HomeMy WebLinkAboutexhibitPARK PROGRAMMING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MIAMI
AND
AMIGOS TOGETHER FOR KIDS, INC.
FOR THE PROVISION OF AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND
CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT
JOSE MARTI PARK
LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 353 SW 4TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARKS PROGRAMMING AGREEMENT 5
ARTICLE I RECITALS AND DEFINITIONS 6
SECTION 1,1 Recitals 6
SECTION 4.1 Definitions of Terms. 6
ARTICLE II GENERAL DESCRIPTION 8
SECTION 2.1 DESCRIPTION OF PARK.USE 8
ARTICLE III TERM 9
SECTION 3.1 AGREEMENT PERIOD 9
SECTION 3.2 OPTION TO EXTEND. 9
Section 3.3 Holding Over 10
ARTICLE VI PROVIDER'S COVENANTS
SECTION 4.1 BASIC SERVICES. 10
SECTION 4.2 PROVIDER'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 11
SECTION 4.3 PROVIDER'S PERSONNEL 13
SECTION 4.4 FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT. 13
SECTION 4.5 UTILITIES. 14
SECTION 4.6 PROMOTION OF THE CITY 15
SECTION 4.7 REGISTRATION FOR PROVIDER'S SERVICES 15
SECTION 4.8 ANNUAL PLAN. 15
SECTION 4.9 PERFORMANCE REVIEW. 16
SECTION 4.10 PROGRAM SCHEDULE 17
ARTICLE V CONSIDERATION 17
SECTION 5.1 PEE. 18
ARTICLE VI RIGHT TO CANCEL 18
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SECTION 6.1 CANCELLATION BY REQUEST OF EITHER OF THE PARTIES WITHOUT
CAUSE. 18
ARTICLE VII DEFAULT 18
SECTION 7.1 DEFAULT. 18
ARTICLE VIII INDEPENDENT PROVIDER AND HOLD HARMLESS
PROVISIONS 19
SECTION 8.1 INDEPENDENT PROVIDER. 19
SECTION 8.2 AGENCY 19
SECTION 8.3 INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS 20
ARTICLE IX DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PROVIDER'S PROPERTY 20
SECTION 9.1 RISK OF Loss 20
SECTION 9.2 NoTiCE OF DAMAGES OR INJURIES, 21
SECTION 9.3 VANDALISM AND THEFTS. 21
SECTION 9.4 THEFT AND Loss LIABILITY. 21
ARTICLE X ASSIGNMENT 21
SECTION 10.1 ASSIGNMENT 21
ARTICLE XI INSURANCE 22
SECTION I1.1 INSURANCE. 22
ARTICLE XII NOTICE 24
SECTION 12.1 NOTICE. 24
ARTICLE XIII AUDIT AND INSPECTION RIGHTS 25
SECTION 13.1 Auditi and Inspection Rights. 25
ARTICLE XIV AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 25
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SECTION 14.1 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, 25
SECTION 14.2 NONDISCRIMINATION 25
SECTION 14.3 MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS UTILIZATION. 26
SECTION 14.4 AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT 26
SECTION 14.5 SAFETY. 26
ARTICLE XV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 26
SECTION 15.1 APPLICABLE LAW. 26
SECTION 15.2 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. 27
SECTION 15.3 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS 27
SECTION 15.4 AMENDMENTS 27
SECTION 15.5 AWARD OF AGREEMENT. 27
SECTION 15.6 CONFLICT OF INTEREST 27
SECTION 15.7 COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES. 28
SECTION 15.8 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL 28
SECTION 15.9 SEVERAI3ILITY. 28
SECTION 15.10 WAIVER. 28
SECTION 15.11 CAPTION 29
SECTION 15.12 COUNTERPARTS 29
ARTICLE XVI ENTIRE AGREEMENT 29
SECTION 16.1 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. 29
Exhibit A —Premises Description
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PARK PROGRAMMING AGREEMENT
This Park Programming Agreement (the "Agreement") is made as of this day of
, 2005 (being the Effective Date defined in Section 1,2 below) between the City
of Miami (hereinafter called the "City"), and Amigos Together For Kids, Inc. a non-profit
corporation under the laws of the State of Florida (hereinafter called the "Provider") (hereinafter
collectively referred to as the "Parties"),
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City owns and/or has under its jurisdiction and control certain lands and
facilities known as the Jose Marti Park located at 353 SW 4th Street, Miami, Florida, (the "Park")
that may be utilized for community recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, the City is interested in providing after school programs, recreational
programs, cultural activities and facilities for the use and benefit of the people of various age
groups, including, but not limited to, teenagers, children, elderly and families living in the
neighborhoods near the Park; and
WHEREAS, the Provider is interested in providing after school programs including
academic instruction and cultural and recreational activities for youths at the Jose Marti Park to
assist the City;; and
WHEREAS, the common objective of providing such after school programs and cultural
activities for youths may be best achieved through joint and concerted action of the Parties
hereto and in order for the City to accomplish that common objective the City Commission on
, 2005, adopted Resolution No.05- , pursuant to Section 18-86(a)(3)(c) of the
Code of the City of Miami, after the required recommendations, findings and public hearing, and
authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Provider; and
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WHEREAS, as a result of the aforementioned, the City agrees to enter into this
Agreement with the Provider; and
WHEREAS, the Provider agrees to accept this Agreement upon the terms and condition:;
hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants hereinafter
contained to be observed and performed, the Parties hereto do hereby covenant and agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I
RECITALS AND DEFINITIONS
1.1 Recitals.
The foregoing Recitals and all statements contained therein are hereby incorporated into and made a
of this Agreement.
1.2 Definitions of Terms.
For the purpose of this Agreement, the terms defined in this Article shall have the following meaning
(a) "Additional Term" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 3.2.
(b) "Agreement" shall mean this written Park Programming Agreement between the
City of Miami and Provider.
(c) "Agreement Year" shall mean a consecutive twelve (12) month period during the
Term and Additional Terms, if exercised, commencing on the Effective Date.
(d) "City" means the City of Miami, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida.
(e) "City's Equipment" shall mean furniture, fixtures and equipment provided by the
City to Provider for its non-exclusive use at the Premises.
(f) "City Manager" means the administrative head of the City's government who has
been appointed by the City Commission of the City of Miami in accordance with
the provisions of Section 15 of the Charter of the City of Miami, as amended, and
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(g)
who is authorized to execute this Agreement and other documents including
notices required hereunder.
"Community Center" shall mean the multipurpose building within the Park.
(h) "Consideration" shall mean the fee that Provider pays to the City, as the case may
be, for the use of the recreational areas of the Park.
(i)
"Effective Date" shall mean the date that this Agreement is fully executed by both
Provider and City.
(j) "Fees" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.1,
(k) "Fiscal Year" shall mean October 15' to September 30t,
(I) "Option Request" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 3.2.
(m) "Other Activities" shall mean all the activities for all age groups that will use the
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Park.
"Other Programs" shall mean programs and activities provided by the City or by
Other Providers to provide recreational, cultural, educational, and other parks
programs and facilities to all age groups within the neighborhood and City. This
may include programs for area youths within the age range serviced by the
Provider,
"Other Providers" shall mean other organizations licensed by the City or with
which the City has agreements for Other Programs to conduct after school,
educational, recreational, cultural, and other parks programs and activities for
individuals or groups of all ages at the Park.
(p) "Park" shall mean the City -owned property with improvements located at 353 SW
4th Street, Miami, Florida, commonly known as the Jose Marti Park.
(q)
"Park Manager" shall be the City's on -site manager at the Park authorized by the
City to coordinate all the activities at the Park including, but not limited to, those
provided by the Provider at the Premises.
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(r) "Park Director" shall be the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department
authorized by the City to administer this Agreement and coordinate the activities
of the Provider at the Premises.
(s) "Permitted Uses" shall include the provision of after school programs, academic
instruction and cultural and recreational activities for youths.
(t) "Premises" shall mean the Community Center and outdoor areas at the Park as
depicted in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, together with
certain furniture, fixtures and equipment.
(u) "Provider" has the meaning ascribed to it in the opening paragraph of this
Agreement, together with its successors and/or assigns.
(v) "Provider's Services" shall mean the after school programs to assist the children
of the community and parents with academic success in school but mainly to the
children ages 6 to 12, provide the families with opportunities to enhance the
learning process mainly for children from the ls1 grade to the 6th grade levels
through cultural and recreational activities, and to actively engage and embrace
the children of the families in the community during after school hours.
(w)
"Term" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 3.1.
(x) "Termination Date" shall mean the day on which this Agreement expires or such
earlier date as may be specified in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE II
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Section 2.1 Description of Park Use.
The City hereby agrees to engage the Provider in a non-exclusive use of the Park to
provide after school programs, academic instruction and cultural activities to the youths of the
surrounding community of the Park and the City of Miami. The Provider is hereby permitted to
use the Premises, in common with the City and Other Providers for the provision of these
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programs and activities at the Park. Under the direction of the Park Manager and Park Director,
the Provider acknowledges that the City and Other Providers of Other Programs and activities at
the Park will have joint and/or separate use of other areas of the Park. The City will make the
final determination of the use and hours of the various activities at the Park and will attempt to
coordinate the schedules of the Provider and Other Providers so that each provider will have
space available to provide their services.
ARTICLE III
TERM
Section 3.1 Agreement Period.
The terms of the Agreement (the "Term") shall commence on the Effective Date, being
May , 2005. The Agreement shall continue thereafter for three (3) consecutive years ending on
May 2008, unless terminated sooner as provided herein.
Section 3.2 Option to Extend.
Upon the mutual agreement of the parties hereto, this Agreement may be extended for up
to two (2) consecutive additional three (3) year periods. Each extension (each an "Additional
Term") shall be upon the same terms and conditions contained herein, provided that no default,
as defined in the Article 7.1 of this Agreement entitled "Default", shall exist at the time of notice
(as described below) or thereafter exists. If the Provider elects to exercise its option for an
Additional Term, the Provider shall deliver written notice of its intent to the City Manager no
less than six (6) months in advance of expiration of the Term, but no earlier than nine (9) months
prior to the expiration of the Term (the "Option Request"). Upon receipt of the Option Request,
the City shall conduct an audit of the Provider's compliance with the provisions of this
Agreement and the success of the program. Such audit may include, in the City Manager's sole
discretion, a review of the Provider's income statements and other financial records for the
previous years of operation. Based upon the findings of the audit, the City Manager shall
determine, in his sole discretion, whether it is appropriate for the City to renegotiate and revise
the financial terms of this Agreement for any Additional Term. The City shall notify the
Provider within sixty (60) days from receipt of the Option Request of the City's approval or
denial of the Provider's Option Request. The City's approval in this regard may be withheld in
the City Manager's sole discretion. The Term and any Additional Term once exercised shall be
collectively referred to as the "Term".
Any first Additional Term shall begin on May _, 2008 and end on May __, 2011; any
final Additional Tenn shall begin on May , 2011 and end on May , 2014. Any further
extension of this Agreement beyond May __, 2014 shall require approval of the City
Commission,
Section 3.3 Holding Over.
If Provider shall continue using the Premises after the expiration of this Agreement, with
the expressed or implied consent of the City, the use granted under this Agreement shall become
one from month -to -month terminable by either party on thirty (30) days prior written notice.
Such use shall be subject to all terms, conditions, provisions and obligations of this Agreement.
The provisions of this Section shall be in addition to any liability Provider may have to the City
in respect of its holdover.
ARTICLE IV
PROVIDER'S COVENANTS
Section 4.1 Basic Services.
The Provider shall utilize the Premises for the Permitted Uses. The Provider may request
written consent from the City Manager to use the Premises for any other use, but shall not be
authorized to use the Premises for that use until the Provider has received the written consent of
the City Manager, which consent may be conditioned or withheld in the City Manager's sole
discretion,
The Provider shall ensure that the Premises and all the Provider's programs and activities
generated thereon, will be available to assist children and parents in achieving academic success
of children in school, but mainly to the children ages 6 to 12, and will strive to provide the
youths and their families in the surrounding communities and the City with opportunities to
enhance the learning process through cultural and recreational activities mainly for youths from
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the Pi grade to 6th grade levels. The Provider acknowledges and agrees that it will have the
responsibility to fund all of its programs and activities.
Section 4.2 Provider's Duties and Responsibilities.
During the Term, the Provider, at its sole cost and expense, shall perform and oversee all
tasks related to the provision of educational and cultural programs at the Park for the residents of
the nearby community and the City of Miami.
(a) The Provider, at its sole cost and expense, shall:
(i)
be responsible for the provision of materials, installation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of all equipment that is property of
Provider;
(ii) upon conclusion of its activities, straighten up the Premises and secure any
movable equipment in the designated storage areas;
(iii) be responsible for the provision of daily snacks for its youth program
participants and leave the Premises in a neat condition upon conclusion of
the same;
(iv) provide necessary staff to supervise Provider's after school programs and
activities during Provider's operating hours and remain at the Premises
until the children have been dismissed. Provider's days and hours of
operation are generally Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. — 5:00
p.m. The after school program will substantially coincide with the Miami
Dade County Public School Calendar;
(v) assume all operating costs, except as provided herein, retain all receipts
and be responsible for payment of all labor, applicable insurance,
operating supplies and all other general administrative expenses for the
staff of Provider;
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(vi) at all times during the Term continuously conduct operations in the
Premises in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and its Annual
Plan approved by the Parks Director, except where the Premises are
rendered untenantable by reason of fire or other casualty;
be responsible for compliance with any applicable laws to operate the
business;
(viii) provide its services and programs at no cost to the user or the City. In the
event the Provider elects to charge any fee or other charge for Provider's
services and programs, Provider shall submit a schedule of its proposed
fees and charges for Provider's Services (at least ninety (90) days prior to
Provider's anticipated implementation date for such proposed schedule of
fees and charges for the particular services and programs) to the City
Manager for prior written approval, which approval may be withheld or
conditioned in his sole discretion, including the right to require the
Provider to pay additional fees to the City.
(b) The Provider, at its sole cost and expense, shall be responsible for scheduling all
activities conducted in the Premises through the Park Manager; however, the Park
Manager shall use his best efforts to ensure that the Provider is free to provide its
services at the Park and on the Premises from 2:30 pm until 5:00 pm from
Monday through Friday and strive to ensure that there are no scheduling conflicts
with uses of the Premises by Other Providers.
(c)
The Provider agrees to comply with all rules and regulations that may be
promulgated by the Parks Director for the use and operation of the Park inclusive
of the Premises, as the same may be amended from time to time, as necessary, in
the Park Director's sole opinion.
(d) The Provider is authorized to sponsor additional programs with approved Other
Providers for the provision of educational, cultural, recreational, and parks
programs and activities at the Park as long as the additional programs are in
compliance with the Permitted Uses defined under Section 1.1 (s) of the
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Agreement. Provider is responsible to include the sponsorship of these additional
programs with Other Providers under the scheduling of activities to be submitted
to the Park Manager.
(e) Provider shall, at its sole cost and expense, pay all federal state and local taxes,
which may be assessed against its operations, equipment, merchandise or use of
the Park during the term of the Agreement.
Section 4.3 Provider's Personnel,
The Provider shall be required to furnish during its operating hours necessary staff
experienced in the operation and control of the type of operations to be performed hereunder,
delegated with sufficient authority and responsibility to insure proper use and operation of the
Premises in compliance with this Agreement.
The Provider shall require the staff to remain on site and in charge during scheduled
activities. Designated staff must be introduced to the Park Manager prior to commencement of
this Agreement as well any substitutes before commencement of any scheduled activities at the
Premises.
The Provider shall employ, train, pay, supervise and discharge all employees necessary
for the operation of its programs. All such persons shall be the employees of the Provider and
every person performing services in connection with this Agreement, including a subcontractor
or employee of Provider, or any agent or employee of the Provider hired by the Provider, shall be
acting solely on behalf of the Provider. The City shall not be liable for their background,
compensation, or for the consequences of any act or omission on the part of any of them.
Section 4.4 Furnishings and Equipment.
The City has title to the building and the furnishings and fixtures attached to it. The
City's Equipment shall be available for the use of Provider, on a non-exclusive basis, free of any
charge but Provider shall coordinate its use through the Park Manager. The Provider hereby
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accepts the use of the City's Equipment "as is" and "where is". The Provider shall not remove
any of the City's Equipment from the Community Center without the prior written consent of the
Park Manager.
The Provider shall replace or repair, at its sole cost and expense, any of the City's
Equipment, fixtures or furnishings lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed due to acts or omissions of
the Provider, participants of its programs or its agents or employees, normal wear and tear
excepted.
Section 4.5 Utilities.
The City shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish air conditioning, heat, water, lights,
electric current, sewage, and garbage disposal service to the Premises, as appropriate. The
Provider must abide by the rules, regulations, schedules and practices of the City in the
administration of these services.
The City reserves the right to interrupt, curtail or suspend the provision of any utility
service, including but not limited to, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and
equipment serving the Premises, to which Provider may be entitled hereunder when necessary by
reason of accident or emergency, or for repairs, alterations or improvements in the judgment of
the City desirable or necessary to be made or due to difficulty in obtaining supplies or labor or
for any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the City. The work of such repairs,
alterations or improvements shall be prosecuted with reasonable diligence. The City shall in no
respect be liable for any failure of the utility companies or governmental authorities to supply
utility service to Provider or for any limitation of supply resulting from governmental orders or
directives. No diminution or abatement of fees or other charges, nor damages, shall be claimed
by Provider by reason of the City's or other individual's interruption, curtailment or suspension
of a utility service, nor shall this Agreement or any of Provider's obligations hereunder be
affected or reduced thereby.
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Section 4.6 Promotion of the Ci
The Provider acknowledges the benefits afforded to it by the City's providing the Park
for use of Provider's operations and shall provide recognition of the City of Miami for its support
of Provider's Services and programs, in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the City Manager or
designee, in all its marketing, advertising and promotional materials including those materials
used for special events.
Section 4.7 Registration for Provider's Services.
Provider shall create a method for registering persons for its services. Provider shall have
materials available at the Community Center for on -site registration and provide personnel for
such purposes. Provider shall be responsible to coordinate with the Park Manager the use of the
Community Center for on -site registration. Persons living in the community, particularly
children ages 6 through 12 in the 15r through 6th grade levels and their parents shall be able to
register for Provider's Services. Provider agrees to market the availability of Provider's Services
in the community prior to the registration for its services at the Premises. Provider recognizes
that the City's goal is to reach persons living in the community to have an opportunity to access
the services. Provider is committed to making every effort to assist the City in meeting its goal.
In the event that Provider receives notice from a registered sexual offender that he/she is
enrolling or requesting to participate in Provider's Services at the Park, Provider agrees to notify
the Parks Director and Park Manager of such occurrence. The Provider shall not have any
liability in the event the Provider does not receive notice of such circumstances.
Section 4.8 Annual Plan,
Prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement for the first year of the initial Term, and on
each June 15` thereafter during the Term and any Additional Term hereof, Provider shall prepare
and present, in a form acceptable to the Parks Director, the following items for the upcoming
Fiscal Year for Provider's operations at the Premises, for the review and approval of the Parks
Director (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Annual Plan"):
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(f) a description of Provider's Services;
(g) a schedule of Provider's Services;
(h) a description of the general marketing strategy which Provider intends to follow
or implement, as the case may be, to optimize the use of Provider's Services to
benefit the youth of the community;
(i) Provider's course offering schedule on a term —by -term basis; and
(j) The names and contact information of Provider's management representatives and
staff providing services at the Premises.
(k) If pursuant to Section 4.2(a)(viii) of this Agreement, the Provider has requested
and the City Manager has approved a schedule of fees and charges for any of
Provider's Services, then Provider shall also include in its Annual Plan its costs,
fees and charges for those particular services and programs for which Provider is
charging a fee or other charge.
Section 4.9 Performance Review.
Provider shall transmit to the Parks Director in writing, in a format mutually acceptable
to the Provider and Parks Director, an annual report regarding current activities, number of
participants served, participants' resident in the community, and progress of Provider's activities,
Provider shall submit this report to the Parks Director simultaneously with the Annual Plan on
each June 15` during the term and any additional term hereof,
Provider shall submit to the Parks Director such additional reports as may be reasonably
requested regarding Provider's activities at the Premises by the Parks Director. Provider shall
prepare, in writing, in a form acceptable to the Parks Director, any reports or documentation that
may be required by Federal, State or local directives. At the request of the Parks Director,
Provider shall transmit to the Parks Director written statements of Provider's official policy or
specified issues relating to Provider's activities, Provider may use its best efforts to make such
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reasonable changes to its programs and operations, in a timely manner, as may be requested by
the Parks Director as long as such changes do not materially increase Provider's costs.
The City may carry out monitoring and evaluation activities, including visits and
observations by the City staff. Provider shall ensure the cooperation of its employees in such
efforts.
Section 4.10 Program Schedule
The Provider shall prepare, at its sole cost and expense, and shall submit to the Park
Manager, for his review and approval; a proposed schedule of the dates and times the Provider
requires use of the Premises for its programs. The Provider shall submit these schedules to the
Park Manager on or before the dates set forth below for the respective periods:
Operating Period
Schedule Due Date
Aug 1 -- Dec 31
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12112=111■
Dec 1
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Upon receipt of the schedule, the Park Manager shall review the proposed schedule of the
Provider and Other Providers and shall prepare a calendar listing the dates and times each
Provider has use of the various areas of the Park. In the event of a conflict in scheduling use of
the Park, the Park Manager shall review the matter in an attempt to arrange a compromise on
use; however, in the event a compromise cannot be reached, the conflict shall be presented to the
Parks Director for a final decision on the resolution of the conflict.
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ARTICLE V
CONSIDERATION
Section 5.1 Fee.
The City owns, and/or has under its jurisdiction, and controls the Park, which may be
utilized for community cultural, recreational, educational and other park activities. Commencing
on the Effective Date of this Agreement, and on the first of each month thereafter during the term
of the Agreement, Provider shall pay to the City a monthly a fee in the amount of One Dollar
and No Cents ($1.00), plus State of Florida Use Tax if applicable. The fee shall be due on the
first day of each month without notice or demand. Provider shall be responsible for any cost
associated with its programs, included but not limited to, security, equipment, and insurance
during its operating hours.
ARTICLE VI
RIGHT TO CANCEL
Section 6,1 Cancellation by request of either of the parties without cause.
Either party may cancel this Agreement at any time without cause with sixty (60) days
prior written notice to the non -canceling party.
ARTICLE VII
DEFAULT
Section 7,1 Default.
If Provider fails to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement, or fails to
perforrn any of its obligations hereunder, then Provider shall be in default. Upon the occurrence
of a default hereunder the City, in addition to all remedies available to it by law, may after thirty
(30) days written notice given to Provider by the City Manager within which to cease such
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violation or correct such deficiencies, and upon failure of Provider to do so after such written
notice within said thirty (30) day period, this Agreement shall be automatically canceled without
the need for further action by the City. Provider understands and agrees that termination of this
Agreement under this section shall not release Provider from any obligation accruing prior to the
effective date of termination.
ARTICLE VIII
INDEPENDENT PROVIDER AND HOLD HARMLESS PROVISIONS
Section 8.1 Independent Provider.
The Provider shall operate and supervise its programs and activities at the Premises, as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of the City, for the purpose of providing, on a
nonexclusive basis, the Permitted Uses.
The sale, distribution and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Park and/or the
Premises are prohibited unless expressly authorized by the Parks Director in connection with a
special event, The use, sale and distribution of illegal substances at the Park are prohibited.
The Provider acknowledges entering into this Agreement as an independent contractor
and that the Provider shall therefore be responsible for the deposit and payment of any Federal
income taxes, F1CA, unemployment taxes or any similar fees or taxes that become due, and shall
be responsible for the collection and payment of all withholdings, contributions and payroll taxes
relating to services or those employees of the Provider.
Provider and its employees and agents shall be deemed to be independent contractors,
and not agents, employees or representatives of the City and shall not attain rights or benefits
under the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of the City nor any rights generally afforded
classified or unclassified employees; further they shall not be entitled to the Florida Workers
Compensation benefits as employees of the City.
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Section 8.2 Agency.
Nothing herein shall imply or shall be deemed to imply an agency relationship between
the City and Provider.
Section 8.3 Indemnification and Hold Harmless.
Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officials, employees
and agents (collectively referred to as "lndemnitees") and each of them from and against all loss,
costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's fees) or liabilities
(collectively referred to as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or death of any person or
damage to or destruction or loss of any property arising out of, resulting from, or in connection
with (i) the performance or non-performance of the services contemplated by this Agreement
which is or is alleged to be directly or indirectly caused, in whole or in part, by any act,
omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of Provider or its employees, agents
or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Provider") or (ii) the failure of the Provider to
comply with any of the paragraphs herein or the failure of the Provider to conform to statutes,
ordinances, or other regulations or requirements of any governmental authority, federal or state,
in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Provider expressly agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless the lndemnitees, or any of them, from and against all liabilities which may be
asserted by an employee or former employee of Provider, or any of its subcontractors, as
provided above, for which the Provider's liability to such employee or former employee would
otherwise be limited to payments under state workers' compensation or similar laws. Provider
shall not indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnitees from and against any Liabilities,
which are or alleged to be directly or indirectly caused solely by the lndemnitees.
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ARTICLE IX
DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PROVIDER' PROPERTY
SECTION 9.1 Risk of Loss.
City shall not be liable for injury or damage to th property or merchandise of the
Provider or its employees, invitees, patrons occurring in or about the Premises caused by or
resulting from anyone or any peril whatsoever which may affect the Premises, including, without
limitation, fire, steam, electricity, gas, water, rain, vandalism or theft which may leak or flow
from or into any part of the Premises, or from the breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects
of the pipes, sprinklers, wires, appliances, plumbing, air conditioning or lighting fixtures of the
Premises, or from hurricane or any act of God or any act
f negligence of any user of the
facilities or occupants of the Premises or any person whomsoever, whether such damage or
injury results from conditions arising upon the Premises or upon other portions of the Premises
or from other sources.
Section 9.2 Notice of Damages or Injuries.
The Provider shall give City prompt written notice
occurring at the Premises and shall report any such fire, dama
Park Manager immediately upon discovery.
Section 9.3 Vandalism and Thefts.
Where vandalism or theft occurs to Provider's equipme
of any fire, damage or injury
e or injury at the Premises to the
t or operation, it shall be the sole
responsibility and liability of Provider to insure, repair or replce damaged or stolen equipment
at Provider's expense within a reasonable period of time in order for them to continue to provide
the services contemplated by this Agreement. All vandalis
Manager immediately upon discovery.
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shall be reported to the Park
Section 9.4 Theft and Loss Liability.
City will not be responsible for any of Provider's losses or thefts, and any such losses
must be borne solely by the Provider out of its own funds they may not be used to diminish or be
absorbed by payment due the City.
ARTICLE X
ASSIGNMENT
Section 10.1 Assignment.
This Agreement and the rights of the Provider and obligations hereunder may not be
delegated or assigned by either party without the express written consent of the other party
which consent may be conditioned or withheld in the their sole discretion.
ARTICLE XI
INSURANCE
Section 11.1 Insurance.
The Provider, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain and maintain in full force and
effect at all times throughout the Term and any Additional Term of this Agreement and through
any periods of extensions, the following insurance:
A. Commercial General Liability insurance on a comprehensive general liability
coverage form, or its equivalent, including contractual liability, products and completed
operations with a limit no less than $1,000,000, personal and advertisement injury with a
limit of no less than $1,000,000, personal injury and premises and operations coverage
against all claims, demands or actions, bodily injury, personal injury, death or property
damage occurring in the Premises with such limits as may be reasonably requested by the
City from time to time but not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and
property damage. The City shall be named as Additional Insured on the policy or
policies of insurance.
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Notwithstanding the above, in the event any injury or damage to the Park is
caused by the negligence or intentional acts of the City, or any Other Provider, their
employees, agents, contractors, licensees or invitees, the Provider shall not be responsible
for such injury, damage, repair andfor any replacement reuired.
B. Automobile liability insurance covering
owned and hired vehicles used in conjunction with opera
The policy or policies of insurance shall contain sue
requested by the City from time to time but not less than
property damage. The requirements of this provision ma
a written statement that no automobiles are used to con.
named as additional insured on this policy.
all owned, borrowed or non -
ions covered by this agreement.
limits as may be reasonably
$500,000 for bodily injury and
be waived upon submission of
uct business. The City shall be
C. Worker's Compensation in the form and mounts required by Florida law.
D. Professional Liability with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per
occurrence, General Aggregate Limit of $1,000,000 and ' deductible not to exceed 10%.
E. The City's Director of Risk Manageme t has the right to amend the
insurance requirements by the issuance of a notice in writing to the Provider. The
Provider shall provide any other insurance or security re onably required by the Director
of Risk Management.
F. The policy or policies of insurance required shall be so written that the
policy or policies may not be canceled or materially changed without thirty (30) days
advance written notice to the City. Said notice should b I delivered to the City of Miami,
Department of Risk Management, 444 SW 2nd Avenue, :h Floor, Miami, FL 33130 with
copy to City of Miami, Department of Economic Develo ment, 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3r1
Floor, Miami, FL 33130.
G. A current Evidence of Insurance and Policy of Insurance evidencing the
aforesaid required insurance coverage shall be suppled to the Department of Risk
Management of the City at the commencement of the to of this Agreement and a new
Evidence and Policy shall be supplied at least twenty (2 ) days prior to the expiration of
each such policy. Insurance policies required herein shall be issued by companies
authorized to do business under the laws of the Stat of Florida, with the following
qualifications as to management and financial strength: he company should be rated "A"
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as to management, and no less than class "V" as to finarcial strength, in accordance with
the latest edition of Best's Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Oldwick,
New Jersey, or its equivalent. All policies and/or certifi
review and verification by Risk Management prior to in
documentation of insurance by the City or by any of its
less coverage than required, does not constitute a waive
fulfill the insurance requirements herein.
sates of insurance are subject to
Durance approval. Receipt of any
representatives, which indicates
r of the Provider's obligation to
The Provider's failure to procure insurance shall in no way release the Provider
from its obligations and responsibilities as provided herein.
ARTICLE XII
NOTICE
Section 12.1 Notice.
All notices or other communications which shall or nay be given pursuant to this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal service or by certified mail
addressed to the Parties at their respective addresses indicate below or as the same may be
changed in writing from time to time. Such notice shall be de med given on the day on which
personally served, or if by certified mail, on the fifth day after eing posted or the date of actual
receipt, whichever is earlier.
NOTICE TO THE CITY:
City of Miami
City Manager
3500 Pan Arnerican Drive
Miami, FL 33133
WITH COPY TO:
City of Miami
City Attorney
444 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 945
Miami, FL 33130
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NOTICE TO THE PROVIDER:
Amigos To ether for Kids, Inc.
801 Southw st 3rd Avenue, Suite 300
Miami, Flor'da 33130
City of Miami
Department of Economic Development
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33130
City of Miami
Department of Parks and Recreation
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 8e' Floor
Miami, FL 33130
ARTICLE XIII
AUDIT AND INSPECTION RIGHTS
13.1 The City may, at reasonable times, and for a period of up to three (3) years
following the expiration date of this Agreement, audit, or cause to be audited, those books and
records of Provider, which are related to Provider's performance under this Agreement. Provider
agrees to maintain all such books and records at its principal place of business for a period of
three (3) years after the expiration of this Agreement. The City may, at reasonable times during
the term hereof, inspect the Premises, as the City deems reasonably necessary, to determine
whether the Provider's Services required to be provided under this Agreement conform to the
terms hereof, if applicable.
ARTICLE XIV
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Section 14.1 Affirmative Action.
The Provider may have in place an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy and shall institute a plan for its achievement, which will require that action be taken to
provide equal opportunity in hiring and promoting for women, minorities, individuals with
disabilities, and veterans, Such plan will include a set of positive measures which will be taken
to insure nondiscrimination in the work place as it relates to hiring, firing, training and
promotion. In lieu of such a policy/plan, the Provider shall submit a Statement of Assurance
indicating that their business is in compliance with all relevant Civil Rights laws and regulations.
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Section 14.2 Nondiscrimination.
The Provider agrees that it will not discriminate against any person based upon race,
religion, color, sex, ancestry, age, national origin, disability or marital status, in the use of the
Property and improvements thereof. It is expressly understood that upon a determination by a
court of competent jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred, the City shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement.
Section 14.3 Minority/Women Business Utilization.
The Provider may use its best efforts to purchase/contract fifty-one (51 %) of its annual
goods and services requirements from Hispanic, Black and Women businesses/Providers
registered/certified with the City's Office of Minority/Women Business Affairs. Such lists are
available to the Provider at the City's Office of Minority/Women Business Affairs.
Section 14A American with Disabilities Act.
Provider shall affirmatively comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act ("ADA") in the course of utilizing the Premises including Titles 1 and II of the
ADA (regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability) and all applicable regulations,
guidelines and standards. Additionally, Provider shall take affirmative steps to ensure
nondiscrimination in employment of disabled persons.
Section 14.5 Safety.
Provider will allow City inspectors, agents or representatives the ability to monitor its
compliance with safety precautions as required by federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations
and ordinances. By performing these inspections the City, its agents, or representatives are not
assuming any liability by virtue of these laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. Provider shall
have no recourse against the City, its officials, employees, directors, agents or representatives
from the occurrence, non-occurrence or result of such inspection(s). Upon occupancy of the
Premises, Provider shall contact the Risk Management Department at (305) 416-1700 to
schedule the inspection(s).
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ARTICLE XV
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 15.1 Applicable Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Florida applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely within the State.
Section 15.2 Compliance with Laws.
Provider shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders,
ordinances and codes pertaining to its performance under this Agreement_
Section 15.3 Successors and Assigns.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties herein, their heirs, executors, legal
representatives, successors and assigns.
Section 15.4 Amendments.
The City and Provider by mutual agreement shall have the right but not the obligation to
amend this Agreement in writing. The City Manager is authorized to execute any amendments
to the Agreement and shall be effective only when signed by City Manager and Provider and
shall be incorporated as a part of this Agreement.
Section 15.5 Award of Agreement.
Provider warrants that it has not employed or retained any person employed by City to
solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay any
person employed by City any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind
contingent upon or resulting from the award of this Agreement.
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Section 15.6 Conflict of Interest.
Provider is aware of the conflict of interest laws as set forth in Section 2-611 of the Code
of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, and agrees that it will comply in all respects with the
terms thereof.
Section 15.7 Court Costs and Attorneys' Fees.
Venue for any legal proceedings shall be in Miami —Dade County, Florida. In the event
that it becomes necessary for City to institute legal proceedings to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement, each party shall pay its own court costs and attorney(s)' fees.
Section 15.8 Waiver of Jury Trial.
The parties hereby knowingly, irrevocable, voluntarily and intentionally waive any right
either may have to a trial by jury in respect of any action, proceeding or counterclaim based on
this Agreement, or arising out of, under or in connection with this Agreement or any amendment
or modification of this Agreement, or any other agreement executed by and between the parties
in connection with this Agreement, or any course of conduct, course of dealing, statements
(whether verbal or written) or actions of any party hereto. This waiver of jury trial provision is a
material inducement for the City and Provider entering into the subject transaction.
Section 15.9 Severability.
If any provision of the Agreement, or any paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word, or
the application thereof, is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall be construed as if
such invalid part were never included herein and the Agreement shall be and remain valid and
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Section 15.10 Waiver.
No waiver of any provision hereof shall be deemed to have been made unless such
waiver is in writing and signed by City or Provider, The failure of either party to insist upon the
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strict performance of any of the provisions or conditions of this Agreement shall not be
construed as waiving or relinquishing in the future any such covenants or conditions but the
sarne shall continue and remain in full force and effect.
Section 15.11 Caption.
The captions contained in this Agreement are inserted only as a natter of convenience
and for reference and in no way define, limit or prescribe the scope of this Agreement or the
intent of any provisions thereof.
Section 15.12 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in several counterparts, each of which
will be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
ARTICLE XVI
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
Section 16.1 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the City and the Provider with
respect to the subject matter hereof, and all prior Agreements between the parties, written or oral,
shall be of no further force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and
year first above written.
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ATTEST:
THE CITY OF MIAMI,
a municipal corporation
oldie State of Florida
By: By:
Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Joe Arriola
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
AND CORRECTNESS REQUIREMENTS
By: By:
Jorge L. Fernandez Dania Carrillo, Director
City Attorney Risk Management Department
PROVIDER
Amigos Together For Kids, Inc.
A not -for -profit corporation
WITNESS:
By: By:
Signature Chairman
Corporate Secretary Print Name
By:
Signature
Print Name
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Exhibit A
Premises Description
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MASTER PLAN
EXHIBIT A
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