SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TAMPA BAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INC
 
Employer identification number

59-2037085
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE TAMPA BAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IS: (A) TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN THE STUDY, CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERFORMING ARTS AND NEW ARTISTIC WORKS; (B) TO ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS, SPECIFICALLY DRAMA, MUSIC AND DANCE; (C) TO PROVIDE AND SUPPORT FACILITIES FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE PERFORMING ARTS AND FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ARTS, DRAMA, DANCE AND MUSIC EVENTS; (D) TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY COMBATING COMMUNITY DETERIORATION BY FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF TAMPA, THE COUNTY OF HILLSBOROUGH AND THE TAMPA BAY AREA OF AN APPRECIATION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS BY SPONSORING CULTURAL PRESENTATION, SUCH AS PLAYS, MUSICALS AND CONCERTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC; (E) TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE TAMPA BAY AREA AND BEYOND BY PROVIDING AND ADVANCING THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTURAL ASPECTS OF LIFE SUCH AS DRAMA, MUSIC AND DANCE; (F) TO AROUSE AND GIVE DIRECTION TO THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE TAMPA BAY AREA AND BEYOND THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS; (G) TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE PERFORMING ARTS, ALONG WITH THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTIONS; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL NOT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BENEFIT PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS BUT SHALL BE DEDICATED TO THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE PERFORMING ARTS IN THE CITY OF TAMPA, COUNTY OF HILLSBOROUGH, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY; (H) TO SPECIFICALLY ENGAGE IN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TO BE UTILIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PRESENTATION OF CULTURAL ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS, EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON THE PERFORMING ARTS, AND OTHER ENDEAVORS THAT ENHANCE THE CULTURE AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE CITY OF TAMPA, COUNTY OF HILLSBOROUGH AND BEYOND. TO SUPPORT THE ABOVE EXEMPT PURPOSE, THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT AND OPERATING PRINCIPLES AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS AS FOLLOWS: THE TAMPA BAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER'S OPERATING PRINCIPLES PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FROM WHICH THE CENTER MAKES DECISIONS ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS. THEY SERVE AS THE "OPERATING INTERPRETATION" OF THE MISSION. IN CARRYING OUT THE MISSION OF THE TAMPA BAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, WE WILL: - MAKE THE PERFORMING ARTS AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE, EMPHASIZING DIVERSITY AND QUALITY - OPEN OUR FACILITY TO LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS AND ARTISTS AS PART OF OUR ROLE IN ADVANCING THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY - EDUCATE AND DEVELOP PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS AND ARTISTS AS PART OF OUR ROLE IN ADVANCING THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY - PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TO THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF THE TAMPA BAY REGION INCLUDING ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY INITIATIVES - ENSURE OUR FINANCIAL STABILITY AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY - ENGAGE OUR STAFF, BOARD, VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER SUPPORTERS OF THE CENTER AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS TO ADVANCE THE MISSION AND PRIORITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 HINKS SHIMBERG, TRUSTEE, IS FATHER TO KASEY SHIMBERG KELLY, A TRUSTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS FILED FOR THE CENTER, IT WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE CENTER'S FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEES AT A SPECIAL DEDICATED MEETING WITH A HIGHLIGHTED REVIEW OF THE FORM SECTION BY SECTION BEING DONE WITH THE CONTROLLER, CFO AND CEO AS APPLICABLE. AFTER THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEES HAVE REVIEWED THE FORM, THE COMMITTEES WILL PROVIDE: (1) A SUMMARY OF THE HIGHLIGHTED REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 SECTION BY SECTION, ALONG WITH (2) A FINAL DRAFT OF THE PERSPECTIVE FORM 990 FOR THE YEAR BEING FILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS WHO HAVE VOTING PRIVILEGES AND (3) A RECOMMENDATION FOR MOTION FOR APPROVAL FOR THE FORM 990 TO BE FILED AS BEING REPRESENTED IN FINAL DRAFT FORM. -THIS WILL BE DONE VIA ENCRYPTED E-MAIL FOR WHICH PASSWORDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR PROTECTED ACCESS. -BOARD MEMBERS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEND IN QUESTIONS AND/OR SEND IN THEIR RESPECTIVE APPROVALS. -THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEES WILL ACCEPT AND RESPOND TO ANY QUESTIONS RAISED BY BOARD MEMBERS. AS PART OF THE SUBMITTED FORM 990 PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD, THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEES WILL ALSO, BASED ON THEIR REVIEW OF THE FORM, MAKE NECESSARY RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD REGARDING GOVERNANCE, POLICIES, DISCLOSURE, ETC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF (CEO, CFO, COO, CPMO, AND VICE PRESIDENTS) ON AN ANNUAL BASIS ARE REQUIRED TO: 1) READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY 2) SIGN OFF ON ACKNOWLEDGMENT THAT THE POLICY HAS BEEN READ AND RECEIVED 3) COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. THE CFO REVIEWS THE COMPLETED ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS. ANY CONCERNS ON CONFLICTS ARE RAISED TO THE CEO, VP OF DEVELOPMENT (STAFF LIAISON TO THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE) AND THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AS APPLICABLE. IF ANY BOARD MEMBER OR EXECUTIVE STAFF DOES NOT COMPLETE THE RELATED ANNUAL FORMS, THE VP OF DEVELOPMENT OR CFO WILL ADDRESS ACCORDINGLY. IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ON CONFLICT, THE RELATED BOARD MEMBER OR KEY EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE AND REMOVE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM VOTING ON A PARTICULAR MATTER, DECLINE PARTICIPATION IN A CONFLICTING BID FOR RELATED BUSINESS WITH THE ORGANIZATION OR NOT APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT AS A STAFF POSITION IF IT IS DETERMINED THERE IS AN ACTUAL CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (THE "COMMITTEE") HAS AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE THE CEO COMPENSATION WITH APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO'S DIRECT REPORTS IS ESTABLISHED BY THE CEO AND REVIEWED WITH THE COMMITTEE ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE COMMITTEE MAY ENGAGE AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTING FIRM, WHO WILL WORK FOR THE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM AGAINST THE COMPETITIVE MARKET ON AN ANNUAL OR AS NEEDED BASIS. THE EVALUATION IS INTENDED TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FALLS WITHIN A REASONABLE RANGE OF COMPETITIVE PRACTICES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AMONG SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. FOLLOWING THIS REVIEW, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES, FOR SELECTED KEY EXECUTIVES, BASE SALARIES AND ANNUAL INCENTIVE OPPORTUNITY ADJUSTMENTS, AND OBJECTIVES AND GOALS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR'S ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN FOR SELECTED KEY EXECUTIVES. FOR CEO COMPENSATION, THE COMMITTEE MEETS INDEPENDENT OF THE CEO TO DISCUSS PERFORMANCE RELATIVE TO THE POSITION DESCRIPTION AS PER TBPAC'S CEO JOB PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION MODEL. DURING THESE DELIBERATIONS, THE COMMITTEE MAY CONSIDER INPUT FROM OTHER BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF, PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS, GRANT-RECIPIENTS AND OTHER INFORMED COMMUNITY LEADERS. ONCE A CONSENSUS IS REACHED REGARDING PERFORMANCE, A SIMILAR DISCUSSION IS HELD CONCERNING COMPENSATION RELATIVE TO ANNUAL BENCHMARKS AND ESTALISHED OBJECTIVES. THE COMMITTEE PRESENTS ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION, IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITHOUT THE CEO PRESENT. THE COMMITTEE CHAIR AND/OR BOARD CHAIR (A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE) THEN MEET WITH THE CEO TO DISCUSS AND DOCUMENT STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, AND GOALS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. COMPENSATION FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR IS ALSO DISCUSSED AND DOCUMENTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 TAMPA BAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE UPON SPECIFIC REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 16A 1. GENERAL POLICY TAMPA BAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, INC. ("TBPAC") SHALL REVIEW AND EVALUATE ITS INVESTMENT IN, CONTRIBUTION OF ASSETS TO, AND PARTICIPATION IN JOINT VENTURES (AS DEFINED BELOW) AND TAKE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD ITS EXEMPT STATUS WITH RESPECT TO THEM. TBPAC SHALL NEGOTIATE INTO THE AGREEMENT COVERING EACH JOINT VENTURE SUCH TERMS AND SAFEGUARDS AS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT ITS EXEMPT STATUS IS PROTECTED AND THAT ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT VENTURE WILL PROVIDE A BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY TBPAC. TBPAC SHALL SAFEGUARD ITS EXEMPT STATUS BY MAINTAINING CONTROL THAT IS SUFFICIENT TO ENSURE THAT THE JOINT VENTURE FURTHERS ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE; BY PROVIDING THAT THE JOINT VENTURE GIVES PRIORITY TO EXEMPT PURPOSES OVER MAXIMIZING PROFITS FOR THE OTHER PARTICIPANTS IN THE VENTURE; BY PROVIDING THAT ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS AND RETURN OF CAPITAL BE MADE IN PROPORTION TO EACH JOINT VENTURE PARTICIPANT'S OWNERSHIP INTEREST; BY PROVIDING THAT THE JOINT VENTURE NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT ALL CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO WITH TBPAC OR A RELATED ORGANIZATION BE ON TERMS THAT ARE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE AND ARM'S LENGTH TO TBPAC AND ITS RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. 2. DEFINITION THE TERM "JOINT VENTURE" MEANS ANY JOINT OWNERSHIP OR CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT WITH ONE OR MORE TAXABLE PERSONS OR ENTITIES THROUGH WHICH THERE IS AN AGREEMENT TO JOINTLY UNDERTAKE A SPECIFIC BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, INVESTMENT OR EXEMPT PURPOSE ACTIVITY WITHOUT REGARD TO: A) WHETHER TBPAC OR A RELATED ORGANIZATION CONTROLS THE VENTURE OR ARRANGEMENT; B) THE LEGAL STRUCTURE OF THE VENTURE OR ARRANGEMENT; OR C) WHETHER THE VENTURE OR ARRANGEMENT IS TAXED AS A PARTNERSHIP OR AS AN ASSOCIATION OR CORPORATION FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE TERM "JOINT VENTURE" DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY ARRANGEMENT OF WHICH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTRIBUTION TO OR INVESTMENT OR PARTICIPATION IN THE VENTURE OR ARRANGEMENT IS THE PRODUCTION OF INCOME OR APPRECIATION OF PROPERTY AND 95% OF THE INCOME FROM THE ARRANGEMENT IS DESCRIBED IN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 512(B)(1)-(5) (E.G., DIVIDENDS, CERTAIN RENTS AND INTEREST PAYMENTS FROM NONCONTROLLED ENTITIES, ROYALTIES AND GAINS OR LOSSES FROM THE SALE OF CAPITAL ASSETS), INCLUDING UNRELATED DEBT-FINANCED INCOME. 3. PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATION LEGAL COUNSEL SHALL REVIEW ALL PROPOSED JOINT VENTURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: A) TAX EXEMPTION AND INTERMEDIATE SANCTION RULES; B) UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAXES AND REPORTING; C) TAX-EXEMPT BOND RULE COMPLIANCE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW AND EVALUATE, WITH ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE BOARD COMMITTEE AS DEEMED NECESSARY, EACH JOINT VENTURE TO ENSURE THAT PARTICIPATION COMPLIES WITH THIS POLICY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT VENTURE OR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE TBPAC BOARD OF TRUSTEES. NO BOARD MEMBER OR COMMITTEE MEMBER HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS DEFINED IN THE TBPAC CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY SHALL PARTICIPATE IN EVALUATING ANY JOINT VENTURE OR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1B BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ON-GOING OVERSIGHT OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE ORGANIZATION MAY BE CONDUCTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE MEMBERSHIP OF WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF ALL ELECTED OFFICERS, THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, CHAIR PERSONS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES SELECTED BY THE CHAIR.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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