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JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND
THE CITY OF MIAMI
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2U ''day of \Ufl) , 2008,
between the State of Florida Department of Transportation, a component agency of the State of
Florida, hereinafter referred to as the `DEPARTMENT', and the City of Miami, a municipal
corporation of the State of Florida, existing under the Laws of the State of Florida, hereinafter
called the "CITY".
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has jurisdiction over and maintains the State Road
933/NW 12th Avenue corridor within the corporate limits of the CITY; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has submitted a grant application for beautification
improvements on State Road 933/NW 12th Avenue from NW 14th Street to NW 20th Street,
hereinafter referred to as the `PROJECT', the individual elements of which are outlined in the
attached Exhibit "A", `Project Limits', which is herein incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has programmed funding for the PROJECT and has
agreed to reimburse the CITY for eligible PROJECT costs up to a maximum limiting amount, as
outlined in the attached Exhibit "B", `Financial Summary', which is herein incorporated by
reference; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has agreed to supervise and inspect all aspects of PROJECT
construction and administration; and
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 parties are authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Section
339.08(e) and 339.12, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has authorized the CITY Manager to execute this Agreement
under Resolution Number . D$-0315, passed and adopted by the CITY Commission on
Dtol 1212QOe) , a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "C", `Resolution', and is herein
incorporated by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual covenants and other
valuable considerations contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
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1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS
The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated into the body of
this Agreement, as if fully set forth herein.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
a. The CITY shall submit Final Plans to the DEPARTMENT for approval.
Upon approval, the DEPARTMENT will issue the Notice to Proceed. The
CITY shall not commence construction as described in this Agreement until
the Notice to Proceed has been issued.
b. The CITY shall advertise for bid, let the construction contract, administer,
supervise and inspect all aspects of PROJECT construction until completion.
The CITY shall complete the PROJECT on or before June 30, 2009. All
aspects of PROJECT construction and administration are subject to
DEPARTMENT standards and specifications and must be in compliance with
all governing laws and ordinances.
c. The DEPARTMENT shall reimburse the CITY for eligible PROJECT costs as
defined in Exhibit "B", `Financial Summary', and in accordance with the
financial provisions in Section 3 of this Agreement.
d. The CITY agrees to maintain the beautification improvements within the
median and areas outside the travel way to the right-of-way line, excluding
sidewalk and crosswalks, unless constructed with other than concrete or
asphalt at the CITY's request, within the limits of the project.
3. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
a. Eligible PROJECT costs may not exceed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($100,000.00), as outlined in Exhibit `B", `Financial Summary'.
b. The DEPARTMENT agrees to pay the CITY for the herein described services
at a compensation as detailed in this Agreement.
c. Before the CITY submits the final PROJECT invoice for payment, the CITY's
Landscape Architect or designee must submit a PROJECT Certification of
Completion to the DEPARTMENT. The DEPARTMENT'S Landscape
Architect or designee will then review and approve the PROJECT for final
payment.
d. Payment shall be made only after receipt and approval of goods and services
unless advance payments are authorized by the DEPARTMENT's
Comptroller under Section 334.044(29), Florida Statutes, or by the
Department of Financial Services under Section 215.422(14), Florida Statutes.
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e. Bills for fees or other , compensation for services or expenses shall be
submitted in detail sufficient for a proper preaudit and postaudit thereof.
f. Travel costs will not be reimbursed.
g.
Records of costs incurred under the 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 five years after final
payment is made. Copies of these documents and records shall be furnished to
the DEPARTMENT upon request. Records of costs incurred include the
CITY's general accounting records and the PROJECT records, together with
supporting documents and records, 'of the contractor and all subcontractors
performing work on the PROJECT, and all other records of the contractor and
subcontractors considered necessary by the DEPARTMENT for a proper audit
of costs.
h. In the event this contract is for services in excess of $25,000.00 and a term for
a period of more than 1 year, the provisions of Section 339.135 (6) (a), Florida
Statutes, are hereby incorporated:
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 such fiscal year. Any contract, verbal or written, made in
violation of this subsection 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 such funds are available prior to
entering into any such contract or other binding commitment of funds.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent the making of contracts for periods
exceeding 1 year, 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 succeeding
fiscal years; and this paragraph shall be incorporated verbatim in all contracts
of the DEPARTMENT which are for an amount in excess of TWENTY FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) and which have a term for a period of
more than 1 year.
i. The DEPARTMENT's obligation to pay is contingent upon an annual
appropriation by the Florida Legislature.
4. INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, the parties agree to
indemnify each other for liability due to any act or omission, neglect or
wrongdoing of a party or any of its officers, agents or employees. Further, the
parties agree to defend each other against any and all such claims or demands
which may be claimed and have arisen as a result of or in connection with the
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parties' participation in this Agreement.. Nothing- contained herein shall be
construed to contradict the provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, nor
shall this Section be construed to require either party to indemnify the other for
the negligent acts of the other.
5. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Florida.
6. AMENDMENT
This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the DEPARTMENT
and the CITY expressed in writing, executed and delivered by each party.
7. INVALIDITY
If any part of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable,
the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, if such remainder
continues to conform to the terms and requirements of applicable law.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
a. All notices, requests, demands, consents, approvals and other communications
which are required to be served or given hereunder, shall be in writing and
hand -delivered or sent by either registered or certified U.S. mail, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to receive such notices as
follows:
To DEPARTMENT: Florida Department of Transportation
1000 Northwest 111 Avenue, Room 6202B
Miami, Florida 33172-5800
Attn: Michelle L. Meaux, TPA Coordinator
Ph: (305) 470-5112; Fax: (305) 470-5704
To CITY:
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Attn: Pedro Hernandez, City Manager
Ph: (305) 250-5400; Fax: (305) 858-5318
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City of Miami Office of City Attorney
444 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 945
Miami, FL 33130
Attn: Julie O. Bru, City Attorney
Ph: (305)416-1886; Fax: (305)416-1801
b. Either party may, by notice given as aforesaid, change its address for all
subsequent notices. Notices given in compliance with this section shall be
deemed given when placed in the mail.
9.. EXPIRATION OF. AGREEMENT
The CITY agrees to complete the PROJECT on or before June 30, 2009. If the
CITY does not complete the PROJECT within this time period, this Agreement
will expire unless an extension of the time period is requested by the CITY and
granted in writing by the DEPARTMENT's District Six Secretary or Designee.
Expiration of this Agreement will be considered termination of the PROJECT.
10. FINAL INVOICE
The CITY must submit the final invoice on this PROJECT to the DEPARTMENT
within 120 days after the expiration of this Agreement, preferably sooner.
Invoices submitted after October 28, 2009, will not be paid.
11. AUDITS
State of Florida Single Audit Act requirements as outlined in the attached Exhibit
"D", `Audit Reports', are incorporated herein by reference.
12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Joint Participation Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties
hereto, and it may be modified or amended only by mutual consent of the parties
in writing.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed. this Agreement, on the day
and year above written.
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
To install, or cause to be installed, beautification treatments along the SR-933/NW 12th Avenue
corridor within the below -identified PROJECT Limits. The CITY will provide the
DEPARTMENT with Final Design Plans, subject to DEPARTMENT review and approval. The
CITY will let, superviseand inspect all aspects of PROJECT construction and administration.
PROJECT Limits: SR-933/NW 12th Avenue
From: NW 14th Street, MP 2.504
To: NW 20th Street, MP 3.014
FDOT Financial Project Number: 249640-3-58-01
COUNTY: Miami -Dade
FDOT Project Manager: Steven C. James, RLA
CITY Project Manager: Jose Gonzalez, Assistant Director of Transportation
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EXHIBIT "B"
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Eligible PROJECT costs for reimbursement are below -listed:
Financial Project Number: 249640-3-58-01
FDOT Municipal Corridor Grant Project Cost: $100,000.00
Minimum Local Match to be Provided by the CITY: $100,000.00
Total PROJECT Cost Estimate: $200,000.00
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EXHIBIT "C"
RESOLUTION
CITY Resolution Z 08 "OS 15 is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution: R-08-0315
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 08-00587
Final Action Date: 6/12/2008
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A JOINT PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT'), FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A
STREETSCAPE PROJECT ALONG NORTHWEST 12 AVENUE, (A PRINCIPAL
ARTERIAL AND GATEWAY CORRIDOR, FOR THE MIAMI HEALTH
DISTRICT/CIVIC CENTER), FROM NORTHWEST 14 STREET TO NORTHWEST
20 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, WHICH PROVIDES FOR A FINANCIAL
CONTRIBUTION FROM THE FDOT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, AND
REQUIRES A MATCH FROM THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000;
ALLOCATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, FROM THE STREETS
BOND PROGRAM PROCEEDS.
WHEREAS, the Miami Health District (formerly Civic Center) is the second largest employment
center in the City of Miami ("City') and Miami -Dade County and is an area experiencing rapid growth
and development; and
WHEREAS, Northwest 12 Avenue, Miami, Florida, a State Road under the jurisdiction of the
Florida Department of Transportation, is an important arterial roadway and gateway corridor serving
the Miami Health District; and
WHEREAS, the City has completed a Basis of Design Report ("BODR") that proposes streetscape
improvements to enhance the aesthetics of the public realm, the safety of pedestrians, and the quality
of life of the area; and
WHEREAS, the BODR established the Northwest 12 Avenue corridor from Northwest 14 Street to
Northwest 20 Street, Miami, Florida ("Northwest 12 Avenue Streetscape Project), as a priority project
for streetscape improvements including landscaping, decorative crosswalks, pavers at key
intersections, directional signage, street furniture, lighting, and other pedestrian amenities; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest 12 Avenue Streetscape Project is an integral component of an ongoing
comprehensive and collaborative program between the City and the Miami Partnership to revitalize this
economically -vital area of the City and improve the image of the Health District as a world class
medical, research, and institutional complex; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") has programmed state funds in
the amount of $100,000, for the Northwest 12 Avenue Streetscape Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
City of Miami Page 1 of 2 Printed On: 617/2008
File Number. 08-00587
Enactment Number: R-08-0315
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized{1} to execute a Joint Participation Agreement, in
substantially the attached form, between the City and FDOT, for the implementation of the Northwest
12 Avenue Streetscape Project, providing for a financial contribution from the FDOT in the amount of
$100,000 and requiring a match from the City in the amount of $100,000, with funds allocated from the
Streets Bond Program proceeds.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{2}
Footnotes:
{1} The herein authorization is further subject to 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.
{2} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
Ciry of Miami
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EXHIBIT "D"
AUDIT REPORTS
The administration of resources awarded by the Department to the CITY OF MIAMI may be subject to audits and/or
monitoring by the Department, as described in this section. For further guidance, see the Executive Office of the
Governor website, which can be found at: www.fssa.state.fl.us
MONITORING
In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 and Section 215.97, F.S., as
revised (see "AUDITS" below), monitoring procedures may include, but not be limited to, on -site visits by
Department staff, limited scope audits as defined by OMB Circular A-133, as revised, and/or other procedures. By
entering into this agreement, the recipient agrees to comply and cooperate fully with any monitoring
procedures/processes deemed appropriate by the Department. In the event the Department determines that a limited
scope audit of the recipient is appropriate, the recipient agrees to comply with any additional inspections provided by
the Department staff to the CITY OF MIAMI regarding such audit. The CITY OF MIAMI further agrees to comply
and cooperate with any inspections, reviews, investigations, or audits deemed necessary by the Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) or Auditor General.
AUDITS
PART I: FEDERALLY FUNDED
Recipients of federal funds (i.e. state, local government, or non-profit organizations as defined in OMB Circular A-
133, as revised) are to have audits done annually using the following criteria:
1. In the event that the recipient expends $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003)
or more in Federal awards in its fiscal year, the recipient must have a single or program -specific audit
conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, as revised. EXHIBIT 1 to this
agreement indicates Federal resources awarded through the Department by this agreement. In determining
the Federal awards expended in its fiscal year, the recipient shall consider all sources of Federal awards,
including Federal resources received from the Department. The determination of amounts of Federal awards
expended should be in accordance with the guidelines established by OMB Circular A-133, as revised. An
audit of the recipient conducted by the Auditor General in accordance with the provisions OMB Circular A-
133, as revised, will meet the requirements of this part.
2. In connection with the audit requirements addressed in Part I, paragraph 1., the recipient shall fulfill the
requirements relative to auditee responsibilities as provided in Subpart C of OMB Circular A-133, as revised.
3. If the recipient expends less than $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003) in
Federal awards in its fiscal year, an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-
133, as revised, is not required. In the event that the recipient expends less than $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal
years ending after December 31, 2003) in Federal awards in its fiscal year and elects to have an audit
conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, as revised, the cost of the audit must be
paid from non -Federal resources (i.e., the cost of such an audit must be paid from recipient resources obtained
from other than Federal entities).
4. Federal awards are to be identified using the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) title and
number, award number and year, and name of the awarding federal agency.
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PART II: STATE FUNDED
Recipients of state funds (ie. a nonstate entity as defined by Section 215.97(2)(1), Florida Statutes) are to have audits
done annually using the following criteria:
1. In the event that the recipient expends a total amount of state financial assistance equal to or in excess of
$300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending on September 30, 2004, and thereafter) in any fiscal year of such
recipient, the recipient must have a State single or project -specific audit for such fiscal year in accordance with
Section 215.97, Florida Statutes; applicable rules of the Executive Office of the Governor and the CFO; and
Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for -profit organizations), Rules of the
Auditor General. EXHIBIT 1 to this agreement indicates state financial assistance awarded through the
Department by this agreement. In determining the state financial assistance expended in its fiscal year, the
recipient shall consider all sources of state financial assistance, including state financial assistance received
from the Department, other state agencies, and other nonstate entities. State financial assistance does not
include Federal direct or pass -through awards and resources received by a nonstate entity for Federal program
matching requirements.
2. In connection with the audit requirements addressed in Part II, paragraph 1, the recipient shall ensure that the
audit complies with the requirements of Section 215.97(7), Florida Statutes. This includes submission of a
financial reporting package as defined by Section 215.97(2Xd), Florida Statutes, and Chapters 10.550 (local
governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for -profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General.
3. If the recipient expends less than $300,000 in state financial assistance in its fiscal year ($500,000 for fiscal
years ending on September 30, 2004, and thereafter), an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of
Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, is not required. In the event that the recipient expends less than $300,000
($500,000) in state financial assistance in its fiscal year and elects to have an audit conducted in accordance
with the provisions of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, the cost of the audit must be paid from the nonstate
entity's resources (i.e., the cost of such an audit must be paid from the recipient's resources obtained from other
than State entities).
4. State awards are to be identified using the Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) title and number,
award number and year, and name of the state agency awarding it.
PART III: OTHER AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
The recipient shall follow up and take corrective action on audit findings. Preparation of a summary schedule
of prior year audit findings, including corrective action and current status of the audit findings is required.
Current year audit findings require corrective action and status of findings.
Records related to unresolved audit findings, appeals, or litigation shall be retained until the action is completed
or the dispute is resolved. Access to project records and audit work papers shall be given to the FDOT, the
Comptroller, and the Auditor General. This section does not limit the authority of the Department to conduct or
arrange for the conduct of additional audits or evaluations of state financial assistance or limit the authority of
any other state officiaL
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PART IV: REPORT SUBMISSION
1. Copies of reporting packages for audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, as revised, and
required by PART I of this agreement shall be submitted, when required by Section .320 (d), OMB Circular A-
133, as revised, by or on behalf of the recipient directly to each of the following:
A. The Department at each of the following addresses:
Florida Department of Transportation
1000 Northwest 111 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
B. The Federal Audit Clearinghouse designated in OMB Circular A-133, as revised (the number of copies
required by Sections .320 (d)(1) and (2), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, should be submitted to the
Federal Audit Clearinghouse), at the following address:
Federal Audit Clearinghouse
Bureau of the Census
1201 East 10th Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47132
C. Other Federal agencies and pass -through entities in accordance with Sections .320 (e) and (0, OMB
Circular A-133, as revised.
2. In the event that a copy of the reporting package for an audit required by PART 1 of this agreement and
conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, as revised, is not required to be submitted to the
Department for reasons pursuant to section 320 (e)(2), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, the recipient shall
submit the required written notification pursuant to Section _320 (e)(2) and a copy of the recipient's audited
schedule of expenditures of Federal awards directly to each of the following:
Florida Department of Transportation
1000 Northwest 111 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
In addition, pursuant to Section .320 (f), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, the recipient shall submit a copy of
the reporting package described in Section .320 (c), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, and any management
letters issued by the auditor, to the Department at each of the following addresses:
Florida Department of Transportation
1000 Northwest 111 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
3. Copies of financial reporting packages required by PART II of this agreement shall be submitted by or on
behalf of the recipient directly to each of the following:
A. The Department at each of the following addresses:
Florida Department of Transportation
1000 Northwest 111 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
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B. The Auditor General's Office at the following address:
Auditor General's Office
Room 401, Pepper Building
111 West Madison Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1450
4. Copies of reports or the management letter required by PART III of this agreement shall be submitted by or on
behalf of the recipient directly to:
A. The Department at each of the following addresses:
Florida Department of Transportation
1000 Northwest 111 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
5. Any reports, management letter, or other information required to be submitted to the Department pursuant to
this agreement shall be submitted timely in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, Florida Statutes, and
Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for -profit organizations), Rules of the
Auditor General, as applicable.
6. Recipients, when submitting financial reporting packages to the Department for audits done in accordance with
OMB Circular A-133 or Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for -profit
organizations), Rules of the Auditor General, should indicate the date that the reporting package was delivered
to the recipient in correspondence accompanying the reporting package.
PART V: RECORD RETENTION
1. The recipient shall retain sufficient records demonstrating its compliance with the terms of this agreement for a
period of at least five years from the date the audit report is issued, and shall allow the Department, or its
designee, the state CFO or Auditor General access to such records upon request. The recipient shall ensure that
the independent audit working papers are made available to the Department, or its designee, the state CFO, or
Auditor General upon request for a period of at least five years from the date the audit report is issued, unless
extended in writing by the Department.
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