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MEMO ANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WO TH AND PLATICAS AZULESFW
This Memorandum of Understanding ("Memorandum") is made and entered into by and
between PLATICAS AZULESFW, a nonprofit corporation, and the CITY OF FORT WO TH
("City"), a home -rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas acting by and through its duly -
authorized Assistant City Manager, to document the relationship between the two entities. City
and Platicas AzulesFW may be referred to herein individually as a "Party" or collectively as the
"Parties."
I.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
1. City desires to have the Fort Worth Public Library ("FWPL") engage the residents of Fort
Worth by supporting education and outreach opportunities.
2. Library's mission is to build a community of learners, dreamers, and doers. This is achieved
through library services in multiple City locations, including programs and partnerships inside and
outside the library buildings.
3. Platicas AzulesFW's main focus is to provide support to moms and families of children
with autism and/or other disabilities in the Hispanic community in the Fort Worth area.
4. Parties desire to work together with the common goal of conducting information sessions
for FWPL patrons on resources available in Fort Worth, Texas.
5. This Memorandum represents the intent of the Parties to memorialize the understanding of
the Parties and their desire to ensure positive cultural outcomes for the residents of Fort Worth.
6. The City desires eighteen (18) events, one per month. Events to be scheduled on a
Thursday or Saturday each month at the Northwest library (6228 Crystal Lake FTW, TX 76179).
Option to change location with written notification.
II.
TERM
This Memorandum shall last for eighteen (18) months beginning March 18, 2026 ("Effective
Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Memorandum. This Memorandum may
be renewed annually under the same terms and conditions upon the written mutual agreement of
the Parties.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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M.
OBLIGATIONS
1. Parties agree to designate a representative to coordinate all services to be performed
pursuant to this Memorandum.
2. Platicas AzulesFW will send out invitations to families with children with autism to attend
monthly support groups
3. Platicas AzulesFW will create an agenda and sign in sheet for each meeting.
4. Platicas AzulesFW will recruit or secure partnerships with multiple stakeholders
addressing the needs of families participating.
5. Platicas AzulesFW will assist with outreach through online social media engagement.
6. Platicas AzulesFW will provide lunch to participants.
7. Platicas AzulesFW will pre -register for their groups
8. FWPL will provide publicity for the public support groups
9. FWPL will provide meeting room space, tables, chairs, projection
equipment, presentations.
10. FWPL will host the Platicas AzulesFW during a Parent Cafe and FWPL staff will present
information of library resources.
11. FWPL will post the Caf6 on their social media handles
IV.
TERMINATION
Memorandum may be terminated by either Parry without cause with thirty (30) days written notice.
V.
CORRESPONDENCE
All notices required or permitted under this Memorandum shall be conclusively determined to
have been delivered when (i) hand -delivered to the other Party, or its authorized agent, employee,
servant, or representative, or (ii) received by the other Party or its authorized agent, employee,
servant, or representative by reliable overnight courier or United States Mail, postage prepaid,
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return receipt requested, at the address stated below or to such other address as one Party may from
time to time notify the other in writing.
CITY
City of Fort Worth
Library Director
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
With copy to:
Assistant City Attorney
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
PLATICAS AZULESFW
Jannett Ruiz
3118 Rosen Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76106
PLATICAS AZULESFW and City agree to notify the other Party of any change in address.
VI.
GOVERNING LAWNENUE
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of
this Memorandum, the 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.
This Memorandum shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
VII.
INSURANCE
Insurance. Platicas AzulesFW 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:
Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
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(b) Worker's Compensation:
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
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 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 City of Fort Worth, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas
76102,.
(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.
VIII.
SOVEREIGN INLVH NITV
Nothing herein constitutes a waiver of City's sovereign immunity.
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IX.
LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY
Nothing herein constitutes a waiver of Platicas AzulesFW liability or requires City to indemnify
or hold Platicas AzulesFW or any third party harmless from damages of any kind or character.
LIABILITY - PLATICAS AZULESFW WILL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING, 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 PLATICAS AZULESFW, ITS OFFICERS,
REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS.
GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - PLATICAS AZULESFW 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 EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING
ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PLATICAS AZULESFW'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF PLATICAS AZULESFW, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRSENTATIVES, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS,
OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
X.
RIGHT TO AUDIT
If any money is exchanged as part of this Memorandum, then the City shall have the right to audit
the financial and business records of Platicas AzulesFW that relate to any monetary exchange
under this Memorandum ("Records") at any time during the term of the Memorandum and for
three (3) years thereafter. It is expressly understood that no money is being exchanged as part of
this Memorandum.
XI.
SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
The person signing this Memorandum hereby warrants that he or she has the legal authority to
execute this Memorandum on behalf of his or her respective Party, and that such binding authority
has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the person or
entity. The other Party is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and representation in entering into
this Memorandum. Should that person or entity not be authorized, the terms and conditions of this
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Memorandum shall be binding as against the signatore and she shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of this Memorandum.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum in multiples.
CITY:
Dana Bur *doff
By: Dana Burghdoff (Apr 6, 20 9:47:59 CDT)
Dana Burghdoff
Assistant City Manager
04/06/2026
Date:
For City of Fort Worth internal processes:
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
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Midori Clark (Apr 6, 2026 09:05:43 CDT)
Midori Clark
Library Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
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By:
Taylor Paris
Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: N/A
FORM 1295: N/A
PLATICAS AZULESFW:
By: JanAd Ruiz (Ap 5; 13:16:46 CDT)
Jannett Ruiz
Founder & President
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Date:
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: April Jacquez (Apr 3, 2026 0937:45 CDT)
April Jacquez-Cobian
Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist
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Jannette Goodall
City Secretary
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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FORT WORTH,
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Platicas AzulesFW
Subject of the Agreement: parent cafe
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No 8
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 8
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 8
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: ACM signature date
If different from the approval date.
Expiration Date: 1 year after ACM signature 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 8 No ❑
Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order:
1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler)
*Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be
returned to the department.