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Consent X
ITEM 306 Public Hearings
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Regular
July 27, 2015 KS CC
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
REQUEST:
The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission authorize the City
Manager to execute the attached Recreation Program Agreement, as prepared by the City
Attorney, between the City of Winter Springs and the Winter Springs Youth Sports
Organization. The term of Agreement commences on August 1, 2015, and ends on July 31,
2017.
SYNOPSIS:
The Winter Springs Youth Sports Organization, also known as Winter Springs Babe Ruth,
has provided youth baseball and softball to our residents for over 14 years. Their Board of
Directors are parents and business leaders who volunteer many hours to plan and organize a
very good youth sports program. Staff is requesting to continue this valuable partnership by
entering into another two year agreement.
CONSIDERATIONS:
• The Parks and Recreation Department has successfully partnered with the Winter
Springs Youth Sports Organization for over 14 years. This agenda item is to renew
the 2 year agreement.
• The Babe Ruth League Board has reviewed and is supportive of this renewal
agreement.
• The Winter Springs Babe Ruth has been conducting youth baseball/softball programs
for the youth in the Winter Springs area. Over eight percent (80%) of these
participants are Winter Springs residents. The league is excited about renewing the
agreement with the City of Winter Springs.
• The Parks and Recreation Department will continue to provide facilities owned by the
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City of Winter Springs for games and practices to enhance their youth sports
programs, special events, and tournaments.
• The League will pay a $14,000 annual fee. In addition, the league will pay $3,000 to
be used towards facility upgrades at CWP. This is an increase over the last two year
agreement.
• All partnerships including Winter Springs Babe Ruth have agreed to pay an additional
$300 annually to assist with the annual lease agreement for the Sports Office which is
used for partnership board meetings, site registrations, and coaches meetings.
• The agreement allows for an annual evaluation of the program by both parties to
review fees and services for any needed adjustments.
• The partnership between Parks and Recreation Department and the Winter Springs
Youth Sports Organization has been mutually beneficial to provide baseball and
softball programs for city residents and our community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement will provide to the City of Winter Springs $14,000 annually in FY 16 and
17.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission,
City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, 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 applicable 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. This
information has also 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. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested
individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending the City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the
attached Recreation Program Agreement, as prepared by the City Attorney, between the
City of Winter Springs and the Winter Springs Youth Sports Organization. The term of
Agreement commences on August 1, 2015, and ends on July 31, 2017.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - City of Winter Springs Recreational Program Agreement with the Winter
Springs Youth Sports Organization, Inc.
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT
THIS RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), made and entered into
this ____ day of _________, 2015, 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").
W I T N E S S E T H:
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 inco rporated herein in their entirety by this
reference.
2.0 Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall commence on August 1, 201 5,
and end on July 31, 2017.
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 and softball 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 to urnament baseball/softball, 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
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events shall include, but not be limited to, playoff games, 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 se t 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, particip ants
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, 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 Fourteen Thousand and no/100 Dollars
($14,000.00) annually (“Annual Fee”). This Annual Fee shall include Spring and Fall league play, two (2)
inter-league tournaments, try-outs and clinics. In addition to the Annual Fee, Youth Sports shall pay the
City Four Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($400.00) for use of the Mobile Modular Building. Further, Youth
Sports shall pay any applicable rental fees for facilities utilized for any additional tournaments or special
events not covered by this Agreement.
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 The Annual Fee shall be paid to the City in two (2) Seven Thousand and no/100
Dollar ($7,000.00) installments per year. The first installment shall be due to the City on or before February
1st 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. The
Mobile Modular Building fee shall be paid to the City on or before February 1st of each year. Failure to
make payments within the time proscribed shall result in a five percent (5%) late fee being added to the
payment amount.
8.4 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
Athletic Coordinator, who has the authority and responsibility to investigate and resolve complaints and
other inquires from the public, suspend coaches, players or parents from games or facilities, with the
approval of the Parks & Recreation Director. The use of alcoholic beverages or illegal controlled
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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 P rogram 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 co pies 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 open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination and/or audit.
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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 Ge neral 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 b e 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 prio r 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 neverthe less 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
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To Youth Sports: Winter Springs Youth Sports, Inc.
Brian Scales
754 Willoughby Court
Winter Springs, FL 32708
PH: (407) 340-2209
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.
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, o r agreements other than those expressed
herein. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the parties and supersedes
all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either oral or written, and all such matters shall be
deemed merged into this Agreement.
34.0 Sovereign Immunity. Notwithstanding any other provision set forth in this Agreement,
nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of the City’s right to sovereign immunity
under section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other limitations imposed on the City’s potential liability under
state or federal law. As such, the City shall not be liable under this Agreement for punitive damages or
interest for the period before judgment. Further, the City shall not be liable for any claim or judgment, or
portion thereof, to any one person for more than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00), or any claim
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or judgment, or portion thereof, which, when totaled with all other claims or judgments paid by the State or
its agencies and subdivisions arising out of the same incident or occurrence, exceeds the sum of three
hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00). This paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement.
35.0 Use of 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 corporation a Florida non profit corporation
By: By:
Kevin Smith, City Manager Brian Scales , President
Date: Date: