COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR EAST GATEWAY STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT AREA (N602)AGREEMENT NO. 15C00000022
COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT (3)
BETWEEN THE
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
AND
CITY OF CLEARWATER
FOR
EAST GATEWAY STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT AREA (N602)
THIS COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT (Agreement) is made and entered into by and
between the SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, a public
corporation of the State of Florida, whose address is 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida
34604 -6899, hereinafter referred to as the "DISTRICT," and CITY OF CLEARWATER, a
municipal corporation of the State of Florida, whose address is 112 Osceola Avenue,
Clearwater, Florida 33756, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the CITY proposed a project to the DISTRICT for funding consideration under the
DISTRICT'S cooperative funding program; and
WHEREAS, the project consists of the design, permitting, and construction of nutrient
separating baffle boxes and additional stormwater infrastructure necessary to transport runoff
to provide water quality benefits for an area that currently receives no treatment, and to alleviate
street flooding, hereinafter referred to as the "PROJECT "; and
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT considers the resource benefits to be achieved by the PROJECT
worthwhile and desires to assist the CITY in funding the PROJECT.
NOW THEREFORE, the DISTRICT and the CITY, in consideration of the mutual terms,
covenants and conditions set forth herein, agree as follows:
1. PROJECT CONTACTS AND NOTICES. Each party hereby designates the individual set
forth below as its prime contact for matters relating to this Agreement. Notices and reports
shall be sent to the attention of each party's prime contact as set forth herein by U.S. mail,
postage paid, by nationally recognized overnight courier, or personally to the parties'
addresses as set forth below. Notice is effective upon receipt.
Contract Manager for the DISTRICT:
Project Manager for the CITY:
R.J. Dowling, P.E.
Southwest Florida Water Management District
2379 Broad Street
Brooksville, Florida 34604
Phuong Vo
City of Clearwater
100 South Myrtle Avenue, Room 220
Clearwater, Florida 33618
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Any changes to the above representatives or addresses must be provided to the other
party in writing.
1.1
The DISTRICT'S Contract Manager is authorized to approve requests to extend a
PROJECT task deadline set forth in this Agreement. Such approval must be in
writing, explain the reason for the extension and be signed by the Contract Manager
and his or her Bureau Chief, or Director if the Bureau Chief is the Contract Manager,
unless the DISTRICT'S Signature Authority provides otherwise. The DISTRICT'S
Signature Authority supersedes the approval requirements provided in this
provision. The DISTRICT'S Contract Manager is not authorized to approve any
time extension which will result in an increased cost to the DISTRICT or which will
exceed the expiration date set forth in this Agreement.
1.2 The DISTRICT'S Contract Manager is authorized to adjust a line item amount of
the PROJECT budget contained in the Project Plan set forth in Exhibit "A" or, if
applicable, the refined budget as set forth in Subparagraph 3.4 below. The
authorization must be in writing, explain the reason for the adjustment, and be
signed by all appropriate DISTRICT staff in accordance with the DISTRICT'S
Signature Authority. The DISTRICT'S Contract Manager is not authorized to make
changes to the Scope of Work and is not authorized to approve any increase in the
amounts set forth in the funding section of this Agreement.
2. SCOPE OF WORK. Upon receipt of written notice to proceed from the DISTRICT, the
CITY shall perform the services necessary to complete the PROJECT in accordance with
the CITY'S Project Plan set forth in Exhibit "A." Any changes to this Agreement, except
as provided herein, must be mutually agreed to in a formal written amendment approved
by the DISTRICT and the CITY prior to being performed by the CITY. The CITY shall be
solely responsible for managing and controlling the PROJECT, both during and after
construction and during and after the operation and maintenance of the PROJECT,
including the hiring and supervising of any consultants or contractors it engages.
The parties agree that time is of the essence in the performance of each obligation under
this Agreement.
3. FUNDING. The parties anticipate that the total cost of the PROJECT will be Three Million
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000). The DISTRICT agrees to fund PROJECT
costs as appropriated by the DISTRICT in accordance with Subparagraph 3.1 below and
anticipates funding PROJECT costs up to One Million Seven Hundred Fifity Thousand
Dollars ($1,750,000), and shall have no obligation to pay any costs beyond this anticipated
maximum amount. The CITY agrees to provide all remaining funds necessary for the
satisfactory completion of the PROJECT.
3.1 The DISTRICT'S performance and payment pursuant to this Agreement are
contingent upon the DISTRICT'S Governing Board appropriating funds in its
approved budget for the PROJECT in each fiscal year of this Agreement. The CITY
recognizes that the DISTRICT has approved $750,000 for the PROJECT through
Fiscal Year 2015. The additional funds identified in this Agreement are contingent
upon approval of such amounts by the DISTRICT Governing Board, in its sole
discretion, in its annual budgets for future fiscal years. The CITY'S payment of any
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financial obligation under this Agreement is subject to appropriation by the CITY'S
Council of legally available funds.
3.2 The CITY shall pay PROJECT costs prior to requesting reimbursement from the
DISTRICT. The DISTRICT shall reimburse the CITY for the DISTRICT'S share of
allowable PROJECT costs in accordance with the PROJECT budget contained in
the Project Plan set forth in Exhibit "A." Reimbursement for expenditures of
contingency funds is contingent upon approval by the DISTRICT. If a
reimbursement request includes the expenditure of contingency funds, the CITY
shall provide sufficient documentation to the DISTRICT to explain the basis of the
expense. The DISTRICT shall not reimburse the CITY for any contingency funds
that the DISTRICT determines, in its sole discretion, to be in excess of what was
reasonably necessary to complete the PROJECT. The DISTRICT shall reimburse
the CITY for fifty percent (50 %) of all allowable costs in each DISTRICT approved
invoice received from the CITY, but at no point in time will the DISTRICT'S
expenditure amounts under this Agreement exceed expenditures made by the
CITY. The parties acknowledge that the DISTRICT'S reimbursement percentage
stated above is subject to change if the percentage of the DISTRICT'S anticipated
funding amount is changed due to subsequent Governing Board approvals, but
amounts approved by the DISTRICT in its annual budget shall not be reduced after
the CITY has paid PROJECT costs of incurred obligations approved by the
DISTRICT pursuant to Subparagraph 3.4 and are otherwise reimbursable by the
DISTRICT under this Agreement.
3.3 Unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, any federal, state, local or grant monies
received by the CITY for this PROJECT shall be applied to equally reduce each
party's share of PROJECT costs. The CITY shall provide the DISTRICT with written
documentation detailing its allocation of any such funds appropriated for this
PROJECT.
3.4 The CITY may contract with consultant(s), contractor(s) or both to accomplish the
PROJECT. The CITY must obtain the DISTRICT'S written approval prior to posting
solicitations for consultants or contractors and prior to entering into agreements
with consultants or contractors to ensure that costs to be reimbursed by the
DISTRICT under those agreements are reasonable and allowable under this
Agreement. The DISTRICT shall provide a written response to the CITY within
fifteen (15) business days of receipt of the solicitation or agreement. Upon written
DISTRICT approval, the budget amounts for the work set forth in such contract(s)
shall refine the amounts set forth in the PROJECT budget and be incorporated
herein by reference. The DISTRICT shall not reimburse the CITY for costs incurred
under consultant and contractor agreements until the DISTRICT approvals required
under this provision have been obtained.
3.5 Payment shall be made to the CITY within forty -five (45) days of receipt of an
invoice with adequate supporting documentation to satisfy auditing purposes.
Invoices shall be submitted to the DISTRICT every two (2) months electronically at
invoices(c.WaterMatters.orq, or at the following address:
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Accounts Payable Section
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Post Office Box 15436
Brooksville, Florida 34604 -5436
The above - referenced payment due date shall not apply to that portion of an invoice
that includes contingency expenses. The DISTRICT agrees to reimburse the CITY
for contingency expenses within a reasonable time to accommodate the process
provided for in Subparagraph 3.2 of this Agreement.
In addition to sending an original invoice to the DISTRICT'S Accounts Payable
Section as required above, copies of invoices may also be submitted to the
DISTRICT'S Contract Manager in order to expedite the review process. Failure of
the CITY to submit invoices to the DISTRICT in the manner provided herein shall
relieve the DISTRICT of its obligation to pay within the aforementioned timeframe.
3.6 If at any point during the progression of the PROJECT the DISTRICT determines
that it is likely that the Measurable Benefit, as set forth in the Project Plan, will not
be achieved, the DISTRICT shall provide the CITY with fifteen (15) days advance
written notice that the DISTRICT shall withhold payments to the CITY until such
time as the CITY demonstrates that the PROJECT shall achieve the required
resource benefits, to provide the CITY with an opportunity to cure the deficiencies.
Furthermore, if at any point during the progression of the PROJECT, it is
determined by the DISTRICT, in its sole discretion, that the Resource Benefit as
set forth in the Project Plan may not be achieved, the DISTRICT may terminate this
Agreement without any payment obligation. Such termination shall be effective ten
(10) days following the CITY'S receipt of written notice from the DISTRICT.
3.7 Any travel expenses which may be authorized under this Agreement shall be paid
in accordance with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes (F.S.), as may be amended
from time to time. The DISTRICT shall not reimburse the CITY for any purpose not
specifically identified in Paragraph 2, Scope of Work. Surcharges added to third
party invoices are not considered an allowable cost under this Agreement. Costs
associated with in -kind services provided by the CITY are not reimbursable by the
DISTRICT and may not be included in the CITY'S share of funding contributions
under this Agreement.
3.8 The DISTRICT has no obligation and shall not reimburse the CITY for any costs
under this Agreement until the Notice to Proceed with construction has been issued
to the CITY'S contractor.
3.9 Each CITY invoice must include the following certification, and the CITY hereby
delegates authority by virtue of this Agreement to its Project Manager to affirm said
certification:
"I hereby certify that the costs requested for reimbursement and the CITY'S
matching funds, as represented in this invoice, are directly related to the
performance under the East Gateway Stormwater Improvement Area (N602)
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agreement between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and City
of Clearwater (Agreement No. 15C00000022), are allowable, allocable, properly
documented, and are in accordance with the approved project budget. This
invoice includes $_ of contingency expenses. The CITY has been allocated a
total of $ in federal, state, local or grant monies for this PROJECT (not including
DISTRICT funds) and $_ has been allocated to this invoice, reducing the
DISTRICT'S and CITY'S share to $ ."
3.10 In the event any dispute or disagreement arises during the course of the PROJECT,
including whether expenses are reimbursable under this Agreement, the CITY will
continue to perform the PROJECT work in accordance with the Project Plan. The
CITY is under a duty to seek clarification and resolution of any issue, discrepancy,
or dispute by providing the details and basis of the dispute to the DISTRICT'S
Contract Manager no later than ten (10) days after the precipitating event. If not
resolved by the Contract Manager, in consultation with his or her Bureau Chief,
within ten (10) days of receipt of notice, the dispute will be forwarded to the
DISTRICT'S Assistant Executive Director. The DISTRICT'S Assistant Executive
Director in consultation with the DISTRICT'S Office of General Counsel will issue
the DISTRICT'S final determination. The CITY'S continuation of the PROJECT
work as required under this provision shall not constitute a waiver of any legal
remedy available to the CITY concerning the dispute.
4. COMPLETION DATES. The CITY shall commence and complete the PROJECT and
meet the task deadlines in accordance with the project schedule set forth in Exhibit "A,"
including any extensions of time provided by the DISTRICT in accordance with
Subparagraph 1.1 of this Agreement. In the event of hurricanes, tornados, floods, acts of
God, acts of war, or other such catastrophes, or other man -made emergencies such as
labor strikes or riots, which are beyond the control of the CITY, the CITY'S obligations to
meet the time frames provided in this Agreement shall be suspended for the period of time
the condition continues to exist. During such suspension, this Agreement shall remain in
effect. When the CITY is able to resume performance of its obligations under this
Agreement, in whole or in part, it shall immediately give the DISTRICT written notice to
that effect and shall resume performance no later than two (2) working days after the
notice is delivered. The suspension of the CITY'S obligations provided for in this provision
shall be the CITY'S sole remedy for the delays set forth herein.
5. REPAYMENT.
5.1 The CITY shall repay the DISTRICT all funds the DISTRICT paid to the CITY under
this Agreement, if: a) the CITY fails to complete the PROJECT in accordance with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including failing to meet the
Measurable Benefit; b) the DISTRICT determines, in its sole discretion and
judgment, that the CITY has failed to maintain scheduled progress of the PROJECT
thereby endangering the timely performance of this Agreement; c) the CITY fails to
appropriate sufficient funds to meet the task deadlines, unless extended in
accordance with Subparagraph 1.1; or d) a provision or provisions of this
Agreement setting forth the requirements or expectations of a Measurable Benefit
resulting from the PROJECT is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable during
the term of this Agreement, including the duration of the operation and maintenance
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obligations set forth in Paragraph 6 of this Agreement. Should any of the above
conditions exist that require the CITY to repay the DISTRICT, this Agreement shall
terminate in accordance with the procedure set forth in Paragraph 11, Default.
5.2 Notwithstanding the above, the parties acknowledge that if the PROJECT fails to
meet the Measurable Benefit specified in this Agreement, the CITY may request
the DISTRICT Governing Board to waive the repayment obligation, in whole or in
part.
5.3 In the event the CITY is obligated to repay the DISTRICT under any provision of
this Agreement, the CITY shall repay the DISTRICT within a reasonable time, as
determined by the DISTRICT in its sole discretion.
5.4 The CITY shall pay attorneys' fees and costs incurred by the DISTRICT, including
appeals, as a result of CITY'S failure to repay the DISTRICT as required by this
Agreement.
6. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. After construction is completed, the CITY shall
operate, use and maintain the PROJECT for a minimum of twenty (20) years, in such a
manner that the Measurable Benefit required under this Agreement is achieved. In the
event the PROJECT is not operated, used and maintained in accordance with these
requirements, the CITY shall repay the DISTRICT an amount of five percent (5 %) of total
DISTRICT monies contributed to the PROJECT for each year or a fraction thereof for the
early termination of the PROJECT. The rights and remedies in this provision are in
addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or this Agreement.
6.1. Within thirty (30) days after construction is completed, the CITY shall provide the
DISTRICT with construction record drawings, signed and sealed by a professional
engineer, certifying that the Measurable Benefit has been achieved. The CITY
shall provide the DISTRICT with an operation and maintenance plan that ensures
the Measurable Benefit will be maintained. Every two (2) years following the
completion of the PROJECT, the CITY shall generate a report describing the
operations and maintenance activities that took place during the reporting period
that certifies that the Measurable Benefit set forth in the Project Plan has been
maintained. The CITY'S obligation to generate reports shall continue until the
expiration of the 20 -year operation and maintenance period
6.2. The DISTRICT retains the right to audit any certification and the CITY shall provide
documentation as requested by the DISTRICT to support its certification that the
specified Measurable Benefit has been maintained.
7. CONTRACT PERIOD. This Agreement shall be effective October 1, 2014, contingent
upon DISTRICT budget approval, and shall remain in effect through May, 31, 2018, or
upon satisfactory completion of the PROJECT and subsequent reimbursement to the
CITY, whichever occurs first, unless amended in writing by the parties. The CITY shall
not be eligible for reimbursement for any work that is commenced, or costs that are
incurred, prior to the effective date of this Agreement.
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8. PROJECT RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. Upon request by the DISTRICT, the CITY
shall permit the DISTRICT to examine or audit all PROJECT related records and
documents during or following completion of the PROJECT at no cost to the DISTRICT.
Payments made to the CITY under this Agreement shall be reduced for amounts found to
be not allowable under this Agreement by an audit. If an audit is undertaken by either
party, all required records shall be maintained until the audit has been completed and all
questions arising from it are resolved. Each party shall maintain all such records and
documents for at least three (3) years following completion of the PROJECT. Each party
shall allow public access to PROJECT documents and materials made or received by
either party in accordance with the Public Records Act, Chapter 119, F.S. Should either
party assert any exemption to the requirements of Chapter 119, F.S., the burden of
establishing such exemption, by way of injunctive or other relief as provided by law, shall
be upon the asserting party.
9. REPORTS.
9.1 The CITY shall provide the DISTRICT with a quarterly report describing the
progress of the PROJECT tasks, adherence to the performance schedule and any
developments affecting the PROJECT. The CITY shall promptly advise the
DISTRICT of issues that arise that may impact the successful and timely completion
of the PROJECT. Quarterly reports shall be submitted to the DISTRICT'S Contract
Manager no later than forty -five (45) days following the completion of the quarterly
reporting period. It is hereby understood and agreed by the parties that the term
"quarterly" shall reflect the calendar quarters ending March 31, June 30, September
30 and December 31.
9.2 Upon request by the DISTRICT, the CITY shall provide the DISTRICT with copies
of all data, reports, models, studies, maps or other documents resulting from the
PROJECT Additionally, one (1) set, electronic and hardcopy, of any final reports
must be submitted to the DISTRICT as Record and Library copies.
9.3 The CITY must ensure that the design of the PROJECT maximizes the resource
benefits to the greatest extent practicable. The CITY shall provide the DISTRICT
with the 30 %, 60 %, 90% and proposed final design, including supporting
documentation and Resource Benefit calculations and methodology, for review by
the DISTRICT, in order for the DISTRICT to verify that the proposed design meets
the requirements of the PROJECT, as set forth in Exhibit "A." A professional
engineer shall, at a minimum, sign and seal the proposed final design plans. The
DISTRICT shall provide a written response to the CITY within ten (10) business
days of receipt of the proposed design plans and supporting documentation either
verifying the design plans appear to meet the requirements of the Agreement or
stating its insufficiencies. The CITY shall not finalize the design or advertise the
construction bid documents until the DISTRICT provides the required verification.
The DISTRICT'S verification shall not constitute an approval of the design, or a
representation or warranty that the DISTRICT has verified the architectural,
engineering, mechanical, electrical, or other components of the construction bid
documents or that such documents are in compliance with DISTRICT rules and
regulations or any other applicable rules, regulations or law. The CITY shall require
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the design professional to warrant that the construction documents are adequate
for bidding and construction of the PROJECT.
9.4 The CITY shall provide the data, reports and documents referenced in this provision
at no cost to the DISTRICT.
10. RISK, LIABILITY, AND INDEMNITY.
10.1 To the extent permitted by Florida law, the CITY assumes all risks relating to the
PROJECT and agrees to be solely liable for, and to indemnify and hold the
DISTRICT harmless from all claims, loss, damage and other expenses, including
attorneys' fees and costs and attorneys' fees and costs on appeal, arising from the
design, construction, operation, maintenance or implementation of the PROJECT;
provided, however, that the CITY shall not indemnify for that portion of any loss or
damages proximately caused by the negligent act or omission of the DISTRICT'S
officers, employees, contractors and agents. The acceptance of the DISTRICT'S
funding by the CITY does not in any way constitute an agency relationship between
the DISTRICT and the CITY.
10.2 The CITY agrees to indemnify and hold the DISTRICT harmless, to the extent
allowed under Section 768.28, F.S., from all claims, loss, damage and other
expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs and attorneys' fees and costs on
appeal, arising from the negligent acts or omissions of the CITY'S officers,
employees, contractors and agents related to its performance under this
Agreement.
10.3 This Paragraph 10 shall not be construed as a waiver of the CITY'S sovereign
immunity or an extension of CITY'S liability beyond the limits established in Section
768.28, F.S. Additionally, this Paragraph 10 will not be construed to impose
contractual liability on the CITY for underlying tort claims as described above
beyond the limits specified in Section 768.28, F.S., nor be construed as consent by
the CITY to be sued by third parties in any manner arising out of this Agreement.
10.4 Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted as a waiver of the DISTRICT'S
sovereign immunity or an extension of its liability beyond the limits established in
Section 768.28, F.S., nor be construed as consent by the DISTRICT to be sued by
third parties in any manner arising out of this Agreement.
11. DEFAULT. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon the other party's failure to
comply with any term or condition of this Agreement, including the failure to meet task
deadlines established in this Agreement, as long as the terminating party is not in default
of any term or condition of this Agreement at the time of termination. To effect termination,
the terminating party shall provide the defaulting party with a written "Notice of
Termination" stating its intent to terminate and describing all terms and conditions with
which the defaulting party has failed to comply. If the defaulting party has not remedied
its default within thirty (30) days after receiving the Notice of Termination, this Agreement
shall automatically terminate. If a default cannot reasonably be cured in thirty (30) days,
then the thirty (30) days may be extended at the non - defaulting party's discretion, if the
defaulting party is pursuing a cure of the default with reasonable diligence. The rights and
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remedies in this provision are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law
or this Agreement.
12. RELEASE OF INFORMATION. The parties agree not to initiate any oral or written media
interviews or issue press releases on or about the PROJECT without providing notices or
copies to the other party no later than three (3) business days prior to the interview or
press release. This provision shall not be construed as preventing the parties from
complying with the public records disclosure laws set forth in Chapter 119, F.S.
13. DISTRICT RECOGNITION. The CITY shall recognize DISTRICT funding in any reports,
models, studies, maps or other documents resulting from this Agreement, and the form of
said recognition shall be subject to DISTRICT approval. If construction is involved, the
CITY shall provide signage at the PROJECT site that recognizes funding for this
PROJECT provided by the DISTRICT. All signage must meet with DISTRICT written
approval as to form, content and location, and must be in accordance with local sign
ordinances.
14. PERMITS AND REAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. The CITY shall obtain all permits, local
government approvals and all real property rights necessary to complete the PROJECT
prior to commencing any construction involved in the PROJECT. The DISTRICT shall
have no obligation to reimburse the CITY for any costs under this Agreement until the
CITY has obtained all permits, approvals, and property rights necessary to accomplish the
objectives of the PROJECT. In the event a permit, approval or property right is obtained
but is subsequently subject to a legal challenge that results in an unreasonable delay or
cancellation of the PROJECT as determined by the DISTRICT in its sole discretion, the
CITY shall repay the DISTRICT all monies contributed to the PROJECT.
15. LAW COMPLIANCE. The CITY shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local
laws, rules, regulations and guidelines, including those of the DISTRICT, related to
performance under this Agreement. If the PROJECT involves design services, the CITY'S
professional designers and the DISTRICT'S regulation and projects staff shall meet
regularly during the PROJECT design to discuss ways of ensuring that the final design for
the proposed PROJECT technically complies with all applicable DISTRICT rules and
regulations. However, the DISTRICT undertakes no duty to ensure compliance with such
rules and regulations.
16. DIVERSITY IN CONTRACTING AND SUBCONTRACTING. The DISTRICT is committed
to supplier diversity in the performance of all contracts associated with DISTRICT
cooperative funding projects. The DISTRICT requires the CITY to make good faith efforts
to encourage the participation of minority owned and woman owned and small business
enterprises, both as prime contractors and subcontractors, in the performance of this
Agreement, in accordance with applicable laws.
16.1 If requested, the DISTRICT shall assist the CITY by sharing information to help the
CITY in ensuring that minority owned and woman owned and small businesses are
afforded an opportunity to participate in the performance of this Agreement.
16.2 The CITY agrees to provide the DISTRICT with a report indicating all contractors
and subcontractors who performed work in association with the PROJECT, the
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amount spent with each contractor or subcontractor, and to the extent such
information is known, whether each contractor or subcontractor was a minority
owned or woman owned or small business enterprise. If no minority owned or
woman owned or small business enterprises were used in the performance of this
Agreement, then the report shall so indicate. The Minority/Women Owned and
Small Business Utilization Report form is attached as Exhibit "B." The report is
required upon final completion of the PROJECT prior to final payment, or within
thirty (30) days of the execution of any amendment that increases PROJECT
funding, for information up to the date of the amendment and prior to the
disbursement of any additional funds by the DISTRICT.
17. ASSIGNMENT. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, no party may assign any
of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement, including any operation
or maintenance duties related to the PROJECT, without the prior written consent of the
other party. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision is void.
18. CONTRACTORS. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create, or be implied
to create, any relationship between the DISTRICT and any consultant or contractor of the
CITY.
19. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to benefit
any person or entity not a party to this Agreement.
20. LOBBYING PROHIBITION. Pursuant to Section 216.347, F.S., the CITY is prohibited
from using funds provided by this Agreement for the purpose of lobbying the Legislature,
the judicial branch or a state agency.
21. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES. Pursuant to Subsections 287.133(2) and (3), F.S., a person
or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a
public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any
goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract
with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may
not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not
be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under
a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity in
excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two, for
a period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. The
CITY agrees to include this provision in all contracts issued as a result of this Agreement.
22. SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES. Pursuant to Section 287.135, F.S., a company that, at the
time of bidding or submitting a proposal for a new contract or renewal of an existing
contract, is on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized
Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, created pursuant to
Section 215.473, F.S., is ineligible for, and may not bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter
into or renew a contract with an agency or local governmental entity for goods or services
of $1 million or more. Any contract with an agency or local governmental entity for goods
or services of $1 million or more entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2011, must
contain a provision that allows for the termination of such contract at the option of the
awarding body if the company is found to have submitted a false certification as provided
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under Subsection 287.135(5), F.S., or has been placed on either of the aforementioned
lists. The CITY agrees to comply with the requirements of Section 287.135, F.S. in
connection with the implementation of the PROJECT.
23. COMPENSATORY TREATMENT AND MITIGATION. This PROJECT shall not be used
by the CITY or any other entity as compensatory water quality treatment or wetland
mitigation or any other required mitigation due to impacts for any projects. In the event
the PROJECT is used for compensatory water quality treatment or mitigation for another
project in violation of this Paragraph, the CITY shall repay the DISTRICT all funds the
DISTRICT paid to the CITY under this Agreement. The PROJECT can be used for self -
mitigation due to impacts specifically associated with the construction of the PROJECT.
24. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement is governed by Florida law and venue for resolving
disputes under this Agreement shall be exclusively in Hernando County, Florida.
25. SEVERABILITY. If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining
provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. Notwithstanding the
above, if a provision or provisions of this Agreement setting forth the requirements or
expectations of a Measurable Benefit resulting from the PROJECT is held to be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable during the term of this Agreement, this Agreement shall terminate
in accordance with Subparagraph 5.1.
26. SURVIVAL. The provisions of this Agreement that require performance after the
expiration or termination of this Agreement shall remain in force notwithstanding the
expiration or termination of this Agreement including Subparagraphs 3.3 and 9.2, and
Paragraphs 5, 6, 8, 10, 14, 17, 23, 24 and 25 and any provisions requiring an offset or
other continuing resource benefit
27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and the attached exhibits listed below constitute
the entire agreement between the parties and, unless otherwise provided herein, may be
amended only in writing, signed by all parties to this Agreement.
28. DOCUMENTS. The following documents are attached and made a part of this Agreement.
In the event of a conflict of contract terminology, priority shall first be given to the language
in the body of this Agreement, then to Exhibit "A," and then to Exhibit "B."
Exhibit "A" CITY'S Project Plan
Exhibit "B" Minority/Women Owned and Small Business Utilization Report Form
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, or their lawful representatives, have executed
this Agreement on the day and year set forth next to their signatures below.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
By:
rmstrong, P.G.
Assistant Executive Director
CITY OF CLEARWATER
By: — cteor t A Cr t \& )
George N. Cretekos, Mayor
By: Lk) .tJC.it-(.°In1 A,
William B. Horne II, City Manager
Camilo A. Soto
City Attorney
Date
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Attest:
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT (3)
BETWEEN THE
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
AND
CITY OF CLEARWATER
FOR
EAST GATEWAY STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT AREA (N602)
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EXHIBIT "A"
CITY'S PROJECT PLAN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
AGREEMENT NO. 15C00000022
The PROJECT consists of design, permitting and construction of nutrient separating baffle
boxes and additional stormwater infrastructure to improve water quality discharging directly to
Stevenson Creek, and ultimately into Clearwater Harbor, within the East Gateway area to
provide treatment for approximately 75 acres, which currently has no water quality
infrastructure. Additional improvements will be constructed to reduce or eliminate roadway
flooding and to capture runoff to be treated, including the replacement of stormwater inlets and
undersized stormwater pipe. The DISTRICT will only be reimbursing the CITY for
improvements performed to the stormwater system within the East Gateway area, which are
necessary to achieve the Resource Benefit and Measurable Benefit described below.
PROJECT TASKS
Key tasks to be performed by the CITY:
1. Select and hire a consultant to complete the design and permitting.
2. Solicit Bids for Construction — The CITY shall utilize the technical specifications and
construction plans to prepare a bid package and solicit bids from qualified construction
firms.
3. Contractor Selection — The CITY shall select the lowest qualifying bid and negotiate a
contract with the Bidder.
4. Construction - The CITY shall construct the PROJECT in accordance with the final
permitted design plans and contract documents.
5. Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) - The CITY shall monitor all phases of
construction and complete engineering inspections and review all shop drawings to
assure infrastructure /facility construction conforms to the permitted plans and design
specifications and will provide the DISTRICT inspection documents and photographs.
6. As -Built Survey and Record Drawings — The CITY shall obtain an As -Built Survey, and
Record Drawings, to include Resource Benefit calculations and methodology, signed
and sealed by a professional engineer, following completion of construction. The CITY
shall obtain the certification of construction of the completed PROJECT from the
Engineer of Record and forward to the DISTRICT.
7. Operation and Maintenance Plan and Schedule — The CITY will provide a written
operation and maintenance plan and schedule of maintenance in accordance with
Paragraph 6 of the Agreement.
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RESOURCE BENEFIT
Based on the East Gateway Stormwater Collection, Conveyance, and Water Quality
Improvements Basis of Design Report prepared by Interflow Engineering, LLC, dated
September 3, 2014, and information provided by the CITY, the PROJECT will provide the
following benefits:
• Removal of at least 7200 lbs/year of Total Suspended Solids (TSS), 69 Ibs /year total
nitrogen (TN), 26 lbs/year total phosphorus (TP).
MEASUREABLE BENEFIT
• Construct Low Impact Development (LID) Best Management Practices (BMPs) and
stormwater infrastructure to collect, convey and treat approximately 75 acres of urban
stormwater runoff in accordance with the final permitted design plan.
DELIVERABLES
• Quarterly Status Reports
• Minutes of kick -off, pre - application and progress meetings
• Design plans, to include Resource Benefit calculations and methodology, at 30 %, 60 %,
90% and proposed final design levels
• Estimate of proposed construction cost at 30% design
• Engineer's opinion of probable cost at 60 %, 90% and proposed final design and final
construction drawings
• Technical Specifications at 60 %, 90% and proposed final design
• Operation and Maintenance Plan
• Copy of all required federal, state and local environmental permit application packages and
final permits
• Construction bid packages for cost approval (prior to posting)
• Copy of contract with consultant and contractor (for cost approval, prior to execution)Copy
of executed contract with consultant and contractor
• Copy of Notice to Proceed to contractor
• Copy of Construction Permits
• Digital photos of stages of construction
• One (1) set, electronic and hardcopy, of any final reports
• Construction inspection reports and construction certification
• Construction record drawings, to include Resource Benefit calculations and methodology,
signed and sealed by a professional engineer
• Minority/Women Owned and Small Business Utilization Report
• Upon DISTRICT request, bi- annual Operation and Maintenance Report
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PROJECT BUDGET
DESCRIPTION
DISTRICT
CITY
TOTAL
Design and Permitting
$150,000
$150,000
$300,000
Construction
$1,600,000
$1,600,000
$3,200,000
CEI
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$3,500,000
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The CITY shall be responsible for accomplishing the PROJECT within the following timetable:
DESCRIPTION
DATE
Start Design and Permitting
February 2, 2015
30% Design Complete
May 31, 2015
60% Design Complete
October 31, 2015
90% Design Complete
March 31, 2016
Complete Design & Permitting
July 31, 2016
Solicit Bids for Construction
August 31, 2016
Bidding and Contractor Selection Complete
November 30, 2016
Commence Construction
December 31, 2016
Complete Construction
November 30, 2017
Record Drawings Complete
December 31, 2017
Additional task deadlines contained in the performance schedules of any consultant and
contractor contracts will be incorporated herein by reference.
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AGREEMENT NO. 15C00000022
EXHIBIT "B"
MINORITY/WOMEN OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION REPORT
Projects receiving $100,000 or more in cooperative funding from the Southwest Florida Water Management District require the
submission of the following information within 30 days of any amendment increasing project funding and with the final invoice.
Questions regarding use of this form should be directed to Contracts Administration, Phone (352) 796 -7211 ext. 4132.
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COOPERATOR:
INDICATE THE ONE CATEGORY THAT BEST DESCRIBES EACH ORGANIZATION LISTED*
BUSINESS
CLASSIFICATION
CERTIFIED MBE
NON - CERTIFIED MBE
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AGREEMENT NO.:
NON - MINORITY
SMALL BUSINESS
Section 288.703(1) F.S.
AFRICAN AMERICAN
HISPANIC AMERICAN
ASIAN/HAWAIIAN
AMERICAN
NATIVE AMERICAN
AMERICAN WOMAN
AFRICAN AMERICAN
HISPANIC AMERICAN
ASIAN /HAWAIIAN
AMERICAN
NATIVE AMERICAN
AMERICAN WOMAN
PROJECT NAME:
TOTAL PROJECT COST:
NAMES OF CONTRACTORS AND
SUBCONTRACTORS UTILIZED
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
* 0 Our organization does not collect minority status data.
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