R23-112 1 RESOLUTION NO. R23 -112
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
4 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
5 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE MARKETING AND DIGITAL
6 CONNECTIVITY SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING IN THE
7 AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 FOR DT CLINICAL BOYNTON, PLLC.; AND
8 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11 WHEREAS, The City's Marketing and Digital Connectivity Small Business Grant
12 Program was created to provide eligible new and existing small businesses with a
13 reimbursable grant for expenses associated with marketing and/or developing an e-
14 commerce platform; and
15 WHEREAS, City staff has received a complete grant application from DT Clinical
16 Boynton, PLLC., located at 950 N. Congress Avenue, Unit 120, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
17 which is a modern, tech-forward specialty dental practice that offers a range of tooth
18 replacement options including dentures and implants; and
19 WHEREAS, the applicant will utilize the grant to run print and digital ads offering
20 various promotions on their services as well as why our office is the premier dental center
21 for tooth replacement; and
22 WHEREAS, approval of this application will allow the City's Department of
23 Economic Development and Strategy to help local small businesses improve the quality
24 and effectiveness of their marketing to help reach a broader market.
25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
26 OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
27 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed
28 as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon
29 adoption hereof.
30 Section 2. The City Commission approves and authorizes the City Manager to
31 sign a Grant Agreement for the Marketing and Digital Connectivity Small Business Grant
32 Program funding in the amount of $2,500.00 for DT Clinical Boynton, PLLC., a copy of
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which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
34 Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
35 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 2023.
36 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH GRANT
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this 5 day of Se 1 .c2023, by and between the
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, a Florida municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as
"CITY," and_DT Clinical Boynton, PLLC. hereinafter referred to as "Grantee."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the CITY to stimulate and encourage economic growth
within the CITY's municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, The City of Boynton Beach Marketing and Digital Connectivity Small
Business Grant program provides City funding to support new and existing small businesses with
marketing and/or developing an e-commerce component to their business; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that it is in the public's best interest, and that it
serves a municipal and public purpose, to award a grant to the GRANTEE pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement.
WHEREAS, in order to justify the expenditure of public funds and secure the public's
interest in the GRANTEE's fulfillment of its obligations, it is the intent of the CITY to enter into
this Agreement with the GRANTEE to insure GRANTEE's performance of its obligations
pursuant to the CITY's grant program.
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants hereinafter
contained,the parties hereby agree as follows:
I. GRANTEE'S PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS
A. GRANTEE agrees that it will perform the business activities as more specifically
set forth in GRANTEE's Grant Application. Representations contained in the
Application are deemed material representation of the GRANTEE and failure to
expend the grant funds as set forth in the CITY'S grant program constitutes a breach
of this Agreement. GRANTEE agrees that it is solely liable to the CITY for
performance under this Agreement, and that, in the event of default as solely
determined by the City, GRANTEE will, as more specifically set forth herein,
refund to the CITY monies paid pursuant to this Agreement.
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B. GRANTEE hereby certifies that it has or will retain adequate staff to oversee
execution of its performance obligations under this Agreement, and that execution
of each of these performance obligations is consistent with GRANTEE's mission.
II. PAYMENT PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS
A. The Grant funds available pursuant to this Agreement will be paid by the CITY to
the GRANTEE only after the GRANTEE provides the documentation as required
by the CITY.
B. If the GRANTEE fails to comply with any of the provisions of this Agreement,the
CITY may withhold, temporarily or permanently, all, or any, unpaid portion of the
funds upon giving written notice to the GRANTEE, and/or terminate this
Agreement and the CITY shall have no further funding obligation to the GRANTEE
under this Agreement.
C. The GRANTEE shall repay the CITY for all unauthorized, illegal or unlawful
receipt of funds, including unlawful and/or unauthorized receipt of funds
discovered after the expiration of this Agreement. The GRANTEE shall also be
liable to reimburse the CITY for any lost or stolen funds.
D. In the event the GRANTEE ceases to exist, or ceases or suspends its operation for
any reason, any remaining unpaid portion of this Agreement shall be retained by
the CITY and the CITY shall have no further funding obligation to GRANTEE with
regard to those unpaid funds. The determination that the GRANTEE has ceased or
suspended its operation shall be made solely by the CITY and GRANTEE, its
successors or assigns in interest, agrees to be bound by the CITY's determination.
E. Funds which are to be repaid to the CITY pursuant to this Agreement, are to be
repaid by delivering to the CITY a cashier's check for the total amount due payable
to the City of Boynton Beach within thirty(30)days of the CITY's demand.
F. All corporate or partnership officers and members of GRANTEE are individually
and severally responsible for refunding grant funds to the CITY in the event of a
default.
G. The above provisions do not waive any rights of the CITY or preclude the CITY
from pursuing any other remedy which may be available to it under law. Nothing
contained herein shall act as a limitation of the CITY's right to be repaid in the event
the GRANTEE fails to comply with the terms of this Agreement.
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III. DEFAULT/TERMINATION
A. In the event that a party fails to comply with the terms of this Contract, other than
payment of funds,then the non-defaulting party shall provide to the defaulting party
notice of the default and the defaulting party shall have ten(10) days within which
to initiate action to correct the default and thirty(30)days within which to cure the
default to the satisfaction of the non-defaulting party.
B. In the event that the defaulting party fails to cure the default, the non-defaulting
party shall have the right to terminate this Contract. The effective date of the
termination shall be the date of the notice of termination.
IV. REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
GRANTEE agrees to submit the required reimbursement documents to the CITY within
the specific timeframe set forth in the CITY'S grant program.
V. GRANT AMOUNT
The total grant is Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars($2,500).
VI. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY,REPORTS AND AUDITS
The CITY may have a financial system analysis and an internal fiscal control evaluation of
the GRANTEE performed by City staff or an independent auditing firm employed by the
CITY at any time the CITY deems necessary to determine the capability of the GRANTEE
to fiscally manage the grant award. Upon completion of all tasks contemplated under this
Agreement, copies of all documents and records relating to this Grant Agreement shall be
submitted to the CITY if requested.
VII. PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence with regard to performance as set forth in this Agreement and failure
by GRANTEE to complete performance within the times specified, or within a reasonable
time if no time is specified herein, shall, at the option of the CITY without liability, in
addition to any of the CITY's rights or remedies,relieve the CITY of any obligation under
this Agreement.
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VIII. INDEMNIFICATION
The GRANTEE agrees to protect, defend, reimburse, indemnify and hold the CITY, its
agents, its employees and elected officer and each of them, free and harmless at all times
from and against any and all claims, liability, expenses, losses, costs, fines and damages,
including attorney's fees, and causes of action of every kind and character against and from
CITY which may arise out of this Agreement. The GRANTEE recognizes the broad nature
of this indemnification and hold harmless clause, and voluntarily makes this covenant and
expressly acknowledges the receipt of good and valuable consideration provided by the
CITY in support of this obligation in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.
GRANTEE's aforesaid indemnity and hold harmless obligations, or portions or
applications thereof, shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law but in no event shall
they apply to liability caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, its
respective agents, servant employees or officers, nor shall the liability limits set forth in
section 768.28, Florida Statutes, be waived. This paragraph shall survive the termination
of the Agreement.
IX. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
The CITY's obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon having funds
budgeted and appropriated by the City of Boynton Beach City Commission.
X. REMEDIES
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any and all legal
action necessary to enforce the Agreement will be held in Palm Beach County. No remedy
herein conferred upon any party is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, and each
and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy
given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise.
No single or partial exercise by any party of any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall
preclude any other or further exercise thereof.
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XI. CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE
The GRANTEE warrants and represents that all of its employees are treated equally during
employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin,
ancestry,marital status, or sexual orientation.
XII. FEES,COSTS
If any legal action or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement,
or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with
any provisions of this Agreement, the successful or prevailing party or parties shall be
entitled to recover reasonable attorneys'fees, court costs and all expenses(including taxes)
even if not taxable as court costs (including, without limitation, all such fees, costs and
expenses incident to appeals),incurred in that action or proceeding,in addition to any other
relief to which such party or parties may be entitled, provided, however, that this clause
pertains only to the parties to this Agreement.
XII. SEVERABILITY
If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or
circumstances shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Agreement,or the application of such terms or provision,to persons or circumstances other
than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and every
other term and provision of this Agreement shall be deemed valid and enforceable to the
extent permitted by law.
XIV. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The CITY and the GRANTEE agree that this Agreement sets forth the entire Agreement
between the parties,and that there are no promises or understandings other than those stated
herein. None of the provisions, terms and conditions contained in this Agreement may be
added to,modified,superseded or otherwise altered,except by written instrument executed
by the parties hereto.
XV. NOTICE
All notice required in this Agreement shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt
requested, and if sent to the CITY shall be mailed to:
John Durgan, Economic Development Manager
City of Boynton Beach
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, FL 33425
Telephone No. (561) 742-6010
Facsimile(561) 742-6011
with a copy to:
David N. Tolces, Interim City Attorney
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole&Bierman
2255 Glades Road, Suite 200E
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Telephone No. (561) 835-2111
and if sent to the GRANTEE shall be mailed to (current official address):
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date
and year first above written.
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City of Boynton Beach Marketing and Digital Connectivity Small
Business Grant
Program Overview
Marketing is your business'way of communicating,delivering,and exchanging information about
your company to an audience. It's your opportunity to create a narrative about your business that
you can showcase to your customers and potential customers. As a small business owner, it's
critical to have a marketing plan that can be effectively implemented utilizing different platforms
to push your brand with the ultimate goal of generating more sales. With new mediums of
communication, available platforms and economic shifts in consumer spending, the City also
recognizes the importance of e-commerce for small businesses. E-commerce allows businesses to
grow their customer base, generate new sales, and benefit from the shift in shopping from brick-
and-mortar to online. Having the ability to process sales directly online builds your customer base
and allows your business to reach new customers. Especially during the pandemic, online
businesses benefitted as it allowed them to stay connected with their customers as their physical
location was shut down. With e-commerce your customers are no longer limited to those who can
visit your brick-and-mortar location. The purpose of this grant is to help local small businesses
improve the quality and effectiveness of their marketing and help reach a broader market.
Available Funding
The City's Marketing and Digital Connectivity Small Business Grant was created to support new
and existing small businesses with marketing and/or developing an e-commerce component to
their business. The City will provide eligible small businesses with a reimbursable grant for
expenses associated with marketing and/or building an e-commerce platform for their business.
Eligible uses completed and/or paid for prior to grant approval will not be eligible for
reimbursement. The maximum grant amount is up to $2,500.
For the purpose of this grant program the term"project"means the eligible marketing/e-commerce
uses for which the applicant seeks grant reimbursement.
The grant is awarded on a first-qualified, first-served basis. All applications are subject to City
Commission approval. Submitting an application to the program is NOT a guarantee of funding.
All applications are subject to funding availability. The City of Boynton Beach reserves the right
to approve or deny any application and to deny payment at any time if, in its sole and absolute
discretion, it determines that the business will not advance the goals and objectives of the City's
Economic Development Division.
Eligibility Requirements
• Business must be located within the City of Boynton Beach city limits
• Business must have between 1 and 25 employees
• Applicant must be a for-profit privately held business. Non-profit organizations are NOT
eligible for funding through this program.
• Must be properly licensed by all necessary levels of government and professional
associations or agencies, including City of Boynton Beach Business Tax Receipt(BTR).
Eligible Uses
• The City must approve all eligible uses as indicated on the application. Eligible uses for
grant funding under this program include,but are not limited to:
• Development of a marketing/social media plan
• Design of marketing materials and content
• Website design
• Web promotions(e.g. Facebook ads)
• Print and TV advertisements
• Social media development and assistance
• Marketing consultants
• Brand and logo design
• E-commerce software and development
• Any other uses City staff or the City Commission determine will support the goals and
objectives of the City's Division of Economic Development
• Ineligible uses include but are not limited to:
• Sponsorship fees
• Website hosting/maintenance fees
• Staff salaries
• Travel and accommodations
• Office costs including rent/lease payments
*Eligible uses completed and/or paid for prior to grant approval will not be eligible for
reimbursement. Grant applicants may apply for one or more eligible use.The City reserves the
right to approve or deny any use,in its sole and absolute discretion,it determines does not meet
the intended goals and objectives of this program.
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Marketing and Digital Connectivity Small Business Grant
Program Overview
Marketing is your business'way of communicating, delivering, and exchanging information about your
company to an audience. It's your opportunity to create a narrative about your business that you can
showcase to current and potential customers. With new mediums of communication, available platforms
and economic shifts in consumer spending, the City also recognizes the importance of e-commerce for
small businesses. E-commerce allows businesses to grow their customer base, generate new sales, and
benefit from the shift in shopping online. Having the ability to process sales directly online builds your
customer base by allowing your business to reach new customers. During the pandemic, online
businesses benefitted as it allowed them to stay connected with their customers as their physical location
was shut down. The goal of this grant is to help local small businesses improve the quality and
effectiveness of their marketing to help reach a broader market.
Available Funding
The City's Marketing and Digital Connectivity Small Business Grant was created to support small
businesses with marketing and/or developing an e-commerce component to their business. The City will
provide eligible small businesses with a reimbursable grant for expenses associated with marketing
and/or the development of an e-commerce platform for their business. Eligible uses completed and/or
paid for prior to City Commission grant approval will not be eligible for reimbursement. The maximum
grant amount is$2,500.
The grant is awarded on a first-qualified,first-served basis. All applications are subject to City
Commission approval. Submitting an application to the program is NOT a guarantee of funding. All
applications are subject to funding availability. The City of Boynton Beach reserves the right to approve or
deny any application and to deny payment at any time if, in its sole and absolute discretion, it determines
that the business will not advance the goals and objectives of the City's Economic Development Division.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
• Business must be located within the City of Boynton Beach city limits
o Business must have between 1 and 25 employees
• Applicant must be a for-profit privately held business. Non-profit organizations are NOT eligible for
funding through this program.
• Must be properly licensed by all necessary levels of government and professional associations or
agencies, including City of Boynton Beach Business Tax Receipt(BTR).
Eligible Uses
The City must approve all eligible uses as indicated on the application. Eligible uses for grant funding
under this program include, but are not limited to:
- Development of a marketing/social media plan
- Design of marketing materials and content
- Website design
- Web promotions (e.g. Facebook ads)
- Print and TV advertisements
- Social media development and assistance
- Marketing consultants
- Brand and logo design
- E-commerce software and development
- Any other uses City staff or the City Commission determine will support the goals and objectives of
the City's Division of Economic Development
Ineligible uses include but are not limited to:
- Sponsorship fees
- Website hosting/maintenance fees
- Staff salaries
- Travel and accommodations
- Office costs including rent/lease payments
*Eligible uses completed and/or paid for prior to grant approval will not be eligible for reimbursement.
Grant applicants may apply for one or more eligible use. The City reserves the right to approve or deny
any use, in its sole and absolute discretion, it determines does not meet the intended goals and objectives
of this program.
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Additional Information
Required Documentation with Application
The following documents must be submitted with your application to be considered complete:
1. W9 Form (included in this application package if needed)
i 2. Copy of active City of Boynton Beach Business Tax Receipt
3. Written detailed description of your project and budget estimates. The project budget must
provide a total cost for the project.
4. Vendor quotes for eligible uses
Approval of Funding Request
Once eligibility is verified and all required documentation has been submitted, City staff will review the
application for completion. Once a complete application is confirmed, a Grant Agreement between the
applicant and the City will be placed on the next available City Commission agenda for approval. The City
Commission can approve or denial any applicant and/or Grant Agreement at its sole discretion.
The City Commission meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The schedule for City
Commission Meetings can be obtained at www.boynton-beach.org. The applicant will be notified of the
date and time their application will be presented to the City Commission.
It is recommended that the grant applicant attend the City Commission Meeting in order to answer any
questions the Commission may have regarding their application. City staff will notify the applicant of
approval or denial.
Reimbursement Process
1 This program is designed as a reimbursement grant.That is, all project costs must be paid for by the
applicant prior to the City issuing grant funding. Grant funds will be reimbursed exclusively for approved
eligible uses that have been paid for after the applicant has received notification that their Grant
Agreement has been approved by the City Commission. Any work/costs associated with the project
Icompleted prior to receiving Grant Agreement approval is ineligible for reimbursement. If approved, the
applicant will have until September 22, 2023 to submit for reimbursement. The following documents are
required to submit for reimbursement:
o Invoices, receipts or other acceptable evidence of payment to vendors or consultants that have been
marked "paid in full"; and/or
o Cancelled check(s)showing the front and back of the cancelled check for work that was completed as
part of the project.
o Other evidence of payment for work completed as part of the project.
*No cash payments will be accepted as evidence in support of a request for reimbursement.
SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF FUNDING
It is the responsibility of the applicant to READ AND UNDERSTAND all aspects of the grant
program application and guidelines.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTIES: The grant application program does not create any rights for any
parties, including parties that performed work on the project. Nor shall issuance of a grant result
in any obligation on the part of the City of Boynton Beach to any third party.The City is not
required to verify that entities that have contracted with the applicant have been paid in full, or
that such entities have paid any subcontractors in full.Applicant's warranty that all bills related to
the Project for which the applicant is directly responsible is sufficient assurance for the City to
award grant funding.
Application
GRANT APPLICATION
BUSINESS INFORMATION
Boynton Beach Dentures Today _ 1
Business Name* ---
Business Legal DT Clinical Boynton
Name, if different
than above
Boynton Beach Street Address
Business Address* 950 N Congress Ave
Address Line 2
#120
City State/Province/Region
Boynton Beach FL
Postal/Zip Code Country
33456 USA
1 Business Mailing Street Address
Address,if different
from physical
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Postal/Zip Code Country
i USA
r Business Bryon Almeida
Owner/Principal
Name*
IGrant Application Bryon Almeida/CEO
Contact
Person/Title*
Phone Number*
5616235320
Email* bryon@denturestoday.com
Website denturestoday.com
Own or Rent Own Rent
Commercial
Property?*
Number of 12
Employees*
Type of Business* Dental
Description of Your Dentures Today is a modern,tech-forward specialty dental practice
Business* that offers a range of tooth replacement options including dentures
and implants.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Marketing/E- Please select all the eligible uses you are seeking grant reimbursement for
Commerce Eligible Development of a marketing/social media plan
I Uses* Design of marketing materials and content
Website design
Web promotions(e.g. Facebook ads)
Print and TV advertisements
Social media development and assistance
Marketing consultants
Brand and logo design
E-commerce software and development
Equipment to support marketing efforts
Other
IProject Description* Provide a detailed description of your marketing/e-commerce project.
We are running print and digital ads offering various promotions on our services as
well as why our office is the premier dental center for tooth replacement.
Project Impact* Provide a detailed description of how this project will impact your business
I Our business is direct-to-consumer and is dependent on a healthy flow of new
patients interested in a complimentary consultation to learn more about our
services.
Project's Total Cost* $ 12,000.00
Grant Amount Maximum amount is$2,500
Requested* 2500
Estimated What is the estimated project completion date?
Completion Date* 12/31/2023
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Other Programs* Are you applying for additional loan/grant assistance under any other program(s)offered by the
City of Boynton Beach or BBCRA?
Yes No
Required Documents
W-9 Form* For a copy of a blank W-9 Form click this link.
Upload
DT Boynton W9.pdf 414.07KB
Click here to download a blank W-9 Form.
Business Tax Copy of City of Boynton Beach Business Tax Receipt
Reciept* Upload
BTR.pdf 324.71 KB
Project Budget* Please provide a detailed project budget.The project budget must provide a cost breakdown of
each eligible use and a total cost of the project.
Upload
Campaign Budget.xlsx 9.53KB
Vendor Quote(s)* Vendor quote(s)for eligible uses
Upload
PB Post July Invoice.pdf 68.06KB
The Palm Beach Post x Dentures Today_2023
195.29KB
IM PACT.pdf
Signature
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Application Date* 8/2/2023