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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 3659 - Agreement - The Junior League Of Lubbock Inc - Safety City Program - 07_11_1991Resolution No. 3659 July 11, 1991 Item #32 HW:dw 12MO IE11 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Contract with the Junior League of Lubbock, Inc. for Safety City, attached herewith, which shall be spread upon the minutes of the Council and as spread upon the minutes of this Council shall constitute and be a part of this Resolution as if fully copied herein in detail. Passed by the City Council this 11th day of July , 1991. "13. C. McMINN, MAYOR e Boyd, U ty 5eCr�tary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Rita Harmon, Assistant City Manager APPROVED AS Tma O FORM: aecj HAL d, Astista- ti;ity Attorney Resolution No. 3659 July 11, 1991 Item #32 HW:dw THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF LUBBOCK COLLABORATIVE CONTRACT This Agreement and Contract is made and entered into by and between THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LUBBOCK, INC., a Texas Non -Profit Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "THE LEAGUE", and THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, a home rule municipality, hereinafter referred to as "THE RECIPIENT", each of whom is herein acting by and through its duly authorized officers and officials, with terms and conditions as follows: WHEREAS, it has been estimated that approximately 8,000 youths nationwide are seriously injured or killed in accidents each year, often during routine activities such as walking across streets or bicycling to and from schools, public parks and playgrounds; and WHEREAS, many of these recurring tragedies might be preventable if children were better educated to recognize potentially dangerous situations and to be more vigilant at such times; and WHEREAS, concerned citizens of some communities in Texas and other states have responded to this need for accident prevention education in their locales by establishing child -sized "mini cities" complete with buildings, paved streets and sidewalks, traffic signals and even battery -powered "mini -cars," all of which provide an ideal environment for teaching youngsters important safety habits through upbeat and informal classroom instruction and fun -filled practical experiences; and WHEREAS, both the RECIPIENT and THE LEAGUE deem it to be in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Lubbock to establish and operate a comparable facility and program known as "Safety City" to educate local school children in pedestrian, bicycle and automobile safety, subject to the provisions of this contract; and WHEREAS, THE LEAGUE proposes to provide volunteer and financial assistance for the endeavor in the amounts and upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby mutually agree that such volunteer and financial assistance shall be provided and accepted upon the following terms and conditions, to -wit: WITNESSETH: 1. Contribution. THE LEAGUE, subject to the contingencies contained herein, shall contribute a total sum of not more than $60,000.00 to THE RECIPIENT to fund the start-up costs associated with Safety City. This sum will be paid to the City of Lubbock for deposit into a specific account set up for the sole purpose of receiving funds and paying expenses attributable solely to the construction, operation and maintenance of Safety City. This sum represents a portion of the estimated start-up costs of Safety City, being a portion of the costs of construction of Safety City and materials and equipment in connection with the operation, maintenance and educational aspects of Safety City. The payment of such sum, however, is contingent upon and subject to the remaining conditions contained in this agreement. Neither THE LEAGUE nor THE RECIPIENT shall have any responsibility or obligation for the remaining costs of construction of Safety City. The City shall in no way be obligated for any of such construction costs and THE LEAGUE shall only be obligated to pay the amount indicated herein, regardless of the actual amount of the start-up costs or construction costs of Safety City and regardless of whether or not Safety City is actually constructed or not. Both THE LEAGUE and THE RECIPIENT herein agree to use their respective best efforts to raise sufficient funds through donations and contributions in kind to pay for the construction and maintenance costs of Safety City that exceed THE LEAGUE's contribution, but neither party shall have any obligations other than as set forth herein. For purposes of this contract, both THE LEAGUE and THE RECIPIENT shall be deemed to have used their "best efforts" by allowing either their members or their employees to serve on a steering committee which solicits donations and contributions in kind for the construction and maintenance of Safety City. The funds to be paid by THE LEAGUE shall be paid to THE RECIPIENT upon presentation of an invoice or statement by THE RECIPIENT requesting a distribution of funds. After the first such payment, subsequent requests shall include an accounting by THE RECIPIENT of the expenditure of the previously requested funds and an estimate, if possible, of the projected expenditure of the newly requested funds. The parties contemplate that such requests for funds will probably be made in three (3) equal installments between the period of June 1, 1991, through May 31, 1992. If all such funds are not requested during that time, THE LEAGUE shall have no obligation to pay any portion of the $60,000 contribution after May 31, 1992, even if all such funds were not requested prior to that time. If for any reason any portion of the $60,000 contribution paid by THE LEAGUE to THE RECIPIENT is not used or needed for start-up construction or initial maintenance of Safety City, such unused or excess funds will be repaid to THE LEAGUE. 2. Conditions for Contribution. It is specifically agreed and understood by and between the parties that THE LEAGUE has agreed to make such contribution of funds and provide volunteer personnel, as herein contemplated, strictly upon the following terms and conditions: A. That during the entire three (3) year period, beginning June 1, 1991, and ending May 31, 1994, both THE LEAGUE and THE RECIPIENT use their best efforts (as defined above) to raise sufficient funds or materials from sources other than THE RECIPIENT's General Fund to pay all bills incurred by them including, but not limited to, payment of any excess expense not covered by THE LEAGUE's monetary contribution, in order to construct, operate and maintain Safety City. Neither party shall be obligated for these complementary funds or materials other than as set forth herein. B. That books of record be maintained by THE RECIPIENT under generally acceptable accounting procedures (GAAP), and THE LEAGUE shall have the right to inspect the same at any and all reasonable times, within normal business hours, during the term of this agreement. C. That any use of either party's name for publicity in connection with Safety City must be approved in advance by that party's responsible official, who shall be the President for THE LEAGUE and the Director of Parks and Recreation for THE RECIPIENT. But it is understood that either party may make known its own contributions to the project in whatever public manner it deems appropriate. D. That the activity or activities of THE RECIPIENT and THE LEAGUE and their employees and members, in connection with and limited to the construction, operation and maintenance of Safety City, be performed and conducted in a professional and business -like manner and shall be in keeping with Federal and State laws and regulations and any ordinances of the City of Lubbock, and/or any other governmental entities which may have jurisdiction over THE RECIPIENT's construction, operation and maintenance of Safety City. =W= E. That the Community Vice President of THE LEAGUE will be permitted to serve as the liaison between THE LEAGUE and THE RECIPIENT. F. That the Project Appraisal Committee of THE LEAGUE be permitted to appraise the Safety City project according to fiscal accountability, volunteer accountability and program accountability. If, in the opinion of the Appraisal Committee, the project does not comply with any of these methods of accountability, THE LEAGUE may terminate this contract and discontinue any further contributions and volunteer personnel called for herein upon thirty (30) days written notice to THE RECIPIENT and an opportunity to correct the defect. In the event that this agreement should terminate before completion, THE RECIPIENT agrees to return all unexpended funds contributed by THE LEAGUE to THE LEAGUE. G. That at least one (1) member of THE LEAGUE and at least one (1) representative of THE RECIPIENT shall be members of the steering committee referred to in numbered paragraph 1 of this contract. 3. Volunteer Personnel. For the time period beginning June 1, 1991, through May 31, 1992, at least two (2) members of THE LEAGUE shall serve as volunteer personnel at Safety City. Upon a favorable annual appraisal review of the status of Safety City by THE LEAGUE, THE LEAGUE may provide at least two (2) volunteer personnel for each of the one (1) year periods beginning June 1, 1992, through May 31, 1993, and June 1, 1993, through May 31, 1994. This obligation for volunteer personnel in subsequent years is subject to the favorable annual review described above and the request by at least two (2) members of THE LEAGUE to serve as volunteer personnel at Safety City during these subsequent periods. 4. Sponsors for Staff Positions. THE LEAGUE herein agrees to use its best efforts, as defined herein, (but shall not otherwise be obligated) to procure a sponsor or sponsors to fund one or more staff positions at Safety City on an ongoing basis once construction of the facility has been completed. If the above funding is obtained, then in such event, the City shall employ one or more full-time or part-time individuals to perform the duties necessary for the operation of Safety City. 5. Assignment. This contract shall not be assignable, either in whole or in part, by THE RECIPIENT without the express written consent of THE LEAGUE. In the event of an assignment of this contract by THE RECIPIENT, THE LEAGUE shall have the option of either terminating or affirming this contract. THE LEAGUE shall give THE RECIPIENT thirty (30) days written notice of the choice made by THE LEAGUE under this provision and if THE LEAGUE decides to terminate this contract, it shall be terminated thirty (30) days after such written notice. 6. Indemnification. Both parties agree to be responsible for the actions of their own members, agents and employees and to hold the other party harmless from any damages, claims or liability of any nature whatsoever stemming from their own activities undertaken pursuant to this agreement. 7. Operations and Maintenance of Safety City. THE RECIPIENT shall be solely in control of the operation and maintenance of Safety City and Safety City shall be owned by and belong to THE RECIPIENT. THE LEAGUE shall have no ownership interest in or responsibility for any of Safety City's operations or maintenance. 8. operations. THE LEAGUE shall have no right to control the details of the construction, operation and maintenance of Safety City. The right to control such details of the operations of Safety City shall at all times remain with THE RECIPIENT. - 3 - 9. Termination. This agreement shall terminate, at the option of either party hereto, or if any of the conditions set out herein shall not be met, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Unless this agreement is sooner terminated as authorized herein, this agreement shall terminate on May 31, 1994. 10. No Privity of Endeavor. It is specifically agreed that there shall be no privity of endeavor whatsoever between THE LEAGUE and THE RECIPIENT and that the sole connection between them is the contribution of money and volunteer personnel by THE LEAGUE to THE RECIPIENT under the restricted conditions herein set forth and that such contribution and volunteer personnel are to be utilized for the sole purposes as set forth herein, and shall in no way be construed as a continuing basis of financial or volunteer support by THE LEAGUE to THE RECIPIENT beyond that which is specifically stated in this agreement. 11. Entire Agreement. This instrument constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto, and this agreement cannot be altered, changed, or amended in any respect except by an instrument in writing duly executed by both parties. EXECUTED IN MULTIPLE COUNTERPARTS, each of which is an original, this 11th day of July , 1991. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF /rLUBBOCK, INC. By C YA4l,I� (� u%rL- Dana Craig, President EXECUTED IN MULTIPLE COUNTERPARTS, each of which is an original, this 11th day of July , 1991. THE CITY OF LUBBOCK Q By C1i`N- 6. C. M&Mfnn, Mayor EST: Ra ette �3oyd, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Rita Harmon, Assistant City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: /j�/� Harol� Willard, Assistant City Attorney - 4 -