FY2014 10/16/2013 AgreementFISHING EVENT FUNDING AGREEMENT
THIS Agreement is made and entered into by and between Monroe County, Florida, a political
subdivision of t e state of Florida ( "County "), and The Redbone, Inc. ( "Event Contractor") on this
day of , 2013.
WHEREAS, Florida Keys Fishing Tournaments, Inc., the umbrella organization under contract to
the County, has recommended to the Monroe County Tourist Development Council (hereinafter "TDC "),
which has endorsed the recommendation, that certain monies be allocated for promotion of an event by
Event Contractor; and
WHEREAS, Event Contractor has represented and agreed that it desires and is able to conduct
the event;
NOW, THEREFORE; in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree
as follows:
1. Amount County shall pay a sum not to exceed $10,500 (Ten Thousand and Five
Hundred Dollars — TDC District I Funding Allocation) effective October 16, 2013 for promotion and
related expenditures, as described in the event budget, attached hereto as Exhibit "D ", for production of
the Robert James Sales SLAM Celebrity Tournament in September, 2014. No amendments shall
be made to Exhibit "D" after approval of contract. Payment will be made only after Event Contractor
submits invoices and support documentation acceptable to the County's Finance Department. The
advertising and promotion budget using County funding may be altered as to the individual line items, or
components, within 10% of the amount stated for that item or component, without increasing the total
dollar amount and without requiring a written amendment to this agreement. The general non - allocated
section of an Umbrella event budget shall not exceed 15% of the total budget and may be utilized for
unforeseen permissible expenditures and for those budget lines that may require additional funds.
Monroe County's performance and obligation to pay under this agreement is contingent upon an annual
appropriation by the County.
In a situation where the Event has to be postponed due to a named storm or hurricane for which
the County orders a visitor and /or resident evacuation order, the Event Contractor shall have thirty (30)
days to provide to Florida Keys Fishing Tournaments, Inc. notice of a new date for the Event, and shall
produce the re- scheduled Event within ninety (90) days of the original date of Event. The rescheduled
date shall be authorized, in writing, by The Florida Keys Fishing Tournaments, Inc. and forwarded to the
Tourist Development Council administrative office to be processed in the form of an amendment to this
agreement. If the Event Contractor is unable to reschedule the Event, the Event Contractor shall provide
proof of the cancellation being caused by a named storm or hurricane, and a written statement as to why
the Event cannot be rescheduled.
If the Event is cancelled or rescheduled due to a named storm or hurricane for which the County
orders a visitor and /or resident evacuation order, the County shall pay for promotion or related
expenditures of any combination of invoices for the original event date, and /or the rescheduled date up to
the amount, but not to exceed the amount of funds allocated as described in the budget, attached hereto
as Exhibit "D ".
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2. Duties of Event Contractor Event Contractor shall provide promotion and related services
as described in the Schedule of Events, Exhibit "C ", attached hereto. All advertising and public relations
services or supervision of advertising and public relations will be provided through the contracted
agencies of the TDC and County.
3. Invoicing Event Contractor agrees to submit all invoices and support documentation as
required by the County's Finance Department rules and policies no later than November 29, 2014.
Event Contractor shall not be reimbursed nor will Event Contractor's vendors be paid directly for
any invoices received by the County after November 29, 2014, and the County shall not be obligated
to pay for any services provided by Event Contractor under this agreement if documentation as noted
above is not received on or before this expiration date. To be eligible for reimbursement, the request
for reimbursement and supporting documents (checks, invoices, credit card statements, bank
statements, etc.) must show that the items were paid for directly by the same entity named on the
contract with the County.
4. Expiration of Agreement This agreement expires on November 29, 2014 and the County
shall not be obligated to pay for any services provided by Event Contractor under this agreement if
documentation as noted above is not received on or before this expiration date.
5. Reimbursement to County Event Contractor shall reimburse County for any amount of
funds expended by County in connection with an event which does not occur as a result of any act or
omission by Event Contractor.
6. Media rights The TDC shall have the right to broadcast, rebroadcast, use, reproduce or
transmit for any purpose whatsoever, radio, television, pictures, sound, film and tape motion pictures and
still photographs paid by the County and TDC under this agreement.
7. Ownership All advertising and promotion work performed under the agreement and paid
for by the County and TDC shall be the property of the County and TDC, for whatever use and /or
disposition the County and TDC may deem appropriate.
8. Indemnification and Hold Harmless The Event Contractor covenants and agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless and defend Monroe County, its officers, employees and agents including
the Tourist Development Council and Visit Florida Keys 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 the services provided by Event Contractor, or other activities and
funding associated with this agreement, except those losses or damages caused by County or its
agents.
9. Ethics Clause The Event Contractor warrants that it has not employed, retained or
otherwise had act on its behalf, any former County office or employee in violation of Section 2 or
Ordinance No. 10 -1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 10-
1990. For breach or violation of the provision the County may, at its discretion terminate this agreement
without liability and may also, at its discretion, deduct from the agreement or purchase price, or
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otherwise recover, the full amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to the
former or present County officer or employee.
10. Claims and Venue Event Contractor agrees to notify County immediately of any claims
suits, or action made against the Event Contractor that is related to the activity under this agreement,
and will cooperate with County in the investigation arising as a result of any action, suit, or claim related
to this agreement. Any legal proceedings arising out of this agreement shall be in accordance with the
laws of the State of Florida in the 16 Judicial Circuit for Monroe County; venue shall be in Monroe
County, Florida.
11. Severability If any provision of this agreement shall be held by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby; and
each provision of this agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
12. Governing Law/Venue This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Florida applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely in the
State. In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is instituted for the enforcement
or interpretation of the agreement, the County and Event Contractor agree that venue shall lie in the
appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative body in Monroe County, Florida. This
agreement shall not be subject to arbitration.
13. Accounting and Records Event Contractor shall maintain records pursuant to generally
accepted accounting principles for four (4) years after the event and shall permit County and its agents
and employees access to said records at reasonable times.
14. Termination of Agreement County may terminate this agreement without cause by
providing written notice to Event Contractor, through its officer, agent or representative, no less than sixty
(60) days prior to the event and may terminate for breach upon providing to Event Contractor, through its
officer, agent or representative, notice at least seven (7) days prior to the effective date of the
termination. Notice is deemed received by Event Contractor when hand delivered, delivered by national
courier with proof of delivery, or by U.S. mail upon verified receipt or upon the date of refusal or non-
acceptance of delivery.
15. Public Entities Crimes A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor
list following a conviction for public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods
or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction
or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to public
entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under
a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the
threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the
date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
16. Loclo Logo Usage guidelines are attached to this contract as Exhibit B. All
promotional literature and display advertising must display the "Florida Keys & Key West Come As You
Are" logo /trademark (as per attached logo sample). This logo /trademark was adopted by the TDC and
County in April, 2010.
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In- County Logo The logo that includes the "Monroe County Tourist Development Council' designation
is to be utilized on in- county print newspaper and magazine ads, brochures, postcards, pamphlets,
programs, posters, banners (hanging and displayed outdoors), and digital advertising on websites,
website links, pre roll video, banners, mobile and email blasts. Radio commercials should include
"Brought to you by The Monroe County Tourist Development Council". To seek approval, clarification
and /or logo in electronic format (eps or jpg file), contact Jessica Taylor -Smith or John Underwood with
Tinsley Advertising at 305 - 856 -6060.
Out of County Logo The logo that does NOT include the "Monroe County Tourist Development
Council' designation is to be utilized out -of- county newspapers and magazines, brochures, postcards,
pamphlets, programs, posters, and digital advertising on websites, website links, pre roll video, banners,
mobile and email blasts. Radio commercials should include "Brought to you by The Monroe County
Tourist Development Council'. To seek approval, clarification and /or logo in electronic format (eps or jpg
file), contact Jessica Taylor -Smith or John Underwood at Tinsley Advertising at 305 - 856 -6060.
17. Permits The Event Contractor will secure all required permits, licenses and shall pay all
appropriate business taxes.
18. Assignment The Event Contractor shall not assign, transfer, convey, sublet or otherwise
dispose of this agreement, or of any or all of its right, title or interest therein, or his or its power to
execute such agreement to any person, company or corporation without prior consent of the County.
19. Modification Any changes to this contract may be made only by written mutual
agreement, recommended by the TDC and approved by the County.
20. Non Occurrence of Event The Event Contractor shall give written notice to the Monroe
County Tourist Development Council if it is found necessary to cancel an event. The notice shall contain
the reason for the cancellation. If the event does not take place for any reason under control of Event
Contractor, then Event Contractor agrees to refund to the County any amounts already paid to them
under this agreement, and relieve the County from any further payments.
21. Laws and Regulations Any and all services, materials and equipment shall comply fully
with all Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
22. Taxes The County and TDC are exempt from Federal Excise and State of Florida Sales
Tax
23. Finance Charges The County and TDC will not be responsible for any finance charges.
24. Relation of County/TDC It is the intent of the parties hereto that the Event Contractor
shall be legally considered as an independent contractor and that neither it nor its employees shall,
under any circumstances, be considered servants or agents of the County and TDC, and the County and
TDC shall at no time be legally responsible for any negligence on the part of said Event Contractor, its
employees or agents, resulting in either bodily or personal injury or property damage to any individual,
firm or corporation.
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25. Disclosure The Event Contractor shall be required to list any or all potential conflicts of
interest, as defined by Florida Statutes Chapter 112 and Monroe County Code. The Event Contractor
shall disclose to the County and TDC all actual or proposed conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise,
direct or indirect, involving any client's interest which may conflict with the interest of the County and
TDC.
26. Compliance with Laws - Nondiscrimination The Event Contractor, shall comply with all
federal, state and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work or payment for work thereof, and
shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin in the
performance of work under this agreement. This agreement shall be subject to all federal, state and
local laws and ordinances.
27. Security Protection The Event Contractor agrees to provide adequate security for the
event. No TDC funds will be used for this purpose.
28. Authority Each of the signatories for the Event Contractor below certifies and warrants
that: a) The Event Contractor's name in the agreement is the full name as designated in its corporate
charter, and b) they are empowered to act and execute the agreement for the Event Contractor and c)
this agreement has been approved by the Event Contractor's governing board.
29. Miscellaneous As used herein, the terms "contract" and "agreement" shall be read
interchangeably.
30. Breach and Penalties The parties agree to full performance of the covenants contained in
this agreement, and the County reserves the right at its discretion, provided such breach is material, to
terminate this agreement for any misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonperformance of the agreement terms
or negligent performance of the agreement terms by the Event Contractor.
31. Notice Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing and hand
delivered, emailed or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by certified mail, returned receipt
requested to the following:
For Grantee: Susan Ellis
Redbone
PO Box 273
Islamorada, FL 33036
For Grantor: Lynda Stuart
Monroe County Tourist Development Council
1201 White Street, Suite 102
Key West, FL 33040
And
Cynthia Hall, Asst. County Attorney
P.O. Box 1026
Key West, FL 33041 -1026
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32. Entire Agreement The parties agree that the agreement above constitutes the entire
agreement between the County and Event Contractor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement, effective the day and year first
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EXHIBIT A
Acceptable Event Marketing Expenses for Fishing Events
Within the Fishing Umbrella events funding category, the allocation received by the event contractor
must be spent on the list of items that have been approved. Only the TDC expenses listed below may
be included in the proposed budget. There is no restriction as to out -of- county advertising. The
following are the only acceptable expenses:
Media Placement $ Production Costs Newspapers and magazines (inserts will also be considered);
radio; and TV. The TDC will pay for the following digital advertising on websites, website links, pre roll
video, banners, mobile and email blasts digital advertising links may go to the event website. The TDC
Logo must be placed on all print, TV, websites, pre roll video, banners and email blasts. Radio
advertising does not require the logo but all radio announcements must say "Brought to you by the
Monroe County Tourist Development Council ". No payment will be made for development or operations
(hosting) of websites.
Promotional Signs Posters and banners (hanging and displayed outdoors).
Promotional Items T -shirts and hats *, trophies (Fishing Tournaments Only).
*Sales /Resale of TDC funded items: Items funded by the BOCC/TDC, including creative and resulting
work product, in accordance with Florida Public Records Law, are owned by the BOCC/TDC and as
such may not be sold.
Direct Mail Promotions Brochures /postcards and pamphlets including postage /shipping. This is a
direct mail promotional brochure /postcard /pamphlet utilized for pre -event advertising.
Programs TDC will pay up to fifty percent (50 %) for the cost of production or printing of an event
program showing scheduled activities and information on the event, as outlined in contract budget.
Public Relations MR): Print and electronic public relations materials for distribution to media, such as,
but not limited to, press releases, public service announcements, photography and videography as
approved by the public relations agency of record. Only permissible PR material produced by the TDC
agency of record and /or a professional public relations agency shall be acceptable.
In -House Production: In -house production of any permissible expenditure will not be considered for
reimbursement.
Trophies: Framed art work, framed photography, engraved crystal and glass, plaques, trophies,
sculptures (fiberglass, metal, glass & wood) and framed certificates shall constitute a trophy. All such
trophies must include the appropriate information as outlined in the policies (tournament name, date
(year), and location). For trophy reimbursement, Tournament Directors must present the original invoice
of the trophies, a notarized list of winners of the event, and a notarized list of the plates and /or glass
etching from the engraving company.
Amendments to Contract Budgets No amendments to the line item budget will be permitted after the
contract has been reviewed and approved.
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EXHIBIT B
Logo /Acknowledgement Usage Guidelines For Fishing Events
Color ads four (4) color processing printing
Black & white ads shall include the Florida Keys and Key West logo in high resolution
Use on all printed material as listed under the Acceptable Event Marketing Expenses list
TV: logo must appear at the conclusion of commercial
Hats and t- shirts: must carry the "The Florida Keys & Key West" logo
Radio Advertising No logo is required. All radio announcements must say "Brought to you by the
Monroe County Tourist Development Council'
Trophies Logos are not required on trophies.
In- County Logo
The logo below indicating the "Monroe County Tourist Development Council' designation is to be utilized
on in- county print newspaper and magazine ads, brochures, postcards, pamphlets, programs, posters,
banners (hanging and displayed outdoors), and digital advertising on websites, website links, pre roll
video, banners, mobile and email blasts. Radio commercials should include "Brought to you by The
Monroe County Tourist Development Council'. To seek approval, clarification and /or logo in electronic
format (eps or jpg file), contact Jessica Taylor -Smith or John Underwood with Tinsley Advertising at
305 - 856 -6060.
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Out -of- County Logo
The logo below that does NOT include the "Monroe County Tourist Development Council' designation is
to be utilized out -of- county newspapers and magazines, brochures, postcards, pamphlets, programs,
posters, and digital advertising on websites, website links, pre roll video, banners, mobile and email
blasts. Radio commercials should include "Brought to you by The Monroe County Tourist Development
Council'. To seek approval, clarification and /or logo in electronic format (eps or jpg file), contact Jessica
Taylor -Smith or John Underwood at Tinsley Advertising at 305 - 856 -6060.
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EXHIBIT C
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Thursday
6: 00 p.m. Key West SUPERFLY Tournament registration and kick -off
Friday ** *GUIDES must check -in with Scorekeeper prior to departure
6:30 a.m. Continental breakfast, Key West SUPERFLY participant.
7:00 a.m. Blessing of the fleet. Boats depart for Key West SUPERFLY
and GO FISHING
4 -6:00 p.m. S.L.A.M. Registration, Angler /Guide /Celebrity
4-6:00 p.m. Boutique and Silent Auction Previewing, open to public
3:00 p.m. Lines out of the water Key West SUPERFLY Tournament
5:00 p.m. ** *Guides for Key West SUPERFLYTournament must check -in
with Scorekeeper prior to 5:00 p.m. **
5:00 p.m. Key West SUPERFLY Awards
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:15 p.m. Rules Meeting, Anglers and Guides
7:30 p.m. KICK -OFF RECEPTION, and LIVE AUCTION
Saturday ** *GUIDES must check -in with Scorekeeper prior to departure
6:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast for Robert James Sales, Inc. S.L.A.M. participants, Dockside
7:00 a.m. Blessing of the Fleet, Boats depart and GO FISHING.
3:00 p.m. Lines out of the water.
3 -5:00 p.m. Dockside Party, meet the celebrities
5:00 p.m. ** *GUIDES must check -in with scorekeeper before 5:00 p.m.
Sunday ** *GUIDES must check -in with Scorekeeper prior to departure
6:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast for Robert James Sales, Inc. S.L.A.M. participants, Dockside,
Boats may depart after sign in and GO FISHING!
3:00 p.m. Lines out of the water.
3 -5:00 p.m. Celebrity Dockside Party
5:00 p.m. ** *GUIDES must check in with Scorekeeper prior to 5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Awards Banquet
8:00 p.m. Silent Auction closes
EXHIBIT D
FISHING UMBRELLA EVENT BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 2014
APPLICANT IS ADVISED PRIOR TO COMPLETING THIS BUDGET TO REFER TO THE FUNDING APPLICATION
SHOWING THE ALLOWABLE MARKETING EXPENSES THAT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR REIMBURSEMENT
THERE WILL BE NO AMENDMENTS TO THIS BUDGET {EXHIBIT D} AFTER BOCC APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT
Robert James Sales S.L.A.M. Celebrity Tournament
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT NAME
MEDIA PLACEMENT & PRODUCTION COST:
$2,375
PROMOTIONAL SIGNS:
$1,000
PROMOTIONAL ITEMS:
$2,200
DIRECT MAIL PROMOTIONS:
$
PROGRAMS:
$200
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
$
*TROPHIES:
$3,150
"GENERAL NON - ALLOCATED:
$1,575
TOTAL
$10,500
*Tournaments may not place more than 30% of their total funding allocation in the Trophy line item,
except when special approval from FKFT, Inc. Board of Directors has been received.
**The General Non - Allocated line item should not exceed 15% of the total funding allocation, and may
only be utilized for acceptable event marketing expenses (see Exhibit A of application).
Actual expenditures may deviate no more than 10% from the budgeted line items noted above.