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1 RESOLUTION R05- 113
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
4 FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
5 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
6 BOYNTON BEACH AND SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF
7 PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR DISASTER DEBRIS
8 MANAGEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
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11 WHEREAS, the City Of Boynton Beach uses designated disaster debris sites for
12 disposal of all material related to hurricane debris; and
13 WHEREAS, The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan of Palm Beach
14 County and the Solid Waste Authority Debris Management Plan includes a provision to make
15 Solid Waste Authority debris sites available to municipalities and special districts within the
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17 WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Authority Board adopted a debris management policy
18 that requires an lnterlocal Agreement between the Solid 'Waste Authority and any municipality
19 that wishes to deliver debris to the Solid Waste Authority Debris sites.
20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
21 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
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Section 1.
The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
23 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
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Section 2.
Upon recommendation of staff, this Commission does hereby authorize
26 execution of this Interlocal Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Solid Waste
27 Authority of Palm Beach County, which Agreement is attached hereto and made a part here.
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Section 2
That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR DISASTER DEBRIS MANAGEMENT
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this c.jr::iA day of
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dependent special taxing district created pursuant to Chapter 2001-331, Laws of Florida
(hereinafter "Authority") and
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corporation, chartered and organized in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida
(hereinafter called "City"), each one constituting a public agency as defined in Park I of
Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, known as the "Florida Interlocal
Cooperation Act of 1969", authorizes local governments to make the most efficient use of
their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other localities on a basis of mutual
advantage and thereby to provide services and facilities that will harmonize geographic,
economic, population and other factors influencing the needs and development of local
communities; and
WHEREAS, Part I of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, permits public agencies as
defined therein to enter into interlocal agreements with each other to jointly exercise any
power, privilege, or authority which such agencies share in common and which each
might exercise separately; and
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has adopted a Debris Management Plan
(hereinafter "Plan") and pursuant to the Plan the Authority is responsible for coordinating
the permanent removal, storage, burning and disposal of all debris deposited along or
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immediately adjacent to public rights-of-way in the unincorporated areas of the County;
and
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for coordinating the permanent removal,
storage, burning and disposal of all debris deposited along or immediately adjacent to
public rights-of-way in the City; and
WHEREAS, THE city and the Authority have determined that it is in the bet
interest of the citizens of Pam Beach County to cooperate in the management of disaster
debris and securing reimbursement for eligible debris management costs from the Federal
Government, the State of Florida and any other agencies providing cost reimbursement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual representations, terms and
covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:
Section 1.
The above recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. Purpose
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for and establish the framework
under which the City and the Authority shall coordinate the management of disaster
debris as well as the payment and subsequent reimbursement of costs associated with
debris management in Palm Beach County.
Section 3. Definitions
"Act" means Part I of Chapter 163.01, Florida Statutes.
"Agreement" means the Interlocal Agreement, including any amendments or
supplements hereto, executed and delivered in accordance with the terms hereof.
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"County" means Palm Beach County, a political subdivision of the State of
Florida.
"Debris Management Plan" means the most current Palm Beach County Debris
Management Plan.
"FEMA" means the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or any successor
agency performing a like function.
"FHW A" means the Federal Highway Administration, or any successor agency
performing a like function.
"Reimbursing Agencies" mean FEMA, FHW A, the State of Florida and any other
agency or unit of government providing funds for the reimbursement of debris
management expenses.
"Storm Debris, Disaster Debris or Debris" means a variety of debris that includes
but is not limited to such things as trees and other vegetative organic matter,
building/construction material, appliances, personal property, mud, sand and sediment.
"Eligible Storm Debris" means storm debris that qualifies for reimbursement by
the Reimbursing Agencies.
"Ineligible Storm Debris" means storm debris that does not qualify for
reimbursement by the Reimbursing Agencies.
Section 4. Effective Date
The effective date of this Agreement is June 1, 2005 and shall continue until
otherwise amended from time to time and or terminated by either party in accordance
with Section 9.
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Section 5. City Responsibilities
5.01 Appointment of Operations and Finance Coordinators
The City shall annually designate coordinators to work closely with the Authority
on the operational matters related to debris collection and processing, and the
coordination and management of the submittal of costs and invoices to the Reimbursing
Agencies for Storm Debris management costs. Such persons shall have, or shall have
subordinates that have, the required knowledge of debris collection operations and
Reimbursing Agencies requirements. The coordinator(s) or his/her designee shall work
with Authority staff and attend meetings with Reimbursing Agencies representatives and
others regarding Storm Debris management. The City's coordinator shall attend all pre-
season and pre-storm meetings conducted by the Authority during which all parties will
have the opportunity to fully review the Plan including any changes that may have
occurred with regard to eligibility and reimbursement rules and procedures. Attendance,
while mandatory, may be accomplished by conference call, if necessary.
5.02 Collection of Debris
The City shall be responsible for the collection of Storm Debris within its
jurisdiction and delivering that debris to Authority debris management sites. In the event
the Authority debris site is unable to open, The City of Boynton Beach would like to
reserve the right to take stonn debris to an alternate SW A approved debris site.
Additionally in the event the City of Boynton Beach decides to process the stonn debris
internally, the City would like to reserve the right to use SW A facilities as needed. The
City shall be responsible for monitoring collections and documenting collection activities
of Storm Debris on a level sufficient to meet the requirements of the Reimbursing
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Agencies. This shall include having collection vehicles measured and documented by the
SW A or its designee and properly completing load tickets provided by the Authority or
approved by the Authority. If the City uses load tickets provided by the Authority, the
City shall pay the cost of printing those load tickets.
5.03 Submittal of Collection Costs for Reimbursement
The City shall be responsible for preparing documentation regarding its costs
incurred to pick-up and deliver Disaster Debris to debris management sites in the
required form prescribed by the Reimbursing Agencies and submit those costs to FEMA
and associated State agencies for reimbursement.
5.04 Payment of Un-reimbursed Disposal Costs
The City shall be responsible for any un-reimbursed costs associated with both
Eligible and Ineligible Storm Debris collected by the City, delivered to the Authority and
disposed of as documented by the Authority. This responsibility shall include site
monitoring, management and restoration costs, and costs associated with any borrowing
required to fund debris management activities, on a pro-rata basis, based on the quantities
of debris delivered. The City shall pay these amounts and remit them to the Authority
within thirty (30) five (5) business days of receipt of invoice.
5.05 Reimbursement Monitoring and Tracking
The City shall assist and coordinate with the Authority the tracking and
monitoring of all Storm Debris requests for reimbursement so that expedient payments
can be made.
Section 6. Authority Responsibilities
6.01 Appointment of Operations and Finance Coordinators
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The Authority shall annually designate coordinators to work closely with the City
on the operational matters related to debris collection and processing, and the
coordination and management of the submittal of costs and invoices to the Reimbursing
Agencies for Storm Debris management costs. Such persons shall have, or shall have
subordinates that have, the required knowledge of debris collection operations and
Reimbursing Agencies requirements. The coordinator(s) or his/her designee shall work
with City staff and attend meetings with the Reimbursing Agencies representatives and
others regarding Storm Debris management. The Authority's coordinator shall attend all
pre-season and pre-storm meetings conducted by the Authority during which all parties
will have the opportunity to fully review the Plan including any changes that may have
occurred with regard to eligibility and reimbursement rules and procedures.
6.02 Operations of Debris Management Sites
The Authority shall be responsible for staffing, managing and operating debris
management sites it establishes throughout the County for the purpose of storing,
processing and disposing of Disaster Debris. The Authority shall operate and monitor
these debris management sites consistent with Reimbursing Agencies guidelines. The
Authority shall provide facilities to measure and placard City collection vehicles. The
Authority shall use its best efforts to open one or more debris sites within 72 hours after
an "all clear" is issued for a hurricane or other disaster.
6.03 Submittal of Costs for Reimbursement
The Authority shall prepare and submit documentation regarding its costs
incurred to pick-up, haul, manage, and dispose of storm debris in the required form
prescribed by the Reimbursing Agencies and submit those costs to them for
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reimbursement. Such costs may include the cost of processing and disposal of Storm
Debris delivered to the Authority's Storm Debris sites by the City. The timeframe for
submittal of cost documentation from the Authority to the County and subsequent
submittal to the Reimbursing Agencies shall be as mutually agreed by the County, the
Authority and the Reimbursing Agencies, as appropriate.
6.04 Un-reimbursed City Disposal Costs
If the Authority is advancing the payment of any costs incurred on behalf of the
City the Authority may invoice the City for that portion of the costs it reasonably believes
will not be reimbursed by the Reimbursing Agencies. Any such invoice will be due and
payable within 60 days of receipt by the City. Upon receipt of all reimbursements the
Authority will either remit payment to or invoice the City for the difference.
Section 7. Access and Audits
The Authority and the City shall create adequate records to justify all charges,
expenses, and costs for Storm Debris management and to maintain those records after
completion of the audits by the Reimbursing Agencies for the time period as may be
specified by law or regulation. The City and the Authority shall have access to all books,
records and documents and required in this section for the purpose of inspection or audit
during normal business hours.
Section 8. Breach/Opportunitv to Cure The parties hereto expressly covenant and
agree that in the event either party is in default of its obligations herein, the party not in
default shall provide to the party in default thirty (30) days written notice to cure said
default before exercising any of its rights as provided for in this Agreement.
Section 9. Termination
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This Agreement may be terminated by either party to this Agreement upon thirty
(30) days written notice to the other party.
Section 10. Enforcement Costs
Any costs or expenses associated with the enforcement of the terms and/or
conditions of this Agreement shall be borne by the respective parties, provided, however,
that this clause pertains only to the parties to this Agreement.
Section 11. Notice
All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be deemed sufficient
to each party when delivered by United States Mail to the following:
City :
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Authority:
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
John Booth, Executive Director
7501 N. Jog Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Section 12. Dele!!ation of Dutv
Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize the delegation of the
constitutional or statutory duties of state, county, or city officers.
Section 13. Filin2 A copy of this Agreement shall be filed with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County.
Section 14. Liabilitv
The parties to this Agreement and their respective officers and employees shall
not be deemed to assume any liability for the acts, omissions, and negligence of the other
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party. Further, nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity by
either party, pursuant to Section 768.28, Florida Statures.
Section 15. Indemnification
Each party shall be liable for its own actions and negligence and, to the extent
permitted under Florida law, the City shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
Authority against any actions, claims or damages arising out of the City's negligence in
connection with this Agreement, and the Authority shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the City against any actins, claims or damages arising out of the Authority's
negligence in connection with this Agreement. However, nothing in this paragraph shall
be interpreted as a waiver of the Authority's or the City's sovereign immunity.
Section 16. Amendments
This Agreement may not be amended except by written instrument signed by both
parties hereto.
Section 17. Remedies
This Agreement shall be construed by and governed by the laws of the State of
Florida. Any and all legal action necessary to enforce the Agreement will be held in
Palm Beach County. No remedy herein conferred upon any party is intended to be
exclusive any other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and
shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at
law or in equity or by statute or otherwise. No single or partial exercise by any party of
any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise
thereof.
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Section 18. Time of the Essence
The parties expressly agrees that time is of the essence in this Agreement and the
failure by a party to complete performance within the time specified, or within a
reasonable time if no time is specified herein, shall, at the option of the other party
without liability, in addition to any other rights or remedies, relieve the other party of any
obligation to accept such performance.
Section 19. Equal Opportunity Provision
The City and the Authority agree that no person shall, on the grounds of race,
color, sex, national origin disability, religion, ancestry, marital status, or sexual
orientation be excluded from the benefits of, or be subjected to any form of
discrimination under any activity carried out by the performance of this Agreement.
Section 20. Captions
The captions and section designations herein set forth are for convenience only
and shall have no substantive meaning.
Section 21. Severability
In the event that any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or provision hereof is
held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such shall not affect the remaining
portions 0 this Agreement and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 22. Entiretv of A2reement This Agreement represents the entire understanding
between the parties and supersedes all other negotiations, representations, or agreement,
either written or oral, relating to this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this Agreement
effective as ofthe day and year first above written:
WITNESSES:
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SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND SUFFICIENTY:
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Maureen Cullen, Solid Waste Authority
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WITNESSES:
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City of Boynton Beach
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CITY MANAGER
BOYNTON BEACH, Fl
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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