INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RE LIBRARY FUNDING FOR STEMINTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
/�,, This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into this .T3 day of
azakluo , 2015 by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Clearwater, Florida (CRA), a redevelopment agency established
pursuant to law, and the City of Clearwater (CITY), a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida.
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made and entered between the parties
pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, the "Florida Interlocal Cooperation
Act of 1969 "; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.387(6), Florida Statutes, allows for use of
moneys in the redevelopment trust fund may be expended from time to time for
undertakings of a community redevelopment agency as described in the
community redevelopment plan; and
WHEREAS, the CRA has adopted a Community Redevelopment Plan that
establishes certain Goals and Objectives to guide the revitalization of the
Downtown area; and
WHEREAS, supporting community learning, entrepreneurship and
growing small businesses are important activities which help meet certain
Objectives established in the Community Redevelopment Plan including
Objective 3B which says that, "The... Main Library will serve as a cultural
attraction and an anchor for the northern section of the Downtown Core," and
Objective 1 E, which states that, "A variety of businesses are encouraged to
relocate and expand in Downtown to provide a stable employment center, as well
as employment opportunities for Downtown residents "; and
WHEREAS, the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan establishes
that funds received by the CRA through the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
may be used for certain redevelopment activities; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted an Economic Development Strategic
Plan which outlines the steps for achieving economic development success and
establishes as "Goal Four: Business Development" that the city should, "support
an entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem and collaborate with regional
partners to market Clearwater to target industries;" and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2015, and May 7, 2015, the CRA and the City,
respectively, together with the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce,
Technical Arts Facility for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TAFFIE), Florida
Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) of Pinellas County Economic
Development entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to support
collaborative and coordinated approaches to serve pre- venture, startup and small
business enterprises in the City of Clearwater and the greater Clearwater area
and that City of Clearwater — Economic Development & Housing Department and
City of Clearwater Library System would together participate in these efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel Report
issued September 2014 recommended the library "identify uses that can colocate
with the library to boost its use and help activate the area around it" such as "a
community meeting room and center "; and
WHEREAS, the CRA and the CITY want to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement during the Fiscal Year 2015/2016, outlining the scope of services and
responsibilities of the parties.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants made by each
party to the other and of the mutual advantages to be realized by the parties
hereto, the CRA and the CITY agree as follows:
Section 1. Term. The term of this Interlocal Agreement will be October
1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
Section 2. Intent. It is the intent of the parties that the TIF funds paid to
the CITY by the CRA pursuant to Section 163.387(6)(a), Florida Statutes, be
used to provide the following services in support of the economic enhancement
of the downtown area:
A. Create and maintain two (2) maker spaces at the Clearwater Main
Library, located at 100 N. Osceola Avenue, providing technology and
equipment such as but not limited to 3D printers, video and audio
recording equipment, robotics and iMac computer hardware, as well as
specialized software to assist in the production of technology
innovation and business growth and development.
B. Provide training on the proper use of the equipment and technology
listed above, as well as on small business startup, entrepreneurship,
job seeking, technology development, digitization and effective use of
the world wide web for communication and business marketing, and
encouraging science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
education and skills for all age groups to help create tomorrow's
workforce.
C. Foster a sense of community for the downtown area by providing
space for meetings, both formal and informal, that is receptive to the
sharing of technology and ideas, supports gatherings where
participants can share common interests and grow skills and
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knowledge by working together and creates partnerships to effectively
facilitate mutual growth and support innovation and entrepreneurship.
Section 3. Responsibilities of the CRA
Function: Provide TIF funding in the total amount not to exceed
$99,600.00 for the contract year, said funds to be utilized by the Clearwater Main
Library (Main Library) to provide staffing, equipment, education and training for
the greater Clearwater community on STEM activities within the Studios at Main,
a maker space area, to be allocated in the following manner:
A. $57,600.00 to pay for a Library Program Specialist, Exhibit A
attached hereto and incorporated by reference, contains detailed
specifications
B. $25,000.00 the estimated cost for the contract year for coverage of
additional hours to make the library available to the business
community two mornings and two evenings each week.
C. $12,000.00 the estimated cost for the contract year for education
and training tools.
D. $5,000 for material and supplies.
Section 4. Responsibilities of the CITY
Scope of Duties: The services that the CITY will provide will be carried
out by the Main Library. These services are:
A. Developing two (2) maker spaces within the Clearwater Main
Library providing technology and training to the public and working
in cooperation with the Clearwater Business Spark! Partners to
support economic development in the downtown area.
B. Provide staffing for the programs of the maker studios to provide
programs and training to support innovation and entrepreneurship
in the downtown area. Develop partnerships to effectively utilize
the library space.
Section 5. Notice. Sixty (60) days notice by either party to the
other pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement shall be given in writing and
hand - delivered or mailed as follows:
Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency
Attn: Rod Irwin, Executive Director
112 South Osceola Avenue
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Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 562 -4058
City of Clearwater
Attn: William B. Horne II, City Manager
112 South Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 562 -4046
Section 6. Entire Agreement. This document embodies the whole
Agreement of the parties. There are no promises, terms, conditions or
allegations other than those contained herein. This Agreement shall be
binding on the parties, their successors, assigns and legal
representatives.
Section 7. Indemnification. The CRA and the CITY agree to be fully
responsible for their own acts of negligence, or their respective agents'
acts of negligence when acting within the scope of their employment, and
agree to be liable for any damages resulting from said negligence only to
the extent permitted by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. Nothing herein
is intended to nor shall it be construed as a waiver of any immunity from or
limitation from liability that the CRA and the CITY are entitled to under the
doctrine of sovereign immunity (Section 768.28, Florida Statutes).
Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by the CRA or the CITY to
be sued by third parties in any manner arising out of this Agreement.
Section 8. Maintenance of Effort. The expenditures authorized by this
Agreement are solely and exclusively to increase community policing
activity and resources. The City agrees that no diminishment of existing
police efforts in the East Gateway will occur as a result of this agreement.
Section 9. Filing Effective Date. As required by Section
163.01(11), Florida Statutes, the Interlocal Agreement shall be filed with
the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pinellas County after execution by the
parties, and shall take effect upon the date of filing.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, or their law representatives, have
executed this agreement as the date first above written.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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George N. Cretekos, Chairperson
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George N. Cretekos
Mayor
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Assistant City Attorney
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City Manager
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City Clerk
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