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SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMMING AGREEMENT
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMMING AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a home-rule municipal corporation
of the State of Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized representative, and VOLUNTEERS OF
AMERICA TEXAS,INC.,a Texas non-profit corporation("Provider").
WHEREAS,City,through its Park&Recreation Department("Park Department")and Neighborhood
Services Department("NSD"), operates Summer Day Camp and After School Programs to provide
recreational youth programs and activities at its community centers as well as other programs; and
WHEREAS,Provider wishes to provide supplemental programming to the City at no cost and City
believes that such programming will be beneficial to its program participants.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained in this
Agreement, City and Provider hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1
LOCATION,PROGRAM,AND SCHEDULE
1.1 Provider shall provide programs and activities ("Program") as more particularly described in
the attached Exhibit A at the times and City locations("Center")as approved in writing in advance by the
Park Department and/or NSD,as applicable.
SECTION 2
USE OF THE CENTER
2.1 Provider may bring onto the Center any equipment reasonably necessary to further the
Program; provided, however, Provider shall be solely and completely liable and responsible for such
equipment and any claims or damages related thereto, including,but not limited to, use,maintenance, and
storage of the equipment.
2.2 Provider may not use any part of the Center 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 Center. Provider accepts the Center, AS
IS,WHERE IS,AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF WHATEVER NATURE,EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED.
SECTION 3
TERM OF AGREEMENT
3.1 Unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms herein, the term of this Agreement shall begin
on July 20,2020 and expire on July 19,2021 ("Term"). This Agreement may be renewed for four additional
one-year periods upon written agreement of the Parties.
SECTION 4
FEES AND PAYMENTS
4.1 Provider shall not receive payment for any services provided under this Agreement.
OFFICIAL RECORD
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SECTION 5
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 In addition to any other duties and responsibilities set forth in this Agreement, Provider
shall:
5.1.1 Be liable and responsible for the supervision of all of its Program Participants until
the Program Participants are picked up by an authorized guardian or City staff.
5.1.2 Create and maintain a written safety program that includes procedures and rules
governing the Program, which shall be provided to the Park Director or NSD
Director, as applicable,upon request.
5.1.3 In the event that Provider will be unable to appear for a given class date, Provider
shall be required to provide a minimum of 48 hours' notice to City Whenever it is
possible to do so, Provider and City may work together to schedule a make-up
class.
5.2 In addition to any other duties and responsibilities set forth in this Agreement, City shall:
5.2.1 Provide staff to lock and unlock the Center and arm and disarm any security
system.
5.2.2 Ensure that a city employee is present in the Center at all times during the
Program.
5.3 Provider shall demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times. Provider's conduct
should be above reproach in all dealings with the community, participants, and staff. Provider shall not
engage in any conduct that may threaten, intimidate, disparage,bully, verbally abuse,harass or assault the
City, City employees, program participants or any other person. The City shall be the sole judge of
Provider's compliance with this section.
5.4 Provider shall not take, use, or disseminate any photograph of any program participant for any
purpose, including promotional materials.
SECTION 6
AGE REQUIREMENT AND BACKGROUND CHECKS
6.1 The safety and security of all Program participants are of paramount importance to the City,
especially if Provider will provide the Program to the City's Summer Day Camp and After School
Programs. Provider agrees and certifies to the City that prior to performing any Program under this
Agreement, Provider, and anyone that will attend or teach any Program on behalf of or with the Provider,
has within the last year passed a state and national background investigation meeting the standards adopted
by the Park&Recreation Department or NSD as incorporated in the attached Exhibit C. Refusal to submit
to a background investigation or a failure of any background investigation shall be cause for immediate
termination of this Agreement. Provider assumes all liability for Provider's failure to comply with this
section.
6.2 Provider, and anyone that will attend or teach any Program on behalf of or with the Provider,
must be 18 years of age or older, except that an assistant instructor who is present with the Provider during
the Program may be 16 years of age.
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SECTION 7
CARE OF THE CENTER
7.1 Provider shall maintain all the City's equipment in a safe, sanitary, sightly condition and in
good repair during each Program. Provider shall restore and yield said Center, equipment, and all other
properties belonging to the City back to City at the expiration of each Program in the same or better
condition as existed at the beginning of each Program,normal wear and tear excepted.
SECTION 8
FORCE MAJEURE
8.1 If either party is unable, either in whole or part, to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement 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 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 community centers,
parks,or other City-owned and operated properties and facilities in the interest of public safety and operate
them as the City sees fit. Provider hereby waives any claims it may have against the City for damages
resulting from any such Force Maj eure Event.
SECTION 9
LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 PROVIDER SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL
DAMAGES,INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY LOSS,PROPERTYDAMAGE
AND PERSONAL INJURY,OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED,TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF PROVIDER, OR
ITS DIRECTORS,OFFICERS,REPRESENTATIVES,AGENTS,SERVANTS,CONTRACTORS,
EMPLOYEES, PATRONS,GUESTS,INVITEES,OR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. PROVIDER
HEREBY EXPRESSLY RELEASES AND DISCHARGES CITY FROM ANY AND ALL
LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE,INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND LOSS AND PERSONAL INJURY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH,DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY,THE OCCUPANCY OR USE OF THE CENTER AND
ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THEREON SUSTAINED BY REASONS OF THE
USE OF SAID CENTER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
9.2 INDEMNIFICATION—PROVIDER, AT ITS SOLE COST AND EXPENSE,AGREES
TO AND DOES HEREBY DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY
AND CITY'S OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND SERVANTS
(COLLECTIVELY, "INDEMNITEES") FOR, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS,
LIABILITIES,DAMAGES,LOSSES,LIENS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS, JUDGMENTS AND
EXPENSES(INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,COURT COSTS,ATTORNEYS' FEES AND
COSTS OF INVESTIGATION), OF ANY NATURE, KIND OR DESCRIPTION ARISING OR
ALLEGED TO ARISE BY REASON OF INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR
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DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY (1) RELATING TO THE USE OR OCCUPANCY OF
THE CENTER BY PROVIDER OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, PATRONS, GUESTS, PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS, OR INVITEES; (2) BY REASON OF ANY OTHER CLAIM WHATSOEVER
OF ANY PERSON OR PARTY OCCASIONED OR ALLEGED TO BE OCCASIONED IN
WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF PROVIDER OR ANY
OF ITS OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES,
CONTRACTORS,PATRONS,GUESTS,PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, OR
INVITEES OR OF ANY OTHER PERSON ENTERING UPON THE CENTER WITH THE
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INVITATION OR PERMISSION OF PROVIDER; OR (3) BY ANY
BREACH, VIOLATION OR NONPERFORMANCE OF ANY COVENANT OF PROVIDER
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT(COLLECTIVELY, "LIABILITIES").
9.3 If any action or proceeding shall be brought by or against the City in connection with
any such liability or claim,Provider, on notice from City, shall defend such action or proceeding at
Provider's expense,by or through attorneys reasonably satisfactory to City.
9.4 It is agreed with respect to any legal limitations now or hereafter in effect and affecting the validity or
enforceability of the indemnification obligations under this Section, such legal limitations are made a part
of the indemnification obligation and shall operate to amend the indemnification obligation to the minimum
extent necessary to bring the provision into conformity with the requirements of such limitations, and as
so modified,the indemnification obligation shall continue in full force and effect.
9.5 Provider agrees to notify City promptly upon the receipt of any claim or lawsuit brought in
connection with any injury, death, or damages on the Center. Provider 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.
SECTION 10
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
10.1 Provider shall abide by the insurance requirements set forth in Exhibit B, which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
SECTION 11
TERMINATION
11.1 Termination by Provider. This Agreement may be terminated without cause by Provider
upon thirty(30) days written notice of such intent to terminate being delivered to the City.
11.2 Termination by City. This Agreement may be terminated without cause by City
immediately upon written notice to Instructor of such intent to terminate.
11.3 Other Remedies. Any termination of this Agreement as provided in this Agreement will not
prevent City from enforcing any remedy provided for by law, or from recovering damages from Provider
for any default under the Agreement. All City's rights, options, and remedies under this Agreement will
be construed to be cumulative, and not one of them is exclusive of the other. City may pursue any or all
such remedies or any other remedy or relief provided by law,whether or not stated in this Agreement.
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SECTION 12
RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION
12.1 City does not relinquish the right to control the management of the Center, or the right to
enforce all necessary and proper rules for the management and operation of the same.
SECTION 13
LICENSES AND PERMITS
13.1 Provider shall,at its sole expense,obtain and keep in effect all licenses and permits necessary
for its operations.
SECTION 14
NOTICES
14.1 All notices required or permitted under this Agreement may be given to a party personally or
by mail, addressed to such party at the address stated below or to such other address as one party may from
time to time notify the other in writing. Any notice so given shall be deemed to have been received when
deposited in the United States mail so addressed with postage prepaid:
CITY: PROVIDER:
City of Fort Worth Volunteers of America Texas, Inc.
Park&Recreation Director Chief Programs Officer
4200 South Freeway, Suite 2200 300 E. Midway Drive
Fort Worth,Texas 76115 Euless, Texas 76039
With copy to:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Attorney,
Assistant City Manager, and
Neighborhood Services Director
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth,Texas 76102
Or to such other address as such party may hereafter designate by notice in writing addressed and mailed
or delivered to the other party hereto.
SECTION 15
NONDISCRIMINATION
15.1 Provider shall not engage in any unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, national
origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or any other
prohibited criteria in any employment decisions relating to this Agreement, and Provider represents and
warrants that to the extent required by applicable laws,it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply
with all applicable laws and regulations in any employment decisions.
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SECTION 16
VENUE AND CHOICE OF LAW
16.1 Provider and City agree that 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, arises on the basis of any
provision of 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.
SECTION 17
THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
17.1 The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the City and
Provider, and any lawful assign or successor of Provider, and are not intended to create any rights,
contractual or otherwise,to any other person or entity.
17.2 Provider agrees that it will not subcontract or assign all or any part of its rights, privileges or
duties hereunder without the prior written consent of the City,and any attempted subcontract or assignment
of same without such prior consent of the City shall be void.
SECTION 18
BINDING COVENANTS
18.1 Subject to the limitations contained herein, the covenants, conditions and agreements made
and entered into by the parties hereunder are declared to be for the benefit of and binding on their respective
successors,representatives and permitted assigns, if any.
SECTION 19
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
19.1 It is expressly understood and agreed that Provider and its employees,representative, agents,
servants, officers, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers shall operate as independent contractors as
to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as agents,representatives or
employees of the City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement,
Provider 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 employees, representative, agents, servants, officers,
contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers. Provider acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat
superior shall not apply as between the City and its officers, representatives, agents, servants and
employees, and Provider and its employees, representative, agents, servants, officers, contractors,
subcontractors, and volunteers. Provider further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the
creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Provider. It is further understood that the
City shall in no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Provider or any employees,
representative, agents, servants, officers, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers of Provider. Neither
Provider, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Provider shall be entitled to
any employment benefits from the City. Provider shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment
and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of employees, representative, agents, servants, officers,
contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers.
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SECTION 20
AMENDMENTS,CAPTIONS,AND INTERPRETATION
20.1 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,the terms and provisions of this Agreement
may not be modified or amended except upon the written consent of both the City and Provider. Captions
and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this
Agreement. In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this Agreement,
this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither more strongly for or against any
party,regardless of the actual drafter of this Agreement.
SECTION 21
GOVERNMENTAL POWERS AND IMMUNITIES
2 1.1 It is understood that by execution of this Agreement,the City does not waive or surrender any
of its governmental powers or immunities.
SECTION 22
AUTHORIZATION AND COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
22.1 By executing this Agreement,Provider's agent affirms that he or she is authorized by Provider
or its general partner to execute this Agreement and that all representations made herein with regard to
Provider's identity, address, and legal status are true and correct.
22.2 This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which will be deemed an
original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. A signature received via
facsimile or electronically via email shall be as legally binding for all purposes as an original signature.
SECTION 23
SEVERABILITY AND NO WAIVER
23.1 It is agreed that in the event any covenant, condition or provision herein contained is held to
be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such covenant, condition or provision
shall in no way affect any other covenant, condition or provision does not materially prejudice either
Provider or City in connection with the right and obligations contained in the valid covenants, conditions
or provisions of this Agreement.
23.2 The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of that party's right to
insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion.
SECTION 24
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
24.1 This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances,rules and
regulations, including, but not limited to, all provisions of the City's Charter and ordinances, as amended.
If City notifies Provider or any of its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees,
volunteers, or invitees of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Provider shall
immediately desist from and correct the violation.
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SECTION 25
SOLE AGREEMENT
25.1 This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents incorporated
herein, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the City and Provider, and any lawful
assign and successor of Provider, 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.
SECTION 26
IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT
26.1 Provider shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform
work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form(19).
Upon request by City, Provider shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility
documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Provider 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 Provider employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. PROVIDER
SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES,
LIABILITIES,OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY PROVIDER,
PROVIDER'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon
written notice to Provider, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of
this provision by Provider.
SECTION 27
AUDIT
27.1 Provider agrees that the City shall,until the expiration of three(3)years after the termination
or expiration of this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books,
documents, papers, and records of Provider involving transactions relating to this Agreement. Provider
agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Provider facilities and
shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the
provisions of this section. City shall give Provider reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
27.2 Provider further agrees to include in any contractor and subcontractor agreements hereunder
a provision to the effect that the contractor and subcontractors agree that the City shall, until the expiration
of three(3) years after the expiration or termination of the contract or subcontract, have access to and the
right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of such contractor or
subcontractor involving transactions of the contract or subcontract,and further that City shall have access
during normal working hours to all contractor and 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 the contractor and subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this Agreement in multiples in Tarrant County,
Texas.
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EXECUTED to be effective on the date set forth in Section 3.
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CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
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By: Angara King(Jul 20 O2O08:53CDT)
Name: Angela King
Title: President&CEO
Date:
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
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CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER(S):
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration of
this contract,including ensuring all performance and
reporting requirements.
By: Sheri Endsley(Jul 20,202 8:54 CDT)
Sheri Endsley
District Superintendent,Park&Recreation Department
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By. Jerry M Dowell(Jul 20,2020 09:05 CDT)
Jerry McDowell
District Superintendent,Park&Recreation Department
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By: Monique AM(Jui 20,202012:35 CDT)
Monique Hill
District Superintendent,Neighborhood Services Department
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION,SCHEDULE,AND CENTER(S)
LOCATION(S): Eugene McCray Community Center
4932 Wilbarger Street,Fort Worth, TX 76119
Andrew `Doc' Session Community Center
201 S. Sylvania Avenue,Fort Worth, TX 76111
Como Recreation Center
4660 Horne Street,Fort Worth, TX 76107
North Tri-Ethnic Community Center
2950 Roosevelt Ave,Fort Worth,TX 76106
Handley Meadowbrook Community Center
6201 Beaty Street,Fort Worth, TX 76112
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 40-45 PROGRAM: Positive Action
SCOPE OF SERVICE: Students will be taught the dangerous and harmful effects of substance abuse. The
program will demonstrate that positive thoughts lead to positive actions, and positive feelings in the following
areas:physical,intellectual, socially and emotionally.
DAY CENTER START END START END START END
TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME
Mon Handley 9:00 am 11:30 am
Meadowbrook
Tue Eugene McCray 10:00 am 12:00pm
Wed Handley 9:00 am 11:30 am
Meadowbrook
Wed North Tri-Ethnic 9:30am 11:30am
Wed Andrew `Doc' 4:30 pm 5:15 pm
Session
Thu Como 1:00 pm 3:00 pm
Fri
Sat
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE
1. Provider's Insurance. Provider shall provide the City with certificate(s) of insurance
documenting policies of the following minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to
commencement of any work pursuant to this Contract. Provider has an ongoing duty to provide the City
with an annual certificate of insurance to evidence coverage. Such insurance shall cover all insurable risks
incident to or in connection with the execution, performance, attempted performance, or nonperformance
of this Contract. Provider shall maintain the following coverage(s)and limits thereof:
1.1 Coverages and Limits
i. Commercial General Liability(CGL)Insurance
a. $1,000,000 each occurrence
b. $2,000,000 aggregate limit
ii. Business Automobile Liability Insurance
a. $1,000,000 each accident on a combined single limit
or
$250,000 Property Damage
$500,000 Bodily Injury per person per occurrence
b. Insurance policy shall be endorsed to cover"Any Auto", defined
as autos owned,hired, and non-owned when said vehicle is used
in the course of the event Licensed herein.
iii. Accident Coverage
a. 1,000,000.00 each occurrence
b. 2,000,000.00 aggregate
C. $2,500 minimum dental benefits
d. $50,000 minimum death benefit to the estate of the deceased
e. $100,000.00 minimum hospitalization and medical bills benefits
of an injured Program Participant, with a maximum deductible of
$250.00
f. $25,000.00 minimum benefits for the loss of one hand, one foot
or sight of one eye of an injured Program Participant
g. $12,500 minimum benefits for the loss of index finger and thumb
of same hand of an injured student
h. This policy shall cover all Program Participants and provide
comprehensive bodily injury, dental, and death coverage and
coverage while traveling in any automobile used to transport
Program Participants to and from the Program.
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iv. Workers' Compensation Insurance
a. Part A: Statutory Limits
b. Part B: Employer's Liability
1. $100,000 each accident
2. $100,000 disease-each employee
3. $500,000 disease-policy limit
C. Provider shall not be required to carry the required worker's
compensation insurance if Provider does not employ at least one full
time employee.
1.2 Additional Requirements
i. Such insurance amounts shall be revised upward at City's reasonable
option and no more frequently than once every six (6) months, and
Provider shall revise such amounts within thirty (30) calendar days
following notice to Provider of such requirements.
ii. Where applicable, insurance policies required herein shall be endorsed to
include City as an additional insured as its interest may appear.
Additional insured parties shall include employees, representatives,
officers,agents, and volunteers of City.
iii. The Workers' Compensation Insurance policy shall be endorsed to
include a waiver of subrogation, also referred to as a waiver of rights of
recovery, in favor of City. Such insurance shall cover employees
performing work on any and all projects. Provider shall maintain
coverages, if applicable.
iv. Any failure on part of City to request certificate(s) of insurance shall not
be construed as a waiver of such requirement or as a waiver of the
insurance requirements themselves.
V. Insurers of Provider's insurance policies shall be licensed to do business
in the state of Texas by the Department of Insurance or be otherwise
eligible and authorized to do business in the state of Texas. Insurers shall
be acceptable to City insofar as their financial strength and solvency and
each such company shall have a current minimum A.M. Best Key Rating
Guide rating of A : VII or other equivalent insurance industry standard
rating otherwise approved by City.
vi. Unless otherwise stated herein or approved by City, deductible limits on
insurance policies shall not exceed$10,000 per occurrence.
vii. In the event there are any local, federal or other regulatory insurance or
bonding requirements for Provider's operations, and such requirements
exceed those specified herein,the former shall prevail.
viii. Provider shall contact the NSD Director or Park Director, as applicable,
to determine whether any contractors or subcontractors will need to
provideinsurance.
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EXHIBIT C BACKGROUND SCREENING POLICY
Volunteer Background Screening Policy City of Fort Worth
PURPOSE:
To establish a background screening procedure that not only raises public awareness of quality programs
offered but also ensures the safety of all participants, particularly the most vulnerable groups such as
children, elderly and intellectually challenged.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
I. The City provides opportunities for community members to share their gifts and talents through
volunteer experiences.
2. The City recognizes the importance volunteerism plays in the bigger picture of community
wellness.
3. The City places the highest priority on the safety of its customers, staff and volunteers who
choose to serve with us.
OBJECTIVES:
I. To conduct a criminal background screening program based on the National Recreation and Park
Association's Recommended Guidelines for Credentialing Volunteers.
2. To conduct criminal background screenings in a timely manner on volunteers assigned to work
with vulnerable populations.
3. To maintain confidentiality to the extent allowed by law of volunteers who willingly submit to
screening.
DEFINITIONS:
I. Volunteers shall be defined as anyone who,without compensation,performs a task at the
direction of and on behalf of the city. A volunteer or representative for an approved
volunteer group must be officially accepted and enrolled by the department prior to
performance of the task.
2. Social Security Verification is a screening used to verify the name of every volunteer
against the Social Security Number provided. This helps to eliminate the possibility of false
names and/or information.
a. Social Security verifications are a critical first step in the process as they help to
ensure that the name and other personal data given by the applicant are accurate.
b. Volunteers who do not have a Social Security Number, or choose not to provide one,
should provide two forms of ID with matching identifiers.
i. Driver's license or state-issued ID,birth certificate,passport, etc. 3.Address
Trace is a screening used to verify the current address and identify any previous addresses of every
volunteer. This information is utilized to determine the jurisdiction in which the background
screening is conducted.
4. State or County Criminal Records Check is a statewide or countywide (depending on the
jurisdiction) criminal record check performed to capture all misdemeanor and felony
convictions in that jurisdiction. The search should be conducted in the jurisdiction with the
longest and most current residency.
5. National Criminal History Database Search is used to supplement the local criminal history
search. There is no one national record check whether through the government or private
sector
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that identifies every crime ever committed. However,there are now criminal history databases
available that contain millions of criminal records and cover much of the United States. This is
beneficial in expanding the search across the country but should not be used as a standalone
source background screening.
6. Sex Offender Registry conducts a search of the appropriate state sex offender registries based
on the address history.
7. Timely Results should be returned within ten(10)business days to allow for properplanning
and assignment of volunteers.
8. Volunteer Coordinator shall be defined as the person who oversees the coordination of
volunteer programs for a department or City overall.
9. Vulnerable Populations shall be defined as youth, elderly or intellectually challenged.
PROCEDURES:
I. PROGRAM INFORMATION
A. A third-party public information vendor will conduct background checks following the
National Recreation and Park Association's Recommended Guidelines for Credentialing
Volunteers. That process includes generating the following in a timely manner:
1. Social Security Verification
2. Address Trace
3. State or County Criminal Records Check
4. National Criminal History Database Search
5. Sex Offender Registry
B. Background check records will be accessible to the Volunteer Coordinator and Department
Records Manager. Staff will only be notified of volunteer acceptance or denial. Details of the
background check will be kept confidential.
C. Volunteers who elect not to authorize screening shall not be eligible to work in volunteer
positions that work directly with vulnerable populations or in roles of increased
responsibility.
D. Background screening exceptions include one-time public events where volunteers would not
be working with vulnerable populations or one-time public events where volunteers could be
working around vulnerable populations in a supervised,public and non-relational role.
Example: one-time major public events, clean-ups and adult programs.
E. A volunteer photo identification system will be implemented in accordance with the National
Recreation and Park Association's guidelines for volunteer photo identification.
II. PROGRAM PROCEDURES
A. REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND SCREENINGS
1. Valid Driver's License or Identification Card
2. Social Security Number(if applicable)
3. Completed Volunteer Application
4. Completed Background Check Registration
5. Signed Consent to Release Information or online acceptance ofpolicies
B. REGULATIONS
1. All volunteers or volunteer representatives who are representing an approved volunteer
group are required to complete a volunteer application, and those working with
vulnerable populations must complete a background screening before beginning an
assignment.
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a. Volunteer groups working in an activity position that is subject to
background screenings per this policy(Section I.D.) will be required to
have individual applications and screenings for each volunteer.
b. Volunteers, depending on their position, may be subject to additional
screening.
2. Each criminal background screen is reviewed against this policy and a determination is
based on the adopted recommended criteria for exclusion.
a. The recommended criteria for exclusion serve as a minimum
qualification; however, depending on the activity position,volunteers
may be subject to higher criteria for exclusion as determined by that
specific position's qualifications.
3. Following review, the volunteer and requesting division and/or facility manager are
notified within ten (10) business days regarding the results of the applicant's criminal
background screening.
a. Applicants with questions regarding their background screening results
shall set up an appointment to meet with the department Volunteer
Coordinator. The contents of this policy will not be up for debate; the
department Volunteer Coordinator will provide contact information for
the background screening vendor to address questions regarding results
provided to the department.
4. Volunteer background screenings shall be done annually on all positons that work with
vulnerable populations.
5. Volunteers must be properly screened for each new assignment.
6. Volunteers working with vulnerable populations must be monitored by staff.
111. DISQUALIFICATIONS
A person shall be disqualified and prohibited from serving as a credentialed volunteer if the
person has been found guilty of the following crimes.
For purposes of this policy, guilty shall mean that a person was found guilty following a trial,
entered a guilty plea, entered a no-contest plea accompanied by a court fording of guilt
(regardless of adjudication or deferment) or received court- directed programs in lieu of
conviction.
A. SEX OFFENSES
1. All sex offenses regardless of the amount of time since offense.
a. To include sex offenses where the final adjudication or final plea was of a lesser-
included sentence or non-sex-related statute (i.e., Indecency with a Child pled to
Injury to a Child).
b. Examples include but are not limited to: Sexual Assault, Indecency with a
Child,Prostitution, Online Solicitation of a Minor, Indecent Exposure,etc.
B. FELONIES
1. All violence-related felony offenses regardless of the amount of time since offense.
a. Examples include but are not limited to: Murder, Manslaughter,Aggravated
Assault,Kidnapping,Robbery, etc.
2. All felony offenses other than violence or sex within the past ten(10) years.
a. Examples include but are not limited to: Drug Offenses, Theft (including
Embezzlement),Fraud,Abandoning or Endangering a Child,etc.
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C. MISDEMEANORS
1. All misdemeanor violent offenses within the past seven(7)years.
a. Examples include but are not limited to: Assault(including Domestic Violence),
Deadly Conduct, Terroristic Threat,etc.
2. All misdemeanor drug and alcohol offenses within the past five(5)years or multiple
offenses in the past ten(10)years.
a. Examples include but are not limited to:Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Possession
charges(including Paraphernalia),Public Intoxication,etc.
3. Any other misdemeanor within the past five(5)years that would be considered a potential
danger to children or is directly related to the functions of that volunteer.
a. Examples include but are not limited to: Contributing to the Delinquency of a
Minor,Providing Alcohol to a Minor,Theft(if person is handling monies),etc.
D. PENDING CASES
Individuals found to have pending court cases for any of the disqualifying offenses will be
disqualified. If the disposition of the pending case does not meet the criteria for
disqualification as listed above,the individual would then be cleared and reinstated.
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