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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA4104 - RIVERSIDE EDA BUSINESS SURVEY MO 6409 Agreement # PSA 98/99 516WC-1 2 Modification 1 � AAR 15 2000 —J 11L`.City of Palm Springs Business Visitation Survey PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT This Agreement, made and entered into this 24 day of March, 1999, by and between City of Palm Springs (herein referred to as "CONSULTANT"), and the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, Economic Development Agency (EDA), a subdivision of the State of California (herein referred to as "COUNTY"). WHEREAS, Government Code Section 31000 authorizes the COUNTY to contract for special services with a person who is specially trained and experienced and who is competent to perform the special services required; and WHEREAS, CONSULTANT has the expertise, special skills, knowledge and experience to perform the duties set out herein. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: CONSULTANT shall provide all services as outlined and specified in Exhibit A, consisting of 2 pages, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. 2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: It is mutually agreed and understood that the obligation of the COUNTY is limited by and contingent upon the availability of 98/99 Fiscal Year funds for the reimbursement of CONSULTANT'S expenditures hereunder. In the event that such funds are not forthcoming for any reason, COUNTY shall immediately notify CONSULTANT in writing. This Agreement shall be deemed terminated and of no further force and effect immediately on receipt of COUNTY'S notification to CONSULTANT. In the event of such termination, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to reimbursement of his costs in accordance with Paragraph 3 herein. 2.1 This Agreement shall be effective as of March 24, 1999, and continue in effect through June 30, 1999 , unless terminated as specified in Paragraph 6. 3. COMPENSATION: The COUNTY shall pay the CONSULTANT for services performed and expenses incurred in accordance with the terms of Exhibit B attached hereto. The total amount of compensation paid to the CONSULTANT under this Agreement shall not exceed the sum of $26,735.00 unless a written amendment to this Agreement is executed by both parties prior to performance of additional :services. 3.1 Said compensation shall be paid in accordance with an invoice submitted to COUNTY by CONSULTANT within fifteen (15) days from the last day of each calendar month, and COUNTY shall pay the invoice within thirty (30) working days from the date of receipt of the invoice. 4. HOLD HARMLESS-INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT: It is understood and agreed that CONSULTANT is an independent Contractor and that no relationship of employer employee exists between the parties hereto. CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to any benefits payable to employees of COUNTY, including County Workers' Compensation Benefits. COUNTY is not required to make any deductions from the compensation payable to CONSULTANT under the provisions of this Agreement; and as an independent contractor, CONSULTANT hereby holds COUNTY harmless from any and all claims that may be made against COUNTY based upon any contention by any third party that an employer-employee relationship exists by reason of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify COUNTY for any and all Federal/State withholding or State retirement payments which COUNTY may be required to make by Federal or State government if for any reason CONSULTANT is determined not to be an independent contractor to COUNTY in carrying out the terms of this Agreement. Such indemnification shall be paid in full to COUNTY upon sixty (60) days written notice to CONSULTANT of a Federal and/or State determination that such payment is required. 4.1 It is further understood and agreed by the parties hereto that CONSULTANT in the performance of his obligation hereunder is subject to the control or direction of COUNTY merely as to the result to be accomplished by the services to be performed and not as to the means and methods for accomplishing the results. 5. INSURANCE-INDEMNIFICATION: CONSULTANT shall indemnify and hold COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees, free and harmless from any liability whatsoever, including wrongful death, based or asserled upon any acts or omission of CONSULTANT, relating to or in any way connected with or arising from the accomplishment of the work by CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT further agrees to protect, indemnify and defend at its expense including attorney fees, COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees in any legal action(s) or claim(s) based upon such alleged acts or omissions whether the subject action(s) or claim(s) are well-founded, properly filed or pleaded, or not commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction. 5.1 Without limiting CONSULTANT'S indemnification, CONSULTANT shall maintain in force at all times during the performance of this Agreement, insurance policies evidencing coverage during the entire term of the Agreement as follows: 1. General liability insurance in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate, when CONSULTANT performs any professional services. 2. Workers' Compensation insurance in accordance with statutory requirements. 3. If motor vehicles are used pursuant to this Agreement, not less than $300,000 combined single limit for damage to property and injury to persons. Certificate(s) satisfactory to the COUNTY Risk Manager evidencing the maintenance of such insurance coverage shall be filed with the COUNTY'S Economic Development Agency, Contracts Administration, prior to providing any services pursuant to this Agreement. County shall be given notice, in writing, at least thirty (30) days in advance of cancellation, modification or reduction in coverage. All insurance shall be with a company or companies admitted by the Department of Insurance for the State of California to transact insurance business in California. 5.2 Government entities that are self insured will provide evidence of self insurance status to meet the requirements in paragraph 5.1. 6. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by either party by giving thirty (30) days written notice of intention to terminate, and may be terminated for cause by either party by giving five (5) days written notice of intention to terminate. 6.1 Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Agreement, CONSULTANT'S rights under this Agreement shall terminate (except for fees accrued prior to the date of termination) upon CONSULTANT'S bankruptcy, death or disability or in the event of fraud, dishonesty, or a willful or material breach of this Agreement by CONSULTANT or, at COUNTY'S election, in the event of CONSULTANT'S unwillingness or inability for any reason whatsoever to perform the duties hereunder. In such event, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to no further compensation under this Agreement, it being the intent that CONSULTANT shall be paid as specified in Exhibit B only during such period that CONSULTANT shall, in fact, be performing the duties hereunder. 7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: CONSULTANT shall have no interest, and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required under this Agreement. 8. ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Jerry Craig, Assistant Director/JTPA Administrator of the Economic Development Agency shall administer this Agreement on behalf of COUNTY. 9. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement shall not be assigned by CONSULTANT, either in whole or in part, without prior written consent of COUNTY. Any assignment or purported assignment of this Agreement by CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of COUNTY will be deemed void and of no force or effect. 10, NONDISCRIMINATION: CONSULTANT shall not discriminate in his/her recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion or termination practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, martial status or sex in the performance of this Agreement, and, to the extent they shall be found to be applicable hereto, shall comply with the provisions of the California Fair Employment Practices Act (commencing with Section 1410 of the Labor Code) and Federal Civil Rights Act of 1962 ( P.L. 88-352). 11. ALTERATION: No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto. 12. ELIGIBILITY: Services ,and benefits shall be provided by CONSULTANT to individuals without reference to their religion, color, sex, national origin, age or physical or mental handicap. 13. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: CONSULTANT verifies upon execution of this Agreement, possession of a current and valid license in compliance with any local, State, and Federal laws and regulations relative to the scope of services to be performed under Exhibit A, and that services(s) will be performed by properly trained and licensed staff. 14. CONFIDENTIALITY: CONSULTANT shall observe all Federal, State and COUNTY regulations concerning confidentiality of records. CONSULTANT shall refer all requests for information to COUNTY. 15. WORK PRODUCT: All reports, preliminary findings, or data assembled or complied by CONSULTANT under this Agreement become the property of the COUNTY. The COUNTY reserves the right to authorize others to use or reproduce such materials. Therefore, such materials may not be circulated in whole or in part, nor released to the public, without the direct authorization of the Director or an authorized designee. 16. JURISDICTION, VENUE, ATTORNEY'S FEES: This Agreement is to be construed under the laws of the State of California. The parties agree to the jurisdiction and venue of the appropriate courts in the County of Riverside, State of California. Should action be brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of the Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to attorney's fees in addition to whatever other relief is granted. 17. WAIVER: Any waiver by COUNTY of any breach of any one or more of the terms of this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent or other breach of the same or of any other term thereof. Failure on the part of the COUNTY to require exact, full and complete compliance with any terms of this Agreement shall not be construed as in any manner changing the terms hereof, or estopping COUNTY from enforcement hereof. 18. SEVERABILITY: If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way. 19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and all prior or contemporaneous agreements of any kind or nature relating to the same shall be deemed to be merged herein. Any modifications to the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by the parties herein. 20. NOTICES: All correspondence and notices required or contemplated by this Agreement shall be delivered to the respective parties at the addresses set forth below and are deemed submitted one (1) day after their deposit in the United States Mail, postage prepaid: COUNTY: Riverside County CONSULTANT: City of Palm Springs Economic Development Agency 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way 1151 Spruce Street Palm Springs, California 92262 Riverside, California 92507 21. DEBARMENT: Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 34CFRPart 85, Section 85.510. (Lower Tier) 1. The recipient agency certifies, that in its operations of a JTPA activity program, either it nor its Principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. 2. Where the recipient agency is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, Such agency shall attach an explanation to this proposal. 22. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: As required by the State Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Government Code Section 8350 et seq.) and the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 34 CFR Part 85, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 34 CFR Part 85, Sections 85.605 and 85.610, the recipient agency certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace. The Authorized Consultant, in signing this document, certifies that he/she has read and is in compliance with all terms and conditions required for certification as specified in the (21) and (22). Reason for Modification: Budget Line item adjustment in Section A and Section B. Signature Page IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their duly representatives to execute this Agreement. DATED � � CONSU TANT: By: Dallas Flicek Title: City Manager DATED: 3 IS 6✓ COU RIVER 4eJE By: Jer rai ZTitl e: ssistant Director/JTPA Administrator cPPROVED AS TO FORM Duty Aitcs'eEeV �VPFR , r_F- F`° P,f R;,�i'(/"}cam�,.. Agreement # PSA 98/99 550-C-12 Modification 1 Exhibit A Palm Springs Labor Market and Business Survey Description of Services Background: The Program Year 1998/99 Title III 40% Rapid Response Subgrant provides Riverside County EDA Job Training an additional avenue to provide program information and technical assistance to Riverside County employers via on-site contact with employers and employee representatives in the event of a layoff and/or business closure. In addition, Rapid Response funding is being used in the development and implementation of a service strategy to address the needs of employers and employees in order to avert worker dislocations. A successful pilot project was conducted in PY 97/98 which allowed selected cities in Riverside County to organize, conduct and evaluate their own local business visitations programs. The surveys measured employer staffing needs, identified businesses at risk of downsizing and/or relocating, and identified opportunities for EDA to enhance Rapid Response activities in those communities. The City of Palm Springs participated last year in the pilot project and was selected as a second year recipient to survey an additional target industries for this region. The City of Palm Springs has the following systems in place: ■ Employer labor management committees ■ Access/collection of information related to economic dislocation ■ Liaison assistance to avert worker dislocation ■ Streamline processes with organizations to disseminate information ■ Local community coordinated employer response teams ■ Access to state economic development assistance City Of Palm Springs Roles and Responsibilities: ■ Develop the Labor Market and Business Survey questionnaire and the methodology by which it will be administered. ■ Analyze responses and review the surveys, assign a follow-up committee. ■ Conduct follow-up with companies not responding and ensure survey is filled in correctly. Gathering of survey information will be obtained via phone contact and/or in person. ■ The final report will be provided to EDA. ■ A weekly project status report will be provided to the Rapid Response Coordinator(s), Mark Christiansen and/or Gail Surowiec. Final Report results will be provided by the County. Exhibit A ■ Forward all survey responses identifying employment opportunities and/or job loss to the Rapid Response Coordinator(s) within a 24 hour period. ■ All activities will cease effective ,tune 30, 1999 and payment will only be made by the County on activities occurring prior to this date. F Agreement # PSA 98/99 550-C-12 Modification 1 Exhibit B City of Palm Springs Labor Market .and Business Survey Budget SECTION A-STAFF COSTS Staff Total Survey Interviews City 5,000.00 Data base development City 400.00 Data Analysis City 420.00 Data Input City 120.00 Web Site Development City 8,835.00 Map Job Creation Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce 500.00 Subtotal 15,275.00 SECTION B-SUPPLIES COST Task Total Printing Graphic Design 6,778.00 Graphic Design 700.00 Supplies 1,982.00 Mailing 2,000.00 Subtotal 11,460.00 GRAND TOTAL (SECTIONS A+B)= 26,735.00 County of Riverside EDA Agreement# PSA 98/99 5W-12 Business Visitation Survey r FOR 2 3 1999 GREEMENT#4104 MO 6409, 5-19-99 City of Palm Springs Business Visitation Survey PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT This Agreement, made and entered into this24 day of March, 1999, by and between City of Palm Springs (herein referred to as "CONSULTANT"), and the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, Economic Development Agency (EDA), a subdivision of the State of California (herein referred to as "COUNTY"). WHEREAS, Government Code Section 31000 authorizes the COUNTY to contract for special services with a person who is specially trained and experienced and who is competent to perform the special services required; and WHEREAS, CONSULTANT has the expertise, special skills, knowledge and experience to perform the duties set out herein. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: CONSULTANT shall provide all services as outlined and specified in Exhibit A, consisting of 2 pages, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. 2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: It is mutually agreed and understood that the obligation of the COUNTY is limited by and contingent upon the availability of 98/99 Fiscal Year funds for the reimbursement of CONSULTANT'S expenditures hereunder. In the event that such funds are not forthcoming for any reason, COUNTY shall immediately notify CONSULTANT in writing. This Agreement shall be deemed terminated and of no further force and effect immediately on receipt of COUNTY'S notification to CONSULTANT. In the event of such termination, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to reimbursement of his costs in accordance with Paragraph 3 herein. 2.1 This Agreement shall be effective as of March 24, 1999, and continue in effect through June 30, 1999 , unless terminated as specified in Paragraph 6. 3. COMPENSATION: The COUNTY shall pay the CONSULTANT for services performed and expenses incurred in accordance with the terms of Exhibit B attached hereto. The total amount of compensation paid to the CONSULTANT under this Agreement shall not exceed the sum of $50,000.00 unless a written amendment to this Agreement is executed by both parties prior to performance of additional services. 3.1 Said compensation shall be paid in accordance with an invoice submitted to COUNTY by CONSULTANT within fifteen (15) days from the last day of each calendar month, and COUNTY shall pay the invoice within thirty (30) working days from the date of receipt of the invoice. 4. HOLD HARMLESS-INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT: It is understood and agreed that CONSULTANT is an independent contractor and that no relationship of employer employee exists between the parties hereto. CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to any benefits payable to employees of COUNTY, including County Workers' Compensation Benefits. COUNTY is not required to make any deductions from the compensation payable to CONSULTANT under the provisions of this Agreement; and as an independent contractor, CONSULTANT hereby holds COUNTY harmless from any and all claims that may be made against COUNTY based upon any contention by any third party that an employer-employee relationship exists by reason of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify COUNTY for any and all Federal/State withholding or State retirement payments which COUNTY may be required to make by Federal or State government if for any reason CONSULTANT is determined not to be an independent contractor to COUNTY in carrying out the terms of this Agreement. Such indemnification shall be paid in full to COUNTY upon sixty (60) days written notice to CONSULTANT of a Federal and/or State determination that such payment is required. 4.1 It is further understood and agreed by the parties hereto that CONSULTANT in the performance of his obligation hereunder is subject to the control or direction of COUNTY merely as to the result to be accomplished by the services to be performed and not as to the means and methods for accomplishing the results. 1 � 5. INSURANCILEMNIFICATION: CONSULTANT shall indemnify and hold QA COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees, free and harmless from any liability whatsoever, v including wrongful death, based or asserted upon any acts or omission of CONSULTANT, relating to or in any way connected with or arising from the accomplishment of the work by CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT further agrees to protect, indemnify and defend at its expense including attorney fees, COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees in any legal action(s) or claim(s) based upon such alleged acts or omissions whether the subject action(s) or claim(s) are well-founded, properly filed or pleaded, or not commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction. 5.1 Without limiting CONSULTANT'S indemnification, CONSULTANT shall maintain in force at all times during the performance of this Agreement, insurance policies evidencing coverage during the entire term of the Agreement as follows: 1. General liability insurance in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate, when CONSULTANT performs any professional services. 2. Workers' Compensation insurance in accordance with statutory requirements. 3. If motor vehicles are used pursuant to this Agreement, not less than $300,000 combined single limit for damage to property and injury to persons. Certificate(s) satisfactory to the COUNTY Risk Manager evidencing the maintenance of such insurance coverage shall be filed with the COUNTY'S Economic Development Agency, Contracts Administration, prior to providing any services pursuant to this Agreement. County shall be given notice, in writing, at least thirty (30) days in advance of cancellation, modification or reduction in coverage. All insurance shall be with a company or companies admitted by the Department of Insurance for the State of California to transact insurance business in California. 5.2 Government entities that are self insured will provide evidence of self insurance status to meet the requirements in paragraph 5.1. 6. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by either party by giving thirty (30) days written notice of intention to terminate, and may be terminated for cause by either party by giving five (5) days written notice of intention to terminate. 6.1 Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Agreement, CONSULTANT'S rights under this Agreement shall terminate (except for fees accrued prior to the date of termination) upon CONSULTANT'S bankruptcy, death or disability or in the event of fraud, dishonesty, or a willful or material breach of this Agreement by CONSULTANT or, at COUNTY'S election, in the event of CONSULTANT'S unwillingness or inability for any reason whatsoever to perform the duties hereunder. In such event, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to no further compensation under this Agreement, it being the intent that CONSULTANT shall be paid as specified in Exhibit B only during such period that CONSULTANT shall, in fact, be performing the duties hereunder. 7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: CONSULTANT shall have no interest, and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required under this Agreement. 8. ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Jerry Craig, Assistant Director/JTPA Administratorof the Economic Development Agency shall administer this Agreement on behalf of COUNTY. 9. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement shall not be assigned by CONSULTANT, either in whole or in part, without prior written consent of COUNTY. Any assignment or purported assignment of this Agreement by CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of COUNTY will be deemed void and of no force or effect:. 10. NONDISCRIMINATION: CONSULTANT shall not discriminate in his/her recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion or termination practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, martial status or sex in the performance of this Agreement, and, to the extent they shall be found to be applicable hereto, shall comply with the provisions of the California Fair Employment Practices Act (commencing with Section 1410 of the Labor Code) and Federal Civil Rights Act of 1962 ( P.L. 88-352). 11. ALTERATION: No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto. 12. ELIGIBILITY: Services and benefits shall be provided by CONSULTANT to individuals without reference to their religion, color, sex, national origin, age or physical or mental handicap. 26 J 13. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: CONSULTANT verifies upon execution of this Agreement, possession of a current and valid license in compliance with any local, State, and Federal laws and regulations relative to the scope of services to be performed under Exhibit A, and that services(s) will be performed by properly trained and licensed staff. 14. CONFIDENTIALITY: CONSULTANT shall observe all Federal, State and COUNTY regulations concerning confidentiality of records. CONSULTANT shall refer all requests for information to COUNTY. 15. WORK PRODUCT: All reports, preliminary findings, or data assembled or complied by CONSULTANT under this Agreement become the property of the COUNTY. The COUNTY reserves the right to authorize others to use or reproduce such materials. Therefore, such materials may not be circulated in whole or in part, nor released to the public, without the direct authorization of the Director or an authorized designee. 16. JURISDICTION, VENUE, ATTORNEY'S FEES: This Agreement is to be construed under the laws of the State of California. The parties agree to the jurisdiction and venue of the appropriate courts in the County of Riverside, State of California. Should action be brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of the Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to attorney's fees in addition to whatever other relief is granted. 17. WAIVER: Any waiver by COUNTY of any breach of any one or more of the terms of this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent or other breach of the same or of any other term thereof. Failure on the part of the COUNTY to require exact, full and complete compliance with any terms of this Agreement shall not be construed as in any manner changing the terms hereof, or estopping COUNTY from enforcement hereof. 18. SEVERABILITY: If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way. 19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and all prior or contemporaneous agreements of any kind or nature relating to the same shall be deemed to be merged herein. Any modifications to the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by the parties herein. 20. NOTICES: •) correspondence and notices requir• or contemplated by this Agreement shall be delivered to the respective parties at the addresses set forth below and are deemed submitted one (1) day after their deposit in the United States Mail, postage prepaid: COUNTY: Riverside County CONSULTANT: City of Palm Springs Economic Development Agency 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way 1151 Spruce Street Palm Springs, California 92262 Riverside, California 92507 21. DEBARMENT: Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 34CFRPart 85, Section 85.510. (Lower Tier) 1. The recipient agency, certifies, that in its operations of a JTPA activity program, either it nor its Principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. 2. Where the recipient agency is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, Such agency shall attach an explanation to this proposal. 22. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: As required by the State Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Government Code Section 8350 et seq.) and the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 34 CFR Parr, 85, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 34 CFR Part 85, Sections 85.605 and 85.610, the recipient agency certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace. The Authorized Consultant, in signing this document, certifies that he/she has read and is in compliance with all terms and conditions required for certification as specified in the (21) and (22). Signature Page IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their duly representatives to execute this Agreement. / DATED: 'qb-i/ (i''' By: ob Parkins Title: City Manager DATED: COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ,��By: Jerry Craig Title: Assistant Director/JTPA Administrator APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCII. B`( NOo 'd7�b Agreement# PSA 98/99 5*-12 • Exhibit A Palm Springs Labor Market and Business Survey Description of Services Background: The Program Year 1998/99 Title III 40% Rapid Response Subgrant provides Riverside County EDA Job Training an additional avenue to provide program information and technical assistance to Riverside County employers via on-site contact with employers and employee representatives in the event of a layoff and/or business closure. In addition, Rapid Response funding is being used in the development and implementation of a service strategy to address the needs of employers and employees in order to avert worker dislocations. A successful pilot project was conducted in PY 97/98 which allowed selected cities in Riverside County to organize, conduct and evaluate their own local business visitations programs. The surveys measured employer staffing needs, identified businesses at risk of downsizing and/or relocating, and identified opportunities for EDA to enhance Rapid Response activities in those communities. The City of Palm Springs participated last year in the pilot project and was selected as a second year recipient to survey an additional target industries for this region. The City of Palm Springs has the following systems in place: ■ Employer labor management committees ■ Access/collection of information related to economic dislocation ■ Liaison assistance to avert worker dislocation ■ Streamline processes with organizations to disseminate information ■ Local community coordinated employer response teams ■ Access to state economic development assistance City Of Palm Springs Roles and Responsibilities: ■ Develop the Labor Market and Business Survey questionnaire and the methodology by which it will be administered. ■ Analyze responses and review the surveys, assign a follow-up committee. ■ Conduct follow-up with companies not responding and ensure survey is filled in correctly. Gathering of survey information will be obtained via phone contact and/or in person. ■ The final report will be provided to EDA. ■ A weekly project status report will be provided to the Rapid Response Coordinator(s), Mark Christiansen and/or Gail Surowiec. Final Report results will be provided by the County. 8 .� 0 0 Exhibit A ■ Forward all survey responses identifying employment opportunities and/or job loss to the Rapid Response Coordinator(s) within a 24 hour period. ■ All activities will cease effective June 30, 1999 and payment will only be made by the County on activities occurring prior to this date. Agreement#PSA 98/99 54.-12 Exhibit B City of Palm Springs Labor Market and Business Survey Budget SECTION A-STAFF COSTS Staff Total Develop survey instrument/testing City 2,500.00 Data base development City 4,500.00 Contract labor/survey interviews City 35,000.00 Subtotal 42,000.00 SECTION B-SUPPLIES COST Task Item Total Printing Materials, survey forms, final report(s) 6,000 Mailing Envelopes, postage 2,000 Subtotal 8,000.00 GRAND TOTAL(SECTIONS A+ B )= 50,000.00 $19-11