HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15334: L.A.W. ACADEMY, INC., BORN 2 LEAD NETWORK, INC. ETC. - WEED & SEED INITIATIVEINTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
From: Colleen Russell, Director, Planning & Community Development
Re: P.R. No. 15334
Date: June 23, 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No 15334. This resolution would authorize
the City Manager to execute agreements with L.A.W. Academy, Born 2 Lead Network, Conozca
Espanol, and Vanessa Washington,. on behalf of the Port Arthur Weed and Seed Initiative, in an
amount not to exceed thirteen thousand four hundred dollars ($13,400).
BACKGROUND:
The City of Port Arthur serves as fiscal agent of federal grant funds received for the support of
Port Arthur's Weed and Seed.Initiative. The Port Arthur Weed and Seed Steering Committee
have voted to partner with L.A.W. Academy, Inc., for the purpose of providing substance abuse
counseling to residents of the Weed and Seed neighborhood. Through partnership with L.A.W.
Academy, neighborhood clients, in need, may be served at no cost, or at a defrayed cost.
In addition, Port Arthur Weed and Seed's current budget includes funds to support the facilitation
of Neighborhood Leadership Training. The port Arthur Weed and Seed Steering Committee have
voted to partner with Born 2 Lead Network for the facilitation of Neighborhood Leadership
Training Sessions and Conozca Espanol for the facilitation of a Community Leadership
Academy.
Port Arthur Weed and Seed's current budget also includes funds for the facilitation of Skills
Training. The Port Arthur Weed and Seed steering committee have voted to partner with Vanessa
Washington for the facilitation of a Cooking Skills Camp for neighborhood youth.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
Port Arthur Weed and Seed's current grant allows for the movement of up to ten percent
($17,500) of the entire budget ($175,000). The Port Arthur Weed and Seed steering committee
have voted to move $7,800 in the ConsultantslContracts category to support the agreement with
L.A.W. Academy. Funds for the Neighborhood Leadership Training ($2,000), Community
Leadership Academy ($3,000) and Cooking Skills Camp ($600) are listed in the current budget.
Funds are available for all expenditures in the Port Arthur Weed and Seed grant (WS0701);
account number 114-1051-517-59-00.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
None
SUMMARY
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 15334, authorizing the City Manager
to execute agreements in an amount not to exceed thirteen thousand four hundred dollars
($13,400) with L.A.W. Academy, Born 2 Lead Network, Conozca Espanol and Vanessa
Washington, on behalf of the Port Arthur Weed and Seed Initiative.
P.R.No.15334
L.T.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENTS, NOT~~TO EXCEED- THIRTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
DOLI~P,RS ($13 , 4 00) , AI TH L . A. W . ACADEMY , INC , , BORN 2 apt}
NETWORK, INC, CONOZCA ESPANOL, AND VANESSA WASFiINGTON,ON
BEHALF OF THE PORT ARTHUR WEED AND SEED INITIATIVE; ,ACCOUNT
N0.114-1051-517-59-00 (WSO701).
WHEREAS, the City of Part Arthur serves as fiscal agent of Port
Arthur Weed and Seed grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Weed and Seed Steering Committee
desires to contract with L.A.W. Academy, in the amount of $7,800,
foY~ the purpose of providing substance abuse counseling services
to residents of the Weed and Seed designated neighborhood, as
delineated in Exhibit "A", attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Weed and Seed Steering Committee
desires to contract with Barn 2 Lead Network, in the amount of
$2,000, for the purpose of providing Neighborhood Leadership
Training to youth residents of the Weed and Seed neighborhood, as
delineated in Exhibit "B",attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Weed and Seed Steering Committee
desires to contract with Conozca Espanol, in the amount of
$3,000, for the purpose of providing a Community Leadership
Training Academy for residents of the Weed and Seed designated
neighborhood, as delineated in Exhibit "C",attached hereto; and
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WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Weed and Seed Steering
Committee desires to contract with Vanessa Washington, in
the amount of $600, for the purpose of providing Cooking
Skills Training to youth residents of the Weed and Seed
designated neighborhood, as delineated in Exhibit
"D",attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the agreements, are aligned with the Part
Arthur Weed and Seed Strategy, and shall be funded by, the
Port Arthur Weed and Seed grant, which has been awarded by
the United States Bepartment of Justie~, Office of Justice
Programs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the
preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby
authorized to enter into agreements with L.A.W. Academy,
Born 2 Lead Network, Conozca Espanol, and Vanessa
Washington, attached hereto in substantially the same farm
as Exhibit "A", Exhibit "B", Exhibit "C", and Exhibit "D"
in an amount not to exceed $ 13,400, for the purpose of
providing substance abuse counseling services, Neighborhood
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Leadership Training and Cooking Skills Training to
residents of the Weed and Seed designated neighborhood on
behalf of the Port Arthur Weed and Seed Initiative to be
funded by Weed and Seed grant funds.
Section 3. That a copy of the eaptian of this
Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPRCVED on this day of
A.D., 2009, at a Meeting of the City Council of
the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
TERRI HANKS, CITY SECRETARY
APPR
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MAN1~iGER
APPROVED~_ ~AS TO AVAIL2~BIL~ITY/~OF FUNDS
DIRECTOR OE' FINANC
EXHIBIT "A"
TO THE RESOLUTIQN
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON ~
NONEXCLUSIVE CONTRACT
THIS` AGREEMENT, eritered into as of this day of
A.D., 2009, by and between Love at Work Academy, Inc., Port Arthur, Texas
(hereinafter called "L.A.W. Academy") the City of Port Arthur, Port Arthur,
Texas (hereinafter called the "CITY") and administered by its Weed and Seed
Program Coordinator, LaTonya Turner.
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to engage L.A.W. Academy to render certain
services hereafter described in "Scope of Services".
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
1. EMPLOYMENT OF L.A.W. ACADEMY
The CITY hereby agrees to engage L.A.W. Academy and L.A.W. Academy
hereby agrees to perform the "Scope of Services" hereinafter set forth.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Services shall be provided as follows:
A. BASIC SERVICES
(a) Description of Work: L.A.W. Academy shall provide
the services as described in Exhibit "A".
(b) Compensation: L.A.W. Academy's reimbursement for
Basic Services shall be as delineated in Exhibit "B".
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
L.A.W. Academy will proceed immediately upon execution of this
Contract and as requested by the Program Coordinator of the Weed and Seed
Program (Program Coordinator) with performance of the services called for
under "Basic Services" unless delayed by causes outside the control of the
L.A.W. Academy and will proceed with subsequent work only on authorization
by Program Coordinator. L.A.W. Academy shall immediately submit to CITY in
~~vriting evidence of delay satisfactory to the Program Coordinator's reasonable
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discretion, upon which an extension of time equal to the period of actual delay
may be granted in writing.
4. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. COMPENSATION
CITY will reimburse L.A.W. Academy for work performed and
services rendered under Paragraph 2 "Scope of Services"
B. PAYMENT
L.A.W. Academy will invoice CITY for the costs as requested by
the Program Coordinator and prior to September 10, 2009.
CITY agrees to pay L.A.W. Academy the. full amount of each
such invoice within fifteen (15) days of receipt.
5. RECORDS
L.A.W. Academy shall keep accurate records of client proof of residence
information, and proof of attendance (counseling session sign-in sheets.) Such
records shall be kept in the office of L.A.W. Academy for a period of not less
than two (2) years and shall be made available to the CITY for inspection and
copying upon reasonable request.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
L.A.W. Academy shall comply with the requirements of all applicable
laws, rules, and regulations in connection with the services of L.A.W. Academy
and shall exonerate, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its officers, agents
and all employees from any and all liability, loss or damage arising out of
noncompliance with such laws, rules and regulations; without limitation,
L.A.W. Academy shall assume full responsibility for payments of Federal, State
and Local taxes or contributions imposed or required under the Social Security
Worker's Compensation, and Income Tax Laws with respect to L.A.W.
Academy's employees. Further, L.A.W. Academy shall exonerate, indemnify
and hold harmless the CITY, its officers, agents and all employees from any
and all liability, loss, damages, expenses or claims for infringement of any
copyright or patent arising out of the use of any documents furnished by
I,.A.W. Academy in the performance of this Contract.
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The foregoing indemnification provision shall apply to L.A.W. Academy
regardless of whether or not said liability, loss, damages, expenses, or claims is
caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
?. ADDRESS OF NOTICES AND COMMUNICATION8
OWNER:
L.A.W. ACADEMY:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR L.A.W. Academy
ATTN: LaTonya Turner, 1909 Jefferson Drive
Program Coordinator Port Arthur, Texas 77642
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas ?7641-1089
All notices and communications under this contract shall be mailed or
delivered to the CITY and L.A.W. Academy at the above addresses.
8. 3UCCESSORB AND ASSIGNMENT8
The CITY and L.A.W. Academy each binds himself and his successors,
executors, administrators and assigns to the other party of this Contract and to
the successors, executors, administrators and assigns of such other party, in
respect to all covenants of this Contract. Except as above, neither the CITY
nor L.A.W. Academy shall assign, sublet or transfer his interest in this
Contract without the written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be
construed as creating any personal liability on the part of any officer or agent
of any public body, which may be a party hereto.
9. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR CAUSE
If, through any cause, L.A.W. Academy shall fail to fulfill in a timely and
proper manner its obligations under this Contract, or if L.A.W. Academy shall
violate any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract, the
CITY shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written
notice to L.A.W. Academy of such termination and specifying the effective date
thereof, at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination. Not
withstanding the above, L.A.W. Academy shall not be relieved of liability to the
CITY for damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of the Contract
by L.A.W. Academy and the CITY may withhold any payments to L.A.W.
Academy for the purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of
damages due the CITY from L.A.W. Academy is determined.
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10. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY
The CITY may terminate this Contract at any time by giving at least
seven (7) days notice in writing to L.A.W. Academy. If the Contract is
terminated by the CITY as provided herein, L.A.W. Academy will ~be reimbursed
.for the services provided up to the termination date. If this Contract is
terminated due to the fault of L.A.W. Academy, Paragraph 9 hereof relative to
termination shall apply.
11. PERSONNEL
A. L.A.W. Academy represents that it has, or will secure at its own
expense, all personnel required in performing the services
under this Contract.
B. All of the services required hereunder shall be performed by
L.A.W. Academy or under its supervision and all personnel
engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall be
authorized or permitted under State and Local law to perform
such services.
C. None of the work or services covered by this Contract shall be
subcontracted without the prior written approval of the City.
Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be
specified by written Contract or agreement and shall be subject
to each provision of this Contract.
12. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
L.A.W. Academy at such times and in such forms as the CITY may
require, shall furnish the CITY such periodic reports as it may request
pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this Contract, the
costs and obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and
any other matters covered by this Contract.
13. CIVIL RIGHTS
No person shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex or national
origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the CITY.
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14. INTEREST OF L.A.W. ACADEMY AND EMPLOYEES
L.A.W. Academy covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or
degree with the performance of his services hereunder.
L.A.W. Academy further covenants that in the performance of this
contract, no person having such interest shall be employed.
15. INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS RF UIRED BY LAW
Each provision and clause required by law to be inserted into the
Contract shall be deemed to be enacted herein and the Contract shall be read
and enforced as though each were included herein. If through mistake or
otherwise any such provision is not inserted or is not correctly inserted, the
Contract shall be amended to make such insertion on application by either
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BIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the day of 2009.
L.A.W. ACADEMY:
BY:
Print Name
Signature
BIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the day of 2009.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXA8:
BY:
APPROVED A3 TO FORM:
City Attorney
City Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
It is mutually agreed that L.A.W. Academy commit to the following:
• Provide individual substance abuse counseling services (12-week program) to Weed and
Seed residents at a rate of $600 per resident ($50 per session x 12 sessions).
• Utilize a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) to provide the above
mentioned services.
• Lead in the recruitment of Weed and Seed neighborhood residents as participants of the
individual counseling services.
• Communicate and work with the steering committee members and stakeholders of Port
Arthur Weed and Seed in implementing and documenting this effort.
• Serve as a representative to the Port Arthur Weed and Seed Steering Committee, with
regard to this partnership.
EXHIBIT "B„
It is mutually agreed that:
• ~'or each Weed and Seed neighborhood resident, Port Arthur Weed and Seed will
reimburse L.A.W. Academy $50 for each session of substance abuse counseling services,
for a total of up to twelve (12) sessions per resident.
• The reimbursement amount will be calculated by L.A.W. Academy and confirmed by
the Weed and Seed Coordinator, and based upon documented participation sign-in
sheets and proof of residence information.
• Total reimbursement will not exceed $ 7,800.00 as delineated in the attached requisition.
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EXHIBIT "B"
TO THE RESEILUTIOI~T
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
NONEXCLUSIVE CONTRACT
THI8 AGREEMENT, entered into as of -this day of
A.D., 2009, by and between Born 2 Lead Network, Inc., (hereinafter called
"Consultant"), the City of Port Arthur, Port Arthur, Texas (hereinafter called the
"CITY") and administered by its Weed and Seed Program Coordinator, LaTonya
'Turner.
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to engage Consultant to render certain
services hereafter described in "Scope of Services".
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
1 • EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT
The CITY hereby agrees to engage Consultant and Consultant hereby
agrees to perform the "Scope of Services" hereinafter set forth.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Services shall be provided as follows:
A. BASIC SERVICES
(a) Description of Work: Consultant shall provide
the services as described in Exhibit "A".
(b) Compensation: Consultant's reimbursement for Basic
Services shall be as delineated in Exhibit "B".
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Consultant will proceed immediately upon execution of this Contract and
as requested by the Program Coordinator of the Weed and Seed Program
(Program Coordinator) with performance of the services called for under "Basic
Services" unless delayed by causes outside the control of Consultant and will
proceed with subsequent work only on authorization by Program Coordinator.
Consultant shall immediately submit to CITY in writing evidence of delay
satisfactory to the Program Coordinator's reasonable discretion, upon which an
extension of time equal to the period of actual delay may be granted in writing.
4. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. COMPENSATION
CITY will reimburse Consultant for work performed and
services rendered under Paragraph 2 "Scope of Services"
B. PAYMENT
Consultant will invoice CITY for the costs as requested by the
Program Coordinator and prior to September 10, 2009.
CITY agrees to pay Consultant the full amount of each such
invoice within fifteen (15) days of receipt.
5. RECORDS
The Consultant shall keep accurate records of training participation and
daily sign-in sheets. Such records shall be made. available to the CITY for
inspection and copying upon reasonable request. .
6. INDEM11iIFICATION
The Consultant shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws,
rules, and regulations in connection with the services of Consultant and shall
exonerate, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its officers, agents and all
employees from any and all liability, loss or damage arising out of
noncompliance with such laws, rules and regulations; without limitation,
Consultant shall assume full responsibility for payments of Federal, State and
Local taxes or contributions imposed or required under the Social Security
Worker's Compensation, and Income Tax Laws with respect to Consultant's
employees. Further, Consultant shall exonerate, indemnify and hold harmless
the CITY, its officers, agents and all employees from any and all liability, loss,
damages, expenses or claims for infringement of any copyright or patent arising
out of the use of any documents furnished by Consultant in the performance of
this Contract.
The foregoing indemnification provision shall apply to Consultant
regardless of whether or not said liability, loss, damages, expenses, or claims is
caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
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7. ADDRESS OF NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
OWNER:
CONSULTANT:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Born 2 Lead Network
ATTN: LaTonya Turner, P.O. Box 5694
Program Coordinator ~ Beaumont, TX 77708
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089
All notices and communications under this contract shall be mailed or
delivered to CITY and Consultant at the above addresses.
S. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNMENTS
The CITY and Consultant each binds himself and his successors,
executors, administrators and assigns to the other party of this Contract and to
the successors, executors, administrators and assigns of such other party, in
.respect to all covenants of this Contract. Except as above, neither the CITY
nor Consultant shall assign, sublet or transfer his interest in this Contract
without the written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be construed as
creating any personal liability on the part of any officer or agent of any public
body, which may be a party hereto.
9. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR CAUSE
If, through any cause, Consultant shall fail to fulfill in a timely and
proper manner its obligations under this Contract, or if Consultant shall violate
any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract, the CITY
shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written
notice to Consultant of such termination and specifying the effective date
thereof, at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination. Not
withstanding the above, Consultant shall not be relieved of liability to the CITY
for damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of the Contract by
Consultant and the CITY may withhold any payments to Consultant for the
purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the
CITY from Consultant is determined.
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10. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY
The CITY may terminate this Contract at any time by giving at least
seven (7) days notice in writing to Consultant. If the Contract is terminated by
the CITY as provided .herein, Consultant will be reimbursed for the services
provided up to the termination date. If this Contract is terminated due to the
fault of Consultant, Paragraph 9 hereof relative to termination shall apply.
11. PERSONNEL
A. Consultant represents that she has, or will secure at her own
expense, all personnel required in performing the services
under this Contract.
B. All of the services required hereunder shall be performed by
Consultant or under her supervision and all personnel
engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall be
authorized or permitted under State and Local law to perform
such services.
C. None of the work or services covered by this Contract shall be
subcontracted without the prior written approval of the City.
Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be
specified by written Contract or agreement and shall be subject
to each provision of this Contract.
12. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Consultant at such times and in such forms as the CITY may require,
.shall furnish the CITY such reports as it may request pertaining to the work or
services undertaken pursuant to this Contract, the costs and obligations
incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters
covered by this Contract.
13. CIVIL RIGHTS
No person shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex or national
origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the CITY.
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14. INTEREST OF CONSULTANT AND EMPLOYEES
Consultant covenants that she presently has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or
degree with the performance of her services hereunder.
Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this contract, no
person having such interest shall be employed.
15. INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS Rp' UIRED BY LAW
Each provision and clause required by law to be inserted into the
Contract shall be deemed to be enacted herein and the Contract shall be read
and enforced as though each were included herein. If through mistake or
otherwise any such provision is not inserted or is not correctly inserted, the
Contract shall be amended to make such insertion on application by either
Par't3'•
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SIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the day of
CONSULTANT:
Born 2. Lead Network
Robinne Alexander
BY:
Print Name
Signature
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the day of
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
BY:
City Manager
APPROVED A3 TO FORM;
City Attorney
2009.
2009.
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EXHIBIT "A"
The Consultant shall facilitate afive-day Leadership Training Series for residents, to take place
prior to September 20, 2009.
Training Schedule
Day One
'Topics will include, but are not limited to:
• Motivating Membership in Organizations
Managing Conflict
Day Two
"Topics will include, but are not limited to:
• Building Media Relations
• Partnering with Local Government
Day Three
Topics will include, but are not limited to:
Fundraising Strategies
• Diversity
Day Four - Business & Diversity
Topics will include, but are not limited to:
• Facilitating Groups
• Strategic Planning
Day Five
Topics will include, but are not limited to:
• Motivating membership in Organizations
• Managing Conflict
• Building Media Relations
• Partnering with Local Government
• Fundraising Strategies
• Diversity
• Facilitating Groups
• Strategic Planning
EXHIBIT "B"
The Consultant shall perform the Scope of Work, for an amount of $ 66.67 per hour, for thirty
(30) training hours, for a total amount not to exceed $2,000.
The payment will be made upon completion of the five-day leadership training. The project will
be considered complete after the submission of training -participant evaluation forms, prior to
September 20, 2009.
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TO ~'HE RESQLUTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS g
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
NONEXCLUSIVE CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into as of this day of
A.D., 2009, by and between Conozca Espanol, (hereinafter called "Consultant"),
the City of Port Arthur, Port Arthur,. Texas (hereinafter called the "CITY") and
administered by its Weed and Seed Program Coordinator, LaTonya Turner.
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to engage Consultant to render certain
services hereafter described in "Scope of Services".
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
1. EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT
The CITY hereby agrees to engage Consultant and Consultant hereby
agrees to perform the "Scope of Services" hereinafter set forth.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Services shall be provided as follows:
A. BASIC SERVICES
(a) Description of Work: Consultant shall provide
the services as described in Exhibit "A".
(b) Compensation: Consultant's reimbursement for Basic
Services shall be as delineated in Exhibit "B".
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Consultant will proceed immediately upon execution of this Contract and
as requested by the Program Coordinator of the Weed and Seed Program
(Program Coordinator) with performance of the services called for under "Basic
Services" unless delayed by causes outside the control of Consultant and will
proceed with subsequent work only on authorization by Program Coordinator.
Consultant shall immediately submit to CITY in writing evidence of delay
satisfactory to the Program Coordinator's reasonable discretion, upon which an
extension of time equal to the period of actual delay may be granted in writing.
4. INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED CONSULTANT
It is agreed that the CITY will furnish, without charge, for the use of the
Contract, information as to the residents as are existing, available, and
necessary for the carrying out of the worl~ of the CONSULTANT as.. outlined
under "Scope of Services". The CITY will cooperate with the CONSULTANT to
facilitate the performance of the work described in this Contract.
5. COMPENSATI011T AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. COMPENSATION
CITY will reimburse Consultant for work performed and
services rendered under Paragraph 2 "Scope of Services"
B. PAYMENT
Consultant will invoice CITY for the costs as requested by the
Program Coordinator and prior to September 10, 2009.
CITY agrees to pay Consultant the full amount of each such
invoice within fifteen (15) days of receipt.
6. RECORDS
The Consultant shall keep accurate records of training participation and
daily sign-in sheets. Such records shall be made available to the CITY for
inspection and copying upon reasonable request.
?. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All training materials, including binders are property of CITY.
CONSULTANT shall return undistributed materials and binders upon the
completion of the leadership training.
8. SCHEDULE OF TRAINING:
CONSULTANT agrees to meet with the Program Coordinator of the
WEED AND SEED PROGRAM to determine a mutually agreeable training
location and schedule.
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9. INDEMNIFICATION
The Consultant shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws,
rules, and regulations in connection with the services of Consultant and shall
exonerate, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its officers, agents and all
employees from any and all liability, loss or damage arising out of
noncompliance with such laws, rules and regulations; without limitation,
Consultant shall assume full responsibility for payments of Federal, State and
Local taxes or contributions imposed or required under the Social Security
Worker's Compensation, and Income Tax Laws with respect to Consultant's
employees. Further, Consultant shall exonerate, indemnify and hold harmless
the CITY, its officers, agents and all employees from any and all liability, loss,
damages, expenses or claims for infringement of any copyright or patent arising
out of the use of any documents furnished by Consultant in the performance of
this Contract.
The foregoing indemnification provision shall apply to Consultant
regardless of whether or not said liability, loss, damages, expenses, or claims is
caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
10. ADDRESS OF NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
OWNER:
CONSULTANT:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Conozca Espanol
ATTN: LaTonya Turner, 2216 East 8~ Street
Program Coordinator Port Arthur, TX 77640
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089
All notices and communications under this contract shall be mailed or
delivered to CITY and Consultant at the above addresses.
11. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNMENTS
The CITY and Consultant each binds himself and his successors,
executors, administrators and assigns to the other party of this Contract and to
the successors, executors, administrators and assigns of such other party, in
respect to all covenants of this Contract. Except as above, neither the CITY
nor Consultant shall assign, sublet or transfer his interest in this Contract
without the written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be construed as
creating any personal liability on the part of any officer or agent of any public
body, which may be a party hereto.
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12. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR CAU8E
If, through any cause, Consultant shall fail to fulfill in a timely and
proper manner its obligations under this Contract, or if Consultant shall violate
any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract, the CITY
shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written
notice to Consultant of such termination and specifying the effective .date
thereof, at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination. Not
withstanding the above, Consultant shall not be relieved of liability to the CITY
for damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of the Contract by
Consultant and the CITY may withhold any payments to Consultant for the
purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the
CITY from Consultant is determined.
13. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY
-The CITY may terminate this Contract at any time by giving at least
seven (7) days notice in writing to Consultant. If the Contract is terminated by
the CITY as provided herein, Consultant will be reimbursed for the services
provided up to the termination date. If this Contract is terminated due to the
fault of Consultant, Paragraph 12 hereof relative to termination shall apply.
14. PERSONNEL
A. Consultant represents that she has, or will secure at her own
expense, all staff, personnel, and volunteers required in
performing the services under this Contract.
B. All of the services required hereunder shall be performed by
Consultant or under her supervision and all staff, personnel,
and volunteers engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and
shall be authorized or permitted under State and Local law to
perform such services.
C. None of the work or services covered by this Contract shall be
subcontracted without the prior written approval of the City.
Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be
specified by written Contract or agreement and shall be subject
to each provision of this Contract.
15. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Consultant at such times and in such forms as the CITY may require,
shall furnish the CITY such reports as it may request pertaining to the work or
services undertaken pursuant to this Contract, the costs and obligations
incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters
covered by this Contract.
16. CIVIL RIGHTS
No person shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex or national
origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the CITY.
1?. INTEREST OF CONSULTANT AND EMPLOYEES
Consultant covenants that she presently has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or
degree with the performance of her services hereunder.
Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this contract, no
person having such interest shall be employed.
18. INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS R~?'~UIRED BY LAW
Each provision and clause required by law to be inserted into the
Contract shall be deemed to be enacted herein and the Contract shall be read
and enforced as though each were included herein. If through mistake or
otherwise any such provision is not inserted or is not correctly inserted, the
Contract shall be amended to make such insertion on application by either
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SIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the day of 2009.
CONSULTANT:
Conozca Espanol
Ashely Gordon
BY:
Print Name
Signature
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the day of , 2009.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
BY:
City Manager
APPROVED A8 TO FARM:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
The consultant shall design and facilitate afour-day Community Leadership Training Academy
for residents, to take place prior to September 10, 2009.
The training design will include: title page, agenda, workshop topics and descriptions, speaker
bios, evaluation forms, written training materials, and handouts.
Day One Education and Crime
Topics will include, but are not limited to:
• The benefits of parental involvement in education (Speaker)
• How the community can get involved with PAISD (Speaker)
• Crime trends in different neighborhoods
• How to organize neighborhood watch groups against gang violence and
other crimes
Day Two Neighborhood Associations and Politics
Topics will include, but are not limited to:
How to structure and conduct diverse neighborhood associations
Using neighborhood coalitions to network with city advisory committees
Neighborhood leaders and the political process: Getting involved locally
and nationally
Day Three Volunteering and Community Service
Topics will include, but are not limited to:
Volunteer recruitment: Developing a diverse group of volunteers
Multiethnic perspective on neighborhood out migration and diversification
of unicultural neighborhoods (Speaker)
Tools for accommodating persons with special needs in community
service efforts (Speaker)
Day Four - Business & Diversity
Topics will include, but are not limited to:
• Tools for minorities starting small businesses
• Cultural diversity training tips to cultivate leaders in the workforce
• Networking to develop collaborations and partnerships between
neighborhood and business associations (Speaker)
EXHIBIT "B"
The`Consultarit shall perform the Scope of Work, for an amount of $3,000. Travel, guest
speakers, materials, and supply expenses will not be covered under this contract.
The payments will be made in two installments: $1,400 at the signing of this contract along with
completion and submission of written training design and $1,600 upon completion of the four-
day Community Leadership Training Academy.
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EXHIBIT "D"
Td TI~IE RESOT.ITTIa-N
THE STATE OF TEXA$ §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
NONEXCLUSIVE CONTRACT
'ZrHIB AGREEMENT, entered into as of this day of
A.D., 2009, by and between Vanessa Washington, (hereinafter called
"Consultant"), the City of Port Arthur, Port Arthur, Texas (hereinafter called the
"CITY") and administered by its Weed and Seed Program Coordinator, LaTonya
Turner.
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to engage Consultant to render certain
services hereafter described in "Scope of Services".
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
1. EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT
The CITY hereby agrees to engage Consultant and Consultant hereby
agrees to perform the "Scope of Services" hereinafter set forth.
Z. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Services shall be provided as follows:
A. BASIC SERVICES
(a) Description of Work: Consultant shall provide
the services as described in Exhibit "A".
(b) Compensation: Consultant's reimbursement for Basic
Services shall be as delineated in Exhibit "B".
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Consultant will proceed immediately upon execution of this Contract and
as requested by the Program Coordinator of the Weed and Seed Program
(Program Coordinator) with performance of the services called for under "Basic
Services" unless delayed by causes outside the control of Consultant and will
proceed with subsequent work only on authorization by Program Coordinator.
Consultant shall immediately submit to CITY in writing evidence of delay
satisfactory to the Program Coordinator's reasonable discretion, upon which an
extension of time equal to the period of actual delay may be granted in writing.
4. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. COMPENSATION
CITY will reimburse Consultant for work performed and
services rendered under Paragraph 2 "Scope of Services"
B. PAYMENT
Consultant will invoice CITY for the costs as requested by the
Program Coordinator and prior to September 10, 2009.
CITY agrees to pay Consultant the full amount of each such
invoice within fifteen (15) days of receipt.
5. RECORDS
The Consultant shall keep accurate records of camp participation and
daily sign-in sheets. Such records shall be made available to the CITY for
inspection and copying upon reasonable request.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
The Consultant shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws,
rules, and regulations in connection with the services of Consultant and shall
exonerate, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its officers, agents and all
employees from any and all liability, loss. or damage arising out of
noncompliance with such laws, rules and regulations; without limitation,
Consultant shall assume full responsibility for payments of Federal, State and
Local taxes or contributions imposed or required under the Social Security
Worker's Compensation, and Income Tax Laws with respect to Consultant's
employees. Further, Consultant shall exonerate, indemnify and hold harmless
the CITY, its officers, agents and all employees from any and all liability, loss,
damages, expenses or claims for infringement of any copyright or patent arising
out of the use of any documents furnished by Consultant in the performance of
this Contract.
The foregoing indemnification provision shall apply to Consultant
regardless of whether or not said liability, loss, damages, expenses, or claims is
caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
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T. ADDRESS OF NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
OWNER:
CONSULTANT:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Vanessa Washington
ATTN: LaTonya Turner, 3142 East 12~ Street
Program Coordinator Port Arthur, TX 77642
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089
All notices and communications under this contract shall be mailed or
delivered to CITY and Consultant at the above addresses.
8. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNMENT8
The CITY and Consultant each binds himself and his successors,
executors, administrators and assigns to the other party of this Contract and to
the successors, executors, administrators and assigns of such other party, in
respect to all covenants of this Contract. Except as above, neither the CITY
nor Consultant shall assign, sublet or transfer his interest in this Contract
without the written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be construed as
creating any personal liability on the part of any officer or agent of any public
body, which may be a party hereto.
9. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR CAUSE
If, through any cause, Consultant shall fail to fulfill in a timely and
proper manner its obligations under this Contract, or if Consultant shall violate
any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract, the CITY
shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written
notice to Consultant of such termination and specifying the effective date
thereof, at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination. Not
withstanding the above, Consultant shall not be relieved of liability to the CITY
for damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of the Contract by
Consultant and the CITY may withhold any payments to Consultant for the
purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the
CITY from Consultant is determined.
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10. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY
The CITY may terminate this Contract at any time by giving at least
seven (7) days notice in writing to Consultant. If the Contract is terminated by
the CITY as provided herein, Consultant will be reimbursed for the services
provided up to the termination date. If this Contract is terminated due to the
fault of Consultant, Paragraph 9 hereof relative to termination shall apply.
11. PERSONNEL
A. Consultant represents that she has, or will secure at her own
expense, all personnel required in performing the services
under this Contract.
B. All of the services required hereunder shall be performed by
Consultant or under her supervision and all personnel
engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall be
authorized or permitted under State and Local law to perform
such services.
C. None of the work or services covered by this Contract shall be
subcontracted without the prior written approval of the City.
Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be
specified by written Contract or agreement and shall be subject
to each provision of this Contract.
12. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Consultant at such times and in such forms as the CITY may require,
shall furnish the CITY such reports as it may request pertaining to the work or
services undertaken pursuant to this Contract, the costs and obligations
incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters
covered by this Contract.
13. CIVIL RIGHTS
No person shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex or national
origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the CITY.
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14. INTEREST OF CONSULTANT AND EMPLOYEES
Consultant covenants that she presently has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or
degree with the performance of her services hereunder.
Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this contract, no
person having such interest shall be employed.
15. INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS RF-OUIRED BY LAW
Each provision and clause required by law to be inserted into the
Contract shall be deemed to be enacted herein and the Contract shall be read
and enforced as though each were included herein. If through mistake or
otherwise any such provision is not inserted or is not correctly inserted, the
Contract shall be amended to make such insertion on application by either
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SIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the day of , 2009.
CONSULTANT:
BY:
Print Name
Signature
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the day of , 2009.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TERAS:
BY:
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
The consultant shall design and facilitate athree-day cooking camp, for elementary school
students, to take place prior to September 10, 2009.
Day One- Camp Topics will include:
• Nutritional Pyramid Overview
• Sanitation Preparation
• Menu Planning
• Cooking Demonstration -sandwiches
Day Two -Camp Topics will include:
• Nutritional Pyramid Overview
• Sanitation Preparation
• Menu Planning
Cooking Demonstration -pigs in a blanket
Day Three -Camp Topics will include:
• Nutritional Pyramid Overview
• Sanitation Preparation
• Menu Planning
• Cooking Demonstration -mini pizzas
EXHIBIT "B"
The Consultant shall perform the Scope of Work, for an amount of $ 200.00 per day, for a total
amount not to exceed $600.00. Travel, materials,' and supply expenses will not be covered under
this contract.
The payment will be made upon completion of the three-day cooking camp. The project will be
considered complete after the submission of camp -student evaluation forms, prior to September
10, 2009.
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