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2005-51 �t • ' A p J _ ' e J _ GRANT WRITING CONTRACT This Grant Application Preparation Contract entered into as of this i day of 2005, by. and between FRED FOX ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED, (hereinafter referred to as the Grantsman), and CITY~=OFTCLERMONT, (hereinafter referred to as the Local Government.) WITNESSETH THIS RECITAL: WHEREAS, the Local Government is interested in applying for a Community Development Block Grant in the Commercial Revitalization and/or Economic Development categories project hereinafter referred to as the"Project", and WHEREAS, the Grantsman is now available, willing, and qualified to perform professional services in connection with the Project, to-wit; ARTICLE 1 SCOPE OF SERVICES OF THE GRANTSMAN NOW THEREFORE, the participants hereto agree as follows: (1) Grantsman will compile information from the Local Government as it relates to the specific application(s) described herein and develop one or more application(s) to the Florida Department of Community Affairs from the compiled information. (2) The Grantsman is authorized to represent the City at the Department of Community Affairs workshop that is held in conjunction with the application cycle. WHEREAS, the Local Government is desirous that the Grantsman perform such services regarding the Project, the Local Government does hereby engage the Grantsman to perform such services noted above on the Project and the Grantsman agrees to perform such services to-wit: To request and compile specific information from the Local Government as required to prepare the application(s) and to coordinate with the Local Government preparation of the application(s) for review by the Local Government prior to the submission date, and To serve the Local Government as its professional representative and coordinate various phases of the Project to which this grant Application Contract applies, and NOW THEREFORE,the parties hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE 2 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT The Local Government's responsibility in regard to the subsection "RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT" shall be: 1. To encourage the personnel of the Local Government to cooperate and assist the Grantsman in the compiling of all data associated with the Community Development Block Grant application(s). 2. To provide all documentation needed by the Grantsman to properly prepare the application(s). ARTICLE 3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance under this Project shall begin upon the signing of this contract and shall be completed upon submission of the Community Development Block Grant application(s) to the State of Florida as well as completion of any related site visits from the Department of Community Affairs for the application(s) as applied for herein. ARTICLE 4 COMPENSATION The Local Government agrees to pay the Grantsman and his associates in the following manner: Compensation for the Grantsman shall be equal to One Dollar ($1.00) and other valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged for each application that is funded. ARTICLE 5 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTACT PERSON The contact person who will represent the Local Government in all matters pertaining to the Project shall be Mr.''Wayne'Saunder , or his designee. ARTICLE 6 CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Local Government having been so advised by the Grantsman does hereby recognize that the Grantsman has provided similar services in the past to Local Governments and other Business Entities and may be so engaged in a similar Project at this time or in the future and the parties agree that these projects by the Grantsman do not constitute as conflict of interest with the Project. ARTICLE 7 SOCIAL SECURITY The Local Government is not liable for Social Security contributions pursuant to Section 481, 42 U.S. Code, relative to the compensation of the Grantsman during the period of this contract. ARTICLE 8 CONTRACT AMENDMENT The terms and conditions of this contract may be changed at any time by mutual written agreement of the parties hereto. All such changes shall be incorporated as written amendments to this contract. ARTICLE 9 TERMINATION This contract may be terminated in whole or in part in writing by either party in the event of substantial failure by the other party to fulfill its obligations under this contract through no fault of the terminating party, provided that no termination may be effected unless the other party-is given (1) not less than ten (10) calendar days written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate and (2) an opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to termination. This contract may be terminated in whole or in part in writing by the local government for its convenience,provided that-the-other party is afforded the same notice and consultation opportunity specified above. Upon receipt of a termination notice, the Grantsman shall promptly discontinue all work(unless the notice directs otherwise) and deliver or otherwise make available to the local government all data, reports, documents, and work product and all other such • information, as may have been accumulated by the contractor in performing this contract, whether completed or in process. Upon termination, the local government may take over the work and may award another party a contract to complete the work described in this contract. ARTICLE 10 RECORDS The Local Government, the Florida Department of Community Affairs, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Comptroller General of the United States, and any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions. The Grantsman shall retain all records relating to this contract and project in accordance with all federal, state and local guidelines for the requisite time period. ARTICLE 11 WAIVERSNENUE/LAW The parties hereby agree that the laws of the State of Florida shall govern this Agreement. Any legal action instituted or arising out of this Agreement shall be brought in the courts of Jake County, Florida. ARTICLE 12 SEVERABILITY It is agreed by and between the parties that if any covenant, condition or provision contained in this Agreement is held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other covenants, conditions or provisions herein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals: LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANTSMAN: iCct4'&---, WiLi iftt. .254,,,,...c(i...cs , C i.+-1/11A....q..,t, Of--4 (Name and Title)- FRED D. FOX CITY OF CLEWe N'I PRESIDENT, FRED FOX DATE: -- Pio Y' ENTERPRISES, INC. / DATE: tot /o5- ATTE TED BY: STATE OF FLORIDA r COUNTY OF PUTNAM ``��/i 1.4.44iiii PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME / the undersigned authority, FRED D . FOX, who, after first being sworn by me, affixed his signature in the space provided above on this 4"+4` day of arA2 , 2005 etabtiri4s( tattatt NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: SYP44 CATHERINE E TUCKER y Vilize MY COMMISSION# DD 155976 llo►f�0' EXPIRES October 8,2006 1-8063NOTARY FL Notary Service 8 Bonding Inc e . • SWORN STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 287.133(3)(a) FLORIDA STATUTES.,ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICE AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS 1 This sworn statement is submitted with the Enterprises General Administration Agreement for Fred Fox, Inc , and the City of Clermont 2 This sworn statement is submitted by Fred Fox Enterprises, Inc whose business address is 330 St Johns Avenue, Palatka, Florida 32177, and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number(FEIN) is 59-2443697 3 My name is Fred D Fox, and my relationship to the entity named above is President of the Corporation 4 I understand that a "Public Entity Crime" as defined in Paragraph 287 133(1)(g), Florida Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transactions of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state of with the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other stat or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation 5 I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287 133(1)(b), Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non fury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere 6 I understand that an "affiliate"as defined in Paragraph 287 133(1)(a), Florida Statutes, means 1 A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime, or 2 An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among person when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate 7 I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287 133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity The term "person" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity 8 Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement (Please indicate which statement applies ) XX Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity have been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July, 1, 1989 The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of the officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989, AND (Please indicate which additional statement applies) GENERAL GRANT WRITING CONTRACT There has been a proceeding concerning the conviction before a hearing officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings The final order entered by the hearing officer did not place the person or affiliate on the convicted vendor list (Please attach a copy of the final order) The person or affiliate was placed on the convicted vendor list There has been a subsequent proceeding before a hearing officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings The final order entered by the hearing officer determined that it was in the public interest to remove the person or affiliate from the convicted vendor list (Please attach a copy of the final order) The person or affiliate has not between placed on the convicted vendor list (Please describe any action taken by or pending with the Department of General Services ) Y,(ajef,-% Fred D Fox(Signature) Date 4/6/o o STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PUTNAM PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, Fred D. Fox, individually known to me, who, after first beingsworn by me, affixed his signature in the space provided above + on this( day of ► pr, I , 2005. ( twt NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: aFarrT6 CATHERINE E.TUCKER 4, MY COMMISSION# DD 155976 hof 0.4' EXPIRES October 8,2006 1-800.3-NOTARY FL Notary Seance 8 Bonding,Inc