06/16/2004 Agreement
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
For
REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL COST FOR GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 16th day of June 2004,
by and between the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium, hereinafter called the
SFETC and the Monroe County, Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter called Monroe
County.
WIT N E SSE T H:
WHEREAS, the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium receives funds
from the federal and state government to provide workforce development activities in Region 23
which comprise Miami Dade and Monroe to assist residents of the respective Counties obtain
self-sufficiency; and
WHEREAS, it is of mutual benefit to the SFETC and Monroe County to have the full
participation of the designated governmental liaison at the general and special committee and
board meetings conducted by the SFETC and the South Florida Workforce Board.
WHEREAS, Monroe County wishes to participate in the decision made by the respective
committees and the South Florida Workforce Board both financially and as a recipient of
services provided for and funded by the SFETC; now, therefore,
In consideration of the mutual terms, conditions, promises, covenants, and payments
hereinafter set forth, SFETC and Monroe County agree as follows:
Article 1
Scope of Services
The reimbursement of costs to the County of Monroe for travel and lodging expenses for the
Intergovernmental Liaison who represents Monroe County at South Florida Workforce Board
and South Florida Employment and Training Consortium meetings that are held in Miami-Dade
County.
No changes in the scope of services may be made unless such change is made in writing and
mutually agreed to by both parties.
Article 2
Term and Time of Performance
The term of this Agreement shall begin the First (1 st) day of July 2004 or the date of signing,
whichever last occurs, to the Thirty (30th) day of June 2005. If the term of this Agreement
extends beyond a single program year of the SFETC, the continuation of this Agreement beyond
the end of any program year shall be subject to the availability of funds from SFETC.
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This agreement may be extended upon mutual consent of both parties in accordance with Article
22 below.
Article 3
Compensation
3.1 SFETC agrees to reimburse Monroe County in the manner specified in Section 3.2, the
total amount not to exceed This reimbursement
shall be for travel and lodging costs incurred in order to attend the SFETC and South
Florida Workforce Board and committee meetings only. It is acknowledged and agreed
by Monroe County that this amount is the maximum payable and constitutes a limitation
upon SFETC's obligation to compensate Monroe County for the costs related to this
Agreement.
3.2 Method of Billing and Payment
Monroe County may submit an invoice for reimbursement no more often than on a
monthly basis, but only after the expense(s) for which the invoices are submitted have
been incurred. An original invoice is due within fifteen (15) days of the end of the month
except the final invoice, which must be received no later than forty-five (45) days after
this Agreement expires.
Reimbursement will comply with the established approved rates for Monroe County as
follows:
· Breakfast
· Lunch
· Dinner
$ 6.50
$13.50
$27.00
Total Daily $47.00
· Mileage:
$ 0.40 per mile
· Lodging (single rate varies)
3.3 Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, SFETC may withhold,
in whole or in part, payment to the extent necessary to protect itself from loss on account
of inaccurate or disallowed expenses, which has not been granted prior approval by the
designated SFETC Contracts Manager. The amount withheld shall not be subject to
payment of interest by SFETC.
3.4 Invoices shall be submitted to SFETC at:
South Florida Employment and Training Consortium
Office of Budget and Management
Airport Corporate Center
7300 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 500
Miami, Florida 33126-1234
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Article 4
Changes in Scope of Services
Any change to the Scope of Services must be accomplished by a written modification, executed
by the parties in accordance with Article 22 below.
Article 5
Indemnification
Monroe County shall indemnify and hold harmless the SFETC and its officers, employees,
agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorneys'
fees and costs of defense, which the SFETC or its officers, employees, agents or
instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits, causes of actions of proceedings
of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to or resulting from this agreement by Monroe
County or its employees, agents, servants, partners, principals or subcontractors. Monroe
County shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate and defend
all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of SFETC, where applicable,
including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments and attorneys' fees which
may issue thereon. Provided, however, this indemnification shall only be to the extent and
within the limitations of Section 768.28 F. S., subject to the provisions of that statute whereby
SFETC shall not be held liable to pay a personal injury or property damage claim or judgment by
anyone person which exceeds the sum of $100,000, or any claim or judgment or portions
thereof, which, when totaled with all other claims or judgment paid by the government entity
arising out of the same incident or occurrence, exceed the sum of $200,000 from any and all
personal injury or property damage claims, liabilities, losses or causes of action which may arise
as a result ofthe negligence of Monroe County.
Article 6
Insurance
Monroe County is a political subdivision of the State of Florida agency as defined by Section
768.28, Florida Statutes, and Monroe County shall furnish Contracts Manager with written
verification of liability protection in accordance with state law prior to final execution of said
agreement.
Article 7
Termination
7.1 This Agreement may be terminated for cause by the SFETC or by Monroe County if the
party in breach has not corrected the breach within thirty (30) days after written notice
from the aggrieved party identifying the breach, or for convenience by action either party
upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. This Agreement may
also be terminated by SFETC upon notice in the event SFETC determines that
termination is necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.
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7.2 Termination of this Agreement for cause shall include, but not be limited to, failure to
suitably perform the work, failure to continuously perform the work in a manner
calculated to meet or accomplish the objectives of SFETC as set forth in this Agreement,
or multiple breach of the provisions of this Agreement notwithstanding whether any such
breach was previously waived or cured.
7.3 Notice of termination shall be provided in accordance with the "Notices" section of this
Agreement. Such verbal notice shall be promptly confirmed in writing in accordance
with the ''Notices'' section of this Agreement.
7.4 In the event this Agreement is terminated for convenience, Monroe County shall be paid
for any expenses incurred to the date the Agreement is terminated and for all non-
cancelable commitments entered into in performance of this Agreement as of the date of
receipt of notice of termination. However, upon being notified of SFETC election to
terminate, Monroe County shall refrain from performing further services or incurring
additional expenses under the terms of this Agreement.
7.5 In the event this Agreement is terminated, any compensation payable by SFETC shall be
withheld until all documents are provided to SFETC pursuant to Section 7.1.
7.6 The SFETC reserves the right to cancel and terminate this Agreement in the event
Monroe County or any employee, servant, and agent of Monroe County is indicted or has
direct information issued against him for any crime arising out of or in conjunction with
any expenses being reimbursed to Monroe County for or on behalf of the SFETC,
without penalty. Monroe County shall be compensated for its services rendered up to the
time of any such termination.
Article 8
Access to Records
Monroe County shall allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material
subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by Monroe
County in conjunction with this Agreement. Failure by Monroe County to grant such public
access shall be grounds for immediate unilateral cancellation of this Agreement by the SFETC.
Article 9
Audit Right and Retention of Records
SFETC shall have the right to audit the books, records, and accounts of Monroe County that are
related to this Agreement. Monroe County shall keep such books, records, and accounts as may
be necessary in order to record complete and correct entries related to the Agreement. Monroe
County shall preserve and make available, at reasonable times for examination and audit by
SFETC, all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and any other documents
pertinent to this Agreement for the required retention period of the Florida Public Records Act
(Chapter 119 Fla. Stat.), if applicable, or, if the Florida Public Records Act is not applicable, for
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a minimum period of three (3) years after termination of this Agreement. If any audit has been
initiated and audit findings have not been resolved at the end of the retention period or three (3)
the Florida Public Records Act is determined by SFETC to be applicable to Momoe County's
records, Momoe County shall comply with all requirements thereof; however, no confidentiality
or non-disclosure requirement of either federal or state law shall be violated by Momoe County.
Any incomplete or incorrect entry in such books, records, and accounts shall be a basis for
SFETC disallowance and recovery of any payment upon such entry.
Article 10
Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Americans with Disabilities Act
Momoe County shall not unlawfully discriminate against any person in its operations and
activities or in its use or expenditure of funds in fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement.
Momoe County shall affirmatively comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) in the course of providing any services funded by SFETC, including
Titles I and II of the ADA (regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability), and all
applicable regulations, guidelines, and standards. In addition, Momoe County shall take
affirmative steps to ensure nondiscrimination in employment against disabled persons. Such
actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion,
transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay, other forms of
compensation, terms and conditions of employment, training (including apprenticeship), and
accessibility.
Momoe County decisions regarding the delivery of services under this Agreement shall be made
without regard to or consideration of race, age, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation,
national origin, martial status, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, or any other
factor which cannot be lawfully used as a basis for service delivery.
Momoe County shall not engage in any discriminatory practice performing any services pursuant
to this Agreement.
Article 11
Third Party Beneficiaries
Neither Momoe County nor SFETC intends to directly or substantially benefit a third party by
this Agreement. Therefore, the parties agree that there are no third party beneficiaries to this
Agreement and that no third party shall be entitled to assert a claim against either of them based
upon this Agreement. The parties expressly acknowledge that it is not their intent to create any
rights or obligations in any third person or entity under this Agreement.
Article 12
Notices
Whenever either party desires to give notice to the other, such notice must be in writing, sent by
certified United States Mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or by hand-delivery with a
request for a written receipt of acknowledgment of delivery, addressed to the party for whom it is
intended at the place last specified. The place for giving notice shall remain the same as set forth
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herein until changed in writing in the manner provided in this section. For the present, the
parties designate the following:
For South Florida Employment and Training Consortium:
South Florida Employment and Training Consortium
Airport Corporate Center
7300 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 500
Miami, Florida 33126-1234
For Monroe County, Board County Commissioners
Monroe County, Board of County Commissioners
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2-256
Key West, Florida 33040
Article 13
Assignment and Performance
Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein shall be assigned, transferred, or encumbered by
either party. In addition, Monroe County shall not subcontract any portion of the work required
by this Agreement, unless agreed to in writing by the SFETC.
Article 14
Conflicts
Neither Monroe County nor its employees shall have or hold any continuing or frequently
recurring employment or contractual relationship that is substantially antagonistic or
incompatible with Monroe County's loyal and conscientious exercise of judgment related to its
performance under this Agreement.
In the event Monroe County is permitted to utilize subcontractors to perform any services
required by this Agreement, Monroe County agrees to prohibit such subcontractors, by written
contract, from having any conflicts within the meaning of this section.
Article 15
Contingency Fee
Monroe County warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than
a bona fide employee working solely for Monroe County, to solicit or secure this Agreement and
that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual or firm, other
that a bona fide employee working solely for Monroe County, any fee, commission, percentage,
gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this
Agreement. For a breach or violation of this provision, County shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement without liability at its discretion, or to deduct from the Agreement price or
otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift or consideration.
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Article 16
Materiality and Waiver of Breach
SFETC and Monroe County agree that each recruitment, duty, and obligation set forth herein is
substantial and important to the formation of this Agreement and, therefore, is a material term
hereof.
The parties' failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of
such provision or modification of this Agreement. A waiver of any breach of a provision of this
Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach and shall not be construed to
be a modification of the terms of this Agreement.
Article 17
Compliance with Laws
Monroe County shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances,
rules, and regulations in performing its duties, responsibilities, and obligations pursuant to this
Agreement.
Article 18
Severance
In the event a portion of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective unless SFETC or Monroe County
elects to terminate this Agreement. An election to terminate this Agreement based upon this
provision shall be made within seven (7) days after the finding by the court becomes final.
Article 19
Joint Preparation
The parties acknowledge that they have sought and received whatever competent advice and
counsel as was necessary for them to form a full and complete understanding of all rights and
obligations herein and that the preparation of this Agreement has been their joint effort. The
language agreed to expresses their mutual intent and the resulting document shall not, solely as a
matter of judicial construction, be construed more severely against one of the parties than the
other.
Article 20
Priority of Provisions
If there is a conflict or inconsistency between any term, statement, requirement, or provision of
any exhibit attached hereto, any document or events referred to herein, or any document
incorporated into this Agreement by reference and a term, statement, requirement, or provision
of this Agreement, the term, statement, requirement, or provision contained in Articles 1 through
23 of this Agreement shall prevail.
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Article 21
Applicable Law and Venne
This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with and governed by the laws
of the State of Florida. Any controversies or legal problems arising out of this Agreement and
any action involving the enforcement or interpretation of any rights hereunder shall be submitted
to the jurisdiction of the state courts of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Miami-Dade County,
Florida.
Article 22
Modifications
No modification or alteration in the terms or conditions contained herein shall be effective unless
contained in a written document prepared with the same or similar formality as this Agreement
and executed by the SFETC and Monroe County.
Article 23
Prior Agreements
This document incorporates and includes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations,
agreements, and understandings applicable to the matters contained herein an the parties agree
that there are no commitments, agreements or understandings concerning the subject matter of
this Agreement that are not contained in this document. Accordingly, the parties agree that no
deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any prior representations or agreements,
whether oral or written. It is further agreed that no modification or alteration in the terms or
conditions contained herein shall be effective unless set forth in writing in accordance with
Article 22 above.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto executed this 16th
2004.
day of June
Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
By: ~ (~
Name:
Murray E. Nelson
South Florida Employment
and Training Consortium
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Name: E.c\,\h ~U{Yle.s-NeLVb~\t
Title:
Mavor/Chairman
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Attest: . A.L--+ (l..~
Approved as to form
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