FY1997 10/16/1996
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BRANCH OFFICE
3117 OVERSEAS IDGHWAY
MARA mON, FLORIDA 33050
TEL. (305) 289-6027
FAX (30S) 289-1745
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
MONROE COUNTY
SOO WHITEHEAD STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
TEL. (305) 292-3550
FAX (305) 295-3660 .._.~..
BRANCH OPPlCS
88820 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
PLANTATION KEY, FLORIDA 33070
TEL. (305) 852-7145
FAX (305) 852-7146
MEMORANDUM
TO: James Roberts
County Administrator
FROM:
Ruth Ann Jantzen, Deputy Clerk a).
November 12, 1996
DATE:
On October 16, 1996, the Board of County Commissioners granted approval
and authorized execution of the following documents between Monroe County and
the following FY 97 Human Service Providers:
Agreement between Monroe County and Literacy V oiunteers of America _
Monroe County, Inc., in the amount to $5,000.00.
Agreement between Monroe County and Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc.,
in the amount of $23,000.00.
Agreement between Monroe County and Care Center for Mental Health of the
Lower Keys, Inc., in the total amount of $214,629.00.
Agreement between Monroe County and Help Line, Inc., in the amount of
$21,000.00.
Enclosed pl~ find a fully executed duplicate original of each of the above
Agreements for return to your providers. If you have any questions regarding the above,
please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Enclosure
cc: County Attorney
Finance
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AGREEMENT
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This Agreement is made and entered into this ~ day of C -c. f L r)':..1,~.1996, between the
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, hereinafter referred to as
IIBoard" or "County," and CARE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH OF THE LOWER KEYS, INC., hereinafter
referred to as II Provider."
WHEREAS, the Board and the Provider desire to enter into an agreement wherein the Board
contracts for services from the Provider for the rendering of mental health services to the citizens of
the Lower Keys, Monroe County, Florida, and
WHEREAS, the Board is vested and charged with certain duties and re~~onsibilities relating to
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the mental health and guidance of the citizens of Monroe County, and
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WHEREAS, such services have been rendered by the Provider in the p.ast an~haverbeen
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WHEREAS, it is proper and fitting to enter into an agreement for services to be ri!'der~ in the
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forthcoming fiscal year 1996-97, now, therefore,
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, it is agreed as
follows:
1. AMOUNT OF AGREEMENT. The Board, in consideration of the Provider substantially and
satisfactorily performing and carrying out the duties and obligations of the Board as to rendering
counsel to the citizens of the Lower Keys, Monroe County, Florida, in matters of mental health and
guidance, drug rehabilitation and providing transportation to treatment facilities as required by
Florida Statute 394.461 for Monroe County patients, agrees to:
A. Pay to the Provider the sum of One Hundred Sixty-four Thousand Six Hundred
Twenty-nine Dollars ($164,629.00) for rendering counseling services.
B. Pay an additional sum not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for the
providing of transportation of patients in Monroe County to treatment facilities (Baker Act
Transportation) .
2. TERM. This Agreement shall commence on October 1, 1996, and terminate
September 30, 1997, unless earlier terminated pursuant to other provisions herein.
3. PAYMENT. Payment will be paid monthly as hereinafter set forth. Certified monthly
financial and service load reports will be made available to the Board to validate the delivery of
services under this contract. The monthly financial report is due in the office of the Clerk of the Board
no later than the 15th day of the following month. After the Clerk of the Board pre-audits the
certified report, the Board shall reimburse the Provider for its monthly expenses. However, the total of
said monthly payments in the aggregate sum shall not exceed the total amount of $164,629.00 for
counseling, and $50,000 for Baker Act transportation cost during the term of this agreement. To
preserve client confidentiality required by law, copies of individual client bills and records shall not
be available to the Board for reimbursement purposes but shall be made available only under
controlled conditions to qualified auditors for audit purposes.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The Provider, for the consideration named, covenants and
agrees with the Board to substantially and satisfactorily perform and carry out the duties of the Board
in rendering counsel in the matter of mental health and guidance to the citizens of the Lower Keys,
Monroe County, Florida, and transporting patients in Monroe County to treatment facilities in
accordance with Florida Statute 394.459. The Provider shall provide these services in compliance
with Florida Statutes Chapter 394. Said services shall include, but are not limited to, those services
described in Provider's Details of Specific Program for Which Funding is Requested, attached hereto
as Exhibit C and incorporated herein.
5. RECORDS. The Provider shall maintain appropriate records to insure a proper
accounting of all funds and expenditures, and shall provide a clear financial audit trail to allow for
full accountability of funds received from said Board. Access to these records shall be provided
during weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., upon request of the Board, the State of Florida, or authorized
agents and representatives of the Board or State.
The Provider shall be responsible for repayment of any and all audit exceptions which are
identified by the Auditor General of the State of Florida, the Clerk of Court for Monroe County, an
independent auditor, or their agents and representatives. In the event of an audit exception, the
current fiscal year contract amount or subsequent fiscal year contract amounts shall be offset by the
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amount of the audit exception. In the event this agreement is not renewed or continued in
subsequent years through new or amended contracts, the Provider shall be billed by the Board for
the amount of the audit exception and the Provider shall promptly repay any audit exception.
6. 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. The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance
requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. At all 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
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1 D. INSURANCE. As a pre-requisite of the services supplied under this contract, the
Provider shall obtain, at its own expense, insurance as specified in any attached schedules, which
are made part of this agreement.
The Provider shall maintain the required insurance throughout the entire term of this
agreement. Failure to comply with this provision may result in immediate suspension of all work until
the required insurance has been reinstated or replaced.
The Provider shall provide, to the County, as satisfactory evidence of the required insurance,
either a certificate of insurance or a certified copy of the actual insurance policy.
The Board, at its sole option, has the right to request a certified copy of any or all insurance
policies required by this agreement. All insurance policies must specify that they are not subject to
cancellation, non-renewal, material change, or reduction in coverage unless a minimum of thirty (3D)
days prior notification is given to the Board by the insurer.
The acceptance and/or approval of the Provider's insurance shall not be construed as
relieving the Provider from any liability or obligation assumed under this agreement or imposed by
law. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, its employees and officials shall be
included as "additional insureds" on all policies, except for Worker's Compensation.
Any deviations from these general insurance requirements must be requested in writing on the
County-prepared form entitled II Request for Waiver or Modification of Insurance Requirements" and
approved by Monroe County Risk Management.
11. MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS. Any and all modifications of the services and/or
reimbursement of services shall be amended by an agreement amendment, which must be
approved in writing by the Board.
12. 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
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obligation upon the Board in addition to the total agreed upon reimbursement amount for the
services of the Provider.
13. NON-DISCRIMINATION. The Provider shall not discriminate against any person on the
basis race, creed, color, national origin, sex or sexual orientation, age, physical handicap, or any
other characteristic or aspect which is not job-related in its recruiting, hiring, promoting, terminating
or any other area affecting employment under this agreement. At all times, the Provider shall
comply with all applicable laws and regulations with regard to employing the most qualified
person(s) for positions under this agreement. The Provider shall not discriminate against any person
on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex or sexual orientation, age, physical handicap,
financial status or any characteristic or aspect in its providing of services.
14. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES. The signatory for the Provider below, certifies and warrants
that:
(a) The Provider's name in this agreement is the full name as designated in its corporate
charter, if a corporation, or the full name under which the Provider is authorized to do business in the
state of Florida.
(b) He or she is empowered to act and contract for the Provider; and
(c) This agreement has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Provider if the
Provider is a corporation.
15. 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:
Monroe County Attorney
310 Fleming Street, upstairs
Key West, Florida 33040
For Provider:
Marshall Wolfe, Executive Director
Care Center for Mental Health of the Lower Keys, Inc.
1205 Fourth Street
Key West, Florida 33040
16. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This agreement shall be construed by and governed
under the laws of the State of Florida and venue for any action arising under this agreement shall be
in Monroe County, Florida.
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17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
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ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK '. ,~ (jJ::r...V/
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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CARE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH
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PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME FORM - STATEMENT
Any person submitting a bid or proposal in response to this
invitation must execute the enclosed Form PUR 7068, SWORN STATEMENT
UNDER SECTION 287.133(3) (A), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY
CRIMES, inClUding proper check(s), in the space(s) provided, and
enclose it with his bid or proposal on behalf of dealers or suppliers
who will ship commodities and received payment from the resulting
contract, it is your responsibility to see that copy(s) of the form
are executed by them and are included with your bid or proposal.
Corrections to the form will not be allowed after the bid or proposal
opening time and date. Failure to complete this fo~m in every detail
and submit it with your bid or proposal will result in immediate
disqualification of your bid or proposal.
SWC.1IUI STl\TEMErIT UtfDER ORDINANCE NCJ. 10-1990
MONROE COUNTY I FT.lOR 1 01\
ETHICS CLAtJSE
w~rrants that he/it has not employed
r~tained or otherwis~ had act on his/its behalf any formet County officeJ
or employee in violation of section 2 of Ordinance No. 10-1990 or any
County officer or empioyee in violation of section 3 of Ordinance No.
10-1990. For breach or violation of this provision the County may, in
its discretion, terminate tllis contract witll0Ut liability and may also,
in its discretion, d~duct from the contract or purchase price, or
otherwise recover, the full amount of any fee, commission, percentage,
gift, or consideration paid to the former County officer or employee.
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D3te:
STATE OF
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COUNTY OF !7o~~oc-
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before
(drtte) by
me on
(name of affiant).
He/She is personally known to me or has produced
as identification.
(type of identifi~ation)
IlOTARY PUBLIC
MCPtt4 REV. 2/92
"A person or affiliate who has hccn placed on the cOllvicted vendor list following
a conviction for public cntify crimc may not submit a hid on a contract to provide
any goods or services to a puhlic 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 leases of rcal 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 providcd in Section 287.017, for CATEGORY TWO for
a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. II
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GENERAL LIABILITY
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONTRACT
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Contractor shall obtain
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:
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$ 500,000 per Person
$ 1,000,000 per Occurrence
$ 100,000 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.
GL3
Administration Instruction
#4709.2
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1996 Edition
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONTRACT
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract involves the providing of professional
medical treatment, the Contractor shall purchase and maintain, throughout the life of the contract,
Professional Liability Insurance which will respond to the rendering of, or failure to render
medical professional services under this contract.
The minimum limits of liability shall be:
$500,000 per Occurrence/$l ,000,000 Aggregate
If coverage is provided on a claims made basis, an extended claims reporting period of four (4)
years will be required.
MED2
Administration Instruction
#4709.2
67
1996 Edition
VEHICLE LIABILITY
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONTRACT
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles, the Contractor,
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:
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$ 500,000 per Person
$1,000,000 per Occurrence
$ 100,000 Property Damage
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on
all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
VL3
Administration Instruction
#4709.2
82
1996 Edition
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONTRACT
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Contractor shall obtain
Workers' Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to the applicable state
statutes.
In addition, the Contractor shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less
than:
$1,000,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
$1,000,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, policy limits
$1,000,000 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 Contractor has been approved by the Florida's Department of Labor, as an authorized self-
insurer, the County shall recognize and honor the Contractor's status. The Contractor may be
required to submit a Letter of Authorization issued by the Department of Labor and a Certificate
of Insurance, providing details on the Contractor's Excess Insurance Program.
If the Contractor participates in a self-insurance fund, a Certificate of Insurance will be required.
In addition, the Contractor may be required to submit updated financial statements from the fund
upon request from the County.
WC3
Administration Instruction
#4709.2
89
AITACHMENT A
Expense Reimbursement Requirements
This document is intended to provide "basic" guidelines to Human Service Organizations, coun~y
travellers, 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,
which is attached for reference.
A cover letter summarizing the major line items on the reimbursable expense ~equest should also
contain a 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 resexves
the right to review reimbursement requests on an individual basis. Any questil)nS regarding these
guidelines should be directed to Stephanie Griffiths at 305-292-3528.
Payroll:
A certified statement verifying the accuracy and authenticity of the payroll expenses.
If a Payroll Journal is provided, it .should include:
Payroll Journal dates
employee name, salary, or hourly rate
hours worked during the payroll journal dates
withholdings where appropriate
check number and check. amount
If a Payroll Journal is not provided the following must be listed:
check number, date, payee, check amount
support for applicable payroll taxes
Original vendor invoices must be submitted for Workers Compensation anc :iability insurance
coverage.
Telephone expenses:
A user log of pertinent information must be remitted: the party called, the caller, the telephone
number, the date, and the purpose of the call must be identified.
Telefax, fax, etc.:
A fax log is required. The log must defin~ the sender, the intended recipient, the date, the number
called, and the reason for sending the fax.
Supplies, services, etc.:
For supplies or services ordered the County requires the original vendor invoice.
Rents, leases, etc.:
A copy of the rental agreement or lease is required. Deposits and advance p;.~yments will not be
allowable expenses.
Postage, overnight deliveries, courier, etc.:
A log of all postage expenses as it relates to' the County contract is required for reimbursement.
For C?vernight or express deliveries, the original vendor invoice must be -included.
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Reproductions, copies, etc.:
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A log of copy expensesr as it relates to the County contract is required for r( inlbursement. The
log must define the date, number of copies made, source document, purpo~;e, and -ecipient. A
reasonable fee for copy expenses will be allowable. For vendor seIVices, the original vendor
invoice is required and a sample of the finished product.
Travel expenses: please refer to Florida Statute 112.061.
Travel expenses must be submitted on a State of Horida Voucher for Reim~ ',rsement of
Travel Expenses. Credit card statements are not acceptable documentation for r' 1m. lrsement.
Airfare reimbursement requires the original passenger receipt portion of the ainine ,icket. A
travel itinerary is appreciated to facilitate the audit trail.
Auto rental reimbursement requires the original vendor inVOIce. Fuel purc.hases should be
documented with original paid receipts.
Original taxi receipts should be provided. However, reasonable fares will be reimbt :r~ed without
receipts. Taxis are not reimbursed if taken to arrive at a departure point: for eX2'. ole, taking a
taxi from one's residence to the airport for a business trip is not reimbursable.
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Original toll receipt~ should be provided. However, reasonable tolls will be reimbursed without
receipts.
Parking is considered a reimbursable travel expense at the destination. Airport parking during a
business trip is not.
Lodging reimbursement requires a detail1isting of charges. The origina11odging invoice must be
submitted. The County will only reimburse the actual room and related bed tax. Room seIVice,
movies, and personal telephone calls (see previous guidelines) are not allowable expenses. Per
diem lodging expenses may apply. Again, refer to Florida Statute 112.061.
Meal reimbursement is breakfast at $3.00, lunch at $6.00, and dinner at $12.00. Meal guidelines
are that travel must begin prior to 6 am for breakfast reimbursement, before noon and end after
2pm for lunch reimbursement, and before 6pm and end after 8 pm for dinner reimbursement.
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Mileage reimbursement is calculated at 20 cents per mile for personal auto mileage while on
county business. Effective October 1, 1994, mileage will be reimbursed at 25 cents per mile. An
odometer reading must be included on the state travel voucher for vicinity travel. A mileage map
is attached for reference to allowable miles from various Florida destinations.
Mileage is not allowed from a residence or office to a point of departure: for example, driving
from. one's home to the airport for a business trip is not a reimbursable expense.
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Data processing, PC time, etc.:
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The original vendor invoice is required for reimbursement. Intercompany allocations are not
considered reimbursable expenditures unless appropriate payroll journals for the charging
department (see Payroll above) are attached and certified.
The following expenses are not allowable for reimbursement:
penalties and fines
non-sufficient check charges
fund raising
contributions
capital outlay expenditures (unless specifically included in the contract)
depreciation expenses (unless specifically included in the contract)
SGRIFFITHS
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lIUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION LETTEIt~IEAD
~1onroe County Board of County COll1missioners
Finance Department
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
(Date)
The following is a summary of the expenses for (Human Service Organization name) for the tiole
period of _ to _ :
Check # Payee Reason
101 A Company
102 B Company
103 D Conlpany
104 Person A
105 Person B
Amount
rent
utilities
phones
payroll
payroll
$xxxx.xx
$xxxx.x..(
$xxxx.xx
$xx~-x.xx
$xx {x.xx
(A) Total
(B) Total prior:'payments
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(C) Total requested and paid (A + B)
$xxxx.xx
$xxxx.xx
$xxxx.XX
(0) Total contract amount
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..f'xxxx. xx
Balance of contract (D - C)
$xxxx..,xx
I certify that the above checks have been submitted to the vendors as noted and that the expenses
are accurate a~d 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 and will not be submitted for reimbursement to any other funding source.
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Executive Director
Attachments (supporting docunlentation)
Sworn and subscribed before me this _ day of
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Notary Public
Notary stamp
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CCMH Funding Request FY 96/97
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13. The Care Center utilized less than three volunteers for a total of 24 hours.
Volunteers served as maintenance workers. Due to F.S. 394 "Confidentiality" The Care
Center can not utilize volunteers to serve clients.
14. Board members receive psycho-educational training.
AGENCY OPERATIONS
15. Yes, in accordance with guidelines established by the Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services. Clients acknowledge receipt of their rights on an HRS form.
16. The Care Center has contractual agreements with the Monroe County School District as
well as the Monroe County Sheriffs Department to provide services in their
organizations.
A management information system officer is employed jointly by all three community
mental health centers in Monroe County.
The Care Center provides psychiatric care for clients of AIDS HELP, Inc. while AIDS
HELP, Inc. provides psychological services.
The Care Center acts as the contractual source for HelpLine to receive funding from
HRS.
17. Yes, The Care Center programs are monitored by several agencies. The Dept. of HRS,
both Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health together with Children and Family SErvices
divisions. The Dept. of Corrections, Medicaid, Persons with Disabilities Advocacy
Center and an independent auditor.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
18. The Care Center receives in-kind office space for the programs offered in conjunction
with the Monroe County School District Life Skills Counseling program. The
value is estimated at $12,000 office space at three school programs.
19. Fund raising expenses 0%. Administrative expenses 14%.
20. Attached.
DETAILS OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS FOR WHICH FUNDING IS REQUESTED
21. The Care Center is requesting funding for three programs. They are:
Outpatient Counseling - To provide psychiatric and psychological services to the
residents of the Lower Florida Keys.
Crisis Intervention/Stabilization - Services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, 365 days a year to determine the mental status and appropriate mental health
services for residents of the Lower Florida Keys.
CCMH Funding Request FY 96/97
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F.S. 390 The Mental Health Act, a.k.a., Baker Act Transportation. Residents determined
to meet the criteria of F.S. 394, "Involuntary Hospitalization" are transported to
the appropriate facility.
22. The programs of the Care Center for Mental Health meet the psychiatric and
psychological needs of all residents in the Lower Florida Keys. Residents who are in
danger to themselves are others receive the care they need as well as other residents
in need of substance abuse or behavioral health treatment.
23. The Care Center caseload is over 5,000. The caseloads at the Care Center exceed all
HRS established criteria. The Care Center continues to provide services in accordance
with F.S. 390 "The Baker Act" for over 200 residents a year. Approximately 3,650
crisis intervention services are provided each year.
240 Outpatient services are provided at 1205 Fourth street during normal business hours,
M-F, 9-5.
Crisis Intervention/Stabilization services are also provided at Fourth Street as well
the local hospitals. There are times that crisis services are provided where
needed such as during S.W.A.T. operations.
F.S. 390 The Mental Health Act, a.k.a., Baker Act Transportation. Services are
provided throughout South Florida as determined by the status of the resident.
250 The Care Center will implement measurable outcome standards as established by the
Florida Council for Community Mental Health and contractual criteria.