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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-298DISTRICT FOUR (4) HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION AND MAINITNANCE , MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT DSI -MAINTENANCE 9 g. THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this —7 day 0 994—, by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANQ� RTATIONI, a component agency of the State of Florida, hereinafter called the "DEPARTMENT" and INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, existing under the Laws of Florida, hereinafter called "AGENCY". WITNESSETH WHEREAS, as part of the continual updating of the State of Florida Highway System, the Department, for the purpose of safety, protection of the investment and other reasons, has constructed and does maintain a 14 Wurl &.4 (loud lane highway facilities as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, within the jurisdictional limits of the AGENCY; and WHEREAS, the AGF NCY is Of the 0PiuiO'1 that said highway ficilitics that contain special landscape areas outside the travel way to the right of way line, excluding sidewalk, shall be maintained by periodic trimming, cutting, mowing, fertilizing, litter pick-up and necessary replanting; and W1 IEREAS, the parties hereto mutually recognize the need for entering into an Agreement designating and setting forth the responsibilities of each party; and WHEREAS, the AGENCY by Resolution No.Alatedhg4q,45SLI419_1_, attached hereto and by this reference made a pan hereof, desires to enter into this Agreement and authorizes its officers to do so; NOW'ITIE'REFORE. for and in consideration or the mutual benefits to flow each to the other, the parties covenant and agree as follows: I The DEPARTMENT hereby agrees to install or cause to be installed landscaping on the highway facilities as specified in plans and specifications liereinafter referred to as the Project; and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B" 2. The AGENCY, agrees to maintain the landscaping within the areas outside the travel way to the right of way line, excluding sidewalk, by periodic trimming, cutting, mowing, fertilizing, litter pickup and necessary replanting, following the Department's landscape safety and plant care guidelines. The DEPARTMENT will continue to mow the turf areas i� 0 outside the landscape developed areas. The AGENCY's responsibility for maintenance shall include all landscape areas and areas covered with interlocking pavers or similar type surfacing (hardseape) in areas outside the travel way to the right of way line, excluding sidewalk, on Department of Transportation right-of-way within the limits of the Project. Such maintenance to be provided by the AGENCY is specifically set out as follows: To maintain, which means the proper watering and fertilization of all plants and keeping therm as free as practicable "roil disease and harmful insects, to properly mulch the plant beds; to Deep the premises free of weeds; to properly prune all plants which includes (1) removing dead or diseased parts of planus, or (2) pruning, such parts thereof which present a visual hazard for those using the roadway. To maintain also means removing or replacing dead or diseased plants in their entirety, or removing or replacing those that fall below original project standards. All plants removed for whatever reason shall be replaced by plants of the same size and grade as specified in the original plans and specifications. To maintain also means to keep the hardscape areas free from weeds and replacement of any areas becoming in disrepair sons to cause a :safety hamrd. To maintain also means to keep litter removed from the areas outside the travel way of the right of way line, "eluding sidewalk. Plants shall be those items which would be scientifically classified as plants and include but are not limited to trees, grass, or shrubs. The above named functions to be performed by the AGENCY, shall be subject to periodic inspections by the Department. Such inspection findings will be shared with the AGENCY and shall be the basis of all decisions regarding; repayment, reworking or agreement termination. The AGENCY shall not change or deviate from said plans without written approval of the Department. 3. If at any time after the: AG NCY has assumed the landscaping installation and/or maintenance responsibility above-mentioned, it shall come to the attention of the Department's District Secretary that the limits or a part thereof is not properly maintained 9a written notice that a deficiency or deficiencies exist(s), by sending a certified letter to the of AGENCY, to place said AGENCY on notice; thereof. Thereafter the AGENCY shall have a period of thirty (30) calendar (lays within which to correct the cited deficiencies, if said �1 �w outside the landscape developed areas. The AGENCY's responsibility for maintenance shall include all landscape areas and areas covered with interlocking pavers or similar type surfacing (hardseape) in areas outside the travel way to the right of way line, excluding sidewalk, on Department of Transportation right-of-way within the limits of the Project. Such maintenance to be provided by the AGENCY is specifically set out as follows: To maintain, which means the proper watering and fertilization of all plants and keeping therm as free as practicable "roil disease and harmful insects, to properly mulch the plant beds; to Deep the premises free of weeds; to properly prune all plants which includes (1) removing dead or diseased parts of planus, or (2) pruning, such parts thereof which present a visual hazard for those using the roadway. To maintain also means removing or replacing dead or diseased plants in their entirety, or removing or replacing those that fall below original project standards. All plants removed for whatever reason shall be replaced by plants of the same size and grade as specified in the original plans and specifications. To maintain also means to keep the hardscape areas free from weeds and replacement of any areas becoming in disrepair sons to cause a :safety hamrd. To maintain also means to keep litter removed from the areas outside the travel way of the right of way line, "eluding sidewalk. Plants shall be those items which would be scientifically classified as plants and include but are not limited to trees, grass, or shrubs. The above named functions to be performed by the AGENCY, shall be subject to periodic inspections by the Department. Such inspection findings will be shared with the AGENCY and shall be the basis of all decisions regarding; repayment, reworking or agreement termination. The AGENCY shall not change or deviate from said plans without written approval of the Department. 3. If at any time after the: AG NCY has assumed the landscaping installation and/or maintenance responsibility above-mentioned, it shall come to the attention of the Department's District Secretary that the limits or a part thereof is not properly maintained pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, said District Secretary may at his option issue a written notice that a deficiency or deficiencies exist(s), by sending a certified letter to the of AGENCY, to place said AGENCY on notice; thereof. Thereafter the AGENCY shall have a period of thirty (30) calendar (lays within which to correct the cited deficiencies, if said �1 deficiencies are not corrected within this title period, the Department may at its option,' proceed as follows: , "° w , d Maintain the landscaping or a hart thereof, with Department or contractor's personnel ("} 1 p l�. and invoice the AGENCY for expenses incurred, or t (b) Terminate the Agreement in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this Agreement and remove, by Department or contractor's personnel, all of the landscaping installed ra udder this Agreement or any preceding agreements except as to trees and palms and charge the AGENCY the reasonable cost of'such removal. 9 4, It is understood between the parties hereto that the landscaping covered by this Agreement may be removed, relocated or adjusted at any time in the future as determined to be necessary by the Department in order that the adjacent state road be widened, altered or otherwise changed to meet with future criteria or planning of the Department. The AGENCY shall be given sixty (60) calendar days notice to remove said landscaping after which time the Department may remove same, 5. The Department agrees to enter into a contract for the installation of the landscape project for an amount not to exceed $750,000 as defined in Attachment "C", The Department's participation in the project cost, as described in Attachment "C" is limited to only those iters which are directly related to this project, The AGENCY'S landscape architect c tect or designee shall assist the Department in final inspection and provide written acceptance of the Project, 6. The AGENCY agrees to reimburse the Department all monies expended for the project, should the landscaped area fail to be maintained in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, 7. This Agreement may be terminated under my on of the following conditions: (a) By the Department, if the AGENCY fails to perform its duties under Paragraph 3, following thirty (30) days written notice. (b) By the Department, for reffisal by the AGENCY to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the AGENCY in conjunction with this Agreement. 8, The term of this Agreement commences upon the completion of the one (1) year establishment period as outlined in Exhibit "B". 9. To the extent permitted by law, the AGENCY shall indemnify and hold harmless the Department, its officers and employees from all suits, actions, claims and liability arising out of the AGENCY's negligent performance of the work tinder this agreement, or due to the failure of the AGENCY to maintain the Project in conformance with the standards described in Section 2 of this Agreement, 10, The AGENCY may construct additional landscaping within the limits of the rights -of -ways identified as a result of this document, subject to the following conditions: (a) Plans for any new landscaping shall be subject to approval by the Department. The AGENCY shall not change or deviate from said plans without written approval by the Department. 3 (b) All landscaping shall be developed and implemented in accordance with appropriate state safety and road design standards; (c) The AGENCY agrees to comply with the requirements ofthis Agreement with regard to any additional landscaping installed; (d) No change will be made in the payment terms established under item number five (5) of this Agrcenicilt due to any increase in cost to the Department resulting from the installation of landscaping; added under this item, ]I. This writing embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto and there are no other agreements and understanding, oral or written, with reference to the subject matter hereof that are not merged herein and superseded hereby. 12. *rhe Department, during any fiscal year, shall not expend money, incur and liability, or enter into any contract which, by its ternis, involves the expenditure of money in excess of the amounts budgeted as available for expenditure during such fiscal year. Any contract, verbal or written, made in violation of this subsection is null and void, mid no money may be paid on such contract. The Department shall require a statement from the Comptroller of the Department that funds are available prior to entering into any such contract or other binding commitment of bands. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the making of contracts for periods exceeding I year, but any contract so made shall be executory only for the value of the services to be rendered or agreed to be paid for in succeeding fiscal years; and this paragraph shall be incorporated verbatim in all contacts of the Department which are for an amount in excess of $25,000.00 and which have a term for a period of more than I year. 13. The Department's District Sccrelaryiliall decide all questions, difficulties and disputes of tiny nature whatsoever that may arise under or by reason of this Agreement, the prosecution or fulfillment of the service hereunder and the character, quality, amount and value thereof, and his decision upon all claims, questionsalid disputes shall be final ane conclusive upon the parties hereto. 14. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by the AGENCY in whole or part without the consent of the Department. 15. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. In the event of a conflict between any portion of the contract and Florida law, the laws of Florida shall prevail, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, tile parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed the day and year first above written. 4 im PROJECT LOCATION 1-95 at State Road 60 INTERCHANGE JOB NO.: 88081-3417 WPI NO.: 4144602 FIN NO.: ?�ZL,3 L-SZl COUNTY: INDIAN RRIVER S.R. NO.: 6019 EXHIBIT "`A" 6 I k Y .r PROJECT LOCATION 1-95 at State Road 60 INTERCHANGE JOB NO.: 88081-3417 WPI NO.: 4144602 FIN NO.: ?�ZL,3 L-SZl COUNTY: INDIAN RRIVER S.R. NO.: 6019 EXHIBIT "`A" 6 EXHIBIT "B” The Department agrees to install the Project with a contractor in accordance with the plans and specifications attached hereto and incorporated herein. The responsibility of the AGENCY for the maintenance of the proiect will not connnence until after the one (1) year establishment period has ended and the project has been inspected and accepted by the Department and the ss Agency. { Please see attached plans. „ry JOB NO.: 880$1-3412 WPI NO.(s): 411 FIN NO.: 2312771-31-01 COUNTY: INDIANNI' RiVERR S.R. NO.: S.R.60I9 (1-951 EXHIBIT "B” The Department agrees to install the Project with a contractor in accordance with the plans and specifications attached hereto and incorporated herein. The responsibility of the AGENCY for the maintenance of the proiect will not connnence until after the one (1) year establishment period has ended and the project has been inspected and accepted by the Department and the ss Agency. { Please see attached plans. LA of JOB NO.: 88081-3412 Will NO.(s): 4144M FIN NO.: 2317771-31-01 COUNTY: INDIAN -MM S.R. NO.: 60 & 9 (95) A,rTACIJMF,NT"C" (GENERAL) PROJECT COST This Exhibit fomis an integral part of the I lighway Beautification Agreement bctween the State or Florida, Department of Transportation and the AGENCY. Dated 1. PROJECT COST: $750,000 u\c\s\dsfnmin.doc 8 RIESOLUTION NO. 98- 14 0 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVED COUNTY, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL LANDSCAPING AT THE I-95/SR 60 INTERCHANGE WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation agrees to install and establish or cause to install and establish special landscaping improvements in the I-95/SR 6C interchange area if Indian River County agrees to maintain such improvements; and WHEREAS, it is desirable that certain roadside areas within Florida Department of Transportation rights-of-way must be maintained and should be attractively landscaped; and WHEREAS; such improvements will build upon landscaping improvements already provided by the Florida Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, such improvements will implement the county's adopted SR 60 Corridor Plan which mandates public sector as well as private sector beautification enhancements along the SR 60 entryway into the county, NOW THEREFORI?, be it resolved by the Board of County Comi issioners of Indian River County that die county hereby supports and approves the Highway Beautification and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between the County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for special landscaping improvements in the I-95/SR 60 interchange area. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly and legally adopted by the Hoard of Co:mty Commissioners at a legal meeting held on this 15 dayof Decenber m 1998. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA pp ATI-EST],1. Patricia L. Jones Deputy Clerk. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY BY: 't 1 w William G. Collins Deputy County Attorney STALE Of FLORIDA $JVER-WUNTY TH;I s� lFki� t hf�THAt" THIS IS A ,C a�1t LriD CE 2E (;f. Copy or MIX, i t L Cts ttlr t t TRIS a ict F��� CLERK {--, { D.C. ; u.Acls\res 1216 t