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SPIEGEL GROVE ARTIFICIAL REEF PROJECT
AGREEMENT FOR USE OF SHERIFF'S BOMB TECHNICIAN
1- Purpose: The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners in
conjunction with the Upper Keys Chamber of Commerce has
acquired title to former USS Spiegel Grove, a decommisSioned
naval vessel. The BOCe has contracted with the UKCC to place the
ship as an artificial reef in the waters east of Key Largo. The BOCC
and UKCC desire the assistance of Sgt. Bobby Randolph, MCSO
Bomb Technician in this endeavor, and MCSO is willing to provide
assistance. This agreement sets forth the understanding of the
parties.
2 - Role of MCSO:
A. MCSO agrees to permit Sgt. Bobby Randolph to assist in placing
and detonating explosives in the hull of the Spiegel Grove in
connection with placement of the ship as an artificial reef, with
the understanding that the BOee is not obliged to obtain
additional insurance coverage for this activity.
B. MeSO is not responsible for:
1. Obtaining permits or other approvals.
2. Preparation, execution, or supervision of the sink plan, other
than plaCing and detonating explosives and supervision.
3. Coordination of volunteers.
4. Supervision of employees of any employer other than MeSO.
5. Determination of the methods used to sink the ship or
locations of explosive charges. MeSO relies upon the sink
plan prepared by independent consultants retained by the
UKCC.
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6. Inspection and monitoring of the vessel and marine
environment during and after sinking.
7. Inspection or implementation of measures to prevent
environmental degradation, pollution, or discharge of
hazardous wastes.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
By:
Sheriff Richard D. Roth
Approved for lega\ sufficiency for the Monroe County Sheriff Office
By:
Mark L. Willis, General counsel
ATTEST:
Danny L. Kohlage, Clerk
Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida
By:
By
Mayor IChairperson
Deputy Clerk
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