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HUMAN SERVICES AGREEMENT
CAG- If-135
THIS HUMAN SERVICESAGREEMENT,dated June_,2018,is byand between the Cityof Renton(the"City"), a
Washington municipal corporation, and StartZone ("Agency"), The City and the Agency are referred to
collectively in this Agreement as the"Parties." Once fully executed by the Parties, this Agreement is effective
as of the last date signed by both parties.
RECITALS
WHEREAS Renton has provided General Fund budget funds to finance certain programs;
WHEREAS the programs provided by the Agency are for the general community's benefit and are designed for
the well-being of children, individuals,and families in the City of Renton;
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals,which are incorporated by reference,and the following
mutual promises and covenants contained in this Agreement,the Parties mutually agreed asfollows:
1. Scope of Services: Agency agrees to provide the services as specified in Exhibit A,which is attached and
incorporated herein and may hereinafter be referred to as the "Services." The Services shall be
performed in a manner consistent with the accepted practices for other similar services, completed to
Renton's satisfaction within the time prescribed by Renton, and pursuant to the direction of the Human
Services Manager("HSM")or designee. In the case of multiple projects, each project shall correspond
to a separate Scope of Work.
2. Term:The term ofthisAgreementshall befora period oftwo months(2)months com mencing on May
1, 2018, and terminating on June 30, 2018("Term").
3. Termination: Prior to the expiration of the Term,this Agreement may be terminated or suspended
immediately,with or without cause by Renton. The Agency may cancel this Agreement only upon thirty
(30)business days'prior written notice to Renton. In the event Renton terminates or suspends this
Agreement, the Agency will be entitled to receive compensation for any approved Services rendered
priorto the termination or suspension of this Agreement. The HSM's determination of compensation
shall be binding and conclusive.
4. Compensation:
A. Total Compensation. In exchange for the Agency's performance of the services detailed in the
Scope of Service, Renton shall reimburse the Agency in an amount not to exceed the amount
specified in the Scope of Service.
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B. Criteria for Compensation. Renton will use a variety of measures as indicators of satisfactory
contract performance. The Agency will be expected to meet at least 90%of the performance goals
(outputs)asdefined in ExhibitA. IftheAgencydoes not meetthe 90%of performance goals,the
compensation will be reduced by the corresponding number of percentage points below the 90%
level. At the 90% or above level, the Agency will be reimbursed at 100%. The method for
calculating contract performance is specified below in subsection 4c.
i. Any exception to the criteria or method must be negotiated with Renton.
ii. Renton may note exceptions where circumstances beyond the Agency's control
impacts the Agency's ability to meet its performance goals and the Agency has shown
reasonable effort to overcome those circumstances to meet their goals.
iii. The HSM has the discretion to find exceptions when appropriate.
C. Method of Calculation. The performance measure"percentage of unduplicated clients served"will
comprise 50% of the formula used to determine reimbursement. Other performance measures
will be aggregated and will be the remaining 50% performance measure used to determine
reimbursement. If an Agency exceeds any of its performance measure goals, the level of
reimbursementwill remain the same. Ifthe numberof unitsof service provided exceedsthe goal
for that particular measure,the actual number of units provided shall be adjusted to equal that
goal. The total reimbursement shall be based on cumulative data presented by the Agency in the
final reimbursement request and accompanying reports.
D. Method of Payment. Agency will submit an invoice to Renton as specified in the Scope of Service.
No invoiceshall exceed onequarterofthetotal budgeted amountbymore than 10%withoutprior
writtenauthorization byRenton. Failuretodelivertheinvoiceand reportsinatimelymannermay
jeopardize the payment of funds for that period. Payment will be made no later than forty-five
(45) calendar days after receipt of invoice and approval of reports.
i. If Renton objectstoall oranyportion ofthe invoice,it shall notifytheAgency and
reserves the option to pay only that portion of the invoice not in dispute.
ii. Inthatevent,the Partieswill immediately make every effortto settle the disputed
portion
5. Monitoring: Even though the Agency is an independent contractor with the authority to control and
direct the performance and details of the Services authorized under this Agreement, the Services must
meet the approval of Renton and shall be subject to Renton's general right of inspection to secure
satisfactory completion. Renton shall review reports to monitor compliance with the level of service
required in the Scope of Service. Renton may also review program performance periodically on-site.
Should the Agency fail to meet the minimum level of service represented by the Performance Measures
in Exhibit A,Renton reserves the right to adjust payments a specified in Paragraph 4(B),"Criteria for
Compensation".
6. Record Maintenance:The Agency shall maintain accounts and records,which properly reflect all direct
and indirect costs expended and Services provided in the performance of this Agreement and retain such
records for as long as may be required by applicable Washington State records retention laws, but in any
event no less than six years after the termination of this Agreement. The Agency agrees to provide
access to and copies of any records related to this Agreement as required by the City to audit
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expenditures and charges and/or to comply with the Washington State Public Records Act (Chapter
42.56 RCW).The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
7. Project Files: The Agency shall maintain files for this project containing the following items:
A. Notice of GrantAward.
B. Motions, resolutions, or minutes documenting Board or Council actions.
C. A copy ofthis Agreement and ExhibitA,and Scope of Service correspondence regarding budget
revision requests.
D. Copies of all project invoice, reports and documentation submitted to Renton.
8. ReportingRequirements: No paymentwill be madeto theAgency until all reports requested by
Renton are fully completed and executed by the Agency and approved by Renton. The Agency shall
submit the reports specified in the Scope of Services each quarter no later than fifteen(15)calendar
days following the end of each quarter,unless otherwise specified in the Scope of Service.
9. Public Records Compliance: To the full extent the City determines necessary to comply with the
Washington State Public Records Act,Agency shall make a due diligent search of all records in its
possession orcontrol relating tothisAgreementand the Services,including,but not limited to,e-mail,
correspondence, notes,saved telephone messages, recordings, photos, or drawings and provide them
to the City for production. In the event Agency believes said records need to be protected from
disclosure, it may, at Agency's own expense, seek judicial protection. Agency shall indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless the City for all costs,including attorneys'fees,attendant to any claim or litigation
related to a Public Records Act request for which Agency has responsive records and for which Agency
has withheld records or information contained therein, or not provided them to the City in a timely
manner.Agency shall produce for distribution any and all records responsive to the Public Records Act
request in a timely manner,unless those records are protected by courtorder. The provisions of this
section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
10. Independent Contractor Relationship:
A. The Agency is retained by the City only for the purposes and to the extent set forth in this
Agreement.The nature of the relationship betweentheAgencyandthe City during the period of
the Services shall be that of an independent contractor, not employee. The Agency, not the City,
shall have the power to control and direct the details, manner or means of Services. Specifically,
butnot by means oflimitation,theAgencyshall have no obligation to workany particularhours or
particular schedule,unless otherwise indicated in the Scope of Service or where scheduling of
attendance or performance is mutually arranged due to the nature of the Services. Agency shall
retain the right to designate the means of performing the Services covered by this agreement, and
the Agency shall be entitled to employ other workers at such compensation and such other
conditions as it may deem proper, provided, however,that any contract so made by the Agency is
to be paid by it alone, and that employing such workers, it is acting individually and not as an agent
for the City.
B. The City shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or
Social Security or contributing to the State Industrial Insurance Program, or otherwise assuming
the duties of an employer with respect to Agency or any employee of the Agency.
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11. Hold Harmless: The Agency agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, elected
officials,employees,officers,representatives,and volunteers from any and all claims,demands,actions,
suits, causes of action, arbitrations, mediations, proceedings,judgments, awards, injuries, damages,
liabilities,taxes,losses,fines,fees,penalties,expenses,attorney's or attorneys'fees,costs,and/or
litigation expensestoorbyanyand all personsorentities,arisingfrom,resulting from,or related to the
negligent acts,errors oromissions of the Agency in its performance of this Agreement ora breach of
thisAgreementbyAgency,exceptforthatportion ofthe claimscaused bytheCity's sole negligence.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115,
(Validityofagreementto indemnify against liabilityfor negligence relative to construction,alteration,
improvement,etc.,of structure orimprovementattachedto real estate...)then,inthe eventofliability
fordamages arising outof bodily injuryto persons ordamages to property caused byorresultingfrom
the concurrent negligence of the Agency and the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers,
Agency's liability shall be only to the extent of Agency's negligence.
It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided in this Agreement
constitute Agency's waiver of immunity under the Industrial Insurance Act, RCW Title 51, solely for the
purposes of this indemnification. The Parties have mutually negotiated and agreed to this waiver. The
provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
12. Gifts and Conflicts: The City's Code of Ethics and Washington State law prohibit City employees from
soliciting, accepting, or receiving any gift,gratuity orfavorfrom any person,firm or corporation involved
in a contractor transaction. To ensure compliance with the City's Code of Ethics and state law,the
Agency shall not give a gift of any kind to City employees or officials. Agency also confirms that Agency
does not have a business interest ora close family relationship with any City officer or employee who
was, is,or will be involved in selecting the Agency, negotiating or administering this Agreement,or
evaluating the Agency's performance of the Services.
13. City of Renton Business License: The Agency shall obtain a City of Renton Business License priorto
performing any Services and maintain the business license in good standing throughout the term of
this agreement with the City. Information regarding acquiring a city business license can be found at:.
http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=548&mid=328.Information regarding State business
licensing requirements can be found at:_
http://dor.wa.gov/content/doingbusiness/registermybusiness/
14. Insurance: Agency shall secure and maintain:
A. Commercial general liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000 for each
occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate for the Term of this Agreement.
B. In the event that Services delivered pursuant to this Agreement either directly or indirectly involve
or require Professional Services, Professional Liability, Errors and Omissions coverage shall be
provided with minimum limits of$1,000,000 per occurrence. "Professional Services", for the
purpose of this section,shall mean any Service provided by a licensed professional or Services that
requires a professional standard of care.
C. Workers'compensation coverage,as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of
Washington, shall also be secured.
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D. Commercial Automobile Liabilityforowned,leased,hired or non-owned,leased,hired ornon-
owned,with minimum limits of$1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit,if there will be
any use of Agency's vehicles on the City's Premises byoron behalf of the City,beyond normal
commutes.
E. Agency shall name the City as an Additional Insured on its commercial general liability policy on a
non-contributory primary basis. The City's insurance policies shall not be a source for payment of
anyAgency liability,nor shall the maintenance of any insurance required by this Agreement be
construed to limitthe liabilityofAgencyto the coverage provided bysuch insurance orotherwise
limit the City's recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity.
F. Subject to the City's review and acceptance, a certificate of insurance showing the proper
endorsements,shall be delivered to the City before performing the Services.
G. Agency shall provide the City with written notice of any policy cancellation,within two(2) business
days of their receipt of such notice.
15. Successors and Assigns: Neither the City nor the Agency shall assign,transfer or encumber any rights,
duties or interests accruing from this Agreement without the written consent of the other.
16. Notices: Any notice required under this Agreement will be in writing,addressed to the appropriate party
attheaddresswhich appears below(as modified in writingfrom time totime bysuch party),and given
personally, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, by facsimile or by nationally
recognized overnight courier service. Time period for notices shall be deemed to have commenced upon
the date of receipt, EXCEPT facsimile delivery will be deemed to have commenced on the first business
day following transmission. Email and telephone may be used for purposes of administering the
Agreement, but should not be used to give any formal notice required by the Agreement.
City of Renton: Agency:
Dianne Utecht Phon Sivongxay
1055 South Grady Way,Sixth Floor Highline College
Renton, WA 98057 PO Box 98000
Phone: (425) 430-6655 Des Moines,WA 98198-9800
Dutecht@rentonwa.gov Phone:206-592-3220
Fax: (425) 430-6603 psivongxay@highline.edu
Fax: 206-592-5929
17. Discrimination Prohibited: Except to the extent permitted by a bona fide occupational qualification,the
Agency agrees asfollows:
A. Agency,and Agency's agents,employees,representatives,and volunteers with regard to the
Services performed or to be performed under this Agreement, shall not discriminate on the basis
of race, color,sex, religion, nationality, creed, marital status,sexual orientation or preference, age
(except minimum age and retirement provisions), honorably discharged veteran or military status,
or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona fide
occupational qualification in relationship to hiring and employment, in employment or application
for employment,the administration of the delivery of Services or any other benefits under this
Agreement, or procurement of materials or supplies.
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B. The Agency will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees
are treated during employment without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age,
sexual orientation,physical,sensory or mental handicaps,or marital status. Such action shall
include, but not be limited to the following employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer,
recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of
compensation and selection for training.
C. If the Agency fails to comply with any of this Agreement's non-discrimination provisions, the City
shall have the right, at its option,to cancel the Agreement in whole or in part.
D. TheAgencyis responsible to beawareofand in compliancewith allfederal,state and local laws
and regulations that may affect the satisfactory completion of the project,which includes but is
notlimitedtofairlaborlaws,worker'scompensation,and Title VI ofthe Federal Civil RightsActof
1964,and will comply with City of Renton Council Resolution Number 4085.
18. Miscellaneous: The parties hereby acknowledge:
A. The City is not responsible to train or provide training for Agency.
B. Agencywill not be reimbursed forjob related expenses except to the extent specifically agreed
within the attached exhibits.
C. Agency shall furnish all toolsand/or materials necessaryto perform the Services except to the
extent specifically agreed within the attached exhibits.
D. In the event special training,licensing,or certification is required for Agency to provide Services he
/she will acquire or maintain such at his/her own expense and, if Agency employs,sub-contracts,
or otherwise assigns the responsibility to perform the Services, said employee/sub-contractor/
assignee will acquire and or maintain such training, licensing,or certification.
E. This is a non-exclusive agreement and Agency is free to provide his/her Services to other entities,
so long as there is no interruption or interference with the provision of Services called for in this
Agreement.
F. Agencyis responsibleforhis/herown insurance,including,butnotlimited to health insurance.
G. Agency is responsible for his/herownWorker's Compensation coverage aswellasthatforany
persons employed by the Agency.
19. Other Provisions:
A. Approval Authority. Each individual executing thisAgreementon behalf of the City and Agency
represents and warrants that such individuals are duly authorized to execute and deliver this
Agreement on behalf of the City or Agency.
B. General Administration and Management. The City's project manager is Dianne Utecht. In
providing Services,Agency shall coordinate with the City's contract manager or his/her designee.
C. Amendment and Modification. This Agreement may be amended only by an instrument in writing,
duly executed by both Parties.
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D. Conflicts. In the event of any inconsistencies between Agency proposals and this Agreement,the
terms of this Agreement shall prevail. Any exhibits/attachments to this Agreement are
incorporated by reference only to the extent ofthe purposeforwhich they are referenced within
this Agreement. To the extent an Agency prepared exhibit conflicts with the terms in the body of
this Agreement or contains terms that are extraneous to the purpose for which itis referenced,
the terms in the body of this Agreement shall prevail and the extraneous terms shall not be
incorporated herein.
E. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be made in and shall be governed by and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and the City of Renton. Agency and all of the
Agency's employees shall perform the Services in accordance with all applicable federal, state,
county and city laws, codes and ordinances.
F. Joint Drafting Effort. This Agreement shall be considered for all purposes as prepared by the joint
efforts of the Parties and shall not be construed against one party or the other as a result of the
preparation,substitution,submission orothereventof negotiation,drafting or execution.
G. Jurisdiction and Venue. Any lawsuit or legal action brought by any party to enforce or interpret
this Agreement or any of its terms or covenants shall be brought in the King County Superior Court
for the State of Washington at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, King County,
Washington, or its replacement or successor.
H. Severability. A court of competent jurisdiction's determination that any provision or part of this
Agreement is illegal or unenforceable shall not cancel or invalidate the remainder of this
Agreement,which shall remain in full force and effect.
I. Sole and Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties and any
representationsorunderstandings,whether oral orwritten,not incorporated are excluded.
J. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and each and all of its provisions
in which performance is a factor. Adherence to completion dates set forth in the description of
the Services is essential to the Agency's performance of this Agreement.
K. Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, nor shall be construed to give
any rights or benefits in the Agreement to anyone other than the Parties, and all duties and
responsibilities undertaken pursuanttothisAgreementwill beforthe sole and exclusive benefit
of the Parties and no one else.
L. Assigns and Successors. The Parties each bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns, and
legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement,and to the partners,successors,assigns,
and legal representatives of such other partywith respectto all covenants of the Agreement.
M. Waivers. All waivers shall be in writing and signed bythe waiving party. Either party's failure to
enforceanyprovision ofthisAgreementshall notbeawaiverand shall notpreventeitherthe City
or Agency from enforcing that provision or any other provision of this Agreement in the future.
Waiver of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any
prior or subsequent breach unless it is expressly waived in writing.
N. Counterparts.The Parties may execute thisAgreement in any n um berof counterparts,each of
which shall constitute an original,and all of which will together constitute this one Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties have voluntarily entered intothisAgreementasofthe date lastsigned by
the Parties below.
CITY OF RENTON HIGHLINE COLLEGE
By: / /� By: Ad
Kelly Bey er / Rich Shockley
Community Services Administrator Center Director SBDC/StartZone
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Date Date
Approved as to Legal Form By: (
Michael Pham
Vice President
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Shane Moloney Date
Renton City Attorney
Agreement Form Updated 08/30/2016
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Exhibit A
Scope and Schedule of Work
2017-2018 Program Services Agreement
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StartZone $8,750
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4 workshops"the Mindset of an ISVIRVOR $8,750
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May 1, 2018- June 30, 2018
Unduplicated Renton 7 Self Sufficiency
Residents
Number of Workshops 4
The Agency shall provide the approximate number of City of Renton clients with the following
services. Services shall be provided in a manner which fully complies with all applicable
federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances rules and regulations, as are now in effect
or may be amended or enacted during the course of the Agreement.
2nd Unduplicated Cit of Renton clients served 7 7
Number of Workshops provided 4 4
Definition of Units of Service:
Four workshops (taught in Spanish) will be provided, each lasting 5 hours. Students will be
provided with an array of curriculum tailored to small business entrepreneurs. Technical
assistance of 3-8 hours will be provided to a minimum of 3 participants who have completed
all 4 workshops and class homework.
Exhibit A-Scope and Schedule of Work
2017-2018 Agency Services Agreement 1
Budget $8750
Personnel $8750
Non-Personnel $0
The above Services shall be provided by June 30, 2018.
I. Contract Administration
- The Agency shall notify Renton, in writing, within ten (10) calendar days of any changes in
program personnel or board membership.
-The Agency shall provide Renton with a current list of its Board of Directors, general or limited
partners, as applicable.
-The Agency will provide a copy of the current year's audit when it is available, along with any
audit management or cover letters provided.
II. Reporting Requirements and Timeline
All data and required forms shall be submitted on forms and in the manner specified by the City.
III.Service Unit Report
Data from this form will be used to track each program's progress toward meeting the goals
stipulated in the Scope of Services. It shall be submitted quarterly, no later than the 15th of the
month following the end of the quarter (i.e.April 15,July 15, October 15, and January 15), along
with the Reimbursement Request unless otherwise specified
IV. Reimbursement Request
This form will serve as the invoicing mechanism for payment to your Agency/program. It shall be
submitted quarterly, no later than the 15th of the month following the end of the quarter (i.e.
April 15,July 15,and October 15). The 4th quarter reimbursement request will be submitted no later
than December 27th
V. Demographic Data Report
The Agency shall collect and retain the data requested on this form from the persons served through
this contract. Data should be tracked in an ongoing manner and submitted annually by January 15
of the following year.
Exhibit A-Scope and Schedule of Work
2017-2018 Agency Services Agreement 2
VI.Annual Outcome Data Report
Outcome data shall be submitted annually by January 15.
Data should demonstrate the program's progress toward Outcomes specified in the Scope of
Services.
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Service Unit Report and Reimbursement Request 15th day following each quarter
Final Reimbursement Request(4th Quarter) December 27th,2017/December 27th,2018
Demographic Data Report January 15th,2018/January 15th,2019
Annual Outcome Data Report January 15th,2018/January 15th,2019
Exhibit A-Scope and Schedule of Work
2017-2018 Agency Services Agreement 3