03/15/2017 to 01/31/2027 03/15/2017MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
THIS EMO ANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this � —
day of , 2017, by and between the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is1100 Simonton
Street, Key West, Florida 33040, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY," and The Monroe County
Sheriff's Office, hereinafter referred to as "SHERIFF."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has funds allocated for the purpose of funding wellness
programs for COUNTY employees, and
WHEREAS, the SHERIFF currently operates gyms in the lower, middle, and upper keys,
and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and SHERIFF have determined the SHERIFF's upper keys
gym is in need of additional equipment to properly serve the needs of COUNTY employees, and
WHEREAS, numerous studies show that regular exercise is advantageous in improving
health and lowering the costs of the Monroe County health plan, which in turn translates to
lower costs to Monroe County taxpayers, and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has determined that therefore there is a public purpose in
providing the SHERIFF's office with funding to purchase additional gym equipment as approved
in advance by the COUNTY, in return for use of the gyms by County employees and retirees
who are participants in the County health plan.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understandings and agreements set
forth herein, the COUNTY and the SHERIFF agree as follows:
1. TERM - The term of this Agreement is from the date of approval by the Board of
County Commissioners, through January 31, 2027, the date of the signature by the parties
notwithstanding, unless earlier terminated as provided herein.
2. SERVICES - The SHERIFF will purchase gym equipment as approved in
advance by the County. In return for the contribution of the funds described in paragraph four
(4), below, the Sheriff will provide guaranteed access for employees and retirees of the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners, the Monroe County Land Authority, and all employees
and retirees of other constitutional officers (Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections,
Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and County Clerk) who are participants in the County health
plan (hereinafter "Employees and Retirees ") at all gyms run by the Sheriff, as a wellness benefit
of the County health plan. The SHERIFF shall establish a set of rules with which Employees
and Retirees must comply in order to gain access to the gyms and rules of decorum while at the
gym. All Employees and Retirees must comply with the rules in order to have access to the
gyms. Any Employee or Retiree who does not comply with the rules set by the Sheriff's Office
shall lose access to use the gym and gym equipment. In addition, the Sheriff's Office may
require Employees and Retirees to comply with additional reasonable directives, including but
not limited to a background check.
3. OWNERSHIP – The SHERIFF will retain ownership of the approved equipment
and will maintain the items on the Sheriff's inventory. The SHERIFF is responsible for
maintenance and upkeep of the equipment.
4. FUNDS - The total project budget to be expended by the SHERIFF in
performance of the services set forth in this agreement shall be the total sum of thirty -five
thousand, two hundred sixty -nine dollars and fifty -four cents ($35,269.54).
5. BILLING AND PAYMENT - The SHERIFF shall render to the COUNTY, after
purchase of the equipment, an itemized invoice properly dated, describing with specificity the
items of equipment purchased (including name of the item, price, make and model if available,
and serial number if available), the cost of the equipment, and all other information required by
the COUNTY for reimbursement. Upon receipt of appropriate documents the COUNTY shall
reimburse the SHERIFF for the said expenditures.
6. TERMINATION - This Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time,
for cause, upon not less than one hundred twenty (120) days written notice delivered to the
other party. The COUNTY shall not be obligated to pay for any equipment ordered by the
SHERIFF after the SHERIFF has received notice of termination. In the event there are any
unused funds, the SHERIFF shall promptly refund those funds to the COUNTY or otherwise use
such funds as the COUNTY directs.
7. NOTICES - Whenever either party desires to give notice unto the other, it must
be given by written notice, sent by registered United States mail, with return receipt requested,
and sent to:
FOR COUNTY FOR PROVIDER
Monroe County Administrator Monroe County Sheriff Richard A. Ramsay
1100 Simonton Street 5525 College Road
Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040
Either of the parties may change, by written notice as provided above, the addresses or persons
for receipt of notices.
8. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTING - Neither party to this Agreement
shall assign this Agreement or any interest under this Agreement, or subcontract any of its
obligations under this Agreement, without the written consent of the other.
9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
(a) It is understood and agreed that the entire Agreement of the parties is contained
herein and that this Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the
parties relating to the subject matter hereof as well as any previous agreements presently in
effect between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof.
(b) Any alterations, amendments, deletions, or waivers of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be valid only when expressed in writing and duly signed by the parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have caused their names to be
Pereto by the proper officers thereof for the purposes herein expressed at Monroe
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE , FLORIDA
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MONROE C NTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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