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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBackupCITY OF MIAMI 40/50 YEAR RECERTIFICATION FUNDING AGREEMENT This 40/50 YEAR RECERTIFICATION FUNDING AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into this day of , 20_ by and between the CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, located at 444 SW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33130 ("CITY"), and , a Florida not for profit corporation, located at ("RECIPIENT"). The CITY and the RECIPIENT may each be referred to as a "Party" and may collectively be referred to as the "Parties." WHEREAS, the City created the Initiative to assist entities providing eleemosynary services to comply with recertification requirements including inspection, reports, and repairs; and WHEREAS, the RECIPIENT submitted a Request for Funding to the City; and WHEREAS, the CITY adopted Resolution No. R- - on , 20_, wherein the CITY approved providing funds to the RECIPIENT in the not to exceed amount of dollars ($ .00) ("Funds"), attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A", as applicable; and WHEREAS, the CITY agrees to enter into this Agreement with the RECIPIENT to set forth the terms and conditions relating to the use of the Funds by the RECIPIENT. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS 1. RECITALS: The recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. 2. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall commence on , 20 and shall continue until , 20 . 3. GRANT OF FUNDS: Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and RECEIPIENT'S compliance with all of its obligations hereunder, the CITY hereby agrees to make available to the RECIPIENT the Funds to be used for the purpose(s), program(s), initiative(s), and activity(ies) (as defined in Exhibit "B"), and as disbursed in the manner hereinafter provided. Page 1 City of Miami 4. USE OF FUNDS: The Funds shall be used by the RECIPIENT as described in the Scope of Work, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B" and the Budget, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "C" submitted by the RECIPIENT to the CITY._ DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS: A. The CITY shall provide Funds to the RECIPIENT in the not to exceed amount of dollars ($ .00). B. Payment shall be made in accordance with the schedule as set forth in Composite Exhibit "D". C. The RECIPIENT shall provide the CITY with a City of Miami Request for Payment Form attached and incorporated as Composite Exhibit "D" prior to any disbursement of funds by the CITY. Prior to any disbursement of funds by the CITY the RECIPIENT will need to provide a valid and executed W9 form and completed City of Miami Supplier Direct Deposit (ACH) Authorization Form, as applicable. D. The RECIPIENT shall provide the CITY a Close -Out Report, in similar format as Exhibit "F", at the end of the program, summarizing the services, programs and/or activities described in the Scope of Work as Exhibit "B" and included in the Budget as Exhibit "C". 5. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: RECIPIENT understands that the use of the Funds is subject to specific reporting, record keeping, administrative and contracting guidelines, audit, and other requirements affecting the activities being funded by the Program Funds for the Scope of Work. RECIPIENT covenants and agrees to comply with such requirements, and represents and warrants to the CITY that the Funds shall be used in accordance with all of the requirements, terms and conditions contained therein, as the same may be amended during the term hereof. Without limiting of the foregoing, RECIPIENT represents and warrants that it will comply with, and the Funds will be used in accordance with, all applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules and regulations. 6. RECORDS. INSPECTIONS. REPORTS/AUDITS AND EVALUTATION: To the extent required by law, the Inspection and Audit provisions set forth in Sections 18-101 and 18-102 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), are deemed as being incorporated by reference herein and additionally apply to this Agreement. The CITY shall have the right to conduct audits of RECIPIENT'S records pertaining to the Funds and that Page 2 City of Miami reasonable times, and for a period of up to three (3) years following the termination of this Agreement, audit, or cause to be audited, those books and records of the RECIPIENT which are related to RECIPIENT'S performance under this Agreement. RECIPIENT agrees to maintain all such books and records at its principal place of business for a period of three (3) years after final payment is made under this Agreement. The CITY may also, and the RECIPIENT shall permit, the CITY and other persons duly authorized by the CITY to inspect all Agreement records, facilities, goods, and activities of the RECIPIENT which are in any way connected to the activities undertaken pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and/or interview any clients, employees, subcontractors or assignees of the RECIPIENT as requested by the CITY. At the request of the CITY, the RECIPIENT shall transmit to the CITY written statements of the RECIPIENT's official policies on specified issues relating to the RECIPIENT's activities. RECIPIENT understands, acknowledges, and agrees that: a) The CITY must meet certain record keeping and reporting requirements with regard to the Funds and that in order to enable the CITY to comply with its record keeping and reporting requirements, RECIPIENT shall maintain all records as required by the CITY; and b) At the CITY's request, and no later than thirty (30) days thereafter, RECIPIENT shall deliver to the CITY such reports and written statements relating to the use of the Funds as the CITY may require from time to time; and c) All costs and expenses of the activities described in Exhibit "C" shall be at actual cost with no markups; and d) RECIPIENT' S failure to comply with these requirements or the receipt or discovery (by monitoring, evaluation, or audit) by the CITY of any inconsistent, incomplete, or inadequate information shall be grounds for the immediate termination of this Agreement by the CITY and the immediate reimbursement to the CITY of any and all funds or amounts disbursed pursuant to this Agreement. RECIPIENT represents and warrants to the City that: (i) it possesses all qualifications, licenses and expertise required for the performance of the Scope of Work; (ii) it is not delinquent in the payment of any sums due to the City, including payment of permit fees, occupational licenses, etc., nor in the performance of any obligations to the City; and (iii) all personnel assigned to perform the Scope of Work are and shall be, at all times during the term hereof, fully qualified and trained to perform the tasks assigned to each. Page 3 City of Miami Any inconsistent, incomplete, or inadequate information, either received by the CITY or obtained by the CITY, shall constitute cause for the CITY to terminate this Agreement. 7. AWARD OF AGREEMENT: RECIPIENT represents and warrants to the CITY that it has not employed or retained any person or company employed by the CITY to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay any person any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind contingent upon or in connection with, the award of this Agreement. 8. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL. STATE AND LOCAL LAWS: RECIPIENT understands that agreements between private entities and local governments are subject to certain laws, codes, rules and regulations, including, without limitation, laws pertaining to public records, conflict of interest, record keeping, etc. The Parties agree to comply with and observe all applicable laws, codes and ordinances as they may be amended from time to time. 9. INDEMNIFICATION: RECIPIENT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CITY and its officials, employees (collectively referred to as "Indemnitees") and each of them from and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attorney' s fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or death of any person or damage to or destruction or loss of any property arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with (i) the negligent performance or non-performance of the Services contemplated by this Agreement (whether active or passive) of RECIPIENT or its employees or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "RECIPIENT") which is directly caused, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive or in strict liability) of any of them, or (ii) the failure of the RECIPIENT to comply materially with any of the requirements herein, or the failure of the RECIPIENT to conform to statutes, ordinances, or other regulations or requirements of any governmental authority, local, federal or state, in connection with the performance of this Agreement even if it is alleged that the CITY, its officials and/or employees were negligent. RECIPIENT expressly agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnitees, or any of them, from and against all liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or former employee of RECIPIENT, or any of its subcontractors, as provided above, for which the RECIPIENT' s liability to such employee or former employee would otherwise be limited to payments under state Workers' Compensation or similar laws. RECIPIENT further agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnitees from and against (i) any and all Liabilities Page 4 City of Miami imposed on account of the violation of any law, ordinance, order, rule, regulation, condition, or requirement, related directly to RECIPIENT' s negligent performance under this Agreement, compliance with which is left by this Agreement to RECIPIENT, and (ii) any and all claims, and/or suits for labor and materials furnished by RECIPIENT or utilized in the performance of this Agreement or otherwise. This provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement, as applicable. RECIPIENT understands and agrees that any and all liabilities regarding the use of any subcontractor for Services related to this Agreement shall be borne solely by the RECIPIENT throughout the duration of this Agreement and that this provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement, as applicable. The City shall only act as a fiscal agent for the purposes of this Agreement. 10. REVERSION OF ASSETS: Upon the expiration, termination, or cancellation of this Agreement, any unspent Grant funds shall immediately revert to the possession and ownership of the CITY and RECIPIENT shall transfer to the CITY all unused Grant funds at the time of such expiration, termination, or cancellation. 11. DEFAULT: If RECIPIENT fails to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement, or fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder, then RECIPIENT shall be in default. Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder the CITY, in addition to all remedies available to it by law, may immediately, upon written notice to RECIPIENT, terminate this Agreement whereupon all payments, advances, or other compensation paid by the CITY to RECIPIENT while RECIPIENT was in default shall be immediately returned to the CITY. RECIPIENT understands and agrees that termination of this Agreement under this section shall not release RECIPIENT from any obligation accruing prior to the effective date of termination. Should RECIPIENT be unable or unwilling to commence to perform the Services within the time provided or contemplated herein, then, in addition to the foregoing, RECIPIENT shall be liable to the CITY for all expenses incurred by the CITY in preparation and negotiation of this Agreement, as well as all costs and expenses incurred by the CITY in the procurement of the Services, including consequential and incidental damages. 12. CITY'S TERMINATION RIGHTS: The CITY shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, in its sole discretion, at any time, by giving written notice to RECIPIENT at least five (5) business days prior to the effective date of such termination. In such event, the CITY shall pay to RECIPIENT compensation for services rendered and expenses incurred prior to the Page 5 City of Miami effective date of termination. In no event shall the CITY be liable to RECIPIENT for any additional compensation, other than that provided herein, or for any consequential or incidental damages. 13. REMEDIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE: The CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement at any time prior to the completion of the services required pursuant to this Agreement without penalty to the CITY. In that event, notice of termination of this Agreement shall be in writing to the RECIPIENT, who shall be paid for those services performed prior to the date of its receipt to the notice of termination. In no case, however, shall the CITY pay the RECIPIENT an amount in excess of the total sum provided by this Agreement. It is hereby understood by and between the CITY and the RECIPIENT that any payment made in accordance with this Agreement to the RECIPIENT shall be made only if the RECIPIENT is not in default under the terms of this Agreement. If the RECIPIENT is in default, the CITY shall not be obligated and shall not pay to the RECIPIENT any sum whatsoever. If the RECIPIENT fails to comply with any term of this Agreement, the CITY may take one or more of the following courses of action: (1) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by the RECIPIENT, or such more severe enforcement action as the CITY determines is necessary or appropriate. (2) Disallow (that is, deny both the use of funds and matching credit) for all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. (3) Wholly or partially suspend or terminate the current Program Funds awarded to the RECIPIENT. (4) Withhold further Program funding for the RECIPIENT_ (5) Take all such other remedies that may be legally available. 14. MARKETING: RECIPIENT shall consult with the City Manager, or his or her designee, regarding all uses and displays of the recognition of the CITY. The CITY shall have the right to approve the form and placement of all acknowledgements, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 15. INSURANCE: The required Insurance, as approved by the City of Miami Department of Risk Management shall be provided by the RECIPIENT and all such proof shall be Page 6 City of Miami attached as an Exhibit to this Agreement. Those entities/individuals required to be listed as additional insured by the Department of Risk Management shall be included on all insurance certificates and furnished by the RECIPIENT. RECIPIENT shall, at all times during the term hereof, maintain insurance coverage in accordance with Exhibit "E" attached and incorporated by this reference. All such insurance, including renewals, shall be subject to the approval of the City for adequacy of protection and evidence of such coverage shall be furnished to the City on Certificates of Insurance indicating such insurance to be in force and effect and providing that it will not be canceled during the performance of the services under this contract. Execution of this Agreement is contingent upon the receipt of proper insurance documents. 16. NONDISCRIMINATION: RECIPIENT represents and warrants to the City that RECIPIENT does not and will not engage in discriminatory practices and that there shall be no discrimination in connection with RECIPIENT' s performance under this Agreement on account of race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, marital status or national origin. RECIPIENT further covenants that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely by reason of his/her race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, marital status or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied services, or be subject to discrimination under any provision of this Agreement. 17. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement shall not be assigned by RECIPIENT, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the CITY, which may be withheld or conditioned, in the CITY' S sole discretion. 18. CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING DEBARMENT. SUSPENSION. AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS: RECIPIENT certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals: a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal, State, or local agency. b) Have not within a three (3) year period preceding the adoption of the Resolution, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A", as applicable, been convicted of or had a civil judgement rendered against them for the commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation ofFederal Page 7 City of Miami or State antitrust statutes or falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 16.b of this certification; and d) Have not within a three (3) year period preceding the adoption of the Resolution, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A", as applicable, had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall submit an explanation to the CITY and the CITY shall have the right to, in the CITY' s sole discretion, to not enter into or terminate this Agreement. 19. NOTICES: All notices or other communications required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be given by hand -delivery or by registered or certified U.S. Mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the other party at the address indicated herein or to such other address as a party may designate by notice given as herein provided. Notice shall be deemed given on the day on which personally delivered; or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual receipt, whichever is earlier. RECIPIEN 1L. CITY City of Miami Office of Grants Administration 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 5th Floor Miami, FL 33130 Attn: Lillian Blondet, Director With copies to: Office of the City Attorney 444 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 945 Miami, FL 33130 Attn: Victoria Mendez, City Attorney Page 8 City of Miami 20. PUBLIC RECORDS: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 119.0701. Florida Statutes, RECIPIENT must comply with the Florida public records laws, specifically the RECIPIENT must: A. Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required by the public agency in order to perform the service. B. Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions that the public agency would provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in this chapter of the Florida Statutes or as otherwise provided by law. C. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law. D. Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to the CITY all public records in possession of the RECIPIENT upon termination of the contract and destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. E. All records stored electronically must be provided to the CITY in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the CITY. IF THE RECIPIENT HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE RECIPIENT'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT (305) 416-1800, PUBLICRECORDS@MIAMIGOV.COM, AND 444 S.W. 2ND AVENUE, SUITE 945, MIAMI, FL 33130. 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: RECIPIENT has received copies of, and/or is familiar with, the following provisions regarding conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement by RECIPIENT. RECIPIENT covenants, represents and warrants that it will comply with all such conflict of interest provisions including, but not limited to: (a) the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, Chapter 2, Article V; and (b) Miami -Dade County Code, Section 2-11.1. 22. GOVERNING LAW. VENUE. AND FEES: This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Florida. Venue in all proceedings shall be in Page 9 City of Miami Miami -Dade County, Florida and the parties explicitly agree to the use of this venue. The term "proceedings" shall include, but not be limited to, all meetings to resolve the dispute, including voluntary arbitration, mediation, or other alternative dispute resolution mechanism. The parties both waive any defense that venue in Miami -Dade County is not convenient. In any civil action or other proceedings between the parties arising out of the Agreement, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees. 23. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL: Neither the RECIPIENT, nor any assignee, successor, heir or personal representative of the RECIPIENT, nor any other person or entity, shall seek a jury trial in any lawsuit, proceeding, counterclaim or any other litigation procedure based upon or arising out of any of the Agreement and/or any modifications, or the dealings or the relationship between or among such persons or entities, or any of them. Neither the RECIPIENT, nor any other person or entity will seek to consolidate any such action in which a jury trial has been waived with any other action. The provisions of this paragraph have been fully discussed by the parties hereto, and the provisions hereof shall be subject to no exceptions. No party to this Agreement has in any manner agreed with or represented to any other party that the provisions of this paragraph will not be fully enforced in all instances. 24. MISCELLANEOIJS PROVISIONS: A. Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are not a part of this Agreement. B. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall be effective unless made in writing. C. In the event of conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any attached documents, the terms of this Agreement shall control. D. Should any provision, paragraph, sentence, word or phrase contained in this Agreement be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State of Florida or the City of Miami, such provision, paragraph, sentence, word or phrase shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in order to conform with such laws, or if not modifiable, then same shall be deemed severable, and in either event, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect or limitation of its use. Page 10 City of Miami 25. NON-DELEGABILITY: The obligations undertaken by the RECIPIENT pursuant to this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any other person or firm, in whole or in part, without the CITY' S prior written consent, which may be withheld in the CITY' S sole discretion. 26. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, or assigns. 27. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: RECIPIENT, its contractors, subcontractors, employees, and agents shall be deemed to be independent contractors, and not agents or employees of the CITY, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under the civil service or pension programs of the CITY, or any rights generally afforded its employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to Florida Workers' Compensation benefits as employees of the CITY. 28. NO THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARY RIGHTS: No provision of this Agreement shall, in any way, inure to the benefit of any third parties so as to constitute any such third party a beneficiary of this Agreement, or of anyone or more of the terms hereof, or otherwise give rise to any cause of action in any party not a party hereto. 29. CONTINGENCY CLAUSE: Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability of funds and continued authorization for program activities and the Agreement is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of allocated and available funds, reduction or discontinuance of funds or change in laws, codes, rules, policies or regulations, upon thirty (30) days' notice. 30. RECIPIENT CERTIFICATION: The RECIPIENT certifies that it possesses the legal authority to enter into this Agreement pursuant to authority that has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the RECIPIENT'S governing body, authorizing the execution of this Agreement, including all understandings and assurances contained herein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the RECIPIENT to act in connection with this Agreement and to provide such information as may be requested. The aforementioned authorization for the RECIPIENT is attached and incorporated as Exhibit "G" 31. AUTHORITY: Each person signing this Agreement represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized and has legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of the Agreement and the performance of such party's obligations and the certifications hereunder have been duly authorized Page 11 City of Miami and that the Agreement is valid and legal agreement binding on such party and enforceable in accordance with its terms. 32. CONSTRUCTION: Should the provisions of this Agreement require judicial or arbitral interpretation, it is agreed that the judicial or arbitral body interpreting or construing the same shall not apply the assumption that the terms hereof shall be more strictly construed against one party by reason of the rule of construction that an instrument is to be construed more strictly against the party which itself or through its agents prepared same, it being agreed that the agents of both parties have equally participated in the preparation of this Agreement. 33. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This instrument and its attachments constitute the sole and entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and correctly sets forth the rights, duties, and obligations of each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect. No modification or amendment hereto shall be valid unless in writing and executed by properly authorized representatives of the parties hereto. 34. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES: This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Agreement. The parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit an electronic signature of this Agreement (whether by facsimile, PDF or other email transmission), which signature shall be binding on the party whose name is contained therein. Any party providing an electronic signature agrees to promptly execute and deliver to the other parties an original signed Agreement upon request. [Remainder intentionally left blank; Signature page to follow] Page 12 City of Miami Date: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized, this the day and year above written. "CITY" CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal ATTEST: corporation of the State of Florida By: Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk Date: Arthur Noriega V, City Manager Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE CORRECTNESS: Victoria Mendez City Attorney ATTEST:, REQUIREMENTS: Ann -Marie Sharpe, Director Date: Risk Management "RECIPIENT" A Florida Not -For -Profit Corporation By: Print Name: Print Name: Title: Title: City of Miami Page 13 EXHIBIT A - CITY OF MIAMI RESOLUTION EXHIBIT B - SCOPE OF WORK EXHIBIT C - BUDGET COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "D" EXHIBIT F - CLOSE-OUT REPORT EXHIBIT G - APPLICANT'S CORPORATE RESOLUTION