HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-2023USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND
SEBASTIAN RNER AREA LITTLE LEAGUE, INC.
IN AND FOR CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the CITY OF SEBASTIAN, a Florida municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CITY",
and the SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA LITTLE LEAGUE, INC., a non-profit Florida corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "LITfLE LEAGUE", agree to be legally bound as follows:
I. USE OF PREMISES
From January 1 through December 31 of the years 2008 through 2023, LITTLE LEAGUE shall be
allowed use of Fields 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the batting cages located on the northern portion of the Barber Street
Sports Complex as shown in the schematic attached hereto marked Exhibit I, as well as the use of the
Refreshment stand/Restroom building in said Exhibit, in accordance with the terms set forth herein, for the
purpose of operating a youth baseball league. The areas subject to this use agreement shall hereinafter be
called the "Premises".
LITTLE LEAGUE shall be entitled to ancillary use of public parking and recreational facilities within
the Barber Street Sports Complex on the same terms as all other members of the public.
II. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
CITY shall generally maintain the Premises in the same manner as other similar City parks.
LITTLE LEAGUE shall have the following responsibility:
a) Preparation of Fields: Assume responsibility for and undertake any and all
preparations and efforts required to be performed on the Premises in order that it may
be used as a playing field for the game of baseball, including, but not by way of
limitation, lining, dragging, and raking of batter boxes, base lines and warning tracks.
Furthermore, it shall be LITTLE LEAGUE responsibility to furnish all equipment
necessary to play baseball; provided, however, that the CITY shall, on a yearly or as
needed bases, due to normal ordinary wear and tear, replace sets of bases and
pitching rubbers
b) CleaninQ: Keep the Premises and all improvements erected thereon in a clean and
orderly state, including, but not by way of limitation, all fields and adjacent spectator
areas, the announcers' stands and scoreboards, the "dugouY' areas of each field, the
refreshment stand, and the restrooms. LITTLE LEAGUE's obligation to clean shall
include the duty to collect and deposit all trash and garbage into the containers
located on the Premises for this purpose. LITTLE LEAGUE's responsibilities shall also
include the duty to supply the restrooms with toilet paper and all other necessary
sanitary items.
c) Improvements: LITTLE LEAGUE shall not cause any improvements to be made to the
Premises without the advance written consent of the CITY. Provided, however, that
this provision shall not be deemed to prevent the LITTLE LEAGUE from performing or
arranging for the performance of any of its duties or exercising any of its rights under
the Agreement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing between the parties hereto, all
costs of any improvements shall be borne by the LITTLE LEAGUE. All improvements
made on the Premises, including the construction of buildings and installation of
fixtures, shall become the property of the CITY upon their construction or installation,
but shall be deemed part of the Premises for purpose of this Agreement.
d) Siqns: LITTLE LEAGUE shall be permitted the right to post commercial or private
advertising signs as a fund raiser. All funds derived from this advertisement shall be
used to make Premises improvements or directly fund LITTLE LEAGUE. Signs shall
not be posted on the outfield fence of field #3 and #4. The CITY reserves the right to
reject and prohibit posting of signs on the Premises at any time.
e) Securitv: Keep locked the announcers' stands and the refreshment stand/restroom
building, including related storage areas, when such premises are not being used.
III. POSSESSION AND ACCESS
The rights granted LITTLE LEAGUE herein relate to use of public facilities and do not in any way
constitute possession of the Premises by LITTLE LEAGUE. At all times CITY retains all rights of control and
access to facilities subject to this agreement.
N. CITY USE DURING TIME OF USE RIGHTS
Between the months of December 1— July 31, LITfLE LEAGUE shall have use of the Premises
as stated herein; however, if it does not interfere with a scheduling, upon fifteen (15) days written notice,
CITY shall be entitied to use of the facilities on a short-term basis for special events.
Between the months of August 1— November 30, LITTLE LEAGUE shall be permitted use of the
Premises as stated herein; however, the CITY reserves the right to schedule the fields for other leagues and
special events as deemed appropriate by the CITY. If scheduling conflicts arise between the months of
August 1— November 30, the CITY shall have final authority to arrange use and scheduling of the Premises.
V. REFRESHMENT STAND OPERATIONS
LITTLE LEAGUE shall comply with all applicable laws, orders and regulations prescribed by any
lawful authority having jurisdiction over the operations of the refreshment stand. In the event LITTLE
LEAGUE is unable to operate said refreshment stand in accordance with all such regulatory requirements, or
for any other reason ceases to operate the same, CITY shall have the option to otherwise provide for
operation of the refreshment stand and LITTLE LEAGUE shall have no further interest therein.
VII. LITTLE LEAGUE RESPONSIBILITY
LITTLE LEAGUE shall not commit or permit the commission of any acts on the Premises, nor use
nor permit the use of the premises in any way that:
(a) violates or conflicts with any law, statute, ordinance, or governmental rule or regulation,
whether now in force or hereinafter enacted, governing the Premises; or
(b) constitutes the commission of waste on the premises or the commission or maintenance of a
nuisance.
VIII. ASSIGNMENT
LITTLE LEAGUE may not assign, or otherwise transfer any right or interest in this Agreement
without the prior express written consent of CITY.
IX. INSURANCE
LITTLE LEAGUE shall during the period of use of the refreshment stand area, at its sole cost and
expense, procure and keep in effect such standard policies of property casualty, fire and extended
coverage insurance in an amount equivalent to the value of the Refreshment Stand Building. Upon
request, the LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide to the CITY a certificate of such insurance with evidence of
the payment of the premium therefor. The CITY shall have no obligation to keep the buildings and
improvements on the Premises insured nor shall the CITY have any obligation to insure any personal
property used in connection with the Premises.
In the event that the LITTLE LEAGUE's use and occupancy of the Premises causes any increase
in the premium for any property casualty or fire insurance maintained by CITY on the Premises or any
portion thereof, LITTLE LEAGUE shall reimburse CITY for the amount of said increase within thirty days
of notice of the same.
From January 1 through December 31 of each year of the term of this Agreement, LITTLE LEAGUE
shall, at its own cost and expense, secure and maintain a broad form comprehensive coverage policy of
public liability insurance issued by an insurance company acceptable to CITY and insuring CITY against loss
or liability caused by or connected with LITTLE LEAGUE's occupation and use of the Premises under this
Agreement in amounts not less than:
(a) $300,000 for injury to or death of one person and, subject to such limitation for the
injury or death to one person, of not less than $1,000,000 for injury to or death of two or
more persons as a result of any one accident or incident; and
(b) $300,000 for damage to or destruction of any property of others;
or such higher amount as may be set as the liability limits under the waiver of sovereign immunity provisions
of law.
Any policy or policies of insurance required pursuant to this Agreement shall be issued by one or
more insurance companies authorized to engage in business in the State of Florida and which have a
rating of at least A+ by A.M. Best and Company and at least an AA rating by both Moody's and Standard
and Poors. Such shall contain a clause preventing cancellation of any coverage before thirty (30) days
written notice to the CITY and shall name the CITY as an additional insured. Upon the request of the
CITY, the LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide copies of said policies to the CITY.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver by CITY of the protections of sovereign
immunity.
X. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES
In the event the building and/or other improvements erected on the Premises are destroyed or
damaged by fire or other casualty, the CITY shall have no responsibility or obligation to make any
expenditures toward the repair and/or replacement of the building and other improvements on the
Premises. CITY, at its option, shall either cause said building and/or other improvements to be replaced
or said damage to be repaired as rapidly as practicable, or shall elect not to repair the Premises and
terminate the Agreement. Any insurance proceeds relating to the Premises, whether CITY elects to repair
or replace the improvements on the Premises or not, shall be the sole property of CITY and LITTLE
LEAGUE shall have no claims against any insurance proceeds paid on account of such damage.
XI. ALTERATIONS
LITTLE LEAGUE shall not make or permit any other person to make alterations to the Premises
without the prior written consent of CITY. Any alterations to the Premises by LITTLE LEAGUE shall be made
at the sole cost and expense of LITTLE LEAGUE, but shall be the property of CITY.
XII. INDEMNITY
LITTLE LEAGUE shall indemnify, defend and hold CITY and the property of CITY, including the
premises, free and harmless from any and all liability, claims, loss, damages or expenses, including counsel
fees and costs, arising by reason of the death or injury of any person, including any person who is an
employee or agent of LITTLE LEAGUE, or by reason of damage to or destruction of any property, including
property owned by LITTLE LEAGUE or any person who is an employee or agent of LITTLE LEAGUE, in any
way caused by, connected with or occurring during LITTLE LEAGUE's use of the Premises or other
appurtenant or related CITY properties arising under this Agceement other than intentional acts of CITY or an
employee or agent of CITY.
XIII. UNREMOVED PERSONAL PROPERTY AND FIXTURES
Any personal property or trade fixtures that are not removed from the Premises by LI17LE LEAGUE
within thirty (30) days after the last game of a season or termination of this Agreement shall be deemed
abandoned by LITTLE LEAGUE and shall automatically become the property of CITY as owner of the real
property.
XN. REMEDIES FOR DEFAULT
Should LITTLE LEAGUE be guilty of a material default and breach of this Agreement, CITY, in
addition to any other remedies given by law or equity, may terminate LITTLE �EAGUE's right to use the
Premises immediately. The parties waive the right to trial by jury of all issues so triable.
XV. WAIVER OF BREACH
The waiver by CITY of any breach by LITTLE LEAGUE of any of the provisions of this Agreement
shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach by LITTLE LEAGUE either of
the same or another provision of this Agreement.
XVI. NOTICES
Any notice, report, statement, approval, consent designation, demand or request to be given and
any option or election to be exercised by a party under the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective
only when made in writing and delivered (or mailed by registered or certified mail with postage prepaid) to
the other party at the address given below:
CITY: City of Sebastian
1225 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
Attn: City Manager
UTTLE LEAGUE: """**""""*'`"`, Inc.
****`"'* Avenue
Sebastian, FL 3295860
Attn: President
provided, however, that either party may designate a different representative or address from time to time
by giving to the other party notice in writing of the change.
XVII. LITIGATION
In the event of litigation arising out of this writing, venue shall be in Indian River County, Florida
and the terms of this Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of
Florida. In any action arising out of the enforcement of this writing, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
an award of reasonable attorneys fees and costs, both at trial and all appellate levels, based upon the
prevailing rates of private attorneys in the venue.
THE PARTIES HERETO SPECIFICALLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY
SUCH LEGAL PROCEEDING.
XVIII. WHOLE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains all of the understandings by and between the parties hereto relative to the
use of the Premises, and all prior or contemporaneous agreements relative thereto have been merged
herein or are voided by this instrument, which may be amended, modified, altered, changed, revoked or
rescinded in whole or in part only by an instrument in writing signed by each of the parties hereto. Neither
party has in any way relied, nor shall in any way rely, upon any oral or written agreements,
representations, warranties, statements, promises or understandings not specifically set forth in the
Agreement Documents.
This Agreement shall not be construed against the party who drafted the same, as both parties have
obtained experts of their choosing to review the legal and business adequacy of the same.
EXECUTED on this 23rd day of S ep tember , 2010, at Sebastian, Florida.
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SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA
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USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND
SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA LIl?LE LEAGUE, INC.
IN AND FOR CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the CITY OF SEBASTIAN, a Florida municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CITY",
and the SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA LITTLE LEAGUE, INC., a non-profit Florida corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "LITTLE LEAGUE", agree to be legally bound as follows:
I. USE OF PREMISES
From December 1 through July 31 of the years 2008 through 2023, LITTLE LEAGUE shall be
allowed use of Fields 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the batting cages located on the northern portion of the Barber Street
Sports Complex as shown in the schematic attached hereto marked Exhibit 1, as well as the use of the
Refreshment stand/Restroom building in said Exhibit, in accordance with the terms set forth herein, for the
purpose of operating a youth baseball league. The areas subject to this use agreement shall hereinafter be
called the "Premises".
LITTLE LEAGUE shall be entitled to ancillary use of public parking and recreational facilities within
the Barber Street Sports Complex on the same terms as all other members of the public.
II. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
CITY shall generally maintain the Premises in the same manner as other similar City parks.
LITTLE LEAGUE shall have the following responsibility:
a) Preparation of Fields: Assume responsibility for and undertake any and all
preparations and efforts required to be pertormed on the Premises in order that it may
be used as a playing field for the game of baseball, including, but not by way of
limitation, lining, dragging, and raking of batter boxes, base lines and warning tracks.
Furthermore, it shall be LITTLE LEAGUE responsibility to furnish all equipment
necessary to play baseball; provided, however, that the CITY shall, on a yearly or as
needed bases, due to normal ordinary wear and tear, replace sets of bases and
pitching rubbers
b) Cleaninq: Keep the Premises and all improvements erected thereon in a clean and
orderly state, including, but not by way of limitation, all fields and adjacent spectator
areas, the announcers' stands and scoreboards, the "dugouY' areas of each field, the
refreshment stand, and the restrooms. LITTLE LEAGUE's obligation to clean shall
include the duty to collect and deposit all trash and garbage into the containers
located on the Premises for this purpose. LITTLE LEAGUE's responsibilities shall also
include the duty to supply the restrooms with toilet paper and all other necessary
sanitary items.
c) Improvements: LITTLE LEAGUE shall not cause any improvements to be made to the
Premises without the advance written consent of the CITY. Provided, however, that
this provision shall not be deemed to prevent the LITTLE LEAGUE from perForming or
arranging for the performance of any of its duties or exercising any of its rights under
the Agreement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing between the parties hereto, all
costs of any improvements shall be borne by the LITTLE LEAGUE. All improvements
made on the Premises, including the construction of buildings and installation of
fixtures, shall become the property of the CITY upon their construction or installation,
but shall be deemed part of the Premises for purpose of this Agreement.
d) Signs: LITTLE LEAGUE shall be permitted the right to post commercial or private
advertising signs as a fund raiser. All funds derived from this advertisement shall be
used to make Premises improvements or directly fund LITTLE LEAGUE. Signs shall
not be posted on the outfield fence of field #3 and #4. The CITY reserves the right to
reject and prohibit posting of signs on the Premises at any time. Advertising signs
shall only be posted between December 1 through July 31.
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e) Securitv: Keep locked the announcers' stands and the refreshment stand/restroom
building, including related storage areas, when such premises are not being used.
III. POSSESSION AND ACCESS
The rights granted LITTLE LEAGUE herein relate to use of public facilities and do not in any way
constitute possession of the Premises by LITTLE LEAGUE. At all times CITY retains all rights of control and
access to facilities subject to this agreement.
IV. CITY USE DURING TIME OF USE RIGHTS
LITTLE LEAGUE shall have use of the Premises as stated herein; however, if it does not interfere
with a scheduling, upon fifteen (15) days written notice, CITY shall be entitled to use of the facilities on a
short-term basis for special events.
V. REFRESHMENT STAND OPERATIONS
LITTLE LEAGUE shall comply with all applicable laws, orders and regulations prescribed by any
lawful authority having jurisdiction over the operations of the refreshment stand. In the event LITTLE
IEAGUE is unable to operate said refreshment stand in accordance with all such regulatory requirements, or
for any other reason ceases to operate the same, CITY shall have the option to otherwise provide for
operation of the refreshment stand and LITTLE LEAGUE shall have no further interest therein.
VII. LITTLE LEAGUE RESPONSIBILITY
LITTLE LEAGUE shall not commit or permit the commission of any acts on the Premises, nor use
nor permit the use of the premises in any way that:
(a) violates or conflicts with any law, statute, ordinance, or governmental rule or regulation,
whether now in force or hereinafter enacted, governing the Premises; or
(b) constitutes the commission of waste on the premises or the commission or maintenance of a
nuisance.
VIII. ASSIGNMENT
LITTLE LEAGUE may not assign, or otherwise transfer any right or interest in this Agreement
without the prior express written consent of CITY.
IX. INSURANCE
LITTLE LEAGUE shall during the period of use of the refreshment stand area, at its sole cost and
expense, procure and keep in effect such standard policies of property casualty, fire and extended
coverage insurance in an amount equivalent to the value of the Refreshment Stand Building. Upon
request, the LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide to the CITY a certificate of such insurance with evidence of
the payment of the premium therefor. The CITY shall have no obligation to keep the buildings and
improvements on the Premises insured nor shall the CITY have any obligation to insure any personal
property used in connection with the Premises.
In the event that the IITTLE LEAGUE's use and occupancy of the Premises causes any increase
in the premium for any property casualty or fire insurance maintained by CITY on the Premises or any
portion thereof, LITTLE LEAGUE shall reimburse CITY for the amount of said increase within thirty days
of notice of the same.
From December 1 through July 31 of each year of the term of this Agreement, LITTLE LEAGUE
shall, at its own cost and expense, secure and maintain a broad form comprehensive coverage policy of
public liability insurance issued by an insurance company acceptable to CITY and insuring CITY against loss
or liability caused by or connected with LITTLE LEAGUE's occupation and use of the Premises under this
Agreement in amounts not less than:
(a) $300,000 for injury to or death of one person and, subject to such limitation for the
injury or death to one person, of not less than $1,000,000 for injury to or death of two or
more persons as a result of any one accident or incident; and
(b) $300,000 for damage to or destruction of any property of others;
or such higher amount as may be set as the liability limits under the waiver of sovereign immunity provisions
of law.
Any policy or policies of insurance required pursuant to this Agreement shall be issued by one or
more insurance companies authorized to engage in business in the State of Florida and which have a
rating of at least A+ by A.M. Best and Company and at least an AA rating by both Moody's and Standard
and Poors. Such shall contain a clause preventing cancellation of any coverage before thirty (30) days
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written notice to the CITY and shall name the CITY as an additional insured. Upon the request of the
CITY, the LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide copies of said policies to the CITY.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver by CITY of the protections of sovereign
immunity.
X. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES
In the event the buitding and/or other improvements erected on the Premises are destroyed or
damaged by fire or other casualty, the CITY shall have no responsibility or obligation to make any
expenditures toward the repair and/or replacement of the building and other improvements on the
Premises. CITY, at its option, shall either cause said building and/or other improvements to be replaced
or said damage to be repaired as rapidly as practicable, or shall elect not to repair the Premises and
terminate the Agreement. Any insurance proceeds relating to the Premises, whether CITY elects to repair
or replace the improvements on the Premises or not, shall be the sole property of CITY and LITTLE
LEAGUE shall have no claims against any insurance proceeds paid on account of such damage.
XI. ALTERATIONS
LITTLE LEAGUE shall not make or permit any other person to make alterations to the Premises
without the prior written consent of CITY. Any alterations to the Premises by LITfLE �EAGUE shall be made
at the sole cost and expense of LITTLE LEAGUE, but shall be the property of CITY.
XII. INDEMNITY
LITfLE LEAGUE shall indemnify, defend and hold CITY and the property of CITY, including the
premises, free and harmless from any and all liability, claims, loss, damages or expenses, including counsel
fees and costs, arising by reason of the death or injury of any person, including any person who is an
employee or agent of LITTLE LEAGUE, or by reason of damage to or destruction of any property, including
property owned by LITTLE LEAGUE or any person who is an employee or agent of LITTLE LEAGUE, in any
way caused by, connected with or occurring during LITTLE LEAGUE's use of the Premises or other
appurtenant or related CITY properties arising under this Agreement other than intentional acts of CITY or an
employee or agent of CITY.
XIII. UNREMOVED PERSONAL PROPERTY AND FIXTURES
Any personal property or trade fixtures that are not removed from the Premises by LITTLE LEAGUE
within thirty (30) days after the last game of a season or termination of this Agreement shall be deemed
abandoned by LITTLE LEAGUE and shall automatically become the property of CITY as owner of the real
property.
XIV. REMEDIES FOR DEFAULT
Should LITTLE LEAGUE be guilty of a material default and breach of this Agreement, CITY, in
addition to any other remedies given by law or equity, may terminate LITTLE LEAGUE's right to use the
Premises immediately. The parties waive the right to trial by jury of all issues so triable.
XV. WAIVER OF BREACH
The waiver by CITY of any breach by LITTLE LEAGUE of any of the provisions of this Agreement
shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach by LITTLE LEAGUE either of
the same or another provision of this Agreement.
XVI. NOTICES
Any notice, report, statement, approval, consent designation, demand or request to be given and
any option or election to be exercised by a party under the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective
only when made in writing and delivered (or mailed by registered or certified mail with postage prepaid) to
the other party at the address given below:
CITY: City of Sebastian
1225 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
Attn: City Manager
LITTLE IEAGUE: *****""*****, Inc.
"*****" Avenue
Sebastian, FL 3295860
Attn: President
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provided, however, that either party may designate a different representative or address from time to time
by giving to the other party notice in writing of the change.
XVII. LITIGATION
In the event of litigation arising out of this writing, venue shall be in Indian River County, Florida
and the terms of this Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of
Florida. In any action arising out of the enforcement of this writing, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
an award of reasonable attorneys fees and costs, both at trial and all appellate levels, based upon the
prevailing rates of private attorneys in the venue.
THE PARTIES HERETO SPECIFICALLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY
SUCH LEGAL PROCEEDING.
XVIII. WHOLE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains all of the understandings by and between the parties hereto relative to the
use of the Premises, and all prior or contemporaneous agreements relative thereto have been merged
herein or are voided by this instrument, which may be amended, modified, altered, changed, revoked or
rescinded in whole or in part only by an instrument in writing signed by each of the parties hereto. Neither
party has in any way relied, nor shall in any way rely, upon any oral or written agreements,
representations, warranties, statements, promises or understandings not specifically set forth in the
Agreement Documents.
This Agreement shall not be construed against the party who drafted the same, as both pa�ties have
obtained experts of their choosing to review the legal and business adequacy of the same.
EXECUTED on this ��� day of �'/� , 2009, at Sebastian, Florida.
ATTEST:
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Sally A. M o, MMC
City Clerl
Approved as to Form and Legality for
Reliance by the City of Sebastian only:
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obert A. Ginsburg, City Attorney
SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA
LITTLE LEAGUE, INC.
a non-profit Florida corp ' n
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