HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-113-3242 Agreement w/ Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust Youth Development Division - Summer Internship RESOLUTION NO. 2019-113-3242
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST
THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE
ECONOMIC ADVOCACY TRUST YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO TO AS
EXHIBIT "A", INDEMNIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS TO SERVE AS A SUMMER WORKSITE
COMMENCING JUNE 17, 2019 THROUGH JULY 26, 2019;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust Youth Development
Division desires to expand its Youth Internship Partnership Initiative (YIPI) by partnering
with the City of Miami Gardens ("City"), and
WHEREAS, the YIPI is a six week paid summer internship for Teen Court
participants that provides pre-employment educational and motivational workshops, and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends approval of the agreement with Miami-Dade
Economic Advocacy Trust Youth Development Division so that the City of Miami
Gardens may continue to support youth enrichment and employment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorizes the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest that certain
agreement with Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust Youth Development Division,
substantially in the form attached hereto to as Exhibit "A", that indemnifies and
authorizes the City of Miami Gardens to serve as a summer worksite commencing June
17, 2019 through July 26, 2019.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 24, 2019.
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OLI R GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO-BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS
Moved by: Councilman Williams
Seconded by: Councilwoman Odom
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III (Yes) (No) (absent)
Vice Mayor Rodney Harris X (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson X (Yes) (No)
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. X (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom X (Yes) (No)
Councilman Reggie Leon X (Yes) (No)
Councilman David Williams Jr X (Yes) (No)
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SERVICE AGREEMENT
This SERVICE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into this _day of
2019 between the CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS the "CITY"), having an
address of 18605 NW 27th Avenue,Miami Gardens,Florida 33056 and Miami-Dade Economic
Advocacy Trust, an agent and instrumentality of Miami-Dade County, a political subdivision of
the State of Florida, (the "SERVICE PROVIDER") offering services having an address of 111
NW 1 Street, Suite 2032, Miami, Florida 33128.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, SERVICE PROVIDER was created by the Miami-Dade Board County
Commission ("Board") pursuant to Ordinance No. 92-12, as amended; and
WHEREAS,the purpose of SERVICE PROVIDER is to ensure the equitable participation of
Blacks in Miami-Dade County's economic growth through advocacy and monitoring of
economic conditions and economic development initiatives in Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the Board has designated SERVICE PROVIDER as the entity to
operate a teen court program (hereinafter "Teen Court" or "Teen Court Program") on behalf of
Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, Teen Court is an alternative sanctioning program for first-time youthful
offenders who agree to allow their peers to determine sentencing instead of the
juvenile justice system; and
WHEREAS, the Teen Court Program is Miami-Dade County's only peer-sanctioning
program, which is an alternative sanctioning program for misdemeanor youthful offenders who
agree to allow their peers instead of the juvenile justice system to determine their sentencing; and
WHEREAS, the Teen Court Program will provide youth, volunteers and participants, an
opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a non-traditional judicial process. Juvenile
misdemeanor offenders (participants) are afforded a sentencing hearing conducted by youth
volunteers serving as attorneys,jurors, bailiffs, and clerks; and
WHEREAS, SERVICE PROVIDER will collaborate between both parties to provide
needed services to youth including education, community service opportunities and vocational
preparation and training; and
WHEREAS, the goal of this collaboration is to provide youth with opportunities to promote
individual growth, education,rehabilitation and opportunities for Restorative Justice.
WHEREAS, participation in the Teen Court Program helps to decrease juvenile delinquency
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by interrupting the beginning stages of criminal behavior; and
WHEREAS, SERVICE PROVIDER has requested that the CITY become a summer worksite
for its Youth Intern Partnership Initiative in accordance with its Worksite Supervisor Handbook
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference ; and
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and
agreements herein contained, the parties hereto agree to the responsibilities as follows:
The CITY AND SERVICE PROVIDER MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The recitals above are incorporated herein by reference.
2. TERM. This Agreement shall be effective for a term,which commences on June 18,2019
and ends on August 30, 2019 unless earlier terminated pursuant to this Agreement. The CITY
reserves the right to exercise the option to renew annually (subject to the appropriation of funds.
Contract renewal shall be based on a determination that the contract is in the best interest of the
CITY. This contract is not an exclusive contract.
3. SERVICES SERVICE PROVIDER and CITY agree to perform all of the Services as
outlined in Exhibit"A"attached hereto("Worksite Supervisor Handbook),which Services will be
performed in accordance with Exhibit A. The Scope of Work shall also be deemed to include
providing all goods and performing all actions necessary to complete the task SERVICE
PROVIDER has been hired to perform, whether specifically included in the scope of work or not.
4. COMPENSATION. Service Provider shall provide all compensation in accordance
with Exhibit A.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTORS.This Agreement calls
for the performance of the services of SERVICE PROVIDER as an independent contractor and
not as an employee of the CITY. SERVICE PROVIDER has control over the means and methods
by which it performs its services under this Agreement. SERVICE PROVIDER shall be deemed
an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of the CITY,and shall not attain any rights
or benefits generally afforded to CITY employees; further, SERVICE PROVIDER shall not be
deemed entitled to the CITY'S worker's compensation, insurance benefits or similar protections
or benefits. SERVICE PROVIDER shall obtain written approval prior to engaging any
subcontractor(s)to assist with fulfilling the obligations outlined in this Agreement.
6. INDEMNITY. Subject to the limitations of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, SERVICE
PROVIDER shall protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the CITY and its officials,
officers, members, agents, representatives and employees, which include but is not limited to
SERVICE PROVIDER's summer youth workers, from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses,or
damages of any nature, including attorney fees, for injury to or death of any person, and for injury
to any property arising out of or in any way connected with the performance or non-performance
of any provision of this Agreement required of the SERVICE PROVIDER, by or on behalf of the
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SERVICE PROVIDER, or resulting from any violation by the SERVICE PROVIDER or its
employees of any statute law, ordinance,regulation or other legal requirement pertaining to a safe
place of employment for workers, minimum hours and wages, and fair employment practices.
However, nothing herein shall be deemed to indemnify CITY for any liability or claim arising
solely out of the negligent performance of CITY.
Subject to the limitations of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, CITY shall protect, defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the SERVICE PROVIDER and its officials, officers, members,
agents, representatives and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, or damages
of any nature, including attorney fees, for injury to or death of any person, and for injury to any
property arising out of or in any way connected with the performance or non-performance of any
provision of this Agreement required of the CITY,by or on behalf of the CITY, or resulting from
any violation by the CITY or its employees of any statute law, ordinance,regulation or other legal
requirement pertaining to a safe place of employment for workers,minimum hours and wages,and
fair employment practices. However, nothing herein shall be deemed to indemnify SERVICE
PROVIDER for any liability or claim arising solely out of the negligent performance of SERVICE
PROVIDER.
This agreement is subject to the provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, such that
the CITY and SERVICE PROVIDER shall not be held liable to pay a personal injury or property
damage claim or judgment by any one person which exceeds the sum of$200,000.00, or any claim
or judgments or portions thereof, which, when totaled with all other occurrence, exceeds the sum
of$300,000.00 from any and all personal injury or property damage claims, liabilities losses and
causes of action which may arise solely as a result of the performance of this Agreement.
However,nothing herein shall be deemed to indemnify SERVICE PROVIDER from any liability
or claim arising out of the negligent performance or failure of performance of SERVICE
PROVIDER or any unrelated third party. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed a waiver of
sovereign immunity.
7. INSURANCE. The CITY acknowledges that SERVICE PROVIDER is a
governmental entity that is self-insured. Upon request, SERVICE PROVIDER shall also provide
CITY with proof that SERVICE PROVIDER has insurance.
8. BACKGROUND SCREENING: SERVICE PROVIDER, including employees and
subcontractors of SERVICE PROVIDER,must comply with all City,State,and Federal guidelines
regarding background screening of summer youth workers. SERVICE PROVIDER must submit,
prior to any SERVICE PROVIDER's employee's service, an affidavit stating compliance
to all applicable guidelines.
9. NO ASSIGNMENT. SERVICE PROVIDER shall not, under any circumstances, assign
this Agreement or its rights or duties without prior written authorization from the CITY.
10. TERMINATION. The CITY and SERVICE PROVIDER may, for their convenience and
without cause,terminate this Agreement by giving written notice at least five (5)days prior to the
effective date of the termination. Upon written notice of either the CITY's or SERVICE
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PROVIDER's desire to terminate this Agreement, the SERVICE PROVIDER shall provide only
those services and incur only those expenses specifically approved or directed in writing by the
City Manager or his designee.
The CITY or SERVICE PROVIDER may terminate this Agreement for cause immediately and
without prior notice should the CITY or SERVICE PROVIDER determine that there has been a
breach of any provision of this Agreement. Should the CITY or SERVICE PROVIDER terminate
this Agreement for cause, they shall provide notice as soon as possible.
In the event of termination or expiration of this Agreement, SERVICE PROVIDER and CITY
shall cooperate in good faith in order to effectuate a smooth and harmonious transition from
SERVICE PROVIDER to the CITY or to any other person or entity the CITY may designate, and
to maintain during such period of transition that same services provide to the CITY pursuant to the
terms of SERVICE PROVIDER will take all reasonable and necessary actions to transfer all
records, etc. and data of the CITY in its possession in an orderly fashion to either the CITY or its
designee in a hard copy and computer format.
11. NOTICE. Notice shall be deemed given when personally delivered, faxed with a fax
return or seventy-two (72) hours after deposit in the United States mail postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, addressed as follows:
SERVICE PROVIDER: CITY:
John Dixon, Executive Director Cameron Benson, City Manager
Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust City of Miami Gardens
111 N.W. I' Street, Suite 2032 18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33128 Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
With a copy to: With a copy to:
Terrence A. Smith Sonja K. Dickens, City Attorney
Assistant County Attorney 18605 NW 27th Avenue
111 NW 1'Street, Suite 2810 Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Miami, Florida 33128
12. DOCUMENTS & MARKETING MATERIALS. Any documents and
marketing materials to include, but not limited to, flyers, banners, advertisements created by
SERVICE PROVIDER under this Agreement shall be submitted to CITY for approval prior to
distribution.
13. TARDINESS & CANCELLATIONS. Any planned cancellations or changes must
be approved by CITY. CITY reserves the right to terminate this Agreement for any reason,
including tardiness or unapproved cancellations.
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14. MISCELLANEOUS.
a. This Agreement is the only Agreement between SERVICE PROVIDER and CITY and
may be amended in writing and agreed upon by both parties. No waiver of any term or
condition of this Agreement shall be continuing waiver thereof.
b. SERVICE PROVIDER shall, without additional expenses to CITY, be responsible for
obtaining any necessary licenses and for complying with any applicable federal, state,
county, and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations in connection with the
performance of the services specified herein.
c. SERVICE PROVIDER shall regularly confer with the Recreation Department Director or
designee, and shall attend all meetings as required by the Recreation Department Director
or designee.
d. No modification, amendment, or alteration of 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.
e. This Agreement sets forth the full and complete understanding of the Parties as of the
effective date, and supersedes any and all negotiations, agreements, and representations
made or dated prior to this Agreement.
f. SERVICE PROVIDER shall keep all books, records and rosters in accordance with
regularly accepted accounting procedures,and shall make those documents available to the
CITY for inspection and audit at all times.
g. This Agreement shall be construed and governed pursuant to Florida law. Any litigation
between the parties,which arises out of or is related to this Agreement, shall be maintained
solely in the Florida state courts situated in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Further, the
parties hereby expressly waive any right to trial by jury in any litigation between the party,
which arise out of or is related to this Agreement.
h. In the event that either party is required to file legal action to enforce provisions under this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its costs of collection, attorney's fees
and costs, and interest at the maximum rate allowable by law.
15. COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS LAWS. To the extent required
by law, SERVICE PROVIDER shall comply with the public records laws in accordance with
Chapter 119,Florida Statutes. Specifically, SERVICE PROVIDER agrees to comply with Section
119.0701,Florida Statutes. Public records shall mean all documents,papers, letters,maps,books,
tapes,photographs,films,sound recordings,data processing software,or other material,regardless
of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to law
or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any agency, as defined
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in Section 119.011, Florida Statutes, as amended. The CITY shall make the sole determination of
which records, if any, are exempt from inspection. This clause shall serve the duration of the
Agreement. IF THE SERVICE PROVIDER OR CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS
REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
SERVICE PROVIDER OR CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS
RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS
AT 18605 NORTHWEST 27TH AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33056.
16. SEVERABILITY. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall to any extent be
held invalid or illegal by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall
not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this agreement shall be valid and be
enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
17. WAIVER The failure of either party to this Agreement to object to or to take
affirmative action with respect to any conduct of the other which is in violation of the terms of this
Agreement shall not be construes as a waiver of the violation or breach, or of any future violation,
breach or wrongful conduct.
No waiver by the CITY of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any
other provisions hereof or of any subsequent breach by SERVICE PROVIDER of the same,or any
other provision or the enforcement thereof. The CITY's consent to or approval of any act by
SERVICE PROVIDER requiring the CITY's consent or approval shall not be deemed to render
unnecessary the obtaining of the CITY's consent to or approval of any subsequent consent or
approval of SERVICE PROVIDER,whether or not similar to the act so consented to or approved.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
the day and year as first stated above.
City of Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust, an
agency and instrumentality of Miami-Dade County
By: By:
Cameron Benson John Dixon, Executive Director
City Manager 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 2032
Miami, FL 33128
Phone Number: 305-375-5661
E-mail: MCCLOUDAmiamidade.gov
Tax Id. No.
ATTEST: ATTEST; HARVEY RUVIN, Clerk
By: By:
Mario Bataille, City Clerk Deputy Clerk
Approved as to Legal form: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
By: By:
City Attorney Terrence A. Smith
Assistant County Attorney
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