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11/30/2024 Agreement Monroe County Purchasing Policy and Procedures ATTACHMENT D.5 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT SUMMARY FORM FOR CONTRACTS $100,000.00 and Under Contract with- Telecom Law Firm PC Contract 9 Effective Date: 11/30/2 Expiration Date: Until terminated. Contract Purpose/Description: Agreement to provide legal consultation seruiees and advice to Monroe County in connection with: Telecommunications site leasing matters; Federal lava and regulations; Drafting and review telecommunications applications; any other matter assigned by the County Attorney Contract is Original Agreement Contract Amendment/Extension Renewal Contract Manager: Abra Campo 3471 County Attorney/Stipp#7 CONTRACT COSTS Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 49,9 9.99 Current Year Portion: $ $20 01(0 00 (must be$100,000.00 or less) (If multiyear agreement then requires BOCC approval,unless the gos�fl cuwuk e wry, ul fl c E'd00,000 00 or Budgeted? Yes❑■ No ❑ Grant: $ County Match: $ Fund/Cost Center/Spend Catewry: 001-00101-6 3'1a-00032 ADDITIONAL COSTS Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ /yr For: (Not included in dollar value above) (e.g. maintenance,utilities,janitorial,salaries,etc.) Insurance Required: YES *NO ❑ CONTRACT REVIEW Reviewer Date In Department Head Signature: Robert B. Shillinger Jose h X. DiNovo Digitally signed by Joseph X DiNw, County Attorney Signature: p Data 2024.02.0113:27:31-05'00' Risk Management Signature: Lisa Abreu Digitally signed by Lisa Abreu Purchasing Signature: Date:2024.02 23 15:5527-05'00' John Quinn Digitally signed by John oulnn OMB 1T/gyp) Signature: Date:2024.0223 17:35:43-05'00• Comments: Revised BOCC 4/19/2023 Page 84 of 105 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONROE COUNTY AND TELECOM LAW FIRM,PC THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this () .day of.....: ......... 2023, by and between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA ("COUNTY"), a political subdivision of the State of Florida whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040, and TELECOM LAW FIRM, P.C. ("ATTORNEY") whose address is 3570'Camino del Rio N. Suite 102, San Diego, California 92108 regarding the retention of ATTORNEY to provide legal advice and consultation services to COUNTY. WHEREAS, it is in the public interest of COUNTY to have legal consultation as set out below, and WHEREAS, the ATTORNEY has agreed to provide legal consultation to the COUNTY as set forth herein, and WHEREAS, the COUNTY and ATTORNEY intend their relationship to be an attorney-client, legally privileged relationship. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. THE CLIENT The Client is the COUNTY, acting by and through its duly elected and appointed officers and its employees. 2. THE ATTORNEY ATTORNEY is a Professional Corporation that is registered as a California Corporation named above and whose legally authorized signature appears at the bottom of this Agreement. No member of ATTORNEY is licensed to practice state law in Florida. ATTORNEY has been retained to provide specialized counsel to Monroe County in connection with wired and wireless telecommunications and related matters. ATTORNEY may not outsource this work without full written disclosure to,and prior written approval from,the COUNTY acting through the County Attorney. 3. TERM OF AGREEMENT This Agreement, and consultation by ATTORNEY, are effective upon execution by ATTORNEY and acceptance and approval by COUNTY in accordance with COUNTY'S policies, ordinances, or governing statutes. The consultation shall continue until terminated by either the COUNTY, or by the ATTORNEY, in accordance with ethical requirements and/or the terms of this Agreement. 4. SCOPE OF THE WORK ATTORNEY's consultation is limited to providing legal consultation services and advice to COUNTY, Attorney's Client ("Client") in connection with: a. Telecommunications site leasing matters; b. Federal law and regulation matters; c. Drafting of telecommunications applications and reviews of such applications; and d. Any other matter assigned in writing by the County Attorney and acknowledged and accepted in writing by ATTORNEY. 4.1 Professional abilily to perform work,apnointment of contract mana e ATTORNEY warrants that it is a law firm authorized by law to engage in the performance of the activities herein described as to federal law, and to advise COUNTY through the COUNTY ATTORNEY as to related local law considerations, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in these contract documents. ATTORNEY designates Mr. Robert C. May III, Esq. (California Bar No. 291483) and Dr. Jonathan L. Kramer(California Bar No. 244074) as the co-contract managers and shall at all times exercise independent, professional judgment and shall assume professional responsibility for the services to be provided. ATTORNEY warrants that neither ATTORNEY nor any authorized timekeepers of ATTORNEY will represent COUNTY in any court or tribunal but are retained to assist the COUNTY ATTORNEY in the performance of COUNTY ATTORNEY's duties. 4.2 Management of timeeeners ATTORNEY is responsible for managing the matter cost-effectively and competently, e.g.,by ensuring that additional timekeepers are competent,properly supervised,efficient,and in compliance with the terms of this Agreement as well as with all ethical obligations set forth in the Rules of Professional Responsibility of the Florida Bar. 5. REVIEW OF ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS AND POTENTIAL CQZE CTI S OF MU,HL BEFORE INITIATING Q,rJEULTATION ATTORNEY has conducted a thorough investigation and determined that neither ATIORNEY nor his or her firm has any ethical impediment, real or potential, including but not limited to conflicts of interest, to consulting with COUNTY. To the extent that any ethical impediment,real or potential, is discovered or ever arises,ATTORNEY shall immediately inform COUNTY in writing of the impediment(regardless of whether ATTORNEY believes he or she has taken all steps necessary to avoid the impediment and regardless of whether ATTORNEY believes that the impediment is insubstantial or questionable), make full disclosure of the situation to COUNTY, obtain COUNTY'S express, written consent to continue the consultation of the other client,and take all other reasonable steps to avoid or mitigate the impediment.Notwithstanding the foregoing, COUNTY understands and agrees that ATTORNEY may in the future- after this agreement has terminated-represent clients before COUNTY in unrelated matters. 6. ATTORNEY shall submit to COUNTY invoices with supporting documentation acceptable to the Clerk on a schedule as set forth in the contract. The total dollar amount of this contract shall not exceed $49,999.99 (the "CAP") without prior written approval of the Monroe County Administrator or the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners if the total dollar amount exceeds the Purchasing Authority of the County Administrator as set forth in Subparagraph 2(F) of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy, nor is ATTORNEY obligated to perform any work that would cause it to exceed the CAP without such prior written approval. Acceptability to the Clerk is based on generally accepted accounting principles and such laws, rules and regulations as may govern the Clerk's disbursal of funds. All services provided with respect to this agreement will be billed on a current basis with monthly invoices sent to COUNTY that will contain full detail as to the specific effort, hourly rates, and reimbursable expenses incurred by ATTORNEY on COUNTY'S behalf. 6.1 Attorney Fee (Hourly) 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. The following minimum billing documentation and timekeeper requirements are a condition precedent to payment by the COUNTY. 6.2. Non-billable time ATTORNEY will bill COUNTY only for time reasonably and necessarily incurred to render professional services on COUNTY'S behalf in accordance with this Agreement. Time attributable to billing questions is not billable. Time expended by timekeepers who have not been approved by COUNTY is also not billable. <Balance of page intentionally left blank' 1 6.3. Hourly Rates.and Changes to hourly rates The ATTORNEY has agreed to rates as more fully set forth below: Approved Timekeepers: Nail Hour�,y_Rate: Mr. ROBERT C. MAY, Partner $450.00 Dr. JONATHAN L. KRAMER, Partner $450.00 Mr. MICHAEL JOHNSTON, Partner $430.00 Ms. SOPHIE GEGUCHADZE, Senior Associate $430.00 Mr. DAVID NAGELE, Senior Associate $430.00 Mr. JUSTIN BLACKWELL, Associate $400.00 Paralegals $150.00 Clerks $120.00 With the written approval of the County, additional timekeepers may be utilized by the ATTORNEY and billed at the following rates: Attorneys-Partners $450.00 Attorneys_,Senior Associates $430.00 Attorneys-Associates $400.00 Paralegals $150.00 Clerks $120.00 Each year after 2024, on the anniversary of this Agreement, the rates shown in the tables above will automatically increase at a rate of 5%per year over the prior year. If a matter is on-going after 2025,the ATTORNEY will seek an amendment to this Agreement to adjust the rates accordingly. The Agreement is budgeted at a not-to exceed amount of$49,999.99. ATTORNEY will charge no more than the hourly rate quoted above throughout the duration of the matter unless otherwise agreed in writing and approved by COUNTY in the same manner as Agreement. The hourly rates to be changed by the lawyers and paralegal are reviewed annually and, should ATTORNEY determine that a rate adjustment is warranted for this engagement, the COUNTY will be notified in advance of any change. 6.4. Discounts to other Clients The rates set forth above may be discounted rates from the current hourly rates charged to other clients of ATTORNEY. ATTORNEY has agreed that these are special rates applicable to the COUNTY for this particular matter. 6.5. Timekeepers As used in this Agreement, the term "timekeeper" shall include ATTORNEY and other ATTORNEYS and individuals identified in paragraph 6.3 of this Agreement who will be providing services under this Agreement and who will bill the COUNTY for their services in accordance with this Agreement. 4 6.51. Duplication of effort Unless COUNTY approval is obtained, ATTORNEY will not have more than one timekeeper bill for attendance at meetings,including meetings with COUNTY representatives,and internal conferences. However, with advance COUNTY request or approval, ATTORNEY may have more than one timekeeper present at the meetings in this matter and each attorney and timekeeper shall be paid at their rate established in paragraph number 6.3. In the event that more than one person attends, only the time of the person with the highest rate will be billable. ATTORNEY is not permitted to use this matter to provide on the job training for a timekeeper. Approval for action on the part of the ATTORNEY may be accomplished by letter, email, or verbally by the County Attorney or his/her designee, if verbal approval is given the attorney may verify that approval by email to ATTORNEY or CLERK(as necessary for billing purposes). 6.5.2. Timekeeper changes Timekeepers approved by the COUNTY are listed in paragraph 6.3 of this Agreement, and may be amended from time to time,upon mutual agreement of the COUNTY and the ATTORNEY, to evidence the then-current circumstances.Additional timekeepers may be added by amendment to this agreement and approval by the Monroe County Administrator. In the event that additional timekeepers providing services,which are to be billed to COUNTY,are to be added,then their hourly rates shall be provided to COUNTY in advance, and,upon written approval by the COUNTY,their rates and billing practices shall comply with the requirements of this Agreement. COUNTY expects to receive discounts or other concessions so that any increases or changes in timekeepers will not result in unnecessary or unreasonable charges to COUNTY, e.g., for training, internal conferences, and management. 6.6. Existing work product To the extent the ATTORNEY makes use of existing work product, e.g., in the form of research previously performed for another client, then ATTORNEY shall bill only that time expended in using that work product for COUNTY. In other words,no premium,markup, or other adjustment shall be made to COUNTY bill for time spent on work already performed. 7. BILLING OF FEES AND EXPENSES 7.1. Monthly ATTORNEY shall comply with the following requirements as to billing fees and expenses as a condition precedent to COUNTY'S obligation to pay each bill: Unless otherwise agreed in a writing signed by the COUNTY, bills shall be issued monthly by ATTORNEY within fifteen(15) days after the close of each month. ATIORNEY understands that COUNTY requires prompt bills in part to facilitate effective management of the consultation and fees. 7.2. Bill format ATTORNEY shall provide detailed, itemized bills which shall, at a minimum: 5 7.2.1 aescription Provide a general description of the matter, to include the name of the COUNTY department or constitutional officer, if not indicated in the title of the matter, for which consultation services are being performed (e.g. Richard Roe v. Monroe County-EEO CIaim); a description of the work performed in enough detail so that each item is distinguishable from other listed items and sufficient to allow COUNTY to determine the necessity for and reasonableness of the time expended, the services performed, the project or task each service relates to, the subject and purpose of each service, and the names of others who were present or communicated with in the course of performing the service. For example, simply the word "research" is not acceptable,more detail about the type of research and what was determined by the research is necessary. 7.2.2 Personnel Clearly identify each timekeeper performing services in conjunction with each entry. Clearly identify all persons who are not full-time lawyers employed by the ATTORNEY'S firm (including paralegals, employees of ATTORNEY with their titles, subcontractors, independent contractors, temporary employees, and outsourcing providers). Personnel who are not listed as additional timekeepers will not be paid unless approved in writing under the requirements of this Agreement. 7.2.3 Time Records Record the time expended by each timekeeper separately. In those situations where the minimum billing increment exceeds the actual time spent on a task and several of these "minor" tasks are performed, it is expected that the services will be aggregated until the total actual time spent meets the minimum billing increment. 7.2.4 Totals and By Task State the amount of time expended by each timekeeper broken down for each task. 7.2.5 Summ= of Rate It is understood that the billing rate is a per hour as set forth in paragraph number 6.3. In a summary at the beginning or end of the bill,the current hourly rate for each timekeeper,the total time billed by each timekeeper in that bill, the product of the total time and hourly rate for each timekeeper, the total fees charged, and reconciliation between the amount charged and any applicable estimated or budgeted amount,by task, will be provided.In addition,each monthly statement will show the aggregate billing for that matter from the commencement of the matter through the currently billed month. 7.3. Expenses COUNTY will pay the actual, reasonable cost of the following expense items if incurred in accordance with the guidelines below (a copy of the form used by the COUNTY may be provided for your convenience) and promptly itemized in ATTORNEY'S monthly bill: 6 7.3.1 Reimbursable expenses Actual cost for necessary long distance telephone calls, telecopying at $.25 per outgoing page,overnight or expedited delivery,couriers,photocopying at$.15 per page,postage,court fees, and other expenses approved in advance by COUNTY. In order to receive reimbursement, ATTORNEY must attach copy of invoice from overnight or expedited delivery, couriers, long distance carriers and indicate which calls are related to this agreement. All charges shall be reasonably documented on invoices to demonstrate that the charge is related to this Agreement. 7.3.1.1. Expedited or emenzencv services ATTORNEY is expected to avoid using 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. 7.3.1.2. Computemed 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 ensure that the charges are reasonable and necessary. ATTORNEY is expected to pass through to COUNTY any discounts or other arrangements that reduce the cost of computerized services. All charges shall be reasonably documented on invoices to demonstrate that the charge is related to this Agreement. 7.3.1.3. Photoc=ing ATTORNEY is encouraged to use outside copying services if this will reduce the cost of large volume copying, provided that these expenses are efficient, cost-effective, and incurred and billed in accordance with this Agreement. ATTORNEY is responsible for ensuring that all copying complies with copyright obligations.All charges shall be documented on invoices to demonstrate that the charge is related to this Agreement. 7.3.1.4. Transcripts Transcripts will not be ordered without prior approval from COUNTY, including the terms upon which the Transcripts may be ordered. 7.3.1.5 Travel Expenses Travel expenses within the ATTORNEY'S local area, defined as a radius of 50 miles from the timekeeper's office, will not be reimbursed and time in transit is not billable. Travel expenses outside the local area of ATTORNEY may only be reimbursed if the travel was approved in advance by COUNTY. Reimbursable travel expenses are the cost of 7 transportation by the least expensive practicable means (e.g., coach class air travel), the cost of reasonable hotel accommodations,and the cost of transportation while out of town(e.g.,by cab or rental car, whichever is reasonable, at the Iowest available rate). Cab fare to and from the originating airport is reimbursable. Expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 112.061, Florida Statutes for "approved travelers" and of Monroe County Code Article XXVI and shall be summarized on the Monroe County Travel Form by ATTORNEY with all applicable receipts attached thereto. 7.3.1.6 Travel Time Time spent in transit outside ATTORNEY'S local area may be billed only if ATTORNEY or time-keeper is unable to avoid traveling by using other forms of communication or it is determined by the County Attorney that travel is in the COUNTY'S best interest. Travel by more than one timekeeper at the same time to the same destination is allowed with approval from COUNTY ATTORNEY. In order to be reimbursed for airline tickets,the boarding pass or an electronic copy of an electronic boarding pass shall be attached to the invoice. Approved travel time during normal business hours, defined weekdays from 8.30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., will be billed at the hourly rate listed for the timekeeper in paragraph 6.3 of this Agreement. Approved travel time outside of normal business hours will be billed at one-half the hourly rate listed for the time-keeper in paragraph 6.3 of this Agreement. 7.3.2. Noa-reimbursable expenses The following expenses will in no event be reimbursable without written approval by County Attorney and approval by the Board of County Commissioners: 7.3.2.1. Personal and Office Costs Meals for timekeepers not related to travel, overtime, word processing or computer charges, personal expenses,expenses that benefited other clients,expenses for books,costs of temporary employees, periodicals or other library materials, internal filing or other document handling charges,clerical expenses, stationery and other supply expenses, utilities, and any other expense that is either unreasonable or unnecessary. (The fact that ATTORNEY charges other clients or that other firms charge their clients for an expense does not make it reasonable or necessary under this Agreement.) 7.3.2.2. ExRerts. consultants, su ort services, outsourced services, etc. ATTORNEY is not authorized to retain experts, additional counsel, consultants, support services, or the like, outside ATTORNEY'S law firm, without approval by County Attorney. If agreed to, ATTORNEY will be responsible for selecting and managing the services of others so that their services and expenses will be rendered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including terms applicable to ATTORNEY. ATTORNEY will manage others to obtain cost-effective services for COUNTY. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, ATTORNEY shall obtain a written retainer agreement, in a form which may be 8 specified by COUNTY, from each service provider, with bills from each provider being sent to both ATTORNEY and COUNTY. 7.3.2.3 Temporary Staffing ATTORNEY will not bill COUNTY for the time and expenses of temporary employees, including so-called "Temps" or contract ATTORNEYS or other staff from outside companies, nor "outsource" or delegate work, nor charge for summer associates, law clerks, or student clerks, (collectively "temporary staff even if not temporarily employed) without full advance disclosure of the employee's temporary or short-term status to COUNTY, including disclosure of the actual amount paid or to be paid to the individual.Unless COUNTY expressly agrees in writing to paying additional amounts after full disclosure by ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY may not charge COUNTY more than the actual cost paid by ATTORNEY. 7.3.2.4. Expenses passed through at actual 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 timekeeper or incurred by other approved personnel (such as experts, consultants, support services personnel, or outsourced services personnel). 7.3.2.5. Overhead not charged to Coun COUNTY will not pay for any "expense" items that are, in fact,part of ATTORNEY'S overhead, which should be included within ATTORNEY'S fee, the determination of which expenses fall into this category is strictly within the discretion of the COUNTY. 7.3.3. Advance approval of expenses ATTORNEY shall obtain approval from COUNTY ATTORNEY before incurring any expense in excess of$1,000.00 if ATTORNEY expects to be reimbursed for that expense. COUNTY, in its discretion, may refuse to pay any expense for which approval was not obtained by ATTORNEY. 7.3.4. 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. 7.3.5. Eaense d eafter terminatio Upon termination of the consultation, 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 consultation. 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, full cooperation. 9 7.4. Bill and expense documentation ATTORNEY must maintain supporting documentation for invoices until at least one year after the termination of the consultation. This documentation shall be made available by ATTORNEY to COUNTY (or COUNTY'S designated representative, including an accountant, the County Clerk or County Clerk's representative, or legal bill auditor) upon COUNTY'S written request. ATTORNEY agrees to cooperate with any examination of this documentation and ATTORNEY'S fees and expenses, e.g., by responding promptly and completely to any questions COUNTY or its designated representative may have. 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 or, at the option of the COUNTY, delivered to the COUNTY for storage by the COUNTY, with COUNTY responsible for paying the actual cost of storage. This documentation shall include, for example, original time records, expense receipts, and documentation supporting the amount charged by ATTORNEY for expense items generated by ATTORNEY or his or her firm. COUNTY reserves the right not to pay any fee or expense item for which sufficient documentation or expense item for which sufficient documentation is not available to determine whether the item was necessary and reasonable. 7.5 Entertainment ATTORNEY shall not be reimbursed for costs of entertainment, such as in room movies and alcoholic beverages. Furthermore, only meals for ATTORNEY and/or approved timekeeper shall be reimbursed in accordance with the provisions in this Agreement. 8. 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 Iaw firm. as appropriate. ATTORNEY bills complying with this Agreement are due and payable according to the Prompt Payment Act. If the bill materially fails to comply with the requirements of this Agreement, then it is not due and payable until ATTORNEY remedies its deficiencies. 9. MATTER MANUQEMENT COUNTY will expect that all communications between ATTORNEY, and additional timekeepers, and COUNTY will be reviewed by ATTORNEY and that ATTORNEY will serve as the point of contact for this matter,including billing questions. The COUNTY contact for this Agreement shall be: Robert Shillinger, Esq. Monroe County Attorney 1111 121" Street, Suite 408 Key West, Florida 33040 (305) 292-3470 (office) (305)292-35 I6 (facsimile) Shillin eg r-Boba..monroecounty-fl.goy 10 The ATTORNEY contact for this Agreement shall be: Robert C. May III, Esq., Managing Partner Telecom Law Firm, PC 3570 Camino del Rio N., Suite 102 San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 272-6200 Tripp@TelecomLawFirm.com 9.1. Matter Monitoring COUNTY will be advised promptly by ATTORNEY of all significant facts and developments in the matter so that COUNTY may manage the matter effectively and make informed decisions about the matter and related matters. 9.2. Matt-cr control ATTORNEY shall discuss all significant issues of strategy and tactics with COUNTY before implementation. ATTORNEY is expected to exercise independent professional judgment. 9.3. ATTORNEY 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 and handling of the matter. 9.4. COUNTY Cooperation ATTORNEY agrees that the lawyers employed by the Monroe County Attomey's Office shall have final authority in any matter of consultation by ATTORNEY. ATTORNEY should consult with COUNTY about all opportunities for COUNTY to save money or make use of COUNTY'S expertise and the like. COUNTY may also have personnel and facilities available to reduce the expenses related to the subject matter of this Agreement. 10. 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. 11 10.1 Prohibition a"nst use of information 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 clients of ATTORNEY or his or her firm, without COUNTY'S advance written approval. 10.2 use of Co= for marketingose ATTORNEY is not authorized to identify COUNTY as a COUNTY, e.g., for purposes of marketing or advertising, without COUNTY'S approval, which COUNTY grants for ATTORNEY'S use to identify COUNTY as a client of ATTORNEY. 11. OWNERSHIP QF ATTORNEY FILES AND WORK PRO12UCT 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 written approval, this work product may not be used by ATTORNEY or his or her firm nor disclosed by ATTORNEY or his or her firm to others, except in the normal course of ATTORNEYS consultation with COUNTY in this matter. ATTORNEY agrees that COUNTY owns 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 consultation or matter is ongoing and whether ATTORNEY fees and expenses have been paid in full. 12. 1215PUTE RESOLUTION ATTORNEY and COUNTY agree that if a dispute arises between them that neither shall be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement. 12.1. imputes regarding Attorneys fees or expenses ATTORNEY and COUNTY agree that all disputes regarding ATTORNEYS fees or expenses are to be resolved pursuant to the procedures and practices for mediation by the Attorney Consumer Assistance Program of the Florida Bar. 12.2. imputes regarding intemretation COUNTY and ATTORNEY agree that all disputes and disagreements between them regarding interpretation of the Agreement shall be attempted to be resolved by a meet and confer session between representatives of COUNTY and ATIORNEY. If the issue or issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of both within thirty(30)days after the meet and confer session, then either shall have the right to terminate the Agreement upon ten (10) business days' notice in writing to the other party. 12 12.3 Leaal or Administrative Procedures In the event any administrative or Iegal proceeding is instituted against either the COUNTY or ATTORNEY relating to the formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement, the COUNTY and ATTORNEY each agree to participate, to the extent required by the other, in all proceedings, hearings, processes, meetings, and other activities related to the substance of this Agreement. Institution of any administrative or legal proceeding shall constitute immediate termination of this Agreement. ATTORNEY agrees to forward copies of all documents in his or her possession related to the matter, which is the subject of this Agreement to COUNTY at the time of filing any administrative or legal proceeding. 12.4 ATT Y'S Fees and Costs In the event any administrative proceeding or cause of action is initiated or defended by the COUNTY or ATIORNEY relative to the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing party to the percentage extent that it prevails shall be entitled to an award of reasonable ATTORNEYS fees, and court costs, as an award against the non- prevailing party to the percentage the non-prevailing party loses, and shall include reasonable ATTORNEYS fees, and court costs 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 Rules of Civil Procedure and the usual and customary procedures required by the circuit court of Monroe County and shall take place in Monroe County. 13. 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: <Balance of page intentionally left blank 13 FOR COUNTY: County Administrator and County AttorneyPO Box 1026 1100 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL. 33040 FOR ATTORNEY: Telecom Law Firm, PC ATTN: CLIENT NOTICES Suite 102 3570 Camino del Rio N. San Diego, CA 92108 14. GOVERNING LAA AND This Agreement shall 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, Florida. 15. The entire agreement between the COUNTY and ATIORNEY with respect to the subject matter hereof is contained in this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all oral and written proposals and communications between the COUNTY and ATIORNEY related to this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement shall be deemed waived, amended or modified by either party unless such waiver, amendment or modification is in writing and signed by the party against whom the waiver,amendment or modification is claimed. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their permitted successors and assigns. 16. F ,ORIDA GOVERNMENT-IN THE-50SL LAW ATTORNEY agrees that,unless specifically exempted or excepted by Florida law,the provisions of Section 286.011, 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 term of this Agreement. <Balance of page intentionally left blank 14 17. FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORD$„I,AW 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. Public Records Compliance. ATIORNEY must comply with Florida public records laws including, but not limited to, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and Section 24 of Article I of the Constitution of Florida. The COUNTY and ATTORNEY shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and inspection of, all documents, records,papers, letters or other"public record" materials in its possession or under its control subject to the provisions of Chapter 119,Florida Statutes,and made or received by the COUNTY and ATTORNEY in conjunction with this contract and related to contract performance. The County shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this contract upon violation of this provision by the ATTORNEY. Failure of the ATTORNEY to abide by the terms of this provision shall be deemed a material breach of this contract and the COUNTY may enforce the terms of this provision in the form of a court proceeding and shall,as a prevailing party,be entitled to reimbursement of all attorney's fees and costs associated with that proceeding. This provision shall survive any termination or expiration of the contract. The ATTORNEY is encouraged to consult with its advisors about Florida Public Records Law in order to comply with this provision. Pursuant to F.S. 119.0701 and the terms and conditions of this contract, the ATTORNEY is required to: (1) Keep and maintain public records that would be required by the COUNTY to perform the service. (2) Upon receipt from the COUNTY'S custodian of records, provide the COUNTY with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law. (3) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract if the ATIORNEY does not transfer the records to the COUNTY. (4) Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the COUNTY all public records in possession of the ATTORNEY or keep and maintain public records that would be required by the COUNTY to perform the service. If the ATTORNEY transfers all public records to the COUNTY upon completion of the contract,the ATTORNEY shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the ATTORNEY keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract,the ATTORNEY shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records.All records stored electronically must be provided to the COUNTY, upon request from the 15 COUNTY'S custodian of records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the COUNTY. (5) A request to inspect or copy public records relating to a COUNTY contract must be made directly to the COUNTY, but if the COUNTY does not possess the requested records, the COUNTY shall immediately notify the ATTORNEY of the request, and the ATTORNEY must provide the records to the COUNTY or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time. If the ATTORNEY does not comply with the COUNTY's request for records, the COUNTY shall enforce the public records contract provisions in accordance with the contract, notwithstanding the COUNTY'S option and right to unilaterally cancel this contract upon violation of this provision by the ATTORNEY. An ATTORNEY who fails to provide the public records to the COUNTY or pursuant to a valid public record request within a reasonable time may be subject to penalties under Section 119.10, Florida Statutes. The ATTORNEY shall not transfer custody,release,alter, destroy or otherwise dispose of any public records unless or otherwise provided in this provision or as otherwise provided by law. IF THE ATTORNEY HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 1199 FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE ATTORNEY/CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, BRIAN BRADLEY AT PHONE# 305-292-3470 BRADLEY-BRIAN@MONROECOUNTY-FL.GOV, MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 111112TH Street, SUITE 408, KEY WEST, FL 33040. 18. NO AESIGNMIENTS ATTORNEY shall not assign or subcontract its obligations under this agreement, except in writing and with the prior written approval of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, which approval shall be subject to such conditions and provisions as the Board may deem necessary. This paragraph shall be incorporated by reference into any assignment or subcontract and any assignee or subcontractor shall comply with all of the provisions of this Agreement. Unless expressly provided for therein,such approval shall in no manner or event be deemed to impose any additional obligation upon the Board. 19. TERMINATION Either of the parties hereto may terminate this contract with or without cause by giving the other party fifteen (15) business days' written notice of its intention to do so. 1 19.1 Documents forwarded to COUNTY ATTORNEY agrees to forward to COUNTY along with Notice of Termination or upon receipt of Notice of Termination, depending upon which party terminates the Agreement, copies of all documents in his or her possession of any nature whatsoever related to the ATTORNEY' S consultation with COUNTY or obtained due to ATTORNEY'S consultation with COUNTY. 19.2 Restriction on Communications ATTORNEY agrees not to communicate with the public, including the press, about COUNTY in relation to or about this matter. 20. SEVERABILITY If a term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any extent by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms, covenants,conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby; and each remaining term, covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law unless the enforcement of the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provision of this Agreement would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement. The COUNTY and ATTORNEY agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision. 21. CAPTIONS The captions set forth herein are for convenience of reference only and shall not define, modify, or limit any of the terms hereof. 22. CQNSTITUTIONAL OR STATUTORY DUTIE This Agreement is not intended to relieve,nor shall it be construed as relieving,either the COUNTY or ATIORNEY from any obligation or responsibility imposed upon each by law except to the extent of actual and timely performance thereof by the other, in which case the performance may be offered in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility. Further this Agreement is not intended to authorize,nor shall it be construed as authorizing,the delegation of the constitutional or statutory duties of the COUNTY, except to the extent permitted by the Florida Constitution, state statutes, case law, and, specifically, the provisions of Chapter 125, Florida Statutes. 23. RE-CORDS ATTORNEY shall keep such records as are necessary to document the performance of its services as set forth in 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 17 appropriate records to insure a proper accounting of all collections and remittances in this matter. ATTORNEY shall be responsible for repayment of any and all reasonable audit exceptions which are identified by the Auditor General for the State of Florida, the Clerk of Court for Monroe County, the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County, or their agents and representatives. 24. PULIC 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 them, unless specifically exempted by State Statute,Rules and Regulations of the Florida Bar,or case law.COUNTY shall have the right to terminate this agreement upon violation of this provision by ATTORNEY. The COUNTY and ATTORNEY agree that documents, papers, letters, or other materials produced by ATTORNEY for COUNTY's use are legally privileged and exempted by State Statutes, Rules and Regulations of the Florida Bar, and case law, and that only COUNTY shall maintain such communications once made public and subject to Chapter 119, Florida Statues. 25. MONROE COUNTY CODE E3MCS PROVISION ATTORNEY warrants that he or she has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on his behalf any former COUNTY officer or employee in violation of Section 2-149, Monroe County Code of Ordinances or any COUNTY officer or employee in violation of Section 2-150, Monroe County Code of Ordinances. For breach or violation of this provision the COUNTY may, at its discretion, terminate this Agreement without liability pursuant to Subsection 2- 152(a), Monroe County Code of Ordinances and may also, at its discretion, deduct from the sums owed under the Agreement, or otherwise recover, the full amount of any fee, commission,percentage, gift,or consideration paid to the former or present COUNTY officer or employee. COUNTY employees and officers are required to comply with the standards of conduct delineated in Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, regarding, but not limited to, solicitation or acceptance of gifts, doing business with one's agency, unauthorized compensation, and misuse of public position, conflicting employment or contractual relationship, and disclosure of certain information. 26. 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 an 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, subcontractor, or consultant under an 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 thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. ATTORNEY warrants that neither 18 ATTORNEY nor any authorized timekeeper has been named to the convicted vendor list. 27. ANTI-KICKBACK ATTORNEY warrants that no person has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon any contract or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee,and that no employee or officer of the COUNTY has any interest,financially or otherwise, in this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein. For breach or violation of this warranty, the COUNTY shall have the right to annul this agreement without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct any sums to be paid by COUNTY under this Agreement, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee. 28. MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS Any and all modifications and Amendments of the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing and executed by the County A d m i n i s t r a t o r for Monroe County and by ATIORNEY in the same manner as this Agreement. 29. INDEPENDENT„CQNTRACTOR At all times and for all purposes hereunder, ATTORNEY is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County.No statement contained in this Agreement shall be construed so as to find ATTORNEY or any of the authorized timekeepers, to be the employees of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, and they shall be entitled to none of the rights, privileges or benefits of employees of Monroe County. 30. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW In carrying out ATTORNEY' S obligations under this agreement, ATTORNEY shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to or regulating the provisions of this Agreement, including those now in effect and hereafter adopted. Any violation of said statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall entitle COUNTY to terminate this Agreement immediately upon delivery of written notice of termination to ATTORNEY. 31. LICENSING ATTORNEY warrants that ATTORNEY and additional timekeepers do not presently have and shall not have law license in the State of Florida but shall obtain all other legally required licenses and permits. 32. ATTORNEY agrees that he or she will not discriminate 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 19 action on the part of any party, effective the date of the court order. ATTORNEY agrees 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 VII 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 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 disability; 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 ss. 1210I), as maybe amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code Chapter 14,Article II, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status or age; 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. 33. NON"RELIANCE BY NON-PARTIES 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 any third-party claim or entitlement to or benefit of any service or program contemplated hereunder,and the COUNTY and ATTORNEY agree that neither the COUNTY nor ATTORNEY or any officer, agent, or employee of each 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 under this Agreement. 34. ATTESTATIONS ATTORNEY agrees to execute such documents as the COUNTY may reasonably require, including a Drug-Free Workplace Statement, and a Public Entity Crime Statement. 35. COUNTY AUTHORITY This Agreement has been duly authorized by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida. COUNTY'S performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners. 20 36. DOLD HAM ESS AND INS ATTORNEY certifies that it maintains a minimum professional liability coverage for ATTORNEY and additional timekeepers in the amount of$2 MilIion. ATTORNEY agrees to keep the same amount of coverage or more at all times and to provide proof of said coverage to COUNTY at COUNTY'S request at any time during the term of the Agreement. 37. NO PERSONAL LUDILM No covenant or obligation contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to be a covenant or obligation of any member, officer, agent or employee of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County in his or her individual capacity and no member,officer,agent or employee of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County shall be liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement. No covenant or obligation contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to be a covenant or obligation of any member, officer, agent or employee of ATTORNEY in his or her individual capacity and no member, officer,agent or employee of ATTORNEY shall be liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement. 38. 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. [Balance of page intentionally left blank; Signature page follows] 1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and date first written above. MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MONROE COUNTY ATT OMEY'S OFFICE APPROVED AS TO FORM By: ..._ ww Roman G tesi County Administrator ANT OOUNTY ATTORNEY Date: .._.. y DAB: 1_10a mm2oz TELECOM LAW FIRM, P.C. B&- esident T & Senior Partner Date: November 7 2023 STATE OF: COUNTY OF: Subscribed and sworn to (or armed) before me, by means of❑ physical presence or ❑ online notarization, on . _____ (date) by .. (name of avant). He/She is personally known to me or has produced (type of identification)as identification. (SEAL) NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: 2 A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validi of that document. State of CaliIf' mia County of '' ' N ( y ) me on this Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before dayoff. 2g brMIA VfA��— proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me. AXY AYAi M f3AAC "W"pwk-Ca"fonda Los Anpl"Cow ft Commission/2349720 AV Comm.Exom Feb 24.2025 (Seal) Signature � � 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, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply 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 a 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, Florida Statute, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list." have read the above and state that neither Telecom Law Firm, P.C. nor any officer or employee thereof(Respondent's name) nor any Affiliate has been placed on the convicted vendor list within the last 36 months. (Sig ature) Di' STATE OF: COUNTY OF: Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me, by means of❑ physical presence or ❑ online notarization, on (date) by (name of affiant). He/She is personally known to me or has produced (type of identification) as identification. NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: ........... A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or vaqd!t yof that document. State of Ca ifornia County of Subscribed and sworn to (or affirme , before me on this day of , 204j by VII-AA9, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me. 1M AYANNA UK . Notary Public-Cal tnu La AnWa County COIIHrihOW#2341720 "�� #p Comm.EYOM Feb 24,2025 (Seal) Signatureel�wgfN DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM The undersigned vendor in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that: TELECOM LAW FIRM, PC (Name of Business) 1. Publish 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. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business' 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. Give 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), notify 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. Impose 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. Make 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. (Sign ture) Date: �'�' STATE OF: COUNTY OF: Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me, by means of❑ physical presence or ❑ online notarization, on (date) by (name of affiant). He/She is personally known to me or has produced (type of identification) as identification. NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: 'A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validi of that document. State of C iliforr is County of 111 0 ' Subscri ed and sworn to or affirmed) efore me on his day 20 , by proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me. JAY AYAWM KMC NLN Anon Coui ft Commission 12346720 My Cam.ExWes Feb 24,2025 (Seal) Signature LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE SWORN STATEMENT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 010-1990 MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ETHICS CLAUSE "Telecom Law Firm, P.C." (Company) "...warrants that he/it has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on his/her behalf any former County officer or employee in violation of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010-1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 010-1990. For breach or violation of this provision the County may, in its discretion, terminate this Agreement without liability and may also, in its discretion, deduct from the Agreement 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." (Sign ture) ;r Date: 6 STATE OF: COUNTY OF: Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me, by means of❑ physical presence or © online notarization, on (date) by (name of affiant). He/She is personally known to me or has produced (type of identification) as identification. NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: m rein, A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validi of that document. State of C iforn'a County of j' ' , , Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this day of 20 Y b 1 proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me. JM AYANM SW UN Amebas COW Commbsskn 0 234 M e q Comm.Expkm Feb 24,2025 (Seal) Signature .--^-"i TELEC-1 OP IQ- AL .4CC]RCY CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MMYY) �•---- " 01 r3a12022a24 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu Of such endorsement(s)_ PRODUCER 858-571-9030 CONTACT Michael T. Davidson NAME: Ahern Insurance Brokerage PHONE 858-571-9030 FAX 858-571-9010 1615 Murray Canyon Rd Ste 1050 (AIC,No,Ext): (AIC,No): San Diego, CA 92108 ADDRESS:Info a erninsurance.com Michael T.Davidson INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# INSURERA:QBE Insurance Corporation 39217 INSURED INSURER B: Telecom Law Firm, P.C. 17252 Hawthorne Blvd. #438 INSURER G: Torrance,CA 90504 INSURER D: INSURER E: INOURCR F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. 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N I A (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E L DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT A Lawyer's Prof. LAW-11685-02 11/0112023 11//112024 PER CLAIM 2,000,000 Liability AGGREGATE 2,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS f LOCATIONS f VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) Deductible: $10,000 Per Claim Prior Acts Date: 11/01/2006 CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Monroe County BOCC 1100 Simonton street. Key West, FL 33040 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE I kK--- ACORD 25(2016/03) (D 1900-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD