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MEMORADNUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Pursuant to Florida Statute 946.40, the Indian River Correctional Institution, herein known as IRCI and Indian River County, enters into a Memorandum of Agreement for the purpose of utilizing Inmate labor for general maintenance with the Indian River County Refuse Department, hereinafter referred to as Refuse Department. This Agreement shall remain in full force until one or both parties cancel said Agreement by providing 30 day advance notice of cancellation. This Agreement may be revised or altered by mutual agreement of the parties involved, provided however, that the Agreement is reviewed and renewed at least annually. Inmates assigned to this public works project shall be under the overall administrative supervision of IRCI. Inmates who have been classified minimum custody according to Department of. Corrections rules may be utilized by the Refuse Department without a. Correctional Officer or other authorized Department of Corrections employee present during transit to, from, and at the work site. The County agrees to: 1. Schedule the use of one minimum custody inmate to be supervised by the Refuse Department personnel. The number of inmates utilized may be changed upon mutual agreement of _ the Superintendent of IRCI.and the Supervisor of the Refuse Department. Said change shall be made part of this Agreement by adendum. 2. Transport inmate to and from work site by employee of the Refuse Department in an authorized County vehicle, assuming responsibility for direct inmate supervision. 3. Provide IRCI a schedule of work hours which the inmate will be worked, provided the work day does:not exceed 10 hours, including travel time, for a five day work week. Advise in advance IRCI if the inmate will not be picked up on any particular day(s), or advise IRCI if the inmate will be returning to IRCI late. 4. Provide all tools,,equipment and personal items such as gloves, boots, hard - hats, etc., necessary to perform work in a safe and effective manner. 5. Utilize responsible personnel to supervise inmate. Refuse Department inmate supervisor(s) will be instructed.on Department of Corrections Rules and Regulations relative to supervising inmate. , 6. Notify IRCI immediately when Refuse Department inmate supervisor knows of an inmate• escape. 7. Evaluate performance of inmate under Refuse Department supervision and report to IRCI any failure of inmate to perform his task in a satisfactory manner. 8. Within the scope of.Refuse Department inmate supervisor training, provide first aid for on-the-job injuries. When an injury requires emergency medical treatment, transport inmate immediately to nearest medical facility and provide security until relieved by IRCI. If an inmate becomes ill while at the work site and does not require emergency medical treatment, notify IRCI for instructions. Report all injuries, regardless of seriousness, to IRCI. IRCI will be responsible for all medical expenses. 9. Ensure that inmate(s) are not exposed to or have access to work areas where weapons or other tactical equipment is stored or used. 11 OCT 21995 ..� .