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Home My WebLink About24-1709ORDrNANCENO. 24-1709 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND RANCH HANDS RESCUE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300) FOR BOB’S HOUSE OF HOPE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Ranch Hands Rescue is a nonprofit and serves as a human and animal sanctuary for the long-term recovery of trauma victims, special needs animals, and male survivors of sex trafficking. Bob’s House of Hope, a program of Ranch Hands Rescue, operates as a comprehensive residential program and safe house for young adult male-identifying survivors of sex trafficking; and WHEREAS, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor, requested support from available contingency funds to support Ranch Hands Rescue; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton hereby finds the agreement between the City and Ranch Hands Rescue, attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference (the “Agreement”), furthers a charitable cause, economic or community growth, or public interest; NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS : SECTION 1. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are incorporated by reference into the body of this Ordinance and hereby ratified. SECTION 2. The Agreement is hereby approved, and the City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement and to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the City under the Agreement, including the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300) in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. The motion to approve this ordinance was made by „„„d,dby Jae llbIIa-J by the following vote L7 - dJ: Aye o..h, J Hc JSPI [ and , the ordinance was passed and approved Nay Abstain Absent ,/ y ./ J I b/ / Mayor Gerard Hudspeth: Vicki Byrd, District 1 : Brian Beck. District 2 : Paul Meltzer. District 3 : Joe Holland. District 4: Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 : Jill Jester, At Large Place 6: PASSED AND APPROVED this the I/*- dayof Se+c„-h/, 2024 z’__a'/L/# GERARD HUDSPETH. MAYOR ATTEST: LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY .„: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY BY: JaMa KeLLer COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND RANCH HANDS RESCUE This Agreement is hereby entered into by and between the City of Denton, a Texas home rule municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as “City”, and Ranch Hands Rescue, a Texas non- profit corporation. WHEREAS, the City has determined the services provided by Ranch Hands Rescue to the citizens of the City merit assistance through the Council Contingency Fund and the City has provided funds in its budget for such Council Contingency Fund; and WHEREAS, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor, requested support from available contingency funds to support Ranch Hands Rescue; and WHEREAS, this Agreement serves a valid municipal and public purpose and is in the public interest; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows: I: OBLIGATIONS OF RANCH HANDS RESCUE In consideration of the receipt of funds from the City, Ranch Hands Rescue agrees to the following terms and conditions: A. Three Hundred and no/100 ($300.00) shall be paid to Ranch Hands Rescue by the City to be utilized for the support of the organization. B Ranch Hands Rescue will maintain adequate records to establish that the City funds are used only for the purposes authorized by this Agreement. C Upon request, Ranch Hands Rescue will permit authorized officials of the City to review its books, financial statements, and records and provide copies of its By-Laws, rules and regulations, and meeting minutes at any time. Such information shall be made available within ten (10) business days of such request. All records pertaining to the funds granted hereby shall be maintained for at least five (5) years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement. D Ranch Hands Rescue will not enter into any contracts that would encumber City funds or the use thereof for a period that would extend beyond the term of this Agreement. E Ranch Hands Rescue will appoint a representative who will be available to meet with City officials when requested. F Ranch Hands Rescue will comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws and policies including all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws or regulations. In the event Ranch Hands Rescue fails to comply, this Agreement may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and Ranch Hands Rescue may be barred from further contracts with the City. Docusign Envelope ID: 7CC928A1-4BB0-463B-A16D-3908F3CAEE9E G Ranch Hands Rescue will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies regarding conflicts of interest and will not participate in any transactions or decisions where such a conflict might exist. II: TIME OF PERFORMANCE The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date of the last signature affixed to this Agreement (the “Effective Date”) and terminate one year from the Effective Date unless the contract is sooner terminated under Section V “Termination”. III. PAYMENTS A PAYMENTS TO RANCH HANDS RESCUE. City shall pay to Ranch Hands Rescue the sum specified in Article I after the Effective Date of this Agreement. B EXCESS PAYMENT. Ranch Hands Rescue shall refund to City within ten (10) working days of City's request, any sum of money which has been paid by City and which City at any time thereafter determines: has resulted in overpayment to Ranch Hands Rescue; or has not been spent strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; or is not supported by adequate documentation to fully justify the expenditure. IV. EVALUATION Ranch Hands Rescue agrees to participate in an implementation and maintenance system whereby the services can be continuously monitored. Ranch Hands Rescue maintains records that provide complete and accurate statements as to the status and use of City funds. In addition, upon request, Ranch Hands Rescue agrees to provide the City with the following data and reports, or copies thereof related to this Agreement, including all external and internal audits. Ranch Hands Rescue shall submit a copy of the annual independent audit to the City within ten (10) days of receipt; all external or internal evaluation reports; and an explanation of any major changes in program services. V. TERMINATION The City may terminate this Agreement for cause if Ranch Hands Rescue violates any provision of this Agreement, Ranch Hands Rescue's insolvency or filing of bankruptcy, dissolution, or receivership, or Ranch Hands Rescue’s violation of any law or regulation to which it is bound under the terms of this Agreement. The City may terminate this Agreement for other reasons not specifically enumerated in this paragraph, including for convenience. The Agreement shall immediately terminate upon reasonable notice to Ranch Hands Rescue. VI. WARRANTIES Ranch Hands Rescue represents and warrants that: A. All financial reports, information, reports, records, and data heretofore or hereafter requested by City and furnished to City pursuant to this Agreement, are complete and accurate and fairly reflect the financial conditions of Ranch Hands Rescue as of the date shown on the financial report, information, data, record, or report, and, since that date, have not undergone any significant change, Docusign Envelope ID: 7CC928A1-4BB0-463B-A16D-3908F3CAEE9E adverse or otherwise, without written notice to City. B. No litigation or legal proceedings are presently pending or threatened against Ranch Hands Rescue. C. None of the provisions herein contravenes or is in conflict with the authority under which Ranch Hands Rescue is doing business or with the provisions of any existing indenture or agreement of Ranch Hands Rescue. D. Ranch Hands Rescue has the power to enter into this Agreement and accept payments hereunder and has taken all necessary action to authorize such acceptance under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. E. Ranch Hands Rescue does not have any conflicts of interest with respect to this transaction. Each of the representations and warranties made by Ranch Hands Rescue herein shall be continuing and shall be deemed to have been repeated by the submission of each request for payment. VII. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS A. Any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this Agreement shall be by written amendment executed by both parties. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that changes in the State, Federal, or local laws or regulations pursuant hereto may occur during the term of this Agreement. Any such modifications are to be automatically incorporated into this Agreement without written amendment hereto and shall become a part of the Agreement on the effective date specified by the law or regulation. C. Ranch Hands Rescue shall notify the City of any changes in executive, managerial, or similar level of personnel or in governing board composition. VIII. INDEMNIFICATION TO THE EXTENT AUTHORIZED BY LAW, RANCH HANDS RESCUE AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR INJURIES, DAMAGE, LOSS, OR LIABILITY OF WHATEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE BY RANCH HANDS RESCUE OR THOSE SERVICES CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ALL SUCH CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION BASED UPON COMMON, CONSTITUTIONAL OR STATUTORY LAW, OR BASED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, UPON ALLEGATIONS OF NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACTS OF RANCH HANDS RESCUE, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES, AND INVITEES. Docusign Envelope ID: 7CC928A1-4BB0-463B-A16D-3908F3CAEE9E IX. NOTICE Any notice or other written instrument required or permitted to be delivered under the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been delivered, whether actually received or not, when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, return receipt requested, or via hand-delivery, e-mail, addressed to Ranch Hands Rescue or City, as the case may be, at the following addresses: CITY Ranch Hands Rescue City of Denton, Texas Bob Williams Attn: City Manager 215 E. McKinney PO Box 1047 Denton, TX 76201 Argyle, TX 76226 sara.hensley@cityofdenton.com Either party may change its mailing address by sending written notice of change of address to the other at the above address by certified mail, return receipt requested. X. MISCELLANEOUS A. Ranch Hands Rescue shall not transfer, pledge or otherwise assign this Agreement or any interest therein, or any claim arising thereunder to any party without the prior written approval of the City. B. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and continue to conform to the original intent of both parties hereto. C. In no event shall any payment to Ranch Hands Rescue hereunder, or any other act or failure of City to insist in any one or more instances upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement constitute or be construed in any way to be a waiver by City of any breach or default under this Agreement. Neither shall such payment, act, or omission in any manner impair or prejudice any right, power, privilege, or remedy available to the City to enforce its rights hereunder, which rights, powers, privileges, or remedies are always specifically preserved. No representative or agent of the City may waive the effect of this provision. D. The following sections shall survive the termination of this Agreement: Section I, Subsections B, C, and E; Section III Subsection B; Section VI Subsection A; Section VIII. INDEMNIFICATION, and Section IX. E. This Agreement, together with herein referenced exhibits and attachments, which are hereby incorporated, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto, and no prior agreement, assertion, statement, understanding, or other commitment occurring during the term of this Agreement or subsequent thereto, has any legal force or effect whatsoever, unless properly executed in writing, and if appropriate, recorded as an amendment of this Agreement. F. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas and venue shall be and remain in Denton County, Texas. Docusign Envelope ID: 7CC928A1-4BB0-463B-A16D-3908F3CAEE9E IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties do hereby each affix their signatures by and through their respective duly authorized representatives and enter into this Agreement as of the day of , 2024. CITY OF DENTON SARA HENSLEY, CITY MANAGER ___________________________________ ATTEST: LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY BY: ________________________________ RANCH HANDS RESCUE ________________________ APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY BY:________________________________ THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN BOTH REVIEWED AND APPROVED As to financial and operational obligations And business terms. Jessica Williams SIGNATURE PRINT NAME Chief Financial Officer TITLE Finance DEPARTMENT Docusign Envelope ID: 7CC928A1-4BB0-463B-A16D-3908F3CAEE9E 17th September