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Backup Documents 07/27-28/2010 Item #16A17ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP 16A TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. Original documents should be hand delivered to the Board Office. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the Board Office only after the Board has taken action on the item.) ROUTING SLIP Complete routing lines #I through #4 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 throuoh r -i— unarm 141 f1 . .. 6 44n - draw - - - °- .. Route to Addressee(s) -• �� „. .. ,nom, ����� woo u1c cucGK1151, and Office forward to Sue hlison lme #5 . List in routing order Initials Date 1. July 27, 2010 Agenda Item Number 16A17 2. Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the 3. Agreement Number of Original 1 4. Jeff Klatzkow County Attorney's Office Documents Attached executed by all parties except the BCC Chairman and Clerk to the Board and possibly State 1 5. Ian Mitchell, Supervisor Board of County Commissioners 2. All handwritten strike - through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's Office and N/A 6. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION (The primary contact is the holder of the original document pending BCC approval. 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, including Sue Filson, need to contact staff for additional or missing information. All original documents needing the BCC Chairman's signature are to be delivered to the BCC office only after the BCC has acted to approve the item.) Name of Primary Staff Yousi Cardeso Phone Number (239) 252 -5886 Contact Initial Applicable) Agenda Date Item was July 27, 2010 Agenda Item Number 16A17 Approved by the BCC Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the Type of Document Agreement Number of Original 1 Attached County Attorney's Office and signature pages from contracts, agreements, etc. that have been fully Documents Attached INCTR1iCT1nN4Z R. 4- 94VI`Yr ire-r 1: Forms/ County Forms/ BCC Forms/ Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04, Revised 1.26.05, Revised 2.24.05 <matter_number»/ «document number» Initial the Yes column or mark "N /A" in the Not Applicable column, whichever is appropriate. Yes N/A (Not Initial Applicable) 1. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be signed by the YC Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney. This includes signature pages from ordinances, resolutions, etc. signed by the County Attorney's Office and signature pages from contracts, agreements, etc. that have been fully executed by all parties except the BCC Chairman and Clerk to the Board and possibly State Officials. 2. All handwritten strike - through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's Office and N/A all other part ies except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board 3. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the document or YC the final ne otiated contract date whichever is applicable. 4. "Sign here" tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's signature and YC initials are required. 5. In most cases (some contracts are an exception), the original document and this routing slip should be YC provided to Ian Mitchell in the BCC office within 24 hours of BCC approval. 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! 6. document was approved by the BCC on July 27, 2010 and all changes made during the YC 1The meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County Attorney's Office has reviewed the changes, if applicable. 1: Forms/ County Forms/ BCC Forms/ Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04, Revised 1.26.05, Revised 2.24.05 <matter_number»/ «document number» 16A17 EXTENSION TO COORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN COLLIER COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS COLLIER AREA TRANSIT ( "CAT ") AND EDEN INSTITUTE, INC., A NEW JERSEY CORPORATION DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA UNDER THE FICTITIOUS NAME EDEN FLORIDA. THIS EXTENSION TO COORDINATION AGREEMENT ( "Extension ") is made and entered into this 2.-IAA-,day of Su\ , 2010, by and between Collier County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, acting in its capacity as Collier Area Transit ( "CAT "), and Eden Institute, Inc., a New Jersey corporation doing business in the State of Florida under the fictitious name Eden Florida, hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties." RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a Coordination Agreement ( "Agreement ") commencing May 26, 2009, a copy of which is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the initial term of the Agreement expired on May 26, 2010; and WHEREAS, the Parties have operated on an at -will, month -to -month basis since such expiration; and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to extend the term of the Agreement to May 26, 2012, in the manner set forth below. WITNESSETH: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration exchanged amongst the Parties, and in consideration of the covenants contained herein, the Parties agree as follows: 1. The above RECITALS are true and correct and are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference as if set forth fully below. 2. The termination date of the Agreement as set forth in Paragraph 14 is hereby extended to May 26, 2012. 16A17 3. Except as modified by this Extension, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. If there is a conflict between the terms of this Extension and the Agreement, the terms of this Amendment shall prevail. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Extension to Coordination Agreement to be executed by their appropriate officials, as of the date first above written. WITNESSES: Print Name: Print Name: Attest: JPHT E. BROCK, Clerk Alk v, '• Arov, fqr form J 10 -TRN- 00285/2 EDEN INSTITUTE, INC., DB /A EDEN FLORIDA SUSAN SUAREZ Title: F_X-e{ AA q'1 ✓-e pl/Z° -y-- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA L_ W. By: erk FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN 2 li From: One Eden Way Princeton, New Jersey 08540 P (609) 987.0099 F (609) 987.0243 www.edenautismservices.org TO: Whom It May Concern FROM: Thomas P. McCool, Ed.D. President and CEO Eden Autism Services Eden Florida RE: Susan Suarez Signing Authority DATE: July 28, 2010 07/28/2010 21:54 #0454.41201' Please accept this letter as authorization for Susan Suarez, Executive Director of Eden Florida, to sign all agreements regarding the ability of Collier County Public Transit (CATS) to transport our participants located at 2101 County Barn Road (Spanbauer House) to and from normal destinations. Thomas P. McCool, Ed.D. President and CEO Eden Autism Services Eden Florida Action in Autism Teresa L. Polaski 16A17 From: CardesoYousi [YousiCardeso @colliergov.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 8:59 AM To: Teresa L. Polaski Subject: RE: Agreement w /Eden Institute will do. thank you From: Teresa L. Polaski [ Teresa .Polaski @collierclerk.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 8:45 AM To: CardesoYousi Subject: RE: Agreement w /Eden Institute Yousi, We need to keep the original since the Chairman has signed it already. If you could get the signature page resigned by everyone. We will then insert it into the document. From: CardesoYousi [ mailto :YousiCardeso @colliergov.net] Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 6:06 PM To: Teresa L. Polaski Subject: RE: Agreement w /Eden Institute Teresa, Can you send me the agreement interoffice? Yousi From: Teresa L. Polaski [mailto: Teresa .Polaski @collierclerk.com] Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 11:56 AM To: CardesoYousi Subject: Agreement w /Eden Institute Hi Yousi, Re: Item #16A17 from 7/27/10 I have attested this item, but it is missing the witness signatures. Are they needed? Also, this item is ready for pickup. Teresa L. Polaski, BMR Clerk III Clerk of the Circuit Court & VAB Minutes and Records Department 239 - 252 -8411 239 - 252 -8408 fax ( Teresa .Polaski @collierclerk.com) Please visit us on the web at www.collierclerk.com<http://www.collierclerk.com/> 16A.;17 This electronic communication is confidential and may contain privileged information intended solely for the named addressee(s). It may not be used or disclosed except for the purpose for which it has been sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or take any action induced by or in reliance on information contained in this message. Unless expressly stated, opinions in this message are those of the individual sender and not of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Collier County. 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ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP 16A 17 TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. Original documents should be hand delivered to the Board Office. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the Board Office only after the Board has taken action on the item.) ROUTING SLIP Complete routing lines # 1 through #4 as appropriate for additional signatures, dates, and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the excention of the Chairman's ciunngwe draw a line fh�,,,.nh . „r:.... 1:..e„ u, .L__ __t L - _- _____ _, ___.. _ ...._ _ ...... ......... Route to Addressee(s) ......, n, u„vu . 'Um ICLU me c11ecxnS1, and Office Iorward to Sue Filson line #5). List in routing order Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be signed by the Initials Date 1. July 27, 2010 Agenda Item Number 16A17 2. County Attorney. This includes signature pages from ordinances, resolutions, etc. signed by the 3. Agreement Number of Original 1 4. Jeff Klatzkow County Attorney's Office Documents Attached Officials. CXkrD 5. Ian Mitchell, Supervisor Board of County Commissioners N/A all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board 6. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office YC PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION (The primary contact is the holder of the original document pending BCC approval. 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, including Sue Filson, need to contact staff for additional or missing information. All original documents needing the BCC Chairman's signature are to be delivered to the BCC office only after the BCC has acted to approve the item.) Name of Primary Staff Yousi Cardeso Phone Number (239) 252 -5886 Contact Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be signed by the Initial YC Applicable) Agenda Date Item was July 27, 2010 Agenda Item Number 16A17 Approved by the BCC County Attorney. This includes signature pages from ordinances, resolutions, etc. signed by the Type of Document Agreement Number of Original 1 Attached I executed by all parties except the BCC Chairman and Clerk to the Board and possibly State Documents Attached INWRTICTIVINC R, PUVI -VT leir I: Forms/ County Forms/ BCC Forms / Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04, Revised 1.26.05, Revised 2.24.05 «matter number»/ «document number» a..awav a Initial the Yes column or mark "N /A" in the Not Applicable column, whichever is appropriate. Yes N/A (Not I. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be signed by the Initial YC Applicable) Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney. This includes signature pages from ordinances, resolutions, etc. signed by the County Attorney's Office and signature pages from contracts, agreements, etc. that have been fully executed by all parties except the BCC Chairman and Clerk to the Board and possibly State Officials. 2. All handwritten strike- through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's Office and N/A all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board 3. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the document or YC the final ne otiated contract date whichever is applicable. 4. "Sign here" tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's signature and YC initials are required. 5. In most cases (some contracts are an exception), the original document and this routing slip should be YC provided to Ian Mitchell in the BCC office within 24 hours of BCC approval. 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! 6. The document was approved by the BCC on July 27.2010 and all changes made during the YC meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County Attorney's Office has reviewed the changes, if applicable. I: Forms/ County Forms/ BCC Forms / Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04, Revised 1.26.05, Revised 2.24.05 «matter number»/ «document number» 16A17 MEMORANDUM Date: August jt r 2010 To: Yousi Cardeso, Administrative Assistant Alternative Transportation Modes From: Teresa Polaski, Deputy Clerk Minutes & Records Department Re: Agreement w /CAT and Eden Institute Attached for further processing, please find a copy as referenced above, (Item #16A19) adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. The Minutes & Record's Department has held the original agreement for the Board's Official Records. If you should have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact me at 252 -8411. Thank you. Attachment (1) 16A 17 EXTENSION TO COORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN COLLIER COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS COLLIER AREA TRANSIT ( "CAT ") AND EDEN INSTITUTE, INC., A NEW JERSEY CORPORATION DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA UNDER THE FICTITIOUS NAME EDEN FLORIDA. THIS EXTENSION TO COORDINATION AGREEMENT ( "Extension ") is made and entered into this -2:1 day of 5,A , 2010, by and between Collier County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, acting in its capacity as Collier Area Transit ("CAT'), and Eden Institute, Inc., a New Jersey corporation doing business in the State of Florida under the fictitious name Eden Florida, hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties." RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a Coordination Agreement ( "Agreement ") commencing May 26, 2009, a copy of which is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the initial term of the Agreement expired on May 26, 2010; and WHEREAS, the Parties have operated on an at -will, month -to -month basis since such expiration; and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to extend the term of the Agreement to May 26, 2012, in the manner set forth below. WITNESSETH: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration exchanged amongst the Parties, and in consideration of the covenants contained herein, the Parties agree as follows: 1. The above RECITALS are true and correct and are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference as if set forth fully below. 2. The termination date of the Agreement as set forth in Paragraph 14 is hereby extended to May 26, 2012. 16A17 3. Except as modified by this Extension, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. If there is a conflict between the terms of this Extension and the Agreement, the terms of this Amendment shall prevail. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Extension to Coordination Agreement to be executed by their appropriate officials, as of the date first above written. WITNESSES: 9ta/4���� Prmt Name: rr�'t M i l CS P t Name: S J sct n T- 4 Atteq -' p DW,JbHT E ;ftOCk ,CIerk epu y C erk tt i�iln+' Approved as for form 10 -TRN- 00285/2 EDEN INSTITUTE, INC., DB /A EDEN FLORIDA By: ia!Ul'aV? r✓ SUSAN_SUAREZ Title: i✓ X— GL',(�(�f 7 ✓e �) %.C��1�%� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: W. G-;v4 FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMXA 16A17 COORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN COLLIER COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS COLLIER AREA TRANSIT ("CAT") AND EDEN INSTITUTE, INC., A NEW JERSEY CORPORATION DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA UNDER THE FICTITIOUS NAME EDEN FLORIDA THIS AGREEMENT is made between Collier County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereafter referred to as "County "), acting in its capacity as Collier Area Transit ( "CAT ") and Eden Institute, Inc., a New Jersey corporation doing business in the State of Florida under the fictitious name Eden Florida (hereafter referred to as "Eden "). WHEREAS, the County as the Community Transportation Coordinator ( "CTC ") has initiated a program to provide community transportation service for social service clients, agencies, and organizations provided such services complies with Florida Statutes, section 427 and Florida Administrative Code sections 41 -2 and 14 -90; and WHEREAS, Eden is a private, non -profit corporation doing business in Collier County, Florida and is eligible to receive community transportation services provided by the CTC; and WHEREAS, Eden currently provides transportation services using its own vehicles to transport its Transportation Disadvantaged clients that are unique in nature, and will provide the CTC the opportunity to develop a proposal for any new transportation services needed. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby mutually acknowledged, it is agreed by and between the parties as follows: 1. All of the above RECITALS are true and correct and are herby expressly incorporated herein by reference as if set forth fully below, and all Exhibits referenced herein are made a part of this Agreement. 2. Eden shall maintain daily records of ridership and provide such records to County on a quarterly basis. 3. Eden shall operate in compliance with the Florida Statutes, section 427 and Florida Administrative Code sections 41 -2 and 14 -90, and all other applicable State, local, and federal laws, as a transportation provider. 4. Eden, when acting as a transportation provider, shall furnish vehicles for its ridership that conform to all applicable State, local, and federal laws and shall maintain such vehicles in good mechanical and clean condition. 5. Eden has developed and implemented a System Safety Program Plan ( "SSPP "), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, and agrees to abide by said policy. 36A17 16820 6. Eden shall maintain insurance in the following types and limits: Business Automobile Liability with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence; Commercial General Liability with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence; Workers' Compensation at the statutory limits; Employers Liability with $1,000,000 limits. Collier County shall be named as additional insured for General Liability insurance. 7. Eden shall administer a Drug and Alcohol (D & A) program which meets all State and federal requirements mandated by this Agreement specifically including but not limited to Section 112.0455, Florida Statutes, Rule 14- 17.012 and Chapters 59A -24 and 60L-19 of the Florida Administrative Code, and 41 U.S.C. sec. 701, 49 C.F.R., Parts 28 and 382; and 46 C.F.R., Parts 4, 5, 14, and 16. Further, Eden must have a Substance Abuse Testing Program in place which meets all State and federal criteria. Each driver must pass a pre- employment drug test prior to driving or performing any safety sensitive functions. Eden shall produce documentation necessary to establish compliance therewith and to permit any authorized representative of State, federal or Collier County government to inspect its facilities and records associated with the implementation of the required D &A testing program. Documentation of test results will be maintained in personnel files and readily available for inspection. It is understood that failure to comply with any requirement outlined herein shall be considered a material breach of contract and grounds for contract termination under the Agreement. Eden shall enforce a zero - tolerance for positive D &A tests. 8. Eden shall conduct a criminal background check of all drivers before participation as transportation providers and require that each driver pass a US DOT pre - employment physical examination certifying they are physically able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Each driver must have a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Report completed prior to driving any vehicle in service. Each driver must pass a background check for criminal offenses to carefully screen personnel that have direct contact with clients/riders. Any applicant for a driving position shall not have been convicted of a felony and/or a 1" degree misdeameanor as defined in the Florida Statutes, which has a direct relationship to the performance /operation of one of Eden's vehicles. Eden shall provide regular employee training including but not limited to first aid and safety, safe vehicle operation and post accident procedures, and passenger sensitivity training in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 427 et seq. Eden shall maintain all training programs and keep records documenting course completion in each employee's personnel file. Eden shall make available a complete copy of all course outlines, instructor information, training materials, and handbooks pertaining to such to County for review and approval. 9. Each year, Eden shall submit an Annual Operation Report, Certifications of compliance report, Federal Transit Administration D &A Report, quality assurance report, as well as all other documentation requested by County evidencing Eden's compliance with State and federally mandated requirements pertaining to operating vehicles under this agreement. 10. To the maximum extent permitted by Florida law, Eden shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, its officers and employees from any and all claims, actions, suits, fees, fines, penalties, liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable 2 16A17 16820 attorneys' fees, paralegals' fees, and court costs, whether incurred in negotiations, at the trial level or on appeal, to the extent caused by acts of omission, negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongful conduct of Eden or anyone employed or utilized by Eden, including but not limited to its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and subcontractors, if any, in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph. This indemnification and hold harmless provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this agreement. 11. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall only be amended by mutual written consent of the parties hereto or by their successors in interest. In the event State or federal laws are enacted after the execution of this Agreement which are applicable to and preclude in whole or in part the parties' compliance with the terms of this Agreement, then in such event this Agreement shall be modified or revoked as is necessary to comply with such laws, in a manner which best reflects the intent of this Agreement. 12. Eden is an independent contractor, and is not the legal representative or agent of the County. No partnership, joint venture, agency, fiduciary, or employment relationship is intended or created by reason of this Agreement. Eden will exercise full and complete control over and have full responsibility for its contracts, daily operations, labor relations, employment practices and policies, including but not limited to the recruitment, selection, hiring, disciplining, firing, compensation, work rules and schedules of its employees. 13. Any and all services, materials and equipment shall comply fully with all Local, State and Federal laws and regulations including but not limited to the following safety requirements specified in Section 341.061(2)(a), Florida Statutes, and Chapter 14 -90, of the Florida Administrative Code. In addition, Eden shall comply with all rules, regulations and laws of Collier County, the State of Florida, or the U. S. Government now in force or hereafter adopted. Eden agrees to comply with all laws governing the responsibility of an employer with respect to persons it employs, and agrees that there shall be no discrimination as to race, sex, color, or national origin. 14. This agreement may be terminated by either party by providing five (5) days written notice to the other party. This agreement shall be for a period commencing May 26, 2009, and terminating on May 26, 2010, unless terminated by either party at an earlier date. 15. Eden shall not be allowed to assign its rights, duties, and obligations pursuant to this Agreement to any entity without the prior written consent of the County, except that Eden may assign the Agreement to a controlled subsidiary of Eden or a purchaser of all or substantially all of Eden's assets used in connection with performing this Agreement, provided the assigning party guarantees the performance of and causes the assignee to assume in writing all obligations of the assignor under this Agreement. The rights and obligations of this Agreement shall bind and benefit any successors or assigns of the parties. 3 16A17 16B20 16. All notices and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sent by Certified Mail, return receipt quested, or by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, and addressed as follows: Eden Florida Collier County Transportation Division 24680 Burnt Pine Drive 2885 Horseshoe Drive South Building 6, Suite 3 Naples, FL 34104 Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Eden and County may change the above mailing address at any time upon giving the other party written notification. 17. This Agreement shall be deemed to be made in Collier County, Florida, and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. In the event of a dispute under this Agreement, either party may file an action for appropriate relief in the State Courts of Collier County, Florida said courts being the sole agreed upon venue with respect to any action arising from this Agreement. ATTEST: DWIGHT LI,C%rk B EDEN INSTITUTE, INC., D /B /A EDEN FLORIDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COU Y, FLORIDA By:_ DONNA FIALA, Chairman By: Print am-e: RA *"u o o c,. t4 'title: Director, Eden Flgxida First Witness a' res, MA a- Ic".., Type /print witnes naVe t/ Type /print witness name Approved as form and legal s iciency: a By_ - ^..r.�.�.. Jeff right, Assistant County Attorney 4 item # L '—Z0 Dte� . From: One Eden Way Princeton, New Jersey 08540 P (609) 987.0099 F (609) 987.0243 www.edenoutismseMces.org TO: Whotn It May Concern FROM: Thomas P. McCool, Ed.D. President and CEO Eden Autism Services Eden Florida RE: Susan Suarez Signing Authority DATE: July 28, 2010 07/28/2010 21:54 16A 17 #045 P.001/001 ?e-! ie,� Please accept this letter as authorization for Susan Suarez, Executive Director of Eden Florida, to sign all agreements regarding the ability of Collier County Public Transit (CATS) to transport our participants located at 2101 County Barn Road (Spanbauer House) to and from normal destinations. Thomas P. McCool, Ed.D. President and CEO Eden Autism Services Eden Florida Action in Autism