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Home My WebLink AboutAgreement_General_10/25/2010 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES AGREEMENT ell This Agreement, entered into this day of October, 2010, effective immediately, by and between NZ Consultants, Inc., a Florida corporation, with offices located at 5500 Military Trail Suite 22 -263, Jupiter, Florida 33458, hereinafter referred to as the "Consultant ", and the Village of Tequesta, a municipal corporation, with offices located at 345 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469, hereinafter referred to as the "Village ". WITNESSETH The Village and the Consultant, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and value of which is hereby acknowledged by both parties, hereby agree as follows: 1. Scone of services: The Village and the Consultant both hereby agree that the Consultant will provide professional planning services for the Village in accordance with the terms of this Agreement as well as the Consultant's October 20, 2010 proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A ", and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. 2. Independent Contractor: The Consultant will perform required services on an independent contractor basis and shall be solely responsible for its employees' payroll taxes to include, but not be limited to Federal Income Withholding Tax, workers' compensation, FICA, and Federal and State Unemployment taxes. The Consultant is responsible for proper certification and licensure of all officers and employees and for the provision of benefits, insurance, etc. for its officers and employees. 3. Compensation: The fee for services provided hereunder shall be an hourly rate of Seventy Five Dollars ($75.00) per hour in accordance with the Consultant's October 20, 2010 proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A ". This rate may be re- negotiated by the parties in conjunction with any annual renewal. Page 1 of 3 4. Payment: The Consultant shall submit a monthly billing invoice identifying and itemizing in detail the task(s) completed by each Consultant's staff member, and the amount due and payable to the Consultant. The Village shall pay the Consultant pursuant to the invoice normally within thirty (30) days of receipt. 5. Term/Renewal: This Agreement shall be for a term of one year, and shall renew automatically each year for additional one year terms, unless either party gives notice to terminate pursuant to paragraph 6 below. 6. Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice. 7. Notice: Notice as required in the Agreement documents shall be sufficient when sent by certified mail or hand delivered to the parties at the following addresses: VILLAGE CONSULTANT Village of Tequesta NZ Consultants, Inc. 345 Tequesta Drive 5500 Military Trail, Suite 22 -263 Tequesta, Florida 33469 Jupiter, Florida 33408 Attn: Village Manager Attn: Nilsa Zacarias, AICP, Principal 8. Public Entities Crimes: As provided in Section 287.132 -133, Florida Statutes, by entering into this contract or performing any work in furtherance hereof, the Consultant certifies that it, its affiliates, suppliers, and subcontractors who will perform hereunder, have not been placed on the convicted vendor list maintained by the State of Florida Department of Management Services within the 36 months immediately preceding the date hereof. This notice is required by Section 287.133(3)(a), Florida Statutes. 9. Entire Agreement: This three (3) page document, along with Exhibit A, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the parties; no modification shall be made to this document unless such modification is in writing, agreed to by both parties and attached hereto as an addendum to this document. Page 2 of 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. WITNESSES: NZ CONSULTANTS, INC. By: Nilsa Zacarias, AICP, Principal Date: to z 5 / 10 (Corporate Seal) VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA �t By: Michael Couzzo, Village Manager Date: lm�YS (Town Seal) � \ gt41 u u 1 i lYp ATTEST: of 7;FQ�� p OR, G� QA c. n.� -� �oR T� Cp Lori McWIlliams, Village Clerk = SEAL INCORPORATED: = 151 / \ \1 \ Page 3 of 3 G consultants October 20, 2010 Mr. Michael Couzzo Village Manager 345 Tequesta Drive Village of Tequesta Ref: NZ Consultants, Inc. Proposal for Professional Consulting Services Dear Mr. Couzzo: I am pleased that you have shown interest in retaining NZ Consultants Inc. to perform planning services for the Village of Tequesta. As the Principal of the firm, I have the experience necessary to oversee the Village's planning and zoning requirements in a coordinated, efficient and cost effective manner. NZ Consultants, Inc. has a team of outstanding associates ready and willing to serve the Village and attend to all its planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, GIS mapping, graphic and web design needs. This letter is intended to set forth the nature and scope of the services to be rendered to the Village, and the amount of the service fees. 1. Nature of Consulting; Services NZ Consultants, Inc_ will provide the following consulting services to the Village of Tequesta: ■ Annexation strategic plan analysis. As reflected in my presentation to the Village Council on October 14` I believe that the creation of a successful annexation strategic plan will demand the participation of a multidisciplinary team. If you agree, I would engage other members of my professional team, as needed, to prepare and deliver an outstanding annexation plan to the Village. ■ Identify, research and recommend amendments to Village's Comprehensive Plan and Code. ■ Review building plans for compliance with Village zoning Code. ■ Review and process initial or modified applications for site plan review, special exceptions, variances and architectural /aesthetic requests. ■ Review with Village Attorney all exhibits on Site Plan Reviews, Variances, Special Exceptions. ■ Attend and prepare presentations for the Village Council. • Other planning matters related to the position as desired by the Village. ■ I would personally be present at Village Hall 20 hours weekly. 2. Fees and Costs for Services Should you desired to retain NZ Consultants, Inc. for the above services, an hourly rate of $75.00 will be charged. NZ Consultants Inc. invoices will be submitted to you on a monthly basis, and each invoice will be due and payable when rendered. If exceptional expenses are anticipated to be incurred on behalf of the Village (travel, hotel, etc.) NZ Consultants Inc. will obtain advance authorization from the Village Manager for reimbursement of these expenses. Mr. Michael Couzzo Oct Gconsulta.ms October 20.2010 Page ? 3. Representation of Other Clients NZ Consultants Inc. is bound by rules of planning ethics not to represent any client if the representation of that client will be directly adverse to the interests of another client unless each such client consents to such representation after consultation. I do not believe that any such conflicts would be created by NZ Consultants Inc.'s representation of the Village of Tequesta as stated herein. Recognizing the specialized skills necessary to provide consulting services to the Village of Tequesta, NZ Consultants, Inc. brings to the Village these key benefits: ■ Proven record of highly professional service • Twenty three years of professional experience in planning and architectural services ■ Leadership and knowledge on solving challenging and conflicting local government matters ■ Outstanding network of associates to comprehensively serve the Village's needs ■ Certified planners by the American Institute of Certified Planners • Certified consulting company by Palm Beach County It will be my privilege to assist and contribute to the Village of Tequesta. I look forward to serving you, and developing a long terra relationship with the Village and its residents. Very truly yours, ZZ N v44 Nilsa Cristina Zacarias. AICP Principal