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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-75-0582R SCAMPI M Mb. 75482 A'RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY :MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTER POR URHAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES OP THE UNIVERSITY OP MIAMI, FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POR THE OVERTOWN AREA, TO BE PREPARED IN CONaUNCTION WITH A MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN; SUCH CONSULTANT SERVICES TO BE FINANCED BY A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00, PROVIDED THAT SUCH GRANT IS AWARDED AND TENDERED TO THE CITY OF MIAMI. WHEREAS, on March 12, 1975, the Miami City Commission authorized the City Manager to submit a grant application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide community development services for a one-year period, and further authorized the City Manager to negotiate contracts necessary to implement the community development program; and WHEREAS, on March 12, 1975, the Miami City Commission passed a Motion of Intent to find and make available funds in the amount of $50,000.00, for projects in the Overtown Area of the City of Miami in the application for funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and WHEREAS, the Center for Urban and Regional Studies of the University of Miami provides planning services and is qualified to conduct studies and analyses of the Overtown Area, as necessary in conjunction with the preparation of a Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Development Plan for the City; and "DOCUMENT INDEX ITEM NO. CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JU N 121975 sTIOn r+4f„ , ,- 5;81 IMAM ROM PIPPO ff flffRM'R WHEREAS, the Center for Urban and tei ions i Studies Fhb U iieraity of Miami detirea to perform the aery cet herein described under the direction of and for the tccount of the Ci of Niiati NOW ' HE EPOkE, BE IT RESOLVED EY TEE COMMISSION nP THE CITY OP MIAMI, rtO1.IDA: Section 16 That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Center for Urban and Regional Studies of the University of Miami, for consultant services related to the Community Development Program for the Overtown Area, to be prepared in conjunction with a Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Development Plan. Section 2. That such consultant services are to be financed by a grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $50,000.00, provided that such grant is awarded and tendered to the City of Miami. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12 day of DUNE ,'1975. MAURICE A. FERRE MAYOR ARED AND APPROVED BY: G orge F . ox, Jr. Assistant Cty Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS 7'ok�r� $ Lloyd ( )City Attorney tb: Honorable Members of the City Commission RtiM Ps W. Andrews IV/anager a t tY o'! 4411di' :0l,nbA iN 1b#P1e M M6 NbUM bM Ee JUN 6 1916 SueJtct: Overtown Planning Service Agreement Item 33 REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: At the lvtiarni City Cornmissiori meeting of Suite 5, 1975, Item 31 "Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the University of Miami for consulting services for the over - town area" - was deferred until the City Commission meeting of June 12 at the request of the New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc. A copy of this letter requesting deferral is attached for your informa- tion. cc: Honorable Honorable Honorable Honorable Honorable Maurice A. Ferre, Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr. , Vice Mayor Theodore R. Gibson Rose Gordon Manolo Reboso tom. Sri N WASHtMGTON HEIGHTS `' 1,,; �t COMMUNITY 1EVELOPMENT CoNPEfENCE4 C. 636 N a W. 2rat A +erntit, mismi, €1%title t3116 00 3-79 189 »A Ntm#mfit Ofpftintieft Mvedo fl With rho fleti#v prnb11t'bt rho &PAW WON &iWiPitt" Nb. i 4, 1975 Mr. Paul Andrews City Manager City Hall P.O. Box 330708 Miami, Plorida 33133 Dear Mr. Andrews: Re: Proposed Contract for Center of Urban & Regional Studies, University ofMiami The abovementioned Contract is for professional, and technical services for New Washington Heights Community Development Conference. Time has not permitted itself for New Washington Height's Board of Directors and Culmer Park Community Development Task Force to review the proposed contract and agree upon its contents. We are therefore requesting a short delay on the said contract being passed, so that it can be reviewed by all parties and agreed upon. Our agreement will be submitted to you before the next «ommission Meeting. Thank you for your kind co-operation. Sincerely, Moses Florence, President NWHCDC Alvin Dean, Cha uTan Culmer Park C.D.Task Force Jackie Bell, Director - NWHCDC CO: Mayor M. ' Perr e Joe Middlebrook Commissioners It 45P 'MIAMt, 't.51415A iN tnastsktitt Mt1411214ANtitiki to: 14oriorable Members of the City Com 'i ssi fi allot itediatittok"kift, PFtbM: P. W. j/Andrews flty Manager MAY I9? *IL : sU JEcr: ,Cetitract for Overtown Study Yttt'ERtNGt_S: €Htt.bt lRtt5: Pursuant to City Cornrnissiorl` 1VIotien 75'Z39, on March 12, 1975, which was a ><i' of ort of intent to find and make available funds in the amount of $50, 000 for the t'CulMer Project" in the Overtown area of the City in the application for funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the adrninistratiori has prepared a contract with the cooperation of Mr. Joseph Middlebrooks, Director of the Community Development Division of the University of Miami, for planning services in the Overtown area of Miami. These planning services shall be provided simultaneously and in close coordination with the preparation of the Miami Comprehensive Development Plan. It is requested that the City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the contract between the University of Miami's Community Development Division and the City. AGP i;tVfXNT This Agreement made this ...._. day tit 1 75* arid between the City of Miami. a municipal corporation of the 'gts."te tit ?t t'it ai hereinafter tatted "err?, '1 and the Center for Urban and pegiooat Studies of the University of Miami, hereinafter called "CONSULTANT", yITNESSETH THAT, Bill-ItttEAS, on March 12, 1975, the Miatn City Cotnmisstort passed Resolution No. 5 24O authorizing and directing the City Manager to submit a. grant application to the U. S. Departrnetit of 1-lousing acid urban Development to provide community development services for a one-year period and further authorizing the City Manager to accept the grant and execute contracts necessary to implement the community development program, • WHEREAS, on March 12, 1975, the Miami City Commissionpassed Motion 75-239, which is a Motion of Intent to find and make available funds in the amount of $50, 000 for the "Culmer Project" in the Overtown Area of the City in the application for funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT provides planning services and is qualified to conduct studies and analyses of the Overtown Area, as necessary in conjunction with the preparation of a Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Development Plan for the CITY, and. desires to perform the services therein described under the direction of and for the account of CITY; and, WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission by Resolution No. dated 1975, selected the CONSULTANT to provide the professional and technical services required to prepare plans of the Overtown Area. in Miami for the CITY in conjunction with preparation of a Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Development Plan and authorized the City Manager to negotiate a contract of $50, 000 with said organization for said professional and technical. services. NOW, THEREFORE, the CITY and the CONSULTANT for the considerations hereinafter set forth, agree and covenant, one unto the other, as follows; :8tC tON,1 As The CONSULTANT shalt peftottri the pratesstoriai services at lief`etti. after set forth and The CITY, pursuant to l esoluutibfl Nos 75.219 and Resolution 75. passed by the City CbtrittlitSibtl bti March 12, 11)75, sham pay the CONSULTANT for step professional and teehnit al services a fired fee of fifty thousand ($50, 000) dollars. ,SZ_CTtO t t)trINITIONS A. CITY - is hereby defined as the City of Mari, Florida. U. CITY MANAGER - is hereby defined as the City Manager of the City of Miami, Florida. C. CONSULTANT - is hereby defined as the Center for Urban and Regional Studies of the University of Miami. D. COUNTY - is hereby defined as Dade County, Florida. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING - is hereby defined as the Director of the Department of Planning of the City of Miami, Florida. F. FIXED FEE - is hereby defined as the amount of money the CITY agrees to pay the CONSULTANT for all professional and technical services required to complete the Work as defined in SECTION III SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES hereof. G. PROJECT - is hereby defined as the preparation of Plans for the Overtown Area in conjunction with preparation of a Miami Compre- hensive Neighborhood Development Plan. H. PROJECT STUDY AREA is hereby defined as the Overtown Area, extending from NW 14th Street to NW 5th Street and from the I-95 Expressway to North Miami Avenue. I. STATE - is hereby defined as the State of Florida._ J. WORK - is hereby defined as the professional and technical services to be rendered or provided by the CONSULTANT. _Z. E. 5 Oi i n C � PkOrtSSiON1 L The CONSULTANTts professional services have the fbllowitig general object ves A. To cooperate with the planning firm of Wallace, Mellarg, Roberts and Todd, which has been contracted to prepare the M atrti Co pre' hensive Neighborhood Matt acid to assist and advise the CITY with regard to the preparation of plans, studies, and other 'documents for development and improvement of the Overtown community. B. To recommend end comprehensive, detailed development strategies to spur economic growth, to improve development and to revitalize Overtown commercial areas, with particular emphasis on the Second and Third Avenues' commercial corridors. To prepare benefit studies of public investment in the Overtown community and evaluate the effectiveness of public spending on such things as utilities, public services, community facilities, health facilities and services and economic assistance programs in terms of private investment spin-offs, commercial and residential revitaliza- tion, community pride and cohesiveness, social and economic stability. D. To aid implementation of the plans and programs by building support through the course of the Project with citizen participation. It is agreed and understood that the Director of the Community Development Division shall devote a minimum of forty (40) days of his time and attention to the CONSULTANT's services to be furnished hereunder and shall on behalf of the CONSULTANT supervise and direct the performance of all the CONSULTANT'S services' hereunder over the estimated duration of the contract. The CONSULTANT shall provide the following professional and technical services, comprising the Work, and shall be fully responsible for all the professional and technical aspects thereof. The CITY's review and acceptance of the Work will relate only to overall compliance with the general requirements of the Study and whenever the term "Approval by the CITY" or "Acceptance by the CITY" or like terms are used in this Agreement, the phraseology shall in no way relieve the CONSULTANT from any duties or responsibilities under the terms of this Agreement and from tis tig the highest standard t7f :professioftal services ah i practices, t1pbr full execution of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shalt prepare work as fbtlgigs PRASE 1 INVE TO ! AND P OC A l$ 1. 1 eviewNeighbort ood Development Plan #3 documents. the Cutrt er Park- Target Area Profile contained in the City'1974 CDA Apptica.tion, the Central lvliana Study prepared by the Community Development Diviai in, Downtown Miami 1973-1985, the papid Transit reports and other relevant documents, plans, proposals which would, have a significant impact on Overtown = to avoid duplication of efforts, to become fa.milia.r with the contents of plans and to evaluate goals and objectives. 2. Identify community organizations in an effort to subsequently maximize citizen input and review in terms of identification of problems, needs and priorities. 3. Review available economic data pertaining to Overtown ownership patterns, employment, business activities, economic trends and then - design surveys (1) to determine owner -consumer needs, desires and market relationships and (2) to determine the economic feasibility and public and private interest in redeveloping Overtown commercial area(s). 4. Identify and analyze the costs and benefits of selected public and private projects or organizations that can and have provided financial, technical or material assistance to Overtown organizations or individuals l in economic ventures (commercial or residential), renewal activities and other similar programs. 5. Assist the CITY and its planning specialists in identifying existing community facilities, public and private recreational resources, parks, open space, utilities and other public services and do a comprehensive inventory of health facilities and health services in the Overtown Area, b, Assist the CITY and prepare reports summarizing and analyzing the economic data collected, identifying previous community goats and objectives, public programs, capital improvements, community organiza- ,l� t bnsi resource a.gettcies and strategies for tnadiftiiiirtg titi2en i rein 'iatiori Arid participation,, all iti a form appropriate aftd consistent for itteorpora.tioo itito the Math 'Comprehensive fv+eighbothood bevetopfrterit to . 7. Dn selected functional arialysis of the Overtown area within budget constraints and as heed is identified by the Milt PLANNING and the CONSULTANT. 8. Provide professional consultation and advice to the CITY, up to five (5) work days (Director of the Community f eteloprrtent Division). 9• Conform reasonably to a work -task s+ hedute developed tizttttaally between the CITY and the CONSULTANT. PHASE II NEIGHBORHOOD EMPHASIS 1: With information that has been reviewed and data, that has been collected in the field by the CITY and its planning specialists, assist the CITY and the planning specialists to identify present and anticipated trends a.nd probable change in the Overtown community to include consideration of neighborhoodfunctions, economic considerations, social conditions, land use activities, urban design and landscaping and the general environment; 2. Establish or work with a representative citizen's task force for Over -- town, participate actively in task force meetings to develop community goals and objectives and act as a principal liaison with the Overtown community: 3. Assist in preparing alternative action programs to modify problems, act on opportunities andhelp develop concept plans and programs for Overtown, identifying regulatory and governmental control needs; 4. Identify programs and proposals for the preservation of desirable environmental neighborhood characteristics, for rehabilitation and for new development; Identify local employment opportunities resulting from the proposed rapid transit stop within the area; 6. F-Ielp the CITY and its planning specialists to 'analyze the needs for community facilities, public and private recreational programs, parks, a C eti spat ch facilitiesf health services, Billies attd ether pti lic servtces a.nd to initiate neighborhood application tot siich services acid resbtyreesi where possiblei bo a.ttd bt abet ieritiy evaluate the stirteys of otvt er»tousle er tteeds, desires and iniarket relationships and indicate the feasibility a.ttd interest itt corntt'ierelal redevelopttiettt programs by area residents♦ 8. Continue selected furictiorial analysis of the Overtown area within budget constraints and as need is identified liy the DIRECTOR OF PLANNING and the CONSULTANT: 9. Provide professional consultation and advice to the CITY up to five (5) work days (Director of the Community Development Division). 10. Conform reasonably a work -task schedule developed mutually between the CITY and the CONSULTANT. PHASE III PRELIMINARY AND FINAL COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN PREPARATION 1. Assist the CITY and its planning specialists to revise and consolidate the Overtown concept plans in a consistent form with the Preliminary Compre- hensive Neighborhood Development Plan Draft consisting of: a summary of goals and objectives; needs, policies, trends, and forecasts; a series of functional plans to include land use, circulation, utilities, conservation, recreation and open space, housing, natural resources and coastal zone management, urban design framework and community facilities; six -year capital improvement program; and short-range actions, all, as relevant, in a form appropriate as an input to the new Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Z. Present these preliminary plans to the Overtown community, help develop community interest and support, and act as a liaison between the community and official agencies, where appropriate. Attend and assist at public hearings, community meetings and other information gatherings. 3, Based on review and comment by corrununity groups, task forces, the Planning Advisory Boarcl and other organizations or individuals, help modify the preliminary plans and participate in the final plan synthesis .t.- ,,... _.....T,..., -.. ay fbr O ;ertOwt the Pla.hning te� arthetit &tit g p p �� planning �. eciai`sisa 41 Prepare reco mehdations with supportive data fc r ttOritiffilt deve bp= Mott prograths fair the Second and Third Avenues Y cothtfieroisl a `ea . Methods for improving employment opportunit.ieS tieveloprnefit and invest. fn nt should be etriphasized with these reebtttmettds.tiris. ilttOtrintentiatinnt sh6tild include a report defining progratn feasibility artd objectives, scope of imp ovet'nents, estirnated projects' costs, and resburees tb b.chieve afi ,onm going commercial revitalization project. In addition, the CONSULTANT should inform and attempt to develop interest among local business people who might participate in or initiate such programs. 5� Determine the feasibility, type and structure of an economic develop.. rnent organization, which would have a broad range capability for improving the area. 6. Prepare recommendations for CITY officials for the proper identifi- cation of Overtown needs and a more effective means of budget allocations to meet these needs. To the extent possible, the non-public spin-offs should be noted. 7. Synthesize information and prepare reports on any selected functional analyses that have been initiated. 8. Provide professional consultation and advice to the CITY,up to five (5) work days (Director of the Community Development Division). Conform reasonably a work -task schedule developed mutually between the CITY and the CONSULTANT. SECTION IV - SCHEDULE OF STUDY AND FORM OF REPORTS A. Schedule of Study The Study Schedule calls for three Phases, each of five (5) months duration, for a total of fifteen (15) months. Upon execution of the contract, the CITY will accept Work done by the CONSULTANT between June 1, 1975, and the date of this Agreement, provided that invoices for reimbursernent are submitted to and approved by the DIRECTOR OF PLANNING within thirty (30) days after executing the t:ontract, in ho case shalt the 'CONSULTANT totntnenee Work tater than fifteen (15) days after ttotice to 'proceed frorn the CITY IANAG 12 Since delays it. tt cisibfis and authoritation to proceed from phase to phase are likely, the overall term of this Agreement is eighteen (18) months. 'o rri 1 epdrts 1. Summary Progress Reports wilt be submitted to atcortpany invoices for reitribursernent. Z. InterimReports will be submitted upon completion. pf Phase 1, Phase II, and Phase IIt. These Interim Reports will be inexpensive working documents for reproduction in appropriate quantities by the CITY from photo -ready material produced by. the CONSULTANT. 3. Specific studies, reports, graphic materials, recornrnendations, summaries, plans and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT shall be inexpensive documents of high professional quality, suitable for reproduction in appropriate quantities by the CITY from photo- ready material produced by the CONSULTANT, all in a consistent form, suitable for incorporation in the Final Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Development Plan. SECTION V - COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT A. The CONSULTANT shall submit duly certified invoices in triplicate for approval to the DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, together with a progress report of Work accomplished. B. The amount of the invoices submitted shall be the prorated amount due for all Work performed to date under the terms of this Agreement, determined by applying the percentage of the Work completed as certified by the CONSULTANT and as approved by the DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, to the total dump sum due for the Work. C. The arnount of the partial payment due for the Work performed to date shall be an amount calculated in accordance with paragraph (B) above, less ten percent (10%) of the amount thus determined, which shall be withheld by the CITY and Less previous payments, ru" The Ct Y agrees to pay the CONSULTANT ten percent (i %) f iht Piked fee within thirty (30) days of a ecutiori of this trbnt att$ which fee shalt be deducted froth subsequent invoices. The CONSULTANT shalt have the right to stop Work if payment of approved invoices has not been received within sixty (a'O) days of submission. F. The ter' percent (10%) retattage shall be paid in full to the CONSULTANT upon satisfactory completion of services as certified by the DIftECTOi OF PLANNING. SECTION VI � TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT The CITY or CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time prior to completion of the Work without penalty to the other. to that event, termination. of this Agreement shall be in writing and. the CONSULTANT shall be paid for services rendered prior to termination in accordance with SECTION V COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT. If, however, the termination of this Agreement occurs during an incomplete month, then the CONSULTANT shall be paid for those services rendered in such incomplete month. by prorating on the basis of percentage of the total services which have been performed at the time of termination of Agreement, subject to approval as provided in Section V, Paragraph B. In no case, however, wilt the CITY pay the CONSULTANT a greater amount for this incomplete month than would have been paid had the termination been made at the completion of this month nor shall any partial payment exceed the total amount of this Agreement. In the event the termination of this Agreement occurs, the CONSULTANT shall be entitled to receive payment as provided above and also the ten percent (10%) retainage heretofor held by the CITY. In the event of termination, all documents, plans, models, etc., prepared in conjunction with the Work shall be delivered to and become the property of the CITY. The CONSULTANT will be responsible for all the Work of the CONSULTANT'S organization or associates. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relation between any of the specialists working for the CONSULTA 1 ah the CtT '4 it shall be tihderst od that the l` ONStilaTANT is iti tib way relieved ni s.riy responsibility- under the terms of this Agreement by virtue of any other professional who may associate with it it pe rhbrMing the We, tit. SECTION VII ES` /IQATED Cl/tillU E WO The CONSULTANT agrees to a%ecute the professional and technical services promptly and diligently and in strict cotiforrnarice with this Agreement. It is understood and agreed by both parties that the tifne schedule for the WCi I wilt be reasonably followed by the CONSULTANT as heretofore stated. SECTION Vitt:- OW'NERS14/P or DOCUMENTS All tracings, plans, drawings, specifications, field books, Survey informs+ tion maps, reports and other data developed as a result of this Agreement shall be delivered to. the CITY by the CONSULTANT upon the completion of the Work and shall become the property of the CITY, without restriction or limitation on their use.It is further stipulated that all information developed as a part of this PROJECT shall not be published or disseminated by the CONSULTANT without written consent of the CITY. SECTION IX - AWARD OF AGREEMENT The CONSULTANT warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or persons to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, or gifts of any other kind contingent upon or resulting from the award of making this Agreement. The CONSULTANT also warrants that to the best of its knowledge and belief no commissioner, mayor, or other officer or employee of the CITY is interested, directly or indirectly, in the profits of emoluments of this Agreement or the job, work, or services for the CITY in connection with the Agreement or consultation of this PROJECT. The CONSULTANT shall not engage during the period of this Agreement the services of any professional or technical personnel who has been at any time during the period of this Agreement in the employ of the CITY, without written con- sent of the CITY. This does not apply to retired employees of the ITY, -10- St,q fiDN tXTE:ST Pt C:ti EE.Ir. T This Agreement represents the entire and integrated Agreement betikeeri the CITY ` arid the CONSULTANT and supersedes all prior negbtiati na; representattorts r Agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement rra.y be Ain ended only by written instrument by both CITY and the CONSULTANT. .SECTION Xt ...SU;CCI USSo1#S„ANbASSIGi $ The CONSULTANT shall make no assignment tr transfer of this Agreement, or sublet, assign, or transfer any part of the Work under this Agreement without the written consent of the CITY. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors and assigns. SECTIONXII AUDIT RIGHTS: The CITY" reserves the right to audit the records of the CONSULTANT at any time during the prosecution of this Agreement and for a period of one year after final payment is made under this Agreement. SECTION XIII INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION The CONSULTANT shall not: commence work on this Agreement until he has obtained all insurance required under this Section and such insurance has been approved by the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and save the CITY harmless from any and all claims, liability, losses and causes of actions which may arise out of the CONSULTANT's operation of this Agreement and shall pay all claims and Losses of any nature whatsoever in connection therewith and shall defend all suits, in the name of the CITY when applicable, and shall pay all costs and judgments which may issue thereon. The CONSULTANT shall maintain during the term of this Agreement'' the following comprehensive insurance: A. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $500, 000 per person and $500, 000 per occurrence. Comprehensive General Liability. Insurance (Except Autornobile) in amounts not less than $500, 000 per occurrence. Additional liability insurance equal to the limits of liability of the AETNA insurance policy No. 23AL801702 CRA of the University of Miami on file' with the CITY, 'I'liIT `Shalt be hatred as an :additional-,h t1red undet the polities of insurance required as tit aril- tti otk performed 'under -this Agreement. • All itisttratieie pbtt ies shall be issued by •tot.-tpa its authbrttetl to do bt s tress under the laws of the State of `lt rida.. ti ttiatt riat thange or cancellation •of the insuratice shall be effective without thirty (JO) days prior written notice to the CITY. rS CTION 'titry i 4 r OV I tetStO TS Alt services shall be performed by the CONSULTANT to the satisfaction of the DIRECTOR or PLANNING, who shall decide all questions, difficulties, and disputes of whatever nature, which may arise under or by reason of this Agreement, the prosecution and fulfillment of the services hereunder, and the character, quality, amount, and value thereof, and the DIRECTORts decisions upon all claims, questions of fact, and disputes shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties hereto, unless such deterrnination is clearly arbitrary or unreasonable. In the event that the CONSULTANT does not concur in the judgment of the DIRECTOR OF PLANNING as to any decision made by the DIRECTOR, the CONSULTANT shalt present its written objections to the CITY MANAGER, with a copy to the DIRECTOR OF PLANNING; and the CONSULTANT shall abide, by the decision of the CITY MANAGER, except as provided in Section XV below. SECTION XV - ARBITRATION A11 claims, disputes and other matters in question arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including interpretation or the breach thereof, shall be decided by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association then obtaining. This Agreement to so arbitrate shall be specifically enforceable under the prevailing arbitration law. Notice of the demand for arbitra- tion shall be filed in writing with the other party to this Agreement and with the American Arbitration Association and such demand shall be made within a reasonable time after the events giving rise to the claim, dispute or matter in question. SECTION XVI - MODIFICATION The parties reserve the right, subject to mutual assent by the CONSULTANT and the DIRECTOR OF PLANNING to modify the terms, conditions and schedules a.s herein contained, a$ necessary and as evidenced by 1 written dccuxient, The CONSULTANT agrees that there shall be no 'discrimination as to ra.fre, eolor, se , treed or national origin, iti regard to the CONSULTANT s obtiaat ons, Work arid ser* ices performed under the terms of this Agreemeriti The parties hereto agree that this Agreement shaft be construed and et forced aecbrdittg to the taws, statutes and ease taws of the State of Florida.. IN WITNESS WHEREXE, the parties hereto have, through their proper corporate officials, executed this Agreement, the day and year first above set forth; Sighed, Seated and Delivered in the Presence of: Attest: City Clerk THE UNIVERSITY or MIAIvti Byt (Seal) THE CITY OF MIAMI (.A municipal corporation of the State of Florida) By: (Seal City Manager APPROVED AS TO CONTENT APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS Director, Department of Planning City Attorney -13- �y�