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Home My WebLink About2004-194A 7 Pointe West Central Village , Phase IV P. D . V q1 CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS NO . PD =04 =03 = 14 =CFCSIDE (99070081 ) THIS CONTRACT , made and entered into this 17th day of August , 2004 , by and between Pointe West of Vero Beach , Ltd . , a Florida limited partnership , 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 Final Plat for the development within the unincorporated area of Indian River County shall not be approved 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 approval of the Final Plat for Pointe West Central Village , Phase IV P . D . ; and WHEREAS , the required sidewalk improvements are to be installed after Final Plat approval , 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 S — I — 2 00 (o , 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" attached i i 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 . 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 Developer as customer and PI '24s.T- rAz.,tz c5 14 — (iyai�L Cuff, as the underwriting bank , in the amount of $ Al , which amount is not less than one hundred fifteen percent ( 116 % ) 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 unless approved in writing by the County' s Public Works Director pursuant to Indian River County Code Section 913 . 10 . 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 approve the Final Plat , 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 obligations 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 2 t 1 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 . 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 3 r 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 . IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written . POINTE WEST OF VERO BEACH , LTD . , a Florida limited partnership By POINTE WEST OF VERO BE C . , Gener I Partner IO `� � %'t' B Charles Mechling , President DEVELOPER INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY Caroline D . Ginn , Ch firman Board of County Commissioners COUNTY ATTEST : Jeffrey K . Barton , Clerk BCC approved : AugLjc , t 17 , 2004 y A (seal ) Deputy Clerk PATRICIA M . RIDGELY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIEN,QY�,u Z // 5L/(5L/( _ 1' L William G . Collins II County Attorney 4 EXHIBIT "A" POINTE WEST CENTRAL VILLAGE PHASE IV ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE EXTENSION % COMP. $ COMP. BAL. TO BOND COMPLETE 115% B1 SIDEWALK 4' X 4" L. F . 6 ,381 $ 10. 80 $ 68,914.80 0% $ - $ 68, 914. 80 $ 79, 252. 02 B2 16TH STREET BUFFER L. F. 915 $ 19. 95 $ 18,254.25 0% $ - $ 18,254.25 $ 20, 992 . 39 TOTAL $ 87, 169.05 $ 87, 169.05 $ 100,244.41 ?�1/� BOND AMOUNT 11510 $ 100,244.41 t 8!9/2004 NV TWCVMSV QUANTITIES SPS. xls SIDEWALKS FROM : NIEHAUS COMPANY FAX NO . : 562-0669 Aug . 12 2004 09 : 08AM P2 r T " ; WHOLESALE PLANT NURSERY MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPE CO . , INC . NIEHAUS DON NIEHAUS, President 77 August 11 , 2004 AUG 12 2004 r� 00N Stephen R. Melchlori OFFICE 1999 Point West Drive Vero Beach, Florida 32966 RE : Pointe West Central Village - Phase IV Buffer Dear Steve: It is my understanding that a buffer requiring 7 Canopy, 4 Understory and 30 Shrubs per 100 lineal feet is to be installed along the 16th Street frontage of Phase- IV of the Central Village. Based on the above requirements and taking into account the approximate 38 existing Palm trees throughout the area, our proposal to augment the overall buffer which is 915 Lineal Feet in length, will be One Thousand Nine Hundred Nmety Five Dollars ($ 1 ,995.00) per 100 Lineal Feet. If you have any further questions or need any additional information, please contact our office. Sincerely, ov*� * I Don Niehaus - President Niehaus Maintenance & Landscape Co. , Inc. 7380 61st Street • Vero Beach , Florida 32967 • (772) 562-0600 • Fax (772) 562-0669