Okaloosa County BOCC — May 20, 2014 — reading text

with Chapter 427, F.S., Rule 41-2, F.A.C., and the most cllnent Community Transportation Coordinator policies. SIAmla rd CoordluRlfon/OJlcrntur Conll'flct Form · July 1997 101'10 Packet Pg. 747 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and representations herein, the parties agree as follows: THE AGENCY/OPERATOR SHALL: A. Provide services and vehicles according to the conditions specified in Attachment 1. B. Coordinate available resources and make available transportation services to the Coordinator. Such services shall be provided in accordance with Attachment I. C. Quarterly (every three (3) months), submit to the Coordinator, or designated representative, a Quarterly Year to Date Operating Report (from the Annual Operating Report) detailing demographic, operational and financial data regarding coordination activities in the designated service area. The report shall be prepared on forms provided by the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, hereinafter Commission, and according to the instructions for the fOlliS. These reports are due no later than the 10th each preceding quarter: April 10th , July lOth, October 10th and Jan 10th • D. Comply with audit and record keeping requirements by: 1. Utilizing the Commission recognized Chart of Accounts defined in the Transportation Accounting Consortium Model Uniform Accounting System for Rural and Specialized Transportation Providers (uniform accounting system) for all transp0l1ation-disadvantaged accounting and reporting purposes. Agencies/Operators with existing and equivalent accounting systems are not required to adopt the ChaJ1 of Accounts in lieu of their existing Chat1 of Accounts but shall prepare all reports, invoices, and fiscal documents relating to the transportation disadvantaged functions and activities using the chart of accounts and accounting definitions as outlined in the above referenced manual. 2. Maintaining and filing with the Coordinator such progress, fiscal, inventory and other reports as the Coordinator may require during the period ofthis contract. 3. By reserving to the Coordinator, the right to conduct finance and compliance audits at any time. Such audits conducted by the Coordinator will be at the expense of the Coordinator. E. Retain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and any other documents pertinent to this Agreement for a period of five (5) years after S{ltndard Coordln;\tiull.lOpcrator Co.lrllci Itorm · July 1997 20f10 Packet Pg. 748  termination of this Agreement. If an audit has been initiated and audit findings have not been resolved at the end of the five (5) years, the records shall be retained until resolution of the audit findings. The Agency/Operator shall assure that these records shall be subject to inspection, review, or audit at all reasonable times by persons duly authorized by the Coordinator or Commission or this Agreement. The Commission and the Coordinator shall have full access to and the right to examine any ofthe records and documents during the retention period. F. Comply with Safety Requirements by: 1. Complying with Section 341.061, F.S ., and Rule 14·90, F.A.C., concerning System Safety or complying with Chapter 234.051, F.S., regarding school bus safety requirements for those services provided through a school board; 2. Assuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and Commission policies relating to drug testing, and; 3. Complying with Coordinator's System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) for designated service area. G. Comply with Commission insurance requirements by maintaining at least minimum liability insurance coverage in the amount of $1 ,000,000 for anyone person and $1,000,000 per occurrence at all times during the existence ofthis Contract. Upon the execution ofthis Contract, the Agency/Operator shall add the Coordinator as an additional named insured to all insurance policies covering vehicles transporting the transportation disadvantaged. In the event of any cancellation or changes in the limits of liability in the insurance policy, the insurance agent or broker shall notify the Coordinator. The Agency/Operator shall furnish the Coordinator written verification ofthe existence of such insurance coverage prior to the execution of this Contract. School board vehicle insurance coverage shall be in accordance with Section 234.03, F.S. and 234.211, F.S. Insurance coverage in excess of$1 million per occurrence must be approved by the Coordinator andlor the local Coordinating Board before incl usion in this contract or in the justification of rates and fare structures, s. 41 ·2.006(1), FAC. H. Safeguard information by not using or disclosing any information concerning a user of services under this Agreement for any purpose not in contormity with the local, state and federal regulations, including but not limited to 45 CFR, Part 205 .50, Except upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction, written consent of the recipient, or his/her responsible parent or guardian when authorized by law. I. Protect Civil Rights by: S'"nd"rd Coordlnntlon/Opera tor Contrllci )"orm - July J991 30CI0 Packet Pg. 749  1. Complying with Title VI ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Agency/Operator gives this assurance in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining federal grants, loans, contracts (except contracts of insurance or guaranty), property, discounts, or other federal financial assistance to programs or activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance and agreeing to complete a Civil Rights Compliance Questionnaire if so required by the Coordinator. Agency/Operator shall also assure compliance with: a. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance. b. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance. c. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance. d. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance. e. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, P.L. 97-35, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and religion in programs and activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance. f. All regulations, guidelines, and standards lawfully adopted under the above statutes. g. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as it may be amended from time to time. 2. Agreeing that compliance with this assurance constitutes a condition of continued receipt of or benefit from federal financial assistance, and that it is binding upon the Agency/Operator, its successors, subcontractors, transferees, and assignees for the period during which such assistance is S!llnrilltd Coordln l thJl\/Ojlerator Conlrlld Form · July 1997 4 of 10 Packet Pg. 750  provided. Assuring that operators, subcontractors, sub grantees, or others with whom the Coordinator ananges to provide services 01' benefits to participants or employees in connection with any of its programs and activities are not discriminating against those paJticipants or employees in violation ofthe above statutes, regulations, guidelines, and standards. In the event of failure to comply, the Agency/Operator agrees that the Coordinator may, at its discretion, seek a court order requiring compliance with the terms of this assurance or seek other appropriate judicial or administrative relief, to include assistance being terminated and further assistance being denied. J. Agency/Operator's obligation to indemnify, defend, and pay for the defense or at the Coordinator's option, to participate and associate with the Coordinator in the defense and trail of any claim and any related settlement negotiations, shall be triggered by the Coordinator's notice of claim for indemnification to the Agency/Operator. Agency/Operator's inability to evaluate liability or its evaluation ofliability shall not excuse the Agency/Operator's duty to defend and indemnify within seven days after such notice by the Coordinator is given by registered mail. Only an adjudication or judgement after the highest appeal is exhausted specifically finding the Coordinator solely negligent shall excuse performance ofthis provision by the Agency/Operator. Agency/Operator shall pay al\ costs and fees related