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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AND THE TEXAS STORYTELLING
ASSOCIATION; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton hereby finds that the agreement
between the City and the Texas Storytelling Association for funds to be used for the Texas
Storytelling Festival, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference (the
"Agreement"), serves a municipal and public purpose and is in the public interest; NOW,
THEREFORE,
SECTION 1. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are incorporated
by reference into the body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute the
Agreement and to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the City under the Public Service
Agreement, including the expenditure of funds as provided in the Agreement.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of)iLL — ----- 2016.
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CHRIS WATT S, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WAL11 ERS, CITY SECRETARY
F.-Vilam, 0
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BY:
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SERVICE AGREEMEAT
This Agreement is hereby entered into by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Home Rule
Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City", and Texas Storytelling Association, a Texas
Non -Profit Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Texas."
WHEREAS, City has determined that the proposal for services merits assistance and can
provide needed services to citizens of City and has provided funds in its budget for the purpose of
paying for contractual services; 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. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Texas shall, in a satisfactory and proper manner, perform the following tasks, for which the
monies provided by City may be used:
The funds being provided shall be used by Texas for the purpose of expenses for the Texas
Storytelling Festival.
11. OBLIGATIO'NS OFTF.XAS
In consideration of the receipt of funds from City, Texas agrees to the following terms and
conditions:
A. Four Hundred Fifty Dollars and no/] 00 ($450.00) shall be paid to Texas by City to be
utilized for the purposes set forth in Article I.
B. Texas will maintain adequate records to establish that the City funds are used for the
purposes authorized by this Agreement.
C. Texas will permit authorized officials of City to review its books at any time.
D. Upon request, Texas will provide to City its By Laws and any of its rules and regulations
that may be relevant to this Agreement.
E. Texas will not enter into any contracts that would encumber City funds for a period that
would extend beyond the term of this Agreement.
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F. Texas will appoint a representative who will be available to meet with City officials when
requested.
G. Texas will submit to City copies of year-end audited financial statements.
III. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The services funded by City shall be undertaken and completed by Texas within the following
time frame:
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the effective date and terminate September 30,
2016 unless the contract is sooner terminated under Section VII "Suspension or Termination".
IV. PAYMENTS
A. PAYMENTS To TEXAS. City shall pay to Texas the sum specified in Article II after the
effective date of this Agreement.
B. EXCESS PAYMENT. Texas 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:
1) has resulted in overpayment to Texas; or
2) has not been spent strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; or
3) is not supported by adequate documentation to fully justify the expenditure.
V. EVALUATION
Texas agrees to participate in an implementation and maintenance system whereby the services
can be continuously monitored. Texas agrees to make available its financial records for review by
City at City's discretion. In addition, Texas agrees to provide City the following data and reports, or
copies thereof:
A. All external or internal audits. Texas shall submit a copy of the annual independent audit
to City within ten (10) days of receipt.
B. All external or internal evaluation reports.
C. An explanation of any major changes in program services.
D. To comply with this section, Texas agrees to maintain records that will provide accurate,
current, separate, and complete disclosure of the status of funds received and the services performed
under this Agreement. The record system of Texas shall contain sufficient documentation to provide
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in detail full support and justification for each expenditure. Texas agrees to retain all books, records,
documents, reports, and written accounting procedures pertaining to the services provided and
expenditure of funds under this Agreement for five years.
E. Nothing in the above subsections shall be construed to relieve Texas of responsibility for
retaining accurate and current records that clearly reflect the level and benefit of services provided
under this Agreement.
VI. DIRECTOR S'MEETINGS
During the term of this Agreement, Texas shall deliver to City copies of all notices of meetings
of its Board of Directors, setting forth the time and place thereof wherein this program is a part of the
subject matter of the meeting. Such notice shall be delivered to City in a timely manner to give
adequate notice, and shall include an agenda and a brief description of the matters to be discussed.
Texas understands and agrees that City's representatives shall be afforded access to all meetings of its
Board of Directors.
Minutes of all meetings of Texas' governing body shall be available to City within ten (10)
working days of approval.
VII. TERMINATION
The City may terminate this Agreement for cause if Texas violates any covenants, agreements,
or guarantees of this Agreement, the Texas' insolvency or filing of bankruptcy, dissolution, or
receivership, or the Texas' violation of any law or regulation to which it is bound under the terms of
thi's Agreement. The City may terminate this Agreement for other reasons not specifically
enumerated in this paragraph.
VIII. EQUAL OPP0RTL1NV*1'Y AND COMPLIANCE WH
A. Texas shall comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative
action laws or regulations.
B. Texas will furnish all information and reports requested by City, and will permit access to
its books, records, and accounts for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with local,
State and Federal rules and regulations.
C. In the event of noncompliance by Texas with the nondiscrimination requirements, the
Agreement may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and Texas may be barred
from further contracts with City.
IX. WARRANTIES
Texas represents and warrants that:
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A. All information, reports and data heretofore or hereafter requested by City and
furnished to City, are complete and accurate as of the date shown on the information, data, or report,
and, since that date, have not undergone any significant change without written notice to City.
B. Any supporting financial statements heretofore requested by City and furnished to
City, are complete, accurate and fairly reflect the financial conditions of Texas on the date shown on
said report, and the results of the operation for the period covered by the report, and that since said
data, there has been no material change, adverse or otherwise, in the financial condition of Texas.
C. No litigation or legal proceedings are presently pending or threatened against Texas.
D. None of the provisions herein contravenes or is in conflict with the authority under
which Texas is doing business or with the provisions of any existing indenture or agreement of
Texas.
E. Texas 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.
F. None of the assets of Texas are subject to any lien or encumbrance of any character,
except for current taxes not delinquent, except as shown in the financial statements furnished by
Texas to City.
Each of these representations and warranties shall be continuing and shall be deemed to
have been repeated by the submission of each request for payment.
X. CJJANGES AND AMENDMENTS
A. Any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this Agreement shall be by
written amendment executed by both parties, except when the terms of this Agreement expressly
provide that another method shall be used.
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. Texas shall notify City of any changes in personnel or governing board composition.
XI. INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent authorized by law, the Texas 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 in connection with the
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performance by the Texas 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 Texas, its officers, employees, agents,
subcontractors, licensees and invitees.
X11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A. Texas covenants that neither it nor any member of its governing body presently has any
interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
services required to be performed under this Agreement. Texas further covenants that in the
performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be employed or appointed as a
member of its governing body.
B. Texas further covenants that no member of its governing body or its staff, subcontractors
or employees shall possess any interest in or use his/her position for a purpose that is or gives the
appearance of being motivated by desire for private gain for himself/herself, or others; particularly
those with which he/she has family, business, or other ties.
C. No officer, member, or employee of City and no member of its governing body who
exercises any function or responsibilities in the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying out
of this Agreement shall participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects his
personal interest or the interest in any corporation, partnership, or association in which he has direct
or indirect interest.
XIII. 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 or facsimile, addressed to Texas or City, as the case may be, at the following
addresses:
CITY TEXAS STORYTELLING ASSOCIATION
City of Denton, Texas Larry Thompson, President
Attn: City Manager Texas Storytelling Association
215 E. McKinney P.O. Box 2806
Denton, TX 76201 Denton, TX 76202
Fax No. 940.349.8591
Either party may change its mailing address by sending notice of change of address to the other at the
above address by certified mail, return receipt requested.
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XIV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Texas shall not transfer, pledge or otherwise assign this Agreement or any interest therein,
or any claim arising thereunder to any party or parties, bank, trust company or other financial
institution without the prior written approval of 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 Texas 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 of covenant or default which may then or
subsequently be committed by Texas. Neither shall such payment, act, or omission in any manner
impair or prejudice any right, power, privilege, or remedy available to City to enforce its rights
hereunder, which rights, powers, .privileges, or remedies are always specifically preserved. No
representative or agent of City may waive the effect of this provision.
D. This Agreement, together with referenced exhibits and attachments, constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties hereto, and any prior agreement, assertion, statement, understanding,
or other commitment occurring during the term of this Agreement, or subsequent thereto, have any
legal force or effect whatsoever, unless properly executed in writing, and if appropriate, recorded as
an amendment of this Agreement.
E. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and
venue of any litigation concerning this Agreement shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction sitting
in Denton County, Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties do herebyaffix their signatures and enter into this
Agreement as of the day of r .2016.
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
HOWARD MARTIN
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY. g„
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