HomeMy WebLinkAbout065084 - General - Contract - Corazones Unidos CoalicionMEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND CORAZONES UNIDOS COALICION
This Memorandum of Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between
CORAZONES UNIDOS COALICION ("Corazones Unidos"), a nonprofit corporation, and the
CITY OF FORT WORTH ("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 Corazones Unidos 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. Corazones Unidos' main focus is to provide health awareness workshops 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. Fort Worth Public Library
(FWPL) will host Corazones Unidos and their caregiver groups during Community Outreach's in -
reach Parent & Caregiver Cafe. FWPL Community Outreach staff will present information of
library resources and services. FWPL communications will post the PCCs on their social media
handles.
5. This Agreement 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 from March 22, 2026 to May 22,2027 2 Cafe events per month on
Thursday and one Saturday event per season. Events will be scheduled with the option to move
systemwide locations.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
II. FT. WORTH, TX
TERM
The term of this Agreement is for one (1) year, beginning on the date that this Agreement is executed by
the City's Assistant City Manager ("Effective Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this
Agreement. City will have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement under the same
terms and conditions, for unlimited renewal option(s) (each a "Renewal Term").
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M.
OBLIGATIONS
1. Corazones Unidos will invite a different cohort of caregivers in Fort
Worth per workshop.
2. Corazones Unidos will create an agenda and sign in sheet for each of their groups.
3. Corazones Unidos will recruit or secure partnerships with multiple stakeholders addressing
the needs of families and caregivers in their groups.
4. Corazones Unidos will perform outreach through their online social media.
5. Corazones Unidos will provide lunch and prize giveaway to participants.
6. Corazones Unidos will provide their logo and flier for each of their workshops and
events and be put up at each location holding educational workshops.
7. FWPL will provide bilingual book giveaways.
8. FWPL will provide meeting room space at no cost to Corazones Unidos.
9. FWPL will provide tables, chairs, projection equipment.
10. FWPL will allow organization flier to be posted at each location being hosted.
11. FWPL Cafes provide light packaged snacks and drinks such as tea, coffee or water.
12. FWPL will present on information of library resources and services.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that no funds or other monetary compensation shall be
exchanged between the City and Corazones Unidos under this Agreement. Each Party shall bear
its own costs associated with performing its respective obligations hereunder. This Agreement is
not a contract for goods or services requiring payment and does not create any financial obligation
on the part of the City.
IV.
TERMINATION
The Agreement may be terminated by either Party without cause with thirty (30) days written
notice.
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V.
CORRESPONDENCE
All notices required or permitted under this Agreement 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,
return receipt requested, at the address stated below or to such other address as one Parry 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
CORAZONES UNIDOS
Mercedes Cruz
6244 Obsidian Creek Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76179
CORAZONES UNIDOS and City agree to notify the other Party of any change in address.
VI.
GOVERNING LAW/VENUE
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of
this Agreement, 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
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
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Insurance. Corazones Unidos 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:
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Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
(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.
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VIII.
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
Nothing herein constitutes a waiver of City's sovereign immunity.
IX.
LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY
Nothing herein constitutes a waiver of Corazones Unidos liability or requires City to indemnify or
holdCorazones Unidos or any third party harmless from damages of any kind or character.
LIABILITY - CORAZONES UNIDOS 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 CORAZONES UNIDOS, ITS OFFICERS,
REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS.
GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - CORAZONES UNIDOS 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 CORAZONES UNIDOS 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 CORAZONES UNIDOS, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRSENTATIVES, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS,
OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
X.
RIGHT TO AUDIT
If any money is exchanged as part of this Agreement, then the City shall have the right to audit the
financial and business records of Corazones Unidos that relate to any monetary exchange under
this Agreement ("Records") at any time during the term of the Agreement and for three (3) years
thereafter. It is expressly understood that no money is being exchanged as part of this
Agreement.
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XI.
SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he or she has the legal authority to execute
this Agreement 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
Agreement. Should that person or entity not be authorized, the terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall be binding as against the signatore and she shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
CITY:
By:
Dana Burghdoff (Apr 22. 2026 1i _ 8:18 CDT
Dana Burghdoff
Assistant City Manager
04/22/2026
Date:
For City of Fort Worth internal processes:
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
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By: Midori Clark (Apr 22, 2026 15:01:17 CDT)
Midori Clark
Library Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
By:
Taylor Paris
Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: N/A
FORM 1295: N/A
CORAZONES UNIDOS COALICION:
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By: MERCEDES RJ (Aor 21, 2026 21:24:07 CDT)
Mercedes Cruz
Founder & President
04/21 /2026
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.
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By: April Jacquez (Apr 21, 2026 13:53:31 CDT)
April Jacquez-Cobian
Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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FORT WORTH,
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Corazones Unidos Coalicion
Subject of the Agreement: health awareness workshops
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: 18 months 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.