Resolution 244-1980RESOLUTION NO.244 - 1980
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE STATE
OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITA-
TIVE SERVICES, AND MONROE COUNTY TO ADMINISTER
FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE TITLE XX SOCIAL SECURITY
ACT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
That the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida, is hereby authorized to execute an
Agreement by and between the State of Florida, Department of
Health and Rehabilitative Services and Monroe County, a
copy of same being attached hereto, to administer Federal
funds under the Title XX Social Security Act.
Passed and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting held on the
23rd day of September, 1980.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE CO NTY, FLORIDA
By
CIT-5—irman
(SEAL)
Attest:
State of Florida
Department. of Health and Rehabilitative Services
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 26th day of September, 1980
by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, hereinafter referred to as the
"DEPARTMENT", and MONROE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the
State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "DONOR";
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT, by authority granted in Chapter 20
and 409, Florida Statutes, 1973, administers federal funds under Title
XX of the Social Security Act which must be matched with state and/or
local funds in accordance with Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations,
Chapter II, Part 228; .or if, said provisions are revised, revoked and/or
transferred to a new Part in the Code of Federal Regulations, said
funds must be matched in accordance with. the provisions of the new
applicable Parts of the Code of Federal Regulations; and all amendments
thereof, and,
WHEREAS, DONOR wishes to make a financial contribution to the
DEPARTMENT to be used for the provision of services, said contribu-
tion of the DONOR to be matched by federal funds, and
WHEREAS, services will be provided to those eligible to .receive
said services under the standards of eligibility of - the DEPARTMENT,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertaking and
agreements hereinafter set forth, the DEPARTMENT and the DONOF:
agree as follows:
1. Donation
A. DONOR shall contribute to the DEPARTMENT the sum of
$10,296 in certified public expenditures for the purpose of obtaining
federal funds in the amount of $30,.888 for a i:otal of $41,184 to be used
for the provision of legal services to those eligible under the standards
of eligibility of the DEPARTMENT. DONOR's contribution shall be made
in twelve (12) certifications of $858, with the first of said certifications
being made on .October 31, 1980 and subsequent certifications being.
made on' the last day of each succeeding month.
B. Certified public expenditures may vary from contribution to
contribution but the total amount of the certified public expenditures at
the end of this contract period will not be more than the agreed upon
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total contribution due under this contract. Certified public expend-
itures used must be eligible to be considered as certified public
expenditures under the applicable federal regulations, and rulings by
the Office of Human Services Development of the United States
Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Said certification shall be
on the forms and in the manner designated by the DEPARTMENT.
2. Use of Donation
This donation is for the provision of legal service to those who
meet the eligibility requirements of the DEPARTMENT, by Legal
Services of Greater Miami, Inc,, in Monroe, Florida, DONOR
guarantees. these services are not available without cost. (County)
3. Expenditures of Donated Funds
In consideration of the DONOR's agreement to make the finalacial
contribution, DEPARTMENT represents and agrees that it will use the
contribution, after matching said contribution with federal funds, for
the purchase of the aforementioned and described services.
4. Termination
A. Termination at Will - This contract may be terminated by
either party at any time, with or without cause, upon no less than
thirty (30) days notice in writing to the other party. Said notice shall
be delivered by certified mail, telegram, or in person.
B . Termination because of Lack of Funds It is further agreed
that in the event funds to finance this contract become unavailable,. the
obligations of each party hereunder may be terminated upon no less
than twenty-four (24) hours notice in writing to the other party. Said
notice shall be delivered by certified mail, telegram, or in person. The
DEPARTMENT shall be the final authority as to the availability of
federal or state funds and as to how any available funds will be
allocated among its various prcviders..
5. Effective Date
The effective date of this contract shall be October 1, 1980. This
contract shall cover a period of twelve (12) months from the effective
date of the contract and shall end on September 30, 1981.
6. Source of Funds
DONOR guarantees that none of the amounts donated for matching
under this 'contract are federal funds, or are derived from or in lieu of
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federal funds except as to federal monies received from federal sources
authorized by Statute as acceptable for matching with federal funds.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this three
(3) page agreement to be executed by their officials thereunto duly
authorized.
STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE
SERVICES
Date: By:
Title:
Date:
Date:
Ala
MONROE COUNTY, a political sub-
division of the State of Florida
[POLITICAL
ENTITY SEAL]
By:
Uh4 aWord of County
Commissioner
Attest:
e k oard o County
Commissioners
APMOMAf f0 faDa Af
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LEGAL SERVICES OF THE FLORIDA KEYS
B U D G E T
1 October 1980 - 30 September 1981
EXPENSES
I. PERSONNEL
Attorneys (Note A)
$49,584.00
Paralegals (Note B)
12,634.00
Secretaries (Note C)
23, 222.00
85,440.00
Fringe at 15.7%
13,414.00
TOTAL PERSONNEL
$98, 854.00
II. NON -PERSONNEL
Travel
3,600.00
Space Costs (Note D)
9,797.00
Consumables
2,000.00
Photocopy
2,500.00
Litigation costs
1,500.00
Telephone (Note E)
6,250.00
Postage
1,100.00
Library Upkeep
1,452.00
Other Costs
2,500.00
Asset Acquisitions (Note F)
3,000.00
TOTAL NON -PERSONNEL
COSTS $33, 699.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
$132,553.00
REVENUE
Legal Services Corporation
Regular Grant 69, 457.00 .$69, 457.00
Title XX
New Federal Funds 45, 000.00
In -Kind Match (Note G) 10, 296.00
Cash Match (Note H) 4,704.00
$60,000.00
Filing Fees (Less Cash Match) 3,096.00
PROJECTED AVAILABLE RESOURCES $132,553.00
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NOTES
A. The Key West Office is ,staffed wth two attorneys, Susan Gates
and Jeanne Elias. The Key Largo area is served by one attorney,
Carolina Lombardi, who rides circuit to the area on a weekly
basis. The Key Largo office was closed in April, 1980 because of
insufficient numbers of clients to justify maintaining a full-time
office.
B. One paralegal, Yvonne Leon, is employed in the Key West Office,
C. The budget provides for two secretaries in Key West (one of whom
functions as the Office Manager) ; and one half-time secretary for
the Key Largo attorney.
D. Space costs include in -kind, estimated at $6,243, for space at 600
White Street, Key West, used as Title XX match; and a portion of
the rental costs of the Homestead office which houses the Key
Largo attorney at $3,554.00.
E. The telephone budget includes in -kind match, estimated at $4,053,
for telephone costs at Key West, plus a toll -free number for
residents of the Upper Keys to call the Homestead office and
telephone charges for the Key Largo attorney at $2,197.00.
F . The cost of asset acquisitions will increase this year due to office
space changes required by the Fire & Safety Department.
Acquisitions include two new air conditioners, a rug and additional
chairs for the client waiting room. Acquisitions also include the
supplements and updates to the library.
G . The in -kind match represents the estimated value of space costs
and telephone at the Key West office.
H. The cash match comes from the filing fee ordinance. Together,
the in -kind and cash match produce $45, 060 in Title XX fun6s.
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LEGAL SERVICES OF THE FLORIDA KEYS
Au ust 1980
Statistical Data
TYPE OF.PROBLEM
Number
o
Number
%
This
Month
This
Quarter
Administrative
1
4
2
5
Family
6
26
17
40
Housing
6
26-
7
17
Employment &
Consumer
8
35
11
26
Miscellaneous
2
9
5
12
Total
23
100%
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100%
RACE
White
Black
Cuban
Other
Total
AGE
0 - 25
26 - 35
36 - 45
46 - 59
60+
Total
SEX
Male
Female
Total
Clients
+ Dependents
Total _
Number
This
_
Yea
25
17
30
20
4,1
27
32
21
23
15
151 100
17
74
32
76
98 65
4
17
6
14
41 27
2
9
3
8
10 7
0
0
1
2
2 1
23
100%
42
100%
151 10C
5
22
5
12
5
5
22
14
33
39 27
5
22
9,
21
49 32
4
17
8
19
-
35 2-
4
17.
6
15
23 1`
23
100%
42
100%
151 10C
11
48
16
38
57 3(,
12
52
26
62
94 61
23
100%
42
100%.
151 10C
23
42
151
29
60
213
52
102
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Financial Eligibility Guidelines
A. A client's net income may not exceed the amounts indicated.*
(For family units in excess of ten, add $1,375 annually for each addi-
tional member.)
Number in
Family Weekly Monthly Annually
1 71 309 3,703
2 96 417 5,006
3-
122
529
6,347
4
145
628
7,534
.5
170
735
8,819
6
193
836
10,027
7
216
936
11;232
8
241
1,043
12,517
9
264
1,144
13,725
10
289
1,244
14,922
B. In determining net income (take-home) you may deduct only
the following items from gross income:
1. FICA (Social Security)
2. Payroll Withholding
3. Union Dues
4. Pension Contributions
5. Health Insurance Contributions
*Senior Citizens - (60 or above) whose income is above eligibility
guidelines are eligible for services if:
1. Their total income from whatever source does not exceed the
maximum Social Security benefits they would conceivably get:
a. Single person 542.50 - monthly
b. Husband -and Wife combined. 813.80 - monthly
C. Total family unit '949.50 - monthly
2. Their liquid assets are not in excess of 2,500 or cost of -
obtaining private counsel would reduce liquid assets to under 2,500.
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