Item E7
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: JUNE 19. 2002
Division:
TDC
Bulk Item: Yes -K- No
Department:
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of an Amendment to Agreement with Artificial Reefs of the Keys for
the Vandenberg Project to extend Agreement to September 30, 2003.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
TDC approved same at their meeting of May 14, 2002.
PREVIOUS REVELANT BOCC ACTION:
BOCC approved original agreement at their meeting of March 22, 2001
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
Amendment to extend
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval
TOTAL COST: $250.000
BUDGETED: Yes --X- No
COST TO COUNTY: $250.000rrOURIST PAY
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes 1L- No
AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty --X- OMB/Purchasing -L Risk Management X
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
(Lynda Stuart)
DOCUMENTATION:
Included X
To Follow_
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM # "7
Revised 2/27/01
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: Artificial Reefs of the Contract #
Keys Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Contract Purpose/Description:
Approval of an Amendment to Agreement with Artificial Reefs of the Keys
for the Vandenberg Project to extend Agreement to September 30, 2003.
Contract Manager: Maxine Pacini 3523 TDC#3
(Name) (Ext. ) (Department/Stop #)
for BOCC meeting on 6/19102 Agenda Deadline: 6/5/02
CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 250,000
Budgeted? Yes[8J No D Account Codes:
Grant: $
County Match: $
Current Year Portion: $
117-77040-530340-T17M-383Y-530340
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $_/yr For:
(Not included in dollar value above) (e~. maintenance, utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc.)
CONTRACT REVIEW
Changes Date Out
Date In Needed .. Ifiiew . .. k
Division Director 67.,9'/02- YesD NoIT' 'LL/'/ fi{f/ 07-
Risk ManagemenlO ~ ~ YesD No~ -ill.. __' . - .
O.M.B./Purchasing~q\o>- YesD Nog--- ~-\'-lfl
County Attorney Sir, r~ YesD No~ S.Hutton
Comments:
OMB Form Revised 2/27/01 MCP #2
MAY-07-02 18,38 FROM,MONROE COUNTY ATTY OFFICE 10,3052823518
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ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM to agreement dated the day of 2002, is entered
into by and between the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County. on behalf
of the Tourist Developmen1 Council. and Artificial Reefs of the Keys, a Florida not-for-
profit corporation.
WHEREAS, there was a contract entered into on March 22, 2001, between the
parties, awarding $250,000 to Artificial Reefs of the Keys for the Vandenberg Project,
and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to extend the contract for an additional
period of time in orQer to complete the project, and
NOW, THEREFORE.. in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein
the parties agree to the amended agreement as follows:
1. Contract period as outlined in Paragraph 1 shall be extended to
September 30, 2003.
2. The remainins~ provisions of the contract dated March 22, 2001, remain in
full force and effed.
IN WITNESS WHEHEOF, the parties have set their handS and seal on the day
and year first above written.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Artificial Reefs of the Keys
president
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOUiAGE, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY. FLORIDA
Mayor/Chairman
Deputy Clerk
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GRANT OF FUNDS
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This AGREEMENT dated the22- day of Vl A--fr112001, is entered into by and between
the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS F~OE COUNTY, hereinafter "County," on
behalf of the TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, hereinafter "TDC" and Artificial Reefs of the
Keys a Florida not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter" Contractor".
WHEREAS, the third penny of Tourist Development Tax may be used to acquire, construct,
extend, enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, or promote museums, zoological parks,
fishing piers, nature centers or sports arenas which are publicly owned and operated or owned
and operated by not-for-profit corporations, and
WHEREAS, Contractor has applied for funding for the Vandenberg project to
acquire/remodel/construct the zoological park/nature center hereinafter ''the Projecf'; and
WHEREAS, the County and 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
acquire, construct, repair and rehabilitate the project for use as a zoological park/nature center
open to the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and payments contained
herein, the Contractor and the County have entered into this agreement on the terms and
conditions as set forth below.
1. AGREEMENT PERIOD. This agreement is for the period March 22, 2001 through
September 30, 2002. 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 and 13 below.
2. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT. The Contractor shall provide a zoological park/nature center by
sinking a vessel with appropriate federal and state permits for the establishment of an artificial
reef.
3. AMOUNT OF AGREEMENT AND PAYMENT. The County shall provide an amount not to
exceed $250,000 to be paid upon the completion of the project. The Board of County
Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council assume no liability to fund this agreement
for an amount in excess of this award. Payment shall be made to Contractor upon presentation of
invoice and other documentation necessary to prove that the project has been completed.
Monroe County's performance and obligation to pay under this agreement is contingent upon an
annual appropriation by the BOCC.
4. REPORTS. The Contractor shall provide financial reports in summary of activity on forms
provided or approved by the TDC, and quarterly narrative reports of activity under the approved
work plan. The Contractor shall keep such records as are necessary to document the
performance of the agreement and expenses as incurred, and give access to these records at the
request of the TDC, the County, the State of Florida or authorized agents and representatives of
said government bodies. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain appropriate records
to insure a proper accounting of all funds and expenditures. The Contractor understands that it
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shall be responsible for repayment of any and all audit exceptions which are identified by the
Auditor General for the State of Florida, the Clerk of Court for Monroe County, the Board of
County Commissioners for Monroe County, or their agents and representatives. In the event of an
audit exception, the current fiscal year grant award or subsequent grant awards will be offset by
the amount of the audit exception. In the event the grant is not renewed or supplemented in future
years, the Contractor will be billed by the County for the amount of the audit exception and shall
promptly repay any audit exception.
5. MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS. Any and all modifications of the terms of this
agreement shall be only amended in writing and approved by the Board of County Commissioners
for Monroe County.
6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. At all times and for all purposes hereunder, the
Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County. No statement contained in this agreement shall be construed
as to find the Contractor or any of its employees, contractors, servants or agents to the employees
of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, and they shall be entitled to none of the
rights, privileges or benefits of employees of Monroe County.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. In carrying out its obligations under this agreement, the
Contractor 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 County to terminate this agreement immediately upon delivery of
written notice of termination to the Contractor.
8. RESTRICTIONS ON AGREEMENTS ENTERED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. The
Contractor shall include in all agreements funded under this agreement the following terms:
a) Anti-discrimination. Contractor agrees that they 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 Contractor. For breach or violation of this warranty, the
Contractor 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 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
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suit, claim or action maaeagainst the Contractor that is related to the activity under this
agreement, and will cooperate with the County in the investigation arising as a result of any suit,
action or claim related this agreement.
d) Insurance. Contractor agrees that it maintains in force at its own expense a liability
insurance policy which will insure and indemnify the Contractor and the County from any suits,
claims or actions brought by any person or persons and from all costs and expenses of litigation
brought against the Contractor for such injuries to persons or damage to project occurring during
the agreement or thereafter that results from performance by Contractor of the obligations set
forth in this agreement. At all times during the term of this agreement and for one year after
acceptance of the project, Contractor shall maintain on file with the County a certificate of the
insurance of the carriers showing that the aforesaid insurance policy is in effect. The following
coverage's shall be provided:
1. Workers Compensation insurance as required by Florida Statutes.
2. Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence
for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
3. Comprehensive Auto Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $300,000 combined
single limit per occurrence.
The Contractor, the County and the TDC shall be named as additional insured, exempt workers
compensation. The policies shall provide no less than 30 days notice of cancellation, non-renewal
or reduction of coverage.
At all times during the term of this agreement and for one year after acceptance of the project,
Contractor shall maintain on file with the County a certificate of insurance showing that the
aforesaid insurance coverage's are in effect.
e) Licensing and Permits. Contractor warrants that it shall have, prior to commencement of
work under this agreement and at all times during said work, all required licenses and permits
whether federal, state, County or City.
9. HOLD HARMLESS/lNDEMNIFICATION. The Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless the BOCCrrDC 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 arising
directly or indirectly under this agreement. The Contractor shall immediately give notice to the
County of any suit, claim or action made against the County that is related to the activity under this
agreement, and will cooperate with the County in the investigation arising as a result of any suit,
action or claim related to this agreement.
10. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION. The Contractor agrees that they will not discriminate against
any of their employees or applicants for employment or against persons for any benefit or service
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.
11. ANTI-KICKBACK. The 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 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 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.
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12. TERMINATION. This agreement shall terminate on September 30,2002. Termination
prior thereto shall occur whenever funds cannot be obtained or cannot be continued at a level
sufficient to allow for the continuation of this agreement pursuant to the terms herein. In the event
that funds cannot be continued at a level sufficient to allow the continuation of this agreement
pursuant to the terms specified herein, this agreement may then be terminated immediately by
written notice of termination delivered in person or by mail to Contractor. The County may
terminate this agreement without cause upon giving written notice of termination to provider. The
County shall not be obligated to pay for any services or goods provided by Contractor after
Contractor has received written notice of termination.
13. TERMINATION FOR BREACH. The County may immediately terminate this agreement
for any breach of the terms contained herein. Such termination shall take place immediately upon
receipt of written notice of said termination. Any waiver of any breach of covenants herein
contained to be kept and performed by Contractor shall not be deemed or considered as a
continuing waiver and shall not operate to bar or prevent the County from declaring a forfeiture for
any succeeding breach either of the same conditions or of any other conditions. Failure to provide
County with certification of use of matching funds or matching in-kind services at or above the rate
of request for reimbursement or payment by contractor is a breach of agreement, for which the
County may terminate this agreement upon giving written notification of termination.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties
hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior agreements with
respect to such subject matter between the Contractor and the County.
15. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This agreement, its performance, and all disputes arising
hereunder, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, and both parties agree that the
proper venue for any actions shall be in Monroe County.
16. ETHICS CLAUSE: Contractor 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 or 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 County 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.
17. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the
convicted vendor list following a conviction for public entity crime may not submit a bid on an
agreement to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a
agreement with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may
not submit bids on leases of real property to public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as
a Contractor, supplier, sub-contractor, or consultant under a agreement with any public entity, and
may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in
Section 287.017, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on
the convicted vendor list.
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18. AUTHORITY: Contractor warrants that it is authorized by law to engage in the
performance of the activities encompassed by the project herein described. Each of the
signatories for the Contractor below certifies and warrants that the Contractor's name in this
agreement is the full name as designated in its corporate charter (if a corporation); they are
empowered to act and contract for the Contractor, and this agreement has been approved by the
Board of Directors of Contractor or other appropriate authority.
19. LICENSING AND PERMITS: Contractor warrants that it shall have, prior to commencement
of work under this agreement and at all times during said work, all required licenses and permits
whether federal, state, County or City.
20. INSURANCE: Contractor agrees that it maintains in force at its own expense a liability
insurance policy which will insure and indemnify the Contractor and the County from any suits,
claims or actions brought by any person or persons and from all costs and expenses of litigation
brought against the Contractor for such injuries to persons or damage to project occurring during
the agreement or thereafter that results from performance by Contractor of the obligations set
forth in this agreement. At all times during the term of this agreement and for one year after
acceptance of the project, Contractor shall maintain on file with the County a certificate of the
insurance of the carriers showing that the aforesaid insurance policy is in effect. The following
coverage's shall be provided:
1. Workers Compensation insurance as required by Florida Statutes.
2. Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence
for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
3. Comprehensive Auto Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $300,000 combined
single limit per occurrence.
The Contractor, the County 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.
At all times during the term of this agreement and for one year after acceptance of the project,
Contractor shall maintain on file with the County a certificate of insurance showing that the
aforesaid insurance coverage's are in effect.
21. NOTICE. Any written notice to be given to either party under this agreement or related
hereto shall be addressed and delivered as follows:
For Artificial Reefs of the Keys: Jeff Dey, CEO
Resource Control Corporation
1 03 Wills St.
Rancocas, NJ 08073
For County: Lynda Stuart
Monroe County Tourist Development Council
1201 White Street, Suite 102
Key West, FL 33040
and
Suzanne Hutton, Asst. County Attorney
310 Fleming St.
Key West, FL 33040
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IN WITNESS WIit::HEOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed
the day and y . t above written.
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ATTEST:
By:
Secretary
Artificial Reefs of the Keys
Capital Project Funding FY 2001
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
ftlchainnan
Artificial Reefs of The Keys
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CERTIFICJlTE OF LIABILITY INSI . '~lANCE
PRO UCER (908)689-1092
Br wn & Brown of New Jersey
2 1 Route 31 North
Washington, NJ 07882
JoAnne Gianopulos
INSURED Arti fidal Reefs of the
c/o 103 Wills Street
Rancocas, NJ 08073
FAX (908)689-5718
DATE (MMlDDIYY)
04/15/2002
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE
Keys, Inc.
INSURER A:
INSURER B:
INSURER C:
INSURER 0:
INSURER E:
Greenwich Insurance Company
COVERAGES
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE IN~URED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
'N: TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER . ~A~(MMlDDrm DATE (MM/DDIYY) LIMITS
GENERAL LlABlUTY PECOO0795 08/01/2001 08/01/2002 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000
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X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABIUTY FIRE DAMAGE (Any one fwe) $ 100,000
1 ClAIMS MADE CD OCCUR MED I:XP (Any one person) $ 5,000
A PERSONAL & NJV INJURY $ 1,000,000
GENERAl. AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS-COMP~PAGG $ 2,000,000
I .nPRQ- nLOC
POLICY JECT
AUTOMOBILE UABlLITY efP1t)~. . ~MeNl COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
- ._- f\ (Ea accident) $
ANY AUTO ) -
- APP~, . ~r Ju.
ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
- (Per person) $
SCHEDULED AUTOS BY -""C7 ,. r. - -- In':).. - -
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HIRED AUTOS DATE- ~ :c BODILY INJURY
- (Per accident) $
NON-OWNED AUTOS YE - -
'-- WANER Nt"'-=--
PROPERTY DAMAGE
'-- (Per accident) $
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $
==l ANY AUTO OTHER THAN EA ACC $
AUTO ONLY: AGG $
EXCESS LIABIUTY EACH OCCURRENCE $
=:J OCCUR o ClAIMS MADE. AGGREGATE $
$
==l DEDUCTIBLE $
RETENTION $ $
WORKERS COMPENSAnON AND I TORY LIMITS I IV ER'"
EMPLOVER$' LIABILITY 1::. L i:A(;H "';C,IiEi.jT
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E.L DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $
E.L DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $
OTHER JECOO0795 08/01/2001 08/01/2002 $1.000,000 each occurrence
Professional Liabil ity
A Poll ution Liability Claims Made Basis
DESCRlPnON OF OPERAnONSlLOCA nONSNEHICLESlEXCLUSlONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL PROVISIONS
.onroe County BOCC is i ncl uded as an Additional insured with respect to the artificial reefs project
I/k/a General Hoyt S. Vandenberg.
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CERTIFICATE HOLDER I I ADDITIONAL INSURED; INSURER LETTER CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
Monroe County BOCC .....lll...- DAYS WRITTEN NOncE TO THE CERnACATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
Attn: Wayne Robertson BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NonCE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLlGAnON OR LIABILITY
1100 Simonton Street OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS foGENTS OR REPRESENTA nVES.
Key West, FL 33040 AUTHOr7irJ;TATlVE,~ ' )J
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- FAX: (305) 295-4364 , / ,- 11111ll