Item P07BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: May 21, 2008 Division: COUNTY ATTORNEY
Bulk Item: `j"t Staff Contact Person: Natileene W. Cassel
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of amendment to the contract with Michael Casey, Esq. of the firm of
Epstein, Becker & Green, P.A. to advise the County on employment issues,
employment investigation, and personnel issues which have a potential for litigation
and in which the County Attorney has a conflict. This Amendment raises the cap on
the contract from $75,000.00 to $85,000.00.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The original contract with outside counsel was necessary because the County
Attorney occasionally has a conflict in employee issues, at which time the County
needs to be able to'have counsel available. The original cap on the contract amount
should be increased to cover the cost of outstanding invoices for litigation which the
firm has completed.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
In April of 2005 the Board of County Commissioners approved Michael Casey, Esq.
of the firm of Epstein, Becker & Green, and P.A. to handle employee related issues
which the County Attorney is unable to handle due to a conflict. This firm also
handles the labor negotiations with the Teamster Local.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Amend to increase the total contract
amount from $75,000 to $85,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval.
TOTAL COST: $ BUDGETED: YES NO
COST TO COUNTY: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: YES _ NO X AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty OMBIPurchasing Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA Item#
FIRST AMENDMENT
TO MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
LEGAL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
EPSTEIN, BECKER, & GREEN, P.A.
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT is entered into on the day of April 2008, to
the Legal Services Agreement with the firm of Epstein, Becker, & Green, P.A., dated
April 1, 2005.
WHEREAS, the parties have an ongoing agreement to provide professional
services to Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to continue the agreement between them; and
WHEREAS, the duties under the contract have increased due to further litigation
in the area covered by Epstein, Becker, & Green, P.A., and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and
considerations, the parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
I. EXHIBIT A. SECTION 3.2 shall be amended as follows:
"3.2 Limitations to Scope of Representation: Attorney shall consult
directly with the County Administrator. If a formal charging
document is filed by any party instituting litigation, or the Attorney
determines that it is in the best interest of the County to initiate
litigation on any of the issues the Attorney has been handling under
this Agreement, the Agreement is automatically terminated. The
Attorney shall notify the County Administrator and the County can
determine who will represent the County in the litigation; nothing in
this Agreement shall preclude the Attorney from handling said
litigation. The total fees and costs to be incurred under this
Agreement shall be increased from Seventy-five Thousand Dollars
($75,000) to a cap of Eighty -Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000). This
represents a Ten. Thousand Dollar ($10,000) increase for payment of
any outstanding invoices and to have a small reserve for future cases.
County Attorney's office will NOT act as co -counsel with Attorney
under this Agreement."
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2. This Amendment shall be retroactive to September 1, 2007, in order to include
any fees and costs for work done during the time frame from September 1, 2007 and the
date of this amendment.
3. The remaining terms of the Agreement, not inconsistent herewith, shall remain in
full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have been executed this Agreement
as of the date first written above.
Attest:
Danny L. Kohlage, Clerk
By:
Deputy Clerk
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Board of County Commissioners
Of Monroe County
By:
Charles Sonny McCoy, Mayor
Date:
AT ORNEY:
Signature
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STAPI-DLEGAE P.V-ffCES AGRE4 EJ�Mi i-f
no BOARD OF COUNTY COWZMMION-M OFi MONROE COUNW, IFLOREDA,as the
legislature and governing beady of Monroe County, Florida, and in accordance with the ewers
enumerated in Section 125.01, Florida Statutes ff ouaty") and h9chael Casey of the ffim of
Epstein, Becker, & Green ('Attorney'j hereby enter into this Agrement regarding the retention of
Attomey by County to provide legal advice and services:
1. Clieaata The Client is the County, and to the extent ethically permissible, its elected and
appointed officers and its' employees, unless County advises Attomay otherwise. In the event that
cannotAftompy ethic&y rqxwent individuals in addition to County, Attorney shall advise County in
writing ofthat fact immediately.
I Matter: Attorney has been retained by Coutq in connection with the matter described in
ExWbit As Attorney represents that he or she is competent and available to Dandle that matter. In the
event that additional matters we assigned by County to Attorney, this agreement shall apply to
tlaose matters as well, unless a separate Agreement is required by the County.
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3.3. Term of Agreement wdRepresentation: This Agmerment and representation by
Attorney is effective upon acceptance and approval by County in accordance with County's policies,
ordinances, or governing sMates. The representation shall continue until terminated by either the
County, or by the Attorney in accordance with ethical requirements.
4. Aftorney Fee ourly)4 Attorney will be paid for his or her services based on the number of hours
expended on behalf of County (rounded to the nearest tenth hour for each time entry), not to include
time billable to or compensated by other clients, multiplied by the Attorney's hourly rate as set forth in
Exhibit A. The following minimum billing documentation and time -keeper requirements are a
condition precedent to payment by the County.
401. lion- ' leble time-. Attorney will bill County only for time reasonably and
necessarily incurred to render professional services on County, behalf in accordance with this
Agreement. Time attributable to billing questions is not billable. Time expended by time-k
who have not been approved by County as indicated on EiMbit A is also not billable.
4-2. Ch-%Rges to houdy rates; Attorney will charge no more than the hourly rate quoted in
Exhibit A throughout the duration of the matter, unless otherwise agreed in writing signed by
County.
4-3. Meoungs to other C1Eeats- The rates Attomey win chargeCounty
lowest
rates charged by the same tkne-k"� to other
provided to other clients,Attorney and approved time-keeperswillalsp providem on the same
basis to County.
4.5. ExMing work product.- To the extent the Attorney makes use of existing work product,
e.g., in the form of research previously performed for another County, then Attorney may bill only
that time expended in using that work product for County. In other words, no prenuurn, markup, or
other adjustment may be made to bill County for time spent on work already performed.
.6. Travel: Travel restrictions, including restrictions on billing time during travel, are
set forth below.
S. Rill. g of Fees and Eapens ., Attorney shy comply with the following requirements as
to billing fees and expenses as a condition precedent to County's obligation to pay each bill:
5.1. Monthly h .- Unless otherwise agreed in a writing signed by the County, bills shall be
issued monthly by Attorney within 15 days after the close of each month. Attorney understands that
County requires prompt bills in part to facilitate effective management of the representation and
fees.
S.Z. Bill format: Attorney shall provide detailed, itemized bills which shall, at a.
minimum:
.. ` OWV.2nd BY TWk Sties the a laount of time (mpandled by each eke er
day (and, wiflun each day, broken down by tasL wh= inore flm one project or task was
worked upon within the sane day).
5.2.8 DigitnYEIedronic Copy. County is currently using Time Matters and Time
Billing sOfware in the County Attorney's office, and prefers that an electronic reporting
software which can be incorporawd into the County's software data base for tracking and
reporting purposes be used by ,Attorney. Attorney should discuss the capabilities of
Attorney's billing system with County before rendering the first bill. County should
receive a digital, electronic/computerized version of each bill, together with a paper copy, to
facilitate bill review.
5.3. uses: County will pay the actual, reasonable cost of the following expense
items if incurred in accordance with the guidelines below and promptly itemized in
Attorney's monthly bill:
5.3.1 Reimbursable expenses. Actual cost for necessary long distance telephone
telecopying at.25 per outgoing page, overwght or expedited delivery, couriers,
phou=pying at $.15 per page, postage, court fees, and other a approval In advance by
County or as listed below:
5.3.1.1. Expedited or emmergency seii°vim, Attorney is expected to avoid wing
expedited or emergency services, such as express delivery services, couriers, telecopying,
overtime, and so on, unless necessary because of unexpected. developments or extremely
short deadlines. County may refuse to pay for any such expenses when incurred routinely or
because of Attorney's failure to manage the matter efficiently.
5.3.1.2• Computerized research: Attorney is expected to use computerized
research services cost-effectively to reduce time spent on research, for example, while closely_
monitoring computerized research to insure that the charges are reasonable and necessary.
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Ato ey Is expzerd to p3m tbmugh to County any dis u-Tis or o ernents tl t
reduce the cost of computerized services.
5.3.1.3. Photocopying: Attorney is encouraged to use outside copying services to
reduce the cost of large -volume copying, provided that these expenses are ergeieM wst_
effective, and incurred and billed in accordance with this Agreement. Attorney is
responsible for insuring that all copying complies wilt copyright obligations.
-3e2m Non -reimbursable empens a The following expenses will in no event be
reimbursable, unless specifically weed to in advance in a writing signed by County:
5-3-2s2- Exper , co"Sultonts, suppOR t se ct , OuutsOurced se eces, de— Attorney
is not auth0ji7_ed to retain experts, additional coun,;e1, consultants, support services, or the
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5.3.2.3. Expenses not passed through at nctuai cost. County will not pay any
markup for expenses. County will only reimburse the .Attorney for their actual approved
out-of-pocket costs and expenses, whether incurred personally by an approved time-
keeper or incurred by other approved personnel (such as experts, consultants, support
services personnel, or outsourced services personnel).
5.3.2.4. Ove±head not charged to County. County will not pay for any
"expertise" items that are in fact part of Attorneys overhead which should be included
within Attorney's fee.
5.3.3. Advance approval of expenses. In addition to the items noted above,
Attorney shall obtain advance approval from County before incurring any expense in
excess of $1,000.00 if Attorney expects to be reimbursed for that expense. County may
refuse to pay any expense for which advance approval was not obtained by
Attorney.
5.3.4. Copies of receipts for expenses. Attorney shall include copies of
receipts for all expenses with the itemized monthly bill. County may refuse to pay any
expense item for which documentation is not provided by Attorney.
5.3.5. Expenses (Bud fees) after termination. Upon termination of the
representation, Attorney shall promptly bill County for any remaining reimbursable
expenses and fees. County may refuse to pay any fees or expenses not billed within 45
days of termination of the representation. Attorney is also expected to cooperate
promptly with all aspects of termination and, if applicable, transition to other counsel.
Payment for fees and expenses is contingent upon prompt, fall cooperation.
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6. Payment terms: Attorney's request for payments and reimbursements may be
made in either the Attorney's name or the name of the Attorney's law farm, as
appropriate. Attorney bills complying with this Agreement are due and payable upon
receipt. If the bill materially fails to comply with the requirements of this Agreement,
then it is not due and payable until its deficiencies are remedied by Attorney. County is
entitled to a 1% prompt payment discount if a bill is paid within 15 days of receipt by
County or correction of deficiencies by Attorney, whichever is later, (or if the bill is
satisfied by funds held by Attorney, e.g., in a trust account). County shall not be liable
for interest or other late charges awnless specifically agreed to in advance in a writing
signed by County.
7. Budgets. Attorney will, within. thirty (30) days after the effective date of this
Agreement, prepare an estimate or budget of the likely costs, by task, of this matter,
including fees and expenses, and a plan for handling the matter. Attorney will update
the budget and plan at least once every three months. In the event that .Attorney obtains
inforrraation indicating that the budget (or any line item) may be exceeded by more than
five percent, he or she will notify County of that immediately in a written statement
accompanying each bill, preferably in tabular forts. Attorney will reconcile the budget
with each month's bill, e.g., by explaining whether the billed amounts, by task, are
more or less than the amounts budgeted therefor. County shall have the right not to pay
any amounts that are over budget or not included within the budget.
G. Staffing and matter mmnagement. Attorney has been retained specifically because
Attorney, personally, is understood by County to be able to handle this matter.
Employment of additional individuals, whether attorneys, paralegals, or others, who
will bill time to County is not permitted without the advance written approval of
County.
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.3. Matter managemanL Attorney is responsible for managing the matter
cost-effectively and competently, e.g., by insuring that additional tune -keepers are
competent, properly supervised, efficient, and in compliance with the terms of this
Agreement as well as with ethical obligations.
8.4. Communications. County will expect that all communications between
Attorney and County will be reviewed by Attorney and that Attorney will serve as the
Point of contact for this matter, including billing questions. The point of contact for this
matter at County is the County Attorney or the individual specifically identified in
Exhibit A.
.5. Case moaitoHmg. County will be advised promptly by Attorney of all
significant facts and developments in the matter so that County may manage the smatter
effectively and made informed decisions about strategy, tactics, settlement, schedanling,
costs, and other related matters. County will promptly receive from Attorney copies of all
orders, opinions, pleadings, briefs, memoranda (internal and external), correspondence,
and any other document material to the subject matter of this Agreement, such that the
County will have a current, up-to-date, "'mirror" copy of the County's file maintained
by Attorney. For discovery materials or exhibits that are lengthy, Attorney should
discuss them with County before providing a copy. Documents available in digital
electronic/computerized form should be provided in that form in lieu of paper copies.
Additionally, Attorney may be required to submit, on a monthly basis, a case status and
progress report to be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners. The format of
the report shall be in the form required by the County Attorney.
8.6. Case control. Attorney shall discuss all significant issues of strategy and
tactics, including motions, discovery, pleadings, briefs, trial preparation, experts, and
settlement, with County before implementation. Attorney is expected to exercise
independent professional judgment, but to implement the decisions of County as
expressed to the County by the County Attorney.
8.7. A orney cooperation. Attorney will cooperate with County or County's
representatives to promptly provide all information County requests or needs about the
subject matter of this Agreement and Attorney's bills.
G.S. County cooperation. Attomey should consult with County about all
opportunities for Counter to save money or make use of County's expertise to assist in,
e.g., responding to, 4iscovery, prepaaing for trial, locating experts, and the like. County
may also have personnel and facilities available to aeduce the oxp roses related to
the subject matter of this Agreement.
9� Confidentiality and public relations: Attorney is not authorized to waive or release
any privilege or other protection of information — confidential, secret, or otherwise —
obtained from or on behalf of County. Attorney is to keep all confidential, privileged,
or secret information confidential. This requirement is perpetual, i.e., it will continue
even after the termination of the relationship and this Agreement. This requirement is
also intended to prohibit Attorney from using information obtained from or on behalf of
County, including work product prepared at County's expense, for other client's of
Attorney or his or her firm, without County"s advance written approval. Attorney is not
authorized to identify County as a County, e.g., for purposes of marketing or
advertising, without County's prior approval. Upon termination of the representation,
.Attorney agrees to return promptly all information obtained from or on behalf of
County to County. Attorney is not authorized to communicate with the public,
including the press, about County or this matter without the advance approval of
County.
10. Ownership of .Attorney files and work product: Attorney understands that all
files and work product prepared by Attorney or his or her firm at the expense of County
(or for which County is otherwise billed) is the property of County. Without County's
prior written approval, this work product may not be used by Attorney or his or her
firm nor disclosed by Attorney or his or her farm to others, except in the normal course
of Attorney's representation of County in this matter. Attorney agrees that County ovens
all rights, including copyrights, to materials prepared by County or by Attorney on
behalf of County. Attorney shall notify County in writing at least 60 days in advance of
destroying any such records and, in the event that County requests that they be
preserved, shall preserve them at least one additional year (with County responsible for
paying the actual cost of storage). Attorney shall provide County with prompt access to
(including the ability to make copies of) all attorney files and work product, regardless
of whether the representation or matter is ongoing and whether attorney fees and
expenses have been paid in full.
f f.. Dispute resolution: Attorney and County agree that all disputes regarding
A.ttorney's fees or expenses are, to be resolved pursuant to the procedures and practices
for mediation by the, Attorney Constuner Assistance Program of the Florida Bar.
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22. Governing ia�v, moditicaiiou of dmfis Agiree eat, entire agreee ene: This
Agreement is to be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Florida and with the
ethical requirements of that jurisdiction. The Agreement may not be modified in any
way without the express, Written agreement of both parties. This represents the entire
agreement of the parties.
13. Monroe County Code Ethics Provision= This provision is found in Section 18.
below.
14. Time Keeper Defined: As used in this Agreement, the term "time keeper" shall
include .Attorney and other attorneys and individuals identified in Exhibit .A who will
e providing services under this Agreement and who will bill the County for their
services in accordance with this Agreement.
.15. Methods of Approval and Consent By County: Any consents or approvals
required by this Agreement to be made by the County shall, unless the context
expressly states otherwise, be made by the County Attorney or an authorized Assistant
County Attorney in written form, to include but not limited to hand-written, typed,
or printed notes, electronic mail, letters, or facsimile transmissions.
16. Florida Govc meat -in -the -Sunshine Law: Attorney agrees that, unless
specifically exempted or excepted by Florida law, the provisions of Chapter, 120,
Florida Statutes, generally require full and public discussion of matters to be voted
upon by the Board of County Commissioners. Attorney agrees to consult with the
County Attorney's office concerning the application of the Sunshine law from time to
time concerning specific circumstances that may arise during the terns of this
Agreement.
17. Florida Public Records Low: Attorney agrees that, unless specifically exempted
or excepted by Florida law or Rules and regulations of The Florida Bar, the provisions
of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, generally require public access to all records and
documents which may be made or received under this Agreement. Attorney agrees to
consult with the County Attorney's office concerning the application of the Public
Records Law from time to time concerning specific circumstances that may arise during
the term of this Agreement.
18. County's Standard Contract Terns:
18.1 No .Assignments. Without the priorwritten consent from the County,
Attorney shall not assign or transfer this Agreement.
10.2 Entire Agreement. The entire agreement between the County and
Attorney with respect to the subject mattes' hereof is contained in this Agreement. This
Agreement supersedes all prior oral and written proposals and communications
between the County and Attorney related to this Agreement. No provision of this
Agreement shall be deemed waived, amended or modified by either party unless such
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waiver, amemh e t or modification is in vi-fiting and signed by the party against wilom
the waiver, amendment or modificatioaa is clairncd. dais A Bement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their permitted successors and
assigns.
. 18.4 Captions. The captions set forth herein are for convenience of reference
only and shall not define, modify, or limit any of the terms hereof.
18.5 Governing Low and Venues This Agreement shalt be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida applicable to contracts
.made and to be performed entirely in the State. Venue for any legal action which may
arise out of or under this agreement shall be in Monroe County, Florid4,
18-5.1 Conflicts in interpretation. The County and Attorney agree that, in the
event of conflicting interpretations of the terms or a team of this Agreement by or
between them, the final interpretation by the County shall apply.
18.5.2 Adjudication of Disputes and Disagreements. The County and
Attorney agree that all disputes and disagreements between them shall be attempted to
be resolved by a.meet and confer session between representatives of the County and
Attorney. If the issue or issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of both within 30
days after the meet and confer session, then either shall have the right to seek such
relief as may be provided by this Agreement or by Florida.. law.
1 o5.4 Legal Obligations and Responsibilities, Non delegation of
' rnsti tar nai oR, Stat?t<a ry Duties. This agreement is not intended to relieve, nor
it
13.6 A. oraey's Fees nad Costs. In the event any administrative proceeding or
cause of action is initiated or defended by the County or Attorney relative to the
enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled
to an award of reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, investigative, and out-of-pocket
expenses, as an award against the non -prevailing party, and shall include reasonable
attorney's fees, court costs, investigative, and out-of-pocket expenses in appellate
proceedings. Mediation proceedings initiated and conducted pursuant to this
,agreement or as may be required by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be
conducted in accordance with the Florida Mules of Civil Procedure and usual and
customary procedures required by the circuit court of Monroe County.
18.7 Records. Attorney shall maintain all books, records, and documents
directly pertinent to performance under this Agreement, including the documents
referred to in Sections 5.4 and 10 of this Agreement, in accordancewith generally
accepted accounting principles, consistently applied. Upon ten (10) business days
written notice to the other, representatives of either the County or Attorney shall have
access, at all reasonable times, to all the other party's books, records, correspondence,
instructions, receipts, vouchers and memoranda. (excluding computer software)
pertaining to work under this Agreement for the purpose of conducting a complete
independent fiscal audit. Attorney shall retain all records required to be kept under this
Agreement for a minimum of five years, and for at least four years after the termination
of this agreement. Attorney shall keep such records as are necessary to document the
performance of the agreement and expenses as incurred, and give access to these
records at the request of the County, the State of Florida or authorized agents and
representatives of said government bodies. It is the responsibility of Attorney to
maintain appropriate records to insure a proper accounting of all collections and
remittances. Attorney shall be responsible for repayment of any and all audit
exceptions which arc identified by the Auditor General for the State of Florida, the
Clerk of Court for Monroe Counter, the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe
County, or their agents and representatives.
1 .7.1 Public Access. The County and Attorney shall allow and permit
reasonable access to and inspection of, all documents, papers, letters, or other materials
subject to the Florida Public Records Law, as provided in Chapter 119, Florida.
Statutes, and made or received by the them, unless specifically exempted by State
Statute, Rules and Regulations of The Florida Bar, or case law. County shall have the
right to cancel this agreement upon violation of this provision by Attorney.
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1 .9 Authority. Attorney warrants that he and the authorized time keepers are
authorized by law and the Rules and Regulations of The Florida Bar to engage in the
performance of the activities encompassed by this Agreement. if Attorney is a member -�
of a law firm, either as partner, shareholder, associate, or other relationship, Attorney
warrants that he is authorized to enter into this Agreement by Attorney's law firm.
.8.10 Public Entity G ' e State enL Florida law provides that 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 an agreement to provide any goods or
services to a public entity, may not submit a. bid on a agreement 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, sub contractor, or consultant under a agreement 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 slate of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Attorney warrants
the neither Attorney nor any authorized time keeper has been named to the convicted
vendor list.
18.12 Modifications and Amendments. Any and all modifications of the
terms of this agreement shall only be amended in writing and executed by the Board of
County Commissioners for Monroe County and by Attorney.
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1 .15 Licensing and Permits. Attorney warrants that Attorney shall have,
prior to commencement of work under this agreement and at all tunes during said
work, all required licenses and permits whether federal, state, County or City. -
18.16 Non -Discrimination. Attorney shall not discriminate, in its employment
practices and in providing services hereunder, on the basis of race, color, sex, religion,
disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
familial status, or age, and shall abide by all federal and state laws regarding non-
discrimination. Upon a determination by a coin of competent jurisdiction that such
discrimination has occurred, this Agreement automatically terminates without any
fimher action by the County, effective the date of the court order. Attorney is aware of
the provisions of Section 13-101 through 13-106, Monroe County Code, relating to
non-discrimination, and agrees to abide by the Code's nondiscrimination requirements.
18.17 CHai s for State or Federal Aid. The County and Attorney agree that each
shall be, and is, empowered to apply for, seek, and obtain federal and state funds to
further the purpose of this Agreement, provided that all applications, requests, grant
proposals, and funding solicitations by Attorney shall be approved by the County prior to
submission.
18-19 Attestations. Attorney agrees to execute such documents Ps the Coungr may
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reasonable roquires,titcluding a amg-Free Wo1 t#lace Statement, and a public Entity Crime
stalfenlent.
19.23 Eneeudon in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original, all of which
taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument and the County and
.Attorney may execute this Agreement by signing any such counterpart.
THIS AGREEMENT has beep signed and executed by the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, and has been signed and executed by
Attorney, on the dates indicated below, and shall be retroactive to, and effective as of,
April 1, 2005.
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