02/21/1996CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of February, 1996, by and between
Property Review Program (PRP) and the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida (County).
WHEREAS, Nova Southeastern University/Center for Hospitality ' anagement
(NSU/CHM) and County entered into an Agreement on August 17, 1994-LIo condu�j a _^
lodging inspection program in Monroe County; and ?
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WHEREAS, PRP has taken over the property review program previously_conduct by
NSU/CHM; and - -- s
WHEREAS, NSU/CHM has given notice of terminating the lodging insp-dction pram
under its auspices (Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein); NOW THEREMPRE
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IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN, THE PARTIES AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. PRP shall inspect properties desiring to participate in the inspection
program until such time as this Agreement is terminated by either party. Property
inspections are unannounced. Under no circumstances shall the visits be "scheduled" in
advance, since the visits are by definition a "surprise."
Section 2. The County shall be licensed to utilize the program in its marketing
activities.
Section 3. The Program, including the use of inspection criteria and property
review forms, as well as the terms "Property Review Program" and "Superior Small
Lodging" may not be duplicated without written permission of PRP.
Section 4. The Tourist Development Council (TDC) and its advertising agency shall
act as the County's agents in carrying out any activities under this Agreement. The only
payment required by County in connection with the program was the licensing fee of
$2,500.00, paid under prior contract, to enable the County to use the program for its
marketing activities.
Section 5. PRP shall furnish to TDC completed review forms no later than two
weeks after the last inspection during the calendar year. These reviews shall be
submitted to an executive committee of the TDC for review and transmittal to respective
property operators. A copy of each review shall be retained in the TDC administrative
office.
All properties shall be notified of the results of the reviews within thirty to forty-five
days after the TDC has received from PRP the completed review forms. Properties having
less than fifty rooms and which score in excess of eighty percent overall are awarded
Superior Small Lodging designation and the TDC shall provide a decal to the property
along with the review form. The TDC shall design and provide the decal or equivalent
sign. Any signage, other than the decal or sign provided by TDC under the foregoing
sentence, which a participating property desires to use as an individual marketing effort
shall be a cost of the individual property and not covered by this Agreement. A similar
Superior Lodging designation shall be developed by TDC for properties of fifty rooms or
more.
Section 6. Properties which do not pass a current review will have the designation
removed. TDC shall cause the decal or signage to be removed from the property and
for any advertising funded by TDC to reflect the deletion of the Superior Lodging indicia.
All properties paying tourist development tax are eligible to apply for the program. The
fee schedule follows.
A) SSL Property (under 50 rooms) $ 55
B) (1) Over 50 (No F and B*) $110
(2) Over 50 (F and B*) $275
C) RV / Campground $ 55
D) Bed and Breakfast (Meals not Rated) $ 55
E) Guest Houses $ 55
Participating properties shall make their checks payable to PRP, and the above fees
include the costs of the property reviewer for mileage, meals and overnight charges
where rooms are not able to be "comped." *F and B = Food and Beverage
Section 7. PRP shall hold harmless and indemnify County from any and all claims
for bodily injury (including death), personal injury and property damage (including
property owned by Monroe County) and any other losses, damages, and expenses
(including attorney's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services
provided by PRP or any of its subcontractors occasioned by the negligence, errors, or
igful act or omission of PRP or its subcontractor, their employees or agents.
DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
Deputy Clerk
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Donal A. Dermody, President