Agenda 10/28/2008 Item # 9J
Agenda Item No, 9J
October 28, 2008
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO DISCUSS THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NAPLES
AND THE CLERK OF COURTS OF COLLIER COUNTY ALONG WITH THE TAX
COLLECTOR REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF A REVISED RESOLUTION TO
BETTER SERVE THE CITIZENS OF BOTH THE CITY AND THE COUNTY BY
PROVIDING INCREASED AND EASIER ACCESS TO PUBLIC SERVICES.
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the interlocal agreement between the City of Naples and the Clerk of
Courts of Collier County along with the Tax Collector regarding the adoption of a revised
resolution to better serve the citizens of both the City and the County by providing increased and
easier access to public services.
CONSIDERA TIONS: To recognize the interlocal agreement between the City of Naples and
the Clerk of Courts at no cost for continued services to residents of Collier County as well as the
Tax Collector for office space.
FISCAL IMPACT: NONE
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: NONE
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: NONE
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RECOMMENDATION: To revise and approve the resolution for the Clerk of Courts and the
Tax Collector recognizing the leased space and to recognize the interlocal agreement between
the City of Naples and the Clerk of Courts.
Prepared by: Tom Henning, Chairman
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMM1SSIONEF:S
Item Number:
Item Summary:
9J
To discuss interlocal agreement between City of Naples and Clerk of Courts along with Tax
Collector regarding Interlocal agreement.
Meeting Date:
10/28/2008 900.00 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs
Executive Aide to the Bee
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
BCC Office
10/22/20082:28:05 PM
Approved By
Sue Filson
Executive Manager to the BCC
Date
Soard of County
Commissioners
Bce Office
10/22/20082:29 PM
Approved By
James V. Mudd
County Manager
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
10/22/20083:19 PM
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE COLLIER COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
ENTERS INTO LEASES AND/OR AGREEMENTS FOR BRANCH OFFICES IN
WHICH LIMITED COUNTY BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED
Whereas, The Collier County Tax Collector has lease space at the Eagle Creek
Shopping Center and the Wilson Plaza Shopping Center, in addition, an Interlocal
Governmental Agreement with the City of Naples for a branch office in City Hall and an
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agreement for office space, at no charge, in the Fifth Third Bank Building, located in
Pelican Bay; and
Whereas, the Tax Collector collects property taxes and all manner of title
registrations and licenses in these branch offices as required and authorized by the State
of Florida; and
Whereas, from time to time, the Tax Collector provides free office space at these
branch offices to the Clerk of Courts, the Supervisor of Elections, and the Property
Appraiser; and
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners acknowledges that the Tax
Collector performs limited County business in these branch offices,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board hereby recognizes
that certain County functions arc conducted by the Tax Collector together with the
numerous State functions at the leased premises located at the Eagle Creek Shopping
Center and the Wilson Plaza Shopping Center, and in addition, at the Tax Collector's
branch office in the City Hall, City of Naples, Florida, and the Pelican Bay office in the
Fifth Third Bank Building and the Board [rods such lease arrangements and the
agreements providing free branch office space, by the Tax Collector, to be in the best
interest of the citizens of Collier County and require no further action by the Board.
This Resolution to take effect upon adoption.
This Resolution duly adopted this _ day of _' 2008, after motion, second
and majority vote.
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY. FLOFJDA
By:
CHAIRMAN
Retn: ATTN: THORMAN
CITY OF NAPLES
735 8TH 5T S
NAPLES FL 3~102
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RECORDBD in the OFFICIAL RECORDS of COLLIER COUNTY, FL R F~ge 4 Jei;;lO
02/25/2008 at 09:18AM DWIGHT E, BROCK, CLERK
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT:
LICENSE FOR VSE OF CITY OFFICE SPACE
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made this JAday of
February, 2008, by and between THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COLLIER
COUNTY (the "Clerk"), an independent Constitutional Officer, and THE CITY OF NAPLES,
a Florida municipal corporation (the "City").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, also known as the Florida Interlocal
Cooperation Act of 1969, permits local governmental units to make the most efficient use of
their powers by enabling them to cooperate with each other to provide services in a manner
that will accord best with geographic, economic. population and other factors inf1uencing the
needs and development of local communities; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Clerk have determined that it is in their best interest to
maintain an office for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Collier County within the Naples City
Hall; and
WHEREAS, such an office benefits the citizens of both the City and County by
providing increased and easier access to the services provided by the Clerk; and
WHEREAS, an Inter/oeal Agreement for the use of office space expires on
February 1,2008; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to grant Clerk a license to use space in the Naples
City Hall for a three (3) year period on the terms and conditions contained herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual covenants and premises provided
herein, and other valuable consideration, the pa..'"ties hereby agree as follows:
I. Recitals Incorporated, The above recitals are true, correct and incorporated
herein.
2. Terms, For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the
following meanings:
a, "Building" shall mean the Naples City Hall which is located at
73 5 Eighth Street South. Naples, Florida 34102.
b. "Premises" shaH mean the southwest end of the first floor of the
Building, consisting of approximately 1,500 square feet
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3. Description of the Premises. The City hereby grants to the Clerk a revocable
license to occupy the Premises, subject to all of the terms and conditions
contained herein. The Clerk shall have the right to share in the use of any
common areas and facilities appurtenant to the Building with the City.
4. Term. The term of this Agreement shan be for three (3) years (the "Term"). The
Term shall commence on February 1,2008 and shall expire on February 1,2011
(the "'Termination Date"). Under the provisions of the City of Naples
Purchasing Policy, the City Manager has the authority to extend the Term for
ten (10) one-year extensions. At the end of the Term or if terminated prior to the
Termination Date by either party, this Agreement shall absolutely end. The
Clerk acknowledges that it has not obtained any type of ea'iement or permanent
interest in the real property upon which the Premises and Building is located.
5. License Fee. There shall be no license fees due under this Agreement.
6. Services. The Clerk shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense, for
janitorial and cleaning services for the Premises. The City shall provide climate
control, electricity, and telephone service to the Premises. Costs for electricity
shall be paid by the Clerk based on the percentage of office space occupied in
prenllses,
7. Use and Occupancy. The Clerk shall occupy and use the Premises solely for an
office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Collier County.
8. Alterations and Improvements. The Clerk shall not alter, improve or change the
Premises, including existing signage, without the written consent of the City;
provided, however, that the locating and relocating of moveable partitions,
telephone and electrical outlets, light fixtures, equipment and trade fixtures shall
not be deemed alterations, improvements or changes to the Premises. Such
work shall be done at such time and in such manner so that the conduct of such
work does not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjoining
premises, if any, by other occupants of the Building.
9, Employee Parking. Clerk of Court employees working at Naples City Hall
under the tcrms of this Agrcement shall comply with employee parking policies
of the City.
10. Termination. Neither party may unilaterally terminate this Agreement during
the first three (3) years. Thcreafter, either party may terminate this
Agreement upon twelve (12) months \NTitten notice delivered to the other party,
11. Assignment The Clerk shall not assign, sublet, or permit the Premises to be
used by others without the prior written consent of the City in each instance,
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12. Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, the Clerk shall indemnify,
defend, save, and hold harmless the City, the City's officers, agents and/or
employees from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, professional
fees, including reasonable attorneys' fees and all costs of litigation and
judgments, arising out of any willful misconduct or negligent act, error, or
omission of the Clerk arising out of or incidental to the Clerk's use of the
Building and/or Premises, or the failure of the Clerk to perform any duties under
this Agreement, and to the extent permitted by law the City shall indemnify,
defend, save and hold harmless the Clerk. the Clerk's officers, agents and/or
employees from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, professional
fees, including reasonable attorneys' fees and all costs of litigation and
judgments arising out of any willful misconduct or negligence, act, error or
omission of the City arising out of or incidental to the Clerk's use of the
building and/or premises or the failure of the City to perform any duties under
this Agreement. This indemnification provision shall not be construed as a
waiver of any limitation of liability to which the Clerk or City may be entitled
under Florida Law.
13. Notices and Address of Record. All notices required or made pursrumt to this
Agreement to be given by the Clerk to the City shall be in writing and shall be
delivered by hand or by United States Postal Service Department, first class
mail service, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the
following:
City Council
City of Naples
735 Eighth Street South
Naples, Florida 34102
All notices required or made pursuant to this Agreement to be given by the City
to the Ckrk shall be made in writing and shall be delivered by hand or by the
United States Postal Service Department, first class mail service, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the following:
Clerk ofthe Circuit Court, Collier County, Florida
330] Tan1iami Trail East
Naples, Florida 34112
Attn: Dwight E. Brock, Clerk
Either party may change its address of record by written notice to the other
party given in accordance with requirements of this Article.
14. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed to be an original as against any party whose
signature appears thereon and all of which shall together constitute one and the
same instrument
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15. Effective Date. This Agreement shall take effect on the day of execution by the
last party to execute this Agreement.
16. Recording. This Agreement shall be recorded by the Clerk in the Official
Records of Collier County within thirty (30) days after this Agreement is fully
executed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Interlocal Agreement on
the day first written above.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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By:4ad~
J'ar~A. Norman, 'ty Clerk
Approved as. to. form and legal sufficiency:
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By fu <\ \J/9,~
Robert D, Pritt, City Attorney
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Ann Lynch; Roger Reinke
City of Naples & Clerk of Courts Agreement
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Chairman Henning:
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Bill Mos s
City Manager
City of Naples
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