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Resolution 055-1992 " C L C ; ,- \ OMB/GRANTS L l._ RESOLUTION NO. 055 -1992 ,. ( .-- w"" A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY ON STOCK ISLAND C:.:, l1...' ,.....,~ ; ;=;.\ LL. WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 672-1990, executed December 19, 1990, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners authorized the submission of a grant application to the Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF); and WHEREAS, the grant application requested $100,000.00 in funds with a 50% match requirement to purchase property on Stock Island for active recreational purposes; and WHEREAS, the Department of Natural Resources has awarded Monroe County these funds as specified in LWCF Grant No. 12-00319; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Mayor of the Board is hereby authorized to execute the agreement by and between the Department of Natural Resources and Monroe County for the implementation of the Land and Water Conservation Fund program. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 8th day of January, A.D. 1992. Mayor Harvey Mayor ProTem London Commissioner Jones Commissioner Cheal Commisssioner Stormont Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ~1 IWUlAGE, Clerk ~~: ~1l!l.~ffi.R."'lt-"\\~ ....~ (Seal) ~ Attest: . 1'JJ.,C C e ' _AS"'''U ~LEaAL SUFF1CIENC BY~ ~ ~ o.~ 12--~b6791 / ' FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES C-lL\ to){ (DNR Contract Number) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991 ACQUISITION PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT 12-00319 (LWCF Project Number) This Project Agreement entered into on this day of , 19__~ by and between the Florida Department of Natural Resources, (hereinafter referred to as "Department"), and Monroe County, (hereinafter referred to as "Grantee"), in furtherance of an approved outdoor recreation Project. WHEREAS, the Department is given the authority to receive funds for the purpose of passing through the agency as grants to other entities in section 370.023, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, Chapter 375, Florida Statutes, further authorizes the Department to receive grants for outdoor recreation and conservation; NOWTHEREFORE, in consideration. of the mutual covenants contained herein, the Department and Grantee do hereby agree as follows: 1. This Project Agreement shall be performed pursuant to Chapter 16D-5, Part VI, Florida Administrative Code, as amended, (hereinafter referred to as "Rule"), the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act of 1965, Public Law 88-578, 78 Stat 897, as amended, (hereinafter referred to as "Program"), and in accordance with the general provisions for such agreements .\ Page 1 of 15 " i prescribed by the united states Department of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as "USDI") in the LWCF Grants Manual, (hereinafter referred to as "Manual"). The Grantee agrees to become familiar with all provisions and comply with the Rule, which is incorporated into this Project Agreement by reference, as if fully set forth herein. In the event a dispute should arise between the parties concerning ~he intent of any language herein contained, the same shall be resolved by the adoption of that meaning which furthers the intent and purpose of the above referenced Acts of Congress and the general provisions governing this Project Agreement as set forth in the Manual to the extent that said Manual is not inconsistent with the Rule, in which case the Rule shall govern. No construction shall be contrary to the requirements of the Acts of Congress or of the regulations of the Secretary of the Interior. 2. By acceptance of the Program grant, the Grantee agrees to comply with the requirements of .Title VI of the civil Rights Act of 1964; the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988; the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1989; section 1352, Title 31 of the u.s. Code regarding limitations on use of appropriated funds to lobby or otherwise influence Federal contracting and financial transactions; Executive Order 12549, regarding Federal Debarment and suspension of contractors; section 8136 of the Department of .\ Page 2 of 15 ;, i Defense Appropriations Act, which requires inclusion of the Federal Funding amount and the percentage of the total project that amount represents in all public notice and documents describing the Project; and, section 623 of the Treasury, Postal service and General Government Appropriations Act of 1990, regarding public notice of Federal funding in solicitations for goods and services for projects with an aggregate value of $500,000.00 or more. The Grantee further agrees to cooperate with the Department in all aspects of compliance with all laws applicable to use of Program funds. It is the intention of the parties hereto that none of the provisions of Chapter 163.01, Florida Statutes, shall have application to this Project Agreement. 3. The Department has found that outdoor recreation is the primary purpose of the Project known as Stock Island Park, LWCF Project number 12-00319, (hereinafter referred to as "Project"), and enters into this Project Agreement with the Grantee for acquisition of that real property, the legal description of which is set forth in Exhibit A. 4. Prior to. commencement of the Project, the Grantee shall submit for Department approval the documentation described in the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program Required Project Commencement Documentation Form, DNR form 42-008. 5. The Grantee shall complete acquisition of the Project site within twelve (12) months of the execution date of .\ Page 3 of 15 " i this Project Agreement. 6. within thirty (30) days of completion of the Project and prior to release of the final payment, the Grantee shall submit for Department staff approval the documentation described in the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program Required Project Completion Documentation Form, DNR Form 42-071. 7. within thre~ (3) years following the date of final Project reimbursement, the Grantee will construct, or cause the construction of, certain outdoor recreation facilities and improvements upon the real property acquired through the Project. These facilities shall be designed and constructed substantially in accordance with the conceptual site development plan and the recreation and support facilities described in the Project application. The Project application is incorporated into this Project Agreement by reference as if fully set forth herein. Project site facilities shall be attractive for public use and generally consistent and compatible with the environment. Plans and specifications for Project site improvements and facilities shall be in accord with current and established engineering and architectural practices. Emphasis should be given to the health and safety of users, accessibility to the general public, and the protection of the recreation and natural values of the area. This site development plan may be altered by the Grantee, only after approval by the Department. Any and all utility lines installed within the park shall be placed .\ Page 4 of 15 \, i underground. Upon completion of development, the Grantee shall provide to the Department an as-built plan for the Project site along with a list identifying the number and types of recreation and support facilities constructed and improvements made. 8. In the event the Grantee fails to comply with the terms of this Project Agreement or fails to complete development of the subject property in the manner described in this Project Agreement on or before the date specified herein, the Grantee agrees that upon demand it shall return to the Department an amount equal to the current appraised value of the Project site and all improvements thereon or provide a replacement project, at the discretion of the USDI. 9. Execution of this Project Agreement does not relieve the Grantee of the responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state, county, or municipal laws, ordinances or rules nor is the Grantee relieved of the responsibility to obtain any permits, management agreements or leases which are required by the Department or any federal, state, county or municipal agency for acquisition or development of the Project site. 10. Upon completion of Project acquisition and determination by the Department that the Grantee has fulfilled all obligations under this Project Agreement, the Department shall transfer, on a reimbursement basis to the Grantee, such eligible Program funds not to exceed $100,000.00, which will pay said Program's share. of the cost of the Project. Program fund ~ Page 5 of 15 , , i limits are based upon the following: Total Program Amount $100,000.00 Indirect Cost (Chapter 215.195, Florida statutes) Rate/Amount 1.81% $ 1,810.00 Total Sponsor Amount $ 98,190.00 Sponsor Match Amount $ 98,190.00 Total Project Cost $196,380.00 Type of Match: Cash Program funds may be released at the discretion of the Department, upon the request of the Grantee's duly authorized Liaison Agent. The Project reimbursement request shall include all documentation required by the Department for a proper pre-audit and post-audit review. The Department's Contract Manager shall, within sixty (60) days after receipt of a complete payment request, review the submitted documentation and, if complete pursuant to requirements of this Project Agreement, approve the request for payment. Reimbursement under this Project Agreement does not include travel; however, any reimbursement for travel shall be submitted in accordance with section 112.061, Florida Statutes. 11. If the Grantee has been granted a waiver of retroactivity and/or all applicable Rule requirements have been satisfied, the full Program amount may be reimbursed upon completion of the Project if such costs are identified in ~ Page 6 of 15 ., i Paragraph 12 herein as eligible costs incurred prior to execution of this Project Agreement. 12. The Department and the Grantee fully understand and agree that there shall be no reimbursement of funds by the Department for any obligation or expenditure made prior to the execution of this Project Agreement with the exception of $98,190.00, for: Acquisition of the Project site. 13. The Grantee shall adhere to the Department's Grant and Contract Accountability Policy, Chapter 16A-11, Florida Administrative Code, (hereinafter referred to as "Accountability Policy"), incorporated into this Project Agreement by reference as if fully set forth herein. The Accountability Policy establishes uniform guidelines and procedures to be utilized by the Department and the Grantee in accounting for grant funds disbursed under the Program and sets forth principles for determining eligible costs, supporting documentation and minimum reporting requirements. Expenses, representing the grant amount and required match, shall be reported'to the Department and summarized on certification forms provided by the Department. The Grantee shall retain all records supporting Project costs for three (3) years after the fiscal year in which the final Program payment was released by the Department except that such records shall be retained by the Grantee until final resolution of matters resulting from any litigation, claim, or audit that started prior to the expiration of the three-year retention .\ Page 7 of 15 ., i period. The Department and other authorized governmental agencies shall have the right to audit such records throughout the retention period described above. 14. This Project Agreement may be canceled by the Department without prior notice for refusal by the Grantee to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material made or received by the Grantee in conjunction with this Project Agreement and subject to the provision of Chapter 119, Florida statutes. 15. The state of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this Project Agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. 16. Competitive open bidding and purchasing for the construction of any Project site facilities or improvements shall comply with all applicable laws and the Manual. 17. This Project Agreement strictly prohibits the expenditure of Program funds for the purpose of lobbying the Legislature or a state agency. All moneys expended by the Grantee for the purposes contained herein shall be subject to pre-audit review and approval by the Comptroller of Florida in accordance with section 17.03, Florida statutes. supporting documentation for expenditures shall be provided by the Grantee in accordance with the Accountability Policy. 18. The Department and USDI shall have the right, through its agents, servants, and employees designated for that purpose, ~ Page 8 of 15 '" i to inspect the site of the Project and the facilities thereon at any reasonable time. 19. Following receipt of an audit report identifying any refund due the Department for non-compliance by the Grantee with said Project Agreement, the Grantee will be allowed sixty (60) days to submit additional pertinent documentation to offset any amount identified as.being due the Department. The Department, following a review of the documentation submitted by the Grantee, will inform the Grantee of any refund due the Department. 20. The Department shall have the right to demand a refund, either in whole or part, of the funds provided to the Grantee for noncompliance with the terms of this Project Agreement and the Grantee, upon notification from the Department, agrees to refund and will forthwith pay directly to the Department the amount of money demanded or provide a replacement Project, at the discretion of the USDI. 21. If the united Statesy acting through the USDI, the Secretary of the Interior, or any other branch of the government of the united States, acting within the scope of its lawful authority, should for any reason demand a refund from the Department, in whole or in part, of the funds provided to the Grantee under terms of this Project Agreement, the Grantee, upon notification from the Department, agrees to refund and will forthwith repay directly to the Department the amount of money demanded. .\ Page 9 of 15 " i 22. Marsha A. Byrd, Community Assistance Consultant, or successor, hereby designated as Department Contract Manager for the purpose of this Project Agreement, shall be responsible for ensuring performance of its terms and conditions and shall approve any reimbursement request prior to payment. The Grantee's Liaison Agent shall act on behalf of the Grantee relative to the provisions of this Project Agreement and shall submit to the Department signed quarterly Project status reports, on a calendar basis, summarizing acquisition negotiations to date, problems encountered and other pertinent information. Following acquisition of the Project site, the Grantee shall submit upon the Department's request, up to a quarterly basis, signed Project development status reports. Development status reports shall summarize all major stages including design, permitting, bidding and the percentage of development described in Paragraph 7 herein completed. Photographs shall be submitted with status reports, when appropriate, to reflect construction work accomplished. 23. By acceptance of the provisions of this Project Agreement the Grantee does hereby dedicate the Project site and all land within the Project boundaries described in Exhibit A to the public in perpetuity as an outdoor recreation area available to the general public for recreation purposes only. The Grantee further agrees that the execution of this Project Agreement by the Department shall constitute an acceptance of said dedication .\ Page 10 of 15 " i on behalf of the general public of the state of Florida. 24. The Grantee agrees to operate and maintain the Project site in perpetuity and to operate and maintain Project related facilities developed thereon at its own expense for a minimum period of twenty-five (25) years or the expected life of the facilities, whichever is greater, from the date construction was complete. The Project site, Project related facilities and any future recreation facilities developed on the Project site shall be open to the general public for recreation use, maintained in accordance with applicable health and safety standards, and kept in good repair to prevent undue deterioration and provide for safe public use. The Grantee covenants that it has full legal authority and financial ability to develop, operate and maintain said Project related facilities and improvements as specified within the terms of this Project Agreement. The Grantee shall obtain Department approval prior to any and all current or future development of facilities on the Project site, if said development is not described in Paragraph 7 herein. 25. The Grantee shall not, for any reason, convert all or any portion of the Project site for any purpose other than outdoor recreation without prior approval of the Department and USDI pursuant to Section 6(f) (3) of the LWCF Act. If a conversion is approved, the Grantee agrees to provide at its sole expense, without further contribution from the Program, replacement property and facilities of equal or greater value, ~ Page 11 of 15 ., i quality and utility to the property which was converted to other purposes. This replacement should be in close proximity to the property converted and must meet with Department and USDI approval. At the discretion of the USDI, in lieu of such replacement, the Grantee shall return to the Department an amount equal to the current appraised value of the Project site and all improvements thereon: Said refund may be used, at the discretion of the USDI, to provide a replacement project, of the type and sate-wide location selected by the Department. 26. When completed, entrance to Program sites and facilities thereon must be uniformly made available on a non-exclusive basis to the general public. No person, on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, shall be excluded from participation in; be denied the proceeds or benefits of; or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in performance of this Project Agreement. Reasonable differences in admission fees may be maintained on the basis of residence, in accordance with provisions of the Manual. 27. The Grantee shall save and hold harmless and indemnify the state of Florida against any and all liability,' claims, judgements or costs of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property resulting from the use, service, operation or performance of work under the terms of this Project Agreement, resulting from the negligent acts of the Grantee, its ~ Page 12 of 15 , , i contractors, or any of the employees, agents or representatives of the Grantee or its contractors to the extent allowed by law, while executing obligations contained herein to acquire, construct, operate and maintain the Project site and facilities. In the event hazardous materials are found on the Project site, the Grantee agrees to remove and clean up the Project site at its sole expense, without.further contribution from the Program. 28. Any local governmental entity, nonprofit organization, or for-profit organization that is awarded funds from a grants and aids appropriation by a state agency shall: (a) If the amount exceeds $100,000.00, have a project- specific audit performed in accordance with the rules of the Auditor General promulgated pursuant t~ s. 11.45; (b) If the amount exceeds $25,000.00, but does not exceed $100,000.00, have a Project-specific audit performed in accordance with the rules of the Auditor General promulgated pursuant to s. 11.45 or have a, statement prepared by an independent certified public accountant which attests that the receiving entity or organization has complied with the provisions of this Project Agreement; or (c) If the amount does not exceed $25,000.00, have the head of the entity or organization attest, under penalties of perjury, that the entity or organization has complied with the provisions of this Project Agreement. 29. If the Grantee is subject to the provisions of Office ~ Page 13 of 15 ;, i of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular #A-128, then the Grantee shall furnish a copy of the required independent financial and compliance audit to the Department within 30 days after in a timely manner the obligations under this Project Agreement or if the Grantee shoald violate any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this Project Agreement, the Department shall thereafter have the right to terminate this Project Agreement without prior notice. In the event the Department so terminates this Project Agreement for such violation, the Department is not required to compensate the Grantee for any expenses incurred. 31. The Grantee and Department mutually agree to the following special terms and conditions incorporated as part of this Project Agreement: None. 32. This project Agreement has been delivered in the state of Florida and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Florida. Any action hereon or in connection herewith shall be brought in Leon County, Florida. 33. This Project Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties. Any alterations, variations, changes, modifications, or waivers of provisions of this Project Agreement shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing, duly signed by each of the parties hereto and attached to the original of this Project Agreement. ~ Page 14 of 15 ., i IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused these presents to be duly executed, the day and year first above written. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES By: Fran P. Mainella, Director Division of Recreation and Parks and State Liaison Officer ?J:/0Mhl ) tI. ~d) DN Contract M~a r Approved as to Form and Legality: .\ Page 15 of 15 DNR 42-020 Revised 10/1/91 ., i MONROE COUNTY By: Type Name: Title: Address: 5825 Junior College Road Key West, Florida 33040 Approved as to Form and Legality: Grantee Attorney co. ..(y c:,.......(1. .,~ a. 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