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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 201
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
7/12/04
Meeting
MGRfl-- IDEPTC3Y
Authorization
REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission to
authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to execute the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
Project Grant Agreement for Central Winds Park Phase ill.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to obtain City Commission approval to execute the
agreements necessary to receive $ 200,000.00 from the State of Florida for
improvements made to Central Winds Park.
CONSIDERATIONS:
. On August 11, 2003, the commission approved the submission of a Florida Recreational
Development Assistance Program Grant to the State of Florida, Department of Environmental
Protection.
. On February 17, 2004 staff received the project priority list (ranking) of all grant applications.
. The City of Winter Springs has been recommended for $ 200,000.00 in a grant for Central Winds
Park.
. This project includes construction of2 Football, 2 Soccer, 2 Baseball, and 2 Softball Fields on
the Expansion Property and Playground Renovation, Basketball Court, and Bike Trail.
. Staffwill erect a permanent information sign at Central Winds Park, which credits a portion of
the funding from DEP and FRDAP.
. Staff will file in the County Courthouse with the deed to the property the Notification of
Limitation of Use/Site Dedication Form, Project Agreement and Project Boundary Map. Central
Winds Park shall be dedicated in perpetuity as an outdoor recreation area for the use and benefit
of the general public.
. Including this grant, the City will have received Six (6) FRDAP Grants for a total of$ 1,150,000
in FRDAP Grants over a Five (5) year period.
FUNDING:
The Winter Springs 50/50 match will come from the expansion practice field's costs.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending approval to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to execute the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Recreation Development Assistance
Program Grant Agreement for Improvements to Central Winds Park.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
October, 2004
Execution of project agreement.
January, 2005
Completion of documentation submitted.
March, 2005
$ 200,000.00 funding received by the City of Winter Springs.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment # 1
Award Letter.
Attachment #2
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program Project Grant Agreement.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Department of
Environmental Protection
Jeb Bush
Governor
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee. Florida 32399-3000
Colleen M. Castille
Secretary
July 1, 2004
Mr. Chuch Pula
Parks and Recreation Director
CitY of Winter Springs
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Re: Central Winds Park, Phase ill
FRDAP Project No. F50116
Dear Mr. Pula:
We are pleased to inform you that the Florida Legislature has funded the 2004-2005 Florida
Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) priority list at $21,200,000. The City
has been approved for $200,000.00 which is a grant for Central Winds Park, Phase ill.
To assist you in getting started we have enclosed several items:
Grant A2reement
The grant agreement has been prepared in accordance with your grant application. It is important
that you review the agreement to ensure that information specific to your project is accurate. The
agreements must be signed and both original copies must be returned to our office on or before
September 3,2004. Our staffwill return one original copy of the agreement when formally
executed by the Department.
Commencement Documents
The construction or acquisition cannot begin until all commencement documentation has been
received and approved by this Office. We ask that you complete the documents enclosed and
return to our office on or before September 3,2004.
Administration Forms
Enclosed are forms to assist in the administration of the grant:
1. Status Report Form
2. Reimbursement Request Forms
3. Completion Documentation
These forms may also be found on our website: http: www.dep.state.fl.us/park/bdrs.
"More Protection, Less Process"
Printed on recycled paper.
Mr. Chuch Pula
July 1,2004
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Ceremonial Check
A ceremonial check for your project is enclosed. We encourage a joint event with your legislative
delegation and local elected officials. Your legislative delegation has been notified that your
project was funded and that the ceremonial check was sent to you. A sample of the letter sent to
the legislators is enclosed. We suggest you coordinate with them for a dedication ceremony.
Please include our staff who will be available to attend and assist as needed.
Imolementation Workshoos
The workshops are scheduled for August 4, 2004 at the Kissimmee Civic Center and
August 12, 2004 in TaUahassee at the Carr Building, Conference Room 170. Attendance is not
mandatory, but if you have not previously attended, we strongly encourage your participation.
The workshops will be held from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Driving instructions are enclosed.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (850) 245-2501. We look forward to
working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
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A. Diane Langston
Community Assistance Consultant
Office of Information and Recreation Services
Division of Recreation and Parks
Mail Station #585
Enclosures
cc: Mike Bullock, Director
Florida Park Service
Department of
Environmental Protection
}OO Bush
Governor
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building.
3900 Commonwe~lth Boulevard
Tallahassee. Florida 32399-3000
Colleen M. Castille
Secretary
July 1, 2004
SAMPLE
Dear SenatorlRepresentative:
Secretary Castille and I are pleased to inform you that we have prepared ceremonial checks for the Florida
. Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) projects the 2004 Legislative funded in your
district. .
A ceremonial check for each project has been mailed to the local project sponsor. Enclosed is a list of
FRDAP projects sorted by county with the name and phone number ofthe sponsor for your use.
We know you are proud of these projects and may wish to schedule presentations, groundbreakings, site
dedications, or other appropriate ceremonies to make others aware of these achievements. We encourage
a joint event with the legislative delegation, local elected officials, and the project sponsor. We have
suggested the project sponsor contact you to coordinate the event or you may wish to contact the sponsor
directly. Please include our staffwho will be available to attend and assist as needed. Linda Reeves at
(850) 245-2501 is available to help.
Thank you for your continued support ofFRDAP. We look forward to working with you on future
projects.
Sincerely,
Mike Bullock
Director
Florida Park Service
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Enclosures
cc:
Colleen M. Castille, Secretary
Bob Ballard, Deputy Secretary
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DEP Agreement No. F5116
CSFA Number: 37.017
CSFA Title: FRDAP
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP)
PROJECT AGREEMENT (SFY 2004-05) - Development
This Agreement is made and entered into between the STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, hereinafter called the
DEPARTMENT, and the City of Winter Springs, hereinafter called the GRANTEE, a
local government, in furtherance of an approved public outdoor recreation project. In
consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and pursuant to section
375.075, Florida Statutes, and chapter 620-5, Part V, Florida Administrative Code, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
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1. This PROJECT AGREEMENT shall be performed in accordance with section
375.075, Florida Statutes, and chapter 620-5, Part V,. Florida Administrative
Code, hereinafter called the RULE. The GRANTEE shall comply with all
provisions of the RULE, effective July 5, 2001, which is incorporated into this
PROJECT AGREEMENT as if fully set forth herein. It is the intent of the
DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE that none of the provisions of section 163.01,
Florida Statutes, shall have application to this PROJECT AGREEMENT.
2. The DEPARTMENT has found that public outdoor recreation is the primary
purpose of the project known as Central Winds Park, Phase III (Florida
Recreation Development Assistance Program, FRDAP Project Number F50116),
hereinafter called the PROJECT, and enters into this PROJECT AGREEMENT
with the GRANTEE for the development of that real property, the legal
description of which shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT as described in the
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Development Project Pre-
reimbursement/Commencement Documentation Form, DEP Form FPS-A034.
3. All forms hereinafter referenced may be found at
www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/bdrs. Further, the GRANTEE will also
receive all applicable forms for administration of project with GRANTEE's copy of
fully executed PROJECT AGREEMENT.
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4. The GRANTEE shall construct, or cause to be constructed, certain public outdoor
recreation facilities and improvements consisting of the following PROJECT
ELEMENTS which may be modified by the DEPARTMENT if GRANTEE shows
good cause: Basketball court, bike path, soccer fields, football fields,
softball/baseball fields, renovation. of playground and other related support
facilities.
5. The DEPARTMENT shall pay, on a reimbursement basis, to the GRANTEE,
funds not to exceed $200,000.00, which will pay the DEPARTMENT's share of
the cost of the PROJECT. DEPARTMENT funding is based upon the following:
DEPARTMENT Amount: $200,000.00
GRANTEE Match: $200,000.00
Type of Match: Cash/In-Kind Services
50%
50%
6. The PROJECT reimbursement request shall include all documentation required
by the DEPARTMENT for a proper pre-audit and post-audit review. Within sixty
(60) days after receipt of the final request, the DEPARTMENT's Grant Manager
shall review the completion documentation and payment request from the
GRANTEE for the PROJECT. If the documentation is sufficient and meets the
requirements of the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
Completion Documentation Form, DEP Form FPS-A036, referenced in s. 62D-
5.058(6)(g), the DEPARTMENT will approve the request for payment.
7. In addition to the invoicing requirements contained in the paragraph above, the
Department will periodically request proof of a transaction (such as invoice,
payroll register) to evaluate the appropriateness of costs to the PROJECT
AGREEMENT pursuant to State and guidelines (including cost allocation
guidelines), as appropriate. When requested, this information must be provided
within 30 calendar days of the date of such request. The GRANTEE may also be
required to submit a cost allocation plan to the Department in support of its
multipliers (overhead, indirect, generaradministrative costs, and fringe benefits).
All bills for amounts due under this Agreement shall be submitted in detail
sufficient for a proper pre-audit and post-audit thereof. State guidelines for
allowable costs can be found in the Department of Financial Services' Reference
Guide for State Expenditures at www.dbf.stateJl.us/aadir/referenceguide.
8. The GRANTEE agrees to comply with the Division of Recreation and Parks'
Grant and Contract Accountability Procedure, hereinafter called the
PROCEDURE and incorporated into this PROJECT AGREEMENT by reference
as if fully set forth herein. All purchases of goods and services for
accomplishment of the PROJECT shall be secured in accordance with the
GRANTEE's adopted procurement procedures. Expenses representing the
PROJECT costs, including the required matching contribution, shall be reported
to the DEPARTMENT and summarized on certification forms provided in the
PROCEDURE. The DEPARTMENT and GRANTEE agree to use the
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PROCEDURE guidelines accounting for FRDAP funds disbursed under the
PROJECT. The parties further agree that the principles for determining the
eligible costs, supporting documentation and minimum reporting requirements of
the PROCEDURE shall be used.
9. Allowable indirect costs as defined in the PROCEDURE shall not exceed 15% of
the GRANTEE's eligible wages and salaries, unless approved in advance as
described herein. Indirect costs that exceed 15% must be approved in advance
in writing by the DEPARTMENT to be considered eligible PROJECT expenses.
10. It is understood by the parties that the amount of this PROJECT AGREEMENT
may be reduced should the Governor's Office declare a revenue shortfall and
assess a mandatory reserve. Should a shortfall be declared, the amount of this
PROJECT AGREEMENT may be reduced by the amount deemed appropriate by
the DEPARTMENT.
11. A.
The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this
Agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the legislature.
The parties hereto understand that this Agreement is not a commitment of
future appropriations.
B. The GRANTEE understands that the funds supporting this Agreement are
subject to certification forward approval by the Governor's Office on June
30th each year. The GRANTEE understands and agrees that if the
Governor's Office does not approve the DEPARTMENT's request to
certify the funds forward, the GRANTEE will not be eligible for
reimbursement after the reversion of said funds.
12. All monies expended by the GRANTEE for the purpose contained herein shall be
subject to pre-audit review and approval by the State of Florida Chief Financial
Officer in accordance with section 17.03(2), Florida Statutes.
13. PROJECT funds may be reimbursed for eligible preagreement Expenses (as
defined in s. 620-5.054(34) of the RULE) incurred by GRANTEE prior to
execution of this PROJECT AGREEMENT as set forth in s. 620-5.055(9) of the
RULE. The DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE fully understand and agree that
there shall be no reimbursement of PROJECT funds by the DEPARTMENT for
any expenditure made prior to the execution of this PROJECT AG~EEMENT
with the exception of those expenditures which meet the requirements of the
foregoing sections of the RULE.
14. Prior to commencement of PROJECT development, the GRANTEE shall submit
the documentation required by the Florida Recreation Development Assistance
Program Development Project Pre-reimbursement/Commencement
Documentation Form, DEP Form FPS-A034, referenced in s. 62D-5.058(7)(c) of
the RULE, to the DEPARTMENT. Upon determining that the documentation
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complies with the RULE, the DEPARTMENT will give written notice to GRANTEE
to commence the development and approve the request for payment.
15. The GRANTEE shall obtain all required local, state and federal permits and
approvals prior to commencement of project construction and shall certify that it
has done so to the DEPARTMENT by completing the Project Permit
. Certification, FPS-A035, referenced in s. 62D-5.058(7)(c) of the RULE.
16. This PROJECT AGREEMENT shall become effective upon execution and the
GRANTEE shall complete construction of all PROJECT ELEMENTS on or
before . . - \.J'O- . (hereinafter referred to as the PROJECT
. completion date). The GRANTEE may request up to two (2) one-year
extensions from the DEPARTMENT for good cause by submitting a written
request to the DEPARTMENT. Such request must be made prior to the
PROJECT completion date. However, the GRANTEE understands that if the
Governor's Office does not approve the. DEPARTMENT's request to certify the
funds forward on June 30th of each year, the GRANTEE will not be eligible for
reimbursement after the reversion of said funds.
17. Project completion means the project is open and available for use by the public.
Project must be completed prior to release of final reimbursement.
18. The GRANTEE shall retain all records supporting PROJECT costs for five (5)
years after the fiscal year in which the final PROJECT payment was released by
the DEPARTMENT or until final resolution of matters resulting from any litigation,
claim or audit that started prior to the expiration of the five-year retention period.
The DEPARTMENT, State Auditor General, State Chief Financial Officer and
other agencies or entities with jurisdiction shall have the right to inspect and audit
the GRANTEE's records for said PROJECT during the PROJECT and within the
five-year retention period.
19. In addition to the provisions contained in the paragraph above, the GRANTEE
shall comply with the applicable provisions contained in Attachment 1. . A revised
copy of Attachment 1, Exhibit-1, must be provided to the GRANTEE with each
amendment which authorizes a funding increase or decrease. The revised
Exhibit-1 shall summarize the funding sources supporting the PROJECT
AGREEMENT for purposes of assisting the GRANTEE in complying with the
requirements of Attachment 1. If the GRANTEE fails to receive a revised copy of
Attachment 1, Exhibit-1, the GRANTEE shall.notify the Department's FRDAP
Grants Administrator at (850) 245-2501 to request a copy of the updated
information.
20. Following receipt of an audit report identifying any reimbursement due the
DEPARTMENT for the GRANTEE's non- compliance with this PROJECT
AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE will be allowed a maximum of thirty (30) days to
submit additional pertinent documentation to offset the amount identified as
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due to the DEPARTMENT. The DEPARTMENT, following a review of the
documentation submitted by the GRANTEE, will inform the GRANTEE of any
reimbursement due the DEPARTMENT.
21. The GRANTEE, as an independent contractor and not an agent, representative,
or employee of the DEPARTMENT, agrees to carry adequate liability and other
appropriate forms of insurance. The DEPARTMENT shall have no liability except
as specifically provided in this PROJECT AGREEMENT.
22. To the extent required by law, the GRANTEE will be self-insured against, or will
secure and maintain during the life of this PROJECT AGREEMENT, Workers'
Compensation Insurance for all of his employees connected with the work of this
project and, in case any work is subcontracted, the GRANTEE shall require the
subcontractor to provide Workers' Compensation Insurance for all of the
subcontractor's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection
afforded by the GRANTEE. Such self-insurance program or insurance coverage
shall comply fully with the Florida Workers' Compensation law. In case any class
of employees engaged in hazardous work under this Agreement is not protected
under Workers' Compensation statutes, the GRANTEE shall provide, and cause
each subcontractor to provide, adequate insurance satisfactory to the
DEPARTMENT, for the protection of its employees not otherwise protected.
23. The purchase of non-expendable equipment is not authorized under the terms of
this Agreement.
24. The DEPARTMENT's Grant Manager for the purpose of this PROJECT
AGREEMENT shall be responsible for ensuring performance of its terms and
conditions and shall approve all reimbursement requests prior to payment. The
GRANTEE's Grant Manager, identified in paragraph 24, or successor, shall act
on behalf of the GRANTEE relative to the provisions of this PROJECT
AGREEMENT. The GRANTEE, shall submit to the DEPARTMENT signed
PROJECT status reports every one hundred twenty (120) days summarizing the
work accomplished, problems encountered, percentage of completion, and other
information which may be requested by the DEPARTMENT. Photographs to
reflect the construction work accomplished shall be submitted when the
DEPARTMENT requests them.
25. Any and all notices required by this PROJECT AGREEMENT shall be delivered
to the parties at the following addresses:
GRANTEE's Grant Manager
DEPARTMENT's Grant Manager
Mr. Chuch Pula
A. Diane Langston
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Parks and Recreation Director
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Florida Department of Environmental
Protection
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS585
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
26. Prior to final reimbursement, the GRANTEE must erect a permanent information
sign on the PROJECT site which credits PROJECT funding or a portion thereof,
to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program.
27. The DEPARTMENT has the right to inspect the PROJECT and any and all
records related thereto at any reasonable time.
28. This Agreement may be unilaterally canceled by the DEPARTMENT for refusal
by the GRANTEE to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or
other material made or received by the GRANTEE in conjunction with this
Agreement, unless the records are exempt from Section 24(a) of Article I of the
State Constitution and Section 119.07(1), Florida Statutes.
29. Prior to the closing of the PROJECT, the DEPARTMENT shall have the right to
demand a refund, either in whole or in part, of the FRDAP funds provided to the
GRANTEE for non-compliance with the material terms of this PROJECT
AGREEMENT. The GRANTEE, upon such written notification from the
DEPARTMENT, shall refund, and shall forthwith pay to the DEPARTMENT, the
amount of money demanded by the DEPARTMENT. Interest on any refund shall
begin the date that the GRANTEE was informed that a refund was required until
refund and interest is paid to the DEPARTMENT.
30. The GRANTEE shall comply with all federal, state and local regulations, rules
and ordinances in developing this PROJECT. The GRANTEE acknowledges that
this requirement includes compliance with all federal, state and local health and
safety rules and regulations including all applicable building codes. The
GRANTEE further agrees to include the requirements of this paragraph in all
subcontracts made to perform this PROJECT AGREEMENT.
31. The Grantee may subcontract work under this Agreement without the prior
written consent of the Department's Grant Manager. The Grantee agrees to be
responsible for the fulfillment of all work elements included in any subcontract
and agrees to be responsible for the payment of all monies due under any
subcontract. It is understood and agreed by the Grantee that the Department
shall not be liable to any subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred
under the subcontract and that the Grantee shall be solely liable to the
subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities incurred under the subcontract.
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32. Land owned by the GRANTEE, which is developed or acquired with FRDAP
funds, shall be dedicated in perpetuity as an outdoor recreation site by the
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GRANTEE for the use and benefit of the public as stated in section 620-5.059(1)
of the RULE. Land under control other than by ownership of the GRANTEE, such
as by lease, shall be dedicated as an outdoor recreation area for the use and
benefit of the .public for a minimum period of twenty-five (25) years from the
completion date set forth in the PROJECT completion certificate. All dedications
must be recorded in the county property records by the GRANTEE. Such
PROJECT shall be open at reasonable times and shall be managed in a safe and
attractive manner appropriate for public use.
33. Failure to comply with the provisions of the RULE or the terms and conditions of
this PROJECT AGREEMENT will result in cancellation of the PROJECT
AGREEMENT by the DEPARTMENT. The DEPARTMENT shall give the
GRANTEE in violation of the RULE or this PROJECT AGREEMENT a notice in
writing of the particular violations stating a reasonable time to comply. Failure to
comply within the time period stated in the written notice shall result in
cancellation of the PROJECT AGREEMENT and may result in the imposition of
the terms in Paragraph 28.
34. In the event of conflict in the provisions of the RULE, the PROJECT
AGREEMENT and the Project Application, the provisions of the Rule shall control
over this PROJECT AGREEMENT and this PROJECT AGREEMENT shall
control over the Project Application documents.
35. If the DEPARTMENT determines that site control is not sufficient under the
RULE, the DEPARTMENT shall give the GRANTEE a notice in writing and a
reasonable time to comply. If the deficiency is not corrected within the time
specified in the notice, the DEPARTMENT shall cancel this PROJECT
AGREEMENT.
36. Pursuant to section 216.347, Florida Statutes, the GRANTEE is prohibited from
spending FRDAP funds for the purpose of lobbying the legislature, the judicial
branch, or a state agency.
37. A.
No person on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex,
marital status or disability, shall be excluded from participation in; be
denied the proceeds or benefits of; or be otherwise subjected to
discrimination in performance of this PROJECT AGREEMENT.
B. An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list
may not submit a bid on a contract to provide goods or services to a public
entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the
construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit
bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not award or perform
work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under contract
with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public
entity. The Florida Department of Management Services is responsible for
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maintaining the discriminatory vendor list and intends to post the list on its
website. Questions regarding the discriminatory vendor list may be
directed to the Florida Department of Management Services, Office of
Supplier Diversity at (850) 487-0915.
38. Each party hereto agrees that it shall be solely responsible for the wrongful acts
of its employees and agents. However, nothing contained herein shall constitute
a waiver by either party of its sovereign immunity or the provisions of section
768.28, Florida Statutes.
39. The employment of unauthorized aliens by any Grantee is considered a violation
of Section 27 4A( e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the Grantee
knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for
unilateral cancellation of this Agreement. The Grantee shall be responsible for
including this provision in all subcontracts issued as a result of this Agreement.
40. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
conviction for a public entity crime may not perform work as a grantee,
contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public
entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the
threshold amount provided in s. 287.017, Florida Statutes, for Category Two, for
a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
41. The PROJECT AGREEMENT has been delivered in the State of Florida and
shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Florida. Wherever possible,
each provision of this PROJECT AGREEMENT shall be interpreted in such
manner as to be effective and valid under applicable Florida law, but if any
provision of this PROJECT AGREEMENT shall be prohibited or invalid under
applicable Florida 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 PROJECT AGREEMENT. Any action hereon or in
connection herewith shall be brought in Leon County, Florida unless prohibited
by applicable law.
42. No delay or failure to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to either party
upon breach or default by either party under this PROJECT AGREEMENT, shall
impair any such right, power or remedy of either party; nor shall such delay or
failure be construed as a waiver of any such breach or default, or any similar
breach or default thereafter.
43. This PROJECT AGREEMENT is not intended nor shall it be construed as
granting any rights, privileges or interest to any third party without mutual written
agreement of the parties hereto.
44. This PROJECT AGREEMENT is an exclusive contract and may not be assigned
in whole or in part without the written approval of the DEPARTMENT.
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45. This PROJECT AGREEMENT represents the entire agreement of the parties.
Any alterations, variations, changes, modifications or waivers of provisions of this
PROJECT AGREEMENT shall only be valid when they have been reduced to
writing, duly executed by each of the parties hereto, and attached to the original
of this PROJECT AGREEMENT.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be
duly executed on the day and year last written below.
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
City of Winter Springs
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Division Director (or Designee)
Division of Recreation and Parks
ed Name: Ronald W.McLemore
Title: City Manager
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Contract Execution Date
July 7, 2004
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Address:
Office of Information and Recreation
Services
Division of Recreation and Parks
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Mail Station 585
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
Address:
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
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Approved as to Form and Legality:
This form has been pre-approved as to
form and legality by Suzanne Brantley,
Assistant General Counsel, on
May 6,2004 for use for one year.
List of attachments/exhibits included as part of this Agreement:
Specify
Type
Letter/
Number Description (include number of pages)
Attachment
--L. Special Audit Requirements (5 Paoes)
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ATTACHMENT 1
SPECIAL AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
The administration of resources awarded by the Department of Environmental Protection (which may be referred to
as the "Department", "DEP", "FDEP" or "Grantor", or other name in the contract/agreement) to the recipient
(which may be referred to as the "Contractor", Grantee" or other name in the contract/agreement) may be subject
to audits and/or monitoring by the Department of Environmental Protection, as described in this attachment.
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 with any monitoring
'. procedures/processes deemed appropriate by the Department of Environmental Protection. In the event the
Department of Environmental Protection determines that a limited scope audit of the recipient is appropriate, the
recipient agrees to comply with any additional instructions provided by the Department to the recipient regarding
such audit. The recipient further agrees to comply and cooperate with any inspections, reviews, investigations, or
audits deemed necessary by the Chief Financial Officer or Auditor General.
AUDITS
PART I: FEDERALLY FUNDED
This part is applicable if the recipient is a State or local government or a non-profit organization as defined in OMB
Circular A-133, as revised.
I. In the event that the recipient expends $300,000 or more in Federal awards in its fiscal year, the recipient
must have a single or program-specific audit conducted in accon:lance with the provisions of OMB Circular
A-133, as revised. EXHIBIT I to this Agreement indicates Federal funds awarded through the Department
of Environmental Protection by this Agreement. In determining the Federal awards expended in its fiscal
year, the recipient shaU consider aU sources of Federal awards, including Federal resources received from
the Department of Environmental Protection. 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 ofOMB 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-I33, as
revised.
3. If the recipient expends less than $300,000 in Federal awards in its fiscal year, an audit conducted in
accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-I33, as revised, is not required. In the event that the
recipient expends less than $300,000 in Federal awards in its fiscal year and elects to have an audit
conducted in accordance with the provisions ofOMB Circular A-l33, as revised, the cost of the audit must
be paid from non-Federal resources (Le., the cost of such an audit must be paid from recipient resources
obtained from other than Federal entities).
4. The recipient may access information regarding the Catalog of Federal DomestiC Assistance (CFDA) via
the internet at htto:/lasoe.os.dhhs.gov/cfda.
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PART II: STATE FUNDED
This part is applicable if the recipient is a nonstate entity as defined by Section 215.97(2)(1), Florida Statutes.
1. In the event that the recipient expends a total amount of State financial assistance equal to or in excess of
$300,000 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 Chief Financial Officer; 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 of Environmental
Protection 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 of Environmental Protection, 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 2l5.97(2)(d), 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, 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 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 non-State 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. For information regarding the Florida Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA), a recipient should
access the Florida Single Audit Act website located at htto:llsun6.dms.state.fl.us/fsaa/catalog.htm or the
Governor's Office of Policy and Budget website located at htto:/lwww.eog.state.fl.us/for assistance. In
addition to the above websites, the following websites may be accessed for information: Legislature's
Website http://www.1eg.state.fl.us/, Governor's Website http://www.flgov.com/, Department of Financial
Services' Website http://www.dbf.state.fl.us/and the Auditor General's Website
http://www.state.fl.us/audgen.
PART ill: OTHER AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
" (NOTE: This part would be used to specify any additional audit requirements imposed by the State awarding entity'
that are solely a matter of that State awarding entity's policy (i.e., the audit is not required by Federal or State laws
and is not in conflict with other Federal or State audit requirements). Pursuant to Section 215.97(7)(m), Florida
Statutes, State agencies may conduct or arrange for audits of State financial assistance that are in addition to
audits conducted in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes. In such an event, the State awarding agency
must arrange for funding the full cost of such additional audits.)
PART IV: REPORT SUBMISSION
1. Copies of reporting packages for audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-l33, 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:
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A. The Department of Environmental Protection at the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
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 (f),
OMB Circular A-I33, as revised.
2. Pursuant to Section .320(f), OMB Circular A-I33, 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 of Environmental Protection the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
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 of Environmental Protection at the following address:
Audit Director
Floriqa Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
B. The Auditor General's Office at the following address:
State of Florida Auditor General
Room 401, Claude Pepper Building
III West Madison Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1450
4. Copies of reports or management letters required by PART III of this Agreement shall be submitted by or
on behalf of the recipient directly to the Department of Environmental Protection at the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
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5. Any reports, management letters, or other information required to be submitted to the Department of
Environmental Protection pursuant to this Agreement shall be submitted timely in accordance with OMB
Circular A-l33, Florida Statutes, or 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 [mancial reporting packages to the Department of Environmental Protection
for audits done in accordance with OMB Circular A-l33, 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
The recipient shan retain sufficient records demonstrating its compliance with the tenus of this Agreement for a
period of 5 years from the date the audit report is issued, and shall allow the Department of Environmental
Protection, or its designee, Chief Financial Officer, or Auditor General access to such records upon request. The
recipient shall ensure that audit working papers are made available to the Department of Environmental Protection,
or its designee, Chief Financial Officer, or Auditor General upon request for a period of 3 years from the date the
audit report is issued, unless extended in writing by the Department of Environmental Protection.
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FUNDS AWARDED TO THE RECIPIENT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
Federal Resources Awarded to the Recipient Pursuant to this A2I'eement Consist of the Following:
Federal State
Program CFDA Appropriation
Number Federal Agency Number CFDA Title Funding Amount Category
State Resources Awarded to the Recipient Pursuant to this A2I'eement Consist ofthe Following Matching Resources for Federal Pro2I'ams:
Federal State
Program Appropriation
Number Federal Agency CFDA CFDA Title Funding Amount Category
State Resources Awarded to the Recipient Pursuant to this Al!I'eement Consist of the Following Resources Subiect to Section 215.97. F.S.:
Catalog of
State
State Financial CSF A Title State
Program State Assistance or Appropriation
Number Funding Source Fiscal Year Number Funding Source Description Funding Amount Category
F5116 Florida Forever 2004-2005 37.017 Florida Recreation Development $200,000.00 140002-05
Assistance Program
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For each program identified above, the recipient shall comply with the program requirements described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) [http://asoe.os.dhhs.gov/cfdal and/or the
Florida Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) fhtto:llsun6.dms.statdlus/fsaa/catalog.htm). The services/purposes for which the funds are to be used are included in the Contract scope of
services/work. Any match required by the recipient is clearly indicated in the Contract.
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DEP Agreement No. F5116
CSFA Number: 37,017
CSFA Title: FRDAP
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP)
PROJECT AGREEMENT (SFY 2004-05) - Development.
This Agreement is made and. entered into between the STATE OF. FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, hereinafter called the
DEPARTMENT, and the City of Winter Springs, hereinafter called the GRANTEE, a
local government, in furtherance of an approved public outdoor recreation project. In
consideration of the mutual covenants' contained herein and pursuant to section
375,075, Florida Statutes, and chapter 620-5, Part V, Florida Administrative Code, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
1, This PROJECT AGREEMENT shall be performed in accordance with section
375.075, Florida Statutes, a'nd chapter 620-5, Part V, Florida Administrative
Code, hereinafter called the RULE, The GRANTEE shall comply with all
provisions of the RULE, effective July 5, 2001, which is incorporated into this
PROJECT AGREEMENT as. if fully set forth herein. It is the intent of the
DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE that none of the provisions of section 163.01,
Florida Statutes, shall have application to this PROJECT AGREEMENT.
2. The DEPARTMENT has found that public outdoor recreation is the primary
purpose of the project ,known as Central Winds Park,' Phase III (Florida
Recreation Development Assistance Program, FRDAP Project Number F50116),
hereinafter called the PROJECT, and enters into this PRO~ECT AGREEMENT
with the GRANTEE for the development of that real property, the legal
description of which shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT as described in the
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Development Project Pre-
reimbursement/Commencement Documentation Form, DEP Form FPS-A034.
3, All forms hereinafter referenced may be found at
www.dep.state.fl,us/parksjbdrs. Further, the GRANTEE will also
receive all applicable forms for administration of project with GRANTEE's copy of
fully executed PROJECT AGREEMENT.
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4. The GRANTEE shall construct, or cause to be constructed, certain public outdoor
, recreation facilities and improvements consisting of the, following PROJECT
ELEMENTS which may be modified. by the DEPARTMENT if GRANTEE shows
good cause: Basketball court, bike path, soccer fields, football fields,
softball/baseball fields, renovation of playground and other related support
facilities.
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5. The DEPARTMENT shall pay, on a reimbursement basis, to the GRANTEE,
funds not to exceed $200,000~0'0, which will pay the DEPARTMENT's share of
the cost of the PROJECT. DEPARTMENT funding is based upon the following:
. DEPARTMENT Amount: $200,000.00 50%
GRANTEE Match: , $200,000.00 50%
'Type of Match: Cash/In-Kind Services
6. The PROJECT reimbursement request shall include all documentation required
by the DEPARTMENT for a proper pre-audit and post-audit review, Within sixty
(60) days afterreceipt of the final request, the DEPARTMENT's Grant Manager
shall review the completion doc'umentation and, payment request from the
GRANTEE for the PROJECT. If the documentation is sufficient and meets the
requirements ,of the' Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
"Completion Documentation Form, DEP Form FPS-A0:36, referenced in s. 620-
" 5.058(6)(g), the DEPARTMENT will approve the request for payment.
7. In' addition to the invoicing requirements contained in the paragraph above, the
Department will periodically request proof of a transaction (such as invoice,
payroll register) to evaluate the appropriateness qf costs to the PROJECT
AGREEMENT pursuant to 'State and guidelines (including cost allocation
guidelines), asappropriat(3. When requested, this iriformation must be provided
within 30 calendar days of the date of such request. The GRANTEE may also be
required to submit a cost allocation plan to the Department in support of its
multipliers (overhead, indirect, general administrative costs, and fringe benefits).
All bills for amounts due under this Agreement shall be submitted in detail
sufficient for a proper pre-audit and post-audit thereof. State guidelines for
allowable costs can be found in the Department of Financial Services' Reference
Guide for State Expenditures at http://www.dbf.state.fl.us/aadir/reference_guide.
8. The GRANTEE agrees to comply with the Division of Recreation and Parks'
Grant and Contract Accountability Procedure, hereinafter called the
PROCEDURE and incorporated into this PROJECT AGREEMENT by, reference
. as if fully set forth herein. All,' purchases of' goods and services for
accomplishment of the PROJECT shall be secured iri accordance with the
GRANTEE's adopted procurement procedures. Expenses representing the
PROJECT costs, including the required matching contr.ibution, shall be reported
to the DEPARTMENT and summarized on certification forms provided in the
PROCEDURE. The DEPARTMENT and GRANTEE agree to use the
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PROCEDURE guidelines accounting for FRDAP funds disbursed under the
PROJECT, The parties further agree that the principles for determining the
eligible costs, supporting documentation and minimum reporting requirements of
the PROCEDURE shall be used.
9, Allowable indirect costs as defined in the PROCEDURE shall not exceed 15% of
the GRANTEE's eligible wages and salaries, unless approved in advance as
described herein. Indirect costs that exceed 15% must be approved in advance
in writing by the DEPARTMENT to be considered eligible PROJECT expenses.
10, It is understood by the parties that the amount of this PROJECT AGREEMENT
may be reduced should the Governor's Office declare a revenue shortfall and
assess a mandatory reserve, Should a shortfall be declared, the amount of this
PROJECT AGREEMENT may be reduced by the amount deemed appropriate by
the DEPARTMENT.
11, A. The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this
Agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature.
The parties hereto understand that this Agreement is not a commitment of
future appropriations.
B. The GRANTEE understands that the funds supporting this Agreement are
subject to certification forward approval by the Governor's Office on June
30th each year. The GRANTEE understands and agrees that if the
Governor's Office, does not approve the DEPARTMENT's request to
certify the funds forward, the GRANTEE will not be eligible for
reimbursement after the reversion of said funds.
12, All monies expended by the GRANTEE for the purpose contained herein shall be
subject to pre-audit review and approval by the State of Florida Chief Financial
Officer in accordance with section 17,03(2), Florida Statutes.
13, . PROJECT funds may be reimbursed for eligible Preagreement Expenses (as
defined in s, 62D-5,054(34) of the RULE) incurred by GRANTEE prior to
execution of this PROJECT AqREEMENT as set forth in s. 62D-5,055(9) of the
RULE. The DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE fully understand and agree that
there shall be no reimbursement of PROJECT funds by the DEPARTMENT for
any expenditure made prior to the execution of this PROJECT AGREEMENT
with the exception of those expenditures which meet the requirements of the
foregoing sections of the RULE.
14, Prior to commencement of PROJECT development, the 'GRANTEE shall submit
the documentation required by the Florida Recreation Development Assistance
Program Development Project Pre-reimbursemenUCommencement
Documentation Form, DEP Form FPS-A034, referenced in s. 62D-5.058(7)(c) of
the RULE, to the DEPARTMENT. Upon determining that the documentation
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complies with the RULE, the DEPARTMENT will give written notice to GRANTEE
to commence the development and approve the request for payment.
15, . The GRANTEE shall obtain all required local, state and federal permits and
approvals prior to commencement of project construction and shall certify that it
has done so to the DEPARTMENT by completing the Project ,Permit
Certification, FPS-A035, referenced in s. 62D-5,058(7)(c) of the RULE.
16. This PROJECT AGREEMENT shall become effective upon execution and the
GRANTEE shall complete construction of all PROJECT ELEMENTS on or
. before JuL-~ 3\ f ~bQ--; (hereinafter referred to as the PROJECT
completion date). The GRANTEE may request up, to two (2) one-year
extensions from the DEPARTMENT for good cause by submitting a written
request to the DEPARTMENT. Such request, must be made prior to the
PROJECT completion date. However, the GRANTEE understands that if the
Governor's. Office does not approve the DEPARTMENT's request to certify the
funds forward on June 30th of each year, the GRANTEE will not be eligible for
reimbursement after the reversion of said funds.
17. Project completion means the project is open and available' for use by the public.
Project must be completed prior to release of final reimbursement.
18. The GRANTEE shall retain all records supporting PROJECT costs for five (5)
years after the fiscal year in which the final PROJECT payment was released by
. the DEPARTMENT or until final resolution of matters resulting from any litigation,
claim or audit that started prior to the expiration of the five-year retention period,
The DEPARTMENT, State Auditor General, State Chief Financial Officer and
other agencies or entities with jurisdiction shall have the right to inspect and audit
- the GRANTEE's records for said PROJECT during the PROJECT and within the
five-year retention period,
19. In addition to the provi~i(:ms contained in the paragraph above, the GRANTEE
shall comply with the applicable provisions contained in Attachment 1. A revised
copy of Attachment 1 ,Exhibit':1, must be provided to the GRANTEE with each
amendment which authorizes a funding increase or decrease. The revised
Exhibit-1 shall summarize the funding sources supporting the PROJECT
AGREEMENT for purposes - of assisting the GRANTEE. in complying with the
.requirements of Attachrpent 1. If the GRANTEE fails to receive a'revised copy of
Attachment 1, Exhibit-1, the GRANTEE shall notify the Department's FRDAP
Grants Administrator at (850) 245-2501 to request a' copy of' the updated
information.
20, Following receipt of an. audit report identifying any reimbursement due the
. DEPARTMENT for the GRANTEE's non- compliance with this PROJECT
AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE will be allowed a maximum of thirty (30) days to
submit additional pertinent documentation to offset the amount identified as
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due to the DEPARTMENT. The DEPARTMENT, following a review of the
documentation submitted by the GRANTEE, will inform the GRANTEE of any
reimbursement due the DEPARTMENT.
21. The GRANTEE, as an independent contractor and not an agent, representative,
or employee of the DEPARTMENT, agrees to carry adequate liability and other
appropriate forms of insurance. The DEPARTMENT shall have no liability except
as specifically provided in this ,PROJECT AGREEMENT.'
22. To the extent required by law, the GRANTEE will be self-insured against, or will
- secure and maintain, during the life of this PROJECT AGREEMENT, Workers'
Compensation InSUrance for all of his employees connected with the work of this
project and, in case any work is subcontracted, the GRANTEE shall require the
subcontractor to' provide Workers' Compensation Insurance, for all of the
subcontractor's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection
afforded by the GRANTEE. Such self-insurance program or insurance coverage
shall comply fully with the Florida Workers' Compensation law. In case any class
of employees engaged in hazardous work under this Agreement is not protected
under Workers' Compensation statutes, the GRANTEE shall. provide, and cause
each subcontractor to provide, adequate insurance satisfactory to the
DEPARTMENT, for the protection of its employees not otherwise protected,
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23. The purchase of non-expendable equipment is not authorized under the terms of
this Agreement.
24, The DEPARTMENT's Grant Manager for the purpose 'of, this PROJECT
AGREEMENT shall be responsible for ensuring performance of its terms and
conditions and shall approve all reimbursement 'requests prior to payment. The
GRANTEE's Grant Manager, identified in paragraph 25, or successor, shall act
on behalf of the GRANTEE relative to the provisions of this PROJECT
AGREEMENT. The GRANTEE, shall submit to the DEPARTMENT signed
PROJECT status reports every one hundred twenty (120) days summarizing the
work accomplished, problems encountered, percentage of completion, and other
information which may be requested by the DEPARTMENT. Photographs to
reflect the construction work accomplished shall be submitted when the
.DEPARTMENT requests them.
25. Any and all notices required by this PROJECT AGREEMENT shall be delivered
to the parties at the following addresses:
GRANTEE's Grant Manager DEPARTMENT's Grant Manager
Mr. Chuch Pula A. Diane Langston
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1126 East State Road 434 Protection
Winter Springs, Florida 32708 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS585
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
26. Prior to final reimbursement, the GRANTEE must erect a permanent information
sign on the PROJECT site which credits PROJECT funding or a portion thereof,
to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program,
27. 'The DEPARTMENT has the right to inspect the PROJECT and any and all
records related thereto at any reasonable time.
28, This Agreement may be unilaterally canceled by the DEPARTMENT for refusal
by the GRANTEE to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or
other material made or received by the GRANTEE in conjunction with this
Agreement, unless the records are exempt from Section 24(a) of Article I of the
State Constitution and Section 119.07(1), Florida Statutes.
29, Prior to the closing of the PROJECT, the DEPARTMENT shall have the right to
demand a refund, either in whole or in part, of the FRDAPfunds provided to the
GRANTEE for non-compliance with the material terms of this PROJECT
AGREEMENT. The GRANTEE, upon such written notification from the
DEPARTMENT, shall refund, and shall forthwith pay to the DEPARTMENT, the
amount of money demanded by the DEPARTMENT, Interest on any refund shall
begin the date that the GRANTEE was informed that a refund was required until
refund and interest is paid to the DEPARTMENT.
30, The GRANTEE shall comply with all federal, state and local regulations, rules
and ordinances in developing this PROJECT. The GRANTEE acknowledges that
this requirement includes compliance with all federal, state and local health and
safety rules and regulations including all applicable building codes, The
GRANTEE further agrees to include the requirements of this paragraph in all
subcontracts made to perform this PROJECT AGREEMENT.
31, The Grantee may subcontract work under this Agreement without the prior
written consent of the Department's Grant Manager, The Grantee agrees to be
responsible for the fulfillment of all work elements included in any subcontract
and agrees to be responsible for the payment of all monies due under any
subcontract. It is understood and agreed by the Grantee that the Department
shall not be liable to any' subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred
under the subcontract and that the Grantee shall be solely liable. to the
subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities incurred under the subcontract.
32. Land owned by the GRANTEE, which is developed or acquired with FRDAP
funds, shall be dedicated in perpetuity as an outdoor recreation site by the
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GRANTEE for the use and benefit of the public as stated in section 620-5.059(1)
of the RULE, Land under control other than by ownership of the GRANTEE, such
as by lease, shall be dedicated as an outdoor recreation area for the use and
benefit of the public for a minimum period of twenty-five (25) years from the
completion date set forth in the PROJECT completion certificate. All dedications
must be recorded in the county property records by the GRANTEE. Such
PROJECT shall be open at reasonable times and shall be mana'ged in a safe and
attractive manner appropriate for public use.
33, Failure to comply with the provisions of the RULE or the terms and conditions of
this PROJECT AGREEMENT will result in cancellation of the PROJECT
AGREEMENT by the DEPARTMENT. The DEPARTMENT shall give the
GRANTEE in violation of the RULE or this PROJECT AGREEMENT a notice in
writing of the particular violations stating a reasonable time to comply. Failure to
comply within the time period stated in' the written . notice shall result in
cancellation of the PROJECT AGREEMENT and may result in the imposition of
the terms in Paragraph 29.
34. In the event of conflict. in the provisions of the RULE, the PROJECT
AGREEMENT and the Project.Application, the provisions of the Rule shall control
over this PROJECT AGREEMENT and this PROJECT AGREEMENT shall ,
control over the Project Application documents.
35. If the DEPARTMENT determines that site Control is not sufficient under the
RULE, the DEPARTMENT'shall give the GRANTEE a notice in writing and a
reasonable time to comply.' If the deficiency is not" corrected within the time
specified .in the notice, 'the DEPARTMENT shall. cancel this PROJECT
AGREEMENT. .
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36. Pursuant to'section 216.347, Florida Statutes, the GRANTEE is prohibited from
. spending FROAP funds for the purpose of lobbying the legislature, the judicial
branch, or a state agency,
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37. . A. No person on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex,
marital status or disability, shall. be excluded, from participation in; be
denied the proceeds' or benefits of; or be ,otherwise subjected to
discrimination in performance of this PROJECT AGREEMENT.
B. An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list
may not submit a ~id on a contract to provide goods or services to a public
entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the
construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit
bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not award or perform
work as a contractor, supplier,subcontractor, or consultant under contract
with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public
entity, The Florida Department of Management Services is responsible for
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maintaining the discriminatory vendor list and intends to post the list on its
website, Questions. regarding the discriminatory vendor list may be
directed to the Florida Department of Management Services, Office of
Supplier Diversity at (850) 487-0915.
38, Each party hereto agrees that it shall be solely responsible for the wrongful acts
of its employees and agents. However, nothing contained herein shall constitute
a waiver by either party of its sovereign immunity or the provisions of section
768.28, Florida Statutes,
39, The employment of unauthorized aliens by any Grantee is considered a violation
of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the Grantee
knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for
unilateral cancellation of this Agreement. The Grantee shall be responsible for
including this provision in all subcontracts issued as a result of this Agreement.
40. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
conviction for a public entity crime may not perform work as a grantee,
contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public
entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the
threshold amount provided In s, 287.017, Florida Statutes, for Category Two, for
a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
41, The PROJECT AGREEMENT has been delivered in the State of Florida and
shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Florida. Wherever possible,
each provision of this PROJECT AGREEMENT shall be interpreted in such
manner as to be effective and valid under applicable Florida law, but if any
provision of this PROJECT AGREEMENT shall be prohibited or invalid under
applicable Florida 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 PROJECT AGREEMENT. Any action hereon or in
connection herewith shall be brought in Leon County, Florida unless prohibited
by applicable law.
42, No delay or failure to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to either party
upon breach or default by either party under this PROJECT AGREEMENT, shall
impair any such right, power or remedy of either party; nor shall such delay or
failure be construed as a waiver of any such breach or default, or any similar
breach or default thereafter,
43, . This PROJECT AGREEMENT is not intended nor shall it be construed as
granting any rights, privileges or interest to any third party without mutual written
agreement of the parties hereto,
44, This PROJECT AGREEMENT is an exclusive contract and may not be assigned
in whole or in part without the written approval of the DEPARTMENT,
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45, This PROJECT AGREEMENT represents the entire agreement of the parties.
Any alterations, variations, changes, modifications or waivers of provisions of this
, PROJECT AGREEMENT shall only be valid when they have been reduced to
writing, duly executed by each of the parties hereto, and attached to the original
of this PROJECT AGREEMENT.
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duly executed on the day and year last written below.
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT City of Winter Springs
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
By:/f~~ ~fic:?
Printed Name: Ronald W. McLemojre
Title: City Manager
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Contract Execution Date Date
Address: Address:
. Office of Information and Recreation 1126 East State Road 434
.Services . Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Division of Recreation and Parks
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
. Mail Station 585
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
.a.C];)~ ~ Grantee Attorney
DEP Grant Manager " .
Approved as to Form and Legality: -..
This form has been pre-approved as to
form and legality by Suzanne Brantley,
Assistant General Counsel, on
May 6, 2004 for use for one year,
List of attachments/exhibits included-as part of this Agreement:
Specify Letter/
Type Number Description (include number of pages)'
Attachment 1 Special Audit Requirements (5 Paqes)
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SPECIAL AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
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The administration of resources awarded by the Department of Environmental Protection (which may be referred to
as the "Department", "DEP", "FDEP" or "Grantor", or other name in the contract/agreement) to the recipient
(which may be referred to as the "Contractor", Grantee" or other name in the contract/agreement) may be subject
, to audits and/or monitoring by the Department of Environmental Protection, as described in this attachment.
MONITORING
In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-I33 and Section 215.97, F.S., as
revis'ed (see "AUDITS" below), monitoring procedures may include, but not be limited to, on-site visits by
D'epartment 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 with any monitoring
procedures/processes deemed appropriate by the Department of Environmental Protection, In the event the
Department of Environmental Protection determines that a limited scope audit of the recipient is appropriate, the
recipient agrees to comply with any additional instructions provided by the Department to the'recIpient regarding
such audit. The recipient further agrees to comply and cooperate with any inspections, reviews, investigations, or
audits deemed necessary by the Chief FinanCial Offrcer or Auditor General.
AUDITS
PART I: FEDERALLY FUNDED
This part is applicable if the recipient is a "State or local government or a non-profit organization as defmed in OMB
Circular' A~133, as revised.
1. In the event that the recipient expends $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after 12/31/03) 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 funds awarded through the Department of Environmental Protection 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 of Environmental Protection.
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 of 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 shail fulfill the
requirements relative to auditeeresponsibilities 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 12/31/03) 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 12/31/03) 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. The recipient may access information regarding the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) via
the internet at htto://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html.
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PART II: STATE FUNDED
This part is applicable if the recipientis a nons tate entity as defined by Section 215.97(2)(l), Florida Statutes.
1. In the event that the recipient expends a total amount of State financial assistance equal to or in excess of
$300,000 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 Chief Financial Officer; 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 of Environmental
Protection 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 of, Environmental Protection, other state agencies, and other nons tate
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 inctlides submission
of a financial reporting package as defined by Section 2l5.97(2)(d), 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, 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 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 non-State 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. For information regarding the Flcirida Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA), a recipient should
access the Florida Single Audit Act website located at htto://state.fl.us/fsaalcatalog or the Governor's
Office of Policy and Budget website located at
http://www.mvflorida.com/myfloridal government! contacts/ opbOffi ce.h tml for assistance, In addition to
the above websites, the following websites may be accessed for information: Legislature's Website
http://www.Ieg.state.fl.us/, Governor's Website htto://www.mvflorida.com/, Department of Financial
Services' Web site http://www.dbf.state.fl.us/ and the Auditor General's Website
http://www.state.fl,us/audgen,
PART ID:OTHER AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
(NOTE: This part would be used to specify any additional audit requirements imposed by the State awarding entity
that are solely a matter of that State awarding ~ntity's policy (i.e., the audit is not required by Federal or State laws
and is not in conflict with other Federal or State audit requirements), Pursuant to Section 215.97(7){m), Florida
Statutes, State agencies may conduct or arrange for audits of State financial assistance that are in addition to audits
conducted in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes. In such an event, the State awarding agency must
. arrange for funding the full cost of such additional audits)
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 Attachment 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:
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A, The Department of Environmental Protection at the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
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 (t), OMB
Circular A-133, as revised.
2. Pursuant to Section .320(t), 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 of Environmental Protection the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
3. Copies offmancial reporting packages required by PART II of this Attachment shall be submitted by or on
behalf of the recipient directlv to each of the following:
A. The Department of Environmental Protection at the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
B. The Auditor General's Office at the following address:
State of Florida Auditor General
Room 401, Claude Pepper Building
111 West Madison Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1450
4. Copies of reports or management letters required by PART III of this Attachment shall be submitted by or
on behalf of the recipient directly to the Department of Environmen~al Protection at the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
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5. Any reports, management letters, or other information required to be submitted to the Department of
Environmental Protection pursuant to this Agreement shall be submitted timely in accordance with OMB
Circular A-133, Florida Statutes, or 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 [mandai reporting packages to the Department of Environmental Protection
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
The recipient shall retain sufficient records demonstrating its c()mpliance with the terms of this Agreement for a
period of 5 years from the date the audit report is issued, and' shall allow the Department bf Environmental
Protection, or its designee, Chief Financial Officer, or Auditor General access to such records upon request. The
recipient shall ensure that audit working papers are made available to the Department of Enviromnerttal Protection,
or its designee, Chief Financial Officer, or Auditor General upon request for a period of 3 years from the date the
audit report is issued, unless extended in writing by the Department of Environmental Protection.
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FUNDS AWARDED TO THE RECIPIENT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
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Federal Resources Awarded to the Recioient Pursuant to this A2reement Consist ofthe Followin2:
Federal State
Program CFDA Appropriation
. Number Federal Agency Number CFDA Title Funding Amount Category
State Resources Awarded to the Recioient Pursuant to this A2reement Consist of the Followin2 Matchin2 Resources for Federal Proerams: . ..... . "\ I
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Program Appropriation
Number Federal Agency CFDA CFDA Title Funding Arriount Category
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State Resources Awarded to the Recioient Pursuant to this A2reement Consist of the Followinl!: Resources Subiect to Section 215.97, F.S.:
Catalog of
State
State Financial CSF A Title State
Program State Assistance or Appropriation
Number Funding Source Fiscal Year Number Funding Source Descriotion Funding Amount Category
F5116 Florida Forever 2004-2005 37.017 Florida Recreation Development $200,000.00 140002-05
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For each program identified above, the recipient shall comply with the program requirements described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) rhttp://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/cfda] and/or the
Florida Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) [htto://sun6,dms.state.fl.lIs/fsaalcatalog,htmj. The services/purposes for which the funds are to be used are included in the Contract scope of
services/work. Any match required by the recipient is clearly indicated in the Contract.
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12-0044:2 LW442
(LWCF Project Number) DEP Contract Number
CFDA Number: 15-916
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM
FFY 2001-2002
PROJECT AGREEMENT - ACQUISITION
This Project Agreement is entered into between the STATE OF
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, whose address is
j900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
(hereinafter called the "Department") , and the CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS, whose address is 1126 East State Road 434, Winter
Springs, FL 32708 (hereinafter called the "Grantee") , a local
government, in furtherance of the Central Winds Park Expansion
project, an approved outdoor recreation project.
WHEREAS, the Department receives funds for the purpose of
passing through the agency as grants to other entities in
accordance with Section 375.021(4), Florida Statutes; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 375, Florida Statutes, further authorizes
the Department to receive grants for outdoor recreation and
conservation; and,
WHEREAS, the Grantee has submitted Project Application
number 307, which has been approved by the Department.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants
contained herein, the Department and Grantee do hereby agree as
follows:
l. This Project Agreement shall be effective upon execution of
this Project Agreement and end no later than 12 months from
execution of the Project Agreement, inclusive. The Project
Agreement shall be performed in accordance with Chapter
62D-5, Part VII, Florida Administrative Code, (hereinafter
called the Rule) , the Land and Water Conservation Fund
(LWCF) Act of 1965, Public Law 88-578, 78 Stat 897, as
amended, (hereinafter called the Program) , and in
accordance with general provisions for such agreements
prescribed by the United States Department of the Interior
(hereinafter called the US DO I ) in the LWCF Grants-in-Aid
Manual, (hereinafter called the Manual) . The Grantee agrees
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to become familiar with all provisions and comply with the
Rule, effective July 15, 2001, and Manual, which are
incorporated into this Project Agreement by reference, as
if fully set forth herein. In the event a dispute should
arise between the parties concerning the intent of any
language herein contained, the same shall be .resol ved by
the adoption of that meaning which furthers the intent and
purpose of the above referenced Acts of Congress and the
general provisions governing this Project Agreement as set
forth in the Manual. No construction shall be contrary to
the requirements of the Acts of Congress or of the
regulations of the Secretary of the Interior.
2. The Department has found that public outdoor recreation is
the primary purpose of the project known as Central Winds
Park Expansion (Land and Water Conservation Fund, LWCF
Project Number 12-00442) , hereinafter called the Project,
and enters into this Project Agreement with the Grantee for
the acquisition of that real property, the legal
description of which shall be submitted to the Department
as described in the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Program Approved Project Documentation Form, DEP Form FPS-
A048. The Approved Project Application, which includes the
Project Elements (description of project, detailed budget,
and anticipated deliverables) , is incorporated into this
Project Agreement by reference as if fully set forth
herein. Any revisions to the Project Elements as set forth
in the Approved Project Application must be formally
requested by the Grantee and, if agreed upon by the
Department, the modifications will be reduced to writing in
an amendment to this Agreement.
3. Within three (3 ) years from the completion date set forth
in the Project completion certificate, unless extended by
the Department for good cause at the written request of the
Grantee, the Grantee will construct, or cause to be
constructed, certain public outdoor recreation facilities
and improvements in accordance with the following elements:
football, soccer, baseball and softball fields and other
related support facilities.
4. The Project EI~ments identified in Paragraph 3 herein shall
be designed and constructed substantially in accordance
with the conceptual site development plan contained in the
Project Application. Project Site facilities shall be
attractive for public use, and generally consistent and
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compatible with the environment. Plans and specifications
for Project Site improvements and facilities shall be in
accord with current and established engineering and
architectural standards and practices. Emphasis should be
given to the health and safety of users, accessibility to
the general public, and the protection of the recreational
and natural values of the area. This site development plan
may be altered by the Grantee, only after approval by the
Department. Any and all utility lines installed within the
park shall be placed underground. The Grantee shall have
the final site development plan (site engineering and
architectural) prepared by a registered architect or
engineer licensed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Florida.
5. A. The Department shall pay the Grantee on a
reimbursement basis the eligible Grant amount not to
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exceed $200,000.00, which will pay said federal
Program's share of the cost of the Project. Program
funding limits are based upon the following:
Total Department (f ederal) Program Amount $200,000.00
Grantee Match Amount $200,000.00
Total Project Cost $400,000.00
Type of Match [Cash and/or Donations]
B. Within sixty (60) days after receipt of the request,
the Department's Grant Manager shall review the
completion documentation and payment request from the
Grantee for the Project. If the documentation is
sufficient and meets the requirements of the Land and
Water Conservation Fund Program Completion
Documentation Form, DEP Form FPS-A051, referenced in
s. 62D-5.073(7) (e)2, the Department will approve the
request for payment.
6 . In addition to the invoicing requirements contained in
paragraph 5 above, the Department will periodically request
proof of a transaction (invoice, payroll register, etc. ) to
evaluate the appropriateness of costs to the Agreement
pursuant to State and Federal guidelines ( including cost
allocation guidelines) , as appropriate. This information
when requested must be provided within 30 calendar days of
such request. The Grantee may also be required to submit a
cost allocation plan to the Department in support of its
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multipliers (overhead, indirect, general administrative
costs, and fringe benefits) . All bills for amounts due
under this Agreement shall be submitted in detail sufficient
for a proper pre-audit and post-audit thereof. State
guidelines for allowable costs can be found in the State
Comptroller's Voucher Processing Handbook at
http://www.dbf.state.fl.us/aadir/tochandbk.html and allowable
costs for federal programs can be found under 48 CFR Part 31
at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html and
OMB Circulars A-87, A-122, A-21, at
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html#numerical.
7. Reimbursement for travel expenses is not authorized under
this Project Agreement.
8 . The Grantee agrees to .comply with the Division of Recreation
and Parks' Grant and Contract Accountability Procedure,
hereinafter called the Procedure and incorporated into this
Project Agreement by reference as if fully set forth herein.
All purchases of goods and services for accomplishment of
the Project shall be secured in accordance with the
Grantee's adopted procurement procedures. Expenses
representing the Project costs, including the required
matching contribution, shall be reported to the Department
and summarized on certification forms provided in the
Procedure. The Department and Grantee agree to use the
Procedure guidelines in accounting for LWCF funds disbursed
under the Project. The parties further agree that the
principles for determining the eligible costs, supporting
documentation and minimum reporting requirements of the
Procedure shall be used.
9. If the Grantee has been granted a waiver of retroactivity
(as defined in s. 62D-S. 069 (47) , F .A.C.) and all applicable
Manual requirements have been satisfied, the full "proj ect
amount may be reimbursed upon completion of the Project if
such costs are identified in paragraph 9 herein as eligible
costs incurred prior to execution of this Project Agreement.
10. Project funds may be reimbursed for eligible preagreement
Expenses (as defined in s. 62D-S.069(31) of the Rule)
incurred by Grantee prior to execution of this Project
Agreement as set forth in s. 62D-S. 073 (2) (a) of the Rule.
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The Department and the Grantee fully understand and agree
that there shall be no reimbursement of Project funds by the
Department for any expenditure made prior to the execution
of . this Project Agreement with the exception of the
following expenditures which meet the requirements of the
foregoing sections of the Rule.
preagreement Costs Approved: $400,000.00 for Waiver of
Retroactivity granted January 29, 2002.
1l. Prior to commencement of Project acquisition, the Grantee
shall submit the documentation required by the Land and
Water Conservation Fund Program Acquisition Project
Commencement Documentation Form, DEP Form FPS-AOSO,
referenced in s. 62D-S. 073 (7) (e) of the Rule, to the
Department. Upon determining that the documentation
complies with the Rule , the Department will . give written
notice to Grantee to commence the acquisition and approve
the request for payment.
Therefore, the Grantee shall formally acknowledge receipt
of the following documents af:ter execution of this Project
Agreement. It is understood that the documents listed below
must be filled out by the Grantee and returned to the
Department after execution of this Project Agreement.
Required Project Commencement Documentation for Acquisition
Agreements:
A) Grantee Documentation of Condemnation (if
applicable)
B) Written Offer to Purchase with Statement of, or
waiver of, Just Compensation
C) Relocation Plan for Displaced Residents (PL91-
646, if applicable)
D) Mean or Ordinary High Water Survey (if
applicable)
E) Appraisal (2 copies)
F) Boundary Survey
G) Title Search
H) Certification of Manual Possession
I) Division of Recreation and Parks' Grant and
Contract Accountability Procedures
12. The Grantee shall obtain all required local, state and
federal permits and approvals prior to commencement of this
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Project and shall certify that it has done so to the
Department by completing the Permitting Certification, DEP
Form FPS-A052, referenced in s . 62D-5. 073 (7) (e) (1) of the
Rule.
13. The Grantee shall complete all proj ect acquisition by the
completion date of ----ffi~ c:::1C ci.ootf .
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14. A. The Grantee shall maintain books, records and
documents directly pertinent to performance under this
Agreement in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles consistently applied. The
Department, the State, or their authorized
representatives shall have access to such records for
audit purposes during the term of this Agreement and
for five years following Agreement completion. In the
event any work is subcontracted, the Grantee shall
similarly require each subcontractor to maintain and
allow access to such records for audit purposes.
B. The Grantee agrees that if any litigation, claim, or
audit is started before the expiration of the record
retention period established above, the records shall
be retained until all litigation, claims or audit
findings involving the records have been resolved and
final action taken.
C. Records for real property and equipment acqui red wi th
federal funds shall be retained for five years
following final disposition.
15. In addition to the provisions contained in Paragraph 13
above, the Grantee shall comply with the applicable
provisions contained in Attachment A. A revised copy of
Attachment A, Exhibit-I, must be provided to the Grantee
wi th each amendment which authorizes a funding increase or
. decrease. The revised Exhibit-l shall summarize the
funding sources supporting the Project Agreement for
purposes of assisting the Grantee in complying with the
- requirements of Attachment A. If the Grantee fails to
receive a revised copy of Attachment A, Exhibit-I, the
Grantee shall notify the Department's Grant Manager at
850/488-7896 to request a copy of the updated information.
16. Following receipt of an audit report identifying any
reimbursement due the Department for the Grantee's
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noncompliance with this Project Agreement, the Grantee will
be allowed a maximum of thirty (30) days to submit
additional pertinent documentation to offset the amount
identified as being due to the Department. The Department,
following a review of the documentation submitted by the
Grantee, will inform the Grantee of any reimbursement due
the Department.
17. The Grantee, as an independent contractor and not an agent,
representative, or employee of the Department, agrees to
carry adequate liability and other appropriate forms of
insurance. The Department shall have no liability except
as specifically provided in this Project Agreement.
18. To the extent required by law, the Grantee will be
self-insured against, or will secure and maintain during
the life of this Agreement, Workers' Compensation Insurance
for all of its employees connected with the work of this
Project and, incase any work is subcontracted, the Grantee
shall require the . subcontractor similarly to provide
Workers' Compensation Insurance for all of the latter's
employees unless such employees are covered by the
protection afforded by the Grantee. Such self-insurance
program or insurance coverage shall comply fully with the
Florida Workers' Compensation law. In case any class of
employees engaged in hazardous work under this Agreement is
not protected under Florida Workers' Compensation law, the
Grantee shall provide, and cause each subcontractor to
provide, adequate insurance satisfactory to the Department,
for the protection of those employees not otherwise
protected.
19. The Department's Grant 'Manager for the purpose of this
Project Agreement shall be responsible for ensuring
performance of its terms and conditions and shall approve
all reimbursement requests prior to payment. The Grantee's
Liaison Agent (also known as Grantee's Grant Manager) , as
identified in the Project Application, or
successor, shall act on behalf of the Grantee relative to
the provisions of this Project Agreement. The Grantee's
Liaison Agent, . shall submit to the Department signed
Project status reports every ninety (90) days summarizing
the work acComplished, problems encountered, percentage of
completion, and other information which may be requested by
the Department. Any and all notices shall be delivered to
the parties at the following addresses:
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Grantee's Liaison Agent
Mr. Chuck Pula, Parks and Recreation Director
City of Winter Springs
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL, 32708
Phone: 407/327-6590
Suncom Phone:
Fax: 407/327-4763
Email:
Department's Grant Manager
Collier Clark
Department of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 585
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
Phone: (850) 488-7896
Suncom Phone: 278-7896
Fax: (850) 488-3665
Suncom Fax: 278-3665
Email: collier.clark@dep.state.fl.us
20. Prior to final reimbursement, the Grantee must erect a
permanent information sign on the Project site which
. credits Project funding or a portion thereof, from the Land
and Water Conservation Fund Program through the USDOI arid
the Department.
21. The Department and USDOI have the right to inspect the
Project and any and all records related thereto at any
reasonable time.
22. This Agreement may be unilaterally canceleq by the
Department for . refusal by the Grantee to allow public
access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material
made or received by the Grantee in conjunction with this
Agreement, unless the records are exempt from Section 24(a)
of Article I of the State Constitution and Section
119.07(1), Florida Statutes.
23. Prior to the closing of the Project the Department shall
have the right to demand a refund, either in whole or in
part, of the LWCF funds provided to the Grantee for non-
compliance with the material terms of this Project
Agreement. The Grantee, upon such written notification from
the Department, shall refund, and shall forthwith pay to
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the Department, the amount of money demanded by the
Department. Interest on any refund shall begin the date
that the Grantee was informed that a refund was required
until the total refund and interest is paid to the
Department.
24. If the United States, acting through the USDOI I the
Secretary of the Interior, or any other branch of the
government of the United States, acting within the scope of
its lawful authority, should for any reason demand a refund
from the Department, in whole or in part, of the funds
provided to the Grantee under the terms of this Project
Agreement, the Grantee, upon notification from the
Department, agrees to pay the refund and will forthwith
repay directly to the Department the amount of money
demanded.
25. The Grantee shall comply with all federal, state and local
laws, rules, regulations and ordinances in acquiring and
developing this Project. The Grantee acknowledges that
this requirement includes compliance with all federal,
state and local health and safety rules and regulations
including all applicable building codes. The Grantee
further agrees to ensure that the Grantee will include the
requirements of this paragraph in all subcontracts made to
perform this Project Agreement.
26. Comp,etitive open bidding and purchasing for construction of
said Project facilities or improvements shall comply with
all applicable laws and the Manual. Following completion
of Project construction, the Grantee's Liaison Agent shall
provide the Department with a statement certifying that all
purchases or contracts 'for construction were competitively
bid pursuant to applicable law and the Manual.
27. If asphalt paving is required for the Project it shall
conform to the Florida Department of . Transportation's
specifications for road and bridge construction. Bid
specifications, contracts and/or purchase orders of the
Grantee must specify thickness of asphalt and square yards
to be paved.
28. By acceptance of the provisions of this Project Agreement,
the Grantee does hereby agree to dedicate the Project Site
and all land within the Project boundaries, identified in
Paragraph 2 herein, in perpetuity as an outdoor recreation
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site for the use and benefit of the public, as stated in s.
62D-5.074(l) of the Rule. Execution of this Project
Agreement by the Department shall constitute an acceptance
of said dedication on behalf of the general public of the
State of Florida. The Grantee represents that it has
sufficient site control to enable this dedication. All
dedications must be promptly recorded in the county's
official public records by the Grantee.
29. The Grantee agrees to operate and maintain the Project site
as stated in s. 62D-5.074(2) of the Rule. The Project
site, Project-related facilities (if any) , and any future
outdoor recreation facilities developed on the Project site
shall be open to the general public for outdoor recreation
use, maintained in accordance with applicable health and
safety standards, and kept in good repair to prevent undue
deterioration and provide for safe public use. The Grantee
covenants that it has full legal authority and financial
ability to develop, operate and maintain said Project
related facilities and improvements as specified within the
terms of this Project Agreement. The Grantee shall obtain
Department approval prior to any and all current or future
development of facilities on the Project site, if said
development is not described in Paragraph 3 herein.
30. The Grantee shall not, for any reason, convert all or any
portion of the park for any purpose other than public
outdoor recreation without prior approval of the USDOI and
the Department pursuant to Section 6 (f) (3) of the LWCF Act
and the Manual and s. 62D-5.074(3) of the Rule.
31. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Rule or the
terms and conditions of this Agreement will result in
cancellation of the Project Agreement by the Department.
The Department shall give the Grantee in violation of the
Rule or this Project Agreement a notice in writing of the
particular violations stating a reasonable time to comply.
32. In the event of conflict in the provisions of the Rule, the
Project Agreement and the Project Application, the
provisions of the Rule shall control over this Project
Agreement and this Project Agreement shall control over the
Project Application documents.
33. If the Department determines that site control is not
sufficient under the Rule or has been compromised, the
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Department shall give the applicant a notice in writing and
a reasonable time to comply. If the deficiency cannot be
reasonably corrected within the time specified in the
notice, the Department shall cancel this Project Agreement.
34. In accordance with the LWCF Act, Program funds will be made
available contingent upon an annual appropriation to each
State by Congress. The State of Florida's performance and
obligation to pay under thi s Agreement is contingent upon
an, annual appropriation of spending authority by the
Florida Legislature. The parties hereto understand that
this Agreement is not a commitment of future
appropriations.
35. A. The Grantee certifies that no Federal appropriated
funds have been paid or will be paid, on or after
December 22, 1989, by or on behalf of the Grantee, to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence
an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress, in connection with
the awarding, renewal, amending or modifying of any
Federal contract, grant, or cooperative agreement. If
any non-Federal funds are used for lobbying activities
as described above, the Grantee shall submit
Attachment B, Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of
Lobbying Activities" (attached hereto and made a part
hereof) , and shall file quarterly updates of any
material changes. The Grantee shall require the
language of this certification to be included in all
subcontracts, and all subcontractors shall certify and
disclose accordingly. (43 CFR Part 18)
B. In accordance with Section 216.347, Florida Statutes,
the Grantee is hereby prohibited from using funds
provided by this Agreement for the purpose of lobbying
the Legislature, the judicial branch or a state
agency.
36. A. No person on the grounds of race, creed, color,
national origin, age, sex, marital status or
disability, shall be excluded from participation in;
be denied the proceeds or benefits of; or be otherwise
subjected to discrimination in performance of this
Project Agreement.
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B. An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the
discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid on a
contract to provide goods or services to a public
entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a
public entity for the construction or repair of a
public building or public work, "may not submit bids on
leases of real property to a public entity, may not
award or perform work as a contractor, supplier,
subcontractor, or consultant under contract with any
public entity, and may not transact business wi th any
public entity. The Florida Department of Management
Services is responsible for maintaining the
discriminatory vendor list and intends to post the
list. on its website. Questions regarding the
discriminatory vendor list may be directed to the
Florida Department of Management Services, Office of
Supplier Diversity at (850)487-0915.
37. Each party hereto agrees that it shall be solely
responsible for the wrongful acts of its employees and
agents. However, nothing contained herein shall constitute
a waiver by either party of its sovereign immunity or the
provisions of s. 768.28, Florida Statutes, and other
statutes that provide immunity to the Department or the
State.
38. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted
vendor list following a conviction for public entity crime
may not perform work as a grantee; contractor, supplier,
subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any
public entity, and may not transact business with any
public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in
s. 287.017, Florida Statutes, or Category Two, for a period
of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted
vendor list.
39. A. In accordance with Executive Order 12549, Debarment
and Suspension (43 CFR Part 12) , the Grantee shall
agree and certify that neither it, nor its principals,
is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for
debarment, 'declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction by any
federal department or agency; and, that the Grantee
shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier
contract, or other covered transaction, with a person
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who is similarly debarred or suspended from
participating in this covered transaction, unless
authorized in writing by USDOI to the Department.
B. Upon execution of this Agreement by the Grantee, the
Grantee shall complete, sign and return a ~ of the
form entitled "Certification Regarding Debarments,
Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -
Lower Tier Federally Funded Transactions", attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Attachment C.
C. As required by paragraphs A and B above, the Grantee
shall include the language of this section, and
Attachment C in all subcontracts or lower tier
agreements executed to support the Grantee's work
under this Agreement.
40. This Project Agreement has been delivered in the State of
Florida and shall be construed in accordance wi th the laws
of Florida. Wherever possible, each provision of this
Project Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to
be effective and valid under applicable law,' but if any
provision of this Project Agreement shall be prohibited or
invalid under applicable Florida law, such provi s ion shall
be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or
invalidi ty, . without invalidating the remainder of such
provision or the remaining provisions of this Project
Agreement. Any action hereon or in connection herewith
shall be brought in Leon County, Florida unless prohibited
by applicable law.
41. No delay or failure to exercise any right, power or remedy
accruing to either party upon breach or default by either
party under. this Project Agreement, shall impair any such
right, power or remedy of either party; nor shall such
delay or failure be construed as a waiver of any such
breach or default, or any similar breach or default
thereafter. ~
42. This Project Agreement is not intended nor shall it be
construed as granting any rights, privileges or interest in
any third party without mutual written agreement of the
parties hereto.
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43. This Project Agreement is an exclusive contract and may not
be assigned in whole or in part without the Prior written
approval of the Department.
44. This Project Agreement represents the entire agreement of
the parties. Any alterations, variations, changes,
modifications or waivers of provisions of this Project
Agreement shall only be valid when they have been reduced
to writing, duly executed by each of the parties hereto,
and attached to the original of this Project Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
Agreement to be duly executed, the day and year last written
below.
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT CITY OF WINTER S~gINGS
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
By: ~ ;5~ ~....~...~
By : '. > :'!:.t?' .
Division Director Person AuthorizeCl to Sign
Division of Recreation and Parks
and State Liaison Officer RonaldW. McLemore
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(or DeSigne~ ~ Printed Nc!une'.
Date: "U_o
7Z~# (/. ~ City Manager
Title
Date: March 12, 2003
Address: Address: City of Winter Springs
Bureau of Design and Recreation 1126 East State Road 434
Services Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Division of Recreation and Parks
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Mail Station 585
Talla~~da 32399-3000
DEP Grant Manager
Approved as to Form and Legality
for use for one year by Suzanne Brantley,
Assistant General Counsel, on
February 19, 2003.
Grantee Attorney
Attachments:
Attachment A - Special Audit Requirements (5 pages)
Attachment B - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (2 pages)
Attachment C - Certification Regarding Debarment/Suspension (2 pages)
FPS-A053
Revised 01/03
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ATTACHMENT A
SPECIAL AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
The administration of resources awarded by the Department of Environmental Protection (which may be referred to
as the "Department", "DEP", "FDEP" or "Grantor", or other name in the contract/agreement) to the recipient
(which may be referred to as the "Contractor", Grantee" or other name in the contract/agreement) may be subject
to audits and/or monitoring by the Department of Environmental Protection, as described in this attachments,
MONITORING
In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-B3 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 with any monitoring
procedures/processes deemed appropriate by the Department of Environmental Protection. In the event the
Department of Environmental Protection detem1ines that a limited scope audit of the recipient is appropriate, the
.' recipient agrees to comply with any additional insb'uctions provided by the Department to the recipient regarding
such audit. The recipient further agrees to comply and cooperate with any inspections, reviews, investigations, or
audits deemed necessary by the Chief Financial Officer or Auditor GeneraL
AUDITS
PART I: FEDERALLY FUNDED
This part is applicable if the recipient is a State or local government or a non-profit organization as defined in OMB
Circular A-B3, as revised.
1. In the event that the recipient expends $300,000 or more in Federal awards in its fiscal year, the recipient
must have a single or program-specific audi t conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular
A-B3, as revised, EXHIBIT 1 to this Agreement indicates Federal funds awarded through the Department
of Environmental Protection 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 of Environmental Protection. The determination of amounts of Federal awards expended
should be in accordance with the guidelines established by OMB Circular A-B3, as revised. An audit of
the recipient conducted by the Auditor General in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-B3,
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 in Federal awards in its fiscal year, an audit conducted in
accordance with the provisions of OMB Ci rcular A-B3, as revised, is not required. In the event that the
recipient expends less than $300,000 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).
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4. The recipient may access information regarding the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) via
the internet at http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/cfda.
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PART II: STATE FUNDED
This part is applicable if the recipient is a nonstate entity as defined by Section 215.97(2)(1), Florida Statutes.
1. In the event that the recipient expends a total amount of State financial assistance equal to or in excess of
$300,000 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 Chief Financial Officer; and Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities)
or 10.650 (nonprofit and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General. EXHIBIT I to this
Agreement indicates State financial assistance awarded through the Department of Environmental
Protection 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 of Environmental Protection, other state agencies, and other nonstate
entities. State financial assistance does not include Federal direct or pass-through awards and resources
received by anonstate 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
ofa fmancial reporting package as defined by Section 215.97(2)(d), 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, 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 in State fmancial 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 non-State 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. For information regarding the Florida Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA), a recipient should
access the Florida Single Audit Act website located at http://sun6.dms.state.fl.us/fsaa/catalog.htm or the
Governor's Office of Policy and Budget website located at http://www.eog.state.fl.us/ for assistance. . In
addition to the above websites, the following websites may be accessed for information: Legislature's
Website http://www.1eg.state.fl.us/, Governor's Web site http://www.flgov.com/, Department of Banking
and Finance's Website http://www.dbf.state.fl.us/, and the Auditor General's Website
http://www.state.fl.us/audgen.
PART ill: OTHER AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
(NOTE: This part would be used to specify any additional audit requirements imposed by the State awarding entity
that are solely a matter of that State awarding entity's policy (i.e., the audit is not required by Federal or State laws
and is not in conflict with other Federal or State alldit requirements). Pursuant to Section 215.97(7)(m), Florida
Statutes, State agencies may conduct or arrange for (/lldits of State financial assistance that are in addition to audits
conducted in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes. In such an event, the State awarding agency must
arrange/or fUnding thefUll cost of such additional audits.)
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-I33, as revised, by or on behalf of the recipient directly to each of the following:
A, . The Department ofEnvironmentall'rotection at the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Envi ronmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
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B, The Federal Audit Clearinghouse designated in OMB Circular A-133, as revised (the number of
copies required by Sections .320 (c1)(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 (f),
OMB Circular A-133, as revised.
2. Pursuant to Section .320(f), OMB Circular A-B3, 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 of Environmental Protection the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
3. Copies offmancial 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 of Environmental Protection at the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
B: The Auditor General's Office at the following address:
State of Florida Auditor General
Room 401, Claude Pepper Building
111 West Madison Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1450
4, Copies of reports or management letters required by PART III of this Agreement shall be submitted by or
on behalf of the recipient directlv to the Department of Environmental Protection at the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Envi ronmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
5, Any reports, management letters, or other information required to be submitted to the Department of
Environmental Protection pursuant to this Agreement shall be submitted timely in accordance with OMB
Circular A-B3, Florida Statutes, or 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 of Environmental Protection
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.
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PART V: RECORD RETENTION
The recipient shall retain sufficient records demonstrating its compliance with the terms of this Agreement for a
period of 5 years from the date the audit report is issued, and shall allow the Department of Environmental
Protection, or its designee, Chief Financial Officer, or Auditor General access to such records upon request. The
recipient shall ensure that audit working papers are made available to the Department of Environmental Protection,
or its designee, Chief Financial Officer, or Auditor General upon request for a period of 3 years from the date the
audit report is issued, unless extended in writing by the Department of Environmental Protection,
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FUNDS AWARDED TO THE RECIPIENT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
Federal Resources Awarded to the Recipient Pursuant to this Agreement Consist of the Following:
Federal State
Program CFDA Appropriation
Number Federal Agency Number CFDA Title Funding Amount Category
12-00442 U.S. Department of 15-916 . Land and Water Conservation Fund $200,000.00 140001-03
Interior
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State Resources Awarded to the Recipient Pursuant to this Agreement Consist of the Following Matching Resources for Federal Programs: "__ I
Federal State
Program Appropriation
Number Federal Agency CFDA CFDA Title Funding Amount Category
State Resources Awarded to the Recipient Pursuant to this AqreementConsist of the Following Resources Subiect to Section 215.97, F.S.:
Catalog of
State .
Financial CSFA Title State
State State Assistance or Appropriation
Program Funding Source Fiscal Year Number Funding Source Description Funding Amount Category
Number \
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I Total Award I $200,000.00 -
For each program identified above, the recipient shall comply with the program requirements described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
(htto://asoe.os.dhhs.aov/cfdal and/or the Rorida Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) fhtto://sun6.dms.state.f1,us/fsaa/cataloa.html. The services/purposes for which the
funds are to be used are induded In the Contract scope of services/work. Any match required by the redpient is dearly indicated in the Contract,
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0348.0046
ATTACHMENT B
DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.c. 1352
(See reverse for public burden disclosure.)
1, Type of Federal Action: 2. Status of Federal Action: 3. Report Type: .
D D D
a. contract a. bid/offer/application a. initial filing
b. grant b. initial award b, material change
c. cooperative agreement
d. loan c. post-award For Material Change Only:
e. loan guarantee
f. loan insurance year quarter
date of last report
4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity: S. If Reporting Entity in No.4 Is Subawardee, Enter Name
and Address of Prime:
o Prime o Subawardee
Tier , if known:
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Congressional District, if known: Congressional District, if known:
6. Federal Department/Agency: 7. Federal Program NameJDescription:
CFDA Number, if applicable:
8. Federal Action Number, if known: 9. A ward Amount, if known:
$
10, a. Name and Address of Lobbying Entity b, Individuals Performing Services (including address if
(if individual, last name, first name, MI): different from No. lOa)
(last name, first name, MI):
(attach Continuation Sheet( s)
11. Information requested through this fonn Is authorl2ed by titie 31 U,S.C. Signature:
section 1352, Tbls disclosure of lobbying activities .Is a material Print Name:
representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above
when this transactIon was made or entered Into, ThIs disclosure Is required
pursuant to 31 U.S,C, 1352. This InformatIon will be reported to Congress Title:
semi-annually and will be available for public inspection. Any person who
falls to me the required disclosure sball be subject to a civil penalty of not Telephone No.: Date:
less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure,
Authorized for Local Reproduction
Standard Form - ILL (Rev 7 - 97)
Form DEP 55.221 (01101)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether sub awardee or prime Federal recipient, at
the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous fIling, pursuant to title 31
U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any
lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered
Federal action. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the
implementing guidance published by.the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.
1. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to
influence the outcome of a covered Federal action.
2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.
3. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a followup report caused by a material
change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred.
Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by the reporting entity for this covered Federal
action.
4. Enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional
District, if known. Check the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is or
expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier of the subawardee, e.g., the first
subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts,
subgrants and contract awards under grants.
5. If the organization fIling the report in item 4 checks "Subawardee", then enter the full name, address,
city, state and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.
6. Enter. the name of the Federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one
organizational level below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United
States Coast Guard.
7. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter
the full Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements,
loans, and loan commitments.
8. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in
item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal(RFP) number; Invitation for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement
number; the contract, grant, or loan award number; the application/proposal control number assigned
by the Federal agency). . Include pref"Ixes, e.g., "RFP-DE-90-001."
9. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency,
enter the Federal amount of the awardlloan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.
10. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the lobbying entity engaged by the reporting
entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered Federal action.
(b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services, and include full address if different
from 10 (a). Enter Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial (MI).
11. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her name, title and telephone number.
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it
displays a valid OMB Control Number, The valid 'OMB control number for this information collection is OMB No. 0348-0046. Public
reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information, Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, Including suggestions
for reduc1n this burden to the Office of Mana ement and Bud et Pa erwork Reduction Pro ect 0348.004 Wasbln on D.C. 20503.
Form DEP 55-221 (01/01)
DEP Agreement No. LW442, Attachment B, Page 2 of 2
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ATTACHMENT C
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENTS, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND
VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION-LOWER TIER FEDERALLY FUNDED TRANSACTIONS
DEP AGREEMENT NO: LW442
1. The undersigned hereby certifies that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
2. The undersigned also certifies that it and its principals:
(a) Have not within a three-year period preceding this certification been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered
against them for 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 of Federal or
State anti-trust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records,
making false statements, or receiving stolen property.
(b) Are not presently indicted for or othelWise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or
local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 2.(a) of this Certification; and
(c) Have not within a three-year period preceding this certification had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or
local) terminated for cause or default.
3. Where the undersigned is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, an explanation shall be attached to this
certification.
Dated this day of ,20_.
By
Authorized Signature/Contractor
Typed Nametritle
Contractor's Firm Name
Street Address
Building, Suite Number
City/StatelZip Code
Area Codetrelephone Number
Form DEP 55-220 (01/01) Page 1 of2
DEP Agreement No. LW442, Attachment ~ Page 1 ~f 2
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT,
SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION.
LOWER TIER FEDERALLY FUNDED TRANSACTIONS
1. By signing and submitting this form, the certifying party is providing the certification set out below.
2, The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was
entered into. If it is later determined that the certifying party knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other
remedies available to the Federal Government, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or agencies with which this
transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
3. The certifying party shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this contract is submitted if at any time the
certifying party learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed
circumstances.
4. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, primary
covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the
Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this
contract is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
5. The certifying party agrees by submitting this contract that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not
knowing~y enter into any lower tier contract, or other covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48
CFR 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered
transaction, unless authorized by the DEP or agency with which this transaction originated.
6. The certifying party further agrees by executing this contract that it will include this clause titled "Certification' Regarding
Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all
contracts or lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction
that it is not is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous: A participant may decide the method and
frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals, Each participant may, but is not required to, check the
Nonprocurement List (Telephone No. (202) 501-4740 or (202) 501-4873.) .
8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good
faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that
which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly
enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is p~posed for debarment under 48 CFR 9, subpart 9.4,
suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies
available to the Federal Government, the DEP or agency, with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies,
including suspension and/or debarment.
DEP FORM 55-220 (01/01) Page 2 of 2
DEP Agreement No. L W442, Attachment ~ Page 2 of 2
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LWCF
COMMENCEMENT
DOCUMENTS
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PACKET
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FY 2001-2002
THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS MUST
BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE BUREAU
. OF DESIGN AND RECREA nON SERVICES PRIOR
TO THE FIRST REIMBURSEMENT FOR
DEVEJ_OPMENT OR ACQUISITION
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM
Required Project Commencement Documentation
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Document Acquisition Development
Grantee Documentation of X
Condemnation (if applicable)
Written Offer to Purchase with X
Statement Of, or Waiver Of, Just
Compensation
Relocation Plan for Displaced Residents X
(pL 91-646, if applicable)
Mean or Ordinary High Water Survey, X
if applicable
Appraisals (2 copies) X
Boundary Survey (2 copies) X X
Title Search X X
Site Plan (2 copies) X
List of Facilities and Improvements X
for Construction With Related Costs ,
. Permitting Certification X
Development projects using land value as match, will need to provide 2 copies of Appraisals, a
Waiv.er of Just Compensation and a Relocation Plan for Displaced Residents (pL 91-646) in
addition to the required development docuqlents listed above,
FPS- A050
Revised (10/02) .
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Prior to reimbursement or commencement of project acquisition, submit the following items
to the Department'for approval:
1, All acquisition projects must follow the quidelines set forth in the Land and Water Conservation
Fund Program Grants-in-Aid Manual.
2. A_self contained narrative appraisal. The appraisal must be prepared by an appraiser on
DEP's Division of State Lands (DSL) approved appraiser list. If the property is $500,000 or
less in appraised value, one appraisal is required. If the property exceeds $500,000 in
appraised value, two appraisals are required. The appraisal(s) shaH be dated no earlier than
(6) months prior to the closing date of the applic'ation period.). The appraisal(s) will be
reviewed by a fee appraiser under contract with DSL. Payment of appraisal review fees will be
the responsibility of the grantee and will be made by the grantee upon and pursuant to
direction of the Bureau 'of Design and_Recreation Services. These costs are not reimbursable.
(2 copies)
3. A boundary survey of the project site, which includes a legal description of the property,
prepared, signed an.d sealed by a Florida, registered landsurveyor. The survey must be
updated to within one year of the closing date ofthe application submission period. (2 copies)
4. The results of a title search of the project area covering the thirty (30) year period prior to
approval by Department Secretary, or a copy of title insurance. If a title search has not been
done or title insurance has not been purchased, the grantee's attorney can attest to a clear
title ~wned by the grantee, with no liens or taxes held against the property.
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LWCF APPRAISAL REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. The appraisal shall be updated to within six months prior to the
closing date of the submission period.
2. Appraiser(s) must be on the LIST OF APPROVED APPRAISERS maintained by
DEP Bureau of Appraisal. Contact the DEP Bureau of Appraisal, 850)
245-2658 or check the following web site for those in your geographic
area:http://www.dep.state.fl.us/lands/appraisal/index.htm
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3. If the property is valued over $500,000, two appraisals are required.
4. The property survey should be completed prior to appraisal so that it
can be utilized by the'appraiser(s).
5. All appraisals MUST be submitted with the Approved Project
Documentation.
6. If there are occupied homes or businesses on the property, then
. requirements of P.L.91-646 (Uniform Relocation Ac~) must be met by
the sponsor. A relocation plan for helping occupants relocate must be
developed and submitted with the Approved Project Documentation.
7: The grant and match may total no more than the amount of the lowest
approved appraisal (for the land) or the negotiated purchase price,
which ever is less.
8. The purchase or donation cannot be completed (no final negotiations or
transfer ot' title) prior to the receipt of an executed project
agreement.
9. If the proposed project boundaries include or is bounded by water a
Mean High Water Survey must be done within forty-five (45) days of the
appraisal.
INFORMATION FOR APPRAISERS
You should inform the selected appraiser(s) of the following:
f. All appraisals must conform to Federal Uniform Appraisal
Standards.
2. PrQvide specific information regarding the number of appraisals
(copies) needed. DEP requires two full copies of each appraisal.
.3. The appraiser(s) must write to the property owner(s) offering the
opportunity to inspect the. site together.
4. Recreation/open space/preservation may NOT be the highest and best
use.
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5. A 10 year history of conveyance must be included.
6. A three year history of assessed value must be included.
7. If there are any buildings (or other development) on the property,
these must be addressed separately from the land value (at depreciated
value) .
8. If donated land value is to be used as match, the appraiser(s) must
appraise the property in parcels. (e.g. A = the parcel to be purchased
by the grant, B = the parcel to be used as match.) Please clarify
with the appraiser(s) how much acreage will be in each individual
parcel so that the grant and match are of equal value.
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ST A TEl\1ENT OF JUST COMPENSATION
This infonnation should be included in a letter from the project sponsor to the
owner of the project site prior to closing on all acquisition projects:
is now in the process of acquiring property necessary for
(Acquiring Agency)
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recreational purposes. Title records indicate that you are the record owner(s) of real property
located in the State of Florida, County of , more particularly described as
follows: (or as attached)
(Either include or attach a legal description - the survey and boundary map from the application
may be used.)
Since your property is within the project area, itis necessary to acquire the property for
this project.
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We are prepared to commence negotiations with you for the purchase of your property
subject to any existing easements or restrictions of record and excepting and reserving the
following interests which will not be acquired and for which no value is included in our estimate
of just compensation:
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In compliance with Section 301 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
AcquisItion Policies Act of 1970, Public Law 91-646, an estimate of just compensation in the
amount of $ has been made for the interest to be acquired in tile above-described
(or referenced) property. This amount is based upon a state approved appraisal prepared under
contract for the . The
(Acquiring Agency)
appraisal takes into consideration the location of your property, its highest and best use, current
land sales of properties similar to your property and other indicators of value.
The amount is not less than the appraiser's opinion of fair market value which was
determined after a personal inspection of your property, at which time, you or your representative
were given the opportunity to accompany him.
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This amount includes compensation for the land, improvements, severance, if any, and
any other elements of value. The separate amounts established for each of these elements are as
follows:
LAND:
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IMPROVEMENTS:
Buildings
Structures
DAMAGE TO THE REMAINDER:
OTHER:
TO'f.AL:
Any increase or decrease in the market valuation caused by the public improvement for
which the property is to be acquired, or by the likelihood that the project would be acquired for
such improvement or project, other than that
due to physical deterioration within the reasonable control of the owner, has been disregarded in
making the determination of just compensation.
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The proposes to purchase your property
(Acquiring Agency)
for the amount indicated above. In this regard, you will be contacted by a representative of this
agency with a view towards 'completing the details of the acquisition. Also, at that time you will
be advised as to relocation benefits available to you or any others that may be using or occupying
the property. Please note that these benefits are separate from, and in addition to, the sum
proposed as the purchase price for your property.
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708-2799
Telephone: (407)327-6599
Fax: (407)327-4763
Parks & Recreation Dept.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, City Clerk
FROM: Chuck Pula, Director
Parks and Recreation
RE: Florida DEP, Land and Water Conservation Fund Program-Project
Agreement Acquisition
DATE: April 25, 2003
Attached is the executed original of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Land and
Water Conservation Fund Program FY 2001-2002 Project Agreement Acquisition for your files.
It was approved for execution by the City Commission on 3/10/2003.