For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Financial Contribution. Any one of the following: cash, goods, or services, paid, given, or provided to the city at such time or times as set forth in the sponsorship agreement.
Person. Has the same meaning as defined in § 1-4.1.
Request for Proposals. An open competitive process whereby persons may express their interest in participating in sponsorship opportunities with the city. Requests for proposals shall include a summary of the
sponsorship opportunity, benefits for participation, and a description of the open and competitive procedure for expressing interest in participating in sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsor. A person that enters into a sponsorship agreement with the city.
Sponsorship. A mutually beneficial arrangement between the city and a person, wherein the person provides a financial contribution to the city in return for recognition of the sponsor, for a specified period of time, toward the construction, renovation, or maintenance of an exhibit or facility at the zoo.
Sponsorship Agreement. A written agreement executed between the city and a sponsor governing a sponsorship, on terms and conditions acceptable to the city and the sponsor.
(1990 Code, Ch. 2, Art. 37, § 2-37.2) (Added by Ord. 15-42)