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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
September 10, 2025
Agenda Item Number: I10
2023-4452
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Airports
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Katie Atkins
n/a
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of a resolution and sponsorship agreement with Race World Offshore, LLC for the Key West
International Airport to sponsor the Key West Offshore World Championship powerboat races from
November 2-9, 2025, in accordance with Resolution 123-2021.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Airport wishes to promote goodwill toward the County and the Airport and sponsor Race World
Offshore for the Key West Offshore World Championship Powerboat Races in Key West being held
November 2-9, 2025. Per the attached documents, the Airport's logo and sponsorships will reach at
least 1,000,000 views via email blasts, boating magazines, Facebook, etc. Additionally, live stream of
the races is seen around the world on each of the three days of racing, and approximately 25,000 fans
from around the world will attend the week-long event in Key West.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Approval to sponsor Race World Offshore Powerboat Races on August 21, 2024. Approval of Airport
promotional sponsorship agreement with Race World Offshore on September 20, 2023. Approval of
Airport promotional sponsorship Resolution No. 283-2023. Approval of Airport promotional
sponsorship agreement with Race World Offshore on August 17, 2022. Approval of Airport
promotional sponsorship Resolution No. 240-2022. Approval of Airport promotional sponsorship
agreement with Race World Offshore on October 20, 2021. Approval of Airport promotional
sponsorship Resolution No. 123-2021 on March 17, 2021.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
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CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Bulk approval
DOCUMENTATION:
2025 RWO Affidavit.pdf
2025 Sponsorship Agreement.pdf
2025 Sponsorship Letter.pdf
Boat Races Sponsorship Resolution.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $10,000.00
Total Cost to County: $-0-
Current Year Portion: $-0-
Budgeted: Yes Source of Funds: Airport Operating Fund 404
Insurance Required: No
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AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING TO N@NCOERCIVE CONDUCT
FOR LABOR OR SERVICES
Entity/Vendor Name. c—,1-W )6 .
Vendor FEIN:
Vendor's Authorized Representatives I i 1, 1 q
(Name and Title)
Address. _ x
City. ,State:F1,zip:33040
]Phone Number.305-797-8705
Email Address.iawo.L ;cw r n"I�a afl iur g,
As a nongovernmental entity executing,renewing,or extending a contract with a government
entity,Vendor is required to provide an affidavit under penalty of perjury attesting that.Vendor
does not use coercion for labor or services in accordance with Section 787.06,Florida Statutes.
As defined in Section 787.06(2)(a),coercion means:
1.Using or threating to use physical force against any person;
2.Restraining,isolating.,or confining or threating to restrain,isolate,or confine any person
without lawful authority and against her or his will;
3.Using lending or other credit methods to establish a debt by any person when labor or services
are pledged as a security for the debt,if the value of the labor or services as reasonably assessed is
not applied toward the liquidation of the debt,the length and nature of the labor or service are not
respectively limited and defined.;
4.Destroying,concealing,removing,confiscating,withholding,or possessing any actual or
purported passport,visas,or other immigration document,or any other actual or purported
government identification document,of any person;
S.Causing or threating to cause financial harm to any person,
6.Enticing or hiring any person by fraud or deceit;or
7.Providing a controller)substance as outlined in Schedule I or Schedule II of Section 893.03 to
any person for the purpose of exploitation of that person.
As a person authorized to sign on behalf of Vendors,I certify under penalties of perjury that.Vendor
does not use coercion for labor or services in accordance with Section 787.06.Additionally,
Vendor has reviewed Section 787.06,Florida!statutes,and agrees to abide by same,
Certified By. ", authorized to sign o behalf of the above referenced company.
��*'i ,who is
Authorized Sigma�f.,:
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COMMERCUL SPONSORSHIPAGREEMENT
B�ETWE�EiN
RACE WORLD OFFS'HO�RE LLC.
AND MONROE COUNTY
THIS Agreement is made and entered into by and between Monroe County, Florida, a
political subdivision of the State:of Florida(County), and Race World Offshore, LLC.(RWO)on
this I Oth day of September,2025.
1. Event.
RWO agrees to produce the Race World Offf-shore Key West Championships in the waters
of Key West, Monroe County,Florida from November 2nd through November 9th.
2. RWO res
a. Recognize Key West International Airport (Sp'onsor) as a Supporting Sponsor
($'I 0,000).
b. Include the Sponsor logo on all printed materials and banners at the race site.
c. Include the Sponsor logo on all press releases,.
d. Include the Sponsor logo on all Trophies.
e:. Include: the Sponsor logo in all event announcements made in e-mail blasts, boating
magazines, FaceBook, etc.
3 1 gj2gq
nd _Agnt,ContrItIctor.
County/Sponsor and RWO shall be and act as, independent contractors, and under no
circumstances shall this Agreement be construed as one of agency, legal partnership or
joint venture of employment between RWO and County/Sponsor.
4 AssignnienL
This Agreement is not assignable in whole or in part by any party hereto without prior
written consent of the other.,
5. Entire.Alyreenicilt,
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes any
and all prior agreements, arrangements, communications, or,representations, whether oral
or written,, concerning the same subject matter., This Agreement may not be amended,
altered, modified or changed except in writing, signed by both parties.
6. Notices.
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 RWO�: Lawrence C, Bleil
Race World Offshore, LL,C
1212 Duncan St
Key West, FI 330401
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For Sponsor: Richard Strickland
Exec. Director of Airports
3491 South Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, FL 33040
And
Pedro J. Mercado
Chief Asst.County Attorney
I I I I 12'h St, Suite 408
Key West, FL 33040
7. indemnification and flold Harmless.
RWO covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold hartntess and defend Monroe County,,
its, officers, employees and agents 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 Event produced by RWO�, or other
activities and funding associated with this, agreement, except those losses or damages
caused by the negligent or wrongful act or ornission of County or its agents,
8. Non-Waivcr oLlLkiaLtti—iity-,
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of RWO
,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.
9. Coln
pi",nce with La�ys— N ondfi�g!J.Jnjrration,
RWO and C-ounty 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. RWO 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 1 6�4 (PL 88-352), which prohibit discrimination in
employment on the basis of race,color, religion,sex,and national origin;2)Title IX of the
Education Amendment of 197'2, as amended (20 USC §§ 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 § 794)�, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
disability; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC §§ 6101-610�7),
which prohibits discrimination on the basis, of age; 5) The Drug Abuse Office and
Treatment Act of 1 72 (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 19701 (PL 911-616), as amended, relating to
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nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The Public health
Service Act of 1912, §§ 523, and 527 (42 USC §§ 690dd-3 and 29Oee-3), as amended,
relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; 8) Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 19�68 (42 USC §§ 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 §§ 12101 Note), as amended from time to time, relating,
to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code Chapter 14,
Article 11, which prohibits discrimination on the bas,is, of race, color, sex, religion,
disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
familial status or age; and I I) All requirements, imposed by or pursuant to Title 49�, Code
of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation,, Subtitle A,Office of the Secretary,
Part 21, Nondiscrimination, in federally-assisted programs of the Department of
Transportation-Eff-ectuation of 'Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said
Regulations may be amended; and 12) Any other nondiscrimination provisions in any
Federal or state statutes which may apply to the parties to, or the subject matter of, this
Agreement,
10. JovcnCh1&_Law/Vcnue.
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/Sponsor and RWO 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.
IL Severabflit .
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 pertnitted by
law.
12. Ethics Clause.
RWO 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. I O�-19�90 or
any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No, I O-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,
13, Public Entities-(..rimes.
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,
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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 287.0 17, for category two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed
on the convicted vendor list.
14, Attestation.
RWO agrees,to execute an Affidavit Attesting,to Noncoercive Conduct for Labor.
fN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement the day and
year first above written.
(SEAL) Board of County Commissioners
Attest: Kevin Madok, Clerk of Monroe County
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As,Deputy Clerk Mayo�r/Chairman
Race World Offshore, LLC
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Print Name
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AND TWO WITNESSES
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Race (World Offshore, LLC
Official Offshore ,Powerboat Sanctioning Body �
RACE WORLD OFFSHORE IS PRODUCING THE RACE WORLD OFFSHORE KEY WEST WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS.THIS IS AN EXCITING ANNUAL EVENT THAT BRINGS THE WWORLD°S TOP
OFFSHORE(BOAT RACERS TO(KEY WEST.
LIVE STREAM OF THE RACE IS SEEN AROUND THE WORLD ON EACH OF THE 3 DAYS OF
RACING,WHICH WILL PROMOTE THE(KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ALONG WITH
OTHER TOP-TIER SPONSORS.
THE AIRPORT LOGO WILL BE PLACED ON ALL PRINTED MATERIALS, 'PRESS RELEASES,
(BANNERS AT THE RACE SITE,AND SELECT TROPHIES.
FANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TRAVEL TO KEY WEST FOR THE THRILL AND EXCITEMENT
,OF THE WEEK-LONG EVENT FROM NOVEMBER -9,2025.
WE ANTICIPATE APPROXIMATELY 25,000 PEOPLE WILL ATTEND THIS(EPIC EVENT.
THE(ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR THIS ONE-WEEK EVENT WILL BE TRULY THE LARGEST OF ANY
EVENT IN MONROE COUNTY.
08/18/2025
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LARRY IISLIEL
(PRESIDENT
RACE WORLD OFFSHORE, LLC
Race World Offshore,LLC d P.O.Box 2248,(Key West,FL 33045 11 305-800-7223 raceworldoffshore@Rmall.com
racewrorld offshore.com
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RESOLUTION NO. -2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY,APPROVING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AIRPORTS'
REQUEST TO SPONSOR THE 44TH ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOAT
RACES.
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (Board)
unanimously passed resolution 123-2021 delegating authority to the Executive Director of
Airports and approving the use of Key West International Airport Enterprise Funds for
promotional sponsorships; and
WHEREAS, Race World Offshore, LLC will be producing the 44th annual World
Championship Boat Races, which will be hosted in Key West; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Larry Bleil, President and Owner of Race World Offshore, LLC has
contacted the Executive Director of Airports regarding sponsorship of the 44th annual World
Championship Boat Races; and
WHEREAS, the Key West International Airport and its logo will be identified as a
sponsor on all print materials, banners, and press releases and will be promoted during the 3-day
live stream of the racing; and
WHEREAS, approximately 25,000 people are expected to attend the live event; and
WHEREAS, advertising through e-mail blasts, boating magazines, Facebook, etc., is
expected to reach a further 1,000,000 views; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that this sponsorship complies with the requirements of
resolution 123-2021 by publicizing, advertising, and promoting the airport and will make known
its advantages, facilities, resources, products, attractions, and attributes; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the exposure and resulting good will the Key West
International Airport will receive through the sponsorship serves a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that this event sponsorship serves purposes similar to those
served by the Tourist Development Council's sponsorship of the event in 2019 ($150,000), 2020
($75,000), and 2021 (proposed $120,000, see item F23 on the October 20, 2021 agenda); and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the Airport's sponsorship must be supplemental to the
Tourist Development Council's even sponsorship so that the Airport can enjoy the benefits of
publicity enjoyed by event sponsors; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that this expenditure is a lawful use of airport funds
pursuant to the Policies and Procedures promulgated by the Department of Transportation,
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Federal Aviation Administration in the Federal Register at 64 Fed. Reg. 7696, February 16, 1999
concerning the Use of Airport Revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Board hereby approves the Executive Director of Airports' request to
sponsor the 44th Annual World Championship Boat Races produced by Race World Offshore,
LLC in the amount of$10,000.
Section 2. The Board finds that this expenditure of airport funds serves a valid public
purpose supplemental to the public purpose served by the expenditure of Tourist Development
Tax dollars for the same event
PASSED AND ACCEPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a meeting of said Board held on the loth day of September 2025.
Mayor James K. Scholl
Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln
Commissioner David Rice
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FL
By By
As Deputy Clerk Mayor James K. Scholl
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