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Item H1 H1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY of MONROE �� i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3 Craig Cates,District 1 Michelle Lincoln,District 2 ' David Rice,District 4 Board of County Commissioners Meeting November 19, 2024 Agenda Item Number: H1 2023-3208 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Land Acquisition And Land Management TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Cynthia Guerra AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land Authority (MCLA) and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regarding the administration of Land Acquisition and Management Programs. ITEM BACKGROUND: The County and Land Authority (MCLA) entered into an interlocal agreement(ILA) on July 21, 2021 consolidating acquisition programs previously administered by County staff with the Land Authority. The first amendment to the ILA was approved September 15, 2021 to allow reimbursement of MCLA staff time under the Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery(CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout(VHBO)Program(also referred to as the "VHBP") administered through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity(DEO). The second amendment to the ILA was approved on June 15, 2022, to allow the MCLA to administer FEMA funded programs. This third amendment to the ILA was approved on September 21, 2022 to amended the process by which MCLA may be reimbursed for staff time spent to assist with the administration and oversight of the VHBO. The fourth amendment to the ILA was approved on September 11, 2024 and was primarily intended to move the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(HMGP)Acquisition and Demolition and Flood Mitigation 2114 Assistance(FMA)Acquisition and Demolition; Elevation Programs back to County Administration. Moving this to the Sustainability Department allows the current employee to assist the Sustainability Department in implementing the many grants they are currently managing. The fourth amendment to the ILA also included changes to accommodate and facilitate staff adjustments for County Manager and Land Authority Executive Director. One of the changes that was contemplated was to move a car from Land Authority to Board of County Commissioners to County Administrator use, however the car was not needed for the County Administrator and is needed for the Land Authority. The fifth amendment to the ILA reverts the car back to the Land Authority. Additionally, the fifth amendment adds a Tourism-Based Sector Employee Housing Program to the Administration of Land Acquisition Programs in the ILA to allow the MCLA to assist the County in implementation of the program if needed. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On September 11, 2024, the Board approved the Fourth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land Authority and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners regarding the administration of Land Acquisition and Management Programs (Agenda Items G.14 and S.3) On September 21, 2022 the Board approved the Third Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land Authority and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners regarding the administration of Land Acquisition and Management Programs. (Agenda Items G.1 and H.5) On June 15, 2022, the Board approved the Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land Authority and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners regarding the administration of Land Acquisition and Management Programs. (Agenda Items F.1 and G.3) On September 15, 2021, the Board approved the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land Authority and the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County for reimbursement of staff time spent on grant programs managed by MCLA. (Agenda items F.6 and G.1) On July 21, 2021, the Board approved the July Interlocal Agreement between the Monroe County Land Authority and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners dated July 7, 2021. (Agenda item H.7) INSURANCE REQUIRED: No 2115 CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval DOCUMENTATION: Proposed 2024 ILA-5th Amended& Restated for signatures.pdf 2021 ILA.pdf 2021 ILA-First Amendment.PDF 2022 ILA-Second Amended and Restated.pdf 2022 ILA-Third Amended and Restated.pdf 2024 ILA-Fourth Amended& Restated.pdf FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A 2116 FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MONROE COUNTY LAND AUTHORITY AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMS THIS FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of November 2024 by and between the MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY(hereinafter "MCLA") and the BOARD OF COUNTY COPMMISSIONERS, a political subdivision of the State of Florida(hereinafter "BOCC"). WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC entered into that certain Interlocal Agreement Between the Monroe County Land Authority and the Board of County Commissions of Monroe County Regarding the Administration of Land Acquisition Programs ("ILA") on July 21, 2021; and WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC amended Interlocal Agreement between the Monroe County Land Authority and the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County regarding the Administration of Land Acquisition Programs ("ILA")on September 15, 2021; June 15, 2022; September 21, 2022 and September 11, 2024; and WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC wish to add a Tourism-Based Sector Employee Housing Program to the Administration of Land Acquisition Programs ("ILA"); and WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC wish to enter into this 5th Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement, transferring vehicle 1001/9384 back to the MCLA under the same terms and conditions of the Yd Amendment of the ILA which required the MCLA to pay maintenance, repair and replacement cost of the vehicle by invoice. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and covenants hereinafter provided, the Parties agree as follows: SECTION 1 -RECITALS: The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. The parties intend for this Agreement to address program administration of acquisition programs described below. SECTION 2 - ADOPTION: The Fourth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between MCLA and BOCC dated September 11, 2024, is hereby repealed, and replaced by this Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement. SECTION 3 - PROGRAMMING: MCLA's administration will include grant management of the BOCC programs outlined below (hereinafter the "Programs"), including, but not limited to seller and/or buyer coordination; negotiating purchase and sale agreements; ordering due diligence products on behalf of the BOCC including but 2117 not limited to appraisals, boundary surveys, environmental assessments and any other inspections required in order to facilitate the BOCC's acquisition; and ordering closing services, title commitments, and title insurance policies on behalf of the BOCC. The MCLA staff shall be responsible for preparing all agenda items necessary to accomplish the purposes of this agreement, including but not limited to agenda items requiring BOCC approval. MCLA staff shall coordinate with BOCC staff as to placement on the appropriate segment of the BOCC portion of the agenda. Lands acquired under said Programs shall be purchased with funds from either the BOCC or the referenced grant Programs and shall be titled in the BOCC. MCLA's administration shall include land stewardship activities pursuant to Program IV below when the acquired properties are suited for management as conservation land. Otherwise, the BOCC agrees to maintain the acquired properties and MCLA's administration shall include coordinating with BOCC staff (Facilities Maintenance, Parks and Beaches, or Project Management) regarding maintenance activities such as mowing, trash removal, etc. when needed. PROGRAMS: L Less Than Fee Acquisition Program: This is a less than fee program to retire the rights to build dwelling units where the subject lot is owned by the adjoining homeowner. II. Density Reduction Acquisition Program: This is a fee simple acquisition program for those lots that are not suited for management as conservation land. The program was established to retire the rights to build dwelling units on said lots pursuant to the 2016 Interlocal Agreement between MCLA and the BOCC. Density Reduction Resale Program: A program to resell Density Reduction Lots (lots not suited for management as conservation land) subject to deed restrictions prohibiting development with dwelling units. III. Conservation Land Stewardship Program: This is a program to manage conservation lands using the Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund (Fund 160, aka MCELMRF), a non-ad valorem fund established pursuant to BOCC Resolution 149-2022. Said lands consist of conservation lands owned by the BOCC, conservation lands leased to the BOCC by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida, and conservation lands owned by MCLA. IV. Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout Pro_ gram: This is a program to purchase and demolish improved properties that were damaged during Hurricane Irma and to acquire the associated ROGO exemptions pursuant to BOCC Resolution 150-2020, thereby amended on March 17, 2021. Properties acquired under this program must be maintained for open space, recreation, or stormwater management. 2118 V. Florida Forever Program: MCLA will coordinate with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) regarding the State's acquisition of property within Florida Forever projects. MCLA will serve as the BOCC's agent in implementing the 2017 Memorandum of Agreement, as subsequently amended,between Monroe County and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida and will assist DEP in identifying willing sellers within Florida Forever projects. Nothing in this agreement shall prevent the MCLA from working cooperatively with the DEP on acquisitions of qualifying properties under the existing statutes,regulations, and ordinances governing land acquisitions by both entities. VL Code Compliance Foreclosure Lot Coordination: After the B.O.C.C. has acquired title to a lot either through a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through court action arising from a Code Compliance Lien,the MCLA may assist in management of a lot if it will be classified as conservation lots,preserved as density reduction lots, or resold after removal of development rights in accordance with the programs described above managed by the MCLA. VIL Tourism-Based Sector Employee Housing Program: Monroe County has successfully identified$35M of surplus Tourist and Development Council (TDC) funds that can be used to purchase or develop housing units to provide affordable housing for employees of tourism-related businesses. The law that allows these funds to be used for this purpose require a maximum income of 120% of the area median income. The following procedures apply for the reimbursement of staff time spent on programs listed in Section 3: MCLA responsibilities include: A. In accordance with the ILA and this Amendment, MCLA agrees to assist the County in implementation of the CDBG-DR VHBP by providing associated services needed to fulfill the Subrecipient Agreement responsibilities in implementation of the Programs including but not limited to developing procedures, assisting with procurement, construction,underwriting administration, deed restriction development, real estate instrument development, title reviews, recording, etc. B. In accordance with the ILA and this Amendment, MCLA agrees to assist the County in implementation of the programs of the Interlocal by providing services needed to fulfil grant administration. County responsibilities include: A. The County agrees to reimburse the MCLA at 100% the actual cost of salary, as well as FICA taxes, withholding taxes, state and federal unemployment taxes, and retirement benefits for program management and administration for the CDBG-DR in accordance with State and Federal Program regulations. fle e 3 of"7 2119 B. If allowable under a grant agreement, the County shall provide payment under this Agreement on a cost reimbursement basis after the granting agency reimburses the County for the expenses incurred. For grant agreements requiring County disbursement of funds prior to grant reimbursement, the County will provide payment to MCLA and then request reimbursement from the granting agency. If reimbursement under the grant is denied, MCLA will be required to refund the payment to the County. C. Reimbursement shall be made based on the MCLA's submission and the County's approval of a invoice. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act. The MCLA agrees to provide the County with documentation of all staff hours expended each pay period on a form prescribed by the County. The County may require documentation of expenditures prior to approval of the invoice and may withhold payment if services are not satisfactorily completed or the documentation is not satisfied. Any payment due or any approval necessary under the terms of the Agreement may be withheld until all evaluation and documentation expenditures due from the MCLA and necessary adjustments thereto, have been approved by the County. However, the County agrees to use due diligence in approving and to proceed with a sense of urgency and priority in making reimbursement to the MCLA. D. The County shall reimburse those reimbursable expenses that are reviewed and approved as complying with any and all grant agreements. E. After the Clerk of the BOCC examines and approves the request for reimbursement, the BOCC shall reimburse MCLA. F. Reimbursement by the County shall be made to the MCLA at the following address: Monroe County Land Authority Office 1200 Truman Avenue, Suite 207 Key West, FL 33040 G. The payments from the County to the MCLA made pursuant to this Agreement are sourced from reimbursement from the granting agencies. SECTION 4 - FINANCING: The BOCC will continue to handle the financial services and funding (including, but not limited to: budgeting, purchasing/bids/procurement, payment to vendors and applicants,and auditing)for the Programs referenced above. The current funds include: Fund 316 Acquisition Fund; Fund 160 Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund (MCELMRF); and CDBG-DR. The Clerk of the Court will continue to issue vendor payments. and BOCC FTE payroll. The Clerk will maintain BOCC financial statements including annual single audit report and audit function of BOCC. 2120 SECTION 5—EMPLOYMENT: The positions referenced below will be BOCC payroll positions and to the extent not funded by the referenced grants, will be funded by the BOCC, as long as the persons currently within the positions remain employed in that position. Such funding shall include all ancillary funding necessary for such employee, including, but not limited to office space, technology, cell phone, insurance benefits, retirement benefits and vehicle(s) necessary to implement each position. Additionally, MCLA Executive Director, to the extent possible, will bill the grant Programs for time expended by the MCLA Executive Director. When grant funds are no longer available to fund personnel services, BOCC will continue to fund the positions, subject to annual appropriation, unless otherwise agreed to. STAFFING: POSITION NUMBERS: Land Steward GMGM-005 Acquisition Manager GMPLN-032 The positions listed above will be managed by and report to the MCLA Executive Director, according to the BOCC adopted Personnel Policies and Procedures (PPP), as may be amended from time to time, as well as the Career Service Council Act and corresponding rules and regulations. In the case of any suspension, discharge,reduction in pay,or demotion of such employees,the Executive Director shall be required to obtain County Administrator approval with a review by the Employee Services Director and County Attorney to assure the Executive Director followed the PPP. SECTION 6: Any new positions that will be added will be MCLA positions. If, at any time, any of the employees currently occupying the positions listed above leaves the position or separates from employment with Monroe County, the position will from that point forward be an MCLA employee, and MCLA will be the employer for all purposes for that position. In this case,the parties will work in good faith to amend this agreement to fund the position appropriate to the program. For each of the two (2) positions listed above, while the position is held by a BOCC employee but managed by the MCLA Executive Director, MCLA agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the BOCC for any and all employment claims filed by the employee arising out of the employment, including but not limited to: workers' compensation; unemployment; and any claims arising out of federal, state or local laws including but not limited to alleged violations of Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, Title VII, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to the extent the costs of such claims exceed any insurance coverage provided to the MCLA through the County. The term "claim" shall include liability or potential liability for wages and all other forms of damages, as well as attorneys' fees and costs. As long as BOCC funded employees are assigned work under the MCLA pursuant to this Section, the parties shall review this section no later than July 1 of each year to determine if any BOCC funded positions should be transitioned to the MCLA. The parties shall work cooperatively to seek any legislative changes to the MCLA enabling 2121 statute and/or ordinance that are necessary to formalize the transfer of the BOCC funded positions and programs to the MCLA. SECTION 7 - GIS SERVICES: The BOCC will provide GIS services related to land acquisition, and access and maintenance of related GIS layers. In addition, the BOCC will continue to support and provide access to systems, files, and data bases to support the Programs, including but not limited to Alchemy, Community PLUS, county data servers and file directories, and permitting software platforms. SECTION 8 - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VEHICLE: The BOCC will transfer vehicle 1001/9384 vehicle to the MLCA. The MCLA will pay the maintenance, repair, and replacement cost of the vehicle by invoice. SECTION 9 -MISCELLANEOUS: I. Modifications to this Agreement shall be valid only when reduced to writing and duly signed by all parties. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the parties agree to comply with the remaining terms and provisions, unless compliance with the remaining terms and provisions would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of the agreement between the parties. Either parry may terminate this Agreement at any time,with or without cause. Termination shall take effect upon receipt of written notification by a parry to the other parry. H. Notification under this Agreement shall be made by hand delivery, U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, or an express mail with proof of delivery. Notification by a parry shall be delivered as follows: Monroe County Administrator 1100 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County Attorney 1111 12th Street, Suite 408 Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority Executive Director 1200 Truman Avenue, Suite 207 Key West, FL 33040 Gregory S. Oropeza, Esquire, Attorney for Monroe County Land Authority 221 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 SECTION 10 — EFFECTIVE DATE: This amendment shall become effective upon execution by all parties. 2122 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their officials thereto duly authorized. (Seal) KEVIN MADOK, CLERK MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: By: As Deputy Clerk Mayor APPROVED FOR FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR RELIANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY B.O.C.C. ONLY: By: Robert B. Shillinger, County Attorney (Seal) MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY By: Date: Christine Hurley, Executive Director David P. Rice, Chairman APPROVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: By: Gregory S. Oropeza, Esquire 2123 CMJR r+ Kevin Madok, CPA Monroe n Clerk of the Circuit Court&Comptroller— o oe County, Florida DATE: July 30, 2021 TO: Emily Schemper Planning & Environmental FROM: Sally M. Abrams, D.C. SUBJECT: July 21" BOCC Meeting Attached, for your handling, is an electronic copy of K12, an interlocal agreement between Monroe County Land Authority (MCLA) and Monroe County (MC) authorizing the MCLA to manage 5 MC employees and MC acquisition programs including: Density Reduction Program, Less than Fee Program, Habitat Restoration Program, Re-sale of vacant Density Reduction lots without Development Rights, the CDBG-DR Voluntary Home Buyout, and the HMGP-Buyout programs; and repealing the prior interlocal agreement dated October 19, 2016. cc: County Attorney Finance File KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING 50OWhitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 high Point Read Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Flodrin XRM 305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145 2124 INTERLOCAL AGREEM EN" BETWEEN THE MONROE COUNTY LAND AUTHORITY AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMS This Interlocal Agreement ("Agrcement") is made and entered into this 2 1 st day ofJuly, 202 1, by and between the Board of County Conit-nissioners of Monroe (-ounty, Florida ("BOCC-) and the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan I,,and Authority ("MCI-A"). WHEREAS,the State of Florida through the Florida Keys Area Protection Act has identified, the State's intent to ensure that the population ofthe Florida Keys can be safely evacuated in the event c4'a hurricane and has designated the Florida Keys as an Areas of Critical State Concern. F.S.380.0552. ("'Keys ACSC-); and WHEREAS, the State of Florida has, provided that ttle land autl1ority may acquire and dispose of real properly Or an), interest therein when such acquisition is necessary or appropriate to prevent or satisfy the purposes and provisions of its governing act, including conservation(natural: environs en( and wildlife habitat), recreation, affordable housing, and private property rights claims reSUlting frorn litilitations finposed by the designation ofan area of critical state concern. F.S.380.0666(3);and WHEREAS, Monroe County has adopted such an ordinance creating Monroe COL111ty Comprehensive Plan band! Authority ("MCL.,A") and granting it the power to do any and all things necessary or convenient to,carry OUI the purposes of such an ordinance. Monroe County Code Sec. 2-397; 2-398,- and WHEREAS, Monroe County has adopted a Rate of'Growth Ordinance("ROGO"), as set forth in Chapter 138 of"the Monroe County [,,and Development Code, with the stated purpose of protecting the residents, visitors, and property in the COLInty from natural disasters, specifically including hurricanes by limilting the annual amount and rate of residential development conirnensurate with the counity's ability to maintain a reasonable and safe hurricane evacuation clearance tinge; and WHEREAS, ROGO pernlit allocations are Currently limited, by rule promulgated by the Florida Administrative Code Bole 28-201.140, to 197 permits per year for Monroe COL1,11ty with: an anticipated build out of all available permits for the Florida Keys by tile year 2023; WHEREAS, M0nrOC COL111ty amended its Comprehensive Plan to extend that date to 2026 by slowing the distribution rates of ROGO permits as set forth in F A.C- 28-20.1,40,and WHEREAS. ROGO is iniplernented, through a tier system whereby real properly is divided into three tiers establishing criteria for the evaluation of real property for the building permit application process %vithin Monroe County, 'I'lle most highly developable infill properties are designated as 'Fier III properties. Monroe County Code Sec. 1;1 3 8-28-1 and WHEREAS, there are currently approximately 8,0001 undeveloped, piivatcly owned parcels, with over 3,000 Of these Undeveloped, privately Owned parcels designated as -rier III properties in Monroe County; and WHEREAS, ClUe to [lie limitations oil the number of ROGO allocations imposed by (he State of Florida, Monroe County may be unable to issue residential building pernifts for all oaf the undeveloped privately owned parcels, in Monroe County;and Page I of 7 2125 WHEREAS, in order to reduce tile potential liability of Monroe County for property rights claims and to address the corresponding potential impacts on the County's hurricane evacuation clearance finles, the BOCC desires to implement as many acquisition i programs as possible to offset the risk of potential property rights claims'- and WHEREAS, BOCC has: A. Created the Less TImn Fee Acquisition Prograim; B. Created the Density Reduction Program by implementing Fund 316 for Acquisition; C. Autilorized the resale of cup to eleven (11: 1) lots acquilred under the Density Reduction Program with deed restrictions that stripped ability of owner to apply for a rate of growth ordinance (ROGO)allocation; D. Supported land maintenance,of conservation lands including coordination of land maintenance of vacant county owned land from the Monroe COUnty Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund (I"und 160, aka MCELMR17, a non-ad valorem: fund); E. Supported acquisition programs related to grant funding received by the COUIlty including but not limited to: a. Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) b. Hazard Mitigation Grant Prograni(HMGP)(currently in application with FDEM) C. Flood Mitigation Assistance(FMA) program: (currently developing applications); As well as F. AL111101'imd Couility and MCLA staff to coordinate witil State Department of Fnvironmental protection (DEP) and Deparfillem of Economic OppOrtUnity (DEO) on Florida Forever project properties by 2017 MernorandLUM of Agreement and Confidentiality Acknowledgement for the Florida Forever Keys Projects, located in Monroe County,as arnended for the 2 nd tittle on May 20,2020;and WHEREAS, the BOCC would like to create a prograni to forniallize the disposition of Density Reduction Lots, N,vithout development rights, and would like MCC A staff to help, create and administer that program;and WHEREAS, the, BO,CC also desires to,continue to work cooperatively with the DEf) to purchase Florida Forever Properties in tile Florida Keys foi- the purposes of preserving envirollmentallY sensitive lands and for the purposes of reducing the State and County's potential exposure to property rights claims; and NOW THEREFORE.,the parties agree as follows: SECTION I - RECITAI.,S: 'Tile above recitals are If'Lie and correct and: are incorporated herein by relerence, The parties intend for this Agreement to address program adn'linistration of acquisition programs described belo�w. SECTION 2 - ADOPTION: ']'he interlocal agreement bet"feen MCC A and BOCC dated October 19, 2016, is hereby repeated and replaced by this interlocal agreement. This agreement shall have as phased inipleimentation. Starting oil August 22, 2021, the MCLA shall, be authorized to begin Page 2 of 7 2126 implementation and management of the programs set forth in Section 3 along with access and USC of the vehicle set forth in Section 8, herein. The remainder of this agreement shall: become effective as of October 1, 2021. This agreement shall terminate upon termination of the I'lorida Keys Area of Critical State Concern designation, unless terminated earlier according to, the ternis of this agreement. SECTION 3 - PROGRAMMING:" MCLA's administration will inClUde grant management of the BOCC programs outlined below (hereinafter [lie -Programs"), including, bL11 111ot lirnited too seller and/or buyer coordination- negotiating purchase and sale agreements; ordering due diligence products on behalf of the BOCC, including but nol limited to appraisals. boundary surveys, environmental assessments and any other inspect ions required in order to facilitate the BOCC*s acquisition,and ordering closing set-vices, title corninitments, and title insurance policies on behalf" of the BOCC The MCLA staff shall be responsible for preparing all agenda items necessary to accomplish the purposes of this agreement, including but not lirnited to agenda items requiring BOC'C approval. MC LA staff shall coordinate with BOCC staff as to placement on the appropriate segment of the BOCC portion of the agenda. 1-ands, acquired under said Programs shall be purchased with funds from either the BOCC or the referenced grant programs and shall be titled in the BOCC. MCLA's administration shall inClUde land stewardship activities pursuant to Program IV below when the acquired properties are suited For nianagernent as conservation land. Otherwise, the BOCC agrees to maintain the acquired properties and MCLA's adimirdstration shall include coordinating with BOCC stalT (Facilities Maintenance or Project Management) regarding maintenance activities such as mowing,trash removal,etc. when needed. PROGRAMS: T. Less I'liag F" i iti n Lens..................................................g!LAM.�i............2 _Pjo gqip 'this is a less than, fee acquisition progra m_&-_j: to retire the rights to build dwelling units where the subject lot is owned by the adjoining homeowner. The prograrn was established by BOCC Resolution 175,- 2018 and amended by BOCC Resolutions 438-2018 and 06 -20:2Cl. If. Detis_i�Redt�ictjon A�uisitigi Pro a ii: This is a fee simple acquisition program gjrL_L i for those lots that are not suited for nidnagen'ient as conservation land. The program was established to retire the rights to build dwelling units on said lots pursuant to the 301 Interlocal; Agreement between MCLA and the BOC(',. L-)g1sity Reduction Resale ProgEgm: A prograni to resell Density Reduction Lots (lots not suited for management as conservation land) subject to deed restrictions prohibiting development with dwelling units needs to be formally established with criteria and processes as provided for in F'.S. 125.35(3). ']'lie Board has previously approved of offering eleven Duck Key lots for sale through Resolutions 379-2019 and 122-20211- neither resolution contemplated or authorized further dispositions. IV. Conservation Land Stmardshi graqi: ']'his is a program to manage conservation lands using the Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Resloration Fund (Fund 160, aka MCELMRF), a non-ad valorern ffind established pursuant to BO:CC ReSOIL[61011 112,2004 and BOCC Resolution I I I- 201 Cl. Said lands consist of conservation lands owned by the BOCC, conservation lands leased to the BOCC by the Board of"'I'rustees of the Internal Page 3 of 7 2127 1ullprOVC111C111 Trust fund c')f the State (,)I' Florida, and conservation lands owned by MCLA. V. Corrimunity Development Block Grant - Disaster- Rec.ov,M (CDBG-DR) Yoluntary I lome Buyout Program: This is a program to purchase and demolish improved properties that were darnAged during Hurricane Irma andto acquire the associated ROGO exemptions pursuant to BOCC Resolution 150-2020, thereby amended oil March 17. 20121. Properties acquired under this program must be maintained for open space, recreation,or stormwater niallagernent. V1. Ha-4,a,,ad-.,Mjtj&gtion E� i).�) - q, i i,g Cj _�L_qL_ .!Lgnd Demolition: 'This is a program: to purchase and demolish improved properties that were damaged during Hurricane Irma, to, acquire the associated ROGO exemption, and to maintain the acquired propenies as open, space. The BBC C authorized submitting a grant application for this program Oil July 18,2018 (Item D-4), V11. Flpod.-Mitigatiotl Assistance (FM'A),, Ac"luisition and, Demolition: This is a program to purchase and demolish improved properties that were darnaged during Hurricane Irma or other flood events, to acquire the associated ROGO exeniption, and to maintain the acquired properties as open space. The BOCC authorized submitting a grant application I-or this program on May 19,2021 (Item K-6). V111. Florida Forevei Prp anj: MCLA will coordinate with Florida Department of ............................................................................................... ............. gL_ Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Econornic Opportunity (DEO) regarding the State's acquisition of property 'within Florida Forever projects. MCLA will serve as the 130(',V's agent in implementing the 2017 Memorandum of Agreement, as subsequently anlended, between Monroe County and the Board of Trustees; of tile Internal Improvement ]rust FUnd of tile State of Florida and will assist DEP in identifying willing sellers within Florida Forever pr(,��ects. Nothing in this agreenient shall prevent the MCLA froni working cooperatively with t1le DEP on, acquisitions of qualifying properties under the existing statutes, regulations, and ordinances, governing land acquisitions by both entities. sEcrION 4 - FINANCANG: The BOCC Will C0111illUe to has the financial services and funding (including, but rl()t hIllited To. budgeting, purchasing/bids/procurement, paytileilit to venclors and applicants, and auditing) for the Programs referenced above. The currem funds include- Fund 316 Acquisition Fund; Fund 160: Monroe County L'Invironmental Land Managenient and Restoration, Fund (NICELMRA"), CI. B(;-DR; HM(;P; and FMA.. The Clerk of the Court will continue to issue vendor payments. and BOCC FTE payroll. The Clerk will maintain Board financial statements including annual single audit report and audit ftinctioll Of BOCC SEC"TION 5— EMPLOYMENT: The positions referenced below will be BOCCI payroll positions and to the extent not funded by the referenced grants, will be funded by the BOCC, as long as time persons currently within the positions remain employed in that position. Such funding shall include all ailliciltary funding necessary for such employee, including, but not limited to office space, technology, cell phone, insurance benefits, retirement benefits and vehicle(s) necessary to implement each position. Additionally,, MC LA EXeCUtive Director, to tile extent possible, Nvill bill the grant Programs, for time expended by the Page 4 of 7 2128 MCLA Executive Director, When grant frinds are no longer available to fund personnel services, BOCC will continue to fund the positions, subject to annual appropriation,, unless otherwise agreed to. STAFFING: POSITION NLJMBERS: Land Steward G1wF1GM-005, [,and Steward Assistant GMENV-020 New FTE Land Steward Employee TBD Acquisition Manager GMPL,N-032 Mitigation Adniinistrator GMBL,G-053 The positions listed above will be rnanagyd by and report to the MCLA Executive Director, according to tile BOCC adopted Personnel Policies and Procedures (PPP), as tilay be arnerided frorn time to time, as well as the Career Service Council Act and corresponding rules and regulations. In the case of ally Suspension, discharge, reduction in: pay, or dernotion of such eiriployees, the Executive Director shall be required to obtain Counity Adininistrator approval with a review by the Ernployee Services Director and County Attorney to assure the Executive Director followed tile PPP. SECT ION 6: Any new positions that will be added will be MCLA positions. If, at any time, arty of the employees currently occupying the positions listed above leaves the position or separates from employment with Monroe County, the position will from that point forward be an MCLA eniployee, and M'CLA will be the employer for all purposes for that position. In this case, the pat-ties will work in good faith to ainerld this agreement to Fund the position appropriate to the progratri, For each of' the five (5) positions listed above, while the position is held by a BOCC employee but managed by the MCLA Executive Director, MCLA agrees to indeninify and hold harmless the BOCC for any and all, etirployment claims filed by the employee arising out of the employment, including but not limited to: workers' compensation; unernploynient; and any clairns arising out of federal, state or local laws including but not limited to alleged violations of Arnericans with Disabilities Act as amended, Title "ill, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to the extent the costs of such clainis exceed any insurance coverage provided to the MCLA through tile County. The term "claim" shall include liability or potential liability for wages and all, other forms of darnages,as well as attorneys' fees and costs. As long as B(.),(.'C funded employees are assi�gned work under the MCLA Pursuant to this Section. the parties shall review this section no later than July I of each year to deteriume if any BOCC funded positions Should be transitioned to the MCLA. The parties shall work cooperatively to seek any legislative changes to (1I:e MCLA enatfling statute and/or ordinance that are necessary to fornialize tile transfer of the BOCC funded positions and prograrns,to the MCLA. SECTION 7 - CIS SERVICES. The BOCC will provide GIS services related to ]and acquisition, and': access and maintenance of related (JIS layers. In addition, the BOCC will continue to support and provide access to systetils, files, and data bases to support tile Programs, including but not limited to Alchemy,Community PLUS, county data servers and File directories. and permitting so,ftware platforms. SECTION 8 - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VEHICLE: "I'lie BOCC will provide the Executive Director With use of the 100 1/9384 vehicle. The vehicle covered in this interlocal agreellient will be maintained by the Counly fleet manak�erncnt and included in the replacement program, which provides benefits, such as, Page 5 of 7 2129 bulk purchasing. The MCLA will pay the county's annual maintenance, repair, and, replaceinent cost of the vehicle,estimated lay the budget office by invoice. SECTION 9- MISCELLANEOUS: A. Modifications to this Agreernent shall be valid only when reduced to writing and duly signed by all parties. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be invali'd or unenforceable to any extent, the parties agree to cornply with the rernaining terms and PrMiSiMIS, LMICSS cornpliance with the remaining terms and provisions would prevent the acconiplisfinient of the original intent ofthe agreenient between the parties. Either party rimy terminate, this Agreement at any tune, with or without cause. Terrnination shall take effect upon receipt of4ritten notification by a pally to the other party. B. Notification under this Agreement shall be made by hand delivery, U.S. certified inail, return, receipt rcrIucsted, or an express rnail with prool'of delivery. Notification by a party shall be delivered as follows: Monroe County Administrator 1100 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County Attorney 111 1: 1 12'r' Street,Suite 408 Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority Executive Director 1200 'Truman Ave., Suite 207 Key West, FL 33040 Gregory S. Oropeza, Esquire Attorney for Monroe County Coniprehensive Plan [,and Authority 221 Sirnonton Street Key West, Ft., 33040 [The reniainder of this page is intentionally blank] Page 6 of 7 2130 WITNESS WHEREOF. the parties hereto IIaVe caused this Agreement to be executed by their thereto duly authorized. s F a EVIN MADOK.CLERK MON ROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1 By: By: As Deputy 1 rlc Michelle Coldiron. Mayor A 'Pj%, Approved for legal sufficiency for reliance by the County Commission only. a Robert B. Shillinger, County Attorney :L Dignally sryned 6y Robert B.Shillmger Robert B. 5 h i l l i n g e r n N cn=Robcri B Shrllrnger,—Mon—Coun[y MCC,u=Monroe County Attorney,email=shillingcr- 6o6�monrce[otrR!'y-fLgOt'.c=�5 Date:2021.07 23 15 NOS-114'OT MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN r`*'�.r.�.,.•y,,� LAND AUTHORITY rr r_ By: By: Charles G. P(a�ttison, Execulive Director David P. Rice-Chairman i�PPRIOVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: •- By: Gregory S.Ontpeca, Esq. 77) Pa,;e 7 of 7 r 2131 COURT,,- O`.''6,JY cuic6p.'•'�jq., Kevin Madok., cPA '•O �o ........ Clerk of the Circuit Court&Comptroller—Monroe County, Florida ~RDE cooNty DATE: October 1, 2021 TO: Christine Hurley Executive Director ATTN: Dina Garnbuzza Office Manager FROM: Pamela G. Hanco&C. SUBJECT: September 15'h BOCC Meeting Enclosed is an electronic copy of the following item for your handling: G1 1st Amendment to die Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land Authority (MCLA) and die Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County for reimbursement of staff time spent on grant programs managed by MCLA. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550. cc: County Attorney Finance File KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING 500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florid 2132 305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145 FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MONROE COUNTY LAND AUTHORITY AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMS THIS FIRST AMENDMENT is made and entered into this 15th day of September,2021 by and between the MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY (hereinafter "MCLA") and the BOARD OF COUNTY COPMMISSIONERS, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter "BOCC"). WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC entered into that certain Interlocal Agreement Between the Monroe County Land Authority and the Board of County Commissions of Monroe County Regarding the Administration of Land Acquisition Programs ("ILA") on July 21, 2021; and WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC wish to enter into this First Amendment to the interlocal agreement by amending Section 3 of said document, to provide for reimbursement of staff time spent on the grant management programs; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and covenants hereinafter provided, the Parties agree as follows: SECTION 1 -RECITALS: The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. The parties intend for this Agreement to address program administration of acquisition programs described below. SECTION 2-ADOPTION: The interlocal agreement between MCLA and BOCC dated October 19, 2016, is hereby repealed, and replaced by this interlocal agreement. This agreement shall have a phased implementation. Starting on August 22,2021,the MCLA shall be authorized to begin implementation and management of the programs set forth in Section 3 along with access and use of the vehicle set forth in Section 8, herein. The remainder of this agreement shall become effective as of October 1, 2021. This agreement shall terminate upon termination of the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern designation, unless terminated earlier according to the terms of this agreement. SECTION 3 - PROGRAMMING: MCLA's administration will include grant management of the BOCC programs outlined below (hereinafter the "Programs"), including, but not limited to seller and/or buyer coordination; negotiating purchase and sale agreements; ordering due diligence products on behalf of the BOCC including but not limited to appraisals, boundary surveys, environmental assessments and any other inspections required in order to facilitate the BOCC's acquisition; and ordering closing services, title commitments, and title insurance policies on behalf of the BOCC. The MCLA staff shall be responsible for preparing all agenda items necessary to accomplish the purposes of this agreement, including but not limited to agenda items requiring BOCC Page 1 of'7 2133 approval. MCLA staff shall coordinate with BOCC staff as to placement on the appropriate segment of the BOCC portion of the agenda. Lands acquired under said Programs shall be purchased with funds from either the BOCC or the referenced grant Programs and shall be titled in the BOCC. MCLA's administration shall include land stewardship activities pursuant to Program IV below when the acquired properties are suited for management as conservation land. Otherwise, the BOCC agrees to maintain the acquired properties and MCLA's administration shall include coordinating with BOCC staff (Facilities Maintenance or Project Management) regarding maintenance activities such as mowing, trash removal, etc. when needed. PROGRAMS: I. Less Than Fee Acquisition Program: This is a less than fee acquisition program to retire the rights to build dwelling units where the subject lot is owned by the adjoining homeowner. The program was established by BOCC Resolution 175- 2018 and amended by BOCC Resolutions 438-2018 and 063-2020. II. Density Reduction Acquisition Program: This is a fee simple acquisition program for those lots that are not suited for management as conservation land. The program was established to retire the rights to build dwelling units on said lots pursuant to the 2016 Interlocal Agreement between MCLA and the BOCC. III. Density Reduction Resale Program: A program to resell Density Reduction Lots (lots not suited for management as conservation land) subject to deed restrictions prohibiting development with dwelling units needs to be formally established with criteria and processes as provided for in F.S. 125.35(3). The BOCC has previously approved of offering eleven Duck Key lots for sale through Resolutions 379-2019 and 122-2021; neither resolution contemplated or authorized further dispositions. IV. Conservation Land Stewardship Program: This is a program to manage conservation lands using the Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund (Fund 160, aka MCELMRF), a non-ad valorem fund established pursuant to BOCC Resolution 112-2004 and BOCC Resolution I 1I- 2010. Said lands consist of conservation lands owned by the BOCC,conservation lands leased to the BOCC by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida, and conservation lands owned by MCLA. V. Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout Program: This is a program to purchase and demolish improved properties that were damaged during Hurricane Irma and to acquire the associated ROGO exemptions pursuant to BOCC Resolution 150-2020, thereby amended on March 17, 2021. Properties acquired under this program must be maintained for open space, recreation, or stormwater management. VI. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Acquisition and Demolition: This is a program to purchase and demolish improved properties that were damaged Page 2 c>f 7 2134 during Hurricane Irma, to acquire the associated ROGO exemption, and to maintain the acquired properties as open space. The BOCC authorized submitting a grant application for this program on July 18, 2018 (Item D-4). VII. Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Acquisition and Demolition: This is a program to purchase and demolish improved properties that were damaged during Hurricane Irma or other flood events,to acquire the associated ROGO exemption, and to maintain the acquired properties as open space. The BOCC authorized submitting a grant application for this program on May 19, 2021 (Item K-6). VH1. Florida Forever Program: MCLA will coordinate with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) regarding the State's acquisition of property within Florida Forever projects. MCLA will serve as the BOCC's agent in implementing the 2017 Memorandum of Agreement,as subsequently amended,between Monroe County and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida and will assist DEP in identifying willing sellers within Florida Forever projects. Nothing in this agreement shall prevent the MCLA from working cooperatively with the DEP on acquisitions of qualifying properties under the existing statutes, regulations, and ordinances governing land acquisitions by both entities. The following procedures apply for the reimbursement of staff time spent on programs listed in Section 3: MCLA responsibilities include: A. In accordance with the ILA and this Amendment, MCLA agrees to assist the County in implementation of the CDBG-DR VHBO by providing associated services needed to fulfill the Subrecipient Agreement responsibilities in implementation of the VHBO Program including but not limited to developing procedures, assisting with procurement, underwriting administration, deed restriction development, real estate instrument development, title reviews, recording, etc. B. In accordance with the ILA and this Amendment, MCLA agrees to assist the County in implementation of the programs listed in Section 3 of the Interlocal by providing services needed to fulfil grant administration. County responsibilities include: A. The County agrees to reimburse the MCLA at 100% the actual cost of salary, as well as FICA taxes, withholding taxes, state and federal unemployment taxes, and retirement benefits for program management and administration. B. The County shall provide payment under this Agreement. on a cost reimbursement basis only and only after the granting agency reimburses the County for the expenses incurred. Page 3 of 7 2135 C. Reimbursement shall be made quarterly based on the MCLA's submission and the County's approval of a quarterly invoice. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act. The MCLA agrees to provide the County with documentation of all staff hours expended each pay period on a form prescribed by the County. The County may require documentation of expenditures prior to.approval of the invoice and may withhold payment if services are not satisfactorily completed or the documentation is not satisfied. Any payment due or any approval necessary under the terms of the Agreement may be withheld until all evaluation and documentation expenditures due from the MCLA and necessary adjustments thereto,have been approved by the County. However,the County agrees to use due diligence in approving and to proceed with a sense of urgency and priority in making reimbursement to the MCLA. D. The County shall only reimburse those reimbursable expenses that are reviewed and approved as complying with any and all grant agreements and those expenses that have been reimbursed by the granting agency to the County. E. After the Clerk of the BOCC examines and approves the request for reimbursement,the BOCC shall reimburse MCLA. F. Reimbursement by the County shall be made to the MCLA at the following address: Monroe County Land Authority Office 1200 Truman Avenue, Suite 207 Key West, FL 33040 G. The payments from the County to the MCLA made pursuant to this Agreement are sourced from reimbursement from the granting agencies. SECTION 4 - FINANCING: The BOCC will continue to handle the financial services and funding (including, but not limited to: budgeting, purchasing/bids/procurement, payment to vendors and applicants,and auditing)for the Programs referenced above. The current funds include: Fund 316 Acquisition Fund; Fund 160 Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund (MCELMRF); CDBG-DR; HMGP; and FMA.. The Clerk of the Court will continue to issue vendor payments. and BOCC FTE payroll. The Clerk will maintain BOCC financial statements including annual single audit report and audit function of BOCC. SECTION 5—EMPLOYMENT: The positions referenced below will be BOCC payroll positions and to the extent not funded by the referenced grants, will be funded by the BOCC, as long as the persons currently within the positions remain employed in that position. Such funding shall include all ancillary funding necessary for such employee, including, but not limited to office space, technology, cell phone, insurance benefits, retirement benefits and vehicle(s) necessary to implement each position. Additionally, !'age 4 oi'7 2136 MCLA Executive Director, to the extent possible, will bill the grant Programs for time expended by the MCLA Executive Director. When grant funds are no longer available to fund personnel services, BOCC will continue to fund the positions, subject to annual appropriation, unless otherwise agreed to. STAFFING: POSITION NUMBERS: Land Steward GMGM-005 Land Steward Assistant GMENV-020 New FTE Land Steward Employee T13D Acquisition Manager GMPLN-032 Mitigation Administrator GMBLG-053 The positions listed above will be managed by and report to the MCLA Executive Director, according to the BOCC adopted Personnel Policies and Procedures (PPP), as may be amended from time to time, as well as the Career Service Council Act and corresponding rules and regulations. In the case of any suspension, discharge,reduction in pay,or demotion of such employees,the Executive Director shall be required to obtain County Administrator approval with a review by the Employee Services Director and County Attorney to assure the Executive Director followed the PPP. SECTION 6: Any new positions that will be added will be MCLA positions. If, at any time, any of the employees currently occupying the positions listed above leaves the position or separates from employment with Monroe County, the position will from that point forward be an MCLA employee, and MCLA will be the employer for all purposes for that position. In this case,the parties will work in good faith to amend this agreement to fund the position appropriate to the program. For each of the five (5) positions listed above, while the position is held by a BOCC employee but managed by the MCLA Executive Director, MCLA agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the BOCC for any and all employment claims filed by the employee arising out of the employment, including but not limited to: workers' compensation; unemployment; and any claims arising out of federal, state or local laws including but not limited to alleged violations of Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, Title VII, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to the extent the costs of such claims exceed any insurance coverage provided to the MCLA through the County. The term "claim" shall include liability or potential liability for wages and all other forms of damages, as well as attorneys' fees and costs. As long as BOCC funded employees are assigned work under the MCLA pursuant to this Section, the parties shall review this section no later than July 1 of each year to determine if any BOCC funded positions should be transitioned to the MCLA. The parties shall work cooperatively to seek any legislative changes to the MCLA enabling statute and/or ordinance that are necessary to formalize the transfer of the BOCC funded positions and programs to the MCLA. Page 5 of'7 2137 SECTION 7 - GIS SERVICES: The BOCC will provide GIS services related to land acquisition, and access and maintenance of related GIS layers. In addition, the BOCC will continue to support and provide access to systems, files, and data bases to support the Programs, including but not limited to Alchemy, Community PLUS, county data servers and file directories, and permitting software platforms. SECTION 8 - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VEHICLE: The BOCC will provide the Executive Director with use of the 1001/9384 vehicle. The vehicle covered in this interlocal agreement will be maintained by the County fleet management and included in the replacement program, which provides benefits, such as, bulk purchasing. The MCLA will pay the county's annual maintenance, repair, and replacement cost of the vehicle, estimated by the budget office by invoice. SECTION 9 -MISCELLANEOUS: I. Modifications to this Agreement shall be valid only when reduced to writing and duly signed by all parties. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the parties agree to comply with the remaining terms and provisions, unless compliance with the remaining terms and provisions would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of the agreement between the parties. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause. Termination shall take effect upon receipt of written notification by a party to the other party. II. Notification under this Agreement shall be made by hand delivery, U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, or an express mail with proof of delivery. Notification by a party shall be delivered as follows: Monroe County Administrator 1100 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County Attorney I I 1112th Street, Suite 408 Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority Executive Director 1200 Truman Avenue, Suite 207 Key West, FL 33040 Gregory S. Oropeza, Esquire,Attorney for Monroe County Land Authority 221 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their officials thereto duly authorized. 2138 �2t `rJ KEVIN MADOK,CLERK MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COM _ By:( By: As Deputy Clerk Mayor Michelle Coldiron tau rt nroq�y r MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY /�! PPR�yEO AS TD FDAA1: LYl"2`/��rD T ��� CHRIS17NE LIMBERT•BARROWS ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY DATE 9/29/21 MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY By: - - �`�' � Date: Charles G. Pattison, Executive Director David P. Rice,Chairman APPROVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: By: )--2 s�`-- Gregory S. Oropeza, Esquire . =E = M —� N � ^r 1':wc 7 it 7 2139 GV�S COURTg c Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court& Comptroller— Monroe Count Florida o p Y, E cOVN DATE: July 13, 2022 TO: Christine Hurley Executive Director ATTN: Dina Gatnbuzza Office Manager FROM: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C. SUBJECT: June 15'BOCC Meeting Enclosed is an electronic copy of the following item for your handling: F1 2'Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land Authority and Monroe County regardi ig the adniiiiistration of Land Acquisition and Management Programs. Should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550. cc: County Attorney_ Finance File KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING 500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florid? limn 305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145 2140 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MONROE COUNTY LAND AUTHORITY AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMS THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 15th day of June, 2022 by and between the MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY (hereinafter "MCLA") and the BOARD OF COUNTY COPISSIONES, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter"BOCC"). WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC entered into that certain Interlocal Agreement Between the Monroe County Land Authority and the Board of County Commissions of Monroe County Regarding the Administration of Land Acquisition Programs ("ILA") on July 21, 2021; and WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC amended Interlocal Agreement between the Monroe County Land Authority and the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County regarding the Administration of Land Acquisition Programs("ILA")on September 15, 2021; and WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC wish to enter into this 2"d Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement, to be consistent with Chapter 2022-75, Laws of Florida (Senate Bill 442) which amended Section 380.0666, Powers of land authority, by adding a new power as follows: (3) (c) To assist the county in which it is located in the administration of state and federal grants awarded to the county for residential flood and sea-level rise mitigation projects, including grants for the elevation of structures above minimum flood elevations; the demolition and reconstruction of structures above minimum flood elevations; and the acquisition of land with structures at risk of flooding.; and WHEREAS, Section 380.0674 (2) Florida Statutes, indicates a "land authority created by a county in which one or more areas have been designated as an area of critical state concern for at least 20 consecutive years prior to removal of the designation shall continue to exist and exercise all powers granted by this chapter until terminated by law or action of the governing board pursuant to subsection (1)"and therefore,termination of this agreement is being changed from termination of the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern designation to be consistent with this section and tied to a future action by the Governing Board. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and covenants hereinafter provided,the Parties agree as follows: 2141 SECTION 1 -RECITALS: The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. The parties intend for this Agreement to address program administration of acquisition programs described below. SECTION 2-ADOPTION:The interlocal agreement between MCLA and BOCC dated September 15, 2021, is hereby repealed, and replaced by this Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement. This agreement shall terminate upon action by the governing board, pursuant to Section 380.0674 (2), Florida Statutes. SECTION 3 - PROGRAMMING: MCLA's administration will include grant management of the BOCC programs outlined below (hereinafter the "Programs"), including, but not limited to seller and/or buyer coordination; negotiating purchase and sale agreements; ordering due diligence products on behalf of the BOCC including but not limited to appraisals, boundary surveys, environmental assessments and any other inspections required in order to facilitate the BOCC's acquisition; and ordering closing services, title commitments, and title insurance policies on behalf of the BOCC. The MCLA staff shall be responsible for preparing all agenda items necessary to accomplish the purposes of this agreement, including but not limited to agenda items requiring BOCC approval. MCLA staff shall coordinate with BOCC staff as to placement on the appropriate segment of the BOCC portion of the agenda. Lands acquired under said Programs shall be purchased with funds from either the BOCC or the referenced grant Programs and shall be titled in the BOCC. MCLA's administration shall include land stewardship activities pursuant to Program IV below when the acquired properties are suited for management as conservation land. Otherwise, the BOCC agrees to maintain the acquired properties and MCLA's administration shall include coordinating with BOCC staff (Facilities Maintenance, Parks and Beaches, or Project Management) regarding maintenance activities such as mowing,trash removal, etc. when needed. PROGRAMS: I. Less Than Fee Acquisition Program: This is a less than fee acquisition program to retire the rights to build dwelling units where the subject lot is owned by the adjoining homeowner. II. Density Reduction Acquisition Program: This is a fee simple acquisition program for those lots that are not suited for management as conservation land. The program was established to retire the rights to build dwelling units on said lots pursuant to the 2016 Interlocal Agreement between MCLA and the BOCC. Density Reduction Resale Program: A program to resell Density Reduction Lots (lots not suited for management as conservation land) subject to deed restrictions prohibiting development with dwelling units. III. Conservation Land Stewardship Program: This is a program to manage conservation lands using the Monroe County Environmental Land Management 2142 and Restoration Fund (Fund 160, aka MCELMRF), a non-ad valorem fund established pursuant to BOCC Resolution 149-2022. Said lands consist of conservation lands owned by the BOCC, conservation lands leased to the BOCC by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida, and conservation lands owned by MCLA. IV. Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout Program: This is a program to purchase and demolish improved properties that were damaged during Hurricane Irma and to acquire the associated ROGO exemptions pursuant to BOCC Resolution 150-2020, thereby amended on March 17, 2021. Properties acquired under this program must be maintained for open space, recreation, or stormwater management. V. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Acquisition and Demolition; Elevation: This is a program to purchase and demolish improved properties that were damaged during Hurricane Irma, to acquire the associated ROGO exemption, and to maintain the acquired properties as open space or to Elevate Existing Structures above minimum flood elevation requirements funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)Acquisition and Demolition;Elevation: This is a program to purchase and demolish improved properties that were damaged during Hurricane Irma or other flood events, to acquire the associated ROGO exemption, and to maintain the acquired properties as open space or to Elevate Existing Structures above minimum flood elevation requirements funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). VI. Florida Forever Program: MCLA will coordinate with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) regarding the State's acquisition of property within Florida Forever projects. MCLA will serve as the BOCC's agent in implementing the 2017 Memorandum of Agreement,as subsequently amended, between Monroe County and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida and will assist DEP in identifying willing sellers within Florida Forever projects. Nothing in this agreement shall prevent the MCLA from working cooperatively with the DEP on acquisitions of qualifying properties under the existing statutes, regulations,and ordinances governing land acquisitions by both entities. VII. Code Compliance Foreclosure Lot Coordination: After the B.O.C.C. has acquired title to a lot either through a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through court action arising from a Code Compliance Lien,the MCLA may assist in management of a lot if it will be classified as conservation lots, preserved as density reduction lots, or resold after removal of development rights in accordance with the programs described above managed by the MCLA. 2143 The following procedures apply for the reimbursement of staff time spent on programs listed in Section 3: MCLA responsibilities include: A. In accordance with the ILA and this Amendment, MCLA agrees to assist the County in implementation of the CDBG-DR VHBO and HMGP & FMA by providing associated services needed to fulfill the Subrecipient Agreement responsibilities in implementation of the Programs including but not limited to developing procedures, assisting with procurement, construction, underwriting administration, deed restriction development, real estate instrument development, title reviews, recording, etc. B. In accordance with the ILA and this Amendment, MCLA agrees to assist the County in implementation of the programs of the Interlocal by providing services needed to fulfil grant administration. County responsibilities include: A. The County agrees to reimburse the MCLA at 100% the actual cost of salary, as well as FICA taxes, withholding taxes, state and federal unemployment taxes, and retirement benefits for program management and administration for the CDBG-DR, HMGP, and FMA programs, in accordance with State and Federal Program regulations. B. The County shall provide payment under this Agreement on a cost reimbursement basis only and only after the granting agency reimburses the County for the expenses incurred. C. Reimbursement shall be made quarterly based on the MCLA's submission and the County's approval of a quarterly invoice. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act. The MCLA agrees to provide the County with documentation of all staff hours expended each pay period on a form prescribed by the County. The County may require documentation of expenditures prior to approval of the invoice and may withhold payment if services are not satisfactorily completed or the documentation is not satisfied. Any payment due or any approval necessary under the terms of the Agreement may be withheld until all evaluation and documentation expenditures due from the MCLA and necessary adjustments thereto, have been approved by the County. However, the County agrees to use due diligence in approving and to proceed with a sense of urgency and priority in making reimbursement to the MCLA. D. The County shall only reimburse those reimbursable expenses that are reviewed and approved as complying with any and all grant agreements and those expenses that have been reimbursed by the granting agency to the County. 11age 4 of 2144 E. After the Clerk of the BOCC examines and approves the request for reimbursement, the BOCC shall reimburse MCLA. F. Reimbursement by the County shall be made to the MCLA at the following address: Monroe County Land Authority Office 1200 Truman Avenue, Suite 207 Key West, FL 33040 G. The payments from the County to the MCLA made pursuant to this Agreement are sourced from reimbursement from the granting agencies. SECTION 4 - FINANCING: The BOCC will continue to handle the financial services and funding (including, but not limited to: budgeting, purchasing/bids/procurement, payment to vendors and applicants,and auditing)for the Programs referenced above. The current funds include: Fund 316 Acquisition Fund; Fund 160 Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund (MCELMRF); CDBG-DR; HMGP; and FMA. The Clerk of the Court will continue to issue vendor payments. and BOCC FTE payroll. The Clerk will maintain BOCC financial statements including annual single audit report and audit function of BOCC. SECTION 5—EMPLOYMENT:The positions referenced below will be BOCC payroll positions and to the extent not funded by the referenced grants, will be funded by the BOCC, as long as the persons currently within the positions remain employed in that position. Such funding shall include all ancillary funding necessary for such employee, including, but not limited to office space, technology, cell phone, insurance benefits, retirement benefits and vehicle(s) necessary to implement each position. Additionally, MCLA Executive Director, to the extent possible, will bill the grant Programs for time expended by the MCLA Executive Director. When grant funds are no longer available to fund personnel services, BOCC will continue to fund the positions, subject to annual appropriation, unless otherwise agreed to. STAFFING: POSITION NUMBERS: Land Steward GMGM-005 Land Steward Assistant GMENV-020 Land Steward Assistant GMENV021 Acquisition Manager GMPLN-032 Mitigation Administrator GMBLG-053 The positions listed above will be managed by and report to the MCLA Executive Director, according to the BOCC adopted Personnel Policies and Procedures (PPP), as may be amended from time to time, as well as the Career Service Council Act and corresponding rules and regulations. In the case of any suspension,discharge,reduction in pay,or demotion of such employees,the Executive Director shall be required to obtain 5 of 8 2145 County Administrator approval with a review by the Employee Services Director and County Attorney to assure the Executive Director followed the PPP. SECTION 6: Any new positions that will be added will be MCLA positions. If, at any time, any of the employees currently occupying the positions listed above leaves the position or separates from employment with Monroe County, the position will from that point forward be an MCLA employee, and MCLA will be the employer for all purposes for that position. In this case,the parties will work in good faith to amend this agreement to fund the position appropriate to the program. For each of the five (5) positions listed above, while the position is held by a BOCC employee but managed by the MCLA Executive Director, MCLA agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the BOCC for any and all employment claims filed by the employee arising out of the employment, including but not limited to: workers' compensation; unemployment; and any claims arising out of federal, state or local laws including but not limited to alleged violations of Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, Title VII, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to the extent the costs of such claims exceed any insurance coverage provided to the MCLA through the County. The term "claim" shall include liability or potential liability for wages and all other forms of damages, as well as attorneys' fees and costs. As long as BOCC funded employees are assigned work under the MCLA pursuant to this Section, the parties shall review this section no later than July 1 of each year to determine if any BOCC funded positions should be transitioned to the MCLA. The parties shall work cooperatively to seek any legislative changes to the MCLA enabling statute and/or ordinance that are necessary to formalize the transfer of the BOCC funded positions and programs to the MCLA. SECTION 7 - GIS SERVICES: The BOCC will provide GIS services related to land acquisition, and access and maintenance of related GIS layers. In addition, the BOCC will continue to support and provide access to systems, files, and data bases to support the Programs, including but not limited to Alchemy, Community PLUS, county data servers and file directories, and permitting software platforms. SECTION 8 - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VEHICLE: The BOCC will transfer vehicle 1001/9384 vehicle to the MCLA. The MCLA will pay the maintenance, repair, and replacement cost of the vehicle by invoice. SECTION 9 - MISCELLANEOUS: I. Modifications to this Agreement shall be valid only when reduced to writing and duly signed by all parties. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the parties agree to comply with the remaining terms and provisions, unless compliance with the remaining terms and provisions would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of the agreement between the parties. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any 2146 time,with or without cause. Termination shall take effect upon receipt of written notification by a party to the other party. 11. Notification under this Agreement shall be made by hand delivery, U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, or an express mail with proof of delivery. Notification by a party shall be delivered as follows: Monroe County Administrator 1100 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County Attorney I I I I 12th Street, Suite 408 Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority Executive Director 1200 Truman Avenue, Suite 207 Key West, Fl,33040 Gregory S.Oropeza, Esquire, Attorney for Monroe County Land Authority 221 Simonton Street Key West, Fl,33040 SECTION 10—EFFECTIVE DATE: This amendment shall become effective on July 1,2022. I IT MESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be ex cuted offici als thereto duly authorized. , J, K *,+AADOK,CLERK MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: By.-_ As Deputy (-lerk Mayor David P. ice lag '7 f 8 2147 APPROVED FOR FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR RELIANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY B.O.C.C. ONLY: Digitally signed by Robert B.Shilli.ge, DN:—Robert B.Shillinger.-B.O.C.C.of Monroe Robert B. Shillinger County,FL.o—County Attorney,email=shflhnger� b,barnonn—ounty-fi.gov,cmUS t FOY., Date:2022.06.16 11:34:29-0400' __.......... obert B. Shillinger, County Attorney fl MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY By:")")").. .. Date: . .................... Christine Hurley, Executiv irector David P. Rice, Chairman APPROVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: By: o.',.......... Gregory S. Oropeza, Esquire 2148 GV�S COURTq c o: A Kevin Madok, CPA - �o ........ � Clerk of the Circuit Court& Comptroller Monroe County, Florida �z cooN DATE: October 11, 2022 TO: Christine Hurley Executive Director ATTN: Dina Gannbuzza Office Manager FROM: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk SUBJECT: September 21st BOCC Meeting Enclosed is an electronic copy of the following item for your handling: G1 Third Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land Authority (MCLA) and the Monroe Countv Board of Countv Commissioners (BOCC) regarding the administration of Land Acquisition and Management Progranns. Should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550. cc: Cotmty Attorney_ Finance File KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY 500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070 2149 THIRD AMENDED AND RESTA,rED INTERLOC AL GREEM EN'T BETWEEN THE MONROE COUNTY LAND AUTHORITY ANDTHE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUN"rY REGARDING THE ADMINISTRA"TION OF LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMS THIS THIRD M E DED AND RESTATED I1 'TERLOC ALA('-'.REEME "r is armada and entered into this 21st day of September 2022 by and between the ONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORFTY (hereinafter " C LA") and the BOARD OF' COUNT'COUNT'Y CeC PMMISSIONE11 S, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter"'BO C"). WHEREAS,S, MC1.., . and the BOC°C entered into that certain 1nnterlocaal Agreement Between the Monroe County 1...,arnd Authority and the Board of County Commissions of Monroe o urnty Regarding than Adniinistration of Land Acquisition Programs (11.A") on „luuly 21, 2021.; and WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC amended 1auterlocal Agreement between the Monroe County 1...,snAd Authority and the Board aa1" County Commissioners of Monroe County regarding the Administration of 1..,aannd Acquisition Programs("ILA")on S patenanl:n r 15, 2021 and „launne 1 5, 2022; and WHEREAS, MCLA and the BBC C wish to enter into this .and Arriended and Restated 1rnterlaacad Agreement. NOW, TiIEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and Covenants na nts hereinafter provided, the Parties agree e as follows: SECTION I ,,,. RECITALS:ALS: The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated d herein by reference. 'The parties intend for this Agreement to address progr rn administration of acquisition programs described below, SECTION 2 - Dov'rIO : The Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between MCLA and BOC;C; dated June 15,2022, is hereby repealed,and replaced by this 'Third Amended and Il a„staated 1aaterlocal Agreement, SECTION - P CSC" MING: MC LA's administration will include grant management of the BOC;C; programs outlined below (hereinafter the "Prop r runs"), including, but nnn_at limited to seller and/or buyer coordination; negotiating purchase arid sale agreements; ordering dace diligence products on behalf of the BOCC including but not limited to appraisals, boundary surveys, environmental assessments arid any rather inspections required in order to facilitate the BBC C s acquisition;; and ordering closinn, services, title commitments,ennts, and title insurance policies on behalf of the BOCC. The MC LA staff shall be responsible onsible for preparing all agenda items necessary to accomplish the purposes s of this agreement, including but nnaat limited to agenda items requiring 1 OCC approval. MCI..,A staff shall coordinate with BOC;C, staafT as to placement on the 2150 appropriate segment of the BOCC portion of the agenda. Lands acquired under said Programs shall be purchased with funds from either the BOCC or the referenced grant Programs and shall be titled in the BO( C. MCLA's adrninistration shall in land stewardship activities pursuant to 1f)rogram IV below when the acquired properties are suited for management as conservation land, Otherwise, the BOCC agrees to maintain the acquired properties and MCL,A`s administration shall include coordinating with BOCC staff (Facilities Maintenance, Parks and Beaches, or Project Management) regarding amintenance activities such as mowing,trash removal, etc,, when needed. 1® I.,ess Than Fee Aco.!.j s i tipn_EEqgg1m. This is a less than fee program to retire the rights to build dwelling units where the subject lot is owned by the adjoining homeowner. 11. Q�en;it _&�O : This is a fee simple acquisition program for those lots that are not suited for management as conservation land. The program was established to retire the rights to build dwelling units on said lots pursuant to the 2016 Interlocal Agreement between MCLA and the BOCC. Qensit Reduction Resade Prorram: A program to reselI Ilf)ensity, Reduction I...,ots (lots not suited fior management as conservation land) subject to deed restrictions prohibiting development with dwelling units. 111. Conservation Land St e.E.a.r s.h im.............P.I.oz,r.a gi, This is a program to manage ... .. ... .... ..... �_o_nservatiorn­ian'ds" u s i n g. th e Monro..e Co-i my Environmental L.and Management and Restoration Fund (Fund 160, al(a MCELNU), a non-ad valorem fund established pursuant to BO(.V Resolution 149-2022. Said lands consist of conservation lands owned by the BOCC, conservation lands leased to the BOCC by the Board of Trust ees of the Internal Improvement 'rrust Fund of the State of Florida, and conservation lands owned by MCI,A. IV. LC2o!mnMm Lu n�i_p .............(.,Q� 1..3..Q-Q.RJ .... ...................... Yolu nag, p pai n ff nayaannt rca srarrn. This is a prograrn to purchase and demolish improved properties that were damaged during I furricane irma and to acquire the associated ROGO exemptions pursuant to BOCC Resolution 150 1020, thereby amended on March 17, 2021, Properties acquired urtder this program must be maintained for open space, recreation, or stormwater management. V. I lazard Mi iaarion rannt Praap ragl_J11h1Q � A, gisition and Demolition- �i�Pc i o n: -am to purchase and demolish improved properties that e vation: This is a progo ............................................................. were daniaged during Hurricane Irma, to acquire the associated ROGO exemption, and to maintarin the acquired properties as open space or to Elevate Existing Structures above minit-num flood elevation requirements funded by II-ederag Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 1 2 o f 7 2151 FIKood lylutuggatuon Assusta nc ffi��isutuorn and Demolition- 1',levation: Thus is uu program to purchase and demolish improved properties that were damaged during Hurricane Irma or other flood events, to acquire the associated R.OGO exemption, and to maintain the acquired d properties as open space or to Elevate Existxisl'ing Structures abovemm�urnumrm.urrn ff ood l vatio n requirements funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FE MA). 1. Florida........➢;°°.orever......Prog!: ae LA will coordinatewith Florida Department of f vuro nm e ntal Prante.cturarn (ICI-: ) and Department of Economic Opportunity (DECK) regarding the State's acquisition of property within Florida Forever projects. I C;LA will serve as the BOC;C;'s agent in innplenienting the 2017 Memorandum asp"Agreement,as subsequently amended,between Monroe ,ou my and the Board ofTrustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund ofthe State of Florida and will assist IC EP in identifying willing sellers within Florida Forever projects. Nothing in this agreement shall prevent the MC;I...,A from working cooperatively with the DEP on acquisitions of qualifying properties s under the existing statutes, regulations,ns, and ordinances governing land acquisitions by both entities. IR® Code Compliance Foreclosure Lint C oordurnatiow After the 1 .O.C.C;. has acquired title to nu last either through a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through court action arising from a Code Compliance I.. enn,the MCrLA may assist in management of lint if it will he classified as conservation lots, preserved as den,suty reduction buts, or resold after removal of development rights in accordance with the programs described above managed by the MCLA.. The following procedures apply for the reimbursement of staff turnne spasm on programs lusted in Section 3: MCLA responsibilities nsuhulities include: A. In accordance with the ILA and this Anrne ndrnnenIlt, MCLA agrees to assist the County in implementation of the CDBG-DR ° `I- BO and HMGP & FMA by providing associated services rneedad to fuulffAll the Suhrecipnuernt Agreement responsibilities nsuhulities in implementation of the Programs including but not limited to developing procedures, assisting with procurement, construction, underwriting administration, deed restriction development, real estate instrument development, title reviews, recording, etc. ff u In accordance with the ILA and this Amendment, MC LA agrees to assist the County in implementation of than programs of the Innterlocal by providing services needed to fulfil grant administration. County responsibilities include: A. The County unty agrees to reunmmhuarse the MC;I...,A al: 100% the actual cost off`salary, as well as FICA taxes, withholding taxes, state and federal unemployment taxis, and retirement benefits for program management and administration for than C,D13G-DID., 11 ige 3 cog` A 2152 IJMGP, arid FMA programs, in accordance with State and Federal Program regulations. B. If allowable under a grant agreement, the County shall provide payment under this Agreement on a cost reimbursement basis after the granting agency reimburses the County for the expenses incurred. For grant agreements requiring County disbursement of funds prior to grant reimbursement, the County will provide payment to MCI..,A and then request reimbursement from the granting agency, If' reimbursement under the grant is denied, MCLA will be required to refund the payment to the County. C. Reimbursement shall be made based on the MCI..,A's submission and the County's approval of a invoice. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Florida I..,ocal Government Prompt Payment Act. 'rhe MCI.,A agrees to provide the County with documentation of all staff hours expended each pay period on a form prescribed by the County. The County may require documentation of expenditures prior to approval of the invoice and may withhold payment if services are not satisfactorily completed or the documentation is not satisfied. Any payment due or any approval necessary under the terms of the Agreement may be withheld until all evaluation and documentation expenditures due from the MCI...,A and necessary adjustments thereto, have been approved by the County. However, the County agrees to use due diligence in approving and to proceed with a sense of urgency and priority in making reimbursement to the MCI...A,, D. The County shall reimburse those rein-ibursable expenses that are reviewed and approved as complying with any and all grant agreements. E. After the Clerk of the BOCC examines and approves the request for reimbursement, .1 the CC shall reimburse MCI...A. F. Reimbursement by the County shall be made to the MCL.A at the following address: Monroe County Land Authority Office 1200 ,rrunwn Avenme, Suite 207 Key West,FL 33040 G. The payments from the County to the MCLA made pursuant to this Agreement are sourced from reimbursement fi-otn the granting agencies, SECTION 4 - FINANCING: The BOCC will continue to handle the frnanciaI services and funding (including, but not limited to: budgeting, purchasing/bids/procurement, payment to vendors and applicants,and auditing) for the Programs referenced above. The current funds include: Fund 316 Acquisition Fund; Fund 160 Monroe County Environmental 1.,and Management and Restoration Fund (MCEI...,MRF); CDBG-DR; HMGP; and FMA. The Clerk of the Court will continue to issue vendor payments. and 11"'I[ge 4 fjf`' 2153 BOCC EYE payroll. The Clerk will maintain BOCC financial staterrients including annual single audit report and audit function of BOCC. SEC"r[ON 5 EMPLOYMEN,r: The positions referenced below will be BOCC payroll positions and to the extent not funded by the referenced grants, will be funded by the BOCC, as long as the persons currently within the positions remain employed in that position., Such funding shall include all ancillary funding necessary for such employee, including, but not limited to office space., technology, cell phone, insurance benefits, retirement benefits and vehicle(s) necessary to implement each position. Additionally,, MCLA Executive Director, to the extent possible, will bill the grant Programs for firrie expended by the MCLA Executive Director. When grant funds are no longer available to fund personnel services. BOCC will continue to fund the positions, subpect to annual appropriation, unless otherwise agreed to. s"rAFFING: POSITION NUMIBERS: L.,and Steward GMGM 005 Land Steward Assistant GMENV-020 L.,and Steward Assistant GMENV021 Acquisition Manager GMPLN-032 Mitigation Administrator GMBL..,G 053 The positions listed above will be managed by and report to the MCLA Executive Director, according to the BOCC adopted Personnel Policies and Procedures (PPP), as may be aniended from time to tirne, as well as the Career Service Council Act and corresponding rules and regulations. In the case of any suspension,discharge, reduction in pay,or demotion of such employees,the Executive Director shall be required to obtain County Administrator approval with a review by the Employee Services Director and County Attorney to assure the Executive Director followed the PPP, SECTION 6: Any new positions that will be added will be MC L.A positions. If, at any firne, any of the employees currently occupying the positions listed above leaves the position or separates fli-on-i employment with Monroe County, the position will from that point forward be an MCLA ernployee, and MCLA will be the employer for all purposes for that Position" In this case,the parties will work in good faith to amend this agreement to fund the position appropriate to the progran,-i. For each of the five (5) positions listed above, while the position is held by a BOCC employee but managed by the MCLA Executive Director, MC LA agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the BOCC for any and all employment claims filed by the employee arising out of the employment, including but not limited to: workers' compensation; unernployment; and any claims arising out of federal, state or local laws including bunt not limited to alleged violations of Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, Title VII, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to the extent the costs of such claims exceed any insurance coverage provided to the MC LA through the County, The 1[la""le 5 of-7 2154 term "clahn" shall include liability or potential liability for wages and all other forms of damages, as well as attorneys' flees and costs. As long as BOCC funded employees are assigned work tinder the MC LA pursuant to this Section, the parties shall review this section no later than July I of each year to determine if any BOCC funded positions should be transitioned to the MCI..,A., The parties shall work cooperatively to seek. any legislative changes to the MCLA enabling statute and/or ordinance that are necessary to formalize the transfi,:r of the BOCC funded positions and programs to the MCLA. SECTION 7 - GIS SERVICES: 'rhe BOCC will provide GIS services related to land acquisition, and access and maintenance of related GIS layers.. In addition, the BOC'C will continue to support and provide access to systems, files, and data bases to support the Programs, including but not limited to Alchemy, Community PUJS, county data servers and file directories, and permitting software platforms. SEcriON 8 - EX.111�',UJTIVE DIRECTOR VEHICLE: The BOCC will transfer vehicle 1 00U9384 vehicle to the MCLA. The MCLA will pay the maintenance, repair, and rep lacernent cost of the vehicle by invoice., SECTION 9 - MISCELLANEOUS: 1. Modifications to this Agreement shall be valid only when reduced to writing and duly signed by all parties. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the parties agree to comply with the remaining ternis and provisions, unless compliance with the remaining terms and provisions would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent. of the agreement between the parties. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time,with or without cause.. Termination shall take effect upon receipt of written notification by as party to the other party., 11. Notification under this Agreetnent shall be made by hand delivery, U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, or an express mail with proof of delivery. Notification by a party shall be delivered as follows: Moiairoe Couirity Administrator I 100 Simonton Street Key West, R., 33040 Monroe County Attorney I I I I 12th Street, Suite 408 Key West, FL 33040 Moniroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority Executive Director 1200"Fruman Avenue, Suite 207 Key West, R., 33040 "'age 6) (I�ff7 2155 Gregory S. Oropeza, Esquire, Attorney for Monroe County Land Authority 221 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 SECTION 10 — EFFECTIVE DATE: This amendment shall become effective upon execution by all parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their officials thereto duly authorized. c� . Z IN MADOK, CLERK MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF o�AF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: By: As Deputy 04erk vI Mayor David PAFrice APPROVED FOR FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR RELIANCE BY THE , MONROE COUNTY B.O.C.C. ONLY: Digitally signed by Hobert B.5hALnger DN.cn=Robert B.Shillinger,o-Monroe County BOCC. Robert B. S h i I I i n g e r"-.ou=Monroe County'ttamey.email=sl,lilinger- .. —Kati9 m—nmecounty-R.gov,c=USBy: 41 Dale:2022.09.2612:35:25-04'00' N.h1,. 1''' ""' Robert B. Shillinger, County Attorney E� = 1 — /7 I) MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -; LAND AUTHORITY By: V"l Date: r - Christine Hurley, E ecutiv. Director David P. Rice, Chairman APPROVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Gregory S. Oropeza, Esquire Page 7 of 7 2156 GVS COURTq° o: A Kevin Madok, CPA - �o ........ � Clerk of the Circuit Court& Comptroller Monroe County, Florida �z cooN DATE: October 11, 2024 TO: Cynthia Guerra, Acting Executive Director of the Land Authority ATTN: Dina Gambuzza, Property Specialist Land Authority FROM: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk SUBJECT: September 11, 2024 BOCC Meeting The following item has been executed and added to the record: S3 4th Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land Authority (MCLA) and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regarding the administration of Land Acquisition and Management Programs. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550. cc: County Attorney Finance File KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY 500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070 2157 FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MONROE COUNTY LAND AUTHORITY AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMS THIS FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this llth day of September 2024 by and between the MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY (hereinafter "MCLA") and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, a political subdivision of the State of Florida(hereinafter"BOCC"). WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC entered into that certain Interlocal Agreement Between the Monroe County Land Authority and the Board of County Commissions of Monroe County Regarding the Administration of Land Acquisition Programs ("ILA") on July 21, 2021; and WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC amended Interlocal Agreement between the Monroe County Land Authority and the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County regarding the Administration of Land Acquisition Programs ("ILA")on September 15, 2021; June 15, 2022; and September 21, 2022; and WHEREAS, MCLA and the BOCC wish to enter into this 4th Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement,transferringthe Hazard Mitigation GrantProgram (HMGP) Acquisition and Demolition and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Acquisition and Demolition; Elevation Programs back to County Administration. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and covenants hereinafter provided,the Parties agree as follows: SECTION 1 - RECITALS:The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. The parties intend for this Agreement to address program administration of acquisition programs described below. SECTION 2 - ADOPTION: The Third Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between MCLA and BOCC dated September 21, 2022, is hereby repealed, and replaced by this Fourth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement. SECTION 3 - PROGRAMMING: MCLA's administration will include grant management of the BOCC programs outlined below (hereinafter the "Programs"), including, but not limited to seller and/or buyer coordination; negotiating purchase and sale agreements; ordering due diligence products on behalf of the BOCC including but not limited to appraisals, boundary surveys, environmental assessments and any other inspections required in order to facilitate the BOCC's acquisition; and ordering closing services, title commitments, and title insurance policies on behalf of the BOCC. The MCLA staff shall be responsible for preparing all agenda items necessary to accomplish Page I of 2158 the purposes of this agreement,including but not limited to agenda items requiring BOCC approval. MCLA staff shall coordinate with BOCC staff as to placement on the appropriate segment*of the BOCC portion of the agenda. Lands acquired under said Programs shall be purchased with funds from either the BOCC or the referenced grant Programs and shall be titled in the BOCC. MCLA's administration shall include land stewardship activities pursuant to Program IV below when the acquired properties are suited for management as conservation land. Otherwise, the BOCC agrees to maintain the acquired properties and MCLA's administration shall include coordinating with BOCC staff (Facilities Maintenance, Parks and Beaches, or Project Management) regarding maintenance activities such as mowing, trash removal, etc. when needed. PROGRAMS: I. Less Than Fee Acquisition Program: This is a less than fee program to retire the rights to build dwelling units where the subject lot is owned by the adjoining homeowner. II. Density Reduction Acquisition Program: This is a fee simple acquisition program for those lots that are not suited for management as conservation land. The program was established to retire the rights to build dwelling units on said lots pursuant to the 2016 Interlocal Agreement between MCLA and the BOCC. Density Reduction Resale Program: A program to resell Density Reduction Lots (lots not suited for management as conservation land) subject to deed restrictions prohibiting development with dwelling units. III. Conservation Land Stewardship Program: This is a program to manage conservation lands using the Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund (Fund 160, aka MCELMRF), a non-ad valorem fund established pursuant to BOCC Resolution 149-2022. Said lands consist of conservation lands owned by the BOCC, conservation lands leased to the BOCC by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida,and conservation lands owned by MCLA. IV. Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout Program: This is a program to purchase and demolish improved properties that were damaged during Hurricane Irma and to acquire the associated ROGO exemptions pursuant to BOCC Resolution 150-2020, thereby amended on March 17, 2021. Properties acquired under this program must be maintained for open space, recreation, or stormwater management. V. Florida Forever Program: MCLA will coordinate with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) regarding the State's acquisition of property within Florida Forever projects. MCLA will serve as the BOCC's agent in implementing the 2017 Memorandum of Agreement, as subsequently amended,between Monroe County Page 2 of 2159 and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida and will assist DEP in identifying willing sellers within Florida Forever projects. Nothing in this agreement shall prevent the MCLA from working cooperatively with the DEP on acquisitions of qualifying properties under the existing statutes, regulations, and ordinances governing land acquisitions by both entities. VI. Code Compliance Foreclosure Lot Coordination: After the B.O.C.C. has acquired title to a lot either through a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through court action arising from a Code Compliance Lien,the MCLA may assist in management of a lot if it will be classified as conservation lots, preserved as density reduction lots, or resold after removal of development rights in accordance with the programs described above managed by the MCLA. The following procedures apply for the reimbursement of staff time spent on programs listed in Section 3: MCLA responsibilities include: A. In accordance with the ILA and this Amendment, MCLA agrees to assist the County in implementation of the CDBG-DR VHBO by providing associated services needed to fulfill the Subrecipient Agreement responsibilities in implementation of the Programs including but not limited to developing procedures, assisting with procurement,construction, underwriting administration, deed restriction development, real estate instrument development, title reviews, recording, etc. B. In accordance with the ILA and this Amendment, MCLA agrees to assist the County in implementation of the programs of the Interlocal by providing services needed to fulfil grant administration. County responsibilities include: A. The County agrees to reimburse the MCLA at 100% the actual cost of salary, as well as FICA taxes, withholding taxes, state and federal unemployment taxes, and retirement benefits for program management and administration for the CDBG-DR in accordance with State and Federal Program regulations. B. If allowable under a grant agreement, the County shall provide payment under this Agreement on a cost reimbursement basis after the granting agency reimburses the County for the expenses incurred. For grant agreements requiring County disbursement of funds prior to grant reimbursement, the County will provide payment to MCLA and then request reimbursement from the granting agency. If reimbursement under the grant is denied, MCLA will be required to refund the payment to the County. C. Reimbursement shall be made based on the MCLA's submission and the County's approval of a invoice. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Florida Local 2160 Government Prompt Payment Act. The MCLA agrees to provide the County with documentation of all staff hours expended each pay period on a form prescribed by the County. The County may require documentation of expenditures prior to approval of the invoice and may withhold payment if services are not satisfactorily completed or the documentation is not satisfied. Any payment due or any approval necessary under the terms of the Agreement may be withheld until all evaluation and documentation expenditures due from the MCLA and necessary adjustments thereto, have been approved by the County. However, the County agrees to use due diligence in approving and to proceed with a sense of urgency and priority in making reimbursement to the MCLA. D. The County shall reimburse those reimbursable expenses that are reviewed and approved as complying with any and all grant agreements. E. After the Clerk of the BOCC examines and approves the request for reimbursement, the BOCC shall reimburse MCLA. F. Reimbursement by the County shall be made to the MCLA at the following address: Monroe County Land Authority Office 1200 Truman Avenue, Suite 207 Key West, FL 33040 G. The payments from the County to the MCLA made pursuant to this Agreement are sourced from reimbursement from the granting agencies. SECTION 4 - FINANCING: The BOCC will continue to handle the financial services and funding (including, but not limited to: budgeting, purchasing/bids/procurement, payment to vendors and applicants,and auditing)for the Programs referenced above. The current funds include: Fund 316 Acquisition Fund; Fund 160 Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund (MCELMRF); and CDBG-DR. The Clerk of the Court will continue to issue vendor payments. and BOCC FTE payroll. The Clerk will maintain BOCC financial statements including annual single audit report and audit function of BOCC. SECTION 5—EMPLOYMENT: The positions referenced below will be BOCC payroll positions and to the extent not funded by the referenced grants, will be funded by the BOCC, as long as the persons currently within the positions remain employed in that position. Such funding shall include all ancillary funding necessary for such employee, including, but not limited to office space, technology, cell phone, insurance benefits, retirement benefits and vehicle(s) necessary to implement each position. Additionally, MCLA Executive Director, to the extent possible, will bill the grant Programs for time expended by the MCLA Executive Director. When grant funds are no longer available to fund personnel services, BOCC will continue to fund the positions, subject to annual appropriation, unless otherwise agreed to. U'age. 4 of 7 2161 STAFFING: POSITION NUMBERS: Land Steward GMGM-005 Acquisition Manager GMPLN-032 The positions listed above will be managed by and report to the MCLA Executive Director, according to the BOCC adopted Personnel Policies and Procedures (PPP), as may be amended from time to time, as well as the Career Service Council Act and corresponding rules and regulations. In the case of any suspension,discharge, reduction in pay,or demotion of such employees,the Executive Director shall be required to obtain County Administrator approval with a review by the Employee Services Director and County Attorney to assure the Executive Director followed the PPP. SECTION 6: Any new positions that will be added will be MCLA positions. If, at any time, any of the employees currently occupying the positions listed above leaves the position or separates from employment with Monroe County, the position will from that point forward be an MCLA employee, and MCLA will be the employer for all purposes for that position. In this case,the parties will work in good faith to amend this agreement to fund the position appropriate to the program. For each of the two (2) positions listed above, while the position is held by a BOCC employee but managed by the MCLA Executive Director, MCLA agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the BOCC for any and all employment claims filed by the employee arising out of the employment, including but not limited to: workers' compensation; unemployment; and any claims arising out of federal, state or local laws including but not limited to alleged violations of Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, Title VII, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to the extent the costs of such claims exceed any insurance coverage provided to the MCLA through the County. The term "claim" shall include liability or potential liability for wages and all other forms of damages, as well as attorneys' fees and costs. As long as BOCC funded employees are assigned work under the MCLA pursuant to this Section, the parties shall review this section no later than July 1 of each year to determine if any BOCC funded positions should be transitioned to the MCLA. The parties shall work cooperatively to seek any legislative changes to the MCLA enabling statute and/or ordinance that are necessary to formalize the transfer of the BOCC funded positions and programs to the MCLA. SECTION 7 - GIS SERVICES: The BOCC will provide GIS services related to land acquisition, and access and maintenance of related GIS layers. In addition, the BOCC will continue to support and provide access to systems, files, and data bases to support the Programs, including but not limited to Alchemy, Community PLUS, county data servers and file directories, and permitting software platforms. SECTION 8 - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VEHICLE: The MCLA will transfer vehicle 1001/9384 vehicle to the BOCC. 2162 SECTION 9-MISCELLANEOUS: I. Modifications to this Agreement shall be valid only when reduced to writing and duly signed by all parties. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the parties agree to comply with the remaining terms and provisions,unless compliance with the remaining terms and provisions would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of the agreement between the parties. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time,with or without cause. Termination shall take effect upon receipt of written notification by a party to the other party. II. Notification under this Agreement shall be made by hand delivery, U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, or an express mail with proof of delivery. Notification by a party shall be delivered as follows: Monroe County Administrator 1100 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 F ram; Monroe County Attorney 1 111 12th Street, Suite 408 `— Key West, FL 33040 DI.... It --A Ti-...ivn"."p ov ..... lYlVljiVG L.VUIl I}' l..VIRlprG!!G!!`jIYG 1 !A!! i1aluu rau uaua aaJ ■:.aa.a.uu�a.a.iaa 4a.ava -- -:- °� 1200 Truman Avenue,Suite 207 Key West, FL 33040 Gregory S.Oropeza,Esquire,Attorney for Monroe County Land Authority 221 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 SECTION 10 — EFFECTIVE DATE: This amendment shall become effective upon execution by all parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their officials thereto duly authorized. 1I� DOK,CLERK MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS oy By:_ As D puty Clerk Mayor Holly Raschein Page b of 7 2163 Docusign Envdope ID:A2 66DD-FOFF-4039-6DF6-666IF4C'TC62F APPROVED FOR FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY E IA C THE MONROE COUNTY B.O.C.C. ONLY: Digitally signed by Robert B.Shillinger Robert B. S h i l l i n g e r Co c Y Robert Shillinger,ling onroe County eBOCC,coun yu=go,c= Count Attorney,email=shillin er-bob@monroecount fl. ov,c=US Date:2024.10.10 10:43:30-04'00' Robert E. Shillinger, County Attorney (Seal) MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE ILA LAND AUTHORITY Digitally signed by Christine Christine Hurley Huky 15t Ya,., Date 2024 04 12 15:4351-04'00° ten .......... ....... ... .... ...� „e��....._��. ._ Christine Hurley, Executive Director David P. Dice,Chairman APPROVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: �.,&o tt.tl AIXpkp68®& Signed by By:-L b%P Vol a Gregory S.Oropeza, Esquire t Pepe 7 o0',7 2164