Consent to Assignment 01/21/2015 •
, AMY NEAVILIN, CPA
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER
% - MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA
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DATE: February 13, 2015
TO: Roman Gastesi
County Administrator
ATTN: Connie Cyr
FROM: Lindsey Ballard, D.C\p-
At the January 21, 2015 Board of County Commissioner's meeting the Board granted approval
and authorized execution of Item Consent to Assignment of Professional Services Agreement from
Floridian Partners, LLC to Capitol Group, Inc. Robert Reyes, formerly of Floridian Partners, Inc. has
established a new firm, Capitol Group, Inc. Mr. Reyes has served as the County's lobbyist for 15 years
and the County wishes to continue working with him at the new firm. Floridian Partners, LLC and
Capitol Group, Inc. have both agreed to the assignment.
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Enclosed is a duplicate original of the above-mentioned for your handling. Should you have any
questions,please feel free to contact my office.
cc: County Attorney
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CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT
OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FROM FLORIDIAN PARTNERS,LLC
TO CAPITOL GROUP,INC.
This Consent to Assignment("Assignment)dated January 21.2015 is made and
entered into between Monroe County("County',a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
through the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners("BOCC"),whose address is 1100
Simonton Street,Key West,Florida 33040,Floridian Partners,LLC("Floridian"),a Florida
limited liability won,whose address is 108 South Monroe Street,Suite 200,Tallahassee,FL
32301,and Capitol Group,Inc.("Capitol"),whose address is 325 West College Avenue,
Tallahassee a 32301.
WHEREAS, County and Floridian entered into a Professional Services Agreement
("Agreement") for lobbying services in Tallahassee beginning in July 16, 2014 and continuing
through July 18,2015;and
WHEREAS,Robert Reyes, a former partner of Floridian has established a firm known as
Capitol Group;and
WHEREAS,County has expressed an interest in having the Agreement assigned from
Floridian to Capitol:and
WHEREAS,both Floridian and Capitol have agreed to the Assignment.
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants of this
Agreement,the parties agree as follows:
1. The Assignment of this Agreement is accomplished pursuant to paragraph 4 of the July
16,2014 Agreement which states:
"4. ASSIGNMENT/SUBCONTRACT. The Lobbyist shall not assign or subcontract its
obligation& under this agreement, except in writing and with the perm written approval of the Board of
County Commisaiceen for Monroe County and Lobbyist, which approval shall be subject to such
conditions and provisions as the Board may deem=canary. This pragreph shall be incorporated by
reference into any asslgoment or subcontract and any assignee or subcmasctms shall comply with all of
the provisions of this agreement. Unless expressly provided for therein,such approval shall in no manner
or event be deemed to impose any obligation upon the Board in addition to the total agreed upon price of
the services/goods of the Lobbyist"
2. The County,Floridian and Capitol hereby consent to the assignment.
3. Assignment is effective upon approval by the BOCC on January 21, 2015, and Floridian
is relieved of all duties and responsibilities under the Agreement.
4. Capital hereby agrees to be bound by all the terms and conditions of the Agreement dated
July 16,2014 and'tooted hereto as Exhibit"A".In all other respects the Agreement remains
unchanged.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the County, Floridian and Capital caused this Agreement to be
executed by its duly authorized representative on the day and year first written above.
(SEAL)
Attest: AMY HEAVILIN,CPA,CLERIC BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY,FLORIDA
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the County,Floridian and Capital caused this Agreement to be
executed by its duly authorized representative on the day and year first written above.
(SEAL)
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