Item P3 BOARD OF COUNTY COND41SSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: March 19 2014 Division: County Administrator
Bulls Item: Yes x No Staff Contact Person/Phone#:Lisa Tennyson
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Assignment and Second Amendment of Contract with
Cardenas Partners, LLC to Squire Sanders Public Advocacy, LLC through September 30, 2014, for
federal lobbying services.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Cardenas Partners LLC has provided federal lobbying services to the
County since 2009. These services were provided by Al Cardenas,Carl Chidlow and Emily Zammit.
In January 2014, the County extended the contract with Cardenas Partners LLC through September 2014
to authorize continued representation while the County conducts an RFP and selection process for federal
lobbying services.(Contract attached.)
Staff was verbally notified by Carl Chidlow on February 20, 2014 that Cardenas Partners LLC was
dissolving as of February 28,2014.that Carl Chidlow is joining the fum,Winning Strategies. The news
was subsequently confirmed via a press release sent from Emily Zammit. Formal written notice to the
County was provided on February 27,2014.(Attached.)
Al Cardenas and Emily Zammit are moving to a new firm, Squire Sanders. Ms. Zammit will be joining
the firm's lobbying shop,Squire Sanders Public Advocacy,LLC,while Al Cardenas will be working both
the law and lobbying sides of the firm.
Assigning the contract to Squires Sanders enables us to stay with Cardenas/Zammit and maintain
continuity in this interim period(present through September),while we continue through our RFP process
for Federal Lobbying Services.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
• February 2009 approved agreement with Tew Cardenas LLP
• March 2009 approved amendment with Tew Cardenas,LLP
• August 2009 approved Consent Assignment to Cardenas Partners,LLC
• February 2010 approved Third Amendment with Cardenas Partners,LLC
• January 2011 approved Fourth Amendment with Cardenas Partners,LLC
• January 2012 approved Agreement with Cardenas Partners,LLC
• January 2013 approved Agreement with Cardenas Partners,LLC
• January 2014 approved First Amendment, a 9-month extension of the Agreement with Cardenas
Partners,LLC
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Contract services,requirements,and costs remain
the same.
STAFF RECOMNIENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST: $38.500 15.500Imo x 7 ma) INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes X
No—
COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS: 00101-530310
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes_ No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty 0�: ,/Purc asing Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included xx Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM#
Revised 1/09
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: Squire Sanders Contract#
Effective Date: 3-19-2014
Expiration Date: 9-30-2014
Contract Purpose/Description:
Lobbyist Assignment of contract
Contract Manager: Lisa Tennyson 4444 Coma Administrator
(Name) (Ext.) (Department/Stop#)
for BOCC meeting on 3-19-14 Agenda Deadline: 3-4-14
CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 38,500. Current Year Portion: $ all
Budgeted?Yes® No❑ Account Codes: 00101-53 310-
Grant: $
County Match:$ _
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $35000/yr For: lobbying
(Not included in dollar value above) (e .maintenance,utilities,janitorial,salaries,etc.)
CONTRACT REVIEW
Changes Date Out
Date In Needed Reviewer
Division Director Yes❑No❑
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Risk �Management "�;',,,,
O.M.B.IPtuwing . � .... Yes❑No�]
County Attorney 313 CLly Yes❑No(ZAAA-I� Z0 .. n
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OMB Form Revised 7/01 MCP#2
Assignment and Second Amendment to Agreement
for Consultant Services
Between Monroe County and
Squire Sanders Public Advocacy, LLC
This Assignment ("Assignment") and Second Amendment is made and entered
Into this—day of March,2014, by and between Monroe County, a political subdivision of the
State of Florida, and whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida, 33040, its
successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY,"through the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners("BOCC"),
AND
Squire Sanders Public Advocacy, LLC, with an address of 1200 1 e Street N.W., Suite
300,Washington, DC 20036, its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as
"CONSULTANT°.
WHEREAS, COUNTY desires to employ the professional services of CONSULTANT for
representation involving general issues of interest and importance to Monroe County and
includes services as designated by the County Administrator and agreed to by CONSULTANT;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest of the citizens of Monroe County to have a
consultant to advocate and educate for their interests at the State and Federal legislative levels;
and
WHEREAS,the COUNTY had entered Into an AGREEMENT with the firm of Cardenas
Partners, LLC on January 16, 2013, as Amended on January 16, 2014; and
WHEREAS,the County has been notified that the firm of Cardenas Partners, LLC has
been dissolved; and members of the former Cardenas Partners, LLC have joined the firm of
Squire Sanders Public Advocacy, LLC; and
WHEREAS,the COUNTY wishes to hire the firm of Squire Sanders Public Advocacy,
LLC as its CONSULTANT; and
WHEREAS, Squire Sanders Public Advocacy, LLC has agreed to accept the assignment
of the Agreement and its amendment between Cardenas Partners, LLC and Monroe County
and to accept the Second Amendment to that agreement in order to provide the professional
services involving general issues of interest and importance to Monroe County.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises,covenants and
agreements stated herein, and for other good and valuable consideration,the sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:
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1. The AGREEMENT dated January 16, 2013 and the First Amendment thereto dated
January 2014 between MONROE COUNTY and Cardenas Partners, LLC, (which Is
attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit W), Is hereby assigned to the
firm of Squire Sanders Public Advocacy, LLC.
2. In addition,the CONSULTANT agrees to the following SECOND AMENDMENT to
the January 16,2013 Agreement:
A)CONSULTANT agrees to follow the requirements from Florida Statute
119.0701 (2) related to public records requests which require the CONSULTANT
to:
(I) Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would
be required by the public agency in order to perform the service.)
(ii) Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms
and conditions that the public agency would provide the records and at a
cost that does not exceed the cost provided in this chapter 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.
(iv) Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no
cost, to the public agency all public records In possession of the
contractor upon termination of the contract and destroy any duplicate
public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements. All records stored electronically must
be provided to the public agency in a format that Is compatible with the
information technology systems of the public agency.
B)To assign only qualified personnel to perform any service concerning the
scope of work.At the time of execution of this Agreement, the parties
anticipate that the following named individuals will perform those functions:
(i) Alberto Cardenas
(ii) Emily Zammit
If they are replaced or others are added, CONSULTANT shall notify COUNTY of
the change immediately,so that an amendment to the Agreement can be
approved.
3. This ASSIGNMENT and SECOND AMENDMENT is effective upon execution by
CONSULTANT and acceptance and approval by COUNTY in accordance with COUNTY'S
policies, ordinances, or governing statutes,at which time all prior agreements are revoked In
favor of this Agreement.
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4. This ASSIGNMENT and SECOND AMENDMENT shall be retroactive to March 1,
2014 and shall terminate on September 30, 2014, unless extended by written amendment.The
CONSULTANT shall be paid the amount Five Thousand Dollars ($5,500.00) per month for
seven (7) months, a total of Thirty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($38,500.00).
5. This ASSIGNMENT and SECOND AMENDMENT may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original, all of which taken
together shall constitute one and the same instrument and any of the parties hereto may
execute this Agreement by signing any such counterpart.
6. In all other respects, the original AGREEMENT and FIRST AMENDMENT
thereto remain unchanged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this ASSIGNMENT and SECOND
AMENDMENT to be executed by its duly authorized representative.
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
Attest: AMY HEAVILIN, Clerk ad interim MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By;
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairman
Date:
Witness for Squire Sanders: Squire Sanders:
BY: By;
Print Name: Print Name:
Date: Tie :
Date:
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AGREEMENT FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES
Between
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
And
CARDENAS PARTNERS$LLC
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This Agreement('Agreement'} made and entered Into t*IA ay of January,2013,by
and between Monroe County,a political subdivision of the State of Florida,and whose address
Is 1100 Simonton Street,Key Wad,Florida,33040, Ifs successors and aselgns,hereinafter
referred to as"COUNTY.'through the Manse County Board of County Commissioners
("BOG!).
AND
Cardenas Partners,LLC,a Florida Limited Llabllfty Company which has a principal
address of 1441 Bddml Avenue.Floor IS.Mlami Florkla and a mailing address ad 1350 I
Street NW,Suite 275,Washington,DC 20005. Its successors and assigns,hardneitar referred
to as"CONSULTANT",
WHEREAS,COUNTY dealres to employ the profeselonal services of CONSULTANT for
representation Involving general Issues of Interest and Importance to Monroe and Includes
services as assigned by the County Adminlstrator and agreed to by CONSULTANT:and
WHEREAS,CONSULTANT has agreed to provide the pmfesalonal services as
CONSULTANT for representation involving general Issues of Interest and Importance to Monroe
and Includes services as assigned by the County Adm Watrator and agreed to by
CONSULTANT;and
WHEREAS,It Is In the public interest of the dtlterts of Monroe County to have a
consultant to advocate and educate for their interests at the State and Federal leglslative levels;
and
NOW.THEREFORE,In consideratlan of the mutual promises,cxvenar>ts and
agreements stated herein,and for other good and valuable consideratimr,the adfldency of
which is hereby admowledged.COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree as folkrws:
ARTI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WAR ANT1ES
1.1 REPRESOffAT IONS AND WARRANTIES
By executing this Agreement,CONSULTANT makes the fdlowfngi express representations and
warranties to the COUNTY:
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EXHIBIT
1.1.1 The CONSULTANT Is professlonally quallfied to act as the CONSULTANT for COUNTY
and Is licensed to provide the designated services before entities as a representative of
Monroe County;
1.1.2 The CONSULTANT shall maintain all necessary licenses,permits or other authorizations
necessary to act as CONSULTANT until the CONSULTANTS duties hereunder have
been fully satisfied;
1.1.3 The CONSULTANT has become familiar with the needs of Monroe County.
IIJ A The CONSULTANT assumes full responsibllity to the extent allowed by law with regards
to his performance and those directly under his employ.
1.1.5 The CONSULTANT'S services shall be performed as expeditiously as is consistent with
professional skill and care.
1.1.6 CONSULTANT Is an Independent contractor under this Agreement,CONSULTANT and
No agents shall not be acting and shall rot be deemed as acting as officers,employees,
or agents of the COUNTY,nor shall they accrue any of the rights or benefits of a
COUNTY employee.
1.1.7 CONSULTANT warrants that it and its employees are authorized by law to engage In the
performance of the activities herein described,subject to the terms and conditions set
forth In these contract documents.
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SCOPE OF COMLTANTS SERVICES
2.1 DERNMON
CONSULTANTS scope of services will include lobbying services related to the Monroe
County legislative program,Including mordtaring,identifying.and pdoMWng opportunities
and challenges for Monroe County with rasped to Issues under consideration by the
State and Federal legislature.The CONSULTANT shall work closely with the County
Administrator or his designee,or In the absence of either,the County Attorney,and will
provide,at a mIrdmum,the following services:
(A) File Community Budget Issue Requests, as determined by the Board of
County Commissioners, with appropriate House and Sancta Legislative
Delegation members, and provide a copy of the Community Budget Issue
Requests to COUNTY;
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(B) Regularly provide Courtly staff and the Board of County Commlasionera
with any new Information,and actively seek opportunNies to enhance the
County's State and Federal legislative program and provide options as to
legislative strategy when necessary;
(C) Monitor and analyze State and Federal leglslation including the budget
process and report to the County,In writing,any legislative events that may
directly or Indirectly impact the County.Such wrimn Report shall include with
specificity the actions CONSULTANT has taken or anticipates taking
regarding the CONSULTANTS advocacy for Monroe County as provided In
Pamgmphs 2.1(A)through 2.1(N)of this agreement
(D) During the fegislative session, CONSULTANT shelf provide the County
Administrator with weekly reports of the past week's activities affecting the
County's substantive and aPProprlaft% Issues and any other Issues that could
Positively or negatively impact the County;
(E) Identify and act aPPmpdately on State and Federal legislation and
legislative proposals that may Impact Monroe County;
(F) Identify and secure funding opportunities that may arise from proposed
legislation;
(0) Draft legislation,appropriations requests,and amendments as necessary,
(H) Lobby for Monroe County's position an legislatkm, appropriations and
maf m of Interest, Including officials and agency representatives,and legislators
and staff, and testify an behalf of Monroe County at hearings before legislative
committees;
(1) Maintain close working relationships with Monroe County staff;
(J) Provide regular briefing reports to the Board of County Commissioners on
key issues and legislative activity as requested by the Board, Such Report shall
Include with Specificity the actions CONSULTANT has taken or anticipates taking
regarding the CONSULTANTS advocacy for Monroe County; u
(K) Monitor various State and Federal agency actions for potential Impact on
Monroe County,and In the event action Is needed,advise the Couty.n
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(L) At the conclusion of the leglslative session, prepare a final report,
Including the final status of the County's legislative priorities and a summary of
the Impact of major legislative changes to Monroe County.
(M) CONSULTANT has been contracted primarily for the purpose of provlding
the above lobbying services on a Federal level, but will confer with State
Lobbyists, who are primarily responSible for handling the above enumerated at
the State Wd.CONSULTANT va maintain commwdcftrw with the
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Tallahassee legislative team,and assure coordination of tasks Involving muld.
jurisdlctions functions,both Federal and State.
(N) CONSULTANT shall designate an Individual to be the contract manager
to handle the Items enumerated above and the contract manager shall at all ^^
times exercise Independent, professional Judgment and shall assume
professional responsibility for the services to be provided.
2.2 TERMINATION DATE
This Agreement wiA automatically terminate one year from execution by troth parties; �
however,either Party hereto may terminate this Agreement vM or without:cause upon
giving Thirty(30)days written notice to the other.if the COUNTY utilizes this provision,
the termination shall supersede any other payment obligation.Termination expenses
shalt be paid and shall Include any COUNTY approved relmbursement up to the date of
notice of termination,subject to audit for verification. ,
2A CORREC 11ON OF ERRORS OMISSIONS,DEFICIENCIES
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The CONSULTANT shall,without additional compensation,Promptly correct arty errors,
omissions,deficlancles,or conlllcts In the work product of the CONSULTANT or its sub-
consultants,or both.
2A WRITTEN NOTICE
Any notices sent by the parties shall be deemed to have been duly served d delivered In
person to the Individuals and addresses listed below,or 9 delivered or sent by first class
mall,certified,return receipt,or by courier with prof of delivery.Delivery by Facsimile
or email is not prohibited but shall not be deemed to be delivery as oullned In this
section.
All written correspondence to the COUNTY shall be dated and signed by an authorized
representative of the CONSULTANT.The coneWWence•ehall be directed to:
Roman Oastesl and Robert 5hlllinger
County Administrator County Attorney
1 100 Simonton Street 11111&Street,Suite 408
Key West,Florida 33M Key West,Florida 33040
Notice to the CONSULTANT shall be delivered to:
Ms. Emily Zammft
1360 I Street.NW,Suite 275
Washington,DC 20005
Phone: (202)904-2050
Fax (202)904-2051
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ARTI LE III
COUNTY'S RESPONSIB� S
&I COUNTY shalt provide Information In Its possession upon request from CONSULTANT
as needed for the scope of work Including objectives,schedule,constraints and criteria.
3.2 COUNTY may designate a representative to act on the COUNTY'S behalf with respect
to the CONSULTANT.
3.3 Any Information that may be of assistance to the CONSULTANT to which the COUNTY
has Immediate access will be provided as requested.
MMCLE IV
INDEMNIFICATION WO HOLD HARMLESS
4.1 The CONSULTANT covenants and agrees to Indemnify,hold harmless and defend
COUNTY,its commissioners,officers,employees,agents and servants from any and all claims
for bodily injury,Including death,personal Injury,and property damage,Including damage to
Property owned by Monroe County,and any other losses,damages,and expenses of any Idnd, i
Including attomey's fees,court casts and expenses,which arise out of,in connection with,or by
reason of services provided by CONSULTANT or its Subconsultarrt(s)In arty der,occasioned by °
the negligence,errors,or other wrongful act or omission of the CONSULTANT,Its b
Subconsuhm(s)In any tier,their officers,employees,servants and agents.
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4.2 In the event that the completion of the scope of work(to Include the work of others)is
delayed or suspended as a result of Consultant's failure to purchase or maintain the required
Insurance.CONSULTANT shall Indemnity COUNTY from any and ail increased expenses it
resulting from such delay.Should any claims be asserted against COUNTY by virtue of any
deficiency or ambiguity In the plans and specfiicedons provided by the CONSULTANT,
CONSULTANT agrees and warrants that CONSULTANT shall hold the Cou miy harmless and
shall Indemnify It from all tosses occurring thereby and shall further defend any cialm or acdon
on the COUNTY'S behalf.
4.3 The first ten ddtars($10.1]0)of remuneration paid to the CONSULTANT is consideration
for the indemnification provided for above.
4A The extent of tlabliihr Is In no way limited to,reduced.or lessened by the Insurance
requlrementa contained elsewhere within this agreement
4.5 This Indemnification shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Agreement.
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P-ERIQNNEL
5.1 PERSONNEL
The CONSULTANT shall assign only Qualified personnel to perform any aervice conceming the
scope of work. At the time of execution of this Agreement,the parties anticipate that the
following named Individuals will perform those functions:
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(A) Alberto Cardenas
(B) Carl Chldlow
(C) Victoria Benner
(D) Emily Zammk
So long as the Individual(s)named above remain actively employed,or retained as
subaonsuttant,by the CONSULTANT,they shall perform the ftmctions assigned by
CONSULTANT. If they are replaced or others are added,CONSULTANT shall notify COUNTY
of the change Immediately,so that an amendment to the Agreement can be approved.
ARTICLE VI
COMPENSATION
&I CONTRACT SUM
The COUNTY shall pay the CONSULTANT In current funds for the CONSULTANTS
performance of this Agreement the sum of Sixtyalx Thousand Dollars($Bfi,000)per year,
payable at the rate of$5,600 per month for each month's services provided. Monroe County's
performance and obligation to pay under this contract,Is contingent upon an annual
appropriation by the BOCC.
62 PAYMENTS
&2.1 The CONSULTANT shag be paid monthly In arrears pursuant to the Florida Prompt
Payment Act,upon County's receipt of an Invoice documenting the provision of services.
(A) if the CONSULTANTS dudes,obligations and responsibilities are materially
changed by amendment to this Agreement after execution of this Agreement,
compensation due to the CONSULTANT shall be equably adjusted,either
upward or downward.
(B) As a condition precedent for arry payment due under this Agreement,the
CONSULTANT shall submit monthly a report ass required under ARTICLE II of
this Agreement,In addition CONSULTANT shall submit a proper Invoice to
COUNTY requesting payment for services properly rendered and reimbursable
expenses due hereunder. The CONSULTANTS invoice shall be accompanied
by such documentation or data In support of expenses for which payment Is
sought as the COUNTY,or Clerk of Courts,may require.
(C) Invokes to COUNTY from CONSULTANT shall Include shall describe with
particularity the service rendered,the date of the service and the person who
provided the service.
IL3 ROMBURSABLE EXPENSES
I3.3.1 There are no reimbursable expenses without specific written aubxmt adon travel expenses and l from County
Administrator or designee;however, lofting may be paid if approves by
the County Administrator as long as adequate documentation is provided by CONSULTANT,
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per the Cleric of Courts discretion Is provided.Travel expenses and lodging are regulated by the
Monroe County Code Sec.2 106 to 2-112
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IN RA
7.1 The CONSULTANT shad obtain Insurance within thirty(30)days of the effective date of
this Agreement as specified and shall provide proof of Insurance showing that County is an
additional insured on all policies except professional policies and shall maintain the required
Insurance at all times that this Agreement Is in effect. Professional Uablllty insurance shall also
be maintained as specified. in the event the completion of the scope of work is delayed or
suspended as a result of the CONSULTANTS failure to purchase or maintain the required
Insurance,the CONSULTANT shall Indemnify the COUNTY from any and all increased
expenses resulting from such delay.
7.2 The coverage provided herein shall be provided by an Insurer with an A.M.Best Rating
of Vi or better,that Is licensed to business In the State of Florida and that has an agent for
service Of process within the State of Florida.The coverage shall contain an endorsement
providing sixty(80)days notice to the COUNTY prior to any cancellation of said coverage.Said
coverage shad be mitten by an Insurer acceptable to the COUNTY and shad be in a form
acceptable to the COUNTY.Coverage shall be maintained throughout the entire term of the
contract.Coverage shad be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact
business In the state of Florida Coverage shad be maintained throughout the entire term of the
contract.
7.3 CONSULTANT shad obtain and maintain the following policies: q
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(A) Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the
CONSULTANT shad obtain General liability Insurance. Coverage shad be mairtained
throughout the life of the contract and Include,as a minimum:
• Premises Operations
• Bodily Injury Liability
• Expanded Definition Of Property Damage
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The minimum limits acceptable shad be:
$300.000 Combined Single Limit(CSL)
N split limb are provided,the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$100,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence w.
$60,000 Property Damage
An Occurrence Form policy Is preferred. M coverage Is provided on a Claims Made
POW its provisions should Include coverage for claims tiled on or after the effective
date of this contract, in addition, the period for which claims may be reported should
extend for a minimum of twelve (12) months following the acceptance of work by the
County.
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(B)Vetdcle Liablilty Insurance m Wren
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles, the
CONSULTANT, prior to the commencement of worts, shall obtain Vehicle Liability
Insurance. Coverage shelf be maintained throughout the lge of the contract and Include,
as a minimum,Ilabgfty coverage for:
• Owned,Non-Owned,and Hired Vehicles
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$100,000 Combined Single Limit(CSI)
If split limits are provided,the minimum limits acceptable shelf be:
$50,000 per Person
$100,000 per Occurrence
$25,000 Property Damage
(C)WoftX C=RmWim Insurance
Prior to commencement of work governed by this contract. the CONSULTANT shag
obtain Workers' Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to the
applicable state statutes.
In addition, the CONSULTANT shag obtain Employers' LlabiW Insurance with limits of
not less than:
$100,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease,policy limits
$100,000 Bodily frjury by Disease,each employee
(D) N
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract Involves the furnishing of advise or
services of a professional nature, the CONSULTANT shag purchase and maintain,
throughout the life of the contract, Profesalcnal Liability Insurance which wig respond to
damages remong from any claim arising out of the performance of professional services u
or any error ar omission of the Contractor arising out of work governed by this contracL
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The minimum limits of nab"shaft be:
$250,000 per occurrenceMM,000 Aggregate Prior to execution of this agreement.
CONSULTANT shall furnish COUNTY Certificates of Insurance Indicating the minimum
professional liability coverage for CONSULTANT and employees In the amount of
$250,000 per Occurrencs4500,000 Aggregate. CONSULTANT agrees to keep the
same amount of coverage or more at all times and to provide proof of sold coverage to
COUNTY at COUNTY'S request at any time during the term of the Agreement.
(E) CONSULTANT shall not hire subconsultants,unless done so by fonnal
amendment to this agreement.If subcontractors are approved by the Board of County
Commissioners,the CONSULTANT shall require the subconsultant to be adequately
insured to the limits set forth In this agreement.COUNTY will not pay for increased limits
of Insurance for subconsubants.
(F) CONSULTANT shell provide to the COUNTY certificates of Insurance or a copy
of all Insurance policies Including those naming the COUNTY as an additional insured.
The COUNTY reserves the right to require a certified copy of such policies upon request.
(G) COUNTY shag be named as additional insured on all Insurance policies,except
the professional insurance policy.
ART&LE vnr
MMCLLANEQUS
8.1 SECTION HEADINGS
Section headings have been Inserted In this Agreement as a matter of convenience of reference
only,and It is agreed that such section headings are not a part of this Agreement and will not be
used in the Interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
8.2 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
The documents,if any,prepared by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement shall belong to
the COUNTY,and may not be reproduced and copied without acknowledgement and
permission of the COUNTY.
8J SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
CONSULTANT shall not assign or subcontract its obligations under this agreement, except in
writing and with the prior written approval of the Board of County Commissiomrs of Monroe
County, which approval shall be &Mect to such conditions and provislons as the Board may
doom necessary. This paragraph shall be Incorporated by reference Into any assignment or
subcontract and any assign or subcontractor shall comply with all of the provisions of this
Agreement. Unless expressly provided for therein, such approval shag In no manner or event
be deemed to impose any additional abilgadon upon the Board.
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84 NO THiRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Nothing contained herein shall create any relationship,contractual or otherwise,with or any
rights In favor of,any thin!party.
8.5 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
This contract consists of the Agreement and its amendments,If any. In the event of any conflict
between any of the contract documents,the one Imposing the greater burden on the
CONSULTANT wiu control.
8.8 PUBLIC ENTITIES CRIMES
A person or affillate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for q
public entity crime may not submit a bid on contracts to provide any goods or services to a
public entity,may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the constr,clon or repair
of a public building or public work,may not submit bids on leases of veal property to public
entity,may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor,supplier,subcontractor,co euttant
or subconsultant under a contract with any public entity,and may not transact business with any
public entity In excess of the threshold amount provided In Section 287.017 of the Florida
Statutes,for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 38 months from the date of being placed on the
convicted vendor list.
By signing this Agreement,CONSULTANT reprewi s that the wwutlan of this Agreement will
not violate the Public Entity Crimes Act(Section 287.133,Florida Statutes Violation of this
section shall result In termination of this Agreement and recovery of all monies paid hereto,and k
may result in debarment from COUNTY's competitive procurement activities.
in addition to the foregoing,CONSULTANT further
determination,based on an audit,that it or represents that there has been no �
arty subconeultant has committed an act defined by
Section 287.133, Florida Statutes,as a opublic entity crime'and that it has not been formally
charged with committing an act defined as a VA le entity crime•
money Involved or whether CONSULTANT has been placed on the convicted vendor IisL
CONSULTANT will promptly naft the COUNTY It It or any s bcoesultant Is formally
charged with an act defined as a"public entity oNrrme"or has been placed on the
comdated vendor list.
8.7 MAINTENANCE OR RECORDS
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CONSULTANT shall maintain all books,records,and documents directly pertinent b
performance under this Agreement In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
comslstentiy applied. Each party to this Agreement or its authorized representatives shall have
reasonable and timely access to such records of each other parry to this Agreement for public
records purposes during the term of the Agreement and for four years following the termination
of this Agreemeft if an auditor employed by the COUNTY or County Clerk determines that
monles paid to CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not
authorized by this Agreement,the CONSULTANT shall repay the monies together with interest
calculated pursuant to Sec.55.03,of the Florida Statutes,running from the date the monies
were paid by the COUNTY.
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&B GOVERNING LAW,VENUE,[No PlRETATiON,MEDIATION,WAVER OF JURY
TRiAL,AND MEDiATION
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed In accordance with the laws of the State of
Florlda applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely In the State. in the event that
any cause of action or administrative proceeding Is instituted for the enforcement or
interpretation of this Agreement,COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that venue shall He in
Monroe County,Florida,in the appropriate court or before the appropriate adminlWaflve body.
The Parties waive that rights to a trial by jury.
The COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that. In the event of confticting interpretations of the
terms or a term of this Agreement by or between any of the parties,the Issue shall be submitted
to mediation prior to the institution of any other administrative or legal proceeding. Mediation
proceedings Initiated and conducted pursuant to this Agreement or as may be required by a
court of competent jurisdiction shall be conducted In accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil
Procedure and the usual and cuvtomary procedures required by the circuit court of Monroe
County and shall take place in Monroe County.
a9 SEVERABILRY
if any term,covenant,condition or provision of fhfs Agreement(or the application thereof to any
circumstance or person)shag be declared invalid or unenforceable to any extent by a court of
competent jurisdiction,the remaining terms,covenants,conditions and provisions of this
Agreement,shall not be affected thereby,and each remaining term,covenant,condition and
provision of this Agreement shag be valid and shall be entorcesble to the fullest extent permitted
by law unless the enforcement nt the remaining terms,covenants,conditions and provisions of
this Agreement would prevent the accomplishment of the original Intent of this
COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree to reform the Agreement. The
with a valid provision that comes es dose as Agreement to replace any stricken provision
possible to the Intent of the stricken provision.
a10 ATi MRNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
The COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that In the event any cause of action or administrative
pmceeding is Initiated or defended by any party relative to the enforcement or Interpretation of a
this Agreement!the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys fees,and court
costs,as an award against the non-prevatgng party,and shall Include attomWs fees,and
courts costs,in appellate proceedings. If there Is no prevailing party and the result Is a
compromise,each party shag pay their own attorney fees and costs,and shag equally divide the
Cost of Medlstion.Mediation proceedings Initiated and conducted pursuant to this Agreement,
prior to or following Initiation of any cause of action or administrative proceeding,shag be In
accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and usual and customary procedures k
required by the circuit court of Monroe County.
all BINDING EFFECT
The teen.covenants,conditions,and provisions of this Agreement shag bind and Inure to the
benefit of the COUNTY and CONSULTANT and their respective legal representatives,
successors,and assigns.
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8.12 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.
8.13 CLAIMS FOR FEDERAL.OR STATE AID
CONSULTANT and COUNTY agree that each shall be,and is,empowered to apply for,seek,
and obtain federal and state funds to further the purpose of tits Agreement;provided that all
applb#WM requests,grant props,and funding solicitations shalt be approved by each
party prior to submission.
13.14 ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS
COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that all disputes and disagreements shad be attempted to
be resolved by meet and corder sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If no
resolution can be agreed upon within 15 days after the first meet and corder session,the Issue
or Issues shall be discussed at a public meeting of the Board of Courtly Commissloners, if the
Issue or Issues are ON 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,not prohibited by
this agreement,or by Florida law.
8.15 AGREEIIIENT NOT TO ARBITRATE
COUNTY and CONSULTANT specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall be
required to enter Into any arbitration proceedings related to this AgreemenL
8.16 NONDISCRIMINATION
CONSULTANT and COUNTY agree that there will be no discrimination against any person,and a
it Is expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of competent Jurisdiction that
discrimination has occurred,this Agreement autornadcally on hates without any further action
on the part of any party,effective the date of the court order. CONSULTANT or COUNTY
agrees to comply with all Federal and Florida statutes,and all tocah ordinances,as
relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1)Tide VI of the lvM Rights
Act of 1964(Pl.138,352)which prohibits discrimfnatlan on the heals of race,color or national
origin;2)Title iX of the Education Amendment of 1972,as amended(20 USC 8s. 1a81-16M,
and 1685-1688),which pr+ahthfts discrimination on the basis of sexy 3)Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(2o U5C&794),which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of hartdkaps;4)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 USC se.6101-
6107)which prohibits discrimination an the basis of age;5)The Drug Abuse Office and
Treatment Act of 1972(Pl.92-255),as amended, mkdng to nondiscrimination an the basis of
drug abuse;6)The(comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and
Rehabilitation Act of 1970(PL 91-MO),as amended,relating to nondfscrimitation on the basis
of aicoftol abuse or a Health Service 7)The public He Service Act of 1912,ss.5M and 527(42
USC ss.690dd-3 and 290e"),as amended,relating to canfidentiaDiy of alcohol and drug
abuse patent records;8)Tide Vill of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 USC s.et seq.),as
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amended,relating to nondiscrimination In the sale, rental or financlng of housing;9)The
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(42 USC s. 1201 Note),as maybe amended from time to
time,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; 10)Monroe County Code Chapter
13,Article VI,which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,sex, religion,national
origin,ancestry,sexual orientation,gender identity or expression,familial status or age; 11)Any
other nondiscrimination provisions In any Federal or state ata4rtes which may apply to the
Parties to,or the subject matter of,this Agreement
8.17 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 b perform and rec elve benefits as recited In
this Agreement
8.18 CODE OF ETHICS
COUNTY agrees that officers and employees of the COUNTY recognme and will be required to
oomph►with the standards of conduct for public officers and employeea as delineated In Section
112.313,Florida Statutes,regarding,but not limited to,soldtation or acceptance of gifts;doing
business with one's agency;unauthoorlxed compensation;misuse of public position,conflicting
employment or contractual relationship;and disclosure or use of certain information.
8.19 NO SOUCITATiONlPAYMENT
The CONSULTANT and COUNTY warrant that, In respell to Itself,ft has neither employed nor
retained any company or person,other than a bona fide employee working solely for It,to solicit
or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person,company,
corporation,Individual,or firm,other than a bona fide employee working solely far It,arty fee,
commission,percentage,gift,or other oonddBM*m contingent upon or resulting from the award
or making of this Agreement. For the breach or violation of the provision,the CONSULTANT
agrees that the COUNTY shelf have the right to terminate this Agreement without liability and,at
its discretion,to offset from monies owed,or otherwise recover,the full amount of such fee,
commission,percentage,gift,or consideration.
L20 PUBLIC ACCESS.
The CONSULTANT and COUNTY shall allow and permit reasonable some to,and inspection
Of,all documents,papers,letters or other materials in Its possession or under Its control subject
to the provisions of Chapter 119, RO fda Statutes,and made or received by the CONSULTANT
and COUNTY In connection with this Agreement;and the COUNTY shall have the right to
unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of this provision by CONSULTANT.
&21 NON-WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec.788.28,Florida Statutes,the participation of the
CONSULTANT and the COUNTY in this Agreement and the acquisition of any commst I
Willy insurance coverage,self-insurance coverage,or local government WIRY Insurance
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pool coverage shaft not be deemed a waterer 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.
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8.22 PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITiES
All of the privileges and immunities from liability,exemptions from laws,ordinances.and rules
and pensions and relief,ftablIKY,workers'Carrgreneation,and other benefits which apply to the
activity of officers,agents,or employees of any public agents or employees of the COUNTY,
when performing their respective functions under this Agreement within the territorial limits of
the COUNTY shell apply to the some degree and extent to the performance of such functions
and dutles of such officers,agents,volunteers,or employees outside the territorial limits of the
COUNTY.
&23 LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NonZelegation of Constitutionai or Statutory Duties. This Agreement is not Intended to,nor W
shag it be construed as,relieving any participating entity from any obligation or responsibility
imposed upon the entity by law except to the extent of actual and timely performance thereof by A
any palpating entity,In which case the performance may be offered In satisfaction of the
obligation or responsibility. Further,this Agreement is not Intended to,nor shag it be construed
as,authorizing the delegation of the constitutional or statutory duties of the COUNTY,except to
the extent permitted by the Florida constitution,state statute.and case law.
8.24 NON-RELIANCE BY NON-PARTIES
No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms,or any of them,of this Agreement to
enforce or attempt to erdorcearty third Chaim or entitlement to or bone*of any service or
Program contemplated hereunder,and the CONSULTANT and the COUNTY agree that neither
the CONSULTANT nor the COUNTY or any agent,officer,or employee of either shag have the
authority to Inform,Counsel,or otherwise Indicate that any particular Individual or group of
Individuals,entity or entitles,have entitlements or benefits under this Agreement separate and
apart,Inferior to,or superior to the community in general or for the purposes ccntempiated in
this Agreement.
8.28 ATTESTATIONS AND TRUTH iN NEGOTIATION
CONSULTANT agrees to execute such documents as COUNTY may reasonably require,
Inducting a Public Entity Crime Statement,an Ethics Statement,and a Drug-Free Workplace
Statement.Signature of this Agreement by CONSULTANT shalt act as the execution of a truth
in negotiation certificate stating that wage rates and other factual unit costs supporting the
compensation pursuant to the Agreement are accurate,complete,and currant at the time of
contracting.The original contract price and any additions thereto shag be adjusted to exclude
any significant sums by which the agency determines the contract price was Increased due to
Inaccurate,incomplete,or concurrent wage rates and other factual unit oasts.Ali such
ad)ustrnents must be made within one year folkrivlmg the and of the Agreement.
L28 NO PERSONAL.UABIUTY
No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant or agreement of any member,officer,agent or employee of Monroe County In his or her individual capacity,and
no member,officer.agent or employee of Monroe County shall be liable personally on this
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&V COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
In canying out CONSULTANTS obligations under this agreement,CONSULTANT shall abide
by all statutes,ordinances,rules and regulations pertaining to or regulating the provisions of this
Agreement,Induding those now In effect and hereafter adopted.Any violation of said statutes,
ordinances,rules or regulations shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shag
entitle COUNTY to terminate this Agreement Immediately upon do["of written notice of
temTination to CONSULTANT.
US EFFECTIVE UPON EXECUTION
This Agreement and representation by CONSULTANT Is effective upon execution by
CONSULTANT and acceptance and approval by COUNTY In accordance with COUNTY'S
policies, ordinances, or governing statutes, at which time all prior agreements are revoked In
favor of this Agreement The Agreement and representation shall continue for one year unless
earlier terminated by either the COUNTY or the CONSULTANT In accordance with ethical
requirements and/or the terms of this Agreement
829 EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed In any number of counterparts,each of which shall be
regarded as an original,all of which takers together shall constitute one and the ny same Instrument
and a of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any such counterpart
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,each party has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly
authorised representathre.
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES
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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
And
CARDENAS PARTNERS, LLC j
This Amendment 'Amendment")made and entered Into this_day of January,2014,is
an amendment to the Agreement dated January 10,2013,by and between Monroe County,a
political subdivision of the State of Florida,and whose address Is 1100 Simonton Street,Key
West,Florida,33040, Its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as"COUNTY,n
through the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners("BOCC'),
AND
Cardenas partners,LLC,a Florida Welted Llabllity Company which has a principal
address of 1441 Brlckell Avenue, Floor 15,Miami Florida and a malling address of 13501 Street
NW,Suite 275,Washington, DC 20005, he successors and assigns,hereinafter referred to as
'CONSULTANT",
WHEREAS,COUNTY desires to continue the employment for the professional services
of CONSULTANT for representation involving general Issues of Interest and Importance to
Monroe and Includes services as assigned by the County Administrator and agreed to by
CONSULTANT;and
WHEREAS,CONSULTANT has agreed to continue to provide the professional services
as CONSULTANT for representation Involving general Issues of Interest and Importance to
Monroe and Includes services as assigned by the County Administrator and agreed to by
CONSULTANT;and
WHEREAS,It is in the public Interest of the citizens of Monroe County to have a
consultant to advocate and educate for their Interests at the State and Federal legislative levels;
and
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NOW,THEREFORE,In consideration of the mutual promises,covenants and
agreements stated herein,and for other good and valuable consideration,the sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged,COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:
1. The Parties agree to continue the services of CONSULTANT for an extended period of
time beginning January 10,2014 and terminating an September 30,201&
2. All Insurance required under the original agreement shall be required under this
amendment and coverage shall be Immediately extended so that coverage shall be
continuous through September 30,2014.
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3. This Amendment shelf automatically terminate on September 30,2014; however,either
party hereto may terminate this Amendment and the underlying agreement with or
without cause upon ThI rty(30)days written notice to the other.If the COUNTY utilizes
this provision the termination shall supersede any other payment obligation Termination
expenses shall be paid and shall Include any COUNTY approved reimbursement up to
the date of notice of termination subject to audit for verification.
4. All of the terms and conditions of the January 16,2013 Agreement shall remain In full
force and effect during the term of this Amendment;and all time frames shall be
adjusted automatically to conform to the time frame of the Amendment.
5. This Amendment Is effective upon execution by CONSULTANT and acceptance and
approval by COUNTY In accordance with COUNTWS policies,ordinances,or governing
statutes;however It Is the Intent of the parties that the amendment Is retroactive to
January 10,2013 and is therefore the original Agreement and this Amendment shall run
continuously without Interruption to September 30,2014,unless earner terminated by
either the COUNTY or the CONSULTANT In accordance with ethical requirements
and/or the terms of the Agreement and its Amendment.
6. This Amendment may be executed In any number of counterparts,each of which shall
be regarded as an original,all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same
instrument and any of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any
such counterpart.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,each party has caused this Amendment to the January 16,2013
Agreement to be executed by he duly authorized representative.
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
Attest: AMY HEAVILIN,Clerk of Courts MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: ey;
Deputy Clerk MayorlChairman
Date:
Witness for Consultant: CONSULT 1:
BY: By;
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Mr.Roman Gastesi
County Administrator
Monroe County,Florida
1100 Simonton Street,Suite 205
Key West,FL 33040
Dear Mr.Gastesi;
Please be advised that Cardenas Partners,LLC(the"Company")will be dissolved effective
February 28,2014. The Company will no longer conduct business but will continue in existence
to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs.
We appreciate the support of our clients and look forward to serving them at Squire Sanders
Public Advocacy,LLC.
Please contact the undersigned for further information.
v truly yours,
A erto Cardenas,Manager
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Al Cardenas,Lawyer,Business and Community Leader and Public
Advocate Joins Squire Sanders
(MIA H and WA$ffiNGTON,DC—February 20,2014)—Squire Sanders is pleased to announce
that Alberto R. Cardenas will join the firm as Senior Partner effective March 1, 2014. He will join
Squire Sanders from Tew Cardenas LLP,where he has served as a founding partner,and will focus on
regulatory,government affairs and administrative law.Al will split his time between the firm's Miami
and Washington,DC offices.
"Al is a respected legal practitioner and business leader who is uniquely qualified to provide an
exceptional level of strategic counsel to our clients in Florida,Washington and across the Americas,"
said Jim Maiwurm, chair and global CEO of Squire Sanders. "We are pleased and proud that he has
committed to joining us."
In addition to his legal practice Mr. Cardenas is the founder of Cardenas Partners DC,a Washington,
D.C. based federal consulting and lobbying firm, and The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners, a
Tallahassee and Tampa based lobbying practice.
Upon Mr. Cardenas' arrival, Cardenas Partners DC partner Emily Zammit will join Squire Sanders'
Washington, DC government relations affiliate, Squire Sanders Public Advocacy, LL.C,as principal.
Ms. Zammit represents clients on matters related to federal appropriations, transportation, economic
development,agriculture,education,and government relations.
Furthermore, Squire Sanders and The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners will establish a formal
working relationship to provide clients across Florida with governmental advocacy services.
"Having someone of Al's stature, accomplishments and connections will greatly enhance both our
Florida and Latin America practices and our firm's goal of providing clients the best available
resources,"said Luis Reiter,managing partner of Squire Sanders'Miami office.
Commenting on his move, Al Cardenas said, "Squire Sanders has emerged as one of the world's
premiere law firms with a strong platform in Florida, Washington, Latin America and around the
world. I look forward to practicing in an environment that will enable me to contribute what I have
learned through both my public and legal career."
About Alberto R.Cardenas:
In his distinguished career, Al Cardenas served two terms as Chairman of the Republican Party of
Florida,the largest state political party in the country. Prior to his service as Chairman,Mr.Cardenas
served three consecutive terms as Vice-Chairman.
Over the past 15 years,he has chaired the Florida campaign of a number of Presidential and Statewide
candidates and has represented the State of Florida at every Republican National Convention since
1976.
After Ronald Reagan's successful presidential campaign in 1980, the President-elect chose Mr.
Cardenas for his transition team, making him responsible for the transition of the United States
Department of Commerce. President Reagan also appointed him to chair the President's Commission
on Small and Minority Business Affairs in 1982 and later as Special Ambassador to St. Kitts-Nevis
upon that nation's independence in 1983.
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Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W.Bush appointed Mr. Cardenas to the Board of Directors
of the Federal National Mortgage Association from 1985 to 1990. He also served on the President
George H.W.Bush's Trade Policy Commission.
Governor 7eb Bush appointed AI Cardenas as a member of the Board of Trustees of Florida
Agriculture and Mechanical University (FAMU). He is also the Chairman of the American
Conservative Union(ACU),the oldest conservative organization in America
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About Squire Sanders
Squire Sanders is one of the world's strongest integrated legal practices with more than 1,300 lawyers
in 39 offices across 19 countries. Widely acknowledged for its international reach and diverse sector
expertise it advises a wide variety of business enterprises, financial institutions and governmental
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