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STATE OF FLORIDA OEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 725-030-068
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Page 1 of 14
Financial Project Number(s): » DI .
(item-segment-phase-sequence) Fund: DDR FLAIR Category.: 088774
420315-2-84-01 Function: 680 Object Code: 750007
Federal Number: Org. Code: 55032020329
Contract Number: DUNS Number: 80-939-7102 Vendor No.: F596000765008
CFDA Number: 55.0007 [Agency DUNS Number: CSFA Number:
CFDA Title: CSFA Title:
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of : 1
by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, an agency of the State of Florida,
hereinafter referred to as the Department, and Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners
1804 Lewis Turner Bivd., Suite 206, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
hereinafter referred to as Agency. The Department and Agency agree that all terms of this Agreement will be completed
onorbefore 09-30-2017 and this Agreement will expire unless a time extension is provided
in accordance with Section 16.00.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Agency has the authority to enter into said Agreement and to undertake the project hereinafter described,
and the Department has been granted the authority to function adequately in all areas of appropriate jurisdiction including
the implementation of an integrated and balanced transportation system and is authorized under
341.041 (10)
Florida Statutes, to enter into this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the rnutual covenants, promises and representations herein, the parties agree
as follows:
1.00 Purpose of Agreement: The purpose of this Agreement is
To provide Commuter Assistance funding for the operation of alternative commuter transportation for the route fromm North
Okaloosa County to the Ft. Walton area
and as further described in Exhibit(s) A,B,C,D attached hereto and by this reference made a part
hereof, hereinafter referred to as the project, and to provide Departmental financial assistance to the Agency and state the
terms and conditions upon which such assistance will be provided and the understandings as to the manner in which the
project will be undertaken and completed.
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2.00 Accomplishment of the Project:
2.10 General Requirements: The Agency shall commence, and complete the project as described in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof this Agreement, with all practical dispatch, in a sound,
economical, and efficient manner, and in accordance with the provisions herein, and ail applicable laws.
2.20 Pursuant to Federal, State, and Local Law: In the event that any election, referendum, approval, permit,
notice, or other proceeding or authorization is requisite under applicable law to enable the Agency to enter into this
Agreement or to undertake the project hereunder, or to observe, assume or carry out any of the provisions of the
Agreement, the Agency will initiate and consummate, as provided by law, all actions necessary with respect to any such
matters so requisite.
2.30 Funds of the Agency: The Agency shail initiate and prosecute to completion all proceedings necessary
including federal aid requirements to enable the Agency to provide the necessary funds for completion of the project.
2.40 Submission of Proceedings, Contracts and Other Documents: The Agency shall submit to the
Department such data, reports, records, contracts and other documents relating to the project as the Department may
require as listed in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. The Department has the option to
require an activity report on a quarterly basis. The activity report will include details of the progress of the project towards
completion.
3.00 Project Cost: The total estimated cost of the project is $ See Exhibit B . This amount
is based upon the estimate summarized in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof this
Agreement, The Agency agrees to bear all expenses in excess of the total estimated cost of the project and any deficits
involved.
4,00 Department Participation: The Department agrees to maximum participation, including contingencies,
in the project in the amount of $ See Exhibit B as detaifed in Exhibit "B", or in an amount equal to the
percentage(s) of total cost shown in Exhibit "B", whichever is less.
4.10 Project Cost Eligibility : Project costs eligible for State participation will be allowed only fram the effective
date of this agreement. It is understood that State participation in eligible project costs is subject to:
(a) Legislative approval of the Department's appropriation request in the adopted work program year that the
project is scheduled to be committed;
(b) Availability of funds as stated in Section 15.00 of this Agreement; Approval of all plans, specifications,
contracts or other obligating documents as required by the Department, and all other terms of this
Agreement;
(c) Department approval of costs in excess of the approved funding or attributable to actions which have not
teceived the required approval of the Department and all other terms of this Agreement;
(d) Department approval of the project scope and budget (Exhibits A & B) at the time appropriation authority
becomes available.
4.20 Front End Funding : Front end funding ([] is is not applicable. If applicable, the Department
may initially pay 100% of the total allowable incurred project costs up to an amount equal to its total share of participation
as shown in paragraph 4.00.
5.00 Project Budget and Payment Provisions:
5.10 The Project Budget: A project budget shail be prepared by the Agency and approved by the Department.
The Agency shall maintain said budget, carry out the project and shall incur obligations against project funds only in
conformity with the latest approved budget for the project. No budget increase or decrease shall be effective unless it
complies with fund participation requirements established in Section 4.00 of this Agreement, or Amendment thereto, and
is approved by the Department Comptroller.
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5.20 Payment Provisions: Uniess otherwise allowed, payment will begin in the year the project or project phase
is scheduled in the work program as of the date of the agreement. Payment will be made for actual costs incurred as of
the date the invoice is submitted with the final payment due upon receipt of a final invoice.
6.00 Accounting Records:
6.10 Establishment and Maintenance of Accounting Records: The Agency shail establish for the project, in
conformity with requirements established by Department's program guidelines/procedures and "Principles for State and
Local Governments", separate accounts to be maintained within its existing accounting system or establish independent
accounts. Such accounts are referred to herein collectively as the "project account". Records of costs incurred under
terms of this Agreement shall be maintained in the project account and made available upon request to the Department
at all times during the period of this Agreement and for five (5) years after final payment is made. Copies of these
documents and records shall be furnished to the Department upon request. Records of costs incurred include the
Agency's general accounting records and the Project records, together with supporting documents and records, of the
Agency and ail sub-consultants performing work on the Project and all other records of the Agency and sub-consultants
considered necessary by the Department for a proper audit of costs. If any litigation, claim, or audit is started before the
expiration of the five (5) year period, the records shall be retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the
records have been resolved.
6.30 Costs Incurred for the Project: The Agency shall charge to the project account all eligible costs of the
project. Costs in excess of the latest approved budget or attributable to actions which have not received the required
approval of the Department shall not be considered eligible costs.
6.40 Documentation of Project Costs: All costs charged to the project, including any approved services
contributed by the Agency or others, shall be supported by properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, or
vouchers evidencing in proper detail the nature and propriety of the charges.
6.50 Checks, Orders, and Vouchers: Any check or order drawn by the Agency with respect to any item which is
or will be chargeable against the project account will be drawn only in accordance with a properly signed voucher then on
file in the office of the Agency stating in proper detail the purpose for which such check or order is drawn. All checks,
payrolls, invoices, contracts, vouchers, orders, or other accounting documents pertaining in whole or in part to the project
shail be clearly identified, readily accessible, and, to the extent feasible, kept separate and apart from ail other such
documents.
6.60 Audit Authority: In addition to the requirements below, the Agency agrees to comply and cooperate with
any inspections, reviews, investigations, or audits deemed necessary by the Department, Florida's Chief Financial Officer
or Auditor General. The Agency shall retain sufficient records demonstrating its compliance with the terms of this
Agreement for a period of five years from the date the audit report is issued, and shall allow the Department access to
such records and working papers upon request. The foltowing requirements do nat limit the authority of the Department to
conduct or arrange for the conduct of additional audits or evaluations of state financial assistance or limit the authority of
any state agency inspector general, the Auditor General, or any other state official.
The Agency shall comply with all audit and audit reporting requirements as specified in Exhibit "D" attached hereto and by
this reference made a part hereof this Agreement.
6.61 Monitoring: In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 as revised
and Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, (see "Audits" below), monitoring procedures may include, but not be limited to, on-
site visits by Department staff, limited scope audits as defined by OMB Circular A-133 as revised, and/or other
procedures. The Agency agrees to comply and cooperate fully with any monitoring procedures/processes deemed
appropriate by the Department. In the event the Department determines that a limited scope audit of the Agency is
appropriate, the Agency agrees to comply with any additional instructions provided by the Department staff fo the Agency
regarding such audit. The Agency further agrees to comply and cooperate with any inspections, reviews, investigations,
or audits deemed necessary by FDOT's Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Florida's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or
Auditor General.
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6.62 Audits:
Part I Federally Funded: if the Agency is a state, local government, or non-profit organizations as defined in OMB
Circular A-133 and a recipient of federal funds, the following annual audit criteria will apply:
1. In the event that the recipient expends $500,000 or more in Federal awards in its fiscal year, the recipient must
have a single or program-specific audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, as revised.
Exhibit "D" to this agreernent indicates Federal resources awarded through the Department by this agreement. in
determining the Federal awards expended in its fiscal year, the recipient shall consider all sources of Federal awards,
including Federal resources received from the Department. The determination of amounts of Federal awards expended
should be in accordance with the guidelines established by OMB Circular A-133, as revised. An audit of the recipient
