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ITEM 207
July 11, 2011
Regular Meeting
Consent X
Informational
Public Hearing
Regular
Mgr. /
Authorization
Dept.
REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission to
authorize the City Manager to execute the City of Winter Springs Recreation
Program Agreement with the Winter Springs Youth Sports Organization.
The term of Agreement shall commence on August 1, 2011, and end on July
31, 2013.
SYNOPSIS: The purpose of this item is to obtain Commission approval to execute the
agreement necessary to again partner with the Winter Springs Youth Sports
Organization also known as Winter Springs Babe Ruth.
CONSIDERATIONS:
• The City has previously executed similar agreements in the past and has successfully
partnered with the Winter Springs Youth Sports Organization. This agenda item is to
renew 2 — year agreement.
• The Winter Springs Babe Ruth has been conducting youth baseball/softball programs for
the youth of the Winter Springs area. Seventy percent (70 %) of these participants are
Winter Springs residents. They desire to again partner with the City of Winter Springs.
• The Parks and Recreation Department desires to provide facilities owned by the City of
Winter Springs for games and practices and to enhance youth sports through program
promotions, and coaches certification.
• The Parks and Recreation Department will provide Trotwood Park, Sunshine Park and
Central Winds expansion property for practices and Central Winds Park for games.
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• The League will pay a total of $11,500 plus $3,000 in upgrades to Central Winds Park for
a total of $14,500 per year. This is not an increase over the last 2 year agreement.
• The fixed fee ensures the amount the city will receive in revenue. The agreement however
calls for the fees to be reviewed for any needed adjustment after each year.
• The Babe Ruth League Board has reviewed and is supportive of this 2 year agreement.
• The partnership between Parks and Recreation and the major youth sports providers has
been mutually beneficial to meet the youth sports needs of the city residents.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement will provide to the City of Winter Springs $11,500 plus $3,000 in upgrades to
Central Winds Park for a total of $14,500 per year in FY 11/12 and 12/13.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City
Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert /eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available on the City's
Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are
Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically
Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's
Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's
Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested
Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With
Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations
Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City
Staff Is Ahrays Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff is recommending the Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the City of Winter
Springs Recreational Program Agreement with the Winter Springs Youth Sports Organization.
The term of Agreement shall commence on August 1, 2011, and end on July 31, 2013.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 41 City of Winter Springs Recreational Program Agreement with the
Winter Springs Youth Sports Organization, Inc.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT
THIS RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT ( "Agreement "), made and entered
into this day of July, 2011, by and between the CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida
municipal corporation ( "City "), and WINTER SPRINGS YOUTH SPORTS, INC., a Florida non
profit corporation ( "Youth Sports ").
WIT NESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City has certain recreational facilities available for use by the public; and
WHEREAS, Youth Sports is desirous of offering a public recreational program for the
benefit of its participants who are largely residents of the City of Winter Springs using the
recreational facilities available to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to permit the Youth Sports program, a non - profit
organization, to take place at the Central Winds Park, Trotwood & Sunshine Park and other City
recreational facilities located within the City of Winter Springs, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions hereof, and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency all of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties desire to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement
as follows:
1.0 Recitals The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated herein in their entirety by
this reference.
2.0 Term of Agreement The term of this Agreement shall commence on August 1,
2011, and end on July 31, 2013.
3.0 School Board Contract The Youth Sports Organization hereby acknowledges that
the City and the School Board of Seminole County have entered into that certain agreement that
permits the City to utilize facilities owned by the School Board of Seminole County. Youth Sports
agrees that its use of any facilities owned by the School Board is subject to the terms and conditions
of that agreement between the City and the School Board of Seminole County.
4.0 Program and Additional Services Conducted by Youth Sports Youth Sports
shall provide and promote a baseball program to enhance the existing recreational programs offered
by the City. The program shall include, but shall not be limited to, a fall and spring Youth Sports for
participants ages 4 through 18, a travel and tournament baseball /softball camps, a baseball /softball
camp, motivational seminars, and other recreational type special events. Camps and clinics shall
include, but not be limited to, clinics for youth, teams, coaches, officials, parents, and special
population programs. Special events shall include, but not be limited to, playoff games,
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championship games, invitational games, fundraisers and tournaments. Unless otherwise provided in
this Agreement, the aforesaid programs shall hereinafter be referred to as "Programs." Youth Sports
shall not deviate from the Programs set forth in this Agreement without the prior written consent of
the City. Programs should be held during non - school hours.
4.1 Youth Sports shall also provide any and all additional services and equipment
necessary for the Program including, but not limited to: (i) providing administrative personnel to
collect fees, forms, and answer telephone inquiries regarding programs and provide a criminal
background check for the Youth Sports personnel; (ii) providing coaches, umpires, speakers,
competition officials, scorers, and administrative and support personnel to operate the Programs; (iii)
providing all equipment necessary to participate in the Programs, such as base balls, training aids,
camp equipment, materials; (iv) providing uniforms to participants for league play, all league, camp,
and clinic shirts shall recognize the City of Winter Springs Parks & Recreation Department; (v)
providing trophies, certificates, and other give away items; (vi) providing all schedules and league
handouts; (vii) providing for the set up of all fields and equipment necessary for the Programs; and
(viii) providing for the clean -up and removal of all equipment and trash and debris brought to City
facilities by the Youth Sports and their guests, invitees, spectators, participants and personnel (clean-
up shall be completed as soon as possible after each Program); (ix) coordinating certification of
league coaches with Doyle baseball.
5.0 Certificates Upon execution of this Agreement by the Youth Sports, and as a
continuing obligation hereunder, Youth Sports shall provide copies to the City of all local business
tax receipts, competency cards, or certificates necessary for the performance of the Programs.
6.0 Program Materials, Sale of Non -Food Items. Youth Sports shall be permitted to
distribute programs, pictures, advertising and other promotional materials regarding the Programs.
Youth Sports shall also be permitted to sell and distribute food or drink items during the course of
any Program only upon prior written request and approval of the City. Youth Sports may also offer
awards or trophies to Program participants that successfully complete or win contests or other events
conducted as part of this Agreement.
7.0 Use of Facilities; City Services. Youth Sports shall offer the Programs at the Central
Winds Park and Trotwood Park and Sunshine Park, and at other designated City owned or controlled
facilities that maybe authorized by the City for use by Youth Sports. Youth Sports agrees that they
will not use any other City facility unless authorized pursuant to this Agreement. In addition, the
City will provide the following services: (i) coordinate with Youth Sports to conduct the Programs,
the City and the Youth Sports acknowledge that the Youth Sports will have priority use of the
baseball /softball game and practice fields for Youth Sports fall and spring games and practices that
are initially submitted to the City prior to the start of each fall and spring season. The City and
Youth Sports also acknowledge that any requests made by Youth Sports for game and practice fields
submitted during a fall or springs season will be scheduled by the City on an as available basis; (ii)
include program information in City brochure and send out through e -mail and website links; (iv)
provide a phone line with voice mail for the Youth Sports information; and (v) Doyle baseball will
provide coaches certification for the league coaches.
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8.0 Compensation For the use of the City facilities and receipt of City services set forth
in paragraph 7.0 of this Agreement, Youth Sports agrees as follows:
8.1 Youth Sports shall pay the City Eleven Thousand Five Hundred and no /100
Dollars ($11,500.00) annually ( "Annual Fee "). This Annual Fee shall include Spring and Fall league
play, two (2) inter - league tournaments, try -outs and clinics. Resident and non - resident fees stated in
section 8.3 are included in the Annual Fee. In addition to the Annual Fee, Youth Sports shall pay the
appropriate rental fees for facilities utilized for any additional tournaments or special events.
8.2 Youth Sports shall pay the City Three Thousand and no /100 Dollars
($3,000.00) to be used toward facility upgrades and services no later than August 1st of each year.
8.3 Youth Sports shall be responsible for collecting any and all fees necessary for
participants to register and participate in a Program. Winter Springs residents shall pay registration
fees of Five and no /100 Dollars ($5.00) and non - residents shall pay Twenty and no /100 Dollars
($20.00). Priority use of fields and City services shall be given to Winter Springs residents as
deemed appropriate by Youth Sports and the City. Youth Sports shall also retain copies of all
receipts issued to participants for the payment of said fees.
8.4 The Annual Fee shall be paid to the City in two (2) Five Thousand Seven
Hundred Fifty and no /100 Dollar ($5,750.00) installments per year. The first installment shall be due
to the City on or before February 1 St of each year and the second installment shall be due to the City
on or before August 1 St of each year. Each installment shall be accompanied by a current and
complete list of program participants and shall include their name, address, and phone number only,
and in which program they are participating. Failure to make payments within the time proscribed
shall result in a five percent (5%) late fee being added to the payment amount.
8.5 The City and Youth Sports agree that the compensation set forth in this section
8.0 shall be subject to review and revision by the Winter Springs City Commission at the conclusion
of the first year of this Agreement. Any modification of the compensation due under this section
shall be evidenced in a written addendum to this Agreement executed by both parties.
9.0 Reimbursement of Expenses. Youth Sports shall reimburse the City for any and all
actual expenses incurred by the City in assisting Youth Sports regarding any Program offered by
Youth Sports including, but not limited to, field rental, and supervision maintenance. The City will
provide Youth Sports a written invoice(s) itemizing these expenses and payment shall be made by
Youth Sports within thirty (30) days of receiving the invoice.
10.0 Disorderly Conduct, Alcohol and Controlled Substances. Youth Sports shall not
permit any guests, invitees, employees, agents, or other Program participants to engage in any
disorderly conduct or criminal conduct while participating in any Program. Youth Sports shall
promote good sportsmanship to all Program participants. The City representative responsible for the
partnerships is the Recreation Supervisor, who has the authority and responsibility to investigate and
resolve complaints and other inquires from the public, suspend coaches, players or parents from
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games or facilities, with the approval of the Parks & Recreation Director. The use of alcoholic
beverages or illegal controlled substances by Program participants and Youth Sports prior to, during,
or after any Program shall be strictly prohibited.
11.0 Status Conferences At the request of the City, Youth Sports shall attend status
conferences with the City for purposes of evaluating the status of any Program and the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. The date and time of the status conferences shall be by mutual
agreement of the parties.
12.0 Independent Contractor, Hirinji of Personnel Youth Sports shall be considered an
independent contractor under this Agreement. Youth Sports shall be solely responsible and liable for
hiring and retaining all of its employees, personnel, contractors, coaches, and volunteers.
13.0 Indemnification and Hold Harmless "Youth Sports shall indemnify and hold
harmless the City and its employees, officers, attorneys, agents, and contractors from and against all
claims, losses, damages, personal injuries, excluding Worker's Compensation claims (including but
not limited to death), or liability to the person or property (including reasonable attorney's fees
through any and all administrative, trial, post judgment and appellate proceedings), directly or
indirectly arising from the negligent acts, errors, omissions, intentional or otherwise, arising out of or
resulting from Youth Sports' scheduling, permitting, promoting, maintaining, supervising, managing,
coordinating, and conducting any Program under this Agreement.
The indemnification provided above shall obligate Youth Sports to defend at its own expense
or to provide for such defense, at the option of the City, as the case may be, of any and all claims of
liability and all suits and actions of every name and description that may be brought against the City
or its employees, attorneys, and officers which may result from Youth Sports' performance under this
Agreement whether performed by Youth Sports, or anyone directly or indirectly employed,
controlled, supervised, or directed by Youth Sports. In all events the City shall be permitted to
choose legal counsel of its sole choice, the fees for which shall be subject to and included with this
indemnification provided herein, as long as said fees are considered reasonable within the Central
Florida area.
14.0 Assilinment This Agreement shall not be assigned by any party without the prior
written consent of all of the parties hereto.
15.0 Public Record It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing completed
by the Youth Sports 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 Youth Sports. Said record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing completed
by Youth Sports is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and may not be
destroyed without the specific written approval of the City Manager. Upon request by the City,
Youth Sports shall promptly supply copies of said public records to the City. All books, cards,
registers, receipts, documents, and other papers completed by Youth Sports in connection with this
Agreement shall at any and all reasonable times during the normal business hours of Youth Sports be
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open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination and /or audit. Nothing contained
in this paragraph shall require the disclosure of information that is exempt from public records
disclosure pursuant to state or federal law.
16.0 General Liability Insurance For the Programs performed hereunder, Youth Sports
shall purchase and maintain, at its own expense, such general liability insurance to cover claims for
damages because of bodily injury or death of any person or property damage arising in any way out
of the Programs performed by Youth Sports under this Agreement. The insurance shall have
minimum limits of coverage of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury
liability and property damage liability. All insurance coverage shall be with insurer(s) approved by
the City and licensed by the State of Florida to engage in the business of writing of insurance. The
City shall be named on the foregoing insurance policies as "additional insured." Youth Sports shall
cause its insurance carriers to furnish insurance certificates and endorsements specifying the types
and amounts of coverage in effect pursuant hereto, the expiration dates of such policies, and a
statement that no insurance under such policies will be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written
notice to the City in compliance with other provisions of this Agreement. If the City has any
objection to the coverage afforded by or other provision of the insurance required to be purchased
and maintained by Youth Sports in accordance with this paragraph on the basis of its not complying
with the Agreement, the City shall notify Youth Sports in writing thereof within thirty (30) days of
the date of delivery of such certificates and endorsements to the City. Youth Sports shall
continuously maintain such insurance in the amounts, type, and quality as required by this paragraph.
17.0 Modification Modifications of this Agreement shall only be made in writing signed
by both parties.
18.0 Compliance with Laws Youth Sports shall comply with all local, state, and federal
laws and regulations that are applicable to the operation of its business and in the performance of any
Program. Youth Sports acknowledges and agrees that it will take any and all reasonable and prudent
steps necessary to be informed and advised of all applicable local, state, and federal laws and
regulations affecting its business and performance of any Program.
19.0 Due Diliiience Youth Sports acknowledges that they have investigated prior to the
execution of this Agreement and satisfied themselves as to the conditions affecting the City's
facilities that will or may be utilized by Youth Sports to conduct the Programs, the availability of
materials and labor, the cost thereof, the requirements to obtain necessary insurance, permits,
equipment, and the steps necessary to complete the Programs. Youth Sports warrants unto the City
that they have the competence and abilities to carefully, professionally, and faithfully complete the
Programs in the manner and within the time limits proscribed herein. Youth Sports will perform the
Programs with due and reasonable diligence consistent with sound professional and labor practices.
20.0 Time is of the Essence Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
21.0 Third Party Rilihts This Agreement is not a third party beneficiary contract and
shall not in any respect whatsoever create any rights on behalf of any party not expressly a party to
this Agreement.
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22.0 Further Assurances. From and after the execution of this Agreement, each of the
parties hereto shall fully cooperate with each other and perform any further act(s) and execute and
deliver any further documents which may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out the purposes
and intentions of this Agreement.
23.0 Severability0 If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, void, or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect, unless the
absence of the invalid, void or unenforceable provision or provisions causes this Agreement to fail in
its essential purposes.
24.0 Governinii Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The parties further agree that in any dispute between
them relating to this Agreement, exclusive jurisdiction shall be in the trial courts located in Seminole
County, Florida, for state actions and Orlando, Florida, for federal actions; any objections as to
jurisdiction or venue in such courts being expressly waived.
25.0 Attorney's Fees. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in
connection with this Agreement between the parties hereto, the prevailing party in such litigation or
controversy shall be entitled to recover from the other party or parties all reasonable attorney's fees
and paralegal fees, expenses and suit costs, including those associated with any appellate or post -
judgment collection proceedings.
26.0 Non - Waiver. No delay or failure by either party to exercise any right under this
Agreement, and no partial or single exercise of that right, shall constitute a waiver of that or any
other right, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
27.0 Notices. Any notice, request, instruction, or other document to be given as part of
this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given under the following circumstances:
when delivered in person; or three (3) business days after being deposited in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid, certified or registered; or the next business day after being deposited with a
recognized overnight mail or courier delivery service; or when transmitted by facsimile or telecopy
transmission, with receipt acknowledged upon transmission; and addressed as follows (or to such
other person or at such other address, of which any party hereto shall have given written notice as
provided herein) :
To City: City of Winter Springs
Attn: Parks And Recreation Department
Chris Caldwell, Director
1126 E. State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
PH: (407) 327 -6599
FAX: (407) 327 -4763
To Youth Sports: Winter Springs Youth Sports, Inc.
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Scott Harding
772 Windwillow Circle
Winter Springs, FL 32708
PH: (407) 619 -6771
28.0 Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed and delivered, shall be an original; but such counterparts shall together
constitute but one and the same instrument.
29.0 Standard of Care In performing the Programs, Youth Sports shall use that degree
of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar circumstances by reputable members of their
professions practicing in the same or similar locality. Youth Sports shall take all necessary and
reasonable precautions to protect the program participants and the public from being injured during
the Programs.
30.0 Termination This Agreement may be terminated by either party with thirty (30)
days written notice. If this Agreement is terminated by either party, the indemnification provision
contained in paragraph 13.0 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for any claims,
losses, damages, personal injuries, or liability which may occur under this Agreement. Youth Sports
shall also immediately pay all compensation due to the City pursuant to paragraph 8.0 of this
Agreement and of the City has already collected said sums.
31.0 Youth Sports Siiinatory The undersigned person executing this Agreement on
behalf of Youth Sports hereby represents and warrants that he has the full authority to sign the
Agreement on behalf of Youth Sports and that he has the authority to fully bind Youth Sports to the
terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
32.0 Interpretation The City and Youth Sports have participated in the drafting of all
parts of this Agreement. As a result, it is the intent of the parties that no portion of this Agreement
shall be interpreted more harshly against either of the parties as the drafter.
33.0 Entire Agreement The drafting, execution, and delivery of this Agreement by the
parties have been induced by no representations, statements, warranties, or agreements other than
those expressed herein. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the
parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either oral or written,
and all such matters shall be deemed merged into this Agreement.
34.0 Sovereign Immunity Notwithstanding any other provision set forth in this
Agreement, nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of the City's right to
sovereign immunity under section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other limitations imposed on the
City's potential liability under state or federal law. As such, the City shall not be liable under this
Agreement for punitive damages or interest for the period before judgment. Further, the City shall
not be liable for any claim or judgment, or portion thereof, to any one person for more than one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), or any claim or judgment, or portion thereof, which, when
totaled with all other claims or judgments paid by the State or its agencies and subdivisions arising
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out of the same incident or occurrence, exceeds the sum of two hundred thousand dollars
($200,000.00). This paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement.
35.0 Use of Central Winds Park, Trotwood Park and Sunshine Park The City and
Youth Sports acknowledge that Youth Sports will have priority use of the baseball /softball game
fields at Central Winds Park and the practice baseball /softball fields at Trotwood Park and Sunshine
Park for Youth Sports' fall and spring season. The City and Youth Sports also acknowledge that any
requests made by Youth Sports for game and practice fields submitted during a fall or spring season
will be scheduled by the City on an as available basis.
36.0 No Guarantee by City Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a
guarantee for the use of any City owned or maintained facility. The parties fully understand and
agree that City owned or maintained facilities may not be suitable, at the discretion of the City, for
play or practice due to inclement weather, lightning, vandalism, emergencies, acts of God, hazardous
conditions, or any other circumstance that the City deems could injure the participants or damage the
facilities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and
year written above.
CITY:
City of Winter Springs,
a Florida municipal corporation
YOUTH SPORTS:
Winter Springs Youth Sports, Inc.,
a Florida non profit corporation
Kevin Smith, City Manager
Date:
Scott Harding, President
Date:
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•
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT
THIS RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT ( "Agreement "), made and entered
into this day of July, 2011, by and between the CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida
municipal corporation ( "City "), and WINTER SPRINGS YOUTH SPORTS, INC., a Florida non
profit corporation ( "Youth Sports ").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City has certain recreational facilities available for use by the public; and
WHEREAS, Youth Sports is desirous of offering a public recreational program for the
benefit of its participants who are largely residents of the City of Winter Springs using the
recreational facilities available to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to permit the Youth Sports program, a non - profit
organization, to take place at the Central Winds Park, Trotwood & Sunshine Park and other City
recreational facilities located within the City of Winter Springs, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions hereof, and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency all of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties desire to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement
as follows:
1.0 Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated herein in their entirety by
this reference.
2.0 Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall commence on August 1,
2011, and end on July 31, 2013.
3.0 School Board Contract. The Youth Sports Organization hereby acknowledges that
the City and the School Board of Seminole County have entered into that certain agreement that
permits the City to utilize facilities owned by the School Board of Seminole County. Youth Sports
agrees that its use of any facilities owned by the School Board is subject to the terms and conditions
of that agreement between the City and the School Board of Seminole County.
4.0 Program and Additional Services Conducted by Youth Sports. Youth Sports
shall provide and promote a baseball program to enhance the existing recreational programs offered
by the City. The program shall include, but shall not be limited to, a fall and spring Youth Sports for
participants ages 4 through 18, a travel and tournament baseball/softball camps, a baseball/softball
camp, motivational seminars, and other recreational type special events. Camps and clinics shall
include, but not be limited to, clinics for youth, teams, coaches, officials, parents, and special
population programs. Special events shall include, but not be limited to, playoff games,
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championship games, invitational games, fundraisers and tournaments. Unless otherwise provided in
this Agreement, the aforesaid programs shall hereinafter be referred to as "Programs." Youth Sports
shall not deviate from the Programs set forth in this Agreement without the prior written consent of
the City. Programs should be held during non - school hours.
4.1 Youth Sports shall also provide any and all additional services and equipment
necessary for the Program including, but not limited to: (i) providing administrative personnel to
collect fees, forms, and answer telephone inquiries regarding programs and provide a criminal
background check for the Youth Sports personnel; (ii) providing coaches, umpires, speakers,
competition officials, scorers, and administrative and support personnel to operate the Programs; (iii)
providing all equipment necessary to participate in the Programs, such as base balls, training aids,
camp equipment, materials; (iv) providing uniforms to participants for league play, all league, camp,
and clinic shirts shall recognize the City of Winter Springs Parks & Recreation Department; (v)
providing trophies, certificates, and other give away items; (vi) providing all schedules and league
handouts; (vii) providing for the set up of all fields and equipment necessary for the Programs; and
(viii) providing for the clean-up and removal of all equipment and trash and debris brought to City
facilities by the Youth Sports and their guests, invitees, spectators, participants and personnel (clean-
up shall be completed as soon as possible after each Program); (ix) coordinating certification of
league coaches with Doyle baseball.
5.0 Certificates. Upon execution of this Agreement by the Youth Sports, and as a
continuing obligation hereunder, Youth Sports shall provide copies to the City of all local business
tax receipts, competency cards, or certificates necessary for the performance of the Programs.
6.0 Program Materials, Sale of Non -Food Items. Youth Sports shall be permitted to
distribute programs, pictures, advertising and other promotional materials regarding the Programs.
Youth Sports shall also be permitted to sell and distribute food or drink items during the course of
any Program only upon prior written request and approval of the City. Youth Sports may also offer
awards or trophies to Program participants that successfully complete or win contests or other events
conducted as part of this Agreement.
7.0 Use of Facilities; City Services. Youth Sports shall offer the Programs at the Central
Winds Park and Trotwood Park and Sunshine Park, and at other designated City owned or controlled
facilities that may be authorized by the City for use by Youth Sports. Youth Sports agrees that they
will not use any other City facility unless authorized pursuant to this Agreement. In addition, the
City will provide the following services: (i) coordinate with Youth Sports to conduct the Programs,
the City and the Youth Sports acknowledge that the Youth Sports will have priority use of the
baseball/softball game and practice fields for Youth Sports fall and spring games and practices that
are initially submitted to the City prior to the start of each fall and spring season. The City and
Youth Sports also acknowledge that any requests made by Youth Sports for game and practice fields
submitted during a fall or springs season will be scheduled by the City on an as available basis; (ii)
include program information in City brochure and send out through e-mail and website links; (iv)
provide a phone line with voice mail for the Youth Sports information; and (v) Doyle baseball will
provide coaches certification for the league coaches.
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8.0 Compensation. For the use of the City facilities and receipt of City services set forth
in paragraph 7.0 of this Agreement, Youth Sports agrees as follows:
8.1 Youth Sports shall pay the City Eleven Thousand Five Hundred and no /100
Dollars ($11,500.00) annually ( "Annual Fee "). This Annual Fee shall include Spring and Fall league
play, two (2) inter - league tournaments, try-outs and clinics. Resident and non - resident fees stated in
section 8.3 are included in the Annual Fee. In addition to the Annual Fee, Youth Sports shall pay the
appropriate rental fees for facilities utilized for any additional tournaments or special events.
8.2 Youth Sports shall pay the City Three Thousand and no /100 Dollars
($3,000.00) to be used toward facility upgrades and services no later than August 1st of each year.
8.3 Youth Sports shall be responsible for collecting any and all fees necessary for
participants to register and participate in a Program. Winter Springs residents shall pay registration
fees of Five and no /100 Dollars ($5.00) and non - residents shall pay Twenty and no /100 Dollars
($20.00). Priority use of fields and City services shall be given to Winter Springs residents as
deemed appropriate by Youth Sports and the City. Youth Sports shall also retain copies of all
receipts issued to participants for the payment of said fees.
8.4 The Annual Fee shall be paid to the City in two (2) Five Thousand Seven
Hundred Fifty and no /100 Dollar ($5,750.00) installments per year. The first installment shall be due
to the City on or before February 1 of each year and the second installment shall be due to the City
on or before August 1 of each year. Each installment shall be accompanied by a current and
complete list of program participants and shall include their name, address, and phone number only,
and in which program they are participating. Failure to make payments within the time proscribed
shall result in a five percent (5 %) late fee being added to the payment amount.
8.5 The City and Youth Sports agree that the compensation set forth in this section
8.0 shall be subject to review and revision by the Winter Springs City Commission at the conclusion
of the first year of this Agreement. Any modification of the compensation due under this section
shall be evidenced in a written addendum to this Agreement executed by both parties.
9.0 Reimbursement of Expenses. Youth Sports shall reimburse the City for any and all
actual expenses incurred by the City in assisting Youth Sports regarding any Program offered by
Youth Sports including, but not limited to, field rental, and supervision/maintenance. The City will
provide Youth Sports a written invoice(s) itemizing these expenses and payment shall be made by
Youth Sports within thirty (30) days of receiving the invoice.
10.0 Disorderly Conduct, Alcohol and Controlled Substances. Youth Sports shall not
permit any guests, invitees, employees, agents, or other Program participants to engage in any
disorderly conduct or criminal conduct while participating in any Program. Youth Sports shall
promote good sportsmanship to all Program participants. The City representative responsible for the
partnerships is the Recreation Supervisor, who has the authority and responsibility to investigate and
resolve complaints and other inquires from the public, suspend coaches, players or parents from
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games or facilities, with the approval of the Parks & Recreation Director. The use of alcoholic
beverages or illegal controlled substances by Program participants and Youth Sports prior to, during,
or after any Program shall be strictly prohibited.
11.0 Status Conferences. At the request of the City, Youth Sports shall attend status
conferences with the City for purposes of evaluating the status of any Program and the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. The date and time of the status conferences shall be by mutual
agreement of the parties.
12.0 Independent Contractor, Hiring of Personnel. Youth Sports shall be considered an
independent contractor under this Agreement. Youth Sports shall be solely responsible and liable for
hiring and retaining all of its employees, personnel, contractors, coaches, and volunteers.
13.0 Indemnification and Hold Harmless. "Youth Sports shall indemnify and hold
harmless the City and its employees, officers, attorneys, agents, and contractors from and against all
claims, losses, damages, personal injuries, excluding Worker's Compensation claims (including but
not limited to death), or liability to the person or property (including reasonable attorney's fees
through any and all administrative, trial, post judgment and appellate proceedings), directly or
indirectly arising from the negligent acts, errors, omissions, intentional or otherwise, arising out of or
resulting from Youth Sports' scheduling, permitting, promoting, maintaining, supervising, managing,
coordinating, and conducting any Program under this Agreement.
The indemnification provided above shall obligate Youth Sports to defend at its own expense
or to provide for such defense, at the option of the City, as the case may be, of any and all claims of
liability and all suits and actions of every name and description that may be brought against the City
or its employees, attorneys, and officers which may result from Youth Sports' performance under this
Agreement whether performed by Youth Sports, or anyone directly or indirectly employed,
controlled, supervised, or directed by Youth Sports. In all events the City shall be permitted to
choose legal counsel of its sole choice, the fees for which shall be subject to and included with this
indemnification provided herein, as long as said fees are considered reasonable within the Central
Florida area.
14.0 Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned by any party without the prior
written consent of all of the parties hereto.
15.0 Public Record. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing completed
by the Youth Sports 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 Youth Sports. Said record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing completed
by Youth Sports is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and may not be
destroyed without the specific written approval of the City Manager. Upon request by the City,
Youth Sports shall promptly supply copies of said public records to the City. All books, cards,
registers, receipts, documents, and other papers completed by Youth Sports in connection with this
Agreement shall at any and all reasonable times during the normal business hours of Youth Sports be
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open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination and/or audit. Nothing contained
in this paragraph shall require the disclosure of information that is exempt from public records
disclosure pursuant to state or federal law.
16.0 General Liability Insurance. For the Programs performed hereunder, Youth Sports
shall purchase and maintain, at its own expense, such general liability insurance to cover claims for
damages because of bodily injury or death of any person or property damage arising in any way out
of the Programs performed by Youth Sports under this Agreement. The insurance shall have
minimum limits of coverage of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury
liability and property damage liability. All insurance coverage shall be with insurer(s) approved by
the City and licensed by the State of Florida to engage in the business of writing of insurance. The
City shall be named on the foregoing insurance policies as "additional insured." Youth Sports shall
cause its insurance carriers to furnish insurance certificates and endorsements specifying the types
and amounts of coverage in effect pursuant hereto, the expiration dates of such policies, and a
statement that no insurance under such policies will be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written
notice to the City in compliance with other provisions of this Agreement. If the City has any
objection to the coverage afforded by or other provision of the insurance required to be purchased
and maintained by Youth Sports in accordance with this paragraph on the basis of its not complying
with the Agreement, the City shall notify Youth Sports in writing thereof within thirty (30) days of
the date of delivery of such certificates and endorsements to the City. Youth Sports shall
continuously maintain such insurance in the amounts, type, and quality as required by this paragraph.
17.0 Modification. Modifications of this Agreement shall only be made in writing signed
by both parties.
18.0 Compliance with Laws. Youth Sports shall comply with all local, state, and federal
laws and regulations that are applicable to the operation of its business and in the performance of any
Program. Youth Sports acknowledges and agrees that it will take any and all reasonable and prudent
steps necessary to be informed and advised of all applicable local, state, and federal laws and
regulations affecting its business and performance of any Program.
19.0 Due Diligence. Youth Sports acknowledges that they have investigated prior to the
execution of this Agreement and satisfied themselves as to the conditions affecting the City's
facilities that will or may be utilized by Youth Sports to conduct the Programs, the availability of
materials and labor, the cost thereof, the requirements to obtain necessary insurance, permits,
equipment, and the steps necessary to complete the Programs. Youth Sports warrants unto the City
that they have the competence and abilities to carefully, professionally, and faithfully complete the
Programs in the manner and within the time limits proscribed herein. Youth Sports will perform the
Programs with due and reasonable diligence consistent with sound professional and labor practices.
20.0 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
21.0 Third Party Rights. This Agreement is not a third party beneficiary contract and
shall not in any respect whatsoever create any rights on behalf of any party not expressly a party to
this Agreement.
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22.0 Further Assurances. From and after the execution of this Agreement, each of the
parties hereto shall fully cooperate with each other and perform any further act(s) and execute and
deliver any further documents which may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out the purposes
and intentions of this Agreement.
23.0 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, void, or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect, unless the
absence of the invalid, void or unenforceable provision or provisions causes this Agreement to fail in
its essential purposes.
24.0 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The parties further agree that in any dispute between
them relating to this Agreement, exclusive jurisdiction shall be in the trial courts located in Seminole
County, Florida, for state actions and Orlando, Florida, for federal actions; any objections as to
jurisdiction or venue in such courts being expressly waived.
25.0 Attorney's Fees. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in
connection with this Agreement between the parties hereto, the prevailing party in such litigation or
controversy shall be entitled to recover from the other party or parties all reasonable attorney's fees
and paralegal fees, expenses and suit costs, including those associated with any appellate or post -
judgment collection proceedings.
26.0 Non - Waiver. No delay or failure by either party to exercise any right under this
Agreement, and no partial or single exercise of that right, shall constitute a waiver of that or any
other right, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
27.0 Notices. Any notice, request, instruction, or other document to be given as part of
this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given under the following circumstances:
when delivered in person; or three (3) business days after being deposited in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid, certified or registered; or the next business day after being deposited with a
recognized overnight mail or courier delivery service; or when transmitted by facsimile or telecopy
transmission, with receipt acknowledged upon transmission; and addressed as follows (or to such
other person or at such other address, of which any party hereto shall have given written notice as
provided herein):
To City: City of Winter Springs
Attn: Parks And Recreation Department
Chris Caldwell, Director
1126 E. State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
PH: (407) 327 -6599
FAX: (407) 327 -4763
To Youth Sports: Winter Springs Youth Sports, Inc.
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Scott Harding
772 Windwillow Circle
Winter Springs, FL 32708
PH: (407) 619 -6771
28.0 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed and delivered, shall be an original; but such counterparts shall together
constitute but one and the same instrument.
29.0 Standard of Care. In performing the Programs, Youth Sports shall use that degree
of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar circumstances by reputable members of their
professions practicing in the same or similar locality. Youth Sports shall take all necessary and
reasonable precautions to protect the program participants and the public from being injured during
the Programs.
30.0 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party with thirty (30)
days written notice. If this Agreement is terminated by either party, the indemnification provision
contained in paragraph 13.0 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for any claims,
losses, damages, personal injuries, or liability which may occur under this Agreement. Youth Sports
shall also immediately pay all compensation due to the City pursuant to paragraph 8.0 of this
Agreement and of the City has already collected said sums.
31.0 Youth Sports Signatory. The undersigned person executing this Agreement on
behalf of Youth Sports hereby represents and warrants that he has the full authority to sign the
Agreement on behalf of Youth Sports and that he has the authority to fully bind Youth Sports to the
terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
32.0 Interpretation. The City and Youth Sports have participated in the drafting of all
parts of this Agreement. As a result, it is the intent of the parties that no portion of this Agreement
shall be interpreted more harshly against either of the parties as the drafter.
33.0 Entire Agreement. The drafting, execution, and delivery of this Agreement by the
parties have been induced by no representations, statements, warranties, or agreements other than
those expressed herein. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the
parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either oral or written,
and all such matters shall be deemed merged into this Agreement.
34.0 Sovereign Immunity. Notwithstanding any other provision set forth in this
Agreement, nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of the City's right to
sovereign immunity under section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other limitations imposed on the
City's potential liability under state or federal law. As such, the City shall not be liable under this
Agreement for punitive damages or interest for the period before judgment. Further, the City shall
not be liable for any claim or judgment, or portion thereof, to any one person for more than one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), or any claim or judgment, or portion thereof, which, when
totaled with all other claims or judgments paid by the State or its agencies and subdivisions arising
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out of the same incident or occurrence, exceeds the sum of two hundred thousand dollars
($200,000.00). This paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement.
35.0 Use of Central Winds Park, Trotwood Park and Sunshine Park. The City and
Youth Sports acknowledge that Youth Sports will have priority use of the baseball/softball game
fields at Central Winds Park and the practice baseball/softball fields at Trotwood Park and Sunshine
Park for Youth Sports' fall and spring season. The City and Youth Sports also acknowledge that any
requests made by Youth Sports for game and practice fields submitted during a fall or spring season
will be scheduled by the City on an as available basis.
36.0 No Guarantee by City. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a
guarantee for the use of any City owned or maintained facility. The parties fully understand and
agree that City owned or maintained facilities may not be suitable, at the discretion of the City, for
play or practice due to inclement weather, lightning, vandalism, emergencies, acts of God, hazardous
conditions, or any other circumstance that the City deems could injure the participants or damage the
facilities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and
year written above.
CITY: YOUTH SPORTS:
City of Winter Springs, Winter Springs Youth Sports, Inc.,
a Florida municipal cor oration a Florida non profit corporation
By: By:
K n Sntittr, ity Manager Scott Harding, President
Date: , July ' 13 Date: 7// ae t (
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