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KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 3300 Plantation Key„ Florida 33070
DocuSign Envelope ID:67912C49-OF94-416E-B429-AE5989AOC41D
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
EMPLOYEE INTERCHANGE AGREEMENT
(ISLAMORADA,VILLAGE OF ISLANDS)
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYEE INTERCHAl U AGREEMENT
(hereinafter "Amendment") is made and entered into this 4th day of c� 2023, by and
between Monroe County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 1100
Simonton Street,Key West,FL, 33040 (hereinafter "County"), and Islamorada, Village of Islands,
a municipality organized under the laws of the State of Florida, whose address is 86800 Overseas
Highway,Islamorada,FL 33036(hereinafter "Village") (hereinafter,when referred to individually
as "Party" or collectively as "Parties).
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Chapter 112, Part II, Florida Statutes, authorizes the interchange of
employees between governments, including counties and municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Section 112.24, Florida Statutes, provides that the details of an employee
interchange shall be the subject of an agreement between a sending agency and a receiving agency;
WHEREAS, August 6, 2023, the County and the Village entered into an Employee
Interchange Agreement ("Agreement") whereby the Parties agreed that the County would assign
Bryan Cook ("Cook"), Director of Employee Services for Monroe County, to the Village as
receiving agency, to serve as Interim Village Manager; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provided that the initial term of the Agreement would begin
on August 7, 2023 and continue for sixty (60) days, to October 6, 2023 ("Initial Term"), and that
prior to the expiration of the Initial Term, the Agreement would be reviewed by the Village, at
which time the Agreement could be extended for a subsequent term not to exceed sixty (60) days
upon the approval of the Village Council and with the approval of the Monroe County
Administrator; and
WHEREAS, both Parties have indicated that they wish to extend the Agreement for an
additional term, not to exceed sixty (60) days; and
WHEREAS, the County has proposed to assign Ed Koconis, AICP, Administrative
Director for Monroe County, in place of Bryan Cook, who is needed to resume his duties for
Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed that Bryan Cook's assignment as Interim Village
Manager shall end on Friday, September 29, 2023, and beginning October 2, 2023, Ed Koconis
shall be assigned to serve as the Interim Village Manager for the remainder of the term of this
Agreement, as extended.
NOW, THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions contained
herein, the Parties agree as follows:
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RECITALS
1. Pursuant to paragraph (3) of the Agreement (Term of Agreement), the term of the
Employee Interchange Agreement is hereby extended by an additional sixty (60) days, through
December 6, 2023 ("Extended Term").
2. Bryan Cook shall cease to be assigned as the Interim Village Manager at close of
business on September 29, 2023, and Ed Koconis shall be assigned to serve as the Interim Village
Manager beginning 8:00 a.m. on October 2, 2023. Effective October 2, 2023, all references to
"Bryan Cook"or"Cook" shall be revised and replaced with the name"Ed Koconis"wherever they
appear in the Interchange Agreement.
3. Effective October 2, 2023, Exhibit A to the Interchange Agreement (Islamorada
Position Description signed by Bryan Cook) is removed and replaced with Exhibit A attached
hereto(Islamorada Position Description signed by Ed Koconis),which shall be incorporated in the
Interchange Agreement by reference.
4. In all other respects, all terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement remain
unchanged and in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement
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this 4th day of 4 ob r 2023.
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency for BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Monroe County, only: OF MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA
By: n�Fy °l.
Cynthia L. Hall Sr. 1 ss t Count Attorney R� '. 'y y y a Gastes , County Administrator
Date: September 27, 2023
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency for
the use of the Village Council only: ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS
DocuSigned by: L�68FR9
ocuSigned by:
By: 9 O
John J. Quick, Village Attorney Joseph B. Pinder, III, Mayor
Date: 10/4/202 3
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v' + i i the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners on October 18,2023.
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ISLAId ORADA,VILLAGE OF ISLANDS
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« Positron Description
Position Title: Village Manager
Reports To: Village Council
Position Status: Exempt(Pay Grade: g)
General Functions:
Directs and coordinates administration of Village government in accordance with policies determined by Village Council while
performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Position requires the use of Village vehicle in
the performance of duties.
Illustrative Tasks:.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not
exclude there from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the operations, programs, activities and services of all
departments,offices and agencies of the Village,except as otherwise provided by the Charter and other relevant law-
Responds to requests from the Village Council and the public for appropriate action and/or resolution of policy matters
and attendant problems,
Ensures the Village Council is kept abreast of matters pertinent to Village administration.
Provides periodic reports in compliance with the Village Council's requirements and Charter provisions concerniing
the operations, activities and programs of Village departments„offices and agencies subject to the Village Manager's
direction and supervision.
Prepares Village Council meeting agendas, ensuring that the Council is fully apprised of the information contained
therein, and that items on the agenda will not unnecessarily prolong the duration of the meeting at issue.
• Initiates policy recommendations for the Village Council's consideration.
• Conducts agenda review meetings with staff, as needed, to review items proposed for presentation to the Village
Council'.
Recommends the creation of new committees that will advance Village business and operations,.
Negotiates contracts (including collective bargaining agreements), and other legal instruments, in conjunction with
the Village Attorney's Office.
• Executes contracts on behalf of the Village pursuiant to the provisions of the appropriate ordinances.
Appoints, suspends and' terminates all Village employees except those appointed by and responsible to the Village
Council.;, approves promotions, transfers, reclassifications,job evaluations, demotions, disciplinary action and other
related personnel actions,
Manages senior staff including the Deputy Village Manager and department directors.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of all Village departments.
Develops and implements appropriate training i programs for Village employees.
• Prepares and submits the annual operating budget and capital programs to the Village Council in the appropriate
format..
Develops loing-range fiscal managerial plans and strategies.
+ Implements the approved budget and effects a program of budgetary control over expenditures and revenues.
• Submits to the Village Council for public review a report on the financial condition and administrative activities of the
Village at the end of each fiscal year as required by the Village Charter and/or relevant State Law.
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• Attends all Village Council meetings as well as other public meetings scheduled by the Village or in connection with
Village business.
• Represents Village administration before various community organizations, business enterprises and governmental
entities.
• Develops programs and strategies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Village operations, including
appropriate Village staff and/or Council retreats or strategizing sessions.
• Provides guidance and assistance in the development of long and short-range goals for the Village Council's
consideration and implements same upon approval by the Council.
• Encourages and oversees economic and community development efforts including business retention,
redevelopment and recruitment of new businesses.
Possesses the,ability to work in an increasingly culturally diverse community.
Possesses the ability to multitask and adjust to changing situations while maintaining efficiency and effectiveness.
Possesses the ability to deal tactfully, courteously and professionally with all officials and groups, exercising sound
and effective judgment in doing so, ensuring the protection of the Villiage's goodwill.
Requirements for Position:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master's Degree desirable. At least ten (10) years related management experience as department director or manager in a
public sector setting. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public administration. Demonstrated
financial, management, planning, leadership and communication skills- Knowledge of Personal Computer software
application, i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, database, etc.
Physical Requirements-
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone;
use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are
occasionally required to walk and stand and lift and move records and documents weighing 20 pounds or less.Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision:,and the ability to adjust focus. Employees are regularly required to use written
and oral communication skills,- read and interpret data, information and documents,- analyze and solve problems, use math
and mathematical reasoning-, learn and apply new skills and information-, perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent
tasks: and interact with Village staff and other organizations..
Digitallysigned by Ed
Koconis
Ed KoconisDate:2023.09.21 15:18:01
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