§ 2-77. Scope.

(a)

The sponsorship program includes all sponsorships with any and all village business units, departments and divisions. The sponsorship program does not apply to:

(1)

Philanthropic contributions, gifts, grants, or unsolicited donations in which no commercial and/or marketing benefits of being associated with one or more of the village's activities are granted to the sponsor;

(2)

Funding obtained from other governmental entities through formal grant programs;

(3)

Village sponsorship support of external projects where the village provides funds to an outside organization;

(4)

In-kind contributions or monetary contributions from independent foundations or registered charitable organizations through their granting or giving programs;

(5)

In-kind contributions or monetary contributions from entities making such contributions with funds made available to them by the village; and

(6)

Rent, fees and/or other compensation received by the village from third parties who lease, license or use village property for their own activities, including, but not limited to, the use of village recreational facilities by athletic organizations.

(b)

Types of entities that will not be eligible for sponsorships include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1)

Illegal businesses;

(2)

Political organizations or any political statements;

(3)

Companies whose business is substantially derived from the sale or manufacture of tobacco products, firearms or pornography (including, but not limited to, "adult use" as defined in the Village of Palmetto Bay Codes); and

(4)

Alcoholic beverage companies, when the primary targeted beneficiaries of the marketing partnership are youth under the legal drinking age.

Prior to the determination of whether a prospective sponsor will be accepted, the village attorney shall be consulted.

(Ord. No. 2012-20, § 1, 11-5-2012)