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05245 - MUNIFINANCIAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR PROPOSED CDF 2005-01
�, W;��I� DOCUMENT TRACKING page: l Report: One Document Detail February 12, 2009 Condition: Document Number a5245, Do_eum__ent# Description Approval Date Ea iration Date Closed Date A5245 loon of residential areas to CFD 2005-01 03/10/2006 03/091 007 ' Company Name: uniFinanal) Address: 27368 Via Industria Suite 1 , , Temecula, CA 92590 Group: CITY MAN EG R Contract Amt. Total Paid Balance Service: In File $24,000.00 $24,000.00 xRef: CITY MANAGER Ins.Status: A policy has Expired I Document Tracking'Items: Due Completed Tracking Amount Amount Code 1tem Description Date bate Date Added Paid under$25k-CM may auth $24,000.00 to Troy to take to CM for sig per MH _ 03/09/2006 in file 03/14/2006 kdh note to Troy-COMPLETED? OK TO CLOSE? 1 0/0 312 0 0 7 kdh Per Troy- Keep Open 0211 3/2 00 8 kdh sent note to Tom W OK TO CLOSE 0211 2/2 00 9 END OF REPORT wwwwww I RECEIVED FEB 13 ��5B MuniFinancial CFD 2005-01 Agreement A5245 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Under$25,000 CM auth CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (herein "Agreement"), is made and entered into this 15� day of February, 2006, by and between the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, a municipal corporation, (herein "City")and MunlFinancial (herein "Contractor'). The term Contractor includes professionals performing in a consulting capacity. The parties hereto agree as follows: 1.0 SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR 1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Contractor shall provide those services specified in the "Scope of Services" attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, which services may be referred to herein as the "services" or "work" hereunder. As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is a provider of professional services and Contractor is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein and, in light of such status and experience, Contractor covenants that it shall follow highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be of good quality, fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase "highest professional standards" shall mean those standards of practice ordinarily practiced by professionals in Contractor's profession. 1.2 Contractor's Proposal. The Scope of Service shall include the Contractor's proposal or bid which shall be incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such proposal and this Agreement, the teams of this Agreement shall govern. 1.3 Compliance with Law. All services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental agency having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is rendered. 1.4 Licenses, Permits Fees and Assessments. Contractor 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. Contractor shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Contractor's performance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City against any such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City hereunder. 1.5 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Contract, Contractor warrants that Contractor(a)has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; (b) has carefully considered how the services should be performed; and (c)fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, Contractor warrants that Contractor has,orwill, investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of services hereunder. Should the Contractor discover any latent or unknown conditions,which will materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Contractor shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Contractor's risk until written instructions are received from the Contract Officer. 1.6 Care of Work. The Contractor shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, 00(;,i'a96",,, a fi D JnAGt` FEv1jE TI and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City's own negligence. 1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties. Both parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective obligations underthis Agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified, neither party shall be responsible for the service of the other. 1.8 Additional Services. City shall have the right at anytime during the performance of the services,without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Contractor, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Contractor. Any increase in compensation of up to five percent (5%) of the Contract Sum or $.25,000;whichever is less, or in the time to perform of up to one hundred eighty(180)days may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Contractor that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services or reasonably contemplated therein. Contractor hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Contractor anticipates and that Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefore. 1.9 Special Requirements. Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof are set forth in the Special Requirements attached hereto as Exhibit Band incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit B and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions in Exhibit B shall govern. 2.0 COMPENSATION 2.1 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, the Contractor shall be compensated in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by this reference, but not exceeding the maximum contract amount of Twenty Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000.00) (herein Contract Sum), except as provided in Section 1.8. The method of compensation may include (i) a lump sum payment upon completion, (ii) payment in accordance with the percentage of completion of the services, (iii) payment for time and materials based upon the Contractor's rates as specified in the Schedule of Compensation, but not exceeding the Contract Sum or(iv)such other methods as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation. Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, telephone expense, transportation expense approved by the Contract Officer in advance, and no other expenses and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the attendance of Contractor at all project meetings as set forth in Exhibit C; Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings. Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 2 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1,2006 2.2 Method of Payment. Provided that Contractor is not in default under the terms of this Agreement, in any month in which Contractor wishes to receive payment, no later than the tenth (10`") day of such month, Contractor shall submit to the City in the form approved by the City's (Director of Finance, an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. City shall pay Contractor for all expenses stated thereon which are approved by City pursuant to this Agreement no later than the last working day of the month. 3.0 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 3.2 Schedule of Performance. Contractor shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s)established in the"Schedule of Performance"attached hereto as Exhibit"D", if any, and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Contractor, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer but not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days cumulatively. 3.3 Force Maieure. The time period(s)specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Contractor shall within ten(10)days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Contractor be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Contractor's sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section. 3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 7.8 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services, but not exceeding one(1)yearfrom the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit"D"). 4.0 COORDINATION OF WORK 4.1 Representative of Contractor. The following principal of Contractor is hereby designated as being the principal and representative of Contractor authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith: Marshall Eyerman, Principal Consultant It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing principal were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principal shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Contractor and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing principal may not be replaced nor may their Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 3 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February I,2006 responsibilities be substantially reduced by Contractor without the express written approval of City. 4.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be such person as may be designated by the City Manager of City. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Contractor shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement. 4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Contractor, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Contractor shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise,without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent(25%)of the present ownership and/or control of Contractor, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Contractor or any surety of Contractor of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City. The City's policy is to encourage the awarding of subcontracts to persons or entities with offices located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Palm Springs and, if none are available, to persons or entities with offices located in the Coachella Valley ("Local Subcontractors"). Contractor hereby agrees to use good faith efforts to award subcontracts to Local Subcontractors, if Local Subcontractors are qualified to perform the work required. In requesting for the City to consent to a subcontract with a person or entity that is not a Local Subcontractor, the Contractor shall submit evidence to the City that such good faith efforts have been made or that no Local Subcontractors are qualified to perform the work. Said good faith efforts may be evidenced by placing advertisements inviting proposals or by sending requests for proposals to selected Local Subcontractors. The City may consider Contractor's efforts in determining whether it will consent to a particular subcontractor. Contractor shall keep evidence of such good faith efforts and copies of all contracts and subcontracts hereunder for the period specified in Section 6.2. 4.4 Independent Contractor. Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Contractor, its agents or employees, perform the: services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. City shall have no voice in the seGection, discharge, supervision or control of Contractor's employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing their number, compensation or hours of service. Contractor shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Contractor shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to lye a partner of Contractor in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Contractor. Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 4 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1,2006 5.0 INSURANCE, INDEMNIFICATION AND BONDS 5.1 Insurance, The Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense,in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance: (a) Commercial General Liability Insurance. A policy of commercial general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of at least $1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage including coverages for contractual liability, personal injury, independent contractors, broad form property damage, products and completed operations. The Commercial General Liability Policy shall name the City of Palm Springs as additional insured in accordance with standard ISO additional insured endorsement form CG2010 (1185) or equivalent language. (b) Worker's Compensation Insurance. A policy of worker's compensation insurance in an amount which fully complies with the statutory requirements of the State of California and which includes $1,000,000 employer's liability. (c) Business Automobile Insurance. A policy of business automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis with a single limit liability in the amount of $1,000,000 bodily and property damage. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non- owned, leased and hired cars. (d) Additional Insurance. Additional limits and coverages, which may include professional liability insurance, will be specified in Exhibit"B". All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance and issued by companies whose rating satisfies the requirements in Section 5.4 of this agreement. The insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the City, its officers, employees and agents, and their respective insurers. In the event any of said policies of insurance are canceled, the Contractor shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer. No work or services under this Agreement shall commence until the Contractor has provided the City with Certificates of Insurance, endorsements or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance, endorsements, or binders are approved by the City. The contractor agrees that the provisions of this Section 5A shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the Contractor may be held responsible forthe payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from the Contractor's activities or the activities of any person or person for which the Contractor is otherwise responsible. In the event the Contractor subcontracts any portion of the work in compliance with Section 4.3 of this Agreement the contract between the Contractor and such subcontractor shall require the subcontractor to maintain the same polices of insurance that the Contractor is required to maintain pursuant to this Section. 5.2 Indemnification. Contractor agrees to indemnify the City, its officers, agents and employees against, and will hold and save them, and each of them, harmless from any and all actions, suits, claims, damages, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities (herein "claims or liabilities") resulting from injuries to persons or damages to property that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities of Contractor, its agents, employees, Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 5 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1,2006 subcontractors, or invitees, provided for herein, or arising from the negligent acts or omissions of Contractor hereunder, or arising from Contractor's negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, whether or not there is concurrent passive or active negligence on the part of the City, its officers, agents or employees but excluding such claims or liabilities arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, agents or employees, who are directly responsible to the City, and in connection therewith: (a) Contractor will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm, or entity to the extent caused by the negligent activities of Contractor its agents or employees hereunder, excepting only liabilities due to the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, its agents or employees; (b) Contractorwill promptly pay anyjudgment rendered against the City, its officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of Contractor hereunder; and Contractor agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless there from; (c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees are made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Contractorfor such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work, operation or activities of Contractor hereunder, Contractor agrees to pay to the City, its officers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys' fees. 5.3 Sufficiency of Insurer or Surety. Insurance or bonds required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated "A" or better in the most recent edition of Best's Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, unless such requirements are waived by the City Manager or designee of the City Manager due to unique circumstances. In the event the City Manager determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement create an increased or decreased risk of loss to the City, the Contractor agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies and the performance bond required by this Section 5 may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the City Manager or designee; provided that the Contractor shall have the right to appeal a determination of increased coverage by the City Manager to the City Council of City within ten (10)days of receipt of notice from the City Manager. 6.0 REPORTS AND RECORDS 6.1 Reports. Contractor 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. Contractor hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Contractor agrees that if Contractor becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that mayor will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein or, if Contractor is providing design services,the cost of the project being designed, Contractor shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Contractor is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed. Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 6 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1,2006 6.2 Records. Contractor shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such books and records as shall be necessary to 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 times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three(3)years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required 6.3 Ownershin of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents and other materials prepared by Contractor, its employees, subcontractors and agents, solely in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement. Contractor shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership of the documents and materials hereunder. Any use of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Contractorwill be at the City's sole risk and without liability to Contractor, and the City shall indemnify the Contractor for all damages resulting therefrom. Contractor may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Contractor shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Contractor fails to secure such assignment, Contractor shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom. 6A Release of Documents. The drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents and other materials prepared by Contractor in the performance of services under this Agreement shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer. 7.0 ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT 7.1 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. Contractor covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. 7.2 Disputes. In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement,the injured party shall notify the injuring party, in writing, of its contentions by submitting a claim therefor. The injured party shall continue performing its obligations hereunder so long as the injuring party commences to cure such default within ten (10) days of service of such notice and completes the cure of such default within forty-five (45) days after service of the notice, or such longer period as may be permitted by the injured party; provided that if the default is an immediate danger to the health, safety and general welfare, such immediate action may be necessary. Compliance with the provisions of this Section shall be a condition precedent to termination of this Agreement for cause and to any legal action, and such compliance shall not be a waiver of any party's right to take legal action in the event that the dispute is not cured, provided that nothing herein shall limit City's or the Contractor's right to terminate this Agreement without cause pursuant to Section 7.8. 7.3 Retention of Funds. Contractor hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Contractor (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and(ii)all amounts forwhich City may be liable Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 7 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1,2006 to third parties, by reason of Contractor's acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Contractor's obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by Contractor, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of the Contractor to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein. 7.4 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non- defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. A party's consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party's consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party's consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any defaultt must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement. 7.5 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. 7.6 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 declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. 7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration Of Term. This Section shall govern any termination of this Agreement except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at anytime, with or without cause, upon ten (10) days written notice to Contractor, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Contractor, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition,the Contractor reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at anytime,with or without cause, upon thirty(30)days written notice to City, except that where termination is due to the fault of the City, the period of notice may be such shorter time as the Contractor may determine. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Contractor shall immediately cease all services hereunder except as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Except where the Contractor has initiated termination,the Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the event the Contractor has initiated termination, the Contractor shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder. In the event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the terminating party need not provide the non-terminating parry with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2. 7.8 Termination for Default of Contractor. If termination is due to the failure of the Contractor to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Contractor shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated(provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 8 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1,2006 stated. 7.9 Attorneys' Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, Whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees. Attorney's fees shall include attorney's fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney's fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment. 8.0 CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION 8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Contractor, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Contractor or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement. 8.2 Conflict of Interest. No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which effects his financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The Contractor warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement. 8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination. Contractor covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry in the performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry. 9.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 9.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, document, 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 prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer, CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, P.O. Box 2743, Palm Springs, California 92263. In the case of the Contractor, it should be addressed to the person at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two(72)hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section. 9.2 Interoretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any,other rule of construction which might otherwise apply. 9.3 Integration: Amendment. It is understood that there are no oral agreements Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 9 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1,2006 between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing. 9.4 Severability. 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 a 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 are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless. 9.5 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that(i)such party is duly organized and existing,(ii)they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii)by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and(iv)the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. [SIGNATURE BLOCK ON NEXT PAGE] Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 10 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1,2006 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above _ CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ATTE T: a municipal corporation i y Clerk City Manager l°PPRO" TO FORM: ( 1 A6'{'IiOVCD 9Y CITY MANAGER BY: Cit Aftof rn aqC CCINTRACTTI R: Check one:—Individual_PartnershipX Corporation —�� Signat a(notari ed Signature(notarized) Name; Frank G. Tripepi Name: Roy L. Gill Title: President & CEO Title: Secretary (This Agreement must be signed in the above space by This Agreement must be signed in the above space by one of the following:Chairman of the Board, President or one of the following; Secretary,Chief Financial Officer or any Vice President) any Assistant Treasurer) State of CA u fate of CA ❑ ,Q �/ County ofR it varg i ri a Oss C my of•-e �,./�LL ''ss�sel✓�'' &lde( — O �VJY'G421°f ,?(7 ?0cA; bGe�jore me, On i1� 2flil re rrrr�� �-rle4le— doii L^ ar @Of! frF"l(G+i!C, person a peared !�O r personally appeared i C , lei, personall known to me of personally known to me {.or—prened--te—m---err- '€I� G Sa is of calisfaete ce)to be the persons)whose n e(s)is/are- satisfasteq-evi laKe)to be the persons)whose name(e)Were- subscribed t e within instrument and acknowled d to me that subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/s emy a cuted the same in his it authorized he/shelthey executed the same in his/herdlhefr authorized- capacity0es), a that by his/14941hetr sig ture(e)-on the capacity(ies), and that by his/herAheir signature(a)—on the instrument the per n(s);or the entity upon ehatf of which the instrument the persen(s),or the entity upon behalf of which the person(4acted,axe ted the instrument. person(s}acled,executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand d official seal. WITNESS my hand a fficiat seat. i NotarySignatucp,; Notary Signature: '` Notary Seajjl: Notary Seal: ARLENE ROMANELLI Commission it 1389859 5 ARLENE RONA_ C 38 Notary Public Callforrn❑ > J Commission- Los Angeles Countyd Notary PubllcS My Comm. Expires Jon 10, 2007 Los Angeles� ` My Comm. Ex Tres S�t ✓�11-i?e'ifEl� Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 11 Community Facilities Disirict Annexation Services February 1,2006 CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT lIc State of California so. )� fC' County of Q ' ' Q1 t� r, On 'aa a0 , efore me, �L d o, 'o � tC_0,, _ O U, L;r Cela Nema entl Tula of Olflcer(e g,"Jana Ooe,Notary Pubh"f :1 � 2 personally appeared t, � Namels)of slgnarta) E-]-T55rsonally known to men ❑ proved to me on the basis of satisfactoryI evidence w' �.t.,�..a.�r.r..� to be the person( whose name(' is (a ■ C THALEEN D.STEELE subscribed to the within instrument and ?/l 1&MVCoram.BplresApf Commissbn S 1463234 acknowledged Yo me that he%SheLthe3c enecutetlNotaryPutN�-Californiaf the same in his/He<th*_ authorizedOrange County capacny(i&4, and that by his/her[their 1 13,2008 ssignature(53 on the instrument the personts�„ or tgi (o the entity upon behalf of which the person(s)t,, )j S6 acted, executed the instrument. j WITNESS my hand and official seal. j 0 i;! Signature e 61 NOlary Fri Ili sl� IC )1 —— OPTIONAL Though the information below is not required by law,1t may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent t(i fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document. op 4i ;y Description of Attached Docatme t : I Title or Type of Document Document Date: No C (..l Number of Pages: S,gner(s) Other Than Named Above: Capacity(ies) Claimed by Signer :rj 4; Signer's Name Top of thumb here (71 ❑ Individual P f�r ❑ Corporate Officer — Title(s): �! ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General 11 [Ih, ❑ Attorney-in-Fact ,11 ❑ Trustee ski r, El Guardian or Conservator !c)j cA El Other,rJ i11 b Signer Is Representing: M5, S.rG...,, .- ✓:''✓,r,F;r c d,.a:tU<. ✓�✓�_!o _a ��6%. ., �, .>,:3 aJ if Nallonal Notary Association-9350 Do Bolo Ave,PO Box2492•Chalswort,CA91313-2402•wwwnationalnolaryorg Prod No 5907Reorder Call Toll free 1-000876 8027 u.. ��_�,,,�,, �._ � -; .,,�. _. _ 7AY ��#""Yt"+M"`M"�"M" EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES -s District (CFD)Annexation Services Contractor will work closely with City staff and its other consultants and advisors in the annexation of specified residential tracts into Community Facilities District 2005-1 which was formed by the City Council in 2005 to help fund public safety services. Contractor's Responsibilities For each annexation, Contractor will: A. Research and collect relevant information, such as the tax parcel maps and information, land use and development plan, improvements to be constructed, cost estimates and phasing. B. Prepare a Boundary Map of the proposed annexation that meets the requirements of the Community Facilities Act. C. Prepare and mail ballots to conform to all current legislation. A toll-free telephone number may be provided for property owners to call with questions. D. Coordinate with the City Clerk or other City staff in order for the City to tally all ballots. E. Prepare draft resolutions as necessary and, if requested, assist in the preparation of staff reports. The City acknowledges that all resolutions are intended to be reviewed by the City Attorney for form and content. Additional Responsibilities of Contractor 1. Attend Meetings Contractor shall attend up to two (2) meetings with the City and the consultant team as directed by the City engineer or project coordinator. Additionally, we will attend the Council meetings for the adoption of the resolution of intention and the public hearing. 2. Coordinate with City and Consultant Team Contractor shall coordinate with the City and other members of the City's consultant team during the formation of the district. Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 12 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1, 2006 Client Responsibilities Contractor will rely on being able to obtain the following information from the City or the developer: • Proposed project development information. • Estimated costs of maintaining the facilities to be included in the CFD. • Property owner information on an as-needed basis. Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 13 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1,2006 CONTRACTORS QUALIFICATIONS MuniFinancial is one of the largest public-sector financial consulting firms in the United States with corporate headquarters in California and regional offices throughout the country. Since 1987 we have helped over 600 public agencies and nonprofit organizations successfully address a broad range of financial challenges. MuniFinancial assists local agencies with arbitrage rebate, investment consulting, municipal disclosure, and special district administration. The firm currentGy has a staff of 70 dedicated professionals with the range of expertise necessary to provide high-quality service to all our clients. Key Staff Assigned Contractor proposes to assign the following key staff in the performance of this project: ©: Marshall Eyerman has been with MuniFinancial since May 1997. Mr. Eyerman came to MuniFinancial with experience performing financial analysis and providing investment advice as a Licensed Registered Representative. His very first duties at the firm were focused on local improvement districts. He worked within the District Administration Services group. He then worked within the Federal Compliance Group, focusing on the development of continuing disclosure practices, before moving to the Financial Consulting Services Group. Mr. Eyerman holds a Masters in Business Administration from California State University, San Marcos. Mr. Eyerman has in-depth experience with continuing disclosure practices, having led this project area for MuniFinancial for many years. Marshall is involved in various organizations, such as the California Society of Municipal Finance Officer, National Association of Bond Lawyers and National Federation of Municipal Analysts, and routinely offers educational sessions detailing aspects of the analysis process to clients and internal staff. Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 14 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1, 2006 EXHIBIT "B" SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Section 5.2(a) is hereby modified to read as follows: (a) Contractor will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm, or entity to the extent caused by the negligent activities of Contractor its agents or employees hereunder, excepting only liabilities due to the active negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, its agents or employees; 2. Except as expressly provided herein, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 15 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1,2006 EXHIBIT "C" SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION Contractor agrees to perform all phases of project described herein for a fixed not-to- exceed price of$2,500 for every three (3) tracts annexed into the district. This price includes all direct expenses required to complete the project. There are currently 11 tracts that are subject to annexation into the Community Facilities District (CFD) for Public Safety Services. In no event should Contractor's billings exceed Twenty Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000) (hereinafter"Contract Sum") without prior written authorization by the City. LW, cutional service information Contractor agrees to remain available to attend additional meetings and provide additional consulting services beyond the scope of the tasks listed here, as requested by the City. Such services may include: • Changes in project scope ■ Any other services not specified in this scope It is understood that if City requires services outside of the agreed upon scope of services, Contractor will invoice City at an hourly rate as set forth in Contractor's Schedule of Rates. Invoicing will occur on a monthly basis, as work is completed. 2006 Schedule of (Rates Division Manager $180 Principal Consultant $145 Senior Project Manager $130 Project Manager $105 Senior Analyst/Analyst 11 $85 Analyst $75 Analyst Assistant $65 Property Owner Services Rep $50 Support Staff $45 Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 16 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1,2006 EXHIBIT "D" SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE Time is of the essence of this agreement. CONTRACTOR shall perform all services hereunder as expeditiously as is consistent with professional skill and care, as well as the orderly progress of the Project work so as not to be the cause, in whole or in part, of delays in the completion of the Project or in the achievement of any Project milestones, as provided herein. Specifically, CONTRACTOR shall perform its Services so as to allow for the full and adequate completion of the Project within One Hundred and Twenty(120) days of receipt of a notice to proceed. If at any time it appears that the project cannot be completed by the date specified, CONTRACTOR shall notify CITY of that fact and provide an estimate of the time when the project will be completed. If CONTRACTOR has been the sole source of delay, and if completion of the project would be expedited by use of other or additional consulting services, CITY may use the retained amounts for the purpose and shall be relieved of paying such retention to CONTRACTOR. If the CONTRACTOR's work is not satisfactory, CITY has the right to take appropriate action, including but not limited to: (1) meeting with the CONTRACTOR to review the quality of the; work and resolve matters of concern; (2) requiring the CONTRACTOR to perform the work at no additional fee until it is satisfactory; (3) suspending the delivery of further work to the CONTRACTOR for an indefinite time; (4) withholding payment; or (5) terminating the Agreement as set forth in Section 7.8. Contract Services Agreement with MuniFinancial 17 Community Facilities District Annexation Services February 1,2006 Client#: 6540 WILLDAN -GODATE CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 11/09/1/09/M/DDMq 05 PRODUCER CIT t� CF �h > 'L ISYCERTIFICATE AND CONFERSS NO RIGHTSSUED AS A MUPONRTHE ICERTFICATI Dealey,Renton &Associates Sghty. P.O. Box 10550 IidLDI Rr THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OI ZQUS NO I ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOH Santa Ana,CA 92711-0550 fill 714 427-6810 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURED C17 Y C tiNr�Rt=RA: Zurich American Insurance Co. MuniFinancial r,• —, Lc rr_ INsuRER B: American Automobile Ins.Co. 27368 Via Industria Suite 110 INSURER C: Temecula, CA 92590 INSURER D: INSURER E. COVERAGES THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDI ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED I MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SU POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. NSR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICYEFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS T DATE MMIDD DATE MM DD A GENERAL LIABILITY GLO904316300 11/09/05 11/09/06 EACH OCCURRENCE $1000000 X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY FIRE DAMAGE(Any one lire) $1000000 CLAIMS MADE OCCUR INDP.CONTRACTORS MED EXP(My one person) $10000 X CONTRACTUAL INCLUDED PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $1 000 000 X BFPD,XCU GENERAL AGGREGATE $2 QQO QQQ GE N'LAGGREGATE LIM ITAPPLIES PER. PRODUCTS -COMPIOPAGG $2 000 000 POLICV X PR� LOG A AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY BAP904316200 11/09/05 11/09/06 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $1,000,Q00 X ANY AUTO (Ea accident) ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY $ SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per Person) X HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY $ X NON-OWNED AUTOS (Peracadcnt) PROPERTY DAMAGE $ (Per accident) GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY-EA ACCIDENT $ ANY AUTO OTHERTHAN EA ACC $ AUTO ONLY: AGO $ EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ OCCUR CLAIMS MADE AGGREGATE $ $ DEDUCTIBLE $ RETENTION $ _ $ B WORKERS COMPENSATION AND WZP80936177 11/09/05 11/09106 X 19TsTATu- oiH- EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY E L EACH ACCIDENT $1.,900,000 E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $1,000,000 E.L.DISEASE POLICY LIMIT $1,000,000 OTHER DESCRIPTION OF OPERA nONSILOCATIONSNEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENTISPECIAL PROVISIONS General Liability policy excludes claims arising out of the performance of professional services Re: All Operations as performed by Named, The City Of Palm Springs is Additional Insur, (See Attached Descriptions) CERTIFICATE HOLDER AD DITx)NALDISURE' a s'z i , F i yj x,�� �f,TION Ten Day Notice for Non-Payment of Premium ol° ,4 ,gig i t1 +11°}ti ` FTHEAB EVE D ESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRI City of Palm Springs aM �✓<<� � I fit fN wP r pF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL 7ENR4aF7P1tXTP MAIL 30_DAYS WRI Attn:Judith Sumlch " I rAi rP%*,na y r .r y�," ECERTFICATE HOLDER NAMED TOTH E LEFT,B) 7r7p]VAAjUt r St a= i b sca 9 City Clerk x! § ti� y"` �n;c t, �x {.�6C70WIOt#C7ILOIIIRdCIDCRX$)IXI(dR7CIPAMP�lTWC9{)Htll P.O.Box 2743 `' p'° `')" : ' `" w .y • x Palm Springs,CA 92263-2743 AUT�HO.�RI��ZE__D REPREBENTATIVE .rK_ 441114 amai 1. . .. �ne�nn nnnnnDATIn WWW'M MM-' ONM) XIIV 'f4lllqE!I'l Additional Insured - A:uto*4tic- Omte'rs; L.esoes Or Contractors -Broad Farm ' Polic No. Eff.Date of Pol I Exp.Date of Pol Eff Date of End Producer Add'1 Prem. Return Prem. GL0904316300 1 11/01/05 11/09/05 11/09/05 Dealey,Renton $ N/A THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the: Commercial General Liability Coverage Part A. WHO IS AN INSURED(Section II)is amended to include as an insured any person or organization whom you are required to add as an additional insured on this policy wider a written contract or written agreement. B. The insurance provided to additional insureds applies only to"bodily injury","property damage"or"personal and advertis- ing injury"covered under Section I,Coverage A,BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY and Coverage B,PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY LIABILITY,but only if: 1. The"bodily injury"or"property damage"results from your negligence;and 2. The"bodily injury',"properly damage"or"personal and advertising injury"results directly from: a. Your ongoing operations;or b. "Your work"completed as included in the"products-completed operations hazard',performed for the additional insured,which is the subject of the written contract or written agreement. C. However,regardless of the provisions of paragraphs A.and B.above: L We will not extend any insurance coverage to any additional insured person or organization: a. That is not provided to you in this policy;or b. That is any broader coverage than you are required to provide to the additional insured person or organization in the written contract or written agreement;and 2. We will not provide Limits of Insurance to any additional insured person or organization that exceed the lower of: a. The Limits of Insurance provided to you in this policy;or b. The Limits of Insurance you are required to provide in the written contract or written agreement. D. The insurance provided to the additional insured person or organization does not apply to: 1. `Bodily injury","property damage"or"personal and advertising injury"that results solely from negligence of the additional insured,or 2. `Bodily injury","property damage"or"personal and advertising injury"arising out of the rendering or failure to render any professional architectural,engineering or surveying services including U-GL-1175-A CW(9/03) Page I oft a. The preparing,approving,or failing to prepare or approve maps,shop drawings,opinions,reports,surveys, field orders,change orders or drawings and specifications;and b. Supervisory,inspection,architectural or engineering activities. E. The additional insured must see to it that 1. We are notified as soon as practicable of an"occurrence"or offense that may result in a claim: 2. We receive written notice of a claim or"suit'as soon as practicable;and 3. A request for defense and indemnity of the claim or"sun"will promptly be brought against any policy issued by ,.another insurer under which the additional insured also has rights as an fnsm•ad or additional insured. P. The insurance provided by this endorsement is primary insurance and we will not seek contribution from any other in- surance available to any additional insured person or organization unless the other insurance is provided by a contractor other than you for the same operations and job location.Then we will share with that other insurance by the method de- scribed in paragraph 4.c.of SECTION TV-COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS. Any provisions in this Coverage Part not changed by the terms and conditions of this endorsement continue to apply as writ- ten. 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