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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth,Texas, a home-
rule municipal corporation situated in Tarrant and Denton Counties, Texas, hereinafter called
"City," acting herein by and through Libby Watson, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and
Tarrant County,Texas, hereinafter called "County," acting herein by and through Tom Vandergriff,
its duly authorized County Judge as directed by the Commissioners Court of Tarrant County,Texas
WITNESSETH :
WHEREAS, Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, authorizes the formulation of
interlocal cooperation agreements between and among governmental entities; and
WHEREAS, Texas Government Code, § 791.011 provides that a local government may
contract with another to perform governmental functions and services, and the definition of
"governmental functions and services"under § 791.003(3)whereby the City shall permit the County
to use certain facilities at the Public Health Center of the City of Fort Worth located at 1800
University, Fort Worth,Texas("City's Public Health Center"),Fort Worth,Texas; and
WHEREAS, the parties mutually desire to be subject to the provisions of Texas
Government Code,Chapter 791,also known as the Interlocal Cooperation Act;
NOW THEREFORE,it is agreed as follows:
1_
Purpose
The purpose of this Interlocal Agreement ("Agreement") is for the City to provide
services and office space to County at City's Public Health Center located at 1800 University
Drive ("City's Public Health Center").
2.
Term
The term of this agreement is for a period commencing October 1,2002,and ending
May 31, 2003. After the term of this agreement, County may occupy City's Public Health Center
on a month to month basis upon 30 days written notice to the City. County shall also provide 30
days written notice of the date it cease to occupy the Center.
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3.
Services Provided by City
City agrees to perform the following services for County staff at City's Public Health Center
Texas:
A. Normal building maintenance services and security services to be provided to
rooms that serve as office and work space areas for County Health Department
personnel at the City's Public Health Center. Such maintenance will be provided
on the same schedule as the City currently provides such services;
B. Cleaning and upkeep of the parking areas adjacent to, and the grounds
surrounding, the City's Public Health Center. Such maintenance will be provided
on the same schedule as the City currently provides such services.
C. Utility services provided to areas used by County staff, in the same manner as
such utilities are provided to other offices at City's Public Health Center; and
D. Telephone lines and base rates, excluding service call charges and long distance
charges. The County agrees to pay for service call charges and long distance
charges made on such lines.
4.
Office Space Provided to County at City's Public Health Center
County shall have access to and exclusive use of areas in the City's Public Health Center
that have been designated for County use. City agrees to access locations designated for
County use only for building maintenance, building inspections and in cases of
emergency. The areas designated for County use, unless modified, are listed in "Exhibit
A", attached to and hereby made a part of this Agreement.
5.
County's Duties
A. County agrees to exercise due care in keeping the interior and other improvements
located at City's Public Health Center at 1800 University, Fort Worth, Texas in good
condition.
B. County agrees to use the areas in the City's Public Health Center for Tarrant County
Health Department purposes only.
C. County agrees to forward all building maintenance requests to the Director of the City
of Fort Worth Health Department. County agrees not to perform any building
maintenance except for routine minor maintenance within the City's Public Health
Center without the written approval of the Director of the City of Fort Worth Health
Department. County also agrees not to perform any building alterations or
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renovations at County's own expense on the City's Public Health Center without the
written approval of the Director of the City of Fort Worth Health Department
Director. After approval by the City of Fort Worth Health Department Director, such
renovations or building alterations must be coordinated with City's Building Services.
6.
Compensation
As fair compensation for the services provided by County pursuant to this agreement:
A. In consideration of the services and space rendered by City to County at City's
Public Health Center located at 1800 University, County agrees to pay City the sum of
one hundred sixty four thousand, six hundred eighty three dollars and no cents
($164,683.00) Such payment shall be by lump sum due forty-five (45) days after the
execution of this agreement by both parties.
B. If County occupies the premises after May 31, 2003, the month to month cost will
be twenty thousand, five hundred eighty five dollars and no cents ($20,585) per month
payable on the 15`h day of each month.
C. Pursuant to the requirements of Government Code § 791.011(d)(3), the amount
due City under subparagraph A. above shall be paid from revenues currently available to
County.
7.
Termination
This agreement shall be immediately terminated upon the County entirely vacating the
City's Public Health Center at which time City will reimburse County a pro rata amount of
monies paid by County.
8.
Immunity
It is expressly understood and agreed that, in the execution of this agreement, neither of
the parties waives, nor shall be deemed hereby to waive, any immunity or defense that would
otherwise be available to it against claims arising in the exercise of governmental powers and
functions. By entering into this agreement the parties do not intend to create any obligations,
expressed or implied, other than those set forth herein and this agreement shall not create any
rights in parties not signatories hereto.
9.
Non-assignability
Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this agreement is non-assignable, and any
unauthorized purported assignment or delegation of any duties hereunder, without the prior
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written consent of the other party, shall be void and shall constitute a material breach of this
agreement.
10.
Entirety
This agreement and all attachments incorporated herein by reference constitute the entire
agreement by the parties hereunder, and any prior or contemporaneous oral or written
agreements shall be void.
11.
Severability
In case any one or more of the provisions contained in the agreement shall for any reason
be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or
unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this agreement, and this agreement shall
be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provisions had never been contained
herein.
12.
Venue
This agreement shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas, and the venue for any litigation arising from this agreement shall be in Tarrant County,
Texas.
13.
Authority
This agreement is made for City and County as an Interlocal Agreement pursuant to
Chapter 791 of the Government Code of Texas.
14.
Authorization
The undersigned officers and/or agents of the parties hereto are properly authorized
officials and have the necessary authority to execute this agreement on behalf of the parties
hereto, and each party hereby certifies to the other that any necessary actions extending such
authority have been duly passed and are now in full force and effect.
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EXECUTED in triplicate in Fort Worth,Tarrant County,Texas.
CITY OF MRT WORTH TARRANT COUNTY
Libby fVatson Tom Vandergriff
Assistant City Man ger County Judge c_
Date: 2 �✓ Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED A O FORM
Assistant d6 Attorney Assistant rict Attorney
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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Contract Authorization
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Date
RENEE TIDWELL,CPA
COUNTY AUDITOR.
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"Exhibit A"
Areas of the City's Public Health Center (1800 University, Fort Worth Texas) designated for
County use.
First Floor of Building
Room: 105
106
108
109
112
113
114- less wiring rack space for City network and to include wiring rack space for County
network.
116-County International Clinic Office Space
119- less wiring rack space for City network and to include wiring rack space for County
network.
120
The Laboratory Suite, rooms 121 through 130, inclusive of the anteroom.
The Tuberculosis Suites,rooms 134 through 138.
HIV(Ryan White), Rooms 131, 132,and 133.
Second Floor of Building
Room: 203
204
205
206-less shared conference space(206C)
208
209
222
223
224
225
226
228- less wiring rack space for City Network.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
4velgor And 4:0u"Cit communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
10/8/02 **C-19279 50HEALTH 1 of 1
SUBJECT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY TO PROVIDE OFFICE SPACE
AND BUILDING SERVICES AT THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S PUBLIC HEALTH
CENTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Tarrant County to provide office space and building services at the City's Public Health Center
located at 1800 University Drive for Fiscal Year 2002-2003.
DISCUSSION:
The Public Health Department would like to continue to offer office space and building services to
Tarrant County. Under the terms of this agreement, the City will provide building maintenance, security
guard service, janitorial service, utilities and telephone services to the Tarrant County Health
Department staff and clients at the City's Public Health Center.
The agreement outlines the payment from Tarrant County to the City of Fort Worth, in the amount of
$164,683, for office space and building services for the Tarrant County Health Department at the City's
Public Health Center. It is expected that construction of the new Tarrant County Health Center will be
completed by May 31, 2003. Therefore, the term of this agreement will begin October 1, 2002 and
extend through May 31, 2003.
If construction of the Tarrant County Health Center is not completed by May 31, 2003, Tarrant County
will continue to occupy the City's Public Health Center on a month-to-month basis, until the facility is
ready for occupancy. The rent will be $20,585 per month, payable by the 15th of each month. Tarrant
County will provide written notice of intent to vacate 30 days prior to expected departure.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that the Revenue Office is responsible for the collection and deposit of all
fees due to the City under this agreement.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND I ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
GG01 451743 0501000 $164,683.00
Libby Watson 6183
Originating Department Head:
Daniel Reimer 7201 (from) APPROVED 10/08/02
Additional Information Contact:
Evelyn Brown 7202