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FORTWORTH.
VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
This VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home -rule municipal corporation, acting by and
through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, INC., a
Delaware corporation ("Vendor") acting by and through its duly authorized representative, each
individually referred to as a ("Party") and collectively referred to as the ("Parties").
1. Scope of Services. Publish legal advertisements ("Services"), which are set forth in more
detail in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
2. Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for two (2) year(s), beginning on the date that
this Agreement is executed by the City ("Effective Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this
Agreement ("Term").
3. Compensation.
3.1 Total compensation under this Agreement will not exceed THIRTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($30,000.00) during the initial term.
3.2 City will pay Vendor in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (Chapter 2251
of the Texas Government Code) and provisions of this Agreement, including Exhibit B.
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
3.3 Vendor will not perform any additional services or bill for expenses 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 Vendor not specified
by this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in writing.
4. Termination.
4.1. Written Notice. City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for
any reason by providing the other party with at least 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non -appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by the Fort Worth City Council in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder,
City will notify Vendor 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.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated before the expiration of the term, City will pay Vendor for services actually rendered
up to the effective date of termination and Vendor 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, Vendor will provide City with copies of all
completed or partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the event Vendor
has received access to City Information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder,
Vendor will return all City Information or 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. Vendor hereby warrants to City that Vendor has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Vendor's services
under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this
Agreement, Vendor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees,
agrees that it will treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential
and will not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of
City.
5.3 Public Information Act. Vendor acknowledges that City is a government entity
under the laws of the State of Texas and that as such all documents held or maintained by City may
be subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. In the event there is a request for
information marked by Vendor as "Confidential" or "Proprietary," City will promptly notify
Vendor. It will be the responsibility of Vendor to submit to the Texas Attorney General's Office
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. Vendor 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. Vendor 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,
Vendor 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. Vendor 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 Vendor involving transactions
relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Vendor agrees that City will have access during
normal working hours to all necessary Vendor 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 Vendor
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor will operate
as an independent contractor as to all rights, privileges, and work performed under this Agreement and not
as an agent, representative, or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and
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provisions of this Agreement, Vendor will have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations
and activities and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, subvendors, and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior
will not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents,
employees, servants, contractors, and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein will be
construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further
understood that City will in no way be considered a co -employer or a joint employer of Vendor or any
officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Neither Vendor nor any officers,
agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of Vendor will be entitled to any employment
benefits from City. Vendor 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, or contractors.
8. Liability and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY - VENDOR WILL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 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 VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER
REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED
DAMAGE OR LOSS TO VENDOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS)
AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANYAND
ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO
THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS, MALFEASANCE,
OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
REPREENTATIVES, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION - Vendor agrees to
defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against City for
infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or similar property right
arising from City's use of software or documentation in accordance with this Agreement, it
being understood that this agreement to defend, settle, or pay will not apply if City modifies
or misuses the software and/or documentation. So long as Vendor bears the cost and expense
of payment for claims or actions against City pursuant to this section, Vendor 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 City agrees to cooperate with Vendor 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,
Vendor will fully participate and cooperate with City in defense of such claim or action.
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City agrees to give Vendor 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 will not eliminate Vendor'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, Vendor will, at its own expense: (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 documentation with equally suitable,
compatible, and functionally equivalent non -infringing software and documentation at no
additional charge to City; or (d) if none of the foregoing alternatives is reasonably available
to Vendor, terminate this Agreement and refund all amounts paid to Vendor by City,
subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all remedies available to City at law
or in equity.
9. Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assignment. Vendor 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 Vendor under which
the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement.
Vendor will remain liable for all obligations of Vendor 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 Vendor, referencing this Agreement, under which subcontractor agrees
to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Vendor must provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10. Insurance. Vendor 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 Vendor or its employees, agents, or
representatives in the course of providing Services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle" will include any vehicle owned, hired, and non -owned.
(c) Workers' Compensation:
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Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other
state workers' compensation laws where the Services are being performed
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): ❑ Applicable ® N/A
$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 Requirements
(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 with
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. A minimum of ten (10) days' notice
will be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice must be sent
to the City in accordance with the notice provision of this Agreement.
(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 Vendor has obtained all required
insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
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11. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules, and Regulations. Vendor 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 comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. If City
notifies Vendor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations, Vendor must immediately
desist from and correct the violation.
12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
contractors, subcontractors, and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein exchanged, agrees
that in the performance of Vendor'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 VENDOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS,
CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, VENDOR 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, (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: Assistant City Manager
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
To VENDOR:
Dallas Morning News
David Ferster
Acquisition Legal Account Executive
1954 Commerce Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
14. Solicitation of Emplovees. Neither City nor Vendor 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 other Party. 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 City does not waive or surrender
any of its governmental powers or immunities by execution of this Agreement.
16. No Waiver. The failure of City or Vendor 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
Vendor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
occasion.
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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.
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 Vendor 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 State; 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, or had the opportunity to review and revise, this Agreement and that the normal rule
of contract 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 incorporated 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 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. Vendor 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 Vendor's
option, Vendor 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 Vendor for the nonconforming
services.
25. Immigration and Nationalitv Act. Vendor must verify the identity and employment
eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment
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Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Vendor will provide City with copies of all I-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor must adhere to all federal and state laws and establish appropriate procedures and
controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. VENDOR WILL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH
BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR
AGENTS. City, upon written notice to Vendor, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement
for violations of this provision by Vendor.
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, Vendor 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 or
instrument of transfer, free from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto.
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 parry, 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 Vendor. Each
party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
28. Change in Companv Name or Ownership. For the purpose of maintaining updated City
records, Vendor must notify City's Purchasing Manager, in writing, of a company name, ownership, or
address change. The president of Vendor 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, a 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.
29. No Bovcott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for
less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor 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" have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 2271 of the Texas Government Code.
To the extent that Chapter 2271 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing
this Agreement Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that
Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
30. Prohibition on Bovcotting Energv Companies. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees
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or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in
accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a
contract for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it:
(1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the
contract. The terms "boycott energy company" and "company" have the meanings ascribed to those terms
by Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government
Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement Vendor certifies that Vendor's
signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor: (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. If
Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not
apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, the
City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services 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. The terms "discriminate," "firearm
entity," and "firearm trade association" have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Chapter 2274 of the
Texas Government Code. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to
this Agreement, by signing this Agreement Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written
verification to the City that Vendor: (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 or transmitted versions
(e.g. via pdf file, email, 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 Vendor, 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
City:
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Name:
Jesica McEachern
Title:
Assistant City Manager
Date:
Jan 7, 2025
Vendor:
By: _
Name: David Ferster
Title: Acquisition Legal Account Executive
Date: Dec 31, 2024
FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL PROCESSES:
Approval Recommended:
By:
Name:
Richard Zavala
Title:
Director
Park & Recreation Department
By:
Name:
Joel McElhany
Title:
Assistant Director
Park & Recreation Department
Approved as to Form and Legality:
Trey Qualls
By: Trey Qualls (Dec 31, 202416:22 CST)
Name: Trey Qualls
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: N/A
Form 1295: N/A
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: David B. Jodray (Dec 31, 2024 5:49 CST)
Name: David B. Jodray
Title: Park Planner
Park & Recreation Department
City Secretary:
By:
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Publish legal advertisements for the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department in the
Dallas Morning News paper and online. Total costs is $200.00 per newspaper column inch per
number of columns per number of days run (3 days), plus $35.00 for Online Legal
Advertisement.
Example One:
Newspaper: $200.00 x 6.344 inches x 2 Columns x 3 days = $7,612.80
Online = $35.00
Total Costs: $7,647.80
Example Two:
Newspaper: $200.00 x 2.313 inches x 1 Columns x 3 days = $1,387.80
Online = $35.00
Total Costs: $1,422.80
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Following publication, and acceptance of the legal advertisements provided by the City of Fort
Worth Park & Recreation Department, the Vendor must provide the City with an invoice
summarizing (i) the service, (ii) an affidavit to services provided, and (iii) electronic tear sheet via
email. Submit via email to the City of Fort Worth at:
Supplierinvoices(&fortworthtexas. aov
and to
David.Jodravnfortworthtexas. aov
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