HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2011-068 - Executes an Interlocal Agreement with BC Pertaining to Monitoring of Development Activity & Enforcement of Permitted Land Uses in the Regional Activity Center (RAC) RESOLUTION NO. 2011-068
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY
PERTAINING TO THE MONITORING OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY AND
ENFORCEMENT OF PERMITTED LAND USES IN THE REGIONAL ACTIVITY
CENTER ("RAC"); 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 an Interlocal
Agreement with Broward County, pertaining to the monitoring of development activity and
enforcement of permitted land uses in the Regional Activity Center ("RAC"), a copy of which
Agreement is attached as Exhibit"A".
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repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 full force and take effect immediately upon
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on July 12, 2011.
ATTEST
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LOUISE STILSON, CMC PATRICIA A. FLURY
CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS ��'o�Pskp's F1 rC/1'
THO S . A SBRO
CITY ATTORNEY �ti
EXHIBIT `A'
Return recorded document to:
Maite Azcoitia,Deputy County Attorney
Broward County Attorney's Office
115 S.Andrews Avenue,Rm 423
Ft.Lauderdale,FL 33301
Document prepared by:
Maite Azcoitia,Deputy County Attorney
Broward County Attorney's Office
115 S.Andrews Avenue,Rm 423
Ft.Lauderdale,FL 33301
1NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE
MONITORING OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY AND
ENFORCEMENT OF PERMITTED LAND USES
IN REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER
This is an Interlocal Agreement, made and entered into by and between: BROWARD
COUNTY, a political subdivision of the state of Florida,hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY,"
AND
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,a Florida municipal corporation,created and existing under the
laws of the state of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "CITY."
WHEREAS,this Agreement is entered into pursuant to Chapter 163.01,Florida Statutes,also
Interlocal C eration Act of 1969 and
known as the FloridaCooperation ,
WHEREAS,it is the purpose and intent of the parties to this Interlocal Agreement,to permit
COUNTY and CITY to make the most efficient use of their respective powers, resources and
capabilities by enabling them to cooperate on the basis of mutual advantage and thereby accomplish
the objectives provided for herein in the manner that will best accord with the existing resources
available to each of them and with the needs and developments within their respective jurisdictions;
and
WHEREAS,the density and intensity of land uses permitted within each Regional Activity
Center(RAC) is specified within the Broward County Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, CITY has the Dania Beach Regional Activity Center (RAC) within its
jurisdiction; and
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WHEREAS, CITY and COUNTY wish to provide that the monitoring of development
activity and the enforcement of permitted land uses shall be the responsibility of CITY; NOW,
THEREFORE,
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual terms,conditions,promises,covenants and payments
hereinafter set forth, COUNTY and CITY agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
BACKGROUND; PURPOSE AND INTENT
1.1 The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as if set forth in full
hereunder.
1.2 It is the purpose and intent of this Interlocal Agreement for COUNTY and CITY,pursuant to
Section 163.01,Florida Statutes,as amended,to cooperate and provide for a means by which
each governmental entity may exercise its respective powers, privileges, and authorities
which they share in common and which each might exercise separately in order to further a
common goal.
ARTICLE 2
MONITORING OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
2.1 CITY agrees to monitor development activity and to enforce permitted land use densities and
intensities within the RAC consistent with the effective land use plan as certified by the
Broward County Planning Council.
2.2 CITY agrees to submit quarterly reports to the Broward County Planning Council setting
forth its monitoring and enforcement activities within the RAC to enable COUNTY to ensure
that the density and intensity of land uses within the RAC are being complied with by CITY.
ARTICLE 3
INDEMNIFICATION
CITY is a state agency as defined in Chapter 768.28,Florida Statutes,as amended,and COUNTY is
a political subdivision of the state of Florida. Each agrees to be fully responsible for acts and
omissions of their elected officials, agents or employees to the extent permitted by law. Nothing
herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by any party to which sovereign
immunity may be applicable. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by a state agency or
political subdivision of the state of Florida to be sued by third parties in any matter arising out of this
Agreement or any other contract.
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ARTICLE 4
MISCELLANEOUS
4.1 Joint Preparation: The preparation of this Interlocal Agreement has been a j oint effort of the
parties hereto and the resulting document shall not,solely as a matter of judicial construction,
be construed more severely against one of the parties than the other.
4.2 Entire Agreement and Modification: This Interlocal Agreement incorporates,supersedes and
includes all prior negotiations,correspondence,conversations,agreements or understanding
applicable to the matter contained herein. It is further agreed that no change, alteration or
modification in the terms and conditions contained herein shall be effective unless contained
in a written document executed with the same formality and of equal dignity herewith.
4.3 Records: In accordance with the Public Records Law, CITY agrees to permit COUNTY to
examine all records and grants COUNTY the right to audit any books,documents and papers
that were generated during the course of administration of the "Site". CITY shall maintain
the records, books, documents and papers associated with this Interlocal Agreement in
accordance with the Public Records Act.
4.4 Recordation/Filing: This Agreement shall be recorded in the public records of Broward
County, in accordance with the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969.
4.5 Default: In the event of any default or breach of any of the terms of this Interlocal
Agreement, it is specifically acknowledged and agreed that either party shall,in addition to
all other remedies which may be available in law or equity, have the right to enforce this
Interlocal Agreement by specific performance,injunctive relief,prohibition or mandamus to
compel the other party to abide by the terms of this Interlocal Agreement.
4.6 Notices: Whenever either party desires to give notice unto the other,such notice must be in
writing,sent by certified United States mail,return receipt requested,addressed to the party
for whom it is intended at the place last specified; and the place for giving of notice shall
remain such until it shall have been changed by written notice in compliance with the
provisions of this paragraph. For the present, the parties designate the following as the
respective places for giving of notice:
FOR COUNTY:
Administrator
Broward County Planning Council
115 S. Andrews Avenue,Rm. 307
Fort Lauderdale,Florida 33301-4801
FOR CITY:
City of Dania Beach, Florida
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Attn: Robert Baldwin, City Manager
100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
4.7 Choice of Law,Waiver of Jury Trial: Any controversies or legal problems arising out of this
transaction and any action involving the enforcement or interpretation of any rights hereunder
shall be submitted to the jurisdiction of the state courts of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of
Broward County, Florida,the venue situs, and shall be governed by the laws of the state of
Florida. To encourage prompt and equitable resolution of any litigation that may arise
hereunder, each party hereby waives any rights it may have to a trial by jury of any such
litigation.
4.8 Conflict: In the event that this Interlocal Agreement conflicts with any other agreement
pertaining to the monitoring of development activity and the enforcement of the density or
intensity of permitted land uses within the RAC, CITY and COUNTY agree that the terms
and conditions contained in this Interlocal Agreement shall prevail.
4.9 Counterpart Originals: The parties agree that this Agreement may be executed in
counterparts,and that collectively the counterparts shall be considered an original agreement
and shall be deemed legally sufficient and binding upon the parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have made and executed this Interlocal Agreement on
the respective dates under each signature: BROWARD COUNTY through its BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, signing by and through its Chair or Vice Chair, authorized to
execute same by Board action on the day of , 20_, and CITY OF DANIA
BEACH,FLORIDA,signing by and through its ,duly authorized to execute
same.
COUNTY
ATTEST: BROWARD COUNTY, through its
Board of County Commissioners
County Administrator and By
Ex-Officio Clerk of Mayor
the Board of County
Commissioners of Broward
County, Florida day of , 20
Approved as to form by
Office of the Broward County Attorney
Joni Armstrong Coffey, County Attorney
Governmental Center, Suite 423
115 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Telephone: (954) 357-7600
Telecopier: (954) 357-6968
By
Deputy County Attorney
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR MONITORING OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY AND
ENFORCEMENT OF PERMITTED LAND USES IN REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER
CITY
WITNESSES: CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
a Florida municipal corporation
B
Y
PATRICIA A. FLURY
MAYOR
day of July, 2011.
ATTEST:
B
Y
ROBERT BALDWIN
LOUISE STILSON, CMC CITY MANAGER
CITY CLERK
day of July, 2011.
(CORPORATE SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By
THOMAS J. ANSBRO
CITY ATTORNEY
MA/
6/9/11
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