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RECEIVED CONTRACT NO.
SEP 212018 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into
by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH (the "City"), a home rule municipal corporation,
acting by and through Jay Chapa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and JOHN E. REID
AND ASSOCIATES, INC., ("Contractor") acting by and through Joseph Buckley, its duly authorized
President. For purposes of this Agreement, the term Contractor shall include Contractor, its authorized
representatives, officers, employees, and instructors who provide services on Contractor's behalf. The
term City shall include its authorized representatives,officers, employees,and directors.
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Professional Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A—Scope of Services;
3. Exhibit B—Facility Use Requirements
4. Exhibit C—Verification of Signature Authority Form.
Exhibits A, B and C 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,
B, and C and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions
of this Agreement shall control.
1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor agrees to conduct "The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced
Interrogation Techniques"("REID")training for law enforcement personnel beginning on December 4,2018,
and ending on December 7, 2018 ("Services'). Each day, Contractor shall provide training from 8:00 am to
3:00 pm, Central Standard Time. Services shall be performed at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Training
Complex located at 511 W.Felix Street,Fort Worth,Texas 76115("Premises").
Exhibit "A," - Scope of Services more specifically describes the services to be provided
hereunder.
2.0 TERM
This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by both parties and shall expire on December
7,2018 at 11:59pm,unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
3.0 COMPENSATION
Cost for Services shall be$575.00 per student enrolled("Enrollment fee") in the training. The City
shall be entitled to one(1)free slot for every five(5)students registered in the class regardless of whether the
enrolled student is employed by City. (Under no circumstances shall City be held liable for the Enrollment
fees of any attendee of the training that is not employed by City.) However,the maximum amount to be paid
to Contractor by City for all services provided pursuant to or in relation to this Agreement shall not exceed
eleven thousand, five hundred dollars ($11,500.00). Except for Enrollment fees, Contractor shall not be
entitled to receive any compensation or money from City forFOFFICIAL
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requests and approves in writing the additional costs for such services.
Payment for Services shall be due within thirty (30) days of uncontested performance of the
particular services so ordered and receipt by the City of Contractor's invoice for payment.
4.0 TERMINATION
4.1. Written Notice. City or Contractor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any
reason by providing the other party with 10 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. Upon termination of this Agreement for any
reason,Contractor shall provide City with copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared
under this Agreement. In the event Contractor has received access to City Information or data as a
requirement to perform services hereunder,Contractor shall return all City provided data to City in a machine
readable format or other format deemed acceptable to City.
5.0 ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
The City shall be responsible for providing the classroom facilities and audio/visual equipment
needed by Contractor.The City shall not be required to purchase any new audio/visual equipment.Contractor
agrees to provide the City a list of necessary audio/visual equipment needed at least two(2)weeks prior to the
start of Services. The City agrees to notify contractor of any equipment that is not available within two days
of receiving the Contractor's list of necessary equipment. Contractor also agrees to provide the City with
information regarding the classroom size necessary to conduct the training at least two(2)weeks prior to the
start of Services.
The minimum enrollment for Services is 10 (ten) participants. If, the enrollment minimum is not
met,the parties agree to confer in good faith regarding whether to reschedule or cancel the Services.
The City requires a two(2) week notification prior to the scheduled training if changes are made
to the contractor's course schedule or materials.
Contractor will provide at least one (1) qualified instructor ("Instructor") for the training program
who will facilitate the Services.
Contractor agrees to provide each registered course participant with course materials and supplies
pertinent to the subject areas to be covered.
Contractor is not required to report training hours to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
(TCOLE)for all participants.
Contractor is required to provide all participants certificates of completion to include:
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• Participant Name
• Course Name
• Course Date
• Total Training Hours
The City shall report training hours to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
(TCOLE) for all City of Fort Worth participants who have a valid TCOLE PID number. The
Contractor must provide the following information to the City:
• Instructor Biography(ies)
• Course Syllabus/Schedule
6.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
6.1 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.
6.2 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 party without the prior written approval of City.
6.3 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.
7.0 ACCESS
The access granted to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited to the property
defined as Premises in Section 1 of this Agreement. Contractor shall be escorted by a City employee at all
times while on Premises. The City employee escorting Contractor must be authorized to access Criminal
Justice Information Services ("CJIS") protected data. The parties acknowledge and understand that the
Premises contains one or more areas where CJIS protected data is viewed, modified, and used.
Furthermore, the parties acknowledge that Federal and State law set forth the access requirements for
CJIS protected data. The parties agree to comply with all Federal and State law requirements regarding
access to CJIS protected data.
Contractor shall sign in and out at the front desk of Premises upon entry. Contractor shall carry a
valid photo lD while on Premises.
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8.0 RIGHT TO AUDIT
Contractor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under
this contract, 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. City shall give
Contractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
9.0 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 subContractor of Contractor. Neither Contractor,nor any officers, agents,
servants, employees or subContractor 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 subContractor.
10. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
10.1 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.
10.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - CONTRACTOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS
OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR 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.
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10.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION—Contractor agrees to defend,
settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against City for infringement of any
patent, copyright, trade mark,trade secret, or similar property right arising from City's use of the
software and/or documentation in accordance with this Agreement, it being understood that this
agreement to defend, settle or pay shall not apply if City modifies or misuses the software and/or
documentation.So long as Contractor bears the cost and expense of payment for claims or actions
against City pursuant to this section, Contractor shall have the right to conduct the defense of any
such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or
compromise any such claim; however, City shall have the right to fully participate in any and all
such settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect City's interest, and City agrees to
cooperate with Contractor in doing so. In the event City, for whatever reason, assumes the
responsibility for payment of costs and expenses for any claim or action brought against City for
infringement arising under this Agreement, City shall have the sole right to conduct the defense of
any such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or
compromise any such claim; however, Contractor shall fully participate and cooperate with City in
defense of such claim or action. City agrees to give Contractor timely written notice of any such
claim or action, with copies of all papers City may receive relating thereto. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, City's assumption of payment of costs or expenses shall not eliminate Contractor's duty
to indemnify City under this Agreement. If the software and/or documentation or any part
thereof is held to infringe and the use thereof is enjoined or restrained or, if as a result of a
settlement or compromise, such use is materially adversely restricted, Contractor shall, at its own
expense and as City's sole remedy, either: (a) procure for City the right to continue to use the
software and/or documentation; or (b) modify the software and/or documentation to make it non-
infringing, provided that such modification does not materially adversely affect City's authorized
use of the software and/or documentation; or (c) replace the software and/or documentation
with equally suitable, compatible, and functionally equivalent non-infringing software and/or
documentation at no additional charge to City; or (d) if none of the foregoing alternatives is
reasonably available to Contractor terminate this Agreement, and refund all amounts paid to
Contractor by City, subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all remedies available
to City under law.
11.0 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
11.1 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.
11.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, sub Contractor shall execute a
written agreement with Contractor referencing this Agreement under which sub Contractor 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.
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12.0 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:
12.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000- Each Occurrence
$1,000,000- Aggregate
12.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability policy 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) 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 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.
(c) 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 raring is
below that required,written approval of Risk Management is required.
(d) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance documentation shall
not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(e) 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.
13.0 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.
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14.0 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 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.
15.0 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 The CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Jay Chapa
Assistant City Manager
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth TX 76102-6311
Facsimile: (817)392-8502
With a copy to the City Attorney's Office at the same address and to:
Contract Compliance Specialist
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
505 W. Felix St.
Fort Worth,TX 76115
To CONTRACTOR:
John E.Reid and Associates,Inc.
209 W.Jackson Blvd., Suite 400
Chicago,IL 60606
Phone: (312) 583-0701
16.0 SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES
Neither City nor Contractor shall,during the term of this Agreement and additionally for a period
of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ, whether as employee or independent
Contractor , any person who is or has been employed by the other during the term of this Agreement,
without the prior written consent of the person's employer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision
shall not apply to an employee of either party who responds to a general solicitation of advertisement of
employment by either party.
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17.0 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.
18.0 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.
19.0 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,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.
20.0 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.
21.0 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.
22.0 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.
23.0 REVIEW OF COUNSEL
The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have had the opportunity to review and
revise 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," `B,"or"C."
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24.0 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.
25.0 ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including Exhibits A, B and C 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.
26.0 COUNTERPARTS.
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.
27.0 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.
28.0 IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT
Contractor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform
work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9).
Upon request by City, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility
documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Contractor shall adhere to
all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will
be performed by any Contractor employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services.
CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY
PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY
CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR
LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Contractor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement for violations of this provision by Contractor.
29.0 OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT.
City shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports, work papers, procedures, guides, and
documentation which are created, published, displayed, and/or produced solely and exclusively for the
services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City shall be the sole
and exclusive owner of all copyright, patent,trademark,trade secret and other proprietary rights in and to
the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product shall inure to the benefit of City from the date of
conception, creation or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of expression (whichever
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occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product shall be considered a "work-made-for-hire"
within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. If and to the extent such Work Product, or
any part thereof, is not considered a "work-made-for-hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of
1976, as amended, Contractor hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right,title and interest in and
to the Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret,
and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration, free
from any claim,lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto on the part of City.
30.0 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 on the Verification of Signature Authority Form, which is attached hereto as Exhibit
"B." Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this
Agreement or any amendment hereto.
31.0 CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP
Contractor shall notify City's Purchasing Manager,in writing,of a company name,ownership, or
address change for the purpose of maintaining updated City records. The president of Contractor or
authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating changes in a company name or ownership must
be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the
state indicating such change, copy of the board of director's resolution approving the action, or an
executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the specified documentation so may
adversely impact future invoice payments.
32.0 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT 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) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the
contract.
(signature page follows)
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EXECUTED on this,thj5;4L)Jday 2018.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, JOHN E. REID AND ASSOCIATES,
INC.
By: By:
Jay Chapa David Buckley
Assistant City Manager Board Member
Date: Date:
A P�PP RN 0 VV A L�RE I C 0�MM E N BY:
By.
Joel F.Fitzgerald
Chief of Police
Date:. /-4
APPROVED AS TO
FORM AND EGAJLITY-
By.
Thomas R.Hansen
Assistant City Attorney
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BY:
Ma lf J.kays-k-J)"
City Secretary /
Form 1295 Certification No:NOT REO 112ED
This agreement does not require City Council approval.
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible
for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including
ensuring all peffbnance and reporting requirements.
Officer 4mes Dunn
Fort W Police Officer OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH,TX
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EXHIBIT A—SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF WORK
John E. Reid & Associates Inc.
209 W Jackson Blvd Suite 400 Chicago IL 60606
312-583-0700 800-255-5747
LESSON PLANS AND OBJECTIVES
Course Title: "The Reid Technique of Investigative
Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation Techniques®'
Total Hours: 4-day seminar—24 hours
DAY 1;AM 3 HOURS
Introduction
I. Course Purpose
A. Provide the finest training available on interviewing and
interrogation
11. Course Objectives
A. Provide the fundamentals necessary to conduct a proper
interview and interrogation
B. To provide a structured frame of reference for those
interviewers who have some experience but also may not have
had any formal training in the area.
C. Improve the efficiency of all participants in obtaining the
truth from suspects,witnesses and victims in a legally
acceptable manner
Ill. Course Content Overview
IV. Distinguishing between interviews and interrogations
A. Interviews trying to determine whether suspect committed
issue under investigation
I
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B. Interrogation-reasonably sure suspect committed issue
under investigation and trying to get them to admit it.
V. Legal Aspects of Interviewing and Interrogation
(16 page supplement to be used by students as homework assignment)
A. Miranda
B. Confession voluntariness
C. Legal status of trickery and deceit
D. Accusatory confrontation
VI. What makes an excellent interviewer/interrogator
VII. Room Setting—how to set up the interview/interrogation room to
make it more conducive to reading behavior and eliciting information
BEHAVIOR SYMPTOM ANALYSIS
I. Introduction
A. Definition
1. Verbal
2, Paralinguistic
3. Non-verbal
B. How to use behavior symptoms during interviews and
interrogations.
C. 5 Principles of behavior symptom analysis.
11. External factors influencing behavior symptoms
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A. How important is issue to suspect?
B. What types of suspect are you dealing with?
C. Nature of the issue under investigation and howthat may affect
the subject's behavior.
D. Control over the suspect
DAY 1: PM 3 HOURS
III. Internal factors influencing behavior
A. Intelligence
B. Emotional stability
C. Juveniles
D. Cultural differences
E. Medical
IV. Manner of observation and evaluating behavior symptoms—the
fundamental rules to follow to accurately interpret a suspects
behavior
BEHAVIORAL ATTITUDES
A. Attitudes common to both truthful and deceptive suspects
B. Attitudes common to Truthful Suspects
C. Attitudes common to Deceptive Suspects
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POSTURES
Non-verbal behavior symptoms indicative of truth or deception
1. Body Postures
A. Truthful
B_ Deceptive
11. Gestures and movements indicative of deception
A. Deceptive try to retreat from threatening situations
B. Physical activities to reduce tension associated with lying
1) Posture changes
2) Personal &grooming gestures
3) Protective gestures
4) External gestures
III. Facial expressions—provide help identifying the emotional state of
the subject
IV. Eye contact
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DAY 2:AM 3 HOURS
VERBAL BEHAVIOR SYMPTOMS INDICATIVE
OF TRUTH OR DECEPTION
I. Four basic Principles of verbal behavior symptoms
II. Thirteen Guidelines for distinguishing between truthful and deceptive
verbal responses
PARALINGUISTIC BEHVIOR SYMPTONS
I. Significance of paralinguistic communication
11. Four basic guidelines for evaluating paralinguistic behavior
BAITING TECHNIQUE
I. The baiting technique is a non-aocusatory question asked during the
Interview in which the interviewer implies the possible existence of
incriminating evidence for the purpose of enticing the subject to
change or consider changing a previous statement.
A. Procedures
1. Obtain appropriate commitment
2. Establish credibility of bait question
3. Explanation of real or fictitious evidence
4. Introductory phrases
5. Face saver
B. Specific use of baiting technique to break suspect's
alibi
C. Additional baiting suggestions for unique investigations
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BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS INTERVIEW
I. Preparation prior to the interview
A. Factual Analysis
B. Gathering and analyzing the facts
C. "Subject Information Sheet"-work form to profile characteristics
of criminal behavior
D. Decisions prior to conducting the interview
E. Preparing the suspect for the interview
F. Determining the sequence of the interviews
11. BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
(A non-accusatory interview in which a structured set of questions
are asked, some of which are for the purpose of eliciting verbal and
non-verbal behavior indicative of truth or deception)
111. Benefits of conducting the interview prior to any interrogation
DAY 2: PM 3 HOURS
IV The structure of the interview--Types of questions asked in the
interview
1. Non-threatening questions
2. Investigative questions
3. Behavior provoking questions
1. Reason for interview
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2. HistoryNou
3. Suspicion of others
3A. Suspicion (anyone name you)
4. Vouch for others
4A_ Vouch for you
5. Attitude
6. Credibility
6Q Credibility (if suspect has been accused)
7. Opportunity
8. Motive
9. Think
10. Objection
11, Punishment
12. Investigative results
13. Second chance
14. Alibi - Details
15. Baiting techniques
(Non-accusatory question where interviewer implies possible
existence of incriminating evidence for purpose of enticing
the suspect)
V. OPTIONAL INTERVIEW (QUESTIONS
1. Any reason someone would name you
2. Who do you think would eliminate you
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3. Have you ever been questioned before(regarding this issue)
4. Has anyone ever approached you
5. Have you ever borrowed..
6. Do you think(other agency)should get involved in investigation
7. What percentage of people do you think(issue)
8. What would be the easiest way for a person(issue)
9. Would a financial audit would it reveal and large purchases etc.
10. If you did this would you tell me?
11. Circumstances question
12. Understand question
13. Discipline question
14. Control question
VI Interview evaluation procedures—Interview tabulation sheet
End of Day 2
DAY 3:AM 3 HOURS
PREPARATION PRIOR TO THE INTERROGATION
A Additional insight from behavior provoking questions
B. Gain additional insight for the interrogation by identifying
what consequence's the suspect fears most. Also identify
the suspects perception regarding the flexibility of the
perceived consequence.
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Step 1 DIRECT POSITIVE CONFRONTATION
A 'I have in this file the results of our investigation into
the(issue). The results of the investigation dearly
indicate that you are the person who(issue)."
B. Behavioral pause to assess the verbal and non-verbal
reaction
C. Transition-'I want to spend some time with you to see
if we can get this thing straightened out
D. Alternative Confrontation approach: "Based on the
results of your interview it indicates you have not told me
the whole truth about the(incident)."
Step 2 THEME DEVELOPMENT
A In a monologue the interrogator proposes to the
suspect reasons and motives that will serve to morally
justify or excuse the suspect's criminal behavior.
B. Principles of theme development
1 Basic rule underlying interrogation—the need to let
the suspect'save face
2. The need to'shift the blame' from the suspect to
someone or something for the crime
3. The importance of contrasting what the suspect did
to something worse
4. Display empathy
C. The theme is developed as to why the suspect
committed the act, not if he committed the act
D. Legal considerations
E. The suspect's behavior indicates the correct theme
F Determine the need the suspect was trying to satisfy
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1. Real Need Crimes
2. Life-Style Need Crimes
3. Impulse Need Crimes
4. Esteem Need Crimes
Discussion of Interrogation Themes for the following types of
crimes;
1. EMPLOYEE THEFT
2. EMBEZZLEMENT
3_ PAYING AND RECEIVING BRIBES
4. CREDIT CARD, CHECK FRAUD
5. IDENTITY THEFT, COUNTERFEITTING
6. BURGLARY/ROBBERY
7. INSURANCE FAUD
8_ SHOPLIFING
DAY 3: PM 3 HOURS
9. RAPE/CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT/
HARASSMENT
10. FLASE CLAIMS OF RAPE, ABDUCTION,
PHYSICAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT
11. SEXUAL CHILD ABUSE
12. ARSON
13, PHYSICAL CHILD ABUSE
14, HOMICIDE/ASSAULTS
15. RECKLESS HOMICIDE
16. DRUG SALES
17. PURCHASE OR POSSESION OF DRUGS
18. USE OF DRUGS DURING WORK
19. DEVELOPING SELLER'S NAME
G. Third Person Themes
1. Proper time to use third person themes
2. Development of third person themes and personal
stories
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3. Third person themes about friend/family member
4. Third person themes about previous case
5. Third person themes about a news event
6. Dialogue in developing third person themes
H. General principles to remember regarding theme
development
End of Day 3
DAY 4: AM 3HOURS
Step 3 HANDLING DENIALS
A. Objectives
B_ Significance of denials at different stages of the
interrogation
C. Telltale introductions of denials
Many deceptive suspects introduce their denials with
permission phrases: "Can I say one thing7'; "Just let
me explain. . . .'; "But. . . ."
B. Discouraging weak denials from being voiced
The interrogator, using verbal statements and nonverbal
gestures, interjects before the words, "I didn't do it'
are voiced.
C. Responding to denials that are voiced
D_ Handling truthful denials—Stepping down the
interrogation
E. Handling deceptive denials
F. Addressing the suspect's verbal challenges
G. Addressing specific denials
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H. Responding to the suspect's request to see evidence
1. Introducing evidence during the interrogation
J. Tactics to gain the suspect's trust and change the
suspects perception
DAY 4: PM 3HOURS
Step 4 OVERCOMING OBJECTIVES
A Definition-An objection is a statement or reason that is
offered to allegedly prove that an accusation is false: "I
don't even own a gun"(in an armed robbery case).
Normally offered by only the guilty
B. Recognizing the Objection;
Introductory phrases are used to indicate an objections:
"that's impossible"; "That's ridiculous'; "I oouldn't
have done that'.
C. Use of the objection to develop a theme:
When the obodon follows, use statement of agreement
or understanding, and use the objection as a support for
your themes
D. Handling logical challenges
E. Common objections heard during the interrogation
Step 5 PROCUREMENT AND RETENTION OF SUBJECT'S
ATTENTION
A Psychological Significance;the suspect is on the
defensive, may withdraw, and focus their thoughts on
punishment.
B. Behavioral signs of psychological withdrawal
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C. General procedure to captivate the suspect's interest;
Interrogator attempts to regain the subject's attention
by intensifying the theme and by establishing physical
closeness.
D. Procedures to get the suspect emotionally or mentally
involved in the theme
1. Use of Rale Reversal
E. Challenge the suspect's values and traits
F. Handling bargaining statements
G. Addressing the suspect's fear of consequences
1. appropriate time to use
2. Indirectly addressing consequences
3. Openly address the consequences
H. Addressing the futility of continued resistance
Step 6 HANDLING SUSPECT'S PASSIVE MOOD
A. Psychological significance;
The suspect is becoming less tense, appears defeated,
is listening to your theme and may begin to cry.
B. Watching for physical signs of defeat
C. Interrogator's response to the suspect's defeated attitude;
Intensify the theme and brief it down to one or two
sentences, underlying the essential elements.
D. Developing insight statements
E. Having the suspect verbalize agreement
C. Begin introducing the components of the alternative
question, while remaining in dose physical proximity.
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Step 7 PRESENTING AN ALTERNATIVE QUESTION
A Definition; An alternative is a question asked of the
suspect, in which the suspect is offered two incriminating
choices concerning some aspect of the crime. Accepting
either choice represents the first admission of guilt
B. Understanding the Alternative;
The alternative should contrast an undesirable action
with a desirable action
C. Offering supporting statements
D. Presenting the Alternative to the suspect
"Did you plan this thing out, or was it just something
that happened on the spur of the moment? I'm sure
that it was on the spur of the moment, wasn't it, Joe?"
E. Handling a denial to the alternative
F. Examples of Alternatives; Extensive list of alternatives is
provided,that can be developed in various criminal
interrogations
Step 8 HAVING THE SUSPECT RELATE THE VARIOUS DETAILS
OF THE OFFENSE
A Establishing the difference between the'admission' and
the'confession'
B. Statement of reinforcement;
"Joe, I was sure that that was the case all along."
C. Initial questions asked of the suspect. Use open ended
questions to obtain details of the offense.
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C. Committing the suspect to the crime. Obtain
corroboration-facts that only the guilty would know.
Step 9 CONVERTING AN ORAL CONFESSION INTO A WRITTEN
CONFESSION
A Use third party to witness the oral confession
B. Forms of written confession_ written by suspect,
written by interrogator, recorded, taken down by
stenographer.
C. Establish voluntariness and full, detailed substantiation
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EXHIBIT B
Facilities Use Requirements for Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
SECTION 1
LOCATION
1.1 Location. City does hereby grant to Contractor the use of certain space within the
following location for the purpose of the "The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and
Advanced Interrogation Techniques" ("REID") training for law enforcement personnel for Fiscal
Year 2019:
1.1.1 Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex 505 W. Felix St. Fort Worth,TX 76115
The Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex shall be referred to as "Complex" throughout this
Exhibit.
1.2 Condition of the Complex. Contractor expressly acknowledges and agrees that it
has conducted a full and complete physical examination of the Complex and hereby accepts the
Complex, AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF WHATEVER
NATURE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IT BEING THE INTENTION OF CITY AND
CONTRACTOR TO EXPRESSLY NEGATE AND EXCLUDE ALL WARRANTIES
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR BY LAW, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SUITABILITY, AND THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, CONTAINED IN OR CREATED BY ANY APPLICABLE LAW OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS.
SECTION 2
USE OF THE COMPLEX
2.1 Contractor may use the Complex to operate the Program in accordance with this
Agreement in support of its mission and for no other purpose.
2.2 Contractor shall only have use of the Complex beginning at 7:00 am on
December 4,2018,and ending on December 7,2018 at 5:00 pm,Central Standard Time.
2.3 In the event of a change in hours or availability of the Complex, such change shall
not give rise to any claim against the City by the Contractor, whether for lost profits, cost,
overhead, or otherwise.
2.4 Contractor may bring onto the Complex any equipment reasonably necessary to
further the intended use of the Complex.
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2.5 Contractor may not use any part of the Complex for any use or purpose that
violates any applicable law, regulations, or ordinance of the United States,the State of Texas, the
County of Tarrant, or the City of Fort Worth, or other lawful authority with jurisdiction of the
Complex.
2.6 Contractor understands and agrees that the parking areas at the Complex are not
for the exclusive use of the Contractor and that the City and the Complex' patrons may use the
parking spaces at any time.
SECTION 3
HOLDOVER TENANCY
3.1 Holdover Tenancy. Unless terminated earlier pursuant the terms of this
Agreement, this Agreement will expire without further notice when the Term expires. Any
holding over by Contractor after the Term expires will not constitute a renewal of the Agreement
or give Contractor any rights in or to the Complex, except as a tenant at will.
SECTION 4
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 In addition to any other duties and responsibilities set forth in this Agreement,
Contractor shall:
4.1.1 Ensure that all Program Participants and any other individual using the
Complex, comply with any and all policies, rules, and regulations governing the
use of the Complex. The City will provide a copy of any such policies, rules, and
regulations within a reasonable time after request by the Contractor.
4.1.2 Contractor and Program Participants shall not remain in the Complex
beyond the Contractor's approved hours, except in instances of eminent danger to
the Program Participants, severe weather conditions, emergencies declared by the
City and other situations determined in the sole discretion of the City.
4.1.3 Notification of changes to Program schedules, including cancellation but
excluding emergencies or Force Majeure Events, must be provided to the City
within 24 hours prior to schedule start time. In case of emergency or Force
Majeure Events, the Contractor must notify the City promptly upon learning of
such emergency or Force Majeure Events.
4.1.4 NOT USE THE COMPLEX FOR ANY PURPOSE NOT SET FORTH IN
THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONDUCTING
ANY UNAUTHORZED BUSINESS.
4.1.6 Report any maintenance or repair needs to the City as soon as practicable.
4.1.7 Contractor agrees to notify City promptly upon the receipt of any claim or
lawsuit brought in connection with any injury, death, or damages at the Complex.
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Contractor agrees to make its officers, representatives, agents, and employees
available to City, at all reasonable times, for any statements and case preparation
necessary for the defense of any claims or litigation for which City may be
responsible hereunder. Contractor shall place language in its contracts with
contractors and subcontractors that contractors shall notify City as required by
Contractor in this subsection.
4.1.12 While City will commission and oversee all repairs, Contractor will
reimburse City for any repairs that are made for any damage that occurs during
Program hours.
4.1.15 City will provide Contractor with necessary keys and security codes for
access to the Complex.
4.1.16 Contractor will notify City immediately if the security of the Complex is
compromised.
4.2 The City will:
4.2.1 Furnish the necessary existing utilities and electrical power
available at the Complex for the ordinary and intended use of such, which
includes lighting, heat and air conditioning, and water. City shall not be
liable or responsible for accidents or unavoidable delays.
4.2.2 Ensure the Complex is suitable for their intended purpose.
4.2.4 Ensure the Complex is ready for set up by Contractor in
accordance with any reasonable requests of the Contractor.
SECTION 5
LIENS
5.1 Contractor shall do no act or make any contract that may create or be the
foundation for any lien upon or interest in any City property. Any such contract or lien
attempted to be created or filed shall be void. Should any purported lien on City property be
created or filed, Contractor, at its sole expense, shall liquidate and discharge the same within ten
(10) calendar days after notice from the City to do so. Should Contractor fail to discharge the
same, such failure shall constitute a breach of this Agreement, and the City shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement immediately. However, Contractor's financial obligation to City to
liquidate and discharge such lien shall survive following termination of this Agreement and until
such a time as the lien is discharged.
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SECTION 6
CARE OF THE COMPLEX
6.1 Contractor, at Contractor's own expense, shall keep the Complex and maintain all
equipment and other properties of City in a safe, sanitary, sightly condition and in good repair
during each Program or scheduled time set forth in this Agreement. Contractor shall restore and
yield said Complex, equipment, and all other properties belonging to the City back to City at the
expiration of each Program or scheduled time set forth in this Agreement in good or better
condition as it existed at the beginning of each Program or schedule time set forth in this
Agreement and in which Contractor found them.
6.2 Contractor will not do or permit to be done any injury or damage to the Complex,
or any part thereof, or permit to be done anything that will damage or change the finish or
appearance of the Complex or the furnishings thereof or any other property belonging to the City
by the erection or removal of equipment or any other improvements, alterations or additions. No
decorative or other materials shall be nailed, tacked, screwed or otherwise physically attached to
any part of the Complex, or to any of the furnishings or fixtures of the City without the prior
written consent of the City.
6.3 Subject to ordinary wear and tear, Contractor will pay the costs of repairing any
damage that may be done to the Complex or any of the fixtures, furniture or furnishings by any
act of Contractor or any of Contractor's officers, representatives, servants, employees, agents,
Program Participants, or anyone visiting the Complex upon the invitation of the Contractor. The
City shall determine, in its sole discretion, whether any damage has occurred, the amount of the
damage and the reasonable costs of repairing the damage, and whether, under the terms of this
Agreement, the Contractor is responsible. City shall be the sole judge of the quality of the
maintenance and/or damage of the Complex, furnishings, fixture or furniture by the Contractor.
The costs of repairing any damage to the Complex shall be immediately due and payable by the
Contractor upon Contractor's receipt of a written invoice from City.
6.4 Subject to the prior written consent of the City, Contractor may place any signs
within the Complex necessary to indicate Contractor's name and location. Any sign shall be
prepared and installed by the Contractor, at the sole cost of Contractor, in accordance with
applicable rules and regulations of the City and in keeping with the Complex' decor. Any
special requirements of Contractor contrary to the above must be made a part of this Agreement
by written amendment.
SECTION 7
FORCE MAJEURE
7.1 If either party is unable, either in whole or part, to fulfill its obligations under this
License due to acts of God; strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances; acts of public
enemies; wars; blockades; insurrections; riots; epidemics; public health crisis; earthquakes; fires;
floods; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission or agency of the
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United States or of any state; declaration of a state of disaster or of emergency by the federal,
state, county, or City government in accordance with applicable law; issuance of an Imminent
Threat Alert or Elevated Threat Alert by the United States Department of Homeland Security or
any equivalent alert system that may be instituted by any agency of the United States; any arrests
and restraints; civil disturbances; or explosion; or some other reason beyond the Party's
reasonable control (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"), the obligations so affected by such
Force Majeure Event will be suspended only during the continuance of such event. If a Force
Majeure Event occurs, the City may, in its sole discretion, close or postpone the opening of its
Complex, parks, or other City-owned and operated properties and facilities in the interest of
public safety and operate them as the City sees fit. Contractor hereby waives any claims it may
have against the City for damages resulting from any such Force Majeure Event.
SECTION 8
RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION
8.1 In providing use of the Complex by Contractor, City does not relinquish the right
to control the management of the Complex, or the right to enforce all necessary and proper rules
for the management and operation of the same. After receiving notice by City, Contractor must
permit City or its agents, representatives, or employees to enter the Complex for the purposes of
inspection; determining whether Contractor is complying with this Agreement; maintaining,
repairing, or altering the Complex; or any other reasonable purpose. During any inspection, City
may perform any obligations that City is authorized or required to perform under the terms of
this Agreement or pursuant to its governmental duties under federal state or local laws, rules or
regulations. In the event of an emergency,no advance notice from City is required.
SECTION 9
LICENSES AND PERMITS
9.1 Contractor shall, at its sole expense, obtain and keep in effect all licenses and
permits necessary for its operations.
SECTION 10
ADDITIONAL DUTIES UPON TERMINATION
In addition to the duties described in the Agreement, Contractor shall comply with the
following upon termination or expiration of the Agreement:
10.1 Prior to the effective date for expiration or termination of the Agreement,
Contractor shall promptly remove all of its personal property; provided, however, Contractor
shall not be obligated to remove any fixtures. Contractor shall also repair any damage to the
Complex that occurred during Contractor's use of the Complex, including, but not limited to, any
damage that Contractor causes during removal of Contractor's property, to the reasonable
satisfaction of the City.
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10.2 If Contractor fails to comply with its obligations in this Section, City may, at its
sole discretion, (i) remove Contractor's personal property and otherwise repair the Complex and
invoice Contractor for City's costs and expenses incurred, such invoice to be due and payable to
City within thirty (30) calendar days of its delivery to Contractor; or (ii) following no less than
thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice to Contractor, take and hold any of Contractor's
personal property as City's sole property; or(iii) pursue any remedy at law or in equity available
to City. If Contractor fails to surrender the Complex to City following termination or expiration,
all liabilities and obligations of Contractor hereunder shall continue in effect until such is
surrendered.
10.3 Upon termination, all funds owed to the City shall be due and payable by the tenth
(10th) calendar day after the effective date of termination.
SECTION 11
ACCESS
11.1 Contractor will only use areas of the Complex that are approved in advance by
City.
11.2 Contractor will assure that Program members adhere to the Program hours set
forth in the Agreement. Earlier access may only be granted by arrangement.
11.3 Notify Program participants that they will not be allowed to congregate or loiter
in front of the main entrance of the Complex or in the parking lot prior to 8:00 pm or after 11:00
pm.
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EXHIBIT C
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form")hereby certifies that the following individuals
and/or positions have the authority to legally bind Vendor and to execute any agreement, amendment or
change order on behalf of Vendor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution,
ordinance or other authorization of Vendor. City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and
representation set forth in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Vendor. Vendor
will submit an updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes to the signatory
authority. City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form that has
been properly executed by Vendor.
Name:
Position:
Signature
Name:
Position:
Signature
Name:
Position:
Signature
Name: A4 guc k/By
Signature of President/CEO
Other Titllee:�ado Q7p
Date:
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