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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInterlocal Agreement Establishing The Seminole Television Council INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE SEMINOLE TELEVISION COUNCIL THIS AGREEMENT entered into this day of 1997, by and between , (hereafter collectively or individually referred to as "Members(s) ") WIT N E SSE T H: WHEREAS, the parties desire to es~ablish a council to assist in the creation, financing, programming and management of local government and public educational cable television programming for Seminole County, Florida and its residents; and WHEREAS, by combining their financial resources the Members can realize substantial monetary savings with respect to the capital and operating expenses of the government and public educational cable television programming; and WHEREAS, this Agreement forms the basis for the creation of a separate administrative entity to be known as The Seminole Television Council (the "Council") whose powers shall be those set forth in thi s Agreement, together with any other powers establ ished by ehe Members which are not inconsistent with this Agreement, NOW, THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, as well as other good and valuable consideration not specifically mentioned, the parties agree as follows: 1. Membership. In addition to the Members executing this Agreement, any municipal corporation or special district located within Seminole County, Florida, the .Seminole Community College, the Seminole County School Eoard and Seminole County, a political subdivision of the State o.f Florida, may become Me1T\l:;)ers. t]ponthe affirmative'vote of a majority of exiS'i:ing. Me'tnbers~ allowing the new Member, the applicant shall execute an addendum to this-Agreement agreeing to be bound by its terms, as amended from time to time. A Member may termd.na.te its membership upon written notice to the Council. .-1 . " I , ~~ 2: ouration. This Agreement shall be effective upon its execution-' by the parties and its fil.ing w.ith the. Olerk< ot the Seminole, County Circuit Court as provided. in.. ~163~ 01, Florida Statut.es. This Agreement may only be terminated "by the affirma;t:.ive vote- o:f amajori ty of the Members.. 3. . -Orcra1'lization. Each Member. shall have one (1) vote' wli:ich shall be cast.'. by its.; representative who' must be present at the meeting to vote. All meetings shall be ope1'l.'to the public and all Members' representatives shall be subject to the Florida Government in the Sunshine Law. Each Member shall designate one (1) representative in writing to cast its vote. A maj ori ty of all existing Members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Council. As seon as practicable, the Council shall select a chairperson, vice-chairperson and secretary/treasurer as its officers. Officers shall serve one (1) year terms. The Council shall establish the duties of the officers and such other organizational rules as the Members may approve from time to time. 4. Powers. The Council shall have all powers necessary and incidental to create, finance, program and manage local government and public educational cable television programming, but specifically limited as set forth in ~163. 01, Fla. Stat., and generally as limited by federal and state law. These powers shall include but shall not be limited to the following: a). To obtain financial support. b) To accept gifts, grants or other monies or services. c) To contract for such equipment I property and services necessary to perform this Agreement. d) To establish a separate legal or administrative entity if necessary or desirable to perform this Agreement. e). To provide the manner in which funds are paid to or disbursed from the Council. f). To provide for the equitable allocation of capital and operating expenses among new and existing Members of the Council not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. g). To determine the acquisition, ownership, custody, operation or maintenance of personal property of the Council. h). To determine the fair and equitable allotment of programming time to each Member. -j I 5. Budqet Matters and Allocation of Expenses. As soon as practicable, the Members shall establish a budget for the capital and operating expenses of the Council. The Council shall determine the period of time which the initial budget will cover. The total amount of budgeted expenses shall be equitably divided by the Members to establish the financial obligation of each Member. Thereafter, a budget shall be established annually, which may consider surplus cash before allocating expenses among the Members. The obligation of each Member shall mature thirty (30) days after the approval of the budget. Member payments for their equitable share of expenses shall be made within thirty (30) days of invoice by the secretary/treasurer. The Council may not exceed the total budgeted expenses without amending the budget. No Member shall be entitled to a return of any monies if it elects to terminate its membership, however, if this Agreement is terminated, the Members i. . ! 2 may agree to an equitable disbursement of the remaining assecs of the Council. 6. Programminq Content. Each Member shall determine the content of all programming in its allotted time, except as restricted by state and/or federal law. 7. Amendment S . This Agreement may be amended by a maj ori ty vote of its Members, effective upon fili~g same with the Clerk of the Seminole County Circuit Court. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, have hereunto set their hands and seals this day of , 1997. Attested By: Mayor - Altamonte Springs Patsy Wainright, City Clerk DATED: J. Dudley Bates Attested By: City of Casselberry Bruce A. Pronovost, Mayor Thelma McPherson, City Clerk DATED: Attested By: City of Lake Mary Carol A. Foster, City Clerk DATED: David J. Mealor, Mayor Attested By: City of Longwood Geraldine Zambri, City Clerk DATED: Rusty Miles, Mayor Attested By: City of OViedo Cynthia S. Bonham, City Clerk DATED: Miriam W. Bruce, Mayor 3 Attested By: Janet R. Daugherty, City Clerk DATED: Attested By: Margo M. Hopkins, City Clerk DATED: Attested By: Maryanne Morsel Clerk of the Court DATED: Attested By: Karen Brightman, Clerk to the Board DATED: Attested By: DATED: This Instrument prepared by: Stephen H.' Coover Hutchison, MQmele & Coover, P.A. 230 North park Ave., P.O. Box 1149 Saniord, FL 32772-1149 c:\wp51\fiLes\agreemen\tvchan.agr 03/11/98 City of Sanford Larry A. Dalel Mayor City of Winter Springs Paul P. Partyka Seminole County Commission Randall C. Morris, Chairman Seminole County School Board Paul J. Hagerty, Superintendent Seminole Community College ~~ McGee, President 4