Agenda 09/13/2016 R Item #16F15 16.F.15
09/13/2016
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Agreement between the Southwest
Florida Economic Development Alliance, Inc. and Collier County in continued support of the
established public-private partnership designed to advance the County's economic development
efforts.
OBJECTIVE: That the Board of County Commissioners (Board) consider and approve the Fiscal
Year 2017 Agreement between Collier County and the Southwest Florida Economic Development
Alliance,Inc. ("Alliance").
CONSIDERATIONS: On January 27,2015,the Board of County Commissioners approved Agenda
Item 16.F.5, an agreement between the County and the Alliance that served to formalize our
County's regional economic development approach, as articulated in the Board's approved Office of
Business &Economic Development Business Plan. The specific initiatives and action plans outlined
in the Agreement's Scope of Services and Roles and Responsibilities continues our relationship with
the Alliance and provides specific deliverables and responsibilities to further regional economic
development in Southwest Florida through coordination of marketing and international business
development activities. Just as the current year's agreement does, this Agreement provides for
reimbursement to the Alliance for up to $100,000 in salaries and employee benefits (relocation
expenses, health insurance and bonuses) and costs for Alliance personnel that were incurred in FY
2017.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of the Agreement will not exceed $100,000 in FY 2017. Subject
to final budget approval, funding is included in the FY 2017 Business and Economic Development
budget within General Fund(001).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This request is consistent with Objective 3 of the
Economic Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan, which states: "Collier County
will support programs that are designed to promote and encourage the recruitment of new industry, as
well as the expansion and retention of existing industries in order to diversify the County's economic
base."
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority
vote for Board approval. -JAB
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Agreement between the
Southwest Florida Economic Development Alliance,Inc. and Collier County.
Prepared by: Jace Kentner,Interim Director,Office of Business &Economic Development.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 2017 Alliance SWFLEDA Collier Agreement Signed by Eric Berglund (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.15
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Agreement between
the Southwest Florida Economic Development Alliance, Inc. and Collier County in continued support of
the established public-private partnership designed to advance the County's economic development
efforts.
Meeting Date: 09/13/2016
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant—Business and Economic Development
Name: Jennifer Leslie
09/06/2016 4:30 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Economic Research Analyst—Business and Economic Development
Name: Jace Kentner
09/06/2016 4:30 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Business and Economic Development Jace Kentner Level 1 Add Division Reviewer Completed 09/06/2016 4:31 PM
County Attorneys Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 09/07/2016 1:49 PM
County Attorneys Office Jeffrey A.Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorneys Office Review Completed 09/07/2016 2:20 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 09/07/2016 3:23 PM
Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Level 3 OMB 1st Reviewer 1-4 Completed 09/07/2016 3:47 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E.Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/07/2016 3:58 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/13/2016 9:00 AM
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE, INC.
This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 13day of September, 2016, by and between a)
Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (the 'COUNTY") and Southwest Florida
Economic Development Alliance, Inc. ("ALLIANCE"), a Florida not-for-profit corporation. ra
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WIIEREAS, the COUNTY has determined that strategic marketing and business outreach
activities provided through the ALLIANCE will help promote a more diverse and prosperous
re gional economy and such activities are in the public interest and serve a lawful and beneficial
purpose for the COUNTY and the Southwest Florida Region: *al
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WhIEREAS, the COUNTY has determined that it is in the best interests of Collier County to
support regional economic development efforts and that support further the goals and objectives identified (1)
in the County's Business and Economic Development Business Plan;
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WHEREAS, the ALLIANCE is a business and economic development organization with a mission to ty)
enhance the Southwest Florida Region's economic well-being and to create a vision to maintain and
strengthen the economy of the Southwest Florida Region;
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WHEREAS, the ALLIANCE desires to be collaborate with the COUNTY in the achievement of the a
economic development goals and objectives of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (the r_n
"BCC"); and a)
WHEREAS, the ALLIANCE, in concert with the BCC, has determined that the strategies to achieve such tit
objectives include those below: >,
• Marketing Collier County in conjunction with the Southwest, Florida Region to recruit employment
opportunities for residents; •
• Strengthening and maintaining a communications network that promotes the image and assets of
Collier County in conjunction with the Southwest Florida Rct.tion;
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V.TIEREAS, the COUNTY desires to have the ALLIANCE continue to provide private sector
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leadership to achieve the strategies set forth above and the ALLIANCE is willing to undertake such functions
under the terms of this Agreement for the County's Fiscal Year beginning October 1,2016; a)
WHEREAS, the COUNTY enjoys broad Home Rule Powers, which include the authority to enter
into agreements to enhance economic development within Collier County; and
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WHEREAS, Section 125.045, Florida Statutes(County economic development powers)provides, in
part, as follows:
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"(1) The Legislature finds and declares that this state faces increasing competition from
other states and other countries for the location and retention of private enterprises within
its borders. Furthermore, the Legislature finds that there is a need to enhance and expand
economic activity in the counties of this state by attracting and retaining manufacturing
development, business business enterprise management, and other activities conducive to economic C,
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promotion, in order to provide a stronger, more balanced, and stable economy in the state;
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lo enhance and proser\e purchasing power and employment opportunities Mt Inc residents
of this state: and to improvc the welfare and competitive position cif the state. The 'CI
1,Cli:datur;.- declares that it is necessary and in the nunlic interest to facilitate the gro\\Ili and
creation of nusiness enterprises in the counties ot the state
C) The Ltoverninif hods il a count,, may cApend public kinds h anract and retain cr)
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business enterprises, and the use of public funds toward the achievement o'.'iLiCh economic
development goals constitutes a public purpose, 1 he provisions of this chapter whiCh 'Confer
powers and duties on Inc governing bodi.. ol a counts, including ans powers not speeifical Is
prohibited r's lass ssnieh can he exercised is we governing bnoidor a counts., must be u_
rherais construed in order to etiecitivelv earry out the purposes of this section
or tile purposes or this section. it constitutes a puliiic purpose ii expend public lunds
tor economic development actis ities, including, but not limited to, developing or impro\ing
toCal Infrastructure- issuine bonds to finance or refinance the cost o capital projects tilr
industrial or manwacturing plants. leasing or eons eying real proper-1s., and making erants ti2
pri\atc enterpriseJ rot rite expansior nusincsses ii the cornmunirs r tilt:
attraction of nets businesses to the communrii,,-
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)1k, i LREH„)RL. consideratam ,J1 the mutual 'covenants, t.iiromises and representations contained
herein, and other good and \tnuable consideration. the COCNFY and Inc ALLIANCE agree as follows,
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The ALLIANCE: siva'o promote economic dot:torment for the COL:N IYhs pro\idinL: the ser\ices a
and activities described in Exhibit "A'. Scope of ScRiees. attached herein ano fi reference made a pan
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hereof The mart's in Exhibit -A- guides COLNTY stall's audio pa)mem to measurable
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The matrix in Exhibit "G" which is incorporated herein by this reference defines the broader
MUNI 1' economic des eloprnent relationship with the ALLIANCE. which \\ill he res tess ed and
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P}:,RIOD OF AGRE:1.1XibNI
"Ihis Agreement shall IN: etleen e upon execution by both ;:sartit., and shall cover seri\ices pros ided
from OctobQr 1, 201(1, 1 Iit „,, o 0 Septeiniser Ttij, 2017. =less otherwist-.• terminated in aceordam.:e
Agreement Or extended Os mutual written Agreement at parties.
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For perfOrmance under this Agreement, the ALLIANCE will receive tunas, !Join the Col!tv, F
in an amount nor to exceed(,)ne }kindred Thousand Dollars ($100.000.0fTi, It is intended that the scr\ices
pertOrmed 1,) ALLIANCE shall be on a Cost reimbursement methodologi, for actual eligible expenditures. a)
Actual expenditures eligible as a basis lOr reimbursement can and shall include salaries and employee
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benefits (relocation expenses. health insurance, and bonuses) and costs for \i.LI personnel
pet kr servjces described in Exhibit -Ell Al.I IANCE shall be entitled to compensation upon }ICC
apprOval al the A:jet:merit, ,Ilistrii)uted no more frequently than on a quarterk basis for reimbursement of
eligible expenses appros.ed as the County and Clerk al Court. csi
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All invoices shah he submitted in aZLorciance with COINTY pros.Tdt.ires and in a form acceptable
to the COCNTY and the ALLIANCE' as generally outlined in Exhibit 'Tr - Method id Payment and
Budget Detail tor Services and Exhibit "C" - Program Performance Report, attached hereto and by
reference made a pan hereof
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Eligible operating expell,';eS incurred to provide services consistent with the scope of services
tiescriixsd in Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "H", In no event will COUNTY funds be expended for the 7:(
ALEIANCEss purchase of tOod, beverages or entertainment costs or in support of electioneering_ u_
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PAYMLN'l AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
I or IL performance under trik Agreement, Countsourits hall reimburse to the ALIJA:NCI. actual _c2
elrihl expend.tuies„Alf pa mem requests i' the ALLIANCE to the COlfNI V shah he submitted is Oh
completed Program Per-flint-anee Report. Exhibit "C.- and Exhibit -D.- Payment Record Chart, in a horn:
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acceptable to Inc (ol!N FY and the ALLIANCI, as generally outlined and set Colt) in l,"Altibit 'A
attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, Payments to the ALLIANCE vvilf he made within
hotly-five ot requests, in compliance viith the Local Government Prompt Paymen: Act, in or)
accordance vvnh the procedures specified in F.\hibil "B.- Method of Payment and Budget Detail ior cre
Services, If the COCNI'A' determines, through its inspection or rev ie'v that the ALLIANCE has nor
performed or is performing less than the total agreed upon services, then the COUNTY shall notify rile
ALLIANCE. cn vvriting, specify Me those services that it alleges have not been performed or fully perf;.,,rmed,
and the ALLIANCE. shall have thirty (30) davs from receipt thereof to submit a then-current Program
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Performance Report, 1s hich shall address such allegations in detail amfor shall nicer with the appropriate
representatives of the CAM \TY to discuss resolution thereof and cure or remedy any services no: lolly
pertormed. Upon failure thereof. the COUNTY shall he entitled to reduce payment °them ise due for such
sera ices not fully performed on a pro-rata basis. Performance will he measured by the defined Szope of -a
Services set 0 in Exhibit -A- or a percentage 01 defined service goals completed and by such other
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standards as the parties may agree upon in writing. The ALLIANCE shall submit its first payment request
and Program Performance Report tOr the period October I, 2016. through December 31. 2016. ott or before
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Jai-wary 31, 2017, 'I he ALL IANCI: snail suMun its second payment request and Program. Perf'orrnmee
Report for the period of January 1, 2017, through March 31. 2017. on or before April 174 2017, i he
ALLIANCE, shall suhnht its third paymeru rechic,1 for the period (,f April I 2017. throui.zh June 30, 2017,
on or before July 11, 20f7. The ALLIANCE shall submit its final parnent request, Pr:-,4rarn l'erft‘rmarice
Report and a year-end analysis and any other required reports on or before October 111, 2017, Ir' the
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ALLIANC E- fails to cvmiply \vim the requitentents or this Article. the COLNTY 17.1ay 7Cr1.1`-': to 110%0r 0: he
held liable for payment o1 any late roc:plc:As) for pay merit,
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MAINTENANCT OF RECORDS
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'Hie ALLIANCE shall maintain such financial records and accounts, including invoices, purc)ase
orders and backup 111.11Crlak or dOCUrnentr:. as are deemed necessary to assure a ()rope! :ICCOLIFV,U1U fir oh
CO! NTY funds for which the COUNTY is oblipted to reimburse the ALLIANCE under the terms of this
Agreement, The aforeszti;:i records and accounts shall be made :•.tviilahle Cur inspcon ,-,urpose at
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may deem necessary to verify reimbursements and any other financial records or matters covered by this
Agreement. The ALLIANCE shall alsc:
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i Keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the seri ice.
2. 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 c.)
cost that does not exceed the cost provided in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law. ra
3. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure 7e-C
requirements arc not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and
following completion of the contract if the contractor does not transfer the records to the public agency,
4. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public records in to
possession of the contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform
the service. If the contractor transfers ail public records to the public agency upon completion of the
contract, the contractor shall destroy. any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and
exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the contractor keeps and maintains public records
upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public
records. AU records stored electronically must be provided to the public agency, upon request from the
public agency's custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information technoloR a)
systems of the public agency.
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IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING
TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS AT:
Communication and Customer Relations Division
3299 Tamiami Trail East,Suite 102
Naples,FL 341 12-5746 7.3
Telephone:(239) 252-8383
ARTICLE VI
INDEMNIFICATION
The ALLIANCE shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the COUNTY, its agents and employees a)
from and against any and all liabilities, losses, claims, damages, demands, expenses or actions, either at
law or in equity, including court costs and attorneys' fees, that may hereafter at any time be made or a)
brought by anyone on account of personal injti /, property damage, loss of monies, or other loss,
allegedly caused or incurred, in whole or in part, as a result of any negligent, wrongful, or intentional
act or omission, or based on any act of fraud or defalcation by the ALLIANCE, its agents,
subcontractors, assigns, heirs, and employees during performance under this Agreement. The extent of its LU
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indemnification shall be limited by the insurance available to ALLIANCE in accord with Article N of U
this Agreement. in any and all claims against the COUNTY or any of its agents or employees by any
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employee of the ALLIANCE, any subcontractor, heir, assign, anyone directly or indirectly employed by a)
any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may,' be liable, the indemnification obligation
under this paragraph shall be limited to the amount or type of'damages, compensation or benefits payable
by or for the ALLIANCE or any subcontractor under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts
or other employee benefit acts.
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ARTICLE VII
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This Agreement may be terminated for any reason by either party by giving a minimum of one
hundred twenty (120) days prior written notice of such intent specifying the effective date thereof to
the other parties.
The aforesaid termination notices,as well as all other notices required herein, shall be
considered received by the ALLIANCE and the COUNTY if sent by certified mail, return receipt u_
requested. or by overnight personal delivery service requiring a signature for delivery,and addressed
as provided for in Article XXVIII of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE VIII
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE
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The ALLIANCE agrees to abide by the provisions contained in Collier County CMA #5 3 8 3, a)
as amended,which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit F.
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ARTICLE IX
STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE
During the performance of this Agreement, the ALLIANCE assures the COUNTY that the ALLIANCE
is in compliance with Title VII of the 19CA Civil Rights Act,as amended,the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992,as
amended, and the Collier County Human Rights Ordinance(Ordinance Nn. 00-37), in that the ALLIANCE does a
not, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap or marital status, discriminate in
any form or manner against the ALL1ANCE's employees or applicants for employment. Further,the ALLIANCE co
assures the COUNTY of the ALLIANCE's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as
amended, as applicable. The ALLIANCE understands and agrees that this Agreement is conditioned upon the
veracity of such statements of assurance. Furthermore,the ALLIANCE assures the COUNTY that it will comply
with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when federal grant(s)are involved, Other applicable Federal and -a
State laws, Executive Orders, and regulations prohibiting discrimination as hereinabove referenced are included
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by this reference thereto. This statement of assurance shall be interpreted to include Viemam-Era Veterans and
Disabled Veterans within its protective range of applicability.
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ARTICLE X a)
INSURANCE
The ALLIANCE shall provide and maintain the following insurance coverages in the amounts
specified throughout the period of this Agreement on behalf of the ALLIANCE and the COUN'TY, by
naming the COUNTY as an additional insured under the policies of insurance that it maintains, a copy of the
declarations page thereof being attached as Exhibit E, as follows: Commercial General liability insurance:
with coverage limits of $500,800, general which shall apply to claims that may be asserted against the
COUNTY by reason of the act or activities of the ALLIANCE The ALLIANCE shall maintain workers'
compensation coverage as required by Florida law. cr)
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All insurance shall be from responsible companies duly authorized to do business in the State of
Florida, Every insurance policy must provide for up to thirty (30) days prior written notice to the
COUNTY of any cancellation, intent not to renew, or reduction in the policy coverage. Coverage shall be
documented by a Certificate of Insurance.
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ARTICLEXI
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The ALLIANCE represents that it presently has no interest, and shall acquire no such interest:
financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, nor engage in any business transaction or professional activity; or
incur any obligation of any nature which would conflict in any manner with the pertbrmance of service
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required hereunder.
ARTICLE XII
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
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The ALLIANCE shall administer, in good faith, a policy designed to ensure that the .ALLIANCE's
employees, agents and subcontractors are free from the illegal use, possession. or distribution of drugs or
alcohol.
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GOVERNING LAW; VENUE
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This Agreement shall be governed by the laws,rules and regulations of the State of Florida_
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COMPLIANCE
The ALLIANCE shall comply with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws, rules.
codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to this Agreement. TZ)
ARTICLE XV
ASSIGNMENT tit
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Neither party may assign or transfer its rights or obligations under this Agrxment without the prior
written consent of the other party.
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ARTICLE XVI
HEADINGS
Article headings have been included in this Agreement solely for the purpose of convenience and
shall not affect the interpretation of any of the terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XVII
WAIVER
A waiver of any performance or default by either party shall not be construed to be a continuing
waiver
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waiver of other defaults or non-performance of the same provision or operate as a waiver of anv
subsequent default or non-performance of any of the same terms, covenants, and conditions of this
Agreement. The payment or acceptance of funds for any period after a default shall not he deemed a waiver
of any right or acceptance of defective perfomiance. (a
ARTICLE XVIII
ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
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Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a limitation on such other rights and remedies
available to the parties at law, or in equity, which may now or in the future be applicable. a)
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ARTICLE XIX
ORDER OF PRECEDENCEcc
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In the event of any conflict between the provisions 07' the Articles of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto, the contents of the Articles of this Agreement shall control over the contents of the
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ARTICLL XX
SEVERABILITY a)
In the event any section, sentence, clause, or provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid .o
or illegal, the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected by such invalidity or illegality arid shall
remain in full force and effect.
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ARTICLE XXI
PROJECT PUBLICITY
Any news release or other type of publicity pertaining to the services performed b the
ALLIANCE pursuant to this Agreement must recognize the contribution of the BCC as a funding source, -o
The ALLIANCE being a not-for-profit corporation receiving public funding or non-monetary contributions
through the COUNTY shall recognize the COUNTY for its contribution in all promotional materials and IT12
at any event or workshop for which COUNTY funds arc allocated. In written materials, the reference a)
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to the COUNTY must appear in the same size letters and font type as the name of any other funding
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In addition, any development project announcement, ceremonial business opening, or publicity -o
event resulting from efforts of the ALLIANCE, and particularly those projects induced with COUNT`i'
funded financial incentives or other contributions, will be planned in cooperation with the COUNTY's
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Economic Development and Communications Departments for purposes of coordinating COUNTY's
official COUNTY protocol and public recognition. Prior notification to the two Departments for such
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events will be no less than IS working days whenever possible or practicable, and potential prospects a)
will he made aware of the COUNTY's publicity protocol before final inducement with any incentive packages
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ARTICLE XXII
Sl IRVIN/ABILITY
Any term, condition, covenant or obligation which requires performance by either party subsequent
to termination of this Agreement shall remain enforceable against such party subsequent to such termination.
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ARTICLE XXIII
THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
This Agreement is for the benefit of the COUNTY and the ALLIANCE. No third party is an
intended beneficiary so as to entitle that person to sue for an alleged breach of this Azreement.
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ARTICLE XXIV
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This wrihng ernritothes the entire agreement and understanditqL between the parties herei:1 an.--.° there ax
otner.agreements and.,'or understanding oral or written, with respect to the subject matter hereol, :hal are not
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merged herein and superseded hereby. This Agreement may only he moditIeJ, amended, extemied or CalWeLt:',A, (1)
kYnricri instrument executed h' the COUNTY and the AIil:LANCE Similarl . rk., contract that purports
atIeLl the terms of this Agreement shall he valid as it affects this :Agreement, unless in writing and executed by _a
the COYNTY and the ALLIANCE •E'
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ARTICLE XXVI
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All notices required or permitted to he given by a party under this Agreement shall he in writing and
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sent to the other party by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by overnight personal delivery service
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requiring a signature for delivery, and shall be addressed as follows:
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It-to the COUNTY. Collier County : If to Ihe ALLIANCE:
Leo Ochs, Count\ Manage:-C ollict Count,. Southwest Florida Economic Des clopment Ilirince, Inc. 03
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Naples, Ei. 34104
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ATLEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Approved as to form and legaio, as
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EXHIBIT A
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ORGANIZATION: Southwest Florida Economic Development Alliance, Inc.
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Performance Criteria
ALLIANCE shall provide the supporting documentation identified on Exhibit C to
substantiate the following activities/accomplishments for reimbursement:
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Deliverable 1: Maintaining a minimum ALLIANCE staff of 2 FTEs with up to a 90 day grace
period in the event of a separation occurrence.
Deliverable 2: Submit and implement Annual Marketing Plan.
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Deliverable 3: Create and maintain a website that is search-envine optimized and monitor
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EXHIBIT B
METHOD OF PAYMENT
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ORGANIZATIONSouthwest Florida Economic Development Aliiance, me, ;EC
PROGRAM: Economic Development ServiceU)s
RELEASE OF FUNDS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED BUDGET AND
WILL BE MADE UPON RECEIPT OF THE COMPLETED REQUEST FOR PAYMENT FORM.
NO MODIFICATIONS WITHIN THE BUDGET CATEGORIES SHALL BE FUNDED UNLESS a)
PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL IIAS BEEN GRANTED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER, _o
WHOSE APPROVAL SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH TI IE TERMS OF THE a)
COUNTY/ALLIANCE BUDGET AND AGREEMENT, AND NOT UNREASONABLY
WITHHELD. THE COUNTY'S FISCAL YEAR COMMENCES ON OCTOBER IsT AND ENDS
ON SEPTEMBER 30TH OF THE FOLLOWING CALENDAR YEAR. INVOICES FOR
SERVICES DELIVERED BETWEEN OCTOBER Isl. AND SEPTEMBER 3011i MUST BE
RECEIVED NO LATER THAN OCTOBER I Om OF EACH YEAR TO ALLOW CLOSEOUT OF
THE COUNTY'S FISCAL YEAR. IN NO EVENT, HOWEVER, SHALL PAYMENTS TO THE
ALLIANCE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED $1 00,000.00 PER COUNTY FISCAL
YEAR. 132
TOTAL(County Portion) S100,000.00 (fiscal year)
BUDGET DETAIL FOR SERVICES
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Director and Operations Support Staff $100.000
Personnel Subtotal 5100.000
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EXHIBIT C
PROGRAM PERFORMANCEREPORT
ORGANIZATION: Southwest Florida Economic Development Alliance, Inc. 0
PROGRAM: Economic Development
REPORT PERIOD THROUGH
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I. Submit on or before J Deliverable 1: Maintain a Director and Support Staff as evidenced by
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January 31, 2017, for the payroll reports, bank statements,payroll related canceled checks,and
period of October 1, IRS form 941.
2016,through December
31, 2016. Deliverable 2: Submit Annual Marketing Plan as evidenced b.)
submission of Plan.
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Deliverable 3: Report on website traffic data as evidenced by
submission of analytic reports.
2.. Submit on or before Deliverable 1: Maintain a Director and Support Staff as evidenced by csn
April 30,2017, for the payroll reports, bank statements,payroll related canceled checks,and
period of January 1, IRS form 941.
2017, through March 30,
2017. Deliverable 2: Progress toward(4)marketing events during term of 7a
Agreement evidenced by submitting a status menlorandum.
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3. Submit on or before July Deliverable 1: Maintain a Director and Support Staff as evidenced by -a
31,2017,for the period payroll reports, bank statements.payroll related canceled checks,and
of April 1.2017,through IRS form 941.
June 30,2017.
Deliverable 2: Progress toward(4)marketing events during term of a)
Attreement evidenced by submitting a status memorandum.
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Deliverable 3: Report on website traffic data as evidenced by
submission of analytic reports.
4. Submit on or before Deliverable 1: Maintain a Director and Support Staff as evidenced by
October 10, 2017. for the payroll reports, bank statements,payroll related canceled checks,and
period of July 1,2017, IRS form 941.
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EXHIBIT E
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EXHIBIT F
COLLIER COUNTY CSR #5383 a)
EQuAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EE())
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Effective Date: March 17, 1999 (Revised: October 1,2001; Revised: October 1,2003; Revised: N141
1,2009)1 c.)
§ 5383-1. Purpose. t7C
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The purpose ot this insult:Ili-n-1 is ;o pros ide or the implementation of un equal employment
opportunit lEo procedure authorized b\ the County Manager
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It is the practice of the County a enurc that al i iuman Resources proce:ture;+ are in compliance '%kitil
slate an,d federal t1N.1. T h County prkthibits itiscrummition is detined hs state ami 1(...leral
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A. All Human Resources practices. including compensation, benefits, discipline. szttely. as well as
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B. Recruitment, selection, placement. promotion, transfer, training, reduction in force and a off c•-)
decisions will be based on factors including the eandidate's'employee's job-related qualifications cr)
and abilities Seniority inns br considered as a factor given other factors arc equal
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C An outreach program may be utilized to recruit, hire and ensure advancement of qualified
minority group members, women.disabled individuals and veterans. 72)
D. Collier County e0Verlittle1ll %kill take necessary steps to ensure that the work environment is free
of unlawful discrimination o; harassment
E. 'Hie County will continue to 74:` •01 its Human Resources procedures to ensure that its
supervisors and managers adhere to its commitment to equal employment opportunity (El.E0)
principles
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I'. Employees who have EEO-related questions. comments or complaints are encouraited to discuss
them with their Supervisor. If they are unable to resolve the situation through their Supervisor,
they may discuss it with their Department Director, Division Administrator or a representative
from the Human Resources Department The employee may also utilize the Commitment to Fair a)
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Treatment Procedure_
§ 5383-3. Currency.
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the I human Resources Depat-tment is responsible for maintaining the currency at this
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Collier County Personnel Ordinance, Ordinance No. 200I-50: Equal Lmployment Opportunity: It is the
policy' of Collier Count's to ensure that all litiman Resources policies and practices are administered
without regard to race, color. rclic,ion, se,,, age, national origin, physical or mental handicap, or marital
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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALLIANCE
To strengthen the Southwest Florida Region economy the Alliance will perform activities 05
including, but not be limited to: generating business awareness and interest in Southwest Florida
through targeted outreach, marketing and relationship building and serving as a transparent
economic development coordinator in disseminating leads. Specific activities will be outlined in
the Annual Marketing Plan developed by the Marketing Advisory Committee and approved by the
Alliance's Board of Directors, The Marketing Advisory Committee will include economic
development professionals from Collier County and other counties represented by the Alliance.
The activities may include participation in trade shows, site selector events, along with hosting
special functions such as CEO forums and site selector meetings.
The Alliance may also participate in international events and activities coordinated through
Enterprise Florida and other affiliates authorized by the County Manager of his designee.
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Provide an Annual Accomplishment Report in compliance with Section 125.045(4) F.S. to iFs)
County on an annual basis within 30 days of the end of the term of this Agreement. A presentation
to the BCC may be required to present this report, as needed.
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Develop a fundraising plan which contemplates achievement of private contribution goals,
and submit to the County within 90 days of execution of this Agreement.
Alliance Functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Marketing Outreach & Site Selector Relationships
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I. Submit an Annual Marketing Plan developed in conjunction with Marketing Advisory Committee, to
include economic development professionals from Collier County.
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2. During the term of this Agreement, execution of specific activities within the Annual Marketing Plan.
including sponsoring, organizing, and participating in outreach events designed for engaging regional
partner attendance, including but not limited to trade shows,recruiting trips,and consultant events. The 0)
four (4) events will constitute marketing and promotional programmed activities for developing site a)
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selector relationships and building awareness of the Southwest Florida Region as a business destination.
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3. Account for and report on prospect & contact activities through the use of a lead dissemination tool to
track prospect information derived from Alliance's marketing efforts.
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1. The Alliance will manage the regional data repository and website, keeping the information accurate,
current, and relevant and market the site to drive activity. The website and appropriate digital a)
capabilities will be continually enhanced and developed for maximum effectiveness. The website will
include an online property locator through LoopNet that allows businesses to easily identify suitable as
buildings and sites,
2. Maintain attractive and relevant website to highlight attributes of the Southwest Florida Region
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including Collier County Business Development programs. The data updates and website refreshments
will he performed regularly and programs will he initiated to market the website and optimized its
usage, as evidenced by reports consisting of web traffic data including specific marketing penetration
metrics.
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Ill. Staff& Operations
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1_ The Alliance Director would lead the Alliance and represent the organization both externally and
internally to the region, Externally, the Director would overset development and execution of the
annual marketing plan. The Director would also focus on promoting the region to targeted site
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selectors and companies; Enterprise Florida, and international consulates, attending trade missions
where appropriate. internally, the Director would manage investor relations, direct fund-raising
activities, promote the importance of economic development within the region, and act as liaison for ;Ft
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the Partnership for Collier's Future Economy, inc. for review of economic development activities
and project updates.
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