Okaloosa County BOCC — July 15, 2014 — 14-SP-01 Okaloosa Grant — reading text

damage to property, arising out of any activities performed under this agreement and shall investigate all claims at its own expense. The GRANTEE shall be responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with the project. The GRANTEE may subcontract as necessary to perform the services set forth in this agreement, including entering into subcontracts with vendors for services and commodities, provided that such subcontract has been approved by the DIVISION, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, and provided that it is understood by the GRANTEE that the DIVISION shall not be liable to the subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred under the subcontract and that the GRANTEE shall be solely liable to the subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities incurred under the subcontract. . Neither the State nor any agency or subdivision of the State waives any defense of sovereign immunity, or increases the limits of its liability, upon entering into a contractual relationship. The GRANTEE, its officers, agents, and employees, in performance of this agreement, shall act in the capacity of an independent contractor and not as an officer, employee or agent of the DIVISION. Under this agreement, GRANTEE is not entitled to accrue any benefits of state employment, including retirement benefits, and any other rights or privileges connected with employment in the State Career Service. GRANTEE agrees to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that each subcontractor of the GRANTEE will be deemed to be an independent contractor and will not be considered or permitted to be an agent, servant, joint venturer, or partner of the DIVISION. . The GRANTEE shall not assign, sublicense, nor otherwise transfer its rights, duties, or obligations under this agreement without the prior written consent of the DIVISION, whose consent shall not unreasonably be withheld. The agreement transferee must demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the program. If the DIVISION approves a transfer of the GRANTEE’s obligations, the GRANTEE remains responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with the Agreement. In the event the Legislature transfers the rights, duties, or obligations of the Department to another governmental entity pursuant to Section 20.06, Florida Statutes, or otherwise, the rights, duties, and obligations under this agreement shall also be transferred to the successor government entity as if it were an original party to the agreement. . This agreement shall bind the successors, assigns, and legal representatives of the GRANTEE and of any legal entity that succeeds to the obligation of the DIVISION. . The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the legislature. In the event that the state funds on which this agreement is dependent are withdrawn, this agreement is terminated and the DIVISION has no further liability to the GRANTEE beyond that already incurred by the termination date. In the event of a state revenue shortfall, the total grant shall be reduced in accordance with Section 257.21, Florida Statutes. Page 5 of 6 p. Ifthe GRANTEE is in noncompliance with any term(s) of this grant agreement or any other grant agreement with the Division of Library and Information Services, the Division of Historical Resources or the Division of Cultural Affairs, the Division may withhold grant payments until the GRANTEE comes into compliance. Violation of a grant program requirement, including but not limited to failure to submit grant reports and other grant documents; submission of incomplete grant reports or other grant documents; or violation of other grant agreement requirements; shall constitute a basis for the Division to place the GRANTEE in noncompliance status with the Department of State. q. The Division shall apply the following financial consequences for failure to perform the duties / tasks required in the scope of work. Should the library fail to provide free library service to the public or be open fewer than 40 hours per week, this will be taken into consideration for future grant funding. r. Unless there is a change of address, any notice required by this agreement shall be delivered to the Division of Library and Information Services, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250, for the State and, for the GRANTEE, to its single library administrative unit. In the event of a change of address, it is the obligation of the moving party to notify the other party in writing of the change of address. THE APPEICANT/GRANTEE Ala. th CaN ’. The term of this agreement will commence on the date of execution of the grant agreement. THE DIVISION Chair of Governing Body of Chief Executive Officer Niden DO oo Typed Name 6/ (72/14 Date Boy) aged Clerk A f Financial Officer (rary J. Stab zt Emtince Officer Typed Name and Title of Official 6/18 /14 Date with G Rue, Flon a Department of State Diyision of Library and Information Services Judith Ring Director Deals Typed Name 2 ‘ 6-26-27 Date ies yi. 7 | de eu Division Witness oO fh, Pans ‘i J umes —> Division Witness Page 6 of 6 DIVISION OF LIBRARY and INFORMATION SERVICES NOTIFICATION OF GRANT AWARD Fiscal Year 2013-14 Recipient: Project Start Date: Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative Upon execution of grant agreement 206 North Partin Drive Niceville, Florida 32578 Vicky Stever, Coordinator PROJECT PROJECT # AWARD Library Grant 14-SP-01 $85,635 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Or | Aug 6:1 Judith A. Ring, Directdr d, Date Division of Library and Information Services Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250, 850.245.6620