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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into
by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH("City"), a home rule municipal corporation,acting by
and through Fernando Costa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and The Grantsmanship
Center, Inc. ("Contractor"), a corporation, acting by and through Cathleen Kiritz, its duly authorized
President & CEO. For purposes of this Agreement, the term Contractor shall include Contractor, its
authorized representatives, officers, employees, and instructors who provide services on Contractor's
behalf. The term City shall include its authorized representatives,officers,employees, and directors.
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Professional Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A-Scope of Services;
3. Exhibit B—Payment Schedule
4. Exhibit C-Verification of Signature Authority Form.
Exhibits "A," `B," and "C" which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits"A,"
"B,"and"C"and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement,the terms and conditions
of this Agreement shall control.
1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor agrees to conduct"Designing Programs for Results-Online",an interactive virtual
training that teaches participants how to plan effective programs to build strong grant applications geared
towards reducing crime and improving safety. Contractor will provide four trainings in consideration of
Contractor's availability.
2.0 TERM
This Agreement shall become effective August 9,2022 and shall expire on July 31,2023 or on the last
day of the Services that are the subject of this Agreement,whichever comes first. City will have the option,
in its sole discretion,to renew this Agreement under the same terms and conditions,for up to four(4)one-
year renewal option(s)(each a"Renewal Term").
3.0 CONSIDERATION& COMPENSATION
3.1 Enrollment Fee. The standard prescribed fee that Contractor charges for the "Designing
Programs for Results-Online"training class is $158.33 per student(the"Enrollment Fee")for
a maximum of 24 participants per training.The maximum amount to be paid to the Contractor by
City for all Services performed and expenses incurred hereunder shall not exceed $89,200.00.
Contractor shall not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for City not
specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional costs for
such services. City shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Contractor not specified by
this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in writing.
3.2 Sponsorship. The City has agreed to pay Contractor $138.00 of the enrollment fee stated above
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whereas the remaining enrollment fee of$20.00 will be the responsibility of the participants and
their respective agency/organization. Contractor has agreed to facilitate the registration process
and track payment verification of the participants. Registration fees taken by Contractor will go
towards the overall balance owed by the City.
4.0 TERMINATION
4.1. Written Notice. City or Contractor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any
reason by providing the other party with at least 10 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non-appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by
City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder,City will notify Contractor of such occurrence and
this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received
without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein
agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to
its natural expiration, City shall pay Contractor for services actually rendered up to the effective date of
termination, and Contractor shall continue to provide City with services requested by City and in accordance
with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination.Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason,
Contractor shall provide City with copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared under
this Agreement. In the event Contractor has received access to City Information or data as a requirement to
perform services hereunder,Contractor shall return all City provided data to City in a machine readable format
or other format deemed acceptable to City.
5.0 ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
The City shall be responsible for providing the classroom facilities and audio/visual equipment needed
by Contractor. The City shall not be required to purchase any new audio/visual equipment. Contractor agrees
to provide the City a list of necessary audio/visual equipment needed at least two(2)weeks prior to the start of
Services. The City agrees to notify contractor of any equipment that is not available within two (2) days of
receiving the Contractor's list of necessary equipment. Contractor also agrees to provide the City with
information regarding the classroom size necessary to conduct the training at least two (2)weeks prior to the
start of Services.
There is no minimum enrollment for services.
The City requires a two(2)week notification prior to the scheduled training if changes are made to
the Contractor's course schedule or materials.
Contractor will provide at least one(1)qualified instructor("Instructor")for the training program who
will facilitate the Services.
Contractor agrees to provide each registered course participant with course materials and supplies
pertinent to the subject areas to be covered.
Contractor will provide course registration, administration, and certificates of completion, if
appropriate.
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Contractor must provide certificates of completion within seventy-two (72) hours of the City's
submittal of the final roster.Certificate of completion to include:
• Participant Name
• Course Name
• Course Date
• Total Training Hours
6.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
6.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Contractor hereby warrants to City that Contractor has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Contractor's services under
this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement,
Contractor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing.
6.2 Confidential Information. Contractor, for itself and its officers, agents, and employees,
agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by City("City Information")as confidential and shall
not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of City.
6.3 Unauthorized Access. Contractor 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. Contractor shall notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any City
Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event Contractor
shall in good faith use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in identifying what
information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate with City to protect such
City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
7.0 ACCESS
The access granted to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited to the property defined
as Premises in Section 1.0 of this Agreement. Contractor shall be escorted by a City employee at all times
while on Premises. The City employee escorting Contractor must be authorized to access Criminal Justice
Information Services ("CJIS") protected data. The parties acknowledge and understand that the Premises
contains one or more areas where CJIS protected data is viewed, modified, and used. Furthermore, the
parties acknowledge that federal and state law set forth the access requirements for CJIS protected data.
The parties agree to comply with all federal and state law requirements regarding access to CJIS protected
data.
Contractor shall sign in and out at the front desk of Premises upon entry and exit. Contractor shall
carry a valid photo ID while on Premises.
8.0 RIGHT TO AUDIT
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Contractor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under
this contract, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three years, have access to
and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books,documents,papers,and records,
including, but not limited to, all electronic records of Contractor involving transactions relating to this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. Contractor agrees that City shall have access during normal
working hours to all necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work
space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section.City shall give Contractor
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
9.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is expressly understood and agreed that Contractor shall operate as an independent Contractor as
to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as agent,representative or
employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement,
Contractor 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 officers, agents, servants, employees, consultants, and
subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as
between City,its officers,agents,servants, and employees, and Contractor,its officers,agents,employees,
servants,contractors,and subcontractors. Contractor further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed
as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor.It is further understood that
City shall in no way be considered a co-employer or a joint employer of Contractor or any officers,agents,
servants,employees,or subcontractors of Contractor. Neither Contractor,nor any officers,agents,servants,
employees, or subcontractors of Contractor shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City.
Contractor shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself
and any of its officers,agents, servants,employees,or subcontractors.
10.0 LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
11.1 LIABILITY- CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,INCLUDING
DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S),
MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS,SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
10.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - CONTRACTOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,
SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS
OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONTRACTOR'S
BUSINESSAND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS)AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,INCLUDING
DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR
MALFEASANCE OF CONTRACTOR,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
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10.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION- Contractor agrees to defend,
settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against City for infringement of any
patent, copyright, trade mark, trade secret, or similar property right arising from City's use of the
software and/or documentation in accordance with this Agreement, it being understood that this
agreement to defend, settle or pay shall not apply if City modifies or misuses the software and/or
documentation. So long as Contractor bears the cost and expense of payment for claims or actions
against City pursuant to this section, Contractor shall have the right to conduct the defense of any
such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise
any such claim; however, City shall have the right to fully participate in any and all such settlement,
negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect City's interest, and City agrees to cooperate with
Contractor in doing so.In the event City,for whatever reason,assumes the responsibility for payment
of costs and expenses for any claim or action brought against City for infringement arising under this
Agreement, City shall have the sole right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all
negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim; however,
Contractor shall fully participate and cooperate with City in defense of such claim or action.
City agrees to give Contractor timely written notice of any such claim or action, with copies of all
papers City may receive relating thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City's assumption of
payment of costs or expenses shall not eliminate Contractor's duty to indemnify City under this
Agreement.If the software and/or documentation or any part thereof is held to infringe and the use
thereof is enjoined or restrained or,if as a result of a settlement or compromise,such use is materially
adversely restricted, Contractor shall, at its own expense and as City's sole remedy, either: (a)
procure for City the right to continue to use the software and/or documentation; or (b) modify the
software and/or documentation to make it non-infringing, provided that such modification does not
materially adversely affect City's authorized use of the software and/or documentation; or(c)replace
the software and/or documentation with equally suitable, compatible, and functionally equivalent
non-infringing software and/or documentation at no additional charge to City; or (d) if none of the
foregoing alternatives are reasonably available to Contractor,terminate this Agreement and refund
all amounts paid to Contractor by City, subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all
remedies available to City under law.
11.0 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
11.1 Assignment. Contractor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or
rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to an
assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Contractor under which the
assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor
and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Contractor under this Agreement prior to the
effective date of the assignment.
11.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, subcontractor shall execute a written
agreement with Contractor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor shall agree to be bound
by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement, as such duties and obligations may apply.
Contractor shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract.
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12.0 INSURANCE
Contractor shall provide City with Cer ificate(s)of Insurance documenting policies of the following
types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement of any work pursuant
to this Agreement:
12.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000- Each Occurrence
$1,000,000- Aggregate
12.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability policy shall name City as an additional insured
thereon, as its interests may appear.The term City shall include its employees,
officers,officials,agents,and volunteers in respect to the contracted services.
(b) A minimum of 30 days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage
shall be provided to City. Ten(10)days' notice shall be acceptable in the event of
non-payment of premium. Notice shall be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort
Worth, 200 Texas Street,Fort Worth,Texas 76102,with copies to the Fort Worth
City Attorney at the same address.
(c) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do business in the
State of Texas.All insurers must have a minimum rating of"A-VII"in the current
A.M.Best Key Rating Guide,or have reasonably equivalent financial strength and
solvency to the satisfaction of the City's Risk Management Office. If the rating is
below that required,written approval of Risk Management is required.
(d) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance documentation shall
not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(e) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Contractor has obtained all required
insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Contractor commencing any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
13.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS,ORDINANCES,RULES,AND REGULATIONS
Contractor agrees that in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with all
applicable federal,state,and local laws,ordinances,rules,and regulations and that any work it produces in
connection with this Agreement will also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations. If City notifies Contractor of any violation of such laws, ordinances,
rules,or regulations,Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct the violation.
14.0 NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT
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Contractor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors, and successors in
interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Contractor's duties and
obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or group
of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED
VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY CONTRACTOR, ITS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN
INTEREST, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY
AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
15.0 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:
To CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Fernando Costa
Assistant City Manager
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth TX 76102-6311
Facsimile: (817) 392-8502
With a copy to the City Attorney's Office at the same address and to:
Contract Compliance Specialist
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
505 W.Felix St.
Fort Worth,TX 76115
To CONTRACTOR:
The Grantsmanship Center,Inc.
Attn: Cathleen Kiritz,President&CEO
350 S.Bixel St., Ste 110
Los Angeles,CA 90017
Phone: (310) 720-9860
Email: cathleengtgci.com
16.0 SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES
Neither City nor Contractor shall, during the term of this Agreement and additionally for a period
of one (1) year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ, whether as an employee or
independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other during the term of this
Agreement,without the prior written consent of the person's employer.Notwithstanding the foregoing,this
provision shall not apply to an employee of either party who responds to a general solicitation of
advertisement of employment by either party.
17.0 GOVERNMENTAL POWERS
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It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, City does not waive or surrender
any of its governmental powers or immunities.
18.0 NO WAIVER
The failure of City or Contractor to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
Agreement, or the failure to exercise any right granted herein, shall not constitute a waiver of City's or
Contractor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
occasion.
19.0 GOVERNING LAW/VENUE
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, is brought pursuant to this Agreement, venue for such action
shall lie in the state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas, or the United States District Court for the
Northern District of Texas,Fort Worth Division.
20.0 SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity,
legality,and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
21.0 FORCE MAJEURE
City and Contractor shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations as set
forth in this Agreement,but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance due to force
maj cure or other causes beyond their reasonable control,including,but not 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, 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,
and/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
hinders the party's performance,as soon as reasonably possible,as determined in the City's discretion,after
the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event. The form of notice required by this section shall be the same
as section 15 above.
22.0 HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, shall not be deemed a
part of this Agreement,and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
23.0 REVIEW OF COUNSEL
The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have had the opportunity to review and
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revise this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction that any ambiguities are to be resolved
against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or Exhibits"A"or
B.
24.0 AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS/EXTENSIONS
No amendment,modification,or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a parry hereto
unless set forth in a written instrument executed by an authorized representatives of both parties.
25.0 ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including Exhibits"A" and `B"contains the entire understanding and agreement
between City and Contractor, their assigns, and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein.
Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent that
it conflicts with any provision of this Agreement.
26.0 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.
27.0 WARRANTY OF SERVICES
Contractor warrants that its services will be of a professional quality and conform to generally
prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this warranty within 30 days
from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Contractor's option, Contractor shall either
(a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re-perform the services in a manner that conforms with the
warranty,or(b)refund any fees paid by City to Contractor for the nonconforming services.
28.0 IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT
Contractor 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, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility
documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Contractor 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 Contractor employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services.
CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY
PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY
CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR
LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Contractor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement for violations of this provision by Contractor.
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29.0 OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT.
Materials created by Contractor and used by Contractor for delivery of services shall not be
considered"work-made-for-hire."Ownership of materials developed by Contractor and used by Contractor
to deliver this training are copyrighted and proprietary and fully owned by Contractor. Ownership of these
materials shall not transfer to the City of Fort Worth; the materials will not become property of the City of
Fort Worth; and ownership of these materials will continue to vest 100% in the Contractor. However, the
City of Fort Worth and participants of the class will have access and use of the materials as described in
Exhibit"A" and Exhibit`B".
30.0 SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to execute
this Agreement on behalf of the respective party,and that such binding authority has been granted by proper
order,resolution,ordinance,or other authorization of the entity.This Agreement and any amendment hereto
may be executed by any authorized representative of Contractor whose name,title,and signature is affixed
on the Verification of Signature Authority Form, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "D." Each party is
fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
31.0 CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP
Contractor shall notify City's Purchasing Manager,in writing, of a company name, ownership, or
address change for the purpose of maintaining updated City records. The president of Contractor or an
authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating changes in a company name or ownership must
be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the
state indicating such change,copy of the board of director's resolution approving the action,or an executed
merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the specified documentation may adversely impact
future invoice payments.
32.0 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL
If Contractor has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is for less than$100,000,this section
does not apply. Contractor acknowledges that,in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government
Code,the 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
contract, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City
that Contractor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the
contract.
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
By: ensuring all performance and reporting
Name: Fernando Costa requirements.
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: Aug 11, 2022
By: Sasha Kane(Aug 11,2022 10:29 CDT)
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Name: Sasha Kane
Title: Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
By: Neil Noakes(Aug 1 ,2022 20:52 CDT) LEGALITY:
Name: Neil Noakes
Title: Chief of Police
ATTEST: By:
Name: Taylor Paris
Title: Assistant City Attorney
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OFFICIAL RECORD
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EXHIBIT"A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
G.,lunlmg 1,eate change.
Designing Programs for Results—Online
Sponsored by the Fort Worth Police Department
OVERVIEW
Designing Programs for Results—Online teaches participants how to plan effective programs
to make communities better.The class participants learn how to define the problem they
want to address as well as clarify the outcomes(the change)their programs will produce.And
then,they learn how to target the best methods for producing those outcomes.Participants
also learn how to create an evaluation plan and budget for their programs.
This class builds the foundation for great programs that get funded and make a real difference
in people's lives.Once participants are equipped with a plan,they are in a good position to
begin tackling the grant proposal process.Program planning is the first and most important
step before developing a grant proposal.
This training is delivered in four,two-hour,virtual sessions:one each morning and afternoon,
overtwo,sequential days.The learning continues between the online sessions as participants
complete reading assignments and exercises for approximately 12 total hours of engaged
learning.The class is interactive,limited to 24 participants,and delivered by a senior trainer
from The Grantsmanship Center with technical support from a class facilitator using the Zoom
platform.
Participants also receive a hardcopy textbook,Grantsmanship:Program Planning&Proposal
Writing,and access to a robust e-notebook.After training, participants have six months of
Alumni Membership benefits.
Course content:
Results Oriented Program Planning—5 Things to Do
Core Elements of Program Planning&how they connect(with diagram)
• Problem
• Outcomes
• Methods
• Evaluation
• Budget
What is a Logic Model?(with diagram)
• 4-Square Logic Model Tool
• Different Approaches
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Problem
• Definition
• 3 Key Elements
• Problem,Outcomes&Methods Diagram
• Situation,Significance&Causes
• Example of Problem
• Data&Documentation
EXERCISE#1—Identifying&Documenting the Problem
Outcomes
• Definition
• S.M.A.R.T.
• Example
EXERCISE#2—Defining Outcomes
Methods
• Definition
• How Methods Connect(with diagram)
• What Kind of Approach?
• Spectrum of Evidence-Based
• What Methods Fit Target Population/Organization's Role in Community?
• Program Implementation
• Process Objectives(Outputs)
• Rough Sketch of Methods(Example)
• Timeline
• Costs
EXERCISE#3—Developing Methods
Evaluation
• Definition
• 2 Parts—Outcome Evaluation&Process Evaluation
• 2 Kinds of Data—Quantitative(Hard)&Qualitative(Soft)
• For Both Outcome&Process Evaluation-8 Questions to Answer
• Adding Evaluation Plan to Rough Sketch
• Implementing Evaluation Plan
• Resources Required
Budget
• Definition
• Planning Budget as You Plan Program
• Cash&In-Kind Resources
• All Resource Needs—Personnel&Non-Personnel Expenses
• Budget Essentials
FINAL EXERCISE—Putting It All Together—Organize Program Plan Into a Logic Model
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City of Fort Worth and The Grantsmanship Center Inc.
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EXHIBIT `B"
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
-THE-
GRANTSMANSHIP
Create change.
Itemized Quote for Training Services for
Fort Worth Police Department:
Designing Programs for Results-Online
May 25,2022
4 classes of 24 participants each
Cost for class of
Item description Cost X 4 trainings
24 participants
Registration of $3800 $15,200
participants
Textbook&shipping $1440 $5760
E-notebook $4800 $19,200
Alumni Membership- $3600 $14,400
6 Trios.after training
Preparation & $8660 $34,640
Delivery of
Customized training
by Senior Trainer and
Class Facilitator using
Zoom platform
TOTAL amount $22,300 $89,200
We look forward to serving the Fort Worth Police Department community!
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EXHIBIT"C"
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following individuals
have the authority to legally bind Contractor and to execute any agreement, amendment, or change order
on behalf of Contractor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order,resolution,ordinance,or
other authorization of Contractor. City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and representation set forth
in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Contractor. Contractor will submit an
updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes to the signatory authority. City is
entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form that has been properly executed
by Contractor.
Name:
Title:
Signature
Name:
Title:
Signature
Name:
Title:
Signature
Name: Cathleen E.II/Knitz
Signature of President/aO
Other Title:
Date: August 10, 2022
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City of Fort Worth and The Grantsmanship Center Inc.
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