12/13/2000 Agreement
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BRANCH OFFICE
3117 OVERSEAS mGHWA Y
MARAlHON, FLORIDA 33050
TEL. (305) 289-6027
PAX (305) 289-1745
CLERK OF mE CIRCUIT COURT
MONROE COUNTY
500 WHITEHEAD STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
TEL. (305) 292-3550
FAX (305) 295-3660
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BRANCH OFFICE
88820 OVERSEAS InGHWAY
PLANTATION KEY, FLORIDA 33070
TEL. (305) 852-7145
FAX (305) 852-7146
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
February 26,2001
TO:
Dent Pierce, Director
Public Works Division
AITN:
Beth Leto, Administrative Assistant
Public Works Division
Pamela G. Hanc~
Deputy Clerk UV
FROM:
At the December 13, 2000, Board of County Commissioners meeting the Board granted
approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Traffic Signal and Street Light
Maintenance between Monroe County and City Electric System to maintain traffic signals and
street lights from Stock Island to Big Pine Key.
Enclosed please find a duplicate original of the above for your handling. Should you have
any questions please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Cc: County Administrator w/o documents
County Attorney
Finance
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AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 13~ day of j&u,. ,200~, by
And between MONROE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
whose address is Public Service Building, 5100 College Road, Key West, FI
33040 [hereafter County], and CITY ELECTRIC SYSTEM, a governmental
corporation created by a special act of the State legislature, whose address is
1001 James Street, Key West, FI 33040 [hereafter CES],
WHEREAS, the County is responsible for maintaining certain traffic signals and
street lights on Stock Island and Big Pine, Rorida; and any future traffic signals
or street lights that maybe added within the CES service area, and
WHEREAS, CES represents that it is professionally and technically capable of
maintaining the Stock Island and Big Pine traffic signals and street lights and
any future traffic signals or street lights that may be added deSires to do so; now
therefore.
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and covenants set forth below, the.
parties agree as follows: '
1. a] CESshall, when requested by the County, maintain the traffic signals and
street lights located on'Stock Island and Big Pine. The traffic signals and
street lights that are to be maintained pursuant to this agreement are more
particularly described in Exhibit A which is attached to this agreement and
made a part of it. The maintenance services must be provided in a
reasonable, prudent and timely manner.
b] The COUNTY shall pay CES $100 per year for this maintenance service
described in subparagraph 1a] in advance on or before January 1st of each
year this agreement remains in effect.
2. CES agrees to furnish the parts and labor necessary to perform the
maintenance services described in subparagraph 1 a] at no additional cost
beyond the price set forth in subparagraph 1b]. Except, however, the
COUNTY will reimburse CES its cost in purchasing and installation of Poles,
Foundations, Cabinets, Controllers, Signals Heads, Conductors, Conduit and
any Computerized equipment and any additional equipment or material
necessary to complete the request of the COUNTY. In order to be
reimbursed CES must provide an invoice showing its cost in a format
satisfactory to the County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
3. a] CES's maintenance responsibilities under this agreement do not include
any obligation to construct new facilities, or to assume any liability or
responsibility for the control of traffic, except as required to provide the
maintenance services required by subparagraph 1 a]. Neither does CES have
any responsibility for making decisions, judgments, or planning, regarding
traffic safety, location of traffic signals, and street lights, the kinds and types
of such devised purchased by the County, computer hardware and software
to operate such equipment, or any other matters that lie within the duties and
obligations of the County as a governmental entity to help protect the health
safety, and welfare of the citizens of Monroe County and the traveling public.
CES is responsible for compliance with standard traffic procedures required
by the Florida Department of Transportation while performing the
maintenance services required by subparagraph 1 a]
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b] Nothing in this agreement may be construed to reduce the obligation of the
County to provide for the operation of the traffic signals and street lights and
the parties specifically agree that CES, by entering into this Agreement, does
not assume and is not obligated to assume any responsibility for the
operation and control of the signals and lights,
4. The parties to this agreement stipulate that each is a governmental agency as
defined by Florida Statutes and represents to the other that it has purchased
suitable Public Liability, Vehicle Liability, and Workers' Compensation
insurance, or is self-insured, in amounts adequate to respond to any and all
claims within the limitations or FS 768.28 and 440, arising out of the activities
governed by this agreement.
Each party shall be responsible for any acts of negligence on the part of its
employees, agents, contractors and subcontractors and shall defend,
indemnify and hold the other party harmless from all claims arising out of
such actions to the extent authorized by FS 768,28
5. The initial term of this agreement is from January 1, 2000 until September
30,2001 with automatic renewal on October 1, of each year after 2001 unless
either party notifies the other in writing on or before July 1 of its intent not to
renew the agreement as of October 1.
6. This is the entire agreement between the parties, superseding all prior oral or
written agreements or negotiations, and no alteration or modification or
amendment to this agreement shall be valid unless the same be reduced to
writing and signed by the parties hereto.
7. This agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the
respective parties, and shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Florida, and shall be interpreted without regard to
arty or parties deemed to have drafted it.
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SS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
. DANNY L. KOLHAGE
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