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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreements/Contracts - BOCCy 212 Grant County Economic Development Council 2020 MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day by and between the Grant County, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as the "MUNICIPALITY", and Grant County Economic Development Council, hereinafter referred to as the "AGENCY". THEREFORE, it is hereby covenanted and agreed as follows: WHEREAS, the MUNICIPALITY desires to have certain services performed as hereinafter set forth requiring specialized skills and other supported capabilities; and WHEREAS, the AGENCY represents that it is qualified and possesses sufficient skills and the necessary capabilities, including technical and professional expertise where required, to perform the services set forth in this contract; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants and performance contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: I. SERVICES The AGENCY shall provide the MUNICIPALITY the services outlined in Building Prosperity. Specific services from Building Prosperity include: improved coordination of federal, state, local and other program services and actions affecting the local economy by facilitating the planning, development and sponsorship of educational workshops and seminars aimed at assisting and improving operations and finances of existing industrial and agriculture business, as well as local governments. The AGENCY shall also provide research and consultation services as necessary and as they are able to aid the MUNICIPALITY in the planning and development of new and expanded programs, services, facilities, utilities and properties. The AGENCY shall provide consultation and assistance as necessary and as they are able in developing proposals for prospective commercial and industrial clients. The AGENCY shall also provide a comprehensive marketing package aimed at highlighting agriculture, commerce and industry, energy resources, education, recreation, tourism, and the quality -of -life in Grant County. II. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS The AGENCY shall submit periodic reports as required by the MUNICIPALITY, which shall include, but not be limited to, a fiscal year revenue and expenditure report, and final annual evaluation report. III. DURATION OF AGREEMENT The terms of this Agreement and the performance of the AGENCY shall commence upon execution of this Agreement and terminate December 31, 2020. The Agreement may be extended or terminated upon mutual agreement between the parties hereto and pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. IV COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT The MUNICIPALITY shall reimburse the AGENCY for the services performed under this Agreement in the amount of $40,000.00, payable within sixty (60) days of invoicing. The MUNICIPALITY will also pay the AGENCY the amount of $20,000.00 ($5,000.00 quarterly payments) payable within sixty (60) days of invoicing for the administration and coordination of the Strategic Infrastructure Program (SIP). V. NOTICES Written notices to each party shall be sent to the following addresses: Grant County Economic Development Council, 6594 Patton Boulevard Northeast, Moses Lake, WA 98837, and to the Grant County, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823 VI. ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS The AGENCY agrees to maintain books and records, and document accounting procedures, which accurately reflect all direct and indirect costs, related to the performance of this Agreement. The AGENCY shall retain all books, records, documents, and other material relevant to this Agreement for three (3) years after its expiration. The AGENCY agrees that the MUNICIPALITY, or its designated agent, shall have full access and right to examine any of said materials at all reasonable times during said period. The AGENCY agrees to the established guidelines requiring that a "Single Audit be conducted for federal funds received in excess of $25,000.00 VII. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The AGENCY, in performance of this Agreement, agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws or ordinances, including standards for licensing, certification, and operation of facilities, programs, and accreditation, and licensing of individuals and any other standards or criteria as described in this Agreement to assure quality of services. VIII. NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT The AGENCY agrees that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the grounds of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or the - ---- presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap; provided that the prohibition against discrimination in employment because of handicap shall not apply if the particular disability prevents the proper performance of the particular worker involved. The AGENCY shall insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without discrimination because of their race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Such action shall include but not be limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and programs for training including apprenticeships. The AGENCY shall take such action with respect to this contract as may be required to ensure full compliance with Chapter 49.60 RCW and applicable federal laws and regulation. IX. NON-DISCRIMINATION IN CLIENT SERVICES A. The AGENCY shall not discriminate, on the grounds of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental of physical disability: (1) Deny any individual any services or other benefits provided this Agreement; (2) Provide any services or other benefits to any individual which are different, or are provided in a different manner, from those provided to others under this Agreement; (3) Subject an individual to segregation or separate treatment in a manner related to his/her receipt of any services or other benefits provided under this Agreement; (4) Deny any individual an opportunity to participate in any program provided by this Agreement through the provision of services or otherwise, or will afford him/her opportunity to do so, which is different from that afforded to others under this Agreement; (5) The AGENCY, in determining (a) the types of services or other benefits to be provided, or (b) the class of individuals to whom, or the situation in which, such services or other benefits will be provided, or (c) the class of individuals to be afforded an opportunity to participate in any services or other benefits, will not utilize criteria or methods of administration which have the discrimination because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap or have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing accomplishment of the objective of this Agreement, with respect to individuals of a particular race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. B. The AGENCY shall take affirmative action to ensure that its facilities and programs are accessible to people with sensory, mental, or physical handicaps. X. INDEMNIFICATION/HOLD HARMLESS All services to be rendered or performed under this Agreement shall be performed or rendered entirely at the AGENCY'S own risk and the AGENCY expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the MUNICIPALITY and all of its officers, agents, employees, or otherwise, from any and all liability, loss, or damage that them may suffer as a result of claims, demands, actions, or damages to any and all persons or property, costs or judgments against the MUNICIPALITY which result form, arise out of, or are in any way connected with the services to be performed by the AGENCY under this Agreement. XI. TERMINATION If the AGENCY fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the MUNICIPALITY may pursue such remedies as are legally available including, but not limited to, the suspension or termination of this Agreement. XII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT The parties agree that this Agreement is the complete expression of the terms hereto and any oral representatives or understandings not incorporated herein are excluded. Further, any modification of this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. INWITNESSWHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement executed this J �� Day of AGENCY: Grant County Economic Development Council Dr. Terry Leas, Brant Mayo, 4xecutie Director IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement executed this wN-tt- Day oft-wy�-ems✓ ZO Lf. MUNICIPALITY: Grant County o"(Nlor, Chai Ci Carter,�Vice-Chir Richard Stevens, Member