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THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of
2006 by and between Miami -Dade County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
through the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust (hereinafter referred to as the
"COUNTY") and The City of Miami (hereinafter referred to as the "PROVIDER")
commencing on January 1, 2006 and expiring on December 31, 2006.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the COUNTY, through the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust is
desirous of collaborating with the Miami Coalition for the Homeless in assisting The City
of Miami with its efforts to better coordinate the feeding of homeless persons by
Churches, Synagogues, other places of worship, community organizations, and
interested parties in The City; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY, through the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust
Board has approved $13,500 in Food and Beverage Tax proceeds to fund up to 50% of
the personnel cost of a full-time Community Liaison/Feeding Coordinator that will
oversee the feeding efforts on behalf of The City; and
WHEREAS, the PROVIDER is qualified to provide such oversight;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants
herein contained, and ten dollars ($10.00) hereby received and acknowledged as of the
day first written above, the parties hereto agree as follows:
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ARTICLE ONE
Responsibilities of the Provider
The PROVIDER shall:
1. Work with the Miami Coalition for the Homeless and the Miami -Dade County
Homeless Trust to coordinate feeding programs for the homeless in The City of
Miami to ensure feeding is conducted in a clean, convenient and humane
environment. The Community Liaison/Feeding Coordinator shall develop and
maintain a list of all organizations participating in the feeding program; develop,
maintain, and distribute a feeding schedule to all participating organizations and
homeless individuals no later than 30 days prior to the end of each quarter;
distribute correspondence as needed to participating organizations; and ensure
the coordination of outreach activities at the feeding sites on a regular basis.
Documentation
2. a PROVIDER shall compile and submit to the County on a monthly basis, a
request for reimbursement of up to $1,125 per month to cover up to 50% of the
cost of the Community Liaison/Feeding Coordinator position.
b. The PROVIDER shall also submit an a monthly basis to the Homeless Trust, a
list of all feeding sites, a schedule of all participating organizations for the month,
a record of all outreach teams participating in the feeding program during the
month, a report of the number of homeless individuals receiving food, services,
and an enumeration of those placed into residential homeless programs via this
effort.
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ARTICLE TWO
Terms of Payment by the County
The COUNTY shall pay the PROVIDER a sum not to exceed $13,500 for personnel
costs associated with the Community Liaison/Feeding Coordinator, as specified in
Article I, above as proposed in the "Proposed Program Budget, Attachment A. The
County shall reimburse the Provider on a monthly basis. No payment shall be made to
the provider for invoices without accompanying documentation as specified in Article
One, 2(a) and (b).
ARTICLE THREE
Indemnification and Insurance
Insurance
Government Entities — if the PROVIDER is the State of Florida or an
agency or political -subdivision .of the -State as defined. by Section 768.28,
Florida Statutes, the PROVIDER shall furnish the County, upon request,
written verification of liability protection in accordance with Section 768.28,
Florida Statutes. Nothing herein shall be construed to extend any party's
•liability beyond that provided in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
Non -Government Entities - The successful Applicant shall furnish to Miami -
Dade County, c/o Risk Management Division, 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 2340,
Miami, Florida 33128-1989, Certificates of Insurance, which indicate that
insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirements as
outlined below:
• Workers Compensation Insurance for all employees of the provider as
required by Florida Statue 440.
• Public Liability Insurance on a comprehensive basis in an amount not
less than $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage. Miami -Dade County must be shown as an
additional insured with respect to this coverage.
• Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non -owned and
hired vehicles used in connection with the work, in an amount not less
than $300,000 single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property
damage.
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The insurance coverage required shall include those classifications, as listed in
standard liability insurance manuals, which most nearly reflect the operations of
the Applicant.
All insurance policies required above shall be issued by companies authorized to
do business under the laws of the State of Florida, with the following
qualifications:
The company must be rated no • less than "B" as to management, and no Tess
than "Class V" as to financial strength, by the latest edition of Best's Insurance
Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Oldwick, New Jersey, or its equivalent
subject to the approval of the. County Risk Management Division.
OR
The company must hold a valid Florida Certificate of Authority s shown in the
latest "List of All Insurance Companies Authorized or Approved to Do Business in
Florida," issued by the State of Florida Department of Insurance and are
members of the Florida Guaranty Fund.
Certificates will indicate that no modification or change in insurance shall be made
without thirty (30) days written advance notice to the certificate holder.
Indemnification
a) Non -Government Entities: The PROVIDER shall indemnify and hold
-harmless the-COUNTY-andits past; present, and future employees and
agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, and causes
of action which may arise out of the actions or negligence, in whole or in
part, of the PROVIDER, its officers, agents, employees, or assignees in
the direct or indirect fulfillment of this Agreement. The PROVIDER shall
pay all claims and losses of any nature in connection therewith, and shall
defend all suits, in the name of the COUNTY when applicable, and shall
pay all costs and judgments which may issue thereon. It is expressly
understood and intended that the PROVIDER is an independent
contractor and is not an agent of the COUNTY.
b) Government Entities: If the PROVIDER is a Government entity, then it
shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, employees,
agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages,
including attorney's fees and costs of defense, which the County or its
officers, employees, agents or instrumentlities may incur as a result of
claims, demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or
nature arising out of, relating to or resulting from the performance of this
Agreement by the Government entity or its employees, agents, servants,
partners, principals, or subcontractors. Government entity shall pay all
claims and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate and
defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the
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County, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall pay
all costs, judgments, and attorney's fees which may issue thereon.
Provided, however, this indemnification shall ony be to the extent and
within limitations of Section768.28, Fla. Statute, subject to the provisions
of that Statute whereby the Government entity shall not be held tliable to
pay an personal injury or property damage claim or judgement or potions
thereof, which exceeds the sum of $100,000, or any claim or judgement or
portion thereof, which, when totaled with all other claims or judgement
paid by the Government entity arising out of the same incident or
occurance, exceed the sum of $200,000 from any and all personal injury
or property damage claims, liabilities, losses or causes of action which
may arise as a result of the neglligence of the government entity.
ARTICLE FOUR
Professional Independence of the Provider
It is understood and agreed that the PROVIDER is not an agent, employee or
representative of the COUNTY, nor does it have authority to act on behalf of the
COUNTY or any of its agencies. The PROVIDER is, and shall remain, an independent
professional with respect to all services performed under this AGREEMENT. No
partnership relationship between the COUNTY and the PROVIDER is created or
intended by the AGREEMENT. N.o associate or employee of the PROVIDER will be
deemed to be an employee of the COUNTY for any purposes whatsoever.
ARTICLE FIVE
Assignment
This is a contract for unique services and the PROVIDER'S obligations hereunder are
not assignable. The PROVIDER shall not assign, transfer, pledge, hypothecate,
surrender, or otherwise encumber or dispose of any portion of any portion of same,
without the prior written consent of the COUNTY,
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ARTICLE SIX
Cancellation or Termination
Either party shall have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT, in whole or in part,
upon 30 calendar days prior written notice by registered mail.
ARTICLE SEVEN
Conflict of Interest
The PROVIDER agrees to abide and be governed by Dade County Ordinances which
may have a bearing on the services involved in this AGREEMENT, including, but not
limited to, Ordinance No. 72-82 (Conflict of Interest Ordinance), as amended. Copies of
the Ordinances will be furnished to the PROVIDER upon request.
ARTICLE EIGHT
— Modifications
This AGREEMENT may not be altered, changed or modified except by or with the
written consent of the COUNTY.
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In WITNESSS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed
by their respective and duly authorized officers the day and year first above written.
By: By:
Witness Signature
ATTEST:
Print Name & Title
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
A political subdivision of
the State of Florida
HARVEY RUVIN, CLERK
By._.._..._. By:
Deputy Clerk George M. Burgess
County Manager
Date:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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