Backup Documents 09/24/2024 Item #11D ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP 1 1 D
TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE
Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the County Attorney Office
at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the County Attorney Office no later
than Monday preceding the Board meeting.
** ROUTING SLIP**
Complete routing lines#1 through#2 as appropriate for additional signatures,dates,and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the
exception of the Chairman's signature,draw a line through routing lines#1 through#2,complete the checklist,and forward to the County Attorney Office.
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PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the Executive Summary. Primary contact information i needed in the event one of the
addressees above may need to contact staff for additional or missing information.
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INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST
Initial the Yes column or mark"N/A"in the Not Applicable column,whichever is Yes N/A(Not
appropriate. (Initial) Applicable)
1. Does the document require the chairman's original signature(instead of stamp)? /
2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, 61/I-
provide the Contact Information(Name;Agency;Address;Phone)on an attached sheet.
3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legality. (All documents to be signed by
the Chairman,with the exception of most letters,must be reviewed and signed by the
Office of the County Attorney.) c--t-orpkkerD
4. All handwritten strike-through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney
Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board. w�
5. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the
document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable. .3 ri'-
6. "Sign here"tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's ,J
signature and initials are required.
7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip
should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is uploaded to the
agenda. Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a
certain time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines!
8. The document was approved by the BCC on Y'11).'11?13 and all changes made during if. N/A is not
the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County Attorney an option for
Office has reviewed the changes,if applicable. this line.
9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the N/A is not
BCC,all changes directed by the BCC have been made,and the document is ready for the an option for
Chairman's signature. this line.
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2024 TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND FLORIDA STONE CRABBERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
MARKETING AND EVENT GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2914day of ,�lo fe,6 er , 2024,
by and between Florida Stone Crabbers Association, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation,
hereinafter referred to as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to promote and advertise tourism
within the State of Florida, nationally and internationally; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax to promote arts and culture activities (hereinafter "the Project");
and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has made a recommended finding to
approve this funding request and that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has approved the funding
request of the GRANTEE, and made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
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(a) The GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out-of-County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project, in accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth
in the Budget, attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Twenty-Four
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars($24,500). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal
procedures of the County for the expenditures incurred for the Project upon submittal of a Request
for Funds through the online system and shall submit evidence that the vendor invoices have been
paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor or media outlet to the
Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be unavailable, the
GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to review and approval
by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
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County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(h) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to the County no later than
September 30, 2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1) Analysis of Visitor Survey and
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Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by the
Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
final status report and until the County receives the final status report or other report acceptable to
the Tourism Director.
5. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
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(b) COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying vendors and shall not be involved in
the selection of subcontractors or vendors. GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure
the continued satisfactory performance of all vendors and subcontractors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Holly Dudley, Director
Florida Stone Crabbers Association, Inc/Everglades Seafood Festival
22855 SR 29
Jerome, Florida 34141
hollylevingston@ymail.com
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All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
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GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this Agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five(5)years after final payment under this Agreement,have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
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the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written
agreement of the parties, after review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if
applicable, i.e., if additional tourist development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST; . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KI►ZEL, Clerk COLLI-R COUNTY, FLORIDA
Ii:!\; . ,► By:
A i•S1 as to, hatrmaf's
s'.rature only Chris Hall, Chairman
ppr ed as to fo and legality:
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Colleen M. Gre ne
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
FLORIDA STONE CRABBERS ASSOCIATION,
INC.
DgolGe
BY. Holly Dudley(Aug 29,2024T5:51 EDT)
Holly Dudley
Printed/Typed Name
Director
Printed/Typed Title
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EXHIBIT "A"
FLORIDA STONE CRABBERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Project Budget
Promotion of arts and culture activities. A minimum of fifty percent(50%) of tourist
development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding— Not to Exceed: $24,500.00
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2024 TOURISM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE, INC.
NON-COUNTY OWNED/OPERATED MUSEUMS GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this Zy day of Se .4--.4er. _, 2024,
by and between Gulfshore Playhouse,Inc.,a Florida not-for-profit corporation,hereinafter referred
to as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter
referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to acquire, construct, extend,
enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, operate or promote museums owned and operated by
not-for-profit organizations and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax funds for GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and marketing
expenses to promote exhibits and festivals using out-of-market advertising to attract overnight
visitors to Collier County for 2024-25 Seasonal Support (hereinafter"the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has recommended funding for
GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and out-of-market advertising expenditures for the
promotion of the Project, and has made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has made a finding that
GRANTEE qualifies as a museum, approves the proposed Project expenditures, and finds that the
Project expenditure promotes tourism.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
(a) In accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth in the Budget, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A," the GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out of County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project.
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Seventy-Five
Thousand Dollars ($75,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures
of the County for the expenditures incurred as described in Paragraph One (1) herein upon
submittal of a Request for Funds on the online application and shall submit evidence that the
vendor invoices have been paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor
or media outlet to the Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be
unavailable, the GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to
review and approval by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
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(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Invoices for prepayment or for deposit on services will not be eligible for
reimbursement.
(h) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(i) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
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(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to County through the online system
no later that September 20, 2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1)Analysis of Visitor Survey
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and Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by
the Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
Final Status Report and until the County receives the Final Status Report.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
(b) GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure the continued satisfactory
performance of all vendors and subcontractors. COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying
vendors and shall not be involved in the selection of subcontractors or vendors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence,recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
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construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Kristen Coury, CEO and Producing Artistic Director
Gulfshore Playhouse, Inc.
2640 Golden Gate Pkwy, Ste 211
Naples, Florida 34105
kcoury(n,gulfshoreplayhouse.org
All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
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11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five (5)years after final payment under this Agreement,have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
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15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of the parties, after
review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if applicable, i.e., if additional tourist
development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
t1j��pA
ATTES'fi'. ' r� , BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTALK.KI ZEL,Clerk COLL COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
Atte a tp'Chaurnan's
s1gnafure only Chris Hall, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
.411
Colleen M. Gree e
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE, INC.
BY: KriKr«tenCoury(Aug og2024riy EDT)
Kristen Coury
Printed/Typed Name
President and CEO
Printed/Typed Title
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GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE, INC.
EXHIBIT "A"
Project Budget
Eligible exhibit costs,production costs, and reimbursable visitor marketing activities. A minimum
of fifty percent(50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding—Not to Exceed: $75,000.00
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2024 TOURISM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND NAPLES ART ASSOCIATION, INC. d/b/a NAPLES ART
INSTITUTE
NON-COUNTY OWNED/OPERATED MUSEUMS GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this Z day of ST1-c,,,4 er- , 2024,
by and between Naples Art Association, Inc. d/b/a Naples Art Institute, a Florida not-for-profit
corporation, hereinafter referred to as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of
the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to acquire, construct, extend,
enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, operate or promote museums owned and operated by
not-for-profit organizations and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax funds for GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and marketing
expenses to promote exhibits and festivals using out-of-market advertising to attract overnight
visitors to Collier County for 2024-25 Seasonal Support (hereinafter"the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has recommended funding for
GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and out-of-market advertising expenditures for the
promotion of the Project, and has made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has made a finding that
GRANTEE qualifies as a museum, approves the proposed Project expenditures, and finds that the
Project expenditure promotes tourism.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
(a) In accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth in the Budget, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A," the GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out of County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project.
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Seventy Thousand
Dollars($70,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures of the County
for the expenditures incurred as described in Paragraph One(1)herein upon submittal of a Request
for Funds on the online application and shall submit evidence that the vendor invoices have been
paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor or media outlet to the
Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be unavailable, the
GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to review and approval
by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
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(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Invoices for prepayment or for deposit on services will not be eligible for
reimbursement.
(h) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(i) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
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(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to County through the online system
no later that September 20, 2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1) Analysis of Visitor Survey
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and Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by
the Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
Final Status Report and until the County receives the Final Status Report.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
(b) GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure the continued satisfactory
performance of all vendors and subcontractors. COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying
vendors and shall not be involved in the selection of subcontractors or vendors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence,recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
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construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Frank Verpoorten, Executive Director and Chief Curator
Naples Art Association, Inc. d/b/a Naples Art Institute
585 Park Street
Naples, Florida 34102
frank.verpoorten@naplesart.org
All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
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11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five(5)years after final payment under this Agreement,have access to,and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
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15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of the parties, after
review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if applicable, i.e., if additional tourist
development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
•
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KI EL, Clerk COLLI R COUNTY, FLORIDA
0i /
L . By:
Attest Chairman's
sig =t 'e only Chris Hall, Chairman
A proved as to fo nd legality:
•
Colleen M. Gree
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
NAPLES ART ASSOCIATION,INC.
BY: Fo4,Verseteadv
Frank Verpoorten
Printed/Typed Name
Frank Verpoorten
Printed/Typed Title
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NAPLES ART ASSOCIATION, INC. d/b/a NAPLES ART INSTITUTE
EXHIBIT "A"
Project Budget
Eligible exhibit costs,production costs, and reimbursable visitor marketing activities. A minimum
of fifty percent(50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding—Not to Exceed: $70,000.00
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2024 TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND GULFSHORE OPERA, INC.
MARKETING AND EVENT GRANT
;�
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2`1 day of s y�fc�,d� 2024,
by and between Gulfshore Opera, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to
as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter
referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to promote and advertise tourism
within the State of Florida, nationally and internationally; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax to promote arts and culture activities (hereinafter "the Project");
and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has made a recommended finding to
approve this funding request and that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has approved the funding
request of the GRANTEE, and made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
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(a) The GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out-of-County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project, in accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth
in the Budget, attached hereto as Exhibit"A."
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Twenty-Two
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars($22,500). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal
procedures of the County for the expenditures incurred for the Project upon submittal of a Request
for Funds through the online system and shall submit evidence that the vendor invoices have been
paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor or media outlet to the
Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be unavailable, the
GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to review and approval
by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
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County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(h) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to the County no later than
September 30, 2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1) Analysis of Visitor Survey and
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Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by the
Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
final status report and until the County receives the final status report or other report acceptable to
the Tourism Director.
5. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
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(b) COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying vendors and shall not be involved in
the selection of subcontractors or vendors. GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure
the continued satisfactory performance of all vendors and subcontractors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence,recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Steffanie Pearce, General Director
Gulfshore Opera, Inc.
9911 Corkscrew Road, Suite 105
Estero, Florida 33928
steffanie@gulfshoreonera.org
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All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
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12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this Agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five(5)years after final payment under this Agreement,have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
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the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written
agreement of the parties, after review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if
applicable, i.e., if additional tourist development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST: -"-.. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. NZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: (IA4144°1(
Att td to C 4)Frn a an`s
signature only Chris Hall, Chairman
Approved as to for and legality:
On/1
Colleen M. Gree e
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
GULFSHORE OPERA, INC.
BY: 1
Steffanie Pierce
Printed/Typed Name
General Director
Printed/Typed Title
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EXHIBIT "A"
GULFSHORE OPERA, INC.
Project Budget
Promotion of arts and culture activities. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist
development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding—Not to Exceed: S22,500.00
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2024 TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND FRIENDS OF ROOKERY BAY, INC.
MARKETING AND EVENT GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 24day of Sept4 er , 2024,
by and between Friends of Rookery Bay, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to promote and advertise tourism
within the State of Florida, nationally and internationally; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax to promote arts and culture activities (hereinafter "the Project");
and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has made a recommended finding to
approve this funding request and that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has approved the funding
request of the GRANTEE, and made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
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(a) The GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out-of-County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project, in accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth
in the Budget, attached hereto as Exhibit"A."
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Eight Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($8,500). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures of
the County for the expenditures incurred for the Project upon submittal of a Request for Funds
through the online system and shall submit evidence that the vendor invoices have been paid and
samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor or media outlet to the Tourism
Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be unavailable,the GRANTEE may
submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to review and approval by the Clerk's
Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
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County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(h) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to the County no later than
September 30, 2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1) Analysis of Visitor Survey and
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Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by the
Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
final status report and until the County receives the final status report or other report acceptable to
the Tourism Director.
5. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
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(b) COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying vendors and shall not be involved in
the selection of subcontractors or vendors. GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure
the continued satisfactory performance of all vendors and subcontractors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Athan Barkoukis, Executive Director
Friends of Rookery Bay, Inc.
300 Tower Road
Naples, Florida 34113
directora friendso fro okerybay.org
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All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Mellekyna,colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
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GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this Agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five (5)years after final payment under this Agreement,have access to,and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
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the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written
agreement of the parties, after review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if
applicable, i.e., if additional tourist development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST: •
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. EL; Clerk COLLI COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
Atte s.to hail '�n
sl attire only Chris Hall, Chairman
Appr ed as to form nd legality:
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Colleen . Green
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
FRIENDS OF ROOKERY BAY, INC.
Aigasal
BY: Athan Barkoukis(Aug 28,202409:53 EDT)
Athan Barkoukis
Printed/Typed Name
Executive Director
Printed/Typed Title
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EXHIBIT "A"
FRIENDS OF ROOKERY BAY, INC.
Project Budget
Promotion of arts and culture activities. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist
development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding—Not to Exceed: $8,500.00
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2024 TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND MAURICH PRODUCTIONS & EVENTS, INC.
MARKETING AND EVENT GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2..(1 day of ScI/ fep,Le/ , 2024,
by and between Maurich Productions & Events, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation,
hereinafter referred to as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to promote and advertise tourism
within the State of Florida, nationally and internationally; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax to promote arts and culture activities (hereinafter "the Project");
and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has made a recommended finding to
approve this funding request and that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has approved the funding
request of the GRANTEE, and made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
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(a) The GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out-of-County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project, in accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth
in the Budget, attached hereto as Exhibit"A."
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Two Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($2,500). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures of
the County for the expenditures incurred for the Project upon submittal of a Request for Funds
through the online system and shall submit evidence that the vendor invoices have been paid and
samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor or media outlet to the Tourism
Director,or his designee, for review. Should these documents be unavailable,the GRANTEE may
submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to review and approval by the Clerk's
Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
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County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(h) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to the County no later than
September 30, 2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1) Analysis of Visitor Survey and
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Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by the
Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
final status report and until the County receives the final status report or other report acceptable to
the Tourism Director.
5. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
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(b) COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying vendors and shall not be involved in
the selection of subcontractors or vendors. GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure
the continued satisfactory performance of all vendors and subcontractors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence,recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Maureen Roberts, Director
Maurich Productions & Events, Inc.
15940 Los Olivos Lane
Naples, Florida 34110
MR@maurichproductions.org
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All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
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GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this Agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five (5)years after final payment under this Agreement, have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
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the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written
agreement of the parties, after review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if
applicable, i.e., if additional tourist development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. K ZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: eksigai„
Attest s Chairrr'1an's
signature only Chris I-Iall, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
/141)4110,0A1—.
Col een . Gree
Assistant County Attorney
•
GRANTEE:
MAURICH PRODUCTIONS & EVENTS, INC.
BY: Maureen Roberts(Aug 29,2024 16:26 EDT)
Maureen Roberts
Printed/Typed Name
Director
Printed/Typed Title
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EXHIBIT "A"
MAURICH PRODUCTIONS & EVENTS, INC.
Project Budget
Promotion of arts and culture activities. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist
development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding—Not to Exceed: S2,500.00
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2024 TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND SERAPHIC FIRE, INC.
MARKETING AND EVENT GRANT
441
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2`I day of er , 2024,
by and between Seraphic Fire, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as
"GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter
referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to promote and advertise tourism
within the State of Florida, nationally and internationally; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax to promote arts and culture activities (hereinafter "the Project");
and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has made a recommended finding to
approve this funding request and that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has approved the funding
request of the GRANTEE, and made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
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(a) The GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out-of-County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project, in accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth
in the Budget, attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Seven Thousand
Dollars ($7,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures of the County
for the expenditures incurred for the Project upon submittal of a Request for Funds through the
online system and shall submit evidence that the vendor invoices have been paid and samples of
the promotional materials produced by that vendor or media outlet to the Tourism Director, or his
designee, for review. Should these documents be unavailable, the GRANTEE may submit other
legally viable evidence of payment subject to review and approval by the Clerk's Finance
Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
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County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(h) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to the County no later than
September 30, 2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1) Analysis of Visitor Survey and
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Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by the
Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
final status report and until the County receives the final status report or other report acceptable to
the Tourism Director.
5. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
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(b) COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying vendors and shall not be involved in
the selection of subcontractors or vendors. GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure
the continued satisfactory performance of all vendors and subcontractors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Matthew Kacergis, Managing Director
Seraphic Fire, Inc.
2153 Coral Way, Suite 401
Miami, Florida 33145
matthew@seraphicfire.org
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All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Mellekyc icolliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
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GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this Agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five(5)years after final payment under this Agreement,have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30, 2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
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the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written
agreement of the parties, after review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if
applicable, i.e., if additional tourist development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written. • {1 a
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ATTES• , ° ,.. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL. Z 'L;,'lerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: al41614
Attest Cheirrnoti's
sigrrature'only Chris Hall, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
Co een M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
SERAPHIC FIRE, INC.
BY:
Lauren Schiffer Leger
Printed/Typed Name
Interim Managing Director
Printed/Typed Title
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EXHIBIT "A"
SERAPHIC FIRE, INC.
Project Budget
Promotion of arts and culture activities. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist
development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding—Not to Exceed: $7,000.00
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2024 TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND UNITED ARTS COUNCIL OF COLLIER COUNTY, INC.
MARKETING AND EVENT GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2,/r1)day of Selpk,,,,6et- , 2024,
by and between United Arts Council of Collier County, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation,
hereinafter referred to as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to promote and advertise tourism
within the State of Florida, nationally and internationally; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax to promote arts and culture activities (hereinafter "the Project");
and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has made a recommended finding to
approve this funding request and that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has approved the funding
request of the GRANTEE, and made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
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(a) The GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out-of-County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project, in accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth
in the Budget, attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Thirteen Thousand
Dollars($13,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures of the County
for the expenditures incurred for the Project upon submittal of a Request for Funds through the
online system and shall submit evidence that the vendor invoices have been paid and samples of
the promotional materials produced by that vendor or media outlet to the Tourism Director, or his
designee, for review. Should these documents be unavailable, the GRANTEE may submit other
legally viable evidence of payment subject to review and approval by the Clerk's Finance
Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
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County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Services or. product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(h) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof
4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to the County no later than
September 30, 2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1) Analysis of Visitor Survey and
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Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by the
Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
final status report and until the County receives the final status report or other report acceptable to
the Tourism Director.
5. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
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(b) COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying vendors and shall not be involved in
the selection of subcontractors or vendors. GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure
the continued satisfactory performance of all vendors and subcontractors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Elysia Dawn, Executive Director
United Arts Council of Collier County, Inc.
340 Tamiami Trail North, #201
Naples, Florida 34102
Elysiana,unitedartscollier.org
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All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky(a,colliercountvfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement, the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
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GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this Agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five(5)years after final payment under this Agreement, have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
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the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written
agreement of the parties, after review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if
applicable, i.e., if additional tourist development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL EL,:Clerk COLLI R COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
A s s to Chairman's
signature only Chris Hall, Chairman
Approved as to for and legality:
Colleen M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
UNITED ARTS COUNCIL OF COLLIER
COUNTY, INC.
BY: E4,11s/a DaWM
Ely w (Aug 28,2024 02.12 EDT)
Elysia Dawn
Printed/Typed Name
Executive Director
Printed/Typed Title
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EXHIBIT "A"
UNITED ARTS COUNCIL OF COLLIER COUNTY, INC.
Project Budget
Promotion of arts and culture activities. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist
development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding—Not to Exceed: $13,000.00
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2024 TOURISM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND ARTIS--NAPLES, INC.
NON-COUNTY OWNED/OPERATED MUSEUMS GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2,9 a of
Y SG��ir►bel 2024,
by and between Artis—Naples, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as
"GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter
referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to acquire, construct, extend,
enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, operate or promote museums owned and operated by
not-for-profit organizations and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax funds for GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and marketing
expenses to promote exhibits and festivals using out-of-market advertising to attract overnight
visitors to Collier County for 2024-25 Seasonal Support (hereinafter "the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has recommended funding for
GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and out-of-market advertising expenditures for the
promotion of the Project, and has made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has made a finding that
GRANTEE qualifies as a museum, approves the proposed Project expenditures, and finds that the
Project expenditure promotes tourism.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
(a) In accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth in the Budget, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A," the GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out of County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project.
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Seventy-Five
Thousand Dollars ($75,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures
of the County for the expenditures incurred as described in Paragraph One (1) herein upon
submittal of a Request for Funds on the online application and shall submit evidence that the
vendor invoices have been paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor
or media outlet to the Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be
unavailable, the GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to
review and approval by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
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(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Invoices for prepayment or for deposit on services will not be eligible for
reimbursement.
(h) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(i) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
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(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to County through the online system
no later that September 20,2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1)Analysis of Visitor Survey
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and Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by
the Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
Final Status Report and until the County receives the Final Status Report.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
(b) GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure the continued satisfactory
performance of all vendors and subcontractors. COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying
vendors and shall not be involved in the selection of subcontractors or vendors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence,recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
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construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Kathleen vanBergen, CEO and President
Artis—Naples, Inc.
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, Florida 34108
KvanBergen@artisnaples.org
All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
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11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five(5)years after final payment under this Agreement, have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
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15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of the parties, after
review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if applicable, i.e., if additional tourist
development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. ZEL,Clerk COLL COUNTY, FLORIDA
•
By:
Attest s t Choi man's
Chris Flail, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
olleen M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
ARTIS—NAPLES, INC.
BY: Il
Printed/Typed Name
l �
Printed/Typed Title
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ARTIS-NAPLES
EXHIBIT "A"
Project Budget
Eligible exhibit costs,production costs, and reimbursable visitor marketing activities. A minimum
of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding—Not to Exceed: S7.5,000.00
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2024 TOURISM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND ART LEAGUE OF MARCO ISLAND, INC. d/b/a MARCO
ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
NON-COUNTY OWNED/OPERATED MUSEUMS GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 24 day of 5,20c4er , 2024,
by and between Art League of Marco Island, Inc. d/b/a Marco Island Center for the Arts, a Florida
not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political
subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to acquire, construct, extend,
enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, operate or promote museums owned and operated by
not-for-profit organizations and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax funds for GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and marketing
expenses to promote exhibits and festivals using out-of-market advertising to attract overnight
visitors to Collier County for 2024-25 Seasonal Support (hereinafter"the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has recommended funding for
GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and out-of-market advertising expenditures for the
promotion of the Project, and has made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has made a finding that
GRANTEE qualifies as a museum, approves the proposed Project expenditures, and finds that the
Project expenditure promotes tourism.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
(a) In accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth in the Budget, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A," the GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out of County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project.
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Thirty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($35,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures
of the County for the expenditures incurred as described in Paragraph One (1) herein upon
submittal of a Request for Funds on the online application and shall submit evidence that the
vendor invoices have been paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor
or media outlet to the Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be
unavailable, the GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to
review and approval by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
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(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Invoices for prepayment or for deposit on services will not be eligible for
reimbursement.
(h) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(i) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
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(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to County through the online system
no later that September 20,2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1)Analysis of Visitor Survey
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and Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by
the Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
Final Status Report and until the County receives the Final Status Report.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
(b) GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure the continued satisfactory
performance of all vendors and subcontractors. COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying
vendors and shall not be involved in the selection of subcontractors or vendors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
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construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Hyla Crane, Executive Director
Art League of Marco Island, Inc. d/b/a Marco Island Center for the Arts
1010 Winterberry Drive
Marco Island, Florida 34145
hyla@marcoislandart.org
All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
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11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five (5)years after final payment under this Agreement,have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
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15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of the parties, after
review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if applicable, i.e., if additional tourist
development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST: '' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
a .to Ch
CRYSTAL N1EL,Clerk COLLI R COUNTY, FLORIDA
� a�' By:
Atte• ,
-`f►a Sire 6n1Y:
Chris Hall, Chairman
Approved as to form nd legality:
,/1)0
Col een M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
ART LEAGUE OF MARCO ISLAND, INC.
BY: 1G
Hyla Crane
Printed/Typed Name
Executive Director
Printed/Typed Title
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ART LEAGUE OF MARCO ISLAND, INC. d/b/a MARCO ISLAND
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
EXHIBIT "A"
Project Budget
Eligible exhibit costs,production costs, and reimbursable visitor marketing activities. A minimum
of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding— Not to Exceed: $35,000.00
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2024 TOURISM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND THE NAPLES PLAYERS, INC.
NON-COUNTY OWNED/OPERATED MUSEUMS GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2`( day of Sep ,ber , 2024,
by and between The Naples Players, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter referred
to as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter
referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to acquire, construct, extend,
enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, operate or promote museums owned and operated by
not-for-profit organizations and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax funds for GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and marketing
expenses to promote exhibits and festivals using out-of-market advertising to attract overnight
visitors to Collier County for 2024-25 Seasonal Support (hereinafter"the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has recommended funding for
GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and out-of-market advertising expenditures for the
promotion of the Project, and has made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has made a finding that
GRANTEE qualifies as a museum, approves the proposed Project expenditures, and finds that the
Project expenditure promotes tourism.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
(a) In accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth in the Budget, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A," the GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out of County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project.
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Seventy-Five
Thousand Dollars ($75,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures
of the County for the expenditures incurred as described in Paragraph One (1) herein upon
submittal of a Request for Funds on the online application and shall submit evidence that the
vendor invoices have been paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor
or media outlet to the Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be
unavailable, the GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to
review and approval by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
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(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Invoices for prepayment or for deposit on services will not be eligible for
reimbursement.
(h) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(i) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
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(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to County through the online system
no later that September 20,2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1)Analysis of Visitor Survey
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and Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by
the Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
Final Status Report and until the County receives the Final Status Report.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
(b) GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure the continued satisfactory
performance of all vendors and subcontractors. COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying
vendors and shall not be involved in the selection of subcontractors or vendors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence,recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
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construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Bryce Alexander, CEO
The Naples Players, Inc.
701 5th Avenue South
Naples, Florida 34102
balexander@naplesplayers.org
All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky(a,colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
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11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five(5)years after final payment under this Agreement, have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
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15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of the parties, after
review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if applicable, i.e., if additional tourist
development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written,
ATTEST {;_ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL . ZEL,Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: eititigait
Atte 'to Ehairrnan s
gnature only Chris Hall, Chairman
Approv-d :s to form an' egality:
Ifl3'1 /14r/,
Colleen M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
THE NAPLES PLAYERS, INC.
BY: a ��
Bryce Alexander
Printed/Typed Name
CEO
Printed/Typed Title
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THE NAPLES PLAYERS, INC.
EXHIBIT "A"
Project Budget
Eligible exhibit costs,production costs, and reimbursable visitor marketing activities. A minimum
of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding—Not to Exceed: S75,000.00
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2024 TOURISM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER OF
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC.
NON-COUNTY OWNED/OPERATED MUSEUMS GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2.4 day of Seetc,,b er , 2024,
by and between The Holocaust Museum& Education Center of Southwest Florida, Inc., a Florida
not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political
subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to acquire, construct, extend,
enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, operate or promote museums owned and operated by
not-for-profit organizations and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax funds for GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and marketing
expenses to promote exhibits and festivals using out-of-market advertising to attract overnight
visitors to Collier County for 2024-25 Seasonal Support (hereinafter "the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has recommended funding for
GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and out-of-market advertising expenditures for the
promotion of the Project, and has made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has made a finding that
GRANTEE qualifies as a museum, approves the proposed Project expenditures, and finds that the
Project expenditure promotes tourism.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
(a) In accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth in the Budget, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A," the GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out of County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project.
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Twelve Thousand
Dollars($12,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures of the County
for the expenditures incurred as described in Paragraph One(1)herein upon submittal of a Request
for Funds on the online application and shall submit evidence that the vendor invoices have been
paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor or media outlet to the
Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be unavailable, the
GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to review and approval
by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
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(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Invoices for prepayment or for deposit on services will not be eligible for
reimbursement.
(h) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(i) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
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(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof
4. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to County through the online system
no later that September 20,2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1)Analysis of Visitor Survey
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and Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by
the Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
Final Status Report and until the County receives the Final Status Report.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
(b) GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure the continued satisfactory
performance of all vendors and subcontractors. COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying
vendors and shall not be involved in the selection of subcontractors or vendors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence,recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
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construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Susan Suarez, President and CEO
The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida, Inc.
975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Suite 108
Naples, Florida 34110
Susan@hmcec.org
All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
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11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five (5)years after final payment under this Agreement,have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
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15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of the parties, after
review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if applicable, i.e., if additional tourist
development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: 646,4,
Attet s Chairman's
si nature only Chris Hall, Chairman
Approved as to forma legality:
eel/110
Colleen M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION
CENTER OF SWFL, INC.
Swam&web
BY: Susan Suarez(Sep 4,202410:48 EDT)
Susan Suarez
Printed/Typed Name
President & CEO
Printed/Typed Title
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THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER OF
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC.
EXHIBIT "A"
Project Budget
Eligible exhibit costs,production costs,and reimbursable visitor marketing activities. A minimum
of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding—Not to Exceed: S12,000.00
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2024 TOURISM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND THE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NAPLES,
INC.
NON-COUNTY OWNED/OPERATED MUSEUMS GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this Zf 'day of ,ejkri,ioz- , 2024,
by and between The Golisano Children's Museum of Naples, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit
corporation, hereinafter referred to as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of
the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to acquire, construct, extend,
enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, operate or promote museums owned and operated by
not-for-profit organizations and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax funds for GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and marketing
expenses to promote exhibits and festivals using out-of-market advertising to attract overnight
visitors to Collier County for 2024-25 Seasonal Support (hereinafter"the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has recommended funding for
GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and out-of-market advertising expenditures for the
promotion of the Project, and has made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has made a finding that
GRANTEE qualifies as a museum, approves the proposed Project expenditures, and finds that the
Project expenditure promotes tourism.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
(a) In accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth in the Budget, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A," the GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out of County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project.
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Seventy-Five
Thousand Dollars ($75,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures
of the County for the expenditures incurred as described in Paragraph One (1) herein upon
submittal of a Request for Funds on the online application and shall submit evidence that the
vendor invoices have been paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor
or media outlet to the Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be
unavailable, the GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to
review and approval by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
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(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Invoices for prepayment or for deposit on services will not be eligible for
reimbursement.
(h) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(i) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
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(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to County through the online system
no later that September 20,2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1)Analysis of Visitor Survey
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and Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by
the Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
Final Status Report and until the County receives the Final Status Report.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
(b) GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure the continued satisfactory
performance of all vendors and subcontractors. COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying
vendors and shall not be involved in the selection of subcontractors or vendors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence,recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
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construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Jonathan Foerster, CEO
The Golisano Children's Museum of Naples, Inc.
15080 Livingston Road
Naples, Florida 34109
jfoerster@cmon.org
All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
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11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five(5)years after final payment under this Agreement,have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
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15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of the parties, after
review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if applicable, i.e., if additional tourist
development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL h. ZEL; Clerk COLLI COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
estas to Chairman's
signature only Chris Hall, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
1A4k-
Colleen . Greene
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
THE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF
NAPLES, INC.
BY: J Po
Jonathan Forester
Printed/Typed Name
CEO
Printed/Typed Title
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THE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NAPLES, INC.
EXHIBIT "A"
Project Budget
Eligible exhibit costs,production costs, and reimbursable visitor marketing activities. A minimum
of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding— Not to Exceed: S75,000.00
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2024 TOURISM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND NAPLES ZOO, INC.
NON-COUNTY OWNED/OPERATED MUSEUMS GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 24 day of }C,.,),er , 2024,
by and between Naples Zoo, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as
"GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter
referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to acquire, construct, extend,
enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, operate or promote museums owned and operated by
not-for-profit organizations and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax funds for GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and marketing
expenses to promote exhibits and festivals using out-of-market advertising to attract overnight
visitors to Collier County for 2024-25 Seasonal Support (hereinafter"the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has recommended funding for
GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and out-of-market advertising expenditures for the
promotion of the Project, and has made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has made a finding that
GRANTEE qualifies as a museum, approves the proposed Project expenditures, and finds that the
Project expenditure promotes tourism.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
(a) In accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth in the Budget, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A," the GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out of County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project.
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Seventy-Five
Thousand Dollars ($75,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures
of the County for the expenditures incurred as described in Paragraph One (1) herein upon
submittal of a Request for Funds on the online application and shall submit evidence that the
vendor invoices have been paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor
or media outlet to the Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be
unavailable, the GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to
review and approval by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
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(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Invoices for prepayment or for deposit on services will not be eligible for
reimbursement.
(h) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(i) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
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(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to County through the online system
no later that September 20,2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1)Analysis of Visitor Survey
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and Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by
the Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
Final Status Report and until the County receives the Final Status Report.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
(b) GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure the continued satisfactory
performance of all vendors and subcontractors. COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying
vendors and shall not be involved in the selection of subcontractors or vendors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
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construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Naples Zoo, Inc.
Jack Mulvena, CEO
1590 Goodlette Road
Naples, Florida 34102
iack@napleszoo.org
All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
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11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invgiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five(5)years after final payment under this Agreement, have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
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15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of the parties, after
review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if applicable, i.e., if additional tourist
development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL . NZEL, Clerk COLLI R COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Approved as to form d legality:
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Colleen M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
NAPLES ZOO, INC.
BY: JackMuvena)Aug 29,202409:49 EDT)
Jack Mulvena
Printed/Typed Name
President and CEO
Printed/Typed Title
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NAPLES ZOO, INC.
EXHIBIT "A"
Project Budget
Eligible exhibit costs,production costs,and reimbursable visitor marketing activities. A minimum
of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding—Not to Exceed: $75,000.00
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2024 TOURISM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND OPERA NAPLES, INC.
NON-COUNTY OWNED/OPERATED MUSEUMS GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2day of SeP Q/ , 2024,
by and between Opera Naples, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as
"GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter
referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to acquire, construct, extend,
enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, operate or promote museums owned and operated by
not-for-profit organizations and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax funds for GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and marketing
expenses to promote exhibits and festivals using out-of-market advertising to attract overnight
visitors to Collier County for 2024-25 Seasonal Support (hereinafter "the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has recommended funding for
GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and out-of-market advertising expenditures for the
promotion of the Project, and has made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has made a finding that
GRANTEE qualifies as a museum, approves the proposed Project expenditures, and finds that the
Project expenditure promotes tourism.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
(a) In accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth in the Budget, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A," the GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out of County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project.
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Fifty-Five Thousand
Dollars($55,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures of the County
for the expenditures incurred as described in Paragraph One(1)herein upon submittal of a Request
for Funds on the online application and shall submit evidence that the vendor invoices have been
paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor or media outlet to the
Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be unavailable, the
GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to review and approval
by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-.
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
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(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Invoices for prepayment or for deposit on services will not be eligible for
reimbursement.
(h) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(i) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
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(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to County through the online system
no later that September 20, 2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1)Analysis of Visitor Survey
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and Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by
the Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
Final Status Report and until the County receives the Final Status Report.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
(b) GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure the continued satisfactory
performance of all vendors and subcontractors. COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying
vendors and shall not be involved in the selection of subcontractors or vendors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
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construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Gerald Goldberg, General Manager
Opera Naples, Inc.
2408 Linwood Avenue
Naples, Florida 34112
info(a,operanaples.org
All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
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11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five(5)years after final payment under this Agreement,have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
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15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
-17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of the parties, after
review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if applicable, i.e., if additional tourist
development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST; BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL. .EL,Clerk COL E COUNTY,FLORIDA
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( By:
ig ature only
Chris Hall,Chairman
Approv d as to form and egality:
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olleen M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
OPERA NAPLES,INC.
BY:
Printed/Typed Name
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OPERA NAPLES, INC.
EXHIBIT "A"
Project Budget
Eligible exhibit costs,production costs, and reimbursable visitor marketing activities. A minimum
of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding— Not to Exceed: S55,000.00
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2024 TOURISM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN, INC.
NON-COUNTY OWNED/OPERATED MUSEUMS GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2`I day of Seee,•,1 f , 2024,
by and between Naples Botanical Garden, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to acquire, construct, extend,
enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, operate or promote museums owned and operated by
not-for-profit organizations and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax funds for GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and marketing
expenses to promote exhibits and festivals using out-of-market advertising to attract overnight
visitors to Collier County for 2024-25 Seasonal Support (hereinafter"the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has recommended funding for
GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and out-of-market advertising expenditures for the
promotion of the Project, and has made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has made a finding that
GRANTEE qualifies as a museum, approves the proposed Project expenditures, and finds that the
Project expenditure promotes tourism.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
(a) In accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth in the Budget, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A," the GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out of County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project.
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Seventy-Five
Thousand Dollars ($75,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures
of the County for the expenditures incurred as described in Paragraph One (1) herein upon
submittal of a Request for Funds on the online application and shall submit evidence that the
vendor invoices have been paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor
or media outlet to the Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be
unavailable, the GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to
review and approval by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
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(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Invoices for prepayment or for deposit on services will not be eligible for
reimbursement.
(h) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(i) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
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(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof.
4. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to County through the online system
no later that September 20, 2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1)Analysis of Visitor Survey
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and Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by
the Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
Final Status Report and until the County receives the Final Status Report.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
(b) GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure the continued satisfactory
performance of all vendors and subcontractors. COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying
vendors and shall not be involved in the selection of subcontractors or vendors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence,recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
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construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Donna McGinnis, Pesident and CEO
Naples Botanical Garden, Inc.
4820 Bayshore Drive
Naples, Florida 34112
dmcginnis@naplesgarden.org
All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
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11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement, the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five(5)years after final payment under this Agreement, have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
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15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of the parties, after
review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if applicable, i.e., if additional tourist
development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written. 4; 4
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ATTEST: " ,` : a BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K K ZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
Attest a to halrma By:
• sign um only
Chris Hall, Chairman
A..ro -d as to form alegality:
àiii/,ri1k3 &L
Colleen M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN,INC.
BY: a°""d n11'
Donna McGinnis
Printed/Typed Name
President & CEO
Printed/Typed Title
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NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN, INC.
EXHIBIT "A"
Project Budget
Eligible exhibit costs,production costs, and reimbursable visitor marketing activities. A minimum
of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
Total Funding— Not to Exceed: $75,000.00
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2024 TOURISM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND NAPLES ART DISTRICT, INC.
NON-COUNTY OWNED/OPERATED MUSEUMS GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ZY day of Seriventec , 2024,
by and between Naples Art District, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter referred
to as "GRANTEE" and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter
referred to as "COUNTY."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Tourist Development Plan (hereinafter referred
to as "Plan") funded by proceeds from the Tourist Development Tax; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourism Ordinance provides that certain of the revenues
generated by the Tourist Development Tax are to be allocated to acquire, construct, extend,
enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, operate or promote museums owned and operated by
not-for-profit organizations and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE has applied to the Tourist Development Council and the County
to use Tourist Development Tax funds for GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and marketing
expenses to promote exhibits and festivals using out-of-market advertising to attract overnight
visitors to Collier County for 2024-25 Seasonal Support (hereinafter "the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has recommended funding for
GRANTEE'S exhibit/production fees and out-of-market advertising expenditures for the
promotion of the Project, and has made a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has made a finding that
GRANTEE qualifies as a museum, approves the proposed Project expenditures, and finds that the
Project expenditure promotes tourism.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PREMISES
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, IT IS MUTUALLY
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
(a) In accordance with the authorized expenditures as set forth in the Budget, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A," the GRANTEE shall expend the funds for the out of County promotion of
GRANTEE'S marketing of the Project.
2. PAYMENT:
(a) The amount to be paid under this Agreement shall be a total of Fifty Thousand
Dollars($50,000). GRANTEE shall be paid in accordance with the fiscal procedures of the County
for the expenditures incurred as described in Paragraph One(1)herein upon submittal of a Request
for Funds on the online application and shall submit evidence that the vendor invoices have been
paid and samples of the promotional materials produced by that vendor or media outlet to the
Tourism Director, or his designee, for review. Should these documents be unavailable, the
GRANTEE may submit other legally viable evidence of payment subject to review and approval
by the Clerk's Finance Department.
(b) The Tourism Director, or his designee, shall determine that the invoice payments
are authorized and that the goods or services covered by such invoice[s] have been provided or
performed in accordance with such authorization. The budget attached as Exhibit "A" shall
constitute authorization for the expenditure[s] described in the invoice[s].
(c) All expenditures shall be made in conformity with this Agreement.
(d) The COUNTY shall not pay GRANTEE until the Clerk's Finance Department pre-
audits all payment invoices in accordance with law.
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(e) GRANTEE shall be paid for its actual costs, not to exceed the maximum amount
budgeted pursuant to the attached "Exhibit A."
(f) With a goal to promote overnight visitation, expenditures with print publications,
broadcast, digital, email, and social platforms shall be placed in media that runs outside of Collier
County or in media in Collier County that is directed toward tourists. Media that includes Collier
County as part of a regional package can be included. Reimbursement of any campaigns will be
reimbursed up to the percentage of distribution outside of Collier County. [Distribution
percentages for outside of Collier County media and promotional materials will be based on
documentation provided by GRANTEE.]
(g) Invoices for prepayment or for deposit on services will not be eligible for
reimbursement.
(h) Services or product must be delivered and paid for by GRANTEE between the
effective dates of this Agreement.
(i) All requests for reimbursement must be received by September 30, 2025 to be
eligible for payment.
3. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES:
(a) Only eligible expenditures described in the Project Budget will be paid by
COUNTY. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of tourist development tax funding must be spent
on marketing.
(b) COUNTY agrees to pay eligible expenditures incurred between October 1, 2024
and September 30, 2025.
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(c) Any expenditures paid by COUNTY which are later deemed to be ineligible
expenditures shall be repaid to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of COUNTY's written request to
repay said funds.
(d) COUNTY may request repayment of funds in compliance with Florida law after
termination of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof
4. INSURANCE:
(a) GRANTEE shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council as additional insureds.
(b) The certificate of insurance must be valid for the duration of this Agreement, and
be issued by a company licensed in the State of Florida, and provide General Liability Insurance
for no less than the following amounts:
BODILY INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY $300,000 each claim per person
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY— Statutory
(c) The Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Tourism Director or his
designee through the online system at the time of application. The GRANTEE shall not commence
promotional or advertising activities which are to be funded pursuant to this Agreement until the
Certificate of Insurance has been received by the COUNTY and the Agreement is fully executed.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
(a) GRANTEE shall provide a Final Status Report to County through the online system
no later that September 20, 2025. The Final Status Report includes: 1) Analysis of Visitor Survey
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and Attendance; 2) Financial Analysis; and 3) Marketing Plan Results, and is subject to review by
the Tourism Director or Designee.
(b) COUNTY may withhold any payments for failure of GRANTEE to provide the
Final Status Report and until the County receives the Final Status Report.
6. CHOICE OF VENDORS AND FAIR DEALING:
(a) GRANTEE may select vendors or subcontractors to provide services as described
in Paragraph One (1).
(b) GRANTEE shall take reasonable measures to assure the continued satisfactory
performance of all vendors and subcontractors. COUNTY shall not be responsible for paying
vendors and shall not be involved in the selection of subcontractors or vendors.
(c) GRANTEE agrees to disclose any financial or other relationship between
GRANTEE and any subcontractors or vendors, including, but not limited to, similar or related
employees, agents, officers, directors and/or shareholders.
(d) COUNTY may, in its discretion, object to the reasonableness of expenditures and
require re-payment if invoices have been paid under this Agreement for unreasonable
expenditures. The reasonableness of the expenditures shall be based on industry standards.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its agents, officers and
employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees,to the extent caused by the negligence,recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the GRANTEE or anyone employed or utilized by the
GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be
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construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be
available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph.
8. NOTICES:
All notices from the COUNTY to the GRANTEE shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the GRANTEE at the following address:
Sandy Mahler and Steve Nagy, Co-Presidents
Naples Art District, Inc.
P. O. Box 111455
Naples, Florida 34108
naplesartdistrict.presidents@gmail.com
All notices from the GRANTEE to the COUNTY shall be in writing and deemed duly
served if mailed by registered or certified mail to the COUNTY to:
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
Collier County Tourism Department
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34104
John.Melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
The GRANTEE and the COUNTY may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification pursuant to this Section.
9. NO PARTNERSHIP:
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating a partnership between the
COUNTY and the GRANTEE, or its vendors or subcontractors, or to constitute the GRANTEE,
or its vendors or subcontractors, as an agent or employee of the COUNTY.
10. COOPERATION:
GRANTEE shall fully cooperate with the COUNTY in all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and shall provide all information and documentation requested by the COUNTY from
time to time pertaining to the use of any funds provided hereunder.
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11. TERMINATION:
(a) The COUNTY or the GRANTEE may cancel this Agreement with or without cause
by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination specifying the effective date
of termination.
(b) If the COUNTY terminates this Agreement,the COUNTY will pay the GRANTEE
for all expenditures or contractual obligations incurred by GRANTEE, with subcontractors and
vendors, up to the effective date of the termination so long as such expenses are eligible.
12. GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
GRANTEE is required to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. All revenue
related to the Agreement must be recorded, and all expenditures must be invoiced within the term
of this Agreement.
13. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
This Agreement is subject to the availability of Tourist Development Tax revenues. If for
any reason tourist tax funds are not available to fund all or part of this Agreement, the COUNTY
may upon written notice, at any time during the term of this agreement, and at its sole discretion,
reduce or eliminate funding under this agreement.
14. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS:
GRANTEE shall maintain records, books, documents, papers and financial information
pertaining to work performed under this Agreement in compliance with Florida law. GRANTEE
agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of
five (5)years after final payment under this Agreement,have access to, and the right to examine and
photocopy any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of GRANTEE involving any
transactions related to this Agreement.
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15. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT:
GRANTEE shall not assign, convey, or transfer in whole or in part its interest in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.
16. TERM:
This Agreement shall become effective on October 1, 2024 and shall remain effective for
one year until September 30,2025. If the project is not completed within the term of this Agreement,
all unreleased funds shall be retained by the COUNTY. Any extension of this Agreement beyond
the one (1) year term in order to complete the Project must be at the express consent of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
The GRANTEE must request any extension of this term in writing at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and the COUNTY may agree by amendment to this
Agreement to extend the term for an additional ninety (90) days. Amendments shall be in writing
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
17. EVALUATION OF TOURISM IMPACT:
GRANTEE shall provide the data in the Final Status Report for the Tourism Department
to determine the Tourism Impact, using industry calculators.
18. REQUIRED NOTATION:
All collateral material and advertisements shall identify Collier County tourism by
displaying the CVB logo with the website URL www.paradisecoast.com or name to qualify for
reimbursement.
19. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
For each event, GRANTEE is required to maintain compliance with state and local
emergency rules, orders, and/or ordinances, and GRANTEE is encouraged to follow applicable
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov/coronavirus) guidelines for hosting events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners and organizers may collaborate with state and
local health officials on whether and how to implement these considerations making adjustments
to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
20. AMENDMENTS:
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of the parties, after
review by the Collier County Tourist Development Council if applicable, i.e., if additional tourist
development tax funds are requested.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and COUNTY have respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written. , •nax��
ATTEST: t' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL. ZEL, Clerk COLL ER COUNTY,FLORIDA
AAjlajk
By:
Ah ' gurfiairman's Chris Hall, Chairman
signature only
Approv- •s to form and la gality:
A ' ''11n _i1
Co leen M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
GRANTEE:
NAPLES ART DISTRICT,INC.
By: Steve Nagy
Steve Nagy
Printed/Typed Name
Co-President
Printed/Typed Title
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NAPLES ART DISTRICT, INC.
EXHIBIT "A"
Project Budget
I • Eligible exhibit costs,production costs,and reimbursable visitor marketing activities. A minimum
of fifty percent(50%)Of tourist development tax funding must be spent on marketing.
F
Total Funding—Not to Exceed: $50,000.00
Signature: �—
Steve Nagy(Aug 30,2024 21:47 EDT)
Email: Naplesartdistrict.presidents@gmail.com
Signature: �'/ILA.
Sandee Mahler(Sep 3,2024 08:20 EDT)
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Agenda Item #: 11 D Tourist Development Tax Marketing Grants
September 24, 2024
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COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO.2003-53,AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2004-05 AND 2007-24,REQUIRES THAT ALL LOBBYIST SHALL,BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES(INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS),REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AT
THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT
YOU ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3)MINUTES FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND ARE TO ADDRESS ONLY THE CHAIR
PUBLIC COMMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A FORUM FOR SELF-PROMOTION. PUBLIC COMMENT SPEAKERS WHO ENGAGE IN ADVERTISING THEIR
BUSINESS,PERSONAL POLITICKING OR OTHER FORMS OF SELF-PROMOTION WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PODIUM.
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Agenda Item #: 11 D Tourist Development Tax Marketing Grants
September 24, 2024
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COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO 2003-53,AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2004-05 AND 2007-24,REQUIRES THAT ALL LOBBYIST SHALL,BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES(INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS),REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AT
THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT
YOU ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3)MINUTES FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND ARE TO ADDRESS ONLY THE CHAIR
PUBLIC COMMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A FORUM FOR SELF-PROMOTION. PUBLIC COMMENT SPEAKERS WHO ENGAGE IN ADVERTISING THEIR
BUSINESS,PERSONAL POLITICKING OR OTHER FORMS OF SELF-PROMOTION WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PODIUM
PLACE COMPLETED FORM ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DAIS
Agenda Item #: 11 D Tourist Development Tax Marketing Grants
September 24, 2024
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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO.2003-53,AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2004-05 AND 2007-24,REQUIRES THAT ALL LOBBYIST SHALL,BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES(INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS),REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AT
THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT
YOU ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND ARE TO ADDRESS ONLY THE CHAIR
PUBLIC COMMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A FORUM FOR SELF-PROMOTION. PUBLIC COMMENT SPEAKERS WHO ENGAGE IN ADVERTISING THEIR
BUSINESS,PERSONAL POLITICKING OR OTHER FORMS OF SELF-PROMOTION WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PODIUM.
PLACE COMPLETED FORM ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DAIS
Agenda Item #: 11 D Tourist Development Tax Marketing Grants
September 24, 2024
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COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO.2003-53,AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2004-05 AND 2007-24,REQUIRES THAT ALL LOBBYIST SHALL,BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES(INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS),REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AT
THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT
YOU ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3)MINUTES FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND ARE TO ADDRESS ONLY THE CHAIR
PUBLIC COMMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A FORUM FOR SELF-PROMOTION. PUBLIC COMMENT SPEAKERS WHO ENGAGE IN ADVERTISING THEIR
BUSINESS,PERSONAL POLITICKING OR OTHER FORMS OF SELF-PROMOTION WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PODIUM.
PLACE COMPLETED FORM ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DAIS
Agenda Item #: 11 D Tourist Development Tax Marketing Grants
September 24, 2024
Name: Address/Phone:
Ceding Time To:
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO.2003-53,AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2004-05 AND 2007-24,REQUIRES THAT ALL LOBBYIST SHALL,BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES(INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS),REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AT
THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT
YOU ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND ARE TO ADDRESS ONLY THE CHAIR
PUBLIC COMMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A FORUM FOR SELF-PROMOTION. PUBLIC COMMENT SPEAKERS WHO ENGAGE IN ADVERTISING THEIR
BUSINESS,PERSONAL POLITICKING OR OTHER FORMS OF SELF-PROMOTION WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PODIUM
PLACE COMPLETED FORM ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DAIS
Agenda Item #: 11D Tourist Development Tax Marketing Grants
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COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO.2003-53,AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2004-05 AND 2007-24,REQUIRES THAT ALL LOBBYIST SHALL,BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES(INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS),REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AT
THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT
YOU ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND ARE TO ADDRESS ONLY THE CHAIR
PUBLIC COMMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A FORUM FOR SELF-PROMOTION. PUBLIC COMMENT SPEAKERS WHO ENGAGE IN ADVERTISING THEIR
BUSINESS,PERSONAL POLITICKING OR OTHER FORMS OF SELF-PROMOTION WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PODIUM.
PLACE COMPLETED FORM ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DAIS
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COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO.2003-53,AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2004-05 AND 2007-24,REQUIRES THAT ALL LOBBYIST SHALL,BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES(INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS),REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AT
THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT
YOU ARE LIMITED TO THREE(3)MINUTES FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND ARE TO ADDRESS ONLY THE CHAIR
PUBLIC COMMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A FORUM FOR SELF-PROMOTION. PUBLIC COMMENT SPEAKERS WHO ENGAGE IN ADVERTISING THEIR
BUSINESS,PERSONAL POLITICKING OR OTHER FORMS OF SELF-PROMOTION WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PODIUM.
PLACE COMPLETED FORM ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DAIS
Agenda Item #: 11 D Tourist Development Tax Marketing Grants
September 24, 2024
Name: Address/Phone:
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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO.2003-53,AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2004-05 AND 2007-24,REQUIRES THAT ALL LOBBYIST SHALL,BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES(INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS),REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AT
THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT
YOU ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3)MINUTES FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND ARE TO ADDRESS ONLY THE CHAIR
PUBLIC COMMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A FORUM FOR SELF-PROMOTION. PUBLIC COMMENT SPEAKERS WHO ENGAGE IN ADVERTISING THEIR
BUSINESS,PERSONAL POLITICKING OR OTHER FORMS OF SELF-PROMOTION WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PODIUM.
PLACE COMPLETED FORM ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DAIS