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G BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe � "1 Mayor Sylvia Murphy,District 5
The Florida Keys l'U � � Mayor Pro Tern Danny Kolhage,District 1
�pw° Michelle Coldiron,District 2
Heather Carruthers,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
July 17, 2019
Agenda Item Number: G.6
Agenda Item Summary #5789
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Land Authority Governing Board
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Charles Pattison (305) 295-5180
9:15 AM Land Authority
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Addendum I to the employment agreement with
Charles G. Pattison.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Mr. Pattison's existing employment agreement with the Land Authority
expires on April 4, 2020. The proposed addendum extends the term for one year and six months to
October 4, 2021. There are no other changes in the proposed addendum.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTION: N/A
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: The Board approved Mr. Pattison's employment
agreement on February 10, 2016 with an employment start date of April 4, 2016.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENTCHANGES: The agreement term is extended to October 4, 2021.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Pattison Addendum I Contract
Pattison Original Contract
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
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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: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Charles Pattison Completed 07/01/2019 3:57 PM
Kathy Peters Completed 07/01/2019 4:00 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 07/17/2019 9:00 AM
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ADDENDUM I TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This ADDENDUM I to the Employment Agreement is entered into this day of
, 2019 by and between the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority, a
land authority pursuant to section 380.0663, Florida Statutes, (hereinafter "Authority") and
Charles G. Pattison, (hereinafter"Employee"). 2
WHEREAS, the parties hereto entered into an Employment Agreement dated February 10,
2016 with an employment date of April 4, 2016 (hereinafter"Employment Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the term of the Employment Agreement expires on April 4, 2020; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the Employment Agreement, the parties hereto desire to
extend the term of the Employment Agreement by eighteen (18) months;
NOW THEREFORE, the Authority and the Employee mutually agree as follows:
1. The term of the Employment Agreement is hereby extended to include the period from
April 4, 2020 to October 4, 2021; and
2. All other provisions of the Employment Agreement shall remain in effect.
The Employment Agreement and Addendum I to the Employment Agreement embody the entire
Agreement between the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement the day and year
above first written.
MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
LAND AUTHORITY
By:
Heather Carruthers, Chairman
Witnesses as to Chairman
EMPLOYEE 0
By:
Charles G. Pattison
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Witnesses as to Employee A
Approved for Legal Sufficiency
By:
Adele V. Stones, P.A.
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This agreement entered into this 10th day of February 2016, by and between the Monroe County
Board of Commissioners acting as the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority, a
political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "Authority" and Charles G. T
Pattison,hereinafter referred to as "Employee."
In consideration of the mutual covenants,promises, and representations contained herein,the U)
parties agree as follows:
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1. Commencing April 4, 2016,the Authority hereby employs, engages, and hires Employee
as the Executive Director to be the administrative head of the Authority and direct the
Authority staff and to perform services as follows:
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(a) Attend meetings of the Authority Board of Directors as well as the Land
Authority Advisory Committee, and render assistance, opinions, and advice ascc
requested.
(b) Confer with Authority members, Advisory Committee members, Monroe
County staff, elected and appointed public officials, appropriate state and
federal agencies,the general public, and public, nonprofit agencies in
reference to Authority questions.
(c) Meet with the above in both formal and informal meetings and/or individual
contacts.
(d) Provide written and oral options, advice, and guidance, as required, with
respect to Authority business.
(e) Direct and participate in the conduct of all affairs of the Authority.
(f) Supervise a staff of professional and clerical employees.
(g) Perform other related duties as required by Monroe County Ordinance No.
031-1986, as amended, which established the Authority.
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2. Employee agrees that he will at all times faithfully, industriously, and to the best of his
ability, experience, and talents, and in accordance with the code of ethics contained in the
Monroe County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual,perform all of the duties that
may be required of and from him pursuant to the terms hereof. 0
3. The Authority shall pay Employee, and Employee shall accept from the Authority, in full
payment for Employee's services hereunder, compensation as follows:
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(a) Salary of$125,000.00 per year.
(b) All benefits and services received by Monroe County employees, including
but not limited to medical and hospitalization insurance, life insurance,
retirement,holidays, sick leave and Social Security benefits as provided in the
Monroe County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and as it may be
amended from time to time.
(c) Cost of living raises as given to Monroe County employees. Annual
performance evaluations shall be conducted by the Chairman of the Authority.
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The Chairman shall make the results of said evaluations known to all
Authority members for considerations of merit raises.
(d) The Authority shall reimburse Employee's reasonable moving expense(s) in
an amount up to $5,000.00 S
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4. Employee shall devote all of his time, attention,knowledge, and skills during working
hours solely to Land Authority matters, and Employee shall not engage in the private
practice sector.
5. The Authority shall appropriate funds as may be required to employ such administrative
personnel as needed to maintain the Authority, including: legal, accounting, secretarial,
and clerical assistance.
6. The Authority shall provide from Authority funds, office space, utilities, telephone
services, facsimile services, custodial services, books, library,postage, office supplies,
photocopy equipment, furniture, office equipment, including but not limited to a cellular
phone and laptop computer as may be necessary for the proper and efficient functioning
of the Authority.
7. The Authority shall reimburse the Employee for all eligible travel expenses on Authority
business including use of Employee's private vehicle at standard rates and amounts
provided to Monroe County employees. E
8. The Authority shall reimburse the Employee for all tuition, costs, and eligible travel
expenses associated with professional education programs related to his duties as
Executive Director. The Authority shall reimburse the Employee for American Planning
Association and American Institute of Certified Planners membership fees.
9. The Authority agrees to non-termination of this agreement for a period of forty-eight(48)
months except as provided for in section 10 below. Prior to expiration of this agreement
the Employee shall be given at least six (6)months' notice of the Authority's intent to
extend or terminate the agreement. With the written agreement of both parties, this
contract may be extended for similar periods.
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10. The Employee may be removed from the position of Executive Director in the following �'
manner:
(a) Termination For Cause. A majority of three (3) Authority members may
terminate the Employee for cause as set forth in Section 9 of the Monroe
County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manuel and in accordance with the
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procedures set forth in the County Administration Law of 1974 also known as
Part III of Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, as amended.
(b) Termination Without Cause. A majority of three (3) Authority members
may terminate the Employee at any time without cause by enactment of a 2
resolution at any regularly convened Authority meeting in accordance with the
procedures set forth in the County Administration Law of 1974, also known as
Part III of Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, as amended.
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Upon adoption of said resolution,the Authority shall cause to be paid to the
Employee, salary for twenty(20) weeks together with Payment for accrued
annual leave and sick leave not yet taken by him in the same amount and
manner as paid to other Monroe County employees within twenty(20) days of E
such termination.
Additionally, in the event that said Employee is removed by the Authority for
cause under the provisions of paragraph 10(a) above, and a Court of
competent jurisdiction renders a judgment which shall become final after
appeal or without appeal,that said removal shall then be deemed to have been E
a removal without cause under the provisions of 9(b) hereunder and said
Employee shall be entitled to salary payment for twenty (20)weeks, together
with accrued annual leave and sick leave in the amount and manner as paid to
other Monroe County employees not yet taken by him. In addition, he shall
receive his reasonable attorney's fees and court costs incurred in successfully
bringing said suit. In the event said legal challenge is resolved in favor of the
Authority, Employee shall be liable to Authority for its reasonable attorney
fees and costs.
In the event that the Authority shall vote to abolish the office of Executive
Director during Employee's term of office,the same.shall be deemed a
removal without cause under the provisions of this subsection.
11. The Employee may resign from the position of Executive Director at any time by
providing the Chairman of the Authority sixty (60) days written notice.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement the day and year first A
above written.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
David P. Rice, Chairman
EMPLOYEE
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Charles G. Pattison
Approved for Legal Sufficiency
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Adele V. Stones, P.A.
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