FY2023 10/19/2022 Kevin madok, CPA
Clerk of the Circuit Court& Comptroller—Monroe County, Florida
DATE: October 27, 2022
TO: Aininic Maclimi, Administrative Assistant
Totin'st Development Council
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SUBJECT: October 19' 130CC Meetiiig/ltem F43
Attaclie(l are electronic copies of the 1*01lowHig District IN' Desfinafioii 1,xcnt Fun(ling
Agreements 1'()r Fiscal Year 2023, 1'()r your liaii(Iling:
Organization Event Date Amount
Islamorada Cliambcr of 11orida Kcys Island Fest April 2023 $15,000.00
Commerce, Inc.
Reef'Environn)ental Education Florida Kcys lJonfish Dcrby September 2023 $1(),000.0()
—Foundation Incorporated & Festival
Island Community Church, Island Boat Show jwmaxy 2023 $1(),()()0.()()
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KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 3300 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
Destination Event Agreement
THIS Agreement is made and entered into by and between Monroe County, Florida, a political
subdivision of the State of Florida (County), and Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (Event
Contractor) on this 19th day of October , 2022.
WHEREAS, The District Advisory Committee (DAC) has recommended to the Monroe County
Tourist Development Council (TDC), which has endorsed the recommendation, that certain monies be
allocated for promotion of an event, which has as one of its main purposes the attraction of tourists, by
Event Contractors; and
WHEREAS, the DAC recommends allocation of funds for the Florida Keys Island Fest in April
2023.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree
as follows-
1. Payment: The County agrees to pay up to $15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Dollars — Monroe
County Tourist Development Council (TDC) District IV Funding Allocation) effective October 19, 2022 for
Florida Keys Island Fest in April 2023, from tourist development tax funds (see III uuilll ui° ). Of this
amount, no more than 10% or $1,500 of the total allocated funds shall be expended on advertising
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2. Scope of Services: The Event Contractor agrees to provide the County with an event as
specified below:
a) A two (2) day Island Festival to include live music; auto show; kid's activities; sand sculpting
contest; arts and crafts show; food and beverage booths; "What Floats your Boat" homemade
boat competition; "Taste" event with award ceremony
3. Event Budget: Exhibit C attached hereto shall be reviewed and approved by the TDC
Agencies of record.
4. Invoicing: Event Contractor agrees to submit all invoices and supporting documentation, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, to the TDC administrative office and as
required by the County Clerk's rules and policies no later than June 29, 2023 unless the date of the
event is amended upon approval of the Advisory Committee and TDC Director. Event Contractor shall
not be reimbursed nor will Event Contractor's vendors be paid directly for any invoices received by the
TDC administrative office after June 29, 2023 unless the date of the event is amended upon approval of
the Advisory Committee and TDC Director, 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 by
the TDC administrative office on or before this reimbursement deadline 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
Event Name: Florida Keys Island Fest
Destination Event: FY 2023
Contract ID#: 2902
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named on the contract with the County. For clarification on reimbursements, please refer to the
reimbursement packet provided to you upon execution of your funding agreement.
5. Expiration of Agreement: This agreement expires on June 29, 2023 unless the date of the
event is amended upon approval of the District Advisory Committee (DAC) and TDC Director 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 reimbursement deadline date by the
TDC administrative office.
6. Duties of Event Contractor: Event Contractor shall provide promotion and related services
as described in paragraph 2 — Scope of Services, and outlined in Exhibit C (Event Budget). 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.
7. 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.
8. Modification: The event name, time & date of the event and Schedule of Activities may be
amended upon written approval of the DAC and TDC Director. Any changes to said contract other than
stated above require approval by the DAC, TDC and the County.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Non-Occurrence of Event: The Event Contractor shall give written notice to the TDC 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 except for those reasons in
paragraph 22, 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.
12. 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 16t" Judicial Circuit for Monroe County; venue shall be in Monroe County,
Florida.
13. 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 TDC and 3406 North Roosevelt Boulevard Corporation d/b/a Visit Florida Keys from any and all
claims for bodily injury (including death), personal injury and property damage (including property owned
Event Name: Florida Keys Island Fest
Destination Event: FY 2023
Contract ID#: 2902
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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 the
negligent or wrongful at or omission of County or its agents.
14. Non-Waiver of Immunity: Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the
participation of the Event Contractor and the County in this Agreement and the acquisition of any
commercial liability insurance coverage, self-insurance coverage, or local government liability insurance
pool coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of immunity to the extent of liability coverage, nor shall any
contract entered into by the County be required to contain any provision for waiver.
15. Permits: The Event Contractor will secure all required permits, licenses and shall pay all
appropriate business taxes.
16. Taxes: The County and TDC are exempt from Federal Excise and State of Florida Sales
Tax, but this in no way exempts the Event Contractor from applicable Federal and State taxes.
17. Finance Charges: The County and TDC shall not reimburse, pay or be responsible for any
finance charges.
18. Relation of County/TDC: It is the intent of the parties hereto that the Event Contractor
shall be legally considered as an independent Event Contractor and that neither it nor its employees
shall, under any circumstances, be considered employees, 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.
19. 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.
20. Assignment: The Event Contractor shall not assign, transfer, convey, sublet or otherwise
dispose of this agreement, or of any or all of its rights, title or interest therein, or his or its power to
execute such agreement to any person, company or corporation without prior written consent of the
County.
21. Compliance with Laws - Nondiscrimination: Event Coordinator and County agree
that there will be no discrimination against any person, and it is expressly understood that upon a
determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred, this Agreement
automatically terminates without any further action on the part of any party, effective the date of the
court order. Event Coordinator and County agree to comply with all Federal and Florida statutes, and all
local ordinances, as applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1)
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352) which prohibits discrimination in employment on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972,
as amended (20 USC ss. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
sex; 3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC s. 794), which prohibits
Event Name: Florida Keys Island Fest
Destination Event: FY 2023
Contract ID#: 2902
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discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC
ss. 6101- 6107) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The Drug Abuse Office and
Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug
abuse; 6) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (PL 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; 7) The Public Health Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd-3 and 290ee-
3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; 8) Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s.3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
rental or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC s. 12101 Note),
as may be amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; 10)
Monroe County Code, Chapter 14, Article II, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
sex, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
familial status or age; 11) Any other nondiscrimination provisions in any Federal or state statutes which
may apply to the parties hereto, or the subject matter of, this Agreement.
22. Force Maieure: The Event Contractor shall not be liable for delay in performance or failure to
perform in whole or in part, the services due to the occurrence of any contingency beyond its control or
the control of any of its subcontractors or suppliers, including labor dispute, strike, labor shortage, war or
act of war whether an actual declaration thereof if made or not, insurrection, sabotage, riot or civil
commotion, act of public enemy, epidemic, quarantine restriction, accident, fire, explosion, storm, flood,
drought or other act of God, act of any governmental authority, jurisdictional action, or insufficient supply
of fuel, electricity, or materials or supplies, or technical failure where the Event Contractor has exercised
reasonable care in the prevention or mitigation of damages and delay, any such delay or failure shall not
constitute a breach of the agreement. Upon demand of TDC or County, the Event Contractor must
furnish evidence of the causes of such delay or failure. County shall not pay for any services or
activities, promotional or otherwise, connected with an event produced after the date(s) described in
paragraph 1 and Scope of Services.
23. 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.
24. Security Protection: The Event Contractor agrees to provide adequate security for the
event. No TDC funds will be used for this purpose.
25. Media Rights: The TDC shall have the right under this agreement to broadcast or
rebroadcast, for any purpose whatsoever, radio, television, sound, video or film production, and still
photographs, paid by the TDC and County, and produced by the TDC agencies of record.
26. Logo: o o Usa c uurUollluiines aire a°t a Il[,iuc to flll,,iulii a ireeirnein' as III uuilll ui IIII All
promotional literature and display advertising must display the "The Florida Keys — Islamorada"
logo/trademark (as per attached logo sample). This logo/trademark was adopted by the TDC and
County in April, 2010.
Event Name: Florida Keys Island Fest
Destination Event: FY 2023
Contract ID#: 2902
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27. 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.
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 of the person/entity or corporation
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, as applicable to corporations or other appropriate authority.
29. Ethics Clause: The Event Contractor warrants that it has not employed, retained or
otherwise had act on its behalf, any former County officer or employee in violation of Section 2 of
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
otherwise recover, the full amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift or consideration paid to the
former or present County officer or employee. The Event Contractors warrant that, in respect to itself, it
has neither employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for it, to solicit or secure this agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person,
company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for it, any fee,
commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or
making of this agreement. For the breach or violation of the provision, the Event Contractor agrees that
the County shall have the right to terminate this agreement without liability and, at its discretion, to offset
from monies owed, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, or
consideration.
30. 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.
31. Laws and Regulations: Any and all services, materials and equipment shall comply fully
with all Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
32. Termination of Agreement: This agreement shall terminate on June 29, 2023. 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 the TDC administrative office
providing written notice of termination delivered in person or by mail to Event Contractor. The Grantor
may terminate this agreement without cause upon giving written notice of termination to Event
Contractor. The Grantor shall not be obligated to pay for any services or goods provided by Event
Contractor after Event Contractor has received written notice of termination.
Event Name: Florida Keys Island Fest
Destination Event: FY 2023
Contract ID#: 2902
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County may terminate this agreement without cause by providing written notice via the TDC
administrative office 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, written 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.
33. 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 Event Contractor: Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Judy Hull
PO Box 915 (87100 Overseas Highway)
Islamorada, FL 33036
For Grantor: Maxine Pacini
Monroe County Tourist Development Council
1201 White Street, Suite 102
Key West, FL 33040
And
Christine Limbert-Barrows, Asst. County Attorney
P.O. Box 1026
Key West, FL 33041-1026
34. Miscellaneous: As used herein, the terms "contract" and "agreement" shall be read
interchangeably.
35. Attestations: Event Contractor agrees to execute such documents as the County may
reasonably require, to include a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug-Free
Workplace Statement.
36. Entire Agreement: The parties agree that the agreement above constitutes the entire
agreement between the County and Event Contractor.
Event Name: Florida Keys Island Fest
Destination Event: FY 2023
Contract ID#: 2902
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EXHIBIT A
Acceptable Event Marketing Expenses for Destination Events
Only the TDC expenses listed below may be included in the proposed budget. A general non-allocated
line item is not to exceed 15% of the total budget and can only be utilized for acceptable TDC marketing
items listed in this section. There cannot be more than a 10% deviation from the approved line item
budget. 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, social media promoted posts, and email blasts. Digital advertising links may go
to the event website. The TDC Logo must be placed on all print, TV, websites, social media promoted
posts, 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
more than 10% of the total allocated funds shall be expended on advertising media costs attributable to
in-county placement.
Promotional Signs: Posters and banners (hanging and displayed outdoors).
Promotional Items: T-shirts and hats*.
*Sales/Resale of TDC funded items: Items funded, including creative and resulting work product, by
the BOCC/TDC, 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%) of the cost of production and printing of an event
program showing scheduled activities and information on the event, as outlined in contract budget. TDC
will pay up to fifty percent (50%) of the production only (no click through cost) for digital programs
showing scheduled activities and information as outlined in the contract and contract budget. TDC will
pay for print or digital programs, but not both.
Public Relations (PR): 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.
Event Marketing Reimbursement: TDC will only consider reimbursement of permissible marketing
expenditures that highlight the special event versus the regular programming of a business, organization
or the facility.
Amendments to Contract Budgets: No amendments to the line item budgets will be permitted after
the contract has been reviewed and approved.
Event Name: Florida Keys Island Fest
Destination Event: FY 2023
Contract ID#: 2902
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EXHIBIT B
Logo/Acknowledgement Usage Guidelines For District IV Destination 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 - Islamorada" Out-of-County logo
Radio Advertising: No logo is required. All radio announcements must say "Brought to you by the
Monroe County Tourist Development Council"
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 orjpg file), contact Danielle Salman 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 in out-of-county newspapers and magazines, brochures, postcards, pamphlets, programs,
posters and digital advertising on websites, website links, pre roll video, social media promoted posts,
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 Danielle Salman or John Underwood at Tinsley Advertising at 305-856-6060.
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Destination Event: FY 2023
Contract ID#: 2902
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EXHIBIT C
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MEDIA PLACEMENT & PRODUCTION COST: $10,750
PROMOTIONAL SIGNS:
PROMOTIONAL ITEMS: $2,000
DIRECT MAIL PROMOTIONS:
PROGRAMS
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
*GENERAL NON-ALLOCATED: $2,250
TOTAL $15,000
'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.
TDC will only consider reimbursement of permissible marketing expenditures that highlight the special
event versus the regular programming of a business, organization or the facility.
The County shall pay no more than 10% of the total allocated funds on advertising media costs
attributable to in-county placement.