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AGREEMENTFORONLINE TRAININGWORKSHOPTHISAGREEMENT,datedforreferencepurposesonlyasMay25,2023,isbyandbetweentheCityofRenton (the“City”),aWashingtonmunicipalcorporation,andMacFarlaneEstepInc.,dbaJurassicParliament(“Consultant”),aWashingtoncorporation.TheCityandtheConsultant arereferredtocollectivelyinthisAgreementasthe“Parties.”OncefullyexecutedbytheParties,thisAgreementiseffectiveasofthelastdatesignedbybothparties.1.ScopeofWork:ConsultantagreestoprovideonlinetrainingasspecifiedinExhibitA,whichisattachedandincorporatedhereinandmayhereinafterbereferredtoasthe“Work.”2.ChangesinScopeofWork:TheCity,withoutinvalidatingthisAgreement,mayorderchangestotheWorkconsistingofadditions,deletionsor modifications.AnysuchchangestotheWorkshallbeorderedbytheCityinwritingandtheCompensationshallbeequitablyadjustedconsistentwiththeratessetforthinExhibitAorasotherwisemutuallyagreedbytheParties.3.TimeofPerformance:ConsultantshallcommenceperformanceoftheAgreementpursuanttotheschedule(s)setforthinExhibitA.AllWorkshallbeperformedbynolaterthanJuly 31,2023.4.Compensation:A.Amount.Totalcompensationto ConsultantforWorkprovidedpursuanttothisAgreementshallnotexceed$1,600,plusanyapplicablestateandlocalsalestaxes.CompensationshallbepaidbaseduponWorkactuallyperformedaccordingtotherate(s)oramountsspecifiedinExhibitA.TheConsultantagreesthatanyhourly orflatratechargedbyitforitsWorkshallremainlockedatthenegotiatedrate(s)unlessotherwiseagreedtoinwriting orprovidedinExhibitA.Exceptasspecificallyprovidedherein,theConsultantshallbesolelyresponsibleforpaymentofanytaxesimposedasaresultoftheperformanceandpaymentofthisAgreement.B.MethodofPayment.Onamonthlyorno lessthanquarterlybasisduringanyquarterinwhichWorkisperformed,theConsultantshallsubmitavoucherorinvoiceinaformspecifiedbytheCity,includingadescriptionofwhatWork hasbeenperformed,thenameofthepersonnelperformingsuchWork,andanyhourlylaborchargerateforsuchpersonnel.TheConsultantshallalsosubmitafinalbilluponcompletionofallCAG-23-262 Work.PaymentshallbemadebytheCityforWorkperformedwithinthirty(30)calendardaysafterreceiptandapprovalbytheappropriateCityrepresentativeofthevoucherorinvoice.IftheConsultant’sperformancedoesnotmeettherequirementsofthisAgreement,theConsultantwillcorrectormodifyitsperformancetocomplywiththeAgreement.TheCitymaywithholdpaymentforworkthatdoesnotmeettherequirementsofthisAgreement.C.EffectofPayment.PaymentforanypartoftheWorkshallnotconstituteawaiverbytheCityofanyremediesitmayhaveagainsttheConsultantforfailureoftheConsultanttoperformtheWorkorfor anybreachofthisAgreementbytheConsultant.D.Non-AppropriationofFunds.IfsufficientfundsarenotappropriatedorallocatedforpaymentunderthisAgreementforanyfuturefiscalperiod,theCityshallnotbeobligatedtomakepaymentsforWorkoramountsincurredaftertheendofthecurrentfiscalperiod,andthisAgreementwillterminateuponthecompletionofallremainingWorkforwhichfundsareallocated.NopenaltyorexpenseshallaccruetotheCityintheeventthisprovisionapplies.5.Termination:A.TheCityreservestherighttoterminatethisAgreementatanytime,withorwithoutcausebygivingten(10)calendardays’noticetotheConsultantinwriting.Inthe eventofsuchterminationorsuspension,allfinishedorunfinisheddocuments,data, studies,worksheets,modelsandreports,orothermaterialpreparedbytheConsultantpursuanttothisAgreementshallbesubmittedtotheCity,ifanyarerequiredaspartoftheWork.B.IntheeventthisAgreementisterminatedbytheCity,theConsultantshallbeentitledtopaymentforallhoursworkedtotheeffectivedateoftermination,lessallpaymentspreviouslymade.IftheAgreementisterminatedbytheCityafterpartialperformanceofWorkforwhichtheagreedcompensationisafixedfee,theCityshallpaytheConsultantanequitableshareofthefixedfee.ThisprovisionshallnotpreventtheCityfromseekinganylegalremediesitmayhavefortheviolationornonperformanceatanyoftheprovisionsofthisAgreementandsuchchargesduetotheCityshallbedeductedfromthefinalpaymentduetheConsultant.NopaymentshallbemadebytheCityforanyexpensesincurredorworkdonetollowingtheeffectivedateofterminationunlessauthorizedinadvanceinwritingbytheCity.6.WarrantiesAndRightToUseWorkProduct:ConsultantrepresentsandwarrantsthatConsultantwillperformallWorkidentifiedinthisAgreementinaprofessionalandworkmanlikemannerandinaccordancewithallreasonableandprofessionalstandardsandlaws.Compliancewithprofessionalstandardsincludes,asapplicable,performingthe0PAGE2OF10 WorkincompliancewithapplicableCitystandardsorguidelines(e.g.designcriteriaandStandardPlansforRoad,BridgeandMunicipalConstruction).Professionalengineersshallcertifyengineeringplans,specifications,plats,andreports,asapplicable,pursuanttoRCW18.43.070.Consultantfurtherrepresentsandwarrantsthatallfinalworkproductcreatedfor anddeliveredtotheCitypursuanttothisAgreementshallbetheoriginalworkoftheConsultantandfreefromanyintellectualpropertyencumbrancewhichwouldrestricttheCityfromusingtheworkproduct.ConsultantgrantstotheCityanon-exclusive,perpetualrightand licensetouse,reproduce,distribute,adapt,modify,anddisplayallfinalworkproductproducedpursuanttothisAgreement.TheCity’sorother’sadaptation,modificationoruseofthefinalworkproductsotherthanforthepurposesofthisAgreementshallbewithoutliabilitytotheConsultant.TheprovisionsofthissectionshallsurvivetheexpirationorterminationofthisAgreement.7.RecordMaintenance:TheConsultantshallmaintainaccountsandrecords,whichproperlyreflectalldirectandindirectcostsexpendedandWorkprovidedintheperformanceofthisAgreementandretainsuchrecordsforaslongasmayberequiredbyapplicableWashingtonStaterecordsretentionlaws,butinanyeventnolessthansixyearsaftertheterminationofthisAgreement.TheConsultantagreestoprovideaccesstoandcopiesofanyrecordsrelatedtothisAgreementasrequiredbytheCitytoauditexpendituresandchargesand/ortocomplywiththeWashingtonStatePublicRecordsAct(Chapter42.56RCW).TheprovisionsofthissectionshallsurvivetheexpirationorterminationofthisAgreement.8.PublicRecordsCompliance:TothefullextenttheCitydeterminesnecessarytocomplywiththeWashingtonStatePublicRecordsAct,ConsultantshallmakeaduediligentsearchofallrecordsinitspossessionorcontrolrelatingtothisAgreementandtheWork,including,butnotlimitedto,e-mail,correspondence,notes,savedtelephonemessages,recordings,photos,ordrawingsandprovidethemtotheCityforproduction.Inthe eventConsultantbelievessaidrecordsneedtobeprotectedfromdisclosure,itmay,atConsultant’sownexpense,seekjudicialprotection.Consultantshallindemnify,defend,andholdharmlesstheCityforallcosts,includingattorneys’fees,attendanttoanyclaimorlitigationrelatedtoaPublicRecordsActrequestforwhichConsultanthasresponsiverecordsandforwhichConsultanthaswithheldrecordsorinformationcontainedtherein,ornotprovidedthemtotheCityinatimelymanner.ConsultantshallproducefordistributionanyandallrecordsresponsivetothePublicRecordsActrequestinatimelymanner,unlessthoserecordsareprotectedbycourt order.TheprovisionsofthissectionshallsurvivetheexpirationorterminationofthisAgreement.9.IndependentContractorRelationship:A.TheConsultantisretainedbytheCityonlyforthepurposesandtotheextentsetforthinthisAgreement.ThenatureoftherelationshipbetweentheConsultantandtheCityduringtheperiodoftheWorkshallbethatof anindependentcontractor,not0PAG3OF10 employee.TheConsultant,nottheCity,shallhavethepowertocontrolanddirectthedetails,mannerormeansofWork.Specifically,butnotbymeansoflimitation,theConsultantshallhavenoobligationtoworkanyparticularhoursorparticularschedule,unlessotherwiseindicatedintheScopeofWorkorwhereschedulingofattendanceorperformanceismutuallyarrangedduetothenatureoftheWork.ConsultantshallretaintherighttodesignatethemeansofperformingtheWorkcoveredbythisagreement,andtheConsultantshallbeentitledtoemployotherworkersatsuchcompensationandsuchotherconditionsasitmaydeemproper,provided,however,thatanycontractsomadebytheConsultantistobepaidbyitalone,andthatemployingsuchworkers,itisactingindividuallyandnotasanagentfortheCity.B.TheCityshallnotberesponsibleforwithholdingorotherwisedeductingfederalincometaxorSocialSecurityorcontributingtotheStateIndustrialInsuranceProgram,orotherwiseassumingthedutiesofanemployerwithrespecttoConsultantoranyemployeeoftheConsultant.C.IftheConsultantisasoleproprietorshiporifthisAgreementiswithanindividual,theConsultantagreestonotifytheCityandcompleteanyrequiredformiftheConsultantretiredunderaStateofWashingtonretirementsystemandagreestoindemnifyanylossestheCitymaysustainthroughtheConsultant’sfailuretodoso.10.HoldHarmless:TheConsultantagreestorelease,indemnify,defend,andholdharmlesstheCity,electedofficials,employees,officers,representatives,andvolunteersfromanyandallclaims,demands,actions,suits,causesofaction,arbitrations,mediations,proceedings,judgments,awards,injuries,damages,liabilities,taxes,losses,tines,tees,penalties,expenses,attorney’sorattorneys’fees,costs,and/orlitigationexpensestoorbyanyandallpersonsorentities,arisingfrom,resultingfrom,orrelatedtothenegligentacts,errorsoromissionsoftheConsultantinitsperformanceofthisAgreementorabreachofthisAgreementbyConsultant,exceptforthatportionoftheclaimscausedbytheCity’ssolenegligence.ShouldacourtofcompetentjurisdictiondeterminethatthisagreementissubjecttoRCW4.24.115,(Validityofagreementtoindemnifyagainstliabilityfornegligencerelativetoconstruction,alteration,improvement,etc.,ofstructureorimprovementattachedtorealestate...)then,intheeventofliabilityfordamagesarisingoutofbodilyinjurytopersonsordamagestopropertycausedbyorresultingfromtheconcurrentnegligenceoftheConsultantandtheCity,itsofficers,officials,employeesandvolunteers,Consultant’sliabilityshallbeonlytotheextentofConsultant’snegligence.ItisfurtherspecificallyandexpresslyunderstoodthattheindemnificationprovidedinthisAgreementconstituteConsultant’swaiverofimmunityundertheIndustrial0PAGE4OF10 InsuranceAct,RCWTitle51,solelyforthepurposesofthisindemnification.ThePartieshavemutuallynegotiatedandagreedtothiswaiver.TheprovisionsofthissectionshallsurvivetheexpirationorterminationofthisAgreement.11.GiftsandConflicts:TheCity’sCodeofEthicsandWashingtonStatelawprohibitCityemployeesfromsoliciting,accepting,orreceivinganygift,gratuityorfavorfrom anyperson,firmorcorporationinvolvedinacontractortransaction.ToensurecompliancewiththeCity’sCodeofEthicsandstatelaw,theConsultantshallnotgiveagiftofanykindtoCityemployeesorofficials.ConsultantalsoconfirmsthatConsultantdoesnothaveabusinessinterestoraclosefamilyrelationshipwithanyCityofficeroremployeewhowas,is,orwillbeinvolvedinselectingtheConsultant,negotiatingoradministeringthisAgreement,orevaluatingtheConsultant’sperformanceoftheWork.12.CityofRentonBusinessLicense:UnlessexemptedbytheRentonMunicipalCode,ConsultantshallobtainaCityofRentonBusinessLicensepriortoperforminganyWorkandmaintainthebusinesslicenseingoodstandingthroughoutthetermofthisagreementwiththeCity.Informationregardingacquiringacitybusinesslicensecanbefoundat:https://www.rentonwa.gov/TaxInformationregardingStatebusinesslicensingrequirementscanbefoundat:https://dor.wa.gov/doing-business/register-my-business13.Insurance:Consultantshallsecureandmaintain:A.Commercialgeneralliabilityinsuranceintheminimumamountsof$1,000,000foreachoccurrence/$2,000,000aggregatefortheTermofthisAgreement.B.IntheeventthatWorkdeliveredpursuanttothisAgreementeitherdirectlyorindirectlyinvolveorrequireProfessionalServices,ProfessionalLiability,ErrorsandOmissionscoverageshallbeprovidedwithminimumlimitsof$1,000,000peroccurrence.“ProfessionalServices”,forthepurposeofthissection,shallmeananyWorkprovidedbyalicensedprofessionalorWorkthatrequiresaprofessionalstandardofcare.C.Workers’compensationcoverage,asrequitedbytheIndustrialInsurancelawsoftheStateofWashington,shallalsobesecured.D.CommercialAutomobileLiabilityforowned,leased,hiredornon-owned,leased,hiredornon-owned,withminimumlimitsof$1,000,000peroccurrencecombinedsinglelimit,iftherewillbeanyuseofConsultant’svehiclesontheCity’sPremisesbyor onbehalfoftheCity,beyondnormalcommutes.0PAGE5OF10 E.ConsultantshallnametheCityasanAdditionalInsuredonitscommercialgeneralliabilitypolicyonanon-contributoryprimarybasis. TheCity’sinsurancepoliciesshallnotbeasourceforpaymentofanyConsultantliability,norshallthemaintenanceofanyinsurancerequiredbythisAgreementbeconstruedtolimittheliabilityofConsultanttothecoverageprovidedbysuchinsuranceorotherwiselimittheCity’srecoursetoanyremedyavailableatlaworinequity.F.SubjecttotheCity’sreviewandacceptance,acertificateofinsuranceshowingtheproperendorsements,shallbedeliveredtotheCitybeforeperformingtheWork.G.ConsultantshallprovidetheCitywithwrittennoticeofanypolicycancellation,withintwo(2)businessdaysoftheirreceiptofsuchnotice.14.Delays:ConsultantisnotresponsiblefordelayscausedbyfactorsbeyondtheConsultant’sreasonablecontrol.WhensuchdelaysbeyondtheConsultant’sreasonablecontroloccur,theCityagreestheConsultantisnot responsiblefordamages,norshalltheConsultantbedeemedtobeindefaultoftheAgreement.15.SuccessorsandAssigns:NeithertheCitynortheConsultantshallassign,transferorencumberanyrights,dutiesorinterestsaccruingfromthisAgreementwithoutthewritten consentoftheother.16.Notices:AnynoticerequiredunderthisAgreementwillbeinwriting,addressedtotheappropriateparty attheaddresswhichappearsbelow(asmodifiedinwritingfromtimetotimebysuchparty),andgivenpersonally,byregisteredorcertifiedmail,returnreceiptrequested,byfacsimileorbynationallyrecognizedovernightcourierservice.Timeperiodfornoticesshallbedeemedto havecommenceduponthedateofreceipt,EXCEPTfacsimiledeliverywillbedeemedtohavecommencedonthefirstbusinessdayfollowingtransmission.Emailandtelephonemaybeused forpurposesofadministeringtheAgreement,butshouldnotbeusedtogiveanyformalnoticerequiredbytheAgreement.CITYOFRENTONCONSULTANTJudithSubiaAnnMacfarlane1055SouthGradyWayP.0.Box77553Renton,WA98057Seattle,WA98177Phone:(425)430-6501Phone:(206)542-8422jsubia@rentonwa.govann@jurassicparliament.com17.DiscriminationProhibited:Excepttotheextentpermittedbyabonafideoccupationalqualification,theConsultantagreesasfollows:0PAGE6OF10 A.Consultant,andConsultant’sagents,employees,representatives,andvolunteerswithregardtotheWorkperformedortobeperformedunderthisAgreement,shallnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,sex,religion,nationality,creed,maritalstatus,sexualorientationorpreference,age(exceptminimumage andretirementprovisions),honorablydischargedveteranormilitarystatus,orthepresenceofanysensory,mentalorphysicalhandicap,unlessbaseduponabonafideoccupationalqualificationinrelationshiptohiringandemployment,inemploymentorapplicationforemployment,theadministrationofthedeliveryofWorkoranyotherbenefitsunderthisAgreement,orprocurementofmaterialsorsupplies.B.TheConsultantwilltakeaffirmativeactiontoinsurethatapplicantsareemployedandthatemployeesaretreatedduringemploymentwithoutregardtotheirrace,creed,color,nationalorigin,sex,age,sexualorientation,physical,sensoryormentalhandicaps,ormaritalstatus.Suchactionshallinclude,butnotbelimitedtothefollowingemployment,upgrading,demotionortransfer,recruitmentorrecruitmentadvertising,layoffortermination,ratesofpayorotherformsofcompensationandselectionfortraining.C.IftheConsultantfailstocomplywithanyofthisAgreement’snon-discriminationprovisions,theCityshallhavetheright,atitsoption,tocanceltheAgreementinwholeorinpart.D.TheConsultantisresponsibletobeawareofandincompliancewithallfederal,stateandlocallawsandregulationsthatmayaffectthesatisfactorycompletionoftheproject,whichincludesbutisnotlimitedto fairlaborlaws,worker’scompensation,andTitleVIoftheFederalCivilRightsActof1964,andwillcomplywithCityofRentonCouncilResolutionNumber4085.18.Miscellaneous:Thepartiesherebyacknowledge:A.TheCityisnotresponsibletotrainorprovidetrainingforConsultant.B.Consultantwillnotbereimbursedforjobrelatedexpensesexcepttotheextentspecificallyagreedwithintheattachedexhibits.C.Consultantshallfurnishalltoolsand/ormaterialsnecessarytoperformtheWorkexcepttotheextentspecificallyagreedwithintheattachedexhibits.D.Intheeventspecialtraining,licensing,orcertificationisrequiredforConsultanttoprovideWorkhe/shewillacquireormaintainsuchathis/herownexpenseand,ifConsultantemploys,sub-contracts,orotherwiseassignstheresponsibilitytoperformtheWork,saidemployee/sub-contractor/assigneewillacquireandormaintainsuchtraining,licensing,orcertification.0PAGE7OF10 E.Thisisanon-exclusiveagreementandConsultantisfreetoprovidehis/herWorktootherentities,solongasthereisnointerruptionorinterferencewiththeprovisionofWork calledforinthisAgreement.F.Consultantisresponsibleforhis/herowninsurance,including,butnotlimitedtohealthinsurance.G.Consultantisresponsibleforhis/herownWorker’sCompensationcoverageaswellasthatforanypersonsemployedbytheConsultant.19.OtherProvisions:A.ApprovalAuthority.EachindividualexecutingthisAgreementonbehalfoftheCityandConsultantrepresentsandwarrantsthatsuchindividualsaredulyauthorizedtoexecuteanddeliverthisAgreementonbehalfoftheCityorConsultant.B.GeneralAdministrationandManagement.TheCity’sprojectmanagerisJudithSubia.InprovidingWork,ConsultantshallcoordinatewiththeCity’scontractmanagerorhis/herdesignee.C.AmendmentandModification.ThisAgreementmay beamendedonlybyaninstrumentinwriting,dulyexecutedbybothParties.D.Conflicts.Inthe eventofanyinconsistenciesbetweenConsultantproposalsandthisAgreement,thetermsofthisAgreementshallprevail.Anyexhibits/attachmentstothisAgreementareincorporatedbyreferenceonlytothe extentofthepurposeforwhichtheyarereferencedwithinthisAgreement.TotheextentaConsultantpreparedexhibitconflictswiththetermsinthebodyofthisAgreementorcontainstermsthatareextraneoustothepurposeforwhichitisreferenced,thetermsinthebodyofthisAgreementshallprevailandtheextraneoustermsshallnotbeincorporatedherein.E.GoverningLaw.ThisAgreementshallbemadeinandshallbegovernedbyandinterpretedinaccordancewiththelawsoftheStateofWashingtonandtheCityofRenton.ConsultantandalloftheConsultant’semployeesshallperformtheWorkinaccordancewithallapplicablefederal,state,countyandcitylaws,codesandordinances.F.JointDraftingEffort.ThisAgreementshallbeconsideredforallpurposesaspreparedbythejointeffortsofthePartiesandshallnotbeconstruedagainstonepartyortheotherasaresultofthepreparation,substitution,submissionorothereventofnegotiation,draftingorexecution.0PAGE8OF10 G.Jurisdictionand Venue.AnylawsuitorlegalactionbroughtbyanypartytoenforceorinterpretthisAgreementoranyofitstermsorcovenantsshallbebroughtintheKingCountySuperiorCourtfortheStateofWashingtonattheMalengRegionalJusticeCenterinKent,KingCounty,Washington,oritsreplacementorsuccessor.ConsultantherebyexpresslyconsentstothepersonalandexclusivejurisdictionandvenueofsuchcourtevenifConsultantisaforeigncorporationnotregisteredwiththeStateofWashington.H.Severability.Acourtofcompetentjurisdiction’sdeterminationthatanyprovisionorpartofthisAgreementisillegalorunenforceableshallnotcancelor invalidatetheremainderofthisAgreement,whichshallremaininfullforceandeffect.SoleandEntireAgreement.ThisAgreementcontainstheentireagreementofthePartiesandanyrepresentationsorunderstandings,whetheroralorwritten,notincorporatedareexcluded.J.TimeisoftheEssence.TimeisoftheessenceofthisAgreementandeachandallofitsprovisionsinwhichperformanceisafactor.AdherencetocompletiondatessetforthinthedescriptionoftheWorkisessentialtotheConsultant’sperformanceofthisAgreement.K.Third-PattyBeneficiaries.NothinginthisAgreementisintendedto, norshallbeconstruedtogiveanyrightsorbenefitsintheAgreementtoanyoneotherthantheParties,andalldutiesandresponsibilitiesundertakenpursuanttothisAgreementwillbeforthesoleandexclusivebenefitofthePartiesandnooneelse.L.BindingEffect.ThePartieseachbindthemselves,theirpartners,successors,assigns,andlegalrepresentativestotheotherpartytothisAgreement,andtothepartners,successors,assigns,andlegalrepresentativesofsuchotherpartywithrespecttoallcovenantsoftheAgreement.M.Waivers.Allwaiversshallbeinwritingand signedbythewaivingparty.Eitherparty’sfailuretoenforceanyprovisionofthisAgreementshallnotbeawaiverandshallnotpreventeithertheCityorConsultantfromenforcingthatprovisionoranyotherprovisionofthisAgreementinthefuture.WaiverofbreachofanyprovisionofthisAgreementshallnotbedeemedtobeawaiverofanypriororsubsequentbreachunlessitisexpresslywaivedinwriting.N.Counterparts.ThePartiesmayexecutethisAgreementinanynumberofcounterparts,eachofwhichshallconstituteanoriginal,andallofwhichwilltogetherconstitutethisone Agreement.0PAGE9or10 N/A Approved by Shane Moloney via 6/5/2023 email EXHIBITAJurassicParliamentP.O.Box77553SeattleWA98177Tel:206-542-8422www.jurassicparliament.comApril28,2023JudithSubiaCityCouncilLiaisonCityofRenton1055S.GradyWayRentonWA98057Viaemailtojsubia@rentonwa.govDearJudith:ThisletterconfirmsouroffertoprovideonlinetrainingtotheCityofRenton(CITY).PROPOSALJurassicParliamentofferstoprovidea90-minuteonlinetrainingworkshoptoelectedofficials,volunteers,andstaffoftheCityonMonday,July17,2023,from5:oopmto6:30pm.Theworkshopwillbeentitled“GreatCityCouncilMeetings.”Adescriptionisattached.Thepublicmayobservetheworkshop.FORMATTheworkshopwilltaketheformofascenariomodelingthemeetingofacitycouncil.Theworkshopisbaseduponadultlearningprinciples.Participantshavefoundtheapproachtobeinformative,engagingandentertaining.PRESENTERThepresenterforthisworkshopwillbeAnnG.Macfarlane,aProfessionalRegisteredParliamentarianwithwideexperienceintrainingbothin-personandonline.Herprimaryprofessionalfocusistraininglocalgovernments.Ann’sresumeisattached.MATERIALSFivebusinessdaysbeforetheworkshop,JurassicParliamentwillprovidetheCitywithaPDFfilegivingtheslidesfortheworkshop.Notethatthishandoutisnotnecessarytotaketheworkshop,butsomeparticipants 2prefertobeabletotakenotesduringthesession.Aftertheworkshop,JurassicParliamentwillprovideadditionalextensivereferencematerials.INVITATIONTOMAILINGLISTSIGNUPJurassicParliamentwillbeprovidedtheopportunityduringthetrainingtoinviteattendeestosignupfortheJurassicParliamentmailinglist,andtoinformthemaboutrelevanttrainingmaterialsavailablefreeorforpurchase.ADVANCEPREPARATIONTheCitywillbeavailableforinquiriesinorderforJurassicParliamenttocustomizethematerialfortheattendees.TheCitywillprovideJurassicParliamentwithallrelevantbackgroundmaterials,andwithalistofparticipants5businessdaysbeforethesession.TERMSThebasefeeforthisworkshop,coveringupto20people,willbe$1600(onethousandsixhundreddollars).Additionalparticipantsmaybeincludedattherateof$59/person,uptoatotalof40people.Wewillinvoiceyouaftercompletionoftheworkshop.Invoicesaredueandpayablein30days.ChecksshouldbemadeouttoMacfarlaneEstepInc.DBAJurassicParliament.Inaddition,JurassicParliamentofferstoprovidecopiesofourbook,MasteringCouncilMeetings:Ahandbookforelectedofficialsandlocalgovernment,atadiscountedcostof$ioplusshippingandhandling.(Theretailpriceofthisbookis$24.95)TheCityagreestopayacancellationfeeof$ooifthisworkshopiscanceledorrescheduledbytheCitywithlessthan48hours’notice.Thisofferisgoodfor6odays.INTELLECTUALPROPERTYTheintellectualproperty,trainingmaterialanddocumentspreparedbyJurassicParliamentforthistrainingsessionareandremainthepropertyofJurassicParliament.However,thePDFhandoutpreparedforthesessionwillbelicensedtotheCityfortrainingofitsboardandstaffforoneyear.Inaddition,theeducationalarticlesprovidedinPDFformatmaybefreelysharedprovidedthatthecontentisleftunchanged. 3DISCLAIMERAnnG.Macfarlane,thepresenterforthisworkshop,isaProfessionalRegisteredParliamentarianwithextensiveexperienceinparliamentaryprocedureasusedinlocalgovernments.JurassicParliamentwilluseitsbesteffortstoprovideaccurateandrelevantinformationwithintheareaofitsprofessionalexpertise.JurassicParliamentprovidestheseservicesasanindependentcontractorandnotasanemployeeoftheCityoranycompanyaffiliatedwiththeCity.Nothinginthepresentationprovidedwillconstitutelegalorbusinessadvice.Participantswithlegalorbusinessquestionswillbeadvisedtoseekqualifiedcounsel.Ifthereareanyquestionsabouttheseterms,pleasecontactmesowecanresolvethem.Ifthesetermsaresatisfactory,asignaturewillconstituteacceptance.Thankyoufortheopportunitytoprovidethisproposal.Ilookforwardtoworkingwithyou.Sincerelyyours,AnnG.MacfarlaneProfessionalRegisteredParliamentarianEIN91-1858072UBI601-816-428Attachments:Macfarlaneresume,feescheduleSignatureEdVanValeyName(pleaseprint)ChiefAdministrativeOfficerTitle 4GREATCITYCOUNCILMEETINGSONLINEWORKSHOPLocalgovernmentsfacespecialchallengesduringtheirmeetingsintheseturbulenttimes.ThisworkshopdistillsthebestofRobert’sRulesofOrdertoprovideguidelines,tipsandtoolstoruneffectivecitycouncilmeetings.Theworkshopisinteractiveandlively.Aftertakingthissession,participantswillbeableto:•Applytheprincipleoftheauthorityofthemayor,councilmembers,andstaffcorrectly•Followbestpracticesforeffectivediscussion•Respondtodisorderordifficultpeople•Identifyfiveinappropriateremarks•Usethemotions“PointofOrder”and“Appeal”90minutesPRESENTERAnnG.MacfarlanehastrainedthousandsofelectedofficialsinRobert’sRulesofOrdersince2005underthebannerof“JurassicParliament.”Herlivelyandentertainingworkshopsusedinosaursaspropstodemonstratehowmotionswork.Theyarefilledwithreal-lifeexamplesthatbringthelessonshome.AnnisaformerdiplomatandRussiantranslator.SheisaProfessionalRegisteredParliamentarian.WithAndrewEstep,AnnistheauthorofMasteringCouncilMeetings:AGuidebookforElectedOfficialsandLocalGovernments.