Contract 2022-176A2022 176A
AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR WELLNESS WAY
THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made by and
between Lake County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (the "COUNTY"),
and the City of Clermont, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida
(the "CITY").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, provides that local governments may enter
into agreements to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with
other localities on a basis of mutual advantage; and
WHEREAS, the Wellness Way Area Plan (the "WWAP"), is a special planning area in
southeast Lake County, south of SR 50 and east of US 27 totaling approximately 15,000 acres that
is expected to accommodate a significant regional employment center which will promote
significant economic development while encouraging fiscally efficient and well-balanced
development patterns; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and CITY wish to accomplish an extensive set of goals and
objectives with the development of the WWAP that includes a conceptual master plan that portrays
the program elements, and associated design guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the parties previously entered into an Interlocal Agreement dated November
4, 2019, in which the COUNTY provided the CITY $155,000 over the course of two years to assist
with the cost of hiring a consultant to perform the work;
WHEREAS, the CITY entered into a Professional Consulting Services Contract with
Levey Consulting, LLC., a Florida Limited Liability Corporation (the "CONSULTANT"), to
assist the CITY in developing and executing strategies for economic development in the WWAP.
The CITY recently entered into a new agreement dated September 28, 2021, with the
CONSULTANT to provide additional services; and
WHEREAS, the parties entered into a second Interlocal Agreement dated December 7,
2021 ("2021 Interlocal"), whereby the COUNTY agreed to provide the CITY up to $70,000 over
the course of two (2) years to assist with the hiring of a consultant to work on issues involving the
WWAP; and
WHEREAS, the parties now seek to amend the 2021 Interlocal to adjust the Scope of
Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual terms, understandings,
conditions, promises, covenants, and payment set forth in this Agreement, and intending to be
legally bound, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated in this
Agreement by reference.
2. Amendment. The parties hereby agree that Exhibit A attached to the 2021
Interlocal shall be replaced in its entirety by Exhibit A to this amendment.
3. Term. The parties hereby agree to exercise the second -year option of the 2021
Interlocal Agreement which begins on December 7, 2022, and runs through December 6, 2023.
4. Other Provisions. All other provisions of the 2021 Interlocal shall remain in full
force and effect unless otherwise amended by the parties.
5. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each executed
counterpart to be deemed an original and all of which will constitute but one and the same
instrument. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signatures and electronic signatures
will constitute originals for all purposes.
CITY
CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA
Tim Murry, ayor
This I h of U!lj 2022.
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Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the City of Clermont for Consulting Services for
Wellness Way
ATTEST:
Gary J o , Clerk
of Cou mmissioners
Lake County, Florida
Approved as to form and legality:
Melanie Marsh, County Attorney
COUNTY
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA through its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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EXHIBIT A
Wellness Way Project Scope
I. Project Administration
a. Provide ongoing coordination efforts between the City, County and landowners
b. Coordinate infrastructure funding, timing and implementation;
c. Act as City and County "Owners Rep" in building consensus and collaboration
between all parties;
d. Identify conflicts and their resolution early in the development process;
e. Recommend governance structure(s), if applicable; and
f. Support City and County entitlement efforts.
g. The Consultant will assist the City and County in establishing regularly scheduled
meetings to advance the objectives of Wellness Way. These meetings may include:
i. Monthly development coordination meetings between City and County
staff; (To be supported by consultant)
ii. Quarterly landowner meetings (or as needed). Support on agenda and
discussion materials from consultant);
iii. Quarterly update presentations to the City Council and County Commission
(or as requested by the City or County Manager)
II. Project Implementation
a. The Consultant has produced the Implementation Plan, which established a detailed
approach to the character, timing and staging of development within the study area,
including appropriate stakeholder engagement. The following items are ongoing
implementation tasks required of the Consultant:
i. Support City and County staff in the review of development proposals for
consistency with Comprehensive Plan policies and Design Guidelines and
Standards;
ii. Support City and County staff review of roadway/transportation impact fee
credit agreements;
iii. Assist in the implementation of the Florida Wildlife Corridor through
Wellness Way;
iv. Facilitate resolution of issues between landowners/developers and the City
and County;
v. Support Economic Development/Job Creation efforts of the City and
County;
vi. Assist the City and County in resolving issues with other agencies (FDOT,
CFX, State Parks) and utility companies in the advancement of
infrastructure delivery;
vii. Assist the City and County in coordinating with Lake County School Board
on the delivery of public -school facilities; and
viii. Assist the City and County in the examination of public finance techniques
for infrastructure delivery and maintenance.
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III. Outreach and Marketing
a. Assist in the development of a marketing strategy for Wellness Way
i. Assist the City and County in the selection of a Yd party branding and
marketing consultant, or support County efforts to produce in-house.
ii. Collaborate with City and County on the concepts, messaging, content, and
creative elements throughout the project
b. Assist in the ongoing recruitment of anchor companies and desired
commercial/industrial clusters
IV. Optional Services.
The County or City, or both jointly, may request additional services. The scope of work and
fee will be negotiated at the time additional services are requested.
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