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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 50012 CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT N0. (D >PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FORT WORTH AND DR. MONICA AZZOLINI This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home rule municipal corporation, and MONICA AZZOLINI, DVM. ("Contractor"), an individual, each individually referred to as a"party" and collectively referred to as the "parties." AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS: The Agreement documents shall include the following: 1. This Professional Services Agreement; 2. Exhibit A—Scope of Services; 3. Exhibit B—Payment Schedule; and Exhibits A and B, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits A or B and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Contractor hereby agrees, with good faith and due diligence, to provide the City with veterinary services Specifically, Contractor will perform all duties outlined and described in the Statement of Work, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes, and further referred to herein as the "Services." Contractor shall perform the Services in accordance with standards in the industry for the same or similar services. In addition, Contractor shall perform the Services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. If there is any conflict between this Agreement and Exhibit A, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. 2. TERM. This Agreement shall commence on November 1, 2017 and shall terminate on October 31, 2018, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. In addition, the term may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties, for up to four additional one-year terms. No compensation in excess of the agree amount will be paid without approval by the City Council in accordance with the City Charter, City Code and Procurement Policies. 3. COMPENSATION. City shall pay Contractor an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 for the duration of this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit OFFICIAL RECORD Professional Services Agreement-Dr.Azzolini CITY 3 I TAW FT.WORTH,TX Schedule, which is incorporated for all purposes herein, and subject to appropriation of sufficient funds by the City Council. The City shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Contractor not specified by this Agreement unless the City first approves such expenses in writing. There is no guarantee expressed or implied as to the minimum quantity of work that the City is obligated to provide or the minimum compensation to be paid under this Agreement. This Agreement is not intended to establish an exclusive provider relationship and the City retains the right to retain the services of other providers of veterinary services. Contractor retains the right to provide veterinary services to other persons or entities. The Contractor shall provide monthly invoices to the City. Invoices shall contain a detailed breakdown to include: type of service performed, date work performed, internal services provided, and eternal supplies provided. Payment of services rendered shall be due within thirty (30) days of the uncontested performance of the particular services so ordered and receipt by the City of Contractor's invoice for payment of same. In the event of a disputed or contested billing, only that portion so contested may be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion will be paid. No interest will accrue on any contested portion of the billing until mutually resolved. City will exercise reasonableness in contesting any billing or portion thereof. Acceptance by Contractor of payment shall operate as and shall release the City from all claims or liabilities under this Agreement for any related to, done or furnished in connection with the services for which payment is made, including any act or omission of the City in connection with such services. 4. TERMINATION. 4.1. Written Notice. City may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by providing the other party with 30 days' written notice of termination. 4.2 Non-appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due 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 have been appropriated. 4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Contractor for Services actually rendered up to the effective date of termination and Contractor shall continue to provide City with Services requested by City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Professional Services Agreement-Dr.Azzolini Page 2 of 14 5. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. 5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Contractor hereby warrants to City that Contractor has made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Contractor's Services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Contractor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing. 5.2 Confidential Information. Contractor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third parry without the prior written approval of City. 5.3 Unauthorized Access. Contractor shall store and maintain City Information in a secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City Information in any way. Contractor shall notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event, Contractor shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure. 6. RIGHT TO AUDIT. Contractor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of Contractor involving transactions relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Contractor agrees that City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give Contractor not less than ten(10) days written notice of any intended audits. Contractor further agrees to include in all its subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, until expiration of three (3) years after final payment of the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor involving transactions related 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 work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. City shall give subcontractor not less than ten (10) days written notice of any intended audits. Professional Services Agreement-Dr.Azzolini Page 3 of 14 7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is expressly understood and agreed that Contractor shall operate as an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement, Contractor shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, consultants and subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, servants, Contractors and subcontractors. Contractor further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor. It is further understood that City shall in no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Contractor or any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Contractor. Neither Contractor, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Contractor shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City. Contractor shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors. Contractor waives and releases the City from any claims related to classification or alleged misclassification as an independent contractor, including but not limited to claims relating to taxes, insurance, overtime and benefits. Contractor further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between the City and the Contractor. Both parties acknowledge and agree that this is a non-exclusive Agreement; Contractor is free to perform veterinary services for other clients and the City is free to contract with other veterinarians. In performing obligations and duties under this Agreement, Contractor is expected to exercise his independent judgement and discretion as a veterinarian license by the State of Texas. 8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION. 8.1 LIABILITY - CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. 8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION- CONTRACTOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROMAND AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR Professional Services Agreement-Dr.Azzolini Page 4 of 14 ASSERTED, 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, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. 9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING. 9.1 Assignment. Contractor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Contractor under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Contractor under this Agreement prior to the effective date of the assignment. 9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, subcontractor shall execute a written agreement with Contractor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor shall agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. Contractor shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract and a copy of subcontractor's insurance certificate(s) in accordance with the specifications in Section 10.2 of this Agreement, including but not limited to the endorsement naming the City as an additional insured and the waiver of subrogation. 10. INSURANCE. Contractor shall provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement of any work pursuant to this Agreement: 10.1 Coverage and Limits (a) Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 - Each Occurrence $2,000,000 - Aggregate (b) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis $250,000 - Bodily injury per person $500,000 - Bodily injury per occurrence $100,000 - Property damage Professional Services Agreement-Dr.Azzolini Page 5 of 14 Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by Contractor, its employees, agents, representatives in the course of providing Services under this Agreement. "Any vehicle" shall be any vehicle owned, hired and non- owned. (c) Worker's Compensation (If Contractor's employees are used in the performance of the Agreement): Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other state workers' compensation laws where the work is being performed Employers' liability $100,000 - Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence $100,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; each employee $500,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit (d) Professional Liability(Errors & Omissions): $300,000- Each Claim Limit $900,000 - Aggregate Limit The above described Professional Liability coverage is required for each licensed veterinarian performing any duties under the Agreement. Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements. Coverage shall be claims-made, and maintained for the duration of the Agreement and for two (2) years following completion of Services provided. An annual certificate of insurance shall be submitted to City to evidence coverage. 10.2 General Requirements (a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies shall name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term City shall include its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to the contracted Services. (b) The workers' compensation policy shall include a Waiver of Subrogation (Right of Recovery) in favor of City. (c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage shall be provided to City. Ten (10)days' notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium.Notice shall be sent Professional Services Agreement-Dr.Azzolini Page 6 of 14 to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same address. (d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required. (e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement. (f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Contractor has obtained all required insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Contractor proceeding with any work pursuant to this Agreement. 11. LICENSES AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS. Contractor agrees that in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and that any work it produces in connection with this Agreement will also comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If City notifies Contractor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct the violation. Contractor certifies and warrants that on the day any work is to commence under this Agreement and during the duration of the Agreement, contractor shall have and maintain all of the current, valid and appropriate federal, state, and local licenses and permits necessary for the provision of services under this Agreement. Contractor shall notify City within twenty-four(24) hours of any lapse, revocation, or actual or proposed disciplinary action by a licensing authority with regard to Contractor or any employee. Contractor also certifies that if any employee or subcontractor is used in the performance of this Agreement, that such employee or subcontractor shall have and maintain all of the current, valid, and appropriate federal, state and local licenses and permits necessary for the provision of services under this Agreement. 12. NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT. Contractor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Contractor's duties and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES Professional Services Agreement-Dr.Azzolini Page 7 of 14 FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY CONTRACTOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORSS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM. 13. NOTICES. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other party, its agents, employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: To CITY: To CONTRACTOR: City of Fort Worth Monica Azzolini, D.V.M. Attn: Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager 200 Texas Street 1106 Driftwood Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 Euless, TX 76040 Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at same address 14. RESERVED. 15. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities. 16. NO WAIVER. The failure of 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 City's or Contractor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. 17. GOVERNING LAW/VENUE. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this Agreement, Professional Services Agreement-Dr.Azzolini Page 8 of 14 venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. 18. 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. 19. FORCE MAJEURE. 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 government law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other similar causes. 20. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement. 21. REVIEW OF COUNSEL. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or Exhibits A and B. 22. AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS/EXTENSIONS. No amendment, modification, or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative of each party. 23. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including Exhibits A and B, contains the entire understanding and agreement between City and Contractor, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement. 24. COUNTERPARTS. Professional Services Agreement-Dr.Azzolini Page 9 of 14 This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument. 25. WARRANTY OF SERVICES. Contractor warrants that its Services will be of a professional quality and conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the Services are completed. In such event, at Contractor's option, Contractor shall either(a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re-perform the Services in a manner that conforms with the warranty, or (b) refund the fees paid by City to Contractor for the nonconforming Services. 26. IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT. City actively supports the Immigration & Nationality Act (INA) which includes provisions addressing employment eligibility, employment verification, and nondiscrimination. Contractor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of all employees who perform work under this Agreement. Contractor shall complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9), maintain photocopies of all supporting employment eligibility and identity documentation for all employees, and upon request,provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Contractor shall establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no Services will be performed by any employee who is not legally eligible to perform such Services. Contractor shall provide City with a certification letter that it has complied with the verification requirements required by this Agreement. Contractor shall indemnify City from any penalties or liabilities due to violations of this provision. City shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Contractor. 27. 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. This Agreement and any amendment hereto, may be executed by any authorized representative of Contractor whose name, title and signature is affixed to this Agreement. Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any amendment hereto. IN WI ESWHE OF, a parties--hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples this ayof , 20 [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] Professional Services Agreement-Dr.Azzolini Page 10 of 14 CITY OF FORT WORTH: CONTRACTOR MONICA AZZOLINI,DVM - By: By: Name: Monica Azzoli i DVM Name: Perriando Costa Title:lj�k Title: Assistant City Manager Date: � Az 17 Date: /7 1 — SCOPE A:'NIDI F ES APPR VE By: ame: Tim Morton, D.V.M. Title:Assistant Director,Code Compliance APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ATTEST: T. LEGY: RT ' � ` By: �.� /� y: UfX ame: �agay e, �j� Name: Me R aas 1ytTitle: cre S Title: W. Assistant City Attorney �,(1-� •• - • '..! 77 CONTRACT COMPLIANCE 'DIANA 43FR By signing 1 acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract.,inc luding ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. By: Name: 1� Title: CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: M&C: C-28451 Professional Services Agreement-Dr.Azzolini Page 11 of 14 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH,TX This rest of this page left intentionally blank Professional Services Agreement-Dr.Azzolini Page 12 of 14 d EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES Perform spay/neuter surgery,recovery, discharge and other tasks associated with spay/neuter procedures. Animals will be selected for surgery by City employees. The Contractor(veterinarian) will conform to all surgical standards as dictated by the Texas Veterinary Medical Practices Act. Follow-up care shall be provided by the Contractor. Prices for pet sterilization included within this Agreement are comprehensive. They include and assume: 1. All veterinary staff is fully licensed and insured within Texas to practice veterinary medicine. 2. All drug and pet sterilization records will be recorded and will be maintained by the City as required by Texas law. 3. All soft goods (materials, drugs and supplies)required for the sterilization of identified pets will be provided by the City. This Agreement also assumes Contractor's use of existing City materials (the use of large items at the shelter, including, but not limited to, Fort Worth Animal Care and Control (FWACC)pet carriers for surgery transport or surgical lights,tables, anesthesia machines and oxygen concentrators, mops and cleaning materials)when surgeries are done onsite at the shelter. 4. Shelter staff will fill out surgery forms for animals to accurately track all services and provide surgery documentation for each animal serviced. 5. Contractor will have the ability to decline animals the Contractor determines are not good surgery candidates at all times. NO in heat or pregnancy fees will be assessed. 6. FWACC kennel staff will monitor animals daily during cage cleaning post-surgery and alert Contractor of any concerns staff have about animals post-surgery as soon as problems develop. Post-surgical issues will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Professional Services Agreement—Dr.Azzolini Page 13 of 14 EXHIBIT B PAYMENT SCHEDULE Fees: Veterinarian services during the normal operating hours of the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Adoption Center shall be compensated at Sixty Five Dollars and Sixty Cents ($65.60)per hour for services outlined in the Scope of Work(Attachment A). Compensation shall not exceed One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00)without a duly authorized amendment to the Contract. The Contractor will utilize ACC's supplies and materials when performing veterinarian services on-site. Professional Services Agreement— Dr.Azzolini Page 14 of 14 Addendum 1 to Professional Services Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and Monica Azzolini, DVM The Parties agree that this addendum is incorporated into the Professional Services Agreement as though it were included at the time Monica Azzolini, DVM signed the agreement. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH COMPANIES BOYCOTTING ISRAEL Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and(2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that Contractor.- (1) ontractor:(I) does not boycott Israel, and(2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. Signature Title Date Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORTT11- i COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/24/2017 REFERENCE ** 23Veterinary Services Dr. DATE: 10/24/2017 NO C-28451 LOG NAME: Azzolini CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO HEARING: SUBJECT. Authorize Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Monica Azzolini, DVM for Veterinary Services for the Code Compliance Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $120,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2018 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Monica Azzolini, DVM for veterinary services for the Code Compliance Department in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 annually for an initial term of one year and the option to renew for four additional one-year terms. DISCUSSION: The Code Compliance Department's Animal Care and Control Division will use this Professional Services Agreement to provide care for animals housed in the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Adoption Center. Services performed will be spay/neuter surgeries, recovery, discharge and other tasks associated with spay/neuter procedures for adopted and reclaimed animals. Services will be provided on a supplemental basis. AGREEMENT TERMS - Upon City Council approval, the initial one-year term of this Contract shall begin November 1, 2017 and expire October 31, 2018. This Agreement may be renewed for up to four additional one-year terms at the City' s option. No compensation in excess of the agreed upon amount will be paid without approval by the City Council in accordance with the City Charter, City Code and Procurement Policies. M/WBE OFFICE -A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by Code Compliance and approved by the M/WBE Office, in accordance with the BDE Ordinance, because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that funds are appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget within the General Fund for this purpose. Prior to any expenditure being made, the Code Compliance Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. TO Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID —L ID Year (Reference 2) FROM _ Fund Department y rtment Account Project Program Activit Budget Reference# Amount j ID ID T�� Year I (Chartfield 2) Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122) Originating Department Head: Brandon Bennett (6345) Additional Information Contact: Brandon Bennett (6345) ATTACHMENTS Form 1295 Dr Azzolini.pdf PSA 2017 Dr Azzolini DVM Final.pdf CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295 10fi Complete Nos.l-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. 2017-266944 Monica Azzolini Euless,TX United States Date Filed: 2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party tot the contract for which the form is 09/29/2017 being filed. Fort Worth Care and Animal Control 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 47124 Veterinary Services Nature of interest 4 Name of Interested Party City,State,Country(place of business) (check applicable) Controlling Intermediary 5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. 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