Month to Month 06/18/2008
DANNY L. KOLHAGE
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
DATE:
July 3, 2008
TO:
Reggie Paros, Director
Housing & Community Development
ATTN:
Stacy DeVane
Executive Assistant
FROM:
Isabel C. DeSantis.
Deputy Clerk
At the June 18, 2008 BOCC Meeting, the Board granted approval and authorized
execution of an Agreement Addendum for Interim Medical Examiner Services between Monroe
County and >Michael D. Hunter, M.D., P.A. to extend Agreement for District 16 Medical
Examiner Services on a month-to-month basis pending the appointment of a permanent Medical
Examiner and to provide for an increase in monthly payment to provide janitorial services upon
occupancy ofnew Medical Examiner's Facility.
Enclosed is a duplicate original of the above-mentioned for your handling. Should you
have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office.
cc: County Attorney
Finance
File
AGREEMENT ADDENDUM
for
INTERIM MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT ADDENDUM is made and entered into this 18th day of
June _, 2008, between the CaUNTY aF MaNRaE and MICHAEL D. HUNTER,
M.D., P.A.
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2002, the parties entered into an agreement (the original
agreement) for the period August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2005; and
WHEREAS, on September 18, 2002, the parties agreed to an agreement
addendum; and
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2005, the parties agreed to extend the agreement for
services for the period August 1, 2005, through July 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Michael Hunter, M.D. resigned the position as the 16th District
Florida State Medical Examiner effective June 19,2008, but has been appointed to serve
as Interim Medical Examiner pending the appointment of a permanent Medical
Examiner; now therefore,
IN CaNSIDERA TIaN aF THE MUTUAL CaVENANTS BELlOW, IT IS
AGREED AS FaLLaWS:
1. TERM:
This Agreement Addendum for Interim Medical Examiner services commences
June 19, 2008, and will continue on a month-to-month basis. The Agreement will
terminate upon appointment of a permanent Medical Examiner.
2. OFFICE/EQUlPMENT:
The address in Paragraph 2 of the July 20, 2005 Amendment to Agreement is
amended to read:
A. As of the date on which this amendment is entered, the equipment and
existing supplies are located at the Medical Examiner's Facility, 56639 averseas
Highway, Marathon, Florida.
3. FACILITIES:
Section 5 of the September 18,2002 Amendment to Agreement is amended to add
the following subparagraph:
C) Commencing on the date the County-owned facility is ready for occupancy
for the intended use by the Medical Examiner:
The County is responsible for:
1. Maintenance and repairs to facility;
2. Utilities, to include normal waste refuse services, electric and water.
The Medical Examiner is responsible for:
1. Biohazardous waste collection and disposal services.
2. Janitorial services for the facility; the pro rata monthly payment will be
increased by $1,000 per month for this purpose.
4. All other provisions of the June 19,2002 agreement, as previously
amendl:d, not inconsistent herewith, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seal, the
day and year first written above.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Mayor/Chairman
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
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May 19, 2008
Dr. Michael Hunter. M.D.
Ramrod Plaza
27223 Overseas Highway
Summerland Key, 33042
Dear Dr. Hunter:
On behalf of the citizen's of Monroe County, we hereby appoint you to serve as Interim
Medical Examiner of Monroe County. Your dedication and professional handling ofthis
position will help to make a smooth transition for the new appointee. You will be assuming the
position of Interim Medical Examiner as of June 19,2008. Accordinilly, my appointment of you
as Interim Medical Examiner will expire upon appointment of a permanent Medical Examiner.
We intend to keep you apprised of our search for a new Medical Examiner. Thank you for
acceptiIlil this appointment.
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Mark E. Kohl
State Attorney
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cc: Roman Gutesi, County Administrator
Stephen J. Nelson, Chairman, Medical Examiners Commission