Contract 2024-072A2024-0?2A
FACILITY USE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 151h day of August, 2024 by and between the City
of Clermont, hereinafter referred to as "City," and Lake Sumter State College, hereinafter referred
to as "Licensee," whose address is 1250 N. Hancock Road, Clermont, FL 34711.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of a certain public facility located in Clermont, Florida,
commonly known as Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, hereinafter referred to as the "Site"; and
WHEREAS, Licensee desires to utilize certain facilities located at the Site for the purposes
hereinafter set forth; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants herein contained, it is mutually
agreed between the parties as follows:
1. Term and Termination. The term of this Agreement shall commence on August
15, 2024 and terminate on May 3, 2025. The Agreement may be renewed thereafter based on the
mutual agreement of the parties. Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause at any time
upon written notice to the other party. Upon termination of the Agreement, the Licensee shall, as of
the effective date of the termination, cancel or terminate all activities occurring or to occur on the Site
and remove all personal property of Licensee from the Site.
2. Use of Property. The City agrees to permit Licensee to utilize the Site for the
purpose of providing instruction in Theater Arts and Production in Clermont, Florida subject to
the terms and conditions set forth herein and as more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and incorporated herein.
3. Guidelines and Non -Exclusive RighIL This Agreement may not be assigned or
transferred in any manner by Licensee. Any such assignment or transfer is expressly prohibited. Any
previously existing oral or written agreements between the parties shall be terminated as of the date of
this Agreement and shall be deemed hereafter null and void and of no further force and effect
whatsoever.
4. Indemnification. Licensee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City
from and against all claims, damages, lawsuits, liabilities, losses and expenses, including
reasonable attorney's fees and costs, arising out of or resulting from the Licensee's use of the
Site. Such indemnification shall include all claims of Licensee's guests and participants. Nothing
herein shall be construed or act as a waiver of any sovereign immunity that City may enjoy.
5. Insurance. Licensee, at its own cost and expense, shall keep in force during the
term of this Agreement minimum insurance coverage.
All such insurance shall be evidenced by a Certificate of Insurance which must be
submitted to, and approved by, the City prior to any use by Licensee of the Site under this
Agreement The City shall be named as an additional insured on the insurance policy, which shall
be noted on the Certificate of Insurance and the City shall be provided with a thirty (30) day, prior
written notice in the event of cancellation, non -renewal or adverse change to such policies. Failure
to comply with any insurance requirement shall cause immediate cancellation of this Agreement.
Nothing herein shall be construed or act as a waiver of any sovereign Immunity that City may
enjoy.
All Licensee personal property housed or placed at the Site shall be at the sole risk of
Licensee. The City shall not be liable, in any manner, for any loss or damage to any of the
Licensee's or participants' personal property whatsoever.
6. Communication. Licensee shall advise City in advance of the name and contact
information for Licensee's designee for communication purposes between the City and the
Licensee Communication, information or requests for service by Licensee must be made to the Parks
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and Recreation Director, Arts and Recreation Center Manager or their designee.
7. Maintenance of Records: Audit. For a period ending three (3) years after the
expiration or termination of this agreement, Licensee shall make all records and documents
relating to this agreement available for inspection and copying by the City or any agent designated
by the City. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated above, Licensee recognizes
that certain documents that it may maintain in accordance with the use of the Site and this Agreement
may be Public Records under the law of the State of Florida and, therefore, Licensee agrees that it shall
comply with all applicable terms of said law to the greatest extent possible.
8. Insnection Rights and General Right of Entry by City. The City shall have the
unrestricted right at all times to enter on the premises used by Licensee to inspect the premises to
ensure Licensee's compliance with the terms and conditions contained herein. This
right shall include, but not be limited to, the right to enter into any program.
9. Maintenance. The City will maintain the Site in accordance with the City's
routine maintenance policies and plans.
10. Citv's Right to Usage. The City retains the right to schedule use of the Facilities
to accommodate the greater need of the Clermont community.
11. Facility Usage Fees.
Licensee shall pay to City the regular, hourly non-profit rate for Facility Usage and technical assistance
from City staff, except for use of the Black Box Theater between the hours of 8:30am — 4:30pm on
Tuesdays and Thursdays as described in this Agreement.
Facility Usage fees between the hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays are waived by
City for the Black Box Theater only for the purpose of academic instruction.
Licensee shall pay any fees for additional Facility Usage at the non-profit rate in accordance with
City rental policies and procedures.
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12. Enforcement of Use Policies. All persons entering Site are subject to the policies
set forth by the City. The Licensee is charged with the enforcement of those policies by the
participants in Licensee's programs and events. Uniformed law officers may be called upon to
enforce applicable City ordinances. The City may ban any program participant or event attendee
from admission to the Site for such length of time as the City may deem necessary.
13. Safety Reauirements. Licensee will take all reasonable precautions for the safety
of, and will provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to all persons and
property in the Facility.
Licensee will be responsible for completing a pre-program/event safety check. Any unsafe
condition/deficiency shall be reported immediately to City prior to the start of use.
Commencement of use by Licensee constitutes agreement as to the safety of Site conditions.
Licensee shall report all safety concerns to the City immediately.
Licensee will comply with all applicable safety laws, ordinances, rules, regulations,
standards and lawful orders of any public authority bearing on the safety of persons or property,
and protection of such from damage, injury or loss. Licensee will act to prevent threatened
damage, injury or loss in an emergency affecting the safety of persons or property.
The City, at any time, may cancel, postpone, or delay any use, program or event due to
inclement weather or any other factors which might impair the safety of the participants or cause
damage to the Site. The City will advise the Licensee, as soon as reasonably possible, in the event
of cancellation.
14. License Only. This Facility Agreement is a license for temporary use only and
creates no possession or ownership interest in the Licensee, or exclusive use, of the Site. The term
"Licensee" is used in this document merely for descriptive convenience and in no way creates or
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implies any possessory interest whatsoever
15. &ns/Banners. All signs and banners to be used by Licensee shall be approved
in advance by City and installed, erected or hung in accordance with the City's specifications. Any
unapproved signage may be immediately removed by the City.
16. Concessions. Licensee may not operate a concession facility of any kind without
prior written approval from the City.
17. Imnrovements. Licensee shall not make any alterations or improvements to the
Site, or any facility thereon, without prior written approval from the City.
18. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only through a written document
executed by both parties.
19. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the
prior written consent of the other party. Failure to comply with this provision may result in
immediate termination of this Agreement.
20. Notice. All notices required to be given under this agreement shall be deemed
sufficient to each party when delivered by United States Mail to the following:
As to the City. 685 West Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
Attn.: Brian Bulthuis, City Manager
As to the Licensee: Lake Sumter State College
1250 N. Hancock Road
Clermont, FL 34711
Attn: Dr. Heather Bigard, President
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21. GgvernOngi-aw enue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, Venue for any action hereunder shall be
exclusively in Lake County, Florida.
22. Sognatoa. Each signatory below represents and warrants that he or she has full
power and is duly authorized by their respective party to enter into and perform this Agreement.
Such signatory also represents that he or she has fully reviewed and understands the above
conditions and intends to fully abide by the conditions and terms of this Agreement as stated.
23. Entire Apreement, This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the
parties. No promises, representations, warranties or covenants not included herein has been or
shall be relied upon by either party. Any modifications, additions, or amendments hereto must be
in writing and signed oy all parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this 5f"
day of 2024.
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"CITY OF CLERMONT"
Mayor
Lake Sumter State College
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Clermont Arts & Recreation
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Lake Sumter State College
Facility Use Agreement
Exhibit "A"
Additional use of the Black Box Theater and any additional rooms will be scheduled with the Parks
and Recreation Department.
August 20. 2024 — December 12. 2024 General Use. no fee for Black Box Theater:
o Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am — 4:30pm
o The Black Box Theater is not available on Thursday, August 29 and Thursday, November 28
o The Black Box Theater is only available 8:30am — 2:OOpm on Tuesday, September 24 and
Tuesday, October 29
August 20. 2024 — December 12. 2024 Additional Use. regular fees. non-profit rate:
o 8:30am — 7:OOpm:
Monday, September 30
Wednesday, October 2
Friday, October 4
Saturday, October 5
Monday, October 7
Wednesday, October 9
Friday, October 11
Saturday, October 12
Monday, December 2
Wednesday, December 4
Monday, December 9
Wednesday, December 11
Saturday, December 14
o 4:30pm — 7:OOpm
Tuesday, October 1
Thursday, October 3
Tuesday, October 8
Thursday, October 10
Tuesday, December 3
Thursday, December 5
Tuesday, December 10
Thursday, December 12
o 8:30am — 2:OOpm
Friday, December 6
January 14. 2025 — Mav 3. 2025 General Use. no fee for Black Box Theater:
o Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am—4:30pm
January 14. 2025 — Mav 3. 2025 Additional Use. reeular fees. non-profit rate:
o 8:30am — 7:OOpm:
Monday, February 17
Wednesday, February 19
Friday, February 21
Saturday, February 22
Monday, February 24
Wednesday, February 26
Friday, February 28
Saturday, March 1
Monday, April 21
Wednesday, April 23
Friday, April 25
Saturday, April 26
Monday, April 28
Wednesday, April 30
Friday, May 2
Saturday, May 3
o 4:30pm — 7:OOpm
Tuesday, February 18
Thursday, February 20
Tuesday, February 25
Thursday, February 27
Tuesday, April 22
Thursday, April 24
Tuesday, April 29
Thursday, May 1
Maintenance, Repair & Cleaning:
• The City will be responsible for routine maintenance and testing of:
o The fire system, to include sprinklers, strobes, fire extinguishers, emergency lights
o The security and fire alarm systems
o Service/repair of major building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)
• Lake Sumter State College will be responsible for repair and maintenance due to their misuse of
equipment and facilities. Damages must be reported to the ARC Facility Manager or Operations
Chief immediately.
• City equipment may only be used with staff approval.