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R94-129RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GRANT APPLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach, Florida made application to the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources for phase one of the program to restore and rehabilitate the Historic Boynton Beach Elementary School; and WHEREAS, the State has approved the City's request for $272,000; and WHEREAS, there are certain restrictions to receiving these grant funds such as (a) interest earnings on the grant funds must be returned to the Department of State quarterly; (b) quarterly reports are required; and (c) restrictive covenants are placed on the property which require the City to maintain the property in accordance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Historic Rehabilitation for ten years, and any major changes or modifications in those ten years must be preapproved by the Department and if the City does not comply, the grant funds must be reimbursed to the State; and WHEREAS, these terms and conditions are more fully described in the attached Grant Award Agreement, hereto attached as Exhibit "A"; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Grant Award Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach, Florida and the Department of State attached as Exhibit "A" and further authorizes the City Manager or her designee to submit any required documentation in accordance with the Grant Agreement. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ~, day of August, 1994. OF BEACH, Mayor Pro Commi., ATTEST: Cit~::;lerk and to City of Boynton Beach , Post Office Box 310, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33425, for the Grantee. Unless the Grantee has notified the Department in writing by return receipt mail of any change of address, all notices shall be deemed delivered if sent to the above address. 27. Entire Agreement This instrument embodies the whole Agreement of the parties. There are no provisions, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those contained herein; and this Agreement shall supersede all previous communications, representations or agreements, either verbal or written, between the parties. No change or addition to this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and properly executed by the parties. The Department and the Grantee have read this Agreement and have affixed their signatures: WITNESSES: CITY OF BO~ON BEACH ~fg~aU~e ~ed E. F. Harmening,' Mayor Typed Name and Title of Authorized Official DEPARTMENT OF STATE ~istant Secretary Florida Departmen~/~f State ~~c~esOf Historic~ SUZA~E P. WALKER, Chief Bure~ of Historic Preservation 9 Historic Preservation Grant Award Agreement Special Category Grants Grant No. SC-508 This AGREEMENT is between the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and the City of Boynton Beach, hereinafter referred to as the Grantee, relative to the Boynton Beach Elementary School Project, hereinafter referred to as the Project, and is entered into this day of , 1994. The Department is responsible for the administration of grant-in- aid assistance for historic preservation purposes under the provisions of Section 267.0617, Florida Statutes. The Grantee has applied for grant-in-aid assistance for the Project. The application, incorporated by reference, has been reviewed and approved in accordance with Chapter 1A-35, Florida Administrative Code, which regulates Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid. Subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, grant-in- aid funds in the amount of two hundred seventy-two thousand dollars ($272,000.00) have been reserved for the Project by the Department. The Department and the Grantee agree as follows: 1. Scope of Work The Project shall include the following authorized project work: Structural repairs (application of a waterproof or water repellant coating to the masonry shall not be allowed); b. Re-roofing; CJ Rough in of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm systems; d. Installation of elevator; e. Installation of new exterior doors; f. Upgrade of restrooms facilities; g. Repair of main stair and fire escapes; h. Installation of fire walls; Asbestos abatement; j. Related architectural and engineering services; and k. Contract administration. 2e Grant Period The grant period is effective on the date of the final signing of the Grant Award Agreement by all parties and ends on March 31, 1996. Disbursement of Funds The payment schedule of grant funds shall be made at the discretion of the Department subject to the directives and requirements of the Office of the Comptroller of the State of Florida. The Grantee shall temporarily invest surplus grant funds in an interest bearing account, and interest earned on such investments shall be returned to the Department quarterly. Accounting Requirements The Grantee shall maintain an accounting system which provides for a complete record of the use of all grant funds. This accounting system shall provide for: Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the status of all grant funds. be Records that identify adequately the application of funds for all activities related to the grant. In the absence of a proper accounting system with amounts detailing the application of funds, a separate checking account may be used. Effective control over and accountability for all funds, property, and other assets. de Accounting records that are supported by source documentation (i.e., invoices, bills, cancelled checks) and are sufficiently detailed to allow for a proper preaudit and postaudit. Retention of Accounting Records ae Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the Project shall be retained for a period of three years after the end of the grant period. If any litigation or audit is started, or claim made, before the expiration of the three year period, the records shall be retained until the litigation, claim, or audit questions involving the records have been resolved. 2 The Grantee shall make all grant records of expenditures, copies of reports, books, and related documentation available to the Department or a duly authorized representative of the State of Florida for inspection at a reasonable time for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcripts. Expenditures Ail expenditures must be directly related to the purpose of this grant and must be easily identified as such. Project costs may not include any expenditure or cost not directly related to the purpose of this grant as set forth in the scope of work. No expenditures shall be made from these grant funds for any costs incurred prior to the date of this Agreement. de These grant funds will not be used for lobbying the Legislature, the judicial branch or any state agency. Se Unless authorized by law and agreed to in writing by the State, the Department shall not be liable to pay attorney fees, interest or cost of collection. ft The Grantee shall not charge the Department for any travel expense without the Department's written approval. Upon obtaining written approval, the Grantee shall be authorized to incur travel expenses payable by the Department to the extent provided by and according to the provisions of Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. Restrictive Covenant As a condition for receiving grant funds, the Grantee shall sign and duly record a Restrictive Covenant agreeing to the continued maintenance, repair and administration of the property receiving grant assistance in a manner satisfactory to the Department for a period of ten years. standards The Grantee shall carry out all project work in-compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation or the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archaeologica~ Documentation. Review Pursuant to Section 267.061(3)(i), Florida Statutes, the Grantee shall provide the Department an opportunity to review and approve architectural documents for the project at the following points in their development: a. on completion of schematic design; on completion of design development and outline specifications; and Ce on completion of working drawings and specifications, prior to execution of the construction contract. 10. Procurement Documentation The Grantee shall submit complete bid documents and a copy of the final contract for construction work to the Department for review and approval prior to final execution by the Grantee. 11. Quarterly Progress and Expenditure Reports The Grantee shall submit to the Department a completed "Quarterly Progress and Expenditure Report" form for every calendar quarter of the grant period. Within 30 days of completion of project work, the Grantee shall submit the completed "Final Quarterly Progress and Expenditure Report" form to the Department. 12. Notices, Schedules, and Sponsorships Ail publications, media productions, and exhibit graphics shall include the following statement in the same size, type style, and location as the organization name: "Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources." 13. Liability The Department shall not assume any liability for the acts, omissions to act or negligence of the Grantee, its agents, servants or employees; nor shall the Grantee exclude liability for its own acts, omissions to act or negligence to the Department. The Grantee hereby agrees to be responsible for any injury or property damage resulting from any activities conducted by the Grantee. be Except to the extent prohibited by Florida law, the Grantee agrees to be responsible for any claims of any nature, including but not limited to injury, death, and property damage, arising out of activities related to this Agreement by the Grantee, its agents, servants, employees or subcontractors. The Grantee agrees to indemnify and hold the Department harmless from claims of any nature and agrees to investigate such claims at its own expense. The Grantee shall be responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with the project. The Grantee may subcontract as necessary to perform the services set forth in this Agreement, including entering into subcontracts with vendors for services and commodities, provided that it is under- stood by the Grantee that the Department shall not be liable to the subcontractor for any expenses or lisbilities incurred under the subcontract and that the Grantee shall be solely liable to the subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities incurred under the subcontract. 14. Non-Discrimination The Grantee will not discriminate against any employee employed in the performance of this Agreement, or against any applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, handicap, national origin, or sex. The Grantee shall insert a similar provision in all subcontracts for services by this Agreement. 15. Public Access This Agreement may be unilaterally cancelled by the Department for refusal by the Grantee to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other materials subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the Grantee in conjunction with the Agreement. 16. Termination of Agreement This Agreement may be terminated by the Department because of failure of the Grantee to fulfill its obligation under the Agreement in a timely or satisfactory manner. Satisfaction of obligation by the Grantee shall be determined by the Department. The Department shall provide the Grantee a written nOtice of default letter. The Grantee shall have 15 calendar days to cure the default, unless it is determined by the Department that it is necessary that the default be cured immediately. If the default is not 5 cured by the Grantee within the stated period, the Department has the option to terminate the Agreement. Notice shall be sufficient if it is delivered to the party personally or mailed to its specified address. In the event of termination of this Agreement, the Grantee will be compensated for any work satisfactorily completed prior to notification of termination. If the Grantee should violate any of the stipulations of this Agreement, the Department shall have the right to demand the return of monies delivered and withhold subsequent payments due under this or other grants. If notice of termination is given, the Department shall not be liable for services rendered, expenses incurred or goods delivered after receipt of the notification of termination. 17. Availability of Funds 18. The Department's performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement are contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. In the event that the state funds on which this Agreement is dependent are withdrawn, this Agreement is terminated and the Department has no further liability to the Grantee beyond that already incurred by the termination date. In the event of a state revenue shortfall, the total grant may be reduced accordingly. Audit Each grantee, other than a grantee which is a state agency, shall submit to an audit to be performed in accordance with the rules of the Auditor General promulgated pursuant to Section 11.45, Florida Statutes, or submit an attestation statement. Such audit or statement, will be filed with the Department and with the Auditor General. Se If the amounts received exceed $100,000, an audit shall be performed in accordance with the rules of the Auditor General promulgated pursuant to Section 11.45, Florida Statutes. be If the amounts received exceed $25,000 but do not exceed $100,000, an audit shall be performed in accordance with the rules of the Auditor General promulgated pursuant to Section 11.45, Florida Statutes, or a statement shall be prepared by an independent certified public accountant which attests that the receiving entity or organization has complied with the provisions of the grant. If the amounts received do not exceed $25,000, the head of the entity or organization shall attest, under 6 penalties of perjury, that the entity or organization has complied with the provisions of the grant. Ail audits or attestations as described above shall be submitted within six months of the close of the organization's fiscal year for each fiscal year which includes the receipt or expenditure of funds received under this Agreement. 19. Local Cost Share The Grantee must be able to v~rify at least $50,000 in local cost share funds for the Project. Any portion of the $,50,000 not verified will be reduced from the amount of the grant. 20. Independent Capacity of Grantee Each grantee, other than a grantee which is a state agency, agrees that, its officers, agents and employees, in performance of this Agreement shall act in the capacity of an independent contractor and not as an officer, employee or agent of the State of Florida. Each grantee, other than a grantee which is a state agency, is~ot entitled to_accrue any benefits and any other rights or privileges connected with employment in the State Career Service. The Grantee agrees to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that each subcontractor of the Grantee will be deemed to be an independent contractor and will not be considered or permitted to be an agent, servant, joint venturer, or partner of the State. be Grant funds cannot be used to pay for the services of a State employee for time for which the employee is being paid by the State. 21. Conflict of Interest The Grantee is prohibited from contracting with a vendor to carry out grant project activities if any member or officer of the Grantee is also a board member, corporate officer, partner, majority stockholder, proprietor or employee of the vendor or project subcontractor of the vendor. 22. Governing Law This Agreement is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws and rules of the State of Florida. Each party shall perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If any term or provision of this Agreement is found to be illegal and unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and such term or provision shall be deemed stricken. The Grantee agrees that all acts to be performed by it in connection with this Agreement shall be performed in strict conformity with all applicable laws and regulations of the State of Florida. 23. Preservation of Remedies No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to either party upon breach or default by either party under this Agreement, shall impair any such right, power or remedy of either party; nor shall such delay or omission be construed as a waiver of any such breach or default, or any similar breach or default. 24. Non-Assignment 25. 26. Neither party shall assign, sublicense nor otherwise transfer its rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld. Any sublicense, assignment or transfer otherwise occurring shall be null and void; provided, however, that the Department shall at all times be entitled to assign or transfer its rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement to another governmental agency in the State of Florida, upon giving prior written notice to the Grantee. In the event the Department approves transfer of the Grantee's obligations, the Grantee remains responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with the Agreement. Binding of Successors This Agreement shall bind the successors, assigns and legal representatives of the Grantee and of any legal entity that succeeds to the obligation of the Department. Notification Unless there is a change of address, any notice required by this Agreement shall be delivered to the Bureau of Historic Preservation, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, R. A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 for the Department, 8 and to City of Boynton Beach-, Post office Box 310, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33425, for the Grantee. Unless the Grantee has notified the Department in writing by return receipt mail of any change of address, all notices shall be deemed delivered if sent to the above address. 27. Entire Agreement This instrument embodies the whole Agreement of the parties. There are no provisions, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those contained herein; and this Agreement shall supersede all previous communications, representations or agreements, either verbal or written, between the parties. No change or addition to this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and properly executed by the parties. The Department and the Grantee have read this Agreement and have affixed their signatures: WITNESSES: CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH Signature of Authorized Official Typed Name and Title of Authorized Official DEPARTMENT OF STATE JOSEPH A. SOLE Assistant Secretary Florida Department of State GEORGE W. PERCY, Director Division of Historical Resources SUZANNE P. WALKER, Chief Bureau of Historic Preservation 9 DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES Request for AdVanced Grant Payment SPECIAL CATEGORY GRANTS TO: City of Boynton Beach Post office Box 310 Bo~nton Beach, Florida, 33425 **Organization's Federal Employment I.D. #: 59-6000282 Total Contract Amount Prior Payment Balance to Date THIS PAYMENT Balance Due $272,000.00 $,,, o.oo $272~000.00 $ 68,000.00 $204,000.00 Authorized Signature Typed Name and Title of Authorized Official FIRST QUARTERLY PAYMENT ORG. CODE: 45204050 E.O.: SC OBJECT CODE: 710000 CATEGORY: 140020-95 GRANT NUMBER: 80-508 BEGINNING DATE: ENDING DATE: DO NOT MAIL WARRANT TO GRANTEE DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES Request for Advanced Grant Pa~l~aent SPECIAL C~E~0RY GRANTS TO- City of Boynton Beach Post Office Box 310 Boynton Beach, Florida, 33425 **Organization's Federal Employment I.D. #: 59-6000282 Total Contract Amount Prior Payment Balance to Date THIS PAYMENT Balance Due $272,000.00 $ 68,000.00 $204,000.00 $.68,000.00 $136,000.00 Authorized Signature Typed Name and Title of Authorized Official ORG. CODE: E.O.: OBJECT CODE: CATEGORY: GRANT NUMBER: BEGINNING DATE: ENDING DATE: SECOND QUARTERLY PAYMENT 45204050 SC 710000 140020-95 8C-508 DO NOT MAIL NARP2~NT TO GP.A.NTE~ DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES Request for Advanced Grant PaFment - - SPECIAL CATEGORY GRANTS TO: City of Bo~nton Beach Post Office Box 310 Boynton Beach, Florida, 33425 **Organization's Federal Employment I.D. #: 59-6000282 Total Contract Amount Prior Payment Balance to Date THIS PAYMENT Balance Due $272,000.00 $136,000.00 $136,000.00 $ 68,000.00 $ 68,000.00 Authorized Signature Typed Name and Title of Authorized Official ORG. CODE: E.O.: OBJECT CODE: CATEGORY: GRANT NUMBER: BEGINNING DATE: ENDING DATE: THIRD OUARTERLY PAYMENT 45204050 SC 710000 140020-95 8C-508 DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES 'Request for Advanced Grant Pa~ont SPECIAL C~TE~ORY GIt~I~TS TO: City of Bo~nton Beach Post Office Box 310 Bo~nton Beach, Florida, 33425 **Organization,s Federal Employment I.D. #: 59-6000282 Total Contract Amount Prior Payment Balance to Date THIS PAYMENT Balance Due $272,000.00 $204,000.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 0.00 Authorized Signature Typed Name and Title of Authorized Official ORG. CODE: E.O.: OBJECT CODE: CATEGORY: GRANT NUMBER: BEGINNING DATE: ENDING DATE: FOURTH AND FI1TAL OUARTERLY PA_Y~,NT 45204050 SC 710000 140020-95 8C-508 DO NOT MAIL WARRANT TO GRANTEE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS THESE COVENANTS are entered into this ,19 , by. day of , hereinafter referred to as the Owner, and City of Boynton Beach, hereinafter referred to as the Grant Recipient, and shall be effective for a period of ten years from the date of recordation by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of a~ County, Florida. WHEREAS, the Owner is the fee simple titleholder of the Property located at , Florida, as described in Exhibit A, Attached to and made a part hereof, and WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient is to receive State Historic Preservation Grant assistance funds administered by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tal!ahassee, Florida 32399-0250, hereinafter referred to as the Department, in the amount of $272o000.00, to be used for the restoration and preservation of the property of the Owner, and WHEREAS, said State funds have been or will be expended for the purpose of preserving the historic qualities of the property or contributing to the historic character of the district in which the property is located, Now THEREFORE, as part of the consideration for the State grant, the Owner and the Grant ReciPient hereby make and declare the following restrictive covenants which shall run with the title to said Property and be binding on the Owner and its successors in interest, if any, for a period stated in the preamble above: 1. The Owner and the Grant Recipient agree to maintain the property in accordance with good preservation practices and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. 2. The Owner and the Grant Recipient agree that no modifications will be made to the Property, other than routine repairs and maintenance, without advance review and approval of the plans and specifications by the Department's Bureau of Historic Preservation. 3. The Owner and the Grant Recipient agree that every effort will be made to design any modifications to the Property in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. 4. The Owner and the Grant Recipient agree that the Department, its agents and its designees shall have the right to inspect the Property at all reasonable times in order to ascertain whether the conditions of the Grant Award Agreement and these covenants are being observed. 5. The Owner and the Grant Recipient agree that these restrictions shall encumber the property for a period of ten years from the date of recordation, and that if the restrictions are violated within the ten year period, the Department shall be 2 entitled to liquidated damages pursuant to the following schedule: a. If the violation occurs within the first five years of the effective date of these covenants, the Department shall be entitled to return of the entire grant amount. b. If the violation occurs after the first five years, the Department shall be entitled to return of the entire grant amount, less 10% for each year past the first five. For instance, if the violation occurs after the sixth anniversary of the effective date of these covenants, but prior to the seventh anniversary, the Department shall be entitled to return of 80% of the original grant amount. c. In the event of a violation of these restrictive covenants, the Department shall also be entitled to recover its costs and attorney fees incurred in obtaining recovery of the grant amount. 6. The Owner agrees to file these covenants with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of ~ County, Florida, and shall pay any and all expenses associated with their filing and recording. 7. The Owner and Grant Recipient agree that the Department shall incur no tax liability as result of these restrictive covenants. 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner and Grant Recipient have read these Restrictive Covenants and have hereto affixed their signatures. WITNESSES: Witness Signature OWNER Witness Name Typed/Printed Owner's Address Witness Signature City and State Witness Name Typed/Printed The State of Florida County of I certify that on this date before me, an officer duly authorized in the state and county named above to take acknowledgements, that personally appeared as for , known to (~c~) (~m~of ~r~ora~~~) me to be or who proved to my satisfaction that he/she is the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument. Type of Identification Produced Executed and sealed by me at , Florida on 19 . [SEAL] Notary Public in and for The state of My commission expires: 4 Witness Signature Witness Name Typed/Printed GRANT RECIPIENT Address Witness Signature City and State Witness Name Typed/Printed The State of Florida County of I certify that on this date before me, an officer duly authorized in the state and county named above to take acknowledgements, that personally appeared as for , known to (~fi~) (Na~ ~ me to be or who proved to my satisfaction that he/she is the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument. Type of Identification Produced Executed and sealed by me at , Florida on , 19 . [SEAL] Notary Public in and for The state of My commission expires: This instrument was prepared under the supervision of Frank R. Stockton, Attorney, Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250. 5