WATER TAXI OPERATING AGREEMENT RENEWALWater Taxi Operating Aareemerit Renewal
THIS CONTRACT renewal enteredinto this. -'
day of -)707.4.1Lio LL4
2018, by and between the .CITY OF CLEARWATER, a Florida municipal.corpo.ration,
hereinafter referred. to as "City," P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, Florida 33758 and
Clearwater Ferry Services, Inc., 61.5 Pinellas Street, Clearwater, Florida, 33756, a
Florida corporation, hereinafter referred to as "the Corporation"
WHEREAS, the City desires to continue to support water taxi services
connecting various areas that are exclusively within Clearwater,. such as the City's
Downtown Harbor Marina, Clearwater Beach Marina, Island Estates and the Clearwater
Beach Recreation Center Loading Dock (the "Areas'`); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation wishes to expand service outside of 'the limits of the
City; and
WHERES, the City wishes to enhance the safety and security of the Downtown
Harbor Marina both during and after construction within Coachman Park.; and
WHEREAS, the City issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 35-16 seeking an.
experienced, appropriately equipped, staffed, licensed and insured water taxi service
provider; RFP No. 35-16 is incorporated by reference hereto;. and
WHEREAS,: this proposed water taxi service is in the best interest of Clearwater
as it will help alleviate traffic to and from the aforementioned Areas;
NOW THEREFORE,in consideration of the promises ;statedherein, the. City and.
the Corporation mutually agree as follows:
1. RECITALS - the recitalsabove are incorporated herein by
reference.
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2. PROVISION OF WATER TAXI SERVICE
The Corporation agrees to .provide scheduled Water Taxi services connecting the
Areas detailed in Exhibit A — Scope of Work, following the routes as detailed in Exhibit B
— following the Time and Route Schedule in Exhibit C — Charging the public no more for
this service .than is detailed in. Exhibit D. These Exhibits are attached and incorporated
into this renewal, and in the event of ambiguity between this Agreement and the
Exhibits, this Agreement shall prevail.
The Corporation utilizes three (3) vessels dedicated to providing Water. Taxi
Service:within the City of Clearwater. Those vessels are identified as Meddle's Crossing,.
Hailey's Crossing and Monica's Crossing. Monica's Crossing, hereinafter :referred to as
"Purchased Vessel" was purchased by the Corporation with the use of the City's subsidy
funds :under the original Water Taxi Agreement. The Corporation agrees that Purchased
Vessel shall remain in service exclusively within the City, and a failure to do so shall
constitute a default under this Agreement: Maddie's Crossing and Hailey's. Crossing fare
not restricted to. service exclusively within the City, however any connections outside of
the City shall havea direct connection back to oneof the. Areas contemplated within this
agreement and failure to do so shall constitute a default under this Agreement.
If the Corporation fails to provide Water Taxi .Service after commencement of this
Agreement, ceases to provide Water Taxi Service .after commencement of this.
Agreement, and/or fails to cure any defaults, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this.
Agreement; then the City may immediately terminate this. Agreement.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
This 2 -Year Renewal Term shall commence on December 1, 2018 and end
December 1, 2020. At the endthis first renewal the City and Corporation may initiate one
additional 2 -year :renewal, subject to a mutual agreement of terms. The City or the
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Corporation must give written notice of their intention to renew this :Agreement_ no later
than ninety (90) days prior to its expiration.
4. COMPENSATION
At theend of this 2 -Year Renewal Term, the. City, at its option and sole
discretion, may purchase the Purchased Vessel form. the Corporation for $10.00.
Alternatively; In the .event. the Corporation wishes to retain ownership of the Purchased
Vessel, the City, atits option and sole discretion, may agree to release the lien which
attaches to the Purchased Vessel in exchange far payment by the Corporation of the
depreciated value ofthe Purchased Vessel as calculated under the IRS Modified
Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) depreciated value for boats over a ten
(10) year period. The. City will notify the Corporation if it chooses to purchase the
Purchased Vessel no later than sixty (60) days before the end of the 2 -Year Renewal
Term.
5, NOTICES AND CHANGES OF ADDRESS
Any notice required or permitted to be given by the provisions of this Contract
shall be: conclusively deemed to have been received by a .party hereto on the date it is
hand delivered to such party at the address indicated below (or' et such other address as
such party shoji specify to the other party in writing), or if sent by registered or certified
mail (postage prepaid) on the fifth (5th) business day after the day on which such notice
is mailed and properly addressed.
Clearwater Ferry Services, Inc. City of Clearwater
Patricia Rodriguez Ed Chesney, P.E.
Name Name
President
Title
Marine and Aviation Director
Title
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615 Pinellas. St.
Unit 2. P.O. Box.4748
Clearwater, FL 33756 Clearwater, FL 33758
Address Address
(813) 857-3268
Telephone #
(727) 562-4959
Telephone #
Trisha@ClearwaterFerry.com ed.chesney@myclearwater.com
E -Mail E -Mail
With Copy to:
Brian J. Aungst, Jr., Esq:
625.Court Street, Suite 200
Clearwater, FL 33756
BJA@macfar.com
6, LICENSE TO USE CITY DOCKAGE AND UPLAND AREA
The City grants the Corporation a license to occupy and use the City's dockage
and adjacentupland area land reasonably related to the Corporation's provision of
Water Taxi Service, including all ingress, egress and approaches to and from such
dockage and upland area.. The dockage and upland areas are those associated with
illustrated in Exhibit A, Paragraph E. The. City reserves the right to temporarily relocate:
operations from the Downtown Harbor Marina landing to the Seminole Street Boat Ramp
while permitted construction associated with the City approved "Imagine Clearwater"
redevelopment plan is occurring. Following such construction, the Corporation will
resume useof the Downtown Harbor Marina landing under theterms of this agreement.
7. CORPORATION'S DUTIES RELATED TO CITY DOCKAGE AND UPLAND.
AREA
The Corporation shall control and assume responsibility for the use, operation
and .security of the Upland Area..during Water Taxi Operating Hours, such responsibility.
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includes. controlling accesslo the Upland Area.. and associated dockage, ticketing,. guest.
service fun.ctiont,: Security., cleaning and general operational organization. The
Corporation shall continually evaluate the condition and suitability of the city dockage
and uplandarea forwater. taxi-aCtivities. The Corporation shallproperly secure the city.
dockage and upland area at the conclusion of daily ferry service: The Corporation shall.
notify. the: City. of any potentiai. or actual hazardous conditions, The Corporation shall.
report..any damage. it causes to the Marine and Aviation Department and- be 'financially
responsible for any repairs necessary to correct' any damage caused by the Corporation.
8. THE CITY'S DUTIES RELATED TO CITY DOCKAGE AND UPLAND
AREA
At times other than Water Taxi .Operating Hours, the City Shell maintain the city
dockage and upland area in a ctean and orderly. condition. The City .shall be responsible
for all Maintenance- and repairs to thecity dockage and upland areas, but the
Corporation understands their financial obligations to reimburse the .City for damage
caused by the -Corporation.. The City is under' n.0 obligation to repair city dockage or the
.upland .areas in the event that the City Council, in its sole discretion, determines that. it is
ncjit in the City's best etonornicinterest to repair such impacted areas due to substantial
damage. The City will, however, take best. efforts to.. avoid or mitigate substantial
damage to. City dockageenci upland areas.
O. PROHIBITED USE.
The City dockageand associated upland area shall not be used by the
Corporation for any use other than the use necessary to proyide.Water Taxi services. No
occupation or alternative use Shall be available to the Corporationwhich,at the sole
discretion of the City, is deemed hazardous, inconsistent with this Agreement, or
increases thecit0 liability.
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10. PUBLIC RECORDS
W THE CORPORATION HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION
OF CHAPTER. 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE CORPORATIONS DUTY TO PROVIDE
PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT. CONTACT THE CUTODIAN OF
PUBLIC RECORDS AT 727-562-4092, Rosemarie.Call@rnyclearwater.com, 112 S.
Osceola Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
The. Corporation's agreement tocomply With public records law applies
specifically to:
a). Keep and maintain public records required by the. City of
Clearwater (hereinafter "public agency'°) to perform the service. .being provided by
the Corporation hereunder.
b) Upon request from the public. agency's-- .custodian of public
records; provide the public. agency with a copy of the requested records or allow
the records to be inspected or. copied within a. reasonable time at a cost that does
n.ot: exceed the cost provided for in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes; as may be
amended from time to time, oras otherwise provided by law.
c) Ensure that. the public records that are exempt.or confidential .and
exempt.from publicrecords disclosure requirements.are not disclosed except as
authorized by Iaw for the duration of the contract term and following completion
of the contract if the Corporation .does. not transfer the records to the public
agency.
d) Upon completion of the. contract, transfer, at no cost, to the public
agency all public records in possession of the Corporation or keep: and maintain
public records required by the public agency to perform the service. If the.
Corporation transfers all public records to the. public agency upon completion of
the contract, :the .Corporation .shall destroy any duplicate public records. that are
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exempt. or confidential and exempt from public:records disclosure'requirements.
.If the. Corporation keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the
contract; the: Corporation shall meet all. applicable requirements for retaining
public records. All records stored electronically must, be .provided to the public
agency, upon request from the public agencys custodian of public records, in a
format that lis compatible with the information technology systems of the public
agency.
•e) A :request to inspect or copy public records relating to a public
agency's contract for services must be made diirectly tolthe.pubiic agency. IIf the
.public agency does not possess the requested records, the public agency shall
irnmediateiy notify the Corporation of the request and the 'Corporation must
provide the records to the 'public agency ar allow the 'records to be inspected or
copied. Within .a reasonable time.
f) The: Corporation hereby acknowledges and agrees. that if the.
Corporation does not. comply with the public agency's request for records, the
public agency shall enforce. the contract provisions. in accordance with the
contract.
g). A Corporation who fails to provide the: public. records to.the public
agency within a reasonable: time may be subject to penalties under Section
11:9.:1 Q., . Florida Statutes:
h) if a civil action is filed against a Corporation t� compel production
of public records relating to a public: agencys contract for services, the court shall
assess and award against the. Corporation the reasonable .costs of enforcement,
including reasonable attorney fees,
1. The court determines .that the Corporation unlawfully'.refused to comply
with the public records request within a reasonable time: and
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2. At least 8 business days before filing the.. action, the plaintiff provided written
notice of the public records request, including a statement that the Corporation
hasnot complied with the request, to the public%agency and to the Corporation.
1) A notice complies with subparagraph (h)2 if it is sent to the public
agency's custodian of public records and to the Corporation at the Corporation's
address listed on its contract with the public agency or to .the Corporation's
registered agent Such notices must be sent by common carrier delivery service
or by registered, Global Express Guaranteed, or certified mail, with postage ..or
shipping paid by thesender and with evidence of delivery, which may be in an
electronic format.
j) A Corporation who complies with a public records request within 8
business days after the notice is sent is .not liable for the reasonable costs of
enforcement,
11. RIGHT TO AUDIT AND PROVISION OF MONTHLY OPERATIONS
REPORTS
The.. Corporation shall prepare, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
practice, accurate books of account, 'along with other records as required by law: All
records, including but not limited to tax returns, with respect to the: Corporation's
business conducted pursuant to the prior Agreement dated November 18, 2016, shall be
kept by the Corporation andshall beavailable to the City for examination or audit during
the term of this Agreement and fora period of five (5) years following the expiration or
earlier termination of this Agreement.
The Corporation shall also provide monthly operations reports, and such reports
shall include Water Taxi ridership nunibers,
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12. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
The Corporation agrees to comply with all terms, provisions, and
requirements contained in Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 35-16, Water
Taxi Services, including, but not limited to, S.25 --
indemnification/Liability, and the Corporation agrees to designate the City
as an additional insuredunder its own insurance:policy. RFP No. 35-16 is
incorporated into this Renewal by reference. To the .extent there is any
ambiguity between the terrns of this Renewal and the terms of the RFP,
the terms of this Renewal prevail.
13. VESSEL.. PURCHASED
The Corporation understands that during the term of this Agreement, it may
not utilize the Purchased Vessel as collateral on behalf of the Corporation,
14. TAXES, FEES, AND COSTS
The City shall not charge the Corporation fees for usage .of the. city dockage and
associated upland areas identified in Exhibit A, paragraph E. The Corporation will be
Solely responsible for payment .of its own income and sales taxes. The. Corporation's
Storage and fuel Costs remain the: Corporation's responsibility.
16. CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION OF CITY DOCKAGE AND UPLAND
AREAS
The Corporation shall not make or permit to be made any alterations, additions,
improvement or changes to the city dockage or associated upland area nor permit the
painting or :placing of any signage, placards �r other related advertising media without
obtaining prior written consent of the City, which shall be at the City's sole discretion.
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16. ASSIGNMENT
The Corporation shall not have the right to: 'assign,transfer, convey, sublet or
otherwise dispose of its license to utilize city dockage and :associated upland areas or its
rights or obligations under this Agreement.
17. DEFAULTIAND TERMINATION
a. Subject to the Corporation's right to notice and an opportunity to
cure, as specified herein, the. Corporation shall be deemed in
default of its obligations under this Agreement upon the
occurrence of. any of the following: The Corporation's failure to
perform any covenant, promise, or obligationcontained: in this
Agreement or comply with. the terms and conditions of this
Agreement;
b. The .appointment sof a receiver or trustee for all or substantially all
the Corporation's assets;
c. The: Corporation's voluntary• petition for relief under any
bankruptcy or insolvency law,_ or the fling of an involuntary
bankruptcy petition which is notdismissed within sixty (60) days;
d. The sale of the Corporation's interest. under this Agreement by
execution or other legal process;
e. The seizure, sequestration, or impounding by virtue of or under
authority of any legal proceeding of all or substantially all of the
personal property or fixtures of the Corporation used in or incident
to its • operations in providing the Water Taxi Service.
f. The Corporation making an assignment of its assets for the
benefit of creditors;
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g. Any sale, transfer, assignment; subleasing, concession, license,
or otherdisposition of this Agreement that is not authorized by this
agreement;
h. The Corporation doing or permitting anything that. creates a lien
upon .the City's dockage or associated upland areas or any
Vessels Purchased; or
Utilizing Purchased Vessel to provide Water Taxi. Servicein a
manner not contemplatedin this Agreement or. related Exhibits.
The Citymay immediately terminate this Agreement• if a default pursuant to this
Agreement is not cured within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice from the City. In the
event of early termination of this Agreementdue to. the Corporation's default.
18: DAMAGE TO CITY DOCKAGE, ASSOCIATED UPLAND AREAS,AND
VESSELS
If any portions. of the city dockage or associated upland areas are substantially
damaged by fire, hurricane or othercasualty, the City or the Corporation may elect to
repair or replace the affected facilities within thirty (30) days of the casualty or
occurrence. In the event the affected facilities are not repaired or replaced within thirty
(30) days of the casualty or occurrenceor if neither the City or the Corporation elects to
repair or replace the affected facilities, either party may immediately terminate this
Agreement. In the event of termination pursuant to thissection, the City still retains the
sole right to purchase Purchased Vessel from the. Corporation at a cost of $10.00. If the
City elects to purchase the Purchased Vessel pursuant to this Section, value will be
determined following the IRS Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)
depreciated value for boats over a ten (10) year period at the time of the termination of
this Agreement.
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If any portion of the Purchased Vessel is substantially damaged by fire,
hurricane, or other casualty or occurrence, the Corporation may elect to repair or replace
the affected Purchased. Vessel within thirty (30) days of thecasualty or occurrence that
caused the vessel damage. In the event that. the Corporation fails to repair or replace
within thirty (30) days of the vessel damage or the Corporation elects not lb repair or
replace the affected vessel, then the City may immediately terminate this Agreement. In
the event of termination due to substantial damage: to Purchased Vessel; the
Corporation shall refund the City following the IRS Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery
System. (MACRS) depreciated .value for boats to determine thedepreciated value of the
vessel that was not repaired or replaced.
Nothing contained herein shall limit the City's rights and remedies against the
Corporation for any. such damage caused by the Corporation, itsemployees, agents: or.
contractors.
10. RELATIONSHIP .OF PARTIES.
The relationship between the. Parties is that of licensor and licensee. In
conducting the Water Taxi Service hereunder, the Corporation shall act_ 'as an
independent contractor and not an agent of the City. The selection, retention,
assignment and direction of the Corporation's employees shall be they soleresponsibility
of the Corporation, and the City shall not attempt to exercise any control over the daily
performance of the duties of the Corporation's employees.
20. NO EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to grant or authorize the
granting of exclusive right other than right of use of the city dockage and related .upland:
properties pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
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21. NO LIENS
The Corporation shall not cause any liens to be. filed against the Purchased
Vessel, the city dockage, or the associated upland properties by .any reason of work,
labor, services, or materials performed at or furnished' to the Corporation related to this
Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as consent on the
part of the City to subject the Purchased Vessel, the. city dockage, or associated upland.
properties to any lien or liability under. the lien Jaws of the State of Florida.
22. CONFORMANCE WITH LAWS
The Corporation agrees to comply with ail applicable federal, state and local laws
during the life of this Contract.
23. ATTORNEY FEES
In the event that either party seeks to enforce this Agreement via legal action,
then the parties agree that each party shall bear its own attorney fees and costs,
24. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
Thelaws of the State of Florida. shall. govern this Contract, and any action brought by
either party shall lie in Pinellas. County, Florida.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,. the parties hereto. have executed this Contract as of
the date set.forth..above,
Countersigned:
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George N. Cretekos
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Cle 44%/t/Plzr
Michael Fuino
Assistant City Attorney
Attest:
Print.Name: < R.,,t..�
By:
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
William B. Horne it
City Manager
Attest:
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Rosemarie. Call
City Clerk
(Clearwater Ferry Services, Inc.)
By: Pthib /'416
Print Name: ?Cali c..�x-�ol.ivcz¢�
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Exhibit A — Scope of Work
SCOPE OF PROJECT
The Water Taxi operator .to. provide scheduled water taxi services connecting the. City's
Downtown Harbor Marina; Island Estate ti Clearwater Beach Marina, and the Clearwater
Beach Recreation Center Loading Dock under the terms and conditions set forth in Request
for Proposal (RFP) No.3.5-16, Water Taxi Services
1.. SCOPE OF WORK
The Water Taxi operator shall provide and maintain sufficient passenger vessels to provide year-
round: minimum standards of service as defined herein and in RFP#35-16. Operator provided
water taxi vessels shall be suitable for safely docking, loading, Unloading :and securely
transporting passengers between watertaxi landing locations. Operators are required to perform
their duties exercising accepted standards of good seamanship and adhere to the Navigational
Rules of the Road during vessel transit, including Mooring and departure. Operators should take
into account environmental conditions such as tide and currents; and circumstantial conditions
caused by interactions with other vessels such as vessel wakes. Operators are to follow all
proper marine 'safety and right of way standards in any and all underway situations such as
passing other vessels, being overtaken by other vessels, or any situations that may arise.
This is a partnered relationship with the City of Clearwater for public transportation to best
provide a water borne alternative that is safe, 'efficient, clean, affordable, and ADA accessible
vessels for Clearwater tourists, employees, and residents. Competitive pricing, enhanced rider
experience as well as maintaining a consistent schedule is expected.
A. Operational Goals
>• To operate a daily water taxi service between the Harbor Marina, Beach Marina, and
Clearwater Beach Recreation Center, using the existing water taxi landing docks at
city locations.
> Establish and maintain a positive relationship with the City and businesses along the
waterfront to provide a safe transportation alternative to and from Clearwater Beach.
> Provide safe, high quality ADA accessible transportation and a pleasant ridership
experience for patrons.
> Work with the City of Clearwater to maximize marketing tools available including, but
not limited to, signage, social and print media to maximize ridership and engage public
interest.
> To meaningfully involve all segments of the community in the employment and
business opportunities that arise as a direct or indirect result of the taxi service
operation..
> To contribute to easing the parking and traffic congestion on Clearwater Beach, as
Well as enhance the experience of the patrons:be they tourists, employees or residents
and add to the quality of vacationing, visiting, working or residing on Clearwater Beach
> Over time, expand services from the initial core route as demand increases, additional
stops could be both scheduled and "on demand." Such services may be added when
.and where determined feasible. Where properties are private, the Water Taxi operator
is encouraged to work with the private properly owner to establish water taxi landings
for the benefit of both parties that are fully ADA accessible, safe and with proper
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illumination for the timeof day.
y The Operator is encouraged to provide additional vessels that are properly equipped
and certified to USCG •standards, whether contracted, rented or .owned, to reasonably
accommodate peak operations that occur seasonally as well as end -of -event
departing crowds to prevent long delays in service, long lines and a: degraded
customer experience.
B. ScopeSpecifications
> All vessels must be USCG inspected passenger vessels for hire with current USCG
certification.
y All vessels used must be ADA accessible..
All Captains operating a water taxi must have an appropriate current USCG Master's
License; Captains. and Crews are not to exceed the maximum work hours as
required in USCG regulations..
r All vessels must maintain and monitor a Marine VHF radio during operation.
> Base hours of service operations will be (unless weather conditions prevent the safe
operation an the waters):
o In Season between March 1st and Labor Day: Monday —. Sunday: 8:00 AM —
11:59 PM
o Out of Season between the Tuesday after Labor Day and February 28th: Monday
- Sunday 8:00AM -- 8:00 PM
These hours may be adjusted for construction workerand service employee
contracted operations as well as seasonal dernand,.special events and weather
related conditions.
y All deviations from the scheduled operations are to be coordinated with the City
Harbormaster's office, in writing.
r While: additional service hours and pick up or drop off locations for special events
are encouraged to meet or build demand, enhanced operations to the core
scheduled routeand times 'must not degrade the core scheduled .service.
All vessels must provide coverage from moderate rain showers and provide sun
shade when needed.
All vesselsused toprovide water taxi services shall be of size and displacement that
can operate without causing damage to city docks.
Contractor will be responsible for all damage caused to city docks..
> The contractor shall promptly report to the city any accident or incident occurring
during water taxi service hours which results in personal injury, property damage or
violation of City, County, State or Federal (including USCG) ordinances, regulations
or taws. and shall cooperate with the City in investigating such accidents or incidents.
`r Logistics for operation during special events must becoordinated with and approved
by the City Harbormaster,
C. Financial Responsibility
p The operator upon requestmust provide the City of Clearwater withcomplete and
accurate records including annual audited financial statements prepared according to
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of all businesstransactions associated with
the water taxi service conducted pursuant to the prior Agreement dated November 18,
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2016. The. Operator will be responsiblefor maximizing financial performance and
utilization of the facilities through .diligent promotion both independently and in
cooperation with the City of Clearwaterand astutemanagement of resources such .as
fuel, staffing, promotions:and advertising.
D. Employees
r At no time shali..a vessel .be operated without properly trained, licensed, 'and .certified
vessel captains.and trained crew. as required by USCG regulations.
Y All employee licenses,. Seamanship papersand other USCG required. documents and
training certificates shall be: on file with the Harbormaster's .Office at. the onset of the
contract and prior to any changes to staffing of any vessels used in the performance
.of this contract:
E. City's Responsibilities
The City of Clearwater will maintain existing water taxi landings on municipally owned
property. Additional water taxi landings may be added by mutual agreement in other
waterway locations to expand the service opportunities where practical: The city
reserves the right to work with the selected operatorr as well as :other operators to
provide increased service and passenger capacityas deemed necessary.
Initial landings:
• The existing Downtown Harbor Marina landing on the North Basin
floating G dock. A temporary relocation to the Seminole Street Boat.
Ramp is envisioned during the 'Imagine Clearwater redevelopment
project.
• The. existing ° Clearwater Beach Marina landings consisting of one
floating dock at the east end of the Marina and occupying slips 149
and 150.
• The existing floating dock located at the Bay Esplanade launch ramp
adjacent to the Breach Recreation Center.
• The existing floating public docks located behind Island Way Grill on
Island Estates.
Y The City will provide directionalsignage and wayfinding signs where appropriate to
improve visibility of downtown and beach landings and guide ridersto the water taxi
landings and nearby parking.
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F. Corporation's Responsibilities
.Provide adequate and regular maintenance for all vessels. and equipment providing
water taxi services, to' meet the scheduled service demands, and adhere .to proper
vessel maintenance IAW manufacturer's commercial use standards. for inspections.
and..engine fluid and filter changes. With respect to th.e Purchased vessel Monica's
Crossing; an inspection. by Marine & Aviation staff will be performed prior to the Start
.of this renewal term. Any and all service related. documentation will be made
available at the. time of this renewal inspection and any other time during the renewal
_term. If the City determines that Monica's Crossing is not being maintained pursuant
to•the requirements of -this Agreement, the City shall provide the Corporation written
. notice.of the specific maintenance..deficiencies and the Corporation shall have 30
.days to repair the vessel to comply with the 'maintenance requirements. Failure to
properly Maintain the Purchased. Vessel shall constitute a default under the renewal
term.
In addition tothe fiscal, ridership and revenue reports required above, provide
sufficient vessels in number and size along with qualified staff for each vessel to
meet all USCG standards for safe operation and provide documentation of
performance of scheduled maintenance by appropriately trained personnel IAW
manufacturers. specifications. and USCG rules and regulations.
2. INITIAL TERM & FIRST RENEWAL PERIOD
December 1, 2016 through December 1, 2018 &December 1, 2018 through December 1,, 2020.
3. EXTENSION
The City and the. Corporation. may mutually agree to extend the term of this. contract. The City
or Corporation shall give written notice of their intention to extend this contract no later than.
ninety (90) days prior to. the'expiration _date of the contract.
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Exhibit B — Routes
Contractor Map & Route Pian
Clearwater Ferry will operate from the Clearwater Downtown Marina, Clearwater Beach Marina, North
Beach and Island Estates. Clearwater Ferry would also like to add a stop at the Papaya Street dock at a
later time with the assistance of the City of Clearwater. The routes servicing these areas are the Purple
Line and Red Line.
Purple Line: Normal ferry services between all stops.
Red Line: High Volume ferry to be operated as determined by Clearwater Ferry between the Clearwater
Downtown Marina and Clearwater Beach Marina.
Purple Line
Red Line
Exhibit C -- Time and Route Schedule
Clearwater Ferry will operate between 8:00 a,rn. and 11:59 p.m. and its operating schedule
between these times: will be determined by Clearwater Ferry. At times Clearwater Ferry may
request. permission to operate past 11:59 p.m. (i.e. New Years Eve) but would only do so. with
approval of the City Marina. Clearwater Ferry will offer expanded service to handle high
volume days as determined by Clearwater Ferry. Clearwater Ferry may have non -service days
to perform maintenance, training or other business related duties.
Exhibit D Schedule of Fees
One Way Passes
Monthly Passes
Annual Passes
Adults: $4.00
Adults: $45.00
Adults: $400.00
Seniors (55+): $3.00
Senior (55+): $35.00.
Seniors (55+): $350,00
Children. (4-12).: $2.00
Children (4-12): $25.00
Children (4-12): $250.00
3. and under: Free
•3 and under: Free
3 and under: Free
Beach Employees: $3,00
Beach Employees: $35.00
Beach Employees: $'350.00