HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2005-082 Fuzzy Bunny Cove-Site 449 Dec of Cov RESOLUTION NO. 2005-082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, WITH FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST AND
BROWARD COUNTY RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION OF AND
IMPROVEMENTS TO BROWARD COUNTY GREEN SPACE SITE
NUMBER 449, CONSISTING OF 4.71 ACRES, LOCATED NORTH OF THE
INTERSECTION OF SW 45TH STREET AND SW 25TH AVENUE, AND
ACROSS FROM "BOATERS' PARK", IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the proper City officials are authorized to execute a Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants on behalf of the City, with Florida Communities Trust and Broward
County which document is related to the acquisition of and improvements to Broward County
Green Space Site Number 449, consisting of 4.71 acres, located north of the intersection of SW
451h Street and SW 25`h Avenue, and across from "Boaters' Park", in the City of Dania Beach.
Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on May 24, 2005.
ANNE CASTRO
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST: ROLL CALL:
COMMISSIONER ANTON - YES
COMMISSIONER BERTINO - YES
LOUISE STILSON COMMISSIONER MCELYEA - YES
CITY CLERK VICE MAYOR FLURY - YES
MAYOR CASTRO - YES
APPROVED AS TO FO AND CORRECTNESS
BY:
THOMAS J ANN'B Y ATTORNEY
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June 2, 2005
Toni D. Edwards
Natural Resource Specialist II
Land Preservation Program
Broward County Environmental Protection Department
115 South Andrews Avenue
Room A-240
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Dear Ms. Edwards:
RE: DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT AWARD
CALCULATION STATEMENT FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST (FCT)
PROJECT#04-008-FF4 (LITTLE FUZZY BUNNY COVE)
• On May 24, 2005, the Dania Beach City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2005-082 relating to the above project, a copy of which is attached.
We are sending three originals of each of the above documents to you, for
execution by Broward County. Upon execution, please return one original of
each to this office for our records.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Bonnie
Temchuk, Assistant to the City Manager, at (954) 924-3613.
Sincerely,
Miriam Nasser
Deputy City Clerk
Enclosures
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"Broward's First City"
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Phone: (954) 924-3600 www.ci.dari.ia-beach.fLus
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT—Biological Resources Division
Mailing Address: 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room A-240•Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954-519-1230•FAX 954-519-1412
April 25, 2005
Ms. Bonnie Temchuk, Assistant to the City Manager
City of Dania Beach
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, FL 33004
RE: Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Grant Award Calculation Statement
Florida Communities Trust (FCT) Project #04-008-FF4 (Little Fuzzy Bunny Cove)
FCT Recipients: Broward County and the City of Dania Beach
Dear Ms. Temchuk:
Please find enclosed four (4) originals of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Grant Award
Calculation Statement for the above Florida Communities Trust (FCT) grant project. These are the final
documents for execution prior to receiving the grant award from FCT. Please review and execute all four
originals of each document, where indicated for the City of Dania Beach, and return them to me at your
earliest convenience. Upon execution by all parties involved, the City will be provided with one (1) fully
executed original of each document. Should the City require more than one executed original of each,
please provide as many signed originals as needed when returning them to me.
® Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please call me at(954) 519-1471 if you have questions or
need additional information.
Sincerely,
Toni D. Edwards
Natural Resource Specialist II
Land Preservation Program
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Ivan Pato, City Manager, City of Dania Beach
Enclosures (8)
Broward County Board of County Commissioners
Josephus Eggelletion.Jr.•Ben Graber•Sue Gunzburger•Kristin D.Jacobs•Ilene Lieberman•John E.Rodstrom,Jr.•Jim Scott•Diana Wasserma n-Rubin•Lois Wexler
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• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT—Biological Resources Division
Mailing Address: 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room A-240•Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954-519-1230•FAX 954-519-1412
May 17, 2005
Ms. Bonnie Temchuk, Assistant to the City Manager
City of Dania Beach
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, FL 33004
RE: Amended Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Grant Award Calculation Statement
Florida Communities Trust (FCT) Project #04-008-FF4 (Little Fuzzy Bunny Cove)
FCT Recipients: Broward County and the City of Dania Beach
Dear Ms. Temchuk:
Please find enclosed three (3) originals of an amended Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Grant
Award Calculation Statement for the above Florida Communities Trust (FCT) grant project. The
documents have been amended to change the name of the City from 'City of Dania' to 'City of
Dania Beach'. Please review and execute all three originals of each document, where indicated for the
City of Dania Beach, and return them to me at your earliest convenience. Upon execution by all parties
involved, the City will be provided with one (1) fully executed original of each document. Should the City
require more than one executed original of each, please provide as many signed originals as needed
• when returning them to me.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please call me at (954) 519-1471 if you have questions or
need additional information.
Sincerely,
Toni D. Edwards
Natural Resource Specialist II
Land Preservation Program
Ade
cc:
File 449
Ivan Pato, City Manager, City of Dania Beach
Enclosures (6)
• Broward County Board of County Commissioners
Josephus Eggelletion,Jr.•Ben Graber•Sue Gunzburger•Kristin D.Jacobs•Ilene Lieberman•John E.Rodstrom,Jr.•Jim Scott•Diana Wasserman-Rubin•Lois Wexler
www.broward.org
This document prepared by:
Kristen L. Coons,Esq.
Florida Communities Trust
Department of Community Affairs
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST
FF4 AWARD #04-008-FF4
FCT Contract#05-CT-24-04-F4-Al-008
LITTLE FUZZY BUNNY COVE
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST
("FCT"),a nonregulatory agency within the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs, and
BROWARD COUNTY, a local government of the State of Florida, and the CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, a local government of the State of Florida (collectively referred to as the "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, as
• described in Exhibit "A"attached hereto and made a part hereof('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")that 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 financial assistance to local governments 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;
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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 9K-7.009(1),Florida Administrative Code("F.A.C."),authorizes FCT to
impose conditions for funding on those FCT applicants whose projects have been selected for
funding;
WHEREAS, FCT has approved the terms under which the Project Site was acquired and the
deed whereby the Recipient acquired title to the Project Site. The deed shall contain such covenants
and restrictions as are sufficient to ensure that the use of the Project Site at all times complies with
Section 375.051, Florida Statutes and Section 9, Article XII of the State Constitution and it 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")upon the failure of the Recipient to use the Project
Site acquired thereby for such purposes; and
WHEREAS,the purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the covenants and restrictions that
are imposed on the Project Site subsequent to disbursing FCT Florida Forever funds to the Recipient
for Project Costs.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and undertakings set forth
herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
• acknowledged, FCT and the Recipient do hereby contract and agree as follows:
I. PERIOD OF AGREEMENT
1. This Agreement shall begin upon execution by both parties. The covenants and
restrictions contained herein shall run with the Project Site and shall bind,and the benefit shall inure
to, FCT and the Recipient and their respective successors and assigns.
II. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT
1. 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. RECORDING AND APPROVAL OF DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE
COVENANTS
1. Upon execution by the parties hereto, the Recipient shall cause this Agreement to be
recorded and filed in the official public records of Broward County,Florida, and in such manner
and in such other places as FCT may reasonably request. The Recipient shall pay all fees and
charges incurred in connection therewith.
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2. The Recipient and FCT agree that the State of Florida Department of Environmental
Protection shall forward this Agreement to the Department of Environmental Protection Bond
Counsel for review. In the event Bond Counsel opines that an amendment is required to this
Agreement so that the tax-exempt status of the Florida Forever Bonds is not jeopardized, FCT and
the Recipient shall amend the Agreement accordingly.
IV. NOTICE AND CONTACT
1. 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 the
addresses specified below. Any such notice shall be deemed received on the date of delivery if by
personal delivery or upon actual receipt if sent by registered mail.
FCT: Florida Communities Trust
Department of Community Affairs
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100
ATTN: Program Manager
Recipient: Broward County
115 South Andrews Avenue
• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
ATTN: Roger Desjarlais, County Administrator
Recipient: City of Dania Beach
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, FL 33304
ATTN: Ivan Pato, City Manager
2. In the event that a different representative or address is designated for paragraph 1.
above after execution of this Agreement, notice of the change shall be rendered to FCT as provided
in paragraph 1. above.
V. PROJECT SITE TITLE REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY CHAPTER 259,
CHAPTER 375 AND CHAPTER 380, PART III, FLA. STAT.
I. Any transfer of the Project Site shall be subject to the approval of FCT and FCT shall
enter into a new agreement with the transferee containing such covenants, clauses or other
restrictions as are sufficient to protect the interest of the State of Florida.
2. 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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3. 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.
4. In the event that the Project Site is damaged or destroyed or title to the Project Site,or
any part thereof,is taken by any governmental body through the exercise or the threat of the exercise
of the power of eminent domain,the Recipient shall deposit with FCT any insurance proceeds or any
condemnation award and shall promptly commence to rebuild,replace, repair or restore the Project
Site in such manner as is consistent with the Agreement. FCT shall make any such insurance
proceeds or condemnation award moneys available to provide funds for such restoration work. In
the event that the Recipient fails to commence or to complete the rebuilding, repair,replacement or
restoration of the Project Site after notice from FCT, FCT shall have the right, in addition to any
other remedies at law or in equity, to repair, restore, rebuild or replace the Project Site so as to
prevent the occurrence of a default hereunder.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing,FCT shall have the right to seek specific performance of any
of the covenants and restrictions of this Agreement concerning the construction and operation of the
Project Site.
VI. MANAGEMENT OF PROJECT SITE
I. The Project Site shall be managed only for the conservation, protection and
enhancement of natural and historical resources and for compatible passive,natural resource-based
public outdoor recreation, along with other related uses necessary for the accomplishment of this
purpose. The proposed uses for the Project Site are specifically designated in the Management Plan
approved by FCT.
2. 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.
3. The Recipient shall ensure, and provide evidence thereof to FCT, that all activities
under this Agreement comply with all applicable local, state, regional and federal laws and
regulations,including zoning ordinances and the adopted and approved comprehensive plan for the
jurisdiction,as applicable. Evidence shall be provided to FCT that all required licenses and permits
have been obtained prior to the commencement of any construction.
4. 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.
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5. 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.
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 of FCT. The approvals required from FCT shall not be
unreasonably withheld by FCT 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. If archaeological and historic sites are located on the Project Site,the Recipient shall
comply with Chapter 267, Fla. Stat. The collection of artifacts from the Project Site or the
disturbance of archaeological and historic sites on the Project Site shall be prohibited unless prior
written authorization has been obtained from the Department of State, Division of Historical
Resources.
8. The Recipient shall ensure that the Project Site is identified as being publicly owned
and operated as a passive, natural resource-based public outdoor recreational site in all signs,
literature and advertising regarding the Project Site. The Project Site shall permanently contain one
sign, provided by FCT,recognizing FCT's role in the acquisition of the Project Site. 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.
9. As required by Rule 9K-7.013,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.
VII. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT CONDITIONS
The following conditions are particular to the Project Site:
The Management Plan for the project site is mentioned throughout this Agreement, and is
particularly described in Section IV. above. In addition to the various 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 representations made in the application that received scoring points or observations made
by the FCT staff during the site visit described in Rule 9K-7.009(1), F.A.C.:
1. Two or more resource-based outdoor recreational facilities including nature trails and
fishing platforms shall be provided. The facilities shall be developed in a manner that allows the
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general public reasonable access for observation and appreciation of the natural resources on the
project site without causing harm to those resources.
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 Broward County.
3. Interpretive signage shall be provided to educate visitors about the natural resources
and unique history of the Project Site.
4. 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.
5. The natural communities that occur on the project site shall be preserved and
appropriately managed to ensure the long-term viability of these communities.
6. 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 West
Indian Manatees. 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.
7. The water quality of the Dania Cut-Off Canal shall be protected and the natural
hydrology of the project site shall be restored to a more natural function and shall include the
restoration of areas impacted by invasive exotic plants and shoreline erosion. The development
of the restoration plan shall be coordinated with the South Florida Water Management District.
8. A comprehensive landscaping plan will be developed for the project site. The
landscaping plan will make significant use of native plants.
9. The degraded mangrove wetland community on the project site shall be restored by
removing invasive exotic vegetation, grading to the appropriate wetland elevations, and planting
appropriate native vegetation to restore the wetlands to a natural condition in terms of biological
composition and ecological function.
10. 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
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invasive exotics on the project site.
11. A feral animal removal program shall be developed and implemented for dogs,cats,
ducks, and other non-native wildlife that may be found on the project site.
12. A protection plan shall be developed and implemented, in conjunction with the
Division of Historic Resources, for the protection of known historical and archaeological
resources located on the project site. This plan shall include measures to stabilize sites disturbed
by erosion and looting. Information on significant historical and archaeological sites shall be
provided to the Division of Historic Resources for the purpose of updating the Florida Master
Site File.
13. Major site improvements, including the parking area,picnic pavilion and fishing
platforms, shall be located in such a manner that these facilities will have minimal impact on the
natural resources on the project site.
14. 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.
15. The project site shall be protected and managed as part of linked conservation lands
and recreation opportunities within the County's designated waterway trail, the New River Loop,
part of Broward County's Greenways System.
16. 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.
17. 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.
VIII. OBLIGATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT RELATING TO THE USE OF BOND
PROCEEDS
1. 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
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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 of the Internal Revenue Service:
a. any sale or lease of any interest in the Project Site to a non-governmental
person or organization;
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;
C. 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 from 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 III.I. above, 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
from 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.
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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.
IX. RECORDKEEPING; AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
1. 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 of 8:00 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 herein,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 Chapter 10.550 (local
government entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General.
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
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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
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
111 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.
X. DEFAULT; REMEDIES; TERMINATION
1. 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
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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 frame for the completion of the curing
activities. FCT shall submit a written response within thirty (30) days of receipt 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 frame 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.
XI. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. 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.
3. The Recipient agrees to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public
Law 101-336, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et sea.), 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 government 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 perform 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.
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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 including Exhibit "A" embodies the entire agreement between the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement.
Witness: BROWARD COUNTY
By:
Print Name: Print Name:
Title:
Date:
Print Name:
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By:
Print Name:
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF BROWARD
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2005,by as of on
behalf of the Local Government, and who is personally known to me.
Notary Public
Print Name:
Commission No.
My Commission Expires:
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Witness: CITY OF DANIA BEACH
Print ame: Print Name: y G%g/�r 14t;Tom'
Title: '-l/
Li Date:
Print Name:
Approved as to F m
By: %; d Legality:
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Print Name: T)Ub-
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF BROWARD
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this, 6 day of
2005,by 1 V141V P/9 Z as 7-y M,,9.&1,16 Hof "-)19 cE-roc i- on
behalf of the Local Government, and who is personally known to me.
., LoulsEsntsoN Notary Public
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My Commission Expires:
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Witness: FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST
By:
Print Name: Janice Browning, Director, Division of
Housing and Community Development
Date:
Print Name:
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By:
Kristen L. Coons, Trust Counsel
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF LEON
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2005, by Janice Browning, Director, Division of Housing and Community Development. She is
personally known to me.
Notary Public
Print Name:
Commission No.
My Commission Expires:
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EXHIIBIT"A"
Lot 8, South Canal, Block 4, in Section 29, Township 50 South, Range 42 East,
MARSHALLS EVERGLADES SUBDIVISION, according to the map or plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 2, Page(s) 32. Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
said land lying, situate in Broward County, Florida.
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Local Government Name: Broward County&City of Dania Beach
Project Name: Little Fuzzy Bunny Cove
FCT Project#: 04-008-FF4
Date: 13-Apr-05
• GRANT AWARD CALCULATION STATEMENT
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
Land Purchase Price
Parcel $1,826,000.00 (1)
Total Land Purchase Price $1,826,000.00
Acquisition Expenses
Appraisals $19,000.00
Appraisal Review 2,000.00
1 Title Insurance 4,012.00
Survey 750.00
Total Acquisition Expenses $25,762.00
Total Project Costs $ 1,851,762.00
COMPUTATION OF GRANT AWARD AND LOCAL MATCH AMOUNT
FCT Award Computation(50%)
Share of Purchase Price $850,000.00 (2)
Share of Acquisition Expenses $12,881.00
Total Share of Project Costs $ 862,881.00
County Award Computation(50%)
Share of Purchase Price $976,000.00
. Share of Acquisition Expenses $12,881.00
Total Share of Project Costs $988,881.00
Total Project Costs $ 1,851,762.00
COMPUTATION OF PREPAID REIMBURSEMENTS ADDITIONAL COSTS AND AMOUNTS DUE AT CLOSING
FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST
FCT Prepaid Project Costs
Appraisal Review $ 2,000.00
Total Prepaid Costs $ 2,000.00
FCT Amount Due at Closing
Share of Total Project Costs $ 862,881.00
Less Total Prepaid Costs 2,000.00
Total Amount Due From FCT $ 860,881.00
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Local Government Name: Broward County&City of Dania Beach
Project Name: Little Fuzzy Bunny Cove
FCT Project#: 04.008-FF4
Date: 13-Apr-05
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City and County Prepaid Costs
City and County Prepaid Costs
Land Purchase Price $1,826,000.00
Appraisals 19,000.00
Title Insurance 4,012.00
Survey 750.00
Total Prepaid Costs $1,849,762.00
City and County Amount Due
Share of Total Project Costs $ 988,881.00
Less Total Prepaid Costs $1,849,762.00
Total Amount Due To County and City $860,881.00
City and County Additional Costs
Record Grant Award Agreement $ 103.50 (3)
Total Additional Costs 103.50
Notes:
(1) Pursuant to a memo dated March 29,2005 from Caroline Sutton to Kristen Coons,the Maximum Approved Purchase
Price(MAPP)is$1,700,000.00. FCT will reimburse for the land cost at either the actual purchase price or the MAPP,whichever is less.
Since the MAPP is less than the purchase price, FCT's reimbursement is based upon the MAPP.
• (2) According to the Grant Contract,the amount of the grant shall not exceed the lesser of$924,931.00
or 50%of the final total project costs.
(3) Disbursed to Clerk of the Court,Broward County,at time of reimbursement.
The foregoing reconciliation of Purchasers'costs is hereby approved by the undersigned.
BROWARD COUNTY FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST
By: By:
Name: Janice Browning,Director
Title: Housing and Community Development
Date:_ Date:
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,,'`
By:
Name: 4,t"� 971'
Title: n
Date: Zvi
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