HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2012-11-04 Professional Services Agreement with The Management Connection for Strategic Planning Serv.CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-11-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
THE MANAGEMENT CONNECTION, INC. FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES, AND
APPROVING A CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR THE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas (the "City Council") desires to hire a
consultant to facilitate a strategic planning process for the City of Anna (the "City"); and,
WHEREAS, the Management Connection, Inc. has proposed a work plan to facilitate a
strategic planning process for the City;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The recitals above are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Approval and Authorization of Professional Services Agreement.
The City Council hereby approves the Professional Services Agreement for Strategic
Planning Services with The Management Connection, Inc., attached hereto as Exhibit 1,
and authorizes, ratifies and approves the City Manager's execution of same. The City
Manager is hereby authorized to execute all documents and to take all other actions
necessary to finalize, act under, and enforce the Agreement.
Section 3. Contingency Appropriation
Consistent with Section 7.08 of the Anna City Charter, the City Council hereby authorizes the
City Manager to transfer $20,000 from the FY 2013 Budget Contingency Appropriation to the
City Council departmental appropriation (10-403) in the General Fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, on this 13th day
of November 2012.
ATTEST:
ftlkison, Cifisecretary
RES. 2012-11-12 Professional Sery Agreement for Strategic Planning PAGE 1 OF 1 11-13-12
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF COLLIN §
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the day of ,
2012, by and between the City of Anna, Texas, a Texas municipal corporation, with its
principal office at 111 North Powell Parkway, Anna, Collin County, Texas 75409, hereinafter
called "OWNER" and The Management Connection, Inc. with (his/her) address being 4444
Carter Creek, Ste. 110 Bryan, TX 77802, hereinafter called "CONSULTANT," acting herein, by
and through their duly authorized representatives.
WITNESSETH, that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein
contained, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT
OWNER hereby contracts with CONSULTANT, as an independent contractor, and
CONSULTANT hereby agrees to perform the services herein in connection with the Project as
stated in the sections to follow, with diligence and in accordance with the highest professional
standards customarily obtained for such services in the State of Texas. The professional
services set out herein are in connection with the following described project:
Facilitate a Strategic Planning Process for the City of Anna
ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. CONSULTANT shall perform all those services as necessary and as described in the
Work Plan which is attached hereto as "Exhibit "A" and made a part of this Agreement.
B. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the exhibits attached to
this Agreement or any task orders, the terms and conditions of this Agreement will
control over the terms and conditions of the attached exhibits or task orders.
ARTICLE 3
PERIOD OF SERVICE
This Agreement shall become effective upon execution of this Agreement by OWNER
and CONSULTANT, and shall remain in force for the period which may reasonably be required
for the completion of the Project, and any required extensions approved by OWNER. This
Agreement may be sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof. Time is of the
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essence in this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall make all reasonable efforts to complete the
services set forth herein as expeditiously as possible and to meet the schedule(s) established
by OWNER, acting through its City Manager.
ARTICLE 4
COMPENSATION
A. BILLING AND PAYMENT: For and in consideration of the professional services to be
performed by CONSULTANT herein, OWNER agrees to compensate CONSULTANT
the amounts and in the manner described in the Work Plan which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and made a part of this Agreement.
Nothing contained in this Article shall require OWNER to pay for any work which is
unsatisfactory, as reasonably determined by the City Manager or his designee, or which
is not submitted in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. OWNER shall not be
required to make any payments to CONSULTANT when CONSULTANT is in default
under this Agreement.
It is specifically understood and agreed that CONSULTANT shall not be authorized to
undertake any work pursuant to this Agreement which would require additional
payments by OWNER for any charge, expense, or reimbursement above any maximum
not -to -exceed fee as stated within the Work Plan (Exhibit A) without first having
obtained written authorization from OWNER.
B. PAYMENT: If OWNER fails to make payments due CONSULTANT for services and
expenses within 60 days after receipt of CONSULTANT's undisputed statement thereof,
the amounts due CONSULTANT will be increased by the rate of one percent (1 %) per
month from the said 60th day, and, in addition, CONSULTANT may, after giving seven
days' written notice to OWNER, suspend services under this Agreement until
CONSULTANT has been paid in full all amounts due for services, expenses, and
charges, provided, however, nothing herein shall require OWNER to pay the late charge
of one percent (11%) set forth herein if OWNER reasonably determines that the work is
unsatisfactory, in accordance with this Article 4, "Compensation."
ARTICLE 5
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT shall provide services to OWNER as an independent contractor, not as
an employee of the OWNER. CONSULTANT shall not have or claim any right arising from
employee status. OWNER shall not control the means, methods, sequences, procedures, or
techniques utilized by CONSULTANT to perform work or services under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 6
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
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CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and save and hold harmless OWNER and its
officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability, claims, demands,
damages, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to court costs and reasonable
attorney fees incurred by the OWNER, that is caused by or results from an act of negligence,
intentional tort, intellectual property infringement, or failure to pay a subcontractor or supplier
committed by the CONSULTANT or the CONSULTANT'S agent, another consultant under
contract, or another entity over which the CONSULTANT exercises control.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a liability to any person who is
not a party to this Agreement, and nothing herein shall waive any of the parties' defenses, both
at law or equity, to any claim, cause of action, or litigation filed by anyone not a party to this
Agreement, including the defense of governmental immunity, which defenses are hereby
expressly reserved.
ARTICLE 7
INSURANCE
During the performance of the services under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall
maintain the following insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in the
State of Texas by the State Insurance Commission or any successor agency that has a rating
with Best Rate Carriers of at least an A- or above:
A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than
$500,000 for each occurrence and not less than $500,000 in the aggregate, and with
property damage limits of not less than $100,000 for each occurrence and not less than
$100,000 in the aggregate.
B. Automobile Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than $500,000 for each
person and not less than $500,000 for each accident, and with property damage limits
of not less than $100,000 for each accident.
C. Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with statutory requirements, and
Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $100,000 for each accident.
D. Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 annual
aggregate.
E. CONSULTANT shall furnish insurance certificates or insurance policies at OWNER's
request to evidence such coverages. The insurance policies shall name OWNER as an
additional insured on all such policies, and shall contain a provision that such insurance
shall not be canceled or modified without 30 days' prior written notice to OWNER and
CONSULTANT. In such event, CONSULTANT shall, prior to the effective date of the
change or cancellation, serve substitute policies furnishing the same coverage.
ARTICLE 10
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
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A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, either party may terminate by
giving 30 days' advance written notice to the other party.
B. If the Agreement is terminated prior to completion of the services to be provided
hereunder, CONSULTANT shall immediately cease all services and shall render a final
bill for services to OWNER within 30 days after the date of termination. OWNER shall
pay CONSULTANT for all services properly rendered and satisfactorily performed and
for reimbursable expenses to termination incurred prior to the date of termination, in
accordance with Article 4 "Compensation." Should OWNER subsequently contract with
a new consultant for the continuation of services on the Project, CONSULTANT shall
cooperate in providing information. CONSULTANT shall turn over all documents
prepared or furnished by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement to OWNER on or
before the date of termination, but may maintain copies of such documents for its use.
ARTICLE 11
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES
Approval by the OWNER shall not constitute, nor be deemed a release of the
responsibility and liability of CONSULTANT, its employees, associates, agents,
subcontractors, and subconsultants for the accuracy and competency of their designs or other
work; nor shall such approval be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility by
OWNER for any defect in the design or other work prepared by CONSULTANT, its employees,
subcontractors, agents, and consultants.
ARTICLE 12
NOTICES
All notices, communications, and reports required or permitted under this Agreement
shall be personally delivered or mailed to the respective parties by depositing same in the
United States mail to the address shown below, certified mail, return receipt requested, unless
otherwise specified herein. Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of three days
after mailing:
To CONSULTANT:
Joe M. Gonzalez, CEO
The Management Connection, Inc
4444 Carter Creek, Ste. 110
Bryan, TX 77802
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City Manager
City of Anna
111 North Powell Parkway
P.O. Box 776
Anna, Texas 75409
All notices shall be deemed effective upon receipt by the party to whom such notice is
given, or within three days after mailing.
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ARTICLE 15
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the complete and final expression of the agreement of the
parties, and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their
agreements, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous offers, promises, representations,
negotiations, discussions, communications, and agreements which may have been made in
connection with the subject matter hereof.
ARTICLE 16
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be considered severable from the remainder
of this Agreement and shall not cause the remainder to be invalid or unenforceable. In such
event, the parties shall reform this Agreement to replace such stricken provision with a valid
and enforceable provision which comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the
stricken provision.
ARTICLE 17
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
CONSULTANT shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations,
and ordinances applicable to the work covered hereunder as they may now read or hereinafter
be amended.
ARTICLE 18
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
In performing the services required hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall not discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, or
physical handicap.
ARTICLE 19
PERSONNEL
A. CONSULTANT represents that it has or will secure, at its own expense, all personnel
required to perform all the services required under this Agreement. Such personnel
shall not be employees or officers of, or have any contractual relations with OWNER.
CONSULTANT shall inform OWNER of any conflict of interest or potential conflict of
interest that may arise during the term of this Agreement.
B. All services required hereunder will be performed by CONSULTANT or under its
supervision. All personnel engaged in work shall be qualified, and shall be authorized
and permitted under state and local laws to perform such services.
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ARTICLE 20
ASSIGNABILITY
CONSULTANT shall not assign any interest in this Agreement, and shall not transfer
any interest in this Agreement (whether by assignment, novation, or otherwise) without the
prior written consent of OWNER.
ARTICLE 21
MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition, or limitation
herein contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the party to be charged
therewith, and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in
evidence in any proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of or affecting this
Agreement, or the rights or obligations of the parties hereunder, and unless such waiver or
modification is in writing and duly executed; and the parties further agree that the provisions of
this section will not be waived unless as set forth herein.
ARTICLE 22
MISCELLANEOUS
A. Venue of any suit or cause of action under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in Collin
County, Texas. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas.
B. For the purpose of this Agreement, the key person who will perform most of the work
hereunder shall be Joe M. Gonzalez.
C. CONSULTANT shall commence, carry on, and complete any and all projects with all
applicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner and in accordance
with the provisions hereof. In accomplishing the projects, CONSULTANT shall take
such steps as are appropriate to ensure that the work involved is properly coordinated
with related work being carried on by OWNER.
D. CONSULTANT shall at all times maintain OWNER'S confidential or proprietary
information in confidence and shall disclose same to third parties only as specifically
instructed by OWNER. Any disclosure of privileged or confidential information by
OWNER to CONSULTANT is in furtherance of OWNER's purposes and is not intended
to and does not waive any privileges that may exist with regard to such information.
E. The captions of this Agreement are for informational purposes only, and shall not in any
way affect the substantive terms or conditions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City of Anna, Texas has caused this Agreement to be
executed by its duly authorized City Manager, and CONSULTANT has executed this
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Agreement through its duly authorized undersigned officer on this the day of
2012.
ATTEST:
NATHA WILKISON, CITY SECRETARY
WITNESS:
:1
PHILIP SANDERS,
CITY MANAGER
CONSULTANT
JOE M. GONZALEZ
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
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ANNA
STRATEGIC PLANNING
PROCESS
31 OCTOBER 2012
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4444 Carter Creek, Ste. 110
Bryan, TX 77802
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979-846-4481 (Office)
979-846-4482 (Fax)
Joe M. Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer
Professional Facilitator
joe@profacilitator.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction Letter.............................................................. 1
Vision, Mission, and Principles ..........
Workflow Chart
Work Plan ...
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Investment........................................................................... 6
October 31, 2012
Philip Sanders
City Manager
City of Anna
P.O. Box 776
Anna, Texas 75409
Dear Philip:
THE MANAGEMENT CONNECTION, INC. (TMC) appreciates the opportunity to
facilitate this important project and to serve the City of Anna. As a professional facilitation
firm established in 1992 in Bryan -College Station, TX, we have grown to be one of the
leading providers in Texas.
We are expert designers and facilitators of processes that maximize the ability of
individuals, groups, organizations, and communities to reach their desired results. We do
extreme customization of all our processes and products to honor the unique characteristics
and leadership style of each of our clients. We work diligently to exceed client expectation.
We establish quality, long-term relationships and provide follow-up service to ensure
significant results. Our approach is driven by our Vision, Mission and Principles, provided
for you on the next page.
"THE EYE OF THE HURRICANE" represents our Professional Facilitation Model. The
"eye" is the calm and guide within the chaotic storm. When faced with a constant
bombardment of challenges and competing interest any organization may feel like it is
whirling in a chaotic storm. Focused leadership, at all levels, creates the "eye" within the
organization. TMC's professional facilitation will guide you in strengthening the "eye of the
hurricane" in your organization.
Attached herein is our work plan. We stand ready to answer any questions, and look
forward to serving you.
Committed your leadership,
Joe M. Gonzalez
Chief Executive Officer/Professional Facilitator
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PROFESSIONAL FACILITATORS
Philip Sanders
City Manager
City of Anna
P.O. Box 776
Anna, Texas 75409
Dear Philip:
Thank you for considering The Management Connection, Inc. (TMC) as your professional
facilitation firm. This is a Work Plan/Invoice for professional facilitation of the Strategic
Planning process. We are excited to be working with you and the City of Anna.
Professional facilitation services............................................................................... $15,000.00
Due upon completion of the first 1 Y2 day planning conference ........................ $10,000.00
Due upon completion of Strategic Map................................................................ $5,000.00
In addition, we request travel expense reimbursement
including travel expenses, meal, lodging, flight and/or mileage
at the current government rate from Bryan/College Station to
conference location.
Please make check payable to:
THE MANAGEMENT CONNECTION, INC.
4444 CARTER CREEK PARKWAY, STE 110
BRYAN, TX 77802
EIhl: 06-1685067
We appreciate our relationship with you and the City of Anna and look forward to
each opportunity to serve as your professional facilitators.
Committed to your leadership,
Joe M. Gonzalez
Chief Executive Officer
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