Agenda 05/28/2013 Item #16D 6 5/28/2013 16.D.6.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to waive competition and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between
Collier County and the Gulf Coast Adult Soccer League, Inc. to provide amateur soccer league
programs at Collier County Park facilities
OBJECTIVE: To provide amateur adult soccer league programs at Collier County Park facilities that
will promote health and fitness within the community.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Parks and Recreation Department has established a standard of soccer
programs for the citizens based on the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). The
Florida State Soccer Association is the official governing body representing the U.S. Soccer (FIFA) in
Florida. The purpose of the FSSA is to promote and administer the game of soccer in all the United States
Soccer Federation approved forums within the State of Florida. FSSA is composed of soccer officials
throughout the State dedicated to act in the best interest of the sport, including, but not limited to
governance, officiating and establishing soccer standards offered to the Collier County soccer leagues and
players within the Parks and Recreation Department.
The Gulf Coast Adult Soccer League (GCASL) is the only league in the Southwest Florida region
affiliated with the Florida State Soccer Association (FSSA) and is one of the largest of the 50 state
associations comprising the Amateur Division of the United States Amateur Soccer Association.
Although there are other FSSA affiliated leagues in Florida; it would create a burden on the participants
as well as the County as it would require them to travel to the specific area where the league is located,
increasing expenses.
The GCASL responsibilities are outlined in the attached memorandum of understanding; the annual fees
are: $80.00 during the Fall and Spring and $70.00 during Summer per player per season which establishes
fees to maintain league status, the payment of administrative and league fee per participant, insurance for
injuries and the establishment of a league Board to set forth, define, and establish mutual agreement,
understandings, guidelines, and obligations between Collier County and Gulf Coast Adult Soccer League
to coordinate amateur adult soccer league programs. The County will coordinate all efforts as well as
provide schedules and facilities for the soccer league programs.
In order to continue to maintain this elevated soccer standard and to promote the integrity of the Parks and
Recreation and its affiliation with the Federation of the International Football Association(FIFA) and the
Florida State Soccer Association; per the Board's Purchasing Policy (V. A.4)to waive competition in the
best interest of the County, staff recommends waiving competition and executing the memorandum of
understanding with the Gulf Coast Adult Soccer League, Inc.
FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated revenue in the amount of $68,000 is budgeted in General Fund 001,
Athletic Programs.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved as to form and legality, and requires a
majority vote for Board approval. -JW
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
executive summary.
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners waives competition and approves
the memorandum of understanding between Collier County and the Gulf Coast Adult Soccer League,Inc.
to provide amateur soccer league programs at Collier County Park facilities.
Prepared By: Natali Betancur, Operations Analyst,Parks and Recreation Department
Attachment(s):Memorandum of Understanding
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.6.
Item Summary: Recommendation to waive competition and approve a Memorandum of
Understanding between Collier County and the Gulf Coast Adult Soccer League, Inc.
Meeting Date: 5/28/2013
Prepared By
Name: BetancurNatali
Title: Operations Analys,Parks &Rec-NCRP Admin
4/29/2013 3:12:59 PM
Approved By
Name: KaseeskaMillie
Date: 4/30/2013 12:46:39 PM
Name: WardKelsey
Title: Manager-Contracts Administration,Purchasing&Ge
Date: 5/1/2013 10:37:08 AM
Name: MarkiewiczJoanne
Title:Manager-Purchasing Acquisition,Purchasing&Gene
Date: 5/1/2013 12:41:16 PM
Name: WilliamsBarry
Title:Director-Parks&Recreation,Parks&Recreation
Date: 5/7/2013 9:27:55 AM
Name: AlonsoHailey
Title: Operations Analyst,Public Service Division
Date: 5/9/2013 2:11:00 PM
Name: WrightJeff
Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney
Date: 5/14/2013 10:31:09 AM
Name: CarnellSteve
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Title: Director-Purchasing/General Services,Purchasing }
Date: 5/14/2013 12:06:30 PM
Name: WrightJeff
Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney
Date: 5/16/2013 10:53:55 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney
Date: 5/16/2013 11:43:40 AM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title:Director-Corp Financial and Mgmt Svs,CMO
Date: 5/16/2013 4:40:45 PM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title:Director-Corp Financial and Mgmt Svs,CMO
Date: 5/16/2013 5:24:06 PM
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between
GULF COAST ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE,INC.
and
COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FOR THE USE OF
NORTH COLLIER REGIONAL PARK-SOCCER COMPLEX
(AMATEUR SOCCER LEAGUE FOR ADULTS)
This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into between the Gulf Coast Adult Soccer
League, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as"GCASL"), and the Collier County Parks and Recreation
Department, by and through the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (hereinafter
referred to as the``County").
I. Purpose
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to memorialize the basic understanding of
terms of use of the North Collier Regional Park-Soccer Complex for an amateur adult soccer
league. Under this MOU, Gulf Coast and the County will work together to facilitate the
provision and operation of an amateur adult soccer league under the rules and regulations of the
Florida State Soccer Association and Collier County Government. Both panics agree to provide
flexibility, communication, and collaboration toward this purpose.
GCASL is affiliated with the Florida State Soccer Association ("FSSA"), which is one of the
largest of the 50 state associations comprising the Amateur Division of the United States
Amateur Soccer Association. The FSSA's purpose is to promote and administer the game of
soccer in all its United States Soccer Federation approved forms—be it outdoor or indoor, among
men and women eighteen (18) years of age and over within the State of Florida—and to manage
all intra-state games leading to National Cups.
There are currently over 22 affiliated leagues throughout the state that represent over 550 teams
and 12,000 players. The various leagues have divisions of competition which include: men's
open,women's open,men's over 30, women's over 30, men's over 40,coed, 7 v 7 and others.
Membership in FSSA includes:
• Player and team insurance
• Network of leagues and teams throughout the state
• Regular communication about programs and opportunities within the state and around the
nation
• Opportunity to participate in state and national cup competitions
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• Access to certified referee assignors and certified referees
• Assistance from FSSA board of directors and member leagues in reaching your league's
goals
11. Under this MOU, GCASL agrees to:
1. Provide proof that the GCASL is affiliated with the Florida State Soccer Association;
2. Establish the necessary fees required to maintain league status and eligibility;
3. Collect all seasonal team registration fees;
4. Establish a League Disciplinary Board;
5. Develop assignor and referee agreements in conjunction with County personnel;
6. Pay administrative and league fee per participant for each league season due to the
County on a seasonal league basis;
7. Submit an annual financial report,including revenues and expenditures to the Collier
County Parks and Recreation Department("CCPRD")by January 1.5`"of the prior
year following the most recent facility request by the League;
8. Provide a list of Board of Directors and/or Organizational Officers with contact
information(annually);
9. Provide proof of liability insurance/certificate of insurance coverage: General
liability coverage of not less than$500,000 per occurrence(annually);
10. Include the Collier County Board of County Commissioners as a named additional
insured;
11.Prominently display the CCPRD logo on all brochures, flyers,registration forms, and
other advertising materials,including advertisements in the news media.
III. Under this MOU,the County agrees to:
1. Provide required field and lighting for League and State Tournaments;
2. Develop schedules and statistics in conjunction with league requirements;
3. Provide state player database registration;
4. Provide league meeting rooms;
5. Provide field and game hotline;
6. Provide access to Park personnel for security and league play activities;
7. Provide administrative support for seasonal team registration;
8. Make available the following forms:
a. Team Individual Information sheet
b. Official GCASL&CCPRD Team Roster
c. FSSA and GCASL release and disclaimer
d. Team payment and fee worksheet
9. Observe a"League Season"as follows:
a. 2 seasons-Fall (Sept through Dee) & Spring(February—May)both 14 weeks
b. Summer- 9 weeks
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IV.General Conditions
Fee Structure:
Annual State Fee—FSSA Sept jt to Aug 31'4 I $35.00(annually) per player
per season subject to change
per FSSA
Dual Registration Fee $15.00
Referee Fees $25.00 per game per team
League and Administrative Fee-per player
Fall&Spring $45.00 per player per season
Summer $35.00 per player per season
League Exhibits and Publications:
• Exhibit A-CAUTIONABLE(YELLOW CARD)AND SEND OFF(RED CARD)
OFFENCES
• FIFA-RULES AND REGULATIONS & SODE OF CONDUCT
• 7V7 RULES OF PLAY
• League Structure-Divisions
• League Registration Periods
League Meetings:
Monthly meetings will be held with members of the GCASL Board of Directors and Collier
County Parks and Recreation personnel.Together, this team will ensure that wholesome,healthy
and enjoyable recreation activities are available to Amateur Adults in the County. While the
County Administration does not get closely involved with the structure, organization or
administration of Organization operations, the County Recreation Department must remain
accountable and responsible to citizens for any actions taken on its behalf by any affiliate
organization, including Amateur Adult Sports Organizations. Since the County provides
valuable assets that are funded by taxpaying citizens and the County allows use of these assets
to the Organizations, Organizations must be prepared to provide their services in consonance
with existing County policies, ordinances and good business practices. In addition, there may be
times when the County is asked to become involved in issues related to Organization operations.
In these instances, the Organization must be prepared to cooperate with the CCPRD or The
Board of County Commissioners to resolve issues in cases not specifically covered by this
Memorandum of Understanding MOU.
V.Duration of Memorandum of Understanding
This MOU covers the 3 year period from June 13t,2013 to December 31', 2016 with a one(1)
one year renewal option.
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VI. Geographic Scope of Memorandum of Understanding
This MOU will apply to all approved park sites, as well as CCPRD approved school sites,
VI.Termination
Either party to this Memorandum of Understanding may terminate its responsibilities and
agreements made herein upon no less than 30 (thirty) days advance notice to each of the other
party. In the event of termination by either party, payment will be made by the League to the
County for services rendered through the effective date of termination.
In agreement with the provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding, the parties affix their
signatures in the spaces provided. This Memorandum of Understanding is signed and agreed by
the parties and shall become effective upon execution by both parties.
AS TO COUNTY:
Dated:
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
BY:
,Deputy Clerk Georgia A. Hiller,Chairwoman
AS TO GCASL:
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GULF COAST ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE, INC.,
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Approved as to form
and E tl sufficiency:
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Assistant County Attorney
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