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Resolution 2004-099 16B9 ..~ RESOLUTION NO. 2004- 9 9 A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN A HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), FOR A PORTION OF THE 1-75/PINE RIDGE ROAD INTERCHANGE. WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is willing to enter into a . . Highway Landscaping Installation and Maintenance Agreement ("Agreement") with Collier County, wherein FDOT will pennit Collier County, at its sole cost and expense, to install and maintain landscaping within a portion of the 1-75 right-of-way at the Pine Ridge Road Interchange; and WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners finds that it is in the public interest to move forward with this project, as defined in the Agreement, and that this Agreement is in the best interests of the citizens of CoIlier County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: The Board of County Commissioners approves the Agreement; authorizes its Chainnan, Donna Fiala, to execute the Agreement; and directs that the Collier County Clerk forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the FDOT along with the executed Agreement. This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring same, thisl1... day of . ~?004. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER UNTY, FLORIDA d-t.~ By: DONNA to form and legal sufficiency: 10B9.. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _ day of ,20 -' 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 Road 93/ 1-75 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 of State Road 93/1-75 at CR 896; Section(s) 03175009, 03175011, 03175013 and 03175015 at Mile Post 55.940,55.948,56.28 and 56.619, hereinafter referred to as the "PROJECT"; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto mutually recognize the need for entering into an Agreement designating and setting forth the responsibilities of each party; and WHEREAS, the AGENCY by Resolution dated is attached hereto and made a part hereof, has authorized its Agreement on behalf of the AGENCY; . a copy of which to enter into this NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual benefits to flow each to the other, the parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. The AGENCY hereby assures the DEPARTMENT, that prior to submitting this Agreement, it has: (a) Ascertained the location of all existing utilities, both aerial and underground. A letter of notification and plan of the landscape development improvements was mailed on , to the following utilities/municipalities: (b) Complied 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 with Section 479.11, Florida Statutes. 1689 2. The AGENCY hereby agrees to install the landscape improvements in accordance with the Landscape Development Plan included as Exhibit "A", attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Such installation shaH be in conformance with Rule 14-40, Florida Administrative Code, and the Highway Landscape Beautification and Plan Review Procedure (Topic 650-050-00 I-c), as they may be amended from time to time. 3. The AGENCY agrees to maintain the landscape improvements in accordance with the Technical Maintenance Plan included as Exhibit "B", attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. 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 DEPARTMENT'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. To the extent permitted by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, the AGENCY shall indemnify, defend, save and hold hannless, the DEPARTMENT and all of its officers, 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. 6. 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. 7. This Agreement shall remain in effect until such time the AGENCY or DEPARTMENT 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 DEPARTMENT may, at its option, proceed as follows: '.. () J.~~JJ 1 ~~, (a) Maintain the landscape improvements within the limits of said project with DEPARTMENT'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. 8. The term of this Agreement commences upon execution by both parties. 9. 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. 10. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by the AGEN CY in whole or part without the consent of the DEPARTMENT. 11. 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed the day and year first above written. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLI!fJ::::;Y l:i BY: I TITLE: {l A Ai R fI1 A ,.; . . (,:' ~ 'l rJ ......~ ~ '"" ('. :t>-~ ~l. ", \~. ~ITES .~ .~ EAL) , . "'_ TITLE. , I ". - /" . ',: ". / . t \" ,-:.,. (...... .,' , .~ . - -:At,t'$+ -It: ~-' l'ILaf ' , sfgn ,,~.. .,.,....,. "..... _. r;;.. .,~4 .__. CoUier-CR896- 3. 22..04 ,doc Item# /t#7' Agenda N;;'~'/ Date Zf.I.2I7 ~2te: ~/lIIaf: STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BY: District Secretary ATTEST: Executive Secretary Legal Review: '\ . \~ )~1hl~,..., ~ I \ ",1 l;).J) ~ 11)