Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Grant Agreement between CMB & Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center 20 20 - 3 1 1 16
MIAMI BEACH
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 GRANT AGREEMENT
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This GRANT AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of
, 2023 by and between the City of Miami Beach, Florida (hereinafter the
"City"), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, a Florida not-for-profit
corporation (hereinafter the "Grantee"). This Agreement is effective retroactively to October 1,
2023, the "Effective Date."
ARTICLE I / GRANT DESCRIPTION
GRANTEE: Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
GRANTEE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: Theodora Long
ADDRESS: 6767 Crandon Boulevard
CITY, STATE, ZIP: Key Biscayne, FL 33149
PHONE, FAX, E-MAIL: Theodoralong@biscaynenaturecenter.org
GRANT AMOUNT: $15,000
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: See Exhibit 1 hereto
GRANT PROJECT BUDGET: See Exhibit 2 hereto
GRANT TERM: October 1, 2023— September 30, 2024
EXPENDITURE DEADLINE: September 30, 2024
PROJECT COMPLETION DATE: September 30, 2024
INITIAL REPORT DEADLINE: May 1, 2024
FINAL REPORT DEADLINE: September 30, 2024
REQUEST DEADLINE: September 30, 2024
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.
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ARTICLE Il /GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. PARTIES: The parties to this Agreement are the Grantee listed in Article I, and the
City, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida. The City
has delegated the responsibility of administering this Grant to the City Manager or the
City Manager's authorized designee (the "Contract Administrator").
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Grantee may only use the Grant for the purposes
that are specifically described in the Project Description, attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
Any modification to Exhibit 1, Project Description, shall not be effective unless approved
by a written amendment to this Agreement signed by the City and Grantee. Grantee
agrees that all funding provided by the City pursuant to this Agreement will be used
exclusively for goods or services to be provided within the City of Miami Beach.
3. GRANT PROJECT BUDGET: Subject to the availability of City funds, the
maximum amount payable to Grantee for goods or services rendered under this
Agreement shall not exceed the Grant Amount as set forth in Article I of this Agreement.
Grantee agrees that should available City funding be reduced, the amount payable under
this Agreement will be reduced at the sole option of the City of Miami Beach. All of the
grantee's expenditures are subject to the terms of this Agreement, and as specified in the
Grant Project Budget, attached hereto as Exhibit 2. Any modification to Exhibit 2, Project
Budget, shall not be effective unless approved, in writing, by the City and Grantee.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no modification to the project budget shall exceed the
Grant Amount set forth in Article I of this Agreement. Any request by Grantee to modify
Exhibit 2, Project Budget, shall be made in writing, using City approved forms, detailing
and justifying the need for such changes.
4. REPORTS: This Grant has been awarded with the understanding that the activities
and services contemplated under the Project Description will mutually contribute to the
enhancement of services available to City residents, businesses, and visitors. If providing
community engagement activities, reports must include dates, locations, information on
the activities provided, and the number of participants or individuals engaged. As a
condition of disbursements of grant funds, and to demonstrate that the Grant is fulfilling,
or has fulfilled, its purpose, the Grantee must submit bi-annual reports to the Environment
and Sustainability Department. The first report must be submitted by Grantee prior to May
1, 2024.
New Grant awards will not be released to the Grantee until all Final Reports for previously
awarded grants are received. The City may withhold any future payments of the Grant, or the
award of any subsequent Grant, if it has not received all reports required to be submitted by
Grantee, or if such reports do not meet the City's reporting requirements. Any reports may be
disseminated by the City without the prior written consent of the Grantee. All bi-annual reports
must be submitted on Exhibit 3, the Grant Status Report Form, detailing Grantee's compliance at
the time of a partial reimbursement request.
5. GRANT DISBURSEMENT: 50% of the Grant Funds shall be paid to Grantee upon
execution of this Agreement. The next 25% of the Grant Funds shall be paid to Grantee
upon completion and submission of the initial report by the Grantee. The final 25% of the
Grant Funds shall be paid to Grantee upon completion and submission of the final report
by the Grantee; provided Grantee is in compliance with the terms and agreement of this
Agreement. Grantee shall provide the City with copies of all receipts, invoices, cancelled
checks (with copies of both front of back) and proof of expenditures of Grant monies.
Grantee shall provide the City with and shall categorize all receipts, invoices, cancelled
checks, and other documentation, according to the categories set forth in the grant budget.
Invoices and checks must be directly related to expenses for Grant-funded activities.
6. AMOUNT OF GRANT AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE: The total amount of the
Grant is set forth in Article I, subject to the restrictions set forth herein. In awarding this
Grant, the City assumes no obligation to provide financial support of any type whatsoever
in excess of the total Grant amount. Cost overruns are the sole principal responsibility of
the Grantee. The Grant funds will only be remitted to the Grantee once the Mayor and City
Commission have approved the grant award, and once all parties have executed this
Agreement.
7. GRANT RESTRICTIONS: Grant funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement may
not be used for the following expenditures: remuneration of City employees for services
rendered as part of a project funded by this Grant; debt reduction; social and/or
fundraising events; cash prizes; lobbying or propaganda materials; charitable
contributions; or events not open to the public.
8. NO GUARANTEE OF FUNDING: The grantee acknowledges that the receipt of
this grant does not imply a commitment on behalf of the City to continue or provide funding
beyond the terms specified in this Agreement.
9. PROGRAM MONITORING AND EVALUATION: The City Manager or the City
Manager's designee may monitor and conduct an evaluation of the Project under this
Grant, which may include, with or without limitation, visits by City representatives to
Grantee's offices and/or the site of any project funded by this Grant, to observe Grantee's
programs, procedures, and operations, or to discuss the Grantee's programs with
Grantee's personnel; and/or requests for submittal of additional documentation or written
reports, prior to the Project completion date, evidencing Grantee's progress on the
Project.
10. BANK ACCOUNTS AND BONDING: Grantee shall maintain all monies received
pursuant to this Agreement in an account with a bank or savings and loan association
that is located in Miami-Dade County. The Grantee shall provide the City with the name
of the bank or savings and loan association, as well as the name and title of all individuals
authorized to withdraw or write checks on Grant Funds.
11. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW: The Grantee shall keep accurate and
complete books and records of all receipts and expenditures of Grant funds, in
conformance with reasonable accounting standards. These books and records, as well
as all documents pertaining to payments received and made in conjunction with this
Grant, including, without limitation, vouchers, bills, invoices, receipts and canceled
checks, shall be dated within the fiscal year for which they are approved and retained in
Miami-Dade County in a secure place and in an orderly fashion by the Grantee for at least
three (3) years after the Expenditure Deadline specified in in this Agreement. These
books, records, and documents may be examined by the City, and/or its authorized
representatives, at the Grantee's offices during regular business hours and upon
reasonable notice. Furthermore, the City may, at its expense, audit or have audited, all
the financial records of the Grantee, whether or not purported to be related to this Grant.
Grantee costs or earnings claimed under this Agreement may not also be claimed under any
other Agreement from the City of Miami Beach or from any other entity. Any claim for double
payment by Grantee shall be a material breach of this Agreement.
12. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT RIGHTS:
A. Pursuant to Section 2-256 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, the City has
established the Office of the Inspector General which may, on a random basis, perform
reviews, audits, inspections and investigations on all City contracts, throughout the
duration of said contracts. This random audit is separate and distinct from any other audit
performed by or on behalf of the City.
B. The Office of the Inspector General is authorized to investigate City affairs and
empowered to review past, present and proposed City programs, accounts, records, contracts
and transactions. In addition, the Inspector General has the power to subpoena witnesses,
administer oaths, require the production of witnesses and monitor City projects and programs.
Monitoring of an existing City project or program may include a report concerning whether the
project is on time, within budget and in conformance with the contract documents and applicable
law. The Inspector General shall have the power to audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect
and review operations, activities, performance and procurement process including but not limited
to project design, bid specifications, (bid/proposal) submittals, activities of the Grantee , its
officers, agents and employees, lobbyists, City staff and elected officials to ensure compliance
with the Contract Documents and to detect fraud and corruption. Pursuant to Section 2-378 of
the City Code, the City is allocating a percentage of its overall annual contract expenditures to
fund the activities and operations of the Office of Inspector General.
C. Upon ten (10) days written notice to the Grantee, the Grantee shall make all requested
records and documents available to the Inspector General for inspection and copying. The
Inspector General is empowered to retain the services of independent private sector auditors to
audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect and review operations activities, performance and
procurement process including but not limited to project design, bid specifications, (bid/proposal)
submittals, activities of the Grantee, its officers, agents and employees, lobbyists, City staff and
elected officials to ensure compliance with the contract documents and to detect fraud and
corruption.
D. The Inspector General shall have the right to inspect and copy all documents and records
in the Grantee's possession, custody or control which in the Inspector General's sole judgment,
pertain to performance of the contract, including, but not limited to original estimate files, change
order estimate files, worksheets, proposals and agreements from and with successful
subcontractors and suppliers, all project-related correspondence, memoranda, instructions,
financial documents, construction documents, (bid/proposal) and contract documents, back-
change documents, all documents and records which involve cash, trade or volume discounts,
insurance proceeds, rebates,or dividends received, payroll and personnel records and supporting
documentation for the aforesaid documents and records.
E. The Grantee shall make available at its office at all reasonable times the records,
materials, and other evidence regarding the acquisition (bid preparation)and performance of this
contract, for examination, audit, or reproduction, until three (3) years after final payment under
this contract or for any longer period required by statute or by other clauses of this contract. In
addition:
i. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the Grantee shall make available
records relating to the work terminated until three (3) years after any resulting final
termination settlement; and
ii. The Grantee shall make available records relating to appeals or to litigation or the
settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract until such appeals,
litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
F. The provisions in this section shall apply to the Grantee, its officers, agents, employees,
subcontractors and suppliers. The Grantee shall incorporate the provisions in this section in all
subcontracts and all other agreements executed by the Grantee in connection with the
performance of this contract.
G. Nothing in this section shall impair any independent right to the City to conduct audits or
investigative activities. The provisions of this section are neither intended nor shall they be
construed to impose any liability on the City by the Grantee or third parties.
13. PUBLICITY AND CREDITS: The Grantee must include the City of Miami Beach
logo and/or the Miami Beach Rising Above logo and/or the following credit line in all
publications related to this Grant: "This Project is funded in whole or in part by a grant
from the City of Miami Beach." During the use of social media, Grantee must credit the
City's official accounts and use the hashtag: #mbrisingabove. Grantee's failure to comply
with this paragraph may preclude future grant funding from the City, in the same manner
as if Grantee defaulted under this Agreement.
14. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION: Grantee shall indemnify and hold
harmless the City and its officers, employees, agents, and contractors, from and against
any and all actions (whether at law or in equity), claims, liabilities, losses, expenses, or
damages, including, without limitation, attorneys'fees and costs of defense, for personal,
economic, or bodily injury, wrongful death, or loss of or damage to property, which the
City or its officers, employees, agents and contractors may incur as a result of claims,
demands, suits, causes of action or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of,
relating to, or resulting from the performance of this Agreement by the Grantee or its
officers, employees, agents, servants, partners, principals or contractors. Grantee shall
pay all claims and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate and defend all
claims, suits, or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the City, where applicable,
including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorneys' fees
which may issue thereon. Grantee expressly understands and agrees that any insurance
protection required by this Agreement, or otherwise provided, shall in no way limit its
obligation, as set forth herein, to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City or its
officers, employees, agents, and contractors as herein provided.
The Grantee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, including its
successors and assigns, and its officers, employees, operators, sub operators, consultants,
subconsultants, agents, bond trustees, and instrumentalities (collectively, the "Indemnitees"),
from any and all liability, loss, claim, damage or cost, including attorney's and expert fees and
cost of defense, which the City or its officers, employees, operators, sub operators, consultants,
subconsultants, agents, bond trustees, or instrumentalities, may incur in whole or in part(i)out of
any injury, loss, theft, damage or cost to any person or property while on or about the Premises,
or out of any condition on the Premises, caused by any breach of any Agreement term, condition,
covenant, warranty or representation by Grantee or persons acting under Grantee, or from any
act or omission anywhere by Grantee or persons acting under Grantee; or(ii)as a result of claims,
demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to,
or resulting from, the performance of this Agreement by the Grantee or its employees, agents,
servants, partners, principals, operators, vendors or suppliers,except to the extent caused directly
by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of City. The Grantee shall pay all claims and losses
in connection therewith, and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind
or nature in the name of the City, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall
pay all costs, judgments, and attorney's and expert fees which may issue thereon. This provision
shall survive termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, Losses
for either party shall exclude any consequential, punitive, special or exemplary damages.
If the Grantee is a government entity, this indemnification shall only be to the extent and
within the limitations of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, subject to the provisions of that Statute
whereby the Grantee entity shall not be held liable to pay a personal injury or property damage
claim or judgment by any one person which exceeds the sum of $200,000, or any claim or
judgment or portions thereof, which, when totaled with all other claims or judgments paid by the
government entity arising out of the same incident or occurrence, exceed the sum of $300,000
from any and all personal injury or property damage claims, liabilities, losses or causes of action
which may arise as a result of the negligence of the Grantee entity.
15. ASSIGNMENT: The Grantee shall not be permitted to assign this Grant, and any
purported assignment will be void, and shall be treated as an event of default pursuant to
this Agreement.
16. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Grantee agrees to abide by and be governed
by all applicable Federal, State, County and City laws, including but not limited to Miami-
Dade County's Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance, as amended, which is
incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein, and Chapter 2, Article VII of
the City Code, as amended, which is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth
herein.
17. DEFAULT/TERMINATION PROVISIONS: In the event the Grantee shall fail to
comply with any of the provisions of this Agreement, the City Manager or the City
Manager's designee may terminate this Agreement and withhold or cancel all or any
unpaid installments of the Grant upon giving five (5) calendar days written notice to the
Grantee, and the City shall have no further obligation to the Grantee under this
Agreement. Further, in the event of termination, the Grantee shall be required to
immediately repay to the City all portions of the Grant which have been received by the
Grantee, as of the date that the written demand is received.
Any uncommitted Grant funds which remain in the possession or under the control of the
Grantee as of the date of the Expenditure Deadline specified in this Agreement must be returned
to the City within fifteen (15) days after the Expenditure Deadline. If such funds have been
committed but not expended, the Grantee must request in writing from the City Manager an
extension of the Expenditure Deadline which, if approved, shall be for a period not to exceed one
(1) year.
Grant funds which are to be repaid to the City pursuant to this Section are to be repaid
upon demand by delivering to the City Manager a certified check for the total amount due, payable
to the City of Miami Beach, Florida.
These provisions shall not waive or preclude the City from pursuing any other remedies
that may be available to it under the law.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, and without regard to whether City has
exercised the Default provisions thereof, the City reserves the right, at its sole and absolute
discretion, to discontinue funding of the Grant if it is not satisfied with the progress of the Project
or the content of any required written report. In the event of discontinuation of the Grant or at the
close of the Project, any unexpended Grant Funds shall be immediately returned to the City,
except where the City Manager has agreed in writing to alternative use of the unused/unexpended
Grant Funds.
18. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Verification of Coverage
Grantee shall provide the required insurance certificates, endorsements or
applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this Section, as follows. All
certificates of insurance and endorsements are to be received prior to any work
commencing. However, failure to obtain the required coverage prior to the work
beginning shall not waive the Grantee's obligation to provide them. The City of Miami
Beach reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
i. Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by Florida Statute, Chapter
440, and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of no less than
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
ii. Commercial General Liability on a comprehensive basis, including products
and completed operations, contractual liability, property damage, bodily
injury and personal & advertising injury combined single limit of$1,000,000
per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. City of Miami Beach
must be shown as an additional insured with respect to this coverage.
iii. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hired
vehicles used in connection with the work, in an amount not less than
$500,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property
damage.
iv. Professional Liability coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 per claim.
B. Additional Insured Status
The City of Miami Beach must be covered as an additional insured with respect to
liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Grantee.
C. Waiver of Subrogation
Grantee hereby grants to City of Miami Beach a waiver of any right to subrogation
which any insurer of the Grantee may acquire against the City of Miami Beach by
virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Grantee agrees to obtain
any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but
this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City of Miami Beach has
received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
D. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less
than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City of Miami Beach Risk
Management Office.
E. Special Risks or Circumstances
The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to modify these requirements, including
limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other
special circumstances.
Certificate Holder
Certificate holder must read:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
c/o HR Department/Risk Management Division
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
F. Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve the grantee of its
liability and obligation under this section or under any other section of this
Agreement.
19. NO WAIVER: No waiver of any breach or failure to enforce any of the terms,
covenants, conditions or other provisions of this Agreement by either party at any time
shall in any way affect, limit, modify or waive either party's right thereafter to enforce or
compel strict compliance with every term, covenant, condition or other provision hereof.
20. WRITTEN NOTICES: Any notices required under this Agreement will be effective
when delivered to the City in writing and addressed to the City Contract Administrator.
Any notices required under this Agreement will be effective when delivered to the Grantee
in writing and addressed to the Grantee Contract Administrator
21. CAPTIONS USED IN THIS AGREEMENT: Captions, as used in this
Agreement, are for convenience of reference only and should not be deemed or
construed as in any way limiting or extending the language or provisions to which such
captions may refer.
22. CONTRACT REPRESENTS TOTAL AGREEMENT: This contract, including its
special conditions and exhibits, represents the whole and total agreement of the parties.
No representations, except those contained within this agreement and its attachments,
are to be considered in construing its terms. No modifications or amendments may be
made to this Agreement unless made in writing and signed by both parties. Any change
to the Grant Amount shall require approval by appropriate action by the Mayor and City
Commission.
23. CITY CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: All contract related questions, reports
and requests for reimbursements to be submitted to the City Contract Administrators
listed below.
Juanita Ballesteros
Sustainability and Resilience Manager
City of Miami Beach
Environment and Sustainability Department
1700 Convention Center Drive — 3rd Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7084/ 305-673-7000 ext. 26513
Email: juanitaballesteros c(�miamibeachfl.gov
ARTICLE III / MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
24. The Grant awarded herein is the result of a finding by the City, based on
representatives, documents, materials and other information supplied by Grantee,
that the Grantee is performing a public purpose through the programs, projects,
and/or services recommended for support. As such, use of Grant funds for any
program component not meeting this condition will be considered a breach of the
terms of this Agreement and will allow the City to seek remedies including, but not
limited to, those outlined in this Grant Agreement.
25. The Grantee also accepts and agrees to comply with the following Special
Conditions:
The Grantee hereby agrees that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42
U.S.C. 2000d et seq.) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin,
handicap, or sex.
The Grantee hereby agrees that it will comply with City of Miami Beach Human Rights
Ordinance as codified in Chapter 62 of the City Code, as may be amended from time to time,
prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations on account of
actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sex, intersexuality, gender identity, sexual
orientation, marital and familial status, age, disability, ancestry, height, weight, domestic partner
status, labor organization membership, familial situation, or political affiliation.
The City endorses, and Grantee shall comply with, the clear mandate of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to remove barriers, which prevents qualified individuals with
disabilities from enjoying the same employment opportunities that are available to persons without
disabilities.
The City also endorses the mandate of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 504
and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires that Grant recipients provide
equal access and equal opportunity and services without discrimination on the basis of any
disability.
26. GOVERNING LAW AND EXCLUSIVE VENUE:
This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the
State of Florida, both substantive and remedial, without regard to principles of conflict of laws.
The exclusive venue for any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be Miami-Dade County,
Florida, if in State court, and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, if in federal court.
BY ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, GRANTOR AND GRANTEE EXPRESSLY WAIVE
ANY RIGHTS EITHER PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CIVIL LITIGATION
RELATED TO, OR ARISING OUT OF, THIS AGREEMENT.
27. FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS LAW:
A. Grantee shall comply with Florida Public Records law under Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes, as may be amended from time to time.
B. The term "public records" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 119.011(12),
which means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs,
films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of
the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received
pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official
business of the City.
C. Pursuant to Section 119.0701 of the Florida Statutes, if the Grantee meets the
definition of"Contractor" as defined in Section 119.0701(1)(a), the Grantee shall:
i. Keep and maintain public records required by the City to perform the service;
ii. Upon request from the City's custodian of public records, provide the City 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
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or as otherwise provided by law;
iii. 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
Agreement if the Grantee does not transfer the records to the City;
iv. Upon completion of the Agreement, transfer, at no cost to the City, all public
records in possession of the Grantee or keep and maintain public records
required by the City to perform the service. If the Grantee transfers all public
records to the City upon completion of the Agreement, the Grantee shall
destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and
exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the Grantee keeps and
maintains public records upon completion of the Agreement, the Grantee shall
meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored
electronically must be provided to the City, upon request from the City's
custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information
technology systems of the City.
D. REQUEST FOR RECORDS: NONCOMPLIANCE
i. A request to inspect or copy public records relating to the City's contract for
services must be made directly to the City. If the City does not possess the
requested records, the City shall immediately notify the Grantee of the request,
and the Grantee must provide the records to the City or allow the records to
be inspected or copied within a reasonable time.
ii. Grantee's failure to comply with the City's request for records shall constitute
a breach of this Agreement, and the City, at its sole discretion, may: (1)
unilaterally terminate the Agreement; (2) avail itself of the remedies set forth
under the Agreement; and/or (3) avail itself of any available remedies at law
or in equity.
iii. A Grantee who fails to provide the public records to the City within a
reasonable time may be subject to penalties under s. 119.10.
E. CIVIL ACTION
i. If a civil action is filed against a Grantee to compel production of public records
relating to the City's contract for services, the court shall assess and award
against the Grantee the reasonable costs of enforcement, including
reasonable attorneys' fees, if:
a. The court determines that the Grantee unlawfully refused to comply with
the public records request within a reasonable time; and
b. At least 8 business days before filing the action, the plaintiff provided written
notice of the public records request, including a statement that the Grantee
has not complied with the request, to the City and to the Grantee.
ii. A notice complies with subparagraph (i)(b) if it is sent to the City's custodian
of public records and to the Grantee at the Grantee's address listed on its
contract with the City or to the Grantee's registered agent. Such notices must
be sent by common carrier delivery service or by registered, Global Express
Guaranteed, or certified mail, with postage or shipping paid by the sender and
with evidence of delivery, which may be in an electronic format.
iii. A Grantee who complies with a public records request within 8 business days
after the notice is sent is not liable for the reasonable costs of enforcement.
F. IF THE GRANTEE HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF
CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE GRANTEE'S DUTY TO
PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT
THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ATTENTION: RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
E-MAIL: RAFAELGRANADO( MIAMIBEACHFL.GOV
PHONE: 305-673-7411
28. BOARD TRAINING: Pursuant to Resolution 2018-30552, Grantee is required
to have 51% or more of its board membership complete the City's training for board
members, if all three of the following apply: 1) the agency is a non-profit; 2) the agency
has an annual operating budget of less than $5 million; and, 3) the grant award is for
$25,000 or more in City funds. The Board Training must be completed within the last two
years prior to the receipt of City funds.
EXHIBIT 1
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION OF NEED
At the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center (MSDBNC), we've seen first-hand
how profound immersive experiences with nature foster a true and vital understanding of our place
in the world and we want Miami Beach youngsters to have that opportunity. We look forward to
welcoming a new generation of Miami Beach eco-leaders.
The MSDBNC invites the school children of the City of Miami Beach to experience a SEAsational
day exploring unique ecosystems and Miami's native flora and fauna in the Bear Cut Preserve on
the north end of Key Biscayne. Miami Beach school children will be treated to a free full-day field
trip to the MSDBNC where they will be immersed in nature through coastal hammock discovery
walks, seagrass adventures, mangrove slogs, sea turtle discoveries, and scientific squid
dissections. Everything from school bus transportation to lunch and all equipment for nature
adventures will be provided free of charge. Students will come away with a greater understanding
and appreciation for the natural environment as they take the first steps on a journey to becoming
Miami Beach's next generation of environmental advocates and defenders.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
In the 2023-2024 school year, the Biscayne Nature Center will host 400 Miami Beach school
children for a full-day, hands-on and immersive nature field trip. Schools will be given the option
to choose among a variety of programs including our signature Seagrass Adventure, Coastal
Ecology Exploration, and Mangrove Slog.The Nature Center will cover all program costs including
bus transportation, nutritious lunch served on sustainable materials, and program equipment such
as nets, life jackets, nature journals, water shoes, and binoculars. The flexibility of the outdoor
classroom creates spaces where young people's brains make new connections and inspires a
passion for nature.
All Miami Beach Schools will be contacted by Jacqueline Kellogg, our Program Coordinator.
Schools will be selected on a first come, first served basis. We will take into consideration Title 1
and schools with underserved children first. These children rarely get this type of opportunity,
free of charge, and it is most needed in those schools. These schools will get priority.
LOCATION
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
GRANT ACTIVITIES
(Include activity name, activity description, description of service recipients, and number of service
recipients)
Students will arrive at the MSDBNC where they will be introduced to their expert naturalist guide
leaders and split into small groups for optimal learning and fun. While each program is different
depending on the ecosystem being explored, weather and tide conditions, and the age of the
students, some common themes will run through all programming. Each group will have the
opportunity to explore the indoor exhibits including colorful aquariums, interactive touch tank, and
hands-on exhibits. Students will learn about current environmental hot topics like plastic pollution
and climate change. Each group will also participate in an engaging sea turtle talk or an exciting
and hands-on squid dissection.
Groups opting for the Sea Grass Adventure and Mangrove Slog Programs will experience Miami
from a new perspective in the water where they will encounter colorful fishes, tiny crabs, juvenile
lobsters, seahorses, and more. Naturalists will help students identify creatures and make
connections to the flora and fauna of Miami Beach waters. Students will learn the importance of
seagrass and mangrove habitats as they get an up close and in-depth look wading through the
water.
Groups opting for the Coastal Ecology Program will explore one of Miami's most endangered
ecosystems, the coastal hardwood hammock. Naturalist Guides will point out native flora, and
challenge students to recognize complex naturals systems, symbiotic relationships, and patterns
in nature. Groups will explore trails lined by native trees and bushes and stop along the way to
focus binoculars on wading birds and sketch in nature journals.
Following morning field adventures, students will return the Nature Center for a healthy and
sustainable lunch served under the shade of silver buttonwood trees. Lunchtime will be a chance
for groups to relax and to also learn about recycling and composting. After lunch, students will re-
join their small groups for exploration of the indoor exhibits and lab activities.
GOALS/OUTCOMES
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We will measure the success of our program by tracking the number of students served as well
as by assessing students' understanding and knowledge of Miami's natural ecosystems, flora,
fauna, and current environmental topics such as climate change and resilience through pre and
post-program assessments.
Based on the grant funds provided, our goal is to serve 400 Miami Beach children through our
programming.
At the beginning of each program, students will be given a brief preassessment to test their
knowledge on the environmental topics they will be learning about that day. At the end of the day,
a post-assessment will be administered. Results will be tabulated and shared with teachers and
the grantor at the end of the program season. We are confident based on our years of historical
assessment data that students' understanding and knowledge of South Florida nature will
increase following their field trip adventure.
It should be noted that we will also be collecting and sharing qualitative data on the children's
experiences here at the MSDBNC through photos, artwork, and follow up classroom assignments.
We often receive letters, photos, and journals from our school groups illustrating what they
learned.
STAFFING
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The Project will be directed by Jacqueline Kellogg, our Program Coordinator.
She will be responsible for contacting the Miami Beach Schools and scheduling their free field
trips to the MSD Biscayne Nature Center. Schools will select the bus transportation company of
their choice and we will issue the payment to the bus companies directly.
All of our Naturalist staff will be working on this project to instruct the 400 students attending these
programs.
Our Executive Director, Theodora Long, will oversee the entire project and will be the main point
of contact for the project.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
GRANT STATUS REPORT FORM
GRANTEE NAME:
GRANTEE ADDRESS:
GRANTEE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR:
GRANTEE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR'S
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
REPORT PERIOD:
E Initial Report ❑ Final Report
Due May 1, 2024 Due September 30, 2024
GOALS/OUTCOMES:
Outcome Measure Target Accomplishments
To-Date
PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED:
OTHER NOTABLE ITEMS:
Grantee
Report Prepared By:
Name Signature/Date
City of Miami Beach
Report Reviewed By:
Name Signature/Date
Miami Beach Rising Above Grant Budget Form
Name Theodora Long
organization Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, Inc.
Project Miami Beach Youth Seas the Day at the Biscayne Nature Center
A. Materials/Supplies Item Cost per Unit Amount
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Subtotal
B. Equipment Item Cost per Unit Amount
1 Water Programs: Nets, Buck $5.40 $1625.00
2 Land Programs: Squid, Jour $5.40 $1625.00
3
4
5
Subtotal $3250.00
C.Travel Item Cost per Unit Amount
1 School Bus Transportation C $375.00 $3750.00
2
3
4
5
Subtotal $3750.00
D. Personnel Item/Person Cost per Unit Amount
1 Naturalist Guides (12 Studer $200/Naturalist/Dav $4,000.00
2
3
4
5
Subtotal $4,000.00
E.Other Item Cost per Unit Amount
1 Sustainable Lunches $10. $4,000.00
2
3
4
5
Subtotal $4,000.00
Total Budget $15,000.00
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Miami Beach Rising Above Grant Agreement—Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature
Center
Contractor ar`�"`� u' " esting Department
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center ENV&SUST
Department Diret:tor Name&Signature ACM Name&Signature
Amy Knowles_ / Eric Carpenter .4*, a 7 "
Type(Sete
Type 1—Contract,amendment,change order or task order resulting from a procurement-issued competitive solicitation.
Type 2—Other contract,amendment,change order or task order not resulting from a procurement-issued competitive solicitation.
Type 3—Independent Contractor Agreement(ICA) Type 6—Tenant Agreement
Type 4—Grant agreements with the City as the recipient Type 7—Inter-governmental agency agreement
X Type 5—Grant agreements with the City as the grantor Other:
Brief Summary&Purpose(attach memo if additional space is necessary)
This is a grant being awarded to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center as part of the Miami Beach Rising
Above Grant Program. The grants are made possible through the Boucher Brothers Miami Beach LLC Public Beachfront
Concession Agreement and the Waste Contract Agreement which include value-added enhancements that contain annual
contributions to support environmental and marine related organizations and/or programs. Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Biscayne Nature Center will host 400 Miami Beach school students for a hands-on and immersive nature field trip where
students will learn about South Florida's natural ecosystems and environmental topics.Grant 7 of 9.
Original Term Renewal Periods Total Term(Original+Renewals)
1 year
Funding InformatioWill Imp
Grant Funded: Yes X No State - Federal Other:
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I COSt Account re Enhancement_
1 $15,000 178-6886-000343-36-402-518-00-00-00- Yes X No
2 Yes No
3 Yes No
4 Yes No
5 Yes No
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annual adopted operating budget.
City Commission Approved: X Yes No Resolution No.: CC Agenda Item No.: CC Meeting Date:
2020-31116 C7 D 1/15/2020
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