Regina E. Corcoran-Real & Tangible Property Certification of Training Taken
The Florida Department of Revenue provides this document for a person to
certify that he or she, personally and without any assistance, has taken the
Department's 2012 Value Adjustment Board Training, excluding the exam,
for Tangible Personal Property Appraiser Special Magistrates.
I certify that I
Regina Corcoran
12285 NW 35th Street
Ocala, Florida 34482
Personally and without any assistance, have carefully reviewed and
studied the content of Modules 1 through 5 and Modules 7 (part 1
only), 8, and 11 of the Department of Revenue's 2012 Value
Adjustment Board Training, for the purpose of learning such content,
but I have not taken the corresponding examination.
This certification becomes valid only when signed and dated below by the
person who actually took the training as described above. By my dated
signature below, I further attest to my preceding statements.
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Signature and Certification of Date
Regina Corcoran
Certification of Training Taken
The Florida Department of Revenue provides this document for a person to
certify that he or she, personally and without any assistance, has taken the
Department's 2012 Value Adjustment: Board Training, excluding the exam,
for Real Property Appraiser Special Magistrates.
I certify that I,
Regina; Corcoran
12285 NW 35th Street
Ocala ; Florida 34482
Personalty and without any assistance, have ;carefully reviewed and
studied the content of M 1 through 7 and Module 11 of the
Department of Revenue's 2012 Value Adjustment Board Training, for
the purpose of learning such content, but I have not taken the
corresponding exarrin
This certification becomes valid only when signed and dated below by the
person who actually took the training as described above. By my dated
signature below, T" further attest to my preceding statements.
Signature and Certification of Date
Regina Corcoran
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE MONROE COUNTY VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
and
REGINA E CORCORAN
for
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SERVICES
This Agreement is made and entered into, on the date last below written, by and between
the MONROE COUNTY VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West,
FL 33040 (hereinafter referred to as "VAB "), and the individual identified and executing this
Agreement as the undersigned (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor ").
1. RECITALS.
1.1 The VAB requires the services of one or more individuals to act as a Special
Magistrate for the purpose of taking testimony and receiving evidence at the hearings, as
provided by Chapter 194, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12D -9, Florida Administrative Code
(F.A.C.), and making recommended findings of fact and conclusions of law to the VAB.
1.2 Contractor desires to provide such services to the VAB as an independent contractor.
1.3 Contractor certifies that Contractor possesses the minimum qualifications required by
Section 194.035, Florida Statutes, and Rules 12D -9.010 and 12D- 9.012, F.A.C., to provide
services as a Special Magistrate.
1.4 In consideration of the mutual terms and conditions, promises, covenants and
payment hereinafter set forth, the VAB and Contractor enter into this Agreement as set forth
herein.
2. SERVICES
2.1 Contractor shall perform professional services to the VAB as a Special Magistrate.
Contractor's services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
2.1.1 Taking testimony at hearings provided pursuant to Chapter 194, Florida
Statutes and Rule 12D -9, F.A.C.
2.1.2 Receiving evidence into the hearing record.
2.1.3 Ruling of objections made during the hearing by either of the parties to the
hearing.
2.1.4 Making recommended findings of fact and conclusions of law to the VAB.
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2.1.5 Preparing and submitting such reports and other documents as the VAB or
the Clerk of the VAB may from time to time require.
2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all federal, state and local rules,
regulations, statutes, laws or ordinances, regarding payment for his or her services under this
Agreement, and any reporting requirements thereunder.
2.3 During any hours Contractor provides services to the VAB, Contractor shall devote
his full time and effort to the services being performed for the VAB. Contractor shall truthfully
and accurately maintain all records and make such reports as the VAB may require.
2.4 Contractor agrees that this contract for Special Magistrate services is not exclusive to
Contractor, and that the VAB may, and probably will, enter into agreements with other
contractors to perform Special Magistrate services for the VAB. Further, Contractor agrees that
this Agreement does not require the VAB to request any particular services of the contractor.
2.5 Upon receipt of the docket for hearing, the contractor shall review the petitioners'
names and addresses for a potential conflict of interest. If a potential conflict of interest exists,
the contractor shall immediately notify the Clerk of the VAB who shall reassign the case to
another Special Magistrate.
2.6 The contractor shall receive and retain all exhibits presented during a hearing, and
shall transmit the record along with the original copy of the recommended order to the Clerk of
the VAB, pursuant to Rule 12D- 9.025(7).
3. FEES.
3.1 The VAB shall pay Contractor at the rate of One Hundred Fifty dollars ($150.00) per
hour for Contractor's services under this Agreement. Billable time shall commence at the
scheduled start of a hearing or at the time of the Contractor's arrival and set -up, whichever is
later. For each day that the Contractor is scheduled to serve as a Special Magistrate, there shall
be a minimum payment due to the Contractor of $225.00. In the event a scheduled hearing date
is cancelled in its entirety, there shall be a payment due to the Contractor of $225.00. There is no
half -day cancellation fee.
3.2 Except as provided herein, no travel expenses or travel time shall be paid for travel to
and from hearing sites, nor shall ordinary office supplies consumed in the course of the
Contractor's services be reimbursed. The VAB shall pay for the Contractor's mileage, at the rate
established in the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, for travel to and from hearing sites that
are outside of the Contractor's home district. Upon the execution of this Agreement, the
Contractor shall notify the Clerk of the VAB of his or her home district (i.e. Lower Keys, Middle
Keys, Upper Keys). Mileage will not be reimbursed for travel within a district.
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3.2.1 The VAB shall pay reasonable travel expenses to a Contractor who is located
outside of Monroe County when a Special Magistrate who is located in Monroe County is not
selected or is selected but is not available to perform the services set forth in this Agreement.
See the attached Monroe County Clerk of Court Expense Reimbursement Requirements.
3.3. If a Contractor does not render a recommended decision at hearing, therefore
requiring additional time for research and preparation of the recommended decision, then there is
a presumption that the Contractor shall require up to two hours of additional billable hours to
complete the work and VAB's obligation to pay shall be capped at two hours of billable time. If
the Contractor anticipates that the required time will exceed two hours, then the Contractor must
obtain written permission for specified additional time from the VAB Attorney.
3.3.1 The Contractor shall render his/her recommendation (findings and conclusions)
within seven (7) working days of the hearing; provided that, if the Contractor requires more time
he /she shall obtain written permission for specified additional days from the VAB Attorney.
3.4 The Contractor understands and agrees that the VAB does not promise or guarantee
that the Contractor will be engaged to perform either a minimum or maximum amount of
services under this Agreement.
3.5 The Contractor understands and agrees that the time he or she must devote to Special
Magistrate training required by Rule 12D- 9.012, F.A.C., is not billable to and reimbursable by
VAB under this Agreement.
3.6 The Contractor shall cooperate with the VAB in any litigation or related matter that
might result from the Contractor's performance under this Agreement. Accordingly, the
Contractor shall be paid by VAB for such time at the rate established herein.
3.7 The Contractor understands and agrees that all bills paid pursuant to the terms of
Section 5 of this Agreement are subject to ratification by the VAB at a public meeting.
4. TERM/TERMINATION.
4.1 The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date last below written and shall
continue until the conclusion of the VAB hearings in the spring of,24311..Z ° /3 /'E�,
4.2 This Agreement may be terminated by either party, with or without cause, by written
notice to the other party of the intent to terminate. Such termination shall be effective
immediately upon receipt of such written notice of intent to terminate. No termination for cause
will be effective unless the defaulting party is first given ten (10) calendar days after receipt of
notice of intent to terminate in which to cure the cause for termination.
4.3 In the event of termination, Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for services
rendered and costs incurred through the effective date of termination. All finished or unfinished
documents prepared by Contractor shall become the property of the VAB and shall be delivered
by Contractor to the VAB immediately upon the effective date of termination.
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4.4 In the event of termination of this Agreement by the Contractor without cause,
Contractor shall be ineligible to be appointed as Special Magistrate to the VAB for a period of
five (5) years from the end of the calendar year in which such termination effected. This
provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
4.5 Contractor shall not represent any person or entity against either Monroe County or
the Monroe County School Board in a court case or administrative hearing at the time of
appointment. Any such representation that arises from the appointment through the final
meeting of the VAB will disqualify the Special Magistrate from any further hearings, and the
Clerk shall schedule another Special Magistrate to hear the matters scheduled for the disqualified
magistrate.
5. METHOD OF BILLING AND PAYMENT.
5.1 Contractor shall submit billings for payment of services actually rendered on a
monthly basis to the Clerk of the VAB for processing. Billings shall provide the nature of the
services performed.
5.1.1 Contractor shall maintain a record of his/her hours worked during and after the
close of a hearing when taking additional time to render a decision pursuant to Paragraph 3.3 of
this Agreement. Contractor shall provide the Clerk with detailed time records for each such case
taken after the close of a hearing.
5.2 Contractor acknowledges that each billing must be reviewed and approved by the
Clerk of the VAB or Clerk's designee. Should the Clerk of the VAB or the Clerk's designee
determine that the billing is not commensurate with services performed, work accomplished or
hours expended, Contractor shall adjust billing accordingly. Contractor shall be entitled to
payment of any portion of a billing not in dispute.
5.3 The VAB shall pay Contractor's billings in accordance with Section 218.70 through
218.79, Florida Statutes, the Florida Prompt Payment Act.
6. STANDARDS AND CORRECTIONS ERRORS.
6.1 Contractor shall perform or furnish to the VAB professional services in accordance
with the generally accepted standards of Contractor's profession or occupation and in accordance
with any laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations governing Contractor's services
hereunder.
6.2 Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct and revise and errors,
omissions, or other deficiencies in Contractor's work product, services, or materials arising from
the negligent act, error or omission of Contractor. The foregoing shall be construed as an
independent duty to correct rather than waiver of the VAB's rights under any applicable statute
of limitations. The review of, approval of, or payment for any of Contractor's work product,
services, or materials shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any of the VAB's rights
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under this Agreement, or cause of action the VAB may have arising out of the performance of
this Agreement.
7. NO CONTINGENT FEES. Contractor certifies that Contractor has not employed or
retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor,
to solicit or secure this Agreement and that Contractor has not paid or agreed to pay any person,
company, individual or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, 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 this provision, the VAB shall
have the right to terminate the Agreement without liability at its discretion, to deduct from the
contract price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift or
consideration.
8. NO ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement, or any interest herein, shall not be assigned,
transferred or otherwise encumbered, under any circumstances by Contractor without the prior
written consent of the VAB. Further, no portion of this Agreement may be performed by
subcontractors or sub - consultants without written notice to and approval of such action by the
VAB.
9. SEVERABILITY/NO WAIVERS. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall
be held invalid and unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be valid and binding upon the
parties. One or more waivers by either party of any breach of any provision, term, condition or
covenant shall not be construed by the other party as a waiver of any subsequent breach.
10. GOVERNING LAWNENUE. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in
accordance with Florida law. In the event litigation arises involving the parties in connection
with this Agreement, venue for litigation shall be in Monroe County, Florida.
11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS. Contractor is an independent contractor
and is not an employee, servant, agent, partner or joint venturer of the VAB or Monroe County
or the Monroe County School Board.
12. CERTIFICATIONS BY CONTRACTOR.
12.1 Contractor understands that Contractor need not be a resident of Monroe County.
12.2 Contractor understands that Contractor shall not serve as a Special Magistrate in the
same tax year in which he or she represents a person before the VAB, and that during the term of
this Agreement Contractor shall not undertake to represent or advise any taxpayer or petitioner
before the VAB.
12.3 Contractor certifies that Contractor is not an elected or appointed official or
employee of Monroe County or of the Monroe County School Board.
12.4 Contractor certifies that Contractor is not an elected or appointed official or
employee of a taxing jurisdiction.
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12.5 Contractor certifies that Contractor is not an elected or appointed official or
employee of the State of Florida.
12.6 Contractor certifies that Contractor possesses the following minimum qualifications
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
[ ] Contractor is a member of The Florida Bar with no less than 5 years' experience in the
area of ad valorem taxation, and is qualified to hear petitions involving issues related to
exemptions and classifications.
Contractor is a state certified real estate appraiser with not less than 5 years'
ex rie�rtc' in real roe valuation, and is qualified to hear
pe property rty q petitions involving issues regarding
the valuation of real estate.
yi Contractor is a member of a nationally recognized appraiser's organization with no
less than 5 years' experience in tangible personal property valuation, and is qualified to hear
petition involving issues regarding the valuation of tangible personal property.
Attached to this agreement are the following forms:
1. W -9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number & Certification
2. Travel Voucher
3. Expense Reimbursement Requirements
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused the execution of these
premises as of the date written below.
CONTRACTOR: VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
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List account number(s) here (optional)
Part 1 Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on the "Name" line Social security number
to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is your social security number (SSN). However, for a
resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the Part I instructions on page 3. For other
ave a number, see How to get a
Note. If the account is in more than one name, see the chart on page 4 for guidelines
number to enter. nes on whose I Employer identification number
Part II Certification _1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I
Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:
1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me), and
2. I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am
no longer subject to backup withholding, and
3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below).
Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding
because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage
interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and
generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the
instructions on page 4.
Sign Signature of
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General Instructions Note. If a requester gives you a form other than Form W -9 to request
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise your TIN, you must use the requester's form if it is substantially similar
noted. to this Form W -9.
Purpose of Form Definition of a U.S. person. For federal tax purposes, you are
considered a U.S. person if you are:
A person who is required to file an information return with the IRS must • An individual who is a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien,
obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to report, for • A partnership, corporation, company, or association created or
example, income paid to you, real estate transactions, mortgage interest organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States,
you paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation •
of debt, or contributions you made to an IRA. An estate (other than a foreign estate), or
Use Form W -9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident • A domestic trust (as defined in Regulations section 301.7701 -7).
alien), to provide your correct TIN to the person requesting it (the Special rules for partnerships. Partnerships that conduct a trade or
requester) and, when applicable, to: business in the United States are generally required to pay a withholding
1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting fora tax on any foreign partners' share of income from such business.
number to be issued), Further, in certain cases where a Form W -9 has not been received, a
2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholdin or partnership is required to presume that a partner is a foreign person,
3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt partner in the withholding part errsh p conducti g atrade business inptheoUnited is a
payee. If applicable, you are also certifying that as a U.S. person, your States, provide Form W -9 to the partnership to establish your U.S.
allocable share of any partnership income from a U.S. trade or business status and avoid withholding on your share of partnership income.
is not subject to the withholding tax on foreign partners' share of
effectively connected income.
Cat. No. 10231X Form W -9 (Rev. 12 -2011)