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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA8339 - CURTIS ROSENTHAL, Inc #1APPRAISAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ,,41HIS APPRAISAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made this day of July, 2019 (herein referred to as the "Effective Date") by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter City ("City"), and Curtis -Rosenthal, Inc., ("Consultant"), who agree as follows: 1. Services. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to the reasonable satisfaction of City the appraisal services for APN 677-540-028 (1.35 acres) 677-540-029 (4.31 acres) and 681-480-011 (42.32 acres), set forth in Exhibit "A" to this agreement. As a material inducement to City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services and fully under stands the difficulties and restrictions in performing the work. Consultant represents that it is experienced in performing the work and will follow professional standards in performance of the work. All services provided shall conform to all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and to professional standards and practices. The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall control over any terms and conditions in Exhibit "A" to the contrary. a. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the rates attached hereto as Exhibit "A", but in no event shall Consultant's total compensation for all services performed under this Agreement exceed thirteen thousand, five hundred dollars ($13,500), without the prior written authorization of the City Manager or the City Manager's designee ("City Manager"). Consultant shall be responsible for notifying the City Manager or the City Manager's designee if the not to exceed amount is about to expend. b. The above fee shall include all costs, including but not limited to, all clerical, administrative, overhead, insurance, reproduction, telephone, travel, auto rental, subsistence and all related expenses. 3. Pavmant a. As scheduled services are completed, Consultant shall submit to City an invoice for the services completed, authorized expenses and authorized extra work actually performed or incurred. b. City will pay Consultant the amount invoiced within thirty (30) days after the approval of the invoice. C. Payment shall constitute payment in full for all services, authorized costs and authorized extra work covered by that invoice. 4. Chan92 Orders, No payment for extra services caused by a change in the scope or complexity of work, or for any other reason, shall be made unless and until such extra services and a price therefore have been previously authorized in writing and approved by the City Manager as an amendment to this Agreement. The amendment shall set forth the changes of work, extension of time for preparation, and adjustment of the fee to be paid by City to Consultant. 5 Licenses, Designation. Consultant represents that it and any subcontractors it may engage, possess any and all licenses which are required under state or federal law to perform the work contemplated by this Agreement and that Consultant and its subcontractors shall maintain all appropriate licenses, during the performance of this Agreement. If required by City, Consultant warrants and covenants that its principal has achieved and will maintain in good standing throughout the term of this Agreement an " MAI" (Member of Appraisal Institute) designation corresponding to each real property identified in Exhibit "A" to this Agreement (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial, etc.). Mark Here if MAI Required 6. ladMndent C20tractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall be an independent contractor and not an employee of City. City shall have the right to control Consultant only insofar as the result of Consultant's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. City shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities, materials and equipment which may be required for furnishing services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that Consultant and any subcontractors, agents or employees employed by Consultant shall not, under any circumstances, be considered employees of City. 7. Consultant Not Agent, Except as City may specify in writing and as set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall have no authority, express implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied,to bind City to any obligation whatsoever. 8. Assignment or Subcontracting. No assignment or subcontracting by Consultant of any part of this Agreement or of funds to be received under this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless the assignment has had the prior written approval of City. City may terminate this Agreement rather than accept any proposed assignment or subcontracting. 9. Insurance. Consultant shall maintain during the life of this Agreement professional liability insurance covering errors and omissions arising out of the performance of this Agreement with a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Consultant agrees to keep such policy in force and effect for at least three years from the date of completion of this Agreement as long as such insurance is available on reasonably acceptable terms. Consultant shall provide a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage. Consultant shall provide City with evidence in the form of a certificate that should this insurance policy be canceled before the completion of all services contemplated by this Agreement, the issuing company will mail no less than thirty (30) days written notice to the City. 10. Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. Consultant shall do all things necessary and incidental to the prosecution of Consultant's work. 11. Products of Consultant The documents and appraisal report and other products produced or provided by Consultant for this Agreement shall become the property of City upon receipt. Consultant shall deliver all such products to City prior to payment for same. City may use, reuse or otherwise utilized such products, but only in connection with City's purchase or acquisition of the property that is the subject of the appraisal. 12. TeMiloation. City Manager may for any reason terminate this Agreement by giving the Consultant not less than five (5) days written notice of intent to terminate. Upon receipt of such notice, the Consultant shall immediately cease work, unless the notice from City Manager provides otherwise. Upon the termination of this Agreement, City shall pay Consultant for services satisfactorily provided and all allowable reimbursements incurred to the date of termination in compliance with this Agreement, unless termination by City shall be for cause, in which event City may withhold any disputed compensation. City shall not be liable for any claim of lost profits. 13. Maintenance and Inspection of Records. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, Consultant shall maintain reasonably full and complete books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other information (collectively, the "records") pertaining to the costs of and completion of services performed under this Agreement. City Manager shall have access to and the right to audit and reproduce any of Consultant's records regarding the services provided under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain all such records for a period of at least three (3) years after termination or completion of this Agreement. Consultant agrees to make available all such records for inspection or audit at its offices during normal business hours and upon three (3) days' notice from City Manager, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested. 14. Oovernina Law, Venue, This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of California and Consultant agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of California courts. The venue for any dispute arising from or related to this Agreement shall be the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside, and Palm Springs Courthouse. 15. Integration, This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No other agreement, oral or written, pertaining to the work to be performed under this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless it is in writing and signed by both parties. Any work performed which is inconsistent with or in violation of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be compensated. 16. City Officers And Employees: Non -Discrimination 16.1 Non -Liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor -in -interest, in the event of any default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement. 16.2 Conflict of Interest. Consultant acknowledges that no officer or employee of the City has or shall have any direct or indirect financial interest in this Agreement nor shall Consultant enter into any agreement of any kind with any such officer or employee during the term of this Agreement and for one year thereafter. Consultant warrants that Consultant has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, any third party any money or other consideration in exchange for obtaining this Agreement. 16.3 Covenant Against Discrimination. In connection with its performance under this Agreement, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin (i.e., place of origin, immigration status, cultural or linguistic characteristics, or ethnicity), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or medical condition (each a "prohibited basis"). Contractor shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during their employment, without regard to any prohibited basis. As a condition precedent to City's lawful capacity to enter this Agreement, and in executing this Agreement, Contractor certifies that its actions and omissions hereunder shall not incorporate any discrimination arising from or related to any prohibited basis in any Contractor activity, including but not limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship; and further, that Contractor is in full compliance with the provisions of Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.09.040, including without limitation the provision of benefits, relating to non-discrimination in City contracting. 17. Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication that either party desires, or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by pre -paid, first- class mail to the address set forth below. Notice shall be deemed communicated seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. TO CONSULTANT: Curtis -Rosenthal, Inc. Randall Blaesl, ASA, MRICS Director, Appraisal & Litigation Consulting 8300 Utica Avenue, Suite 173 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Main: (310) 215-0482 Direct: (909) 736-7675 TO CITY: City of Palm Springs David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D. City Manager 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Main: (760) 322-8202 Direct: (760) 323-8380 SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated below. Date: 1 APPROVED AS TO FORM: "CITY$$ CITY OF PALM David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: By: B� y:It/L J re al ing thony J j, M C City Attorney City Clerk T Curtis-Rosenthal, Inc. Date: 710kLa By: Date: By: APPR0M BYCIiYWAGER 39 I � 7 Signature -i^A� � L�n�� Signature Printed Name/Title EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION The purpose of the appraisals is to determine the market value for the subject properties based on their highest and best use. The appraisals will be used for acquisition purposes, but the acquisitions are not subject to any eminent domain action. Curtis -Rosenthal, Inc., will prepare and deliver an appraisal report for each property, APN: 677-540-028, 677-540-029, and 681-480-011, in full compliance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). APN: 677-540-028 (1.35 acres) 677-540-029 (4.31 acres) LOCATION: District Center Drive and Gene Autry Trail ZONING: MIP (Planned Research and Development Park Zone) GENERAL PLAN: Industrial APN: 681-480-011 (42.32 acres) LOCATION: North of E Palm Canyon Drive ZONING: Urban Reserve Zone GENERAL PLAN: Special Policy Area For the above described services the fee for the completion of two appraisal reports is $13,500. Delivery of appraisal reports will be completed within 3 weeks of receiving notice to proceed. HUB INTERNATIONAL 2300 CLAYTON RD SUITE 300 CONCORD CA 94520-2175 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY MANAGER 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS CA 92262