FY2007 10/18/2006
DANNY L. KOLHAGE
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
DATE:
October 26, 2006
TO:
Salvatore Zappulla, Director
Office of Management & Budget
FROM:
Dave Owens
Grants Management
Pamela G. Hanc~
Deputy Clerk r:::y
ATTN:
At the October 18, 2006, Board of County Commissioner's meeting the Board granted
approval and authorized execution of the following:
Certificates of Acceptance of Subgrant Awards between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement for programs funded by the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance
Grant Program, as follows: Monroe Youth Challenge Middle School Program II,
2007-JAGC-MONR-1-P3-069, in the amount of $30,000.00; Family Treatment Drug Court III,
2007-JAGC-MONR-2-P3-068, in the amount of $37,301.00; and Boys and Girls SMART -
Marathon Area III, 2007-JAGC-MONR-3-P3-061, in the amount of $22,500.00. Enclosed is a
duplicate original of each.
Contracts with providers of programs funded by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program, as follows: Boys and Girls Club, that provides S.M.A.R.T. Gang
Prevention, in the amount of $30,000.00; and Care Center for Mental Health, that provides
Family Treatment Drug Court, in the amount of $49,735.00. Enclosed is a duplicate original of
each.
Contracts with human service organizations funded by the County for Fiscal Year 2007,
for which funding recommendations are made by the Human Services Advisory Board, as follows:
AIDS Help, Inc., that provides facilitie~ and services for supportive services to mY-infected
residents, in the amount of $36,000.00;lthe Care Center for Mental Health, that provides facilities
and services for mental health, in the amount of $345,000.00; The Florida Keys Children's Shelter,
Inc., that provides facilities and services for shelter and counseling to youth and families, in the
amount of $200,000.00; Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc., that provides facilities and
services to provide shelter to homeless individuals and families, in the amount of $60,000.00;
Fountains of Living, Inc., that provides facilities and services for an assisted living facility for
senior citizens, in the amount of $5,000.00; United States Fellowship of Florida, Inc., that
provides facilities and services for assisted living facilities with limited mental health support in
Monroe County, in the amount of $65,000.00; Higher Love Mission Outreach, that provides
facilities and services for assistive services for disadvantaged residents, in the amount of
$5,000.00; The Monroe Association for Retarded Citizens (MARC), Inc., that provides services
for mentally retarded citizens, in the amount of $205,000.00; PACE Center for Girls, Inc., that
provides facilities and services for education, counseling, training, and advocacy for at-risk young
women, in the amount of $75,000.00; Rural Health Network of Momoe County, Florida, Inc.,
that provides facilities and services related to outreach and emollment activites for the Florida Kid
Care Program and medical and dental services to the disadvantaged citizens ofMomoe County, in
the amount of $80,000.00; Samuel's House, Inc., that provides facilities and services for women
and children's housing and support, in the amount of $110,000.00; and Womankind, Inc., that
provides facilities and services related to women's health care, in the amount of $100,000.00.
Enclosed is a duplicate original of each.
Contracts with non-profit service organizations funded by the County for Fiscal Year
2007, these organizations do not apply to the Human Services Advisory Board, they are funded
directly by the Board of County Commissioners as line items in the budget, as follows: The
Exotic and Wild Bird Rescue of Florida Keys, Inc., that provides facilities and services for wild
and exotic bird rescue programs, in the amount of $12,000.00; The Florida Keys Wild Bird
Rehabilitation Center, Inc., that provides facilities and services for wild bird rescue programs, in
the amount of $12,000.00; The Historic Florida Keys Foundation, that provides facilities and
sservices for the development, coordination, and promotion of historic preservation, in the
amount of $30,000.00; The Marathon Wild Bird Rescue, Inc., that provides facilities and services
for wild bird rescue programs, in the amount of $12,000.00; Monroe Council of the Arts
Corporation, d/b/a Florida Keys Council of the Arts, that provides facilities and services for the
development, coordination, and promotion of the arts, in the amount of $75,000.00; Rural Health
Network of Momoe County, Florida, Inc., that provides facilities and services related to primary
care medical services to the disadvantaged citizens of Momoe County, in the amount of
$360,000.00; and Upper Keys Community Pool, Inc., d/b/a Jacobs Aquatic Center of Key Largo,
that provides a swimming pool and related facilities, in the amount of $225,000.00. Enclosed is a
duplicate original of each.
Program Generated Income Agreement, Subgrant Project No. 2003-CJ-5A-22-54-01-111
between Momoe County of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the FY 2003 Sunrise
House Transitional Housing for Recovering Homeless Men III Program, provided by Florida
Keys Outreach Coalition. Enclosed are three duplicate originals, executed on behalf of Monroe
County, for your handling. Please be sure to return the fUlly executed "Monroe County Clerk's Office
Original" and the "Monroe County Finance Department's Original" as soon as possible.
Program Generated Income Agreement, Subgrant Project No. 2004-CJ-J3-11-54-01-017
between Momoe County of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the FY 2004 Sumise
House Transitional Housing for Recovering Homeless Men IV Program, provided by Florida
Keys Outreach Coalition. Enclosed are three duplicate originals, executed on behalf of Monroe
County, for your handling. Please be sure to return the fUlly executed "Monroe County Clerk's Office
Original" and the "Monroe County Finance Department's Original" as soon as possible.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact our office.
cc: County Attorney
Finance
File
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into this ~r; ~ day of tJclo ~
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
referred to as "Board" or "County," and THE CARE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH,
referred to as "PROVIDER."
,2006,
herei nafter
hereinafter
WHEREAS, the PROVIDER is a not-for-profit corporation established for the provision of
mental health services to the citizens of Monroe County, Florida, and
WHEREAS, the Board is vested and charged with certain duties and responsibilities relating
to the mental health and guidance of the citizens of Monroe County, and
WHEREAS, it is a legitimate public purpose to provide facilities and services for mental
health, now, therefore,
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, it is agreed
as follows:
FUNDING
1. AMOUNT OF AGREEMENT. The Board, in consideration of the PROVIDER
substantially and satisfactorily performing and carrying out the duties of the Board as to providing
facilities and services for mental health for persons living in Monroe County, Florida, shall pay to
the PROVIDER the sum of THREE-HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($345,000.00) for fiscal year 2006-2007.
2. TERM. This Agreement shall commence on October 1, 2006, and terminate September
30, 2007, unless earlier terminated pursuant to other provisions herein.
3. PAYMENT. Payment will be made periodically, but no more frequently than monthly,
as hereinafter set forth. Reimbursement requests will be submitted to the Board via the Clerk's
Finance Office. The COUNTY shall only reimburse, subject to the funded amounts below, those
reimbursable expenses which are reviewed and approved as complying with Florida Statutes
112.061 and Attachment A - Expense Reimbursement Requirements. Evidence of payment by
the PROVIDER shall be in the form of a letter, summarizing the expenses, with supporting
documentation attached. The letter should contain a certification statement An example of a
reimbursement request cover letter is included as Attachment B. The organization's final invoice
must be received within sixty days after the termination date of this contract shown in Article 2
above.
After the Clerk of the Board examines and approves the request for reimbursement, the
Board shall reimburse the PROVIDER. However, the total of said reimbursement expense
payments in the aggregate sum shall not exceed the total amount shown in Article 1, above,
during the term of this agreement.
4. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. If funds cannot be obtained or cannot be continued at a
level sufficient to allow for continued reimbursement of expenditures for services specified herein,
this agreement may be terminated immediately at the option of the Board by written notice of
termination delivered to the PROVIDER. The Board shall not be obligated to pay for any services
or goods provided by the PROVIDER after the PROVIDER has received written notice of
termination, unless otherwise required by law.
5. CLAIMS FOR FEDERAL OR STATE AID. PROVIDER and County agree that each shall
be, and is, empowered to apply for, seek, and obtain federal and state funds to further the
Contract - Care Center FY07; page 1
purpose of this Agreement; provided that all applications, requests, grant proposals, and funding
solicitations shall be approved by each party prior to submission.
6. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY. All property, whether real or personal, purchased with
funds provided under this agreement, shall become the property of Monroe County and shall be
accounted for pursuant to statutory requirements.
RECORD KEEPING
7. RECORDS. PROVIDER shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly
pertinent to performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles consistently applied. Each party 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 PROVIDER pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by
this Agreement, the PROVIDER shall repay the monies together with interest calculated pursuant
to See. 55.03, FS, running from the date the monies were paid to PROVIDER.
8. PUBLIC ACCESS. The County and PROVIDER 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 PROVIDER in conjunction with this Agreement; and the County shall have the
right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of this provision by PROVIDER.
9. COMPLIANCE WITH COUNTY GUIDELINES. The PROVIDER must furnish to the
COUNTY:
(a) evidence of the organization's 501(c)(3) status;
(b) a list of the organization's Board of Directors of which there must be five or more;
(c) evidence of annual election of Officers and Directors;
(d) an annual audited financial report ;
(e) a copy the organization's Corporate Bylaws, which must address the organization's
mission, board and membership composition, election of officers, and so on;
(f) a copy of the organization's Corporate Policies and Procedures Manual which must include
hiring policies for all staff, drug and alcohol free workplace provisions, equal employment
opportunity provisions, and so on;
(g) cooperation with County monitoring visits;
(h) semi-annual performance reports. These reports should include performance
measurements which will demonstrate the level of accomplishment of goals for which funding
has been provided.
(i) other reasonable reports and information related to compliance with applicable laws,
contract provisions and the scope of services that the County may from time to time request.
RESPONSIBILITIES
10. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The PROVIDER, for the consideration named, covenants and
agrees with the Board to substantially and satisfactorily perform and provide the services outlined
in Attachment C to residents of Monroe County, Florida.
11. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS. The County and PROVIDER 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, courts costs, investigative, and
out-of-pocket expenses in appellate proceedings. Mediation proceedings initiated and conducted
Contract - Care Center FY07; page 2
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.
12. BINDING EFFECT. The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this
Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the County and PROVIDER and their respective
legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
13. 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.
14. NO SOLICITATION/PAYMENT. The County and PROVIDER 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 PROVIDER 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.
15. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. At all times and for all purposes hereunder, the
PROVIDER is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Board. No statement
contained in this agreement shall be construed so as to find the PROVIDER or any of its
employees, contractors, servants or agents to be employees of the Board.
COMPLIANCE ISSUES
16. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. In providing all services pursuant to this agreement, the
PROVIDER shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to or regulating
the provision 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 notice of termination to the PROVIDER.
17. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LICENSING. The PROVIDER shall assure
that all professionals have current and appropriate professional licenses and professional liability
insurance coverage. Funding by the Board is contingent upon retention of appropriate local, state
and/or federal certification and/or licensure of the PROVIDER'S program and staff.
18. NON-DISCRIMINATION. County and PROVIDER 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 PROVIDER 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
Contract - Care Center FY07; page 3
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
ss. 690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse
patent records; 8) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (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) Any other nondiscrimination provisions in any
Federal or state statutes which may apply to the parties to, or the subject matter of, this
Agreement.
AMENDMENTS, CHANGES, AND DISPUTES
19. MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS. Any and all modifications of the services
and/or reimbursement of services shall be accomplished by an amendment, which must be
approved in writing by the COUNTY.
20. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS. County and PROVIDER
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.
21. 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 PROVIDER 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 PROVIDER
specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration
proceedings related to this Agreement.
ASSURANCES
22. COVENANT OF NO INTEREST. County and PROVIDER 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.
23. NO ASSIGNMENT. The PROVIDER shall not assign this agreement except in writing
and with the prior written approval of the Board, which approval shall be subject to such
conditions and provisions as the Board may deem necessary. This agreement shall be
incorporated by reference into any assignment and any assignee shall comply with all of the
provisions herein. 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
reimbursement amount for the services of the PROVIDER.
24. NON-WAIVER OF IMMUNITY. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28,
Florida Statutes, the participation of the County and the PROVIDER 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.
Contract - Care Center FY07; page 4
25. ATTESTATIONS. PROVIDER 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.
26. 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.
INDEMNITY ISSUES
27. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. The PROVIDER 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 the
PROVIDER occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act or omission of the
PROVIDER'S employees, agents, or volunteers.
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 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. 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.
30. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Non-Delegation of Constitutional
or Statutory Duties. 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 any 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 statute, and case law.
31. 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 PROVIDER agree that neither the County nor the PROVIDER 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.
GENERAL
32. Execution in 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.
Contract - Care Center FY07; page 5
33. NOTICE. Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing
and hand-delivered or mailed, postage pre-paid, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the
other party as follows:
For Board:
David P. Owens, Grants Administrator
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
and
Monroe County Attorney
PO Box 1026
Key West, FL 33041
For PROVIDER
Dr. Michael Funk, Executive Director
Care Center for Mental Health of Lower Keys, Inc.
1205 Fourth Street
Key West, FL 33040
34. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, INTERPRETATION, COSTS, AND FEES. 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 this Agreement, the County and PROVIDER agree that venue will
lie in the appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative body in Monroe County,
Florida.
The County and PROVIDER 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.
3S. NON-WAIVER. Any waiver of any breach of covenants herein contained to be kept
and performed by the PROVIDER shall not be deemed or considered as a continuing waiver and
shall not operate to bar or prevent the Board from declaring a forfeiture for any succeeding
breach, either of the same conditions or covenants or otherwise.
36. 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 terms, covenants,
conditions and provisions of this Agreement would prevent the accomplishment of the original
intent of this Agreement. The County and PROVIDER 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.
37. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the
parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior
agreements with respect to such subject matter between the PROVIDER and the Board.
Contract - Care Center FY07; page 6
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed as
of the day and year first written above.
(SEAL)
AtTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
Bel. ~~. .~
Deputy Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE CO(jJ{' FLORIDA
By t
Mayo Chairman
~MfYl jr~
Witness
Care Center for Mental Health, Inc.
(Federal ID No.5:-1-d;::;S31?JU~ )
{2~ w ("I i'(: <:: (1::&, "" 0(1
Witness
By
:1: 0
C> ;po
:z :;;r:
:X>n_.
C> ~-_.
rTl r -<
:;:<:
0" r
c.~~:,-
~:..-oc-:
~2.~~::
-T1 """,
~ ._0-
j en
;po
~
=
....
o
n
-4
N
a>
~
9
~.1
-
rn
c::;
-T'j
(::)
:r.J
7J::l
pi
n
o
:;0
C".J
\D
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
~~Z:A;)O~:/(
NATILEENE w. CASSEL
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
Date '/-;>-,,- O~
Contract - Care Center FY07; page 7
ATTACHMENT A
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
This document is intended to provide basic guidelines to Human Service Organizations, county
travelers, and contractual parties who have reimbursable expenses associated with Monroe
County business. These guidelines, as they relate to travel, are from Florida Statute 112.061.
A cover letter summarizing the major line items on the reimbursable expense request needs to
also contain a notarized certified statement such as:
"I certify that the attached expenses are accurate and in agreement with the records of
this organization. Furthermore, these expenses are in compliance with this organization's
contract with the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners."
Invoices should be billed to the contracting agency. Third party payments will not be considered
for reimbursement. Remember, the expense should be paid prior to requesting a reimbursement.
Only current charges will be considered, no previous balances.
Reimbursement requests will be monitored in accordance with the level of detail in the contract.
This document should not be considered all-inclusive. The Clerk's Finance Department reserves
the right to review reimbursement requests on an individual basis. Any questions regarding these
guidelines should be directed to 305-292-3534.
Data Processing, PC Time, etc.
The vendor invoice is required for reimbursement. Inter-company allocations are not considered
reimbursable expenditures unless appropriate payroll journals for the charging department are
attached and certified.
Payroll
A certified statement verifying the accuracy and authenticity of the payroll expense is needed. If
a Payroll Journal is provided, it should include: dates, employee name, salary or hourly rate,
total hours worked, withholding information and payroll taxes, check number and check amount.
If a Payroll Journal is not provided, the following information must be provided: check amount,
check number, date, payee, support for applicable payroll taxes.
Postage, Overnight Deliveries, Courier, etc.
A log of all postage expenses as they relate to the County contract is required for reimbursement.
For overnight or express deliveries, the vendor invoice must be included.
Rents, Leases, etc.
A copy of the rental or lease agreement is required. Deposits and advance payments are not
allowable expenses.
Reproductions, Copies, etc.
A log of copy expenses as they relate to the County contract is required for reimbursement. The
log must define the date, number of copies made, source document, purpose, and recipient. A
reasonable fee for copy expenses will be allowable. For vendor services, the vendor invoice and a
sample of the finished product are required.
Supplies, Services, etc.
For supplies or services ordered, a vendor invoice is required.
Telefax, Fax, etc.
Contract - Care Center FY07; page 8
A fax log is required. The iog must define the sender, the intended recipient, the date, the
number called, and the reason for sending the fax.
Telephone Expenses
A user log of pertinent information must be remitted including: the party called, the caller, the
telephone number, the date, and the purpose of the call.
Travel Expenses
Travel expenses must be submitted on a State of Florida Voucher for Reimbursement of Travel
Expenses. Travel must be submitted in accordance with Florida Statute 112.061. Credit card
statements are not acceptable documentation for reimbursement. If attending a conference or
meeting a copy of the agenda is needed. Airfare reimbursement requires the original passenger
receipt portion of the airiine ticket. A travel itinerary is appreciated to facilitate the audit trail.
Auto rental reimbursement requires the vendor invoice. Fuel purchases should be documented
with paid receipts. Taxis are not reimbursed if taken to arrive at a departure point: for example,
taking a taxi from one's residence to the airport for a business trip is not reimbursable. Parking is
considered a reimbursable travel expense at the destination. Airport parking during a business
trip is not.
A detailed list of charges is required on the lodging invoice. Balance due must be zero. Room
must be registered and paid for by traveler. The County will only reimburse the actual room and
related bed tax. Room service, movies, and personal telephone calls are not allowable expenses.
Meal reimbursement is: breakfast at $3.00, lunch at $6.00, and dinner at $12.00. Meal
guidelines state that travel must begin prior to 6 a.m. for breakfast reimbursement, before noon
and end after 2 p.m. for lunch reimbursement, and before 6 p.m. and end after 8 p.m. for dinner
reimbursement.
Mileage reimbursement is calculated at .29 cents per mile for personal auto mileage while on
County business. An odometer reading must be included on the state travel voucher for vicinity
travel. Mileage is not allowed from a residence or office to a point of departure. For example,
driving form one's home to the airport for a business trip is not a reimbursable expense.
Non-allowable Expenses
The following expenses are not allowable for reimbursement: capital outlay expenditures (unless
specifically included in the contract), contributions, depreciation expenses (unless specifically
included in the contract), entertainment expenses, fundraising, non-sufficient check charges,
penalties and fines.
Contract - Care Center FY07; page 9
ATTACHMENT B
ORGANIZATION
LETTERHEAD
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Finance Department
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, FL 33040
Date
The following is a summary of the expenses for ( Orqanization name) for the time period
of to
Check # Payee Reason Amount
101 Company A Rent $ X,XXX.XX
102 Company B Utilities XXX.XX
104 Employee A P/R ending 05/14/01 XXX.XX
105 Employee B P/R ending OS/28/01 XXX. XX
(A) Total $ X.XXX.XX
(B) Total prior payments $ X,XXX.XX
(C) Total requested and paid (A + B) $ X,XXX.XX
(D) Total contract amount $ X,XXX.XX
Balance of contract (D-C) $ X.XXX.XX
I certify that the above checks have been submitted to the vendors as noted and that
the expenses are accurate and in agreement with the records of this organization.
Furthermore, these expenses are in compliance with this organizations_ contract with
the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and will not be submitted for
reimbursement to any other funding source.
Executive Director
Attachments (supporting documentation)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this _ day of 2001
by who is personally known to me.
Notary Public
Notary Stamp
Contract - Care Center FY07; page 10
ATTACHMENT C
Services to be provided:
Alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health outpatient mental health services, including, but not
limited to, assessment, crisis intervention, medical services, intensive on-site services, case
management, outpatient counseling, and similar services.
Contract - Care Center FY07; page 11
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT
"A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for
public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a
public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair
of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on ieases of real property to public entity,
may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant
under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in
excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of
36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list."
Contract - Care Center FY07; page 12