Resolution 225A-2017RESOLUTION NO. 225A-2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TO
EXECUTE AND ENTER INTO A COMMUNITY
AESTHETIC FEATURES AGREEMENT WITH FDOT
FOR THE BIG PINE KEY ENTRANCE SIGNAGE
PROJECT AS REQUESTED BY THE LOWER KEYS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, the Monroe County BOCC, in response to a request from the Lower Keys
Chamber of Commerce, approved a task order in the amount of $18,911.92 with Keith &
Schnars, Inc. for the engineering and design of Big Pine Key Welcome Signs at the 18 January
2017 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County BOCC will commit additional estimated funds of $13,000
for the signs to be bid for construction and installed with matching funds from the Lower Keys
Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of $10,000; and
WHEREAS, the County shall enter into a Community Aesthetic Features Agreement with
the Florida Department of Transportation and be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of the
Big Pine Key Welcome Signs Project, including all costs as specified in the Community
Aesthetic Features Agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, that:
Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes staff to execute and enter
into a Community Aesthetic Features Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Section 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon approval and will be conveyed to the
FDOT, the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce and any other persons as directed by the BOCC.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida at a regular meeting of said board on the 18 day of October, A.D.,
2017.
Mayor George Neugent
Yes
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice
Yes
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Danny Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
Yes
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION625-010-10
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State Road/Local Road SR 5/ US-1Section No. 90020-000 & 90030-000CAFA No.
2018-M-692-001
This Community Aesthetic Feature Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this day of ,
12thOctober2018
between the State of Florida, Department of Transportation (“Department”) and Monroe County
(“Agency”). The Departmentand the Agency are sometimes referred to in this Agreement as a “Party” and collectively as
the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A.The Agency has requested permission from the Departmentto install a \[CHOOSE ONE:Public Art, Local
Identification Marker\] community aesthetic feature on that certain right-of-way owned by the Departmentwhich is
located on State Road/Local Road
SR 5/US-1/Overseas Highwayat MP29 & 2.0(MM29.5 & 33) in Monroe County,
Florida (“Project”).
B.The Departmentagrees that transportation facilities enhanced by community aesthetic features can benefit the
public, result in positive economic development, and increase tourism both locally and throughout Florida.
C.The Parties agree to the installation and maintenance of the Project, subject to the terms and conditionsin this
Agreement.
AGREEMENT
1.TERM.The term of this Agreement shall commence upon full execution of this Agreement (“Effective
Date”) and continue through TBD, which is determined as the lifespan of the Project, unless terminated at an
earlier date as provided in this Agreement. If the Agency does not complete the installation of the Project within
1 year(365) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Departmentmay immediately terminate this
Agreement. This Agreement may only be renewed for a term no longer than the original term of this Agreement upon a
writing executed by both Parties to this Agreement.
2.PROJECT DESCRIPTION.The Project is a \[CHOOSE ONE:Public Art, Local Identification
Marker\], as more fully described in the plans in Exhibit “A”, attached and incorporated in this Agreement.
3.FUNDING OF THE PROJECT.The Agency has agreed by resolution to approve the Project and to
fund all costs for the design, installation, and maintenance of the Project, and such resolution is attached and
incorporated in this Agreement as Exhibit “D”. TheDepartmentshall not be responsible for any costs associated with the
Project. All improvements funded, constructed, and installed by the Agency shall remain the Agency’s property.
However, this permissive use of the Department’s right-of-way where the Project is located does not vest any property
right, title, or interest in or to the Agency for the Department’s right-of-way.
4.DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND REQUIRED APPROVALS.
a.The Agency is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the Project in accordance
with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules and regulations, including theDepartment
standards and specifications. A professional engineer, registered in Florida, shall provide the certification
that all design and construction for the Project meets the minimum construction standards established by
the Departmentand applicable Florida Building Code construction standards. The Agency shall submit
all plans or related construction documents, cost estimates, project schedule, and applicable third party
agreements to the Departmentfor review and approval prior to installation of the Project. The Agency is
responsible for the preparation of all design plans for the Project, suitable for reproduction on 11 inch by
17 inch sheets, together with a complete set of specifications covering all construction requirements for
the Project.A copy of the design plansshall be provided to the Department’sDistrict Design Engineer,
located at1000 NW 111 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
.The Departmentwill review the plans for conformance to the Department’s requirements and
feasibility. The Departmentreview shall not be considered an adoption of the plans nor a substitution for
the engineer’s responsibility for the plans. By review of the plans, the Departmentsignifies only that such
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plans and improvements satisfies the Department’s requirements, and the Departmentexpressly
disclaims all other representations and warranties in connection with the plans, including, but not limited
to the integrity, suitability, or fitness for the intended purpose or whether the improvements are
constructed in accordance with the plans. The Department’s review of the plans does not relieve the
Agency, its consultants or contractors of any professional or other liability for the plans. All changes
required by the Departmentshall be made by the Agencyand final corrected plans shall be provided to
the Departmentwithin thirty (30)days.
b.The Agency shall be responsible for locating all existing utilities, both aerial and underground, and for
ensuring that all utility locations be accurately documented on the construction plans. All utility conflicts
shall be fully resolved directly with the applicable utility. Section 337.403, Florida Statutes, shall
determine whether the utility bears the costs of utility work. The Agency shall bear the costs of utility
work not required to be borne by the utility by Section 337.403, Florida Statutes.
c.The Agency shall be responsible for monitoring construction operations and the maintenance of traffic
(“MOT”) throughout the course of the Project in accordance with the latest edition of FDOT Standard
Specifications, Section 102. The Agency is responsible for the development of a MOT plan and making
any changes to that plan as necessary. The MOT plan shall be in accordance with the latest version of
FDOT Design Standards, Index 600 series. Any MOT plan developed by the Agency that deviates from
FDOT Design Standards must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer. MOT plans will require
approval by the Departmentprior to implementation.
d.The Agency is responsible for obtaining all permits that may be required by any federal, state, or local
agency.
e.Prior to commencing the Project,the Agency shall request a Notice to Proceed from the Department’s
ConstructionProject Manager, Mario Cabrera, at (305)640-7400or from an
appointed designee.
f.The Agency is authorized, subject to the conditions in this Agreement, to enter Department’s right-of-way
to install the Project (see attached Exhibit “B” Special Provisions). The Parties agree that this Agreement
creates a permissive use only. Neither the granting of permission to use Department’s right-of-way nor
the placing of facilities upon Department’s right-of-way shall operate to create or vest any property right in
or to the Agency. The Agency shall not acquire any right, title, interest, or estate in the Department’s
right-of-way, of any nature or kind whatsoever, by virtue of the execution, operation, effect, or
performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the Agency’s use, occupancy or possession
of the Department’sright-of-way.
g.The Departmentshall have the right, but not the obligation, to perform independent assurance testing
during the course of construction and throughout the maintenance term of the Project.If the Department
determines that a condition exists which threatens the public’s safety, the Departmentmay, at its
discretion, cause the Project to cease and/or immediately have any potential hazards removed from its
right-of-way at the sole cost, expense, and effort of the Agency. Should the Agency fail to remove the
safety hazard within thirty (30)days, the Departmentmay remove the safety hazard at the Agency’s sole
cost, expense, and effort.
h.The Agency shall be responsible to ensure that construction of the Project is performed in accordance with
the approved construction documents, and that it will meet all applicable federal, state, and local standards
and that the work is performed in accord with the Terms and Conditions contained in Exhibit “C”.
i.The Agency shall notify the Departmenta minimum of forty eight (48) hours before beginning the Project
within the Department’sright-of-way. The Agency shall notify the Departmentshould installation be
suspended for more than five (5) working days.
j.Upon completion of the Project, the Agency shall notify the Departmentin writing of the completion of the
installation of the Project. For all design work that originally required certification by a Professional
Engineer, the notification shall contain a Responsible Professional’s Certification of Compliance, signed
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and sealed by the responsible professional for the project, the form of which is attached to this
Agreement as Exhibit “E”. The certification shall state that work has been completed in compliance with
the Project construction plans and specifications. If any deviations are found from the approved plans,
the certification shall include a list of all deviations along with an explanation that justifies the reason to
accept each deviation. The Agency and its contractors shall remove their presence, including, but not
limited to, all of the Agencyor its contractor’s/ subcontractor’s/ consultant’s/ subconsultant’s property,
machinery, and equipment from the Department’sright-of-way and shall restore those portions of the
Department’sright-of-way disturbed or otherwise altered by the Project to substantially the same
condition that existed immediately prior to the commencement of the Project, at Agency’s sole cost and
expense.
k.If the Departmentdetermines that the Project is not completed in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement, the Departmentshall deliver written notification to the Agency. The Agency shall have thirty
(30) days from the date of receipt of the Department’s written notice to complete the Project and provide
the Departmentwith written notice of the same (“Notice of Completion”). If the Agency fails to timely
deliver the Notice of Completion, or if it is determined that the Project is not properly completed after
receipt of the Notice of Completion, the Departmentmay: 1) provide the Agency with written authorization
granting additional time as the Departmentdeems appropriate to correct the deficiency(ies); or 2) correct
the deficiency(ies) at the Agency’s sole cost and expense, without Departmentliability to the Agency for
any resulting loss or damage to property, including but not limited to machinery and equipment. If the
Departmentelects to correct the deficiency(ies), the Departmentshall provide the Agency with an invoice
for the costs incurred by the Departmentand the Agency shall pay the invoice within thirty (30) days of
the date of the invoice.
l.Upon completion of the Project, the Agency shall be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of the
Project, including all costs. The maintenance schedule shall include initial defect, instantaneous damage
anddeterioration components. The initial defect maintenance inspection should be conducted, and any
required repairs performed during the construction phase. The instantaneous damage maintenance
inspection should be conducted sixty (60)to ninety (90)days after placement and is intended to identity
short term damage that does not develop over longer time periods. The deterioration maintenance
inspection shall be conducted on regular, longer term intervals and is intended to identify defects and
damages that occur by naturally occurring chemical, physical or biological actions, repeated actions such
as those causing fatigues, normal or severe environmental influences, abuse or damage due to other
causes. Deterioration maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, the following services:
Annual inspections, Graffiti Removal , Painting of weathered or worn paint, replacement of damaged
materials, weed and invasive vegetation removal within 5' around the base of the sign, adjustment to
sign baseconnections and tightingbolts as needed.
m.The Agency shall, within thirty (30) days after expiration or termination of this Agreement, remove the
Project and restore the right-of-way to its original condition prior to the Project. The Agency shall secure
its obligation to remove the Project and restore the right-of-way by providing a removal and restoration
deposit, letter of credit, or performance bond in the amount of $ 0.00.The removal and
restoration deposit, letter of credit, or bond shall be maintained by the Agency at all times during the term
of this Agreement and evidence of the deposit, letter of credit, or bond shall be submitted to the
Departmenton an annual basis.A waiver of the deposit, letter of credit, or bond requirement is permitted
with approval from the District Maintenance Engineer for those installations with estimated
restoration/removal costsless than or equal to $2000.00.
District Maintenance Engineer, Date: .
n.The Departmentreserves its right to cause the Agency to relocate or remove the Project, in the
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Department’s sole discretion, and at the Agency’s sole cost.
5.INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE.
a.The Agency agrees to include the following indemnification in all contracts with contractors,
subcontractors, consultants, and subconsultants, who perform work in connection with this Agreement:
"The contractor/ subcontractor/ consultant/ subconsultant shall indemnify, defend, save and hold
harmless the State of Florida, Department of Transportation and all of its officers, agents or employees
from all suits, actions, claims, demands, liability of any nature whatsoever arising out of, because of, or
due to any negligent act or occurrence of omission or commission of the contractor/ subcontractor/
consultant/ subconsultant, its officers, agents or employees."
b.The Agency shall carry or cause its contractor/ subcontractor/ consultant/ subconsultant to carry and
keep in force during the period of this Agreement a general liability insurance policy or policies with a
company or companies authorized to do business in Florida, affording public liability insurance with
combined bodily injury limits of at least $1,000,000 per person and $5,000,000 each occurrence, and
property damage insurance of at least $100,000 each occurrence, for the services to be rendered in
accordance with this Agreement. Additionally, the Agency or its contractor/subcontractor/
consultant/subconsultant shall cause the Departmentto be an additional insured party on the policy or
policies, and shall provide the Departmentwith certificates documenting that the required insurance
coverage is in place and effective. In addition to any other forms of insurance or bonds required under
the terms of the Agreement, when it includes construction within the limits of a railroad right-of-way, the
Agency must provide or cause its contractor to obtain the appropriate rail permits and provide insurance
coverage in accordance with Section 7-13 of the Department’s current Standard Specifications for Road
and Bridge Construction, as amended.
c.The Agency shall also carry or cause its contractor/ subcontractor/ consultant/ subconsultant to carry and
keep in force Worker's Compensation insurance as required by the State of Florida under the Worker's
Compensation Law.
6.NOTICES.All notices pertaining to this Agreement are in effect upon receipt by either Party, shall be in
writing, and shall be transmitted either by personal hand delivery; United States Post Office, return receipt requested; or,
overnight express mail delivery. E-mail and facsimile may be used if the notice is also transmitted by one of the
preceding forms of delivery. The addresses set forth below for the respective parties shall be the places where notices
shall be sent, unless prior written notice of change of address is given.
STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 6PROGRAM MANAGER
Celestino Lucero
1000 NW 111 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
Phone: 305.470.5493
Fax:
MonroeCOUNTY \[OR CITY\], FLORIDA
Judith Clarke, Director of Engineering Services
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 305-295-4329
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Fax:
7.TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.The Departmentmay terminate this Agreement upon no less than
thirty (30) days notice in writing delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with proof of delivery.
The Agency waives any equitable claims or defenses in connection with termination of the Agreement by the Department
pursuant to this Paragraph 7.
8.LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
a.This Agreement is executed and entered into in the State of Florida and will be construed, performed,
and enforced in all respects in strict conformity with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Any and all litigation arising under this Agreement shall be brought in a state court of appropriate
jurisdiction in Leon County, Florida, applying Florida law.
b.If any term or provision of the Agreement is found to be illegal or unenforceable, the remainder of the
Agreement will remain in full force and effect and such term or provision will be deemed stricken.
c.The Agency shall allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material subject to the
provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the Agency in conjunction with this
Agreement. Failure by the Agency to grant such public access shall be grounds for immediateunilateral
cancellation of this Agreement by the Department.
d.The Agency and the Departmentagree that the Agency, its employees, contractors, subcontractors,
consultants, and subconsultants are not agents of the Departmentas a result of this Agreement.
e.The Agency shall not cause any liens or encumbrances to attach to any portion of the Department’sright-
of-way.
9.PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME.The Agency affirms that it is aware of the provisions of Section
287.133(2)(a), Florida Statutes. A person or affiliatewho has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity,
may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work,
may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor,
supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any
public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a
period of thirty six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. The Agency agrees that it shall
not violate Section 287.133(2)(a), Florida Statutes, and further acknowledges and agrees that any conviction during the
term of this Agreement may result in the termination of this Agreement.
10.UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS.The Departmentwill consider the employment of unauthorized aliens, by
any contractor or subcontractor, as described by Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationalization Act, cause for
termination of this Agreement.
11.NON-DISCRIMINATION. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee employed in the
performance of this Agreement, or against any applicant for employment because of age, ethnicity, race, religious belief,
disability, national origin, or sex. The Agency shall provide a harassment-free workplace, with any allegation of
harassment given priority attention and action by management. The Agency shall insert similar provisions in all contracts
and subcontracts for services by this Agreement.
12.DISCRIMINATORY VENDOR LIST.The Agency affirms that it is aware of the provisions of Section
287.134(2)(a), Florida Statutes. An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not
submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit abid on a contract with a
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public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real
property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant
under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity. The Agency further agrees
that it shall not violate Section 287.134(2)(a), Florida Statutes, and acknowledges and agrees that placement on the list
during the term of this Agreement may result in the termination of this Agreement.
13.ATTORNEY FEES.Each Party shall bear its own attorney’s fees and costs.
14.TRAVEL.There shall be no reimbursement for travel expenses under this Agreement.
15.PRESERVATION OF REMEDIES. No delay or omission to exercise any right, power, or remedy
accruing to either Party upon breach or default by either Party under this Agreement, will impair any such right, power or
remedy of either party; nor will such delay or omissionbe construed as a waiver of any breach or default or any similar
breach or default.
16.MODIFICATION. This Agreement may not be modified unless done so in a writing executed
by both Parties to this Agreement.
17.NON-ASSIGNMENT.The Agency may not assign,sublicense, or otherwise transfer its rights, duties,
or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Department. Any assignment, sublicense, or
transfer occurring without the required prior written approval of the Departmentwill be null and void. The Departmentwill
at all times be entitled to assign or transfer its rights, duties, or obligations under this Agreement to another governmental
agency in the State of Florida, upon giving prior written notice to the Agency. In the event that the Departmentapproves
transfer of the Agency’s obligations, the Agency remains responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in
connection with this Agreement.
18.BINDING AGREEMENT.This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the Parties and
their respective successors and assigns. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to confer any rights, privileges, benefits,
obligations, or remedies upon any other person or entity except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
19.INTERPRETATION.No term or provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted for or against any
party because that party or that party’s legal representative drafted the provision.
20.ENTIRE AGREEMENT.This Agreement, together with the attached exhibits and documents made a
part by reference, embodies the entire agreement of the Parties. There are no provisions, terms, conditions, or
obligations other than those contained in this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all previous communication,
representation, or agreement, either verbal or written, between the Parties. No amendment will be effective unless
reduced to writing and signed by an authorized officer of the Agency and the authorized officer of the Departmentor
his/her delegate.
21.DUPLICATE ORIGINALS. This Agreement may be executed in duplicate originals.
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Section No.90020-000&CAFA No.
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EXHIBIT “A”
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
I.SCOPE OF SERVICES
Welcome to Big Pine Local Identification markers to be installed at the north and south end of Big Pine off the right
shoulders.
II.PROJECT PLANS
The Agency is authorized to install the Project in accordance with the attached plans prepared by Keith and Schnars,
P.E./R.L.A./Architect and dated TBD. Any revisions to these plans must be approved by the Departmentin
writing.
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EXHIBIT “B”
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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EXHIBIT “C”
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF THE PROJECT
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EXHIBIT “D”
AGENCY RESOLUTION
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EXHIBIT “E”
NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND RESPONSIBLE PROFESSIONAL’S
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
COMMUNITY AESTHETIC FEATURE AGREEMENT
Between
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
and
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
In accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Community Aesthetic Feature Agreement, the undersigned provides
notification that the work authorized by this Agreement is complete as of , 20 .
By:
Name:
Title:
RESPONSIBLE PROFESSIONAL’S CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
In accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Community Aesthetic Feature Agreement, the undersigned certifies
that all work which originally required certification by a Professional Engineer has been completed in compliance with the
Project construction plans and specifications. If any deviations have been made from the approved plans, a list of all
deviations, along with an explanation that justifies the reason to accept each deviation, will be attached to this
Certification. Also, with submittal of this certification, the Agency shall furnish the Departmenta set of “as-built” plans
certified by the Engineer of Record.
By:
SEAL:Name:
Date: