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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-081 f - � � - U ogoo � CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS NO . SD =01 = 10 =24 =SIDECFC ( 99080039 ) THIS CONTRACT , made and entered into this 771( day of 2004 , by and between Mainstreet At Vero Beach , Inc . , a Florida corporation , hereinafter referred to as " Developer" , and INDIAN RIVER COUNTY , a political subdivision of the State of Florida , by and through its Board of County Commissioners , hereinafter referred to as " County" . WITNESSETH : WHEREAS , Developer is commencing proceedings to effect development of land within Indian River County , Florida ; and WHEREAS , a Certificate of Completion for the development within the unincorporated area of Indian River County shall not be issued until the Developer has installed the required improvements or has guaranteed to the satisfaction of the County that such improvements will be installed ; and WHEREAS , Developer requests the issuance of a Certificate of Completion for Replat of Sabal Trace Subdivision - ; and WHEREAS , the required sidewalk improvements are to be installed after the issuance of a Certificate of Completion , under guarantees posted with the County . NOW , THEREFORE , IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PROMISES HEREIN CONTAINED , the parties agree as follows : 1 . Developer agrees to construct by � � , a date being within two years of approval of Final Plat , in a good and workmanlike manner, those improvements described as follows : SEE EXHIBIT "A" or otherwise required by the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County in connection with the approved Preliminary Plat and Land Development Permit , which are incorporated by reference into this contract . 1 F:\attomey\nancy\DOCS\PLAN\sidewalk k for sabal trace cert of complet.doc R 2 . Developer agrees to construct said improvements strictly in accordance with County policies for sidewalk construction as those policies relate to location , method and type of construction , and all County development regulations and standards , including conditions and requirements of any applicable County right-of-way permit , all of which are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof. 3 . In order to guarantee performance of this contract , Developer shall simultaneously herewith furnish an irrevocable letter of credit , having an expiration date of not less than ninety (90 ) days beyond the date set forth in Paragraph 1 , provided by a banking institution authorized to transact such business in this state , in a form to be approved by the County , naming 174AM/6 of 1fP*Pe1 ,1 , as the underwriting bank , in the amount of $ 8 , 625 . 00 , which amount is not less than one hundred fifteen percent ( 115 % ) of the estimated total cost of improvements remaining to be constructed , as determined in accordance with the County's Subdivision and Platting Ordinance . It is understood that the full amount of the letter of credit shall remain available to the County and shall not be reduced during the course of construction without an express written modification thereof executed by all parties . Requested reductions shall not be unreasonably withheld by the County . Developer may at any time substitute guarantees , subject to the approval as to form and amount by the County. 4 . Up to $ 1 , 000 , 000 . 00 , or the limits of any applicable underlying or excess insurance coverage carried by Developer or to be obtained during the course of the construction of the subdivision improvements , Developer agrees to indemnify, hold harmless , and defend the County against any and all claims , damages , losses , and expenses , including attorney's fees , for property damage , personal or bodily injury , or loss of life , arising from the negligent acts or omissions of the Developer, its officers , employees , agents , or contractors , subcontractors , laborers , or suppliers , relating to the construction of the required sidewalk improvements , including all those improvements to be constructed on existing publicly dedicated or County owned property. 5 . The County agrees to issue a Certificate of Completion , upon a finding as to compliance with all applicable provisions of the County's Development Regulations and Ordinances and upon execution hereof. However, nothing herein shall be construed as creating an obligation upon the County to perform any act or construction or maintenance until such time as the required improvements are satisfactorily completed . Satisfactory completion in accordance with the land development permit , plans , specifications , and ordinance requirements of Indian River County shall be determined by the County and shall be indicated by specific written approval of the Public Works Director or his designated representative , after receipt of a signed and sealed Certificate of Completion from the project engineer of record . 2 F:\attomey\nancy\DOCS\PLAN\sidewalk k for cabal trace cert of complet. doc 6 . The County agrees to issue building permits and Certificates of Occupancy prior to the installation of required sidewalk improvements so long as Developer is not in default of the terms of this Contract . 7 . In the event the Developer shall fail or neglect to fulfill its obligations under this contract and as required by the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County , Florida , the Developer, as principal , and the letter of credit shall be jointly and severally liable to pay for the cost of construction and installment of the required improvements to the final total cost , including but not limited to engineering , construction , legal and contingent costs , including reasonable attorney' s fees incurred by the County , together with any damages , either direct or consequential , which the County may sustain as a result of the failure of Developer to carry out and execute all provisions of this contract and applicable ordinances of the County . In no event , however, shall the liability of the underwriting bank under this paragraph exceed the total amount of the original obligation stated in the letter of credit , less any approved reductions thereto . 8 . The parties agree that the County at its option shall have the right , but not the obligation , to construct and install or, pursuant to receipt of competitive bids , cause to be constructed and installed the required improvements in the event Developer shall fail or refuse to do so in accordance with the terms of this contract . Developer expressly agrees that the County may demand and draw upon the existing letter of credit for the final total cost of the improvements . Developer shall remain wholly liable for any resulting deficiency , should the letter of credit be exhausted prior to completion of the required improvements . In no event shall the County be obligated to expend public funds , or any funds other than those provided by the Developer, or the letter of credit to construct the required improvements . 9 . Any letter of credit provided to the County by Developer with respect to this contract shall exist solely for the use and benefit of the County and shall not be construed or intended in any way , expressly or impliedly , to benefit or secure payment to any subcontractor, laborer, materialman or other party providing labor, material , supplies , or services for construction of the required improvements , or to benefit any lot purchaser(s ) , unless the County shall agree otherwise in writing . 10 . This agreement is the full and complete understanding of the parties and shall not be construed or amplified by reference to any other agreement , discussion , or understanding , whether written or oral , except as specifically mentioned herein . This agreement shall not be assigned without the express written approval of the County. Any amendment , deletion , modification , extension , or revision hereof or hereto shall be in writing , executed by authorized representatives of both parties . 3 F:\attomey\nancy\DOCS\PLAN\sidewalk k for sabal trace cert of complet.doc e IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written . MAINSTREET AT VERO BEACH , INC . By. s ( President, Vice President .or CEO ) printed name : � > / � `( ' %gig-, DEVELOPER INDIAN RIVER COUNTY , FLORIDA By U Caroline D . Ginn , Cha man Board of County Commissioners COUNTY BCC Approved : 04 - 13 - 2004 ATTEST : Jeffrey K . Barton , Clerk %t,/ dgg�g � (seal ) Deputy Clerk APPROVED AST , FORM AND LEGAL SUF ��� . ;'�.� -' William G . Collins II County Attorney 4 F:\attorney\nancy\DOCS\PLAN\sidewalk k for sabal trace cert of complet.doc Dave . Cox From : Dave Cox Sent: Tuesday, March 16 , 2004 9 : 53 AM To : Nancy Mossali Cc : Wilson Wetherington Subject: Sabal Trace Sidewalk Csot Estimate Dated March 12 , 2004 The $ 7500 . 00 cost estimate prepared by Jim Young , P . E . has been reviewed and approved with the condition that the total bond amount be $8625 . 00 = ( 1 . 15) X ($7500 . 00 ) . I EXHIBIT i 772 569 0714 Mar 12 04 11 : 39a Lundberg - Young 772 569 0714r p . 1 James W. Young & Associates , Inc. Engineers 1925 20th Street Vero Beach , FL 32960 Phone 772-569-6707 FAX: 772-5694714 James W . Young, P.E. President Masier Science Civil Engineering Structural lot o b �� � r S ( Z T5 - $501 F iso M ' i ►,+ , � U 7r A c e. , r �J i v-6 W Z S W i c) i- �, { t } <, Cos -F but 300 1 Q 4 � k '� �fi X 2 7 D �� �f z 1,0 CO Sts 4/ It' � 8rivieW ?2 c sllW11 �• : 1 '� -d � rIvcs � Bankof America A%j PAGE : 1 DATE : MARCH 31 , 2004 IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NUMBER : 3062498 BENEFICIARY APPLICANT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MERCEDES HOMES , INC . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 6767 N . WICKHAM ROAD 1840 25TH STREET SUITE 500 VERO BEACH , FL 32960 MELBOURNE , FL 32940 ATTN : OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AMOUNT USD 81625 . 00 EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE AND 00 / 1001S US DOLLARS EXPIRATION MARCH 31 , 2005 IN HIALEAH , FL GENTLEMEN : BANK OF AMERICA , N . A . , AT THE REQUEST OF MERCEDES HOMES , INC . ( " CUSTOMER " ) , HEREBY ESTABLISHES AN IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NO , 3062498 IN YOUR FAVOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 8 , 625 . 34 EFFECTIVE AS OF MARCH 31 , 2004 AND EXPIRING AT OUR OFFICE AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON MARCH 31 , 2005 . THIS LETTER OF CREDIT SHALL AUTOMATICALLY EXTEND FOR ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR PERIODS UNLESS BANK OF AMERICA , N . A . PROVIDES WRITTEN NOTICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL , RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED , OR BY OVERNIGHT COURIER , TO INDIAN RIVER COUNTY OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AT 1840 25TH STREET , VERO BEACH , FLORIDA 32960 OF THE BANK ' S INTENT NOT TO AUTOMATICALLY EXTEND THE LETTER OF CREDIT , AT LEAST 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE LETTER OF CREDIT EXPIRATION DATE , NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE THIS LETTER OF CREDIT WILL NOT BE EXTENDED BEYOND JUNE 30 , 2006 , IN THE EVENT YOU ARE SO NOTIFIED ANY UNUSED PORTION OF THE LETTER OF CREDIT SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON PRESENTATION , WITHIN THE CURRENT EXPIRATION DATE , OF YOUR SIGHT DRAFT , BANK OF AMERICA SHALL MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE UNDER THIS CREDIT TO YOU NOT EXCEEDING IN THE AGGREGATE THE AMOUNT OF THIS CREDIT AGAINST YOUR SIGHT DRAFT TO US MENTIONING THIS LETTER OF CREDIT NO , 3062498 , ACCOMPANIED BY A STATEMENT PURPORTEDLY SIGNED BY BOTH AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY STATING THE FOLLOWING : " PURSUANT TO THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS NO . SD - 01 - 10 - 24 - SIDECFC ( 99080039 ) RELATING TO SIDEWALKS IN THE REPLAT OF SABAL TRACE SUBDIVISION BETWEEN MAINSTREET AT VERO BEACH , INC . , A FLORIDA CORPORATION ( " DEVELOPER " ) AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY , MERCEDES HOMES , INC . AND / OR MAINSTREET AT VERO BEACH , INC . HAVE DEFAULTED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE AFOREMENTIONED CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS OR FAILED TO POST ALTERNATIVE SECURITY AND THAT THE AMOUNT OF THE DRAFT REPRESENTS THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE COUNTY TO FULFILL THE PERFORMANCE OF SAID CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS . " ORIGINAL Bank of America, N.A. Trade Operations Mail Code: CA9-703- 19-09 333 S. Beaudry Avenue, 19th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017 00-35-0202NSB 9-1999 CA9 19 BankofAmerica %j PAGE : 2 THIS IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF LETTER OF CREDIT NUMBER : 3062498 DRAFTS PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT UNDER THE CREDIT SHALL BE MARKED " DRAWN ON IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NO . 3062498 OF BANK OF AMERICA , N . A . 11 . THIS LETTER OF CREDIT SETS FORTH IN FULL THE TERMS OF OUR UNDERTAKING . SUCH UNDERTAKING SHALL NOT IN ANY WAY BE MODIFIED , AMENDED OR AMPLIFIED BY REFERENCE TO ANY DOCUMENT , INSTRUMENT , OR CONTRACT REFERRED TO HEREIN OR IN WHICH THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IS REFERRED TO OR TO WHICH THIS LETTER OF CREDIT RELATES AND ANY SUCH REFERENCE SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO INCORPORATE HEREIN BY REFERENCE ANY DOCUMENT , INSTRUMENT OR CONTRACT , WE HEREBY ENGAGE WITH YOU THAT DRAFT ( S ) DRAWN UNDER AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT WILL BE DULY HONORED UPON PRESENTATION AT BANK OF AMERICA , N . A . TRADE OPERATIONS , MIAMI LAKES OPERATIONS CENTER , 5875 NW 163RD STREET , HIALEAH , FL 33014 , PARTIAL DRAWINGS ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE . THIS CREDIT IS SUBJECT TO THE UNIFORM CUSTOMS AND PRACTICE FOR DOCUMENTARY CREDITS , 1993 REVISION , INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION NO , 500 , IF YOU REQUIRE ANY ASSISTANCE OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS TRANSACTION , PLEASE CALL 305 - 819 - 7662 - - - ZE UTHORIZED SIGNATURE AUTHORIZED SIGNAT ORIGINAL Bank of America, N.A. Trade Operations Mail Code: CA9-703- 19-09 333 S. Beaudry Avenue, 19th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017 00-35-0202NSB 9- 1999_CA9 19