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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2005-871 RESOLUTION NO. 2005- S11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CALVIN GIORDANO AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,100.00) PER WEEK, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Sunny Isles Beach Planning and Zoning Administrator was promoted to Assistant City Manager in September 2005; and WHEREAS, this promotion has left a void in the Planning and Zoning Department; and WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach is in need of a professional to fill this vacancy and provide planning and zoning services; and WHEREAS, Calvin Giordano and Associates ("Calvin Giordano") has been working with the Planning and Zoning Administrator for several years; and WHEREAS, Calvin Giordano is familiar with the policies, procedures, and ordinances pertaining to the Sunny Isles Beach Planning and Zoning Department; and WHEREAS, Calvin Giordano has submitted a proposal to provide Planning and Zoning Services, in the amount of One Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00) per week, attached hereto as Exhibit "A". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Approval of Agreement. The City Commission hereby approves the Planning and Zoning Services Agreement with Calving Giordano and Associates, Inc., in the amount of One Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00) per week, attached hereto as Exhibit "A. Section 2. Authorization of Mayor. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Addendum. Section 3. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this Agreement. R2005- Planning & Zoning Svcs From Calvin Giordano Page I of2 Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective upon adoption. Cif/ ATTEST: :". } . ~..' J/' t "~" t \ ( .. , ",... ~ o:r ~, , Jan,e;A. ..ines, Cio/1::lerk ~ .. i .. " .,,<v , i,....., ; Cj' ^ .. ./ .J .. ,} ':-: 4 4 r .. _ "...;> J APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEG F NCY ". '......"...., Moved by: V\ u.. M~o.r ~\4l..tR.. Seconded by: ~\SS\I;)1.\ t.R. :r<OL~S;~ Vote: 5-0 Mayor Norman S. Edelcup Vice Mayor Lewis Thaler Commissioner Roslyn Brezin Commissioner Gerry Goodman Commissioner Danny Iglesias V(Y es) --1L(Y es) --1L'(Y es) ~(Yes) V (Yes) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) R2005- Planning & Zoning Svcs From Calvin Giordano Page 2 on TO: FROM: DATE: RE: City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 (305) 947-0606 City Hall (305) 949-3113 Fax (305) 947-2150 Building Department (305) 947-5107 Fax City Commission Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor Lewis J. Thaler, Vice Mayor Roslyn Brezin, Commissioner Gerry Goodman, Commissioner Danny Iglesias, Commissioner Police Chief Fred Maas, Interim City Manager Hans Ottinot, City Attorney Jane A. Hines, City Clerk MEMORANDUM The Honorable City Commission Jorge L. Vera, Assistant City Manager X November 17, 2005 U Atlantic Avenue Roadway and Drainage Improvements Agreement RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution approving an agreement with Calvin Giordano & Associates, Inc. ("CGA") for Atlantic Avenue Roadway and Drainage Improvements. REASONS The Atlantic Avenue area is in need of certain roadway and drainage improvements. This will be a project of great magnitude, and as such, will require a consultant to oversee the project from beginning to fruition. In all, the consultant will provide professional land surveying, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and construction phase services. Major components of those professional services include: (1) preparation of proposed engineering roadway and underground drainage design for Atlantic A venue while taking into account location of existing driveways, sidewalks, right-of-way lines, trees, structures and existing grades; (2) preparation of a preliminary layout of the proposed roadway and underground drainage for presentation to the City; and (3) preparation of construction drawings and specifications including paving, grading and drainage plans in accordance with all applicable codes. Our Capital Projects Management Consultant, CGA, has agreed to undertake this project. They have submitted a proposal for services in a total amount not to exceed Fifty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($58,254.00). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CGA was qualified and hired as the City's engineering, planning, and capital projects consulting firm to assist staff with General Municipal Contract Services. To date, they have done a commendable job for the City. JL V /iw/pw Agenda Item \ OE Date \ \- \r -0.5 Atlantic Ave Roadway & Drainage Improv Agrmt Agenda Memo J/i> CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH PLANNING AND ZONING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CALVIN, GIORDANO AND ASSOCIATES CONTRACT NO. 0506-014 THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") entered into this ~day of ~(fh'\bW'2005, by and between the CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH (hereinafter referred as to "City"), a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, and CALVIN, GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES, INC., authorized to do business in the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the City is in need of a contractor to provide Planning and Zoning Services ("Services"); and WHEREAS, Contractor is an engineering firm qualified to provide the City with Professional Planning and Zoning services and support therefore; and WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with Contractor to provide the Services described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, Contractor is qualified, willing and able to provide the desired Services subject to the terms and conditions contained herein. TERMS NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants herein names, the parties agree as follows: 1. RECITALS: The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated into this Agreement and made a part hereof. 2. SERVICES: Contractor agrees to furnish all labor and materials in a good and workmanlike and professional manner and to perform the Services designated in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Services described in Exhibit "A" shall be performed by Contractor to the full satisfaction of the City. Contractor agrees to have a qualified representative to audit and inspect the Services provided on a regular basis to ensure all Services are being performed in accordance with Exhibit "A" and shall report to the City accordingly. Contractor agrees to immediately inform the City via telephone and in writing of any problems that could cause damage to the City's property, improvements and persons. Contractor will require its employees to perform their work in a manner befitting the type and scope of work to be performed. In the event that the Contractor fails to complete performance pursuant to the terms of this contract and City must undertake the completion of performance of Services, Contractor agrees to indemnify the City for all costs incurred with respect to the completion of those Services and any damages the City may suffer as a result of the failure of performance by Contractor. CGD- Professional Planning & Zoning Services Page I of5 S\B ',p' 3. COMPENSATION: Payment to Contractor for all charges under this Agreement shall be in accordance with this Agreement and a schedule of charges or tasks reflected in Exhibit "A". The total amount of compensation shall not exceed $1100.00 per week. The Contractor shall make no other charges to the City for supplies, labor, licenses, permits, overhead or any other expenses or costs unless any such expense or cost is incurred by Contractor with the prior written approval of the City. If the City disputes any charges on the invoices, it may make payment of the uncontested amounts and withhold payment on the contested amounts until they are resolved by agreement with Contractor. 4. UNDISCLOSED CONDITIONS: In the event that undisclosed conditions are discovered during the performance of this Agreement, the City shall have the right to cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to contractor. Upon termination, the City may re-bid the project if the contractor fails to perform under this Agreement due to the undisclosed conditions. 5. INSURANCE: Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, during the period of any work being performed under this Agreement, procure and maintain the following minimum insurance coverage to protect the City and Contractor against all loss, claims, damage and liabilities caused by Contractor, its agents, contractors or employees, as more particularly set forth below: General liability insurance, including broad form contractual liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage liability with limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit occurrence. Such insurance shall not diminish Contractors indemnification obligations hereunder. The insurance policy shall be issued by such company, in such forms and with such limits of liability and deductibles as are acceptable to the City and shall be endorsed to be primary over any insurance, which the City may maintain. Prior to the execution of this Agreement, and at any time upon request, Contractor shall furnish to the City certificates of insurance evidencing the minimum required coverage and appropriately endorsed for contractual liability with the City named as an additional insured. All policies shall contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement. All policies and certificates shall be in forms and issued by insurance companies acceptable to the City's Risk Management Department. All insurance policies and certificates of insurance shall provide that the policies may not be canceled or altered without thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice to the City's Risk Management Department. The City reserves the right from time to time to change the insurance coverage and limits of liability required to be maintained by Contractor hereunder. 6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS: The parties agree that all documentation and work product produced pursuant to this Agreement shall become the exclusive property of the City. 7. RELATION TO PARTIES: It is understood and agreed that nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership, joint venture, other association, or an employer/employee relationship between the Contractor and the City. Contractor shall be in the relation of an independent contractor and is to have entire charge, control and supervision of the work to be performed hereunder. 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: Contractor shall comply with all laws, regulations and ordinances of any federal, state, or local governmental authority having jurisdiction with respect to CGD- Professional Planning & Zoning Services Page 2 of5 S\B 1:1 this Agreement (Applicable Laws) and shall obtain and maintain any and all material permits, licenses, approvals and consents necessary for the lawful conduct of the activities contemplated under this Agreement. Specifically, Contractors shall comply with all applicable conflict of interest provisions as provided in state statutes, Miami-Dade County Code and the Code of the City of Sunny Isles (Section 62-16 entitled "Ethics in Public Contracting." As provided in Section 62-16, Code of the City of Sunny Isles, the City Commission may terminate this Contract for violation of the above-referenced ethical standards. 8. WAIVER OF LIABILITY /INDEMNITY: The City shall not in any way be answerable or accountable for any violations of applicable laws or for any injury, loss or damage arising from the negligence or omission of Contractor or anyone of its employees, contractors or agents. Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City from and against any claim, loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, including attorneys' fees, whether or not due to or caused in whole or in part by City or its employees, arising out of (i) the performance or breach by the Contractor of its obligations under this Agreement, (ii) any personal or bodily injury, including death, to any person and destruction of property resulting from the performance or breach by Contractor of its limits in excess of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for claims arising from a single occurrence. Contractor hereby irrevocably waives any right and agrees not to file any mechanic's or materialman's lien against the interest of the owner of the property. 9. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the City and to any and all of its successors and assigns, whether by merger, consolidation, transfer of substantially all assets or any similar transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement is personal to the Contractor and it may not, either directly or indirectly, assign its rights or delegate its obligations to City hereunder without first obtaining the City's consent in writing. Any such attempted assignment or delegation shall be deemed of no legal force and effect whatsoever. 10. TERM: The term of the Contract shall commence upon execution, and shall terminate upon completion of work described in Exhibit "A" or upon earlier termination as provided herein. The City shall have the right to cancel this Agreement, at any time during the term hereof, upon thirty (30) days notice to the Contractor. Payment will be made only for work completed to the satisfaction of the City. Contractor is to commence performance of work on the Commencement Date and continue in a diligent manner until work is complete. Contractor acknowledges that compliance with the commencement and completion schedule is on the essence of this Agreement. The terms of Sections 7 and 8 entitled "Compliance with Law" and "Waiver of Liability/Indemnity," respectively, shall survive termination of this Agreement. 1 I. NOTICES: All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be sent (except as otherwise provided herein) (i) by certified or registered mail, first class postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (ii) by guaranteed overnight delivery by a nationally recognized courier service, or (iii) by facsimile with confirmation receipt (with a copy simultaneously sent by certified or registered mail, first class postage prepaid, return receipt requested or by overnight delivery by traditionally recognized courier service), addressed to such party as follows: CGD- Professional Planning & Zoning Services Page 3 of 5 S\B If to the City: Chief Fred Maas Hans Ottinot Interim City Manager City Attorney City of Sunny Isles Beach City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins A venue 18070 Collins A venue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33 I 60. Ph: 305-792-170 I Ph: 305-792-1702 If to the Contractor: Dennis J. Giordano, President Calvin Giordano & Associates, Inc. 1800 Eller Drive, Suite 600 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Ph: 954-921-7781 12. GOVERNING LAW: The validity of this Agreement and the interpretation and performance of all of its terms shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to principles of conflict of laws thereof. The location of any legal action or proceeding commenced under or pursuant to this Agreement shall be in Miami-Dade County, Florida. 13. REMEDIES FOR BREACH: Should Contractor fail to perform, City shall notify Contractor in writing of such failure to perform and Contractor shall have thirty (30) days of receiving such notice to cure such failure. If Contractor is unable to cure such failure to perform, then City shall receive a refund from the Contractor in an amount equal to the actual cost of a third party to cure such failure. The City may sue for damages in circuit court. If City fails, refuses or is unable to perform any term of this agreement, City shall pay for services rendered as of the date of termination. 14. ATTORNEY'S FEES: If this matter is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, or in the event suit or action is instituted to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this agreement, the losing party shall pay to the prevailing party, in such suit or action in both trial court and appellate court, together with reasonable attorney's fees for the anticipated cost of collection and judgment enforcement. 15. MISCELLANEOUS: A. . In the event any provision of this Agreement is found to be void and unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless be binding upon the parties with the same effect as though the void or unenforceable provisions had been severed and deleted. B. This Agreement may be executed in multiple identical counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original for all purposes. C. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and it shall supersede all previous and contemporaneous oral and written negotiations, commitments, agreements and understanding relating hereto. CGD- Professional Planning & Zoning Services Page 4 of5 S\B D. Any modification of this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by the parties to this Agreement. E. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid or enforceable unless such waiver is in writing and signed by the party granting such waiver. 16. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS: The terms and conditions in this Agreement supersede any other conflicting provisions that are contained in any other document. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in duplicate on the day and year first written above. ::LVIN{U & ASSOCI:S, INC. - Dennis J. Giordano, President ATTEST: By: ~'I\~ Jane A. Hines, City Clerk CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH ~/ lj~ " By: / ~ }111LrJ;(j/<<2Mt~V orman S. Edelcup, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LE L U ENCY By: City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 (305) 947-0606 (phone) (305) 949-31 13 (fax) CGD- Professional Planning & Zoning Services Page50f5 SIB Engineering Construction Engineering & Inspection Municipal Engineering Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering Surveying & Mapping Planning Landscape Architecture & Environmental Services Construction Services Indoor Air Quality Data Technologies & Development 1 800 Eller Drive, Suite 600 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954.921.7781 Fax: 954.921.8807 IVW\\! .(",llvi n-giorcla 110. (Olll Fort Lauderdale [ ~ Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. ~ ~EXCEPTIONAL SOLUTIONS I Ii November 8, 2005 Mr. Jorge Vera, Deputy City Manager City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 RE: City of Sunny Isles Beach Planning and Zoning Services CGA Proposal No. 05-5283 Dear Mr. Vera, We are pleased to submit this proposal for Professional Planning Services for the City of Sunny Isles Beach. SCOPE OF SERVICES Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. will perform the following servIces based on our understanding of the project requirements: I. Planning and Zoning Services A. Provide information to the general public as it relates to all land development activities within the CITY. B. Provide information to builders and developers as it relates to policies and procedures within the CITY relative to land planning with the CITY. C. Assist with the building permit process with respect to zoning review. Review all zoning permit applications for conformity to approved plat, site plan and zoning code. This includes permits for new construction of principle structures, pools, fences, screen enclosures, landscape and interior renovations. This does not include plat or site plan review. D. Develop policies and procedures regarding all planning and zoning activities, and develop schedules and time frames for processing all land development activities (including, but not limited to, rezoning). E. Provide information to City Administrator and City Commissioners on all relevant and applicable planning issues. F. Provide all internal support services attendant to the above. SIB West Palm Beach Orlando Fort Pierce Homestead Page 2 November 8, 2005 BASIS OF PROPOSAL . Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. is performing the professional services set forth in this Agreement strictly as a professional consultant to CLIENT. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between Calvin, Giordano & Associates and any contractor or subcontractor performing construction activities on the project, or any of CLIENT's other professional consultants. . Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. will ensure that all consultants carry proper insurance, including professional liability insurance, if appropriate. Additional Fees The following services are NOT included in this proposal and will be considered Additional Services, which will be addressed in a separate contractual agreement. The services include but are not limited to: . Professional services required due to conditions different from those itemized under the Scope of Services or due to events beyond the control of Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. SCHEDULE OF FEES Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. will perform the Scope of Services for an hourly not to exceed fee as shown in the proposed Schedule of Fees: PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF FEES I. Professional Planning and Zoning Services $1,1 OO.OO/week ...,..... - -........ .. <$1100.00/wee . .'.., < ......... . TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT · Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. is preparing and providing services as outlined in the scope of services for this Agreement. · CLIENT agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and, at Calvin Giordano & Associates, Inc.'s option, defend or pay for an attorney selected by Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc., to defend Calvin Giordano & Associates, Inc., its officers, agents, servants, and employees against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, and expenditures of any kind, including attorney fees, any appellate attorney costs, court costs, and expenses, caused by, arising from or related to any acts, omissions or negligence of CLIENT or its consultants. · Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and, at CLIENT's option, defend or pay for an attorney selected by CLIENT, to defend CLIENT, its officers, agents, servants, and employees against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, and expenditures of any kind, including attorney fees, any appellate SIB P:\Proposals\2005 Proposals\05-5283 Sunny Isles Beach P & Z Services.doc Page 3 November 8. 2005 attorney costs, court costs, and expenses, caused by, arising from or related to any acts, omissions or negligence of Calvin Giordano & Associates, Inc. . CLIENT agrees to limit Calvin, Giordano, & Associates, Inc.'s liability for any and all claims that CLIENT may assert on its own behalf or on behalf of another, including but not limited to claims for breach of contract or breach of warranty, to the amount of fees paid to Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. pursuant to this Agreement. . The terms of Agreement shall be valid for the Client's acceptance for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of execution by Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. after which time this contract offer becomes null and void if not accepted formally (evidenced by receipt of an executed copy of this document). All rates and fees quoted in this document shall be effective for a period of six (6) months, after which time they may be renegotiated with the CLIENT. . Invoices for work accomplished to date will be submitted monthly and are payable within thirty (30) days. The CLIENT will pay invoices upon receipt and understands interest charges of 1.5% per month will be applied to any unpaid balance past thirty (30) days. Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. may elect to stop work until payment is received. If work is stopped for thirty (30) days or more, Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. may request compensation for start-up costs when work resumes. . The CLIENT or their representative shall be available to meet with Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. and provide decisions in a timely manner throughout the course of the project. The CLIENT will provide all plans and other pertinent information, which are necessary for Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. to provide complete professional services as outlined in this contract. . Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. and the CLIENT agree by their signatures on this document that each party will not hire or attempt to hire any staff from the other party while under contract together. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS . Unless otherwise provided, this Agreement shall be governed by the law of the place where the project is located. . CLIENT and Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc., respectively, bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement and to the partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives of such other party with respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Neither CLIENT nor Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. shall assign this Agreement without written consent of the other. · This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the CLIENT and Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. and the CLIENT. SIB P:\Proposals\2005 Proposals\05-5283 Sunny Isles Beach P & Z Services.doc Page 4 November 8. 2005 TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT . This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon not less than seven (7) days written notice should the other party fail substantially to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of the party initiating the termination. Failure of CLIENT to make payments to Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc., in accordance with this Agreement, shall be considered substantial nonperformance and cause for termination. . In the event of termination in accordance with this Agreement or termination not the fault of Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc., Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. shall be compensated for services properly performed prior to receipt of notice of termination, together with Reimbursable Expenses then due. We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal. Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. is prepared with the necessary manpower to proceed with the proposed scope of services upon receipt of the executed authorization. Our personnel are committed to completing the project in a timely manner. Please indicate your acceptance of this proposal by signing below and returning one executed copy of the contract to this office. We look forward to working with you in making this project a success. Sincerely, CALVIN, GIORDANO & A~OCIATES, INC. ~SWv/ Shelley Eichner, AICP Vice President SE\ln Attachment SIB P:\Proposals\2005 Proposals\05-5283 Sunny Isles Beach P & Z Services.doc Page 5 November 8, 2005 I Cost of these services are $l,lOO/week ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. BY:~&~) / - Name: Shelley Eichner, AICP Title: Vice President City of Sunny Isles Beach \?Y+r t-U~- ~rge Vera Title: ~ City Manager As~~ P:\ProposalsI2005 Proposalsl05-5283 Sunny Isles Beach P & Z Services.doc Date: Date: ({frio) or SI8