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Tequesta Building Department Memorandum
To:Jeremy Allen, Village Manager
From: Lynne Britt, Building Support Administrator
Subject: First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Code Enforcement Services By
the Village of Tequesta for Jupiter Inlet Colony
Date: October 27, 2023
The following agenda item is the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Code
Enforcement Services by the Village of Tequesta Code Enforcement to Jupiter Inlet Colony.
This agreement increases the$20,000 annual rate to $20,800 commencing with the October
1, 2023 quarterly installment. This is an evergreen contract which terminates upon thirty days'
notice by either party. The rate is now as follows:
$20,800 annually To be paid in four equal quarterly
installments of$5,200 on October 1,
January 1, April 1 and July 1
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Clerk's Office at 561-768-0440 or by completing our accessibility form: https://bit.ly/3mnfeU4
FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
BY AND BETWEEN
THE VILLAGE OF TEOUESTA AND THE TOWN OF JUPITER INLET COLONY
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is entered into this
day of , 2023 by and between the Village of Tequesta, a municipal
corporation organized and constituted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida,
hereinafter referred to as the "Village" and the Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony, a municipal
corporation organized and constituted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida,
hereinafter referred to as the"Town".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, allows governmental units to make the
most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other localities on a basis
of mutual advantage;and
WHEREAS, Chapter 162, Part I, Florida Statutes, the "Local Government Code
Enforcement Act," sets forth a supplemental procedure for local governments to enforce its
codes and ordinances;and
WHEREAS, the Village employs full time code enforcement staff that are experienced
with handling all facets of code enforcement, both with creating and prosecuting cases,and with
performing administrative support services in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 162,
Florida Statutes;and
WHEREAS,the Town typically has a very limited number of code enforcement cases or
matters,and does not employ regular code enforcement staff,but is in need of such services from
time to time;and
WHEREAS, the Village and the Town previously entered into an Interlocal Agreement
for the purpose of the Village providing code enforcement services to the Town on an as needed
basis;and
WHEREAS,the Village and the Town now desire to amend the Interlocal Agreement for
the limited purpose of increasing the compensation for services paid by the Town to the Village.
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NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
contained herein to be kept and performed by the parties hereto,it is agreed as follows:
1. RECITALS: The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by
reference.
2. AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: the Interlocal Agreement for Code
Enforcement Services by and Between the Village of Tequesta and the Town of Jupiter Inlet
Colony is hereby amended at Section 4. COMPENSATION which shall hereafter read as
follows:
Town shall compensate Village at the rate of$20,000.00 annually, to be paid in
four equal quarterly installments; $5,000.00 on October 1, January 1, April 1,
and July 1 through September 30, 2023. Commencing with the October 1,
2023 quarterly installment,the annual compensation rate of$20,000.00 shall
be increased to $20,800.00 to be paid in four equal quarterly installments;
$5,200.00 on October 1,January 1,April 1,and July 1 and shall continue to
be paid in four equal quarterly installments at the newly adjusted rate for so
long as this Interlocal Agreement remains in effect. Village shall continue to
be responsible for payment of all payroll taxes and employee benefits,including
workers' compensation and liability insurance, for employees assigned to
perform services under this Interlocal Agreement. The compensation specified
herein is separate from, and in addition to, the compensation specified in the
interlocal agreement providing for use of the Village's special magistrate.
3. ALL OTHER SECTIONS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Each and every
other section and subsection of the Interlocal Agreement for Code Enforcement Services by and
Between the Village of Tequesta and the Town of Jupiter inlet Colony shall remain in full force
and effect as originally entered into by the Town and the Village.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have hereto set their hands and seals to this three
(3)page First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement this day of ogge —'
2023.
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ATTEST: VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
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LOR:I McWILLIAMS,MMC :�" �
VILLAGE CLERK
(VILLAGE SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
KEITH W.DAVIS,VILLAGE ATTORNEY
DATE:
ATTEST: TOWN OF J TER INLET COLONY
TOWN CLERK: ,MAYOR
(TOWN SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LE SUF
WILLIAM P.DONEY,TOWN AT119RNEY
DATE:
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PUBLIC RECORDS. |n accordance with Sec. 119.O7O1, Florida Statutes, CONTRACTOR must keep
and maintain this Agreement and any other records associated therewith and that are associated
with the performance of the work described in the Proposal or Bid. Upon request from the
Village's custodian of public records, CONTRACTOR nnuy1 provide the Village with copies of
requested records, or allow such records to be inspected or copied, within a reasonable time in
accordance with access and cost requirements of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. ACONTRA[TOR
who fails to provide the public records to the Village, or fails to make them available for
inspection or copying, within a reasonable time may be subject to attorney's fees and costs
pursuant to Sec. 119.0701, Florida Statutes, and other penalties under Sec. 119.10\ Florida
Statutes. Further, CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any exempt or confidential records associated
with this Agreement or associated with the performance of the work described in the Proposal
or Bid are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the Agreement term, and
following completion of the Agreement if the CONTRACTOR does not transfer the records to the
Village. Finally, upon completion of the Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall transfer, at no cost to
the Village, all public records in possession of the CONTRACTOR, mrkeep and maintain public
records required by the Village. |f the CONTRACTOR transfers all public records 10 the Village
upon completion of the Agreement,the CONTRACTOR shall destroy any duplicate public records
that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the
CONTRACTOR keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Agreement, the
CONTRACTOR shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. Records that
are stored electronically must be provided to the VILLAGE, upon request from the Village's
custodian of public records, in o format that is compatible with the Village's information
technology systems.
IF CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER
119,FLORIDA STATUTES,TO CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE VILLAGE CLERK, RECORDS
CUSTODIAN FOR THE VILLAGE, AT (561) 768-0440' OR AT
OR AT 345 TEQUESTA DRIVE' TEQUES]A, FLORIDA
33469.
Pursuant to Article XII of the Palm Beach County Charter,the Office of the Inspector General has
jurisdiction to investigate municipal matters, review and audit municipal contracts and other
transactions, and make reports and recommendations to municipal governing bodies based on
such audits, reviews, or investigations. All parties doing business with the Village shall fully
cooperate with the inspector general in the exercise of the inspector general's functions,
authority, and power. The inspector general has the power totake sworn statements, require
the production of records, and to audit, monitor, investigate and inspect the activities of the
Village, as well as contractors and lobbyists of the Village in order to detect, deter, prevent, and
eradicate fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and abuses.
"The Village ufTeouesta strives tobean inclusive environment.Assuch, it is the Village's policy
to comply with the requirements of Title 11 of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA")
by ensuring that the Contractor's [agreement/bid documents and specifications]are accessible
to individuals with disabilities. To comply with the AOA, the Contractor shall provide a written
statement indicating that all [ agreement /bid documents and specifications], from Contractor,
including files, images,graphics,text, audio,video, and multimedia,shall be provided in a format
that ultimately conforms to the Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements of the
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.U (Dec 11, 2008) /"VVCAG2.O Leve| AA"\' published by
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