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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIII (D) Acceptance and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Tri-Party Developement Project Grant agreement for Starke Lake Boat Ramp Repair •• • =e AGENDA 5-16-95 0 Item III D I_ ►.: a o I it *or 000e JAMES W.SHIItA,P.E. CITY ENGINEER/UTILITIES DIRECTOR 150 N.LAKESHORE DRIVE•OCOEE,FLORIDA 34761 PHONE(407)656-2322 EXT.142•FAX(407)656-7835 MEMORANDUM DATE: May 9, 1995 TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners FROM: James W. Shira, P.E. City Engineer/Utilitie Director SUBJECT: Florida Boater Improvement Fund - Starke Lake Boat Ramp Repair Attached for your review and approval is a Tri-Party Development Project Grant Agreement between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Orange County and the City of Ocoee for funding the repair and rehabilitation of the boat ramp and docks on Starke Lake. Construction plans for this project have been completed by PEC and the project is ready to be advertised for bids, but has been held pending approval of this agreement by all three parties. Upon approval by the City of Ocoee, the agreement will be returned to Orange County for County Commission approval, then will be returned to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for approval. Upon approval by all three agencies, we will be notified that we can commence the project, at which time we will solicit bids for the work involved. We will have two years from the date of final approval of the agreement within which to complete the work. I recommend that the City Commission authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this Tri- Party Development Project Grant Agreement. THE PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE :641 Orange L r, `'` 'x`; , Parks and Recreation Department .:. :.:...:..:....:..2--;' Lounty 118 West Kaley Street "`"`; x;k'z" :=?'' Orlando, Florida 32806-3987 :'141 -4,'W. : Telephone (407) 836-4290 FAX (407) 836-4289 May 1, 1995 Mr. Jim Shira, City Engineer City of Ocoee 150 N. Lakeshore drive Ocoee, Florida 34761-2258 Re: Starke Lake FBIP Agreement Dear Mr. Shira, Attached are three copies of the FBIP agreement for Starke Lake Boat Ramp. Please have each signed by the appropriate city officials. Please return them to us for further processing. When signing the agreements, do not complete the blank space for the date on the first page. FDEP will date the agreement when completely executed, an original copy will be returned to you. If I can answer any questions you may have please call me at 836-7728. Sincerely, L)4V-h/- 14---- Galen J. P gh, La scape Architect Park Planning & Design Orange County Parks & Recreation Dept. GJP/gjp cc: Lynn Sordel, Manger, Parks & Recreation Department Christ Flood, Asst. Manager Parks & Recreation Randy Ferris, West District Superintendent, Parks & Recreation John Connell, Supervisor, Park Planning & Design, Parks & Recreation [ , kg ` 3 I •/',5 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TRI-PARTY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT Contract No. B9525 This Agreement is entered into this day of 19 , between the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, hereinafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT, Orange County, hereinafter referred to as the COUNTY, and City of Ocoee, hereinafter referred to as the CITY, in pursuance of a project approved under the Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) . 1 . This Agreement shall be performed in accordance with Sections 370 . 021 (1) , 327 .25 (12) , and 327 .28, Florida Statutes, and Chapters 16A-11 and 16D-5, Part III, Florida Administrative Code, which are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. 2 . The COUNTY, as the official applicant and recipient of program funds, shall be responsible for grant administration and accountability. The CITY shall act as agent for the COUNTY for construction of the project authorized by this Agreement . 3 . The CITY agrees to construct the project known as Starke Lake Boat Ramp (FBIP Project No. B95025) , in accordance with the plans and specification prepared by, or under the supervision and review of, a registered professional architect, engineer or Page 1 of 7 other appropriate professional . These elements are identified in the project application which is made a part of this Agreement by reference: reconstuct boat ramps and repair dock. 4 . This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by the DEPARTMENT. The CITY agrees to complete the project on or before two years from the effective date. 5 . The DEPARTMENT agrees to obligate and make available to the COUNTY the approved project amount of $ 150, 000 . 00 for the project authorized by this Agreement . The DEPARTMENT will release the funds on a reimbursement basis . The DEPARTMENT, COUNTY and CITY understand and agree that there shall be no reimbursement of funds by the DEPARTMENT for any expenditure made prior to the execution of the Agreement with the exception of $-0- for the following expenditures : None 6 . Rita Pate, Community Assistance Consultant or her successor, designated as the DEPARTMENT' S Project Manager for the purpose of this Agreement, is responsible for ensuring performance of its terms and conditions and shall approve all payment requests prior to payment . The COUNTY shall submit to the DEPARTMENT signed quarterly project status reports on a calendar basis summarizing work accomplished, problems encountered, percentage of completion, and other appropriate information. Photographs shall be submitted when appropriate to reflect work accomplished. • 7 . The DEPARTMENT' S performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation Page 2 of 7 by the Legislature. 8 . Each party hereto agrees that it shall be solely responsible for the wrongful acts of its employees, contractors, and agents . However, nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver by either party of its sovereign immunity and the limitations set forth in Section 768 .28, Florida Statutes . 9 . Upon project completion, the engineer, architect or other appropriate professional shall sign a statement certifying satisfactory completion of the project in accordance with the prepared plans and specifications . 10 . Asphalt paving shall conform with the Florida Department of Transportations specifications for road and bridge construction. Bid specifications, contracts and/or purchase orders must specify thickness of asphalt and square yards to be paved. 11 . Eligible and ineligible program costs are established in Chapters 16A-11 and 16D-5, Part III, Florida Administrative Codes . The COUNTY shall submit payment requests and expenditure documentation to the DEPARTMENT in accordance with the DEPARTMENT' s Grant and Contract Accountability Policy, Chapter 16A-11, Florida Administrative Code, said requests being in detail sufficient for a proper pre-audit and post-audit thereof . The Project Manager shall, within sixty (60) days after receipt of a payment request, review the work accomplished to date on the project and, if in order, approve the request for payment. The DEPARTMENT shall retain 10% of the grant amount until completion of the project and all final project documentation has been submitted by the COUNTY and approved by the DEPARTMENT. Page 3 of 7 12 . The CITY is responsible for obtaining all state and federal permits, licenses, agreements, leases, easements, etc . , required for the project . 13 . The COUNTY and CITY 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 or until final resolution of matters resulting from any litigation, claim, or audit that started prior to the expiration of the three-year record retention period. 14 . The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to inspect the project as well as the right to audit any and all financial records pertaining to the_project at any reasonable time. This Agreement can be unilaterally cancelled by the DEPARTMENT should the COUNTY or CITY refuse to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters or other material made or received in conjunction with the Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes . 15 . The COUNTY and CITY agree that the project, when completed, shall be dedicated for public recreational uses . The dedication shall extend for a minimum of twenty-five (25) years and shall be recorded in the public property records . The COUNTY and CITY further agree to return to the DEPARTMENT funds tendered for the project in the event the project becomes utilized for other than the purposes of the project during this period. 16 . The CITY shall erect a permanent sign identifying the program and the DEPARTMENT as a funding source of project construction. 17 . The DEPARTMENT shall have the right to terminate this Page 4 of 7 Project agreement and demand refund of Program funds for non- compliance with the terms and conditions of the Program. Failure to comply with these terms and conditions shall result in the DEPARTMENT declaring the COUNTY ineligible for further participation in the Program until such time as the COUNTY and CITY comply therewith. 18 . 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 Agreement . 19 . This Agreement strictly prohibits the expenditure of funds for the purpose of lobbying the Legislature, the judicial branch, or a state agency. 20 . 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 amounts received exceed $100, 000, have an audit performed in accordance with the rules of the Auditor General promulgated pursuant to s . 11 .45 ; (b) If the amounts received exceed $25, 000 but do not exceed $100, 000, have an 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 the grant; or (c) If the amounts received do not exceed $25, 000, have the head of the entity or organization attest, under penalties of Page 5 of 7 perjury, that the entity or organization has complied with the provisions of the grant . 21 . If it becomes necessary for the DEPARTMENT to demand a refund of any or all funds tendered pursuant to this Agreement, the COUNTY and CITY agree to return said funds to the DEPARTMENT within sixty (60) days after notification by the DEPARTMENT. If not returned within sixty days, the COUNTY and CITY understand and agree that any further COUNTY requests for funding as to this or any other program under the DEPARTMENT' S administration shall be denied until the funds have been returned. 22 . Following receipt of an audit report identifying any reimbursement due_the DEPARTMENT, the COUNTY and CITY will be allowed a maximum of sixty (60) days to submit additional documentation to offset the amount identified or to return the amount due. 23 . This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties . Any alterations, variations, changes, modifications or waivers of provisions of this 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 Agreement . 24 . The DEPARTMENT, COUNTY and CITY mutually agree to the following special terms and conditions incorporated as part of this Agreement : None -� ' Page 6 of 7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be duly executed on the day and year first above written. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF Orange COUNTY By: By: Director or Designee Chairman or designee* Division of Recreation and Parks ADDRESS : 4200 S . John Young Parkway Orlando, Florida 32899 COUNTY Attorney DEP Project Manager CITY OF Ocoee By: Title: Approved as to Form and Legality: ,100 . DEP A ey 4MM City Attorney *If someone other than the Chairman signs the contract, a resolution, statement or other document authorizing that person to sign the contract on behalf of the county must accompany the contract . Page 7 of 7