This agreement lays out the condition under which the jointly funded Venice Performing Arts Center will be used.  It set use priorities as follows:  In general, the City and School Board agree that the following priority order of uses and users is hereby established: 1) students and School Board-related activities; 2) the Venice Symphony, the Venice Concert Band and the Exsultate Venice Chorale (collectively referred to as "The Performing Arts Organizations" (PAO); 3) City of Venice events and activities; 4) other Venice community based groups and events; and 5) all other groups.  The agreement also details use conditions and fee structures.  While acted upon in conjunction with the Venice Performing Arts Center Interlocal Agreement joint use will not commence until completion of the Performing Arts Center itself scheduled to be complete by December 31, 2014.

That the Board approve the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Venice and the School Board of Sarasota County for the use of the to-be-constructed Venice Performing Arts Center as presented.

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