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DATE: November 7, 2024
TO: Lisa Tennyson, Director
Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition
FROM: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk
SUBJECT: October 16, 2024 BOCC Meeting
The following items have been executed and added to the record:
Q6 Agreement with Capital City Consulting (Nick Iarossi/Andrew Ketchel) for
continuing lobbying services on behalf Monroe County, including specifically in executive
branch to advance the County's pursuit of recurring funding for the implementation of the
Florida Keys Stewardship Act, resiliency funding and other issues as called upon, effective
retroactively to September 1, 2024.
Q7 Agreement with Capitol Group, Inc. (Robert Reyes) for continuing lobbying
services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive branches of State
government effective retroactively to October 1, 2024.
Q8 Agreement with Gray Robinson, P.A. (Ryan Matthews and Dean Cannon) for
continuing lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive
branches of State government effective retroactively to October 1, 2024.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
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KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
AGREEMENT FOR
LOBBYING SERVICES
Between
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
And
CAPITAL CITY CONSULTING
This Agreement("Agreement") made and entered into this 16th day of October, 2024, by
and between Monroe County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, and whose address is
1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida, 33040, its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred
to as "COUNTY," through the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC"), and
Capital City Consulting, a limited liability company of the State of Florida, and whose
address is 124 W. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301, its successors and assigns,
hereinafter referred to as "LOBBYIST", and
WHEREAS, COUNTY desires to employ the professional services of LOBBYIST for the
state executive and legislative branches to advance the County's legislative pursuit of
appropriation and recurring funding for the implementation of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act,
resiliency funding, environmental funding, and other issue areas and services as assigned by the
County Administrator and/or the Legislative Director and agreed to by the LOBBYIST; and
WHEREAS, LOBBYIST have agreed to provide the professional services as
LOBBYISTS for representation as described in this agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and
agreements stated herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, COUNTY and LOBBYIST agree as follows:
1. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This agreement shall be effective upon approval and the
agreement shall continue for a period of 1 year, beginning September 1, 2024. The
County shall have the option to renew the agreement after the original terms,
subject to performance by the LOBBYIST and the availability of County funds.
2. COMPENSATION. The County, in consideration of the LOBBYIST satisfactorily
performing services, shall pay the LOBBYIST a total of $90,000 (Ninety Thousand
Dollars), on invoices submitted by LOBBYIST to the County Administrator's office on a
monthly basis. Invoices must provide sufficient detail to describe work completed under
this Contract. Total Contract shall not exceed $90,000 (Ninety Thousand Dollars)plus the
cost of approved travel expenses. Travel expenses may be paid if approved by the County
Administrator, as long as adequate documentation is provided by LOBBYIST including
but not limited to the exact dates of travel, mileage, costs. Travel expenses are regulated
by the Monroe County Code Sec. 2-106 to 2-112.
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3. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
3.1 LOBBYIST will represent Monroe County specifically to lobby the State of Florida's
Executive Branch Agencies on behalf of Monroe County as requested, including the
Governor's office, and the Department of Environmental Protection to: secure Stewardship
appropriation and recurring Stewardship funding in the Governor's budget,to prevent veto
of Stewardship funding if included in the final budget;to secure Governor and DEP support
for resiliency funding for Monroe County; and to the lobby the Legislature as requested,
and other efforts all at the direction of Monroe County. In addition, LOBBYIST will
monitor all actions of the executive branch that could impact Monroe County's interests in
Florida.
3.2 Effectively communicate COUNTY's pursuit of appropriation and recurring funding
for the implementation of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act to members of the Governor's
office and Cabinet, and executive departments, agencies, offices, commissions and
Legislature of the state of Florida.
3.3 Effectively communicate County's pursuit of resiliency and environmental funding and
other needs and requests with Governor's office, Department of Environmental Protection,
Fish and Wildlife Commission, and any other agencies as requested.
3.4 Upon request, arrange meetings for County Commissioners, County officials, and staff
with key officials and members of the Executive and Legislative branches of state
government and other entities as Governor's Office, Cabinet, and state agencies re:
County's pursuit of appropriation and recurring funding for the implementation of the
Florida Keys Stewardship Act, resiliency funding, and other appropriations as requested.
3.5 Be available on a 24-hour basis during any Regular Session, extended session, or
special session, committee week, and at other times as requested, as necessary.
3.6 Attend weekly team strategy meetings, legislative committee meetings, briefings, and
hearings, during session and interim committee weeks, and report on assignment; and
participate in meetings,conference calls, and provide verbal or written reports to COUNTY
at other times, as directed by the Director of Legislative Affairs.
3.7 Consult with County Commissioners, County Administrator, Director of Legislative
Affairs, County Attorney, and such other persons designated by the Contract Administrator
and take any necessary action, as determined by the County Administrator and Director of
Legislative Affairs.
3.8 Prepare and submit written reports, as may be required by the Director of Legislative
Affairs,regarding the status of assignment,progress made to achieve such matters, an end-
of-session report upon the conclusion of any regular or special session and a written report
on each monthly invoice provided by the LOBBYIST during the period covered by the
invoice.
LOBBYIST agrees to comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations in its representation of COUNTY under this agreement. In accordance with
Florida reporting obligations required of lobbying firms, the firm must report percentages
of this fee allocated to the legislative and executive branch services. Based on our previous
experience and the nature of your issues, we project the work to be allocated 50% toward
executive branch lobbying efforts and 50%toward legislative.
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4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. By executing this Agreement,
LOBBYIST makes the following express representations and warranties to the COUNTY:
4.1: The LOBBYIST is professionally qualified to act as the LOBBYIST for the Scope of
services and is licensed to provide the designated services by all public entities having
jurisdiction over the LOBBYIST and the scope of services;
4.2: The LOBBYIST shall maintain all necessary licenses,permits or other authorizations
necessary to act as LOBBYIST until the LOBBYIST'S duties hereunder have been fully
satisfied.
4.3: The LOBBYIST has become familiar Monroe County's legislative issues and
priorities.
4.4: The LOBBYIST shall prepare all documents, if required, by this Agreement in such
a manner that they shall be accurate, coordinated and adequate for use in the subsequent
implementation phases and shall be in conformity and comply with all applicable law,
codes and regulations. All Documents shall be reviewed by the County Attorney, or his
designee, prior to being approved by the BOCC. The LOBBYIST warrants that the
documents prepared as a part of this Agreement will be adequate and sufficient to
accomplish the scope of services, therefore, eliminating any additional cost due to missing
or incorrect information.
4.5: The LOBBYIST assumes full responsibility to the extent allowed by law with regards
to his performance and those directly under his employ.
4.6: The LOBBYIST'S services shall be performed as expeditiously as is consistent with
professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the scope of services.
4.7: LOBBYIST is an independent contractor under this Agreement. Services provided by
LOBBYIST, or subcontractor(s), shall be subject to the supervision of Capital City
Consulting. In providing the services, LOBBYIST and its agents shall not be acting and
shall not be deemed as acting as officers, employees, or agents of the COUNTY, nor shall
they accrue any of the rights or benefits of a COUNTY employee.
4.8: The LOBBYIST shall, without additional compensation,promptly correct any errors,
omissions, deficiencies, or conflicts in the work product of the LOBBYIST or its
subcontractors, or both.
5. COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITIES. COUNTY shall provide information in its
possession upon request from LOBBYIST as needed for the Project including objectives,
schedule, constraints and criteria. COUNTY shall designate a representative to act on the
COUNTY'S behalf with respect to the Project. The COUNTY or its representative shall
render decisions in a timely manner pertaining to documents submitted by the LOBBYIST
in order to avoid unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential progress of the
LOBBYIST'S services. Prompt written notice shall be given by COUNTY through its
representative to LOBBYISTS if COUNTY becomes aware of any fault or defect in the
Project or non-conformance with the Agreement Documents. Any information that may be
of assistance to the LOBBYIST to which the COUNTY has immediate access will be
provided as requested.
6. WRITTEN NOTICE. Any notices under this Agreement sent by the parties shall be
deemed to have been duly served if delivered in person to the individuals and addresses
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listed below, or if delivered or sent by first class mail, certified,return receipt, or by courier
with proof of delivery.
6.1:All written correspondence to the COUNTY shall be dated and signed by an authorized
representative of the LOBBYIST. The correspondence shall be directed to:
Christine Hurley, County Administrator,
and Lisa Tennyson, Director of Legislative Affairs
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida 33040
With a copy to:
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney
1111 121h Street, Suite 408
Key West, FL 33040
6.2: Notice to the LOBBYIST shall be delivered to:
Nick Iarossi and Andrew Ketchel, Capital City Consulting
124 W. Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. LOBBYIST agrees it shall not contract for or accept
employment for the performance of any work or service with any individual, business
corporation, or government unit that would create a conflict of interest in the performance
of its obligations under this Agreement. LOBBYIST further agrees it will neither take any
action nor engage in any conduct that would cause any County employee or official to
violate the provisions of Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, relating to ethics in government.
7.1 No LOBBYIST under contract with the county shall engage in any employment or
contractual relationship with any entity, which employment or contractual relationship
would or could be adverse to the COUNTY or which would or could interfere with the
LOBBYIST's work on behalf of the COUNTY. Such relationship includes, but is not
limited to, representing a client whose interest is currently in opposition to the interest of
the COUNTY; serving as a consulting or testifying as an expert witness in litigation against
the county;representing persons or entities before any board or agency of the county; or any
other contractual relationship of whatever kind or nature in which the consultant uses his
professional expertise or provides professional services in such a manner that a different
person or entity benefits at the expense of the COUNTY in a given transaction between
other person or entity in the county.
A position in opposition to a County position may take the form of an adverse policy
position or fiscal impact on the County, either direct or indirect. A position in opposition
to a County position is not limited to a position that conflicts with an express provision of
the legislative package adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. It may also arise
in other areas. Not every County interest can be anticipated or enumerated in the County's
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legislative package, and issues arise and change over the course of the legislative process.
It is incumbent on the LOBBYISTY to remain mindful of the County policy and fiscal
interests and positions vis-a-vis other clients.
7.3 If actual or perceived conflict arises, the LOBBYIST must advise the County
Administrator immediately in writing, provide sufficient information concerning the
conflict,and seek a waiver of the conflict. The County Administrator shall report the conflict
to the Board of County Commissioners.
Once a conflict waiver request has been received by the County, the County Administrator,
in consultation with the County Attorney may take any action regarding the waiver request,
including by not limited to the following: 1) allow a waiver and allow the LOBBYIST to
continue to represent both the County and the other parry; 2) disallow a waiver and require
the LOBBYIST to choose between representing the County or the other parry, or to
discontinue representing the other parry; 3) allow a limited waiver and require the
LOBBYIST to continue to represent both the County and the other parry under whatever
limitations or restrictions the County Administrator, in consultation with the County
Attorney, determines to be appropriate. Any such actions by the County Administrator shall
only be effective until the Board of County Commissioners has considered the conflict
action.
The Board of County Commissioners may take any action necessary, such as termination
or waiver or partial waiver, to address the conflict of interest disclosed by the LOBBYIST.
Waiver of any conflict of interest or termination of this Agreement is expressly
reserved to the Board.
8. INSURANCE. The LOBBYIST shall provide proof of insurance showing that County is
an additional insured on all policies except workers' compensation and shall maintain the
required insurance at all times that this Agreement is in effect. In the event the completion
of the scope of services (to include the work of others) is delayed or suspended as a result
of the LOBBYIST'S failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the
LOBBYIST shall indemnify the COUNTY from any and all increased expenses resulting
from such delay.
8.1: The coverage provided herein shall be provided by an insurer with an A.M. Best
Rating of VI or better, that is licensed to business in the State of Florida and that has an
agent for service of process within the State of Florida. The coverage shall contain an
endorsement providing sixty (60) days' notice to the COUNTY prior to any cancellation
of said coverage. Said coverage shall be written by an insurer acceptable to the COUNTY
and shall be in a form acceptable to the COUNTY.
8.2: LOBBYIST shall obtain and maintain the following policies:
A. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of Florida.
B. Comprehensive business automobile and vehicle liability insurance covering claims for
injuries to members of the public and/or damages to property of others arising from use
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of motor vehicles, including onsite and offsite operations, and owned, hired or non-
owned vehicles, with One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) combined single
limit. If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be: Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($50,000) per person, One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000)
per occurrence, and Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000)property damage.
C. Commercial general liability covering claims for injuries to members of the public or
damage to property of others arising out of any covered act or omission of the
LOBBYIST or any of its employees, or agents , including Premises and/or Operations,
Products and Completed operations, personal injury liability, and expanded definition
of property damage. The minimum limits acceptable shall be: Three Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($300,000) Combined Single Limit (CSL). If split limits are provided, the
minimum limits acceptable shall be: One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) per
person, Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) per occurrence, and Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($50,000) property damage. An occurrence Form Policy is
preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made policy, its provisions should
include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective date of this Agreement. In
addition,the period for which claims may be reported should extend for a minimum of
twelve (12) months following the acceptance of work by the County.
D. LOBBYIST shall provide to the COUNTY certificates of insurance or a copy of all
insurance policies including those naming the COUNTY as an additional insured. The
COUNTY reserves the right to require a certified copy of such policies upon request.
9. HOLD HARMLESS. The LOBBYISTS covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners from any and all claims for
bodily injury (including death), personal injury, and property damage (including property
owned by Monroe County) and any other losses, damages, and expenses (including
attorney's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided
by LOBBYISTS or any of its Subcontractor(s) in any tier, occasioned by the negligence,
errors, or other wrongful act of omission of the LOBBYISTS or its Subcontractors in any
tier, their employees, or agents.
In the event the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or
suspended as a result of the LOBBYISTS's failure to purchase or maintain the required
insurance, the LOBBYISTS shall indemnify the County from any and all increased
expenses resulting from such delay.
The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance
requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement.
10. SECTION HEADINGS. Section headings have been inserted in this Agreement as a
matter of convenience of reference only, and it is agreed that such section headings are not
a part of this Agreement and will not be used in the interpretation of any provision of this
Agreement.
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It. OWNERSHIP OF THE PROJECT DOCUMENTS. The documents, if any, prepared
by the LOBBYIST for this Project belong to the COUNTY, and may not be reproduced
and copied without acknowledgement and permission of the COUNTY.
12. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. The LOBBYIST shall not assign its right hereunder,
except its right to payment, nor shall it delegate any of its duties hereunder without the
written consent of the COUNTY. Subject to the provisions of the immediately preceding
sentence, each party hereto binds itself, its successors, assigns and legal representatives to
the other and to the successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party.
13. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. Nothing contained herein shall create any
relationship, contractual or otherwise, with or any rights in favor of, any third party.
14. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. This contract consists of the Agreement and its
attachment. In the event of any conflict between any of the contract documents, the one
imposing the greater burden on the LOBBYIST will control.
15. PUBLIC ENTITIES CRIMES. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the
convicted vendor list following a conviction for public entity crime may not submit a bid
on contracts to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a
contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public
work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to public entity, may not be awarded
or perform work as a contractor,supplier, subcontractor,LOBBYIST 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 of the Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY
TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
By signing this Agreement, LOBBYIST represents that the execution of this Agreement
will not violate the Public Entity Crimes Act(Section 287.133,Florida Statutes). Violation
of this section shall result in termination of this Agreement and recovery of all monies paid
hereto, and may result in debarment from COUNTY's competitive procurement activities.
In addition to the foregoing, LOBBYIST further represents that there has been no
determination,based on an audit,that it or any subcontractor has committed an act defined
by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, as a "public entity crime" and that it has not been
formally charged with committing an act defined as a "public entity crime" regardless of
the amount of money involved or whether LOBBYIST has been placed on the convicted
vendor list.
LOBBYIST will promptly notify the COUNTY if it or any subcontractor is formally
charged with an act defined as a "public entity crime" or has been placed on the
convicted vendor list.
16. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. LOBBYIST shall maintain all books, records, and
documents directly pertinent to performance under this Agreement in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. Each party to this
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Agreement or its authorized representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to such
records of each other parry to this Agreement for public records purposes during the term
of the Agreement and for four years following the termination of this Agreement. If an
auditor employed by the COUNTY or County Clerk determines that monies paid to
LOBBYIST pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this
Agreement, the LOBBYIST shall repay the monies together with interest calculated
pursuant to Sec. 55.03, of the Florida Statutes, running from the date the monies were paid
by the COUNTY.
17. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, INTERPRETATION, MEDIATION, WAIVER OF
JURY TRIAL. 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. In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is
instituted for the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, COUNTY and
LOBBYIST agree that venue shall lie in Monroe County, Florida, in the appropriate court
or before the appropriate administrative body. The Parties waive their rights to a trial by
jury. The COUNTY and LOBBYIST agree that, in the event of conflicting interpretations
of the terms or a term of this Agreement by or between any of the parties, the issue shall
be submitted to mediation prior to the institution of any other administrative or legal
proceeding.
18. SEVERABILITY. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement (or
the application thereof to any circumstance or person) 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 provisions of this Agreement would
prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement. The COUNTY and
LOBBYIST 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.
19. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS. The COUNTY and LOBBYIST agree that in the
event any cause of action or administrative proceeding is initiated or defended by any parry
relative to the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing parry shall
be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs, as an award against the non-
prevailing parry, and shall include attorney's fees, and courts costs, in appellate
proceedings. Mediation proceedings initiated and conducted pursuant to this Agreement,
prior to or following initiation of any cause of action or administrative proceeding, shall be
in accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and usual and customary
procedures required by the circuit court of Monroe County.
20. BINDING EFFECT. The terms, covenants, conditions,and provisions of this Agreement
shall bind and inure to the benefit of the COUNTY and LOBBYIST and their respective
legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
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21. AUTHORITY. Each parry represents and warrants to the other that the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary
County and corporate action, as required by law.
22. CLAIMS FOR FEDERAL OR STATE AID. LOBBYIST and COUNTY 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 shall be approved by each parry prior to submission.
23. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS. COUNTY and
LOBBYIST agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be resolved by
meet and confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If the issue or
issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of the parties, then any parry shall have the
right to seek such relief or remedy as may be provided by this Agreement or by Florida
law. COUNTY and LOBBYIST specifically agree that no parry to this Agreement shall be
required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement.
24. COOPERATION. In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted
against either parry relating to the formation, execution, performance, or breach of this
Agreement, COUNTY and LOBBYIST agree to participate in all proceedings, hearings,
processes, meetings, and other activities related to the substance of this Agreement or
provision of the services under this Agreement.
25. NONDISCRIMINATION. LOBBYIST and COUNTY agree that there will be no
discrimination against any person, and it is expressly understood that upon a determination
by a court of competent jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred, this Agreement
automatically terminates without any further action on the part of any parry, effective the
date of the court order. LOBBYIST and COUNTY agree to comply with all Federal and
Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to nondiscrimination.
These include but are not limited to: 1) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-
352) which prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, and 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 handicaps; 4)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,
as amended (42 USC ss. 6101- 6107) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;
5) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92-255), as amended, relating
to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; 6) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse
and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91-616), as
amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7)The
Public Health Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as
amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; 8)Title VIII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s.3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC s. 12101 Note), as may be amended from time to time,
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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,
disability, 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 hereto, or the subject matter of, this Agreement.
26. CODE OF ETHICS AND ETHICS CLAUSE. COUNTY agrees that officers and
employees of the COUNTY recognize and will be required to comply with the standards
of conduct for public officers and employees as 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; misuse of public position, conflicting
employment or contractual relationship; and disclosure or use of certain information.
LOBBYIST 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.
27. NO SOLICITATION/PAYMENT. The LOBBYIST and COUNTY warrant that, in
respect to itself, it has neither employed nor retained any company or person, other than a
bona fide employee working solely for it,to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has
not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than
a bona fide employee working solely for it, any fee, commission,percentage, gift, or other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
For the breach or violation of the provision,the LOBBYIST agrees that the COUNTY shall
have the right to terminate this Agreement without liability and, at its discretion, to offset
from monies owed, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission,
percentage, gift, or consideration.
28. PUBLIC ACCESS. The LOBBYIST and COUNTY shall allow and permit reasonable
access to, and inspection of, all documents, papers, letters or other materials in its
possession or under its control subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes,
and made or received by the LOBBYIST and COUNTY in connection with this
Agreement; and the COUNTY shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement
upon violation of this provision by LOBBYIST.
Public Records Compliance. LOBBYIST 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 LOBBYIST 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 LOBBYIST 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 LOBBYIST. Failure
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of the LOBBYIST 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 parry, 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 LOBBYIST 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 LOBBYIST is
required to:
(1) Keep and maintain public records that would be required by the Countyter 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 LOBBYIST
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 LOBBYIST or keep and maintain public records that would be
required by the County to perform the service. If the LOBBYIST transfers all public
records to the County upon completion of the contract, the LOBBYIST shall destroy any
duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records
disclosure requirements. If the LOBBYIST keeps and maintains public records upon
completion of the contract, the LOBBYIST shall meet all applicable requirements for
retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the County,
upon request from the 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 LOBBYIST of the request, and the LOBBYIST must
provide the records to the County or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a
reasonable time.
If the LOBBYIST 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 LOBBYIST. A LOBBYIST who fails to provide the
public records to the County or pursuant to a valid public records request within a
reasonable time may be subject to penalties under sectionl 19.10, Florida Statutes.
The LOBBYIST 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.
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IF THE LOBBYIST HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
LOBBYIST'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(a,MONROECOUNTY-FL.GOV, MONROE COUNTY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 1111 12TH Street, SUITE 408, KEY WEST, FL
33040.
29. NON-WAIVER OF IMMUNITY. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28,
Florida Statutes, the participation of the LOBBYIST and the COUNTY in this Agreement
and the acquisition of any commercial liability insurance coverage, self-insurance
coverage, or local government liability insurance pool coverage shall not be deemed a
waiver of immunity to the extent of liability coverage, nor shall any contract entered into
by the COUNTY be required to contain any provision for waiver.
30. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES. All of the privileges and immunities from liability,
exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules and pensions and relief, disability, workers'
compensation, and other benefits which apply to the activity of officers, agents, or
employees of any public agents or employees of the COUNTY, when performing their
respective functions under this Agreement within the territorial limits of the COUNTY
shall apply to the same degree and extent to the performance of such functions and duties
of such officers, agents, volunteers, or employees outside the territorial limits of the
COUNTY.
31. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Non-Delegation of
Constitutional or Statutory Duties. This Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be
construed as, relieving any participating entity from any obligation or responsibility
imposed upon the entity by law except to the extent of actual and timely performance
thereof by any participating entity, in which case the performance may be offered in
satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility. Further, this Agreement is not intended to,
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
statute, and case law.
32. 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 LOBBYIST and the COUNTY agree that neither the LOBBYIST nor the
COUNTY or any agent, officer, or employee of either shall have the authority to inform,
counsel, or otherwise indicate that any particular individual or group of individuals, entity
or entities, have entitlements or benefits under this Agreement separate and apart, inferior
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to, or superior to the community in general or for the purposes contemplated in this
Agreement.
33. COUNTY FORMS.By signing this Agreement, LOBBYIST has sworn or affirmed to the
following requirements as set forth in the Public Entity Crime Statement,Ethics Statement,
Drug-Free Workplace Statement and Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized
Companies List as set forth in more detail in this Agreement.
34. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY. No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be
deemed to be a covenant or agreement of any member, officer, agent or employee of
Monroe County in his or her individual capacity, and no member, officer, agent or
employee 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.
35. ASSIGNMENT/SUBCONTRACT. LOBBYIST 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.
36. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. At all times and for all purposes under this
agreement the LOBBYISTS are independent contractors and not employees of the Board
of County Commissioners for Monroe County. No statement contained in this agreement
shall be construed so as to find the LOBBYISTS or any of their employees, contractors,
servants, or agents to be employees of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County.
37. TERMINATION
A. In the event that the LOBBYIST shall be found to be negligent in any aspect of service,
the COUNTY shall have the right to terminate this agreement after five days written
notification to the LOBBYIST.
B. Either of the parties hereto may cancel this Agreement without cause by giving the
other party thirty (30) days written notice of its intention to do so.
C. Scrutinized Companies: If the County determines that the LOBBYIST has submitted a
false certification under Section 287.135(5), Florida Statutes or has been placed on the
Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel,the
County shall have the option of (1) terminating the Agreement after it has given the
LOBBYIST written notice and an opportunity to demonstrate the agency's
determination of false certification was in error pursuant to Section 287.135(5)(a),
Florida Statutes, or (2) maintaining the Agreement if the conditions of Section
287.135(4), Florida Statutes, are met.
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38. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. LOBBYIST in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087
hereby certifies that LOBBYIST shall:
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.
The person authorized to sign the Agreement certifies that LOBBYIST complies fully with
the above requirements.
39. VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS
LOBBYIST agrees and certifies compliance with the following:
Section 287.135, Florida Statutes prohibits a company from bidding on, submitting a
proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of any amount
if, at the time of contracting or renewal,the company is on the Scrutinized Companies that
Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged
in a Boycott of Israel. Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, also prohibits a company from
bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or
services of $1,000,000 or more, that are on either the Scrutinized Companies with
Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum
Energy Sector Lists which were created pursuant to s. 215.473, Florida Statutes, or is
engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.
As the person authorized to sign on behalf of LOBBYIST,I hereby certify that the company
identified above as "LOBBYIST" is not listed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott
Israel List or engaged in a boycott of Israel and for Projects of$1,000,000 or more is not
listed on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the Scrutinized
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:Companies with Activities•in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List;or engaged in business .
operations in.Cuba or.Syria. .
I understand that pursuant•to Section 287.135; Florida:Statutes, the submission of.a false :
certification may subject company to civilpena ties; attorney's fees, an d/or costs. I.furtber
understand that any contract with the County may be :terminated, at the option of the
County, if the company is found to have submitted a false certification or has been placed : .
: : on the Scrutinized Companies.that Boycott Israel List or engaged in a boycott of Israel or : .
.placed on the Scrutinized .Companies wit •Activities in Su an List or the Scrutinized
•Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List or been engaged in :
business operations in Cuba or. Syria.
Note: The List are available at the following Department:of Management Services Site:
http://w wv.dms.myflorida.com/business±operations/state purchasing/vendor_information/con
victed_suspended_discriminatory_complaints_vendor_lists . : . :
40. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number
of:cOuntefparts, each of.Whicli shall a e regardedt as an:origina ,all of Which. a k en together. er
• shall constitute one and the same instrument and any of the parties hereto•may execute this •
. Agreement by signing any such.counterpart. .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this.Agreement to be executed by its duly :
apthorized representative.
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AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING TO NONCOERCIVE CONDUCT
FOR LABOR OR SERVICES
EntityNVendorName: Capital City Consultinq, LLC
Vendor FEIN: 01-0759013 Andrew Ketchel, Partner
Vendor's Authorized Representative:
(Name and Title)
Address: 124 W. Jefferson Street
City: Tallahassee State: FL zip: 32301
Phone Number: (850)222-9075
Email Address: Andrew@cccfla.com with cc to Breannah@cccfla.com
As a nongovernmental entity executing,renewing,or extending a contract with a government entity,Vendor
is required to provide an affidavit under penalty of perjury attesting that Vendor does not use coercion for
labor or services in accordance with Section 787.06, Florida Statutes.
As defined in Section 787.06(2)(a), coercion means:
1. Using or threating to use physical force against any person;
2. Restraining, isolating, or confining or threating to restrain, isolate, or confine any person without
lawful authority and against her or his will;
3. Using lending or other credit methods to establish a debt by any person when labor or services are
pledged as a security for the debt,if the value of the labor or services as reasonably assessed is not
applied toward the liquidation of the debt, the length and nature of the labor or service are not
respectively limited and defined;
4. Destroying,concealing,removing,confiscating,withholding,or possessing any actual or purported
passport, visa, or other immigration document, or any other actual or purported government
identification document, of any person;
5. Causing or threating to cause financial harm to any person;
6. Enticing or luring any person by fraud or deceit; or
7. Providing a controlled substance as outlined in Schedule I or Schedule II of Section 893.03 to any
person for the purpose of exploitation of that person.
As a person authorized to sign on behalf of Vendor,I certify under penalties of perjury that Vendor does not
use coercion for labor or services in accordance with Section 787.06. Additionally, Vendor has reviewed
Section 787.06, Florida Statutes, and agrees to abide by same.
Certified By: Andrew Ketchel who is authorized
to sign on behalf of the above referenced company.
Authorized Signature:
Print Name:Andrew Ketchel
Title: Partner
DATE(MMIDD/YYYY)
A�" CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
09/16/2024
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 CONTACT Tina Graham
NAME:
Brown&Brown Insurance Services,Inc. a/cNr o Ext: (850)656-3747 a/c,No): (850)656-4065
3520 Thomasville Rd.,Ste.500 E-MAIL Tina.Graham@bbrown.com
ADDRESS:
INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC#
Tallahassee FL 32309 INSURERA: Twin City Fire Insurance Company 29459
INSURED INSURER B: Zenith Insurance Company 13269
Capital City Consulting,LLC INSURER C: Continental Casualty Company
124 W Jefferson St INSURER D:
INSURER E:
Tallahassee FL 32301 INSURER F:
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 24-25 Master 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 CONTRACTOR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAYBE 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.
INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY EFF POLICY EXP
LTR INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY LIMITS
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000
CLAIMS-MADE FX OCCUR PREM SDAMAGES Ea oNcurDreme $ 1,000,000
MED EXP(Any one person) $ 10,000
A Y 21SBAVL3409 09/12/2024 09/12/2025 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000
GEN'LAGGREGATE LIMITAPPLIES PER: APPROVED BY RISK MANAGEMENT GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000
X PRO- ❑ LOC BY x�..--- "" PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000
POLICY El
OTHER: DATE $
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,000
WAIVER N/A_YES_ Ea accident
ANYAUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $
A OWNED SCHEDULED 21SBAVL3409 09/12/2024 09/12/2025 BODI LY I NJ U RY(Pe r accide nt) $
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS
X HIRED �/ NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $
AUTOS ONLY /� AUTOS ONLY Per accident
X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 5,000,000
A EXCESS LAB CLAIMS-MADE 21SBAVL3409 09/12/2024 09/12/2025 AGGREGATE $ 5,000,000
DED I X1 RETENTION $ 10,000 $
WORKERS COMPENSATION X1 STER ATUTE EORH
AND EMPLOYERS'LIABI LI TY Y/N 1,000,000
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $
B OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? N/A Z127447309 10/25/2023 10/25/2024
(Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000
If yes,describe under 1,000,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $
Professional Liability Per Claim $1,000,000
C 6052148721 09/12/2023 09/12/2025 Aggregate $2,000,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required)
Employee Dishonesty Coverage$50,000-Policy Number 21SBAVL3409
Cyber Liability Coverage$1,000,000 per Occurrence/$2,000,000 Aggregate-Policy#H23NGP218952-00/9-12-2024 to 9-12-2025(Houston Casualty
Company)
Additional Insured applies to the General Liability as per Policy Form SS 00 08.30 Day Notice of Cancellation applies to the General Liability as per Policy
Form SS 12 24.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Key West FL 33040
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