WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN/ALLIGATOR CREEK WATERSHED
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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN '
THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PINELLAS COUNTY, THE CITY OF CLEARWATER
AND THE CITY OF SAFETY HARBOR
FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
A COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN
F~R THE ALLIGATOR CREEK WP',TF.:RSHED
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.THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ~~~ ~ day of
~.c-t"".t :'994, by and between the Southwest Flo:cida Wa,ter Management
District, a public corporation created by Chapte~ 61-6~1, Laws of
Florida, as amended for itself and on behalf of the Pinel las-
Anclote River Basin Board, hereinafter collectively referred to as
the "DISTRICT," and Pinellas County, hereinafter referred to as the
"COUNTY," and the City of Clearwater, hereinafter referred to as
"CLEARWATER," and Safety Harbor, hereinafter referred to as "SAFETY
HARBOR," political subdivisions of the State of Florida.
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WHEREAS, the Alligator Creek Comprehensive Hatershed
Management Plan study area, hereinafter referred to as the "STUDY
AREA", 'encompasses: approximately 57au acres in' central Pinellas
County as outlined on attached Exhibit "A, II attached l:ereto and
incorporated herein by reference; and . .. " .
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WHEREAS, the DISTRICT, through the SWIM Department, has
determined that basins in pinellas County may be critical pollutant
sources to Tampa Bay; and
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WHEREAS, the COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR have
requested the DISTRICT'S assistance in the development and
implementation of a Watershed Management Master Plan, hereinafter
referred to as the "MANAGEMENT PLAN, II to the extent of jointly
funding an engineering study of the Alligator Creek watershed,
preparation of the MANAGEMENT PLAN 3nd docume~ts, and
implementation of some or all recommendations, hereinafter referred
to as the "PROJECT(S),II as a result of the study; and
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WHE:KEAS, the DISTRICT, through the cooper:..;,tive funding program
of the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board, nas agreed to
participate on a 50/50 cost share basis with the COUNTY, CLEAR-
WATER, and SAFETY HARBOR on -selected PROJECT(s) consistent with the
priorities of the DISTRICT; and
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WHEREAS, the DISTRICT through the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin
Board has budgeted funds in its 1993 Fiscal Year budget for this
purpose; and
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WHEREAS, the parties hereto hCJve reached an agreement to
solicit and engage the professional 'services of an engineering
consultant firm(s), hereinafter referred to as the II CONSULTANT , " to
develop the MANAGEMENT PLAN. II
NOW THEREFORE, ih consideration of the mutual covenants and
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ARTICLE I - Scope of Work
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The work will be accomplished in two phases:
(2) Implementation.
(1)
Planning, and
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PLANNING
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The MANAGEMENT PLAN is intended to evaluate the Alligator
Crep.k Watershed, identify problems requiring management of
resources, and recommend solutions affeating water quantity
and quality, and natural habitat. At a minimum, the
MANAGEMENT PLAN shall address existing. flood situations,
erosion, and stormwater pollution. The MANAGEMENT PLAN shall
include, but not be limited to; items to be further described
in a Scope of Work that will be developed and approved by all
parties and shall address wherever possible the COUNTY,
CLEARW[>.TER, and SAFETY HARBOR Comprehensive rlans' Goals,
attached as Appendix "A."
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The COUNTY, CLEARWATER, SAFETY HARBOR, and the DISTRICT shall
jointly prepare the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Scope of
Work for the services to be perfo'Lmed by the CONSULTANT. The'
Scope of Work will specifically jetail the considerations to
be followed in the development of the MANAGEMENT PLAN. Both
the RFP and the final Scope of Work shall .be subj ect to
wri tten approval by the DISTRICT, COUNTY, CLEARWATER and
SAFETY HARBOR.
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The Planning Phase will include the initial collection of
design and water quality data, the diagnostic evaluation of
the Alligator Creek Watershed, the use of an appropriate
linked watershed/waterbody model' that is approved by the
COUNTY, CLEARWATER, SAFETY HARBOR, and the DISTRICT, and the
development of comprehensive watershed management plan, with
recommendations for site specific physical improvements
including public property availability and/or property
acquisition informatiqn.
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At the end of the Planning Phase there will be an "ASSESSMENT
MEETING" of the parties to the Agreemen~ <:it th-; close of which
a decision will be made on whether the work should proceed
into the Implementation Phase.
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2. IMPLEMENTATION
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If at the close of the ASSESSMENT MEETING there is not
unanimous agreement to continue with the Implementation Phase,
the Agreement shall terminate.
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If at the close of the ASSESSMENT MEETING there is unanimous
agreement to continue, the Implementation Phase will commence
and will include the design and permitting of the top three
(3) prioritized PROJECT(S) recommended in the MANAGEMENT PLAN,
and the bid advertisement, award, and construction of one (1)
or more of the top three (3) prioritized PROJEOT(S). The
PROJECTS will be administered by the jurisdiction in which
they are located and may include engagement of a qualified
consultant to provide' final engineering and preparation of
construction plans.
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PROJECTS may be subject to different funding participation
levels.by the local jurisdictions because of their location
and function. Therefore, each project may require an
amendment to this Agreement in order to enumerate the
associated conditions, procedures for final design, property
acquisi tion, funding participation formulas, and other
pertinent information.
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The PROJECT(S) shall be prioritized based primarily upon the
potential effectiveness of reducing pollutant loads, flooding
conditions, and other drainage problems (i.e. erosion) over
the entire STUDY AREA, and secondarily, on the potential for
increasing natural habitat, and the availability of public-
owned-property on which to construct the improvements. The
MANAGEMENT PLAN shall clearly state the priority issues and
the Scope of Work shall direct the CONSULTANT to develop a
method to prioritize the PROJECT(S). The prioritization
process and result,s shall be presented at the ASSESSMENT
MEETING by the CONSULTANT. All parties shall provide written
appruval or disapproval of the top three (3) prioritized
PkOJECT(S) to CLEARWATER within thirty (30) caler.dar days
after the ASSESSMENT MEETING.
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It is acknowledged by the parties hereto that the COUNTY,
CLEARWAJER, and SAFETY HARBOR shall be solely responsible for
the implementation of the prioritized PROJECT(S) of the
MANAGEMENT PLAN within their respective jurisdictions except
as j oint funding participation may be agreed to between
jurisdictions. Prior to the implementation of the prioritized
PROJECT(S) of the ~~NAGEMENT PLAN, the COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and
SAFETY HARBOR shall submit an implementation schedule to the
DISTRICT for review and written apprOVal, showing scheduled
completion dates of the prioritized PROJECT(S) in their
respective jurisdictional area that can be complE:ted within a
three (3) year period based on each participant's stormwater
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revenue projections and construction cost estimates from the
Planning Phase of the MANAGEMEN~ PLAN.
The COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR agree to use similar
and consistent criteria (design standards and construction
specifications) for purposes of developing the features of the
MANAGEMENT PLAN within their jurisdictions.
It is the intent of this Agreement to -develop a comprehensive
watershed management plan which is mutually acceptable to all
jurisdictions within the watershed and the DISTRICT. It is
further intended that each juriE"'diction will' use the
MANAGEMENT PLAN to help guide their decisions in. the basin.
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CLEARWATER shall be responsible for engaging the services of
the CONSULTANT to per'form the tasks required to complete the
MANAGEMENT PLAN. The DISTRICT, COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY
HARBOR shall each have one voting seat on the committee to
select the CONSULTANT. The final selection of the CONSULTANT
shall be subject to written approval of all parties.
8. CLEARWATER shall administer, manage and supervise the
development of the MANAGEMENT PLAN resulting from the RFP with
participation of the DISTRICT, COUNTY, and SAFETY HARBO~.
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The DISTRICT'S performance under this l,greement is conditioned
upon the development and approval of the detailed Scope of
Work, the development of the Request for Proposal, and the
engagement of a CONSULTANT. If for any reason a CONSULTANT is
not under contract within one hundred eighty (180) calendar
days subsequent to the completion and execution of this
Agreement, this Agreement, shall be null and void and the
DISTRICT shall have no further obligations thereunder.
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All CONSULTANT (s) , CONTRACTOR (s), subcontractors and suppl iers
will be under contract to the COUNTY, CLEARWATER, or SAFETY
HARBOR and not to the DISTRICT; all compensation and payments
to them shall be the responsibility of the COUNTY, CLEARWATER,
or SAFETY HARBOR and not the responsibility of the DISTRICT.
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CLEARWATER shall require the CONSULTANT to provide a proposed
Project Budget to all parties. The proposed Project Budget
shall consist of a detailed cost itemization by task with
manhours, hourly rates, and project personnel based upon the
approved Scope of Work. The proposed Project Budget shall be
reviewed and approved in writing by the DISTRICT prior to
ratification of the- consultant contract by the COUNTY,
CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR. Any revisions or updates to
the project Budget shall be reviewed and approved in writing
by the DISTRICT Project Representative.prior to disbursement
of DISTRICT funds.
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12. The DISTRICT, COUNTY, and SAFETY HARBOR shall be provided
thirty (30) calendar days to review and comment on all drafts
and final reports: and CLEARWATER shall provide to the
DISTRICT, COUNTY, and SAFETY HARBOR upon completion of all
work products, one (1) copy of all reports, maps, mOdelling on
computer disk, and reproducibles of the construction plans,
and other documents prepared and paid for with any and all
funds contributed by the parties in connection with the
MANAGEMENT PLAN. -
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If it is agreed that
is appropriate, an
executed by the
jurisdictions(s) to
appropriate issues:
construction of a recommended PROJECT(S)
amendment to this Agreement shall be
DISTRICT and appropriate local
address the following, and other
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Usually the responsible agency will be the city or county
in which the PROJECT (s) is located. The responsible
agency will coordinate with the DISTRICT and other
appropriate jurisdictions during all phases of
development including design, permitting, land
acquisition, and construction. The DISTRICT and other
appropriate jurisdictions will review and comment, in
writing, at the 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% stages of the
design.
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The COUNTY, CLEARvJATER, and/or SAFETY HARBOR shall act as
applicant on all applicable construction permits in their
respective jurisdictional areas and be resp0nsible for
applicable fees, if any. Any county/city building, site
clearing, work in right-of"":way, or other county/city
issued permit will be the responsibility of COUNTY,
CLEARWATER, or SAFETY HARBOR as appropriate.
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The PROJECT(S) are not intended to fulfill current or
future regulatory requirements placed upon the COUNTY,
CLEARWATER, or SAFETY HARBOR by construction permits or
to remedy an environmental violation nor will it be
submitted for mitigation credit to any state
regulatory /j ur isdictional agency. It may be used to
demonstrate reduction of nen-point source pollution for
Federal programs.
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The COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and/or SAFETY HARBOR shall
perpetually perf9rm the necessary exterior maintenance of
the PROJECT(S) in their respective jurisdictional areas
and the hydraulic operation and maintenance of the
PROJECT(S) improvements in . their respective
jurisdictional areas. The standards and criteria
contained in the Basis of Review adopted by Reference in
Rule 400-4.091 (1) , Florida Administrative Code, (F. A. C. ) ,
apply to the desi~n, performance, operation, maintenance
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and monitoring to provide ~easonable assurances of the
proposed stormwater management system required in Rule
40D-4.301(1). The COUNTY, CLEARWATER, or SAFF~Y HARBOR,
as appropriate, will be identified as the entity
responsible for all operation, maintenance, and
monitoring' requirements. Operation and maintenance
activities shall include, but not be limited to such
activities as: Removal of undesirable plant types or
exotics by a process that will not harm desirable plants,
cleaning of bleed-down filters, if any, and cleaning of
sediment traps, if any. Monitoring activities will be
identified as a specific condition on the DISTRICT permit
and will identify a minimum period required to establish
successful wetland plantings survivorship and performance
of treatment facilities.
The COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR shall perform
all necessary construction management on the PROJECT(S)
in their respective jurisdictional areas, including but
not limited to construction survey, inspection, bidding
and supervision, as follows: the COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and
SAFETY HARBOR will conduct the construction bidding
process with DISTRICT participation and construction
supervision will be performed with DISTRICT
participation. The contract between the COUNTY,
CLEARWATER, or SAFETY HARBOR and the awarded bidder shall
provide for a performance payment, and guarantee bond and
comprehensive liability insurance naming both the
DISTRICT, COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR as
insured parties. To ensure the awarded bidder agrees to
these requirements, the COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY
HARBOR shall include these requirements in their
respective bidding specifications.
14. The DISTRICT, COUNTY, and SAFETY HARBOR shall, upon request,
assist CLEARWATER in the acquisition of available
information, data and reports including but not limited to as-
builts, drainage maps, design reports, maintenance records,
topographic surveys, utility surveys, and rights-of-way
information considered pertinent to the Planning and
Implementation phases of the MANAGEMENT PLAN. Use of all
availa~le information and ongoing studies that may assist the
CONSULTANT in the development of the MANAGEMENT PLAN shall be
maximized.
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15. This Agreement shall be effecti~e on the last date of signing
by the parties involved. Project costs ).ncurred by the
COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR prior to the effective
date of this Agreement are not reimbursable by the DISTRICT.
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ARTICLE II - Fundinq
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The Total Proj ect Budget shall not exceed One Million Two
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,20~,000) with an amount not to
exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) applied to the
Planning Phase and an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($700,000) applied to the Implementation
Phase. The DISTRICT shall fund fifty percent (50%) of the
MANAGEMENT PLAN development and- PROJECT(s) implementation
costs up to a total amount not to exceed six hundred thousand
dollars ($600,000). The total Project Budget for the DISTRICT
shall include an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($250,000) for the preparation of the
MANAGEMENT PLAN in the Planning Phase, and an amount not to
exceed Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) for the
Implementation Phase. Cost sharing by the COUNTY, CLEARWATER,
and SAFETY HARBOR under this Agreement for the preparation of
the MANAGEMENT PLAN in the Planning Phase shall be on the
basis of contributory drainage area, as follows: COUNTY,
nineteen and two tenths per cent (19.2%), not to exceed Ninety
,six Thousand Dollars ($96,000); CLEARWATER, twenty eight and
one half per cent(28.5%), not to exceed One,Hundre~ Forty Two
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($142,500); SAFETY HARBOR, two
and three tenths per cent (2.3%), not to exceed Eleven
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($11,500). Cost sharing by the
COUNTY, CLEARWATER and SAFETY HARBOR for the Implementation
Phase shall be determined by amendment to this Agreement for
each individual PROJECT. If property acquisition is required
to implement the PROJECT(S), and acquisition is agreed upon by
all the parties, the cost of property' acquisition may be
included as part of the total cost to be shared between all
parties according to th~~ aforementioned percentage. . In the
event tnat total project costs exceed One Million Two Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000), the DISTRICT, the COUNTY,
CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR, by mutual agreement, may
provide additional funding or reduce the Planning Phase or the
Implementation Phase, CONSULTANT Scope of Work, and/or STUDY
AREA. Any funding by the DISTRICT is contingent upon funds
being budgeted for 'commencement, or continuation of the
MANAGEMENT PLAN by the DISTRICT's Governing Board and
Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board. Any funding by the COUNTY,
CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR is contingent upon funds being
budgeted by their respective governing bodies.
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CLEARWATER shall submit invoices for the MANAGEMENT PLAN and
back-up documentation-monthly along with a progress report to
the DISTRICT with written substantiation that the invoices are
accurate and in accordance with terms of this Agreement. All
prog:-.:'essrEports accompanying invoices shall describe the work
accomplished to date and indicate the percentage of work
cOrr'.pJ_eted. The DISTRICT shall re imburse CLEARWATER for a
total of fifty percent (50%) of the amount of the ir.voice less
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retainage that have been submi..tted to CLEARWATER by the
CONSULTANT provided CLEARWATER certifies it is consistent with
the Project Budget, and it is determined to be in order for
payment by the DISTRICT. Upon receipt of proper invoices as
described, the DISTRICT shall, within thirty (30) calendar
days! remit payment to CLEARWATER up to the total amount
allocated by the DISTRICT for each task in the Project Budget.
The DISTRICT shall, be provided with duplicate CONSULTANT
invoices and progress reports for review at the same time they
are submitted to CLEARWATER. within sixty (60) calendar days
from the receipt of each prope:cly documented invoice from
CLEARWATER, the COUNTY and SAFETY HARBOR shall forward payment
to CLEARWATER for the agreed percentage of the total invoice
amount minus retainag~.
The responsible party shall submit invoices for the PROJECT(s)
being constructed in their respective jurisdiction and back-up
documentation monthly along with a progress report to the
DISTRICT with written substantiation that the invoices are
accurate and in accordance with terms of this Agreement. All
progress reports accompanying invoices shall describe the work
accomplished to date and indicate the percentage of work
completed. The DISTRICT shall reimburse the respective local
jurisdiction for a total of fifty percent (50%) of the amount
of the invoice less retainage that have been submitted to the
respective local jurisdiction by the CONTRACTOR provided the
responsible party certifies it is consistent with the Project
Budget, and it is determined to be in order fo~ paym~nt by the
DISTRICT. Upon receipt of proper invoices as described, the
DISTRICT shall, within thirty (30) calendar days, remit
payment to the respective local jurisdiction up to the total
amount allocated by the DISTRICT for each construction item in
the Project Budget minus retainage. The DISTRICT shall be
provided with copies of the CONTRACTOR invoices and progress
reports for review.
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It is understood by the parties that the COUNTY, CLEARWATER,
and SAFETY HARBOR are responsible for the appropriate
expenditure of the funds provided to them by the DISTRICT and
shall only expend such funds ~n.irsuant to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and shall not utilize such funds
for an~ other purpose. It is also understood by the parties
that all equipment and non-expended supplies purchased with
funds provided by the DISTRICT shall be the property of the
DISTRICT and shall be returned to the DISTRICT at the
termination of this Agreement.
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If, at the close of the ASSESSMENT MEETING, there is unanimous
agreement to continue on to the Implementation Phase, and if
the COUNTY, CLEARWATER, or SAFETY HARBOR do not begin any of
the activities associated with the implementation of any of
the r~commended PROJE~T(s) within eighteen (18) months
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subsequent to the close of the ASSESSMENT MEETING, then the
COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY'HARBOR shall reimburse the
DISTRICT, according to their pro rata cost sharing
contribution cited at Article 11.1. of this Agreement, all
funds previously spent by the DISTRICT.
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If the COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR do not complete
the construction of the PROJECT(S) within the agreed upon
timeframe, the COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR shall
reimburse the DISTRICT for the full amount paid to each of the
parties in excess of what money has been paid out by the
COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR. It is mutually agreed
that the above timeframes for the commencement and completion
of the final design and construction may be extended for valid
cause if mutually agreed, in writing, by all parties.
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ARTICLE III - proiect Representative
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,The COUNTY, CLEARWATER, SAFETY HARBOR, and the DISTRICT shall
each designate a single Project, Representative who will serve
~s a liaison between the DISTRICT, COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and
SAFETY HARBOR on all Project related matters for the purpose
of maintaining coordination and review of the MANAGEMENT PLAN
and during the Planning and Implementation Phases. Each
Representat.ivei shall be notified of, and attend all project
meetings which will be, at a minimum, held monthly to review
the administration of this Agreement for the duration of the
Project, to review and comment on interim reports, drafts,
maps and other documents, and to make site visits, and attend
public information meetings. The Project Representative will
be responsible for transmitting instructions, receiving
information, and interpreting and communicating DISTRICT,
COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR policies and decisions
relating to the MANAGEMENT PLAN and PROJECT(S). All
correspondence or inquiries relating to the MANAGEMENT PLAN
and PROJECT (S) shall be directed to the attention of the
Project Representatives. Phone logs and meeting minutes sh~ll
be kept by the lead Project Representative and distributed to
all Project Representatives as a record of MANAGEMENT PLAN and
PROJECT(S) status. '
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ARTICLE IV - Termination
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It is understood by the parties hereto that the DISTRICT may
terminate this Agreement in whole, or in part, after giving
ten (10) working days prior written notice to the COUNTY,
CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR if at qny time the DISTRICT
determines that, at its sole discretion, CLEARWATER and/or its
consultant, contractors,suppl iers, or responsible parties are
not performing in accordanCe with the terms and/or conditions
of this Agreement.
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If such a termination for the MA~AGEMENT PLAN or recommended
PROJECT(s) occurs, the DISTRICT ~hall pay to CLEARWATER or to
the appropriate responsible party, all properly documented
fees and costs for services perfl~rmed in accordance with this
Agreement prior ~o the date of termination.
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ARTICLE VI - Insurance
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All parties are political subdivisions of the state of
Florida. As such, they are self-insured pursuant to section
768.28 of the Florida Statutes.
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All parties shall maintain in force worker's compensation
benefits in accordance with Florida Statutes for the duration
of the Agreement.
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ARTICLE VII - Duration/Period of Performant;e
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1. By participation in. this Agreement, the DISTRICT, COUNTY,
CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR assume the responsibility for
the completion of the MANAGEMENT PLAN and PROJECT (S) as
approved by all Parties and funded by this Agreement. The
parties agree that time is of the essence, and the parties
shall use their best efforts to complete the MANAGEMENT PLAN
within twenty four (24) months after the execution of this
Agreement, and to complete the selected PROJECT(S) within
three (3) years subsequent to the completion of the Planning
Phase and the acceptance of the MANAGEMENT PLAN. This
Agreement shall expire on July 7, 1999, unless it is completed
or terminated earlier or specifically extended in writing.
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2. All written notices under this Agreement shall be hand-
delivered or mailed to all parties:
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SWIM Department
Southwest Florida Water Management District
7601 Highway 301, North
Tampa, Florida 33637
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Office of General Counsel
Southwest Florida Water Management District
2379 Broad Street
Erooksville,Florida 34609-6899
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pinellas County
Director of Public Works
440 Court Street
Clearwater, Florida 34616
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city of Clearwater
Director of Public Works
P.o. Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 34618
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city of Safety Harbor
Director of Public Works
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ARTICLE VIII - Compliance with Applicable Laws
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The parties agree to comply with applicable federal, state,
and local laws, including by not limited to the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)'.
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ARTICLE IX - Modifications
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This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the
DISTRICT, COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR, and may be
amended or extended only in writing, signed by the DISTRICT,
COUNTY, CLEARWATER, and SAFETY HARBOR, and attached to the
original hereof.
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In WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement the day and year first written above.
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SWIM Dept.
Legal
Finance
Risk Mgmt.
Res. Mgmt.
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Karleen F. De Blaker
Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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Office of the County Attorney
Rita Garvey
Mayor-Comrnissione
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
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Bonita Haynes
City Clerk
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Cy thia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
CITY OF SAFETY HARBOR
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Pamela D. Brangacc'.
City Manager
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Goal 3 of the Conservation Element' of the Pinellas County
Comprehensive Plan mandates that the County prepare and implement
watershed specific management plans for the watersheds in Pinellas
County. Those plans must be holistic in nature, 'taking into
account C",ll appropriate goals and obj ecti ves in the County's
Comprehensive Plan, includir.,g, but not limited to the following:
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EXCERPTS FROM LOCAL
COMPREHENSIVE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLANS
. A.l PINELLAS COUNTY
GOAL 3.
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
GOAIJ 7.
GOAL 9.
CONSERVE, PROTECT AND, WHERE POSSIBLE, IMPROVE AND
RESTORE THE QUALITY OF WATERS IN PINELLAS COUNTY.
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CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND APPROPRIATELY MANAGE THE NATURAL
VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES, MARINE AND WILDLIFE HABITATS OF
PINELLAS COUNTY TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY POSSIBLE.
~RESERVE, PROTECT, RESTORE AND MANAGE THE NATURAL
RESOORCES OF FLOODPLAINS TO MAINTAIN OR ENHANCF. ~'IATER
QUALITY, PLANT AND ANIMAL DIVERSITY, AND AQUATIC
PRODUCTIVITY.
DRAINAGE ELEMENT
GOAL 1.
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STORMWATER SHALL BE MANAGED TO PROVIDE FLOOD PROTECTION
FOR THE CITIZENS OF PINELLAS COUNTY AND TO PRESERVE,
PROTECT, AND/OR ENHANCE WATER QUALITY OF RECEIVING
WATER BODIES.
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CONSERVATION ELEMENT
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GOAL 22. TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE ALL ASPECTS OF THE NATURAL
ENVIRONMENT AND TO ENHANCE NATURAL FEATURES WHICH
CONTRIBUTE TO THE EXISTENCE OF THE NATURAL
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF CLEARWATER'S
SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. -
GOAL 23. DISCHARGES OF STORMWATER SHALL BE MANAGED TO
~rtOVIDE FLOOD PROTECTION FOR THE CITIZENS O~ THE
CITY OF CLEARWATER AND TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND
ENHANCE THE WATER QUALITY OF RECEIVING
WATERBODIES '. .
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DRAINAGE ELE~F.NT
GOAL 16. PROVIDE THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT
PROVISION OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT INCLUDING THE
IMPROVEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF STORMWATER QUALITY
DISCHARGING INTO LOCAL RECEIVING WATERS, AND
PROVIDE MAXIMUM PRACTICAL PROTECTION TO PERSONS,
PROPERTY, AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
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GOAL 17. DISCHARGES OF STORMWATER SHALL BE MANAGED TO
PROVIDE FLOOD PROTECTION FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE
~ITY OF CLEARWATER AND TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND
ENHANCE THE W~TER QUALITY OF RECEIVING
WATERBODIES.
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COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
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GOAL 20. MANAGEMENT OF CLEARWATER'S COASTAL RESOURCES SHALL
PROHIBIT ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD DAMAGE OR DESTROY
THE NATURAL OR BUILT ENVIRONMENT, OR THREATEN
HUMAN LIFE DUE TO HURRICANE HAZARDS, AND SHALL
PROMOTE ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THE NATURAL AND
BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
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RECREATION ELEMENT
GOAL 24. IT IS A GOAL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER TO DEVELOP
A SYSTEM OF OPEN SPACES, PARKS, AND RECREATION
FACILITIES WHICH ARE DESIGNED FOR THE MAXIMUM
SATISFACTION OF THE RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF
CLEARWATBR'S RESIDENTS AND TOUR
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GOAL 2
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AN EFFICIENT MASTER DRAINAGE SYSTEM WHICH PROTECTS HUMAN
LIFE, MINIMIZES PROPERTY PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND IMPROVES
STORMWATER QUALITY AND ON-SITE RETENTION SHALL BE
PROVIDED
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