SPORTS AND PROGRAM CO-SPONSOR AGREEMENT (4)
CITY OF CLEARWATER
SPORTS AND PROGRAM CO-SPONSOR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this -L day of Gc \0\00--< ,
2006, 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", 1501
North 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 Coo-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
October l' 2006 - September 30, 2007.
2. Exhibit "A" will be updated by both parties prior to September 30, 2006.
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: O"""o~
(b) Payment for pa icipants who do not have valid City articipant cards
Date due: Q~o..,.
(c) An accurate fac'lty and/or field schedule, depicting actual use i.e.
practices, games, meets, tournaments, events - Date due: ~
(d) A complete list of the Board of Directors - Date due: ~o.,
(e) A list of all coaches and certifications of coaches - Date due: ~
(f) Copy of the by-laws and Articles of Incorporation - Date due: l} 01
(g) A copy of the Insurance Certificate naming the City of Clearwater as
additionally insured - Date due: ~
(h) Verification of Nonprofit status - Date due: ~
9. The Co-Sponsor Grour ;grees to submit a financial statement or annual
audit. Date due: l 0
10. The Co-Sponsor Group will maintain a positive relationship with the City and
Parks and Recreation Department by:
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(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, pool problems, or
schedule changes
(e) Enforcing and abiding by all City laws, rules, policies and procedures
(f) Providing City of 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 playing fields 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, unsafe pool conditions.
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.
16. The Co-Sponsor Group shall use existing City concession stands and honor
any outstanding City agreements in place at these stands. Food must be pre-packaged
and no grills are to be used at the Long Center.
17. Facilities constructed by the Co-Sponsor Group i.e. press boxes, concession
stands, batting tunnels, aquatic equipment, 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.
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18. Schedules submitted by the Co-Sponsor Group must accurately depict
field/pool/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/pools or facilities to others if use by the Co-Sponsor Group is not
substantiated.
19. The City will permit two fund raising sports events/swim meets per year. The
City will collect 50% of the swimmer facility fees per swimmer assessed for all meet
excluding the two fundraising events. The Co-Sponsored Group will be responsible for
all direct City costs for all the meets. Balance is due to the City 30 days following each
swim 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.
(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
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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 showin~ coverage as provided above
will be provided to the City by ---w- Cl ., .
(f) Special insurance requirements if needed by other groups I.e.
Pine lias County School Board etc. Due by: ~
(g) The address where such certificate(s) of insurance shall be sent
or delivered is as follows:
City of Clearwater
Attention: Parks and Recreation
Athletic Coordinator
1501 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33758
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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day
and year first written.
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Witnesses:
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As to City Manager or Designee
i~~~esident
Designee
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
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Ci(y Manager or Designee
Co-Sponsor Gr
Designee
EXHIBIT A
City of Clearwater
Co-Sponsor Group Use Request
Co-Sponsor Group Name: Clearwater Aquatics Team
Brief Description of Program:
Clearwater Aquatic Team, Includes:
1. Age group swim training and competition
2. Master swim training and competition
Specific Dates of Program: Year-round program
Requested Facility/Field/Pool:
Long Center 50 M pool, fitness room, including storage areas, office space for coaches
as well as a concession and hospitality area during meets.
Requested Special Event Dates: (Tournaments, Clinics, Camps, Etc.)
December - 9th - *Florida Swimming "B" Champs
December - 15th - 1 ih - CAT Jingle Bell Invitational
January 12'h - 14th - AI Soltis Winter Invitational
February 3rd - 4th - CAT Masters Meet
February 9th - 11 th - CAT Last Chance Invitational
March 1st - 4th - *Florida Swimming Senior Champs
March 16th - 18th - * Florida Swimming Long Course Invitational
* A Florida Swimming Championship meet awarded to CAT.
I Scheduling Contact Person: Mike Yearwood - Head Coach - Phone #: (727) 791-9542 I
Submitted By:
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Approved By:
Date:
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Clearwater Co-Sponsored Group Weekly Field/Pool Use Schedule
Group Name: Clearwater Aquatic Team Pool
Name of Pool: Long Center - 50 Meter
DAY TIME AGE GROUP # OF USERS I ACTIVITY STAFF
INITIALS
# OF LANES
M/W IF 5am-6am Masters & 10 long course lanes Competitive
Seniors Training
6am-8am 8 lonq course lanes
Tul Th 5am-8am Masters & 30 swimmers Competitive
Seniors 16 short course lanes Traininq
M - F 3pm-5:30pm Age Group 30 swimmers Competitive
14 short course lanes Traininq
M - F 5:30pm-7: 15pm Age Group 70 swimmers Competitive
16 short course lanes Training
7: 15pm-8:45pm Masters 30 swimmers Competitive
M - F 5 short course lanes Training
SAT 7am-10am Masters & 30 swimmers Competitive
Aqe Group 5 short course lanes Training
. Short Course Training is from: Approximately August 1 - May 31 with the exception of Winter
Training
. Diving - 7:45pm - 8:30pm Days - (Deep End of the pool)
. Long Course Training is from: Approximately June 1 - August 1 (Mornings Only)
. Lane Lines should be set up for Short Course: Tuesday and Thursday morning all year with
the exception of winter training.
. Lane Lines should be set up for Short Course: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning and
Monday - Friday evenings plus Saturday.
. Winter Training is from: Approximately December 11 - January 15.
City staff has the right to re-evaluate the above schedule if the pool lanes being used efficiently or used in an
inappropriate manner. Any schedule changes must be approved by City staff in advance.
Schedule Approved By: {/~ K~
Date:~
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Exhibit B
Special Conditions/Issues
The City has the right to restrict or refuse programs or activities that are deemed to
interfere or compete with the co-sponsored program.
Meets:
· Parking - All swim meets must be monitored and managed by the co-sponsored
group. If more than one activity is going on at the facility, the above
responsibilities will be shared.
· All vendors must have a valid occupational license with the City of Clearwater
prior to selling goods at a City facility. (See staff for details)
· The organization must ensure that capacity loads are being meet and enforced,
at all times.
· Concessions - Concession area used for CAT Booster Fundraising. Pre
packaged food must be used. No grilling should be done at the Long Center.
· Sundeck or Lobby - Used to promote item retail. (These arrangements must be
approved by the facility supervisor)
· Multi-purpose Room - Used for official/volunteer hospitality. (These
arrangements must be approved by the facility supervisor)
· The organization will be responsible to pay all direct cost (utilities, staffing,
equipment, etc.) associated with their two fundraising events. All other events
will require the above cost plus 50% of the participant fee.
· The organization must properly displaying signage and enforce these policies
during their events. (See staff for details)
Pool/Fitness Center Usage
· The organization must have proper supervision and attire to utilize the pool and
fitness center. (See staff for details)
Monthly Board Meetings:
· Long Center Board Room - Scheduled Board Meeting the second Tuesday of
each month.
Storage
· City will work with the group to make storage space available. The group might
have to purchase specific containers for their equipment. (See staff for details)
Training
· Proper areas must be utilized during dry land training. (See staff for details)
· Winter Camp will need to be a contractor lead program.
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