HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_06-97/98_11/13/1997 RESOLUTION NO. 6 -97198
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM
BEACH COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA FOR
THE COMMUNITY DEVLEOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM (CDBG) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME ON
BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Agreement between Palm Beach County and the
Village of Tequesta for the Community Development Block
Grant Program (CDBG), Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A ", is
Hereby Approved and the Mayor and Village Manager of the
Village of Tequesta are Authorized to Execute the Same on
Behalf of the Village of Tequesta.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED by Councilmember
Hansen' , who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Councilmembei Cameron , and upon being put to a vote, the
vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Alexander W. Cameron
Carl C_ Hansen
Ron T. Ma ckail
Elizabeth A. Schauer
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and
adopted this 13th day of November, A.D., 1997.
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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of FEB 0 3 1998 19V, by and between
Palm Beach County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, for the use and benefit of its
Community Development Block Grant Program, and the Village of Tequesta a Municipality duly
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Florida, having its Principal Office at
357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469.
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has entered into an agreement with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant for the execution and implementation
of a Community Development Block Grant Program in certain areas of Palm Beach County,
pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (as amended); and
WHEREAS, certain Palm Beach County Community Development Block Grant Citizen
Participation Structures, the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, and the
Village of Tequesta desire to provide the activities specified in Part II of this contract; and
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County desires to engage the Village of Tequesta to implement such
undertakings of the Community Development Block Grant Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the routual premises and covenants herein contained, it is
agreed as follows:
PART
DEFINITION AND PURPOSE
1. DEFINITIONS
(1) "County" means Palm Beach County.
(2) "CDBG" means the Community Development Block Grant Program of Palm
Beach County.
(3) "HCD" means Palm Beach County Housing and Community Development.
(4) "Municipality" means the Village of Tequest
(5) "HCD Approval" means the written approval of the HCD Director or his designee of
the Community Development Block Grant Program after a request or a report has
been properly processed in accordance with the HCD Policies and Procedures
Manual.
(6) "U.S. HUD" means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or a person
authorized to act on its behalf.
(7) "Low and moderate income persons" means the definition set by U.S. HUD.
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to state the covenants and conditions under which the
Agency will implement the Scope of Services set forth in Part II of this Agreement. At least
fifty -one percent (51%) of the beneficiaries of a project funded under this Agreement must
be low -and moderate - income persons.
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PART II
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Municipality shall, in a satisfactory and proper manner as determined by HCD, perform the
tasks necessary to conduct the program outlined in the Work Program Narrative, Exhibit "A ", and
submit invoices using the cover sheet in Exhibit "B ", both of which are attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
PART III
COMPENSATION, TIME OF PERFORMANCE, METHOD, AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT
1. MAXIMUM COMPENSATION
The Municipality agrees to accept as full payment for services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement the actual amount of budgeted, eligible, and HCD Director or designee -
approved expenditures and encumbrances made by the Municipality under this Agreement.
Said services shall be performed in a manner satisfactory to HCD. In no event shall the
total compensation or reimbursement to be paid hereunder exceed the maximum and total
authorized sum of $14,314 period of February 3.1998 through and including September 30
.1998. Any funds not obligated after the expiration date of this Agreement revert to the
County.
2. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The effective date of this Agreement and all rights and duties designated hereunder are
contingent upon the timely release of funds for this project under U. S. HUD Community
Development Block Grant No. B- 97 -UC -12 -0004
The effective date shall be the date of execution of this Agreement or the date of release of
funds by U.S. HUD, whichever is later. The services of the Municipality shall commence
upon execution of this Agreement or receipt of an Order to Proceed from HCD, and shall
be undertaken and completed in light of the purposes of this Agreement. In any event, all
services required hereunder shall be completed by the Municipality prior to September 30,
1998.
3. METHOD OF PAYMENT
The County agrees to make payments and to reimburse the Municipality for all budgeted
costs permitted by Federal, State, and County guidelines. In no event shall the County
provide advance funding to the Municipality or any subcontractors hereunder.
Requests by the Municipality for payments or reimbursements shall be accompanied by
proper documentation of expenditures and shall be submitted to HCD for approval no later
than thirty (30) days after the date the indebtedness was incurred. Payment shall be
made by the Palm Beach County Finance Department upon proper presentation of invoices
and reports approved by the Municipality and HCD. For purposes of this section, originals
of invoices, receipts, or other evidence of indebteddness shall be considered proper
documentation. When original documents cannot be presented, the Municipality must
adequately justify their absence, in writing, and furnish copies. Invoices shall not be
honored if received by the Palm Beach County Finance Department later than thirty (30)
days after the expiration date of this Agreement. Payment may be expected within thirty
(30) days after filing a properly supported and approved invoice (See Exhibit B).
4. CONDITIONS ON WHICH PAYMENT IS CONTINGENT
(1) IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT ACCORDING TO REQUIRED
PROCEDURES
The Municipality shall implement this Agreement in accordance with
applicable Federal, State, and County laws, ordinances and codes and with
the procedures outlined in the HCD Policies and Procedures Manual, and
amendments and additions thereto as may from time to time be made. The
Federal, State, and County laws, ordinances and codes are minimal
regulations supplemented by more restrictive guidelines set forth in the HCD
Policies and Procedures Manual. No payments will be made until an HCD -
approved cost allocation plan for multi- funded projects by HCD Director or
his designee has been placed on file with HCD (if applicable). If the
Municipality has awarded a contract to an independent contractor to perform
project services and if competitive bidding or competitive negotiations are
required under applicable law, the Municipality shall provide HCD with a
certified copy of the Bid Specifications and Bid Award authorizing the work
to be done on the projects and a certified copy of the contract let. All such
contracts shall be submitted to HCD for prior approval. Upon receipt of
certified copies of Bid Awards and Contracts, HCD will audit and forward
said certified copies to the Palm Beach County Finance Department
together with comments related to the audit. If the Municipality has awarded
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a contract to an independent contractor to perform project services, the
Municipality shall describe the services for which it is invoicing. If the
Municipality uses its own work force to perform project services, the
Municipality shall submit a certified copy of the purchase orders authorizing
the purchase of material and a certified copy of the work orders ordering the
work for which it will be invoicing. If the Municipality has awarded a contract
to an independent contractor to perform project services, the Municipality
shall submit a certified copy of the contractor's invoices identifying the
contract to which it applies stating the services rendered. The Municipality's
chief finance officer shall certify that the work that is being invoiced for has
been completed. The Municipality's chief finance officer will add his or her
certificate to the invoice that the Municipality has paid the invoice and
indicate check numbers with which the Municipality paid the invoice or
provide some other satisfactory audit trail.
Should a project receive additional funding after the commencement of this
Agreement, the Municipality shall notify HCD in writing within thirty (30) days
of receiving notification from the funding source and submit an approved
cost allocation plan within forty -five (45) days of said official notification.
(2) FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The County may have a financial systems analysis and an internal fiscal
control evaluation of the Municipality by an independent auditing firm
employed by the County or by the County Internal Audit Department at any
time the County deems necessary to determine if the project is being
managed in accordance with Federal, State, and County requirements.
(3) SUBCONTRACTS
Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specifically by
written contact, written agreement, or purchase order and shall be subject to
each provision of this Agreement. Proper documentation in accordance with
County, State, and Federal guidelines and regulations must be submitted by
the Municipality to HCD and approved by HCD prior to execution of any
subcontract hereunder. In addition, all subcontracts shall be subject to
Federal, State, and County laws and regulations. This includes ensuring
that all consultant contracts and fee schedules meet the minimum standards
as established by the Palm Beach County Engineering Department and U.S.
HUD. Contracts for architecture, engineering, survey, and planning shall be
negotiated fixed fee contracts. All additional services shall have prior written
approval with support documentation detailing categories of persons
performing work plus hourly rates including benefits, number of drawings
required, and all items that justify the "Fixed Fee Contract." Reimbursables
will be at cost.
None of the work or services covered by this Agreement, including but not
limited to consultant work or services, shall be subcontracted or reimbursed
without prior written approval of the HCD Director or his designee.
(4) PURCHASING
All purchasing for services and goods, including capital equipment, shall be
made by purchase order or by a written contract and in conformity with the
procedures prescribed by the Palm Beach County Purchasing Ordinance, as
well as Federal Management Circulars A -87, A -102, A -128, and 24CFR Part
85 (also known as the Common Rule), which are incorporated herein by
reference.
(5) REPORTS AUDITS, AND EVALUATIONS
Payment will be contingent on the receipt and approval of reports required
by this Agreement, the satisfactory evaluation of the project by HCD and the
County and satisfactory audits by the Internal Audit Departments of the
County and Federal Government if required. All reports will be due within
the time prescribed by this Agreement and the attachments hereto following
the execution of this Agreement.
(6) ADDITIONAL HCD COUNTY AND U.S. HUD REQUIREMENTS
HCD shall have the right under this Agreement to suspend or terminate
payments until the Municipality complies with any additional conditions that
may be imposed by HCD, the County or U.S. HUD at any time.
(7) PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVALS - SUMMARY
The following includes but is not limited to activities that require the prior
written approval of the HCD Director or his designee to be eligible for
reimbursement or payment:
(a) All subcontracts and agreements pursuant to this Agreement;
(b) All capital equipment expenditures of $1,000 or more;
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(c) All out -of -town travel; (travel shall be reimbursed in accordance with
Florida Statutes, Chapter 112.061);
(d) All change orders; and
(e) Requests to utilize uncommitted funds after the expiration of this
agreement for programs described in Exhibit A.
(f) All rates of pay and pay increases paid out of CDBG funds, whether
for merit or cost of living. (Pay rates and increases paid out of
CDBG funds shall be consistent with Palm Beach County's
Personnel Department and subject to prior established guidelines).
(8) PROGRAM - GENERATED INCOME
All income by the Municipality from activities financed in whole or in part by
CDBG funds must be reported to HCD. Such income would include but not
be limited to income from service fees, sale of commodities, and rental or
usage fees. In addition to reporting said income, the Municipality shall
report to HCD the procedure developed to utilize program income to offset
project costs. If program income is used to extend the availability of
services provided by the Municipality through this Agreement, the prior
written approval of the HCD Director or his designee will be required.
Accounting and disbursement of program income shall be consistent with
the procedures outlined in OMB Circular A -102, and other applicable
regulations incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE
The Municipality agrees that no person shall on the ground of race, color, national origin,
religion, or sex be excluded from the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under
any activity carried out by the performance of this Agreement. Upon receipt of evidence of
such discrimination, the County shall have the right to terminate this Agreement.
To the greatest feasible extent, lower- income residents of the project areas shall be given
opportunities for training and employment; and to the greatest feasible extent eligible
business concerns located in or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the project
areas shall be awarded contracts in connection with the project.
2. OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL AND MINORITY/WOMEN -OWNED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISES
In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, or services to implement this
Agreement, the Municipality shall make a positive effort to utilize small business and
minority /women -owned business enterprises of supplies and services, and provide these
sources the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement. To the maximum extent feasible these small business and
minority /women- owned business enterprises shall be located in or owned by residents of
the CDBG areas designated by Palm Beach County in the CDBG Annual Consolidated
Plan approved by U.S. HUD. At a minimum, the subrecipient shall comply with the Section
3 Clause of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968.
3. PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES
At least fifty -one percent (51%) of the beneficiaries of a project funded through this
Agreement must be low- and moderate- income persons. If the project is located in an
entitlement city, as defined by U.S. HUD, or serves beneficiaries countywide, more than
thirty percent (30 %) of the beneficiaries assisted through the use of funds under this
Agreement must reside in unincorporated Palm Beach County or in municipalities
participating in the County's Urban County Program. The project funded under this
Agreement shall assist beneficiaries as defined above for the time period designated in
Exhibit A of this Agreement. The Municipality shall provide written verification of
compliance to HCD upon HCD's request.
4. EVALUATION AND MONITORING
The Municipality agrees that HCD will carry out periodic monitoring and evaluation activities
as determined necessary by HCD or the County and that the continuation of this
Agreement is dependent upon satisfactory evaluation conclusions.
Such evaluations will be based on the terms of this Agreement, comparisons of planned
versus actual progress relating to project scheduling, budgets, audit reports, and output
measures. The Municipality agrees to furnish upon request to HCD, the County or the
County's designees and make copies or transcriptions of such records and information as
is determined necessary by HCD or the County. The Municipality shall submit on a
schedule set by HCD, and at other times upon the request of HCD, information and status
reports required by HCD, the County or U.S. HUD on forms approved by HCD to enable
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HCD to evaluate said progress and to allow for completion of reports required of HCD by
U.S. HUD. The Municipality shall allow HCD or U.S. HUD to monitor the Municipality on
site. Such site visits may be scheduled or unscheduled as determined by HCD or U.S.
HUD.
5. AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
At any time during normal business hours and as often as HCD, the County, U.S. HUD, or
the Comptroller General of the United States may deem necessary, there shall be made
available by the Municipality to HCD, the County, U.S. HUD, or the Comptroller General for
examination all its records with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement. The
Municipality will permit HCD, the County, U.S. HUD, or the Comptroller General to audit
and examine all contracts, invoices, materials, payroll, records of personnel, conditions of
employment, and other data relating in all matters covered by this Agreement. The County
reserves the right to require the Municipality or any of its subcontractors to submit, at the
request of the County, to an audit by an auditor of the County's choosing. The cost of any
said audit shall be borne by the Municipality. The County will be responsible for providing
technical assistance to the Municipality, as deemed necessary by the County.
The Municipality agrees to comply with the provisions of the Single Audit Act of 1984, as
amended, as it pertains to this Agreement. The will require the Municipality to submit a
single audit, including any management letter, made in accordance with the general
program requirements of OMB Circulars A -87, A -102, A -133, and other applicable
regulations within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of any fiscal year
covered by this agreement in which Federal funds from all sources are expended. Said
audit shall be made by a Certified Public Accountant of the Municipality's choosing, subject
to the County's approval. The Municipality shall provide such audit to HCD. In the event
the Municipality anticipates a delay in producing such audit or audited financial statements,
the Municipality shall request an extension in advance of the deadline. The cost of said
audit shall be borne by the Municipality. The County will be responsible for providing
technical assistance to the Municipality, as deemed necessary by the County.
6. DATA BECOMES COUNTY PROPERTY
All reports, plans, surveys, information, documents, maps, and other data procedures
developed, prepared, assembled, or completed by the Municipality for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be made available to the County by the Municipality at any time upon
request by the County or HCD. Upon completion of all work contemplated under this
agreement copies of all documents and records relating to this agreement shall be
surrendered to HCD if requested. In any event the municipality shall keep all documents
and records for three (3) years after expiration of this agreement.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
The Municipality, agrees to protect, defend, reimburse, indemnify, and hold the County, its
agents, employees and elected officers, and each of them free and harmless at all times
from and against any and all suits, actions, legal or administrative proceedings, claims,
demands, damages, liabilities, interests, attorney's fees, costs and expenses of whatever
kind or nature whether arising in any manner, directly or indirectly caused occasioned or
contributed to in whole or in part, by reason of any act, omission or fault, whether active or
passive of Municipality, of anyone acting under its direction or control, or on its behalf in
connection with or incident to the performance of this agreement. Municipality's aforesaid
indemnity and hold harmless obligation, or portion or applications thereof, shall apply to the
fullest extent permitted by law, but in no event shall they apply to liability caused by the
negligence or willful misconduct of the County, its representative agents, employees or
officers, nor shall the liability limits set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, be waived.
The Municipality will hold the County harmless and will indemnify the County for funds
Which the County is obligated to refund the Federal Government arising out of the conduct
of activities and administration of Municipality.
At all times during the term of this agreement, the Municipality shall maintain
Comprehensive General Liability insurance, including coverage for personal injury, bodily
injury, property damage, and contractual liability; or shall verify self- insurance by letter to
support the indemnification clause herein. Such insurance shall be in an amount of not
less than $200,000 each occurrence, and coverages shall be evidenced by a Certificate of
Insurance and shall provide for thirty (30) days notice of cancellation, non - renewal or any
adverse change in coverage. Palm Beach County shall be included in the coverage as an
additional insured as its interests may appear.
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8. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT
The intent and purpose of this Agreement is to increase the availability of the Municipality's
services. This Agreement is not to substitute for or replace existing or planned projects or
activities of the Municipality. The Municipality agrees to maintain a level of activities and
expenditures, planned or existing, for projects similar to those being assisted under this
Agreement which is not less than that level existing prior to this Agreement.
9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Municipality agrees to abide by and be governed by OMB Circular A -110 which is
incorporated herein by reference. The Municipality further covenants that no person who
presently exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the CDBG Project,
has any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in the target areas or any parcels
therein, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of this
Agreement and that no person having any conflict of interest shall be employed by or
subcontracted by the Municipality. Any possible conflict of interest on the part of the
Municipality or its employees shall be disclosed in writing to HCD provided, however, that
this paragraph shall be interpreted in such a manner so as not to unreasonably impede the
statutory requirement that maximum opportunity be provided for employment of and
participation of low and moderate - income residents of the project target area.
10. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
The Municipality shall cooperate with HCD in the implementation of the Citizen Participation
Plan by establishing a citizen participation process to keep residents informed of the
activities the Municipality is undertaking in carrying out the provisions of this agreement.
Representatives of the Municipality shall attend meetings and cooperate with area
representatives upon the request of the Citizen Participation Officers, HCD, or the County.
11. RECOGNITION
All facilities purchased or constructed pursuant to this Agreement shall be clearly identified
as to funding source. The agency will include a reference to the financial support herein
provided by HCD in all publications and publicity. In addition, the agency will make a good
faith effort to recognize HCD's support for all activities made possible with funds made
available under this Agreement.
12. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The following documents are herein incorporated by reference and made a part hereof, and
shall constitute and be referred to as the contract; and all of said documents taken as a
whole constitute the contract between the parties hereto and are as fully a part of the
contract as if they were set forth verbatim and at length herein:
(1) This Agreement, including its Exhibits
(2) Office of Management and Budget Circulars A -87, A -102, A -133, and 24CFR
Part 85
(3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title
II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(4) Executive Orders 11246, 11478, 11625, 12432, the Davis Bacon Act, and Section 3
of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968
(5) Executive Orders 11063, 12259, 12892, the Fair Housing Act of 1988, and Section
109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
(6) Florida Statutes, Chapter 112
(7) Palm Beach County Purchasing Ordinance
(8) Federal Community Development Block Grant Regulations (24 CFR Part 570), as
amended
(9) The Municipality's personnel policies and job descriptions
(10) The Municipality's Certificate of Insurance
All of these documents are filed and will be maintained at the Business Office of HCD. One
copy of the contract documents (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) will be furnished to the
Municipality by HCD. Items (9), and (10) above shall be transmitted to HCD by the
Municipality.
13. TERMINATION
In event of termination for any of the following reasons, all finished or unfinished
documents, data studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, reports
prepared, and capital equipment secured by the Municipality with CDBG funds under this
Agreement shall be returned to HCD or the County.
In the event of termination, the Municipality shall not be relieved of liability to the County for
damages sustained by the County by virtue of any breach of the contract by the
Municipality, and the County may withhold any payment to the Municipality for set -off
purposes until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the County from the
Municipality is determined.
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A. Termination /Suspension of Payments /Contract for Cause: If through any cause
either party shall fail to fulfill in timely and proper manner its obligations under this
Agreement, or if either party shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, or
stipulations of this Agreement, either party shall thereupon have the right to
terminate this Agreement or suspend payments in whole or part by giving written
notice to of such termination or suspension of payments and specify the effective
date of termination or suspension.
If payments are withheld, HCD shall specify in writing the actions that must be taken
by the Municipality as a condition precedent to resumption of payments and shall
specify a reasonable date for compliance. Sufficient cause for suspension of
payments shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Ineffective or improper use of CDBG funds;
(2) Failure to comply with the work program or terms of this Agreement;
(3) Failure to submit reports as required; and
(4) Submittal of materially incorrect or incomplete reports.
B. Termination for Convenience of County: The County may terminate this Agreement
without cause at any time by giving at least ten (10) working days notice in writing
from the County to the Municipality. If this Agreement is terminated by the County
as provided herein, the Municipality will be paid for allowable services performed
under Part II of this Agreement until the effective date of this termination.
In the event the grant to the County under Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 (as amended) is suspended or terminated, this
Agreement shall be suspended or terminated effective on the date the U.S. HUD
specifies.
C. Termination for Convenience of the Municipality: At any time during the term
of this Agreement, the Municipality may, at its option and for any reason, terminate
this Agreement upon ten (10) working days written notice to the HCD.
Upon termination, the Municipality shall be paid for services rendered pursuant to
this Agreement through and including the date of termination subject to the
conditions of Paragraph "B" above.
14. SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not
be affected thereby if such remainder would then continue to conform to the terms and
requirements of applicable law.
15. AMENDMENTS
The County may, at its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform with changes in
Federal, State, County, or U.S. HUD guidelines, directives, and objectives. Such
amendments shall be incorporated by written amendment as a part of this Agreement and
shall be subject to approval of the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.
Except as otherwise provided herein, no amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on
either party unless in writing, approved by the Board of County Commissioners and signed
by both parties.
16. NOTICES
All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be sufficient when delivered to
HCD at its office at 3323 Belvedere Road, Building 501, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406,
and to the Municipality when delivered to its office at the address listed on Page One (1) of
this Agreement.
17. INDEPENDENT AGENT AND EMPLOYEES
The Municipality agrees that, in all matters relating to this Agreement, it will be acting as an
independent agent and that its employees are not Palm Beach County employees and are
not subject to the County provisions of the iaw applicable to County employees relative to
employment, hours of work, rates of compensation, leave, unemployment compensation
and employee benefits.
18. NO FORFEITURE
The rights of the County under this Agreement shall be cumulative and failure on the part
of the County to exercise promptly any rights given hereunder shall not operate to forfeit or
waive any of the said rights.
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19. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES
As provided in F.S. 287.133 by entering into this contract or performing any work in
furtherance hereof, the Municipality certifies that it, its affiliates, suppliers, subcontractors
and consultants 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 F.S. 287.133
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20. COUNTERPARTS OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, consisting of sixteen (16) enumerated pages which include the exhibits
referenced herein, shall be executed in four (4) counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed to be an original, and such counterparts will constitute one and the same
instrument.
21. ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING
This Agreement and its provisions merge any prior agreements, if any, between the parties
hereto and constitutes the entire understanding. The parties hereby acknowledge that
there have been and are no representations, warranties, covenants, or undertakings other
than those expressly set forth herein.
WITNESS our Hands and Seals on this day of , 1997_
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
B
E' eth A. Sch er, Mayor
Thomas G. Bradford, Villa a Manager
BY:
Attorney for Municipality
(MUNICIPALITY SEAL) (Signature Optional)
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, a
:.•' y C '•.Political Subdivision of the State of Florida
ATTEST: • . . RD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Dorothy H. Wilken, Clerk 10 0 A • ,
COUNTY ;
By: CA/`� I S O ;
Deputy Clerk • •...•• rt Aaronson Ohairman
•••• * �; Board of Count Commissioners
Approved Form and (COUNTY SEAL)
Legal Su ici c
R98 164D FEB 03 6
By:
amm . Fields
Assi nt County Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
WORK PROGRAM NARRATIVE
Village of Tequesta
I. THE MUNICIPALITY AGREES TO:
A. PROJECT SCOPE: The work covered by this agreement consists of the installation of
storm water drainage improvements on Tequesta Drive in the Village of Tequesta. The
Municipality shall procure the services of a contractor to construct these improvements
based plans and specifications to be prepared by the Municipality.
NOTE 1: The Municipality shall prioritize the work in the project and bid it in such manner to
allow the award of portions that can be funded by available budgets. All construction work
shall be included in one contract.
NOTE 2: The Municipality shall obtain HCD approval prior to awarding the construction
contract to be funded through this agreement.
The Municipality further agrees that HCD, in consultation with any parties it deems
necessary, shall be the final arbiter on the Municipality's compliance with the above.
B. ASBESTOS REQUIREMENTS: The Municipality shall comply with all applicable
requirements contained in Exhibit C, attached hereto, for construction work in connection
with the project funded through this agreement.
C. DAVIS -BACON ACT: The Municipality shall request the County to obtain a Davis -Bacon
wage decision for the project prior to advertising the construction work. The Municipality
shall incorporate a copy of the Davis -Bacon wage decision and disclose the requirements
of the Davis -Bacon Act in its construction bid solicitation and contract.
D. BONDING REQUIREMENTS: The Municipality shall comply with the requirements of
24CFR Part 85 in regard to bid guarantees, performance bonds, and payment bonds.
E. CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT RETAINAGE: The Municipality shall apply a retainage of at
least 5% on all construction draws which retainages shall be released in conjunction with
the final draw upon satisfactory completion of the project. The Municipality agrees not to
release such retainages until it has obtained approval from the County that the contractor
and subcontractors have complied with the requirements of the Davis -Bacon Act.
F. FORMER PROJECTS: The Municipality shall maintain all previously completed CDBG
funded projects. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of future CDBG funds and will delay
funding for ongoing activities.
G. WORK SCHEDULE: The time frame for completion of the outlined activities shall be
September 30,1998.
Hire Consultant complete
Complete Contract Documents complete
Advertise & Accept Bids Jan 31, 1998
Award Contract Mar 31, 1998
Start Construction May 01, 1998
Complete Construction Sept 30, 1998
H. REPORTS The Municipality shall submit detailed monthly progress reports to Housing
and Community Development outlining the status of specific activities under each project.
Each report must account for the total activity for which the Municipality is reimbursed in
part or in whole, with CDBG funds and which is required in fulfillment of their obligations
regarding the projects. The progress reports should be mainly in the form of a narrative
and are required in addition to monthly Grantee Performance Reports (GPR's). The
progress reports shall be used as an additional basis for invoice reimbursement.
I. USE OF THE PROJECT FACILITY: The Municipality agrees in regard to the use of the
facility /property whose acquisition or improvements are being funded in part or in whole by
CDBG funds as provided by this Agreement, that for a period not less than ten (10) years
after the expiration date of this agreement (as may be amended from time to time):
a. The Municipality may not change the use or planned use of the
facility /property (including the beneficiaries of such use) from that for which
the acquisition or improvements are made, unless the Municipality provides
affected citizens with reasonable notice of, and opportunity to comment on,
any such proposed change and either:
1. The new use of the facility /property qualifies as meeting one of the
national objectives defined in the regulations governing the CDBG
program, and is not a building for the general conduct of govern-
ment; or
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2. The requirements of paragraph (b) of this section are met.
b. If the Municipality determines after consultation with affected citizens, that it
is appropriate to change the use of the facility /property to a use which does
not qualify under paragraph (a (1) of this section, it may retain or dispose of
the facility for such use if the County is reimbursed in the amount of the
current fair market value of the facility /property less any portion thereof
attributable to expenditures of non -CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvements to the facility /property. The final determination of the amount
of any such reimbursement to the County under this paragraph shall be
made by the County.
C. Following the reimbursement of CDBG funds by the Municipality to the
County pursuant to paragraph (b) above, the facility /property will then no
longer be subject to any CDBG requirements.
The provisions of this clause shall survive the expiration of this agreement.
J. SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS: The Municipality agrees to comply with all Section 3
requirements applicable to contracts funded through this agreement. Information on
Section 3 is available at HCD upon request. The Municipality shall include the following,
referred to as the Section 3 Clause, in every solicitation and every contract for every
Section 3 covered project:
Section 3 Clause
a. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements
of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as
amended, 12 U. S.C. 170 lu (Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to
ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by
HUD assistance or HUD - assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall to the
greatest extent feasible, be directed to low -and very low- income persons,
particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.
b. The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's requirements in 24
CFR Part 135, which implement Section 3. As evidenced by their execution
of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no
contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying
with the Part 135 regulations.
C. The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative
of workers with which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement
or other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or
workers representative of the contractor's commitment under this Section 3
clause, and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work
site where both employees and applicants for training and employment
positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the Section 3
preference, shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire,
availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for
each; and the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for
each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin.
d. The contractor agrees to include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract
subject to compliance with regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, and agrees to
take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the
subcontract or in this Section 3 clause, upon a finding that the subcontractor
is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135. The contractor will not
subcontract with any subcontractor where the contractor has notice or
knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the
regulations in 24 CFR Part 135.
e. The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including
training positions, that are filled (1) after the contractor is selected but before
the contract is executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the
regulations of 24 CFR Part 135 require employment opportunities to be
directed, were not filled to circumvent the contractor's obligations under 24
CFR Part 135.
f. Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135 may result in
sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or
suspension from future HUD assisted contracts.
Il. THE COUNTY AGREES TO:
A. Provide funding for the above specified improvements (including consultant services)
described in the Scope of the Project, during the term of this agreement, in the amount of
$14,314. However, the County shall not provide any funding for the construction work until
it is assured that sufficient funds are available to complete the entire project.
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B. Provide project administration and inspection to the Municipality to ensure compliance with
U.S. HUD and the Department of Labor, and applicable State, Federal and County laws
and regulations.
C. Monitor the Municipality at any time during the term of this Agreement. Visits may be
announced or unannounced as determined by HCD and will serve to ensure compliance
with U.S. Department of HUD regulations, that planned activities are conducted in a timely
manner, and to verify the accuracy of reporting to HCD on program activities.
D. The County shall perform an environmental review of the project, and review and approve
project design and bids submitted for the work. The County shall also perform Davis
Bacon Act Labor Standards monitoring and enforcement. Environmental review costs
incurred by the County may be charged to the project budget identified above.
E. Allowable costs that may be paid by the County under this Agreement in addition to those
stated in II.A above:
i) Costs of asbestos surveys, asbestos abatement, and abatement monitoring.
ii) Cost of soil testing, and land surveys.
iii) Reproduction costs of plans and specifications for the project.
iv) Costs of any other services customarily associated with projects of the nature of the
project contemplated by this Agreement.
The County shall review requests by the Municipality for expenditures on the above items
prior to undertaking the services associated with them, and approve any such expenditures
it deems appropriate for this project.
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B. Provide project administration and inspection to the Municipality to ensure compliance with
U.S. HUD and the Department of Labor, and applicable State, Federal and County laws
and regulations.
C. Monitor the Municipality at any time during the term of this Agreement. Visits may be
announced or unannounced as determined by HCD and will serve to ensure compliance
with U.S. Department of HUD regulations, that planned activities are conducted in a timely
manner, and to verify the accuracy of reporting to HCD on program activities.
D. The County shall perform an environmental review of the project, and review and approve
project design and bids submitted for the work. The County shall also perform Davis
Bacon Act Labor Standards monitoring and enforcement. Environmental review costs
incurred by the County may be charged to the project budget identified above.
E. Allowable costs that may be paid by the County under this Agreement in addition to those
stated in II.A above:
i) Costs of asbestos surveys, asbestos abatement, and abatement monitoring.
ii) Cost of soil testing, and land surveys.
iii) Reproduction costs of plans and specifications for the project.
iv) Costs of any other services customarily associated with projects of the nature of the
project contemplated by this Agreement.
The County shall review requests by the Municipality for expenditures on the above items
prior to undertaking the services associated with them, and approve any such expenditures
it deems appropriate for this project.
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EXHIBIT "B' LETTERHEAD STATIONARY
TO: Remar M. Harvin, Director
Housing and Community Development
3323 Belvedere Road, Building #501
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
FROM: Name of Subgrantee:
Address:
Phone:
RE: INVOICE REIMBURSEMENT
Attached, you will find Invoice # requesting reimbursement in the amount of
$ The expenditures for this invoice covers the period through
. You will also find attached back -up original documentation relating to the
expenditures being invoiced.
Approved for Payment
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EXHIBIT "C"
ASBESTOS REQUIREMENTS
PART A - SPECIAL CONDITIONS - ASBESTOS - PROCEDURES FOR REHABILITATION AND
DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES The provisions of this part apply to all rehabilitation and
demolition work contemplated in this agreement and described in Exhibit A of this agreement:
1. ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION
Federal and state asbestos regulations require, prior to the rehabilitation or demolition of
any structure:
(1) an inspection for asbestos - containing materials (ACM),
(2) removal of specified ACM, and
(3) an asbestos notification of rehabilitation or demolition received at least ten
(10) business days prior to demolition.
To meet requirements #1 and #2 above, the Municipality shall request the County to survey
the all structure(s) to be rehabilitated or demolished in connection with this agreement for
the presence of ACM and the Municipality shall make every effort to remove Regulated
Asbestos - Containing Material (RACM) and Category II Non - Friable ACM (e.g. asbestos -
cement board and shingles) before commencing any rehabilitation or demolition work on
such structure(s). If not attached, it is the Municipality responsibility to contact the Project
Manager of the County department overseeing this project, or the County's Risk
Management/Loss Control section to obtain:
(A) a copy of the pre - rehabilitation or pre - demolition asbestos, inspection report;
and
(B) a copy of the County's Risk Management /Loss Control's memo addressed
to the County department overseeing this project.
To meet requirement #3 above for rehabilitation or demolition work, the Municipality is
responsible for submitting a complete and accurate asbestos notification form titled "Notice
of Asbestos Removal Project" [i.e. NESHAP notification, 40 CFR Part 61.145(b)], for each
separate address where work will be performed to the below listed agencies at least 10
business days prior to demolition. The 4 -copy forms are available from the Department of
Environmental Protection and the County's Risk Management/Loss Control.
SEND ORIGINAL TO: SEND YELLOW COPY TO:
State Asbestos Coordinator Environmental Specialist
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection FL Dept. Of Environmental Protection
2600 Blair Stone Road P. O. Box 15425
Tallahassee, FL 32399 -2409 West Palm Beach, FL 33416 -5425
SEND PINK COPY OR FAX OF ORIGINAL TO:
PBC Risk Management/Loss Control
Attn: NESHAP
P.O. Box 21229
West Palm Beach, FL 33416 -1229
FAX: (561) 233 -5420
The Municipality must notify the County's Risk Management/Loss Control (phone
(561) 233 -5430) immediately if the demolition Start Date changes. No demolition may start
before the Start Date on the NESHAP notification and no demolition may occur without the
notice to proceed from the County department. It is the responsibility of the Municipality to
call and submit revised NESHAP notification to the above listed agencies, adhering to
required NESHAP time frames.
The Municipality is responsible for physical checking the structure(s) before submitting the
NESHAP notification to ensure that all RACM and Category II ACM, as identified in the pre -
rehabilitation or pre - demolition asbestos inspection report, have been removed. If RACM
or Category II ACM is discovered, the Municipality shall immediately contact the County's
Project Manager or Loss Control.
2. WORK PRACTICES
The Municipality will utilize wet methods to control airborne emissions during the demolition
process and during loading onto transport vehicles, regardless whether Category I is
present or not. The Municipality is responsible for supplying water meters, hoses, and
adequate volume of water to the demolition site.
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Recycling of any building materials with either presumed or confirmed asbestos - containing
Category I (e.g. floor tile, sheet vinyl, and /or roofing materials) is not permitted, unless
written authorization is provided to the Municipality by the County.
3. OSHA AND FLORIDA STATUTES COMPLIANCE
In accordance with OSHA, (reference 29 CFR 1926.1101) in the event ACM is present the
Municipality must have a competent person onsite who: (1) is capable of identifying existing
asbestos hazards in the workplace, (2) is capable of selecting the appropriate control
strategy for asbestos exposure, and (3) has the authority to take prompt corrective action
to eliminate them. This person must be trained in accordance with Chapter 469 Florida
Statutes as an onsite supervisor.
Copies of training certificates of the onsite supervisor shall be made available to the County
upon request.
4. ROOFING - REMOVAL OF CONFIRMED OR PRESUMED ASBESTOS -
CONTAINING BITUMINOUS ROOFING MATERIALS
It is the responsibility of the Municipality to determine if the roofing materials do not contain
asbestos. If the Municipality wishes not to sample and analyze for asbestos, the materials
will be presumed to contain asbestos and handled accordingly. If the Municipality elects to
sample the roof system, she /he must first notify the County of the sampling, including date,
location, and number of samples to be collected. The bulk sample analyses must be
performed by a NVLAP- accredited laboratory (NVLAP is the National Voluntary Laboratory
Accreditation Program). Results, if proven less than one percent asbestos, shall be
provided to the County prior to the start of any work.
The Municipality will be required to meet all Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining
to the handling, removal, and disposal of confirmed or presumed asbestos - containing
roofing materials. This includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Meeting the requirements listed in Chapter 469.012(2) & (3) Florida Statutes
regarding training of onsite roofing supervisors involved in the removal of
asbestos containing bituminous resinous roofing materials, and;
(2) Utilizing removal methods that will maintain the roofing material's Category
non - friable status and will not create dust, i.e. employ methods other than
sanding, grinding, drilling, abrading, rotary blade or saw cutting. Suggested
methods are slicing, shearing, or punch cutting while using wet methods
where feasible.
In the event ACM is found, the Municipality will submit the following documentation to the
County department coordinating this project.
(1) Copies of training certificates of the onsite roofing supervisor in compliance
with the current requirements of Chapter 469 Florida Statutes;
(2) Resume of the onsite roofing supervisor documenting asbestos - containing
roofing removal jobs performed wit h the last two (2) years;
(3) Approval of a landfill to accept confirmed or presumed asbestos - containing
roofing material and any conditions associated with its acceptance, and;
(4) A plan of action, as specified by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 which addresses:
a. Method of removal
b. Worker protection
C. Protection of building occupants and ventilation systems
d. Method and location of disposal
PART B - SPECIAL CONDITIONS - ASBESTOS - PROCEDURES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
AND REHABILITATION AND DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES The provisions of this part apply
to new construction work and to all rehabilitation and demolition work contemplated in this
agreement and described in Exhibit A of this agreement:
1. HANDLING AND DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE
GENERAL
Federal regulations (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M) classify asbestos - cement pipe (AC pipe)
as Category II non - friable asbestos - containing material. AC pipe must be handled in a
manner which will maintain this classification. Therefore, all cutting and disposal of AC
pipe must be performed by a Florida Licensed Asbestos Contractor.
The Municipality will make every effort to identify and quantify the locating of known AC
pipe and material prior to onset of work.
If the Municipality during the course of work observes, uncovers, or otherwise becomes
aware of the existence of any asbestos - cement pipe, pieces, or material at the site to which
the Municipality or any subcontractor, supplier, or other person may be exposed, the
Municipality shall immediately notify the County and confirm any verbal notice in writing.
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The County shall promptly consult with the Project Engineer concerning such condition and
determine the necessity of the County retaining special consultants or qualified experts.
The Municipality shall not perform any work near or in connection with the suspect material
until receipt of special written instructions from the County.
The Municipality will ensure that all subcontractors follow these procedures.
PRE -WORK SUBMITTALS
The Municipality shall submit the name of the Asbestos Contractor and a copy of his /her
Florida Asbestos Contractor license to the Palm Beach County department coordinating
this project, prior to start of work.
WORKER PROTECTION
Licensed asbestos contractors will comply with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR
1929.1101 concerning worker protection.
EXECUTION OF WORK
AC pipe will be kept wet during all phases of removal. No visible emissions are permitted.
Wet the pipe using an airless sprayer or utilize available water.
Apply dropcloth of 6 -mil poly to the area beneath and a minimum of 3 feet beyond the
section of pipe to be cut.
Break, cut, or snap pipe into sections suitable in size to the disposal facility. Abrasive disc
saws are prohibited.
Apply lockdown encapsulant to exposed edges of pipe. Pick up all pipe debris that may
have fallen outside dropcloth.
Use of compressed air to clean AC pipes is prohibited.
At no time should AC pipe or pieces by mixed in with fill.
DISPOSAL
Wrap pipe in existing dropcloth. Transfer pipe to a clean dropcloth outside the trench, and
wrap and secure in second layer of 6 -mil poly.
Affix the following labels to the exterior of each separately wrapped section of pipe. Labels
are to be waterproof, legible, and large enough in size to be readily visible:
First Label:
CAUTION
Contains Asbestos Fibers
Avoid Opening or Breaking Container
Breathing Asbestos is Hazardous to Your Health
Second Label.
DANGER
Contains Asbestos Fibers
Avoid Breathing Dust
Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard
Breathing Airborne Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite or
Actinolite Fibers is Hazardous to Your Health
Third Label:
RQ HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
Solid, NOS
ORM -E, NA9188
(Asbestos)
Fourth Label:
Label each container with the name of the generator (owner) and the location at
which the waste was generated.
Properly dispose of all AC pipe generated each day. All wrapped sections may be stored
in a secure, locked enclosure pending disposal, if authorized by owner.
At no time are section pieces of AC pipe to be left on the worksite uncapped and
unsecured at the end of the workday.
All vehicles and /or containers used to haul asbestos - containing waste material shall be
lined with a minimum or 6 -mil poly layer.
Label trucks used to transport asbestos - containing waste material during loading and
unloading as follows (refer to 29 CFR 1910.145(d)(4) for sign format):
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DANGER
Asbestos Dust Hazard
Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard
Authorized Personnel Only
POST WORK SUBMITTALS
The Municipality or Asbestos Contractor, as waste generator shall complete a Waste
Shipment Record (WSR) for each shipment of asbestos - cement pipe disposed. Refer to
40 CFR Part 61, Revision Final Rule for an example of WSR or contact Palm Beach
County Risk Management /Loss Control.
The Municipality or his designated subcontractor will submit the following documents to the
Palm Beach County department coordinating this project prior to payment.
A copy of the WSR prior to shipment.
A copy of the WSR signed by the disposal facility within thirty -five (35) days of
shipment.
PART C - SPECIAL CONDITIONS - REGULATIONS: The provisions of this part apply to all
projects contemplated in this agreement and described in Exhibit A of this agreement:
Environmental Protection Agency: 40 CFR Part 61 National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants; Asbestos NESHAP Revision Final Rule November 20, 1990.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration: 29 CFR 1926.1101 - Asbestos,
Construction Industry Standard.
Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Chapter 469 Florida Statutes,
Licensure of Consultants and Contractors.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM BEACH COUNTY
AND
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of 1997, by and between
Palm Beach County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, for the use and benefit of its
Community Development Block Grant Program, and the Village of Tequesta a Municipality duly
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Florida, having its Principal Office at
357 Tequesta Drive Teguesta Florida 33469
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has entered into an agreement with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant for the execution and implementation
of a Community Development Block Grant Program in certain areas of Palm Beach County,
pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (as amended); and
WHEREAS, certain Palm Beach County Community Development Block Grant Citizen
Participation Structures, the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, and the
Village of Tequesta desire to provide the activities specified in Part II of this contract; and
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County desires to engage the Village of Tequesta to implement such
undertakings of the Community Development Block Grant Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises and covenants herein contained, it is
agreed as follows:
PART I
DEFINITION AND PURPOSE
1. DEFINITIONS
(1) "County" means Palm Beach County.
(2) "CDBG" means the Community Development Block Grant Program of Palm
Beach County.
(3) "HCD" means Palm Beach County Housing and Community Development.
(4) "Municipality" means the Village of Teguesta
(5) "HCD Approval' means the written approval of the HCD Director or his designee of
the Community Development Block Grant Program after a request or a report has
been properly processed in accordance with the HCD Policies and Procedures
Manual.
(6) "U.S. HUD" means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or a person
authorized to act on its behalf.
(7) "Low and moderate income persons" means the definition set by U.S. HUD.
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to state the covenants and conditions under which the
Agency will implement the Scope of Services set forth in Part II of this Agreement. At least
fifty -one percent (51 %) of the beneficiaries of a project funded under this Agreement must
be low -and moderate - income persons.
F 1%
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SCOPE OF SERVICES PART 11
The Municipality shall, in a satisfactory and proper manner as determined by HCD, perform the
tasks necessary to conduct the program outlined in the Work Program Narrative, Exhibit "A ", and
submit invoices using the cover sheet in Exhibit "B ", both of which are attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
PART III
COMPENSATION. TIME OF PERFORMANCE METHOD AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT
1. MAXIMUM COMPENSATION
The Municipality agrees to accept as full payment for services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement the actual amount of budgeted, eligible, and HCD Director or designee -
approved expenditures and encumbrances made by the Municipality under this Agreement.
Said services shall be performed in a manner satisfactory to HCD. In no event shall the
total compensation or reimbursement to be paid hereunder exceed the maximum and total
authorized sum of $14.314 period of November 18.1997 through and including September
30 .1998. Any funds not obligated after the expiration date of this Agreement revert to the
County.
2. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The effective date of this Agreement and all rights and duties designated hereunder are
contingent upon the timely release of funds for this project under U. S. HUD Community
Development Block Grant No. B- 97 -UC -12 -0004
The effective date shall be the date of execution of this Agreement or the date of release of
funds by U.S. HUD, whichever is later. The services of the Municipality shall commence
upon execution of this Agreement or receipt of an Order to Proceed from HCD, and shall
be undertaken and completed in light of the purposes of this Agreement. In any event, all
services required hereunder shall be completed by the Municipality prior to September 30,
1998.
3. METHOD OF PAYMENT
• The County agrees to make payments and to reimburse the Municipality for all budgeted
costs permitted by Federal, State, and County guidelines. In no event shall the County
provide advance funding to the Municipality or any subcontractors hereunder.
Requests by the Municipality for payments or reimbursements shall be accompanied by
proper documentation of expenditures and shall be submitted to HCD for approval no later
than thirty (30) days after the date the indebtedness was incurred. Payment shall be
made by the Palm Beach County Finance Department upon proper presentation of invoices
and reports approved by the Municipality and HCD. For purposes of this section, originals
of invoices, receipts, or other evidence of indebteddness shall be considered proper
documentation. When original documents cannot be presented, the Municipality must
adequately justify their absence, in writing, and furnish copies. Invoices shall not be
honored if received by the Palm Beach County Finance Department later than thirty (30)
days after the expiration date of this Agreement. Payment may be expected within thirty
(30) days after filing a properly supported and approved invoice (See Exhibit B).
4. CONDITIONS ON WHICH PAYMENT IS CONTINGENT
(1) IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT ACCORDING TO REQUIRED
PROCEDURES
The Municipality shall implement this Agreement in accordance with
applicable Federal, State, and County laws, ordinances and codes and with
the procedures outlined in the HCD Policies and Procedures Manual, and
amendments and additions thereto as may from time to time be made. The
Federal, State, and County laws, ordinances and codes are minimal
regulations supplemented by more restrictive guidelines set forth in the HCD
Policies and Procedures Manual. No payments will be made until an HCD -
approved cost allocation plan for multi - funded projects by HCD Director or
his designee has been placed on file with HCD (if applicable). If the
Municipality has awarded a contract to an independent contractor to perform
project services and if competitive bidding or competitive negotiations are
required under applicable law, the Municipality shall provide HCD with a
• certified copy of the Bid Specifications and Bid Award authorizing the work
to be done on the projects and a certified copy of the contract let. All such
contracts shall be submitted to HCD for prior approval. Upon receipt of
certified copies of Bid Awards and Contracts, HCD will audit and forward
said certified copies to the Palm Beach County Finance Department
together with comments related to the audit. If the Municipality has awarded
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` a contract to an independent contractor to perform project services, the
Municipality shall describe the services for which it is invoicing. If the
Municipality uses its own work force to perform project services, the
Municipality shall submit a certified copy of the purchase orders authorizing
the purchase of material and a certified copy of the work orders ordering the
work for which it will be invoicing. If the Municipality has awarded a contract
to an independent contractor to perform project services, the Municipality
shall submit a certified copy of the contractor's invoices identifying the
contract to which it applies stating the services rendered. The Municipality's
chief finance officer shall certify that the work that is being invoiced for has
been completed. The Municipality's chief finance officer will add his or her
certificate to the invoice that the Municipality has paid the invoice and
indicate check numbers with which the Municipality paid the invoice or
provide some other satisfactory audit trail.
Should a project receive additional funding after the commencement of this
Agreement, the Municipality shall notify HCD in writing within thirty (30) days
of receiving notification from the funding source and submit an approved
cost allocation plan within forty-five (45) days of said official notification.
(2) FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The County may have a financial systems analysis and an internal fiscal
control evaluation of the Municipality by an independent auditing firm
employed by the County or by the County Internal Audit Department at any
time the County deems necessary to determine if the project is being
managed in accordance with Federal, State, and County requirements.
(3) SUBCONTRACTS
Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specifically by
written contact, written agreement, or purchase order and shall be subject to
each provision of this Agreement. Proper documentation in accordance with
County, State, and Federal guidelines and regulations must be submitted by
the Municipality to HCD and approved by HCD prior to execution of any
subcontract hereunder. In addition, all subcontracts shall be subject to
Federal, State, and County laws and regulations. This includes ensuring
that all consultant contracts and fee schedules meet the minimum standards
as established by the Palm Beach County Engineering Department and U.S.
• HUD. Contracts for architecture, engineering, survey, and planning shall be
negotiated fixed fee contracts. All additional services shall have prior written
approval with support documentation detailing categories of persons
performing work plus hourly rates including benefits, number of drawings
required, and all items that justify the "Fixed Fee Contract." Reimbursables
will be at cost.
None of the work or services covered by this Agreement, including but not
limited to consultant work or services, shall be subcontracted or reimbursed
without prior written approval of the HCD Director or his designee.
(4) PURCHASING
All purchasing for services and goods, including capital equipment, shall be
made by purchase order or by a written contract and in conformity with the
procedures prescribed by the Palm Beach County Purchasing Ordinance, as
well as Federal Management Circulars A -87, A -102, A -128, and 24CFR Part
85 (also known as the Common Rule), which are incorporated herein by
reference.
(5) REPORTS AUDITS AND EVALUATIONS
Payment will be contingent on the receipt and approval of reports required
by this Agreement, the satisfactory evaluation of the project by HCD and the
County and satisfactory audits by the Internal Audit Departments of the
County and Federal Government if required. All reports will be due within
the time prescribed by this Agreement and the attachments hereto following
the execution of this Agreement.
(6) ADDITIONAL HCD. COUNTY AND U.S. HUD REQUIREMENTS
HCD shall have the right under this Agreement to suspend or terminate
payments until the Municipality complies with any additional conditions that
may be imposed by HCD, the County or U.S. HUD at any time.
(7) PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVALS - SUMMARY
• The following includes but is not limited to activities that require the prior
written approval of the HCD Director or his designee to be eligible for
reimbursement or payment:
(a) All subcontracts and agreements pursuant to this Agreement;
(b) All capital equipment expenditures of $1,000 or more;
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(c) All out -of -town travel; (travel shall be reimbursed in accordance with
Florida Statutes, Chapter 112.061);
(d) All change orders; and
(e) Requests to utilize uncommitted funds after the expiration of this
agreement for programs described in Exhibit A.
(f) All rates of pay and pay increases paid out of CDBG funds, whether
for merit or cost of living. (Pay rates and increases paid out of
CDBG funds shall be consistent with Palm Beach County's
Personnel Department and subject to prior established guidelines).
(8) PROGRAM- GENERATED INCOME
All income by the Municipality from activities financed in whole or in part by
CDBG funds must be reported to HCD. Such income would include but not
be limited to income from service fees, sale of commodities, and rental or
usage fees. In addition to reporting said income, the Municipality shall
report to HCD the procedure developed to utilize program income to offset
project costs. If program income is used to extend the availability of
services provided by the Municipality through this Agreement, the prior
written approval of the HCD Director or his designee will be required.
Accounting and disbursement of program income shall be consistent with
the procedures outlined in OMB Circular A -102, and other applicable
regulations incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE
The Municipality agrees that no person shall on the ground of race, color, national origin,
religion, or sex be excluded from the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under
any activity carried out by the performance of this Agreement. Upon receipt of evidence of
such discrimination, the County shall have the right to terminate this Agreement.
To the greatest feasible extent, lower- income residents of the project areas shall be given
opportunities for training and employment; and to the greatest feasible extent eligible
business concerns located in or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the project
areas shall be awarded contracts in connection with the project.
2. OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL AND MINORITYNVOMEN -OWNED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISES
In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, or services to implement this
Agreement, the Municipality shall make a positive effort to utilize small business and
minority/women -owned business enterprises of supplies and services, and provide these
sources the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement. To the maximum extent feasible these small business and
minority /women- owned business enterprises shall be located in or owned by residents of
the CDBG areas designated by Palm Beach County in the CDBG Annual Consolidated
Plan approved by U.S. HUD. At a minimum, the subrecipient shall comply with the Section
3 Clause of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968.
3. PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES
At least fifty -one percent (51 %) of the beneficiaries of a project funded through this
Agreement must be low- and moderate- income persons. If the project is located in an
entitlement city, as defined by U.S. HUD, or serves beneficiaries countywide, more than
thirty percent (30 %) of the beneficiaries assisted through the use of funds under this
Agreement must reside in unincorporated Palm Beach County or in municipalities
participating in the County's Urban County Program. The project funded under this
Agreement shall assist beneficiaries as defined above for the time period designated in
Exhibit A of this Agreement. The Municipality shall provide written verification of
compliance to HCD upon HCD's request.
4. EVALUATION AND MONITORING
The Municipality agrees that HCD will carry out periodic monitoring and evaluation activities
as determined necessary by HCD or the County and that the continuation of this
Agreement is dependent upon satisfactory evaluation conclusions.
Such evaluations will be based on the terms of this Agreement, comparisons of planned
• versus actual progress relating to project scheduling, budgets, audit reports, and output
measures. The Municipality agrees to furnish upon request to HCD, the County or the
County's designees and make copies or transcriptions of such records and information as
is determined necessary by HCD or the County. The Municipality shall submit on a
schedule set by HCD, and at other times upon the request of HCD, information and status
reports required by HCD, the County or U.S. HUD on forms approved by HCD to enable
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HCD to evaluate said progress and to allow for completion of reports required of HCD by
U.S. HUD. The Municipality shall allow HCD or U.S. HUD to monitor the Municipality on
site. Such site visits may be scheduled or unscheduled as determined by HCD or U.S.
HUD.
• 5. AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
At any time during normal business hours and as often as HCD, the County, U.S. HUD, or
the Comptroller General of the United States may deem necessary, there shall be made
available by the Municipality to HCD, the County, U.S. HUD, or the Comptroller General for
examination all its records with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement. The
Municipality will permit HCD, the County, U.S. HUD, or the Comptroller General to audit
and examine all contracts, invoices, materials, payroll, records of personnel, conditions of
employment, and other data relating in all matters covered by this Agreement. The County
reserves the right to require the Municipality or any of its subcontractors to submit, at the
request of the County, to an audit by an auditor of the County's choosing. The cost of any
said audit shall be borne by the Municipality. The County will be responsible for providing
technical assistance to the Municipality, as deemed necessary by the County.
The Municipality agrees to comply with the provisions of the Single Audit Act of 1984, as
amended, as it pertains to this Agreement. The will require the Municipality to submit a
single audit, including any management letter, made in accordance with the general
program requirements of OMB Circulars A -87, A -102, A -133, and other applicable
regulations within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of any fiscal year
covered by this agreement in which Federal funds from all sources'are expended. Said
audit shall be made by a Certified Public Accountant of the Municipality's choosing, subject
to the County's approval. The Municipality shall provide such audit to HCD. In the event
the Municipality anticipates a delay in producing such audit or audited financial statements,
the Municipality shall request an extension in advance of the deadline. The cost of said
audit shall be bome by the Municipality. The County will be responsible for providing
technical assistance to the Municipality, as deemed necessary by the County.
6. DATA BECOMES COUNTY PROPERTY
All reports, plans, surveys, information, documents, maps, and other data procedures
developed, prepared, assembled, or completed by the Municipality for the purpose of this
• Agreement shall be made available to the County by the Municipality at any time upon
request by the County or HCD. Upon completion of all work contemplated under this
agreement copies of all documents and records relating to this agreement shall be
surrendered to HCD if requested. In any event the municipality shall keep all documents
and records for three (3) years after expiration of this agreement.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
The Municipality, agrees to protect, defend, reimburse, indemnify, and hold the County, its
agents, employees and elected officers, and each of them free and harmless at all times
from and against any and all suits, actions, legal or administrative proceedings, claims,
demands, damages, liabilities, interests, attorney's fees, costs and expenses of whatever
kind or nature whether arising in any manner, directly or indirectly caused occasioned or
contributed to in whole or in part, by reason of any act, omission or fault, whether active or
passive of Municipality, of anyone acting under its direction or control, or on its behalf in
connection with or incident to the performance of this agreement. Municipality's aforesaid
indemnity and hold harmless obligation, or portion or applications thereof, shall apply to the
fullest extent permitted by law, but in no event shall they apply to liability caused by the
negligence or willful misconduct of the County, its representative agents, employees or
officers, nor shall the liability limits set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, be waived.
The Municipality will hold the County harmless and will indemnify the County for funds
which the County is obligated to refund the Federal Government arising out of the conduct
of activities and administration of Municipality.
At all times during the term of this agreement, the Municipality shall maintain
Comprehensive General Liability insurance, including coverage for personal injury, bodily
injury, property damage, and contractual liability; or shall verify self - insurance by letter to
support the indemnification clause herein. Such insurance shall be in an amount of not
less than $200,000 each occurrence, and coverages shall be evidenced by a Certificate of
Insurance and shall provide for thirty (30) days notice of cancellation, non - renewal or any
adverse change in coverage. Palm Beach County shall be included in the coverage as an
additional insured as its interests may appear.
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8. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT
The intent and purpose of this Agreement is to increase the availability of the Municipality's
services. This Agreement is not to substitute for or replace existing or planned projects or
• activities of the Municipality. The Municipality agrees to maintain a level of activities and
expenditures, planned or existing, for projects similar to those being assisted under this
Agreement which is not less than that level existing prior to this Agreement.
9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Municipality agrees to abide by and be governed by OMB Circular A -110 which is
incorporated herein by reference. The Municipality further covenants that no person who
presently exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the CDBG Project,
has any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in the target areas or any parcels
therein, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of this
Agreement and that no person having any conflict of interest shall be employed by or
subcontracted by the Municipality. Any possible conflict of interest on the part of the
Municipality or its employees shall be disclosed in writing to HCD provided, however, that
this paragraph shall be interpreted in such a manner so as not to unreasonably impede the
statutory requirement that maximum opportunity be provided for employment of and
participation of low and moderate - income residents of the project target area.
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10. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
The Municipality shall cooperate with HCD in the implementation of the Citizen Participation
Plan by establishing a citizen participation process to keep residents informed of the
activities the Municipality is undertaking in carving out the provisions of this agreement.
Representatives of the Municipality shall attend meetings and cooperate with area
representatives upon the request of the Citizen Participation Officers, HCD, or the County.
11. RECOGNITION
All facilities purchased or constructed pursuant to this Agreement shall be clearly identified
as to funding source. The agency will include a reference to the financial support herein
provided by HCD in all publications and publicity. In addition, the agency will make a good
faith effort to recognize HCD's support for all activities made possible with funds made
available under this Agreement.
• 12. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The following documents are herein incorporated by reference and made a part hereof, and
shall constitute and be referred to as the contract; and all of said documents taken as a
whole constitute the contract between the parties hereto and are as fully a part of the
contract as if they were set forth verbatim and at length herein:
(1) This Agreement, including its Exhibits
(2) Office of Management and Budget Circulars A -87, AA 02, A -133, and 24CFR
Part 85
(3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title
11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(4) Executive Orders 11246, 11478, 11625, 12432, the Davis Bacon Act, and Section 3
of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968
(5) Executive Orders 11063, 12259, 12892, the Fair Housing Act of 1988, and Section
109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
(6) Florida Statutes, Chapter 112
(7) Palm Beach County Purchasing Ordinance
(8) Federal Community Development Block Grant Regulations (24 CFR Part 570), as
amended
(9) The Municipality's personnel policies and job descriptions
(10) The Municipality's Certificate of Insurance
All of these documents are filed and will be maintained at the Business Office of HCD. One
copy of the contract documents (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) will be furnished to the
Municipality by HCD. Items (9), and (10) above shall be transmitted to HCD by the
Municipality.
13. TERMINATION
In event of termination for any of the following reasons, all finished or unfinished
documents, data studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, reports
prepared, and capital equipment secured by the Municipality with CDBG funds under this
• Agreement shall be returned to HCD or the County.
In the event of termination, the Municipality shall not be relieved of liability to the County for
damages sustained by the County by virtue of any breach of the contract by the
Municipality, and the County may withhold any payment to the Municipality for set -off
purposes until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the County from the
Municipality is determined.
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A. Termination /Suspension of Payments /Contract for Cause: If through any cause
either party shall fail to fulfill in timely and proper manner its obligations under this
Agreement, or if either party shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, or
stipulations of this Agreement, either party shall thereupon have the right to
terminate this Agreement or suspend payments in whole or part by giving written
notice to of such termination or suspension of payments and specify the effective
date of termination or suspension.
If payments are withheld, HCD shall specify in writing the actions that must be taken
by the Municipality as a condition precedent to resumption of payments and shall
specify a reasonable date for compliance. Sufficient cause for suspension of
payments shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Ineffective or improper use of CDBG funds;
(2) Failure to comply with the work program or terms of this Agreement;
(3) Failure to submit reports as required; and
(4) Submittal of materially incorrect or incomplete reports.
B. Termination for Convenience of County: The County may terminate this Agreement
without cause at any time by giving at least ten (10) working days notice in writing
from the County to the Municipality. If this Agreement is terminated by the County
as provided herein, the Municipality will be paid for allowable services performed
under Part II of this Agreement until the effective date of this termination.
In the event the grant to the County under Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 (as amended) is suspended or terminated, this
Agreement shall be suspended or terminated effective on the date the U.S. HUD
specifies.
C. Termination for Convenience of the Municipality: At any time during the term
of this Agreement, the Municipality may, at its option and for any reason, terminate
this Agreement upon ten (10) working days written notice to the HCD.
Upon termination, the Municipality shall be paid for services rendered pursuant to
this Agreement through and including the date of termination subject to the
conditions of Paragraph "B" above.
14. SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not
• be affected thereby if such remainder would then continue to conform to the terms and
requirements of applicable law.
15. AMENDMENTS
The County may, at its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform with changes in
Federal, State, County, or U.S. HUD guidelines, directives, and objectives. Such
amendments shall be incorporated by written amendment as a part of this Agreement and
shall be subject to approval of the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.
Except as otherwise provided herein, no amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on
either party unless in writing, approved by the Board of County Commissioners and signed
by both parties.
16. NOTICES
All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be sufficient when delivered to
HCD at its office at 3323 Belvedere Road, Building 501, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406,
and to the Municipality when delivered to its office at the address listed on Page One (1) of
this Agreement.
17. INDEPENDENT AGENT AND EMPLOYEES
The Municipality agrees that, in all matters relating to this Agreement, it will be acting as an
independent agent and that its employees are not Palm Beach County employees and are
not subject to the County provisions of the law applicable to County employees relative to
employment, hours of work, rates of compensation, leave, unemployment compensation
and employee benefits.
18. NO FORFEITURE
The rights of the County under this Agreement shall be cumulative and failure on the part
of the County to exercise promptly any rights given hereunder shall not operate to forfeit or
waive any of the said rights.
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19. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES
As provided in F.S. 287.133 by entering into this contract or performing any work in
furtherance hereof, the Municipality certifies that it, its affiliates, suppliers, subcontractors
• and consultants 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 F.S. 287.133
(3)(a)."
20. COUNTERPARTS OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, consisting of sixteen (16) enumerated pages which include the exhibits
referenced herein, shall be executed in four (4) counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed to be an original, and such counterparts will constitute one and the same
instrument.
21. ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING
This Agreement and its provisions merge any prior agreements, if any, between the parties
hereto and constitutes the entire understanding. The parties hereby acknowledge that
there have been and are no representations, warranties, covenants, or undertakings other
than those expressly set forth herein.
WITNESS our Hands and Seals on this day of , 1997_
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
eth A. Sc er, Mayor
Thomas G. Bradford, Villa ager
BY:
• Attorney for Municipality
(MUNICIPALITY SEAL) (Signature Optional)
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, a
Political Subdivision of the State of Florida
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Dorothy H. Wilken, Clerk
By: By:
Deputy Clerk Burt Aaronson, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Approved as to Form and (COUNTY SEAL)
Legal Sufficiency
By:
Tammy K. Fields
Assistant County Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
WORK PROGRAM NARRATIVE
Village of Tequesta
• I. THE MUNICIPALITY AGREES TO:
A. PROJECT SCOPE: The work covered by this agreement consists of the installation of
storm water drainage improvements on Tequesta Drive in the Village of Tequesta. The
Municipality shall procure the services of a contractor to construct these improvements
based plans and specifications to be prepared by the Municipality.
NOTE 1: The Municipality shall prioritize the work in the project and bid it in such manner to
allow the award of portions that can be funded by available budgets. All construction work
shall be included in one contract.
NOTE 2: The Municipality shall obtain HCD approval prior to awarding the construction
contract to be funded through this agreement.
The Municipality further agrees that HCD, in consultation with any parties it deems
necessary, shall be the final arbiter on the Municipality's compliance with the above.
B. ASBESTOS REQUIREMENTS: The Municipality shall comply with all applicable
requirements contained in Exhibit C, attached hereto, for construction work in connection
with the project funded through this agreement.
C. DAVIS -BACON ACT: The Municipality shall request the County to obtain a Davis -Bacon
wage decision for the project prior to advertising the construction work. The Municipality
shall incorporate a copy of the Davis -Bacon wage decision and disclose the requirements
of the Davis -Bacon Act in its construction bid solicitation and contract.
D. BONDING REQUIREMENTS: The Municipality shall comply with the requirements of
24CFR Part 85 in regard to bid guarantees, performance bonds, and payment bonds.
E. CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT RETAINAGE: The Municipality shall apply a retainage of at
least 5% on all construction draws which retainages shall be released in conjunction with
the final draw upon satisfactory completion of the project. The Municipality agrees not to
• release such retainages until it has obtained approval from the County that the contractor
and subcontractors have complied with the requirements of the Davis -Bacon Act.
F. FORMER PROJECTS: The Municipality shall maintain all previously completed CDBG
funded projects. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of future CDBG funds and will delay
funding for ongoing activities.
G. WORK SCHEDULE: The time frame for completion of the outlined activities shall be
September 30,1998.
Hire Consultant complete
Complete Contract Documents complete
Advertise & Accept Bids Jan 31, 1998
Award Contract Mar 31, 1998
Start Construction May 01, 1998
Complete Construction Sept 30, 1998
H. REPORTS The Municipality shall submit detailed monthly progress reports to Housing
and Community Development outlining the status of specific activities under each project.
Each report must account for the total activity for which the Municipality is reimbursed in
part or in whole, with CDBG funds and which is required in fulfillment of their obligations
regarding the projects. The progress reports should be mainly in the form of a narrative
and are required in addition to monthly Grantee Performance Reports (GPR's). The
progress reports shall be used as an additional basis for invoice reimbursement.
I. USE OF THE PROJECT FACILITY: The Municipality agrees in regard to the use of the
facility /property whose acquisition or improvements are being funded in part or in whole by
CDBG funds as provided by this Agreement, that for a period not less than ten (10) years
after the expiration date of this agreement (as may be amended from time to time):
a. The Municipality may not change the use or planned use of the
facility /property (including the beneficiaries of such use) from that for which
the acquisition or improvements are made, unless the Municipality provides
affected citizens with reasonable notice of, and opportunity to comment on,
any such proposed change and either:
1. The new use of the facility /property qualifies as meeting one of the
national objectives defined in the regulations governing the CDBG
program, and is not a building for the general conduct of govern-
ment; or
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2. The requirements of paragraph (b) of this section are met.
b. If the Municipality determines after consultation with affected citizens, that it
is appropriate to change the use of the facility /property to a use which does
not qualify under paragraph (a (1) of this section, it may retain or dispose of
• the facility for such use if the County is reimbursed in the amount of the
current fair market value of the facilitylproperty less any portion thereof
attributable to expenditures of non -CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvements to the facility /property. The final determination of the amount
of any such reimbursement to the County under this paragraph shall be
made by the County.
C. Following the reimbursement of CDBG funds by the Municipality to the
County pursuant to paragraph (b) above, the facility /property will then no
longer be subject to any CDBG requirements.
The provisions of this clause shall survive the expiration of this agreement
J. SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS: The Municipality agrees to comply with all Section 3
requirements applicable to contracts funded through this agreement. Information on
Section 3 is available at HCD upon request. The Municipality shall include the following,
referred to as the Section 3 Clause, in every solicitation and every contract for every
Section 3 covered project:
Section 3 Clause
a. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements
of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as
amended, 12 U. S.C. 170 lu (Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to
ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by
HUD assistance or HUD- assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall to the
greatest extent feasible, be directed to low -and very low- income persons,
particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.
b. The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's requirements in 24
CFR Part 135, which implement Section 3. As evidenced by their execution
of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no
contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying
with the Part 135 regulations.
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C. The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative
of workers with which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement
or other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or
workers representative of the contractor's commitment under this Section 3
clause, and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work
site where both employees and applicants for training and employment
positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the Section 3
preference, shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire,
availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for
each; and the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for
each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin.
d. The contractor agrees to include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract
subject to compliance with regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, and agrees to
take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the
subcontract or in this Section 3 clause, upon a finding that the subcontractor
is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135. The contractor will not
subcontract with any subcontractor where the contractor has notice or
knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the
regulations in 24 CFR Part 135.
e. The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including
training positions, that are filled (1) after the contractor is selected but before
the contract is executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the
regulations of 24 CFR Part 135 require employment opportunities to be
directed, were not filled to circumvent the contractor's obligations under 24
CFR Part 135.
f. Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135 may result in
sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or
suspension from future HUD assisted contracts.
II. THE COUNTY AGREES TO:
A. Provide funding for the above specified improvements (including consultant services)
described in the Scope of the Project, during the term of this agreement, in the amount of
$14,314. However, the County shall not provide any funding for the construction work until
it is assured that sufficient funds are available to complete the entire project.
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B. Provide project administration and inspection to the Municipality to ensure compliance with
U.S. HUD and the Department of Labor, and applicable State, Federal and County laws
and regulations.
• C. Monitor the Municipality at any time during the term of this Agreement. Visits may be
announced or unannounced as determined by HCD and will serve to ensure compliance
with U.S. Department of HUD regulations, that planned activities are conducted in a timely
manner, and to verify the accuracy of reporting to HCD on program activities.
D. The County shall perform an environmental review of the project, and review and approve
project design and bids submitted for the work. The County shall also perform Davis
Bacon Act Labor Standards monitoring and enforcement. Environmental review costs
incurred by the County may be charged to the project budget identified above.
E. Allowable costs that may be paid by the County under this Agreement in addition to those
stated in ILA above:
i) Costs of asbestos surveys, asbestos abatement, and abatement monitoring.
ii) Cost of soil testing, and land surveys.
iii) Reproduction costs of plans and specifications for the project.
iv) Costs of any other services customarily associated with projects of the nature of the
project contemplated by this Agreement.
The County shall review requests by the Municipality for expenditures on the above items
prior to undertaking the services associated with them, and approve any such expenditures
it deems appropriate for this project.
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• EXHIBIT "B' LETTERHEAD STATIONARY
TO: Remar M. Harvin, Director
Housing and Community Development
3323 Belvedere Road, Building #501
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
FROM: Name of Subgrantee:
Address:
Phone:
RE: INVOICE REIMBURSEMENT
Attached, you will find Invoice # requesting reimbursement in the amount of
$ The expenditures for this invoice covers the period through
You will also find attached back -up original documentation relating to the
expenditures being invoiced.
•
Approved for Payment
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EXHIBIT "C"
ASBESTOS REQUIREMENTS
• PART A - SPECIAL CONDITIONS - ASBESTOS - PROCEDURES FOR REHABILITATION AND
DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES The provisions of this part apply to all rehabilitation and
demolition work contemplated in this agreement and described in Exhibit A of this agreement:
1. ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION
Federal and state asbestos regulations require, prior to the rehabilitation or demolition of
structure:
(1) an inspection for asbestos- containing materials (ACM),
(2) removal of specified ACM, and
(3) an asbestos notification of rehabilitation or demolition received at least ten
(10) business days prior to demolition.
To meet requirements #1 and #2 above, the Municipality shall request the County to survey
the all structure(s) to be rehabilitated or demolished in connection with this agreement for
the presence of ACM and the Municipality shall make every effort to remove Regulated
Asbestos - Containing Material (RACM) and Category 11 Non - Friable ACM (e.g. asbestos -
cement board and shingles) before commencing any rehabilitation or demolition work on
such structure(s). If not attached, it is the Municipality responsibility to contact the Project
Manager of the County department overseeing this project, or the County's Risk
Management/Loss Control section to obtain:
(A) a copy of the pre - rehabilitation or pre - demolition asbestos, inspection report;
and
(B) a copy of the County's Risk Management/Loss Control's memo addressed
to the County department overseeing this project.
To meet requirement #3 above for rehabilitation or demolition work, the Municipality is
responsible for submitting a complete and accurate asbestos notification form titled "Notice
of Asbestos Removal Project" [i.e. NESHAP notification, 40 CFR Part 61.145(b)], for each
separate address where work will be performed to the below listed agencies at least 10
business dais orior to demolition. The 4 -copy forms are available from the Department of
• Environmental Protection and the County's Risk Management/Loss Control.
SEND ORIGINAL TO: SEND YELLOW COPY TO:
State Asbestos Coordinator Environmental Specialist
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection FL Dept. Of Environmental Protection
2600 Blair Stone Road P. O. Box 15425
Tallahassee, FL 32399 -2409 West Palm Beach, FL 33416 -5425
SEND PINK COPY OR FAX OF ORIGINAL TO:
PBC Risk Management/Loss Control
Attn: NESHAP
P.O. Box 21229
West Palm Beach, FL 33416 -1229
FAX: (561) 233 -5420
The Municipality must notify the County's Risk Management/Loss Control (phone
(561) 233 -5430) immediately if the demolition Start Date changes. No demolition may start
before the Start Date on the NESHAP notification and no demolition may occur without the
notice to proceed from the County department. It is the responsibility of the Municipality to
call and submit revised NESHAP notification to the above listed agencies, adhering to
required NESHAP time frames.
The Municipality is responsible for physical checking the structure(s) before submitting the
NESHAP notification to ensure that all RACM and Category II ACM, as identified in the pre -
rehabilitation or pre - demolition asbestos inspection report, have been removed. If RACM
or Category 11 ACM is discovered, the Municipality shall immediately contact the County's
Project Manager or Loss Control.
2. WORK PRACTICES
The Municipality will utilize wet methods to control airborne emissions during the demolition
process and during loading onto transport vehicles, regardless whether Category I is
present or not. The Municipality is responsible for supplying water meters, hoses, and
adequate volume of water to the demolition site.
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Recycling of any building materials with either presumed or confirmed asbestos- containing
Category I (e.g. floor tile, sheet vinyl, and /or roofing materials) is not permitted, unless
written authorization is provided to the Municipality by the County.
• 3. OSHA AND FLORIDA STATUTES COMPLIANCE
In accordance with OSHA, (reference 29 CFR 1926.1101) in the event ACM is present the
Municipality must have a competent person onsite who: (1) is capable of identifying existing
asbestos hazards in the workplace, (2) is capable of selecting the appropriate control
strategy for asbestos exposure, and (3) has the authority to take prompt corrective action
to eliminate them. This person must be trained in accordance with Chapter 469 Florida
Statutes as an onsite supervisor.
Copies of training certificates of the onsite supervisor shall be made available to the County
upon request.
4. ROOFING - REMOVAL OF CONFIRMED OR PRESUMED ASBESTOS -
CONTAINING BITUMINOUS ROOFING MATERIALS
It is the responsibility of the Municipality to determine if the roofing materials do not contain
asbestos. If the Municipality wishes not to sample and analyze for asbestos, the materials
will be presumed to contain asbestos and handled accordingly. If the Municipality elects to
sample the roof system, she /he must first notify the County of the sampling, including date,
location, and number of samples to be collected. The bulk sample analyses must be
performed by a NVLAP- accredited laboratory (NVLAP is the National Voluntary Laboratory
Accreditation Program). Results, if proven less than one percent asbestos, shall be
provided to the County prior to the start of any work.
The Municipality will be required to meet all Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining
to the handling, removal, and disposal of confirmed or presumed asbestos - containing
roofing materials. This includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Meeting the requirements listed in Chapter 469.012(2) & (3) Florida Statutes
regarding training of onsite roofing supervisors involved in the removal of
asbestos containing bituminous resinous roofing materials, and;
(2) Utilizing removal methods that will maintain the roofing material's Category 1
non - friable status and will not create dust, i.e. employ methods other than
sanding, grinding, drilling, abrading, rotary blade or saw cutting. Suggested
methods are slicing, shearing, or punch cutting while using wet methods
• where feasible.
In the event ACM is found, the Municipality will submit the following documentation to the
County department coordinating this project.
(1) Copies of training certificates of the onsite roofing supervisor in compliance
with the current requirements of Chapter 469 Florida Statutes;
(2) Resume of the onsite roofing supervisor documenting asbestos - containing
roofing removal jobs performed wit h the last two (2) years;
(3) Approval of a landfill to accept confirmed or presumed asbestos- containing
roofing material and any conditions associated with its acceptance, and;
(4) A plan of action, as specified by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 which addresses:
a. Method of removal
b. Worker protection
C. Protection of building occupants and ventilation systems
d. Method and location of disposal
PART B - SPECIAL CONDITIONS - ASBESTOS - PROCEDURES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
AND REHABILITATION AND DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES The provisions of this part apply
to new construction work and to all rehabilitation and demolition work contemplated in this
agreement and described in Exhibit A of this agreement:
1. HANDLING AND DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE
GENERAL
Federal regulations (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M) classify asbestos - cement pipe (AC pipe)
as Category 11 non - friable asbestos- containing material. AC pipe must be handled in a
manner which will maintain this classification. Therefore, all cutting and disposal of AC
pipe must be performed by a Florida Licensed Asbestos Contractor.
The Municipality will make every effort to identify and quantify the locating of known AC
• pipe and material prior to onset of work.
If the Municipality during the course of work observes, uncovers, or otherwise becomes
aware of the existence of any asbestos- cement pipe, pieces, or material at the site to which
the Municipality or any subcontractor, supplier, or other person may be exposed, the
Municipality shall immediately notify the County and confirm any verbal notice in writing.
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The County shall promptly consult with the Project Engineer concerning such condition and
determine the necessity of the County retaining special consultants or qualified experts.
The Municipality shall not perform any work near or in connection with the suspect material
until receipt of special written instructions from the County.
• The Municipality will ensure that all subcontractors follow these procedures.
PRE-WORK SUBMITTALS
The Municipality shall submit the name of the Asbestos Contractor and a copy of his /her
Florida Asbestos Contractor license to the Palm Beach County department coordinating
this project, prior to start of work.
WORKER PROTECTION
Licensed asbestos contractors will comply with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR
1929.1101 concerning worker protection.
EXECUTION OF WORK
AC pipe will be kept wet during all phases of removal. No visible emissions are permitted.
Wet the pipe using an airless sprayer or utilize available water.
Apply dropcloth of 6 -mil poly to the area beneath and a minimum of 3 feet beyond the
section of pipe to be cut.
Break, cut, or snap pipe into sections suitable in size to the disposal facility. Abrasive disc
saws are prohibited.
Apply lockdown encapsulant to exposed edges of pipe. Pick up all pipe debris that may
have fallen outside dropcloth.
Use of compressed air to clean AC pipes is prohibited.
At no time should AC pipe or pieces by mixed in with fill.
DISPOSAL
Wrap pipe in existing dropcloth. Transfer pipe to a clean dropcloth outside the trench, and
wrap and secure in second layer of 6 -mil poly.
• Affix the following labels to the exterior of each separately wrapped section of pipe. Labels
are to be waterproof, legible, and large enough in size to be readily visible:
First Label:
CAUTION
Contains Asbestos Fibers
Avoid Opening or Breaking Container
Breathing Asbestos is Hazardous to Your Health
Second Label:
DANGER
Contains Asbestos Fibers
Avoid Breathing Dust
Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard
Breathing Airborne Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite or
Actinolite Fibers is Hazardous to Your Health
Third Label:
RQ HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
Solid, NOS
ORM -E, NA9188
(Asbestos)
Fourth Label:
Label each container with the name of the generator (owner) and the location at
which the waste was generated.
Properly dispose of all AC pipe generated each day. All wrapped sections may be stored
in a secure, locked enclosure pending disposal, if authorized by owner.
At no time are section pieces of AC pipe to be left on the worksite uncapped and
unsecured at the end of the workday.
• All vehicles and /or containers used to haul asbestos - containing waste material shall be
lined with a minimum or 6 -mil poly layer.
Label trucks used to transport asbestos - containing waste material during loading and
unloading as follows (refer to 29 CFR 1910.145(d)(4) for sign format):
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DANGER
Asbestos Dust Hazard
Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard
Authorized Personnel Only
POST WORK SUBMITTALS
The Municipality or Asbestos Contractor, as waste generator shall complete a Waste
Shipment Record (WSR) for each shipment of asbestos - cement pipe disposed. Refer to
40 CFR Part 61, Revision Final Rule for an example of WSR or contact Palm Beach
County Risk Management/Loss Control.
The Municipality or his designated subcontractor will submit the following documents to the
Palm Beach County department coordinating this project prior to payment.
- A copy of the WSR prior to shipment.
- A copy of the WSR signed by the disposal facility within thirty-five (35) days of
shipment.
PART C - SPECIAL CONDITIONS - REGULATIONS: The provisions of this part apply to all
projects contemplated in this agreement and described in Exhibit A of this agreement:
Environmental Protection Agency: 40 CFR Part 61 National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants; Asbestos NESHAP Revision Final Rule November 20, 1990.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration: 29 CFR 1926.1101 - Asbestos,
Construction Industry Standard.
Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Chapter 469 Florida Statutes,
Licensure of Consultants and Contractors.
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