HomeMy WebLinkAbout15 - OASIS Senior Center Fundraising ConsultantCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 15
June 24, 2008
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Recreation & Senior Services Department
Wes Morgan, Director — 949 -644 -3157 — wmorgan(a)city.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: OASIS Senior Center Fundraising Consultant Agreement — Renewal of a
Professional Services Agreement with Netzel Associates, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
Renew the Professional Services Agreement with Netzel Associates, Inc. to assist the Friends
of OASIS in the capital fundraising campaign at a not to exceed price of $62,400, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this agreement.
DISCUSSION
The City Council and the Friends of OASIS are committed to the development of a new OASIS
Senior Center. The Friends of OASIS wish to renew the consultant services to assist in their
capital fundraising program. To date the campaign has succeeded in raising approximately
$3,500,000 in donations and pledges for the new OASIS Senior Center. The City of Newport
Beach has accumulated funds donated to the OASIS Senior Center and retains these funds for
the OASIS Senior Center. These funds will be used to pay Netzel Associates, Inc. for their
services.
Consultant Qualifications
Netzel Associates, Inc. was selected by the Friends of OASIS Executive Committee in October
2007 to provide fundraising assistance for the OASIS Senior Center Project. Netzel has
successfully completed 6 months of fundraising for the OASIS Senior Center Project. The
Friends of OASIS now wish to renew the contract with Netzel for an additional 6 months.
Scope of Services
Netzel Associates, Inc. proposes to assist in the fundraising of a campaign, conduct personal
interviews, and prepare a set of fundraising recommendations for the Friends of OASIS.
Fees
Netzel Associates, Inc. has agreed to provide the attached scope of work. These associated
fees and services are included in the attached Professional Services Agreement.
Funding Availability
Sufficient funds are available to pay Netzel Associates, Inc.
Account Description
OASIS Senior Center Building Fund
Prepared & ubmitted by:
Wes Morgan, Recreation & Ser' r Services Director
Attachment: Professional Services Agreement
Account Number Amount
030 -22490 $62,400
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
NETZEL ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR OASIS SENIOR CENTER FUNDRAISING. PROJECT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of this 8T" day of July 2008, by and between
the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a Charter City and Municipal Corporation ( "City "), and
NETZEL ASSOCIATES, INC. a partnership, whose address is 333 City Boulevard West, 171h
Floor, Orange, California 92868 ( "Consultant'), and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the
State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted
under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City.
B. Consultant is a management and consulting firm that specializes in fundraising work for
non -profit organizations and public entities.
C. City is planning to design and construct a new senior center at the site of the current
OASIS Senior Center at 800 Marguerite Avenue in Corona del Mar. The Friends of
OASIS organization will be helping the City to raise funds to pay for the new facility.
D. City would like to engage Consultant to provide campaign planning services to assist in
fundraising for the new center, including preparation of a campaign fundraising budget
and identification of prospective donors (hereinafter referred to as the 'Project').
E. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement.
F. The principal member of Consultant for purposes of Project shall be Michele A. Bignardi,
Senior Vice President.
G. City and the Friends of OASIS solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has
reviewed the previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires
to retain Consultant to render professional services under the terms and conditions set
forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence June 1, 2008 and shall terminate on the 30th
day of November 2008, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Consultant shall diligently perform all the services described in the Scope of Services
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. The City may elect to
delete certain tasks of the Scope of Services at its sole discretion.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of services under this Agreement and
Consultant shall perform the services in accordance with the schedule included in Exhibit
A. The failure by Consultant to strictly adhere to the schedule may result in termination
of this Agreement by City.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible for delays due to
causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case of any such delay
in the services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees to provide notice
to the other party so that all delays can be addressed.
3.1 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance in
writing to the Project Administrator not later than ten (10) calendar days after the
start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project Administrator
shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions for
unforeseeable delays that are beyond Consultant's control.
3.2 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall respond in
the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by either
telephone, fax, hand - delivery or mail.
4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
City shall pay Consultant for the services on a time and expense not -to- exceed basis in
accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Payment Schedule attached
hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant's compensation for all work performed in accordance with this Agreement,
including all reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed Sixty -Two
Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars and no1100 ($62,400.00) without prior written
authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made during the term of this
Agreement without the prior written approval of City.
4.1 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the work periurriied
the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name of the person who
performed the work, a brief description of the services performed and /or the
specific task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the services
were performed, the number of hours spent on all work billed on an hourly basis,
and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no
later than thirty (30) days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
4.2 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses specifically
approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in writing in advance by City.
Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing more
than the following costs incurred by Consultant:
A. The actual costs of subconsultants for performance of any of the services
that Consultant agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement, which have
been approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with this
Agreement.
B. Approved reproduction charges
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C. Actual costs and /or other costs and /or payments specifically authorized in
advance in writing and incurred by Consultant in the performance of this
Agreement.
4.3 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed without
the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any
work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the
Project, but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the
parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this
Agreement. Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in
accordance with the Schedule of Billing Rates as set forth in Exhibit B.
5. PROJECT MANAGER
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all phases of the
Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable times during
the Agreement term. Consultant has designated MICHELE A. BIGNARDI to be its
Project Manager. Consultant shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any
personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the Project
without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel.
Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any of its
personnel assigned to the performance of services upon written request of City.
Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete
the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the RECREATION & SENIOR SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. WES MORGAN shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the
authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator or his/her
authorized representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the services to
be rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
In order to assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement,
City agrees to, where applicable provide access to, and upon request of Consultant, one
copy of all existing relevant information on fife at City. City will provide all such materials
in a timely manner so as not to cause delays in Consultant's work schedule.
8. STANDARD OF CARE
8.1 All of the services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's
supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and
technical personnel required to perform the services required by this Agreement,
and that it will perform all services in a manner commensurate with community
professional standards. All services shall -be performed by qualified and
experienced personnel who are not employed by City, nor have any contractual
relationship with City. By delivery of completed work, Consultant certifies that the
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work conforms to the requirements of this Agreement and all applicable federal,
state and local laws and the professional standard of care.
8.2 Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has; "shall obtain, and shall keep
in full force in effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature
that is legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall
maintain a City of Newport Beach business license during the term of this
Agreement.
8.3 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be responsible
for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely
information or to approve or disapprove Consultant's work promptly, or delay or
faulty performance by City, contractors, or governmental agencies.
9. HOLD HARMLESS
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers and
employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties) from and against any and all claims
(including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property),
demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments,
fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's
fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually, a
Claim; collectively, "Claims "), which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or
indirectly) to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant or its
principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, consultants, subcontractors,
anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts they may be
liable or any or all of them.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require Consultant to
indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole negligence, active
negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this indemnity
shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorney's fees in any action on or to
enforce the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability
regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act
as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by the Consultant.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is understood that City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and
Consultant is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of conducting
the work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent they are limited by
statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this
Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Consultant or any of Consultant's
employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Consultant shall have the
responsibility for and control over the means of performing the work, provided that
Consultant is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in this
Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Consultant as to the details of
the performance or to exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall mean only that
Consultant shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the services.
11. COOPERATION
Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated Project
Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the work to
be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant on the Project.
12. CITY POLICY
Consultant shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project direction
with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order to
ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies.
13. PROGRESS
Consultant is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator and /or his /her duly
authorized designee informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of the
Project, activities performed and planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled
or are desired.
14. INSURANCE
Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of
work. Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of
this Agreement, a policy or policies of liability insurance of the type and amounts
described below and in a form satisfactory to City.
A. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with
original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required
herein. Insurance certificates must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to
commencement of performance or issuance of any permit. Current certification of
insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this
Agreement.
B. Signature. A person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf shall
sign certification of all required policies.
C. Acceptab /e Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders'
Rating of A (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in
accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City's Risk Manager.
D. Coverage Requirements.
i. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for his or .her
employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In
addition, Consultant shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain
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Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in
accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the
subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non - renewal of all
Workers' Compensation policies must be received by City at least thirty
(30) calendar days (10 calendar days written notice of non - payment of
premium) prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights
of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers
for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for City.
ii. General Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars
($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property
damage, including without limitation, contractual liability. If commercial
general liability insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is
used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to
be performed under this Agreement, or the general aggregate limit shall be
at least twice the required occurrence limit.
iii. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile
insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the
Consultant arising out of or in connection with work to be performed under
this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or
rented vehicles, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
combined single limit for each occurrence.
E. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy
shall be endorsed with the following specific language:
i. The City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and
volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability
arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Consultant.
ii. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects to City, its
elected Or appointed Officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers
as respects to all claims, losses, or liability arising directly or indirectly from
the Consultant's operations or services provided to City. Any insurance
maintained by City, including any self- insured retention City may have, shall
be considered excess insurance only and not contributory with the
insurance provided hereunder.
iii. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though
a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the
limits of liability of the insuring company.
iv. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against City, its elected or
appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
V. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect
coverage provided to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials,
employees, agents or volunteers.
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vi. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided,
canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits, by either party except after
thirty (30) calendar days (10 calendar days written notice of non - payment of
premium) written notice has been received by City.
F. Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice of
claim made or suit instituted arising out of or resulting from Consultant's
performance under this Agreement.
G. Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost
and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be
necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.
15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the services to be provided
under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or subcontracted out
without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be construed as an
assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general partner or joint
venture or syndicate member or cotenant if Consultant is a partnership or joint- venture or
syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the control of Consultant. Control
means fifty percent (50 %) or more of the voting power, or twenty -five percent (25 %) or
more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint- venture.
16. SUBCONTRACTING
The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to City for entering into this
Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of Consultant.
Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations of the Consultant under this
Agreement will be permitted only with the express written consent of City. Consultant
shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement
without the prior written authorization of City.
17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other writing produced
(hereinafter "Documents "), prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant, its officers,
employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this Agreement,
shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right to use such
materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or any other party.
Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, provide such Documents to City upon prior
written request.
Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Consultant pursuant to
this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by City or others
on any other project. Any use of completed Documents for other projects and any use of
incomplete Documents without specific written authorization from Consultant will be at
City's sole risk and without liability to Consultant. Further, any and all liability arising out
of changes made to Consultant's deliverables under this Agreement by City or persons
other than Consultant is waived against Consultant and City assumes full responsibility
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for such changes unless City has given Consultant prior notice and has received from
Consultant written consent for such changes.
18. CONFIDENTIALITY
All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and
communications that result from the services in this Agreement, shall be kept confidential
unless City authorizes in writing the release of information.
19. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY
The Consultant shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives and
employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United
States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in
Consultant's deliverables provided under this Agreement.
20. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with
respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures and
disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer
period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this
Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall
allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or copies of such
records and invoices during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of
all work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the Agreement for a
period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this
Agreement.
21. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment to Consultant of any disputed sums until satisfaction of the
disputte with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to
constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall not
discontinue work as a result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an immediate
right to appeal to the City Manager or his /her designee with respect to such disputed
sums. Consultant shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of
return that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of
withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
22. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the Project.
23. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the California
Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act "), which (1) requires such persons to disclose any
financial interest that may foreseeably be materially affected by the work performed
under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits such persons from making, or participating in
making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest.
If subject to the Act, Consultant shall conform to all requirements of the Act. Failure to do
so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for immediate termination of this
Agreement by City. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all
claims for damages resulting from Consultant's violation of this Section.
24. NOTICES
All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under the terms of this
Agreement shall be given in writing, and conclusively shall be deemed served when
delivered personally, or on the third business day after the deposit thereof in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, first -class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided. All
notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall be addressed to
City at:
Attn: Wes Morgan
Recreation & Senior Services Department
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA, 92663
Phone: 949 -644 -3157
Fax: 949 -644 -3155
Email: wmorgan(a)city.newport- beach.ca.us
All notices, demands, requests or approvals from CITY to Consultant shall be addressed
to Consultant at:
Attention: Michele A. Bignardi, Senior VP
Netzel Associates, Inc.
333 City Boulevard West, 17th Floor
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: 714 -937 -1177 x113
Fax: 714 - 937 -1107
Email: mbignardi cDnetzelinc.com
25. TERMINATION
In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions of this
Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in default
in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period of two
(2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required to cure
the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due performance
within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default, specifying the nature
of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, and thereafter diligently
take steps to cure the default, the non - defaulting party may terminate the Agreement
forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof.
Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole discretion and
without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by giving seven (7) calendar
days prior written notice to Consultant. In the event of termination under this Section, City
shall pay Consultant for services satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the
effective date of termination for which Consultant has not been previously paid. On the
effective date of termination, Consultant shall deliver to City all reports, Documents and
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other information developed or accumulated in the performance of this Agreement,
whether in draft or final form.
26. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS
Consultant shall at its own cost and expense comply with all statutes, ordinances,
regulations and requirements of all governmental entities, including federal, state, county
or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter enacted. In addition, all work prepared
by Consultant shall conform to applicable City, county, state and federal laws, rules,
regulations and permit requirements and be subject to approval of the Project
Administrator and City.
27. WAIVER
A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or condition contained
herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different
character.
28. INTEGRATED CONTRACT
This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature
whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements
of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied
covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein.
29. CONFLICTS OR INCONSISTENCIES
In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement and the
Scope of Services or any other attachments attached hereto, the terms of this
Agreement shall govern.
30. INTERPRETATION
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the
language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the
authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise
apply.
31. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by
both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
32. SEVERABILITY
If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
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33. CONTROLLING LAW AND VENUE
The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement and all matters relating to
it and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of
competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange.
34. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not
discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because
of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day
and year first written above.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Aaron C. Harp,
Assistant City Attorney
for the City of Newport Beach
ATTEST:
LaVonne Harkless
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
A Municipal Corporation
Homer Bludau
City Manager
for the City of Newport Beach
CONSULTANT:
Paul A. Netzel
Title: Chairman & CEO. Netzel Associates, Inc.
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(Financial Officer)
Print Name:
Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates
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Exhibit A
Scope of Services
NETZEL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NETZEL ASSOCIATES shall provide the following services and deliverables:
(1) Case Statement
NETZEL ASSOCIATES, with input from staff and volunteers, will prepare a draft case
statement, which will be reviewed and approved by the volunteer and staff
leadership of OASIS Senior Center. The case statement will articulate the need
for a fundraising campaign and its expected outcomes. NETZEL ASSOCIATES also
will prepare other materials related to the campaign planning phase.
(2) Critical Financial Issues and Fundraising Budget
NETZEL ASSOCIATES will develop a list of critical financial issues facing OASIS
Senior Center's capital project. Included will be a brief project pro forma to
validate the required fundraising goal (to ensure that all anticipated direct and
indirect costs are reflected in the campaign goal).
NETZEL ASSOCIATES Will use information provided by the City and staff of OASIS
Senior Center to put together a project budget. NETZEL ASSOCIATES Will Work
together with staff and volunteers to review and refine the information until all
direct and indirect costs are estimated appropriately. Once confirmed, NETZEL
ASSOCIATES WIII create a schedule of gifts needed to meet the goal and will
confirm and factor in a pledge payment period for potential donors that is
acceptable to the City and the OASIS Senior Center.
(3) Prospect List
NETZEL ASSOCIATES shall develop a master prospect list identifying the individuals
and groups who may he able to make donations. NETZEL ASSOCIATES will work
with the campaign leadership committee and OASIS staff to identify, contact and
schedule interviews with select individuals from the list. NETZEL ASSOCIATES Will
provide advice regarding who should participate on the interviewee identification
and selection process. Additionally, NETZEL ASSOCIATES will research the
potential for foundation and corporate prospects and determine the approach
most likely to succeed.
(4) Interviews of Potential Maior Donors and Community Members
NETZEL ASSOCIATES shall conduct 25 to 30 personal interviews with key
community members, potential major donors, potential campaign leadership and
City officials. NETZEL will guide the process to select the best potential
interviewees. It will design an interview questionnaire and will conduct all
interviews on a personal, face -to -face basis. It will provide OASIS volunteers
and staff with sample letters to be sent to prospective interviewees requesting an
interview..... Where needed, OASIS staff and volunteers will schedule the
interviews.
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(5) Final Report and Plan of Recommendations
NETZEL ASSOCIATES will analyze and evaluate the data gathered from all
interviews and research and prepare a written plan of recommendations. All
data will be evaluated in the context of widely accepted principles and practices
used by successful not - for - profit organizations. NETZEL ASSOCIATES will
recommend a campaign goal and a timeline to accomplish this goal.
Please note that while items (4) and (5) above will be handled essentially by NETZEL
ASSOCIATES, the first three areas will require fairly significant involvement by OASIS
Senior Center staff and volunteers.
(6) Staff and Work Schedule
NETZEL ASSOCIATES' campaign planning services will be provided by Michele A.
Bignardi, senior vice president, and John C. Jepson, vice president. NETZEL
ASSOCIATES may utilize the assistance of additional staff members, as needed.
The proposed work schedule and time to be allocated on the Project by NETZEL
ASSOCIATES will be as follows:
• Six (6) days per month: From June 2008 through November 2008.
This time schedule is intended to serve as a guide and shall not preclude
reasonable adjustments in timing and responsibilities as additional
information and circumstances may warrant.
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Exhibit B
Payment Schedule
NETZEL ASSOCIATES, INC.
In consideration for providing the campaign planning services detailed in Exhibit A,
the City agrees to pay NETZEL ASSOCIATES a total of Sixty Thousand Six Hundred
Dollars ($60,000.00) as follows:
An initial payment of $10,000 is due upon the acceptance of this Agreement and
shall cover the payment for services in June 2008.
• Five (5) payments of $10,000 shall be due for the months of July 2008 through
November 2008.
The City also agrees to reimburse NETZEL ASSOCIATES for actual out -of- pocket
expenses incurred while performing the terms of this Agreement up to, but not
exceeding, Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) per month.. Reimbursable expenses
shall include, but not be limited to meals, parking, mileage to and from OASIS
Senior Center and while on OASIS Senior Center's business (at the current rate
established by the IRS), telephone, photocopying, printing, postage, and facsimile.
3. This Agreement may be extended beyond November 2008 upon written agreement
of the parties, upon such additional terms and fees as agreed.
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