05/26/2020 Agreement ATTACHMENT-D.6
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CONTRACT SUMMARY FORM FOR CONTRACTS LESS T 50,000.00
Contract with: Madin SeLftrft Contract ffWA
Effective Date: Upon Retirement
Expiration Date: 1 year
Contract Purpose/Description: ---
The Co ty's pending arbitration regarding reimbursement for Base Camp expenditures
o.CBCA-67I f-F other areas relating to Hurricane Irma.
Contract is Original Agreement ContractAmendment/Extension Renewal
Contract Manager: Christine Lim rt 3475 C Y/97
Barrows
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CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: 49,9 -99 Current Year Portion:$ $10,OW.00
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Budgeted?YesN NoEl Account Codes: 01-00101-530310- -
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County Match:
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: /A/yr For: NIA
of included in dollar value above e. .maintenance,utilities,janitorial,salaries,etc.
CONTRACT REVIEW
Changes Date Out
Date In Needed � � 5122120
Department d 5122120 Yes o P ``
Risk Management 6j ,Yes o
O.M. ./Purchasin 5122120 Yes[]
5/22/20
Christinei.imbert-
County Attorney 512=0 Yes No Barrom 5r2no
Comments: Please note that Arbitration Costs are not FEMA reimbursable;The arbitration
hearina is to be held remotely.No insurance is r uired.
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this &!day of May, 2020,
between Monroe County ("COUNTY"), a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040 and Martin Senterfitt
("CONSULTANT") for consulting services.
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT began employment with Monroe County May 16,
2016 as the Emergency Management Director and served in that position during
Hurricane Irma, and has specific knowledge which the COUNTY may need, particularly
relating to the County's pending arbitration regarding reimbursement for Base Camps
(Case No. CBCA-6716-FEMA) and other areas relating to Hurricane Irma; and
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT intends to retire from County employment on or
about June 1, 2020 and the County is scheduled to hold an arbitration hearing on June 2
and 3, 2020 in which CONSULTANT's expertise and testimony will necessary; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY desires to engage CONSULTANT after retirement to
provide consulting services on matters where his expertise and knowledge of County
issues will provide significant assistance to the County Attorney and the County
Administrator in carrying out their responsibilities to and representation of Monroe
County; and
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT desires to render these Services as described in
SECTION 1, Scope of Services;
NOW, THEREFORE, COUNTY and CONSULTANT in consideration of the
mutual covenants contained herein, agree as follows:
SECTION I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT will provide such document preparation, consultations, testimony, work
product and advice as may be requested by the County Administrator or his designee
and/or the County Attorney or his designee solely on behalf of COUNTY, in the
following subject matter areas:
• The County's pending arbitration regarding reimbursement for Base Camp
expenditures (Case No. CBCA-6716-FEMA) and other areas relating to Hurricane
Irma
SECTION 11. COMPENSATION
Compensation for CONSULTANT'S Services under this Agreement shall be at the rate
of Ninety dollars and zero cents ($90.00) per hour. Travel time and time for attendance
at meetings, including meetings with staff and also appearances at Board of County
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Commissioner meetings or hearings, shall be included within hours billed. The number
of hours required may vary depending upon the scope of work, but it is anticipated that
the total amount of compensation under this Agreement shall not exceed forty-nine
thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($49,999.99).
The compensation to be paid for CONSULTANT's. services under this Agreement are in
the form of self-employment income and will be reported on a 1099 at the end of each
calendar year. CONSULTANT shall not be eligible for any employment benefits, and no
employment taxes will be withdrawn or remitted.
SECTION III. PAYMENT
Payment will be made periodically, but no more frequently than monthly, in arrears, upon
presentation of an invoice in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment
Act. Consultant shall be reimbursed for travel and other expenses only to the extent and
in the amounts authorized by and using the procedure set forth in the Monroe County
Code. Expenses and documentation of work performed shall be submitted by
CONSULTANT and authorized by the COUNTY in writing with backup documentation
as required by the Clerk of Court.
The COUNTY'S performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent
upon an annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners and the approval of
the Board members at the time of contract initiation and its duration.
If the CONSULTANT'S duties, obligations and responsibilities are materially changed
by written amendment to this Agreement after execution of this Agreement, the
Agreement shall be amended in a writing signed by both parties.
SECTION IV. PERIOD OF SERVICE
This Agreement shall become effective upon retirement of the CONSULTANT and shall
continue in effect for one year. This Agreement may be terminated by either party only
for cause, upon seven days written notice to the other party. This Agreement may be
modified or extended only in writing. Any extension hereof may be subject to such
changes in terms as the parties agree.
The CONSULTANT understands and agrees that if he retires from a Florida Retirement
System (FRS)-participating employer during the term of this agreement, FRS rules allow
the CONSULTANT to have an independent contractor relationship with an FRS-
participating employer, if approved by the Florida Division of Retirement, but could be
disqualified from retirement benefits should the FRS determine that the relationship is
one of employer-employee. The responsibility will be on the CONSULTANT to speak
with FRS regarding the effect of this agreement, if any, on the contractor's retirement
benefits.
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SECTION V. NON-WAIVER OF IMMUNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS
COUNTY and CONSULTANT acknowledge that COUNTY does not waive immunity
nor does COUNTY agree to hold the CONSULTANT harmless; notwithstanding the
provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of the CONSULTANT and
the COUNTY 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.
SECTION VI. CONTROLLING LAW
This Agreement is to be governed by the law of the State of Florida. In the event of any
proceedings to resolve any issues arising out this Agreement, venue shall be in Monroe
County.
SECTION VII. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions shall be valid and binding upon the parties. One or more waivers by either party
of any provision, term or condition shall not be construed by the other party as a waiver of
any subsequent breach of the same provision,term or condition.
SECTION VIII. NONDISCRIMINATION
The parties 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. The parties 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: 1) Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352), which prohibits discrimination in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education
Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC §§ 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; 3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended (20 USC § 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC §§ 6101-6107),
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The Drug Abuse Office and
Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the
basis of drug abuse; 6) 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; 7) The Public Health
Service Act of 1912, §§ 523 and 527 (42 USC §§ 690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended,
relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; 8) Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC §§ 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC §§ 12101), as amended from time to time, relating to
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nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code
Chapter 14, Article 11, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex,
religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
familial status or age; and 11) 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 IX. NOTICE
Any notices sent by the pat-ties shall be deemed to have been duly served if delivered in
person to the individuals and addresses listed below, or if delivered or sent by first class
mail, certified, return receipt, or by courier with proof of delivery. All written
correspondence to the COUNTY shall be dated and signed by an authorized
representative of the CONSULTANT. The correspondence shall be directed to:
FOR COUNTY: FOR CONSULTANT:
Mr. Robert Shillinger Martin Senterfitt
County Attorney 315 Wolf Creek Trail
1111 12 1h St., Suite 408 Mineral Bluff, GA
Key West, Florida 33040 30559
SECTION X. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Nothing contained herein shall create any relationship, contractual or otherwise, with or
any rights in favor of, any third party.
SECTION I. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES
The parties agree that the relationship between the CONSULTANT and the COUNTY is
one of an independent contractor and not an employee, common law or otherwise. To
that end, the parties agree that the COUNTY will have the right to define the work
product that is required or services to be delivered, but the CONSULTANT shall set his
own hours and days; the CONSULTANT will provide his own tools; the CONSULTANT
will be paid a gross amount, and the COUNTY will have no obligation to collect and
remit either the employer's share or any employee's share of any employment taxes,
Florida Retirement System contributions, or other employment taxes or benefits; and the
CONSULTANT will have the obligation to report self-employment income and remit
such self-employment taxes as are necessary. The parties agree that this is not an
exclusive arrangement, and CONSULTANT is free to enter into other agreements with
other persons or entities for the delivery of the same services.
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SECTION XII. NON-ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement is personal to the CONSULTANT. As a result, this Agreement cannot
be assigned or sub-contracted without the express written permission of the County
Administrator or his designee.
SECTION XIII. 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.
SECTION XIV. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS
COUNTY and CONSULTANT 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 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. COUNTY and CONSULTANT specifically agree that
no party to this Agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings
related to this Agreement.
SECTION V. COVENANT OF NO INTEREST
CONSULTANT and COUNTY 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.
SECTION XVI. FLORIDA 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 1 12.3 13, 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 VII. EXECUTION
This Agreement, including any exhibits included herein, constitutes the entire Agreement
between CONSULTANT and COUNTY,and supersedes and controls over all prior written
or oral understandings. This Agreement may be amended, supplemented or modified only
by a written instrument duly executed by the parties.
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IN W'lWL SS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year first written above-
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
ONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA
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