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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031615_ca12Consent Agenda Commissioners Office JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: Leslie Locke, Executive Assistant DATE: March 16, 2015 SUBJECT: AGREEMENT re: 2015 Hotel Motel Grant Funding; In the Amount of $1,500; Quilcene Brinnon Dollars for Scholars STATEMENT OF ISSUE: This agreement provides grant funding for 2015 to certain non - profit agencies for the promotion of tourism and ongoing preservation of Jefferson County's heritage. This funding has been budgeted from the Hotel Motel (Lodging Tax Advisory Committee) Fund. FISCAL IMPACT: Quilcene Brinnon Dollars for Scholars: $1,500 RECOMMENDATION: Approve and sign the agreement. REYIE BY: rhi Orley, Co ty dm istrato Date: AGREEMENT By and Between QUH,CENEBRINNON DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS And JEFFERSON COUNTY For Hotel -Motel Funding 2015 This Agreement is by and between JEFFERSON COUNTY (hereinafter known as "COUNTY" and the OUILCENE /BRINNON DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS (hereinafter known as 'DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS "). WHEREAS, the COUNTY desires to promote tourism by providing information to guests, support and staff to information centers in unincorporated Jefferson County, as well as workshops, conferences and materials to enhance productivity of visitor information centers in the promotion of the tourism industry; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended funding the lodging tax proposal by the QuilceneBrinnon Dollars for Scholars to implement a strategy for the unincorporated area of Jefferson County to promote tourism activities; NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and agreements herein it is agreed by the parties as follows: SECTION 1: SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS shall use its capabilities and utilize up to $1,500 of funding provided under this agreement to promote the Quilcene Oyster Half Marathon, restricted to any of the eligible items in the Itemized List of Proposed Tourism Promotion Services, a copy of which is incorporated herein as Exhibit A, as may be reduced on a prorated basis to match the actual funding amount. SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS 1. Provide documented proof of payments made, contracts executed, and other expenditures using any funds authorized under this contract for eligible items listed in Exhibit A. Any monies under- expended to the total funding allocated under this contract shall be refunded to Jefferson County by December 31, 2015. Maintain the above records and back -up documentation for bills paid for a minimum of six (6) years. 2. Provide to the COUNTY a report of the use, services, programs and activities for the Quilcene Oyster Half Marathon sponsored by the Quilcene Brinnon Dollars for Scholars. The report is due on or before December 31. Page: 1 of 8 Quilcene / Brinnon Dollars for Scholars 3. By February 28" each year provide the following information on the attached form, Exhibit B, for the previous year to be included in the County's report to Washington State Tourism. a. Each festival, event, or tourism facility owned and/or operated by the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS (if applicable). b. The amount of lodging tax revenue allocated for expenditure (whether actually expended or not) by the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS on each festival, event or tourism facility listed in "a" above (if applicable). c. Estimated number of tourists served at each festival, event or tourism facility listed in "a" above. ( "Tourist" includes persons traveling more than 50 miles to the location of the event, festival or facility and overnight stays in the area). d. Estimated lodging stays. ( "Lodging" refers to commercial lodging such as hotels, motels, resorts, bed and breakfasts, or commercial campgrounds). e. Measurements that demonstrate the impact of increased tourism attributable to the event, festival or facility. SECTION 3: RESPONSIBILITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY The COUNTY will provide the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS with $1,500 funding from Hotel - Motel Tax receipts to be used in support of their responsibilities as defined under this agreement. DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS will receive a lump sum payment, payable upon execution of this contract. SECTION 4: TERM This Agreement shall be for a temi of one year, commencing on January 1, 2015 and ending on December 31, 2015, except that the reporting requirements of Section 2 above shall run to February 28, 2016. SECTION 5: ASSIGNMENT Either party to the agreement shall not assign this Agreement, except by signed amendment. SECTION 6: MODIFICATION This Agreement may be modified during the term of the agreement by mutual agreement of the parties appended in writing to the Agreement. SECTION 7: TERMINATION The Agreement may be terminated, upon thirty (30) days written notice by either party. After receipt of notice, and before termination, the party in default may cure the defect, in which case the agreement shall continue in force for the full term. The COUNTY shall be refunded a pro -rated share of the agreed funding upon termination based upon the balance of time remaining in the term unless otherwise negotiated. Page: 2 of 8 Quilcene/Brinnon Dollars for Scholars SECTION 8: HOLD HARMLESS The DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY, and its officers, employees, and agents harmless from and shall process and defend at its own expense, including all costs, attorney fees and expenses relating thereto, all claims, demands, or suits at law or equity arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS's negligence or breach of any of its obligations under this Agreement; provided that nothing herein shall require the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS to indemnify the COUNTY against and hold harmless the COUNTY from claims, demands or suits based solely upon the conduct of the COUNTY, its officers, employees and agents, and; provided further that if the claims or suits are caused by or result from the concurrent negligence of: (a) the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS's agents or employees; and, (b) the COUNTY, its officers, employees and agents, this indemnity provision with respect to claims or suits based upon such negligence, and /or the costs to the COUNTY of defending such claims and suits, etc., shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS's negligence, or the negligence of the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS's agents or employees. The DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought against the COUNTY by the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS's employees, including all other persons engaged in the performance of any work or service required of the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS under this Agreement and, solely for the purpose of this indemnification and defense, the Contractor specifically waives any immunity under the state industrial insurance law, Title 51 RCW. The DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS recognizes that this waiver was specifically entered into pursuant to provisions of RCW 4.25.115 and was subject of mutual negotiation. SECTION 9: INSURANCE The DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS shall obtain and keep in force during the term of the contract, or as otherwise required, the following insurance with companies or through sources approved by the State Insurance Commissioner pursuant to RCW 48. The DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS shall maintain Workers' Compensation coverage as required under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, RCW Title 51, for all DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS employees, agents and volunteers eligible for such coverage under the Industrial Insurance Act. SECTION 10: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS and the COUNTY agree that the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS is an independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this agreement. Nothing in this agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties hereto. Neither the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS nor any Page: 3 of 8 Quilcene /Brinnon Dollars for Scholars employee of the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS shall be entitled to any benefits accorded County employees by virtue of the services provided under this agreement. The COUNTY shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or social security or for contributing to the state industrial insurance program, otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS, or any employee of the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS. SECTION 11: COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS The DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work to be done under this Agreement. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accord with the laws of the State of Washington and venue shall be in Jefferson County, WA. SECTION 12: DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS with regard to the services to be completed under this agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification in the selection and retention of employees, materials, supplies, contractors or subcontractors. SECTION 13: INTEGRATED AGREEMENT This agreement together with attachments or addenda represents the entire and integrated agreement between the County and the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements written or oral. This agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the County and the DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS. APPROVED and signed this day of Attest: Carolyn Avery Deputy Clerk of the Board Za p rod as to Form: 4)3115 ti�Q 0tizL1 Q U David Alvarez, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney , 2015. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David Sullivan, Chairman Date QUILCENEBRINNON DOLL7S FOR SCHOLARS /G�t.L''titct l A thoriz d Official Date Page: 4 of 8 QuilceneBrinnon Dollars for Scholars EXHIBIT A Itemized List of Proposed Tourism Promotion Services [Note: Dollars for Scholars shall reduce total Hotel -Motel Tax expenditures to $1,500 or less] Page: 5 of 8 QuilceneBrinnon Dollars for Scholars 2015 2W Website $ 1,200 $ 300 Facebook Site 500 0 Twitter Site 400 0 Instagram Site 500 0 Banner Ads (PTLeader) 400 0 Printed Brochures (sample included) 930 930 Sigumeup.com (advertising(distribution) 70 70 Email blasts and listings 700 700 Northwest Runner Magazine 1 -'/. page ads 300 1,600 Silver Strider Magazine 1 —A page ads 200 900 $5,200 SUM Page: 5 of 8 QuilceneBrinnon Dollars for Scholars Exhibit B Jurisdiction Lodging Tax Reporting Form — To Be Submitted to Jefferson County Administrator's Office No Later than February 281 of each Year PART A All organizations are required to fill out this form: Organization: Year: Total Lodging Tax Revenue Received: $ Amount used by your organization or non - profit organizations exempt from taxation under IRS 501 (c)(3) or 501 (c)(6) codes: $ PART B Organizations receiving funding to promote festivals, special events and tourism - related activities through tourism - related facilities owned or sponsored by non-profit organizations or the local jurisdiction are required to complete the attached form for EACH activity. Name of individual who prepared report: Phone #: E -mail RETURN THIS FORM TO: Jefferson County Administrator's Office P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 No later than February 28'1 of each year reportine Page 6 of 8 Quilcene /Brinnon Dollars for Scholars PART B Organizations receiving funding to promote festivals, special events and tourism - related activities through tourism - related facilities owned or sponsored by non-profit organizations or the local jurisdiction are required to complete this form for EACH activity. Activity Name: Activity Type (Check One): = Event/Festival* Facility* Marketing* Activity Start Date *: Activity End Date* Amount Requested: $ Amount Awarded: $ Total Cost of Activity: Overall Attendance *: Projected* Actual* Methodology* (Check One): Direct Count* Informal Survey* eIndirect Count* Structured Estimate* Total # of Attendees Who Traveled 50 Miles or More *: Projected* Actual* Methodology* (Check One): Direct Count* Informal Survey* eIndirect Count* Structured Estimate* RRepresentative Survey* Other: RRepresentative Survey* Other: Of that Total, # of Attendees Who Traveled From Another State or Country*: Projected* Actual* Methodology* (Check One): HDirect Count* Indirect Count* Representative Survey* Informal Survey* e Structured Estimate* Other: Attendees Who Stayed Over Night — Paid Accommodations* Projected* Actual* Methodology* (Check One): Count* Indirect Count* Representative Survey* eDirect Informal Survey* e Structured Estimate* Other: Attendees Who Stayed Over Night — Un -Paid Accommodations *: Projected* Actual* Methodology* (Check One): Count* Indirect Count* Representative Survey* eDirect Informal Survey* Structured Estimate* Other: Paid Lodging Nights *: Projected* Actual* Methodology* (Check One): Count* Indirect Count* Representative Survey* eDirect Informal Survey* e Structured Estimate* Other: *See LTAC Yearly Reporting Definitions /Instructions below Page 7 of 8 Quilcene /Brinnon Dollars for Scholars LTAC Yearly Reporting Definitions/Instructions Activity Type: Event/Festival: Short-term activity occurring between specific dates (e.g., 4th of July celebration, local marathon) Facility: Municipally -owned facility that operates some or all of the year (e.g., county historical museum, convention center) Marketing: Activity that provides information to encourage visitors to an area; is typically a year -round activity but may also operate for less than a full year. Activity Date: Activity beginning and ending dates. Actual: Persons estimated to have actually participated in event/festival or visiting a facility. For marketing activity, enter the number of persons estimated to have actually visited area as result of marketing activity. Projected: Persons expected to participate in event/festival or visiting a facility. For marketing activity, enter the number of persons expected to visit area as result of marketing activity. Methodology: Select the methodology used to estimate the actual number of visitors /participants. Direct Count: Actual count of visitors using methods such as paid admissions or registrations, clicker counts at entry points, vehicle counts or number of chairs filled. A direct count may also include information collected directly from businesses, such as hotels, restaurants or tour guides, likely to be affected by an event. Indirect Count: Estimate based on information related to the number of visitors such as raffle tickets sold, redeemed discount certificates, brochures handed out, police requirements for crowd control or visual estimates. Representative Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors/ participants. A representative survey is a highly structured data collection tool, based on a defined random sample of participants, and the results can be reliably projected to the entire population attending an event and includes margin of error and confidence level. Informal Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors or participants in a non -random manner that is not representative of all visitors or participants. Informal survey results cannot be projected to the entire visitor population and provide a limited indicator of attendance because not all participants had an equal chance of being included in the survey. Structured Estimate: Estimate produced by computing known information related to the event or location. For example, one jurisdiction estimated attendance by dividing the square footage of the event area by the international building code allowance for persons (3 square feet). Other: (please describe) Overall Attendance: Total projected and estimated actual attendance recorded for event, facility or resulting from marketing activity. Total Attendees Traveling 50 miles or more: Total: Total projected and estimated actual number of visitors traveling more than 50 miles to attend event or facility. For marketing organizations, report visitors traveling more than 50 miles to visit area. Of total, attendees who traveled from another state or country: Of the total projected and estimated actual number of visitors traveling more than 50 miles to attend event or facility or visit area, report projected and estimated actual number of visitors who traveled from another state or country. Attendees who stayed overnight: Paid Accommodations: Total projected and estimated actual number of visitors staying in paid lodging establishments such as hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, etc. Unpaid Accommodations: Total projected and estimated actual number of visitors staying in unpaid accommodations such as family and friends. Paid Lodging Nights: Total projected and estimated actual number of paid lodging nights. One Lodging night = one or more persons occupying one room for one night. Page 8 of 8 Quileene/Brinnon Dollars for Scholars