Item 4C-4D-4ECITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
September 10, 2013
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Items 4C-4D-4E
FROM: Kari Happold, Deputy Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Approve Community Services Agreements with Metroport
Meals On Wheels, Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange,
and SafeHaven of Tarrant County for a period beginning
October 1, 2013 and ending September 30, 2016
Action Requested: City Council approval of Community Services Agreements
with Metroport Meals On Wheels (MMOW), Grapevine Relief
and Community Exchange (GRACE), and SafeHaven of
Tarrant County
Background
Information: The City has chosen to work with these area non-profit
organizations to provide important social, educational,
economic and cultural programs and services to the
Southlake community. Having the Community Services
Agreements in place allows for these services to be provided
without the City having to fund additional personnel and
capital investments, as well as the ongoing administrative
and operational expenses that would be required to provide
these services.
The agreements presented for the Council's consideration
have been standardized and the scope of services required
by both the organizations and the City are clarified.
These agreements are for a period of three years, October
1, 2013 through September 30, 2016. A copy of each
proposed Community Services Agreement detailing the
organization's scope of services and the City's obligations to
each is attached.
Financial
Considerations: Funding for each Community Services Agreement is
included in the proposed FY 2014 annual budget, and will
also be included in subsequent budget proposals as required
City of Southlake Values.
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Items 4C-4D-4E
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date — September 17, 2013
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by the term for each agreement. The total amount allocated
for these proposed agreements for FY 2014 is $21,750,
which represents no change from the previously approved
agreements.
The funding for each agreement is broken down as follows:
Metroport Meals On Wheels $15,750
Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange 5,000
SafeHaven of Tarrant County 1,000
$ 21,750
Strategic Link: This item is linked to the City's Strategy Map related to the
focus areas of Performance Management and Service
Delivery; Safety and Security; and Partnerships and
Volunteerism and meets the corporate objectives to
Collaborate with Select Partners to Implement Service
Solutions, Enhance the Sense of Community by Providing
Excellent Customer Service and Citizen Engagement
Opportunities, Achieve the Highest Standards of Safety and
Security; and Promote Opportunities for Partnerships and
Volunteer Involvement. The Agreements also touch on
Critical Business Outcome CB05 — Optimize resources
through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and
add service value.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Senior Advisory Commission (SAC) recommended (7-0) at
their September 10, 2013 meeting to approve the Metroport
Meals On Wheels Community Services Agreement with
recommended funding of $15,750 for MMOW.
Each organization has reviewed and approved their
respective agreement as presented.
City Council consideration September 17, 2013.
Legal Review: The Agreements were modeled after the standard
Community Services Agreement utilized by the City and
reviewed by the City Attorney.
Alternatives: Alternatives may include the following:
City of Southlake Values.
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Items 4C-4D-4E
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date — September 17, 2013
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• City Council approval of proposed Community Services
Agreements as presented.
• City Council approval of the proposed Community
Services Agreements with input as desired.
• City Council decision not to renew the proposed
Community Services Agreements.
Supporting
Documents: Proposed Community Services Agreements for:
• Metroport Meals On Wheels
• Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange
• SafeHaven of Tarrant County
Staff
Recommendation: City Council approval of Community Services Agreements
with Call A Ride Southlake, Metroport Meals On Wheels,
Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange, and SafeHaven
of Tarrant County as presented.
City of Southlake Values.
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Item 4C - 1
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
AND
METROPORT MEALS ON WHEELS
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Southlake,
Texas, a home rule municipal corporation located in Tarrant County and Denton
County, Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Mayor (hereinafter
referred to as "City"), and Metroport Meals on Wheels, a non-profit corporation of
Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Executive Director (hereinafter
referred to as "MMOW"), an organization exempt from taxation under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
WHEREAS, the mission of MMOW is to provide services as a volunteer
advocate for the elderly and those in need through home -delivered meals, senior
center lunch and activity programs and other support services; and
WHEREAS, City and MMOW desire to enter into a Renewal Agreement
whereby MMOW will continue to provide for the coordination of activities and
meals, Senior Luncheon activities, participation in Senior Advisory Commission,
and the organization of home meal delivery;
NOW, THEREFORE, City and MMOW, in consideration of the mutual
undertakings hereunder set forth, do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. MMOW shall provide the services as outlined in the attached Appendix,
Section A.
B. City shall provide services as outlined in the attached Appendix, Section
A.
SECTION 2
CITY AND MMOW STAFF CONTACTS
MMOW and the City shall both provide staff liaisons as outlined in the attached
Appendix, Section A. and Section B.
Item 4C - 2
Community Services Agreement with Metroport Meals on Wheels
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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SECTION 3
GOVERNANCE
MMOW shall be solely governed by its board of directors, who shall meet in
accordance with the bylaws and articles of incorporation. The time, date, place
and agenda of these board meetings shall be the responsibility of the MMOW
board of directors.
SECTION 4
CONSIDERATION
In recognition that the City elected to support MMOW's efforts to support the
elderly and in -need rather than provide such service, City agrees to an annual
payment to be paid to MMOW in the amount of $15,750 to be dispersed annually
on November 1 of each year. Payment is subject to City Council budget
authorization.
Payment by the City shall be applied by MMOW as described in the attached
Appendix, Section A.
SECTION 5
REPORTING
A. MMOW shall generate and provide to the Senior Services Coordinator of
the City monthly reports regarding the performance measures outlined in
the attached Appendix, Section B.
B. The City shall have the right to review the books and records kept incident
to the services provided by MMOW to the City.
SECTION 6
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
MMOW AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND
AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
LOSS AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL
PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE FEES AND
EXPENSES OF ATTORNEYS, EXPERT WITNESSES AND OTHER
CONSULTANTS), ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH, DIRECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY, THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF MMOW, ITS
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. MMOW SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED
TO INDEMNIFY THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FOR
ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOUND BY A COURT TO HAVE ARISEN
FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
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Community Services Agreement with Metroport Meals on Wheels
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY APPLICABLE
INSURANCE COVERAGES.
SECTION 7
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
In performing the services hereunder, MMOW is acting as an independent
contractor, and shall not be deemed an employee, agent or partner of the City.
City shall have no power to direct or supervise its activities in carrying out its
responsibilities under this Agreement. Neither party shall have the authority to
make binding representations or agreements on behalf of the other.
SECTION 8
TERM OF AGREEMENT AND REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE
A. The term of this agreement shall be for a three year period beginning
October 1, 2013 and ending September 30, 2016. This agreement may be
renewed for up to three successive three-year periods beginning on
October 1 and ending on September 30 of each year upon written
agreement by both parties and annual budget approval by the Southlake
City Council.
B. At the end of the term, the City will undertake an annual review of the
performance based upon performance and quality measures outlined in
the attached Appendix, Section B.
C. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, either party may
terminate this Agreement upon 30 days written notice to the other. Upon
termination, or if MMOW ceases to provide services under this agreement,
MMOW shall return to the City any unexpended funds paid pursuant to
this Agreement.
SECTION 9
NO WAIVER OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing
contained in this agreement shall be construed to limit or waive any
governmental or sovereign immunity of the City, or any immunity applicable to its
officers, agents, servants or employees. To the extent there may be a waiver of
immunity under state law, the remedies available to enforce this agreement are
limited to mandamus, specific performance or injunctive relief. All other remedies,
including suits for damages and recovery of attorney's fees are specifically
waived by both parties.
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Community Services Agreement with Metroport Meals on Wheels
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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SECTION 10
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE — STRATEGIC LINK
The City has adopted a Strategic Management System to improve the
organization's ability to define and execute its strategy. Effective strategic
management systems provide the mechanism to link the mission, strategy,
department goals, citizen perceptions, and service delivery efforts in a
continuous feedback loop. MMOW, its mission and the services outlined on
page 1 of the agreement, link to the City's strategy through the following strategic
objectives:
• B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
• C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships and volunteer involvement
• C6 Enhance the sense of community by providing excellent customer
service and citizen engagement opportunities
SECTION 11
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE VALUES
The City has adopted values that are the fundamental principles that guide how
officials, staff, and employees of the City conduct themselves in pursuit of the
mission and vision. All business conducted with the City shall adhere to the City's
organizational values as described below:
• Integrity: Being worthy of the public's trust in all things.
We deal honestly and respectfully with each other and the public at all
times.
• Innovation: Valuing progressive thinking, creativity, flexibility and
adaptability in service delivery.
• Accountability: Taking personal responsibility for our actions or
inaction while putting the interests of the taxpayer first.
• Commitment to Excellence: Behaving responsively in our delivery of
service to the public. Our work is characterized by its quality and by the
diligence with which it is carried out. We proactively seek to solve
problems in advance.
• Teamwork: Recognizing the importance of working together to meet
our citizen's needs, communicating clearly, sharing resources and
information freely.
The values set forth in Section 11 are goals to which City officials, staff and
employees are expected to adhere to in activities concerning this Agreement.
While perceived failure to adhere to, comply with, or take action consistent with
these values should be reported to an appropriate City official, staff member, or
employee, such action or failure to act shall not be considered a breach of this
Agreement.
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Community Services Agreement with Metroport Meals on Wheels
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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SECTON 12
MISCELLANEOUS
This Agreement sets forth all the agreements between the parties and no
modification shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by the part to
be changed therewith.
This document may be executed in duplicate originals.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City and MMOW have executed this Agreement as
of this day of , 201_
John Terrell
Mayor, City of Southlake
Mary King
Executive Director
Metroport Meals On Wheels
Attest:
Alicia Richardson, TRMC
City Secretary
Approved as to form and legality:
City Attorney
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Community Services Agreement with Metroport Meals on Wheels
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
AND
METROPORT MEALS ON WHEELS
SECTION A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. In return for payment described in Section 4 of this Agreement, MMOW
shall provide the following services:
1. MMOW staff contact person to serve as a liaison between the MMOW
and the City:
a. Name: Mary King
b. Title: Executive Director
c. Phone: 817.491.1141,ext. 22
d. Email Address: marykinq(o)metroportmow.orq
2. To coordinate, organize, and run the weekly Tuesday Southlake senior
congregate luncheon program, and associated Tuesday activities.
3. To organize volunteers to plan and support Southlake Tuesday
congregate lunch program, and home delivered meal program to
Southlake residents.
4. Order necessary meals, cover costs and organize delivery of meals to
homes of Southlake senior residents Monday through Friday, and also
for the Tuesday congregate lunch program and associated activities.
5. Track attendance and costs associated with the weekly congregate
lunch program, and the home delivered meal program. Prepare and
provide reports to the City on a monthly basis due the 2nd Tuesday of
each month.
6. Perform general clean up following each event return tables to original
locations and secure the facility.
7. Provide a monthly updated roster of participants to include name
address city phone number and emergency information.
8. Metroport Meals On Wheels representative will attend the monthly
meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission to provide a report and
statistics.
B. In addition to payment described in Section 4 of this agreement, City shall:
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Community Services Agreement with Metroport Meals on Wheels
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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1. Provide a staff contact person to serve as a liaison between City and
MMOW. The City liaison shall be apprised by MMOW of all MMOW
board meetings, .MMOW shall forward a copy of the agenda prior to
the meeting, and the City liaison may participate with the MMOW
board at all scheduled meetings.
a. Name: Soheila Phelps
b. Title: Senior Services Coordinator
c. Phone: 817.748.8398
d. Email Address: smashatphelps(o)ci.south lake.tx.us
2. Provide a presence on the www.CitvofSouthlake.com which is limited
to:
a. One information page which includes organization name, mission,
contact information and link to organization website.
3. Consider posting information contained in press releases on
www.MySouthlakeNews.com and/or www.CitvofSouthlake.com. Any
and all information in such press releases will be subject to review and
possible revision prior to posting.
4. Publish in the quarterly editions of the Southlake Scene organization
information to include organization name, mission, contact information
and link to organization website.
5. Provide access to the City's logo for use by MMOW. Such use is
subject to review and approval by the City's Communication and
Websites Manager.
6. Provide at no cost to MMOW in accordance with current policies and
guidelines, the use of City facilities for events and meetings directly
related to MMOW business. Requests for use of City facilities shall
follow current reservation procedures as outlined in the Facility Use
Policy.
SECTION B
PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY MEASURES
A. In evaluating MMOW's performance pursuant to Section 8 of this
agreement, the City will determine whether MMOW has met the following
performance measures:
1. MMOW shall provide the services described in the Appendix, Section
A, in a professional manner throughout the entire term of the
agreement.
2. MMOW shall develop and provide an annual written report to the City.
This report shall include: a disclosure of MMOW financial status,
operations conducted during the preceding year, planned future
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Community Services Agreement with Metroport Meals on Wheels
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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operations, details on how the City's funding is utilized in support of
MMOW, and any other information agreed to by both MMOW and the
City.
3. MMOW shall continue to provide monthly written reports to the City.
Item 4D - 1
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
AND
GRAPEVINE RELIEF AND COMMUNITY EXCHANGE
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Southlake,
Texas, a home rule municipal corporation located in Tarrant County and Denton
County, Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Mayor (hereinafter
referred to as "City"), and Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange, a non-
profit corporation of Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Executive
Director (hereinafter referred to as "GRACE"), an organization exempt from
taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
WHEREAS, the mission of GRACE is to provide food, clothing, financial
assistance, and other vital necessities to people who are struggling with a limited
income or recent emergency; and
WHEREAS, City and GRACE desire to enter into a Renewal Agreement
whereby GRACE will continue to provide food, clothing, financial assistance, and
other vital necessities to people who are struggling with a limited income or
recent emergency;
NOW, THEREFORE, City and GRACE, in consideration of the mutual
undertakings hereunder set forth, do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. GRACE shall provide the services as outlined in the attached Appendix,
Section A.
B. City shall provide services as outlined in the attached Appendix, Section
A.
SECTION 2
CITY AND GRACE STAFF CONTACTS
GRACE and the City shall both provide staff liaisons as outlined in the attached
Appendix, Section A and Section B.
Item 4D - 2
Community Services Agreement with Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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SECTION 3
GOVERNANCE
GRACE shall be solely governed by its board of directors, who shall meet in
accordance with the bylaws and articles of incorporation. The time, date, place
and agenda of these board meetings shall be the responsibility of the GRACE
board of directors.
SECTION 4
CONSIDERATION
In recognition that the City elected to support the efforts of GRACE to provide
assistance rather than provide such service, City agrees to an annual payment to
be paid to GRACE in the amount of $5,000 to be dispersed annually on
November 1 of each year. Payment is subject to City Council budget
authorization.
Payment by the City shall be applied by GRACE as described in the attached
Appendix, Section A.
SECTION 5
REPORTING
A. GRACE shall generate and provide to Mike Bedrich, Community Initiatives
Supervisor of the City, annual reports regarding the performance
measures outlined in the attached Appendix, Section B.
B. The City shall have the right to review the books and records kept incident
to the services provided by GRACE to the City.
SECTION 6
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
GRACE AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND
AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
LOSS AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL
PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE FEES AND
EXPENSES OF ATTORNEYS, EXPERT WITNESSES AND OTHER
CONSULTANTS), ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH, DIRECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY, THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF GRACE, ITS
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. GRACE SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED
TO INDEMNIFY THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FOR
ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOUND BY A COURT TO HAVE ARISEN
FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
Item 4D - 3
Community Services Agreement with Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY APPLICABLE
INSURANCE COVERAGES.
SECTION 7
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
In performing the services hereunder, GRACE is acting as an independent
contractor, and shall not be deemed an employee, agent or partner of the City.
City shall have no power to direct or supervise its activities in carrying out its
responsibilities under this Agreement. Neither party shall have the authority to
make binding representations or agreements on behalf of the other.
SECTION 8
TERM OF AGREEMENT AND REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE
A. The term of this agreement shall be for a period beginning October 1,
2013 and ending September 30, 2016. This agreement may be renewed
for up to three successive three-year periods beginning on October 1 and
ending on September 30 of each year upon written agreement by both
parties and annual budget approval by the Southlake City Council.
B. At the end of the term, the City will undertake an annual review of the
performance based upon performance and quality measures outlined in
the attached Appendix, Section B.
C. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, either party may
terminate this Agreement upon 30 days written notice to the other. Upon
termination, or if GRACE ceases to provide services under this
agreement, GRACE shall return to the City any unexpended funds paid
pursuant to this Agreement.
SECTION 9
NO WAIVER OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing
contained in this agreement shall be construed to limit or waive any
governmental or sovereign immunity of the City, or any immunity applicable to its
officers, agents, servants or employees. To the extent there may be a waiver of
immunity under state law, the remedies available to enforce this agreement are
limited to mandamus, specific performance or injunctive relief. All other remedies,
including suits for damages and recovery of attorney's fees are specifically
waived by both parties.
Item 4D - 4
Community Services Agreement with Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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SECTION 10
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE — STRATEGIC LINK
The City has adopted a Strategic Management System to improve the
organization's ability to define and execute its strategy. Effective strategic
management systems provide the mechanism to link the mission, strategy,
department goals, citizen perceptions, and service delivery efforts in a
continuous feedback loop. GRACE, its mission and the services outlined on page
1 of the agreement, link to the City's strategy through the following strategic
objectives:
• C1 Achieve the highest standards in safety and security
• C6 Enhance the sense of community by providing excellent customer
service and citizen engagement opportunities
• B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
SECTION 11
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE VALUES
The City has adopted values that are the fundamental principles that guide how
officials, staff, and employees of the City conduct themselves in pursuit of the
mission and vision. All business conducted with the City shall adhere to the City's
organizational values as described below:
• Integrity: Being worthy of the public's trust in all things.
We deal honestly and respectfully with each other and the public at all
times.
• Innovation: Valuing progressive thinking, creativity, flexibility and
adaptability in service delivery.
• Accountability: Taking personal responsibility for our actions or
inaction while putting the interests of the taxpayer first.
• Commitment to Excellence: Behaving responsively in our delivery of
service to the public. Our work is characterized by its quality and by the
diligence with which it is carried out. We proactively seek to solve
problems in advance.
• Teamwork: Recognizing the importance of working together to meet
our citizen's needs, communicating clearly, sharing resources and
information freely.
The values set forth in Section 11 are goals to which City officials, staff and
employees are expected to adhere to in activities concerning this Agreement.
While perceived failure to adhere to, comply with, or take action consistent with
these values should be reported to an appropriate City official, staff member, or
employee, such action or failure to act shall not be considered a breach of this
Agreement.
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Community Services Agreement with Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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SECTION 12
MISCELLANEOUS
This Agreement sets forth all the agreements between the parties and no
modification shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by the part to
be changed therewith.
This document may be executed in duplicate originals.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City and GRACE have executed this Agreement as
of this day of , 201_
Mayor, City of Southlake
Shonda Schaefer
Executive Director
Grapevine Relief and Community
Exchange
Attest:
Alicia Richardson, TRMC
City Secretary
Approved as to form and legality:
City Attorney
Item 4D - 6
Community Services Agreement with Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
AND
GRAPEVINE RELIEF AND COMMUNITY EXCHANGE
APPENDIX
SECTION A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. In return for payment described in Section 4 of this Agreement, GRACE
shall provide the following services:
1. GRACE staff contact person to serve as a liaison between the GRACE
and the City:
a. Name: Shonda Schaefer
b. Title: Executive Director
c. Phone: 817.305.4651
d. Email Address: development(a)gracegrapevine.org
2. Short term emergency assistance for food and clothing needs.
3. Administration of direct aid as funding allows (assistance with utilities,
rent, medicine, gasoline, and other vital necessities).
4. Referrals to area agencies and organizations.
5. Distribution of furniture or other donated resources intended for
emergency purposes as available.
6. Cooperation with local organizations to render additional aid in certain
instances as this assistance is available, through either designated
funding or seasonal programs.
7. Case management for repeated or extended emergency assistance.
8. Supplemental food commodities distribution for households on a low or
fixed income.
9. Transitional housing for homeless families.
10. Low cost shopping at GRACEFUL BUYS and TOUCH OF GRACE
resale shops.
11. Medical attention for uninsured residents at community clinic.
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Community Services Agreement with Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2013
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B. In addition to payment described in Section 4 of this agreement, City shall:
1. Provide a staff contact person to serve as a liaison between City and
GRACE. The City liaison shall be apprised by GRACE of all GRACE
board meetings, GRACE shall forward a copy of the agenda prior to
the meeting, and the City liaison may participate with the GRACE
board at all scheduled meetings.
a. Name: Mike Bedrich
b. Title: Community Initiatives Supervisor
c. Phone: 817.748.8137
d. Email Address: m bed rich (a)-ci. south lake.tx. us
2. Provide a presence on the www.CitvofSouthlake.com which is limited
to:
a. One information page which includes organization name, mission,
contact information and link to organization website.
3. Consider posting information contained in press releases on
www.MySouthlakeNews.com and/or www.CitvofSouthlake.com. Any
and all information in such press releases will be subject to review and
possible revision prior to posting.
4. Publish in the quarterly editions of the Southlake Scene organization
information to include organization name, mission, contact information
and link to organization website.
5. Provide access to the City's logo for use by GRACE. Such use is
subject to review and approval by the City's Communication and
Websites Manager.
6. Provide at no cost to GRACE in accordance with current policies and
guidelines, the use of City facilities for events and meetings directly
related to GRACE business. Requests for use of City facilities shall
follow current reservation procedures as outlined in the Facility Use
Policy.
SECTION B
PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY MEASURES
A. In evaluating GRACE's performance pursuant to Section 8 of this
agreement, the City will determine whether GRACE has met the following
performance measures:
1. GRACE shall provide an annual written report to the City. This report
shall include: a disclosure of GRACE's financial status, operations
conducted during the preceding year, planned future operations, and
any other information agreed to by both GRACE and the City.
Item 4E - 1
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
AND
SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Southlake,
Texas, a home rule municipal corporation located in Tarrant County and Denton
County, Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Mayor (hereinafter
referred to as "City"), and SafeHaven of Tarrant County, a non-profit corporation
of Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Executive Director
(hereinafter referred to as "SafeHaven"), an organization exempt from taxation
under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
WHEREAS, the mission of SafeHaven is to end domestic violence
through safety, support, prevention and social change; and
WHEREAS, City and SafeHaven desire to enter into a Renewal
Agreement whereby SafeHaven will continue to provide emergency services for
victims of family violence, crisis intervention, a 24-hour crisis hot line, support
services, prevention services, legal advocacy, transportation, and 24-hour crisis
response to the Southlake Police Department;
NOW, THEREFORE, City and SafeHaven, in consideration of the mutual
undertakings hereunder set forth, do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. SafeHaven shall provide the services as outlined in the attached
Appendix, Section A.
B. City shall provide services as outlined in the attached Appendix, Section
A.
SECTION 2
CITY AND SAFEHAVEN STAFF CONTACTS
SafeHaven and the City shall both provide staff liaisons as outlined in the
attached Appendix, Section A and Section B.
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Community Services Agreement with SafeHaven of Tarrant County
City Council Meeting —September 17, 2013
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SECTION 3
GOVERNANCE
SafeHaven shall be solely governed by its board of directors, who shall meet in
accordance with the bylaws and articles of incorporation. The time, date, place
and agenda of these board meetings shall be the responsibility of the SafeHaven
board of directors.
SECTION 4
CONSIDERATION
In recognition that the City elected to support the efforts of SafeHaven to end
domestic violence rather than provide such service, City agrees to an annual
payment to be paid to SafeHaven in the amount of $1,000 to be dispersed
annually on November 1 of each year. Payment is subject to City Council budget
authorization.
Payment by the City shall be applied by SafeHaven as described in the attached
Appendix, Section A.
SECTION 5
REPORTING
A. SafeHaven shall generate and provide to Mike Bedrich, Community
Initiatives Supervisor of the City, annual reports regarding the
performance measures outlined in the attached Appendix, Section B.
B. The City shall have the right to review the books and records kept incident
to the services provided by SafeHaven to the City.
SECTION 6
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
SAFEHAVEN AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND
CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND
AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
LOSS AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL
PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE FEES AND
EXPENSES OF ATTORNEYS, EXPERT WITNESSES AND OTHER
CONSULTANTS), ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH, DIRECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY, THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF SAFEHAVEN,
ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. SAFEHAVEN SHALL NOT BE
REQUIRED TO INDEMNIFY THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND
EMPLOYEES FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOUND BY A COURT TO
HAVE ARISEN FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF THE CITY,
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ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF
ANY APPLICABLE INSURANCE COVERAGES.
SECTION 7
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
In performing the services hereunder, SafeHaven is acting as an independent
contractor, and shall not be deemed an employee, agent or partner of the City.
City shall have no power to direct or supervise its activities in carrying out its
responsibilities under this Agreement. Neither party shall have the authority to
make binding representations or agreements on behalf of the other.
SECTION 8
TERM OF AGREEMENT AND REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE
A. The term of this agreement shall be for a three year period beginning
October 1, 2013 and ending September 30, 2016. This agreement may be
renewed for up to three successive three-year periods beginning on
October 1 and ending on September 30 of each year upon written
agreement by both parties and annual budget approval by the Southlake
City Council.
B. At the end of the term, the City will undertake an annual review of the
performance based upon performance and quality measures outlined in
the attached Appendix, Section B.
C. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, either party may
terminate this Agreement upon 30 days written notice to the other. Upon
termination, or if SafeHaven ceases to provide services under this
agreement, SafeHaven shall return to the City any unexpended funds paid
pursuant to this Agreement.
SECTION 9
NO WAIVER OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing
contained in this agreement shall be construed to limit or waive any
governmental or sovereign immunity of the City, or any immunity applicable to its
officers, agents, servants or employees. To the extent there may be a waiver of
immunity under state law, the remedies available to enforce this agreement are
limited to mandamus, specific performance or injunctive relief. All other remedies,
including suits for damages and recovery of attorney's fees are specifically
waived by both parties.
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SECTION 10
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE — STRATEGIC LINK
The City has adopted a Strategic Management System to improve the
organization's ability to define and execute its strategy. Effective strategic
management systems provide the mechanism to link the mission, strategy,
department goals, citizen perceptions, and service delivery efforts in a
continuous feedback loop. SafeHaven, its mission and the services outlined on
page 1 of the agreement, link to the City's strategy through the following strategic
objectives:
• C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety and security
• C6 Enhance the sense of community by providing excellent customer
service and citizen engagement opportunities
• B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement services solutions
SECTION 11
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE VALUES
The City has adopted values that are the fundamental principles that guide how
officials, staff, and employees of the City conduct themselves in pursuit of the
mission and vision. All business conducted with the City shall adhere to the City's
organizational values as described below:
• Integrity: Being worthy of the public's trust in all things.
We deal honestly and respectfully with each other and the public at all
times.
• Innovation: Valuing progressive thinking, creativity, flexibility and
adaptability in service delivery.
• Accountability: Taking personal responsibility for our actions or
inaction while putting the interests of the taxpayer first.
• Commitment to Excellence: Behaving responsively in our delivery of
service to the public. Our work is characterized by its quality and by the
diligence with which it is carried out. We proactively seek to solve
problems in advance.
• Teamwork: Recognizing the importance of working together to meet
our citizen's needs, communicating clearly, sharing resources and
information freely.
The values set forth in Section 11 are goals to which City officials, staff and
employees are expected to adhere to in activities concerning this Agreement.
While perceived failure to adhere to, comply with, or take action consistent with
these values should be reported to an appropriate City official, staff member, or
employee, such action or failure to act shall not be considered a breach of this
Agreement.
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SECTION 12
MISCELLANEOUS
This Agreement sets forth all the agreements between the parties and no
modification shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by the part to
be changed therewith.
This document may be executed in duplicate originals.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City and SafeHaven have executed this Agreement
as of this day of , 201_
Mayor, City of Southlake
Mary Lee Hafley
President & CEO
SafeHaven of Tarrant County
Attest:
Alicia Richardson, TRMC
City Secretary
Approved as to form and legality:
City Attorney
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
AND
SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY
APPENDIX
SECTION A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. In return for payment described in Section 4 of this Agreement,
SafeHaven shall provide the following services:
1. SafeHaven staff contact person to serve as a liaison between
SafeHaven and the City:
a. Name: Mary Lee Hafley
b. Title: Executive Director
c. Phone: 817.535.6462
d. Email Address: mlhafley(a)-safehaventc.org
2. Emergency services consisting of shelter, clothing, food, and
transitional housing for victims of family violence.
3. Crisis intervention at area hospital emergency rooms.
4. Staff and provide a 24-hour crisis Hot Line.
5. Support services consisting of parenting education, case management,
group and individual counseling.
6. Prevention services consisting of community education and training to
organizations, professional groups, adolescents, and children.
7. Legal advocacy including but not limited to attorney services,
protective order procurement, court accompaniment, crime victim's
compensation applications.
8. Transportation across cities to shelter, court, and other service
locations.
9. 24-hour crisis response to Southlake Police Department.
B. In addition to payment described in Section 4 of this agreement, City shall:
1. Provide a staff contact person to serve as a liaison between City and
SafeHaven. The City liaison shall be apprised by SafeHaven of all
SafeHaven board meetings, SafeHaven shall forward a copy of the
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agenda prior to the meeting, and the City liaison may participate with
the SafeHaven board at all scheduled meetings.
a. Name: Mike Bedrich
b. Title: Community Initiatives Supervisor
c. Phone: 817.748.8137
d. Email Address: m bed rich(a)-ci. south lake.tx. us
2. Provide a presence on the www.CitvofSouthlake.com which is limited
to:
a. One information page which includes organization name, mission,
contact information and link to organization website.
3. Consider posting information contained in press releases on
www.MySouthlakeNews.com and/or www.CitvofSouthlake.com. Any
and all information in such press releases will be subject to review and
possible revision prior to posting.
4. Publish in the quarterly editions of the Southlake Scene organization
information to include organization name, mission, contact information
and link to organization website.
5. Provide access to the City's logo for use by SafeHaven. Such use is
subject to review and approval by the City's Communication and
Websites Manager.
6. Provide at no cost to SafeHaven in accordance with current policies
and guidelines, the use of City facilities for events and meetings
directly related to SafeHaven business. Requests for use of City
facilities shall follow current reservation procedures as outlined in the
Facility Use Policy.
SECTION B
PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY MEASURES
A. In evaluating SafeHaven's performance pursuant to Section 8 of this
agreement, the City will determine whether SafeHaven has met the
following performance measures:
1. SafeHaven shall provide an annual written report to the City. This
report shall include: a disclosure of Safehaven of Tarrant County
financial status, operations conducted during the preceding year,
planned future operations, and any other information agreed to by both
SafeHaven and the City.