HomeMy WebLinkAboutDEP Access AgreementPERNUSSION TO ENTER PROPERTY
1. The Parties. The undersigned real property owner, CITY OF SEBASTIAN, ("Owner"),
hereby give(s) permission to the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection
("Department") and it's Agency Term Contractor, subcontractors, and vendors ("Contractor"),
to enter the Owner's property ("the Property") located at 100 VETERANS MEMORIAL WAY,
SEBASTIAN 32958, FDEP Facility ID: 8520271.
2. The Property. Owner owns the certain parcel(s): 31390600000500000024.0 of real
property located at 100 VETERANS MEMORIAL WAY, SEBASTIAN Florida 32958 (the
"Property"), depicted on the attached legal description as Exhibit "A
3. Permissible Activities. This Permission to Enter Property ("Permission") is limited to
activities which may be performed by the Department or its Contractors, without cost to the
Owner to locate contamination, determine contamination levels and, when necessary remove and
remediate contamination which may be performed by the Department and its Contractor. The
following activities are included in this Permission but are not limited to this list:
• conduct soil, surface, subsurface, and groundwater investigations,
including but not limited to entry by a drill rig vehicle and/or support
vehicles;
• install and remove groundwater monitoring wells;
• use geophysical equipment;
• use an auger for collecting soil and sediment samples;
• locate existing wells;
• collect waste, soil, and water samples;
• remove, treat and/or dispose of contaminated soils and water;
• remove contaminated soil by digging with backhoes, large diameter augers
and similar equipment;
• install, operate, and remove remedial equipment;
• install and remove utility connections;
• trenching for connection of remediation wells to equipment; and
• conduct surveys, prepare site sketches, and take photographs.
4. Duration and Termination of Access. This Permission is granted, without any fee or
charge to the Department or Contractor, for so long as is necessary to assess, remove, monitor
and remediate the contamination on the Property. Access shall be allowed upon the execution of
this Agreement. This Permission shall continue until the Department's entry of a site
rehabilitation completion order pursuant to Rule 62-780.680, Florida Administrative Code, or
low -scored site initiative no further action order pursuant to Section 376.3071(12)(b), Florida
Statutes ("Order"). At which time the Owner shall be provided a copy of the Order and this
Permission shall be automatically terminated.
5. Work Performed during Business Hours. The Department and Contractor may enter the
Property during normal business hours and may also make arrangements to enter the Property at
other times after agreement from the Owner.
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6. Activities Comply with Applicable Laws. The Department and Contractor agree that any
and all work performed on the Property and in association with this Permission shall be done in a
good, safe, workmanlike manner, and in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes,
rules and regulations.
7. Proper Disposal of Contaminated Media. The Department and Contractor shall ensure
that soil cuttings, any work materials, and water generated shall be disposed of in accordance
with Environmental Laws. All soil cuttings, waste materials and development water generated
shall be promptly removed from the Property.
8. Property Restoration. The Department shall only pay the reasonable costs of restoring the
Property as nearly as practicable to the conditions which existed prior to activities associated
with contamination assessment or remedial action.
9. Owner's Non -Interference. The Owner shall not interfere with the Department or
Contractor when performing the Permissible Activities. Owner shall not damage any equipment
including wells, piping, and remediation system that may be located on the Property. Owner
shall notify the Department 90 days prior to commencement of any construction, demolition or
other work on the Property that may damage or destroy any part of the equipment installed under
this Permission. Excessive interference by the Owner or its agents with the performance of any
Permissible Activity may result in the Department revoking eligibility for State funded
remediation under Chapter 376, Florida Statutes.
10. Non -revocable. If Property is the source of the discharge that is eligible for State funded
remediation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statutes, access to the Property is required and
Owner may not revoke this Permission until the appropriate site rehabilitation completion order
issued under Chapter 62-780.680 or a low -scored site initiative order issued pursuant to Section
376.307(12)(b), Florida Statutes, is final.
11. No Admission. The granting of this Permission by the Owner is not intended, nor should
it be construed, as an admission of liability on the part of the Owner for any contamination
discovered on the Property.
12. Owner's Use of Property. The Owner retains the right to use the Property, and the
Department and its Contractors will work with the Owner regarding minimizing activities that
may interfere with the Owner's management and use of the Property. However, neither the
Department nor the Contractor are responsible for any inconvenience, economic injury, or
business damage that Owner may suffer due to the performance of any Permissible Activity.
13. Owner's Release of Claim. If Owner selected the Contractor, the Owner hereby releases
the Department from any and all claims against the Department performed by the Owner's
selected Agency Term Contractor arising from or by virtue of, the Permissible Activities.
14. Injury to Department. The Owner shall not be liable for any injury, damage or loss on
the Property suffered by the Department, Department employees or Contractors not caused by
the negligence or intentional acts of the Owner's agents or employees.
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15. Indemnification. The Department does not indemnify the Owner, see paragraph 16. The
Contractor has already indemnified the Department. The Contractor should not enter into any
agreement that conflicts with its indemnification of the Department. Where no conflicts exist,
any subsequent indemnification by the Contractor to any party associated with the Permissible
Activities is subservient and subordinate to the Contractor's indemnification of the Department.
16. Non -waiver of Sovereign Immunity. The Department acknowledges and accepts its
responsibility under applicable law (Section 768.28, Florida Statutes) for damages caused by the
acts of its employees while on the Property.
17. Public Records. All documents created or received associated with the Permissible
activities are a public record pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The Owner may retrieve
any documents or other information related to the Permissible Activities online using the facility
number reference above. http://depedms.dep.state.fl.us/Oculus/servlet/togin?action=login
18. Entire Agreement. This Permission shall constitute the entire agreement between the
Department and the Owner regarding this grant of access to Department for the purposes herein.
No modification, amendment or waiver of the terms and conditions of this Permission shall be
binding upon Department unless approved in writing by an authorized representative of Owner
and Department
19. Governing Law and Venue. This Permission shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any action or proceeding arising from
or relating to this Permission shall be in the appropriate Florida court having jurisdiction located
in Leon County, Florida.
20. Severability. Any provision of this Permission that is prohibited or unenforceable shall
be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the
remaining provisions hereof.
21. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Permission is solely for the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective successors and assigns and shall not be deemed to confer upon third
parties any remedy, claim, liability, or reimbursement, claim of action or other right.
Signature A each&roperty Ow er
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Print Name Date
ature of Witness
Print Name Date
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Accepted by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection:
Diane D. Pickett, P.G.. Signature of Witness
Program Administrator
Petroleum Restoration Program
Date
Print Name Date
Attachments: Exhibit A- Legal description of the Property.
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Attachment A
Short Legal Description: 7.5 A IN S W 114, D BK 3, PP 279
FDEP Coordinates(Degrees Minutes Seconds) for Facility 3118520271:
Latitude 27 ° 48' 29.0487 "
Longitude 800 28' 15.9621"
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2/24/2015
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
1225 MAIN ST
SEBASTIAN, FL 32958
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BOB MARTINEZ CENTER
2600 BLAIRSTONE ROAD
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2400
Subject: Notice of Requirement of New Site Access Agreement
SEBASTIAN CITY PUBLIC WORKS DEPT
100 VETERANS MEMORIAL WAY
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
FDEP Facility ID#31 8520271
Eligible Discharge Date: 4/22/1991 (PCPP)
Priority Score: 45
Site Manager: DAVID MAHER
Dear Property Owner:
RICK SCOTT
GOVERNOR
CARLOS LOPEZ-CANTERA
LT.GOVERNOR
JONATHAN P. STEVERSON
SECRETARY
This letter is to notify you that the Petroleum Restoration Program has a new Site Access
Agreement (Agreement) that is between an Owner/RP and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection. With the exception of filling in the necessary information (shown in
brackets on the Agreement, attached) and unless there are unique or extenuating circumstances,
the new Agreement should not be altered. In the event changes appear necessary, a request must
be made to the relevant site manager for their review and determination. Accordingly, please
execute and return the attached Site Access Agreement as soon as possible to me at the mailing
address below, but within 14 days of the date of this letter.
www.de .sn tateAus
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
FDEP Facility ID# 8520271
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S incerely,
Alan Sakole
Environmental Supervisor
York Risk Services Group, Inc;
Administrative Services Contractor
Alan.SakoleaZ.yorkrsg.com
(850) 671-6362
Mailing Address:
Petroleum Restoration Program
Bob Martinez Center
2600 Blair Stone Road MS 4540
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400