CLEARWATER CHRISTIAN COLLEGE - KEN HESS
ADOPT-A-STREET
LITTER REMOVAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into
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by and between the City of Clearwater, hereinafter called
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hereinafter called the GROUP.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS;
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is a part of the City of
Clearwater street system in pinellas County, Florida.
WHEREAS; the City has responsibility for operation and maintenance of the
street system.
WHEREAS; the City is authorized to contract with the private sector for
performance of its duties.
WHEREAS; the City commission has encouraged the implementation of an "Adopt-
A-Street" program for the participation of local organizations in specific
street litter removal projects.
WHEREAS; the Group is desirous of adopting
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a City street to remove litter at
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NOW THEREFORE; the parties agree as follows:
I.
THE GROUP SHALL:
A. Adopt a section of right-of-way adjacent to the City street for litter
removal at least six times a year.
B. Perform litter removal in strict accordance with the City of Clearwater
"Litter Removal Procedures", City of Clearwater "Litter Removal Program"
and "Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" (MUTCD) .
C. Shall conduct themselves in a safe manner and pre-task briefings prior to
litter removal, in accordance with the City of Clearwater "Litter Removal
Program" and "Litter Removal Procedures".
D. Remove litter during daylight hours only.
E. Remove litter during good weather conditions only.
F. Contact the City of Clearwater Solid Waste Office at 562-4930 to arrange appropriate
litter removal schedule that will not conflict with City maintenance schedules.
G. Ensure that all participants wear safety vests at all times during the litter
removal activity.
H. Not pick up litter at construction or maintenance sites, on bridges or overpasses, or
on medians.
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I. Only allow such persons to participate as are determined by the Group to be responsible
enough to safely participate in the litter removal activities. participating youths
must be at least 12 years of age and the Group shall provide at least two adult
supervisors for every 5 youths aged 12-15 that are participating in the litter removal
activity.
J. Not bring persons to observe the activity if the person is under the age of 16 and is
not an official participant.
K. Not wear clothing which would hinder the sight of participants.
L. Pay all appropriate fees prior to program start-up.
II.
THE CITY SHALL:
A. Provide for a fee of $25.00 each Adopt-A-Street signs at the beginning and end of the
Adopted highway section.
B. provide six (6) safety vests for use by each Group and one (1) trash tong.
C. Remove large stored trash plastic bags from adopted highway section.
D. Remove certain litter under unusual circumstances (i.e., large, heavy or
hazardous items).
The Group covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the City
and any maintaining agencies and all their officers, agents and employees from
any claim, loss, damage, cost charge or expense arising out of any act, action,
neglect or omission by the Group during the performance of the agreement, whether
direct or indirect, and whether to any person or property to which the City or
said parties may be subject, except that neither Group nor any of its members
shall be liable under this provision for damage arising out of injury or damage
to persons or property directly caused or resulting from the sole negligence of
the City and its member agencies, any maintaining agencies, and all their
officers, employees or agents.
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III.
The agreement shall remain in effect for a two-year period. The City or Group may terminate
this agreement for any reason upon 30 days written notice.
IV.
This agreement is nontransferable and not assignable in whole or in part without written
consent of the City.
V.
This agreement is for litter removal activities only. Any beautification activities must be
pursued by another method.
VI.
The Public Services Director of the City of Clearwater shall screen and select the
Streets to be adopted. The director shall also decide all questions, difficulties,
and disputes of any nature whatsoever that may arise under or by reason of this
agreement, the prosecution of fulfillment of the services hereunder and the
character, quality, amount and value thereof and the director's decisions upon all
claims, questions and disputes shall be final and conclusive upon the parties
hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF: the parties hereto have caused these present to be executed,
The day and year first written above.
I CERTIFY that I have read and understand the information contained in this agreement
And that I possess the authority to execute this agreement on behalf of the Group.
NAME OF GROUP:
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The forego' ng instrument was acknowledged before me this I ~ ~~~ ' 20~,
by s group representative on behalf of Cia or I t;J/lp.q.JL. She
or He is sonally kno to me or has produced as identlficatlon.
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Notary Public
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Printed Name of Notary
SARAHC. SlEWART
MY COMMISSION #I DD286209
DATE:
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Director Designee
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DATE:
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ADOPT A STREET AGREEMENT - revised February 2002
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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
ADOPT -A-STREET
LITTER REMOVAL PROGRAM
The following City of Clearwater Safety Recommendations are provided for groups
participating in the Adopt-A-Street litter control program:
1. Prior to any clean up operations, the group leader will notify the Public
Services Department.
2. No horseplay of any type will be tolerated.
3. No intoxicating liquid, beverage or illegal drugs will be allowed.
4. Persons participating should wear gloves; a good quality shoes (no open toe
shoes or shower clogs) and light or bright colored protective clothing. No
clothing will be allowed that hinders the sight of the participant. Safety
vests shall be worn at all times.
5. An adequate supply of drinking water should be readily available.
6. A good pair of sunglasses, cap, and sun block should be considered.
7. Carpool to the adopted street section to keep the number of cars on the
roadside to a minimum. Park off the roadway as far away from the pavement
edge as possible. Keep vehicles on the same side of the street as
participants.
8. Participants should work facing oncoming traffic whenever possible and work
one side of the street at a time. Do not enter the roadway or shoulder areas
at any time.
9. Avoid suspected toxic/hazardous substances, poison ivy, poison oak, noxious
weeds, areas where herbicides were recently applied, places where snakes, fire
ants or other insects may be located.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
1. Every crew should possess an adequate first aid kit.
2. Know the route from the work site to the nearest emergency center or
hospital in case of serious injury.
3. Have transportation immediately available.
4. Every crew should possess a cell phone for emergency notification.
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ADOPT -A-STREET
LITTER REMOVAL REPORT FORM
(SIX TIMES A YEAR)
Name of Organization, Group, or Individual
Name of Adopt-A-Street Coordinator
Address
Phone No. (
Date of Clean-up
City Street
Number of Miles Adopted
Number of Volunteers
Number of Volunteer Hours
(This number should be number of volunteers x hours
total)
Amount of litter collected:
Trash
Recyclable
1. Number of Bags
2. Weight of Bags *
Check one:
Actual Wt.
Est. Wt.
* If scales are not available, please estimate weight.
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