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Agreement for Smoke Detector Installation and Related Services
For the Residential Fire H.E.L.P. (Homebound Elderly Lifeline Project) Grant
This Agreement dated January 31, 2008 is between the Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant
County ("MOW" or "Local MOW Provider"), a Texas not -for -profit organization located at 320
South Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 and the City of Fort Worth, acting by and through its
Fire Department ("Local Fire Department" or "FWFD"), located at 1000 Throckmorton, Fort
Worth, Texas 76102 for purposes of providing smoke alarm installation and related services in
conjunction with the Residential Fire H.E.L.P. (Homebound Elderly Lifeline Project) grant
project ("Project") as awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") pursuant
to Grant Award #2006-GT-T6-KO10 ("DHS Grant Award").
1. Project Summary. The Project is designed to promote residential fire safety among
homebound seniors with the goal of reducing injuries and loss of property and life due to fire and
fire -related hazards. The Project consists of severalcomponents, including: a) screenings of the
homes of Meals On Wheels ("MOW") clients, b) MOW client and public education, and c) the
installation and periodic testing of smoke alarms.
2. Term. The Term of this Agreement shall be from date first stated above through the end of
the term of the DHS Grant Award, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement. Either Party may terminate this Agreement with no less than sixty (60) days written
notice to the other Party. Except as otherwise required by law, in the event of premature
termination by either Party, Local Fire Department agrees to return to Local MOW Provider all
MOW work product, materials, documents, data, unused smoke alarms, and other information
related to the Project in its possession. Local Fire Department understands and acknowledges
that the duties to be performed by Local Fire Department hereunder are unique and not
transferable or assignable to any other person or organization without the advance written
permission of Local MOW Provider.
3. Description of the Duties /Independent Contractor. Local Fire Department shall provide
smoke alarm installation. Local Fire Department hereby acknowledges and agrees that it shall be
engaged by Local MOW Provider as an uncompensated Independent Contractor for the purposes
of this Agreement.
4. Scope of Work. Local Fire Department shall be responsible for:
• Coordinating with Local MOW Provider as to obligations and services to be performed;
• The Fort Worth Fire Department will not access the MOW database. MOW staff will
forward a list of client requests to the FWFP;
• Making arrangements with MOW client to visit client's residence at a time reasonably
convenient to the MOW client and the FWFD and install such smoke alarms that may be
needed according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards
regarding the installation and location of smoke alarms;
• MOW will be responsible for all MOW record keeping and database access;
• Performing, managing, supervising, coordinating and overseeing all smoke alarm
installation services;
• MOW will be responsible for distribution and record keeping of smoke alarms. Smoke
alarms will be available in client residence for installation by FWD a u ed }cT'_N�
Meals on Wheels.
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• Completing specific tasks within timetrame as defined by the Local MOW Provider,
subject to emergencies requiring the FWFD's attention;
• Coordinating and communicating with Local MOW Provider and external entities as may
be required; and,
• Report all completed installations to MOW in a timely manner.
5. Local MOW Provider Responses. Local MOW Provider shall provide direction and
input to Local Fire Department as to the Project work plan, project priorities and timeframes.
Local MOW Provider shall also be responsible for coordinating with Local Fire Department as to
the services that each Party shall perform under this Agreement. MOW shall provide client list
with contact information to the FWFD.
6. Work Performance Standards. Local Fire Department agrees to the following:
• Any written information that will be distributed to the public in any form (including press
releases, web based, speeches, etc.) regarding the Fire H.E.L.P grant project must be
submitted for review to and approval by the MOWAA Communications Department
prior to its dissemination. Local Fire Department is hereby advised that in any meetings
in which a reference to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is made as a
National Project Partner, Local Fire Department shall state expressly that no endorsement
by the CDC or the Federal government is intended or should be inferred.
• Local Fire Department acknowledges that certain confidential information may be
obtained through this Agreement, including confidential information relating to MOW
clients, and that such confidential information provided to Local Fire Department, if
improperly used, can result in irreparable harm not susceptible to precise proof, and that
the unauthorized release to any third party is prohibited, except as otherwise required by
law.
• Except as otherwise required by law, Local Fire Department acknowledges and agrees
that all documents and technology, including but not limited to the Fire Screen Looks),
other materials, and any associated website and web -based application(s) provided by
MOW and/or and Meals on Wheels Association of America ("MOWAA") to the City of
Fort Worth and/or FWFD utilized in conjunction with the Project, are the intellectual
property of MOWAA (unless otherwise specified) and may not be copied, shared,
replicated or used in any related or other context or for purposes other than this Project
without the advance written permission of MOWAA.
• Local Fire Department agrees that at all times in furtherance of this Agreement it shall
operate under and adhere to all applicable professional standards relating to fire fighters,
home inspections and the installation of smoke alarms.
7. Compensation /Expenses. There shall be no compensation to Local Fire Department for the
performance of its services hereunder. Further, there shall be no reimbursement of expenses
incurred by Local Fire Department in furtherance of the Project.
Agreement for Smoke Detector Installation and
Related Services For the Residential Fire H.E.L.P.
(Homebound Elderly Lifeline Project, Grant
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be signed by Local MOW
Provider's and Local Fire Department's duly -authorized representatives.
1SIGNATURES ARE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.I
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Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant Co.
(Local MOW Provider)
Title: Executive Director
Agreement for Smoke Detector Installation and
Related Services For the Residential Fire H.E.L:P.
Homebound Elderly Lifeline Proiect, Grant
City of Fort Worth, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
Joe I
First
ATTEST:
No M & C Required
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