INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TO GUIDE THE REVITALIZATION OF THE DOWNTOWN AREAINTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into this % day of
4,,J.1. `►�Se�✓ , 2018 by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency of
th 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 which 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 entrepreneurship and growing small businesses are
important activities which help meet certain Objectives established in the 2018
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan; 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
Interlocal Agreement between CRA/Library FY 18/19
WHEREAS, the Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel Report
issued September 2014 recommended that 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 2018/2019, 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, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
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. Maintain and enhance 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 knowledge by working together
and creates partnerships to effectively facilitate mutual growth and
support innovation and entrepreneurship.
Section 3. Responsibilities of the CRA
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Function: Provide TIF funding in the total amount not to exceed $97,260
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 adult and youth STEM activities within the
Studios at Main, a maker space area, and pre -venture, startup and small
business programs and services as described in Section 2. Intent,
paragraphs B and C, to be allocated in the following manner:
A. $61,710 to pay for a Library Program Specialist, Exhibit A attached
hereto and incorporated by reference, contains detailed
specifications.
B. $14,550 for the estimated cost for the contract year for staff support
and coverage of additional hours to make the library available to the
business community outside of normal operating hours.
C. $21,000 for the estimated cost for the contract year for education and
training programs, equipment 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. Maintenance and enhancement of two (2) maker studios 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. Continue developing 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: Amanda Thompson, Director
PO BOX 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 562-4058
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City of Clearwater
Attn: William B. Horne II, City Manager
PO BOX 4748
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. 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
By: ''c(,'?ofLCAC' Atios
George N. Cretekos, Chairperson
Approved as to form: Attest:
Pamela K. Akin
City Attorney
Countersigned:
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George N. Cretekos
Mayor
App oved as to form:
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Owen Kohler
Assistant City Attorney
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
William B. Horne II
City Manager
Attest:
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
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