Backup Documents 02/28/2023 Item #16E 4 ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP
TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO 1 6 E 4
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.
** 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
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2. (Enter your Dept here)
3. County Attorney Office County Attorney Office 1101179
4. BCC Office Board of County
Commissioners AL `y nOtty 3/(3/23
5. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office
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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 Madsion Bird Phone Number 2939
Contact/Department
Agenda Date Item was 2/28/23 Agenda Item Number 16.E.4
Approved by the BCC
Type of Document(s) MOU Number of Original 1
Attached Documents Attached
PO number or account
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 signature?(stamped unless otherwise stated) MB
2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, N/A
provide the Contact Information(Name; Agency;Address; Phone)on an attached sheet.
3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legality. (All documents to be signed by MB
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 MB
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 MB
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 MB
signature and initials are required.
7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip N/A
should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is uploaded to the
agenda. 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_2/28/23_and all changes made 3Nl/A is tiO
during the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County an optionfal
Attorney Office has reviewed the changes, if applicable. V this line.
9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the N/A is not
BCC,all changes directed by the BCC have been made, and the document is ready for the 0 option for
Chairman's signature. this line.
I:Forms/County Forms/BCC Forms/Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04;Revised 1.26.05;2.24.05;11/30/12;4/22/16;9/10/21
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Memorandum of Understanding
Between
Collier County, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida
and
Golden Paws Assistance Dogs, Inc.
This Therapy/Service Dog Foster Agreement is entered into this 28tk day of Fele a y
2023. The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to set forth, definer and
establish mutual agreements, understandings, and obligations by and between Collier County, a
political subdivision of the State of Florida, through its Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Division ("Collier County" or "EMS"), and Golden Paws Assistance Dogs, Inc. ("Golden
Paws").
WHEREAS, Collier County, through its Emergency Medical Services Division, provides
emergency response to the sick and injured within Collier County, Collier County Emergency
Medical Services employees experience frequent and recurrent occupational and psychological
hazards as part of their daily work;
WHEREAS, Currently treatments and interventions to address the mental health affecting
EMS providers has increased and immediate intervention options are limited. Interaction with
therapy/service dogs immediately following a stressful incident or on an ongoing basis can
support and lower stress for first responders;
WHEREAS, Animal assisted therapies are related to lower stress, improved employee
satisfaction, reduced blood pressure and heart rates. An EMS therapy dog program would be an
additional asset to the current Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer Support Program for
EMS;
WHEREAS, Golden Paws Assistance Dogs, Inc. is in the business of providing training
for service dogs to assist with providing psychological or physiological therapy to individuals
other than their handlers; and
WHEREAS, Collier County Emergency Medical Services desires to foster, utilize and
obtain training of therapy/service dogs by Golden Paws pursuant to the terms and conditions set
forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
I. Statement of Basic Responsibilities:
A. Golden Paws agrees to provide trained therapy/service dogs to Collier County
Emergency Medical Services to foster and he utilized for debriefing therapy sessions
after a significant event or when requested by an EMS employee and/or station visits
to provide stress relief.
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B. Golden Paws agrees to remain the owner of the therapy/service dog and Collier
County EMS agrees to foster the dog as part of the mental health program for first
responders.
C. Collier County Emergency Medical Services agrees to designate primary handler (s)
and backup handler (s) to care for the dogs and interact with the first responders to
provide therapy as part of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team.
D. Golden Paws agrees to provide initial and continuing training to the designated EMS
handler(s).
E. Collier County Emergency Medical Services will notify Golden Paws immediately if
the dog (s) can no longer be fostered or if the dog is ill or in distress.
F. Collier County Emergency Medical Services agrees to preserve the dog's level of
training and continue all program training as needed.
G. Collier County Emergency Medical Services will be responsible for the safety and
well-being of the dog along with expenses for food and any equipment needed to care
for the therapy/service dog while in the custody of Collier County.
H. Golden Paws will provide veterinarian services for the dogs utilized by Collier
County EMS and assure Collier County EMS handlers have proof of vaccinations,
I. Golden Paws agrees to provide boarding for the dog in the event it is needed.
J. Golden Paws agrees to provide regular grooming to the clog(s).
K. Golden Paws and Collier County EMS agree to jointly coordinate public relations and
marketing to build community awareness and goodwill.
II. Indemnification and Insurance
To the maximum extent permitted by Florida Law, Golden Paws shall defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless Collier County, its officers and employees from any and all liabilities, damages,
losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees, to
the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of Golden
Paws or any animal provided or utilized by Golden Paws in the performance of this agreement.
The duty to defend under this section is independent and separate from the duty to indemnify,
and the duty to defend exists regardless of any ultimate liability of Golden Paws, Collier County,
and any indemnified party. The duty to defend arises immediately upon presentation of a claim
by any party and written notice of such claim being provided to Golden Paws. Golden Paws'
obligation to indemnify and defend under this section will survive the expiration of earlier
termination of this Agreement until it is determined by final judgment that an action against the
County or an indemnified party for the matter indemnified hereunder is fully and finally barred
by the applicable statute of limitations.
Golden Paws shall provide the insurance required by the Collier County's Risk Management
Department and shall provide evidence of such insurance when requested by Collier County,
III. Effective Date,Automatic Renewal, and Modification:
The provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding will be effective from the date approved
by the Board of County Commissioners for a period of three (3) years. At the end of the three-
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year (3) period, this Memorandum of Understanding will automatically renew for an additional
term of one year, unless terminated as provided in Paragraph IV of this Memorandum of
Understanding. Both Parties have the authority to amend provisions of this Memorandum of
Understanding upon the mutual consent and by written instrument executed by the Parties.
IV. Termination: Either party may terminate this Memorandum of Understanding without
cause by providing the other party with seven(7) days written notice to the other party.
AS TO COUNTY:
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ATTEST •-- >, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS r
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By ; �'�i By:
1 i?St as, ` 4 ..' Clerk Rick LoCastro CHAIRMAN A RMAN
App-. ed as'to form and legality:
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AS TO GOLDEN PAWS ASSISTANCE DOGS:
GOLDEN PAWS ASSISTANCE DOGS,
INC.:
By: _ C' 5cz a.
Print Name: Jeannie C. Bates
Title: CEO_
Date: 01.27.2023
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