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Mayor David Rice, District 4
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Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
George Neugent, District 2
Heather Carruthers, District 3
County Commission Meeting
June 20, 2018
Agenda Item Number: S.3
Agenda Item Summary #4257
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Assistant County Administrator
Christine Hurley
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Christine Hurley (305) 292 -4441
No
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Confirmation of appointment of Helene Wetherington as a
department head (Director, Recovery) as required by Section 2.01 of the Personnel Policy and
Procedures Manual and approval of 2 year employee contract.
ITEM BACKGROUND: This will confirm Ms. Wetherington's appointment with the authorities
of a department head. Ms. Wetherington is a senior level Emergency Manager with twenty -four
years of international, federal, state, local and consultant emergency preparedness, response,
recovery, and long -term redevelopment experience. Additional qualifications: Certified Emergency
Manager (CEM), Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Assessor, Certified
Planner (AICP), Incident Command System (ICS) Certification (all levels), Homeland Security
Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training.
She has extensive experience with Post Storm redevelopment planning.
This position is funded by a grant from Federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) and a
matching grant from Miami Foundation. Both grants are for 2 years.
We are recommending a contract for this position.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
WETHERINGTON, HELENE, RESUME'
Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual.2.01 Appointing Authority
Employment Contract Wetherington 6.12.2018 clean
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
If yes, amount:
None
REVIEWED BY:
Christine Hurley
Completed
06/11/2018 5:43 PM
Cynthia Hall
Completed
06/11/2018 9:34 PM
Bryan Cook
Completed
06/12/2018 1:00 PM
Bob Shillinger
Completed
06/12/2018 1:04 PM
Budget and Finance
Completed
06/12/2018 1:04 PM
Maria Slavik
Completed
06/12/2018 1:11 PM
Kathy Peters
Completed
06/12/2018 1:49 PM
Board of County Commissioners
Pending
06/20/2018 9:00 AM
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HELENE WETHERINGTON, AICP CEM
Email: DisasterPlanners(d_)outlook.com
Phone: 954 - 551 -9662
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Senior level Emergency Manager with twenty -four years of international, federal, state, local and consultant
emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and long -term redevelopment experience
• Innovative policy leader in the areas of organizational management during disasters, catastrophic planning,
disaster housing, refuges of last resort and post disaster redevelopment
• Skilled facilitator building organizational capacity and enhancing command and control structures for disaster
response among public, private, and non - profit organizations
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• Technical planner of all hazards comprehensive operational plans and procedures
• Nationally certified instructor of emergency management curriculum
• Diversified EOC Manager in over 20 declared natural and technological disasters
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), EMAP Assessor, Certified Planner (AICP), ICS Certified, HSEEP trained
and nationwide public speaker on emergency management issues
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EDUCATION
• Master of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, 2004
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• Master of Science in Planning, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, 1993
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, 1991
• Executive Leadership Training, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Boston, Mass,
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
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Disaster Planners, Inc. President. (2012- Present).
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As the President of a specialized consulting firm, I support a range of emergency management capacity building services
to the public sector, the healthcare community, and non - profit organizations. Areas of specialty include enhancing
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organizational command structures and systems, building long -term strategic program vision, facilitating stakeholder
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buy -in, incorporating improvement planning, and integrating best practices.
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United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Overseas Territories Directorate Disaster
Management Advisor (2014- 2016).
As the Disaster Management Advisor to the Caribbean Overseas Territories, I provided technical advice on disaster
management issues, techniques, best practices and policies to territory Governors and Disaster Managers for eight
Island Nations. I coordinated the EMAP baseline assessment and broad reaching capacity building initiatives in the
areas of incident command system enhancement, all hazards disaster planning, training, exercises and coordinated
disaster management workshops and conferences. As the governmental liaison, my duties required coordination with
regional and international stakeholders to build enhanced working relationships in disaster response and recovery. I
also was responsible for the strategic short and long -term prioritization and administration of capacity building funds to
overseas governments. Working in coordination with the Royal Navy, I responded to Hurricanes Faye and Gonzalo.
Calvin, Giordano & Associates Emergency Management Services Director (2005 to 2013).
1 managed all preparedness, recovery, and long -term redevelopment initiatives. For Palm Beach County, I led the
Herbert Hoover Dike planning efforts including a regional summit, behavioral survey, transportation study, and outreach
products. As a contracted municipal service provider, I managed the long -term development and maintenance of various
municipal emergency management programs (West Park, Surfside, Weston, and Medley) and supported numerous
local governments in the development of CEMPs, supporting plans and procedures, NIMS compliant reorganizations,
personnel training and ongoing exercises. CGA developed Catastrophic Plans, FEMA compliant Debris Management
Plans, Post Disaster Redevelopment Plans, Economic Redevelopment Plans, Disaster Housing Plans, Continuity of
Operations Plans, Hazard Specific Plans, Table Top and Functional Exercises, and training courses for over 22
individual jurisdictions within the State of Florida and Georgia.
ICF Consulting, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Practice, Senior Associate (2004- 2005).
1 was the Project Manager for the National Capital Region (NCR) Emergency Management Accreditation Program
(EMAP) pilot assessment evaluating the programs of 18 jurisdictions. As a consultant to the Department of Homeland
Security, I provided policy support to the implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directives 5 and 7 by drafting
elements of the Universal Task List and the Target Capability List. I also supported the development of the National
Infrastructure Protection Program as a subject matter expert to the healthcare and public health sector. I supported
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HELENE WETHERINGTON, AICP CEM
Email: DisasterPlanners(d_)outlook.com
Phone: 954 - 551 -9662
revisions to the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program ( HSEEP) and served as a HSEEP instructor.
Working with the Police Executive Research Forum, I supported the development of the NIMS compliant plans, policies,
and procedures for various jurisdictions. I supported the development of the Family of Emergency Workers Plan for the
regional planning agency in Massachusetts. Duties also included the development, implementation, and evaluation of
numerous table -top, functional and full -scale exercises including the National Capital Region, the State of
Massachusetts and Nebraska.
Palm Beach County, Division of Emergency Management (DEM), Deputy Director (1998- 2004). 1 administered
programs and personnel for comprehensive and strategic planning, public outreach, training and exercise, recovery and
mitigation. As liaison in preparedness, response and recovery, I coordinated with 37 municipalities, 100+
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public /private /nonprofit partner organizations, regional organizations, state and federal government agencies ensuring
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consistency with State and National Response plans and policies. I lead the reorganization of the EOC command
system, enhancement of the organizational structures, and implemented a new electronic mission management system.
I provided innovative policy guidance in the enhancement of evacuation and shelter programs, radiological emergency
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preparedness and terrorism response programs. I lead the initial Local Mitigation Committee and Strategy. I managed
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personnel, the strategic planning processes, grants and contracts. I represented the County on the Regional Domestic
Security Task Force, the Healthcare Emergency Response Commission, the Emergency Response Commission among
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others. I served as the EOC Manager in over a dozen natural disasters and a terrorist event in Palm Beach County.
Florida Department of Community Affairs, Division of Emergency Management, Area Coordinator and
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Community Assistance Consultant (1993- 1998). As the Area Coordinator, I participated in statewide disaster
deployments to over 10 federally declared disasters in Florida acting as response liaison in local EOCs and in the
Disaster Field Office during recover operations. As a state representative in the local EOC, I provided guidance in
support of local evacuation decision making, regional coordination among counties, and logistics coordination with the
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State Emergency Response Team. As a representative in the State Emergency Operations Center, I was responsible
for the coordination of resources to local governments and information and planning activities. I provided planning and
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training support related to all hazards preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Area Coordinators also
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monitored grants, reviewed Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMPs) and five year strategic plans. I
administered regional training programs, evaluated table -top and full -scale exercises, and conducted area meetings
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and presentations. Ms. Wetherington also served as State liaison to local, federal, private, and volunteer organizations
on all related programs and policies. She coordinated development, review and exercise of SARA Title III hazardous
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materials plans (EPCRA) and support the State Emergency Response Commission.
Florida Coastal Management Program, Planner IV (1992- 1993).
Ms. Wetherington served as the Intergovernmental coordinator for the coastal information exchange between
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government agencies. She coordinated reporting requirements of coastal permitting and enforcement activities of
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coastal agencies. Ms. Wetherington also reviewed competitive grant applications for federal funding and conducted
public outreach including presentations, training sessions, and articles for the newsletter.
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Monroe County
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February 21, 2018
The Board of County Commissioners shall be the appointing authority for the County
Administrator and
County Attorney. All other positions under the jurisdiction of the Board of County
Commissioners shall be
employed and supervised by the County Administrator. Employment of Department Heads will
require the confirmation of the Board of County Commissioners. The County Administrator will
be responsible for:
A. Approval of all changes in employee status ensuring that all changes are in accordance with
the Personnel
Policies and Procedures and the Pay/Classification Plan.
B. Ensuring that all positions in all Departments have been fairly and equally evaluated, rated
and classified in accordance with Personnel Policies and Procedures and the Pay/Classification
Plan.
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All positions in the County Service are established and maintained through a budget
each fiscal year, approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
A. The establishment of new additional positions, or an increase in hours of a position can
only be authorized by the Board of County Commissioners and the County Administrator,
subject to adequate
justification of need and availability of funds. Establishment • Emergency Disaster positions
on a year to year basis do not require the prior approval of the Board of County
Commissioners. The personnel in these positions will be trained and utilized on an as needed
basis before, during, or after an emergency or disaster and will be paid for by the Hurricane
Account Funds.
Positions created on a temporary basis as described below in 2.03 B (3&4) do not
require the prior approval of the Board • County Commissioners.
B. For training and transitional purposes, two individuals may fill a budgeted position
simultaneously for up to six (6) months contingent on available funding. Both individuals shal
accrue full benefits and be classified
as a Full-time Regular employee.
C. Personnel to fill approved new positions shall be appointed after the position has been
evaluated, classified and assigned • pay grade.
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AND
HELENE F. WETHERINGTON
FOR POSITION OF LOCAL DISASTER RECOVERY DIRECTOR
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into on June , 2018 ( "Effective Date ") by and between Monroe County,
Florida, ( "County ") acting through its Board of County Commissioners (`Board" or `BOCC "), a political subdivision of
the State of Florida, whose main business address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040, and Helene F.
Wetherington ( "Employee ") (collectively, the "Parties ").
WHEREAS, the position of Local Disaster Recovery Director was duly advertised in accordance with Monroe
County policy and is currently open; and
WHEREAS, Employee applied for, has interviewed and has been selected for the position; and
WHEREAS, negotiations between the Parties have resulted in this mutually acceptable Employment Agreement
( "Agreement ") .
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein between the County and
Employee set forth herein, it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. EMPLOYMENT: Employee is hereby employed as the Local Disaster Recovery Director as a Contract Employee as
that term is defined in Section 2.03 of the County's Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual ( "Manual ").
2. DUTIES: Duties of the Employee will be as set forth in the Job Description attached hereto as Exhibit A, the
provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference.
3. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The Parties agree that the position of Local Disaster Recovery Director is
deemed exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Employee is expected to work 80% of a regular work week
schedule. Work hours performed will be documented on a form or forms to be provided by County.
a. Base Pay: In return for the performance of duties set forth in Exhibit A, including but not limited to specific
duties assigned by Monroe County from time to time, Employee shall receive an annual base salary in the
amount of $133,138.25 per year loaded, based on a minimum 1,664 hours per year. Base pay is paid
biweekly in arrears.
b. The Employee is not eligible for any annual cost of living adjustment or year -end bonuses, including but not
limited to merit pay increases.
c. Benefits: The Employee shall be a participant in the Florida Retirement System. Except as stated herein, the
Employee is not entitled to any other benefits listed in the Monroe County Personnel Policies & Procedures
Manual ( "Manual "), including but not limited to health insurance, annual leave and sick leave.
d. Transportation and Business Related Travel: Employee agrees that she will be responsible for providing her
own motor vehicle for transportation. Monroe County agrees to budget and pay for travel costs incurred by
the Employee up to the amount budgeted, including but not limited to transportation, hotels and per diems, for
approved travel as may be necessary or appropriate to Employee's duties and responsibilities under this
Agreement and in accordance with County Policy.
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Office: The Employee will be headquartered in Marathon, Florida. The County will provide the office and all
office equipment and supplies.
4. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT /CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The County and Employee understand and agree that the
Employee is currently a principal in Disaster Planners, Inc., a Florida for -profit corporation, a company that provides
professional consulting services. The Parties agree that the Employee may continue to perform work for other clients
during off -duty hours during the term of this Agreement in accordance with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes
(particularly Section 112.313 (standards of conduct) and Section 1.03 of the Monroe County Personnel Policies and
Procedures Manual, only if the outside work does not conflict with the best interests of the County or interfere with
the Employee's ability to perform the assigned County job, and only if the employment relationship will not create a
continuing or frequently recurring conflict between her private interests and he performance of her public duties that
would impede the full and faithful discharge of her public duties. To that end, the Employee warrants that she does
not currently have any outside clients, and that prior to taking on any clients in the future during the term of this
Agreement she will obtain the consent and approval in writing of the County Administrator after listing the client and
a full description of the work to be performed.
TERM OF AGREEMENT; TERMINATION; CANCELLATION; GENERAL RELEASE:
a. Normal Term. The normal term of this Agreement will be a period of twenty -four (24) months, commencing on
the final date of execution of this Agreement. The Employee understands that this is a grant - funded position, and
that unless renewed with a different funding source, this Agreement and the position will expire no later than 24
months from the Effective Date.
b. Extension of Time. The parties may extend the term of Agreement by written addendum to this Agreement.
c. Termination of Agreement:
In entering into this Agreement, the Employee understands that she serves at the pleasure of Monroe
County; and that the Employee can be terminated at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice by
County Administrator without cause.
ii. In entering into this Agreement, the Employee also understands that she can be terminated at any time
upon 24 hours written notice by County Administrator for cause. As used in this paragraph, the term "for
cause" will mean (a) dishonesty with respect to the business and operation of the County; (b) confirmed
violation of the County's drug policy; (c) refusal to cooperate in an investigation regarding any aspect of
the business or operation of the County, including but not limited to an investigation which is conducted
by or at the express direction of the BOCC; (d) conviction of a crime which is classified as a felony or a
crime involving moral turpitude; (e) gross neglect or willful and intentional misconduct; (f) conviction of
a crime; (g) violation of a provision of the Monroe County Code; or (h) breach of any material term or
condition of this Agreement by the Employee.
iii. The Employee further understands that in the event of termination, the Employee is free to apply to the
County for any other position then currently open and the County is free to consider the Employee for any
open position, but that County has no obligation to place the Employee in another position, and
specifically has no obligation to place the Employee in a position of equivalent or comparable salary,
grade, or benefits. In entering into this Agreement, the Employee therefore specifically waives the right
to utilize the grievance procedure set forth in Sections 9 and 10 of the Manual; House Bill No. 2658,
Chapter 69 -1321, the Monroe County Career Service Council; as well as any rights to which a Monroe
County employee would otherwise be entitled under Chapter 447, Florida Statutes.
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iv. Resignation. In the event the Employee resigns from the position prior to the normal expiration date of
this Agreement, the Employee shall be entitled only to payment for salary through the effective date of
the resignation and the payout of any accrued annual and sick leave in accordance with Monroe County
Personnel Policies and Procedures.
V. Upon termination of this Agreement, Employee will immediately surrender all documents, information,
property and assets to the County.
6. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS: In the event of any litigation initiated by either party, the prevailing party shall
receive reasonable attorneys' fees, costs of litigation, and related expenses, both at the trial and appellate levels.
GOVERNING LAW; ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS; VENUE: This Agreement is made in the State of Florida
and will be governed by Florida law. This Agreement may be signed in more than one counterpart, in which case
each counterpart will constitute an original of this Agreement. Paragraph headings are for convenience only and are
not intended to expand or restrict the scope or substance of the provisions of this Agreement. Wherever used herein,
the singular will include the plural, the plural will include the singular, and pronouns will be read as masculine,
feminine, or neuter as the context requires. Monroe County, Florida will be the proper venue for any litigation
involving this Agreement. This Agreement is not subject to arbitration.
8. MISCELLANEOUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
a. Except as set forth herein, the Employee is subject to all terms and conditions set forth in the Monroe County
Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual ( "Manual ") as may be amended from time to time. To the extent there
is a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the Manual, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
b. If any provision, term, or portion of this Agreement shall be held to be unconstitutional, illegal, invalid, or
enforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms, conditions, and portions shall remain in full
force and effect as if originally agreed to without the term, condition, or portion that has been determined to be
unconstitutional, illegal, invalid or unenforceable.
c. The waiver by either the County or the Employee of a breach or violation of any term or provision of this
Agreement by the other party shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation
by the other party.
d. The County and Employee acknowledge that each has shared equally in the review of this Agreement and,
accordingly, no court or administrative hearing officer shall construe any provision of this Agreement more
strictly against one party over the other party, and every term, condition, covenant, and provision of this
Agreement shall be construed simply according to its fair meaning. Employee further acknowledges that she or he
has had the Agreement reviewed by an attorney, or has been given the opportunity to do so and has waived that
opportunity.
This Agreement incorporates and supersedes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements,
and /or understandings applicable to the matters contained herein. It is further agreed that there are no
commitments, agreements, inducements, or understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that
are not contained herein, and no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any prior
representations, offers, promises, inducements, or agreements, whether oral or written, and by whomever made.
f. The text herein constitutes the entire agreement between the Employee and the County, and this agreement cannot
be amended except by a written document mutually agreed to and executed with the same formalities as this
Agreement. The rights and obligations of the Employee under this Agreement are personal to the Employee and
cannot be assigned or transferred.
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9. CONTRACTS; PUBLIC RECORDS — F.S. 119.0701:
a. For purposes of this section, the term:
"Employee" means an individual, partnership, corporation, or business entity that enters into a contract for
services with a public agency and is acting on behalf of the public agency as provided under s. 119.011 (2).
ii. "Public agency" means a state, county, district, authority, or municipal officer, or department, division, board,
bureau, commission, or other separate unit of government created or established by law.
b. In accordance with Section 119.0701, F.S., and in addition to other contract requirements provided by law, the
Employee shall comply with Florida public records laws, specifically to:
i. Keep and maintain public records required by Monroe County in order to perform the service.
ii. Upon request from the public agency's custodian of public records, provide the public agency with a copy of
the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that
does not exceed the cost provided in Florida Statutes, Chapter 119 or as otherwise provided by law.
iii. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following
completion of the contract if the contractor does not transfer the records to the public agency.
iv. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to Monroe County all public records in possession of the
contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the service. If the
contractor transfers all public records to the public agency upon completion of the contract, the contractor
shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records
disclosure requirements. If the contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the
contract, the contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored
electronically must be provided to Monroe County, upon request from the public agency's custodian of
records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of Monroe County.
IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF
CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO
PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, BRIAN BRADLEY, AT (305) 292 -3470, bradley-
bria @monroecounty - fl.gov, c/o Monroe County Attorney's Office, 1111 12th St., Suite
408, Key West FL 33040.If a contractor does not comply with a public records request, the
public agency shall enforce the contract provisions in accordance with the contract.
10. FEDERAL CONTRACT CLAUSES. The Parties understand and agree that the services provided under this
Agreement are being paid for with a federal award, as that term is defined in 2 C.F.R. part 200, the Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Award, and therefore, the requirements
in this regulation apply, including in particular, all of the applicable requirements in Appendix II to 2 C.F.R. part 200.
Therefore, the Employee must comply with the following:
(a) Audit of Records
Employee shall grant to the County, the Federal Government, and any other duly authorized agencies of the Federal
Government or the County where appropriate the right to inspect and review all books and records directly pertaining to
the Contract resulting from this RFP for a period of five (5) years after final grant close -out, or as required by applicable
County, State and Federal law. Records shall be made available during normal working hours for this purpose.
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In the event that any Federal or State agency, or the County, issues findings or rulings that the amounts charged by the
Employee, or any portions thereof, were ineligible or were non - allowable under federal or state Law or regulation,
Employee may appeal any such finding or ruling. If such appeal is unsuccessful, the Employee shall agree that the
amounts paid to the Employee shall be adjusted accordingly, and that the Employee shall, within 30 days thereafter, issue
a remittance to the County of any payments declared to be ineligible or non - allowable.
Employee shall comply with federal and /or state laws authorizing an audit of Employee's operation as a whole, or of
specific Project activities.
Under no circumstances shall advertising or other communications with the media be presented in such a manner as to
County or imply that the Employee or the Employee's services are endorsed by the County.
(b) Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Agreement. If the Federal award meets the definition of
"funding agreement" under 37 CFR §401.2 (a) and the recipient or subrecipient wishes to enter into a contract with a
small business firm or nonprofit organization regarding the substitution of parties, assignment or performance of
experimental, developmental, or research work under that "funding agreement," the recipient or subrecipient must comply
with the requirements of 37 CFR Part 401, "Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business
Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements," and any implementing regulations issued by
the awarding agency.
(c) Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689) —A contract award (see 2 CFR 180.220)
will not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in
accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Comp., p.
189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p. 235), "Debarment and Suspension." SAM Exclusions contains the names of
parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or
regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.
(d) Byrd Anti - Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352) Contractors that apply or bid for an award
exceeding $100,000 must file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not
used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of
Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each
tier must also disclose any lobbying with non - Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal
award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the non - Federal award.
(e) No Obligation by Federal Government The federal government is not a party to this contract and is not
subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non - Federal entity, contractor, or any other party pertaining to any matter
resulting from the contract.
(f) Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts The Employee acknowledges that 31
U.S.C. Chapter 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies to the Employee's actions
pertaining to this contract.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals, in the County of Monroe, Florida, this
day of June 2018.
(Seal)
ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CPA, CLERK MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
Deputy Clerk
Date:
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT/ LOCAL DISASTER RECOVERY
DIRECTOR
By:
Mayor
Date:
EMPLOYEE
By:
Helene F. Wetherington
Date:
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