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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/5/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - RA.1. ;o pPLMsp� .y c V (n *•exeua` Community Redevelopment Agency Staff Report DATE: September 5, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT NO. WITH THE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,757 FOR FAIR HOUSING SERVICES THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ENFORCEMENT FROM: David H. Ready, Executive Director BY: Community & Economic Development Department SUMMARY The City Council has awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the current fiscal year on April 4, 2007 to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. to provide fair housing services to affirmatively further fair housing rights and obligations. The Council further authorized the execution of the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement for such services. In the past several years, as the City's CDBG entitlement has decreased, the Agency has supplemented the funding of the fair housing services to expand the range of fair housing service through education, training/technical assistance and enforcement. The City is obligated, as a CDBG Entitlement Community, to provide for fair housing services and the Agency's contribution has been a way of fulfilling that obligation. This action would authorize the Agency's funding. RECOMMENDATION: Approve an Agreement with Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc., for fair housing services through education, training/technical assistance and enforcement in the amount of$27,757, A. ITEM ale. CRA Staff Report September 5, 2007- Page 2 of 2 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. FISCAL IMPACT: IFinance Director Review: The contract would use $27,75 in Low/Mod Housing Funds, in the contractual services line item. %�� ._ J � J HN . RA OND DALE E. COOK, JR. Di or of Co unity & -conomic Development Community Development Administrator THOMAS J. ,VLSON Assistant Ciq Manager- elopment Services DAVID H. READY Executive Director Attachment: Agreement 0a IeC/Redev/FairHs ng Cn cl_C RA_StaffReport2.Au g07 000002 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES (the "Agreement") is made and entered into this day of September , 2007, by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, a public body, corporate and politic (herein "Agency"), and Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. Inc. ., (herein "Provider"). RECITAL A. Agency desires to supplement the funding of fair housing services and expand the range of fair housing services through education, training/technical assistance and enforcement- B. The Provider has submitted a proposal to provide such fair housing services to the Agency pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. C. Based on its experience and reputation, the Provider is qualified to provide the necessary fair housing services to the Agency and desires to provide such services- D. Agency desires to engage the services of Provider. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. SERVICES OF PROVIDER 1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Provider shall provide pro forma analysis and research services to Agency as described in the Scope of ServiceslWork attached to this Agreement as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference (the "services" or "work"), which includes the agreed upon schedule of performance and the schedule of fees. Provider warrants that all services and work shall be performed in a competent, professional, and satisfactory manner in accordance with all standards prevalent in the industry. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms contained in the Scope of ServicesA(Vork and the terms set forth in the main body of this Agreement, the terms set forth in the main body of this Agreement shall govern. 1.2 Compliance with Law. All services rendered under this Agreement shall be provided in accordance with all laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of Agency and any federal, state, or local governmental agency of competent jurisdiction. 1.3 Licenses and Permits. Provider shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. FairH*ngCncl_ContmctSwsAgrmt.Augo7 000003 1.4 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Provider warrants that it has carefully considered how the work should be performed and fully understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement. 2. TIME FOR COMPLETION. The time for completion of the services to be performed by Provider is an essential condition of this Agreement. Provider shall prosecute regularly and diligently the work of this Agreement according to the agreed upon schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A". Provider shall not be accountable for delays in the progress of its work caused by any condition beyond its control and without the fault or negligence of Provider. Delays shall not entitle Provider to any additional compensation regardless of the party responsible for the delay. 3. COMPENSATION OF PROVIDER 3.1 Compensation of Provider. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Provider shall be compensated and reimbursed, in accordance with the schedule of fees set forth in Exhibit 'A," which total amount shall not exceed a total amount of $27,757.00. 3.2 Method of Payment. In any month in which Provider wishes to receive payment, Provider shall no later than the first working day of such month, submit to Agency in the form approved by City's Controller, an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. Payments shall be based on the hourly rates as set forth in Exhibit "A" for authorized services performed. Agency shall pay Provider for all expenses stated thereon, which are approved by Agency consistent with this Agreement, within thirty (30) days of receipt of Provider's invoice. 3.3 Chan_ges. In the event any change or changes in the Scope of Services/Work is requested by Agency, the parties hereto shall execute a written amendment to this Agreement, setting forth with particularity all terms of such amendment, including, but not limited to, any additional fees. An amendment may be entered into: A. To provide for revisions or modifications to documents or other work product or work when documents or other work product or work is required by the enactment or revision of law subsequent to the preparation of any documents, other work product, or work; B. To provide for additional services not included in this Agreement or not customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted practice in Provider's profession. 3.4 Appropriations. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon funds being appropriated therefore by the Agency Board for each fiscal year covered by the Agreement. If such appropriations are not made, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to Agency. 2 FalrHsngCnd_ContradSrvsAgrmt Aug07 000W 4. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 4.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 4.2 Schedule of Performance. All services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed pursuant to the agreed upon schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A". The extension of any time period must be approved in writing by the Contract Officer. 4.3 Force Maieure. The time for performance of services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement may be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Provider, including, but not limited to, acts of God or of a public enemy, acts of the government, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather if Provider shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such condition notify the Contract Officer who shall thereupon ascertain the facts and the extent of any necessary delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the Contract Officer's judgment such delay is justified, and the Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. 4.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 8.5 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of twelve months, commencing on July 1, 2007, and ending on June 30, 2008, unless extended by mutual written agreement of the parties. 5. COORDINATION OF WORK 5.1 Representative of Provider. The following principal of Provider is hereby designated as being the principal and representative of Provider authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the services and work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith: Rose Mayes, Executive Director. It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, education, capability, and reputation of the foregoing principal is a substantial inducement for Agency to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principal shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Provider and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. The foregoing principal may not be changed by Provider without prior written approval of the Contract Officer. 5.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the Agency Executive Director, or his/her designee. It shall be the Provider's responsibility to keep the Contract Officer, or his/her designee, fully informed of the progress of the performance of the services and Provider shall refer any decisions that must be made by Agency to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of Agency required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. 5.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. The experience, knowledge, education, capability, and reputation of Provider, its principals and employees, were a substantial inducement for Agency to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Provider shall not contract with any other individual or entity to perform in 3 FalrHsngCncl_Contract$NsAgrmt Au900005 whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of Agency. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of Agency. 5.4 Independent Contractor. Neither Agency nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode, or means by which Provider, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. Provider shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of Agency and shall not be an employee of Agency and shall remain at all times as to Agency a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role; however, Agency shall have the right to review Provider's work product, result, and advice. Provider shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of Agency. 5,5 Personnel. Provider agrees to assign the following individuals to perform the services set forth herein. Provider shall not alter the assignment of the following personnel without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer. Acting through the Agency Executive Director, the Agency shall have the unrestricted right to order the removal of any personnel assigned by Provider by providing written notice to Provider. Name: Title: Amanda Speed Fair Housing Counselor 6. INSURANCE Provider shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, policies of insurance as set forth in Exhibit "B", which is attached hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. 7. INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Provider shall defend (at Provider's sole cost and expense), indemnify, protect, and hold harmless Agency, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively the "Indemnified Parties"), from and against any and all liabilities, actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, costs, judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages, demands, orders, penalties, and expenses including legal costs and attorney fees (collectively "Claims"), including but not limited to Claims arising from injuries to or death of persons (Provider's employees included), for damage to property, including property owned by Agency, from any violation of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance, and from errors and omissions committed by Provider, its officers, employees, representatives, and agents, which Claims arise out of or are related to Provider's negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of this Agreement, but excluding such Claims arising from the negligence or willful misconduct of the Agency, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to limit Provider's indemnification obligation or other liability hereunder- 4 FairHmgCncl_Contrac SmAgrmt Auga7 000006 8. RECORDS AND REPORTS 8.1 Reports. Provider shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require. 8.2 Records. Provider shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to properly perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times, including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such records. 8.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, and other materials prepared by Provider in the performance of this Agreement, with the exception of computer models developed by Provider, shall be the property of Agency and shall be delivered to Agency in PDF format upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Provider shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by Agency of its full rights or ownership of the documents and materials hereunder. Provider may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Provider shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein, 8.4 Release of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, and other materials prepared by Provider in the performance of services under this Agreement shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer. M Cost Records. Provider shall maintain all books, documents, papers, employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred while performing under this Agreement and shall make such materials available at its offices at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years from the date of final payment for inspection by Agency and copies thereof shall be promptly furnished to Agency upon request. 9. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT 9.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Riverside, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Provider covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. 9.2 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. No consent or approval of Agency shall be deemed to waive or render unnecessary Agency's consent to or approval of any subsequent act of Provider. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement. 5 FalrHsngrncl_Cent=tSrvsAg=NO 0 0 7 9.3 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party. 9.4 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct, or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain injunctive relief, a declaratory judgment, or any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. 9.5 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. Agency reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to Provider, except that where termination is due to the fault of Provider and constitutes an immediate danger to health, safety, and general welfare, the period of notice shall be such shorter time as may be determined by the Agency. Upon receipt of the notice of termination, Provider shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Provider shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to receipt of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter. Provider may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to Agency. 10. AGENCY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; NON-DISCRIMINATION 10.1 Non-Liability of Agency Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of Agency shall be personally liable to the Provider, or any successor-in- interest, in the event of any default or breach by Agency or for any amount which may become due to the Provider or its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement. 10.2 Covenant Against Discrimination. Provider covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in connection with this Agreement regarding any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry. 11, MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 11.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication 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. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section- 6 FmrHsngCnd_Conlrac{SrvsAg=Aug07 000008 To Agency: Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs Attention- Executive Director 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262-6959 Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs Attention: Assistant Secretary 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262-6959 To Provider: Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. P.O. Box 1068 Riverside, CA 92502-1068 11.2 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the parties and cannot be amended or modified except by written agreement. 11.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing. 11.4 5everabitity. In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement, which shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder. 11.5 Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that by so executing this Agreement the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated below. [ End — Signatures on Next Page ] 7 Fa1rHsngCnc1_ConlracI5N5Apnnl AugN 090009 "AGENCY" COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ATTEST; By: By: Assistant Secretary Executive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM: By. Agency Counsel "PROVIDER" Check one: _Individual _Partnership _Corporation (Corporations require two notarized signatures: One signature must be from the Chairman of Board, President, or any Vice President. The second signature must be from the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, or Chief Financial Officer). By: By: Notarized Signature of Chairman of Board, Notarized Signature Secretary, Asst Secretary, President or any Vice President Treasurer,Asst Treasurer or Chief Financial Officer Name. Name: Title. Title State of State of County of �ss County of �ss On before me, On before me, personally appeared personally appeared personally known personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the to be the person(s) whose name(s) Is/are subscribed to the within Instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they within Instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capaedy(les) executed the same in his/her/their authorized capaeity(les) and that by his/herltheir signature(s) on the Instrument the and that by h;slher/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted,executed the instrument acted,executed the instrument WITNESS my hand and official seal WITNESS my hand and official seal Notary Notary Signature Signature Notary Seal: Notary Seal: 8 Fa,rH;ngcncl„conlractSwsAgnni.Augd7 0 0 0 0 1 a EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES The intent of this program is to provide a full menu of fair housing services for Palm Springs residents that promotes fair housing rights and obligations as defined and articulated in the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California State Law Enactments under the Rumford & Unruh Civil Rights Acts which affirmatively furthers fair housing. This will be accomplished through the staffing of a Palm Springs' office facilitating three components, as it relates to Anti-Discrimination and Landlord/Tenant services, such as education (i.e., outreach, public awareness); training / technical assistance (i.e., pro- active workshops preventing complaints and violations); and enforcement (i.e., compliant intake and investigation) for one thousand and five hundred (1,500) Palm Springs residents. The Provider shall be responsible for the completion of the following objectives/activities in a manner acceptable and satisfactory to the City and consistent with the standards required as a condition of providing these Agency funds. Objectives/Activities Objective 1: Assist the Agency by timely providing anV additional information requested. TARGET DATE ACTIVITY #1 On-Going Make readily available any information relative to the successful implementation of the activity. Objective 2: Establish and maintain a programmatic and financial record keeping process. TARGET DATE ACTIVITY#1 On-Going Establish and maintain an efficient program process/procedure for proper record keeping. Document and maintain all records related to this program in a stable and secure location. Objective 3: Advertise,_ market and publicize the program to facilitate positive promotion for all parties (i.e.. Provider. Agency, etc.). TARGET DATE ACTIVITY#1 On-Going Draft a promotional piece and submit to Agency for approval. Advertise in the Desert Sun. Submit final publication to the Agency. Objective 4: Enroll and income qualifies at least an approximately one thousand and five hundred (1,500) Palm Springs residents with new access to this service. 9 FairHsngCncl_Contrac SNsAg=.AugV ('� 09001i TARGET DATE ACTIVITY#1 On-Going Provide fair housing services to clients. Maintain records of names, addresses, demographics and service dates for all assistance. Objective 5: Maintain records for all activities related to this program. TARGET DATE ACTIVITY #1 On-Going Document and maintain all records related to this program in a stable and secure location. Objective 6: Manage/monitor program activities. TARGET DATE ACTIVITY#1 On-Going Perform monitoring activities necessary to ensure program integrity. Objective 7: Provide fair housing services including Fair Housing Practice and Landlord/Tenant workshops, as outlined in proposal. TARGET DATE ACTIVITY #1 On-Going Conduct program activities for 1,500 clients and offer two workshops for property owners, managers, Realtors and lenders to improve availability/accessibility, as stipulated in the proposal. Objective 8: Provide an evaluation within fifteen (15) calendar days of the program completion or final reimbursement. TARGET DATE ACTIVITY #1 07/15/02 Provide an evaluation and final report on all programmatic and financial activities. General Administration Provide the management oversight and leadership to address specific operational tasks in meeting the established performance levels, as well as perform supportive activities (i.e., clerical, monitoring, etc.) 10 FalrHsngCncl_ContractSmAgrrMtA g07 EXHIBIT "B" Insurance Provider shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, and submit concurrently with its execution of this Agreement, in a form and content satisfactory to Agency, public liability and property damage insurance against all claims for injuries against persons or damages to property resulting from Provider's performance under this Agreement. Provider shall also carry workers' compensation insurance in accordance with California workers' compensation laws. Such insurance shall be kept in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, including any extension thereof, and shall not be cancelable without thirty (30) days written notice to Agency of any proposed cancellation. Certificates of insurance evidencing the foregoing and designating the Agency, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional named insureds by original endorsement shall be delivered to and approved by Agency prior to commencement of services. The procuring of such insurance and the delivery of policies, certificates, and endorsements evidencing the same shall not be construed as a limitation of Provider's obligation to indemnify Agency, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers. A. Minimum Scope of Insurance Required 1. General Liability Insurance is required whenever the Agency is at risk of third- party claims which may arise out of work or presence of a contractor, vendor and service provider on City of Palm Springs premises. 2. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurances is required for any contractor, vendor or service provider that has any employees at any time during the period of this contract. Contractors with no employees must complete a Request for Waiver of Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirement form- B. Minimum Limits of Insurance Coverage Required $1 Million per Occurrence/$2 Million Aggregate Umbrella excess liability may be used to reach the limits stated above. C. The following general requirements apply: 1. Insurance carrier must be authorized to do business in the State of California. 2. Insurance carrier must have a rating of or equivalent to B++, VII, by A.M. Best Company. 3. Coverage must include personal injury, protective and employer liability- 4- Certificate must include evidence of the amount of any deductible or self-insured retention under the policy, 5. Contractor's general liability and automobile insurance coverage must be primary and non-contributory over any insurance the Agency may maintain, that is, any such Agency insurance shall be excess to limits stated in the certificate. FwrHsngCncl_Contr3ctSN�Agmt.Aug07 000013 D. Verification of Insurance coverage may be_provided by: (1) an approved General and/or Auto Liability Endorsement Form for the Community Redevelopment A enc of the City of Palm Springs or (2) an acceptable Certificate of Liability Insurance Coverage with an approved Additional Insured Endorsement with the following endorsements stated on the certificate: 1. "The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, its officials, employees and agents are named as an additional insured' ("as respects a specific contract" or "for any and all work performed with the Agency" may be included in this statement). 2. "This insurance is primary and non-contributory over any insurance or self- insurance the Agency may have" ("as respects a specific contract" or "for any and all work performed with the Agency" may be included in this statement)- 3- "Should any of the above described policies be canceled before the expiration date thereof, the issuing company will mail 30 days written notice to the Certificate Holder named." Language such as, "endeavor to" mail and "but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or representative" is not acceptable and must be crossed out. See Example A below. 4. Both the Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability policies shall contain the insurer's waiver of subrogation in favor of Agency, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. See Example B below. In addition to the endorsements listed above, the Community Redevelopment of the City of Palm Springs shall be named the certificate holder on the policy. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the Agency before work commences. All certificates of insurance must be authorized by a person with authority to bind coverage, whether that is the authorized agent/broker or insurance underwriter. Failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of work shall not waive the contractor's obligation to provide them. E. Acceptable Alternatives to Insurance Indust Certificates of Insurance: • A copy of the full insurance policy which contains a thirty (30) days' cancellation notice provision (ten (10) days for non-payment of premium) and additional insured and/or loss-payee status, when appropriate, for the Agency. • Binders and Cover Notes are also acceptable as interim evidence for up to 90 days from date of approval F. Endorsement Language for Insurance_Certificates 12 Fairl-isngrncI—COnir3c$j sA]rmt.Augo7 000014 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDFAVORTO MAIL 30 DAYS* Example A: WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED HEREIN BUTT FAILURE Tn nnnll ci Ir-r NQTICE SHALL IMPS= INSU CL�l FS-Ar"KITC OR RrPRE8ENTATIVE-` *The broker/agent can include a qualifier stating "10 days notice for nonpayment of premium." IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE COMPANY WAIVES THE RIGHT OF SUBROGATION AGAINST THE ABOVE ADDITIONAL INSURED (S), BUT ONLY AS RESPECTS THE JOB OR PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE Example B: CERTIFICATE ATTACHED HERETO." G. Alternative Programs/Self-Insurance- Under certain circumstances, the Agency may accept risk financing mechanisms such as Risk Retention Groups, Risk Purchasing Groups, off-shore carriers, captive insurance programs and self-insurance programs as verification of insurance coverage. These programs are subject to separate approval once the Agency has reviewed the relevant audited financial statements and made a determination that the program provides sufficient coverage to meet the Agency's requirements. The Agency has recently joined SPARTA (Service Providers & Artisans Trade Activities Program) to accommodate smaller contractors and service providers who have difficulty in meeting the Agency's Insurance requirements. The SPARTA Program offers a general liability program that provides the $1 million limit and, upon request, will also provide auto insurance with the $1 million limit (only in conjunction with the purchase of general liability insurance). SPARTA is only available during the time your company is under contract with the Agency. Insurance is provided on a per project basis and is overseen by the Municipality Insurance Services, Inc. Essex Insurance Company provides coverage and is an A++ rated company. There is a 24-hour response time and coverage is immediate. A quote may be obtained by calling 1-800-420-0555 or online at www.2sparta.com . 13 Fa,rHungCnd ContramSrv;Ag=Augo7 009015