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PROJECT AGREEMENT (7) .4 J JlNJ--eONTRACT NO. ."\2~?? 16B-32.07(l2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF MARINE RESOURCES Florida Artificial Fishing Reef Program THIS AGREEMENT, dated PROJECT AGREEMENT this J.oi day OfhA.D.. 1986. Department of Natural Resources hereinafter by and between the Florida referred to as the Department, and the CITY OF CLEARWATER hereinafter referred to as the Local Government. WIT N E SSE T H : That in and for the mutual covenants between the Department and the Local Government, it is agreed as follows: 1. The Executive Director of the Florida Department of Natural Resources, has approved an application submitted by the Local Government for the artificial fishing reef construction project known as Pier 60 Artificial Fishing Reef , to include the expenditure of $ 20,000 specifically for the following eligible expenditure items: Transportation of material to the reef sites. 2. The DEPARTMENT and the LOCAL GOVERNMENT fully understand and agree that there shall be no reimbursement of funds by the DEPARTMENT for any obligation or expenditure made prior to the execution of this agree- mente It is unders tood that work performed by employees of the Local Government or the use of materials or equipment of the Local Government are not eligible expenditure items. 3. The Local Government agrees to cause the construction of the artificial fishing reef project as mentioned above, such construction being in accordance with the project plans attached hereto and made a part hereof 1 ....'." (] i~ ' ".i /) ! '1 I... '-'. , ,',. . "',. , '" .-"..., ~, , , ,./ f......~ J I ;' ~>~ ,/" ~:J '" ~ IL(". 0(/ " 'I I I ( as Attachment "1", at the approved project location, a description is a ttached hereto and made a part hereof as Attachment" 2'". 4. The Local Government agrees to maintain said artificial fishing reef at its own expense and covenants that it has the full legal authority to so maintain. Such maintenance shall include project identification as set forth in Rule 16B-32.07(9), Florida Administrative Code. 5. The Department agrees to hold in account the sum of $ 20,000 to be expended for the construction of said artificial fishing reef as shown on Attachment "I". Any portion of said funds may be released by the Department upon an official request for payment (DNR form 34-406, attached) of expendi tures by the Local Government as approved by the Department. However, 10% of the amount set forth in paragraph 1 herein shall be retained by the Department and shall not be released to the local govern- ment prior to written verification of completion in accordance with Paragraph 9 herein. All requests for payment and disbursal of funds shall be made in strict accordance with the provisions of Rule 16B-32.08, Florida Administrative Code. All invoices submitted for payment shall include suf- ficient detail to perform proper pre-audit or post-audit, as required by the Department. This may include, but not be limited to, vendor invoices with costs per hour or per load defined, and cancelled checks if the Local Government has paid the vendor prior to seeking reimbursement from the State. 6. The Local Government agrees to make the completed artificial fishing reef available to the general public wi thout regard to race, creed, sex, color, national origin, or location of the users' residence. 7. The Local Government agrees to commence construction of the pro- ject within 3 months, such period beginning on the date of the execu- tion of this agreement, and further agrees to complete said project on or before December 31, 1986 In the event the construction of the project is not complete within one year of the date of the execution of the Agreement, the Department will have the right to cancel its obligations of any and all financial assistance granted for the said project. 8. The Local Government agrees to provide access to all records and grant rights to audit any books, documents and papers, for the inspection 2 I I by the Department for said Local Government project. The Local Government also agrees to require any contractor or vendor receiving an award as a result of said project to agree in writing to the application of this pro- vision where such pertains to the contractor's or vendor's records relating to said project. All records, documents and papers relative to this contract and its performance shall be retained by the Local Government for a period not less than three years following contract completion. 9. The Local Government agrees to appoint a liaison agent to be responsible for the successful completion of said project, the prompt implementation of the provisions of this agreement, and the submission of progress reports at least every 60 days from the date of the execution of this Agreement until the project is certified complete. The liaison agent shall certify the completion of a project by affidavit to be submitted with the final request for payment. 10. The transport of all material pursuant to this contract shall be witnessed by the Artificial Fishing Reef Liaison Officer or his/her designee. In the alternative, the Department shall require a qualified diver to inspect the site to ascertain that the specified volume of material has been placed on the designated site. In the event such a diver is employed, he shall be paid by the Department and the cost of employing such a diver shall be deducted from the final payment to the Local Government. The Local Government unders tands and agrees that no final payment for services rendered shall be due in the absence of or prior to written verification of placement of material by the Artificial Fishing Reef Liaison Officer or the diver hired by the Department. 11. The Local Government agrees to hold and save the Florida Department of Natural Resources harmless from liability of any nature or kind, including costs and expenses, for or on account of any or all suits or damages of any character whatsoever resulting from injuries or damages sustained by any person(s) or property by virtue of the existence of said project. 12. The Local Government agrees to allow the Department of Natural Resources to conduct on-site inspections of the staging areas(s); of its transportation equipment; of its material to be placed on the proposed reef; of the completed reef project. Moreover, a designated representative 3 / I I of the Department, upon request and at the risk and costs of the Department, must be allowed to accompany the material conveyances to the placement site. 13. In the event the Local Government fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement the Agreement may be considered null and void and the Department will have the right to cancel its financial and legal obligations as identified in this agreement. Following receipt of an audit report identifying any reimburse- ment due the Department for non-compliance with the contract, the contrac- tor will be allowed a maximum of 60 days to submit any additional pertinent documentation to offset the amount identified as being due the Department. 14. Rule 16B-32 of the Florida Administrative Code, entitled "The Comprehensive Artificial Fishing Reef Program Control Code," is expressly made a part of this contract and is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth. The Local Government agrees to abide by and comply with all provisions of such rule and to require any contractor or vendor entering a contract as a result of said project to agree in writing to his compliance wi th this paragraph. 15. The Department's undersigned contract manager or his successor shall be responsible for enforcing performance of the contract terms and condi tions and he shall serve as a liaison wi th the Local Government and shall approve all invoices prior to payment. 16. The Department's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. 17. In accordance with Chapter 215.422, Florida Statutes, interest at a rate of one (1) percent per month or portion thereof shall be paid to the vendor/contractor if a warrant in payment of an invoice is not mailed by a State agency within 45 days after receipt of a correct invoice and receipt, inspection, and approval of the goods and/or services. 18. "It is expressly understood and agreed that any articles which are the subject of, or required to carry out this contract shall be purchased from the Corporation identified under Chapter 946 F.S. in the same manner, and under the procedure set forth in Section 946.15(2), (4), F.S. and for purposes of this contract the person, firm or other business entity carrying out the provision of this contract, shall be deemed to be 4 t' , I I subs tituted for this agency insofar as dealing with such corporation." The "Corporation identified" is PRISION REHABILITATIVE INDUSTRIES & DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC. (P.R.I.D.E.). In accordance with Chapter 946 Florida Statute, as amended by the 1984/85 Legislature this requirement is hereby made a part of this agreement. If you, as a vendor, need to obtain information and cost on products and/or services available from P.R.I.D.E., please contact P.R.I.D.E. at the address listed below: P.R.I.D.E. 611 Druid Road East, Suite 715 Clearwater, Florida 33516 Att: James McDonie Tel 813/441-1950 17. This project agreement is executed in duplicate, each copy of which shall for all purposes be considered an original. the day and year first above written. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto executed this Agreement on (SEAL) Attes~ . ~~~. . .) (SEAL) Attest., _ A ~~z ~'.. Ci Clerk dd?f2J.o iJ /) _/~ ~'C)~ Contract Manager DNR 1134-404 Amended 12/85 Approved as to form & correctness: City Attorn EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Dr. Elton J. Gissendanner Name (Please Type) CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA