FY1995..11/23/1994 Agreement
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BRANCH OFFICE
3117 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050
TEL. (305) 289-6027
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
MONROE COUNTY
500 WHITEHEAD STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
TEL. (305) 292-3550
BRANCH OFFICE
88820 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
PLANTATION KEY, FLORIDA 33070
TEL. (305) 852-7145
MEMORANDUM
TO: Peter Horton, Director
Division or Community Services
FRQM:
DATE:
Ruth Ann Jantzen, Deputy Clerk 4A;/'.
December 13, 1994
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On November 23, 1994, the Board of County Commissioners granted approval
and authorized execution of the following documents:
Contract between Monroe County and the Monroe Association for Retarded
Citizens, in the amount ~r 530,695.00.
Contract between Monroe County and Helpline, Inc., in the amount of $18,000.00.
Contract between Monroe County and Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc., in the
amount of $50,000.00.
Contract between Monroe County and Big Pine Key Athletic AssOCiation, Inc., in
the amount of $18,000.00.
Contract between Monroe County and Care Center for Mental Health of the
Lower Keys, Inc., in the amount of $214,629.00.
C()ntract between Monroe County and Heart of the Keys Recreation Association,
Inc., in the amount of $18,000.00.
Contract between Monroe County and the Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc., in the
amount of $23,010.00.
Contract between Monroe County and Upper Keys Youth Association, Inc., in the
amount of $33,600.00.
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Contract between Monroe County and Wesley House, In the amount of $25,000.00.
Contract between Monroe County and Big Brothers - Bfa Sisters of Monroe
County, in the 8IQount of $20,000.00.
Contract between Monroe County and Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Monroe
County, In the amount of $20,000.00.
Contract between Monroe County and the American Red Cross of the Upper
Keys, in the amount of $10,000.00.
Contract between Monroe County and the Guidance CUnic of the Mid(lle Keys,
Inc., in the amount of $501,266.00.
Contract between Monroe County and Handicapped Job Placement Council of
the Florida Keys, Inc., in the amount of $12,000.00.
Contract between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Youth Club, in the
amount or $30,000.00.
Contract between Monroe County and Literacy Volunteers of America _ Monroe
County, Inc., in the amount of $5,000.00.
Enclosed please find a fully executed copy of each of the above Contracts for
return to the providers.
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If you have any questions concerning the above, please do not hesitate to contact
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Finance
County Administrator, wlo document
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. ~GREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into this d 3> day of fl V ..
1991, between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
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COUNTY, FLORIDA, hereinafter referred to as "Board" or "Ceilntj," aid BIS
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WHEREAS, the Provider is in need of financial assistance.;8nd.
WHEREAS, the County has recognized the need and wishes to contribute
to the Provider, and
WHEREAS, the County recognizes that the services of the Provider
constitute a service to the people of Monroe County, 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 children's
services needed for the general welfare of Monroe County, Florida, shall pay to
the Provider the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) for fiscal year
1994-95.
2.
TERM.
This Agreement shall commence on October 1, 1994,
and terminate September 30, 1995, unless earlier terminated pursuant to other
provisions herein.
3. PAYMENT. Payment will be paid 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 as well as a notary stamp and signature. An example of a
reimbursement request cover letter is included as Attachment B.
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 of $20,000.00 during the term of this agreement.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The Provider, for the consideration named,
covenants and agrees with the Board to substantially and satisfactorily perform
and carry out children's services, including companionship and development
services, to persons living in Monroe County, Florida.
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.
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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 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.
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
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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.
1 o. MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS. Any and all modifi-
cations of the services and/or reimbursement of services shall be amended by an
agreement amendment, which must be approved in writing by the Board.
11. 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.
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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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
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14. 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:
louis LaTorre
Monroe County Social Services Director
Public Service Building
5100 College Road
Key West, Florida 33040
and
Monroe County Attorney
310 Fleming Street, upstairs
Key West, Florida 33040
For Provider:
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Post Office Box 505
Key West, Florida 33040
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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
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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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to
be executed as of the day and year first written above.
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ATTEST:DANNYL.KOLHAGE,CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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BRANCH OFFICE
3117 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050
TEL. (305) 289-6027
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
MONROE COUNTY
500 WHITEHEAD STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
TEL. (305) 292-3550
BRANCH OFFICE
88820 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
PLANTATION KEY, FLORIDA 33070
TEL. (305) 852-7145
Dear Human Service Organizations,
In an effort to streamline the expense reimbursement process,
please note the change of address for submitting your requests.
Effective with your fiscal year 1995 contracts (October 1, 1994
thru September 30, 1995), all reimbursement requests should be
mailed to:
Clerk of the Court
500 Whitehead street
Key West, FL 33040
Attn: Finance Department
You will also find several attachments to the contract.
document titled "Expense Reimbursement Requirements."
prepared in an attempt to eliminate any confusion
required supporting documentation.
One is a
This was
regarding
A "prototype cover sheet" has been provided in an effort to assist
you in packaging your request, as well as to facilitate the review
process in our office. Please let me know if you want blank copies
of the cover sheet for your reimbursement requests.
Please contact me at 292-3528 with any questions or comments
regarding this change.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie Griffiths
Chief Accountant
ATTACHMENT A
Expense Reimbursement Requirements
This document is intended to provide "basic" guidelines to Human
Service Organizations, county travellers, and contractual parties
who have reimbursable expenses associated with Monroe County
business. These guidelines, as they relate to travel, are
interpreted from Florida Statute 112.061, which is attached for
reference.
A cover letter summarizing the major line items on the reimbursable
expense request should also contain a certified statement such as:
I certify that the attached expenses are accurate and in
agreement wi th 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
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
Compensation and liability insurance coverage.
for Worker I s
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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 define 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 payments 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 overnight or express
deliveries, the original vendor invoice must be included.
Reproductions, copies, etc.:
A log of copy expenses as it relates 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 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 Fl~ri4a Voucher for
Reimbursement ot Travel Expenses. Credit card statements are not
acceptable documentation for reimbursement.
Airfare reimbursement requires the original passenger receipt
portion of the airline ticket. A travel itinerary is a~reciated
to facilitate the audit trail.
Auto rental reimbursement requires the original vendor invoice.
Fuel purchases should be documented with original paid receipts.
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Original taxi receipts should be provided. However, reas~ija~le
fares will be reimbursed without 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
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trip is not reimbursable.
Original toll receipts should be provided.
tolls will be reimbursed without receipts.
However, reasonable
Parking is
destination.
considered a reimbursable travel expense at
Airport parking during a business trip is not.
the
LOdging reimbursement requires a detail listing of charges. The
original lodging invoice must be submitted. The County will only
reimburse the actual room and related bed tax. Room service,
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.
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
vicini ty 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.
Data processing, PC time, etc.:
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 tor reimbursement:
penalties and fines
non-sufficient check charges
fundraising
contributions
capital outlay expenditures (unless specifically included in
the contract)
depreciation expenses (unless specifically included in the
contract)
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ATTACHMENT B
HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION LETTERHEAD
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Finance Department
500 Whitehead street
Key West, Florida 33040
November 4, 1994
The following is a summary of the expenses for
Organization name) for the time period of
(Human Service
to :
Check # Pavee Reason Amo~nt
101 A Company rent $xxxx.xx
102 B Company utilities $xxxx.xx
103 o Company phones $xxxx.xx
104 Person A payroll $xxxx.xx
105 Person B payroll $xxxx.xx
(A) Total Sxxxx.xx
(B) Total prior payments $xxxx.xx
(C) Total requested and paid (A + B) $xxxx.xx
(D) Total contract amount $xxxx.xx
Balance of contract (0 - C) $xxxx.xx
I certify that the above checks have been submitted to the vend.ors
as noted and that the expenses are accurate and in agreement with
the records of this organization. Furthermore, these e~enses 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.
Executive Director
Attachments (supporting documentation)
Sworn and subscribed before me this ____ day of
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Notary Public
Notary stamp
MILEAGE CHART
KEY WEST TO:
Bay Point IS
Big Coppitt 10
Big Pine 31
Big Torch Key 29
Clearwater Beach 399
Coco Beach 350
Conch Key 5S
Cudjoe Key 22
Dania 180
Daytona Beach 416
Duck Key 62
Ft. Lauderdale 183
Ft. Myers 27S
Gainesville 476
Grassy Key 56
Hollywood 175
Homestead 127
Is lam ora da 83
Jacksonville 505
Key Colony Beach S3
Key Largo 101
Lakeland 365
Layton 70
Little Torch Key 28
Long Key 70
Lower Matecumbe Key 7S
Marathon 48
Marathon Shores S3
Marco Island 221
Miami 155
Miami Beach 170
Middle Torch Key 26
Naples 236
Ocean Reef 118
Opa Loeka 180
Orlando 378
Palm Beach 223
Palm Beach Gardens 238
Panama City 702
Plantation Key 87
Ramrod Key 27
Rock Harbor 100
Stock Island 05
Sugarloaf Key 17
Summerland Key 24
W. Summerland Key 31
Sunshine Key 39
Tallahassee 606
Tampa 391
Tavernier 92
Vacation Village 84
MAMmON TO:
Big Pine Key 17
Conch Key 12
Islamorada 3S
Key Largo 50
Long Key 22
Miami 110
Plantation Key 39
Summerland Key 24
Sunshine Key 09
Tavernier 45
BOOT KEY TO: LONG ICEY m:
Long Key 20 Boot Key 20
Middle Torch 22 CudJoe Key 47
HOMESTEAD TO: Homestead 61
Islamorada 16
Key West 127
MarathoD 22
Plantation 42
Miami 109
Tavernier 35
Middle Torch 43
KEY LARGO TO:
Plantation Key 20
Big Pine Key 70
MIAMI TO:
Homestead 27
Islamorada 72
Is lam ora da 36
Key Larao 54
Long Key 40
Marathon 110
Marathon 50
PlANTATION TO:
Miami 57
Bia PIne 56
Ocean Reef 17
Duck Key 26
Plantation 14
Homestead 42
Key Larao 14
Key West 17
Layton 17
Marathon 39
Miami 6'
Sunshine Key 41