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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 AARP Foundation,an
accredited charity("Provider").
WHEREAS, City, through its Library Department ("Department") offers a variety of programs
and services to all members of the Fort Worth community,including programs aimed at senior citizens;
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 services("Program")as more particularly described
in the attached Exhibit"A"at the times and City of Fort Worth Library locations("Library")as approved
in writing in advance by the Department.
SECTION 2
USE OF THE LIBRARY
2.1 Provider may bring onto the Library 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 Library 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
Library, 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 February 15,2021 and expire on February 14,2022("Term"). At the City's sole discretion,this
Agreement may be renewed for up to four(4)additional one-year periods.
SECTION 4
COMPENSATION
4.1 Provider shall provide the Program at no charge to City. Provider shall not receive
payment for any services provided under this Agreement.
4.2 The City represents that for and in consideration of its obligations under this Agreement
that the Provider is providing a unique and important service free of charge for the senior citizens of Fort
Worth to gain tax preparation assistance. The Provider represents that for and in consideration of its
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CITY SECRETARY
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obligations under this Agreement,the City is providing a platform for such service to occur in an effort to
provide an opportunity for its senior citizens to obtain tax preparation services. Both parties agree as a
condition precedent of this Agreement that both parties have exchanged good and valuable consideration.
SECTION 5
PROVIDER'S 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.
5.1.2 In the event that Provider will be unable to appear for a given date,Provider shall
be required to provide a minimum of 48 hours' notice to City whenever it is
possible to do so.
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 Library and arm and disarm any security
system.
5.2.2 Ensure that a City staff is present in the Library 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, unless provider has first obtained written permission from
the adult program participant.
SECTION 6
CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 City agrees to designate a Department representative to coordinate all services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement.
6.2 City will provide physical space at the Library location identified in Exhibit"A" for the
defined Program.
SECTION 7
CARE OF THE LIBRARY
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 Library,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 City and Provider will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will 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
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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; epidemics or pandemics; government action
or inaction; orders of government; material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority;
transportation problems;restraints or prohibitions by any court,board,department,commission,or agency
of the United States or of any States; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any
other similar cause not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose
performance is affected(collectively,"Force Majeure Event"). The performance of any such obligation is
suspended during the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the
affected Party provides notice of the Force Majeure Event, and an explanation as to how it prevents or
hinders the Party's performance,as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure
Event,with the reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion.
SECTION 9
PERMISSION TO USE PHOTOGRAPHS&VIDEOS OR FILMS
9.1 By entering into this Agreement,the Provider hereby gives its consent and permission to
City to use and publicly display photographs of the Program and the Provider in perpetuity. Use includes,
but is not limited to,publishing,posting on an official web site,social media outlets or putting on television,
either network or cable or at neighborhood meetings. Provider shall require all of its subcontractors to
agree in their subcontracts to allow City use the Program as included above.
SECTION 10
LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
10.1 PROVIDER SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL
DAMAGES,INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,PROPERTY LOSS,PROPERTY DAMAGE
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 LIBRARY AND
ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THEREON SUSTAINED BY REASONS OF THE
USE OF SAID LIBRARY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
10.2 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 DAMAGE
TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY(1)RELATING TO THE USE OR OCCUPANCY OF THE LIBRARY
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
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ENTERING UPON THE LIBRARY 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").
10.3 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.
10.4 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.
10.5 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 Library. 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 11
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
11.1 Provider shall abide by the insurance requirements set forth in Exhibit `B," which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
SECTION 12
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
12.1 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.
SECTION 13
TERMINATION
13.1 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.
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13.2 Termination by City. This Agreement may be terminated without cause by City
immediately upon written notice to Provider of such intent to terminate.
13.3 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.
SECTION 14
RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION
14.1 City does not relinquish the right to control the management of the Library,or the right to
enforce all necessary and proper rules for the management and operation of the same.
14.2 Provider hereby represents that she has inspected the facilities at the Program Location
intended for the Program, including any improvements thereon, and that the Provider finds same suitable
for all activities and operations agreed to hereunder, and that the Provider does so on an"as is"condition.
The City hereby expressly excludes any and all warranties in regard to the facilities, including, without
limitation, fitness for any particular purpose.
SECTION 15
LICENSES,PERMITS AND FEES/COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
15.1 Provider agrees to obtain and pay, at its sole expense,for all applicable licenses,permits,
certificates,inspections,and all other fees required by law necessary to perform the services prescribed for
the Provider to perform hereunder.
15.2 This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal,state,and local laws,ordinances,rules,
and regulations, including, without limitation, all provisions of the City's Charter and ordinances, as
amended.
SECTION 16
CORRESPONDENCE
16.1 All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be conclusively determined
to have been delivered when (i) hand-delivered to the other party, or its authorized agent, employee,
servant,or representative, or(ii)received by the other party or its authorized agent, employee, servant, or
representative by reliable overnight courier or United States Mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, at the address stated below or to such other address as one party may from time to time notify
the other in writing.
CITY: PROVIDER:
City of Fort Worth AARP Foundation
Library Director Assistant National Director,Tax-Aide
500 W 3rd Street, P.O.Box 96863
Fort Worth,Texas 76102 Washington,DC 20077-7029
With copy to:
Assistant City Attorney
200 Texas Street
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The Provider and City agree to notify the other party of any changes in addresses.
SECTION 17
NON-ASSIGNABILITY
17.1 This Agreement is non-assignable, and any unauthorized purported assignment or
delegation of any duties hereunder,without the prior written consent of the other party, shall be void and
shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit the
Provider from hiring subcontractors.
SECTION 18
ENTIRETY
18.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect
to the subject matter hereof, and no amendment, alteration, or modification of this Agreement shall be
valid unless in each instance such amendment, alteration or modification is expressed in a written
instrument, duly executed and approved by each of the parties. There are no other agreements and
understandings, oral or written,with reference to the subject matter hereof that are not merged herein and
superseded hereby.
SECTION 19
MODIFICATION
19.1 No amendment,modification,or alteration of the terms of this Agreement shall be binding
unless the same is in writing,dated subsequent to the date hereof, and duly executed by the parties hereto.
SECTION 20
SEVERABILITY
20.1 Should any portion, word, clause, phrase, sentence or paragraph of this Agreement be
declared void or unenforceable,such portion shall be modified or deleted in such a manner as to make this
Agreement,as modified, legal and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law.
SECTION 21
NONDISCRIMINATION
21.1 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.
SECTION 22
GOVERNING LAWNENUE
22.1 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. This
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
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22.2 Both Parties agree and understand that the City does not waive or surrender any of its
governmental powers by execution of this Agreement.
SECTION 23
WAIVER
23.1 No waiver of performance by either party shall be construed as or operate as a waiver of
any subsequent default of any terms, covenants, and conditions of this Agreement. The payment or
acceptance of fees for any period after a default shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or acceptance of
defective performance.
SECTION 24
NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES
24.1 The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of City and the
Provider, and any lawful successor or assign, and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or
otherwise,to any other person or entity. The Parties expressly agree that Provider's subcontractors are not
third-party beneficiaries and that to the extent any claim is made by a subcontractor, Provider shall
indemnify and defend City fully in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
SECTION 25
CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION
25.1 The Parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so chooses, its counsel have reviewed
and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are
to be resolved against the drafting party must not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or
any amendments or exhibits hereto.
SECTION 26
FISCAL FUNDING OUT
26.1 If, for any reason, at any time during any term of this Agreement, the Fort Worth City
Council fails to appropriate funds sufficient for City to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City
may terminate this Agreement to be effective on the later of(i)thirty(30)days following delivery by City
to the Provider of written notice of City's intention to terminate or(ii)the last date for which funding has
been appropriated by the Fort Worth City Council for the purposes set forth in this Agreement.
SECTION 27
COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
27.1 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 28
HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING
28.1 Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not
be deemed a part of this Agreement.
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SECTION 29
AUDIT
29.1 The Provider agrees that City will have the right to audit the financial and business records
of the Provider that relate to this Agreement(collectively"Records") at any time during the Term of this
Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter in order to determine compliance with this Agreement.
Throughout the Term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, the Provider shall make all
Records available to City on 200 Texas Street,Fort Worth,Texas or at another location in City acceptable
to both parties following reasonable advance notice by City and shall otherwise cooperate fully with City
during any audit. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein,this section shall survive expiration or
earlier termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 30
IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT
30.1 Provider shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform
work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-
9). 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 31
BOYCOTTING ISRAEL PROHIBITED
31.1 If Provider has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is for less than$100,000, this
section does not apply. Provider acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas
Government Code, 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 Agreement, Provider certifies that Provider's signature provides written verification to City that
Provider. (I)does not boycott Israel;and(2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
SECTION 32
SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
32.1 The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that she has the legal authority to
execute this Agreement on behalf of his or her respective party, and that such binding authority has been
granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the person or entity. The other
Party is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and representation in entering into this Agreement. Should
that person or entity not be authorized, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding as
against the signatore and she shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this agreement in multiples,this
17 day of February ,2021.
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for the monitoring and administration of this contract,including
ensuring all performance and reporting requirements.
Timothy Shidal
Administrative Services Manager
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
LOCATION,PROGRAM,AND SCHEDULE
Program Date Range Days of Week Time of Day LOCATION
Tax Preparation February 16— Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.— Southwest Regional
Services April 15,2021 Wednesday, and 2:30 p.m. Library.4001
Friday Library Ln,Fort
Worth,TX 76109
Tax Preparation February 16— Thursday 1:30 p.m.— Southwest Regional
Services April 15,2021 5:30 p.m. Library.4001
Library Ln,Fort
Worth,TX 76109
Tax Preparation February 16— Saturday Noon— Southwest Regional
Services April 15,2021 4:00 p.m. Library.4001
Library Ln,Fort
Worth,TX 76109
Tax Preparation February 16— Monday 10:00 a.m.—2 Virtual
Services Aril 15,2021 p.m.
Tax Preparation February 16— Tuesday 3:00 p.m.—7 Virtual
Services April 15,2021 p.m.
Tax Preparation February 16— Friday Noon.—4 p.m. Virtual
Services Aril 15,2021
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE
During the term of this Agreement,the Provider shall maintain in full force and effect,at her own cost and
expense, Commercial General Liability Insurance in at least the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per
occurrence with an annual aggregate limit of not less than $2,000,000, and the City shall be named as an
additional insured on the insurance policy.
The Provider shall be responsible for any and all wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of its employees
and agents and for any causes of action arising under strict liability.
Additional Insurance Requirements:
1. Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Provider has obtained all required insurance shall be
delivered to the City prior to Provider proceeding with the Agreement.
2. Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name the City an Additional Insured thereon, as its
interests may appear. The term City shall include its employees, officers, officials, agents, and
volunteers as respects the Contracted services.
3. Certificate(s) of Insurance shall document that insurance coverage specified herein are provided
under applicable policies documented thereon.
4. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a
waiver of the insurance requirements.
5. A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or material change in coverage shall be
provided to the City.A minimum ten(10)day notice shall be required in the event of non-payment
of premium. Such terms shall be endorsed onto the Provider's insurance policies.Notice shall be
sent to Department of Risk Management, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort
Worth,Texas 76102.
a. Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the state of Texas or be
otherwise approved by the City; and,such insurers shall be acceptable to the City in terms
of their financial strength and solvency.
b. Deductible limits, or self-insured retentions, affecting insurance required herein shall be
acceptable to the City in its sole discretion; and, in lieu of traditional insurance, any
alternative coverage maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups must be
also approved. Dedicated financial resources or Letters of Credit may also be acceptable
to the City.
C. Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the
City as respects the Contract.
d. The City shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring expense, to review the
Provider's insurance policies including endorsements thereto and,at the City's discretion;
the Provider may be required to provide proof of insurance premium payments.
e. The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no exclusions by
endorsements unless the City approves such exclusions.
f. The City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any insurance premiums
required by the Agreement.It is understood that insurance cost is an allowable component
of Provider's overhead.
g. All insurance required above shall be written on an occurrence basis in order to be
approved by the City.
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h. Subcontractors to the Provider shall be required by the Contractor to maintain the same or
reasonably equivalent insurance coverage as required for the Provider. When
subcontractors maintain insurance coverage, Contractor shall provide City with
documentation thereof on a certificate of insurance. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained herein,in the event a subcontractor's insurance coverage is canceled or
terminated, such cancellation or termination shall not constitute a breach by the Provider
of the Agreement.
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