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Home My WebLink About2017-0863120170034853 RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JEFFREY R SMITH, CLERK OF COURT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FL BK: 3033 PG: 643 Page 1 of 5 6/16/2017 9:42 AM INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF VERO BEACH AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS CHAPTER 333 FLORIDA STATUTES THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1-1th day of June , 2017, by and between the City of Vero Beach, Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY", and Indian River County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY", WHEREAS, the CITY and the COUNTY constitute "political subdivisions" pursuant to chapter 333 of the Florida Statutes, with respect to the adoption and enforcement of airport zoning regulations under the provisions of that chapter; and WHEREAS, the CITY owns and operates the Vero Beach Regional Airport (hereafter the "AIRPORT" or "VRB") which is situated entirely within the municipal limits of the CITY and is bordered by unincorporated Indian River County. WHEREAS, certain activities and uses of land in the immediate vicinity of airports as enumerated in s. 333.03(2), F.S., are not compatible with normal airport operations, and may, if not regulated, also endanger the lives of airport users, adversely affect their health, or otherwise limit the accomplishment of normal activities; and WHEREAS, some airport hazard areas appertaining to the AIRPORT are located wholly or partly in the territorial limits of the CITY, while other such areas are located wholly or partly in the territorial limits of the COUNTY; and WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY have heretofore adopted regulations pursuant to chapter 333, and those regulations will be updated, if necessary, in order to comply with subsequent changes to the statute; and WHEREAS, by entering into this Interlocal Agreement pursuant to the provisions of s. 163.01 and s. 333.03(b)1., F.S., the CITY and the COUNTY acknowledge their obligation, in conformity with s. 333.03(1)(b)1., F.S., to adopt, administer, and enforce airport zoning regulations applicable to the airport hazard areas, and to the extent allowed by law restrict the use of land adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the Airport to activities and purposes compatible with the continuation of normal airport operations including landing and takeoff of aircraft in order to promote public health, safety, and general welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the forgoing and the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, it is agreed between the CITY and the COUNTY as follows: Section 1. Airport Zoning Regulations. Pursuant to the procedures specified in s. 333.05, F.S., the CITY and the COUNTY shall proceed to concurrently develop, administer, and enforce updated airport protection zoning regulations and airport land use compatibility zoning regulations governing the use of land on, adjacent to, or in the immediate vicinity of the AIRPORT, in compliance with Chapter 333, Florida Statutes. Nothing in this Agreement shall N:\Client Docs\Airport\2017.5.8 City County Airport Interlocal.docx obligate the CITY or the COUNTY to revise its land development regulations to regulate (1) the height that trees are permitted to grow; (2) the offsite impacts of lights and illumination used in connection with streets, parking, signs and uses of land; (3) the offsite use of high energy beam devices; or (4) activities that produce offsite interference with navigational signals or radio communications, except to the extent the COUNTY shall voluntarily obligate itself to do so pursuant to an amendment to this Agreement executed pursuant to the provisions of s. 163.01 and s. 333.03(b)1., Florida Statutes. Section 2. Development Review. The CITY and the COUNTY acknowledge their respective obligations, in conformance with s. 333.03(1)(b)1., F.S., to adopt, administer and enforce airport protection zoning regulations and airport land use compatibility zoning regulations to the extent allowed by law to restrict the incompatible uses specified in s. 333.03(2), F.S. The COUNTY shall notify the CITY of any development permit applications having potential to create any new airport hazards or new incompatible use of land described in Chapter 333, F.S. The County's Technical Review Committee shall request input from the CITY during the application review process. The CITY and the COUNTY shall use Chapter 164, Florida Statutes, the Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act to resolve any disputes. Section 3. Notices Any notice to the CITY shall be sent to: With a Copy to: City of Vero Beach Airport Director's Office 3400 Cherokee Drive (32960) P.O. Box 1389 Vero Beach, Florida 32961-1389 Any notice to the COUNTY shall be sent to: County Administrator Indian River County 1801 27th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 City of Vero Beach City Manager 1053 20th Place PO Box 1389 Vero Beach, Florida 32961-1389 With a Copy to: County Administrator Indian River County 1801 27th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 Section 4. No Financial Liability, Attorney's fees and Costs. This Agreement shall not be construed to provide any party hereto with a right to monetary damages or to otherwise impose any financial liability upon any party hereto. In any action to enforce this Agreement, or any resolution, proceeding or any other dispute arising under this Agreement, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees and costs. Page 2 of 5 N:\Client Docs\Airport\2017.5.8 City County Airport Interlocal.docx Section 5. Disclaimer of Third -Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the CITY and the COUNTY and no right, privilege or cause of action shall by reason hereof accrue upon, to, or for the benefit of any third party, including without limitation any other municipality, county, state agency or federal agency. Nothing in this Agreement is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give any person, corporation, partnership, trust, private entity, agency or other governmental entity any right, privilege, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement or any provisions or conditions hereof. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to be a development agreement within the meaning contemplated in Sections 163.3220-3243, F.S. Section 6. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any action to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Indian River County, Florida. Section 7. Recording and Filing. This Interlocal Agreement (and all future amendments hereto, if any) shall be recorded in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida and filed with the FDOT (Aviation Office MS -46) pursuant to ss. 333.03(3) and 163.01(11), F.S. The CITY and the COUNTY shall file their respective airport zoning codes, rules, and regulations, and amendments and proposed and granted variances thereto with FDOT pursuant to s. 333.03(3), F.S., within 30 days after they are adopted or issued. Section 8. Term, Amendment, and Termination of Agreement. The term of this Interlocal Agreement shall be thirty years from its effective date. However, prior to its expiration, the parties shall either (1) execute a replacement interlocal agreement; or (2) create a joint airport protection zoning board, as required by s. 333.03(1)(b), F.S. This Agreement may be amended from time to time pursuant the provisions of s. 163.01, F.S. Section 9. Effective Date. This Interlocal Agreement shall become effective upon its execution by both parties and its recording with the Clerk to the Board pursuant s. 163.01(11). F.S. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed the AGREEMENT on the date entered in the first paragraph above. REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 3 of 5 N:\Client Docs\Airport\2017.5.8 City County Airport Interlocal.docx Indian River County Attest: Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA Board of County Commissioners of Indian INDIAN RIVER COUNTY River County CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER /*.• • ......... ft-• ec).. *Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman Deputy Clerk STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER .?4•-• -.:9;17 • • • J. -1j c ..... e: June 13, 2017 Approved as to form and legal sufficiency By: Print: s:),.,c The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this uth day of June , 2017, by Joseph E. Flescher, as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County. He is personally known to me or produced as identification and did/did not take an oath. NOTARY PUBLIC / • Sign: Print: Misty L. • rsel State of Florida at Large Commission No. FF 65450 My Commission Expires: Page 4 of 5 N:\Client Docs\Airport\2017.5.8 City County Airport Interlocal.docx w.1w 018 CITY OF VERO BEACH ATTEST: (-7,) Si iVyr: ntofl. krc3L47, Sign: "--4 Tampy K. E)ursick Laura Moss, City:Clerk Mayor STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 1 3 day of 2017, by Laura Moss, as Mayor, and attested by Tammy K. Bursick, as City Clerk of the City of Vero Beach, Florida. They are both known to me and did not take an oath. SHERRI PHILO *71 MY COMMISSION # GG 018401 EXPIRES: December 3, 2020 Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Sign: Print: 'CY, State of Florida at Large Commission No. My Commission Expires: NOTARY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW ay eR. Co ent City urney Approved as to technical requirements: Ericson W. Menger Airport Director App d as conforming to m c J. es R. O'Connor ity Manager Approved as to techn* Timothy J. Mc y Planning and D- elopment Director Page 5 of 5 N:\Client Docs\Airport\2017.5.8 City County Airport Interlocal.docx CITY OF VERO BEACH ATTEST: Sign: Sign: Tammy K. Bursick City Clerk STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER Laura Moss Mayor The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2017, by Laura Moss, as Mayor, and attested by Tammy K. Bursick, as City Clerk of the City of Vero Beach, Florida. They are both known to me and did not take an oath. Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: NOTARY PUBLIC Sign: - Print: State of Florida at Large Commission No. My Commission Expires: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Approved as conforming to municipal policy: Wayne R. Coment James R. O'Connor City Attorney City Manager Approved as to technical Approved as to technical requirements: requirements: Ericson W. Menger Timothy J. McGarry Airport Director Planning and Development Director Page 5 of 5 N:\Client Docs\Airport\2017.5.8 City County Airport Interlocal.docx STATE . rt.ORIDA INDIAN RIvER COUNTY THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT CORY OF ! E ORIGINAL ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE. EFFR - R. S IT , - ERK I// 1 DATE Q DC