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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
January 15, 2025
Agenda Item Number: D1
2023-3450
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Ammie Machan 305-296-1552
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of 1st Amendment to Agreement with City of Marathon for
the City of Marathon Beach Cleaning Agreement to Amend Agreement to pay for FY 2024 invoices in
FY 2025.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Due to a delay in the submitting of FY 2024 invoices for Beach Cleaning, it has become necessary to
amend the Agreement to allow for the FY 2024 invoices to be paid from FY 2025.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
BOCC approved original Agreement at their meeting of October 19, 2022.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
Yes
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
Amendment to allow payment of FY 2024 invoices in FY 2025
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
1 st Amendment City of Marathon Beach Cleaning.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Line Item Number: 119-79040-SC 00062 $203,050/FY
768
AMENDMENT Ost AMENDMENT) TO AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT to Agreement dated this day of 2025, is entered into by and
between the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County, on behalf of the Tourist
Development Council, and The City of Marathon a Government agency organized and operating
under the laws of the state of Florida (Grantee).
WHEREAS, there was an Agreement entered into on October 19, 2022 between the parties,
awarding $203,050 per Fiscal Year to Grantee for the City of Marathon Beach Cleaning Project
("Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to amend the Agreement to allow payment of Fiscal
Year 2024 invoices from Fiscal Year 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein the parties
agree to the amend Agreement as follows:
1. 1. Paragraph 2 of the agreement shall be revised to read as follows: SCOPE OF
AGREEMENT. The representations made by the Grantee in its proposal submitted to the TDC are
incorporated herein by reference. The Grantee shall provide the following scope of services:
Materials and Labor required to complete the above mentioned project. The work is more particularly
described in Exhibit A, detailing the work and the cost allocable attached hereto, and incorporated
herein by reference. Anything not referenced within Exhibit A will not be reimbursed. All work
for which grant funds are to be expended must be completed each fiscal year by September 30 and
all invoices pertaining to this project shall be submitted to the Finance Department of Monroe County
no later 10 business days after the end of the fiscal year (September 30) to be considered for
payment. Payment of Fiscal Year 2024 invoices submitted after September 30, 2024 in the amount of
$203,050 shall be paid from Fiscal Year 2025. Acknowledgement: Grantee shall be required to
permanently display and maintain at Grantee's expense, public acknowledgement of the support of
the Monroe County Tourist Development Council in a publicly prominent area of their facility in the
following form: "This project was made possible with the financial support of the Monroe County
Tourist Development Council." If the Grantee has already complied with this requirement through
previous funding, said acknowledgement fulfills this condition. A photograph of said acknowledgment
shall be provided with the final request for reimbursement outlined in Exhibit A of this agreement.
2. The remaining provisions of the Agreement dated October 18, 2023 shall remain in full
force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seal on the day and year first
above written.
(SEAL) Board of County Commissioners
Attest: Kevin Madok, Clerk of Monroe County
As Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairman
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CHRISTINEa IMBERT'•BA,RROWS
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Grant Award Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT (agreement) is entered into this 19th day of
October , 2022 by and between MONROE COUNTY (County or Grantor), a political
subdivision of the State of Florida and City of Marathon (Grantee) a Government
organized and operating under the laws of the State of Florida.
WHEREAS, the district pennies of Tourist Development Tax may be used
for the following purposes only: To acquire, construct, extend, enlarge, remodel, repair,
improve, maintain, one or more a. Publicly owned and operated convention centers, sports
stadiums, sports arenas, coliseums, or auditoriums within the boundaries of the county or
subcounty special taxing district in which the tax is levied; or b. Auditoriums that are
publicly owned but are operated by organizations that are exempt from federal taxation
pursuant to 26 U.S.C. s. 501(c)(3) and open to the public; c. Aquariums or museums that
are publicly owned and operated or owned and operated by not-for-profit organizations
and open to the public, within the boundaries of the county or subcounty special taxing
district in which the tax is levied; or 5. To finance beach park facilities or beach, channel,
estuary, or lagoon improvement, maintenance, re-nourishment, restoration, and erosion
control; or 6. public facilities if needed to increase tourist related business activities and in
accordance with F.S. 125.0104(5)(a)(6.) and (b) zoological parks, fishing piers or nature
centers which are public owned and operated or owned and operated by not-for-profit
organizations and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, Grantee has applied to TDC District III for funding for the City
of Marathon Beach Cleaning capital project; and
WHEREAS, the Grantor and Tourist Development Council (TDC) have
determined that it is in the best interest of the County, for purposes of promoting tourism
and preserving the heritage of the community, to attract tourists, and improve the property
for use as an Beach/beach park facility open to the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
payments contained herein, the Grantee and the Grantor have entered into this agreement
on the terms and conditions as set forth below.
1. GRANT AGREEMENT PERIOD. This agreement is for the period of October 1,
2022 through to September 30, 2025. This agreement shall remain in effect for the stated
period unless one party gives to the other written notification of termination pursuant to and
in compliance with paragraphs 7, 12 or 13 below.
2. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT. The representations made by the Grantee in its
proposal submitted to the TDC are incorporated herein by reference. The Grantee shall
provide the following scope of services: Materials and Labor required to complete the
above mentioned project. The work is more particularly described in Exhibit A, detailing the
work and the cost allocable attached hereto, and incorporated herein by reference.
Anything not referenced within Exhibit A will not be reimbursed. All work for which
grant funds are to be expended must be completed each fiscal year by September 30 and
all invoices pertaining to this project shall be submitted to the Finance Department of
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The Project Manager shall certify delivery to the project site and installation therein
of any goods or services provided other than through an architect, engineer or
contractor. All work performed and goods received on site and incorporated into the
project shall be verified by one of the foregoing. Submission of any documentation
which is untrue, falsified, or otherwise misrepresents the work which has been
completed, paid, or donated shall constitute a breach of agreement, for which the
contract may be immediately terminated at the discretion of the County, whose
decision shall be final.
c.) At any time that the documentation requirement policies of Monroe County
are revised, such as to require annual inventory reports for equipment purchased
under a TDC capital project grant, Grantee shall comply thereafter with such
increased requirements, or further funding under the agreement may be terminated
by County.
d.) Upon successful completion of this Grant agreement, the Grantee may retain
ownership of the real and personal property acquired and/or improved with funding
under this Grant agreement. However, the Grantee shall maintain, preserve, and
operate the property which was acquired or improved under this agreement for the
uses and purposes which qualified the Grantee for tourist development tax funding.
Grantee shall complete and sign a Property Reporting Form upon request for
personal property and forward said completed form to the TDC Administrative
Office. Real property acquired or improved through funding under this agreement
shall remain dedicated for the purposes set forth herein or for other purposes which
promote tourism and ownership of said property shall be retained by the Grantee.
The following terms shall apply:
(i) The Grantee shall have the use of the property, including both real
and personal, acquired with funding under this agreement, at the project site
for so long as the facility is operated by Grantee, open to the public, and has
a primary purpose of promoting tourism. At such time as any of the
conditions in the preceding sentence shall cease to exist, the Grantee shall
transfer ownership and possession of equipment and personal property to a
local government or another not-for-profit organization which is a facility for
which tourist development taxes may be used pursuant to Florida Statute
125.0104 with prior approval from TDC and BOCC.
(ii) At any time that the Grantee: (a) elects to stop the project or otherwise
decide not to place into service for tourist-related purposes the facility
acquired, constructed, or renovated with tourist development tax funding, (b)
demolishes the project facility or divests itself of ownership or possession of
the real property, or (c) ceases the use of the property with a primary
purpose of promoting tourism, Grantee shall, pursuant to the formula set
forth hereafter, refund to the County the Tourist Development funding. This
provision shall survive the termination date of all other provisions of this
contract for a period of ten years. Should the demolition, transfer of
ownership, or change to a non-tourist related purpose occur, the amount of
refund shall be pro-rated based on a useful life of ten (10) years.
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a.) No Personal Liability. No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be
deemed to be a covenant or agreement of any member, officer, agent or employee
of Monroe County in his or her individual capacity, and no member, officer, agent or
employee of Monroe County shall be liable personally on this agreement or be
subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution of this
agreement.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. In carrying out its obligations under this agreement, the
Grantee shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to or
regulating the provisions of this agreement, including those now in effect and hereafter
adopted. Any violation of said statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations shall constitute a
material breach of this agreement and shall entitle the Grantor to terminate this agreement
immediately upon delivery of written notice of termination to the Grantee.
8. RESTRICTIONS ON AGREEMENTS ENTERED PURSUANT TO THIS
AGREEMENT. The Grantee shall include in all agreements funded under this agreement
the following terms:
a.) Anti-discrimination. Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against any
employees or applicants for employment or against persons for any other benefit or
service under this agreement because of their race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, or physical or mental handicap where the handicap does not affect the ability
of an individual to perform in a position of employment, and to abide by all federal
and state laws regarding non-discrimination.
b.) Anti-kickback. Contractor warrants that no person has been employed or
retained to solicit or secure this agreement upon an agreement or understanding for
a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, and that no employee or
officer of the Contractor has any interest, financially or otherwise, in County. For
breach or violation of this warranty, the County shall have the right to annul this
agreement without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the agreement price or
consideration, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or
contingent fee. Contractor acknowledges that it is aware that funding for this
agreement is available at least in part through the County and that violation of this
paragraph may result in the County withdrawing funding for the project.
c.) Hold harmless/indemnification. Contractor acknowledges that this
agreement is funded at least in part by the County and agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the County and any of its officers and employees from and against any
and all claims, liabilities, litigation, causes of action, damages, costs, expenses
(including but not limited to fees and expenses arising from any factual
investigation, discovery or preparation for litigation), and the payment of any and all
of the foregoing or any demands, settlements or judgments (collectively claims)
arising directly or indirectly from any negligence, wrongful acts or omissions or
criminal conduct on the part of contractor in the performance of the terms of this
agreement. The contractor shall immediately give notice to the County of any suit,
claim or action made against the contractor that is related to the activity under this
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and the acquisition of any commercial liability insurance coverage, self-insurance
coverage, or local government liability insurance pool coverage shall not be deemed
a waiver of immunity to the extent of liability coverage, nor shall any contract
entered into by the County be required to contain any provision for waiver.
b.) Privileges and Immunities. All of the privileges and immunities from liability,
exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules and pensions and relief, disability,
workers' compensation, and other benefits which apply to the activity of officers,
agents, or employees of any public agents or employees of the County, when
performing their respective functions under this agreement within the territorial limits
of the County shall apply to the same degree and extent to the performance of such
functions and duties of such officers, agents, volunteers, or employees outside the
territorial limits of the County.
10. NONDISCRIMINATION. County and Grantee agree that there will be no
discrimination against any person, and it is expressly understood that upon a
determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred, this
Agreement automatically terminates without any further action on the part of any party,
effective the date of the court order. County or PROVIDER agree to comply with all
Federal and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (PL 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national
origin; 2) Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC ss. 1681-
1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; 3) Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC s. 794), which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC
ss. 6101-6107) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The Drug Abuse
Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination
on the basis of drug abuse; 6) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The Public Health
Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended,
relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; 8) Title Vlll of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the
sale, rental or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42
USC s. 12101 Note), as maybe amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination
on the basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code Chapter 14, Article 11, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status or age; 11) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in any Federal or state statutes which may apply to the
parties to, or the subject matter of, this Agreement.
11. ANTI-KICKBACK. The Grantee warrants that no person has been employed or
retained to solicit or secure this agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a
commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, and that no employee or officer of
the County or TDC has any interest, financially or otherwise, in the said funded project,
except for general membership. For breach or violation of this warranty, the Grantor shall
have the right to annul this agreement without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from
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provisions of this agreement would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent
of this agreement. The County and Grantee agree to reform the agreement to
replace any stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible
to the intent of the stricken provision.
c.) Attorney's Fees and Costs. The County and Grantee agree that in the event
any cause of action or administrative proceeding is initiated or defended by any
party relative to the enforcement or interpretation of this agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, investigative, and
out-of-pocket expenses, as an award against the non-prevailing party, and shall
include attorney's fees, court costs, investigative, and out-of-pocket expenses in
appellate proceedings.
d.) Adjudication of Disputes or Disagreements. County and Grantee agree that
all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be resolved by meet and
confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If the issue or
issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of the parties, then any party shall
have the right to seek such relief or remedy as may be provided by this agreement
or by Florida law. This agreement shall not be subject to arbitration.
e.) Cooperation. In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted
against either party relating to the formation, execution, performance, or breach of
this agreement, County and Grantee agree to participate, to the extent required by
the other party, in all proceedings, hearings, processes, meetings, and other
activities related to the substance of this agreement or provision of the services
under this agreement. County and Grantee specifically agree that no party to this
agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this
agreement.
16. ETHICS CLAUSE: Grantee warrants that he has not employed, retained or
otherwise had act on his behalf any former County officer or employee in violation of
Section 2 of Ordinance No. 10-1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of
Section 3 of Ordinance No. 10-1990. For breach or violation of the provision the Grantor
may, at its discretion terminate this agreement without liability and may also, at its
discretion, deduct from the agreement or purchase price, or otherwise recover, the full
amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to the former or
present County officer or employee. The County and Grantee warrant that, in respect to
itself, it has neither employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide
employee working solely for it, to solicit or secure this agreement and that it has not paid or
agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide
employee working solely for it, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this agreement.
For the breach or violation of the provision, the Grantee agrees that the County shall have
the right to terminate this agreement without liability and, at its discretion, to offset from
monies owed, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage,
gift, or consideration.
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2. Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000
Combined Single Limit (CSL) If split limits are provided, the minimum
limits acceptable shall be $250,000 per Person $500,000 per occurrence
$50,000 property damage.
3. Comprehensive Business Auto Liability Insurance with minimum limits of
$300,000 combined single limit per occurrence.
The Grantee, the Grantor and the TDC shall be named as additional insured, except
workers' compensation. The policies shall provide no less than 30 days' notice of
cancellation, non-renewal or reduction of coverage. Grantee shall provide to the County,
as satisfactory evidence of the required insurance, including the insurance policy
application and either:
• Original Certificate of Insurance, OR
• Certified copy of the actual insurance policy, OR
• Certificate of Insurance e-mailed from Insurance Agent/Company to
County Risk Management - Telephone Brian Bradley at (305) 295-3178
for details (Certificates can be e-mailed directly from the insurance
agency to: Bradle - rian onroeCounty-FL.Gov — The e-mail must
state that this is a certificate for a TDC project and should be forwarded to
Ammie Machan at the TDC administrative office)
An original certificate or a certified copy of any or all insurance policies required by this
contract shall be filed with the Clerk of the BOCC prior to the contract being executed by
the Clerk's office. The Insurance policy must state that the Monroe County BOCC and
Monroe County TDC is the Certificate Holder and additional Insured for this contract
(certificate only for workers' compensation coverage). Insurance information should be
mailed to:
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
c/o Risk Management
P.O. Box 1026
Key West, FL 33041
21. NOTICE. Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing
and hand delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by certified mail,
returned receipt requested to the following:
For Grantee: Carlos Solis
City of Marathon
9805 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
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lack of planning for normal and expected weather conditions for the time of year the project
is to be executed shall not constitute an act of God excusing a delay. Any delay or failure
due to the causes stated shall not constitute a breach of the agreement; however, the
Grantor shall have the right to determine if there will be any reduction to the amount of
funds due to the Grantee after consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances
surrounding the delay in performance or failure to complete the project within the contract
period. Upon demand of TDC or Grantor, the Grantee must furnish evidence of the
causes of such delay or failure. Grantor shall not pay for any goods received or services
provided after the date(s) described in paragraph 1 and Scope of Services.
27. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original, all of which taken
together shall constitute one and the same instrument and any of the parties hereto may
execute this agreement by signing any such counterpart.
28. SECTION HEADINGS. Section headings have been inserted in this agreement as
a matter of convenience of reference only, and it is agreed that such section headings are
not a part of this agreement and will not be used in the interpretation of any provision of
this agreement.
29. MISCELLANEOUS: As used herein, the terms "contract" and "agreement" shall be
read interchangeably.
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EXHIBIT A
NAME OF ENTITY: C!1j(_5 �f.j mmgLtkmlton,
NAME OF PROJECT:gly of Marathon Beach Clealrluilmn_q
NUMBER OF SEGMENTS TO PROJECT: t
Note:County signoff and submission for reimbursement only allowed after completion of each segment as
documented in this exhibit. Grantee must apply for reimbursement utilizing the 'Application for Payment'form
included within the Payment/Reimbursement Kit.
Segment #:1
Description: Materials, equipment and labor
required to:
• Provide beach renourishment, beach
cleaning, and landscape maintenance at
Sombrero and Coco Plum beaches approx.
156 times per year (approx. 3 days per week)
• Turtle nest area monitoring and protection
(such as, but not limited to repairs to gates
and perimeter fencing for turtle nest
protection)
• Pest Control and Tree Inoculation
Total Cost: $203,050 i TDCportion: $203,050
(In order for tW a segment to be ireirnbaaraed, a�cknoMe g ernemnt of TIDC No i �ind wdl tsar used
fuaandlrttag u"mnu sl be gna gagaace and Ilpireefl'in the term of gxganhorara proAded witlhn Wwrt reimbursement offl k
xaa@arvnMiaxrn for reirnlbursernneunt of this se in7rieni. Thk a aekrnaaMedgerrneunt g:mject
shall not be covered d as part of the DC re*rwnburseorruernt -see a u antra c
paragraph 2)
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