Res No 029-20-15469RESOLUTION NO: 029-20-1 5469
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a multi -year
piggyback agreement with Ecostrata Services for Grant Writing and
authorizing a budget transfer.
WHEREAS, the City requires Grant Writing Services to enhance the City's ability
to secure various grant funding for City projects and services; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Pinecrest through a competitive process solicited
quotes for Grant Writing Services; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the competitive process the Village of Pinecrest awarded
a contract to Ecostrata Services for Grant Writing Services; and
WHEREAS the Grant Writing Services include eight (8) grants per year for a fee
not to exceed $24,000; and
WHEREAS, the City South Miami wishes to piggyback onto the Village of
Pinecrest contract with Ecostrata Services, under the same terms and conditions, for a
contract term not to exceed five (5) consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, the annual fee for Grant Writing Services shall be charged to Account
No. 001-1310-513-3450, Contractual Services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA;
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true
and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to enter into multi -year piggyback
agreement with Ecostrata Services for Grant Writing for a tern that shall not exceed five
(5) consecutive years. A copy of the Agreement is attached.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to transfer $24,000 from Account No.
001-1310-513-1210, City Manager Administration with a balance of $300,768 before this
request was made, to Account No. 001-1310-513-3450, Contractual Services with a
balance of $87,500 before this request was made.
Section 4. Annual fees during subsequent fiscal years during the term of this
Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 001-1310-513-3450.
Section 5. Corrections. Conforming language or technical scrivener -type
corrections may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be
incorporated into the final resolution for signature.
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Resolution No. 029-20-15459
Section 6. Severability. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, this holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
resolution.
Section 7. Effective Date: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3`d day of March. 2020.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITYWLERK MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Philips:
Yea
Vice Mayor Welsh:
Yea
Commissioner Harris:
Yea
Commissioner Liebman:
Yea
Commissioner Gil:
Yea
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Agenda Item No:7.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: March 3, 2020
Submitted by: Steven Kulick
Submitting Department: City Manager
Rem Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a multi -year piggyback agreement with Ecostrata
Services for Grant Writing and authorizing a budget transfer. 3/5 (City Manager)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
2CM_Memo_Grant Writing Services 2.14.20.docx
Resolution —Grant _Writing _Services Piggyback Co ntract_2.14.20CArev. docx
Piggyback GRANT WRITING Contract ECOSTRATA SERVICES 1.6.20-EcoSigned.pdf
SUN BIZ Ecostrata Services 2.14.20.pdf
MDBR Ad.pdf
MH Ad. pdf
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�CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
SoutiOFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission
FROM: Steven Alexander, City Manager
SATE: March 3, 2020
SUBJECT: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a multi -year
piggyback agreement with Ecostrata Services for Grant Writing Services and
authorizing a budget transfer.
3ACKGROUND: The City requires grant writing services to enhance the City's ability to secure
various grant funding for City projects and services. The City wishes to
piggyback onto a Village of Pinecrest contract for grant writing services with
Ecostrata Services.
The Village of Pinecrest, through a competitive process, solicited quotes for
grant writing services and awarded a contract to Ecostrata Services. The same
terms and conditions within the Village of Pinecrest contract will apply
including; eight (8) grants per year for an annual fee not to exceed $24,000.
The contract term shall not to exceed five (5) consecutive years.
AMOUNT: $24,000 annually, for FY 2019 — FY 2020 and subsequent fiscal years during the
term of this agreement.
ACCOUNT: A budget transfer is required to fund the grant writing agreement from
Account No. 001-1310-513-1210, City Manager Administration with a balance
of $300,768 before this request was made, to Account No. 001-1310-513-3450,
Contractual Services with a balance of $87,500 before this request was made.
ATTACHMENTS: Piggyback Agreement, Ecostrata Services
Sun Biz Registration
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CONTRACT FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this � day of Q CI) 20.2L by
and between the City of South Miami, a Florida municipal Corporation by and through its City
Manager (hereinafter referred to as "City") and ECOSTRATA SERVICES. (hereinafter
referred to as "Contractor") whose address is 1544 Murcia Avenue, Goral Gables, F133134,
whose email address is riruano(a ecostratas.com
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST solicited bids pursuant for GRANT
ING SERVICES; and
WHEREAS, THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, after completing a competitive
bidding process, awarded a contract to Contractor, and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami desires to utilize THE VILLAGE OF
'REST Contract with Contractor; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized, pursuant to the City of South Miami's Charter, to
piggyback off of contracts, such as the contract in question between THE VILLAGE OF
PINECREST and Contractor, that were entered into in accordance with a solicitation process
that is at least as vigorous as that of the City of South Miami; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City and the Contractor, each through their authorized
representative/official, agree as follows:
1. The City desires to enter into a Contract, under the same provisions as set forth in
the contract between THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST and Contractor pursuant to the
Agreement between THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST as modified by this Agreement.
2. The City has reviewed the contract between THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST
and Contractor and agrees to the provisions of that contract which shall be applicable to a
purchase order to be issued by the City and further agrees to the fair and reasonableness of the
pricing. Contractor hereby agrees to provide such goods and/or services, pursuant to the City's
purchase order made during the term of this Agreement, under the same price(s), terms and
conditions as found in the solicitation documents, the response to the solicitation, and the
Agreement/Contract and/or the Award, pertinent copies of which are attached hereto as
Attachment A and made a part hereof by reference.
3. All references in the contract between THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST and
Contractor, shall be assumed to pertain to, and are binding upon Contractor and the City of South
Miami. All decisions that are to be made on behalf of THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, as
set forth in the contract between THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST and the Contractor, shall
all be made by the City Manager for the City of South Miami. Notwithstanding anything
contained in the THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST contract between THE VILLAGE OF
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PINECREST and the Contractor to the contrary, this Agreement shall be governed by the laws
of the State of Florida and venue for all dispute resolutions or litigation shall be in Miami -Dade
County, Florida.
4. Term. The term of the contract, including all extensions authorized by the
contract shall not exceed five years.
5. Scope of Goods and Services. The scope of goods and services (which may
hereinafter be referred to as the "Work") are set forth in the attached Attachment A and any
attachments thereto and the City's purchase order, the latter of which shall take precedence. The
Contractor has agreed to deliver the goods, if any, and perform the services, if any, in a workman
like manner and in accordance with all state, county and City laws, at the locations, if any,
designated by the City. All of the goods and services reflected in Attachment A shall, unless
otherwise stated in the Attachment A or B, be delivered, if good, and commenced, if services,
within N/A days from the date of the execution of this Agreement. The Contractor shall obtain
and pay for all permits required for the goods and services rendered, if any, with the exception of
permits fees charged by the City, said fees shall be waived.
6. Contract Price. The contract price for the good and services is set forth in
Attachment A. If not otherwise set forth in the contract between THE VILLAGE OF
PINECREST and the Contractor, the Contractor shall be paid upon delivery of all the goods, if
any, the completion of all the services, if any, and after final inspection and approval, by the
City, that approves of the goods delivered, if any, and the services performed, if any.
7. Precedence. The term, provisions and conditions of this Agreement shall take
precedence over the terms, provisions and conditions of the contract between Contractor and
THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST.
8. Grant Funding: This project is being funded by N/A and Contractor agrees to
comply with all the requirements of that Grant, applicable to the delivery of the goods and/or
services that are the subject of this Agreement, and that are within its power to provide and to
provide all the documentation within its control that is required for the City to be able to recover
as much of the contract price that is available pursuant to the terms of the grant. A copy of the
grant, if any, is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
9. Public Records: CONTRACTOR and all of its 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 this Project and shall: (a) Keep and maintain public records required
by the public agency to perform the service; (b) Upon request from the public agency's custodian
of public records, provide the public agency with a copy of the requested records or allow the
records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost
provided in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law; (c) Ensure that public records that are
exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed
except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the
contract if the contractor does not transfer the records to the public agency; and (d) Upon
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completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public records in
possession of the contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to
perform the service. If the contractor transfers all public records to the public agency upon
completion of the contract, the contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are
exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the contractor
keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall meet all
applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be
provided to the public agency, upon request from the public agency's custodian of public records,
in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the public agency. IF
THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING
TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS AT 305-663-6340; E-mail: npavne(&southmiamifl.¢ov; 6130
Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143.
10. Waiver Jury Trial: City and Contractor knowingly, irrevocably voluntarily and
intentionally waive any right either may have to a trial by jury in State or Federal Court
proceedings in respect to any action, proceeding, or lawsuit arising out of the Contract
Documents or the performance of the Work thereunder or any counterclaim, cross -claim or third
party claim filed in the same proceeding.
11. Notices: Whenever notice shall be required or permitted herein, it shall be
delivered by hand delivery, e-mail (or similar electronic transmission), facsimile transmission or
certified mail with return receipt requested and shall be deemed delivered on the date shown on
the e-mail or delivery confirmation for any facsimile transmission or, if by certified mail, the
date on the return receipt or the date shown as the date same was refused or unclaimed. If hand
delivered to the CITY, a copy must be stamped with the official CITY receipt stamp showing the
date of delivery, otherwise the document shall not be considered to have been hand delivered.
Notices shall be delivered to the following individuals or entities at the addresses (including e-
mail) or facsimile transmission numbers set forth below or in the introductory paragraph to this
contract:
To CITY: City Manager,
6130 Sunset Dr.
South Miami, FL 33143
Tel: (305) 668-2510
Fax: (305) 663-6345
E-mail: salexander@southmiamifl.gov
With copies to: City Attorney
6130 Sunset Dr.
South Miami, FL 33143
Tel: (305) 667-2564
Fax: (305) 341-0584
E-mail: tpeper<southmiamifl.eov
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12. Validity of Executed Copies: This Agreement may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which may be construed as an original.
13. Attorneys' Fees and Costs: In the event of any litigation between the parties
arising out of or relating in any way to this Agreement or a breach thereof, each party shall bear
its own costs and legal fees. Nothing contained herein shall prevent or prohibit the right to be
indemnified for any attorney fees incurred in the defense of an action by a person or entity who
is not a party to this Agreement.
14. Indemnification: Notwithstanding anything contained in the contract between
Contractor and THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST to the contrary, the City does not waive its
sovereign immunity granted by Florida Statutes, Section 768.28, and the City's tort liability shall
be limited to the waiver of sovereign immunity provided for in Section 768.28.
15. Severability: If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to persons or
circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected
thereby and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the
fullest extent permitted by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and as the duly authorized act of the parties, the
undersigned representatives of the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be signed in their
respective names by their proper officials on or before the day and year first above written.
ECOST A S CES:
By: ",j
Robert Ruano / President
(type name and title of signatory above)
ATTEST:
By: 1
Nken& Payn MC
CITY OF
0
StCven Alexander
City Manager
Legality and Execution Thereof.
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MEMORANDUM
Office of the Village Manager
DATE: August 4, 2016
TO: Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM, Village Manager
FROM: Angela Gasca, Administrative Services Manage
RE: Grant Writer
Yocelyn Gallon. ICMA-CM
Village Manager
manager®pinecrest-H.gov
As requested, I obtained three quotes to contract a grant writer for a year on a
monthly retainer, assuming eight grants per year. In response, I received the
following proposals:
Company
Monthly Fee
Yearly Total
Ecostrato Services
$2,000
$24,000
Robert Ruano
Rhodes Arts Consulting
$2,150
$25,800
Andrea Dougherty O'Na hten
Rosado & Associates
$2,000
$24,000
(Ralph Rosado)
Their Proposals are attached. Please let me know how you want to proceed.
LCOSl
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221 Aragon Ave., Ste. 204
Coral Gables, FL 33134
irua no@ecostrata s.com
305-962-6142
July 8, 2016
Yocelyn Galiano
Village Manager
Village of Pinecrest
12645 Pinecrest Parkway
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
Dear Ms. Galiano,
Thank you for your time yesterday, along with Marla Menendez and Mark Spanloli, to discuss the village's needs
as it relates to grant funding for capital projects. It was a pleasure meeting with you.
As we discussed, I started Ecostrata Services six years ago In order to assist cities and nonprofits to access funds
by way of grants or relationships with government entities. Prior to that, I was the Director of Grants and
Sustainability for the City of Miami — responsible for all city grant applications. In a relatively short time, my
company has helped a number of entities raise over $6.5 million in grants and contracts from a variety of
sources: Federal, State, Foundation and Local funders. Some of our current municipal clients include West
Miami, Sweetwater, El Portal and Palmetto Bay. For further information on our company, please also see
www.ecostratas.com.
We work with our clients by getting to know their needs and then finding the right fit for their project. From our
preliminary conversation, I understand you are interested in grants related to US-1 beautification, potable &
storm water infrastructure, park improvements, and solar panels on village hall. I believe we can help you by
providing grant research and grant writing assistance in order to raise funds for these projects, and others you
may identify.
I would propose an annual professional services contract to prepare and submit 8 (eight) grant applications on
your behalf. For these services I propose a Flat monthly rate of $2,000 for 12 months for a total of $24,000 for
the year. Under this scenario, we would work with the appropriate Subject Matter Expert, with the
understanding that Ecostrata Services would prepare and submit all applications.
Thank you again for your time. I look forward working with you.
Sin erely,
RobertRuano
President
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PROPOSAL FOR GRANT
WRITING SERVICES 2016-17
FOR THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
OVERVIEW
Rhodes Arts Consulting is pleased to submit this proposal in response to the RFI) request made by
the Office of the Village Manager on August 3, 2016. This proposal will demonstrate that Rhodes
Arts, through its principal, Andrea Dougherty O'Naghten is uniquely qualified to serve the Village of
Pinecrest as a grant solicitation representative for various key reasons; paramount among these are:
■ Over 20 years' experience in the grants making and solicitation field in Miami; 11
years in private practice, serving mostly the local arts community. In the past 12
months, Rhodes Arts has secured nearly $1.5 million, with another $300
thousand in requests pending as a consultant to 10 different non-profit
organizations and government agencies.
• Rhodes Arts currently, and for the past 5 years has served as primary grant
writer to Pinecrest Gardens, working on a grant -by -grant basis. Working together
with Alana Perez, Director of Pinecrest Gardens, during fiscal 2016 we secured
over $560,250 in funding from state, county, and foundation entities for capital
improvements and programming in the Gardens.
• Served for 10 years as a senior staff member of the Miami -Dade County
Department of Cultural Affairs. 'Phis experience built first-hand knowledge of
the workings of a large government, as well as its relationship to the municipal
governments working with it in consort. It also allowed me to understand
government grant making from the funders perspective long before I ever
made an appeal to a government for funding for a client.
• I maintain a retainer client base of no more than 4 organizations. This gives
me adequate time to dedicate to these core clients each week. My remaining 6 clients
are a mix of large entities that require 6-8 proposals a year, but are not able to work
with me through a retainer agreement, or those smaller organizations that require
only 1-2 proposals a year.
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COMPANY BACKGROUND
Founded in August 2005 by Andrea Dougherty O'Naghten and named for her Beagle puppy
acquired the same month, Rhodes Arts Consulting is a full -service firm specializing in non-profit arts
management and government support. Rhodes Arts pro-6des solutions and coaching that allow non-
profit organizations to clearly research, define and meet management, planning, funding and
integrated communications goals. Rhodes Arts Consulting works with organizations of all sizes and
at different stages of growth.
Drawing on experience and insight gained during ten years as a cultural administrator with Miami -
Dade County and an additional eleven years in private practice as a grants writer, Ms. O'Naghten
draws on her unique background in grants and organizational administration to assist non-profit
organizations in various capacities, including:
• GRANT SEEKING: Research, Funding Source Identification, Proposal Calendars,
Letters of Intent, Grant Writing, Attachment Creation, Final Reports.
• CAPACITY BUILDING: Strategic Planning, Board and Staff Development,
Business Plan Development, Program Design and Implementation, Project
Administration, Annual Reports, Succession Planning.
• MARKETING: Communications Integration, Public Relations, Market Demand
Analysis, Direct Mail, Copywriting, Copyediting, Graphic Design, Logo Creation,
Web Site and Content Development, Teacher Guides, Media Planning.
■ TECHNOLOGY: Plannvig and Internet Strategy, Web Design, Accounting
Systems Set-up, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Strategies, Online Viral
Marketing, eNewsletters.
During the past eleven years, Rhodes Arts has developed an active and growing client base of over
10 non-profit organizations, both arts, non -arts, and government, for which it has secured over $14.5
million in public and private grant funds.
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PRINCIPAL BIOGRAPHY
Andrea Dougherty O'Naghten, a native of Miami Beach, Florida, founded Rhodes Arts Consulting in
August 2005 to provide guidance, solutions and coaching that allow non-profit arts and cultural
organizations to clearly define and meet management, planning, funding and communications goals.
In late 2010, Andrea received her Grant Professional Certification from the Grant Professional
Certification Institute. She served as the founding National Chair of the Arts & Culture Interest
Group of the Grant Professionals Association from 2011-2014.
Rhodes Arts maintains an active client base of 8-10 non-profit organizations representing a wide
range of genres, including museums, performing arts presenters, an historic 1,700 seat theater, a
visual arts center, an arthouse cinema, festivals and smaller community -based arts groups. To date,
Rhodes Arts has successfully raised over $14 inillion dollars (roughly $1.4 million annually) through
the submission of proposals and grant applications to government and foundation sources.
Additionally, Rhodes Arts has authored business plans, graphics materials, membership strategies,
IRS 501(c)(3) applications and materials, and sponsorship materials for clients.
Prior to forming Rhodes Arts, Andrea served for ten years as a senior grants program administrator
at the Miami -Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. During her tenure with the Department,
Andrea administered five distinct grants programs through 48 consecutive and often concurrent
grants cycles. She has worked directly with over 650 Miami -Dade based non-profit cultural and
community organizations; administering over 1,100 grants for a total of $15.7 million in public funds.
In addition to managing grants programs, Andrea conceived and managed marketing and
communications initiatives for the Department, including the conception, design and expansion the
Department's SQL database driven website, the design and development of Department -wide print
publications, and the design and implementation of grants databases and information management
strategies utilized by eight individual program administrators.
Earlier in her career, Andrea served as Collections Photographer and Digital Imaging Technician at
the Wolfsonian — FIU in Miami Beach, Florida and as Gallery Manager at the National Technical
Institute for the Deaf Art Gallery in Rochester, New York. She has also taught photography and
bookbinding techniques to children at the Bass Museum School of Art in Miami Beach, Florida.
Andrea is an accomplished photographer and graphic designer. She holds a Masters of Business
Administration (MBA) degree un Marketing and h'-ntrepreneurship from Florida International
University, in Miami, Florida. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in fine art
photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York, with a minor in
oral and written communications. She is a graduate of Stoneleigh-Burnham School, a college
preparatory school for girls in Greenfield, Massachusetts, where she was in residence from 1985-
1989. She has received formal studio -based training in various art forms, including photography,
criticism, ceramics, painting, illustration, printmaking, collage, weaving, calligraphy, dance (ballet, tap,
Jazz, modern, acrobatics), piano and musical theater.
Andrea currently serves on the board of Patrons of Exceptional Artists and advises the boards of
various other arts groups, including Miami Lyric Opera and Homestead Community Concerts. She
serves as a grant panel member annually for the State of Honda and other fund' agencies. She lives
in Oral Gables with her husband, Luis M. O'Naghten, an attorney specializing in Latin American
International Arbitration at Baker & McKenzie; their three daughters, Isabel, Crisdria, and Carolina;
and two l~ ntlebucher Mountain Dog puppies—Hoya and Saxa.
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PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND WORKPLAN
FEES
Rhodes Arts will provide all services in accordance with the workplan set forth by the Village of
Pinecrest in the RFP for a fee of $25,800 annually, to be paid in 12 equal, monthly installments
of $2,150. Assuming 8 proposals during the contract term, this breaks down to $3,225 per proposal.
On an hourly basis, as our rate of $72/hour, this is roughly 45 hours per proposal, or one work week.
WORKPLAN
Rhodes Arts will work closely with appropriate staff at the Office of the Village Manager, Village of
Pinecrest to identify and complete grant applications to county, state, and federal government
programs for which Village of Pinecrest is interested and eligible to apply. Wherever possible,
Rhodes ,Arts will also work to complete grant applications to foundations who allow municipalities
(non 501(c)(3) entities) to apply.
This workplan assumes that all work to contract and report on awarded grants will be performed by
the Office of the Village Manager, but Rhodes Arts will be available to assist and advise during the
processing of post -award documents.
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01M
ROSRDOERSSOCIRTES
August 2, 2016
Village of Pinecrest
12645 Pinecrest Parkway
Pinecrest, FL 33156
Attention: Angela Gasca, Administrative Services Manager
Project: RESEARCH, PREPARATION & SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE
VILLAGE OF PINECREST
Description of Services: For professional services to be rendered in connection with the research, writing and
submittal of grant applications on behalf of the Village of Pinecrest, as follows:
• Month 1 of the contract will consist of meeting with key village staff (to be determined by the village) to assess
current village needs that could be funded, in whole or in part, through grants; the deliverable for Month I will be
a spreadsheet describing potential grant sources for which the village is eligible and which align with the village's
funding interests.
• Months 2 — 12 also will consist of the preparation and submittal of a total of 8 grant applications on behalf of the
village. The specific grant applications will be determined jointly by Rosado & Associates and the village.
Terms and Conditions: Compensation shall be a Flat sum of $2,000 per month.
If acceptable to you, 1 will accept a signed and scanned copy of this form as written authorization to proceed with the
assignment.
Thank you very much for this opportunity to be of service to the Village of Pinecrest.
Rosado & Associates
Ralph Rosado, PhD, AICP, President
Accepted By:
Date:
Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM, Village Manager
(305) 5884364 ♦ ralph@ralphrosado.com ♦ 3472 SW 22 Terrace, Miami, FL 33145
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ROSADO & ASSOCIATES - PARTIAL LIST OF GRANTS & LOANS
OBTAINED
Grant Name Project Name Agency Amount
Obtained
CITY OF CORAL GABLES
MPO Municipal Grant Program
City -Wide Bicycle Master Plan
Metropolitan Planning Organization
$44,000
Land & Water Conservation Fund
Granada Waterway Park
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$150,000
Disabled Permit Parking Fine Program
ADA Accessibility Imp.
MDC Office of ADA Coordination
$13,263
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
Jaycee Park
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$200,000
Disabled Permit Parking Fine Program
ADA Accessibility Imp.
MDC Office of ADA Coordination
S51,764
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
Salvadore Park
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$150,000
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
lCoral Bay Park
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$100,000
MPO Municipal Grant Program
City -Wide Trolley Feasibility Study
Metropolitan Planning Organization
$49,750
CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
Westside Park
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
S200,000
Natural Restoration Grant
JPioneer Park
1171, Dept. of Environmental Protection
$50,000
CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
iWestland Gardens Park (Acquisition)
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$200,000
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
lWestland Gardens Park
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
S200,000
CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH
State Surface Water Grant Program
Highland Village Drainage Project
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
S400,000
State Wastewater Grant Program
Highland Village Drainage Project
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$1,250,000
Federal Wastewater Grant Program
Highland Village Wastewater System
US -Env. Protection Agency
$902,750
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
Surface Water Restoration Grant Program
City-wide Drainage System Imp.
FL llept. of Environmental Protection
$281,250
Wastewater Fac. Restoration Grant Program
City-wide Sanitary Sewer Imp.
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$500,000
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OBTAINED
Grant Name Project Name Agency Amount
OUtained
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
Segal Park Gymnasium
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$150,000
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
Acquisition of land for new City park
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$100,000
Empowerment Zone Application
New Business Incentives Program
Federal Empowerment Zone [nit. / MDC
$2,000,000
Community Development Block Grant
ingram Park Imp.
US -HUD / MDC
$239,000
State Revolving Fund Loan
City-wide Sanitary Sewer Imp.
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$1,906,000
CITY OF RMERA BEACH
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
Park & Marina Development
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$200,000
Florida Inland Navigation District Grant
Park & Marina Development
Florida Inland Navigation District
$100,000
Land & Water Conservation Fund
Park & Marina Development
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$150,000
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
Acquisition of land for new City park
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$200,000
Community Development Block Grant
Murray Park Pool Facility
US -HUD / MDC
$250,000
Community Development Block Grant
Street & Drainage System Imp.
US -HUD / MDC
$200,000
Community Development Block Grant
AIDS Testing and Counseling
US -HUD / MDC
$50,000
Safe Neighborhood Parks Grants
Murray Park Development
MDC Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond
$500,000
Surface Water Restoration Grant
City-wide Draina a Imp.
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$1,000,000
Streetsca a Improvements
Downtown Road Improvements
US Dept. of Commerce
$850,000
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
Murray Park Pool Facility
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$200,000
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
Murray Park Imp.
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$1 I2,500
CITY OF SWEETWATER
Legislative Line Item
Street & Drainage System Imp.
State of Florida Legislature
$275,000
Safe Neighborhood Parks Challenge Gran[
Land Acquisition for use as parks
MDC Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond
$352,900
a3n016
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ROSADOPARTIAL
OBTAINED
Grant Name Project Name Agency Amount
Obtained
DCA Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Overtime hours for City Police Officers
Florida Dept. of Community Affairs
$2,959
Safe Neighborhood Parks Challenge Grant
Jorge Mas Canosa Youth Center
MDC Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond
$641,000
Dept. of Comm. Affairs Contingency Funds
Jorge Mas Canosa Youth Center
Florida Dept. of Community Affairs
$25,000
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
Ronselli Park
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$50,000
Drug Agency Crime Reduction Grant
Police Department imp.
US Department of Justice
$90,625
MDC Human Services / CBO Grant
Mildred & Claude Pepper Seniors Center
Miami Dade County
$228,999
MDC Commission Funds
Street & Drainage System Imp.
Miami Dade County Commission
$50,000
South Florida Water Mgmt. District Funds
Street & Drainage System Imp.
South Florida Water Mgmt. District
$157,000
George W. Jenkins Foundation Grant
Jorge Mas Canosa Youth Center
George W. Jenkins Foundation
$2,500
Do Right Foundation Grant
Jorge Mas Canosa Youth Center
Do Right Foundation
$8,500
Stop Violence Against Women Grant
Center Against Violence Toward Women
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement
$39,940
5% Local Government Share CDBG
Assist low-income residents
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement
$5,980
Alliance for the Aging
Mildred & Claude Pepper Seniors Center
$620,467
Federal Excise Tax Refund
lRefund of gas tax for City
IState of Florida
$5,570
Community Development Block Grant
I Street & Drainage System Imp.
US -HUD / MDC
$500,000
CITY OF WEST MIAMI
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
Edmund P. Cooper Park Imp.
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$50,000
Surface Water Restoration Grant
City-wide Drainage Imp.
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$500,000
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
West Miami Youth Center Imp.
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$50,000
Community Development Block Grant
Street & Drainage System Imp.
US -HUD / MDC
$100,000
South Florida Water Mgmt. District Grant
Replace drainage pipes
South Florida Water Mgmt. District
$250,000
Dept. of Env. Resources Mgmt. Grant
Replace drainage pipes
Florida Dept. of Env. Resources
$100,000
8132016
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ROSADO PARTIAL LIST OF GRANTS & LOANS
OBTAINED
Grant Name Project Name Agency Amount
Obtained
TOWN OF MEDLEY
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
Medley Linear Park
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$112,500
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE
FL Recreational Dev. Assistance Program
IVillage Green Park
IFL Dept. of Environmental Protection
$50,000
PRIVATE AND NON-PROFIT CLIENTS
Public Space Challenge Grant
Construction of Downtown Bus Shelter
Miami Foundation
$22,000
Partners in Progress Grant
Revitalization Plan for Liberty City
Citi Foundation
$200,000
Community Challenge Grant
Operations of a Nonprofit
Miami Foundation
$15,000
Assorted Bank Grants
Operations of a Nonprofit
Citi, Chase, Wells Fargo, Gibraltar Banks
$500,000
MDC Youth Crime Task Force Small Programs
Family, School & Friends Program
MDC Department of Human Services
S25,000
Alliance for Human Services
Safe Child Program
MDC Alliance for Human Services
$36,094
So. FL Community Urban Resources Parinerhip
Gold Coast Ecosystem Awareness Init. I
US Dept. of Agriculture
$50,000
MDC-OCED Commercial Revitalization Grant
IBuilding & Parking Lot Imp. JMDC
OCED
$68,181
8/3312016
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CONTRACT FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
ATTACHMENT A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN ECOSTRATA
SERVICES AND THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST
• SCOPE OF SERVICES
• PRICING AND COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST
AND
Ecostrata Services
THIS AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made effective as of the 15th day of
December, 2019 (the "Effective Date'), by and between the VILLAGE OF PINECREST,
FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation, whose principal address is 12645 Pinecrest Parkway,
Pinecrest, Florida 33156 (hereinafter the "Village"), and Ecostrata Services, a Florida Corporation,
whose address is 1544 Murcia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 (hereinafter the
"Consultant").
WHEREAS, the Consultant will perform Grant Writing services on behalf of the
Village, all as further set forth in the Proposal dated July 8, 2016, attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" (the "Services"); and
WHEREAS, the Consultant and Village, through mutual negotiation, have agreed upon a
fee for the Services; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to engage the Consultant to perform the Services and
provide the deliverables as specified below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained
herein, the Consultant and the Village agree as follows:
1. Scope of Services.
1.1 Consultant shall provide the Services set forth in the Proposal attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
1.2 Consultant shall furnish all reports, documents, information obtained
pursuant to this Agreement, and recommendations during the term of this
Agreement (hereinafter "Deliverables").
2. Term/Commencement Date.
2.1 This Agreement shall become effective upon the Effective Date and shall
remain in effect for 12 months thereafter, unless earlier terminated in
accordance with Paragraph 8.
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2.2 Consultant agrees that time is of the essence and Consultant shall complete
the Services within the term of this Agreement, unless extended by the
Village Manager.
3. Compensation and Payment.
3.1 Compensation for Services provided by Consultant shall be in accordance
with the Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A." Compensation pursuant to
this Agreement for the Services shall not exceed $24.000.00.
3.2 Consultant shall deliver an invoice to Village no more often than once per
month detailing Services completed and the amount due to Consultant under
this Agreement. Fees shall be paid in arrears each month, pursuant to
Consultant's invoice, which shall be $2,000 per month. The Village shall pay
the Consultant in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act after
approval and acceptance of the Services by the Village Manager.
4. Subconsultants.
4.1 The Consultant shall be responsible for all payments to any subconsultants
and shall maintain responsibility for all work related to the Services.
4.2 Consultant may only utilize the services of a particular subconsultant with
the prior written approval of the Village Manager, which approval shall be
granted or withheld in the Village Manager's sole and absolute discretion.
5. Wine's Responsibilities.
5.1 Village shall make available any maps, plans, existing studies, reports, staff
and representatives, and other data pertinent to the Services and in
possession of the Village, and provide criteria requested by Consultant to
assist Consultant in performing the Services.
5.2 Upon Consultant's request, Village shall reasonably cooperate in arranging
access to public information that may be required for Consultant to perform
the Services.
b. Consultant's Responsibilities.
6.1 The Consultant shall exercise the same degree of care, skill and diligence in
the performance of the Services as is ordinarily provided by a consultant
under similar circumstances. If at any time during the term of this
Agreement or during the application life of a grant covered under this
Agreement, it is determined that the Consultant's Deliverables or Services
are incorrect, not properly rendered, defective, or fail to conform to Village
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requests, the Consultant shall at Consultant's sole expense, immediately
correct its Deliverables or Services.
6.2 The Consultant hereby warrants and represents that at all times during the term
of this Agreement it shall maintain in good standing all required licenses,
certifications and permits required under Federal, State and local laws
applicable to and necessary to perform the Services for Village as an
independent contractor of the Village.
7. Conflict of Interest.
7.1 To avoid any conflict of interest or any appearance thereof, Consultant shall
not, for the term of this Agreement, provide any consulting services to any
private sector entities (developers, corporations, real estate investors, etc.),
with any current, or foreseeable, adversarial issues in the Village.
8. Termination.
8.1 The Village Manager, without cause, may terminate this Agreement upon
five (5) calendar days written notice to the Consultant, or immediately with
cause.
8.2 Upon receipt of the Village's written notice of termination, Consultant shall
immediately stop work on the project unless directed otherwise by the
Village Manager.
8.3 In the event of termination by the Village, the Consultant shall be paid for
all work accepted by the Village Manager up to the date of termination,
provided that the Consultant has first complied with the provisions of
Paragraph 8.4.
8.4 The Consultant shall transfer all books, records, reports, working drafts,
documents, maps, and data pertaining to the Services and the project to the
Village, in a hard copy or electronic format within fourteen (14) days from
the date of the written notice of termination or the date of expiration of this
Agreement.
9. Insurance.
The Village has waived insurance requirements for the Consultant for this project.
10. Nondiscrimination.
10.1 During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate
against any of its employees or applicants for employment because of their
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race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and to abide by all Federal and
State laws regarding nondiscrimination
11. Attorneys' Fees and Waiver of Jury Trial.
11.1 In the event of any litigation arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover its attorneys' fees and costs, including the
fees and expenses of any paralegals, law clerks and legal assistants, and
including fees and expenses charged for representation at both the trial and
appellate levels.
11.2 IN THE EVENT OF ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF THIS
AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY HEREBY KNOWINGLY,
IRREVOCABLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES
ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.
12. Indemnification.
12.1 Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless the Village, its officers,
agents and employees, from and against any and all demands, claims, losses,
suits, liabilities, causes of action, judgment or damages, arising from
Consultant's negligent acts, errors, or omissions arising out of the
performance or non-performance of any provision of this Agreement,
including, but not limited to, liabilities arising from contracts between the
Consultant and third parties made pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant
shall reimburse the Village for all its expenses including reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs incurred in and about the defense of any such claim
or investigation and for any judgment or damages arising from Consultant's
negligent performance or non-performance of this Agreement.
12.2 The provisions of this section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
13. Notices/Authorized Representatives.
13.1 Any notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
deemed to have been properly given if transmitted by hand -delivery, by
registered or certified mail with postage prepaid return receipt requested, or
by a private postal service, addressed to the parties (or their successors) at
the following addresses:
For the Village: Yocelyn Galiano
Village Manager
Village of Pinecrest
12645 Pinecrest Parkway
Pinecrest, FL 33156
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With a copy to: Mitchell Bierman, Esq.
Village Attorney
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 700
Coral Gables, FL 33134
For the Consultant: Robert Ruano
President
Ecostrata Services
1544 Murcia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
14. Governiny, Law and Venue.
14.1 This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the
laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any proceedings arising out of this
Agreement shall be proper exclusively in Miami -Dade County, Florida.
15. Entire Aareement/Modification/Amendment.
15.1 This writing contains the entire Agreement of the parties and supersedes
any prior oral or written representations. No representations were made or
relied upon by either party, other than those that are expressly set forth
herein.
15.2 No agent, employee, or other representative of either party is empowered to
modify or amend the terms of this Agreement, unless executed with the
same formality as this document.
15.3 Consultant represents that is an entity validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of Florida. The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement by Consultant have been duly authorized, and this Agreement is
binding on Consultant and enforceable against Consultant in accordance
with its terms. No consent of any other person or entity to such execution,
delivery and performance is required.
16. Ownership and Access to Records and Audits.
16.1 Consultant acknowledges that all inventions, innovations, improvements,
developments, methods, designs, analyses, drawings, reports, compiled
information, and all similar or related information (whether patentable or
not) which relate to Services to the Village which are conceived, developed
or made by Consultant during the term of this Agreement ("Work Product")
belong to the Village. Consultant shall promptly disclose such Work
Product to the Village and perform all actions reasonably requested by the
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Village (whether during or after the term of this Agreement) to establish
and confirm such ownership (including, without limitation, assignments,
powers of attorney and other instruments).
16.2 Consultant agrees to keep and maintain public records in Consultant's
possession or control in connection with Consultant's performance under
this Agreement. Consultant additionally agrees to comply specifically with
the provisions of Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes. Consultant shall
ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from
public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed, except as
authorized by law, for the duration of the Agreement, and following
completion of the Agreement until the records are transferred to the Village.
16.3 Upon request from the Village's custodian of public records, Consultant
shall provide the Village with a copy of the requested records or allow the
records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does
not exceed the cost provided by Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as
otherwise provided by law.
16.4 Unless otherwise provided by law, any and all records, including but not
limited to reports, surveys, and other data and documents provided or
created in connection with this Agreement are and shall remain the property
of the Village.
16.5 Upon completion of this Agreement or in the event of termination by either
party, any and all public records relating to the Agreement in the possession
of the Consultant shall be delivered by the Consultant to the Village
Manager, at no cost to the Village, within seven (7) days. All such records
stored electronically by Consultant shall be delivered to the Village in a
format that is compatible with the Village's information technology
systems. Once the public records have been delivered upon completion or
termination of this Agreement, the Consultant shall destroy any and all
duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from
public records disclosure requirements.
16.6 Any compensation due to Consultant shall be withheld until all records are
received as provided herein.
16.7 Consultant's failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section
shall result in the immediate termination of this Agreement by the Village.
Notice Pursuant to Section 119.0701(2)(a), Florida Statutes
IF THE CONSULTANT HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING
THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA
STATUTES, TO THE CONSULTANT'S DUTY TO
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17.
18.
19.
20.
PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS
CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS.
Custodian of Records: Guido H. Inguanzo, Jr.
Mailing address:
Telephone number:
Email:
Nonassienability.
12645 Pinecrest Parkway
Pinecrest, FL 33156
305-234-2121
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17.1 This Agreement shall not be assignable by Consultant unless such
assignment is first approved by the Village Manager. The Village is relying
upon the apparent qualifications and expertise of the Consultant, and such
firm's familiarity with the Village's area, circumstances and desires.
Severability.
18.1 If any term or provision of this Agreement shall to any extent be held invalid
or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected
thereby, and each remaining term and provision of this Agreement shall be
valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Independent Contractor.
19.1 The Consultant and its employees, volunteers and agents shall be and
remain an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of the
Village with respect to all of the acts and services performed by and under
the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not in any way be
construed to create a partnership, association or any other kind of joint
undertaking, enterprise or venture between the parties.
Compliance with Laws.
20.1 The Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and lawful orders of public authorities in carrying out Services
under this Agreement, and in particular shall obtain all required permits
from all jurisdictional agencies to perform the Services under this
Agreement at its own expense.
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21. Waiver.
21.1 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 construed as a waiver
of the violation or breach, or of any future violation, breach or wrongful
conduct.
22. Survival of Provisions.
22.1 Any terms or conditions of either this Agreement that require acts beyond
the date of the term of the Agreement, shall survive termination of the
Agreement, shall remain in full force and effect unless and until the terms
or conditions are completed and shall be fully enforceable by either party.
23. Prohibition of Contingency Fees.
23.1 The Consultant warrants that it has not employed or retained any company
or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the
Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not paid or
agreed to pay any person(s), company, corporation, individual or firm, other
than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant, any fee,
commission, percentage, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon
or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
24. Public Entity Crimes Affidavit.
24.1 Consultant shall comply with Section 287.133, Florida Statutes (Public
Entity Crimes Statute), notification of which is hereby incorporated herein
by reference, including execution of any required affidavit.
25. Counterparts.
25.1 This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original and such counterparts shall constitute one and
the same instrument.
[Remainder of page intentionally left blank. Signature pages follow.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date
written below their signatures.
FOR THE CONSULTANT:
ECOSTRATA SERVICES, a Florida
Corporation
Name: obert Ruano
Title: President
Date Executed:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day
and date first above written.
FOR THE VILLAGE:
VILLAGE OF
Florida municW
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Attest:
0
Guido H. Ing4aKzo, Jy!CMC
Village Clerk
Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency:
By:
Mitchell Bierman, Esq.
Village Attorney
lyn Gaflianjd, ICMA-CM
;e Manager
Executed: I L
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Scope of Services are those contained in the Proposal dated July 8, 2016, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
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�IEC:OSTMIiA
SLHVILIN
221 Aragon Ave., Ste. 204
Coral Gables, FL 33134
rirua no @ecostratas.co m
305-962-6142
July 8, 2016
Yocelyn Galiano
Village Manager
Village of Pinecrest
12645 Pinecrest Parkway
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
Dear Ms. Galiano,
Thank you for yourtime yesterday, along with Maria Menendez and Mark Spanioli, to discuss the village's needs
as it relates to grant funding for capital projects. It was a pleasure meeting with you.
As we discussed, I started Ecostrata Services six years ago in order to assist cities and nonprofits to access funds
by way of grants or relationships with government entities. Prior to that, I was the Director of Grants and
Sustainability for the City of Miami — responsible for all city grant applications. In a relatively short time, my
company has helped a number of entities raise over $6.5 million in grants and contracts from a variety of
sources: Federal, State, Foundation and Loral funders. Some of our current municipal clients include West
Miami, Sweetwater, El Portal and Palmetto Bay. For further information on our company, please also see
www.ecostratas.com.
We work with our clients by getting to know their needs and then finding the right fit for their project. From our
preliminary conversation, I understand you are interested in grants related to US-1 beautification, potable &
storm water infrastructure, park improvements, and solar panels on village hall. I believe we can help you by
providing grant research and grant writing assistance in order to raise funds for these projects, and others you
may Identify.
I would propose an annual professional services contract to prepare and submit 8 (eight) grant applications on
your behalf. For these services I propose a flat monthly rate of $2,000 for 12 months for a total of $24,000 for
the year. Under this scenario, we would work with the appropriate Subject Matter Expert, with the
understanding that Ecostrata Services would prepare and submit all applications.
Thank you again for your time. I look forward working with you.
r
Sin rely,
Robert Ruano
President
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CONTRACT FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
ATTACHMENT B
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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ATTACHMENT B
CONTRACT FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Insurance & Indemnification Requirements
Insurance
A 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 of or 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 for whose acts any of them may be liable.
B. No insurance required by the CITY shall be issued or written by a surplus lines carrier unless authorized
in writing by the CITY and such authorization shall be at the CITY's 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 by the 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
to be performed; (b) claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or
death of the FIRM's employees; (c) claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or
death of any 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 of injury to or
destruction of tangible property, including loss of use resulting there from; (f) claims for damages because
of bodily injury, death of a person or property damage arising out of ownership, maintenance or use of a
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 Genera ft, 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 CITY (or for such duration as is otherwise
specified hereinafter), the insurance coverage written on Florida approved forms and as 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: Employers' Liability
at the 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 $1,000,000 combined single
limit per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, including:
• Personal Injury: $1,000,000;
• Medical Insurance: $5,000 per person;
• Property Damage: $500,000 each occurrence;
_Umbrella Commercial Comprehensive General Liability, insurance shall be written on a Florida approved
form with the same coverage as the primary insurance policy but in the amount of $1,000,000 per claim and
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$2,000,000 Annual Aggregate. Coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of
the Comprehensive General Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Services
Office, and must include:
(a) Premises and Operation
(b) Independent Contractors
(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.
Business Automobile Liability with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) plus an additional
One Million Dollar ($1,000,000.00) umbrella per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and
Property Damage Liability. Umbrella coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest
edition of the Business Automobile Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by with the state of
Florida, and must include:
(a) Owned Vehicles.
(b) Hired and Non -Owned Vehicles
(c) Employers' Non -Ownership
Subcontracts: The FIRM agrees that if any part of the Work under the Contract is sublet, the subcontract shall
contain the same insurance provision as set forth in these insurance and indemnification requirements, other than
the Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance and substituting the word Subcontractor for the word FIRM where
applicable.
Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance (Builders' Risky IF APPLICABLE:
A In the event that this contract involves the construction of a structure, the CONTRACTOR shall
maintain, with an Insurance Company or Insurance Companies acceptable to the CITY, "Broad" form/All
Risk Insurance on buildings and structures, including Vandalism & Malicious Mischief coverage, while in the
course of construction, including foundations, additions, attachments and all permanent fixtures belonging
to and constituting a part of said buildings or structures. The policy or policies shall also cover
machinery, if the cost of machinery is included in the Contract, or if the machinery is located in a building
that is being renovated by reason of this contract. The amount of insurance must, at all times, be at least
equal to the replacement and actual cash value of the insured property. The policy shall be in the name of
the CITY and the CONTRACTOR, as their interest may appear, and shall also cover the interests of all
Subcontractors performing Work.
B. All of the provisions set forth in the Miscellaneous section below shall apply to this coverage unless it
would be clearly not applicable.
Miscellaneous:
A 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 the period of this 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 in this section and so as to maintain
coverage during the life of this Contract.
B. All deductibles must be declared by the FIRM and must be approved by the CITY. At the option of the
CITY, either the FIRM shall eliminate or reduce such deductible or the FIRM shall procure a Bond, in a
form satisfactory to the CITY covering the same.
C. 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 at any time to 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 provided in this Agreement.
D. Before starting the Work, the FIRM shall deliver to the CITY and CONSULTANT 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
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telephone number of the insurance agent or broker through whom the policy was obtained. The insurer
shall be rated A.VII or better per A.M. Best's Key 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 full force and effect for the duration of the contract period with the
CITY. The FIRM may be required by the CITY, at its sole discretion, to provide a "certified copy" of the
Policy (as defined in Article I of 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:
(1) 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 injury", 'property
damage', 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 B'
(2) a policy provision or an endorsement with substantially similar provisions as follows:
"This policy shall not be 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 by certified mail, with
proof of delivery to the City."
E. If the FIRM is providing professional services, such as would be provided by an architect, engineer,
attorney, or accountant, to name a few, then in such event and in addition to the above requirements,
the FIRM shall also provide Professional Liability Insurance on a Florida approved form in the amount of
$1,000,000 with deductible per claim if any, not to exceed 5% of the limit of liability providing for all
sums which the FIRM shall become 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, in the
amount and under the terms specified above, which is also acceptable. No insurance shall be issued by a
surplus lines carrier unless authorized in writing by the city at the city's sole, absolute and unfettered
discretion.
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 or anyone acting through or on behalf of the Contractor.
B. The Contractor shall indemnify, 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 fees, 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 of South
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 of a negligent error, omission, misconduct, or any gross negligence, intentional act or harmful
conduct of the Contractor, its contractor/subcontractor or any of their officers, directors, agents, representatives,
employees, or assigns, or anyone acting through or on behalf of any of them, 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 equity brought against
them and arising from the negligent error, omission, or act of the Contractor, its Sub -Contractor or any of their
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agents, representatives, employees, or assigns, and/or arising out of, or incident to, this Agreement, or incident to
or resulting from the performance or non-performance of the Contractor's obligations under this AGREEMENT.
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 of actions or omissions of the Contractor, its
contractor/subcontractor or any of their agents, representatives, employees, or assigns, or anyone acting through
or on behalf of the them, and arising out of or concerning the work or event that is occurring on the CITY's
property. In reviewing, approving or rejecting any submissions or acts of the Contractor, CITY in no way assumes
or shares responsibility or liability for the acts or omissions of the Contractor, its contractor/subcontractor or any
of their agents, representatives, employees, or assigns, or anyone acting through or on behalf of them.
E. The Contractor has the duty to provide a defense with an attorney or law firm approved by the City
of South Miami, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld.
F. However, as to design professional contracts, and pursuant to Section 725.08 (1), Florida Statutes,
none of the 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, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful
conduct of the design professional and other persons employed or utilized by the design professional in the
performance of the contract.
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ECOSTRATA SERVICES INC
EjUng Information
Document Number
P10000006067
FEVEIN Number
27-1763984
Date Filed
01/21/2010
Effective Date
01 /21/2010
State
FL
Status
ACTIVE
Principal Address
1544 Murcia Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Changed: 04/12/2018
Mai ing Address
1544 Murcia Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Changed: 04/12/2018
Registered Agent Name & Address
RUANO, ROBERT
1544 Murcia Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Address Changed: 04/12/2018
Officer/Director Detail
Name & Address
Title PRESIDENT
RUANO, ROBERT
1544 Murcia Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Tapia, Laura C, Esq. I
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DOCUMENT# P10000006067
Entity Name: ECOSTRATA SERVICES INC
Current Principal Place of Business:
1544 MURCIA AVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
Current Mailing Address:
1544 MURCIA AVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 US
FEI Number: 274763984
Name and Address of Current Registered Agent:
RUANO,ROBERT
1544 MURCIA AVE
CORAL GABLES. FL 33134 US
FILED
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Secretary of State
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Certificate of Status Desired: No
The above named entity submits this statement for the purpose of changing Its registered office or regWerad agent, or both, In the State of Florida.
SIGNATURE:
Electronic Signature of Registered Agent Date
OfficerfDirector Detail:
Title PRESIDENT Title OFFICER
Name RUANO, ROBERT Name TAPIA, LAURA C ESQ.
Address 1544 MURCIA AVE. Address 1544 MURCIA AVE.
City -State -Zip: CORAL GABLES FL 33134 City -State -Zip: CORAL GABLES FL 33134
I hereby cerhry that the intomw6w b►dkatad an this report or supptementel raped Is true and accurate and that my electronic signature shall have the same legal enact as if made under
oath; that I am an oftker or diroctor of tho ccrporotian or the receiver or trustee ompawored to execute this report as required by Chapter 607, Florida Statutes; and that my name appears
above, or on an attachment with all other dke empowered.
SIGNATURE: ROBERT RUANO PRESIDENT 04/15/2019
Electronic Signature of Signing Officer/Dlrector Detail
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MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW
Published Daly except Saturday. Sunday and
Legal Holidays
Miami. Mlaml-Dade County. Florida
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE:
Before the undersigned aulhonty personally appeared
GUILLERMO GARCIA, who on oath says that he or she is the
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, Legal Notices of the Miami Daily
Business Review frk/a Miami Review. a daily (except
Saturday. Sunday and Legal Holidays) newspaper.
published at Miami in Miami -Dade County, Florida: that the
attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Advertisement
of Notice in the matter of
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI- PUBLIC HEARINGS- MAR. 3, 2020
in the XXXX Court,
was published in said newspaper in the issues of
02/21/2020
Arrant further says that the said Miami Daily Business
Review is a newspaper published at Miami, in said Miami -Dade
County, Florida and that the said newspaper has heretofore
been continuously published in said Miami -Dade County, Florida
each day (except Saturday. Sunday and Legal Holidays) and
has been entered as second class mail matter at the post
office in Miami in said Miami -Dade County, Florida. for a period
of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached
copy of advertisement: and affianl funher says that he or she
has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation
any discount, rebate. commission or refund for the purpose of
securing this ativertisement for publication in the said
GUILLERMO GARCIA personally known to me
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE -IS -HEREBY given that the City Commission of the -Gify of Seat
Miami, Florida will conduct Public Hearing(s) at its regular City Commission
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in
the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, to consider the following
items
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a multi -year
piggyback agreement with Ecostmta Services for Grant Writing and
authorizing a budget transfer.
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and to enter into
a multi -year contract with iSwim Academy, LLC for swim lesson services
and other related organized aquatics programs.
A resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and to enter into a
multi -year agreement with Somerset Academy for limited use of outdoor
and indoor facilities located at Murray Park and Gibson -Bethel Community
Center.
An Ordinance relating to the gays Schedule of Face, and Fines; amending
ordinance 05-20-2359 to revise the Parking Division Schedule of Fees.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article I, Section 24.7 of the Gty of South
Miami Code of Ordinances, regarding the disposition of surplus property.
An Ordinance of the City of South Miami, Florida, adopting a 20-year
water supply facilities work plan and amending the City's Comprehensive
Plan to strengthen coordination between water supply and local land use
planning as required by Florida Law.
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
For further information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at:
305-663-6340.
Nkenga A. Payne, CMC
City Clerk
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the public
that it a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Board, Agency
or Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such
purpose, affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the
City of South Miami, Florida will conduct Public Heating(s) at its
regular City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 3.
2020, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers,
6130 Sunset Drive, to consider the following item(s):
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a multi -year
piggyback agreement with Ecoslrala Services for Grant Writing and
authorizing a budget transfer.
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and to enter
into a multi -year contract with iSwim Academy. LLC for swim
lesson services and other related organized aquatics programs.
A resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and to enter
into a multi -year agreement with Somerset Academy for limited
use of outdoor and indoor facilities located at Murray Park and
Gibson -Bethel Community Center.
An Ordinance relating to the City's Schedule of Fees and Fines;
amending ordinance 05-20-2359 to revise the Parking Division
Schedule of Fees.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 1. Section 24.7 of the
City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, regarding the disposition
of surplus property.
An Ordinance of the City of South Miami. Florida, adopting a
20-year water supply facilities work plan and amending the Cily-S
Comprehensive Plan to strengthen coordination between water
supply and local land use planning as required by Florida Law.
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
For further information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at:
305-663-6340.
Nkenga A. Payne, CMC
City Clerk
Pursuant n, Florida Statutes 286,0105. the City hereby advises the public that if a person
decides in appeal any decision made by this Board, Agency or Commission with respect
to any matter considered at its meeting or hearin& he or she will need a record of the
proceedings. and that for such purpose. affected person may need uo ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based.
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