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Resolution 2004-213 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-.213 16812 A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE, TWO (2) HIGHW A Y LANDSCAPING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF S.R. 29 IN DOWNTOWN IMMOKALEE. WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) is willing to enter into two (2) Highway Landscaping Installation and Maintenance Agreements ("Agreements") with Collier County, wherein upon written approval of a Landscape Development and Technical Maintenance Plan by FOOT, Collier County will install and maintain certain landscape development improvements (including decorative street lights and trees) within the right-of-way of S.R. 29 in downtown Immokalee; and WHEREAS, FOOT is willing participate in this project for design/construction in a combined amount up to $300,000; and WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners finds that it is in the public interest to install and maintain landscape development improvements within the right-of- way of S.R. 29 in downtown Immokalee, and that these Agreements are in the best interest of the citizens of Collier County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: The Board of County Commissioners approves the Agreements and authorizes its chairman, Donna Fiala, to execute the Agreements. A certified copy of this Resolution will be forwarded by the Collier County Clerk to FOOT along with the executed Agreements. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring same, this .:(;), day of ..T U,/l/-e ,2004. A TrEST: DWIGHT E.BRp<;:~,~lerk .: ' <~;/:;-,':~~':::'~'>'::. &1: ~~~i!~';r.PA~: ~w. : ~-' :,f.~1 ",....' ~~tYp'erk Attest to. ...,1 tJi ,',. :, ' . signa . ,~r~.anilsf.aI:~qlt~lt{ency: ""O-f ...~.." ,r,ji" .." ,:l .;;)1.... BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER UNTY, FLORIDA By: 16812 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPART~IENT OF TRANSPORTATION - HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (WITH PLANS TO BE APPROVED SUBSEQUENT TO THE EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT) THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this J),valay of J vAIL ,2004, by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, hereinafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT, and COLLIER COUNTY, hereinafter referred to as the AGENCY. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has jurisdiction over and maintains State Roads as part of the State Highway System; and WHEREAS, the AGENCY seeks to install and maintain certain landscape development improvements within the unpaved areas within the right-of-way ofSR 29 @ Downtown Immokalee; FM# 407977 1 58 01 programmed in fiscal year 2003/2004 hereinafter referred to as the PROJECT; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto mutually recognize the need for entering into an Agreement designating añd setting forth the responsibilities of each party; and WHEREAS, the AGENCY by Resolution dated uJ/AJ-L-~. JOo <./ , a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, has authorized its Chairma'n of the Board of County Commissioners to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the AGENCY; NO\V, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual benefits to flow éach to the other, the parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. The AGENCY hereby assures the DEPARTMENT that subsequent to the execution of this Agreement it will: (a) Ascertain the location of all existing utilities, both aerial and underground. A letter of notification and plan of the landscape development improvements will be mailed no later than to the following utili ties/muni ci pali ties: (b) Comply with all permit requirements from the appropriate agencies (county, municipality, etc.) in connection with the activities described hereunder. Outdoor advertising is specifically excluded from this Agreement in accordance \vith Section 479.11, Florida Statutes. 16B12 2. The AGENCY hereby agrees to install the landscape development improvements in accordance with a Landscape Development Plan to be approved by the DEPARTMENT subsequent to the execution of this Agreement. Such installation shall be in conformance with Rule 14-40, Florida Administrative 'Code, and the Highway Landscape Beautification and Plan Review Procedure (Topic 650-050-001-c), as they may be amended from time to time. No work shall be authorized to begin prior to the written approval of the Landscape Development Plan by the DEP ARTMENT. 3. The AGENCY agrees to maintain the landscape development improvements in accordance with a Technical Maintenance Plan to be approved by the DEPARTMENT subsequent to the execution of this Agreement. No work shall be authorized to begin prior to the written approval of the Technical Maintenance Plan by the DEPARTMENT. 4. Designated personnel as directed by the District Secretary or his designee may inspect and evaluate this project and issue a written report if a deficiency or unsatisfactory condition is noted. If deficiencies and/or unsatisfactory conditions are not corrected within thirty (30) days, the District Secretary or his designee shall have the option to do one of two things: (a) Correct and maintain the landscape improvements with DEPARTMENT's contractor or DEPARTMENT's personnel and charge the AGENCY for the reasonable value of said work. (b) Remove by DEPARTME~T's contractor or DEPARTMENT's personnel all landscape improvements, return the right-of-way to its original condition and charge the AGENCY the reasonable value for such work. 5. The DEPARTMENT agrees to a maximum participation in the Project, including contingencies, in the amount of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00). 6. To the extent permitted by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, the AGENCY shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless, the'DEP ARTMENT and all of its officer;' agents or employees from all suits, actions, claims, demands, liability of any nature whatsoever arising out of, because of, or due to breach of this Agreement by the AGENCY, its officers, agents, or employees or due to any negligent act or occurrence of omission or commission of the AGENCY, its officers, agents, or employees. Neither the AGENCY, nor any of its officers, agents, or employees will be liable under this section for damages arising out of injury or damage to persons or property directly caused or resulting from the negligence of the DEPARTMENT or any of its officers, agents or employees. 7. The AGENCY covenants to keep in force during the period of this Agreement public liability insurance, property damage insurance and worker's compensation insurance through an insurance policy(ies) or the AGENCY's self insurance program. 8. This Agreement shall remain in effect until such time the AGENCY or DEP ARTMENT wishes to cancel said agreement and this shall be done in writing giving the AGENCY or DEPARTMENT thirty (30) days notice. All landscape improvements shall be removed by the AGENCY and the DEPARTMENT's right-of-way returned to its original condition. If, after thirty (30) days, the landscape improvements have not been removed, the 16812 DEPARTMENT may, at its option, proceed as follows: (a) Maintain the landscape improvements within the limits of said project with DEP ARTMENT's contractor or personnel and charge the AGENCY for the reasonable value of said work; OR (b) Remove by DEPARTMENT's contractor or personnel all of the landscape improvements, return the right-of-way to its original condition, and charge the AGENCY for the reasonable value of such work. 9. The tenn of this Agreement commences upon execution by both parties. The Landscape Development Plan and the Technical Maintenance Plan shall be completed and submitted for approval by the DEPARTMENT on or before Utility clearances shall be obtained on or before . Construction shall be completed on or before 10. This writing embodies the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties hereto and there are no other agreements and understanding, oral or written, with reference to the subject matter hereof that are not merged herein and superseded hereby. 11. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by the AGENCY in whole or part \-vithout the written consent of the DEPARTMENT. 12. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Florida. In the event of a conflict between any portion of the Agreement and Florida law, the laws of Florida shall prevail. ,. '. - H IDEMO/SHARED/LANDSCAP/MOMDOC 3 .... 16812 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed the day and year first above written. COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY, (f~ dd Chairm STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BY: District Secretary f' "l .-, ,,~f~ t ~..... 1 r;(j ,,'.:"-.......... f¿\, ...:~) ,w .' ..~ ". '. 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