HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2016-082 Authorizes the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Broward County to Provide Cost Share Support of a Water Conservation Incentive Program Not to Exceed $12,049.00 Annually. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-082
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,
A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE
COST SHARE SUPPORT OF A WATER CONSERVATION INCENTIVE
PROGRAM TO BE COORDINATED BY BROWARD COUNTY WITHIN
THE WATER UTILITY SERVICE AREAS, IN A BASE AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED TWELVE THOUSAND FORTY NINE DOLLARS ($12,049.00)
ANNUALLY, PLUS 3% INCREASES IN YEAR 2 THROUGH YEAR 5 IN
THE MEDIA OUTREACH/ADMINISTRATIVE PORTION OF THE
AGREEMENT; 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 (a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated into this Resolution
by this reference) with Broward County, Florida, a political subdivision of the state of Florida
("County"), to provide cost share support of a Water Conservation Incentive Program to be
coordinated by Broward County, Florida. The County proposes to perform the services set forth
in Article 2, Scope of Services, at an annual base cost to the City as a partner of$12,049.00 as
shown in Exhibit "A". Years 2 through 5 of the Program provide for an annual cost-of-living
adjustment of 3% in the media outreach/administration portion of Exhibit "B". The fees for
years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 shall be payable upon invoice and in accordance with
the schedule shown in Exhibit "B", for the services actually performed. Additional cost for
rebates and devices will only be invoiced if issued within the Dania Beach service area.
Section 2. That funding for the City's cost share support of a Water Conservation
Incentive Program relating to the City's raw water supply shall be paid from available
appropriations in the Water Fund, Contractual Services Account#401-33-02-533-49-30
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and take effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on June 28, 2016.
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LOUISE STILSON, CMC SALVINO, SR.
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Between
BROWARD COUNTY
and
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
for
COST SHARE SUPPORT OF A
WATER CONSERVATION INCENTIVES PROGRAM
This Interlocal Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into by and between
Broward County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida ("County"), and City of Dania
Beach, its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as "Partner," collectively the "parties."
WHEREAS, this Agreement is entered into pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes
(2009), also known as the "Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969", and other Florida law;
and
WHEREAS, a high quality and adequate water supply is key to the current and continued
support of urban and natural systems in Broward County; and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Water Management District adopted the Regional Water
Availability (RWA) Rule in 2007 to ensure the preservation of regional water resources in
support of Everglades restoration limits future withdrawals from the Biscayne Aquifer, currently
our primary source of drinking water; and
WHEREAS, county-wide consumptive use water demands are projected to increase by as
much as 50 million gallons per day by the year 2035 based on current rates of consumption and
anticipated population growth; and
WHEREAS, local water providers are facing immediate decisions related to planning for
future water supply needs for human and natural systems; and
WHEREAS, the county-wide Integrated Water Resource Plan seeks to optimize the
beneficial uses of local water resources by creating more water and making our water
resources go further; and
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WHEREAS, local municipalities and water utilities helped to develop the Integrated
Water Resource Plan through representation on the Water Advisory Board to the Broward
County Board of County Commissioners and its Technical Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the conservation of water quality and quantity is a principle objective of the
Integrated Water Resource Plan and is demonstrated to be one of the most cost-effective and
immediate means of producing water for meeting future water supply needs; and
WHEREAS, in May 2008, the Broward Water Resources Task Force (Task Force) was
created through resolutions of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, South
Florida Water Management District, and Broward League of Cities to identify and evaluate
potential regional and subregional water supply projects and water conservation opportunities;
and
WHEREAS, the Task Force recognized that water conservation offers the lowest cost
means of generating the additional water needed to meet the region's projected water
demands; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force, in its Final Report, identified several recommendations for
immediate implementation pertaining to regional water conservation efforts, including a key
recommendation calling for the establishment of a county-wide water conservation and
incentives program with the purpose of delivering unified water conservation messaging,
information, and services to benefit all Broward county residents and water suppliers; and
WHEREAS, the overall objective of the Broward Water Conservation Incentives Program
is to encourage residents and businesses in Broward County to adopt an enduring water
conservation ethic that supports long-term water resource sustainability and achieves
permanent and measurable water savings through replacement of low efficiency plumbing
fixtures with high efficiency models; and
WHEREAS, in 2011 the Broward Water Partnership was formed as a regional water
conservation initiative among Broward County and 18 municipal water utilities to implement
the Broward Water Conservation Incentives Program, later branded Conservation Pays, with a
goal of achieving a 20 million gallon per day reduction in water consumption by 2020 through
water conservation; and
WHEREAS, since its formation, the Broward Water Partnership has played a major role
in sustaining a 23% reduction in per capita water demands through water conservation
incentives, messaging, education, and outreach;
WHEREAS, given the successes of the Broward Water Partnership and the regional
Water Conservation Incentives Program, the parties now desire to renew this Agreement in
furtherance of shared water conservation goals, regional water conservation strategies, and
conservation activities reflected in consumptive use permit requirements; NOW,THEREFORE,
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IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual terms and conditions, promises, covenants, and
payments hereinafter set forth, County and Partner agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
1.1. Board.The Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida.
1.2. Contract Administrator. Director of the Broward County Environmental Planning and
Community Resilience Division or such person's successor as designated by County in
writing.
1.3. County. Broward County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida.
1.4. Project. The project or projects set forth in Article 2 hereof, and Exhibit A.
ARTICLE 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1. Scope of Services. Partner shall perform all work specified in this Agreement inclusive of
the Exhibits. Unless stated otherwise in this Agreement, the work required of Partner
includes all labor, materials and tasks, whether or not enumerated in the Agreement,
that are such an inseparable part of the work expressly stated in the Agreement that
exclusion thereof would render Partner's performance impractical, illogical, or
unconscionable.
2.2. Change of Scope Procedures. Partner acknowledges that Contract Administrator has no
authority to make changes that would increase, decrease, or otherwise modify the
scope of services to be provided under this Agreement except as expressly provided
herein.
2.3. Contract Administrator Authority. Unless otherwise expressly stated herein or in the
applicable Procurement Code, Code of County Ordinances, or County Code of
Administrative Procedure, the Contract Administrator may act on behalf of County to
exercise the authority and powers of County under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 3. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
3.1 County agrees to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 annually towards
meeting its obligations as outlined in Exhibit A.
3.2 County agrees to perform the services set forth in this Agreement, at an annual base
cost to the Partner of $12,049.00, as shown in Exhibit B. Years Two through Five of the
Agreement provide for an annual cost-of-living adjustment of 3% in the media
outreach/administration portion of Exhibit B. The fees for Fiscal Years 2017, 2018, 2019,
2020, and 2021 shall be payable upon invoice and in accordance with the schedule
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shown in Exhibit B for the services actually performed. Payment shall be made to
County at:
Broward County Board of County Commissioners
Director, Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division
115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 329-H
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
ARTICLE 4. TERM AND TIME OF AGREEMENT
4.1 Term. The Agreement shall become effective October 1, 2016, following full execution
of the Agreement by the parties (the "Effective Date"). The term of the Agreement shall
be for a period of five (5) years from the Effective Date.
4.2 Extensions. No extensions of this Agreement are anticipated. In the event that
expiration of this Agreement would result in a gap in the provision of services necessary
for the ongoing operations of the County, then this Agreement may be extended, at the
sole discretion of the Purchasing Director, on the same terms and conditions by the
Purchasing Director for period(s) not to exceed six(6) months in the aggregate.
4.3 Fiscal Year. The continuation of this Agreement beyond the end of any County fiscal
year shall be subject to both the appropriation and the availability of funds, in
accordance with Chapter 129, Florida Statutes.
4.4 All duties, obligations, and responsibilities of Partner required by this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, as set forth
above, unless written notice of termination by the County or any of the Partner is
provided pursuant to the Notices provision.
4.5 Time is of the essence for all performance required under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 5. TERMINATION
5.1. This Agreement may be terminated for cause based on any breach that is not cured
within ten (10) days after written notice from the aggrieved party identifying the breach.
This Agreement may also be terminated for convenience by the Board upon providing
written notice to Partner of the termination date, which shall be not less than thirty (30)
days after the date such written notice is provided. If County erroneously, improperly,
or unjustifiably terminates for cause, such termination shall, to the full extent
permissible under applicable law, be deemed a termination for convenience, which shall
be effective thirty (30) days after such notice of termination for cause is provided. This
Agreement may also be terminated by Contract Administrator upon such notice as
Contract Administrator deems appropriate under the circumstances in the event
Contract Administrator determines that termination is necessary to protect the public
health or safety.
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5.2. Termination of this Agreement for cause shall include, but not be limited to, negligent,
or intentional acts, repeated submission for payment of false or incorrect bills or
invoices, failure to suitably perform the work, failure to continuously perform the work
in a manner calculated to meet or accomplish the objectives as set forth in this
Agreement, or multiple breaches of this Agreement which has a material adverse effect
on the efficient administration of the Project notwithstanding whether any such breach
was previously waived or cured.
5.3. Notice of termination shall be provided in accordance with the "Notices" section of this
Agreement except that notice of termination by Contract Administrator which Contract
Administrator deems necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare may be
verbal notice which shall be promptly confirmed in writing in accordance with the
"Notices" section of this Agreement.
5.4. In the event this Agreement is terminated for convenience, County shall be paid for any
services properly performed to the date the Agreement is terminated; however, upon
being notified of a Partner's election to terminate, County shall refrain from performing
further services or incurring additional expenses under the terms of this Agreement.
County acknowledges and agrees that ten dollars ($10.00) of the compensation to be
paid by Partner, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged by County,
is given as specific consideration to County for Partner's right to terminate this
Agreement for convenience.
ARTICLE 6. ACCESS TO RECORDS AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
6.1 This Agreement may be unilaterally canceled by either of the parties for refusal by the
other party to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material
subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the
parties in conjunction with this Agreement.
6.2 Any and all reports, photographs, surveys, and other data and documents provided or
created in connection with this Agreement are and shall remain the property of County.
If a copyright is claimed, Partner grants to County a non-exclusive license to use the
copyrighted item(s) indefinitely, to prepare derivative works, and to make and distribute
copies to the public. In the event of termination of this Agreement, any reports,
photographs, surveys, and other data and documents prepared by Partner, whether
finished or unfinished, shall become the property of County and shall be delivered by
Partner to the Contract Administrator within seven (7) days of termination of this
Agreement by either party. Any compensation due to Partner shall be withheld until all
documents are received as provided herein.
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ARTICLE 7. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY AND INSURANCE
7.1 Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by any party nor
shall any term included herein be construed as consent to be sued by third parties in
any matter arising out of this Agreement or any other contract. County and Partner, to
the extent that they are state agencies or political subdivisions as defined in Chapter
768.28, Florida Statutes, agree to be fully responsible for the acts and omissions of its
agents or employees to the extent permitted by law.
7.2 Partner is an entity subject to Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, and Partner shall furnish
Contract Administrator with written verification of liability protection in accordance
with state law prior to final execution of said Agreement.
ARTICLE 8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein shall be assigned,
transferred, or encumbered by either party. If Partner violates this provision, County
shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement.
8.2 Materiality and Waiver of Breach. County and Partner agree that each requirement,
duty, and obligation set forth herein is substantial and important to the formation of
this Agreement and, therefore, is a material term hereof.
County's failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a
waiver of such provision or modification of this Agreement. A waiver of any breach of a
provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach and
shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Agreement.
8.3 Notices. In order for notice to a party to be effective under this Agreement, notice must
be sent via U.S. first-class mail with a contemporaneous copy via e-mail to the addresses
listed below and shall be effective upon mailing. The addresses for notice shall remain
as set forth herein unless and until changed by providing notice of such change.
NOTICE TO COUNTY:
Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department
Director, Broward County Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division
115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 329H
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Email address:JJURADO@broward.org
With copy to:
Broward County Administrator
115 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 409
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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NOTICE TO PARTNER:
City Manager, City of Dania Beach
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, Florida 33301
8.4 Compliance with Laws. Partner shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws,
codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations in performing its duties, responsibilities, and
obligations under this Agreement.
8.5 Third Party Beneficiaries. The parties acknowledge that there are no third party
beneficiaries under this Agreement.
8.6 Severability. In the event any part of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable by
any court of competent jurisdiction, that part shall be deemed severed from this
Agreement and the balance of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
8.7 Joint Preparation. This Agreement has been jointly prepared by the parties hereto, and
shall not be construed more strictly against either party.
8.8 Priority of Provisions. If there is a conflict or inconsistency between any term,
statement, requirement, or provision of any exhibit attached hereto, any document or
events referred to herein, or any document incorporated into this Agreement by
reference and a term, statement, requirement, or provision of Articles 1 through 8 of
this Agreement, the term, statement, requirement, or provision contained in Articles 1
through 8 shall prevail and be given effect.
8.9 Headings and Interpretation. The headings contained in this Agreement are for
reference purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of
this Agreement. All personal pronouns used in this Agreement shall include the other
gender, and the singular shall include the plural, and vice versa, unless the context
otherwise requires. Terms such as "herein," "hereof," "hereunder," and "hereinafter,"
refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular sentence, paragraph, or
section where they appear, unless the context otherwise requires.
8.10 Governing Law, Venue and Waiver of Jury Trial. This Agreement shall be interpreted
and construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the state of Florida.
The parties agree that the exclusive venue for any lawsuit arising from, related to, or in
connection with this Agreement shall be in the state courts of the Seventeenth Judicial
Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida. If any claim arising from, related to, or in
connection with this Agreement must be litigated in federal court, the parties agree that
the exclusive venue for any such lawsuit shall be in the United States District Court or
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. BY ENTERING INTO
THIS AGREEMENT, PARTNER AND COUNTY HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL
RIGHTS EITHER PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR
CLAIM ARISING FROM, RELATED TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT.
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8.11 Amendments. No modification, amendment, or alteration in the terms or conditions
contained herein shall be effective unless contained in a written document prepared
with the same or similar formality as this Agreement and executed by the Board and
Partner. Further, Partner acknowledges and agrees that the Contract Administrator has
no authority to make changes that would increase, decrease, or otherwise modify the
Scope of Services to be provided under this Agreement
8.12 Prior Agreements. This Agreement represents the final and complete understanding of
the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and
contemporaneous negotiations and discussions regarding that subject matter. There is
no commitment, agreement, or understanding concerning the subject matter of this
Agreement that is not contained in this written document.
8.13 Incorporation by Reference. The truth and accuracy of each "Whereas" clause set forth
above is acknowledged by the parties. The attached Exhibit A and Exhibit B are
incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement.
8.14 Representation of Authority. Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of a
party hereto does hereby represent and warrant that he or she is, on the date he or she
signs this Agreement, duly authorized by all necessary and appropriate action to execute
this Agreement on behalf of such party.
8.15 Force Maieure. If the performance of this Agreement, or any obligation hereunder, is
prevented by reason of hurricane, earthquake, or other casualty caused by nature, or by
labor strike, war, or by a law, order, proclamation, regulation, or ordinance of any
governmental agency, the party so affected, upon giving prompt notice to the other
party, shall be excused from such performance to the extent of such prevention,
provided that the party so affected shall first have taken reasonable steps to avoid and
remove such cause of nonperformance and shall continue to take reasonable steps to
avoid and remove such cause, and shall promptly notify the other party in writing and
resume performance hereunder whenever and to the full extent such causes are
removed. However, if such nonperformance exceeds sixty (60) days, the party that is
not prevented from performance by the force majeure event shall have the right to
immediately terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the party so affected.
This Section shall not supersede or prevent the exercise of any right the parties may
otherwise have to terminate this Agreement
8.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple originals, and may be
executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of
which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement: BROWARD
County through its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, signing by and through its Mayor or
Vice-Mayor, authorized to execute same by Board action on the day of
20_, and Partner, signing by and through its
duly authorized to execute same.
COUNTY
ATTEST: BROWARD COUNTY, by and through
its Board of County Commissioners
By:
Broward County Administrator, as
Ex-officio Clerk of the Broward County day of 20_
Board of County Commissioners
Approved as to form by
Joni Armstrong Coffey
Broward County Attorney
Insurance requirements approved by Governmental Center, Suite 423
Broward County 115 South Andrews Avenue
Risk Management Division: Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Telephone: (954) 357-7600
Telecopier: (954) 357-7641
By:
Name: By:
Damaris Henlon (Date)
Title: Assistant County Attorney
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND PARTNER TO PROVIDE COST
SHARE SUPPORT OF A WATER CONSERVATION INCENTIVES PROGRAM TO BE COORDINATED BY
BROWARD COUNTY WITHIN THE WATER UTILITY SERVICE AREAS AND AUTHORIZE BROWARD
COUNTY TO CONDUCT SPECIFIC MEDIA PROMOTION, OUTREACH, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND
OTHER ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH FOSTERING A COUNTY-WIDE WATER CONSERVATION
ETHIC TO BE PERFORMED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
DIVISION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MUNICIPALITY.
[MUNICIPALITY]
Attest:
By
Mayor-Commissioner
_day of , 20
Clerk
By
Manager
day of , 20
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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Exhibit A
STATEMENT OF WORK
Broward Community
Water Conservation and Incentives Program
1. INTRODUCTION
Water plays a critical role in South Florida, and will continue to directly influence the
future sustainability of Broward County's economy, environment, and quality of life. Future
water demands will continue to be influenced by population growth, rates of per capita
consumption, and variable climatologic conditions.
In 2007, the Regional Water Availability (RWA) Rule was adopted by the South Florida
Water Management District to ensure the preservation of regional water resources in support
of Everglades restoration. The RWA Rule limits future withdrawals from the Biscayne Aquifer,
currently our primary source of drinking water, thereby requiring the development of
alternative water supplies to meet growing urban demands for water. Although a number of
alternative water supply projects are under development and regional strategies are being
explored, water conservation has been repeatedly identified as a strategy warranting
aggressive implementation.
In May 2008, the Broward Water Resources Task Force ("Task Force") was created to
identify and evaluate potential regional and sub-regional water supply projects and water
conservation opportunities. The Task Force recognized that the water conservation offers the
lowest cost means of generating the additional water needed to meet the region's projected
water demands. In June 2010, the Task Force completed its report and included several
recommendations for immediate implementation pertaining to regional water conservation
efforts. A key recommendation advanced by the Task Force and supported by resolution of the
Broward County Board of County Commissioners and the Broward League of Cities is the
establishment of a county-wide water conservation and incentives program with the purpose of
delivering unified water conservation messaging, information, and services to benefit all
Broward county residents and water suppliers.
In response, in 2011, Broward County and 18 municipal water utilities Partnered to form
the Broward Water Partnership, with water utilities committing resources to fund a regional
rebate and incentives program as well as the centralized administration of the program by
Broward County's Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division, and Broward
County committing funds for consultant services to aid in program branding, marketing,
outreach and implementation.This program was subsequently branded Conservation Pays.
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The overall objective of the Conservation Pays Program (the "Program") is to encourage
residents and businesses in Broward County to adopt an enduring water conservation ethic that
support long-term water resource sustainability and to achieve permanent and measurable
water savings through replacement of low efficiency plumbing fixtures with high efficiency
models.
There are two principal components to the Program:
• Implementation of an aggressive media campaign to promote the overall need for water
conservation, provide residents and businesses with information on ways to reduce
their water consumption, and promote the availability of program resources.
• Provision of incentives for retrofitting existing fixtures with new, high efficiency
plumbing fixtures through offers of free water-saving fixtures and rebates.
2. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Conservation Pays Program is a coordinated county-wide program, with uniform
branding that distinguishes this collaborative Partnership. Year-round messaging promotes
water conservation and is heightened during dry months and periods of water shortage.
Promotion and coordination of rebates and incentives is coordinated by the County, with an
annual goal of distributing 2,000 toilet rebates, along with production of promotional materials,
articles, a recognition program, and community outreach.
The proposed scope of work builds upon achievements already realized through
implementation of the Conservation Pays program during its initial five-year period. The scope
of work for services in Article 3, below, details the program elements, obligations, and
commitments of the both parties (County and Partners) in the delivery of the water
conservation and incentives program within Partner jurisdictions in Broward County. This
scope of work covers five years of full program implementation.
The County proposes to provide these services to achieve water conservation, cost
savings, and greater environmental stewardship within residences and businesses throughout
the County. This effort consists of both a technical approach, designed to replace water
fixtures with higher efficiency models and reduce demand throughout residences and business
operations, thereby resulting in documented water and cost savings, and supporting energy
conservation; and, an education and outreach approach, aimed at championing the overall
need to conserve water. The overall effort will be coordinated by the County, while individual
Partner participation will be required for complete program implementation.
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3. SCOPE OF WORK
The Scope of Work in support of the Partnership Agreement is undertaken through the
following series of tasks.
COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Task 1 Administration of the Program. The County will provide overall administration
of the Agreement, including financial and annual reporting.
The County will coordinate at least one meeting annually with Partners to
present annual Program achievements, review administrative or logistical
Program issues, and consider new Program promotions and opportunities for
improvement.
The County will provide reports to Partners as requested on rebate
expenditures, device deliveries, and water savings.
An Annual Report will outline the performance of the program and the meeting
of goals and objectives will include a comparison of planned vs. implemented
measures, communications tools, marketing effort (including media buys), an
analysis of marketing efforts relative to rebate activities, report on leveraged
funds, summary of Program awards, identification of Program needs,
opportunities, and recommendations. The report will also address any
unanticipated delays and issues that necessitate modification of the Program.
The County shall provide the Annual Report within one month following the
completion of the County's fiscal year.
Task 2 Procurement and management of professional services to assist with Program
development and implementation. The County will procure consulting services
to assist in the overall development and implementation of an annual media and
outreach campaign to get the water conservation message out, promote the
Program, and connect conservation needs to climate change pressures on our
water resources. For cost-effectiveness, the campaign will be designed to
integrate as much as possible with existing regional outreach initiatives and
media sources. The consultant, under direction of the County, will work with
Partners to complete the following tasks, including, but not limited to: develop
Program branding, create a Program website, develop Public Service
Announcements ("PSAs") for broadcast media, prepare newsprint
advertisements, arrange media buys, develop promotional articles, produce PSAs
for viewing on public access channels and the County's video-on-demand
service, design print materials, and develop promotional concepts.
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Task 3 Manage and promote media campaign for water conservation outreach and
Program marketing. The County will develop and promote an annual media
campaign designed to impart water conservation messages to residents
(brochures, website, etc.); identify opportunities to distribute water-saving
information and Program promotional materials to communities, businesses,
schools and other venues of interest; develop and deliver educational materials
on the need to conserve water and ways to save water to residents through
various media. Residents, employees, businesses, homeowner associations and
other organizations that include utility customers are targeted audiences.
Categories of media to be considered in the promotion of the Program include
pieces for written publications (newspapers, trade publications, newsletters,
brochures), broadcast media (television, radio, automated phone lines), social
media, and mobile device compatible websites. Promotion of the water
conservation and incentives initiative will also occur through interaction with
consumer groups, the plumbing industry, and fixture vendors. Opportunities to
highlight results and publicize successes will be identified by the County.
Task 4 Communications coordination. The County will work with Partners to ensure
linking of resources and communications among the network of Partners. A
database will be created that identifies Partners, Program services, and
educational resources. Program materials (brochures, fliers, posters) will be
provided in electronic form for reproduction by Partners. A detailed list of
preferred educational resources will be generated and posted on the main
Program website (to be hosted by County) with all information to be coordinated
and cross-posted.
Task 5 Rebate and incentives program. The County will coordinate with vendors to
promote the program and eligible devices; manage and process rebates;
coordinate the purchase of conservation devices for exchange and giveaway;
coordinate with Partners to identify appropriate points of distribution; promote
both residential and commercial opportunities; provide for full
accounting/tracking; and, provide additional outreach/promotion where
demand may be less than availability.
The County will work with residents to guide them through the incentives
process; work with regional vendors to ensure the availability of the desired
retrofit fixtures and establish agreements for bulk purchasing; establish working
relationships with the plumbing industry and fixture vendors; receive and
evaluate resident applications for eligibility for replacement and rebates;
manage the acquisition and distribution of fixtures to be provided to residents
free of charge; manage the collection and disposal of replaced fixtures; manage
the preparation and issuance of rebate checks; collect and analyze resident
survey data; and evaluate the success of the incentives initiative.
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Task 6 Development of an awards/recognition program. The County will coordinate
with Partners to develop an awards/recognition program that quantifies and
promotes water savings achieved in homes and businesses where new water
conservation devices are installed.
Task 7 Leverage funds and resources. The County will seek to leverage dollars and
resources by pursuing additional funds and support from local, state, and
national sources, including, but not limited to SFWMD's Local Cooperative
Funding Program, Water Sense Partnership (EPA), and local groups. In addition,
the County will solicit support from sponsors through the County's Advantage
Marketing program.
PARTNER(S) RESPONSIBILITIES
Task 8 Participate in coordination meetings. The Partner will participate in
coordination meetings and provide timely review and feedback on any Program
products or deliverables. The Partner will identify a designated point of Partner
contact. The Partner will assist in refining Program elements and expenditure
priorities, as needed; develop controls and measures of success for the Program;
and, provide final oversight of Program operations within the Partner's
jurisdiction.
Task 9 Promotion. The Partner will work with the County to identify points of
distribution and promotional outlets available to Partner to promote the
Program and services within the Partner's jurisdiction, and will actively
coordinate with County on program promotions utilizing municipal media outlets
and communications.
4. PAYMENT AND DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE
Payments for services provided by the County will be provided by the Partner according to the
annual cost schedule (Exhibit B). Participating entities will not front the cost of individual
rebates and/or devices, but will be invoiced by the County for actual rebates and/or devices
issued within their service areas within a given year.
This Agreement includes a 5-year term for Program delivery.
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Exhibit B-Cost Schedule
Total consideration for this Agreement is subject to multi-year funding allocations, and funding
for each applicable fiscal year of this Agreement will be subject to County and Partner
budgetary appropriation. In the event the County or Partner does not approve funding for any
subsequent fiscal year, this Agreement shall terminate upon expenditure of the current
funding, notwithstanding other provisions in this Agreement to the contrary.
Service Performed by County Partner's Payment Schedule
Base Cost
Media Outreach/Administration $12,049.00 Payable upon invoice
from County
Incentives/Rebates (to include high $4,992.00 Municipality will not
efficiency toilets, pre-rinse spray front the cost of
valves, faucets, aerators, and individual rebates and
showerheads or other mutually devices, but will be
agreed upon combination of water- invoiced by the
saving fixtures of equal value) County for actual
rebates and devices
issued within their
service areas within a
given year.
Total Annual Year 1 Maximum Cost to Partner $17,041.00
Total Annual Year 2 Maximum Cost to Partner $17,402.00
Total Annual Year 3 Maximum Cost to Partner $17,775.00
Total Annual Year 4 Maximum Cost to Partner $18,158.00
Total Annual Year 5 Maximum Cost to Partner $18,553.00
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