HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-062 AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
OF JOE EARMAN ISLAND
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 2nd day of May, 2017, by and between Indian
River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, 1801 27`h Street, Vero Beach, FL
32960 ("County") and Coastal Conservation Association, Inc., a not for profit corporation
registered to do business in the State of Florida, 4061 Forrestal Avenue, Suite 8, Orlando, FL
32806 ("Association").
WHEREAS, Joe Earman Island is a spoil island in the Indian River Lagoon, the
northernmost of what are known as the outer Lost Tree Islands, located about 1 mile north of the
Merill Barber Bridge, jointly owned by the County, the City of Vero Beach and the Town of
Indian River Shores; and
WHEREAS, the island is named after Joe Earman, Sr., a long time Vero Beach resident
who was active in the community for over 60 years; and;
WHEREAS, Earman Island is improved with a boat dock, paths and two picnic
pavilions. The island is accessible only by boat and vegetation consists mostly of mangroves and
Australian Pine trees; and
WHEREAS, the Coastal Conservation Association is a not for profit corporation that has
local chapters throughout the United States and Florida, including a Treasure Coast Chapter; and
WHEREAS, the Association has offered to enter into an arrangement with the County in
which the Association will provide volunteer services to clean-up and maintain Earman Island,
as set forth more fully herein; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to accept the Association's offer, recognizing that the
arrangement will result in a public — private cooperative effort which will benefit, and provide
increased recreational opportunities for,the residents of and visitors to Indian River County.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein.
2. ASSOCIATION SERVICES. The Association shall provide volunteer services,
from time to time, but no less than once every three months, to (a) remove trash, brush and small
tree debris from the useable areas of Earman Island, and generally maintain such areas in a neat
and clean condition, and (b) perform other mutually agreeable services for the betterment of
Earman Island. The Association shall maintain a log of such services, including the identity of
each volunteer, a description of the services performed, and date and time that such services
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were performed. Copies of the log shall be provided periodically, or upon request, to the
County's Conservation Lands Manager ("County Manager").
3. COUNTY COORDINATION. The Association shall generally communicate
with the County Manager with respect to upcoming projects or other significant events involving
Earman Island. At the County's election, the County Manager may manage and coordinate
Association volunteer services on Earman Island. Upon request of the County Manager, the
Association shall demonstrate, through log entries or otherwise, its compliance with the
volunteer services requirement of this Agreement.
4. INSURANCE. The Association shall maintain (a) general liability insurance
providing coverage with respect to its activities on Earman Island in the minimum amount of one
million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. The County shall be listed as an additional
named insured on such policy, and (b) State of Florida required workers' compensation
insurance providing coverage for employees performing services under this Agreement. The
Association shall provide current certificates of insurance demonstrating compliance with this
section throughout the term of this Agreement.
5. TERM. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution by all
parties, and shall terminate on April 30, 2018.
6. TERMINATION. Either party shall have a right to terminate this Agreement in
the event of material breach by the other party. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon
60 days written notice to the other party.
7. SIGNS. During the term of this Agreement, subject to the prior approval of the
County, the Association may post a sign identifying the volunteer work done by the Association
on Earman Island.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County and the Association have caused this Agreement
to be executed in their respective names as of the date first set forth above.
ATTEST: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Courts, ........ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
and Comptroller .�ov��j�CObttij ,QF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY("County")
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