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HomeMy WebLinkAbout064380 - General - Contract - Pine Tree Mobile Home Park Landowners AssociationCity Secretary Contract No. _____________ PRIVATE COMMUNITY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICESAGREEMENT This PRIVATE COMMUNITY SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONSERVICESAGREEMENT (“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 PINE TREE MOBILE HOME PARK LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION (“Private Community”) a Texas non-profit corporation, with its principal address at 4276 Keller Hicks Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76244, acting by and through its duly authorized representative, each individually referred to as a “party” and collectively referred to as the “parties.” WHEREAS, Section 363.111(a) of the Texas Health and Safety Code allows for the adoption of rules by a municipality for the regulation of the “collection, handling, transportation, storage, processing, and disposal” of solid waste; WHEREAS, Chapter 12.5-821 of the City Code requires the owners or occupants of single-family residences, duplex residences, garage apartments, and mobile homes or trailers occupied as dwelling units, to use City household waste collection services; WHEREAS, Chapter 12.5, Article VIII “Solid Waste and Recycling” of the City Code of the City of Fort Worth (2015), as amended (“City Code”), provides for rules and regulations for the provision of such solid waste collection services to private communities (as defined therein); WHEREAS, Chapter 12.5-821 and 12.5-840 of the City Code require a private community to enter into an agreement with the City for the collection, handling, transportation, storage, processing, and disposal of solid waste in such private community if the private community desires such service; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 12.5-821(f)(3), the Environmental Services Director has determined that the Private Community meets the minimum requirements provided for in the City Code with respect to private communities. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows 1.Definitions. All definitions in Chapter 12.5, Article VIII are hereby incorporated into this Agreement. A.Collection Services shall mean Residential Garbage and Recycling Collection Services as described in more particular detail in Fort Worth City Code Chapter 12.5, Article VIII. B.User shall mean the Pine Tree Mobile Home Park Landowners Association, with its principal address at 4276 Keller Hicks Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76244. 2.Term. This Agreement shall be effective from the date executed by the Assistant City Manager through March 31, 2033. 3.Scope of Services. a.The City’s Duties i.The City shall provide the following Collection Services for the User: 1.Once per week collection of garbage contained in City-owned and provided garbage storage carts as determined by the City; and 2.Once per week collection of recycling contained in City-owned and provided recyclable storage carts as determined by the City. 3.Once per week collection of yard waste contained in resident-owned and purchased from the City of Fort Worth yard carts, paper yard bags or loose brush as determined by the City. 4.Once per month collection of bulk waste as determined by the City. 5.Residents will have access to all City Drop-Off Stations as well as the Environmental Collection Center ii.The City shall administer such Collection Services consistent with the provisions of Chapter 12.5, Article VIII, “Solid Waste and Recycling.” iii.The City shall not offer Elective Carry-Out Service to the residents of this Private Community. However, a resident of this Private Community may submit a request to the Director for Disabled Carry-Out Service, which shall be considered on a case-by-case basis and provided in the Director’s sole discretion. iv.The City shall provide the User with educational material on the subject of proper set-out procedures for distribution to its residents. v.The City shall distribute garbage and recycling storage carts (“Carts”) to its residents in the Private Community upon the effective date of this Agreement. The City shall monitor the proper usage of the Carts and provide for dispute management and enforcement of the set-out of these garbage and recycling storage carts pursuant to the City Code. b.The City’s Right to Refuse Waste i.The City shall have the right to refuse to accept waste from User’s resident(s) if in its reasonable judgment: 1.The waste is hazardous waste, medical waste and/or special waste; 2.The waste fails to meet other established criteria established by this Agreement, or that have been established by the City by its City Code. 3.The garbage carts are not properly set for collection on the designated collection day. 4.User’s Duties. User agrees to perform the following duties in connection with the provision of Collection Services: a.User shall ensure that the residents of the Private Community: i.Properly place assigned garbage and recycling carts as described in Attachment “B”, and ii.Ensure that no personal, private, or service vehicles, nor any type of obstructions are present on the assigned service day (e.g., construction or delivery vehicles are parked or located on the interior roads of the development) that would hamper or otherwise prevent Collection Services. b.User shall provide the City and its solid waste collection contractor appropriate access to User’s premises as reasonably requested by the City. This shall include, but is not limited to, providing the City with keys and codes to entrances for the purpose of providing Collection Services. 5.Cost of Service. As fair compensation for the Collection Services provided by City pursuant to this Agreement, User agrees that the City shall bill each residential unit the current rate of service as described in Section 12.5-841.1 of the Fort Worth City Code. 6.Liabilities and Damages. User shall be responsible for maintenance of private street and drives, emergency access easements, recreation areas, open spaces, and drainage facilities and User shall indemnify and save harmless the City from all claims, damages, and losses arising out of or resulting from performance of the obligations of said Collection Services set forth in this Agreement. 7.Force Majeure. a.For purposes of this section, a “Force Majeure Event” shall include, but is 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. b.A delay or failure of City to perform services pursuant to this Agreement shall be excused to the extent that the delay or failure to perform resulted from a Force Majeure Event, and the delay or failure was beyond the control of City and not due to its fault or negligence. User shall not have, and hereby waives, any claim whatever for any damages resulting from delays or failure to perform caused by a Force Majeure Event. 8.Termination. The parties shall each have the right to terminate the Agreement for any reason, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Residents shall be billed for all services rendered by City up to the date of termination. User shall notify residents of the date of termination of the City’s Collection Services. 9.Notice. 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:To USER: James Keezell Assistant Director City of Fort Worth Environmental Services Solid Waste Services Division 4100 Columbus Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76133 Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 Erika Lopez HOA President Pine Tree Mobile Home Park Landowners Association 4276 Keller Hicks Rd. Fort Worth, Texas 76244 With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney’s Office at same address 10.Assignment. User shall not assign 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 User under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of User under this Agreement. User shall be liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement prior to the effective date of the assignment. 11.Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement, including all attachments and exhibits, 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. 12.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. 13.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. 14.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 state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. 15.Signature Authority. 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 Vendor. Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any amendment hereto. 16.Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative of each party. 17.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. 18.Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which shall 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. (signature page follows) INWITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples. CITY OF FORT WORTH: By: Name: Valerie Washington Title: Assistant City Manager 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. Date:, 2025 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: By: Name: Christian Harper Title: APPROVEDAS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: Name: James Keezell Title:Assistant Environmental ServicesDirector, ATTEST: By: Name: M. Kevin Anders, II Title: Assistant City Attorney By: Name: Jannette S. Goodall Title: City Secretary CONTRACTAUTHORIZATION: M&C: N/A Form 1295:N/A USER: PINE TREE MOBILE HOME PARK LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION By: Name:ERIKA LOPEZ Title:PRESIDENT Date:, 2025 The City Ordinance requires carts be stored so as not to be visible to a person standing in front of the residence. Improper storage of 12/19 Printed on recycled paper. Set Out & Store CARTS PROPERLY Correct Set Out • Set carts at the curb. • Face serial numbers toward the street. • Set all items two feet apart. Correct Storage A Behind a low wall or a solid fence (wood or brick). B Behind the house. C In the garage. A B C Got questions? Call 817-392-1234 or visit www.FortWorthTexas.gov/SolidWaste City Secretary’s Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department. Contractor’s Name: Subject of the Agreement: M&C Approved by the Council? *Yes No If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes No If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract “Permanent”? *Yes No If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential?*Yes No If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: Expiration Date: If different from the approval date.If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required?* Yes No *If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Project Number:If applicable. *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes No Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order: (Approver) Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) 3/31/2033date signed by ACM