HomeMy Public PortalAboutInterlocalagreement - 01/01/2016INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN OKALOOSA COUNTY
AND THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW
THIS INT OCAI.>1,240TEEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into
this jtl-N day o by and between the Board of County Commissioners of
Okaloosa County, rida, ose address is 302 N. Wilson St. Suite 302 Crestview, FL 32536
(the "County"), and the City Council of the City of Crestview, Florida, whose address is 198
North Wilson Street, Crestview, Florida 32536 (the "City").
Recitals
WHEREAS, this Agreement is entered into under the authority granted to the City and
the County by section 125.0101, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Okaloosa County Courthouse currently located within the City of
Crestview at 101 E. James Lee Blvd., was constructed in 1955 and has served the needs of
Okaloosa County and the City of Crestview for many years; and
WHEREAS, as a result of its age, the limitations of its design, inadequate security,
insufficient space and parking, and environmental concerns, the County has determined that the
facility is no longer adequate to meet the future needs of the citizens of Crestview and Okaloosa
County; and
WHEREAS, Okaloosa County has determined that as a result of the various
inadequacies related to the facility and the environmental concerns which currently exist, that the
demolition of the existing courthouse and constructing a new facility on the same site will best
serve the interests of the citizens of the City of Crestview and Okaloosa County(the "Project");
and
WHEREAS, the County and the City recognize that the operations of the Courthouse
serve as an economic driver for the businesses that are located within the City and that a
prolonged lapse in the operational presence of the Courthouse facility could adversely impact
those businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City and County agree that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the
City and the County, that a single entity manage the Project, including selecting and overseeing
contractors, building, fire, planning, zoning, plan review and inspections; and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the above, the City reserves the authority to review and
approve the construction plans for compliance with the Fire Code and the County shall provide
the City with copies of all fire related inspections conducted by the County and when possible, a
City fire inspector shall accompany the County inspector on required fire inspections; and
WHEREAS, the City and County agree that the allocation of said responsibilities to the
County will be the most expeditious and cost effective process for the completion of the Project
which will benefit the citizens of both the County and the City; and
WHEREAS, the County has the resources and expertise to undertake the necessary
reviews and inspections;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants expressed herein, the
City and the County do hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as
essential terms of this Agreement.
Section 2. County shall construct the Project and all associated parking, stormwater
and other supporting infrastructure required by the facility and it shall be located at 101 E James
Lee Blvd in Crestview, Florida.
Section 3. The Project shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable codes of
the State of Florida and the City, including but not limited to the City's Building Code, Fire
Prevention Code, planning and zoning requirements and land development regulations.
Section 4. Any and all application, inspection or permit fees due under the Code of
the City shall be paid to the City by the County and in consideration thereof, the City shall make
appropriate City staff available to the County to consult and advise on pertinent aspects of the
Project as required.
Section 5. Copies of any permits and approvals required as part of the Project and
issued by the County shall be provided to the City.
Section 6. This Agreement shall terminate upon the issuance of all necessary permits
and approvals which would authorize occupancy and use of the Project after its completion.
Section 7. It is agreed neither the City nor the County assumes any liability for the
acts, omissions, and negligence of the officers, agents and employees of the other. Both parties
agree that they shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from all claims, damages, losses, and
expenses arising out of or resulting from the actions of their officers, agents and employees that
are performed within the scope of the responsibilities under this Agreement.
Section 8. This Agreement may be terminated by either party hereto upon ninety (90)
days written notice to the other. Any notice, demand, communication, or request required or
permitted herein shall be in writing and delivered in person or sent by first class mail, postage
prepaid as follows:
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As to County:
Okaloosa County
Attn: Public Works Director
Public Works Department
1759 S. Ferdon Boulevard
Crestview, FL 32536
As to City: City of Crestview
Attn: City Clerk
P. O. Drawer 1209
Crestview, FL 32536
Section 9. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the applicable laws
of the State of Florida. If any provision of this Agreement violates any statute or rule of the State
of Florida, it is considered modified to conform to that statute or rule of law. Further, in the event
that a portion of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, then that provision
shall be severed from the Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of
any other portion or provision of the Agreement.
Section 10. This Agreement may only be amended, in writing, approved by the Board
of County Commissioners of the County and the City Council of the City.
Section 11. Upon execution, the County shall cause this Agreement and any
subsequent amendments hereto to be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Okaloosa
County, Florida.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this agreement have caused their names to be
affixed by the proper officer thereof.
For the CITY: For the COUNTY:
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David Cadle, Mayor
Attest:
Elisabeth "Betsy" Roy
City Clerk
PPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
Nathan D. Boyles, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
BCC approval on Dec. 15, 2015.
Attest:
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J. D. acock, II
Clerk of the Circuit Court
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