HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-20 City Commission Packet Materials - C4. PSA w Groundprint LLC for Neighborhood Engagement Case Study Analysis
Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Dani Hess, Neighborhoods Program Coordinator SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Groundprint, LLC for a Neighborhood Engagement Case Study Analysis
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2020 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Groundprint, LLC. BACKGROUND: In order to support Strategic Plan initiative 1.2 (b) Community Engagement Plan to
increase community engagement in city decision making processes, the Neighborhoods Program seeks professional services to conduct a case study analysis of models of neighborhood engagement. Bozeman’s 14 designated Neighborhood Associations are currently one pathway for information exchange and for coordination to occur between residents and the City. The Neighborhoods Program seeks case studies from peer communities on Neighborhood Associations as well as alternative models of neighborhood engagement that include the following points of comparison: residents’ authority and points of influence in City decision making; how diversity, equity and inclusion are ensured in the public process; how the model is funded; alternative models for engagement; and metrics for evaluation of models of engagement. FISCAL EFFECTS: The project utilizes Neighborhood Program funds for professional services. Up to $4,400 for the total cost of the analysis will come from the Neighborhoods Program for the services of Groundprint, LLC to provide project deliverables as outlined in the Scope of Services and Professional Services Agreement (Exhibits A and B).
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ATTACHMENTS: 1) Exhibit A_Scope of Services_NE Case Study Analysis 2) Exhibit B_PSA_Groundprint LLC_NE Case Study Analysis
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Scope of Services
Neighborhood Engagement Case Study Analysis: models, tools, and metrics
City of Bozeman Neighborhoods Program
5/28/20
Neighborhood Engagement Case Study Analysis: models, tools, and metrics
The City of Bozeman Neighborhoods Program (NP) seeks professional services to compile case studies
from peer cities on varying models of Neighborhood Associations (NAs) and other pathways for public
engagement. Peer cities should be considered as those that (1) share similar demographic trends and
characteristics as Bozeman, (2) are growing cities facing rapid change and intensification of
development, and (3) are economically driven in part by a university, tech industry, outdoor recreation,
and the service industry.
Background:
The Neighborhoods Program is responsible for the facilitation and support of 14 designated
Neighborhood Associations in Bozeman as of May 2020. Neighborhood Associations are created through
the Neighborhoods Recognition Ordinance with the following goals:
1. Enhance communication between Bozeman residents and the City
2. Foster partnership, cooperation, and consensus among diverse interests
3. Offer opportunities for public participation in city processes
4. Help the City and residents develop solutions to mutual problems
5. Recognize the sense of stewardship and pride of residents towards their neighborhoods
NAs are formed when an individual or a group of neighbors organize and complete the requirements of
the Neighborhoods Recognition Ordinance. Neighborhood Association boundaries must be proposed by
the applicant, 10 signatures of residents must be gathered, by-laws drafted, and elections held to create
a steering committee and select a representative to serve on the InterNeighborhood Council (INC) which
represents NA interests to the City Commission. To maintain recognition as a designated NA, one annual
meeting must occur, and an annual report must be submitted to the Neighborhoods Program
Coordinator.
The City of Bozeman currently conducts formalized public engagement on a project-by-project basis
such as during the 2019 Community Plan update and other long-range planning efforts and as a part of
changes to City infrastructure and service delivery such as with the funding and design of a new Public
Safety Center. NA roles are not formally integrated into the public engagement process for City projects,
or a part of the development review process through Community Development. Bozeman’s
Neighborhoods Program and the NA model has not undergone any program evaluation in the 13 years
of its existence. The Neighborhoods Program Coordinator in partnership with the Communications
Coordinator and Web Development Specialist are working to formalize internal expectations, processes,
and strategies for public engagement in City projects. In addition to the need for evaluation of the NA
model and the need to formalize internal public engagement efforts, the City of Bozeman Strategic Plan
prioritizes the development of a Community Engagement Plan (Strategic Plan initiative 1.2 (b)) to
increase public involvement in city decision making processes.
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Goals:
The NP is seeking guidance and examples from other communities on NA function, evaluation, and the
roles that they assume in city decision making processes. As the City of Bozeman looks towards
developing a Community Engagement Plan, NAs will become one of many more pathways for
information to be exchanged and for coordination to occur between residents and the City.
Ahead of developing a more strategic, robust, and diverse approach to public engagement, we seek to
learn how other communities have, or have not integrated NAs into broader public engagement efforts.
Deliverables:
Five to seven (5-7) case studies from peer cities, roughly 2 pages each in length, that address the
following questions and provide a brief SWOT analysis (1-2 paragraphs for each component):
1. EVALUATION: List the stated goals and metrics for evaluation of the city’s model of
neighborhood engagement
2. AUTHORITY: What are the points of influence that NAs have in city decision making process? Do
NAs make decisions about land use and/or play a role in development review?
3. EQUITY: What strategies or tools are used in NA programs to ensure inclusion and
representation of all neighbors?
4. ALTERNATIVES: Does the city use a different model (instead of Neighborhood Associations) for
neighborhood engagement?
5. FUNDING: How is the city’s model of neighborhood engagement funded? General fund? Does
the model provide funding to neighborhoods or other resident-led initiatives?
SWOT Analysis
- Strengths: What are the strengths of the city’s neighborhood engagement model? Provide
example(s)
- Weaknesses: What are the weaknesses of the city’s neighborhood engagement model? Provide
example(s)
- Opportunities: Describe anticipated changes, evolution, or innovation in the city’s approach to
neighborhood engagement
- Threats: What are the primary challenges that face the city’s model of neighborhood
engagement?
Timeline & Cost:
Deliverables are due on or before July 27th. The contractor will spend up to 40 hours on the project at a
rate of $110/hour for a total project cost not to exceed $4,400.
5/29 Sign contract
6/8 Begin outreach to case study contacts at peer cities
7/26 Case study analysis due to client (City of Bozeman Neighborhoods Program Coordinator)
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Professional Services Agreement for Consulting Services for Neighborhood Engagement Case Study Analysis
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 8th day of June, 2020, by and between
the CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a self-governing municipal corporation organized and
existing under its Charter and the laws of the State of Montana, 121 North Rouse Street, Bozeman,
Montana, with a mailing address of PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771, hereinafter referred to as
“City,” and, Groundprint, LLC, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor.”
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and
sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Purpose: City agrees to enter this Agreement with Contractor to perform for City
services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and by this reference made
a part hereof.
2. Term/Effective Date: This Agreement is effective upon the date of its execution and
will expire on the 27th day of July 2020 unless extended by the Parties as provided herein.
3. Scope of Services: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in
accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services. For conflicts between this Agreement and
the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, the Agreement governs.
4. Payment: City agrees to pay Contractor the amount specified in the Scope of
Services. Any alteration or deviation from the described services that involves additional costs above
the Agreement amount will be performed by Contractor after written request by the City, and will
become an additional charge over and above the amount listed in the Scope of Services. The City
must agree in writing upon any additional charges.
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Contractor will invoice the City monthly beginning with the first invoice delivered to the City
on June 26th. The second invoice will be delivered to the City on or before July 27th at which point
the project deliverables are complete. The invoices must be itemized according to type of work
conducted and materials produced during the invoice period. The City is not responsible for managing
or paying for services subcontracted by the Contractor listed on this Agreement.
5. Contractor’s Representations: To induce City to enter into this Agreement,
Contractor makes the following representations:
a. Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this Agreement, the
Scope of Services, and with all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
and regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress or performance of the Scope of Services.
b. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has the experience and ability to
perform the services required by this Agreement; that it will perform said services in a professional,
competent and timely manner and with diligence and skill; that it has the power to enter into and
perform this Agreement and grant the rights granted in it; and that its performance of this Agreement
shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party, whether rights of copyright, trademark,
privacy, publicity, libel, slander or any other rights of any nature whatsoever, or violate any federal,
state and municipal laws. The City will not determine or exercise control as to general procedures or
formats necessary to have these services meet this warranty.
6. Independent Contractor Status/Labor Relations: The parties agree that Contractor
is an independent contractor for purposes of this Agreement and is not to be considered an employee
of the City for any purpose. Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of the City’s
personnel policies handbook and may not be considered a City employee for workers’ compensation
or any other purpose. Contractor is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in
any dealings between Contractor and any third parties.
Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act,
Title 39, Chapter 71, MCA, and the Occupational Disease Act of Montana, Title 39, Chapter 71,
MCA. Contractor shall maintain workers’ compensation coverage for all members and employees of
Contractor’s business, except for those members who are exempted by law.
Contractor shall furnish the City with copies showing one of the following: proof of workers’
compensation coverage by an insurer licensed and authorized to provide workers’ compensation
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insurance in the State of Montana; or (2) proof of exemption from workers’ compensation granted by
law for independent contractors.
In the event that, during the term of this Agreement, any labor problems or disputes of any
type arise or materialize which in turn cause any services to cease for any period of time, Contractor
specifically agrees to take immediate steps, at its own expense and without expectation of
reimbursement from City, to alleviate or resolve all such labor problems or disputes. The specific
steps Contractor shall take shall be left to the discretion of Contractor; provided, however, that
Contractor shall bear all costs of any related legal action. Contractor shall provide immediate relief
to the City so as to permit the services to continue at no additional cost to City.
Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims,
demands, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities arising out of, resulting from, or occurring in
connection with any labor problems or disputes or any delays or stoppages of work associated with
such problems or disputes.
7. Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance: For other than professional services
rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers (collectively referred to
for purposes of this Section as the City) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, fees
and costs (including attorney’s fees and the costs and fees of expert witness and consultants), losses,
expenses, liabilities (including liability where activity is inherently or intrinsically dangerous) or
damages of whatever kind or nature connected therewith and without limit and without regard to the
cause or causes thereof or the negligence of any party or parties that may be asserted against,
recovered from or suffered by the City occasioned by, growing or arising out of or resulting from or
in any way related to: (i) the negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of the Contractor; or (ii)
any negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of the Contractor’s agents.
For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor
agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses, including reasonable defense attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence or willful
misconduct of the Contractor or Contractor’s agents or employees.
Such obligations shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations
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of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of this Section must not be
construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or statutory rights of the indemnitee(s)
which would otherwise exist as to such indemnitee(s).
Contractor’s indemnity under this Section shall be without regard to and without any right to
contribution from any insurance maintained by City.
Should any indemnitee described herein be required to bring an action against the Contractor
to assert its right to defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under the Contractor’s
applicable insurance policies required below the indemnitee shall be entitled to recover reasonable
costs and attorney fees incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a court
of competent jurisdiction determines the Contractor was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was
obligated to indemnify the indemnitee for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof.
In the event of an action filed against City resulting from the City’s performance under this
Agreement, the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit.
Contractor also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City or its officers, agents
or employees, including the right of contribution for loss or damage to person or property arising
from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to the performance of this Agreement
except “responsibility for his own fraud, for willful injury to the person or property of another, or for
violation of law, whether willful or negligent” as per 28-2-702, MCA.
These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed
hereunder.
In addition to and independent from the above, Contractor shall at Contractor’s expense secure
insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and authorized to
conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and obligations specifically
assumed by the Contractor in this Section. The insurance coverage shall not contain any exclusion
for liabilities specifically assumed by the Contractor in subsection (a) of this Section.
The insurance shall cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the City without
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limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the City and Contractor
shall furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements
in amounts not less than as follows:
Workers’ Compensation – statutory;
Employers’ Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual
aggregate;
Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 property damage/bodily injury per accident; and
Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 annual aggregate.
The above amounts shall be exclusive of defense costs. The City of Bozeman, its officers,
agents, and employees, shall be endorsed as an additional or named insured on a primary non-
contributory basis on both the Commercial General and Automobile Liability policies. The insurance
and required endorsements must be in a form suitable to City and shall include no less than a sixty
(60) day notice of cancellation or non-renewal. The City must approve all insurance coverage and
endorsements prior to the Contractor commencing work. Contractor shall notify City within two (2)
business days of Contractor’s receipt of notice that any required insurance coverage will be terminated
or Contractor’s decision to terminate any required insurance coverage for any reason.
The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Contractor
commencing work.
8. Termination for Contractor’s Fault:
a. If Contractor refuses or fails to timely do the work, or any part thereof, or fails
to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or otherwise breaches any terms or
conditions of this Agreement, the City may, by written notice, terminate this Agreement and
the Contractor’s right to proceed with all or any part of the work (“Termination Notice Due
to Contractor’s Fault”). The City may then take over the work and complete it, either with its
own resources or by re-letting the contract to any other third party.
b. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 8, Contractor shall be
entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered.
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c. Any termination provided for by this Section 8 shall be in addition to any other
remedies to which the City may be entitled under the law or at equity.
d. In the event of termination under this Section 8, Contractor shall, under no
circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
9. Termination for City’s Convenience:
a. Should conditions arise which, in the sole opinion and discretion of the City,
make it advisable to the City to cease performance under this Agreement City may terminate
this Agreement by written notice to Contractor (“Notice of Termination for City’s
Convenience”). The termination shall be effective in the manner specified in the Notice of
Termination for City’s Convenience and shall be without prejudice to any claims that the City
may otherwise have against Contractor.
b. Upon receipt of the Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience, unless
otherwise directed in the Notice, the Contractor shall immediately cease performance under
this Agreement and make every reasonable effort to refrain from continuing work, incurring
additional expenses or costs under this Agreement and shall immediately cancel all existing
orders or contracts upon terms satisfactory to the City. Contractor shall do only such work as
may be necessary to preserve, protect, and maintain work already completed or immediately
in progress.
c. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 9, Contractor is entitled
to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered on or before the receipt of the
Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience.
d. The compensation described in Section 9(c) is the sole compensation due to
Contractor for its performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall, under no circumstances,
be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business opportunity, lost
productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any
nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
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10. Limitation on Contractor’s Damages; Time for Asserting Claim:
a. In the event of a claim for damages by Contractor under this Agreement,
Contractor’s damages shall be limited to contract damages and Contractor hereby expressly
waives any right to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature or kind.
b. In the event Contractor wants to assert a claim for damages of any kind or
nature, Contractor shall provide City with written notice of its claim, the facts and
circumstances surrounding and giving rise to the claim, and the total amount of damages
sought by the claim, within thirty (30) days of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the
claim. In the event Contractor fails to provide such notice, Contractor shall waive all rights
to assert such claim.
11. Representatives:
a. City’s Representative: The City’s Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be Danielle Hess, Neighborhoods Program Coordinator or such other
individual as City shall designate in writing. Whenever approval or authorization from or
communication or submission to City is required by this Agreement, such communication or
submission shall be directed to Danielle Hess as the City’s Representative and approvals or
authorizations shall be issued only by such Representative; provided, however, that in exigent
circumstances when City’s Representative is not available, Contractor may direct its
communication or submission to other designated City personnel or agents as listed above and
may receive approvals or authorization from such persons.
b. Contractor’s Representative: The Contractor’s Representative for the
purpose of this Agreement shall be Susan Riggs or such other individual as Contractor shall
designate in writing. Whenever direction to or communication with Contractor is required by
this Agreement, such direction or communication shall be directed to Contractor’s
Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when Contractor’s
Representative is not available, City may direct its direction or communication to other
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designated Contractor personnel or agents.
12. Permits: Contractor shall provide all notices, comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations, obtain all necessary permits, licenses, including a City of Bozeman
business license, and inspections from applicable governmental authorities, and pay all fees and
charges in connection therewith.
13 Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply fully with all applicable state and
federal laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances including, but not limited to, all workers’
compensation laws, all environmental laws including, but not limited to, the generation and disposal
of hazardous waste, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the safety rules, codes, and
provisions of the Montana Safety Act in Title 50, Chapter 71, MCA, all applicable City, County, and
State building and electrical codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all non-discrimination,
affirmative action, and utilization of minority and small business statutes and regulations.
14. Nondiscrimination: The Contractor agrees that all hiring by Contractor of persons
performing this Agreement shall be on the basis of merit and qualifications. The Contractor will have
a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable state and federal
anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. The Contractor will not refuse employment to a
person, bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a person in compensation or in a term,
condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age,
marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or
mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position require an age, physical or
mental disability, marital status or sex distinction. The Contractor shall be subject to and comply
with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United States Code, and all
regulations promulgated thereunder. The Contractor shall require these nondiscrimination terms of
its subcontractors providing services under this agreement.
15. Intoxicants; DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations/Safety and Training: Contractor
shall not permit or suffer the introduction or use of any intoxicants, including alcohol or illegal drugs,
by any employee or agent engaged in services to the City under this Agreement while on City property
or in the performance of any activities under this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges it is aware of
and shall comply with its responsibilities and obligations under the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations governing anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention plans and related testing. City
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shall have the right to request proof of such compliance and Contractor shall be obligated to furnish
such proof.
The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing and training the Contractor's employees
and agents in proper and specified work methods and procedures. The Contractor shall provide
continuous inspection and supervision of the work performed. The Contractor is responsible for
instructing their employees and agents in safe work practices.
16. Modification and Assignability: This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or
altered except by written agreement signed by both parties hereto. The Contractor may not
subcontract or assign Contractor’s rights, including the right to compensation or duties arising
hereunder, without the prior written consent of City. Any subcontractor or assignee will be bound by
all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
17. Reports/Accountability/Public Information: Contractor agrees to develop and/or
provide documentation as requested by the City demonstrating Contractor’s compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement. Contractor shall allow the City, its auditors, and other persons
authorized by the City to inspect and copy its books and records for the purpose of verifying that the
reimbursement of monies distributed to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement was used in
compliance with this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The
Contractor shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without
prior approval of the City.
18. Non-Waiver: A waiver by either party any default or breach by the other party of any
terms or conditions of this Agreement does not limit the other party’s right to enforce such term or
conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable rights in the event of any subsequent default
or breach.
19. Attorney’s Fees and Costs: In the event it becomes necessary for either Party to retain
an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to give any notice required
herein, then the prevailing Party or the Party giving notice shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's
fees and costs, including fees, salary, and costs of in-house counsel to include City Attorney.
20. Taxes: Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all
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appropriate employee withholdings.
21. Dispute Resolution:
a. Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the parties, their agents,
employees, or representatives shall be resolved first by negotiation between senior-level
personnel from each party duly authorized to execute settlement agreements. Upon mutual
agreement of the parties, the parties may invite an independent, disinterested mediator to assist
in the negotiated settlement discussions.
b. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days from the
date the dispute was first raised, then such dispute may only be resolved in a court of
competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions of this Agreement.
22. Survival: Contractor’s indemnification shall survive the termination or expiration of
this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law.
23. Headings: The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not
be construed as a part of the Agreement or as a limitation on the scope of the particular paragraphs to
which they refer.
24. Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable, the
balance thereof shall continue in effect.
25. Applicable Law: The parties agree that this Agreement is governed in all respects by
the laws of the State of Montana.
26. Binding Effect: This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs,
legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties.
27. No Third-Party Beneficiary: This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of the
parties, does not constitute a third-party beneficiary agreement, and may not be relied upon or
enforced by a third party.
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28. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
29. Integration: This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire
agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained therein or made a part thereof
by reference, are not binding upon the parties. There are no understandings between the parties other
than as set forth in this Agreement. All communications, either verbal or written, made prior to the
date of this Agreement are hereby abrogated and withdrawn unless specifically made a part of this
Agreement by reference.
30. Extensions: This Agreement may, upon mutual agreement, be extended for a period of
one year by written agreement of the Parties.
**** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES ****
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument the day and year
first above written.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ___Groundprint, LLC.________________
CONTRACTOR
By________________________________ By__________________________________
Jeff Mihelich, City Manager
Print Name:
Print Title: ____________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By_______________________________
Greg Sullivan, Bozeman City Attorney
Susan Riggs, AICP
Principal, Groundprint, LLC
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