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Article V Trust Fund Grant-in-Aid Agreement
for Monroe County, Florida
This Agreement is made among the Office of the State Courts Administrator(the "OSCA"),
the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners(the "Grantee"), and the Sixteenth Judicial
Circuit (the "Grant Manager"). The parties agree that:
A. The OSCA will pay the Grantee up to $45,036 as a grant-in-aid pursuant to Specific
Appropriation 2124 of the 1999-00 General Appropriations Act and §25.402, Florida
Statutes, for costs incurred under Article V, Florida Constitution, in operating the state
courts system. Grant funds will be paid out in 4 disbursements prior to July 31, 2000.
Payments will be contingent upon sufficient County Article V Trust Fund collections.
B. The Grantee has a population of 75,000 or greater, and will use grant monies provided
under this Agreement in accordance with §25.402(1)(d)(2), Florida Statutes, for expert
witness fees in criminal cases, court reportin _•• a »'• • •t _.. is in criminal cases, and
costs associated with the appointment o
1. The Grantee will submit a written requisition to the OSCA for release of grant funds
no later than September 30, 1999. The OSCA will disperse funds on or before
November 1, 1999, February 1, 2000, May 1, 2000, and August 1, 2000.
2. The Grantee, in consultation with the chief judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit,
will submit a detailed, written plan for use of grant funds to the OSCA no later than
September 30, 1999, for the OSCA's use in reporting to the Florida Legislature.
3. The Grantee will invest grant funds that are surplus to current needs pr pending
distribution in accordance with the requirements of§219.075, Florida Statutes. The
Grantee will return to the OSCA all interest accrued on grant funds for reversion to
the General Revenue Fund unallocated.
4. The Grantee will release grant funds in accordance with Monroe County purchasing
policies and rules.
5. The Grantee will not use grant funds for lobbying the Florida Legislature, the judicial
branch, or a state agency.
C. This Agreement is subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The Grantee will maintain proper documentation of all monies spent in a manner
sufficient for proper pre- and post audit. The Grantee will maintain all expenditure
records for a period of 4 years following the conclusion of this Agreement.
2. The Grantee will maintain all records made or received in conjunction with this
Agreement in accordance with the requirements of rule 2.051, Florida Rules of
Judicial Administration, and Chapterl 19, Florida Statutes, as it may apply.
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3. (For less than $25,000) On or before March 31,2001, the Grantee will prepare a
sworn statement attesting to the Grantee's compliance with the requirements of this
Agreement. The Grantee will submit copies of the statement to the OSCA and the
Auditor General.
(For$25,000 to $100,000) On or before March 31, 2001, the Grantee will have an
audit performed in accordance with the Auditor General rules promulgated pursuant
to §11.45, Florida Statutes, or submit a statement prepared by an independent
certified public accountant attesting to Grantee's compliance with the requirements
of this Agreement. The Grantee will submit copies of the audit to the OSCA and the
Auditor General.
(For more than $100,000)On or before March 31, 2001, the Grantee will have an
audit performed in accordance with the Auditor General rules promulgated pursuant
to §11.45, Florida Statutes. The Grantee will submit copies of the audit to the OSCA
and the Auditor General.
4. In providing, or contracting to provide, services, programs or activities, maintaining
facilities, and otherwise performing obligations under this Agreement, the Grantee ICI
and Grant Manager will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 and any other
federal or state law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national
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5. If, in the judgment of the OSCA, the Grantee for any reason fails to comply with the
terms of this Agreement, the OSCA will have the right to terminate the Agreement on
5 days written notice by certified mail. In the event of termination, the Grantee will
return to the OSCA all grant funds, except those expended in compliance with the
Agreement, for reversion to the Article V Trust Fund un allocated.
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT, OFFICE OF GRANTEE
THE STATE COURTS ADMINISTRATOR \ \
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Kenneth R. Palmer Date The Honorable Wilhelmina Harvey, Chair Date
State Courts Administrator Board of County Commissioners
• Monroe County 9-8 -99
GRANT MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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The Honorable Mark H.Jones, Date R Ri
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