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ADOPT -A -PARK
LITTER REMOVAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 19th day of March, 2024, to expire on
the 18`s day of March, 2026 by and between the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners ("COUNTY") and Discography Disc Golf ("GROUP")
WITNESS THAT:
WHEREAS, Dick Bird Disc Golf Course is one of the Indian River County Parks, Recreation and
Conservation Department Areas; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has responsibility for operation and maintenance of the County Parks
and Conservation Areas; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has encouraged the implementation of an "Adopt -A -Park" program
for the participation of local organizations in specific litter removal projects; and
WHEREAS, the Group is desirous of adopting Dick Bird Disc Golf Course (Park or Conservation
Area) for the purpose of litter removal.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
THE GROUP SHALL:
A. Adopt the Park for litter removal at least six times per year and submit volunteer logs
(provided by County) to the Parks Maintenance Office upon completion of each litter
removal event.
B. Conduct volunteer activities during Park hours only. Park hours are sunrise to sunset, 7
days a week.
C. Conduct volunteer activities during good weather conditions only.
D. Restrict litter removal to areas along trails and parking areas and not enter or cross any
bodies of water to retrieve litter.
E. Provide the Parks Maintenance Office with a volunteer activity schedule to be approved
by the Parks Superintendent.
F. Only allow such persons to participate as are determined by the Group to be
responsible enough to safely participate in the volunteer activities. Participating youths
must be at least 8 years of age and the Group shall provide at least one adult supervisor that
is at least 18 years of age for every five (5) youths under the age of 12 and one supervisor
for every ten (10) children ages 13-17 who are participating in the volunteer activities.
G. Instruct participants to dress appropriately for the activities to be performed including
wearing close -toed shoes and long-sleeves/pants when necessary.
H. Group shall leave bagged and unbagged (large items) litter in a pre -determined location
on-site as approved by the Parks Superintendent for Parks removal.
I. In addition to their primary task of litter pick-up in the Adopt -A -Park program,
Discography Disc Golf would like to assist in maintaining the disc golf course. This may
consist of improvements within the Disc Golf Course with prior approval by the Parks
Superintendent. No improvements shall be made without written prior approval.
J. Discography Disc Golf would also host clinics and tournaments at the course. Clinics and
tournaments shall be coordinated, scheduled, and advertised with written consent from the
Parks and Recreation Assistant Director. Fees imposed for such clinics and/or tournaments
must be pre -authorized prior to advertising and revenue generated should be reinvested
into the Disc Golf Couse.
K. Discography Disc Golf has requested the opportunity to sell disc golf related equipment no
more than one day per week at a location suitable and approved by the Parks
Superintendent. Setup materials and equipment must be pre -approved in writing by the
Parks Superintendent. Discography agrees to comply with all local and state laws
pertaining to sales of merchandise and provide a list of items to be sold as well as provide
evidence of a retail permit and general liability insurance naming Indian River County
BOCC as additional insured. Sales are not allowed without proper insurance and licensing
necessary. Proceeds from sales should be used toward park/disc golf improvements and/or
underwriting of clinics, lessons, or toward other public benefit.
THE COUNTY SHALL:
A. Provide a "Adopt -A -Park" sign at the entrance of the designated park with recognition of
group.
B. Provide Group organizers with the County's Accident Prevention Policy.
C. Provide materials including bags, litter grabbers, buckets, and disposable gloves. Other
materials may be provided at the request of the group.
D. Remove litter collected after volunteer activities.
II
The Group covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Department, Indian
River County, and all of its commissioners, agents and employees from any claim, loss, damage,
cost charge or expense arising out of any act, action, neglect or omission by the Group during the
performance of the agreement, whether direct or indirect, and whether to any person or property to
which the COUNTY or said parties may be subject, except that neither Group nor any of its members
shall be liable under this provision for damages arising out of injury or damage to persons or property
directly caused or resulting from the sole negligence of the COUNTY, and all of its officers,
employees or agents.
III
The agreement shall remain in effect for a two-year period. The COUNTY or Group may terminate
this agreement for any reason upon 30 days written notice. The COUNTY may, if it deems an
emergency situation exists, suspend, or terminate this agreement immediately.
IV
This agreement is non -transferable and non -assignable in whole or in part without written consent
of the COUNTY.
V
This agreement is for litter removal activities only. Beautification activities must be approved and
coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Director.
VI
The Parks Superintendent shall screen and select the Parks to be adopted.
VII
COUNTY will provide its incident reporting policies and procedures to GROUP at the signing of
this Agreement. If an incident or injury occurs during volunteer activities, the GROUP must
submit a completed incident report to the Parks Superintendent within 24 hours of incident. In the
event emergency services are utilized for any incident, the GROUP must notify the Parks
Superintendent immediately.
VIII
Whenever either party desires to give notice to the other party, it must be given by written notice
addressed to the party at the addresses shown below, or such other address or addresses as either
party shall designate to the other in writing in accordance with this paragraph.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY:
Indian River County Parks, Recreation and Conservation
Parks Superintendent
Brad Dewson
5500 770' Street
Vero Beach, FL 32967
772-226-1872
bdewsonkindianriver.gov
Indian River County Parks, Recreation and Conservation
Gustavo Vergara
Assistant Director
550077 1h Street
Vero Beach, FL 32967
772-226-1777
gvergara@indianriver.gov
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these present to be executed, the day and
year first written above.
I CERTIFY that I am familiar with the information contained in this Agreement and that I possess
the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Group.
APPLICANT:
By:
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Ry L. Butler
Clerk of Court and Comptroller
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William K. DeBraal, County Attorney
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Approved by BoCC: March 19 ,2024.N..9._'
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