AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SHARED USE COMMUNITY LIBRARY LOCATED ON THE ST PETERSBURG COLLEGE CAMPUS AT 2465 DREW STREETDate Filed with the Pinellas County Clerk's Office:
AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SHARED USE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
LOCATED ON THE ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE CAMPUS AT 2465 DREW STREET,
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
Between
CITY OF CLEARWATER, for and on behalf of the
Clearwater Public Library System
and
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
for and on behalf of St. Petersburg College — Clearwater Campus
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Operations Agreement Table of Contents
ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4
1.1 Effective Date 4
1.2 Effect of Headings 5
1.3 Term 5
1.4 Limitations of Use 5
1.5 Title to Improvements 5
1.6 Grant of Right to Use 5
1.7 Library Name 6
1.8 Specific Definitions 6
1.9 Authority 6
ARTICLE 2 MISSION STATEMENT 6
ARTICLE 3 GOVERNANCE AND USE OF THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY BUILDING 6
3.1 Integrated Use and Staffing 7
3.2 Library Building 8
3.3 Space Designation and Allocation 8
3.4 Interior and City - exclusive Parking Space 8
3.5 Use of the Roof 9
3.6 Separate Jurisdiction and Identity 9
3.7 Designated Co- Managers 10
3.8 Operational Steering Committee Team 11
3.9 Executive Committee 12
ARTICLE 4 LIBRARY OPERATIONS 12
4.1 The Collection 12
4.2 Lending Policy 12
4.3 Collection of Fines 13
4.4 Electronic Materials 13
4.5 Intellectual Freedom 14
4.6 Integrated Library Systems 14
4.7 Library Privileges 14
4.8 Computer Use 14
4.9 Library Programs 15
4.10 Service Marks and Trademarks 15
4.11 Ancillary Functions 15
ARTICLE 5 RESPECTIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 15
5.1 Definitions 15
5.2 General Statement of Site Responsibility; Cost Sharing and Reimbursement 16
5.3 Appearance of the Site 17
5.4 Routine Services and Maintenance; Reimbursement and Cost Sharing 17
5.5 Liens and Encumbrances 18
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5.6 Storage of Hazardous Materials 18
5.7 Contents 19
5.8 Naming Rights 19
5.9 Advertising 19
5.10 Safety or Security 19
ARTICLE 6 DISPUTES AND DEFAULTS 19
6_1 Dispute Resolution 19
6.2 Withdrawal from Agreement 20
6.3 Default 20
6.4 Notice of Default; Cure 21
6.5 Remedies 21
6.6 Default Procedures 22
ARTICLE 7 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE 22
7.1 Indemnification 22
7.2 Insurance 22
7.3 Liability Claims 25
7.4 Indem. & Ins. Required of Contractors /Subs. /Agents 25
ARTICLE 8 STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS 25
8.1 Successors, Assignment 25
8.2 Integration 25
8.3 Voluntary Agreement 26
8.4 Public Agency Authority 26
8.5 Notices 26
8.6 Applicable Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue 26
8_7 Approval of Budget into Next Fiscal Year 27
8.8 Public Records /Student Records 27
8.9 Nondiscrimination 27
8.10 Amendments 27
8.11 Exhibits 27
8.12 Waiver 27
8.13 Survival 27
8.14 Binding Effect and Entire Agreement 27
8.15 No Third Party Beneficiary 28
8.16 Headings 28
8.17 Understanding and Drafting of Agreement 28
8.18 Severability 28
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OPERATIONS AGREEMENT FOR THE SHARED USE LIBRARY LOCATED
ON THE ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE — CLEARWATER CAMPUS AT 2465
DREW STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
( "AGREEMENT ")
THIS OPERATIONS AGREEMENT ( "Agreement ") is entered into
between the City of Clearwater, a municipal corporation ( "City or Party") on behalf of
the Clearwater Public Library System ( "City System "), and the St. Petersburg
College Board of Trustees ( "College or Party "), a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, on behalf of St. Petersburg College — Clearwater Campus, (collectively,
"Parties ").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on 37A /y , 2016 the City and College entered
into an Intergovernmental Agreement ( "Intergovernmental Agreement ") to jointly
plan, design and construct a shared use library (the "Library ") to be located on the
College's Clearwater campus at 2465 Drew Street, Clearwater,
Florida to provide cost - effective, enhanced services for both the general public
and community college students; and
WHEREAS, that Intergovernmental Agreement is incorporated herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, the Parties are authorized to enter into this agreement,
pursuant to section 163.01, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, College will own and maintain the Library upon
completion and the City will have a non - exclusive right to use the Library as well as
shared space in the exterior of the Library including parking for a term specified in this
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties enter into this operations agreement to better
define their respective duties and responsibilities regarding the use and operation of the
Library upon completion; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein, the
Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 Effective Date
This Agreement is contingent upon approval of the governing body of each Party. This
Agreement will become effective upon substantial completion of the Library. T h e
College shall be responsible for recording this Agreement with the Pinellas County
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Clerk's Office.
1.2 Effect of Headings
The headings or titles of the several articles and paragraphs in this Agreement are
solely for the convenience of reference. They shall not control, affect, modify, amend or
change the meaning or construction of any term or provision contained in this
Agreement.
1.3 Term
The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date and expire thirty
(30) years after the date that the Library first begins to provide library services to the
public ( "Initial Term "). The parties may extend the Agreement for two optional ten (10)
year terms ( "Renewal Terms ") through a written amendment signed by authorized
representatives of both parties as provided in paragraph 8.10. On the termination or
expiration of this Agreement, the Library will cease to be a public library, and the
College shall not be obligated to operate it as one.
1.4 Limitations of Use
Both Parties agree and promise that the Library and the land it will occupy will be
used only as a joint academic and community public library consistent with
the mission of the City and College for as long as this Agreement remains in
place. Neither Party shall allow any use of the Library for any purpose or action that
may compromise the mission of either party or this Agreement. If this
Agreement is terminated by the College without cause prior to the expiration of the
initial term, or if the City terminates this agreement for - cause, the City is entitled to a
refund of any design and construction costs paid to the College up to the date of
termination, in the manner detailed in Article 2, paragraph D of the Intergovernmental
Agreement.
1.5 Title to Improvements
Subject to the terms to this Agreement, title to and ownership of the Library and
improvements to it shall be and remain the sole property of the College.
1.6 Grant of Right to Use
1.6.1 The College grants to the City the non - exclusive, irrevocable right to
use the City- dedicated Program Space and associated Shared Space /Common Area of the
Library.
1.6.2 The College grants the city exclusive, irrevocable right to utilize 9,456
square feet of City- designated Space and a non - exclusive, irrevocable right to utilize
18,526 square feet of Shared Space in the Library building. Further, the City shall have
the exclusive right to eighty (80) parking spaces that are located near the immediate
vicinity of the Library, and such parking shall meet the City's requirements, as approved
by the College.
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1.7 Library Name
The College and the City shall agree to name the Library the Clearwater East
Community Library at St. Petersburg College. Any subsequent name change to the
Library shall be subject to the approval and guidelines of the City Council and the
College's Board of Trustees and such change must be consistent with the College's Rule
on Naming of College Facilities, located in the Board of Trustees Rules and College
Procedures ( http: / /www.spcollege.edu/central /botrules / #) and the City's Library Donor
Naming Recognition Policy, as applicable.
1.8 Specific Definitions
As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following moaning:
1.8.1 "Collection" means all materials such as books, magazines, microfilm,
electronic resources, and other such materials, acquired, through contribution by a Party
for the Library for educational or recreation purposes ( "Collection ").
1.8.2 "Library" means the library operated in the library building by the City
and the College pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
1.8.3 "Contents" means all property within the Library which is not
permanently fixed to the building's structure, such as carpeting, furniture, and
computers, but excludes the Collection and Special Contents.
1.8.4 "Special Contents" means special exhibits, fine arts, and any other special
item identified and agreed upon by the City and the College to be located in the Library.
1.8.5 "City- dedicated Space" means space generally reserved for the City's
exclusive use..
1.8.6 "College- dedicated Space" means space generally reserved for the
College's exclusive use.
1.8.7 "Shared Space" means all space not designated College- dedicated space
or City- dedicated space, which is utilized by both entities on the first floor of the Library.
Shared Space includes first floor areas such as the Reception, Staff Workroom,
Community Room, Storage, Galley, Library Point of Service, Shared Computer Space,
the Seating & Circulation and Stack Areas related to the Audio Visual /Periodical, and
Shared Workroom. The second floor of the Library contains no Shared Space beyond the
"common areas" referenced in this paragraph. Shared Space also includes "common
areas" which generally means space for electrical, mechanical and HVAC equipment,
general circulation include stairs and elevators, student sanitation, staff and public
sanitation, custodial, interior and exterior walls, open malls and under roof overhangs.
1.9 Authority
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As required by the laws and policies that govern each Party, the City Council of the City
of Clearwater is the governing board relating to the City's decisions, budgeting and
expenditures, and the Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College is the governing board
relating to the College's decisions, budgeting and expenditures under this Agreement,
notwithstanding the creation under this Agreement of a joint management structure. The
authority of each Party to budget annually is preserved, as specified in Paragraph 8.7.
ARTICLE 2
MISSION STATEMENT
Through its information resources and services, accessible facilities, technology and
professionally trained staff, the Library will support teaching and learning, cultural
enrichment, increased opportunity, knowledge creation, and recreation of St. Petersburg
College and the greater Clearwater community.
ARTICLE 3
GOVERNANCE AND USE OF THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY BUILDING
3.1 Integrated Use and Staffing
3.1.1 The Library will serve as an integrated use community library. Both
parties will jointly operate the Library subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. The Parties fully commit to the philosophy of a shared use community
library. It is the intent of each Party to hire or assign employees to staff the Library that
understand and share such a commitment, and who will serve the clientele of the Library
without any outward appearance of serving separate employers.
3.1.2 At all times during this Agreement, individuals assigned to staff the
Library will be employees of the Party that hired them, and those employees will be
subject solely to the pay scales and employee benefits of the employing Party. To ensure
compliance by each Party with laws and regulations relating to employment, the Parties
may at their discretion, each conduct an annual employment audit of their staff working
in the Library. Each Party agrees to ensure that its supervisors working in the Library
have been trained on and are knowledgeable about issues relating to joint employees, and
are aware that they must avoid, where possible, creating a situation in which a joint
employment issue may arise.
3.1.3 Each Party will provide professional staff trained and knowledgeable
about the learning resources, information, media materials and services required for the
clientele of the respective Parties.
3.1.4 The Parties will provide cross - training of their respective staff to ensure all
staff have a comprehensive overview of the Library's operation. All staff in joint or
shared use areas, such as circulation, will be trained to provide seamless service to both
college and public users. Certain functions performed by staff within the Library may
from time to time be functions that the Co- Managers determine shall be the shared
responsibility of the City and the College. Additionally, the College shall provide library
personnel up to a total of 80 hours per week, which shall be qualified professionals
performing reference and circulation services. The Co- Managers shall review and
periodically revise their staffing plans as deemed necessary and in accordance with
paragraph 3.7 of this Agreement.
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3.1.5 Because minors will be using the Library, each Party must require a
Level 2 background check on each of its employees who provide services within or
immediately around the Library and who may have direct access to minors and students.
3.2 Library Building
3.2.1 The College will own the Library, and the land on which it sits as well as
the infrastructure and facilities that support it, the Collections that it has purchased or
will purchase with its own funds and the Contents. Likewise, the City shall own the
Collections and Special Contents that it has purchased or will purchase and houses in the
Library. Upon expiration of the Term or a Renewal Term under Paragraph 1.3, the City
shall be entitled to remove the Collections and Special Contents it purchased or
contributed.
3.2.2 Unless restricted by law or contract, each Party's Collections in the
Library will generally be available to all library patrons.
3.2.3 The Library shall be open a minimum of six days a week, with the
exception of weeks that contain holidays. The Parties shall mutually develop a plan for
establishing operational hours of the Library, to include evening and weekend hours,
during which the Library shall be staffed by employees of the City and College. The
hours of operation shall be reviewed and adjusted by mutual agreement of the Co-
Managers and the Operational Steering Committee in accordance with paragraphs 3.7
and 3.8, herein.
3.3 Space Designation and Allocation
The Parties, through the Operational Steering Committee ( "Operational Committee ")
described in Paragraph 3.8, shall work with the design consultant during design of the
Library to designate the functions of specific spaces within the interior of the library, and
needed infrastructure. The Operational Committee shall also be responsible for reviewing
the function of space on an on -going basis, and recommending to the Executive
Committee ways to achieve effective use of the Library.
3.4 Interior and City - exclusive Parking Space
3.4.1 The interior of the Library shall generally be shared space to be used
jointly and freely by both Parties unless otherwise designated herein, but the parties
understand that the City is receiving 9,456 square feet of City- dedicated Space within
the Library, which shall not exceed a total 43,515 square feet. The College understands
that the City's assigned, proportionate percentage for operational costs within the
Library shall not exceed the 37.8% threshold nor will its share of Shared space exceed
7,010 square feet during the span of this agreement.
3.4.2 At minimum, eighty (80) City - exclusive parking spaces will be located
near the immediate vicinity of the Library building, and such City - exclusive parking
shall meet the City's requirements, as approved by the College. City patrons shall be
required to use the City - exclusive parking spaces before non City - exclusive parking
spaces.
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3.5 Use of the Roof
Either party may request through the Operational Committee that it be permitted to
purchase telecommunications antennas, microwave or satellite dishes or other
communications equipment for installation on the Library roof for the benefit of library
clientele. Placement of the equipment on the roof is subject to required government
approvals at the cost and expense of both Parties, such expense subject to the Parties'
respective Cost Sharing Percentages. The Parties will bear the cost of routine
maintenance of the equipment based on their Cost Sharing Percentages. Before any
equipment is installed, the Parties and the Library's property insurer(s) or other
consultant(s) shall approve the plans and methods for any aesthetic, structural, safety or
technological concerns. The Parties will not unreasonably withhold their approval.
3.6 Separate Jurisdiction and Identity
3.6.1 Each Party shall maintain sole authority over those non - library specific
activities that are related to the overall management and administration of their
operations of which the Library is a part, such as budgeting, human resources, and
procurement, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Additionally, each
Party shall follow its own processes for those activities, subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. The Parties agree to provide notice to each other promptly
of any of those activities that might materially affect or impair the operation of the
Library as described in this Agreement or as a full- service library for the public and the
College.
3.6.2 The Co- Managers, as defined in Section 3.7, shall determine those
functions within the Library that the Parties will jointly operate, such as circulation
and meeting space, and shall mutually develop and implement policy and procedure
accordingly.
3.6.3 Each Party shall coordinate any use by third parties of the Library through
the Operational Committee, which will then develop a third -party use policy that is
consistent with those of the City and the College for its other buildings. The Parties shall
jointly agree to the third -party use policy in advance of any third party use. Fundraising
or social events sponsored by the College, the City or by entities related to either the
College or the City will not be subject to the payment of rental fees so long as the use is
not continuous for those types of activities during any year. A meeting room, within the
Shared Space, will be available for third parties that choose to utilize such space for
informative or cultural programs that are free to the public, and pursuant to the, City's
library policy, such third parties will not be subject to the payment of rental fees for the
use of such space. The College may elect to charge rental fees in compliance with its use
facilities use policy.
3.6.4 Since the Library is a building owned by the College, the College's
policies and administrative regulations and requirements for timely reporting that relate
to its property, such as restrictions on smoking, solicitation, and child welfare apply to
the use of the Library. Children may utilize the Library, so long as their conduct and
supervision meets with the College's policies, operational procedures, and
administrative regulations of the College and the Library.
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3.6.5 Any and all monies provided to the City by or through the Clearwater
Library System Foundation or any third party, such as the Clearwater Friends of
Library, shall be for the sole use and benefit of the City and are not subject to this
Agreement. Likewise, any and all monies provided to the College or SPC Board of
Trustees by or through the SPC Foundation, Inc., or any third party shall be for the sole
use and benefit of the College and are not subject to this Agreement.
3.7 Designated Co- Managers
The College and the City shall each select a person to serve on its behalf as a co- manager
of the Library ( "Co- Managers "). The Co- Managers will establish and communicate
library operational procedures and protocols as well as manage the operations of the
Library. In the event of a permanent vacancy in the position of one of the Co- Managers, a
representative of the other Party or his or her designee may serve on a selection
committee as a resource for the Party filling the vacancy. Both Parties recognize that any
hiring decision is the sole and exclusive decision of the Party employing that Co-
Manager. The responsibilities of the Co- Managers or their designees include the
following, in addition to other responsibilities as may be specified in this Agreement:
3.7.1 When practical to both Parties, jointly develop a coordinated plan for
publicizing scheduled events, programs and services to be adopted and followed by
both Parties; otherwise, each party will individually plan to publicize scheduled
events, programs, and services on its own;
3.7.2 Provide, at the request of the other Party, a staff member to serve on any
selection committee of the other Party to select new or replacement staff for librarians
and other professional staff, recognizing that the hiring decision is solely that of the
hiring Party;
3.7.3 Supervise their respective staff and agree on supervisory and
communication procedures, including delegation procedures, in the event of one Co-
Manager's absence;
3.7.4 Jointly schedule staff to ensure adequate service coverage in the Library
based on the hours the Library is open, including a staffing plan for all library functions
for each year;
3.7.5 Periodically update the staffing plan to reflect the changes in position
assignments between and within programs and functions, and to ensure that the work
schedules of employees in all positions are maintained on a current basis and provided to
the appropriate employees and supervisors as necessary;
3.7.6 Discuss and identify factors that are important to the mission of the
Library for evaluating the performance of the individuals assigned to work at the
Library, recognizing that each Party will evaluate its employees using its own required
forms and procedures, and that decisions relating to evaluation and discipline are the sole
responsibility of the Party that employs the individual;
3.7.7 Identify the library functions that the Parties will jointly perform and
establish benchmarks, procedures and guidelines for those functions;
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3.7.8 Jointly assess and recommend Deferred Maintenance, Capital
Improvements and Capital Repairs (as defined in Paragraph 5.1) program for the Library
and make recommendations to the Operational Committee, as deemed necessary;
3.7.9 Develop any remodeling ideas and recommend them to the Operational
Committee;
3.7.10 Serve on the Operational Committee to oversee management and
operations of the Library;
3.7.11 Act as the lead point of contact for each Party, and assume day -to -day
responsibility to the leadership of both Parties concerning the operation and management
of the Library;
3.7.12 Resolve disagreements and disputes referred to them by the Operational
Committee; and
3.7.13 Ensure that the staff of the Library is cross - trained and trained in the
policies and procedures of the Library, and that the staff attends appropriate meetings and
training sessions.
3.8 Operational Steering Committee Team
An Operational Committee shall be established and comprised of the Co-
Managers, the Clearwater Library Director or his/her designee and the College's
Director of Learning Resources or his /her designee. The responsibilities of the
Operational Committee shall be as follows:
3.8.1 Meet monthly during the first year of the Library operations, at least
quarterly thereafter and at such other times deemed necessary by the Operational
Committee;
3.8.2 Discuss the mutual needs and goals of the College and the City as they
relate to the Library;
3.8.3 Foster and develop an integrated library operation by drafting an
Integrated Procedures Manual that will address policies, procedures, and day -to -day
matters regarding the Library with approval of such Integrated Procedures Manual or
subsequent modifications from the Executive Committee. Such Integrated Procedures
Manual shall include, but not be limited to, policy, protocol and procedures related
to public meeting space and scheduling, facility use and accessibility policies,
computer usage policy, security protocols, print services and copyright policies, and
shared technology policies;
3.8.4 Recommend the days and hours of operation for the Library to the
appropriate entity or entities within each Party that are responsible for approving those
operational issues, if applicable;
3.8.5 Recommend lending procedures appropriate to the operation of the
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Library;
3.8.6 Attempt to resolve disputes and disagreements that may arise under this
Agreement or due to inconsistencies between the policies of the College and the City as
to book and material loans, returns and renewals, staffing, and access to Library
Collections, computers, the internet and other services, for members of the general public
and the college community;
3.8.7 Recommend, by dates that permit each Party to comply with its
budgeting process, an annual operating and capital budget for the Library to the
Executive Committee;
3.8.8 Develop an immediate communications plan for routine and non - routine
events that integrate with that of the Library, including developing procedures for
compliance with the Library's Emergency Operations Plan and the College's Emergency
Management Plan and operational continuity protocols; and
3.8.9 Review remodeling recommendations of the Co- Managers and forward
any approved recommendations through each Party's process for funding and final
approval of such recommendations.
3.9 Executive Committee
3.9.1 The SPC Clearwater Campus Provost and Clearwater's Assistant City
Manager shall serve on, and comprise, the Executive Committee.
3.9.2 The Executive Committee shall meet annually for the first three years
of the initial term of the Agreement and may meet as- needed during the remaining
portion of the initial term or renewal terms to discuss other issues as determined by the
Parties.
3.9.3 The Executive Committee shall meet as- needed to resolve disputes and
disagreements referred to it by the Operational Committee, in the event the members of that
committee are unable to reach a consensus, and to approve the Integrated Procedures
Manual and any subsequent changes to such Manual.
ARTICLE 4
LIBRARY OPERATIONS
4.1 The Collection
4.1.1 The members of the general public and users connected to the College
shall have the right to on -site use of the Collection. The Collection shall be of
sufficient scope and currency to serve the greater Clearwater area as well as support
specific needs of College.
4.1.2 Each Party shall own that part of the Collection that it purchases using its
own funds. If the Parties determine that it is necessary to purchase any Collection
materials jointly, they shall confer, before making the purchase, with their respective
Finance and Risk- management Departments to ensure that any jointly -owned property
will be properly inventoried and valued.
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4.1.3 Each Party shall retain the right to select materials for the Collection
appropriate to its specific clientele who use the Library, and shall be responsible for
selecting the Collection materials that best meet the needs of its constituency within the
dollars that each Party has separately budgeted and available.
4.1.4 Each Party will have a written collections development policy. The policy
will establish clear guidelines for the types of materials to be acquired, acquisition
priorities, procedures, processing for leasing and rental of materials, challenge and
withdrawal as well as disposition of materials and the processes and procedures, if any,
for the imposition and enforcement of penalties, fees or fines, if any, for the delinquent
return of materials or loss of or damage to materials.
4.1.5 Each Party, through its respective Co- Manager, shall retain the right to
establish rules and procedures regarding the on -site use of that part of the Collection that
it owns. Additionally, each Party, through its Co- Manager, shall be allowed to set its own
off -site lending policies for certain materials in the Collection.
4.1.6 Regarding its materials, each Party, through its respective Co- Manager,
shall retain the right to discontinue any periodicals, reduce that portion of the Collection
that it owns, repair its books, discontinue lending certain types of its materials (for
example, videos) and reclassify or catalog them.
4.1.7 Each Party shall catalog its own Collection pursuant to its own
cataloging system and will participate in its own separate integrated library system
( "ILS "). The parties understand that there will not be completely integrated Collection
amongst the parties; however, to the extent possible, both parties will work toward
sharing information and creating as much transparency as possible between the two
catalogs and ILS's. Each party understands that it will be separately responsible for
maintaining its own Bibliographic records, borrower records, and item records in the
standard manner utilized by each respective party.
4.2 Lending Policy
The College and the City shall adhere to its respective lending policies for each
Collection. The term "lending policy" shall mean all policies, rules and regulations
promulgated by either Party regarding the off -site use of any materials within the
Collection. Such lending policy shall include, without limitation, the time period for
such off -site use, early return policies, reserve policies, the amount of any late fines, and
the number of materials that can be borrowed at one time by a single borrower.
4.3 Collection of Fines
The Co- Managers will establish a procedure for the collection of fines and for the
distribution or use of any monies collected.
4.4 Electronic Materials
When negotiating license or other use agreements for electronically- available materials,
both Parties shall attempt to negotiate for the benefit of all libraries within each Party's
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library network as long as such negotiations do not result in that Party's incurring
additional costs. Under circumstances where a Party is not able to negotiate use beyond
its own clientele without incurring additional costs, that Party shall have the right to
restrict access to those materials so as not to violate the license or use agreement.
4.5 Intellectual Freedom
It is the intent of the College and the City to continue to honor the current policy of both
the College and the City to provide access to all services and materials. If laws or
ordinances are passed that restrict one or both of the Parties' ability to provide services,
or if a Party imposes rules, policies or regulations that restrict access for certain groups
of users to material within the Collection or either Party's sponsored services or
programs, each Party through its Co- Manager agrees to promptly notify the other Party.
Upon notification, the Parties, through their Co- Managers, will meet and mutually
establish a policy to address the issue.
4.6 Integrated Library Systems
Each respective party will be responsible for purchase and maintenance of its own
ILS. To the extent possible, both parties' ILS will be accessible from computers and
equipment throughout the Library. The College will ensure, to the best of its ability,
that its ILS technology or ILS - related technology upgrades work with the City's
technology.
The City also utilizes RFID technology and will provide the sorting equipment and
technology that supports only the check -in and —out and security for the City's
Collection. If the College adopts RFID technology while this Agreement is in place,
the City will, to the best of its ability, attempt to have its RFID technology work with
the College's.
4.7 Library Privileges
Members of the general public and the College's students and faculty shall have access
to the Shared Space during all hours that the Library is open; however, the general
public and/or students and faculty may not have access to the City- dedicated or the
College- dedicated Program Space, if such respective area is closed. The City and the
College will work to provide whatever service is needed, in the event that the other is
closed, and each Party reserves the right to adjust its hours of operation and staffing.
Each party will honor, to the best staffing and operational capacity, service to Library
patrons when one of the Parties is closed pursuant to mutually agreed to accessibility
rules. The College may suspend or revoke student library privileges for - cause, and City
may suspend or revoke library privileges of the general public for - cause, as determined
in their sole discretion.
4.8 Computer Use
Co- Managers shall establish procedures for access to computers based on the
management of access that, to the extent feasible, provides the same access to each
Party's clientele as they have at each Party's separately- operated locations. Use of, and
access to, computers shall be subject to the established computer usage policies and
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procedures of the Library and the College, and as incorporated into the Integrated
Procedures Manual.
4.9 Library Programs
The College and the City shall each retain the right to create, sponsor and operate
separate library programs for their clientele within the Library. Each Party shall be solely
responsible for funding its separate programs. The Parties agree to cooperate in good
faith with each other in facilitating all library programs operated within the Library.
Neither Party shall have the right to sponsor a library program that imposes an
unreasonable burden on shared costs of the Parties or Library facilities.
4.10 Service Marks and Trademarks
Neither Party shall use any service marks, trademarks, logos or other marks of the other
Party without the express written approval of the other Party. The use of any marks must
comply with the owner's requirements, including using the "circle R" indication of a
registered trademark.
4.11 Ancillary Functions
The Parties shall have the right to provide separate services to their clientele that are
ancillary to the core library services, so long as they do not burden Library resources or
costs.
ARTICLE 5
RESPECTIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 Definitions
For the purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply:
5.1.1 "Capital" means that dollar amount at which each Party considers an
expense to be capitalized and depreciable for accounting purposes.
5.1.2 "Capital Improvement" means a planned Capital expenditure to
renovate or expand the Site or the Site's infrastructure, including major building
systems.
5.1.3 "Capital Repair" means a planned periodic Capital expenditure that
corrects a defect or degradation of major building systems, site improvements,
components, assemblies or capital equipment. It is a subset of regular or normal
facility maintenance that refers to costly repairs or the replacement/rebuilding of
major facility components. For example, roof replacement at the end of its anticipated
useful life is typically a Capital Repair item, while replacing a roof several years after
its normal useful life is considered a Deferred Maintenance item. Capital Repair does
not include expansion or renovation of facilities.
5.1.4 "Deferred Maintenance" means expenditures for repairs not
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accomplished as a part of routine maintenance or Capital Repair that have accumulated
to the point where facility deterioration is imminent and could impair the proper
functioning of the Library. Deferred Maintenance will generally involve a Capital
expense.
5.1.5 "Emergency Maintenance or Repair" means a sudden and unanticipated
event that causes an imminent or actual significant property loss, damage or
deterioration to the Site and that requires an immediate response and expenditure,
generally a Capital expense, to avoid danger to persons or property, or hindrance of the
proper functioning of the Library.
5.1.6 "Routine Maintenance" means the day -to -day efforts to control
deterioration of facilities (up -keep expenses) through scheduled repetitive activities
(such as cleaning), periodic scheduled work (such as inspections and equipment
adjustments) and minor repairs made on an as- needed basis. Routine Maintenance may
or may not involve a Capital expense.
5.1.7 "Site" means the Library and the parking spaces necessary to meet the
City's requirements as approved by the College.
5.2 General Statement of Site Responsibility; Cost Sharing and Reimbursement
5.2.1 As the owner of the Site, the College shall be solely responsible and
authorized to contract for and undertake Capital Improvements, Capital Repairs,
Deferred Maintenance, Emergency Maintenance or Repairs or Routine Maintenance to
the Site, except as specified in this Paragraph. Any of those activities that the College
undertakes on the recommendation of the Executive Committee or as part of the
College's standards for maintaining its facilities shall be funded by the Parties
according to paragraph 5.4 herein. The College agrees to use its best efforts to
accommodate the City's recommended schedule as reflected in Exhibit A or as such is
modified from time to time.
5.2.2 The College shall undertake Emergency Maintenance or Repairs either
unilaterally or on the recommendation of the Co- Managers and will request the Executive
Committee to ratify any such actions. Upon ratification by the Executive Committee, the
College shall draw funds from the Operational Fund, as detailed in paragraph 5.4 herein,
and this shall constitute the City's full contribution to the cost of any such Emergency
Maintenance or Repairs.
5.2.3 For any Capital Improvements, Capital Repairs, Deferred Maintenance,
or Routine Maintenance the College shall select a contractor using its competitive
procurement process. For Emergency Maintenance or Repairs, the College shall obtain
competition to the extent it is practicable under the circumstances. For instances in
which it is appropriate to obtain the services of a contractor through an existing job order
contract, either awarded by either Party or by another Florida public entity and available
through cooperative purchasing, the College may use that contract instead of procuring
bids.
5.2.4 For Capital Improvements requested by the Executive Committee, or
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Capital Repairs or Deferred Maintenance recommended by the Executive Committee, the
College shall draw funds from the Operational Fund, as detailed in paragraph 5.4 herein,
and this shall constitute the City's full contribution to the cost of any such Capital
Improvement, Capital Repair, or Deferred Maintenance.
5.2.5 For Routine Maintenance, the College shall draw from the Operational
Fund and, as detailed in paragraph 5.4 herein, this shall constitute the City's full
contribution to the cost of any such Routine Maintenance.
5.3 Appearance of the Site
During the term of this Agreement and unless the Parties agree otherwise, the
College shall keep the Site in good repair, operating condition, working order, and
appearance, including without limitation:
5.3.1 maintaining and keeping the interior and exterior of the Site clean,
painted and in good condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted; and
5.3.2 operating and maintaining (and replacing as applicable) all parts of the
Site, including, but not limited to, air conditioning, heating, plumbing, bathrooms,
electrical distribution systems, elevators, concrete foundation floors, roofs, building
structure systems, fire alarm systems and parking; keeping them in clean and good
condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
5.4 Routine Services and Maintenance; Reimbursement and Cost Sharing
5.4.1 Unless the Parties determine otherwise, the College shall be responsible,
through the SPC Board of Trustees, to provide or secure the services as needed to
maintain and service the Site including, but not limited to, telecommunications,
particularly providing for City - specific time clock and a method to direct City phone
calls to City staff, janitorial, utilities, trash removal, landscape, electrical and heating and
air conditioning services.
5.4.2 The City shall contribute with quarterly payments to an Operational Fund
to be maintained and administered by the College in accordance with the provisions
herein. The Operational Fund shall be used to cover 100% of the City's share of costs
for "Emergency Maintenance & Repair" & "Routine Maintenance," as defined by this
Agreement; janitorial services; utility services including electric, sewer /water, and gas;
for "Capital Improvements;" "Capital Repairs;" and "Deferred Maintenance" as defined
by this Agreement. The City agrees to contribute the following amounts to the
Operational Fund:
5.4.2.1 A minimum of $118,884.52per year to the Operational Fund for
maintenance of the City- dedicated Space and the City's proportionate share
(37.8 %) of the Shared Space. This amount is based on $7.22 per square foot of
16,466 square feet.
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5.4.2.2 After the first year of the Agreement, the College reserves the right
to increase the City's annual contribution toward the Operational Fund in subsequent years
of the Agreement no more than a maximum of three percent (3 %) over the previous year's
contribution or by the Operational Costs —New Facilities (OCNF) rate established by the
State of Florida for that contract year, whichever increase amount is less. In the event that
there is an OCNF decrease or no OCNF increase, then there shall be no increase (0 %) to the
City's annual contribution for that contract year.
5.4.3 Regarding the College's obligations and contribution towards operational
and maintenance costs, the College shall:
5.4.3.1 Pay all construction costs for the project over and above the City's
contribution as described herein or the Intergovernmental Agreement.
5.4.3.2 Pay all costs over and above the City's contribution as described herein
for Emergency "Maintenance & Repair" & "Routine Maintenance" as
defined by the Operating Agreement; janitorial services; and utility
services including electric, sewer & water and gas.
5.4.3.3 Pay all costs over and above the City's contribution as described herein
for "Capital Improvements" & Capital Repairs" as defined by the
Operating Agreement.
5.4.4 The College shall secure other services that the Parties mutually agree are
desired or become necessary to promote or maintain optimal use of the Library. Such
services include those that are provided in the interest of the health or safety of the
patrons, such as pest control or emergency medical services equipment. The College shall
draw the City's shared cost of such other service from the Operational Fund, as detailed
in paragraph 5.4.2 herein.
5.5 Liens and Encumbrances
5.5.1 Both Parties agree that the Site shall be kept free and clear from any and
all mechanics' and materialmen's liens, claims and charges. To the extent allowable by
law, each Party shall indemnify and hold the other Party harmless from any and all cost,
expenses, claims, liens or demands, including reasonable attorney's fees, (collectively
"costs ") arising out of or by virtue of any nonpayment of any obligations incurred by the
indemnifying Party relating to the Library.
5.5.2 Both Parties agree that this Agreement and their respective interests shall
not be subordinated or subject to any encumbrances.
5.6 Storage of Hazardous Materials
Neither Party shall use or store hazardous materials except for required cleaning supplies
or other necessary substances kept in reasonably necessary quantities for normal library
functions, provided such substances shall be stored in accordance with all applicable laws
and regulations.
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5.7 Contents
Before the Library opens, the Parties, through the Co- Managers, shall be responsible for
providing their own Contents to house in the Library. The City shall provide its own
security for its Contents, and such security measures include circulation RFID equipment,
self -check machines, sorters, and security gates. The City shall be solely responsible the
replacement and purchase of its contents, per City Council budgetary restraints.
5.8 Naming Rights
5.8.1 Library Name. The College and the City shall agree to name the Library
the Clearwater East Community Library at St. Petersburg College.
5.8.2 Names of Allocated Space. The College and the City shall each retain the
right to name spaces within the College- designated Space and the City- designated Space,
respectively, subject to the reasonable approval of the other Party.
5.8.3 Names of Shared and Common Space. Either Party shall have the right to
propose to the other Party names for any shared or common space within the Library.
Such proposed names shall be submitted by the Party proposing such name to the other
Party, and the Parties, each using their respective guidelines and procedures, shall decide
whether or not to approve of such names. In the event the Parties do not agree as to any
such proposed name, such shared space or common space shall not be named.
5.9 Advertising
Except for routine announcements regarding programs and services, no form of
publicity, advertising, or promotion concerning the Library shall be issued by either
Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, except as such release or
announcement may be required by law, in which case the Party required to make the
release or announcement shall, to the extent possible, allow the other Party reasonable
time to comment on such release or announcement in advance of such issuance.
5.10 Safety or Security
The College, at its sole expense, shall be responsible for safety or security services both
inside and outside the Library. Each Party shall ensure that the provider acknowledges
and agrees to comply with the College's and the City's Comprehensive Emergency
Operations Manual and coordinates delivery of its services with Clearwater's Police
Department, where necessary. The safety or security service provider shall be properly
licensed and insured.
ARTICLE 6
DISPUTES AND DEFAULTS
6.1 Dispute Resolution
In the event that the Executive Committee is unable to reach a consensus regarding a
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dispute, the Executive Committee may refer the dispute to the President of the College or
his or her designee and the City Manager or his or her designee for resolution. Disputes
relating to matters of the City's or College's policies or procedures, or to the laws that
govern each Party, may require that the dispute be referred to each Party's governing
board, which may agree to submit the dispute to some alternative dispute resolution
process. If a Party believes that a dispute involves a default by the other Party of this
Agreement or a disagreement involving the interpretation of a material provision of this
Agreement, the procedures and remedies specified in Article 6 apply. In all cases of
disputes or defaults under this Agreement, the Parties will first attempt to resolve
differences, in good faith, between themselves.
6.2 Withdrawal from Agreement
6.2.1 The Parties recognize that this Agreement requires cooperation between
the Parties and a long term financial commitment by each Party. Accordingly,
withdrawal from this Agreement is a default as specified in Paragraph 6.3.8.
6.2.2 Notwithstanding Section 6.2.1, if a Party's withdrawal is due to budget
reductions or program elimination during. the Term, or any other reason mutually
agreed to by the parties, the withdrawing Party shall give written notice as specified in
this Agreement immediately on knowing that withdrawal is necessary, but in any event,
no later than 180 calendar days before October 1st of the following fiscal year. If the
College withdraws from or this Agreement is terminated, by the College without cause,
or the City for - cause, then the College agrees to pay the City an amount equal to the
unamortized design and construction funds provided to the College by the City,
calculated as detailed in Exhibit A of the Intergovernmental Agreement, on the date of
the termination, such unamortized design and construction costs to be determined by
amortizing on a straight line basis over a thirty (30) year period commencing on the
Operating Agreement commencement date. If the Operating Agreement is terminated
during the span of an agreement year, then the amount of the City's refund will be
prorated for that particular agreement year. The baseline year shall be the first year of
joint operation. If the City withdraws from or terminates the Operating Agreement
without cause, the College may keep all funds paid toward the construction and design
of the Library, without any reimbursement to the City.
6.2.3 The withdrawing Party shall be entitled to remove its Collection and
Special Contents.
6.2.4 Alternative to the option provided in 6.2.2, if the College is the
withdrawing Party, the City can opt to enter into a lease for the Library under which
the City may continue to operate the building as a public library. While the City shall
not pay rent, the lease will address issues such as the terms under which the City
continues to use the Contents, insuring those Contents, and the City's reimbursement
of costs related to maintaining and operating the Library.
6.3 Default
"Without cause" withdrawal or termination occurs under this Agreement as follows:
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6.3.1 The City fails to pay its quarterly payment into the Operational Fund, as
required under this Agreement;
6.3.2 The College fails to perform maintenance or repairs required under this
Agreement;
6.3.3 A Party fails to comply with any other material provision of this
Agreement;
6.3.4 A Party fails to pay its respective share of the funds as provided for in the
Library Project Budget;
6.3.5 The College fails to pay all construction costs for the project over and
above the City contribution as described in paragraph 5.4 herein;
6.3.6 The College fails to pay all costs over and above City contribution, as
described in paragraph 5.4 herein, for Emergency "Maintenance & Repair" & "Routine
Maintenance" as defined by this Agreement; janitorial services; and utility services
including electric, sewer & water and gas;
6.3.7 The College fails to pay all costs over and above the City's contribution,
as described in paragraph 5.4 herein, for "Capital Improvements" & Capital Repairs" as
defined by the Operating Agreement; or
6.3.8 A Party unilaterally withdraws from the Agreement during the Term.
6.4 Notice of Default; Cure
If a Party fails to cure its default within thirty (30) calendar days following written
notice from the other Party, that Party shall be considered in default.
6.5 Remedies
Upon the occurrence of a default and until the defaulting Party cures it, the non-
defaulting party may exercise all, any or any combination of the following remedies, in
any order and repetitively:
6.5.1 The non - defaulting Party may perform any of the defaulting Party's
obligations under this Agreement without incurring any liability to the non - defaulting
Party for any loss or damage that it may sustain as a result. The non- defaulting party shall
be entitled to recover all of its costs and expenses incurred in connection with that
performance, plus an administrative fee equal to the prime rate times the total costs and
expenses, together with interest at the rate of 10% per year from the date that the non-
defaulting Party paid or incurred it until the defaulting Party fully pays the cost or
expense.
6.5.2 The non - defaulting Party may suspend certain privileges and services
provided to the defaulting Party or to which it normally has access. In no event, however,
shall any active student in good standing of the College or a City library patron in good
standing be denied admittance to the Library or access to any library services as a result
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of the default.
6.5.3 The non - defaulting Party may pursue any and all other remedies to which
it may be entitled at law, in equity or under the provisions of the agreement. These rights
and remedies are intended to be and shall be cumulative, and the exercise or attempted
exercise by the non - defaulting party of a given remedy shall not preclude or limit the
right or ability of the non - defaulting Party to exercise, at the same or at any different
time, any other remedy or remedies.
6.6 Default Procedures
If a Party defaults under this Agreement, the Parties may, with the approval of the process
by their governing boards, refer the matter to non - binding mediation. The initiation of
non - binding mediation shall not in any way impair the right of the non - defaulting Party
to file a claim under Florida Statutes and the statute of limitations shall be tolled for the
period from the date of the approval of the governing boards to mediate until the date that
the mediation is complete. The non - defaulting Party, however, may still opt to institute
litigation without instituting non - binding mediation. Legal expenses in the event of any
litigation instituted by either the City or the College against the other in any way
connected with this Agreement shall be covered by each respective party, and the
successful party to any such action (whether or not prosecuted to judgment) shall not
recover from the other party attorney's fees and court costs.
ARTICLE 7
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
7.1 Indemnification
7.1.1 Each party hereto shall indemnify and hold harmless and defend the
other party, their trustees, officers, agents, elected officials, or employees, from any
and all liability, damages, cost, or expense any indemnified party shall become
obligated to pay by reason of any claim, lawsuit, or judgment on account of injury
to property or injury received or death suffered to persons, which is caused by the
act or omission of any duty that the indemnifying party or their trustees, officers,
agents, elected officials, or employees under this Agreement. This indemnification
clause shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement until all
claims against the Parties involving any indemnified matters are resolved or barred
by the applicable statute of limitation.
7.1.2 All of the indemnification obligations of the College and City shall be
limited to the extent permitted by law. Nothing in this Agreement shall alter the waiver
of sovereign immunity or extend the College's or City's liability beyond the limits
established in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
7.1.3 Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by the City or College to be
sued by third parties in any matter arising out of this Agreement.
7.2 Insurance
7.2.1 It is understood that the City and the College shall, at each Party's own cost
and expense, acquire and maintain (and cause any contractors, subcontractors,
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representatives, or agents to acquire and maintain) during the term of this Agreement,
sufficient insurance, self - insurance, or a combination of self - insurance and excess
insurance, to adequately protect the respective interests of the parties. Specifically both
Parties shall carry the following minimum types and amounts of insurance on an
occurrence basis or in the case of coverage that cannot be obtained on an occurrence basis.,
then coverage can be obtained on a claims -made basis with a minimum three (3) year tail
following the termination or expiration of this Agreement:
7.2.1.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage in the
minimum amount of $200,000 (two hundred thousand dollars)
per occurrence and $300,000 (three hundred thousand dollars)
general aggregate. Coverage should include but not be limited
to, premises operations, products /completed operations,
products liability, independent contractors, personal injury and
advertising injury.
7.2.1.2 Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance coverage for
any owned, non - owned, hired or borrowed automobile is
required in the minimum amount of $200,000 (two hundred
thousand dollars) combined single limit.
7.2.1.3 Unless waived by the State of Florida, statutory Workers'
Compensation Insurance coverage in accordance with the
laws of the State of Florida, and Employer's Liability
Insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000 (one hundred
thousand dollars) each employee each accident, $100,000 (one
hundred thousand dollars) each employee by disease and
$500,000 (five hundred thousand dollars) aggregate by disease
with benefits afforded under the laws of the State of Florida.
Coverage should include Voluntary Compensation, Jones Act,
and U.S. Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Act coverage
where applicable. Coverage must be applicable to employees,
Public Entities, sub Public Entities, and volunteers, if any.
The above insurance limits may be achieved by a combination of primary and
umbrella/excess liability policies, and are subject to applicable changes, including changes
in limits, by the Florida Legislature to the rules and provisions governing such coverage
and to §768.28, Florida Statutes.
7.2.2 In addition to coverage required in section 7.2.1 above, after the Certificate
of Occupancy has been issued, the College shall acquire and maintain Property
Insurance on the Library to repair, rebuild, or replace the Library to its original, new
condition. In particular, the College shall acquire and maintain an "all- risk" type of
insurance, including coverage for flood and other catastrophes. The policy shall cover the
Library, appurtenant structures and outbuildings, improvements and alterations, fixtures,
furnishings, equipment, and College -owned contents. The City shall acquire and maintain
such Property Insurance or self - insure to cover 100% of the full replacement value of City -
owned contents within the Library.
7.2.3 The College shall purchase and maintain, or cause the Construction
Manager to purchase and maintain, Builder's Risk insurance, property insurance written
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on an "all risk" policy form including coverage as detailed in section 7.2.2 in an amount
at equal to 100% of the estimated completed value of the project plus any subsequent
modifications to that sum, and shall include property in transit and property stored on or
off premises that shall become part of the project. Such Builder's Risk insurance shall be
maintained until the final payment has been made and the Certificate of Occupancy is
received. In the event of damage to or destruction of the Library caused by the perils
covered by insurance, the proceeds thereof shall be applied to the reconstruction, repair,
or replacement of the damaged or destroyed portion of the Library and/or fixtures and
personal property of the Party whose insurance is providing the proceeds. The College
shall begin such reconstruction, repair, or replacement promptly after such damage or
destruction occurs and shall continue and properly complete such reconstruction, repair,
or replacement so that same shall be completed expeditiously; the Library shall be free
and clear of all claims and liens. Under no circumstances will the College be required to
spend more funds on reconstruction, repair or replacement than the proceeds it receives
from insurance, except as provided in Paragraph 7.2.4.
7.2.4 In the event the insurance proceeds are not sufficient to complete
reconstruction, repair or replacement of the Library, the Parties shall, through the
Operational Committee, meet and confer with representatives of each Party to devise a
plan for accommodating their clientele through a building that is smaller in size or
provides fewer services than the original building, or to estimate the additional funding,
based on the Cost Share Percentage, that each will need to contribute to fully complete
the reconstruction, repair or replacement. The Parties shall submit their plan to the
Executive Committee for approval. On approval of the Executive Committee, each Party
agrees to pursue approvals, including funding if applicable, for the plan. Reconstruction,
repair, or replacement may not begin until each Party has completed their processes for
approving the plan and the plan each has approved is agreeable to both Parties. The
College understands, however, that the City is under no obligation to fund more than the
City's Contribution, as detailed in the Interlocal Agreement.
7.2.5 Other Insurance Provisions.
7.2.5.1 Prior to the execution of this Agreement, and then annually
upon the anniversary date(s) of the insurance policy's renewal
date(s) for as long as this Agreement remains in effect, each
Party shall furnish the other Party with either a Letter of Self -
Insurance (SIGNED by the Risk Manager) and /or Certificate of
Insurance(s) (using appropriate ACORD certificate, SIGNED
by the Issuer, and with applicable endorsements when required)
evidencing all of the coverage set forth above.
7.2.5.2 Both Parties shall provide thirty (30) days written notice of any
cancellation, non - renewal, termination, material change or
reduction in coverage.
7.2.5.3 Each Party shall be responsible for their own self - insured
retention or deductibles associated with any purchased program.
The stipulated limits of coverage above shall not be construed as a
limitation of any potential liability, and failure to request evidence of this insurance
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shall not be construed as a waiver of the City's or College's obligation to provide the
insurance coverage specified.
7.3 Liability Claims
The College, through its risk management program, shall handle all property and
liability claims caused by, arising out of, or related to the operation, maintenance or use of
the Library. The College shall tender all liability claims for which the City may be
responsible under Paragraph 7.1 and 7.2 to the City in a timely manner or in no less than 5
business days when the College has knowledge of such claims.
7.4 Indemnification and Insurance Required of Contractors, Subcontractors,
Representatives and /or Agents
Each Party shall require any independent contractors, subcontractors,
representatives, or agents it hires to undertake the activities specified in Paragraphs 5.2
and 5.4 to the following:
7.4.1 To defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless, and defend the City and the
College from any and all claims, suits, judgments, and liability for death, personal injury,
bodily injury, or property damage arising directly or indirectly including legal fees and
costs, or other legal expenses; and
7.4.2 To maintain the insurance coverage and minimum amounts identified in
section 7.2.1 and the insurance provisions in section 7.2.5. All independent contractors,
subcontractors, representatives, and agents shall include both the City and the College as
"Additional Insured" on all liability policies and, prior to execution of work, will furnish
to both Parties a Certificate of Insurance(s) using appropriate ACORD certificate,
SIGNED by the Issuer, and with applicable ENDORSEMENTS naming the City and
College as an "Additional Insured."
ARTICLE 8
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
8.1 Successors, Assignment
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their
successors and assigns. No party may assign any right or obligation under this
Agreement without the consent of the other party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
8.2 Integration
This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties to the agreement with
regard to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior written or oral agreements,
covenants, arrangements, communications, representations or understanding by any party
that are not fully expressed in this agreement. This Agreement may not be modified,
changed, supplemented or terminated, nor may any obligation under this agreement be
waived, except by written instrument signed by the party to be charged or its agent, duly
authorized in writing, or as otherwise expressly permitted in this agreement. This is a
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fully integrated agreement.
8.3 Voluntary Agreement
The Parties represent that they have carefully read this Agreement, have consulted with
their own legal counsel, know and understand the contents of this Agreement, and that
each Party signs this Agreement freely, voluntarily, and with a complete and full
understanding of its terms. Both parties have cooperated in the drafting and preparation of
this Agreement. If there is any construction to be made of this document, the same shall
not be construed against either Party.
8.4 Public Agency Authority
Each governmental entity signing this Agreement represents and warrants that the
Agreement is executed in compliance with a resolution of the governing entity of said
Party, duly adopted by governing entity. Any individual signing this agreement on
behalf of the public entity represents and warrants that he /she has full authority to do so.
8.5 Notices
Notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given by hand, by first class mail, or
by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following address, provided that any
party may change its address for such notices upon written notice to the other party.
TO THE CITY:
City of Clearwater Library
ATTN: Library Director
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758 -4748
WITH COPY TO:
City Attorney's Office
ATTN: Library Designee
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758 -4748
8.6 Applicable Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue
TO THE COLLEGE:
St. Petersburg College
ATTN: General Counsel's Office
P.O. Box 13489
St. Petersburg, Florida 33733
The validity, effect, intendment and construction of this Agreement shall be governed by
the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any action brought in state court shall be in
Pinellas County. Venue for any action brought in federal court shall be in the Middle
District of Florida, Tampa Division, unless a division is created in St. Petersburg or
Pinellas County, in which case the action shall be brought in that division. Each party
waives any defense, whether asserted by motion or pleading, that the aforementioned
courts are an improper or inconvenient venue. Moreover, the Parties consent to the
personal jurisdiction of the aforementioned courts and irrevocably waive any objections to
said jurisdiction.
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8.7 Approval of Budget into Next Fiscal Year
The Parties recognize that the continuation of this Agreement after the close of
any given Fiscal year of each Party shall be subject to the approval of the budget
of each Party providing an appropriation covering the item as an expenditure.
Neither the City nor the College represents that future budget items will actually
be adopted, that determination being that of each Party's governing bodies at the
time of the adoption of each Party's annual budget.
8.8 Public Records /Student Records
The provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act, section 1002.225, and section 257.261, Florida Statutes, shall
apply to this Agreement.
8.9 Nondiscrimination
The Parties agree to be bound by applicable city, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations governing Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination, as well
as the College's Equal Access and Opportunity Statement, located in the Board of
Trustees Rules and College Procedures (https: / /www.spcollege.edu/eaeo) and as
amended during the span of this Operating Agreement and/or the Intergovernmental
Agreement, is incorporated herein by reference.
8.10 Amendments
The Parties may revise this Agreement only through a written amendment signed by
authorized representatives of both Parties and, if required, approved by their governing
bodies.
8.11 Exhibits
Each exhibit to this Agreement is an essential part hereof and is hereby
incorporated herein by reference. Any amendments or revisions to such exhibits,
even if not physically attached hereto, shall be treated as if a part of this Agreement
if such amendments or revisions specifically reference this Agreement and are
executed by the Parties.
8.12 Waiver
No act of omission or commission of either party, including without limitation, any
failure to exercise any right, remedy, or recourse, shall be deemed to be a waiver, release,
or modification of the same. Such a waiver, release, or modification is to be effected
only through a written modification to this Agreement.
8.13 Survival
All obligations (including indemnity obligations) or rights of any party arising during or
attributable to the period prior to expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement
shall survive such expiration or earlier termination.
8.14 Binding Effect and Entire Agreement
This writing together with the exhibits hereto constitutes the entire agreement between
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the Parties and shall inure to the benefit of their respective successors and assigns. No
change to this Agreement will be valid, unless made by supplemental written agreement
executed by both Parties.
8. 1 5 No Third Party Beneficiary
Persons not a party to this Agreement may not claim any benefit hereunder or as third
party beneficiaries hereto.
8.16 Headings
The paragraph headings are inserted herein for convenience and reference only and in
no way define, limit, or otherwise describe the scope or intent of any provisions
hereof.
8.17 Understanding and Drafting of Agreement
The parties hereto, and each of them, further represent that they have carefully read this
Agreement, have consulted with their own legal counsel, know and understand the
contents of this Agreement, and that each party hereto signs this Agreement freely,
voluntarily, and with a full understanding of its terms. This Agreement has been drafted
and negotiated by the City and College and the same shall not be construed against either
party.
8.18 Severability
Should any section or part of any section of this Agreement be rendered void, invalid,
or unenforceable by any court of law, for any reason, such a determination shall not
render void, invalid, or unenforceable any other section or any other part of any
section of this Agreement provided that the Parties continue to enjoy the intended
benefits for which they entered into this Agreement.
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OPERATIONS AGREEMENT FOR THE SHARED USE LIBRARY LOCATED
ON THE ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE — CLEARWATER CAMPUS AT 2465
DREW STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their duly authorized representatives on the date first above written.
Countersigned:
— Gt,eortencrtVao5
Camilo A. Soto
Assistant City Attorney
WITNESSES: (as to College)
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
ST. PETE SBURG COLLE E
By: r CI,c,
William D. Law, Jr.,
College President and Secret
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
Attest:
William B. Horne II
City Manager
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
Approve s to
Conte ; and Form:
Akhe-
c/ Suzw,s - L. Gardner
of Board of Trustees
General Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
Asphalt/Parking Lot/Reseal/Restripe 10yr. cycle
Asphalt Replacement 15 yr. cycle
Automatic Doors (500M cycles) 5 yr
Carpet 15 yrs
Painting interior 15 yrs
Painting exterior 10 yrs.
Electric Relamp (Interior) 3 yrs.
Electric Relamp (Exterior) 4 yrs.
Furniture Systems /Cubicles 15 yrs.
Furniture Public 8 yrs.
Landscape Plants/hardscape 10 yrs.
Millwork 15 yrs.