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1 RESOLUTION NO. R 04- tqq
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3 'I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
4 I' CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
5 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
6 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON
7 I BEACH AND THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST
8 (FCT) PROVIDING $1,710,158.50 (50%
9 REIMBURSEMENT) OF THE FINAL PROJECT COSTS
10 TOWARDS THE ACQUISITION OF JAYCEE PARK
11 PROPERTY FROM FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION
12 DISTRICT (F.I.N.D.); AND PROVIDING AN
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16 WHEREAS, the City has desired to retain the 5.57 acres as park property and
17 negotiated with F.I.N.D. to purchase the property for $3,400,000 (plus closing costs); and
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19 WHEREAS, to assist with expenses the City applied for and was awarded a grant
20 ITom Florida Communities Trust; and
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22 WHEREAS, to receive the funding, the City must enter into an agreement that sets
23 forth conditions that must be satisfied and accept restrictions that are required;
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25 WHEREAS, upon recommendation of staff, the City Commission has determined
26 that it is in the best interests of the residents ofthe City to execute an Agreement between the
27 Florida Communities Trust to provide $1,710,158.50 which is 50% reimbursement of the
28 final project costs for the acquisition of the Jaycee Park property ITom Florida Inland
29 Navigation District;
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31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
32 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
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34 Section l. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
35 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
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38 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida does
39 hereby authorizing execution of the Agreement with the Florida Communities Trust, which is
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granted to FCT under the tenns of this Agreement shall survive the tenns and life of this
Agreement as a whole.
3. The Recipient agrees to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public
Law 101·336,42 U.S.c. Section 12101 et seQ.), if applicable, which prohibits discrimination by
public and private entities on the basis of disability in the areas of employment, public
accommodations, transportation, State and local govemment services, and in
telecommunications.
4. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
conviction for a public entity crime or on the discriminatory vendor list 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 public work, may not
submit lease 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 a public entity,
and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of Category Two for a period of
36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list or on the discriminatory
vendor list.
5. No funds or other resources received from FCT in connection with this
Agreement may be used directly or indirectly to influence legislation or any other official action
by the Florida Legislature or any state agency.
This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement.
CITY OF ~ON BEACH FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST
By:d -'AAA.IZ--. By:
Print ame. KIIRT BI¡-55NER Janice Browning
Title: r.1ìY MANAr.FI1 Division Director of Housing &
( ~OYNTON BEACH, Ft Community Development
Date: ~t ë'i'"1lo'f Date:
Approved as to Fonn and Legality:
By:
Trust Counsel
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FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST
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JAYCEE PARK ACQUISITION
CSF A # 52002
GRANT CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST
("FCT"), a non·regulatory agency within the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs,
and CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, a local government of the State of Florida ("Recipient").
THIS AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FACTS:
WHEREAS, the intent of this Agreement is to impose terms and conditions on the use of
the proceeds of certain bonds, hereinafter described, and the lands acquired with such proceeds
("Project Site"), that are necessary to ensure compliance with applicable Florida law and federal
income tax law and to otherwise implement the provisions of Sections 259.105, 259.1051 and
Chapter 380, Part III, Florida Statutes;
WHEREAS, Chapter 380, Part III, Fla. Stat., the Florida Communities Trust Act, creates
a non·regulatory agency within the Department of Community Affairs ("Department") which
will assist local governments in bringing into compliance and implementing the conservation,
recreation and open space, and coastal elements of their comprehensive plans or in conserving
natural resources and resolving land use conflicts by providing [mancial assistance to local
govemments and nonprofit environmental organizations to carry out projects and activities
authorized by the Florida Communities Trust Act;
WHEREAS, FCT is funded through either Section 259.105(3)(c), Fla. Stat. of the Florida
Forever Act, which provides for the distribution of twenty· two percent (22%), less certain
reductions, of the net Florida Forever Revenue Bond proceeds to the Department, or any other
revenue source designated by the Florida Legislature to provide land acquisition grants to local
governments and nonprofit environmental organizations for the acquisition of community-based
projects, urban open spaces, parks and greenways to implement local comprehensive plans;
WHEREAS, the Florida Forever Revenue Bonds are issued as tax·exempt bonds,
meaning the interest on the bonds is excluded from the gross income of bondholders for federal
income tax purposes;
WHEREAS, Rule Chapter 9K·7, Florida Administrative Code ("F.A.C.") sets forth the
procedures for the evaluation and selection of lands proposed for acquisition and Rule Chapter
9K·8, F.A.C. sets forth the acquisition procedures;
WHEREAS, on September I, 2004 the FCT Governing Board scored, ranked and
selected projects to receive approval for funding;
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WHEREAS, the Recipient's project, described in an application submitted for evaluation,
was selected for funding in accordance with Rule Chapter 9K· 7, F.A.C., and by executing this
Agreement the Recipient reaffirms the representations made in its application;
WHEREAS, Rule 9K·7.009(1), F.A.C. authorizes FCT to impose conditions for funding
on those FCT applicants whose projects have been selected for funding;
WHEREAS, Rule 9K-7.003(5) F.A.C., recognizes real property owned by the Recipient
and included in the application as part of the Project Site as an eligible source of Match, provided
that the real property is acquired by the Recipient within 18 months after the application deadline
for which the application was made. The date of this application deadline was MAYS, 2004;
WHEREAS, the Recipient will acquire fee simple title to the entire Project Site prior to
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WHEREAS, the Recipient will request disbursement of FCT Florida Forever Bond
proceeds, subsequent to acquiring the Project Site, for the reimbursement of Project Costs
expended by the Recipient for the acquisition of the Project Site; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the conditions that must be
satisfied by the Recipient prior to the disbursement of any FCT Florida Forever funds awarded,
as well as the restrictions that are imposed on the Project Site subsequent to reimbursing the
Recipient for Project Costs.
NOW THEREFORE, FCT and the Recipient mutually agree as follows:
I. PERIOD OF AGREEMENT
1. This Agreement shall begin upon the Recipient's project being selected for
funding and shall end JUNE 1, 2005 ("Expiration Date"), unless extended as set forth below or
unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of Article XIII of this Agreement.
2. FCT may extend this Agreement beyond the Expiration Date if the Recipient
demonstrates that significant progress is being made toward Project Plan approval or that
extenuating circumstances warrant an extension of time. A request for an extension shall fully
explain the reason for the delay and why the extension is necessary and shall be provided to FCT
in accordance with paragraph V.I. prior to the Expiration Date. If the Recipient does not request
an extension, or if a requested extension is not granted by FCT, the Recipient's award shall be
rescinded and this Agreement shall terminate.
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II. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT
I. Either party may request modification of the provisions of this Agreement at any
time. Changes which are mutually agreed upon shall be valid only when reduced to writing and
duly signed by each of the parties hereto. Such amendments shall be incorporated into this
Agreement.
III. DEADLINES
I. At least two original copies of this Agreement shall be executed by the Recipient
and returned to the FCT office at 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399·2100, as
soon as possible and before NOVEMBER 22, 2004. If the Recipient requires more than one
original document, the Recipient shall photocopy the number of additional copies needed and
then execute each as an original document. Upon receipt of the signed Agreements, FCT shall
execute the Agreements, retain one original copy and return all other copies that have been
executed to the Recipient.
2. The Recipient and its representatives shall know of and adhere to all project
deadlines and devise a method of monitoring the project. Deadlines stated in this Agreement, as
well as deadlines associated with any FCT activity relating to the project, shall be strictly
enforced. Failure to adhere to deadlines may result in delays in the project, allocation of time or
resources to other recipients that respond timely or the termination of this Agreement by FCT.
3. The Recipient shall submit the documentation required by this Agreement to FCT
as soon as possible so that the Project Costs may be reimbursed in an expeditious manner.
4. The Recipient shall provide a monthly status report to FCT of its progress towards
reimbursement of the Project Costs.
5. The Recipient shall provide the appraisal(s) required by 9K·8.007, F.A.C. to FCT
for review by a date not to exceed ninety (90) days after the Recipient's project is selected for
funding. The appraisals shall be reviewed and, upon approval, the Maximum Approved
Purchase Price ("MAPP"), as provided in Rule 9K·8.007(5) and (6), F.A.C., shall be determined.
IV. FUNDING PROVISIONS
I. The FCT Florida Forever award granted to the Recipient ("FCT Award") will in
no event exceed the lesser of Fifty Percent (50%) of the fmal Project Costs, as defined in Rule
9K-7.002(29), F.A.C., or One Million Seven Hundred Thirteen Thousand Dollars And Zero
Cents ($1,713,000.00), unless FCT approves a different amount after determination of the
MAPP, which shall be reflected in an addendum to this Agreement.
The FCT Award is based on the Recipient's estimate of final Project Costs in its application, as
well as the Limitation of Award provided in Rule 9K-7.003(3), F.A.C. and advertised in the
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Notice of Application. When disbursing the FCT Award, FCT shall recognize only those Project
Costs consistent with the definition in Rule 9K· 7.002(29), F.A.C. FCT shall participate in the
land cost at either the actual purchase price or the MAPP, whichever is less, multiplied by the
percent stated in the above paragraph.
2. The FCT Goveming Board selected the Recipient's application for funding in
order to acquire the entire Project Site identified in the application. FCT reserves the right to
withdraw or adjust the FCT A ward if the acreage that comprises the Project Site is reduced or the
project design is changed so that the objectives of the acquisition cannot be achieved. FCT shall
consider any request for Project Site boundary modification in accordance with the procedures
set forth in Rule 9K·7.01O, F.A.C.
If the Project Site is comprised of multiple parcels and multiple owners, an Acquisition Plan, as
defined in 9K· 7.002(2), F.A.C., was required in the application. FCT reserves the right to
withdraw or adjust the FCT A ward if the priority parcel( s) or a significant portion of the Project
Site identified in the Acquisition Plan cannot be acquired.
3. The FCT Award shall be delivered either in the fonn of Project Costs prepaid by
FCT to vendors or in the fonn of a State of Florida warrant to the Recipient. The FCT Award
shall only be delivered after FCT approval of the Project Plan and Project Site acquisition tenns.
FCT shall prepare a grant reconciliation statement prior to the reimbursement that evidences the
amount of Match provided by the Recipient, if any is required, and the amount of the FCT
A ward. Funds expended by FCT for Project Costs shall be recognized as part of the FCT Award
on the grant reconciliation statement.
4. If a Match is required, it shall be delivered in an approved fonn as provided in
Rule 9K-7.002(22), F.A.C. If the value of Pre· acquired land, as defined by Rule 9K-7.002(28),
or donated land is the source of the Match, the MAPP shall detennine the value of the Match.
Funds expended by the Recipient for Project Costs shall be recognized as part of the Match on
the grant reconciliation statement.
5. By executing this Agreement, the Recipient affinns that it is ready, willing and
able to provide a Match, if any is required.
6. If the Recipient is the local government having jurisdiction over the Project Site,
and an action by the Recipient subsequent to the FCT Goveming Board selection meeting results
in a governmentally derived higher Project Site land value due to an enhanced highest and best
use, this Agreement shall be tenninated unless the Recipient agrees that the appraisal( s) will be
based on the highest and best use of the Project Site on or before the FCT Governing Board
selection meeting.
7. FCT's perfonnance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent
upon an annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature, and is subject to any modification in
accordance with Chapter 216, Fla. Stat. or the Florida Constitution.
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V. NOTICE AND CONTACT
I. All notices provided under or pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and
delivered either by hand delivery or first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to:
Florida Communities Trust
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399·2100
2. All contact and correspondence from FCT to the Recipient shall be through the
key contact. Recipient hereby notifies FCT that the following administrator, officer or employee
is the authorized key contact on behalf of the Recipient for purposes of coordinating project
activities for the duration of the project:
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3. The Recipient authorizes the administrator, employee, officer or representative
named in this paragraph to execute all documents in connection with this project on behalf of the
Recipient, including, but not limited to, the Grant Contract or any addenda thereto, grant
reconciliation statement, statements submitted as a part of the Project Plan and Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants.
Name: ~Jtdl\1 IVlq)aY$
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Address: P.O. 601 3 10
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4. In the event that different representatives or addresses are designated for either
paragraph 2. or 3. above after execution of this Agreement, notice of the changes shall be
rendered to FCT as provided in paragraph I. above.
5. The Recipient hereby notifies FCT that the Recipient's Federal Employer
Identification Number(s) is ~q ..f>òoo Z~ 2-
VI. PROJECT PLAN APPROVAL; PRE-CLOSING REQUIREMENTS
1. Prior to the final disbursement of the FCT A ward, the Recipient shall submit to
FCT and have approved a Project Plan that complies with Rule 9K·S.OII, F.A.C. The Project
Plan shall not be considered by FCT unless it is organized with a table of contents and includes
all of the following documents to ensure that the interest of the State of Florida will be protected:
a. Closing documents associated with the parcel(s):
(I) A copy of the Purchase Agreement( s) for sale and purchase of the
parcel(s) between Recipient and 1=-1 o-r ì de>..
T" \ ú.nd N (::tV ¡ ,lItho V) 1:>0"7,,-+ r; c..+ (Insert
name[s] ofSeller[s]).
(2) A copy of closing statements from Buyer(s) and Seller(s) for the
purchase of the parcel(s).
(3) A copy of the recorded deed(s) evidencing conveyance of title to
the parcel( s) to the Recipient.
(4) Certified survey(s) of the parcel(s) that meets the requirements of
Rule 9K-S.006, F.A.C., and is dated within ninety (90) days of the
date of acquisition of the parcel(s) by Recipient.
(5) A copy of the title insurance policy(s) evidencing marketable title
in Recipient to the parcel(s) and effective the date of acquisition of
the parcel(s) by the Recipient, including a statement from the title
insurer as to the minimum promulgated rate if premium was paid
by Recipient, and all documents referenced in the title policy(s).
(6) Environmental site assessment(s) of the parcel(s) certified to the
Recipient, which meets the standards and requirements of ASTM
Practice E 1527, and with a date of certification within ninety (90)
days of the date of acquisition of the parcel(s) by Recipient,
together with the statement required by Rule 9K·S.012(4), F.A.C.
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b. A letter from FCT indicating approval of the Management Plan written in
accordance with Rule 9K·7.011, F.A.C. and as described in Article VII
below.
c. A statement of the Project Costs.
d. A statement of the amount of the award being requested from FCT.
e. Supporting documentation that the conditions imposed as part of this
Agreement have been satisfied.
f. A signed statement by the Recipient that the Recipient is not aware of any
pending criminal, civil or regulatory violations imposed on the Project Site
by any governmental agency or body.
g. A signed statement by the Recipient that all activities under this
Agreement comply will all applicable local, state, regional and federal
laws and regulations, including zoning ordinances and the applicable
adopted and approved comprehensive plan.
h. Additional documentation as may be requested by FCT to provide
Reasonable Assurance, as set forth in paragraph VIlA. below.
2. FCT shall approve the terms under which the interest in land is acquired pursuant
to Section 380.510(3), Fla. Stat. Such approval is deemed given when FCT approves the Project
Plan containing a copy of the document(s) vesting title to the Project Site in the Recipient.
3. All real property shall be obtained through a Voluntarily-Negotiated
Transaction, as defined in Rule 9K-7.002(41). The use of or threat of condemnation is not
considered a Voluntarily-Negotiated Transaction.
4. All invoices for Project Costs, with proof of payment, shall be submitted to FCT
and be in a detail sufficient for a proper audit thereof.
5. The Recipient may, and is strongly encouraged to, request a courtesy review of its
Project Plan prior to its submission for approval.
6. Reimbursement for Project Costs shall not occur until after FCT approval of the
Project Plan.
VII. MANAGEMENT PLAN; ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP REPORT
1. Prior to approval of the Project Plan and final disbursement of the FCT Award, the
Recipient shall submit to FCT and have approved a Management Plan that complies with Rule
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9K·7.011, F.A.C. and addresses the criteria and conditions set forth in Articles VII, VIII, IX, X,
and XI herein.
2. The Management Plan explains how the Project Site will be managed to further the
purposes of the project and meet the tenns and conditions of this Agreement. The Management
Plan shall include the following:
a. An introduction contammg the proj ect name, location and other
background infonnation relevant to management.
b. The stated purpose for acquiring the Project Site as proposed in the
application and a prioritized list of management objectives.
c. The identification of known natural resources including natural
communities, listed plant and animal species, soil types, and surface and
groundwater characteristics
d. A detailed description of all proposed uses including existing and
proposed physical improvements and the impact on natural resources.
e. A detailed description of proposed restoration or enhancement activities, if
any, including the objective of the effort and the techniques to be used.
f. A scaled site plan drawing showing the project site boundary, existing and
proposed physical improvements and any natural resource restoration or
enhancement areas.
g. The identification and protection of known cultural or historical resources
and a commitment to conduct surveys prior to any ground disturbing
activity, if applicable.
h. A description of proposed educational displays and programs to be
offered, if applicable.
1. A description of how the management will be coordinated with other
agencies and public lands, if applicable.
J. A schedule for implementing the development and management activities
of the Management Plan.
k. Cost estimates and funding sources to implement the Management Plan.
3. lfthe Recipient is not the proposed managing entity, the Management Plan shall
include a signed agreement between the Recipient and the managing entity stating the managing
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entity's willingness to manage the site, the manner in which the site will be managed to further
the purpose(s) of the project and the identification of the source of funding for management.
In the event that the Recipient is a partnership, the Recipient shall also provide FCT with the
interlocal agreement that sets forth the relationship among the partners and the fiscal and
management responsibilities and obligations incurred by each partner for the Project Site as a
part of its Project Plan.
4. To ensure that future management funds will be available for the management of
the site in perpetuity pursuant to Section 259.105 and Chapter 380, Part III, Fla. Stat., the
Recipient(s) shall be required to provide FCT with Reasonable Assurance, pursuant to Rule 9K.
7.002(32), F.A.C., that it has the financial resources, background, qualifications and competence
to manage the Project Site in perpetuity in a reasonable and professional manner. Where the
Recipient does not include at least one Local Government, FCT may require the Recipient to do
one, or more, of the following: post a performance or other bond in an amount sufficient to
ensure that the Project Site shall be reasonably and professionally managed in perpetuity;
establish an endowment or other fund in an amount sufficient to ensure performance; provide a
guaranty or pledge by the Local Government, in whose jurisdiction the Project Site is located,
which shall require the Local Government to take over the responsibility for management of the
Project Site in the event the Recipient is unable to, and may require the Local Government to be
a named co·signer on the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants; or provide such other assurances
as the Governing Board may deem necessary to adequately protect the public interest.
5. The Recipient shall, through its agents and employees, prevent the unauthorized
use of the Project Site or any use thereof not in conformity with the Management Plan approved
by FCT.
6. All buildings, structures, improvements and signs shall require the prior written
approval of FCT as to purpose. Further, tree removal, other than non-native species, and major
land alterations shall require the written approval ofFCT. The approvals required from FCT
shall not be unreasonably withheld upon sufficient demonstration that the proposed structures,
buildings, improvements, signs, vegetation removal or land alterations will not adversely impact
the natural resources of the Project Site. FCT's approval of the Recipient's Management Plan
addressing the items mentioned herein shall be considered written approval from FCT.
7. As required by Rule 9K·7.0I3, F.A.C., each year after FCT reimbursement of
Project Costs the Recipient shall prepare and submit to FCT an annual stewardship report that
documents the progress made on implementing the Management Plan.
VIII. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT CONDITIONS
In addition to the Management Plan conditions already described in this Agreement, which apply
to all sites acquired with FCT funds, the Management Plan shall address the following conditions
that are particular to the Project Site and result from either commitments made in the application
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that received scoring points or observations made by FCT staff during the site visit described in
Rule 9K· 7.009(1), FAC.:
I. Two or more resource·based outdoor recreational facilities including a picnic
pavilion and fishing pier and two or more user·oriented outdoor recreational facilities including a
playground and bocce ball courts shall be provided. The facilities shall be located and designed
to have minimal impacts on natural resources on the project site.
2. A permanent recognition sign, a minimum size of 4' x 6', shall be maintained in
the entrance area of the project site. The sign shall acknowledge that the project site was
purchased with funds from the Florida Communities Trust Florida Forever Program and the City
of Boynton Beach.
3. At least 24 regularly scheduled and ongoing educational classes or programs that
promote the protection of natural resources shall be provided at the project site.
4. Interpretive signage shall be provided to educate visitors about the natural
resources and unique history of the Project Site.
5. A survey of the natural communities and plant species on the project site shall be
conducted prior to the development of the project site. The survey shall be used during
development of the site to ensure the protection, restoration, and preservation of the natural
communities on the project site
6. The wetland communities that occur on the project site shall be preserved,
enhanced, and appropriately managed to ensure the long-term viability of these communities.
7. The project site shall be managed in a manner that protects and enhances habitat
for listed wildlife species that utilize or could potentially utilize the project site, including listed
wading birds. The development of the management plan shall be coordinated with the Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission's Office of Environmental Services to ensure the
preservation and viability of listed and non-listed native wildlife species and their habitat.
Periodic surveys shall be conducted of listed species using the project site.
8. Any proposed stormwater facility for the project site shall be designed to provide
recreation open space or wildlife habitat.
9. A comprehensive landscaping plan will be developed for the project site. The
landscaping plan will make significant use of native plants.
10. Approximately I acre of disturbed wetlands shall be restored to a natural
condition in terms of biological composition and ecological function. The invasive exotic
vegetation will be removed and the area replanted with native mangrove vegetation.
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II. An ongoing monitoring and control program for invasive vegetation including
exotic (non. native) and nuisance native plant species shall be implemented at the project site.
The objective of the control program shall be the elimination of invasive exotic plant species and
the maintenance of a diverse association of native vegetation. The management plan shall
reference the Exotic Pest Plant Council's List of Florida's Most Invasive Species to assist in
identifying invasive exotics on the project site.
12. A feral animal removal program shall be developed and implemented for dogs,
cats, Muskovy ducks, and other non· native wildlife that may be found on the project site.
13. Prior to the commencement of any proposed development activities, measures
will be taken to determine the presence of any archaeological sites. All planned activities
involving known archaeological sites or potential site areas shall be closely coordinated with the
Department of State, Division of Historic Resources in order to prevent the disturbance of
significant sites.
14. Major site improvements, including the boat docks and fishing pier shall be
located in such a manner that these facilities will have minimal impact on the natural resources
on the project site.
15. Boating facilities at the project site shall be limited to day use boat slips. The
management plan shall include provisions to protect seagrass, manatees, and wading bird habitat
within the riparian area.
16. Pedestrian and bicycle access to the project site shall be promoted through the
provision of pedestrian oriented walkways and bicycle facilities that link the project site with
adjacent residential neighborhoods.
17. The project site shall be managed as part of the City's Greenways/Bikeways Plan
by providing a destination point and trailhead facilities.
18. Proposed site improvements shall be designed and located to minimize or
eliminate the long·term risk of storm damage or flooding in conjunction with appropriate hazard
mitigation agencies or experts.
19. The requirements imposed by other grant program funds that may be sought for
activities associated with the project site shall not conflict with the terms and conditions of this
award.
IX. DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS REQUIREMENTS
IMPOSED BY CHAPTER 259 AND CHAPTER 380, PART III, FLA. STAT.
I. Each parcel in the Project Site to which the Recipient acquires title shall be
subject to a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants describing the parcel and containing such
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covenants and restrictions as are, at a minimum, sufficient to ensure that the use of the Project
Site at all times complies with Sections 375.051 and 380.510, Fla. Stat.; Section I I (e), Article
VII of the Florida Constitution; the applicable bond indenture under which the Bonds were
issued; and any provision of the Internal Revenue Code or the regulations promulgated
thereunder that pertain to tax exempt bonds. The Declaration of Restrictive Covenants shall
contain clauses providing for the conveyance of title to the Project Site to the Board of Trustees
of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund ("Trustees"), or a nonprofit environmental organization
or government entity, upon failure to comply with any of the covenants and restrictions, as
further described in paragraph 3. below.
2. The Declaration of Restrictive Covenants shall also restate the conditions that
were placed on the Project Site at the time of project selection and initial grant approval. The
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants shall be executed by FCT and the Recipient at the time of
reimbursement of Project Costs and shall be recorded by the Recipient in the county(s) in which
the Project Site is located.
3. If any essential term or condition of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants is
violated by the Recipient or by some third party with the knowledge of the Recipient, the
Recipient shall be notified of the violation by written notice given by personal delivery,
registered mail or registered expedited service. The recipient shall diligently commence to cure
the violation or complete curing activities within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of the
violation. If the curing activities can not be reasonably completed within the specified thirty (30)
day time frame, the Recipient shall submit a timely written request to the FCT Program Manager
that includes the status of the current activity, the reasons for the delay and a time trame for the
completion of the curing activities. FCT shall submit a written response within thirty (30) days
ofreceipt of the request and approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is FCT's position
that all curing activities shall be completed within one hundred twenty (120) days of the
Recipient's notification of the violation. However, if the Recipient can demonstrate extenuating
circumstances exist to justifY a greater extension of time to complete the activities, FCT shall
give the request due consideration. If the Recipient fails to correct the violation within either (a)
the initial thirty (30) day time frame or (b) the time trame approved by FCT pursuant to the
Recipient's request, fee simple title to all interest in the Project Site shall be conveyed to the
Trustees unless FCT negotiates an agreement with another local government, nonprofit
environmental organization, the Florida Division of Forestry, the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission, the Department of Environmental Protection or a Water Management
District, who agrees to accept title and manage the Project Site. FCT shall treat such property in
accordance with Section 380.508(4)(e), Fla. Stat.
X. GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT AS A CONDITION OF
PROJECT FUNDING
1. The interest acquired by the Recipient in the Project Site shall not serve as
security for any debt of the Recipient.
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2. If the existence of the Recipient terminates for any reason, title to the Project Site
shall be conveyed to the Trustees unless FCT negotiates an agreement with another local
government, nonprofit environmental organization, the Florida Division of Forestry, the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Department of Environmental Protection or a
Water Management District who agrees to accept title and manage the Project Site.
3. Following the reimbursement of Project Costs, the Recipient shall ensure that the
future land use designation assigned to the Project Site is for a category dedicated to open space,
conservation or outdoor recreation uses, as appropriate. If an amendment to the applicable
comprehensive plan is required, the amendment shall be proposed at the next comprehensive
plan amendment cycle available to the Recipient subsequent to the reimbursement of Project
Costs.
4. FCT staff or its duly authorized representatives shall have the right at any time to
inspect the Project Site and the operations of the Recipient at the Project Site.
5. The Project Site shall permanently contain one sign, provided by FCT,
recognizing Fcr s role in the acquisition of the Project Site. The cost of shipping the sign shall
be deducted from the FCT A ward, as reflected on the grant reconciliation statement. For a
Project Site where the FCT Award is divided into more than one closing, the cost of the sign
shall be deducted from the grant reconciliation statement containing the first parcel to close. The
sign shall be displayed at the Project Site within ninety (90) days of the final disbursement of the
FCT award. A photograph of the sign installed at the Project Site shall be provided to FCT
within the same ninety (90) day timeframe.
XI. OBLIGATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT RELATING TO THE USE OF BOND
PROCEEDS
l. FCT is authorized by Section 380.510, Fla. Stat. to impose conditions for funding
on the Recipient in order to ensure that the project complies with the requirements for the use of
Florida Forever Bond proceeds including, without limitation, the provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder as the same pertain to tax exempt
bonds.
2. The Recipient agrees and acknowledges that the below listed transactions, events,
and circumstances, collectively referred to as the "disallowable activities," may be disallowed on
the Project Site as they may have negative legal and tax consequences under Florida law and
federal income tax law. The Recipient further agrees and acknowledges that these disallowable
activities may be allowed up to a certain extent based on guidelines or tests outlined in the
Federal Private Activity regulations ofthe Internal Revenue Service:
a. any sale or lease of any interest in the Project Site to a non-governmental
person or organization;
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b. the operation of any concession on the Project Site by a non-governmental
person or organization;
c. any sales contract or option to buy or sell things attached to the Project
Site to be severed from the Project Site with a non-governmental person or
organization;
d. any use of the Project Site by a non·governmental person other than in
such person's capacity as a member of the general public;
e. any change in the character or use of the Project Site from that use
expected at the date of the issuance of any series of Bonds from which the
disbursement is to be made;
f. a management contract for the Project Site with a non· governmental
person or organization; or
g. such other activity or interest as may be specified ITom time to time in
writing by FCT to the Recipient.
3. If the Project Site, after its acquisition by the Recipient and/or the Trustees, is to
remain subject to any of the disallowable activities, the Recipient shall provide notice to FCT, as
provided for in paragraph V.l., at least sixty (60) calendar days in advance of any such
transactions, events or circumstances, and shall provide FCT such information as FCT
reasonably requests in order to evaluate for approval the legal and tax consequences of such
disallowable activities.
4. In the event that FCT determines at any time that the Recipient is engaging, or
allowing others to engage, in disallowable activities on the Project Site, the Recipient shall
immediately cease or cause the cessation of the disallowable activities upon receipt of written
notice ITom FCT. In addition to all other rights and remedies at law or in equity, FCT shall have
the right to seek temporary and permanent injunctions against the Recipient for any disallowable
activities on the Project Site.
DELEGATIONS AND CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN THE RECIPIENT
AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, NONPROFIT ENTITIES OR NON
GOVERNMENTAL PERSONS FOR USE OR MANAGEMENT OF THE PROJECT SITE
WILL IN NO WAY RELIEVE THE RECIPIENT OF THE RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE
THAT THE CONDITIONS IMPOSED HEREIN ON THE PROJECT SITE AS A RESULT OF
UTILIZING BOND PROCEEDS TO ACQUIRE THE PROJECT SITE ARE FULLY
COMPLIED WITH BY THE CONTRACTING PARTY.
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XII. RECORDKEEPING; AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
l. The Recipient shall maintain financial procedures and support documents, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, to account for the receipt and
expenditure of funds under this Agreement. These records shall be available at all reasonable
times for inspection, review or audit by state personnel, FCT and other personnel duly authorized
by FCT. "Reasonable" shall be construed according to the circumstances, but ordinarily shall
mean the normal business hours of8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday.
2. If the Recipient expends a total amount of State financial assistance equal to or in
excess of $500,000 in any fiscal year of such Recipient, the Recipient must have a State single or
project-specific audit for such fiscal year in accordance with Section 215.97, Fla. Stat., the
applicable rules of the Executive Office of the Governor and the Comptroller and Chapter 10.550
(local government entities) or Chapter 10.650 (nonprofit organizations), Rules of the Auditor
General. In determining the State financial assistance expended in its fiscal year, the Recipient
shall consider all sources of State financial assistance, including State funds received from FCT,
other state agencies and other non-state entities. State financial assistance does not include
Federal direct or pass· through awards and resources received by a non· state entity for Federal
program matching requirements. The funding for this Agreement was received by FCT as a
grant appropriation.
In connection with the audit requirements addressed above, the Recipient shall ensure that the
audit complies with the requirements of Section 215.97(7), Fla. Stat. This includes submission
of a reporting package as defined by Section 215.97(2)(d), Fla. Stat. and Chapters 10.550 (local
government entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General.
(formerly d.)
3. If the Recipient 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, Fla. Stat. is
not required. If the Recipient elects to have an audit conducted in accordance with the
provisions of Section 215.97, Fla. Stat., the cost of the audit must be paid from non·State funds
(i.e., the cost of such an audit must be paid from Recipient funds not obtained from a State
entity).
4. The annual financial audit report shall include all management letters, the
Recipient's response to all findings, including corrective actions to be taken, and a schedule of
financial assistance specifically identifying all Agreement and other revenue by sponsoring
agency and agreement number. Copies of financial reporting packages required under this
Article shall be submitted by or on behalf of the Recipient directly to each of the following:
Department of Community Affairs (at each of the following addresses):
Office of Audit Services
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399·2100
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and
Florida Communities Trust
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
State of Florida Auditor General at the following address:
Auditor General's Office
Room 401, Claude Pepper Building
I I I West Madison Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32302·1450
5. If the audit shows that any portion of the funds disbursed hereunder were not
spent in accordance with the conditions of this Agreement, the Recipient shall be held liable for
reimbursement to FCT of all funds not spent in accordance with the applicable regulations and
Agreement provisions within thirty (30) days after FCT has notified the Recipient of such non.
compliance.
6. The Recipient shall retain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical
records and any other documents pertinent to this Agreement for a period of five years after the
date of submission of the final expenditures report. However, if litigation or an audit has been
initiated prior to the expiration of the five· year period, the records shall be retained until the
litigation or audit findings have been resolved.
7. The Recipient shall have all audits completed in accordance with Section 215.97,
Fla.Stat. performed by an independent certified public accountant ("IPA") who shall either be a
certified public accountant or a public accountant licensed under Chapter 473, Fla. Stat. The IPA
shall state that the audit complied with the applicable provisions noted above.
XIII. DEFAULT; REMEDIES; TERMINATION
1. If the necessary funds are not available to fund this Agreement as a result of
action by the Florida Legislature or the Office of the Comptroller, or if any of the events below
occur ("Events of Default"), all obligations on the part of FCT to make any further payment of
funds hereunder shall, if FCT sO elects, terminate and FCT may, at its option, exercise any of its
remedies set forth herein, but FCT may make any payments or parts of payments after the
happening of any Events of Default without thereby waving the right to exercise such remedies,
and without becoming liable to make any further payment. The following constitute Events of
Default:
a. If any warrant or representation made by the Recipient in this Agreement,
any previous agreement with FCT or in any document provided to FCT
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shall at any time be false or misleading in any respect, or if the Recipient
shall fail to keep, observe or perfonn any of the tenns or covenants
contained in this Agreement or any previous agreement with FCT and has
not cured such in timely fashion, or is unable or unwilling to meet its
obligations thereunder;
b. If any material adverse change shall occur in the financial condition of the
Recipient at any time during the tenn of this Agreement ftom the financial
condition revealed in any reports filed or to be filed with FCT, and the
Recipient fails to cure said material adverse change within thirty (30) days
ftom the date written notice is sent to the Recipient by FCT;
c. If any reports or documents required by this Agreement have not been
timely submitted to FCT or have been submitted with incorrect,
incomplete or insufficient infonnation.
d. Ifthe Recipient fails to perfonn and complete in timely fashion any of its
obligations under this Agreement.
2. Upon the happening of an Event of Default, FCT may, at its option, upon thirty
(30) calendar days from the date written notice is sent to the Recipient by FCT and upon the
Recipient's failure to timely cure, exercise anyone or more of the following remedies, either
concurrently or consecutively, and the pursuit of anyone of the following remedies shall not
preclude FCT from pursuing any other remedies contained herein or otherwise provided at law or
in equity:
a. Tenninate this Agreement, provided the Recipient is given at least thirty
(30) days prior written notice of such tennination. The notice shall be
effective when placed in the United States mail, first class mail, postage
prepaid, by registered or certified mail·return receipt requested, to the
address set forth in paragraph V.2. herein;
b. Commence an appropriate legal or equitable action to enforce
perfonnance of this Agreement;
c. Withhold or suspend payment of all or any part of the FCT Award;
d. Exercise any corrective or remedial actions, including, but not limited to,
requesting additional infonnation ftom the Recipient to detennine the
reasons for or the extent of non·compliance or lack of perfonnance or
issuing a written warning to advise that more serious measures may be
taken if the situation is not corrected; or
e. Exercise any other rights or remedies which may be otherwise available
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under law, including, but not limited to, those described in paragraph IX.3.
3. FCT may terminate this Agreement for cause upon written notice to the Recipient.
Cause shall include, but is not limited to: fraud; lack of compliance with applicable rules, laws
and regulations; failure to perform in a timely manner; failure to make significant progress
toward Project Plan and Management Plan approval; and refusal by the Recipient to permit
public access to any document, paper, letter, or other material subject to disclosure under
Chapter 119, Fla. Stat. , as amended. Appraisals, and any other reports relating to value, offers
and counteroffers are not available for public disclosure or inspection and are exempt from the
provisions of Section 119.07(1), Fla. Stat. until a Purchase Agreement is executed by the
Owner( s) and Recipient and conditionally accepted by the Trust, or if no Purchase Agreement is
executed, then as provided for in Sections 125.355(1)(a) and 166.045(1)(a), Fla. Stat.
4. FCT may terminate this Agreement when it determines, in its sole discretion, that
the continuation of the Agreement would not produce beneficial results commensurate with the
further expenditure of funds by providing the Recipient with thirty (30) calendar days prior
written notice.
5. The Recipient may request termination of this Agreement before its Expiration
Date by a written request fully describing the circumstances that compel the Recipient to
terminate the project. A request for termination shall be provided to FCT in a manner described
in paragraph V. I.
XIV. LEGAL AUTHORIZATION
I. The Recipient certifies with respect to this Agreement that it possesses the legal
authority to receive funds to be provided under this Agreement and that, if applicable, its
governing body has authorized, by resolution or otherwise, the execution and acceptance of this
Agreement with all covenants and assurances contained herein. The Recipient also certifies that
the undersigned possesses the authority to legally execute and bind the Recipient to the terms of
this Agreement.
XV. STANDARD CONDITIONS
I. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of Florida, and
venue for any actions arising out of this Agreement shall lie in Leon County. If any provision
hereof is in conflict with any applicable statute or rule, or is otherwise unenforceable, then such
provision shall be deemed null and void to the extent of such conflict and shall be severable, but
shall not invalidate any other provision of this Agreement.
2. No waiver by FCT of any right or remedy granted hereunder or failure to insist on
strict performance by the Recipient shall affect or extend or act as a waiver of any other right or
remedy of FCT hereunder, or affect the subsequent exercise of the same right or remedy by FCT
for any further or subsequent default by the Recipient. Any power of approval or disapproval
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