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Item Q09 Q9 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY of MONROE Mayor Craig Cates,District 1 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 Michelle Lincoln,District 2 James K.Scholl,District 3 m' David Rice,District 4 Board of County Commissioners Meeting November 8, 2023 Agenda Item Number: Q9 2023-1732 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Sustainability TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Rhonda Haag N/A AGENDA ITEM WORDING: SUSTAINABILITY: Approval to enter into Task Order#2 for $6500 annually($26,000 through the year 2028) to provide maintenance services for the Countys special assessment program for Canals 266, 105, and 82-83-84, under the on-call contract with Anser Advisory for professional consulting services to develop non-ad valorem special assessments; retroactive to October 1, 2023. ITEM BACKGROUND: This item approves entering into Task Order#2 to maintain a Municipal Services Benefit Unit "MSBU" assessment to fund the operation and maintenance of three canal restoration projects: canal 266 on Big Pine Key, Canal 105 in Tavernier and canals 82-83-84 in Key Largo. Anser Advisory was selected as the vendor for an on-call contract for professional services to develop special assessments for the County's various programs. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: December 7, 2022: Approval to solicit for professional consulting services to develop non-ad valorem special assessment programs as needed for County projects and programs including but not limited to canals, roads, storm water and other existing or new programs. May 17, 2023: Approval to enter into a $0 on-call contract with Anser Advisory for professional consulting services to develop non-ad valorem special assessments for County projects including canals, road adaptation, stormwater, flood mitigation, wastewater and other existing or new programs and services. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Task Order#2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval. DOCUMENTATION: 1855 Anser Advisory Task Order# 2 canals - signed by vendor.pdf 2 2023 05 COI Anser signed exp 1 17 2024.pdf FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: October 1, 2023 Expiration Date: September 30, 2028 Dollar Value of Task Order#2: $6,500/year - $26,000 total (Task Order#1: $47,000/year over 4 years, $188,000 total) Total Dollar Value of Contract: $214,000 Total Cost to County: Cost to be funded from canal MSBU accounts Current Year Portion: $0 Budgeted: Yes Source of Funds: CPI: No Indirect Costs: Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: Annual Assessment Costs to be funded by the MSBU Revenue Producing: No If yes, amount: N/A Grant: No County Match: Insurance Required: Yes Additional Details: 1856 TASK ORDER#2 By and between ANSER ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC D/B/A ANSER ADVISORY and MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND CERTIFICATION OF NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR MONROE COUNTY (CANALS 266, 105, AND 82-84) This Task Order No 2 is entered into on November 8, 2023, by and between Monroe County, hereinafter referred to as the "County" and Anser Advisory Consulting, LLC d/b/a Anser Advisory hereinafter referred to as "Consultant," for professional consulting services for the annual maintenance services for non-ad valorem special assessment rolls for the canal restoration program, covering Canals 266, 105, and 82-84. WHEREAS, in January 2023, Monroe County issued a Request for Proposals ("RFP") for Professional Services for Special Assessments, seeking vendors capable of providing professional services for collection of non-ad valorem special assessment programs for canals, sea level rise/road adaptation, wastewater programs, and solid waste; and WHEREAS, Consultant submitted a proposal in response to the RFP; and WHEREAS, Consultant was selected as a vendor pursuant to the RFP, and on May 277 2023, the County entered into an Agreement for Professional Services for Special Assessments ("Agreement") with Consultant to provide professional consulting services for the County's special assessment programs; and WHEREAS, paragraph 2.1 of the Agreement states that when Consultant's services are required, the County shall issue a Task Order for the required services in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement and the specific Task Order; WHEREAS, the County now desires to engage the services of Anser Advisory to provide annual maintenance services for the County's special assessment program as to Canals 266, 105, and 82-84. Pagel of 4 1857 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and agreements stated herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, County and Consultant agree to the following task: 1. Scope of Services. The scope of services for this Task Order shall consist of the services described in Appendix A to this Task Order, attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 2. Compensation Monroe County agrees to pay six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500) per year for each of the five (5) fiscal years covered by this Task Order, for a total of $32,500. The fee shall be broken down as follows: Canal Price per year Canal 266 $1,500 annually Canal 105 $2,500 annually Canals 82-84 $2,500 annually Total $6,500 annually The fee for professional services does not include any on-site visits by Consultant. Any requested on-site meetings by Anser staff may be arranged at our standard hourly rates provided below. All expenses related to these requested meetings will be billed in accordance with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. If necessary, in lieu of on-site visits, periodic telephone conference calls may be scheduled to discuss project status. The standard hourly rates for Anser are as follows: Anser Advisory Senior Advisor $285 Vice President/Managing Director $285 Assistant Director/Senior Project Manager $235 Project Manager/Project Coordinator $185 Database Analyst/Technical Services $150 Project Analyst $ 90 Program and Administrative Support $ 75 Page 2 of 4 1858 The lump sum fee does not include the cost of producing and mailing first class notices, if required. Mailing and production costs depend on the number of assessable parcels of property within the assessment program area, but average approximately $1.53 per parcel. Payment of mailing and production costs is due at the time of adoption of the initial assessment resolution or like document. For non-domestic notices, mailing charges will include the actual amount of postage beyond the domestic rates. Should U.S. postage rates increase prior to mailing, the additional postage per notice will be charged. All other terms including the Payment Schedule are as set forth in Appendix A. 3. Term of Task Order This Task Order shall be effective as of October 1, 2023 and shall expire on September 30, 2028. In all other respects, the terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and shall apply. REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 3 of 4 1859 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused Task Order #2 to be executed by its duly authorized representative as set forth below. MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ANSER ADVISORY By: By: Craig Cates, Mayor Ian Alderson, Senior Vice President Date: Date: 10/20/23 Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Monroe County Attorney's Office 10-19-2023 Page 4 of 4 1860 Appendix A ANSER ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC (ANSER) SCOPE OF SERVICES CANALS 266, 105, AND 82-84 ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES (5-YEAR CONTRACT) WORK TO BE CONDUCTED DURING FISCAL YEARS 2023-24 THROUGH 2O27-28 1861 Scope of Services Task 1: Update the preliminary assessment rolls Using the tax roll files and the assessment databases, Anser will update the preliminary assessment rolls. • Determine the total number of billing units based on the apportionment methodology and determine revenue requirements. • Develop and apply the schedule of rates using the apportionment methodology and revenue requirements for the assessment programs. Task 2: Review of legal documents Review of the annual resolutions and documentation associated with reimposition of Canals 266, 105 and 82-84 assessment programs. Task 3: Assist with Rate Adoption Assist the County with the annual rate adoption process for the assessment programs including(a)the legal requirements for any public hearings and (b)the development of appropriate published notices and/or printing, stuffing and mailing of any notices. Task 4: Create Final Assessment Rolls Anser will update the assessment rolls with any corrections received from the County. Final rates will be verified and extended to the updated data in order to create the final assessment rolls. Task 5: Certify, Export and Transmit the Final Assessment Rolls in Conformance with Uniform Method Using the final assessment rolls, Anser will prepare export files on compatible electronic medium capable of merger with the ad valorem tax roll files and will transmit the files to the Tax Collector in the prescribed format. FEES AND COSTS The annual fees for Anser to provide the professional services described in the proposed Scope of Services for Canals 266, 105, and 82-84 Annual Maintenance Assessment Programs are as follows: • Canal 266 $1,500 annually • Canal 105 $2,500 annually • Canals 82-84 $2,500 annually o Total $6,500 annually The fees include reimbursement for all out-of-pocket expenses, except as noted below. The professional services fee does not include any on-site visits to the County.Any requested on-site meetings by Anser staff may be arranged at our standard hourly rates provided below. All expenses related to these requested meetings will be billed in accordance with section 112.061, Florida Statutes. If necessary, in lieu of on-site visits, periodic telephone conference calls or Zoom meetings may be scheduled to discuss project status. Anser Advisory Consulting,LLC I 1 1862 The standard hourly rates for Anser are asfollows: ANSER ADVISORY C0NSWLTING, LLC SeninrAdvisnr............................................................................................ $285 Vice President/Managing Director........................................................... $285 AssistantOireotnr ----------------------------. $235 Project Manager/Project Coordinator...................................................... $185 Database Analyst/Technical Services...................................................... $150 LeadPnojeotAnalyst---------------------------. $100 ProjectAnalyst........................................................................................... $ S0 Administrative Support.............................................................................. $ 75 The lump sum fee does not include the costs of producing and mailing first class notices, if reguired. Mailing and production costs depend on the number of assessable parcels of property within the assessment program area, but average approximately $1.53 per parcel. Payment of mailing and production costs is due at the time of adoption of the initial assessment resolution or like document. For non-domestic notices, mailing charges will include the actual amount of postage beyond the domestic rate. Should U.S. postage rates increase prior to mailing, the additional postage per notice will be charged. The County is responsible for any costs incurred to obtain information from the property appraiser nrother public officials that is necessary for the assessment program. The County is responsible for working with the Property Appraiser tn obtain the necessary information for properties with exempt "home addresses" punsuanttnSeotinn 119.071. Florida Statutes. The County is responsible for any and all newspaper puh|ioatinns, ino|uding, but not limited to, making arrangements for publications and any costs associated therewith. Please note that Anser works with the premise of developing and implementing assessment programs with an eye on potential legal challenges in an attempt to maximize both the efficiency and the effectiveness of any defense. Nonetheless, the fees outlined above for professional services do not include any provision for litigation defense. Aoonrding|y, in the event there is a legal challenge, Anservvnu|d he avai|ah|e, on an hourly hasis, to assist the County in its defense. DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE Event Schedule Notice to Proceed November 2023 Update Preliminary Assessment Rolls April - May Confirm Assessment Rates April --June Mail First Class Notices (if required)June August Published Notice June August AdnptAnnua| Rate Resolutions Ju|y - August Certify Assessment Rol|s BySeptemher15th xnuo,Advisory Consulting,Luc | 2 1863 PAYMENT SCHEDULE The fee for professional services will be due and payable, based on the following schedule: Payment Due Percent of Total Amount Due FY 23-24 June 2024 50% of professional services fee $3,250.00 August 2024 50%of professional services fee $3,250.00 FY 24-25 June 2025 50% of professional services fee $3,250.00 August 2025 50%of professional services fee $3,250.00 FY 25-26 June 2026 50% of professional services fee $3,250.00 August 2026 50% of professional services fee $3,250.00 FY 26-27 June 2027 50% of professional services fee $3,250.00 August 2027 50% of professional services fee $3,250.00 FY 27-28 June 2028 50% of professional services fee $3,250.00 August 2028 50%of professional services fee $3,250.00 Anser Advisory Consulting,LLC 3 1864 ANSERAD-01 EMORRIS ACORO"° CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DAT/19/2D/YYYY) 023 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. 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