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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
RDL COREN & CONE INC.
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 20th day of February, 2007 by and between the
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal corporation and general law city ( "CITY ") and HdL
Coren & Cone Inc., a California Corporation ("CONSULTANT").
1. CONSIDERATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the
SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the
terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to
exceed Six Thousand Three Hundred dollars ($6,300) for CONSULTANT's
services. CITY may modify this amount as set forth below. Unless otherwise
specified by written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will pay this sum as
specified in the attached Exhibit "B," which is incorporated by reference.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit "A," which is
incorporated by reference.
B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical,
administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials,
equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all
tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as
herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY; necessary or proper
to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required
of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
3, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. While performing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
will use the appropriate generally accepted professional standards of practice existing at the time
of performance utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services. CITY will
continuously monitor CONSULTANT's services. CITY will notify CONSULTANT of any
deficiencies and CONSULTANT will have fifteen (15) days after such notification to cure any
shortcomings to CITY's satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the deficiencies will be borne
by CONSULTANT.
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4. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and
hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in Exhibit "B ")
the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period, the
cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work during the preceding
billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected and actual expenditures
versus time to date.
5. NON - APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments due and payable to CONSULTANT for
current services are within the current budget and within an available, unexhausted and
unencumbered appropriation of the CITY. In the event the CITY has not appropriated sufficient
funds for payment of CONSULTANT services beyond the current fiscal year, this Agreement
will cover only those costs incurred up to the conclusion of the current fiscal year.
6. ADDITIONAL WORK.
A. CITY's city manager ( "Manager ") may determine, at the Manager's sole
discretion, that CONSULTANT must perform additional work ( "Additional
Work ") to complete the Scope of Work. If Additional Work is needed, the
Manager will give written authorization to CONSULTANT to perform such
Additional Work.
B. If CONSULTANT believes Additional Work is needed to complete the Scope of
Work, CONSULTANT will provide the Manager with written notification that
contains a specific description of the proposed Additional Work, reasons for such
Additional Work, and a detailed proposal regarding cost.
C. Payments over $3,100 for Additional Work must be approved by CITY's city
council. All Additional Work will be subject to all other terms and provisions of
this Agreement.
7. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that it has:
Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted
with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder.
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Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may
materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will
immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at
CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
8. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from February 20, 2007 to February 20, 2008.
This Agreement will automatically renew, on an annual basis, on its anniversary date unless
otherwise terminated. Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties,
this Agreement will terminate in the following instances:
A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit "A";
B. Termination as -stated in Section 15.
9. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE.
A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until:
CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under Section 23
of this Agreement; and
ii. CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed.
B. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any phase in advance of receiving written
authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONSULTANT's
own risk.
10. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond
CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the contracted
services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the Manager within forty - eight hours (48
hours), in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the
Agreement's schedule. The Manager will extend the completion time, when appropriate, for the
completion of the contracted services.
11. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the main
body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this Agreement supersedes
any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the Exhibits will be resolved in the order
in which the Exhibits appear below (check all that apply):
A. N Exhibit A: Scope of Work; and
B. N Exhibit B: Compensation Schedule.
12. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this
Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the
contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing,
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executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in
the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties.
13. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
14. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and
maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that
may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
15. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by
CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights
CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT's
performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in
this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different
character.
16. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time
with or without cause.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's mutual
consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective
termination date.
C. Upon receiving a termination notice, CONSULTANT will immediately cease
performance under this Agreement unless otherwise provided in the termination
notice. Except as otherwise provided in the termination notice, any additional
work performed by CONSULTANT after receiving a termination notice will be
performed at CONSULTANT" own cost; CITY will not be obligated to
compensate CONSULTANT for such work.
D. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT
will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and CONSULTANT will
receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up
to the effective date of notice of termination, not to exceed the total costs under
Section 1(C).
E. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure
on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
F. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section.
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A. CONSULTANT R the following:
B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials,
employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers.
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C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive
termination of this Agreement.
D. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be
maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 23, and any approval of
said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or
qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT
pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions
concerning indemnification.
20. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT's professional services.
CONSULTANT's attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY's
written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
21. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that
CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the
manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to
be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an
agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance,
bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that
may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work
or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the
direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
22. AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with
respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free access at
all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make
transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings and activities.
CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program service records for at least three (3) years
after termination or final payment under this Agreement.
23. INSURANCE.
A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this
Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain the following
types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits
set forth below (check all that apply):
TWe of Insurance Limits
® Commercial general liability: $1,000,000
® Professional Liability $1,000,000
® Business automobile liability $1,000,000
® Workers compensation Statutory requirement
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B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of
ISO -CGL Form No. CG 00 01 1185 or 88. The amount of insurance set forth
above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be
endorsed to name CITY, its officials, and employees as "additional insureds"
under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed
"primary" such that any other insurance that may be carried by CITY will be
excess thereto. Such endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form No. CG 20 10
1185 or 88, or equivalent. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a
"claims made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except
upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY.
C. Professional liability coverage will be on an "occurrence basis" if such coverage
is available, or on a "claims made" basis if not available. When coverage is
provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANT will continue to renew the
insurance for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is
terminated. Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy
that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover
CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or
omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the time
this Agreement was in effect.
D. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA
00 0106 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
E. CONSULTANT will furnish to CITY duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance
evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement and such
other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required
by CITY from time to time. Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current
A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VII."
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance
required by this Agreement, CITY may obtain such coverage at
CONSULTANT's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments
due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate pursuant to Section 16.
24. USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written
approval to use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval
must approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.
25. INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the
status on the project, which will 'include a schedule update and a short narrative description of
progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the work remaining and a
description of the work to be done before the next schedule update.
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26. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made
when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
If to CONSULTANT:
HdL Coren & Cone Inc.
1340 Valley Vista Dr
Suite 200
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Attention: Andy Nickerson, Vice President
If to CITY:
City of El Segundo
City Clerk
350 Main Street, Room 5
El Segundo, CA 90245 -3813
Attention: Administrative Services Director
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by
the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly
addressed as noted above. Iii all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of
actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are
to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
27. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest
laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY's conflict of interest regulations.
28. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, to solicit or
secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed
to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, any fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting
from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this
warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
29. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any
other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT's or
CITY's obligations under this Agreement.
30. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this
agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
31. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state,
and local laws applicable to this Agreement.
32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements
expressed or implied, oral or written. There are Two (2) Attachments to this Agreement. This
Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent
successors and assigns.
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33. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this
Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole,
and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
34. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the
extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so
modified, such portion and the balance'of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
35. AUTHORITYIMODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary
action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to
engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment.
CITY's executive manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.
36. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement,
agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection
with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by
facsimile transmission. Such facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the
same effect as an original signature.
37. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
38. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this
Agreement.
39. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood,
explosion, acts of terrorism, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the
- natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' reasonable control, then the
Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.
40. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity
to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT represents that its
financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability,
personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private consultants, and experience in
dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the
proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to
satisfy a public CITY.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year
first hereinabove written.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Jeff S(ewar-t
City Manager
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HDL COREN & CONE INC.
Taxpayer ID No. 95-4398586
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EXHIBIT "A" - SCOPE OF SERVICES
The CONTRACTOR shall perform the following services:
A. Annually, after the Property Tax Roll is available:
1. CONTRACTOR shall establish a Data Base for CITY and install
the Data Base on a personal computer or network
2. Utilizing the Data Base, CONTRACTOR will provide
a. A listing of the major property owners in the CITY,
including the assessed value of their property
b. . A listing of the major property tax payers, including an
estimate of the property taxes
C. A listing of property tax transfers which occurred since the
prior lien date
d. A listing of parcels that have not changed ownership since
the enactment of Proposition XIIIA
e. A comparison of property within the CITY by county -use
code designation
f. A listing by parcel of new construction activity utilizing
city building department data, including building permits
with assessor parcel numbers and project completion dates,
to identify non - residential parcels with new construction
activity and to provide reports for use in the CITY's
preparation of Proposition 4 and 111 State Appropriation
Limit calculations.
g. A listing of multiple owned parcels
h. A listing of absentee owner parcels
i. Calculate an estimate of property tax revenue anticipated to
be received for the fiscal year by the CITY. This estimate
is based upon the initial :information provided by the
County and is subject to modification. This estimate shall
not be used to secure the indebtedness of the CITY.
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EXHIBIT "A" - SCOPE OF SERVICES
j. Upon written request, analyses based on geographic areas
designated by the CITY to include assessed valuations and
square footage computations for use in community
development planning.
B. QUARTERLY
1. A listing of property tax appeals filed on properties in the CITY
(selected counties).
2. A listing of property transfers that have occurred since the last
report.
3. An update of computer program parcel transfer data.
C. ANALYSIS AND IDENTIFICATION OF MISALLOCATION ERRORS
1. In the first year of this Agreement, and as necessary thereafter but
not less than once every three years, CONTRACTOR shall
conduct an analysis to identify and verify in the CITY parcels on
the secured Property Tax Roll which are not properly attributed to
a CITY, and will provide the correct TRA designation to the
proper County agency. Typical errors include parcels assigned to
incorrect TRAs within the CITY or an adjacent city, and TRAs
allocated to wrong taxing agencies.
2. CONTRACTOR shall reconcile the annual auditor - controller
assessed valuations report to the assessor's lien date rolls and
identify discrepancies.
3. CONTRACTOR shall review parcels on the unsecured Property
Tax Roll to identify inconsistencies such as value variations,
values being reported to a mailing address rather than the situs
address, and errors involving TRAs (to the extent records are
available).
4. CONTRACTOR shall audit documentary transfer tax remittance
detail provided by Los Angeles County and identify rnisallocations
that may be recovered for CITY. The fee for documentary transfer
tax audit recovery services will be 25% of documentary transfer
tax recovered as a result of our audit efforts.
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D. ON -GOING CONSULTATION - During the term of this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR will serve as the CITY'S resource staff on questions
relating to property tax and assist in estimating current year property tax
revenues. On -going consultation would include, but not be limited to,
inquiries resolved through use of the CITY's data base.
E. OPTIONAL SERVICES - The following services are available on a time
and materials basis
1. Generation of specialized data -based reports which would require
additional programming or the purchase of additional data not
necessary to carry out services outlined in Sections A, B, and C.
2. Any research with county agencies for which CONTRACTOR
does not have a current database.
3. Redevelopment Financial Services including but not limited to:
a. Tax increment projections
b. Feasibility studies
C. Agency or Project Area cash flows
d. Low and moderate income housing set -aside calculations,
findings and consultations
e. Fiscal impact studies
f. Legislative analysis
g. Redevelopment plan adoption and amendment financial
feasibility studies
F. BOND SERVICES - Bond services are available for a fixed fee, including
1. Tax Allocation Bonds fiscal consultant reports
2. Mello -Roos Special Tax studies
3. Independent redevelopment and financial consultant reports, such
as escrow release reports and additional bond tests
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EXHIBIT `B" — COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
A. CONTRACTOR shall provide the services described in Scope of Services -
Sections A, B, C and D, for an annual fee of $6,300 invoiced quarterly.
B. For services pursuant to Section C of Services, CONTRACTOR shall
receive 25 percent of net general find or tax increment property tax revenue
recovered or reallocated that is the result of an audit, analysis or
consultation performed by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall
separate and support said reallocation and provide CITY with an itemized
invoice showing all amounts due as a result of revenue recovery or
reallocation. -CITY shall pay audit fees after Contractor's submittal of
evidence that corrections have been made by the appropriate agency.
Payment to CONTRACTOR shall be made after CITY receives its first
remittance advice during the fiscal year for which the correction applies.
C. Fees for Optional Services as outlined in Services - Section E above shall be
billed at the following hourly rates;
Partner
$150 per hour
Principal
$135 per hour
Associate
$100 per hour
Senior Analyst
$ 85 per hour
Analyst
$ 60 per hour
Administrative
$40 per hour
Hourly rates are exclusive of expenses, which are billed at 1.15 times
actual incurred costs.
D. Fees for Bond Services — Section F above will be determined depending
upon the complexity of the bond issue and the time available for completion
of the task.
E. Except for fees billed under Section C above, all sums billed shall constitute
full reimbursement to CONTRACTOR for all direct and indirect expenses
incurred by CONTRACTOR in performing analyses and audits including
the salaries of CONTRACTOR's employees, and travel expenses connected
with contacting appropriate county department representatives.
F. All fees are due 30 days immediately following billing. All undisputed
amounts that are not paid when due shall accrue interest from the due date
at the lesser of 18% per annum or the maximum rate allowed by law.
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