HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-033Jones Pier Conservation Area Use Agreement
Town of Indian River Shores and Indian River County
This Jones Pier Conservation Area Use Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into this 7 th day
of February2023, by and between the Town of Indian River Shores (Town) and Indian River
County (County) for the purpose of providing the Town use of the Jones Pier Conservation Area
("Jones Pier") boat dock
Whereas, the mutual aid agreement between the Town and the Indian River County Sheriff's
Office (IRSO) provides for law enforcement activities on behalf of the IRSO that benefit the
County and the security of the Jones Pier; and
Whereas, the Town would like to install and operate a boat lift at the County's Jones Pier for use
by the Town's Public Safety Department's vessel that is used for law enforcement and other
maritime operations;
Now Therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and other valuable
consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as
follows:
1. The County authorizes the Town to install a boat lift at the Jones Pier boat dock located at
7770 Jungle Trail, Vero Beach, FL, 32963 for use by the Town's Public Safety
Department's vessel for law enforcement and other maritime operations.
2. The Town will be solely responsible for all costs associated with the installation of the boat
lift, which includes, but is not limited to, obtaining all necessary permits, designing,
installing electricity, and constructing the boat lift at an agreed upon location at the Jones
Pier boat dock.
3. The Town shall be responsible for maintaining the installed boat lift so long as this
Agreement is effective.
4. Once electricity is installed, the County will pay for the electric service to the boat lift.
5. The Town may install security cameras at the Jones Pier for the purpose of monitoring and
protecting the boat lift and other valuable property. The Town shall coordinate the
installation of the cameras with the County and the Town shall provide County with access
to the cameras for remote viewing.
6. Once the Agreement is terminated, the boat lift and all other site improvements (excluding
security cameras) shall become the property of the County. Security cameras shall be
removed by the Town.
7. Town shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, its commissioners, officers, agents,
officials, employees, and subcontractors from and against any and all claims, liabilities,
losses, damage, or causes of action which may arise from any misconduct, negligent act,
or omissions of either the Town or any of its respective agents, officers, or employees in
connection with the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification shall be by
means of the Town providing evidence of general liability insurance in the amount of
$1,000,000 per occurrence and naming Indian River County as an additional insured. The
Town shall maintain the insurance for as long as this Agreement is effective.
8. The Parties agree that the use of the boat lift is temporary and either parry may terminate
this Agreement, at their discretion, with 60 days' notice to the other party.
9. This Agreement is subject to the written approval by the Florida Communities Trust, a
funding partner for the purchase of the Jones Pier.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Town and County have executed this Agreement this 7 day of
February , 2023.
TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES
6001 N. State Road A 1 A
Indian River Shores, FL 32963
By:
Brian T. Foley, Mayor
Town of Indian River Shores
ATTEST:
Jam . ` utan, Town Clerk
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
1801 27th Street
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Vero Beach, FL, 32963 ••�y !o,.
By:
Joseph arman, an
Board of County Commissioners t°'�;; •.•1 ��' off'
Approved by BCC February 7, 2023
Attest:
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Circuit Court
and Comptroller
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Depu Clerk
ciency Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency
Dylan Reingold
County Attorney
Mighael C. Zito, Interim County
Administrator