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SUBSCRIBER SERVICES AGREEMENT
This SUBSCRIBER SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered
into by and between the City of Fort Worth ("Fort Worth" or "CFW") acting herein by and through
its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Crow le ISO Police DepartmenU ("USER"), acting
herein by and through its duly authorized Chief of Polic�, individually referred to as a "party,"
collectively referred to herein as the "parties." The CFW or Fort Worth shall include all employees,
directors, officers, agents, and authorized representatives. USER shall include all employees,
directors, officers, agents, and authorized representatives.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, this Agreement 1s made under the authority of Sections 791, Texas
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, each governing body, in performing governmental functions or in paying for
the performance of governmental functions hereunder, shall make that performance or those
payments from current revenues legally available to that party; and
WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the subject of this Agreement is necessary for
the benefit of the public and each has the legal authority to perform and to provide the
governmental function or service which is the subject matter of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the performance of this Agreement is in the
common interest of both parties and that the division of costs fairly compensates the performing
party for the services or functions under this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is the collective desire of both Fort Worth and USER to allow Fort Worth
to provide USER with installation, maintenance and repair services for wireless communications
components and systems.
NOW THEREFORE, Fort Worth and USER agree as follows:
1.Services. CFW shall install, configure, maintain, and repair the following
equipment: mobile, portable, and fixed two-way radios and other wireless devices, antennas,
speakers, and ancillary equipment, sirens, mobile data computers and related hardware and
cabling, and any other similar or related public safety emergency response equipment. Unless
mutually agreed prior to commencement of work, CFW shall provide primary maintenance
services for the equipment at the CFW IT Solutions radio repair facility (or facilities). The
service shall include the regular inspection of the equipment and any maintenance or repair
necessary to maintain it in good working order. Upon request, CFW shall also install and remove
equipment from vehicles for reuse or disposal. USER shall approve equipment installation
location and configuration prior to commencement of work, and will inspect and approve
installation upon completion.
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2. Term. The Agreement shall become effective upon the signing of the Agreement
by an Assistant City Manager of the City of Fort Worth (the "Effective Date") and shall continue
in full force and effect unless terminated in accordance with the provisions set forth herein and in
Exhibit A.
3. Con�pensation. USER shall remit payment to Fort Worth in the amount and manner
set forth in Exhibit A"Fee Schedule." CFW may revise Exhibit A to adjust service rates as
needed without further action by CFW provided that CFW shall provide not less than sixty
(60) days advance written notice to USER before any revision to Exhibit A is effective.
Estimated total billing is $500 per year. Billing will be from the first day of the month through
the last day of the same month. CFW will invoice USER no later than the 21 st day of the month
following the end of each billing period, with the invoice dated on the day it is sent. USER will
pay CFW within thirty (30) days of receipt of any invoice for services under this Agreement.
CFW shall have the right to increase any applicable fees under this Agreement each fiscal year to
offset any increased costs incurred by CFW. Any increase in applicable fees will be effective at
the beginning of the next CFW fiscal year.
4. Liability. Each party agrees to be liable for any damages or loss that may be caused
by its own negligence, omission or intentional misconduct. For purposes of this Section 4, the term
party shall include employees, directors, officers, agents, authorized representatives,
subcontractors, consultants, and volunteers of the respective party. Nothing in the performance of
this Agreement shall impose any liability for claims against either party other than for claims for
which the Texas Tort Claims Act may impose liability.
5. lnde��ecident Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that USER shall
operate as an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges granted herein, and not as agent,
representative or employee of the CFW. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and
provisions of this Agreement, USER 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,
directors, officers, agents, authorized representatives, subcontractors, and consultants. USER
acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between the CFW, its
employees, directors, officers, agents, and authorized representatives, and USER and its
employees, directors, officers, agents, authorized representatives, subcontractors, and consultants.
USER further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint
enterprise between CFW and USER.
6. Non-Appropriation of Funds. Fort Worth and USER will use best efforts to
appropriate sufiicient funds to support obligations under this Agreement. However, in the event
that sufficient funds are not appropriated by either party's governing body, and as a result, that
party is unable to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, that party (i) shall promptly notify
the other party in writing and (ii) may terminate this Agreement, effective as of the last day for
which sufficient funds have been appropriated.
7. Ri�ht to �Lu��it. USER agrees that the CFW shall, at no additional cost to the
CFW, during and until the expiration of three (3) years after termination of this Agreement, have
access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents,
papers, records, and communications of the USER involving transactions relating to this
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Agreement. USER agrees that the CFW shall have access during normal working hours to all
necessary USER facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to
conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The CFW shall give USER
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
8. nssi�nment. USER shall not have the right to assign or subcontract any of its
duties, obligations or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CFW.
Which such right shall be granted solely at the discretion of the CFW. Any assignment in violation
of this provision shall be void.
9. No Waiver. The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of any
provision or condition of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein 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.
10. Governmental Powers/Immunities. It is understood and agreed that by execution
of this Agreement, the neither CFW nor USER waives or surrender any of its governmental powers
or immunities.
11. Amendments. No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding upon either party
hereto unless such amendment is set forth in writing, dated subsequent to the date of this
Agreement, and signed by both parties.
12. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
13. Confidential Information. To the extent permitted by law, USER for itself and its
officers, agents and employees, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the CFW
as confidential ("City Information") and shall not disclose any such information to a third party
without the prior written approval of the CFW, unless such disclosure is required by law, rule,
regulation, court order, in which event USER shall notify CFW in writing of such requirement in
sufficient time to allow CFW to seek injunctive or other relief to prevent such disclosure. USER
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. USER shall
notify the CFW immediately if the security or integrity of any City Information has been
compromised or is believed to have been compromised.
14. Force M�jeure. The parties shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective
duties and obligations hereunder, but shall not be held liable for any delay in or omission of
performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but
not limited to, compliance with any state or federal law or regulation, acts of God, acts of omission,
fires, strikes, lockouts, national disasters, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions, transportation
problems, existing contractual obligations directly related to the subject matter of this Agreement,
or declaration of a state of disaster or emergency by the federal, state, county, or City government
in accordance with applicable law.
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15. 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:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: IT Director
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth TX 76102
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
Crowley ISD Police Department
Attn: Chief L. Maston
2205 N Crowley Cleburne Rd
Crowley, Texas 76036
Facsimile: 817-297-5944
With Copy to the City Attorney
At same address
16. Governi�l� La�� 1 Vent�e. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Texas. Venue for any action brought on the basis of this Agreement shall
lie exclusively in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Texas — Fort Worth Division. In any such action, each party shall pay
its own attorneys' fees, court costs and other expenses incurred as a result of the action.
17. Si�nalure 1lutlioritv_. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that
he/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 entity. The other party is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and
representation in entering into this Agreement.
18. Lritiretv c�i� A�ree��ie��t. This written instrument, including all Exhibits attached
hereto, contains the entire understanding and agreement between Fort Worth and USER 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 this Agreement. Any previously executed
Subscriber Services Agreement between the parties shall be terminated simultaneously with the
final execution of this Agreement by both parties.
19. 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.
20. Termination. Either USER or CFW may terminate this Agreement for any reason,
with or without cause, upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other party. The CFW, in its
sole discretion, shall have the right to deny USER services under this Agreement and/or the right
to terminate the Agreement immediately if USER fails to make full payment of invoiced fees
within thirty (30) days of the date payment is due.
21. Compliance with Laws. The USER shall comply with all current and future
Federal, State, and Local laws, Ordinances, and Mandates, including Federal Communications
Commission rules and regulations regarding proper use of radio communications equipment.
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Agreed and Accepted:
Crowley IS D Police De artment :
Date:
Le' Shai Maston
Chief of Police
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APPROVED TO LEGALITY
By: -----------Name: ----------Title: -----------
ATTEST:
By: -----------Name: -----------Title: -----------
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City of Fort Worth
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B Valerie Washington (May 26, 202111:02 )
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Name: Valerie Washington
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: Ma�/ ZC� 2�21
Approval Recommended:
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By:
Name: Kevin Gunn
Title: Director
Attest:
By: `1��a�1/ ���`�
Name: Mary J. Kayser
Title: City Secretary
Contract Compliance Manager:
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.
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By:
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Name: Alan Girton
Title: Senior [T Manager
Approved as to Form and Legality:
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By:
Name: Taylor Paris
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C:21-0308 5/4/21
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. W�RTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
FEE SCHEDULE
Time And Materials Services
Covered Services:
• Mobile Radio Installation
� Mobile Computer Installation
• Radio Repair (Mobile and Portable)
• Base Station Radio Repair
• Radio Template Development
• Radio Code Plug Development
• Radio Programming
• Other Services As Agreed
Applicable Rates:
Labor
1. $70.00 per hour for work performed during regular business hours (Monday through
Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM except CFW holidays).
2. $105.00 per hour (with a two-hour minimum) for work performed outside regular
business hours when User requests work to be performed during these hours.
3. A per-visit trip charge of $35.00 if User requests work to be performed at a site other
than the Fort Worth Radio Services site. Labor rate will be charged beginning with
technician's arrival to User site.
Parts and Services
1. Parts and supplies used in the performance of maintenance and repair services will be
billed at the vendor's invoiced cost to the City plus 10%.
2. Services from third-parties (such as Motorola repair depot) will be billed at the vendor's
invoiced cost to the City plus 10%.
Flat Rate Services
Covered Services:
• Radio Tuning and Alignment (work performed at Fort Worth Radio Services site only)
Applicable Rates:
1. $35.00 per radio for units delivered by User to the Fort Worth Radio Services site.
2. $70.00 per mobile radio removed and reinstalled in User vehicles. Vehicle must be
delivered by User to the Fort Worth Radio Services site.
3. A trip charge of $70.00 if the User requests Fort Worth Radio Services staff to pick up
and deliver radios to User site.
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City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
Texas
Council Communication
DATE: 05/04/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0308
LOG NAME: 04CROWLEY ISD RADIO SUBSCRIBER SERVICES
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Radio Subscriber Services Agreement with the Crowley Independent School District for the Provision of Two-Way
Radio Support Services at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a radio subscriber services agreement with the Crowley Independent School
District for the provision of two-way radio support services at no cost to the City of Fort Worth.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth (City) maintains agreements with other public safety agencies in North Central Texas to provide access to its public safety
communications system. Some agencies have expressed interest in having the City extend its support to the programming, repair and
maintenance of their two-way radios and other hardware and software used to access the City's public safety communications system.
In March 2021, the Crowley Independent School District (Crowley ISD) approved a radio subscriber services agreement. Under this agreement,
the City will install, configure, maintain and repair certain public safety emergency response equipment. Crowley ISD will reimburse the City for all
labor and material costs associated with these services. The City's performance of these additional services will not impact its ability to meet City
department requirements. It will, however, provide additional external revenues to help support the public safety communications system. It will
also ensure that the equipment supporting the users of the City's radio system is operating within manufacturer specifications, which is a critical
requirement of the digital technology used with the City's communications system. Annual fees are estimated to total approximately $500.00.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Crowley Independent School District
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and execution of the agreement, funds will be deposited into the
General Fund. The Information Technology Solutions Department (and Financial Management Services) is responsible for the collection and
deposit of funds due to the City.
Submitted for City Manager's Office b� Valerie Washington 6192
Originating Business Unit Head: Kevin Gunn 2015
Additional Information Contact: Donlen Ruffin 2017