Resolution 355-2017RESOLUTION NO. 355 -2017
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVING THE RECIEPT
OF HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES BY
MONROE COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND CLARIFYING
THAT ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH RELIEF SHALL NOT
FALL WITHIN THE PROHIBITION ON THE
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION
1.05(C) OF THE COUNTY'S PERSONNEL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES MANUAL.
WHEREAS, in the aftermath that follows a disaster such as a hurricane, many Monroe
County employees like other county residents are severely impacted by the effects of the storm;
and
WHEREAS, following a hurricane, many Government and Non - Government
Organizations provide disaster relief services to include food, water, clothing, cash and gift
cards; and
WHEREAS, when disaster relief services are made available in Monroe County, , all
citizens of the County including County Employees are eligible to receive the services; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County employees are prohibited from receiving "gifts" pursuant
to Section 1.05(c) of the Monroe County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (hereinafter
"the gift rule "); and
WHEREAS, the County's gift rule currently reads in pertinent part:
Employees shall not accept any gift, favor or service from any member of the
public, including but not limited to Christmas and /or birthday gifts in an amount
that exceeds an estimated value of $25.00. Employees shall not accept any gift,
favor or service with the understanding that it was provided to him /her in order to
obtain special treatment.
WHEREAS, the purpose of the gift rule is to prevent undue influence on Monroe County
employees; and
WHEREAS, disaster relief services including food, water, clothing, cash and gift cards
are provided to affected individuals for the sole purpose of aiding an individual's recovery from
such a hurricane or other disaster; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC desires to dispel any concern that the receipt of the disaster
relief services may violate the County's gift rule;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1 . The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein as findings by the Board.
Section 2 . The Board finds that the receipt of disaster relief services by County Employees
following a hurricane or other disaster is not a gift and does not violate Section 1.05(c) of the
Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual if said relief is not given or accepted with the
understanding that it was provided to the employee in order to obtain special treatment.
Section 3 . Monroe County employees may apply for and /or accept hurricane and other
disaster relief funds offered for the express purpose of recovery from such a disaster.
Section 4 . This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
this 13 day of December 2017.
Mayor David Rice
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Murphy
- o issioner Danny Kolhage
ssioner George Neugent
Gmmfs`s oner Heather Carruthers
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
Mayor Davi Rice