ASCAP - American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers License Fee to play music in…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded contract C787C3 to the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) for music licensing services at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. The contract, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, authorizes ASCAP to provide licensing rights for public performance of musical compositions at the state park facility. The total contract value is $2,450.00, calculated based on projected attendance figures and ASCAP's rate of $0.0094 per attendee.

The licensing fee structure includes two payment components: a primary payment based on actual attendance for the 2026 calendar year due in January 2027, and a partial estimated payment due by July 1, 2027, to cover attendance through the contract completion date. This arrangement represents a continuation of services previously provided under purchase order C59D3E. ASCAP should receive all payments at P.O. Box 331608, Nashville, Tennessee 32703. The advance payment authorization is justified under Florida Statutes Section 215.422(15), as the licensing services are essential to state park operations and represent a cost-effective arrangement for continuous music performance rights at the facility.