HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnabelle V. Richards, CPA - 2000-12-18CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CONNIE BROCKWAY
CITY CLERK
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL OF ITEM APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL/
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
DATE: July 19, 2001
TO: Annabelle V. Richards, CPA ATTENTION:
Name
14336 Baker Street DEPARTMENT:
Street
Westminster, CA 92683 REGARDING: Amendment No. 1
City, State, Zip
See Attached Action Agenda Item E-5 Date of Approval 7/ 16/01
Enclosed For Your Records Is An Executed Copy Of The Above Referenced Agenda Item.
Remarks:
Connie Brockway
City Clerk
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MEETING DATE: DEPARTMENT ID MBER: AS 01 016
Council/Agency Meeting Held: d7—Ib—ol
Deferred/Continued to:
Approved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied
City Clerks Signature
Council Meeting Date:
Department ID Number: AS 01 016
CITY.OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCI
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SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, City Administrator
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PREPARED BY: Clay Martin, Director of Administrative Services
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SUBJECT: Approve Amendment No 1. to the Professional Services Contract BeR
the City of Huntington Beach and Anabelle V. Richards, CPA for AccAnt
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Statement of Issue, Funding Source, Recommended Action, Alternative Action(s), Analysis, Environmental Status, Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue: The continuation of the BEACH Project requires additional
professional accounting services
Funding Source: Adequate funds are available in salary accounts 10035201.51100 in the
2000-2001 approved Administrative Services budget.
Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No 1. to the Professional Services Contract
between the City of Huntington Beach and Anabelle V. Richards, CPA for Accounting Services in an
amount not to exceed $20,000 and authorize execution by the Mayor and City Clerk.
Alternative Action(s):
• Do not approve the contract and contract for the services with someone else.
• Work existing staff overtime
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REQUEST FOR ACTION
MEETING DATE: DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: AS 01 016
Analysis: On December 18, 2000 the City Council approved a contract with Annabelle
Richards, CPA, to perform accounting services. Ms. Richards was contracted as backfill for
Administrative Services personnel -who :have been working on the B.E.A.C.H. Project. There
is still one Sr. Accountant assigned full time to the B.E.A.C.H. Project. In February, 2001, the
City Council approved the addition of funding for a Sr. Accountant for Administrative
Services. Ms-. Richards' hourly rate is $45 and this amendment will allow her to work an
additional 444 hours. It is anticipated that this will satisfy the backfill for accounting services.
Environmental Status: N/A
Attachment(s):
RCA Author: Robert Sedlak, Principal Accountant
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND
ANNABELLE V. RICHARDS, CPA,
FOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES
This Amendment No. 1 is made and entered into this ^1 6th day of J„l ,
2001, by and between the City of Huntington Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of
California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY," and Annabelle V. Richards, CPA, hereinafter
referred to an "CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, the CITY and CONSULTANT are parties to that certain agreement, dated
December 18, 2000, entitled "Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington
Beach and Annabelle V. Richards, CPA, for Accounting Services" (hereinafter referred to as the
"Original Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the term of the Original Agreement was for a period of one year,
commencing on October 1, 2000; pursuant to which CONSULTANT was to be paid the total
sum of $20,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the parties mutually desire to extend the term of the Original Agreement to
December 31, 2001, and to increase the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT from
$20,000.00 to $40,000.00.
CITY and CONSULTANT wish to amend the Original Agreement as follows:
1. Paragraph 3 ("TIME OF PERFORMANCE") of the Original Agreement is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The original term of this Agreement (October 1, 2000 to September 30,
2001) is modified and the ending date of this Agreement is extended to December
31, 2001. The modified term of this Agreement may be extended to a date
beyond December 31, 2001 by another Amendment to this Agreement."
2. Paragraph 4 ("COMPENSATION") of the Original Agreement is hereby
amended to read as follows:
664. COMPENSATION
In consideration of the performance of the services described herein,
CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT, during the modified term of this Agreement
(October 1, 2000 to December 31, 2001), a fee not to exceed Forty Thousand
Dollars ($40,000.00)."
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3. Reaffirmation.
Except as specifically modified herein, all other terms and conditions of the
Original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
. I IN WITNESS WHEREOF;�the. .parties hereto have caused this Amendment No. 1 to be
executed by and through their authorized -officers on the day, month, and year first above written.
ANN LLE V. RICHARDS .CPA CITY 'OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a
o municipal corporation of the State of California
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk-19-
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney u�
REVIEWED AND AP ROVE INITIATE PROV
City Administrator Dire f Administrative ervices: -
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RLS 2001-0286
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ANNABELLE
V. RICHARDS, CPA FOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES
THIS Agreement is made and entered into this 18th day of . December
2000, by and between the City of Huntington Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of
California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY;" and Annabelle V. Richards, CPA, hereinafter
referred to as "CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to perform certain
accounting services City's Finance Division; and
Pursuant to documentation on file in the office of the City Clerk, the provisions of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 3.03, relating to procurement of professional service
contracts have been complied with; and
CONSULTANT has been selected to perform said services,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in CONSULTANT's
Proposal dated September 19, 2.000 (hereinafter referred to as Exhibit "A"), and attached hereto
and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. These services. shall sometimes
hereinafter be referred to as the "PROJECT."
CONSULTANT hereby designates Annabelle V. Richards who shall represent it
and be its sole contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this
Agreement.
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2. CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE
CITY shall assign a staff coordinator to work directly with CONSULTANT in the
performance of this Agreement.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT are to
commence as soon as practicable after the execution of this Agreement and all tasks specified in
Exhibit "A" shall be completed no later than one year from the date of this Agreement. These
times may be extended with the written permission of CITY. The time for performance of the
tasks identified in Exhibit "A" are generally to be shown in the Scope of Services on the Work
Program/Project Schedule. This schedule may be amended to benefit the PROJECT if mutually
agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT.
4. COMPENSATION
In consideration of the performance of the services described herein, CITY agrees
to pay CONSULTANT a fee not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00).
5. PRIORITIES
In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement, or
the CONSULTANT's Proposal, the following order of precedence shall govern: 1) Agreement,
2) the CONSULTANT's Proposal.
6. EXTRA WORK
In the event CITY requires additional services not included in Exhibit "A," or
changes in the scope of services described in Exhibit "A," CONSULTANT will undertake such
work only after receiving written authorization from CITY. Additional compensation for such
extra work shall be allowed only if the prior written approval of CITY is obtained.
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7. METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to progress payments toward the fixed
fee set forth herein in accordance with the progress and payment schedules set forth in .
Exhibit "A."
B. Delivery of work product: A copy of every memorandum, letter, report,
calculation and other documentation prepared by CONSULTANT shall be submitted to CITY to
demonstrate progress toward completion of tasks. In the event CITY rejects or has comments on
any such product, CITY shall identify specific requirements for satisfactory completion. Any
such product which has not been formally accepted or rejected by CITY shall be deemed
accepted.
C. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an invoice for each progress
payment due. Such invoice shall:
1) Reference this Agreement;
2) Describe the services performed;
3) Show the total amount of the payment due;
4) Include a certification by a principal member of CONSULTANT's
firm that the work has been performed in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement; and
5) For all payments include an estimate of the percentage of work
completed.
Upon submission of any such invoice, if CITY is satisfied that CONSULTANT is
making satisfactory progress toward completion of tasks in accordance with this Agreement,
CITY shall promptly approve the invoice, in which event payment shall be made within thirty
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(30) days of receipt of the invoice by CITY. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
If CITY does not approve an invoice, CITY shall notify CONSULTANT in writing of the
reasons for non -approval within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the invoice, and the
schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A" shall be suspended until the parties agree that
past performance by CONSULTANT is in, or has been brought into compliance, or until this
Agreement is terminated as provided herein.
D. Any billings for extra work or additional services authorized by CITY
shall be invoiced separately to CITY. Such invoice shall contain all of the information required
above, and in addition shall list the hours expended and hourly rate charged for such time. Such
invoices shall be approved by CITY if the work performed is in accordance with the extra work
or additional services requested, and if CITY is satisfied that the statement of hours worked and
costs incurred is accurate. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any dispute
between the parties concerning payment of such an invoice shall be treated as separate and apart
from the ongoing performance of the remainder of this Agreement.
8. DISPOSITION OF PLANS ESTIMATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
CONSULTANT agrees that all materials prepared hereunder, including all
original drawings, designs, reports, both field and office notices, calculations, maps, memoranda,
letters and other documents, shall be turned over to CITY upon termination of this Agreement or
upon PROJECT completion, whichever shall occur first. In the event this Agreement is
terminated, said materials may be used by CITY in the completion of the PROJECT or as it
otherwise sees fit. Title to said materials shall pass to CITY upon payment of fees determined to
be earned by CONSULTANT to the point of termination or completion of the PROJECT,
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whichever is applicable. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to retain copies of all data prepared
hereunder.
9. HOLD HARMLESS
CONSULTANT shall protect, defend, indemnify and save hold harmless CITY,
its officers, officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all liability, loss, damage,
expenses, costs (including without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature) arising
out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's performance of this Agreement or its failure to
comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement by CONSULTANT, its officers,
agents or employees except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or
willful misconduct of CITY. CITY shall be reimbursed by CONSULTANT for all costs and
attorney's fees incurred by CITY in enforcing this obligation.
10. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Requirement waived by Settlement Committee on November 21, 2000
11. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Requirement waived by Settlement Committee on November 21, 2000
12. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Requirement waived by Settlement Committee on November 21, 2000
13. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
Requirement waived by Settlement Committee on November 21, 2000
14. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT is, and shall be, acting at all times in the performance of this
Agreement as an independent contractor herein and not as an employee of the CITY.
CONSULTANT shall secure at its expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of all
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taxes, social security, state disability insurance compensation, unemployment compensation and
other payroll deductions for CONSULTANT and its officers, agents and employees and all
business licenses, if any, in connection with the services to be performed hereunder.
15. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
All work required hereunder shall be performed in a good and workmanlike
manner. CITY may terminate CONSULTANT's services hereunder at any time with or without
cause, and whether or not PROJECT is fully complete. Any termination of this Agreement by
CITY shall be made in writing, notice of which shall be delivered to CONSULTANT as
provided herein. In the event of termination, all finished and unfinished documents, exhibits,
report, and evidence shall, at the option of the CITY, become its property and shall be delivered
to it by CONSULTANT.
16. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
This Agreement is a personal service contract and the supervisory work hereunder
shall not be delegated by CONSULTANT to any other person or entity without the express
written consent of CITY.
17. COPYRIGHTS/PATENTS
CITY shall own all rights to any patent or copyright on any work, item or material
produced as a result of this Agreement.
18. CITY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS
CONSULTANT shall employ no CITY official nor any regular CITY employee
in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of CITY shall have
any financial interest in this Agreement in violation of the applicable provisions of the California
Government Code.
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19. NOTICES
Any notice or special instructions required to be given in writing under this
Agreement shall be given either by personal delivery to CONSULTANT's agent (as designated
in Section 1 hereinabove) or to CITY's Director of Administrative Services as the situation shall
warrant, or by enclosing the same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and depositing the same
in the United States Postal Service, addressed as follows:
TO CITY:
Director of Administrative Services
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
20. MODIFICATION
TO CONSULTANT:
Annabelle V. Richards, CPA
14336 Baker Street
Westminster, CA 92683
No waiver or modification of any language in this Agreement shall be valid
unless in writing and duly executed by both parties
21. CAPTIONS
Captions of the sections of this Agreement are for convenience and reference
only, and the words contained therein shall in no way be held to explain, modify, amplify or aid
in the interpretation, construction or meaning of the provisions of this Agreement
22. SECTION HEADINGS.
The titles, captions, section, paragraph, subject headings and descriptive phrases
at the beginning of the various sections in this Agreement are merely descriptive and are
included solely for convenience of reference only and are not representative of maters included
or excluded from such provisions, and do not interpret, define, limit or describe, or construe the
intent of the parties or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this
Agreement.
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23. INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed as a
whole, according to its fair.meaning, and not strictly for or against any of the parties. If any
provision of this Agreement is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be
unenforceable, void, illegal or invalid or affect the remaining covenants and provisions of this
Agreement. No covenant or provision shall be deemed dependent upon any other unless so
expressly provided here. As used in this Agreement, the masculine or neuter gender and singular
or plural number shall be deemed to include the other whenever the context so indicates or
requires. Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to require the commission of any act
contrary to law, and wherever there is any conflict between any provision contained herein and
any present or future statute, law, ordinance or regulation contrary to which the parties have no
right to contract, then the latter shall prevail, and the provision of this Agreement which is
hereby affected shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the
requirements of the law.
24. DUPLICATE ORIGINAL
The original of this Agreement and one or more copies hereto have been prepared
and signed in counterparts as duplicate originals, each of which so executed shall, irrespective of
the date of its execution and delivery, be deemed an original. Each of the parties hereto shall
retain an originally signed copy hereof. Each duplicate original shall be deemed an original
instrument as against any party who has signed it.
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25. IMMIGRATION
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for full compliance with the immigration
and naturalization laws of the United States and shall, in particular, comply with the provisions
of the United States Code regarding employment verification.
26. LEGAL SERVICES SUBCONTRACTING PROHIBITED
CONSULTANT and CITY agree that CITY is not liable for payment of any
subcontractor work involving legal services, and that such legal services are expressly outside
the scope of services contemplated hereunder. CONSULTANT understands that pursuant to
Huntington Beach City Charter Section 309, the City Attorney is the exclusive legal counsel for
CITY; and CITY shall not be liable for payment of any legal services expenses incurred by
CONSULTANT.
27. ATTORNEY'S FEES
In the event suit is brought by either party to enforce the terms and provisions of
this Agreement or to secure the performance hereof, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees.
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28. ENTIRETY
The Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties respecting the
subject matter of this Agreement and supercedes all prior understanding and agreements whether
oral or in writing. The foregoing, and Exhibit "A" attached hereto, set forth the entire
Agreement. between the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their authorized offices the day, month and year first above written.
ANNABELLE V. RICHARDS, CPA CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a
municipal corporation of the State of California
City A ministrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Q� City Attorney �\
INITIAT 74Z7
APPROVED:
ector o istrative Services
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EXHIBIT A
AH&EILEUICHARDS, CPA
14336 Baker St ♦ WestWrister. CA 9XM ♦ U.SA
Phone 714 8994232
September 19, 2000' '
Mr. Dan Villella
Director of Finance
City of Huntington.Beach
Huntington_Beach, Ca. 92648
Dear Dan:
•••-••I am pleased to offer a proposal to provide the City of Huntington Beach with
a continuation of my accounting services as a Consultant beginning October 1,-
2000 and terminated when they are no longer needed.
This would be in the. same titled position of Principal Accountant and at a fee
of $45.00 per hour. This increase is due to the necessity of my having to pay
self-employment taxes. Billing will be on a monthly basis, with time sheets
included. Hours will be a.maximum of 80 to 90 hours per month, depending on
the assignments.to'be completed..
The above arrangement could be terminated at any time by the City and myself
upon two week notice.
If the above correctly sets forth your understanding, please sign and date.
where indicated below and return a signed copy to me. The duplicate copy of
this letter is for your records.
APPROVED:
City of Huntington Beach
By. .
Date:
Sincerely,
Annabelle V. Richards, CPA
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS WAIVER OR MODIFICATION
1. Name/Title/Department of Requesting Staff MembeaA,d -
2. Date of Request 67
3. Name of Contractor/Pecmittee_ (,GVLa
4. Description of work to be performed
5. Value of Contract i--�Z(/�
6. Length of Contract �(�) 1() / -- --
7. Type of Insurance Waiver or Modification Requested:
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(a) Limits: (b) Coverage
8. Have you contacted Risk Management to determine if professional liability coverage is available through
SCOPE? /
9. Reason for Request for Waiver or Reduction of Limitslt, '%✓�---
10. Identify the risks to the City if this request for waiver or modifications granted
Department Head Si
(This section to be completed by Risk Manager)
Recommendation: Approve/Deny
Risk Manager's Signature/Date
(This section to be completed by CityAttorney)
Recommendation: Approve Deny
City Attorney's Signature/Date
Settlement Committee approval is •(is not] required for this waiver. If Settlement Committee approval is required,
submit this form to City Attorne s Office to be placed on the agenda. Recommendation: Approve Deny
City.Council approv [is is not] required for this waiver. If City Council approval is required, attach this form to the
— RCA after considera ' the Settlement Committee. This insurance waiver [is not] on City Council agenda.
. Reviewer's initials:
j mplmislin swai ver13114100
RCA AOUTIN,G.IHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
Admin Svcs
SUBJECT:
Approve Amendment No 1. to the Professional Services
Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and
Anabelle V. Richards, CPA for Accounting Services
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
RCA ATTACHMENTS
STATUS
Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable)
Not Applicable
Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable)
Not Applicable
Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits
Not Applicable
Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits .if applicable)
(Signed in full by the City Attorney)
Attached
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc.
(Approved as to form by City Attorney)
Not Applicable
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney)
Not Applicable
Financial Impact Statement (Unbudget, over $5;000)
Not Applicable
Bonds (If applicable)
Not Applicable
Staff Report (If applicable)
Not Applicable
Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable)
Not Applicable
Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial
L Not Applicable
EXPLANATION FOR MISS ING,ATTACHMENTS
�e z fiTy �.�� OF HUNTINGTON BEAC ) A*k Mk-t-
MEETING DATE: December 18, 2000 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER:
Council/Agency Meeting Held:
Deferred/Continued to:
Approved ❑ Conditionall Approved ❑ Denied
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-City Cie Signature
Council Meeting Date: December 18, 2000
Department ID Number: -W
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS t'
SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
PREPARED BY: CLAY MARTIN ACTING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR "
SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND ANNABELLE RICHARDS FOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Statement of Issue, Funding Source, Recommended Action, Alternative Action(s), Analysis, Environmental Status, Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue: The City is desirous of utilizing the services of Annabelle Richards,
CPA, as an accounting services consultant.
Funding Source: FY 2000/01 General Fund
Recommended Action: Approve the waiver of insurance requirements as recommended by
the Settlement Committee. City Council approval is not required for this contract because
the value is under $20,000.
Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the professional services contract with Annabelle
Richards for accounting services.
Analysis: Annabelle Richards was employed as .a Principal Accountant for the City until
her retirement on April 2, 1999. The City is desirous of continuing to utilize Annabelle
Richard's services as a consultant to perform certain accounting services for the Finance
Division of Administrative Services. This is a sole source contract based upon Annabelle
Richards' knowledge and history of the City's accounting procedures. This professional
services contract is for the current fiscal year 2000/01 in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
On November 21, 2000 the City's Settlement Committee had approved a waiver of all
insurance requirements for this contract, which included workers compensation, professional
and general liability, due to the minimal exposure/risk to the City
Environmental Status: Not applicable I' (J
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REQUEST FOR ACTION 0
MEETING DATE: December 18, 2000 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER:
Attachment(s):
RCA Author: Karen Foster
Documents -3- 12/13/00 4:17 PM
ATTACHMENT
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ANNABELLE
V. RICHARDS, CPA FOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES
THIS Agreement is made and entered into this 18th day of December
2000, by and between the City of Huntington Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of
California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY," and Annabelle V. Richards, CPA, hereinafter
referred to as "CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to perform certain
accounting services City's Finance Division; and
Pursuant to documentation on file in the office of the City Clerk, the provisions of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 3.03, relating to procurement of professional service
contracts have been complied with; and
CONSULTANT has been selected to perform said services,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in CONSULTANT's
Proposal dated September 19, 2000 (hereinafter referred to as Exhibit "A"), and attached hereto
and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. These services shall sometimes
hereinafter be referred to as the "PROJECT."
CONSULTANT hereby designates Annabelle V. Richards who shall represent it
and be its sole contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this
Agreement.
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2. CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE
CITY shall assign a staff coordinator to work directly with CONSULTANT in the
performance of this Agreement.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT are to
commence as soon as practicable after. the execution of this Agreement and all tasks specified in
Exhibit "A" shall be completed no later than one year from the date of this Agreement. These
times may be extended with the written permission of CITY. The time for performance of the
tasks identified in Exhibit "A" are generally to be shown in the Scope of Services on the Work
Program/Project Schedule. This schedule may be amended to benefit the PROJECT if mutually
agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT.
4. COMPENSATION
In consideration of the performance of the services described herein, CITY agrees
to pay CONSULTANT a fee not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00).
5. PRIORITIES
In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement, or
the CONSULTANT's Proposal, the following order of precedence shall govern: 1) Agreement,
2) the CONSULTANT's Proposal.
6. EXTRA WORK
In the event CITY requires additional services not included in Exhibit "A," or
changes in the scope of services described in Exhibit "A," CONSULTANT will undertake such
work only after receiving written authorization from CITY. Additional compensation for such
extra work shall be allowed only if the prior written approval of CITY is obtained.
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7. METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to progress payments toward the fixed
fee set forth herein in accordance with the progress and payment schedules set forth in
Exhibit "A."
B. Delivery of work product: A copy of every memorandum, letter, report,
calculation and other documentation prepared by CONSULTANT shall be submitted to. CITY to
demonstrate progress toward completion of tasks. In the event CITY rejects or has comments on
any such product, CITY shall identify specific requirements for satisfactory completion. Any
such product which has not been formally accepted or rejected by CITY shall be deemed
accepted.
C. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an invoice for each progress
payment due. Such invoice shall:
1) Reference this Agreement;
2) Describe the services performed;
3) Show the total amount of the payment due;
4) Include a certification by a principal member of CONSULTANT's
firm that the work has been performed in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement; and
5) For all payments include an estimate of the percentage of work
completed.
Upon submission of any such invoice, if CITY is satisfied that CONSULTANT is
making satisfactory progress toward completion of tasks in accordance with this Agreement,
CITY shall promptly approve the invoice, in which event payment shall be made within thirty
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(30) days of receipt of the invoice by CITY. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
If CITY does not approve an invoice, CITY shall notify CONSULTANT in writing of the
reasons for non -approval within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the invoice, and the
schedule of performance set forth.in Exhibit "A" .shall be suspended until the parties agree that
past performance by CONSULTANT is in, or has been brought into compliance, or until this
Agreement is terminated as provided herein.
D. Any billings for extra work or:additional services authorized by CITY
shall be invoiced separately to CITY. Such invoice shall contain all of the information required
above, and in addition shall list the hours expended and hourly rate charged for such time. Such
invoices shall be approved by CITY if the work performed is in accordance with the extra work
or additional services requested, and if CITY is satisfied that the statement of hours worked and
costs incurred is accurate. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any dispute
between the parties concerning payment of such an invoice shall be treated as separate and apart
from the ongoing performance of the remainder of this Agreement.
DISPOSITION OF PLANS, ESTIMATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
CONSULTANT agrees that all materials prepared hereunder, including all
original drawings, designs, reports, both field and office notices, calculations, maps, memoranda,
letters and other documents, shall be turned over to CITY upon termination of this Agreement or
upon PROJECT completion, whichever shall occur first. In the event this Agreement is
terminated, said materials may be used by CITY in the completion of the PROJECT or as it
otherwise sees fit. Title to said materials shall pass to CITY upon payment of fees determined to
be earned by CONSULTANT to the point of termination or completion of the PROJECT,
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whichever is applicable. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to retain copies of all data prepared
hereunder.
9. HOLD HARMLESS
CONSULTANT shall protect, defend, indemnify and save hold harmless CITY,
its officers, .officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all liability, loss, damage,
expenses, costs (including without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature) arising
out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's performance of this Agreement or its failure to
comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement by CONSULTANT, its officers,
agents or employees except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or
willful misconduct of CITY. CITY shall be reimbursed by CONSULTANT for all costs and
attorneys fees incurred by CITY in enforcing this obligation.
10. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Requirement waived by Settlement Committee on November 21, 2000
11. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Requirement waived by Settlement Committee on November 21, 2000
12. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Requirement waived by Settlement Committee on November 21, 2000
13. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
Requirement waived by Settlement Committee on November 21, 2000
14. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT is, and shall be, acting at all times in the performance of this
Agreement as an independent contractor herein and not as an employee of the CITY.
CONSULTANT shall secure at its expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of all
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taxes, social security, state disability insurance compensation, unemployment compensation and
other payroll deductions for CONSULTANT and its officers, agents and employees and all
business licenses, if any, in connection with the services to be performed hereunder.
15. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
All work required hereunder shall be performed in a good and workmanlike
manner. CITY may terminate CONSULTANT's services hereunder at any time with or without
cause, and whether or not PROJECT is fully complete. Any termination of this Agreement by
CITY shall be made in writing, notice of which shall be delivered to CONSULTANT as
provided herein. In the event of termination, all finished and unfinished documents, exhibits,
report, and evidence shall, at the .option of the CITY, become its property and shall be delivered
to it by CONSULTANT.
16. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
This Agreement is a personal service contract and the supervisory work hereunder
shall not be delegated by CONSULTANT to any other person or entity without the express
written consent of CITY.
17. COPYRIGHTS/PATENTS
CITY shall own all rights to any patent or copyright on any work, item or material
produced as a result of this Agreement.
18. CITY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS
CONSULTANT shall employ no CITY official nor any regular CITY employee
in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement.. No officer or employee of CITY shall have
any financial interest in this Agreement in violation of the applicable provisions of the California
Government Code.
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19. NOTICES
Any notice or special instructions required to be given in writing under this
Agreement shall be given either by personal delivery to CONSULTANT's agent (as designated
in Section I hereinabove) or to CITY's Director of Administrative Services as the situation shall
warrant, or by enclosing the same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and depositing the same
in the United States Postal Service, addressed as follows:
TO CITY:
Director of Administrative Services
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
20. MODIFICATION
TO CONSULTANT:
Annabelle V. Richards, CPA
14336 Baker Street
Westminster, CA 92683
No waiver or modification of any language in this Agreement shall be valid
unless in writing and duly executed by both parties.
21. CAPTIONS
Captions of the sections of this Agreement are for convenience and reference
only, and the words contained therein shall in no way be held to explain, modify, amplify or aid
in the interpretation, construction or meaning of the provisions of this Agreement
22. SECTION HEADINGS.
The titles, captions, section, paragraph, subject headings and descriptive phrases
at the beginning of the various sections in this Agreement are merely descriptive and are
included solely for convenience of reference only and are not representative of maters included
or excluded from such provisions, and do not interpret, define, limit or describe, or construe the
intent of the parties or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this
Agreement.
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23. INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed as a
whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any of the parties. If any
provision of. this Agreement is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be
unenforceable, void, illegal or invalid or affect the remaining covenants and provisions of this
Agreement. No covenant or provision shall be deemed dependent upon any other unless so
expressly provided here. As used in this Agreement, the masculine or neuter gender and singular
or plural number shall be deemed to include the other whenever the context so indicates or
requires. Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to require the commission of any act
contrary to law, and wherever there is any conflict between any provision contained herein and
any present or future statute, law, ordinance or regulation contrary to which the parties have no
right to contract, then the latter?shall prevail, and the provision of this Agreement which is
hereby affected shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the
requirements of the law.
24. DUPLICATE ORIGINAL
The original of this Agreement and one or more copies hereto have been prepared
and signed in counterparts as duplicate originals, each of which so executed shall, irrespective of
the date of its execution and delivery, be deemed an original. Each of the parties hereto shall
retain an originally signed copy hereof. Each duplicate original shall be deemed an original
instrument as against any party who has signed it.
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25. IMMIGRATION
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for full compliance with the immigration
and naturalization laws of the United States and shall, in particular, comply with the provisions
,of the United States Code regarding employment verification.
26. . LEGAL SERVICES SUBCONTRACTING PROHIBITED
CONSULTANT and CITY agree that CITY is not liable for payment of any
subcontractor work involving legal services, and that such legal services are expressly outside
the scope of services contemplated hereunder. CONSULTANT understands that pursuant to
Huntington Beach City Charter Section 309, the City Attorney is the exclusive legal counsel for
CITY; and CITY shall not be. liable for payment of any legal services expenses incurred by
CONSULTANT.
27. ATTORNEY'S:FEES
In the event suit is brought by either party to enforce the terms and provisions of
this Agreement or to secure the performance hereof, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees..
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28. ENTIRETY
The Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties respecting the
subject matter of this Agreement and supercedes all prior understanding and agreements whether
oral or in writing. The foregoing, and Exhibit "A" attached hereto, set forth the entire
Agreement between the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their authorized offices the day, month and year first above written.
ANNABELLE V. RICHARDS, CPA CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a
municipal corporation of the State of California
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Cit�ministrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
INITIAT 7;Z7
APPROVED:
ector of istrative Services
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EXHIBIT A
2NABELLE V.R1 CHARD S CPA
14336 Bakff St ♦ Westiminister, CA 92683 ♦ USA
Phone 714 899-4232
September 19, 200V
Mr. Dan Villella
Director of Finance
City of Huntington -Beach
Huntington Beach, Ca. 92648
Dear Dan:
"'I am pleased to offer a proposal to provide the City of Huntington Beach with
a continuation of my accounting services as a Consultant beginning October 1,
2000 and terminated when they are no longer needed.
This would be in the same titled position of Principal Accountant and at a fee
of $45.00 per hour. This increase is due to the necessity of my having to pay
self-employment taxes. Billing will be on a monthly basis, with time sheets
included. Hours will be a.maximum of 80 to 90 hours per month, depending on
the assignments.to be completed.
The above arrangement could be terminated at any time by the City and myself
upon two week notice.
If the above correctly sets forth your understanding, please sign and date.
where indicated below and return a signed copy to me. The duplicate copy of
this letter is for your records.
APPROVED:
City of Huntington Beach
By:
Date:
Sincerely,
Annabelle V. Richards, CPA
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS WAIVER OR MODIFICATION
Name/Title/Department of
2. Date of F
3. Name of
Staff Membe 7a'
4. Description of work to be performed �/1L-LU 0t..
5.
6.
7.
8.
Value of Contract Y—",
Length of Contract
(a) Limits: / a��— (b) Coverage
Have you contacted Risk Management to determine if professional liability coverage is available through
SCOPE?
9. Reason for Request for Waiver or Reduction of
rl u au d - t{--)t *L,„
10. Identify the risks to the City if this request for waiver or modifications granted
Department Head Si
(This section to be completed by Risk Manager)
Recommendation: Approve Deny
Risk Manager's Signature/Date;f����
(This section to be completed by City Attorney)
Recommendation: Approve Deny
City Attorney's Signature/Date
Settlement Committee approval is [is not] required for this waiver. If Settlement Committee approval is required,
submit this form to City Attorne s Office to be placed on the agenda. Recommendation: Approve Deny
City.Council approv [is is not] required for this waiver. If City Council approval is required, attach this form to the
— RCA after considera ' the Settlement Committee. This insurance waiver [is not] on City Council agenda.
Reviewer's initials:
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH K' � � ` ) M�t�
MEETING DATE: December 18, 2000 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER:
BMC
Council/Agency Meeting Held: 2-- —�
Deferred/Continued to:
Approved . ❑ Conditionall Approved ❑ Denied
�i-City Cle _ Signature
Council Meeting Date: December 18, 2000
Department ID Number: --,
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR ACTION r `.
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS J
SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, CITY ADMINISTRATOR ON-' r'
PREPARED BY: CLAY MARTIN ACTING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR t
SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND ANNABELLE RICHARDS FOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Statement of Issue, Funding Source, Recommended Action, Alternative Action(s), Analysis, Environmental Status, Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue: The City is desirous of utilizing the services of Annabelle Richards,
CPA, as an accounting services consultant.
Fundina Source: FY 2000/01 General Fund
Recommended Action: Approve the waiver of insurance requirements as recommended by
the Settlement Committee. City Council approval is not required for this contract because
the value is under $20,000.
Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the professional services contract with Annabelle
Richards for accounting services.
Analysis: Annabelle Richards was employed as a Principal Accountant for the City until
her retirement on April 2, 1999. The City is desirous of continuing to utilize Annabelle
Richard's services as a consultant to perform certain accounting services for the Finance
Division of Administrative Services. This is a sole source contract based upon Annabelle
Richards' knowledge and history of the City's accounting procedures. This professional
services contract is for the current fiscal year 2000/01 in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
On November 21, 2000 the City's Settlement Committee had approved a waiver of all
insurance requirements for this contract, which included workers compensation, professional
and general liability, due to the minimal exposure/risk to the City
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Environmental Status: Not applicable
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RCA ROUTING SHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
Administrative Services
SUBJECT:
Professional Services Contract Between the City of
Huntington Beach and Annabelle Richards
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
December 18, 2000
RCA ATTACHMENTS STATUS
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Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable
Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable
Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Not Applicable
Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable)
(Signed in full by the City Attorney) Attached
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc.
(Approved as to form by Cit ,Attorne Not Applicable
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Not Applicable
Financial Impact Statement (Unbudget, over $51000) Attached
Bonds If applicable) Not Applicable
Staff Report (If applicable) Not Applicable
Commission, Board or Committee Report If applicable) Not Applicable
Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Not Applicable
EXPLANATION F. ........................
OR MESSING ATTACHMENTS'
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EXPLANATION FOR' RETURN OF ITEM.
0 tie CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Cal INTER -DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
HUNTINGTON BEACH Connie Brockway, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
Liz Ehring, Deputy City Clerk II
To: C
Date: 12_ Ov Meeting Date: /,f 11)V Agenda Item. G- r
Proposed City Council Agenda Items: The City Clerk's Office/City Administrator's Office must return your
agenda item.due to the following requirements that have not been met. When your Agenda Item is ready to
resubmit, please return to: Elaine Kuhnke, Management Assistant, Administration
1.
Signature(s) Needed
A
On RCA
B
On Agreement
C
Other
2.
Attachments
A
Missing
B
Not identified
C
Other
3.
Exhibits
A
Missing
B
Not identified
C
Other
4.
Insurance Certificate (Proof Of Insurance)
A
Not attached
B
Not approved by City Attorney's Office
C
Signed form notifying City Clerk that department will be responsible for obtaining insurance certificate on this item. (See form attached)
5.
Wording On Request For Council Action (RCA) Unclear
A
Recommended Action on RCA not complete
B
Clarification needed on RCA
C
Other
6.
City Attorney Approval Required
7.
Agreement Needs To Be Changed
A
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8.
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