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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA6768 - GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU - MOU MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORT COMMUNITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter, the "MOU") is entered into as of this 1st day of January, 2017, by and between the Greater Palm Springs Convention &Visitors Bureau, a California Joint Powers Authority operating under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (California Government Code §§6500 et seq.), located in the County of Riverside, State of California ("CVB"), and the City of Palm Springs, a municipal corporation located in the County of Riverside, State of California ("City"), with the CVB and the City sometimes together hereinafter referred to as the "Parties," and singularly referred to as "Party." RECITALS: WHEREAS, the CVB and Intervistas Consulting, Inc. ("Consultant') entered into that certain Service Provider Agreement By and Between the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau and Intervistas Consulting, Inc., dated January 1, 2017 ("Agreement'), an executed copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit "A,"for Consultant to provide certain consulting services related to air support enhancement from Palm Springs International Airport, including development of market research and studies of economic impacts, air service data analysis and route forecasts, and utilization of domestic and international aviation trends; and WHEREAS, the Agreement calls for the CVB to pay Consultant an amount not to exceed Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($65,000.00) for provision of such services; and WHEREAS, because the Palm Springs International Airport is located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City, the services provided by Consultant to the CVB will result in direct benefits to the City, in the form of increased tourism and corresponding increased taxes to be gained by the City; and WHEREAS, as a result, the City has agreed to reimburse CVB for up to fifty percent (50%) of all compensation paid the Consultant under the Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN AND FOR SUCH OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE RECEIPT OF WHICH IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS: ORIGINAL BID 1 AND/OR AGREEMENT TERMS 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this MOU by this reference, as though set forth at length herein. 2. Binding Effect. The Parties acknowledge and hereby agree that this MOU, standing alone, is a binding and enforceable contract which is intended to govern and define their respective rights and responsibilities regarding the agreement between the Parties as memorialized herein. 3. Term. The term of the agreement shall be for a period of one year from January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017. 4. Work Product. The City will have the right to copies of all work products provided to CVB in performance of its obligations under the Agreement. This shall include, but not limited to the data, air service studies, and recommendations. The City will also assist with developing strategies for marketing air service routes from Palm Springs International Airport. 5. Reimbursement to CVB. CVB has entered into an agreement with Consultant for consulting services related to air support enhancement from Palm Springs International Airport for Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($65,000.00). The City shall reimburse CVB fifty percent (50%) of all compensation paid by CVB to Consultant under the Agreement, up to a total amount not to exceed Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($32,500.00). The City shall reimburse CVB directly, in the amount of half of the Consultant charged amount no later than thirty (30) days following receipt of the invoice provided by CVB, based on the approved City purchase order. 6. Additional Provisions. (a) Effective Date. This MOU shall take effect on the date first written above. (b) Modifications and Amendments. Any provision of this MOU may be modified or amended only by written agreement executed by the Parties. Any such modification or amendment must be in writing, dated and signed by the Parties and must explicitly indicate that such writing modifies or amends this MOU. (c) Attorney's Fees. Each party shall be responsible for their own attorney fees. (d) Severability. Every provision of this MOU is intended to be severable. If any provision of this MOU or the application of any provision hereof to any party or circumstance is declared to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the other terms and provisions hereof or the application of the provision in question to any other party or circumstance, all of which shall continue in full force and effect. (e) Counterparts. This MOU may be signed in two or more counterparts each of which, when 2 executed and delivered, shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument, with the same force and effect as though all signatures appeared on a single document. (f) Authori . Each signatory to this MOU certifies that he or she is authorized to execute this MOU and to legally bind the Party he or she represents, and that such Party shall be fully bound by the terms hereof upon such signature without further act, approval, or authorization of such Party. (g) Notice. Any notice to be provided pursuant to this MOU shall be in writing, and all such notices shall be delivered by personal service or by deposit in the United States mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid, and addressed to the parties as follows: To the City: City of Palm Springs Attn: David Ready, City Manager 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Email: david.ready@palmsprings-ca.gov To CVB: Scott White, President & CEO Greater Palm Springs CVB 70-100 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Email: swhite@palmspringsoasis.com Notices and other documents shall be deemed delivered upon receipt by personal service or as of the second (2nd) day after deposit in the United States mail. (h) Non-Liability of Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City or CVB shall be personally liable to either Party, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by either party of any obligation of the terms of this MOU. (i) Interpretation. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this MOU. Q)Waiver. No waiver of a breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by the provisions of this MOU shall be effective unless executed in writing and signed by the party making the waiver. No waiver of any provision of this MOU shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. Failure of either party to enforce any provision of this MOU shall not constitute a waiver of the right to compel enforcement of the remaining provisions of this MOU. 3 (k) Venue. All proceedings involving disputes over the terms, provisions, covenants or conditions contained in this MOU and all proceedings involving any enforcement action related to this MOU shall be initiated and conducted in the applicable court or forum in Riverside County, California. (1) Captions and Headings. The captions and headings contained in this MOU are provided for identification purposes only and shall not be interpreted to limit or define the content of the provisions described under the respective caption or heading. (m) Governing Law. The validity of this MOU and any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the parties under this MOU, shall be construed pursuant to and in accordance with California law. (n) No Third Party Beneficiaries. The parties do not intend the benefits of this MOU to inure to any third party, nor shall any provision of this MOU be so construed. (o) Entire Agreement. This MOU supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or written, between CVB and City with respect to the subject matter of this MOU. This MOU contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this MOU, and each party to this MOU acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promisers or agreements have been made by or on behalf of any party except those covenants and agreements embodied in this MOU. NO agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this MOU shall be valid or binding. (p) Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this MOU. REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 4 Memorandum of Understanding Greater Palm Springs Convention&Visitors Bureau IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated below. "CITY" City of Palm Springs Date: 4�? �l t 17 B . 1 David H. Ready �J City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST I /! By: By: Dougl C. Holland, /p1 Kath en D. Hart, MMC, City Attorney 0D Interim City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL 1.1- - 1111l►1 Isla?GS Date: Agreement No. Corporations require two notarized signatures. One signature must be from 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. COMPANY NAME: GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION&VISITORS BUREAU Check one Individual Partnership X Joint Powers Authority Corporation Address: 70-100 Highway I I I Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 760-770-9000 By: By: � SC E, President/CEO JUDY JMSSLER, Senior VP, Administration N:\PSVA\0001 General\Docs\6009—MOU City Palm Springs Intervistas)12.13.16).docx EXHIBIT "A" SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU AND INTERVISTAS CONSULTING INC., DATED JANUARY•1, 2017 [SEE ATTACHED] SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AND INTERVISTAS CONSULTING INC. THIS SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT (hereinafter, the "Agreement") is made and entered into this 1st day of January, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau, a joint powers authority operating under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (California Government Code §§6500 et seq.), located in the County of Riverside, State of California, hereinafter referred to as the "CVB;' and InterVISTAS Consulting Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider." RECITALS WHEREAS, CVB desires to enter into an agreement for services related to air services development program support on an as-needed and as-directed basis (hereinafter, the "Services"); and WHEREAS, CVB desires to retain the services of a qualified service provider to provide the Services on an independent contractor's basis. NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN AND FOR SUCH OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE RECEIPT OF WHICH IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS: Section I RECITALS The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference, as though set forth in full herein. Section 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES, EXTRA WORK a. Service Provider shall perform Services on an as-needed and as- directed basis, as determined solely by CVB. The parties understand and agree that the Services may include multiple projects ("Projects" and singularly "Project") in order to assist the parties with tracking deadlines and compensation. Service Provider shall not perform any Services, including any portion of any Project, unless and until directed by CVB in writing and the parties I have agreed in writing to the amount of compensation paid to Service Provider for the Project(s), the completion date for the Project(s), and the scope of the Project. b. At any time during the term of this Agreement, CVB may request that Service Provider perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work' means any work which is determined by CVB to be necessary for the proper completion of the Services, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement or in addition to those Services agreed upon by both parties in writing. Service Provider shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from CVB. Section 3. COMPLETION DATE AND TERM Service Provider shall perform the Services during the term of this Agreement, which shall commence as of the Effective Date and continue until and through December 31, 2017. Service Provider understands and agrees that although the term of the Agreement extends until December 31, 2017, CVB shall only assign those Services on an as-needed and as-assigned basis, thus Service Provider may not have Projects which require Service Provider to perform Services through December 31, 2017, and Service Provider shall complete the Project(s) by the completion dates agreed to in writing by the Parties. Section 4. COMPENSATION CVB agrees to pay Service Provider for and in consideration of the faithful performance of the Services and duties set forth in this Agreement, and Service Provider agrees to accept from CVB, as and for compensation for the faithful performance of Services and duties an amount not to exceed S1xty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($65,000.00), subject to the terms of this Agreement. Service Provider shall be paid for Services rendered at the hourly wage(s) set forth in the attached Exhibit "A," incorporated herein by this reference. Service Provider covenants and agrees that Services shall not be performed by Service Provider unless and until the parties have agreed in writing to compensation for the specific Project(s), in accordance with Section 2 of this Agreement and that Service Provider shall not be compensated for said Services unless and until the parties have agreed in writing to compensation for the specific Project(s). Service Provider shall be paid the amount specified in the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt by CVB, provided that the services reflected in the invoice were performed to the reasonable satisfaction of CVB in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. 2 Section 5. METHOD Of PAYMENT Service Provider shall invoice CVB for the performance of the services under this Agreement in the amount agreed upon by the parties for the individual Projects. Service Provider shall be paid the amount specified in the invoice within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt by CVB, provided that the services reflected in the invoice were performed to the reasonable satisfaction of CVB in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. b. Service Provider shall submit invoices under this Agreement to: Judy Vossler for Scott White Greater Palm Springs CVB 70-100 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Telephone: (760) 770-9000 Email: jvossler@palmspringsoosis.com SgcHon 6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR'S STATUS Service Provider shall at all times during the term of this Agreement perform the services described in this Agreement as an independent contractor, and hereby waives any claims for any compensation or benefits afforded to CVB employees and not to independent contractors. Section 7. CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 WAIVER Service Provider expressly waives any and all rights and benefits conferred upon it by the provisions of section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor." This waiver shall be effective as a bar to any and all actions, fees, damages, losses, claims, liabilities and demands of whatsoever character, nature and kind that are known or unknown, or suspected or unsuspected, including, without limitation, claims of entitlements, benefits, overtime, or workers' compensation that are only afforded to employees and not independent contractors. Service Provider further represents and warrants that it 3 understands this waiver and that if it does not understand this waiver, it shall seek the advice of a qualified attorney before executing this Agreement. CW Initials Section S. REPRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS REGARDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR'S STATUS OF SERVICE PROVIDER a. Service Provider represents and acknowledges the following: (1) CVB is not required to provide any training or legal counsel to Service Provider or its employees in order for Service Provider to perform the services described in this Agreement. (2) Performance of the services described in this Agreement does not have to be integrated into the daily business operations of CVB. (3) The services described in this Agreement can be performed without the use of CVB equipment, materials, tools or facilities, including garbage bins, unless otherwise provided under a separate agreement. (4) Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to imply that CVB must maintain any contractual relationship with Service Provider on a continuing basis after termination of this Agreement. (5) CVB will not be requested or demanded to assume any liability for the direct payment of any salary, wage or other such compensation to any person employed by Service Provider to perform the services described in this Agreement. (6) Service Provider shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents are "employees" of CVB. b. CVB represents and acknowledges the following: (1) Service Provider is not required to comply with daily instructions from CVB staff with respect to when, where or how Service Provider must perform the services set forth in this Agreement. (2) Service Provider is solely responsible for determining who, 4 under the supervision or direction of Service Provider, will perform the services set forth in this Agreement. (3) CVB will not hire, supervise or pay any assistants working for Service Provider pursuant to this Agreement. (4) Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to imply that Service Provider must maintain any contractual relationship with CVB on a continuing basis after termination of this Agreement. (5) Service Provider is not required to devote full time to the business operations of CVB in order to perform the services set forth in this Agreement. (6) Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to preclude Service Provider from working for other persons or firms, provided that such work does not create a conflict of interest. (7) Service Provider is not required to perform the services set forth in this Agreement at CVB-owned property. (8) It is the sole responsibility of Service Provider to set the hours in which Service Provider performs or plans to perform the services set forth in this Agreement. (9) Service Provider is not required to perform the services set forth in the Agreement in any particular order or sequence. Section 9. NOT AGENT Of CVB Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed, construed or represented by CVB or Service Provider or by any third person to create the relationship of principal and agent. Service Provider shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of CVB in any capacity whatsoever as an agent, nor shall Service Provider have any authority, express or implied, to bind CVB to any obligation whatsoever. Section 10. WARRANTY Service Provider warrants that all services will be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner in accordance with the standards prevalent in the industry for such services. 5 Section 11. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK a. By executing this Agreement, Service Provider warrants that (1) it has thoroughly investigated and considered the work to be performed, (2) it has investigated the issues, regarding the scope of services to be provided, (3) it has carefully considered how the work should be performed, and (4) it fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement. b. Should Service Provider discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by CVB, it shall immediately inform CVB of such fact and shall not proceed except at Service Provider's risk until written instructions are received from the an authorized agent of CVB. Section 12. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT Service Provider represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee, or applicant ("person") for employment because of race; denial of family and medical care leave; religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); color; national origin (including language use restrictions); ancestry; physical disability or mental disability (including HIV and Aids); medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics); genetic information; military or veteran status; marital status; gender, gender identify, and gender expression; sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding); age or sexual orientation. Unless otherwise permitted under the law, Service Provider shall not refuse to hire or employ any such person or refuse to select any such person for a training program leading to employment, or bar or discharge any such person from employment or from a training program leading to employment, or otherwise discriminate against any such person in compensation or in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. Section 13. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Service Provider covenants that it does not have any interest, nor shall it acquire an interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of Service Provider's services under this Agreement. In the event CVB officially determines that Service Provider must disclose its financial interests by completing and filing a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, Service Provider shall file the subject Form 700 with CVB pursuant to the written instructions provided by CVB. 6 Section 14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS; LICENSING AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS a. Service Provider shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the services required hereunder, including any rule, regulation or bylaw governing the conduct or performance of Service Provider and/or its employees, officers, or board members. b. Service Provider represents that it has obtained and will maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement all professional and/or business licenses, certifications and/or permits necessary for performing the services described in this Agreement. Section 15. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS a. Service Provider shall procure and maintain at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement, commercial general liability insurance of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, advertising injury, death, loss or damage resulting from the wrongful or negligent acts by the Service Provider or its officers, employees, servants, volunteers and agents and independent contractors. Service Provider shall provide insurance on an occurrence, not claims-made basis. Service Provider acknowledges and agrees that, for purposes of clarification with the intention of avoiding gaps in coverage with any umbrella or excess insurance, personal and advertising injury coverage shall be triggered by an 'offense" while bodily injury and property damage coverage shall be triggered by an 'occurrence" during the policy period. b. Service Provider shall further procure and maintain at its own expense, until completion of performance and acceptance by CVB, commercial vehicle liability insurance covering personal injury and property damage, of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate, covering any vehicle utilized by Service Provider or its officers, employees, servants, volunteers and agents and independent contractors in performing the services required by this Agreement. C. Service Provider agrees to require that all parties, including but not limited to subcontractors, architects, engineers or others with whom Service Provider enters into contracts or whom Service Provider hires or retains pursuant 7 to or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement, provide the insurance coverage required herein, at minimum, and name as additional insureds the parties to this Agreement. Service Provider agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this Section. d. In the event this Agreement is terminated for any reason prior to the completion of all obligations and requirements of this Agreement, Service Provider agrees to maintain all coverages required herein until CVB provides written authorization to terminate the coverages following CVB's review and determination that all liability posed under this Agreement as to the party providing insurance has been eliminated. e. Service Provider agrees and acknowledges that if it fails to obtain all of the insurance required in this Agreement in accordance with the requirements herein, or to obtain and ensure that the coverage required herein is maintained by any subcontractors or others involved in any way with the Services, Service Provider shall be responsible for any losses, claims, suits, damages, defense obligations, or liability of any kind or nature attributable to CVB or its officers, employees, servants, volunteers, agents and independent contractors. Section 16. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE a. Service Provider shall procure and maintain at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement, workers' compensation insurance, providing coverage as required by the California State Workers' Compensation Law. b. If any class of employees employed by the Service Provider pursuant to this Agreement is not protected by the California State Workers' Compensation Law, Service Provider shall provide adequate insurance for the protection of such employees to the satisfaction of CVB. This provision shall not apply if Service Provider has no employees performing work under this Agreement. If Service Provider has no employees for the purposes of this Agreement, Service Provider shall sign and attach the Certificate of Exemption from Worker's Compensation Insurance, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit "B." Service Provider agrees to waive its statutory immunity under any worker's compensation or similar statute, as respecting CVB, and to require any and all subcontractors and any other person or entity involved with the Services to do the same. 8 Section 17. ADDITIONAL NAMED INSURED Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in any required insurance policies or any subsequent endorsements attached thereto, the protection offered by all policies, except for workers' Compensation, shall bear an endorsement whereby it is provided that CVB and its officers, employees, servants, volunteers and agents and independent contractors, including without limitation, CVB's General Counsel, are named as additional insureds. Additional insureds shall be entitled to the full benefit of all insurance policies in the some manner and to the same extent as any other insureds and there shall be no limitation to the benefits conferred upon them other than policy limits to coverages. Section 18. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION RIGHTS Service Provider shall require the carriers of all required insurance policies to waive all rights of subrogation against CVB and its officers, volunteers, employees, contractors and subcontractors. Section 19. INSURANCE DOCUMENTATION a. Service Provider shall secure from a good and responsible company or companies authorized to do insurance business in the State of California, and possessing a Best's rating of no less than A:VII, the policies of insurance required by this Agreement and furnish to CVB certificates of said insurance with original endorsements on or before the commencement of the term of this Agreement. Service Provider agrees to ensure that the most current certification of insurance is on file with the City at all times during the term of this Agreement. b. Each policy required herein must be endorsed to provide that the policy shall not be cancelled or reduced in coverage by either party (except by paid claims) unless the insurer has provided CVB with thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation or reduction in coverage. C. All insurance policies required to be provided by Service Provider or any other party must be endorsed to provide that the policies shall apply on a primary and noncontributing basis in relation to any insurance or self-insurance, primary or excess, maintained or available to CVB, and its officers, employees, servants, volunteers, agents and independent contractors. 9 Section 2 . TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION a. This Agreement may be terminated by either party immediately for cause. CVB may terminate this Agreement without cause upon ten (10) days' written notice of termination. Service Provider may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days' written notice of termination. Upon termination, Service Provider shall be entitled to compensation for services performed up to the effective date of termination; provided, however, Service Provider was duly authorized to perform the Services, pursuant to Section 2 of this Agreement. b. In the event of a termination of this Agreement under this section, Service Provider shall provide all documents, reports, data or other work product developed in performance of the Scope of Services of this Agreement to CVB, within ten (10) calendar days of such termination and without additional charge to CVB. Section 21 TIME OF THE ESSENCE Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. Section 22. INDEMNIFICATION a. Service Provider shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless CVB, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, damage, injuries, and liability, direct or indirect, (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therewith), arising out of the performance of this Agreement, except for any such claim arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of CVB, its officers, agents, employees or volunteers. b. CVB does not, and shall not; waive any rights that it may have against Service Provider under this section because of the acceptance by CVB. or the deposit with CVB, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. The hold harmless, indemnification and duty to defend provisions of this section shall apply regardless of whether or not said insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, action, damage, liability, loss, cost or expense described herein. C. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections a. and b. of this section, Service Provider shall not be responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of delay caused by strikes, lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of CVB to furnish timely information or to 10 approve or disapprove Service Provider's work promptly, or by reason of delay or faulty performance by CVB, construction contractors, or governmental agencies, or by reason of any other delays beyond Service Provider's control, or for which Service Provider is without fault. Section 23. BOOKS AND RECORDS a. Service Provider shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services, or expenditures and disbursements charged to CVB for a minimum period of three years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Service Provider pursuant to this Agreement. b. Service Provider shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrate performance under this Agreement for a minimum of three years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of termination or completion of this Agreement. C. Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by CVB's President and CEO, its General Counsel, its auditor or a designated representative of these officers. Copies of such documents shall be provided to CVB for inspection at CVB's main office, when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be available at Service Provider's address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement. d. Where CVB has reason to believe that such records or documents may be lost or discarded due to dissolution, disbandment or termination of Service Provider's business, CVB may, by written request of any of the above- named officers, require that custody of the records be given to CVB and that the records and documents be maintained at CVB's main office. Access to such records and documents shall be granted to any party authorized by Service Provider, Service Provider's representatives, or Service Provider's successor-in-interest. Section 24. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All plans, studies, documents and other writings prepared by and for Service Provider, its officers, employees and agents and subcontractors in the course of implementing this Agreement, except working notes and internal documents, shall become the property of CVB upon payment to Service I Provider for such work, and CVB shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Service Provider or to any other party. Service Provider shall, at their expense, provide such reports, plans, studies, documents and other writings to CVB upon written request. Section 25. CONFIDENTIALITY a. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, photographs, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other documents and data either created by or provided to Service Provider in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Service Provider. Such materials shall not, without prior written consent of CVB, be used by Service Provider for any purposes other than the performance of the services under this Agreement, nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the services under this Agreement. Nothing furnished to Service Provider which is otherwise known to Service Provider or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. b. Service Provider shall not use CVB's insignia or photographs relating to the project for which Service Provider's services are rendered, or any publicity pertaining to the Service Provider's services under this Agreement in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of CVB. Section 26. MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. Section 27. BACKGROUND CHECKS At any time during the term of this Agreement, CVB reserves the right to make an independent investigation into the background of Service Provider's personnel who perform work required in the Scope of Services, including but not limited to their references, character, address history, post employment, education, social security number validation, and criminal or police records, for the purpose of confirming that such personnel are lawfully employed, qualified to provide the subject service or pose a risk to the safety of persons or property in and around the vicinity of where the Services will be rendered or at CVB. If CVB makes a reasonable determination that any of Service Provider's prospective or then current personnel is deemed objectionable, then CVB may notify Service Provider of the same. Service Provider shall not use that personnel 12 to perform work required in the Scope of Services, and if necessary, shall replace him or her with another suitable worker. Section 28. ENTIRE AGREEMENT a. This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or written, between CVB and Service Provider with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. b. This Agreement contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements have been made by or on behalf of any party except those covenants and agreements embodied in this Agreement. C. No agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding. Section 29. AMBIGUITIES This Agreement is in all respects intended by each party hereto to be deemed and construed to have been jointly prepared by the parties and the parties hereby expressly agree that any uncertainty or ambiguity existing herein shall not be interpreted against either of them. Except as expressly limited by this paragraph, all of the applicable rules of interpretation of contract shall govern the interpretation of any uncertainty or ambiguity of this Agreement. Section 30. NOTICES a. Any notice to be provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, and all such notices shall be delivered by personal service or by deposit in the United States mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid, and addressed to the parties as follows: To CVB: Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Attention: Scoff White 70-100 Highway I I I Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Telephone: (760) 770-9000 Email: swhite@palmspringsoasis.com 13 To Service Provider: InterVISTAS Consulting Inc. Attention: Chris Warren 1150 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 601 Washington DC 20036 Telephone: (949) 558-1098 Email: Chris.Warren@lnterVISTAS.com b. Notices, payments and other documents shall be deemed delivered upon receipt by personal service or as of the second (2nd) day after deposit in the United States mail. Section 31. NON-LIABILITY OF CVB OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES No officer or employee of CVB shall be personally liable to Service Provider, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by CVB or for any amount which may become due to Service Provider or to its successor, or for any breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement. Section 32. REVIEW BY ATTORNEYS Each party hereto has had its attorneys review this Agreement and all related documents. Each party hereto has consulted with its attorneys and has negotiated the terms of this Agreement based on such consultation. Section 33. WAIVER a. No waiver shall be binding, unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver. b. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the some provision. C. Failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of the right to compel enforcement of the remaining provisions of this Agreement. Section 34. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING a. The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Service Provider, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for CVB to enter into this Agreement. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations 14 of the Service Provider under this Agreement will be permitted only with the written consent of CVB. b. Service Provider shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement without the written consent of CVB. If CVB consents to such subcontract, Service Provider shall be fully responsible to CVB for all acts or omissions of the subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between CVB and subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of CVB to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as required by law. Section 35. CARE OF WORK The performance of services by Service Provider shall not relieve Service Provider from any obligation to correct any incomplete, inaccurate or defective work at no further cost to CVB, when such inaccuracies are due to the negligence of Service Provider. Se fion 36 CAPTIONS AND HEADINGS The captions and headings contained in this Agreement are provided for identification purposes only and shall not be interpreted to limit or define the content of the provisions described under the respective caption or heading. Section 37. SUCCESSORS, HEIRS AND ASSIGNS Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon the successors, endorsees, assigns, heirs, and personal representatives of each of the parties to this Agreement and, likewise, shall inure to the benefit of the successors, endorsees, assigns, heirs, and personal representatives of each of the parties. Section 38. SEVERABILITY If any one or more of the sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained herein is declared invalid, void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the some shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall not affect, impair or invalidate any of the remaining sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained herein. Section 39. GOVERNING LAW The validity of this Agreement and any of its terms or provisions, as well as 15 the rights and duties of the parties under this Agreement, shall be construed pursuant to and in accordance with California law. Section 40. DEFAULT a. Failure or delay by any party to this Agreement to perform any material term or provision of this Agreement shall constitute a default under this Agreement; provided however, that if the party who is otherwise claimed to be in default by the other party commences to cure, correct or remedy the alleged default within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of written notice specifying such default and shall diligently complete such cure, correction or remedy, such party shall not be deemed to be in default hereunder. b. The party which may claim that a default has occurred shall give written notice of default to the party in default, specifying the alleged default. Delay in giving such notice shall not constitute a waiver of any default nor shall it change the time of default; provided, however, the injured party shall have no right to exercise any remedy for a default hereunder without delivering the written default notice, as specified herein. C. Any failure or delay by a party in asserting any of its rights or remedies as to any default shall not operate as a waiver of any default or of any rights or remedies associated with a default. d. In the event that a default of any party to this Agreement may remain uncured for more than fifteen (15) calendar days following written notice, as provided above, a "breach" shall be deemed to have occurred. In the event of a breach, the injured party shall be entitled to seek any appropriate remedy or damages by initiating legal proceedings. Section 41. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES 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 some default of any other default by the other party. Section 42. VENUE All proceedings involving disputes over the terms, provisions, covenants or conditions contained in this Agreement and all proceedings involving any 16 enforcement action related to this Agreement shall be initiated and conducted in the applicable court or forum in Riverside County, California. Section 43. LITIGATION EXPENSES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES In the event any action, suite or proceeding is brought for the enforcement of, or the declaration of any right or obligation pursuant to this Agreement or as a result of any alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such suit or proceeding shall be entitled to recover its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees, from the losing party, and any judgment or decree rendered in such a proceeding shall include an award thereof. Sectlon 44. EFFECTIVENESS OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall not be binding upon CVB, until signed by the authorized representative(s) of Service Provider, and approved as to form by CVB's General Counsel, and executed by CVB's President and CEO or his or her designee. Sgction 45, NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES The parties do not intend the benefits of this Agreement to inure to any third party, nor shall any provision of this Agreement be so construed. Section 46. LABOR LAWS a. All work or services performed within the State of California pursuant to this Agreement by Service Provider, Service Provider's employees and independent contractors, or contractor's subcontractors and its subcontractors' employees and independent contractors shall be performed by individuals lawfully permitted to perform such work or services in the State of California and/or the United States of America pursuant to all applicable State and/or Federal labor laws, rules and regulations including, but not limited to, any State or Federal law, rule or regulation prohibiting the employment of undocumented workers or any other person not lawfully permitted to perform said work or services in the State of California or the United States of America. b. Documentation must be promptly submitted to CVB at any time, at the request of CVB, for the purpose of determining whether or not the work or services provided pursuant to this contract are being provided in compliance with this section. 17 Section 47. REPRESENTATIONS OF PARTIES AND PERSONS EXECUTING AGREEMENT a. Each of the parties to this Agreement hereby represents that all necessary and appropriate actions of their governing bodies have been taken to make this Agreement a binding obligation of each of the parties hereto. b. The persons executing this Agreement warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of and bind the parties each purports to represent. Section 48. COUNTERPARTS This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different signatories hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the some instrument, with the some effect as if all signatories hereto had signed the some signature page. Any signature page of this Agreement may be detached from any counterpart of this Agreement Without impairing the legal effect of any signatures thereon and may be attached to another counterpart of this Agreement identical in form hereto but having attached to it one or more additional signature pages. All electronic signatures shall be deemed to be one and the same as original signatures. [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANKI is i IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above. GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION INTERVISTAS CONSULTING, INC. 3 VISITO BUREAU //)7.,.��qA II ' W\I�iM• ��- Scott W to Chris Warren -PraMdeni and CEO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1111j6 t is vn�s Sign Print CVB BOARD RECTORS i�►,�'L c.,J . 1 Sign Print j ATTEST: Ju Vossler Senior Vice President Administratlon APPROVED AS TO FORM: for Steven B.QuIntanilla, General Counsel N:\PSVA\OMi Genmd\D=\6=•InIeMSTAS ConsWkv rie I12.14.IdIA= 19 EXHIBIT "A" HOURLY WAGES The following sets forth the parties' understanding regarding the hourly wages for InterVistas' personnel which may perform the Services, as described in the Agreement. Chris Warren / Project Manager $235 Other Senior Vice President / Vice President $225 Director/ Senior Director $205 Staff Consultant/Senior Analyst $175 Other analyst/ graphics support $160 20 EXHIBIT"B" CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE I certify that, in the performance of the work to be performed by INTERVISTAS CONSULTING, INC. for the Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority, commonly known as the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California, and agree that if I should become subject to the workers' compensation provisions of the California Labor Code, I shall forthwith comply with those provisions. Date: January 5 2017 Chris Warren I MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORT COMMUNITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter, the "MOU") is entered into as of this 7th day of October, 2015, by and between the Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority, commonly known as the "Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau," a California Joint Powers Authority operating under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (California Government Code §§6500 et seq.), located in the County of Riverside, State of California ("CVB"), and the City of Palm Springs, a municipal corporation located in the County of Riverside, State of California ("City"), with the CVB and the City sometimes together hereinafter referred to as the "Parties," and singularly referred to as "Party." RECITALS: WHEREAS, the CVB and InterVISTAS Consulting, Inc. ("Consultant") entered into that certain Service Provider Agreement By and Between the Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority and InterVISTAS Consulting, Inc., dated July 1, 2015 ("Agreement"), an executed copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit 'A" for Consultant to provide certain consulting services related to air support enhancement from Palm Springs International Airport, including development of market research and studies of economic impacts, air service data analysis and route forecasts, and utilization of domestic and international aviation trends; and WHEREAS, the Agreement calls for the CVB to pay Consultant an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($100,000.00) for provision of such services; and WHEREAS, because the Palm Springs International Airport is located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City, the services provided by Consultant to the CVB will result in direct benefits to the City, in the form of increased tourism and corresponding increased taxes to be gained by the City; and WHEREAS, as a result, the City will reimburse the CVB for up to fifty percent (50%) of all compensation paid the Consultant under the Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN AND FOR SUCH OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE RECEIPT OF WHICH IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS: TERMS 1 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this MOU by this reference, as though set forth at length herein. 2. Binding Effect. The Parties acknowledge and hereby agree that this MOU, standing alone, is a binding and enforceable contract which is intended to govern and define their respective rights and responsibilities regarding the agreement between the Parties as memorialized herein. 3. Term. The term of the agreement shall be for a period of one year from October 7, 2015, through September 30, 2016. 4. Work Product. The City will have the right to copies of all work products provided, as described in the complete scope of services with InterVISTAS. This shall include, but not limited to the data, air service studies, and recommendations. The City will also assist with developing strategies for marketing air service routes from Palm Springs International Airport. 5. Reimbursement to CVB. The CVB has entered into an agreement with InterVISTAS for consulting services related to air support enhancement from Palm Springs International Airport for One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). The City shall reimburse the CVB fifty percent (50%) of all compensation paid by the CVB to Consultant under the Agreement, up to a total amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The City shall reimburse the CVB directly, in the amount of half of the Inter Vistas charged amount no later than thirty (30) days following receipt of the invoice provided by the CVB, based on the approved City purchase order. 6. Additional Provisions. (a) Effective Date. This MOU shall take effect on the date first written above. (b) Modifications and Amendments. Any provision of this MOU may be modified or amended only by written agreement executed by the Parties. (c) Attorney's Fees. Each party will be responsible for their own attorney fees. (d) Severability. Every provision of this MOU is intended to be severable. If any provision of this MOU or the application of any provision hereof to any party or circumstance is declared to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the other terms and provisions hereof or the application of the provision in question to any other party or circumstance, all of which shall continue in full force and effect. (e) Counterparts. This MOU may be signed in two or more counterparts each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument, with the same force and effect as though all signatures appeared on a single document. 2 (f)Authority. Each signatory to this MOU certifies that he or she is authorized to execute this MOU and to legally bind the Party he or she represents, and that such Party shall be fully bound by the terms hereof upon such signature without further act, approval, or authorization of such Party. (g) Notice. Any notice to be provided pursuant to this MOU shall be in writing, and all such notices shall be delivered by personal service or by deposit in the United States mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid, and addressed to the parties as follows: To the City: City of Palm Springs Attn: David Ready, City Manager 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Telephone: 760-323-8299 Email: david.ready@palmsprings-ca.gov To the CVB: Scott White, President & CEO Greater Palm Springs CVB 70-100 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Telephone: 760.770.9000 Email: swhite@palmspringsoasis.com Notices and other documents shall be deemed delivered upon receipt by personal service or as of the second (2nd) day after deposit in the United States mail. (h) Non-Liability of Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City or CVB shall be personally liable to either Party, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by either party of any obligation of the terms of this MOU. (i) Interpretation. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this MOU. 0) Waiver. No waiver of a breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by the provisions of this MOU shall be effective unless executed in writing and signed by the party making the waiver. No waiver of any provision of this MOU shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. Failure of either party to enforce any provision of this MOU shall not constitute a waiver of the right to compel enforcement of the remaining provisions of this MOU. 3 (k) Venue. All proceedings involving disputes over the terms, provisions, covenants or conditions contained in this MOU and all proceedings involving any enforcement action related to this MOU shall be initiated and conducted in the applicable court or forum in Riverside County, California. (1) Captions and Headings. The captions and headings contained in this MOU are provided for identification purposes only and shall not be interpreted to limit or define the content of the provisions described under the respective caption or heading. (m) Governing Law. The validity of this MOU and any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the parties under this MOU, shall be construed pursuant to and in accordance with California law. REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above. PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORT COMMUNITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY aka Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Scott white President and CEO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sign Print CVB BOARD OF DIRECTORS �tM Cc a +S Sign Print ATTEST: Ju Vossler S nior Vice President Administration C PROVED AS TO FORM: 4 Steven B. Quintanill , neral Counsel 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated below. "CITY" City o Palm Spring - Date: l7 2� B : U>► n /-David H. Ready, Esq. Ph.D. f 1.B'1 City Manager 111 APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST ,rPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL lo �•�h �U D.b1�,_ By: By5 DouglA C. Holland es Thompson City Attorney City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: Date: Agreement No. Corporations require two notarized signatures. One signature must be from 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. COMPANY NAME: (CVB Signature Page Attached) Check one_Individual Partnership_Corporation Address By By Signature(Notarized) Signature(Notarized) 6