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Backup Documents 09/11-12/2012 Item #16D 2ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLID 6 p 2 - TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. Original documents should be hand delivered to the Board Office. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the Board Office only after the Board has taken action on the item.) ROUTING SLIP Complete routing lines #I through #4 as appropriate for additional signatures, dates, and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the exception of the Chairman's signature, draw aline through routing lines #1 throu #4 complete the checklist and forward to Ian M't h II 1' #6 Route to Addressee(s) (List in routing order) Office c a Initials (me Date 1- Eoifeen- 6reene— &nily Pcpin County Attorney Agenda Item Number # 16.d.2 2. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be MM 3. Grant Agreement Number of Original 2 of Grant Agreement 4. Long Range Plan, Technology Plan, Current Documents Attached 5 to the BCC 1, Executive Manager Board of County Commissioners 6. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office 'ri (26 k PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION (The primary contact is the holder of the original document pending BCC approval. Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the executive summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the addressees above, including Sue Filson, need to contact staff for additional or missing information. All original documents needing the BCC Chairman's signature are to be delivered to the BCC office only after the BCC has acted to approve the item.) Name of Primary Staff Contact Marilyn Matthes Phone Number 593 -3511 Agenda Date Item was September 11, 2012 Agenda Item Number # 16.d.2 Approved by the BCC Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be MM Type of Document Grant Agreement Number of Original 2 of Grant Agreement Attached Long Range Plan, Technology Plan, Current Documents Attached Year Action Plan INSTRUCTIONS &CHECKLIST I: Forms/ County Forms/ BCC Forms/ Original Documents Routing Slip, Revised 6 -15 -2011 Initial the Yes column or mark "N /A" in the Not Applicable column, whichever is Yes N/A (Not a ro riate. (Initial) Applicable) 1. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be MM signed by the Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney. This includes signature pages from ordinances, resolutions, etc. signed by the County Attorney's Office and signature pages from contracts, agreements, etc.. that have been fully executed by all parties except the BCC Chairman and Clerk to the Board and possibly State Officials.) 2. Is the Chairman's original signature required? MM 3. All handwritten strike - throughs and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's N/A Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board. 4. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the MM document or the final negotiated contract date, whichever is applicable. 5. "Sign here" tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's MM signature and initials are required. 6. In most cases (some contracts are an exception), the original document and this routing slip MM should be provided to Ian Mithchell in the BCC office within 24 hours of BCC approval. Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a certain time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines! (Postmark before Oct. 1 required.) 7. document was approved by the BCC on—September 11, 2012_(enter date) and all MM 1The changes made during the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The Count Attorney's Office has reviewed the changes, if applicable. for !fie 6 I: Forms/ County Forms/ BCC Forms/ Original Documents Routing Slip, Revised 6 -15 -2011 16D 21 MEMORANDUM Date: September 27, 2012 To: Marilyn Matthes, Director Collier County Public Library From: Martha Vergara, Deputy Clerk Minutes & Records Department Re: State Aide for Library Services & Technology Act Grant Attached are two (2) originals of the agreement referenced above, (Item #16D2) approved by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Please forward a fully executed original to the Minutes and Record's Department for where it will be kept as part of the Board's Official Records. If you have any questions, please contact me at 252 -7240. Thank you Attachment 160 2 Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services STATE AID TO LIBRARIES GRANT AGREEMENT The Applicant (GRANTEE) Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Name of library governing body) Governing body for Colter County Public Lbrary (Name of library) hereby makes application and certifies eligibility for receipt of grants authorized under Section 257, Florida Statutes, and guidelines for the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program. The Division, as administrator of state funds provided under Section 257, Florida Statutes, has approved an application for State Aid to Uxuries Grant fiords submitted by the GRANTEE. By reference, the application is hereby made a part of this agreement. The parties agree as follows: L The GRANTEE agrees to: a. Expend all grant finds awarded and perform all acts in connection with this agreement in fiull compliance with be terms and conditions of Chapter 257, Florida &andes, and guidelines for the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program. b. Expend all grant f mds received under this agreement solely for the purposes for which they were authorized and appropriated, c. Provide the DIVISION with statistical, narrative, financial and other evaluative reports as requested. d. Retain and make available to the DIVISION, upon request, all financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical records, and other records for the pr'ojecL e. Retain all records for a period of five years from the date of submission of the final project report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the five year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular five year period, whichever is later. f. Establish and maintain a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures. To use and maintain adequate fiscal authority, control, and accounting procedures that will ensure proper dish of and accounting for, project finds. g. Perform all acts in connection with this agreement in strict conformity with all applicable laws and regulations of the State of Florida. h. Not use any grant funds for lobbying the legislature, the judicial branch, or any state agency- State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement Page 1 of a Chapter 18- 2.011(2)(a), Florida Adminlstradve Code, Effective 410 -2012 160 24 L The GRANTEE hereby certifies that it is cognizant of the prohibition of conflicts of interest described in Sections 112.311 through 112.326, Florida Statutes, and affirms that it will not enter into or maintain a business or other relationship with any employee of the Department of State that would violate those provisions. The GRANTEE fm then agrees to seek authorization from the General Counsel for the Department of State prior to entering into any business or other relationship with a Department of State employee to avoid a potential violation of those statutes. j. Not discriminate against any employee employed in the performance of this agreement, or against any applies for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. The GRANTEE shall insert a similar provision in all subcontracts for services by this agreement. k. In the event that the grantee expends a total amount of state financial assistance equal to or in excess of $500,000 in any fiscal year of such GRANTEE, the grantee must have a State single or project- specific audit for such fiscal year in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes; applicable rules of the Department of Financial Services; and Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for - profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General. In determining the state financial assistance Wended in its fiscal year, the GRANTEE shall consider all sources of state financial assistance, including state financial assistance received from the Department of State, other state agencies, and other nonstate entities. State financial assistance does not include federal direct or pass through awards and resources received by a nonstate entity for federal program matching requirements. In connection with the audit requirements addressed in part j, paragraph 1, the GRANTEE shall ensure that the audit complies with the requirements of Section 215.97(8), Florida Statutes. This includes submission of a financial reporting package as defined by Section 215.97(2)(e), Florida Statutes, and Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for -profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General. If the GRANTEE expends less than $500,000 in state financial assistance in its fiscal year, an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, is not required In the event that the GRANTEE expends less than $500,000 in state financial assistance in its fiscal year and elects to have an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, the cost of the audit must be paid from the nonstate entity's resources (i.e., the cost of such an audit must be paid from the grantee's resources obtained from other than State entities). Information related to the requirements of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, (the Florida Single Audit Act) and related documents may be found at httpsJ /apps.fldfs.com/fsaa/. Copies of financial reporting packages required by this agreement shall be submitted by or on behalf of the GRANTEE directly to each of the following: State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement Page 2 of 6 Chapter 1 B- 2.011(2)(a), Florida Adminkft Uve Code, Effective 410 -2012 160 Z 1. The Department of State at the following addresses: Office of Inspector General Florida Department of State R- A. Gray Building, Room 114A 500 S. Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 -0250 2. The Auditor General's Office at the following address: Auditor General's Office Room 401, Pepper Building 111 West Madison Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 -1450 1. Identify an individual or position with the authority to make minor modifications to the application, if necessary, prior to execution of the agreement. H. The DIVISION agrees: a To Provide a grant in accordance with the terms of this agreement in consideration of the GRANTEE's Performance heremunder, and contingent upon fimdmg by the Legislature The State of Florida's perf fiance and obligation to pay under this agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. In the event that the state funds on which this agreement is dependent are withdrawn, this agreement is terminated and the state has no further liability to the GRANTEE beyond that already incurred by the termination date. In the event of a state revenue shortfall, the total grant may be reduced accordingly. b. To notify the grantee of the grant award after review and approval of required documents. The grant amount shall be calculated in accordance with Chapter 257, Florida Statrdes, and guidelines for the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program. c. To distribute grant funds in two payments. The fast payment will be requested by the DIVISION from the Chief Financial Officer upon execution of the agreement„ The remaining Payment will be made by June 30. d. That any balance of unobligated cash that has been paid to the grantee may be retained for direct program costs in a subsequent period. III. The GRANTEE and the DIVISION mutually agree that a. This instrument embodies the whole agreement of the parties. There are no berms, conditions, or obligations other than provisions, supersede all previous communications, representation, or and � agent shall written, between the mew H verbal or parties. No amendment shalt � eg�� —I and signed by the parties. ess reduced m writing b. The agreement is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, Performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws and rules of the State of Florida Each party shall perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with the terms State Aid to Ubradw Grant Agreement Page 3 of 6 Chapter 18- 2.011(2)(a), Florida Adminis M&9 Code, Effective 410 -2012 16D 2 and conditions of this agreement. If any matter arising out of this Agreement becomes the subject of litigation, venue shall be in Leon County. c. If any tern or provision of the agreement is found to be illegal and unenforceable, the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect and such term or provision shall be deemed stricken. d. No delay or omission to exercise any right, power, or remedy accruing to either party upon breach or default by either party under this Agreement shall impair any such right, Power, or remedy of either party; nor shall such delay or omission be construed as a waiver of any such breach or default, or any similar breach or default e. This agreement shall be terminated by the DIVISION because of failure of the GRANTEE to fiulfill its obligations under the agreement in a timely and satisfactory manner unless the GRANTEE demonstrates good cause as to why it cannot fulfill its obligations. Satisfaction of obligations by GRANTEE shall be determined by the DIVISION, based on the terms and conditions imposed on the GRANTEE in paragraphs I and III of this agreement and guidelines for the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program. The DIVISION shall provide GRANTEE a written notice of default letter. GRANTEE shall have 15 calendar days to cure the default If the default is not cured by GRANTEE within the stated period, the DIVISION shall terminate this agreement, unless the GRANTEE demonstrates good cause as to why it cannot cure the default within the prescribed time period For purposes of this agreement, "good cause" is defined as circumstances beyond the GRANTEES control. Notice shall be sufficient if it is delivered to the party personally or mailed to its specified address. In the event of termination of this agreement, the GRANTEE will be compensated for any work satisfactorily completed prior to notification of termination, if equitable. £ The DIVISION shall unilaterally cancel this agreement in the event that the GRANTEE refuses to allow public access to all documents or other materials made or received in regard to this agreement that are subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Stat,&es. GRANTEE agrees to immediately contact the DIVISION for assistance in the event that it receives a public records request related to this agreement or the grant the it awards. g. The DIVISION shall not be liable to pay attorney fees, interest, late charges and service fees, or cost of collection related to the grant h. The DIVISION shall not assume any liability for the acts, omissions to act or negligence of the GRANTEE, its agents, servants, or employees; nor shall the GRANDE exclude liability for its own acts, omissions to act, or negligence to the DIVISION. In addition, the GRANTEE hereby agrees to be responsible for any injury or property damage resulting from any activities conducted by the GRANTEE. i. The GRANTEE, other than a GRANTEE which is the State or agency or subdivision of the State, agrees to indemnify and hold the DIVISION harmless from and against any and all claims or demands for damages of any nature, including but not limited to personal mjmY, death, or image to property, arising out of any activities performed under this agreement and shall investigate all claims at its own expense. The GRANTEE shall be responsible for all work performed and all incurred in connection with time project. The GRANTEE may subcontract as necessary to perform the services set forth in this agreement, including entering into with vendors for State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement Page 4 of 6 Chapter 18- 2.011(2xa), Florida Administrator Code, EffecWe 410 -2012 160 z services and commodities, provided that such subcontract has been approved by the DIVISION, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, and provided that it is understood by the GRANTEE that the DIVISION shall not be liable to the subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred under the subcontract and that the GRANTEE shall be solely liable to the subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities incurred under the subcontract. k. Neither the State nor any agency or subdivision of the State waives any defense of immunity, or increases the limits of its liability, upon entering into a contractual relationship. L The GRANTEE, its officers, agents, and employees, in performance of this agreement, shall act in the capacity of an independent contractor and not as an officer, employee or agent of the DIVISION. Under this agreement, GRANTEE is not entitled to accrue any benefits of state employment, including retirement benefits, and any other rights or privileges connected with employment in the State Career Service. GRANTEE agrees to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that each subcontractor of the GRANTEE will be deemed to be an independent contractor and will not be considered or permitted to be an age servant, joint ventrmer, or partner of the DIVISION. m. The GRANTEE shall not assign, sublicense, nor otherwise transfer its rigs duties, or obligations under this agreement without the prior written consent of the DIVISION, whose consent shall not unreasonably be withheld. The agreement transferee must demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the program, If the DIVISION approves a transfer of the GRANTEE's obligations, the GRANTEE remains responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with the Agreement, In the event the LegishAi m transfers the rights, duties, or obligations of the Department to another governrnenl entity pursuant to Section 20.06, Florida ,Statutes, or otherwise, the rights, duties, and obligations under this agreement shall also be transferred to the successor government entity as if it were an original party to the agreement. n. This agreement shall bind the successors, assigns, and legal reproves of the GRANTEE and of any legal entity that succeeds to the obligation of the DIVISION. o. The State of Florida's performance and obligation upon an annual appropriation by the legislafine. In the ever t went funds on which Us agree hens is eTerid liability � ��wn' � � is � the to the GRANTEE beyond that by termination date. In the event of a state revenue sh already hall bed the accordance with Section 257.21, Florida &alydes. � �� shall be reduced in P- If the GRANTEE is in noncompliance with any terms) of this grant agreement or any other grant agreement with any Division of Library and Information Services, the Division Of ITistorical Resources or the Division of Cultural Affairs, the Division grant payments until the GRANDE comes into co �Y withhold PequiremeM including but not limited to failure to bmit . Violation of a grant program documents; submission of incomplete �� � °� � J� �o� or o� gnint dents; or violation of other grant agreement requirements; shall constitute a basis for the Division to place the GRANTEE in noncompliance status with the Department of State. State Aid to Ubrarles Grant Agreement Page 5 of 6 Chapter 18- 2.011(2)(a), Florida Administrative Coda, EffecOVe 410 -2012 Project Number: 13 -ST -08 Collier County Public Library Collier County - - 16 D Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services STATE AID TO LIBRARIES GRANT AGREEMENT The Applicant (GRANTEE) Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Name of library governing body) Governing body for Collier County Public Library (Name of library) hereby makes application and certifies eligibility for receipt of grants authorized under Section 257, Florida Statutes, and guidelines for the State Aid to Libraries Giant Program, The Division, as adiminstratOr of state fiords provided under Section 257,176n& Statutes, has approved an application for State Aid to Libraries Grant fiords submitted by the GRANTEE. By reference, the aPPlication is hereby made a part of this agreement. The parties agree as follows: I. The GRANTEE agrees to: a. Expend all grant fiords awarded and perform all acts in connection with this agreement in full compliance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 257, Florida Statutes, and guidelines for the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program. b. Expend all grant funds received under this agreement solely for the purposes for which they were authorized and appropriates, c. Provide the DIVISION with statistical, narrative, financial and other evaluative reports as d. Retain and make available to the DIVISION, upon request, all financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical records, and other records for the project e. Retain all records for a period of five years from the date of submission of the final Project report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the five year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular five year period, whichever is later. f. Establish and maintain a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures. To use and maintain adequate fiscal authority, control, and accounting procedures that will ensure proper disbursement of, and accounting for, project fiords. g. Perform all acts in connection with this agreement in strict conformity with all applicable laws and regulations of the State of Florida. h. Not use any grant funds for lobbying the legislature, the judicial branch, or any state agency. State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement Page 1 of 6 Chapter 1B- 2.011(2)(a), Florida AdminisftUve Code, Effective 410 -2012 16D 2 i. The GRANTEE hereby certifies that it is cognizant of the prohibition of conflicts of interest described in Sections 112.311 through 112.326, Florida Statutes, and affirms that it will not enter into or maintain a business or other relationship with any employee of the Department of State that would violate those provisions. The GRANTEE further agrees to seek authorization from the General Counsel for the Department of State prior to entering into any business or other relationship with a Department of State employee to avoid a potential violation of those statutes. j. Not discriminate against any employee employed in the performance of this agreement, or against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. The GRANTEE shall insert a similar provision in all subcontracts for services by this agreement. k. In the event that the grantee expends a total amount of state financial assistance equal to or in excess of $ 500,000 in any fiscal year of such GRANTEE, the grantee must have a State single or project- specific audit for such fiscal year in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes; applicable rules of the Department of Financial Services; and Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for -profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General. In determining the state financial assistance expended in its fiscal year, the GRANTEE shall consider all sources of state financial assistance, including state financial assistance received from the Department of State, other state agencies, and other nonstate entities. State financial assistance does not include federal direct or pass- through awards and resources received by a nonstate entity for federal program matching requirements. In connection with the audit requirements addressed in part j, paragraph 1, the GRANTEE shall ensure that the audit complies with the requirements of Section 215.97(8), Florida Statutes. This includes submission of a financial reporting package as defined by Section 215.97(2xe), Florida Statutes, and Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for -profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General. If the GRANTEE expends less than $ 500,000 in state financial assistance in its fiscal year, an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, is not required. In the event that the GRANTEE expends less than $500,000 in state financial assistance in its fiscal year and elects to have an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, the cost of the audit must be paid from the nonstate entity's resources (i.e., the cost of such an audit must be paid from the grantee's resources obtained from other than State entities). Information related to the requirements of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, (the Florida Single Audit Act) and related documents may be found at https: / /apps.fldfs.com/fsaa/. Copies of financial reporting packages required, by this agreement shall be submitted by or on behalf of the GRANTEE directly to each of the following: State Aid to Librariess Grant Agreement Page 2 of ti Chapter 1 B- 2.011(2)(x), Florida Administrative Code, Effective 410 -2012 160 2 1. The Department of State at the following addresses: Office of Inspector General Florida Department of State R. A. Gray Building, Room 114A 500 S. Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 -0250 2. The Auditor General's Office at the following address: Auditor General's Office Room 401, Pepper Building 111 West Madison Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 -1450 I. Identify an individual or position with the authority to make minor modifications to the application, if necessary, Prior to execution of the agreement. II. The DIVISION agrees: a. To provide a grant in accordance with the terms of this agreement in consideration of the GRANTEE's performance heremundeer, and contingent upon funding by the Legislature. The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under tins agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. In the event that the state funds on which this agreement is dependent are withdrawn, this agreement is terminated and the state has no fiuther liability to the GRANTEE beyond that already incurred by the termination daze. In the event of a state revenue shortfall, the total grant may be reduced accordingly. b. To notify the grantee of the grant award after review and approval of required documents. The giant amount shall be calculated in accordance with Chapter 257, Florida Statutes, and guidelines for the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program. c. To distribute grant funds in two payments. The first payment will be requested by the DIVISION from the Chief Financial Officer upon execution of the agreement. The remaining payment will be made by June 30. d. That any balance of unobligated cash that has been paid to the grantee may be retained for direct program costs in a subsequent period. III. The GRANTEE and the DIVISION mutually agree that: a. This mshvment embodies the whole agreement of the parties. There are no provisions, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those contained herein; and this agreement shall supersede all previous communications, representation, or agreements either verbal or written, between the parties. No amendment shall be effective unless reduced in writing and signed by the parties. b. The agreement is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws and rules of the State of Florida. Each party shall perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with the terms State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement Page 3 of 6 Chapter 1 B- 2.011(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Effective 410 -2012 16D 2-"- and conditions of this agreement. If any matter arising out of this Agreement becomes the subject of litigation, venue shall be in Leon County. c. If any term or provision of the agreement is found to be illegal and unenforceable, the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect and such term or provision shall be deemed stricken. d. No delay or omission to exercise any right, power, or remedy accruing to either party upon breach or default by either party under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power, or remedy of either party; nor shall such delay or omission be construed as a waiver of any such breach or default, or any similar breach or default. e. This agreement shall be terminated by the DTVLSION because of failure of the GRANTEE to fulfill its obligations under the agreement in a timely and satisfactory manner unless the GRANTEE demonstrates good cause as to why it cannot fidfill its obligations. Satisfaction of obligations by GRANTEE shall be determined by the DIVISION, based on the terms and conditions imposed on the GRANTEE in paragraphs I and III of this agreement and guidelines for the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program. The DIVISION shall provide GRANTEE a written notice of default letter. GRANTEE shall have 15 calendar days to cure the default. If the default is not cured by GRANTEE within the stated period, the DIVISION shall terminate this agreement, unless the GRANTEE demonstrates good cause as to why it cannot cure the default within the prescribed time period For purposes of this agreement, "good cause" is defined as circumstances beyond the GRANTEE's control. Notice shall be sufficient if it is delivered to the party personally or mailed to its specified address. In the event of termination of this agreement, the GRANTEE will be compensated for any work satisfactorily completed prior to notification of termination, if equitable. f. The DIVISION shall unilaterally cancel this agreement in the event that the GRANTEE refases to allow public access to all documents or other materials made or received in regard to this agreement that are subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. GRANTEE agrees to immediately contact the DIVISION for assistance in the event that it receives a public records request related to this agreement or the grant the it awards. g. The DIVISION shall not be liable to pay attorney fees, interest, late charges and service fees, or cost of collection related to the grant. h. The DIVISION shall not assume any liability for the acts, omissions to act or negligence of the GRANTEE, its agents, servants, or employees; nor shall the GRANTEE exclude liability for its own acts, omissions to act, or negligence to the DIVISION. In addition, the GRANTEE hereby agrees to be responsible for any injury or property damage resulting from any activities conducted by the GRANTEE. i. The GRANTEE, other than a GRANTEE which is the State or agency or subdivision of the State, agrees to indemnify and hold the DIVISION harmless from and against any and all claims or demands for damages of any nature, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or damage to property, arising out of any activities performed under this agreement and shall investigate all claims at its own expense. j. The GRANTEE shall be responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with the project. The GRANTEE may subcontract as necessary to perform the services set forth in this agreement, including entering into subcontracts with vendors for State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement Page 4 of 6 Chapter 1 B- 2.011(2)(a), Flonde Administraiivie Code, Effective 410 -2012 16D 2 services and commodities, provided that such subcontract has been approved by the DIVISION, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, and provided that it is understood by the GRANTEE that the DIVISION shall not be liable to the subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred under the subcontract and that the GRANTEE shall be solely liable to the subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities incurred under the subcontract. k. Neither the State nor any agency or subdivision of the State waives any defense of sovereign immunity, or increases the limits of its liability, upon entering into a contractual relationship. 1. The GRANTEE, its officers, agents, and employees, in performance of this agreement, shall act in the capacity of an independent contractor and not as an officer, employee or agent of the DIVISION. Under this agreement, GRANTEE is not entitled to accrue any benefits of state employment, including retirement benefits, and any other rights or Privileges connected with employment in the State Career Service. GRANTEE agrees to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that each subcontractor of the GRANTEE will be deemed to be an independent contractor and will not be considered or permitted to be an agent, servant, joint venturer, or partner of the DIVISION. m. The GRANTEE shall not assign, sublicense, nor otherwise transfer its rights, duties, or obligations under this agreement without the prior written consent of the DIVISION, whose consent shall not unreasonably be withheld. The agreement transferee must demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the program. If the DIVISION approves a transfer of the GRANTEE's obligations, the GRANTEE remains responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with the Agreement. In the event the Legislature transfers the rights, duties, or obligations of the Department to another governmental entity pursuant to Section 20.06, Florida Statutes, or otherwise, the rights, duties, and obligations under this agreement shall also be transferred to the successor government entity as if it were an original party to the agreement: n. This agreement shall bind the successors, assigns, and legal representatives of the GRANTEE and of any legal entity that succeeds to the obligation of the DIVISION. o. The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the legislature. In the event that the state funds on which this agreement is dependent are withdrawn, this agreement is terminated and the DIVISION has no further liability to the GRANTEE beyond that already incurred by the termination date. In the event of a state revenue shortfall, the total grant shall be reduced in accordance with Section 257.21, Florida Statutes. p. If the GRANTEE is in noncompliance with any term(s) of this grant agreement or any other grant agreement with any Division of Library and Information Services, the Division of Historical Resources or the Division of Cultural Affairs, the Division may withhold grant payments until the GRANTEE comes into compliance. Violation of a giant program requirement, including but not limited to failure to submit grant reports and other grant documents; submission of incomplete grant reports or other grant documents; or violation Of other grant agreement requirements; shall constitute a basis for the Division to place the GRANTEE in noncompliance status with the Department of State. State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement Page 5 of 6 Chapter 18- 2.011(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Effective 410 -2012 16D 2 ' q. Unless there is a change of address, any notice required by this agreement shall be delivered to the Division of Library and information Services, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 -0250, for the State and, for the GRANTEE, to its single library administrative unit. In the event of a change of address, it is the obligation of the moving party to notify the other party in writing of the change of address. IV. The term of this agreement will commence on the date of execution of the grant agreement. THE APPLICANT /GRANTEE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: W. C'J'), Fred Coyle, Chairman ATTEST. DWIGJiT BROCI', 64 By, ,*WVed as to form and legal sufficiency: istant Couno4ttorn THE DIVISION da a M Jud' h A. Ring, Director Division of Library and Information Services Department of State, State of Florida Typed Name �1 Date WNW= .. M.�� Division Witness State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement Page 6 of 6 Chapter 1 B- 2.011(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Effective 410 -2012