2004-025
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND MIAMI
FITNESS CONNECTION INC. TO PROVIDE
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS,
LEAGUES, AND SERVICES AS SET FORTH IN RFP 04-4-
5-2; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" between the City of Aventura and Miami Fitness
Connection, Inc. to provide recreational programs, activities events, leagues, and
services as set forth in RFP 04-4-5-2.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to
carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 3.
adoption.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Diamond, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Auerbach, and upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner lev Auerbach
Commissioner Jay R. Beskin
Commissioner Ken Cohen
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Manny Grossman
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Resolution No. 2004-1.L
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of April, 2004.
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F EY .PERLO ,MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF AVENTURA
AND MIAMI FITNESS CONNECTION, INC. FOR
RECREATIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 13th"day of April, 2004 between
the City of Aventura, a Florida municipal corporation, (CITY), and Miami Fitness
Connection, Inc. (CONTRACTOR).
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to retain the professional services of
CONTRACTOR to provide recreational management services; and
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR desires to provide
management services to the CITY and its residents.
recreational
ARTICLE I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The CONTRACTOR agrees to:
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Provide recreational management services for residents at the City of
Aventura Founders Park, Aventura Community/Recreation Center and all
City Parks in accordance with the conditions and specifications as set forth
in RFP # 04-4-5-2 (attached hereto as Exhibit "A") and all existing and
future rules, regulations, and procedures relating to the usage of the City's
facilities.
1.2
Conduct recreational programs, activities, events, leagues, and services as
assigned by the City Manager, or his designee, in a professional, careful
and responsible manner with due regard for the safety of the participants
and others, during normal operating hours.
1.3
Be solely responsible, at CONTRACTOR's sole expense, for providing and
paying for all instructors, counselors, officials, coaches, uniforms, and other
personnel costs associated with recreational programs, activities, events,
leagues, and services, or as required by the CITY, at its sole discretion.
The CITY shall provide necessary maintenance, equipment and facilities
for all programs as described in Section 1.2.
1.4
Be solely responsible for securing the services of and compensating
assistants or other personnel, as may be required, to perform the
recreational services safely and adequately. CONTRACTOR shall also
advise the Community Services Director, in writing, of schedules, to which
the Community Services Director may recommend changes.
1.5
Provide all programs, activities, events, leagues, and services as directed
by the Community Services Director, at his sole discretion. The
Community Services Director shall authorize each activity, league, or
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program prior to planning registration and approve all schedules prior to
the CONTRACTOR conducting registration.
Provide that all officials used by CONTRACTOR shall be certified as
approved by the Community Services Director prior to the start of each
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1.8
Provide that all coaches involved in youth sports or leagues shall be
certified by the NYSCA. City shall provide NYSCA classes for the
coaches. All fees shall be paid by the coach.
Provide to City at the close of registration, a list of all participants, along
with a signed CITY approved release form.
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1.9
Advise the CITY, at no charge, of specific purchasing needs including all
other related supplies.
1.10 Provide all scheduling and other items and programs necessary to provide
recreational programs. CITY shall approve all uniforms prior to issuance.
CONTRACTOR shall provide CITY with any special maintenance
requirements with at least seven (7) days prior notice.
1.11 Actively supervise the daily operation of each programs, activities, events,
leagues, and services, and Contractor shall provide a minimum of one
employee on each site during all activities.
1.12 Actively supervise youth sports teams at all times. All programs shall have
a supervision ratio of not less than 1: 12 at all times, including practices. All
children shall be constantly and appropriately supervised at all times.
1.13 Recognize that all City facilities shall be available for general public use at
anytime, except for league games, or as otherwise authorized by the
Community Services Director.
1.14 Be responsible for enforcing compliance with the approved rules for all
leagues and programs. The CITY reserves the right to enact other rules, if
necessary, at its sole discretion.
1.15 Require that all officials, coaches, volunteers, and instructors undergo
background screening prior to supervising children, and furnish all reports
to the CITY. The CITY reserves the right to suspend, bar, or expel any
employee, coach, volunteer, counselor, or instructor for any reason, at its
sole discretion, without recourse from the subject person or the
CONTRACTOR.
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
ARTICLE 2
FEES AND COMPENSATION
The CONTRACTOR shall be compensated from fees collected from
participants or teams participating in recreational leagues and programs
from CONTRACTOR. All fees shall be approÝéd by the City Manager, and
CONTRACTOR shall not alter existing fees, or introduce any new fees
without the written approval of the City Manager. CONTRACTOR shall be
paid 75% of all revenues derived from all recreational programs managed
by CONTRACTOR hereunder. Said payments shall be due and payable
by the fifteenth of each month for revenues derived from the previous
month.
CONTRACTOR shall not charge any participant for any other services not
contained in the Agreement.
All items sold by CONTRACTOR shall be approved by the Community
Services Director prior to offering any item for sale.
CONTRACTOR shall keep all books and league lists/rosters in accordance
with standard accounting procedures, and shall make them available to the
CITY for inspection and audit at all times.
2.5
CONTRACTOR shall provide all other equipment necessary for office
operation.
2.6
CONTRACTOR may solicit sponsors for recreational sports leagues,
subject to CITY approval, at its sole discretion. Sponsors shall not be
solicited without the express written consent of the Community Services
Director.
ARTICLE 3
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement may be terminated upon ten (10) days written notice from the
CITY at CITY's sole discretion. In the event of termination by the CITY, the
CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to any compensation other than that earned
prior to and during the notice period. CONTRACTOR may terminate this
Agreement, at its sole discretion, by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the
CITY.
ARTICLE 4
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR has control over the means and methods by which it performs
the services. CONTRACTOR, its employees and agents shall be deemed
independent contractors and not agents or employees of the CITY, and shall not
attain any rights or benefits generally afforded City employees; further,
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CONTRACTOR, its employees and agents shall not be deemed entitled to the
CITY'S worker's compensation, insurance benefits or similar laws.
ARTICLE 5
INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE
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CONTRACTOR agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY from
and against any and all claims, suits, damages, liabilities or causes of action
arising during the term of this Agreement, arising out of, related to, or in any way
connected with the performance or non-performance of any provision of this
Agreement required of the CONTRACTOR, including personal injury, loss of life
or damage to property and from and against any orders, judgment or decrees
which may be entered, and from and against all costs, attorney's fees, and
expenses incurred in and about the defense of any such claim and the
investigation thereof. However, nothing shall be deemed to indemnify CITY for
any liability or claim arising solely out of the negligent performance or failure of
performance of CITY.
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6.2
6.3
6.4
ARTICLE 6
INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall provide, pay for, and maintain in force at all times
during the period of this Agreement, a Comprehensive General Liability
Insurance Policy with minimum bodily injury coverage of $1,000,000.00
(one million dollars) and $200,000.00 (two hundred thousand dollars)
property damage liability; workers compensation insurance as required by
State Statue, and business automobile insurance. The CONTRACTOR'S
insurance coverage shall be considered the primary carrier.
The Worker's Compensation insurance shall be at the statutory amount to
apply for all employees in compliance with the "Workers' Compensation
Law" of the State of Florida and all applicable federal laws. In addition,
the policy(ies) must include: Employers' Liability at the statutory coverage
amount.
The Business Automobile Liability shall be with minimum limits of One
Million Dollars (1,000,000.00) per occurrence combined single limit for
Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. Coverage must be
afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the
Business Automobile Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as
filed by the Insurance Services Office, and must include: Owned Vehicles;
hired and Non-Owned Vehicles; and employers' Non-Ownership.
The CITY shall be named, as an additional insured on all insurance
policies the CONTRACTOR is required to provide.
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7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
ARTICLE 7
MISCELLANEOUS
CONTRACTOR shall, without additional expenses to CITY be responsible
for obtaining any necessary licenses and for complying with any
applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, ordinances, and
regulations in connection with the performance of the services specified
herein. CONTRACTOR shall take proper safety and health precautions,
including the employment of needed assistance, to protect participants,
the CITY, the public and property of others. CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for all service performed until completion of this Agreement.
The CONTRACTOR shall not promote any privately owned business in a
CITY park facility or solicit any participant in a CITY park for any privately
owned business. It is further understood that such action(s) may result in
immediate termination of the Agreement and the forfeiture of all
compensation due to the CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR shall meet with the Community Services Director or
designee, and shall attend all meetings as required.
No modification, amendment, or alteration of the terms and conditions
contained shall be effective unless contained in a written document
executed with the same formality and equal dignity herewith.
This Agreement is non-transferable or assignable, and CONTRACTOR
agrees not to transfer or assign the performance of services called for in
the Agreement.
This Agreement sets forth the full and complete understanding of the
Parties as of the effective date, and supersedes any and all negotiations,
agreements, and representations made or dated prior to this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this
Agreement on the date above:
CITY OF AVENTURA
By:
Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM
City Manager
ATTEST:
Teresa M. Soroka, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
City Attorney
CONTRACTOR
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Miami Fitness Connection, Inc.
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