Item K13BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: July
15,
2015
Department: Growth Management
- Planning & Env. Resources
Bulk Item: Yes
X
No
Staff Contact /Phone #: Maytd
Santamaria/289-2562
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of an agreement between Florida State University ("FSU") and the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners ("BOCC") for professional services to be performed by FSU - Florida Conflict
Resolution Consortium Center facilitators at up to eight (8) meetings of the Monroe County Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee ("AHAC").
ITEM BACKGROUND:
At the June 10, 2015, meeting of the BOCC, the Board directed staff to draft an agreement for FSU to
provide Monroe County with professional facilitation services, through the FSU - Florida Conflict
Resolution Consortium Center, to provide staff support assistance to the Monroe County Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: At the August 20, 2014, BOCC meeting, the Board
approved an agreement with the FCRC Consensus Center, FSU, for professional services on an
Affordable Workforce Housing Stakeholder Assessment, in order to assess the current
workforce/affordable housing situation in the County and propose a process for developing
recommendations to increase the supply of affordable housing.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST: $51,000 INDIRECT COST: None BUDGETED: Yes No
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE:
COST TO COUNTY: $51,000 SOURCE OF FUNDS: 148-50500-530340
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No X AMOUNT PER MONTH: Year:
APPROVED BY: County Attorney X ?O/ OMB/Purchasing lit✓ Risk Management_ r_
DOCUMENTATION: Included X
DISPOSITION:
Revised 6/15
Not Required
AGENDA ITEM #
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: Florida State University Contract #
Effective Date: July 15, 2015
Expiration Date: May 31, 2016
Contract Purpose/Description:
Approval of a contract in the (not -to -exceed) amount of $51,000 between Monroe Count
and Florida State University ("FSU"), to provide facilitation services at up to eight (8)
Monroe County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee ("AHAC") meetings, including
prioritizing AHAC item discussion order, furnishing the AHAC with issue and solution
identification, organization., and evaluation methods designed to maximize opportunities to
achieve consensus on affordable/workforce housing issues and solutions, and providing
County staff with research issues identified by the AHAC.
Contract Manager: Maytd Santamaria 2562 Growth Management/Stop #11
(Name) (Ext.) (Department/Stop #)
For BOCC meeting on: July 15, 2015 Agenda Deadline: June 30, 2015
Total Dollar Value of Contract
Budgeted? Yes❑ No ❑
Grant: $
County Match: $
CONTRACT COSTS
$ 51,000 Current Year Portion: $ $11,900
Account Codes: 148 - 50500 - 530340- -�
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ /yr For:
(Not included in dollar value above) (e.g. maintenance, utilities, janitorial, s
CONTRACT REVIEW
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OMB Form Revised 2/27/01 MCP #2
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
Florida State University
AND MONROE COUNTY
THIS AGREEMENT (hereinafter "Contract/Agreement') is made and entered into this 15th day
of July, 2015, by Monroe County thereinafter "COUNTY"), a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205, Key West, Florida 33040, and
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (hereinafter "FSU"), having a principal place of business at: 874
Traditions Way, SSB 3rd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida, 32306-4166.
Section 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
FSU shall do, perform and carry out in a professional and proper manner certain duties as
described in the Scope of Services — Exhibit A — which is attached hereto and made a part of
this Agreement.
Section 2. COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Designate in writing a person ("Contract Manager") with authority to act on the
COUNTY'S behalf on all matters concerning the work product.
2.2 Coordinate with FSU as necessary for FSU'S performance of the tasks in Exhibit A,
Section 3. TIME OF COMPLETION
The services to be rendered by the FSU shall be commenced upon execution of this agreement
by the undersigned parties and the work shall be completed in accordance with the schedule
mutually agreed to by the COUNTY and FSU as shown in Exhibit A, and shall be completed no
later than May 31, 2016, unless it shall be modified in a signed document, by the mutual
consent of the COUNTY and FSU. Subsequent services shall be performed in accordance with
schedules of performance which shall be mutually agreed to by COUNTY and FSU. COUNTY,
through its Assistant County Administrator, shall have the authority to amend the schedule.
Section 4. COMPENSATION
4.1 The maximum compensation available to FSU under this Agreement is based on the
activities detailed in the Scope of Services. The COUNTY agrees to pay FSU based on
completion of work within the Scope of Services according to the deliverables detailed in
the Scope of Services.
4.2 Compensation shall be paid by activity completed and deemed satisfactory by the
Contract Manager. Any additional services included in Task 2 on Exhibit A must be
authorized by the Board of County Commissioners.
4.3 The total not -to -exceed cost for providing the services contained in the Tasks 1 through
2 is $ 51,000. There shall be no reimbursable items.
Section 5. PAYMENT TO FSU
5.1 Monthly payments will be made according to the Local Government Prompt Payment
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Act. Any request for payment must be in a form satisfactory to the County Clerk (Clerk).
The request must describe in detail the services performed and the payment amount
requested. FSU must submit to the COUNTY Contract Manager, who will review the
request. The Contract Manager shall note his/her approval on the request and forward it
to the Clerk for payment. If request for payment is not approved, the Contract Manager
must inform FSU in writing that must include an explanation of the deficiency that
caused the disapproval of the request.
5.2 FSU shall submit, by U.S. Postal Service certified mail, each month an invoice by tasks
as detailed in the Scope of Services in the following form and address:
Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources Department
Subject: Invoice
Attn: Senior Director Mayte Santamaria
2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050
5.3 FSU shall submit such monthly invoices no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after
each monthly Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting;
5.4 Any extension of this contract into the County's next fiscal year is contingent upon an
annual appropriation by Monroe County.
Section 6. CONTRACT TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this contract because of the failure of the other party to perform its
material obligations under the Contract. COUNTY may terminate this contract for any reason
upon fifteen (15) days written notice to FSU. COUNTY shall pay FSU for work performed
through the date of termination.
Section 7. AUTHORIZATION OF WORK ASSIGNMENTS
7.1 All work assignments beyond or in addition to Scope of Services -- EXHIBIT "A" shall be
authorized in writing and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
7.2 There may be additional instructions or provisions specific to the authorized work in the
Scope of Services for the purpose of clarifying certain aspects of this Agreement
pertinent to the work to be undertaken. Such supplemental instruction or provisions shall
not be construed as a modification of this Agreement. Authorizations shall be dated and
serially numbered.
7.3 FSU shall not assign, sublet or transfer any rights under or interest in (including, but not
without limitations, monies that may become due or monies that are due) this Agreement
or subsequent Work Assignment without the written consent of the COUNTY, except to
the extent that any assignment, subletting, or transfer is mandated by law or the effect of
this limitation may be restricted by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any
written consent to any assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor
from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement.
Section 8. NOTICES
All notices, requests and authorizations provided for herein shall be in a signed document and
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shalt be hand delivered, or mailed, certified / registered / return receipt requested, or sent by
courier service with a signed receipt, to the addresses as follows:
To the COUNTY:
Robert B. Shillinger, County Attorney
1111 12`' Street
Key West, FL 33040
and
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205
Key West, Florida 33040
To FSU: Gary K. Ostrander, Vice President for Research
Florida State University
874 Traditions Way, SSB 3rd Floor
Tallahassee, Florida 32305-4166
Or addressed to either party at such other addresses as such party shall hereinafter furnish to
the other party in writing. Each such notice, request, or authorization shall be deemed to have
been duly given when so delivered by hand, courier service with proof of delivery, or, if mailed,
when deposited in the mails, registered, postage paid, return receipt requested.
Section 9. RECORDS
FSU shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to performance under
this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently
applied. Upon ten (10) business days' written notice and during normal business hours, each
party to this Agreement or their authorized representatives shall have reasonable and timely
access to such records of each other parry to this Agreement for public records purposes during
the term of the Agreement and for four years following the termination of this Agreement. If an
auditor employed by the COUNTY or Clerk determines that monies paid to FSU pursuant to this
Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, FSU shall repay the
funds. Any employee or agent of COUNTY granted access to such records shall execute a non-
disclosure Agreement prior to being granted such access. The preceding sentence shall not
apply to FSU's records to the extent such records are deemed Public Records pursuant to
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.
Section 10. EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE NOS. 010 AND 020-1990
FSU warrants that it has not employed, retained, or otherwise had act on its behalf, any former
County officer or employee subject to the prohibition of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010-1990 or
any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 020-1990. For breach
or violation of this provision the COUNTY may, in its discretion, terminate this Agreement
without liability and may also: In its discretion, deduct from the Agreement 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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Section 11. CONVICTED VENDOR
A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for
public entity crime 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 perform work as FSU, a supplier, or as FSU
under contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in
excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes, for
Category 2 for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
Section 12. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, INTERPRETATION, COSTS AND FEES
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Florida applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely in the State.
Section 13. SEVERABILITY
If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement (or the application thereof to any
circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any extent by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this
Agreement, shall not be affected thereby; and each remaining term, covenant, condition and
provision of this Agreement shall be valid and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted
by law unless the enforcement of the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of
this Agreement would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement. The
COUNTY and FSU agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a valid
provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision.
Section 14. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
The COUNTY and FSU agree that in the event any cause of action or administrative proceeding
is initiated or defended by any party relative to the enforcement or interpretation of this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys fees, court costs,
investigative, and out-of-pocket expenses, as an award against the non -prevailing party, and
shall include attorney's fees, courts costs, investigative, and out-of-pocket expenses in appellate
proceedings. The immediately preceding sentence does not alter the limitation on attorney fees
under Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. Mediation proceedings initiated and conducted pursuant
to this Agreement shall be in accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. This
Agreement is not subject to arbitration.
Section 15. BINDING EFFECT
The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the
benefit of the COUNTY and FSU and their respective legal representatives, successors, and
assigns.
Section 16. AUTHORITY
Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary County and corporate action, as
required by law.
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Section 17. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS
COUNTY and FSU agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be resolved
by meet and confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If no resolution
can be agreed upon within 30 days after the first meet and confer session, the issue or issues
shall be discussed at a public meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. If the issue or
issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of the parties, then any party shall have the right
to seek such relief or remedy as may be provided by this Agreement or by Florida law.
Section 18. COOPERATION
In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted against either party relating to
the formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement, COUNTY and FSU agree
to participate, to the extent required by the other party, in all proceedings, hearings, processes,
meetings, and other activities related to the substance of this Agreement or provision of the
services under this Agreement. COUNTY and FSU specifically agree that no party to this
Agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement.
Section 19. NONDISCRIMINATION
COUNTY and FSU agree that there will be no discrimination against any person, and it is
expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that
discrimination has occurred, this Agreement automatically terminates without any further action
on the part of any party, effective the date of the court order. COUNTY or FSU agree to comply
with all Federal and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(PL 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; Title IX
of the Education Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC ss. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686),
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
as amended (20 USC s. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; The Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 6101-6107) which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of age; The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92-255), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; The Comprehensive Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91-616), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; The Public
Health Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended,
relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; Title Vlll of the Civil Rights
Act of 1968 (42 USC s. et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental, or
financing of housing; The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC s. 1201), as may be
amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; Any other
nondiscrimination provisions in any Federal or state statutes which may apply to the parties to,
or the subject matter of, this Agreement.
Section 20. COVENANT OF NO INTEREST
COUNTY and FSU covenant that neither presently has any interest, and shall not acquire any
interest, which would conflict in any manner or degree with its performance under this
Agreement, and that only interest of each is to perform and receive benefits as recited in this
Agreement.
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Section 21. CODE OF ETHICS
COUNTY agrees that officers and employees of the COUNTY recognize and will be required to
comply with the standards of conduct for public officers and employees as delineated in Section
112.313, Florida Statutes, regarding, but not limited to, solicitation or acceptance of gifts; doing
business with one's agency; unauthorized compensation; misuse of public position, conflicting
employment or contractual relationship; and disclosure or use of certain information.
Section 22. NO SOLICITATION/PAYMENT
The COUNTY and FSU warrant that, in respect to itself, it has neither employed nor retained
any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for it, to solicit or
secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company,
corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for it, 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 the provision, FSU agrees that the
COUNTY shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without liability and, at its discretion,
to offset from monies owed, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission,
percentage, gift, or consideration.
Section 23. PUBLIC ACCESS
The COUNTY and FSU shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and inspection of, all
documents, papers, letters, or other materials in its possession or under its control subject to the
provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the COUNTY and FSU in
conjunction with this Agreement; and the COUNTY shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this
Agreement upon violation of this provision by FSU.
Additionally, in accordance with Florida Statute Sec. 119.0701, FSU shall:
(a) Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required by the
public agency in order to perform the service.
(b) Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions that the
public agency would provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law.
(c) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records
disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law.
(d) Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to the public
agency all public records in possession of the contractor upon termination of the contract and
destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements. All records stored electronically must be provided to the public
agency in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the public
agency.
Section 24. NON -WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of the
COUNTY and FSU in this Agreement and the acquisition of any commercial liability insurance
coverage, self-insurance coverage, or local government liability insurance pool coverage shall
not be deemed a waiver of immunity to the extent of liability coverage, nor shall any contract
entered into by the COUNTY be required to contain any provision for waiver.
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Section 25. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules
and pensions and relief, disability, workers' compensation, and other benefits which apply to the
activity of officers, agents, or employees of any public agents or employees of the COUNTY,
when performing their respective functions under this Agreement within the territorial limits of
the COUNTY shall apply to the same degree and extent to the performance of such functions
and duties of such officers, agents, volunteers, or employees outside the territorial limits of the
COUNTY.
Section 26. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Non -Delegation of Constitutional or Statutory Duties. This Agreement is not intended to, nor
shall it be construed as, relieving any participating entity from any obligation or responsibility
imposed upon the entity by law except to the extent of actual and timely performance thereof by
any participating entity, in which case the performance may be offered in satisfaction of the
obligation or responsibility. Further, this Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed
as, authorizing the delegation of the constitutional or statutory duties of the COUNTY, except to
the extent permitted by the Florida Constitution, state statute, and case law.
Section 27. NON -RELIANCE BY NON-PARTIES
No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of this Agreement to
enforce or attempt to enforce any third -party claim or entitlement to or benefit of any service or
program contemplated hereunder, and the COUNTY and FSU agree that neither the COUNTY
nor FSU or any agent, officer, or employee of either shall have the authority to inform, counsel,
or otherwise indicate that any particular individual or group of individuals, entity or entities, have
entitlements or benefits under this Agreement separate and apart, inferior to, or superior to the
community in general or for the purposes contemplated in this Agreement.
Section 28. ATTESTATIONS
-FSU agrees to execute such documents as the COUNTY may reasonably require, to include a
Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug -Free Workplace Statement.
Section 29. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No covenant or Agreement contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant or Agreement of
any member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County in his or her individual capacity, and
no member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County shall be liable personally on this
Agreement or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution of
this Agreement.
Section 30. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
regarded as an original, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument
and any of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any such counterpart.
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Section 31. SUCTION HEADINGS
Section headings have been inserted in this Agreement as a matter of convenience of reference
only, and it is agreed that such section headings are not a part of this Agreement and will not be
used in the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
Section 32. INDEMNIFICATION
Notwithstanding any minimum insurance requirements prescribed elsewhere in this Agreement,
subject to and without waiving the provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, each parry
agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other parry for any and all claims arising out
of the wrongful actions of the first party, its employees, contractors, and agents, including (i) any
claims, actions or causes of action, (h) any litigation, administrative proceedings, appellate
proceedings, or other proceedings relating to any type of injury (including death), loss, damage,
fine, penalty or business interruption, and (iii) any costs or expenses that may be asserted
against, initiated with respect to, or sustained by, any indemnified party by reason of, or in
connection with, (A) any activity of FSU or any of its employees, agents, or other invitees during
the temp of this Agreement, (B) the negligence or willful misconduct of FSU or any of its
employees, agents, or other invitees, or (C) FSU's default in respect of any of the obligations
that it undertakes under the terms of this Agreement, except to the extent the claims, actions,
causes of action, litigation, proceedings, costs or expenses arise from the intentional or sole
negligent acts or negligent acts in part or omissions of the COUNTY or any of its employees,
agents, or invitees (other than FSU). Insofar as the claims, actions, causes of action, litigation,
proceedings, costs or expenses relate to events or circumstances that occur during the term of
this Agreement, this section will survive the expiration of the term of this Agreement or any
earlier termination of this Agreement.
Section 33. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
At all times and for all purposes hereunder, FSU is an independent CONTRACTOR and not an
employee of the Board of County Commissioners. No statement contained in this Agreement
shall be construed so as to find FSU or any of his/her employees, contractors, servants, or
agents to be employees of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County. As an
independent contractor FSU shall provide independent, professional judgment and comply with
all Federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the services
to be provided.
Section 34. DELAY
FSU agrees that no charges or claims for damages shall be made by it for any delays or
hindrances attributable to the COUNTY during the progress of any portion of the services
specif led in this contract. if possible, such delays or hindrances, if any, shall be compensated
for by the COUNTY by an extension of time for a reasonable period for FSU to complete the
work schedule. Such an Agreement shall be made between the parties based on funding
availability.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed on the
day of 2015.
(SEAL)
Attest: AMY HEAVILIN, CLERK
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
Deputy Clerk
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Print Name: Gary K. Ostrander
Signature:
Title: Vice Presidqpffifr Research
Witness No. 1:
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COUNTY OF
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MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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MONROE COUNTY ATT
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execute this document, and is known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed above
or who produced as identification, and acknowledged that he is the
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EXHIBIT "A"
Scope of Services. Florida State University (hereinafter "FSU") proposes entering into a fixed price, not -
to -exceed agreement with Monroe County of $51,000 to assist in the facilitation and management of
Monroe County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (hereinafter "AHAC„ or "Committee") meetings,
which shall require FSU's facilitator(s) affiliated with the Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium
Consensus Center to attend, in -person, up to eight (8) meetings of the AHAC following the undersigned
parties' execution of this agreement. FSU's (and facilitator(s) thereof) management and facilitation duties
and responsibilities to the Committee shall comprise (including but not limited to):
1. Prioritizing Discussion „Order: The FSU facilitator(s), at each AHAC meeting, shall propose and
recommend to the Committee an order of items to be addressed by the Committee in forthcoming
AHAC meetings/agendas, such order being designed to maximize opportunities for the
Committee to reach consensus on affordable/workforce housing issues and solutions;
2. Developing -Issue and Solution Identification Or anization and Evaluation Methods: The
FSU facilitator(s), at each AHAC meeting, shall propose and furnish the Committee with
affordable/workforce housing issue and solution identification, organization, and evaluation
methods that shall be designed to both measure the Committee's level(s) of support for such
affordable/workforce housing issues and solutions and to maximize opportunities for the
Committee to achieve consensus regarding such issues and solutions;
3. Meeting Participation Requirements: The FSU facilitator(s), at each AHAC meeting, shall
ensure a fair process during Committee meetings during which all perspectives shall be
considered, enhance opportunity(ies) for consensus building, assist meeting participants to stay
focused and on task, and ensure that meeting participants follow discussion rules;
4. Identifying County Staff Research Issues: Following each AHAC meeting, and within five (5)
days following the conclusion of each such meeting, the FSU faciJitator(s) shall provide County
staff with research issues identified by the Committee at said meeting;
County staff having the authority to administer local planning or housing programs shall cooperatively
support the Committee. County staff's duties and responsibilities will include the design, preparation, and
provision of Committee meeting agendas and agenda materials to Committee -members and the public,
providing the Committee with Planning & Environmental Resources Department and legal staff support,
and developing minutes. County staff shall also ensure that FSU's facilitator(s) is provided with all
Ordinance(s), Resolution(s), or such other guidance documents setting forth a current portfolio of the
Committee's duly assigned duties and responsibilities.
Estimated Cast & Budget. FSU's all-inclusive daily rate for professional facilitation services for this
project is calculated at a rate of $1,700 per day. The rate includes professional facilitation staff time,
support staff time, project expenses, travel -related expenses, and indirect costs charged by FSU. If
requested by the County to participate in and/or provide services in additional meetings, this agreement
may be amended using the same daily rate.
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Tasks:
Time: Cost:
1. Organizational planning
a. Pre -meeting survey and report
(20 copies with I electronic file)
FSU's Fee shall not exceed 1.5 days $2,550.00
2. Attendance of up to eight (8) monthly Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meetings.
For the duration of this contract, FSU shall participate and facilitate up to 8 meetings.
a. Monthly meeting facilitation
(meeting facilitation, includes up to 4 hours of an AHAC meeting; one 1 monthly coordination
meeting with County staff for planning and ineeting preparation, monthly progress report. & travel
costs and travel time)
FSU's Fee each meeting shall not exceed 3.5 days $5,950.00
Total Not -to -Exceed Cost: $51,000
CONTRACT INFORMATION FOR WORKING WITH FSU:
For Purchase Orders and Agreements with FSU
The SupplierNendor should be listed as:
Florida State University
874 Traditions Way, SSB 3rd Floor
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-4166
FEID # 59-1961248
The FSU contact for administration and contracting is:
Gary K. Ostrander, Vice President for Research
sra-pre@fsu.edu
Office Ph.: 850-644-5260
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