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Resolution 2003-237 RESOLUTION NO. 2003 - 237 1687 '~_ A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COLLIER COUNTY. WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (hereinafter "FDOT") has jurisdiction over certain State Roadways within Collier County that have intersections controlled by traffic signals, and WHEREAS, the FDOT has determined that the maintenance, operation, and repair of said traffic signals is most efficiently and safely accomplished by use of employees and agents of a local government agency, referred to as a Maintaining Agency, and WHEREAS, Collier County has performed the duties of a Maintaining Agency in the past for certain traffic signals on State Roadways in unincorporated Collier County without reimbursement or remuneration by the FDOT, and WHEREAS, the FDOT has begun a program of partially reimbursing Maintaining Agencies for their expenses in maintaining and operating traffic signals, and WHEREAS, Collier County has direct costs in labor, parts, and electricity incurred in maintaining FDOT traffic signals on State Roadways, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT: SECTION 1. The Board of County Commissioners concurs and agrees to the provisions and stipulations of the attached Agreement entitled "Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement" pertaining to the design, installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of traffic signals on the State Roadways; and SECTION 2. The Board of County Commissioners authorizes the incumbent of the position of County Traffic Operations Engineer to sign said Agreement for the County and to acknowledge and to legally approve for this Public Body routine additions, deletions, and modifications to the list of traffic control devices maintained under this agreement; SECTION 3. The Clerk to the Board is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Florida Department of Transportation, Bartow, Florida. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Page I of 2 1687 meeting assembled this ,"\.. 1'.,\" 29th day of ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida at regular . \ ,1", '.~ ~.':.,:;~;, A~ST:,' ". '. DWIDm E: BROCK, Clerk B~:~~,~ "At.tt'tt,. ....~.io.. Cha frL.n . S S~'~:Ml)...' Approved 'as to' form and legal sufficiency: ,') \..<.....,"'--' Page 2 of 2 July , 2003, BOAR~OF UNTY OMMISSIONERS OF COLL CO , FLORIDA . By: TOM HENNING, Chairman '1-l.,.O~ County of Collier CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT COWER COUNTY COURTHOUSE 3301 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST P.O. BOX 413044 NAPLES. FLORIDA 34101-3044 1687 Dwi~ht E. Brock Clerk CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY COURT COUNTY RECORDER CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ", July 30,2003 ATTN: Ms. Deborah Snyder, District Transportation Operations 'Engineer Florida Department of Transportation P.O. Box 1249 801 North Broadway Street Bartow FL 33831-1249 Re: Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement Resolution 2003-237 Dear Ms. Snyder: Transmitted herewith is a certified copy of the above referenced resolution authorizing execution of a Traffic Signal Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Collier County. Please execute and return one original to the Collier County Minutes and Records Department for the official record. Please call me at 774-8406 if you have any questions. Very truly yours, DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK ~~~~.k Patricia L. Morgan, Deputy Clerk Enclosure 1687 7so.o1G-22 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS CW03 P"ll'l10(6 CONTRACT NO, FINANCIAl PROJECT NO, F,EJ.O, NO. ST"TE OF Fl.0Rl00t. DePARTMENT OF TRAHSPORT"TION TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _ day of '_ , by and between the Florida Department of Transportation, an agency of the State of Florida, herein called the "Departmenr. and Collier County Florida, herein called the "Maintaining Agency". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Maintaining Agency has the authority to enter into this Agreement and to undertake the maintenance and operation of traffic signals or signal systems on the State Highway System, and the Department is authorized under Sections 334.044 and 335. 055, Florida Statutes, to enter into this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the MaintaininQ ARency has authorized Its undersiQned representative to enter into and execute this AQreement. NOW. THEREFORE. in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein to be undertaken by the respective parties hereto, and for other good and valuable consideration. the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties mutually agree and covenant as follows: ~ 1. The Maintaining Agency shall be responsible for the maintenance and continuous operation of the traffic signals, traffic signal systems (central computer, cameras, message signs, modems, and communications Interconnect), flashing school zone traffic control devices, Intersection flashing beacons. illuminated street name signs, and the payment of electricity and electrical charges Incurred in connection with operation of such traffic signals and signal systems upon completion of their installation. The Department agrees to pay to the Maintaining Agency. an annual compensation based on Department's fiscal year for the cost of the maintenance and continuous operation of full traffic signal locations as identified in Exhibit A. Flashing beacons, emergency signals, and flashing school zone signals are not included. Payments will be made in accordance with Exhibit B. Should the Maintaining Agency withdraw from the compensation portion of this Agreement, the Maintaining Agency will still be responsible for the maintenance and continuous operation of the above items. In the case of construction contracts, the Maintaining Agency shall be responsible for the payment of electricity and electrical charges incurred in connection with the operation of the traffic signals and signal systems. and shall undertake the maintenance and continuous operation of said traffic signals and signal systems upon final acceptance of the installation by the Department. Prior to any acceptance by the Department, the Maintaining Agency shall have the opportunity to inspect and request modifications/corrections to the installation(s) and Department agrees to undertake those prior to acceptance so long as the modifications/corrections comply with the contract and specifications previously approved by both the Department and Maintaining Agency. Repair or replacement and other responsibilities of the Installation contractor and the Department, during construction. are contained in the Departmenrs Standard Specifications for Road and BridQe Construction. 2. The Maintaining Agency shall maintain and operate the traffic signals and signal systems in a manner that will ensure safe and efficient movement of highway traffic and that is consistent with maintenance practices prescribed by the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) and operational requirements ofthe Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as amended. The Maintaining Agency's maintenance responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to. preventive maintenance (periodic inspection, service and routine repairs), and emergency maintenance (trouble shooting in the event of equipment malfunction, failure, or damage). The Maintaining Agency shall record its maintenance activities In a traffic signal maintenance log. 3. The Maintaining Agency may remove any component of the installed equipment for repair; however, it shall not make any permanent modiflC8tions and/or equipment replacements unless the equipment provided is capable of performing at minimum the same functions. The Department shall not make any modifications and/or equipment replacements without prior written notice to and consultation with the Maintaining Agency. 4, The Maintaining Agency shall set and maintain the timing and phasing of the traffic signals in accordance with the Department's timing and phasing plans, specifications, or special provisions. The Maintaining Agency shall obtain prior written approval from the Department for any modification in phaSing of signals. Signal Systems timings (cycle length, split, offsets) are considered operational changes and may be changed by the Maintaining Agency to accommodate changing needs of traffIC. The Maintaining Agency may make changes in the signal timing provided these changes are made under the direction of a qualified Professional Engineer registered in the State of Fiorida. The Maintaining Agency shall make available a copy of the timings to the Department upon request. The Department reserves the right to examine equipment, timing and phasing at any time and, after consultation with the Maintaining Agency, may specify modifications, If the Department specifies modification in timing andlor phasing. implementation of such modifications shall be coordinated with, or made by, the Maintaining Agency. 5. The Maintaining Agency shall note in the maintenance log any time/phasing changes and keep a copy of the timings and any approval documentation In a file, 750-010-22 TRAFF.IC OPERATIONS '~ 04103 Poge 2 016 6. The Maintaining Agency and the Department will develop annually the Exhibit A which by this reference Is made a part of this Agreement as though fully set forth herein, Exhibit A shall contain all existing traffic signals on the State Highway System, applicable to the jurisdiction of the Maintaining Entity, those that are maintained by the Maintaining Agency and those that are maintained but not included for compensation. No changes or modifications will be made to Exhibit A during the year for compensation. New signals added by the Department during the fiscal year shall be maintained and operated by the Maintaining Agency upon final acceptance as stated In paragraph 1. The Maintaining Agency and the Department. preceding each fiscal year, shall develop and execute a new Exhibit A, which shall include all new Department signals added during the previous fiscal year and delete those removed. The Maintaining Agency shall begin receiving compensation for new Department's signals in the next fiscal year, In the event that no change has been made to the previous year's Exhibit A, a statement to this effect should be included, The annual compensation will be a lump sum payment detailed in Exhibit B, Future payments will be based on the information provided in Exhibit A, in accordance with the provisions as detailed in Exhibit B, attached and made a part hereof. a) Payment shall be made only after receipt and approval of service. b) Payment shall be made in accordance with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes. c) Bills for fees or other compensation for services or expenses shall be submitted in detail sufficient for a proper pre-audit and post-audit thereof. "d) Record of costs incurred under terms of this Agreement shall be maintained and made available upon request to the Department at all times during the period of this Agreement and for three (3) years after final payment for the worX pursuant to this Agreement is made. Copies of these documents and records shall be furnished to the Department upon request. Record of costs incurred include the Maintaining Agency=s general accounting records, together with supporting documents and records of the Maintaining Agency and all subcontractors performing work, and all other records of the Maintaining Agency and subcontractors considered necessary by the Department for proper audit of costs. .. 7. Maintaining Agency providing goods and services to the Department should be aware of the following time frames. Upon receipt, the Department has five (5) working days to inspect and approve the goods and services, unless the Agreement specifies otherwise. The Department has twenty (20) days to deliver a request for payment (voucher) to the Department of Banking and Finance, The twenty (20) days are measured from the latter of the date the invoice is received or the goods or services are received, inspected and approved. 8, If a payment is not available within forty (40) days, a separate interest penalty at a rate as established pursuant to Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, shall be due and payable, In additional to the invoice amount, to the Maintaining Agency. Interest penalties of less than one (1) dollar shall not be enforced unless the Maintaining Agency requests payment. Invoices returned to a Maintaining Agency because of Maintaining Agency preparation errors shall result in a delay in the payment. The invoice payment requirements do not start until a properly completed invoice is provided to the Department. 1687 9. A Vendor Ombudsman has been established within the Department of Banking and Finance. The duties of this individual include acting as an advocate for contractors/vendors who may be experienCing problems In obtaining timely payment(s) from a state agency. The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted at (B50) 410-9724 or by calling the State Comptroller=s Hotline, 1-800-848-3792, 10. An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid on a contract to provide an) goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a pUblic entity for the construction or repair of a public building or publ1c work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perfonn work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity . 11. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any gOOds or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or publ1c work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform worX as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. 12, The Department shall consider the employment by any contractor of unauthorized aliens a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the contractor knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of this Agreement. 13, The State of Florida's performance and obliQation to pay under this AQreament is contlnQent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. In the event this Agreement is in excess of $25,000 and has a term for a periOd of more than one year, the provisions of Section 339.135(6)(a), Florida Statutes, are hereby Incorporated: (a) The Department, during any fiscal year, shall not expend money, Incur any liability, or enter into any contract which, by its terms, involves the expenditure of money In excess of the amounts budgeted as allallable for expenditure during such fiscal year. Any contract, verbal or written, made In violation of this subsection shall be null and void, and no money may be paid on such contract. The Department shall require a statement from the Comptroller of the Department that funds are available prior to entering into any such contract or other binding commitment of funds. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the maki ng of contracts for periods exceeding one year, but any contract so made shall be executory only for the value of the services to be rendered or agreed to be paid for in succeeding fiscal years, and this paragraph shall be incorporated verbatim in all contracts of the Department which are for an amount in excess of $25,000 and which have a term for a period of more than one year. 1687 750-011).22 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS " , 0<4103 P"Il" 3 016 14. The Maintaining Agency may be subject to inspections of traffic signals and traffic signal systems by the Department. Such findings will be shared with the Maintaining Agency and shall be the basis of all decisions regarding payment reduction, reworking, Agreement termination, or renewal. If at any time the Maintaining Agency has not performed the maintenance responsibility on the locations specified in the Exhibit A, the Department shall have the option of (a) notifying the Maintaining Agency of the deficiency with a requirement that it be corrected within a specified time, otherwise the Department shall deduct payment for any deficient traffic signal(s) maintenance not COfTected at the end of such time, or (b) take whatever action is deemed appropriate by the Department. Any suspension or termination of funds does not relieve any obligation of the Maintaining Agency under the terms and conditions of this Aj:1reement. 15. The Maintaining Agency may enter into agreements with other parties pertaining to traffic signals and signal systems including, but not limited to, agreements relating to costs and expenses Incurred in connection with the operation of traffic signals and signal systems on the State Highway System, provided that such Agreements are consistent with the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement. The Maintaining Agency shall furnish a copy of such agreements to the Department. 16. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by the Maintaining Agency In whole or In part without consent of the Department. 17. The Maintaining Agency shall allow pUblic access to all documents. papelll, lettelll, or other material subject to provisions of 119. Florida Statutes, and made or received by the Maintaining Agency In conjunction with this Agreement. Failure by the Maintaining Agency to grant such public access shall be grounds for Immediate unilateral cancellation of this Agreement by the Department. 18. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed In accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The invalidity or unenforceabllity of any portion of this Agreement shall not affect the remaining provisions and portions hereof. Any failure to enforce or election on the part of the Department to not enforce any provision of'this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any rights of the Department to enforce Its remedies hereunder or at law or in equity. 19. This Agreement shall remain In force during the life of the original installed equipment and/or the life of any replacement equipment installed with the mutual consent of the parties hereto. 20. Upon execution, this Agreement cancels and supersedes any and all prior Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement(s) between the parties. 21. This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed, the day and year filllt above written. , Florida STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION By: (Authorized Signature) PrinVType Name: Robert W. Tipton, P. E. TI~: Collier Traffic Operations Engineer PrinVType Name: TlUe: Attest: Attest: (Seal if Applicable) REVIEWED: )(,.,-; ., ~...f414 ''Q, b~ A~ey, Date ~ b\ ~~ ~ "\l-~ l7A;(jJ 1687 750-01~22 TRAF,'~' C OPERATIONS , lI4J03 , PIg.4o/5 EXHIBIT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERSECTIONS MAINTAINED AND OPERATED FOR FY 03-04 Effective Date From: 7/112003 To: 06/30/04 Page 1 of 3 Maintaining Agency: Collier County Traffic Operations Percent of State (Ex. Compensation FOOT FY Unit 25,33.50, Total Amount Intersection Locations (Yes or No) Rate $1599 75. or 100) (Unit Rate x Percent) Davis Blvd Shadowlawn Dr. Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 Davits Blvd Airport /PullinQ Dr. Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 Davis Blvd Lakewood Blvd. Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 Davis Blvd Fire Station #21 No $1,599,00 0.00% $0.00 Davis Blvd KinQs Way IKinQs Lk, Fox Yes $1,599.00 50,00% $799.50 ,.. Davis Blvd County Barn RD. Yes $1,599.00 67.00% $1,071.33 Davis Blvd Santa Barbara Blvd. Yes $1,599.00 67.00% $1.071.33 Oaf/is Blvd Radio Road yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 Davis Blvd SR. 951 (03030001) Yes $1,599.00 67.00% $1,071.33 US41 CR.887 laid us. 41 Yes $1.599,00 67.00% $1,071.33 US41 WiClClins Pass Rd. Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 US41 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, Yes $1,599.00 67,00% $1.071.33 US41 Riverchase 1 Wal-Mart Yes $1,599.00 50,00% $799.50 US41 111 ave. Ilmmokale ICR.846 Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 US41 Pelican Marsh rd.l99 Ave.N, Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 US41 Vanderbilt Beach 1 Hickory Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 US41 Pelican Bav Blvd. North Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 US41 Pelican Bay Blvd. South Yes $1,599.00 67.00% $1,071.33 US41 Pine RdCl. 1 SeaQate Dr. Yes $1,599.00 50,00% $799.50 US41 Commercial Dr. 1 Palm St. Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 US41 Shadowlawn I Bayshore Dr. Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 Total Lump Sum $17.620.98 1 certify that the above traffic Signals Will be maintained and operated In accordance WIth the requirements of the Traffic Signal Maintenace and Compensation Agreement. For Satisfactory completion of all services detailed in this Agreement for this time period, the Department will pay the Maintaining Agency a Total Lump Sum of $40,438.71 ~:..q.,LF':':~ District Traffic Operations Engineer Date 750-010-22 1 hR7 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS I 04103 Page. 01 5 EXHIBIT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERSECTIONS MAINTAINED AND OPERATED FOR FY 03-04 Effective Date From: 7/1/2003 To: 06130/04 Pace 2 of 3 Maintainina Aaencv: Collier County traffic Operations Percent of State (Ex. Compensation FOOT FY Unit 25.33.50. Total Amount Intersection Locations (Yes or No) Rate $1599 75, or 100) (Unll Rate x Percent) US41 Airport 1 PullinQ 1 CR. 31 . Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 US41 Corthous Shadow 1 Wal-Mart Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 US41. Palm Dr. Yes $1,599.00 67.00% $1,071.33 US41 Guilford Rd, Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 US41 Lakewood Blvd. 1 Outer Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 US41 Rattlesnake 1 Hammock Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 US41 St. Andrews Blvd. Yes $1,599.00 67.00% $1,071.33 US41 Broward St. Yes $1,599,00 67.00% $1,071.33 . US41 Price 1 TrianQle Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 =Database!E103 SR.951 (03030) CR. 951 Yes $1,599.00 75.00% $1,199.25 US41 Manatee rd/School "E"&"CC" No $1,599.00 0.00% $0.00 US41 CR 92/San Marco/Godland FB No $1,599.00 0.00% $0.00 US41 Cays Dr./Port of Island FB No $1,599.00 0.00% $0.00 US41 SR 29 1 (03080) CR. 29 FB No $1,599.00 0.00% $0.00 SR 951 Capri Blvd 1 CR 952 Yes $1.599.00 67.00% $1,071.33 SR 951 Mainsail 1 Airport Dr. Yes $1,599.00 67.00% $1,071.33 SR 951 Fire Rescue Station No $1,599.00 0.00% $0.00 SR 951 Manatee Rd. Yes $1,599.00 67.00% $1.071.33 Isle of Caori ISR951 SR 931 031751 S. B. Ramp Yes $1,599.00 100.00% $1,599.00 Isle of Caori ISR951 SR 931 031751 N.B, Ramo Yes $1,599.00 100,00% $1,599.00 Total Lump Sum $15.622.23 I certify that the above traffic Signals Will be maintained and operated In accordance With the requirements of the Traffic Signal Maintenace and Compensation Agreement. For Satisfactory completion of all services detailed in this Agreement for this time period, the Department will pay the Maintaining Agency a Total Lump Sum of $40,438.71 -/-#?7 Date Distrlct Traffic Operations Engineer Dale 750.Qlo-22 16B7 TRAFFIC OPERA nONS I <W03 ~ PlgI4 Cl ~ EXHIBIT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERSECTIONS MAINTAINED AND OPERATED FOR FY 03-04 Effective Date From: 7/112003 To: 06/30/04 Paae 3 of 3 Maintainina Aaencv: Collier County Traffic Operations Percent of Slate (Ex, Compensation FDOT FY Unit 25.33,50, Total Amount Intersection Locations (Yes or No) Rale $1599 75, or 100) (Unit Rate x Percent) 82 SR 29 (03080) MP,42.789 FB . No $1,599.00 0.00% $0.00 29 Fann Workers ViI1aae Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 29 . 1st 51. N. & S. CR 846 Yes $1.599.00 50.00% $799.50 29 9th 51. N. & S. Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 29 Immokalee Dr. Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 29 Lake Trafford 1 CR 890 Yes $1,599.00 50,00% $799,50 I~ 1-75 Pine Ridge 1 CR 896 N.B. Yes $1.599.00 50.00% $799,50 1-75 Pine Ridae 1 CR 896 S.B. Yes $1.599.00 50.00% $799.50 1-75' CR 846/1mmokalee Rd, N:B. Yes $1.599.00 50.00% $799.50 1-75 CR 846/lmmokalee Rd. S.B, Yes $1,599.00 50.00% $799.50 Total Lump Sum $7,195.50 I certify that the above traffic signals will be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the Traffic Signal Maintenace and Compensation Agreement. For Satisfactory completion of all services detailed in this Agreement for this time period, the Department will pay the Maintaining Agency a Total Lump Sum of $40,438.71 District Traffic Operations Engineer Date 16R7 75Cl-01G-22 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS 04IQ3 Page 6 1>16 EXHIBIT B TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENT 1.0 PURPOSE This exhibit defines the method and limits of compensation to be made to the Maintaining Agency for the services described in this Agreement and in Exhibit A and Method by which payments will be made. 2.0 COMPENSATION For the satisfactory completion of all services detailed in this Agreement and Exhibit A of this Agreement, the Department will pay the Maintaining Agency the Total Lump Sum in Exhibit A. The Maintaining Agency will receive one lump sum payment at the end of each fiscal year for satisfactory completion of service. Total Lump Sum Amount for each Fiscal Year is calculated by adding all of the individual intersection amounts. The individual intersection amounts are calculated by taking the FY Unit Rate times the Percent of State Road Approaches to Total Approaches. Example: For a intersection with 4 approaches with 2 approaches (50%)being state roads, the intersection amount will be: $518 x (2/4)= $259 Unit Rates per 100% State Intersections FY 02..Q3 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 $ 518 $1,599 $2.196 $2,262 $2.330 Beginning FY 07-08, the Unit Rate for each fiscal year will be 3% more than the Unit Rate for the previous fiscal year, unless otherwise specified in an amendment to this Agreement. 3.0 PAYMENT PROCESSING The Maintaining Agency shall invoice the Department yearly in a format acceptable to the Department.