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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16- Community Development Services of MT (TIF programs) i.,�0 Cd I�r ,:it ..�; vi, a ��s r w, ,.. #F ,..p1.1 co.i " PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 11th day of January, 2016, 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, Community Development Services of Montana, with a mailing address of 954 West Caledonia St., Butte, MT 59701 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 Attachment "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 teu ninate one year from the effective date. 3. Scope of Work: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services(the frequency and work schedule), described in Attachment "A". For conflicts between this Agreement and the Scope of Services,unless specifically provided otherwise,the Agreement governs. 4. Payment: City agrees to pay Contractor for services provided based on the hourly rates(s) 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. Professional Services Agreement for Tax Increment Finance District Consultant Services FY 2016—FY 2017 Page 1 of 11 ii 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 twins 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: (1) a binder for workers' compensation coverage by an insurer licensed and authorized to provide workers' compensation insurance in the State of Montana; or (2) proof of exemption from workers' compensation granted by law for independent contractors. 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. Professional Services Agreement for Tax Increment Finance District Consultant Services FY2016—FY2017 Page 2 of 11 In the event that, during the term of this Agreement, any Iabor 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 to services 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 and for any claims regarding underpaid prevailing wages. 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 and 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; (ii) any negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of the Contractor's agents; or (iii) the negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any other third party. 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 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 Professional Services Agreement for Tax Increment Finance District Consultant Services FY 2016—FY 2017 Page 3 of 11 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 perfonued 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 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: Professional Services Agreement for Tax Increment Finance District Consultant Services FY 2016—FY 2017 Page 4 of 11 • Workers' Compensation—statutory; • Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate; and • Automobile Liability - $100,000 property damage/bodily injury; $500,000 annual aggregate. 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 tel ninated 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. 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. Professional Services Agreement for Tax Increment Finance District Consultant Services FY 2016—FY 2017 Page 5of11 { ar 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 Tethiination 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-Willis 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 13, 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 13(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. e. Contractor may terminate this Professional Services Agreement in whole or in part for any reason at any time upon giving written notice. Such termination shall be effective in the manner specified in said notice. The TIF will compensate Contractor for services perfoirned up to the date of termination. If Contractor terminates pursuant to this subsection, Contractor shall immediately provide TIF with all Contractor's work product. 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 Professional Services Agreement for Tax Increment Finance District Consultant Services FY 2016 FY 2017 Page 6 of 11 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 ten (10) 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 Brit Fontenot(Economic Development Director)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 Brit Fontenot 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 Janet Cornish 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 designated Contractor personnel or agents. IF 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. Professional Services Agreement for Tax Increment Finance District Consultant Services FY 2016—FY 2017 Page 7 of 11 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 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 sub-Contractors 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. 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 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 his employees and agents in safe work practices. 16. Modification and Assignability: This document contains the entire agreement between the parties and no statements,promises or inducements made by either party or agents of either party,which are not contained in this written Agreement,may be considered valid or binding. This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or altered except by written Professional Services Agreement for Tax Increment Finance District Consultant Services FY 2016—FY 2017 Page 8 of 11 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 tert,is 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 inforination 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 teiiii 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: That in the event it becomes necessary for either Party of this Agreement 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 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 Professional Services Agreement for Tax Increment Finance District Consultant Services FY2016—FY 2017 Page 9 of 11 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 and the parties expressly agree that venue will be in Gallatin County, Montana, and no other venue. 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. 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 written agreement by the parties, may be extended. In no case,however, may this Agreement run longer than June 31,2017. Professional Services Agreement for Tax Increment Finance District Consultant Services FY 2016—FY 2017 Page 10 of 11 ** 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 Community Development Services of Montana CONTRACTOR(Type Name Above) ByC-C: it- ByaL6-44e-ta--- (--- Chris Kukulski, City Manager Print ame: Jt2 lie f A ° (-dig t.5 I.L. Print Title: 6)46,-- P( I4c-ea--!r APPROVED AS TO FORM: / /7 i' ---E-\/,, 1.7- By : . -'F, __ Greg ultivan, Bozeman City Attorney 1 if 3 I iEf d 8 i I Y Ii I 1 Professional Services Agreement for Tax Increment Finance District Consultant Services 4, FY2016—FY 2017 Page H of 11 0 I 1 i I Attachment A SCOPE OF SERVICES The City requests technical assistance in support of its various tax increment financing (TIF)programs and activities associated with its urban renewal,technology and industrial districts and potential targeted economic development district(s) (TEDD). Community Development Services of Montana(CDS) is responsible for advising the City on maximizing the economic development potential of the City's TIF districts, as appropriate, within the City of Bozeman. This may include, but not be limited to, support for program review, modification and development,project review modification and development,bonding assistance, District creation, utilization, sun-setting and/or modification, urban renewal and TED districts, workshops, presentations and other support within the City's five Tax Increment Financing Districts including, the Northeast Urban Renewal District, the South Bozeman Technology District, the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal District, the Downtown Urban Renewal District and the North Park Industrial District. Specific services within the Districts may include, among other tasks, assisting the City and associated advisory boards in: • Support in setting District(s) goals and objectives; • Preparing and submitting documents related to bonding a District or Districts; • Preparing and submitting documents related to sun-setting, establishing or modifying a District or Districts; • Making presentations to various advisory boards, community groups,city staff and the Bozeman City Commission; and • Providing on-going programmatic and technical assistance and referrals. CDS Principal and Subcontractor(s) and their respective hourly rates: Janet Cornish, Principal $80.00/hr. Lanette Windemaker, AICP Community Planner and Subcontractor $80.00/hr. In addition, the CDS will be reimbursed for expenses, i.e. travel and misc. expenses, associated with the fulfillment of the agreement. The above-referenced general scope may be applied to several projects within the City's TIF districts and may require additional approvals and subsequent task orders which may be negotiated over a period of time. Task orders will be used to establish individual project budgets and scopes. The contract terms are for one year from the effective date of the executed contract.