Resolution 202-1985
County Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 202 -1985
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE
CONSULTANTS SIEMON, LARSEN AND PURDY.
WHEREAS, Monroe County has entered into an agreement
regarding the development of a Habitat Conservation Plan for
North Key Largo, and
WHEREAS, the County desires that Siemon, Larsen and Purdy
perform the services and requirements of the aforesaid contract
between the Department of Community Affairs and Monroe County,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNTY COMMISSION OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that that certain agreement attached hereto and
marked AGREEMENT and dated May 8, 1985 by and between Monroe
County and the consultants, Siemon, Larsen and Purdy, be, and the
same is hereby approved and the proper officials of Monroe
County, to wit:
the Mayor and the County Clerk are hereby
authorized to sign the same indicating such approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 2nd day of July, A.D. 1985.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
(Seal)
Attes t: DANNx L. KOLHAGE, Clerk
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WHEREAS, Monroe Cou~ty has entered into ~n_ agreement with
the Florida Department of Community Affairs regarding the devel-
opment rif the Habitat Conservation Plan for North Key Largo; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to ~mploy Siemon, Larsen & Purdy
(hereinafter called "Consultant") to perform the County's obliga-
tions under that agreement;
. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants,
understandings and conditions hereinafter contained, the County
does hereby employ the Consultant and the Consultant does hereby
accept the employment in accordance with the understandings and
covenants which are reflected hereinafter.
ARTICLE I
Section 1 - Description
The project for which professional services are required and
the time for completion are described on Exhibit A attached
hereto.
Section 2 - Financing .
Funding for this project will be provided from the Depart-
ment of Community Affairs and shall total seventy-seven thousand
dollars ($77,OOQ.OO).
ARTICLE II - SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Section 1 - General Requirements
The Consultant agrees to provide professional' services to
-fulfill the County's respgnsibilities described~n. the ~~morandum
of Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A:
A. Consultant's Responsibilit~
The Consultant shall provide those services
described in Exhibit A.
The Consultant shall be
responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all
services rendered, and the correction of all signifi-
cant errors of omission or commission on any drawings,
illustrations, text, or other documents required by
this agreement to be provided by the Consultant,
no.twi ths tanding prior approval by the County. . This
provision shall not apply to any maps, official re-
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cords, contracts, or other data that may be provided by-
the County or other public or semi-public agencies that
the Consultant should reasonably expect to be accurate
and which the Consultant could not be reasonably
expected to know to be inaccurate.
B. Work Schedule
The Consultant shall prepare the draft p Ian so
that it is available for public comment no later than
Octob~r 1, 1985 and the final plan no later than
January 12, 1986. The consultant will be expected to
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adhere to this work schedule to the best of his abil-
ity. The schedule may be updated periodically as
necessitated by factors that occur which materially
change the conditions affecting the work~cbeslul~- and
are beyond the control of the Consultant. The work
schedule may be amended with written approval of the
Director of Planning and Zoning.
The County will be
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furnished two copies of the original schedule and two
copies after each revision, if any is approved.
Failure on the part of the Consultant to adhere to the
approved or amended work schedule, whichever is appli-
cable, shall be sufficient grounds for termination by
the County.
C.. Project Coordinator
Unless
otherwise noted the County's Proj ect
Manager shall be the Zoning Director of Monroe County..
The Consultant's Proj ect Manager shall be Charles L.
Siemon~ Either party shall advise the other promptly
in writing any time circumstances require a change in
Project Manager.
Section 2 - Subcontractors
Consultant shall have the right to enter into such subcon-
tracts as are necessary to complete the work contemplated under
this contr-act.
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ARTICLE III - PAr~ENT FOR SERVICES
Section I - Payment for Basic Services
A. Total Payment
In consideration of the performance -;f -t-he ffasic
services described in Exhibit A, the County will pay
the Consultant a total of $7.7,000.00, which shall
constitute full and complete payment for all basic
services required to be performed under the terms of
this Contract. Such amount shall include reimbursement
for reimbursable expenses.
B. Partial Payments
The Consultant will present an invoice to the
County monthly for disbursements incurred, and payment
will be made within fifteen (15) days after the in-
voices have been approved by the Dire~tor of Planning.
and Zoning.
Section 2 -.Payment for Additional SerVices
County and Consultant agree that certain portions of the
work scheduled to be performed by the Consultant may not be
defined sufficiently at the time of execution of this agreement
and that incidental additional professional services related to
the project and not covered in Exhibit A may be needed during
performance of ~his agreement. Additional professional services,
when authorized by executed Change Orders or Supplemental
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Agreements between the parties hereto, will be compensated for by
a fee mutually agreed upon by the County Commission and the
Consultant.
Negotiation of a mutually agreed fee will be done
-using the same criteria used to negotiate the _~riginal fee for
basic services.
Section 3 -Accounting and Records
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Consultant specifically agrees. to be responsible for the
accounting functi~ns required under the matching funds require-
ment of the County. Records of the Consultant's direct personnel
pay~oll and the reimbursable expenses pertaining to this project
and records of accounts between the County and Consultant shall
be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis and shall be
available to the County or to an authorized representative for
audit during normal business hours. Reimbursable expenses shall
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include general travel expenses, hotel expenses and meals, and
long distance telephone expenses.
ARTICLE IV - COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 1 - Furnish Information
The County will furnish the Consultant, when feasible, at no
cost to the Consultant, the following information or services for
this project:
A. Two (2) copies of any available maps, records,
contr.acts,' policy statements, ordinances, resolutions
or o~her data pertinent to the work. However, the
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Consultant shall be responsible for requesting specific
information.
B. All available information and data relative to
County policy, stand~rds, criteria, studie~~~c.
C. Advice and consultation on matters relating to the
project.
D. The services of a planning profes s ional and a
biologist employed by the County as requested by the
Consultant.
ARTICLE V - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 1 - Non-discrimination
The Subcontractor agrees that he will not discriminate
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against any of his employees or applicants for employme~t because
of their race, color, religion,' sex, or national origin, and to
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abide by all Federal and State laws regarding non-discrimination.
Any violation of such provisions shall constitute a materi.al
breach of this agreement.
Section 1 - Arbitration of Disputes
Any dispute arising under this contract which is not settled
. by the Prime Contractor and the Subcontractor in ten (10) days
shall be decided by an arbitration board composed of a represen-
tative of the Prime Contractor, a representative of the Subcon-
tractor, {lnd a representative mutually acceptable to the Prime
Contractor and the Subcontractor. The subcontractor shall
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continue to render all services requested in this contract
without interruption, notwithstanding the provisions of this
section.
- Section 3 - Indemnification
A. Hold Harmless The Subcontractor does hereby
covenant and agree to indemnify. and hold harmless the
Prime Contrac,tor, individually and collectively, from
all fines, suits, claims, demands, actions, costs,
obligations, attorney's fees or liability of any kind
arising out of the negligent actions of the Subcontrac-
tor and does hereby agree to and does assume all the
risk in the operation of his business hereunder and
shall be solely responsible and answerable for any and
all accidents or injuries to persons or property
arising out of his performance of this contract.
B. Completeness and Accuracy of Work The Subcontrac-
tor shall be responsible for the completeness and
accuracy of his work, plan, supporting data, and other
documents prepared or compiled under his direction and
shall correct at his expense all significant errors or
omissions therein" which may be disclosed. The cost of
the work necessary to correct those errors attributable
to the Subcontractor and any damage incurred by the
Prime" Contractor as a result of additional costs caused
by such errors shall be chargeable to the Subcontractor.
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The fact that the Prime. Contractor has accepted or
approved the Subcontractor's work shall in no way
relieve
the
Subcontractor
of
any
of
his
responsibilities.
This provision shall nQ..t~ ~pply: to
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any maps, official _records, contracts, or other data
tha~ may be provided by the Prime Contractor or other
public or semi-public agencies which the Subcontractor
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should reason~bly expect to be accurate and which the
Subcontractor' could not reasonably be expected to know
to be inaccurate.
C. Claims Against the Prime -Contractor The Subcon-
tractor agrees that no charges or claim for damages
shall be made by him for any delays or hindrances
attributable to the Prime Contractor during the. pro-
gress of any portion of the services specified in this
agreement. Such delays or hindrances, "if any, shall be.
compensated for by the Prime Contractor by an extension
of time for a reasonable period for the Subcontractor
to complete the work schedule. Such an agreement shall
be made between the parties.
Section 4 - Ownership of Documents
All documents including, but not limited to, tracings,
drawings, illustrations, estimates, field notes, investigations,
design analysis, studies, and other data or documents which are
obtained Qr prepared in the performance of this agreement, are to
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be and will remain the property of Monroe County and are to be
delivered to the Director of Planning, Building and Zoning before
the final payment is made to the Subcontractor. The Subcontrac-
- tor may retain originals and. prepare copies .Qf_ 9-ny _of these
documents for Monroe Courity provided the' copies~a're produced at
the Subc~ntractor's own expense.
Section 5 - Assignment of Contract
This agreemen~ shall not be assignable in whole or in part
without the written consent of the parties hereto, and it shall
extend to and be binding upon the heirs, administrators, execu-
tors, successors, and assigns of the. parties hereto.
Section 6 - Anti-kickback
The Subcontractor warrants that no person has been employed
or retained to solicit or secure this contract upon an.agreement
or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or
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contingent fee and that no member of the Prime Contractor has any
interest, financially or otherwise, in the Subcontractor's f~rm
or his subcontractors. For breach or violation of this warranty,
the Subcontractor shall have the right to annul this contract
w.ithout liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the
contract price or consideration, the full amount of such cornmis-
sion, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed
this contract on the date first above written.
PRIME CONTRACTOR
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Siemon, Larsen & Pur y
COUNTY OF MONROE
Wilhelmina Harvey, Mayor
ATTEST TO:
Danny L. Kolhage, County Clerk
APPROVED AS TO 'COFPI
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AGREEMENT
between
Florida Department of Community Affairs
and
Monroe County
Relative to: Development of a Habitat Conservation Plan for
North Key Largo -.
This agreement is made by the Department of Community Affairs of
the state of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "DCA" and Monroe
County, hereinafter referred to as the "County".
WHEREAS, section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 16
U.S.C. s. 1539(a), establishes a process through which the u.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) may permit takings of endangered
and threatened species incidental to otherwise lawful activities
provided that the species will be protected by a plan for the
conservation of both the species and their habitats.
WHEREAS, four species whose habitats include North Key Largo, the
American crocodile, the Key Largo woodrat the Key Largo cotton
mouse, and the Schaus swallowtail butterfly, have been listed by
the FWS as endangered pursuant to the Endangered Species Act. A
fifth species, the prickly apple cactus, is a candidate for
listing as endangered. Takings of species listed as endangered
are generally pr~hibited by section 9(a) (1) (B) of the Endangered
Species Act; 16 U.S.C. s. 1538(a) (1) (B).
WHEREAS, development on North Key Largo probably cannot proceed
without significantly increasing the li.kelihood of incidental
takings of some of these endangered species.
WHEREAS, chapter 380.05, Florida Statutes, requires the DCA and
Monroe County to develop a Comprehensive Plan and land
development regulations consistent with the Boundary and
Principles for Guiding Development for the Florida Keys Area of
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Exhibit "A"
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critical state Concern ("Boundary and Principles") (August 23,
1984) .
WHEREAS, landowners in North Key Largo,' the Flo.rida Al+dubon
Society and local, state, and federal government crgeneiEHJ,
including the FWS, the DCA and Monroe County, desire that a
habitat conservation plan be prepared for North Key Largo that
will ensure the long term conservation" and protection of the
listed species and their habitats while providing for reasonable
development consistent with the Boundary and Principles. These
parties have formed a steering committee to further the
preparation of such a plan. The FWS, the DCA and the County
understand that the plan could form the basis for issuance of a
permit by the FWS under section 10(a) of the Endangered Species
Act authorizing takings of the listed species incidental to
development of North Key Largo.
WHEREAS, Monroe County is developing a Comprehensive Plan for the
entire County, including North Key Largo. A habitat conservation
plan for North Key Largo would have to meet the requirements of
the Adopted County Comprehensive Plan in order to be successful.
THEREFORE, in order that a habitat conservation plan for North
Key Largo may be developed, the parties hereto agree as follows:
THE COUNTY AGREES TO;
1. Assume overall responsibility for development of a
habitat conservation plan for North Key Largo.
2. Provide the DCA with written reports that describe
the progress that has been made in preparation of
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the plan. The first report shall be due 40 days from
the effective date of this agreement and subsequent
reports shall be provided every 45 days thereafter
throughout the period of this agreement~ .
3. Use its best e~forts to ensure that the plan is.
prepared and available for appropriate use by the
dates that have herein been ~greed upon.
4. Match the DCA financial contribution to development
of the plan dollar for dollar up to the sum of
$77,000, or provided by the County in kind.
'5. Administer this project in accordance with OMB Circular
A-l02 and A-87.
6. Develop for North Key Largo a habitat conservation
plan and associated documents, including any docu-
ments required under the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. s. 4321 et ~eg&
A detailed outline of the habitat conservation plan
shall be provided to the DCA prior to the effective
date of this agreement. A draft plan shall be
prepared, printed and made available for public comment
and fOllowing necessary revisions, a final plan shall
be prepared.
7. Prepare the habitat conservation plan to ensure the
long term conservation and protection of species listed
as. endangered or threatened un,der the Endangered
Species Act. The plan shall fulfill, at a minimum,
the requirements of section 10(a) of the Endangered
Species Act. !n particular, the plan shall specify:
a. the impact that will likely result from inci-
dental takings of listed species contemplated
by the plan;
b. what steps will be taken to monitor, minimize,
and mitigate such impacts, the long term fund-
ing that will be available to implement such
steps, and the procedures to be used to deal
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with unforeseen circumstances;
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,d. such other measures that the DCA may require
as being necessary or appropriate for the
plan..
8. Prepare any NEPA documents in compliance with the
requirements of NEPA and the regulations imple-
menting NEPA at 40 C.F.R. Parts 1500 to 1508. The
County will, in particular, facilitate the compli-
ance by all parties with the requirements of
40 C.F.R. l506.5(c}.
THE DCA AGREES TO:
1. Provide the County with funds for developing the
plan and associated documents up to a sum of
$77,000.
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2. Respond within two weeks to plan-related requests
for advice and existing on-hand information sub-
mitted by Monroe County, their personnel or any
agents, contractors, or other persons retained to
work on the plan and associated documents.
THE DCA AND THE COUNTY MUTUALLY AGREE:
1. That Monroe County may, in preparing the habitat
conservation plan and associated documents,
utilize County perso~nel, the Consultants assist-
ing in preparation of the County's Comprehensive
Plan, and/or persons hired by the Couqty for the
purpose of preparing these documents.
2. That the draft plan should be available for review and
comment by the public no later than October 1, 1985
and the final plan should be completed no later
than January 17, 1986. The DCA and the County may,
however, mutually agree to revise these deadlines,
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subject to approval of the u.s. Fish and wildlife
service.
3. That each and every provision of this agreement is
subject to the applicable laws of the united states
of America and of the -state of Flor-ida _ ~.. _ ,
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4. That nothing in this agreement shall be construed
as obligating any of the parties hereto to the ex-
penditure of funds or for the future payment of
monies in excess of appropriations authorized by law.
5. That nothing in this agreement shall be construed as
limiting or affecting in any way the delegated
authority of the DCA or the County.
6. That amendments to this agreement may be proposed
in writing by either party and shall become effec-
tive upon written approval of both parties.
7. To accomplish all work under the provisions of this
agreement without discrimination a~ainst any or all
applicants for employment because of race, creed,
color, sex, or national origin.
8. Each party agrees that it will be responsible for
its own acts or omissions and the results thereof.
Neither party shall be responsible for the acts
or omissions of the other party or the results
thereof. Each party therefore agrees that it will
assume all risk and liability to itself, its agents,
or employees for any injury to persons or property
resulting in any manner from its own conduct or
that of its agents or employees in discharge of
any performa~pe under this agreement. Each party
agrees also that it will be responsible for any loss,
co~t, damage, or expense resulting at any time for and
all causes due to any act or acts, or neglect,
negligence, or improperly precautions while in perform-
ance of the cooperative efforts, or itself, its agents,
or employees.
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FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION:
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The DCA shall provide funds to the County up to sum of $77,000
for the costs of developing the plan and associated.-docnments.
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The DCA will provide funds to the County according to the"
schedule in Exhibit "A". Funds not utilized in developing the
plan arid associated documents shall be. returned to the DCA.
NQo=EeQetQl CQottibutiQO
The DCA contribution of up to $77,000 shall be matched with a
non-federal contribution of $77,000 as defined in "Project
Costs."
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Total costs of developing the plan are all allowable costs
incurred by the County plus the value of in-kind contributions
from the County and from non-Federal third parties. Third party
in-kind contributions represent the value of .non-cash
contributions of a substantial nature furnished after October 1,
1984, by another public agency, private organization or
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individual. Qualifying costs must:
1. Be documented in the project records. All in-kind
contributions must be documented to verify the source
and value of the contribution. Third party contri-
butions must be documented in accordance with the
requirements of OMB Circular A-I02, Attachment F,
Section 6.
2. Not to be used to match another grant project.
3. Be necessary and rea~onable for proper and efficient
development of the plan.
4. Be allowable costs under the provisions of OMB
Circular A-87.
5. Be excluded from the cost of any other federal program.
County in-kind contributions will be valued on the basis of costs
to the County in accordance with OMB Circular A-87. Third party
in-kind contributions will be valued in accordance with OMB
Circular A-l02, Attachment F, Section 5.
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EFFECTIVE DATE:
This agreement shall become effective when signed by both
parties.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
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The period of performance of this agreement is from the effective
date through February 1, 1986.
TERMINATION:
Either party may terminate this agreement by giving sixty (60)
days written notice of its intention to terminate on a date
speci,fied.
In witness whereof, the parties heretp have executed this grant
agreement as of the date written.
State of Florida
Department of Community Affairs
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Monroe
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AttestDANNY L. KOLl-IAGE, Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR MONROE COUNTY
KEY LARGO HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
Reimbursement shall be provided to the Countrforc al~
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allowable costs, under the provisions of OMB Circular A-8?, up to
a maximum,of $77,000, incurred by the County in developing the
plan and associated documents and documented in project records
presented to the DCA. Request for reimbursement from the County
to DCA must also document all in-kind contributions to verify the
source and value of the contributions and to ensure that match
requirements at least equal costs incurred.
Payments shall be governed by the following schedule:
1st payment--for up to $25,000 in documented allowable costs
60 days after effective date of contract.
2nd payment--for up to $10,000 in additional documented
allowable costs 90 days after effective date.of contract.
3rd payment--for up to $10,000 in additional documented
allowable costs 120 days after effective date of contract.
4th payment--for up to $12,750 in additional documented
allowable costs upon delivery of the draft plan.
5th payment--for up to $9,250 in additional documented
allowable costs 75 days-after delivery of the draft plan.
6th and final payment--for up to $10,000 in additional
documented allow~ble costs after delivery of the final plan and
required documentation to close out the,project.