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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
INTERAGENCY/PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
This agreement made and entered into this 30th day of June
2000, by and between the State of Florida Department of
Corrections's Indian River Correctional Institution, hereinafter
referred to as Corrections, and Indian River Board of County
Commissioners, hereinafter to as the Agency, is done so in
accordance with Chapter s. 946.40 F.S., and Rules of the
Department of Corrections, Chapter s. 33-601.201, F.A.C., Inmate
Work Program and s. 33-601.202, F.A.C., Use of Inmates in Public
Works The duration of this a reement is from _ 07/01/00 to
06/30/01 mo dy/yr
mo/dy yr
Work performed under this local agreement is determined to be
value added or cost savings as defined in the Community work Squad
Manual.
Value Added X Cost Savings
I.
Corrections agrees to ,provide for those items so indicated with a
check ( X ) to the left of each appropriate number. All other
items are to be marked "N/A" to the left of the number.
x 1. Screen the inmates for the work to be performed to
provide a reasonable basis to believe that none present
a danger to property or persons.
x 2. Provide up to seven inmates each workday for the period
of the a reement, Medium custody-.( ); minimum
custody ( ); both ( xx ). *Refer to Section II (19),
x 3. Provide one vehicle and one Correctional officer
each workday to transport inmates assigned to the
Agency and to provide supervision as agreed herein.
x 4. Provide food and drinks for inmate lunches.
x 5. Be responsible for the apprehension of an escapee and
handling of problem inmates. Provide transportation
from the work site to the correctional facility for
inmates who refuse tc- work, becrimr_ unable to work, or
cause a disruption in the work schedule.
X 6. Be responsible for administering all disciplinary
action taken against an inmate for infractions
committed while under the supervision of the Agency.
x 7. Provide for medical treatment for ill or injured
inmates and transportation of such inmates.
N/A B. Conduct a background check, which includes a criminal
history check, and obtain approval by the
institution/facility Superintendent or designee prior
to authorizing Non -Corrections (personnel to participate
in training to supervise inmates.
N/A 9, Provide orientation and training to non -Corrections
personnel approved to supervise inmates prior to their
assuming supervisory responsibility of an inmate squad.
Training will be in accordance with Corrections'
guidelines for non -corrections personnel supervising
offenders. Provide refresher training each successive
training year.
N/A 10, Notify the Agency in the event one of their employees
fails to provide proper supervision of inmates.
x 11. Provide inmates with all personal items of clothing
appropriate for the season of the year.
x 12. Provide inmates for transportation/work at the
appropriate time regardless of temperature or inclement
weather, unless notified by the Agency of suspended
work operations, or the Department determines that a
squad should not check out.
N/A 13. Cather (attached additional page if necessary).
Ii.
The Agency agrees to provide for those items so indicated with a
check ( x ) to the left of each appropriate number. All other
items are to be marked "N/A" to the left of the number.
N/A 1. Provide Corrections with a schedule of hours which
inmates will be worked in accordance with the
established workday for the Agency and the
transportation time required. Any deviation from the
established schedule must be reported to an agreed to
by Corrections.
N/A 2. Provide supervision of inmates in accord with
Department of Corrections Rules and Regulations. Non -
Corrections personnel may supervise minimum and medium
custody inmates. Each such person must have a
background check, which includes criminal history
check, and be approved by the institution/facility
Superintendent- or designee and complete required
orientation/training in the supervision of inmates.
N/A 3. Provide transportation of inmates to and from work if
such is not provided by Corrections as agreed to in
Section I of this Agreement.
X 4. Provide all tools, equipment, materials and personal
items such as gloves, rubber boots, hard hats, etc.,
necessary and appropriate to perform the required work.
X 5. Ensure that when licensing or permits are obtained if
required for the work to be performed. Provide
necessary supervision and guidance for projects which
require a permit which require technical assistance to
complete the project.
X 6. Immediately notify Corrections in the event of an
escape while the inmate is under supervision of the
Agency. Report any inappropriate behavior displayed by
inmates or any inmate who fails to perform his tasks in
an acceptable manner.
N/A 7. Record daily the number of hours worked by inmates
using forms provided by Corrections and submit the form
on a weekly basis to Corrections.
N/A 8. Report all inmate injuries to Corrections.
Report all inmate injuries, regardless of how minor in
nature, to Corrections as soon as practical.
Medically related complaints made by an inmate shall be
reported Corrections as soon as practical.
In cases of emergency, first aid, within the scope of
the supervisor's medical training, shall be provided,
request emergency health care assistance, and
assistance rendered to Corrections.
N/A 9. Provide inmates with a fifteen minute rest break in the
morning and afternoon. Lunch breaks shall normally
begin at12 Noon and last at least thirty (30) minutes.
Ensure inmates are supervised during rest and lunch
breaks.
N/A 10. Provide an employee of the same sex as the medium
custody inmate(s) to be immediately available to render
assistance in cases where the squad supervisor is of
the opposite sex as Lhe inmate,
N/A 11, Require each non -Correction person approved to
supervise inmates and other appropriate staff members
to attend orientation/training in the supervision of
inmates prior, to assuming MlperViSi(111 Of inmates, and
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N/A 3.
Provide transportation of inmates to and from work if
such is not provided by Corrections as agreed to in
Section I of this Agreement.
X 4.
Provide all tools, equipment, materials and personal
items such as gloves, rubber boots, hard hats, etc.,
necessary and appropriate to perform the required work.
X 5.
Ensure that when licensing or permits are obtained if
required for the work to be performed. Provide
necessary supervision and guidance for projects which
require a permit which require technical assistance to
complete the project.
X 6.
Immediately notify Corrections in the event of an
escape while the inmate is under supervision of the
Agency. Report any inappropriate behavior displayed by
inmates or any inmate who fails to perform his tasks in
an acceptable manner.
N/A 7.
Record daily the number of hours worked by inmates
using forms provided by Corrections and submit the form
on a weekly basis to Corrections.
N/A 8.
Report all inmate injuries to Corrections.
Report all inmate injuries, regardless of how minor in
nature, to Corrections as soon as practical.
Medically relater( complaints made by an inmate shall be
reported Corrections as soon as practical.
In cases of emergency, first aid, within the scope of
the supervisor's medical training, shall be provided,
request emergency health care assistance, and
assistance rendered to Corrections.
N/A 9.
Provide inmates with a fifteen minute rest break in the
morning and afternoon. bunch breaks shall normally
begin at 12 Noon and last at least thirty (30) minutes.
Ensure inmates are supervised during rest and lunch
breaks.
N/A 10. Provide an employee of the same sex as the medium
custody inmate(s) to be immediately available to render
assistance in cases where the squad supervisor is of
the opposite sex as the inmate.
N/A 11. Require each non -Correction person approved to
supervise inmates and other appropriate staff members
to attend orientation/training in the supervision of
inmates prior to assuming supervision of inmates, and
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to attend annual refresher training in the supervision
of inmates. Orientationitra.ining to be provided by the
Department.
12. Agency hereby agrees to be liable for, and shall
indemnify, defend and hold Corrections harmless from
all claims, suits, judgments or damages including court
cost and attorney's fees arising out of intentional
acts, negligence or omissions by the Agency in its
supervision of inmates pursuant to this Agreement. if
agency is an agency or subdivision of the State of
Florida, this paragraph shall not be interpreted as
altering the state's waiver of immunity in tort
pursuant to Section 768,28, Florida Statutes, or to
otherwise impose liability on Agency for which it would
not otherwise by law be responsible.
X 13. Ensure that all work assignments/projects utilizin
inmates are authorized projects of the municipality,_
cit count overnmental a enc or non-profit
organization and that pr.zvate contractors employed by
dour agency do not use inmates as any part of their
x 14. other special considerations regarding activities of
the work squad that may be based on work location, etc.
(Attach additional. page (s) if applicable).
*Phis agency requests the use of a work squad three times
a week or on an as needed basis at the Indian River
County Landfill.
The Department or the Agency may suspend this agreement or
terminate this agreement with immediate notice, in whole or -in
part, when the interests of the Department or Agency requires such
termination,
Agreed to and signers this LC day of ��t�� � , 20o..
Florida Department of Corrections Indian River Hoard of Commission
Name of Agency Receiving
Services
Name: _
Fran B. Adams, Chairman
Title: waY-J-- Approve BC 7=tF=2 00
Name,(+�SLEE� Attest;
leg i�. Barton, Clerk
-of-_Cizcuit__Cour-L--_
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County Attorney
Approved as to Form nd Legal Sufficiency