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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-136 - Larsen Rob (ClearPath) - Economic Development Consulting• • AG o3-13& Ca) CITY OF TUKWILA CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT , THIS AGREEMENT, entered into as of this]. day of r , 2004, is by and between the City of Tukwila, a Municipal Corporati , hereinafter referred to as the "City" and Rob Larsen, dba ClearPath, hereinafter referred to as the "Consultant." WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila does not possess the staff resources to perform said services and the Consultant is qualified, willing and able to provide and perform said services described in this agreement; and WHEREAS, the City desires to retain the services of the Consultant to continue activities commenced in 2003 provide assistance in the review of economic development opportunities and identification of effective strategies and policies. WHEREAS, the said services to be performed by the Consultant are temporary in nature. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, to be kept, performed and fulfilled by the respective parties thereto, and other good consideration, it is mutually agreed as follows: 1. The Consultant shall assist the City by engaging in research of various economic development opportunities. The City agrees to pay the Consultant for services performed under the contract pursuant to the hourly rate described in ATTACHMENT A "Compensation," but not to exceed $15,000. It is agreed that such payment shall constitute the Consultant's sole compensation for the contract services performed for the City; and furthermore that this contract shall not constitute the establishment of an employer/employee relationship. The Consultant agrees that he shall be responsible for all associated FICA and Federal withholding tax obligations. The Consultant shall complete and submit a W-4 form to the City of Tukwila Finance Department and shall submit an invoice upon satisfaction of the assigned scope of work or work in progress prior to receipt of payment. Said invoice shall detail the number of hours and specific tasks performed during the billing period. 2. The term of this agreement shall be through December 31, 2004, unless terminated earlier or extended for an additional period as provided under the following section hereof. Orn. 5/5/ozi ClearPath 2004 4/23/04 5 - ORIGINALS ENT'D MAY 0 5 200 • • City of Tukwila/ClearPath Consultant Services Agreement Page 2 3. This agreement may be extended for an additional period upon the written consent of both parties hereto. This agreement may be terminated at will be either party on ten days written notice to the other, except that if either party fails to perform or observe any of the provisions, terms, or conditions herein, either party may terminate this agreement immediately, as long as written notice is thereafter communicated to the other. 4. Said services, and all duties incidental or necessary thereto shall be conducted and performed diligently and competently and in accordance with professional standards of conduct and performance. 5. All records or papers of any sort relating to the City and the project will at all times be the property of the City and shall be surrendered to the City upon demand. All information concerning the City and said project, which is not otherwise a matter of public record or required by law to be made public, is confidential and the Consultant will not, in whole or in part, now or at any time, disclose that information without the expressed written consent of the City. 6. This agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by either party hereto. The Consultant may subcontract to others or hire a portion of the work to be done, provided the Consultant first receives written consent of the City. 7. No change, alteration, modification or addition to this agreement will be effective unless it is in writing and properly signed by both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this agreement on the day ear fir:' above written. ANT CITY OF TUKWILA sen, ClearPath Rhonda Berry, City Administrator AUTHENTICATE/ATTEST l • Y � r. Jane E. Cantu, City Clerk ClearPath 2004 4/23/04 • • Exhibit A Compensation The Consultant will invoice the City for the work completed at the rate of $157.00 per hour at the close of each month. Invoices will be paid within 20 days of receipt. Any extraordinary expenses claimed shall first be approved by the City of Tukwila before the Consultant obligates any funds. ClearPath 2004 4/23/04