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Interoffice Memorandum
®ate: May 11,2012
To z Datnitty Kolhage,Clerk of the Court
From: Mayor IIlavid Mee, District 4
Nolti of Conflict
Per Florida Statute 1123143,I hereby disclose by written memorandum that l will
abstain from the vote on certain issues that are brought before the Monroe County Board of
Commissioners with entities that I am involved with.
I will abstain from the vote on issues concerning the Guidance enter,:Inc,.,a.
private, root-for-profit entity,which receives some of its operational funding from the County,
as I currently serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Guidance Care Center.
tie May 16,2012 BOCC nVefing, I abstained from the vote on two item(s)
concerning the Humans Services,advisory Board and the county funding provided through that
advisory cornrTtittee process,
Correcting the executed Memorandum of I nderrtatadingft,r the
Guidance Care Center Jail In-Hous'e pro,gram or the,perioelflof"
rtober 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012, due to scrivener's error
e.ixws"sion and approve of Monroe Coiazt},"s portion of the
a aaary local match requiremr ent for Substance Abmce and Mental'
Health Services(F°S.i 94.76)in the amount of, 312,527 for the DCF°-
H ontra ctedprowider of these.senIce„s„ Guidance Care Center
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: May 16,2012 Division: OMB
Bulk Item: Yes 0 NoEl Department: Grants
Staff Contact Person: Lisa Tennyson
x4444
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Correcting the executed Memorandum of Understanding
for the Guidance Cara Center Jail In -House Program, for the period from October 1,
2011 through Saptarnber3O, 2012, due toacrivanar'serror.
ITEM BACKGROUND: On the first page of the MOU, the amount stated $20,000, the
approved amount is $30,000.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCCACTION: The Board approved the Byrne grant with
Guidance Cara Center atthe November 16, 2011 meeting, agenda item #C33.
CONTRAC7/AGREEMENTCHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
TOTAL COST: $U Indirect Cost
COST TO COUNTY: $0
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE:
SOURCE OF FUNDS: FDLE
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes F-1NoA LINT PERMO
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #:
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 16th day of November, 2011,
by and between MONROE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040, hereinafter referred to
as "COUNTY," and Guidance Care Center hereinafter referred to as "AGENCY."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has awarded a sub -
grant of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance to the COUNTY to implement the
Guidance Care Center Jail In -House Program; and
WHEREAS, the County is in need of an implementing agency to provide said
services under this Program; and
WHEREAS, the AGENCY is the sole provider of this program; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has agreed to disburse the Edward Byrne Memorial
Assistance Grant funds to the AGENCY in accordance with the COUNTY'S application
for the Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understandings and
agreements set forth herein, the COUNTY and the AGENCY agree as follows:
1. TERM - The term of this Agreement is from October 1, 2011 through
September 30, 2012, the date of the signature by the parties notwithstanding, unless
earlier terminated as provided herein.
2. SERVICES - The AGENCY will provide services, in compliance with all
provisions, as outlined in the COUNTY'S Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Sub -grant Award, attached and made a part hereof (Attachment C).
3. FUNDS - The total project budget to be expended by the AGENCY in
performance of the services set forth in Section 2 of this agreement shall be the total
sum of $$0,000.. All funds shall be distributed and expended in accordance with the
Project'B`G_Q�et Narrative as outlined in the grant agreement.
4. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE - The provisions of those certain
documents entitled "State of Florida Office of Criminal Justice Grants Florida
Department of Law Enforcement Sub -grant Award Certificate and Application" and all
laws, rules and regulations relating thereto are incorporated by reference (Attachment
C).
(a) The AGENCY shall comply with the program and expenditure reporting
requirements for Byrne Grant funds. The AGENCY shall render to the COUNTY a
detailed a quarterly performance report not later than 7 days after the end of each
quarter. The quarterly performance reports must include a response to all objectives
included in your project, as described in the Performance section in the grant
agreement. A detailed narrative, reflecting on accomplishments, challenges, etc. is
required as part of this quarterly report. The AGENCY shall render to the COUNTY,
monthly itemized invoices, not later than 30 days after the end of each month,
properly dated, describing the services rendered, the cost of the services, and all other
information required. The original invoice shall be sent to:
Grants Administrator
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
(b) Payment shall be made after review and approval by the COUNTY within
thirty (30) days of receipt of the correct and proper invoice submitted by the AGENCY.
7. TERMINATION - This Agreement may be terminated by either party at
any time, with or without cause, upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice
delivered to the other party. The COUNTY shall not be obligated to pay for any
services provided by the AGENCY after the AGENCY has received notice of
termination. In the event there are any unused Residential Substance Abuse
Treatment Funds, the AGENCY shall promptly refund those funds to the COUNTY or
otherwise use such funds as the COUNTY directs.
8. ACCESS TO FINANCIAL RECORDS - The AGENCY shall maintain
appropriate financial records which shall be open to the public at reasonable times and
under reasonable conditions for inspection and examination and which comply with the
Agreement incorporated in Section 4 of this Agreement.
9. AUDIT - The AGENCY shall submit to the COUNTY an audit report
covering the term of this Agreement, within one -hundred twenty (120) days following
the Agreement's lapse or early termination and shall also comply with all provisions of
the Agreement incorporated in Section 4 of this Agreement.
10. NOTICES - Whenever either party desires to give notice unto the other, it
must be given by written notice, sent by registered United States mail, with return
receipt requested, and sent to:
FOR COUNTY:
Grants Administrator
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
FOR PROVIDER:
A.B. Maloy, Area Director
Guidance Care Center
1205 Fourth Street
Key West, FL 33040
Either of the parties may change, by written notice as provided above, the addresses or
persons for receipt of notices.
11. UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNDS - If the COUNTY shall learn that funding
from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement cannot be obtained or cannot be
continued at a level sufficient to allow for the services specified herein, this Agreement
may then be terminated immediately, at the option of the COUNTY, by written notice of
termination delivered in person or by mail to the AGENCY at its address specified
above. The COUNTY shall not be obligated to pay for any services provided by the
AGENCY after the AGENCY has received notice of termination.
12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS - In providing all
services pursuant to this Agreement, the AGENCY shall abide by all statutes,
ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provision of, such
services, including those now in effect and hereafter adopted, and particularly Article 1,
Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Article 1 of the United States
Constitution, which provide that no revenue of the state or any political subdivision shall
be utilized, directly or indirectly, in aid of any church, sect or religious denomination or
in aid of any sectarian institution. Any violation of said statutes, ordinances, rules, or
regulations shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement immediately upon
delivery of written notice of termination to the AGENCY. If the AGENCY receives notice
of material breach, it will have thirty days in order to cure the material breach of the
contract. If, after thirty (30) days, the breach has not been cured, the contract will
automatically be terminated.
11 ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTING - Neither party to this
Agreement shall assign this Agreement or any interest under this Agreement, or
subcontract any of its obligations under this Agreement, without the written consent of
the other.
14. EMPLOYEE STATUS — The AGENCY is an independent contractor.
Persons employed by the AGENCY in the performance of services and functions
pursuant to this Agreement shall have no claim to pension, worker's compensation,
unemployment compensation, civil service or other employee rights or privileges
granted to the COUNTY'S officers and employees either by operation of law or by the
COUNTY.
15. INDEMNIFICATION - The AGENCY agrees to hold harmless, indemnify,
and defend the COUNTY, its commissioners, officers, employees, and agents against
any and all claims, losses, damages, or lawsuits for damages, arising from, allegedly
arising from, or related to the provision of services hereunder by the AGENCY.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
(a) It is understood and agreed that the entire Agreement of the parties is
contained herein and that this Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and
negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof as well as any
previous agreements presently in effect between the parties relating to the subject
matter hereof.
(b) Any alterations, amendments, deletions, or waivers of the provisions of
this Agreement shall be valid only when expressed in writing and duly signed by the
parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have caused their
names to be affixed hereto by the proper officers thereof for the purposes herein
expressed at Monroe County, Florida, on the day and year first written above.
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairman
Guidance Care Center, Inc.
In
Witness
Title:
Witness
PV)
ATTACHMENT A
Expense Reimbursement Requirements
This document is intended to provide basic guidelines to Human Service and
Community -Based Organizations, county travelers, and contractual parties who have
reimbursable expenses associated with Monroe County business. These guidelines, as
they relate to travel, are from the Monroe County Code of Ordinances and State laws
and regulations.
A cover letter (see Attachment B) summarizing the major line items on the reimbursable
expense request needs to also contain the following notarized certified statement:
"I certify that the above checks have been submitted to the vendors as noted and that
the attached expenses are accurate and in agreement with the records of this
organization. Furthermore, these expenses are in compliance with this organization's
contract with the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and will not be
submitted for reimbursement to any other funding source."
Invoices should be billed to the contracting agency. Third party payments will not be
considered for reimbursement. Remember, the expense should be paid prior to
requesting a reimbursement.
Only current charges will be considered, no previous balances.
Reimbursement requests will be monitored in accordance with the level of detail in the
contract. This document should not be considered all inclusive. The Clerk's Finance
Department reserves the right to review reimbursement requests on an individual basis.
Any questions regarding these guidelines should be directed to 305-292-3534.
Data Processing, PC Time, etc.
The vendor invoice is required for reimbursement. Inter -company allocations are not
considered reimbursable expenditures unless appropriate payroll journals for the
charging department are attached and certified.
Payroll
A certified statement verifying the accuracy and authenticity of the payroll expense is
needed. If a Payroll Journal is provided, it should include: dates, employee name,
salary or hourly rate, total hours worked, withholding information and paid payroll taxes,
check number and check amount. If a Payroll Journal is not provided, the following
information must be provided: pay period, check amount, check number, date, payee,
support for applicable paid payroll taxes.
Postage, Overnight Deliveries, Courier, etc.
A log of all postage expenses as they relate to the County contract is required for
reimbursement. For overnight or express deliveries, the vendor invoice must be
included.
Rents, Leases, etc.
A copy of the rental or lease agreement is required. Deposits and advance payments
are not allowable expenses.
Reproductions, Copies, etc.
A log of copy expenses as they relate to the County contract is required for
reimbursement. The log must define the date, number of copies made, source
document, purpose, and recipient. A reasonable fee for copy expenses will be
allowable. For vendor services, the vendor invoice and a sample of the finished product
are required.
Supplies, Services, etc.
For supplies or services ordered, a vendor invoice is required.
Tellefax, Fax, etc.
A fax log is required. The log must define the sender, the intended recipient, the date,
the number called, and the reason for sending the fax.
Telephone Expenses
A user log of pertinent information must be remitted including: the party called, the
caller, the telephone number, the date, and the purpose of the call.
Travel and Meal Expenses
Travel expenses must be submitted on a State of Florida Voucher for Reimbursement
of Travel Expenses. Travel reimbursement requests must be submitted and will be paid
in accordance with Monroe County Code of Ordinances and State laws and regulations.
Credit card statements are not acceptable documentation for reimbursement. If
attending a conference or meeting a copy of the agenda is needed. Airfare
reimbursement requires the original passenger receipt portion of the airline ticket. A
travel itinerary is appreciated to facilitate the audit trail. Auto rental reimbursement
requires the vendor invoice. Fuel purchases should be documented with paid receipts.
Taxis are not reimbursed if taken to arrive at a departure point: for example, taking a
taxi from one's residence to the airport for a business trip is not reimbursable. Parking
is considered a reimbursable travel expense at the destination. Airport parking during a
business trip is not.
A detailed list of charges is required on the lodging invoice. Balance due must be zero.
Room must be registered and paid for by traveler. The County will only reimburse the
actual room and related bed tax. Room service, movies, and personal telephone calls
are not allowable expenses.
Mileage reimbursement shall be at the rate established by ARTICLE XXVI, TRAVEL,
PER DIEM, MEALS, AND MILEAGE POLICY of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances. An odometer reading must be included on the state travel voucher for
vicinity travel. Mileage is not allowed from a residence or office to a point of departure.
For example, driving from one's home to the airport for a business trip is not a
reimbursable expense.
Meal reimbursement shall be at the rates established by ARTICLE XXVI, TRAVEL,
PER DIEM, MEALS, AND MILEAGE POLICY of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances. Meal guidelines state that travel must begin prior to 6 a.m. for breakfast
reimbursement, before noon and end after 2 p.m. for lunch reimbursement, and before
6 p.m. and end after 8 p.m. for dinner reimbursement.
Non -allowable Expenses
The following expenses are not allowable for reimbursement: capital outlay
expenditures (unless specifically included in the contract), contributions, depreciation
expenses (unless specifically included in the contract), entertainment expenses,
fundraising, non sufficient check charges, penalties and fines.
ATTACHMENT B
k
r: "Ab
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Finance Department
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, FL 33040
M
The following is a summary of the expenses for ( Organization name) for the time
period of to
Check #
Payee
Reason
101
Company A
Rent
102
Company B
Utilities
104
Employee A
P/R ending 05/14/01
105
Employee B
P/R ending 05/28/01
(A)
Total
(B) Total prior payments
(C) Total requested and paid (A + B)
(D) Total contract amount
Balance of contract (D C)
Amount
$ XXXX.XX
XXX.XX
XXX.XX
XXX.XX
$ X'XXX.XX
$ X'XXX.XX
$ X'XXX.XX
$ X'XXX.XX
$ X'XXX.XX
I certify that the above checks have been submitted to the vendors as noted and that
the expenses are accurate and in agreement with the records of this organization.
Furthermore, these expenses are in compliance with this organization's contract with
the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and will not be submitted for
reimbursement to any other funding source.
Executive Director
Attachments (supporting documentation)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this — day of 201
by who is personally known to me.
Notary Public Notary Stamp
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT
"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."
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
ETHICS CLAUSE
warrants that he/it has not employed,
retained or otherwise had act on his/its behalf any former County officer or employee in
violation of Section 2 of 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 this
provision the County may, in its discretion, terminate this contract without liability and
may also, in 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 County officer or employee.
(signature)
Date:
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority,
who, after first being sworn by me, affixed
his/her signature (name of individual signing) in the space provided above on this
- day of .20
My commission expires:
The undersigned vendor in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that:
(Name of Business)
1. Publishes a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and
specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.
2. Informs employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy
of maintaining a drug -free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and
employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for
drug abuse violations,
3. Gives each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that
are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).
4. In the statement specified in subsection (1), notifies the employees that, as a condition of
working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide
by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty
or nolo contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893 (Florida Statutes) or of any controlled
substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no
later than five (5) days after such conviction.
5. Imposes a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance
or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community, or any employee
who is so convicted.
6. Makes a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through
implementation of this section.
As the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this firm complies fully with the
above requirements.
COUNTY OF
(Signature of Respondent)
Date
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority,
who, after first being sworn by me, (name of
individual signing) affixed his/her signature in the space provided above on this
day of
My commission expires:
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: Guidance Care Center Effective Date: 10/01/11
� Expiration Date: 09/30/12
Contract Purpose/Description: Funds provided through FDLE Agreement for Guidance Care
Center Jail In -House Program,
Contract Manager: Lisa Tennyson
(Name)
for BOCC meeting on 11/16/11
4444 OM8/GnantsMgt.
(Ext.) (Department)
da Deadline: 11/1/11
CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $3{\{000 Current Year Portion''$30,{8]0
Budgeted? Yes X No Account Codes:
Grant: $30,000.00 ~ '
County Match: $O
,Date I
Division Director
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Risk Mana� U�U
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O.M.B./Pu,hsing
County Attorney
Comments:
ADDITIONAL COSTS
CONTRACT REVIEW
Changes Date Out
Needed
Yes[]NoF,~�
YesF_lNor�'
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4
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 16th day of November, 2011,
by and between MONROE COUNTY, a Political subdivision of the State of Florida,
whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040, hereinafter referred to
as "COUNTY," and Guidance Care Center hereinafter referred to as "AGENCY."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has awarded a sub -
grant of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance to the COUNTY to implement the
Guidance Care Center Jail In -House Program; and
WHEREAS, the County is in need of an implementing agency to provide said
services under this Program; and
WHEREAS, the AGENCY is the sole provider of this program; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has agreed to disburse the Edward Byrne Memorial
Assistance Grant funds to the AGENCY in accordance with the COUNTYS application
for the Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understandings and
agreements set forth herein, the COUNTY and the AGENCY agree as follows:
1. TERM - The term of this Agreement is from October 1, 2011 through
September 30, 2012, the date of the signature by the parties notwithstanding, unless
earlier terminated as provided herein.
2. SERVICES - The AGENCY will provide services, in compliance with all
provisions, as outlined in the COUNTY'S Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Sub -grant Award, attached and made a part hereof (Attachment C).
3. FUNDS - The total project budget to be expended by the AGENCY in
performance of the services set forth in Section 2 of this agreement shall be the total
sum of $20,000. All funds shall be distributed and expended in accordance with the
Project Budget Narrative as outlined in the grant agreement.
4. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE - The provisions of those certain
documents entitled "State of Florida Office of Criminal Justice Grants Florida
Department of Law Enforcement Sub -grant Award Certificate and Application" and all
laws, rules and regulations relating thereto are incorporated by reference (Attachment
C).
5. BILLING AND PAYMENT
11. UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNDS - If the COUNTY shall learn that funding
from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement cannot be obtained or cannot be
continued at a level sufficient to allow for the services specified herein, this Agreement
may then be terminated immediately, at the option of the COUNTY, by written notice of
termination delivered in person or by mail to the AGENCY at its address specified
above. The COUNTY shall not be obligated to pay for any services provided by the
AGENCY after the AGENCY has received notice of termination.
12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS - In providing all
services pursuant to this Agreement, the AGENCY shall abide by all statutes,
ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provision of, such
services, including those now in effect and hereafter adopted, and particularly Article 1,
Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Article 1 of the United States
Constitution, which provide that no revenue of the state or any Political subdivision shall
be utilized, directly or indirectly, in aid of any church, sect or religious denomination or
in aid of any sectarian institution. Any violation of said statutes, ordinances, rules, or
regulations shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement immediately upon
delivery of written notice of termination to the AGENCY. If the AGENCY receives notice
of material breach, it will have thirty days in order to cure the material breach of the
contract. If, after thirty (30) days, the breach has not been cured, the contract will
automatically be terminated.
13. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTING - Neither party to this
Agreement shall assign this Agreement or any interest under this Agreement, or
subcontract any of its obligations under this Agreement, without the written consent of
the other.
14. EMPLOYEE STATUS — The AGENCY is an independent contractor.
Persons employed by the AGENCY in the performance of services and functions
pursuant to this Agreement shall have no claim to pension, worker's compensation,
unemployment compensation, civil service or other employee rights or privileges
granted to the COUNTY'S officers and employees either by operation of law or by the
COUNTY.
15. INDEMNIFICATION - The AGENCY agrees to hold harmless, indemnify,
and defend the COUNTY, its commissioners, officers, employees, and agents against
any and all claims, losses, damages, or lawsuits for damages, arising from, allegedly
arising from, or related to the provision of services hereunder by the AGENCY.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
(a) It is understood and agreed that the entire Agreement of the parties is
contained herein and that this Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and
negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof as well as any
previous agreements presently in effect between the parties relating to the subject
matter hereof,
(b) Any alterations, amendments, deletions, or waivers of the provisions of
this Agreement shall be valid only when expressed in writing and duly signed by the
parties.
ATTACHMENT A
Expense Reimbursement Requirements
This document is intended to provide basic guidelines to Human Service and
Community -Based Organizations, county travelers, and contractual parties who have
reimbursable expenses associated with Monroe County business. These guidelines, as
they relate to travel, are from the Monroe County Code of Ordinances and State laws
and regulations.
A cover letter (see Attachment B) summarizing the major line items on the reimbursable
expense request needs to also contain the following notarized certified statement:
"I certify that the above checks have been submitted to the vendors as noted and that
the attached expenses are accurate and in agreement with the records of this
organization. Furthermore, these expenses are in compliance with this organization's
contract with the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and will not be
submitted for reimbursement to any other funding source."
Invoices should be billed to the contracting agency. Third party payments will not be
considered for reimbursement. Remember, the expense should be paid prior to
requesting a reimbursement.
Only current charges will be considered, no previous balances
Reimbursement requests will be monitored in accordance with the level of detail in the
contract. This document should not be considered all inclusive. The Clerk's Finance
Department reserves the right to review reimbursement requests on an individual basis.
Any questions regarding these guidelines should be directed to 305-292-3534.
Data Processing, PC Time, etc.
The vendor invoice is required for reimbursement. Inter -company allocations are not
considered reimbursable expenditures unless appropriate payroll journals for the
charging department are attached and certified.
Payroll
A certified statement verifying the accuracy and authenticity of the payroll expense is
needed. If a Payroll Journal is provided, it should include: dates, employee name,
salary or hourly rate, total hours worked, withholding information and paid payroll taxes,
check number and check amount. If a Payroll Journal is not provided, the following
information must be provided: pay period, check amount, check number, date, payee,
support for applicable paid payroll taxes.
Postage, Overnight Deliveries, Courier, etc.
A log of all postage expenses as they relate to the County contract is required for
reimbursement. For overnight or express deliveries, the vendor invoice must be
included.
Meal reimbursement shall be at the rates established by ARTICLE XXVI, TRAVEL,
PER DIEM, MEALS, AND MILEAGE POLICY of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances. Meal guidelines state that travel must begin prior to 6 a.m. for breakfast
reimbursement, before noon and end after 2 p.m. for lunch reimbursement, and before
6 p.m. and end after 8 p.m. for dinner reimbursement.
Non -allowable Expenses
The following expenses are not allowable for reimbursement: capital outlay
expenditures (unless specifically included in the contract), contributions, depreciation
expenses (unless specifically included in the contract), entertainment expenses,
fundraising, non sufficient check charges, penalties and fines.
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT
"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."
The undersigned vendor in accorda
(Name of Business)
Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that:
1. Publishes a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and
specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition,
2. Informs employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy
of maintaining a drug -free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and
employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for
drug abuse violations.
3. Gives each employee engaged in Providing the commodities or contractual services that
are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).
4. In the statement specified in subsection (1), notifies the employees that, as a condition of
working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide
by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty
or nolo contenders to, any violation of Chapter 893 (Florida Statutes) or of any controlled
substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no
later than five (5) days after such conviction.
5. Imposes a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance
or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community, or any employee
who is so convicted.
6. Makes a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through
implementation of this section.
As the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this firm complies fully with the
above requirements,
STATE OF
COUNTY OF ftl
(Signs ouqf Re I �p V�qnd e n "t)
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority,
who, after first being sworn by me, (name of
individual signing) affixed his/her signature in the space provided above on this
1Z, day of 200'1/.
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MY commission expjrts, -7
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HOUrY Pukk - State of FWW&
My Cam, Expim Jul 31, 2012
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