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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN 1'H.L CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY FOR
ELIGIBLE COSTS INCURRED FOR LITTER AND DEBRIS CLEANUP ALONG
THE MIAS'II RIVER.
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This Iuterlocal Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day
of A , 2006, by and between Miami -Dade County, Florida, [hereinafter referred
to as ffe "COUNTY"} and the City of Miami, Florida [hereinafter referred to as the
"CITY];
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WHEREAS, the COUNTY appropriated $100,000 'in it's Fiscal Year 2005-06
Budget to the City of Miami to support the costs of litter and debris removal along the
Miami River; and
WHEREAS, the CITY, through it's contractors,, performs maintenance and
cleaning operations that include the collection and removal of litter and debris on the
navigable waters of the Miami River; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this agreement is to set forth the responsibilities of
both the COUNTY and the CITY respectively.
NOW, TKEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants
herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereby agree
.as follows:
SECTION I. DEFINNTT'XONS
For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall apply:
AGREEMENT shall mean this document, including any written amendments
thereto, and other written docurnents or parts thereof which are expressly incorporated
herein by reference,
ELIGIBLE COST shall mean the amount paid, up to $100,000, by the CITY to
the City's contractors for the collection and disposal of litter and debris in the navigable
waters of the Miami River in accordance with the Statement of Work set forth in Section
2 hereof and invoiced in accordance with Section 6 hereof. .
FORCE MAJEURE shall mean an act of God, epidemic, lightAing, earthquake,
fire, explosion, hurricane, flood or similar occurrence, strike, an act of a public enemy, or
blockade, insurrection, riot, general arrest or restraint of government and people, civil
disturbance or similar occurrence, which has had or may reasonably be expected to have
a material adverse effect on the rights or obligations under this Agreement, and which, by
the 'exercise of due diligence, such parties shall not have been able to avoid. Such acts or
events DO NOT INCLUDE inclement weather (except aa noted above) or the acts or
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omissions of subcontractors, thixd-party contractors, material men, suppliers, or their
subcontractors, unless such acts or omissions are otherwise encompassed by the
definition set forth above,
NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE MIAMI RIVER shall mean the length of the
Miami River between the salinity control structure near NW 36th Street to the mouth of
the river.
SECTION 2. STATEMENT OF WORK
The services that will be provided by the City shall consist of weekly collection and
disposal of litter and debris in the navigable portion of time Miami River (from the salinity
'control structure near NW 36th Street to the mouth of the river). Litter and debris consists
of any non -hazardous material floating within the .first two feet of water and includes
aluminum cans, plastic bags, toys, vegetation, animal debris, wood, leaves, etc.
SECTION 3. RESPONSIRILI'1 fES OF THE CITY.
A) The CITY shall obtain all applicable permits and approvals required to
implement the PROJECT.
'C) The CITY shall b6 responsible for the procurement of litter and debris
removal services and, for administering all aspects of its contracts,
including compliance with contractual terms and procedures.
D) The CITY shall submit original invoices on a quarterly basis pursuant to
Section 6 of this AGREEMENT.
E) The CITY shall provide the COUNTY with copies of contracts,
agreements, reports and other documentation requested by the COUNTY
for review and approval of the invoices.
SECTION 4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNTY
The COUNTY shall pay the CITY, on a reimbursement basis, for eligible
costs incurred in the collection and disposal of litter and debris along the
Miami River pursuant to the terms of this AGREEMENT. Total payments to
the CITY by the COUNTY shall not exceed $100,000.
SECTION S. TERM OF lilt AGREEMENT
The term of this Agreement shall commence with the date of execution by
both parties, and shall expire on September 30, 2007.
SECTION 6. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENTS
A) After execution of this Agreement by both parties, the CITY shall submit
quarterly original invoices, in triplicate, for review and approval by the
COUNTY. Each invoice shall itemize eligible costs paid by the C1T? for the
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collection and removal of litter and debris within the navigable waters of the
Miami River only.
B) Copies of the contractor's invoices for work performed within the Miami
River and paid within three months preceding the date of the CI'l'Y's invoice
shall accompany all invoices submitted for payment by the CITY. Sufficient
supporting documentation and detail shall also be provided with each invoice
to document that the amount invoiced is for the collection and removal of
litter and debris within the navigable waters of the Miami River only.
C) The total that will be reimbursed as an eligible cost for all invoices submitted
to the COUNTY under ibis AGREEMENT shall not exceed $100,000.
D) The COUNTY shall reimburse the CITY for approved eligible costs invoiced
within sixty (60) days of receipt of the original invoice from the CITY.
E) The CITY shall submit all invoices to the COUNTY no later than the
expiration date of this Agreement,
SECTION 7. CONTINGENCY
This Agreement is contingent upon the availability. of funds and is subject to
amendment or termination due to lack of funds, or authorization, reduction of funds
and/or change in regulations. In the event of termination of this Agreement, the CITY
shall•Ite paid for eligible cats invoiced to the COUNTY, and for irrevocable
commitments to provide services, consistent with this Agreement, to the date of
termination. In no event shall the COUNTY be liable to the CITY or any other party for
any additional compensation, other than that provided herein, or for any consequential or
incidental damages.
SECTION 8. INDE1VIIVIlFICATION
The COUNTY does hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the CITY to the extent
and within the limitations of Section 768.28, Fla. Stat., subject to the provisions of that
Statute whereby the COUNTY shall not be held liable to pay a personal injury or
property damage claim or judgment by any one person which exceeds the sum of
$100,000, or any claim or judgments or portions thereof, which, when totaled with all
other occurrences; exceeds the sum of $200,000, from any and all personal injury or
property damage claims, liabilities, losses and causes of action which may arise solely as
a result of the negligence of the COUNTY. However, nothing herein shall be deemed to
indemnify CITY from any liability or claim arising out of the negligent performance or
failure ofperfonnance of the CITY or any unrelated third party.
The CITY shall indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY and its officers, employees,
agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including
attorneys' fees and costs of defense, which the COUNTY or its officers, employees,
agents or instrumentalities 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 Contract by the CITY or its employees, agents, servants, partners,
principals or subcontractors, The CITY shall pay all claims and losses in connection
therewith and c1ta11 investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or
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nature in the name of the COUNTY, where applicable, including appellate proceedings,
and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attomey's fees which may issue thereon. The
CITY expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this
Contract or otherwise provided by the CITY shall in no way limit the responsibility to
indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the COUNTY or its officers, employees,
agents and instrumentalities as herein provided.
SECTION 9. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT
Amendments to this Agreement xnay be made at any time. Any such amendments
must be made in writing and properly executed by both the COUNTY and the CITY.
SECTION 10. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated without cause upon sixty (60) days prior
written notice, The County Manager shall have the authority to terminate this Agreement
without cause on behalf of the COUNTY.
SECTION 11. NOTICES
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All notices, invoices, and submittals required or permitted to be given under the
terms and provisions of this Agreement by either party to the other shall be in writing and
shall be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties as
follows:
,As to the County: * As to the City:
Director, DERM
Penthouse 2
33 SW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
City Manager, City of Miami
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133-5595
or to such other address as may hereafter be provided by the parties in writing. Notices
by registered or certified mail shall be deemed received on the delivering date indicated
by the U.S. Postal Service on the return receipt.
SECTION 12. CITY EVENT OF DEFAULT
Notwithstanding the termination provisions in Section 10 of the Agreement, and
without limitation, the failure by the CITY to. substantially fulfill any of its material
obligations in accordance with this Agreement,'unless justified by Force Majeure, shall
constitute a "CITY event of default". If a CITY event of default should occur, the
COUNTY shall have all of the following rights and remedies which it may exercise
singly or in combination:
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A) The right to declare that this Agreement together with all rights granted to
CITY hereunder are terminated, effective upon such date as is designated
by the COUNTY;
B) Any and all Tights provided under Federal laws and the laws of the State of
Florida.
SECTION 13. COUNTY EVENT OF DEFAULT
In addition to the compensation and payment provisions set forth in Section 6, and
without limitation, the failure by the COUNTY to substantially fulfill any of its material
obligations in accordance with this Agreement, unless justified by Force Majeure, shall
constitute a "COUNTY Event of Default". If a COUNTY Event of Default should occur,
the CITY shall have all of the following rights and remedies which it may exercise
singularly or in combination;
A) the right to declare that this Agreement together with all rights granted to
CITY hereunder are terminated, effective upon such date as is designated
by the COUNTY;
B) any and all rights provided under federal laws and the laws of the State of
' Florida. '
SECTION 14. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Florida The COUNTY and the CITY agree to submit to service of
process and jurisdiction of the State of Florida for any controversy or claim arising out of
or relating to this Agreement or a breach of this Agreement. Venue for any court action
between the parties for any such controversy arising from or related to this Agreement
shall be in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami -Dade County, Florida, or in the
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, in Miami -Dade County,
Florida_
SECTION 15. RIGHTS OF OTHERS
Nothing in this Agreement express or implied is intended to confer upon any
persons other than the parties hereto any rights or remedies under or by reason of this
Agreement.
SECTION 16. NONDISCRIMINATION
Each party agrees that it shall not discriminate as to sex, race, color, creed,
national origin, age, handicap, or nxiarital status in connection with its performance under
this Agreement.
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SECTION 17. INVALIDITY OF PROVISIONS, SEVERABILJTY
Each provision of the Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be
effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be
prohibited or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the
extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such
provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement, provided that the material
purposes of this Agreement can be determined and effectuated.
SECTION 18. HEADINGS
Captions and headings in this Agreement are for ease of reference only and do not
constitute a part of this Agreement and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of
any provisions herein.
SECTION 19. REPRESENTATION OF CITY
The CITY represents that this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and
delivered by the City Council of the City of lvliami, as the governing body of the CITY
and itthas the required power and authority to perform this Agreement and has granted
the City Manager the required power and authority to perform this Agreement.
SECTION 20. REPRESENTATION OF COUNTY
The County represents that this Agreement has been duly approved, executed and
delivered by the Board of County Commissioners, as the governing body of the County,
and it has granted the Miami -Dade County Manager the required power and authority to
perform this Agreement.
SECTION 21. WAIVER
There shall be no waiver of any right related to this Agreement unless in writing
signed by the party waiving such right. No delay or failure to exercise a right under this
Agreement shall impair such right or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof. Any
waiver shall be limited to the particular right so waived and shall not be deemed a waiver
of the same right at a later time, or of any other right under this Agreement.
SECTION 22. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement incorporates and includes all prior negotiations, correspondence,
conversations, agreements, and understandings applicable to the matters contained in this
Agreement. The parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements, or
understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained in
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this Agreement, and that this Agreement contains the entire agreement between the
parties as to all matters contained herein. Accordingly, it is agreed that no deviation from
the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any prior representations or agreements,
whether oral or written. It is further agreed that any oral representations or modifications
concerning this Agreement shall be of no force or effect, and that this Agreement may be
modified, altered or amended only by a written amendment duly executed by both parties
hereto or their authorized representatives.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the patties through their duly authorized representatives
hereby execute this Agreement
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
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Manager
Authorized signature on behalf of the City of
Miami,, Florida_
a*6. ,CLERK
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W, 1st. Street
Miami, Florida 33t28
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George'M. Burgess Date
County Manager
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Dade County, Florida,
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