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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-91-0564J-91-620 7/17/91 RESOLUTION NO. 9 1~ 564 A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION COUNCIL THROUGH THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("DDA") TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE/STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ON SOUTHWEST EIGHTH STREET BETWEEN I-95 AND SOUTHWEST THIRD AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, SUBJECT TO MATCHING FUNDS ($30,000) TO BE PAID BY DDA AND THE BRICKELL AVENUE ASSOCIATION; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM HERETO, TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation Highway Beautification Council provides cities with funds to a e. beautify State Roads and Highways; and ;F WHEREAS, the City of Miami Commission adopted Resolution No. 88-976 authorizing the City Manager and the Downtown Development Authority to apply for a Highway Beautification Grant from the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Brickell Area Southwest Eighth Street Beautification Project; and t WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation Highway Beautification Council has awarded a Grant to the City of tt' Miami and the Downtown Development Authority in the amount of �4. Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000); and -° WHEREAS, acceptance of the Grant requires matching funds of 1- Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000); and WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority and the Brickell Area Association will undertake to identify the funds to cover i the required local match; and WHEREAS, although the selected plantings require minimal maintenance, the Downtown Development Authority and the City of. IMiami Department of Public Works will undertake the necessary ` 'LL maintenance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY a; OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: F; CI1"Y Ct�M3�QI�I ATTACHMENTS DEG of 31 CONTAINED JUL 25 1991 9 :x Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Commission hereby accepts the Grant from the State of Florida Department of Transportation in the amount of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to provide Landscape /Streetscape Improvements along Southwest Eighth Street between I-95 and Southwest Third Avenue, Miami, Florida. Section 3. Authorization to accept this Grant is subject to local matching funds of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) being secured by the Downtown Development Authority and the Brickell Area Association in compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including, but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the necessary agreements, in substantially the form attached hereto, to implement said program upon confirmation and written acknowledgment by the City Attorney that the required matching funds have been secured. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. 'PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25t ATTE 4.. MATTY HIRAI CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY; J- - L111k L E. MAXWELL ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY JEM/db/M2386 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: .­4 HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION GRANT' MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of 19 , by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANRTATIGN, a component agency of the State of Florida, hereinafter called the "DEPARTMENT" and the CtrY Or klo4wla political subdivision of the State of Florida, existing under the Laws -of -Florida, hereinafter called the " N ". W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, as a part of the continual updating of the State of Florida Highway System, the Department, for the purpose of safety, protection of the investment and other reasons; has created roadside areas/median strips on the highway facilities outlined in Attachment "A" within the corporate limits of the j/ 14 / and WHEREAS, the highway facilities is of the opinion that said VS S1019c«4 shall be WHEREAS, the parties hereto mutually recognize the need for entering into an Agreement designating and setting forth the responsibilities of each party; and WHEREAS, the C by Resolution No. dated 19 , att"ched hiereto and by this reference made a part hereof, desires to enter into this Highway Beautification Grant Agreement and authorizes its officers to do so. NOW: THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual benefits to flow each to the other, the parties covenant and agree as follows: . 1. The • C,/7 0/G I shall install landscaping on the highway facilities outli.Ked in' Attachment "A" as specified in plans and specifications included as Attachment "B" with the following exceptions: The landscape installation to be performed by the C/%V shall be subject to periodic inspections by the Departmenu Such, inspection findings will be shared with the C and shall be the basis of all decisions regarding paymen re uction, reworking or agreement termination, The C / 7 shall not change or deviate from said plans without written dpmvalii t e DEPARTMENT. 2. If at any time after the C /7 4 / lei has assumed the the landscaping installation responsi i ty above -ment i onedit shall come to the attention of the Department's District Secretary that the installation is not being performed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, said District Secretary may at his option issue a written notice that a deficiency or - defici ncies exist(s), by se ding a certified letter in care o C ,v G' C! p / on notice th(ereof. Th erea ter the !T shall have a period of thirty (30) days within which to correct t e c to deficiencies. If said deficiencies are not corrected within this time period, the Department may at its option, proceed as follows: 56 t h (a) Complete the installation or part thereof, with the Department or an independent contractor's personnel and deduct the cost of such work from the 01" Y� `5 payment for said work or part thereof, or (b) Terminate Agreement in accordance with Paragraph 5 of this Agreement and remove, by Department or an independent contractor's personnel, all of the installed under this Agreement or any prece ing agreements except as to and charge the C /nJ for the reasonable — cost of such removal. 3. It is understood between' the parties hereto that the .landscaping covered by this Agreement may be removed, relocated or adjusted at any time in the future as determined to be necessary by the Department in order that the adjacent state road be. widened altered or otherwise changed to meet with future criteria or planning of the Department. The C ! shall be given sixty (60) calendar days notice to remove said- 6 C NC*, after which time the Department may remove said ZAnd5'cADiNG- 1 4. The Department agrees to pay to the C/71 the total sum of 250 v 00 or 50% of the total project c st as defined in Attachment "C", whichever is less. Subject to this limit, the Department will pay only for those costs which are allowed by Section 339.2405(11) Florida Statutes: (a Sprinkler/irrigation system (purchase and installation) (b Plant materials and fertilizers/soil amendments (c Equipment and labor The Department's participation in the project cost, as described in Attachment "C", is limited to only those items which are directly related to this project. Project costs incurred prior to the effective date of this Agreement will not be considered in determining the Department's 50% participation. The 50% payTrent shall not be made until (1) certification of acceptance is received from the CITY Landscape Architect; (2) the Highway Beautification C�oTiinci a'f�i sinspected or waived its inspection rights for the project; and (3) a Department Landscape Architect or his designee has approved the project for final payment. A ninety (90) day'grow-in period will be required after project completion. Certification of acceptance and inspection by the council may be requested sixty (60) days after project completion. Upon receipt of certification of acceptance and inspection approval, the C /p/ may submit invoice for final payment. 7 _ (a) Payment shall be made only after receipt and approval of goods and services as provided in Section 215.42, Florida Statutes.* (b). Any penalty for delay in ayment shall be in accordance with Section 215.422(2)(b�, Florida Statutes. Me (c) Bills for fees or other compensation for services or expenses be jn detail shall submitted sufficient for a proper preaudit and postaudit thereof, and that bills for travel expenses specifically authorized by this Agreement shall be submitted and paid in accordance with rates specified in Section 112.061, Florida Statutes, (d) Records of costs incurred under terns of this Agreement shall be maintained and made available upon request to the Department at all times during the period of this Agreement and for three years after final payment is made. -a Copies of these documents and records shall be furnished to the Department upon equest. Records of costs incurred ' includes the C general accounting records, together with'supportlng documents and records, . of the C ON and all subcontractors performing -Work, and all otTier records of the C I t and subcontractors considered necessary by the epar mart for a proper audit of costs. (e) The. C agrees to return all mcnies received under the t rmn's 0 -this Grant Agreement, to the Department, should the landscaped area fail to be maintained in accordance Jy with the Haintenance Agreement, 91- 564 ; r 5. This Agreement may be terminated under any one of the following conditions: (a) By the Department, if the C/2J fails to perform its duties under Paragraph , fo owing ten (10) days written notice. (b) By the Department, for refusal by the C JP to allow public access to all documents, papers etters, or other materials subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and made or received by the C/ in conjunction with this Agreement. A (c) By either party following sixty (60) calendar days written notice. (d) By both parties, thirty (30) calendar days following the complete executive by both parties, of an agreement to terminate this Agreement. 6. The term of this Agreement commences on _ISSI 'E' O ;C NET ,p• and commences for a period of one (1) year. 7. CIT I covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless DEPARTMENT and all of DEPARTMENT's officers, agents, and employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost, charge or expense'arising out of any act, action neglect or omission by C /TV during the performance of the Agreement, whether direct or in erect, and whether to any person or property to which EPARTMENT or said parties may be subject, except that neither C 171f nor any of its sub -contractors will be liable under this secti n for damages arising out of injury or damage to persons or property directly caused or resulting from the sole negligence of DEPARTMENT of any of its officers, agents or employees. 8. The C 17-V may construct additional landscaping within the limits of the fight -of -way identified as a result of this document, subject to the following conditions: (a) Plans for any new landscaping shall be subject to approval by the Department. The C'n'1 shall not change or deviate fr& —said pan wit out prior written approval by the Department. (b) All landscaping shall be developed and implemented in accordance with appropriate Department's state safety and road des* n standards; (c) The C 1 agrees to complete, execute and comp y with -the requirements of the Department's standard Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement provided as Attachment "D" to this Agreement which by reference hereto shall be a part hereof; (d) No change will be made in the payment terms established under Item number four (4) of this A r ement due to an any increase in cost to the C /Z resulting from the installation of landscaping cyaded un er this item. 9. This writing embodies the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties hereto and there are no other Agreements and understandings, oral or written, with reference to the subject matter hereof that are not merged herein and superseded hereby. 10. The Department's District Secretary shall decide all questions, difficulties and disputes of any nature whatsoever that may. arise under or by reason of this Agreement, the prosecution or fulfillment of the service hereunder and the character, quality, amount and value thereof; and his decision upon all claims, questions and disputes shall be final and conclusive upon the parties hereto. 11.1 This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by the in whole or in part without prior written consent of the Ue—partmetit. 12. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Florida, -In the l ent of a conflict between any, portion of the contract and Florida"Law, the'l.aws of Florida shalt } prevail. 9 1 - t3l _ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed the day and year first above written. ATTESTS Executive Secretary (SEAL) Form and Legality APPROVAL AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: DOT Approval Date ATTEST: Matty Hirai (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS LEGAL FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Jorge L. Fernandez City Attorney STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION By: District Secretary CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida By• Cesar H. Odio City Manager A HIGHWAY BEhEITIFICATION GRAND MEMORANDUM OF AQZEEMENT STATE RM HIGHWAY FROM 70NUMBER SECITON NUMBER (MILES) E S�50 F-7/2-0 3o0 i96;wE. ' H • E+ BRICKELL: S S.W.STREET GATEWAY MASTER PLAN 9 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Fy R A HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION PROPOSAL BY THE CITY OF MIAMI AND THE DOWMTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY' ♦ � it ♦ � _ -42- k E s = '� S , DIVISION 1 - InSPONSIBILITIRS Or T119 CONTRACTOR IN _T11E CONDUCT Oir 11I„ S ,WORK 1. AFFIDAVIT CERTIFYINC COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 4(C) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI 1.01 Simultaneously with his delivery of the executed contract, the Contractor shall deliver to the City Clerk, an executed Affidavit certifying his compliance with Section f� 4(e) of the Charter of the City of ?liami.. This Affidavit affirms that, to the best of his knowledge and belief, no Commissioner, Mayor, or other officer or amployee of the City of Miami, Florida or Board Member or employee of the DDA is interested directly or indirectly in' the profits or emoluments of the Contract, job, work or service for the City of Miami. 1.,02 Forms for this Affidavit will be furnished the Contractor at the time the Contract forms are transmitted to hisi for execution. 2. PROSECUTION OF* T11E WORK t A' .2.01 The Contractor shall be responsible for the good condition � of the Work until his release from his obligation■} Its , shall bear all losses resulting to him on account of the '` amount or character of the Work, the character of the 1 ground or existing underground installation being •� different from what he anticipated, or on account of the ;{ weather or the elements. 2.02 lie shall place sufficient lights,or danger signals on or : near the Work from sunset to aun,rises he shall erect suitable railings, barricades, or other protective devices ` about unfinished Work, open trenches, embankments, or l other obstructions to trafficl shall provide all necessary watchmen on the Work by day or night, for the safety of the, public, and shall take all necessary precautions for preventLng accidents or injuries to parsons -or property is • s or about, -the Work. 4; 2.03 During certain times of the year, the work on a project may be underway when hurricanes, winds of gals fore* and/or inclement weather may visit this area. The Contractor, besides taking all normal precautions for the safety of his Work, shall take any additional safety precautions to secure and protect the finished portion of , his work and to safe up all areas of the work -site iron i hurricane damage and the rain and high water that may , accompany such inclement weather. The following actions,.wiiile not necessarily conatitutidg oil a complete list, shall be considered and taken when ; necessary. -43-A. , r 1. Secure warning blinker lights and/or barricades front upset due to wind action. 2. Backfill trenches and ditches. 3.. Secure construction sheds, small equipment and other objects that may blow around and cause damage. , 4. Secuis all loose and unused material from blowing I around and damaging surrounding buildings. S. Disconn-ect all electric power to the job. 6. Dispose of and/or cart away all debris that cannot be properly secured. 7. Follow suggestions by the DDA as to placing tits 1 project in tt►e safest possible con'dition'. 2.04 'Buildings, sidewalks, fences, shade trees, lawns and other `fit • improvements not shown for removal, shall be duly -0 protected by the Contractor. Property obstructions, such as sewers, drains, water or gas pipes, conduits, a railroads, poles, walls, posts, galleries, bridges, , manholes, valve boxes, street monuments, ate., shall be ; carefully protected from injury and shall not be displaced if avoidable. Tits Contractor shall give due notice to the ''_ DDA, City of Hismi Department of Public Works or public ?=„_ service corporation controlling such things as manholes P g g � � "~ valve boxes, meter boxes, street monuments, etc., prior to F sF ,.proceeding with any work that may modify them and shall be .x held strictly liable if any such appliances are disturbed, :t damaged or covered up during the course of the work. }` If it shall be necessary to nave any property obstruction, the removal thereof shall be accomplished as described in Sections 11 or 12. The DDA will be rasponsible for obtaining the consent of the owners or others in charge. The DDA may elect to retain any materials encountered, and the Contractor, when so requested, shall carefully remove y` the same to the nearest street, ,or place in a convenient .. location for removal -by the DDA: °4 In case of -the Contractor's failure to restore any property damaged by his operations or to make good such damage or injury, the DDA may, upon forty-eight (48) hours ' notice, proceed to repeir, rebuild, or otherwise restore f'A such property as may be deemed necessary, and the cost thereof will be deducted from any monies duo or which become dQe the Contractor under this Contract. :y �M,• The-DDA shall not be held accountable for inaccuracies or omissions in the locations or grades of existing % underground structures, utilities, foundations, ate. no claim is to be made by the Contractor for damage on - account of the proximity to, leaking from, or delay caused. by underground structures, utilities or foundations, etc. ;• 2.03 The Contractor shall be held responsible for any violation of laws or ordinances affecting in any way the conduct of all persons engaged, or the materials or methods used by +¢ him on the Work. _44- '.:�A t' . : d•i �. 1 �Ayr�:!'i ..;}� � .~" .. . '. 'r.i � �.}''�(�L��'Z: t�?v :'�'��'�'� i�::��•y"�iri ^"%�t'XWs• - ... s.Y 1 J. 1N8URANCE 3.01 The Cdnttaetor shall take out and maintain during the life of this Contract "Workmen's Compensation Insurance" for I all his employees employed at the project site and, in case any work is sublet, the Contractor shall require the , Subcontractor to provide "Workmen's Compensation Insurance" for all the latter'a employees, unless such I employees are covered by the protection afforded -by the Contractor. In case any class of employees, engaged in hazardous work under this Contract, at the site of the I project, is not protected under the "Workmen's Compensation" s:t-atute, the Contractor shall provide, and i shall cause such Contractor to provias, adequate coverage for the protection of his employees not otherwise protected. i 4i$ 3.02 The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this Contract, such Public Liability and Property ' Damage Insurance as shall protect him and any P Subcontractor performing work covered by this Contract s from claims for damage for personal injury, including =' death, as well as from claims for property damages which t may arise from operations under this Contract, whether such operations be by himself or by any Subcontractor, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them, and the minimum amounts of such insurance shall be 'e as followsi F "Workman's Compensation Insurance", as required by ;F Chapter 440, State of Florida Statutes. Public Liability Insurance Policy with a liability ' limit on account of each occurrence resulting in sy bodily injury or death'to one person of not lase than t $�,000,OOQ and a liability limit on account of An F occurrence resulting in bodily injury or death to is more than one person of not less thao Property Damage Insurance Policy providing for a liability limit on account of each occurrence of not t; less than $ •` Automobile Liability Insurance in the amounts of '• $100,000 per person, $300,000 per occurrence for ' bodily injury and $50,'?00 per. occurrence for property damage covering all owned, non -owned and hired vehicles used in connection with the work. U 3.03 The Contractor or the insurance agency representing the Contractor sisall file with the DDA, at the time the a` Contractor returns the Contract Documents executed by him, }#, a certificate or certificates showing that the above ginimum amounts "Workmen's Compensation Insurance", Public Liability Insurance, Property DamageInsuranceand Automobile Liability Insurance pertaining to this job are in force. ' -45- t ., .,, •�t•p.. .�,��•t•11, .R., _ ,_ �I•�• . F t•,. '!/,. '•C'•:• ..•ry.YMI'.. .. • ..J,A,.. �, ?L i t, f 3 1 91 5 64 'a r � 4 N: 2 4. 4.01 4.02 PUBLIC STREET$ AND TRAFFIC For any portion of tits Work that may occur in or on public thoroughfares, the following provisions shall apply. The DDA shall indicate the point of beginning and the order of procedure of the Work, keeping tits Contractor fully employed. No block of any street may be used for the storage of any materials, other than those expected to be used in that block. 4.03 Sidewalks, guteers, drains, fire hydrante, and private drives, shall insofar as practicable, be kept in condition for their intended uses. While the Work is actually going on at a location, as much as half the street width at such location may be barricaded to exclude traffic entirely, but street traffic shall not be obstructed needlessly. 4.04 Should the DDA deem it expedient for the best interests of the City or for the safety of the public, the Contractor may concentrate the work at specific places or he may. suspend the work entirely for a period not to exceed two (2) days, providing that, if necessary, the further - suspension of the Work, because of inclement weather, will not be a detriment to tits entire Work operation. Upon any suspension of work, all unused materials shall be placed so as not to impede traffic and all rubbish shall be removed. Whenever a street is partially or wholly closed, .the Contractor shall erect plainly worded signs announcing such fact, together with proper barricades at the nearest cross street upon each side of such obstruction and upon intersecting streets. 4.04 The Contractor may erect or maintain along the lines of his work such tool boxes as may be necessary, providing that such structures do not interfere with,the reasonable use of the streets and sidewalks. The sizes, location and construction of such tool boxes shall be subject to the approval of the DDA. M 5. TRAFFIC CONTROL i 5.01 Traffic will be controlled by the Traffic Section, Department of Police, and Department of Public Works during construction. Traffic shall be maintained at all times where directed by the Engineer. A traffic permit ti from the Department of Police and from the Department of Public Works, as required, shall be obtained by the DDA. 1, , 5.02 Sufficient lights, barricades and traffic signs shall be provided by.the Contractor. . rs - 5.09 All traffic control devices used on street construction .� shall conform to the standards and specifications of Metro Traffic Division. _46_ _.. '•� :..���'._ , -.�� 7'" , f•.�.q• •f N (`,n'. "�1H.'i!+'f4 t i ./ .'�h,• ,��. .n;;. .. � :I �t .•w�;(•. r } t 5 1 3,04 In the event that any street or portion thereof must -he �. closed to traffic or detoured, it s1ea11 be closed or k< detoured only after approval of the DDA, Department of ' Police and the Department of Public Works of the City of ; Miami, and after notifying tits City of Miami fire Department. , 5.05 On all side streets, at least one lane shall be available {FfF4r for vehicular traffic during working hours. , • t 5.06 Provision@ shall be made to provide access to all Ir apartments, residences and commercial structures during the period of construction. ' ;1 5.07 Steel plates or bridging capable of supporting 11-20 loading and temporary asphalt pavement shall be used where ' necessary to comply with those requirements as directed by i the Engineer. ' 6. SECURING OF EXCAVATIONS 1 .� 6.01 At the close of the work day, holidays, and weekends, the € Contractor. shall install appropriate security devices around the perimeter of all excavations left open in the Public Right -of -Way.' An variance from this requirement Y q €s must be approved by the DDA. (All' costs for these �£ requirements shall be considered incidental to the work 1, and no additional compensation will be allowed). t F �A 7. SUPERVISION I v,2 F 7.01 It is not the••DDA's-intention nor responsibility to- ' coordinate the man activities of the -Contractor necessary y r ` to complete a project. The DDA!s responsibility is to see p M that the project ii carried on -in conformance with the Plana and Specifications.if Pt, ,v 7.02 THE CONTRACTOR IS HEREBY ALERTED AS FART OF THESE CONTRACT 7 j DOCUMENTS THAT A COMPETENT SUPERINTENDENT OR FOREMAN SHALL BE IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE OF THE JOB AT ALL TIMES. u k, F e fi5 8. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES NOTIFICATION CENTER ••: 8.01 The Contractor is alerted that underground utilities exist Fa �4 in the vicinity of the proposed work and that he should «_ ' notify the Utility Notification Center for ocatLou before • excavation at their toll free number 1-800-432-4770 at �.. least 24 hours prior to digging, for utilities € , verification in the field. a addition to this. the Contractor shall also notify.the Florida Power & Light Company for verification of their utilities. -47- • ..N ... .. '•�k� i. �,n.�� •�1l►=�X %i h�•. i• ri° .t,I��all,•R! �Si� ��yi�.'�I�r".i!+TJ`•�s, ...�J"i 9 1. .. . •r •�•.. ... .. a 9. SEPARATE CONTRACT 9.01 The DDA reserves the right to let other contract* in connection with this project. The Contractor shall afford Other Contractors a reasonable opportunity for the Introduction and storage for their materials and the execution of their work and shall properly connect and coordinate hi* work with theirs, 9.02 If any part of the Contractor's work depends, for the proper execution or results, upon the work of any other Contractor, th%_Contractor •gall inspect and prpmptly report to. the bDA any defects in such work that render it unsuitable for such proper execution and results. 10. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 10.01 'The Flans and Specifications describe the Work, and all fF. materials. Work and dimensions must be in strict accord with them, except only when the DDA may, in writing, , authorize an exception. is r 10.02 The Contractor shall not take advantage of'any apparent error or. omission which may be found in the Plans or Specifications, but the DDA shall be entitled to make such corrections therein and such interpretation* thereof as may be necessary for the fulfillment of their intent. 10.03 On all Plans, a discrepancy between dimensions shown in figures and the sealed dimensions shall be referred to the DDA for interpretation. , 10.04 The Contractor will be supplied with sufficient copies of the Plans and Specifications which remain the property of the DDA and shall be returned to theDDAupon termination of the Contract. One complete iet of the Plans and Specifications shall be kept on"the job by the Contractor and shall be accessible at all times. 11. CHANCES IN TLLS WORK : 11.01 The right is reserved for the DDA to make, alterations An the Plans or in the eharactor of the Work, as may be considered necessary or desirable to complete the proposed !' work to this satisfaction and consistent with the general t intention of the Contract Documents. Notice of every such alteration or change shall be given in writing to the Contractor, and ao such alterations or cheuge shall be considered as constituting a waiver of any of the provisions of the Contract Documents, or as nullifying or invalidating any of iuch provisions. � -48- "' ; Tb{r .�• . *cam- � ?^r-• ... �`�i'. �: �' �y, T � , 'Si :� , •.i St j!; , . : � . � 01% 12.01 12.02 Should any such alteration or change result in an increase or decrease in the cost of work or materials described in the proposal, the total amount payable under the Contract will be accordingly modified. If alterations or changes are thus made, the time for completion of the Contract will be correspondingly modified, if the Contractor so requosts before commencing the work attributable to such alterations or changes. .r EXTRA WORK AND PAYMENT TUIMI:FOR s The Contractor shall perform -unforeseen work and additional work ordered, for which there is no price included in the proposal whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable by the DDA to complete satisfactorily the Work as contemplated, and such extra work shall be performed promptly in accordance with the Specifications and as directed by the DDA, provided however, that before any extra work is begun, a written order from the DDA to' do the work shall be given to the Contractor. All -extra work ordered and performed in accordance with the foregoing, will be paid for at the price (mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and DDA to be equitable compensation for the work contemplated) stipulated in the DDA's written order for such work. However, in tl►e event the Contractor - and the DDA fail to agree upon an equitable price for any extra work ordered, it shall be performed by using such tools, labor,, -equipment and materials as may be specified by the• DDA, and will be paid for in -the following manners For all labor, including a foreman in direct charge. of tits specified operations, the Contractor shall receive•& sum equal to.the current local -rate of wages for every hour that the labor is actually engaged in such work, to which shall be -added an - amount equal to fifteen percent (15%) of such suss and the total thereof shall b.e f►tll compensation. 13. PROSECUTION, PROGRESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK 13.01 Before work is commenced under this Contract, the ,) Contractor shall submit to the DDA, a schedule of his operations, showing the order in which, and the I' approximate time at which, 1►e plans to begin the various sections, locations, or phases of his operations. This eclsedule is requested in order that operations of other Contractors may be coordinated with the work under this Contract, and in cases where the work will interfere with , the use of the public,streets, the routing of traffic may be properly planned. The Contractor shall cooperate with the City and DDA in working out a schedule that will best �• , serve the interests of ill parties affected. -49- 14. FINAL CLEANING Up 14.01 Upon completion of the Work and before acceptance, the Contractor shall clean and remove from the site, the right-of-way, and adjacent property, all surplus and discarded materials, rubbish, and temporaFy structures{ restore id -'an acceptable manner, all property, both public and private, which has been damaged during the prosecution of the Worki and shall leave the site and vicinity unobstructed and in a neat and presentable condition throughout t1re..entire area or length of the Work under Contractor. The placing of materials of every character,, rubbish, or equipment, on abutting property, with or without the consent of the property owners, shall not constitute satisfactory disposal. If the work is of such a character as may be done by blocks or sections', the contractor may be required to promptly remove and dispose of accumulated rubbish, debris, or surplus materials from blocks or sections as completed or partially completed. e ' r •t 9 ¢ —50— •}••.•i �• •• • io....nlJt �i%•.. .. 'iy.'i�l•t ` •• ..'':�17j%�j'llrl .:'1� �T ., t) i` `i r ; ^ SECTION 02515 - UNIT iRS 1. GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. All applicable provisions of the Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms, Conditions of the Contract and Division 1, General Requirements shall govern the work under this section. 1.02 WORK INCLUDED A. Provide all labor, materials, necessary equipment, services and included, but not limited to all related work to complete the UNIT PAVERS work, as -indicated on the drawings, as specified herein or both, except as for items' specifically indicated as 'NIC ITEMS'. 1.03 DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Paving stones shall be delivered and unloaded at jobsite with or without pallets and bound in such a manner that no damage occurs to the product during handling, hauling and unloading. 2. PRODUCTS 2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS AND PRODUCTS ' A. All unit pavers shall be manufactured by Paver Systems, Inc., or approved equal. 2.02 MATERIALS A. SOLID CONCRETE INTERLOCKING PAVING STONES 1. Conform to ASTM. Designation C936-82. >x 2. DESIGN: All unit pavers shall be 'Holland Stone' and 'Uni-Decor' type as*indicated in plans. 3. THICKNESS: All unit pavers shall be 2-3/8" thick except those at vehicular- areas which shall be 3-1/8" thick. Refer to drawings. 4. COLOR: To be selected by owner 5. CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS: Portland Cements shall conform to ASTM Specification C-150. 6. Aggregates shall conform to ASTM Specification C-33 for Normal Weight Concrete Aggregate (no expanded shale or -51- lightw ght aggregates) except that grading g P g g requirements shall not necessarily apply. OT11ER CONSTITUENTS: Coloring pigments, air-intraining agents, integral water repellents, finely ground silica, etc., shall conform to ASTM standards where applicable, or shall be previously established as suitable for use in concrete. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS; Compressive Strength - At the time of delivery to the work site, the average compressive strength shall not be less than 8,000 psi with no individual ;unit strength less than 7,200 psi with testing procedures in accordance with ASTM Standard C-140. Absorption - The average absorption shall not be greater than five percent (5%) with no individual unit absorption greater than seven percent (70. .3 Proven Field Performance - Satisfying field performance is indicated with units similar'in composition, and made with the same manufacturing equipment as those to be supplied to the purchaser, do not exhibit objectional deterioration after at least one (1) year. r '. VISUAL INSPECTION: All units shall be sound and free of defects that would interfere,with the proper placing of the unit or impair the strength or permanence of the construction. Minor cracks incidental to the usual methods of-mahufacturer, or minor chipping resulting from customary methods of handling in shipment and delivery, not be deemed grounds for rejection. SAMPLING AND TESTING: .1 The owner or his authorized representative shall be accorded proper facilities to inspect and sample the units at the place of manufacture from lots ready for delivery. Sample and test units - in accordance with ASTM Method C-0140. r REJECTION: In case the shipment fails to conform to the specified requirements, the.manufacturer may sort it, and new test units shall be selected at random by the purchaser from the retained lot and tested d . . r 02515-2f -52- 1, 02515-3 at the expense of the manufacturer. to case the second set of test units fails to conform to the specified requirements, the•entire lot shall be rejected. 12. EXPENSE OF TESTS: The expense of inspection and testing shall be borne by the owner unless otherwise agreed. 13..•SAND LAYING COURSE: The sand laying course shall be a .well graded clean washed sharp sand with 100% passing a 3/8" sieve size and a maximum of 3% passing a No. 200 sieve size. This is commonly known as manufactured concrete sand, limestone screening, or similar. DO NOT USE MASON SAND. The sand laying course should be -the responsibility of the paving stone installer. 14. EDGE RESTRAINT: All edges of the installed paving stone shall be restrained. The type of edge.restraint shall be approved at locations as noted on plans. 3. EXECUTION 1. The paving stone installer/contractor must have related experience in the i.nstallation'of interlocking concrete paving stones. 2. PREPARATION OF THE BASE COURSE .1 Suitable base must be prepared as detailed in other section of the project specifications. .2 The base course shall be shaped to grade and cross section with an allowable tolerance -of 1/4" (5 mm). .3 The compacted base shall be 3-1/8" (80 mm) below f final grade for 2-3/8" (6 cm) pavers and 3-7/8" (100 mm) below Ifinal grade for 3-1/8" (8 cm) pavers. 3. CONSTRUCTION OF THE SAND LAYING COURSE .1 The finished base course shall be approved before the placement of the sand playing course. .2 The uncompacted sand laying course shall be spread evenly over the area to be paved and then screeded to a level that will produce 1" (25 mm) thickness 9 when the paving stones have been placed. M -53- :rx •1! • ;•1fw� '�^'t:�, • ,� �! •; y�w.•Ir..v.�r'Si�. r��(.:�i C►i'1�# a11�: ' . • ,, P f .3 on screeded and leveled to the desired elevation, this sand laying course shall not be disturbed in any way. 4. LAYING OF CONCRETE PAVING STONES .1 The paving stones shall be laid in the approved pattern as noted or shown on drawings. .2 The paving stones shall be laid in such a manner that the desired pattern is maintained and the joints between the stones are as tight as possible. Joints shall be 1/8" maximum. .3 String lines should'be used to hold all pattern .-lines true. .4 The gaps at the edge of the pavers surface shall be filled with standard edge stone or with stones cut to fit. Cutting shall be accomplished to leave a clean edge to the traffic surface using a double headed breaker or a masonry saw. However, when cutting precision designed areas, a masonry saw is recommended. Whenever possible, no cuts should result with a paver less than 1/3 of original dimension. .5 Paving stones shall be vibrated into the sand laying course using.a vibrator capable of 3,000 to 5,000 pounds compaction force with the surface clean and joints open. .6 After vibration, clean masonry type sand containing at least 30% of 1/8" (3mm) particles shall be spread over the paving stone surface, allowed to dry, and vibrated into joints with additional vibrator passes and brushing so as to completely fill joints. .7 Surplus material shall then be swept from the surface or left,on surface during construction time to insure complete filling of joints during initial use. This sand -also may provide surface protection from construction debris. .8 Upon completion of work covered in the Section, the Contractor shall clean up all work areas by removing all debris, surplus material and equipment from the site. ' END OF SECTION 02515 -54- _ (, h SECTION 02900 LANDS. •PE WORK A. The work includes the supplying and planting of all trees, shrubs, vines and ground cover together with all necessary labor, equipment, tools and materials needed for the successful completion and execution of the landscape plans. AGENCY STANDARDS Grades and standards of plant materials used shall be true to•name, size, condition and graded Florida #1 or better as outlined"in: 'Grades and Standards of Florida Plants' published by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture, Tallahassee, Florida. SITE EXAMINATION The contractor shall fully acquaint himself with all of the existing conditions of the project site prior -to submitting a bid for the work specified. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS The plant list is a part of the specificatign indicating the name, size and quantities of specifio plant materials as called for and located on the drawings, and is furnished as a convenience. The contractor is responsible for his own quantity count and any discrepancy between drawings and plant list shall be considered correct on the drawings. GUARANTEE Furnish a written guarantee warranting all plant materials in accordance with the following schedule: All trees and palms for a period of one year from the date of completion. , All shrubs and ground covers for a period of three months from the date of completion. Sod shall be guaranteed for a period of two months from the date of completion. • � yt H. At the and of the specified guarantee period, any plant required by this contract that is dead or not in satisfactory condition, as determined by the architect or owner$ shall be replaced. C. All replacements shall be plants of;the same kind and size as specified in the plant list. . .. -55- •N. ';.•�1• •'N h �• i...• �., � ..• . :•i=q• .�' (Rty •.�. �t ,� �• s � -!:. } �. �•(\. '�•?i ilk 'ip �, p.: .` _ ^�i,r± �"� 564; 1106 CARE AND MAINTE CE _ A. Furnish the owner with a written detailed description for the care and maintenance of all plant material at the time of final acceptance, B. The owner agrees to execute the instructions for such care and maintenance. 1.07 SAFETY A. Protect,all persons from injury and avoid property damage. B. Adequate warning devices shall be placed and maintained during the progress of the work. C. Conform to all local, state and federal safety laws and codes including the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). 1.08 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION A. Before awarding the contract, the contractor shall furnish to the owner a unit cost breakdown for all materials. These prices shall be the basis for any additions or deletions should revisions be necessary during the life of the contract. 1.09 INSURANCE A. The contractor shall maintain such insurance as will protect him from such claims under the workman's compensation act, and from any claim for damage for personal injury or death as a result of work under this contract. 1.10 SUBMITTALS A. Two samples each of shrubs and ground covers shall be .brought to the site as prototypical of proposed material for approval. H 2. MATERIALS 2.01 PLANT MATERIALS A. Plant materials shall be upgraded Florida No. l or better as. outliped under Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, State Plant Board of Florida. B. All plant materials shall have a habit of growth which is normal for the species. Plants that do not have the normal 029007Z -56- . ��.. ...t_ _..,. .fir;•• s xY?F f'r, yy .. .. .5P.IT:•.F, o•.yt,�, t ;r•r t ! �, !. :.�' .. . ......••. :i • 1 t.,w,��w .i.t 'r.'h . •-..�''.'i.. i:7i ei•� •.. t w.1, balance of height and spread typical for the respective plant shall not be accepted. The contractor shall contact the Landscape Architect after having selected the specified trees and palms for inspection and approval at the nursery. A minimum of one weeks notice shall be given. Sod shall be firm, tough texture, having a compacted growth of grass with good root development. It shall contain no noxious weeds or any other objectionable vegetation. E. Sod shall have been mowed a minimum of three times prior to being cut and lifted. .r PROTECTION OF PLANT MATERIALS , Balled and Burlapped (B&B) plants shall be dug with firm natural balls of earth of sufficient diameter and depth to encompass the fibrous and feeding root system necessary for full recovery of the plant. Balls shall be firmly wrapped with burlap and bound with cord, rope or wire mesh. Plants with broken, damaged or insufficient balls will be rejected. All plant material shall be protected from possible bark injury or breakage of branches. All.plants shall be protected from windburn due to transportation. Plants which cannot be planted immediately on delivery, shall be covered with moist soil, mulch or other protection from the drying of wind and sun. All plants shall be watered as necessary until planted. No plant material shall be stored longer than seventy two hours. All rejected plant materials shall be immediately removed from the site and replaced with acceptable material at no cost to the owner. PROTECTION DURING PLANTING Tregs moved by winch or crane shal]ibe thoroughly protected from chain marks, girdling or bark slippage by means of burlap, wood battens or other approved materials. PLANTING SOIL All plant material shall be planted'with the following soil: -57- ..•.�.... . ... .�.. .-•.. ... p� ..rR .vie... .... .�..•—.��....�':�.'�...r ..... .. .. r.w, may, • 1 1 .j 50% sand and 50% muck. There must be a slight acid reaction to the soil with no excess of calcium -or carbonate. Soil shall be delivered in a loose friable condition. 2.06 FERTILIZER A. Commercial fertilizer shall be an organic fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash in equal percentages of available plant food by weight. Nitrogen shall 'not be less than'40% from organic source: Palm tree special shall be (10.5.5). B. To each cubic yard of planting soil shall be added and thoroughly mixed 2 lbs. of commercial fertilizer. C. Fertilizer that becomes caked or otherwise damaged shall not be acceptable. 3- 2.07 MULCH A. Mulch material shall be pine bark, 1/2 inch to 2 inches in diameter or shredded cypress mulch, moistened at the time of application to prevent wind displacement. B. Alltree, shrub and ground cover beds shall receive a minimum 2" mulch layer immediately after planting. r 1: 3. EXECUTION z 3.01 PLANTING A. Planting shall take place during favorable weather s conditions. ` B. Ascertain location of all underground utilities prior, to planting. . t C. Planting shall be located as shown in Planting Plan.,. ypi' i } D. Planting pits shall be circular in outline and extend to required subgrade as indicated in planting details. Hedges shall be planted in trenches and backfilled with planting soil. Groundcovers shall be planted in a minimum of 4 ' inches of topsoil. Diameter of plant holes shall be as � shown in planting details. p q Planting soil shall be utilized to backfill all plant holes. •E. Prior to all planting, clear area of existing sod or other plants and bring ground to. an even grade. 02900-4 . .. r •fir. . 1!•� . ,' S'�•' Z. w..�� _ ... .. •j.•.f. ....� .. .. - .T. �. j ., '�-q r v (: # t- 91- 564 MA a ° F. All plants -shall be set to ultimate finished grade. No filling around trunks shall be permitted. 0. Remove all flagging and ribbons from all plants prior to planting. H. Excess excavation shall be removed from the site. 3.02 PRUNING A. Remove dead and broken branches from all plant material. Prune to retain typical growth habit of individual plants retaining maximum height and spread. B. Make al1r cuts with sharp instruments flush with trunk or adjacent branch, in such a manner as to eliminate stubs. C. Trees shall not be poled or topped. D. Remove all trimmings from site. E. Paint all cuts 1/211 diameter and larger with waterproof antiseptic tree paint. 3.03 GUYING A. All trees over si?c feet in height shall, immediately after setting to proper grade, be guyed as.shown in planting detail. I B. Wires shall not come in direct contact with the tree. C. Turnbuckles shall be galvanized or cadmium plated and shall be of adequate size and strength to properly maintain tight guy wires. 3.04 WATER A. Each plant or tree shall be thoroughly watered after planting. + 1 B. All trees shall be deep watered for a period of,ninety days after planting. C. Water shall be -potable and furnished by the contractor. The contractor shall supply hoses nozzles, water trucks and all oth9r equipment necessary to executie the work. D. All watering required during the maintenance shall be furnished by the owner. w -59- ; t. T. �x 91- 564 . 3.05 SOD A. Apply 2 inches of topsoil to entire area receiving sod. Topsoil shall consist of 50% peat and 501 sand free of sticks, stones and other foreign materials. B. Fine grade all landscape areas, eliminating all bumps, depressions, sticks, stones and other debris. C. Sod all areas indicated. D. Apply 6-6-6 fertilizer at the rate of 40 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. prior to laying sod. E. Solid sod shall be laid with closely abutting joints with a tamped or rolled even surface. ' F. The finished level of all sod areas shall be one inch below abutting walks or pavement. 3.06 CLEANING UP A. Keep the premises free from accumulations of waste materials or rubbish. 'Broom clean' work area upon completion of work. 3.07 MAINTENANCE A. Maintenance shall begin immediately after plant is installed and shall continue until all planting is accepted by the owner. B. Proper protection to lawn areas shall be provided and any damage resulting from planting operations shall be repaired f promptly. _ a 3.08 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE ! i A. Inspection of work to determine completion of contract, exclusive of the possible replacement of plants, will be made by the owner and/or landscape'architect••at the conclusion of all planting and at the.written request of the ii contractor. B. After inspection, the contractor will be notified by the owner of the acceptance of all plant material and workmanship, exclusive of the possible replacement of plants subject to guarantee. END OF SECTION 02900 02900-6 -60- METRORAIL/BTH STREET GATEWAY NODE PLANT SCHEDULE WITHIN EIGHTH STREET R.O.W. BOTANICAL COMMON QTY KEY NAME NAME HGT. SPRD. ROOT REMARKS 8 TP TABEBUTA PINK 15' g' B&B FULL PALLIDA TABEBUTA MIN.7'CLEAR 12 RE ROYSTONEA ROYAL 15' B&B. MATCHED ELATA PALM 10'GREY WOOD 370 J JASMINUM WAX GC 3G VOLUBILE JASMINE w i A2 �i Y2 I:. r�. i] i METRORAIL/8TH STREET GATEWAY NODE PLANT SCHEDULE OUTSIDE EIGHTF{ STREET R.O.W. (BY OTHERS) BOTANICAL COMMON QTY. KEY NAME NAME HGT. SPRD. ROOT REMARKS 22 TP TABEBUTA PINK 15' 8' B&B FULL PALLIDA TABEBUTA MINXCLEAR 6 RE ROYSTONEA ROYAL 1.5B&B MATCHED ELATA PALM 10'GREY WOOD r t. 30 LP RHAPIS LADY 48'@ EXCELSA PALM 1168 J JASMINUM WAX GC B&B VOLUBILE- JASMINE i L -62- 9#_.... kFh�„, METRORAIL/8TH STREET GATEWAY NODE PLANT SCHEDULE TOTAL PROJECT BOTANICAL COMMON PTY KEY NAME NAME HGT. SPRO. ROOT REMARKS 30 TP TABEBUIA PINK is, 81 B&B FULL PALLIDA TABEBUIA MIN.VCLEAR 18 RE ROYSTONEA ROYAL is, 81 B&B MATCHED ELATA PALM 10'GREY WOOD 30 LP RHAPIS LADY 48 EXCELSA PALM 1538 J JASMINUM WAX- . VOLUBILE JASMINE a MD_ - M, • SAICKELL S SW Sth ST GATc. vvAY �� _• _ _ �� ARRIVAL NODE Li ru, S.W. 3RD AMA :Fi Kill . LOCK 1 ' •ter' ...._ •.� �•�=•�' -- Ln"'! 71[ � , S.11Y gN Ayr-s-�. ; ; INTERSEC'�ION 1-2 PROJECT :.� SIZE rL`� •:� BLOCK 2 .a • �- a W,s,�IV ST ~ E • GATEWAY NODE mat . I- I's—'- } BLOCK 3 IL INTERSECTION 3-4 • ! BLOCK 4 l � • INTERSECTION 4-0 M ��'�•af� r r i r ~. DESTINATIQK.NODE 1 -44- • _..'�•{'a•'•t:e• ;"�e•�k, �•`"-u''!'ra'iR :+•. .�i fit•''".9�`',�'1",'» �'"� •.. f _ �P �u r: i t 9 564 n Y WPI NO. �;• JOB P.O. xflr Attachment "C" (GENERAL) PROJECT COST This exhibit forms an. integral part of the -Highway Beautification Grant Agreement betwe n the State of Floridan Department of Transportation and C17Y o' ' 9* > dated I. PROJECT COST: $ 65 000. 00 TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 6-51 Pool II. PARTICIPATION: r Public Agency Participation ( % •. $ t In -Kind ( � S •oa t Cash (5Sx) $ 30i000•. Department Participation ¢v Primary (D) (yf) or $ 2.000 .whichever is less. 4 5 TOTAL PROJECT COST $ S�000, es i_ 0 HIGHWAY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this- day of 19 , by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEP RT�MMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, a component agency of the State of Florida, hereinafter called the "DEPARTMENT" and the CI % 0 - o*l , a political subdivision of the State of Florida, existing uncHar the Laws of Florida, hereinafter called the "CITY". W:I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, as a part of the continual updating of the State of Florida Highway System, the Department, for the purpose of safety, protection of the investment and other reasons, has constructed and does maintain 4 lane (grass median divided) highway facilities outlined in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporate by reference herein, within the corporate l imi is of the CIPI Or / * and WHEREAS, the City is of the opinion that said highway facilities that contain landscaped median and utility stri s shall be maintained by periodic trimming, cutting, mowing, fertilizing and necessary re -plantings. WHEREAS, the parties hereto mutually recognize the need for entering into an Agreement designating and setting forth the responsibilities of each part; and t WHEREAS, the W by Resolution No.' dated attached hereto anthis reference made a part hereof, Aesires to enter' into this Agreement and authorizes its officers to do so. 'NOW THEREFORE, for eiid in consideration of the mutual benefits to flow : each to the other, the parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. The City shall perform the following standards in a reasonable manner and witFall due care. The City hereby agrees to maintain the plantin2s, following the Department's landscape guidelines, safetZ and plant care, The it s responsibility for maintenance shall include all landscaped —and/or turfed areas on Department of Transportation right-of-way within thelimits of the project. 5uch — maintenance to be provided by the City is specifically set out as o ows: o maintain, which means that proper watering and proper erti ization o aTl plants and keeping them as free as Rracticable from disease an arm ul insects; to properly mulch the plant beds; to keep the premises free of -weeds; to mow and/Or cut the grass to a proRer I en t ; to pro erly prune a ants which 5c u es removing dead or diseased parts of plants, or runin such p thereof which present a visual azar or t cse using the roadway. To Maintain also means removing or replacin dead or aiseased plants in ' t eir entirety, or removing or replacing those that fall below original roject standards. All plants removed for whatever reason shall e re ace y plants o e same grade as s eci ie in the original plans an specifications an o a size comparable to those existin at the t me a rcva is o tame 'Trom deletions. To maintain also means to keep litter removed from the median strip or landscaped areas within the said Rroject. Plants shall e those " items which would be scientifically classified as plants and -include but are n not limited to trees, grass, or shrubs. s The above named functions to be performed by the Cam, shall be subject to periodic inspections by the Department. Suchlinspection findings will be shared with the City and shall be the basis of all decisions regarding payment reduction_, reworking or agreement termination. Mh AT AC IMNT e D w 91— 564 2. If at any time after the .City has assumed the maintenance responsibility above -mentioned, it shall come to the attention of the Department's District Secretary that the limits of Exhibit "A" or a part thereof is not properly maintained pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, said District Secretary may at his option issue a written notice that a deficiency or deficiencies exist(s), by sending a certified letter in care of City Manager, CtlyevMpl to place sa cTEiSl on notice thereof. Thereafter the City shall have a period of thirty (30) days within which to correct the cited deficiencies. If said deficiencies are not corrected within this time period, the Department may at its option, proceed as follows: (a) Maintain the landscaping or a part thereof, with Department or independent contractor's personnel and deduct the cost of such work from the City's payment for said work or part thereof, or (b) Terminate Agreement in accordance with Paragraph 5 of this Agreement and remove, by Department or independent contractor's personnel, all of the ground cover and shrubs installed under this Agreement or any proceeding agreements except as to trees and palms and charge the Lat for the reasonable cost of such removal. 3. It is understood between the parties hereto that the Oro�und�cover, shrubs, trees and palms covered by this Agreement may be removed, relocated or adjusted at any time in the future as determined to be necessary by the Department in order that the adjacent state road be widened, altered or otherwise changed to meet with future criteria or planning of the Department. The City shall be given sixty (60) calendar days notice to remove said round cover, shrubs, trees .and palms after which time the Department may remove said around cover, shrubs, trees and palms. 4. The Department agrees to pay to the C quarterly compensation for 'the'cost of routine maintenance*(of various species of round cover plantings, shrubs, trees and alms) identified in Exhibit " e lump sum payment will a in the amount Q per quarter for a total sum of per year. (a) Payment shall be made only after receipt and approval of goods and services as provided in Section 215.42, Florida Statutes. (b) Any penalty for delay in ayment shall be in accordance with Section 215.422(2)(b�, Florida Statutes. (c) Bills for fees or other compensation for services or expenses shall be submitted in detail sufficient for a proper preaudit and postaudit thereof, and that bills for travel expenses specifically authorized by this Agreement shall be submitted -and paid in accordance with the rates specified in Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. (d) Records of cost incurred under terms of this Agreement shall be maintained and made available upon request to the Department at all times during the period of this Agreement and for three years after final ppayment is made. Copies of these documents and records shall be furnished to the Department upon request. Records of costs incurred includes the the City's general accounting records, together with supporting documents and records, of the City and all subcontractors performing work, and all other records of the C� and sub- contractors considered necessary by the Department for a proper audit of costs. 5. This Agreement may be terminated under any one of the following conditions: RA. .y (a) By the Department, if the City fails to perform its duties under Paragraph 2, following ten (10) days written -notice. (b) By the Department, for refusal by the City to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and made or -received by' the LUt in conjunction with this Agreement. (c) By either party following sixty (60) calendar days written notice. (d) By both parties, thirty (30) calendar days following complete execution by both parties, of an agreement to terminate this Agreement. - 6. The term of this Agreement commences on %J T and continues for a period of one (1) year. _ 7. This Agreement may be renewed on a yearly basis, for a maximum of two one-year renewals. Any renewal must be agreed upon by both parties in writing thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the existing agreement. 8. It is anticipated the term of this Agreement will extend beyond the Department's current fiscal year. :The Department, during any fiscal year, shall not expend money, incur any liability, or enter into any contract which, by its terms, involves the expenditure of money in excess of:.the amounts budgeted as available for expenditure during sych fiscal year. Any Agreement. verbal or written made in violation of this sub- section is null and void, and no money -may be paid on such contract. The Department shall require a statement from the comptroller of the Department that funds are available prior to entering into any such Agreement or other binding commitment of funds. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the making of contracts for periods exceeding 1 yeasr, but any contract so made shall be executory only for the value of the services to be rendered or agreed to be paid for in succeesing fiscal years. Accordingly, the State of Florida'a performance and obligation to pay under this contractois contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. 9. The Vty covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and ' hold harmless DFPA-RTMENT and all of DEPARTMENT`s officers, agents, and employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost, charge or expense arising out of any act, action neglect or omission by the during the performance of the Agreement, whether direct or indirect, and whether to any person or property to which DEPARTMENT or said parties may be subject, except that neither _the City nor any of its sub -contractors will be liable under this section for c mages arising out of injury or damage to persons or property directly caused or resulting from the sole negligence of DEPARTMENT of any of its officers, agents or employees. 10. This writing embodies the 'entire Agreement and understanding between the parties hereto and there are no other Agreements and understandings, oral or written, with reference to the subject matter hereof that are not merged herein and superseded hereby. 11. The Department's District Secretary shall decide all questions, ' difficulties and disputes of any nature whatsoever that may arise under or by reason of this Agreement, the prosecution or fulfillment of the service hereunder and the character, quality, amount and value thereof; and his decision upon all claims, questions and disputes shall be final and conclusive upon the parties hereto. ' 12. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by the the Cit y: in whole or in part without prior written consent of the Department. Y -0 13. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed according to z114 the Laws of the State of Florida. In the event of —a conflict between any portion of the contract and Florida Law, the laws of Florida shall prevail. j fl •� •' w' � • ••� * '•�' iL � .fie .L � a4 � s .,► .' t .•tj r }� •1,L a i ..; � 1� • ,?�rx� t:•t� v r 't. � 1 ,a �e<2���y#� _�."� a �} ,L �rt'�.N,L-�}/f lrl ° � ii �, T. �1t*#u•��E}J LT¢�. t-ia { IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed the day and year first above written, STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ATTEST: gy: Executive Secretary (SEAL) District Secretary Form and Legality APPROVAL AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: DOT Approval Date CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal ATTEST: corporation of the State of Florida �t F j# 9 ii L tT! . SSSS . ��eff►■ �j/��a � 91 ATTACHMENT "A" HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT STATE ROAD HIGHWAY FROM TO LENGTH AQ2EAGE NUMBER SECTION NUMBER r (MILES). r, 90 97/ z o �2� S• w �1- R i CItY OF MIAMI, FLOAIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM CAtW5 The Honorable Mayor and JUL17 iQ�1 TO Members of the City Commission DATE: 1J FILE: Highway Beautification suBJEct: Grants for SW Eighth St. FROM: Cesar H, Odio City Manager Recommendation REFERENCES: For July 25, 1991 ENCLOSURESG i t y Commission Meeting It is respectfully requested that the City Commission approve the attached resolutions accepting two (2) Highway Beautification Grants from the State of Florida Department of Transportation Highway Beautification Council and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Grant Agreement and a Maintenance Agreement with the Florida, Department of Transportation. l;: -GRANT #1 (SW Eighth Street from I-95 to SW Third Avenue) This Grant is in the amount of $25,000 and requires matching funds of $30,000. GRANT #2 (SW Eighth Street from WSW First Avenue to ESW First Avenue) This Grant is in the amount of $10,780 and requires matching funds of $34,856. } z Background j The City of Miami and -the Downtown Development Authority jointly submitted three applications for State Highway Beautification } funds on February 1, 1991 (see attached resolution). Two of the three applications were awarded grants. t The Grants require a local match as indicated above. The City of c Miami will not be required to sake any financial commitment, whatsoever, nor will the City be responsible for any portion. of the matching funds. The DDA will be funding a portion of the local match as part of next year's budget. The Brickell Area �i Association will assist the DDA in identifying funds to cover the j; balance of the required match. } The plants to be installed have minimal maintenance requirements. jThe necessary maintenance will be undertaken jointly by the DDA and the City of Miami Department of Public Works (occasional tree trimming). Grant award requires a Grant Agreement and a Maintenance Agreement be executed on, or before, August 2, 1991. This request for acceptance and authorization is conditional upon ;i the identification of funds for the local match.