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Resolution 473-1988 Grants Manager RESOLUTION NO. 473 -1988 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZ- ING THE MAYOR/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND LANGTON ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE FROM VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND BODIES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Mayor/Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized to execute a Consulting Agreement for Services by and between the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and Langton Associates, Inc., a copy of same being attached hereto, pertaining to obtaining grants and assistance from various governmental agencies and bodies. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 20th day of September, A.D. 1988. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By g~,~.t May C airman (SEAL) Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, Clerk "1 J j 'I 'mn,. :gHNOJ..J .{ t--riJ t. '...J '~ L 5;: l d l L 1:Jl1 98. U~r ' , UJ:J d (j IJ _1 lLn I.:J BY . - CONSULTING AGREEMENT This consulting agreement made this day of September, 1988, by and be tween Lang ton Assoc ia tes, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Langton", and Monroe County, Flor ida, hereinafter ref erred to as "CI i en t" on the following terms and conditions: RECITALS WHEREAS, Langton is a corporation engaged in the business of offering consulting support for municipal- ities, cities and other governmental bodies, and WHEREAS, Client of consulting for governmental grants governmental agencies is in need of professional the purpose of obtaining and assistance offered by and bodies, and services various various WHEREAS, the parties are desirous to enter into this contract, to establish a contractual relationship and set up the fees to be charged by Langton to Client for the services to be rendered and to establish the guidelines of consulting work to be performed, IT IS THEREFORE agreed as follows: 1. Langton agrees to provide professional consul t- ing services to Client for the term of one (1) year, commencing September 1, 1988 and ending August 31, 1989. Langton agrees to exercise his best efforts to obtain governmental grants and benefits for Client. It is understood, however, that Langton cannot guarantee results that any certain amount of funds will be obtained for Client. 2. The consul ting proposal tha t furnished to Client is attached hereto of this contract as Exhibit "A". was prey i ous I y and made a par t I i t , i I, 3. In exchange for Langton performing the services as established herein and devoting his time, Client agrees to pay Langton the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000) annually. Client agrees that payment herein shall be made monthly by the 10th day of the following month after the invoice rendered by Langton. 4. Client agrees to pay all the expenses of Langton in conjunction with his services directly relating to Client. This shall include, but not be limited to; travel ..........,...,<.-.,.....".-..,....,....'1-.._""Il.:_.......''''l,'.:..; .~,~~- :~':f .. ,-. . . expenses to and from locations other than Client, as stipu- lated in Exhibit "AI'. Travel expenses shall be air expense on coach flights, car rental, hotel (at commercial rates), food (maximum of $25.00 per day). Langton will submit the invoice for these expenses which shall be paid together with the salary by the next month. If desired. Client can require a prior approval for travel expenses to be incurred by Langton. If Client so desires, such request shall be made in wr i t ing separa te from this agreemen t. The notice shall require Langton to notify Client fifteen (15) days in ad vance of any necessary travel expenses, unless said time is waived ~n a particular case. 5. Langton agrees to devote the necessary time and performance of his duties for Client. Inasmuch as the professional services rendered are of a subjective nature, subject to differences of opinion, mutual confidence and respect is necessary. Accordingly, this contract can be terminated by either party without cause upon the giving of a thirty (30) day written notice as follows: A. As to Langton 4244 St. Johns Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32210 B. As to Client Monroe County 310 Fleming Street Key West, Florida 33040 6. Should litigation be necessary to enforce any provision of this agreement, then the prevailing party shall be en ti tIed to recover a reasona ble attorney's fee from the other side ATTEST: lfjotl2g 0 8~(hin~w By ATTEST: MONROE COUNTY By ~~~ ~. Mayor-Chairman Board of County Commissioners Monroe County APPR?L'AS ~O FORM: / ,---- ~ ""!:. j ,..... County Attornl.'y (2) .. I. ~'~~r~:':'( ~-~......,!: .. ,. Exhibit A SPECIFICATIONS Langton Associa tes, Inc. . has extensive experience in providing intergovernmental relations and grantsmanship services for clients similar to Monroe County. A strategic plan tailored to address your specific needs is developed by our consultants. Langton Associates, Inc., uses this analysis to accurately recommend appropriate funding sources for accomplishing the county's goals. Prepara tion and submission of grant applications as well as follow-up contact with grantor agencies ensure the client of comprehensive benefits. The specific activities and work elements we propose to perform for Monroe County are as follows: A. Update of In-Depth Needs Assessment. Through on-si te interviews wi th various coun ty agency officials and investigation of available resources, a plan of action is developed to address the county's determined needs. B. Update of Determination of Relevant FundinR Sources. We make extensive use of our internal and external resources to determine appropriate sources of funding to accomplish the goals of Monroe Coun ty. Recommenda tions for application are made to the county on an on-going basis. C. Preparation and Submission of Grant Applications. Langton Associates, Inc., develops and prepares the complete grant applica tion and su bmi ts it to the funding agency. Langton agrees to prepare a minimum of eight (8) grants in the contract year, two (2) of which are to be for the CDBG Program, if applicable CDBG projects are available. D. InterRovernmental Relations with Federal and State Governments. Lang ton Associa tes. Inc. t ac ts as a liaison between the county and the government fund ing agency bef ore. during, and after the application is made. Our extensive network of con tac ts in Washing ton. D. C. and Tallahassee. Florida, and our proximity to Tallahassee, Florida enable us to provide our client with the most accurate, up-to-date grantsmanship information available. i I , ! I . "-'':~'"'''-~.J''i''' ~.R> Ol_.:.~..!!~~ . ','..-..: Langton Associates, Inc., proposes to perform the above services for Monroe County on an annual contract basis for the fee of $24,000.00. This fee includes charges incurred for: Travel of Langton Associates, Inc., employees between Jacksonville and Monroe County, research, professional staff, local and long distance telephone charges, and administrative costs for typing, printing, postage, and miscellaneous supplies. Costs which may be incurred. by Langton Associates, Inc., employees for performing annual contract services on behalf of the client, but which are not included in the annual fee are all travel expenses between locations other than Jacksonville and Monroe County. This may include but not be limited to Washington, D.C. and Tallahassee, Florida. o' I I II (2) '0 '-- -- --- --~--