Item F23 F23
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE �� i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
November 19, 2024
Agenda Item Number: F23
2023-3286
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Social Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Sheryl Graham
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of a new Agreement for Disposal of Remains between CMJP Operations Inc., d/b/a Dean
Lopez Funeral Home, and Monroe County that provides for a term of one(1)year commencing upon
execution by all parties, with the option to renew for four (4) additional one(1)-year extension terms.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Three (3) local funeral homes throughout Monroe County currently provide cremation and/or burial
services for the County. This is a new agreement between Monroe County BOCC and CMJP Operations
Inc., d/b/a Dean Lopez Funeral Home, for a contract period of one(1)year, with four(4) optional
extension terms. This Agreement represents a $300 rate increase per service from $1200 to $1500 and
is the first rate increase in eleven(11)years. The history of the rate increases is as follows: Prior to
2001, the rate was $450.00. That was the established rate for more than 20 years. In 2001, the rate
increased to $900.00 and remained at that level for 12.5 years until it was raised to $1200.00 in 2013. In
2014, a new agreement was signed by the parties, and has since been extended by one (1)-year or two
(2)-year intervals. This new Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, and amendments thereto, and
sets forth the current understanding between the parties.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
BOCC approved Amendment#6 11/08/2023.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
Yes
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
New one (1)year Agreement(with four(4) optional one (1)-year extensions).
Proof of insurance provided after BOCC approval.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Dean Lopez 6th Am end ment.pdf
Agreement w. CMJP Operations Inc. (dba Dean Lopez Funeral Home) for Disposal of Remains-2024-
2025(FINAL)Legal Apprvd.pdf
Scan 110624 14-05_37.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Need $12,900 extra added to Social Services CC61502, SC00072 Paupers, to cover this increase. 43
X $300 = $12,900
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GVS COURTq°
o: A Kevin Madok, CPA
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�o ........ � Clerk of the Circuit Court& Comptroller Monroe County, Florida
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DATE: December 4, 2023
TO: Sheryl Graham, Director
Social Services
ATTN: Lourdes Francis, Administrator
Social Services
Kim Wilkes Wean, Sr. Administrator
Social Services
FROM: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk
SUBJECT: November 8, 2023 BOCC Meeting
The following items have been executed and added to the record:
F 19 6th Amendment to the Agreement for Disposal of Remains between Dean-Lopez
Funeral Home and Monroe County BOCC/Monroe County Social Services to extend the term of
the agreement by two years to a contract period of 10/16/2023-10/15/2025.
F20 6th Amendment to the Agreement for Disposal of Remains between Allen
Funeral Directors, LLC., d/b/a Allen-Beyer Funeral Home and Monroe County BOCC/Monroe
County Social Services to extend the term of the agreement by one year to a contract period of
10/16/2023-10/15/2024.
F21 7th Amendment to the Agreement for Disposal of Remains between Florida Keys
Funeral Services, LLC., d/b/a Key West Mortuary and Monroe County BOCC/Monroe County
Social Services to extend the term of the agreement by two years to a contract period of
10/16/2023 - 10/15/2025.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
cc: County Attorney
Finance
File
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
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#61 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR DISPOSAL OF REMAINS
DEAN-LOPEZ FUNERAL HOME
MONROE COUNTY
THIS Wh AMENDMENT to Agreement for Disposal of Remains is made and entered
into this 8h day of November,2023, by and between Monroe County, a political subdivision of
the State of Florida,whose address is The Historic Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Suite
2-257, Key West, Florida 33040 (hereafter, "County"), and Dean-Lopez Funeral Home, a
Florida business whose address is 418 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040 (hereafter
"Contractor").
WHEREAS, on the 17lh of September 2014 the County and the Contractor entered into
an Agreement for disposal of remains (hereafter"Original Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, Dean-Lopez Funeral Home is willing and able to provide for disposal of
remains and perfonn related services; and
WHEREAS, Dean Lopez Funeral Home is now owned by Peter E. Batty; however,
Robert Dean is still remaining on staff and operating in a key role as primary mortician; and
WHEREAS, the parties have found the original agreement to be mutually beneficial
now therefore,
IN CONSIDERATION of the following mutual promises and benefits,the parties agree
as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph 1 of the Original Agreement is amended to read as follows:
1. TERM. The tenn of this Amendment is two years beginning October 16,
2023 and terminating on October 15, 2025.
Section 2. All other provisions of the September 17, 2014 Original Agreement not
inconsistent herewith, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEROF,County and Contractor have executed this Agreement as of the date first
written above.
BOARD OF CO TY COMMISSIONERS
r es VIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONRO TY, F D
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q'A, �_ Deputy eputy Clerk ayor/ airman
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WUNESSES. CONTRACTOR
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By:
c-: ED Signature Peter E. Batty
Date: 10/24/2023
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
Monroe County Attorney's Office
Cluistina Cory,Assistant County Attorney 1 796
AGREEMENT
between
MONROE COUNTY,FL
and
CMJP OPERATIONS INC.
d/b/a DEAN LOPEZ FUNERAL HOME
for
Disposal of Remains
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of , 202 ,
by and between the Monroe County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, with
principal offices located at 1100 Simonton Street,Key West,FL 33040(the "County")and Florida
CMJP Operations Inc., d/b/a Dean Lopez Funeral Home, a Florida corporation with principal
offices located at 418 Simonton Street,Key West,FL 33040 (the"Contractor")to provide disposal
of remains and associated services.
WHEREAS, funeral homes throughout the County provide storage refrigerated facilities,
and occasionally provide for disposal of remains at County's cost; and
WHEREAS,the County and CMJP Operations Inc.,d/b/a Dean Lopez Funeral Home,have
had an active contract for disposal of remains in effective since 2013, through a succession by
merger under a different business entity name, with the operative term of services commencing on
October 16, 2014 ("2014 Contract") and subsequently extended by amendments thereafter; and
WHEREAS, the parties mutually agree to terminate the 2014 Contract between Monroe
County and Dean-Lopez Funeral Home [sic],including the amendments thereto,and enter into this
new Agreement in order to update terms and conditions related to the provision of Contractor's
services, to wit: disposal of remains services,rendered for the benefit of the County; and
WHEREAS, the parties find and determine this Agreement is in their best interests,
respectively.
Now therefore,in exchange for good and sufficient consideration, the parties hereby agree
to the following terms and conditions:
1) The Recitals & Termination of Prior Agreement
The parties expressly incorporate the above recitals as true and accurate representations,
and mutually agree to terminate the parties' 2014 Contract with neither party having any
further rights or obligations thereunder.
2) The Work/Services
The Contractor must perform all work for the County required by this Agreement, and as
set forth below:
a. Contractor shall provide at Contractor's place of business refrigerated storage of
deceased individuals transferred to their possession and disposal services as
described herein.
b. The services shall be limited to unclaimed bodies or those for which the County
has made a determination of indigency. Bodies which are claimed by no one,but
for which there are assets to cover the cost of cremation or burial are not covered
by this Agreement. If the County has determined that there was no indigency,but
the funeral home processes through a court of competent jurisdiction a request for
disposal of assets without administration and,as a result,is paid the full amount of
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known assets,which )o less than *|,500.U0 the County shall reimburse the funeral
home the difference between $1,500.00 and the amount received donuu6 the
relevant court proceeding. Court costs may be reimbursed at the discretion of the
County Administrator, or duoiQucc. No funeral service shall be authorized by
County for any deceased individual processed Under this /\grcemooL
c. Contractor abu\l provide to Couo1y an original uccurutu Dcoib Certificate prior to
payment for services. Disposal may be by cremation or delivery of casket tothe
|{cy VVcai Cemetery, or other cemetery designated by the County, [br vault
interment. Cremation ocrviucm include: the y{u1u0od|y required approval by the
Monroe County Medical Examiner D,r cremation, and disposal of remains,
including placement in u temporary container, uol000 otherwise directed by the
County. County ahu|| direct �on1ructur as to the means of disposal, p/hcikcr
cremation orhuria|. {.70unty represents that for each body it directs Contractor to
process and dispose Under this Agreement,C'ounty has una|oonYuul board uNbodiy,
it'applicable, Under Section 4Ob.52, F.S. to dispose.
d. Contractor must Supervise the work force to eoaurc that all workers coodud
themselves and perform their work inu safe and professional manner. Contractor
muat comp|y with all 08HA safety rules and regulations in the operation of
equipment and iu the por6)onunucof|hmwork.
e. Contractor mum/ comply with any and all Federal, State, and local |mv/m and
regUlations now in effect,or hereinafter enacted dUrilIg the tertri of this Agreement,
which are applicable io the Contrac{oc its employees, ugcn1y orouhoontzuctnra, if
any, with respect to the work and services described herein. Contractor shall
maintain throughout the 1eno of this Agreement, appropriate |iccnoca and
insurance as reqUired lot-the operation ofa funeral home. In addition, Contractor
ohu|| obtain burial transit pcuni|y and any other legally required permits for
disposal ur cremation of" ortrunat�roLy deceased individual. Proofo[anyeuch
license(s) shall 6c provided 10 the Couoty uponrmuucaL.
L CVu1rxo1or ugrccm to complete such b)noa as (�ounty decnne necessary in
furtherance of'its ordinances and policies, and any relevant state- and/or federal-
mandates. The forms may ino|ude, 6oturc not limited to: Certification Regarding
De6urmenb, Suspension, Ineligibility and Vo|uo1ary Sxcluaioo-Lower Tier
Federally Funded Transactions, etc.
3) «Cwmbo
County abml| pay Contractor for each "undaimCd" or indigent body processed ci(bnr
through cremation or fzr intcnocn1` ill the omouo/ of$l,j80.0O. In the event the Cuunty
has received only partial remains or the rrmujoe ofoo infant(or Under the age of three(3)
yceoo old), County obuO pay $900V0. This cost obu]| encompass burials of identified
bodies, and all other mcrviocu necessary h`r the disposal fbr remains by cremation or
interment, including bUt 1101 Ifillited to removal and transfer ofrernains to funeral home,to
crematory, to cemetery. or to MonrOC C.,01,111ty Social Services Department. Specifically for
unideniiOcdbudicaurrumaioe,orhodice|ha1uccdtuhuhuriodfbrmcdicu|,fbrcnmiu,|egu|.
or other reasons, additional oomia of Lip to $000.00 may need to be added for uZieglcr
casket,The�ouuiy will bc responsible for transfer ofcrcmoiod remains to family members
or others ua appropriate and ahu|| oomure1ho most economical oodanoure delivery service
possible in each set o[oiroumy1anoca.
u) County isexempthrom payment of Florida State Sales and Use taxes. Contractor
abu|| not be esump1cdhy vlrtuco[the County`muxempdon from paying sales tax
to its suppliers fbrmu1cria|m used to fu|D|| its obligations under this contract, nor
is Contractor ounhorizcdtu use the Couniy`* Tax Bxenopbnn Num6cr in securing
yuob materials. Contractor shall be responsible for any and all taxes, or payments
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of withholding, related to services rendered Linder this Agreement.
h) Contractor shall submit, in arrears, invoices to County with supporting
documentation acceptable tn the Monroe County Office of Clerk and Comptroller
(County Clerk). Acceptability to the County Clerk is based upon generally
accepted accounting principles arid such laws,rules and regulations as may govern
the disbursal of funds by the County Clerk.
c) The contract amount agreed tw herein may be m�ua|odunnuaUy, on the rcnax/u|
date of each contract year, by a percentage equal to the percentage increase in the
CPI for urban coomumcro tor the preceding calendar year,
4) Agreement SubjocttoFunding
The County's performance arid obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon an
annual appropriation hy\bo Board ofCouo1yCommissioners. |n the eveottbo|tbe County
funds on which this Agreement is dependent are withdrawn, this/\ArocmcnL is terminated,
arid the County has no further obligation under tbc 1cnno of this Agreement to the
Cooiruuior beyond that already incurred by \hu termination date.
5) Contract Term
Thcio(du| con1ruciperiodisfb,00c (|) ycurc*cnmcucingonthcdm1cwdttcnonLbcOrm{
page of this Agreement.The term of this Agreement may be extended by Mutual agreement
for fOL11-(4)one(I)-year extension ternis. Consensus of the parties to exercise an extension
may be done administratively prior the current term's expiration date, arid in List he done in
writing.
6) Contract Extension Beyond the Term
In the event services are eckodo|od to end because o[the expiration of this contract, the
Contractor Must continue the service upon the request o{the County Administrator. The
extension period will not extend for more than ninety(90)days beyond the expiration date
o[(lie existing contract. The Contractor wi|lbu compensated for the service N the ru]c(m)
io effect when the County invokes this extension clause.
7) Independent Contractor
]'his Agreement does not orca1c an cmp|oyue/umpioycrrc|m1ionahip bz1vvccn the Parties.
It is the intent of the parties that the Contractor is an independent contractor Under this
/\gn:emco|arid not the Cmunry`m employee for any purposes, including but not limited to,
the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act mioimum wage and overtime paymcn1o,
Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the Social Security Act, the Federal Unemployment
'fax Act, the provisions of1be Internal Revenue Code, the State Worker's Compeuua1iun
&c1, arid the 8|/Ae Uoeonp|oymeN Insurance law. The Contractor will retain uo|c and
absolute discretion in the judgment oftht manner arid means oil'carrying Out Contractor's
activities and rcapoosihilities hereunder provided, further that administrative procedures
applicable to services rendered under this Agreement will 6c those n[Contractor, which
policies ofC'on1raclorvvi|| not conflict with County, State, or United S1auco policies, rules
or regulations relating to the use o[Coutruo1or`a funds provided for herein. The Contractor
agrees that it is u ocpura10 and independent enterprise |}om the County, that it had full
Opportunity to find other business, that it has made its own investment in its business, arid
that i|Will Utilize u high level n[mkil| necessary|*porfhrm the work. This Agreement must
not be construed as creatingany.joiril employment relationship between the Contractor arid
the (.."ouoiy and the County Will not be liable for any obligation incurred by Contractor,
including but not limited to unpaid minimum n/ugcm and/or overtime premiums.
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8) Assignment and Subcontracting
Contractor Must not transfer or assign the performance required by this Agreement without
the prior written consent of the Board of County Commissioners. This Agreement, or any
portion thereof-, must not be Subcontracted without the prior written consent of the County
nor may the Contractor assign any monies due or to become due to him or her, without the
previous written consent.
9) Termination
In the event that the Contractor is found to be negligent in any aspect of service,the County
shall have the right to terminate this Agreenient after seven (7) days' written notification
to the Contractor.
a) Termination for Cause and Remedies: In the event of breach of any contract terms,
the County retains the right to terminate this Agreeirient. 'File County Illay also
terminate this Agreement for cause with Contractor should Contractor fail to
perform the covenants herein contained at the time all(] in the manner herein
provided. In the event of such termination, prior to termination, the County shall
provide Contractor with seven (7) calendar days' written notice and provide the
Contractor with an Opportunity 1.0 cure the breach that has occurred. If the breach
is not cured, the Agreement will be terminated for CaUSC. If the County terminates
this Agreement with the Contractor, County shall pay Contractor the SUrn due the
Contractor under this Agreement prior to termination, unless the cost of
completion to the County exceeds the funds remaining in the contract; however,
the County reserves the right to assert and seek an offset for damages caused by
the breach. 'File inaxiluLlin allIOUnt due to Contractor shall not in any event exceed
the spending cap in this Agreement. In addition, the County reserves all rights
available to recuperate monies paid Linder this Agreement, including the right to
sue for breach of contract and including the right to Pursue a claim For violation of
the County's False Claims Ordinance,located at Section 2-721 et al. ofthe Monroe
County Code,
b) Terinination for Convenience: The County may terminate this Agreement for
convenience, at any time, upon ninety (90)days' written notice to Contractor, If
the County terminates this Agreement with the Contractor, County shall pay
Contractor the suin due as Of the appointed termination date, unless the cost of
completion of the remaining work Under the Agreement exceeds the funds
remaining in the contract. The maximum aniOUllt due to Contractor shall not
exceed the spending cap in this Agreement.
10) Indemnification & Hold Harmless
a) The parties agree that one percent (1%) of the total compensation paid to
Contractor for the work or services under this Agreement constitutes specific
consideration to (..,ontractor for tile indemnification to be provided Under the
Agreement. Notwithstanding any nlinifuLlul insurance requirements prescribed
elsewhere in this Agreement, the Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold the
County, and the County's elected and appointed officers and employees, harmless
from and against any claims, actions or causes of action, any litigation,
administrative proceedings,appellate proceedings,or other proceedings relating to
any type Of injury (including death), loss, damage, fine, penalty or bUSi11CSS
interruption, and any costs or expenses that may be asserted against, initiated with
respect to, or sustained by, any indemnified party by reason of, or in connection
with: (A)any activity of the Contractor or any ofits employes,agents,contractors
or other invitees during the term of this Agreement; (13) the negligence or
recklessness, intentional wrongful misconduct, errors or other wrongful act or
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omission of the Contractor or ally of its employees,agents,sub-contractors or other
invitees; or(C) the Contractors default in respect of any of the obligations that it
undertakes under the tcnum of this /\grccnooz , except to the extent the claims,
actions, oauaco of action, litigation, proceedings, costs or expenses arise from |hc
intentional or sole negligent acts or omissions of the County or ally of its
employees, agents, contractors or invitees (other than the Contractor). The
monetary limitation of liability under this Agreement shall be equal to tbc dollar
value of' the contract and not \cua than $l million Per ouconeuoe pursuant to
Section 725,O6. Florida Statutes, 'The limits of liability shall bcoa set forth inthe
insurance rVguirconurdu included in the ^1nouruuoe BLequircrncntn," provisions
herein.
b) In the event that the completion ofthc services (to include the worko[oihcrs} is
delayed or Suspended as a result of the Contractors failure to purchase or maintain
the required insurance, the Contractor shall indemnity tile County from any and all
increased expenses resulting from Such delay.
c) Nothing contained herein is intended, nor may it be construed, to waive Cnuo1y`a
rights and immunities Linder the common law or Section 768.28, Florida Statutes,
oa amended f,*m time todme; nor will anything included herein bc construed as
consent to be sued by any third parties in any matter arising out ofthis Agreement.
To the extent considered necessary by the County, ally oocna due Coutruu|*z uuder
this Agreement may be retained by the County until all of the Cono1y`a o|uimo
suNcot1othis indemnification obligation have been settled or otherwise resolved,
and any amount withheld is not auNcc1 to payment of interest by tbe County.
Insofar as the claims, actions, uuunca of action, litigation, proceedings, costs or
expenses re|u|c to cvco\a or uircumstances that occur during the term of this
Agreement, this section will survive the expiration of the Luon o[this Agreement
or any earlier terminu1ion oil'this Agreement.
11) Discriminatory Vendor List
Contractor hereby acknowledges its continuous duty to disclose to the County if the
Contractor or any of its affiliates,axdcGucJby Section 287.l]4(|)(a)` Florida Statutes,are
placed on the Discriminatory Vendor LiaL Pursuant to Section 287.134(2)(u),F)orida
Statutes: "Ali entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discrirninatory vendor list may
not submit ahiJ, proposal, or reply oil u contract |o provide ally goods or services to o
yub|iccuiity;rouynntaubrnitobid, proposuLorrep|yooacunir»otvvi\hapub|iuen1iLy8>r
the cunairooii*o or repair of u public building or public work; may nut uubmi1 hids,
propoaulu, or replies uo lcmueo of real property to u public entity; may not be awarded or
perD`nu work as ocon|ruuioz, supplier, Subcontractor, or Consultant Linder o contract with
any public entity; and muy not transact business with any public entity."
UZ) County Suspended Vendor List
Tbedi8ibi|iiyofpc000siobidk/runuwurdofC0001yooutrac1(o),"rcn1urintoacoo1roct,
may be suspended purauau1\osec. 2-347(l) uftbc Monroe County [odeofOrdinances, In
ihe event all eligible person io suspended bythe County after the contract iu awarded, oru
suspended person is employed to perform work (e.g. subcontractor in a bid or oouiruoq
Pursuant 1umCoun1y contract, oume shall constitute umaterial breach of the contract. The
County, in its sole discretion, may terminate {bt contract with no further liability to Lhe
contractor beyond payment of the portion ofthe contract price that may be due for work
oo1ia[uutori|y 0000p|e1cd LIP to the (late oftennioutiou, and hereby rcocrvco all other rights
and remcdiem available u1 law oriuequity.
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13) Prohibition on Conflict of Interest, Gratuities, Kickbacks,and Collusion
The statements contained in this paragraph are true and correct, and made with the full
knowledge that Monroe County relies upon the truth ofthe statements contained herein in
awarding the contract for this set-vice.
a) Conflict of Interest. Contractor covenants that it presently has no interest and will not
acquire any interest that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance
of services required. Each party hereto covenants that there is no conflict of interest or
any other prohibited relationship between the County and itself.
b) Gratuities. Contractor hereby certifies that it has not offered, given, or agreed to give
any Monroe County employee a gratuity, favor, or anything of monetary value in
connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation of
any part of the service or award of this contract.
c) Kickbacks. Contractor certifies that it has not given payment, gratuity, or offer of
employment to be made by or oil behalf of a Sub-contractor under a contract to
Contractor or higher tier sub-contractor or arty person associated therewith, as an
inducement of the award of a Subcontract or order.
d) Non-Collusion Statement. By signing this Agreement, Contractor certifies under
penalty of perjury
j r Ury that the price proposed by Contractor was arived at independently
Without Collusion, consultation, or communication for the purpose of restricting
competition;all(,] no attempt has been made to induce another person or entity to Submit
a proposal,or not submit, for the purpose of restricting competition in the award ofthis
contract.
e) Contract Clause. The prohibitions oil conflict of interest, gratuities, kickbacks, and
collusion prescribed in this paragraph must be COnSpiCUOUSly Set for-th in every contract
and subcontract and solicitation initiated by Contractor in its performance of this
Agreement.
14) Ethics Clause pursuant to Monroe County Ordinance No. 010-1990
By signing this Agreement, the (...ontractor warrants that he/she/it has not employed,
retained or otherwise had act on his/her/its behalf any former C,01.111ty officer or employee
in violation of Section 2-149, Monroe County Code of0rdinances, 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, 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 arnOLlut of any fee, commission, percentage,
gift,or consideration paid to the former County officer or employee pursuant to Subsection
2-152(b), Monroe County Code of Ordinances.
15) Prompt Disclosure of Litigation, Investigations,Arbitration,or Admin. Proceedings
Throughout the term of this Agreement, the Contractor has a Continuing duty to promptly
disclose to the County, in writing, upon Occurrence, all civil or criminal litigation,
investigations, arbitration, or administrative proceedings relating to or affecting
Contractor's ability to perform under this Agreement. if the existence of`such causes the
County concern that the Contractor's ability or willingness to perform the Agreement is
jeopardized, the Contractor may be required to provide the County with reasonable
assurances to demonstrate its ability to perform as required hereunder, and that its
employees/agents have not or will not engage in conduct similar in nature to the conduct
alleged in such proceeding,
16) Notice
All written correspondence to the County shall be dated and signed by all authorized
representative of the Contractor. Any written notices or correspondence required or
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contemplated under this Agreement shall be sent by U.S. Mail, certified, return receipt
requested,postage pre-paid,or by courier with proof of delivery.Notice is deemed received
by Contractor when hand delivered by national courier with proof of delivery or by U.S.
Mail upon verified receipt or upon the date of refusal or non-acceptance of delivery. Notice
shall be sent to the following persons:
FOR COUNTY: FOR CONTRACTOR:
County Administrator —Dean Lopez
Monroe County 418 Simonton St.
1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-205 Key West., FL
Key West, FL 33040 Email: Dean I o pezF H(&,vahoo.coin
And (with copy to)
Monroe County Attorney's Office
I I I I l2th Street, Suite 408
Key West,FL 33040
17) Choice of Law and Venue
The parties hereby agree that the only laws that apply to this Agreement are those of the
State of Florida and United States of America. The parties waive the privilege of venue
and agree that all litigation between them in the state Courts will take place exclusively in
the Sixteenth Ridicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida, and that all litigation
between them in the federal Courts will take place exclusively in the United States District
Court in and for the Southern District of Florida,or United States Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Florida, whenever applicable.
18) WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL& MANDATORY PRE-SUIT MEDIATION
BY ENTERING INTO THIS CONTRACT, EACH OF CONTRACTOR AND THE
COUNTY HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS EACH MAY HAVE TO
A TRIAL BY JURY RELATED TO THIS CONTRACT. IF A PARTY FAILS TO
WITHDRAW A REQUEST FOR A JURY TRIAL IN A LAWSUIT ARISING OUT
OF THIS CONTRACT OR SOLICITATION AFTER WRITTEN NOTICE BY THE
OTHER PARTY OF VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, THE PARTY MAKING
THE REQUEST FOR JURY TRIAL WILL BE LIABLE FOR THE REASONABLE
ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF THE OTHER PARTY CONTESTING THE
REQUEST FOR JURY TRIAL,AND SUCH.AMOUNTS MUST BE AWARDED BY
THE COURT IN ADJUDICATING THE MOTION. THE COUNTY AND
CONTRACTOR AGREE THAT, IN THE EVENT OF CONFLICTING
INTERPRETATIONS OF THE TERMS OR A TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT BY
OR BETWEEN ANY OF THEM 'THE ISSUE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO
MEDIATION PRIOR TO THE INSTITUTION OF ANY OTHER
ADMINISTRATIVE OR LEGAL PROCEEDING. MEDIATION PROCEEDINGS
INITIATED AND CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL
BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
AND USUAL AND CUSTOMARY PROCEDURES REQUIRED BY THE CIRCUIT'
COURT OF MONROE COUNTY.
19) Attorney's Fees and Costs
County and Contractor agree that in the event any cause of action or administrative
proceeding is initiated or defended by any party relative to the enforcement or
interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable
attorney's fees,ees, court costs, investigative, and out-of-pocket expenses, as an award against
the non-prevailing party, at all levels of the Court system, including in appellate
proceedings.
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20) Cooperation in Claims for Federal or State Aid & In General
Contractor and County agree that each shall be, and is, empowered to apply for, seek, and
obtain federal and state funds to further the purpose ofthis Agreement; provided that all
applications,requests,grain proposals,and funding solicitations shall be approved by each
party prior to submission. In the event any adrninistrative or legal proceeding is instituted
against either party relating to the formation, execution, performance, or breach of this
Agreement, C'01,fflty and Contractor agree to participate, to the extent required by the other
party, in all proceedings, hearings, processes, meetings, and other activities related to the
substance of this Agreement or provision of the services under this Agreement.County and
Contractor specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall be required to enter into
any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement. No covenant or agreement
contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant or agreement of any member, officer,
agent, or employee of Monroe C,01,111ty in his or her individual capacity, and no member,
officer,agent,or employee ofMonroe County shall be liable personally oil this Agreement
or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution Of this
Agreement.
21) Public Records
County is I I)UbI ic agency subject to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as amended from time
to time. To tile extent Contractor is a Contractor acting oil behalf'of the County pursuant
to Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes, as amended froin time to time, Contractor must
Comply With all public records laws in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. In
accordance with state law,Contractor agrees to:
a) Keep and maintain all records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required by
the CMfllty in order to perform the services.
b) Upon request from the Countys Custodian of'public records, provide the County
with a copy ofthe requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copies
within a reasonable tinge at a cost that does not exceed the costs provided in
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law.
C) FnSLIre that public records that are exempt,or confidential and exempt,from public
records disclosure are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration
of the Agreement term and following completion of tile Agreement if the
Contractor does not transfer the records to the County.
ob Upon completion of the services within this Agreement, at no cost., either transfer
to tile County all public records in possession of the Contractor or keep and
maintain public records required by the (..',OLlllty to perform the services. If`the
Contractor transfers all public records to the County upon completion of the
services, tile Contractor must destroy any oftiplicat'e public records that are exempt,
or confidential and exempt, from pUblic records disclosure requirements. If the
Contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the services,
the Contractor ITILISt meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records.
All records stored electronically must be provided to tile County, upon request
IrOul the COUnty's custodian Ofp0blic records, in a format that is compatible with
the int'orniation technology systems of the County.
IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE COUNTY'S
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, BRIAN BRA LEY, AT
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PHONE NO. 305-292-3470, BRADLEY-BRIAN*,MONROECOUNTY-
FL.GOV, MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 1111. 12TH
STREET, SUITE 408, KEY WEST, FL 33040.
If Contractor does not comply with this section, the County will enforce the Agreement
provisions in accordance herewith and may unilaterally cancel this Agreement in
accordance with state law.
22) Audit Rights
The Contractor Must maintain accurate books, records, documents and other evidence that
sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature expended in the
performance of this Agreement, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. County reserves the right to audit the records of the Contractor for the
commodities and/or set-vices provided Under the contract at any tirne during the
performance and term of the contract and f'or a period of five (5) State of Florida fiscal
years after completion and acceptance oll'the Work by the County. Such records Must be
retained by Contractor for a minirru.1111 of five(5) State off"lorcla fiscal years following the
close of the Agreement, or the period re(JUired for this particular type of service by the
General Records Schedules maintained by the Departnient of State, whichever is longer.
The Contractor agrees to cooperate with the County, and if relevant, the State Inspector
General pursuant to Section 20.055(5), as amended, in any investigation and facilitate the
duplication and transfer of such records Upon the (..',OL1J1tV's request. Contractor agrees to
submit to an audit as required by the County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation
Commission,the Chief Financial Officer of the State offloricla., the Auditor General of the
State of Florida, the Florida Office of' Program Policy Analysis and Government
Accountability,or other authorized representative(s)ofthe State of Florida.The Contractor
must allow the County Or Such Other auditing agency to have access to and inspect the
complete records of the Contractor in relation to this Agreement at any and all tunes during
normal business hours for the purposes of Conducting audits or examinations or making
excerpts or transcriptions. Such requirements will survive the termination of this
Agreement.
23) No ,rhird Party Beneficiaries
Neither Contractor nor (.'OUrny intends to directly 01' Substantially benefit a third party by
this Agreement. Therefore, the Parties cicknowledge that there are no third-party
beneficiaries to this Agreement and that no third party is or will be entitled to assert a right
or claim against either of them based upon this Agreement,
24) Uncontrollable Circumstances("Force Majeure")
As used herein,"Force Majeure"means the Occurrence of any event that prevents or delays
the performance by either party of its obligations hereunder which are beyond the
reasonable control of the non-performing party. L xatnples of"Force Mrfjeure" include, but
,are not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, or emergency governmental action. To
invoke this paragraph, immediate written notice, consistent with the "Notice" provisions
of this Agreement,must be sent by the non-performing party describing the circurnstances
Constituting force majeUre and proofthat the non-perforinance or delay of perfortriance is
a direct and reasonable result Of such event(s). Any claim for extension of' time by
Contractor pursuant to this paragraph will be made not more than Seventy-two (72) hours
after the cornmenceirwrit ofthe delay. Otherwise, it shall be waived. I'lie Contractor shall
irrimediately report the termination of the cause for the delay within seventy-two(72)hours
after such termination. The County reserves its right to challenge the invocation by the
ontractor within five(5)calendar clays of receipt ofsaid notice,in such case uninterrupted
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performance in required. However, in the event the invocation is accepted by the County,
the Contractor must take all reasonable measures to mitigate any and all resulting darnages,
costs, delays, or disruptions to the Contractors performance requirements under this
Agreement. All obligations must reSUrne when the circumstances Of Such event(s) have
subsided, or other arrangements are made pursuant, to a written amendment to this
Agreement.
25) Conditions for Emergency/Hurricane or Disaster
It is hereby made a part of this agreement that be-fore,during and after a public emergency,
disaster, hurricane, flood, pandemic or other substantial loss that the Monroe County will
require a"first priority" basis for goods and set-vices. It is vital and imperative that the
majority of citizens are protected from any emergency Situation which threatens public
safety and health, as determined by tire County Administrator. Contractor agrees to
perform services for the County or other governmental entities, as opposed to a private
citizen or corporation, on a first priority basis. The County expects to pay a fair and
reasonable price for all products/services in the event of a disaster, pandemic, emergency
or hurricane. Contractor must furnish a. twenty-tour (24) hour telephone number in the
event Of Such all emergency.
26) Public Entity Crimes Statement
Pursuant to Section 287.133(2)(a), Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time,
Contractor hereby certifies that neither it nor its affiliate(s) have been placed oil the
convicted vendor list following aconviction for a public entity crime. If'placed oil that list,
Contractor agrees: to immediately notify the County and is prohibited from providing any
goods or services to a public entity; it may not submit a bid on a contract with a public
entity for the construction or repair of a.public building or public work; it may not Submit
bids oil leases of real property to a public entity; it may not be awarded or perform work
as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant Under a contract with any public
entity; and, it may not transact business with any Public entity in excess of the threshold
amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for Category TWO ($35,000), as
may be amended, for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on
the convicted vendor list.
27) Foreign Gifts and Contracts
The Contractor must comply with any applicable disclosure requirements in Section
286.101, Florida Statutes. Pursuant to Section 286.10 1(7)(b),Florida Statutes: "III addition
to any fine assessed under [§ 286.10 1(7)(a), Florida Statutes], a. final order determining a
third or Subsequent violation by an entity other than a state agency or political Subdivision
must automatically disqualify the entity frorn eligibility lbr any grant or contract funded
by a state agency or any political Subdivision until Such ineligibility is lifted by the
Administration Connuission [Governor and Cabinet per §14.202, Florida. Statutes] for
good cause."
28) Scrutinized Companies and Countries of Concern per Sections 287.135, 215.473, &
287.138, Florida Statutes
Contractor hereby certifies that it: a.) has not been placed on the Scrutinized Companies
that Boycott Israel List, nor is engaged in a boycott of Israel; b)fias, not been placed on the
Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List nor the Scrutinized Companies with
Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List (formerly the Iran Petroleum L"nergy Sector
L.,ist); and c) has not been engaged in business operations ill (.,Liba or Syria. If C(Alllty
determines that Contractor has falsely certified facts under this paragraph, or ifContractor
is found to have been placed or)a list created pUrSLIaJIt to Section 215.473, I'lorida,Statutes,
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as antended, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel after the execution of this Agreement,
County Will have all rights and remedies to terminate this Agreement consistent with
Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, as amended. The County reserves all tights to waive
certain requirements of this paragraph on a case-by-case exception basis pursuant to
Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, as amended. Beginning January 1, 2024, the County
must not enter into a contract that grants access to an individual's personal identifying
information to any Foreign Country of Concern Such as: people's Republic of"China, the
Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, the Republic of Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolds Maduro, or the Syrian
Arab Republic, unless the Contractor provides the County with an aftidavit signed by an
authorized representative of the Contractor, under penalty of' per'jury, attesting that the
Conti-actor does not meet any ofthe criteria in subparagraphs(2)(a)-(c)of Section 287.138,
Florida Statutes, as may be amended. Beginning January 1, 2025, the County must not
extend or renew any contract that grants access to an iridividMilS personal identifying
information unless the Contractor provides the County with an affidavit signed by an
authorized representative of the Coutractor, tinder penalty of perjury, attesting that the
Coritractor does not meet any of the criteria in subparagraphs(2)(a)-(c)of Section 287.138,
Florida Statutes, as may be amended. Violations of this Section will result in termination
ol"this Agreement and may result in administrative sanctions and penalties by the Office
of the Attorney General of the State of Florida.
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CM3111 Operations Inc., d/b/a Dean Lopez Funeral Home, is not owned by the
government of a Foreign Country of Concern, is not organized Under the laws oftior has
its Principal Place Of Business in a Foreign Country of"Concern, and the government of a
l"oreign Country of Concern does not have a Controlling Interest in the entity.
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing statement and that the
facts stated in it are true.
Printed Mitue:
Title:
Srgnature: Date:
29) Noncoercive Conduct ')r Labor or Services
As a nongovernmental entity submitting a proposal, executing, renewing, or extending a
contract with a goverurnent entity, Contractor is required to provide an affidavit 1,111dCr
penalty of perjury attesting that Contractor does ]lot use coercion for labor or services it)
accordance with Section 787.06, Florida Statutes. As an authorized representative of
Contractor, I certify Under penalties of perjury that Contractor does not use Coercion for
labor or services as prohibited by Section 787.06. Additionally, Contractor has reviewed
Section 787,06, Florida Statutes, and agrees to abide by sarne.
30) Nondiscrimination Covenant
The Contractor and County agree that there will be no discrimination against any person,
and it is expressly understood that upon a determination by a Court 01' C0111petCut
jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred, this Agreement automatically territinates
without any further action on the part of any party, effective the date ol'the court order.
Contractor agrees to comply with all Federal and Florida statutes,and all local ordinances,
s applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: I) Title
V11 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PI_, 88-352) which prohibits discrimination in
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employment oil the basis of race, color, religion, scxcxna1iono origin; 2) Title IX of the
Education Amendment of |V72, as amended (20 DSC oo. 1681-1683, arid 1685-1600),
which prohibits discrimination oil the basis ufmcx 3)Section 504of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1073, as amended (20 D6C e. 794), which prohibits discrimination on thc basis of
disability; 4) The Age Discrimination Act ofl975, us amended (42USCmm. 6101-6|07)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The Drug Abuse OƒOoc and
Treatment Act ofl972(PLg2-255),00 amended,relating to nondiscrimination oil the basis
of drug ohuoc; 6) The Comprehensive Alcohol /\hooc and Alcoholism Prevention,
Treatment and [lcbu6i|itu|ioo /\ut of 1970 (PI, 91-6]6), as amended, relating |o
nondiscrimination on the 6uoie of alcohol uhuac or alcoholism; 7) Thc Public Hoyl1b
Set-vice Act o[ l9|2, so. 523 arid 527 (42 US(".' ao. 690dd-3 nnd290ee-3), as amended,
relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; 8} [idc V1ll of the
Civil Rights Act of 1960 (42 DSC y. 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; q) The /tmocivauo with
Disabilities Act VflP9U (42USCa. 12101 No{c), us may be amended from time totime,
relating to nondiscrimination oil ibmbasis ofdiyobi|i1y; 10) Monroe County Code Chapter
14, /\diuie It, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ous, religion,
national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, |bmi/iul m1u|oo
or age; l|) The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PVV[/\) pursuuo{\o42O.S.C. 20O8ggc1
meg.;und 12)Any other nondiscrii'llination provisions in any Federal or state statutes which
may apply to the parties to, or the subject matter of, this Agreement.
3 1) 0-VerifyRegnireumwota
Effective Junua,y |, 2021, public and private employers, contractors arid mnbcuntracios
must require registration with, and use of the B-verify system in order to verily the work
authorization otu|uo oful| newly hired employees. Contractor acknowledges and agrees to
utilize the O.S. Department of 8omc|aud Security's 2-Vo/iFv System to verify the
employment eligibility of.
m All persons employed by Contractor to perforill employment duties within Florida
during the term uf the contract; and
h) All persons (including mubvcndoro/uubcuuoukauta/yuboonbnctoro) assigned by
Contractor to perform work pnrmuuo1 to the contract with [lie County, The
C,ontractor acknowledges arid agrees that use of the U.S. Department off-Ionleland
Security's E-Verity System during the 1crm of the contract is u condition ofthe
contract with the County.
By entering into this Agreement, |6c Contractor becomes obligated to comply with 1b*
provisions of Section 440.095, Florida Statutes, "Employment Eligibility," as amended
from time\otime. This includes, but is not limiiedto, utilization o[thcE-V*rifv 8ym1cm to
verity the work authorization m|udua of all newly hired employees, and requiring all
subcontractors to provide all affidavit to Contractor attesting that the subcontractor does
not employ,contract with,or subcontract with, all unauthorized alien. Contractor agrees to
maintain u copy ofmuuh uO5duvi| f6z the duration of this Agreement. Failure to comply
vvi1hthis paragraph will result io the termination oftkis Agreement uaprovided in Section
448.095, Florida S1u|u1ce, as amended, and Contractor may not be awarded u public
contract tb, at least one (|) year after the date on which the Agreement was terminated.
Contractor will also be liable for any additional costs to County inourrcd as u result ofthe
termination of this Agreement in accordance with this Section. Dpno cuouuiiug this
Agreement, Contractor will provide proof ofcnro||mcntin L.-verify to the County.
32) Antitrust Violations; Denial or Illevocation tinder Section 287.137, Florida Statutes
Pursuant to Section 287.137, Florida Statutes, as may be amended, a person or an affiliate
who has been placed on the antitrust violator vendor list (electronically published and
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Updated quarterly by the State of Florida) following a conviction or being held civilly liable
for an antitrust violation may not Submit a bid, proposal, or reply for any new contract to
provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply
for a new contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or
public work; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on new leases of real property to a
public entity;may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor,Supplier, subcontractor,
or consultant under a new contract with a public entity; and may not transact new business
with a public entity. By entering this Agreement, Contractor certifies neither it nor its
affiliate(s) are on the antitrust violator vendor list at the time of entering this Agreement.
False certification under this paragraph or being subsequently added to that list will result
in termination of this Agreement, at the option of the County consistent with Section
287.137, Florida Statutes, as amended.
33) Environmental and Social Government and Corporate Activism
F'UrSUaflt to Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, as may be amended, the County cannot
give preference to a contractor based on social, political or ideological interests as defined
in the statute. Contractor is also prohibited frorn giving preference to any of its
subcontractors based on the above referenced factors. Violations of this Section will result
in termination of this Agreement and may result in administrative sanctions and penalties
by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Florida.
34) Merger; Amendment
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the Contractor and the County,
and negotiations and oral understandings between the parties are merged herein. This
Agreement can be supplemented and/or amended only by a written document executed by
both the Contractor and authorized designees of the County.
35) Interpretation
'the titles and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and
will not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. All personal
pronouns used in this Agreement include the other gender, and the singular includes the
plural, and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Terms such as "herein" refer
to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular sentence, paragraph, or section
where they appear, unless the context otherwise requires. Whenever reference is made to
a section or article of this Agreement, such reference is to the section or article as a whole,
including all subsections thereof, unless the reference is made to a particular subsection or
subparagraph Of'Such section or article. Any reference to "days" means calendar days,
unless otherwise expressly stated.
36) Joint Preparation
It is acknowledged that each party to this Agreement had the Opportunity to be represented
by counsel in the preparation of this Agreement and accordingly the rule that a contract
will be interpreted strictly against the party preparing same does not apply herein (ILIG to
the joint contributions oil'both parties.
37) Severability; Waiver of Provisions
Any provision in this Agreement that is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction
will, as to that jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of Such prohibition or
Uneril'orceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof or affecting the
validity or enforceability ol'such provisions in any other jurisdiction.The non-enfiorceirient
of any provision by either party will not Constitute a waiver of that provision nor will it
affect the enforceability of that provision or of the remainder of this Agreement,
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38) Signatory Authority
Upon request, the Contractor must provide the County with copies of requisite
documentation evidencing that the signatory for Contractor has the authority to enter into
this Agreement.
39) Counterparts and Multiple Originals.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple originals, and may be executed in
counterparts, each of which is hereby deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken
together, constitutes one and the sarne agreement.
IN WITNESS WFIERE01", County and Contractor have executed this Agreement as of
the date first written above.
CONTRACTOR: CMJP OPERATIONS INC. d/b/a DEAN LOPEZ FUNERAL HOME
Signing through its Sole Manager, CMJP I loldi ngs Inc.,
Signing through its President, Peter E. Batty
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Signature
STATE OF FLORIDA Print Maine& T
C'OUNTY Of` Monroe
The foregoing instrument was sworn to/affirmedand acknowledged before me by
means of 1Z"physical presence or 0 online notarization, this 5th ,__day of November 2(�4 , by
Peter F. Batty, President of CM.fP I loldings Inc., Sole Manager ofCM.IP Operations Inc., d/b/a
Dean I.,opez Funeral I tome, a Florida corporation. I-le/She is personally known to me/or has
produced ..................................... jeation as identification.
(type of i den ti F
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EN REEVES
MY COMMISSION#NH 573487
EXPIRES:July 30,2028 Steven Reeves
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(Print& Stamp Commissioned Narne ot'Notary Public)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA:
By: ____ ..........
Mayor
(Seat)
Attest: Kevin Madok, Clerk
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As Deputy Clerk
Approved as to legal form & sufficiency:
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Date: 11/6/24
To: Purchasing Office
From: Sheryl L. Grah° ' Sr. Director, Monroe County Social Services
Subject: Sole Source Procurement for Agreement for Disposal of Remains
Chapter 7, Item A of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy defines sole source
procurement which is exempted from formal competition or price quote
requirements.
The Sr. Director of Monroe County Social Services Department does hereby
certify that this procurement qualifies as sole source. There are three (3)
agreements the County seeks to enter into with each of the funeral homes in
Monroe County that are owned by two (2) different individuals: Allen Beyer
Funeral Home (Tony Allen); Dean Lopez Funeral Home (Peter E. Batty), and
Key West Mortuary (Peter E. Batty).
These three (3) agreements were entered into with the only operational funeral
homes in the County. Due to the statutory nature of the service, local funeral
homes are needed, therefore, quotes for the service would not be sought outside
the County.