R12-1191
RESOLUTION NO. R12 -119
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
E AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
F BETWEEN FLORIDA PADDLING TRAILS
ASSOCIATION (FPTA) AND THE CITY OF BOYNTON
1 BEACH TO DESIGNATE THE LAKE WORTH
1 DRAINAGE DISTRICT (LWDD) E -4 CANAL AND THE
1 INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AS "FPTA BLUEWAY
1 COMMUNITY "; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
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1E WHEREAS, the Florida Paddling Trails Association was formed in October, 2007
1A to be the steward for all Florida's water trails, including the 1,515 -mile Circumnavigational
11 Saltwater Paddling Trail; and
1 WHEREAS, the major missions of the FPTA are to develop water trails; protect the
environment along the trails; and to be a resource and voice for paddlers; and
21 WHEREAS, once the City is recognized as a participating member of the FPTA
Blueway Community Program, the organization will help market /promote the E -4 Canal as
well as the Intracoastal Waterway to outdoor recreational enthusiasts; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach upon
2E recommendation of staff, deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens of the City of
26 Boynton Beach to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida Paddling
27 Trails Association (FPTA) to designate the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) E -4
26 Canal and the Intracoastal Waterway as "FPTA Blueway Community. "'
29 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
3C THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
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Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
hereof.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida does
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hereby authorize and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Florida Paddling Trails Association (FPTA) to designate the Lake
Worth Drainage District (LWDD) E -4 Canal and the Intracoastal Waterway as "FPTA
Blueway Community. ", a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7 day of November, 2012
Co issioner
iss oner — teven Ho zm
L�Co missioner — Marle oss
ATTEST:
J t M. Prainito, MMC,
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CITY F BOYNTON BEAC ,FLORIDA
Mayor —Woodrow-
i� ce Mayor — Mack McCray
Memorandum of Understanding
Florida Paddling Trails Association and City of Boynton Beach
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into by and between Florida Paddling Trails
Association, a 501(c)(3) non -profit Florida organization, located at PO BOX 540444
Lake Worth, FL 33454, hereinafter referred to as FPTA, and the City of Boynton Beach, Florida,
hereinafter referred to as Blueway Community.
Purpose: The purpose of this MOU is to promote natural Florida as a destination for visitors to the state
who increasingly ask for outdoor experiences and places to paddle.
Statement of Mutual Interests and Benefits: FPTA is dedicated to developing, promoting, and
protecting blueways and paddling trails throughout the state of Florida, providing a variety of outdoor
experiences throughout Florida to connect visitors to the wonders of nature. The Blueway Community
has several paddling trailsBlueways and offers basic tourism amenities and can be marketed as a
nature -based tourism destination, resulting in local economic stimulus and increased public awareness
of natural Florida.
This MOU is established between FPTA and the Blueway Community to help each other accomplish
mutually beneficial objectives:
A. Educate local businesses of the value of the Blueway as an economic resource.
B. Enable both parties to apply for targeted grants to assist in the community's efforts towards nature -
based tourism development, economic development, and trail - related infrastructure development
through the development of promotional products, educational resources or signature events.
C. Increased usage and awareness of the Blueway attracting more eco- tourists to local communities.
D. Promote responsible tourism development within the community and support of the Blueway.
In consideration of the above premises, the parties agree as follows:
FPTA shall:
1. Promote the Blueway Community as a destination through its website and other media.
2. Offer outreach materials to the community such as brochures, newsletters, posters, displays, etc.
3. Provide detailed information on paddling opportunities near the community that can be reproduced
and distributed to visitors to Blueway Community.
4. Provide periodic guided paddles that depart from or end at the Blueway Community.
5. Provide support at local festivals or other community events to encourage interest in the Blueway,
when possible.
6. Provide two 36" x 36" metal signs with the Florida Paddling Trail Blueway Community logo for
posting at the entrances to Blueway Community. The FPTA solicits local sponsorship to defray the cost
of signage and Blueway promotional materials.
Bluewav Community shall:
1. Include the Blueway and the FPTA in their promotional materials.
2. Make Blueway information available to the public at the local visitor centers and/or Chamber of
Commerce and provide space for a FPTA display or wall mounted poster.
3. Work with the local FPTA contact to promote periodic guided paddles or events
4. Assist in promoting special events that promote the Blueways.
5. Attract businesses that support nature-based tourism such as outfitters, hotels, and, shuttling services
and assure that FPTA maps and guides will be available from a business in town for visitors to
purchase.
6. Encourage local businesses to provide discounts on accommodations or special weekend packages
for visitors who show their FPTA membership card.
7. Install the two Florida Paddling Trails Blueway Community signs at the entrances of the community
as soon as possible after the issuance of the Proclamation.
We, the undersigned, have agreed on the contents of this MOU. Any changes must be agreed to by
both parties.
Signed
Title
Florida Paddling Trails Association
Date
Signed - 75`43uxa- 11/2 / 2-01 L
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