CC - Item 8A - Chamber of Commerce Memorandum of UnderstandingROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL:
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 17. 2009
SUBJECT: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider the renewal and updated provisions of the City's
agreement with the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber). The City's
existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU, previously titled "Agreement") with the
Chamber has not been updated or renewed in many years. Under the updated MOU,
the Chamber will continue to promote the City as an advantageous location for
business, industrial, residential, and recreational activities to the business community,
residents, potential residents, visitors, and students. The updated Scope of Service
includes activities that aim to increase Chamber membership, so that the Chamber can
become self-sustaining through membership dues.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the attached MOU for the
Chamber's services.
ANALYSIS
Based on input from the City Council during previous City Council meetings, the
Chamber's Planning Retreat held earlier this year, and the City's 2009-2010 Budget
study session, staff met with the Chamber and its Executive Director to update the
attached MOU (Attachment A). The City's Agreement with the Chamber expired in
1987, and has not been updated or renewed (Attachment B).
The Scope of Service has been updated so that the benefits of being a Chamber
Member are more clearly defined with the goal of increasing membership and
participation in Chamber events by the business community.
For many years, the City paid for a portion of the cost to publish the Chamber's
newsletter, the Rosemead Reporter. However, Regulations of the Fair Political
Practices Commission, Title 2, Division 6, California Code of Regulation, Section 18901
prohibit the use of public funds for mass mailings, regardless of how the item is
distributed, if they meet all of the following criteria:
• It is a tangible item, such as a videotape, button, or a written document (such as
a newsletter);
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• The item features an elected officer affiliated with the agency which produces or
sends the mailing, or includes the name, office, photograph, or other reference to
an elected officer affiliated with the agency which produces or sends the mailing,
or is prepared or sent in cooperation, consultation, coordination, or concert with
the elected officer;
• Any of the costs of distribution is paid for with public moneys or costs of design,
production, and printing exceeding $50.00 are paid with public moneys; and
• More than two hundred substantially similar items are sent, in a single calendar
month, excluding any item sent in response to an unsolicited request and any
item described in subdivision.
This matter was discussed with the City Attorney, and to ensure that we are in
compliance with Section 18901, it was recommended that funding provided through the
MOU should not be used for publishing the Chamber's newsletter, the Rosemead
Reporter.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Funding in the amount of $45,000 for the Chamber's MOU was approved through the
2009 - 2010 budget process. An additional $3,000 has been added to the MOU as a
credit for payment of Chamber events that City representatives attend and are charged
an additional cost (Chamber Breakfasts, Annual Planning Retreat, Installation Dinner,
Networking Events, etc.). Additionally, each year the Chamber requests the use of City
staff and equipment for an annual Health and Business Expo. The overtime cost for the
City to provide staff to deliver equipment, set up, and tear down the equipment is
approximately $2,500. Under the updated MOU, this is being provided to the Chamber
as an in-kind service.
LEGAL REVIEW
This staff report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
Submitted by:
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Assistant City Manager
Prepared by:
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Public Affairs Manager
Attachments: A - Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of
Rosemead and the Chamber of Commerce
B - 1986 - 1987 Agreement for Commercial Rehabilitation Outreach
Services with the Chamber of Commerce
ATTACHMENT A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AND THE ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PARTIES AND DATE.
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into this 27th day
of October 2009 by and between the City of Rosemead, a municipal organization organized
under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 8838 E.
Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California 91770 ("City") and Chamber of Commerce with its
principal place of business at 3953 Muscatel Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770 ("Chamber").
City and Chamber are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively
as "Parties."
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Chamber.
Chamber desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibits
A and B. Chamber represents that it is experienced, has special knowledge, and facilties
for promoting the City as an advantageous location for business, industrial, residential, and
recreational activities to the business community, residents, potential residents, visitors,
and students and is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the business and
economic plans of City.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Chamber to render such services for the Project as set forth
in this MOU.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Chamber promises and agrees to furnish
to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary
work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional services of promoting
Rosemead's economic and redevelopment programs and its advantages as a business,
educational, cultural, recreational, industrial, and residential location and consulting
services necessary for the Project ("Services"). The Services are more particularly
described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services
shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this MOU, the exhibits attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal
laws, rules and regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this MOU shall be from October 27, 2009 to June
30, 2011, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Chamber shall complete the
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Services within the term of this MOU, and shall meet any other established schedules and
deadlines.
By March 15t, 2010, prior to the development of the City's 2010-2011 Fiscal
Year budget, the Chamber shall submit a detailed work plan to the City to help evaluate
and determine fees and payment for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year.
3.2 Responsibilities of Chamber.
3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Professional Organization. The
Services shall be performed by Chamber or under its supervision. Chamber will determine
the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of
this MOU. City retains the services of the Chamber as a professional organization and not
as an employee. Chamber retains the right to perform similar or different services for
others during the term of this MOU. Any additional personnel performing the Services
under this MOU on behalf of Chamber shall also not be employees of City and shall at all
times be under Chamber's exclusive direction and control. Chamber shall pay all wages,
salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of
Services under this MOU and as required by law. Chamber shall be responsible for all
reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to:
social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability
insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Chamber shall perform the Services
expeditiously, within the term of this MOU, and in accordance with the Schedule of
Services set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Chamber represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to
perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Chamber's
conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Chamber's submittals in a timely
manner. Upon request of City, Chamber shall provide a more detailed schedule of
anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements.
3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Chamber has represented to City that
certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this MOU. Should
one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Chamber may substitute other
personnel of at least equal competence. The key personnel for performance of this MOU is
Min Hsien Wang.
3.2.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates the City Manager,
or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this MOU ("City's
Representative"). City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for
all purposes under this Contract. Chamber shall not accept direction or orders from any
person other than the City's Representative or his or her designee.
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3.2.6 Chamber's Representative. Chamber hereby designates Min Hsien
Wang or his designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this MOU
("Chamber's Representative"). Chamber's Representative shall have full authority to
represent and act on behalf of the Chamber for all purposes under this MOU. The
Chamber's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill
and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and
procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this
MOU.
3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Chamber agrees to work closely with City
staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff. Parties shall work
collaboratively and be responsive to requests during regular business hours, within a
reasonable amount of time.
3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Chamber shall perform
all Services under this MOU in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the
standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline
in the State of California. Chamber represents and maintains that it is skilled in the
professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Chamber warrants that all
employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the
Services assigned to them. Finally, Chamber represents that it, its employees and
subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature
that are legally required to perform the Services, including a City Business License, and
that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this MOU. As
provided for in the indemnification provisions of this MOU, Chamber shall perform, at its
own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessaryto
correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Chamber's failure to comply with the
standard of care provided for herein.
3.2.9 Laws and Regulations. Chamber shall keep itself fully informed of and
in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner
affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA
requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Chamber shall be liable for all
violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Chamber
performs any work knowing it to be contraryto such laws, rules and regulations and without
giving written notice to the City, Chamber shall be solely responsible for all costs arising
there from. Chamber shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers,
employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this
MOU, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with
such laws, rules or regulations.
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3.2.10 Insurance.
3.2.10.1 Time for Compliance. Chamber shall maintain prior to the
beginning of and for the direction of this MOU insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit D
attached to and part of this MOU.
3.2.11 Safety. Chamber shall execute and maintain its work so as to
avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Chamber
shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees
appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be
performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A)
adequate life protection and life saving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in
accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways,
scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures,
trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing
apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C)
adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Chamber shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this MOU and incorporated
herein by reference. The total sum of the monthly payments shall not exceed $48,000
without advance written approval of the City Council.
The compensation includes a credit of $3,000 for the attendance of City
representatives at routine Chamber events such as: monthly Breakfast Connections,
annual Planning Conference, Chamber Mixers, the State of the City, the Mayor's Breakfast,
Chamber Lunar New Year Dinner, Installation Dinner or equivalent events, at no additional
cost to the City. Should the total cost of City representatives to attend all Chamber events
exceed $3,000, the Chamber shall bill the City for additional payment.
The compensation includes the use of City equipment and staff, for the
annual Health and Business Expo, or a similar event, at no additional charge, for in kind
services with a value of up to $2,500. Chamber shall notify the City Manager or his
designee of this request at least 30 days in advance. Any use of City equipment for events
other than the Health and Business Expo that requires staff time will be charged based on
the cost of the City to pay staff overtime. The Chamber may bring the waiver of such fees
to the City Council for approval at least 45 days prior to the event to insure proper
coordination.
The compensation includes the use of the City Hall conference room on the
first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. for the Chamber's Legislative Committee meeting.
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Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be
compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this MOU.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Payments shall be paid in installments and
the Chamber shall submit to City a monthly invoice for Services rendered by Chamber.
The payment schedule shall be:
July
$ 4,000
August
$ 4,000
September
$ 4,000
October
$ 4,000
November
$ 4,000
December
$ 4,000
January
$ 4,000
February
$ 4,000
March
$ 4,000
April
$ 4,000
May
$ 4,000
June
$ 4,000
City shall, within 30 days of receiving such statement, review the statement
and pay all approved charges thereon.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Chamber shall not be reimbursed for
any expenses unless authorized in writing by City.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this MOU, City may request
that Chamber perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is
determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the
parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this MOU.
Chamber shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written
authorization from City's Representative.
3.3.5 Political Activities Prohibited. Chamber further covenants and agrees
not to engage in any partisan political activity whatsoever during the term of this MOU
whether supported by City funds or otherwise.
3.3.6 Prevailing Wages. Chamber is aware of the requirements of California
Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of
Regulations, Title 8, Section 1600, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the
payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public
works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an
applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage
Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Chamber agrees to fully comply with
such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Chamber with a copy of the prevailing rates
of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this MOU. Chamber shall make
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copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of
worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and
shall post copies at the Chamber's principal place of business and at the project site.
Chamber shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees
and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged
failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
3.4 Accounting Records.
3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Chamber shall maintain complete and
accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this MOU. All such
records shall be clearly identifiable. Chamber shall allow a representative of City during
normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records
and any other documents created pursuant to this MOU. Chamber shall allow inspection of
all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the MOU for a period of
three (3) years from the date of final payment under this MOU.
3.5 General Provisions.
3.5.1 Termination of MOU.
3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination. Either party may, by written
notice to the respective party, terminate the whole or any part of this MOU at any time and
without cause by giving written notice of such termination, and specifying the effective date
thereof, at least one hundred eighty (180) days before the effective date of such
termination. Upon termination, Chamber shall be compensated only for those services
which have been adequately rendered to City, and Chamber shall be entitled to no further
compensation.
3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this MOU is terminated as
provided herein, City may require Chamber to provide all finished or unfinished Documents
and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Chamber in connection with the
performance of Services under this MOU. Chamber shall be required to provide such
document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.5.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this MOU is terminated
in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such
manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.5.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this MOU
shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as
the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
CHAMBER:
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce
3953 Muscatel Ave.
Rosemead. CA 91770
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Attn: Min Hsien Wang, Executive Director
CITY:
City of Rosemead
P.O. Box 399
Rosemead, CA 91770
Attn: Jeff Allred, City Manager
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed,
forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and
addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate
notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.5.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
3.5.3.1 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications,
plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data,
written information, and other Documents and Data either created by or provided to
Chamber in connection with the performance of this MOU shall be held confidential by
Chamber. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by
Chamber for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such
materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the
Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Chamber which is otherwise known to
Chamber or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be
deemed confidential. Chamber shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs of the
Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade
paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior
written consent of City.
3.5.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one
another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be
necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this MOU.
3.5.5 Attorney's Fees. If either party commences an action against the other
party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this MOU,
the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing
party reasonable attorney's fees and all other costs of such action.
3.5.6 Indemnification. Chamber shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its
officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all
claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law
or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or
incident to any alleged acts, omissions or willful misconduct of Chamber, its officials,
officers, employees, agents, Chambers and contractors arising out of or in connection with
the performance of the Services, the Project or this MOU, including without limitation the
payment of all consequential damages and attorneys fees and other related costs and
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expenses. Chamber shall defend, at Chamber's own cost, expense and risk, any and all
such aforesaid suits, actions or other legal proceedings of every kind that may be brought
or instituted against City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers.
Chamber shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered
against City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, in any such
suit, action or other legal proceeding. Chamber shall reimburse City and its directors,
officials, officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and
costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein
provided. Chamber's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds,
if any, received by the City, its directors, officials officers, employees, agents or volunteers.
The City shall indemnify, defend and hold the Chamber and its appointed
officials, employees and agents free and harmless from any and all actions, claims,
liabilities or damages to persons or property that may be asserted or claimed by any
person, firm, entity, corporation, political subdivision or other organization arising out of or
in connection with the City's or its elected officials', officers', employees', or agents'
participation in Chamber service covered under this MOU as well as performance or breach
of this MOU, excepting such actions, claims, damages to persons or property, penalties,
obligations or liabilities arising from the negligence or willful misconduct of the Chamber or
its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees or agents.
3.5.7 Entire MOU. This MOU contains the entire MOU of the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings
or MOUs. This MOU may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.
3.5.8 Governing Law. This MOU shall be governed by the laws of the State
of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County.
3.5.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision
of this MOU.
3.5.10 Successors and Assigns. This MOU shall be binding on the
successors and assigns of the parties.
3.5.11 Assignment or Transfer. Chamber shall not assign, hypothecate, or
transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this MOU or any interest herein without the
prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any
assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such
attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
3.5.12 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents
have participated fully in the preparation of this MOU, the language of this MOU shall be
construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party.
Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days
and not work days. All references to Chamber include all personnel, employees, agents,
and subcontractors of Chamber, except as otherwise specified in this MOU. All references
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to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as
otherwise specified in this MOU. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are
for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe
the scope, content, or intent of this MOU.
3.5.13 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or
amendment of this MOU shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both
Parties.
- 3.5.14 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other
default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit,
privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.5.15 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party
beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.5.16 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this MOU is declared invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.5.17 Prohibited Interests. Chamber maintains and warrants that it has not
employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Chamber, to solicit or secure this MOU. Further, Chamber warrants that it has
not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee
working solely for Chamber, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this MOU.
Chamber further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subcontractors to file, a
Statement of Economic Interest with the City's Filing Officer as required under state law in
the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have
the right to rescind this MOU without liability. For the term of this MOU, no member, officer
or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct
interest in this MOU, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising there from.
3.5.18 Equal Opportunity Employment. Chamber 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. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to,
all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Chamber shall also comply with all relevant
provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other
related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.5.19 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Chamber certifies that
it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require
every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake
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self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with
such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.5.20Authority to Enter MOU. Chamber has all requisite power and
authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the MOU. Each
Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this MOU have the legal power, right,
and authority to make this MOU and bind each respective Party.
3.5.21 Counterparts. This MOU may be signed in counterparts, each of which
shall constitute an original.
3.6 Subcontracting.
3.6.1 Prior Approval Required. Chamber shall not subcontract any portion of
the work required by this MOU, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written
approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all
provisions stipulated in this MOU.
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD Rosemead Chamber of Commerce
By: By:
Mayor
Name:
Attest:
Title:
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Burke, Williams, & Sorensen, LLP By:_
Name:
City Attorney
Title:
02/08
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Serve as a Visitor's and Information Center.
2. Welcome new businesses in the City of Rosemead.
3. The Chamber is responsible for keeping members informed and updated on issues
that affect the business community.
4. Provide members with forums for the discussion of issues affecting the business
community.
5. Manage, update, and maintain the Chamber's website.
6. Coordinate and implement an annual "Corporate Citizenship" award.
7. Conduct educational workshops or seminars to help local businesses.
8. Coordinate the Business Caravan by scheduling monthly visits on the second
Thursday of each month to member and non-member businesses. The Business
Caravan shall include a representative from the: Chamber of Commerce, City
Council, City Manager's Office, and Community Development Department. The
representatives shall visit up to three different businesses during each trip to speak
with the business owner or appropriate representative to communicate the Chamber
and the City's appreciation for choosing Rosemead as their place of business. The
Chamber shall call businesses at least one week prior to the visit to set up the meet
and greet with the business.
9. Develop and implement a plan to help market/promote City businesses to residents
in the City and surrounding communities, and promote the City as an advantageous
location for industry and business. The plan shall include goals and an action plan.
10. Develop and implement an annual membership recruitment drive or program to help
attract new members.
11. Develop and implement a Military Banner program that shall be sponsored by local
business, families, and community members through the purchase/sponsorship of
banners.
12. Create and implement a plan for business outreach to the Asian and Hispanic
business communities.
13. To ensure that the board has a broad representation of the business community, the
board shall consist of a variety of businesses.
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14.Continue to conduct periodic surveys of the business community for their
suggestions, recommendations and requests. This will enable the Chamber to
determine the types of services and programs that will benefit member businesses
and potential members and increase business participation in Chamber events.
15.Operate a Chamber of Commerce information booth at City events, when
appropriate, such as Oktoberfest, 4m of July, Concerts in the Park, and other large
City events that have the potential to draw hundreds of people. In addition to
Chamber of Commerce information, the booth shall include information about
member businesses such as coupons, flyers, menus or other promotional materials
that will help promote member businesses to the community. The booth will be
provided at no cost, unless a health permit is required by the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health.
16. Provide a quarterly report to the City Council that includes a financial summary, new
members recruited, members who have not renewed, recruitment efforts, number of
visitors to the Chamber office for information, phone calls that are of significance
from the community, and activities to promote the City as an advantageous location
for business, industry, residence, and recreation.
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
1. By February 2010, the Chamber shall develop, in conjunction with the City, the
procedures and criteria for "Corporate Citizenship" for outstanding local business.
2. By July 2010, the Chamber of Commerce shall develop a marketing plan to
encourage residents and surrounding communities to patronize Rosemead
businesses. Implementation shall begin immediately upon plan approval by the
Chamber board and the City. The plan shall be review and updated annually to
ensure that it continues to be a relevant document.
3. By January 2010, the Chamber of Commerce shall develop a recruitment plan (to
increase membership); with implementation to begin during the 2010-2011 Fiscal
Year. The plan shall include an Asian and Hispanic business outreach strategy.
The plan will be reviewed and revised for implementation each subsequent fiscal
year.
4. By February 2010, the Chamber of Commerce shall develop the military banner
program and policies in order for the program to be promoted and implemented so
that banners are displayed by Veteran's Day 2010.
5. Effective immediately, the Chamber will coordinate the monthly Business Caravan,
which shall take place on the 4th Thursday of each month.
6. At the end of each quarter, the Chamber of Commerce shall provide the provide the
City Council with a quarterly report of financial, outreach, recruitment, training, and
development activities.
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, Chamber will maintain
insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Chamber will use existing
coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not meet the
requirements set forth here, Chamber agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the
existing coverage to do so. Chamber acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy
limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. Any
insurance proceeds available to City in excess of the limits and coverage required in this
MOU and which is applicable to a given loss, will be available to City.
Chamber shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:
Commercial General Liability Insurance using Insurance Services Office "Commercial
General Liability" policy form CG 00 01 or the exact equivalent. Defense costs must be paid
in addition to limits. There shall be no cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one
insured against another. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $1,000,000
per occurrence.
Workers Compensation on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as
required by law with employer's liability limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident or
disease.
Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance (Over Primary) if used to meet limit requirements,
shall provide coverage at least as broad as specified for the underlying coverages. Any
such coverage provided under an umbrella liability policy shall include a drop down
provision providing primary coverage above a maximum $25,000 self-insured retention for
liability not covered by primary but covered by the umbrella. Coverage shall be provided on
a "pay on behalf' basis, with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits. Policy shall
contain a provision obligating insurer at the time insured's liability is determined, not
requiring actual payment by the insured first. There shall be no cross liability exclusion
precluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another. Coverage shall be
applicable to City for injury to employees of Chamber, subcontractors or others involved in
the Work. The scope of coverage provided is subject to approval of City following receipt of
proof of insurance as required herein. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence.
Insurance procured pursuant to these requirements shall be written by insurers that are
admitted carriers in the state of California and with an A.M. Bests rating of A- or better and
a minimum financial size VII.
General conditions pertaining to provision of insurance coverage by Chamber. Chamber
and City agree to the following with respect to insurance provided by Chamber:
1. Chamber agrees to have its insurer endorse the third party general liability coverage
required herein to include as additional insured City, its officials, employees and
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agents, using standard ISO endorsement No. CG 2010 with an edition prior to 1992.
Chamber also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do likewise.
2. No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this MOU shall prohibit
Chamber, or Chamber's employees, or agents, from waiving the right of subrogation
prior to a loss. Chamber agrees to waive subrogation rights against City regardless
of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all contractors and
subcontractors to do likewise.
3. All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or applicable
to this MOU are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained
in this MOU or any other MOU relating to the City or its operations limits the
application of such insurance coverage.
4. None of the coverage required herein will be in compliance with these requirements
if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted
to City and approved of in writing.
5. No liability policy shall contain any provision or definition that would serve to
eliminate so-called "third party action over" claims, including any exclusion for bodily
injury to an employee of the insured or of any contractor or subcontractor.
6. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and
additional requirements by the City, as the need arises. Chamber shall not make
any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability or
reduction of discovery period) that may affect City's protection without City's prior
written consent.
7. Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates of
insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and an additional insured
endorsement to Chamber's general liability policy, shall be delivered to City at or
prior to the execution of this MOU. In the event such proof of any insurance is not
delivered as required, or in the event such insurance is canceled at any time and no
replacement coverage is provided, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain any
insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests under this or any other MOU
and to pay the premium. Any premium so paid by City shall be charged to and
promptly paid by Chamber or deducted from sums due Chamber, at City option.
8. Certificate(s) are to reflect that the insurer will provide 30 days notice to City of any
cancellation of coverage. Chamber agrees to require its insurer to modify such
certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to
mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, or that any party will
"endeavor" (as opposed to being required) to comply with the requirements of the
certificate.
9. It is acknowledged by the parties of this MOU that all insurance coverage required to
be provided by Chamber or any subcontractor, is intended to apply first and on a
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primary, noncontributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self insurance
available to City.
10. Chamber agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other party involved with
the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by Chamber, provide the
same minimum insurance coverage required of Chamber. Chamber agrees to
monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring
that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section.
Chamber agrees that upon request, all MOUs with subcontractors and others
engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review.
11.Chamber agrees not to self-insure or to use any self-insured retentions or
deductibles on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees that it
will not allow any contractor, subcontractor, Architect, Engineer or other entity or
person in any way involved in the performance of work on the project contemplated
by this MOU to self-insure its obligations to City. If Chamber's existing coverage
includes a deductible or self-insured retention, the deductible or self-insured
retention must be declared to the City. At that time the City shall review options with
the Chamber, which may include reduction or elimination of the deductible or
selfinsured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other solutions.
12. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the
amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Chamber ninety (90) days
advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial
additional cost to the Chamber, the City will negotiate additional compensation
proportional to the increased benefit to City.
13. For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, this MOU will be deemed to have
been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any steps that can be
deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this MOU.
14. Chamber acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of
City to inform Chamber of non-compliance with any insurance requirement in no
way imposes any additional obligations on City nor does it waive any rights
hereunder in this or any other regard.
15.Chamber will renew the required coverage annually as long as City, or its
employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this
MOU. This obligation applies whether or not the MOU is canceled or terminated for
any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until City executes a
written statement to that effect.
16. Chamber shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring
during the term of this MOU have been renewed or replaced with other policies
providing at least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has been ordered
shall be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or letter from Chamber's
insurance agent to this effect is acceptable. A certificate of insurance and/or
additional insured endorsement as required in these specifications applicable tothe
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renewing or new coverage must be provided to City within five days of the expiration
of the coverages.
17.The provisions of any workers' compensation or similar act will not limit the
obligations of Chamber under this MOU. Chamber expressly agrees not to use any
statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to City, its employees,
officials and agents.
18. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are not
intended as limitations on coverage, limits or other requirements nor as a waiver of
any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a given
coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue,
and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all-inclusive.
19. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any
other provision in this MOU and are intended by the parties here to be interpreted as
such.
20. The requirements in this Section supersede all other sections and provisions of this
MOU to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impairs the
provisions of this Section.
21. Chamber agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any party
involved in any way with the project reserves the right to charge City or Chamberfor
the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this MOU. Any such provisions
are to be deleted with reference to City. It is not the intent of City to reimburse any
third party for the cost of complying with these requirements. There shall be no
recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect
thereto.
Chamber agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Chamber
arising out of the work performed underthis MOU. City assumes no obligation or liability by
such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or
claims if they are likely to involve City.
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ATTACHMENT B
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
FRANK
G.
TRIPEPI,
CITY MANAG R
DATE:
JULY
17,
1986
RE: RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Attached for your consideration is the renewal of the annual
Agreement between the City and Chamber of Commerce to provide for
promotional services and for purchasing promotional materials in
conjunction with the City's Commercial Rehabilitation Program. Each
year the Chamber assists staff with generating program publicity by
mailing program brochures to property owners, submitting press
releases, publicizing program information in monthly newsletters and
referring interested applicants.
For this fiscal year the total budget is $7,000 which will be funded
by CDBG funds carried over from the previous fiscal year. Last
year's budget was $7,350 and the cost for mailing brochures totaled
$225
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Agreement with
the Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year 1986-87.
FGT/ktr
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JUL 2 2 1986
AGREEMENT FOR COMMERCIAL
REHABILITATION OUTREACH SERVICES
WITH THE
ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this day of , 1986, between
the City of Rosemead (hereinafter referred to as "CITY") and the Rosemead
Chamber of Commerce (hereinafter'referred to as "CHAMBER").
I DESCRIPTION OF WORK
CHAMBER shall provide Outreach Services for the CITY's Commercial
Rehabilitation Assistance Program. The specific services to be pro-
vided within designated target areas for this program shall include?
1. Dividing the target areas into blocks for organizational purposes.
2. Selecting a "block captain" for each block.
3. Conducting an orientation meeting for block captains, CITY repre-
sentatives and other group representatives.
4. Contacting property owners and tenants by mail, advising them of
the time and place at which the Commercial Rehabilitation Assis-
tance Program will be discussed for property owners/tenants in
their block.
5. Personally contacting as many property owners and tenants as
possible and informing them of the informational meeting scheduled
for their block.
6. Distributing the informational brochure to be prepared by the
CITY to all property owners/tenants in designated target areas.
7. Conducting information meetings for property owners/tenants in
each block with technical assistance from CITY staff, and main-
taining minutes for all such meetings.
8. Mailing minutes of meetings to all property owners/tenants with
an invitation to those who missed their block meeting to attend
the next scheduled meeting.
9. Providing follow-up to inquiries from property owners/tenants as
necessary.
10. Attending monthly progress meetings with CITY staff and furnish-
ing monthly progress reports
II TIME OF PERFORMANCE
All services required pursuant to this Agreement shall commence
when, and as directed by the City Manager or a designated representa-
tive thereof, and shall be completed within such times as are reasonably
established by the City Manager or his representative.
III COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. Rates:
For services performed under this Agreement, the CITY shall
pay the CHAMBER at the rate of $10.00 per hour, provided that the
maximum level of effort per month shall not exceed 120 hours
Said rate shall remain in effect for the term of this Agreement.
B. Expenses:
In connection with services performed under this Agreement
CHAMBER shall be reimbursed up to $25.00 per month for telephone
expenses.
C. Maximum Compensation:
The services performed under this Agreement shall not exceed
the sum of $14,700 without prior authorization.
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IV METHOD OF PAYMENT
The CHAMBER shall submit a monthly invoice to the CITY specifying
the amount due for services performed by the CHAMBER. Such invoice
shall:
1. Described the services performed.
2. Specify the number of ours worked by each staff member on
said services during the month.
3. Indicate the total expenditures to date.
Such invoice for payment shall contain a certification by a prin-
cipal member of the CHAMBER's staff specifying payment requested is
for work performed in accordance with the provisions of this Agree-
ment. Upon approval of the invoice, the CITY shall make payment as
soon thereafter as the CITY's regular procedures provide.
V TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be in effect until June 30, 1987, with an
option for its renewal at said date.
VI TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement can be terminated upon 30 days notification by
either of the parties hereto.
VII RECORDS AND AUDITS
The CHAMBER shall maintain accounts and records, including
personnel, property and financial records, adequate to identify and
account for all costs pertaining to this Agreement and such other
records as may be deemed necessary by the CITY to assure proper ac-
counting for all project funds, both federal and non-federal shares.
These records will be made available for audit purposes to the CITY or
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any authorized representative, and will be retained for five years
after the expiration of this Agreement unless permission to destroy
them is granted by the CITY.
VIII EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
During the performance of this Agreement, the CHAMBER agrees
as follows:
1. The CHAMBER will not discriminate against any employee or appli-
cant for employment because of race, creed, sex, color or national
origin. The CHAMBER will take affirmative action to ensure that
applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during
employment, without regard to their race, creed, sex, color or
national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited
to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion. or transfer:
recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination;
rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for
training, including apprenticeship. The CHAMBER agrees to post
in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for
employment, notices to be provided by the CITY setting forth the
provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
2. The CHAMBER will, in all solicitation or advertisements for
employees placed by or on behalf of the CHAMBER, state that all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, creed, color,, sex, or national origin.
3. The CHAMBER will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted
in all subcontracts for any work covered by this Agreement so
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that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor.
provided that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to con-
tracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw
materials.
4. The CHAMBER will comply with all provisions of Executive Order
11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations and
relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
5. The CHAMBER will furnish all information and reports required by
Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the rules,
regulations and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant
thereto, and will permit access to his books, records and accounts
by the CITY and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investiga-
tion to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and
orders.
6. In the event of the CHAMBER'S non-compliance with the equal op-
portunity clauses of this Agreement or with any of such rules,
regulations or orders, this Agreement may be cancelled. termi-
nated, or suspended in whole or in part and the CHAMBER may be
declared ineligible for further government contracts in accor-
dance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and
remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the
Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
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7. The CHAMBER will include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through
(6) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by
rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued
pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24,
1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcon-
tractor or vendor. The CHAMBER will take such action with respect
to any subcontract or purchase order as the CITY may direct as a
means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-
compliance; provided, however, that in the event the CHAMBER
becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a
subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the
CITY, the CHAMBER may request the United States to enter into
such litigation to protect the interests of the, United States.
IX CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person shall.
on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal finan-
cial assistance.
X SECTION 109 OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
No person in the United States shall on the grounds of race,
color, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in. be
denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any
program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available
Under this title.
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XI "SECTION 3" COMPLIANCE IN THE PROVISION OF TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES:
1. The work to be performed under this Agreement is on a project
assisted under a program providing direct federal financial
assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
and is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and
Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u. Sec-
tion 3 requires that to the greatest extent feasible, opportuni-
ties for training and employment be given to lower income resi-
dents of the project area and contracts for work in connection
with the project be awarded to business concerns which are locat-
ed in, or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the
area of the project.
2. The parties to this Agreement will comply with the provisions of
said Section 3 and the regulations issued pursuant thereto by the
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development set forth in 24 CFR
135, and all applicable rules and orders of the Department issued
thereunder prior to the execution of this Agreement. The parties
to this Agreement certify and agree that they are under no con-
tractual or other disability which'would prevent them from com-
plying with these requirements.
3. The CHAMBER will send to each labor organization or representa-
tive of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agree-
ment or other, contract or understanding, if any, a notice advis-
ing the said labor organization or workers' representative of his
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commitments under this Section 3 clause and shall post copies of
the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and ap-
plicants for employment or training.
4. The CHAMBER will include this Section 3 clause in every subcon-
tract for work in connection with the project and will, at the
direction of the applicant for or recipient of federal financial
assistance, take appropriate action pursuant to the subcontract
upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of regula-
tions issued by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,
24 CFR Part 135. The CHAMBER will not subcontract with any
subcontractor where he has notice or knowledge that the latter
has been found in violation of regulations under 24 CFR Part 135
and will not let any subcontract unless the subcontractor has
first provided him with a preliminary statement of ability to
comply with the requirements of these regulations.
5. Compliance with the provisions of Section 3, the regulations set
forth in 24 CFR Part 135, and all applicable rules and orders of
the Department issued hereunder prior to the execution of the
contract, shall be a condition of the federal financial assis-
tance provided to the project, binding upon the applicant or
recipient for such assistance, its successors and assigns. Fail-
ure to fulfill these requirements shall subject the applicant or
recipient, its contractors and subcontractors, its successors and
assigns to those sanctions specified by the grant or loan agree-
ment or contract through which federal assistance is provided.
and to such sanctions as are specified by 24 CFR Part 135.
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XII INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF A CITY
No member of the governing body of the CITY and no other officer:
employee, or agent of the CITY who exercises any functions or respon-
sibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the
program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indi-
rect, in this Agreement; and the CHAMBER shall take appropriate steps
to assure compliance.
XIII INTEREST OF OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS
No member of the governing body of the locality and no other pub-
lic official of such locality, who exercises any functions or respon-
sibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the
program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indi-
rect, in this Agreement; and the CHAMBER shall take appropriate steps
to assure compliance.
XIV INTEREST OF CONSULTANT AND EMPLOYEES
The CHAMBER covenants that he presently has no interest and shall
not acquire interest, direct or indirect, in the project area or any
parcels therein or any other interest which would conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of his services hereunder. The
CHAMBER further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement,
no person having any such interest shall be employed.
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XV NOTICES
Notices to the parties shall, unless otherwise requested in
writing, be sent to the CITY and the CHAMBER at the addresses listed
below:
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce
9054 E. Garvey Avenue
Rosemead, CA 91770
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
Mayor
City Clerk
ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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