Common use of Litigation Venue Clause in Contracts

Litigation Venue. The parties waive the privilege of venue and agree that all litigation between them in the state courts shall take place in Broward County, in the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida and that all litigation between them in the federal courts shall take place in the Southern District in and for the State of Florida. Modifications/Changes to purchase order. No modifications and/or changes shall be binding upon the City unless approved in writing by the City through a revised purchase order. Quantities specified in the purchase order cannot be changed without written approval by the City which will be provided through a new modified/revised purchase order. Occupation Safety and Health. Vendor compliance required under Chapter 553.62, Florida Statutes, or otherwise by law, that any toxic substance delivered as a part of the purchase order must be accompanied by a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Payment Changes. Payments will only be made to the Vendor at the address as set forth on the purchase order unless the Vendor has requested a change thereto on official company letterhead, signed by an authorized officer of the company and approved by an authorized City official. Polystyrene (Styrofoam) Administrative Policy. The City of Hallandale Beach Administrative Policy 2009.002, Expanded Polystyrene Administrative Policy was approved by the City Commission during the April 18, 2018 by City Commission. The Policy is to preserve and enhance the health and quality of the environment in Hallandale Beach by restricting the use of City funds by City employees, contractors and/or vendors to purchase expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) products for use or sale on City property or City facilities. Under the policy, City funds may not be expended to purchase Styrofoam food services articles for use or sale in City facilities or on City property. This includes funds used by City employees or used to pay City Contractors or vendors. Styrofoam food service articles will no longer be permitted to be sold or used in City facilities or on City properties by contractors or vendors that are paid with City funds. Purchase Order Number. The purchase order number must appear on all invoices, packing slips, shipping notices, freight bills and correspondence concerning the purchase order. Quantities. Quantities specified in the order cannot be changed without City approval. Goods shipped in excess of quantity designated may be returned at Vendor’s expense. Responsibility. Responsibility will not be accepted for any goods delivered or services performed unless covered by a duly authorized City of Hallandale Beach order. Representatives. All parties to the purchase order agree that the representatives named therein are, possess full and complete authority to bind said parties. Sustainable Practice Administrative Policy: The City of Hallandale Beach Administrative Policy 2009.002, Sustainable Practice Policy was approved by the City Manager on October 9, 2019. The Policy is to set a standard of sustainable, environmentally preferable, and resilient practices, purchases, and procurement made to demonstrate the City’s commitment to environmental stewardship. Under the policy the city’s purchases and procurements must meet certain sustainability qualifications including: (1) copy paper, cardboard, business cards, and office supplies must contain a minimum of 20% recycled content, (2) cleaning and janitorial products must be Green Seal certified including 100% post-consumer recycled content paper products, (3) appliances and electronics must be EnergyStar or EPEAT certified, (4) lighting and light fixtures must be EnergyStar certified, (5) HVAC systems and equipment must be EnergyStar certified whenever possible, (6) indoor and outdoor water fixtures and irrigation must be WaterSense certified, (7) fleet vehicles must be electric or hybrid wherever appropriate and, (8) capital and/or infrastructure projects with a lifespan of 30 years or more shall be designed to withstand 34 inches of sea level rise by 2060, 81 inches of sea level rise if infrastructure’s lifespan extends to 2100, and must be able to withstand corrosion caused by exposure to saltwater. Click to access 2009.004 Sustainable Practice Policy. Tax. The City is tax exempt from Federal and State taxes for tangible personal property. Vendor doing business with the City may not be exempt from paying sales tax to their suppliers for materials to fulfill contractual obligations with the City, nor shall any Vendor be authorized to use the City’s Tax Exemption Number in acquiring such materials.

Litigation Venue. The parties waive the privilege of venue and agree that all litigation between them in the state courts shall take place in Broward County, in the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida and that all litigation between them in the federal courts shall take place in the Southern District in and for the State of Florida. Modifications/Changes to purchase order. No modifications and/or changes shall be binding upon the City unless approved in writing by the City through a revised purchase order. Quantities specified in the purchase order cannot be changed without written approval by the City which will be provided through a new modified/revised purchase order. Occupation Safety and Health. Vendor compliance required under Chapter 553.62, Florida Statutes, or otherwise by law, that any toxic substance delivered as a part of the purchase order must be accompanied by a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Payment Changes. Payments will only be made to the Vendor at the address as set forth on the purchase order unless the Vendor has requested a change thereto on official company letterhead, signed by an authorized officer of the company and approved by an authorized City official. Polystyrene (Styrofoam) Administrative Policy. The City of Hallandale Beach Administrative Policy 2009.002, Expanded Polystyrene Administrative Policy was approved by the City Commission during the April 18, 2018 by City Commission. The Policy is to preserve and enhance the health and quality of the environment in Hallandale Beach by restricting the use of City funds by City employees, contractors and/or vendors to purchase expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) products for use or sale on City property or City facilities. Under the policy, City funds may not be expended to purchase Styrofoam food services articles for use or sale in City facilities or on City property. This includes funds used by City employees or used to pay City Contractors or vendors. Styrofoam food service articles will no longer be permitted to be sold or used in City facilities or on City properties by contractors or vendors that are paid with City funds. Publicity. No endorsement by the City of the product and/or service will be used by Vendor in any way, manner or form in product literature or advertising. Purchase Order Number. The purchase order number must appear on all invoices, packing slips, shipping notices, freight bills and correspondence concerning the purchase order. Quantities. Quantities specified in the order cannot be changed without City approval. Goods shipped in excess of quantity designated may be returned at Vendor’s expense. Responsibility. Responsibility will not be accepted for any goods delivered or services performed unless covered by a duly authorized City of Hallandale Beach order. Representatives. All parties to the purchase order agree that the representatives named therein are, possess full and complete authority to bind said parties. Sustainable Practice Administrative Policy: The City of Hallandale Beach Administrative Policy 2009.002, Sustainable Practice Policy was approved by the City Manager on October 9, 2019. The Policy is to set a standard of sustainable, environmentally preferable, and resilient practices, purchases, and procurement made to demonstrate the City’s commitment to environmental stewardship. Under the policy the city’s purchases and procurements must meet certain sustainability qualifications including: (1) copy paper, cardboard, business cards, and office supplies must contain a minimum of 20% recycled content, (2) cleaning and janitorial products must be Green Seal certified including 100% post-consumer recycled content paper products, (3) appliances and electronics must be EnergyStar or EPEAT certified, (4) lighting and light fixtures must be EnergyStar certified, (5) HVAC systems and equipment must be EnergyStar certified whenever possible, (6) indoor and outdoor water fixtures and irrigation must be WaterSense certified, (7) fleet vehicles must be electric or hybrid wherever appropriate and, (8) capital and/or infrastructure projects with a lifespan of 30 years or more shall be designed to withstand 34 inches of sea level rise by 2060, 81 inches of sea level rise if infrastructure’s lifespan extends to 2100, and must be able to withstand corrosion caused by exposure to saltwater. Click to access 2009.004 Sustainable Practice Policy. Tax. The City is tax exempt from Federal and State taxes for tangible personal property. Vendor doing business with the City may not be exempt from paying sales tax to their suppliers for materials to fulfill contractual obligations with the City, nor shall any Vendor be authorized to use the City’s Tax Exemption Number in acquiring such materials.