CONTRACT TO PROVIDE LITTER PREVENTION AND ABATEMENT (2)CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT, entered into this 18th day of November 2025, by
and between the CITY OF CLEARWATER ("City"), a Florida municipal corporation,
P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, Florida 33758 and KEEP PINELLAS BEAUTIFUL,
("Corporation"), a Florida not-for-profit corporation, 5090 66th Street North, St.
Petersburg, Florida 33709, and collectively as "Parties".
WHEREAS, the Corporation is the local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, a
not- for-profit corporation that is the largest community improvement
organization in the United States, and operates the Keep America Beautiful
national network of affiliates;
WHEREAS, the Corporation is a 501(c)(3) corporation registered to do
business in Florida whose daily operations are managed by an executive director
who reports to a volunteer board composed of local business and civic leaders;
WHEREAS, the Corporation is heavily involved in cleanup and
beautification activities in the City.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein
and other good and valuable consideration, the Parties agree that the above terms,
recitals, and representations are true and accurate and are incorporated herein by
reference, and the Parties further agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF PROJECT.
The Corporation agrees to provide litter prevention and abatement, adopt a
community program, education, and beautification programs, and as more fully
described in attached Exhibit A.
2. TIME OF PERFORMANCE.
The Contract Term shall commence on January 1, 2026, and end December 31,
2026. This Contract shall supersede all prior contracts.
3. COMPENSATION.
The City agrees to pay the Corporation a sum not to exceed $25,000.00 as more
fully described in attached Exhibit A. Payment will be made within 30 days of
receipt of approved invoice.
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4. 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 at such other
address as such party shall 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.
KEEP PINELLAS BEAUTIFUL
Patricia A. DePiasco
Executive Director
5090 66th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33709
727.533.0402
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
Art Kader
Parks and Recreation Director
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758
727.562.4824
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5. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage, including but not limited to, premises
operations, products/completed operations, products liability, contractual liability,
advertising injury, personal injury, death, and property damage in the minimum amount of
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 general aggregate. Commercial
Automobile liability Insurance coverage for any owned, non -owned, hired or borrowed
automobile is required in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit.
Unless waived by the State of Florida and proof of waiver is provided to the City, statutory
Workers Compensation Insurance coverage in accordance with the laws of the State of
Florida, and Employers Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $500,000.00 each
employee each accident, $500,000.00 each employee by disease, and $500,000.00
disease policy limit. Prior to the execution of this Agreement, and then annually upon the
anniversary date(s) of the insurance policy's renewal date(s) for as long as this
Agreement remains in effect, the Corporation will furnish the City with a Certificate of
Insurance(s), appropriate ACORD certificate, SIGNED by the Issuer, and with applicable
endorsements evidencing all of the coverages set forth herein and naming the City as an
"Additional Insured" on the Commercial General liability Insurance and Auto Liability
policies. Upon request, the Corporation will provide the City with certified copies of all
applicable policies. The Corporation shall provide thirty (30) days written notice of any
cancellation, non -renewal, termination, material change or reduction in coverage. The
Corporation's insurance as outlined herein shall be primary and non-contributory coverage
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for Corporation's negligence. The stipulated limits of coverage above shall not be
construed as a limitation of any potential liability to the City, and City's failure to request
evidence of this insurance shall not be construed as a waiver of the Corporation's
obligation to provide the insurance coverage specified.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
Subject to Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, the Corporation shall act as an independent
contractor and agrees to assume all risks of providing the program activities and services
herein agreed and all liability therefore, and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
the City, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims of loss,
liability and damages of whatever nature, to persons and property, including, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, death of any person and loss of the use of any
property, except claims arising from the negligence of the City or the City's agents or
employees. This includes, but is not limited to, matters arising out of or claimed to have
been caused by or in any manner related to the Corporation's activities or those of any
approved or unapproved invitee, contractor, subcontractor, or other person approved,
authorized, or permitted by the City whether or not based on negligence. Nothing herein
shall be construed as consent by the City to be sued by third parties, or as a waiver or
modification of the provisions or limits of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or the Doctrine
of Sovereign Immunity.
7. INTERESTS OF PARTIES.
The Corporation covenants that its officers, employees, and shareholders have no interest
and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or
degree with the performance and/or provision of services required under the terms and
conditions of this Contract.
8. CONFORMANCE WITH LAWS.
The Corporation agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws during
the life of this Contract. The Corporation shall be responsible for obtaining and
maintaining any licenses, permits, documents, or other permissions necessary for its
operation.
9. GOVERNING ,LAW AND VENUE.
The laws of the State of Florida shall govern this Contract, and any action brought by
either party shall lie in Pinellas County, Florida.
10. DEFAULT
Failure or refusal by the Corporation or its members to perform or do any act herein
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required shall constitute default. In the event of a default, in addition to any other remedy
available to the City, the City, upon thirty (30) days written notice, may terminate this
Contract. Such termination does not waive any other legal remedies available to the City,
including the repayment of all monies paid by the City to the Corporation during the term
of this Contract
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Contract to be signed in its
corporate/legal name by its authorized representatives or persons authorized to execute
this Contract on the date and year first above written.
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Exhibit A
KPB FY 2026 Program Proposal for the City of Clearwater
Request for Services: $25,000 per year
1. Litter prevention and abatement:
Goal: To provide litter prevention and abatement initiatives through public land
(beach/park/community) clean-up events in an effort to reduce litter throughout the City
of Clearwater.
KPB County Standard: Two major cleanup events per year
• Great American Cleanup (Spring - March) - 2 site minimum
• International Coastal cleanup (Fall - October) - 2 site minimum
Contract Deliverables: (minimum 30 cleanup events)
• In addition to the county standards listed above, KPB will provide minimum of 30
event cleanups in coordination with City of Clearwater per year.
KPB will provide monthly program data (i.e. volunteers engaged, volunteer hours
logged, education topics presented, lbs. of litter abated, etc.) associated with all litter
abatement initiatives within the City of Clearwater.
City of Clearwater support:
The City of Clearwater will assist with trash disposal through preapproved project
coordination.
KPB will provide monthly data (i.e. volunteers engaged, volunteer hours logged, lbs. of
litter abated, miles cleaned, etc.) representing litter abatement efforts within the City of
Clearwater.
2. Education:
Goal: To encourage environmental stewardship throughout the City of Clearwater
through educational presentations and outreach initiatives.
KPB County Standard:
KPB will provide litter prevention and waste reduction education presentations to the
community members, youth, and businesses/civic organizations throughout the City of
Clearwater.
Contract deliverables: (minimum 2 presentations)
• KPB will promote ocean -friendly practices and recycling education at city -
events.
• KPB will provide educational presentations at Clearwater schools.
KPB will provide monthly data (i.e. number of presentations, volunteers educated,
education topics presented, etc.) representing education efforts within the City of
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Clearwater.
3. Outreach Events:
Contract deliverables: (minimum 2 presentations)
• KPB will participate in 2 outreach events within the City of Clearwater
KPB will provide monthly data (i.e., event, number of attendees, volunteers)
representing outreach event efforts.
4. Beautification Programs:
Goal: To provide beautification initiatives to enhance the natural beauty and health of
habitat throughout the City of Clearwater.
Contract deliverables: (minimum 2 beautification events)
• With the support of the City of Clearwater to provide design guidance/assistance
as needed to ensure that expectations are met. KPB will lead beautification
projects including native garden plantings, invasive removals, habitat restoration
effort, and other similar activities.
KPB will provide monthly program data (i.e. volunteers engaged, volunteer hours
logged, education associated with all beautification initiatives within the City of
Clearwater.
5. Litter Hotline:
KPB will provide the Litter Hotline illegal dumping service for the City of Clearwater.
KPB will provide flyers to the city to assist with marketing the program throughout the
City of Clearwater.
KPB, prior to commencing any activities or programs in City of Clearwater parks, public
spaces and recreational facilities shall receive permission and work in
coordination/conjunction with a designated representative from the City of Clearwater
Parks & Recreation Department.
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2025-2026
Keep Pinellas
Beautiful
2026 KPB Deliverables
City of Clearwater
Deliverables
Deliverable
Category
Required (minimum)
Data
Total
Units
Community
Cleanups
Community
Improvement/cleanups
6 community cleanups
Month Cleanups at 2 sites
(Clearwater Beach and
City alternating sites,
totaling 24 cleanups
# volunteers,
volunteer hours,
weight litter abated,
30
Educational
Presentations
Environmental
Education, litter
prevention, waste
reduction,
conservation,
beautification
Minimum of 2 presentation
Educational topic,
Adult/Youth,
# of presentations #
volunteers,
volunteer hours
2
Outreach events
Environmental
Education, litter
prevention, waste
reduction,
conservation,
beautification
Minimum of 2 per year
Promote ocean
friendly
practices for
students, teachers
and the general
public
2
Beautification
Beautification
initiatives:
invasive plant
removals, tree
and garden plantings
Minimum of 2 projects per
year
# volunteers,
volunteer hours,
weight invasive
plants removed,
identify the # and
type of plants
installed,
educational topic.
2
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