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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-089 5 . 7 . 13 134D 3120130039695 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF between JEFFREY R SMITH , CLERK OF COURT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FL INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BK: 2679 PG: 641 Page 1 of 5 6/17/2013 3 : 21 PM and ST. LUCIE COUNTY relating to MULTI-COUNTY CITRUS AGENT THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made this 7th day of May , 2013, by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as " Indian River", and ST. LUCIE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida , hereinafter referred to as "St . Lucie" . WHEREAS, the citrus industry is a vital part of the economies of Indian River County and St . Lucie County, collectively referred to as the "Counties" ; and, WHEREAS, the University of Florida/institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences currently funds sixty percent ( 60%) of the costs for a Multi -County Citrus Agent to provide services to the citrus industry in the Counties, hereinafter referred to as "Agent" ; and , WHEREAS, St . Lucie County currently funds the remaining forty percent (40%) of the costs of the Agent, and, WHEREAS, in recognition of the important services provided to its citrus industry by the Agent, Indian River is willing to contribute to St . Lucie' s portion of the funding of the position ; and , WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to share forty percent (40% ) of the Agent' s salary based upon their respective pro rata share of the total citrus acres in the two Counties . NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual advantages accruing to the parties_ _ and the benefits, promises, and consideration hereinafter set out, the School and the County agree as follows : 1 . GENERAL, This Agreement is entered into pursuant to Section 163 . 01, Florida Statutes, Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act . This Agreement embodies the whole understanding of the parties . There are no premises, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those contained therein , and this Agreement shall supersede all previous telecommunications, representations, or agreements, either verbal or written , between the parties hereto . 2 . PURPOSE AND INTENT, It is the intent of the parties to maximize the use of 1 JOSEPH E. SMITH, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SAINT LUCIE COUNTY FILE 0 3841329 06/0412013 a104:05 PM OR BOOK 3524 PAGE 2873 - 2877 Doc Type: AGR RECORDING: $44.00 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 13 + 04? between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY and ST. LUCIE COUNTY relating to MULTI-COUNTY CITRUS AGENT i THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made this7th _ day of May ; 2013, by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "Indian River", and ST. LUCIE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "St. Lucie" . WHEREAS, the citrus industry is a vital part of the economies of Indian River County and St. Lucie County, collectively referred to as the "Counties" s and, WHEREAS, the University of Florida/Institute for Food and Agricultural ' Sciences currently funds sixty percent ( 60%) of the costs for a Multi-County Citrus Agent to provide services to the citrus industry in the Counties, hereinafter referred to as "Agent" s and, , I WHEREAS, St . Lucie County currently funds the remaining forty percent (40% ) of the costs of the Agents and, important services provided to its citrus industry b the WHEREAS, In recognition of the Impo t err p y y Agent, Indian River is willing to contribute to St. Lucii' s portion of the funding of the position , and, WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to share forty percent (40%) of the Agent' s salary based upon their respective pro rata share of the total citrus acres in the two Counties . NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual advantages accruing to the parties and the benefits, promises, and consideration hereinafter set out, the School and the County agree as follows . 1 . GENERAL. This Agreement is entere into pursuant to Section 163 . 01, Florida Statutes, Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act . T�lis Agreement embodies the whole understanding of the parties. There are no premises, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those contained therein , and this Agreement shall supersede all previous telecommunications, representations, or agreement , either verbal or written, between the parties hereto . 2 . PURPOSE AND INTENT. It is the intent of the parties to maximize the use of 1 JOSEPH E. SMITH, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SAINT LUCIE COUNTY FILE 8 3841329 08/04/2013 at 041)5 PM OR BOOK 3524 PAGE 2873 - 2877 Doc Type: AGR RECORDING: $44.00 funds to provide programming to the citrus industry in both Counties . 3 . ST. - LUCIE RESPONSIBILITIES , St . Lucie' s responsibilities hereunder shall be as follows : A. Employ Multi-County Citrus Agent ( "Agent" ) pursuant to agreement with Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ( " IFAS" ), University of Florida . The Agent shall be subject to tf a same policies and benefits as may be applicable to other St . Lucie no - bargaining unit employees . A copy of the job description for the Agent is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A." The Indian River County Extension Director shall participate in the selection process for the Agent . Be On or before June 1, 2014 and each June 1st thereafter, St . Lucie County shall notify Indian River County Iof the amount of the annual cost of the salary for the Citrus Agent for the upcoming fiscal year. The amount of Indian River County' s contribution shall not In by more than three percent ( 3%) over the contribution for the previous fiscal year. At the end of each quarter, St . Lucie County shall provide to Indian River County a summary of the salary expenses actually incurred during such quarter. 4 . INDIAN RIVER RESPONSIBILITIES. A. The parties acknowledge and; agree that the Indian River County Extension Director participatedli in the selection of the current Agent . The Indian River Extension Director shall participate in the selection of any subsequent Agent . The Indian River County Extension Director shall also participate in the OF/ IFAS iannual evaluation process of the Citrus Agent . Be For Fiscal Year 2012-2013, Indian River County shall contribute eleven thousand and 00/100 dollars ( 11,000:00 ) to St .Lucie County towards the local share of thesalary. of the Agent . Payment shall be due within thirty ( 30) days of the effective date of this Agreement . For subsequent fiscal years, Indian River Count shall contribute to St . Lucie County an amount equal to forty-seven percent (47% ) of the local share of the salary of the Agent . Such payments shall be made on a quarterly basis in arrears, during the fiscal year being funded and shall be equal to forty-seven percent (47%) of the amount indicated in the quarterly summary provided by St. Lucie County. if the salary of the Agent is not incurred for any portion of the fiscal year, because of a vacancy in the Agent position or otherwise, Indian River County's obligation shall be reduced accordingly. 2 funds to provide programming to the citrus industry in both Counties . 3 . ST. - LUCIE RESPONSIBILITIES , St . Lucie' s responsibilities hereunder shall be as follows : A. Employ Multi-County Citrus Agent ( "Agent" ) pursuant to agreement with Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ( " IFAS" ), University of Florida . The Agent shall be subject to tf a same policies and benefits as may be applicable to other St . Lucie no - bargaining unit employees . A copy of the job description for the Agent is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A." The Indian River County Extension Director shall participate in the selection process for the Agent . Be On or before June 1, 2014 and each June 1st thereafter, St . Lucie County shall notify Indian River County Iof the amount of the annual cost of the salary for the Citrus Agent for the upcoming fiscal year. The amount of Indian River County' s contribution shall not In by more than three percent ( 3%) over the contribution for the previous fiscal year. At the end of each quarter, St . Lucie County shall provide to Indian River County a summary of the salary expenses actually incurred during such quarter. 4 . INDIAN RIVER RESPONSIBILITIES. A. The parties acknowledge and; agree that the Indian River County Extension Director participatedli in the selection of the current Agent . The Indian River Extension Director shall participate in the selection of any subsequent Agent . The Indian River County Extension Director shall also participate in the OF/ IFAS iannual evaluation process of the Citrus Agent . Be For Fiscal Year 2012-2013, Indian River County shall contribute eleven thousand and 00/100 dollars ( 11,000:00 ) to St .Lucie County towards the local share of thesalary. of the Agent . Payment shall be due within thirty ( 30) days of the effective date of this Agreement . For subsequent fiscal years, Indian River Count shall contribute to St . Lucie County an amount equal to forty-seven percent (47% ) of the local share of the salary of the Agent . Such payments shall be made on a quarterly basis in arrears, during the fiscal year being funded and shall be equal to forty-seven percent (47%) of the amount indicated in the quarterly summary provided by St. Lucie County. if the salary of the Agent is not incurred for any portion of the fiscal year, because of a vacancy in the Agent position or otherwise, Indian River County's obligation shall be reduced accordingly. 2 5 . TERM ; TERMINATION , This Agreement shall be effective for a period of two ( 2 ) years beginning retroactively on October 1, 2012 and ending September 30, 2014 . Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other. This Agreement will be automatically renewed upon the same terms and conditions for successive one year periods unless either party determines to erminate the Agreement by providing written notice of the termination at least ninety (90) prior to the expiration of the current term . 6 . NOTICES. All notices, requests, consents, and other communications required permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing ( including telex and telegraphic communication ) and shall be ( as elected by the person giving such notice ) hand delivered by messenger or courier service, telecommunicated, or mailed ( airmail if international ) by registered or certified mail ( postage prepaid ), return receipt requested, and addressed to : As to Indian River County : With a copy to . Indian River County Administrator Indian River County Attorney 180127th Street, Building A 180127 th Street, Building A Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Vero Beach, Florida 32960 As to St . Lucie County : With a copy to : St . Lucie County Administrator St . Lucie County Attorney 2300 Virginia Avenue 2300 Virginia Avenue Administration Annex Administration Annex Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 or to such other address as any party may designate by notice complying with the terms of this Section . Each such notice shall be .deemed delivered ': (a ) on the date delivered if by personal delivery, ( b ) on the date telecommunicated if by telegraph , (c) on the date of transmission with confirmed answer back if by telex, and ( d ) on the date upon which the return receipt is signed or delivery is refused or the notice is designated by the postal authorities as not deliverable, as the case may be, if mailed . 7 . PUBLIC RECORDS. The parties shall ! allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other materials subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by either party in conjunction with this Agreement. 8 . PUBLIC RECORDS . The parties shall allow public access to all documents, paper, letters, or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made 3 r �L 5 . TERM ; TERMINATION , This Agreement shall be effective for a period of two ( 2 ) years beginning retroactively on October 1, 2012 and ending September 30, 2014 . Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other. This Agreement will be automatically renewed upon the same terms and conditions for successive one year periods unless either party determines to erminate the Agreement by providing written notice of the termination at least ninety (90) prior to the expiration of the current term . 6 . NOTICES. All notices, requests, consents, and other communications required permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing ( including telex and telegraphic communication ) and shall be ( as elected by the person giving such notice ) hand delivered by messenger or courier service, telecommunicated, or mailed ( airmail if international ) by registered or certified mail ( postage prepaid ), return receipt requested, and addressed to : As to Indian River County : With a copy to . Indian River County Administrator Indian River County Attorney 180127th Street, Building A 180127 th Street, Building A Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Vero Beach, Florida 32960 As to St . Lucie County : With a copy to : St . Lucie County Administrator St . Lucie County Attorney 2300 Virginia Avenue 2300 Virginia Avenue Administration Annex Administration Annex Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 or to such other address as any party may designate by notice complying with the terms of this Section . Each such notice shall be .deemed delivered ': (a ) on the date delivered if by personal delivery, ( b ) on the date telecommunicated if by telegraph , (c) on the date of transmission with confirmed answer back if by telex, and ( d ) on the date upon which the return receipt is signed or delivery is refused or the notice is designated by the postal authorities as not deliverable, as the case may be, if mailed . 7 . PUBLIC RECORDS. The parties shall ! allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other materials subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by either party in conjunction with this Agreement. 8 . PUBLIC RECORDS . The parties shall allow public access to all documents, paper, letters, or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made 3 r �L or received by them in conduction with this Agreement . 9 . ASSIGNMENT. Neither party shall assign the Agreement to any other persons or firm without first obtaining the other party' s written approval . 10 . FILING : AMENDMENT. This Agreement shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Indian River County, Florida, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County, Florida, prior to its effectiveness . This Agreement may only be amended by written document signed by all parties and filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Indian River County, Florida, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court of St',. Lucie County, Florida . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the execution by their duly authorized officials as of the date aforesaid . ATTEST : Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS and Comptroller INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ••, •SXpNERS . ; r . N 0 000 , � ® a off' '•o�� Bye Bye � a • � : Deputy Clerk seph E . Flescher, Chairman Approved 'by BCC: May 7 . 20.1 : Approved : Approved las to form and legal sufficiency . Moe% 06 -C J eph Baird, County Administrator Alan S. Polackwich, Sr., County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: �� O ST. LUCIE i I COUNTY, FLORIDA B - BY: 7T1700f w - Chairman 3a� C a . -_- - PPROVED ASTO FORM AND .�� CORE NES • �CRC'�JP BY : County At r y g :\atty\agreemnt\interloc\citrusagent.irc.slc. doc 4 r � or received by them in conduction with this Agreement . 9 . ASSIGNMENT. Neither party shall assign the Agreement to any other persons or firm without first obtaining the other party' s written approval . 10 . FILING : AMENDMENT. This Agreement shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Indian River County, Florida, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County, Florida, prior to its effectiveness . This Agreement may only be amended by written document signed by all parties and filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Indian River County, Florida, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court of St',. Lucie County, Florida . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the execution by their duly authorized officials as of the date aforesaid . ATTEST : Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS and Comptroller INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ••, •SXpNERS . ; r . N 0 000 , � ® a off' '•o�� Bye Bye � a • � : Deputy Clerk seph E . Flescher, Chairman Approved 'by BCC: May 7 . 20.1 : Approved : Approved las to form and legal sufficiency . Moe% 06 -C J eph Baird, County Administrator Alan S. Polackwich, Sr., County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: �� O ST. LUCIE i I COUNTY, FLORIDA B - BY: 7T1700f w - Chairman 3a� C a . -_- - PPROVED ASTO FORM AND .�� CORE NES • �CRC'�JP BY : County At r y g :\atty\agreemnt\interloc\citrusagent.irc.slc. doc 4 r � EXHIBIT `"A►► Position # 00014064 Fruit Crops Extension Agent I, 11,9 III or IV ( Multi-county) University of Florida/IFAS Extension at St . Lucie County Fort Pierce, Florida (South Extension District) Closing date : 4 weeks after initial posting date Position Summary There are approximately 127, 000 acres of citrus managed by 600 different producers on Florida's Treasure Coast ( Indian River, St . Lucie, and Martin counties) . The successful fruit crops extension agent will develop , implement, evaluate and promote comprehensive educational programs to help producers and landowners more effectively interpret and use findings of current science and technology. This agent will be expected to teach the most effective strategies to deal with Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ), Best Management Practices ( BMPs) to protect water quality, water management ( e. g. , irrigation, drainage, policy) , labor ( e . g. , laws, relations, shortage, productivity) , business (e . g., management, marketing, risk management ) and other related topics . The agent will also help producers and landowners explore the viability of alternative land uses and enterprises. The agent must develop effective working relationship's with the citrus grower organizations, other producer groups, advisory committees, community leaders, media, related state and local agencies, and the general public. The successful candidate will work with other county extension faculty in the South District, other citrus agents, and extension specialists and researchers located at the Citrus Research and Education Center ( Lake Alfred ) , the Indian River Research and Education Center ( Ft . Pierce ), other centers in central and south Florida, and the main Univ. of Florida campus (Gainesville ) . All extension agents also devote at least 5% of their extension programming to the OF/IFAS 4- H Youth Development program . Qualifications This position requires a Bachelor's degree ( Master' s degree preferred ) with a strong academic background in plant science, horticultural science, crop science, entomology, plant pathology, soil and water science, agricultural and biological `engineering, or a closely . related field . The successful candidate must be capable of joining and working with other regional citrus experts . A background check and a drug test will be required prior to employment . Experience working in multicultural settings and coursework/training on multicultural topics are also desirable . Extension programming is a cooperative undertaking between county administration and the institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida . As such both partners are involved in the supervision of the office and contribute to the salary and support resources . The home base for this position is St . Lucie County ( http ://www. stlucieco . eov), which is a southeastern Florida coastal county with a population "'of more than 200, 000. 5 r ii EXHIBIT `"A►► Position # 00014064 Fruit Crops Extension Agent I, 11,9 III or IV ( Multi-county) University of Florida/IFAS Extension at St . Lucie County Fort Pierce, Florida (South Extension District) Closing date : 4 weeks after initial posting date Position Summary There are approximately 127, 000 acres of citrus managed by 600 different producers on Florida's Treasure Coast ( Indian River, St . Lucie, and Martin counties) . The successful fruit crops extension agent will develop , implement, evaluate and promote comprehensive educational programs to help producers and landowners more effectively interpret and use findings of current science and technology. This agent will be expected to teach the most effective strategies to deal with Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ), Best Management Practices ( BMPs) to protect water quality, water management ( e. g. , irrigation, drainage, policy) , labor ( e . g. , laws, relations, shortage, productivity) , business (e . g., management, marketing, risk management ) and other related topics . The agent will also help producers and landowners explore the viability of alternative land uses and enterprises. The agent must develop effective working relationship's with the citrus grower organizations, other producer groups, advisory committees, community leaders, media, related state and local agencies, and the general public. The successful candidate will work with other county extension faculty in the South District, other citrus agents, and extension specialists and researchers located at the Citrus Research and Education Center ( Lake Alfred ) , the Indian River Research and Education Center ( Ft . Pierce ), other centers in central and south Florida, and the main Univ. of Florida campus (Gainesville ) . All extension agents also devote at least 5% of their extension programming to the OF/IFAS 4- H Youth Development program . Qualifications This position requires a Bachelor's degree ( Master' s degree preferred ) with a strong academic background in plant science, horticultural science, crop science, entomology, plant pathology, soil and water science, agricultural and biological `engineering, or a closely . related field . The successful candidate must be capable of joining and working with other regional citrus experts . A background check and a drug test will be required prior to employment . Experience working in multicultural settings and coursework/training on multicultural topics are also desirable . Extension programming is a cooperative undertaking between county administration and the institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida . As such both partners are involved in the supervision of the office and contribute to the salary and support resources . The home base for this position is St . Lucie County ( http ://www. stlucieco . eov), which is a southeastern Florida coastal county with a population "'of more than 200, 000. 5 r ii 5 . 7 . 13 134D 3120130039695 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF between JEFFREY R SMITH , CLERK OF COURT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FL INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BK: 2679 PG: 641 Page 1 of 5 6/17/2013 3 : 21 PM and ST. LUCIE COUNTY relating to MULTI-COUNTY CITRUS AGENT THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made this 7th day of May , 2013, by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as " Indian River", and ST. LUCIE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida , hereinafter referred to as "St . Lucie" . WHEREAS, the citrus industry is a vital part of the economies of Indian River County and St . Lucie County, collectively referred to as the "Counties" ; and, WHEREAS, the University of Florida/institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences currently funds sixty percent ( 60%) of the costs for a Multi -County Citrus Agent to provide services to the citrus industry in the Counties, hereinafter referred to as "Agent" ; and , WHEREAS, St . Lucie County currently funds the remaining forty percent (40%) of the costs of the Agent, and, WHEREAS, in recognition of the important services provided to its citrus industry by the Agent, Indian River is willing to contribute to St . Lucie' s portion of the funding of the position ; and , WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to share forty percent (40% ) of the Agent' s salary based upon their respective pro rata share of the total citrus acres in the two Counties . NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual advantages accruing to the parties_ _ and the benefits, promises, and consideration hereinafter set out, the School and the County agree as follows : 1 . GENERAL, This Agreement is entered into pursuant to Section 163 . 01, Florida Statutes, Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act . This Agreement embodies the whole understanding of the parties . There are no premises, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those contained therein , and this Agreement shall supersede all previous telecommunications, representations, or agreements, either verbal or written , between the parties hereto . 2 . PURPOSE AND INTENT, It is the intent of the parties to maximize the use of 1 JOSEPH E. SMITH, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SAINT LUCIE COUNTY FILE 0 3841329 06/0412013 a104:05 PM OR BOOK 3524 PAGE 2873 - 2877 Doc Type: AGR RECORDING: $44.00