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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 38693STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT 0 � ry SECRETAP coNTR h cT No 138 KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN AGREEMENT This contract is made by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, a home rule municipal corporation situated in Tarrant, Denton, Parker and Wise Counties, Texas, hereinafter called "City", and Tarrant County Workforce Development Board dba Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, hereinafter called "Workforce Solutions" or sometimes collectively referred to as the "Parties." 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES The City of Fort Worth through the Community Relations Department agrees to conduct the following activities to further the Early Childhood Matters Initiative: a) Parenting sessions: Conduct sessions with parents, grandparents and other caregivers about what they can do to help their children be ready for kindergarten beginning at birth during June and July 2009. b) Participation Incentives: Purchase non -cash incentives for participants attending any Early Childhood Matters parenting sessions such as food, diapers, cleaning supplies, toys, educational materials, clothing, tools, small appliances, domestic goods, and tickets to educational or cultural venues such as museums or the zoo. c) Marketing and Outreach Materials: Update and/or create new marketing materials including identity brochures, flyers and other collateral materials to publicize the program for summer and fall 2009. d) Evalaration: Analyze participant questionnaires, using an external evaluator, to measure the effectiveness of program activities from a quantitative standpoint. 2. COMPENSATION a) The maximum amount to be paid to the Community Relations Department for all services rendered and all expenses incurred hereunder shall not exceed Twenty Five Thousand Dollars b) Requests for compensation will be billed periodically on a reimbursement basis, with payment being due within thirty (30) days from the date the invoice is received. c) The date of the fmal invoice to Workforce Solutions will be September 30, 3. TERM The term of this Agreement shall be from the last date of execution by all parties to September 30, 2009. 4. TERMINATION a) City may terminate this Agreement for any reason, at any time, with or without cause, or for the convenience of the City by thirty (30) days' notice in writing to Workforce Solutions. 5. INDEMNIFICATION; LIABII ITY Workforce Solutions shall indemnify and hold the City and its officers, agents and employees harmless from any loss, damage, liability or expense for damage to property and injuries, including death, to any person, including but not limited to officers, agents or employees of Consultant or subcontractors, which may arise out of any negligent act, error or omission in the performance of this Agreement. 6. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT Neither party hereto shall assign, sublet or transfer their interest herein without the prior written consent of the other party, and any attempted assignment, sublease or transfer of all or any part hereof without such prior written consent shall be void. 7. CHOICE OF LAW; VENUE This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Should any action, at law or in equity, arise out of the terms of this Agreement, exclusive venue for said action shall be in Tarrant County, Texas. 8. RIGHT TO AUDIT During the term of this Agreement, and at any time within three (3) years following the expiration of this Agreement, the parties shall have the right of access to all information held in the possession of the other party related to services performed under this Agreement, for audit purposes or otherwise. The parties agree to provide access to such information unless expressly prohibited from doing so by court or other governmental order. Except in the event of an emergency, either party will provide thirty (30) days prior notice of any intended audits and the need for the information. The parties agree that each will keep records relating to the services provided hereunder for as long as required by law. PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT=�—....�..�, 1 Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Page 2 of 3 9. NOTICES Any notice required to be given hereunder shall be given by certified mail, return receipt to the following addresses: If to City: Vanessa Boling Director, Community Relations Department City of Fort Worth 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 If to Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Lisa Witkowski Future Workforce Manager Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County 26 ) I Scott Avenue, Suite 400 Fort Worth, Texas 76103 EXECUTED in multiple originals on this, the I I � day of , 20099 ATTEST: By: City Secretary ate: S �� �v c D APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Charlene Sanders Assistant City Attorney Approved CITY OF FORT WORTH: By: City Manager Date: WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS for TARRANT COUNTY: By: Executive Director PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Page 3 of 3 M&C Review Page 1 of 2 OPfi,:iai site ��F the City cif fort t+v'�arth, �i�exas COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/5/2009 -Ord. No. 18589-05-2009 � r DATE: 5/5/2009 REFERENCE NO.: **C-23492 LOG NAME: 07WORKFORCE2009 CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO HEARING: SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of Agreement in the Amount of $25,000.00 with Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County to Further the Early Childhood Matters Initiative and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement in the amount of $25,000.00 with Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County for the City to conduct specific activities to further the Early Childhood Matters Initiative; and 2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grant Fund by $25,000.00, from available funds. DISCUSSION: On October 12, 2004, the City Council approved Resolution No. 3131, accepting an Early Childhood Community Action Plan and authorizing the creation of an Early Childhood Matters Council to help implement the plan. To implement goals of the Community Action Plan, Early Childhood Matters has established four Early Childhood Resource Centers in Community Centers to support families and caregivers so they can help children develop successfully. Two centers opened early in 2006 and two new centers opened last November. More than 1,150 adults have participated in educational programs to date. The Early Childhood Matters Initiative is staffed by the Community Relations Department. Activities specified in the terms of the Agreement with Workforce Solutions include conducting parenting sessions, marketing activities, offering non -cash incentives to attract and retain participants, and contracting for program evaluation services. These activities will further the implementation of the Early Childhood Matters initiative. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated in the Grant Fund. TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers GR76 451459 007208360000 $25,000.00 GR76 5XXXXX 007208360XXX $25,000.00 http:/Lapps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc review.asp?ID=11641&councildate=5/5/2009 6/15/2009 M&C Review Page 2 of 2 Submitted for City Manaaer's Office bv: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: ATTACHMENTS 07WORKFORCE2009 AO REVISED.doc Charles Daniels (6199) Vanessa Ruiz Boling (7534) Sandra Lamm (7531) http://apps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc_review.asp?ID=11641 &councildate=5/5/2009 6/15/2009