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AGREEMENTFORDESIGNANDFACILITATION
OF2023CITYCOUNCILRETREAT
THISAGREEMENT,datedforreferencepurposesonlyasFebruary20,2023,isbyandbetween
theCityofRenton(the“City”),aWashingtonmunicipalcorporation,andUnaMcAlinden,DBA
CreativeStrategySolutions(“Consultant”),soleproprietor.TheCityandtheConsultantare
referredtocollectivelyinthisAgreementasthe“Parties.”OncefullyexecutedbytheParties,this
Agreementiseffectiveasofthelastdatesignedbybothparties.
1.ScopeofWork:Consultantagreestoprovidedesignandfacilitationof2023CityCouncil
RetreatasspecifiedinExhibitA,whichisattachedandincorporatedhereinandmay
hereinafterbereferredtoasthe“Work.”
2.ChangesinScopeofWork:TheCity,withoutinvalidatingthisAgreement,mayorder
changestotheWorkconsistingofadditions,deletionsormodifications.Anysuchchanges
totheWorkshallbeorderedbytheCityinwritingandtheCompensationshallbe
equitablyadjustedconsistentwiththeratessetforthinExhibitAorasotherwisemutually
agreedbytheParties.
3.TimeofPerformance:ConsultantshallcommenceperformanceoftheAgreement
pursuanttotheschedule(s)setforthinExhibitA.AllWorkshallbeperformedbynolater
thanMarch31,2023.
4.Compensation:
A.Amount.TotalcompensationtoConsultantforWorkprovidedpursuanttothis
Agreementshallnotexceed$15,000,plusanyapplicablestateandlocalsalestaxes.
CompensationshallbebaseduponWorkactuallyperformedaccordingtotherate(s)
oramountsspecifiedinExhibitA.TheConsultantagreesthatanyhourlyorflatrate
chargedbyitforitsWorkshallremainlockedatthenegotiatedrate(s)unless
otherwiseagreedtoinwritingorprovidedinExhibitA.Exceptasspecificallyprovided
herein,theConsultantshallbesolelyresponsibleforpaymentofanytaxesimposed
asaresultoftheperformanceandpaymentofthisAgreement.
B.MethodofPayment.Onamonthlyornolessthanquarterlybasisduringanyquarter
inwhichWorkisperformed,theConsultantshallsubmitavoucherorinvoiceinaform
CAG-23-052
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specifiedbytheCity,includingadescriptionofwhatWorkhasbeenperformed,the
nameofthepersonnelperformingsuchWork,andanyhourlylaborchargeratefor
suchpersonnel.TheConsultantshallalsosubmitafinalbilluponcompletionofall
Work.PaymentshallbemadebytheCityforWorkperformedwithinthirty(30)
calendardaysafterreceiptandapprovalbytheappropriateCityrepresentativeofthe
voucherorinvoice.IftheConsultant’sperformancedoesnotmeettherequirements
ofthisAgreement,theConsultantwillcorrectormodifyitsperformancetocomply
withtheAgreement.TheCitymaywithholdpaymentforworkthatdoesnotmeetthe
requirementsofthisAgreement.
C.EffectofPayment.PaymentforanypartoftheWorkshallnotconstituteawaiverby
theCityofanyremediesitmayhaveagainsttheConsultantforfailureofthe
ConsultanttoperformtheWorkorforanybreachofthisAgreementbythe
Consultant.
D.NonͲAppropriationofFunds.Ifsufficientfundsarenotappropriatedorallocatedfor
paymentunderthisAgreementforanyfuturefiscalperiod,theCityshallnotbe
obligatedtomakepaymentsforWorkoramountsincurredaftertheendofthe
currentfiscalperiod,andthisAgreementwillterminateuponthecompletionofall
remainingWorkforwhichfundsareallocated.Nopenaltyorexpenseshallaccrueto
theCityintheeventthisprovisionapplies.
5.Termination:
A.TheCityreservestherighttoterminatethisAgreementatanytime,withorwithout
causebygivingten(10)calendardays’noticetotheConsultantinwriting.Intheevent
ofsuchterminationorsuspension,allfinishedorunfinisheddocuments,data,studies,
worksheets,modelsandreports,orothermaterialpreparedbytheConsultant
pursuanttothisAgreementshallbesubmittedtotheCity,ifanyarerequiredaspart
oftheWork.
B.IntheeventthisAgreementisterminatedbytheCity,theConsultantshallbeentitled
topaymentforallhoursworkedtotheeffectivedateoftermination,lessallpayments
previouslymade.IftheAgreementisterminatedbytheCityafterpartialperformance
ofWorkforwhichtheagreedcompensationisafixedfee,theCityshallpaythe
Consultantanequitableshareofthefixedfee.Thisprovisionshallnotpreventthe
Cityfromseekinganylegalremediesitmayhavefortheviolationornonperformance
ofanyoftheprovisionsofthisAgreementandsuchchargesduetotheCityshallbe
deductedfromthefinalpaymentduetheConsultant.Nopaymentshallbemadeby
theCityforanyexpensesincurredorworkdonefollowingtheeffectivedateof
terminationunlessauthorizedinadvanceinwritingbytheCity.
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6.WarrantiesAndRightToUseWorkProduct:Consultantrepresentsandwarrantsthat
ConsultantwillperformallWorkidentifiedinthisAgreementinaprofessionaland
workmanlikemannerandinaccordancewithallreasonableandprofessionalstandards
andlaws.Compliancewithprofessionalstandardsincludes,asapplicable,performingthe
WorkincompliancewithapplicableCitystandardsorguidelines(e.g.designcriteriaand
StandardPlansforRoad,BridgeandMunicipalConstruction).Professionalengineersshall
certifyengineeringplans,specifications,plats,andreports,asapplicable,pursuantto
RCW18.43.070.Consultantfurtherrepresentsandwarrantsthatallfinalworkproduct
createdforanddeliveredtotheCitypursuanttothisAgreementshallbetheoriginalwork
oftheConsultantandfreefromanyintellectualpropertyencumbrancewhichwould
restricttheCityfromusingtheworkproduct.ConsultantgrantstotheCityanonͲ
exclusive,perpetualrightandlicensetouse,reproduce,distribute,adapt,modify,and
displayallfinalworkproductproducedpursuanttothisAgreement.TheCity’sorother’s
adaptation,modificationoruseofthefinalworkproductsotherthanforthepurposesof
thisAgreementshallbewithoutliabilitytotheConsultant.Theprovisionsofthissection
shallsurvivetheexpirationorterminationofthisAgreement.
7.RecordMaintenance:TheConsultantshallmaintainaccountsandrecords,which
properlyreflectalldirectandindirectcostsexpendedandWorkprovidedinthe
performanceofthisAgreementandretainsuchrecordsforaslongasmayberequiredby
applicableWashingtonStaterecordsretentionlaws,butinanyeventnolessthansix
yearsaftertheterminationofthisAgreement.TheConsultantagreestoprovideaccess
toandcopiesofanyrecordsrelatedtothisAgreementasrequiredbytheCitytoaudit
expendituresandchargesand/ortocomplywiththeWashingtonStatePublicRecordsAct
(Chapter42.56RCW).Theprovisionsofthissectionshallsurvivetheexpirationor
terminationofthisAgreement.
8.PublicRecordsCompliance:TothefullextenttheCitydeterminesnecessarytocomply
withtheWashingtonStatePublicRecordsAct,Consultantshallmakeaduediligentsearch
ofallrecordsinitspossessionorcontrolrelatingtothisAgreementandtheWork,
including,butnotlimitedto,eͲmail,correspondence,notes,savedtelephonemessages,
recordings,photos,ordrawingsandprovidethemtotheCityforproduction.Intheevent
Consultantbelievessaidrecordsneedtobeprotectedfromdisclosure,itmay,at
Consultant’sownexpense,seekjudicialprotection.Consultantshallindemnify,defend,
andholdharmlesstheCityforallcosts,includingattorneys’fees,attendanttoanyclaim
orlitigationrelatedtoaPublicRecordsActrequestforwhichConsultanthasresponsive
recordsandforwhichConsultanthaswithheldrecordsorinformationcontainedtherein,
ornotprovidedthemtotheCityinatimelymanner.Consultantshallproducefor
distributionanyandallrecordsresponsivetothePublicRecordsActrequestinatimely
manner,unlessthoserecordsareprotectedbycourtorder.Theprovisionsofthissection
shallsurvivetheexpirationorterminationofthisAgreement.
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9.IndependentContractorRelationship:
A.TheConsultantisretainedbytheCityonlyforthepurposesandtotheextentsetforth
inthisAgreement.ThenatureoftherelationshipbetweentheConsultantandtheCity
duringtheperiodoftheWorkshallbethatofanindependentcontractor,not
employee.TheConsultant,nottheCity,shallhavethepowertocontrolanddirectthe
details,mannerormeansofWork.Specifically,butnotbymeansoflimitation,the
Consultantshallhavenoobligationtoworkanyparticularhoursorparticular
schedule,unlessotherwiseindicatedintheScopeofWorkorwhereschedulingof
attendanceorperformanceismutuallyarrangedduetothenatureoftheWork.
ConsultantshallretaintherighttodesignatethemeansofperformingtheWork
coveredbythisagreement,andtheConsultantshallbeentitledtoemployother
workersatsuchcompensationandsuchotherconditionsasitmaydeemproper,
provided,however,thatanycontractsomadebytheConsultantistobepaidbyit
alone,andthatemployingsuchworkers,itisactingindividuallyandnotasanagent
fortheCity.
B.TheCityshallnotberesponsibleforwithholdingorotherwisedeductingfederal
incometaxorSocialSecurityorcontributingtotheStateIndustrialInsurance
Program,orotherwiseassumingthedutiesofanemployerwithrespecttoConsultant
oranyemployeeoftheConsultant.
C.IftheConsultantisasoleproprietorshiporifthisAgreementiswithanindividual,the
ConsultantagreestonotifytheCityandcompleteanyrequiredformiftheConsultant
retiredunderaStateofWashingtonretirementsystemandagreestoindemnifyany
lossestheCitymaysustainthroughtheConsultant’sfailuretodoso.
10.HoldHarmless:TheConsultantagreestorelease,indemnify,defend,andholdharmless
theCity,electedofficials,employees,officers,representatives,andvolunteersfromany
andallclaims,demands,actions,suits,causesofaction,arbitrations,mediations,
proceedings,judgments,awards,injuries,damages,liabilities,taxes,losses,fines,fees,
penalties,expenses,attorney’sorattorneys’fees,costs,and/orlitigationexpensestoor
byanyandallpersonsorentities,arisingfrom,resultingfrom,orrelatedtothenegligent
acts,errorsoromissionsoftheConsultantinitsperformanceofthisAgreementora
breachofthisAgreementbyConsultant,exceptforthatportionoftheclaimscausedby
theCity’ssolenegligence.
ShouldacourtofcompetentjurisdictiondeterminethatthisagreementissubjecttoRCW
4.24.115,(Validityofagreementtoindemnifyagainstliabilityfornegligencerelativeto
construction,alteration,improvement,etc.,ofstructureorimprovementattachedtoreal
estate…)then,intheeventofliabilityfordamagesarisingoutofbodilyinjurytopersons
ordamagestopropertycausedbyorresultingfromtheconcurrentnegligenceofthe
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ConsultantandtheCity,itsofficers,officials,employeesandvolunteers,Consultant’s
liabilityshallbeonlytotheextentofConsultant’snegligence.
Itisfurtherspecificallyandexpresslyunderstoodthattheindemnificationprovidedin
thisAgreementconstituteConsultant’swaiverofimmunityundertheIndustrial
InsuranceAct,RCWTitle51,solelyforthepurposesofthisindemnification.TheParties
havemutuallynegotiatedandagreedtothiswaiver.Theprovisionsofthissectionshall
survivetheexpirationorterminationofthisAgreement.
11. GiftsandConflicts:TheCity’sCodeofEthicsandWashingtonStatelawprohibitCity
employeesfromsoliciting,accepting,orreceivinganygift,gratuityorfavorfromany
person,firmorcorporationinvolvedinacontractortransaction.Toensurecompliance
withtheCity’sCodeofEthicsandstatelaw,theConsultantshallnotgiveagiftofanykind
toCityemployeesorofficials.ConsultantalsoconfirmsthatConsultantdoesnothavea
businessinterestoraclosefamilyrelationshipwithanyCityofficeroremployeewhowas,
is,orwillbeinvolvedinselectingtheConsultant,negotiatingoradministeringthis
Agreement,orevaluatingtheConsultant’sperformanceoftheWork.
12.CityofRentonBusinessLicense:UnlessexemptedbytheRentonMunicipalCode,
ConsultantshallobtainaCityofRentonBusinessLicensepriortoperforminganyWork
andmaintainthebusinesslicenseingoodstandingthroughoutthetermofthis
agreementwiththeCity.
Informationregardingacquiringacitybusinesslicensecanbefoundat:
https://www.rentonwa.gov/Tax
InformationregardingStatebusinesslicensingrequirementscanbefoundat:
https://dor.wa.gov/doingͲbusiness/registerͲmyͲbusiness
13.Insurance:Consultantshallsecureandmaintain:
A.Commercialgeneralliabilityinsuranceintheminimumamountsof$1,000,000for
eachoccurrence/$2,000,000aggregatefortheTermofthisAgreement.
B.IntheeventthatWorkdeliveredpursuanttothisAgreementeitherdirectlyor
indirectlyinvolveorrequireProfessionalServices,ProfessionalLiability,Errorsand
Omissionscoverageshallbeprovidedwithminimumlimitsof$1,000,000per
occurrence."ProfessionalServices",forthepurposeofthissection,shallmeanany
WorkprovidedbyalicensedprofessionalorWorkthatrequiresaprofessional
standardofcare.
C.Workers’compensationcoverage,asrequiredbytheIndustrialInsurancelawsofthe
StateofWashington,shallalsobesecured.
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D.CommercialAutomobileLiabilityforowned,leased,hiredornonͲowned,leased,hired
ornonͲowned,withminimumlimitsof$1,000,000peroccurrencecombinedsingle
limit,iftherewillbeanyuseofConsultant’svehiclesontheCity’sPremisesbyoron
behalfoftheCity,beyondnormalcommutes.
E.ConsultantshallnametheCityasanAdditionalInsuredonitscommercialgeneral
liabilitypolicyonanonͲcontributoryprimarybasis.TheCity’sinsurancepoliciesshall
notbeasourceforpaymentofanyConsultantliability,norshallthemaintenanceof
anyinsurancerequiredbythisAgreementbeconstruedtolimittheliabilityof
ConsultanttothecoverageprovidedbysuchinsuranceorotherwiselimittheCity’s
recoursetoanyremedyavailableatlaworinequity.
F.SubjecttotheCity’sreviewandacceptance,acertificateofinsuranceshowingthe
properendorsements,shallbedeliveredtotheCitybeforeperformingtheWork.
G.ConsultantshallprovidetheCitywithwrittennoticeofanypolicycancellation,within
two(2)businessdaysoftheirreceiptofsuchnotice.
14.Delays:Consultantisnotresponsiblefordelayscausedbyfactorsbeyondthe
Consultant’sreasonablecontrol.WhensuchdelaysbeyondtheConsultant’sreasonable
controloccur,theCityagreestheConsultantisnotresponsiblefordamages,norshallthe
ConsultantbedeemedtobeindefaultoftheAgreement.
15.SuccessorsandAssigns:NeithertheCitynortheConsultantshallassign,transferor
encumberanyrights,dutiesorinterestsaccruingfromthisAgreementwithoutthe
writtenconsentoftheother.
16.Notices:AnynoticerequiredunderthisAgreementwillbeinwriting,addressedtothe
appropriatepartyattheaddresswhichappearsbelow(asmodifiedinwritingfromtime
totimebysuchparty),andgivenpersonally,byregisteredorcertifiedmail,returnreceipt
requested,byfacsimileorbynationallyrecognizedovernightcourierservice.Timeperiod
fornoticesshallbedeemedtohavecommenceduponthedateofreceipt,EXCEPT
facsimiledeliverywillbedeemedtohavecommencedonthefirstbusinessdayfollowing
transmission.Emailandtelephonemaybeusedforpurposesofadministeringthe
Agreement,butshouldnotbeusedtogiveanyformalnoticerequiredbytheAgreement.
CITYOFRENTON
ValerieO’Halloran,CouncilPresident
1055SouthGradyWay
Renton,WA98057
CONSULTANT
UnaMcAlinden,Principal
17024NE31stCourt
Bellevue,WA98008
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Phone:(425)430Ͳ6501
vohalloran@rentonwa.gov
Phone:(425)802Ͳ1399
una@unamcalinden.com
17.DiscriminationProhibited:Excepttotheextentpermittedbyabonafideoccupational
qualification,theConsultantagreesasfollows:
A.Consultant,andConsultant’sagents,employees,representatives,andvolunteers
withregardtotheWorkperformedortobeperformedunderthisAgreement,shall
notdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,sex,religion,nationality,creed,marital
status,sexualorientationorpreference,age(exceptminimumageandretirement
provisions),honorablydischargedveteranormilitarystatus,orthepresenceofany
sensory,mentalorphysicalhandicap,unlessbaseduponabonafideoccupational
qualificationinrelationshiptohiringandemployment,inemploymentorapplication
foremployment,theadministrationofthedeliveryofWorkoranyotherbenefits
underthisAgreement,orprocurementofmaterialsorsupplies.
B.TheConsultantwilltakeaffirmativeactiontoinsurethatapplicantsareemployedand
thatemployeesaretreatedduringemploymentwithoutregardtotheirrace,creed,
color,nationalorigin,sex,age,sexualorientation,physical,sensoryormental
handicaps,ormaritalstatus.Suchactionshallinclude,butnotbelimitedtothe
followingemployment,upgrading,demotionortransfer,recruitmentorrecruitment
advertising,layoffortermination,ratesofpayorotherformsofcompensationand
selectionfortraining.
C.IftheConsultantfailstocomplywithanyofthisAgreement’snonͲdiscrimination
provisions,theCityshallhavetheright,atitsoption,tocanceltheAgreementin
wholeorinpart.
D.TheConsultantisresponsibletobeawareofandincompliancewithallfederal,state
andlocallawsandregulationsthatmayaffectthesatisfactorycompletionofthe
project,whichincludesbutisnotlimitedtofairlaborlaws,worker'scompensation,
andTitleVIoftheFederalCivilRightsActof1964,andwillcomplywithCityofRenton
CouncilResolutionNumber4085.
18.Miscellaneous:Thepartiesherebyacknowledge:
A.TheCityisnotresponsibletotrainorprovidetrainingforConsultant.
B.Consultantwillnotbereimbursedforjobrelatedexpensesexcepttotheextent
specificallyagreedwithintheattachedexhibits.
C.Consultantshallfurnishalltoolsand/ormaterialsnecessarytoperformtheWork
excepttotheextentspecificallyagreedwithintheattachedexhibits.
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D.Intheeventspecialtraining,licensing,orcertificationisrequiredforConsultantto
provideWorkhe/shewillacquireormaintainsuchathis/herownexpenseand,if
Consultantemploys,subͲcontracts,orotherwiseassignstheresponsibilitytoperform
theWork,saidemployee/subͲcontractor/assigneewillacquireandormaintainsuch
training,licensing,orcertification.
E.ThisisanonͲexclusiveagreementandConsultantisfreetoprovidehis/herWorkto
otherentities,solongasthereisnointerruptionorinterferencewiththeprovisionof
WorkcalledforinthisAgreement.
F. Consultantisresponsibleforhis/herowninsurance,including,butnotlimitedto
healthinsurance.
G.Consultantisresponsibleforhis/herownWorker’sCompensationcoverageaswellas
thatforanypersonsemployedbytheConsultant.
19.OtherProvisions:
A.ApprovalAuthority.EachindividualexecutingthisAgreementonbehalfoftheCity
andConsultantrepresentsandwarrantsthatsuchindividualsaredulyauthorizedto
executeanddeliverthisAgreementonbehalfoftheCityorConsultant.
B.GeneralAdministrationandManagement.TheCity’sprojectmanagerisValerie
O’Hallroan.InprovidingWork,ConsultantshallcoordinatewiththeCity’scontract
managerorhis/herdesignee.
C.AmendmentandModification.ThisAgreementmaybeamendedonlybyan
instrumentinwriting,dulyexecutedbybothParties.
D.Conflicts.IntheeventofanyinconsistenciesbetweenConsultantproposalsandthis
Agreement,thetermsofthisAgreementshallprevail.Anyexhibits/attachmentsto
thisAgreementareincorporatedbyreferenceonlytotheextentofthepurposefor
whichtheyarereferencedwithinthisAgreement.TotheextentaConsultant
preparedexhibitconflictswiththetermsinthebodyofthisAgreementorcontains
termsthatareextraneoustothepurposeforwhichitisreferenced,thetermsinthe
bodyofthisAgreementshallprevailandtheextraneoustermsshallnotbe
incorporatedherein.
E.GoverningLaw.ThisAgreementshallbemadeinandshallbegovernedbyand
interpretedinaccordancewiththelawsoftheStateofWashingtonandtheCityof
Renton.ConsultantandalloftheConsultant’semployeesshallperformtheWorkin
accordancewithallapplicablefederal,state,countyandcitylaws,codesand
ordinances.
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F.JointDraftingEffort.ThisAgreementshallbeconsideredforallpurposesasprepared
bythejointeffortsofthePartiesandshallnotbeconstruedagainstonepartyorthe
otherasaresultofthepreparation,substitution,submissionorothereventof
negotiation,draftingorexecution.
G.JurisdictionandVenue.Anylawsuitorlegalactionbroughtbyanypartytoenforceor
interpretthisAgreementoranyofitstermsorcovenantsshallbebroughtintheKing
CountySuperiorCourtfortheStateofWashingtonattheMalengRegionalJustice
CenterinKent,KingCounty,Washington,oritsreplacementorsuccessor.Consultant
herebyexpresslyconsentstothepersonalandexclusivejurisdictionandvenueof
suchcourtevenifConsultantisaforeigncorporationnotregisteredwiththeStateof
Washington.
H.Severability.Acourtofcompetentjurisdiction’sdeterminationthatanyprovisionor
partofthisAgreementisillegalorunenforceableshallnotcancelorinvalidatethe
remainderofthisAgreement,whichshallremaininfullforceandeffect.
I.SoleandEntireAgreement.ThisAgreementcontainstheentireagreementofthe
Partiesandanyrepresentationsorunderstandings,whetheroralorwritten,not
incorporatedareexcluded.
J.TimeisoftheEssence.TimeisoftheessenceofthisAgreementandeachandallof
itsprovisionsinwhichperformanceisafactor.Adherencetocompletiondatesset
forthinthedescriptionoftheWorkisessentialtotheConsultant’sperformanceof
thisAgreement.
K.ThirdͲPartyBeneficiaries.NothinginthisAgreementisintendedto,norshallbe
construedtogiveanyrightsorbenefitsintheAgreementtoanyoneotherthanthe
Parties,andalldutiesandresponsibilitiesundertakenpursuanttothisAgreementwill
beforthesoleandexclusivebenefitofthePartiesandnooneelse.
L.BindingEffect.ThePartieseachbindthemselves,theirpartners,successors,assigns,
andlegalrepresentativestotheotherpartytothisAgreement,andtothepartners,
successors,assigns,andlegalrepresentativesofsuchotherpartywithrespecttoall
covenantsoftheAgreement.
M.Waivers.Allwaiversshallbeinwritingandsignedbythewaivingparty.Eitherparty’s
failuretoenforceanyprovisionofthisAgreementshallnotbeawaiverandshallnot
preventeithertheCityorConsultantfromenforcingthatprovisionoranyother
provisionofthisAgreementinthefuture.Waiverofbreachofanyprovisionofthis
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Agreementshallnotbedeemedtobeawaiverofanypriororsubsequentbreach
unlessitisexpresslywaivedinwriting.
N.Counterparts.ThePartiesmayexecutethisAgreementinanynumberof
counterparts,eachofwhichshallconstituteanoriginal,andallofwhichwilltogether
constitutethisoneAgreement.
INWITNESSWHEREOF,thePartieshavevoluntarilyenteredintothisAgreementasofthedate
lastsignedbythePartiesbelow.
CITYOFRENTON
By:_____________________________
CONSULTANT
By:____________________________
EdVanValey
ChiefAdministrativeOfficer
UnaMcAlinden
Principal
_____________________________
Date
_____________________________
Date
ApprovedastoLegalForm
By:__________________________
ShaneMoloney
CityAttorney
ContractTemplateUpdated5/21/2021
Creative Strategy Solutions | Proposal for Board Retreat: City of Renton
Scope of Work & Fee
Creative Strategy Solutions provides planning design and facilitation using the Technology of Participation
approach. This is a highly contextual, customized, and situationally adapted process with unique and tailored delivery for
every client. The fee for this project will be $15,000*.
Creative Strategy Solutions will guide the retreat preparation through the following steps:
Planning & Preparation
Consultant Work Activities Client Responsibilities Deliverables
Complete initial needs assessment
Confirm participants & any necessary
accommodations
Confirm session goals and outcomes
Identify appropriate processes, draft
agenda overview, and roles
Complete individual calls with each
Council member (and other key leaders)
Confirm and contribute to logistics: as
needed
Gather planning team
Coordinate planning meeting
logistics and platforms
Provide details of participants &
any accommodations
Participate in planning and design
meetings as needed
Provide relevant background
information and documents
Session agenda outline
(draft)
Session Design
Consultant Work Activities Client Responsibilities Deliverables
Compile all needed materials and
supplies
Complete agenda revisions as needed,
after client review
Create any customized materials,
visuals, documents needed for sessions
Provide access to or photographs
and specifications of the venue
and space logistics
Review draft agenda and provide
feedback
Address requirements for public
access
Detailed facilitation plan
Confirmed logistical needs
Revised final agenda
Facilitation
Consultant Work Activities Client Responsibilities Deliverables
Deliver two-day facilitated processes
Provide documentation of group work
products to client after the session
Arrange event logistics
Set up room configuration
Participate in facilitation as agreed
upon during planning
Support documentation, as needed
Facilitated two-day retreat
sessions
Completed work product, as
developed by participants
Documentation and Follow Up
Consultant Work Activities Client Responsibilities Deliverables
Meet with client for debrief Participate in final debrief
Distribute and complete post-
planning survey if requested
Not applicable
* Reflects a reduction from my standard full-day rate in recognition of the two-day engagement.
This fee is based on the preparation and all pre-session work being conducted virtually and the retreat session taking
place in-person. Modifications to adapt or pivot to a virtual or hybrid meeting is entirely possible with adequate lead
time, however, this will incur additional fees and staffing/support costs because of the complexity of operating in
multiple platforms and modalities.
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