Item C37
BOARD OF COUNTY COM.1\1ISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: April 20, 2005
Division: Community Services
Bulk Item: Yes -X-
No
Department Social Services
Louis LaTorre, Social Services Director
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the Pet Sheltering Agreements between the Florida
Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals, Inc. located in Key West and the Stand
Up for Animals, Inc. located in Marathon and that of Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners showing those organizations' willingness to participate in the staffing and other
needs of Monroe County's Pet Friendly Special Needs Client Shelters as spelled out in the Pet
Friendly Sheltering Plan.
ITEM BACKGROUND: These not-Cor-profit organizations already contract with the County to
provide services to operate the animal shelters for holding and adopting out animals and to
conduct animal control law enforcement and helped establish the Pet Friendly Special Needs
Clients Sheltering Plan.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None
CONTRACTI AGREEl\fENT CHANGES: NI A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval of Agreement.
TOTAL COST:jJ!
COST TO COUNTY: 1.Q
BUDGETED: Yes No
SOURCE OF .FUNDS: NI A
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No X AMT PER 1\10 NA YEAR NA
APPROv"'ED BY: County Attorney -.X-.- OMB/Purchasing-L
Risk Management _X_
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUl\IENT A TION:
Included X
To Follow_
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
AGENOA ITEM #
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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: Florida Keys SPCA, Inc. & Contract #
Stand Up for Animals, Inc. Effective 04/20/2005
Expiration No Expiration
Date:
Contract Purpose/Description:
The agreements will show that the Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
of.Animals, Inc. & Stand Up for Animals, Inc willingness to participate in staffing and other
needs of Monroe County's Pet Friendly Special Needs Client Shelters as outlined in the Pet
Friendly Sheltering Plan.
Contract Manager: JelTY Eskew 4425 Transporation/Stop 1
(Name) (Ext) (Department/Stop #)
for BOCC meeting on 04/20/2005 Agenda Deadline: 04/05/2005
CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 0
Budgeted? Yes0 No 0 Account Codes:
Grant: $ 0
County Match: $ 0
Current Year Portion: $ 0
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(Not included in dollar value above)
ADDITIONAL COSTS
For:
(eg. maintenance. utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc.)
CONTRACT REVIEW
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Animal Control Agency
PET SHELTERING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, (hereinafter referred to as the
"County") and Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals, Inc.
(hereinafter referred to as "Contractor");
WHEREAS, several organizations, including Contractor, have worked with County
staff to establish a Pet Friendly Special Needs Clients Sheltering Plan; and
WHEREAS, certain noHor~profit organizations contract with the County to provide
services to operate the animal shelters for holding and adopting out animals and to
conduct animal control law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, these not-for-profit organizations already contracting with Monroe
County are willing to participate in the Pet Friendly Speclal Needs Clients Sheltering Plan;
NOW THEREFORE; in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the
parties agree as follows:
1 . Contractor agrees to provide the services designated for the Contractor in
the Pet Friendly Special Needs Clients Sheltering Plan, as it may from time to time be
amended by the County Commission, and which is incorporated herein by reference.
2. No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of
this Agreement to enforce or attempt to enforce or attempt to enforce any third~party claim
or entitlement to or benefit of any service or program contemplated hereunder, and the
County and the Contractor agree that neither the County nor the Contractor or any agent,
officer, or employee of either shall have the authority to inform, counsel, or otherwise
indicate that any particular individual or group of individuals, entity or entities, have
entitlements or benefits under this Agreement separate and apart, inferior to, or superior
to the community in general or for the purposes contemplated in the Agreement.
3. Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners from any and all claims for bodily injury (including
death), personal injury, and property damage (including property owned by Monroe
County) and any other losses, damages, and expenses (including attorney's fees) which
arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of the services provided, or other activities
and funding associated with this agreement
4. Contractor shall maintain records pursuant to generally accepted accounting
principles for three (3) years after the event and shall permit County and its agents and
employees access to said records at reasonable times.
5. County may terminate this agreement without cause upon providing written
notice to Contractor no less than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the
termination.
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6. Contractor is an independent contractor and shall disclose any potential
conflicts of interest as defined by Florida Statutes, Chapter 112 and Monroe County Code,
Article XXI.
7. Contractor warrants that he/she/it has not employed, retained or otherwise
had act on his/her/its behalf any former County officer or employee in violation of Section
2 or Ordinance No. 1 O~ 1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of
Ordinance No. 1 O~ 1990. For breach or violation of the provision the County may, at its
discretion terminate this contract without liability and may also, at its discretion, deduct
from the contract or purchase price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of any fee,
commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to the former or present County officer
or employee.
8. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list
following a conviction for public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide
any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public
entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids
on leases of real property to public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a
contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant 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, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the
date of being placed on the convicted vendor list (CATEGORY TWO: $15,000.00).
9. Contractor contracts with COUNTY to provide animal control law enforcement
and pet shelter services. The insurance coverage required under the pre-existing contract
between COUNTY and Contractor shall apply to this agreement and is incorporated herein by
reference,
10. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any
litigation arising under this Agreement must be in Monroe County, Florida. In the event of
any litigation, the prevailing party is entitled to attorney's fees and costs.
11. Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing and hand
delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by certified mail, returned receipt
requested, to the following:
FOR COUNTY:
Monroe County Administrator
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FI. 33040
and
County Attorney
PO Box 1 026
Key West, FI. 33041-1026
and
Louis LaTorre, Director
Monroe County Social Services
1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FI. 33040
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FOR CONTRACTOR:
12. The signatory for the Contractor, below, certifies and warrants that:
(a) The Contractor's name in this agreement is its full name as designated in its
corporate charter.
(b) He or she is empowered to act and contract for Contractor.
(c) This agreement has been approved by the Contractor's Board of Directors.
13. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the County and the
Contractor for the services contemplated herein. Any amendments or revisions to this
agreement must be in writing and be executed in the same manner as this agreement.
14. Nondiscrimination. County and Contractor 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. County or Contractor 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 VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88~352) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education
Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC S5. 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 s. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 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, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended,
relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patent records; 8) Title VIII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. 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 s. 1201 Note), as maybe amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on
the basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code Ch. 13, Art. VI, prohibiting discrimination
on the bases of race, color, sex, religion, disability, 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this Agreement to be executed
by its duly authorized representative, the day of , 2005,
(SEAL)
Attest: Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County
Deputy Clerk
Mayor/Chairman
Contractor:
Florida Keys Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty of Animals, Inc.
Witnesses:
By
President
Witness
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Animal Control Agency
PET SHELTERING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, (hereinafter referred to as the
"County") and Stand Up For Animals, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor");
WHEREAS, several organizations, including Contractor, have worked with County
staff to establish a Pet Friendly Special Needs Clients Sheltering Plan; and
WHEREAS, certain not-for~profit organizations contract with the County to provide
services to operate the animal shelters for holding and adopting out animals and to
conduct animal control law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, these not-for-profit organizations already contracting with Monroe
County are willing to participate in the Pet Friendly Special Needs Clients Sheltering Plan;
NOW THEREFORE; in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the
parties agree as follows:
1. Contractor agrees to provide the services designated for the Contractor in
the Pet Friendly Special Needs Clients Sheltering Plan, as it may from time to time be
amended by the County Commission, and which is incorporated herein by reference.
2. No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of
this Agreement to enforce or attempt to enforce or attempt to enforce any third~party claim
or entitlement to or benefit of any service or program contemplated hereunder, and the
County and the Contractor agree that neither the County nor the Contractor or any agent,
officer, or employee of either shall have the authority to inform, counsel, or otherwise
indicate that any particular individual or group of individuals, entity or entities, have
entitlements or benefits under this Agreement separate and apart, inferior to, or superior
to the community in general or for the purposes contemplated in the Agreement
3. Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners from any and all claims for bodily injury (including
death), personal injury, and property damage (including property owned by Monroe
County) and any other losses, damages, and expenses (including attorney's fees) which
arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of the services provided, or other activities
and funding associated with this agreement
4. Contractor shall maintain records pursuant to generally accepted accounting
principles for three (3) years after the event and shall permit County and its agents and
employees access to said records at reasonable times.
5. County may terminate this agreement without cause upon providing written
notice to Contractor no less than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the
termination.
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6. Contractor is an independent contractor and shall disclose any potential
conflicts of interest as defined by Florida Statutes, Chapter 112 and Monroe County Code,
Article XXI.
7. Contractor warrants that he/she/it has not employed, retained or otherwise
had act on his/herlits behalf any former County officer or employee in violation of Section
2 or Ordinance No. 10-1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of
Ordinance No. 10-1990. For breach or violation of the provision the County may, at its
discretion terminate this contract without liability and may also, at its discretion, deduct
from the contract or purchase price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of any fee,
commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to the former or present County officer
or employee.
8. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list
following a conviction for public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide
any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public
entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids
on leases of real property to public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a
contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant 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, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the
date of being placed on the convicted vendor list (CATEGORY TWO: $15,000.00).
9, Contractor contracts with COUNTY to provide animal control law enforcement
and pet shelter services. The insurance coverage required under the pre-existing contract
between COUNTY and Contractor shall apply to this agreement and is incorporated herein by
reference.
10. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any
litigation arising under this Agreement must be in Monroe County, Florida. In the event of
any litigation, the prevailing party is entitled to attorney's fees and costs.
11. Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing and
hand delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by certified mail, returned
receipt requested, to the following:
FOR COUNTY:
Monroe County Administrator
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, Ft. 33040
and
County Attorney
PO Box 1026
Key West, FI. 33041-1026
and
Louis LaTorre, Director
Monroe County Social Services
1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FI. 33040
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FOR CONTRACTOR:
12. The signatory for the Contractor, below, certifies and warrants that
(a) The Contractor's name in this agreement is its full name as designated in its
corporate charter.
(b) He or she is empowered to act and contract for Contractor.
(c) This agreement has been approved by the Contractor's Board of Directors.
13. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the County and
the Contractor for the seNices contemplated herein. Any amendments or revisions to this
agreement must be in writing and be executed in the same manner as this agreement
14. Nondiscrimination. County and Contractor 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. County or Contractor 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 VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; 2) Title IX of the
Education Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 use ss. 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 s. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 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
SeNice Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended,
relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patent records; 8) Title VIII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. at seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the
sale, rental or financing 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 Ch. 13, Art. VI, prohibiting discrimination
on the bases of race, color, sex, religion, disability, 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this Agreement to be executed
by its duly authorized representative, the day of ,2005.
(SEAL)
Attest: Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County
Deputy Clerk
Mayor/Chairman
Contractor:
Stand Up for Animals, Inc.
Witnesses:
By
President
Witness
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MONROE COUNTY
PET -FRIENDLY SPECIAL NEEDS
SHEL TERING PLAN
Monroe County Social Services Department
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I Overview
II Hurricane Special Needs and Pet-Friendly Shelter
Locations
III Shelter Staffing
IV Standard Operating Procedure
V Shelter Floor Plans
. Harvey Government Center
. Sugarloaf Elementary School
. Stanley Switlik Elementary School
. Coral Shores High School
. Key Largo School
VI Sheltering forms - Owner
. Emergency Shelter Agreement
. Emergency Transportation Agreement
. Pet Registration and Agreement
VII Volunteer forms
. MC Volunteer Application Form (2 pages)
. Disaster Response Volunteer Intake Form
. Animal Relief Volunteer Badges
VIII Florida Keys SPCA Plan
IX Monroe County Department of Health Sign-off
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I. OVERVIEW
After Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida in 1992, state
emergency response personnel realized the convergence of animal and
people issues during a disaster. They learned that, under adverse
circumstances, the ultimate safety of many of Florida's citizens
depends on the safety of their pets, domestic and exotic, and the
livestock they tend. Until that time, people in harm's way were told
by state emergency management to evacuate their home, but to leave
their pets. Relaying this information has often created situations
where animals were technically neglected and/or abandoned and it
added additional stress to people who evacuate without their animals.
These scenarios produce serious complications for Emergency
Management.
It stands to reason, if humans were at risk from an impending
cataclysm, so were the lives of animals, and visa versa. We now
understand that many people, especially the elderly, simply do not
abandon their companion animals, even in life-threatening situations.
In 1994, Governor Lawton Chiles mandated that all Florida counties
provide means to accommodate animals, domestic and livestock, in
times of emergency events. Emergency protocol ESF -17 is a result of
that edict.
Special Needs clients who evacuate to shelter in Monroe County with
their pets may have several options for housing companion animals.
Choices include boarding kennels, veterinarian offices, hotels and
motels, and the designated pet-friendly shelters. It is important that
all of these options be available at any given time during an
evacuation.
Whether due to need, lack of planning, or rapid onset of an event that
overwhelms local animal housing options in which even the most
responsible pet owner can be caught in a resources pinch, emergency
sheltering for Special Needs clients should be enhanced to include
companion animals. The stress of a disaster for both citizens in
general and for emergency response and management will be
alleviated by not encouraging the separation of owners from their pets
and by host locals offering and marketing as many options to animal
owners as possible. In an effort to provide the service of a pet-
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I. OVERVIEW (continued)
friendly emergency shelter in Monroe County the Special Needs
Registry has devised guidelines for the emergency sheltering of
Special Needs Client's animals in Monroe County.
Monroe County is instituting this program as a service to Special
Needs clients in particularly vulnerable housing. This is a trial
program which would survive only as long as it is economically and
tactically feasible to provide it to the specified Special Needs Clients.
This is a small enough sector of the community that the basics can be
put in place in order to see if the program would work. If this trial
program is successful and other issues, such as increased shelter
capacity, can be solved, Monroe County could look at instituting a
program for the "general population".
There always is an issue of liability when the County undertakes any
action. Liability in this case will be significantly contained by taking
precautionary measure against injurious contact between people and
pets in shelters, and by requiring both the clients whose animals are
accommodated through this program and the volunteers who work
with the sheltered pets to sign releases or waivers from liability.
There will be no cross ventilation contamination because the
designated pet areas in each of the shelters would ensure no
"common" air elements. The animals are housed in separate buildings
or units running off a completely separate air handling unit.
Clients and workers handling the pets will be provided with the
appropriate sanitation supplies and will be required to wash their
hands before returning to the human part of the shelter.
As in past evacuations, MC will provide Special Needs Registry
(SNR) Clients with shelter in pre-determined locations throughout the
county. In the event of a category 3,4, or 5 storm, MC will evacuate
the clients by school bus to Florida International University (FlU) in
Miami. An ever-increasing number of SNR clients refuse to evacuate
and leave their pets behind. Therefore, the following plan addresses
this need while not compromising the safety of the SNR population.
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I. OVERVIEW (continued)
Our primary focus is on the elderly and disabled clients who reside in
mobile homes, trailers, RVs, boats and campgrounds as well as those
in substandard structures and in low-lying areas.
In a category 1 or 2 storm, Special Needs clients from the above-
specified types of residences will be permitted to bring their pre-
registered pets to shelter with them. The pets will be sheltered in an
area separate from both the general population and Special Needs
clients without pets. This pet room will have all of the basic
requirements of the regular shelter site. Each pre-determined room is
on a separate air-handler than the other shelter rooms. This negates
the possibility of citizens with allergies to animals being exposed to
allergens that may affect their health. The animals will be taken care
of by animal shelter staff, county staff and volunteers.
Note: Clients and their pre-registered pets in a category 3, 4, or 5
storm will be transported out of the county to a location which is still
"to be determined". In some areas it may be possible to house the
owners with their pets. Obviously this would be ideal because it
would nearly eliminate the need for extra staff. It would also lead to a
stress- free environment for the pets and their owners because they
would have someone familiar caring for them. If at all possible
arrangements will be made for the clients to stay with their pets.
However, as it stands now, the clients and their animals will be
housed in separate rooms.
Clients will be required to pre-register their pets and show proof of
vaccinations. They will also be required to provide food and other
necessities, such as medications, for their pets. The pet shall arrive in
an appropriate pet carrier or cage. This is where the pet is to remain
throughout its stay in the shelter. Owners will be permitted to have
their animals out of the cage as needed for brief recreation breaks and
relief breaks provided that the pet is on a leash. The times for these
breaks will be determined by the pet-friendly shelter staff.
Volunteers and residents from the animal lovers community are being
encouraged to volunteer their time because their experience with
handling pets and caring for them is a valuable resource.
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I. OVERVIEW (continued)
Community resources contacted include: Pet shops, Pet affiliated
groups, veterinarians and their staff, pet grooming establishments, and
various others.
Problems requiring law enforcement attention will be addressed by
the law enforcement officer available on site. If a law enforcement
officer is not on site the call will be referred to 911. The Monroe
County Sheriff s Office and Key West Police Department will have at
least one member of their agency available at each Special Needs site.
Health emergencies and problems will be handled by the Fire/Rescue
personnel assigned to the Special Needs shelters. The various fire
departments throughout the Florida Keys will have at least one EMT
or paramedic available for the Special Needs Shelters.
II. HURRICANE SPECIAL NEEDS AND PET SHELTER
LOCATIONS
Kev West Area - Harvey Government Center - 1200 Truman Ave,
Key West.
. Registered Special Needs Residents - Commissioner's Chambers-
2nd floor.
. Pets - Senior Center (to the left of the main building). **
. General Population - Commissioner's Meeting Room
Lower Kevs includin2 SU2arloaf - Sugarloaf Elementary School -
255 Crane Blvd, SugarloafKey.
. Registered Special Needs Residents - Cafeteria ***
. Pets - Locker rooms - Which are located to the left and right of the
weight room. * *
. General Population - Cafeteria
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II. HURRICANE SPECIAL NEEDS AND PET SHELTER
LOCATIONS (continued)
Middle Keys includini! Marathon - Stanley Switlik Elementary
School- 3400 Overseas Highway, Marathon.
. Registered Special Needs Residents - Room 106 - Building 10 1 st
floor. ***
. Pets - Room 213 - Building 10 2nd floor. Building 10 is the wing
right across from the Cafeteria * *
. General Population - Cafeteria
Islamorada Area - Coral Shores High School - 89901 US Hwy 1,
Tavernier.
. Registered Special Needs Residents - Cafeteria - With your back
to US 1 the Cafeteria is the building on the far right of the school.
You walk down the RH sided corridor and you will see the picnic
benches. Behind the benches are the doors. * * *
. Pets - Rooms 2-001 and 2-004 - The girls and boys locker rooms.
If you continue down the same corridor that the Cafeteria is
located in, towards the very end you will see the locker rooms on
the RH side. * *
. General Population - Cafeteria
Upper Keys and Key Lari!o - Key Largo Elementary School-
104801 Overseas Highway, Key Largo.
. Special Needs Residents- Room 626. Room 626 is on the 1 st floor
in the rear building of the school. If you are going North on Us1
and pass the school you will come upon a side street on the RH
side. This is the entrance to the rear of the school and the bus drop
off. The first building you come upon is our building. * * *
. Pets - Locker rooms - The locker rooms are located across from
the Gymnasium. If you are standing in the rear of the school
facing US 1 the gym is behind you to the left. Walk down the
length of the building and at the end there is a walkway. On the
RH side of the walkway is the entrance to the Locker rooms. * *
. General Population - Cafeteria
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II. HURRICANE SPECIAL NEEDS AND PET SHELTER
LOCATIONS (continued)
* Note: See attached pages for maps of each location
* * Note: Separate air handlers ensure no cross ventilation. Each
location is large enough to sufficiently shelter the total possible
number of pets. In most cases the clients are very close to their pets
and will be able to access them during sheltering. The only deviation
from this is during the storm.
*** Note: Depending on need each location has various alternative
spaces identified for shelter space, staffing, and other issues.
III. SPECIAL NEEDS "PET FRIENDLY" SHELTER STAFFING
Note: Volunteers are not required in order to provide the minimum level of sheltering personnel/volunteers
to provide the services contemplated by this Plan. However, it is recognized that volunteers may
supplement the planned staffing and make the sheltering experience a much less stressful experience for all
concerned. Accordingly, volunteers for this program will be welcomed. Any and all volunteers who assist
at the shelters will be required to fill out Volunteer forms as required by administrative instruction_.
An example of the form is attached at the end ofthis plan.
Harvev Government Center
2 - County Staff in rotating shifts
2 - Animal Shelter Employees in rotating shifts
Possible volunteers from animal support organizations
SU2:arloaf Elementary School
2 - County Staff in rotating shifts
1 - Animal Shelter Employee
Possible volunteers from animal support organizations
Switlik Elementary
2 - County Staff in rotating shifts
1 - Animal Shelter Employee
Possible volunteers from animal support organizations
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III. SPECIAL NEEDS "PET FFRIENDLY" SHELTER STAFFING
Coral Shores Hi2h School
2 - County Staff in rotating shifts
1 - Animal Shelter Employee
Possible volunteers from animal support organizations
Kev Lar20 Elementary
2 - County Staff in rotating shifts
2 - Animal Shelter Employees in rotating shifts
Possible volunteers from animal support organizations
IV. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)
A. Location
Pet-friendly shelter locations will be those designated by Monroe County
Animal Control Staff as meeting the safety standards for humans and/or
animals. Areas for animal sheltering shall meet the following minimum
requirements:
A-I Cats. Dogs. Birds Area
This area should be large enough to separate species and, if
necessary, quarantine for health and safety of animals, owners, and
volunteers. Separate areas should be designated for dogs, cats, and
other small animals; Owners will be required to bring records of
recent vaccinations, identification tags or collars, documentation of
animal work status, i.e. seeing eye, disability assistance, NASAR
certification, etc.
This area should be easy to clean and disinfect, preferably with
concrete, tile or vinyl flooring that can easily be hosed out, floor
drainage is desirable. There should be access to running water,
with available hoses if necessary. Lighting should be adequate to
all areas, indoors and outdoors.
The facility should be large enough to set up a relief and/or
exercise area if outdoor conditions are unfavorable.
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IV. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) (continued)
A-2 Farm/Exotic Animals
At this time there are no facilities available for accommodating
farm and/or exotic animals. People who have these types of
animals should have their own plans in place for hurricane season.
B. TranSDortation
Clients may (if able) choose to transport their animals to the
pet-friendly shelter on their own or they can be transported by
Monroe County Transit buses to the shelter. These clients and
their pets will be transported separately from the Special Needs
Clients who do not have pets. Clients must meet all that is
required of them before they will be authorized to be
transported with their pets to the pet-friendly shelter. In order
to protect the health and safety of people with allergies and/or
compromised immune systems certain buses will be designated
to remain allergen-free for transportation during an emergency.
Other buses will be designated to transport people with pets.
Along with their pet registration forms each client to be
transported by Monroe County Transit will be required to sign
an Emergency Transportation Agreement a copy of which is
located in the forms section of this packet.
C. Set-UD and Shut-Down
C-l Building
Check list to use prior to use of facility:
. Operational water and power
. Adequate lighting
. Ingress and egress through all doors, including emergency exits
. Building security
. Readily available and tagged (within past 12 months) fire
extinguishers
. Operational ventilation
. Location and functionality of restrooms
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IV. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) (continued)
C-2 Registration and Intake Area
Located near the animal area entrance, but not a narrow, cramped
space. If co-located with a "people" shelter, have clear directions
to pet facility. All animal areas will be clearly marked with signs.
C-3 Staff and Volunteer Coordination Area
Will be near the registration area for check-in and checkout, and
coordination of duties.
C-4 Define Animal Areas
NO ANIMAL WILL BE OUTSIDE ITS CONTAINER WITHOUT
A LEASH AND IDENTIFICATION. No animal can be accepted,
unless circumstances become dire, without proof of a valid
vaccination for rabies. Only staff and trained volunteers or animal
owners will be allowed to remove any animal from its container.
C-4.1 Triage - This is where animals are tagged, examined, and
sent to the appropriate area. The registration agent will
ensure that upon arrival each owner has equipment, covers,
litter boxes, leashes, food and water bowls, etc., necessary
for the care of their pet. Additional supplies available for use
will be provided by the various animal shelters. All forms
will be kept at the registration desks.
C-4.2 Dogs - The dog area will probably be the largest, as it will
entail having several smaller areas within it. It is expected
that the number of dogs will outnumber other animals.
Alternate housing and care provisions, which may include a
local veterinarian kennel, from a local veterinarian will be
made for dogs for which there is no proof of a valid
vaccination and those animals which appear to be ill,
injured, or too aggressive to handle. Separate areas may be
provided for older dogs sensitive to noise and activity.
Central to or near the dog area should be an animal relief
area. This may be indoors or outdoors, depending on
weather or other conditions. If outdoors, it is preferable that
this be a secure area.
Animals, which appear ill, injured, or aggressive can be a
hazard and liability. The shelter manager and animal shelter
workers will ask the owner of any animal which may be a
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IV. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) (continued)
C-4.2 Dogs (continued) - hazard to transport to a vet animalshelter
for the duration of the event. It is not within the scope of
our plan to manage ill, injured, or contagious pathogens. An
isolation area will be provided to hold animals until they can
be moved to an alternative location. The FKSPCA has
developed a plan for addressing this situation. Additionally,
only selected persons should attend to the animal and these
persons shall not return to the human side ofthe shelter. The
plan is attached to this document and should be followed as
the procedure for handling this and other problems that may
arise. As circumstances permit, we may assist with the
transportation of these animals.
C-4.3 Cats - Cats should be housed in a separate area from dogs if
possible. All animals should be in the quietest areas
possible. All cats must be in a covered carrier and come
with their own litter box, food, medicines, etc.
C-4.4 Other Sall Pets - These include small mammals and birds.
These animals should also be in covered cages away from
drafts.
C-4.5 Farm Animals and Exotic Pets - At this time owners of
these animals should make their own plans to accommodate
their animals. Monroe County does not have the facilities to
take care of these types of animals.
D. Shut Down
Account for all equipment - Logistically, all equipment should be listed
as it comes into the shelter and accounted for at shutdown. All equipment
will be returned to the agencies or personnel/staff who donated its use
and/or to the client who came in with it.
Clean up - All equipment will be cleaned and disinfected. The facility
will be policed for cleanliness and damage. Floors will be cleaned and
disinfected. All equipment used belonging on the property will be cleaned
and returned to its proper place. The animal shelter staff in each area has
agreed to provide the necessary cleaning and disinfectant supplies.
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IV. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) (continued)
E. Operations
E-l Shelter Kits - There should be several shelter kits available for the
first person on the scene. These kits contain necessary forms and
supplies to get things up and running until other volunteers and
equipment arrive.
E-2 Ree:istration and forms - Pet-friendly shelter staff will have the
owner complete forms and give owners a copy of the shelter
agreement. The registration forms will notate whether proof of
vaccinations is provided for each animal. Registration forms are to
be numbered and those numbers correspond with the numbers on the
cage card. A 4x6 card will be attached to the cage/carrier with
animal's pertinent information. The registration forms will remain at
the registration desk in the file. Animals are then taken to the triage
area. Owners will be given instructions for their pets and procedures
and responsibilities explained to them. When the owner retrieves
his/her pets, volunteers will make sure that all animals and
equipment are accounted for. Owners will be required to sign all
entrance and exit paperwork.
The best scenario would allow the clients to care for their own pets.
However, at the initial stages of this plan the clients are being
sheltered separately from their animals. As a result, the pet-friendly
shelter staff will be responsible during the time when it is deemed
unsafe for the clients to travel between the people shelter and pet
shelter areas.
E-3 Visitation - At each of the pet-friendly shelters, Animal Control or
Monroe County staff will have the authority to clear all non-
personnel including pet owners from the pet-friendly shelter area
before weather conditions become unsafe to return to the Special
Needs shelter. Although frequent visits with pets are encouraged,
Monroe County reserves the right to limit visitation to the pet areas.
Preferably no children shall be in the pet area, and the animal care
volunteers will have the authority to restrict the pet areas from
children visitation.
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IV. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) (continued)
E-4 Feeding - Ifthe pets are housed with their owners, or while it is safe
for the owners to travel between the people shelter and pet shelter
areas, the owners are responsible for feeding and watering their own
animals, unless special needs dictate, in which case volunteers will be
assigned to these duties. Owners shall provide their own food for their
pets. As it stands, the animals will be cared for by pet-friendly shelter
staff and they will be responsible for the feedings of the animals
during the times it is deemed unsafe for the owners to be traveling
between the two shelter areas. If the animals belong to Special
Medical Needs clients who are not housed at our shelter they will also
be cared for by shelter staff and volunteers either at the pet-friendly
shelter or at a location off site deemed appropriate by Animal Control
staff.
E-5 Relief
E-5.1 Dogs - Unless needs dictate, including the unsafe
conditions for travel between shelter areas, owners will be
responsible for animal relief and exercise in designated areas.
If numbers of sheltered pets require, a relief schedule will be
devised. The event may prove such that an indoor relief area
will need to be set up. This consists of plastic sheeting and
newspaper.
E-5.2 Cats - The owner shall provide litter and a litter tray (box) and
be responsible for scooping of the litter whenever possible.
The pet-friendly shelter staff will be responsible if the animals
are sheltered separate from their owners.
E-6 Medication - Unless needs dictate, including the unsafe conditions
for travel between shelter areas, owners are responsible for providing
and administering all medications to pets. The owner shall make sure
that any medication necessary should be given prior to the storm's
arrival and as soon as it is safe after the storm. During the storm the
owners will not be able to wander outside their building for safety
reasons. The owner should keep a record of medications
administered to their pet in case a medical emergency occurs.
E-7 Sanitation - It is expected of owners to be the primary caretakers of
their pet's cleanliness and sanitation needs. Outdoor relief areas
should be cleaned (scooped) regularly. Indoor relief areas should be
changed (newspaper) at least twice daily. Each owner will pick up
and dispose of fouled papers and lay down clean papers for the next
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IV. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) (continued)
E-7 Sanitation (continued) - dog. This will help prevent spread of disease
and reduce noxious odors. The plastic under the paper will be wiped
down a couple of times a day and the area under the plastic will be
disinfected when the shelter closes down.
Night staff or volunteers will disinfect floors nightly. Animal care
volunteers shall have the authority to make adjustments to the
cleaning routine schedule, as needed to protect all of the animals in
the shelter.
Cages belonging to shelter will be cleaned and disinfected after each
use between animals. Cages and equipment not in use will be returned
to the equipment/supply area.
To provide sanitation and infection control, all staff and volunteers
will wash and disinfect their hands after handling each animal, any
cages, containers, cleaning any relief area, and after any contact with
the pets and/or their supplies. All visitors to the pet area will be
required to wash their hands before returning to the human part of the
shelter. As a part of the closing process, the Animal Control staffwill
clean and disinfect the "pet-sheltering" areas and return the building
to it's original condition.
F. Equipment and Supplies
Pet supplies to be provided by the owner:
· Carriers, cages
. Food and water bowls
. Leashes, collars, harnesses
. Various foods
. Plastic sheeting
. Sheets and blankets
. Muzzles
. Flea spray
. Cat litter, trays
. Towels
· Grooming supplies
. First aid kit
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IV. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) (continued)
G. Education
It is hoped that, as disaster preparedness messages continue to reach the
public, citizens will pre-plan and as such, fewer will need public shelters.
Fortunately, many hotels and motels that do not normally admit pets
amend their policies in a disaster. There are many websites available that
have links to pet-friendly hotel/motels. Registered clients that have pets
will be notified by mail regarding the pet pre-registration requirements.
Should pet-friendly sheltering program be no longer offered, they will be
notified so that they may make other arrangements for their pets.
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PET OWNER FORMS
The attached forms are required to be filled out by the owner before the pet(s) will
be admitted into the pet-friendly shelter.
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MONROE COUNTY
EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
CLIENT WITH PET<ID.
I, am registered with Monroe
County as a Special Needs Client. I have registered my pet(s) as part of the
County's Special needs Clients Emergency Evacuation Program and entered into
an Emergency Shelter Agreement. I understand that the County can only provide
transportation by picking up as many similarly situated special needs clients and
their pets in the same vehicle in as few trips as possible. I acknowledge that if I
use the County's emergency transportation services to reach an emergency
shelter with my pet(s), I and my pet(s) will be in a vehicle with other animals. I
understand that the County takes precautions to prevent the spread of disease by
requiring all animals included in the program to have certain inoculations and to
be on a flea/tick control program. Notwithstanding these precautions, I
understand that it is possible for disease to spread between animals and/or
people when placed together in the same vehicle.
I hereby waive any right or claim which might arise as a result of being in the
same vehicle as the animals of other special needs clients using the same pet-
friendly program.
SIGNED
PRINTED NAME
DATE
MONROE COUNTY
SPECIAL NEEDS CLIENT
PUBLIC EVACUATION SHELTER PET REGISTRATION AND AGREEMENT
Owner:
Address:
City: I FL I Zip:
Phone: I Email:
ALL ANIMALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN CAGES OR CARRIERS. (Please mark
cage/carrier with owner's identification)
EMERGENCY CONTACT (NOT IN SHELTER)
(Name)
(Phone)
Licensed Animals (Dogs, Cats, Ferrets) - Limit of 4 Total
Type (Dog,
Name Cat, Ferret) Breed/Color/Other 10 Mark License # Vaccinations*
Birds
Name
Breed/Color/Other 10 Mark
Vaccinations*
ARE ANY ANIMALS ON MEDICATION? If so explain and give time normally administered:
Can medication/ supplements be given in regular food rations? _yes_no
Are there medical problems or behavioral characteristics we should know about? If yes, list:
(This information is required only for purposes of planning & not to affect the acceptance of the pet at the shelter.)
*Vaccinations: At the time of registration, County staff shall insert the Rabies Vaccination tag # and list
the required vaccinations for which pet has documented proof. A predetermined list of vaccinations for
specific types of pet shall be used to determine the vaccinations which are required. 6/2004
...................................................................................
Vaccinations current for:
Through (date)
County staff Signature:
Date:
MONROE COUNTY
EMERGENCY SHELTER AGREEMENT FOR PETS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CLIENT
I, am registered with Monroe County as a Special
Needs Client. I am the owner of the pet(s) listed on the registration form on the reverse side of this
agreement.
I understand that when an emergency exists for which I have requested to be transported to an
emergency shelter that special arrangements have been made to allow my pet(s) to be sheltered in the
same facility as to that to which I will be transported. I understand and agree to abide by the pet care
rules contained in this agreement. I also understand that Monroe County may terminate this agreement
and withdraw its permission for pets of Special needs Clients in shelters, and that the continuation of the
permission also is contingent upon the approval of the School Board with respect to those shelters
which are schools.
RULES:
1. Only such pets as are identified on the reverse side of this agreement are allowed in the emergency
shelter. It is my responsibility to keep my emergency shelter agreement for pets up to date and to
notify (THE SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY) in writing whenever the pets which I desire to have
covered by this agreement changes.
2. My pet(s) will remain contained in its approved carrier except at scheduled times. During scheduled
relief times, my pet(s) will be properly confined with leash, harness or muzzle (if necessary).
Scheduled times will be strictly adhered to.
3. I agree to properly feed, water, and care for my pet(s) as instructed by the shelter manager. I
understand all medication will be controlled by the shelter manager and administration will be
properly documented.
4. I agree to properly sanitize the areas used by my pet(s), including proper waste disposal and
disinfecting as instructed by the shelter manager.
5. I certify that my pet(s) is current on rabies and all other vaccinations required on the reverse side of
this agreement.
6. I will not permit other shelter occupants to handle or approach my pet(s) either while it is in its carrier
or during exercise times. I will make sure the carrier door is latched and secures with a wire or rope
tie.
7. I will maintain proper identification on my pet(s) and its carrier at all times.
8. I will permit my pet(s) to be examined by qualified animal shelter personnel to determine if medical or
stress conditions requiring attention are present. I further agree to the administration of medication to
alleviate any symptoms.
9. I acknowledge that my failure to follow these rules may result in the removal of my pet(s) to another
location. I further understand that if my pet(s) becomes unruly, aggressive, shows signs of
contagious disease, is infested by parasites (fleas, ticks, lice, etc.) or begins showing signs of stress
related conditions, it may be removed to a more appropriate location. I understand that any decision
concerning the care and welfare of my pet(s) and the shelter population as a whole are within the
sole discretion of the shelter manager, whose decision is final.
10. I further understand that any damaged cause by my pet(s) will be my responsibility.
11. I certify that my pet(s) has/have no previous history of aggressive behavior and has not been
diagnosed with any contagious disease for which it has not received successful treatment.
12. I hereby agree and hold harmless all persons, organizations, corporations, or government agencies
involved in the care and sheltering of my animal(s). I further agree to indemnify any persons or
entities which may have suffered any loss or damage as a result of the care and sheltering of my
animal(s).
13. I will sign for any items loaned to me to provide proper care of my pet(s) during an emergency.
SIGNED
PRINTED NAME
DATE
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VOLUNTEER FORMS
The attached forms are required to be filled out by all volunteers before they can
assist in the shelter in any way.
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OKl!v~ErY ~o~~~2E
(305) 294-4641
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Mayor Murray E. Nelson, District 5
Mayor Pro Tern David P. Rice, District
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Dixie M. Spehar, District 1
George Neugent, District 2
Charles "Sonny" McCoy, District 3
Monroe County Human Resources
1100 Simonton Street, #268
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-4557 - Phone
(305) 292-4564 - Fax
MONROE COUNTY VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
NAME:
HOME PHONE:
SS#
ADDRESS/elTY 1ST A TE/ZIP:
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT: (F AeILlTY I LOeA TION )
TIME A V AILABLE:
ANY AeeOMODATIONS NEEDED IN ARRANGING YOUR ASSIGNMENT?
TRANSPORT A TION:
WILL YOU BE DRIVING AS PART OF YOUR VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT? YES () NO ()
DO YOU HAVE TRANSPORTATION: YES () NO()
DRIVER'S LleENSE#:
eAR INSURANeE eOMPANY:
POLley #
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
NAME:
RELATIONSHIP:
ADDRESS/eITY 1ST A TE/ZIP:
HOME PHONE:
VOLUNTEER STATUS AGREEMENT
, VOLUNTEER MY SERVIeES THROUGH
(Print Name)
, AND UNDERSTAND THAT I AM NOT AN
(Agency or Department)
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONROE eOUNTY BOARD OF eOUNTY eOMMISSIONERS.
(Signature of volunteer)
(Signature of witness)
(Date)
(Date)
VOLUNTEER INSURANCE AGREEMENT
I , THE VOLUNTEER, UNDERSTAND THAT IF I USE MY PERSONAL
AUTO IN MY VOLUNTEER SERVIeE, I WILL ARRANGE TO KEEP IN EFFEeT AUTOMOBILE INSURANeE
EQUAL TO THE MINIMUM LIMITS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT
ANY AeeIDENT MEDIeAL eOVERAGE SUPPLIED TO ME WILL BE IN EXeESS OF ANY AVAILABLE
MEDIeARE OR GROUP HEALTH INSURANeE PROGRAM IN FOReE:
(Signature of volunteer)
I DESIGNATE
AeeIDDENT AL DEATH BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ME.
AS MY BENEFIeIARY FOR ANY
RELATIONSHIP TO BENEFIeIARY:
PHONE:
ADDREss/eITY /ST ATE/ZIP:
VOLUNTEER DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT
VOLUNTEERS MAYBE SUBJEeT TO BAeKGROUND eHEeKS. MONROE eOUNTY IS A DRUG-FREE
WORKPLAeE AND VOLUNTEERS ARE SUBJEeT TO THE MONROE eOUNTY DRUG-FREE WORKPLAeE
POLIey AND WORK RULES.
(V olunteer Signature/Date)
VOLUNTEER LIABILITY WAIVER AGREEMENT
I understand that I am volunteering my services, that I am responsible for my own actions and hereby
waive any liability for any injury to myself or any of my property which I may have at the volunteer
site. I further covenant and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners from any and all claims for bodily injury (including death), personal injury, and
property damage (including property owned by Monroe County) and any other losses, damages, and
expenses (including attorney's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of the above-
referenced volunteer activity.
(V olunteer Signature/Date)
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Me Pet-Friendly Special Needs Sheltering Plan
I. Overview
II. Hurricane Special Needs and Pet-Friendly Shelter Locations
III. Shelter Staffing
IV. Standard Operating Procedure
V. Shelter Floor Plans
. Harvey Government Center
. Sugarloaf Elementary School
. Stanley Switlik Elementary School
. Coral Shores High School
. Key Largo School
VI. Sheltering forms - Owner
. Emergency Shelter Agreement
. Emergency Transportation Agreement
. Pet Registration and Agreement
VII. Volunteer forms
. MC Volunteer Application Form (2 pages)
. Disaster Response Volunteer Intake Form
. Animal Relief Volunteer Badges
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