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Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority
Board of Directors
Meeting Agenda for April 18, 2019 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Sunshine Kitchen Food Business Incubator
7550 Pruitt Research Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945
A.Call to Order - Mike Adams, Chair
B.Welcome Members and Guests
C.Public Comment
D.Approval of Minutes for January 31, 2019 3:00 PM
E.Treasurer's Report - Pat Murphy
F.Legal Update - Heather Young
a.Facilities Use Agreement with Halley Engineering Contractors, Inc.
G.Executive Director Update – Mark Satterlee
a.Treasure Coast Research Park Update
1.Board memo summarizing Strategic Plan implementation
2.Strategic Plan Action and Metrics Summary
3. A draft copy of Andrew Duffell’s contract
4.Draft Halley Engineering facilities use agreement
b.Sunshine Kitchen Update
1. Food Entrepreneur Workshop flyer
2.Your Pro Kitchen Monthly Activity Report
3.Quarterly Report (Tenant and usage)
4. Sunshine Kitchen grand opening event
5.Marketing the Kitchen
H.TCERDA’s Partners Update
a.University of Florida
b.Florida Atlantic University
c.Indian River State College
d.United States Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Research Service)
I.Old Business
J.New Business
K.Announcements
L.Adjournment
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS PRIOR TO ENTERINGTHE AUTHORITY BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING Anyone
with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the TCERDA office at (772) 467-
3107. At least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.
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TCERDA
Treasure C oast Education, Research and Development Authority
TCERDA Board of Directors
Minutes of Meeting
January 31, 2019
Convened: 3:07 p.m. Adjourned: 5:02 p.m.
The meeting of the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority (TCERDA) was held on
Thursday, January 31. 2019, at the Sunshine Kitchen Food Business Incubator, 7550 Pruitt Research Road, Fort
Pierce, Florida 34945.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mike Adams, Chair
Kevin Heinicka, Vice Chair
Megan Davis
Ronald Cave
Pamela Welmon
Jane Bachelor
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Hoyt C. “Pat” Murphy, Jr., Secretary and Treasurer
Peter Stoffella
Marvin Sanders
ALSO PRESENT:
Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator
Heather Young, Assistant County Attorney
Ed Skvarch, St. Lucie County Extension Office
John Rhodes, Moran, Stahl & Boyer
Andrew Duffell, Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority
Peter Tesch, SLC EDC President
Kathryn Hensley, SLC School Board Member
Murriah Dekle, SLC Transit Department
Marceia Lathou, SLC Transit Department
Matthew Piscitelli, YourProKitchen Fort Pierce
Tracey Callahan, The Traveled Chef
Mayte Santamaria, Planning and Dev. Services. Dir.
TCERDA LIAISONS:
Cathy Townsend, St. Lucie County Commissioner (absent)
Reginald Sessions, City of Fort Pierce Commissioner (absent)
John Carvelli, City of Port St. Lucie Councilman (conference call)
A. CALL TO ORDER
There being a quorum, TCERDA Chairman Mike Adams called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.
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B.WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUEST
Mr. Adams welcomed the Board members and guests.
C.PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Adams requested a motion to approve the October 18, 2018, TCERDA Board minutes. Kevin Heinicka motioned
to approve the minutes. Jane Bachelor seconds the motion, and the minutes were approved.
E. TREASURER’ S REPORT (R. McCants)
Regina McCants gave an overview of the budget and status of the all the grants. The budget is in good standings.
Mr. Adams requested a motion for approval of the Treasurer’s Report. Jane Bachelor motioned to approve the
treasurer’s report. Megan Davis seconds the motion, and it carried unanimously.
F. LEGAL UPDATE and CONTRACTS - Heather Young
Attorney Young presented the Facility Use Agreement for SLC Facilities to operate at the Sunshine Kitchen to
prepare SLC Jail inmate meals. Megan Davis motioned to approve the Agreement. Jane Bachelor seconds the
motion. Agreement was approved.
Attorney Young presented the Facility Use Agreement for Halley Engineering Contractors Inc., to lease QUAD 1B
to stage the construction of the Kings Highway project. Pamela Welmon motioned to approve the Agreement.
Jane Bachelor seconds the motion. Agreement was approved. John Rhodes recommended TCERDA get an
appraisal for the land of oil and chemicals.
Attorney Young presented the Facility Use Agreement for the Sale of the Surplus Dirt located on QUAD 1B, that
was awarded to Halley Engineering Contractors, Inc. Kevin Heinicka motioned to approve the Agreement. Ron
Cave seconds the motion. Agreement was approved.
G.Executive Director Update (Mark Satterlee)
St. Lucie County Transit Focus Group Presentation
Murriah Dekle, and Marceia Lathou, from SLC Transit Department, were on the agenda to give an overview to the
Board on St. Lucie Transit Development Plan and the future of mass transit in St. Lucie County.
Sunshine Kitchen Update
SLC Facilities Department and Aramark Food Services leased out the County side of the Sunshine Kitchen to
prepare inmates meals at a rate of $20,000.00 per month. SLC Facilities are replacing the floors at the SLC County
Jail kitchen.
Greg and Bryan Welling are interested in leasing the County side of the Kitchen to produce Mead and Cider.
Attorney Young is preparing the Facilities Use Agreement (FUA) for Rabbit Hole Brew Station, Inc.
Grand Opening for the Kitchen will be early Summer.
Chef Matthew Piscitelli gave an update on ‘Your Pro Kitchen.’ Invited the Board members to the St. Lucie County
Chambers Tasting Event, at the Sunshine Kitchen on April 18, 2019, tickets are $20.00.
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Research Park Update
Halley Engineering Company interested in leasing QUAD 1B to stage the construction of the Kings Highway project.
Attorney Young is preparing the Facilities Use Agreement (FUA).
The Research Park went out to bid on the 91 cubic yard of the Surplus Fill Dirt located on QUAD 1B. The highest
bid was $ 282,875.00 and awarded Halley Engineering Company. Attorney Young is preparing the Contractor
Purchase Agreement for the Surplus Fill Dirt.
John Rhodes gave an overview of the ‘Strategy and Plan to Attract Ag/Food’ and the recommendations to move
the park forward. Staff recommends the TCERDA Board adopt the Strategic Plan and authorize staff to move
forward implementing the strategies contained therein. The TCERDA Board will be provided individual briefings in
advance as each of the proposed strategies are developed and discussed prior to being implemented. There was
a motion to approve and adopt the Strategic plan. Pamela Welmon motioned to approve the Strategic Plan. Megan
Davis seconds the motion, motion carried.
Economic Development Council and St. Lucie County will enter into a contract with Andrew Duffell for ‘Marketing
Assistance at the Research Park.’. Mr. Duffell was present to meet the TCERDA Board an introduction and
background of himself.
Partners Update:
University of Florida (UF)
•Dr. Sandra Guzman, is on board and her expertise is in hydrology and precision irrigation.
•New grant monies coming in
•Florida Citrus Show was held last week and the FENN Center and it was very successful.
•Finding solutions to the greening problems
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
•Spring semester teaching classes on site with IRSC
•Indian River Lagoon Symposium, February 7th and 8th and it’s open to the public
•New center opening up named, Center for Human Health
•Public partnerships with Sea Venture and Zeigler Feed Company
Indian River State College (IRSC)
•Next advisory meeting for Agi will be held on February 11, 2019, at 3 pm at FAU Harbor Branch, public is
welcome to join
•IRSC is offering two new degrees in the Fall 2019, Environmental Management. Which is a 2-year and 4-
year program.
USDA ARS – Dr. Scully - absent
H.Old Business
There was no old business discussed
I.NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business discussed
J. ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements
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K. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Adams requested a motion to adjourn the meeting. Kevin Heinicka motioned to adjourn the meeting Jane
Bachelor seconds the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 pm.
Minutes submitted by Regina McCants
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Check(s) Written:
Deposit(s):
SLC Facilities $20,000.00 $20,000.00
Cattle Lease $5,972.32 $5,972.32
Rent $250.00 $250.00
Sale of Surplus Dirt $282,875.00 $282,875.00
$309,097.32
Budgeted Expended Committed Remaining
Labor $93,553.00 $21,740.53 $0.00 $71,812.47
Operating $154,287.00 $42,147.28 $8,595.49 $103,544.23
Capital $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$247,840.00 $63,887.81 $8,595.49 $175,356.70
$175,356.70
TCERDA Grants Update:Grant Amt Amount Rcvd Amt Due
Economic Development Administration (EDA)$895,000.00 $895,000.00 $0.00
USDA Rural Development $134,611.00 $134,173.10 $0.00
TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Treasurer's Report
Thursday, April 18, 2019
SLC available balance as of April 17, 2019:
April 1, 2019 Beginning Balance:
SLC FY 18-19 through April 17, 2019
TCERDA through April 17, 2019
SLC/TCERDA available balance as of April 17, 2019:
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Start of Fiscal>>Report Date>>6.44
Operating Expenditures/ Available Balance
Treasure Coast Research Park
Monday, April 15, 2019Tuesday, October 2, 2018 YTD (months)(without payroll - operating only)
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531000 Professional Services $31,000.00 $5,490.00 $1,000.00 $6,490.00 $24,510.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,490.00 $24,510.00
534000 Other Contractual Services $25,000.00 $836.65 $1,022.25 $1,858.90 $23,141.10 $0.00 $0.00 $1,858.90 $23,141.10
534100 Information Technology $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00
534300 Contract Labor $16,246.00 $3,000.15 $4,999.85 $8,000.00 $8,246.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,000.00 $8,246.00
540000 Travel $6,000.00 $580.61 $0.00 $580.61 $5,419.39 $90.16 $0.00 $580.61 $5,419.39
541000 Communications $6,000.00 $1,209.38 $0.00 $1,209.38 $4,790.62 $187.79 $0.00 $1,209.38 $4,790.62
542000 Postage & Freight $1,000.00 $17.20 $0.00 $17.20 $982.80 $2.67 $0.00 $17.20 $982.80
543000 Utilities $6,000.00 $3,773.85 $0.00 $3,773.85 $2,226.15 $586.00 $0.00 $3,773.85 $2,226.15
544100 Equipment Rental $3,500.00 $1,561.44 $1,121.44 $2,682.88 $817.12 $0.00 $0.00 $2,682.88 $817.12
546100 Building Maintenance $3,500.00 $1,288.54 $0.00 $1,288.54 $2,211.46 $200.08 $1,112.47 $2,401.01 $1,098.99
546000 Equipment Maintenance $2,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,500.00
546300 Grounds Maintenance $15,000.00 $8,500.00 $100.00 $8,600.00 $6,400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,600.00 $6,400.00
546320 Irrigation Maintenance $4,000.00 $3,497.42 $0.00 $3,497.42 $502.58 $543.08 $0.00 $3,497.42 $502.58
547000 Printing & Binding $2,000.00 $125.36 $0.00 $125.36 $1,874.64 $19.47 $108.23 $233.59 $1,766.41
547005 Printing & Binding-Materials Center $1,000.00 $55.68 $0.00 $55.68 $944.32 $8.65 $0.00 $55.68 $944.32
548000 Promotional Activities $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00
548010 Promotional Advertising $3,500.00 $831.18 $0.00 $831.18 $2,668.82 $129.07 $0.00 $831.18 $2,668.82
548060 Promotional Activities-Entertain $3,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,000.00
549000 Advertising $500.00 $64.40 $185.60 $250.00 $250.00 $38.82 $0.00 $250.00 $250.00
549300 Licenses & Fees $175.00 $175.00 $0.00 $175.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $175.00 0
549160 Storm Water Assessment $1,316.00 $1,315.52 $0.00 $1,315.52 $0.48 $204.27 $0.00 $1,315.52 $0.48
551000 Office Supplies $2,745.00 $1,251.74 $0.00 $1,251.74 $1,493.26 $0.00 $0.00 $1,251.74 $1,493.26
551200 Equipment < $1000 $1,000.00 $136.27 $0.00 $136.27 $863.73 $21.16 $0.00 $136.27 $863.73
551501 Office Supplies-Computer $1,000.00 $70.03 $0.00 $70.03 $929.97 $10.87 $0.00 $70.03 $929.97
552000 Operating Supplies $2,300.00 $7,146.45 $166.35 $7,312.80 -$5,012.80 $1,135.53 $0.00 $7,312.80 -$5,012.80
554000 Dues & Memberships $2,000.00 $475.86 $0.00 $475.86 $1,524.14 $73.89 $0.00 $475.86 $1,524.14
554100 Books & Subscriptions $1,000.00 $519.55 $0.00 $519.55 $480.45 $80.68 $448.56 $968.11 $31.89
555000 Training-Seminar Registrations $8,005.00 $225.00 $0.00 $225.00 $7,780.00 $34.94 $0.00 $225.00 $7,780.00
581000 Grants & Aids to Governmental Units $3,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,500.00
TOTAL $154,287.00 $42,147.28 $8,595.49 $50,742.77 $103,544.23 $0.00 $0.00 $50,742.77 $101,874.98
% of Total 27.32%20.39%590.34%204.06%0.00%32.89%32.89%0.00%
Burn per Month $12,857.25 $3,512.27 $716.29 $4,228.56 $8,628.69 $0.00 $0.00 $4,228.56
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County administration
treasure Coast eduCation, researCh
and development authority
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
TCERDA Board Members
Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator
April 18, 2019
Strategic Plan Implementation & Park Activity Update
At the January 31, 2019 TCERDA Board meeting, the Board approved the TCERDA Strategic Plan
and authorized staff to begin implementation. The Strategic Plan included an Action
Plan/Metrics for Moving Forward, which is attached to this memo.
The following is a brief summary of the activities have occurred since Plan approval and tracking
the Action Plan and Metrics:
Task 1 – Formalize an Agricultural/Food Partnership Team. Staff, Andrew Duffell and John
Rhodes have had three meetings with stakeholders. Meetings have been held with Adams
Ranch and UF/IFAS & USDA. The discussion has focused not only on food and agricultural
processing but also trends in agriculture generally in the County. A couple of meetings have also
been held with Planning & Development Services and IFAS/Extension staff to discuss the future
of agriculture in the County, subdividing Park lands and architectural guidelines update.
The mission of the team will be to sustain and support the growth of ag/food-related businesses
within St. Lucie County. The members would meet formally at defined time periods and have
committees that focus on industry-related issues and opportunities.
Members of the team could include:
•St. Lucie County (Planning and other Departments)
•TCRP representative
•St. Lucie EDC
•St. Lucie County UF Extension
•UF representative
•USDA representative
•FIU/Harbor Branch representative
•Indian River State College
•Sunshine Kitchen Operator
•Fort Pierce Farmers Market coordinator
•Owners of certified food processing sites
•Selected food processors and distributors
•Selected area farmers
•Selected area restaurateurs
•Food processing/distribution site and building developers
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Task 4 – Develop streamlined process for selling selected parcels. The Planning & Development
Services Department is engaging one of the planning consultants on continuing contract to
begin the subdivision process.
Task 5 – Modify park design standards to include “tip-up construction.” Staff held a scoping
meeting with the developer of the Park’s design and development standards, EDB Architects. A
scope of services has been developed and work on creating alternative standards will begin in
May with completion likely by summer. Staff will bring the draft proposed changes to the Board
for discussion and review as soon as they are available.
Task 7 – Offer courses in ag and food business techniques and management. Carol Alberts of
IFAS/Extension has held 4 ServSafe classes at the Kitchen. These classes are required for anyone
handling food. UF/IFAS’s Food Science & Human Nutrition Department is holding one of its 2-
day, “Introduction to Florida Food Entrepreneurship” workshop at the Kitchen on June 10-11,
2019. Staff is working with Ed Skvarch to make sure TCERDA Board and the Kitchen have a
presence at the event. The information on the workshop is attached.
Task 10 – Develop/Implement marketing program and rebranding. In advance of a signed
contract, Andrew Duffell has been shadowing staff and listening in on stakeholder conversations
along with meetings with Planning and the design guidelines architect. Once a contract is signed,
Mr. Duffell will be fully integrated into the implementation process.
Overall Metrics to Measure Progress
As an addendum to the adopted Strategic Plan, John Rhodes included a half-dozen metrics to
help measure progress. The following is brief summary on the Metrics for which there is data.
Metric 1 – businesses and employees utilizing the Sunshine Kitchen. The first Your Pro Kitchen
(YPK) monthly report for February 2019 is attached. The YPK operator has agreed to provide this
report by the middle of the following month for which the report is generated.
Metric 2 – Number, type of businesses and employees seeking space for processing. The
processing space has been used by the County to support the Jail operation while the Jail
kitchen was repaired. TCERDA netted $20,000 for the brief lease period. TCERDA has signed a
lease with a beverage producer which will pay $926 per month.
Other Park/Kitchen Matters
TCERDA staff is working on finalizing a facilities use agreement with the Kings Highway
contractor, Halley Engineering Contractors, Inc., for a parcel at the southwest corner of Kings
and Picos. The parcel is fallow citrus grove and the contractor will be storing materials and
equipment on the site. The facilities use agreement is for 3 years and the monthly rent is
$2,585.00 which equals $93,060 for the term. The contractor is also purchasing the dirt next to
the lease parcel for $287,000.
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Strategy and Plan for Treasure Coast Research Park
TCRP: ACTION PLAN/METRICS FOR MOVING FORWARD
Task Description Responsibility Timing
1 Formalize an Agriculture/Food Partnership Team1
(Facilitate the expansion of ag/food processing and
related activities in the county).
•John Rhodes and St. Lucie Co. UF Ext.:
Define potential members list
•St. Lucie County: Organize meeting of
potential members
1Q 2019
2 Further evaluate the non-research focused, business
and food processing offering for future park tenants –
while continuing to investigate and pursue potential
agricultural research facilities.
•John Rhodes: Identify potential options
•St. Lucie County: Compare list to codes
established for TCRP
2Q 2019
3 A.Define certification criteria for ag/food processing
and distribution sites
B.Identify sites for certification
C.Certify selected sites.
•John Rhodes: Define site criteria
•St. Lucie EDC: Identify potential sites
within the County
•St. Lucie County: Perform Phase II Env.
Assessment on selected parcels of TCRP
2Q 2019
4 Develop streamlined process for selling selected
parcels in the TCRP for private investment and
development.
•St. Lucie County (input from land
attorney)
2Q 2019
5 Modify park design standards to include ‘tip-up
construction’ with defined façade/landscaping details.
•St. Lucie County Planning Department
with Engineer Architect
2Q 2019
6 Evaluate potential for greenhouse farming within the
park (contact Bright Farm or other organization to
evaluate feasibility).
•St. Lucie Co. UF Ext. with support from
John Rhodes
2Q 2019
7 Offer courses in ag and food business techniques and
management. Use college and on-site facilities
(Sunshine Kitchen and fields) for ‘hands-on’
experience.
•TCRP and Indian River State College On-Going
8 Support the North-South Institute’s program for
veterans entering agriculture and expand for other
local individuals seeking to enter agriculture.
•St. Lucie Co. UF Ext.
•St. Lucie County
On-Going
9 Further develop concept for super sugar beets to be
grown and processed in the county as a biofuel.
•TCRP
•University of Florida
3Q 2019
10 Develop/implement marketing program and
rebranding of TCRP complex to attract ag and food
related business. Develop contract for Andrew Duffell.
•TCRP/Andrew Duffell
•St. Lucie EDC
On-Going
11 Evaluate chemical use in the TCRP to assure there will
be no toxic contamination of processed foods.
•St. Lucie County
•University of Florida and USDA
On-Going
Overall Metrics to Measure Progress
Metric Description Frequency
1 Number, types of businesses/ No. of employees utilizing the Sunshine Kitchen Quarterly
2 Number and types of businesses/No. of employees seeking more space for processing Semi-Annual
3 Updated listing/profiling of sites certified for ag/food processing Semi-Annual
4 Number of qualified leads concerning the certified sites Semi-Annual
5 Total number of jobs and income to the County related to ag/food processing Annual
6 Number of students taking ag or food management classes Annual
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CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Contract is made as of the day of , 2019, by and between
TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, hereinafter referred to as
the “Authority”, a special district organized under Part V, Chapter 159, Florida Statutes, hereinafter
referred to as the “Authority”, and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLC, a Florida limited
liability company, hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements,
terms, and condition contained herein, do agree as follows:
1.SERVICES
The Consultant’s responsibility under this Contract is to provide professional consultation
services for the strategic development and marketing of the AUTHORITY’S properties, as more
specifically set forth in the Scope of Work detailed in Exhibit "A".
The Authority’s representative/liaison during the performance of this Contract shall be Mark
Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator & Acting Director, telephone: (772) 462-1452, email:
satterleem@stlucieco.org.
The Consultant’s representative/liaison during the performance of this Contract shall be
Andrew Duffell, telephone: (561) 324-0727, email: aduffell@research-park.org.
3.TERM/TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The Consultant shall be available to commence services on this contract commencing on the date
written above. The term of this Agreement shall begin on April 1, 2019 and continue through and
including March 31, 2020. Upon mutual written agreement of the parties, the term of this Agreement
may extended for two additional one year periods.
4.COMPENSATION
The Consultant shall be compensated for all services satisfactorily completed in accordance in a
total amount not to exceed forty-eight thousand and 00/100 dollars ($48,000.00). The CONSULTANT
shall submit twelve (19) monthly invoices to the AUTHORITY in the four thousand and 00/100 dollars
($4,000.00) per month. Each Invoice shall be accompanied by a monthly status report(s) as further
described in Exhibit “A”.
5.GENERAL CONDITIONS
A.It is understood and agreed that the Consultant’s services under this Contract do not
include participation, whatsoever, in any litigation. Should such services be required, a
supplemental Contract may be negotiated between the Authority and the Consultant
describing the services desired and providing a basis for compensation to the Consultant.
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B.Upon the Consultant’s written request, the Authority will furnish or cause to be furnished
such reports, studies, instruments, documents, and other information as the Consultant
and Authority mutually deem necessary; and the Consultant may rely upon same in
performing the services required under this Contract.
C.Upon completion of the project, but before Final Payment is made, the Consultant shall
participate in completing a Consultant Evaluation Form. No request for final payment
shall be considered proper and complete until this evaluation process is completed by the
Consultant and the Authority.
6.TRUTH-IN-NEGOTIATION CERTIFICATE
Execution of this Contract by Consultant shall act as the execution of as truth-in-negotiation
certificate stating that wage rates and other factual unit costs supporting the compensation of this
Contract are accurate, complete and current at the time of execution of the Contract. The original Contract
rates and any additions thereto shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which Authority
determines the Contract rate(s) was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete, or non-current wage rates
and other factual unit costs. All such rate adjustments shall be made within one year following the end
of this Contract.
7.DEFAULT/TERMINATION
A.FOR CAUSE
If either party fails to fulfill its obligations under this Contract in a timely and proper
manner, the other party shall have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice of any
deficiency and by allowing the party in default seven (7) calendar days to correct the deficiency. If the
defaulting party fails to correct the deficiency within this time, this Contract shall terminate at the
expiration of the seven (7) calendar day time period.
With regard to the Consultant, the following items shall be considered a default under
this Contract:
(1)If the Consultant should be adjudged bankrupt, or if he, or it, should make a
general assignment for the benefit of his, or its, creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed on
account of his, or its, insolvency.
(2)If the Consultant should persistently or repeatedly refuse or fail, except in cases
for which an extension of time is provided, to provide the services contemplated by this Contract.
(3)If the Consultant disregards laws, ordinances, or the instructions of the Project
Manager or otherwise is guilty of a substantial violation of the provisions of the Contract.
In the event of termination, the Consultant shall only be entitled to receive payment for work
satisfactorily completed prior to the termination date.
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B.WITHOUT CAUSE
Either party may terminate the Contract without cause at any time upon thirty (30) calendar days
prior written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, the Authority shall compensate the
Consultant for all authorized work satisfactorily performed through the termination date. In no event
shall Consultant be entitled to any other compensation on a termination without cause, including any lost
profits or loss of opportunity.
C.SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES TERMINATION
The Authority may immediately terminate the Contract without cause at any time upon
ascertaining that pursuant to § 287.135, Florida Statutes, a company is ineligible to, and may not, bid on,
submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with an agency or local government entity for
goods or services if at the time of bidding or submitting a proposal for a new contract or renewal of an
existing contract, or at any time thereafter, the company: (1) is on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott
Israel List, created pursuant to § 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel; (2) is on
the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the
Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, created pursuant to § 215.473, Florida Statutes; or (3) is engaged in
business operations in Cuba or Syria. Furthermore, the Authority may immediately terminate the Contract
if it is determined that the company submitted a false certification stating that it was not (1) on the
Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List or engaged in a boycott of Israel; (2) was not on the
Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran
Petroleum Energy Sector List; (3) or was not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria when in fact
the company was engaged in such activities at the time of the bid or proposal, or at the time of entering
into or renewing the Contract.
8.SUB-CONSULTANTS AND SUBCONTRACTORS
In the event the Consultant requires the services of any sub-consultant, subcontractor or
professional associate in connection with the services to be provided under this Contract, Consultant shall
secure the written approval of Authority Project Manager before engaging such sub-consultant,
subcontractor or professional associate.
If a sub-consultant fails to perform or make progress, as required by this Contract, and it is
necessary to replace the sub-consultant to complete the work in a timely fashion, the Consultant shall
promptly do so, subject to acceptance of the new sub-consultant by the Authority. The substitution of
a subcontractor shall not be adequate cause to excuse a delay in the performance any portion of this
contract as set forth in the Scope of Work.
The Consultant, its sub-consultants, agents, servants, or employees agree to be bound by the
Terms and Conditions of this Contract and its Contract with the sub-consultant for work to be performed
for the Authority the Consultant must incorporate the terms of this contract.
9.FEDERAL AND STATE TAX
The Authority is exempt from payment of Florida State Sales and Use Taxes.
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The Authority will sign an exemption certificate submitted by the Consultant. The Consultant
shall not be exempted from paying sales tax to its suppliers for materials used to fulfill contractual
obligations with the Authority, nor is the Consultant authorized to use the Authority’s Tax Exemption
Number in securing such materials.
The Consultant shall be responsible for payment of its own and its share of its employees’ payroll,
payroll taxes, and benefits with respect to this Contract.
10.INSURANCE
The Consultant shall procure and maintain during the life of this Contract insurance of the types
and subject to the limits set forth below. The Consultant shall also provide the Authority with evidence of
this insurance in the form of Certificates of Insurance which shall be subject to the Authority's approval
for adequacy. The Authority shall be an Additional Insured on policies of Commercial General Liability
with respect to all claims arising out of the work performed under this Contract. The Authority shall be an
additional insured and shall receive the same notification rights that are provided to the first named
insured as respects cancellation and nonrenewal. THIS ENDORSEMENT MUST BE INSERTED ONTO THE
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE. If sub-contractors are used by the Consultant, it shall be the responsibility
of the Consultant to ensure that all its sub-contractors comply with all the insurance requirements
contained herein relating to such sub-contractors.
Except as otherwise stated, the amounts and types of insurance shall conform to the following
minimum requirements:
A.COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
The Consultant shall provide and maintain during the life of this Contract, at his, its or their own
expense, Commercial General Liability insurance on an occurrence basis for a minimum combined single
limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence; $2,000,000.00 general aggregate for claims of bodily injury
including death, property damage and personal injury. Contractual Liability coverage shall be included.
B.COMMERCIAL AUTO LIABILITY
The Consultant shall provide and maintain during the life of this Contract, at his, its or their own
expense, Business Commercial Auto Liability for claims of bodily injury and property damage for minimum
limits of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit.
C.WORKERS' COMPENSATION
The Consultant shall provide and maintain during the life of this Contract, at his, its or their own
expense, Workers' Compensation insurance coverage to apply for all employees for Florida statutory
limits. Coverage B, Employers Liability, shall be written for a minimum liability at $500,000.00 per
occurrence.
D.OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS
The General Liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
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1.The Authority, its Officers, Officials, Employees, Agents, and Volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds for any and all liability arising out of the Consultant's performance
of this Contract, or out of automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Consultant. The
coverage shall contain no special limitations on scope of protection offered to the Authority, its
Officers, Officials, Employee, Agents and Volunteers.
2.The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the
Authority, its Officers, Officials, Employees, Agents and Volunteers for Consultant's activities. Any
insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Authority, its Officers, Officials, Employees, Agents,
or Volunteers shall be in excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3.Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policy shall not effect
coverage provided to the Authority, its Officers, Officials, Employees, Agents, or Volunteers.
4.The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom
a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of insurer's liability.
5.The policy must be endorsed to provide the Authority a minimum of thirty (30)
days written notice prior to cancellation.
11.INDEMNIFICATION
The Consultant covenants and agrees at all times to indemnify and hold harmless the agency, and
its officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys’ fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful
conduct of the design professional and other persons employed or utilized by the design professional in
the performance of the Agreement. The Consultant hereby acknowledges that the payments made
under this Agreement include specific consideration for the indemnification herein provided. It is the
specific intent of the parties hereto that the foregoing indemnification complies with Florida Statute
725.08 (Chapter 725).
12.ASSIGNMENT
The Authority and Consultant each binds itself and its successors, legal representatives, and
assigns to the other party to this Contract and to the partners, successors, legal representatives, and
permitted assigns of such other party, in respect to all covenants of this Contract; and, neither the
Authority nor the Consultant will assign or transfer its rights and obligations in this Contract without the
written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating any personal liability on the
part of any officer or agent of any public body which may be a party hereto.
The Consultant agrees that the persons named in the scope of work shall provide services as
described therein. The services of the person(s) so named are a substantial inducement and material
consideration for this Contract. In the event such persons can no longer provide the services required by
this Contract, the Consultant shall immediately notify the Authority in writing and the Authority may elect
to terminate this Contract without any liability to the Consultant for unfinished work product. The
Authority may elect to compensate the Consultant for unfinished work product, provided it is in a form
that is sufficiently documented and organized to provide for subsequent utilization in completion of the
work product.
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13.PUBLIC RECORDS
The Consultant shall allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material
subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the Consultant in
conjunction with this Contract. Specifically, the Consultant shall:
(a)Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required by
the Authority in order to perform the service.
(b)Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions that
the Authority would provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in
state law or as otherwise provided by law.
(c)Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law.
(d)Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to the
Authority all public records in possession of the Consultant upon termination of the contract and
destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements. All records stored electronically must be provided to the
Authority in a format that is compatible with the information technology system of the Authority.
IF THE CONSULTANT HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER
119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONSULTANT’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC
RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS AT (772)462-1441, BellamyS@stlucieco.org, COUNTY ATTORNEY’S
OFFICE 2300 VIRGINIA AVENUE, FORT PIERCE, FL 34982
14.CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Consultant represents that it presently has no interest and shall acquire no interest, either
direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of services required
hereunder, as provided for in Section 112.311, Florida Statutes. The Consultant further represents that no
person having any interest shall be employed for said performance.
The Consultant shall promptly notify the Authority in writing by certified mail of all potential
conflicts of interest prohibited by existing state law for any prospective business association, interest or
other circumstance which may influence or appear to influence the Consultant's judgment or quality of
services being provided hereunder. Such written notification shall identify the prospective business
association, interest or circumstance, the nature of work that the Consultant may undertake and request
an opinion of the Authority as to whether the association, interest or circumstance would, in the opinion
of the Authority, constitute a conflict of interest if entered into by the Consultant. The Authority agrees
to notify the Consultant of its opinion by certified mail within thirty (30) days of receipt of notification by
the Consultant. If, in the opinion of the Authority, the prospective business association, interest or
circumstance would not constitute a conflict of interest by the Consultant, the Authority shall so state in
the notification and the Consultant shall, at his/her option, enter into said association, interest or
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circumstance and it shall be deemed not in conflict of interest with respect to services provided to the
Authority by the Consultant under the terms of this Contract.
15.EXCUSABLE DELAYS (FORCE MAJEURE)
Neither party shall be liable to the other for failure to perform its obligations hereunder if and to
the extent that such failure to perform results from causes beyond its reasonable control (financial
difficulty shall not be considered a cause beyond a party's control), all of which causes herein are called
“Force Majeure”, including, but without being limited to, strikes, lockouts, or other industrial
disturbances; fires; unusual climatic conditions; acts of God; acts of a public enemy; or inability to obtain
transportation or necessary materials in the open market. Provided, however, that market conditions,
labor conditions, construction industry price trends and similar matters which normally impact on the
bidding process shall not be considered a Force Majeure. The party unable to perform as a result of
force majeure promptly shall notify the other of the beginning and ending of each such period, and
Authority shall compensate Consultant at the rates set forth herein, for the services performed by
Consultant hereunder, up to the date of the beginning of such period. If any period of force majeure
continues for thirty (30) days or more, either party shall have the right to terminate this Contract upon
ten (10) days prior written notice to the other party.
16.PLEDGE OF CREDIT, ARREARS
The Consultant shall not pledge the Authority’s credit or make it a guarantor of payment of surety
for any contract, debt, obligation, judgment, lien, or any form of indebtedness.
The Consultant further warrants and represents that it has no obligation or indebtedness that
would impair its ability to fulfill the terms of this Contract.
17.DISCLOSURE AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All original sketches, tracings, drawings, computations, details, design calculations, and other
documents and plans that result from the Consultant’s services under this Contract are and remain the
property of the Authority as instruments of service. The Consultant shall furnish copies to the Authority
upon completion of such documents.
The Authority shall, at no additional expense, be furnished one (1) set of reproducible copies of
any maps and/or drawings prepared for it by the Consultant. Consultant shall likewise submit copies of
all field notes, calculation sheets and computer discs to the Authority.
18.INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT RELATIONSHIP
The relationship of the Consultant to the Authority will be solely that of a consultant. The
Consultant is an independent Consultant and is not an employee or agent of the Authority. Nothing in this
Contract shall be interpreted to establish any relationship other than that of an independent Consultant,
between the Authority and the Consultant, its employees, agents, subcontractors, or assigns, during or
after the performance of this Contract. The Consultant will provide the professional and technical services
required for the successful completion of this Contract in accordance with practices generally acceptable
within the industry and good ethical standards.
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19.VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
The Consultant agrees that it shall bear the responsibility for verifying the employment status,
under the Immigration Reform and Control act of 1986, of all persons it employs in the performance of
this Contract.
20.PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
The Consultant warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than
a bonafide employee working solely for the Consultant, to solicit or secure this Contract, and that he has
not paid or agreed to pay any persons, company, corporation, individual or firm, other than a bonafide
employee working solely for the Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, gift or any other
consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award of making this Contract.
21.AUDIT
The Consultant agrees that the Authority or any of its duly authorized representatives shall, until
the expiration of three years after expenditure of funds under this Contract, have access to and the right
to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of the Consultant involving
transactions related to this Contract. The Consultant agrees that payment(s) made under this Contract
shall be subject to reduction for amounts charged thereto which are found on the basis of audit
examination not to constitute allowable costs under this Contract. The Consultant shall refund by check
payable to the Authority the amount of such reduction of payments. All required records shall be
maintained until an audit is completed and all questions arising therefrom are resolved, or three years
after completion of the project and issuance of the final certificate, whichever is sooner.
22.NON DISCRIMINATION
The Consultant covenants and agrees that the Consultant shall not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment to be employed in the performance of the Contract with respect
to hiring, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly
related to employment because of age, sex or physical handicaps (except where based on a bonafide
occupational qualification); or because of marital status, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry.
23.ENFORCEMENT COSTS
It is understood and agreed that the Consultant's services under this Contract do not include any
participation, whatsoever, in any litigation. Should such services be required, a supplemental Contract
may be negotiated between the Authority and the Consultant describing the services desired and
providing a basis for compensation to the Consultant.
24.AUTHORITY TO PRACTICE
The Authority represents that it is a political subdivision of the State of Florida with the authority
to engage the professional service described in Attachment “A” and to accept the obligation for payment
for the services.
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The Authority and Consultant each binds itself and its successors, legal representatives, and
assigns to the other party to this Contract and to the partners, successors, legal representatives, and
assigns of such other party, in respect to all covenants of this Contract; and, neither the Authority nor the
Consultant will assign or transfer their interest in this Contract without the written consent of the other.
Nothing herein shall be construed as creating any personal liability on the party of any officer or agent of
any public body which may be a party hereto.
The Consultant hereby represents and warrants that it has and will continue to maintain all
licenses and approvals required to conduct its business, and that it will at all times conduct its business
activities in a reputable manner. Proof of such licenses and approvals shall be submitted to the
Authority’s representative on an annual basis.
25.SEVERABILITY
If any term or provision of this Contract, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances
shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Contract, or the application of
such terms or provisions to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or
unenforceable, shall not be affected, and every other term provision of this Contract shall be deemed
valid and enforceable to the extent permitted by law.
26.COMPLETE AGREEMENT
This Contract states the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes any written or
oral representations, statements, negotiations, or agreements to the contrary. The Consultant
recognizes that any representations, statements or negotiations made by the Authority staff do not suffice
to legally bind the Authority in a contractual relationship unless they have been reduced to writing,
authorized, and signed by an authorized Authority representative. This Contract shall bind the parties,
their assigns, and successors in interest.
27.AMENDMENT
This Contract may be amended only with the written approval and agreement of the parties.
28.MODIFICATIONS OF WORK
The Authority reserves the right to make changes in Scope of Work, including alterations,
reductions therein or additions thereto. Upon receipt by the Consultant of the Authority’s notification
of a contemplated change, the Consultant shall, in writing:
1.Provide a detailed estimate for the increase or decrease in cost due to the contemplated
change,
2.Notify the Authority of any estimated change in the completion date, and
3.Advise the Authority if the contemplated change shall effect the Consultant’s ability to
meet the completion dates or schedules of this Contract.
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If the Authority so instructs in writing, the Consultant shall suspend work on that portion of the
Scope of Work affected by a contemplated change, pending the Authority’s decision to proceed with the
change.
If the Authority elects to make the change, the Authority shall initiate a Contract Amendment and
the Consultant shall not commence work on any such change until such written Amendment is signed by
the authorized representative for the Authority.
29.NOTICE
All notices, requests, consents, and other communications required or permitted under this
Contract shall be in writing and shall be (as elected by the person giving such notice) hand delivered by
messenger or courier service, telecommunicated, or mailed by registered or certified mail (postage
prepaid) return receipt requested, addressed to:
As To Authority: With Copies To:
TCERDA Chair St. Lucie County Attorney
7550 Pruitt Research Road Administration Annex
Fort Pierce, FL 34945 Fort Pierce, FL 34982
As To Consultant:
Economic Development Partners, LLC
9015 Picot Court
Boynton Beach, FL 33492
aduffell@research-park.org
or to such other address as any party may designate by notice complying with the terms of this Section.
Each such notice shall be deemed delivered (a) on the date delivered if by personal delivery, (b) on the
date upon which the return receipt is signed or delivery is refused or the notice is designated by the postal
authorities as not deliverable, as the case may be, if mailed.
30.CAPTIONS AND PARAGRAPH HEADINGS
Captions and paragraph headings contained in this Contract are for convenience and reference
only and in no way define, describe, extend or limit the scope and intent of this Contract, nor the intent
of any provisions hereof.
31.WAIVER
No waiver by the AUTHORITY of any provision of this Contract shall be deemed to be a waiver of
any other provisions hereof or of any subsequent breach by of the same, or any other provision or the
enforcement thereof. AUTHORITY’s consent to of or approval of any act by Consultant requiring consent
or approval shall not be deemed to render unnecessary the obtaining of Authority’s consent to or approval
of any subsequent act by Consultant requiring consent or approval, whether or not similar to the act so
consented or approved.
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32.COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The CONSULTANT, its employees, subcontractors or assigns, shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to the performance of this Contract. The
AUTHORITY undertakes no duty to ensure such compliance, but will attempt to advise Consultant, upon
request, as to any such laws of which it has present knowledge.
33.INTERPRETATION; VENUE
This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and supersedes all prior verbal or written agreements between the parties with respect
thereto. This Contract may only be amended by written document, properly authorized, executed and
delivered by both parties hereto. This Contract shall be interpreted as a whole unit and section headings
are for convenience only. All interpretations shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. In
the event it is necessary for either party to initiate legal action regarding this Contract, venue shall be in
the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit for St. Lucie County, Florida, for claims under state law and the Southern
District of Florida for any claims which are justiciable in Federal Court.
34.DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any disputes relating to interpretation of the terms of this Contact or a question of fact or arising
under this Contract shall be resolved through good faith efforts upon the part of the Consultant and the
AUTHORITY or its Project Manager. At all times, the CONSULTANT shall carry on the work and maintain its
progress schedule in accordance with the requirements of the Contract and the determination of the
AUTHORITY or its representatives, pending resolution of the dispute. Any dispute which is not resolved by
mutual agreement shall be decided by the St. Lucie County Administrator who shall reduce the decision
to writing. The decision of the County Administrator shall be final and conclusive unless determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be fraudulent, capricious, arbitrary, so grossly erroneous as to
necessarily imply bad faith, or not be supported by substantial evidence.
35.MEDIATION
Prior to initiating any litigation concerning this Contract, the parties agree to submit the disputed
issue or issues to a mediator for non-binding mediation. The parties shall agree on a mediator chosen
from a list of certified mediators available from the Clerk of Court for St. Lucie County. The fee of the
mediator shall be shared equally by the parties. To the extent allowed by law, the mediation process shall
be confidential and the results of the mediation or any testimony or argument introduced at the
mediation shall not be admissible as evidence in any subsequent proceeding concerning the disputed
issue. In the event that mediation is unsuccessful, either party may bring an action to enforce its rights
in a Florida court of appropriate venue and jurisdiction.
36.ANTITRUST ASSIGNMENT
The Consultant and the Authority and the State of Florida recognize that in actual economic
practice, overcharges resulting from antitrust violations are in fact usually borne by the State of Florida
and local governments. Therefore, the Consultant assigns to the State of Florida and the Authority any
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and all claims for such overcharges as to goods, materials or services purchased in connection with the
Contract.
[The next page is the signature page.]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have accepted, made and executed this Contract in
counterparts each of which shall be treated as an original upon the terms and conditions above stated.
WITNESSES: TREASURE COAST EDUCTION, RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By:
_________________________________ Name: __________________________________
Title: ___________________________________
Date:___________________________________
Approved as to Form and Correctness:
Assistant County Attorney
WITNESSES: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLC
By:
Name:
Date:___________________________________
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EXHIBIT “A”
The Consultant agrees to:
A.PROJECT SCOPE
Pursuant to the terms of this Contract, the Consultant shall:
a.Provide technical assistance and business support services to the Treasure Coast Education,
Research and Development Authority;
b.Provide support and technical assistance in the development of a streamlined process for
selling selected parcels in the Treasure Coast Research Park for private investment and
development;
c.Provide support and technical assistance in modifying park design standards;
d.Provide support and technical assistance in evaluating the potential for greenhouse farming,
food production and other activities within the Park and consistent with the 2019 Strategic
Plan;
e.Develop a robust marketing program to attract research, agriculture and food-related
businesses to the Park;
f.Conduct outreach activities to potential Park tenants whose presence in the Park supports
the 2019 Strategic Plan as well as being consistent with existing tenants;
g.Other activities or opportunities that may arise.
B.GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS
The Consultant shall ensure that all activities funded through this Contract are performed within
the Treasure Coast Research Park and St. Lucie County.
C.REPORTS
The Consultant shall provide a detailed monthly report, to be accompanied by each invoice, which
shall include Monthly Narrative documenting its activities, including an overview of its meetings
and outreach, as well as other pertinent information. All reports shall be submitted to the
Authority, postmarked no later than fourteen (14) days after the end of the reporting period, as
outlined in the Exhibits contained herein. The reports shall be to the satisfaction of the Authority
and be subject to verification. The Authority reserves the right to request additional reports that
are reasonable and fair from the Consultant, for any previous periods funded by the Authority
upon ten (10) business days’ notice.
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FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT
THIS FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT dated this ____ day of ______________, 2019, is by and
between ST. LUCIE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Administration Annex, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34982, (“County”), and HALLEY ENGINEERING
CONTRACTORS, INC., a Florida corporation, located at 13901 NW 118 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33178
(“Halley”).
WHEREAS, Halley has entered into a contract with the Florida Department of Transportation
to construct the Kings Highway road widening project from State Road 70 to just past the I-95 and
Orange Avenue Interchange (“Project”); and,
WHEREAS, the southern end of the project will include the widening of the Kings Highway
adjacent to property owned by the County known as the Treasure Coast Research Park (“Park”) and
leased to the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority (“TCERDA”); and,
WHEREAS, the County has stockpiled fill dirt in Park from prior dredging projects; and,
WHEREAS, Halley has requested the use of a portion of the Park property to be used as a
staging area for its equipment during the Project; and,
WHEREAS, the Project will contribute to the overall viability and development of the Park and
enhance the benefits to the public.
WITNESSETH:
For and in consideration of the mutual terms and conditions hereinafter set forth:
ARTICLE I
1.01 Premises:
The County grants unto Halley, the right to use certain property located in the Park as further
depicted in the maps attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A”, (the “Premises”),
subject to the terms and conditions of this Facilities Use Agreement.
1.02 Use and Possession of Premises:
This Agreement is intended to set forth the terms and conditions under which Halley shall use
and occupy the Premises during the term of the Agreement. Halley shall only utilize the Premises as
a staging area for equipment and materials required for the Project. The parties acknowledge and
agree the Premises are currently unimproved and the County makes no guarantee or warranty as to
condition of the property as to the proposed use. Halley shall be responsible for clearing the
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property and installing any improvements necessary for its use of the Premises during the term of
this Agreement including but not limited to an access road, subject to prior approval of the County
Administrator or his designee. Halley shall maintain the Premises in a neat and orderly manner
during the term of the use and shall delineate the boundaries with temporary fencing or other barrier
approved by the County. Halley shall take all measures necessary to prevent the spill of any
hazardous materials on the Premises and shall immediately notify the County of any possible spill or
contamination. Halley shall repair any damage to the Premises prior to the termination of this
Agreement. Halley shall not use the access road from Pruitt Research Road to the Research Park or
any of the existing internal Research Park roads to access the Premises.
ARTICLE 2
2.01 Term; Termination:
The term of this Agreement shall begin on _________________, 2019 and end
on_______________________, 2021, unless extended as provided herein. Upon mutual written
agreement of the parties, this Agreement may be extended. The County shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement with or without cause, and thereby end any and all obligations created by
this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notification of termination to Halley.
The County may immediately terminate this Agreement without cause, by written notice to
User, at any time upon ascertaining that pursuant to § 287.135, Florida Statutes, a company is
ineligible to, and may not, bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with an
agency or local government entity for goods or services if at the time of bidding or submitting a
proposal for a new contract or renewal of an existing contract, or at any time thereafter, the
company: (1) is on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to § 215.4725,
Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel; (2) is on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities
in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List,
created pursuant to § 215.473, Florida Statutes; or (3) is engaged in business operations in Cuba or
Syria. Furthermore, the County may immediately terminate the Agreement if it is determined that
the company submitted a false certification stating that it was not (1) on the Scrutinized Companies
that Boycott Israel List or engaged in a boycott of Israel; (2) was not on the Scrutinized Companies
with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy
Sector List; (3) or was not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria when in fact the company
was engaged in such activities at the time of the bid or proposal, or at the time of entering into or
renewing the Agreement.
ARTICLE 3
3.01 Rental Rate:
Halley shall pay the County monthly rent in the amount of two thousand five hundred eighty-
five and 00/100 dollars ($2,585.00) per month, plus all applicable sales, use and like taxes, for the
use
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of the Premises as set forth in this Agreement. The first payment shall be due on or before February
15, 2019, and thereafter on or before the fifteenth day of the month. Payments shall be made
payable to “St. Lucie County” and shall be delivered to the St. Lucie County Finance Department, 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982.
ARTICLE 4
4.01 Assignment, Leasing and Successors in Interest:
Halley shall not sublease the Premises in whole or any part, nor assign this Agreement to any
other persons or firm during the term of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 5
5.01 Independent Contractor:
Under the terms of this Agreement, Halley is and shall be at all times an independent
contractor and operator responsible to all parties for all of its acts or omissions. It is further agreed
that in its use and enjoyment of the premises herein, including the facilities thereon, Halley shall
indemnify, save, and hold harmless the County from and against any and all claims, actions, damages,
liability, and expenses in connection with the loss of life, personal injury, or damage to property
occurring in or about, or arising out of, the demised premises, or occasioned wholly or in part by any
act or omission of Halley, its agents or representatives.
ARTICLE 6
6.01 Conflict of Interest:
Halley represents that it presently has no interest and shall acquire no interest, either direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of services required hereunder, as
provided for in Section 112.311 Florida Statutes. Halley further represents that no person having any
interest shall be employed for said performance.
Halley shall promptly notify the County in writing by certified mail of all potential conflicts of
interest prohibited by existing state law for any prospective business association, interest or other
circumstances which may influence or appear to influence Halley’s judgment or quality of services being
provided hereunder. Such written notification shall identify the prospective business association,
interest or circumstance, the nature of work that Halley may undertake and request an opinion of the
County as to whether the association, interest or circumstance would, in the opinion of the County,
constitute conflict of interest if entered into by Halley. The County agrees to notify Halley of its opinion
by certified mail within thirty (30) days of receipt of notification by Halley. If, in the opinion of the
County, the prospective business association, interest or circumstance would not constitute a conflict of
interest by Halley, the County shall so state in the notification and Halley shall, at its option, enter into
said association, interest or circumstance and it shall be deemed not in conflict of interest with respect
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services provided to the County by Halley under the terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 7
7.01 Indemnification:
In consideration of the benefits received pursuant to this Agreement, Halley does hereby
agree and covenants to defend fully, protect, indemnify and hold harmless the County from and
against each and every claim, demand or cause of action and any and all liability, cost, expense
(including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses incurred in defense of
the County, even if incident to appellate, post-judgment or bankruptcy proceedings, damages or loss
in connection therewith, which may be made or asserted by the County, the County’s employees or
agents, invitees or any third parties on account of personal injury, death, damage or property damage
caused by, arising out of or in any way incidental to or in connection with Halley’s use of the property.
At the election of the County, Halley shall contest and defend the County against any such claims of
liability against the County. The County shall in any event, have the right, through counsel of its
choice, to control the defense or response to any such claim to the extent it could affect the County
financially. Only those matters which are determined by a final, nonappealable judgment to be the
result of the negligence of the County or the negligence of a third party who is not an agent,
employee, invitee, or subcontractor of Halley shall be excluded from Halley’s duty to indemnify the
County, but only to the extent of negligence of the County or such third party. For purposes of this
indemnification, “claims” shall mean and include all obligations, actual and consequential damages
and costs reasonably incurred in the defense of any claim against the County, including, but not
limited to attorneys’ and expert witness fees, costs of investigation and proof of facts, court costs,
other litigation expenses, and travel and living expenses. The County shall have the right to defend
any such claim against it in such manner as the County deems appropriate or described in its sole
discretion.
ARTICLE 8
8.01 Liability for Damage or Injury:
The County shall not be liable for any damage or injury which may be sustained by any party
or persons on the Premises other than the damage or injury caused solely by the negligence of the
County.
ARTICLE 9
9.01 Notices:
Wherever in this Agreement it shall be required or permitted that notice or demand be given
or served by either party to or on the other, such notice or demand shall not be deemed to have been
duly given or served unless in writing and either personally delivered or forwarded by registered or
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certified mail, postage prepaid, to the respective addresses hereinafter set forth. Such addresses
may be changed from time to time by either party by serving notice as above provided.
TO COUNTY: WITH COPY TO:
St. Lucie County Administrator St. Lucie County Attorney
2300 Virginia Avenue 2300 Virginia Avenue
3rd Floor Administration Annex 3rd Floor Administration Annex
Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 Fort Pierce, Florida 34982
TO HALLEY:
Halley Engineering Contractors, Inc.
13901 NW 118 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33178
ARTICLE 10
10.1 Insurance:
Halley shall maintain the following insurance during the term of this Agreement:
A.Workmen’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance-Worker’s
Compensation Insurance shall provide for the limits required by Chapter 440, Florida Statutes (2017),
and as may be amended from time to time. Halley’s liability shall be for a limit of no less than five
hundred thousand and 0/100 ($500,000.00) dollars. If Halley, its partners, or officers request a
waiver of exemption under Section 440.04, Florida Statutes (2018), and as may be amended from
time to time, Halley agrees to provide full disclosure of this waiver to the County and the County shall
have the right to reject Halley’s waiver of exemption.
B. General Liability Insurance – Halley shall provide Commercial General Liability
Insurance written on an occurrence basis, including product liability/completed operations,
contractual liability, fire legal liability for a limit of at least one million dollars and 0/100
($1,000,000.00) dollars, combined single limit for bodily injury, illness and property damage. Halley
shall also provide Coverage B (Personal Injury), written at a sub-limit of at least one hundred thousand
and 0/100 ($100,000.00) dollars and Coverage C (Medical Payments) of at least five thousand and
0/100 ($5,000.00) dollars per person and twenty-five thousand and 0/100 ($25,000.00) dollars per
occurrence. The policy shall also provide the County will be given a thirty (30) day written notice of
cancellation or non-renewal and include County as an additional insured.
C. Business Automobile Liability – Halley shall maintain and, prior to commencement of
this contract, provide the County with evidence of business automobile liability insurance to include:
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1) coverage for any automobile for limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit (bodily
injury & property damage) per accident and 2) Personal Injury Protection (Florida no-fault) with full
statutory limits. The policy shall also provide the County will be given a thirty (30) day written notice
of cancellation or non-renewal and include County as an additional insured.
D.The County shall maintain and keep in force property insurance on the Property.
Halley shall be responsible for keeping in force fire and extended coverage on all its own equipment,
contents, improvements and betterment.
The insurance required shall include those classifications as listed in Standard Liability
Insurance Manuals, which most nearly reflect the operations of Halley under this Agreement. All
insurance policies and surety bonds required under this Agreement shall be issued by companies
authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida, with the following qualifications as
a management and financial strength:
The Company must be rated no less than “A” as to general policy holders rating, and
no less than “X” as to financial rating, in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide,
published by A.M. Best Company, Inc.
Halley shall furnish Certificates of Insurance to the County prior to the
commencement of operations, which Certificates shall clearly indicate that Halley has obtained
insurance in the type, amount and classifications as required for strict compliance of the insurance
provisions of this section.
The County reserves the right to reasonably amend the insurance requirements by
the issuance of notice in writing to Halley.
E.Damage or Destruction to Premises
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, if the premises or any part of them
(including any premises improvements), shall be damaged or destroyed, the User shall, to the extent
of the insurance deductible and insurance proceeds available, promptly repair or replace the same,
and any insurance proceeds received with respect to such damage or destruction shall be applied to
payment of the expenses of such repair or replacement, and any excess insurance proceeds shall
belong to the User. It shall be the User’s responsibility to repair or reconstruct the premises as
appropriate. The User shall be responsible for the payment of any deductible required under its
insurance coverage. Any other terms or provisions of this agreement pertaining to repair,
alteration, construction or reconstruction by the User shall be binding upon the User in repairing or
reconstructing the premises. If such a substantial portion of the premises is destroyed so that the
User determines that the User cannot reasonably continue to utilize the premises until the same are
repaired or replaced, then the User may elect to either repair or replace the same, to the extent of
the insurance proceeds available, or to abstain from repairing or replacing the same and to terminate
this agreement, whereupon any insurance proceeds shall be paid to the holder of any mortgage which
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encumbers the premises in an amount equal to the outstanding balance of the loan and the balance
of such proceeds, if any shall be paid to the County.
ARTICLE 11
12.02 Payment and Performance Bond
ARTICLE 12
12.01 Non-discrimination:
A. Halley for itself, its personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a
part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree that it shall not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment to be employed in the performance of the
contract with respect to hiring, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment, or any matter
directly or indirectly related to employment because of age, sex or physical handicap (except where
based on a benefit occupational qualification); or because of marital status, race, color, religion,
national origin or ancestry.
B. That in the event of breach of any of the above non-discrimination covenants, the
County shall have the right to terminate the Agreement.
ARTICLE 13
13.01 Rules and Regulations:
Halley will observe, obey and comply with all rules and regulations adopted by the County
and all laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations of other governmental units and agencies
having lawful jurisdiction, which may be applicable to Halley’s operations under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 14
14.01 Payment of Obligations:
Halley shall pay all taxes, utility charges and other costs lawfully assessed against its interests
in its equipment and its operations under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 15
15.01 Indulgence Not Waiver:
The indulgence of either party with regard to any breach or failure to perform any provision
of this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of the provision or any portion of this
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Agreement either at the time the breach or failure occurs or at any time throughout the term of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 16
16.01 Interpretation; Venue:
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior verbal or written agreements between the parties
with respect thereto. This Agreement may only be amended by written document, properly
authorized, executed and delivered by both parties hereto. This Agreement shall be interpreted by
the laws of the State of Florida. In the event it is necessary for either party to initiate legal action
regarding this Agreement, venue shall be in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit for St. Lucie County,
Florida, for claims under state law and the Southern District of Florida for any claims which are
justiciable in Federal Court.
ARTICLE 17
17.01 Mediation:
In the event of a dispute between the parties in connection with this Agreement, the parties
agree to submit the disputed issue or issues to a mediator for non-binding mediation prior to filing a
lawsuit. The parties shall agree on a mediator chosen from a list of certified mediators available
from the Clerk of Court for St. Lucie County. The fee of the mediator shall be shared equally by the
parties. To the extent allowed by law, the mediation process shall be confidential and the results
of the mediation or any testimony or argument introduced at the mediation shall not be admissible
as evidence in any subsequent proceeding concerning the disputed issue.
ARTICLE 18
18.01 Non-Waiver:
The rights of the parties under this Agreement shall be cumulative and the failure of either
party to exercise properly any rights given hereunder shall not operate to forfeit any of the said rights.
ARTICLE 19
19.01 Public Records:
To the extent required by law, Halley shall allow public access to all documents, papers,
letters, or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or
received by Halley in conjunction with this Agreement. Specifically, to the extent allowed by law,
Halley shall:
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A.Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required
by the County in order to perform the service.
B.Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions
that the County would provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in
state law or as otherwise provided by law.
C.Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law.
D.Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to the
County all public records in possession of HALLEY upon termination of the contract and destroy any
duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements. All records stored electronically must be provided to the County in a format that is
compatible with the information technology system of the County.
IF HALLEY HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES,
TO HALLEY'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT (772) 462-1441, bellamys@stlucieco.org, COUNTY
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, 2300 VIRGINIA AVENUE, FORT PIERCE, FL 34982.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their appropriate officials, as of the date first above written.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
_________________________ BY: ________________________________
DEPUTY CLERK CHAIR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
BY: ________________________________
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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ATTEST: HALLEY ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
__________________________ BY: ________________________________
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
(SEAL)
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UF/IFAS, Food Science & Human Nutrition Department
INTRODUCTION
TO FLORIDA FOOD
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ST. AUGUSTINE
May 21-22, 2019
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
UF/IFAS Extension
St. Johns County
3125 Agricultural Center Dr.
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Register online here
uf-ifas-flfood2019.eventbrite.com
Early-bird sale by May 6
FORT PIERCE
Jun 10-11, 2019
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunshine Kitchen
7550 Pruitt Research Center Rd.
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Register online here
uf-ifas-flfood2019fp.eventbrite.com
Early-bird sale by Jun 10
Registration Fees
Type One day only Both Days
Early-bird $100 $150
Standard $125 $200
Class size will be limited to the first 30 registrants.
For more information, contact Soo Ahn, Assistant Professor
UF/IFAS Food Science & Human Nutrition Department
PO Box 110370, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0370
sahn82@ufl.edu • 352.294.3909 • Fax: 352.392.9467
IF COOKING IS
WHAT YOU LOVE,
WHY NOT DO
WHAT YOU
LOVE?
With growing interest in fresh
local food, more people are
starting their own small-scale
food business, and the number of
small food businesses in Florida
is expected to continuously
increase. To run a successful
business in a competitive
food market, you’ll need a
good business plan and basic
understanding about food
processing, packaging, marketing
and regulatory requirements.
UF/IFAS Extension’s Food
Entrepreneurship program can
help get you started on your
journey to success.
This workshop is partially supported by USDA NIFA Food Safety Outreach Grant #FLA-FOS-005533
2-DAY WORKSHOP AT
2 NEW LOCATIONS
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INTRODUCTION TO
FLORIDA FOOD ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DAY 1: How to Start a Food Business in Florida
8:30 a.m. Registration, Pre-quiz
8:45 a.m. Welcome & Introduction – What does
it take to be a food entrepreneurs (Soo
Ahn, UF/IFAS)
9:00 a.m. Planning your business – marketing,
financing and other considerations
(Derek Farnsworth, UF/IFAS)
9:35 a.m. Product development – formulation,
packaging (Renée Goodrich-Schneider,
UF/IFAS)
10:10 a.m. Break
10:25 a.m. Acidic and acidified foods – what are
they and what do I need to know?
(Amy Simonne, UF/IFAS)
11:00 a.m. Quality and safety issues (Keith
Schneider, UF/IFAS)
11:45 a.m. What’s next – How to get your product
into retail stores (Anne Lofland, Publix)
12:15 p.m. Catered lunch and networking
1:10 p.m. Federal FDA regulations for food
processors (Stewart Watson, FDA)
1:50 p.m. USDA regulations for meat and poultry
product processors – (Christopher
Wagstaff, USDA FSIS)
2:30 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. Florida Regulations for food processors
(Stephen Carmody, FDACS)
3:25 p.m. Florida Regulations for food service
business (Lisa Lambert, FDBPR)
4:05 p.m. TBA
4:40pm Question and Answer session, Post-
quiz, and Evaluation
4:45 p.m. Adjourn
DAY 2: Understanding a Food Safety Plan
8:30 a.m. Pre-test
8:40 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
8:50 a.m. Introduction to Food Safety
Modernization Act (Renee Goodrich)
9:20 a.m. Overview of Food Safety Plan (Soo Ahn)
9:50 a.m. Understanding Good Manufacturing
Practices and Prerequisite Programs
(Amy Simonne)
10:20 a.m. Break
10:35 a.m. Overview of a food safety plan example
(Matt Krug)
10:50 a.m. Food Safety Hazards (Keith Schneider)
11:45 p.m. Catered lunch and networking
12:50 p.m. Preventive Controls: Process and
Supply-Chain (Matt Krug)
1:40 p.m. Preventive Controls: Allergen and
Sanitation (Amy Simonne)
2:15 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. Validation, Verification, and Record-
Keeping (Keith Schneider)
3:15 p.m. Traceability and Recalls (Renee
Goodrich)
4:00 p.m. Review of a food safety plan example
(Matt Krug)
4:20 p.m. Question and Answer session,
Evaluation
4:30 p.m. Adjourn
TENTATIVE AGENDA
* Speaker and the title of presentation could be changed depending on the speakers’ availability Agenda subject to change
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YPK Report
March 13, 2019
County Board of Directors Meeting
The following is an update for Sunshine/Your Pro Kitchen for the month of February 2019.
1.The current security system installed can hold 5 days’ worth of data. The retailer we
worked with identified this and stated that we will need to buy a 6T hard drive to
comply with county requirements of 30 days’ worth of footage. We are currently
researching hard drives that will comply with these needs.
2.YPK website – we have collected pictures and are creating content for the YPK website.
Cindy Pickering will take that data and have the webmaster update the website.
3.Checklists, policy and guidance for kitchen use and cleanliness have been created. We
have instituted a policy that clients will complete the cleaning checklist and submit with
hours used after each use. A monthly deep cleaning checklist has also been created and
is used by the two cleaners who work on those tasks. We will have them sign and date
and hold onto those records monthly. What kind of cleaning records would the county
like access to each month?
4.Client list:
Business Name Product Monthly Hours used
Gavi’s Goodness Gourmet nutritional snacks 16
Good Dogs Hot Dog Cart 4
A Moment’s Notice Catering 8
Blue Water Booty Smak Fish Dip 32
The Traveled Chef LLC Catering/Personal Chef 7
Hot Dogs & More Hot Dogs
My Grandmother’s Kitchen Mobile Food Vendor
Flavored Fork LLC Catering 200
Clients in process
Pete’s Backyard BBQ Catering/Food Truck
Taste Buds International Food Truck
Ratisha ‘s Cheesecake
Jean’s Vegan Savory Pastries
Ashely’s Art & Baked Goods
Okeechobee Farms Meat Production – sausages, ground meats
There are 16 clients we’re awaiting confirmation and timeline from. We reach out monthly to
each potential client to see if they need help with filing documents or with any parts of the
process.
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Potential Clients
Luis Cabtle
Jaine Mundey
Danielle Eber
Caroline Crey
Cathy Furr
Jenna Summers
Erin Andersun
Dulce Pineda
Jerica Ross
Arturo Reynoso
Jerry David
Eldridge Davis
Mike Bourguignon
Daisy Flowers
Dan Schwitzer
5.Events and meetings
Indian River Magazine Spring 2019 issue highlights the Sunshine Kitchen
Quarterly board meeting City of Port Lucie Tax collectors
Attended on March 14, 2019
Port St Lucie Chamber of Commerce Tasting April 18, 2019
This tasting event will showcase all that can be done at the
county’s state-of-the-art food business incubator where chefs,
caterers, food truck operators and more can hone their culinary
skills.
Come for delicious food and mingling!
Beer Provided by Sailfish Brewing Company
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Sunshine Kitchen Food Business Incubator
Treasure Coast Research Park, 7550 Pruitt Research Center Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945
5:30 to 7:00 PM
Tickets $20
Treasure Coast Business Summit – May 16
The Treasure Coast Business Summit is the Treasure Coast’s largest B2B (business-to-business)
summit and expo. Network with influential business leaders and professionals, learn about current
trends / opportunities, and cultivate new work relationships. This combination of information and
networking will help business professionals and entrepreneurs identify their inner strengths and
provide necessary resources to implement a positive growth strategy for their business. The TCBS
will offer a comprehensive agenda of regional and local speakers. In addition, attendees will engage
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and witness a new exciting event in the afternoon: "Think Tank" a match up of entrepreneurs and
investors facilitated by the Florida SBDC at IRSC.
Social Media Campaigns - Reach out to personal chefs, caterers, bakers, chocolatiers,
restaurants via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Alignable and Nextdoor.
Farmers markets – let vendors know of our existence and the availability
Other Revenue Income Streams
Let the community know we are available for these diversified revenue opportunities to
accommodate a variety of business types and impactful programs. Provide space for
community members to learn, share, and experience food together.
Community Dinners – fund raisers, nonprofit events
Special Events – Networking meetings, Rotary Club Meetings, weddings, showers,
Chamber of Commerce meetings
Cooking Classes - personal classes, culinary school programs, community outreach
Pop-up Dinners – allows personal chefs and caterers the opportunity to showcase their
culinary talents
Food Styling Lab - Restaurants, grocers, photographers, bloggers, Food magazines
We are reaching out to local event coordinators to inform them of the opportunity for their
caterers, food trucks, food vendors to rent the kitchen for special event use. Visit local festivals
to notify food vendors of Sunshine Kitchen rental opportunities. ie: Port St. Lucie Civic Center,
Fenn Center, Promenade on the River, Martin County Parks and Rec
6.Job Creation to date:
The Flavored Fork has hired 4 full-time employees to include an executive chef to run its
catering operations allowing the owner to focus on Sunshine/Your Pro Kitchen operations.
The following are jobs created by The Flavored Fork allowing all Kitchen clients to share the
labor pool.
Cooks, Chefs (8), Server List (6), Clean-up crew (4), Administrative (1), Consultant (1)
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