Item E14
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: OCTOBER 19. 2005
Division:
TDC
Bulk Item: Yes -X- No
Department:
Staff Contact Person: Maxine Pacini
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of an Agreement with the Dolphin Research Center covering the Replacement of the Fish
Freezer and the Restoration of the Front Sign project in an amount not to exceed $93,962, DAC III, FY
2006, Capital Project Resources.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
TDC approved same at their meeting of August 31, 2005
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
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CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval
TOTAL COST: $93.962
BUDGETED: Yes ~ No
COST TO COUNTY: $93.962
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
TDC
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes~ No
AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty -X- OMB/Purchasing~
Risk Management ~
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
(Lynda Stuart)
DOCUMENT ATION:
Included X
Not Required__
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 2/05
MONROE COlJNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: Dolphin Research Center Contract #_
Effective Date: 10/19/05
Expiration Date:
Contract Purpose/Description:
Approval of an Agreement with the Dolphin Research Center covering the Replacement
of the Fish Freezer project and Restoration of the Front Sign project in an amount not to
exceed $93,962. DAC III, FY 2006, Capital Proiect Resources.
Contract Manager: Maxine Pacini 3523 TDC # 3
(Name) (Ext.) (Department/Stop #)
for BOCC meeting on 10/19/05 Agenda Deadline 10/4/05
CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 93,962
Budgeted? Yes[3J No 0 Account Codes
Grant: $
County Match: $
Current Year Portion: $
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $~yr For:
(Not included in dollar value above) (eg. maintenance, utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc.)
CONTRACT REVIEW
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County Attorney 1&
Comments:
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Division Director
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OMB Form Revised 2/27/01 MCP #2
Grant Award Aareement
This AGREEMENT dated the day of 2005, is entered into
by and between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR MONROE
COUNTY, hereinafter "eounty" or "GRANTOR," on behalf of the TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCil, hereinafter "TOC" and Dolphin Research Center, Inc.,
hereinafter "Grantee".
WHEREAS, the third penny of Tourist Development Tax may be used to
acquire, construct, extend, enlarge, remodel, repair or improve, convention centers,
sports stadiums, sports arenas, coliseums, auditoriums, fishing piers, museums,
zoological parks, nature centers and beaches which are publidy owned and operated or
owned and operated by not-for-profit corporations, and
WHEREAS, Grantee owns and contracts to a not-for-profit corporation
for the operation of a zoological park open to the public; and
WHEREAS, Grantee has applied for funding for the Replacement of the
Fish Freezer and the Restoration of the Front Sign project; and
WHEREAS, the Grantor and TDC have determined that it is in the best
interest of the County, for purposes of promoting tourism and preserving the heritage of
the community, to acquire and restore the property for use as a zoological park: which is
open to the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
payments contained herein, the Grantee and the Grantor have entered into this
Agreement on the terms and conditions as set forth below.
1" GRANT AGREEMENT PERIOD. This Agreement is for the period of October 19,
2005 through to September 30, 2006. This Agreement shall remain in effect for the
stated period unless one party gives to the other written notification of termination
pursuant to and in compliance with paragraphs 7,12 and 13 below.
2. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT. The Grantee shaff provide the following scope of
services: Segment 1: For the restoration of the sign such services and materials as are
required to accomplish the project which shaft indude lift rental; reinforcement of frame;
restoration of sign faces; hand lettering; lighting. Segment 2: For the Fish Freezer
project such services and materials as are required to accomplish the project which
shall include preparation of freezer site; drawings and permitting; slab; dock; ramp;
freezer panels. Segment 3: For the Fish Freezer project such services and materials
as are required to accomplish the project which shall indude electrical; purchase and
installation of generator; construction of building and roof. All work for which grant
funds are to be expended must be completed by the stated termin9fjon date of
September 30, 2006 and all invoices pertaining to this project shall be submitted to the
Finance Department of Monroe County no later than September 30, 2006 to be
considered for payment.
Dolphin Research Center IT 2006
a) There shalt be a project manager to acknowledge receipt of goods or work
performed. This Project Manager shall be Armando Rodriguez, 58901 Overseas
Highway, Grassy Key, FL 33050 (Telephone: 305-289-1121 Ext. 220/Fax: 305-743-
7627/e-mail: mandY@dolphins.ora). Should there be a change in the project manager
specified in the Grantee's application, a new project manager shalt be designated and
notice of the designation shall be provided to TDC/County.
b) If, and to the extent that, Grantee contracts for any of the work funded under this
Agreement to be performed or completed, Grantee shall give notice to County of the
contractual relationship, provide eounty with a copy of any and all contracts and shall
require the contractor(s) to comply with all the terms of this contract. Should grantee
contract the work and then decrease the scope of work to be performed by a contractor,
Grantee shall provide eounty with an amended contract executed by Grantee and its
contractor.
(i) A Grantee which is a governmental entity shall comply with the procurement
regulations and policies to which it is subject, and shall provide Grantor documentation
of the procurement requirements applicable to the project and compliance therewith.
(ii) A Grantee which is a not-for-profit entity shall undergo procurement
processes for those parts of the project to be contracted (not performed by the entity's
employees), which shall, at a minimum, require the acquisition of two written quotes for
work expected to be under $25,000 or a notarized statement as to why such written
quotes were not feasible. For work expected to be $25,000 or more, a competitive bid
process must be performed. County procurement policies and procedures may be
used by the Grantee as a guideline. In the event that the monetary contractual process
commenced prior to the effective date of this funding grant Agreement, and the
guidelines above were not followed, Grantee shall submit with its reimbursement
request a notarized statement which details the Grantee's procurement efforts to ensure
the best service for the most economical price. Grantee shaff provide Grantor detailed
documentation of the procurement process used.
c) Grantee shall exercise good internal controls to assure that the project as described
in the funding application shall be completed on a timely basis within the proposed
budget and shall provide to eounty any certifications, including those by the architect,
engineer, contractor or an independent consultant if necessary, required to establish
that materials which are purported to be applied to the project are in fact so applied.
Further verification shall be required to show that equipment and other fixtures and
personal property covered by this Agreement are delivered to and instalJed in the
project site. When any permit is required by any govemmental agency, copies of plans
and other documents which are submitted to the applicable agency shall be submitted
to the County Engineering Division to enable verification that the scope of services
under this Agreement has been provided,
3. AMOUNT OF AGREEMENT AND PAYMENT. The Grantor shall provide an
amount not to exceed $93,962 (Ninety Three Thousand, Nine Hundred and Sixty Two
Dollars) for materials and services used to acquire and restore the property.
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Reimbursement request must show that Grantee has paid in full for materials and
services relating to the segment prior to seeking the 50% (fifty percent) reimbursement
from Grantor. Payment shall be 50% (fifty percent) reimbursement of the total cost of
the segment, subject to the cap on expenditures for that segment as set forth in Exhibit
A Reimbursement can be sought after each segment of the Agreement is completed
and signed by the Monroe County Engineering Department as outlined in 3.a. The
Board of County eommissioners and the Tourist Development Council assume no
liability to fund this Agreement for an amount in excess of this award. Monroe County's
performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon an annual
appropriation by the BOeC.
a) Payment shall be made upon the completion of a specific segment as outlined in
the Scope of Services and Exhibit A Payment for expenditures permissible by law and
County policies shalf be made through reimbursement to Grantee upon presentation of
Application for Payment Summary- AlA Document G702 or similar certification as
required below for governmental entities and not-for-profit entities, invoices, canceled
checks and other documentation necessary to support a claim for
reimbursement. Payment is a 50% (fifty percent) reimbursement of the total cost of each
segment of the project, subject to the cap on expenditures for that segment as set forth
in Exhibit A Reimbursement can be sought after each segment of the Agreement is
completed and signed by the Monroe County Engineering Department as outlined in
3.B. Included in said documentation shall be proof that the Grantee has rece1ved the
property, realty or personalty, for each segment of Agreement as outlined in Exhibit A
and paid an amount equal to or greater than the amount invoiced to the Grantor. It shall
be necessary for the Grantee to contad the County Engineering Division and to arrange
for inspections upon the completion of each segment. The documentation needed to
support the payment request shall be in the form necessary for submission and
available to the County engineer at the time of inspection. All submissions for
payment shall have a proposed schedule of values for segment(s) and indicate the
percentage of completion of the overall project as of the submission. This document
should be signed by the project architect, engineer, general contractor or project
manager. Photos of the progress of the work shalf also be submitted with the payment
application. It shall be the responsibility of the project architect, engineer, general
contractor or project manager to initiate the communication with the Monroe County
Engineering Division to facilitate the inspection(s) of the segment of the project. All
submissions requesting payment shall be approved in writing, and signed, by the
Monroe County Engineering Division as to the completion of the segment of the project
for which payment is requested. The application for payment document must be
certified through a statement signed by an officer of the organization and notarized,
declaring that representations in the invoice are true and factuaL Grantee shaU also
provide partial releases of liens or certifications of non-lien if applicable. Grantor shall
retain 10% of any payment on work in progress until the Grantee has provided a Final
Release of Lien for each vendor/Contractor for whom payment is requested. For
projects exceeding $25,000 in TDC funding under this Agreement, final payment wilf not
be made until the following documents are complete and submitted to the Grantor:
AlA Document
AlA Document
G-702 Application for Payment Summary
G-704 Certificate of Substantial Completion
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AlA Document G-706 Contractor's Affidavit of Debts & elaims
AlA Document G-706A Contractor's Affidavit of Release of liens
AlA Document G-707 eonsent of Surety to Final Payment (when applicable)
Final Release of Lien or Affidavit and Partial Release of Lien
For projects for which TOe funding under this Agreement is $25,000 or less, the AlA
documentation is not required, but sufficient documentation must be submitted to
eounty to provide similar assurances that the work has been completed and
contractors/suppliers paid.
All payment requests must be submitted no later than the completion of project of
September 30, 2006. Invoices received after September 30, 2006 will not be
considered for payment
b) Documentation shall be submitted to the TOe Administrative Office to show the
receipt and application of in-kind donations of goods, professional services, and
materials. Said documentation should include invoices, bills of lading, etc. t and be
verified as received and applied to the project through a notarized statement of the
project architect, engineer, general contractor or project manager. The receipt and
application to the project of volunteer labor are to be documented and verified by
notarized signature of the project architect, engineer, general contractor or project
manager, and said documentation submitted to the TOe Administrative Office. All
submissions shall identify the items included in Exhibit A and grantee shall complete the
Application for Payment form which is provided within the payment/reimbursement kit
provided to the grantee, listing the schedule of values which are sought to be
reimbursed and shall indicate the percentage of completion of the overall project as of
the submission. This document should be signed by the project architect, engineer,
general contractor or project manager.
Photographs showing progress on project shall be included in any payment request.
The Project Manager shall certify delivery to the project site and installation therein of
any goods or services provided other than through an architect, engineer or contractor.
All work performed and goods received on site and incorporated into the project shall be
verified by one of the foregoing,
c) Grantee must submit all documentation for final payment on or before the
termination date of this grant of September 30, 2006. Invoices received after
September 30,2006 will not be considered for payment.
d) At any time that the documentation requirement policies of Monroe County are
revised, such as to require annual inventory reports for equipment purchased under a
TOe capital project grant, Grantee shalf comply thereafter with such increased
requirements, or further funding under the Agreement may be terminated by County.
e) Upon successful completion of this Grant Agreement, the Grantee may retain
ownership of the real and personal property acquired and/or improved with funding
under this Grant Agreement. However, the Grantee shall maintain, preserve and
operate the property which was acquired or improved under this Agreement for the uses
and purposes which qualified the Grantee for tourist development tax funding. Grantee
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. shall complete and sign a Property Reporting Form (provided within
payment/reimbursement package) for personal property and forward said completed
form with the appropriate invoice to the TOe Administrative Office. Real property
acquired or improved through funding under this Agreement shall remain dedicated for
the purposes set forth herein or for other purposes which promote tourism and
ownership of said property shall be retained by the Grantee. The following terms shalf
apply:
(i) The Grantee shall have the use of the property, including both realty and
personalty acquired with funding under this agreement, at the project site for so long as
the facility is operated by Grantee, open to the public, and has a primary purpose of
promoting tourism. At such time as any of the conditions in the preceding sentence
shall cease to exist, the Grantee shall transfer ownership and possession of equipment
and personal property to a local government or another not-for-profit organization which
is a facility for which tourist development taxes may be used pursuant to Florida Statute
with prior approval from TDC and BOCC.
(ii) At any time that the Grantee: (a) elects to stop the project or otherwise decide not
to place into service for tourist-related purposes the facility acquired, constructed, or
renovated with tourist development tax funding, (b) demolishes the project facility or
divests itself of ownership or possession of the real property, or (c) ceases the use of
the property with a primary purpose of promoting tourism, Grantee shall, pursuant to
the formula set forth hereafter, refund to the eounty the Tourist Development funding.
This provision shall survive the termination date of aU other provisions of this contract
for a period of ten years. Should the demolition, transfer of ownership, or change to a
non-tourist related purpose occur after the facility has been used for tourist-related
purposes for at least three (3) years, the amount of refund shalf be pro-rated based on a
useful life of ten (10) years.
(iii) The Grantee is responsible for the implementation of adequate maintenance
procedures to keep the real and personal property in good operating condition.
(iv) The Grantee is responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of, and any loss,
damage or injury caused by the use of, real or personal property or equipment
purchased through funding under this Agreement.
4. RECORDS AND REPORTS. The Grantee shall keep such records as are
necessary to document the performance of the Agreement and expenses as incurred,
and give access to these records at the request of the TOe, the County, the State of
Florida or authorized agents and representatives of said government bodies. The
Grantee shall also provide such access to the personal property and equipment
purchased under this Agreement. It is the responsibifity of the Grantee to maintain
appropriate records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
consistently applied to insure a proper accounting of all funds and expenditures. The
Grantee understands that it shalf be responsible for repayment of any and alf audit
exceptions which are identified by the Auditor General for the State of Florida, the Clerk
of eourt for Monroe eounty, the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County, or
their agents and representatives. In the event of an audit exception, the current fiscal
year grant award or subsequent grant awards will be offset by the amount of the audit
exception. In the event the grant is not renewed or supplemented in future years, the
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Grantee will be billed by the Grantor for the amount of the audit exception and shall
promptly repay any audit exception.
(a) Public Access. The eounty and Grantee shall allow and permit reasonable access
to, and inspection of, all documents, papers, letters or other materials in its possession
or under its control subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made
or received by the County and Grantee in conjunction with this Agreement; and the
County shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of this
provision by Grantee.
5. MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS. Any and all modifications of the terms of
this Agreement shall be only amended in writing and approved by the Board of County
Commissioners for Monroe County. The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions
of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the County and Grantee and
their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
6. INDEPENDENT CONTRAeTOR. At all times and for aU purposes hereunder, the
Grantee is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County. No statement contained in this Agreement shall be
construed as to find the Grantee or any of its employees, contractors, servants or
agents to the employees of the Board of eounty Commissioners of Monroe eounty, and
they shall be entitled to none of the rights, privileges or benefits of employees of Monroe
County.
(a) No Personal Liability. No covenant or Agreement contained herein shall be
deemed to be a covenant or Agreement of any member, officer, agent or employee of
Monroe County in his or her individual capacity, and no member, officer, agent or
employee of Monroe County shall be liable personally on this Agreement or be subject
to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement.
7. COMPUANeE WITH LAW. In carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, the
Grantee shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to or
regulating the provisions of this Agreement, including those now in effect and hereafter
adopted. Any violation of said statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations shalf constitute
a material breach of this Agreement and shall entitle the Grantor to terminate this
Agreement immediately upon delivery of written notice of termination to the Grantee.
8. RESTRICTIONS ON AGREEMENTS ENTERED PURSUANT TO THIS
AGREEMENT. The Grantee shall include in all Agreements funded under this
Agreement the following terms:
a) Anti-discrimination. Contractor agrees that they will not discriminate against any
employees or applicants for employment or against persons for any other benefit or
service under this Agreement because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
or physical or mental handicap where the handicap does not affect the ability of an
individual to perform in a position of employment, and to abide by all federal and state
laws regarding non-discrimination.
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b) Anti-kickback. Contractor warrants that no person has been employed or retained to
solicit or secure this Agreement upon an Agreement or understanding for a commission,
percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, and that no employee or officer of the
Contractor has any interest, financially or otherwise, in contractor. For breach or
violation of this warranty, the Contractor shall have the right to annul this Agreement
without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration,
the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.
Contractor acknowledges that it is aware that funding for this Agreement is available at
least in part through the County and that violation of this paragraph may result in the
County withdrawing funding for the Project.
c) Hold harmlesslindemnification. Contractor acknowledges that this Agreement is
funded at least in part by the County and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
County and any of its officers and employees from and against any and alf claims,
liabilities, litigation, causes of action, damages, costs, expenses (including but not
limited to fees and expenses arising from any factual investigation, discovery or
preparation for litigation), and the payment of any and all of the foregoing or any
demands, settlements or judgments (collectively claims) arising directly or indirectly
from any negligence or criminal conduct on the part of Contractor in the performance of
the terms of this Agreement. The Contractor shall immediately give notice to the
County of any suit, claim or action made against the Contractor that is related to the
activity under this Agreement, and will cooperate with the eounty in the investigation
arising as a result of any suit, action or claim related this Agreement.
d) Insurance. Contractor agrees that it maintains in force at its own expense a liability
insurance policy which will insure and indemnify the Contractor and the County from
any suits, claims or actions brought by any person or persons and from alf costs and
expenses of litigation brought against the Contractor for such injuries to persons or
damage to property occurring during the Agreement or thereafter that results from
performance by Contractor of the obligations set forth in this Agreement. At all times
during the term of this Agreement and for one year after acceptance of the project,
Contractor shall maintain on file with the County a certificate of the insurance of the
carriers showing that the aforesaid insurance policy is in effect. The following
coverage's shall be provided:
1. Workers Compensation insurance as required by Florida Statutes.
2. Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
3. eomprehensive Auto Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $300,000
combined single limit per occurrence.
The Contractor, the County and the TDC shall be named as additional insured, exempt
workers compensation. The policies shalf provide no less than 30 days notice of
cancellation, non-renewal or reduction of coverage.
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At all times during the term of this Agreement and for one year after acceptance of the
project, Contractor shalt maintain on file with the County a certificate of insurance
showing that the aforesaid insurance coverage's are in effect.
e) Licensing and Permits. Contractor warrants that it shall have, prior to
commencement of work under this Agreement and at all times during said work, all
required licenses and permits whether federal, state, County or City.
f) Right to Audit The Contractor shall keep such records as are necessary to
document the performance of the Agreement and expenses as incurred, and give
access to these records at the request of the TOe, the County, the State of Florida or
authorized agents and representatives of said government bodies.
9. HOLD HARMLESSIINDEMNIFICA TION. The Grantee hereby agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless the BOCCrrOC and any of its officers and employees from and
against any and all claims, liabilities, litigation, causes of action, damages, costs,
expenses (including but not limited to fees and expenses arising from any factual
investigation, discovery or preparation for litigation), and the payment of any and all of
the foregoing or any demands, settlements or judgments arising directly or indirectly
under this Agreement. The Grantee shalt immediately give notice to the Grantor of any
suit, claim or action made against the Grantor that is related to the activity under this
Agreement, and will cooperate with the Grantor in the investigation arising as a result of
any suit, action or claim related to this Agreement.
(a) Non-Waiver of Immunity. Notwithstanding he provisions of Sec. 286.28, Florida
Statutes, the participation of the eounty and the Grantee in this Agreement and the
acquisition of any commercial liability insurance coverage, self-insurance coverage, or
local government liability insurance pool coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of
immunity to the extent of liability coverage, nor shall any contract entered into by the
County be required to contain any provision for waiver.
(b) Privileges and Immunities. All of the privileges and immunities from liability,
exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules and pensions and relief, disability,
workers' compensation, and other benefits which apply to the activity of officers, agents,
or employees of any public agents or employees of the County, when performing their
respective functions under this Agreement within the territorial limits of the County shall
apply to the same degree and extent to the performance of such functions and duties of
such officers, agents, volunteers, or employees outside the territorial limits of the
County.
10. NONDISCRIMINATION. County and Grantee agree that there wiU be no
discrimination against any person, and it is expressly understood that upon a
determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred, this
Agreement automatically terminates without any further action on the part of any party,
effective the date of the court order. County or Grantee agree to comply with all Federal
and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1) Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 (PL 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or
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14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement of the
parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior
Agreements with respect to such subject matter between the Grantee and the Grantor.
15. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, INTERPRETATION, COSTS, AND FEES.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Florida applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely in the State.
(a) Venue. In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is
instituted for the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the County and
Grantee agree that venue will lie in the appropriate court or before the appropriate
administrative body in Monroe eounty, Florida.
(b) Mediation. The eounty and Grantee agree that, in the event of conflicting
interpretations of the terms or a term of this Agfeement by or between any of them the
issue shall be submitted to mediation prior to the institution of any other administrative
or legal proceeding.
(c) Severability. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement (Of
the application thereof to any circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or
unenforceable to any extent by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms,
covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement, shall not be affected thereby;
and each remaining term, covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement shall be
valid and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law unless the
enforcement of the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this
Agreement would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement.
The County and Grantee agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken
provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the
stricken provision.
(d) Attorney's Fees and eosts. The County and Grantee agree that in the event any
cause of action or administrative proceeding is initiated or defended by any party
relative to the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall
be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, investigative, and out-of-pocket
expenses, as an award against the non-prevailing party, and shall include attorney's
fees, courts costs, investigative, and out-of-pocket expenses in appellate proceedings.
Mediation proceedings initiated and conducted pursuant to this Agreement shall be in
accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and usual and customary
procedures required by the circuit court of Monroe County.
(e) Adjudication of Disputes or Disagreements. County and Grantee agree that all
disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be resolved by meet and confer
sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If no resolution can be agreed
upon within 30 days after the first meet and confer session, the issue or issues shall be
discussed at a public meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. If the issue or
issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of the parties, then any party shall have
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the right to seek such relief or remedy as may be provided by this Agreement or by
Florida law.
(f) Cooperation. In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted
against either party relating to the formation, execution, performance, or breach of this
Agreement, eounty and Grantee agree to participate, to the extent required by the other
party, in all proceedings, hearings, processes, meetings, and other activities related to
the substance of this Agreement or provision of the services under this Agreement.
County and Grantee specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall be required
to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement.
16. ETHICS CLAUSE: Grantee warrants that he has not employed, retained or
otherwise had act on his behalf any former County officer or employee in violation of
Section 2 or Ordinance No. 10-1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of
Section 3 of Ordinance No. 10-1990. For breach or violation of the provision the
Grantor may, at its discretion terminate this Agreement without liability and may also, at
its discretion, deduct from the Agreement or purchase price, or otherwise recover, the
tuft amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to the former
or present County officer or employee. The County and Grantee warrant that, in respect
to itself, it has neither employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona
fide employee working solely for it, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not
paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a
bona fide employee working solely for it, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
For the breach or violation of the provision, the Grantee agrees that the County shall
have the right to terminate this Agreement without liability and, at its discretion, to offset
from monies owed, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission,
percentage, gift, or consideration.
(a) Covenant of No Interest. County and Grantee covenant that neither presently
has any interest, and shall not acquire any interest, which would conflict in any manner
or degree with its performance under this Agreement, and that only interest of each is to
perform and receive benefits as recited in this Agreement.
(b) Code of Ethics. County agrees that officers and employees of the County
recognize and will be required to comply with the standards of conduct for public officers
and employees as delineated in Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, regarding, but not
limited to, solicitation or acceptance of gifts; doing business with one's agency;
unauthorized compensation; misuse of public position, conflicting employment or
contractual relationship; and disdosure or use of certain information.
17. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT: A person or affiliate who has been
placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for public entity crime may not
submit a bid on an Agreement to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may
not submit a bid on a Agreement 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 public
entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, sub-contractor, or
consultant under a Agreement with any public entity, and may not transact business
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with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for
CA TEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the
convicted vendor list.
18. AUTHORITY: Grantee warrants that it is authorized by law to engage in the
performance of the activities encompassed by the project herein described. Each of the
signatories for the Grantee below certifies and warrants that the Grantee's name in this
Agreement is the full name as designated in its corporate charter (if a corporation); they
are empowered to act and contract for the Grantee, and this Agreement has been
approved by the Board of Directors of Grantee or other appropriate authority.
19. LICENSING AND PERMITS: Grantee warrants that it shall have, prior to
commencement of work under this Agreement and at all times during said work, all
required licenses and permits whether federal, state, County or City.
20. INSURANCE: Grantee agrees that it maintains in force at its own expense a
liability insurance policy which will insure and indemnify the Grantee and the Grantor
from any suits, claims or actions brought by any person or persons and from all costs
and expenses of litigation brought against the Grantee for such injuries to persons or
damage to property occurring during the Agreement or thereafter that results from
performance by Grantee of the obligations set forth in this Agreement At all times
during the term of this Agreement and for one year after acceptance of the project,
Grantee shall maintain on file with the Grantor a certificate of the insurance of the
carriers showing that the aforesaid insurance policy is in effect. The following
coverage's shall be provided:
1. Workers Compensation insurance as required by Florida Statutes.
2. Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
3. Comprehensive Auto Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $300,000
combined single limit per occurrence.
The Grantee, the Grantor and the TDC shall be named as additional insured, except
workers compensation. The policies shall provide no less than 30 days notice of
cancellation, non-renewal or reduction of coverage.
Grantee shall provide, to the County, as satisfactory evidence of the required
insurance, including the insurance policy application and either:
· Original Certificate of Insurance
or
· Certified copy of the actual insurance policy
Or
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· eertificate of Insurance e-mailed from Insurance Agent/Company to
County Risk Management (Telephone Maria Slavik at 295-3178 for
details)
An original certificate or a certified copy of any or all insurance policies required
by this contract shall be filed with the Clerk of the BOCC prior to the contract
being executed by the Clerks office. The Insurance policy must state that the
Monroe County BOCC and Monroe County TDC is the Certificate Holder and
additional Insured for this contract. Insurance should be mailed to:
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
C/O Risk Management
P.O. Box 1026
Key West, FL 33041
21. NOTICE. Any written notice to be given to either party under this Agreement or
related hereto shall be addressed and delivered as follows:
F or Grantee: Armando Rodriguez
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Highway
Grassy Key, FL 33050
For Grantor: Lynda Stuart
Monroe County Tourist Development Council
1201 White Street, Suite 102
Key West, FL 33040
and
Suzanne Hutton, Asst. County Attorney
P.O. Box 1026
Key West, FL 33041-1026
22. CLAIMS FOR FEDERAL OR STATE AID. Contractor and County agree
that each shall be, and is, empowefed to apply for, seek, and obtain federal and state
funds to further the purpose of this Agfeement; provided that aU applications, requests,
grant proposals, and funding solicitations shall be approved by each party prior to
submission.
23. NON-DELEGATION OF eONSTITUTIONAL OR STATUTORY DUTIES. This
Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, relieving any partiapating
entity from any obligation Of responsibility imposed upon the entity by law except to the
extent of actual and timely performance thereof by any participating entity, in which
case the performance may be offered in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility,
Further, this Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, authorizing the
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delegation of the constitutional or statutory duties of the County, except to the extent
permitted by the Florida constitution, state statute, and case law.
24. NON-RELIANCE BY NON-PARTIES. No person or entity shall be entitled to rely
upon the terms, or any of them, of this Agreement to enforce or attempt to enforce any
third-party claim or entitlement to or benefit of any service or program contemplated
hereunder, and the eounty and the Grantee agree that neither the County nor the
Grantee or any agent. officer, or employee of either shall have the authority to inform,
counsel, or otherwise indicate that any particular individual or group of individuals, entity
or entities, have entitlements or benefits under this Agreement separate and apart,
inferior to, or superior to the community in general or for the purposes contemplated in
this Agreement.
25. AlTESTATIONS. Grantee agrees to execute such documents as the County
may reasonably require, to include a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics
Statement, and a Drug-Free Workplace Statement.
26. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY. No covenant or Agreement contained herein shall
be deemed to be a covenant or Agreement of any member, officer, agent or employee
of Monroe County in his or her individual capacity, and no member, officer, agent or
employee of Monroe County shall be liable personally on this Agreement or be subject
to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement
27. FORCE MAJEURE. The Grantee shall not be liable for delay in performance or
failure to complete the project, in whole or in part, due to the occurrence of any
contingency beyond its control or the control of its contractors and subcontractors,
including war or act of war whether an actual declaration thereof is made or not, act of
terrorism impacting travel in the United States, insurrection, riot or civil commotion, act
of public enemy, epidemic, quarantine restriction, storm, flood, drought or other act of
God, or act of nature (induding presence of endangered animal species which cannot
be timely removed in a safe manner or any act of any governmental authority which
prohibits the project from proceeding as described in the scope of services and
incorporated references and which the Grantee has exercised reasonable care in the
prevention thereof. However, lack of planning for normal and expected weather
conditions for the time of year the project is to be executed shall not constitute an act of
God excusing a delay. Any delay or failure due to the causes stated shall not constitute
a breach of the Agreement; however, the BOCC shall have the right to determine if
there will be any reduction to the amount of funds due to the Grantee after consideration
of all relevant fads and circumstances surrounding the delay in performance or failure
to complete the project within the contract period. Upon demand of TDC or BOeC, the
Grantee must furnish evidence of the causes of such delay or failure. sace shall not
pay for any goods received or services provided after the date( s) described in
paragraph 1 and Scope of Services.
28. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original, all of which
taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument and any of the parties
hereto may execute this Agreement by singing any such counterpart
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29. SEeTION HEADINGS. Section headings have been inserted in this Agreement
as a matter of convenience of reference only, and it is agreed that such section
headings are not a part of this Agreement and wilt not be used in the interpretation of
any provision of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed the day and year first above written.
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNYL.KOLHAGE,CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
By:
Deputy Clerk
Mayor/Chairman
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Dolphin Research Center, Inc.
By:
Secretary
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