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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-307 CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS NO . SD -01 -09 - 17 -SIDECFC (2000040176 ) THIS CONTRACT , made and entered into this 18th day of Nnvemkier , 20031 by and between Waterford Lakes of Indian River County, 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 Final Plat for the development within the unincorporated- area nincorporatedarea 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 Waterford Lakes Subdivision , Phase III ; 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 I40wwj6ar 1 % ,20o5' , 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 hereto 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 . I FAattomey\nancy\DOCS\PLANlside k for perf bond waterford lakes iii .doc 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 a performance bond underwritten by a surety insurer authorized to transact such business in this state , which shall remain in full force and effect until at least ninety (90 ) days beyond the date set forth in paragraph 1 , or until the covenants of this contract have been fully complied with and satisfactorily completed as determined by the County pursuant to paragraph 5 below , in a form to be approved by the County , with Developer as principal and Old Dominion Insurance company as the surety , in the amount of $ 26 . o82 . 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 guaranty 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 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 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 :\attorney\nancy\DOCS\PLANlside k for perf bond waterford lakes iii .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 guarantor or surety 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 guarantor or surety under this paragraph exceed the total amount of the original obligation stated in the guaranty or surety instrument , 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 guaranty or surety for the final total cost of the improvements . Developer shall remain wholly liable for any resulting deficiency, should the guaranty or surety 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, the guarantor or surety to construct the required improvements . 9 . Any guaranty or surety 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 E :\attomey\nancy\DOCS\PLAN\side k for perf bond waterford lakes iii .doc A IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written . WATERFORD LAKES OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, INC . , a Florida corporation 06 By . G . ek4Ot - Coy A. al rk , President DEVELOPER IND;neth IVER CO NTY , FLORID By R . Macht , Chairman Board of County Commissioners COUNTY BCC approved : November 18 , 2003 ATTEST : ,Jeffrey K . Barton , Clerk B (seal ) Deputy CI APPROVED .AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY William G . Collins II County Attorney 4 FAattomey\nancy\DOCS\PLAMcide k for perf bond waterford lakes iii.doc KNIGHT, McGUIRE WATERFORD (LAKES PHASE III SUBDIVISION ASSOCIATES , INC. CERTIFIED COST ESTIMATE LSD _- _ _, ... .. _. . _80:ROYAL PALM_P_OIMTE , SUITE_401 _ PREPARED_NOVEMBER 7, 2003 VERO BEACH, FL 32980 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ITEM ISION No. DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT Onsite Sidewalk 1 . 00 . 4' Sidewalk - Concrete 2100 LF $ 10 . 80 $ 22 ,680. 00 2. 00 15% Contingency $ 31402. 00 Total $ 26,082.00 I , Scott B . McGuire, a Florida Registered Engineer, License No. 39573 , do hereby certify to Indian River County that this cost estimate to complete construction of sidewalk for Waterford Lakes Phase 111 Subdivision has been prepared under my responsible direction for those improvements itemized in this exhibit as $26 ,082. This estimate has been preapred for the purpose of establishing proper surety amounts associated with Indian River County. c=1 Scott V. Mcguire, P . E. November 7 , 2003 FL . Reg . No. 39573 v C= 0 w EXHIBIT " A "