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Backup Documents 10/11/2016 Item #10B ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO .L , THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the County Attorney Office no later than Monday preceding the Board meeting. **NEW** ROUTING SLIP Complete routing lines#1 through#2 as appropriate for additional signatures,dates,and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the exception of the Chairman's signature,draw a line through routing lines#1 through#2,complete the checklist,and forward to the County Attorney Office. Route to Addressee(s)(List in routing order) Office Initials Date 1. 2. 3. County Attorney Office County Attorney Office JAK 10/19/16 4. BCC Office Board of County aF Commissioners Vq/Z-1 ika 5. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office fO l Cc l(b Q 4 o p f PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the Executive Summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the addressees above,may need to contact staff for additional or missing information. Name of Primary Staff Mary Jo Broc County Manager's Office Phone Number 252-83 Contact/Department Agenda Date Item was 10/11/16 Agenda Item Number 10-B Approved by the BCC Type of Document MOU—Human Trafficking _ Number of Original Three Attached Documents Attached PO number or account n/a number if document is to be recorded INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST Initial the Yes column or mark"N/A"in the Not Applicable column,whichever is Yes N/A(Not appropriate. (Initial) Applicable) 1. Does the document require the chairman's original signature JAK 2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, JAK See Note provide the Contact Information(Name;Agency;Address; Phone)on an attached sheet. Below 3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be JAK signed by the Chairman,with the exception of most letters,must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney. 4. All handwritten strike-through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's JAK Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board 5. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the JAK document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable. 6. "Sign here"tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's JAK signature and initials are required. 7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip JAK should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is input into SIRE. Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a certain time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines! 8. The document was approved by the BCC on 10/11/16 and all changes made during JAK '' the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County Attorney's Office has reviewed the changes,if applicable. 9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by BCC,all changes directed by the BCC have been made,and the document is ready fo Chairman's signature. PLEASE CONTACT MARY JO BROCK(252-8364)WHEN READY—S ND TO THE OTHER PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENTeck cVse `y I:Forms/County Forms!BCC Forms!Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04,Revised 1.26.05,Revised 2.24.05; evised 1 /300/ lOB MEMORANDUM Date: October 19, 2016 To: Mary-Jo Brock, Executive Secretary County Manager's Office From: Teresa Cannon, Deputy Clerk Minutes & Records Department Re: MOU w/The Shelter for Abused Women & Children re: Human Trafficking Attached, please find three originals of the document referenced above, (Agenda Item #10B) approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 11, 2016. Please forward for additional signatures and return a fully executed original back to the Minutes & Records Department for the Board's Official Record. If you have any questions, please contact me at 252-8411. Thank you. Attachment (3) 1 0 B Memorandum of Understanding Between the Collier County Sheriff's Office, The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners PURPOSE This Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)between the Collier County Sheriff's Office, The Shelter for Abused Women& Children, and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners is to: 1. Build on existing relationships between the parties and ensure an understanding of roles, responsibilities, and protocols for the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking in Collier County, and to provide services for the victims of human trafficking in Collier County; and 2. Build and/or enhance collaborative efforts between law enforcement, service providers, community organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to strengthen and to prevent duplication of existing and future services. The purpose of this initiative is to increase awareness of human trafficking, enhance efforts to combat human trafficking, identify victims of human trafficking in Collier County and provide comprehensive services that will empower victims and help to prevent further victimization. BACKGROUND The various law enforcement entities throughout Southwest Florida have demonstrated a long history of combating crimes that are either directly related to human trafficking or potential venues for this crime. Collier County Sheriff's Office(CCSO)formed the first DOJ-funded human trafficking taskforce in the state of Florida in 2004 and in 2014 fmalized a partnership that included Collier County Sheriffs Office, The Shelter for Abused Women& Children, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. Law enforcement in the Southwest Florida region has successfully targeted and dismantled numerous brothels, consequently shutting down potential venues for sexual slavery and human trafficking. In addition, Commissioner Hiller, on behalf of the Collier County Board of Commissioners, led an initiative to establish a county ordinance for a pilot program of public-private partnerships to combat human trafficking by educating the public,prosecuting offenders, and protecting and rehabilitating the victims. Agencies will continue to meet regularly to share resources, training material, identify obstacles that impede collaboration,discuss possible solutions, and discuss investigative leads utilizing a multi-agency response. The 2014 Coalition and Taskforce include representatives from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, social service providers, and coalition members who represent Southwest Florida. Page 1 of 4 1 a 13 GOALS FOR PARTIES OF THE MEMORANDUM 1. To identify and coordinate community resources; 2. To promote community awareness of the crime; 3. To serve as a liaison between law enforcement and service providers; 4. To support law enforcement without duplicating service; 5. To seek stronger legislation to protect individuals from human trafficking. 6. To develop a model public-private partnership to combat human trafficking which can be duplicated by other agencies outside Collier County. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collier County Sheriff's Office: 1. Assist with public awareness activities to increase education about the nature and scope of human trafficking. 2. Assist with training initiatives to include training for both law enforcement and social service providers with a focus on: (1) safety for the victim, (2)reduction of trauma, and (3) education for the victim about the importance of cooperating with law enforcement as a public safety measure. 3. Develop and maintain close working relationships with victim service providers and other community organizations that can support and assist in the prevention of human trafficking. 4. Identify, gather, collect and store relevant data to maintain accurate records and to analyze trends. 5. Obtain donated goods and services. 6. Refer to partners to coordinate social services for victims,witnesses, and others related to the prosecution. 7. Refer to The Shelter for Abused Women&Children for comprehensive case management. 8. Work collaboratively with all appropriate state and federal law enforcement agencies when investigating human trafficking offenses. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children: 1. Assist with public awareness activities to increase education about the nature and scope of human trafficking. 2. Coordinate training initiatives to include training for both law enforcement and social service providers with a focus on: (1) education about all forms of trafficking and identification of victims, (2) safety for the victim, and(3)reduction of trauma. 3. Designate a contact person along with a 24-hour emergency line for collaborative partners and referrals. 4. Provide training, information, and advocacy to increase the identification and interdiction of human trafficking in Collier County. 5. Work with government and non-government organizations to provide comprehensive services to eligible victims. Such services include shelter/sustenance(emergency and long term); medical, dental,mental health care, and therapeutic services; case management(emergency and long term); special assistance for child victims; Page 2 of 4 l interpreter/translator services; criminal justice system based advocacy; education and/or job training; transportation and outreach within immigrant populations. 6. Maintain participation in a state-wide network of shelters that will provide services to human trafficking victims outside of Collier County. Collier County Board of County Commissioners 1. To assist and promote efforts to educate the community through public awareness campaigns. 2. Continue support of the Collier County Sheriff in the effort to combat human trafficking by ensuring adequate resources are available to the Sheriff. 3. Continue to support and provide statutorily authorized and required funding for The Shelter for Abused Women& Children to provide services to human trafficking victims. 4. Support and participate in legislative efforts to seek enhanced legislation to protect victims of human trafficking and help prevent future victims. 5. Work with other community organizations and partners to enhance the community efforts to combat human trafficking and help ensure the well-being of human trafficking victims. IMPLEMENTATION The conditions of this agreement become effective upon signing. This MOU will remain in effect until action is initiated to dissolve the agreement as evidenced by written notice affected by an authorized representative. Any amendments to the MOU shall be in writing and executed in the same manner as the original. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Agency DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN Printed Name and Title Signature October 11, 2016 Date I,,$ --.� Approved s r ' and legality . f t Z lerl�epJeffrey A.Kia ko ', ounty Attorney .1111 �rir' Attest as to C to Man's Page 3 of 4 signature only. 10 Agency Printed Name and Title Signature Date Agency Printed Name and Title Signature Date Page 4 of 4 B Memorandum of Understanding Between the Collier County Sheriff's Office, The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners PURPOSE This Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)between the Collier County Sheriffs Office, The Shelter for Abused Women& Children, and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners is to: 1. Build on existing relationships between the parties and ensure an understanding of roles, responsibilities, and protocols for the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking in Collier County,and to provide services for the victims of human trafficking in Collier County; and 2. Build and/or enhance collaborative efforts between law enforcement, service providers, community organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to strengthen and to prevent duplication of existing and future services. The purpose of this initiative is to increase awareness of human trafficking, enhance efforts to combat human trafficking, identify victims of human trafficking in Collier County and provide comprehensive services that will empower victims and help to prevent further victimization. BACKGROUND The various law enforcement entities throughout Southwest Florida have demonstrated a long history of combating crimes that are either directly related to human trafficking or potential venues for this crime. Collier County Sheriff's Office (CCSO)formed the first DOJ-funded human trafficking taskforce in the state of Florida in 2004 and in 2014 finalized a partnership that included Collier County Sheriff's Office, The Shelter for Abused Women& Children, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. Law enforcement in the Southwest Florida region has successfully targeted and dismantled numerous brothels, consequently shutting down potential venues for sexual slavery and human trafficking. In addition, Commissioner Hiller, on behalf of the Collier County Board of Commissioners, led an initiative to establish a county ordinance for a pilot program of public-private partnerships to combat human trafficking by educating the public,prosecuting offenders, and protecting and rehabilitating the victims. Agencies will continue to meet regularly to share resources,training material, identify obstacles that impede collaboration, discuss possible solutions, and discuss investigative leads utilizing a multi-agency response. The 2014 Coalition and Taskforce include representatives from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, social service providers,and coalition members who represent Southwest Florida. Page 1 of 4 GOALS FOR PARTIES OF THE MEMORANDUM 1. To identify and coordinate community resources; 2. To promote community awareness of the crime; 3. To serve as a liaison between law enforcement and service providers; 4. To support law enforcement without duplicating service; 5. To seek stronger legislation to protect individuals from human trafficking. 6. To develop a model public-private partnership to combat human trafficking which can be duplicated by other agencies outside Collier County. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collier County Sheriffs Office: 1. Assist with public awareness activities to increase education about the nature and scope of human trafficking. 2. Assist with training initiatives to include training for both law enforcement and social service providers with a focus on: (1) safety for the victim, (2)reduction of trauma, and (3) education for the victim about the importance of cooperating with law enforcement as a public safety measure. 3. Develop and maintain close working relationships with victim service providers and other community organizations that can support and assist in the prevention of human trafficking. 4. Identify, gather, collect and store relevant data to maintain accurate records and to analyze trends. 5. Obtain donated goods and services. 6. Refer to partners to coordinate social services for victims, witnesses, and others related to the prosecution. 7. Refer to The Shelter for Abused Women&Children for comprehensive case management. 8. Work collaboratively with all appropriate state and federal law enforcement agencies when investigating human trafficking offenses. The Shelter for Abused Women& Children: 1. Assist with public awareness activities to increase education about the nature and scope of human trafficking. 2. Coordinate training initiatives to include training for both law enforcement and social service providers with a focus on: (1)education about all forms of trafficking and identification of victims, (2) safety for the victim, and(3)reduction of trauma. 3. Designate a contact person along with a 24-hour emergency line for collaborative partners and referrals. 4. Provide training, information, and advocacy to increase the identification and interdiction of human trafficking in Collier County. 5. Work with government and non-government organizations to provide comprehensive services to eligible victims. Such services include shelter/sustenance(emergency and long term); medical, dental,mental health care, and therapeutic services; case management(emergency and long term); special assistance for child victims; Page 2 of 4 ot interpreter/translator services; criminal justice system based advocacy; education and/or job training; transportation and outreach within immigrant populations. 6. Maintain participation in a state-wide network of shelters that will provide services to human trafficking victims outside of Collier County. Collier County Board of County Commissioners 1. To assist and promote efforts to educate the community througih public awareness campaigns. 2. Continue support of the Collier County Sheriff in the effort to combat human trafficking by ensuring adequate resources are available to the Sheriff. 3. Continue to support and provide statutorily authorized and required funding for The Shelter for Abused Women& Children to provide services to human trafficking victims. 4. Support and participate in legislative efforts to seek enhanced legislation to protect victims of human trafficking and help prevent future victims. 5. Work with other community organizations and partners to enhance the community efforts to combat human trafficking and help ensure the well-being of human trafficking victims. IMPLEMENTATION The conditions of this agreement become effective upon signing. This MOU will remain in effect until action is initiated to dissolve the agreement as evidenced by written notice affected by an authorized representative. Any amendments to the MOU shall be in writing and executed in the same manner as the original. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Agency DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN Printed Name and Title avhe lec., Signature October 11, 2016 Date Approved'.s , and legality L+ t i S. i L:.u:e „,;:„C.,L.i; 11K is e . IF j �,� Jeffrey A. Kla l ko", ounty Attorney Deputy Clark`< Attest as to C ?rman s Page 3 of 4 signature only. p Agency Z"14r 4E4 cri29,i CcTbFL Printed Name and Title Signature /0 /-.9//l Date Collier County Sheriff ' s Office Agency Kevin J. Rambosk, Sheriff Printed Name and Title Signa °q -1(7) 1�) Date Page 4 of 4