Brooksville Main Street for Mermaid Trail

This contract is for the creation of the Mermaid Trail of Statues, also known as the Florida Mermaid Trail 2. Brooksville Main Street will coordinate with Hernando County to purchase and install mermaid statues, and will also be responsible for contracting with and paying artists for their work. The contract has a term of three years, with the option to renew for an additional year. The contract includes provisions for the purchase and installation of statues, as well as marketing and sales support. Some key points of the contract include: * Brooksville Main Street will coordinate with Hernando County to purchase and install mermaid statues. * Hernando County will provide initial funding of $11,000 for the plug and mold of the mermaid statue. * Brooksville Main Street will contract with and pay artists for their work, at a rate of $1,000 per statue. * Hernando County will provide additional funding for the purchase of statues, based on payment plans entered into by sponsors. * The contract includes provisions for marketing and sales support, as well as program support as needed. Some key benefits of this contract include: * The creation of a unique and attractive tourist attraction in the form of the Mermaid Trail. * The opportunity for local artists to showcase their work and receive payment for their services. * The potential for increased tourism and economic growth in the area. Some key drawbacks of this contract include: * The contract is subject to termination by either party with 90 days' notice, which could potentially disrupt the project. * The contract includes provisions for renewal, but the terms of the renewal are not clearly specified. * The contract does not include a clear plan for the long-term maintenance and upkeep of the statues.