Item D05
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: JANUARY 21. 2004 Division: TDC
Bulk Item: Yes ~ No - Department:
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of an Agreement with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation for the Dr.
Nancy Foster Florida Keys Environmental Center - Florida Keys Ecosystem Exhibit
project in an amount not to exceed $222,500, DAC I, FY 2004 Capital Project
Resources.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
TDC approved same at their meeting of November 12, 2003
PREVIOUS REVELANT BOCC ACTION:
SOCC approved FY 2004 budget at their meeting of September 1 ih, 2003
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
New Contract
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval
TOTAL COST: $222.500 BUDGETED: Yes -L No -
COST TO COUNTY: $222.500 SOURCE OF FUNDS: TDC
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes X- No TH_ Year
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APPROVED BY: County Atty -X-
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION: Included X To Follow_ Not Required_
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM # "D5'
Revised 2/27/01
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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: National Marine Sanctuary Contract #_
Foundation Effective Date: 1/21/04
Expiration Date:
Contract Purpose/Description:
Approval of an Aareement with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
for the Dr. Nancy Foster Florida Keys Environmental Center - Florida Keys
Ecosystem Exhibit proiect in an amount not to exceed $222.500. DAC I. FY
2004 Capital Proiect Resources.
Contract Manager: Maxine Pacini 3523 TDC#3
(Name) (Ext. ) (Department/Stop #)
for BOCC meeting on 1/21/04 Agenda Deadline: 1/6/04
CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 222,500 Current Year Portion: $
Budgeted? Yes[gl NoD Account Codes: 1 17-77040-530340-T47M-491 X 530340
Grant: $
County Match: $ - - - -
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $~yr For:
(Not included in dollar value above) (eg. maintenance, utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc.)
Date Out
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Division Director l.C
Risk Management ';/If/r;3
O.M.B./Purchasing #3 YesO No[k/'
County Attorney ,# YesO No~ S.Hutton
Comments:
OMB Form Revised 2/27/01 MCP #2
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Grant In Aid Award Aareement
This AGREEMENT dated the day of 2004, is entered into
by and between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR MONROE
COUNTY, hereinafter "County" or "GRANTOR," on behalf of the TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, hereinafter ''TDC'' and National Marine Sanctuary
Foundation, a Michigan not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Maryland and
authorized to do business in the State of Florida, hereinafter "Grantee".
WHEREAS, the third penny of Tourist Development Tax may be used to
acquire, construct, extend, enlarge, remodel, repair or improve, convention centers,
sports stadiums, sports arenas, coliseums, auditoriums, fishing piers, museums,
zoological parks, nature centers and beaches which are publicly owned and operated or
owned and operated by not-for-profit corporations, and
WHEREAS, Grantee has applied for Grant in Aid funding for the Dr.
Nancy Foster Florida Keys Environmental Center - Florida Keys Ecosystem Exhibit
project to extend, remodel and improve the Florida Keys Ecosystem Exhibit, hereinafter
"the Property"; and
WHEREAS, the Grantor and TDC have determined that it is in the best
interest of the County, for purposes of promoting tourism and preserving the heritage of
the community, to extend, remodel and improve the property for use as a
museum/nature center open to the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
payments contained herein, the Grantee and the Grantor have entered into this
agreement on the terms and conditions as set forth below.
1. GRANT AGREEMENT PERIOD. This agreement is for the period January 21,
2004 through April 30, 2005. This agreement shall remain in effect for the stated period
unless one party gives to the other written notification of termination pursuant to and in
compliance with paragraphs 7,12 and 13 below. All work for which grant funds are to be
expended must be completed by the stated termination date.
2. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT. The Grantee shall provide materials and services to
include design, production, and project management as are required to produce and
install the exhibit items for the Visitor Center which would include Center Sign; Entrance
Wall Art; Habitat Signage; Outdoor Welcome Signage; Lobby Banners; map/model of
center; Information Area Brochures; Self-help; counter and graphics.
This project shall be completed and invoices submitted to the County Finance
Department no later than April 30, 2005. The Grant in Aid funds must be expensed in
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. No funds will be available for use for this
project agreement after September 30, 2005.
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The Grantee shall designate a project manager if no licensed architect, engineer or
general contractor is involved in the project. If the project is performed by County or
City personnel, the project manager shall be the Engineer, Building Official or
Construction Manager of that local government agency. This designation must be
made and notice pursuant to paragraph 20 provided to TDC/County prior to
commencement of work covered by this agreement. Documentation of said notice shall
be submitted in the first payment application.
Should any signage be erected acknowledging the development of the project, said
signage shall acknowledge the Tourist Development Council of Monroe County.
If the amount of award exceeds $25,000, the Grantee agrees to dedicate the project
property for a period of ten years, absent any acts not in control of the Grantee such as
hurricane or terrorist damage, to the public purpose for which the funds are hereunder
to be paid by County. If, project does not encompass structural improvements to real
property and for any reason the project property ceases such public purpose use before
the expiration of the ten years, the personalty (property other than realty) acquired
under this agreement shall be delivered to the County or a not-for-profrt organization
which shall use the items for purposes which are related to the promotion of tourism in
Monroe County.
3. AMOUNT OF AGREEMENT AND PAYMENT. The Grantor shall provide an
amount not to exceed $222,500 for materials and services used to extend, remodel and
improve the property. The Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist
Development Council assume no liability to fund this agreement for an amount in
excess of this award. Monroe County's performance and obligation to pay under this
agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the SOCC.
a) Payment for expenditures permissible by law and County policies shall be made
through reimbursement to Grantee upon presentation of Application for Payment
Summary- AlA Document G702, invoices, canceled checks and other documentation
necessary to support a claim for reimbursement. Included in said documentation shall
be proof that the Grantee has received and applied to the property matching funds
equivalent to or greater than the amount invoiced to the Grantor. The application for
payment document must be certified through a statement signed by an officer of the
organization and notarized, declaring that representations in the invoice are true and
factual. Grantee shall also provide partial releases of liens if applicable. Grantor shall
retain 10% of any payment on work in progress until the Grantee has provided a Final
Release of Lien for each vendor/Contractor for whom payment is requested. Final
payment will not be made until the following documents are complete and submitted to
the Grantor:
AlA Document G-702 Application for Payment Summary
AlA Document G-704 Certificate of Substantial Completion
AlA Document G-706 Contractor's Affidavit of Debts & Claims
AlA Document G-706A Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens
AlA Document G-707 Consent of Surety to Final Payment
Final Release of Lien
Affidavit and Partial Release of Lien
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b) Matching funds in an amount no less than the funds provided under this
agreement are required to be applied to the project. Application of matching funds
requires actual payment of the matching funds. Mere obligation through execution of a
contract or approval of a budget item to be paid from matching funds will not suffice. In
order for funds to be deemed matching, they shall have been expended for the services
and materials required for the specific project described in the Scope of Services
paragraph. Any funds applied to any use on the real property other than the project
shall not be used as matching funds required under this agreement. In order to be
considered matching funds for the project funded by grant under this agreement, the
matching funds must be applied to the project during the term of this agreement.
c) Documentation shall be submitted to the TDC Administrative Office to show the
receipt and application of in-kind donations of goods, professional services, and
materials. Said documentation should include invoices, bills of lading, etc., and be
verified as received and applied to the project through a notarized statement of the
project architect, engineer, general contractor or project manager. The receipt and
application to the project of volunteer labor are to be documented and verified by
notarized signature of the project architect, engineer, general contractor or project
manager, and said documentation submitted to the TDC Administrative Office. All
submissions shall identify the items included in the schedule of values attached hereto
and incorporated herein as Exhibit A which are sought to be reimbursed and shall
indicate the percentage of completion of the overall project as of the submission. This
document should be signed by the project architect, engineer, general contractor or
project manager. Photographs showing progress on project shall be included in any
payment request.
c) Funding granted under this Grant in Aid Agreement must be expended by the
County no later than September 30, 2005. Any amount of the grant funds not expended
by County by that date shall no longer be available to Grantee, unless prior to April 30,
2005, an amendment extending this agreement has been approved in writing and
executed by both parties.
4. REPORTS. The Grantee shall provide financial reports in summary of activity on
forms provided or approved by the TDC, and quarterly narrative reports of activity under
the approved work plan. The Grantee shall keep such records as are necessary to
document the performance of the agreement and expenses as incurred, and give
access to these records at the request of the TDC, the County, the State of Florida or
authorized agents and representatives of said government bodies. It is the
responsibility of the Grantee to maintain appropriate records to insure a proper
accounting of all funds and expenditures. The Grantee understands that it shall be
responsible for repayment of any and all reasonable and uncured audit exceptions
which are identified by the Auditor General for the State of Florida, the Clerk of Court for
Monroe County, the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County, or their agents
and representatives and which are not cured within a reasonable periOd of time. In the
event of an audit exception, the current fiscal year grant award or subsequent grant
awards will be offset by the amount of the audit exception. In the event the grant is not
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renewed or supplemented in future years, the Grantee will be billed by the Grantor for
the amount of the audit exception and shall promptly repay any audit exception.
5. MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS. Any and all modifications of the terms of
this agreement shall be only amended in writing and approved by the Board of County
Commissioners for Monroe County..
6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. At all times and for all purposes hereunder, the
Grantee is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County. No statement contained in this agreement shall be
construed as to find the Grantee or any of its employees, contractors, servants or
agents to the employees of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, and
they shall be entitled to none of the rights, priVileges or benefits of employees of Monroe
County.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. In carrying out its obligations under this agreement, the
Grantee shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to or
regulating the provisions of this agreement, including those now in effect and hereafter
adopted. Any violation of said statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations shall constitute
a material breach of this agreement and shall entitle the Grantor to terminate this
agreement immediately upon delivery of written notice of termination to the Grantee.
8. RESTRICTIONS ON AGREEMENTS ENTERED PURSUANT TO THIS
AGREEMENT. The Grantee shall include in all agreements funded under this
agreement the following terms:
a) Anti-discrimination. Contractor agrees that they will not discriminate against any
employees or applicants for employment or against persons for any other benefit or
service under this agreement because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
or physical or mental handicap where the handicap does not affect the ability of an
individual to perform in a position of employment, and to abide by all federal and state
laws regarding non-discrimination.
b) Anti-kickback. Contractor warrants that no person has been employed or retained to
solicit or secure this agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission,
percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, and that no employee or officer of the
Contractor has any interest, financially or otherwise, in contractor. For breach or
violation of this warranty, the Contractor shall have the right to annul this agreement
without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the agreement price or consideration,
the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.
Contractor acknowledges that it is aware that funding for this agreement is available at
least in part through the County and that violation of this paragraph may result in the
County withdrawing funding for the Project.
c) Hold harmless/indemnification. Contractor acknowledges that this agreement is
funded at least in part by the County and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
County and any of its officers and employees from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, litigation, causes of action, damages, costs, expenses {including but not
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limited to fees and expenses arising from any factual investigation, discovery or
preparation for litigation), and the payment of any and all of the foregoing or any
demands, settlements or judgments (collectively claims) arising directly or indirectly
from any negligence or criminal conduct on the part of Contractor in the performance of
the terms of this agreement. The Contractor shall immediately give notice to the County
of any suit, claim or action made against the Contractor that is related to the activity
under this agreement, and will cooperate with the County in the investigation arising as
a result of any suit, action or claim related this agreement.
d) Insurance. Contractor agrees that it maintains in force at its own expense a liability
insurance policy which will insure and indemnify the Contractor and the County from
any suits, claims or actions brought by any person or persons and from all costs and
expenses of litigation brought against the Contractor for such injuries to persons or
damage to property occurring during the agreement or thereafter that results from
performance by Contractor of the obligations set forth in this agreement. At all times
during the term of this agreement and for one year after acceptance of the project,
Contractor shall maintain on file with the County a certificate of the insurance of the
carriers showing that the aforesaid insurance policy is in effect. The following
coverage's shall be provided:
1. Workers Compensation insurance as required by Florida Statutes.
2. Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
3. Comprehensive Auto Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $300,000
combined single limit per occurrence.
The Contractor, the County and the TDC shall be named as additional insured, exempt
workers compensation. The policies shall provide no less than 30 days notice of
cancellation, non-renewal or reduction of coverage.
At all times during the term of this agreement and for one year after acceptance of the
project, Contractor shall maintain on file with the County a certificate of insurance
showing that the aforesaid insurance coverage's are in effect.
All insurance certificates should be mailed directly to:
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
C/O Risk Management
1100 Simonton Street
Room 2-277
Key West, FL 33040
Re-imbursement shall not move forward until the above insurance certificates
have been received and approved by the County Risk Management Department.
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e) Licensing and Permits. Contractor warrants that it shall have, prior to
commencement of work under this agreement and at all times during said work, all
required licenses and permits whether federal, state, County or City.
9. HOLD HARMLESSIINDEMNIFICATION. The Grantee hereby agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless the BOCCITDC and any of its officers and employees from and
against any and all claims, liabilities, litigation, causes of action, damages, costs,
expenses (including but not limited to fees and expenses arising from any factual
investigation, discovery or preparation for litigation), and the payment of any and all of
the foregoing or any demands, settlements or judgments arising directly or indirectly
from the negligence of Grantee in the performance of services under this agreement.
The Grantee shall immediately give notice to the Grantor of any suit, claim or action
made against the Grantor that is related to the activity under this agreement, and will
cooperate with the Grantor in the investigation arising as a result of any suit, action or
claim related to this agreement.
10. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION. The Grantee agrees that they will not discriminate
against any of their employees or applicants for employment or against persons for any
benefit or service because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or physical
or mental handicap where the handicap does not affect the ability of an individual to
perform in a position of employment, and to abide by all federal and state laws
regarding non-discrimination.
11. ANTI-KICKBACK. The Grantee warrants that no person has been employed or
retained to solicit or secure this agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a
commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, and that no employee or officer
of the County or TDC has any interest, financially or otherwise, in the said funded
project, except for general membership. For breach or violation of this warranty, the
Grantor shall have the right to annul this agreement without liability or, in its discretion,
to deduct from the agreement price or consideration, the full amount of such
commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.
12. TERMINATION. This agreement shall terminate on April 30, 2005. Termination
prior thereto shall occur whenever funds cannot be obtained or cannot be continued at a
level sufficient to allow for the continuation of this agreement pursuant to the terms
herein. In the event that funds cannot be continued at a level sufficient to allow the
continuation of this agreement pursuant to the terms specified herein, this agreement
may then be terminated immediately by written notice of termination delivered in person
or by mail to Grantee. The Grantor may terminate this agreement without cause upon
giving written notice of termination to Applicant. The Grantor shall not be obligated to
pay for any services or goods provided by Grantee after Grantee has received written
notice of termination. If the Agreement does not receive an approved extension beyond
the grant agreement period, as defined in-paragraph 1, the grant in aid funds will expire
on the fiscal year ending date of September 30,2005.
13. TERMINATION FOR BREACH. The Grantor may immediately terminate this
agreement for any breach of the terms contained herein which are not cured within ten
days of notice by Grantor or its designated agent of said breach. Such termination shall
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take place immediately upon receipt of written notice of said termination. Grantee shall
be given notice of any breach by Grantor or its designated agent and failure of Grantee
to cure such breach to the reasonable satisfaction of Grantor within 10 days of its
receipt of notice shall be a basis for immediate termination. Any waiver of any breach of
covenants herein contained to be kept and performed by Grantee shall not be deemed
or considered as a continuing waiver and shall not operate to bar or prevent the Grantor
from declaring a forfeiture for any succeeding breach either of the same conditions or of
any other conditions. Failure to provide Grantor with certification of use of matching
funds or matching in-kind services at or above the rate of request for reimbursement or
payment by is a breach of agreement, for which the Grantor may terminate this
agreement upon giving written notification of termination.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the
parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior
agreements with respect to such subject matter between the Grantee and the Grantor.
15. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This agreement, its performance, and all disputes
arising hereunder, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, and both
parties agree that the proper venue for any actions shall be in Monroe County.
16. ETHICS CLAUSE: Grantee warrants that he has not employed, retained or
otherwise had act on his behalf any former County officer 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
Grantor may, at its discretion terminate this agreement without liability and may also, at
its discretion, deduct from the agreement or purchase price, or otherwise recover, the
full amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to the former
or present County officer or employee.
17. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT: 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 an agreement to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may
not submit a bid on a agreement 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, sub-contractor, or
consultant under a agreement 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.
18. AUTHORITY: Grantee warrants that it is authorized by law to engage in the
performance of the activities encompassed by the project herein described. Each of the
signatories for the Grantee below certifies and warrants that the Grantee's name in this
agreement is the full name as designated in its corporate charter (if a corporation); they
are empowered to act and contract for the Grantee, and this agreement has been
approved by the Board of Directors of Grantee or other appropriate authority.
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19. LICENSING AND PERMITS: Grantee warrants that it or any contractor it shall hire
shall have, prior to commencement of work under this agreement and at all times during
said work, all required licenses and permits whether federal, state, County or City.
20. INSURANCE: Grantee agrees that it maintains in force at its own expense a
liability insurance policy which will insure and indemnify the Grantee and the Grantor
from any suits, claims or actions brought by any person or persons and from all costs
and expenses of litigation brought against the Grantee for such injuries to persons or
damage to property occurring during the agreement or thereafter that results from
performance by Grantee of the obligations set forth in this agreement. At all times
during the term of this agreement and for one year after acceptance of the project,
Grantee shall maintain on file with the Grantor a certificate of the insurance of the
carriers showing that the aforesaid insurance policy is in effect. The following
coverage's shall be provided:
1. Workers Compensation insurance as required by Florida Statutes.
2. Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
3. Comprehensive Auto Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $300,000
combined single limit per occurrence.
The Grantee, the Grantor and the TDC shall be named as additional insured, except
workers compensation. The policies shall provide no less than 30 days notice of
cancellation, non-renewal or reduction of coverage.
At all times during the term of this agreement and for one year after acceptance of the
project, Grantee shall maintain on file with the Grantor a certificate of insurance showing
that the aforesaid insurance coverage's are in effect.
All insurance certificates should be mailed directly to:
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
C/O Risk Management
1100 Simonton Street
Room 2-277
Key West, FL 33040
Re-imbursement shall not move forward until the above insurance certificates
have been received and approved by the County Risk Management Department.
21. NOTICE. Any written notice to be given to either party under this agreement or
related hereto shall be addressed and delivered as follows:
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For Grantee: Lori Arguelles
8601 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
For Grantor: Lynda Stuart
Monroe County Tourist Development Council
1201 White Street, Suite 102
Key West, FL 33040
and
Suzanne Hutton, Asst. County Attorney
P.O. Box 1026
Key West, FL 33041-1026
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be
executed the day and year first above written.
(SEAL) BOARD OF COLNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:DANNYL.KOLHAGE,CLERK OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chciman
(SEAL)
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
By:
President
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EXHIBIT A
r PART V:
r PROJECT BUDGET AND TIMETABLE - ALL PROJECTS
1. Cost Estimates: List all major work items and the estimated costs of
r each. If the project is phased, segregate clearly those costs for the phase to be
assisted by the TOC funds requested. All phases and total estimated cost of the
entire project must be listed here.
[ The exhibit budaet I. attached Indlcatlna Phase I and Phase II comDonents
and contract date. for each. Fund. reaue.ted are Indicated In bold.
I Total cost of phase/project for which funds are requested: (not to exceed
50% of the total project cost:
a) Phase .1787.500
0 b )Project '2.300.000
Percentage of TOC funds requested of Total Budget (not to exceed 50%
of the total project cost)
~ a)Phase 29%
I; b) Project 9%
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'.J 2. Confirmation that signed, sealed bid process was utilized for acquiring
I architectural services, or that project does not require architectural
services.
GuldrvlBeazlev has D8rformed Its work throuah an Indefinite Quantity
I Contract with the National Oceanic and AtmosDherlc Administration
(NOAA).
I 3. Matching Funds. List the sources and amounts of confirmed matching
funds. (For items involving personnel, include the number of hours to be spent
on the project activities and their per-hour value). These funds must not be
expended before execution of a Capital Project Agreement. Prior donated
--. services or expenditures are not acceptable as match for grant funds. No more
than fifty (50%) .percent of matching funds or twenty-five (25%) percent of the
., total project shall be in-kind services.
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a) Hard-dollar National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - t245,000..(
OeDarbnent of 'nterlorlNatlonal Park Service. $250.000 and
Sanctuary Friends of the Florida Kevs . $50.000
b) In-Kind (50%) limit: None
Total confirmed matching Hard-dollar funds: -.-J545.000
Total confirmed matching In-kind funds: -'0
This amount should equal or exceed TDC Funds requested.
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subiect to neaotiation with TDC/Countv. List here all such anticipated values:
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II 4. Outline of expansion opportunity for acquiring further match grants.
Th. DroJ.ct I. Dlann.d as a Dubllc';'Drlvate Dartn.rahID. Public funds hav.
L been s.cured to build the facility and Day for a limited number of .xhiblts.
Funds to cov.r the remalnlna .xhlblt coats will be sought from Drlvate
sources Includlna COl'DOratlons. foundations and Individuals. A th....-
~ Dronaed committee structure to s.cure national. state and local funds has
been created. An honorary committee has a'ready been establlsh.d to h.'D
In the fundralslna .fforts. This committee Is belna chaired b~
f' Conare..woman lI.ana Ros-L.htln.n. Addltlonal~. two local co-chalrs
Bob Holston .nd C.c. Roycraft h.v. .a....d to take the lead in .fforts to
secure funds. A number of sDeclal .v.nts will be held to helD raise
i awaren_ .bout the Droj.ct .nd funds. A wld.....na. of recoanition
oDDOrtunltl.. have be.n d.v.loDed includina n.min; ODDortunlti.s for
indlvidu.1 .xhlblts and the multf-medi. th..ter.
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