Sec. 55.117. - Direct Contracting with Downtown Vision, Inc.

Subject to the Authority's budget and Board approval, the Board may execute agreements with Downtown Vision, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, as needed, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to provide activities, programs, and services Downtown, including, but not limited to: (a) Hosting, updating, and maintaining downtown related websites, including but not limited to, Invest Jax Website and Live Downtown Jax Website; (b) Performing proactive social media and paid medium marketing campaigns as requested by the Authority on a negotiated fee basis, subject to approval by the Board of such fees; (c) Programming in local parks and public spaces located Downtown for downtown residents and employees; (d) Programming live music, including food truck or beverage service in select locations, on the Riverwalk on a regular monthly basis throughout the year; and (e) Overseeing sponsorships and partnerships related to large downtown events (e.g., Jax River Jams and Holiday events). The Board shall approve the payment terms of all agreements executed pursuant to this Section. Such payment terms may include a reasonable advance payment and payment terms based on draws, reimbursements, or progress payments. Other City agencies may join and contribute funding to any agreement executed pursuant to this Section. Prior to execution by any party, all such agreements shall be prepared, reviewed and approved by the Office of General Counsel as to both form and legality. Any agreements in excess of $100,000 shall be procured in accordance with Chapter 126 , Ordinance Code. DIA shall provide Council with a quarterly report regarding the direct contracting permitted under this Section. (Ord. 2021-499-E , § 3)