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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 3118 - Contract - TTU, CTMC Inc - Campus Bus Service - 06/08/1989Resolution #3118 June S. 1989 PREPARED BY: Citibus DATE: March 3, 1989 RESOLUTION 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 for bus service on the campus of Texas Tech University at Lubbock, Texas, and City Transit Management Company, Inc., 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 8th day of June , 1989. .C. McMinn, Mayor ATTEST: Ran to Boyd, Cit ecretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Larry �Vlo man, j Direct f Trans station APPROVED AS TO FORM: J J. W r Fullingim, AssilstAnt City Attorney Resolution #31.1.8 Contract No. MU550 AGREEMENT The Agreement, made and entered into this 8th day of June , 1989, by and between CITY TRANSIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY AND TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER at Lubbock, Texas (hereinafter referred to as the "University"), and the CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, a Home Rule Municipal Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "City") WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the parties hereto are aware of the traffic and parking problems on the campus of the University as it relates to the expanding campus and the increasing number of students, staff, and faculty of the University; and WHEREAS, the above named parties are desirous of relieving some of the traffic congestion and expediting transit between areas in and immediately adjacent to said University campus; and WHEREAS, Company and City have entered into a management agreement dated September 22, 1988, in which City is obligated to provide all capital assets for the operation of the public transportation ser*ices in and around the City of Lubbock, including the services provided under the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Agreement embodies the intention and resolution of the above named parties: NOW, THEREFORE WITNESSETH THIS AGREEMENT: Term It is agreed and understood by and between the parties hereto that a University bus service utilizing approximately eight (8) buses will be provided by Company during the period beginning with August 28, 1989, and terminating on August 31, 1990, provided, however, that either Company or University may terminate said bus service upon thirty (30) days' written notice delivered to the other by registered mail. II. Bus Operations With respect to bus operations, Company and University agree that the following conditions shall apply: Page 1 of 6 A. Company will furnish buses having a seating capacity (Manufacture rated) of not less than 37 with driver -operated front and side doors. The Company will provide the necessary personnel to service the route or routes designated by the University during the period specified in the preceding Paragraph I of this Agreement. The number of buses and the operating periods will be subject to continuous review, and the University will advise Company with regard to its needs and with respect to any changes in the number of buses and/or operating periods; subject to equipment availability, said changes shall be instituted by Company within five (5) days after receipt of written notice from University. Initial service, commencing on August 28, 1989, shall be on a schedule provided by the University prior to that date. B. In the event that it develops during any portion of the period first specified in Paragraph I hereinabove, that a change in or extension of a route, removal of a route, or addition of a new route is necessary or desirable, Company shall make such changes or extensions of a route or routes, shall remove a route, or shall add a new route upon University's request. The changes to be made by Company, therefore, shall be upon the basis, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations, as are set forth in Subparagraph E of this Paragraph hereinbelow. Also, in the event it develops during said period that an additional bus or buses are required in order to meet the demand for said bus service during any operating period or periods, Company, if it is able to provide same, at the University's written request, shall provide such additional bus or buses for said service during said operating period or periods upon the same basis, as is set forth hereinabove. University shall have the right to terminate any such changes, extensions, or new routes upon five (5) days' written notice to the Company. C. Buses shall stop to receive or discharge the passengers entitled to use, and using, bus service at such points as shall be agreed upon from time to time during said periods, between Company and University, and University will identify the points at which stops will be made by said buses. Acceptable markers will be provided by the Company. D. Company will exercise due diligence to adhere to the time schedules hereinabove referred to, but minor deviations therefrom due to variations in traffic, weather or load conditions shall not be deemed to be a default hereunder. E. Company shall not collect fares from its passengers, but shall charge University for providing said bus service the sum of Twenty -Eight and no/100 Dollars ($28.00) per hour base rate for each bus used in said service, which charge shall be adjusted each month to reflect any change above or below the monthly average of the actual price paid per gallon of fuel in that month by Company on a base figure of $1.05 per gallon. The adjustments shall be based on fuel consumption of 2.5 gallons per hour of operations per vehicle and shall be accomplished according to the following formula: Page 2 of 6 Adjusted Hourly Rate per Vehicle = Base Rate + (2.5 x Fuel Cost Above $1.05 per Gallon) XV Adjusted Hourly Rate per Vehicle = Base Rate - (2.5 x Fuel Cost Below $1.05 per Gallon) Company shall submit an invoice at the end of each month showing the amount due for service provided. Contemporaneously therewith, Company will present University with a billing at the close of operations on the last day of each month. Such bill to be paid as promptly as possible in usual course of University business. The Company will provide income and expense statement at the end of contract period. Supplement Bus Service In addition to the scheduled bus service over specified routes as provided for in Paragraph II hereinabove, Company shall furnish such other supplemental service, if equipment is available, for the transportation of such special groups as may be designated by University. Such supplemental service shall be furnished by Company at any time during the hours from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., upon receipt of three (3) days' written notice from University. Company will charge University for providing said supplemental service the sum specified in Subparagraph E of Paragraph II hereinabove, for each bus used in said service. Billing periods and reports of operation shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Subparagraph E of Paragraph II hereinabove, and subject to Paragraph II, Subparagraphs A and B. IV. Publicity University will undertake and conduct a program designed to publicize the existence of said bus service and to acquaint its staff members and students with the availability of the same during the period in which it is provided in accordance with and under the Agreement. The Company will provide appropriate timetables for the convenience of students. Page 3 of 6 V. Service Provided Company will provide and use at all times, buses that are in good and safe mechanical condition, and are also in reasonably clean condition, and will also provide competent and duly licensed drivers by whom said buses shall be driven, and Company will assume full and complete responsibility for the condition of said buses and the qualifications and competence of their drivers at all times, and University assumes no obligations whatsoever for either of the same. VI. Independent Contractor Relationship In providing and furnishing said bus service during the term hereof, Company shall act solely in the capacity of and as an independent contractor, and not as an agent or employee of University, and University shall have no control over Company's operations in connection with providing said service except as hereinabove provided and University shall have no control or supervision whatever over the drivers of the buses used in said service who shall be employed by Company. Said drivers shall not constitute agents or employees of University, and shall be subject solely to Company's supervision and control. VII. Insurance and Risk A. It is recognized by the parties hereto that Company and the City of Lubbock, Texas, have entered into an Agreement for the purpose of Company providing transportation services in and around the City of Lubbock, including to the University. That under said Agreement, the Company carries and keeps in force an insurance policy insuring both City and Company against liability for personal injury or property damages arising out of the operation of said bus services and that the services provided herein are also conducted pursuant to the Agreement between the City of Lubbock and Company. At all times during which Company shall provide the bus services mentioned herein and upon the above and foregoing terms and conditions, University shall be protected under Company's insurance coverage against liability and personal injuries or personal damages arising out of the operation of said bus service to the extent of at least $100,000 for personal injury to any one person, $300,000 for each occurrence, and $50,000 for property damages sustained in any accident or occurrence arising out of the operation of said bus service and the University shall be furnished a certificate of Company's insurer showing coverage to be at least in the sums just stated. Said insurance policy shall name and Page 4 of 6 include "The Board of Regents of Texas Tech University" as named insured. Said policy or policies shall, upon request, be subject to the examination and approval of University. B. Company, as named insured, assumes, to the extent of the insurance coverage maintained, the risk of service operation and University shall not be liable for damage to any and all buses or other Company property used in the bus service operation regardless of the cause thereof. To the extent of the proceeds of such insurance, the University shall be reimbursed for any damage or injury to University property arising out of or resulting from the said bus service operation except that no such reimbursement shall be made for (1) damage to pavement by normal operation of buses, or (2) any damage or injury caused by acts or omissions over which Company, its employees, or agents had no control. VIII. Maintenance Company agrees to maintain and operate said bus service and the buses used in providing the same in a safe, efficient and lawful manner and, in so doing, shall comply with all applicable statutes, municipal ordinances, and traffic rules and regulations promulgated by the University. IX. Miscellaneous A. It is further agreed that this Agreement is made solely for the benefit of University and Company, that it is not made for the benefit of any third person, whether a staff member or student of University, or otherwise, and that no action or defense may be founded upon this Agreement except by the parties signatory hereto. B. In no event shall the Company be deemed to be in default of any provision of this Agreement for failure to perform where such failure is due solely to strikes, walkouts, civil insurrections or disorders, acts of God, or for any other cause or causes wholly beyond the control of the Company. In such eventuality, the University may, upon twelve (12) hours' notice to the Company, request the temporary suspension of bus service until the resumption of normal class schedules, in which event the Company will not furnish buses or be paid for services until the resumption of service. The University shall, in such cases, notify the Company twelve (12) hours in advance of the time service is to be resumed. Page 5 of 6 r IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused the Agreement to be executed in their respective names and behalf by their duly authorized officers and agents and their respective seals to be hereunto affixed, all as of the 9th day of June , 1989, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Pobert W. Lawless, President Date: REVIEWED FOR FISCAL IMPLICATIONS ��� X11 ��tT.� '■ -r��� 1. - ` i 1 � REVIEWED FOR FORM TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY lale44OVII General Counsel Date: e -//"6g CITY TRANSIT MANAGEMENT CO., INC. John L. Wilson, Vice -President ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO CITY OF LUBBOCK C • 3 B.C. Mc inn, Mayo APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Larry Yqfman, Director of Transportation APPROVED AS TO FORM: alool Wrth Fu lingim, si tant City Attorney Page 6 of 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused the Agreement to be executed in their respective names and behalf by their duly authorized officers and agents and their respective seals to be hereunto affixed, all as of the 9th day of June , 1989, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Pobert W. Lawless, President Date: REVIEWED FOR FISCAL IMPLICATIONS ��� X11 ��tT.� '■ -r��� 1. - ` i 1 � REVIEWED FOR FORM TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY lale44OVII General Counsel Date: e -//"6g CITY TRANSIT MANAGEMENT CO., INC. John L. Wilson, Vice -President ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO CITY OF LUBBOCK C • 3 B.C. Mc inn, Mayo APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Larry Yqfman, Director of Transportation APPROVED AS TO FORM: alool Wrth Fu lingim, si tant City Attorney Page 6 of 6 15(tY HE Texas Tech University Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center W Director of Contracting and Risk Management f • Box 4610/Lubbock, Texas 79409-1101/(806) 742-3841 August 16, 1989 Mr. John L. Wilson General Manager City Transit Management Co., Inc. P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, TX 79457 Dear Mr. Wilson: Please find enclosed, for your files, a fully signed copy of Contract No. MU550_ between City Transit Management Company, Inc., and Texas Tech University for campus bus service. Thank you. 'Sin rely, Ms. Patricia Davidson Contracting Specialist /jal J10:20 pg. 4 Enclosure cc: Dr. Bob Ewalt "An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution"