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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
INTERAGENCY/PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
This agreement made and entered into this 1st. day of ~ 1997, by an~ between the State
of Flonda Departmen~of C~r~ctlons' institution/facIlity, lake C.T. , hereinafter referred to
as Corrections, and M~encye:wgFeinafter referred 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 33-3003,
F.A.C. Inmate Work Program and s. 33-3017, FA C, Use of Inmates in Public Works W
duration of this agreement is from 07 /0l/97to í:fJ/?fJ/Cß.
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.
X Cost Savings
- Value Added
Corrections agrees to provide for those items so indicated with a check (/) to the left of each
appropriate number. All other items are to be marked "N/A" to the left of the number.
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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.
2.
Provide up to 2 inmates each workday for the period of the agreement.
Medium custody ( ): minimum custody ( x): both ( )
3.
Provide ~ vehicles and 0 Correctional Officers each workday to transport
inmates assigned to the Agency and to provide supervision as agreed herein.
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Provide food and drinks for inmate lunches.
5.
Be responsible f9r the apprehension of an escapee and handling of problem
inmates. Provide transportation from the work site to the correctional facility for
inmates who refuse to work, become unable to work, or cause a disruption in the
work schedule.
6,
Be responsible for administering all disciplinary action taken against an inmate for
infractions committed while under the supervision of the Agency.
7.
Provide for medical treatment for ill or injured inmates and transportation of such
inmates.
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Conduct a background check. which includes a criminal history check, and obtain
approval by the institution/facIlity Supenntendent or designee prior to authorizing
Non-Corrections personnel to participate in training to supervise inmates.
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.
Notify the Agency in the event one of their employees fails to provide proper
supervision of inmates.
Provide inmates with all personal items of clothing appropriate for the season of
the year.
Provide inmates for transportation/work at the appropriate times 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.
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Other (attached additional page if necessary).
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The Agency agrees to provide for those items so indicated WIth a check to the left of each
appropriate number. All other Items are to be marked "N/A" to the left of the number.
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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 Corrf!!ctions.
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.
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.
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.
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Ensure that 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.
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.
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Record daily the number of hours worked by inmates using forms provided by
Corrections and submit the form on a weekly basIs to Corrections.
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Report all inmate Injuries, regardless of how minor in nature. to corrections as soon
as possible. Medically related complaints made by an inmate shall be reported to
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.
9.
Provide inmates with a fifteen minute rest break in the morning and afternoon.
Lunch breaks shall normally begin at 12 Noon and last at least thirty (30) minutes.
Ensure inmates are supervised during rest and lunch breakso
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.
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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 to attend annual refresher
training in the supervision of inmateso Orientationltraining 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
costs 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.
13.
Ensure that a1\ work assignments/proiects utilizing inmates are authorized Dfoiects
of the municiDalityo city. county. governmental agency or non-profit organization
and that private contractors employed by your agency do not use inmates as any
part of their labor force.
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Other sDeciaf considerations regarding activities of the work squad that may be
based on work location. etc. (Attach additional page(s) If apDlicable).
III.
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 signed this 1 st. day of j ul y ,19 ). ~.
Florida Department of Corrections Ci ty of Cl ermont - Ir.te rag-ency
(Name of Agency Receiving Services)
N~~ t\" ~e~ Name d ~
Title: Superintendent Title: .- . M", "'"... e.r. ~
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Name:
Name:
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Title:
Re~ional Director
TItle: