06/21/2006 Agreement
DANNY L. KOLHAGE
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
DATE:
July 26, 2006
TO:
Ty Symroski, Director
Growth Management Division
ATTN:
FROM:
Mayra Tezanos
Executive Assistant
Pamela G. Hanc~
Deputy Clerk t:jJ
At the June 21, 2006, Board of County Commissioner's meeting the Board granted
approval and authorized execution of the following:
Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Key West Naval Properties
Local Redevelopment Authority for use of property near Truman Annex as a temporary debris
site for the County's removal of marine debris resulting from the 2005 storm season. Enclosed are
/ three duplicate originals, executed on behalf of Monroe County, for your handling. Please be
sure to return the fully executed "Monroe County Clerk's Office Original" and the "Monroe
County Finance Department's Original" as soon as possible.
Resolution No. 235-2006 to refund the application submission fees of $18,055.00, to the
Craig Company for a project that has been withdrawn by the applicant. Enclosed is a certified
copy for your handling.
Legal Consulting Services Agreement between Monroe County and Tyson Smith, Esq. of
the firm of White & Smith, Esq. to consult directly with the Office of the County Attorney on an
as needed basis on issues relating to land use and to growth management, including research of
state, federal, and local laws and cases; review of County documents including plans, regulations,
policies, resolutions and other relevant material; the preparation of memoranda, ordinances, plans
and other documents as specified by the County Attorney. Enclosed is a duplicate original for
your handling.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact this office.
cc: County Attorney
Finance
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF KEY WEST NAVAL PROPERTIES
LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR
REMOVAL OF MARINE RELATED HURRICANE DEBRIS
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is entered into between MONROE COUNTY
(COUNTY), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 1100
Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040 and the CITY OF KEY WEST NAVAL
PROPERTIES LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LRA), a body corporate
and politic pursuant to Chapter 163 of the Florida Constitution, whose address is 525
Angela Street, Key West Florida 33040.
WHEREAS, the hurricanes of 2005 have left large amounts of debris in the
waters surrounding the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY needs access to the water in the Lower Keys area in
order to remove marine debris from the water; and
WHEREAS, the LRA has access to the water on a parcel of land owned by LRA,
and has agreed to allow the COUNTY to use the site for removal of hurricane debris; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the COUNTY and the LRA to have the
debris removed; and
WHEREAS, the parties are authorized by Section 163.01(4), Florida Statutes, to
enter into an interlocal agreement to carry out their independent powers;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions
contained herein, the LRA and the COUNTY agree as follows:
I. LOCATION: COUNTY shall have the use of that parcel of land, including the
boat ramp, owned by the LRA, more particularly described as:
"Key West parcel ofland lying westerly of Truman Annex (24.95 ac) U-161-329
or 1839-410/479Q/C (LG)"
2. SCOPE: COUNTY, or its contractors, shall remove hurricane debris from the
surrounding waters, by using the LRA'S land and boat ramp located at the above
location.
3. TERM: Subject to and upon th;: term~~c~nditions set forth herein, this
Agreement shall commence on the~/~y of ,2006 and continue in force until
terminated by either party by providing to the er party written notice of termination,
which must be given at least thirty days in advance of the effective date of termination or
until such time as the debris removal has been completed whichever comes first.
4. USE AND CONDITIONS. COUNTY shall use the premises to access the
waterfront for the removal of debris and temporary staging for the removal. COUNTY
shall coordinate its operations with LRA so as to identify the area utilized, minimize the
area utilized, and limit the duration of the use. COUNTY acknowledges that the United
States Navy has an easement to utilize the boat ramp located on the subject property.
Accordingly, LRA specifically reserves the right to determine when COUNTY shall be
permitted to utilize the boat ramp. COUNTY shall not place on LRA premises any
structure or improvements of any kind, whether temporary or permanent unless agreed to
in this Agreement or approved in writing by LRA or LRA designee. COUNTY shall be
responsible for removal of any such structures or improvements. COUNTY agrees to
remove all debris from the premises prior to any named tropical storm or hurricane that
threatens Key West. COUNTY herein specifically agrees to comply with all applicable
laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations of state, local, and federal agencies, as
existing and as may be promulgated during the term of this agreement.
5. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. The Parties are independent of each other and
shall at no time be legally responsible for any negligence on the part of the other Party, its
employees, agents or volunteers resulting in either bodily or personal injury or property
damage to any individual, property or corporation.
6. TAXES. The Parties are not subject to taxes and assessments.
7. INSURANCE. The parties to this agreement stipulate that each is a
governmental agency as defined by Florida Statutes and represents to the other that it has
purchased suitable Public Liability, Vehicle Liability, and Workers' Compensation
insurance, or is self-insured, in amounts adequate to respond to any and all claims under
federal or state actions for civil rights violations, which are not limited by Florida
Statutes Section 768.28 and Chapter 440, as well as any and all claims within the
limitations of Florida Statutes Section 768.28 and Chapter 440, as well as any and all
claims within the limitations of Florida Statutes arising out of the activities governed by
this agreement.
To the extent allowed by law, each party shall be responsible for any acts of negligence
on the part of its employees, agents, contractors, and subcontractors and shall defend,
indemnify and hold the other party harmless from all claims arising out of such actions.
Each party agrees to keep in full force and affect the required insurance coverage during
the term of this Agreement. If the insurance policies originally purchased which meet the
requirements of this agreement are canceled, terminated or reduced in coverage, then the
respective party must immediately substitute complying policies so that no gap in
coverage occurs. Copies of current policy certificates shall be filed with the Other Party
whenever acquired or amended.
8. HOLD HARMLESS. To the extent allowed by law, the COUNTY shall be
liable for and shall fully defend, release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the
LRA, the members of the Key West City Commission, its officers and employees, its
agents and contractors, from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action,
losses, costs and expenses of whatever type - including investigation and witness costs
and expenses and attorneys' fees and costs - that arise out of or are attributable to the
COUNTY's operations on the premises except for those claims, demands, damages,
liabilities, actions, causes of action, losses, costs and expenses that are the result of the
sole negligence of the LRA, its officers, employees, servants, agents or contractors.
COUNTY does not waive any of its sovereign immunity rights including but not limited
to those expressed in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
9. NON-DISCRIMINATION. The LRA and the COUNTY, each for itself, its
personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration
hereof, does hereby covenant and agree that no person on the grounds of race, color, or
national origin shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of premises or in the contracting for
improvements to the premises.
COUNTY and LRA 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
AND LRA 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: I)
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 patent records; 8) Title VIII 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. 1201 Note), as
maybe amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
disability; 10) Monroe County Code Ch. 13, Art. VI, prohibiting discrimination on the
bases of race, color, sex, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, familial status or age; and 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.
10. ASSIGNMENT. The COUNTY may not assign this Agreement or assign or
subcontract any of its obligations under this Agreement without the approval of the LRA.
All the obligations of this Agreement will extend to and bind the legal representatives,
successors and assigns of the LRA and the COUNTY.
11. SUBORDINATION. This Agreement is subordinate to the laws and regulations
of the United States, the State of Florida, Monroe County and the LRA of Key West,
whether in effect on commencement of this Agreement or adopted after that date.
12. INCONSISTENCY. If any item, condition or obligation of this Agreement is in
conflict with other items in this Agreement, the inconsistencies shall be construed so as to
give meaning to those terms which limit the County's responsibility and liability.
13. GOVERNING LA WSNENUE. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the
State of Florida and the United States. Venue for any dispute arising under this
Agreement must be in Monroe County, Florida. In the event of any litigation, the
prevailing party is entitled to a reasonable attorney's fee and costs.
14. CONSTRUCTION. This Agreement has been carefully reviewed by the LRA
and the COUNTY. Therefore, this Agreement is not to be construed against any party on
the basis of authorship.
15. NOTICES. Notices in this Agreement, unless otherwise specified, must be sent by
certified mail to the following:
COUNTY:
County Administrator
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
LRA:
City Manager
525 Angela Street
Key West, FL 33040
and
and
Engineering Department
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 3304
LRA Project Manager
P.O. Box 6434
Key West, FL 33041-6434
16. FULL UNDERSTANDING. This Agreement is the parties' final mutual
understanding. It replaces any earlier agreements or understandings, whether written or
oral. This Agreement cannot be modified or replaced except by another written and
signed agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this Agreement to be executed
by its duly authorized representative.
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Deputy Cle'rk
Date: JUN 2 1 ZOO6
Board of cou~mmiSSioners
Of Monroe C
By:
Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Mayor
Date: JUN 2 1 2006
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