E BOARD MEETING Monday, May 16, 2015 Agenda 9
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E BOARD MEETING Monday, May 16, 2015 Agenda 9
E BOARD MEETING Monday, May 16, 2015 Agenda 9:30 a.m. JIA Committee Meetings* Convention Center, Rooms 7-8 *All applicable public comments will be heard during the appropriate committee meeting. Chairman Royal – Welcome Historic Preservation/Conservation Committee – Section I Bob Krueger, Chair A.) Mr. Yank Moore, Conservation Coordinator 1. Jekyll Island Golf Club BioBlitz Event Finance Committee – Section II Mike Hodges, Chair A.) April 2016 Financials B.) Finance Committee Meeting – May 16, 2016, 1:30 p.m., Jekyll Island Convention Center Rooms 7/8 (Proposed FY2017 Budget Review and Consideration) Personnel Committee – Section III Bill Gross, Chair A.) Policy Updates - Ms. Jenna Johnson, Director of Human Resources 1. Group Health Insurance 2. Flexible Benefits 3. Employee Assistance Program 4. Unemployment Insurance Legislative Committee – Section IV Richard Royal, Interim Chair A.) No Report Marketing Committee – Section V Joy Burch-Meeks, Chair A.) Marketing Update – Ms. Meggan Hood, Senior Director of Marketing Committee of the Whole – Section VI Richard Royal, Chair A.) Jekyll Ocean Oaks Revised Site Plan Presentation – Mr. Gary Wadsten, Carolina Holdings Group; Mr. Jeff Homans, Landscape Architect, Land Design Associates, Inc. 1. Jekyll Ocean Oaks Lease Terms (Subject to Legal Review) – Mr. Daniel Strowe, Legal Associate B.) Northview Hotel Group Potential Joint Venture Investors with Leon N. Weiner & Associates – Mr. Simon Hallgarten and Mr. Matt Trevenen, Northview Hotel Group C.) Transportation Study Update – Mr. Langford Holbrook, Carl Vinson Institute of Government D.) Youth and Learning Center Operational Agreement - Mr. Jones Hooks, Executive Director E.) Executive Director’s Report 1. Revitalization Update 2. Other F.) Chairman’s Comments Adjournment 5 Minute Break JIA Board Meeting Agenda Richard Royal, Chair Action Items A.) April 18, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes B.) Group Health Insurance Policy Update C.) Flexible Benefits Policy Update D.) Employee Assistance Program Policy Update E.) Unemployment Insurance Policy Update F.) Jekyll Ocean Oaks Lease Terms (Subject to Legal Review) G.) Youth & Learning Center Operational Agreement Adjournment JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY April 18, 2016 DRAFT The Jekyll Island State Park Authority (JIA) committees met in Public Session on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the Convention Center on Jekyll Island, GA. Members Present: Bob Krueger, Vice Chairman, Presiding Mike Hodges, Secretary/Treasurer Sybil Lynn Bill Gross Bill Jones Via teleconference: Richard Royal, Chairman Mark Williams Joy Burch-Meeks Nancy Gallagher, Senior Assistant Attorney General Members Absent: Michael Shaffer Staff Present: Jones Hooks, Executive Director Marjorie Johnson, Chief Accounting Officer Noel Jensen, Sr. Director of Facilities and Public Services Meggan Hood, Sr. Director of Marketing Jenna Johnson, Director of Human Resources Bruce Piatek, Director of Historic Resources Daniel Strowe, Legal Associate Jim Broadwell, Project Manager Cliff Gawron, Director of Landscaping and Planning Dion Davis, Executive Director, Jekyll Island Foundation Linda de Medicis, Executive Assistant and others Various members of the public and press were present. Vice Chairman, Bob Krueger presided over the meeting and called the Committee session to order at 9:30 a.m. Mr. Krueger introduced Board members participating via teleconference. A quorum was established. Mr. Krueger welcomed Glynn County Sheriff, Mr. Neal Jump. Hooks added that Sheriff Jump was instrumental in bringing Georgia Sheriffs to Jekyll last summer. Krueger expressed his appreciation. Mr. Krueger, called Chairman Mike Hodges for the Finance Committee Report. Finance Committee: Mr. Hodges called Mr. Daniel Strowe, Legal Associate, who announced the upcoming change in ownership for Jekyll Island Beverage Center. Mr. Andy Taylor of St. Simons Island, Ga has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire all equity assets of Jekyll Beverage Center, Inc. from its current Owner and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Kathryn Norris. Following closing, Jekyll Beverage Center will continue to operate the liquor store under the terms of the current lease agreement which expires May 25, 2020. Dr. Pat Parsons representing Jekyll Island Beverage Center and Mr. Andy Taylor were present at the meeting. Mr. Hodges and Mr. Krueger thanked Dr. Parsons and Ms. Norris for their many years of support of Jekyll Island and welcomed Mr. Andy Taylor. Mr. Hodges asked for a motion to approve the transfer in ownership for the Jekyll Island Beverage Center to Mr. Andy Taylor. Mr. Krueger moved to approve; seconded by Mr. Bill Gross. Unanimously approved. 1|Page JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY April 18, 2016 DRAFT Finance Committee: Mr. Hodges reported revenues for March were $1.93M, which reflects a favorable $112K (6%) variance from budget. Revenues also reflect a favorable $1.3M (8%) variance from year to date budget as well as a favorable $2.9M (19%) variance from prior year to date. The largest variances for the month are: • Hotel Tax (-$8K) • Parking (+$42K) - Traffic counts reflect 36,250 daily entries and 52,582 pass entries for the month. • Golf (+$24K) – 462 rounds of golf was down, however membership fees (+$4K) and golf passport ticket sales to the hotels (+$23K) were both higher than anticipated for the month resulting in a favorable variance from budgeted revenue. • Convention Center (+$80K) – Booked $58K of business “in the year for the year” for March. The Center also hosted 4 weddings which make up the balance of the favorable budget variance. • Summer Waves and Water/Wastewater were slightly under budget. Expenses were $1.7M for March and reflected an unfavorable budget variance of $9K (1%) for the month. Expenses reflect a favorable $120K (1%) variance from year to date budget and an unfavorable $1.5M (10%) variance from the prior year to date expenses. The Net Operating Cash Income for the month is $266,730, which is a $104K (64%) favorable variance from the budgeted net operating cash income of $163,133. Net Operating Cash Income reflects a favorable $1.4M variance for the fiscal year and a favorable $1.4M variance from the prior fiscal year. Parking numbers year-to-date - paying guests 81,677 and annual passes 139,779. Convention Center numbers are up March FY2016 over FY2015: Hotel revenues for March 2016 were up $1.2M over March 2015. Total hotel revenue was $3.44M. March 2016 March 2015 Average Daily Rate: $143.28 $129.66 Occupancy: 74.7% 73.8% RevPAR: $107.04 $95.67 Calendar 2016 YTD is $1.9M ahead of 2015 (40% increase). YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Average Daily Rate: $126.90 $115.11 Occupancy: 57.2% 65.7% RevPAR: $72.62 $75.60 Hodges called Mr. Jones Hooks, Executive Director, to review the Board Resolution to request the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) sale $4M in General Obligation Bonds. These funds are for the 2|Page JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY April 18, 2016 DRAFT repair and rehabilitation of the rock revetment on the north end of Jekyll Island. Engineering solutions will need to be developed and proposed; and this will begin the process to remedy the situation on the north end. The funds are a result of the $4M approved in the State Legislative budget and signed by Governor Nathan Deal. Mr. Hodges asked for a motion to approve the request for sale of $4M GSFIC General Obligation Bonds. Mr. Krueger and Chairman Royal moved to approve; seconded by Mr. Gross. Ms. Marjorie Johnson, Chief Accounting Officer added JIA has been notified the bonds will be sold in June and funds will be available in July. The resolution is the approval of the authorization of the project and the sale of the bonds. Mr. Hodges amended the motion. Mr. Jones moved to approve the amended motion; seconded by Mr. Krueger. Unanimously approved. Mr. Hodges called Mr. Daniel Strowe, Legal Associate, for an update on the previous request from AT&T for a rent reduction (the Board had tabled this requests in two previous meetings to explore how to improve AT&T service on the island). AT&T has withdrawn the request for a rent reduction and JIA is currently working on further negotiations to improve services on the island and determine options to improve services in the Beach Village area. Mr. Hodges concluded his report. Vice Chairman Krueger asked if there was public comment. There was none. Krueger, Chairman of the Historic Preservation/Conservation Committee called Dr. Brian Crawford and Dr. John Maerz, University of Georgia (UGA) Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources for a report on Actionable Science for the Jekyll Island Causeway. Historic Preservation/Conservation Committee: Dr. Crawford introduced Dr. John Maerz, the principal investigator from UGA, and summarized background information from a seven year collaborative research and decisionmaking effort to inform conservation management on the Jekyll Island Causeway. Dr. Crawford thanked the Jekyll Island Foundation, AGL Resources Foundation, Warnell, Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) and JIA for their support and partnership in the project. Monitoring data showed that diamondback terrapins around the causeway were declining due to road mortality and nest predation from raccoons. Together with representatives from the JIA and GSTC, state agencies, and local public groups, all steps in a decision-making process have been completed to provide information for future actions to best address ecological, social, and economic goals. UGA and GSTC researchers have monitored terrapin populations in two creeks adjacent to the causeway since 2010 and conducted road surveys of females emerging on the road and struck during summer nesting seasons since 2009. Substantial rates of road mortality (with 100-400 females killed per summer) have been observed and it is estimated the population is declining rapidly. To mitigate road threats, three management actions on the causeway have been investigated. Habitat management (clearing of roadside hedges) increases scenic marsh views and also decreases nest predation, since predation is higher in hedges than open areas. In 2011, a roadside barrier was constructed composed of nest boxes at the Cedar Creek Bridge designed to prevent terrapins from emerging on the road and protect nests laid inside boxes from raccoons. Lastly, two flashing warning signs were installed in 2013 to increase driver awareness during peak times of terrapin crossing. Despite the effectiveness of each management action to reduce threats to terrapins, the population was predicted to continue to decline within fifty years in the absence of additional management. Since any management action on the causeway impacts people as well as wildlife, local stakeholders, including public groups (JIA, Jekyll Island residents and business owners, GSTC, 100 Miles, Georgia Department of Transportation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and others), were engaged in a decision-making process. Several meetings and an all-stakeholder workshop in 2014 have been completed to progress through each stage. The process identified optimal decisions that consider stakeholders’ values as well as available information from ecological and social research. Optimal decisions included roadside barriers with bike paths, on-road signage and hedge removal. Thirteen-hundred visitors, residents, and employees of Jekyll Island were surveyed to gauge 3|Page JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY April 18, 2016 DRAFT their attitudes toward management actions. These efforts revealed that stakeholders valued terrapin conservation, driver safety, and road aesthetics, and doing nothing to resolve human threats to terrapins was the least acceptable action. Jekyll Island’s terrapin population is declining without further action. Current actions are effective but not effective in and of themselves. Mr. Gross asked why turtles were attracted to the roads. Dr. Crawford answered research links these actions to vegetation and the desire for turtles to get to higher ground to nest above the tide line. Turtles are attracted to roads because they are the high ground on the causeway. Mr. Jones asked if there was environmental opposition to clearing the vegetation on the causeway. Crawford answered that rotational clearing and vista opening of the causeway has been conducted over the past four to five years. Most of the environmental community and stakeholders supported this action. Mr. Krueger thanked Dr. Crawford for his report and called Mr. Cliff Gawron, Director of Landscaping and Planning, for an update on the Jekyll Island Club Hotel Beach Pavilion improvements. Gawron showed before and in progress pictures of the project. A retaining wall was built to accommodate two large rain gardens to capture run off and provide a seating wall. A small tabby plaza was added near the pavilion to provide an additional gathering space for the public and ADA access from the parking lot to the bike path was added, which did not exist prior to improvements. The project should only slightly exceed budget. Mr. Hooks added the Jekyll Island Club Hotel participated financially in the project in a 50/50 public-private partnership. Mr. Krueger asked if there was any public comment. Ms. Pat Overholt and Ms. Mindy Egan, residents thanked Mr. Gawron and the crew for a beautiful job. Mr. Krueger called Mr. Bill Gross, Chairman of the Personnel Committee. Personnel Committee: Mr. Gross called Ms. Jenna Johnson, Director of Human Resources. Ms. Johnson presented proposed changes and updates to the Employment at Will, Employment Categories and Introductory Period policies. The proposed changes to the Employment at Will policy clarifies that a letter extending an offer of employment does not change the employees “at will” status. Mr. Gross asked for a motion to approve the change to Employment at Will policy. Ms. Lynn moved to approve; seconded by Mr. Krueger. Unanimously approved. The Employment Categories policy proposed change will update and clarify the definition of temporary and seasonal employment. These are in accordance with the most recent guidelines provided by the Internal Revenue Service and the Affordable Care Act. Mr. Gross asked for a motion to approve the update. To the Employment at Will policy. Ms. Lynn moved to approve; seconded by Mr. Krueger. Unanimously approved. The Introductory Period policy proposed change clarifies rehired employees will also serve a ninety-day introductory period, just as newly hired employees. It also provides guidelines for introductory period performance reviews so the supervisor can insure the employee is learning and performing job duties as expected. Mr. Gross asked for a motion to approve the Introductory Policy update. Ms. Lunn moved to approve; Mr. Krueger seconded. Unanimously approved. Mr. Gross concluded his report. Vice Chairman Mr. Krueger asked if there were public comments. There were none. Legislative Committee: No report 4|Page JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY April 18, 2016 DRAFT Vice Chairman Krueger called Ms. Joy Burch-Meeks, Chair of the Marketing Committee. Marketing Committee: Ms. Burch-Meeks called Ms. Meggan Hood, Sr. Director of Marketing. Ms. Hood reported the Spring Leisure Travel Campaign is underway and updated the Board on the engagement of the bloggers and activity around their blog posts. In April 2015, Facebook had 79K followers and as of April 2016 followers have increased to 120K. These followers heavily engaged in Jekyll Island. JIA Instagram followers have increase 500%. The majority demographic is females between the ages 25 and 44 with most from the United States and Canada. We continue to see growth from the Jacksonville market. Ms. Hood discussed the content that appears throughout the social media channels that includes photos, promotions, historic/conservation features, press and events. Ms. Hood reviewed the upcoming Beach Village event, Whiskey Wine and Wildlife, hosted and developed by the Westin Jekyll Island with proceeds benefitting the Jekyll Island Foundation. Ms. Hood concluded her report and Vice Chairman Krueger asked if there were any public comments. Mr. Jim Reed, resident, announced that the Easter Egg Stroll was very successful this year and expressed appreciation to various persons. Being no further public comments, Vice Chairman Krueger moved to the Committee of the Whole and called Mr. Jones Hooks. In June 2015, the Board approved Jekyll Ocean Oaks’ (JOO) concept for development on the south end of the island just north of the Hampton Inn. Since that time, JOO has been working to refine the concept. Mr. Jeff Homans, Owner, Land Design Associates Inc. was called to present the refinements to the concept plan. Krueger noted to the Board that no action was required, as this was merely an update. Schematic drawings and proposed lease terms will be brought before the Board for consideration at a later meeting. Committee of the Whole: Mr. Gary Wadsten, Managing Partner, Carolina Holdings, has been added to the development team. Mr. Jeff Homans, Owner, Land Design Associates, Inc. presented the update and refinement of the JOO concept plan. The biggest notable change to the concept plan is a reduction in density and site coverage, and the elimination of a four story condominium building. The development will consist of thirty-six parcels with forty units (four parcels will contain duplex structures). In an effort to continue to marry growth with ecological sensitivity, the architecture design elements will agree with the aesthetics of the island and the preservation of the existing trees is a priority. Of the total 8.74 acres of the site, 6.27 will remain as open space. 28.3% of the site coverage of will include buildings, roads, an amenity center, pavilion and swimming pool. The architecture proposed is traditional coastal southern architecture. Gross density dwelling units per acre is 4.57. Set backs are tight to allow for placement around the existing trees, with ten feet between homes. The strategy of the new concept is to create small footprints, with smaller structures that can easily be built around existing trees. Mr. Hodges asked the anticipated build time? Mr. Homans answered it would be hard to say at this point but the plan is to have consistent build out as opposed to phased development. Mr. Krueger thanked Mr. Homans for his presentation and called Mr. Jones Hooks, for the Executive Director’s report. Mr. Jones Hooks called Ms. Dion Davis, Executive Director of the Jekyll Island Foundation (JIF) for a Mosaic update. Ms. Davis, reported that after completing a successful thirty-day challenge to raise additional funds for the Mosaic, and generous donations and commitments from JIA, Jekyll Island Citizens Association, Friends of Historic Jekyll Island and many local citizens, a letter was received from Mr. Erik Johnson at the Woodruff Foundation notifying JIF has been awarded a $750k grant for the Mosaic. Mr. Johnson and his family visited the 5|Page JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY April 18, 2016 DRAFT island and after briefly meeting with Ms. Davis and Mr. Bruce Piatek, Director of Historic Resources, toured the island at their leisure. The campaign has currently raised $2.76M (88% of goal). Ms. Davis concluded her report. Hooks continued: Beach Village Retail • Twenty-one (21) tenants are open. • Official notice of intent to terminate lease agreement sent to Global Concessions seeking mutual termination. • Tenants for R-3, Suite 101 are being pursued. • We have received a proposal for the 2nd floor of R-1, and it’s under review. • We are also making plans to work with a commercial real estate firm on promoting any available space. Beach Village Vacant Parcel • RFP 321 hospitality parcel proposals were received March 25, 2016. • Four (4) proposals were received and the review process is in progress. • Interviews were conducted April 12. RFP Evaluation Team reviews complete. Recommendation pending. Beach House Restaurant • Civil construction 30% complete. Vertical construction 55% complete. • June/July 2016 opening is scheduled. Jekyll Club Suites • Civil construction 50% complete. • Vertical construction 20% complete. • December 2016 opening. Youth and Learning Center 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Building 1 – Auditorium – 87% complete 8. Building Building 2 – Maintenance Facility – 34% complete 9. Building 10. Building Building 3 – Staff Housing – 45% complete Building 4 – Cafeteria – 54% complete 11. Building Building 5 – 32 Bed Cabin – 95% complete 12. Building Building 6 – 32 Bed Cabin – 95% complete 13. Building Building 7 – 32 Bed Cabin – 83% complete • Civil construction – 87% complete; Fill 100% complete. • Opening January 2017. 8 – 64 Bed Cabin –99% complete 9 – Open Picnic Shelter – 99% complete 10 – Historic Pavilion – 86% complete 11 – Open Picnic Shelter – 99% complete 12 – 64 Bed Cabin – 99% complete 13 – 32 Bed Cabin – 99% complete The Cottages at Jekyll Island • Thirty-four (34) cottages in Phase I and four (4) in Phase II under construction. • Seventy (70) cottages sold. Phase III was released for sale on February 20, 2016. • Paving for Phase I and Phase II completed. • Five (5) closings with cottage buyers have occurred to date; Four (4) more expected in April 2016. • Amenity Center construction scheduled to start April 2016. 6|Page JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY April 18, 2016 DRAFT Island Hooper Bike Trail (TE) • RFQ 325 issued. Quotes are due May 4, 2016. • Pre-bid scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2016. An update was provided on coal ash dumping in Glynn County and the Jekyll Island Airport operations and grants involved for new fencing and security around the airport. JIA has been in negotiations with the Navy, who uses the airport for training exercises, and an agreement was reached with the Commander in charge at Mayport and Rich Van Idertstyne who runs operations at the airport, to limiting the hours of helicopter operations to daily Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and no operations on Saturday/Sunday. Discussions continue with the Department of Transportation for additional pedestrian crossings and additional road resurfacing grants. JIA is hopeful for additional monies for paving to accompany the $50K budget item appropriated by the JI Board. Georgia Power has expressed a need for a new tower for communications in the location on the west side of the island. The first proposal involved erecting a second tower. JIA has negotiated for a new tower to replace the current one. The current tower would then be removed once the new tower is in place. Glynn County initial discussions and consideration for SPLOST funds to pave roads and parking areas have been favorable with $2.3M being considered for Jekyll. The hope is that these discussions remain favorable and the funds are approved without issue. Mr. Hooks concluded his report. Mr. Krueger announced the staff’s request for the Board to move into Executive Session in order to discuss Request for Proposal (RFP) 321 (Beach Village Limited Service Hotel). Mr. Hooks recommended the Board move into Executive Session as the items surrounding the apparent successful proposer of the limited service hotel involve real estate matters. Therefore, Mr. Krueger asked for a motion that the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss real estate matters and the RFP-321 apparent successful proposer. Mr. Jones moved that the Board to enter Executive Session; seconded by Mr. Hodges; unanimously approved. At 10:50 AM the JIA Board of Directors recessed for Executive Session. At 11:45 AM, Vice Chairman Krueger asked for a motion to end Executive Session and call the Committee Meeting back into session. Mr. Jones moved to end Executive Session; seconded by Ms. Lynn. Unanimously approved. Krueger called Mr. Daniel Strowe, Legal Associate, to summarize the actions taken in Executive Session. Strowe noted that in the prior Committee session, all Board members present, voted to enter into Executive Session to discuss each proposal received for RFP-321. Following that discussion, the meeting now has been reopened and all Board member are present. The Board may entertain any additional discussion and any recommendations for RFP-321. It was also noted Mr. Gross recused himself from any vote regarding RFP-321 due to his involvement in other matters with Leon N. Weiner & Associates and that Mr. Gross left the Executive Session due to a prior engagement. Mr. Krueger stated the Chair would entertain a motion to accept the staff recommendation that management proceed with due diligence, including lease terms, with Mandala Holdings LLC (the apparent successful proposer) for a limited service hotel in response to RFP-321. Expectation is that a proposal will be considered by the Board at the May meeting. Ms. Lynn moved to approve; seconded by Mr. Jones and Mr. Royal. Unanimously approved. 7|Page JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY April 18, 2016 DRAFT Chairman’s Comments: Vice Chairman Krueger summarized and commented on the presentations and agenda items approved by the Committees during the meeting. Krueger asked if there were public comment for the Committee of the Whole. Ms. Mindy Egan, resident, commented on the process of RFP consideration, a desire to know the list of proposers and the way the process was handled in the past. Hooks clarified a list of proposers was provided on the website (as required in the RFP) on March 31, 2016. Ms. Egan expressed concern over how the information was disseminated. Being no other public comments Vice Chairman Krueger adjourned the Committee Session and moved directly into the Jekyll Island Authority Board meeting at 11:45 a.m. 8|Page JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY April 18, 2016 DRAFT Jekyll Island Authority Board Meeting Minutes: Vice Chairman Krueger called for a motion to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2016 Board of Directors meeting. Ms. Lynn moved to approve; seconded by Mr. Jones. Unanimously approved by the Board. Finance Committee: Recommended approval of the change in ownership of the Jekyll Beverage Center. Vice Chairman Krueger stated no second required; unanimously approved by the Board. Recommended approval of the Resolution to GSFIC to request the sale of $4M in General Obligation Bonds. Vice Chairman Krueger stated no second required; unanimously approved by the Board. Personnel Committee: Recommended approval the Employment at Will policy update. Vice Chairman Krueger stated no second required; unanimously approved by the Board. Recommended approval of the Employment Categories policy update. Vice Chairman Krueger stated no second required; unanimously approved by the Board. Recommended approval of the Introductory Period policy update. Vice Chairman Krueger stated no second required; unanimously approved by the Board. Committee of the Whole: Recommended approval of continuing with due diligence and lease negotiations with Mandala Holding LLC, the apparent successful proposer for RFP-321 – Beach Village Limited Service Hotel. Vice Chairman Krueger stated no second required; unanimously approved by the Board. There being no additional items to bring before the Board, Vice Chairman Krueger adjourned the meeting at 11:49 a.m. 9|Page MEMORANDUM TO: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM: NOEL JENSEN, SR. DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES SUBJECT: OPERATIONS MONTHLY REPORT – APRIL 2016 DATE: 5/06/16 PUBLIC SERVICES April Highlights: • • • Facilities department completed pre-season renovations at Summer Waves Landscaping completed plantings on JICH Beach Pavilion Roads & Grounds edged 11 miles of bike paths and replenished the shells on the maritime forest bike paths adjacent to crossovers Facilities Department Work Orders New Work Orders Completed Outstanding Awaiting Parts 77 68 24 33 90 80 77 68 70 60 50 40 33 30 24 20 10 0 New Work Orders Completed Outstanding 1 Awaiting Parts PUBLIC SAFETY – Fire & EMS April Highlights: • • Participated in 2 sessions of Glynn County EMA water rescue meetings Jason Richardson and Reid Trawick were re-sworn in as State Fire Marshalls Jekyll Island Fire & EMS Responses Total Responses EMS Responses Transported to ER Fire Responses False Alarms 47 32 15 15 0 False Alarms Fire Responses Transported to ER EMS Responses Total Responses 0 5 10 15 20 2 25 30 35 40 45 50 PUBLIC AMENITIES Jekyll Island Tennis Center April Budget April Actual $ $ 6,575 6,333 $6,600 $6,550 $6,500 $6,450 April Budget $6,400 April Actual $6,350 $6,300 $6,250 $6,200 Mini Golf & Bike Rental April Budget April Actual $ $ $41,500 $41,000 $40,500 $40,000 $39,500 $39,000 $38,500 $38,000 $37,500 $37,000 $36,500 $36,000 April Budget April Actual 3 37,871 41,039 Jekyll Island Golf Club April Budget April Actual $ 273,090 $ 272,293 $273,200 $273,000 $272,800 $272,600 April Budget April Actual $272,400 $272,200 $272,000 $271,800 • • • • • • • • Golf revenues are up $22,890 over April FY 15 Annual memberships are up to 125 as compared to 40 in April FY15 Membership revenue is down $536 as compared to April FY 15 Passport ticket sales are up $16,075 compared to April FY 15 Merchandise revenues are down $5,539 over April FY 15 April play was up 715 rounds from April FY 15 on: Pine Lakes, Indian Mound and Oleander April play was down 182 rounds from April FY 15 on: Great Dunes Golf Course YTD play is down 927 rounds overall from FY 15 4 MEMORANDUM TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION/CONSERVATION COMMITTEE FROM: BEN CARSWELL, DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION SUBJECT: CONSERVATION UPDATE DATE: 5/10/2016 Research and Monitoring • Wilson’s Plover nesting season is well underway and monitoring efforts are ongoing with 11 nests documented so far. One brood has hatched, with three chicks banded. • We are awaiting confirmation from DNR that our Bobcat research will be covered as requested under the Scientific Collection Permit that covers many of our other research activities. Confirmation is expected within 1 or 2 weeks. After some final internal discussion about methods and strategy, we’ll move forward with the project. Management and Planning • Pre-sea turtle-nesting-season meetings were held with all concerned parties pursuant to the beach lighting ordinance which is now back in affect. We anticipate that we are entering sea turtle season at the highest level of lighting ordinance compliance yet achieved. Some follow up will be required as we get into the season, particularly in regard to Tortuga Jacks. • Ben Carswell has been participating in RFP 321 reviews and due diligence. • An Environmental Assessment Procedure was conducted in response to a request from Jekyll Harbor Marina and another one is being planned for May 18th to assess the Ocean Oaks project. • The Conservation Department is testing a new technique for dune restoration (Photo 1). Pending results, this approach could help restore, build, and perhaps stabilize dunes in areas where priority resources are threatened. Outreach, Education, and Community interface • Ben Carswell and Cliff Gawron led a site tour for delegates from the Coastal Georgia Geodesign Summit. • Ben Carswell is participating in planning for two conferences to be held at our convention center in Fall 2016. Ben will chair a presentation session on Energy Resources at the “Plan, Respond and Adapt: Is Georgia Climate Ready?” conference in November and he will present a plenary talk to the Southeastern Estuarine Research Society conference in October. • Conservation Coordinator Yank Moore has led planning for the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for Golf BioBlitz – still ongoing. He will be making a presentation of the final results and participation to the Board at this month’s meeting. Staffing • Interviews are currently being conducted to select a summer-seasonal park ranger to supplement our patrol and enforcement effort on the beach and in other outdoor recreational spaces on the island. Photo 1. Testing a “biomimicry” approach to dune restoration. Cedar shims are placed randomly to mimic natural dune plant growth and create turbulence close to the ground which captures windblown sand. MEMORANDUM TO: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FROM: JENNA JOHNSON, HR DIRECTOR SUBJECT: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT DATE: 5/9/2016 JIA Workers Compensation Claims: (Target goal for FY16 = 9). 5 4 3 FY16 FY15 2 1 0 Jul Aug Jul Sep Oct Nov Dec Aug Sep Oct Nov Jan Dec Feb Mar Apr Jan Feb Mar May Apr FY16 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 FY15 2 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 JIA Employee Census: Month April 2016 May Jun Total 10 0 2 12 378 Full time Part Time 156 Jun 121 Seasonal Interns 77 24 Recognition: o Pocket Praise Winners …..Thank you for going above and beyond! o Liz Downie with Life is Good o Jeanne Brenan-Krawetzky with Golf o Bre Ondich with Conservation Total Employees 378 o Retirements: None o Meet our featured employee of the month for May: Tammy Palmer Tammy has been with Jekyll Island Authority since September 16 2014. She is currently our Golf Membership Coordinator. Her responsibilities include promoting annual membership programs, helping with golf events and providing excellent customer service. Tammy thinks the best part of working for JIA is being part of a team whose goal is to keep Jekyll beautiful! She says Jekyll is "an amazing place to work". When she's not working, Tammy enjoys golfing with her family, Crossfit and running. You'll also find her cheering her daughter on while she plays for Glynn Academy's Red Terror Golf team. Thanks for all that you do, Tammy! Keep up the great work! MEMORANDUM TO: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM: BRUCE PIATEK, DIRECTOR OF HISTORIC RESOURCES ANDREA MARROQUIN, PROGRAM COORDINATOR CC: SUBJECT: HISTORIC RESOURCES UPDATE DATE: 5/9/2016 Museum Revenue - April, 2016 Jekyll Island Museum Paid Tours: Revenue: • • Public: Group: Total: 2,369 4,362 6,731 $38,028.00 $35,032.00 Public: $35,032 Group: $47,685 Store: $38,028 Total: $120,745 $47,685.00 Tour Revenue Group Revenue Shop Revenue The Jekyll Island Museum achieved its second highest Retail Revenue for the month of April. The museum’s Total Revenue was the second highest of any month in museum history, just behind the prior record set the year before. The museum’s Public Tours displayed the highest visitation numbers for April since 2001. Museum Revenue - FY2015 - FY2016 $140,000.00 $120,000.00 $100,000.00 $80,000.00 $60,000.00 $40,000.00 $20,000.00 $JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC FY2015 JAN FY2016 FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE Education Programs • Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Provided a Red Carpet VIP Tour for economic development prospects. The Red Carpet Tour is a 57-year-old tradition showcasing area attractions to draw potential business leaders and companies to the state. According to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the tour has generated $3.2 billion in revenue for the state. It has also helped to bring in more than 15,000 jobs that were created through the expansion or growth of tour member’s companies. Curatorial/Research • • • • • • • • • • • Made arrangements with the Kings Bay Military Base for service members to volunteer with the Jekyll Island Museum for service ribbon hours Assisted a Dubignon descendant with research on the Horton House site for thesis Recorded the Tallu Scott talk for the museum’s oral history collection Conducted research on R.F. Williams of Jointer Island in cooperation with the Conservation Dept Submitted a draft JIA Retention Schedule to the Georgia State Archives for review Completed processing 3 boxes of records for transfer to the archives Began processing the residential lease collection Reconciled the Indian Mound collections inventory Worked on box inventories at Villa Marianna Updated 400 artifacts in Past Perfect Shredded 450 pounds of paper for recycling Historic District/Preservation • Villa Marianna Finished the painting and repair work to this Club Era cottage, except for hanging the shutters. • Hollybourne Porch Project Began construction work to rebuild Hollybourne’s original side porch. • Post Office Renovations are now underway to prepare the former Butler and Chauffeur’s Dormitory on Pier Road for reuse as a post office facility. • Skeet House Tented the Skeet House and treated it for powderpost beetles MEMORANDUM TO: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM: TERRY M. NORTON, GSTC DIRECTOR AND VETERINARIAN, JOHN MARR, GSTC GENERAL MANAGER SUBJECT: GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER UPDATE – APRIL 2016 DATE: 5/9/2016 This center truly inspires us to appreciate the wonderful creatures all around this rich ecological niche. The educational walk through area had enough information at varying levels to engage adults thru young one. The tour of the hospital facility further added to an appreciation for these magnificent creatures. The energy of the staff is very positive and enthusiastic - people on a mission to make a difference! Great way to spend a morning before leaving Jekyll. Quote from Trip Advisor (April 2016) Comparisons with Prior Year (April 2016 vs. April 2015) Percent Change from April Previous Year Admissions (# people) (2015) 50% 40% Concessions ($) Adoptions (# sales) Bricks ($) 30% Donations ($) 20% Guided Tours ($) 10% Independent Tours ($) 0% -10% -20% -30% Behind the Scenes ($) School Field Trips (# students) Distance Learning (# sessions) Memberships ($) Total Reservations ($) Both the number of people visiting the GSTC (-5%) and concession sales (-1%) were slightly lower in April 2016 compared to April 2015. Several revenue programs were down, including group reservations, leading to an overall reduction of almost $5K in total reservations. However, guided tours, behind the scenes, and distance learning, were higher compared to last year. Revenue Categories* • April total concessions $108,080.94 was $10,468.44 more than budgeted • April total admissions $60,378.27 was $ 4,962.33 less than budgeted • • • • • • Adoption (Sea Turtle) 103 | $5,145 Donations (general) 32 | $2,864 Independent Tours 637 participants | $3,194 School Field Trips 821 students | $7,874 School Outreach 463 students Memberships 26 | $2,162 Bricks 7 | $1,405 GuidedTours(Groups) 352 participants|$3,440 Behind the Scenes 135 partic. | $5,996 Distance Learning 6 (186 students) | $311 Public Outreach people reached Daily Programs 87 Sub-Total Education Reservations: Clients 3,134 | Revenues $15,977 *some online payments are received 2 weeks later These numbers include all education activities including events and off-island outreach. Marketing/PR/Events • Shell-e-brate Festival “From the Mountains to the Marsh” highlighting connection of habitats| 1400 guests visited over 2 days. Attendance slightly down from 2015 (1500). New for 2016 – Food Truck Vendors Franky & Flynn, Psycho Circus added to the family friendly atmosphere. Exhibitors participating: GA Farm Bureau Beekeepers, Keep Brunswick Golden Isles Beautiful, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Tidelands Nature Center, and new this year Driftwood Education Center, Flint Riverquarium & 100 Miles. • Social Media, Website and Communications Updates: o Trip Advisor: 1,128 reviews, ranking GSTC #3 out of 20 Jekyll attractions o Facebook: Over 28,400 likes Presentations, Publications & Grants • Dr. Norton served on MS committee for Matthew Hamilton, University of Georgia. Education • Nicki was on St. Kitts April 9-16 for a site visit and camp curriculum review with Dr. Kimberly Stewart. • The Beach Programs preparation continues with banner printed and Turtle Walk tickets available. • Treatment Exhibit is in progress; 3rd mirror installed in pavilion; Reset nest count for 2016. • Pier Outreach program began: tabling twice a week at the Pier or St. Andrews and collecting surveys from fishermen on their knowledge on sea turtles and what to do if they accidentally hook an animal. This project has been approved by Dr. Norton and DNR’s Mark Dodd. Rehabilitation Sea Turtle New Patients 9 24 Current Patients 5 Released Patients Transferred 0 Patients Total since 650 2007 • Other Turtle 34 44 Bird 7 1 0 0 561 556 11 2 Released turtles on Jekyll and Tybee island (Tybee Turtle Trot). AmeriCorps Program, Volunteer Program, and Marine Debris Initiative Service Hours Monthly Total 3687 Year to Date Total 20,498.43 Cumulative Total 212,158.18 Volunteer Hours 433 2265.50 44,610 Marine Debris Hours 114.25 544.25 7978 11 17,032 109 30 43 11 185,181 109 30 46 AmeriCorps Service Hours MDI & Volunteer Program 6 MDI Clean Ups 2,668 MDI Items Collected New Volunteers Trained 49 Volunteer Shadow Shifts 4 3 Volunteer Advancements Notes: • Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Buckley and Lera Dumas • 41 volunteers attended the Summer Interest Meeting; 7 volunteers (Program Guides and Permit Holders) attended the Beach Leader Training. • Honored National Volunteer Appreciation Week with events, activities, and rewards for Volunteers; with 75 attending Appreciation Cookout. • Volunteers participated in 5 outreach events representing the GSTC. MEMORANDUM TO: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM: DION DAVIS SUBJECT: FOUNDATION UPDATE DATE: 5/9/2016 Board of Director’s Meeting: The Board held their regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Agenda items included: Convergent Project Director’s Final Report, Woodruff Foundation and FOHJI grants, Museum Site Visits Scheduled, FY17 Board Meeting dates, Marketing Report, JIA Update, Upcoming Events, and Executive Director Vacation Schedule. Executive Committee: The Executive/Finance Committee will hold its regularly scheduled meeting via conference call on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Agenda items include: Capital Campaign Update, Museum Site Visit Report, Marketing and Events Updates, and FY17 Budget. Jekyll Island Mosaic Campaign Update – as of 5/9/16 Pledge and Paid Report Goal: 144 Investors: Remaining: % Goal: Cash Received: $ $ $ $ 3,134,000 2,743,495 390,505 88.0% 422,667 Cultivations Solicitation Overview (Individuals & Corporations) QTY Prospect Category 130 Awarded: Individual (114@$474,195) / Corporations (16@$1,229,800) 25 Asks Pending (AP): $121,000* 26 Asks in Progress (AiP): $500* 9 Prospects with Green Light (GL) for cultivation 74 Prospects Waiting on Green Light (WGL)/No Contact Yet (NCY) 6 HOLDs* 16 Declines *Not all prospects included in the Qty have been assessed for potential $ Foundation Overview 14 Awarded: $1,039,500 4 Pending (submitted applications): $145,000 5 Declined: $660,000 MEMORANDUM TO: FINANCE COMMITTEE FROM: MARJORIE JOHNSON SUBJECT: APRIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DATE: 5/9/2016 Revenues Revenues for April were $1,944,238, which reflects a favorable $186K (11%) variance from budget. Revenues also reflect a favorable $1.5M (8%) variance from year to date budget as well as a favorable $3M (18%) variance from prior year to date. 6% 1% 1% April Revenue 17% 2% Leases (commercial) Leases (residential) 8% Hotel Tax Parking Amenities Utilities & maint 48% 17% Marketing & Events Other The largest variances for the month are: Business leases ($40K) – Percentage rental is higher than anticipated for the month. Parking (+$38K) – Daily parking fees +$32,683 and Annual pass sales +$5,342 were both higher than budget for the month. Traffic counts reflect 42,687 daily entries and 49,140 pass entries for the month. Convention Center (+$142K) -Staff was able to contract 5 conventions “in the year for the year”. One of these was a 3 day event that brought in an additional $44K. (See convention center report for more information). Lot leases ($31K) – Primarily from participation fees received from The Cottages at Jekyll Island, which were $26K in April. Campground (-$30K) – This variance is a timing difference resulting from changing to a POS system that properly tracks advanced deposit payments. (Revenue is recognized when the customer checks into the campground and not when the deposit is received). Expenses Expenses were $2,063,047 for April and reflected an unfavorable budget variance of $195K (10%) for the month. Expenses reflect an unfavorable $75K (0%) variance from year to date budget and an unfavorable $1.87M (11%) variance from the prior year to date expenses. April Expenses 1,000,000 900,000 800,000 700,000 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 0 Human Resources Supplies & Materials Contracts Utilities Advertising & Sales Repair & Maint Insurance Other The largest variances for the month are: Supplies & Materials (+$33K) – the largest variance is in Chemicals & Fertilizers (+$21K), it is expected that some of this is a timing variance. Uniforms (+$7.5K) also reflect an unfavorable variance from budget this month: Convention Center +$1.5K, McCormick’s Grill +$1.4K, and Turtle Center +$2.4K. Advertising & Sales (+$84K) – variance is in Group promotions and Brand & Advertising expenses. Currently, the Advertising & Sales category is on target with budget for the fiscal year to date. Repairs – Facilities & Grounds (+$92K) – Summer Waves +$15K (refinishing slides and prepping for season), Retail Village +$18K (purchase of additional lighting), Guest Information +$25K for gate maintenance and part replacement. This category is over budget for the year by $137K due to unexpected building and equipment maintenance. Net Operating Cash The Net Operating Cash loss for the month is $118,809, which is a $9K (8%) unfavorable variance from the budgeted net operating cash loss of $110,254. Net Operating Cash Income reflects a favorable $1.4M variance for the fiscal year and a favorable $1.2M variance from the prior fiscal year. Net Operating Cash 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 Actual 500,000 Budget 0 -500,000 -1,000,000 July September November January March FY2016 Revenues 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Actual Budget July September November January March FY2016 Expenses 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 Actual 1,000,000 Budget 500,000 0 July September November January March Jekyll Island Authority CONSOLIDATED BUDGET COMPARISON For the Ten Months Ending April 30, 2016 MONTH ACTUAL MONTH BUDGET BUDGET VARIANCE (000's) YTD ACTUAL YTD BUDGET PRIOR YEAR ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE % (000's) VARIANCE % (000's) % Revenues Administration Business Leases 323,175 283,237 40 14% 3,214,944 3,046,678 168 6% 2,650,608 564 Hotel Tax 116,136 111,653 4 4% 1,018,382 1,068,500 (50) -5% 999,866 19 2% 47,221 47,221 - 0% 433,940 451,628 (18) -4% 74,524 359 482% Parking 323,869 285,844 38 13% 2,587,119 2,309,466 278 12% 2,216,200 371 17% Interest 237 179 0 32% 2,424 2,384 0 2% 2,384 0 2% Lot Rentals 35,912 5,000 31 618% 436,900 249,675 187 75% 275,460 161 59% Foundation 4,968 4,968 - 0% 52,848 49,680 3 6% 86,666 (34) -39% - - - 0% - - - 0% 3,223 (3) -100% Administration revenue 9,110 3,555 6 156% 167,957 102,939 65 63% 116,411 52 44% Intern Housing 4,575 4,380 0 4% 34,480 32,130 2 7% 30,698 4 12% 865,203 746,036 119 16% 7,948,994 7,313,080 636 9% 6,456,040 1,493 23% Golf 237,304 246,090 14% Convention Center 197,788 55,707 37,173 44,508 Tourism Development Fund Grants Total Administration 21% Enterprises McCormick's Grill Summer Waves (9) -4% 1,530,201 1,511,907 18 1% 1,345,639 185 255% 2,439,518 1,603,478 836 52% 1,705,769 734 43% (7) -16% 256,129 316,205 (60) -19% 287,804 (32) -11% 142 9,413 26,258 (17) -64% 1,193,334 1,090,340 103 9% 1,113,602 80 7% Campground 88,433 118,005 (30) -25% 975,218 971,328 4 0% 946,871 28 3% Life is Good 13,138 32,240 (19) -59% 75,680 186,737 (111) -59% - 76 0% Museum 106,774 84,987 22 26% 549,112 467,768 81 17% 539,452 10 2% Georgia Sea Turtle Center 184,081 174,399 10 6% 1,311,968 1,312,640 (1) 0% 1,198,777 113 382 200 0 91% 9,867 18,156 (8) -46% 21,183 (11) -53% Miniature Golf & Bikes 40,519 37,045 3 Water/Wastewater 73,990 88,217 (14) Sanitation 41,681 41,481 0 4,477 7,571 (3) Conservation Fire Department Tennis 9% 9% 277,936 217,037 61 28% 202,779 75 37% -16% 968,907 1,038,534 (70) -7% 929,073 40 4% 0% 413,462 416,057 (3) -1% 395,885 18 4% -41% 911,392 906,038 5 1% 919,768 (8) -1% 5,131 5,593 (0) -8% 52,120 56,182 (4) -7% 48,862 3 7% Destination Mktg & Special Events 16,629 21,063 (4) -21% 447,244 472,972 (26) -5% 200,249 247 123% Guest Information Center 16,429 19,328 (3) -15% 164,092 153,319 11 7% 150,523 14 9% Soccer 2,000 2,385 (0) -16% 23,398 23,849 (0) -2% 23,629 (0) -1% Landscaping, Roads & Trails 3,695 7,000 (3) -47% 15,250 26,000 (11) -41% 23,052 (8) -34% - - 0% - 2,000 (2) -100% 10,011 (10) -100% Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance - Facility Maintenance - - - 0% 1,556 - 2 0% - 2 0% 1,079,035 1,012,077 67 7% 11,616,383 10,790,548 826 8% 10,062,926 1,553 15% 1,944,238 1,758,113 186 11% 19,565,377 18,103,628 1,462 8% 16,518,966 3,046 18% Human Resources 900,601 895,443 5 1% 9,197,340 9,254,770 (57) -1% 8,331,130 866 10% Supplies & Materials 150,120 117,109 33 28% 1,296,101 1,295,952 0 0% 1,116,566 180 16% Advertising & Sales 232,232 148,500 84 56% 917,397 920,330 (3) 0% 753,468 164 22% Repairs - Facilities & Grounds 180,138 88,091 92 104% 1,261,543 1,124,063 137 12% 1,074,119 187 17% 91,295 115,266 (24) -21% 1,335,720 1,363,391 (28) -2% 1,371,644 (36) -3% Insurance 108,619 110,532 (2) -2% 809,316 801,416 8 1% 868,840 (60) -7% Contracts 247,718 239,498 8 3% 2,157,534 2,105,794 52 2% 1,775,230 382 22% Rentals 21,068 30,775 (10) -32% 296,212 304,078 (8) -3% 268,075 28 10% Printing 36,716 31,945 5 15% 143,372 147,035 (4) -2% 123,142 20 16% Motor Vehicle 18,842 24,394 (6) -23% 162,323 218,186 (56) -26% 189,323 (27) -14% 25% Total Enterprises Total Revenues Expenses Utilities Telephone 8,152 8,010 0 2% 84,978 79,947 5 6% 68,007 17 13,148 9,264 4 42% 88,154 53,824 34 64% 58,142 30 52% - 3,000 (3) -100% 90,506 95,776 (5) -6% 43,085 47 110% Travel 5,135 5,816 (1) -12% 59,101 81,088 (22) -27% 48,400 11 22% Dues 10,728 9,454 1 13% 106,907 108,766 (2) -2% 102,409 - - - 0% - - - 0% 7,952 Equipment Purchase <$1K Equipment Purchase $1K to $5K Grants expenses Satellite Transmitters & time Credit Card Fees Bank Fees Interest Expense Total Expenditures Net Operating Cash Income ** ** Does not include depreciation or capital projects - 200 27,586 19,369 - 750 10,949 10,949 2,063,047 1,868,367 (118,809) (110,254) (0) -100% 188 2,000 42% 203,390 171,667 -100% 145 0 0% 195 8 (1) (9) 4 4% (8) -100% (1) -80% (2) -91% 945 32 18% 170,725 7,500 (7) -98% 1,616 33,616 33,616 - 0% - 34 0% 10% 18,243,842 18,169,198 75 0% 16,372,817 1,871 11% 8% 1,321,535 1,387 -2115% 146,148 1,175 804% (65,570) 33 19% (1) -91% JIA April EOM REVENUE UPDATE Week Ending: 4/30/2016 Revenue Days Remaining: 0 Department Museum Subset MTD Revenue MTD % of Goal $ 120,745.12 122% Public Tours $ 35,032.00 143% Group Tours $ 47,685.00 118% Retail Sales $ 38,028.12 112% Info Center Gate $ 317,691.00 111% Info Center Gift Shop $ 28,117.87 73% GSTC $ 168,459.21 103% Concessions 108,080.94 111% Admissions 60,378.27 92% Campground $ 119,028.00 96% Site Rental 101,935.00 93% Concessions $ 17,093.00 116% Golf $ 272,293.00 100% Mini-Golf/Bikes $ 41,039.00 108% Tennis $ 6,333.00 96% Summer Waves $ 9,412.74 36% McCormick's $ 62,789.12 91% TOTAL REVENUES $ 1,145,908.06 102% Monthly Goal $ 99,127.00 $ 24,546.00 $ 40,581.00 $ 34,000.00 $ 285,843.00 $ 38,646.00 $ 162,953.28 $ 97,612.64 $ 65,340.64 $ 124,275.00 $ 109,525.00 $ 14,750.00 $ 273,090.26 $ 37,871.11 $ 6,575.42 $ 26,257.00 $ 69,257.79 $ 1,123,895.86 Notes: Great job by the Museum staff, according to Clint you only missed the record for April that was set last year by $2,000. The disparity at Summer Waves is mostly a timing issue with online sales and Groupon payments. Summer Waves opens Saturday 5/7 at 10AM. Traffic Counts 2013 January February March April May June July August September October November December Paying Guests 16,980 17,138 32,263 34,063 50,586 54,932 74,988 46,634 41,269 29,299 20,672 18,912 Totals Paying Guests 437,736 2014 Annual Passes 39,244 37,244 44,105 40,096 44,254 41,247 42,597 37,890 37,767 37,553 32,283 32,861 Paying Guests 16,937 20,290 33,228 40,134 56,718 63,203 76,467 47,550 38,426 35,214 22,907 23,502 2013 Grand totals: 2015 Annual Passes 35,978 37,338 43,011 39,732 43,118 41,339 42,546 50,188 54,357 40,702 34,107 35,552 Paying Guests 24,403 23,944 39,989 49,237 71,430 75,121 71,405 48,062 46,013 38,480 29,820 24,484 2014 Annual Passes 467,141 Paying Guests 474,576 Paying Guests 20,521 24,906 36,250 42,687 2015 Annual Passes 497,968 Paying Guests 542,388 Annual Passes 42,084 45,113 52,582 49,140 2016 Annual Passes 517,803 Paying Guests 124,364 Annual Passes 188,919 2013 2014 2015 2016 904,877 972,544 1,060,191 313,283 Gate Traffic Counts by Month Paying Guests and Decal Entries Combined 140,000 2016 Annual Passes 38,634 40,037 47,779 45,221 48,837 46,845 37,332 43,299 43,015 44,986 39,722 42,096 Annual Traffic Counts 600,000 Paying Guest 2013 120,000 2014 500,000 Annual Passes 2015 100,000 2016 400,000 80,000 300,000 60,000 200,000 40,000 100,000 20,000 0 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2013 2014 2015 2016 MAY 4, 2016 APRIL Financial Review Jekyll Island Convention Center APRIL Number of Events Event Days Attendance Revenue FY2016 23 36 10,168 $221,488 actual $66,326 budget FY2015 9 21 5094 $203,242 actual FY2014 16 28 5807 $216,476 actual FY2013 15 23 3444 $90,360 actual Exception Notes: When we completed the budget preparation for FY16 we had only 6 events contracted for this month. It included only one small meeting, 4 weddings and the Red Carpet Event from the GA Chamber. We were able to contract 5 conventions “in the year for the year”. This was a record for fill- in business. One of those was Region 8 Men’s Gymnastics Championships. This one group brought 850 competitors and with families and friends, coaches and others – we had more than 2000 per day through the facility. The island hotels and most of the hotels at Exit 38 were sold out. That one 3 day event gave us $44K+ in revenue that had not been planned. With 4 additional conventions and 4 weddings we exceeded budget by more than $150K. Unfortunately the gymnastic meet and the other meetings will not become annual events but we are working on getting them rebooked for the future. FUTURE Contracts Issued – 19 Estimated revenue - $280,250 Conventions –6– Anticipated rev of $203,200 Meetings –9 –Anticipated revenue $26,300 Banquet –3 – Anticipated revenue $25,700 Weddings – 0 – Anticipated revenue of 0 Public Event – 1- Anticipated revenue $ 25,000 NEW Proposals written – 20 JIA Sales – 13 Westin –4 C-vent - 3 SMG staff Site Visits and Planning Meetings for future business – 27 Allyson M. Jackson General Manager – SMG Jekyll Island Convention Center Jekyll Island Convention Center April Financial Review Revenue Revenue $ 2016 221,488.00 2015 $203,242 2014 $216,476 2013 $90,360 Revenue $250,000.00 $221,488.00 $216,476 $203,242 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $90,360 $50,000.00 $- 2016 2015 2014 2013 2016 23 Number of Events 2015 9 2014 16 2013 15 Number of Events 23 25 20 15 9 10 16 15 5 0 2016 2015 2014 2013 5/9/2016 at 1:56 PM An SMG Managed Facility Fiscal YTD Event Income Summary Assembly Total Event Income $ Banquet 103,186 $ 365,533 Concert Convention $ 1,369,203 $ Meetings 32,854 $ 316,642 Consumer $ 47,964 Sporting $ 61,326 JIA $ Park 22,598 $ Total Event Income 1% 2% 3% 1% 4% Assembly 16% 14% Banquet Convention 1% Concert Meetings Consumer Sporting JIA Park 58% 5/9/2016 at 1:56 PM An SMG Managed Facility 22,188 TOTALS $ 2,341,494 Annual Total Revenue * YTD 2016* Annual Revenue 2,341,494 2015 2,146,801 2014 2013 1,937,942 1,546,332 Annual Revenue 2,500,000 2,341,494 2,146,801 1,937,942 2,000,000 1,546,332 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 - 2016* 5/9/2016 at 1:56 PM 2015 2014 An SMG Managed Facility 2013 Contracts Issued-19 Estimated $280,200 Conventions Meetings Banquets Public Events Weddings 9 3 1 0 Contracts Issued 6 Anticipated Rev of $ 203,200 $ 26,300 $ 25,700 $ 25,000 $ - Contracts Issued 0% 5% 16% Conventions 32% Meetings Banquets Public Events Weddings 47% New Proposals - 20 Proposals JIA Sales 13 Westin Cvent 4 3 Proposals JIA Sales 15% Westin 20% 65% Cvent Site Visits and Planning Meetings for future business-27 total. Allyson M. Jackson General Manager-SMG Jekyll Island Convention Center 5/9/2016 at 1:56 PM An SMG Managed Facility JEKYLL ISLAND AUTHORITY HOTEL OCCUPANCY STATISTICS April 2016 HOTEL STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE days Revenue Hotel Revenue Statistics Hotel - History Apr-16 3,705,156 72.3% 117.80 163.04 $ $ Apr-15 Total Revenue Occupancy Rate RevPAR ADR $ 2,749,180 63.6% 97.87 153.90 $ $ $4,000,000 $180.00 $160.00 $140.00 $120.00 $100.00 $80.00 $60.00 $40.00 $20.00 $- $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 Apr-14 $- Total Revenue Occupancy Rate RevPAR ADR $ 2,254,963 72.1% 108.00 149.69 $ $ 2013 2014 2015 OCCUPANCY REPORT DETAIL # of Rms Hotel Beachview Club Units Avalbl Units Occpd Percent Occpd Average Daily Rate 1,080 624 0 0 Holiday Inn Resort 157 4,710 3,174 67.4% $ 153.19 $ 103.23 $ 486,214.99 $ 335,599.83 $ Days Inn & Suites 124 3,720 2,732 73.4% $ 124.16 $ 91.19 $ 339,215.23 $ 339,426.14 $ GA Coast Inn - 0 0 Hampton Inn 138 4,140 3,670 - 0 0 157 4,710 71 2,130 142 3,972 Villas by the Sea - Jekyll Realty 17 Villas by the Sea - Parker Kaufman Jekyll Island Club Hotel Quality Inn & Suites Villas by the Sea Westin Vacant - Limited Service Hotel Apr-16 Total #DIV/0! 88.6% $ #DIV/0! 137.23 $ #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 147.36 79.29 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ #DIV/0! 130.63 #DIV/0! $ $ $ $ $ 85,630.98 - 540,827.30 - $ $ $ $ $ 100,097.84 - 554,197.80 - $ (14,467) $ 150,615 (211) -14% 0% 45% 0% $ - 0% $ (13,371) -2% $ - 0% 82.5% $ 201.10 $ 165.83 $ 781,079.00 $ 780,703.00 $ 376 0% 60.8% $ 117.01 $ 71.08 $ 151,411.00 $ 134,988.82 $ 16,422 12% 2,384 60.0% $ 153.04 $ 91.85 $ 364,842.00 $ 330,519.26 $ 34,323 10% 510 307 60.2% $ 144.16 $ 86.78 $ 44,256.62 $ 26,025.37 $ 18,231 70% 16 480 164 34.2% $ 225.23 $ 76.95 $ 36,937.00 $ 33,520.00 $ 3,417 10% 200 6,000 4493 74.9% $ 194.69 $ 145.79 $ 874,742.00 $ 114,102 $ 760,640 667% - 0 0 1,060 31,452 3,884 #DIV/0! RevPAR Revenue Variance - Jekyll Cottages 57.8% $ 2015 Room Revenue 38 Buccaneer Beach Resort ADR 2016 2016 Room Revenue RevPAR Revenue RevPAR - ADR $ Revenue Total Revenue Occupancy Rate Rev PAR ADR 1,294 22,726 #DIV/0! 72.3% $ #DIV/0! 163.04 #DIV/0! $ 117.80 $ $ 3,705,156 $ $ 2,749,180 $ $ 955,976 #DIV/0! 34.8% ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ JEKYLL ISLAND AUTHORITY HOTEL OCCUPANCY STATISTICS Calendar Year to Date - April 2016 HOTEL STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE days Hotel Revenue YTD Hotel Statistics - History 2016 $ 10,478,097 61.0% 84.02 137.69 $ $ $12,000,000 $ 7,598,657 65.0% 82.38 126.66 $ $ $8,000,000 Revenue 2015 Total Revenue Occupancy Rate RevPAR ADR $180.00 $160.00 $140.00 $120.00 $100.00 $80.00 $60.00 $40.00 $20.00 $- $10,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 2014 $- Total Revenue Occupancy Rate RevPAR ADR $ 6,518,546 62.6% 77.89 124.50 $ $ 2014 2015 Hotel Beachview Club 38 Buccaneer Beach Resort Units Avalbl Units Occpd 4,201 Percent Occpd 1,893 Average Daily Rate 45.1% $ #DIV/0! 117.02 2016 Room Revenue RevPAR $ #DIV/0! ADR Rev PAR 2016 OCCUPANCY REPORT DETAIL # of Rms Revenue RevPAR - ADR Total Revenue Occupancy Rate Rev PAR ADR 52.73 2015 Room Revenue 221,511 #DIV/0! Revenue Variance 310,548 $ (89,036) - -29% - 0 0 0 0 $ Holiday Inn Resort 157 18,997 9,486 49.9% $ 137.76 $ 68.79 1,306,787 489,772 $ 817,015 167% 0% Days Inn & Suites 124 15,004 11,192 74.6% $ 99.68 $ 74.35 1,115,575 1,094,152 $ 21,422 2% 0 0 $ - 0% 1,631,406 1,600,210 $ 31,196 2% 0 0 $ - 0% . GA Coast Inn - 0 0 Hampton Inn 138 16,698 11,830 - 0 0 157 18,997 12,010 63.2% $ 179.61 $ 113.55 2,157,064 2,232,619 $ (75,555) -3% 71 8,591 4,982 58.0% $ 94.23 $ 54.64 469,446 545,870 $ (76,424) -14% 142 14,031 63.8% $ 120.39 $ 76.83 1,077,950 1,016,946 $ 61,004 6% Villas by the Sea - Jekyll Realty 17 2,088 1,526 73.1% $ 93.49 $ 68.32 142,661 99,308 $ 43,352 44% Villas by the Sea - Parker Kaufman 16 1,907 1,271 66.6% $ 90.60 $ 60.38 115,152 95,131 $ 20,021 21% 200 24,200 12,953 53.5% $ 172.97 $ 92.58 2,240,545 114,102 $ 2,126,443 1864% - 0 0 Jekyll Cottages Jekyll Island Club Hotel Quality Inn & Suites Villas by the Sea Westin Vacant - Limited Service Hotel #DIV/0! 70.8% $ #DIV/0! 8,954 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 137.90 #DIV/0! $ #DIV/0! 97.70 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 2016 Total 124,714 76,097 61.0% $ 137.69 $ 84.02 $ 10,478,097 2015 Total 92,239 59,991 65.0% $ 126.66 $ 82.38 $ 7,598,657 2014 Total 83,685 52,358 62.6% $ 124.50 $ 77.89 $ 6,518,546 0 $ $ 7,598,657 Revenues by Month - $ 2,879,439 #DIV/0! 37.9% 2014 $4,000,000.00 2015 $3,500,000.00 2016 $3,000,000.00 $2,500,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $500,000.00 $January February March April ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY POLICY MANUAL Section: Human Resources Standards of Practice Section: 5.1 Subject: Group Health Insurance Original Date: 5/25/81 Revision Dates: 4/1/00 STANDARD The JIA offers group health insurance benefits to eligible active and retired JIA employees and their qualified dependents. Employee health insurance is administered by the provider designated by the JIA. PRACTICE GUIDELINE 1. Eligibility: a. Employees designated regular full-time who work a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week and whose employment is intended to be continuing employment in positions that are set up for benefits are eligible to participate. b. Retiring employees enrolled in the group health insurance at the time of retirement are eligible to continue coverage until the employee reaches Medicare eligibility. c. Employees who work part-time for fewer than thirty (30) hours per week or whose employment is seasonal, intermittent or intended for a very limited duration are NOT eligible to participate. 2. Enrollment and Changes: a. Eligible employees have the opportunity to enroll in the group health insurance plan upon employment with JIA. Coverage normally begins the first day of the month following one complete month of employment. i. Employees hired by JIA from other state agencies are considered new hires and are eligible to enroll in the JIA group health insurance plan accordingly. b. Eligible employees have the opportunity to enroll in the health insurance plan or make changes to coverage during the Open Enrollment period each year. c. Eligible employees can enroll or make changes to coverage at other times ONLY when a qualifying event occurs, such as a change in family status (marriage, birth, adoption, etc.) 3. Extended Coverage: The Federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) may entitle employees and their qualified dependents to extend health insurance coverage when coverage would otherwise end. For additional information or assistance, please contact the JIA Human Resources office. ******************************************** 1 JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY POLICY MANUAL Section: Human Resources Standards of Practice Section: 5.2 Subject: Flexible Benefits Original Date: 4/1/00 Revision Dates: STANDARD The Flexible Benefits Program offers a variety of insurance benefits and spending account options to eligible employees. This program is administered by Ga Breeze through the Georgia Department of Administrative Services. PRACTICE GUIDELINES 1. Eligibility. Employees designated regular full-time who work a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week and whose employment is intended to be continuing employment in positions that are set up for benefits are eligible to participate. 2. Enrollment and Changes: a. Eligible employees have the opportunity to enroll in the Flexible Benefits Program upon employment with JIA. Coverage normally begins on the first day of the month following one complete month of employment. i. Employees hired by JIA from other state agencies without a break in service keep the same flexible benefits upon hire. b. Eligible employees have the opportunity to enroll in the Flexible Benefits Program or make changes to coverage during the Open Enrollment period each year. c. Eligible employees can enroll or make changes to coverage at other times ONLY when a qualifying event occurs, such as a change in family status (marriage, birth, adoption, etc.) 3. Extended Coverage. Federal law may entitle employees and their qualified dependents to a temporary extension of coverage when coverage would otherwise end. The GaBreeze Administrator provides employees and dependents with written notice describing continuation rights when loss of eligibility for flexible benefits is reported. For additional information or assistance, please contact the JIA Human Resources Office. Additional information is also available at the GaBreeze website: www.GaBreeze.ga.gov or by calling 1-877-342-7339. *************************************** JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY POLICY MANUAL Section: Human Resources Standards of Practice Section: 5.3 Subject: Employee Assistance Program Original Date: 4/1/00 Revision Dates: STANDARD The Authority recognizes that at times employees may have personal concerns or issues that may affect their ability to perform their jobs. In order to assist employees in resolving those concerns and issues, and to help them perform at maximum capacity, the Authority offers an Employee Assistance Program. PRACTICE GUIDELINES 1. Eligibility. Full and part time employees and seasonal employees are eligible on the date of hire. Immediate family members who live in the same household as the employee are also eligible to participate in this benefit. Immediate family members need not be enrolled in group medical benefits to be eligible for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 2. Program provisions. a. Employees may call the EAP provider confidentially and voluntarily to arrange for an initial assessment. b. The EAP counselor will prescribe a program of intervention and treatment suited to the individual’s needs. c. Services are pre-paid up to a specific number of visits per person, as outlined in the accepted contract. d. Participation in EAP services must not hinder routine job expectations or will excuse employees from warranted disciplinary action. 3. Self-Referral. Employees may refer themselves to the EAP for difficulties related to marital, family, child behavior, financial, chemical dependency, emotional, eating disorders, legal trouble, or any other personal problem that may eventually affect the employee at work. Employees who call the EAP do so confidentially. The EAP provider does not report who visits the EAP or why. 4. Supervisory Referral. Supervisors may offer a referral employees to the EAP when job performance appears to be affected by a personal issue. Such referrals are also confidential and voluntary. 5. Mandatory Referral. Employees may be mandated to participate in the EAP when personal issues become so critical that they threaten the employee’s continued employment. Employees who are mandated to the EAP will be asked to sign a written agreement promising to keep all appointments with counselors, to follow the prescribed treatment identified by counselors, and 1 JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY POLICY MANUAL Section: Human Resources Standards of Practice Section: 5.3 Subject: Employee Assistance Program Original Date: 4/1/00 Revision Dates: to participate in random drug and alcohol testing, as appropriate. Failure to honor the terms and conditions of the agreement will lead to termination of employment. Employee participation in mandatory EAP referrals is usually a requirement for continued employment, copies of agreements with employees mandating referral are sent to the EAP provider. 6. Confidentiality and Reporting. EAP visits and the contents of treatment programs are confidential. The EAP program provider reports to the employer quarterly showing the number of visits and the general type of problems with which employees seek assistance. Such utilization data provides the employer with evidence that the program is needed, is being used by employees, and it provides indicators about the kinds of difficulties which affect work. The employer may find such information useful in implementing training programs or providing other employee services. 7. Records. All records and discussions of personal problems are to be handled in a confidential manner and shared with other individuals only on a “need to know” basis. Reference to participation in EAP or behavioral health services is not to be maintained in official personnel files. For additional information or assistance, please contact the JIA Human Resources Office. **************************************** 2 JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY POLICY MANUAL Section: Human Resources Standards of Practice Section: 5.4 Page: Page 1 of 1 Subject: Unemployment Insurance Original Date: 4/1/00 Revision Dates: Certain employment-related benefits are provided by state law. Where these apply, the Authority participates fully and provides these benefits in accordance with the law. Unemployment Insurance benefits are intended to help bridge the gap between jobs when a person is terminated from employment through no fault of his/her own. PRACTICE GUIDELINES 1. Eligibility: To be eligible for benefits, workers must be unemployed through no fault of their own. If an employee is terminated for cause, this benefit may not be available, as stated in Georgia law. 2. Program Provisions. a. Unemployed persons may file a claim for Unemployment Insurance benefits at the local Field Service Office of the Georgia Department of Labor (DOL) b. The DOL will notify the Human Resources Department to request information about why the person left employment. c. A determination of eligibility, benefit amount and the duration of benefit, if approved, will be determined by the DOL. 3. Protesting a Claim. If an employee is terminated from employment through no fault of his/her own, it is appropriate for the Authority to pay benefits. However, if the employee resigned or was released for cause, the employer should protest the claim. a. The Authority must provide information to clearly show that the employee could have continued working if he/she had chosen to do so. b. Documented information from the Employee File will be used in Unemployment Insurance hearings with an Administrative Law Judge to show that the employee neglected job duties, failed to follow instructions, failed to report to work without proper notification, violated Company rules, etc. c. Failure to protest within a given time frame will result in the Authority paying claims it otherwise should not have paid. 4. Claim Response: Human Resources staff, with assistance from department supervisors, will prepare and submit a response to the claim to avoid payment if appropriate. For additional information or assistance, please contact the JIA Human Resources office. ************************************** 1 MEMORANDUM TO: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM: DANIEL STROWE SUBJECT: OCEAN OAKS - ASSIGNMENT AND THIRD REVISED AND RESTATED GROUND LEASE DATE: 5/10/2016 BUSINESS LEASE ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY TRADE NAME: Ocean Oaks, A Jekyll Island Club Community ASSIGNOR: Leon N. Weiner & Associates, Inc. ASSIGNEE: Jekyll Club Residences, LLC LAND SITE: Approximately 8.743 acres, previously part of the Hampton Inn parcel, and subject to reduction/adjustment ADDRESS: 188 South Beachview Drive Jekyll Island, GA 31527 Term of Lease: Through 2089 Specified Use of Premises: Construction of individually owned residential houses Financial Terms: o Base rent of $2,333.00 per acre per month, subject to CPI adjustment every 5 years. o 2% on each new house sale. o 1% on each resale house. o Base rent acreage is reduced by the building footprint as each new house building obtains its Certificate of Occupancy. o The individual homeowner will pick up paying the base rent utilizing the current formula to calculate single family residential rent; 4/10 of 1% of Glynn County assessed land value for the individual home site. o The HOA shall pay $2,333.00 per acre per month for the common area. o The HOA shall collect rent from the owner(s) and pay the JIA. o Cottage rentals are subject to occupancy taxes and the JIA annual permit fee for rentals. Land Donation: Jekyll Club Residences, LLC will donate/return a portion of maritime forest acreage to the JIA, which will reduce the leased area to approximately 6.7 acres. Land Swap: Revise the lease lot line on the Hampton Inn side to include approximately 500 addition square feet to this parcel. STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF GLYNN EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT THIS EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as “Agreement,” originally made and entered into effective as of the ___ day of __________, 20___, hereinafter referred to as the “date of this Agreement,” by and between the JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY; Party of the First Part, a public authority created by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and deemed an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, hereinafter referred to as “Authority,” whose business address is 100 James Road, Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527, and the BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA, Party of the Second Part, a Department in the Executive Branch of the State Government of Georgia, acting for and on behalf of the UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, including GEORGIA 4-H, hereinafter referred to as “Operator,” whose business address is University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Athens, Georgia 30602. RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Authority and Operator entered into that certain Rental Agreement, dated July 1, 1992, for the rental by the Operator of certain property on Jekyll Island, Georgia for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of providing educational and recreational camping programs for the University of Georgia 4-H Program and other youth of the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Authority and Operator entered into that certain Revised and Restated Rental Agreement, dated April 23, 2012, for the rental by the Operator of certain property on Jekyll Island, Georgia for a period of ten (10) years; and WHEREAS, the Authority and Operator entered into that certain Lease Termination Agreement, which provided for the termination of the Revised and Restated Rental Agreement on or before June 30, 2014, as a result of the Authority’s plans to undertake extensive renovations, restructuring, and reconstruction of the premises contained in the Revised and Restated Rental Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Authority has undertaken the construction of the Jekyll Island Children and Youth Conference Center, hereinafter referred to as “Facility,” and is scheduled to open the Facility for operations in or about 2017; and WHEREAS, the Authority and Operator have reached an agreement for the management and operation of the Facility, as between them, subject to the terms and conditions to which they will be bound for the term of this Agreement, as stated below, pursuant to Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the 1983 Georgia Constitution (also known, and sometimes referred to as, the “Intergovernmental Agreements Clause”). WITNESSETH: 1. PREMISES TO BE UTILIZED For and in consideration of the terms, provisions, and conditions hereinafter set forth to be kept and performed by Operator, Authority hereby grants unto Operator, and Operator hereby accepts from the Authority, upon the terms, provisions, and conditions hereinafter set forth, the right to use for the educational and recreational purposes hereinafter set forth all that certain tract of improved real property, hereinafter referred to as the “premises,” more particularly described on EXHIBIT “A” attached hereto. The premises shall include all facilities located thereon and ingress and egress thereto and therefrom, including the nonexclusive use of the unpaved portion of the road extending from the boundary lines of the premises to the beach, for pedestrian use only by Operator for access to the beach. 2. DEFINITIONS In addition to any other words or terms defined in this Agreement, the following words or terms shall have the following meanings and inclusions, unless otherwise required, to wit: 2.1 “attached hereto” shall include “incorporated in and by reference made a part hereof”; 2.2 “execute,” “executed” and “execution” shall mean and include “sign(ed)(ing),” “seal(ed)(ing)” and “deliver(ed)(ing)”; 2.3 “party” and “provisions” shall include the singular and plural number, the masculine, feminine and neuter gender and a natural and artificial person, and the necessary grammatical changes required to make the provisions hereof so apply shall in all cases be assumed as though in each case fully expressed; 2.4 “provisions” shall include in its meaning and usage words such as “terms,” “conditions” and “stipulations”; 2.5 “day,” “month” and “year” shall mean “calendar day,” “calendar month” and “calendar year,” respectively; 2.6 “herein,” “hereof,” “hereto,” “hereinabove” and “hereinafter” shall mean “in this Agreement,” “of this Agreement,” “to this Agreement,” “before in this Agreement” and “after in this Agreement,” respectively; and 2.7 “Facility,” or “facilities” shall mean the Jekyll Island Youth and Learning Center. Page 2 3. USE OF PREMISES The premises shall be used by Operator for the operation and provision of focused curriculum, recreational programs, and educational and sports opportunities for organized youth groups, including but not limited to member UGA 4-H Program groups and school classes, in the areas of (1) agriculture, natural resources, and environment; (2) citizenship and leadership; (3) communications and the arts; (4) family and consumer sciences; and (5) sports. Operator shall develop educational opportunities and life skill development experiences that promote the parties’ shared core values of citizenship, healthy living, and science, engineering and technology education. Pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement and applicable regulations of Operator, Operator shall offer these programs and opportunities to organized youth groups, including but not limited to member UGA 4-H Program groups and school classes. Operator shall not permit members of the general public to utilize the premises. 4. TERM This Agreement shall be for a term of 10 years beginning January 1, 2017 and ending at twelve o’clock midnight, local prevailing time, on January 1, 2027, unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided. This Agreement may be extended for one successive additional term of ten years upon the same terms and conditions set forth herein commencing on January 1, 2027, upon mutual agreement of the parties in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the initial term. 5. CONSIDERATION For and as consideration for the right to utilize the premises for the purpose of carrying out an educational and recreational program, Operator covenants and agrees that it will keep and perform each and every provision of this Agreement required to be kept and performed by Operator. 6. ENGAGEMENT OF OPERATOR Operation of Facility. Authority hereby authorizes and engages Operator to act, as agent for Authority, as the exclusive operator and manager of the Facility during the Term, with exclusive responsibility and complete and full control and discretion in the operation, direction, management and supervision of the Facility, subject only to the limitations expressed herein, and Operator hereby accepts such engagement subject to the terms and conditions, and such limitations, expressed in this Agreement. Operator shall have a right to exclusive management and control of the Facility for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement so long as Operator has not suffered an Event of Default hereunder and so long as this Agreement is in full force and effect. The authority of Operator shall include, without limitation, the use of the Facility for all Page 3 customary purposes, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing; the scope of this management agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the following: A. The Operator shall be responsible for establishing all rental rates, fees and charges for services provided through the Facility. B. The Operator shall be responsible for all day-to-day functions and operations of the Facility and shall operate the Facility at all times in the public interest, in compliance with all laws. C. The Operator shall have oversight responsibility over any and all subcontractors and concessionaires. D. The Operator shall undertake the Facility’s information technology functions, and maintain all information technology systems, including but not limited to the fiber infrastructure installed by the Authority, in state-of-art conditions. E. At the conclusion of the term of this Agreement, the Operator shall be responsible for the return of the Facility and Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment to the Authority in the same condition in which they were provided, except for normal wear and tear. An inventory of the initial Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment provided to the Operator by the Authority is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference. The parties may from time to time update and revise the inventory of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment by mutual agreement in writing as needed. F. The Operator shall report and provide quarterly reports to the Authority’s designated representative, which must include records of all preventative, regular, and emergency maintenance performed by Operator for the applicable time period. The Authority shall make periodic inspection of the Facility and equipment to determine that they are being maintained in a neat and orderly condition. The Operator shall be required to make any improvements in cleaning or maintenance methods as required by this Agreement. G. The Operator shall abide by all applicable local, county, state and federal laws pertaining to its operation and shall secure, at its own expense, any and all licenses and permits necessary for the operation of the Facility and its food and beverage services. The Operator shall be responsible for the payment of all taxes and duties, including taxes paid or payable by Operator or which Operator is required to collect, for which the State of Georgia is not exempt, in connection with the provision of any products or services by Operator to the Authority, or arising from Operator’s use, operation or possession of the Facility, or any part thereof, but excluding any taxes based upon the land or its improvements, for which the Authority shall be responsible for the payment of any such taxes. Page 4 H. The Operator shall negotiate and execute, in Operator’s name, all agreements for use of the Facility space by the UGA 4-H Program or other children and youth groups. I. The Operator shall not commit or suffer to be committed any waste upon the Facility and shall, at its own expense, put into and keep the interior of the Facility in good order and repair. The Operator’s obligation to keep the interior of the Facility in good order and repair shall include the obligation to maintain, service and replace. The Operator’s obligation shall include, but not be limited to, the regular replacement of any readily accessible filters for heating and airconditioning equipment and replacement of all interior light bulbs. The Operator shall further be responsible for all interior janitorial service, including maintenance of any grease traps and repair of any toilet rooms, toilets, urinals, washbowls, and other apparatus due to blockage, stoppage or damage resulting from the introduction of any foreign substance. All costs and expenses necessary for the repair, maintenance and operation of the premises shall be the sole responsibility of Operator; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, Operator, if necessary, may perform its obligations of repair, maintenance, service and replacement hereunder by contracting with the Authority separately from this Agreement for the commercial repair and maintenance services provided by Authority, at rates charged by the Authority sufficient to reimburse the Authority for the cost of such services. The Operator’s obligation to keep the interior of the Facility in good order and repair shall further include taking all actions necessary to maintain the validity of all warranties and ensuring that the repairs to any part of the Facility or Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment which is still under warranty is accomplished under warranty. J. The Authority shall keep in good order and repair the following: the roof; the floor; the foundations and exterior walls, exclusive of all glass; air conditioning, heating, plumbing and electrical systems, which shall include any and all equipment, fixtures, systems, and appurtenances that are non-severable and furnished, installed, or connected by the Authority. Operator shall reimburse the Authority for all costs and expenses incurred for the repair or maintenance of the Facility as provided for herein, and may withdraw funds from the Reserve Account as set forth in Section 9 of this Agreement for payment of reimbursement costs. K. The Authority shall maintain the landscaping of the premises, which landscaping shall include the upkeep of shrubbery, plant and flower beds, lawns and all driveway and parking areas, as well as, all sports fields (except for lining of fields), irrigation, exterior lighting, paths, crossovers, and outdoor refuse containers (except for trash pickup and removal) in a manner to preserve the natural characteristics of a barrier island. The Operator shall reimburse the Authority for all costs and expenses associated with the performance of any landscaping as set forth in monthly invoices from the Authority detailing all costs and expenses. Page 5 L. The Operator shall maintain a neat and orderly operation at all times, and shall be responsible for, or shall oversee vendor contracts pertaining to the necessary housekeeping services to properly maintain the Facility. No exterior signs or advertising identifying the Authority or Operator shall be placed on the premises unless first approved, in writing, by the Authority in accordance with the Code of the Jekyll Island – State Park Authority. M. The Operator shall not make any alterations or additions to the Facility, or any part thereof, without first obtaining the written consent of the Authority. Authorized alterations or additions shall become the property of the Authority at the expiration date or termination of this Agreement. N. The Operator shall not remove any Furniture, Fixtures or Equipment furnished to the Facility without the express written permission of the Authority. O. The Operator shall repair or replace, at its own expense, any Furniture, Fixtures or Equipment provided under this Agreement that has been destroyed or damaged, due to Operator’s use, negligence or willful misconduct, with like equipment. P. The Operator shall select, train and employ at the Facility such number of employees as Operator deems necessary or appropriate to satisfy its responsibilities hereunder. Operator shall further require any on-site employees be subject to the same employment standards, including but not limited to necessary background and criminal record checks, as employees of Operator. 7. NAME During the term of this Agreement, the Jekyll Island Youth and Learning Center shall at all times by known and designated as “Camp Jekyll.” The name “Camp Jekyll” to the extent that it can be made proprietary, is acknowledged by the parties to be the sole and exclusive property of the Authority, which specifically retains the right to take any and all measures it deems necessary to protect the use of the name, likeness, image, and/or marks of “Camp Jekyll,” including but not limited to, trademark registration. 8. OPERATION AT OPERATOR’S EXPENSE In performing its duties under this Agreement, all costs and expenses incurred in the operation and management of the Facility by Operator shall be borne exclusively by Operator. Operator may also include certain costs and expenses incurred off-site of the Facility as part of its operation and management expenses provided that the off-site support services are performed for the direct benefit of the Facility. All debts and liabilities to third persons incurred by Operator in the course of its operation and management of the Facility in accordance with this Page 6 Agreement shall be the debts and liabilities of Operator only, and Authority shall not be liable for any such obligations. 9. RESERVE ACCOUNT Operator shall, at its sole cost and expense, establish and maintain a segregated, interest bearing reserve account (“Reserve Account”) for the purpose of defraying the annual cost of capital improvements renovations or non-capital maintenance items. An accounting of the Reserve Account shall be submitted to Lessor each calendar quarter. Commencing on June 30, 2017 and thereafter on June 30th of each year of this Agreement, Operator shall pay into the Reserve Account all gross revenue in excess of expenses (each a “Reserve Deposit,” and collectively “Reserve Deposits”). All interest earned on the Reserve Account will be added to and become part of the Reserve Deposits. Operator may make withdrawals from the Reserve Account from time to time for capital repairs, replacements, improvements, upgrades and any other capital or maintenance items for which funds in such a Reserve Account are customarily utilized. Operator may further make withdrawals from the Reserve Account from time to time for other non-capital or maintenance related operating expenses provided that Operator obtains the Authority’s consent to withdraw funds from the Reserve Account if used for such purposes. Operator shall inform the Authority of any planned withdrawals from the Reserve Account at each quarterly meeting as set forth in Paragraph 10 of this Agreement. Each Authorized Representative of the Operator and Authority shall further review each proposed withdrawal to ensure the funds are used for the purposes set forth herein. Any portion of any funds in the Reserve Account which are not expended in any fiscal year of this Agreement shall be retained in the Reserve Account until expended. 10. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE The Authority and Operator shall from time to time each select and authorize a representative (the “Authorized Representative”) to meet and confer with the other party with respect to Facility operations. Each party shall be entitled to rely upon all consents, approvals, disapprovals and other actions of the other’s Authorized Representative. The initial Authorized Representative of Operator shall be the Director of the University of Georgia 4-H Program and the initial Authorized Representative of Authority shall be the Executive Director of the Authority. The Authorized Representative or their designees shall, at a minimum, meet quarterly to review operations, with the first such meeting to occur within ninety (90) days of the date of this Agreement. A tentative schedule of future meetings shall be established at this first meeting. 11. BOOKS AND RECORDS Operator shall keep, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, full and accurate accounts, books and records reflecting the results of operation of the Facility. The records relating to or reflecting the operation of the Facility shall be kept at the Facility and shall be available to the Authority and its representatives and its auditors or accountants, at all Page 7 reasonable times upon advance written notice by the Authority for examination, duplication, audit, inspection and transcription. 12. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF FACILITIES In the event the Facility shall be wholly or partially damaged or destroyed by fire, lightning, windstorm hurricane, flooding, tornado, cyclone, hail, explosion, riot, civil commotion, aircraft, smoke, land vehicles, boiler explosion, or any other like or different type or kind of catastrophe during the term of this Agreement, Authority shall have the duty, only to the extent proceeds are available under the State of Georgia Insurance And Hazard Reserve Fund, or other similar State of Georgia insurance fund providing coverage of the Facility, and within sixty (60) days after receipt by Authority of funds from the State of Georgia Insurance and Hazard Reserve Fund or other such insurance fund to commence to repair, restore or replace the facilities in strict accordance with the plans, specifications and drawings of the presently existing facilities, or in accordance with such new and different plans and specifications as may be approved by Authority, and shall complete the repair, restoration or replacement of the facilities in a timely manner. Authority, acting in its reasonable discretion, shall determine the construction activities of Authority which shall constitute commencement of repair, restoration or replacement. Authority’s obligation to so repair, restore or replace the facilities shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Destruction of or damage to the facilities shall in no way relieve Operator from its covenants, agreements, duties and obligations herein made and agreed to be performed, observed and kept by Operator, nor shall such destruction or damage relieve Operator of the provisions of this Agreement, except that management services shall abate following such damage or destruction and through and including the date of substantial completion of the repair or restoration of the Facility. 13. INSURANCE 13.1 At all times during the term of this Agreement, Authority and Operator acknowledge that the facilities shall be insured against any loss or damage caused by fire, lightning, windstorm, hurricane, tornado, cyclone, hail, explosion, riot, civil commotion, aircraft, smoke, land vehicles, boiler explosion, or any other like or different type or kind of catastrophe which can be insured under the State of Georgia Insurance And Hazard Reserve Fund or other such insurance fund. Such insurance at all times shall be maintained by Authority for those structures owned by Authority in accordance with policies of the Department of Administrative Services. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a bill from Authority, Operator shall reimburse to the Authority the amount of any premium attributable to the premises and paid by Authority for the insurance herein required. 13.2 Operator covenants and agrees that it will not do or permit to be done, on, upon, from, to, or about the premises any act or thing which will invalidate the insurance contract pertaining to the facilities. Page 8 14. UTILITIES 14.1 At its sole cost and expense, Operator shall cause to be furnished and shall pay for all water, gas, light, power, sanitation (sewage or otherwise), garbage pick-up and disposal, telephone and other utilities or services required for use of the premises. Authority shall not be liable for the interruption in service of such utilities, or damage resulting from such interruption in service. 14.2 Operator shall reimburse to the Authority on an annual basis, Operator’s share of the fees charged for providing fire and emergency medical protection on Jekyll Island, which share shall be determined by the Authority annually in the same manner as it determines the fee assessed against any other structure owned by the Authority. 15. TERMINATION 15.1 If Operator defaults in the performance or observance of any covenant, agreement, duty, obligation, term, condition or provision of this Agreement which is to be performed, observed, kept and complied with by Operator, and remains in default for thirty (30) days after notice of such default by Authority; or if Operator shall attempt to make an assignment, transfer or sublease in violation of Operator’s acknowledgements and agreements set forth in this Agreement, then, and in any of the above said events, Authority may at once after such event of default or at once after expiration of the particular grace period provided herein, as the case may be, terminate this Agreement, whereupon Operator shall be deemed to have abandoned the premises, and without legal process, Authority may enter upon and take immediate possession and control of the premises to the complete exclusion of Operator and remove some or all persons and their effects and the effects of Operator therefrom using such force as may be necessary without being guilty of trespass, forcible entry or detainer or other tort. The failure of Authority to exercise such rights after one or more defaults of Operator shall not be a waiver, or be construed as a waiver, of the rights of Authority upon any subsequent default. 15.2 Notwithstanding Section 15.1 above, either party may terminate this Agreement for any or no reason. Either party terminate this Agreement for convenience upon sixty (60) days written notice, which shall commence upon the date of said notice. 16. INSPECTION Operator shall permit Authority, its agents and employees, to enter into and upon the premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the same upon reasonable advance notice. Operator shall grant the Authority, its agents and employees, immediate access in the event any emergency repairs or maintenance is required to be performed. Page 9 17. TIME IS OF ESSENCE All time limits stated herein are of the essence of this Agreement. 18. NO COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT Operator hereby acknowledges that it has fully inspected the premises and the existing facilities and that the premises and the existing facilities are in satisfactory condition for the use intended. Operator further acknowledges that no representation or warranty as to the title to, condition of, terrain of, or any covenant of quiet enjoyment of the premises or of the existing facilities has been made by Authority, its agents or employees, or by any other person. Authority makes no warranty whatsoever as to the title to, present condition of, terrain of or any covenant of quiet enjoyment of the premises or of the existing facilities. All repairs and maintenance necessary to make the premises or the existing facilities safe or suitable for use by Operator shall be made by Operator at Operator’s own cost and expense in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. 19. ASSIGNMENT Operator shall not assign this Agreement, or any right herein, without the written consent and approval of Authority first having been had and obtained. Any such assignment without such consent shall be void, and shall at the option of Authority terminate this Agreement. Consent to one assignment shall not invalidate this provision, and all subsequent assignments shall likewise be made only on prior written consent of Authority. 20. SURRENDER OF PREMISES Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, Operator shall surrender the premises to Authority in the same condition as at the commencement of the term hereof, less natural wear and tear. In the event, renovations, improvements or additional facilities are made remain upon the premises during the term of this Agreement, Operator shall surrender the premises to Authority upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement in the same condition as at the time the renovations, improvements or additional facilities were completed, natural wear and tear only excepted. 21. BINDING EFFECT Each of the terms, provisions, and conditions of this Agreement shall apply, extend to, be binding upon and inure to the benefit or detriment of the parties hereto, to the successors and assigns of Authority, and to the extent that Authority has consented to an assignment of this Agreement, or any interest herein, to the successors and assigns of Operator. Subject to the Page 10 foregoing, whenever a reference to the parties hereto is made, such reference shall be deemed to include the successors and assigns of said party, the same as if in each case expressed. 22. RULES AND REGULATIONS The premises shall be subject to all rules, regulations, ordinances, restrictions and conditions, however described or designated, including, without limitation, the Code of the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority of Georgia, 1981, as amended to date, now or hereafter promulgated by Authority, provided that Operator has notice of any new regulations, ordinances, restrictions and conditions, has a reasonable period of time to comply, and that such new regulations, ordinances, restrictions and conditions do not unreasonably interfere with Operator’s intended use of the premises as stated in this Agreement. 23. NOTICES All notices, statements, demands, requests, consents, approvals or authorizations, hereinafter collectively referred to as “notices”, hereunder given by either party to the other shall be in writing and sent by United States Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested, postage prepaid and addressed to such party’s designated address. The sender of said notice shall request the United States Postal Service to “show to whom, date and address of delivery” of said notice. The day upon which such notice is so mailed shall be the date of service. Any notice reasonably calculated to apprise the party so notified of the circumstances involved shall be deemed sufficient under this Agreement. 24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the full, complete and entire agreement between Authority and Operator; no agent, employee, officer or representative of Authority or Operator has authority to make, or has made, any statement, agreement, representation or contemporaneous agreement, oral or written, in connection herewith modifying, adding to, or changing the covenants, terms and provisions of this Agreement. No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless such modification or amendment shall be in writing, signed by Authority and Operator and by reference incorporated in this Agreement. 25. FORCE MAJEURE Each party shall be excused for any period of any delay and shall not be deemed to be in default with respect to the performance of any of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement when prevented from so doing by a cause or causes beyond such party's control, including all labor disputes, governmental regulations or controls, fire or other casualty, inability to obtain any material or services (or an acceptable substitute), acts of God, or other causes not within the reasonable control of such party, including failure or inadequacy of appropriations. Page 11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, a Department in the Executive Branch of the State Government of Georgia, acting for and on behalf of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, acting by their respective officers thereunto authorized so to do, have caused these presents to be signed, sealed and delivered all as of the date of this Agreement. Signed, sealed and delivered as to the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority In our presence: JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY _______________________________ Unofficial Witness _________________________________ A. Richard Royal Chairman _______________________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: _____________ Attest:_________________________________ Michael D. Hodges Secretary ____________________ _____________________ (Notary Seal Affixed Here) (Authority Seal Affixed Here) (signatures continued on following page) Page 12 Signed, sealed and delivered as to the UGA 4-H Program In our presence: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA, for the benefit of THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES UGA 4-H PROGRAM _____________________________ Unofficial Witness ____________________________________ Vice Chancellor for Facilities _____________________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: ________ Attest:____________________________________ Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities _______________________ (Notary Seal Affixed Here.) Page 13 EXHIBIT A Insert premises Page 14 EXHIBIT B Insert Inventory Page 15