HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-008QSECOND AMENDMENT TO INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
CARES ACT AGREEMENT
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CARES ACT
AGREEMENT ("Amendment") is entered into as of the 1�44day of 1 , 2021 by
- - - -- - and -between Indian River --County; a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose -address is -
1801 27`x' Street, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960 ("Recipient"), and City of Fellsmere, a municipality,
whose address is 22 S. Orange Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948 (the "Subrecipient").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Recipient and Subrecipient entered into the Indian River County CARES Act
Agreement, which set forth a scope of work for the use of CARES Act funds by the Subrecipient
(the "Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, Recipient and Subrecipient entered into the First Amendment to Agreement,
which revised the Scope of Work/Spending Plan and increased the funding from $209,067 to
$309,067; and
WHEREAS, the Recipient and Subrecipient wish to amend the Agreement again to
increase the funding in the Agreement from $309,067 to $520,000 and revise the revised scope of
work to reflect the uses of the additional funding;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertakings herein and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties
agree, as follows:
1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.
2. Amendment of Section 18 Payments. Section 18 of the Agreement is stricken in its
entirety and replaced to read as follows:
"(18) PAYMENTS
a. The Recipient will make reimbursements to Subrecipient in the maximum amount of
$520,000."
3. Amendment of Section 31 (Scone of Work). Section 31 of the Agreement is stricken in
its entirety and replaced to read as follows:
"(31) SCOPE OF WORK
The Sub recipient shall perform the tasks as identified and set forth in the Revised
Scope of Work, which is Second Revised Attachment A."
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4. Revised Attachment "A" to the Agreement shall be removed and replaced with Second
Revised Attachment "A", which is attached to this Amendment.
5. All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Recipient and Subrecipient have executed this instrument this 5 th
- day of January - 2021-.
CITY OF FELLSMERE
22 S. Orange Street,
Fellsmere, Florida 32948
By:
Mark D. Mathes, City Manager
ATTEST:
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Maria Suarez -Sanchez, Ci Clerk
Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency
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Warren Dill I—/y-2-oz(
City Attorney
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, �QRID
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Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman ''
Board of County Commissioners
Approved by BCC January 5, 2021
Attest:
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Circuit Court
and Comptroller
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Deputy Clerk
Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency
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County Attorney
Jason E
County
Second Revised Attachment A
Spending Plan for CARES Act Funding
Provide for Pay with Hazard Bonus to Police Officers $35,000
Police Officers have been responding to public emergencies throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. As allowed by CARES
Act Funding guidelines, the City of Fellsmere will utilize CARES funding a hazard bonus ($35,000 total) from March 1,
2020 through December 30, 2020. Pay will be provided to officers on payroll as of the effective date of the CARES Act
Funding Agreement between the City of Fellsmere and Indian River County and shall be based on the front-line duty
time during the pandemic.
Provide Personal Protective Equipment for Businesses $ 3,000
The City of Fellsmere maintains a mask order for business employees. The City will utilize CARES funding to purchase
and distribute personal protective equipment (masks and sanitizer) to all brick and mortar businesses in the City as a
_ -means- to_more effectively -implement -the mask -mandate and, reduce the spread of-COVID. - =----- -. _
Conduct Public Outreach/Education on Covid-19 prevention and Mask Order $ 2,000
Fellsmere has seen a spike in COVID cases and has a population that has shown reluctance to mask wearing, a proven
action to reduce the spread. The City will utilize a variety of means to share information on the value and benefits of
wearing a mask in protecting yourself and others. Funds will be used to prepare, copy, and distribute information
regarding mask wearing. Funds may also be used for community testing.
Install Ion Generators in AC System of City Hall and PW/PD $10,000
Ion Generators are a proven technology for the reduction of harmful bacteria and viruses. Ion Generators will be
installed in all air conditioning systems within the City of Fellsmere City Hall and Police/Public Works complexes.
Provide for sealed doors/pass-throughs for Utility Cashiers $70,000
Current operations for Utility Cashiers include half partition walls in open air rooms with open pass throughs. Given the
airborne nature of the Covid-19, a new wall will be constructed to provide an air -tight separation between the public and
employees and will utilize intercom communication and pass-through drawers to ensure constant separation of air
spaces.
Provide for sealed doors/pass-throughs for Police and Public Works Lobby $60,000
Current operations for the Police/Public Works lobbies include open air pass throughs and non -air -tight doors. Given
the airborne nature of the Covid-19, a new wall will be constructed to provide an air -tight separation between the public
and employees and will utilize intercom communication and pass-through drawers to ensure separation of air spaces.
Renovate Council Chambers to allow for social distance seating $110,000
Current operations in the City Council Chambers do not allow for social distancing of council members, staff or the
public. Joining Council Chambers with an un -used adjacent room would allow space to spread seating for staff and the
public to maintain social distancing, a proven means to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. This would also then allow the
City Council members to spread across the entire dais providing social distance for the Council members as well.
Council Technology $30,000
The City of Fellsmere has utilized virtual public meetings since the onset of COVID. The City will continue to utilize this
meeting format to allow public participation without the need to physically attend city meetings. The City will purchase
and install technology in the Council Chambers and scanning technology to allow for virtual meetings, enhance
document presentation at such meetings, and to allow document access for remote employees.
Emergency Protective Measures $25,000
The City of Fellsmere responded to COVID by purchasing personal protective equipment for its employees, modifying
workspaces, implementing telework and virtual public meetings. This task addresses expenses related to implementing
emergency protective measures through 12/30/2020 to protect staff and the general public.
Broadband Enhancement Study & Implementation $175,000
As funds allows, the City of Fellsmere will identify impediments to broadband access for residents and businesses and
implement solutions to enhance broadband service to the community.
Contingency $TBD
This task will be utilized if funds are available for other COVID expenses that have not been identified to date.
22 South Orange Street Fellsmere, Florida 32948-6700
Phone: 772-571-1616 Fax: 772-571-8615