HomeMy WebLinkAboutClearsource Financial Consulting - 2021-11-01 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN
TIME CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND
CLEARSOURCE FINANCIAL CONSULTING
FOR
FOR COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND USER FEE STUDY
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 . a ClearSource Financial Consulting hereinafter referred to as
"CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to provide Cost
Allocation Plan and User Fee Study: 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:
I. 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 Terry Madsen 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. TERM; TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT
are to commence on 2011 (the "Commencement Date"). This Agreement shall
automatically terminate three (3) years from the Commencement Date, unless extended or
sooner terminated as provided herein. All tasks specified in Exhibit "A" shall be
completed no later than (3) three years 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 Effective Date,
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 Fifty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred
Forty Dollars($58,740.00).
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
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compensation for such extra work shall be allowed only if the prior written approval of
CITY is obtained.
6. METHOD Of- PAYMENT
CONSULTANT shall be paid pursuant to the terms of Exhibit "B."
7. DISPOSITION OF PLANS, ESTIMATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
CONSULTANT agrees that title to all materials prepared hereunder,
including, without limitation, all original drawings, designs, reports, both field and office
notices, calculations, computer code, language, data or programs, maps, memoranda,
letters and other documents, shall belong to CITY, and CONSULTANT shall turn these
materials over to CITY Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement or upon
PROJECT completion, whichever shall occur first. These materials may be used by CITY
as it sees fit.
8. 1-I01-D HARMLESS
A. 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'
even 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 except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of CITY. CONSUL:I-ANT will conduct all defense at its sole cost and expense
and CITY shall approve selection of CONSULTANT's counsel. This indemnity shall
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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.
B. To the extent that CONSULTANT performs "Design Professional
Services" within the meaning of Civil Code Section 2782.8. then the following Hold
Harmless provision applies in place of subsection A above:
"CONSULTAN'T hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold
harmless CITY and its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and
volunteers, from and against any and all claims, damages. losses, expenses. demands and
defense costs (including, without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or
liability of any kind or nature) to the extent that the claims against CONSULTANT arise
out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of'
CONSULTANT. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to CONSULTANT exceed
CONSULTANT's proportionate percentage of fault. However. notwithstanding the
previous sentence, in the event one or more other defendants to the claims and/or litigation
is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business,
CONSULTANT shall meet and confer with CITY and other defendants regarding unpaid
defense costs. The duty to indemnify, including the duty and the cost to defend, is limited
as provided in California Civil Code Section 2782.8.
C. Regardless of' whether subparagraph A or B applies. CITY shall be
reimbursed by CONSULTANT for all costs and attorney's fees incurred by CITY in
enforcing this obligation. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless
of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a
limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT.
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9. 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 CONS ULTAN'I°s professional liability in an amount not less than One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and in the aggregate. The above-
mentioned insurance shall not contain a self-insured retention without the express written
consent of CITY; however an insurance policy "deductible" of Ten Thousand Dollars
(SI0,000.00) or less is permitted. A claims-made policy shall be acceptable if the policy
further provides that:
A. The policy retroactive date coincides with or precedes the initiation
of the scope of work (including subsequent policies purchased as
renewals or replacements).
B. CONSULTANT shall notify CITY of circumstances or incidents
that might give rise to future claims.
CONSULTANT- will make every effort to maintain similar insurance during
the required extended period of coverage following PROJECT completion. If insurance is
terminated 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.
If CONSULTANT fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance
required by this section or fails or refuses to furnish the CITY with required proof that
insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, the CITY shall have the right, at
the CITY's election, to forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not
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effect Consultant's right to be paid for its time and materials expended prior to notification
of termination- CONSULTANT waives the right to receive compensation and agrees to
indemnity the CITY for any work performed prior to approval of insurance by the CITY.
10. 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;
D. 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 CONSULTANf's defense, hold harmless 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 hercinabove required.
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11- 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.
12. 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 PROJLCT 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 CITY, become
its property and shall be promptly delivered to it by CONSULTANT.
13. 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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14. 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.
15. 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.
16. NOTICES
Any notices, certificates, or other communications hereunder shall be given
either by personal delivery to CONSUL,TANf's agent (as designated in Section I
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: TO CONS UI I-ANT:
City of Huntington Beach ClearSource Financial Consulting
A'I"FN: Sunny Rief ATTN: Terry Madsen
2000 Main Street 7960 13. Soquel Drive, Suite 363
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Aptos, CA 95003
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17. CONSENT
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.
18. MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of any language in this Agreement shall be valid
unless in writing and duly executed by both parties.
19. 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 exctuded 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.
20. INTERPRETATION OP 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 shalt 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
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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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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 Huwinglon 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.
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2=4. 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 attorncv's fees from the nonprevailing party.
25. SURVIVAL
Terms and conditions of this Agreement, which by their sense and context
survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, shall so survive.
26. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of California.
27. 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.
28. 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.
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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.
29. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the City
Attorney. This Agreement shall expire when terminated as provided herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by and through their authorized officers.
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CONSULTANT, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH,
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PROPOSED WORK
EXHIBIT A
CLEARSOURCE WORK PLAN
COST ALLOCATION PLAN (YEAR ONE)
ClearSource presents the following step-by-step current needs but may include modification of
work plan to complete the Cast Allocation Plan existing tools if City personnel prefer to sustain
envisioned by the City of Huntington Beach. existing tools. ClearSource will remain flexible.
Task 1 1 Study Orientation Task 2 1 Development of Critical
The purpose of this task is to generate common Inputs
understanding of objectives, known issues that The purpose of this task is to develop the
must be addressed by study end, participant necessary foundation for subsequent
roles, expected procedural requirements,
quantitative analysis. Particular focus will be
schedule and pre-established dates,and data generating necessary data and documentation
collection and development procedures. of inputs and assumptions as required by the
TASK 1.1 1 PROJECT KICK-OFF application of plan outcomes. (For example, an
OMB 2 CFR Part 225 compliant plan requires a
Consultants will prepare for, attend, and specific inventory of information that may not
facilitate one event with City personnel to be as essential if applications are entirely
initiate the project. (This event will be held internal to the City.)
concurrently with events scheduled for the User
Fee Study.) TASK 2.1 1 GATHER, ANALYZE, AND DEVELOP
FINANCIAL INPUTS
TASK 1.2 1 ASSESSMENT OF PREVAILING
METHODS Consultants will mine the City's financial
reporting to access organizational and line-item
ClearSource will evaluate prevailing cost detail to support costs, allocation factors,
allocation models, methods,and applications. workload metrics, and accounting structure in
Particular attention will be paid to annual the cost allocation model.
procedures, internal opinions and impacts, and
balance of workload with the requirements of TASK 2.2 1 DEVELOP ALLOCATION FACTORS
the City's uses for overhead, including internal Consultants will pull published statistics that
transfers/reimbursements and external agency may be useful as bases for distributing costs
reimbursement. ClearSource will also review and where necessary,develop and document
readily available budgetary documents to gain a alternate data sets to serve as distribution
working knowledge of City structure and methods. Targeted meetings with
accounting practices. representatives from support services
TASK 1.3 1 PLAN FOR NEW MODEL departments may be useful to influence data
accessibility and relevance in the cost allocation
After project kick-off, ClearSource will plan, such as work order records, inventories,
determine a plan for generating current indirect and other volumetric or organizational tools.
cost allocations for the host of uses identified
by the City. This will likely include development
of a new Excel-based model in alignment with
CLEARSOURCE Proposol to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SECTION 5
PROPOSED WO '
K PLAN
Task 3 1 Cost Allocation Model The model will be built to accommodate change
in the organization: the ability to add or remove
The purpose of this task is to generate the direct and indirect costs and to adapt to a range
quantitative model to allocate indirect costs of activities, from simple to complex.
Citywide. Structure and detail of the final Furthermore, the model will be built to enable
model will be dependent upon the ultimate continuous updates, as the City elects to
application of its results, as a plan submitted for maintain and update its cost allocation
cognizant agency approval in compliance with practices in-house in future years.
OMB 2 CFR Part 225 and/or the State
Controller's Office for Cost Claiming will require TASK 3.2 1 COMPARISON OF OUTCOMES
aspects unnecessary in applications where cost ClearSource will generate a comparison of
recovery is expected to be entirely internal to outcomes under the updated Cost Allocation
the agency. Plan to prior year outcomes, including
TASK 3.1 1 MODEL DEVELOPMENT explanation for substantive differences.
ClearSource will develop an Excel-based model Task 4 1 Reporting and Deliverable
to distribute indirect service costs Citywide. The Tools
model is expected to identify:
The purpose of this task is to provide the formal
Citywide fund and accounting structure and documentation encompassing the work and
fiscal year data for allocation outcomes outcomes of the study, as well as deliver the
Z Allocable indirect service centers tools developed throughout the study for the
City's ownership and future use.
Z Allocation bases and related distribution
factors for indirect service centers TASK 4.1 1 DRAFT REPORT
Direct service centers ClearSource will prepare a narrative description
of the study, describing key data and
Z) Primary and secondary allocations assumptions, and impacts.The report will
Resulting annual cost allocations include tables and charts to explain findings,
and it will include the complete quantitative
Resulting indirect service rates analysis as the justification for updated indirect
Resulting interfund transfers cost allocations and associated rates and
transfers. Reports will be issued in portable
The model will establish a specific methodology document format (PDF)for digital distribution
for deriving overhead costs that will properly and any necessary printing by the City.
reimburse the General Fund. The model will be
developed to accommodate iterations, should For a cost allocation plan in compliance with
an internal "full cost" method be desirable in OMB 2 CFR Part 225,the report/quantitative
certain applications,while maintaining an analysis will include:
iteration with decisions necessary for Z Description of each allocated central service
state/federal compliance in indirect cost
reimbursement. = Identification of the units rendering services
and the units receiving services
CLEARSOURCE Proposal to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SECTION 5
PROPOSED" • ' PLAN
:D Items of expense included in the allocated consultants,City personnel, and City
cost of service Councilmembers.
Method used to distribute the cost of TASK 5.11 CITY STAFF INTERACTION
service to benefitted units
In addition to the project kick-off event
Schedule showing the allocation of each described in Task 1,ClearSource anticipates at
service to the specific benefitted units least two additional site visits to engage with
Z Organizational chart designated City personnel managing cost
allocation practices, held in conjunction with
TASK 4.2 1 FINAL REPORT events for the Comprehensive User Fee Study:
Upon review and feedback from the City staff, : An interim review session upon initial
consultants will revise the draft report and completion of the cost allocation model
accompanying outcomes to incorporate :D A second interim review session to review
direction received.The final report will be the draft report
issued for the City's implementation and as a
data source for incorporation in the User Fee The City specifically identifies a "management
Study. Reports will be issued in PDF for digital group"as a potential body for these types of
distribution and any necessary printing by the reviews,in addition to the Finance Department
City beyond the requested bound and unbound as the primary
copies delivered by consultants.
TASK 5.2 1 CITY COUNCIL INTERACTION
TASK 4.3 1 MODEL/WORK PAPER DELIVERY
At City management discretion, ClearSource
Upon issuance of the final report,ClearSource anticipates one event with the City Council to
will deliver editable versions of all models, present the draft report and receive feedback
documentation,and associated work papers to and direction on cost allocation proposals that
the City for future use.Models will be delivered would impact the City's budgetary and financial
in Microsoft Excel and FOR Documentation will practices. If desired,this event may occur
be delivered in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint during the same agenda as the first session for
and in PDF.Additional work papers developed the Fee Study.
will be delivered in the format in which they
Consultants will prepare materials for this
were created and in PDF.
session,present the plan (or elements relevant
Task 5 1 Engagement for City Council input), and respond to City
Council inquires.
The purpose of this task is to facilitate a
meaningful level of interaction between
CLEARSOURCE WORK PLAN
USER AND REGULATORY FEE STUDY (YEAR ONE)
ClearSource presents the following step-by-step comprehensive User and Regulatory Fee Study
work plan to complete the initial envisioned by the City of Huntington Beach.
CLEARSOURCE Proposal to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SECTION 5
PROPOSED WORK PLAN
Task 1 I Study Orientation however, it does not have to represent the final
structure of fees, as quantitative analysis in
The purpose of this task is to generate common Tasks 2 and 3 will also inform recommended fee
understanding of objectives, known issues that structures,
must be addressed by study end, participant
It is important for us to state that discussion of
roles,expected procedural requirements, fee remodeling is intended to indicate our
schedule and pre-established dates,and data
willingness to enact substantive change, should
collection and development procedures. Most the City desire it. Unless our cost of service
significantly, this task includes a major upfront results indicate an absolute requirement that
effort to examine prevailing fees for known
structures be altered,we are also amenable to
issues and to discuss initial and potential
continuance of prevailing practices, modified to
modifications to structures and practices.
current costs of service and other influences. In
TASK 1.1 1 PROJECT KICK-OFF short, we are flexible to conditions on the
ground once we arrive.
Consultants will prepare for, attend, and
facilitate one event with City personnel to Task 2 1 Development of Critical
initiate the project. Events may be combined or Inputs
separated into a series of meetings with
involved internal stakeholders. The purpose of this task is to develop the
TASK 1.2 1 ASSESSMENT OF PREVAILING FEES necessary foundation for subsequent
quantitative analysis. We will focus much of our
Prior to project kick-off, ClearSource will initial work to develop the body of data that will
evaluate prevailing schedules of fees under inform every downstream element of the
review. Assessment will include subjective project.
effectiveness of current structures, in such
terms as perceived cost recovery, perceived TASK 2.1 GATHER, ANALYZE, AND DEVELOP
equity among different applicants/projects, FINANCIAL DATA
alignment of fee categories with the manner in Consultants will access detailed budget data
which work is performed currently, perceived or from City staff and publicly available resources
known competitiveness in the region, feasibility to describe:
and accuracy of billing within current
technology or practices, and other Revenues:Our preference is to examine a
considerations. three- to five-year history of fee-related
TASK 1.3 1 INITIAL FEE STRUCTURE revenues at the lowest level of detail
REMODELING possible.To the extent applicable,
fund/reserve performance will be included.
After project kick-off, ClearSource will draft an personnel Costs and Organization:This
initial fee schedule, with categories and includes listing of full-time equivalent
proposed charge bases only, stemming from employees, salary and benefit costs, roles
initial conversations, proposed solutions based and lines of reporting, part-time personnel,
on industry standards or regional influences,or and contracted personnel.
initial concepts suggested by ClearSource.This
initial fee schedule will be used as the basis for = Operating Costs: Line-item expenditures
developing critical data inputs in Task 2; will be examined from the currently
CLEARSOURCE proposal to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON REACH SECTION 5
PROPOSED" • '
adopted budget. Additional examination of department to enable review and eventual
periodic expenses or capital investments concurrence.
will be researched. Fee schedules for any TASK 2.4 1 ACQUIRE AND ANALYZE
contacted personnel will be acquired and VOLUMETRIC STATISTICS FOR SERVICES
interpreted. And, internal charges or
estimation for central services and/or Consultants will gather from departmental
general governmental overhead will be personnel any existing data sets that will inform
included. workload/activity levels for the fee-related
services under review. This includes data such
TASK 2.2 1 GATHER, ANALYZE, AND DEVELOP as numbers of applications and/or permits
ANNUAL LABOR TIME opened, in process, and closed over a pre-
determined time period. Project attributes,
Consultants will determine availability of any such as valuations or other sizing may be
existing labor time-tracking information within necessary. Acquisition of statistical information
the Department.With or without tracked data, from City databases will likely be requested
ClearSource will conduct individual or group throughout the study as issues for further
interviews using a questionnaire structure analysis arise.
developed for this study to enable individual
contributors to estimate a distribution of their TASK 2.5 1 RECONCILE ESTIMATES AND
annual time across core functions of service. KNOWN DATA
Upon implementing time estimates developed
To the degree possible,ClearSource will
through this process, ClearSource will follow-up
attempt to reconcile the body of information
remotely with any individuals where further
used: annual time, service time estimates, and
information is warranted.Annual labor time
profiles will be circulated to project leads service volumes,to ensure a reasonable
portrayal of workload and related costs for
and/or management within the department to these services.
enable review and eventual concurrence.
TASK 2.3 1 GATHER, ANALYZE,AND DEVELOP Task 3 1 Cost of Service Analysis
SERVICE TIMES The purpose of this task is to generate the
Consultants will determine availability of any quantitative analyses that comprise the "cost of
existing labor time-tracking information for service' basis required by California law for
different fee-related service categories. With or cities to impose these fees as a matter of City
without tracked data, ClearSource will circulate Council discretion. The result of this series of
a questionnaire to appropriate personnel, analysis is the maximum fee amount that may
linked to the remodeled fee structure be imposed as a fee for service.
developed in Task 1, to estimate average or a TASK 3.1 1 FULLY BURDENED HOURLY RATE
range of service times for fee-related services. MODEL
Where information is under-developed with
staff input, ClearSource will apply our industry ClearSource will develop a model to compute
experience to populate the analysis. Service fully burdened hourly rates for work performed
time estimates will be circulated to project in each division and/or department contributing
leads and/or management within the to the fee-related services under review. (It is
possible that direct service providers exist
CLEARSOURCE Proposal to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SECTION 5
PROPOSED" • '
outside the responsible department for a structured to follow any proposed remodeled
particular fee category. To portray an accurate fee structure,as well as any additional services
"full cost of service,"time for each contributor for which new fees will be considered.
should be considered, unless a separate
The cost of service model will enable
revenue stream is in place for those other
comparison to existing fee levels to determine
divisions/departments.)
prevailing cost recovery levels. From that point,
Fully burdened hourly rates will be developed internal discussions may ensue as to
three ways: as a composite rate for the appropriate or desired changes to fees and fee
participating division, composite rates for levels to enhance cost recovery, if in line with
classes(subsets)of contributors within each City policies,goals, or values.
participating division, and individual rates for
each contributor. Rates will also be expressed in The cost of service model will also structured
multiple ways: per available hour, per to enable calculation revenue impacts, if
productive hour,and per direct service hour to adequate data is available.
enable flexibility in how the City prefers to Task 4 1 Fee Development and
value increments of time.
Impact Analysis
The ClearSource model will be built to illustrate
the "full cost of service," encompassing labor The purpose of this task is to develop the
costs, non-labor operating costs,departmental updated schedule of fees for Citywide direct
administration, central services/general services.This task will be influenced by the cost
governmental administration, periodic of service results developed in Task 3, regional
investments, and a reserve funding competiveness, and local values and/or City
requirement, if applicable.These costs will also policy.
be expressed by function of service within each TASK 4.1 1 REGIONAL FEE COMPARISON
division.The ClearSource model will enable the
City to include or exclude these cost layers in its ClearSource will prepare a limited-scope
final outcome, should current or eventual policy comparison of fees to up to ten municipalities
direct away from full cost recovery. selected by the City, neighboring or elsewhere
in California. Comparison will be limited to fee
Finally, the ClearSource model will be able to categories of particular interest and will be best
compare total annual cost of service for each accommodated in areas, such as development
division against annual revenues available to review, by creating profiles for an array of
provide a global view of cost recovery for "typical" projects in the community. Rather
programs.This can inform any overall revenue than comparing fee to fee, in many cases,
impacts that may be warranted. identifying attributes for a sample project
TASK 3.2 1 ACTIVITY COST OF SERVICE MODEL subject to multiple fees is a more meaningful
comparison.
ClearSource will develop a model to compute
the cost of service at the activity level for fee- TASK 4.2 1 COST RECOVERY POLICY
related services.This will involve applying fully Consultants will work with departmental
burdened hourly rates to service time estimates management to develop targeted cost recovery
and incorporating project-specific direct at the activity level for eventual proposal to the
expenses applicable.The analysis will be
CLEARSOURCE Proposal to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SECTION 5
PROPOSED WORK PLAN
City Council. Cost recovery targets will be tools developed throughout the study for the
applied to activity costs of service to inform a City's ownership and future use.
proposed fee amount. Subsidy amounts will be
TASK 5.1 1 DRAFT REPORT
identified.
TASK 4.3 1 FEE SCHEDULE ClearSource will prepare a narrative description
of the study,describing key data and
Consultants will develop a master fee schedule assumptions,cost of service outcomes, fee
for the City, useful in presenting proposals,as proposals, and impacts.The report will include
well as communicating fee descriptions,fee tables and charts to explain findings, and it will
amounts, and charge bases to other City include the complete quantitative analysis as
departments,who may have responsibility for the justification for proposed fees. Reports will
maintaining Citywide schedules of fees. If be issued in portable document format(PDF)
desired, the master fee schedule developed can for digital distribution and any necessary
also include a tool for subsequent annual printing by the City.
inflationary adjustments to the established fee
It is expected that City personnel will review an
structures.
initial iteration of the draft report, and
TASK 4.4 1 COMPARATIVE FEE IMPACTS ClearSource will modify it before it becomes a
Where fee structures are remodeled document delivered to the City Council and
extensively, ClearSource will prepare targeted available to the public.
schedules comparing changes to fees, TASK 5.2 1 PRESENTATION/SUMMARY
individually and for a selection of sample MATERIALS
projects. This comparison assists in presenting
and communicating changes to fee structure, ClearSource will develop presentation or
and also, it enables further testing of the summary packet far use inn communicating
reasonableness and accuracy of substantial Proposals to the City Council and any
stakeholders.
changes to fee approach.
TASK 4.5 1 REVENUE IMPACTS TASK 5.3 1 STAFF REPORT AND NOTICING
ASSISTANCE
Upon finalizing fee proposals, ClearSource will
attempt to quantify revenue impacts of ClearSource will assist City staff in the
proposals, depending on data availability and preparation of the staff report delivered to the
City Council as part of the normal agenda
reliability on past workload at the activity level.
Subsidies by other funds will be identified. If process. Consultant will also assist in the
applicable, fund/reserve performance will be drafting of a notice of the public hearing at
projected, as feasible from available data. which fee proposals will be considered for
approval.
Task 5 1 Reporting and Deliverable TASK 5.4 1 FINAL REPORT
Tools
Upon review and feedback from the City
The purpose of this task is to provide the formal Council, consultants will revise the draft report
documentation encompassing the work and and accompanying fee proposals to incorporate
outcomes of the study, as well as deliver the direction received from Councilmembers. The
CLEARSOURCE proposal to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SECTION 5
PROPOSED WORK PLAN
final report will be issued for the City's public In addition to the project kick-off event
hearing process for implementation of fee described in Task 1, ClearSource anticipates
proposals. Reports will be issued in PDF for additional site visits to engage with
digital distribution and any necessary printing departmental personnel, such as:
by the City beyond the requested bound and
unbound copies delivered by consultants. = Events to develop data, particularly annual
time from individual contributors.
TASK 5.5 i MODEL/WORK PAPER DELIVERY
An interim review session upon initial
Upon issuance of the final report,ClearSource completion of the cost of service analysis.
will deliver editable versions of all models,
documentation, and associated work papers to A second interim review session to review
the City for future use. Models will be delivered the initial iteration of the draft report.
in Microsoft Excel and PDF. Documentation will TASK 6.2 i CITY COUNCIL INTERACTION
be delivered in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
and in PDF. Additional work papers developed ClearSource anticipates two events with the
will be delivered in the format in which they City Council:
were created and in PDF. One meeting to present the draft report
Task 6 1 Engagement and receive feedback and direction on
proposals.
The purpose of this task is to facilitate a A public hearing to adopt the proposed fees
meaningful level of interaction between contained in the final report.
consultants, City personnel, and City
Councilmembers with the goal of successful Consultants will prepare materials for these
approval, implementation, and ongoing sessions, present the study, and respond to City
maintenance of study proposals. Council inquiries and/or enable Councilmember
TASK 6.1 1 DEPARTMENTAL INTERACTION dialogue with supplemental information.
CLEARSOURCE WORK PLAN
USER AND REGULATORY FEE STUDY (YEARS TWO AND THREE)
ClearSource presents the following step-by-step schedule and pre-established dates, and data
work plan to complete the Fee Schedule collection and development procedures.
Updates in subsequent fiscal years envisioned
by the City of Huntington Beach. TASK 1.1 PROTECT KICK-OFF
Consultants will prepare for, attend, and
Task 1 1 Study Orientation facilitate one event with City personnel to
The purpose of this task is to generate common initiate the project. Events may be combined or
understanding of objectives, known issues that separated into a series of meetings with
must be addressed by study end, participant involved internal stakeholders.
roles, expected procedural requirements,
CLEARSOURCE Proposal to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SECTION 5
"PROPOSED • ' PLAN
TASK 1.2 1 FEE SCHEDULE ASSESSMENT Task 4 1 Fee Schedule Update
After project kick-off, ClearSource will draft an The purpose of this task is to develop the
initial fee schedule, following the City's existing updated schedule of fees for Citywide direct
formats and content, and flagging fees eligible services. Existing formats of the fee schedule
for inflationary or other adjustments identified will be retained, and it is expected that prior
through project commencement meetings. cost recovery policy will be targeted, with select
Task 2 1 Development of Critical exceptions were identified and justified.
Inputs Task 5 1 Reporting and Deliverable
The purpose of this task is to develop the Tools
necessary foundation for preparing a The purpose of this task is to provide the formal
condensed update to Citywide user and documentation encompassing the work and
regulatory fee schedules for the 2018-2019 outcomes of the effort.
Fiscal year.
TASK 5.1 1 DRAFT MEMORANDUM OF FEE
TASK 2.1 1 DEVELOP UNIFORM INFLATIONARY PROPOSALS
FACTOR
ClearSource will prepare a narrative description
Consistent with prevailing City code and/or of the effort, describing key data and
industry best practices,consultants will assumptions and fee proposals. The report will
generate the uniform inflationary factor that be issued in memorandum format and will be
will be applied to eligible fees across the issued in portable document format(PDF) for
Citywide fee schedules. digital distribution and any necessary printing
TASK 2.2 1 DEVELOP ALTERNATIVE by the City.
INFLATIONARY FACTOR FOR EXCEPTED FEE It is expected that City personnel will review an
CATEGORIES initial iteration of the draft memorandum, and
For any areas requiring or deemed eligible, ClearSource will modify it before it becomes a
ClearSource will develop alternative inflationary document delivered to the City Council and
factors in targeted program areas and/or fee available to the public.
sections. TASK 5.2 1 PRESENTATION/SUMMARY
Task 3 1 Minor Cost of Service MATERIALS
Analysis ClearSource will develop a presentation or
summary packet for use in communicating
For minor changes necessitated by the City in proposals to the City Council and any
select fee categories, ClearSource will develop stakeholders.
abbreviated quantitative analysis to support
small changes in accordance with previously TASK 5.3 1 STAFF REPORT AND NOTICING
established cost of service methods for those ASSISTANCE
categories. ClearSource will assist City staff in the
preparation of the staff report delivered to the
City Council as part of the normal agenda
CLEARSOURCE Proposal to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SECTION 5
PROPOSED" • '
process.Consultant will also assist in the consultants, City personnel, and City
drafting of a notice of the public hearing at Councilmembers with the goal of successful
which fee proposals will be considered for approval, implementation, and ongoing
approval. maintenance of study proposals.
TASK 5.4 I FINAL MEMORANDUM OF FEE TASK 6.1 1 DEPARTMENTAL INTERACTION
CHANGES
In addition to the project kick-off event
Upon review and feedback from the City described in Task 1,ClearSource anticipates one
Council, consultants will revise the draft additional site visits to engage with
memorandum and accompanying fee proposals departmental personnel to review the initial
to incorporate direction received from iteration of the memorandum of fee proposals.
Councilmembers. The final memorandum will
be issued for the City's public hearing process TASK 6.2 j CITY COUNCIL INTERACTION
for implementation of fee proposals. It will be ClearSource anticipates two events with the
issued in PDF for digital distribution and any City Council:
necessary printing by the City.
One meeting to present the draft
TASK 5.5 1 MODEL/WORK PAPER DELIVERY memorandum of fee proposals and receive
ClearSource will deliver editable versions of all feedback and direction.
models, documentation, and associated work A public hearing to adopt the proposed fees
papers to the City for future use. Models will be contained in the final memorandum.
delivered in Microsoft Excel and PDF.
Documentation will be delivered in Microsoft Consultants will prepare materials for these
Word and PowerPoint and in PDF. sessions, present the fee update effort,and
respond to City Council inquiries and/or enable
Task 6 1 Engagement Councilmember dialogue with supplemental
information.
The purpose of this task is to facilitate a
meaningful level of interaction between
PROJECT SCHEDULE
For the initial year of the three-year project, Exhibit 6 illustrates the estimated time for
ClearSource forecasts to deliver final draft completion of our previously described work
reporting for the Cost Allocation Plan and User plan tasks,timing of deliverables, and a sample
and Regulatory Fee Study 120 days from timeline for implementation procedures.
project commencement. These reporting
documents will enable final presentation,final It important to note that California law
edits based on management and/or legislative requires a 60-day period after City Council
review and input, and any necessary public approval (public hearing) before modified
procedure thereafter along the City's timeline and/or new development review fees may go
into effect.
and legislative priorities.
CLEARSOURCE Proposal to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON REACH SECTION 5
PROPOSED" • '
COVID•19 & FUTURE CONDITIONS j During the the work and proceedings of the project and
COVID-19 pandemic response and its aftermath, implementation of its results. We will be guided
the ClearSource consulting team will remain by the City on its preferred operations with
flexible to serve the City within the formats it respect to these event formats,
prefers and requires, as our society adapts and
reacts to changing stay-at-home orders,social From our perspective, the adaptations needed
distancing guidelines, and the changing to work within changing COVID-19 protocols
and the evolution of agency workplaces should
workplace emerging from pandemic operations.
have no diminishing effect on our team's
We will accommodate either in-person and performance or expected schedule of the
onsite events when needed and participate in study.
or facilitate live video conferencing to conduct
CLEARSOURCE Proposal to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SECTION S
PROPOSED" • '
EXHIBIT 6 1 PROJECT TIMELINE FOR THE
COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND USER AND REGULATORY FEE STUDY
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Cost Allocation Plan(Year One
1 Study Or"entat.on -
2 Development of Critical Inputs
3 Cost Al!otat,on Model
S Reporting and Deliverable Tools
5 Engagement
with City personnel
w,th City Council ri
User and Rernlatory Fee Study[Year Oncj
I Study On entat-.on -
2 Development of Critical Inputs
3 Cost of Service Analysis
a Fee Development and Impact analysis
5 Reporting and Deliverable Tools -
6 Formal Engagement
w,th City Personnel
with City Council
Fee Schedule update lwbseouent YeaJ
1 Study Orientation -
2 Development of Critical Inputs -
3 Minor Cost of Service Analysis -
a Fee Schedule Update
5 Reporting and Deliyerable Tools _
6 Formal Engagement.
with City Personnel _
with City Count.1 �.
Engagement event,tentative liming shown(actuat timing to De derecmmed at project Commencement)
* Delivery of final draft report,ready for legrslative approval procedures and Public rev,ew
CLEARSOURCE Proposal to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SECTION S
COST PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT B
EKH IBIT 7 1COST DETAIL BY STUDY TASK FOR THE
COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND USER AND REGULATORY FEE STUDY
M
Cost Allocation Plan(Year One)
1 Study Orientation 2 $165 $ 330
2 Development of Critical Inputs 12 $165 $ 1,980
3 Cost Al location Model 30 $165 $ 4,950
4 Reporting and Del iverable Tools and Training 8 $165 $ 1,320
5 Engagement 4 $165 $ 660
t
User and Reeulatory Fee Study(Year Two)
1 Study Orientation 12 $165 $ 1,980
2 Development of Critical Inputs 24 $165 $ 3960
3 Cost of Service Analysis 8o $165 $ 13,200
4 Fee Development and Impact Analysis 60 $165 S 9,900
5 Reporting and Del iverable Tools and Tra ining 28 $165 S 4,620
6 Engagement 20 $165 $ 3,300
User and Regulatory Fee Study 224 $ 36,960
Total for Comprehensive Study(Year One) :r $ 46,200
Fee Schedule Update(Year Two)
1 Study Orientation 2 $165 $ 330
2 Development of Critical Inputs 4 $165 $ 660
3 Minor Cost of Service Analysis 4 $165 $ 660
4 Fee Schedule Update 12 $165 $ 1980
5 Reporting and Deliverable Tools and Training B $165 $ 1,320
6 Formal Engagement 8 $165 $ 1,320
Fee Schedule Update(Year Two) 38 5 6,270
Fee Schedule Update(Year Three
1 Study Orientation 2 $165 $ 330
2 Development of Critical Inputs 4 $165 $ 660
3 Minor Cost of Service Analysis 4 $165 $ 660
4 Fee Schedule Update 12 $165 S 1.980
5 Reporting and Deliverable Tools and Training 8 $165 5 1.320
6 Formal Engagement 8 $165 $ 1.320
Total"Not-to-Exceed"for the Project(Three Years) 356 5 Fee Schedule Update(Year Three) 38 S 6,270
CLEARSOURCE Proposal to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SECTION 6
EXHIBIT "B"
Payment Schedule (Hourly Payment)
A. Hourly Rate
CONSULTANT'S fees for such services shall be based upon the following hourly rate and cost
schedule:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT B
B. Travel. Charges for time during travel are not reimbursable
C. Billin
1. All billing shall be done monthly in fifteen (15) minute increments and matched to an
appropriate breakdown of' the time that was taken to perform that work and who
performed it.
2. Each month's bill should include a total to date. That total should provide, at a glance,
the total fees and costs incurred to date for the project.
3. A copy of memoranda, letters. reports, calculations and other documentation prepared
by CONSULTANT may be required to 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 monthly payment due.
Such invoice shall:
A) Reference this Agreement;
B) Describe the services performed:
C) Show the total amount of the payment due:
D) 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
E) 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 performance by CONSULTANT is in. or has been brought
into compliance, or until this Agreement has expired or is terminated as provided
herein.
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Exhibit B
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 performance of the remainder of this Agreement.
Exhibit B
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other than the rendering of or the failure to render whether or not such negligence has been assumed
by you in a contract or agreement.
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enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. (This agreement applies only to the
extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.)
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because of payments we make for injury or damage arising out of your ongoing operations or your worts dome
under a contract with that person or organization and included in the'products-completed operations hazard".
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AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AND
CLEARSOURCE FINANCIAL CONSULTING
PREAMBLE
This Agreement is entered into as of the City's execution date (Effective Date) between
the City of Santa Clara, California, a chartered California municipal corporation (City)
and ClearSource Financial Consulting, a California corporation (Contractor). City and
Contractor may be referred to individually as a 'Party" or collectively as the "Parties" or
the "Parties to this Agreement."
RECITALS
A. City desires to secure the services more fully described in this Agreement, at
Exhibit A, entitled "Scope of Services";
B. Contractor represents that it, and its subcontractors, if any, have the professional
qualifications, expertise, necessary licenses and desire to provide certain goods
and/or required services of the quality and type which meet objectives and
requirements of City; and,
C. The Parties have specified herein the terms and conditions under which such
services will be provided and paid for.
The Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS
The documents forming the entire Agreement between City and Contractor shall
consist of these Terms and Conditions and the following Exhibits, which are
hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference:
Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Fees
Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements
This Agreement, including the Exhibits set forth above, contains all the
agreements, representations and understandings of the Parties, and supersedes
and replaces any previous agreements, representations and understandings,
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whether oral or written. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions
of any of the Exhibits and the Terms and Conditions, the Terms and Conditions
shall govern and control.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT
Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement or unless this paragraph is
subsequently modified by a written amendment to this Agreement, the term of
this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and terminate on December 31 .
2023.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Contractor shall perform those Services specified in Exhibit A within the time
stated in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence.
4. WARRANTY
Contractor expressly warrants that all materials and services covered by this
Agreement shall be fit for the purpose intended, shall be free from defect and
shall conform to the specifications, requirements and instructions upon which this
Agreement is based. Contractor agrees to promptly replace or correct any
incomplete, inaccurate or defective Services at no further cost to City when
defects are due to the negligence, errors or omissions of Contractor. If Contractor
fails to promptly correct or replace materials or services, City may make
corrections or replace materials or services and charge Contractor for the cost
incurred by City.
5. QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR - STANDARD OF CARE
Contractor represents and maintains that it has the expertise in the professional
calling necessary to perform the Services, and its duties and obligations,
expressed and implied, contained herein, and City expressly relies upon
Contractor's representations regarding its skills and knowledge. Contractor shall
perform such Services and duties in conformance to and consistent with the
professional standards of a specialist in the same discipline in the State of
California.
6. CONFLICT OF INTEREST (FORM 700)
In accordance with the California Political Reform Act (Government Code section
81000 et seq.) and the City's Conflict of Interest Code, Contractor shall cause
each person who will be principally responsible for providing the service and
deliverables under this Agreement as having to file a Form 700 to do each of the
following:
A. Complete and file the Form 700 no later than thirty (30) calendar days
after the date the person begins performing services under the Agreement
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and all subsequent Form 700s in conformance with the requirements
specified in the California Political Reform Act; and
B. File the Form 700 with the City's Clerk Office.
7. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT
In consideration for Contractor's complete performance of Services, City shall
pay Contractor for all materials provided and Services rendered by Contractor in
accordance with Exhibit B, entitled "SCHEDULE OF FEES." The maximum
compensation of this Agreement is set forth in Exhibit B, which is subject to
budget appropriations and includes all payments that may be authorized for
Services and for expenses, supplies, materials and equipment required to
perform the Services. All work performed or materials provided in excess of the
maximum compensation shall be at Contractor's expense. Contractor shall not
be entitled to any payment above the maximum compensation under any
circumstance.
8. TERMINATION
A. Termination for Convenience. City shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement, without cause or penalty, by giving not less than Thirty (30)
days' prior written notice to Contractor.
B. Termination for Default. If Contractor fails to perform any of its material
obligations under this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies
provided by law, City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon
written notice to Contractor.
C. Upon termination, each Party shall assist the other in arranging an orderly
transfer and close-out of services. As soon as possible following the notice
of termination, but no later than ten (10) days after the notice of
termination, Contractor will deliver to City all City information or material
that Contractor has in its possession.
9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
City and Contractor bind themselves, their successors and assigns to all
covenants of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be assigned or
transferred without the prior written approval of City. Contractor shall not hire
subcontractors without express written permission from City.
Contractor shall be as fully responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its
subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as
Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by it.
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10. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
This Agreement shall not be construed to be an agreement for the benefit of any
third party or parties and no third party or parties shall have any claim or right of
action under this Agreement for any cause whatsoever.
11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor and all person(s) employed by or contracted with Contractor to furnish
labor and/or materials under this Agreement are independent contractors and do
not act as agent(s) or employee(s) of City. Contractor has full rights to manage
its employees in their performance of Services under this Agreement.
12. CONFIDENTIALITY OF MATERIAL
All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, manufacturing procedures, data,
drawings, descriptions, documents, discussions or other information developed
or received by or for Contractor and all other written information submitted to
Contractor in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held
confidential by Contractor and shall not, without the prior written consent of City,
be used for any purposes other than the performance of the Services nor be
disclosed to an entity not connected with performance of the Services. Nothing
furnished to Contractor which is otherwise known to Contractor or becomes
generally known to the related industry shall be deemed confidential.
13. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIAL
All material, which shall include, but not be limited to, data, sketches, tracings,
drawings, plans, diagrams, quantities, estimates, specifications, proposals, tests,
maps, calculations, photographs, reports, designs, technology, programming,
works of authorship and other material developed, collected, prepared or caused
to be prepared under this Agreement shall be the property of City but Contractor
may retain and use copies thereof. City shall not be limited in any way or at any
time in its use of said material. However, Contractor shall not be responsible for
damages resulting from the use of said material for work other than Project,
including, but not limited to, the release of this material to third parties.
14. RIGHT OF CITY TO INSPECT RECORDS OF CONTRACTOR
City, through its authorized employees, representatives or agents shall have the
right during the term of this Agreement and for four (4) years from the date of
final payment for goods or services provided under this Agreement, to audit the
books and records of Contractor for the purpose of verifying any and all charges
made by Contractor in connection with Contractor compensation under this
Agreement, including termination of Contractor. Contractor agrees to maintain
sufficient books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles to establish the correctness of all charges submitted to City. Any
expenses not so recorded shall be disallowed by City. Contractor shall bear the
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cost of the audit if the audit determines that there has been a substantial billing
deviation in excess of five (5) percent adverse to the City.
Contractor shall submit to City any and all reports concerning its performance
under this Agreement that may be requested by City in writing. Contractor agrees
to assist City in meeting City's reporting requirements to the State and other
agencies with respect to Contractor's Services hereunder.
15. HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION
A. To the extent permitted by law. Contractor agrees to protect, defend, hold
harmless and indemnify City, its City Council, commissions, officers,
employees, volunteers and agents from and against any claim, injury,
liability, loss, cost, and/or expense or damage, including all costs and
attorney's fees in providing a defense to any such claim or other action,
and whether sounding in law, contract, tort, or equity, in any manner
arising from, or alleged to arise in whole or in part from, or in any way
connected with the Services performed by Contractor pursuant to this
Agreement — including claims of any kind by Contractor's employees or
persons contracting with Contractor to perform any portion of the Scope of
Services — and shall expressly include passive or active negligence by
City connected with the Services. However, the obligation to indemnify
shall not apply if such liability is ultimately adjudicated to have arisen
through the sole active negligence or sole willful misconduct of City. the
obligation to defend is not similarly limited.
B. Contractor's obligation to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless in
full City and City's employees, shall specifically extend to any and all
employment-related claims of any type brought by employees,
contractors, subcontractors or other agents of Contractor, against City
(either alone, orjointly with Contractor), regardless of venue/jurisdiction in
which the claim is brought and the manner of relief sought.
C. To the extent Contractor is obligated to provide health insurance coverage
to its employees pursuant to the Affordable Care Act ("Act") and/or any
other similar federal or state law, Contractor warrants that it is meeting its
obligations under the Act and will fully indemnify and hold harmless City
for any penalties, fines, adverse rulings, or tax payments associated with
Contractor's responsibilities, under the Act.
16. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
During the term of this Agreement, and for any time period set forth in Exhibit C,
Contractor shall provide and maintain in full force and effect, at no cost to City,
insurance policies as set forth in Exhibit C.
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17. WAIVER
Contractor agrees that waiver by City of any one or more of the conditions of
performance under this Agreement shall not be construed as waiver(s) of any
other condition of performance under this Agreement. Neither City's review,
acceptance nor payments for any of the Services required under this Agreement
shall be constructed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or
of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
18. NOTICES
All notices to the Parties shall, unless otherwise requested in writing, be sent to
City addressed as follows:
City of Santa Clara
Attention: Finance Department
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
and by e-mail at MMcCahan@SantaClaraCA.gov, and
manager@santaclaraca.gov
And to Contractor addressed as follows:
ClearSource Financial Consulting
7960 B Soquel Drive, Suite 363
Aptos, CA 95003
and by e-mail at tmadsen@clearsourcefinancial.com
The workday the e-mail was sent shall control the date notice was deemed given.
An e-mail transmitted after 1:00 p.m. on a Friday shall be deemed to have been
transmitted on the following business day.
19. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the federal,
state and local government, including but not limited to "The Code of the City of
Santa Clara, California" ("SCCC"). In particular, Contractor's attention is called to
the regulations regarding Campaign Contributions (SCCC Chapter 2.130),
Lobbying (SCCC Chapter 2.155), Minimum Wage (SCCC Chapter 3,20),
Business Tax'Certificate (SCCC section 3.40.060), and Food and Beverage
Service Worker Retention (SCCC Chapter 9.60), as such Chapters or Sections
may be amended from time to time or renumbered. Additionally Contractor has
read and agrees to comply with City's Ethical Standards
(http://santaclaraca.gov/home/showdocument?id=58299).
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20. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Contractor certifies that to the best of its knowledge, no City officer, employee or
authorized representative has any financial interest in the business of Contractor
and that no person associated with Contractor has any interest, direct or indirect,
which could conflict with the faithful performance of this Agreement. Contractor is
familiar with the provisions of California Government Code section 87100 and
following, and certifies that it does not know of any facts which would violate
these code provisions. Contractor will advise City if a conflict arises.
21. FAIR EMPLOYMENT
Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, sex, color, religion, religious creed, national origin,
ancestry, age, gender, marital status, physical disability, mental disability,
medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression,
gender identity, military and veteran status, or ethnic background, in violation of
federal, state or local law.
22. NO USE OF CITY NAME OR EMBLEM
Contractor shall not use City's name, insignia, or emblem, or distribute any
information related to services under this Agreement in any magazine, trade
paper, newspaper or other medium without express written consent of City.
23. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the statutes
and laws of the State of California. The venue of any suit filed by either Party
shall be vested in the state courts of the County of Santa Clara, or if appropriate,
in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, San Jose,
California.
24. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
In case any one or more of the provisions in this Agreement shall, for any reason,
be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, it shall not affect the
validity of the other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
25. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may only be modified by a written amendment duly authorized
and executed by the Parties to this Agreement.
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26. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts each of which shall be
deemed to be an original, but both of which shall constitute one and the same
instrument
The Parties acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement as
evidenced by the following signatures of their duly authorized representatives
CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
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CLEARSOURCE FINANCIAL CONSULTING
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Title: President _
Principal Place of 7960 B Soquel Drive, Suite 363
Business Address: Aptos. CA 95003
Email Address: tmadsen clearsourcefinancial.00m
Telephone: _L831) 2B8-0608
Fax 8( 31) 684-7646
"CONTRACTOR"
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Services to be performed for the City by the Contractor under this Agreement are
set forth below.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Contractor shall prepare and deliver an Overhead Cost Allocation Plan (CAP)
by March 31, 2021 . and a Comprehensive Cost of Services Study by no later
than April 15, 2021 , and biennially thereafter by February 15th, as set forth
herein.
1.2. To the extent not inconsistent with this Agreement between the City and
Contractor including this Scope of Services, the City's SOQ # 20-21-30
(including subsequent updates), Contractor's proposal response dated
October 29, 2020 and Contractor's oral demonstration materials dated
November 30, 2020 are hereby incorporated by reference herein, and shall
supplement this Scope of Services and be subject to the terms and conditions
of the Agreement.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1. Overhead Cost Allocation Plan
2.1.1. Contractor shall work with City staff to define the purpose, uses, and
goals for a CAP, ensuring that the development of the plan will be
both accurate and appropriate for the City's current needs.
2.1.2. Contractor shall develop a Cost Allocation Model for calculating the
full costs of providing each City service. The requirements of the
model shall allow for the following:
2.1.2.1. The addition or removal of direct and overhead costs so
that the overhead cost allocation plan can be developed
from a simple plan to a progressively more inclusive plan.
2.1.2.2. The ability for City staff to continuously update the model
and overhead cost allocation plan from year-to-year as the
organizational structure changes and the costs change.
2.1.2.3. Model shall segregate separate overhead rates for
Stadium Authority General and Administrative costs and
Information Technology Internal Services Fund allocations.
2.1.3. Contractor shall work with the Finance Department in developing
service provisions, cost categories and allocation criteria for current
and future programs.
2.1.4. Contractor shall make recommendations to the Finance Department
regarding the inclusion or deletion of cost categories for current and
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future programs based upon industry best practices and applicable
law.
2.1.5. Contractor shall meet individually with City Departments that provide
support services to other City Departments, explaining the overall
process and gathering information about the services provided by the
department to the other City Departments.
2.1.6. Contractor shall submit to City a Draft Cost Allocation Plan and
participate in up to three presentations to City staff and the City
Council, as deemed necessary by City. This may include answering
questions that may arise from City Council presentation or general
public outreach questions regarding methodology or development of
the Draft. Contractor will collect and respond to comments and
concerns from the City and incorporate those comments into the
Final Cost Allocation Plan as directed by the City.
2.1.7. Prior to printing the final report, Contractor will provide City with a
PDF of the final report. City will review the final report in PDF prior to
requesting Contractor to print five (5) bound copies and one (1)
unbound copy, as well as electronic copies in both Microsoft Word
and PDF.
2.1.8. Consult with City staff should the need arise to defend the overhead
cost allocation plan as a result of audits or other challenges.
2.2. Comprehensive Cost of Services Study
2.2.1. Contractor shall conduct a comprehensive review of the City's fee
and rate structure with the goal of establishing a consistent and
objectively based fee and rate structure that meets the needs of the
City and citizenry.
2.2.1.1. Each fiscal year, the City adopts a Municipal Fee
Schedule. This schedule includes all charges established
via license, permit fees, selected utility charges, and any
other charges for goods and services and use of City-
owned or operated facilities. Each City department has its
own set of fees and/or charges that pertain to the services
that department provides. The most current Municipal Fee
Schedule can be found here:
https://www.santaclaraca.gov/home/showdocument?id=67
706.
2.2.2. Contractor shall meet with City staff and conduct interviews as
needed to gain an understanding of the City's processes, operations,
and types of services offered by each department.
2.2.3. Contractor shall identify, document, and include in the report to the
City the total cost of providing each City service consistent with all
applicable laws, statutes, rules, and regulations governing the
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collection of fees, rates, and charges by public entities. Total cost
can include, but is not limited to, staff time spent on providing the
service as well as usage of materials, supplies, or City-owned
equipment. The staff time shall be broken down by position
classification and the amount of time.
2.2.4. Contractor shall utilize the Overhead Cost Allocation Plan to
calculate the indirect costs of providing City services, where
applicable.
2.2.5. Contractor shall compare service costs with existing recovery levels.
This should include any service area where the City is currently
charging for services as well as areas where the City should charge
for services.
2.2.6. Contractor shall review the current adopted fee schedule and make a
recommendation on the cost recovery percentage and subsidy level.
Contractor shall identify the fees and charges necessary to recover
100% of the City's costs for each City service and the associated
percent change in the fee to achieve 100% cost recovery. Contractor
shall identify any restrictions that would prohibit the City from
recovering its full costs for a particular fee and any policy decisions to
set fees at less than cost recovery based on factors such as market
conditions, accessibility goals, and fee comparisons to surrounding
local jurisdictions. The analysis should include the rationale for
recommended changes to the fees and charges, whether an
increase or decrease. The identification of new fees and charges
should also be explained.
2.2.7. Contractor's final product will be a report that identifies the current
fee(s) and recommended fee(s). The report must also identify
percentage change, cost recovery percentage, and fee comparisons
with other cities in Santa Clara County or cities that are comparable
to the City of Santa Clara. If the fees and charges recommendation
vary greatly from comparable jurisdictions, please provide
explanation and background as to the variance.
2.2.8. Contractor shall participate in up to three presentations to City staff
and the City Council, as deemed necessary by City. This may include
answering questions that may arise from City Council presentation or
general public outreach questions regarding methodology or
development of the Draft. Contractor will collect and respond to
comments and concerns from the City and incorporate those
comments into the final report as directed by the City.
2.2.9. Prior to printing the final report, Contractor will provide City with a
PDF of the final report. City will review the final report in PDF prior to
requesting Contractor to print twelve (12) bound copies and one (1)
unbound copy, and provide electronic copies in PDF, Microsoft Word,
and/or Microsoft Excel.
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2.3. Support
2.3.1. Contractor shall be available to City staff should the need arise to
defend the final report and address any recommended changes to
the fees and charges as a result of audits or other challenges.
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF FEES
1. MAXIMUM COMPENSATION
1.1. The maximum compensation the City will pay the Contractor for all
professional fees, costs and expenses provided under this Agreement shall
not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) during the term of the
Agreement, subject to the annual appropriation of funds.
1.2. Any additional professional fees, costs and expenses requested by the City
that would exceed the preceding maximum amount will be addressed in an
Amendment to the Agreement.
2. FEES
2.1. Fiscal Year 2020-21
Contractor shall deliver a full overhead cost allocation plan and a cost of
service-based master schedule of Citywide user and regulatory fees for a firm
fixed price of $49,950 as set forth below.
Description Fixed Price
Overhead Cost Allocation Plan $18,000
Comprehensive Cost of Services Study $31,950
Total $49,950
2.2. Subsequent Biennial Updates. Should the City request Contractor to
perform subsequent biennial updates of the work, rates and maximum
consulting fees will be mutually negotiated at that time. Contractor shall obtain
written approval from the City prior to commencing any updates to the cost
allocation plan and cost of services master schedule.
3. RATES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.1. For the personnel specifically assigned to the project, the following hourly
rates will only be utilized to the extent the City requests Contractor to perform
services outside the defined scope of services.
Description Hourly Rate
Project Manager $150 per hour
Principal Consultant $150 per hour
Senior Consultant $150 per hour
3.2. The above hourly rates shall apply until December 31 , 2021 . Any increase to
the hourly rates may not exceed three percent (3%) over the prior year's fees,
subject to the City's approval.
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4. INVOICING
Contractor will issue monthly progress reports to the City. Accompanying monthly
invoices will be based on progress recorded to the project following the major tasks
described in the work plan as approved by the City.
City will pay Contractor within thirty (30) days of City's receipt of an approved invoice.
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Without limiting the Contractor's indemnification of the City, and prior to commencing
any of the Services required under this Agreement, the Contractor shall provide and
maintain in full force and effect during the period of performance of the Agreement and
for twenty-four (24) months following acceptance by the City, at its sole cost and
expense, the following insurance policies from insurance companies authorized to do
business in the State of California. These policies shall be primary insurance as to the
City of Santa Clara so that any other coverage held by the City shall not contribute to
any loss under Contractor's insurance. The minimum coverages, provisions and
endorsements are as follows:
A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
1 . Commercial General Liability Insurance policy which provides coverage at
least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01. Policy limits
are subject to review, but shall in no event be less than, the following:
$1,000.000 Each Occurrence
$2,000.000 General Aggregate
$2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate
$1 ,000,000 Personal Injury
2. Exact structure and layering of the coverage shall be left to the discretion
of Contractor; however, any excess or umbrella policies used to meet the
required limits shall be at least as broad as the underlying coverage and
shall otherwise follow form.
3. The following provisions shall apply to the Commercial Liability policy as
well as any umbrella policy maintained by the Contractor to comply with
the insurance requirements of this Agreement:
a. Coverage shall be on a "pay on behalf' basis with defense costs
payable in addition to policy limits;
b. There shall be no cross liability exclusion which precludes coverage
for claims or suits by one insured against another; and
C. Coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom a
claim is made or a suit is brought, except with respect to the limits
of liability.
B. BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE
Business automobile liability insurance policy which provides coverage at least
as broad as ISO form CA 00 01 with policy limits a minimum limit of not less than
one million dollars ($1,000,000) each accident using, or providing coverage at
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least as broad as, Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 . Liability coverage
shall apply to all owned (if any), non-owned and hired autos.
C. WORKERS' COMPENSATION
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy as required by statute and
employer's liability with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000)
policy limit Bodily Injury by disease, one million dollars ($1 ,000,000) each
accident/Bodily Injury and one million dollars ($1,000,000) each employee
Bodily Injury by disease.
2. The indemnification and hold harmless obligations of Contractor included
in this Agreement shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the
amount or type of damage, compensation or benefit payable by or for
Contractor or any subcontractor under any Workers' Compensation Act(s),
Disability Benefits Act(s) or other employee benefits act(s).
3. This policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City of
Santa Clara, its City Council, commissions, officers, employees,
volunteers and agents.
D. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance as appropriate shall be
written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against
negligent acts, errors or omissions of the Contractor. Covered services as
designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this
agreement. Coverage shall be in an amount of not less than one million dollars
($1,O00,000) per claim or two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate. Any
coverage containing a deductible or self-retention must first be approved in
writing by the City Attorney's Office.
E. COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS
All of the following clauses and/or endorsements, or similar provisions, must be
part of each commercial general liability policy, and each umbrella or excess
policy.
1 . Additional Insureds. City of Santa Clara, its City Council, commissions,
officers, employees, volunteers and agents are hereby added as
additional insureds in respect to liability arising out of Contractor's work for
City, using Insurance Services Office (ISO) Endorsement CG 20 10 11 85.
or the combination of CG 20 10 03 97 and CG 20 37 10 01 , or its
equivalent.
2. Primary and non-contributing. Each insurance policy provided by
Contractor shall contain language or be endorsed to contain wording
making it primary insurance as respects to, and not requiring contribution
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from, any other insurance which the indemnities may possess, including
any self-insurance or self-insured retention they may have. Any other
insurance indemnities may possess shall be considered excess insurance
only and shall not be called upon to contribute with Contractor's insurance.
3. Cancellation.
a. Each insurance policy shall contain language or be endorsed to
reflect that no cancellation or modification of the coverage provided
due to non-payment of premiums shall be effective until written
notice has been given to City at least ten (10) days prior to the
effective date of such modification or cancellation. In the event of
non-renewal, written notice shall be given at least ten (10) days
prior to the effective date of non-renewal.
b. Each insurance policy shall contain language or be endorsed to
reflect that no cancellation or modification of the coverage provided
for any cause save and except non-payment of premiums shall be
effective until written notice has been given to City at least thirty
(30) days prior to the effective date of such modification or
cancellation. In the event of non-renewal, written notice shall be
given at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of non-
renewal.
4. Other Endorsements. Other endorsements may be required for policies
other than the commercial general liability policy if specified in the
description of required insurance set forth in Sections A through E of this
Exhibit C, above.
F. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE RELATED PROVISIONS
Contractor and City agree as follows:
1 . Contractor agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other party
involved with the Services, who is brought onto or involved in the
performance of the Services by Contractor, provide the same minimum
insurance coverage required of Contractor, except as with respect to
limits. Contractor agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and
assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in
conformity with the requirements of this Agreement. Contractor agrees
that upon request by City, all agreements with, and insurance compliance
documents provided by, such subcontractors and others engaged in the
project will be submitted to City for review.
2. Contractor agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by
any party involved in any way with the project reserves the right to charge
City or Contractor for the cost of additional insurance coverage required
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by this Agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to
City. It is not the intent of City to reimburse any third party for the cost of
complying with these requirements. There shall be no recourse against
City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto.
3. The City reserves the right to withhold payments from the Contractor in
the event of material noncompliance with the insurance requirements set
forth in this Agreement.
G. EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE
Prior to commencement of any Services under this Agreement, Contractor, and
each and every subcontractor (of every tier) shall, at its sole cost and expense,
provide and maintain not less than the minimum insurance coverage with the
endorsements and deductibles indicated in this Agreement. Such insurance
coverage shall be maintained with insurers, and under forms of policies,
satisfactory to City and as described in this Agreement. Contractor shall file with
the City all certificates and endorsements for the required insurance policies for
City's approval as to adequacy of the insurance protection.
H. EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE
Contractor or its insurance broker shall provide the required proof of insurance
compliance, consisting of Insurance Services Office (ISO) endorsement forms or
their equivalent and the ACORD form 25-S certificate of insurance (or its
equivalent), evidencing all required coverage shall be delivered to City, or its
representative as set forth below, at or prior to execution of this Agreement.
Upon City's request, Contractor shall submit to City copies of the actual
insurance policies or renewals or replacements. Unless otherwise required by the
terms of this Agreement, all certificates, endorsements, coverage verifications
and other items required to be delivered to City pursuant to this Agreement shall
be provided by email to: ctsantaclara@ebix.com.
Or by mail to:
EBIX Inc.
City of Santa Clara — Finance Department
P.O. Box 100085 — S2
Duluth, GA 30096
Telephone number: 951-766-2280
Fax number: 770-325-0409
I. QUALIFYING INSURERS
All of the insurance companies providing insurance for Contractor shall have, and
provide written proof of, an A. M. Best rating of at least A minus 6 (A- VI) or shall
be an insurance company of equal financial stability that is approved by the City
or its insurance compliance representatives.
Agreement with ClearSource Financial Consulting/Exhibit C Page 18 of 18
Rev. 07-01-18
Request
Date
Requester Name
Rief Sunny
Department*
FINANCE
Protect Manager Name'
Rwt 5unrr,
PARTS 1 OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS APPROVAL FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE
REQUESTING DEPARTMENT AND SIGNED BY THE CITY MANAGER, FOR APPROVAL, BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH THE SOLICITATION OR CONTRACT PROCESS. PART 1 MUST BE FILED WITH ALL APPROVED
CONTRACTS.
Briefly provide the purpose for the agreement'
Consulting services for a comprehensive fee schedule update cost of service for specific fees and cost
allocation plan
Estimated cost of the services being sought*
5 40 r`t
Are sufficient funds available to fund this contract?'
• Yes No
If no, please explain"
Check below how the services will be obtained:
A Bid solicitation process in accordance to the MC 3.03.060 procedures will be conducted
• MC 3 03 08(bi-Other Interagency Agreement procedure will be utilized
MC 3 03 08-Contract Limits of S30.000 or less exempt procedure will be utilized.
MC 8.61 040(B)(1)-Contract is below simplified acquisition threshold exempt procedure for FEMA/Umform
Guidance/Federal Grant Funded.
Check if applicable for contract provisions:
FEMA/Umform Guidance/Federal Grant Funded(please also indicate on RLS)
Other Interagency Agreement Attachment'
I-City of Santa Clara SOQ 2020-10-01.pdf LIMB
2-ClearSource Proposal to Santa Clara_2020-11-29.pdf 6.43MB
3-Cby of Santa Clara Notice of Intended Awartl 2020-12-01.pdf 176 96KB
4-ClearSource-Santa Clara Agreement_Executed 2020-01-06.pdf 1 04MB
Is this contract generally described on the list of professional service contracts approved by the City Council?If
the answer to this question is"No,"the contract will require approval from the City Council.)*
* Yes Na
Amount, Business Unit (8 digits) and Object Code (5 digits) where funds are
budgeted (Please note that a budget check will occur at the object code level)
Business Unit . Fiscal Year* Dollar Amount Description(auto-populates if account number is
Object Code* valid)`
10040101.69365 2021-2022 $46.200 00 Other Professional Services
t 0040101.69365 2022-2023 S 6.270.00 Other Professional Services
10040101.69365 2023-2024 S 6,270.00 Other Professional Services
Approval
Department Head Approval
Department Head Approver
Rief Sunny
Date
10/8/2021
Department Head Action*
No Action Taken
Approve
Reject
Action Notes
Purchasing Approval
Purchasing Approver
LitvaY tlym,
Date
103/102t
Purchasing Action*
No Action Taken
Approve
Reject
Action Notes
Budget Approval
Budget Approver
!hibenheim Serena
Date
1 On 11 r2021
Budget Action"
No Action Taken
Approve
Reject
Action Notes
CFO Approval
CFO Approver
Riet Sunny
Date
10!1112021
CFO Action'
No Action Taken
Approve
Reject
Action Notes
City Manager Approval
City Manager Approver
Hopkins Travis
Date
10 122021
City Manager Action"
No Action Taken
Approve
Reject
Action Notes
Professional t✓ PART II
Request
Date
10112f2021
Requester Name*
Rief. Sunny
Department
FINANCE
Project Manager Name*
Rief. Sunny
PARTS 1 &2 OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS APPROVAL FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY
THE REQUESTING DEPARTMENT AND SIGNED FOR APPROVAL.PART 1 8 2 MUST BE FILED WITH ALL
APPROVED CONTRACTS.
Link to the related Laserfiche form(s)here
Name of consultant:*
Clearsource Financial Consulting
Amount of this contract:
S 58.740.00
Account Number and Contractual Dollar Amount
Business Unit. Fiscal Year* Dollar Amount* ' Description(auto-populates if account number is
Object Code; valid)'
10040101.69365 2021-2022 S 46.200.00 Other Professional Services
10040101,69365 2022-2023 S 6.270.00 Other Professional Services
10040101.69365 2023-2024 S 6,270.00 Other Professional Services
Were formal written proposals requested from at least three available qualified consultants?'
Yes • No
If no, please explain*
Attach a list of consultants from whom proposals were requested(including a contact telephone number.)`
Clearsource Proposal to HUNTINGTON BEACH_2021-10-07.pdf 630 22KB
Attach Exhibit A,which describes the proposed scope of work.*
ClearSource Proposal to HUNTINGTON BEACH_2021-10-07.pdf 630.22KB
Attach Exhibit B,which describes the payment terms of the contract.*
ClearSource Proposal to HUNTINGTON BEACH 2O21-10-07.pdf 630.22KB
Approval
Department Head Approval
Department Head Approver
Bulosan. Dahle
Date
10122021
Department Head Action
No Action Taken
Approve
Reject
Action Notes
Purchasing Approval
Purchasing Approver
Litvak Glynis
Date
10,122021
Purchasing Action"
No Action Taken
Approve
Reject
Action Notes
Budget Approval
Budget Approver
Bubenheim Serena
Date
10,1 22021
Budget Action"'
No Action Taken
Approve
Reject
Action Notes
CFO Approval
CFO Approver
Riet Sunny
Date
1013/2021
CFO Action
No Action Taken
Approve
Reject
Action Notes
' City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street ♦ Huntington Beach, CA 92648
_ (714) 536-5227 ♦ Nv�vw.huntingtonbeachca.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk
November 9, 2021
ClearSource Financial Consulting
Attn: Terry Madsen
7960 B. Soquel Drive, Suite 363
Aptos, CA 95003
Dear Mr. Madsen:
Enclosed is a fully executed original of the "Professional Services Contract between the
City of Huntington Beach and ClearSource Financial Consulting for Cost Allocation Plan
and User Fee Study."
Sincerely,
e � q4�4414j�
Robin Estanislau, CIVIC
City Clerk
RE:ds
Enclosure
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