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Home My WebLink AboutContract 37412NTRACT NO LLak MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FORT WORTH AND ARBOR EDUCATION & TRAINING, L.L.C. Outreach/Youth Workforce Development Services for the North Tri-Ethnic Community Center This Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement (Memorandum and Agreement) is made and entered into this the day of August, 2008, by and between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home -rule municipal corporation located in Tarrant, Denton, Parker, and Wise Counties, acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, (hereinafter referred to as the City), and Arbor Education &Training, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company and certified Operator for Youth Services under Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, acting by and through its duly authorized Project Director (hereinafter referred to as Arbor). Purpose Arbor and City have a relationship that effectively links workforce development, community services, and training opportunities in Tarrant County, and share a common interest in helping youth in the community become productive members of the workforce. The purpose of this Memorandum and Agreement is to outline the responsibilities of the parties with respect to workforce development services to be provided at the Northside Tri-Ethnic Community Center site located at 2950 Roosevelt Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76106. History Arbor serves in -school and out -of -school youth ages 16 - 21 who meet the eligibility requirements of the Workforce Investment Act ("WIA"), live at or below the poverty level, and have poor basic skills. Out -of -school youth typically have limited work histories and require guidance in choosing an occupation and securing a career. In -school youth often are at risk of dropping out and benefit from academic enrichment and work -based learning. City through its Parks and Community Services Department serves the general population of Fort Worth by providing recreational, educational, and community resources and activities for all ages. Arbor's Responsibilities In accordance with and subject to the following terms, Arbor will provide an Outreach Specialist (OS) and a Career Specialist (CS) to be housed at the North Tri-Ethnic Community Center (NTECC) in an office designated by the City as referenced herein. • Arbor will provide two staff members whose primary responsibility will be the delivery of Outreach, Career, and Case Management services to WIA-eligible youth. The OS and CS staff members will provide outreach activities which will include job readiness workshops (Project CEO), employment and training opportunities, information and referral to community agencies, and academic/educational resources that are age appropriate for youth 16 — 21. • Arbor will purchase and arrange for installation of telephone, computer, and printing equipment for use in the designated space and will pay all monthly telephone and computer charges associated with use of such equipment. • .Arbor will provide at its own expense program materials, supplies, and copies. Fort Worth and Arbor Education &Training, Inc. FT. WORTH, I Page 1 of 4 • Arbor will maintain its designated office space in a neat and orderly fashion in accordance to the Cleanliness Standards attached in Appendix A. • Arbor will maintain NTECC standards for security, cleanliness, and communication between and among programs housed at NTECC; and cooperate with other NTECC staff and programs. • Arbor will return space used for their program activities to the same neat and clean condition in which they were found before the start of the activity. • Arbor will maintain sole responsibility and liability for its employees and the actions they perform pursuant to this Memorandum and Agreement. City's Responsibilities City agrees to the following regarding the operation of the NTECC facility referenced herein: • City will provide a designated office, including basic utilities, at no charge to Arbor and will also supply Arbor with appropriate facility access through the provision of building keys and/or security codes. • City will not be responsible for any additional security other than what is currently available at NTECC. • City assumes no liability or responsibility for the loss of any personal property or office contents while at the Community Center. • City will allow Arbor to conduct classes and other youth -related activities during the regular Community Center hours with advanced notification and approval from the center coordinator. All program activities must be scheduled with NTECC staff through the Class Reservation System to ensure no conflict with other community center programming. • City agrees to make referrals from the Community Action Partners program and to provide target population demographics and general contact information to support outreach efforts and program design. • City will provide routine cleaning and maintenance of space used by Arbor. • City will maintain cooperative spirit with Arbor program and staff. • City will permit posting of Arbor -related signs and posters to publicize the program. Arbor and City agree to provide the above services detailed within- this Memorandum and Agreement. Both parties agree in the coordination of these service activities to abide by federal, state, and City laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding equal opportunity, Drug -Free Workplace, and financial reporting. Period of Performance: The term of this Memorandum and Agreement shall commence on ��y �`�� 2�Fi and shall continue until such time as terminated in accordance with the Termination paragraph of this Memorandum and Agreement. Modification: Amendments to this Memorandum and Agreement may be proposed by either party and shall take effect on written approval by both parties. OFFICIAL RECORC CITY SECRETAR �° FT. WORTH, TX MOU Between City of Fort Worth and Arbor Education &Training, Inc. Page 2 of 4 Termination: Either party may terminate this Memorandum and Agreement by providing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Independence of Parties: Each party shall operate independently and not as an officer, agent, servant, or employee of the other party. Each party shall have exclusive control of and the exclusive right to control the details of its own performance hereunder, and all persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and Arbor, their officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, or program participants, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Arbor. It is expressly understood and agreed that no officer, agent, employee, or subcontractor of Arbor is in the paid service of City, and neither party's employees shall be considered joint employees. ' Delivery of Notices: Notices to be provided hereunder shall be sufficient if forwarded to the other party by hand delivery or via U.S. Postal Service first class mail, postage prepaid, to the address of the other party shown below: If to City Charles W. Daniels Assistant City Manager City of Fort Worth 1000 1 nrockmorton St. Fort Worth, Texas 76102 (817) 392-6183 With Copy to If to Arbor Tiffany Willis Project Leader Arbor Education &Training, L.L.C. 4709 E. Lancaster Street Fort Worth, Texas 76103 (817) 536-8559 Anthony Meyers Assistant Director Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department 4200 South Freeway, Suite # 2200 Fort Worth, Texas 76115 (817) 871-5775 And Denis McElroy Assistant City Attorney City Attorney's Office 1000 Throckmorton Fort Worth, Texas 76102 (817) 392-2758 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY T. WORTH, TX MOU Between City of Fort Worth and Arbor Education &Training, Inc. Page 3 of 4 All parties acknowledge and understand the above guidelines and agree to the terms of this Memorandum and Agreement as evidenced by the signatures below. Arbor Education &Training, Inc.: i ittany vynus Project L`eaIder City of Fort Worth W. Daniels nt City Manager ATTEST: Marty Hendrix City Secretary Date: Date: RAPPROVA�D f'flM ® EGALITY: De�!i C. McElr Assistant City. torney No M& C Required OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX MOU Between City of Fort Worth and Arbor Education &Training, Inc. Page 4 of 4