HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 62488CSC No. 62488
FORT WORTH,
CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
This CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by
and between the CITY OF FORT WO TH ("City"), a Texas home -rule municipal corporation, and THE
WO N'S CENTER OF TARRANT COUNTY, INC. ("Contractor"), a Texas non-profit corporation,
each individually referred to as a "party" and collectively referred to as the "parties."
1. Scope of Services. Contractor will provide Rape Crisis Victim Services and Direct Victim
Services for City residents ("Services"), as set forth in more detail in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes.
1.1. Contractor Obligations and Material Deviations. The attached Program Summary in
Exhibit "A" details the Services to be provided by Contractor. The Exhibit also provides an
estimated number of clients that Contactor will serve, based on Contractor's history providing
similar services. While these are not hard numbers that must be met, both Parties agree that in the
event of a material deviation from these numbers, as determined in City's sole discretion, a breach
of contract will exist. In such event, City reserves the right to delay or withhold payment or lower
Contractor's allocation of funding.
2. Term. This Agreement begins on October 1, 2024 ("Effective Date") and expires on
October 31, 2025 ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement ("Initial
Term").
3. Compensation.
3.1 General Provisions. City will pay Contractor in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement, including Exhibit "B," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all
purposes. Total annual compensation under this Agreement will not exceed FIFTY-SIX
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY and 00/100 DOLLARS ($56.250.00). Contractor will
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
will not be liable for any additional expenses of Contractor not specified by this Agreement unless
City first approves such expenses in writing.
3.2 Ouarterly Reports Reauired. The distribution of funds to Contractor under this Agreement is
conditioned upon Contractor's submission of quarterly reporting of financial and service
statistics, attached hereto as Exhibit "C." Submissions are due on the following deadlines:
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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REPORT DUE DATE
January 15, 2025 (Service Period: October 1, 2024 —
December 31, 2024)
April 15, 2025 (Service Period: January 1, 2025 —
March 31, 2025)
July 15, 2025 (Service Period: April 1, 2025 — June
30, 2025)
October 15, 2025 (Service Period: July 1, 2025 —
September 30, 2025)
FINANCIAL AND PROGRAM
DATA
1st Quarter Report
2nd Quarter Report
3rd Quarter Report
41h Quarter (Year -End) Report
3.2.1. Failure to Submit Reports. Failure to submit quarterly reports to City will be an event
of default of this Agreement. City will notify Contractor in writing of such default and Contractor
will have 5 calendar days from the date of the written notice to submit the quarterly report to cure
the default. If Contractor fails to cure the default within such time, Contractor will forfeit any
payments otherwise due that quarter.
4. 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 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non-a_nnronriation 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 will 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 the Expiration Date, City will pay Contractor for services actually rendered up
to the effective date of termination and Contractor will 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 will 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 will return all City provided data to City in a machine-readable format or
other format deemed acceptable to City.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 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.
5.2 Confidential Information. Contractor, for itself and its officers, agents and
employees, agrees that it will treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as
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confidential and will not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written
approval of City.
5.3 Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of
Texas and all documents held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public
Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary,
City will promptly notify Contractor. It will be the responsibility of Contractor to submit reasons
objecting to disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided
by City, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
5.4 Unauthorized Access. Contractor must store and maintain City Information in a
secure manner and will not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt
City Information in any way. Contractor must 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 will, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City
in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and will fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
6. Right to Audit. Contractor agrees that City will, until the expiration of three (3) years
after final payment under this Agreement, 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 will have
access during normal working hours to all necessary Contractor facilities and will be provided adequate
and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section.
City will give Contractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7. Indenendent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Contractor will
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 will 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, vendors, and subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat
superior will 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 will be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and
Contractor. It is further understood that City will in no way be considered a Co -employer or a Joint
employer of Contractor or any officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Neither
Contractor, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of Contractor will
be entitled to any employment benefits from City. Contractor will 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,
contractors, or contractors.
Liabilitv and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY- CONTRACTOR WILL 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
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ACTS) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS,
OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION- CONTRACTOR HEREBY COVENANTS
AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROMAND AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS
OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR
EITHER PROPERTYDAMAGE OR LOSS (INCL UDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO
CONTRACTOR'S BUSINESS AND 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 CA USED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF CONTRACTOR, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.3 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 WILL NOT APPLYIF CITYMODIFIES 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 WILL 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 WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO
FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ANY AND ALL SUCH SETTLEMENT, NEGOTIATIONS, OR
LAWSUIT AS NECESSARY TO PROTECT CITY'S INTEREST, AND CITYAGREES 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 WILL 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 WILL 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 CITYMAY RECEIVE
RELATING THERETO. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CITY'S ASSUMPTION
OF PAYMENT OF COSTS OR EXPENSES WILL 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 WILL, 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
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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 EQUALL Y 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 IS 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.
Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assiiu ment. Contractor will 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 will 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 will be liable for all obligations of Contractor under this Agreement prior to the effective
date of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, the subcontractor will execute
a written agreement with Contractor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor agrees
to be bound by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Contractor must provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10. Insurance. Contractor must provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting
policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement
of any Services pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
Coverage will be on any vehicle used by Contractor, or its employees, agents, or
representatives in the course of providing Services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle" will be any vehicle owned, hired and non -owned.
(c) Workers' Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other
state workers' compensation laws where the Services are being performed
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Employers' Liability
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
(d) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions):
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage must be claims -made, and maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An
annual certificate of insurance must be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
10.2 General Reauirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies must
name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term
City includes its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to
the contracted services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in
limits of coverage must be provided to City. Ten (10) days' notice will be
acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice must be sent to the
Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same address.
(d) 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 Risk Management. If the rating is
below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required.
(e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance
documentation will not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Contractor has obtained all
required insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Contractor proceeding with
any work pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations. Contractor agrees that in
the performance of its obligations hereunder, it will 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
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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 must immediately
desist from and correct the violation.
12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Contractor, for itself, its personal representatives,
assigns, contractors, subcontractors, and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees
that in the performance of Contractor's duties and obligations hereunder, it will 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,
CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, CONTRACTOR
AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND
HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
13. Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement will be
conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives, or (2) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered,
return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
To CITY:
To CONTRACTOR:
City of Fort Worth Laura Hilgart
Attn: William Johnson, Assistant City Manager President & CEO
100 Fort Worth Trail The Women's Center of Tarrant County
Fort Worth, TX 76102-2661 1723 Hemphill Street
Fort Worth, TX 76110
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
14. Solicitation of Emulovees. Neither City nor Contractor will, during the term of this
Agreement and additionally for a period of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ,
whether as 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 will not apply to an employee of either party who responds
to a general solicitation of advertisement of employment by either party.
15. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement,
City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
16. No Waiver. The failure of City or Contractor to insist upon the performance of any term
or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein does 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.
17. Governing Law / Venue. This Agreement will 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 will lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
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18. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be
affected or impaired.
19. Force Maieure. City and Contractor 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
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. The notice
required by this section must be addressed and delivered in accordance with Section 13 of this Agreement.
20. Headings not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only, will not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope
of any provision of this Agreement.
21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement or its Exhibits.
22. Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension
of this Agreement will be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is
executed by an authorized representative of each party.
23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each
counterpart will, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute
one and the same instrument.
24. Warranty of Services. Contractor warrants that its services will be of a high quality and
conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Contractor's
option, Contractor will either (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re -perform the services in a manner
that conforms with the warranty, or (b) refund the fees paid by City to Contractor for the nonconforming
services.
25. Immigration Nationalitv Act. Contractor must 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 will provide City with copies of all
I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Contractor must 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
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to perform such services. CONTRACTOR WILL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY
HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF
THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, OR AGENTS. City, upon written notice to Contractor, will have the right to
immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Contractor.
26. Ownership of Work Product. City will be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation that are created, published, displayed, or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City
will be the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and other proprietary
rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product will inure to the benefit of City from
the date of conception, creation or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of expression
(whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product will be considered a "work -made -
for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. If and to the extent such Work
Product, or any part thereof, is not considered a "work -made -for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright
Act of 1976, as amended, Contractor hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right, title and interest
in and to the Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade
secret, and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration,
free from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto on the part of City.
27. Signature Authoritv. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that they have
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.
Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement
or any amendment hereto.
28. Change in Comvanv Name or Ownership. Contractor must 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 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 so may adversely impact future invoice payments.
29. No Bovcott of Israel. If Contractor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement
is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with
Chapter 2271 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" has the meanings ascribed to those terms in Chapter 2271 of the Texas
Government Code. By signing this Agreement, 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 Agreement.
30. Prohibition on Bovcotting Energv Companies. Contractor acknowledges that in
accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a
contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from
public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains
a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not
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boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the
Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Contractor certifies
that Contractor's signature provides written verification to City that Contractor: (1) does not boycott
energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
31. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries.
Contractor acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government
Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or
more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-
time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not
have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm
trade association. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this
Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides
written verification to City that Contractor: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive
that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
32. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which
will be considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original
signature. For these purposes, "electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions
(e.g. via pdf file or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted via
software such as Adobe Sign.
33. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement 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 in
conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
(signature page follows)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
William Johnson (D c 19,202410:25 CST)
Name:
William Johnson
Title:
Assistant City Manager
Date:
Dec 19, 2024
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By: Robert Alldre ge (Dec 19, 202410:21 CST)
Name: Robert A. Alldredge, Jr.
Title: Executive Assistant Chief
ATTEST:
By:
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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By: Laura Hilgart (Dec 18, 02416:28 CST)
Name: Laura Hilgart
Title: President and CEO
Date: Dec 18, 2024
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.
By:
Name: Keith Morris
Title: Assistant Police Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By: %�0
Name: Hye Won Kim
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: 24-0891
Date Approved: 10/15/2024
Form 1295: 2024-1127603 02/23/2024
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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City Secretary Contract No.
EXHIBIT A
PROGRAM SUMMARY
OCTOBER 1, 2024 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 $569250.00
PROGRAM:
RAPE CRISIS VICTIM SERVICES (RCVS)
Rape Crisis Victim Services (RCVS) provides a continuum of support for victims and their
families from the time of the crime and throughout the healing process. RCVS is an integrated part
of our community's system for addressing violence and helping victims heal, and is relied upon
by Fort Worth law enforcement, criminal justice, hospitals, city government and many other
groups. The City of Fort Worth has been a CRITICAL partner in this work since the 1980s.
The consequences of untreated trauma resulting from sexual violence are significant. Nationwide
data indicates victims of sexual assault are:
• >>3 times more likely to suffer from depression;
• >>6 times more likely to suffer from post -traumatic stress disorder;
• >> 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol;
• >>26 times more likely to abuse drugs;
• >>4 times more likely to contemplate suicide (RAINN.)
• Over 50% Texans who experienced sexual victimization report psychological or emotional
distress. Victims also report greater levels of financial hardship than non -victims. (Institute
on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at the University of Texas Austin 2015).
Each year The Women's Center serves thousands of Fort Worth victims through the RCVS
program. Since 2015, the program has reached over 12,207 victims of violence and their
significant others (1,810 were child victims; 8,515 were adult victims; and 1,882 were significant
others of child or adult victims.) In addition, through Play it Safe! (PIS) presentations provided in
FW schools, 659 child abuse victims have been identified and connected with CPS, Law
Enforcement and/or Women Center services.
DIRECT VICTIM SERVICES:
Reaching 2, 000+ Fort Worth Residents through the following services.
CRISIS HOTLINE- 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, a team of highly
trained Victim Advocates answer calls from survivors and their families. It doesn't matter if an
assault occurred that day or decades prior, advocates provide support to help survivors reduce
crisis and connect to continuum services.
• Hotline Calls received from Fort Worth Residents: 2,000
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RAPE EXAM AND IN -PERSON CRISIS INTERVENTION- 24-hour on -call Rape Exam
coverage is provided to 6+ Fort Worth hospitals as well as full-time Hospital Advocates stationed
onsite at JPS Hospital 7 days a week to provide advocacy, case management and support to sexual
assault survivors as well as survivors of other types of violent crimes such as domestic violence,
gunshot wounds and elder abuse. Advocates act as a liaison between the survivor, family members,
law enforcement, and the hospital staff.
• FW Primary victims served: 650
• FW Significant Others served: 250
CLINICAL COUNSELING - Licensed, Master's -level therapists provide clinical counseling,
including individual, group and play therapy, for child and adult victims of sexual assault, sexual
abuse and other violence and their significant others. All therapists are trained in trauma -informed,
evidence -based therapy practices. Services are available for clients whose victimization was recent
as well as those who experienced violence in their past, such as adults who were molested as
children. Play Therapy is offered to help children beginning at age two heal from the fear and
trauma they have experienced as a result of sexual abuse, and overcome resulting emotional and
behavioral problems. Counseling and support is also available for family members and significant
others, which helps to stabilize and heal families devastated by violent crimes.
• Unduplicated FW victims served: 350
• Number of FW victims served each quarter: 175
ONSITE CASE MANAGEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACCOMPANIMENT— In -person
crisis intervention and case management services are also provided at our Hemphill office, where
a victim can walk in and speak directly to a trained Advocate. On -site case managers (CM) connect
survivors with resources for their immediate needs, such as transportation, housing, and assistance
in applying for Crime Victims' Compensation. CMs work with clients who are on the counseling
waitlist to address immediate problems, provide support outside of regular counseling sessions,
assist with non -clinical issues, and ensure stability after counseling. Dealing with the criminal
justice system can leave survivors feeling unheard, scared, and challenged. Highly qualified staff
members and volunteers work closely with the district attorney's office to prepare children and
adults for court proceedings, and accompany victims through a variety of criminal justice
processes, including law enforcement interviews, law enforcement procedures and trials. ***We
do not set specific targets for this work. ***
VIOLENCE EDUCATION & PREVENTION:
Reaching 25, 000+Fort Worth Children at 60+ schools through 1600+ presentations.
An additional Fort Worth Adults (2,100)/Professionals (900) will be reached.
The best way to address violence against women/girls is to stop it before it ever happens. For this
reason, RCVS works to educate individuals of all ages and occupations about violence prevention
through the following strategies:
»In -school curriculum for kids and teens through Play it SafeW (PIS);
>>Training for adults regarding violence in their homes, workplaces, and online;
>>Tools for professionals to use to ensure they're trauma -informed no matter where they work.
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PIS is an acclaimed child sexual abuse prevention and training program created by The Center that
is designed for kids ages 4 — 18, with age -appropriate content and delivered one -classroom at a
time.
Trained presenters teach school -aged children to reduce their risk for sexual assault and abuse by:
1) recognizing an abusive situation, 2) responding appropriately to abuse and 3) reporting the
incident to someone the child trusts, stressing that abuse is NEVER the fault of a child. Through
grade -level specific curriculum age -appropriate videos, workbooks, dolls and training aids,
children learn new information in each grade, which helps them to continue to build age -
appropriate knowledge and skills to keep them safe. Information is applied to situations that
children encounter, such as bullies on the playground, exploitation by friends or acquaintances,
stranger danger and peer pressure. In addition, PIS provides a safe forum to disclose abuse. The
program is delivered free -of -charge to students in school districts throughout Tarrant County, as
well as to churches, summer camps and other community organizations.
RCVS program also provides sexual assault risk reduction training for adults and public prevention
education to change understanding of victimization and attitudes that encourage violence. In
addition, RCVS provides Professional Training in sexual assault issues and victim management
for local police, prosecutors, medical personnel and mental health providers.
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City Secretary Contract No.
EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The distribution of funds to Contractor under this Agreement is conditioned upon Contractor's
submission of quarterly reporting of financial and service statistics, attached hereto as Exhibit
"C." Submissions are due on the following deadlines:
REPORT DUE DATE
January 15, 2025 (Service dates: October 1, 2024 —
December 31, 2024)
April 15, 2025 (Service dates: January 1, 2025 —
March 31, 2025)
July 15, 2025 (Service dates: April 1, 2025 — June 30,
2025)
October 15, 2025 (Service dates: July 1, 2025 —
September 30, 2025)
FINANCIAL AND PROGRAM
DATA
1st Quarter Report
2nd Quarter Report
P Quarter Report
41h Quarter (Year -End) Report
Data reported to City of Fort Worth using Exhibit "C" will be reviewed by Police Department
staff. Upon approval, City of Fort Worth will distribute funds as follows:
AWARD
AMOUNT
$56,250.00
QUARTER 1
$14,063.00
QUARTER 2
$14,063.00
QUARTER 3
$14,062.00
QUARTER 4
$14,062.00
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EXHIBIT C
SECTION I/SECTION II
QUARTERLY REPORT
CITY OF FORT WORTH
POLICE DEPARTMENT
100 FORT WORTH TRAIL I FORT WORTH, TX 76102 1 (817) 392-7540 1 FAX (817) 392-7328
Name:
Address:
CFW Contract No.
CFW Fund Year:
Total Annual Allocation:
Percent of Total Budget:
Report Quarter Ending:
Section I. Expense Classification:
TOTAL EXPENSES
Report Quarter Ending:
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Total
December 31 March 31 June 30 September 30
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Total
December 31 March 31 June 30 September 30
Section II: Goals/Services
Add Your Agency's Outcomes
Administration and monitoring of contracts:
Admin costs of not more than 25%
Agency Goals/Services
Agency Goals/Services
Agency Goals/Services
Signature - Preparer I Date I Signature — Award Administrator I Date
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ACITY COUNCIL AGEND
Create New From This M&C
REFERENCE **M&C 24- 19FY25 SOCIAL SERVICES
DATE: 10/15/2024 NO.: 0891 LOG NAME: PROGRAMS IN FORT
WORTH
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize the Execution of Contracts with My Health My Resources of Tarrant
County, Recovery Resource Council, Safe Haven of Tarrant County, and The Women's
Center of Tarrant County in the Aggregate Amount of $199,500.00 to Provide Social
Service Programs for the Fort Worth Community in Fiscal Year 2025, Find that the
Contracts Serve a Public Purpose and that Adequate Controls are in Place
RECOMMENDATION:
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It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of contracts with My Health My Resources of Tarrant
County, Recovery Resource Council, Safe Haven of Tarrant County, and The Women's Center of Tarrant County in the
aggregate amount of $199,500.00 to provide social service programs for the Fort Worth community in Fiscal Year 2025,
find that the contracts serve a public purpose and that adequate controls are in place.
DISCUSSION:
From Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 through Fiscal Year 2023, the City contracted with United Way of Tarrant County (United
Way) to administer and distribute these funds to agencies that provide social service programs that meet the City's
established criteria. The City made a single payment to the United Way and the United Way had discretion to select the
particular agencies and funding amounts subject to the criteria listed below designed to ensure that the funds were used
for a public benefit in the Fort Worth community. In exchange for the funds, United Way chose agencies based on these
criteria and delivered quarterly reports detailing how the funds were expended by United Way and the chosen agencies.
During FY 2024 budget process, the City Council approved financial support for the United Way in the amount of
$199,500.00, which is currently budgeted in the General Fund Budget for Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) in
order to fund various agencies and social service programs throughout the City
Following the adoption of the FY24 budget, the leadership teams of United Way and Neighborhood Services met and
agreed to return program oversight and contract administration to the City of Fort Worth, specifically NSD, due to
administrative capacity in both organizations. In addition, the allocation of funds to support social service programs is in
alignment with the current NSD processes to allocate federal grant funds to public service agencies. Following this
decision, Neighborhood Services met with the Police Department to discuss the potential alignment with the purpose and
procedures of the Community Based Programs grant process. The Police Department agreed to assume oversight of
these contracts in order to migrate these agencies to the competitive application process required by Crime Control and
Prevention District (CCPD). However, funding is budgeted within the General Fund for the Neighborhood Services
Department. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Neighborhood Services and Police Department have the
responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
This M&C will enable these agencies sufficient time to complete the CCPD process and be considered by the CCPD
Community Based Programs Advisory Board.
Please note: This funding is managed as a grant, however it is not a grant as the funding source comes from the City's
General Funds budget.
The following criteria were used to ensure that the chosen agencies serve a public purpose through investing money,
expertise, and other resources to improve lives and communities in benefit of the entire Fort Worth community:
Agencies must have a valid current designation of tax-exempt status under 26 USC 501 from the United States
Internal Revenue Service;
Agencies must have a mission statement and service plan that aligns with public safety;
Agencies must not engage in inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytizing, as a
part of the program or services funded by City dollars. Inherently religious activities must be offered separately, in
time or location, from the programs, activities, or services supported by City funds;
Agencies must submit documentation attesting to and demonstrating the entity's capacity to deliver specified
services; and
Agencies must demonstrate via site visits that the nature and performance of the proposed service meets the above -
listed criteria.
These contracts will require these funds be used for programming within the City. This allows the City to continue to
provide financial assistance to non-profit agencies that offer critical social services for the benefit of the entire Fort Worth
community. These programs will provide the public with a clear benefit by providing mentorship and training to children to
help ensure they remain in school and by ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of Fort Worth citizens, specifically those
who are experiencing or survivors of traumatic events, such as domestic violence and sexual assault. Staff will ensure
that proper controls are in place, including reporting requirements and auditing rights. The contract period will be for a
one-year term, from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, or until the agency secures funding through the CCPD
process.
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The following chart provides projections for services to be provided by four (4) selected agencies:
AGENCY
AWARD
PROJECTIONS
My Health My Resources (MHMR) of
Tarrant County - Tarrant County Youth
Recovery Campus
Recovery Resource Council
Safe Haven of Tarrant County
The Women's Center of Tarrant County
TOTAL
$38,250.00 100 teen clients in supportive outpatient
services
600 teens with Ground Zero services, including
support groups in alternative schools and
prevention services in juvenile detention, teen
$37,500.00 court and other locations; 70\\\% of students
report a reduction Alcohol, Tobacco and Other
Drugs (ATOD) use and violence or improved
decision making, perception of harm related
substance use
1,300 women and child victims of domestic
$67,500.00 violence; 10,000 calls on the 24-hour crisis
hotline; 2,000 hours of volunteer service
2,000 rape crisis hotline calls; Counseling for 400
survivors of rape at rape exam sites; Counseling
for 175 significant others at rape exam
site; Clinical counseling for 700; Child sexual
$56,250.00 abuse prevention training for 20,000
children; Adult sexual abuse prevention training
for 1,500 persons; Training and technical
assistance for 1,000 criminal justice professionals
$199,500.00
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and adoption of the Fiscal Year
2025 Budget by the City Council, funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget, as appropriated, in the
General Fund. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the
availability of funds.
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Submitted for Citv Manager's Office bw Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Denartment Head: Kacey Bess (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Sharon Burkley (5785)
Juliet Moses (6203)
ATTACHMENTS
Recovery Resource Council Form 1295.Ddf (CFW Internal)
SafeHaven of Tarrant Countv Form 1295.Ddf (CFW Internal)
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