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Council Meeting Date: 5/7/2007
Department ID Number: FN 07-001
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
SUBMITTED BY: PENELOPE CULBRETH-GRAFT, DPA, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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PREPARED BY: DAN T. VILLELLA, CPA, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DIEHL,
EVANS & COMPANY, LLP TO PERFORM FINANCIAL AUDIT
SERVICES
Statement of Issue, Funding Source, Recommended Action, Alternative Action(s), Analysis, Environmental Status, Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue:
Should the City Council approve a professional agreement with Diehl, Evans & Company,
LLP to perform financial audit services
Funding Source:
This agreement will be paid from budgeted amounts in account 10035205.69355. Sufficient
funds will be budgeted for the term of the agreement (fiscal year 2007/08, 2008/09, and
2009/10 budgets).
Recommended Action: Motion to:
Approve the professional service agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and
Diehl, Evans & Company, LLP to perform Audit Services.
Alternative Action(s):
• Do not approve the agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Diehl,
Evans & Company, LLP and direct staff to solicit more proposals.
• Select one of the other firms that submitted proposals.
Analysis:
The City of Huntington Beach is required by charter to have an independent audit each
year of its financial statements. This contract is for a financial audit of all funds of the
City's reporting entity, a financial and compliance audit of the City's Redevelopment
Agency, a Single Audit Report of the City's federal grant programs, and an AB 2766 Audit
relating to the City's Air Quality Fund. The City Council will also receive a management
letter that will detail recommendations to improve the City's control and financial
management.
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/7/2007 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: FN 07-001
The audit is to be performed in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States and Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller of the United
States.
Staff sent out Request for Proposals (RFPs) for audit services to prospective independent
auditors who had requested to be on a bidders' list or were listed on the California Society of
Municipal Finance Officers' website. In addition, the RFP was posted on the City's website.
Five proposals were received. The auditing firms were asked to submit cost proposals for
fiscal years ending September 30, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Below is a summary of the total base fee for the three years:
FYE 9/2007
FYE 9/2008
FYE 9/2009
Total
Ca oricci & Larson
$
42,200
$
42,200
$
42,200
$
126,600
Diehl, Evans & Company
$
43,900
$
45,225
$
46,590
$
135,715
Lance, Soll & Lun hard
$
43,290
$
44,160
$
45,050
$
132,500
Mann, Urrutia, Nelson CPAs & Associates
$
165,000
$
162,100
$
168,200
$
495,300
Moreland & Associates
$
48,000
$
50,000
1 $
52,000
$
150,000
Staff analyzed and reviewed all five proposals based on a variety of factors including the
firm's references, responsiveness to the RFP, qualifications and relevant experience, and
resumes of key staff to be assigned on the engagement. Staff is thus recommending Diehl,
Evans & Company to perform auditing services for the City of Huntington Beach. Diehl,
Evans & Company is one of the oldest firms in California providing municipal auditing
services, has competent staff that will be assigned to the engagement, and has provided
excellent auditing services to the City of Huntington Beach in previous years (1985-1990 and
1997-2001).
Strategic Plan Goal: Not Applicable
Environmental Status: Not Applicable
Attachment(s):
1. Professional Services Agreement with Diehl, Evans & Company to
perform an audit of all funds of the City's reporting entity and a financial
and compliance audit of the City's Redevelopment Agency.
2. Certificate of Insurance.
3. Professional Service Agreement Purchasina Certification.
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ATTACHMENT
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY.OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND
DIEHL, EVANS & COMPANY, LLP FOR
AUDIT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of
Huntington Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as
"CITY, and DIEHL, EVANS & COMPANY, LLP, a limited liability partnership hereinafter
referred to as "CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to perform audit
services; 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 these services,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in Exhibit "A," which is
attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. These services shall
sometimes hereinafter be referred to as the "PROJECT."
CONSULTANT hereby designates Nitin P. Patel who shall represent it and be its
sole contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this Agreement.
2. CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE
CITY shall assign a staff coordinator to work directly with CONSULTANT in the
performance of this Agreement.
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3. TERM; TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT are to
commence on as soon as practicable after the execution of this Agreement by CITY (the
"Commencement Date"). This Agreement shall expire on March 31, 2010, unless extended or
sooner terminated as provided herein. All tasks specified in Exhibit "A" shall be completed no
later than 48 months from the Commencement Date. The time for performance of the tasks
identified in Exhibit "A" are generally to be shown in Exhibit "A." This schedule may be
amended to benefit the PROJECT if mutually agreed to in writing by CITY and
CONSULTANT.
In the event the Commencement Date precedes the date of final execution,
CONSULTANT shall be bound by all terms and conditions as provided herein.
4. COMPENSATION
In consideration of the performance of the services described herein, CITY agrees
to pay CONSULTANT on a time and materials basis at the rates specified in Exhibit "B,"
which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference into this Agreement, a fee, including all
costs and expenses, not to exceed One Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifteen
Dollars ($135,715.00).
5. 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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6. METHOD OF PAYMENT
CONSULTANT shall be paid pursuant to the terms of Exhibit "B."
7. HOLD HARMLESS
CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless
CITY, its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers from and
against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, judgments, demands and defense costs
(including, without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or liability of any kind
or nature) arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's (or CONSULTANT's
subcontractors, if any) negligent (or alleged negligent) 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. CONSULTANT will conduct all defense at its sole cost and
expense. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any
insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as limitation upon the amount of
indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT.
8. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
CONSULTANT shall obtain and furnish to CITY a professional liability
insurance policy covering the work performed by it hereunder. This policy shall provide
coverage for CONSULTANT's professional liability in an amount not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and in the aggregate. A claims -made policy shall be
acceptable if the policy further provides that the policy retroactive date coincides with or
precedes the initiation of the scope of work (including subsequent policies purchased as renewals
or replacements).
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CONSULTANT will make every effort to maintain similar insurance during the
required extended period of coverage following PROJECT completion. If insurance is
tenninated for any reason, CONSULTANT agrees to purchase an extended reporting provision
of at least two (2) years to report claims arising from work performed in connection with this
Agreement.
9. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Prior- to commencing performance of the work hereunder, CONSULTANT shall
furnish to CITY a certificate of insurance subject to approval of the City Attorney evidencing the
foregoing insurance coverage as required by this Agreement; the certificate shall:
A. provide the name and policy number of each carrier and policy;
B. state that the policy is currently in force; and
C. shall promise that such policy shall not be suspended, voided or canceled
by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30)
days' prior written notice; however, ten (10) days' prior written notice in
the event of cancellation for nonpayment of premium.
CONSULTANT shall maintain the foregoing insurance coverage in force until the
work under this Agreement is fully completed and accepted by CITY.
The requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance coverage shall not derogate
from CONSULTANT's defense, hold hannless and indemnification obligations as set forth in
this Agreement. CITY or its representative shall at all times have the right to demand the
original or a copy of the policy of insurance. CONSULTANT shall pay, in a prompt and timely
manner, the premiums on the insurance hereinabove required.
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10. 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 CITY.
CONSULTANT shall secure at its own cost and expense, and be responsible for any and all
payment of all 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 PROJECT and/or the services
to be performed hereunder.
11. 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 the 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 reports shall, at the option of CITY,
become its property and shall be promptly delivered to it by CONSULTANT.
12. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION
This Agreement is a personal service contract and the work hereunder shall not be
assigned, delegated or subcontracted by CONSULTANT to any other person or entity without
the prior express written consent of CITY. If an assignment, delegation or subcontract is
approved, all approved assignees, delegates and subconsultants must satisfy the insurance
requirements as set forth in Sections 9 and 10 hereinabove.
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13. 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.
14. NOTICES
Any notices, certificates, or other communications hereunder shall be given either
by personal delivery to CONSULTANT's agent (as designated in Section 1 hereinabove) or to
CITY 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, to the addresses specified
below. CITY and CONSULTANT may designate different addresses to which subsequent
notices, certificates or other communications will be sent by notifying the other party via
personal delivery, a reputable overnight carrier or U. S. certified mail -return receipt requested:
TO CITY:
City of Huntington Beach
ATTN: Dan Villella
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
15. CONSENT
TO CONSULTANT:
Diehl, Evans & Company, LLP
2121 Alton Parkway, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92606-4906
When CITY's consent/approval is required under this Agreement, its
consent/approval for one transaction or event shall not be deemed to be a consent/approval to
any subsequent occurrence of the same or any other transaction or event.
16. MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of any language in this Agreement shall be valid
unless in writing and duly executed by both parties.
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17. SECTION HEADINGS
The titles, captions, section, paragraph and 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 matters 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.
18. 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, such holding shall not invalidate 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.
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19. 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 duplicate original shall be
deemed an original instrument as against any party who has signed it.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. ATTORNEY'S FEES
In the event suit is brought by either party to construe, interpret and/or enforce the
terms and/or provisions of this Agreement or to secure the performance hereof, each party shall
bear its own attorney's fees, such that the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover its
attorney's fees from the nonprevailing party.
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23. SURVIVAL
Terms and conditions of this Agreement, which by their sense and context survive
the expiration or termination of this Agreement, shall so survive.
24. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California.
25. SIGNATORIES
Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement,
and shall indemnify CITY fully for any injuries or damages to CITY in the event that such
authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
26. ENTIRETY
The parties acknowledge and agree that they are entering into this Agreement
freely and voluntarily following extensive arm's length negotiation, and that each has had the
opportunity to consult with legal counsel prior to executing this Agreement. The parties also
acknowledge and agree that no representations, inducements, promises, agreements or
warranties, oral or otherwise, have been made by that party or anyone acting on that party's
behalf, which are not embodied in this Agreement, and that that party has not executed this
Agreement in reliance on any representation, inducement, promise, agreement, warranty, fact or
circumstance not expressly set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement, and the attached
exhibits, contain the entire agreement between the parties respecting the subject matter of this
Agreement, and supersede all prior understandings and agreements whether oral or in writing
between the parties respecting the subject matter hereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
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EXHIBIT "A"
A. STATEMENT OF WORK:
The Consultant will perform an audit of all funds of the City's reporting entity. The
Consultant will also conduct a financial and compliance audit of the City's
Redevelopment Agency. In addition, the Consultant will prepare additional reports as
outline below in section B "Consultant's Duties and Responsibilities" item number 3.
B. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. The Consultant will conduct the audit of all funds of the City's reporting entity in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States and
Govermnent Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller of the United States.
2. The Consultant will conduct a financial and compliance audit of the City's
Redevelopment Agency in accordance to the provisions of laws and regulations
identified in the Guidelines of Compliance Audits of California Redevelopment
Agencies, issued by the State Controller.
3. The Consultant will also prepare the following reports:
a) Single Audit
b) Gann Review: Appropriation Limit Calculation
c) Management Letter: The Consultant will issue a separate "management letter"
that includes recommendations for improvements in internal control that are
considered to be non -reportable conditions.
d) AB 2766 Audit Report
4. The Consultant will retain all working papers and reports at the Consultant's
expense for a minimum of three years. The Consultant will be responsible for
making working papers available to the City of Huntington Beach or any
governmental agencies included in the Audit of Federal Grants.
C. CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. The City Finance staff will provide normal cooperation and assistance during the
audit including typing of confirmation requests, pulling and refilling of supporting
documents and reconciliation of major asset and liability balances.
2. The City of Huntington Beach will prepare all financial statements.
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EXHIBIT "A"
D. WORK PROGRAM/PROJECT SCHEDULE:
Audit Timinp,
Time
Phase Schedule
Entrance conference with key City staff. Discussion of any prior audit
concerns and the performance of interim work. July
Interim audit fieldwork and management review July/August
Final audit fieldwork and review January 1 - 31
Exit conference to summarize the results of the fieldwork and to review
significant findings February 15
Deliver draft copies of reports March ]/March 31
Deliver Final Reports See Below
Reports to Be Issued and Due Dates
Final
Report Due Dates
City of Huntington Beach - Comprehensive Annual Financial Report March 1
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach - Annual
Report, Including Report on Compliance March 31
Management Letter March 31
Report on Compliance with Article XIIIB Appropriation Limit March 31
Single Audit Reports: March 31
Independent Auditors' Report on Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on Audit of
Financial Statements Performed in Accordance With Government
Auditing Standards
Independent Auditors' Report on Compliance with Requirements
Applicable to Each Major Program and Internal Control Over
Compliance in Accordance with OMB Circular A-133 and
Supplementary Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
AB 2766 Report March 31
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EXHIBIT "B"
Payment Schedule
1. Charges for time during travel are normally not reimbursable and will only be paid if
such titne is actually used in performing services for CITY or as otherwise arranged with CITY.
2. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to a full payment towards the fixed fee set forth
herein in accordance with the following fee schedule:
Total fess shall not exceed One Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifteen
($135,715.00). CONSUTANT agrees to infortn the CITY when CONSULTANT is at the point of
reaching the maximum limit per year. CONSULTANT shall not continue with any work effort over
the amount of the maximum limit per year unless first authorized in writing by City authorized
representative(s).
Description of Services Provided
Audit of City, including management letter
Audit of Redevelopment Agency
OMB Circular A-133 Single Audit of
Federal Grants of the City
Other Reports:
Gann Review
AB 2766 Reports
Total $ (Not to Exceed)
Estimated
Hours Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
376 $
28,880
$ 29,750
$ 30,645
98
7,350
7,570
7,800
88
6,405
6,600
6,800
4
140
145
150
15
1,125
1,160
1,195
581 $
43.900
$ 45,225
S 46,590
Hourly Rates for services that may be requested outside the scope of the audits:
Classification
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Partner
$
175
$
150
$
185
Manager
$
145
$
149
$
153
Senior Accountant
$
95
$
98
$
101
Staff Accountant
$
85
$
88
$
91
3. 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.
4. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an invoice for each progress payment due.
Such invoice shall:
1) Reference this Agreement;
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EXHIBIT B
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
approve the invoice; in which event payment shall be made within thirty (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 and the
schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A" may at the option of CITY be suspended until the
parties agree that past perfonmance by CONSULTANT is in, or has been brought into compliance, or
until this Agreement has expired or is terminated as provided herein.
5. Any billings for extra work or additional services authorized in advance and in
writing 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 perfonnance of the remainder of this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT B
Gary Caporicci, Sr. Partner
Caporicci & Larson
9 Corporate Park, Ste. 100
Irvine, CA 92606
Kevin Harper, CPA
3002 Ser]ana Court
Union City, CA 94587
Michelle Nelson, Principal
Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPA's
2515 Venture Oaks Way, Ste. 135
Sacramento, CA 95833
Rod Lemond, Partner
McGladrey & Pullen
3880 Lei -non Street, Ste. 400
Riverside, CA 92501-3667
Kathryn Beseau, Partner
Moreland & Associates
1201 Dove Street, Ste. 680
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Audit Services RFP Consultant List
Paul Kaymark, Manager
Charles Z. Fedak & Co., CPA's
6081 Orange Avenue, 2" `' Floor
Cypress, CA 90630
Richard Kikuchi, Partner
Lance, Soil & Lunghard, CPA's
203 N. Brea Blvd., Ste. 203
Brea, CA 92821-4056
Michael Harrison
Mayer, Hoffman, McCann, P.C.
2301 Dupont Drive, Ste. 200
Irvine, CA 92612
Stella Sherwood, Supervisor
Moreland & Associates
570 Rancheros Drive, Ste. 260
San Marcos, CA 92069
Michael Moreland, Partner
Moreland & Associates
1201 Dove Street, Ste. 680
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Scott Manno, Manager Greg Fankhanel, Partner
Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott,
LLP Teaman, Ramirez &Smith, Inc.
290 North D Street, Ste. 300 4201 Brockton Avenue, Ste. 100
San Bernardino, CA 92401 Riverside, CA 92501
Mayer, Hoffman, McCann P.0
Attention: Ron Conrad
2301 Dupont Drive Ste. 200
Irvine, CA 92612
Macias, Gin] & O'Connell, LLP
Attention: Calvin Lee
515 S. Figueroa Street, Suite #325
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Patel Nitin, Partner
Diehl Evans & Co., LLP
2121 Alton Parkway, Ste. 100
Irvine, CA 92606-4906
Michael Chu, Partner
Lance, Soil & Lunghard, CPA's
203 N. Brea Blvd., Ste. 203
Brea, CA 92821-4056
Marina Sloan, Client Services
MBIA MuniServices Company
1400 K. Street, Ste. 212
Sacramento, CA 95814
Charles Acocello, Partner
Moreland & Associates
1201 Dove Street, Ste. 680
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Kevin Weigant, COO
Municipal Auditing Services, LLC
PO Box 3465
Pinedale, CA 93650
Kevin Pulliam, Partner
Vavr]nek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP
8270 Aspen St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
2/3/2005
DIEHL, EVANS AND COMPANY, LLP
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between:
P.H. Holtkamp Accountancy Corp.
Thomas M. Perlowski, CPA, APC
Michael R. Ludin, CPA
Harvey J. Schroeder, CPA, APC
Craig W. Spraker, CPA
Nitro P. Patel, CPA
Robert J. Callanan, CPA
hereinafter referred to as the Partners. Each of the parties is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant
under the laws of the State of California. The Partners have been engaged in the practice of public
accounting at various locations in the State of California, as a partnership under the firm name of
DIEHL, EVANS & COMPANY, LLP. They now desire to amend and restate the terms and conditions
of the Partnership Agreement dated November 29, 1990, as previously amended.
The parties to this Agreement agree to continue their Partnership in accordance with the laws of
the State of California, and therefore agree as follows:
ARTICLE I — GENERAL:
Section 1. — The purpose and business of the Partnership shall be the practice of public
accounting and such further activities as may be incident thereto.
Section 2. — The term of the Partnership shall continue from the effective date of this
Agreement until terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement or otherwise legally
terminated. The separation of a Partner, whether by reason of death, withdrawal, termination,
disability, bankruptcy, retirement or other reason, shall not terminate or dissolve this Partnership.
Section 3. — At the inception of this Agreement, some of the Partners are corporate entities.
This Agreement has been written to allow for individual or corporate Partners. Where the context of
the Agreement requires, the term "Partner" shall be construed to mean the individual or corporation
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that is the Partner, or the shareholder of a corporation that is the Partner. No corporate Partner shall
have more than one shareholder.
Section 4. — Where the context so requires, the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall each
include the others.
ARTICLE II — FIRM NAME:
Section 1. — The name of the Partnership shall be Diehl, Evans & Company, LLP. At any time
this name may be changed by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Partners and the filing of a
fictitious name statement.
Section 2. — No partner withdrawing from the Partnership, for any reason, shall have the right
to use the Partnership name, and such name shall become the property of the remaining Partners.
ARTICLE III- EFFECTIVE DATE:
Section 1 — This Agreement shall become effective January 1, 2005. It replaces and supersedes
all prior Agreements between the Partners. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall cause the
recomputation, reallocation or other change of previously computed profits, capital account balances,
or interests in the Partnership.
ARTICLE IV — ACCOUNTING:
Section 1. — The Partnership year shall be the calendar year. The basis of accounting shall be
the accrual basis for all purposes except the reporting of taxable income, which shall be done on the
cash basis.
Section 2. — In computing profits on the accrual basis, accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America shall be applied on a consistent basis. However for purposes of this
section deferred compensation payments made (per Article XHI) to a former Partner shall be treated as
an expense of the Partnership as paid on a cash basis. For income tax purposes, such payments shall
be considered payments of income under IRC Section 736(a).
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ARTICLE V — CLASSES OF PARTNERS:
Section 1. — There shall be two classes of partners: General Partners and Conditional Partners.
No distinction shall be made between these classes except as stated in this Article.
Section 2. — A Conditional Partner shall have no authority to borrow money on behalf of the
Partnership, or to pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber Partnership assets. A Conditional
Partner shall have no equity interest in the Partnership beyond his capital account as shown on the
Partnership books and records, maintained on the accrual basis in accordance with Article IV above,
and shall not be entitled to deferred compensation or any other form of termination or separation
payments.
Section 3. — A Conditional Partner shall have no vote with regard to the following items:
A. The admission of a new Partner.
B. The termination of a partner.
C. The composition of the Compensation Committee or the allocation of profits between
Partners.
D. The method for the computation and payment of deferred compensation.
E. The acquisition of all or part of an accounting practice.
F. The sale of all or a part of the Partnership's practice, the sale of all or a portion of the
Partnership, or the merger of the Partnership with another entity.
G. Amendments to this Agreement
H. Permanent disability of a Partner.
I. The election of a Firm or Office Managing Director.
J. The draws of a Partner.
K. The name of the Partnership.
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ARTICLE VI — MANAGEMENT OF THE PARTNERSHIP:
Section 1. — No Partnership meeting shall take place unless a majority of the Partners and a
majority of the General Partners are present. The Firm Managing Director shall make every
reasonable effort to keep each Partner advised of all pending Partnership issues, prospective decisions
and actions taken.
Section 2. - The Firm Managing Director shall be elected by a majority of the Partners. The
term of office shall be two years, or as otherwise voted on by a majority of the Partners. The Firm
Managing Director shall be the official representative of the Partnership as required and as appropriate.
The Firm Managing Director shall be responsible for ensuring that the Partnership's practices,
procedures, policies and quality control system are being uniformly followed in all of the Partnership's
offices. The Firm Managing Director shall also be responsible for all matters of Partnership
administration, including insurance policies, supervising the preparation of Partnership manuals,
ensuring that income tax returns are timely filed, and such other matters as are administrative in nature
and affect the entire Partnership. The Firm Managing Director shall serve as chairman of all
Partnership meetings, and shall call such meetings not less often than quarterly.
Section 3. — There shall be a Managing Director for each of the Partnership offices,
elected by a vote of a majority of the Partners. A Managing Director of an office shall be responsible
for ensuring that the Partnership's procedures, policies and quality control system are being uniformly
followed in that office. A Managing Director shall also be responsible for all administrative matters
affecting his office (but not those administrative matters that affect the Partnership as a whole). The
term of office shall be two years, or as otherwise voted on by a majority of the Partners.
Section 4. — Each Partner shall have one vote at a Partnership meeting (except as provided in
Article V above), and shall cast such vote in a responsible manner.
Section 5. — Each of the Partnership's clients shall be assigned to one of the Partners. The
Managing Director of each office will be responsible for the assignment of clients among the Partners
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located in that office. Each Partner shall be responsible for assuring that all work performed for their
assigned clients is timely and in accordance with professional standards, and for the timely billing and
collection of fees for such work.
ARTICLE VII - ADMISSION OF NEW PARTNERS:
Section 1. — New Partners shall be admitted to the Partnership, as Conditional Partners, upon a
vote of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the General Partners. A newly admitted Partner shall be a
Conditional Partner for a period of two years. A Conditional Partner will have all rights, duties,
privileges and responsibilities of a Partner except as stated in Article V above. The two year period of
Conditional Partnership may be shortened by affirmative vote of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the
General Partners.
Section 2. — Upon the expiration of the period of Conditional Partnership, a Conditional Partner
shall be either admitted as a General Partner or his interest in the Partnership shall be terminated..
Admission as a General Partner shall require an affirmative vote of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the
General Partners. Admission as a General Partner shall cause no change in his status in the
Partnership, except that the restrictions of Article V shall no longer apply.
Section 3. — Prior to the expiration of the period of Conditional Partnership, a Conditional
Partner's interest in the Partnership may be terminated without cause by a vote of more than two-thirds
(2/3) of the General Partners.
ARTICLE VIII — OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES:
Section 1. — Each Partner shall provide full-time service to the Partnership including its related
businesses, and shall utilize his experience and reputation to advance the interests of the Partnership.
No Partner shall engage in the practice of public accounting except as a member of the Partnership.
Section 2. — All compensation received by Partners as trustees, receivers, directors, instructors,
etc., not including activities not related to public accounting, shall be considered Partnership income
and shall be paid by the recipient to the Partnership.
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Section 3. — No Partner shall be a director or hold office of any kind, other than a purely
honorary office, without the approval of a majority of the Partners. A Partner may accept appointment
to committees or election to office in accounting, religious, charitable, educational, service or fraternal
organizations without such consent. Each Partner, before accepting a position in accordance with this
Section, shall consider whether such acceptance is in the best interests of the Partnership, taking into
account the type of organization, its reputation in the community, and its potential for becoming a
client of the Partnership.
ARTICLE IX — ABSENCE FROM PARTNERSHIP ACTIVITIES:
Section 1. — Each partner shall be entitled to six weeks personal time off (PTO) in any one
calendar year. Unused PTO in excess of three weeks shall not be carried over to succeeding years
without the approval of a majority of the Partners.
Section 2. — In the event of any interruption of the performance of any Partner's services to the
Partnership or to its clients on account of any temporary incapacity or illness, or any other reason, the
Compensation Committee (see Article X below) shall, in the course of its formulating
recommendations to the Partnership regarding profit allocations, give due consideration to the
circumstances causing the interruption.
Section 3. — The determination that a Partner is permanently disabled shall terminate that
Partner's interest in the Partnership. That determination shall be made only upon the affirmative vote
of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the General Partners, not including the Partner whose disability is in
issue. The Partners will consider the opinion of the affected Partner's personal physician, but will not
be bound by the physician's opinion.
As of the time of the determination of permanent disability of a Partner, that Partner shall no
longer be a Partner and shall no longer have any duties to perform with respect to any professional
employment of the Partnership, nor shall he be privileged to perform any services in any such matter.
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No votes at any Partnership meeting may thereafter be cast by him, and he shall not be entitled to any
share of profits or losses thereafter.
Deferred Compensation payable by the Partnership to or for the account of a Partner
determined to be permanently disabled shall be computed and paid in accordance with Article XIII
(below).
ARTICLE X — ALLOCATION OF PARTNERSHIP PROFITS:
Section 1. —Partnership profits or losses will be allocated to each Partner after the conclusion of
each year. The allocation of profits will be made by a vote of a majority of the General Partners, who
will be advised by a Compensation Committee .
Section 2. — Net profits or losses of the Partnership for allocation purposes shall be determined
in accordance with Article N of this Agreement.
Section 3. — Payments to terminated Partners or their successors shall be the obligation of the
Partnership.
Section 4. — The Compensation Committee shall recommend the allocation of profits in
accordance with a formula and methods as determined annually by a vote of a majority of the General
Partners. The committee shall be comprised of one Partner from the Irvine Office, one Partner from
the Carlsbad/Escondido offices, and one Partner selected at large. Each Member of the Committee
shall be appointed by a vote of a majority of the General Partners for a two year term.
Section 5. — In order to make an assessment of each Partner's contribution to the Partnership
for the past year, the Committee will offer each Partner an opportunity to meet with them and to give
such oral and written information as each Partner may desire.
Section 6. — Partnership profits shall be allocated to Conditional Partners under their separate
Conditional Partnership Agreements.
Section 7. — If the Partnership operates at a net loss for the year, such net loss shall be borne
equally by the General Partners. Such losses shall be charged to each Partner's capital account.
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ARTICLE XI — CAPITAL ACCOUNTS; PARTNERS' DRAWINGS:
Section 1. — Each Partner shall be entitled to withdraw the profits allocated to him, adjusted for
the cash and capital needs of the Partnership, as determined from time to time by a vote of a majority
of the Partners.
Any deficit in a Partner's accrual basis capital account shall be a liability of the Partner to the
Partnership and, unless otherwise decided by a majority vote of the General Partners, such Partner
shall not receive any draws or distributions until such deficit is eliminated.
Section 2. — Draws as determined above, shall be distributed to each Partner in semi-monthly
installments. In the event a Partner withdraws funds from the Partnership in excess of the amount so
determined, the Partner making the excess withdrawal, after being notified of his being overdrawn,
will then have 30 days to repay the overdrawn amount. After that time, the semi-monthly draws of that
Partner will be withheld and applied to the unpaid overdrawn amount until repaid in full, including
interest. Such interest will be charged at a rate equal to 3 times the rate charged by the firm's bank on
the firm's line of credit.
ARTICLE XII — TERMINATION OF PARTNERSHIP INTEREST:
Section 1. — The interest of a Partner in the Partnership shall terminate upon the occurrence of
any of the following:
A. Voluntary withdrawal, after 90 days written notice to the Firm Managing Director.
B. Death or permanent disability (per Article IX, Section 3) of a Partner.
C. Bankruptcy or insolvency or assignment of assets for the benefit of creditors of a
Partner.
D. Suspension or revocation of a professional accounting license by final action of the
licensing authority.
E. Upon a vote of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the General Partners (other than the
Partner whose termination is being considered), subsequent to a written notice of
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prospective grounds for termination due to a violation of the provisions of this
Agreement, or any other misconduct, criminal act or willful inattention to the business
welfare of the Partnership causing serious injury.to the interests of the Partnership.
F. The affirmative vote of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the General Partners to terminate
the interest of a Conditional Partner.
G. The failure of a Conditional Partner to be admitted as a General Partner at the expiration
of the period of Conditional Partnership.
H. Any other reason which the other General Partners by a vote of more than two-thirds
(2/3) agree warrants termination.
Section 2. — A Partner's interest may be terminated, with or without cause, by vote of more
than two-thirds (2/3) of the other General Partners. Written notice of such termination must be given
to such Partner by the Firm Managing Director, stating the date on which such termination shall
thereafter become effective. On and from the date so fixed, such terminated Partner shall have no
right, title or interest in the Partnership except as set forth in this Agreement.
Section 3. — No Partnership profits shall be allocated to a terminated Partner for the period
beyond the date of termination.
Section 4. — Any receivable on the Partnership's books from a terminated Partner shall, as of
the date of termination, be charged against that Partner's capital account. In the event a terminated
Partner's accrual basis capital account reflects a deficit, it shall be reclassified as a receivable of the
Partnership.
XIII.
Section 5. — Any payments due to or from a terminated Partner shall be governed by Article
Section 6. — No Partner shall terminate a portion (less than 100%) of his Partnership interest
without the approval of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the remaining General Partners.
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ARTICLE XIII — OTHER COMPENSATION:
Section 1. — Partners are required to furnish an automobile and shall be entitled to an auto
allowance, as determined from time to time. Partners will additionally be entitled to reimbursement
from the Partnership, at the same rate as employees, for automobile usage on Partnership business
outside the county in which their office is located. Partners will be reimbursed for business -related
expenses, including clients' meals paid for by them
expected but is not reimbursable.
Business entertainment in Partner's homes is
Section 2. — It is recognized that the value of an individual to the Partnership is not adequately
measured by an annual allocation of profits. Accordingly, a non -funded Deferred Compensation Plan
is hereby established.
Section 3 — The amount due to a terminated Partner under the Deferred Compensation Plan
shall be determined and paid in accordance with a formula and methods adopted by a vote of more
than two-thirds (2/3) of the General Partners. Such deferred compensation plan shall be evidenced by
a written document, approved and modified by the Partners from time to time.
Section 4. — Evidence of the Deferred Compensation Plan indebtedness of the Partnership to
the terminating Partner shall be in the form of a statement, signed by the Firm Managing Director
stating the total balance due, the date of the first payment and the date and amount of each scheduled
payment.
Section 5. — If the Partnership merges with another entity or is acquired by another entity,
including the acquisition of a substantial portion of the Partnership's business but excluding mergers
wherein this Partnership is, in essence, acquiring another entity, previously terminated Partners shall be
notified of the arrangements made for continuation of their Deferred Compensation Plan payments.
ARTICLE XIV — NON -COMPETITION:
Section 1. — In the event a terminated Partner or its shareholder subsequently performs, directly
or indirectly, public accountinc, services for a Partnership client within 3 years after termination, such
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terminated Partner (or Shareholder) shall compensate the Partnership, as liquidated damages, in an
amount equal to the gross charges to the Partnership's work -in -process of that client, excluding
chargeable expenses, for the fifteen months prior to the terminated Partner's first performing such
services. The amount of these gross charges represents a good faith determination by all parties of the
damages which the Partnership is likely to suffer. The Partnership shall deduct such liquidated
damages from any and all amounts due the terminated Partner.
ARTICLE XV — PROVISION FOR PARTNERSHIP TERMINATION:
Section 1. — The Partnership may be terminated at any. time by a vote of more than two-thirds
(2/3) of.the•General Partners.
Section 2. — At any time during the pendency of a withdrawal notice and before the effective
date of withdrawal, a termination of the Partnership may be voted in accordance with the provisions of
this Agreement. If this .is done, the dissolution proceedings, the liquidation of assets, and the
distribution of proceeds shall ensue and the notice of withdrawal shall be of no effect.
ARTICLE XVI — MISCELLANEOUS:
Section 1. — No Partner shall sell or otherwise transfer all or any portion of his Partnership
interest to any individual or other entity not a General Partner of the Partnership. No shareholder of a
corporate Partner shall sell or otherwise transfer all of any portion of the ownership of the corporate
Partner to any individual or other entity not a General Partner of the Partnership.
Section 2. — No waiver of any breach of any of the terms, provisions, or conditions of this
Agreement shall be construed or held to be a waiver of any other breach, or an acquiescence in or
consent to any further or succeeding breach of the same covenant or condition. No delay or omission
to exercise or assert any right or remedy under this Agreement shall impair such right or remedy or
shall be construed as a waiver thereof or as a waiver of any right or remedy subsequently arising under
this Agreement.
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Section 3. — In the event of any conflict with other Agreements, the provisions of this
Agreement shall prevail over those of any Agreement or Agreements relating to any operating
Partnership or agent, and the terms of any other such Agreement or Agreements shall not modify the
provisions hereof.
Section 4. — No Partner and no one acting by authority of or for a Partner may pledge,
hypothecate, or in any manner transfer his interest in the Partnership or his interest in any of its assets,
receivables, records, documents, files, or clientele, all such rights and interests of each Partner being
personal to him and nontransferable and nonassignable (except that other Partners of the Partnership
may succeed to such rights or some of them in accordance with the terms of this' Agreement).
Section 5. — In the event of a controversy or claim arising out of this Agreement which cannot
be settled by the Partners or their legal representatives, it shall be mediated in accordance with the
rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award may be entered in any
court having jurisdiction.
Section 6. — It is agreed that the invalidity or unenforceability of any article, section, paragraph
or provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any one or more of the
other articles, section, paragraphs, or provisions, and that the parties hereto will execute any further
instruments or perform any acts that are or may be necessary to effectuate all and each of the terms and
provisions of this Agreement.
Section 7. — Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and legal representatives of the
Partners.
Section 8. — No portion of the business of the Partnership shall be sold, and no merger of the
Partnership with another accounting practice shall occur without the approval of more than two-thirds
(2/3) of the General Partners. In the event a General Partner dissents to a merger and withdraws from
the Partnership prior to or concurrently with such merger, that dissenting Partner will be considered a
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terminating Partner. Any payments due such terminating Partner shall be determined in accordance
with Article XI11.
Section 9. — Personal expenses of the Partners shall not be paid by the Partnership.
ARTICLE XVII — AMENDMENT:
Section 1. — This Agreement may be amended by a vote of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the
General Partners, and such amendment shall be binding upon all Partners, including Conditional
Partners and dissenting General Partners.
Section 2. — Notwithstanding Section 1 above, no amendment to this Agreement that affects the
rights of a previously -terminated Partner shall be effective without the consent of such previously -
terminated Partner.
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SIGNATURES
Philip H. Holtkamp Accountancy Corp. Date
Phili H. Holtk amp, CPA, President
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Thomas M. Perlowski, CPA, APC Date
Thomas M. Perlowski, CPA, President
Michael R. Ludin, CPA Date
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Harvey J. Schroeder, CPA, APC Date
Harvey J. Schroeder, CPA, President
Craig W. Spraker, CPA Date
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Nitin P. Patel, CPA Date
Robert J. Callanan, CPA Date
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ATTACHMENT #2
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION WAIVER
MODIFICATION REQUEST E C E I V E D
1. Requested by: Valaya Chitchakkol
MAR 2 7 2007
2. Date: February 28, 2007 City of Huntington Beach
3. Name of contractor/permittee: Diehl, Evans & Company City Attorneys Office
4. Description of work to be performed: The Consultant will perform an audit of all funds of
the City's reporting entity. The Consultant will also conduct a financial and compliance
audit of the City's Redevelopment Agency. Further details on the scope of work is
described in Exhibit A of the agreement attached.
5. Value and length of contract: $135,715 / 3 year contract
6. Waiver/modification request: See Summary of Waiver Requests
7. Reason for request and why it should be granted: Reasons are included in the Summary
of Waiver Requests
8. Identify the risks to the City in approving this waiver/modification:4TTllfi
epartment Head Signature D e:
APPROVAL;
Approvals must:;be obt2 ned in the order fisted fln this form .Two. approvals are required
for a request to be granted Approval fro the City Adrnmistrator's.Office is only required if
Risk NCariagenent d-tob. City Att rney's Utfce:disagree.
1: sk Management
Approved ❑ Denied U 7
Signature Date
2. City Attorney's O e
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Signature 0 Date
3. City Administrator's Office
❑ Approved ❑ Denied
Signature Date
If approved; the completed waiver/modification,request'is to be submitted to the
City Attorneys Office along With the contract #or approval;?Onceahe contract has been approved,
this form is: -to be flledwith the Risk Management Division of Administrative Services
Ins & Indeminification Waiver 20070226 2/28/2007 2:04:00 PM
The Risk to the City.
We see minimal risk to the City for waiving the professional liability insurance because
Diehl, Evans & Company exceptional credit rating (see attached credit rating from D&B
report) and because of the financial standing (see attached financial statement).
acoRn CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE OP ID
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DATE(MM/
03/02/02/07
PRODUCER
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
Mitchell & Mitchell-Lic0620650
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
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ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
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Phone: 415-883-2525 Fax:415-883-7752
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INSURER A: CNA CPA Program
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2121 Al on {parkway Suite #100
Irvine CA 92606-4966
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COVERAGES
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ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
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CERTIFICATE HOLDER I N I ADDITIONAL INSURED; INSURER LETTER: CANCELLATION
INSURED
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION
DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL _30_ DAYS WRITTEN
City of Huntington Beach
NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL
Finance Department
2000 Main street
IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR
Huntington Beach CA 92648-2702
REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Paul W. Morris
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Diehl, Evans & Company
Summary of Waiver Requests
Contract Exceptions:
Section 8 — Hold Harmless
Request: Diehl, Evans & Company requests deletion of the following statement in the
first sentence:
"except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of CITY, CONSULTANT will conduct all defense at its sole cost and expense
and CITY shall approve selection of CONSULTANT 's counsel. "
Reason: The phrase "sole negligence or willful misconduction" appears to shield the
City from any liability if City official or employees were "partially" (but not solely)
negligent, or where the City was involved in misconduct, althought "not willful". The
firm does not customarily sign such agreements.
Insurance Waivers:
Section 9: Professional Liability Insurance
Request: Diehl, Evans & Company requests deletion of the following two sentences:
"The above mentioned insurance shall not contained a self -insured retention,
"deductible " or any other similar form of limitation on the required coverage except with
the express wrtten consent of the CITY. "
CONSULTANT shall notes CITY of circumstances or incidents that might give rise to
future claims.
Reason: The firm's insurance coverage for professional liability is $3,000,000 per
claim/$3,000,000 aggregate with a $50,000 deductible (see attached for a letter from
Diehl, Evans & Company).
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PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
$ 2000000
EACH OCCURRENCE
$ 2000000
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FLRE DAMAGE (Arty one fire)
$ 300000
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5 10000
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WORKERS COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
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OFFICERS ARE:
OTHER
10 DAYS NOC FOR NONPAYMENT
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONSILOCATIONSMEHICLESISPECIAL ITEMS
Re: Operations of the Named Insured. The City of Huntington Beach,
it's agents, officers and employees are included as Additional
Insured ATIMA per policy wording attached.
d't;ION.:f: fr.,
City of Huntington Beach
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
Attn- Risk Management
`30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
2000 Main Street
BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTH ZED REPRES A nVE
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ATTACHMENT #3
1. Date:
2. Department:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Professional Service Contracts
Purchasing Certification
4/10/2007
Finance
3. Requested by: Robert Sedlak
4. Name of consultant: Diehl, Evans & Company LLP
5. Attach the written statement of the specification, conditions and other requirements for the requested
services that was provided to solicited consultants in your answer to 11 of this form.
See Exhibit A
6. Amount of the contract: $135,715
7. Are sufficient funds available to fund this contract?' ® Yes ❑ No
8. Is this contract generally described on the list of professional service contracts approved by the City
Council'? ❑ Yes ® No
9. Company number and object code where funds are budgeted: 10035205.69355
10. Is this contract less than $50,000? ❑ Yes ® No
11. Does this contract fall within $50,000 and $100,000? ❑ Yes ® No
12. Is this contract over $100,000? ® Yes ❑ No
(Note: Contracts requiring City Council Approval need to be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Make
sure the appropriate signature page is attached to contract.)
13. Were formal written proposals requested from at least three available qualified consultants?
® Yes ❑ No
14. Attach list of consultants from whom proposals were requested (including a contact telephone number).
See attached for list of consultants from whom proposals were requested. The Request for Proposal
was also posted on the California Society of Finance Officer's (CSMFO) website and the City's website.
15. Attach proposed scope of work.
See Exhibit A
16. Attach proposed payment schedule.
See Exhibit B
Department Head Signature
;RCHARI?'AMADRIL, Manager
Purchasing/Central Services
1. If the answer to this question is "No," the contract will require approval from the City Council.
RCA ROUTING SHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
FINANCE
SUBJECT:
Approve Professional Services Agreement with Diehl,
Evans & Comp , LLP to Perform Audit Services
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
May 7, 2007
RCA'` ATTACHMENTS
STATUS
Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable)
Attached
❑
Not Applicable
E
Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable)
Attached
❑
Not Applicable
E
Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits
Attached
❑
Not Applicable
E
Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable)
Attached
E
(Signed in full by the City Attorney)
Not Applicable
❑
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc.
Attached
❑
(Approved as to form by City Attorney)
Not Applicable
E
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney)
Attached
E
Not Applicable
❑
Fiscal Impact Statement (Unbudgeted, over $5,000)
Attached
❑
Not Applicable
E
Bonds (If applicable)
Attached
❑
Not Applicable
E
Staff Report (If applicable)
El
Notached
t Applicable
E
Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable)
Attached
❑
Not Applicable
E
Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial
Attached
❑
Not Applicable
EXPLANATION FOR MISSING ATTACHMENTS
REVIEWED
RETURNED
FOR - RDED
Administrative Staff
( )
( )
Deputy City Administrator (Initial)
City Administrator (Initial)
( )
)
City Clerk
( )
EXIPLANATION FOR RETURN QFATEM:
(Below Space For City Clerk's Use Only)
RCA Author: Robert Sedlak, Account Manager and Dahle Bulosan, Senior Accountant
HE3
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
JOAN L. FLYNN
CITY CLERK
May 14, 2007
Diehl, Evans & Company, LLP
2121 Alton Parkway, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92606-4906
To Whom It May Concern:
CALIFORNIA 92648
Enclosed for your records is a copy of the Professional Services Contract Between the
City of Huntington Beach and Diehl, Evans & Company, LLP for Audit Services
approved by City Council at the May 7, 2007 Council meeting.
Sincerely,
an L. Flynn
ity Clerk
JF:pe
Enclosure: agreement
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