SPORTS AND PROGRAM CO-SPONSOR AGREEMENT
CITY OF CLEARWATER
SPORTS AND PROGRAM CO-SPONSOR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 14th day of May, 2003, by and
between the CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "City", P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater FI. 33758 and the Clearwater Aquatic
Team, hereinafter referred to as "Co-Sponsor Group", 1401 N. Belcher Rd, Clearwater,
FL 33765.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Co-Sponsor Group is an organized recreational group or
program approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, which provides its own
volunteer leadership and administration; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the Co-Sponsor Group as providing a valuable
service to the community, through their extensive use of volunteers and volunteer
resources; and
WHEREAS, the Co-Sponsor Group meets all of the criteria included in this
Agreement, and
WHEREAS, the Co-Sponsor Group desires to use various City-owned facilities
for organized sports programs and or various other recreational related activities for the
citizens of Clearwater; and
WHEREAS, the City owns certain public properties and facilities that are
available to be utilized by the Co-Sponsor Group for their programs; and
WHEREAS, the Co-Sponsor Group may use the physical facilities owned and
maintained by the City or leased to the City subject to the terms of this Agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants herein contained and
other good and valuable consideration, the City agrees to allow the Co-Sponsor Group
to utilize City facilities as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as amended annually,
and made part of this Agreement, under the following terms and conditions:
1. The term of the Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year commencing
May 14, 2003 and ending May 13, 2004.
2. Exhibit "A" will be updated by both parties each quarter as requested by "The
Long Center" programming staff for the duration of this Agreement.
3. This Agreement will remain in effect unless terminated by either party as
follows:
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(a) Upon breach of this Agreement by a party, the other party will
give written notice of termination of this Agreement specifying the claimed
breach and the action required to cure the breach. If the breaching party
fails to cure the breach within five days from receipt of said notice, then the
contract will terminate ten days from receipt of the written notice.
(b) Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving written
notice to the other party that the Agreement will terminate 30 days from the
receipt of said notice by the other party.
4. The City will provide and maintain facilities for the Co-Sponsor Group for their
approved program and activity. Further, the City may actively promote the Co-Sponsor
Group programs and activities utilizing City resources i.e. "Fun in Sun Magazine", C-
view, etc.
5. The Co-Sponsor Group agrees to provide recreational programs and activities
to primarily benefit the residents of Clearwater.
6. The Co-Sponsor Group agrees to provide competent leadership for the
program and the Board of Directors as established by the organizations by-laws will
have City of Clearwater resident representation. The Board of Directors will conduct
the program in the best interests of the City of Clearwater.
7. The Co-Sponsor Group agrees to promote their program to the citizens of
Clearwater and that a minimum of 50% of their participants will be residents of the City
of Clearwater. If the 50% target is not being satisfied the group may submit a plan to
achieve this goal or an alternative that must be approved by the City.
8. The Co-Sponsor Group agrees to submit the following as specified.
(a) Current roster or membership role - Date due: bimonthly.
(b) Payment for participants who do not have valid City participant cards
Date due: monthly
(c) An accurate facility and/or field schedule, depicting actual use i.e.
practices, games, meets, tournaments, and events - Date due: Quarterly
as requested by the Long Center, next one due September 2, 2003.
~ (d) A complete list of the Board of Directors - Date due: May 31, 2003 and
30 days after a change is made.
~ (e) A list of all coaches and certifications of coaches - Date due: May 31,
2003 and 30 days after a change is made.
Jt (f) Copy of the by-laws and Articles of Incorporation - Date due: May 31,
2003 and 30 days after a change is made.
tf- (g) A copy of the Insurance Certificate naming the City of Clearwater as
additionally insured - Date due: May 31, 2003 and 30 days after a
change is made.
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}t (h) Verification of Nonprofit status - Date due: May 30, 2003 and 30 days
after a change is made.
9. The Co-Sponsor Group agrees to submit a financial statement or annual
audit. Date due: bimonthly.
10. The Co-Sponsor Group will maintain a positive relationship with the City and
Parks and Recreation Department by:
(a) Obtaining prior approval for any activities that are not on the regular
game/practice or use schedule
(b) Obtaining prior approval for any field or facility improvements
(c) Providing all requested information and paying all fees on time
(d) Informing Parks and Recreation staff of field problems or schedule
changes
(e) Enforcing and abiding by all City laws, rules, policies and procedures
(f) Providing Clearwater staff with current registration and promotional
materials
11. The Co-Sponsor Group will act as a good caretaker and custodian of all City
of Clearwater property by avoiding any activity that may damage the facilities, by
cleaning up trash after each use, by enforcing the "no smoking" policy, by utilizing lights
only when needed and turning them off after use.
12. The Co-Sponsor Group will assume all responsibility to monitor storm
conditions and evacuate training/or event area of participants and spectators when the
threat of lightning or dangerous conditions approaches. Co-Sponsor Group will cancel
games when training/ or event conditions could cause harm or damage to participants
or to the facilities i.e. unsafe starting blocks.
13. The Co-Sponsor Group will validate the quality of adult leadership by
requiring annual background checks of all coaches and volunteers that will have
unsupervised contact with youth participants. The group will also require and offer City
sponsored or City approved classes and/or clinics (such as those endorsed by the
National Alliance for Youth Sports) to coaches and parents on athletic fundamentals,
sportsmanship, coaching techniques, and other relevant topics. The Co-sponsor Group
shall keep updated records on all background checks and training opportunities.
14. The Co-Sponsor Group will recognize and support City public/private
partnerships. The Co-Sponsor Group will be given ample notice of such partnerships
and their responsibility if any.
15. The Co-Sponsor Group must receive prior written approval from Parks and
Recreation to make any alterations, changes or additions to the existing facilities.
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16. The Co-Sponsor Group shall use existing City concession stands and honor
any outstanding City agreements in place at these stands.
17. Facilities constructed by the Co-Sponsor Group i.e. press boxes, concession
stands, batting tunnels etc., will be maintained by the Co-Sponsor Group. Failure to
maintain these facilities in a manner acceptable to the City may result in their removal.
18. Schedules submitted by the Co-Sponsor Group must accurately depict
field/facility use and any changes must be approved before they are implemented. The
City reserves the right to revise or revoke schedules of facilities based on inappropriate
use or non-use by the Co-Sponsor Group. The City also has the right to assign fields or
facilities to others if use by the Co-Sponsor Group is not substantiated.
19. The City will collect $2.50 per swimmer of swimmer facility fees assessed for
all meets hosted by the Co-sponsor Group. Balance is due to the City 30 days
following each swim meet. Additional meet incremental fees as defined in the current
lease agreement between the Long Center and the City are due payable to the City 10
days after each meet.
20. Any revenue collected by the Co-Sponsor Group on City property must be
used to promote and support the Co-sponsor Group activities. Use of funds for other
purposes could result in termination of this Agreement.
21. The Co-Sponsored Group agrees that all staff, coaches, volunteers and
agents of the group shall conduct themselves as good role models exemplifying good
sportsmanship, cooperation and appropriate behavior.
22. The Co-Sponsor Group and all its invitees will abide by all City policies when
using City facilities, including those policies which state that the consumption of tobacco
products or alcoholic beverages on City or School property is prohibited.
23. The Co-Sponsor Group further agrees to make no unlawful, improper, or
offensive use of the facilities.
24. If either party terminates the Agreement, any improvements made to the
property by the Co-Sponsor Group will remain the property of the City.
25. The Co-Sponsor Group agrees that it will indemnify and save the City
harmless on account of the negligent acts of Co-Sponsor Group staff, volunteers or
agents or on account of any unsafe condition that may exist as a result of the negligent
operation by Co-Sponsor Group staff, volunteers or agents of the facilities. The Co-
Sponsor Group further agrees to carry liability insurance where appropriate and as
requested by the City and as shown below; and add the City of Clearwater to its
insurance policy as an additional insured.
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(a) Comprehensive General Liability insurance on an "occurrence"
basis in an amount not less than $500,000 combined single limits
Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability.
(b) Business Automobile Liability insurance for any motor vehicle
owned by, hired by, used by, or used on behalf of a Co-Sponsor
Group in the amount of at least $500,000, providing Bodily Injury
Liability and Property Damage Liability.
(c) Worker's Compensation Insurance applicable to its employees,
if any, for statutory coverage limits in compliance with Florida
laws.
(d) Property Insurance, if available, as a tenant or user of City
facilities in an amount not less than $500,000.
(e) Certificates of insurance showing coverage as provided above
will be provided to the City by May 31,2003.
(f) Special insurance requirements if needed by other groups i.e.
Long Center, Pinellas County School Board etc. Due: May 31,
2003.
(g) The address where such certificate(s) of insurance shall be sent
or delivered is as follows:
City of Clearwater
Attention: Parks and Recreation
Superintendent of Recreation
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
Also, copy to be sent to Risk Manager at same address.
26. The Co-Sponsor Group may not assign this Agreement or any of its rights
hereunder, nor permit others to use the facilities or any part thereof without the written
consent of the City.
27. In the event of questions arising out of the use of the facilities or otherwise
arising under this Agreement, the questions will be settled in writing between the Parks
and Recreation Director for the City and President or presiding highest officer of the Co-
Sponsor Group or the specific designee of either for resolution of such questions.
28. If special conditions or issues need to be clarified they will be covered in
Exhibit B (i.e. maintenance issues, payment of fees, special needs), and attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day
and year first written.
Witnesses:
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
BY:~-
'-City Manager or Designee
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As to City Manager or Designee
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Co-Spon r Group President or
Designee
As t -Sponsor Group President
Desi ee
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EXHIBIT A
City of Clearwater
Co-Sponsor Group Use Request
Co-Sponsor Group Name: Clearwater Aquatic Team
Brief Description of Program:
Clearwater Aquatic Team, Includes:
1. Age group swim training & competition
2. Masters swim training & competition
Specific Dates of Program: Year Round
Field users must attach an approved weekly schedule.
Requested Facility/Field:
Long Center 50 M, training pool, fitness room, including storage areas and concession
area during meets.
Requested Special Event Dates: (Tournaments, Clinics, Camps, Etc.)
CAT Jingle Bell Meet 12/12 -14/03
CAT Winter Invite Met 1/17 - 19/04
CAT Masters Valentine 2/14 -15/04
CAT Last Chance JO Meet 2/21 - 23/04
CAT FLC Camp Meet 2/28 - 3/2/04
Scheduling Contact Person:
Phone #: 727-791-9542 Mike Yearwood - Head coach
Submitted By:
Approved By:
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Clearwater Co-Sponsored Group Weekly Facility Use Schedule
Group Name: Clearwater Aquatic Team Field Name: Lonq Center - 50 M Pool
DAY TIME AGE GROUP # OF USERS ACTIVITY STAFF INITIALS
Lanes
Masters & ~
MWF 5arn - 8arn Seniors 8 TNG
Masters & (~
TulTh 5am - 8am Seniors 16 TNG
M-F 3pm - 530pm Age Group 13 TNG ~)
530pm - ~~)
M-F 715prn Age Group 16 TNG
715pm - Age Group & @)
M-F 730pm Masters 16 TNG
715pm - ~l'I
M-F 845pm Masters 5 TNG ~~D
700am - Masters & ~
SAT 1000am Age Group 8 TNG
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City staff has the right to re-evaluate the above schedule if the facility is being used in an unscheduled or
Inappropriate manner. MY SCh?)le Chan~ust be. appr~ved by the City of Clearwater staff in advance.
Schedule Approved By: ~/.... .~
Date: Of)1o~/r;3
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Exhibit B
Special Conditions/Issues
Meets:
Parking - Long Center advised not to schedule a conflicting activity requiring
large parking demand.
Concessions - Concession area used for CAT Booster Fundraising
Lobby - Used to promote swim item retail
Day Room - used for officialsl volunteers hospitality
Monthly Board Meetings:
First Tuesday each month scheduled in Long Center Board Room
Training Environment:
Programs scheduled in pool are during practices should not interfere with
Coaching or swimmers in relation to noise, deck congestion, and safety on deck
and in the water. Specifically balls traveling out of areas into practice lanes.
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