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Agenda 01/12/2016 Item #16K 3 1/12/2016 16.K.3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve a Retention Agreement for specialized legal services with the law firm of Kelley Stiffler PLLC on workers' compensation matters. OBJECTIVE: That the Board approves a Retention Agreement with Kelley Stiffler PLLC for outside legal services on an "as needed" basis for workers' compensation matters. CONSIDERATIONS: Attached for the Board's approval is a Retention Agreement with the law firm of Kelley Stiff ler, PLLC (the "Firm") to provide specialized legal services on workers' compensation matters. The contract does not address any specific project or assignment but rather sets forth the criteria under which payment will be made when services are requested. The Firm has legal expertise in the area of workers' compensation and has provided services to the County's Risk Management Department in that area since 2005. Under the proposed Retention Agreement, the Firm shall be compensated for its services according to the fee schedule attached to the Agreement as Exhibit "A." Exhibit `B" of the Agreement also provides for reimbursement of actual out-of-pocket expenses to be paid in accordance with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. FISCAL IMPACT: The approval and execution of the attached retention agreement has no fiscal impact in and of itself but there will be a fiscal impact in accordance with the terms and conditions of such contracts, upon the County's request for legal services. The Firm's services will be primarily utilized and paid for by the Risk Management Department. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approves and authorizes the Chairman to execute the attached Retention Agreement with the law firm of Kelley Stiffler PLLC for specialized legal services on workers' compensation matters. Prepared by: Scott R. Teach, Deputy County Attorney Attachment: Retention Agreement Packet Page-2265- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.16.K.16.K.3. Item Summary: Recommendation to approve a Retention Agreement for specialized legal services with the law firm of Kelley Stiffler PLLC on workers' compensation matters. Meeting Date: 1/12/2016 Prepared By Name:NeetVirginia Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal, CAO Office Administration 12/28/2015 9:52:34 AM Submitted by Title: Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney Name: TeachScott 12/28/2015 9:52:35 AM Approved By Name: WalkerJeff Title: Division Director-Risk Management,Risk Management Date: 12/28/2015 9:58:31 AM Name: TeachScott Title: Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney Date: 12/29/2015 7:26:44 AM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 12/29/2015 10:45:26 AM Name: IsacksonMark Title: Division Director-Corp Fin&Mgmt Svc,Office of Management&Budget Date: 12/29/2015 11:05:14 AM Name: CasalanguidaNick Packet Page-2266- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. Title:Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office Date: 12/29/2015 4:23:30 PM Packet Page-2267- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. RETENTION AGREEMENT WITH KELLEY STIFFLER PLLC This RETENTION AGREEMENT is made by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida (the "County"), and the Law Firm of Kelley Stiff ler PLLC of Bonita Springs, Florida. WHEREAS, Kelley Stuffier PLLC has special expertise and resources in a wide range of legal matters,particularly in workers' compensation; and WHEREAS, the County from time to time has a requirement and need for legal services which are particularly within the expertise of Kelley Stiffler PLLC; and WHEREAS, this Retention Agreement is intended to supersede and replace the Retention Agreement approved by the County on September 27, 2005, Agenda Item 16E2. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises contained herein, the County hereby hires and retains Kelley Stiffler PLLC, and Kelley Stiffler PLLC hereby agrees to provide legal services to County in defense of workers' compensation claims. ARTICLE 1 COMPENSATION; METHOD OF PAYMENT 1.1 Compensation shall be paid to Kelley Stiffler PLLC in accordance with the terms set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Requirements for reimbursable expenses are set forth in Exhibit "B," attached hereto and made a part hereof. Expenses other than automobile expenses must be documented by copies of paid receipts or other evidence of payment. The Certificate contained in Exhibit "C" must be included with every invoice submitted for payment. 1.2 The rates set forth in Exhibit"A" shall remain in effect without change for a minimum of two (2) years from the effective date of this Agreement. In the subsequent years of the Paee 1 of 18 Packet Page -2268- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. Agreement, upon the request of Kelley Stiff ler PLLC, the County Attorney is authorized to negotiate to increase the hourly rate up to a maximum of ten (10) percent without approval by the Board of County Commissioners. In the negotiation process, Kelley Stiff ler PLLC must substantiate the reason the request is being made (i.e. market conditions,increase in CPI, etc.) 1.3 Multiple Attorney Assignments. The County acknowledges that, from time to time, it may be advisable for Kelley Stiffler PLLC to assign more than one attorney to a project or case. Nevertheless, in order to ensure that such multiple attorney assignments are efficient and cost-effective for the County, Kelley Stiffler PLLC agrees to the following procedures and billing limitations for multiple attorney assignments. 1.3.1 A primary attorney will be identified for such projects or cases and that attorney will be the contact attorney for the County except in the case of an emergency or the County's written pre-approval. In practice, this means that generally only the primary attorney will meet or communicate directly with County personnel or attend meetings, court, arbitrations, mediations or other proceedings on behalf of the County. 1.3.2 Attorneys assigned to a project or case other than the primary attorney will be less senior attorneys with lower billing rates unless the additional attorney(s) has/have a demonstrated expertise that will demonstrably enhance the value and efficiency of the legal services being provided to the County. 1.3.3 Kelley Stiffler PLLC agrees that internal or in-house conferences among multiple attorneys assigned to a project or case shall be kept to the minimum reasonably necessary for the provision of the legal services in question. To the Page 2of18 6, J I Packet Page -2269- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. extent internal or in-house conferences among multiple attorneys assigned to a project or case are necessary, each such attorney may bill his or her customary rate for up to thirty (30) minutes for any such conference. To the extent such a conference exceeds thirty (30) minutes in length, Kelley Stiff ler PLLC agrees that it will discount the total billings for all attorneys involved in the conference by forty-five (45)percent. 1.4 Kelley Stiff ler PLLC may submit invoices for hourly work assignments pursuant to Exhibit "A" only after the services for which the invoices are submitted have been completed or expenses incurred. An original invoice plus one copy is due within fifteen (15) days of the end of the month, except the final invoice which must be received no later than sixty(60) days after the work is completed or the expiration of this Agreement. 1.5 To be deemed proper, all invoices must comply with the requirements set forth in this Agreement and must be submitted on the form and pursuant to the instruction prescribed by County. Payment may be withheld for failure of Kelley Stuffier PLLC to comply with a term, condition, or requirement of this Agreement. 1.6 Payment shall be made to J. Eric Stiffler at: Kelley Stiffler PLLC 2799 Riverview Ctr. Blvd. Ste. 209 P.O. Box 2485 Bonita Springs, Florida 34134-2485 ARTICLE 2 INSURANCE 2.1 Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall as a minimum, provide, pay for, and maintain in force at all times during the term of this Agreement, professional liability insurance in an amount and form not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim and in the aggregate and remain at that level unless this Agreement is amended or until this Page 3of18 bJ Packet Page-2270- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. Agreement expires. Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall also supply a coverage declaration/policy renewal sheet to the Risk Management Director for each policy year that this Agreement remains in effect. Such insurance shall also provide, in the event of cancellation or non- renewal, that the discovery period for insurance claims (tail coverage) shall not be less than three (3) years following the completion of the assigned work and acceptance by the County. 2.2 Such policy or policies shall be issued by United States Treasury approved companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida. 2.3 Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall furnish to the Risk Management Director Certificates of Insurance or endorsements evidencing the insurance coverages specified by this Article prior to beginning performance of work under this Agreement. ARTICLE 3 TERM AND TIME OF PERFORMANCE 3.1 The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years to begin December 1, 2015, and to end on December 1, 2018, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Absent notice of intent to terminate, the Agreement may be renewed upon mutual consent of the parties for three (3) additional terms of one (1) year each. In the event the term of this Agreement extends beyond a single fiscal year of County, the continuation of this Agreement beyond the end of any fiscal year shall be subject to the availability of funds from County in accordance with Chapter 129, Florida Statutes. 3.2 Time shall be deemed to be of the essence in performing the duties, obligations and responsibilities by this Agreement. Paee 4 of 18 Packet Page-2271- \�`� 1/12/2016 16.K.3. 3.3 Any amendments, alterations, variations, modifications or waivers of provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing, duly signed by both parties hereto, and attached to the original of this Agreement. ARTICLE 4 TERMINATION 4.1 This Agreement may be terminated by either party for cause upon ten(10) days' notice or by either party for convenience upon no less than thirty (30) days' advance written notice in accordance with the "NOTICES" section of this Agreement. 4.2 Termination of this Agreement for cause shall include, but not be limited to, failure to suitably perform the work, failure to continuously perform the work in a manner calculated to meet or accomplish the objectives of County as set forth in this Agreement, or multiple breach of the provisions of this Agreement notwithstanding whether any such breach was previously waived or cured. 4.3 In the event this Agreement is terminated for convenience, Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall be paid for any services performed to the date the Agreement is terminated; however, upon notice by either party to terminate, Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall refrain from performing further services or incurring additional expenses under the term of this Agreement. Kelley Stiffler PLLC acknowledges and agrees that Ten Dollars ($10) of the compensation to be paid by County, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged by Kelley Stiffler PLLC, is given as specific consideration to Kelley Stiffler PLLC for County's right to terminate this Agreement for convenience. Kelley Stiffler PLLC's obligations to the County as provided for hereunder shall cease upon termination, except for participating in an orderly and professional transfer of such responsibilities and files or copies of files to the County or its designee. Such transfer of responsibilities and files Page 5 of 18 Packet Page-2272- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. shall also be in accordance with all requirements of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. ARTICLE 5 RECORD AUDIT AND INSPECTION 5.1 County shall have the right to audit the books and records of Kelley Stuffier PLLC pertinent to the funding under this Agreement. Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall preserve and make available, at reasonable times for examination and audit by County, all financial records, supporting documents, and other documents pertinent to this Agreement for a period of three (3) years after termination of this Agreement or, if any audit has been initiated and audit findings have not been resolved at the end of the three years, the books and records shall be retained until resolution of the audit findings. 5.2 If the Florida Public Records Act (Chapter 119, Fla. Stat.) is determined by County to be applicable to Kelley Stiffler PLLC's records, Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall comply with all requirements thereof, however, no confidentiality or non-disclosure requirement of either federal or state law shall be violated by Kelley Stiffler PLLC. ARTICLE 6 CONFLICT OF INTEREST 6.1 Kelley Stiffler PLLC states that it is familiar with and will comply with the terms and conditions of Chapter 112, Part III, Florida Statutes (Code of Ethics). 6.2 It is important that Kelley Stiffler PLLC be independent and impartial in order to un Kelley iffier PLLC shall not act as counsel I conduct its services to the County.. Sti properly co d s y y in any lawsuit or other adversary proceeding in which County is named as an adversary party or in which Kelley Stiffler PLLC takes an adverse position to the County. Kelley Stiffler PLLC agrees that it will comply at all times with all of the Rules Regulating the Page 6 of 18 Packet Page-2273- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. Florida Bar, including without limitation Rules 4-1.6, 4-1.7 and 4-1.8 concerning confidentiality and the scrupulous avoidance of conflicts of interest. 6.3 Neither Kelley Stuffier PLLC nor its employees shall have or hold any continuing or frequently recurring employment or contractual relationship that is substantially antagonistic or incompatible with Kelley Stiffler PLLC's loyal and conscientious exercise of judgment related to its performance under this Agreement. 6.4 In the event Kelley Stuffier PLLC is permitted to utilize subcontractors, herein, to perform any services required by this Agreement, Kelley Stiffler PLLC agrees to prohibit such subcontractors, by written contract, from having any conflicts as within the meaning of this section. 6.5 If at any time Kelley Stiffler PLLC's firm represents a client in matters having to do with the Collier County government, be it before the Board of County Commissioners or any other agency or division of Collier County government, Kelley Stiffler PLLC will contact the County Attorney's Office before undertaking such representation so that it can be determined whether a conflict of interest exists. ARTICLE 7 INDEMNIFICATION 7.1 Kelley Stiffler PLLC acknowledges and agrees that Ten Dollars ($10.00) of the compensation to be paid by County, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged by Kelley Stiffler PLLC, is given as specific consideration to Kelley Stiffler PLLC so that Kelley Stiffier PLLC shall at all times hereafter indemnify, hold harmless and, at County's option, defend or pay for an attorney selected by County to defend County, its officers, agents, servants, and employees against any and all claims, losses,liabilities, and expenditures of any kind, including attorney fees, court costs, and expenses, caused by a Pane 7 of 18 Packet Page-2274- d� 1/12/2016 16.K.3. negligent act or omission of Kelley Stuffier PLLC, its employees, agents, servants, or officers, accruing, resulting from, or related to the subject matter of this Agreement including, without limitation, any and all claims, demands or causes of action of any nature whatsoever resulting from injuries or damages sustained by any person or property. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Kelley Stiff ler PLLC's obligations and liabilities, as well as the County's rights, under the preceding sentence shall be limited solely to the indemnification coverage (if any), terms and policy limits set forth in the professional liability insurance obtained by Kelley Stiff ler PLLC pursuant to Article 2 herein and, further, Kelley Stiff ler PLLC shall have no personal liability for the indemnification or hold harmless obligations set forth in this Section 7.1. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. Subject to the limitations set forth in this Section 7.1, to the extent considered necessary by County, any sums due Kelley Stiffler PLLC under this Agreement may be retained by County until all of County's claims for indemnification pursuant to this Agreement have been settled or otherwise resolved, and any amount withheld shall not be subject to payment of interest by County. ARTICLE 8 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS 8.1 Any and all reports, photographs, surveys, and other data and documents provided or created in connection with this Agreement are and shall remain the property of County. In the event of termination of this Agreement, any reports, photographs, surveys, and other data and documents prepared by Kelley Stiff ler PLLC, whether finished or unfinished, shall become the property of County and shall be delivered by Kelley Stiff ler PLLC to the County within seven (7) days of termination of this Agreement by either Page 8 of 18 44' Packet Page-2275- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. party. Any compensation due to Kelley Stiff ler PLLC shall be withheld until all documents are received as provided herein. ARTICLE 9 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 9.1 Kelley Stiffler PLLC is an independent contractor under this Agreement. Services provided by Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall be subject to the supervision of Kelley Stiffler PLLC, and such services shall not be provided by Kelley Stiffler PLLC as officers, employees, or agents of the County. The parties expressly acknowledge that it is not their intent to create any rights or obligations in any third person or entity under this Agreement. ARTICLE 10 NONDISCRIMINATION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 10.1 Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall not unlawfully discriminate against any person in its operations and activities in its use or expenditure of the funds or any portion of the funds provided by this Agreement and shall affirmatively comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the course of providing any services funded in whole or in part by County, including Titles .I and II of the ADA (regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability), and all applicable regulations, guidelines, and standards. 10.2 Kelley Stiffler PLLC's decisions regarding the delivery of services under this Agreement shall be made without regard to or consideration of race, age, religion, color, gender, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, or any other factor which cannot be lawfully or appropriately used as a basis for service delivery. Page 9of18 Packet Page-2276- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. 10.3 Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall comply with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act "* regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in employment and further shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, age, religion, color, gender, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, or physical or mental disability. In addition, Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall take affirmative steps to ensure nondiscrimination in employment against disabled persons. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay, other forms of compensation, terms and conditions of employment, training (including apprenticeship), and accessibility. 10.4 Kelley Stiff ler PLLC shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, or physical or mental disability during employment. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay, other forms of compensation, terms and conditions of employment, training (including apprenticeship), and accessibility. 10.5 Kelley Stiff ler PLLC shall not engage in or commit any discriminatory practice in performing the Scope of Services or any part of Scope of Services of this Agreement. ARTICLE 11 NOTICES 11.1 Whenever either party desires to give notice to the other, such notice must be in writing, sent by registered or certified United States Mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or by hand-delivery, addressed to the party for whom it is intended at the place Page 10 of 18 Packet Page-2277- Eo 1/12/2016 16.K.3. last specified. The place for giving notice shall remain the same as set forth herein until changed in writing in the manner provided in this section. For the present, the parties designate the following: FOR COLLIER COUNTY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney Government Center 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800 Naples, Florida 34112 FOR KELLEY STIFFLER PLLC: J. Eric Stiffler, Esq. Kelley Stiff ler PLLC 2799 Riverview Ctr. Blvd. Ste. 209 P.O. Box 2485 Bonita Springs, Florida 34134-2485 ARTICLE 12 MISCELLANEOUS 12.1 WAIVER OF BREACH AND MATERIALITY Failure by County to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of the provision or modification of this Agreement. A waiver of any breach of a provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Agreement. 12.2 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations in performing its duties, responsibilities, and obligations related to this Agreement. Page 1] of 18 Packet Page-2278- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. 12.3 SEVERANCE In the event a portion of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective unless County and Kelley Stiffler PLLC elect to terminate this Agreement. The election to terminate this Agreement based upon this provision shall be made within seven (7) days after the finding by the court becomes final. 12.4 APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for litigation concerning this Agreement shall be in Collier County, Florida. 12.5 PRIOR AGREEMENTS This document supersedes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, and agreements and understandings applicable to the matters contained herein and the parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements or understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained in this document. Accordingly, the parties agree that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any prior representations or agreements, whether oral or written. It is further agreed that no modification, amendment or alteration in the terms or conditions contained herein shall be effective unless contained in a written document in accordance with Article 3 above. 12.6 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE The truth and accuracy of each "Whereas" clause set forth above is acknowledged by the parties. The attached Exhibits "A," "B," and "C" are incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. Page 12 of 18 J1 Packet Page-2279- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA By: By: ,Deputy Clerk TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN Approved as to form and legality: Scott R. Teach Deputy County Attorney REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REMAINING SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW Page 13 of 18 Packet Page-2280- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. Aii TIFFLER,PLLC ;;y: i a A44,4-1114 ter czy7 J.Eric S 7ifier A' Its: ,: ,. .. C.") Page 14 of 18 Packet Page -2281- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. EXHIBIT A For professional services rendered, Kelley Stiff ler PLLC's fee shall be based on the hourly rate as follows: Attorneys(J. Eric Stiffler) $175.00 per hour; All other Partners $175.00 per hour Paralegal Rate $ 120.00 per hour Kelley Stiffler PLLC's fee shall not exceed $100,000.00 per new matter assigned without the approval of the Board of County Commissioners. Any expenditure beyond the initial $100,000.00 must have Board approval prior to additional work being performed. Where appropriate a "not to exceed" sum shall be agreed to when each assignment is made to Kelley Stiffler PLLC. In the event that Kelley Stiffler PLLC is required or requested to perform any additional or extraordinary services not herein contemplated, Kelley Stiff ler PLLC shall be entitled to apply for additional compensation, the amount of which shall be subject to the approval of County and no such additional compensation in excess of the amount herein stated shall be paid unless specifically authorized in advance by County in its sole discretion. Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall provide, at no cost to County, the annual response to County's auditors regarding pending or threatened litigation. The auditors typically request information regarding all litigation, claims and assessments considered to be material. The response should include the nature of the litigation, the progress of the case to date, an estimate of the amount or range of potential loss, and any other information considered necessary to explain the case. Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall provide said response within 30 days of receipt of the request. NOTES: • Divisions, or departments within such divisions, shall be responsible and pay for legal counsel services relating to litigation and outside counsel specifically for cases, matters or issues relating to such division or department, as determined by the County Attorney in coordination with the County Manager. Pate 15 of 1 R Packet Page-2282- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. EXHIBIT B 1. In addition to the charges for professional fees set forth in Exhibit "A," and the Schedules attached hereto, County shall reimburse Kelley Stuffier PLLC for out-of- pocket expenses reasonably incurred in the course of rendering such legal services, including costs of long distance calls, printing, costs of reproduction, and necessary travel expenses incurred in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 112, F.S. Kelley Stuffier PLLC shall not charge for travel of attorneys between its offices so that it can provide the best available and most appropriate lawyer in any of its office locations for the issues involved. 2. Kelley Stiffler PLLC shall submit invoices on a monthly basis for the payment of out- of-pocket expenses. Each invoice shall include a signed certificate listing all costs, expenses, vouchers, invoices and other documentary evidence that will describe in reasonable detail the basis for expenditures for which reimbursement is sought as set forth below. 3. REQUIREMENTS The following represents Collier County's payment requirements for legal costs • Your federal employee identification number must be on all invoices submitted. ✓ The applicable Purchase Order number must be on all invoices submitted. • No service, interest, or other charge of like nature is to be imposed with regard to any item, invoice, or request. All firms doing business with Collier County must have a current W-9 "Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification" on file. • Services rendered must be specifically and concisely identified,- y Names of persons performing services, hourly rates, and dates must be listed. The County agrees to reimburse Kelley Stiffler PLLC for retention and utilization of sub-consultants. > Reimbursable expense must be verified by attached receipts or copies thereof. Claims for mileage and meals cannot exceed statutory allowance as provided for under Chapter 112, F.S. Meals and mileage cannot be charged unless the professional has traveled outside the county of the principal business location. Page 16 of 18 Packet Page-2283- 1/12/2016 16.K.3. • Claims for lodging at single rate(actual cost)must be substantiated by paid bill or charge, with a cap of no more than$150.00 per night. • Car rentals required for travel should include compact or standard-size vehicles only. • Common carrier travel shall be reimbursable at tourist or coach class fares only. y Accounting Division requires original receipts, or copies of receipts which have been individually certified to be true copies of the originals. In addition the Certificate contained in Exhibit C must accompany each invoice. The certifying person must sign the Certification form and a description provided of the items, which are certified. ✓ Faxes shall not be reimbursed • Legal Research costs (Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, etc.) shall not be reimbursed Page 17 of 18 Packet Page-2284- _ f 1/12/2016 16.K.3. • EXHIBIT C CERTIFICATE IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that: 1• has been duly designated as special counsel to render legal services or provider of services for or on behalf of Collier County; 2. Each of the documents hereinafter identified and attached is a true and correct copy of the original record; 3. Expenditure(s) enumerated represent costs necessarily incurred during the course of official business for which payment has not been received and for which documentation is not available or reasonably retrievable; 4. Claims are in compliance with the applicable statutes and administrative orders, and with the express provision that all other parties are barred from entitlement to any part of these costs. RE: Invoice No. , Dated Period Covered: , Amount IN-HOUSE CHARGES: Photocopies: copies @ $0.15/each $ Mileage: miles @ $0.29/mile $ (outside of Monroe, Collier, and Lee Counties) OTHER (Copies of invoices required): Long Distance Calls $ Other: $ TOTAL: FOR THE FIRM Signed: Print Name: Title: Date: Page 18 of 18 Packet Page -2285-