FY1974-FY1975 10/01/1973
A G R E E MEN T
October
, 1973, by
THIS AGREEMENT made this 1st day of
and between MONROE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
hereinafter called County; MONROE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CHILDREN, INC., a
non-profit Florida Corporation, with offices at Poinciana Plaza, Key West,
Monroe County, Florida, hereinafter called The Association;
WIT N E SSE T H;
WHEREAS, the County is authorized by Chapter 70-290, Laws of Florida,
1970, to expend from the County General Fund such sums as are deemed necessary
and advisable for the care, treatment and rehabilitation of the retarded in-
habitants of Monroe County, and
WHEREAS, the Association provides residential care, nurseries, train-
ing schools, diagnostic and evaluation services, parent counseling, and other
programs for retarded children of Monroe County, and
WHEREAS, the County is desirous of having the Association provide
such services to the retarded children of Monroe County on a free and un-
restricted basis as an aid in Monroe County's overall mental health program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in consideration of the promises
hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
I. The Association agrees to plan and assist in providing services
in the areas of:
1. (~ Residential care
(b) Diagnostic and evaluation services
(c) Sheltered workshop
(~ Case work service
(e) Nurseries
(D Training schools
(g) Other related service
for retarded children of Monroe County, as far as practical with the funds to be
provided by the County.
2. The Association agrees that the services provided hereunder shall
meet the standards of the State Division of Mental Health and Division of Mental
Retardation.
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3. The Association further agrees to provide reports on an annual
basis as to the services provided.
4. The Association agrees to aid all retarded children of Monroe
County without discrimination for any reason where such aid is deemed necessary
by the Association.
II. The County agrees to provide the sum of $20,000.00 in twenty-
four (24) equal monthly installments to the Association, payable monthly upon
submission by the Association of vouchers for the sums falling due.
This Agreement shall be in effect for the period of two years beginning
the 1st day of
October
, 1973.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument
to be executed on the day and year first above written.
(SEAL)
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, a political
subdivision of the State of Florida,
by and through its governing body,
the Board of County Commissioners
By:
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Mayor d Chairman
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Clerk
MONROE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CHILDREN,
INC.
(SEAL)
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ATTEST:
By:
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Secretary