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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-315ADDITIONAL ITEM 13 B NnB adr Department of to i`3 h o oR at.,, ;;" ; LA- Protection O0-1` Magory Sion eman Douglas Building 6o -3/r' J.b Bab 3900 Commonwnith Boulevard David B. Smuha (oremw Tallahassee. Florida 32399-3000 D - 0j ,J77 0 ') May 31, 2000 Mr. John Little City of Fellsmere Admimiiunitive Assistant 21 South Cypress Street -- Fellsmcre, Florida 32948-0039 — - --- -- - Re: Harriet V. & Harty T. Little League Recreational Complex FRDAP Project No. F99048 Dear Mr. Little: Enclosed are two original amendments to transfer Bre responsibilities of the original project agreement to Indian River County. Please execute and return both original copies of the amendment no later than July 1, 2000. Both Indian River County and the City are required to sign the amendments in order for the Department to make the transfer complete. To expedite, please return by express mail service to: Ryan A. Ruskay, Community Assistance Consultant Bureau of Design and Recreation Services Alfred B. Maclay Slate Gardens 3540 Thomasville Road, Building C Tallahassee, Florida 32308 In signing the agreement, do not complete the blank spaces Cor the execution date. Oar staff will date the amendment when formally executed by the Department of Environmental Protection and one original copy will be returned to you. Yom immediate attention to this matter is appreciated. Ry uskay mmunity Assist Consultant Bureau of Design and Recreation Services Division of Recreation and Parks Mail Station 9585 ERnRC OSUrea 'Brocq ( ,am oM Mange /lodd -s fmbwvaent and Natural Resources" mvNa,n,M pwn Florida House of Representatives Charles W. Sernbler 11 P.O. Box 2380 Representative, District 80 221 Tire Capital Vero eendr, FL 32961 402 Smith Mmrcw Smee 561.7785077 TaUrarne, FL 32399.1300 8504880952 May 26, 20W Mr. Ryan Ruskay Grants Program Manager Department of Environmental Protection Division of Recreation and Parks Bureau of Design and Recreation Services 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 585 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000 Dear Mr. Ruskay: Please be advised that I am aware of and approve the proposal to amend the Grant Agreement for the Old School Restoration Grant (M9948). This amendment will change the Grantee from the City of Fellsmere to Indian River County. I understand that the intent of the appropriation remains unchanged, and that the delegation of responsibility to the county will greatly expedite completion of this project. If I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Charles W. Sembler D COMMITTEES: Gmm f Gnrcnunnrr Appmprinrinnr, Clmir . 6rvir...... aW Pnmrtinn - Flsenl Rapomlbill y Q 0 -Gnreml Apympdnrinur - Rcsdnmd Srn•iro M9948 (DEP Contract Number) STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Amendment 1 to Agreement This Amendment entered into on 2000 , serves to amend portions of the original Agreement, dated Janury 211 1999 by and between the Department of Environmental Protection, hereinafter referred to as DEPARTMENT, and the City of Fellsmere, hereinafter referred to.as CITY, and the County of Indian River, hereinafter referred to as GRANTEE, for the approved recreational project known as Fe llsmere Little League Park, #M99048. In and for the mutual covenants between them, the DEPARTMENT, CITY, and GRANTEE agree that the following amendment shall.apPly to the above referenced Agreement: 1. The parties agree that the COUNTY is hereafter substituted for the CITY in all respects in the above - referenced Agreement. 2, The CITY hereby relinquishes all rights and responsibilities under the above -referenced Agreement. 3. The COUNTY hereby accepts all rights and responsiblities under the above -reference Agreement. In all other respects the Agreement of which this is an Amendment and attachments relative thereto shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT CITY OF FELLSMERE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION By: Director or Designee Division of Recreation and Parke DEq flbntract Man er Approved as to Form and Legality: S. B. Brantley 5/17/00 Department Attorney By Title: Address: 21 S. Cypress St. Fellsmere, FL 32948-6714 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BY: Fran B. Adams Title: 1840 25tD Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 GRANTEE Attorney *If someone other than the Chairman signs the contract, a resolution, statement or other document authorizing that person to sign the contract on behalf of the county must accompany the contract. M9940 )DEP Contract Number) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF RECREATION AND PARRS Project Grant Agreement This Agreement is made and entered into this 2_ day of d 19 9f, by and between the state of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, hereinafter called the DEPARTMENT, and the City of Fellsmere, hereinafter called the GRANTEE, in furtherance of an approved PROJECT involving the parties hereto in pursuance of which the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. The 1998 Florida Legislature appropriated $150,000.00 from the Land Acquisition Trust Fund to the Department for use by the GRANTEE for the Fellsmere Little League Park, hereinafter called the PROJECT. 2. The GRANTEE shall construct, or cause to be constructed, certain facilities and improvements which shall include the following PROJECT elements which may be modified by the DEPARTMENT upon written request by the GRANTEE for good cause: Restoration of school building and other related support facilites. .4 3. The DEPARTMENT shall pay, on a reimbursement basis, Page 1 of 9 to the GRANTEE, funds not to exceed $150,000.00, which represents the DEPARTMENTS share of the cost of the PROJECT. The shares agreed upon are as follows: DEPARTMENT Amount $150,000.00 50 & GRANTEE Match 9150.000.00 50 t Type of Match: Land Value, In-kind Each reimbursement request shall include a status report and all documentation required by the DEPARTMENT for a proper pre -audit and post -audit review. The Contract Manager shall, within sixty (60) days after receipt of a payment request, review the work accomplished to date on the grant and, if it is in accordance with this Agreement, approve the request for payment. The DEPARTMENT shall retain 104 of the entire grant amount until completion of the PROJECT and all PROJECT completion documentation, described in Paragraph e, is submitted to the DEPARTMENT by the GRANTEE. 4. The DEPARTMENT shall have the right to cancel this Agreement for failure by the GRANTEE to perform pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and to demand return of all PROJECT funds paid by the DEPARTMENT pursuant to Paragraph 15. S. The DEPARTMENT and GRANTEE agree to comply with the Grant and Accountability Procedures, hereinafter called the x PROCEDURE, incorporated into this Agreement by reference and attached hereto as Exhibit "A°. The PROCEDURE establishes uniform Page 2 of 9 guidelines and procedures to be utilized by the DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE in accounting for grant funds disbursed for the PROJECT and sets forth principles for determining eligible costs, supporting documentation and minimum reporting requirements. Expenses representing the PROJECT costs shall be reported to the DEPARTMENT and summarized on certification forms specified in the PROCEDURE. All expenditures under this Agreement by the GRANTEE must be directly related to the purpose of the grant. The GRANTEE shall retain all records supporting PROJECT costs for three (3) years after the fiscal year in which the final PROJECT payment was released by the DEPARTMENT or until final resolution of matters resulting from any litigation, claim, or audit that started prior to the expiration of the three-year retention period. The DEPARTMENT, Auditor General, State Comptroller and other relevant parties shall have the right to inspect and audit the GRANTEE'S records for said PROJECT. 6. The GRANTEE fully understands and agrees that there shall be reimbursement of funds by the DEPARTMENT for any obligation or expenditure for the PROJECT incurred and performed for one calendar year prior to the start of the agreement period. T. This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by all parties. The GRANTEE shall complete construction) of all PROJECT elements identified in Paragraph 2 on or before Van Y)y '%1 ) �OOO The completion date shall be Page 3 of 9 extended by the DEPARTMENT upon the written request of the GRANTEE. S. All PROJECT close-out documentation shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT by the GRANTEE prior to release of the retainage identified in Paragraph 3. Upon PROJECT completion, the GRANTEE shall submit to the DEPARTMENT the following documentation within 45 days: (1) a list identifying the PROJECT elements constructed and associated costs, (2) an as - built site plan, (3) a PROJECT completion certification, and (4) financial data supporting the expenditure of grant funds, on forme supplied by the Department as specified in the PROCEDURE. 9. Ryan Ruskay, Grant Program Manager, or successor, is hereby designated 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 requests prior to payment. The GRANTEE'S Liaison Agent, as identified in the PROJECT application, or successor, shall be responsible for ensuring performance of the terms and conditions of the Agreement, and shall act as liaison to the DEPARTMENT in all matters relative to this AGREEMENT. The GRANTEE'S Liaison Agent shall submit to the DEPARTMENT signed PROJECT status reports every ninety (90) days summarizing the work accomplished, problems encountered, percentage of completion, and other information the'Liaison deems pertinent to the progress and status of the PROJECT. The Liaison shall submit Page 4 of 9 photographs of the constructions work accomplished when requested by the DEPARTMENT. 10. All monies expended by the GRANTEE for the purpose contained herein shall be subject to preaudit review and approval by the Comptroller of Florida in accordance with Section 17.03, Florida Statutes. 11. Each party hereto agrees that it shall be solely responsible of the wrongful acts of its employees, contractors, and agents. However, nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver by either party of its sovereign immunity and the limitations set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. 12. The DRPARSDQ has Che rtyl[t " Suspect aa1LL PROJECT and any and all records related thereto at any reasonable time. 13. This Agreement shall be 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 Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. 14. Following receipt of an audit report identifying any reimbursement due the DEPARTMENT for non-compliance by the GRANTEE with this Agreement, the GRANTEE shall have thirty (30) days to submit additional pertinent documentation to offset the amount identified as being due to the DEPARTMENT. The DEPARTMENT, following a review of the documentation submitted by Page 5 of 9 the GRANTEE, will inform the GRANTEE of the amout of any reimbursement due to the DEPARTMENT within thirty (30) days. 15. The DEPARTMENT shall require a refund, either in whole or in part, of the funds provided by it to the GRANTEE for non-compliance with the terms of the Agreement, including any reimbursement due to the DEPARTMENT described in Paragraph 14, The GRANTEE, upon receiving such notification from the DEPARTMENT, shall forthwith pay the amount of money directly to the DEPARTMENT within thirty (30) days.' Such refund shall include simple interest calculated at two (2) percent over the prevailing prime rate as reported by the Federal Reserve. interest shall be calculated from the dates) of payment(s) to the GRANTEE by the DEPARTMENT. 16. The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. 17. Reimbursement of eligible travel expenses shall be subject to the requirements of Section 112.061, Florida Statutes, and any rules promulgated thereunder. 18. Allowable indirect costs shall not exceed 15% of the GRANTEE'S eligible wages and salaries. 19. Prior to final reimbursement, the GRANTEE shall erect a permanent information Sign on the PROJECT site which credits the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Legislature as funding sources for the PROJECT. Page 6 of 9 20. No person on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, or ability, shall be excluded from participation in; be denied the proceeds or benefits of; or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in performance of this Agreement. 21. This Agreement strictly prohibits the expenditure of fudds from this grant for the purpose of lobbying the Florida Legislature, the judicial branch, or a state agency. 22. Any entity which is awarded funds from a grants and aids appropriation'by a state agency shall; (a) If the amounts received exceed $100,000, have an audit performed in accordance with the rules of the Auditor General promulgated pursuant to Section 11.45, Florida Statutes; (b) If the amounts received exceed $25,000, but do not exceed $100,000, have an audit performed in accordance with the rules of the Auditor General promulgated pursuant to Section 11.45, Florida Statutes, or have a statement prepared by an independent certified public accountant which attests that the receiving entity or organization has complied with the provisions of the grant; or (c) If the amounts received do not exceed $25,000, have the head of the entity or organization attest, under penalties of perjury, that the entity or organization has complied with the provisions of the grant.' Page 7 of 9 23. A copy of the audit required in Paragraph 22 shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT within one (1) year from the PROJECT Completion date as set forth in the PROJECT completion certificate. 24. 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. 25. It is understood by the parties that the amount of this grant may be reduced should the Governor -a Budget Office declare a revenue shortfall and assess a mandatory reserve. Should such shortfall be declared, this grant may be reduced by the percentage of the appropriation the Department is assessed for the mandatory reserve. 26. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the panties. Any alterations, variations, changes, modifications or waivers of provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing, duly signed by each of the parties hereto, and attached to the original of this Agreement. 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 CITY OF FELLSMERE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION �(�p'/ !y,�y,/� By: BY'-y�•G� i e-� rector or Designee / Division of Recreatio and Parks Title: Address: Address: 21 South Cypress St. Bureau of Design and Recreation Services Fellsmere, F1 32948-6714 Division of Recreation and Parks 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Mail Station58 Tal sse F1 32399-3000 Z-7 ct Mana Grantee Attorney Approved as to Form and Legality: This form has been pre -approved as to form and legality by Suzanne Brantley, Senior Assistant General Counsel, on August 31,1996 for use for one year. DEP 42-058 Revised 08-18-98 Page 10 of 10 /fi-/7-0O M9948 (DEP Contract Number) 71 STATE OF FLORIDA DD -3(S DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Project Agreement This Agreement entered into on this -gl� day of , 20/1_, by and between the Department of Environmental Protection, hereinafter referred to as DEPARTMENT, and the County of Indian River, hereinafter referred to as GRANTEE, in furtherance of the approved recreational project known as Harry T. and Harriet Moore Little League Park Project #M99048. WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE entered into an agreement dated January 21, 1999, hereinafter referred to as the ^ Original Agreement" , as amended, June 29, 2000; and WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE verbally agreed to amend the original Agreement to extend the Project Completion Date; and WHEREAS, the amendment to change the Project Completion Data was not reduced to writing during the Original Agreement period. NOW THEREFORE, the DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE hereby agree that the terms and conditions of the Original Agreement and the June 29,2000 amendment are made a part of this Agreement by reference as though stated in their entirety herein, except that: ka - n 2 is amended as follows: The Grantee shall construct, or cause to be constructed certain facilities and improvements which shall include the following PROJECT elements which may be modified by the DEPARTMENT upon written request, by the GRANTEE for good cause: Phase is Stabilization of roof: repair of brick and masonry; addition of elevator; architect fees; and engineering plans and drawings. PsaHl:dyF 9 ssntenne 2 is amended as follows: The GRANTEE shall complete all PROJECT construction of all PROJECT elements on or before January 31, 2002. In all other respects the Agreement of which this is an Amendment and attachments relative thereto shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By By: �M-. 8 1 /d��I�4 L rrecto or es ee Division of Recr ation & - Parka Title: Chairman BCC Approved: October 17, 2000 �� Address: 1 A .r-- 23(2 1840 25`h Street DEAF Contract Manager Vero Beach, Florida 32960 �M ,� Gra tee tdrney --If someone other than the chairman signs the contract, a resolution or other document authorizing that person to sign the contract on behalf of the county must accompany the contract. DEP 42-05 Revised 02-21-96 SFCEIVED Department of DEC 18 2000 Environmental Protection 9oAF,1,MN115SIDNTY Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building Jeb Bush 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard David B. 511uhs Gavemor Tallahassee. Florida 32399-3000 Seoeury December 12, 2000 The Honorable Ruth Stanbridge County Commissioner Board of County Commissioners Indian River County 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3365 Re: Harriet & Harry Moore Little League Recreation Complex LLI Project No. M99048 Dear Commissioner Stanbridge: Enclosed is the executed amendment which provides for a completion date of January 31, 2002, for this project. This is the date by which all grant related construction must be complete and all grant related expenses paid. The completion documentation must be submitted to our office no later than thirty (30) days after project completion. As soon as the documentation is received, we will arrange for a final inspection. Thank you for your attention to this matter. LDW/Ip Enclosure Sincerely, Lynda D. Wynn Community Assistance Consultant Bureau of Design and Recreation Services Division of Recreation and Parks Mail Station #585 'More Vramnmo, tau Vanni' I,R1r,aldelp