Item P3BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: July 15, 2009 - KW
Bulk Item: Yes XX No
Division: County Administrator
Staff Contact Person: Connie Cyr
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of Professional Services Agreement between Robert Reyes of Floridian Partners, LLC and
Monroe County for continuing Strategic Governmental Consulting Services for a one-year term effective
July 18, 2009 through July 18, 2010.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
On 7/19/06 the County entered into an Agreement with Robert Reyes of Barreto, Cunningham, May,
Dudley, Maloy & Reyes, LLC to serve as the County's State Legislative lobbyist providing strategic
governmental consulting services. The Agreement provided an option for the County to renew for two
additional one-year terms which was done with the current Agreement expiring July 18, 2009. Staff has
determined it is in the best interest of the County to enter into a new Agreement with Mr. Reyes for
another one (1) year term to expire 7/18/2010.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
7/19/2006 BOCC approved Professional Services Agreement
8/15/2007 BOCC approved First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement
8/20/2008 BOCC approved Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval.
TOTAL COST: Not to exceed $60,000 BUDGETED: Yes X No
COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS: 00101-530310
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No XX AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Att /Purchasing Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included XX Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 2/05
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: Floridian Partners LLC
Contract #
Effective Date:
July 19, 2009
Expiration Date:
July 18, 2010
Contract Purpose/Description:
Professional Services Agreement for one (1) year for continuig Strategic Governmental
Consulting Services
Contract Manager: Connie Cyr
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County Administrator/Stop #1
(Name)
(Ext.)
(Department/Stop #)
for BOCC meeting on 7/15/2009
Agenda Deadline: 6/30/2008
CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ Not to Current Year Portion: $
Budgeted? Yes®
Grant: $
County Match: $
exceed
$60,000
No ❑ Account Codes: 00101-530310-
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ /yr For:
(Not included in dollar value above) (eg. maintenance, util.
utorial, salaries, etc.
Division Director
Risk Management
O.M.B./Purchasing
County Attorney
Comments:
Date In
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CONTRACT REVIEW
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 15t' day of July, 2009, by and between
Monroe County , (hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY"), a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, through the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC"), whose address
is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040, and Floridian Partners, LLC' (hereinafter
referred to as "LOBBYIST" and formerly known as Barreto, ('zrnningham, MT , Dudley, Maloy R
Reyes, LLC" ), a Florida limited liability corporation, whose address is 108 South Monroe Street,
Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32301;
WHEREAS, on the 190' day of July, 2006, the parties entered into a Professional Services
Agreement for lobbying services to enhance the County's representation in Tallahassee; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provided the County an option to extend the Agreement for two
(2) additional one-year terms upon the same terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, Cortnty extended the Agreement two additional one-year terns, one expiring
July 18, 2008 and second extension expiring July 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined to be in the best interest of the Cougv to continue the
lobbying services for one (1) additional year upon the same terms and conditions requiring a new
Agreement between County and Floridicm Parmers, LLC; now, therefore
IN CONSIDERATION OF the mutual promises and covenants of this Agreement, the
parties agree as follows:
TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall begin on July 18, 2009 and shall end on the 18t' day of July, 2010,
subject to early termination as specified below.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of services will include meeting with government officials and advocating the
County's position in all aspects of County governance which is affected by State action,.
in both the legislative and executive branches of State government, and participation in
and facilitation of meetings between County officials and State officials on the subject of
the Florida Keys. The scope will also include occasional meetings in the Florida Keys
with County officials and staff to educate and/or strategize. Services shall only be
provided as directed by the County Commission and communicated by the County
Administrator or his designee, which communication may be in writing or orally
transmitted. Lobbyist shall keep abreast of legislative and executive activities at the State
level and keep County informed via communications to the County Administrator, Board
of County Commissioners and County Attorney to include a written report on a quarterly
basis when the legishaure is not in session and on a weekly basis when in session.
Lobbyist may, from time to time, transmit to the appropriate County officials such
articles, analyses and governmental announcement, as Lobbyist deems relevant to the
operations of County government.
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3. THE CONTRACT SUM
The County shall pay to the Lobbyist, pursuant to the Florida Prompt Payment Act, upon
receiving a proper invoice from the Lobbyist for the faithful performance of said service
on an arrears basis. Invoicing shall be submitted in twelve monthly installments.
Documentation in support of said invoice shall describe the services rendered during the
month covered by the invoice. The total Contract price shall not exceed $60,0000.00 and
is subject to annual appropriation by the County Commission. The cost of any travel
authorized by the County Administrator or his designee shall be reimbursed pursuant to
rules and regulations governing travel reimbursement and shall be in addition to the
Contract price.
4. ASSIGNMENT/SUBCONTRACT
The Lobbyist shall not assign or subcontract its obligations under this agreement, except
in writing and with the prior written approval of the Board of County Commissioners for
Monroe County and Lobbyist, which approval shall be subject to such conditions and
provisions as the Board may deem necessary. This paragraph shall be incorporated by
reference into any assignment or subcontract and any assignee or subcontractors shall
comply with all of the provisions of this agreement. Unless expressly provided for
therein, such approval shall in no manner or event be deemed to impose any obligation
upon the Board in addition to the total agreed -upon price of the services/goods of the
Lobbyist.
5. HOLD HARMLESS
The Lobbyist covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners from any and all claims for bodily injury (including
death), personal injury, and property damage (including property owned by Monroe
County) and any other losses, damages, and expenses (including attorney's fees) which
arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided by Lobbyist or any of
its Subcontractor(s) in any tier, occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful
act of omission of the Lobbyist or its Subcontractors in any tier, their employees, or
agents.
In the event the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or
suspended as a result of the Lobbyist's failure to purchase or maintain the required
insurance, the Lobbyist shall indemnify the County from any and all increased expenses
resulting from such delay.
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the Lobbyist is for the
indemnification provided for above.
The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance
requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement.
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6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
At all times and for all purposes under this agreement the Lobbyist is an independent
contractor and not an employee of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe
County. No statement contained in this agreement shall be construed so as to find the
Lobbyist or any of his/her employees, contractors, servants, or agents to be employees of
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County.
7. ASSURANCE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
County and Lobbyist agree that there will be no discrimination against any persons, and it
is expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction
that discrimination has occurred, this Agreement automatically terminates without any
further action on the part of any party, effective the date of the court order. County or
Lobbyist agree to comply with all Federal and Florida Statutes, and all local ordinances,
as applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1) Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of race, color or national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972,
as amended (20 USC ss. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of sex; 3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC s.
794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 6101-6107) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972
(PL 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; 6)
The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and
Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the
basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The Public health Service Act of 1912, ss. 523
and 527 (42 USC s. et seq. ), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental
or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC s. 1201
Note), as may be amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis
of disability; 10) Monroe County Code Ch. 13, Art. VI, prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation,
gender identify or expression, familial status or age; and 11) any other nondiscrimination
provisions in any Federal or State statutes which may apply to the parties to, or the
subject matter of, this Agreement.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
In providing all services/ goods pursuant to this agreement, the Lobbyist shall abide by
all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provisions of
such services, including those now in effect and hereinafter adopted. Any violation of
said statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations shall constitute a material breach of this
agreement and shall entitle the Board to terminate this contract immediately upon
delivery of written note of termination to the Lobbyist. The Lobbyist shall possess
proper licenses to perform work in accordance with these specifications throughout the
term of this contract.
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9. INSURANCE
Lobbyist shall provide documentation of insurance coverage required for those
individuals or firms that perform work for or on behalf of the County, as specified in the
Monroe County Risk Management Policy and Procedures Manual as follows:
A) General Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of
the contract and include, as a minimum:
• Premises Operations
• Products and Completed Operations
• Blanket Contractual Liability
• Personal Injury Liability
• Expanded Definition of Property Damage
The minimum limits acceptable shall be
• $300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
• $100,000 per Person
• $300,000 per Occurrence
• $ 50,000 Property Damage
An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made
policy, its provision should include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective date
of this contract. In addition, the period for which claims may be reported should extend
for a minimum of twelve (12) months following the acceptance of work by the County.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional
Insured on all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
(B) Recognizing that the work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles,
the Lobbyist, prior to the commencement of work shall obtain Vehicle Liability
Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and
include, as a minimum, liability coverage for:
• Owned, Non -Owned and Hired Vehicles
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
• $100,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
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If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
• $ 50,000 per Person
• $100,000 per Occurrence
• $ 25,000 Property Damage
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as additional
Insured on all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
C) Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Lobbyist shall
obtain Workers' Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to
Florida Statute 440.
In addition, the Lobbyist shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not
less than:
• $100,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
• $500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee
Coverage shall be maintained throughout the entire term of the contract.
Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact business in
the State of Florida.
If the lobbyist has been approved by the Florida Department of Labor, as an authorized
self -insurer, the County shall recognize and honor the Lobbyist's status. The Lobbyist
may be required to submit a Letter of Authorization issued by the Department of Labor
and a Certificate of Insurance, providing details on the Lobbyist's Excess Insurance
Program.
If the Lobbyist participates in a self-insurance fund, a Certificate of Insurance will be
required. In addition, the Lobbyist may be required to submit updated financial
statements from the fund upon request from the County.
10. FUNDING AVAILABILITY
In the event that funds are partially reduced or cannot be continued at a level sufficient to
allow for the provision of the services/goods specified herein, this agreement may then
be terminated immediately at the option of the Board of County Commissioners by
written notice of termination delivered in person or by mail to the Lobbyist. The Board
shall not be obligated to pay for any services provided by the Lobbyist after the Lobbyist
has received written notice of termination.
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11. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Lobbyist warrants that it is authorized by law to engage in the performance of the
activities encompassed by the project herein described, subject to the terns and
conditions set forth in these contract documents. The Lobbyist shall at all times exercise
independent, professional judgment and shall assume professional responsibility for the
services to be provided.
12. NOTICE REQUIREMENT
Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing and hand
delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by certified mail, return receipt
requested, to the following:
FOR COUNTY: FOR LOBBYIST:
County Administrator Floridian Partners, LLC.
1100 Simonton Street 108 S. Monroe Street, Suite 200
Key West, FL 33040 Tallahassee, FL 32301
13. EARLY TERMINATION
A) In the event that the Lobbyist shall be found to be negligent in any aspect of
completion of the Scope of Work, the County shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement after five days written notification to the Lobbyist.
B). Either of the parties hereto may cancel this agreement without cause by giving the
other party thirty days written notice of its intention to do so.
14, GOVERNMENT LAWSNENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Florida applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely in the State.
In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is instituted for the
enforcement or interpretation of the Agreement, the County and Lobbyist agree that
venue will lie in the appropriate Court or before the appropriate administrative body in
Monroe County, Florida.
The County and Lobbyist agree that, in the event of conflicting interpretations of the
terms or a terns of this Agreement by or between any of them, the issue shall be submitted
to mediation prior to the institution of any other administrative or legal proceeding.
15. RECORDKEEPING
Lobbyist shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to
performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles consistently applied. Each part to this Agreement or their authorized
representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to such records of each other
party to this. Agreement for public records purposes during the term of the Agreement and
for our years following the termination of this Agreement. If an auditor employed by
the County or Clerk determines that monies paid to Lobbyist pursuant to this Agreement
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were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, the Lobbyist shall repay the
monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec. 55.03, F.S. running from the
date the monies were paid to Lobbyist.
16. SEVERABILITY
If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement (or the application
thereof to any circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any
extent by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms, covenants, conditions
and provisions of this Agreement, shall not be affected thereby; and each remaining term,
covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and shall be
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law unless the enforcement of the remaining
tenns, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement would prevent the
accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement. The County and Lobbyist agree
to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a valid provision that
comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision.
17. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
The County and Lobbyist agree that in the event any cause of action or administrative
proceeding is initiated or defended by any party relative to the enforcement or
interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable
attorney's fees, court costs, investigative and out-of-pocket expenses, as an award against
the non -prevailing party, and shall include attorney's fees, court costs, investigative and
out-of-pocket expenses in appellate proceedings. Mediation proceedings initiated and
conducted pursuant to this Agreement shall be in accordance with the Florida Rules of
Civil Procedure and usual and customary procedures required by the Circuit Court of
Monroe County.
18. BINDING EFFECT
The terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to
the benefit of the County and Lobbyist and their respective legal representatives,
successors and assigns.
19. AUTHORITY
Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary County and
corporate action, as required by law.
20. CLAIMS FOR FEDERAL OR STATE AID
Lobbyist and County agree that each shall be, and is empowered to apply for, seek, and
obtain Federal and State funds to further the purpose of this Agreement provided that all
applications, requests, grant proposals, and fanding solicitations shall be approved by
each party prior to submission.
21. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS
County and Lobbyist agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be
resolved by meet and confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If no
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resolution can be agreed upon within 30 days after the first meet and confer session, the
issue or issues shall be discussed at a public meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners. If the issue or issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of the
parties, then any party shall have the right to seek such relief or remedy as may be
provided by this Agreement or by Florida law.
22. COOPERATION
In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted against either party
relating to the formation, execution, perfonmance, or breach of this Agreement, County
and Lobbyist agree to participate, to the extent required by the other party, in all
proceedings, hearings, processes, meetings and other activities related to the substance of
this Agreement or provision of the services under this Agreement. County and Lobbyist
specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall be required to enter into any
arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement.
23. COVENANT OF NO INTEREST
County and Lobbyist covenant that neither presently has any interest, and shall not
acquire any interest, which would conflict in any mariner or degree with its performance
under this Agreement, and that the only interest of each is to perform and receive benefits
as recited in this Agreement.
24. CODE OF ETHICS
County agrees that officers and employees of the County recognize and will be required
to comply with the standards of conduct for public officers and employees as delineated
in Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, regarding, but not limited to, solicitation or
acceptance of gifts; doing business with one's agency; unauthorized compensation;
misuse of public position, conflicting employment or contractual relationship; and
disclosure or use of certain information.
25. NO SOLICITATION/PAYMENT
The County and Lobbyist warrant that, in respect to itself, it has neither employed nor
retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for it, to
solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person,
company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for it, any fee, commission, percentage, gift or other consideration contingent upon.
or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For the breach or violation of
the provision, the Lobbyist agrees that the County shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement without liability, and, at its discretion, to offset from monies owed, or
otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift or
consideration.
26. PUBLIC ACCESS
The County and Lobbyist shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and inspection of,
all documents; papers, letters or other materials in its possession or under its control
subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the
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County and Lobbyist in conjunction with this Agreement and the County shall have the
right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of this provision by .Lobbyist.
27. NON-WIAVER OF IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding the provision of Sec. 286.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of the
County and the Lobbyist in this Agreement and the acquisition of any commercial
liability insurance coverage, self-insurance coverage, or local government liability
insurance pool coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of immunity to the extent of
liability coverage, nor shall any contract entered into by the County be required to
contain any provision .for waiver.
28. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances,
and rules and pensions and relief, disability, workers' compensation and other benefits
which apply to the activity of officers, agents or employees of any public agents or
employees of the County, when perfonning their respective functions under this
Agreement within the territorial limits of the County shall apply to the same degree and
extent to the performance of such functions and' duties of such officers, agents,
volunteers, or employees outside the territorial limits of the County.
29. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, relieving any participating
entity from any obligation or responsibility imposed upon the entity by law except to the
extent of actual and timely performance thereof by a participating entity, in which case
the performance may be offered in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility. Further,
this Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, authorizing the delegation
of the constitutional or statutory duties of the County, except to the extent permitted by
the Florida Constitution, State Statutes, and case law.
30. NON -RELIANCE BY NON-PARTIES
No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of this
Agreement to enforce or attempt to enforce any third -party claim or entitlement to or
benefit of any service or program contemplated hereunder, and the County and the
Lobbyist agree that neither the County nor the Lobbyist or any agent, officer, or
employee of either shall have the authority to inform, counsel or otherwise indicate that
any particular individual or group of individuals, entity or entities, have entitlements or
benefits under this Agreement separate and apart, inferior to, or superior to the
community in general or for the purposes contemplated in this Agreement.
31. ATTESTATIONS
Lobbyist agrees to execute such documents as the County may reasonably require, to
include a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug -Free
Workplace Statement,
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32. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant or
agreement of any member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County in his or her
individual capacity, and no member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County shall
be liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to any personal liability or
accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement.
33. EXECUTION ON COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
regarded as an original, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same
instrument and any of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any such
counterpart.
34. SECTION HEADINGS
Section headings have been inserted in this Agreement as a matter of convenience of
reference only, and it is agreed that such section headings are not a part of this
Agreement and will not be used in the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day
and date first written above at four (4) counterparts, each of which shall, without proof or
accounting for the other counterpart, be deemed an original contract.
WITNESSES:
Signature
Print Name
Signature
Print Name
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
By:
Clerk
FLORIDIAN PARTNERS, LLC
By:
Signature
Print Name
Title
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
Mayor/Chairman
MONROE (,'OUN i Y AT 3 O �N'EY
VED AS TQ tali:
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 19thday of July , 2006, by and between
Monroe County (hereinafter referred to as "COUNTN'), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, through
the Monroe County Board of Commissioners ("BOCC"), whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West,
Florida, 33040 and Barreto, Cunningh=, May, Dudley, Maloy c& Reyes, LLC (hereinafter referred to as
"BCMDM&R" or "LOBBYIST'), a Florida limited liability corporation, whose address is 109 South Monroe
Street, .Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
WIEREAS, it has been determined in the best interest of the County to obtain lobbying services to
enhance the County's representation in Tallahassee; now therefore
IN CONSIDERATION OF the mutual promises and covenants of this Agreement, the Parties agree as
follows:
1. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall begin on the date first above written, and shall end on the 18thday of Jujy
2007, subject to early termination as specified below. The County shall have an option to extend this agreement
for two additional one-year terms upon the same terms and conditions, upon giving at least thirty days notice to
the Lobbyist of its intention to exercise the option.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of services will include meeting with government officials and advocating the County's
position in all aspects of County governance which is affected by State action, in both the legislative and
executive branches of State government, and participation in and facilitation of meetings between County
officials and State officials on the subject of the Florida Keys. The scope will also include occasional meetings in
the Florida Keys with County officials and staff to educate and/or strategize. Services shall only be provided as
directed by the County Commission and communicated by the County Administrator or his designee, which
communication may be in writing or orally transmitted. Lobbyist shall beep abreast of legislative and executive
activities at the State level and keep County informed via communications to the County Administrator.
Lobbyist may, from time to time, transmit to appropriate County official such articles, analyses, and
governmental announcements, as Lobbyist deems relevant to the operations of County government.
3. THE CONTRACT SUM
The County shall pay to the Lobbyist, pursuant to the Florida Prompt Payment Act, upon receiving a_
proper invoice from the Lobbyist for the faithful performance of said service on an arrears basis. Invoicing shall
be submitted in twelve monthly installments. Documentation in support of said invoice shall describe the services
rendered during the month covered by the invoice. The total Contract price shall not exceed $60,000.00, and is
subject to annual appropriation by the County Commission. The cost of any travel authorized by the County
Administrator or his designee shall be reimbursed pursuant to rules and regulations governing travel
reimbursement and shall be in addition to the Contract price.
4. ASSIGNMENTlSUBGONTRCT
The Lobbyist shall not assign or subcontract its obligations under this agreement, except in writing and
with the prior written approval of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County and Lobbyist, which
approval shall be subject. to such conditions and provisions as the Board may deem necessary. This paragraph
shall be incorporated .by reference into any assignment or subcontract and any assignee or subcontractor shall
comply with all of the provisions of this agreement. Unless expressly provided for therein, such approval shall in
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no manner or event be deemed to impose any obligation upon the board in addition to the total agreed -upon
price of the services/goods of the Lobbyist.
5. HOLD HARMLESS
The Lobbyist covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners from any and all claims for bodily injury (including death), personal injury, and property damage
(including property owned by Monroe County) and any other losses, damages, and expenses (including attorney's
fees) which arise out of; in connection with, or by reason of services provided by Lobbyist or any of its
Subcontractor(s) in any tier, occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act of omission of the
Lobbyist or its Subcontractors in any tier, their employees, or agents.
In the event the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or suspended as a
result of the Lobbyist's failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the Lobbyist shall indemnify the
County from any and all increased expenses resulting from such delay.
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the Lobbyist is for the indemnification provided for
above.
The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or` lessened by the insurance requirements
contained elsewhere within this agreement.
6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
At all times and for all purposes under this agreement the Lobbyist is an independent contractor and not
an employee of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County. No statement contained in this
agreement shall be construed so as to find the Lobbyist or any of his/her employees, contractors, servants, or
agents to be employees of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County.
7. ASSURANCE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
County and Lobbyist agree that there will be no discrimination against any person, and it is expressly
understood that upon a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred, this
Agreement automatically terminates without any further action on the part of any party, effective the date of the
court order. County or Lobbyist agree to comply with all Federal and Florida Statutes, and all local ordinances,
as applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1) Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 (PL 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; 2) Title IX
of the Education Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC ss. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex; 3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC s.
794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination At of 1975, as
amended (42 USC ss. 6101-6107) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The Drug Abuse Office
and Treatment o Act of 1972 (PL 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;
6) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970
(PL 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The
Public Health Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC s. et seq.), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42
USC s. 1201 Note), as maybe amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability;
10) Monroe County Code Ch. 13, Art. VI, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion,
disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status or age; and
11) any other nondiscrmination provisions in any Federal or state statutes which may apply to the parties to, or
the subject matter of, this Agreement.
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8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
In providing all services/goods pursuant to this agreement, the Lobbyist shall abide by all statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provisions of such services, including those now
in effect and hereinafter adopted. Any violation of said statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations shall constitute
a material breach of this agreement and shall entitle the Board to terminate this contract immediately upon
delivery of written note of termination to the Lobbyist. The Lobbyist shall possess proper licenses to perform
work in accordance with these specifications throughout the term of this contract.
9. INSURANCE
Lobbyist shall provide documentation of insurance coverage required for those individuals or firms that
perform work for or on behalf of the County, as specified in the Monroe County Risk Management Policy and
Procedures Manual as follows:
A) General Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and
include, as a minimum:
• Premises Operations
• Products and Completed Operations
• Blanket Contractual Liability
• Personal Injury Liability
• Expanded Definition of Property Damage
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$100,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$ 50,000 Property Damage
An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made policy, its provisions
should include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective date of this contract. In addition, the period for._
which claims may be reported should extend for a minimum of twelve (12) months following the acceptance of
work by the County.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on all policies
issued to satisfy the above requirements.
B) Recognizing that the work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles, the Lobbyist, prior to
the commencement of work, shall obtain Vehicle Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout
the life of the contract and include, as a minimum, liability coverage for:
+ Owned, Non -Owned and Hired Vehicles
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The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$100,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$ 50,000 per Person
$100,000 per Occurrence
$ 25,000 Property Damage
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as additional insured on all policies
issued to satisfy the above requirements.
C) Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Lobbyist shall obtain Workers'
Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to Florida Statute 440.
In addition, the Lobbyist shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less than:
$100,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee
Coverage shall be maintained throughout the entire term of the contract.
Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact business in the state of
Florida.
If the Lobbyist has been approved by the Florida Department of Labor, as an authorized self -insurer, the
County shall recognize and honor the Lobbyist's status. The Lobbyist may be required to submit a Letter of
Authorization issued by the Department of Labor and a Certificate of Insurance, providing details on the
Lobbyist's Excess Insurance Program.
If the Lobbyist participates in a self-insurance fund, a Certificate of Insurance will be required. In
addition, the Lobbyist may be required to submit updated financial statements from the fund upon request from
the County.
10. FUNDING AVAILABILITY
In the event that funds are partially reduced or cannot be obtained or cannot be continued at a level
sufficient to allow for the provision ofthe services/goods specified herein, this agreement may then be terminated
immediately at the option of the Board of County Commissioners by written notice of termination delivered in
person or by mail to the Lobbyist. The Board shall not be obligated to pay for any services provided by the
Lobbyist after the Lobbyist has received written notice of termination.
11. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Lobbyist warrants that it is authorized by law to engage in the performance of the activities
encompassed by the -pr6ject herein described, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in these contract
documents. The Lobbyist shall at all times exercise independent, professional judgment and shall assume
professional responsibility for the services to be provided.
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12. NOTICE REQ10BMENT
Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing and hand delivered or mailed,
postage prepaid, to the other party by certified mail, returned receipt requested, to the following:
FOR COUNTY: FOR LOBBYIST:
Thomas Willi Barreto, Cunningham, May, Dudley, Maloy & Reyes, LLC
1100 Simonton Street 108 South Monroe Street, Suite 200
Key West, FL 33040 Tallahassee, FL 32301
13. EARLY TERMINATION
A) In the event that the Lobbyist shall be found to be negligent in any aspect of completion of the
Scope of Work, the County shall have the right to terminate this agreement after five days written notification to
the Lobbyist.
B) Either of the parties hereto may cancel this agreement without cause by giving the other party
thirty days written notice of its intention to do so.
14. GOVERNMENT LAWS/VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida
applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely in the State.
In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is instituted for the enforcement or
interpretation of the Agreement, the County and. Lobbyist agree that venue will lie in the appropriate court or
before the appropriate administrative body in Monroe County, Florida.
The County and Lobbyist agree that, in the event of conflicting interpretations of the terms or a term of
this Agreement by or between any of them, the issue shall be submitted to mediation prior to the institution of
any other administrative or legal proceeding.
I5. RECORDKEEPING
Lobbyist shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to performance under this
Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. Each part to this
Agreement or their authorized representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to such records of each
other party to this Agreement for public records purposes during the term of the Agreement and for four years
following the termination of this Agreement. If an auditor employed by the County or Clerk determines that
monies paid to Lobbyist pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement,
the Lobbyist shall repay the monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec. 55.03, F.S., running from
the date the monies were paid to Lobbyist.
16, SEWRA131LITY
If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement (or the application thereof to any
circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any extent by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement, shall not be affected
thereby; and each remaining term, covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and shall be
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law unless the enforcement of the remaining terms, covenants,
conditions and provisions of this Agreement would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of this
Agreement. The County and Lobbyist agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a
valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision.
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17. ATTORNEYS FEES ANC COST
The County and Lobbyist agree that in the event any cause of action or administrative proceeding is
initiated or defended by any party relative to the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, investigate, and out-of-pocket expenses, as an
award against the non -prevailing party, and shall include attorney's fees, court costs, investigative and out-of-
pocket expenses in appellate proceedings. Mediation proceedings initiated and conducted pursuant to this
Agreement shall be in accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and usual and customary procedures
required by the circuit court of Monroe County.
18. BINDING EFFECT
The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of
the County and Lobbyist and their respective legal representatives, successors and assigns.
19. AUTHORITY
Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary County and corporate action, as required by law.
20. CLAIMS FOR FEDERAL OR STATE AID
Lobbyist and County agree that each shall be, and is empowered to apply for, seek, and obtain federal and
state funds to further the purpose of this Agreement provided that all applications, requests, grant proposals, and
funding solicitations shall be approved by each party prior to submission.
21. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENT$
County and Lobbyist agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be resolved by meet
and confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If no resolution can be agreed upon within 30
days after the first meet and confer session, the issue or issues shall be discussed at a public meeting of the Board
of County Commissioners. If the issue or issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of the parties, then any
party shall have the right to seek such relief or remedy as may be provided by this Agreement or by Florida law.
22. COOPERATION
In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted against either party relating to the
formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement, County and Lobbyist agree to participate, to the
extent required by the other party , in all proceedings, hearings, processes, meetings, and other activities related
to the substance of this Agreement or provision of the services under this Agreement. County and Lobbyist
specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings
related to this .Agreement.
23. COVENANT OF NO INTEREST
County and Lobbyist covenant that neither presently has any interest, and shall not acquire any interest,
which would conflict in any manner or degree with its performance under this Agreement, and that only interest
of each is to perform and receive benefits as recited in this Agreement.
24. CODE OF ETHICS
County agrees that officers and employees of the County recognize and will be required to comply with
the standards of conduct for public officers and employees as delineated in Section 112.313, Florida Statutes,
regarding, but not limited to, solicitation or acceptance of gifts; doing business with one's agency; unauthorized
compensation; misuse of public position, conflicting employment or contractual relationship; and disclosure or
use of certain information.
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25. NO SOLICITATION/PAYMENT
The County and Lobbyist warrant that, in respect to itself, it has neither employed nor retained any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for it, to solicit or secure this Agreement
and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona
fide employee working solely for it, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent
upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For the breach or violation of the provision, the
Lobbyist agrees that the county shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without liability and, at its
discretion, to offset from monies owed, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission,
percentage, gift, or consideration.
26. PUBLIC ACCESS
The County and Lobbyist Shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and inspection of, all documents,
papers, letters or other materials in its possession or under its control subject to the provisions of Chapter 119,
Florida Statutes, and made or received by the County and Lobbyist in conjunction with the is Agreement and the
County shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of this provision by Lobbyist.
27. NON -WAIVER OF EM14UNITY
Notwithstanding the provision of Sec. 286.28, Florida Statute`s, the participation of the County and the
Lobbyist in this Agreement and the acquisition of any commercial liability insurance coverage, self-insurance
coverage, or local government liability insurance pool coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of immunity to the
extent of liability coverage, nor shall any contract entered into by the County be required to contain any
provision for waiver.
28. PRIVREGES AND Il 04MTEES
All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules and
pensions and relief, disability, workers' compensation, and other benefits which apply to the activity of officers,
agents or employees of any public agents or employees of the County, when performing their respective
functions under this Agreement within the territorial limits of the County shall apply to the same degree and
extent to the performance of such functions and duties of such officers, agents, volunteers, or employees outside
the territorial limits of the County.
29. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, relieving any participating entity from any
obligation or responsibility imposed upon the entity by law except to the extent of actual and timely performance
thereof by a participating entity, in which case the performance may be ofted in satisfaction ofthe obligation or
responsibility. Further, this Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, authorizing the delegation
of the constitutional or statutory duties of the County, except to the extent permitted by the Florida Constitution,
State statute, and case law.
30. NON -RELIANCE BY NON PARTIES
No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of this Agreement to enforce
or attempt to enforce any third -party claim or entitlement to or benefit of any service or program contemplated
hereunder, and the County and the Lobbyist agree that neither the County nor the Lobbyist or any agent, officer,
or employee of either shall have the authority to inform, counsel or otherwise indicate that any particular
individual or group of individuals, entity or entities, have entitlements or benefits under this Agreement separate
and apart, inferior to, br superior to the community in general or for the purposes contemplated in this
Agreement.
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31. ATTESTATIONS
Lobbyist agrees to execute such documents as the County may reasonably required, to include a Public
Entity Crime Statement, An Ethics Statement, and a Drug Free Workplace Statement.
32. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant or agreement of any
member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County in his or her individual capacity, and no member, officer,
agent or employee of Monroe County shall be liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to any personal
liability or accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement.
33. EXECUTION ON COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an
original, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument and any of the parties hereto
may execute this Agreement by signing any such counterpart.
34. SECTION HEADINGS
Section headings have been inserted in this Agreement as a matter of convenience of reference only, and
it is agreed that such section headings are not a part of this Agreement and will not be used in the interpretation
of any provision of this Agreement.
WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and date first
. (4) counterparts, each of which shall, without proof or accounting for the other
:d an original contract.
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FEKST AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMF,,N'T
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT is
hereby entered into by and between Monroe County, (hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY"), a
political subdivision of the State of Florida, through the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners (hereinafter referred to as "BOCC", whose address is 1100 Simonton Street,
Key West, Floridian33040 and Floridian Partners, LLC (hereinafter "LOBBYIST"' and
formerly known as Barreto, Cunningham. May, Dudley, Maloy & Reyes, LLC ", a Florida
limited liability corporation, whose address is log South Monroe Street, Suite 200, Tallahassee,
FL 32301;
WHEREAS, on the 14`h day of Jnly, 2006, the parties entered into a Professional
Services Agreement for lobbying services to enhance the County's representation in Tallahassee;
and
Wl EREAS, the COUNTY was notified that effective January 16, 2007, Barreto,
Cunningham, May, Dudley, Maloy & Reyes, LLC changed its name to Floridian Partners, LLQ
and
WHEREAS, this Professional Services Agreement expired July 18, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Section 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT, Provides that "7he County shall have
an option to extend this agreement for two additional one-year terms upon the muse terms and
conditions, upon giving at least shirty days notice to the Lobbyist of its intention to exercise the
option."; and
WHEREAS, both parties are desirous of the COUNTY exercising its option to extend
the Professional Services Agreement for an additional one-year term with the same terms and
conditions; now therefore
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and covenants set forth below, the parties
agree the Professional Services Agreement shall be amended as follows:
1, Rellecung the name change from Barreto, Cunningham, May, Dudley, Maloy &
Reyes, LLC to Floridian Partners, LLC effective retroactive trio January 16. 2007.
2. Amend Paragraph 1 to read:
1. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
This First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement extends the
Agreement for an additional one-year term affective retroactive to July 18,
2007 and expiring July 18, 2008. The County shall have an option to extend
this agreement for an additional one-year term upon the same terms and
conditions, upon giving at Ieast thirty days notice to the Lobbyist of its
intention to exercise the option_
3. Amend Paragraph 12 to read:
12. NOTICE REQUIREMENT.
Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing
and hand delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by
cerffled mail, returned receipt requested, to the following:
FOR COUNTY: FOR LOBBYIST:
Thomas J. Willi Floridian Partners, LLC
County Administrator 108 S. Monroe Street, Suite 200
1100 Simonton Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
Key West, FL 33040
4. In all other respects, the berms and conditions of the original Professional Services
Agreement remain in fiill force and effm.
IN WrPNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto Have set their hands and seals the day and
move written.
AS TO COUNTY:
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ATTT: NY L. KOLHAGE OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Witnesses:
Deputy Clerk
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
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THIS ADDENDUM TO SECOND A ARNDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEBIENT is hereby entered into by and between hforroe County,
(hereinafter referred to as "COLNT 'l a political subdivision of the State of Fludde, through
the Macaw County Board of County Co wnwsioaws (heremal%r referred to as "BOCC",
whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Floridian33040 and Floddum Partners,
LLC (hereinafter "LOBBYIST" and formerly known as Bav7m, CmdrCkm& May, DwRey,
Malay & Reyes .LLC "1 a Florida limited liability corporation, whose address is 109 South
Mwroe Street, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32301;
WEER :AS, on the 19;' day of July, 2006, the parties entered into a Professional
ServicesAgreemmw for lobbying services to enhance the County's representation in Tallahassee;
and
VV AS, on the 15P day of August, 2007, the parties into a .First Amend went to
Professiatral Services Agreement extending the Agreement for an additional one year term
effective retroactive to July 18, 2007 and expiring July 18, 2008; and
V VEMEAS, this First Amenabient to Professional Services Agreement expired July 18,
2008, and
WHEREAS.. Section 1. TERM OF ACAMML'NT, provides that -7he County shall
have an option to oche l AN agreement far two additional one year norms upon the same terms
and condifiovt4 upon giving at least thirty clays Mice to the hobbyist of ins homion to exerdse
the option.";and
VVHRREAS, both parties are desirous of the COUNTY cxercising its option to extend
the Yrst Arnen&xant to Professional &vvicesAgreement for an additional one-year terns with
the same terms and connditicm , now therefore
IN CONSIDRRATION of the mutual promises and covenants set forth below, the
parties agree the Professional Services .Agreement shall be amended as follows:
1. n" OF OZEEhO T
This Second Amen&rnent to Professional Services ,Agreement extends the
Agreement for an additional one-year term effective retroactive to July 18, 2008
and expiring July 18, 2W9.
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The scope of services will include rpeWpg with government officials and
advocating the County's position in all aspects of County govla'n me which is
affected by State action, in both the legislative and wwcu&e branches of State
government, and participation in and facilitation of meetings between County
officials and State officials on the subject of the Florida Keys. The scope will
also include o=donal meetings in the Florida Keys with County officials and
staff to educate and/or stlrategize. Services shall only be provided as directed by
the County Commission and communicated by the Coumy Administrator or his
designee, which communication may be is writing or orally transmitted.
Lobbyist shall keep abreast of legislative and exe< dWe activMes at the State
level and beep County .informed via communications to the County
Administrator, Boars! of County Commissioners and County Attwney to include
a written report on a quarterly basis when the legislature is riot in session and on
a weekly basis when. in session. Lobbyist may, from time to times transmit to
the appropriate County offdais such articles, analyses, and governmental
announcemeats, as Lobbyist deems relevant to the operations of County
government.
3. In all other respects, the teams and conditions of the original Profassiond Seevkw
Agreement remain in M force and effect.
INWITMS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day and
year ffrst alcove written.
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BOARD OF COUNTY CONBEISSIONERS
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