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County Administrator's Report 7. 9.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Budget & Finance Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning a Derelict Vessel Removal Grant, in the Amount of $8,590, from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management
That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Agreement No. 20133 relating to the Derelict Vessel Removal Grant for Fiscal Year 2020 which provides up to $8,590 in grant funding from FWC.
Note: The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of the following language:
- Paragraph 29, SEVERABILITY, CHOICE OF LAW, AND CHOICE OF VENUE, (page 17 of 20), last sentence, "Any action in connection herewith, in law or equity, shall be brought in Leon County, Florida, to the exclusion of all other lawful venues."
- Paragraph 31, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, (page 18 of 20), "As part of the consideration of this Agreement, the Parties hereby waive trial by jury in any action or proceeding brought by any party against any other party pertaining to any matter whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement, or with the products or services provided under this Agreement, including but not limited to any claim by the Grantee of quantum meruit.”
| Vendor/Contractor |
Amount |
Contract Number |
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects
Cost Center 220339, Derelict Vessels Grant
Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects
Cost Center 220807, Vehicle Registration Fees |
$8,590 |
FWC 20133 |
[Funding Source: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center 220339, Derelict Vessels Grant; Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center 220807, Vehicle Registration Fees] |
| BACKGROUND: |
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced a Derelict Vessel Removal Funding Opportunity Grant to fund removal of vessels that have been declared “derelict” by law enforcement officers pursuant to Florida Statutes. Escambia County Department of Natural Resources Management Marine Resources Division (MRD) has identified the 33ft motor-vessel Slainte Mhath that recently sank in Bayou Chico, and has requested and received a declaration of “derelict” status by FWC.
MRD has obtained five written price quotes (lowest price $8,590) for removal and transport of the Slainte Mhath to Perdido Landfill for disposal. MRD submitted a Grant application to FWC to fund the $8,590 cost of removal and transport of Slainte Mhath to Perdido Landfill. Landfill tipping fee with be funded by the County portion of Vessel Registration Fees. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
| Vendor/Contractor |
Amount |
Contract Number |
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects
Cost Center 220339 Derelict Vessels Grant
Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects
Cost Center 220807, Vehicle Registration Fees |
$8,590 |
FWC 20133 |
Funding Source: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center 220339, Derelict Vessels Grant; Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center 220807, Vehicle Registration Fees |
| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| The Grant Agreement was reviewed by Kristin Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| No additional impact to personnel associated with this recommendation. |
| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
| Board Policy II.A. |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| The Department of Natural Resources Management, Marine Resources Division, will continue coordination with FWC on all activities associated with the Grant Agreement and derelict vessel removal and disposal. |
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