1999-00 Appropriations 09/08/1999 •
Grant-in-Aid Agreement for Court Reporting Services
to the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Monroe County, Florida
This Agreement is made between the Office of the State Courts Administrator(the
"OSCA")and Monroe County, (the "Grantee"), on behalf of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit(the
"Grant Manager.). The parties agree that: �.
A. The OSCA will pay the Grantee $40,146 as a grant-in-aid provided pursuant to Specific
Appropriation 2133 of the 1999-00 General Appropriations Act to support the delivery of •
court reporting services at public expense in Monroe County. After receipt of the Grantee's
requisition for release of grant funds, the OSCA will make a lump sum payment to the •
Grantee.
B. The Grantee will use grant monies provided under this Agreement to assist in the payment
of costs associated with the provision of court reporting services in Monroe County at
public expense. Costs that may be covered with grant monies include, but are not limited
to, salaries, benefits, contractual services, equipment, and other court reporting expenses.
I. The Grantee, in consultation with the Chief Judge of the Sixteenth Circuit, will
expend grant monies in a manner consistent with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit's
Court Reporting Plan.
2. The Grantee will invest grant funds',that are surplus to current needs or pending
distribution in accordance with the requirements of§219.075, Florida Statutes. The
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Grantee will return to the OSCA all interest accrued on grant funds for reversion to
the General Revenue Fund unallocated.
3. The Grantee will release grant funds in accordance with Monroe County purchasing
policies and rules.
4. The Grantee will not use any portion of 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:
I. The Grantee will maintain proper documentation of all monies spent in a manner
sufficient for proper pre- and post audit thereof. The Grantee will maintain all
expenditure records for 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 Rule 2.150, Florida Rules ofJudicial Administration,
and Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as it may apply.
3. On or before March 31, 2001, the Grantee will have an audit performed in accordance
with the rules of the Auditor general promulgated pursuant to §1 1.45, Florida
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Statutes, r have an independent certified public accountant prepare a statement
attesting that the Grantee has complied with the requirements of this Agreement. The
Grantee Will submit copies of the audit or '5tatement with the OSCA and the Auditor
General.
4. The Grantee will hold title to any equipment purchased with grant funds.
5. In providing or contracting to provide services, programs or activities, maintaining
facilities, and otherwise performing obligations under this Agreement, the Grantee
and Grant Manager will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the 1964
Civil Rights Act, 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
origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or handicap.
6. If, in the judgment of the OSCA, the Granee fails to comply with the terms of this
Agreement, the OSCA may 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 received, except those expended in compliance with this Agreement, for
reversion to the General Revenue Fund unallocated.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties. All modifications to the
Agreement must be in writing. This Agreement is effective on the date of execution and will
terminate on June 30, 2000.
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT, OFFICE OF GRANTEE
THE STATE COURTS ADMINISTRATOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monroe COUNTY
Kenneth R. Palmer Date The Honorable Wilhelmina G. Harvey,Chair Date
State Courts Administrator Board of Commissioners
Monroe County 9- 8- 9 9
GRANT MANAGER III
The Honorable Mark H. Jones, Date
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SExjFegt1J4A1 icial Circuit
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