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2005-051 Disaster Debris Management Interlocal Agrmnt with SWA ~ RESOLUTION 51-2005 ~~ A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR DISASTER DEBRIS MANAGEMENT WITH THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY ("AUTHORITY"), WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" AND ESTABLISHES THE FRAMEWORK UNDER WHICH THE VILLAGE AND AUTHORITY COORDINATE THE MANAGEMENT OF DISASTER DEBRIS AND PAYMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WfTH DEBRIS MANAGEMENT IN PALM BEACH COUNTY; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, does hereby approve the Interlocal Agreement for Disaster Debris Management with the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County ("Authority"), which agreement is attached herewith, as Exhibit "A" and establishes the framework under which the Village and Authority coordinate the management of disaster debris and payment and reimbursement of costs associated with debris management in Palm Beach County. Section 2. The Mayor and Village Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Interlocal Agreement with the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County set forth in Exhibit "A" for and on behalf of the Village of North Palm Beach. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF JUNE ~nnc ,~.,. ~~, (Village'Seal): ;' '•. „ ; ~l;il~~,1 : ~. ~, ; , , ,, A7 BEST: ,,~', .~ ,,,~, , 4~~c ~ • VILLAGE CLE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR DISASTER DEBRIS MANAGEMENT THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ~_ day of 2005, between the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, a dependent special taxing City created pursuant to Chapter 2001-331, Laws of Florida (hereinafter the Village "Authority") and of North Palm Beach a municipal corporation, chartered and organized in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida (hereinafter called "Village"), each one constituting a public agency as defined in Part I of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, known as the "Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969", authorizes local governments to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other localities on a basis of mutual advantage and thereby to provide services and facilities that will harmonize geographic, economic, population and other factors influencing the needs and development of local communities; and WHEREAS, Part I of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, permits public agencies as defined therein to enter into interlocal agreements with each other to jointly exercise any power, privilege, or authority which such agencies share in common and which each might exercise sepazately; and WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has adopted a Debris Management Plan (hereinafter "Plan") and pursuant to the Plan, the Authority is responsible for coordinating the permanent removal, storage, burning and disposal of all debris deposited along or immediately adjacent to public rights-of--way in the unincorporated areas of the County; and r~ 1 '~,' WHEREAS, the Village is responsible for coordinating the permanent removal, storage, burning and disposal of all debris deposited along or immediately adjacent to public rights-of- way in the Village; and WHEREAS, the Village and the Authority have determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Palm Beach County to cooperate in the management of disaster debris and securing reimbursement for eligible debris management costs from the Federal Government, the State of Florida and any other agencies providing cost reimbursement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual representations, terms and covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows: Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct. Section 2. Purpose The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for and establish the framework under which the Village and the Authority shall coordinate the management of disaster debris as well as the payment and subsequent reimbursement of costs associated with debris management in Palm Beach County. Section 3. Definitions "Act" means Part I of Chapter 163.01, Florida Statutes. "Agreement" means the Interlocal Agreement, including any amendments or supplements hereto, executed and delivered in accordance with the terms hereof. "County" means Palm Beach County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida "Debris Management Plan" means the most current Palm Beach County Debris r ~ ~~ Management Plan. 2 "FEMA" means the Federal Emezgency Management Agency, or any successor agency • erformin alike function. p g "FHWA" means the Federal Highway Administration, or any successor agency performing a like function. "Reimbursing Agencies" mean FEMA, FHWA, the State of Florida and any other agency or unit of government providing funds for the reimbursement of debris management expenses. "Storm Debris, Disaster Debris or Debris" means a variety of debris that includes but is not limited to such things as trees and other vegetative organic matter, building/construction material, appliances, personal property, mud, sand and sediment. "Eligible Storm Debris" means storm debris that qualifies for reimbursement by the Reimbursing Agencies. "Ineligible Storm Debris" means storm debris that does not qualify for reimbursement by the Reimbursing Agencies. Section 4. Effective Date The effective date of this Agreement is June 1, 2005 and shall continue until otherwise amended from time to time and or terminated by either party in accordance with Section 9. Section 5. Village Responsibilities 5.01 Appointment of Operations and Finance Coordinators. The Village shall annually designate coordinators to work closely with the Authority on the operational matters related to debris collection and processing, and the coordination and management of the submittal of costs and invoices to the Reimbursing Agencies for Storm Debris management costs. Such persons shall have, or shall have subordinates that have, the • required knowledge of debris collection operations and Reimbursing Agencies requirements. The 3 coordinator(s) or his/her designee shall work with Authority staff and attend meetings with • Reimbursing Agencies representatives and others regarding Storm Debris management. The Village's coordinator shall attend all pre-season and pre-storm meetings conducted by the Authority during which all parties will have the opportunity to fully review the Plan including any changes that may have occurred with regard to eligibility and reimbursement rules and procedures. Attendance, while mandatory, may be accomplished by conference call, if necessary. 5.02 Collection of Debris. The Village shall be responsible for the collection of Storm Debris within its jurisdiction and delivering that debris to Authority debris management sites. The Village shall be responsible for monitoring collections and documenting collection activities of Storm Debris on a level sufficient to meet the requirements of the Reimbursing Agencies. This shall include having collection vehicles measured and documented by the SWA or its designee and properly completing load tickets provided by the Authority or approved by the Authority. If the Village uses load tickets provided by the Authority, the Village shall pay the cost of printing those load tickets. 5.03 Submittal of Collection Costs for Reimbursement. The Village shall be responsible for preparing documentation regarding its costs incurred to pick-up and deliver Disaster Debris to debris management sites in the required form prescribed by the Reimbursing Agencies and submit those costs to FEMA and associated State agencies for reimbursement. 5.04 Payment of Un-reimbursed Disposal Costs. • 4 The Village shall be responsible for any un-reimbursed costs associated with both • Eli ~ble and Ineli 'ble Storm Debris collected b the Villa a delivered to the Au h ' ~ ~ y g , t onty and disposed of as documented by the Authority. This responsibility shall include site monitoring, management and restoration costs, and costs associated with any borrowing required to fund debris management activities, on a pro-rata basis, based on the quantities of debris delivered. The Village shall pay these amounts and remit them to the Authority within five (5) business days of receipt of invoice. 5.05 Reimbursement Monitoring and Tracking. The Village shall assist and coordinate with the Authority the tracking and monitoring of all Storm Debris requests for reimbursement so that expedient payments can be made. Section 6. Authority Responsibilities. 6.01 Appointment of Operations and Finance Coordinators. The Authority shall annually designate coordinators to work closely with the Village on the operational matters related to debris collection and processing, and the coordination and management of the submittal of costs and invoices to the Reimbursing Agencies for Storm Debris management costs. Such persons shall have, or shall have subordinates that have, the required knowledge of debris collection operations and Reimbursing Agencies requirements. The coordinator(s) or his/her designee shall work with Village staff and attend meetings with the Reimbursing Agencies representatives and others regarding Storm Debris management. The Authority's coordinator shall attend all pre-season and pre-storm meetings conducted by the Authority during which all parties will have the opportunity to fully review the Plan including any changes that may have occurred with regard to eligibility and reimbursement rules and • procedures. 5 ,,~ 6.02 Operation of Debris Managerdent Sites. The Authorit shall be res onsible for staffin mana 'n and o eratin debri Y P g, In g P g s management sites it establishes throughout the County for the purpose of storing, processing and disposing of Disaster Debris. The Authority shall operate and monitor these debris management sites consistent with Reimbursing Agencies guidelines. The Authority shall provide facilities to measure and placard Village collection vehicles. The Authority shall use its best efforts to open one or more debris sites within 72 hours after an "all clear" is issued for a hurricane or other disaster. 6.03 Submittal of Costs for Reimbursement. The Authority shall prepaze and submit documentation regazding its costs incurred to pick-up, haul, manage, and dispose of storm debris in the required form prescribed by the Reimbursing Agencies and submit those costs to them for reimbursement. Such costs may include the cost of processing and disposal of Storm Debris delivered to the Authority's Storm Debris sites by the Village. The timeframe for submittal of cost documentation from the Authority to the County and subsequent submittal to the Reimbursing Agencies shall be as mutually agreed by the County, the Authority and the Reimbursing Agencies, as appropriate. 6.04 Un-reimbursed Village Disposal Costs. If the Authority is advancing the payment of any costs incurred on behalf of the Village the Authority may invoice the Village for that portion of the costs it reasonably believes will not be reimbursed by the Reimbursing Agencies. Any such invoice will be due and payable within 60 days of receipt by the Village. Upon receipt of all reimbursements the Authority will either remit payment to or invoice the Village for the difference. ~~ ~J 6 • Section 7. Access and Audits The Authority and the Village shall create adequate records to justify all charges, expenses, and costs for Storm Debris management and to maintain those records after completion of the audits by the Reimbursing Agencies for the time period as may be specified by law or regulation. The Village and the Authority shall have access to all books, records and documents as required in this section for the purpose of inspection or audit during normal business hours. Section $. Breach/Oaaortunity to Cure The parties hereto expressly covenant and agree that in the event either party is in default of its obligations herein, the party not in default shall provide to the party in default thirty (30) days written notice to cure said default before exercising any of its rights as provided for in this Agreement. Section 9. Termination This Agreement may be terminated by either party to this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Section 10. Enforcement Costs Any costs or expenses associated with the enforcement of the terms and/or conditions of this Agreement shall be borne by the respective parties, provided, however, that this clause pertains only to the parties to this Agreement. Section 11. Notice All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be deemed sufficient to each party when delivered by United States Mail to the following: Village: Name • Address Village, State, Zip Mark Bates , -.Village P•lanager 501 U.S. Highway One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 7 Authority: • Name Address Village, State, Zip John Booth, Executive Director 7501 N. Jog Road West Palm Beach, FL 33412 Section 12. Delegation of Dutv Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize the delegation of the constitutional or statutory duties of state, county, or Village officers. Section 13. Filing A copy of this Agreement shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County. Section 14. Liability The parties to this Agreement and their respective officers and employees shall not be deemed to assume any liability for the acts, omissions, and negligence of the other party. Further, nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity by either party, pursuant to Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. Section i5. Indemnification Each party shall be liable for its own actions and negligence and, to the extent permitted under Florida law, the Village shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Authority against any actions, claims or damages arising out of the Village's negligence in connection with this Ageement, and the Authority shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Village against any actions, claims or damages arising out of the Authority's negligence in connection with this Agreement. However, nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted as ~ a waiver of the Authority's or the Village's sovereign immunity. Section 16. Amendments This Agreement may not be amended except by written instrument signed by both parties • hereto. 8 ~: Section 17. Remedies ~,. This Agreement shall be construed by and overned by the laws of the State of Florida. g Any and all legal action necessary to enforce the Agreement will be held in Palm Beach County. No remedy herein conferred upon any party is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at taw or in equity or by statute or otherwise. No single or partial exercise by any party of any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof. Section 18. Time of the Essence The parties expressly agrees that time is of the essence in this Agreement and the failure by a party to complete performance within the time specified, or within a reasonable time if no time is specified herein, shall, at the option of the other party without liability, in addition to any other rights or remedies, relieve the other party of any obligation to accept such performance. Section 19. Epual Opportunity Provision The Village and the Authority agree that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin disability, religion, ancestry, marital status, or sexual orientation be excluded from the benefits of, or be subjected to any form of discrimination under any activity carried out by the performance of this Agreement. Section 20. Captions The captions and section designations herein set forth are for convenience only and shall have no substantive meaning. Section 21. Severabilitv • 9 } • This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all other negotiations, representations, or agreement, either written or oral, relating to this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this Ageement effective as of the day and year first above written: WITNESSES: SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Jo ooth ecutive Director APPROVED AS T~O,F/ORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: By: .~ (/v ~~~ Maureen Cullen, Esq. Solid Waste Authority Village of North Palm Beach u ESSES: ~ ~ , Melissa Teal, Village Clerk APP D AS TO FO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: By: ~ George Baldwin, Village Attorney By: Da id B. Norris, Vice Mayor 10