Res No 090-15-14429RESOLUTION NO.090-15-14429
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to extend the existing agreement to
the end of the fiscal year and to enter into a multi-year agreement with Gomez
Barker Associates,Inc.for Lobbying Services as required by the City.
WHEREAS,the firm of Gomez Barker Associates,Inc.has been serving the City for many
years and continues to provide and serve the City with expert consulting services;and
WHEREAS,the City relies on lobbying and consulting services aswellas representation to
ensure the Cityis successful in securing appropriations and funding from the State of Florida
Legislature,State of Florida administrative agencies,the Florida Governor and Cabinet;and
WHEREAS,the City Commission authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with the
firm of Gomez Barker Associates,Inc.to start its work on the City's behalf commencing on June 30,
2015.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA;
Section 1.TheCity Manager is authorized to extend the current contract fora period of
three months expiring on September 30,2015,and to enter into a multi-year agreement with
Gomez Barker Associates,Inc.commencing on or about October 1,2015 and providing foran
effective date.
Section 2.Severability.If any section,clause,sentence,or phrase of this resolution isfor
any reason heldinvalid or unconstitutional bya court of competent jurisdiction,this holding shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 3.Effective Date:This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by
the City Commission.
PASSEDANDADOPTED this 2nddav of June 2015.
COMMISSION VOTE:5.0
Mayor Stoddard:yea
Vice Mayor Harris:Yea
Commissioner Edmond:Yea
Commissioner Liebman:Yea
Commissioner Welsh:Yea
South11 Miami
THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANACER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To:The Honorable Mayor &Members of the City Commission
From:Steven Alexander,City Manager
Date:June 2,2015 Agenda Item No.:
Subject:
Background:
Amount:
Account:
Attachments:
A Resolution authorizing the CityManager to extend the existing agreement
to the end of the fiscal year and to enter into a multi-year agreement with
Gomez Barker Associates,Inc.for Lobbying Services as required by the City.
Thefirmof Gomez Barker Associates,Inc.has been serving the Cityfor many
years and continues to provide and serve the Citywith expert consulting
services.TheCityreliesonlobbying and consulting services aswellas
representation to ensure the Cityissuccessfulin securing appropriates and
fundingduring the State ofFloridaLegislature,State of Florida administrative
agencies,the Florida Governor and Cabinet.
Due to the difference between the termination date of the current contract and
the beginning of the new fiscal year,we are proposing to extend the current
contract for three months tobridge the gap enabling us to start the new
contract concurrent with the new fiscal year.
The term of this contract isfor three (3)years and shallbe automatically renew
foran additional two(2)year periodunless the Cityor the contractor do not
wish to renew at the end of the initial three year period.The term of this
contract shall commence on June 30,2015 for a three year period.
For the first three yeartermthe contract priceshallbe$54,000peryear,and
for the extensiontermthe contract itshallbe$60,000peryearunlessahigher
rate is agreed upon in writing and approved by the City Commission.
$162,000 fora three year period.
001-1310-513-3450
Resolution for approval.
Agreement for Legislative Consultant Services with Gomez Barker Associates,
Inc.
AGREEMENT FOR EXPERT LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT,entered into this-llir day of^tflttfl*.2015.by flie CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI through its Manager,both of whom shall be hereinafter referred to as the
"CUY"where applicable;located at 6130 Sunset Driven South Miami,FL„E-mail:
salexander<asouthniiarnlflJffnv and Gomez Barker Associates,Inc.a Florida corporation,with
an office and principal place of business located at 2350 Coral Way,#301,Miami,FL,33*145.
(hereinafter called the "CONTRACTOR").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,the CITY is in need of expert legislative consulting services;and
WHEREAS,the CITY desires to retain the CONTRACTOR to provide the required
services based on the CONTRACTOR'S representations that it is qualified and capable of
providing said services ia a professional and timely manner and in accordance with the CITY'S
goalsandrequirements;and
WHEREAS,the CONTRACTOR has agreed to provide the required services in
accordance withthetermsandconditionssetform herein.
WHEREAS,the CITY seeks to retain a qualified individual or
CONTRACTOR to represent the CITY in matters relating to the services of an expert
legislative consultant;and
WHEREAS,the CITY needs professional services before the Florida Legislature,
State of Florida admjnistralive agencies,the Florida Governor and Cabinet,etc;and
WHEREAS,flie CITY has employed the services of Gomez Barker since 2012
and theyhaveservedthe CITY whh excellent results;
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein
contained,the parties agreeasfollows:
1)Engagement Of Contractor:Based on the representations of the CONTRACTOR
the CITY hereby retains the CONTRACTOR to provide the services set forth betowin the Scope
ofServices.The CITY Attorney has determined that CONTRACTOR is an expert for purposes
oftheCITYs purchasing policies.
2)Contract Documents;The Contract Documents shall include this Contract and
the following documents,as well as any attachments or exhibits that are made a part of any of
the documents.
3)Date of Commencement:The CONTRACTOR shall commence the performance of
the Work underthis Contract on October 1,26:15.Time isofthe essence,
4)Primary Contacts:The Primary Contact Person in charge of admiristering this
Contract on behalf of the CITY is the CITY Manager f'Manager"),assistant Manager,or the
Manager's designee,who shall be designated in a writing signed by the Manager.The Primary
Contact Person for the CONTRACTOR and his/her contact information is as follows:Fausto B
Gomez,e-mail:igorae2@gomezbarker.com;2350 Coral Wayv#301,Miami,FL,33145v
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5)Scope of Services:The services tobe provided are as set forth in Exhibit 1,whichis
attached hereto and made a part of hereof by reference.If there isany conflict between
the terms of this Agreement and attached Exhibit 1,this Agreement shall govern.These
documents,and all attachments and exhibits to these documents,if any,shall,hereinafter,
be referred toas the Contract Documents.
6)Compensation:The CONTRACTOR'S compensation for the performance of this
contract (hereinafter referred to as the Contract Price)shall be $54,000 for the first three-year
term,and $60,000 for the extension term unless a higher rate is agreed upon in writing and
approved by the City Commission.
7)Time Provisions:The term of mis contract is three (3)years and shall be
automatically renew for an additional three (3)year period unless the CITY or the
CONTRACTOR do not wish to renew at the end of the initial three-year period.The term of this
contract shall commenceon die October 1,2015.
8)Termination:This contract may be terminated without cause by the CITY with 30
days of advanced written notice.This provision supersedes and takes precedence over any
contrary provisions for termination contained inthe Contract Documents.
9)Applicable Law and Venue:Florida law shall apply to the interpretation and
enforcement of this Contract.Venue for all proceedings shall be in Miami-Dade County,
Florida.
10)Insurance and Indemnification:CONTRACTOR shall comply with the insurance
and indemnification requirements as set forth in the attached Exhibit 2.
11)Jury Trial Waiver:The parties waive their right to jury trial.
12)Entire Agreement,Modification,and Non-waiver.The Contract Documents
constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any prior agreements,written or
oral.The Contract Documents may not be modified or amended except in writing,signed by
both parties hereto.The Contract Documents,in general,and this paragraph;in particular,shall
not be modified or amended by any acts or omissions of the parties.No failure to exercise and
no delay in exercising any right,power or privilege shall operate asa waiver.No waiver of the
Contract Documents,in whole or part,including the provisions of this paragraph,may be
impliedbyanyactor omission.
13)Public Records:CONTRACTOR and all ofits subcontractors are required to comply
with the public records law (s.119.0701)while providing goods and/or Services on behalf of the
CITY and the CONTRACTOR,under such conditions,shall incorporate this paragraph in all of
its subcontracts for thisProject
14)Drug Free Workplace.The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Drug Free
Workplace policy set forth in the CTTY of South Miami's Personnel Manual,which is made a
part ofthis Contract by reference.
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15)Transfer and Assignment None of the work or services under this contract shall be
subcontracted or assigned without prior written consent firom the CITY,which may be denied
without cause.
16)Notices*All notices given or required under this contract shall be deemed sufficient
if sent by a method that provides written evidence of delivery,including e-mail and delivered to
the CONTRACTOR or his designated contact person.Return of mail,sent to the address
contained herein for the parties or their contact persons,as not deliverable or for failure to claim
the mail shall be deemed received onthe date that the mail is returned to sender.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties,have executed (his Contract,onor before the
date first above written,with full knowledge of its content and significance and intending to be
legallyboundbythetermshereof.
Witnesj%[).
By:V^k/^-—»*,
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CITY QFSOUTH MIAMI
By:.
Alexander
1TY Manager
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EXHIBIT 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
a)CONTRACTOR shall represent the CITY in matters relating to the services ofa
legislative consultant for matters in which the CITY may need professional services before the
Florida Legislature,State of Florida administrative agencies,the Florida Governor and Cabinet,
etc.Such services shall include,but not be limited to,attending state legislative committee
hearings and meetings,rulemaking proceedings or other administrative or legislative agency
meetings.
b)The contract services to be provided by the CONTRACTOR shall include,but not be
limited to,the following:regular,extended,or special legislative sessions and meetings;state
admim'strative and agency hearings,meetings or rule making proceedings;and legal and
legislative consulting services in accord with the terms,conditions and specifications contained
in this agreement and the scope of service.The CONTRACTOR shall agree to be available at all
times upon reasonable request to meet with the CITY Commission,CITY staff;and others as
specified in order to perform the responsibilities assigned;and to attend meetings,represent the
interests of the CITY,and act as liaison between the CITY and all branches,departments,and
agencies of State government,at any legislative committee meeting or meetings with the
Governor,Cabinet or Cabinet members,or state agencies on matters under the scope of service.
c)The CONTRACTOR shall monitor proposals and activities in meetings regarding state
administrative and agency hearings,as well as in rule challenges in the Division of
Admimstrative Hearings.This shall include,but not be limited to,a review of the agendas and
provision of notification to Ihe CITY as pertinent issues arise.The CONTRACTOR,shall also
report the outcome of such meetings and shall be prepared to lobby committee members prior to
the same such meetings in an effort to advance the CITY's desired positions.
d)There is no finite number of CITY meetings or meetings of governmental agencies that
CONTRACTOR shall be required to attend and in which he must actively participate.The
number of meeting willbe determined by the CITY and will beonanas needed basis.
e)Specific Duties andResponsibilities:
•Review on a continuing basis all existing and proposed State policies,programs,
and legislation;identifying those issues that may affect the CITY or its citizens and
regularly inform the CITY of the same;and,provide legal and legislative expertise and
consulting services.
Review the legislative policy statements adopted by the Florida League of Cities
and the policy statements of other local government lobbying groups for the purpose of
identifying issues,which may impact the CITY.
AssisttheCITYCommissionandCITYstaffinthe coordination and
development of the CITY's legislative program which may include,but are not limited to,
the following:public safety,law enforcement,business attraction and retention,
infrastructure improvements,telecommunications,transportation,solid waste,
environmental,affordable housing,economic development,revenue enhancement,
annexation,mandates and other issues.
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Monitor state legislative committee meetings,state agency hearings and meetings
prior to and during regular and special legislative sessions)at which specific issues
within the CITY's adopted legislative program are considered,as well as other issues that
may arise.
Work with the CITY Commission,staff and the Miami-Dade County Legislative
Delegation developing special or general legislation in keeping with,or supportive of,the
CITY's adopted legislative program.
Develop and evaluate strategy for the support,opposition,or amendment of
pendinglegislation.
•Testify and lobby before the Legislature,Governor and Cabinet,and the Public
Service Commission as necessary on behalf of the CITY,during the annual legislative
session,extended,or special sessions)and at legislative committee meetings and
meetings ofthe Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation.
•Appear and testify before state agency hearings,rulemaking proceedings and
other administrative agency or legislative meetings,as required,to promote,oppose,and
seek passage of legislation affecting the CITY or its citizens,and specific legislation
contained inthe CITY's legislative program or as expressed by Resolution,
Upon request,coordinate appointments/meetings between the CITY Conimission
or other CITYstaffand appropriate state officials and legislators.
•Such reports may include,but not be limited to,personal briefings and
iriformaticm bulletins pertinent to any legislation,rules,or regulations,and other state
policies or programs that aflfect the CITY and its citizens either directly or indirectly.A
written summary report shall be submitted at the end ofeach Session detailing legislative
action taken during the Session,status of legislative issues,and actions by the Governor
relative tosuch legislation.
•Provide periodic written reports during those months that the Legislature is not in
session,on issues of interest or concern to the CITY.Such information may include,but
is not limited to,action taken at interim committee meetings,rulemaking hearings,status
of studies underway,and advance notice of legislation being proposed.
•Upon request by the CITY,assist the CITY in coordinating applications and
obtaining Statepermitsand grants.
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Insurance and Indemnification
Insurance Requirements
Without limiting its liability,the contractor,consultant or consulting firm (hereinafter referred to as
"FIRM**with regard to Insurance and Indemnification requirements)shall be required to procure and
maintain at its own expense during the life of the Contract,insurance of the types and in the minimum
amounts stated below as will protect the FIRM,from claims which may arise out ofor result from the
contract or the performance of the contract with the City of South Miami,whether such claim is against
the FIRM or any sub-contractor,or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or by
anyone forwhoseacts anyofthemmaybe liable.
No insurance required by the CITY shall be issued or written bya surplus lines canier unless authorized
in writing by the CITY and such authorization shall beat the CrTYfs sole and absolute discretion.The
FIRM shall purchase insurance from and shall maintain the insurance with a company or companies
lawfully authorized to sell insurance in the State of Florida,on forms approved bythe State of Florida,as
will protect the FIRM,at a minimum,from all claims as set forth below which may arise out of or result
from the FIRM'S operations under the Contract and for which the FIRM may be legally liable,whether
such operations be by the FIRM or by a Subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by
any of them,or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable:(a)claims under workers'
compensation,disability benefit and other similar employee benefit acts which are applicable to the Work
tobe performed;(b)claims for damages because of bodily injuiy,occupational sickness or disease,or
death ofthe FIRM*employees;(c)claims for damages because of bodily injury,sickness or disease,or
death ofany person other than the FIRM'S employees;(d)claims for damages insured by usual personal
injury liability coverage;(e)claims for damages,other than to the Work itself,because ofinjury to or
destruction of tangible property,including loss of use resulting there from;(0 claims for damages
because of bodily injury,death ofa person or property damage arising out of ownership,maintenance or
use ofa motor vehicle;(g)claims for bodily injury or property damage arising out of completed
operations;and (h)claims involving contractual liability insurance applicable to the FIRM'S obligations
under the Contract.
Firm's Insurance Generally.The FIRM shall provide and maintain in force and effect until all the
Work to be performed under this Contract has been completed and accepted by OTY (or for such
duration as is otherwise specified hereinafter),the insurance coverage written on Honda approved forms
and ^set forth below:
Workers'Compensation insurance at the statutory amount as to all employees in compliance with the
"Workers'Compensation Law"of the State of Florida including Chapter 440,Florida Statutes,as
presently written or hereafter amended,and all applicable federal laws.In addition,the policy (ies)must
include:Employers1 Liability atthe statutory coverage amount The FIRM shall further insure that all of
its Subcontractors maintain appropriate levels of Worker's Compensation Insurance.
Commercial Comprehensive General Liability insurance with broad form endorsement,as well as
automobile liability,completed operations and products liability,contractual liability,severability of
interest with cross liability provision,and personal injury and property damage liability with limits of
SI,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate,including
•PersonalInjury:$1,000,000;
*Medical Insurance:$5,000 per person;
•Property Damage:$500,000 each occurrence;
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UmbrellaCommercialComprehensive General Liability insurance shallbe written ona Florida
approved form with the same coverage asthe primary insurance policy butinthe amount of $1,000,000
per claim and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate.Coverage mustbe afforded ona form no more restrictive
than the latest edition ofthe Comprehensive General Liability policy,without restrictive endorsements,as
filedbytheInsurance Services Office,and must include:
(a)PremisesandOperation
(b)IndependentContractors
(c)Products and/or Completed Operations Hazard
(d)Explosion,Collapse and Underground Hazard Coverage
(e)Broad Form Property Damage
(f)Broad Form Contractual Coverage applicable to this specific Contract,including any hold harmless
and/or indemnification agreement
(g)Personal Injury Coverage with Employee and Contractual Exclusions removed,with minimum limits
of coverage equal to those required for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability.
Miscellaneous:
If any notice of cancellation of insurance or change in coverage is issued by the insurance company or
should any insurance have an expiration date that will occur during die period ofthis contract,the FIRM
shall be responsible for securing other acceptable insurance prior to such cancellation,change,or
expiration so as to provide continuous coverage as specified inthis section and so as to maintain coverage
duringthelife of thisContract.
All deductibles must be declared by the FORM and must be approved bythe CITY.At the option of die
CITY,either the FIRM shall eliminate or reduce such deductible orthe FIRM shall procure a Bond,in a
form satisfactory totheCITY covering die same.
The policies shall contain waiver of subrogation against CITY where applicable,shall expressly provide
that such policy or policies are primary over any other collectible insurance that CITY may have.The
CITY reserves the right atanytimeto request a copy of the required policies for review.All policies shall
contain a "severability of interest"or"cross liability"clause without obligation for premium payment of
the CITY as well as contractual liability provision covering the Contractors duty to indemnify the City as
providedinthis Agreement.
Before starting the Work,the FIRM shall deliver totheCITY and,certificates of such insurance,
acceptable to the CITY,as well as the insurance binder,if one is issued,the insurance policy*including
the declaration page and all applicable endorsements and provide the name,address and telephone
number of the insurance agent or broker through whom the policy was obtained.The insurer shall berated
A.VII or better per A.M.Best'sKey Rating Guide,latest edition and authorized to issue insurance in the
State of Florida.All insurance policies must be written on forms approved by the State of Florida and
they must remain in foil force and effect for the duration of the contract period with the CITY.Tlie FIRM
may be required by the CITY,at its sole discretion,to provide a"certified copy"of the Policy (as defined
in Article 1of this document),which shall include the declaration page and all required endorsements.In
addition,the FIRM shall deliver,at the time of delivery of the insurance certificate,the following
endorsements:
(a)a policy provision or an endorsement with substantially similar provisions as follows:
'The City of South Miami is an additional insured.The insurer shall pay all sums that the City of South
Miami becomes legally obligated to pay as damages because of 'bodily injury1','property damage1,or
-personal and advertising injury"and it will provide to the City all of the coverage that is typically
provided under the standard Florida approved forms for commercial general liability coverage A and
coverage Bn;
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(b)a policy provision or an endorsement with substantially similar provisions as follows:
"This policy shall notbe cancelled (including cancellation for non-payment of premium),terminated or
materially modified without first giving the City of South Miami ten (10)days advanced written notice of
the intent to materially modify the policy or to cancel or terminate the policy for any reason.The
notification shall be delivered to the City bycertified mail,with proof ofdelivery to the City."
Professional Liability Insurance on a Florida approved form intheamount of $1,000,000 with deductible
per claim if any,notto exceed 5%of the limit of liability providing for all sums which the FIRM shall
beoome legally obligated to pay as damages for claims arising out of the services or work performed by
the FIRM its agents,representatives,Sub Contractors or assigns,or by any person employed or retained
by him in connection with this Agreement This insurance shall be maintained for four years after
completion of the construction and acceptance of any Project covered by this Agreement.However,the
FIRM may purchase Specific Project Professional Liability Insurance,inthe amount and under the terns
specified above,which is also acceptable.No insurance shall be issued bya surplus lines carrier unless
authorized in writing bythecityatthe city's sole,absolute and unfettered discretion.
Contractor'sResponsibility
Prior to Receiving a Notice toProceed
War to the City issuing a Notice to Proceed,the contractor shall deliver a copy (either hard copy or,
preferably,electronically)of the policy,including the declaration page of the policy and all endorsements
to the policy and provide the City with the name,address,including email address,and phone number of
die contractor's insurance agent
If the policy does not have a provision or endorsement that provides the City with advanced notice of
cancellation as required by the City,the contractor may still comply with die City's insurance requirement
if the contractor provides the City with proof that the policy premium has been paid in full and provided
the contractor makes arrangements with its insurance company to allow the City to confirm,monthly,that
the policy isin foil force and effect In addition,the Contractor must either pay the City a monthly
monitoring fee,currently set at $25 per month,or have the amount deducted fiom the Contractor's
draws/payments.
Indemnification Requirement
A.The Contractor accepts and voluntarily incurs all risks of any injuries,damages,or harm
which might arise during the work or event that is occurring on the CITY's property due to the negligence
or other fault of the Contractor oranyone acting through oron behalf ofthe Contractor.
B.The Contractor shall indemnity,defend,save and hold CITY,its officers,affiliates,
employees,successors and assigns,harmless from any and all damages,claims,liability,losses,claims,
demands,suits,fines,judgments or cost and expenses,including reasonable attorney's ffees,paralegal fees
and investigative costs incidental there to and incurred prior to,during or following any litigation,
mediation,arbitration and at all appellate levels,which may be suffered by,or accrued against,charged to
or recoverable from the City ofSouth Miami,its officers,affiliates,employees,successors and assigns,by
reason of any causes of actions or claim of any kind or nature,including claims for injury to,or death of
any person or persons and for the loss or damage to any property arising out ofa negligent error,
omission,misconduct,or any gross negligence,intentional act or harmful conduct ofthe Contractor,its
contractor/subcontractor or any oftheir officers,directors,agents,representatives,employees,or assigns,
or anyone acting through or on behalf of any of diem,arising out of this Agreement,incident to it,or
resulting from the performance or non-performance of the Contractor's obligations under this
AGREEMENT.
C-The Contractor shall pay all claims,losses and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever,
in connection therewith,including the expense or loss of the CITY and/or its affected officers,affiliates,
employees,successors and assigns,including their attorney's fees,in the defense of any action in law or
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equity brought against them and arising from the negligent error,omission,or act of the Contractor its
Subcontractor or any of their agents,representatives,employees,or assigns,and/or arising out of,or
incident *>"is Agreement,or incident to or resulting from the performance or non-performance:of the
Contractor's obligationsunderthisAGREEMENT.
D.The Contractor agrees and recognizes that neither the CITY nor its officers,affiliates,
employees,successors and assigns shall be held liable or responsible for any claims,including the costs
and expenses of defending such claims which may result from or arise out ofactions or omissions of the
Contractor,its contractor/subcontractor or any of their agents,representatives,employees,or assigns,or
anyone acting through or on behalf ofthe them,and arising out ofor concerning the work or eventthat is
r T!^^™?™***"*',n «vtaving,approving or rejecting any submissions or acts of theConfractor,CITY in no way assumes or shares responsibility or liability for the acts or omissions oftheContractor,its contm^subcontractor or any oftheir agents,representatives,employees,or assigns,or
anyone acting through oronbehalfof them.B '
IL^-*.«5*S0nt™^rhasmed^toPfw^adrfe^wtoa«»ttonieyorlawf™the City of South Miami,which approval will not be unreasonably withheld.
L *..H(Lw?ve^,Mto desl8n professional contracts,and pursuant to Section 725.08 (IX FloridaStatues,none ofthe provisions set forth herein above that are in conflict with this subparagraph shall
apply and this subparagraph shall set forth the sole responsibility of the design professional concerning
indemnification.Thus,the design professional's obligations as to the City and its agencies,as well as to
its officers and employees,is to indemnify and hold them harmless from liabilities,damages,losses and
costs,including,but not limited to,reasonable attorneys*fees,to the extent caused by the negligence.
recWesOTess,or intentionally wrongful conduct ofthe design professional and other persons employed or
utilized bythedesign professional in the performance ofthe contract.
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MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW
Published Dgily exceptSaturday,Sundayand
Lega)Holidays
Miami,Miami-Dade County,Florida
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE:
Beforetheundersigned authority personallyappeared
M,ZALDIVAR,whoonoathsaysthatheorsheisthe
LEGAL CLERK,Legal Notices ofthe Miami Daily Business
Review f/k/a Miami Review,a daily (except Saturday,Sunday
andLegal Holidays)newspaper,publishedat Miami in Miami-Dade
County,Florida;thattheattachedcopyofadvertisement,
beingaLegal Advertisement ofNoticein the matterof
CfTY OFSOUTHMIAMI-NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING
CITYCOMMISSION MEETING FORJUNE2,2015
in the XXXX Court,
was publishedinsaid newspaper inthe issues of
05/22/2015
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY giventhattheCityCommission ofthe City ofSouth
Miami,Florida win conduct PublicHearlng(s)atitsregularCity
Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday.June02«2015 beginning
at 7K30 pjn.,intheCityCommissionChambers,6130SunsetDrive,to
consider thefollowing item(s):^
(A Resolution authorizing theCity Manager toextend the existing |
agreement to the end ofthe fiscal year and toenter Into a3 year I
agreement with Gomez Barker Associates,Inc.for Lobbying/
Services asrequiredbythe City.
A Resolution approvingavariance based onan application to
permit3,600squarefootlotwherea minimum of 8,000 square
feet isrequired,to permit afrontageof40 feet where 60 feetis
required,andtopermitaninteriorside setback of5feetwherea
minimumof7.5feetis required,fora new two-story residence
located at 6345 SW 62 Avenue,South Miami,Florida..
AResolutionapprovingavariance based onan application to
allowa buiJding coverage of30.5%wherea maximum of30%is
required,foraone-story addition toasingle family residence
located at7830 SW57Court,SouthMiami,Florida.
AnOrdinanceamending Sec 8A-1(e)ofChapter8AoftheCity
ofSouthMiami'sCodeofOrdinancestoprovideanexceptionfor
solicitation ofgifts sponsored bynon-profitorganizationsorthat
benefit theCityandadoptingapplicableportionsofthe Miami-
DadeCounty elhics ordinanceconcerningsuchexceptions.
An Ordinance amendingtheDevelopmentAgreementbetween
South Miami Corporation andtheCityofSouth Miami forthe
developmentoftheprojectknownas "Project Sunset0,enacted
on June 14,2005,amended on December 4,2012,to extend the
expirationdatefrom June 14,2015 to June 14,2025,andto
permitamendmentsagreedtobetweenSouth Miami Corporation
andtheCityofSouthMiami.
ALLinterestedpartiesareinvitedtoattendand wili be heard.
For further informafion,pleasecontacttheCity CferfcsOfficeat
305-863-6340.
Maria M.Menendez,CMC
CityClerk
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105,theCityherebyadvisesthepublic
that rf apersondecidestoappealanydecisionmadebythis Board,
Agency orCommissionwithrespecttoanymatterconsideredatits
meetingor hearing,heor she willneedarecordofthe proceec&ngs,and
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NOTICE IS HEREBY given thattheCityCommission oftheCityof South Miami,Florida wall conduct Public Hearings)
atitsregular CityCommission meethig scheduled forTuotrtav.Jure ?.201sbeginning at7:00p.m.,in theCityCommission
Chambers,6130Sunset Drive,toconsiderthe following itemis):
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thefiscalyearandto enter intoa3year agreement with Gomez Barker Associates,Inc.'
Lobbying Services as required by the City.
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wherea minimum of6,000squarefeetis required,topermitafrontageof40feetwhere60
feetisrequired,andtopermitaninteriorsidesetbackof5feetwhereaminimumof7.5feetis
required,foranew two-story residencelocatedat 6345 SW62Avenue,SouthMiami,Florida.
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residence located at 7830 SW 57 Court,South Miami,Florida.
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MiamiHerald.com |MIAMI HERALD
PALMETTO BAY
Palmetto Bay Council
talks traffic;residents vent
BY MONIQUE 0.MADAN
mmadan@MiamiHerald.com
The Village of Palmetto
BayCouncil met onMonday.
THE MAIN ITEM
Residents vented at the
Village Hall podium Monday
night,telling theirtales ofter
rible traffic on their streets.
The mayor and council
members listened and then
discussedtrafficcalmingini
tiatives,suchasspeed bumps,
trafficcirclesandsignsthat
would filter non-residential
trafficduringcertaintimes of
the day-
Councilman Tim Schafler,
who brought the item tothe
agenda,warned residents
that although they will dis
cuss possible solutions,the
villagehas"no say"in what is
done on the roads.
"Our roads were con
structed by Miami-Dade
County,"Schaffer said."We
havenocontroloverperma
nent decisions on county
roads"
Schaffer was referring to
main artery roads such as
U.S.I Southwest 136th Street,
152nd Street,168th Street and
184th Street,as well as 87th
Avenue,77th Avenue and
partsof67th Avenue.
"Those areall county
roads;we can't touch those.
We can make suggestions,
but we can't take initial
responsibility,"he said.
OTHER BUSINESS
•Village manager:The
council deferred an item re
gardinga new villagemanag
er position tothe next meet
ingonJune1
THEY SAID IT
"We can make temporary
calming adjustments toour
interior roads,but it can't be
on major roads.And you
have to understand that it's
goingtotake cooperation
fromtheneighbors."
~Councilman Schaffer
YOU SAID IT
'T don't really like the
speedbumpideabutatthis
point,anythingwillhelp ...
spikes?"
-PalmettoBayresident
THE NEXT MEETING
•When:7 p.m.June1
•Where:9705 E.Hibis
cus St
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