HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 05 11 Regular 501 - Naming Rights and Sponsorship Agreements for Eagle Nest ParkREGULAR AGENDA ITEM 501
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | MAY 11, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
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Naming Rights and Sponsorship Agreements for Eagle Nest Park
SUMMARY
The City desires to utilize a portion of City owned property at the intersection of Michael
Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole Trail to develop a pocket park with educational
materials focusing on Florida native landscaping, water conservation, and stormwater
best practices for homeowners.
City staff has collaborated with staff from the St. Johns River Water Management
District and Seminole County on a project approach to achieve the desired outcomes.
The direct cost associated with the development of this park will be fully funded by
external contributions. To cover the expenses of these construction efforts City staff has
received monetary or in-kind commitments from the following companies:
$20,000
The Wharton-Smith Foundation, Inc.
$5,000
Natures Care Orlando L.L.C (in-kind donation of labor for professional
installation of landscape material)
$2,500
Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.
Carrollo Engineers, Inc.
Kimely Horn and Associates Inc.
Empire Pipe & Supply Company, Inc.
Pat's Pump & Blower, L.L.C.
Proposed Park Amenities & Features Include:
Kiosk with educational signage on Florida native landscaping, water conservation,
and stormwater best practices
Pervious gravel walking paths and seating areas
Florida native trees:
Sweet Acacia
Flowering Dogwood
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Fringe Tree
Southern Magnolia
Florida Native Shrubs and Flowers:
Coreopsis
Pink Muhly
Beautyberry
Wild Coffee
Fire Bush
Florida Anise
Milkweed
Lantana
Beach Sunflower
Swamp Sunflower
Lyreleaf Sage
Blue Phlox
Blue Violet
Florida Green eyes
Columbine
Stokes Aster
Soft Green Eyes
Coastalplain Honeycombhead
Jacquemontia
Golden Ragwort
Pending approval by the City Commission construction is anticipated to begin in mid-
late June with an anticipated completion date of early August.
FUNDING SOURCE
No City funds will be utilized for this project, all construction costs will be covered by
monetary and in-kind contributions.
Post construction operations and maintenance expenses for the park will be covered by
available funds from the Parks and Grounds maintenance budget for the remainder of
FY26 and in future fiscal years. No new budget requests will be submitted for any future
O&M expenses.
RECOMMENDATION
City Staff is recommending the Commission approve the naming rights agreement for
The Wharton-Smith Foundation, Inc. for Eagle Nest Park.
Pursuant to the provisions contained within Chapter 2 Article IX of the City Code which
addresses procedures for naming of buildings, parks and streets this authority is solely
vested in the City Commission.
Additionally staff is recommending approval of sponsorship agreements for the project
from the following companies: Natures Care Orlando L.L.C, Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.,
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Kimley Horn and Associates Inc., Carrollo Engineers, Inc., Empire Pipe & Supply
Company, Inc., and Pat's Pump & Blower, L.L.C. Staff further requests authorization for
the City Manager to execute these agreements on behalf of the City.
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Eagle Nest Park
A collaborative outreach project between the City of Winter Springs, Seminole County, and
St. Johns River Water Management District to educate residents on water conservation,
Florida native landscaping, and stormwater best practices.
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Proposed Project Site
The City of Winter Springs owns approximately .36 acres of property at the intersection of Michael Blake Blvd
and the Cross Seminole Trail.
This location is ideal for the outreach project as it is accessible by users of the trail and centrally located within
Winter Springs.
The proposed garden would be approximately 65’X65’ leaving the remaining space as open green space.
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Park Amenities & Features
•Kiosk with educational signage on Florida native landscaping, water conservation, and stormwater best practices
•Pervious gravel walking paths and seating areas
•Florida native trees:
•Sweet Acacia
•Flowering Dogwood
•Fringe Tree
•Southern Magnolia
•Florida Native Shrubs and Flowers:
•Coreopsis
•Pink Muhly
•Beautyberry
•Wild Coffee
•Fire Bush
•Florida Anise
•Milkweed
•Lantana
•Beach Sunflower
•Swamp Sunflower
•Lyreleaf Sage
•Blue Phlox
•Blue Violet
•Florida Green eyes
•Columbine
•Stokes Aster
•Soft Green Eyes
•Coastalplain Honeycombhead
•Jacquemontia
•Golden Ragwort
Southern Magnolia
Lantana
Blue Phlox
Beach Sunflower
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Project Design & Conceptual Rendering
*conceptual rendering not to scale 143
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Project Sponsors
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NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENT
EAGLE NEST PARK
THIS NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this
_______ day of ______________________, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY
OF WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida municipal corporation located at 1126 E. State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Florida 32708 (“City”) and WHARTON-SMITH FOUNDATION, INC., a
Florida Not For Profit Corporation whose principal address is 750 Monroe Rd., Sanford, Florida
32771 (“Wharton-Smith Foundation”) (collectively, the “Parties”).
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City owns approximately 0.36 acres of real property, more or less, which
is generally located at the intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole Trail (Parcel
Id. 06-21-31-508-0P10-0000) (the “Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City, in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management District
and Seminole County, intends to develop the Subject Property as a park containing a garden and
greenspace areas for the purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native landscaping,
water conservation, and stormwater best management practices (the “Eagle Nest Park” or the
“Park”); and
WHEREAS, the construction of Eagle Nest Park shall culminate in a “Grand Opening
Ceremony Ceremony,” to be held by the City of Winter Springs upon completion of the Park, at a
date and time determined in the City’s sole discretion; and
WHEREAS, the City and Wharton-Smith Foundation desire to enter into an agreement
whereby the City will grant Wharton-Smith Foundation certain naming rights to Eagle Nest Park
under the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the provisions contained in this Agreement, and
other good and valuable consideration which the parties acknowledge has been received, the
parties agree as follows:
1.0 Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and by this
reference are fully incorporated into this Agreement.
2.0 Term and Notice of Renewal.
The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for
a period of five (5) years, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement. Following the initial term, the Parties may renew this Agreement by mutual written
agreement.
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3.0 Naming Rights – Eagle Nest Park; Other Benefits. During the term of this Agreement,
Eagle Nest Park shall be named the “Wharton-Smith Foundation Eagle Nest Park,” or such
substantially similar name as is mutually agreed upon in writing by the Parties. The naming of
Eagle Nest Park may include the respective logos of Wharton-Smith Foundation and the City. The
naming rights and other benefits granted to Wharton-Smith Foundation hereunder are conditioned
upon Wharton-Smith Foundation fulfilling its payment and other obligations as explicitly stated
herein and not engaging in conduct that is detrimental to the City’s recognition. The naming rights
and other benefits awarded to Wharton-Smith Foundation under this Agreement shall be as
follows:
(a) Wharton-Smith Foundation’s name and logo shall be displayed prominently on both
the welcome kiosk and main sign located at Eagle Nest Park.
(b) Wharton-Smith Foundation’s logo shall additionally be placed on one educational sign
located in Eagle Nest Park.
(c) Wharton-Smith Foundation’s name shall be placed on one bench, picnic table, or other
seating area at Eagle Nest Park. The type of seating area to be provided shall be at the
sole discretion of the City.
(d) Wharton-Smith Foundation shall receive recognition as the primary sponsor in all
official City communications concerning Eagle Nest Park. This shall include
recognition on the City’s website, in City social media posts, and in the City’s
newsletter.
(e) Wharton-Smith Foundation shall be recognized for its contribution as the primary
naming sponsor of Eagle Nest Park in at least one (1) standalone social media post from
a City social media account.
(f) Wharton-Smith Foundation shall be featured in a press release from the City
recognizing Wharton-Smith Foundation as the naming sponsor of Eagle Nest Park.
(g) A representative from Wharton-Smith Foundation shall be afforded the opportunity to
speak at Eagle Nest Park Grand Opening Ceremony.
(h) Wharton-Smith Foundation shall be afforded the opportunity to provide a free
giveaway at the Grand Opening Ceremony of Eagle Nest Park. The giveaway shall
consist only of small, branded items such as seed packets or reusable water bottles. The
City shall approve the items to be distributed at the giveaway in advance of the Grand
Opening Ceremony.
(i) Wharton-Smith Foundation shall be afforded the opportunity to provide branded
educational materials at the Grand Opening Ceremony. The educational materials shall
consist of brochures or digital media slides concerning sustainability, water
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conservation, native landscaping, or similar. The City shall approve of the educational
materials to be distributed at the Grand Opening Ceremony in advance of the event.
3.1 The Parties agree to act in good faith to agree upon the exact size, location, and/or
depiction of Wharton-Smith Foundation’s name and logo to be employed by the City in all printed
or web-based content, which depiction shall be designed at Wharton-Smith Foundation’s sole cost
and expense.
3.2 Wharton-Smith Foundation hereby grants to the City a limited, non-exclusive
license to use Wharton-Smith Foundation’s name and logo for purpose of communicating
Wharton-Smith Foundation’s sponsorship of and naming rights to Eagle Nest Park. The City may
use Wharton-Smith Foundation’s name or logo in marketing efforts online, in print, on promotional
items, and in advertising and signage, in accordance with the naming rights benefits outlined
above.
3.3 The naming rights granted under this Section are limited to Eagle Nest Park and do
not apply to any other City parks, City facilities, or special events.
3.4 Should the welcome kiosk, main sign, educational signage, and/or seating areas
bearing Wharton-Smith Foundation’s name and logo be destroyed or damaged such that Wharton-
Smith Foundation’s name and logo are removed or not clearly visible, the City shall make
reasonable efforts to repair such item(s) and restore the logo in a timely manner, at the City’s sole
discretion. The City is under no continuing obligation to replace items which have been destroyed
and cannot reasonably be repaired, but may replace such items at its discretion.
4.0 Industry Exclusivity – Eagle Nest Park; Other Sponsors. During the term of
this Agreement, the City shall not enter into any agreement with a general contractor or
construction management firm for the naming rights to a structure or space within Eagle Nest Park.
However, nothing under this Agreement shall limit or prohibit the City from retaining and using
other sponsors at Eagle Nest Park, provided the sponsorship materials from any other sponsors
neither interfere with the display of the naming rights granted to Wharton-Smith Foundation under
Section 3.0 herein nor directly compete with or conflict with Wharton-Smith Foundation’s core
business, purpose, or brand identity.
5.0 Consideration – Naming Rights Fee. In exchange for the naming rights and
other benefits granted under this Agreement, Wharton-Smith Foundation shall pay the City a total
sum of TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($20,000.00) (the “Rights Fee”).
Wharton-Smith Foundation shall pay the Rights Fee to the City in one lump-sum payment, due
and payable on the Effective Date. All payments due the City hereunder shall be remitted to: the
City of Winter Springs, 1126 E. State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32801, Attn: Finance
Department.
6.0 Operation and Maintenance of Eagle Nest Park. The City will be solely responsible
for operating and maintaining Eagle Nest Park in a condition suitable for public use. Wharton-
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Smith Foundation shall refrain from engaging in activities that would interfere with the City’s
operation and maintenance of Eagle Nest Park.
7.0 Damage To Eagle Nest Park. In the event that Eagle Nest Park is damaged by fire, natural
disaster, vandalism, or other unforeseen events, the City shall use reasonable efforts to repair or
restore the park in a timely manner. If Eagle Nest Park cannot be reasonably repaired or restored
within six (6) months, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith a prorated refund of the Rights Fee
or an alternative resolution, such as extending the term of the Agreement at no additional cost to
Wharton-Smith Foundation. Further, if Eagle Nest Park is permanently closed, Wharton-Smith
Foundation shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and receive a pro-rata refund of the
prepaid Rights Fee.
8.0 Default and Remedies.
8.1 If either party fails to perform its obligations under this Agreement and such failure
continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice from the non-defaulting party, the
non-defaulting party may terminate this Agreement.
8.2 In the event of termination due to Wharton-Smith Foundation’s default, the City
shall have the right to remove all references to Wharton-Smith Foundation’s name and logo from
Eagle Nest Park and remove all Wharton-Smith Foundation marketing and promotional materials.
Further, Wharton-Smith Foundation shall forfeit any paid Rights Fee made to the City pursuant to
Section 5.0.
8.3 In the event of termination due to the City’s default, Wharton-Smith Foundation
shall be entitled to a refund of a pro-rata portion of any paid Rights Fee made to the City pursuant
to Section 5.0 for the period in which the City was in default.
9.0 General Provisions.
9.1 The parties acknowledge and agree that the City solicits sponsors and advertisers
for City facilities who provide services and/or products to residents of the community and whose
product, message or service is consistent with the mission and values of the City. Additionally, the
City welcomes sponsorship and advertising opportunities that enhance the City’s ability to deliver
an additional source of financial, in-kind and technical assistance for programs, events, projects
and sites from both non-profit and for-profit entities and individuals. The City maintains its
sponsorship and naming rights program as a non-public forum and exercises sole discretion over
who is eligible to become a sponsor, and the level and kind of benefits provided to sponsors
according to the best interests of the City and the special events that will be scheduled and
conducted by the City.
9.2 The parties acknowledge and agree that the areas of City owned or leased property,
or portions thereof, that are designated by the City for sponsorship opportunities and certain event
activities are maintained as a non-public forum. The City intends to preserve its rights and
discretion to exercise full editorial control over the placement, content, appearance, and wording
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of sponsorship affiliations and messages. The City may make distinctions on the appropriateness
of sponsors based on the subject matter of a potential sponsorship recognition message or
advertisement and reserves the right to revise, reject or omit content. However, the City will not
deny sponsorship opportunities based on Wharton-Smith Foundation’s viewpoint. Wharton-Smith
Foundation acknowledges that the City’s policy is that the City, in its sole discretion and
judgement, will not accept sponsorships from any company, person or organization that is engaged
in any of the following activities and/or has a mission supporting any of the following subject
matters: (a) commentary, advocacy, or promotion of issues, candidates, and campaigns pertaining
to political elections; (b) depiction in any form of profanity or obscenity, or promotion of sexually
oriented products, activities, or materials; (c) promotion of bigotry, prejudice and/or hate; (d)
promotion of the sale or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons, or glorification of violent
acts; and (e) promotion or depiction of illegal products, or glorification of illegal products,
activities, or materials. The parties recognize that the City’s entering into a Naming Rights
Agreement with Wharton-Smith Foundation does not constitute an endorsement of Wharton-Smith
Foundation or any other sponsor or any of their services and products, but said Agreement does
imply an affiliation between the City and Wharton-Smith Foundation. Such affiliation can affect
the reputation of the City among its citizens and its ability to govern effectively. Therefore, any
proposal, material, or services offered by Wharton-Smith Foundation at the Subject Property
compromises the public’s perception of the City’s neutrality or its ability to act in the public interest
will be rejected by the City at its sole discretion.
9.3 This Agreement and the naming rights benefits provided by the City hereunder shall
not be construed or interpreted as the City’s endorsement of Wharton-Smith Foundation’s
organization, products, or services. The City will not make any statements that directly or indirectly
advocate or endorse Wharton-Smith Foundation or any other sponsor organization, products, or
services. Materials or communications, including but not limited to, print, video, internet,
broadcast, or display items developed to promote or communicate the sponsorship using the City’s
name, marks, or logo, must have written approval from the City Manager. The City will neither
seek nor accept sponsors that manufacture products or take positions inconsistent with local, state,
or federal law or with City policies, positions, or resolutions.
9.4 The Parties acknowledge and agree that during special events held by the City on
City owned or leased property, some portions of City owned or leased property such as roads,
sidewalks and parks, may be considered a traditional, limited or designated public forum under
law. For these areas, the parties acknowledge that the general public may have certain levels of
First Amendment rights to express themselves freely within the parameters of the U.S. and Florida
Constitutions. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to exercise control over these
areas to promote an orderly special event and public safety, but the City’s control over and
acceptance of First Amendment activities may be limited and will be governed by constitutional
principles of law. The City does not provide any endorsements, guarantees, or commitments of
any kind to Wharton-Smith Foundation regarding any of these First Amendment activities should
they occur during a special event, even if said activities interfere, conflict, or impede Wharton-
Smith Foundation’s benefits provided under this Agreement.
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10.0 Entire Agreement. 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.
11.0 Sovereign Immunity. The City intends to avail itself of the benefits of Section
768.28, Florida Statutes and any other statutes and common law governing sovereign immunity to
the fullest extent possible. Neither this provision nor any other provision of 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.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to inure to the benefit of any third party for the purpose of
allowing any claim which would otherwise be barred under the doctrine of sovereign immunity or
by operation of law. This paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement.
12.0 Insurance. The City requires event and naming rights sponsors to maintain general
liability insurance. As such, for Wharton-Smith Foundation’s naming rights to Eagle Nest Park
and performance under this Agreement, Wharton-Smith Foundation 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 their performance under
this Agreement including, but not limited to, Wharton-Smith Foundation’s receipt and exercise of
any and all benefits received 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. Wharton-Smith Foundation shall furnish an insurance certificate
naming the City as additional an insured for purposes of the required general liability insurance to
include the expiration date of such coverage. Wharton-Smith Foundation shall be solely
responsible to pay the deductible, if any, relating to any claim made against the insurance
coverages provided under 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 Wharton-Smith
Foundation in accordance with this paragraph on the basis of its not complying with the
Agreement, the City shall notify Wharton-Smith Foundation in writing thereof within thirty (30)
days of the date of delivery of such certificate to the City. Wharton-Smith Foundation shall
continuously maintain such insurance in the amount, type, and quality as required by this
paragraph during the term of this Agreement.
13.0 Indemnification and Hold Harmless.
13.1 Wharton-Smith Foundation agrees to the fullest extent permitted by law, to
indemnify and hold harmless the City and its employees, officers, and attorneys from and against
all claims, losses, damages, personal injuries (including but not limited to death), or liability
(including reasonable attorney’s fees), which directly or indirectly arises out of, or results from
Wharton-Smith Foundation’s use of the naming rights granted hereunder and any act or failure to
act of Wharton-Smith Foundation or any person authorized by Wharton-Smith Foundation related
in any way whatsoever to Wharton-Smith Foundation’s performance under this Agreement, except
to the extent caused by the City’s negligence or willful misconduct.
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13.2 The indemnification provided above shall obligate Wharton-Smith Foundation 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 and liability and all suits and actions of every name and description that
may be brought against the City or its employees, officers, and attorneys which may arise or result
from this Agreement. In all events the City shall be permitted to choose legal counsel of its sole
choice, the fees for which shall be reasonable and subject to and included with this indemnification
provided herein. This section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
14.0 Non-Liability of City Officials and Employees. No City elected or appointed official
or City employee shall be personally liable to Wharton-Smith Foundation, or any successor in
interest, in the event of a Default or breach by the City of any term or condition of this Agreement.
Wharton-Smith Foundation hereby waives and releases any claim Wharton-Smith Foundation may
have against any City elected or appointed officials or City employees with respect to any default
or breach by the City.
15.0 Wharton-Smith Foundation’s Signatory. The undersigned person executing this
Agreement on behalf of Wharton-Smith Foundation hereby represents and warrants that they have
the full authority to sign said Agreement for Wharton-Smith Foundation and to fully bind Wharton-
Smith Foundation to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
16.0 General Miscellaneous Provisions. The following general miscellaneous provisions
shall apply to this Agreement.
16.1 Non-Business Day. In the event that any period of time, as set forth in this
Agreement, expires or any date herein occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday or other non-business
day, then such date shall automatically extend to 5:00 p.m. on the next subsequent business day.
16.2 No Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred unless prior
written consent is granted by the City Commission.
16.3 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), execute and
deliver any further documents that may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out the purposes
and intentions of this Agreement.
16.4 Section Reference. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, reference in
this Agreement to a whole number section (e.g., 3.0) shall include all related subsections (e.g., 3.1,
3.2, etc.)
16.5 Severability. If a word, sentence, or paragraph herein shall be declared illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional, the said word, sentence, or paragraph shall be severed from
this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be read as if said illegal, unenforceable, or
unconstitutional word, sentence, or paragraph did not exist.
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16.6 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the
State of Florida. Venue of all disputes shall be properly placed in Seminole County, Florida. The
parties agree that the Agreement was consummated in Seminole County, and the site of the Event
is Seminole County. If any dispute concerning this Agreement arises under Federal law, the venue
will be Orlando, Florida. Any objections to jurisdiction and venue are expressly waived.
16.7 Attorney’s Fees. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in
connection with the parties hereto, each party shall bear their own costs and attorney’s fees.
16.8 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 rights, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
16.9 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 prepared, 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 addresses, of which any party hereto shall have given written
notice as provided herein):
TO THE CITY: City Manager
City of Winter Springs
1126 East S.R. 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708-2799
(407) 327-5957 (Phone)
(407) 327-6686 (Fax)
TO SPONSOR: WHARTON-SMITH FOUNDATION, INC.
750 Monroe Rd.
Sanford, FL 32771
Copy to: WHWW, INC.
Registered Agent of Wharton-Smith Foundation, Inc.
329 Park Avenue North, Second Floor
Winter Park, FL 32789
16.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which when so executed and delivered, shall be original; but such counterparts shall
together constitute but one and the same instrument.
16.11 Public Records. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of
Wharton-Smith Foundation related, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, may be deemed to be
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a Public Record whether in the possession or control of the City or Wharton-Smith Foundation.
Said record, document, computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph,
or other writing of Wharton-Smith Foundation is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes, and may not be destroyed without the specific written approval of the City. Upon request
by the City, Wharton-Smith Foundation shall promptly supply copies of said public records to the
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 Wharton-
Smith Foundation be open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination and/or
audit.
IF WHARTON-SMITH FOUNDATION HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE WHARTON-
SMITH FOUNDATION’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.
16.12 Interpretation. Both the City and Wharton-Smith Foundation 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.
16.13 No Joint Venture. This Agreement shall not in any way be deemed to create a
joint venture or principal-agent relationship between Wharton-Smith Foundation and the City.
16.14 No City Representations and Warranties; Success of Naming Rights.
Wharton-Smith Foundation recognizes that the City has made no representations and
warranties regarding the success of Eagle Nest Park or Wharton-Smith Foundation’s naming rights
thereto. Wharton-Smith Foundation agrees and acknowledges that the City has in no way
guaranteed that Eagle Nest Park or Wharton-Smith Foundation’s naming rights thereto will be
successful by any person’s standard and belief of success.
16.15 Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute between the parties arising out of
this Agreement, the City and Wharton-Smith Foundation shall use good faith to promptly resolve
their disputes amicably. The parties agree to not commence litigation until attempting to resolve
any disputes through mediation. Each party shall equally split the cost of mediation.
16.16 Amendment of Agreement. Modifications or changes in this Agreement must be
in writing and executed by the parties bound to this Agreement.
[Signatures to Follow]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day
and year written above.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA WHARTON-SMITH FOUNDATION,
INC.
By:_________________________ By:__________________________
Kevin Sweet, City Manager Name/Title: ________________________
(Please print)
Date: _______________ Date: _____________
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SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
EAGLE NEST PARK
THIS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the
____ day of ___________________, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida municipal corporation located at 1126 E. State Road 434, Winter
Springs, Florida 32708 (“City”) and NATURE’S CARE ORLANDO, LLC, a Florida limited
liability company with a principal address at 747 Commerce Blvd, Suite A, Long wood, Florida
32750 (“Sponsor”) (collectively, the “Parties”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City owns approximately 0.36 acres of real property, more or less, which
is generally located at the intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole Trail (Parcel
Id. 06-21-31-508-0P10-0000) (the “Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City, in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management District
and Seminole County, intends to develop the Subject Property as a park containing a garden and
greenspace areas for the purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native landscaping,
water conservation, and stormwater best management practices (the “Eagle Nest Park” or the
“Park”); and
WHEREAS, Sponsor desires to contribute to the City by sponsoring the City’s Eagle Nest
Park project by contributing in-kind landscaping services once construction of the Park is
completed; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the Sponsor ’s contribution of in-kind landscaping
services to the City in support of the Park project, the City desires to provide the Sponsor with the
sponsorship benefits as more specifically set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the provisions contained in this Agreement,
and other good and valuable consideration which the parties acknowledge has been received, the
parties agree as follows:
1.0 Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and by this
reference are fully incorporated into this Agreement.
2.0 Term; Termination.
2.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date and
shall terminate when the Parties have completed their respective obligations under this Agreement.
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2.2 Post-Termination Obligations. Following the expiry of this Agreement’s
Term, should the welcome kiosk or any other items at the Park bearing Sponsor’s logo be damaged
such that Sponsor’s logo is removed or no longer clearly visible, the City shall make reasonable
efforts to repair the kiosk and restore Sponsor’s logo in a timely manner, at the City’s sole
discretion. Following the Term of this Agreement, the City is under no continuing obligation to
replace items which have been destroyed and which cannot reasonably be repaired.
2.3 Termination. If either party fails to perform its obligations under this Agreement
and such failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice from the non-
defaulting party, the non-defaulting party may terminate this Agreement. In the event of
termination due to Sponsor’s default, the City has the right to remove all references to Sponsor’s
name and logo from Eagle Nest Park. In the event of termination due to the City’s default,
Sponsor shall be entitled to a refund of the entire Sponsorship Payment provided to the City.
3.0 General Provisions.
3.1 General Scope and Context of Sponsorship. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that the City solicits sponsors and advertisers for parks and recreation events and projects
who provide services and/or products to residents of the community and whose product,
message, or service is consistent with the mission and values of the City. Additionally, the City
welcomes sponsorship and advertising opportunities that enhance the City’s ability to deliver an
additional source of financial, in-kind and technical assistance for programs, events, projects and
sites from both non-profit and for-profit entities and individuals. The City maintains its
sponsorship program as a non-public forum and exercises sole discretion over who is eligible to
become a sponsor and the level and kind of benefits provided to sponsors according to the best
interests of the City.
3.2 Permissible Sponsors and Message Content. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that the areas of City owned or leased property, or portions thereof, including the Subject
Property, that are designated by the City for sponsorship opportunities and certain event activities
are maintained as a non-public forum. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to
exercise full editorial control over the placement, content, appearance, and wording of
sponsorship affiliations and messages. The City may make distinctions on the appropriateness of
sponsors based on the subject matter of a potential sponsorship recognition message or
advertisement and reserves the right to revise, reject or omit content. However, the City will not
deny sponsorship opportunities based on the Sponsor’s viewpoint. Sponsor acknowledges that
the City’s policy is that the City, in its sole discretion and judgement, will not accept
sponsorships from any company, person or organization that is engaged in any of the following
activities and/or has a mission supporting any of the following subject matters: (a) commentary,
advocacy, or promotion of issues, candidates, and campaigns pertaining to political elections; (b)
depiction in any form of profanity or obscenity, or promotion of sexually oriented products,
activities, or materials; (c) promotion of bigotry, prejudice and/or hate; (d) promotion of the sale
or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons, or glorification of violent acts; and (e)
promotion or depiction of illegal products, or glorification of illegal products, activities, or
materials. The parties recognize that the City’s entering into a Sponsorship Agreement with
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Sponsor does not constitute an endorsement of the Sponsor or any other sponsor or any of their
services and products, but said Agreement does imply an affiliation between the City and the
Sponsor. Such affiliation can affect the reputation of the City among its citizens and its ability to
govern effectively. Therefore, any proposal, material, or services offered by Sponsor at the
Subject Property compromises the public’s perception of the City’s neutrality or its ability to act
in the public interest will be rejected by the City at its sole discretion.
3.3 City’s Recognition of Sponsor – General Guidelines. This Agreement and
the sponsorship benefits provided by the City hereunder shall not be construed or interpreted as
the City’s endorsement of Sponsor’s organization, products or services. The City will not make
any statements that directly or indirectly advocate or endorse a Sponsor’s organization, products,
or services. Materials or communications, including, but not limited to, print, video, internet,
broadcast, or display items developed to promote or communicate the sponsorship using the
City’s name, marks, or logo, must have written approval from the City Manager or his/her
designee. The City will neither seek nor accept sponsors that manufacture products or take
positions inconsistent with local, state, or federal law or with City policies, positions, or
resolutions.
3.4 Other Public Forum Areas. The parties acknowledge and agree that City owned
or leased property, such as roads, sidewalks and parks, including the Subject Property, may at
some or all times be considered a traditional, limited or designated public forum under law. For
these areas, the parties acknowledge that the general public may have certain levels of First
Amendment rights to express themselves freely within the parameters of the U.S. and Florida
Constitutions. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to exercise control over these
areas to promote an orderly special event and public safety, but the City’s control over and
acceptance of First Amendment activities may be limited and will be governed by constitutional
principles of law. The City does not provide any endorsements, guarantees, or commitments of
any kind to Sponsor regarding any of these First Amendment activities, should they occur at
Eagle Nest Park, even if said activities interfere, conflict, or impede the sponsorship benefits
provided to Sponsor under this Agreement.
3.5 Conflicts. Sponsor, and their employees, agents, contractors, and
representatives, shall not do, or omit to do, anything which may: (a) bring the Eagle Nest Park or
the City and its officials into disrepute; disparage the Eagle Nest Park or the City or its officials;
(c) damage goodwill associated with the Eagle Nest Park; or (d) be otherwise prejudicial to the
image and/or reputation the City or its officials.
4.0 Sponsorship Services. For the sponsorship benefits provided by the City, Sponsor
shall provide the City with in-kind landscape maintenance services valued at five thousand
dollars and 00/100 ($5,000.00) (the “Services”). The Services shall involve general landscape
maintenance which may include but are not limited to: mowing and turf care; pruning and
trimming of shrubs, hedges, and ornamentals; weedeater trimming; edging; weeding; pruning
and tree trimming; removal of grass clippings and other debris; and mulching. The precise
Services to be performed and the timing of said Services shall be at the discretion of the City,
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and shall be confirmed by the City in writing prior to the Sponsor providing any services under
this Agreement.
4.1 Provision of Services. Sponsor shall provide the Services following the
City’s completion of construction of the Park. Sponsor shall provide the Services only
upon receiving written confirmation from the City that services are needed and shall
perform only the Services requested by the City. Upon completion of the Services to the
City’s satisfaction, the Sponsor shall provide the City with an invoice which details what
services were performed and which contains an accurate representation of the cost of
such Services. The Sponsor shall provide no more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00)
worth of Services over the course of this Agreement. Sponsor may provide the Services
over the course of multiple requests for service until the value of the Services provided
totals $5,000.00. The City shall not be required to compensate the Sponsor for the value
of any Services rendered which exceeds the $5,000.00 amount provided for in this
Sponsorship Agreement. The Sponsor recognizes that the City owes to the Sponsor only
the Sponsorship Benefits as provided in this Agreement and does not owe to Sponsor any
further consideration, monetary or otherwise.
4.2 Responsibilities of Sponsor. Sponsor shall do, perform and carry out in a
professional manner all Services required to be performed by this Agreement. Sponsor
shall also use the degree of care and skill in performing the Services that are ordinarily
exercised under similar circumstances by reputable members of Sponsor ’s profession
working in the same or similar locality as the Sponsor. The Sponsor (for itself and any of
its employees, contractors, partners, and agents used to perform the Services) hereby
warrants unto the City that all of its employees (and those of any of its contractors,
partners, and agents used to perform the Services) have sufficient experience to properly
complete the Services specified herein or as may be performed pursuant to this
Agreement. In pursuit of any Services, the Sponsor shall supervise and direct the
Services, using its best skill and attention and shall enforce strict discipline and good
order among its employees. The Sponsor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and lawful orders of any public authority bearing on the performance of the
Services. Precautions shall be exercised at all times for the protection of all persons
(including the City’s employees) and property. The safety provisions of all applicable
laws, regulations, and codes shall be observed. Hazards arising from the use of vehicles,
machinery, and equipment shall be guided or eliminated in accordance with the highest
accepted standard of safety. Sponsor shall be solely and absolutely responsible and
assume all liability for the safety and supervision of its principals, employees,
contractors, and agents while performing Services provided hereunder.
4.3 Independent Contractor. The Sponsor and his or her employees or agents
performing under this contract are not employees or agents of the City. The Sponsor will
not hold himself/herself out as nor claim to be an officer or employee of the City by
reason of this contract. With regard to any and all Services performed hereunder, it is
specifically understood and agreed to by and between the parties hereto that the
contractual relationship between the City and Sponsor is such that the Sponsor is an
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independent contractor and not an agent of the City. The Sponsor, its contractors,
partners, agents, and their employees are independent contractors and not employees of
the City. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to establish any relationship
other than that of an independent contractor, between the City, on one hand, and the
Sponsor, its contractors, partners, employees, or agents, during or after the performance
of the Services under this Agreement.
4.4 Force Majeure. Any delay or failure of either party in the performance of
its required obligations hereunder shall be excused if and to the extent caused by acts of
God; fire; flood; windstorm; explosion; riot; war; sabotage; strikes (except involving
Service Providers labor force); extraordinary breakdown of or damage to City's affiliates'
generating plants, their equipment, or facilities; court injunction or order; federal and/or
state law or regulation; order by any regulatory agency; or cause or causes beyond the
reasonable control of the party affected; provided that prompt notice of such delay is
given by such party to the other and each of the parties hereunto shall be diligent in
attempting to remove such cause or causes. If any circumstance of Force Majeure
remains in effect for sixty days, either party may terminate this Agreement. Monetary
damages shall not be awarded in the event of force majeure.
5.0 Sponsorship of Eagle Nest Park. This Agreement shall be solely for the Sponsor’s
sponsorship the City’s construction of Eagle Nest Park. Eagle Nest park will be located on a
City-owned parcel of approximately 0.36 acres of real property generally located at the
intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole Trail (Parcel Id. 06-21-31-508-
0P10-0000). Eagle Nest Park will be designed, constructed, and developed by the City of Winter
Springs in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management District and Seminole
County. Eagle Nest Park will contain a garden, greenspace areas, and other features for the
purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native landscaping, water conservation,
and stormwater best management practices. The construction and development of Eagle Nest
Park shall culminate in a Grand Opening Ceremony, to be held by the City of Winter Springs
upon completion of the Park. The benefits granted to Sponsor hereunder are conditioned upon
Sponsor fulfilling its obligations as explicitly stated herein and not engaging in conduct that is
detrimental to the City’s recognition. The benefits provided to Sponsor under this Agreement
shall be as follows:
(a) Sponsor’s logo shall be featured on the welcome kiosk at Eagle Nest Park for as long
as the welcome kiosk remains at Eagle Nest Park.
(b) Sponsor’s logo shall be featured on one (1) educational sign at the Park for so long as
the educational sign remains at the Park.
(c) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park on the City’s
website.
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(d) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park via one (1) edition
of the City Newsletter. This recognition via the City Newsletter shall occur alongside
the recognition of other sponsors of the Park.
(e) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park via one (1)
standalone spotlight post from a City social media account.
(f) Sponsor shall receive recognition during the Grand Opening Ceremony.
(g) Sponsor shall be afforded the opportunity to provide a free giveaway at the Grand
Opening Ceremony of Eagle Nest Park. The giveaway shall consist only of small,
branded items such as seed packets or reusable water bottles. The City shall approve
the items to be distributed at the giveaway in advance of the Grand Opening Ceremony.
(h) Sponsor shall be featured in a press release from the City recognizing Sponsor as an
official sponsor of Eagle Nest Park.
5.1 The Parties agree to act in good faith to agree upon the exact size, location, and/or
depiction of Sponsor’s logo to be employed by the City in all printed or web-based content, which
depiction shall be designed at Sponsor’s sole cost and expense.
5.2 Sponsor hereby grants the City a limited, non-exclusive license to use Sponsor’s
name and logo for purpose of communicating Sponsor’s sponsorship of Eagle Nest Park. The City
may use Sponsor’s name and/or logo in marketing efforts online, in print, on promotional items,
and in advertising and signage, in accordance with the benefits outlined above.
6.0 Operation and Maintenance of Eagle Nest Park. The City will be solely responsible
for operating and maintaining Eagle Nest Park in a condition suitable for public use. Sponsor shall
refrain from engaging in activities that would interfere with the City’s operation and maintenance
of the Park, except as otherwise provided herein.
7.0 General Provisions.
7.1 Entire Agreement. 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.
7.2 Sovereign Immunity. The City intends to avail itself of the benefits of Section
768.28, Florida Statutes and any other statutes and common law governing sovereign immunity to
the fullest extent possible. Neither this provision nor any other provision of 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.
Sponsor agrees that 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
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portion thereof, to any one person for over 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
three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00). Nothing in this Agreement is intended to inure to
the benefit of any third party for the purpose of allowing any claim which would otherwise be
barred under the doctrine of sovereign immunity or by operation of law. This paragraph shall
survive termination of this Agreement.
7.3 General Liability Insurance. The City requires sponsors to maintain
general liability insurance. As such, for Sponsor’s performance under this Agreement, Sponsor
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 performance under this Agreement including, but not limited to, Sponsor’s receipt
and exercise of any and all sponsorship benefits received 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. Sponsor shall furnish an insurance certificate
naming the City as an additional insured for purposes of the required general liability insurance to
include the expiration date of such coverage. Sponsor shall be solely responsible to pay the
deductible, if any, relating to any claim made against the insurance coverages provided under 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 Sponsor in accordance with this paragraph
on the basis of its not complying with the Agreement, the City shall notify Sponsor in writing
thereof within thirty (30) days of the date of delivery of such certificate to the City. Sponsor shall
continuously maintain such insurance in the amount, type, and quality as required by this
paragraph during the term of this Agreement.
7.4 Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Sponsor agrees to the fullest
extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its employees, officers, and
attorneys from and against all claims, losses, damages, personal injuries (including but not limited
to death), or liability (including reasonable attorney’s fees), which directly or indirectly arises out
of, or results from any act or failure to act of Sponsor or any person authorized by Sponsor related
in any way whatsoever to Sponsor’s sponsorship and performance under this Agreement. The
indemnification provided above shall obligate Sponsor 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 and liability
and all suits and actions of every name and description that may be brought against the City or its
employees, officers, and attorneys which may arise or result from this Agreement. In all events
the City shall be permitted to choose legal counsel of its sole choice, the fees for which shall be
reasonable and subject to and included with this indemnification provided herein. This section
shall survive termination of this Agreement.
7.5 Non-Liability of City Officials and Employees. No City elected or appointed
City official or employee shall be personally liable to Sponsor, or any successor in interest, in the
event of a Default or breach by the City of any term or condition of this Agreement. Sponsor
hereby waives and releases any claim Sponsor may have against such City officials or employees
with respect to any default or breach by the City.
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7.6 Standard of Care. In exercising its sponsorship benefits and performance under
this Agreement, Sponsor will use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar
circumstances by reputable members of its profession practicing in the same or similar locality.
Sponsor shall take reasonable precautions to protect the public and property from any safety
hazards directly or indirectly resulting from its participation in the Grand Opening Ceremony or
otherwise associated with its performance under this Agreement.
7.7 Sponsor’s Signatory. The undersigned person executing this Agreement on behalf
of Sponsor hereby represents and warrants that he has the full authority to sign said Agreement for
Sponsor and to fully bind Sponsor to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
7.8 Miscellaneous. The following general miscellaneous provisions shall apply
to this Agreement:
(a) No Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred unless prior written
consent is granted by the City Manager.
(b) 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), execute and
deliver any further documents that may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out
the purposes and intentions of this Agreement.
(c) 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), execute and
deliver any further documents that may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out
the purposes and intentions of this Agreement.
(d) Legal Representation. The parties acknowledge that Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire,
and Garganese, Weiss, D’Agresta, & Salzman, P.A., and other attorneys therein, have
acted as counsel for the City in connection with this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein, and have not given legal advice to any party hereto other than the
City.
(e) Severability. If a word, sentence, or paragraph herein shall be declared illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional, the said word, sentence, or paragraph shall be
severed from this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be read as if said illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional word, sentence, or paragraph did not exist.
(f) Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State
of Florida. Venue of all disputes shall be properly placed in Seminole County, Florida.
The parties agree that the Agreement was consummated in Seminole County, and the
site of the Event is Seminole County. If any dispute concerning this Agreement arises
under Federal law, the venue will be Orlando, Florida. Any objections to jurisdiction
and venue are expressly waived.
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(g) Attorney’s Fees. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in connection
with the parties hereto, each party shall bear their own costs and attorney’s fees.
(h) 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 rights, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
(i) 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 prepared, 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 addresses, of which any party hereto shall have given written
notice as provided herein):
To the City: City of Winter Springs
Attn: City Manager
1126 E. SR 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
P: (407) 327-5957
F: (407) 327-6686
To the Sponsor: Nature’s Care Orlando, LLC
Attn: Jaime Beaulieu
747 Commerce Circle, Suite A
Longwood, Florida 32750
P: (321) 316-4798
F: (321) 285-2151
(j) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed and delivered, shall be original; but such counterparts shall
together constitute but one and the same instrument.
(k) Public Record. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document, computerized
information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of Sponsor
related, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, may be deemed to be a Public Record
whether in the possession or control of the City or Sponsor. Said record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other
writing of Sponsor is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and
may not be destroyed without the specific written approval of the City. Upon request
by the City, Sponsor shall promptly supply copies of said public records to the City.
All books, cards, registers, receipts, documents, and other papers in connection with
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this Agreement shall at any and all reasonable times during the normal business hours
of Sponsor be open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination
and/or audit.
IF THE SPONSOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
SPONSOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING
TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS THE CITY CLERK, AT (407) 327-5955,
CITYCLERKDEPARTMENT@WINTERSPRINGSFL.ORG, 1126
EAST STATE ROAD 434, FLORIDA 32708.
(l) Interpretation. Both the City and Sponsor 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.
(m) No Joint Venture. This Agreement shall not in any way be deemed to create a joint
venture or principal-agent relationship between Sponsor and the City.
(n) No City Representations and Warranties; Success. Sponsor agrees and acknowledges
that the City has made no representations and warranties regarding the Park. Sponsor
agrees and acknowledges the City has in no way guaranteed that the Park or Grand
Opening Ceremony will be successful by any person’s standard and belief of success.
(o) Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute between the parties arising out of this
Agreement, the City and Sponsor shall use good faith to promptly resolve their disputes
amicably. In the event they are unsuccessful, the City and Sponsor agree not to
commence litigation until attempting to resolve their dispute through mediation. Each
party will equally split the cost of mediation.
(p) Amendment of Agreement. Modifications or changes in this Agreement must be in
writing and executed by the parties bound to this Agreement.
(q) Trafficking. As a condition of this contract, Contractor shall attest under penalty of
perjury, that Contractor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section
787.06(2), Florida Statutes. Attestations shall be documented using a Human
Trafficking Affidavit as provided by the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates
written below.
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CITY: SPONSOR:
By:__________________________ By:_________________________________
Kevin Sweet Print:_______________________________
City Manager Title:_______________________________
Date: ____________ Date: ____________
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SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
EAGLE NEST PARK
THIS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of
the ____ day of ___________________, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY
OF WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida municipal corporation located at 1126 E. State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Florida 32708 (“City”) and KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., a
Foreign profit corporation duly authorized to conduct business in Florida with a principal address
421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, NC 27601 (“Sponsor”) (collectively, the “Parties”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City owns approximately 0.36 acres of real property, more or less,
which is generally located at the intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole
Trail (Parcel Id. 06-21-31-508-0P10-0000) (the “Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City, in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management
District and Seminole County, intends to develop the Subject Property as a park containing a
garden and greenspace areas for the purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native
landscaping, water conservation, and stormwater best management practices (the “Eagle Nest
Park” or the “Park”); and
WHEREAS, Sponsor desires to contribute to the City by sponsoring Eagle Nest Park;
and
WHEREAS, in consideration of Sponsor’s contribution to the construction of Eagle Nest
Park, the City desires to provide the Sponsor with the sponsorship benefits as more specifically
set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the provisions contained in this Agreement,
and other good and valuable consideration which the parties acknowledge has been received, the
parties agree as follows:
1.0 Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and by this
reference are fully incorporated into this Agreement.
2.0 Term; Termination.
2.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date. The
construction of Eagle Nest Park shall culminate in a “Grand Opening Ceremony,” to be held by
the City of Winter Springs upon completion of the Park, at a date and time determined in the City’s
sole discretion. This Agreement shall terminate when the Parties have completed their respective
obligations under this Agreement following the conclusion of the Grand Opening Ceremony.
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2.2 Post-Termination Obligations. Following the expiry of this Agreement’s
Term, should the welcome kiosk or any other items at the Park bearing Sponsor’s logo be damaged
such that Sponsor’s logo is removed or no longer clearly visible, the City shall make reasonable
efforts to repair the kiosk and restore Sponsor’s logo in a timely manner, at the City’s sole
discretion. Following the Term of this Agreement, the City is under no continuing obligation to
replace items which have been destroyed and which cannot reasonably be repaired.
2.3 Termination. If either party fails to perform its obligations under this Agreement
and such failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice from the non-
defaulting party, the non-defaulting party may terminate this Agreement. In the event of
termination due to Sponsor’s default, the City has the right to remove all references to Sponsor’s
name and logo from Eagle Nest Park. In the event of termination due to the City’s default,
Sponsor shall be entitled to a refund of the entire Sponsorship Payment provided to the City.
3.0 General Provisions.
3.1 General Scope and Context of Sponsorship. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that the City solicits sponsors and advertisers for parks and recreation events and projects
who provide services and/or products to residents of the community and whose product,
message, or service is consistent with the mission and values of the City. Additionally, the City
welcomes sponsorship and advertising opportunities that enhance the City’s ability to deliver an
additional source of financial, in-kind and technical assistance for programs, events, projects and
sites from both non-profit and for-profit entities and individuals. The City maintains its
sponsorship program as a non-public forum and exercises sole discretion over who is eligible to
become a sponsor and the level and kind of benefits provided to sponsors according to the best
interests of the City.
3.2 Permissible Sponsors and Message Content. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that the areas of City owned or leased property, or portions thereof, including the Subject
Property, that are designated by the City for sponsorship opportunities and certain event activities
are maintained as a non-public forum. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to
exercise full editorial control over the placement, content, appearance, and wording of
sponsorship affiliations and messages. The City may make distinctions on the appropriateness of
sponsors based on the subject matter of a potential sponsorship recognition message or
advertisement and reserves the right to revise, reject or omit content. However, the City will not
deny sponsorship opportunities based on the Sponsor’s viewpoint. Sponsor acknowledges that
the City’s policy is that the City, in its sole discretion and judgement, will not accept
sponsorships from any company, person or organization that is engaged in any of the following
activities and/or has a mission supporting any of the following subject matters: (a) commentary,
advocacy, or promotion of issues, candidates, and campaigns pertaining to political elections; (b)
depiction in any form of profanity or obscenity, or promotion of sexually oriented products,
activities, or materials; (c) promotion of bigotry, prejudice and/or hate; (d) promotion of the sale
or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons, or glorification of violent acts; and (e)
promotion or depiction of illegal products, or glorification of illegal products, activities, or
materials. The parties recognize that the City’s entering into a Sponsorship Agreement with
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Sponsor does not constitute an endorsement of the Sponsor or any other sponsor or any of their
services and products, but said Agreement does imply an affiliation between the City and the
Sponsor. Such affiliation can affect the reputation of the City among its citizens and its ability to
govern effectively. Therefore, any proposal, material, or services offered by Sponsor at the
Subject Property compromises the public’s perception of the City’s neutrality or its ability to act
in the public interest will be rejected by the City at its sole discretion.
3.3 City’s Recognition of Sponsor – General Guidelines. This Agreement and
the sponsorship benefits provided by the City hereunder shall not be construed or interpreted as
the City’s endorsement of Sponsor’s organization, products or services. The City will not make
any statements that directly or indirectly advocate or endorse a Sponsor’s organization, products,
or services. Materials or communications, including, but not limited to, print, video, internet,
broadcast, or display items developed to promote or communicate the sponsorship using the
City’s name, marks, or logo, must have written approval from the City Manager or his/her
designee. The City will neither seek nor accept sponsors that manufacture products or take
positions inconsistent with local, state, or federal law or with City policies, positions, or
resolutions.
3.4 Other Public Forum Areas. The parties acknowledge and agree that City owned
or leased property, such as roads, sidewalks and parks, including the Subject Property, may at
some or all times be considered a traditional, limited or designated public forum under law. For
these areas, the parties acknowledge that the general public may have certain levels of First
Amendment rights to express themselves freely within the parameters of the U.S. and Florida
Constitutions. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to exercise control over these
areas to promote an orderly special event and public safety, but the City’s control over and
acceptance of First Amendment activities may be limited and will be governed by constitutional
principles of law. The City does not provide any endorsements, guarantees, or commitments of
any kind to Sponsor regarding any of these First Amendment activities, should they occur at
Eagle Nest Park, even if said activities interfere, conflict, or impede the sponsorship benefits
provided to Sponsor under this Agreement.
3.5 Conflicts. Sponsor, and their employees, agents, contractors, and
representatives, shall not do, or omit to do, anything which may: (a) bring the Eagle Nest Park or
the City and its officials into disrepute; disparage the Eagle Nest Park or the City or its officials;
(c) damage goodwill associated with the Eagle Nest Park; or (d) be otherwise prejudicial to the
image and/or reputation the City or its officials.
4.0 Sponsorship Payment. For the sponsorship benefits provided by the City
hereunder, Sponsor shall pay the City an amount equal to TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($2,500.00). Said Sponsorship Payment shall be paid by
check made payable to the City of Winter Springs on or before May 01, 2026. The Sponsorship
Payment required by this Paragraph is related to the sponsorship benefits provided solely for the
construction of Eagle Nest Park as described in Paragraph 5.0 of this Agreement and does not
extend to any other projects, special events, or promotional activities. Once payment is made to
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the City, the payment is non-refundable except for termination of this Agreement pursuant to
Paragraph 2.2 of this Agreement.
5.0 Sponsorship of Eagle Nest Park. This Agreement shall be solely for the Sponsor’s
sponsorship the City’s construction of Eagle Nest Park. Eagle Nest park will be located on a
City-owned parcel of approximately 0.36 acres of real property generally located at the
intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole Trail (Parcel Id. 06-21-31-508-
0P10-0000). Eagle Nest Park will be designed, constructed, and developed by the City of Winter
Springs in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management District and Seminole
County. Eagle Nest Park will contain a garden, greenspace areas, and other features for the
purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native landscaping, water conservation,
and stormwater best management practices. The construction and development of Eagle Nest
Park shall culminate in a Grand Opening Ceremony, to be held by the City of Winter Springs
upon completion of the Park. The benefits granted to Sponsor hereunder are conditioned upon
Sponsor fulfilling its payment and other obligations as explicitly stated herein and not engaging
in conduct that is detrimental to the City’s recognition. The benefits provided to Sponsor under
this Agreement shall be as follows:
(a) Sponsor’s logo shall be featured on the welcome kiosk at Eagle Nest Park for as long
as the welcome kiosk remains at Eagle Nest Park.
(b) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park on the City’s
website.
(c) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park via one (1) edition
of the City Newsletter and via one (1) post from a City social media account. This
recognition via the City Newsletter and City social media account shall occur
alongside the recognition of other sponsors of the Park.
(d) Sponsor shall receive recognition during the Grand Opening Ceremony.
(e) Sponsor shall be featured in a press release from the City recognizing Sponsor as an
official sponsor of Eagle Nest Park.
5.1 The Parties agree to act in good faith to agree upon the exact size, location, and/or
depiction of Sponsor’s logo to be employed by the City in all printed or web-based content, which
depiction shall be designed at Sponsor’s sole cost and expense.
5.2 Sponsor hereby grants the City a limited, non-exclusive license to use Sponsor’s
name and logo for purpose of communicating Sponsor’s sponsorship of Eagle Nest Park. The City
may use Sponsor’s name and/or logo in marketing efforts online, in print, on promotional items,
and in advertising and signage, in accordance with the benefits outlined above.
6.0 Operation and Maintenance of Eagle Nest Park. The City will be solely responsible
for operating and maintaining Eagle Nest Park in a condition suitable for public use. Sponsor shall
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refrain from engaging in activities that would interfere with the City’s operation and maintenance
of the Park.
7.0 General Provisions.
7.1 Entire Agreement. 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.
7.2 Sovereign Immunity. The City intends to avail itself of the benefits of Section
768.28, Florida Statutes and any other statutes and common law governing sovereign immunity to
the fullest extent possible. Neither this provision nor any other provision of 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.
Sponsor agrees that 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 over 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
three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00). Nothing in this Agreement is intended to inure to
the benefit of any third party for the purpose of allowing any claim which would otherwise be
barred under the doctrine of sovereign immunity or by operation of law. This paragraph shall
survive termination of this Agreement.
7.3 Non-Liability of City Officials and Employees. No City elected or appointed
City official or employee shall be personally liable to Sponsor, or any successor in interest, in the
event of a Default or breach by the City of any term or condition of this Agreement. Sponsor
hereby waives and releases any claim Sponsor may have against such City officials or employees
with respect to any default or breach by the City.
7.4 Sponsor’s Signatory. The undersigned person executing this Agreement on behalf
of Sponsor hereby represents and warrants that he has the full authority to sign said Agreement for
Sponsor and to fully bind Sponsor to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
7.5 Miscellaneous. The following general miscellaneous provisions shall apply
to this Agreement:
(a) Non-Business Day. In the event that any period of time, as set forth in this Agreement,
expires or any date herein occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday or other non-business
day, then such date shall automatically extend to 5:00 p.m. on the next subsequent
business day, excluding the day the Grand Opening Ceremony will be held pursuant to
this Agreement.
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(b) No Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred unless prior written
consent is granted by the City Manager.
(c) 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), execute and
deliver any further documents that may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out
the purposes and intentions of this Agreement.
(d) Legal Representation. The parties acknowledge that Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire,
and Garganese, Weiss, D’Agresta, & Salzman, P.A., and other attorneys therein, have
acted as counsel for the City in connection with this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein, and have not given legal advice to any party hereto other than the
City.
(e) Severability. If a word, sentence, or paragraph herein shall be declared illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional, the said word, sentence, or paragraph shall be
severed from this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be read as if said illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional word, sentence, or paragraph did not exist.
(f) Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State
of Florida. Venue of all disputes shall be properly placed in Seminole County, Florida.
The parties agree that the Agreement was consummated in Seminole County, and the
site of the Event is Seminole County. If any dispute concerning this Agreement arises
under Federal law, the venue will be Orlando, Florida. Any objections to jurisdiction
and venue are expressly waived.
(g) Attorney’s Fees. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in connection
with the parties hereto, each party shall bear their own costs and attorney’s fees.
(h) 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 rights, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
(i) 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 prepared, 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 addresses, of which any party hereto shall have given written
notice as provided herein):
To the City: City of Winter Springs
Attn: City Manager
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1126 E. SR 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
P: (407) 327-5957
F: (407) 327-6686
To the Sponsor: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
421 Fayetteville Street
Suite 600
Raleigh, NC 27601
(j) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed and delivered, shall be original; but such counterparts shall
together constitute but one and the same instrument.
(k) Public Record. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document, computerized
information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of Sponsor
related, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, may be deemed to be a Public Record
whether in the possession or control of the City or Sponsor. Said record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other
writing of Sponsor is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and
may not be destroyed without the specific written approval of the City. Upon request
by the City, Sponsor shall promptly supply copies of said public records to the 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 Sponsor be open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination
and/or audit.
IF THE SPONSOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
SPONSOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING
TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS THE CITY CLERK, AT (407) 327-5955,
CITYCLERKDEPARTMENT@WINTERSPRINGSFL.ORG, 1126
EAST STATE ROAD 434, FLORIDA 32708.
(l) Interpretation. Both the City and Sponsor 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.
(m) No Joint Venture. This Agreement shall not in any way be deemed to create a joint
venture or principal-agent relationship between Sponsor and the City.
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(n) No City Representations and Warranties; Success. Sponsor agrees and acknowledges
that the City has made no representations and warranties regarding the Park. Sponsor
agrees and acknowledges the City has in no way guaranteed that the Park or Grand
Opening Ceremony will be successful by any person’s standard and belief of success.
(o) Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute between the parties arising out of this
Agreement, the City and Sponsor shall use good faith to promptly resolve their disputes
amicably. In the event they are unsuccessful, the City and Sponsor agree not to
commence litigation until attempting to resolve their dispute through mediation. Each
party will equally split the cost of mediation.
(p) Amendment of Agreement. Modifications or changes in this Agreement must be in
writing and executed by the parties bound to this Agreement.
(q) Trafficking. As a condition of this contract, Contractor shall attest under penalty of
perjury, that Contractor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section
787.06(2), Florida Statutes. Attestations shall be documented using a Human
Trafficking Affidavit as provided by the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates
written below.
CITY: SPONSOR:
By:__________________________ By:_________________________________
Kevin Sweet Print:_______________________________
City Manager Title:_______________________________
Date: ____________ Date: ____________
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SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
EAGLE NEST PARK
THIS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of
the ____ day of ___________________, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY
OF WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida municipal corporation located at 1126 E. State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Florida 32708 (“City”) and CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., a Foreign profit
corporation duly authorized to conduct business in Florida with a principal address of 2795
Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (“Sponsor”) (collectively, the “Parties”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City owns approximately 0.36 acres of real property, more or less,
which is generally located at the intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole
Trail (Parcel Id. 06-21-31-508-0P10-0000) (the “Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City, in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management
District and Seminole County, intends to develop the Subject Property as a park containing a
garden and greenspace areas for the purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native
landscaping, water conservation, and stormwater best management practices (the “Eagle Nest
Park” or the “Park”); and
WHEREAS, Sponsor desires to contribute to the City by sponsoring the construction of
Eagle Nest Park; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of Sponsor ’s contribution to the construction of Eagle Nest
Park, the City desires to provide the Sponsor with the sponsorship benefits as more specifically
set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the provisions contained in this Agreement,
and other good and valuable consideration which the parties acknowledge has been received, the
parties agree as follows:
1.0 Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and by this
reference are fully incorporated into this Agreement.
2.0 Term; Termination.
2.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date. The
construction of Eagle Nest Park shall culminate in a “Grand Opening Ceremony,” to be held by
the City of Winter Springs upon completion of the Park, at a date and time determined in the City’s
sole discretion. This Agreement shall terminate when the Parties have completed their respective
obligations under this Agreement following the conclusion of the Grand Opening Ceremony.
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2.2 Post-Termination Obligations. Following the expiry of this Agreement’s
Term, should the welcome kiosk or any other items at the Park bearing Sponsor ’s logo be damaged
such that Sponsor’s logo is removed or no longer clearly visible, the City shall make reasonable
efforts to repair the kiosk and restore Sponsor’s logo in a timely manner, at the City’s sole
discretion. Following the Term of this Agreement, the City is under no continuing obligation to
replace items which have been destroyed and which cannot reasonably be repaired.
2.3 Termination. If either party fails to perform its obligations under this Agreement
and such failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice from the non-
defaulting party, the non-defaulting party may terminate this Agreement. In the event of
termination due to Sponsor ’s default, the City has the right to remove all references to Sponsor ’s
name and logo from Eagle Nest Park. In the event of termination due to the City’s default,
Sponsor shall be entitled to a refund of the entire Sponsorship Payment provided to the City.
3.0 General Provisions.
3.1 General Scope and Context of Sponsorship. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that the City solicits sponsors and advertisers for parks and recreation events and projects
who provide services and/or products to residents of the community and whose product,
message, or service is consistent with the mission and values of the City. Additionally, the City
welcomes sponsorship and advertising opportunities that enhance the City’s ability to deliver an
additional source of financial, in-kind and technical assistance for programs, events, projects and
sites from both non-profit and for-profit entities and individuals. The City maintains its
sponsorship program as a non-public forum and exercises sole discretion over who is eligible to
become a sponsor and the level and kind of benefits provided to sponsors according to the best
interests of the City.
3.2 Permissible Sponsors and Message Content. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that the areas of City owned or leased property, or portions thereof, including the Subject
Property, that are designated by the City for sponsorship opportunities and certain event activities
are maintained as a non-public forum. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to
exercise full editorial control over the placement, content, appearance, and wording of
sponsorship affiliations and messages. The City may make distinctions on the appropriateness of
sponsors based on the subject matter of a potential sponsorship recognition message or
advertisement and reserves the right to revise, reject or omit content. However, the City will not
deny sponsorship opportunities based on the Sponsor’s viewpoint. Sponsor acknowledges that
the City’s policy is that the City, in its sole discretion and judgement, will not accept
sponsorships from any company, person or organization that is engaged in any of the following
activities and/or has a mission supporting any of the following subject matters: (a) commentary,
advocacy, or promotion of issues, candidates, and campaigns pertaining to political elections; (b)
depiction in any form of profanity or obscenity, or promotion of sexually oriented products,
activities, or materials; (c) promotion of bigotry, prejudice and/or hate; (d) promotion of the sale
or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons, or glorification of violent acts; and (e)
promotion or depiction of illegal products, or glorification of illegal products, activities, or
materials. The parties recognize that the City’s entering into a Sponsorship Agreement with
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Sponsor does not constitute an endorsement of the Sponsor or any other sponsor or any of their
services and products, but said Agreement does imply an affiliation between the City and the
Sponsor. Such affiliation can affect the reputation of the City among its citizens and its ability to
govern effectively. Therefore, any proposal, material, or services offered by Sponsor at the
Subject Property compromises the public’s perception of the City’s neutrality or its ability to act
in the public interest will be rejected by the City at its sole discretion.
3.3 City’s Recognition of Sponsor – General Guidelines. This Agreement and
the sponsorship benefits provided by the City hereunder shall not be construed or interpreted as
the City’s endorsement of Sponsor’s organization, products or services. The City will not make
any statements that directly or indirectly advocate or endorse a Sponsor’s organization, products,
or services. Materials or communications, including, but not limited to, print, video, internet,
broadcast, or display items developed to promote or communicate the sponsorship using the
City’s name, marks, or logo, must have written approval from the City Manager or his/her
designee. The City will neither seek nor accept sponsors that manufacture products or take
positions inconsistent with local, state, or federal law or with City policies, positions, or
resolutions.
3.4 Other Public Forum Areas. The parties acknowledge and agree that City owned
or leased property, such as roads, sidewalks and parks, including the Subject Property, may at
some or all times be considered a traditional, limited or designated public forum under law. For
these areas, the parties acknowledge that the general public may have certain levels of First
Amendment rights to express themselves freely within the parameters of the U.S. and Florida
Constitutions. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to exercise control over these
areas to promote an orderly special event and public safety, but the City’s control over and
acceptance of First Amendment activities may be limited and will be governed by constitutional
principles of law. The City does not provide any endorsements, guarantees, or commitments of
any kind to Sponsor regarding any of these First Amendment activities, should they occur at
Eagle Nest Park, even if said activities interfere, conflict, or impede the sponsorship benefits
provided to Sponsor under this Agreement.
3.5 Conflicts. Sponsor, and their employees, agents, contractors, and
representatives, shall not do, or omit to do, anything which may: (a) bring the Eagle Nest Park or
the City and its officials into disrepute; disparage the Eagle Nest Park or the City or its officials;
(c) damage goodwill associated with the Eagle Nest Park; or (d) be otherwise prejudicial to the
image and/or reputation the City or its officials.
4.0 Sponsorship Payment. For the sponsorship benefits provided by the City
hereunder, Sponsor shall pay the City an amount equal to TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($2,500.00). Said Sponsorship Payment shall be paid by
check made payable to the City of Winter Springs on or before May 01, 2026. The Sponsorship
Payment required by this Paragraph is related to the sponsorship benefits provided solely for the
construction of Eagle Nest Park as described in Paragraph 5.0 of this Agreement and does not
extend to any other projects, special events, or promotional activities. Once payment is made to
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the City, the payment is non-refundable except for termination of this Agreement pursuant to
Paragraph 2.2 of this Agreement.
5.0 Sponsorship of Eagle Nest Park. This Agreement shall be solely for the Sponsor ’s
sponsorship the City’s construction of Eagle Nest Park. Eagle Nest park will be located on a
City-owned parcel of approximately 0.36 acres of real property generally located at the
intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole Trail (Parcel Id. 06-21-31-508-
0P10-0000). Eagle Nest Park will be designed, constructed, and developed by the City of Winter
Springs in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management District and Seminole
County. Eagle Nest Park will contain a garden, greenspace areas, and other features for the
purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native landscaping, water conservation,
and stormwater best management practices. The construction and development of Eagle Nest
Park shall culminate in a Grand Opening Ceremony, to be held by the City of Winter Springs
upon completion of the Park. The benefits granted to Sponsor hereunder are conditioned upon
Sponsor fulfilling its payment and other obligations as explicitly stated herein and not engaging
in conduct that is detrimental to the City’s recognition. The benefits provided to Sponsor under
this Agreement shall be as follows:
(a) Sponsor ’s logo shall be featured on the welcome kiosk at Eagle Nest Park for as long
as the welcome kiosk remains at Eagle Nest Park.
(b) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park on the City’s
website.
(c) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park via one (1) edition
of the City Newsletter and via one (1) post from a City social media account. This
recognition via the City Newsletter and City social media account shall occur
alongside the recognition of other sponsors of the Park.
(d) Sponsor shall receive recognition during the Grand Opening Ceremony.
(e) Sponsor shall be featured in a press release from the City recognizing Sponsor as an
official sponsor of Eagle Nest Park.
5.1 The Parties agree to act in good faith to agree upon the exact size, location, and/or
depiction of Sponsor ’s logo to be employed by the City in all printed or web-based content, which
depiction shall be designed at Sponsor ’s sole cost and expense.
5.2 Sponsor hereby grants the City a limited, non-exclusive license to use Sponsor ’s
name and logo for purpose of communicating Sponsor ’s sponsorship of Eagle Nest Park. The City
may use Sponsor ’s name and/or logo in marketing efforts online, in print, on promotional items,
and in advertising and signage, in accordance with the benefits outlined above.
6.0 Operation and Maintenance of Eagle Nest Park. The City will be solely responsible
for operating and maintaining Eagle Nest Park in a condition suitable for public use. Sponsor shall
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refrain from engaging in activities that would interfere with the City’s operation and maintenance
of the Park.
7.0 General Provisions.
7.1 Entire Agreement. 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.
7.2 Sovereign Immunity. The City intends to avail itself of the benefits of Section
768.28, Florida Statutes and any other statutes and common law governing sovereign immunity to
the fullest extent possible. Neither this provision nor any other provision of 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.
Sponsor agrees that 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 over 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
three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00). Nothing in this Agreement is intended to inure to
the benefit of any third party for the purpose of allowing any claim which would otherwise be
barred under the doctrine of sovereign immunity or by operation of law. This paragraph shall
survive termination of this Agreement.
7.3 General Liability Insurance. The City requires sponsors to maintain
general liability insurance. As such, for Sponsor’s performance under this Agreement, Sponsor
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 performance under this Agreement including, but not limited to, Sponsor’s receipt
and exercise of any and all sponsorship benefits received 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. Sponsor shall furnish an insurance certificate
naming the City as an additional insured for purposes of the required general liability insurance to
include the expiration date of such coverage. Sponsor shall be solely responsible to pay the
deductible, if any, relating to any claim made against the insurance coverages provided under 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 Sponsor in accordance with this paragraph
on the basis of its not complying with the Agreement, the City shall notify Sponsor in writing
thereof within thirty (30) days of the date of delivery of such certificate to the City. Sponsor shall
continuously maintain such insurance in the amount, type, and quality as required by this
paragraph during the term of this Agreement.
7.4 Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Sponsor agrees to the fullest
extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its employees, officers, and
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attorneys from and against all claims, losses, damages, personal injuries (including but not limited
to death), or liability (including reasonable attorney’s fees), which directly or indirectly arises out
of, or results from any act or failure to act of Sponsor or any person authorized by Sponsor related
in any way whatsoever to Sponsor’s sponsorship and performance under this Agreement. The
indemnification provided above shall obligate Sponsor 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 and liability
and all suits and actions of every name and description that may be brought against the City or its
employees, officers, and attorneys which may arise or result from this Agreement. In all events
the City shall be permitted to choose legal counsel of its sole choice, the fees for which shall be
reasonable and subject to and included with this indemnification provided herein. This section
shall survive termination of this Agreement.
7.5 Non-Liability of City Officials and Employees. No City elected or appointed
City official or employee shall be personally liable to Sponsor, or any successor in interest, in the
event of a Default or breach by the City of any term or condition of this Agreement. Sponsor
hereby waives and releases any claim Sponsor may have against such City officials or employees
with respect to any default or breach by the City.
7.6 Standard of Care. In exercising its sponsorship benefits and performance under
this Agreement, Sponsor will use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar
circumstances by reputable members of its profession practicing in the same or similar locality.
Sponsor shall take reasonable precautions to protect the public and property from any safety
hazards directly or indirectly resulting from its participation in the Grand Opening Ceremony or
otherwise associated with its performance under this Agreement.
7.7 Sponsor’s Signatory. The undersigned person executing this Agreement on behalf
of Sponsor hereby represents and warrants that he has the full authority to sign said Agreement for
Sponsor and to fully bind Sponsor to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
7.8 Miscellaneous. The following general miscellaneous provisions shall apply
to this Agreement:
(a) Non-Business Day. In the event that any period of time, as set forth in this Agreement,
expires or any date herein occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday or other non-business
day, then such date shall automatically extend to 5:00 p.m. on the next subsequent
business day, excluding the day the Grand Opening Ceremony will be held pursuant to
this Agreement.
(b) No Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred unless prior written
consent is granted by the City Manager.
(c) 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), execute and
deliver any further documents that may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out
the purposes and intentions of this Agreement.
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(d) Legal Representation. The parties acknowledge that Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire,
and Garganese, Weiss, D’Agresta, & Salzman, P.A., and other attorneys therein, have
acted as counsel for the City in connection with this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein, and have not given legal advice to any party hereto other than the
City.
(e) Severability. If a word, sentence, or paragraph herein shall be declared illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional, the said word, sentence, or paragraph shall be
severed from this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be read as if said illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional word, sentence, or paragraph did not exist.
(f) Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State
of Florida. Venue of all disputes shall be properly placed in Seminole County, Florida.
The parties agree that the Agreement was consummated in Seminole County, and the
site of the Event is Seminole County. If any dispute concerning this Agreement arises
under Federal law, the venue will be Orlando, Florida. Any objections to jurisdiction
and venue are expressly waived.
(g) Attorney’s Fees. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in connection
with the parties hereto, each party shall bear their own costs and attorney’s fees.
(h) 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 rights, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
(i) 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 prepared, 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 addresses, of which any party hereto shall have given written
notice as provided herein):
To the City: City of Winter Springs
Attn: City Manager
1126 E. SR 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
P: (407) 327-5957
F: (407) 327-6686
To the Sponsor: Carollo Engineers, Inc.
2795 Mitchell Drive
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(j) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed and delivered, shall be original; but such counterparts shall
together constitute but one and the same instrument.
(k) Public Record. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document, computerized
information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of Sponsor
related, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, may be deemed to be a Public Record
whether in the possession or control of the City or Sponsor. Said record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other
writing of Sponsor is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and
may not be destroyed without the specific written approval of the City. Upon request
by the City, Sponsor shall promptly supply copies of said public records to the 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 Sponsor be open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination
and/or audit.
IF THE SPONSOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
SPONSOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING
TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS THE CITY CLERK, AT (407) 327-5955,
CITYCLERKDEPARTMENT@WINTERSPRINGSFL.ORG, 1126
EAST STATE ROAD 434, FLORIDA 32708.
(l) Interpretation. Both the City and Sponsor 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.
(m) No Joint Venture. This Agreement shall not in any way be deemed to create a joint
venture or principal-agent relationship between Sponsor and the City.
(n) No City Representations and Warranties; Success. Sponsor agrees and acknowledges
that the City has made no representations and warranties regarding the Park. Sponsor
agrees and acknowledges the City has in no way guaranteed that the Park or Grand
Opening Ceremony will be successful by any person’s standard and belief of success.
(o) Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute between the parties arising out of this
Agreement, the City and Sponsor shall use good faith to promptly resolve their disputes
amicably. In the event they are unsuccessful, the City and Sponsor agree not to
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commence litigation until attempting to resolve their dispute through mediation. Each
party will equally split the cost of mediation.
(p) Amendment of Agreement. Modifications or changes in this Agreement must be in
writing and executed by the parties bound to this Agreement.
(q) Trafficking. As a condition of this contract, Contractor shall attest under penalty of
perjury, that Contractor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section
787.06(2), Florida Statutes. Attestations shall be documented using a Human
Trafficking Affidavit as provided by the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates
written below.
CITY: SPONSOR:
By:__________________________ By:_________________________________
Kevin Sweet Print:_______________________________
City Manager Title:_______________________________
Date: ____________ Date: ____________
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SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
EAGLE NEST PARK
THIS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of
the ____ day of ___________________, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY
OF WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida municipal corporation located at 1126 E. State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Florida 32708 (“City”) and EMPIRE PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., a
Foreign profit corporation duly authorized to conduct business in Florida with a principal address
of 2133 Broken Branch Way, Panama City, Florida 32405 (“Sponsor”) (collectively, the
“Parties”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City owns approximately 0.36 acres of real property, more or less,
which is generally located at the intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole
Trail (Parcel Id. 06-21-31-508-0P10-0000) (the “Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City, in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management
District and Seminole County, intends to develop the Subject Property as a park containing a
garden and greenspace areas for the purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native
landscaping, water conservation, and stormwater best management practices (the “Eagle Nest
Park” or the “Park”); and
WHEREAS, Sponsor desires to contribute to the City by sponsoring the construction of
Eagle Nest Park; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of Sponsor ’s contribution to the construction of Eagle Nest
Park, the City desires to provide the Sponsor with the sponsorship benefits as more specifically
set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the provisions contained in this Agreement,
and other good and valuable consideration which the parties acknowledge has been received, the
parties agree as follows:
1.0 Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and by this
reference are fully incorporated into this Agreement.
2.0 Term; Termination.
2.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date. The
construction of Eagle Nest Park shall culminate in a “Grand Opening Ceremony,” to be held by
the City of Winter Springs upon completion of the Park, at a date and time determined in the City’s
sole discretion. This Agreement shall terminate when the Parties have completed their respective
obligations under this Agreement following the conclusion of the Grand Opening Ceremony.
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2.2 Post-Termination Obligations. Following the expiry of this Agreement’s
Term, should the welcome kiosk or any other items at the Park bearing Sponsor ’s logo be damaged
such that Sponsor’s logo is removed or no longer clearly visible, the City shall make reasonable
efforts to repair the kiosk and restore Sponsor’s logo in a timely manner, at the City’s sole
discretion. Following the Term of this Agreement, the City is under no continuing obligation to
replace items which have been destroyed and which cannot reasonably be repaired.
2.3 Termination. If either party fails to perform its obligations under this Agreement
and such failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice from the non-
defaulting party, the non-defaulting party may terminate this Agreement. In the event of
termination due to Sponsor ’s default, the City has the right to remove all references to Sponsor ’s
name and logo from Eagle Nest Park. In the event of termination due to the City’s default,
Sponsor shall be entitled to a refund of the entire Sponsorship Payment provided to the City.
3.0 General Provisions.
3.1 General Scope and Context of Sponsorship. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that the City solicits sponsors and advertisers for parks and recreation events and projects
who provide services and/or products to residents of the community and whose product,
message, or service is consistent with the mission and values of the City. Additionally, the City
welcomes sponsorship and advertising opportunities that enhance the City’s ability to deliver an
additional source of financial, in-kind and technical assistance for programs, events, projects and
sites from both non-profit and for-profit entities and individuals. The City maintains its
sponsorship program as a non-public forum and exercises sole discretion over who is eligible to
become a sponsor and the level and kind of benefits provided to sponsors according to the best
interests of the City.
3.2 Permissible Sponsors and Message Content. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that the areas of City owned or leased property, or portions thereof, including the Subject
Property, that are designated by the City for sponsorship opportunities and certain event activities
are maintained as a non-public forum. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to
exercise full editorial control over the placement, content, appearance, and wording of
sponsorship affiliations and messages. The City may make distinctions on the appropriateness of
sponsors based on the subject matter of a potential sponsorship recognition message or
advertisement and reserves the right to revise, reject or omit content. However, the City will not
deny sponsorship opportunities based on the Sponsor’s viewpoint. Sponsor acknowledges that
the City’s policy is that the City, in its sole discretion and judgement, will not accept
sponsorships from any company, person or organization that is engaged in any of the following
activities and/or has a mission supporting any of the following subject matters: (a) commentary,
advocacy, or promotion of issues, candidates, and campaigns pertaining to political elections; (b)
depiction in any form of profanity or obscenity, or promotion of sexually oriented products,
activities, or materials; (c) promotion of bigotry, prejudice and/or hate; (d) promotion of the sale
or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons, or glorification of violent acts; and (e)
promotion or depiction of illegal products, or glorification of illegal products, activities, or
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materials. The parties recognize that the City’s entering into a Sponsorship Agreement with
Sponsor does not constitute an endorsement of the Sponsor or any other sponsor or any of their
services and products, but said Agreement does imply an affiliation between the City and the
Sponsor. Such affiliation can affect the reputation of the City among its citizens and its ability to
govern effectively. Therefore, any proposal, material, or services offered by Sponsor at the
Subject Property compromises the public’s perception of the City’s neutrality or its ability to act
in the public interest will be rejected by the City at its sole discretion.
3.3 City’s Recognition of Sponsor – General Guidelines. This Agreement and
the sponsorship benefits provided by the City hereunder shall not be construed or interpreted as
the City’s endorsement of Sponsor’s organization, products or services. The City will not make
any statements that directly or indirectly advocate or endorse a Sponsor’s organization, products,
or services. Materials or communications, including, but not limited to, print, video, internet,
broadcast, or display items developed to promote or communicate the sponsorship using the
City’s name, marks, or logo, must have written approval from the City Manager or his/her
designee. The City will neither seek nor accept sponsors that manufacture products or take
positions inconsistent with local, state, or federal law or with City policies, positions, or
resolutions.
3.4 Other Public Forum Areas. The parties acknowledge and agree that City owned
or leased property, such as roads, sidewalks and parks, including the Subject Property, may at
some or all times be considered a traditional, limited or designated public forum under law. For
these areas, the parties acknowledge that the general public may have certain levels of First
Amendment rights to express themselves freely within the parameters of the U.S. and Florida
Constitutions. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to exercise control over these
areas to promote an orderly special event and public safety, but the City’s control over and
acceptance of First Amendment activities may be limited and will be governed by constitutional
principles of law. The City does not provide any endorsements, guarantees, or commitments of
any kind to Sponsor regarding any of these First Amendment activities, should they occur at
Eagle Nest Park, even if said activities interfere, conflict, or impede the sponsorship benefits
provided to Sponsor under this Agreement.
3.5 Conflicts. Sponsor, and their employees, agents, contractors, and
representatives, shall not do, or omit to do, anything which may: (a) bring the Eagle Nest Park or
the City and its officials into disrepute; disparage the Eagle Nest Park or the City or its officials;
(c) damage goodwill associated with the Eagle Nest Park; or (d) be otherwise prejudicial to the
image and/or reputation the City or its officials.
4.0 Sponsorship Payment. For the sponsorship benefits provided by the City
hereunder, Sponsor shall pay the City an amount equal to TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($2,500.00). Said Sponsorship Payment shall be paid by
check made payable to the City of Winter Springs on or before May 01, 2026. The Sponsorship
Payment required by this Paragraph is related to the sponsorship benefits provided solely for the
construction of Eagle Nest Park as described in Paragraph 5.0 of this Agreement and does not
extend to any other projects, special events, or promotional activities. Once payment is made to
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the City, the payment is non-refundable except for termination of this Agreement pursuant to
Paragraph 2.2 of this Agreement.
5.0 Sponsorship of Eagle Nest Park. This Agreement shall be solely for the Sponsor ’s
sponsorship the City’s construction of Eagle Nest Park. Eagle Nest park will be located on a
City-owned parcel of approximately 0.36 acres of real property generally located at the
intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole Trail (Parcel Id. 06-21-31-508-
0P10-0000). Eagle Nest Park will be designed, constructed, and developed by the City of Winter
Springs in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management District and Seminole
County. Eagle Nest Park will contain a garden, greenspace areas, and other features for the
purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native landscaping, water conservation,
and stormwater best management practices. The construction and development of Eagle Nest
Park shall culminate in a Grand Opening Ceremony, to be held by the City of Winter Springs
upon completion of the Park. The benefits granted to Sponsor hereunder are conditioned upon
Sponsor fulfilling its payment and other obligations as explicitly stated herein and not engaging
in conduct that is detrimental to the City’s recognition. The benefits provided to Sponsor under
this Agreement shall be as follows:
(a) Sponsor ’s logo shall be featured on the welcome kiosk at Eagle Nest Park for as long
as the welcome kiosk remains at Eagle Nest Park.
(b) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park on the City’s
website.
(c) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park via one (1) edition
of the City Newsletter and via one (1) post from a City social media account. This
recognition via the City Newsletter and City social media account shall occur
alongside the recognition of other sponsors of the Park.
(d) Sponsor shall receive recognition during the Grand Opening Ceremony.
(e) Sponsor shall be featured in a press release from the City recognizing Sponsor as an
official sponsor of Eagle Nest Park.
5.1 The Parties agree to act in good faith to agree upon the exact size, location, and/or
depiction of Sponsor ’s logo to be employed by the City in all printed or web-based content, which
depiction shall be designed at Sponsor ’s sole cost and expense.
5.2 Sponsor hereby grants the City a limited, non-exclusive license to use Sponsor ’s
name and logo for purpose of communicating Sponsor ’s sponsorship of Eagle Nest Park. The City
may use Sponsor ’s name and/or logo in marketing efforts online, in print, on promotional items,
and in advertising and signage, in accordance with the benefits outlined above.
6.0 Operation and Maintenance of Eagle Nest Park. The City will be solely responsible
for operating and maintaining Eagle Nest Park in a condition suitable for public use. Sponsor shall
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refrain from engaging in activities that would interfere with the City’s operation and maintenance
of the Park.
7.0 General Provisions.
7.1 Entire Agreement. 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.
7.2 Sovereign Immunity. The City intends to avail itself of the benefits of Section
768.28, Florida Statutes and any other statutes and common law governing sovereign immunity to
the fullest extent possible. Neither this provision nor any other provision of 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.
Sponsor agrees that 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 over 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
three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00). Nothing in this Agreement is intended to inure to
the benefit of any third party for the purpose of allowing any claim which would otherwise be
barred under the doctrine of sovereign immunity or by operation of law. This paragraph shall
survive termination of this Agreement.
7.3 General Liability Insurance. The City requires sponsors to maintain
general liability insurance. As such, for Sponsor’s performance under this Agreement, Sponsor
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 performance under this Agreement including, but not limited to, Sponsor’s receipt
and exercise of any and all sponsorship benefits received 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. Sponsor shall furnish an insurance certificate
naming the City as an additional insured for purposes of the required general liability insurance to
include the expiration date of such coverage. Sponsor shall be solely responsible to pay the
deductible, if any, relating to any claim made against the insurance coverages provided under 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 Sponsor in accordance with this paragraph
on the basis of its not complying with the Agreement, the City shall notify Sponsor in writing
thereof within thirty (30) days of the date of delivery of such certificate to the City. Sponsor shall
continuously maintain such insurance in the amount, type, and quality as required by this
paragraph during the term of this Agreement.
7.4 Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Sponsor agrees to the fullest
extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its employees, officers, and
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attorneys from and against all claims, losses, damages, personal injuries (including but not limited
to death), or liability (including reasonable attorney’s fees), which directly or indirectly arises out
of, or results from any act or failure to act of Sponsor or any person authorized by Sponsor related
in any way whatsoever to Sponsor’s sponsorship and performance under this Agreement. The
indemnification provided above shall obligate Sponsor 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 and liability
and all suits and actions of every name and description that may be brought against the City or its
employees, officers, and attorneys which may arise or result from this Agreement. In all events
the City shall be permitted to choose legal counsel of its sole choice, the fees for which shall be
reasonable and subject to and included with this indemnification provided herein. This section
shall survive termination of this Agreement.
7.5 Non-Liability of City Officials and Employees. No City elected or appointed
City official or employee shall be personally liable to Sponsor, or any successor in interest, in the
event of a Default or breach by the City of any term or condition of this Agreement. Sponsor
hereby waives and releases any claim Sponsor may have against such City officials or employees
with respect to any default or breach by the City.
7.6 Standard of Care. In exercising its sponsorship benefits and performance under
this Agreement, Sponsor will use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar
circumstances by reputable members of its profession practicing in the same or similar locality.
Sponsor shall take reasonable precautions to protect the public and property from any safety
hazards directly or indirectly resulting from its participation in the Grand Opening Ceremony or
otherwise associated with its performance under this Agreement.
7.7 Sponsor’s Signatory. The undersigned person executing this Agreement on behalf
of Sponsor hereby represents and warrants that he has the full authority to sign said Agreement for
Sponsor and to fully bind Sponsor to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
7.8 Miscellaneous. The following general miscellaneous provisions shall apply
to this Agreement:
(a) Non-Business Day. In the event that any period of time, as set forth in this Agreement,
expires or any date herein occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday or other non-business
day, then such date shall automatically extend to 5:00 p.m. on the next subsequent
business day, excluding the day the Grand Opening Ceremony will be held pursuant to
this Agreement.
(b) No Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred unless prior written
consent is granted by the City Manager.
(c) 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), execute and
deliver any further documents that may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out
the purposes and intentions of this Agreement.
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(d) Legal Representation. The parties acknowledge that Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire,
and Garganese, Weiss, D’Agresta, & Salzman, P.A., and other attorneys therein, have
acted as counsel for the City in connection with this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein, and have not given legal advice to any party hereto other than the
City.
(e) Severability. If a word, sentence, or paragraph herein shall be declared illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional, the said word, sentence, or paragraph shall be
severed from this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be read as if said illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional word, sentence, or paragraph did not exist.
(f) Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State
of Florida. Venue of all disputes shall be properly placed in Seminole County, Florida.
The parties agree that the Agreement was consummated in Seminole County, and the
site of the Event is Seminole County. If any dispute concerning this Agreement arises
under Federal law, the venue will be Orlando, Florida. Any objections to jurisdiction
and venue are expressly waived.
(g) Attorney’s Fees. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in connection
with the parties hereto, each party shall bear their own costs and attorney’s fees.
(h) 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 rights, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
(i) 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 prepared, 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 addresses, of which any party hereto shall have given written
notice as provided herein):
To the City: City of Winter Springs
Attn: City Manager
1126 E. SR 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
P: (407) 327-5957
F: (407) 327-6686
To the Sponsor: Empire Pipe & Supply Company, Inc.
3940 Montclair Road
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Suite 301
Birmingham AL, 35213
(j) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed and delivered, shall be original; but such counterparts shall
together constitute but one and the same instrument.
(k) Public Record. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document, computerized
information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of Sponsor
related, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, may be deemed to be a Public Record
whether in the possession or control of the City or Sponsor. Said record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other
writing of Sponsor is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and
may not be destroyed without the specific written approval of the City. Upon request
by the City, Sponsor shall promptly supply copies of said public records to the 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 Sponsor be open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination
and/or audit.
IF THE SPONSOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
SPONSOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING
TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS THE CITY CLERK, AT (407) 327-5955,
CITYCLERKDEPARTMENT@WINTERSPRINGSFL.ORG, 1126
EAST STATE ROAD 434, FLORIDA 32708.
(l) Interpretation. Both the City and Sponsor 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.
(m) No Joint Venture. This Agreement shall not in any way be deemed to create a joint
venture or principal-agent relationship between Sponsor and the City.
(n) No City Representations and Warranties; Success. Sponsor agrees and acknowledges
that the City has made no representations and warranties regarding the Park. Sponsor
agrees and acknowledges the City has in no way guaranteed that the Park or Grand
Opening Ceremony will be successful by any person’s standard and belief of success.
(o) Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute between the parties arising out of this
Agreement, the City and Sponsor shall use good faith to promptly resolve their disputes
amicably. In the event they are unsuccessful, the City and Sponsor agree not to
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commence litigation until attempting to resolve their dispute through mediation. Each
party will equally split the cost of mediation.
(p) Amendment of Agreement. Modifications or changes in this Agreement must be in
writing and executed by the parties bound to this Agreement.
(q) Trafficking. As a condition of this contract, Contractor shall attest under penalty of
perjury, that Contractor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section
787.06(2), Florida Statutes. Attestations shall be documented using a Human
Trafficking Affidavit as provided by the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates
written below.
CITY: SPONSOR:
By:__________________________ By:_________________________________
Kevin Sweet Print:_______________________________
City Manager Title:_______________________________
Date: ____________ Date: ____________
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SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
EAGLE NEST PARK
THIS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of
the ____ day of ___________________, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY
OF WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida municipal corporation located at 1126 E. State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Florida 32708 (“City”) and PAT’S PUMP & BLOWER, L.L.C., a Florida
limited liability company with a principal address at 2141 West Church Street, Orlando, Florida
32805 (“Sponsor”) (collectively, the “Parties”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City owns approximately 0.36 acres of real property, more or less,
which is generally located at the intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole
Trail (Parcel Id. 06-21-31-508-0P10-0000) (the “Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City, in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management
District and Seminole County, intends to develop the Subject Property as a park containing a
garden and greenspace areas for the purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native
landscaping, water conservation, and stormwater best management practices (the “Eagle Nest
Park” or the “Park”); and
WHEREAS, Sponsor desires to contribute to the City by sponsoring the construction of
Eagle Nest Park; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of Sponsor ’s contribution to the construction of Eagle Nest
Park, the City desires to provide the Sponsor with the sponsorship benefits as more specifically
set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the provisions contained in this Agreement,
and other good and valuable consideration which the parties acknowledge has been received, the
parties agree as follows:
1.0 Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and by this
reference are fully incorporated into this Agreement.
2.0 Term; Termination.
2.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date. The
construction of Eagle Nest Park shall culminate in a “Grand Opening Ceremony,” to be held by
the City of Winter Springs upon completion of the Park, at a date and time determined in the City’s
sole discretion. This Agreement shall terminate when the Parties have completed their respective
obligations under this Agreement following the conclusion of the Grand Opening Ceremony.
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2.2 Post-Termination Obligations. Following the expiry of this Agreement’s
Term, should the welcome kiosk or any other items at the Park bearing Sponsor ’s logo be damaged
such that Sponsor’s logo is removed or no longer clearly visible, the City shall make reasonable
efforts to repair the kiosk and restore Sponsor’s logo in a timely manner, at the City’s sole
discretion. Following the Term of this Agreement, the City is under no continuing obligation to
replace items which have been destroyed and which cannot reasonably be repaired.
2.3 Termination. If either party fails to perform its obligations under this Agreement
and such failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice from the non-
defaulting party, the non-defaulting party may terminate this Agreement. In the event of
termination due to Sponsor ’s default, the City has the right to remove all references to Sponsor ’s
name and logo from Eagle Nest Park. In the event of termination due to the City’s default,
Sponsor shall be entitled to a refund of the entire Sponsorship Payment provided to the City.
3.0 General Provisions.
3.1 General Scope and Context of Sponsorship. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that the City solicits sponsors and advertisers for parks and recreation events and projects
who provide services and/or products to residents of the community and whose product,
message, or service is consistent with the mission and values of the City. Additionally, the City
welcomes sponsorship and advertising opportunities that enhance the City’s ability to deliver an
additional source of financial, in-kind and technical assistance for programs, events, projects and
sites from both non-profit and for-profit entities and individuals. The City maintains its
sponsorship program as a non-public forum and exercises sole discretion over who is eligible to
become a sponsor and the level and kind of benefits provided to sponsors according to the best
interests of the City.
3.2 Permissible Sponsors and Message Content. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that the areas of City owned or leased property, or portions thereof, including the Subject
Property, that are designated by the City for sponsorship opportunities and certain event activities
are maintained as a non-public forum. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to
exercise full editorial control over the placement, content, appearance, and wording of
sponsorship affiliations and messages. The City may make distinctions on the appropriateness of
sponsors based on the subject matter of a potential sponsorship recognition message or
advertisement and reserves the right to revise, reject or omit content. However, the City will not
deny sponsorship opportunities based on the Sponsor’s viewpoint. Sponsor acknowledges that
the City’s policy is that the City, in its sole discretion and judgement, will not accept
sponsorships from any company, person or organization that is engaged in any of the following
activities and/or has a mission supporting any of the following subject matters: (a) commentary,
advocacy, or promotion of issues, candidates, and campaigns pertaining to political elections; (b)
depiction in any form of profanity or obscenity, or promotion of sexually oriented products,
activities, or materials; (c) promotion of bigotry, prejudice and/or hate; (d) promotion of the sale
or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons, or glorification of violent acts; and (e)
promotion or depiction of illegal products, or glorification of illegal products, activities, or
materials. The parties recognize that the City’s entering into a Sponsorship Agreement with
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Sponsor does not constitute an endorsement of the Sponsor or any other sponsor or any of their
services and products, but said Agreement does imply an affiliation between the City and the
Sponsor. Such affiliation can affect the reputation of the City among its citizens and its ability to
govern effectively. Therefore, any proposal, material, or services offered by Sponsor at the
Subject Property compromises the public’s perception of the City’s neutrality or its ability to act
in the public interest will be rejected by the City at its sole discretion.
3.3 City’s Recognition of Sponsor – General Guidelines. This Agreement and
the sponsorship benefits provided by the City hereunder shall not be construed or interpreted as
the City’s endorsement of Sponsor’s organization, products or services. The City will not make
any statements that directly or indirectly advocate or endorse a Sponsor’s organization, products,
or services. Materials or communications, including, but not limited to, print, video, internet,
broadcast, or display items developed to promote or communicate the sponsorship using the
City’s name, marks, or logo, must have written approval from the City Manager or his/her
designee. The City will neither seek nor accept sponsors that manufacture products or take
positions inconsistent with local, state, or federal law or with City policies, positions, or
resolutions.
3.4 Other Public Forum Areas. The parties acknowledge and agree that City owned
or leased property, such as roads, sidewalks and parks, including the Subject Property, may at
some or all times be considered a traditional, limited or designated public forum under law. For
these areas, the parties acknowledge that the general public may have certain levels of First
Amendment rights to express themselves freely within the parameters of the U.S. and Florida
Constitutions. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to exercise control over these
areas to promote an orderly special event and public safety, but the City’s control over and
acceptance of First Amendment activities may be limited and will be governed by constitutional
principles of law. The City does not provide any endorsements, guarantees, or commitments of
any kind to Sponsor regarding any of these First Amendment activities, should they occur at
Eagle Nest Park, even if said activities interfere, conflict, or impede the sponsorship benefits
provided to Sponsor under this Agreement.
3.5 Conflicts. Sponsor, and their employees, agents, contractors, and
representatives, shall not do, or omit to do, anything which may: (a) bring the Eagle Nest Park or
the City and its officials into disrepute; disparage the Eagle Nest Park or the City or its officials;
(c) damage goodwill associated with the Eagle Nest Park; or (d) be otherwise prejudicial to the
image and/or reputation the City or its officials.
4.0 Sponsorship Payment. For the sponsorship benefits provided by the City
hereunder, Sponsor shall pay the City an amount equal to TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($2,500.00). Said Sponsorship Payment shall be paid by
check made payable to the City of Winter Springs on or before May 01, 2026. The Sponsorship
Payment required by this Paragraph is related to the sponsorship benefits provided solely for the
construction of Eagle Nest Park as described in Paragraph 5.0 of this Agreement and does not
extend to any other projects, special events, or promotional activities. Once payment is made to
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the City, the payment is non-refundable except for termination of this Agreement pursuant to
Paragraph 2.2 of this Agreement.
5.0 Sponsorship of Eagle Nest Park. This Agreement shall be solely for the Sponsor ’s
sponsorship the City’s construction of Eagle Nest Park. Eagle Nest park will be located on a
City-owned parcel of approximately 0.36 acres of real property generally located at the
intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole Trail (Parcel Id. 06-21-31-508-
0P10-0000). Eagle Nest Park will be designed, constructed, and developed by the City of Winter
Springs in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management District and Seminole
County. Eagle Nest Park will contain a garden, greenspace areas, and other features for the
purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native landscaping, water conservation,
and stormwater best management practices. The construction and development of Eagle Nest
Park shall culminate in a Grand Opening Ceremony, to be held by the City of Winter Springs
upon completion of the Park. The benefits granted to Sponsor hereunder are conditioned upon
Sponsor fulfilling its payment and other obligations as explicitly stated herein and not engaging
in conduct that is detrimental to the City’s recognition. The benefits provided to Sponsor under
this Agreement shall be as follows:
(a) Sponsor ’s logo shall be featured on the welcome kiosk at Eagle Nest Park for as long
as the welcome kiosk remains at Eagle Nest Park.
(b) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park on the City’s
website.
(c) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park via one (1) edition
of the City Newsletter and via one (1) post from a City social media account. This
recognition via the City Newsletter and City social media account shall occur
alongside the recognition of other sponsors of the Park.
(d) Sponsor shall receive recognition during the Grand Opening Ceremony.
(e) Sponsor shall be featured in a press release from the City recognizing Sponsor as an
official sponsor of Eagle Nest Park.
5.1 The Parties agree to act in good faith to agree upon the exact size, location, and/or
depiction of Sponsor ’s logo to be employed by the City in all printed or web-based content, which
depiction shall be designed at Sponsor ’s sole cost and expense.
5.2 Sponsor hereby grants the City a limited, non-exclusive license to use Sponsor ’s
name and logo for purpose of communicating Sponsor ’s sponsorship of Eagle Nest Park. The City
may use Sponsor ’s name and/or logo in marketing efforts online, in print, on promotional items,
and in advertising and signage, in accordance with the benefits outlined above.
6.0 Operation and Maintenance of Eagle Nest Park. The City will be solely responsible
for operating and maintaining Eagle Nest Park in a condition suitable for public use. Sponsor shall
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refrain from engaging in activities that would interfere with the City’s operation and maintenance
of the Park.
7.0 General Provisions.
7.1 Entire Agreement. 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.
7.2 Sovereign Immunity. The City intends to avail itself of the benefits of Section
768.28, Florida Statutes and any other statutes and common law governing sovereign immunity to
the fullest extent possible. Neither this provision nor any other provision of 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.
Sponsor agrees that 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 over 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
three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00). Nothing in this Agreement is intended to inure to
the benefit of any third party for the purpose of allowing any claim which would otherwise be
barred under the doctrine of sovereign immunity or by operation of law. This paragraph shall
survive termination of this Agreement.
7.3 General Liability Insurance. The City requires sponsors to maintain
general liability insurance. As such, for Sponsor’s performance under this Agreement, Sponsor
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 performance under this Agreement including, but not limited to, Sponsor’s receipt
and exercise of any and all sponsorship benefits received 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. Sponsor shall furnish an insurance certificate
naming the City as an additional insured for purposes of the required general liability insurance to
include the expiration date of such coverage. Sponsor shall be solely responsible to pay the
deductible, if any, relating to any claim made against the insurance coverages provided under 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 Sponsor in accordance with this paragraph
on the basis of its not complying with the Agreement, the City shall notify Sponsor in writing
thereof within thirty (30) days of the date of delivery of such certificate to the City. Sponsor shall
continuously maintain such insurance in the amount, type, and quality as required by this
paragraph during the term of this Agreement.
7.4 Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Sponsor agrees to the fullest
extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its employees, officers, and
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attorneys from and against all claims, losses, damages, personal injuries (including but not limited
to death), or liability (including reasonable attorney’s fees), which directly or indirectly arises out
of, or results from any act or failure to act of Sponsor or any person authorized by Sponsor related
in any way whatsoever to Sponsor’s sponsorship and performance under this Agreement. The
indemnification provided above shall obligate Sponsor 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 and liability
and all suits and actions of every name and description that may be brought against the City or its
employees, officers, and attorneys which may arise or result from this Agreement. In all events
the City shall be permitted to choose legal counsel of its sole choice, the fees for which shall be
reasonable and subject to and included with this indemnification provided herein. This section
shall survive termination of this Agreement.
7.5 Non-Liability of City Officials and Employees. No City elected or appointed
City official or employee shall be personally liable to Sponsor, or any successor in interest, in the
event of a Default or breach by the City of any term or condition of this Agreement. Sponsor
hereby waives and releases any claim Sponsor may have against such City officials or employees
with respect to any default or breach by the City.
7.6 Standard of Care. In exercising its sponsorship benefits and performance under
this Agreement, Sponsor will use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar
circumstances by reputable members of its profession practicing in the same or similar locality.
Sponsor shall take reasonable precautions to protect the public and property from any safety
hazards directly or indirectly resulting from its participation in the Grand Opening Ceremony or
otherwise associated with its performance under this Agreement.
7.7 Sponsor’s Signatory. The undersigned person executing this Agreement on behalf
of Sponsor hereby represents and warrants that he has the full authority to sign said Agreement for
Sponsor and to fully bind Sponsor to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
7.8 Miscellaneous. The following general miscellaneous provisions shall apply
to this Agreement:
(a) Non-Business Day. In the event that any period of time, as set forth in this Agreement,
expires or any date herein occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday or other non-business
day, then such date shall automatically extend to 5:00 p.m. on the next subsequent
business day, excluding the day the Grand Opening Ceremony will be held pursuant to
this Agreement.
(b) No Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred unless prior written
consent is granted by the City Manager.
(c) 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), execute and
deliver any further documents that may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out
the purposes and intentions of this Agreement.
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(d) Legal Representation. The parties acknowledge that Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire,
and Garganese, Weiss, D’Agresta, & Salzman, P.A., and other attorneys therein, have
acted as counsel for the City in connection with this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein, and have not given legal advice to any party hereto other than the
City.
(e) Severability. If a word, sentence, or paragraph herein shall be declared illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional, the said word, sentence, or paragraph shall be
severed from this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be read as if said illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional word, sentence, or paragraph did not exist.
(f) Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State
of Florida. Venue of all disputes shall be properly placed in Seminole County, Florida.
The parties agree that the Agreement was consummated in Seminole County, and the
site of the Event is Seminole County. If any dispute concerning this Agreement arises
under Federal law, the venue will be Orlando, Florida. Any objections to jurisdiction
and venue are expressly waived.
(g) Attorney’s Fees. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in connection
with the parties hereto, each party shall bear their own costs and attorney’s fees.
(h) 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 rights, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
(i) 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 prepared, 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 addresses, of which any party hereto shall have given written
notice as provided herein):
To the City: City of Winter Springs
Attn: City Manager
1126 E. SR 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
P: (407) 327-5957
F: (407) 327-6686
To the Sponsor: Pat’s Pump and Blower
2141 W. Church St.
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(j) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed and delivered, shall be original; but such counterparts shall
together constitute but one and the same instrument.
(k) Public Record. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document, computerized
information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of Sponsor
related, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, may be deemed to be a Public Record
whether in the possession or control of the City or Sponsor. Said record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other
writing of Sponsor is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and
may not be destroyed without the specific written approval of the City. Upon request
by the City, Sponsor shall promptly supply copies of said public records to the 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 Sponsor be open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination
and/or audit.
IF THE SPONSOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
SPONSOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING
TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS THE CITY CLERK, AT (407) 327-5955,
CITYCLERKDEPARTMENT@WINTERSPRINGSFL.ORG, 1126
EAST STATE ROAD 434, FLORIDA 32708.
(l) Interpretation. Both the City and Sponsor 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.
(m) No Joint Venture. This Agreement shall not in any way be deemed to create a joint
venture or principal-agent relationship between Sponsor and the City.
(n) No City Representations and Warranties; Success. Sponsor agrees and acknowledges
that the City has made no representations and warranties regarding the Park. Sponsor
agrees and acknowledges the City has in no way guaranteed that the Park or Grand
Opening Ceremony will be successful by any person’s standard and belief of success.
(o) Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute between the parties arising out of this
Agreement, the City and Sponsor shall use good faith to promptly resolve their disputes
amicably. In the event they are unsuccessful, the City and Sponsor agree not to
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commence litigation until attempting to resolve their dispute through mediation. Each
party will equally split the cost of mediation.
(p) Amendment of Agreement. Modifications or changes in this Agreement must be in
writing and executed by the parties bound to this Agreement.
(q) Trafficking. As a condition of this contract, Contractor shall attest under penalty of
perjury, that Contractor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section
787.06(2), Florida Statutes. Attestations shall be documented using a Human
Trafficking Affidavit as provided by the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates
written below.
CITY: SPONSOR:
By:__________________________ By:_________________________________
Kevin Sweet Print:_______________________________
City Manager Title:_______________________________
Date: ____________ Date: ____________
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SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
EAGLE NEST PARK
THIS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of
the ____ day of ___________________, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY
OF WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida municipal corporation located at 1126 E. State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Florida 32708 (“City”) and WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA, INC., a Florida
profit corporation with a principal address of 2101 W. SR 434, Longwood, FL 32779
(“Sponsor”) (collectively, the “Parties”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City owns approximately 0.36 acres of real property, more or less,
which is generally located at the intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole
Trail (Parcel Id. 06-21-31-508-0P10-0000) (the “Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City, in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management
District and Seminole County, intends to develop the Subject Property as a park containing a
garden and greenspace areas for the purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native
landscaping, water conservation, and stormwater best management practices (the “Eagle Nest
Park” or the “Park”); and
WHEREAS, Sponsor desires to contribute to the City by sponsoring the construction of
Eagle Nest Park; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of Sponsor ’s contribution to the construction of Eagle Nest
Park, the City desires to provide the Sponsor with the sponsorship benefits as more specifically
set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the provisions contained in this Agreement,
and other good and valuable consideration which the parties acknowledge has been received, the
parties agree as follows:
1.0 Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and by this
reference are fully incorporated into this Agreement.
2.0 Term; Termination.
2.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date. The
construction of Eagle Nest Park shall culminate in a “Grand Opening Ceremony,” to be held by
the City of Winter Springs upon completion of the Park, at a date and time determined in the City’s
sole discretion. This Agreement shall terminate when the Parties have completed their respective
obligations under this Agreement following the conclusion of the Grand Opening Ceremony.
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2.2 Post-Termination Obligations. Following the expiry of this Agreement’s
Term, should the welcome kiosk or any other items at the Park bearing Sponsor ’s logo be damaged
such that Sponsor’s logo is removed or no longer clearly visible, the City shall make reasonable
efforts to repair the kiosk and restore Sponsor’s logo in a timely manner, at the City’s sole
discretion. Following the Term of this Agreement, the City is under no continuing obligation to
replace items which have been destroyed and which cannot reasonably be repaired.
2.3 Termination. If either party fails to perform its obligations under this Agreement
and such failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice from the non-
defaulting party, the non-defaulting party may terminate this Agreement. In the event of
termination due to Sponsor ’s default, the City has the right to remove all references to Sponsor ’s
name and logo from Eagle Nest Park. In the event of termination due to the City’s default,
Sponsor shall be entitled to a refund of the entire Sponsorship Payment provided to the City.
3.0 General Provisions.
3.1 General Scope and Context of Sponsorship. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that the City solicits sponsors and advertisers for parks and recreation events and projects
who provide services and/or products to residents of the community and whose product,
message, or service is consistent with the mission and values of the City. Additionally, the City
welcomes sponsorship and advertising opportunities that enhance the City’s ability to deliver an
additional source of financial, in-kind and technical assistance for programs, events, projects and
sites from both non-profit and for-profit entities and individuals. The City maintains its
sponsorship program as a non-public forum and exercises sole discretion over who is eligible to
become a sponsor and the level and kind of benefits provided to sponsors according to the best
interests of the City.
3.2 Permissible Sponsors and Message Content. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that the areas of City owned or leased property, or portions thereof, including the Subject
Property, that are designated by the City for sponsorship opportunities and certain event activities
are maintained as a non-public forum. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to
exercise full editorial control over the placement, content, appearance, and wording of
sponsorship affiliations and messages. The City may make distinctions on the appropriateness of
sponsors based on the subject matter of a potential sponsorship recognition message or
advertisement and reserves the right to revise, reject or omit content. However, the City will not
deny sponsorship opportunities based on the Sponsor’s viewpoint. Sponsor acknowledges that
the City’s policy is that the City, in its sole discretion and judgement, will not accept
sponsorships from any company, person or organization that is engaged in any of the following
activities and/or has a mission supporting any of the following subject matters: (a) commentary,
advocacy, or promotion of issues, candidates, and campaigns pertaining to political elections; (b)
depiction in any form of profanity or obscenity, or promotion of sexually oriented products,
activities, or materials; (c) promotion of bigotry, prejudice and/or hate; (d) promotion of the sale
or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons, or glorification of violent acts; and (e)
promotion or depiction of illegal products, or glorification of illegal products, activities, or
materials. The parties recognize that the City’s entering into a Sponsorship Agreement with
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Sponsor does not constitute an endorsement of the Sponsor or any other sponsor or any of their
services and products, but said Agreement does imply an affiliation between the City and the
Sponsor. Such affiliation can affect the reputation of the City among its citizens and its ability to
govern effectively. Therefore, any proposal, material, or services offered by Sponsor at the
Subject Property compromises the public’s perception of the City’s neutrality or its ability to act
in the public interest will be rejected by the City at its sole discretion.
3.3 City’s Recognition of Sponsor – General Guidelines. This Agreement and
the sponsorship benefits provided by the City hereunder shall not be construed or interpreted as
the City’s endorsement of Sponsor’s organization, products or services. The City will not make
any statements that directly or indirectly advocate or endorse a Sponsor’s organization, products,
or services. Materials or communications, including, but not limited to, print, video, internet,
broadcast, or display items developed to promote or communicate the sponsorship using the
City’s name, marks, or logo, must have written approval from the City Manager or his/her
designee. The City will neither seek nor accept sponsors that manufacture products or take
positions inconsistent with local, state, or federal law or with City policies, positions, or
resolutions.
3.4 Other Public Forum Areas. The parties acknowledge and agree that City owned
or leased property, such as roads, sidewalks and parks, including the Subject Property, may at
some or all times be considered a traditional, limited or designated public forum under law. For
these areas, the parties acknowledge that the general public may have certain levels of First
Amendment rights to express themselves freely within the parameters of the U.S. and Florida
Constitutions. The City intends to preserve its rights and discretion to exercise control over these
areas to promote an orderly special event and public safety, but the City’s control over and
acceptance of First Amendment activities may be limited and will be governed by constitutional
principles of law. The City does not provide any endorsements, guarantees, or commitments of
any kind to Sponsor regarding any of these First Amendment activities, should they occur at
Eagle Nest Park, even if said activities interfere, conflict, or impede the sponsorship benefits
provided to Sponsor under this Agreement.
3.5 Conflicts. Sponsor, and their employees, agents, contractors, and
representatives, shall not do, or omit to do, anything which may: (a) bring the Eagle Nest Park or
the City and its officials into disrepute; disparage the Eagle Nest Park or the City or its officials;
(c) damage goodwill associated with the Eagle Nest Park; or (d) be otherwise prejudicial to the
image and/or reputation the City or its officials.
4.0 Sponsorship Payment. For the sponsorship benefits provided by the City
hereunder, Sponsor shall pay the City an amount equal to TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($2,500.00). Said Sponsorship Payment shall be paid by
check made payable to the City of Winter Springs on or before May 01, 2026. The Sponsorship
Payment required by this Paragraph is related to the sponsorship benefits provided solely for the
construction of Eagle Nest Park as described in Paragraph 5.0 of this Agreement and does not
extend to any other projects, special events, or promotional activities. Once payment is made to
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the City, the payment is non-refundable except for termination of this Agreement pursuant to
Paragraph 2.2 of this Agreement.
5.0 Sponsorship of Eagle Nest Park. This Agreement shall be solely for the Sponsor ’s
sponsorship the City’s construction of Eagle Nest Park. Eagle Nest park will be located on a
City-owned parcel of approximately 0.36 acres of real property generally located at the
intersection of Michael Blake Blvd. and the Cross Seminole Trail (Parcel Id. 06-21-31-508-
0P10-0000). Eagle Nest Park will be designed, constructed, and developed by the City of Winter
Springs in collaboration with the St. Johns River Water Management District and Seminole
County. Eagle Nest Park will contain a garden, greenspace areas, and other features for the
purpose of educating residents and visitors on Florida native landscaping, water conservation,
and stormwater best management practices. The construction and development of Eagle Nest
Park shall culminate in a Grand Opening Ceremony, to be held by the City of Winter Springs
upon completion of the Park. The benefits granted to Sponsor hereunder are conditioned upon
Sponsor fulfilling its payment and other obligations as explicitly stated herein and not engaging
in conduct that is detrimental to the City’s recognition. The benefits provided to Sponsor under
this Agreement shall be as follows:
(a) Sponsor ’s logo shall be featured on the welcome kiosk at Eagle Nest Park for as long
as the welcome kiosk remains at Eagle Nest Park.
(b) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park on the City’s
website.
(c) Sponsor shall receive recognition as a sponsor of Eagle Nest Park via one (1) edition
of the City Newsletter and via one (1) post from a City social media account. This
recognition via the City Newsletter and City social media account shall occur
alongside the recognition of other sponsors of the Park.
(d) Sponsor shall receive recognition during the Grand Opening Ceremony.
(e) Sponsor shall be featured in a press release from the City recognizing Sponsor as an
official sponsor of Eagle Nest Park.
5.1 The Parties agree to act in good faith to agree upon the exact size, location, and/or
depiction of Sponsor ’s logo to be employed by the City in all printed or web-based content, which
depiction shall be designed at Sponsor ’s sole cost and expense.
5.2 Sponsor hereby grants the City a limited, non-exclusive license to use Sponsor ’s
name and logo for purpose of communicating Sponsor ’s sponsorship of Eagle Nest Park. The City
may use Sponsor ’s name and/or logo in marketing efforts online, in print, on promotional items,
and in advertising and signage, in accordance with the benefits outlined above.
6.0 Operation and Maintenance of Eagle Nest Park. The City will be solely responsible
for operating and maintaining Eagle Nest Park in a condition suitable for public use. Sponsor shall
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refrain from engaging in activities that would interfere with the City’s operation and maintenance
of the Park.
7.0 General Provisions.
7.1 Entire Agreement. 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.
7.2 Sovereign Immunity. The City intends to avail itself of the benefits of Section
768.28, Florida Statutes and any other statutes and common law governing sovereign immunity to
the fullest extent possible. Neither this provision nor any other provision of 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.
Sponsor agrees that 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 over 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
three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00). Nothing in this Agreement is intended to inure to
the benefit of any third party for the purpose of allowing any claim which would otherwise be
barred under the doctrine of sovereign immunity or by operation of law. This paragraph shall
survive termination of this Agreement.
7.3 General Liability Insurance. The City requires sponsors to maintain
general liability insurance. As such, for Sponsor’s performance under this Agreement, Sponsor
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 performance under this Agreement including, but not limited to, Sponsor’s receipt
and exercise of any and all sponsorship benefits received 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. Sponsor shall furnish an insurance certificate
naming the City as an additional insured for purposes of the required general liability insurance to
include the expiration date of such coverage. Sponsor shall be solely responsible to pay the
deductible, if any, relating to any claim made against the insurance coverages provided under 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 Sponsor in accordance with this paragraph
on the basis of its not complying with the Agreement, the City shall notify Sponsor in writing
thereof within thirty (30) days of the date of delivery of such certificate to the City. Sponsor shall
continuously maintain such insurance in the amount, type, and quality as required by this
paragraph during the term of this Agreement.
7.4 Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Sponsor agrees to the fullest
extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its employees, officers, and
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attorneys from and against all claims, losses, damages, personal injuries (including but not limited
to death), or liability (including reasonable attorney’s fees), which directly or indirectly arises out
of, or results from any act or failure to act of Sponsor or any person authorized by Sponsor related
in any way whatsoever to Sponsor’s sponsorship and performance under this Agreement. The
indemnification provided above shall obligate Sponsor 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 and liability
and all suits and actions of every name and description that may be brought against the City or its
employees, officers, and attorneys which may arise or result from this Agreement. In all events
the City shall be permitted to choose legal counsel of its sole choice, the fees for which shall be
reasonable and subject to and included with this indemnification provided herein. This section
shall survive termination of this Agreement.
7.5 Non-Liability of City Officials and Employees. No City elected or appointed
City official or employee shall be personally liable to Sponsor, or any successor in interest, in the
event of a Default or breach by the City of any term or condition of this Agreement. Sponsor
hereby waives and releases any claim Sponsor may have against such City officials or employees
with respect to any default or breach by the City.
7.6 Standard of Care. In exercising its sponsorship benefits and performance under
this Agreement, Sponsor will use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar
circumstances by reputable members of its profession practicing in the same or similar locality.
Sponsor shall take reasonable precautions to protect the public and property from any safety
hazards directly or indirectly resulting from its participation in the Grand Opening Ceremony or
otherwise associated with its performance under this Agreement.
7.7 Sponsor’s Signatory. The undersigned person executing this Agreement on behalf
of Sponsor hereby represents and warrants that he has the full authority to sign said Agreement for
Sponsor and to fully bind Sponsor to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
7.8 Miscellaneous. The following general miscellaneous provisions shall apply
to this Agreement:
(a) Non-Business Day. In the event that any period of time, as set forth in this Agreement,
expires or any date herein occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday or other non-business
day, then such date shall automatically extend to 5:00 p.m. on the next subsequent
business day, excluding the day the Grand Opening Ceremony will be held pursuant to
this Agreement.
(b) No Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred unless prior written
consent is granted by the City Manager.
(c) 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), execute and
deliver any further documents that may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out
the purposes and intentions of this Agreement.
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(d) Legal Representation. The parties acknowledge that Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire,
and Garganese, Weiss, D’Agresta, & Salzman, P.A., and other attorneys therein, have
acted as counsel for the City in connection with this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein, and have not given legal advice to any party hereto other than the
City.
(e) Severability. If a word, sentence, or paragraph herein shall be declared illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional, the said word, sentence, or paragraph shall be
severed from this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be read as if said illegal,
unenforceable, or unconstitutional word, sentence, or paragraph did not exist.
(f) Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State
of Florida. Venue of all disputes shall be properly placed in Seminole County, Florida.
The parties agree that the Agreement was consummated in Seminole County, and the
site of the Event is Seminole County. If any dispute concerning this Agreement arises
under Federal law, the venue will be Orlando, Florida. Any objections to jurisdiction
and venue are expressly waived.
(g) Attorney’s Fees. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in connection
with the parties hereto, each party shall bear their own costs and attorney’s fees.
(h) 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 rights, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
(i) 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 prepared, 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 addresses, of which any party hereto shall have given written
notice as provided herein):
To the City: City of Winter Springs
Attn: City Manager
1126 E. SR 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
P: (407) 327-5957
F: (407) 327-6686
To the Sponsor: Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.
2101 W. SR 434
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(j) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed and delivered, shall be original; but such counterparts shall
together constitute but one and the same instrument.
(k) Public Record. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document, computerized
information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of Sponsor
related, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, may be deemed to be a Public Record
whether in the possession or control of the City or Sponsor. Said record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other
writing of Sponsor is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and
may not be destroyed without the specific written approval of the City. Upon request
by the City, Sponsor shall promptly supply copies of said public records to the 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 Sponsor be open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination
and/or audit.
IF THE SPONSOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
SPONSOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING
TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS THE CITY CLERK, AT (407) 327-5955,
CITYCLERKDEPARTMENT@WINTERSPRINGSFL.ORG, 1126
EAST STATE ROAD 434, FLORIDA 32708.
(l) Interpretation. Both the City and Sponsor 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.
(m) No Joint Venture. This Agreement shall not in any way be deemed to create a joint
venture or principal-agent relationship between Sponsor and the City.
(n) No City Representations and Warranties; Success. Sponsor agrees and acknowledges
that the City has made no representations and warranties regarding the Park. Sponsor
agrees and acknowledges the City has in no way guaranteed that the Park or Grand
Opening Ceremony will be successful by any person’s standard and belief of success.
(o) Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute between the parties arising out of this
Agreement, the City and Sponsor shall use good faith to promptly resolve their disputes
amicably. In the event they are unsuccessful, the City and Sponsor agree not to
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commence litigation until attempting to resolve their dispute through mediation. Each
party will equally split the cost of mediation.
(p) Amendment of Agreement. Modifications or changes in this Agreement must be in
writing and executed by the parties bound to this Agreement.
(q) Trafficking. As a condition of this contract, Contractor shall attest under penalty of
perjury, that Contractor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section
787.06(2), Florida Statutes. Attestations shall be documented using a Human
Trafficking Affidavit as provided by the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates
written below.
CITY: SPONSOR:
By:__________________________ By:_________________________________
Kevin Sweet Print:_______________________________
City Manager Title:_______________________________
Date: ____________ Date: ____________
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IX,
PROCEDURES FOR NAMING BUILDINGS, PARKS, AND STREETS, TO
CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR
INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS,
INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE, SEVERABILITY, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under § 2(b), Art. VIII of the State
Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes except when expressly prohibited by
law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to establish and maintain a consistent approach
to and procedure for naming City buildings, parks, and streets; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission thus desires to add a new Article IX, Procedures for
Naming Buildings, Parks, and Streets, to Chapter 2, Administration, of the City Code, to formalize
the City’s procedures for naming City buildings, parks, and streets; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, hereby finds this
Ordinance to be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of
Winter Springs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS HEREBY ORDAINS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby fully incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section 2. Amendment to Chapter 2, Administration. The City of Winter Springs Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, is hereby amended as follows to add a new Article IX,
Procedures for Naming of Buildings, Parks, and Streets: (underlined type indicates additions to
the City Code and strikeout type indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a deletion from
the Ordinance of text existing in Chapter 2. It is intended that the text in Chapter 2 denoted by the
asterisks and set forth in this Ordinance shall remain unchanged from the language existing prior
to the adoption of this Ordinance):
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Chapter 2 – ADMINISTRATION
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ARTICLE IX. – PROCEDURES FOR NAMING OF BUILDINGS, PARKS, AND
STREETS
Sec. 2-400. – Intent and Purpose; Findings.
(a) The intent and purpose of this section is to establish a uniform method and procedure
to assist the City Commission in naming certain City buildings, parks, and streets. The
City Commission hereby finds that the authority to name City buildings, parks, and
streets is solely vested in the City Commission. Nothing herein shall be construed as a
delegation of any authority to name a City building, park, or street to any other person
or entity. The naming of City buildings, parks, and streets shall be determined in the
sole and absolute discretion of the City Commission by majority vote. However, a
renaming of any existing City building, park, or street that has already been named in
honor of a person shall require a super-majority vote.
(b) This article shall not apply to any contract approved by the City Commission granting
to a corporate or other sponsor temporary naming rights to a City recreational facility.
Sec. 2-401. – Generally.
The naming of a city building, park, or street shall be determined by the City Commission
either (i) based on its own initiative, (ii) upon a recommendation by the City Manager, (iii) upon
the request of any person or entity desiring to assist the City Commission in determining the name
of any city building, park, or street or (iv) as part of City Commission approval of a new land
development project which consists of a new city building, park, or street pursuant to the city's
land development regulations. The City Manager may make a recommendation to the City
Commission based on their own initiative, or as part of an assistance petition as set forth below.
Sec. 2-402. – Naming Guidelines.
When considering the naming of any City building, park, or street, the City Manager and
City Commission shall consider any of the following naming attributes:
a. Recognized geographic features and community names.
b. Functional or purpose-based names such city hall, public library, treatment plant, etc.
c. Natural historic features and local flora and fauna.
d. Significant public contributions and service to the City, State of Florida, or United
States.
e. Significant material or financial contributions to the City.
f. Persons of historic service to the City.
g. Persons of outstanding civic service to the City.
h. Honoring a significant event.
i. Documented community support for the name.
Sec. 2-403. – Other factors.
When considering the naming of any City building, park, or street, the City Manager and
City Commission shall also consider the following other factors:
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a. The cost that the naming or renaming will have on the City or any other person who is or
could be materially affected by the name or name change;
b. Naming proposals that promote alcohol or tobacco products or political
organizations/endorsements will not be considered;
c. Preference shall be given to names or long established local usage and names that lend
dignity to the building, street or park to be named;
d. Persons currently serving on the City Commission or serving as an existing city employee
shall not be considered;
e. Names selected shall be widely recognized and of enduring, honorable fame, not notoriety,
and shall be commensurate with the significance of the building, street, or park named;
f. Names with connotations which by contemporary community standards are derogatory or
offensive shall not be considered;
g. Proliferation of the same name for different City buildings, streets, or parks shall be
avoided;
h. Proliferation of multiple names for different parts of a particular city park shall be avoided;
i. If the name is an individual person, whether the individual has ever been convicted of a
felony based on background screening conducted by the City’s police department; and
j. Names should not create confusion for 911 and first responders.
Sec. 2-404. – Assistance Petitions.
Any person or entity wishing to assist the City Commission in determining the name of a
City building, street, or park shall submit an assistance petition to the City Manager for evaluation
and a recommendation by the City Manager. The petition shall be in writing and shall demonstrate
the basis on which the petitioner believes the naming request satisfies the naming guidelines and
other factors set forth in this article and shall demonstrate that requisite minimum community
support has been obtained by the petitioner pursuant to this article. Upon receipt of duly submitted
assistance petition, the City Manager shall make a recommendation to the City Commission either
for approval or disapproval of the assistance petition.
Sec. 2-405. – Minimum Community Support.
Each assistance petition submitted to the City Manager shall be accompanied by petition
signatures that demonstrate minimum community support as follows:
a. Street Naming: The assistance petition shall be signed by at least seventy-five percent
(75%) of the property owners along the segment of the street to be renamed.
b. Building or Park Naming: the assistance petition shall be signed by at least one hundred
fifty (150) registered voters of the City of Winter Springs to demonstrate a minimum level
of community support.
No assistance petition shall be processed by the City Manager unless said petition has the minimum
number of signatures required by this subsection.
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Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All
prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Commission, or parts of prior
ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. Incorporation Into Code. This Ordinance shall be incorporated into the Winter
Springs City Code and any section or paragraph, number or letter, and any heading may be changed
or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing. Grammatical, typographical, and like errors
may be corrected and additions, alterations, and omissions, not affecting the construction or
meaning of this Ordinance and the City Code may be freely made.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such portion shall
be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, and pursuant to City
Charter.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a regular
meeting assembled on the 31st day of March, 2025.
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KEVIN McCANN, Mayor
ATTEST:
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CHRISTIAN GOWAN, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Winter Springs only:
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ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
First Reading: February 24, 2025
Legal Ad: __________________
Second Reading: March 31, 2025
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