Okaloosa County BOCC — September 24, 2015 — I. h. City of FWB Interlocal for Museum

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: September 24, 2015 TO: Tourist Development Council FROM: Ed Schroeder, Tourist Development Department Director Charlotte Dunworth, Finance, Administration, & Compliance Manager SUBJECT: Interlocal Agmt for “Obscured by Time: The Magic of Florida” Exhibit STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request approval of the Interlocal Agreement for Museum Projects with the City of Fort Walton Beach for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. BACKGROUND: The City of Fort Walton Beach is bringing in an interpretive exhibit entitled “Obscured by Time: The Magic of Florida” to meaningfully engage the interests of our visitors. Educational and entertainment opportunities for tourists is an essential component of promoting the sub-county taxing district. The TDC previously voted to recommend funding $12,600 for the “Obscured by Time: The Magic of Florida” exhibit in the FY 2015-16 budget. Payment will be issued on a reimbursement basis. Pursuant to section E.200 of the TDD Manual, the TDC shall provide a recommendation on contracts presented to the Board for approval. Interlocal agreements, regardless of dollar amount, require Board approval. OPTIONS: Approve or Deny RECOMMENDATION TO BCC: Approve the Interlocal Agreement for Museum Projects with the City of Fort Walton Beach in an amount not to exceed $12,600 for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.  INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR “OBSCURED BY TIME: THE MAGIC OF FLORIDA” EXHIBIT THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into on the effective date below by and between OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as “the County”) and CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, a Florida municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as “the City”). WHEREAS, the County finds that educating and entertaining the public is an essential component of promoting the sub-county taxing district as a tourist destination; and WHEREAS, museum exhibits meaningfully engage the needs and interests of our visitors; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center has the qualifications, experience and resources to provide such services; and WHEREAS, the County determines it would be in the best interest of its visitors to support the City for the purposes set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, acting pursuant to their statutory authority and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties, the County and the City agree as follows: Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and accurate and are incorporated herein as essential terms of the Agreement. Section 2. City’s Responsibilities. The City shall provide the Obscured by Time: the Magic of Florida exhibit as described in the Scope of Services set forth in EXHIBIT A attached hereto and incorporated by reference. The City shall acknowledge funding provided by Okaloosa County tourist development taxes alongside the exhibit and prominently place the Okaloosa County tourist development logo (“Logo”) on marketing and advertising materials used to provide services under this Agreement. Additionally, the City agrees to work with the County to enhance marketing efforts of the sub- county taxing district. Such marketing efforts shall include, but not be limited to, social media development and interaction, public relations and publicity initiatives, webpage links and landing pages, and photograph and video. Section 3. County’s Responsibilities. The County agrees to reimburse the City an amount not to exceed TWELVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($12,600.00) for actual costs and expenses incurred pursuant to the Scope of Services set forth in EXHIBIT A. Reimbursement shall be paid