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Res 12-80 RESOLUTION NO. 12-80 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING EVIDENCE TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, OF THE ESTAB- LISHMENT OF A SPECIAL PROJECT ACCOUNT FOR THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH SAND SEARCH, VEGETATION, BEACH AND REEF MONITORING PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CERTIFIED COPIES TO BE PROVIDED TO SAID DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the State of Florida, Department of Natural Resources are entering into an Agreement for funding of the City of Delray Beach Sand Search, ~egetation, Beach and Reef Monitoring Project; and, WHEREAS, said Agreement provides for the release of State funds upon receipt by the State of Florida, Department of Natural Resources of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, evi- dencing the establishment of independent accounting procedures for said Project funds and the deposit of non-state funds to said account, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That notice is hereby given to the State of Florida, Department of Natural Resources of the establishment of independent ac- counting procedures for funds allocated to the "City of Delray Beach Sand Search, Vegetation, Beach and Reef Monitoring Project". Section 2. That all non-state funds allocated to the "City of Delray Beach Sand Search, Vegetation, Beach and Reef Monitoring Project" required under the terms of the proposed Agreement which is attached here- to and made a part hereof, shall be deposited to said account for dis- bursement in accordance with the accounting procedures established by said Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of Natural Resources and the City of Delray Beach, Florida. Section 3. That the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby authorized to provide certified copies of this Resolu- tion to the State of Florida, Department of Natural Resources, and all other necessa~' public agencies and officials. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 28th day of January, 1980. M A Y O~ LEON M. WEEKES ATTEST: City Clerk AGREEMENT Between · THE' STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT' 'OF NATURAL' RESOURCES and 'CITY OF DELRAY BEACH for LOCAL COOPERATION IN THE SAND' SEARCH,' VEGETATION, BEACH AND REEF MONITORING PROJECT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of , 19 , by and between the State of Florida, Department of Natural - Resources (hereinafter referred to as "DEPARTMENT"), represented by the Executive Director executing this Agreement, and Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida (hereinafter referred to as "LOCAL SPONSOR"), represented by its City ~Council; 'WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach Sand Search, Vegetation Beach and Reef Monitoring Project, hereinafter referred to as the "PROJECT", was authorized by the Head of the Department of Natural Resources on ............ , in accordance with Chapter 161.091, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the LOCAL SPONSOR represents that pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida it has the authority and capability to provide the LOCAL SPONSOR cooperation required by State of Florida legislation authorizing the PROJECT and other applicable State laws; and shall perform all engineering, construction inspection, advertisement for and award of construction bids, approval of change orders, accounting for all funds and contract supervision and administration of the PROJECT. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above and mutual covenants contained herein the parties agree as follows: 1. The LOCAL SPONSOR covenants that it will, in consideration of the DEPARTMENT's participation in the funding of the PROJECT subject to the limitations contained herein, fulfill the following requirements. a. Maintain to the maximum extent possible public access and parking for the PROJECT. b. Contribute in cash or services the LOCAL SPONSOR's share of the project construction cost and assume full responsibility for all project costs in excess of the State cost limitation, now fixed to be the lesser of either seventy-six point two percent of the actual project cost or an amount not to exceed one hundred, sixty-six thousand five hundred dollars. In that this is a nonfederal construction project, the LOCAL SPONSOR may use whatever non-state funds or in-kind services that are available in meeting its obligation to provide twenty-three point eight percent of the actual project cost or services valued at more than fifty-two thousand dollars. The DEPARTMENT is authorized to pay up to: (1) 75% of the nonfederal construction and maintenance costs of the PROJECT. (2) 75% of the nonfederal biological monitoring costs. (3) 75% of the nonfederal revegetation costs. (4) 75% of the nonfederal monitoring post-construction shoreline changes. (5) 75% of the basic engineering data costs not to include PROJECT engineering and design, engineering supervision and inspection. (6) 75% of PROJECT monitoring costs. (7) 100% of inlet sand transfer projects when the primary purpose is beach nourishment. (8) 100% of the cost of acquisition of sand-source data. (9) 75% of any additional PROJECT cost involved in placing sand-source data. (10) 100% of any additional PROJECT cost involved in placing sand on nearby beaches in inlet maintenance dredging projects where the State is the upland owner. The final apportionment of costs to be made after the actual costs have been determined. c. Provide without cost to the State of Florida all neces- sary lands, easements and rights~of~way. d. Provide permanent public access to project areas at approximately one-half mile intervals. e. Hold and save harmless the State of Florida, its agencies, officers, and employees from any and all liabilities which may result from the construction or operation of the projects. f. Select a Project Engineer on a competitive negotiation basis as outlined in Chapter 287, Florida Statutes; Engineering for the project shall be by contract between the Engineer and LOCAL SPONSOR, as approved by the DEPARTMENT. The Project Engineer shall be a professional engineer, registered in the State of Florida, qualified in coastal engineering. The Engineer shall furnish all services usually performed by an engineer, including regular inspection of work performed and final inspection 6f the completedAproject with written certification that the project has been completed in accordance with the approved.project plans and specifications. g. Make every reasonable effort to assure continued public ownership or continued public use of the shore upon which the amount of State participation is based, and its administration for public use during the economic life of the PROJECT. h. Assure maintenance and repair, and LOCAL SPONSOR's share of periodic beach nourishment, where applicable, during the first ten (10) years of PROJECT life. i. Maintain available public access and vehicle parking spaces, open and available to all on equal terms, for the life of the PROJECT. j. Control water pollution to the extent necessary to safe- guard the health of bathers. k. Obtain all other necessary federal, state, and local permits, licenses, easements or other consents prior to commencement of construction. 1. If no federal Environmental Impact Statement is prepared, provide the department with sufficient technical and scientific data for the department to determine the environmental impacts of the project, what steps will be taken to mitigate adverse environmental impacts, what monitoring programs will be implemented, and what alter- natives exist to conducting the project as proposed. 2. LOCAL SPONSOR covenants, without restrictions or reservations, to assume full responsibility for compliance with the follow- ing requirements: a. The LOCAL SPONSOR hereby agrees and assures that no person in the United States shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subject to discrimination under the aforementioned PROJECT. b. The'LOCAL SPONSOR covenants that it will not directly or through contractual or other arrangements, on the ground of discrimination with respect to the PROJECT: (1) Deny an individual any service, financial aid, o~ other benefit provided under the program. - (2) Provide any service, financial aid, or other benefit to an individual which is different, or is provided in a different manner, from that provided to others under the program. (3) Subject an individual to segregation or separate treatment in any matter related to his receipt of any service, financial aid, or other benefit under this program. (4) Restrict an individual in any way in the enjoyment of any advantage or privilege enjoyed by others receiving any service, financial aid, or other benefit under the program. ~ (5) Treat an individual differently from others in determining whether he satisfied any admission, enrollment, quota, eligibility, membership or other benefit provided under the program. (6) Deny an individual an opportunity to participate in the program through the provision of services or otherwise, or afford him an opportunity or benefit which is different from that afforded others under the.program. c. The LOCAL SPONSOR covenants that it will not, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, utilize criteria or methods of administration which have the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination or have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing accomplishment of the objectives of the program. 3. That LOCAL SPONSOR hereby gives the DEPARTMENT the right to enter upon, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, lands which the City of Delray Beach owns or controls, for access to the PROJECT for the purpose of inspection, and for the purpose of completing, operating, repairing, and main- taining the PROJECT, if such inspection shows that the LOCAL SPONSOR for any reason is failing to complete, repair and maintain the PROJECT in accordance with the assurances hereunder and has persisted in such failure after thirty days' notice in writing by the DEPARTMENT delivered to the LOCAL SPONSOR. No completion, operation, repair and main- tenance by the DEPARTMENT in such event shall operate to relieve the LOCAL SPONSOR of responsibility to meet its obligations as set forth in Paragraph One of this Agreement, or to preclude the DEPARTMENT from pursuing any other remedy at law or equity. 4. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall establish a special PROJECT account and place therein all funds allocated for the PROJECT. Evidence of establiskment of such special PROJECT account shall be in the form of an official Resolution of the Governing Body of the LOCAL SPONSOR with a certified copy of same furnished to the DEPARTMENT. a. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall keep an account which shall record the individual amounts and totals of all invest- ments belonging to the project fund. b. Investment earning from all funds contributed by the State of Florida to the project will be refunded to the Department of Natural Resources, Erosion Control Trust Fund Account upon completion of the project. 5. It is hereby mutually recognized between the parties that all engineering, construction inspection, advertisement for and award of construction bids, approval of change orders, accounting for all ~funds and contract supervision and admini- stration for the PROJECTS shall be performed by the LOCA~ SPONSOR. Any notification of bid awards or request of approval of the DEPARTMENT OF PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS shall be coordinated directly between the DEPARTMENT and the LOCAL SPONSOR. 6. Reimbursement to the LOCAL SPONSOR for nonfederal aid pro- jects by the DEPARTMENT will be accomplished as follows: a. The parties agree that the current total estimate of the initial PROJECT cost (as defined in Section 161.091, Florida Statutes) is $218,500. b. The maximum contribution by the DEPARTMENT to this PROJECT is 76.2% of $218,500 or $166,500 based upon the current total estimate of the initial PROJECT costs. The maximum contribution by the LOCAL SPONSOR is 23.8% of $218,500 or $52,000 based upon the current total ~ estimate of the initial PROJECT costs. c. Funds available for reimbursement to the LOCAL SPONSOR will be paid in the amounts as determined available by the DEPARTMENT subject to legislative appropriation and approved by the Head of the DEPARTMENT. d. The parties hereto recognize and agree that future actions of the legislative bodies of the respective parties may result in increased monetary allocations, either in dollar amounts or in percentage figures, for this or future projects involving dune restoration. The parties hereto agree that the provisions of ths Agreement shall be subject to such increased PROJECT allocations as may be permitted by future legislation or authorization by the LOCAL SPONSOR, unless said ' legislation specifically prohibits the use of allocated funds for such purpose. e. Release of Erosion Control Trust Fund monies in sup- port of this PROJECT will be requested upon receipt of a Resolution of the Governing Body of the LOCAL SPONSOR of the PROJECT that has enclosed a Statement of Itemized Expenditures detailing expenditures for which payment has been requested. The Statement of Itemized Expenditures must be certified by the Director of Fiscal/Finance Services of the LOCAL SPONSOR. f. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall provide a full and accurate copy of any record of all official action taken re- garding the PROJECT and shall furnish the DEPARTMENT certified copies of all official minutes involving any action pertaining to the PROJECT to include: (1) Quarterly Statement of operations summarizing progress of the PROJECT, highlights of work accomplished, percentage of completion and problems encountered. (2) Quarterly financial report enumerating the financial status of the PROJECT. g. Funds in the custody of the LOCAL SPONSOR as provided under the provisions of Paragraph 4 of this Agreement will be invested as is consistent with the cash require- ments of the PROJECT. h. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall make accessible to the Internal Auditor of the DEPARTMENT, as requested, all accounts and records of the PROJECT maintained by the LOCAL SPONSOR. When the PROJECT is completed and a final accounting has been accomplished the LOCAL SPONSOR shall furnish to the DEPARTMENT copies of such final financial report. 7. The parties agree, that notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the current total estimate of the initial construction costs, including engineering and' design costs and supervision and inspection of the City - of Delray Beach Sand Searc~ Vegetation Beach and Reef monitoring project is $218,500. It is mutually recognized between the parties that the LOCAL SPONSOR has allocated the amount of $52,000 as its share of the nonfederal participation funds for the PROJECT and it is therefore agreed that the LOCAL SPONSOR shall give the DEPARTMENT thirty days prior notice of its intention to advertise the PROJECT for bids, accompanied by updated cost estimates of construction and all other costs to be borne by the LOCAL SPONSOR. It is further mutually recognized between the parties that the DEPARTMENT shall reserve the right to require the LOCAL SPONSOR to rescind all construction bids if the lowest responsible bid results in a contri- bution by the DEPARTMENT in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) of the last updated cost estimate furnished the DEPARTMENT by the LOCAL SPONSOR as provided in this Agreement. 8. The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to terminate or cancel any or all portions of this Agreement upon the failure of the LOCAL SPONSOR to perform in conformance with the herein contained mutual covenants. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this contract on the day and year first above written. STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF CITY OF DELRAY, BEACH NATURAL RESOURCES PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA BY ITS CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: ATTEST: DATE: