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CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO.
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND
FORT WORTH METROPOLITAN BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
This Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort
Worth ("City"), a home-rule municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Texas, acting by and through Jesus Chapa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and the
Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce ("Contractor"), a Texas non-profit
corporation, acting by and through Devoyd Jennings, its duly authorized President and Chief
Executive Officer, each individually referred to as a "party" and collectively referred to as the
"parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce provides
professional services to small minority and women owned businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to contract with Fort Worth Metropolitan
Black Chamber of Commerce on a consulting basis to provide professional services, as outlined
in Exhibit "A",to small minority and women owned businesses and to Fort Worth residents who
are owners of these small businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce has offered to
provide such professional services on a consulting basis with the City to citizens of the City of
Fort Worth;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and
agreements contained herein,the parties hereby covenant and agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Services.
Contractor covenants and agrees to fully perform, or cause to be performed, with good
faith and due diligence, all measurables ("Services") described in the attached Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein for all purposes incident to this Agreement. The Services shall be performed
in accordance with these measurables, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and with the budget,
attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein for all purposes incident to this
Agreement.
2. Term.
Such Services are to be provided for a period beginning October 1, 2016, and ending
September 30, 2017 (the "Term").
3. Fee.
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In consideration of the Services to be performed hereunder by Contractor, City promises
and agrees to pay Contractor $126,504.00 in twelve installments of$10,542.00 to be dispersed
upon submission and approval of monthly reports. There will be no payments remitted for this
FY2016-17 contract term until all monthly reports have been submitted and approved for the
previous contract year.
Contractor will submit electronic monthly report only no later than the 20th of the month
following the month which is reported for services performed by Contractor in performance of
this Agreement using the measurables set forth in Exhibit "A". Each measurable shall be
submitted in an editable excel format and the attachments shall be in the readable .pdf file
formal. The report will include but is not limited to the following: complete name of business,
complete address, complete contact information and the-identification of business services of
those assisted in the measurable; detailed information associated with outreach activities,
capacity enhancements and workshops. When a measurable involves distinct items, a copy of at
least one item must be attached to the report, when the number reported is at least one. If
information is not complete, payment will not be rendered until such completed information is
submitted in each measurable.
If the Contractor deviates from this reporting requirement, the Contractor will be
considered in non-compliance with this Agreement. Any non-compliance by Contractor under
Section 3 of this Agreement may jeopardize the Contractor's ability to receive future funding
from the City.
4. Termination.
Either party may, without or without cause, cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days
written notice to the other party of such intent to terminate. If the City exercises its right to
terminate this Agreement prior to its expiration, Contractor's obligations to the City under this
Agreement shall continue until the date such termination actually takes effect. In the event of
such termination, on the date of termination Contractor shall reimburse to the City all funds it
has received, but not otherwise committed, earned by Services performed, or encumbered by
contract, under this Agreement. If, on the date of termination, Services have been performed by
Contractor but Contractor has not been reimbursed for such Services, City shall reimburse
Contractor for the Services performed up to the date of termination.
5. Monitoring.
Contractor covenants and agrees to fully cooperate with City in monitoring the
effectiveness of the Services, and City shall have access at all reasonable hours to offices and
records of Contractor for the purpose of such monitoring.
6. Independent Contractor.
Contractor shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer,
agent, servant, or employee of the City of Fort Worth. Contractor shall have exclusive control of
and the exclusive right to control the details of the services performed hereunder, and all persons
performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers,
agents, servants, employees, subcontractors and program participants. The doctrine of respondent
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superior shall not apply as between the City and contractor, its officers, agents, servants,
employees, subcontractors, or program participants, and nothing herein shall be construed as
creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor. It is expressly understood
and agreed that no officer, agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor is in the paid service
of the City of Fort Worth.
7. Indemnification.
CONTRACTOR AGREES TO AND SHALL RELEASE CITY, ITS AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL LIABILITY
FOR INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY SUSTAINED
IN CONNECTION WITH OR INCIDENTAL TO PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR
INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF LESSOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR
EMPLOYEES.
CONTRACTOR COVENANTS AND AGREES TO, AND DOES HEREBY,
INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND AT ITS OWN EXPENSE, THE CITY,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY
AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
(INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONTRACTOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO
ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY IUND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION,
PERFORMANCE, OR ATTEMPTED PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND
AGREEMENT, AND/OR THE SERVICES PERFORMED HEREUNDER, EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF THE CITY,ITS OFFICERS A GENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
IN THE EVENT IT IS DETERMINED THAT CONTRACTOR HAS MISUSED,
MISAPPLIED OR MISAPPROPRIATED ALL OR ANY PART OF THE FUNDS
PROVIDED HEREUNDER, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD
HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR
SUITS RESULTING FROM SUCH MISUSE, MISAPPLICATION OR
MISAPPROPRIATION.
Contractor shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a
release and indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same form as above.
This Section 7 shall survive,the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
8. Non-Profit.
If Contractor, as a charitable or nonprofit organization, has or claims an immunity or
exemption (statutory or otherwise) from and against liability for damage or injury, including
death, to persons or property, Contractor hereby expressly waives its rights to plead defensively
such immunity or exemption as against the City.
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9. Assignment.
Contractor shall not assign or subcontract all or any part of its rights, privileges or duties
under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City, and any attempted assignment of
subcontract or same without such prior written approval shall be void and constitute a breach of
this agreement.
10. Compliance with Law.
Contractor, its officers, agents, employees and subcontractors, shall abide by and comply
with all laws, federal, state and local, including all ordinances, rules and regulations of the City
of Fort Worth. It is agreed and understood that, if City calls to the attention of Contractor any
such violation on the part of Contractor or any of its officers, agents, employees or
subcontractors, then Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct such violation.
11. Non-Discrimination.
Contractor, in the execution, performance or attempted performance of this Agreement,
will not discriminate against any person or persons because of disability, age, familial status, sex,
race, religion, color, national origin, transgender, gender identity or gender expression, nor will
Contractor permit its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors to engage in such
discrimination.
This Agreement is made and entered into with reference specifically to Chapter 17,
Article III, Division 3, of the City Code of the City of Fort Worth ("Discrimination in
Employment Practices"), and Contractor hereby covenants and agrees that Contractor, its agents,
employees and subcontractors have fully complied with all provisions of same and that no
employee, or employee-applicant has been discriminated against by the terms of such ordinance
by either Contractor, its agents, employees or subcontractors.
12. Insurance.
a. Contractor shall furnish a certificate of insurance as proof that it has secured and
paid for a policy of public liability insurance covering all public risks incident to or in connection
with the execution, performance, attempted performance or nonperformance of this contract and
agreement.
Such amounts shall be as follows:
Bodily injury or death,per person $250,000
Bodily injury or death, per occurrence $500,000
Property damage,per occurrence $100,000
With the understanding and agreement that such insurance amounts shall be revised
upward at City's option and the Contractor shall revise such amounts within thirty (30) days
following notice to Contractors of such requirements. The City of Fort Worth, its' Officers,
Employees and Volunteers shall be named as an Additional Insured. This insurance shall not be
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canceled, limited in scope or coverage, or non-renewed, unless thirty (30) days prior written
notice has been given to the City of Fort Worth.
b. Contractor further agrees that it shall comply with the Worker's Compensation
Act of Texas and shall provide Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability coverage with
limits consistent with statutory benefits outlined in the Texas Workers' Compensation Act (Art.
8308 — 1.01 et seq. Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat.) and minimum policy limits for Employers' Liability of
$100,000 for each accident/occurrence, $500,000 bodily injury disease policy limit and $100,000
per disease per employee. The policy shall be endorsed with a Waiver of Subrogation on behalf
of the City of Fort Worth.
13. Fiscal FundinL, Out.
In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal
period for any payments hereunder, City will notify Contractor of such occurrence and this
Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were
received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of
the payments herein agreed upon for which funds shall have been appropriated.
14. Audit.
Contractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under this Contract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor involving transactions relating to this
Contract. Contractor agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all
necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in
order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give
Contractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
Contractor further agrees to include in all of its subcontractor agreements hereunder a
provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of
three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine
any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor involving
transactions to the subcontract, and further that City shall have access during normal working
hours to all subcontractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in
order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. City shall give
subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
15. Venue.
Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the execution,
performance, or attempted performance of this Agreement, venue for said action shall lie in
Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort
Worth Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas.
16. Notices.
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Notices to be provided hereunder shall be sufficient if forwarded to the other party by
hand-delivery or via U.S. Postal Service certified mail, postage prepaid, to the address of the
other party shown below:
Mr. Robert Sturns Mr. Devoyd Jennings
Director President and Chief Executive Officer
Economic Development Department Fort Worth Metropolitan Black
City of Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
1150 South Freeway, Suite 106 1150 South Freeway, Suite 211
Fort Worth, Texas 76104 Fort Worth, Texas 76104
(817) 212-2680 (817) 871-6538
With copy to City Attorney's Office at
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
17. Governmental Powers.
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive
or surrender any of its governmental powers.
18. No Waiver.
The failure of the City or Contractor to insist upon the performance of any term or
provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver
of the City's or Contractor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert
any such right on any future occasion.
19. Amendments/Modifications.
No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto
unless such modification, or amendment is set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by
an authorized representative and delivered on behalf of such party.
20. Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the
validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected
or impaired.
21. Force Majeure.
The City and Contractor shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties
and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or
omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control,
including, but not limited to, compliance with any governmental law, ordinance or regulation,
acts of God, acts of omission, fires, strikes, lockouts, national disasters, wars, riots, material or
labor restrictions by any governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other
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similar causes.
22. Contract Construction.
The parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so chooses, its counsel have reviewed
and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party must not be employed in the
interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto.
23. Headings not Controlling.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not
be deemed a part of this Agreement.
24. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when so
executed and delivered shall be considered an original, but such counterparts shall together
constitute one and the same instrument and agreement. Any signature delivered by a party by
facsimile or other electronic transmission (including email transmission of a portable document
file (pdf) or similar image) shall be deemed to be an original signature hereto.
25. Entire Agreement.
This written instrument constitutes the entire agreement by the parties hereto concerning
the work and services to be performed hereunder, and any prior or contemporaneous, oral or
written agreement, which purports to vary from the terms hereof shall be void.
26. Signature Authority.
The person signing this agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to
execute this agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding authority has been
granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. The other
party is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and representation in entering into this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this agreement in multiples in Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas,to be effective October 1, 2016.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH: FORT WORTH METROPOLITAN BLACK
CHAMB R OF COMMERCE
By: � By
Jesus Chapa Devoy enni/Ch-4rLecutive
Assistant City Manager President and Officer
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Guillermo (Will) S. Trevino
Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
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Date:
Form 1295 Certification No.: 2016-110961
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT A
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black
Chamber of Commerce on a consulting basis to provide such services during FY 16-17 as listed
below to small minority and women owned businesses and to Fort Worth residents who are owners
of these small businesses:
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING
a. Establish a curriculum for a business development seminar on business related
subjects for start-up and existing small businesses. Annual No. 35
b. Partner with City of Fort Worth Office of Business Diversity to promote, market and
attend regular business development workshops to enhance education of city
processes by members. Annual No. 4
c. Provide one-on-one counseling to small businesses to include development of business
and marketing plans. Annual No. 50
d. Provide assistance to Fort Worth MBEs (chamber members and non-members) with Bid
Proposals for the City of Fort Worth Annual No. 20
e. Provide Bonding Assistance Annual No. 4
2. PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE
a. *Conduct doing business with public and private entity workshops for small
businesses, particularly City of Fort Worth procurement opportunities to include
fostering capacity enhancement for small businesses via mentorships,joint ventures
and partnerships. Annual No. 3
b. Assist Small & Minority Contractors with construction schedule and access to plans and
specs on Fort Worth Tax Abatement construction projects and 380 Projects
Annual No. 4
c. Conduct outreach activities to encourage business activity Annual No. 15
3. CERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE
a. Provide assistance to firms in completing certification applications
b. Number of firms that received certification through direct assistance from the Chamber
Annual No. 12
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Signature: Fort orth Metropolitan lack Chamber of Commerce Date
Not to include Agenda for Building Capacity (ABC) Events
To: City of Fort Worth Economic Development Department
Office of Business Diversity
Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce EXHIBIT B
1150 South Freeway, Suite#211
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Subject:Budget Request CONTRACT PERIOD
From: October 1, 2016 To: September 30,2016
Funding Level Program Budget
$126,504.00
PERSONAL SERVICES
Salaries $81,257.00
FICA $6,467.00
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Employment Tax—State
Employment Tax— Federal
Worker's Comp
Retirement
SUPPLIES
Office Supplies $2,000.00
Postage
Teaching Aids
Other Operating Expenses
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
Telephone $1,100.00
Electric
Gas
Water/Waste Disposal
Building Lease $9,400.00
Janitorial Services
Office Equipment Rental $10,000.00
Printing $3,200.00
Repairs
Fidelity Bond
Liability Insurance $580.00
Legal & Accounting $4,500.00
Private Auto Allowance — Local $2,000.00
Advertising
Conference & Seminars $6,000.00
Contractural Services
Professional Services
TOTAL $126,504.00
Services Agreem nt between City of Fort Worth and Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
Signature Date: J°-0 Zr 2 o/L,
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FURTWORTH
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/11/2016
REFERENCE ** 17ED BLACKCHAMBERFY16-
DATE: 10/11/2016 NO.: C-27953 LOG NAME: 17
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of
Commerce to Assist Minority and Women Business Enterprises and Small Businesses in
an Amount Not to Exceed $126,504.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with the Fort Worth
Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce in an amount not to exceed $126,504.00 to assist Minority and
Women Business Enterprises and Small Businesses for the period of October 1, 2016 through September
30, 2017.
DISCUSSION:
During the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget process, the City Council approved financial support for the Fort
Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) to continue providing business development
assistance, construction assistance and outreach programs to Minority and Women Business Enterprises
and Small Businesses located in Fort Worth.
The City will pay the Chamber an amount not to exceed $126,504.00 to perform contract measurables.
The contract includes a detailed description of services to be provided and requires monthly reporting.
For several years now, the Chamber has provided counseling to individuals within the Fort Worth area on
the topic of small business development. The Chamber provides program services such as business
development initiatives, outreach, construction assistance that includes bid estimating and related access to
construction estimating software and one-on-one counseling and mentoring. In conjunction with these
programs, the Chamber coordinates monthly business roundtables and other activities designed to help
small business development and growth.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and the adoption of the
Fiscal Year 2017 budget by the City Council to include the above referenced item, funds in the amount of
$117,457.00 will be available in the Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget, as appropriated, of the General
Fund, Economic Development Department for expenses associated with this contract.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head: Robert Sturns (2122663)
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Additional Information Contact: Ossana Hermosillo (2122680)
ATTACHMENTS
BCC 1295 form Notarized.pdf
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 129rJ
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Complete Nos.1-4 and 6 if there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1,2,3,5,and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING
1 Name of business entity filing form,and the city,state and country of the business entity's place Certificate Number:
of business. 2016-110961
Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth, TX United States Date Filed:
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is 09/12/2016
being filed.
City of Fort Worth Date Acknowledged:
3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract,and provide a
description of the services,goods,or other property to be provided under the contract.
ED BLACKCHAMBERFY16-17
Advocacy for MWBE organizations and companies, business development classes/workshops, econmic development support for
Southeas Fort Worth and collaborative economic development efforts through the me
Nature of interest
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Name of Interested Party City,State,Country(place of business) (check applicable)
Controlling I Intermediary
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
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Nolary Public,Stale of Texas
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