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F2023
(DEP Contract ;Number)
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF -ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTT_C:i
FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Froject Grant ".greement - Development
This Agreement is made and entered into this __ day of
, 19 , by and between the State of Florida, DEPARTMENT
of Environmental Protection, hereinafter called the CFPARTMENT, and
Indian River County, hereinafter alled the �'ANTEE, lrtherance of
an approved public outdoor recreation prole^_t. =n ccn:ideration of
the mutual covenants contained herein and pursuant to s. 1170.023,
375.021 and 375.075, Florida Statutes, and Chapter �,2D-5, Fart V,
Florida Administrative Code, the parties hereto agree as Follows:
1. This Agreement shall be performed in accoraance with s.
370.023, 375.021 and 375.075, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 62D-5,
Part V, Florida Administrative Code, hereinafter called the RULE. The
GRANTEE shall comply with all provisions of the RULE, which is
incorporated into this Agreement by reference, as if :sully set forth
herein. Failure to comply with provisions of the RULE may result in
cancellation or the Agreement by the DEPARTMENT. Disputes concerning
the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be resolved
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by the DEPARTMENT whose decision shall be final and binding on the
GRANTEE. The DEPARTMENT may cancel this Agreement for failure by the
GRANTEE to perform pursuant to the terms and conditions .f this
Agreement. __ is the intent of the DEPARTMENT and the _-RANTEE that
none of the provisions cf s. 163.01, Ficrida Statutes, --*;ail have
application to this Agreement.
2. The DEPARTMENT has found that rublic outdoor recreation
is the primary purpose of the project- }:Hewn as South Park - Phase II
(Florida Recreation Development Asslctance Program ('�RDAP) ''roject
Number F20023), hereinafter called the PROJECT, and enters into this
Agreement with the GRANTEE for construct_�:n �f public ::ur_ioor
recreation facilities and improvements on real property, the legal
description of which is set forth in the PROJECT aoplicatfon. The
PROJECT application is incorporated into this Agreement ;;; reference
as if fully set forth herein.
3. The GRANTEE shall construct, or .ruse r; ie -onstructed,
certain public outdoor recreation facilities and improvements
consisting of the following PROJECT elements which may be modified by
the DEPARTMENT if GRANTEE shows good cause: Baseball Field, Basketball
Court, Tennis Court, renovate Baseball Fencing, resurface Tennis
Court, Parking and Other Related Support Facilities.
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4. The DEPARTMENT shall pay, on a reimbursement basis, to
the GRANTEE, funds not to exceed $100,000, which will pay the
DEPARTMENT'S share of the cost of the PROJECT. DEPARTMENT fund limits
are based upon the following:
DEPARTMENT Amount S .(;0, 000 ;,u'
GRANTF..E ilatch _ _0,000 =�
Type of Match Cash and/or In -Kind :service
The PROJECT reimbursement _equesz: -`",all include all documentation
required by the DEPAF.T:,ENT groper pre -Judi -i_ nd r_)st-audit
review. The DEPART'MENT'S C_-r:tra;:t Manager r.aii, within : x.ty (60)
days after receipt of a payment request, revi_w the work accomplished
to date under this Agreement and, if the work and payment request are
in accordance with all applicable requirements, approve the request
for payment. The DEPARTMENT Shall retain i')° of -he entire DEPARTMENT
amount until completion of t;e PROJECT rd all PROJECT moletion
documentation, as described _n the Florida Recreaticr: Development
Assistance Program CoT.Dleti.n Documentaticn, orm r'PS-AO37, referenced
in s. 62D-5.058(4) of the RULE, is submitter to the DEPARTMENT by the
GRANTEE.
5. Prior to commencement of PROJECT construction, the
GRANTEE shall submit for DEPARTMENT approval the documentation
described in the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
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Development Project Commencement Documentation Form, Form FPS -A034,
referenced in s. 62D-5.058(7)(c)of the RULE.
6. The Grantee shall obtain all required local, state and
federal environmental construction permits and approvals prior to
commencement of project construction and shall certif.; to the
Department by completing the :re-, r.st_ucLion Certification, FPS -A034,
referenced in s. 62D -5.058(7)(c) of the RULE.
7. The GRANTEE shall comply with the Division cf Recreation
and Parks' Gran-- and . f ontract :countabiiity _ rocedure, i?E"einafter
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called the PROCEDURE, reference :n S. 62D-5.058(3)(b)of the RULE, and
incorporated into this P.greement b; reference as if fully set forth
herein. The GRANTEE shall. ensure that all purchases of goods and
services for accomplishment of the PROJECT shall be secured in
accordance with the GRANTEE'S adopted procurement procedures.
Expenses representing tiie PROJECT _csuO, :ncluriing required matching
contribution, shall be :sported to the DEPARTMENT and summarized on
certification forms incorporated in the PP.00EDUR.E. The rROCEDURE
establishes uniform guidelines to be utilized by the DEPARTMENT and
the GRANTEE in accounting for FROJECT funds disbursed under the
PROJECT and sets forth principles for determining eligible costs,
supporting documentation and minimum reporting requirements.
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8. The GRANTEE shall retain all records supporting PROJECT
costs for three (s) years after the fiscal year in which the final
PROJECT payment was released by the DEPARTMENT or _intil final
resolution of matters resulting from any '_iticatien, claim or audit
that started prier to the expiration of ~he t^ree-year retention
period. The DEPARTMENT, State Audi=r General, `tate Comptroller and
other agencies or entities with jurisdiction shall have the right to
inspect and audit the GRANTEE'S records f:vr .=aid PROJEC'_ within the
retention period.
9. PROJECT funds may be reimbursed for eli�_ble
preagreement expenses (as defined in ' -;.059(29) --f t:he RULE)
incurred by GRANTEE prior to execution of this Agreement as set forth
in s.62D-5.055(9) of the RULE. The DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE fully
understand and agree that there shall be no reimbursement of PROJECT
funds by the DEPARTMENT for any expenditure made prior :he
-- execution of this A.crreement with the <rxception of those _xpenditures
which meet the requirements of the foregoing sections of the RULE.
10. This Agreement shall become eff?ctive upon execution
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and the GRANTEE shall complete construction of all PROJECT elements on
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or before — The completion date may be extended by
the DEPARTMENT for good cause at the written request of the GRANTEE
and such request must be made prior to the PROJECT completion date.
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11. The DEPARTMENT'S Contract Manager for the purpose of
this Agreement shall be responsible for ensuring performance of its
terms and conditions and shall approve all reimbursement reauests
prior to payment. The GRANTEE'S Liaison Agent, as dentified in the
PROJECT application, or successor, shay_ _ crn behalf f rhe GRANTEE
relative to the provisions of. this Aareevent. The GRANTEE'S Liaison
Agent, shall submit to the DEPARTMENT signed PPOJECT status reports
every ninety (90) days summarizing the work accompli hed, problems
encountered, percentage ;f completion, anc -.)--her Infcrmation, which may
be requested by the DEPARTMENT. Photograpr;s to reflec� the
con. -traction work accomplisher shall i;e surmitted when rhe DEPARTMENT
requests them.
1.2. All monies expended by the GRANTEE for the rurpose
contained herein shall be subject to pre—audit review and approval by
the Comptroller of Florida in accordance .ci.h -. 17.93, Olorida
Statutes.
13. Each party hereto agrees that '_t :3hail be :solely
responsible for the wrongful acts of its employees and agents.
However, nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver by either
party of its sovereign immunity or the provisions of s. 768.28,
Florida Statutes.
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14. The GRANTEE shall comply with ail federal, state and
local rules and reguiations in developing this PROJECT. The GRANTEE
acknowledges that this requirement includes compliance with all
federal, state and iccai health and safety rules and regulations. The
GP.ANTEE further agrees to insure -::at the GRANTEr'= contract will
include this provision in all. subc:;ntracrs 153ued as a result of this
Agreement.
.5. The GEPART:•9EIJT reser•res ne =igt.t zn eecr_ said
PROJECT and any a -.d all recoras ._fated tiere%c -n_j =-easonable
time.
:5. This rgreement may be un'lateraily canceled by the
DEPARTMENT in the event the GRANTEE refuses to allow public access to
all documents, papers, letters or other materials made or received in
conjunction with this Aareement pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
_19, Florida Statutes.
7. 7oilcwinq receipt of an audit report id :nr__fying any
reimbursement due the DEPARTMENT for non-compliance by the GRANTEE
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with this Agreement, the DEPARTMENT, following a review of the
documentation submitted by tine GRANTEE, will inform the GRANTEE in
writing of any reimbursement due the DEPARTMENT. The GRANTEE shall be
�I allowed a maximum of sixty (50) days from the date of such
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notification to submit additional pertinent documentati3n to offset
the amount identified as being due the DEPART:dENT.
18. The DEPARTMENT shall also have the right to demand a
refund, either in whole or in part, of tt.e FRDAP =-ands provided to the
SRANTEE for non-compliance with the terns of this Agreement. The
GRANTEE, noon such written notification. from the DEPAR.TIENT, shall
refund, and shall forthwith pay to the DEPARTMENT, the amount of money
demanded by the DEPARTMENT. suct: --efund sr -.ail 'include i::terest
calculated at two i2) percent over the :,_eva+linu prime rate as
reported by the Federal Reser-ie cn the ;ate *-ne DEPARTMENT calculates
t;e amount of refund due. Interest shah be calculated from the
date(s) of payment(s) to the GRANTEE by the DEPARTMENT to the date
repayment is made by GRANTEE.
19. The State cf Flcrida's performance and obligation to pay
under this Agreement ->t.: i-ition by the
Florida Legislature.
20. Allowable indirect .osis shall not exceed 15% of the
GRANTEE'S eligible wages and salaries. Indirect costs tnat exceed 15%
must be approved in advance by the DEPARTMENT to be considered
eligible PROJECT expenses.
21. If asphalt paving is required for the PROJECT it shall
conform to the Florida Department of Transportation's specifications
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for road and bridge construction. Bid specifications, contracts
and/or purchase orders of the GRANTEE must specify thickness of
asphalt and square yards to be paved.
22. Prior to final reimbursement, the GPANTEE must erect a
permanent information sign -)n the PROJECT site 'which credits PROJECT
funding cr a portion thereof, from _.rich De=Dartment of
Environmental Protection and the Florida Recreation Development
Assistance Program.
23. Land owned by the (;RANTEE, which is develecea or
acquired with FRDAP funds, shall be dedicatea in perpetuity by the
GRANTEE as an outdoor recreation site for the use and 1.enefit of the
public. The dedication must be recorded in the official public
property records by the GRANTEE. The GRANTEE shall ensure that the
PROJECT, if on GRANTEE -owned land and purchased or developed with
FRDAP funds, shall be managed for :utdoor recreation purposes for a
minimum period cf twenty-five (25) years from <_:e ccmoletion date set
forth in the PROJECT completion certificate. Land owned by an entity
other than the GRANTEE which GRANTEE controls by lease, management
agreement or dedication, and developed with FRDAP funds, shall be
managed as a public outdoor recreation area for a minimum period of
twenty-five (25) years from the completion date set forth in the
PROJECT completion certificate. Such PROJECT shall be open at
PM
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reasonable times and shall be managed in a safe and attractive manner
appropriate for public use. Should GRANTEE convert ail or part of the
PROJECT site to a use or uses other than public outdoor recreational
use, the GRANTEE shall replace the FRDAP facility, 3t i --s own expense,
with a project of comparable scope and quaiity approved by the
DEPARTMENT. T11 lleu cf sccepring a reoiacement c4 !it cze
DEPARTMENT :nay require return of all FRDAP `ends with interest as
specified in Paragraph 18.
24. The employment of unauthorized alien I-! any GRANTEE is
considered a violation of -7. <:74A(e) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act. If the GP.ANTEE �:no.:ingly employs .nal-�thorized
aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of
this Agreement. The GRANTEE shall be responsible for including this
provision in all. subcontracts with private organizations i:;sued as a
result of this Agreement.
25. No person on the grounds of race, creed, color, national
origin, age, sex, marital status or ability level, -hall be excluded
from participation in; be denied the proceeds or benefits of; or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination in performance of this
Agreement.
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26. This Agreement strictly prohibits the expenditure of
FRDAP funds for the purpose of lobbying the Florida Legisiature, the
ludicial branch, or a state agency.
27. Any local governmental ellti_`/, :—nprcfit _rganization,
or for-profit organization t" -.at is awar ea 'ur.ds _rcm a grants and
aids appropriation 6y a state agency shaii:
(a) If the amounts received exceed 1100,000, have an audit
performed in accordance ::itr. the rules _�f :he ::uaiter =neral
promulgated pursuant _. _..45, .lor ::a .:_ _�tes;
(b) If the amounts re_e-4 %ea exceed 25, J0, 'r,ut ao not exceed
$100,000, have an audit. Perftrmed is acccruance with the rules of the
Auditor General promulgated pursuant to s. 11.45, Florida Statutes, or
have a statement prepared by an independent certified ounlic
accountant which attests that the r-ceiving _zity Cr organization has
complied with the pre:s:ons of hUre;
(c) Tf the amounts received Jo not excee,i have the head
of the entity or or.ganizaticn attest, under penalties of perjury, that
the entity or organization has complied with the provisions of this
Agreement.
28. Pursuant to S. 215.422, Florida Statutes, the
DEPARTMENT's Project Manager shall have five (5) working days, unless
otherwise specified herein, to inspect and approve the services for
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payment. The DEPARTMENT must submit a request for payment to the
Florida DEPARTMENT of Banking and Finance within twenty (20) days; and
the DEPARTMENT of Banking and Finance has fifteen (15) days to issue a
warrant. Days are calculated from the date t --le invoice is received or
the date the services are received, inspected, and approved, whichever
is later, invoice rayment __quirenents do not start until a complete
and correct invoice has been received. Invoices which have to be
returned to the GRANTEE for _orrection(s) sri11 result in a delay in
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tte payment. A Vendor :mbuds-,ar ::as been _stawliti::ed w_ the
Florida DEPARTMENT of Banking ana Finance who may be contacted if a
contractor is experiencing problems in obtaining timely payment(s)
from a State of Florida agency. The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted
at 850/488-2924 or 1-800-848-3792.
29, in accordance with s. 215.422, Florida Statutes, the
DEPARTMENT shall pay t e (,PA.NTEE interest a rate as established by
Floridat_r a warrant in
s. 55.03(1), lor_da ate. -.ri rhe unpaid talance,
payment of an invoice is not issued within 40 days after receipt of a
correct invoice and receipt, inspection, and approval of the goods and
services. interest payments or less than $1 will not be enforced
unless the GRANTEE requests payment. The interest rate established
pursuant to s. 55.03(1), Florida Statutes, by Comptroller's Memorandum
No. 11 (1998-99) dated December 2, 1998, has been set at 10.0% per
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annum or .02740% per day. The revised interest rate for each calendar
year beyond 1999 for which the term of this Agreement is in effect can
be obtained by calling the DEPARTMENT of Banking and Finance, Vendor
Ombudsman at the .elephone number provided above or the DEPARTMENT's
Contracts Section at 250/922-5942.
30. A person or affiliate :no rias been placed on the
convicted vendor list following a conviction for public entity crime
may not perform work as a grantee, contractor, supplier,
subcontractor, or consultant under 3. contact •:.,ith any puplic entity,
and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the
threshold amount provided :n S. 4-87.017, "riorida Star_utes, or Category
Two, for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the
convicted vendor list.
31. In addition, a ropy of rhe audit or artestar.ion as
required in paragraph 27, shay_ be sutmitted rp the DEPARTMENT within
one (1) year from the PROJECT completion date is set for-Ji in the
PROJECT completion certificate.
32. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed
as granting any rights, privileges or interest in any third party
without mutual written agreement of the parties hereto.
33. It is understood by the parties that the amount of this
Agreement may be reduced should the Governor's Budget Office declare a
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revenue shortfall and assess a mandatory reserve. Should a shortfall
be declared, this Agreement may be reduced by the same percentage as
the DEPARTMENT is assessed for the mandatory reserve.
34. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the
parties. Any alterations, variations, chances, mcdificatlons or
waivers cf provisions or this lgreement -hull only be 'valid when they
have been reduced to writing, duly execut-i :y each of the parties
hereto, and attached to the original of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
presents to be duly executed on the day and year first above written.
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTI.IENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL FROTECTT_ON
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Division Director for esiJri_e)
Division of Recreation anti =arks
Address:
Bureau of es . ^.d
�,i.vision
3900 Ccmmonweait: