02/19/2026Thursday, February 19, 2026
6:00 PM
City of Clearwater
Main Library - Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
Meeting Agenda - Final
February 19, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
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1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.)
4.1 Youth Art Month Proclamation - Clearwater Arts Alliance; Beth Daniels,
President CAA Board and Betsy Adler, Creative Projects Director.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 5, 2026 City Council Meeting as submitted
in written summation by the City Clerk.
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6. Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda contains normal, routine business items that are
very likely to be approved by the City Council by a single motion. These
items are not discussed, and may all be approved as recommended on
the staff reports. Council questions on these items were answered prior to
the meeting. The Mayor will provide an opportunity for a Councilmember
or a member of the public to ask that an item be pulled from the Consent
Agenda for discussion. Items pulled will receive separate action. All
items not removed from the Consent Agenda will be approved by a
single motion of the council.
6.1 Approve a Developer Agreement with JEN Tampa 14, LLC; approve an updated
Developer Agreement template for future use; authorize the Gas System
Executive Director to approve future Developer Agreements in substantially
similar form, subject to City Attorney review; and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.2 Approve a purchase order to Rep Services, Inc., of Longwood, Florida for the
purchase and installation of playground equipment at Montclair Park located at
1821 Montclair Road in the total amount of $192,509.44 pursuant to Clearwater
Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and 2.563(1)(d),
Impractical, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.3 Approve an increase to existing purchase orders with Quality Sod and
Landscape LLC, Sunbelt Sod & Grading Co. and Tom’s Sod Service, Inc. for
citywide sod needs in the amount of $60,000.00 for Year 2 to address
additional sod requirements resulting from Hurricanes Helene and Milton,
bringing the total amount for this contract term to $360,000.00, pursuant to ITB
19-24, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.4 Authorize a purchase order to Wise Hands, LLC. of St Petersburg, FL for
citywide landscape plant material needs in the cumulative annual not-to-exceed
amount of $300,000.00, for the initial term from March 5, 2026 through March 4,
2027, with up to three, one-year renewal options pursuant to Invitation to Bid
06-26 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.5 Authorize a purchase order to Elxsi dba Cues of Orlando, FL for the purchase
of a Ford F550 diesel cab with a 16’ cargo box equipped with Cues equipment
in the amount of $514,399.74 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances
Section 2.563(1)(c) - Piggyback; declare G4858 surplus and authorize disposal
by auction or trade-in pursuant to code sections 2.623(6) and (7), whichever is
deemed to be in the City’s best interest, and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
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6.6 Authorize a funding revision and contract extension to the purchase order with
Enforcement One of Oldsmar, FL for citywide vehicle upfitting services,
increasing annual funding from the originally assumed $250,000.00 to
$950,000.00 for contract year two and $1,100,000.00 for contract year three,
for a cumulative not-to-exceed contract total of $2,300,000.00; extend the final
renewal option from April 30, 2027 to September 30, 2027 pursuant to Invitation
to Bid (ITB) No. 18-24; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.7 Authorize a purchase order with APG Electric Inc, dba APG Technology (APG)
for audio and video equipment, wireless equipment, supplies, and related
services, in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00, for the period March 1, 2026
through May 31, 2028, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section
2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or Cooperative Purchasing, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.8 Approve a funding agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Pinellas
Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to provide enhanced Jolley Trolley service
during Spring Break, March 1, 2026 through May 3, 2026, with the City
contributing an amount not to exceed $154,325.00 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.9 Approve a retainer agreement with Banker Lopez Gassler Law Firm P.A. for
Claudia Baker vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
6.10 Approve a retainer agreement with Banker Lopez Gassler Law Firm P.A. for
Bella Fayer vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
6.11 Approve a retainer agreement with Banker Lopez Gassler Law Firm P.A. for
Eve Julian vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
6.12 Approve an agreement with Bush Graziano Rice and Hearing, P.A. in Nathaniel
Brooks v. City of Clearwater and Joseph Roseto, Appeal Number 25-14524-D,
and Nathaniel Brooks v. City of Clearwater, FMCS Case #250925-09977, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.13 Request authority to initiate foreclosure actions on behalf of the City to recover
amounts owed on municipal liens imposed against certain real property.
(consent)
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
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7. Administrative Public Hearings
- Presentation of issues by City staff
- Statement of case by applicant or representative (5 min.)
- Council questions
- Comments in support or opposition (3 min. per speaker or 10 min
maximum as spokesperson for others that have waived their time)
- Council questions
- Final rebuttal by applicant or representative (5 min.)
- Council disposition
7.1 Declare as surplus for the purpose of sale to Rosemary Cooper, certain
unaddressed real property located at the southeast corner of Palm Bluff Street
and North Myrtle Avenue; approve the agreement for transfer of real property;
and authorize appropriate officials to execute same together with all other
instruments required to affect closing. (APH)
7.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential
Low (RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for 1604 Bonair Street and pass Ordinances
9875-26, 9876-26, and 9877-26 on first reading. (ANX2025-12014)
7.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential
Suburban (RS) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Density Residential
(LDR) District for 2941 Abbey Lake Road and pass Ordinances 9872-26,
9873-26, and 9874-26 on first reading. (ANX2025-12013)
7.4 Continue to March 30, 2026: Amend the Future Land Use Map to apply a new
Planned Redevelopment District (PRD) overlay to the area encompassing the
North Greenwood CRA boundary with the exception of the area comprising the
Old Bay Character District of the Downtown which is designated as Central
Business District (CBD), and any properties designated as Water,
Preservation (P), or Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) on the city's Future Land
Use Map and pass Ordinance 9861-26 on first reading. (LUP2025-11005)
7.5 Continue to March 30, 2026: Amend Clearwater 2045, the city’s
Comprehensive Plan, to establish a new Planned Redevelopment District
(PRD) Overlay future land use category, with associated bonuses, and
incorporate policies for a new North Greenwood Community Overlay District
and pass Ordinance 9860-26 on first reading. (CPA2025-10001)
7.6 Approve the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) G3G00 between the City of
Clearwater and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), for a
grant to repaint runway and taxiway markings, authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same, and adopt Resolution 26-03.
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7.7 Oppose the inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of
Florida and adopt Resolution 26-05
7.8 Reaffirm that land known as the Old City Hall site is unnecessary for public
purposes; that disposal of said land is in the best interest of the public;
authorize conveyance of the land by Special Warranty Deed pursuant to the
terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement; authorize appropriate officials to
execute said deed and other related closing documents; release any automatic
reservation and right of entry in accordance with F. S. § 270.11; provide
severability; provide for an effective date and adopt Resolution 26-06.
8. Citizens to be Heard on topics pertaining to city business but not on the agenda.
Comments shall be limited to 30 minutes total, or ten individual
speakers, whichever is greater. No speaker shall give or receive
additional time or minutes to or from another member of the audience.
9. City Manager Reports
10. City Attorney Reports
11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
13. Adjourn
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or other special recognitions.
Presentations by government
agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be
limited to ten minutes.)
In Control: Council Work Session
Agenda Number: 4.1
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Youth Art Month Proclamation - Clearwater Arts Alliance; Beth Daniels, President CAA Board
and Betsy Adler, Creative Projects Director.
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The Clearwater Arts Alliance
Presents
The 2025-2026 March is Youth Art Month
Pinellas County K-8 Student Art Exhibition
Clearwater Main Library
100 N Osceola Ave, Clearwater, FL
Opening Reception for Students, Families,
Friends, Teachers, Administrators & Guests!
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Awards Ceremony at 6:30 PM
Student Artwork on Display from
March 2 to March 27, 2026
The library is open Monday through Friday (check hours before going)
CLEARWATER
PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
ARWATER
CS° ARTSPINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
ALLIANCE
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Agenda Date: 2/19/2026 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: MinutesIn Control: City Council
Agenda Number: 5.1
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the February 5, 2026 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
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City of Clearwater
Main Library - Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, February 5, 2026
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council Draft
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Roll Call Present: 5 - Mayor Bruce Rector, Vice Mayor Lina Teixeira, Councilmember
David Allbritton, Councilmember Ryan Cotton and Councilmember
Michael Mannino Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier – City Manager, Daniel Slaughter – Assistant City Manager, Alfred Battle – Assistant City Manager, David Margolis – City Attorney, Rosemarie Call – City Clerk, and Nicole Sprague –
Deputy City Clerk.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
Unapproved
1. Call to Order – Mayor Rector
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Invocation – Major Ted Morris from The Salvation Army 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or
other special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups
providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) – Given.
4.1 National 211 Day Proclamation - Micki Thompson (CEO) and Sean Schrader (Board
Member) First Contact Organization
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the January 15, 2026 City Council meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Teixeira moved to approve the minutes of the January
15, 2026 City Council meeting as submitted in written summation
by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda – Approved as submitted, less Items 6.2, 6.3, 6.6, 6.8, 6.10, 6.12.
6.1 Approve the Fifth Amendment to Contract for Sale of City-Owned Vacant Land Draft
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between the City of Clearwater, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc., and
Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. for real property located at 1454
South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same and such requisite documents necessary to effectuate the sale. (consent)
6.2 Approve a Professional Services Agreement to the Instigo LLC dba Instigo Agency of
St. Petersburg FL for sponsorship sales services for the City of Clearwater assets in
the amount of $5,000.00 per month retainage fee plus an additional 12 percent of
gross sponsorship sales that are negotiated and secured by Instigo for an initial
one-year term with four one-year renewal options, pursuant to Request for Proposal
(RFP) 54-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) See Below.
6.3 Authorize an increase and extension to the purchase order with Sentry Event Services
of Tampa, FL, for citywide security and event services in the amount of $86,000.00 for
Year Four, increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount from $200,000.00 to
$286,000.00, and extending the contract for up to 120 calendar days, pursuant to
Request for Proposal (RFP) 06-22, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent) See Below.
6.4 Award a construction contract to TLC Diversified, Inc for the Lift Station Point Repairs
and Improvements in the annual amount of $5,000,000.00 for an initial term with
three, one-year renewal options pursuant to invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-0006-UT; and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.5 Approve a work order with McKim and Creed of Clearwater, FL, for design and
construction phase services associated with the Coachman Station Disinfection
System Update (25-0041-UT) in the not-to-exceed amount of $243,454.00 pursuant to
the continuing contract awarded under RFQ 34-23 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.6 Award construction contracts to TLC Diversified of Palmetto, FL, Murphy Pipeline
Contractors of Jacksonville, FL and Applied Drilling Engineering of Tampa, FL for the
Water, Reclaimed Water and Well Repair and Improvements project in the annual
amount of $9,000,000.00 for a one year term with the option for three one-year
renewals on a unit price basis pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-0027-UT and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) See Below.
6.7 Authorize a purchase order to Ferguson Waterworks of Tampa, FL, for the
procurement of Neptune water meter original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
replacement parts in the one-time purchase amount of $45,679.30 pursuant to Draft
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Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d), impractical to bid, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.8 Approve the Standard Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the City of Clearwater for the design and
construction of six stormwater pump stations and associated conveyance upgrades,
Phase 1 of the North Beach Stormwater Improvements Project (24-0037-EN), in the
amount of $3,000,000, providing State funding with no required match, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) See Below.
6.9 Approve a Roadway Transfer Agreement with the Town of Belleair for a certain
portion of Watkins Road pursuant to Florida Statute 335.0415(3) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.10 Approve a purchase order to Routeware, Inc of Austin, TX for solid waste and
recycling service verification, including camera systems with back-office system
integration in the not to exceed amount of $769,626.65 for a 36-month term pursuant
to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) See Below.
6.11 Appoint Chantala Davis to the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area
Citizens Advisory Committee, as the Non Profit Representative, for a term expiring
February 5, 2028. (consent)
6.12 Appoint Owen Kohler to serve as Interim City Attorney beginning February 10, 2026.
(consent)
See Below.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Items 6.2, 6.3, 6.6, 6.8, 6.10, and 6.12, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.2 Approve a Professional Services Agreement to the Instigo LLC dba Instigo Agency of
St. Petersburg FL for sponsorship sales services for the City of Clearwater assets in
the amount of $5,000.00 per month retainage fee plus an additional 12 percent of
gross sponsorship sales that are negotiated and secured by Instigo for an initial
one-year term with four one-year renewal options, pursuant to Request for Proposal
(RFP) 54-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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In an effort to increase revenue opportunities for the City and support primarily
Parks and Recreation programs, facilities, events and activities the city issued
a Request for Proposal RFP 54-25 on August 5, 2025, for Sponsorship and
Naming Rights services. Three responsive proposals were received by the
due date of September 9, 2025.
An evaluation team consisting of representatives from Finance, Arts & Cultural
Affairs, and Parks and Recreation reviewed and ranked all proposals and
recommended Instigo Agency to provide these services. A Notice of Intent to
Award was issued on October 2, 2025. Since that time, Instigo has worked with
City staff on developing an agreement that includes prospect identification,
asset identification, and a sales campaign development and execution
strategy.
Instigo will serve as the exclusive sponsorship and naming rights
representative of the City with respect to the sale of sponsorship, naming
rights, presenting sponsor, official sponsor, category partnership, pouring
rights, advertising, hospitality, and other related rights, as negotiated and
approved by City of Clearwater staff.
Included in this agreement are benchmarks that Instigo has agreed to in order
to track and measure success. Instigo and the City have already been working
closely in preparation for this agreement to maximize efficiency and
effectiveness. Several City assets and major events have already been
identified and Instigo and staff are ready to implement this agreement.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will establish special program M2602,
Sponsorship and Naming Rights Services, to account for the revenues and
expenses of this contract.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In approving this agreement, the City will support following City of Clearwater
Strategic Plan Objectives:
• 1.5: Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous
improvement and successfully serves all our customers;
• 2.1: Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain
diversified business sectors.;
• 2.2: Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship,
inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly enterprises, and
encourages high-quality job growth;
• 2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment,
cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events; and
• 3.3: Promote marketing and outreach strategies that encourage
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public trust.
One individual spoke in opposition. Councilmember Mannino moved to approve a Professional Services Agreement to the Instigo LLC dba Instigo Agency of St. Petersburg FL
for sponsorship sales services for the City of Clearwater assets in the amount of $5,000.00 per month retainage fee plus an additional 12 percent of gross sponsorship sales that are negotiated and secured by Instigo for an initial one-year term with four one-year renewal options, pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP) 54-25 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.3 Authorize an increase and extension to the purchase order with Sentry Event Services
of Tampa, FL, for citywide security and event services in the amount of $86,000.00 for
Year Four, increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount from $200,000.00 to
$286,000.00, and extending the contract for up to 120 calendar days, pursuant to
Request for Proposal (RFP) 06-22, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same.
On February 17, 2022, City Council approved a purchase order with Sentry
Event Services, Inc. in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00, with
three one-year renewal options, pursuant to RFP 06-22 for Security Services.
Under the current contract, Sentry provides security services for the Municipal
Services Building (MSB), City Hall, City Council meetings, garage patrol, and
Athletic and Special Event activities.
The City has issued RFP 01-26 to establish a new security services contract;
however, the evaluation and contract negotiation process will not be completed
prior to the expiration of the current contract. In the interim, the Athletics and
Special Events divisions have several upcoming events, including NFCA and
ESPN-related events, that require continued security services.
Approval of this item will authorize an extension of up to 120-days of the
existing contract, through May 31, 2026, or until a new contract is awarded,
whichever occurs first, and will ensure there is no lapse in security coverage
while the new procurement process is completed.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds have been budgeted in Building and Maintenance contractual services
cost code for the Municipal Services Building and Main Library which includes
Work Sessions, Council Meetings, and designated advisory board meetings.
Security services for special events will be charged to Parks & Recreation Draft
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Special Events Programs which are funded by special events revenues.
Security services for parking will be charged to Engineering’s Parking Fund
which is funded by parking revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Approval of the purchase order supports several Strategic Plan Objectives,
including:
• 1.1: Provide evidence-based measurement tools to continually guide
municipal performance and promote accountable governance.
• 1.3: Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and
amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of
service.
• 1.4: Foster safe and healthy communities in Clearwater through
first-class public safety and emergency response services.
• 2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment,
cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Cotton moved to Authorize an increase and
extension to the purchase order with Sentry Event Services
of Tampa, FL, for citywide security and event services in the amount
of $86,000.00 for Year Four, increasing the annual not-to-exceed
amount from $200,000.00 to $286,000.00, and extending the contract
for up to 120 calendar days, pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP)
06-22, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.6 Award construction contracts to TLC Diversified of Palmetto, FL, Murphy Pipeline
Contractors of Jacksonville, FL and Applied Drilling Engineering of Tampa, FL for the
Water, Reclaimed Water and Well Repair and Improvements project in the annual
amount of $9,000,000.00 for a one year term with the option for three one-year
renewals on a unit price basis pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-0027-UT and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. This request seeks to establish a multi-year, unit-price contract for as-needed
infrastructure improvements, specifically targeting water, reclaimed water, and
well systems, along with associated asphalt and concrete repairs. This contract
is a replacement of the contract from 21-0025-UT, which similarly established a
multi-year contract for as needed services in water and reclaimed water
infrastructure improvements. That contract expired on December 31, 2025 and Draft
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a new contract has been initiated to continue this work.
Following the ITB 25-0027-UT process, CHA Consulting, Inc. recommended
awarding the lowest responsible bidders based on unit prices for five distinct
groups as follows:
TLC Diversified is recommended to perform in Group A - Water and Reclaimed
Water Point Repair for an amount not to exceed $3,750,000.00 per one year
term.
Murphy Pipeline Contractors is recommended to perform in Group B - Water
and Reclaimed Water Trenchless Pipe Installation for an amount not to exceed
$3,750,000.00 per one year term. It was determined that TLC Diversified did
not meet the qualifications for this group therefore is considered
non-responsive for Group B.
TLC Diversified is recommended to perform in Group C - Asphalt Milling and
Resurfacing for an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 per one year term.
TLC Diversified is recommended to perform in Group D - Concrete Aprons,
Sidewalk and Curb for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 per one year
term.
Applied Drilling Engineering is recommended to perform in Group E - Well
Maintenance for an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 per one year term.
The City of Clearwater will direct the contractors to those high priority areas as
established in the Public Utilities Department Capital Improvement Plan, Water
Master Plan and Reclaimed Water Master Plan.
Construction duration is anticipated to be one year for each group with the
option for three one-year renewals.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-546900-96721 $6,800,000.00
3277327-546900-96784 $1,700,000.00
Public Utilities-operating supplies $500,000.00
Funding for these contracts are available in capital improvement projects
97621, Water System R&R Maintenance, and 96784, Reclaimed Water
Distribution System R&R; and in various Public Utilities operating cost centers
cost code 550400, operating supplies and materials. Future funding will be
requested as part of the annual budget process.
The operations of the Public Utilities Department, and capital projects which
support, are funded by revenue from the Water & Sewer Utility Enterprise
Fund.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In furtherance of the Council’s Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing
Government by maintaining public infrastructure through systematic
management efforts, award of a Construction Contract is requested. The
project also aligns with the City’s Strategic goals of Environmental
Stewardship.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Vice Mayor Teixeira moved to award construction contracts to TLC
Diversified of Palmetto, FL, Murphy Pipeline Contractors of
Jacksonville, FL and Applied Drilling Engineering of Tampa, FL for
the Water, Reclaimed Water and Well Repair and Improvements
project in the annual amount of $9,000,000.00 for a one year term
with the option for three one-year renewals on a unit price basis
pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-0027-UT and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.8 Approve the Standard Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the City of Clearwater for the design and
construction of six stormwater pump stations and associated conveyance upgrades,
Phase 1 of the North Beach Stormwater Improvements Project (24-0037-EN), in the
amount of $3,000,000, providing State funding with no required match, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. The North Beach Stormwater Improvement Project is a multi-phase effort to
improve performance of stormwater infrastructure, reduce tidal flooding, and
reduce disruption events in the North Beach neighborhood of Clearwater. The
State of Florida Legislature appropriated $3,000,000 to the City of Clearwater
to cover a portion of the cost for design and construction of approximately six
stormwater pump stations and associated conveyance improvements in North
Beach.
The appropriations will be dispersed to the City through the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection (FDEP) via a Standard Grant Agreement L0168,
which provides State reimbursement up to $3,000,000 for eligible project costs.
No local match is required under this agreement.
The Agreement term begins July 1, 2025, and expires April 30, 2029, allowing
for design, permitting, bidding, and phased construction activities. $500,000 of
the award is earmarked as reimbursable for preconstruction activities and
$2,500,000 reimbursable for construction costs under the agreement. Draft
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In June of 2024, RFQ 50-24 was issued seeking an engineering firm to design
a stormwater management system for the North Beach community. The RFQ
selection committee, consisting of five representatives from the Public Works
Department, reviewed three submitted qualifications. The committee selected
Chen Moore and Associates to provide professional engineering services
based on the team’s relevant experience designing and permitting projects of
similar complexity in low-lying coastal communities.
On July 10, 2025, Council approved the initial Work Order to Chen Moore and
Associates in the amount of $891,127.05 to design and permit the first phase
of permanent pump stations as well as further study the remaining drainage
basins. Services include design, permitting, plans production, bidding
assistance and post-design services as well as development of an initial
funding strategy for this phase and future works pursuant of RFQ 50-24 and
services needed to comply with grants. Project improvements funded by this
Agreement will advance Clearwater’s long-term coastal resilience strategy,
mitigate repetitive loss flooding conditions, reduce disruption events due to
flooding in the North Beach neighborhood and provide water quality treatment
to waters discharging into Clearwater Harbor and the neighboring waters
surrounding Caladesi Island.
On October 10, 2025, RFP 03-26 was issued seeking a Construction Manager
at Risk for the North Beach Stormwater Improvement Project. The RFQ
selection committee, consisting of five representatives from the Public Works
Department, reviewed four submitted qualifications and on December 1, 2025,
issued the Intent to Award to Kiewit Corporation. Negotiations with Kiewit are
underway and the City anticipates initiating Phase 1’s construction activities in
the coming months with construction activities completed prior to the
Agreement expiration date. Public Works will bring the Kiewit contract and
Pump Station GMP to Council for approval by mid-year 2026.
Quarterly reports will be provided to FDPE throughout the term of the
agreement. The agreement includes a provision that the City indemnify the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Nothing in the agreement is
deemed a waiver of the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENST240001-DSGN-PROSVC Funds are available in capital improvement
project ENST240001, North Beach Pump Station, to fund this contract.
This is funded by Stormwater Revenue.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands,
environmental resources, and historical features through systematic Draft
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management efforts.1.3 Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities
and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of service.
1.4 Foster safe and healthy communities in Clearwater through first-class
public safety and emergency response services. 1.5 Embrace a culture of
innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all our
customers. 3.1 Support Neighborhood identity through services and programs
that empower community pride and belonging. 3.2 Preserve community
livability through responsible development standards, proactive code
compliance, and targeted revitalization. 3.3 Promote marketing and outreach
strategies that encourage stakeholder engagement, enhance community
education and build public trust. 4.1 Support proactive climate resiliency
strategies based in science to protect natural and built environments from
impacts associated with sea level rise. 4.2 Adopt renewable resource usage
and waste reduction practices to ensure a vibrant City for current and future
generations.
One individual spoke in opposition and suggested issuing a special
assessment to North Beach residents.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve the Standard Grant
Agreement between the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the City of Clearwater for the
design and construction of six stormwater pump stations and
associated conveyance upgrades, Phase 1 of the North Beach
Stormwater Improvements Project (24-0037-EN), in the amount of
$3,000,000, providing State funding with no required match, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.10 Approve a purchase order to Routeware, Inc of Austin, TX for solid waste and
recycling service verification, including camera systems with back-office system
integration in the not to exceed amount of $769,626.65 for a 36-month term pursuant
to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize
appropriate officials to execute same.
The Solid Waste and Recycling Department requests approval to implement
the Routeware SmartCity technology platform to modernize collection
operations. The SmartCity system integrates onboard cameras and driver
tablets with real-time back-office portal, providing enhanced route oversight,
service verification, and more efficient response to customer service issues.
Key system features include turn-by-turn navigation, digital pre-trip and
post-trip documentation, breadcrumb trail tracking, and live 360-degree
camera views. Draft
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Implementation of the SmartCity platform is expected to generate operational
efficiencies and cost savings through optimized routing, improved equipment
utilization, reduced redeployment, and avoidance of potential liability costs.
Approval of this item will allow the Department to coordinate system
implementation with the vendor, including equipment installation, and staff
training.
The SmartCity software will be deployed across 53 Solid Waste vehicles, as
follows:
• Automated Side Loader (ASL): 19 vehicles with 5 cameras per vehicle
(95 cameras total)
• Front End Loader (FEL): 16 vehicles with 4 cameras per vehicle (80
cameras total)
• Rear End Loader (REL): 13 vehicles with 2 cameras per vehicle (26
cameras total)
• JAWS/Grapple: 5 vehicles with 1 camera per vehicle (5 cameras total)
• Total: 53 vehicles equipped and 206 cameras.
The Routeware SmartCity contract will be for a 36-month term and includes:
• $147,645.00 - One-time costs for hardware, installation and training
• $23,251.25 - Travel and Expenses (T&E) not to exceed for
implementation
• $199,576.80 - Annual recurring subscriptions costs ($598,730.40 total
over the 36-month term.
Authorization is requested to piggyback Houston-Galveston Area Council GAC
Cooperative Contract FL10-24 (Fleet Services Equipment), valid through April
30, 2029.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will establish capital project 324-C2603,
Routeware Implementation, and transfer $400,000 of Solid Waste revenues
from project 324-C2302, Rebuild SW Admin Complex, to provide funding for all
costs related implementation including the first year’s annual subscription.
Funding of the subscription costs in future years (years 2 and 3) will be
requested as part of the annual operating budget of the Solid Waste
Department.
The operations of and capital projects which support the Solid Waste
Department are funded by revenues from the Solid Waste and Recycling
Enterprise Fund.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item falls under objectives 1.1 (Provide evidence-based measurement
tools to continually guide municipal performance and promote accountable
governance.) and objective 1.3 (Adopt responsive levels of service for public
facilities and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of
service) under High Performing Government and objective 4.2 (Adopt
renewable resource usage and waste reduction practices to ensure a vibrant
City for current and future generations.) under Environmental Stewardship.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve a purchase order to
Routeware, Inc of Austin, TX for solid waste and recycling service
verification, including camera systems with back-office system
integration in the not to exceed amount of $769,626.65 for a
36-month term pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section
2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6.12 Appoint Owen Kohler to serve as Interim City Attorney beginning February 10, 2026.
On December 12, 2025, City Attorney David Margolis notified the City Council
that he intends to resign. Mr. Margolis intends to continue serving as City
Attorney through February 9, 2026. On January 5, 2026, the City Council
accepted Mr. Margolis' resignation and expressed support for the formal
appointment of an Interim City Attorney. Lead Assistant City Attorney Owen
Kohler has been identified for that role and is willing to serve. Mr. Margolis has
drafted an addendum to Mr. Kohler's existing employment agreement for
Council's consideration.
If this addendum is approved by a supermajority of the City Council, Mr. Kohler
will begin serving as Interim City Attorney on February 10, 2026. His
appointment will expire on August 7, 2026, or upon appointment of a
permanent City Attorney, whichever occurs first. Other terms and conditions,
including salary and possible future scenarios, are also discussed in the
attached agreement.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Cotton moved to appoint Owen Kohler to serve as
Interim City Attorney beginning February 10, 2026. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously. Draft
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Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM 7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Amend Council Rule 6 to temporarily restore public comment regarding matters not on
the agenda and adopt Resolution 26-02.
At the January 12 work session, the City Council directed the City Attorney to
update Council Rules. Resolution 26-02 revises Council Rule 6 to restore the
portion of the meeting allowing citizens to speak at Council meetings regarding
items not on the agenda. Council further requested the following rules relating
exclusively to this portion of the meeting:
• This portion of the meeting will occur near the end of the meeting.
• The time period for citizens to comment on non-agenda items will be 30
minutes.
• No time-sharing among or between individual speakers or groups will
be allowed.
The City Council agreed that this protocol will remain in effect for three months.
After conferring with the City Clerk, the City Attorney drafted the Resolution
26-02. It is presented for council discussion and consideration.
Two individuals spoke in support.
Resolution 26-02 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cotton moved to amend Council Rule 6 to
temporarily restore public comment regarding matters not on the
agenda and adopt Resolution 26-02. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9866-26 on second reading, annexing certain unaddressed real
property in Clearwater, Florida 33759, together with abutting S. McMullen Booth Road
right-of-way into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of
the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9866-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9866-26 on
second reading, annexing certain unaddressed real property in Draft
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Clearwater, Florida 33759, together with abutting S. McMullen
Booth Road right-of-way into the corporate limits of the city and
redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 9867-26 on second reading, amending the future land use element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain
unaddressed real property in Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City
of Clearwater, as Residential Medium (RM).
Ordinance 9867-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cotton moved to adopt Ordinance 9867-26 on
second reading, amending the future land use element of the
Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for
certain unaddressed real property in Clearwater, Florida 33759,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Medium
(RM). The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 9868-26 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain unaddressed real property in Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Medium Density Residential (MDR).
Ordinance 9868-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Mannino moved to adopt Ordinance 9868-26 on
second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning
certain unaddressed real property in Clearwater, Florida 33759,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Medium Density
Residential (MDR). The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 9869-26 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 2265 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into
the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include Draft
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said addition.
Ordinance 9869-26 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9869-26 on second
reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address
is 2265 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into
the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of
the city to include said addition. The motion was duly seconded
and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8.5 Adopt Ordinance 9870-26 on second reading, amending the future land use element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real
property whose post office address is 2265 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater,
Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Suburban
(RS).
Ordinance 9870-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9870-26 on
second reading, amending the future land use element of the
Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for
certain real property whose post office address is 2265 N.
McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation
into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Suburban (RS). The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8.6 Adopt Ordinance 9871-26 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2265 N. McMullen Booth
Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Density Residential (LDR).
Ordinance 9871-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Mannino moved to adopt Ordinance 9871-26 on
second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning
certain real property whose post office address is 2265 N.
McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation
into the City of Clearwater, as Low Density Residential (LDR). The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Draft
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Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
9. City Manager Reports
The City Manager thanked the Innovation Team and Bloomberg Harvard for
their efforts in facilitating an interactive session focusing on customer
service. She said Bloomberg Harvard will be hosting Council's strategic planning session next week.
10. City Attorney Reports
The City Attorney thanked the Mayor and Council for their support
during his service.
The City Council thanked Mr. Margolis for his service and wished him
the best of luck on his next endeavor.
11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Vice Mayor Teixeira reviewed recent events and said she enjoyed the
innovation session, which was very engaging. 12. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Rector reviewed recent and upcoming events. 13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor City of Clearwater
Attest
City Clerk Draft
Cover Memo
City of Clearwater Main Library - Council
Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
File Number: ID#26-0127
Agenda Date: 2/19/2026 Status: Consent AgendaVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Gas System
Agenda Number: 6.1
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Developer Agreement with JEN Tampa 14, LLC; approve an updated Developer Agreement
template for future use; authorize the Gas System Executive Director to approve future Developer
Agreements in substantially similar form, subject to City Attorney review; and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
CGS Energy requests approval of an amended Developer Agreement with JEN Tampa 14, LLC, along with
approval of an updated Developer Agreement template for use in future residential developments.
The Developer Agreement is the primary contractual tool used by CGS Energy to secure natural gas
commitments within new residential subdivisions. It establishes developer requirements for gas adoption
while formalizing CGS Energy’s obligation to design, construct, and provide the necessary natural gas
infrastructure and utility services.
The proposed updated template makes some operational/procedural corrections and includes three
substantive changes:
1.Business Name Update: Update of the utility’s name from Clearwater Gas System to CGS Energy to
reflect the approved rebranding.
2.Legal Remedies Clarification: Revised Remedies and Limitations provision (Section 11) that limits both
parties on the recovery of incidental or punitive damages.
3.Updated insurance language and coverage amounts to align with Risk Department’s 2026
requirements.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are budgeted and available in 4232077-543211, Builder Reimbursements, and project 96386,
Expanded Energy Conservation, to fund this agreement. The operations of CGS Energy and all projects
which support it are funded by revenues from the Gas Utility Enterprise Fund.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item aligns with Objective 1.5 of the Strategic plan by embracing a culture of innovation that drives
continuous improvement and successfully serves all our customer as well as Objective 2.1 by
strengthening public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain diversified business sectors.
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CITY OF CLEARWATER/CGS ENERGY
DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SERVICE
This Agreement is entered into this day of February, 2026 between the City of Clearwater,
Florida, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida,
d/b/a CGS Energy, hereinafter called "CGS" and JEN Tampa 14, LLC a Florida Limited
Liability company, hereinafter called the "DEVELOPER".
RECITALS
A. DEVELOPER is developing land for sale and plans to include, among other
things, approximately one-hundred and thirty-nine (139) platted lots for single family homes (the
“Project”) to be known as Soleta at Starkey Ranch located in Pasco County, Florida, as more
particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein, and as will be
recorded in the Official Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Pasco County, Florida.
B. DEVELOPER, for itself and on behalf of the future owners of residences in the
Project, desires to have natural gas service available within the Project.
C. CGS desires to install a natural gas distribution system within the Project, at its
expense, upon completion of and final approval of CGS’S feasibility report and DEVELOPER
has agreed to engage CGS to install such a system within the Project, pursuant to the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, and for
other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, CGS and DEVELOPER hereby agree as follows.
1. Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated in
and form a part of this Agreement.
2. Gas Distribution System.
2.1 Installation of Gas Distribution System. CGS agrees to design and
install a natural gas distribution system within the Project, including all necessary distribution
lines, meters and ancillary facilities (collectively, the "System") necessary to provide natural gas
service up to the meter of each residence constructed during the term of this Agreement as a Gas
Compliant Residence in conformity with Section 3. The design of the System shall be subject to
DEVELOPER’s review and approval prior to CGS’s commencement of construction thereof,
for purposes of integration of the System into the Project. CGS shall control design of the System
for gas operations purposes. The System does not include any facilities past the meter and CGS
has no obligation to install or maintain such "behind the meter" facilities. DEVELOPER and
CGS agree to reasonably cooperate with respect to the design and construction of the Project
infrastructure, including without limitation, the System. Such cooperation shall include, without
limitation, providing responses to requests for information required for development permits,
plat approvals, and similar authorizations within fourteen (14) days of either parties’ receipt of
a request for any such information from the other party. The parties agree to use all commercially
reasonable efforts to cause the System to be designed and constructed in coordination with the
other Project infrastructure, so that (i) commencement of construction of the System can
commence in concert with the commencement of construction of the other Project infrastructure;
and (ii) each phase of System can be completed simultaneous with completion of the other
infrastructure located within the same phase of the Project.
2.2 Preparation for Installation and Easements. DEVELOPER
represents that it owns and has legal title to the real property on which the Project will be
constructed and has the authority to develop the Project and to enter into this Agreement.
DEVELOPER shall provide or cause to be provided to CGS, and its employees, agents and
subcontractors, adequate physical and legal access including recorded, assignable non-exclusive
easements and/or rights of way to all reasonably necessary areas of the Project in substantially
the form attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B”, and/or by recorded, platted
easements, all as reasonably necessary for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair and
replacement of the System. With respect to such easements, DEVELOPER shall secure the
consent and joinder of all necessary parties.
DEVELOPER reserves the right to relocate any easement made available hereunder if
necessary for the development of the Project, provided that construction of the portion of the
System subject to any such relocated easement has not yet been commenced, and suitable
easements and access for the System to all portions of the Project are maintained and provided.
In the event that DEVELOPER desires to modify any easement relating to any portion of the
System after installation, then DEVELOPER must obtain CGS’S advance written consent to any
easement modification, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, and DEVELOPER shall
reimburse CGS for design, materials, construction and other costs associated with any relocation
of the System and shall provide reasonably acceptable substitute easements.
2.3 Installation Schedule. CGS agrees to cooperate with DEVELOPER with
respect to the construction of the System and to use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize
interference with DEVELOPER’S construction of the Project. If so requested, CGS shall furnish
System plans, excepting any proprietary information, to DEVELOPER. DEVELOPER agrees
to establish and reasonably manage a Project construction schedule that provides CGS with
reasonably sufficient time and access to construct the System within the Project.
2.4 Ownership of Gas Distribution System. The components of the System
located on the supply side of each gas meter (and including each such meter) shall remain the
exclusive property of CGS at all times during and following the expiration or earlier termination
of this Agreement. CGS’S operation of the System is not governed by the terms of this
Agreement; rather, CGS shall operate the System in accordance with the City of Clearwater’s
Code of Ordinances, City policy and the requirements of applicable regulations and law. In the
event the Project is not completed and/or the gas facilities and service are for any reason
abandoned by DEVELOPER or its successors, and the System, or any part thereof, is no longer
required to serve the Project, CGS may at its election remove readily removable, non-essential
components of the System, purge and cap any components to be left in place, and restore any
disrupted surface areas of the Project.
3. Gas Appliance Requirements. In recognition of the substantial investment made
by CGS in constructing the System, DEVELOPER agrees that eighty percent (80%) of the
homes in the Project will be built with a gas water heater or gas home heating system, and a
secondary gas appliance (“Gas Compliant Residences”). In consideration of DEVELOPER
constructing the Gas Compliant Residences, DEVELOPER will be entitled to an Energy
Conservation Allowance as defined and provided for in paragraph 4. DEVELOPER agrees that
each "MODEL" residence in the Project will be a Gas Compliant Residence. These appliances
must be connected or have the necessary gas piping to connect to the appliance at the time the
Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Further, DEVELOPER agrees to make a reasonable effort to
utilize natural gas and natural gas appliances and equipment in common areas of the Project
such as community club houses, community fitness centers, community pools, street lamps,
community laundries and central water heating systems. Additionally, DEVELOPER agrees to
make a reasonable effort to require natural gas for any commercial portions of the Project where
economically feasible and as applicable.
4. Energy Conservation Allowance. DEVELOPER may be entitled to Energy
Conservation Allowance payments for each home constructed in the Project that meets the
requirements of CGS Energy Conservation Allowance Program (the “Program”), as may be
amended from time to time by the Clearwater City Council. A summary of the allowance
payments presently allowed under the Program is attached hereto as Exhibit “C”. In the event
the Clearwater City Council rules or otherwise determines that the energy conservation
allowance payments referenced above, or any portion thereof, may not be recovered by CGS
through the Energy Conservation Adjustment, or that the entitlements under the Program shall
be changed, then CGS’S obligation to thereafter make said allowance payments will be bound
by such City Council directive and, as such, said allowance payments shall be adjusted to
conform to such Council directive or terminate, as applicable, upon completion of construction
of any homes then under construction in the Project (which homes shall remain eligible for
allowance payments without such adjustment). During the term of this Agreement, CGS shall
have the right to inspect any residence for which a claim for an allowance has been made, at
reasonable times and upon notice to DEVELOPER and the applicable landowner. DEVELOPER
shall be entitled to the Energy Conservation Allowance upon verification that the requirements
of each Gas Compliant Residence have been met and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued
for that Residence.
5. Insurance Requirements for City/CGS: The City/CGS shall, at its own cost and
expense, acquire and maintain during the term with the Developer, through self-insurance,
insurance, and/or excess insurance, sufficient insurance to adequately protect the respective
interest of the parties. Purchased insurance coverage shall be obtained with a carrier having an
AM Best Rating of A-VII or better.
Specifically the City/CGS must 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:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage, including products/completed
operations, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) per occurrence and
$2,000,000 (two million dollars) general aggregate.
b. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance coverage, including property damage
liability and bodily injury liability, for any owned, non-owned, hired or borrowed automobile
is required in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) combined single
limit.
c. 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 $1,000,000 (one million dollars) each employee each
accident, $1,000,000 (one million dollars) each employee by disease and $1,000,000 (one
million 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 and volunteers, if any.
The above insurance limits may be achieved by a combination of primary and umbrella/excess
liability policies.
Other Insurance Provisions for City/CGS:
Prior to the execution of this Agreement/Contract, and then annually upon the anniversary
date(s) of the insurance policy’s renewal date(s) for as long as this Agreement/Contract
remains in effect, the City/CGS will furnish the Developer with a Letter of Self-Insurance
(SIGNED by the Risk Manager), Developer acknowleges that Developer will not be
named as an “Additional Insured” on any of City/CGS coverages.
JEN Tampa 14, LLC
1316 Swann Avenue,
Tampa Florida 33606
a. City/CGS shall provide thirty (30) days written notice of any cancellation, non-renewal,
termination, material change or reduction in coverage.
b. City/CGS’s insurance as outlined above shall be primary and non-contributory coverage for
City/CGS’s negligence.
c. Developer agrees that nothing contained herein shall be construed as a waiver of any
sovereign immunity from, or limitation of, liability the City/CGS may be entitled to under
the doctrine of sovereign immunity, or §768.28, Florida Statutes. Furthermore, this provision
is not intended to nor shall it be interpreted as limiting or in any way affecting any defenses
the City/CGS may have under §768.28, Florida Statutes or as consent to be sued by third
parties.
d. City/CGS reserves the right to appoint legal counsel to provide for City/CGS’s defense of
any and all claims that may arise related to this Agreement, work performed under this
Agreement, or to city/CGS’s design, equipment, or service. City/CGS agrees that the
Developer shall not be liable to reimburse City/CGS for any legal fees or costs as a result of
City/CGS providing its defense as contemplated herein.
Developer’s failure to request evidence of this insurance shall not be construed by the
City/CGS as a waiver of City/CGS’s obligation to provide the insurance coverage specified.
6. Insurance Requirements for Developer: The Developer shall, at its own cost and expense,
acquire and maintain (and cause any subcontractors, representatives, or agents to acquire and
maintain) during the term with the City, sufficient insurance to adequately protect the respective
interest of the parties. Coverage shall be obtained with a carrier having an AM Best Rating of
A-VII or better. In addition, the City has the right to review the Developer’s deductible or self-
insured retention and to require that it be reduced or eliminated
Specifically, the Developer must 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:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage, including but not limited to, bodily injury,
personal injury, death, property damage, advertising liability, premises operations,
products/completed operations, severability of interest, and contractual liability in the minimum
amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) per occurrence and $2,000,000 (two million dollars)
general aggregate.
b. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance coverage for any owned, non-owned, hired or
borrowed automobile for in state travel is required in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one
million dollars) combined single limit.
c. Unless waived by the State of Florida and proof of waiver is provided to the City, Worker's
Compensation (WC) & Employer's Liability Insurance coverage for all employees engaged
under the Agreement, Worker’s Compensation as required by Florida law and Employer’s Liability
with minimum limits of
(a) $500,000 bodily injury each employee and each accident, $500,000 bodily injury by disease
each employee, and $500,000 bodily injury by disease policy limit for quotes or agreements
valued at $50,000 and under or
(b) $1million bodily injury each employee and each accident, $1million bodily injury by disease
each employee, and $1million bodily injury by disease policy limit for formal solicitation and
agreements exceeding $50,000.
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, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers, if any.
WAIVER OF SUBROGATION – With regard to any policy of insurance that would pay third
party losses, Developer hereby grants the City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any
insurer of the Developer may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under
such insurance for liability and workers compensation coverages. Developer agrees to obtain any
endorsement that may be necessary to affect such waiver, but this provision shall apply to such
policies regardless of whether the city has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement
from each insurer.
The above insurance limits may be achieved by a combination of primary and umbrella/excess
liability policies.
Other Insurance Provisions for Developer:
a. 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,
the Developer will furnish the City with a Certificate of Insurance(s) (using appropriate
ACORD certificate, SIGNED by the Issuer, and with applicable endorsements)
evidencing all of the coverage set forth above and naming the City as an “Additional
Insured” with respect to general and auto liability coverages.
b. In addition, when requested in writing from the City, Developer will provide the City
with certified copies of all applicable policies. The address where such certificates and
certified policies shall be sent or delivered is as follows:
City of Clearwater
Attn: CGS Energy
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
c. Developer shall provide thirty (30) days written notice of any cancellation, non-renewal,
termination, material change or reduction in coverage.
d. Developer’s insurance as outlined above shall be primary and non-contributory coverage
for Developer’s negligence.
e. Developer reserves the right to appoint legal counsel to provide for the Developer’s
defense, for any and all claims that may arise related to Agreement, work performed
under this Agreement, or to Developer’s equipment, or service. Developer agrees that
the City shall not be liable to reimburse Developer for any legal fees or costs as a result
of Developer providing its defense as contemplated herein.
The stipulated limits of coverage above shall not be construed as a limitation of any potential
liability to the City, and failure to request evidence of this insurance shall not be construed
as a waiver of Developer’s obligation to provide the insurance coverage specified.
INDEMNIFICATION/LIABILITY:
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Developer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold
the City, its officers, agents, and employees, harmless from and against any and all
liabilities, demands, claims, suits, losses, damages, causes of action, fines or judgments,
including costs, attorneys’, witnesses’, and expert witnesses’ fees, and expenses incident
thereto, relating to, arising out of, or resulting from: (i) the services provided by
Developer personnel under this Agreement; (ii) any negligent acts, errors, mistakes or
omissions by Developer or Developer personnel; and (iii) Developer or Developer
personnel’s failure to comply with or fulfill the obligations established by this
Agreement.
b. Developer will update the City during the course of the litigation to timely notify the
City of any issues that may involve the independent negligence of the City that is not
covered by this indemnification.
c. The City assumes no liability for actions of Developer and will not indemnify or hold
Developer or any third party harmless for claims based on this Agreement or use of
Developer-provided supplies or services.
7. Force Majeure. Neither CGS nor DEVELOPER shall be liable to the other for
any failure to perform pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the extent such
performance is prevented by an event of Force Majeure. The term “Force Majeure” shall mean
causes not within the control of the party whose performance is affected, including without
limitation, Acts of God, strikes, lockouts, acts of the public enemy, wars, insurrection, riots,
epidemics, landslides, sinkholes, lightning, earthquakes, fires, storms, flood, washouts,
explosions, breakage or non-foreseeable accidents to machinery or pipe lines, and which in each
of the above cases, such party is unable to prevent or overcome by the exercise of due diligence
utilizing commercially reasonable efforts, procedures and processes. The party whose
performance is excused by an event of Force Majeure shall promptly notify the other party of
such occurrence and its estimated duration, shall promptly remedy such event of Force Majeure,
if and to the extent reasonably possible, and thereafter resume such performance as soon as
possible.
8. Notices. Any and all notices sent pursuant to this Agreement shall be sent by
either electronic mail, telecopy transmission (with receipt confirmation), U.S. mail, postage
prepaid, return requested, or by receipted overnight national delivery service (e.g., Federal
Express), and shall, if not sooner received, be deemed received three (3) business days after
deposit in the United States Mail, or one business day after telecopy transmission or receipt by
any national delivery service. All notices shall be addressed to each party at the address listed
below unless and until such time as a party notifies the other in accordance with this Section of
a change in address:
“CGS”
Director
777 Maple St
Clearwater, FL 33755
“DEVELOPER”
JEN Tampa 14, LLC
1316 Swann Avenue,
Tampa Florida 33606
9. Duration. The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence upon the
Effective Date and continue until the issuance of certificates of occupancy for the residences
constructed upon all of the platted residential lots located within the Project. Notwithstanding
any expiration or other termination of this Agreement, CGS shall remain obligated to make
energy construction allowance payments, having properly accrued, to DEVELOPER as
provided in Section 4 hereof.
10. Failure to Meet the Minimum. DEVELOPER acknowledges that CGS is making
a substantial investment in installing the System as provided in this Agreement. In the event
DEVELOPER fails to construct at least eighty percent (80%) of the residences (residences) of
the Project as Gas Compliant Residences, CGS will suffer substantial damages that will be
difficult to ascertain. DEVELOPER therefore agrees to pay to CGS liquidated damages as set
forth below to partially compensate CGS for DEVELOPER'S failure to meet its obligation
hereunder. Accordingly, if the DEVELOPER fails to complete the minimum percentage of the
Gas Compliant Residences during the Term of this Agreement; then, DEVELOPER shall pay to
CGS liquidated damages in the amount of three-thousand five-hundred and thirty-two dollars
($3,532.00) for each residence below the minimum eighty percent (80%) requirement.
11. Remedies and Limitations. In the event of a breach of this Agreement, the non-
breaching party shall, except to the extent expressly limited by the terms of this Agreement, have
all rights and remedies available at law and at equity against the breaching party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither party shall be entitled to recover against the other
consequential, incidental or punitive damages.
12. Assignment. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and
their respective successors and permitted assigns. Any assignment of this Agreement by either
party shall require the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
13. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules,
orders, permits, and regulations of any federal, state, or local governmental authority having
jurisdiction over the parties, their facilities, or the transactions contemplated. This Agreement
shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. In the
event of litigation between the parties hereto arising out of or in connection with this Agreement,
each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding and agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all prior negotiations,
understandings or agreements. Except as provided above, this Agreement shall be binding upon,
and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns.
This Agreement may be amended, modified or extended only by a written instrument signed by
both parties. No failure to exercise, delay in exercising, or single or partial exercise of any right,
power or remedy by either party shall constitute a waiver of, or shall preclude any other or
further exercise of, the same or any other right, power or remedy. Whenever possible, each
provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid
under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any
party hereto or circumstance is prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, that provision shall
be effective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the
remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement or the application of
the same. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and all the
counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one (1) and the same instrument. The
captions, headings, titles, and subtitles herein are inserted for convenience of reference only and
are to be ignored in any construction of the provisions of this Agreement. Any exhibit attached
to this Agreement is incorporated by reference herein. Nothing contained herein shall be
construed as a joint venture, partnership or any other similar relationship between CGS and
DEVELOPER. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any rights, benefits or
interests in a person or group that is not a party to this Agreement.
[Signatures begin on following page]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this DEVELOPER Agreement
(Natural Gas) to be signed by their respective duly authorized officers as of the date first
above written.
Countersigned: CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
___________________________ By: _____________________________
Bruce Rector Jennifer Poirrier
Mayor City Manager
Approved as to form: Attest:
___________________________ _________________________________
David Margolis Rosemarie Call
City Attorney City Clerk
Agreed to and accepted by:
JEN Tampa 14, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability company
By:
Name Printed:
Title:
EXHIBIT A
THAT PORTION OF BLUEBERRY FARM PCL LYING IN SECS 19 & 30 DESC AS COM AT NW COR
OF SEC 29 TH ALG WLY BDY OF SEC 29 S00DEG 11'05"W 528.99 FT FOR POB TH S74DEG 00'00"E
436.20 FT TO EAST BDY OF WEST 420.00 FT OF NORTH 1/2 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 29 TH S00DEG
12'20"W 680.0 FT TO SE COR OF SAID WEST 420.00 FT OF NORTH 1/2 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 29 TH
N89DEG 08'07"W 419.47 FT TO SW COR THEREOF TH N89DEG 00'37"W 2618.75 FT TH N89DEG
00'59"W 797.24 FT TO ELY BDY OF 295 FT WIDE FLORIDA POWER CORP R/W TH N34DEG 08'40"E
1662.86 FT TH S55DEG 51'20"E 331.93 FT TH S89DEG 04' 06"E 1985.52 FT TH S28DEG 00' 00"E 478.69
FT TO PB OR 9013 PG 1308 LESS ALL PORTIONS DESC IN OR 11132 PG 1098 & LESS POR LYING
NW OF OR 11132 PG 1098 & LESS POR LYING N OF THE W HALF OF OR 11132 PG 1098 & LESS POR
DESC AS PARCEL 1 & PARCEL 2 IN OR 11229 PG 1463
Parcel #
30-26-17-0000-00200-0030
EXHIBIT B
Easement
Return to:
CGS Energy
777 Maple St
Clearwater, Fl. 33755
________________ COUNTY Parcel I. D. No.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) in hand paid, the receipt and sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged, and the benefits to be derived
therefrom,
, whose post office address
is
(“Grantor”) does hereby grant and convey to the CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a Florida Municipal Corporation (“Grantee”), and its successors and assigns, a non-
exclusive, limited purpose easement over, under and across the following described land lying and being situate in the
County of Pasco, State of Florida, to wit:
As more particularly described and depicted in EXHIBIT “A” appended hereto and by this reference
made a part hereof (“Easement Premises”)
This easement is for gas main and appurtenant utilities (“Service Facilities”) installation and maintenance
only. Grantee shall have the right to enter upon the Easement Premises to construct, install, maintain and reconstruct
the Service Facilities located therein, and to inspect and alter same from time to time. Grantee shall be solely responsible
for obtaining all governmental and regulatory permits required to exercise the rights granted herein.
Grantee covenants and agrees with Grantor that it shall maintain reasonable access to Grantor’s facilities at all
times during the exercise of rights granted herein for Grantor, and Grantor’s guests and invitees, and that it shall promptly
restore the Easement Premises and any affected areas surrounding the Easement Premises upon completion of any
project undertaken in the exercise of these rights to at least the same quality of condition that existed as of the date
Grantee first exercised any of its rights hereunder. Grantee further represents and warrants that it shall diligently pursue
the completion of all work related to this project and complete all matter in a timely manner.
Grantor warrants and covenants with Grantee that it is the owner of fee simple title in and to the herein described
Easement Premises, and that Grantor has full right and lawful authority to grant and convey this easement to Grantee,
and that Grantee shall have the non-exclusive, limited purpose quiet and peaceful possession, use and enjoyment of this
easement. It is expressly understood that Grantor reserves all rights of ownership of the Easement Premises not
inconsistent with the easement rights granted herein.
In the event Grantor, its successors or assigns, should ever determine it necessary to relocate the Service
Facilities constructed within the Easement Premises to facilitate further development or redevelopment of the property
encumbered hereby; then Grantor, its successors or assigns, in consultation with and upon approval of Grantee (which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), shall provide an alternate easement for Grantee’s Service Facilities, and
shall at Grantor’s sole cost and expense reconstruct the Service Facilities within the alternate easement. Upon
completion of the Service Facilities relocation Grantee shall cause this easement to be vacated and evidence of vacation
duly recorded in the public records of Pasco County, Florida.
This easement is binding upon the Grantor, the Grantee, their heirs, successors and assigns. The rights granted
herein shall be perpetual and irrevocable and shall run with the land, except by the written mutual agreement of both
parties, or by abandonment of the Easement Premises by Grantee.
GAS MAIN & UTILITIES EASEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned grantor has caused these presents to be duly executed this _
day of , 20____.
Signed, sealed and
delivered In the presence
of:
By:
WITNESS signature
Print name
Print Witness Name
By:
WITNESS signature
Print Witness Name
STATE OF :
COUNTY OF :
: ss
Print name
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared , who executed
the foregoing instrument, who acknowledged the execution thereof to be their free act and deed for the use and purposes
herein set forth, and who [ ] are personally known to me, or who [ ] produced as
identification.
My commission expires:
Notary Public - State of Florida
Type/Print Name
EXHIBIT B1
[Here insert descriptions of platted road rights of way]
EXHIBIT C
Energy Conservation Allowance Plan
CGS agrees to pay to DEVELOPER an energy conservation allowance payment for each residence
constructed within the Project and that has qualified for payment based on following installation
schedule (“Energy Conservation Allowance Payment”):
Gas Tankless Hot Water Heater $ 550.00
Gas Tank Water Heater $ 350.00
Gas Home Heating System $ 725.00
Piping to Gas Range $ 150.00
Piping to Gas Dryer $ 100.00
The total maximum energy conservation amount payable $1,525.00
DEVELOPER shall deliver a written request for payment of an Energy Conservation Allowance
Payment to CGS within 90 days of issuance of a certificate of occupancy for each applicable
qualified residence. DEVELOPER shall submit such written requests in the form and manner
reasonably prescribed by CGS. Any request for an Energy Conservation Allowance Payment that
is submitted after 90 days following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a particular
residence may not be honored.
CLEARWATER GAS SYSTEM/CITY OF CLEARWATER /CGS ENERGY
DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SERVICE
This Agreement is entered into this day of , 20 ,____, between
the City of Clearwater, Florida, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of
the State of Florida, d/b/a Clearwater Gas System, CGS Energy, hereinafter called the
"CGS" and ,_______________, a ___________
company, hereinafter called the "DEVELOPER".
corporation, hereinafter called the "DEVELOPER".
RECITALS
A. DEVELOPER is developing land for sale and plans to include, among other
things, approximately ( )______________ (___) platted lots for single family
homes (the “Project”) to be known as ,______________ located in Section 8,
Township 27S, Range 16, Pinellas________ County, Florida, as more particularly described in
Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein, and as will be recorded in the Official
Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Pinellas _____ County, Florida.
B. DEVELOPER, for itself and on behalf of the future owners of residences in the
Project, desires to have natural gas service available within the Project.
C. CGS desires to install a natural gas distribution system within the Project, at its
expense, upon completion of and final approval of CGS’S feasibility report and DEVELOPER
has agreed to engage CGS to install such a system within the Project, pursuant to the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, and for
other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, CGS and DEVELOPER hereby agree as follows.
1. Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated in
and form a part of this Agreement.
2. Gas Distribution System.
2.1 Installation of Gas Distribution System. CGS agrees to design and
install a natural gas distribution system within the Project, including all necessary distribution
lines, meters and ancillary facilities (collectively, the "System") necessary to provide natural gas
service up to the meter of each residence constructed during the term of this Agreement as a Gas
Compliant Residence in conformity with Section 3. The design of the System shall be subject to
DEVELOPER’s review and approval prior to CGS’s commencement of construction thereof,
for purposes of integration of the System into the Project. CGS shall control design of the System
for gas operations purposes. The System does not include any facilities past the meter and CGS
has no obligation to install or maintain such "behind the meter" facilities. DEVELOPER and
CGS agree to reasonably cooperate with respect to the design and construction of the Project
infrastructure, including without limitation, the System. Such cooperation shall include, without
limitation, providing responses to requests for information required for development permits, plat
approvals, and similar authorizations within fourteen (14) days of either parties’ receipt of a
request for any such information from the other party. The parties agree to use all commercially
reasonable efforts to cause the System to be designed and constructed in coordination with the
other Project infrastructure, so that (i) commencement of construction of the System can
commence in concert with the commencement of construction of the other Project infrastructure;
and (ii) each phase of System can be completed simultaneous with completion of the other
infrastructure located within the same phase of the Project.
2.2 Preparation for Installation and Easements. DEVELOPER represents
that it owns and has legal title to the real property on which the Project will be constructed and has
the authority to develop the Project and to enter into this Agreement. DEVELOPER shall provide
or cause to be provided to CGS, and its employees, agents and subcontractors, adequate physical
and legal access including recorded, assignable non-exclusive easements and/or rights of way to
all reasonably necessary areas of the Project in substantially the form attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “B”, and/or by recorded, platted easements, all as reasonably
necessary for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of the System. With
respect to such easements, DEVELOPER shall secure the consent and joinder of all necessary
parties.
DEVELOPER reserves the right to relocate any easement made available hereunder if
necessary for the development of the Project, provided that construction of the portion of the
System subject to any such relocated easement has not yet been commenced, and suitable
easements and access for the System to all portions of the Project are maintained and provided. In
the event that DEVELOPER desires to modify any easement relating to any portion of the System
after installation, then DEVELOPER must obtain CGS’S advance written consent to any easement
modification, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, and DEVELOPER shall reimburse
CGS for design, materials, construction and other costs associated with any relocation of the
System and shall provide reasonably acceptable substitute easements.
2.3 Installation Schedule. CGS agrees to cooperate with DEVELOPER with
respect to the construction of the System and to use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize
interference with DEVELOPER’S construction of the Project. If so requested, CGS shall furnish
System plans, excepting any proprietary information, to DEVELOPER. DEVELOPER agrees to
establish and reasonably manage a Project construction schedule that provides CGS with
reasonably sufficient time and access to construct the System within the Project.
2.4 Ownership of Gas Distribution System. The components of the System
located on the supply side of each gas meter (and including each such meter) shall remain the
exclusive property of CGS at all times during and following the expiration or earlier termination
of this Agreement. CGS’S operation of the System is not governed by the terms of this Agreement;
rather, CGS shall operate the System in accordance with the City of Clearwater’s Code of
Ordinances, City policy and the requirements of applicable regulations and law. In the event the
Project is not completed and/or the gas facilities and service are for any reason abandoned by
DEVELOPER or its successors, and the System, or any part thereof, is no longer required to serve
the Project, CGS may at its election remove readily removable, non-essential components of the
System, purge and cap any components to be left in place, and restore any disrupted surface areas
of the Project.
components of the System, purge and cap any components to be left in place, and restore any
disrupted surface areas of the Project.
3. Gas Appliance Requirements. In recognition of the substantial investment made by
CGS in constructing the System, DEVELOPER agrees that _____ percent (
%)(__%) of the homes in the Project will be built with an energy efficient gas furnace, an energy
efficienta gas water heater or gas home heating system, and a secondary gas piping to the gas range
and gas dryer locationsappliance (“Gas Compliant Residences”)”). In consideration of
DEVELOPER constructing the Gas Compliant Residences, DEVELOPER will be entitled to an
Energy Conservation Allowance as defined and provided for in paragraph 4. DEVELOPER agrees
that each "MODEL" residence in the Project will be a Gas Compliant Residence. These appliances
must be connected or have the necessary gas piping to connect to the appliance at the time the
Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Further, DEVELOPER agrees to make a reasonable effort to
utilize natural gas and natural gas appliances and equipment in common areas of the Project such
as community club houses, community fitness centers, community pools, street lamps, community
laundries and central water heating systems. Additionally, DEVELOPER agrees to make a
reasonable effort to require natural gas for any commercial portions of the Project where
economically feasible and as applicable.
For purposes of this Agreement, a “Gas Compliant Residence” shall be defined as those homes
constructed with an energy efficient, natural gas water heater and the necessary piping to permit
the installation of an energy efficient, pilotless, natural gas range and natural gas clothes dryer.
4. Energy Conservation Allowance. DEVELOPER may be entitled to Energy
Conservation Allowance payments for each home constructed in the Project that meets the
requirements of CGS’SCGS Energy Conservation Allowance Program (the “Program”), as may
be amended from time to time by the Clearwater City Council. A summary of the allowance
payments presently allowed under the Program is attached hereto as Exhibit “C”. In the event the
Clearwater City Council rules or otherwise determines that the energy conservation allowance
payments referenced above, or any portion thereof, may not be recovered by CGS through the
Energy Conservation Adjustment, or that the entitlements under the Program shall be changed,
then CGS’S obligation to thereafter make said allowance payments will be bound by such City
Council directive and, as such, said allowance payments shall be adjusted to conform to such
Council directive or terminate, as applicable, upon completion of construction of any homes then
under construction in the Project (which homes shall remain eligible for allowance payments
without such adjustment). During the term of this Agreement, CGS shall have the right to inspect
any residence for which a claim for an allowance has been made, at reasonable times and upon
notice to DEVELOPER and the applicable landowner. DEVELOPER shall be entitled to the
Energy Conservation Allowance upon verification that the requirements of each Gas Compliant
Residence have been met and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for that Residence.
5. Insurance Requirements for City/CGS: The City/CGS shall, at its own cost and
expense, acquire and maintain during the term with the Developer, through self-insurance,
insurance, and/or excess insurance, sufficient insurance to adequately protect the respective
interest of the parties. Purchased insurance coverage shall be obtained with a carrier having an AM
Best Rating of A-VII or better.
Specifically the City/CGS must 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:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage, including products/completed
operations, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) per occurrence and
$2,000,000 (two million dollars) general aggregate.
b. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance coverage, including property damage liability
and bodily injury liability, for any owned, non-owned, hired or borrowed automobile is
required in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) combined single limit.
c. 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 $1001,000,000 (one hundred thousandmillion dollars) each employee
each accident, $1001,000,000 (one hundred thousandmillion dollars) each employee by disease
and $5001,000 (five hundred thousand,000 (one million 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 and volunteers, if any.
The above insurance limits may be achieved by a combination of primary and umbrella/excess
liability policies.
Other Insurance Provisions for City/CGS:
a. Prior to the execution of this Agreement/Contract, and then annually upon the
anniversary date(s) of the insurance policy’s renewal date(s) for as long as this
Agreement/Contract remains in effect, the City/CGS will furnish the Developer with a Letter
of Self-Insurance (SIGNED by the Risk Manager), and/or Certificate of Insurance(s) (using
appropriate ACORD certificate, SIGNED by the Issuer) evidencing all of the coverage set forth.
Developer understandsacknowleges that Developer will not be named as an “Additional
Insured” on any of City/CGS coverages. When requested in writing from the Developer,
City/CGS will provide the Developer with certified copies of all applicable policies. The address
where such certificates and certified policies shall be sent or delivered is as follows:
_________________
_________________
_________________
b.a. City/CGS shall provide thirty (30) days written notice of any cancellation, non-renewal,
termination, material change or reduction in coverage.
c.b. City/CGS’s insurance as outlined above shall be primary and non-contributory coverage for
City/CGS’s negligence.
d.c. Developer agrees that nothing contained herein shall be construed as a waiver of any sovereign
immunity from, or limitation of, liability the City/CGS may be entitled to under the doctrine of
sovereign immunity, or §768.28, Florida Statutes. Furthermore, this provision is not intended
to nor shall it be interpreted as limiting or in any way affecting any defenses the City/CGS may
have under §768.28, Florida Statutes or as consent to be sued by third parties.
e. City/CGS reserves the right to appoint legal counsel to provide for City/CGS’s defense of any
and all claims that may arise related to this Agreement, work performed under this Agreement,
or to city/CGS’s design, equipment, or service. City/CGS agrees that the
d. Developer shall not be liable to reimburse City/CGS for any legal fees or costs as a result of
City/CGS providing its defense as contemplated herein.
Developer’s failure to request evidence of this insurance shall not be construed by the
City/CGS as a waiver of City/CGS’s obligation to provide the insurance coverage specified.
6. Insurance Requirements for Developer: The Developer shall, at its own cost and expense,
acquire and maintain (and cause any sub-developers, contractors, subcontractors, sub-
subcontractors, materialmen, representatives, or agents, to acquire and maintain) during the term
with the City, sufficient insurance to adequately protect the respective interest of the parties.
Coverage shall be obtained with a carrier having an AM Best Rating of A-VII or better. In
addition, the City has the right to review the Developer’s deductible or self-insured retention and
to require that it be reduced or eliminated.
Specifically, the Developer must 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:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage, including but not limited to, bodily
injury, personal injury, death, property damage, advertising liability, premises operations,
products/completed operations, severability of interest, and contractual liability in the
minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) per occurrence and
a. $2,000,000 (two million dollars) general aggregate.
b. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance coverage, including property damage liability and
bodily injury liability, for any owned, non-owned, hired or borrowed automobile for in state travel is
required in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) combined single limit.
c. Unless waived by the State of Florida, statutory Workers’ and proof of waiver is provided to the
City, Worker's Compensation (WC) & Employer's Liability Insurance coverage in accordance
with the laws of the State of for all employees engaged under the Agreement, Worker’s Compensation
as required by Florida, law and Employer’s Liability Insurance in the with minimum amountlimits of
$100
(a) $500,000 (one hundred thousand dollars)bodily injury each employee and each accident,
$100500,000 (one hundred thousand dollars) bodily injury by disease each employee by disease,
and $500,000 (five hundred thousand dollars) aggregatebodily injury by disease with benefits
afforded under the laws of the State of Florida. policy limit for quotes or agreements valued at
$50,000 and under or
(b) $1million bodily injury each employee and each accident, $1million bodily injury by disease each
employee, and $1million bodily injury by disease policy limit for formal solicitation and
agreements exceeding $50,000.
c. 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, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers, if any.
WAIVER OF SUBROGATION – With regard to any policy of insurance that would pay third
party losses, Developer hereby grants the City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any
insurer of the Developer may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under
such insurance for liability and workers compensation coverages. Developer agrees to obtain any
endorsement that may be necessary to affect such waiver, but this provision shall apply to such
policies regardless of whether the city has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from
each insurer.
The above insurance limits may be achieved by a combination of primary and umbrella/excess
liability policies.
Other Insurance Provisions for Developer:
a. Prior to the execution of this Agreement/Contract, and then annually upon the anniversary
date(s) of the insurance policy’s renewal date(s) for as long as this Agreement/Contract
remains in effect, the Developer will furnish the City with a Certificate of Insurance(s)
(using appropriate ACORD certificate, SIGNED by the Issuer, and with applicable
endorsements) evidencing all of the coverage set forth above and naming the City as an
“Additional Insured” on the Commercial Liability Insurance policy. In addition when requested
in writing from the City, Developer will provide the City with certified copies of all applicable
policies. The address where such certificates and certified policies shall be sent or delivered is as
follows:with respect to general and auto liability coverages.
b. In addition, when requested in writing from the City, Developer will provide the City with
certified copies of all applicable policies. The address where such certificates and certified
policies shall be sent or delivered is as follows:
City of Clearwater Clearwater Gas System
Attn: CGS Energy
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
b.c. Developer shall provide thirty (30) days written notice of any cancellation, non-renewal,
termination, material change or reduction in coverage.
c.d. Developer’s insurance as outlined above shall be primary and non-contributory coverage
for Developer’s negligence.
d.e. Developer reserves the right to appoint legal counsel to prvideprovide for the
Developer’s defense, for any and all claims that may arise related to this
Agreement/Contract or, work performed under this Agreement/Contract, or to
Developer’s design, equipment, or service. Developer agrees that the City/CGS
shall not be liable to reimburse Developer for any legal fees or costs as a result of
Developer providing its defense as contemplated herein.
e. Developer shall defend, indemnify, save and hold the City/CGS, its employees, officers, or
directors harmless 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,
court costs, or other legal expenses; except, for such claims of, or damages resulting from, gross
negligence, or willful, wanton or intentional misconduct of the City/CGS or its employees,
officers, or directors or for statutory violation or punitive damages, except and to the extent the
statutory violation or punitive damages are caused by, or result from, the acts or omissions of
the Developer or any of the Developer’s employees, sub-developers, contractors,
subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, materialmen, representatives, or agents.
The stipulated limits of coverage above shall not be construed by Developer, or any of the
Developer’s employees, sub-developers, contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors,
materialmen, representatives, or agents as a limitation of any potential liability to the
City/CGS, and failure to request evidence of this insurance shall not be construed as a
waiver of Developer’s or any sub-developers’, contractors’, subcontractors’, sub-
subcontractors’, materialmen’s, representatives’, or agents’ obligation to provide the
insurance coverage specified.
INDEMNIFICATION/LIABILITY:
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Developer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold
the City, its officers, agents, and employees, harmless from and against any and all
liabilities, demands, claims, suits, losses, damages, causes of action, fines or judgments,
including costs, attorneys’, witnesses’, and expert witnesses’ fees, and expenses incident
thereto, relating to, arising out of, or resulting from: (i) the services provided by Developer
personnel under this Agreement; (ii) any negligent acts, errors, mistakes or omissions by
Developer or Developer personnel; and (iii) Developer or Developer personnel’s failure
to comply with or fulfill the obligations established by this Agreement.
b. Developer will update the City during the course of the litigation to timely notify the City
of any issues that may involve the independent negligence of the City that is not covered
by this indemnification.
c. The City assumes no liability for actions of Developer and will not indemnify or hold
Developer or any third party harmless for claims based on this Agreement or use of
Developer-provided supplies or services.
7. Force Majeure. Neither CGS nor DEVELOPER shall be liable to the other for any
failure to perform pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the extent such
performance is prevented by an event of Force Majeure. The term “Force Majeure” shall mean
causes not within the control of the party whose performance is affected, including without
limitation, Acts of God, strikes, lockouts, acts of the public enemy, wars, insurrection, riots,
epidemics, landslides, sinkholes, lightning, earthquakes, fires, storms, flood, washouts, explosions,
breakage or non-foreseeable accidents to machinery or pipe lines, and which in each of the above
cases, such party is unable to prevent or overcome by the exercise of due diligence utilizing
commercially reasonable efforts, procedures and processes. The party whose performance is
excused by an event of Force Majeure shall promptly notify the other party of such occurrence and
its estimated duration, shall promptly remedy such event of Force Majeure, if and to the extent
reasonably possible, and thereafter resume such performance as soon as possible.
8. Notices. Any and all notices sent pursuant to this Agreement shall be sent by either
electronic mail, telecopy transmission (with receipt confirmation), U.S. mail, postage prepaid,
return requested, or by receipted overnight national delivery service (e.g., Federal Express), and
shall, if not sooner received, be deemed received three (3) business days after
8. deposit in the United States Mail, or one business day after telecopy transmission
or receipt by any national delivery service. All notices shall be addressed to each party at the
address listed below unless and until such time as a party notifies the other in accordance with this
Section of a change in address:
“CGS”
Clearwater Gas System
Managing Director 400 N.
Myrtle Ave
777 Maple St
Clearwater, FL 33755
“DEVELOPER”
______
_____________
___________________
___________________
9. Duration. The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence upon the
Effective Date and continue until the issuance of certificates of occupancy for the residences
constructed upon all of the platted residential lots located within the Project. Notwithstanding any
expiration or other termination of this Agreement, CGS shall remain obligated to make energy
construction allowance payments, having properly accrued, to DEVELOPER as provided in
Section 4 hereof.
10. Failure to Meet the Minimum. DEVELOPER acknowledges that CGS is making a
substantial investment in installing the System as provided in this Agreement. In the event
DEVELOPER fails to construct at least _____ percent ( %)(__%) of the residences
( residences) of the Project as Gas Compliant Residences, CGS will suffer substantial damages that
will be difficult to ascertain. DEVELOPER therefore agrees to pay to CGS liquidated damages as
set forth below to partially compensate CGS for DEVELOPER'S failure to meet its obligation
hereunder. Accordingly, if the DEVELOPER fails to complete the minimum percentage of the Gas
Compliant Residences during the Term of this Agreement; then, DEVELOPER shall pay to CGS
liquidated damages in the amount of Dollars ($
._____________________ ($______.00) for each residence below the minimum
_____ percent ( %)(__%) requirement.
11. Remedies and Limitations. In the event of a breach of this Agreement, the non-
breaching party shall, except to the extent expressly limited by the terms of this Agreement, have
all rights and remedies available at law and at equity against the breaching party. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, neither party shall be entitled to recover against the other consequential, incidental
or punitive damages.
12. Assignment. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and
their respective successors and permitted assigns. Any assignment of this Agreement by either
party shall require the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
13. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, orders,
permits, and regulations of any federal, state, or local governmental authority having jurisdiction
over the parties, their facilities, or the transactions contemplated. This Agreement shall be
interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. In the event of
litigation between the parties hereto arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, each party
shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding
and agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all prior negotiations,
13. understandings or agreements. Except as provided above, this Agreement shall be
binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective successors
and assigns. This Agreement may be amended, modified or extended only by a written instrument
signed by both parties. No failure to exercise, delay in exercising, or single or partial exercise of
any right, power or remedy by either party shall constitute a waiver of, or shall preclude any other
or further exercise of, the same or any other right, power or remedy. Whenever possible, each
provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under
applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any party hereto
or circumstance is prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, that provision shall be effective
only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such
provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement or the application of the same. This
Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and all the counterparts taken together
shall be deemed to constitute one (1) and the same instrument. The captions, headings, titles, and
subtitles herein are inserted for convenience of reference only and are to be ignored in any
construction of the provisions of this Agreement. Any exhibit attached to this Agreement is
incorporated by reference herein. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a joint venture,
partnership or any other similar relationship between CGS and DEVELOPER. Nothing in this
Agreement shall be construed as creating any rights, benefits or interests in a person or group that
is not a party to this Agreement.
[Signatures begin on following page]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this DEVELOPER Agreement
(Natural Gas) to be signed by their respective duly authorized officers as of the date first
above written.
Approved and accepted by:
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By: _
Charles S. Warrington, Jr.
By:
Brian Langille
Gas System ManagingExecutive Director
Agreed to and accepted by:
a corporation
___________________________, a,________
___________________company
By:
Name Printed:
Title: ________________________________
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Project
EXHIBIT B
Easement
Return to:
Chuck Lane
Engineering Department
City of Clearwater
P. O. Box 4748 CGS
Energy
777 Maple St
Clearwater, Fl. 33758-
474833755
PASCO________________ COUNTY Parcel I. D. No.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) in hand paid, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, and the benefits to be derived therefrom,
, whose post office address is
(“Grantor”) does hereby grant and convey to the CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a Florida Municipal Corporation (“Grantee”), and its successors and assigns, a non-exclusive,
limited purpose easement over, under and across the following described land lying and being situate in the County of
Pasco, State of Florida, to wit:
As more particularly described and depicted in EXHIBIT “A” appended hereto and by this reference made
a part hereof (“Easement Premises”)
This easement is for gas main and appurtenant utilities (“Service Facilities”) installation and maintenance only.
Grantee shall have the right to enter upon the Easement Premises to construct, install, maintain and reconstruct the Service
Facilities located therein, and to inspect and alter same from time to time. Grantee shall be solely responsible for obtaining
all governmental and regulatory permits required to exercise the rights granted herein.
Grantee covenants and agrees with Grantor that it shall maintain reasonable access to Grantor’s facilities at all
times during the exercise of rights granted herein for Grantor, and Grantor’s guests and invitees, and that it shall promptly
restore the Easement Premises and any affected areas surrounding the Easement Premises upon completion of any project
undertaken in the exercise of these rights to at least the same quality of condition that existed as of the date Grantee first
exercised any of its rights hereunder. Grantee further represents and warrants that it shall diligently pursue the completion
of all work related to this project and complete all matter in a timely manner.
Grantor warrants and covenants with Grantee that it is the owner of fee simple title in and to the herein described
Easement Premises, and that Grantor has full right and lawful authority to grant and convey this easement to Grantee, and
that Grantee shall have the non-exclusive, limited purpose quiet and peaceful possession, use and enjoyment of this
easement. It is expressly understood that Grantor reserves all rights of ownership of the Easement Premises not
inconsistent with the easement rights granted herein.
In the event Grantor, its successors or assigns, should ever determine it necessary to relocate the Service Facilities
constructed within the Easement Premises to facilitate further development or redevelopment of the property encumbered
hereby; then Grantor, its successors or assigns, in consultation with and upon approval of Grantee (which consent shall not
be unreasonably withheld), shall provide an alternate easement for Grantee’s Service Facilities, and shall at Grantor’s sole
cost and expense reconstruct the Service Facilities within the alternate easement. Upon completion of the Service Facilities
relocation Grantee shall cause this easement to be vacated and evidence of vacation duly recorded in the public records of
Pasco County, Florida.
GAS MAIN & UTILITIES EASEMENT
This easement is binding upon the Grantor, the Grantee, their heirs, successors and assigns. The rights granted
herein shall be perpetual and irrevocable and shall run with the land, except by the written mutual agreement of both
parties, or by abandonment of the Easement Premises by Grantee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned grantor has caused these presents to be duly executed this _
day of , 2014.20____.
Signed, sealed and
delivered In the presence
of:
By:
WITNESS signature
Print name
Print Witness Name
By:
WITNESS signature
Print Witness Name
STATE OF :
COUNTY OF :
: ss
Print name
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared , who executed
the foregoing instrument, who acknowledged the execution thereof to be their free act and deed for the use and purposes
herein set forth, and who [ ] are personally known to me, or who [ ] produced as
identification.
My commission expires:
Notary Public - State of Florida
Type/Print Name
EXHIBIT B1
[Here insert descriptions of platted road rights of way]
EXHIBIT C
Energy Conservation Allowance Plan
CGS agrees to pay to DEVELOPER an energy conservation allowance payment for each residence
constructed within the Project and that has qualified for payment based on following installation
schedule (“Energy Conservation Allowance Payment”):
Energy Efficient Gas Tankless Hot Water Heater $ .___.00
Energy Efficient Gas Tank Water Heater $ .___.00
Gas Home Heating System $ ___.00
Piping to Energy Efficient Pilotless Gas Range $ .___.00
Piping to Energy Efficient Gas Dryer $ .___.00
The total maximum energy conservation amount payable on each Home that conforms to the schedule
above $ . $___.00
DEVELOPER shall deliver a written request for payment of an Energy Conservation Allowance
Payment to CGS within 90 days of issuance of a certificate of occupancy for each applicable
qualified residence. DEVELOPER shall submit such written requests in the form and manner
reasonably prescribed by CGS. Any request for an Energy Conservation Allowance Payment that
is submitted after 90 days following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a particular
residence may not be honored.
CITY OF CLEARWATER/CGS ENERGY
DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SERVICE
This Agreement is entered into this day of , 20____, between the City of
Clearwater, Florida, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Florida, d/b/a CGS Energy, hereinafter called "CGS" and _______________, a ___________
company, hereinafter called the "DEVELOPER".
RECITALS
A. DEVELOPER is developing land for sale and plans to include, among other
things, approximately ______________ (___) platted lots for single family homes (the “Project”)
to be known as ______________ located in ________ County, Florida, as more particularly
described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein, and as will be recorded in the
Official Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, _____ County, Florida.
B. DEVELOPER, for itself and on behalf of the future owners of residences in the
Project, desires to have natural gas service available within the Project.
C. CGS desires to install a natural gas distribution system within the Project, at its
expense, upon completion of and final approval of CGS’S feasibility report and DEVELOPER
has agreed to engage CGS to install such a system within the Project, pursuant to the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, and for
other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, CGS and DEVELOPER hereby agree as follows.
1. Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated in
and form a part of this Agreement.
2. Gas Distribution System.
2.1 Installation of Gas Distribution System. CGS agrees to design and
install a natural gas distribution system within the Project, including all necessary distribution
lines, meters and ancillary facilities (collectively, the "System") necessary to provide natural gas
service up to the meter of each residence constructed during the term of this Agreement as a Gas
Compliant Residence in conformity with Section 3. The design of the System shall be subject to
DEVELOPER’s review and approval prior to CGS’s commencement of construction thereof,
for purposes of integration of the System into the Project. CGS shall control design of the System
for gas operations purposes. The System does not include any facilities past the meter and CGS
has no obligation to install or maintain such "behind the meter" facilities. DEVELOPER and
CGS agree to reasonably cooperate with respect to the design and construction of the Project
infrastructure, including without limitation, the System. Such cooperation shall include, without
limitation, providing responses to requests for information required for development permits,
plat approvals, and similar authorizations within fourteen (14) days of either parties’ receipt of
a request for any such information from the other party. The parties agree to use all commercially
reasonable efforts to cause the System to be designed and constructed in coordination with the
other Project infrastructure, so that (i) commencement of construction of the System can
commence in concert with the commencement of construction of the other Project infrastructure;
and (ii) each phase of System can be completed simultaneous with completion of the other
infrastructure located within the same phase of the Project.
2.2 Preparation for Installation and Easements. DEVELOPER
represents that it owns and has legal title to the real property on which the Project will be
constructed and has the authority to develop the Project and to enter into this Agreement.
DEVELOPER shall provide or cause to be provided to CGS, and its employees, agents and
subcontractors, adequate physical and legal access including recorded, assignable non-exclusive
easements and/or rights of way to all reasonably necessary areas of the Project in substantially
the form attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B”, and/or by recorded, platted
easements, all as reasonably necessary for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair and
replacement of the System. With respect to such easements, DEVELOPER shall secure the
consent and joinder of all necessary parties.
DEVELOPER reserves the right to relocate any easement made available hereunder if
necessary for the development of the Project, provided that construction of the portion of the
System subject to any such relocated easement has not yet been commenced, and suitable
easements and access for the System to all portions of the Project are maintained and provided.
In the event that DEVELOPER desires to modify any easement relating to any portion of the
System after installation, then DEVELOPER must obtain CGS’S advance written consent to any
easement modification, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, and DEVELOPER shall
reimburse CGS for design, materials, construction and other costs associated with any relocation
of the System and shall provide reasonably acceptable substitute easements.
2.3 Installation Schedule. CGS agrees to cooperate with DEVELOPER with
respect to the construction of the System and to use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize
interference with DEVELOPER’S construction of the Project. If so requested, CGS shall furnish
System plans, excepting any proprietary information, to DEVELOPER. DEVELOPER agrees
to establish and reasonably manage a Project construction schedule that provides CGS with
reasonably sufficient time and access to construct the System within the Project.
2.4 Ownership of Gas Distribution System. The components of the System
located on the supply side of each gas meter (and including each such meter) shall remain the
exclusive property of CGS at all times during and following the expiration or earlier termination
of this Agreement. CGS’S operation of the System is not governed by the terms of this
Agreement; rather, CGS shall operate the System in accordance with the City of Clearwater’s
Code of Ordinances, City policy and the requirements of applicable regulations and law. In the
event the Project is not completed and/or the gas facilities and service are for any reason
abandoned by DEVELOPER or its successors, and the System, or any part thereof, is no longer
required to serve the Project, CGS may at its election remove readily removable, non-essential
components of the System, purge and cap any components to be left in place, and restore any
disrupted surface areas of the Project.
3. Gas Appliance Requirements. In recognition of the substantial investment made
by CGS in constructing the System, DEVELOPER agrees that _____ percent (__%) of the
homes in the Project will be built with a gas water heater or gas home heating system, and a
secondary gas appliance (“Gas Compliant Residences”). In consideration of DEVELOPER
constructing the Gas Compliant Residences, DEVELOPER will be entitled to an Energy
Conservation Allowance as defined and provided for in paragraph 4. DEVELOPER agrees that
each "MODEL" residence in the Project will be a Gas Compliant Residence. These appliances
must be connected or have the necessary gas piping to connect to the appliance at the time the
Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Further, DEVELOPER agrees to make a reasonable effort to
utilize natural gas and natural gas appliances and equipment in common areas of the Project
such as community club houses, community fitness centers, community pools, street lamps,
community laundries and central water heating systems. Additionally, DEVELOPER agrees to
make a reasonable effort to require natural gas for any commercial portions of the Project where
economically feasible and as applicable.
4. Energy Conservation Allowance. DEVELOPER may be entitled to Energy
Conservation Allowance payments for each home constructed in the Project that meets the
requirements of CGS Energy Conservation Allowance Program (the “Program”), as may be
amended from time to time by the Clearwater City Council. A summary of the allowance
payments presently allowed under the Program is attached hereto as Exhibit “C”. In the event
the Clearwater City Council rules or otherwise determines that the energy conservation
allowance payments referenced above, or any portion thereof, may not be recovered by CGS
through the Energy Conservation Adjustment, or that the entitlements under the Program shall
be changed, then CGS’S obligation to thereafter make said allowance payments will be bound
by such City Council directive and, as such, said allowance payments shall be adjusted to
conform to such Council directive or terminate, as applicable, upon completion of construction
of any homes then under construction in the Project (which homes shall remain eligible for
allowance payments without such adjustment). During the term of this Agreement, CGS shall
have the right to inspect any residence for which a claim for an allowance has been made, at
reasonable times and upon notice to DEVELOPER and the applicable landowner. DEVELOPER
shall be entitled to the Energy Conservation Allowance upon verification that the requirements
of each Gas Compliant Residence have been met and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued
for that Residence.
5. Insurance Requirements for City/CGS: The City/CGS shall, at its own cost and
expense, acquire and maintain during the term with the Developer, through self-insurance,
insurance, and/or excess insurance, sufficient insurance to adequately protect the respective
interest of the parties. Purchased insurance coverage shall be obtained with a carrier having an
AM Best Rating of A-VII or better.
Specifically the City/CGS must 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:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage, including products/completed
operations, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) per occurrence and
$2,000,000 (two million dollars) general aggregate.
b. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance coverage, including property damage
liability and bodily injury liability, for any owned, non-owned, hired or borrowed automobile
is required in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) combined single
limit.
c. 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 $1,000,000 (one million dollars) each employee each
accident, $1,000,000 (one million dollars) each employee by disease and $1,000,000 (one
million 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 and volunteers, if any.
The above insurance limits may be achieved by a combination of primary and umbrella/excess
liability policies.
Other Insurance Provisions for City/CGS:
Prior to the execution of this Agreement/Contract, and then annually upon the anniversary
date(s) of the insurance policy’s renewal date(s) for as long as this Agreement/Contract
remains in effect, the City/CGS will furnish the Developer with a Letter of Self-Insurance
(SIGNED by the Risk Manager), Developer acknowleges that Developer will not be
named as an “Additional Insured” on any of City/CGS coverages.
_________________
_________________
_________________
a. City/CGS shall provide thirty (30) days written notice of any cancellation, non-renewal,
termination, material change or reduction in coverage.
b. City/CGS’s insurance as outlined above shall be primary and non-contributory coverage for
City/CGS’s negligence.
c. Developer agrees that nothing contained herein shall be construed as a waiver of any
sovereign immunity from, or limitation of, liability the City/CGS may be entitled to under
the doctrine of sovereign immunity, or §768.28, Florida Statutes. Furthermore, this provision
is not intended to nor shall it be interpreted as limiting or in any way affecting any defenses
the City/CGS may have under §768.28, Florida Statutes or as consent to be sued by third
parties.
d. City/CGS reserves the right to appoint legal counsel to provide for City/CGS’s defense of
any and all claims that may arise related to this Agreement, work performed under this
Agreement, or to city/CGS’s design, equipment, or service. City/CGS agrees that the
Developer shall not be liable to reimburse City/CGS for any legal fees or costs as a result of
City/CGS providing its defense as contemplated herein.
Developer’s failure to request evidence of this insurance shall not be construed by the
City/CGS as a waiver of City/CGS’s obligation to provide the insurance coverage specified.
6. Insurance Requirements for Developer: The Developer shall, at its own cost and expense,
acquire and maintain (and cause any subcontractors, representatives, or agents to acquire and
maintain) during the term with the City, sufficient insurance to adequately protect the respective
interest of the parties. Coverage shall be obtained with a carrier having an AM Best Rating of
A-VII or better. In addition, the City has the right to review the Developer’s deductible or self-
insured retention and to require that it be reduced or eliminated
Specifically, the Developer must 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:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage, including but not limited to, bodily injury,
personal injury, death, property damage, advertising liability, premises operations,
products/completed operations, severability of interest, and contractual liability in the minimum
amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) per occurrence and $2,000,000 (two million dollars)
general aggregate.
b. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance coverage for any owned, non-owned, hired or
borrowed automobile for in state travel is required in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one
million dollars) combined single limit.
c. Unless waived by the State of Florida and proof of waiver is provided to the City, Worker's
Compensation (WC) & Employer's Liability Insurance coverage for all employees engaged
under the Agreement, Worker’s Compensation as required by Florida law and Employer’s Liability
with minimum limits of
(a) $500,000 bodily injury each employee and each accident, $500,000 bodily injury by disease
each employee, and $500,000 bodily injury by disease policy limit for quotes or agreements
valued at $50,000 and under or
(b) $1million bodily injury each employee and each accident, $1million bodily injury by disease
each employee, and $1million bodily injury by disease policy limit for formal solicitation and
agreements exceeding $50,000.
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, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers, if any.
WAIVER OF SUBROGATION – With regard to any policy of insurance that would pay third
party losses, Developer hereby grants the City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any
insurer of the Developer may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under
such insurance for liability and workers compensation coverages. Developer agrees to obtain any
endorsement that may be necessary to affect such waiver, but this provision shall apply to such
policies regardless of whether the city has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement
from each insurer.
The above insurance limits may be achieved by a combination of primary and umbrella/excess
liability policies.
Other Insurance Provisions for Developer:
a. 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,
the Developer will furnish the City with a Certificate of Insurance(s) (using appropriate
ACORD certificate, SIGNED by the Issuer, and with applicable endorsements)
evidencing all of the coverage set forth above and naming the City as an “Additional
Insured” with respect to general and auto liability coverages.
b. In addition, when requested in writing from the City, Developer will provide the City
with certified copies of all applicable policies. The address where such certificates and
certified policies shall be sent or delivered is as follows:
City of Clearwater
Attn: CGS Energy
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
c. Developer shall provide thirty (30) days written notice of any cancellation, non-renewal,
termination, material change or reduction in coverage.
d. Developer’s insurance as outlined above shall be primary and non-contributory coverage
for Developer’s negligence.
e. Developer reserves the right to appoint legal counsel to provide for the Developer’s
defense, for any and all claims that may arise related to Agreement, work performed
under this Agreement, or to Developer’s equipment, or service. Developer agrees that
the City shall not be liable to reimburse Developer for any legal fees or costs as a result
of Developer providing its defense as contemplated herein.
The stipulated limits of coverage above shall not be construed as a limitation of any potential
liability to the City, and failure to request evidence of this insurance shall not be construed
as a waiver of Developer’s obligation to provide the insurance coverage specified.
INDEMNIFICATION/LIABILITY:
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Developer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold
the City, its officers, agents, and employees, harmless from and against any and all
liabilities, demands, claims, suits, losses, damages, causes of action, fines or judgments,
including costs, attorneys’, witnesses’, and expert witnesses’ fees, and expenses incident
thereto, relating to, arising out of, or resulting from: (i) the services provided by
Developer personnel under this Agreement; (ii) any negligent acts, errors, mistakes or
omissions by Developer or Developer personnel; and (iii) Developer or Developer
personnel’s failure to comply with or fulfill the obligations established by this
Agreement.
b. Developer will update the City during the course of the litigation to timely notify the
City of any issues that may involve the independent negligence of the City that is not
covered by this indemnification.
c. The City assumes no liability for actions of Developer and will not indemnify or hold
Developer or any third party harmless for claims based on this Agreement or use of
Developer-provided supplies or services.
7. Force Majeure. Neither CGS nor DEVELOPER shall be liable to the other for
any failure to perform pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the extent such
performance is prevented by an event of Force Majeure. The term “Force Majeure” shall mean
causes not within the control of the party whose performance is affected, including without
limitation, Acts of God, strikes, lockouts, acts of the public enemy, wars, insurrection, riots,
epidemics, landslides, sinkholes, lightning, earthquakes, fires, storms, flood, washouts,
explosions, breakage or non-foreseeable accidents to machinery or pipe lines, and which in each
of the above cases, such party is unable to prevent or overcome by the exercise of due diligence
utilizing commercially reasonable efforts, procedures and processes. The party whose
performance is excused by an event of Force Majeure shall promptly notify the other party of
such occurrence and its estimated duration, shall promptly remedy such event of Force Majeure,
if and to the extent reasonably possible, and thereafter resume such performance as soon as
possible.
8. Notices. Any and all notices sent pursuant to this Agreement shall be sent by
either electronic mail, telecopy transmission (with receipt confirmation), U.S. mail, postage
prepaid, return requested, or by receipted overnight national delivery service (e.g., Federal
Express), and shall, if not sooner received, be deemed received three (3) business days after
deposit in the United States Mail, or one business day after telecopy transmission or receipt by
any national delivery service. All notices shall be addressed to each party at the address listed
below unless and until such time as a party notifies the other in accordance with this Section of
a change in address:
“CGS”
Director
777 Maple St
Clearwater, FL 33755
“DEVELOPER”
___________________
___________________
___________________
9. Duration. The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence upon the
Effective Date and continue until the issuance of certificates of occupancy for the residences
constructed upon all of the platted residential lots located within the Project. Notwithstanding
any expiration or other termination of this Agreement, CGS shall remain obligated to make
energy construction allowance payments, having properly accrued, to DEVELOPER as
provided in Section 4 hereof.
10. Failure to Meet the Minimum. DEVELOPER acknowledges that CGS is making
a substantial investment in installing the System as provided in this Agreement. In the event
DEVELOPER fails to construct at least _____ percent (__%) of the residences (residences) of
the Project as Gas Compliant Residences, CGS will suffer substantial damages that will be
difficult to ascertain. DEVELOPER therefore agrees to pay to CGS liquidated damages as set
forth below to partially compensate CGS for DEVELOPER'S failure to meet its obligation
hereunder. Accordingly, if the DEVELOPER fails to complete the minimum percentage of the
Gas Compliant Residences during the Term of this Agreement; then, DEVELOPER shall pay to
CGS liquidated damages in the amount of _____________________ ($______.00) for each
residence below the minimum _____ percent (__%) requirement.
11. Remedies and Limitations. In the event of a breach of this Agreement, the non-
breaching party shall, except to the extent expressly limited by the terms of this Agreement, have
all rights and remedies available at law and at equity against the breaching party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither party shall be entitled to recover against the other
consequential, incidental or punitive damages.
12. Assignment. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and
their respective successors and permitted assigns. Any assignment of this Agreement by either
party shall require the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
13. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules,
orders, permits, and regulations of any federal, state, or local governmental authority having
jurisdiction over the parties, their facilities, or the transactions contemplated. This Agreement
shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. In the
event of litigation between the parties hereto arising out of or in connection with this Agreement,
each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding and agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all prior negotiations,
understandings or agreements. Except as provided above, this Agreement shall be binding upon,
and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns.
This Agreement may be amended, modified or extended only by a written instrument signed by
both parties. No failure to exercise, delay in exercising, or single or partial exercise of any right,
power or remedy by either party shall constitute a waiver of, or shall preclude any other or
further exercise of, the same or any other right, power or remedy. Whenever possible, each
provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid
under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any
party hereto or circumstance is prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, that provision shall
be effective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the
remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement or the application of
the same. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and all the
counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one (1) and the same instrument. The
captions, headings, titles, and subtitles herein are inserted for convenience of reference only and
are to be ignored in any construction of the provisions of this Agreement. Any exhibit attached
to this Agreement is incorporated by reference herein. Nothing contained herein shall be
construed as a joint venture, partnership or any other similar relationship between CGS and
DEVELOPER. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any rights, benefits or
interests in a person or group that is not a party to this Agreement.
[Signatures begin on following page]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this DEVELOPER Agreement
(Natural Gas) to be signed by their respective duly authorized officers as of the date first
above written.
Approved and accepted by:
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
Brian Langille
Gas System Executive Director
Agreed to and accepted by:
___________________________, a,________
___________________company
By:
Name Printed:
Title: ________________________________
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Project
EXHIBIT B
Easement
Return to:
CGS Energy
777 Maple St
Clearwater, Fl. 33755
________________ COUNTY Parcel I. D. No.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) in hand paid, the receipt and sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged, and the benefits to be derived
therefrom,
, whose post office address
is
(“Grantor”) does hereby grant and convey to the CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a Florida Municipal Corporation (“Grantee”), and its successors and assigns, a non-
exclusive, limited purpose easement over, under and across the following described land lying and being situate in the
County of Pasco, State of Florida, to wit:
As more particularly described and depicted in EXHIBIT “A” appended hereto and by this reference
made a part hereof (“Easement Premises”)
This easement is for gas main and appurtenant utilities (“Service Facilities”) installation and maintenance
only. Grantee shall have the right to enter upon the Easement Premises to construct, install, maintain and reconstruct
the Service Facilities located therein, and to inspect and alter same from time to time. Grantee shall be solely responsible
for obtaining all governmental and regulatory permits required to exercise the rights granted herein.
Grantee covenants and agrees with Grantor that it shall maintain reasonable access to Grantor’s facilities at all
times during the exercise of rights granted herein for Grantor, and Grantor’s guests and invitees, and that it shall promptly
restore the Easement Premises and any affected areas surrounding the Easement Premises upon completion of any
project undertaken in the exercise of these rights to at least the same quality of condition that existed as of the date
Grantee first exercised any of its rights hereunder. Grantee further represents and warrants that it shall diligently pursue
the completion of all work related to this project and complete all matter in a timely manner.
Grantor warrants and covenants with Grantee that it is the owner of fee simple title in and to the herein described
Easement Premises, and that Grantor has full right and lawful authority to grant and convey this easement to Grantee,
and that Grantee shall have the non-exclusive, limited purpose quiet and peaceful possession, use and enjoyment of this
easement. It is expressly understood that Grantor reserves all rights of ownership of the Easement Premises not
inconsistent with the easement rights granted herein.
In the event Grantor, its successors or assigns, should ever determine it necessary to relocate the Service
Facilities constructed within the Easement Premises to facilitate further development or redevelopment of the property
encumbered hereby; then Grantor, its successors or assigns, in consultation with and upon approval of Grantee (which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), shall provide an alternate easement for Grantee’s Service Facilities, and
shall at Grantor’s sole cost and expense reconstruct the Service Facilities within the alternate easement. Upon
completion of the Service Facilities relocation Grantee shall cause this easement to be vacated and evidence of vacation
duly recorded in the public records of Pasco County, Florida.
This easement is binding upon the Grantor, the Grantee, their heirs, successors and assigns. The rights granted
herein shall be perpetual and irrevocable and shall run with the land, except by the written mutual agreement of both
parties, or by abandonment of the Easement Premises by Grantee.
GAS MAIN & UTILITIES EASEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned grantor has caused these presents to be duly executed this _
day of , 20____.
Signed, sealed and
delivered In the presence
of:
By:
WITNESS signature
Print name
Print Witness Name
By:
WITNESS signature
Print Witness Name
STATE OF :
COUNTY OF :
: ss
Print name
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared , who executed
the foregoing instrument, who acknowledged the execution thereof to be their free act and deed for the use and purposes
herein set forth, and who [ ] are personally known to me, or who [ ] produced as
identification.
My commission expires:
Notary Public - State of Florida
Type/Print Name
EXHIBIT B1
[Here insert descriptions of platted road rights of way]
EXHIBIT C
Energy Conservation Allowance Plan
CGS agrees to pay to DEVELOPER an energy conservation allowance payment for each residence
constructed within the Project and that has qualified for payment based on following installation
schedule (“Energy Conservation Allowance Payment”):
Gas Tankless Hot Water Heater $ ___.00
Gas Tank Water Heater $ ___.00
Gas Home Heating System $ ___.00
Piping to Gas Range $ ___.00
Piping to Gas Dryer $ ___.00
The total maximum energy conservation amount payable $___.00
DEVELOPER shall deliver a written request for payment of an Energy Conservation Allowance
Payment to CGS within 90 days of issuance of a certificate of occupancy for each applicable
qualified residence. DEVELOPER shall submit such written requests in the form and manner
reasonably prescribed by CGS. Any request for an Energy Conservation Allowance Payment that
is submitted after 90 days following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a particular
residence may not be honored.
Cover Memo
City of Clearwater Main Library - Council
Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
File Number: ID#26-0055
Agenda Date: 2/19/2026 Status: Consent AgendaVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Parks & Recreation
Agenda Number: 6.2
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a purchase order to Rep Services, Inc., of Longwood, Florida for the purchase and installation of
playground equipment at Montclair Park located at 1821 Montclair Road in the total amount of $192,509.44
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and 2.563(1)(d), Impractical,
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
The existing playground has served the local community and its visitors for the past 20 years but is now in
need of replacement. The materials used in the existing playground are substandard when compared to
current playground construction standards. Additionally, the existing playground provides limited ADA
accessibility. The new playground will meet enhanced ADA standards by offering accessible elevated and
ground-level play activities, including ground-level play structures.
The proposed playground equipment features an innovative design that fosters an open format playscape
with engaging challenges comparable to, and in some cases exceeding, traditional playgrounds. The
materials used in the proposed playground structure consist of recycled plastic and coated galvanized
steel, providing corrosion resistance and UV stability. All materials are manufactured in the United States.
The amenities are attractive, easy to maintain, sustainable, and anticipated to have a life cycle exceeding
20 years, resulting in long-term savings to the City through reduced maintenance costs and extended
service life compared to the existing playground. The playground will also include a rubberized play surface
that meets all applicable safety standards and will further reduce maintenance requirements when
compared to traditional wooden mulch surfacing.
The proposed pricing from Rep Services, Inc. is based on its agreement with the School Board of Manatee
County under Contract No. 26-0041-MR. Rep Services, Inc. was selected as one of the awarded vendors
for the replacement of park and playground equipment under this contract, which was approved by the
Manatee County School District on September 1, 2025, and expires on August 31, 2030. Rep Services,
Inc. has offered the City of Clearwater an additional 2% discount on the playground equipment and a 5%
discount on the rubberized surfacing, resulting in additional savings of $4,521.02.
In accordance with Section 2.563(1)(c), staff is requesting authorization to piggyback the School Board of
Manatee County’s Contract No. 26-0041-MR for playground equipment and installation in the amount of
$173,043.94. This amount includes $58,524.75 for playground equipment, $62,489.41 for rubber
poured-in-place surfacing, and $52,029.78 for installation.
Additionally, pursuant to Section 2.563(1)(d), non-competitive purchase, a total amount of $19,465.50
under Proposal No. 22090.06 is considered impractical to bid. This amount includes $3,400.00 for
engineering services, $10,327.50 for freight, and $5,738.00 for the required bond.
Upon Council approval, the Parks and Recreation Department will proceed with submitting the purchase
request to Rep Services, Inc. to secure the proposed pricing.
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File Number: ID#26-0055
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding is available in capital improvement project M2206, Parks & Beautification R&R, for costs
associated with the playground ($127,252.53) and project C2406, Pour-in-Place Playground Surfacing, for
costs associated with installation of poured in place safety surfacing ($65,256.91). These Parks and
Recreation capital projects are funded by revenues from the General Fund.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Funding the purchase of the new playground equipment aligns with the following City of Clearwater
Strategic Plan Objectives:
·1.2: Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and
historic features through systematic management efforts.
·1.3: Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities, and identify resources
required to sustain that level of service.
·1.5: Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all
our customers; and
·2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and
national sporting events.
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