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County Administrator's Report 11. 1.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	06/20/2019
Issue: Agreement for Funding of Court Personnel Between the First Judicial Circuit of Florida and Escambia County, Florida
From:	Cathy White
Department:	Court Administration
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Agreement for the Funding of Court Personnel Between the First Judicial Circuit of Florida and Escambia County, Florida - Catherine A. White, Director of Case Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the Agreement for the Funding of Court Personnel Between the First Judicial Circuit of Florida and Escambia County, Florida:

A. Approve the Agreement for the Funding of Court Personnel Between the First Judicial Circuit of Florida and Escambia County, Florida; and

B. Authorize Chairman to sign the Agreement and any Amendments, requests for payment, or other related documents as may be required.

[The County agrees to provide funding for the existing Veterans Court Coordinator position through Court Innovation Article V, Local Option portion of the $65 Court Fee according to Florida Statute 939.185(1)(a); whereas the Court agrees to reimburse the County for salary and benefits not to exceed the amounts as outlined in Exhibit "A" of the Agreement.]

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of the Agreement is to fund the existing Veterans Court Program position under the County's provisions providing 40 hours per week salary and all applicable benefits, to include but not limited to, additional holiday pay, FICA, life and health insurance, and retirement, effective July 1, 2019. The Court agrees to reimburse the County for salary and employment benefit costs as outline in Exhibit "A" of the Agreement.

The Veterans Court Program is a specialized court established to serve veterans struggling with treatable behavioral, mental, or chemical health problems as a result of trauma experienced while serving in a combat zone. The Veterans Court Coordinator oversees veterans' case management, ensures smooth operation and implementation of tasks for the entire program.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The County agrees to provide funding for the existing Veterans Court Coordinator through Court Innovation Article V, Local Option portion of the $65 Court Fee according to Florida Statutes 939.185(1)(a); whereas the Court agrees to reimburse the County for salary and benefits not to exceed the amounts as outlined in Exhibit "A" of the Agreement.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Agreement was reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Kristin D. Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

The Agreement was reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Kristin D. Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The County and the Court will coordinate invoicing and payment process.

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Agreement