10/02/2015 Agenda (09/04/15 Continuation) Port of the Islands Community Improvement Dist ct fJ
Board of Supervisors
J. Anthony Davis, Chairman Calvin Te By , 'strict Manager
Norine Dillon,Vice Chairperson Daniel Cox,District Counsel
Dale Lambert,Assistant Secretary Ronald Benson,District Engineer
Theodore Bissell,Assistant Secretary
Richard Ziko,Assistant Secretary
q/'-f-'t5 Continued Meeting Agenda
Friday, October 2,2015 — 10:00 a.m.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Public Comment on Agenda Items
3. Discussion of the Severn Trent Services Contract
4. Supervisors' Requests
5. Public Comment Period
6. Adjournment
The next meeting is scheduled for Friday,October 16,2015 at 10:00 a.m.
District Office: Meeting Location:
Severn Trent Services,Inc. Orchid Cove Clubhouse
5911 Country Lakes Drive 25005 Peacock Lane
Fort Myers,Florida 33905 Naples,Florida 34114
239-245-7118 http://pnicid.com/ 239-430-0806
October 1,2015:
AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE
Between
SEVERN TRENT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES,INC.
and
PORT OF THE ISLANDS COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
_October 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article 1 DEFINITIONS 1
Article 2 PURPOSE 6
Article 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE PARTIES 6
Section 3.1 Representations and Warranties of the District 6
Section 3.2 Representations and Warranties of the Operator 7
Section 3.3 Disclosure of Information 8
Article 4 SCOPE OF SERVICES AND OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES 8
Section 4.1 General 8
Section 4.2 Standard of Care 8
Section 4.3 Process Control 8
Section 4.4 Routine Maintenance of the Facilities and Equipment 9
Section 4.5 Repairs and Replacement 9
Section 4.6 Staffing 10
Section 4.7 Disposal of Process Residue 10
Section 4.8 Testing and Laboratory Analysis 10
Section 4.9 Odor and Noise Control 11
Section 4.10 Safety 11
Section 4.11 Communications 11
Section 4.12 Reports 11
Section 4.13 Emergency Response 12
Section 4.14 Accounting Records 13
Section 4.15 Inventory and Condition of Facilities Equipment 13
Section 4.16 Mosquito Control 13
Section 4.17 Manufacturers' Warranties 14
Section 4.18 Additional Services 14
Section 4.19 Meter Installation and Inspection Services 14
Section 4.20 Customer Service,Meter Reading and Utility Billing Services 14
Section 4.21 Chemicals 17
Section 4.22 Mosquito Control Chemicals 18
Section 4.23 Additional Field Services 18
Article 5 CAPITAL PROJECTS 19
Article 6 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 19
Section 6.1 Environmental Compliance Guarantee 19
Section 6.2 Fines and Penalties 19
Article 7 DISTRICT'S RESPONSIBILITIES 20
Section 7.1 District's and Operator's Representatives 20
Section 7.2 Permits 20
Section 7.3 Utilities 20
Section 7.4 Compliance with Laws 20
Section 7.5 License to Use the Facilities 20
Section 7.6 Notice of Litigation 20
Section 7.7 Access 21
Section 7.8 Combined Sewer Overflow and Infiltration and Inflow 20
Section 7.9 Approval or Disapproval of Proposed Extraordinary Costs 20
Section 7.10 General Authority 21
Article 8 COMPENSATION 21
Section 8.1 Annual Fee 21
Section 8.2 Other Costs and Expenses 21
Section 8.3 Change in Scope 22
Section 8.4 Taxes 23
Section 8.5 Accrual of Interest on Late Payments 23
Article 9 TERM AND TERMINATION 23
Section 9.1 Term 23
Section 9.2 Termination 23
Article 10 RISK MANAGEMENT 24
Section 10.1 Indemnification 24
Section 10.2 Operator's Insurance 24
Section 10.3 District Insurance 25
Section 10.4 Operator's Liability 25
Article 11 DISPUTE RESOLUTION 25
Section 11.1 Applicability 25
Section 11.2 Disputes 25
Section 11.3 Selection of Independent Engineer 26
Section 11.4 Replacement of the Independent Engineer 26
Section 11.5 Covenant to Continue Work 26
Article 12 MISCELLANEOUS 26
Section 12.1 Relationship 26
Section 12.2 Construction 26
Section 12.3 Entire Agreement;Amendments 27
Section 12.4 Waiver 27
Section 12.5 Assignment 27
Section 12.6 Force Majeure 27
Section 12.7 Governing Law and Venue 27
Section 12.8 Notices 27
Section 12.9 Severability 28
Section 12.10 Counterparts 28
Section 12.11 Modification of Agreement 28
Section 12.12 Survival 28
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Scope of Work—Operations Services
Exhibit B Scope of Work—Utility Billing and Customer Service
Exhibit C Scope of Work—Field Services
Exhibit D District's Environmental Permits
Exhibit E Meter Installation Fee Schedule
Exhibit F Labor and Equipment Rates
Exhibit G Mosquito Control Areas
Exhibit H Description of Facilities
Exhibit I Baseline Conditions
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WASTEWATER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT(hereinafter,the"Agreement")is made and entered into this day
of 2015, by and between Port of the Islands CID, a municipal corporation organized under
the laws of the State of Florida (hereinafter the "District"), and Severn Trent Environmental Services,
Inc., a Texas corporation with its principal place of business at 16337 Park Row, Houston, Texas 77084
(hereinafter the"Operator").
WHEREAS, pursuant to a Water and Wastewater Operation and Maintenance Agreement(the "Original
Agreement") between the parties dated as of July 2006, the District hired Operator to operate and
maintain the District's Facilities(defined below);and
WHEREAS,the parties duly amended the Original Agreement in August 2011;and
WHEREAS,the parties now desire to enter into this Agreement which supersedes the Original Agreement and the
prior amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, and subject to the terms and
conditions herein stated,the parties agree as follows:
Article 1 DEFINITIONS
"Abnormal or Biologically Toxic Material" is defined as any substance or combination of substances
contained in the raw water or influent wastewater received or treated at any of the Facilities in sufficient
concentrations or amounts so as to either:
(i) interfere with the biological processes necessary for the removal of organic and chemical
constituents from the water or wastewater in a manner required to meet Applicable Law
including the discharge limits specified in the District's Environmental Permit(s);or
(ii) cause the effluent wastewater discharged from the Facilities or the Process Residue to
become hazardous waste as defined under RCRA and/or hazardous substances as defined
under CERCLA.
Abnormal or Biologically Toxic Materials may include, but are not limited to, concentrations of heavy
metals,phenols,cyanides,pesticides,herbicides,priority pollutants as listed by USEPA,or any substance
that violates the local or USEPA standards for finished water after the routine processing of the influent
water or wastewater.
"Adjustment Date"shall mean October 1 n of each and every year following the Commencement Date.
"Affiliate"shall mean"related parties"to the Operator and District within the meaning of Section 144(a)
(3)of the Internal Revenue Code.
"Agreement"is defined in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"Agreement Year" is defined as any consecutive twelve (12) month period during the term of the
Agreement (including the renewal options) that begins on the Commencement Date and subsequently
ends on each anniversary of that date.
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"Annual Chemical Budget" is defined as the total of all Operator expenditures incurred in the
performance of Operator's obligations under Section 4.21 in an amount up to a maximum of Twenty
Thousand Dollars($20,000)for each Agreement Year,which is separate from the Base Compensation.
"Annual Maintenance Expenditures" is defined as the total of all expenses incurred annually by the
Operator in connection with the discharge of its maintenance responsibilities as provided by Section 4.4
of this Agreement;provided however that the Annual Maintenance Expenditures shall exclude Operator's
direct labor expenses and related benefits for those individuals exclusively assigned by the Operator to the
operations and maintenance of the Facilities and whose cost is included in the Base Compensation
hereunder. The Annual Maintenance Expenditures shall specifically include, but shall not be limited to,
all materials, supplies, parts, tools,outside subcontractors, specialized services, rental equipment and all
of the Operator's overtime costs and related benefits, as well as the cost of Operator's personnel not
exclusively assigned to the operation and maintenance of the Facilities at an agreed hourly billing rate.
As stated in Section 4.5 hereunder, any individual expenditure for the repair and/or replacement of
Facilities' equipment or structure, other than a Capital Improvement, whose unit cost (as to any single
event or function) exceeds Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) shall be subject to the District's prior
approval. The cost of such approved expenditures shall be included in the Annual Maintenance
Expenditures.
"Annual Mosquito Control Chemical Budget"is defined as the total of all Operator expenditures incurred
in the performance of Operator's obligations under Section 4.22 in an amount up to a maximum of Ten
Thousand Dollars($8,000)for each Agreement Year,which is separate from the Base Compensation.
"Annual Process Residue Budget" is defined as the total of all Operator expenditures incurred in the
performance of Operator's obligations under Section 4.7 in an amount up to a maximum of Fifteen
Thousand Dollars($12,000)for each Agreement Year,which is separate from the Base Compensation.
"Annual Repair and Maintenance Budget"is defined as the total of all Annual Maintenance Expenditures
in an amount up to a maximum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars($20,000)for each Agreement Year,which is
separate from the Base Compensation.
"Annual Instrumentation/Technology Budget"is defined as the total of all Operator expenditures incurred
in the performance of Operator's obligations under Section 4.22 in an amount up to a maximum of Ten
Thousand Dollars($15,000)for each Agreement Year,which is separate from the Base Compensation.
"Applicable Law"is defined as those laws, rules,regulations,codes,administrative and judicial orders,
directives,guidelines,judgments,rulings,interpretations or similar requirements or actions of any federal,
state, local government, agency, executive or administrative body of any of the foregoing, including
CERCLA and RCRA, in each case which pertain to the(a)parties' respective responsibilities wider this
Agreement; (b) operation or maintenance of the Facilities;(c)health and welfare of individuals working
at or visiting the Facilities; and (d) the collection, delivery, treatment and disposal of the District's
wastewater, Process Residue and/or related wastes. This definition specifically includes the terms,
conditions,requirements or schedules of any administrative or judicial settlement or enforcement related,
in any way, to the Facilities,to the collection,delivery,pretreatment or treatment of the District's water
and wastewater;to the handling,transportation,treatment and disposal of Process Residue;and to each of
the District's environmental permits issued for the Facilities.
"Authorized Representative"is defined in Section 7.1 of this Agreement.
"Base Compensation"shall mean the Operator's base monthly fee for its performance of the Services.
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"Baseline Conditions"shall mean the hydraulic influent flow of wastewater received and/or processed at
the Facilities and the maximum wastewater influent loading limits contained in such influent wastewater
set out in Exhibit I. The Baseline Conditions shall be reset and adjusted on each and every Adjustment
Date to reflect the actual influent hydraulic flows and loadings processed at the Facilities during the
Agreement Year just ended.
"Capital Improvement(s)" shall mean changes, modifications, additions or upgrades to the Facilities
constructed or implemented by the District or with the District's prior approval.
"CERCLA" is defined as the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and
Liability Act,as same may be amended from time to time,42 USC §9601 et seq.
"Change of Law"is defined as the occurrence of any of the events listed in(i)through(iv)below,which
results or can reasonably be expected to result in(a) the need to make a Capital Improvement at or to the
Facilities in order for the Operator to operate the Facilities in accordance with this Agreement and
Applicable Law; or (b) an increase or decrease to the cost of managing, operating or maintaining the
Facilities in accordance with this Agreement and Applicable Law;or(c)a material and adverse effect on
the scope of the Operator's liabilities or obligations under this Agreement:
(I) there is passed or promulgated any federal, state or other local law, statute, ordinance,
rule or regulation different from those existing on the date this Agreement is executed;or
(ii) there is passed or promulgated any amendment to, or change in, federal, state or other
local law, statute, ordinance, rule or regulation (including any applicable sales tax
regulation)following the date of this Agreement;or
(iii) following the execution of this Agreement, there comes into existence an order or
judgment of any federal,state or local court,administrative agency or other governmental
body containing interpretations of any Applicable Law relating to the operation or
maintenance of the Facilities or the health and safety of the Operator's employees that is
inconsistent with generally accepted interpretations in effect on the date this Agreement
is executed;or
(iv) after the effective date of this Agreement, any change occurs which affects the issuance
or renewal,or causes a suspension,termination,interruption,revocation,denial or failure
of renewal (for reasons other than Operator fault or failure by the Operator to comply
with the terms of this Agreement)of any official permit,license or necessary approval by
the USEPA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or the State
Environmental Agency.
"Chemical Reimbursement Amount"is defined in Section 4.21(b).
"Chemical Shortfall Amount"is defined in Section 4.21(b).
"Commencement Dale"shall mean the date designated by the parties hereunder for the commencement
of their respective obligations. The parties agree the Commencement Date shall be October 1,2015.
"District"is defined in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"District's Environmental Permit(s)" or "Environmental Permit(s)" shall refer to the District's
Discharge Permits and all other permits and licenses issued to the District and required for the supply of
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finished water from the Facilities. Copies of all Environmental Permits are attached as Exhibit D to this
Agreement.
"District's Discharge Permit(s)" and/or "Discharge Permit(s)" shall refer to all permits and licenses
issued to District and required for the discharge of wastewater from the Facilities.Copies of all Discharge
Permits are attached as Exhibit D to this Agreement.
"Environmental Compliance Guarantee"is defined in Section 6.1.
"Facilities" or "District's Facilities" is defined as the water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment
plant and all associated facilities,as described in Exhibit H.
"Force Majeure" is defined as any act, event or condition to the extent it adversely impacts the cost of
performance of, or adversely affects the ability of, either party to perform any obligation under this
Agreement(except for payment obligations)if such act,event or condition,in light of any circumstances
which should have been known or reasonably believed to have existed at the time, is beyond the
reasonable control and is not a result of the willful or negligent act,error,omission or failure to exercise
reasonable diligence on the part of the party relying thereon;provided,however,that the contesting party
in good faith or failure in good faith to contest such action or inaction shall not be construed as a willful
or negligent act,error,omission or lack of reasonable diligence of either party.
(a) Inclusions subject to the foregoing, such acts, events or conditions may include,but shall not be
limited to,the following:
(i) an act of God, landslide,earthquake, fire,explosion, flood,hurricane,tornado,sabotage,
or similar occurrence, acts of a public enemy, terrorism, extortion, war, blockade,
insurrection,riot or civil disturbance;
(ii) the failure of any appropriate governmental agency or private utility to provide and
maintain utilities;
(iii) any failure of title to the Facilities or any placement or enforcement of any lien,charge or
encumbrance on the Facilities or on any improvements thereon not consented to in
writing by,or arising out of any action or agreement entered into by, either party to the
Agreement;
(iv) the inability of the Operator and its subcontractors to gain and maintain access to all areas
of the Facilities and/or adjoining the Facilities where the Operator is required to provide
services or perform any work hereunder;
(v) the preemption,confiscation,diversion,destruction or other interference by,on behalf or
with authority of a governmental body in connection with a declared or asserted public
emergency or any condemnation or other taking by eminent domain or similar action, in
the possession of property, equipment or materials located at the Facilities, or in the
performance of the Services to be performed by Operator hereunder;
(vi) strikes, work stoppages or labor disputes affecting the Operator and any subcontractor
(excluding material suppliers)of the Operator;
(vii) with respect to the Operator, the presence at the Facilities of(i) subsurface structures,
materials or conditions having historical, geological, archeological, religious or similar
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significance; (ii) any habitat of an endangered or protected species; or(iii) functioning
subsurface structures used by utilities on,underneath,near or adjacent to the Facilities;
(viii) with respect to the Operator, (i) the presence anywhere in, on or under the Facilities on
the Commencement Date of underground storage tanks; (ii) the presence of hazardous
materials or regulated substances in environmental media anywhere in, on or under the
Facilities as of the Commencement Date; (iii)the off-site migration of pollutants and/or
off-site contamination, including any migration of pollutants that is not caused by the
negligence of the Operator;or(iv)contamination of the Facilities from groundwater,soil
or airborne hazardous materials or regulated substances migrating from sources outside
the Facilities to the extent not caused by the Operator's negligence;
(ix) with respect to the Operator,damage to the Facilities caused by third parties not related to
or under the control of the Operator including, but not limited to, other contractors and
subcontractors for the District;
(x) the failure of any subcontractor or supplier to furnish services, materials, chemicals or
equipment on the dates agreed to, but only if such failure is the result of an event that
would constitute Force Majeure if it affected the Operator directly, and the Operator is
not able after exercising all reasonable efforts to timely obtain substitutes;and
(xi) the breach of this Agreement by one of the parties to the extent it adversely impacts the
non-breaching party's cost of performance under this Agreement or adversely affects the
ability of the non-breaching party to perform any obligation under this Agreement,
(b) Exclusions. None of the following acts, events or conditions shall constitute an event of Force
Majeure:
(i) general economic conditions, interest or inflation rate fluctuations, commodity prices or
changes in process,currency or exchange rate fluctuations;
(ii) changes in the financial condition of the District,the Operator or any of their Affiliates or
subcontractors;
(iii) union work rules which increase the Operator's operating cost for the Facilities;
(iv) any impact of prevailing wage laws on the Operator's costs; provided however such
requirements or demands may constitute a Change of Law entitling the Operator to
additional compensation;
(v) the consequence of Operator error, including any errors of Operator Affiliates or
subcontractors;and/or
(vi) litigation against the District and/or Operator.
"Indemnified Party"is defined in Section 10.1.
"Indemnifying Party"is defined in Section 10.1.
"Independent Engineer" refers to a nationally recognized independent consulting engineering firm
experienced in the design and/or the operation of water and/or wastewater treatment systems as selected
in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 11 herein.
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"Mosquito Control Chemical Reimbursement Amount"is defined in Section 4.22(b).
"Mosquito Control Chemical Shortfall Amount"is defined in Section 4.22(b).
"Non-Processible Water or Wastewater" is defined as wastewater (i) which contains Abnormal or
Biologically Toxic Materials;(ii)which is otherwise detrimental to the operation and performance of the
Facilities;or(iii)which exceeds the design capabilities of the Facilities as defined by the Operations and
Maintenance Manual for the Facilities or as provided in submissions made to regulatory agencies in
connection with the construction and/or the permitting of the Facilities.
"Operator"is defined in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"Original Agreement"is defined in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"Process Residue" is defined as grit, screenings and wastewater sludge generated by or through the
operation of the Facilities.
"Process Residue Reimbursement Amount"is defined in Section 4.7(c).
"Process Residue Shortfall Amount"is defined in Section 4.7(c).
"RCRA" is defined as the Resource Conservation Recovery Act, as same may be amended from time to
time,42 USC§8921 et seq.
"Repair and Maintenance Reimbursement Amount"is defined in Section 4.5(a).
"Repair and Maintenance Shortfall Amount"is defined in Section 4.5(a).
"Services"is defined in Section 4.1.
"Sewer Use Ordinance" is defined as the District's ordinance, order, regulation or policy which
establishes the requirements for persons discharging wastewater to District's sewer system,as same may
be amended from time to time.
"Shutdown" is defined as the cessation or substantial interruption of normal operations at the Facilities
due to the failure of operating equipment or interruption of the processes of the Facilities for reasons other
than the negligence of the Operator or its employees,agents or subcontractors.
"State"is defined as the State within which geographical boundaries the District is located.
"USEPA"refers to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
"Utility Billing Services"is defined in Section 4.20(b).
Article 2 PURPOSE
Commencing on the Commencement Date and during the term of this Agreement, the District agrees to
engage the Operator as an independent contractor to operate and maintain the Facilities, and Operator
agrees to operate and maintain the Facilities in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Applicable Law and all permits, licenses, manufacturer's protocols and specifications
applicable to the operation and maintenance of the Facilities. Each party hereto agrees it will cooperate in
good faith with the other and its agents, employees, representatives, officers, contractors and
subcontractors to facilitate the performance of the mutual obligations set forth in this Agreement.
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Article 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
OF THE PARTIES
Section 3.1 Representations and Warranties of the District
District hereby represents and warrants that,as of the date hereof:
(a) It is a municipal corporation of the state duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State,with all legal right,power and authority to enter into this Agreement,
to own and operate its properties,to carry on its business as now conducted and as proposed to be
conducted,and to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.
(b) This Agreement, District's execution and delivery of this Agreement and District's performance
of its obligations hereunder, have been duly and validly authorized. This Agreement has been
validly executed and delivered by District and constitutes a legal,valid and binding obligation of
District,enforceable in accordance with its terms.
(c) District's execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will not conflict with or result
in any violation of, or constitute a default or a condition which upon notice or lapse of time, or
both, would constitute a default under any judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree, rule,
regulation, permit, license, note, agreement, mortgage, deed, contract or other instruments that
apply to,or which bind District or any of its assets and properties.
(d) There are no actions, suits, proceedings or governmental investigations pending, or, to its best
knowledge, threatened against it or its assets or properties, and no judgments, decrees, orders,
rulings, writs or injunctions outstanding against it or its assets or properties, that would in any
case have a material adverse effect upon District's ability to execute this Agreement or otherwise
to consummate and perform its respective obligations hereunder.
(e) The District and its representatives are fully familiar with this Agreement and the obligations set
forth herein, including all the exhibits and schedules attached to this Agreement, if any, and
District is fully capable of performing and complying with the same.
Section 3.2 Representations and Warranties of the Operator
Operator hereby represents and warrants to the District that,as of the date hereof:
(a) It is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Florida, and qualified to conduct business in the State with full corporate power and
authority to enter into this Agreement,to carry on its business as now conducted and as proposed
to be conducted,and to enter into and perform this Agreement.
(b) This Agreement, Operator's execution and delivery of this Agreement and Operator's
performance of its obligations hereunder, have been duly and validly authorized by Operator by
all necessary corporate action. This Agreement has been validly executed and delivered by
Operator and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Operator, enforceable in
accordance with its terms.
(c) The execution,delivery and performance of this Agreement will not conflict with,or result in any
violation of, or constitute a default or a condition which upon notice of lapse of time or both,
would constitute a default, under the organizational documents of Operator nor under any
judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree, rule, regulation, permit, license, note, agreement,
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mortgage,deed,contract or other instruments that apply to, or which bind Operator or any of its
assets or properties.
(d) There are no actions, suits, proceedings or governmental investigations pending, or, to its best
knowledge, threatened against it or its assets or properties, and no judgments, decrees, orders,
rulings, writs or injunctions outstanding against it or its assets or properties, that would in any
case have a material adverse effect upon Operator's ability to execute this Agreement or
otherwise to consummate and perform its respective obligations hereunder.
(e) The Operator is fully familiar with this Agreement and the obligations set forth herein,including
all exhibits and schedules attached to this Agreement, if any, and Operator is capable of
performing and complying with same.
Section 3.3 Disclosure of Information
The District and the Operator each represent and warrant to the other that each has disclosed,and will in
the future disclose,any and all information it now has,or may have in the future,relating to the Facilities
which may be relevant to the other in performing its duties and obligations. Such information shall
include, but shall not be limited to, the appropriate sections of any vulnerability or security assessment
performed(including any vulnerability assessments performed in accordance with 42 USCS §300i-2 or
any other similar statute), environmental audits, prior permit violations and/or dealings with regulatory
agencies.
Article 4 SCOPE OF SERVICES AND OPERATOR'S
RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 4.1 General
Subject to the terms and conditions provided herein,the Operator shall provide labor,tools,utilities and
materials, including an on-site routine stock of chemicals (including mosquito control chemicals)
necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Facilities, to the extent specifically set forth in this
Article 4 (hereinafter the "Services"), and for fuel for any monthly testing of emergency generators,
lubricants for routine and preventative maintenance, laboratory and safety supplies, office supplies,
computer supplies, and duly insured and properly maintained Operator vehicles. The Services include:
(a)treatment of wastewater influent delivered to the Facilities;(b)routine preventative maintenance of the
Facilities;(c)repair and replacement of the Facilities' equipment; (d)laboratory testing and analysis;(e)
operation of the water supply well field and operation of the drinking water treatment facility; (f)
preparation and prompt delivery of all applicable and required filings, including discharge reports, to
District and to regulatory agencies as prescribed by Applicable Law; and(g)development of operations
procedural manual within ninety(90)days of the Commencement Date.
Section 4.2 Standard of Care
The Services provided under this Agreement are of a professional nature and shall be performed in
accordance with the degree of skill and care ordinarily exercised by members of Operator's profession in
the geographic region of the Facilities.
Section 4.3 Process Control
(a) The Operator shall operate and maintain the Facilities and all equipment and processes contained
therein in accordance with relevant operation and maintenance manuals for the Facilities,
Applicable Law and the Environmental Permits.
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(b) Operator will utilize a computer process control program to record all relevant process
measurements,run process calculations and generate monthly process control report. The process
control report will be submitted to the District as part of Operator's reporting requirement in
Section 4.12(a)below.
(c) During any District-approved construction or other modification of the Facilities,the District and
the Operator will work together to maintain Operator's access to the Facilities and to minimize
disruption and outages to the Facilities'existing equipment and components. The District and the
Operator will jointly develop a plan of action which will address protection to the Facilities'
equipment and processes during any such construction and/or other rehabilitation period while
providing for the continued operation of the Facilities to the extent reasonably possible.
Section 4.4 Routine Maintenance of the Facilities and Equipment
(a) Subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 4.5 and 8.2 below, the Operator shall (i) perform
routine preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and approved
operating and maintenance procedures developed for equipment and processes of the Facilities;
(ii)repair and/or replace equipment, including repair and replacement of District owned signage;
(iii)clean and lubricate equipment;(iv)make equipment inspections and needed adjustments;(v)
perform predictive maintenance as appropriate; (vi) perform building and grounds janitorial
services for the Facilities and cleaning of all equipment and vehicles;(vii)perform plumbing and
electrical maintenance; (viii) maintain vehicles and light duty service trucks necessary for daily
operations; and (ix) maintain all of the Facilities' instrumentation, including instrumentation
provided to the Operator by the District pursuant to this Agreement. Operator shall schedule and
track all preventative and corrective maintenance and perform spare parts inventory control in
accordance with standard industry practice.
(b) Operator will utilize the current Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for all
maintenance and inventory of Facility equipment. This CMMSshall generate work orders on a
routine basis for all routine and preventative maintenance activities,as well as monitor inventory
levels. Completed work orders will be entered into the program and a monthly report will be
generated showing all activity. The program will be able to track and report the history of service
and repair of all major pieces of equipment. This maintenance and inventory summary report will
be submitted as part of the Operator's reporting requirement in Section 4.12(a)below.
Section 4.5 Repairs and Replacement
(a) The Operator shall be responsible for all Annual Maintenance Expenditures not to exceed the
Annual Repair and Maintenance Budget(which Annual Repair and Maintenance Budget shall be
separate from the Base Compensation).
(1) The District shall also pay Operator an amount, if any, (the "Repair and Maintenance
Shortfall Amount") equal to all Annual Maintenance Expenditures in excess of the
Annual Repair and Maintenance Budget. Operator will bill the District for the Repair
and Maintenance Shortfall Amount on a monthly basis and the District will pay each such
invoice within thirty(30)days of receipt.
(ii) Operator shall reimburse the District an amount, if any, (the "Repair and Maintenance
Reimbursement Amount") equal to all unexpended amounts remaining in the Annual
Repair and Maintenance Budget within a period of thirty (30) days following each
Adjustment Date.
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(b) The Operator shall not incur any single maintenance related expenditure whose unit cost exceeds
Two Thousand Dollars($2,000) without the prior written approval of the District, except in the
case of emergencies threatening the immediate shutdown of, or the substantial reduction in the
operational capacity of any of the Facilities, or the life, health or property of the District and/or
the Operator, their employees and/or agents or others (for purposes of this Section 4.5 only, all
such emergencies shall be referred to collectively and individually as an "Emergency"). When
the Operator determines a condition constitutes an Emergency,the Operator may begin taking the
necessary abatement action, including all necessary equipment repairs, immediately without the
District's prior approval. Any cost incurred during the Emergency shall be included in the
Annual Maintenance Expenditures,subject to the District's subsequent review and approval. Any
such cost unnecessarily incurred in an Emergency shall be borne by the Operator without
reimbursement by the District,but only to the extent it is subsequently determined the Operator's
actions in incurring such cost were not consistent with good and prudent industry practice given
the information available to the Operator at the time the decision to incur such cost was made.
Section 4.6 Staffing
(a) The Operator shall provide qualified and, where required,certified staffing for the operation and
maintenance of the Facilities in accordance with the District's Environmental Permits.
(b) Operator's staffing shall include, but not be limited to an Operator, Operator Trainee and a Part
Time Operator to conduct the process control, testing and routine and preventative maintenance
for the daily operation of the Facility, as well as direct management supervision of the base
efforts of the project by the Project Manager(12 hrs/week).
(c) The Operator shall provide an appropriate level of training for its personnel.
(d) The Operator shall comply with the requirements and policies of the District regarding minority
hiring,but only to the extent same is in compliance with Applicable Law.
Section 4.7 Disposal of Process Residue
(a) As the agent for the District,the Operator shall dispose of Process Residue.
(b) The Operator shall dispose of Process Residue either at an approved landfill or at an approved
land application site designated and made available by the District. Title and ownership of
Process Residue shall remain with the District notwithstanding such services by the Operator.
(c) Operator shall pay the costs of transportation and disposal of Process Residue up to the Annual
Process Residue Budget.
(i) The District shall also pay Operator an amount, if any, (the "Process Residue Shortfall
Amount")equal to all annual Process Residue expenses in excess of the Annual Process
Residue Budget. Operator will bill the District for the Process Residue Shortfall Amount
on a monthly basis and the District will pay each such invoice within thirty(30) days of
receipt.
(ii) Operator shall reimburse the District an amount, if any, (the "Process Residue
Reimbursement Amount") equal to all unexpended amounts remaining in the Annual
Process Residue Budget within a period of thirty (30) days following each Adjustment
Date.
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Section 4.8 Testing and Laboratory Analysis
Operator shall perform or contract with a laboratory certified by the State to perform all sampling and
laboratory analysis required by the District's Environmental Permits. Laboratory procedures and analysis
shall conform to the then current edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and
Wastewater,or shall be in accordance with testing requirements of the District's Environmental Permits.
Section 4.9 Odor and Noise Control
(a) Operator shall operate the Facilities within the limits and capabilities of the Facilities' equipment
to effectively control odor and noise and ensure there is no avoidable disruption of adjacent
neighborhoods.
(b) Odor complaints received by the Operator shall be reported to the District within twenty-four(24)
hours and contain the name, address, phone number, date and time, Operator contact person,
nature of odor, probable origin of the odor and the action the Operator will implement or has
implemented to remedy and/or mitigate said odor.
Section 4.10 Safety
(a) The Operator shall implement a proper safety program prior to beginning its Services under this
Agreement. Such safety program shall comply with Applicable Laws and Operator agrees it will
adhere to all portions of that safety program; provided however that under all circumstances,
Operator should not assume any obligation or incur any liability for any injury,death or damage
caused by(i)unsafe site conditions not created by the Operator or by any of its agents,employees
and subcontractors,(ii)work being performed by other parties not related to the Operator,(iii)the
negligence of District, and/or(iv)the negligence of any third party not related to the Operator.
The Operator will coordinate with all subcontractors, prior to commencement of work, to ensure
Operator safety program rules are reviewed and implemented while on site.
(b) The District shall ensure its other contractors adhere to Operator's safety program by including it
in the scope of future contracts and/or purchase orders.
Section 4.11 Communications
(a) To keep the District informed about the status of the Facilities,the Operator shall, within thirty
(30) working days of the Commencement Date, develop an informational communications
program, subject to District's approval,which shall be comprised of a written monthly report to
District on the operational status and maintenance of the Facilities.
(b) Operator may interface with regulatory agencies without District's consent in matters related to
compliance with the District's permits,including the Environmental Permits,and/or with respect
to matters required under the Operator's staff certification and licensing requirements and/or as
otherwise necessary to comply with Applicable Law,including communication during emergency
situations. Operator shall, as soon as practicable and in reasonable detail, inform the District of
the subject matter of such communications with regulatory agencies. All other communications
with regulatory agencies,the media or community groups may occur only upon District's request
or with District's prior approval.
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Section 4.12 Reports
(a) Operator shall maintain computerized and other necessary records of operations, maintenance,
repair and improvement activities at the Facilities and shall prepare and submit to the District a
monthly report, delivered to the District not later than ten (10) days following the end of each
month, including a narrative and itemized summary of operations, maintenance, repair and
replacement activities (including the draw-down against the Annual Repair and Maintenance
Budget, Annual Chemical Budget, Annual Mosquito Control Chemical Budget, Annual
Instrumentation/Technology Budget and Annual Process Residue Budget)and data required for
monthly reporting to local, state and federal agencies. The monthly report shall also include the
following items: (i) copies of waste and sludge manifests; (ii) insurance claims that are filed or
pending; (iii) copies of all reports and correspondence made by the Operator to local, state and
federal regulatory agencies on behalf of the District;(iv)the process control reporting described
in Section 4.3(a)above;and(v)the CMMS reporting described in Section 4.4(b)above.
(b) The Operator shall collect the data for all permit monitoring and operating reports required by
Applicable Law or by this Agreement and shall deliver the required monitoring and operating
reports to the District Manager and District Engineer and to the appropriate regulatory agencies
having competent jurisdiction over same. If required pursuant to Applicable Law, the Operator
shall attest as to the accuracy and completeness of the data collected for each report.The District,
however, shall at all times be responsible for maintaining all required permits for the ownership
and operation of the Facilities.
(c) All Facilities' records and data, including but not limited to operation reports, laboratory reports
and monitoring documentation,but excluding Operator's budgetary and financial information,are
the property of the District and cannot be destroyed by Operator without written consent of the
District. All site-specific operating procedure guidelines, preventative maintenance and safety
programs and plant evaluation reports will, upon termination of this Agreement, become and
remain the property of the District.
Section 4.13 Emergency Response
(a) Operator shall provide emergency response when required. Emergencies include situations in
which, absent Operator's action, there is a risk of: (i) the Facilities' noncompliance with
Applicable Law;(ii)failure of the Facilities to operate;(iii)circumstances affecting the safety of
persons or property; (iv) adverse impact of hurricanes, floods and other extreme weather
conditions and natural or man-made disasters; and (v) the occurrence of an event of Force
Majeure or Shutdown.
(b) Operator shall provide said emergency response as promptly as possible, but, absent
extraordinary circumstances, within ninety(90) minutes of being notified of the existence of the
emergency and the need to respond thereto.
(c) All costs incurred by the Operator in responding to emergencies shall be borne by the District,
except where specifically provided otherwise,and where such emergency,production stoppage or
failure of the Facilities to operate is a direct result of Operator's failure to operate and maintain
the Facilities in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
(d) In the event of sudden damage or destruction of any portion of the Facilities,or in the event of an
emergency which in the reasonable judgment of the Operator is likely to result in material loss or
damage to any portion of the Facilities, or constitute a threat to human health or safety, the
Operator may suspend operations of those portions of the Facilities which are reasonably
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determined to be affected by the emergency and may make such emergency repairs as are
necessary to mitigate or reduce such loss, damage or threat. The Operator shall provide prompt
notice to the District of any such damage, destruction or threat and of any emergency repairs that
have or will be taken. The District and the Operator shall cooperate in good faith in pursuing
reasonable measures to mitigate any threats to human health or safety,or the environment.
(e) Within thirty (30) days of the Commencement Date, the Operator shall develop an emergency
response plan which shall designate emergency team members and identify the standard operating
procedures to be followed. In the event of an evacuation,the Operator will report to the District's
designated emergency management location, or other site to be specified by the District's
authorized representative.
Section 4.14 Accounting Records
Operator shall maintain up-to-date financial and accounting records as they apply to the Annual
Maintenance Expenditures and the expenditures counted against the Annual Chemical Budget, Annual
Mosquito Control Chemical Budget and the Annual Process Residue Budget. The records must be kept in
accordance with the Operator's standard accounting practices and made available to the District within
thirty(30)working days of District's written request.
Section 4.15 Inventory and Condition of Facilities Equipment
(a) Within ninety(90)days of the Commencement Date,Operator shall submit a written inventory of
all hand tools, consumables and expendable supplies and spare parts at each of the Facilities.
Within ninety (90) days of the Commencement Date, the Operator shall also submit a written
inventory of any and all Process Residue contained at the Facilities. The District shall have
twenty (20) days to verify and accept Operator's written inventories submitted pursuant to this
section.
(b) At the termination of this Agreement, the Operator shall provide the District with inventory in
quantity and/or value equal to or greater than the initial inventory, reasonable wear and tear
excepted. The Operator shall be permitted to leave only an amount of Process Residue at the
Facilities less than or equal to the amount of Process Residue listed in the inventory prepared by
the Operator and accepted by the District pursuant to Section 4.15(a)above.
(c) Within ninety (90)days of the Commencement Date and at least once during every Agreement
Year thereafter,the Operator shall prepare and submit an assessment report on the conditions of
the Facilities and process equipment. The assessment report shall include a list of repair or
replacement projects and recommended Capital Improvements necessary to ensure the operation
of the Facilities will conform to Applicable Law together with the projected costs associated with
same.
(d) Within ninety (90) days of the Commencement Date, Operator shall institute and maintain an
asset management system which will consist of an up-to-date asset list of all major equipment and
assets in the Facilities and a report of the condition of such equipment and assets.
Section 4.16 Mosquito Control
(a) The Operator shall be responsible for the periodic spraying of mosquito control chemical fogging
agent within the District areas described in Exhibit G to this Agreement utilizing the current
application equipment of the District.
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(b) The application rate for the spraying of insecticides shall comply with Applicable Law.
(c) The Base Compensation will include the labor necessary for a maximum of sixty (60)
applications annually. Any Operator costs for additional applications beyond these base amounts
will be charged to the District in accordance with Section 8.2. The chemical costs for such
spraying, including the chemical Anvil or similar type insecticide, will be counted toward the
Annual Mosquito Control Chemical Budget.
(d) Application of insecticide will be based on recommended guidelines for "landing rate count",
"mosquito trap counts" and other recognized indicators as referenced in Florida Statute Section
388.011(1).
(e) Operator shall provide a mosquito spraying schedule to the District on a monthly basis.
(f) If the District requires an enhanced program for mosquito mitigation beyond the spraying
program identified in this Section, the Operator will solicit proposals from qualified contractors
and will provide such proposals to the District for consideration. The District shall enter into an
Agreement with such chosen contractor and Operator will make recommendations to the District
regarding approval of the contractor's invoices.
Section 4.17 Manufacturers'Warranties
The Operator shall be responsible for maintaining all new equipment purchased by the District in
accordance with manufacturers' warranties after the Commencement Date. In addition,the Operator shall
assist the District in enforcing the warranties and guarantees, if any, for existing equipment used in
connection with the operation of the Facilities. Under no circumstances shall the Operator's obligations
hereunder include any express or implied warranties with respect to all Facilities equipment.
Section 4.18 Additional Services
Operator shall provide to the District, upon the request of the District and the availability of resources,
such additional services as may from time to time be needed at the discretion of the District. In the event
additional services are required by the District, Operator shall obtain quotes from qualified local
contractors for such services. In the event the quoted cost for these services is greater than those
proposed by in accordance with the attached Schedule of Rates for Services included in Exhibit F,or local
contractors cannot meet the District's required schedule, District Manager may authorize the work to be
performed by Operator and so notify the Board.
Section 4.19 Meter Installation and Inspection Services
(a) All meters and installation materials shall meet American Water Works Association Standards
and be in compliance with applicable District, county or state codes. All installation and
inspection fees shall be collected from the District's customers in advance,in accordance with the
District's Current Rate Order.
(b) It is the practice of the Operator to maintain permanent records of meter services installed,which
includes a plat or map, as available, which shows the location of each meter installed and each
sewer inspection performed. This allows Operator to accurately account for meter services
installed,inspections performed and taps installed-for each customer of the District.
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(c) Because of the extreme variability of work load, meter installation is not part of the base fee for
Utility Operations. Meters will be installed in accordance with the fee schedule outlined in
Exhibit E.
Section 4.20 Customer Service, Meter Reading and Utility Billing
Services
(a) Operator shall provide monthly water meter readings in accordance with the District's billing
requirements using hand held meter reading devices supplied and maintained by Severn Trent
Environmental Services (STES). Questionable readings shall be re-read within one(1) business
day of any notice of a questionable reading to the original reading. Such meter reading costs are
included in the Base Compensation.
(b) Operator shall undertake and perform all billing services required to timely and regularly process
customer water and wastewater utility bills ("Utility Billing Services") in the manner set forth
below in accordance with the District's tariffs or in such other manner reasonably agreed to by
the parties. Such Utility Billing Services include,but are not limited to,the following:
(i) Operator shall mail its customer bills on a monthly basis;such mailing to include a laser
printed bill,return mailing,return envelope and first class U.S.Postage. Except as set out
in Section 4.20(bxx)below, the cost of first class postage for customer bills shall be at
the expense of the Operator.
(ii) Operator will establish a local telephone number which will be manned by the Operator
for forty (40)hours per week during any normal business hours(Monday through Friday
between 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p,m.)as directed in writing by the District,with the exception
of all District-observed holidays for customer inquiries relating to customer accounts
Operator shall respond in a timely manner to all customer inquiries including,by way of
example arid not limitation,bill inquiries and inquiries pertaining to service initiation and
termination,and reports of water main breaks,low water pressure,water quality concerns
and wastewater discharge. Any customer calls received during off hours will be
answered by an electronic voice activated answering machine.
(iii) As directed by the District, the Operator will respond to overdue accounts (i.e., those
accounts not paid within ninety(90)days of the invoice date),but the burden and cost of
collections will be borne by the District unless otherwise agreed upon.
(iv) Operator shall provide aging information to the District to assist with the District's
determination of when a lien should be applied to an account.
(v) Operator shall provide maintenance, storage and history of customer accounts on
Operator's own system, including miscellaneous changes to customer master records and
input records of customer meter readings.
(vi) Operator shall open customer return envelopes and provide manual input of customer
payments from remittance advices into Operator CIS/Billing system.
(vii) All receipts will be combined daily for deposit to the District's designated bank account.
These moneys will be deposited within twenty four(24)hours of receipt except for legal
holidays,weekends,and due to Force Majeure.
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(viii) Operator shall return remittance advices,deposit slips and related notices to the District.
(ix) Where directed by the District, Operator shall discontinue water service and reconnect
based on delinquent account or change in customer status. The District shall defend and
indemnify Operator from customer claims related to improper discontinuation of water
services,except to the extent that such claims arise due to the negligence of Operator.
(x) District shall compensate/reimburse Operator for all postage expenses incurred by the
Operator as a result of any increases in the applicable postal rate set by the United States
Postal Service above the postal rates set by the United States Postal Service in effect as of
the commencement of this Agreement.
(xi) If Operator is required to issue bills to more than seven hundred (700) customers per
month,District shall compensate/reimburse Operator at a rate of One($1)Dollar per bill
for each and every additional customer, exclusive of any reimbursement for an increase
in postal rates provided in Section 4.20(b)(x)above.
(c) When requested the Operator shall prepare the following reports for the District:
(I) "Daily Transaction Journal" — a documentation of all monetary and non-monetary
transactions which have been posted to each individual customer's account (available
daily or as transactions occur);
(ii) "Account Balance Report" — a report indicating each customer's current and past due
balance;
(iii) "Alpha-Cross Reference" —a report listed in alphabetic order by customer's last name
with a cross-reference index to the customer's account number;
(iv) "Aged Trial Balance" — a report listing each customer's account with total balance,
current,30,60,90 and 120 day balances(available once per month);
(v) "Delete Report"—a report listing all accounts which should be deleted from the District's
file(available once per month);
(vi) "Past Due Report"—a report indicating all delinquent accounts which have a balance that
is not current;
(vii) "Meter Aging Report" — a report which lists every account that had a meter installed
between a selected range of dates;
(viii) "Consumption History Report"—a report listing meter usage for up to 24 months past by
rate classification and meter size;
(ix) "Monthly Billing Register"— a report indicating each customer account billed with all
pertinent information contained on the customer bill;and
(x) "Monthly Activity Report"—a report indicating a summary of all billings, adjustments
and payments recorded during a particular calendar month. Specifically, a Monthly
Activity report shall indicate:
(A) billing rate by class service;
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(B) charges/adjustments by rate class;
(C) total payments received;and
(D) total bills printed.
(d) Upon request by the District, Operator shall provide the following additional billing services.
The rates contained in this Section 4.20(d)are subject to adjustment by the Operator.
(i) Special Customer Notices. Prepare and/or print special notices or "bill inserts" with a
charge quoted for each notice. Stuff"bill insert"with bills at a charge of$0.05 per insert
page.
(ii) Mailing Labels. Print mailing labels from District's database at a charge$0.10 per label.
(iii) Rate Analysis Report. Prepare a report using historical usage information to analyze
periods of 1 through 36 months past and consolidates totals by rate class and meter size at
a charge of$0.05 per customer record($250.minimum charge).
(iv) Proposed Rate Billing Register. Produce a billing register with proposed rates instead of
current rates at a charge of$0.05 per customer record ($250 minimum charge). This
report is generated at time of normal billing,thus providing the District with side-by-side
registers.
(v) Rate Change Provide changes to rates and charges applicable to customer billing as
requested by District at a charge of$100 per hour($150 minimum charge).
(vi) Customer Message. Adding or changing a special "customer message"on the customer
bill form as requested by District at a charge of$25 per each addition or change.
(vii) Customer Website/Billing Option. Establish and maintain a system whereby customers
will be able to: (a) log on with ID and security password,then access their own account
to verify their address; (b)view three(3)years of usage in both usage tables and usage
graphs; (c) see their two (2) year transaction history including billings, payments and
adjustments;and(d)make payment on their accounts via a secure website.
(viii) E-Billing Options. Establish and maintain a system whereby, upon customer request, a
customer may receive an email when their utility bill is ready to view, and be provided
with a link to the website described in Section 4.20(d)(viii)above where they can log on
and view and print their current bill.
Section 4.21 Chemicals
(a) With regard to the on-site routine stock of chemicals referenced in Section 4.1 above, such
chemicals shall include: (i) ammonium sulfate, sodium hypochlorite,antiscalent, calcite, sodium
hypochlorite and membrane cleaning chemicals for the water treatment operations and; (ii)
sodium hypochlorite, citric acid, pH adjustment with caustic soda and oxalic acid for the
wastewater treatment operations.
(b) Operator shall pay the cost for all chemicals up to the Annual Chemical Budget.
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(I) The District shall also pay Operator an amount, if any, (the "Chemical Shortfall
Amount") equal to all annual chemical purchasing costs in excess of the Annual
Chemical Budget. Operator will bill the District for the Process Residue Shortfall
Amount on a monthly basis and the District will pay each such invoice within thirty(30)
days of receipt.
(ii) Operator shall reimburse the District an amount, if any, (the "Chemical Reimbursement
Amount") equal to all unexpended amounts remaining in the Annual Chemical Budget
within a period of thirty(30)days following each Adjustment Date.
Section 4.22 Mosquito Control Chemicals
(a) With regard to the on-site routine stock of mosquito control chemicals referenced in Section 4.1
above, such chemicals shall include: ULV, Biomist and Anvil for the mosquito control
operations.
(b) Operator shall pay the cost for all mosquito control chemicals up to the Annual Mosquito Control
Chemical Budget.
(i) The District shall also pay Operator an amount, if any,(the"Mosquito Control Chemical
Shortfall Amount")equal to all annual chemical purchasing costs in excess of the Annual
Chemical Budget. Operator will bill the District for the Mosquito Control Chemical
Shortfall Amount on a monthly basis and the District will pay each such invoice within
thirty(30)days of receipt.
(ii) Operator shall reimburse the District an amount,if any,(the"Mosquito Control Chemical
Reimbursement Amount") equal to all unexpended amounts remaining in the Annual
Mosquito Control Chemical Budget within a period of thirty (30) days following each
Adjustment Date.
Section 4.23 Additional Field Services
(a) Operator will provide weekly inspections of community owned enhancements including streets,
landscaping, landscaping irrigation systems, entranceway lighting systems including lights and
control timers,fencing,and street signage and provide a monthly report to the District.
(b) The Operator will coordinate and provide written reports to the Lee County Electric Cooperative
(LCEC) identifying street lights in need of repairs. The Operator will coordinate with and
oversee the District's roadway repair contractors. Contractor work will be reviewed by the
Operator and the Operator will make recommendations to the District regarding approval of the
contractors' invoices. All roadway repair contractor payments shall be the responsibility of the
District.
(c) The Operator shall provide labor, tools and materials for the maintenance of vegetation around
the District storm water inlet and outlet pipes, including trimming of grasses and removal of
excessive vegetation impacting the storm inlet and outlet structures. If required, the Operator
shall use the District backhoe.
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(d) The Operator shall review, coordinate and inspect the landscape contractor work and
performance. The Operator will review the landscape contractors completed work and will make
recommendations regarding approval of landscape contractor invoices to the District. All
landscape contractor costs shall be paid by the District.
(e) The Operator shall oversee the storm water aquatic maintenance contractor and will make
recommendations regarding approval of the contractor invoices to the District. All costs for such
contractors will be paid by the District.
Article 5 CAPITAL PROJECTS
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Article 6 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Section 6.1 Environmental Compliance Guarantee
The Operator hereby guarantees (the "Environmental Compliance Guarantee") the operation of the
Facilities will comply with the all provisions of Applicable Law, including the District's Environmental
Permits,subject to the following conditions:
(a) The receipt at the Facilities of influent which contains Non-Processible Water or Wastewater;
and/or
(b) An event of Force Majeure or Shutdown;and/or
(c) District's failure or refusal to approve or fund necessary Capital Improvements, maintenance,
repair and/or replacement activities in excess of the single expenditure repair and maintenance
approval limit or the Annual Repair and Maintenance Budget;and/or
(d) District's failure or refusal to approve operational/process changes necessary in order to allow the
Operator to continue to comply with Applicable Law.
In the event the Operator is excused from meeting the provisions of the Environmental Compliance
Guarantee for any of the reasons set forth in this Section above, the Operator shall provide the best
treatment reasonably possible within the constraints of the Facilities' design, condition and physical
limitations and shall resume normal operations within a reasonable time.
Section 6.2 Fines and Penalties
In the event wastewater discharge violations occur following the Commencement Date and such
violations constitute a breach of Operator's Environmental Compliance Guarantee,the Operator shall be
responsible for fines,penalties or damages or the admission of Operator fault for violations which may be
imposed by Applicable Law. Prior to settlement or payment of any such fines,penalties or damages,the
Operator reserves the right to contest government or private actions, suits or proceedings for violations
through administrative procedures or otherwise.
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Article 7 DISTRICT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 7.1 District's and Operator's Representatives
On or before the Commencement Date, the District and the Operator shall each designate authorized
representatives(each an"Authorized Representative")to administer this Agreement. Either party to this
Agreement shall provide written notice to the other party of any change to the Authorized Representatives
no less than fifteen(15)days prior to said change.
Section 7.2 Permits
The District Engineer shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all state, federal and local
permits and licenses required for ownership, operation and maintenance of the Facilities, including
without limitation, the District's Environmental Permits. District shall also be responsible for the
payment of all regulatory and governmental fees associated with ownership and operation of the Facilities
and the District's equipment used in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Facilities. The
Operator shall provide reasonable assistance to the District in obtaining and maintaining all required state,
federal and local permits and licenses associated with the ownership, operation and maintenance of the
Facilities.
Section 7.3 Utilities
(a) The District shall assume all responsibility and cost for arranging for the delivery of utility
services to the Facilities, including water and electricity services, and shall be responsible for
maintaining water service to the Facilities at its sole cost and expense.
(b) The District shall assume all costs related to the consumption of electric power and telephone
usage at the Facilities.
Section 7.4 Compliance with Laws
The District will comply with Applicable Law pertaining to the management, ownership, operation,
maintenance, repair and replacement of the Facilities to the extent the responsibility of complying with
those laws is not specifically assumed by the Operator under the terms of this Agreement. The Operator
shall not be responsible for District's failure to comply with any provision of Applicable Law that is not
otherwise specifically assumed by the Operator hereunder.
Section 7.5 License to Use the Facilities
The District hereby grants the Operator, without charge, a license during the term of this Agreement for
the Operator's use of the Facilities, including all equipment, structures, facilities and vehicles under
District's ownership and which have been assigned by District to the Facilities.
Section 7.6 Notice of Litigation
In the event the District receives notice of or undertakes the defense or the prosecution of any action,
claim, suit, administrative or arbitration proceeding or investigation in connection with the ownership,
operation and/or maintenance of the Facilities and/or this Agreement,the District shall give the Operator
prompt notice of such proceedings and shall inform the Operator in advance of all hearings regarding
such action, claim, suit, proceeding or investigation. In the event the Operator receives notice of any
action, claim, suit, administrative or arbitration proceeding or investigation in connection with the
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ownership,operation and/or maintenance of the Facilities and/or this Agreement,the Operator shall give
District prompt notice of such proceedings.
Section 7.7 Access
The District shall have full and unrestricted access to any and all parts of the Facilities at any and all times
to review the performance of the Operator and inspect the Facilities during normal business hours. If
notice is not provided prior to any such visit or inspection, such visit or inspection must be announced
immediately upon the arrival of the visiting and/or inspection party at the Facilities. In connection with
such visits and inspections,the District agrees on behalf of itself,and further agrees to require its agents,
licensees or invitees,to comply with all reasonable safety rules and regulations adopted by the Operator
and/or promulgated by any governmental authority that regulates work place safety.
Section 7.8 Combined Sewer Overflow and Infiltration and Inflow
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Section 7.9 Approval or Disapproval of Proposed Extraordinary
Costs
In the event the Operator provides written notice to the District at least ten(10)days prior to the Board
meeting,in accordance with Section 4.5(b)that it proposes to incur an expenditure requiring the District's
approval,the District shall provide Operator with approval or disapproval of the proposed action no later
than the next regularly scheduled Board meeting following receipt of such notice.
Section 7.10 General Authority
The District shall perform all duties and discharge all responsibilities and obligations relating to the
operation and maintenance of the Facilities not expressly assumed by the Operator pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement.
Article 8 COMPENSATION
Section 8.1 Annual Fee
For the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2018, the District shall pay the Operator as
such:
During the 1"Year, beginning October 1, 2015, in the amount of Four Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand,
Twenty-Two and 84/100 Dollars ($435,022.84), in monthly installments of Thrity-Six Thousand, Two
Hundred Fifty-One and 82/100 Dollars($36,251.82);During the 2"d Year,beginning October 1,2016, in
the amount of Four Hundred Forty-Two Thousand, Two Hundred Twenty-Two and 52/100 Dollars
($442,222.52), in monthly installments of Thirty-Six Thousand, Eight Hundred Fifty-One and 75/100
Dollars ($36,851.75); During the 3" Year, beginning October 1, 2017, in the amount of Four Hundred
Forty-Five Thousand, Eight Hundred Ninety-Four and 66/100, in monthly installments of Thirty-Seven
Thousand, One Hundred Fifty-Seven and 86/100 Dollars($37,157.86) ., in advance, on the first day of
each and every month for the duration of the Agreement,as broken down below:
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Annual Fee Component Annual Amount Monthly Component
Base Compensation— 15f Year $ 360,022.08 $ 30,001.84
Base Compensation—2"d Year $ 367,222.52 $ 30,601.87
Base Compensatoin—3rd Year $ 370,894.66 $ 30,907.88
Annual Repair and Maintenance
Budget $ 20,000.00 $ 1,666.66
Annual Chemical Budget $ 20,000.00 $ 1,666.66
Annual Mosquito Chemical Budget $ 8,000.00 $ 666.66
Annual Process Residue Budget $ 12,000.00 $ 1,000.00
Annual Instrumentation/Tech Budget $ 15,000.00 $ 1,250.00
Total Annual Fee—1"Year $ 435,022.08 $ 36,251.82
Total Annual Fee—2"d Year $ 442,222.52 $ 36,851.75
Total Annual Fee—3'Year $ 445,894.66 $ 37,157.86
Section 8.2 Other Costs and Expenses
Unless specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement, the Operator will not be required to bear the
costs of the following:
(a) Expenses resulting from a change in the Scope of Services or physical change(s)to the Facilities;
including any increased staffing requirements at the Water and Wastewater facilities beyond the
current required staffing levels;
(b) Expenses resulting from a Change of Law;
(c) All repairs necessitated by the occurrence of a disabling event qualifying under the definition of
Force Majeure or Shutdown hereunder;
(d) Special,additional or extraordinary expenses incurred by the Operator in providing an emergency
response following the occurrence of a disabling event qualifying under the definition of Force
Majeure or Shutdown hereunder;
(e) Water or sewage use fees associated with and/or equated to domestic water usage and/or
wastewater discharge including all sewer service charges and volume charges levied under the
Sewer Use Ordinance;
(f) Expenses related to municipal or private surveillance and alarm monitoring by third party
vendors;
(g) Fire protection;
(h) Professional engineering fees;
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(i) Expenses resulting from hydraulic or organic loads exceeding the Baseline Conditions. All
calculations to determine whether or not the Baseline Conditions have been exceeded shall be
made annually as of each Adjustment Date;
(j) Expenses incurred from the treatment of Non-Processible Wastewater, including without
limitation,any penalties and fines which may be assessed as a result therefrom;
(k) All costs attributable to the consumption of utilities,as provided in Section 7.3;
(1) Capital Improvements,unless agreed to otherwise by the parties;
(m) Taxes as provided in Section 8.4 below;
(n) All expenses necessitated by the repair and/or replacement of equipment or structure damages by
parties unrelated to and not under the supervision of the Operator;
(o) All expenses necessitated by additional mosquito sprayings beyond those amounts specified in
Section 4.16(c);
(p) All expenses associated with the currently required monitoring and testing of the wetlands at the
Facilities. This requirement may be reduced or eliminated by the state;and
(q) Any cost for each and every other obligation assumed by the District pursuant to this Agreement,
but not specifically delineated in this Section 8.2.
The District shall directly pay and/or reimburse and/or compensate the Operator for all expenses incurred
or paid by the Operator for those items listed in (a) through (q) above within thirty (30) days of
Operator's submission of Operator's invoices. For the listed items specified above, the District shall
reimburse or compensate the Operator only for authorized costs incurred by the Operator. All costs or
expenses subject to reimbursement(excluding any taxes as provided in Section 8.4 below,or Surcharges)
shall include an administrative fee of ten percent (10%), plus any finance costs incurred in connection
with any or Capital Improvements financed by the Operator for the benefit of the District.
Section 8.3 Change in Scope
(a) In the event of a Change of Law or other factor which results in the necessity for either an
increase or decrease of ten percent(10%)or more in the Operator's cost of providing the Services
hereunder,one party may provide notice to the other party in accordance with Section 12.10 and
the parties shall negotiate in good faith to adjust the Base Compensation to account for such
change in Operator's costs. If the parties are unable to reach a negotiated agreement within thirty
(30)days of the date of notice,the contract may be terminated immediately by either party.
(b) Reduction of the overall Scope of Services performed by the Operator under this Agreement may
not,over the entire term of this Agreement,reduce the Base Compensation by an amount greater
than twenty-five percent(25%)of the Base Compensation as of the Commencement Date.
Section 8.4 Taxes
District shall pay all property, ad valorem, franchise, sales, use, excise, gross receipts, transaction
privilege or other taxes associated with the Services and the ownership,operation and maintenance of the
Facilities, other than taxes imposed on Operator's net income or payroll. District shall pay directly or
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reimburse Operator for any such taxes Operator may be required to pay under Applicable Law,including
without limitation, any and all sales, use, gross receipts and/or transaction privilege taxes due in
connection with or as a result of the Operator's purchase,consumption or use,in performing the Services
hereunder,of tangible personal property and/or subcontracted services.
Section 8.5 Accrual of Interest on Late Payments
Any and all late payments due to either party from the other party shall accrue interest at the rate of one
and one-half percent (I%%) per month or the maximum rate permitted by Applicable Law from the
original due date and until payment is received.
Article 9 TERM AND TERMINATION
Section 9.1 Term
(a) This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for three(3)years from the Commencement
Date unless terminated for cause as provided for in Section 9.2 below.
(b) Thereafter, this Agreement may be renewed by mutual agreement of the parties and the parties
intent to commence negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement at least one hundred eighty
(180)days prior to its expiration.
Section 9.2 Termination
(a) The failure of either party to comply with any of the material terms of this Agreement shall
constitute a default. Upon default by one party, the other party shall send written Notice of
Termination. Such notice shall clearly specify the nature of the default and provide the defaulting
party forty-five(45)days to cure the default. If the default is capable of being cured within forty-
five (45) days but is not cured within forty-five (45) days, the Agreement shall terminate at
midnight of the forty-fifth(45th)day following receipt of the Notice. In the case of default which
cannot be cured within forty-five (45) days, this Agreement shall not terminate as long as the
defaulting party has given written notice of the extension to the other party and the defaulting
party has commenced and is diligently pursuing a cure. Evidence of such cure and its diligent
pursuit shall be provided from the party determined to be in default to the satisfaction of the other
party.
(b) In the event of the termination of this Agreement under(a)above,the District shall pay Operator
for the Services provided and invoiced by Operator up to the effective date of termination plus the
unamortized balance of Capital Improvements financed or paid for by the Operator as reflected
on Operator's financial statements. Payment shall be made within thirty(30)days of the date of
termination.
Article 10 RISK MANAGEMENT
Section 10.1 Indemnification
(a) During the term of this Agreement, each party (the "Indemnifying Party") shall defend,
indemnify and hold harmless the other party and their respective successors and assigns(each is
referred to herein as an "Indemnified Party") against any and all liability for damages, costs,
losses and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees,resulting from any claim asserted by a
third party against the Indemnified Party for wrongful death, bodily injury and/or property
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damage, but only to the extent caused by the willful or negligent acts or omissions of the
Indemnifying Party. To the extent both District and Operator are determined by a finder of fact to
be negligent and the negligence of both is a proximate cause of the damages assessed by such
finder of fact, District and Operator shall each be responsible for their respective portions of the
damages assessed in direct proportion to their comparative shares of the total negligence.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, with respect to any loss, damage, injury or other claims
made against the District as a result of or based upon the presence, removal, handling, storage,
release, discharge, escape or other disposition of any hazardous substances, waste, pollutants or
contaminants, the Operator's obligations to District for indemnity and/or contribution shall not
apply if such removal,handling,storage, release,discharge or other disposition is not required by
any local,state or federal law,rule or regulation,or where the loss,damage,injury or claim is not
the result of Operator's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Agreement, in no event shall
either party be liable, either directly or as an indemnitor of the other party, for any special,
punitive, indirect and/or consequential damages, including damages attributable to loss of use,
loss of income or loss of profit even if such party has been advised of the possibility of such
damages.
Section 10.2 Operator's Insurance
(a) The Operator shall provide and maintain the following levels of insurance coverage at all times
subsequent to the execution of this Agreement:
(1) Commercial General Liability Insurance, including contractual liability, with a limit of
One Million Dollars($1,000,000)per occurrence and Two Million Ddollars($2,000,000)
aggregate;and
(ii) Workers Compensation Insurance in compliance with the statutes of the state having
jurisdiction over Operator's employees engaged in the Pperformance of Services
hereunder,to the required statutory amount;and
(iii) Automobile Liability Insurance with a combined single limit in the amount of One
Million Dollars($1,000,000).
(b) The Operator will furnish the District with certificates of insurance which evidence the policies
providing the required coverage and limits are in full force and effect. In addition,the Operator
will name the District as an additional insured on the general liability policy and automobile
liability policy with respect to the Services performed under this Agreement during the term of
this Agreement except for any claim against or loss suffered by the District arising as a result of
District's negligence or fault and, in circumstances of joint fault or negligence, except to the
extent of the loss attributable to the District's proportionate degree of negligence or fault.
Operator agrees to provide the District with thirty (30) days notice prior to cancellation of any
policy hereunder.
Section 10.3 District Insurance
The District will maintain property and structures, liability insurance, including flood, wind and fire
insurance policies. Property coverage shall include extended coverage plus coverage for vandalism,theft,
malicious mischief and losses resulting from certified and non-certified acts of terrorism to the full
insurable value of the Facilities. The Operator shall be named as an additional insured according to its
interest under this Agreement during the term of this Agreement.
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Section 10.4 Operator's Liability
In the event the claims(s)raised against the Operator on account of this Agreement,or on account of the
Services performed hereunder, is/arc covered under Operator's insurance policies required of the
Operator hereunder, the Operator shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or liability beyond the
policy amounts contractually required hereunder and the limits and conditions of such insurance policies.
With respect to any cause of action and/or claim raised against the Operator not covered by the insurance
policies required of the Operator hereunder arising under this Agreement, Operator's liability shall not
exceed an aggregate amount equal to the Base Compensation in effect during the Agreement Year in
which such cause of action and/or claim is raised against the Operator.
Article 11 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Section 11.1 Applicability
To affect a timely and efficient resolution of disputes which may arise during the term of this Agreement,
the parties hereto agree that all claims, controversies and disputes, shall be resolved pursuant to Section
11.2.
Section 11.2 Disputes
If a dispute arises pursuant to this Agreement and is not resolved by mutual agreement within sixty(60)
calendar days and the dispute involves any matter(s) primarily requiring the exercise of engineering
judgment and involves an amount, if any, of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) or less, the
dispute shall be brought to the Independent Engineer who shall assume exclusive jurisdiction thereof.
Any other dispute may be brought to the Independent Engineer mutually by the parties or shall be subject
to resolution as the parties deem appropriate, including through mediation, arbitration or litigation. The
determination of whether a matter primarily requires engineering judgment shall be resolved in
accordance with procedures established by the American Arbitration Association. The Independent
Engineer shall be required to make a final determination, not subject to appeal, within thirty (30) days
from receipt of such dispute by the Independent Engineer The District and the Operator shall be bound
by the terms of the Independent Engineer's final determination. The determination by the Independent
Engineer shall be made in writing, shall contain written findings of fact on which the decision is based
and shall be specifically enforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction. The reasonable expenses of'
both parties incurred in connection with the resolution of any dispute hereunder shall be borne and paid
for by the party losing such dispute; except, however, that each party shall bear the cost of its own
attorney's fees, unless the Independent Engineer determines the nature of the action or defense of the
losing party was frivolous,in which event the prevailing party's fair and equitable attorney's fees incurred
will be paid by the losing party in addition to the losing party's payment of other expenses.
Section 11.3 Selection of Independent Engineer
The Independent Engineer, and any successor Independent Engineer, shall be mutually selected by the
parties herein to serve in such capacity pursuant to this Agreement. The Independent Engineer shall not
otherwise be affiliated with either party or associated with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. Such Independent Engineer shall have substantial knowledge with respect to water and
wastewater treatment systems. Fees of the Independent Engineer so selected shall be paid one-half by the
Operator and one-half by the District. The Operator and the District shall cooperate to retain the
Independent Engineer upon terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the Operator and the District as
soon as practicable after selection of the Independent Engineer.
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Section 11.4 Replacement of the Independent Engineer
If the Independent Engineer resigns, if the parties mutually agree to terminate the services of the selected
Independent Engineer or if either party demonstrates the Independent Engineer is subject to a conflict of
interest or has committed malfeasance,the parties shall mutually agree on a replacement. The successor
Independent Engineer shall not otherwise be affiliated with either party or associated with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. The successor Independent Engineer shall also have substantial
knowledge with respect to wastewater treatment systems. If the Operator and the District have not agreed
upon the selection of a successor Independent Engineer within ninety (90) days of the resignation or
termination of the Independent Engineer,the parties shall arrange for a new Independent Engineer to be
selected by the American Arbitration Association as expeditiously as possible. The successor
Independent Engineer's fees shall be paid in the same manner as provided in Section 11.3.
Section 11.5 Covenant to Continue Work
During resolution of any dispute under this Article, the Operator and the District shall each continue to
perform all of their respective obligations under this Agreement without interruption or delay.
Article 12 MISCELLANEOUS
Section 12.1 Relationship
Except as provided in Section 4.7(a)of the Agreement,the relationship of the Operator to the District is
that of independent contractor for all purposes under this Agreement, including for the purposes of
applicable wage, tax, fringe benefit and worker compensation laws. This Agreement is not intended to
create,and shall not be construed as creating,between Operator and District,the relationship of principal
and agent,joint venturers,co-partners or any other similar relationship, the existence of which is hereby
expressly denied.
Section 12.2 Construction
In construing this Agreement, the following principles shall be followed: (i) no consideration shall be
given to the captions of the articles, sections, subsections or clauses, which are inserted for convenience
in locating the provisions of this Agreement and not as an aid in construction;(ii)no consideration shall
be given to the fact or presumption any of the parties had a greater or lesser hand in drafting this
Agreement; (iii) examples shall not be construed to limit, expressly or by implication, the matter they
illustrate; (iv) the word "includes" and its syntactic variants mean "includes, but is not limited to" and
corresponding syntactic variant expressions; (v) the plural shall be deemed to include the singular and
vice versa; (vi) each gender shall be deemed to include the other genders; (vii) each exhibit, appendix,
attachment and schedule to this Agreement is a part of this Agreement;and(viii)any reference herein or
in any schedule hereto to any agreements entered into prior to the date hereof shall include any
amendments or supplements made thereto.
Section 12.3 Entire Agreement;Amendments
This Agreement contains the entire Agreement between the District and the Operator and supersedes all
prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, understandings or agreements. This
Agreement may be modified only by a written amendment signed by both parties.
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Section 12.4 Waiver
The failure on the part of either party to enforce its rights as to any provision of this Agreement shall not
be construed as a waiver of its rights to enforce such provisions in the future.
Section 12.5 Assignment
This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of each of the parties,but neither party
shall assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not
be unreasonably withheld. The District may assign this Agreement to a new owner of the Facilities if the
District sells the Facilities; provided, however, such assignee expressly and in writing assumes all
obligations of the District under this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Section 12.5 shall be
construed to release either party in the event of an assignment of either party's interest.
Section 12.6 Force Majeure
A party's performance of any obligation under this Agreement shall be excused if, and to the extent,the
party is unable to perform because of any event of Force Majeure. In any such event,the party unable to
perform shall be required to resume performance of its obligations under this Agreement upon the
termination of the event or cause that excused performance hereunder.
Section 12.7 Governing Law and Venue
The Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state. The parties
agree the venue of any action arising from this Agreement shall be in the appropriate state court having
competent jurisdiction located in the judicial district in which the District is located.
Section 12.8 Notices
All notices will be in writing and shall be deemed given when mailed by first class mail or delivered in
person. Notices required to be given to the Operator will be addressed to:
Severn Trent Environmental Services,Inc.
Michael Miller,Regional Manager
4837 Swift Road,Suite 100
Sarasota,Florida 34231
With a copy to:
Severn Trent Environmental Services,Inc.
Attn:Legal Department
220 Gibraltar Road,Suite 200
Horsham,PA 19044
Notices required to be given to the District will be addressed to:
PO Drawer CC
206 West 6th Street
Carrabelle,Florida 32322
Attn: Daniel H.Cox
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With copy to:
Anthony Davis
Chairman,Port of the Islands Community Improvement District
12600 Union Road
Naples,Florida 34114
Calvin Teague
District Manager
Severn Trent Services,Inc.
5911 Country Lakes Drive.
Fort,Myers,Florida 33905
Section 12.9 Severability
Should any part of this Agreement for any reason be declared invalid or void, such declaration will not
affect the remaining parts of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect as if the
Agreement had been executed with the invalid portion eliminated.
Section 12.10 Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in more than one counterpart, each of which shall be deemed an
original.
Section 12.11 Modification of Agreement
No change in or modification,termination or discharge of this Agreement, in any form whatsoever,shall
be valid or enforceable unless it is in writing and signed by the party to be charged therewith or its duly
Authorized Representative; provided, however, any change in or modification, termination or discharge
of this Agreement expressly provided for in this Agreement shall be effective as so provided.
Section 12.12 Survival
Termination or expiration of this Agreement shall not release either party from any liabilities or
obligations set forth in this Agreement which(i)the parties have expressly agreed shall survive any such
termination or expiration; or (ii) remain to be performed or by their nature would be intended to be
applicable following such termination or expiration.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have duly executed this Agreement effective as of the date
first set forth above.
DISTRICT:
By:
Name:Anthony Davis
Title: Chairman
SEVERN TRENT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES,INC.
By:
Name: William Mertes
Title:Vice President Operations
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency this 16th day of October,2015.
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK—OPERATING SERVICES
It is the intention of this Section to more fully describe services related to maintaining the water
treatment plant,the wastewater treatment plant, the water distribution system and the wastewater
collection system of the District. The services are described in Article 4 SCOPE OF SERVICES
AND OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES and expanded or clarified in specific cases as
presented in this Appendix. The following describes the Operating Services to be provided under
this Contract:
1. Provide Labor,materials and equipment to operate the Facilities as defined in
Article 4.1,4.4 and 4.6. Labor includes the work force(Operator,Operator
Trainee and Part Time Operator),to conduct the process control,testing and
routine and preventative maintenance for the daily operation of the Facility.
This includes the direct supervision of the base efforts of the project. This
management supervision includes the Senior Area Manager's time(2 hr/week),
the Project Manager's time(8 hrs/week)and an Administrative Assistant(2
hr/week),related to the basic daily operation of the system.
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2. Indirect labor is also provided in the base price. Such support will include
regulatory compliance assistance;implementation of safety programs;
formulating policies,procedures and guidelines to ensure employee safety;and
regulatory compliance. Our Technical Services Group provides additional
technical and engineering expertise to address specific operational process
issues and challenges.
3. Repair and Replacement will be provided under Section 4.5. Operator will be
responsible for Annual Maintenance Expenditures not to exceed the Annual
Repair and Maintenance Limit. It does not include labor,materials and
equipment for major repairs exceeding the annual repair and maintenance limit
defined in Section 4.5. In calculating the base fee,an estimate of Operator's
time,management time and supervision time was included to cover costs
including the efforts related to the work under the annual repair and
maintenance limit. Work exceeding the annual repair and maintenance limit
requires direct labor,material,equipment and supervision time,which will be
charged to the District is described in Section 8.3.
4. Testing services in the base fee include:on-site laboratory process testing
conducted by the Operator,permit testing required under the Facility
Wastewater Discharge Permit and Water System Operating Permit.See Section
4.8.
5. Furnishing and controlling chemicals for the operation of the water and
wastewater treatment systems are included in the base fee. Also,included is
the furnishing of fuel for the emergency generator for monthly testing,
lubricants for routine and preventative maintenance,laboratory and safety
supplies,office supplies,computer supplies,operator vehicles,vehicle
insurance,registrations and vehicle maintenance.
6. Routine maintenance of facilities and equipment shall be in accordance with
Sections 4.4 and 4.12. Operator will utilize a computer maintenance
management system for all water treatment and wastewater treatment system
equipment. This computer system will generate work orders on a routine basis
for all routine and preventative maintenance activities. Completed work orders
will be entered into the program and a monthly report will be generated
showing all activity. The program will be able to track and report the history
of service and repair of all major pieces of equipment. This maintenance
summary report will be submitted with the Operator's Monthly Report to the
District.
7. Process control and recordkeeping shall be in accordance with Sections 4.3 and
4.12. Operator will utilize a computer process control program to record all
relevant process measurements,run process calculations and generate a
monthly process control report. The process control report will be submitted
with the Operator's Monthly Report to the District.
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8. Asset Management System Operator will maintain an up-to-date asset list of all
major equipment and facilities in the water and wastewater treatment plants as
indicated in Section 4.15. The asset list will include a report of the condition
of the equipment. This list will be used by the Operator in preparing annual
recommendations for repair and replacement.
9. Disposal of Process Residuals shall be in accordance with Section 4.7.
Residual disposal costs included in the base fee are capped at$15,000
annually. If process residuals cap is not reached,Operator will reimburse
District for amount below included limit.
EXHIBIT B
SCOPE OF WORK-UTILITY BILLING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
The District authorizes Operator to perform the services delineated in the following without the
necessity of any further authorization from the District at the rates and charges shown.
Operator will be compensated for all services identified at the rates and fees stipulated in this
Agreement.
1. Base Billing,Bill Printing and Customer Service
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Operator shall prepare and render all monthly utility bills to District's customers
in accordance with the District's approved tariffs including the following
services:
(a) Maintenance,storage and history of customer accounts on Operator's
system. Includes miscellaneous changes to customer master records and
input of customer meter readings;
(b) Include laser printed bill,mailing,return envelope and first class U.S.
Postage;
(c) Read meters monthly by using hand held meter reading devices;
(d) Opening of customer return envelopes,manual input of customer
payments from remittance advices into Operator CIS/Billing system;
(e) Preparation of deposit ticket and deposit into District's account;
(0 District customer access to customer service representative and phone
lines for account inquiry,establishment of new accounts,closing
accounts and finalization of accounts;
(g) Return of remittance advices,deposit slips,etc.,to District;
(h) Prompt response on behalf of the District to inquiries from District's
customers;
(i) Preparation and mailing of late payment reminder letters;
0) Discontinue water service and reconnect based on delinquent account or
change in customer status.
2. Reports
Operator shall prepare the following reports:
(a) Daily Transaction Journal—a documentation of all monetary and non-
monetary transactions which have been posted to a customer's account
(available daily or as transactions occur);
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(b) Preliminary Meter Reading Report—a report indicating the meter
readings entered for each account prior to billing. Errors in readings
and/or consumption will be indicated for correction;
(c) Account Balance Report—a report indicating each customer's current
and past due balance;
(d) Alpha-Cross Reference—a report listed in alphabetic order by
customer's last name with a cross-reference index to the customer's
account number;
(e) Aged Trial Balance—A report listing each customer's account with total
balance,current,30,60,90 and 120 day balances(available once
monthly);
(f) Delete Report—a report listing all accounts which should be deleted
from the District's file(available once monthly);
(g) Past Due Report—a report indicating all delinquent accounts which have
a balance other than current;
(h) Meter Aging Report—a report which lists every account that had a meter
installed between selected ranges of dates;
(i) Consumption History Report—a report listing meter usage for up to
twenty-four(24)months past by rate classification and meter size;
(j) Monthly Billing Register—a report indicating each customer account
billed with all pertinent information contained on the customer bill;
(k) Monthly Activity Report—a report indicating a summary of all billings,
adjustments and payments recorded during a particular calendar month.
Specifically, it indicates
(1) billing rate by class service
(2) charges/adjustments by rate class
(3) total payments received,and
(4) total bills printed
3. Special Billing Services
The following additional billing services will be provided upon the District's
request:
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(a) Special Customer Notices—Prepare and/or print special notices or"bill
inserts"—charge quoted for each notice. Stuff"bill insert"with bills—
charge$0.05 per insert page;
(b) Mail Special Customer Notices—Mail notices separately(not included
with utility bill)to District's customers-Charge quoted for each mailing;
(c) Mailing Labels—Print mailing labels from District's database. Charge
$0.10 per each;
(d) Rate Analysis Report—A report using historical usage information to
analyze periods of 1 through 36 months past and consolidates totals by
rate class and meter size. Charge-$0.05 per customer record($250.
minimum charge);
(e) Proposed Rate Billing Register—produces a billing register with
proposed rates instead of current rates. This report is generated at time
of normal billing;thus providing the District with side-by-side registers.
Charge$0.05 per customer record($250.minimum charge)
(f) Rate Change—changes to rates and charges applicable to customer
billing as requested by District. Charge-$100.00 per hour($150.
minimum charge);
(g) Customer Message—adding or changing a special"customer message"
on the customer bill form as requested by District. Charge-$25. per
each addition or change.
EXHIBIT C
SCOPE OF WORK-FIELD SERVICES
It is the intention of this Section to describe services related to maintaining the condition of the
general public common properties of the District. This relates to items such as the streets,
drainage system, landscaping, street lights, signage,decorative features such as decorative walls,
and accessories such as the irrigation system. The following describes the Field Services to be
provided under this Contract
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1. Community Enhancements-The services will include the monthly inspection of
community owned enhancements including streets,landscaping,landscaping irrigation
system,entranceway lighting systems including lights and control timers,fencing,and
street signage. The Operator will coordinate and oversee street lighting repair
contractor. The Operator will coordinate and oversee roadway repair contractor.
Contractor work will be reviewed by the Operator and the Operator will make
recommendations to the District regarding approval of the Contractors' invoices. Costs
of the contractors will be paid by the District.
2. Storm Water System-The Operator shall provide labor,tools and materials for
the maintenance of vegetation around inlet and outlet pipes. This includes the
trimming of grasses and removal of excessive vegetation impacting the storm inlet and
outlet structures.
3. Landscape Contractor Management-The Operator shall review,coordinate
and inspect the landscape contractor work and performance. The Operator will review
the landscape contractor's completed work and will make recommendations regarding
approval of landscape contractor invoices to the District. Landscape contractor costs
will be paid by the District.
4. Storm Water System Aquatic Maintenance Contractor-The Operator shall
oversee the storm water aquatic maintenance contractor and will make
recommendations regarding approval of the contractor invoices to the District. Costs
for the contractor will be paid by the District.
5. Mosquito Spraying-The Operator shall provide mosquito spraying services to
the District using District supplied equipment to spray areas identified in attached map
(EXHIBIT G). The following criteria will apply:
i. Application rate shall be in accordance with applicable laws and
regulation for the spraying of insecticides.
ii. The base fee will include labor for an application for a maximum
60 applications during the months of May through September.
iii. The Mosquito Control Chemical Budget will include the use of an
estimated 48 gallons of the chemical Anvil or similar type of
insecticide.
iv. Application will be based on recommended guidelines for
"landing rate count","mosquito trap counts",and other
recognized indicators as referenced in Florida Statute Section
388.011(1).
v. Where possible,applications will be provided in response to
complaints by residents and the direction of the Board,providing
they do not result in activity that would violate legal
requirements.
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EXHIBIT D
DISTRICT'S ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Domestic Wastewater Facility Permit
Permittee:Port of the Islands CID
Permit Number:FL0141704(Minor)
PA File Number FL0141704-DW2P
Issuance Date:May 2,2014
Expiration Date:May 1,2019
FACILITY:
Port of the Islands WWTP
12600 Union Rd.
Naples FL 34114
Collier County
Lat:25-57-50 N Long:81-30-27 W
Port of the Islands Water Treatment Facility
PWS#5110230
SFWMDWater Use Permit# 11-00372
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EXHIBIT E
METER INSTALLATION FEE SCHEDULE
The following is a list of charges for meter installation
(a) The following types of residential water meters for new connections shall be installed by
OPERATOR for the below listed fees, OPERATOR shall procure the meters and
associated fittings, the cost of which will be charged to the Annual Repair and
Maintenance Budget:
Meter Installation
Meter Size(inches) Total Cost($)
5/8 40.00
1 50.00
(b) The following types of residential water meters for new connections shall be installed by
OPERATOR for the below listed fees, OPERATOR shall procure the meters, associated
fittings and meter boxes, the cost of which will be charged to the Annual Repair and
Maintenance Budget:
Meter Box and Meter Installation(1)
Meter Size(inches) Total Cost($)
5/8 80.00
1 95.00
(c) The Meter Installation and fees described in Section(a) above are for potable or reuse
meters and are based on the assumption the main has been tapped,service line and meter
box and appurtenances installed by a party other than OPERATOR. If a tap,service line
installation and meter box installation are necessary, OPERATOR will provide the
DISTRICT with a proposal for such work.
(d) The Meter Box and Meter Installation and fees described in Section (b) above are for
potable or reuse meters and are based on the assumption the main has been tapped and
service line with curb stop installed. If a tap and service line installation are necessary,
OPERATOR will provide the DISTRICT with a proposal for such work.
(e) Commercial Meters. Commercial connections and other special connections will be
made for a price quoted for each installation in accordance with the applicable
specifications.
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(f) Sanitary Sewer Inspections. OPERATOR shall inspect each new sanitary sewer
connection to the District's wastewater treatment system for a fee of Fifty Dollars
($50)for residential connections and Fifty Dollars($50)for commercial connections.
(g) Backflow Prevention Inspections. OPERATOR shall perform backflow prevention
device inspections for a fee of Fifty Dollars($50)for each such inspection or rejection.
(h) OPERATOR shall perform other inspections as requested or authorized by the
DISTRICT for a fee determined by the standard rates for personnel and equipment used,
attached as Exhibit F to this Amendment.
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EXHIBIT F
LABOR AND EQUIPMENT RATES
The following is a partial list of Operator charges showing the current hourly rate schedule.
Supervisor/Foreman $85.00 per hour
Licensed Operator $75.00 per hour
Utility Technician $75.00 per hour
Electrician $75.00 per hour
Environmental Specialist $65.00 per hour
Instrumentation Technician $100.00 per hour
Clerical $45.00 per hour
Dump Truck w/Operator $100.00 per hour
2"Utility Pump $60.00 per day
*Vactor/Jet Unit(4-hour min.)including technician $225.00 per hour+dump fee
*Televising Unit(4-hour min.)including technician $140.00 per hour
*Mini Excavator(4-hour min.)including technician $150.00 per hour
Air Compressor $25.00 per hour
*These units will be available on a per-foot based cost quoted by job.
Overtime rates of time and one-half will apply for work performed before 7:30 a.m.and after 4:00 p.m.in
excess of eight(8)hours per day or forty(40)hours per week,and on weekends and holidays. Holidays
are New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day,
Day after Thanksgiving,Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day.
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EXHIBIT G
MOSQUITO CONTROL AREAS
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EXHIBIT H
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES
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EXHIBIT I
BASELINE CONDITIONS
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