HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 07 27 Consent 204 Recreation Program Agreement F.C. United, LLCCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 204
Consent X
Informational
Public Hearing
Regular
July 27, 2009 ~?
Regular Meeting M / Dept.
Authorization
REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission to
authorize the City Manager to execute the City of Winter Springs Recreation
Program Agreement with the F.C. United, LLC.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to obtain Commission approval to execute the
agreement necessary to again partner with the F.C. United, LLC.
CONSIDERATIONS:
• The F.C. United Soccer Club has been conducting youth soccer programs for the youth of
the Winter Springs area. Seventy-Five percent (75%) of these participants are Winter
Springs residents. They desire to again partner with the City of Winter Springs with
another 2-year agreement.
• The Parks and Recreation Department desires to provide facilities owned by the City of
Winter Springs for games and practices and to enhance youth sports through program
promotions.
• The Parks and Recreation Department will provide Trotwood Park, Central Winds
Expansion Property and Torcaso Park for practices and Central Winds Park for games.
• The fee the city receives for city residents will remain the same as in the 2007, 2 year
agreement, $5.00 per city resident. Also, priority use of fields and city services will be
given to Winter Springs residents. The fee for non-residents increased to $20.00 per
person, per season for all registrations.
• The League will pay a total of $15,000 per year. This is an increase of $9,000 over the
Florida Soccer Alliance Club that executed the last 2 year agreement.
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• The fixed fee is considerably less than what other local youth organizations pay to their
cities. It is also considerably lower than the fee the city would charge the league if they
chose to rent the facilities they use.
• The fixed fee insures what the city will receive in revenue. The agreement however calls
for the fees to be reviewed for any needed adjustment after 1 year.
• The F.C. United Soccer Club is supportive of this 2 year agreement.
• The partnership between Parks and Recreation and the major youth sports providers has
been mutually beneficial to meet the youth sports needs of the city residents.
FUNDING:
This agreement will provide to the City of Winter Springs approximately $15,000 in FY 09/10
and 10/11.
Projected total revenue from all five (5) agreements is $66,500 in FY 09/10 and 10/11.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff is recommending approval to authorize the City Manager to execute the City of Winter
Springs Recreational Program Agreement with the F.C. United, LLC.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment # 1 City of Winter Springs Recreational Program Agreement with the
F.C. United, LLC.
COMMISSION ACTION:
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT
THIS RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), made and entered
into this day of July, 2009, by and between the CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida
municipal corporation ("City"), and F.C. United, LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("F.C.
United").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City has certain recreational facilities available for use by the public; and
WHEREAS, F.C. United desires to offer a recreational program for the benefit of the public
using the public recreational facilities available to City; and
WHEREAS, City is willing to permit F.C. United program to take place at the Central
Winds Park and Trotwood Park and other City recreational facilities located within City of Winter
Springs, Florida.
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 term of this Agreement shall commence on August 1,
2009 and end on July 31, 2011.
3.0 School Board Contract. F.C. United hereby acknowledges that City and the School
Board of Seminole County have entered into that certain agreement that permits City to utilize
facilities owned by the School Board of Seminole County. F.C. United agrees that its use of any
facilities owned by the School Board is subject to the terms and conditions of that agreement
between City and the School Board of Seminole County.
4.0 Program and Additional Services Conducted by F.C. United. F.C. United shall
provide and promote a soccer program to enhance the existing recreational programs offered by City.
The program shall include, but shall not be limited to, a fall and spring soccer league for participants
ages 4 through 19, a travel and tournament soccer team, a soccer camp, motivational seminars, and
other recreational type special events. Camps and clinics shall include, but not be limited to, clinics
for youth, teams, coaches, officials, parents, and TOPS programs. Special events shall include, but
not be limited to, soccer cup games, playoff games, championship games, invitational games,
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fundraisers and a dribble, pass and shoot competition. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement,
the aforesaid programs shall hereinafter be referred to as "Programs." F.C. United shall not deviate
from the Programs set forth in this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. Programs
should be held during non-school hours.
4.1 F.C. United shall also provide any and all additional services and equipment
necessary for the Program including, but not limited to: (i) providing administrative personnel to
collect fees, forms, and answer telephone inquiries regarding Programs; (ii) providing coaches
certifications & background checks, referees, speakers, competition judges, scorers, and
administrative and support personnel to operate the Programs; (iii) providing all equipment necessary
to participate in the Programs, such as soccer balls, training aids, camp equipment, materials; (iv)
providing uniforms to participants for league play, all league, camp, and clinic shirts shall recognize
the City of Winter Springs Parks & Recreation Department; (v) providing trophies, certificates, and
other give away items; (vi) providing all schedules and league handouts; (vii) providing for the set
up of all fields and equipment necessary for the Programs; and (viii) providing for the clean-up and
removal of all equipment and trash and debris brought to City facilities by F.C. United and their
guests, invitees, spectators, participants and personnel (clean-up shall be completed as soon as
practicable after each Program).
5.0 Certificates. Upon execution of this Agreement by F.C. United, and as a continuing
obligation hereunder, F.C. United shall provide copies to City of all local business tax receipts,
competency cards, or certificates necessary for the performance of the Programs.
6.0 Program Materials; Sale of Non-Food Items. F.C. United shall be permitted to
distribute programs, pictures, advertising and other promotional materials regarding the Programs.
F.C. United 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 City. F.C. United 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 Use of Facilities; City Services. F.C. United shall offer the Programs at the Central
Winds Park, Trotwood Park and Torcaso Park and at other designated City owned or controlled
facilities that maybe authorized by City for use by F.C. United. F.C. United agrees that they will not
use any other City facility unless authorized pursuant to this Agreement. In addition, City will
provide the following services: (i) coordinate with F.C. United to conduct the Programs; (ii) provide
concessions services for F.C. United activities; (iii) include program information in City brochure
and send out through a-mail along with website links (iv) provide a phone line with voice mail for
F.C. United league information; (vi) provide goals, nets, corner flags and line and maintain all fields
at Central Winds Park and maintain all fields at Trotwood and Torcaso Park.
8.0 Compensation. For the use of City facilities and receipt of City services set forth in
paragraph 7.0 of this Agreement, F.C. United agrees to pay compensation to City as follows:
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8.1 F.C. United shall pay the City Fifteen Thousand and no/100 Dollars
($15,000.00) annually ("Annual Fee"). This Annual Fee shall include Spring and Fall league play,
two (2) inter-league tournaments, try-outs and clinics. Resident and non-resident fees stated in
section 8.2 are included in the Annual Fee. In addition to the Annual Fee, F.C. United shall pay the
appropriate rental fees for facilities utilized for any additional tournaments or special events.
8.2 F.C. United shall be responsible for collecting any and all fees necessary for
participants to register and participate in a Program. Winter Springs residents shall pay registration
fees of Five and no/100 Dollars ($5.00) and non-residents shall pay Twenty and no/100 Dollars
($20.00). Priority use of fields and City services shall be given to Winter Springs residents as
deemed appropriate by F.C. United and the City. F.C. United shall also retain copies of all receipts
issued to participants for the payment of said fees.
8.3 The Annual Fee shall be paid to the City in two (2) Seven Thousand Five
Hundred and no/100 Dollar ($7,500.00) installments per year. The first installment shall be due to
the City on or before March 1st of each year and the second installment shall be due to the City on or
before September 1 s` of each year. Each installment shall be accompanied by a current and complete
list of program participants and shall include their name, address, and phone number only, and in
which program they are participating. Failure to make payments within the time proscribed shall
result in a five percent (5°Io) late fee being added to the payment amount.
8.4 City and F.C. United agree that the compensation set forth in this section 8.0
shall be subject to review and revision by the Winter Springs City Commission at the conclusion of
the first year of this Agreement. Any modification of the compensation due under this section shall
be evidenced in a written addendum to this Agreement executed by both parties.
9.0 Reimbursement of Expenses. F.C. United shall reimburse the City for any and all
actual expenses incurred by the City in assisting F.C. United regarding any Program offered by F.C.
United including, but not limited to, field rental, and supervision/maintenance. The City will provide
F.C. United a written invoice(s) itemizing these expenses and payment shall be made by F.C. United
within thirty (30) days of receiving the invoice.
10.0 Disorderly Conduct; Alcohol and Controlled Substances. F.C. United 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. F.C. United shall
promote good sportsmanship to all Program participants. City representative responsible for the
partnerships is the Recreation Supervisor, he has the authority and responsibility to investigate and
resolve complaints and other inquires 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 F.C. United prior to, during,
or after any Program shall be strictly prohibited.
11.0 Status Conferences. At the request of City, F.C. United shall attend status
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conferences with 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. F.C. United shall be considered an
independent contractor under this Agreement. F.C. United shall be solely responsible and liable for
hiring and retaining all of its employees, personnel, contractors, coaches, and volunteers.
13.0 Indemnification and Hold Harmless. F.C. United shall indemnify and hold
harmless 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 F.C. United's scheduling,
permitting, promoting, maintaining, supervising, managing, coordinating, and conducting any
Program under this Agreement.
The indemnification provided above shall obligate the name F.C. United to defend at its own
expense or to provide for such defense, at the option of 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
City or its employees, attorneys, and officers which may result from F.C. United's performance under
this Agreement whether performed by F.C. United, or anyone directly or indirectly employed,
controlled, supervised, or directed by F.C. United. In all events 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 Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned by any party without the prior
written consent of all of the parties hereto.
15.0 Public Record. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of F.C.
United related, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, may be deemed to be a Public Record
whether in the possession or control of City or F.C. United. Said record, document, computerized
information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of F.C. United is subject
to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and may not be destroyed without the specific
written approval of City Manager. Upon request by City, F.C. United shall promptly supply copies
of said public records to City. All books, cards, registers, receipts, documents, and other papers in
connection with this Agreement shall at any and all reasonable times during the normal business
hours of F.C. United be open and freely exhibited to City for the purpose of examination and/or
audit. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall require the disclosure of information that is exempt
from Public Records disclosure pursuant to state or federal law.
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16.0 General Liability Insurance. For the Programs performed hereunder, F.C. United
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 F.C. United under this Agreement. The .insurance shall have
minimum limits of coverage of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily inj ury
liability and property damage liability. All insurance coverage shall be with insurer(s) approved by
City and licensed by the State of Florida to engage in the business of writing of insurance. City shall
be named on the foregoing insurance policies as "additional insured." F.C. United 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
City in compliance with other provisions of this Agreement. If City has any objection to the
coverage afforded by or other provision of the insurance required to be purchased and maintained by
F.C. United in accordance with this paragraph on the basis of its not complying with the Agreement,
City shall notify F.C. United in writing thereof within thirty (30) days of the date of delivery of such
certificates and endorsements to City. F.C. United 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.
18.0 Compliance With Laws. F.C. United 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. F.C. United acknowledges and agrees that it will take 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. F.C. United acknowledges that they have investigated prior to the
execution of this Agreement and satisfied themselves as to the conditions affecting City's facilities
that will or may be utilized by F.C. United to conduct the Programs, the availability of materials and
labor, the cost thereof, the requirements to obtain necessary insurance, permits, equipment, and the
steps necessary to complete the Programs. F.C. United warrants unto 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. F.C. United 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 Party Rights. This Agreement is not a third party 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
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parties hereto shall fully cooperate with each other and perform any further act(s) and execute and
deliver any further documents which maybe 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 reasonable attorney's fees
and paralegal fees, expenses and suit costs, including those associated with any appellate or post-
judgment 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
Chuck Pula, Director
1126 E. State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
PH: (407) 327-6599
FAX: (407) 327-4763
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To F.C. United: F.C. United, LLC
Gregory Brick, President
1052 Willa Springs Drive
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
PH: (407) 947-8041
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, F.C. United 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. F.C. United shall take all necessary and
reasonable precautions to protect the program participants and the public from being injured during
the Programs.
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. F.C. United
shall also immediately pay all compensation due to City pursuant to paragraph 8.0 of this Agreement.
31.0 F.C. United Signatory. The undersigned person executing this Agreement on behalf
of F.C. United hereby represents and warrants that he or she has the full authority to sign the
Agreement on behalf of F.C. United and that he or she has the authority to fully bind F.C. United to
the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
32.0 Interpretation. City and F.C. United 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 City's right to
sovereign immunity under section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other limitations imposed on City's
potential liability under state or federal law. As such, City shall not be liable under this Agreement
for punitive damages or interest for the period before judgment. Further, City shall not be liable for
any claim or judgment, or portion thereof, to any one person for more than one hundred thousand
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dollars ($100,000.00), 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 two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00). This
paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement.
35.0 Use of Central Winds Park and Trotwood Park Facilities. City Parks and
Recreation Department will provide practice times at Trotwood Park and Central Winds Park
Expansion and game times at Central Winds Park during the regular soccer season based on game
play times for each age group for the fall and springs seasons.
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 City for play
or practice due to inclement weather, lightning, vandalism, emergencies, acts of God, hazardous
conditions, or any other circumstances that City deems could injure the participants or damage the
facilities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and
year written above.
CITY:
City of Winter Springs,
a Florida municipal corporation
F.C. UNITED:
F.C. United, LLC.,
a Florida limited liability company
By:
Kevin Smith, City Manager
Date:
By:
Gregory Brick, President
Date:
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT
THIS RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT "Agreement made and entered
into this day of July, 2009, by and between the CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida
municipal corporation "City and F.C. United, LLC, a Florida limited liability company "F.C.
United
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City has certain recreational facilities available for use by the public; and
WHEREAS, F.C. United desires to offer a recreational program for the benefit of the public
using the public recreational facilities available to City; and
WHEREAS, City is willing to permit F.C. United program to take place at the Central
Winds Park and Trotwood Park and other City recreational facilities located within City of Winter
Springs, Florida.
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 term of this Agreement shall commence on August 1,
2009 and end on July 31, 2011.
3.0 School Board Contract. F.C. United hereby acknowledges that City and the School
Board of Seminole County have entered into that certain agreement that permits City to utilize
facilities owned by the School Board of Seminole County. F.C. United agrees that its use of any
facilities owned by the School Board is subject to the terms and conditions of that agreement
between City and the School Board of Seminole County.
4.0 Program and Additional Services Conducted by F.C. United. F.C. United shall
provide and promote a soccer program to enhance the existing recreational programs offered by City.
The program shall include, but shall not be limited to, a fall and spring soccer league for participants
ages 4 through 19, a travel and tournament soccer team, a soccer camp, motivational seminars, and
other recreational type special events. Camps and clinics shall include, but not be limited to, clinics
for youth, teams, coaches, officials, parents, and TOPS programs. Special events shall include, but
not be limited to, soccer cup games, playoff games, championship games, invitational games,
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fundraisers and a dribble, pass and shoot competition. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement,
the aforesaid programs shall hereinafter be referred to as "Programs." F.C. United shall not deviate
from the Programs set forth in this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. Programs
should be held during non school hours.
4.1 F.C. United shall also provide any and all additional services and equipment
necessary for the Program including, but not limited to: (i) providing administrative personnel to
collect fees, forms, and answer telephone inquiries regarding Programs; (ii) providing coaches
certifications background checks, referees, speakers, competition judges, scorers, and
administrative and support personnel to operate the Programs; (iii) providing all equipment necessary
to participate in the Programs, such as soccer balls, training aids, camp equipment, materials; (iv)
providing uniforms to participants for league play, all league, camp, and clinic shirts shall recognize
the City of Winter Springs Parks Recreation Department; (v) providing trophies, certificates, and
other give away items; (vi) providing all schedules and league handouts; (vii) providing for the set
up of all fields and equipment necessary for the Programs; and (viii) providing for the clean -up and
removal of all equipment and trash and debris brought to City facilities by F.C. United and their
guests, invitees, spectators, participants and personnel (clean -up shall be completed as soon as
practicable after each Program).
5.0 Certificates. Upon execution of this Agreement by F.C. United, and as a continuing
obligation hereunder, F.C. United shall provide copies to City of all local business tax receipts,
competency cards, or certificates necessary for the performance of the Programs.
6.0 Program Materials; Sale of Non -Food Items. F.C. United shall be permitted to
distribute programs, pictures, advertising and other promotional materials regarding the Programs.
F.C. United 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 City. F.C. United 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 Use of Facilities; City Services. F.C. United shall offer the Programs at the Central
Winds Park, Trotwood Park and Torcaso Park and at other designated City owned or controlled
facilities that may be authorized by City for use by F.C. United. F.C. United agrees that they will not
use any other City facility unless authorized pursuant to this Agreement. In addition, City will
provide the following services: (i) coordinate with F.C. United to conduct the Programs; (ii) provide
concessions services for F.C. United activities; (iii) include program information in City brochure
and send out through e-mail along with website links (iv) provide a phone line with voice mail for
F.C. United league information; (vi) provide goals, nets, corner flags and line and maintain all fields
at Central Winds Park and maintain all fields at Trotwood and Torcaso Park.
8.0 Compensation. For the use of City facilities and receipt of City services set forth in
paragraph 7.0 of this Agreement, F.C. United agrees to pay compensation to City as follows:
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8.1 F.C. United shall pay the City Fifteen Thousand and no /100 Dollars
($15,000.00) annually "Annual Fee This Annual Fee shall include Spring and Fall league play,
two (2) inter league tournaments, try -outs and clinics. Resident and non resident fees stated in
section 8.2 are included in the Annual Fee. In addition to the Annual Fee, F.C. United shall pay the
appropriate rental fees for facilities utilized for any additional tournaments or special events.
8.2 F.C. United shall be responsible for collecting any and all fees necessary for
participants to register and participate in a Program. Winter Springs residents shall pay registration
fees of Five and no /100 Dollars ($5.00) and non residents shall pay Twenty and no /100 Dollars
($20.00). Priority use of fields and City services shall be given to Winter Springs residents as
deemed appropriate by F.C. United and the City. F.C. United shall also retain copies of all receipts
issued to participants for the payment of said fees.
8.3 The Annual Fee shall be paid to the City in two (2) Seven Thousand Five
Hundred and no /100 Dollar ($7,500.00) installments per year. The first installment shall be due to
the City on or before March 1 of each year and the second installment shall be due to the City on or
before September 1 S` of each year. Each installment shall be accompanied by a current and complete
list of program participants and shall include their name, address, and phone number only, and in
which program they are participating. Failure to make payments within the time proscribed shall
result in a five percent (5%) late fee being added to the payment amount.
8.4 City and F.C. United agree that the compensation set forth in this section 8.0
shall be subject to review and revision by the Winter Springs City Commission at the conclusion of
the first year of this Agreement. Any modification of the compensation due under this section shall
be evidenced in a written addendum to this Agreement executed by both parties.
9.0 Reimbursement of Expenses. F.C. United shall reimburse the City for any and all
actual expenses incurred by the City in assisting F.C. United regarding any Program offered by F.C.
United including, but not limited to, field rental, and supervision/maintenance. The City will provide
F.C. United a written invoice(s) itemizing these expenses and payment shall be made by F.C. United
within thirty (30) days of receiving the invoice.
10.0 Disorderly Conduct; Alcohol and Controlled Substances. F.C. United 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. F.C. United shall
promote good sportsmanship to all Program participants. City representative responsible for the
partnerships is the Recreation Supervisor, he has the authority and responsibility to investigate and
resolve complaints and other inquires 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 F.C. United prior to, during,
or after any Program shall be strictly prohibited.
11.0 Status Conferences. At the request of City, F.C. United shall attend status
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conferences with 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. F.C. United shall be considered an
independent contractor under this Agreement. F.C. United shall be solely responsible and liable for
hiring and retaining all of its employees, personnel, contractors, coaches, and volunteers.
13.0 Indemnification and Hold Harmless. F.C. United shall indemnify and hold
harmless 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 F.C. United's scheduling,
permitting, promoting, maintaining, supervising, managing, coordinating, and conducting any
Program under this Agreement.
The indemnification provided above shall obligate the name F.C. United to defend at its own
expense or to provide for such defense, at the option of 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
City or its employees, attorneys, and officers which may result from F.C. United's performance under
this Agreement whether performed by F.C. United, or anyone directly or indirectly employed,
controlled, supervised, or directed by F.C. United. In all events 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 Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned by any party without the prior
written consent of all of the parties hereto.
15.0 Public Record. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of F.C.
United related, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, may be deemed to be a Public Record
whether in the possession or control of City or F.C. United. Said record, document, computerized
information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of F.C. United is subject
to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and may not be destroyed without the specific
written approval of City Manager. Upon request by City, F.C. United shall promptly supply copies
of said public records to City. All books, cards, registers, receipts, documents, and other papers in
connection with this Agreement shall at any and all reasonable times during the normal business
hours of F.C. United be open and freely exhibited to City for the purpose of examination and/or
audit. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall require the disclosure of information that is exempt
from Public Records disclosure pursuant to state or federal law.
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16.0 General Liability Insurance. For the Programs performed hereunder, F.C. United
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 F.C. United 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
City and licensed by the State of Florida to engage in the business of writing of insurance. City shall
be named on the foregoing insurance policies as "additional insured." F.C. United 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
City in compliance with other provisions of this Agreement. If City has any objection to the
coverage afforded by or other provision of the insurance required to be purchased and maintained by
F.C. United in accordance with this paragraph on the basis of its not complying with the Agreement,
City shall notify F.C. United in writing thereof within thirty (30) days of the date of delivery of such
certificates and endorsements to City. F.C. United 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.
18.0 Compliance With Laws. F.C. United 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. F.C. United acknowledges and agrees that it will take 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. F.C. United acknowledges that they have investigated prior to the
execution of this Agreement and satisfied themselves as to the conditions affecting City's facilities
that will or may be utilized by F.C. United to conduct the Programs, the availability of materials and
labor, the cost thereof, the requirements to obtain necessary insurance, permits, equipment, and the
steps necessary to complete the Programs. F.C. United warrants unto 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. F.C. United 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 Party Rights. This Agreement is not a third party 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
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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 Severabilitv. 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 reasonable attorney's fees
and paralegal fees, expenses and suit costs, including those associated with any appellate or post
judgment 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
Chuck Pula, Director
1126 E. State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
PH: (407) 327 -6599
FAX: (407) 327 -4763
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To F.C. United: F.C. United, LLC
Gregory Brick, President
1052 Willa Springs Drive
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
PH: (407) 947 -8041
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, F.C. United 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. F.C. United shall take all necessary and
reasonable precautions to protect the program participants and the public from being injured during
the Programs.
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. F.C. United
shall also immediately pay all compensation due to City pursuant to paragraph 8.0 of this Agreement.
31.0 F.C. United Signatory. The undersigned person executing this Agreement on behalf
of F.C. United hereby represents and warrants that he or she has the full authority to sign the
Agreement on behalf of F.C. United and that he or she has the authority to fully bind F.C. United to
the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
32.0 Interpretation. City and F.C. United 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 City's right to
sovereign immunity under section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other limitations imposed on City's
potential liability under state or federal law. As such, City shall not be liable under this Agreement
for punitive damages or interest for the period before judgment. Further, City shall not be liable for
any claim or judgment, or portion thereof, to any one person for more than one hundred thousand
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dollars ($100,000.00), 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 two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00). This
paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement.
35.0 Use of Central Winds Park and Trotwood Park Facilities. City Parks and
Recreation Department will provide practice times at Trotwood Park and Central Winds Park
Expansion and game times at Central Winds Park during the regular soccer season based on game
play times for each age group for the fall and springs seasons.
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 City for play
or practice due to inclement weather, lightning, vandalism, emergencies, acts of God, hazardous
conditions, or any other circumstances that City deems could injure the participants or damage the
facilities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and
year written above.
CITY: F.C. UNITED:
City of WinterSprings, F.C. United, LLC.,
a Florida municipal corporation a Florida limited liability i mpany
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By: By
KP n Smith; Cit3 Manager Grego B President
Date: "I c 9 Date: 2,?j (7 cl
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