranties, or agreements other than those expressed herein. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations,representations, or agreements, either oral or written, and all such matters shall be deemed merged into this Agreement. 34.0 Sovereign Immunity. Notwithstanding any other provision set forth in this Agreement, nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of the City' s right to sovereign immunity under section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other limitations imposed on the City's potential liability under state or federal law. As such, the City shall not be liable under this Agreement for punitive damages or interest for the period before judgment. Further, the City shall not be liable for any claim or judgment, or portion thereof, to any one person for more than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00), or any claim or judgment, or portion thereof,which, when totaled with all other claims or judgments paid by the State or its agencies and subdivisions arising out of the same incident or occurrence, exceeds the sum of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00). This paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement. 35.0 Use of School Board of Seminole County Facilities. The Basketball League will coordinate with the Schools to enter into agreements with Seminole County School Board to utilize the School gymnasium facilities for Basketball League programs. Recreational Program Agreement City of Winter Springs/WSBL-Sunshine Youth Basketball League,Inc. Page 9 of 10 36.0 No Guarantee by City. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a guarantee for the use of any City owned or maintained facility. The parties fully understand and agree that City owned or maintained facilities may not be suitable, at the discretion of the city, for play or practice due to inclement weather, lightning, vandalism, emergencies, acts of God, hazardous conditions, or any other circumstances that the City deems could injure participants or damage the facilities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year written above. CITY: BASKETBALL LEAGUE: City of Winter Springs, WSBL —Sunshine Youth Basketball League, Inc. a Florida municipal corporation. a Florida Corporation. By: By: Shawn Boyle,Interim City Manager Courtney Mullins, President Date: Date: Recreational Program Agreement City of Winter Springs/WSBL - Sunshine Youth Basketball League,Inc. Page 10 of 10