HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract - 11/26/1997 - 862 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
AND
HdL Coren & Cone, Inc.
Property Tax Data Base and Analysis Services
THiS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into this 26th day of November, 1997,
by and between the Cathedral City Redevelopment Agency, a municipal corporation
located in the County of Riverside, State of California, hereinafter referred to as
"Agency", and HdL Coren & Cone, Inc. hereinafter referred to as "Consultant".
RECITALS:
A. The Agency desires to retain the services of a qualified consultant to provide,
property tax data base reports and data analysis.
B. it has been determined by the Agency that Consultant, based on its past
record with working for other public agencies on similar public projects, has the requisite
qualifications to provide the services described herein.
C. Based on Consultant's past experience with the Agency and similar projects,
it is "uniquely" qualified to perform the services described in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, benefits and
promises herein stated, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall provide to the Agency those services as set forth in the "Scope of
Services", attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by this reference as
though set forth at length.
Section 2. COMPENSATION
The Agency shall pay for the services rendered by Consultant pursuant to this
Agreement an amount not to exceed the total amount of compensation as shown under
"Compensation" in Exhibit A, unless an amendment to this Agreement, signed by both
parties, provides otherwise.
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Section 3. PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The Agency shall pay Consultant according to the"Compensation" section, included
in Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth at length.
Section 4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR'S STATUS
Consultant shall at all times during the term of this Agreement perform the services
described in this Agreement as an independent contractor.
Section 5. REPRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
REGARDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR'S STATUS OF
CONSULTANT
a. Consultant represents and acknowledges the following:
(1) The Agency is not required to provide any training to Consultant or its
employees in order for Consultant to perform the services described in this Agreement.
(2) Performance of the services described in this Agreement do not have
to be integrated into the daily business operations of the Agency.
(3) The services described in this Agreement can be performed without
using Agency equipment, materials, tools or facilities, except as described in Exhibit A.
(4) Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to imply that the Agency
must maintain any contractual relationship with Consultant on a continuing basis after
termination of this Agreement.
(5) The Agency will not be requested or demanded to assume any liability
for the direct payment of any salary, wage or other such compensation to any person
employed by Consultant to perform the services described in this Agreement.
(6) Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or
any of its officers, employees, or agents are "employees" of the Agency.
b. The Agency represents and acknowledges the following:
(1) Consultant is not required to comply with daily instructions from
Agency staff with respect to when, where or how Consultant must perform the services set
forth in this Agreement.
(2) Consultant is solely responsible for determining who, under the
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supervision or direction of Consultant, will perform the services set forth in this Agreement.
(3) The Agency will not hire, supervise or pay any assistants working for
Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
(4) Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to imply that the
Consultant must maintain any contractual relationship with the Agency on a continuing
basis after termination of this Agreement.
(5) It is the sole responsibility of Consultant to set the hours in which
Consultant performs or plans to perform the services set forth in this Agreement.
(6) Consultant is not required to devote full time to the business
operations of the Agency in order to perform the services set forth in this Agreement.
(7) Unless deemed necessary under certain circumstances, Consultant
is not required to perform the services set forth in this Agreement at City Hall or on City or
Agency-owned property.
(8) Other than attendance at required public meetings and public hearings
and complying with procedural requirements set forth by law, Consultant is not required
to perform the services set forth in the Agreement in any particular order or sequence.
(9) Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to preclude Consultant
from working for other persons or firms, provided that such work does not create a conflict
of interest.
Section 6. NOT AGENT OF THE AGENCY
a. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed, construed or
represented by the Agency or Consultant or by any third person to create the relationship
of principal and agent.
b. Consultant shall have no authority, expressed or implied, to act on behalf of
the Agency in any capacity whatsoever as an agent, nor shall Consultant have any
authority, expressed or implied, to bind the Agency to any obligation whatsoever.
Section 7. QUALIFICATIONS
Consultant represents that it has obtained and will maintain at all times during the
term of this Agreement all professional and/or business licenses, certifications and/or
permits necessary for performing the services described in this Agreement.
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Section 8. WARRANTY.
Consultant warrants that all services will be performed in a competent, professional
and satisfactory manner in accordance with the standards prevalent in the industry for
such services.
Section 9. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
a. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that (1) it has thoroughly
investigated and considered the work to be performed, (2) it has investigated the site of
the work and fully acquainted itself with the conditions there existing, (3) it has carefully
considered how the work should be performed, and (4) it fully understands the facilities,
difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement.
b. Should Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions materially
differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by the Agency, it shall
immediately inform the Agency of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant's
risk until written instructions are received from the Agency.
Section 10. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Consultant covenants that it nor any officer of the corporation has any interest, nor
shall it acquire an interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with
the performance of Consultant's services under this Agreement.
Section 11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Consultant shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations
applicable to the services required hereunder.
Section 12. NONDISCRIMINATION
a. Consultant shall comply with the Agency's employment related
nondiscrimination policies as set forth in the Agency's Municipal Code, as it may be
amended from time to time.
b. Consultant acknowledges that the Agency's employment related
nondiscrimination policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of an individual's sex, marital
status, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical handicap, domestic
partnership status and sexual orientation.
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Section 13. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL AND AUTOMOBILE
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Consultant shall procure and maintain at its own expense, during the term of this
Agreement, comprehensive general liability insurance of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and
property damage.
Section 14. WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
a. Consultant shall procure and maintain at its own expense, during the term
of this Agreement, workman' compensation insurance, providing coverage as required by
the California State Workman's Compensation Law.
b. If any class of employees employed by the Consultant pursuant to this
Agreement is not protected by the California State Workers' Compensation Law,
Consultant shall provide adequate insurance for the protection of such employees to the
satisfaction of the Agency.
Section 15. WAVIER OF SUBROGATION RIGHTS
Consultant shall require the carriers of all required insurance policies to waive all
rights of subrogation against the Agency and its officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors.
Section 16. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION
a. This Agreement may be terminated or suspended without cause by the
Agency at any time provided that the Agency provides Consultant at least (30) business
days' written notice of such termination or suspension.
b. This Agreement may be terminated or suspended with cause by the Agency
at any time provided that the Agency provides at least (30) business days' written notice
of such termination or suspension.
c. This Agreement may be terminated by Consultant with cause at any time
provided that Consultant provides the Agency at least (30) business days' written notice
of such termination.
d. Upon termination, the software license shall expire and the software shall be
returned to HdL.
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Section 17. TIME OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Section 18. INDEMNIFICATION
a. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Agency, its officers,
employees, representatives and agents, from and against those actions, suits,
proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs and expenses, including legal costs and
attorneys' fees for any personal injuries, deaths, property damage (including property
owned by the Agency) and for errors and omissions committed by Consultant, its officers,
employees, independent contractors and agents, which may arise out of Consultant's
negligent performance of the services described in this Agreement, unless such losses or
damages are proven to caused by the Agency's own negligence or that of its officers or
employees.
b. The Agency does not, and shall not, waive any rights that it may have against
Consultant under this Section, because of the acceptance by the Agency, or the deposit
with the Agency, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement.
The hold harmless and indemnification provisions of this Section shall apply regardless
of whether or not said insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim,
demand, damage, liability, loss, cost or expense described herein.
c. Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless HdL, its officers, agents and
employees, from any liability for damage or claims for personal injury, including death, as
well as from claims for breach of confidentiality or property damage which may arise from
Agency's negligent acts, errors or omissions under this Agreement. Agency agrees to and
shall defend HdL and its officers, agents and employees from any suits or actions at law
or in equity for damage caused, or alleged to have been caused, by reason of any of the
aforesaid negligent acts, errors or omissions.
Section 19. RECORDS
a. Consultant shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to
perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Agency to evaluate the
cost and the performance of such services.
b. Books and records pertaining to costs shall be kept and prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principals.
c. The Agency shall have full and free access to such books and records at all
reasonable times, including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and
transcripts from such records.
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Section 20. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
a. Except as noted under"Software License" in Exhibit A, upon completion of
any document or report required to be provided by Consultant in the course of performing
any of the services described in this Agreement, or upon earlier termination of this
Agreement, all completed original documents and/or reports and any designs, drawings,
calculations, diskettes, computer files, notes, and other related materials prepared or
produced in connection with such documents or reports shall become the sole property of
the Agency and may be used, reused on any other project by the Agency without the
permission of Consultant.
b. All computer files produced in connection with the services described in this
Agreement shall be provided to the Agency in a form and format that is compatible with the
Agency's existing computer equipment and software.
Section 21. CONFIDENTIALITY
a. Any and all documents and information obtained from the Agency or
prepared by Consultant for the Agency shall be kept strictly confidential.
b. The drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents and other
materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of services under this Agreement
shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Agency Engineer or
as required by law.
c. Consultant shall not disclose to any other entity or person any information
regarding the activities of the Agency, except as required by law or as authorized by the
Agency.
Section 22. PRINCIPAL REPRESENTATIVES
a. Ms. Paula Come is designated as the principal representative of Consultant
for purpose of communicating with the Agency on any matter associated with the
performance of the services set forth in this Agreement.
b. The Accounting Services Manager shall be the principal representative of the
Agency for purposes of communicating with Consultant on any matter associated with the
performance of the services set forth in this Agreement.
c. Either party may designate another individual as its principal representative
by giving notice of such designation to the other party.
d. It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and
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reputation of the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this
Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to
personally supervise the services hereunder.
Section 23. MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written instrument signed
by both parties.
Section 24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
a. This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or
written, between the Agency and Consultant with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement.
b. This Agreement contains all of the covenants and agreements between the
parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and each party to this
Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements
have been made by or on behalf of any party except those covenants and agreements
embodied in this Agreement.
c. No agreement, statement or promise not contained in this Agreement shall
be valid or binding.
Section 25. NOTICES
a. Any notice to be provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, and
all such notices shall be delivered by personal service or by deposit in the United States
mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid, and addressed
to the parties as follows:
To the Agency: Accounting Services Manager
City of Cathedral City Redevelopment Agency
35-325 Date Palm Drive, Suite 136
P.O. Box 5001
Cathedral City, California 92235-5001
To Consultant: Ms. Paula Cone
HdL Coren & Cone, inc.
1340 Valley Vista Drive, Suite 200
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
b. Notices, payments and other documents shall be deemed delivered upon
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receipt by personal service or as of the second (2nd) day after deposit in the United States
mail.
Section 26. NON-LIABILITY OF AGENCY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
No officer or employee of the Agency shall be personally liable to Consultant, or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the Agency or for any
amount which may become due to Consultant or to its successor, or for any breach of any
obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
Section 27. INTERPRETATION
This Agreement shall not be interpreted against either party on the grounds that one
of the parties was solely responsible for preparing it or caused it to be prepared as both
parties were involved in drafting it.
Section 28. WAIVER
a. No waiver shall be binding, unless executed in writing by the party making
the waiver.
b. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall
constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such
waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision.
c. Failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver of the right to compel enforcement of the remaining provisions of this
Agreement.
Section 29. ASSIGNMENT
a. The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its
principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the Agency to enter into this
Agreement.
b. This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party without prior written
consent of the other party.
Section 30. CARE OF WORK
a. Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement
to furnish continuous protection to the work performed by Consultant, and the equipment,
materials, papers and other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall
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be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work
by the Agency, except such losses or damages as may be caused by the Agency's own
negligence.
b. The performance of services by Consultant shall not relive Consultant from
any obligation to correct any incomplete, inaccurate or defective work at no further cost to
the Agency, when such inaccuracies are due to the negligence of Consultant.
Section,31. ARBITRATION
a. The parties shall submit all disputes relating to this Agreement, whether
contract, tort, or both to binding arbitration, in accordance that California Code of Civil
Procedure sections 1280 through 1293.2, as set forth in this Agreement.
b. Either party may enforce the award of the arbitrator under Section 1285 of
the California Code of Civil Procedure.
Section 32. ARBITRATION PROCESS
a. The party demanding arbitration shall submit a written claim to the other
party, setting out the basis of the claim and proposing the name of an arbitrator.
b. The responding party shall have ten business days in which to respond to
this demand with a written answer.
c. If the response is not timely made, or if the responding party agrees with the
person proposed as the arbitrator, then the person named by the demanding party shall
serve as the arbitrator.
d. If the responding party submits a written answer rejecting the proposed
arbitrator then, unless the parties agree on an arbitrator, on the request of either party, the
American Arbitration Association shall select an arbitrator.
e. The arbitration shall take place in Cathedral City, California at a time and
place selected by the arbitrator.
Section 33. CAPTIONS AND HEADINGS
The captions and headings contained in this Agreement are provided for
identification purposes only and shall not be interpreted to limit or define the content of the
provisions described under the respective caption or heading.
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Section 34. SEVERABILITY
If any one or more of the sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained
herein is declared invalid, void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
same shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement. and shall not
affect, impair or invalidate any of the remaining sentences, clauses, paragraphs or
sections contained herein.
Section 35. GOVERNING LAW
The validity of this Agreement and any of its terms or provisions, as well as the
rights and duties of the parties under this Agreement, shall be construed pursuant to and
in accordance with California law.
Section 36. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this
Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by
either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by
it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default of any
other default by the other party.
Section 37. VENUE
All proceedings involving disputes over the terms, provisions, covenants or
conditions contained in this Agreement and all proceedings involving any enforcement
action related to this Agreement shall be initiated and conducted in the applicable court
or forum in Riverside County, California.
Section 38. ATTORNEYS FEES
In the event any action, suit or proceeding is brought for the enforcement of, or the
declaration of any right or obligation pursuant to this Agreement or as a result of any
alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such suit or
proceeding shall be entitled to recover its costs and expenses, including reasonable
attorneys' fees, from the losing party, and any judgment or decree rendered in such a
proceeding shall include an award thereof.
Section 39. AUTHORITY
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that
they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties.
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IN ITNESS HEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the dates written below.
CITY OF CATHED" A L art CONT. A CTOR:
REDEV LOP ENT AGENCY:
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Geofge TruipeltrrAgent Exec. Dir.
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Adele Mosher, Accounting Services
Manager, Finance Dept.
Corporate Seal
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By:
Dudley B. Haines, Risk Manager
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ATTEST:
By: -ete -
Donna Velotta, Agency Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steven B. Quip illa, Agency
Attorney
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DEFINITIONS
Agency The Cathedral City Redevelopment Agency
City: City of Cathedral City, California
Data Base: A computerized listing of property tax parcels and information
compiled for Agency from information provided by the County
Property Tax Roll: The assessed values of parcels on the lien date as reported by the
County.
Project Areas: The redevelopment project area(s) of the City of Cathedral City.
T A Tax Rate Area
SERVICES
The CONT`. CTOR shall perform the following services:
A. ANNUALLY, after the Property Tax Roll is available:
1. CONT'..A CTOR shall establish a Data Base for CITY and install on
a personal computer or network
2. Utilizing the Data Base, CONT` r CTOR will provide
a. A listing of the major property o ers in the CITY, and each
Project Area, including the assessed value of their property
b. A listing of the major property tax payers, including an estimate
of the property taxes
c. A listing of property tax transfers which occurred since the
prior lien date
d. A listing of parcels that have not changed ownership since the
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enactment of Proposition XIIIA
e. A comparison of property within the CITY and each Project
Area, by county-use code designation
f. A listing by parcel of new construction activity utilizing city
building department data, including building permits with
assessor parcel numbers and project completion dates, to
identify non-residential parcels with new construction activity
and to provide reports for use in the CITY's preparation of
Proposition 4 and 111 State Appropriation Limit calculations.
g. A listing of multiple owned parcels
h. A listing of absentee owner parcels
I. Calculate an estimate of property tax revenue anticipated to be
received for the fiscal year by the CITY and the Agency,
respectively. This estimate is based upon the initial
information provided by the County and is subject to
modification. This estimate shall not be used to secure the
indebtedness of the CITY or the Agency.
j. Upon written request, analyses based on geo areas
designated by the CITY to include assessed valuations and
square footage computations for use in community
development planning.
B. QUARTERLY
1. A listing of property tax appeals filed on properties in the CITY and
Project Areas (selected counties)
2. A listing of property transfers that have occurred since the last report.
3. An update of computer program parcel transfer data.
C, ANALYSIS AND IDENTIFICATION OF MISALLOCATION ERRORS
1. In the first year of this Agreement, and as necessary thereafter but
not less than once every three years, CONTRACTOR shall conduct
an analysis to identify and verify in both the CITY and each Project
Area, parcels on the secured Property Tax Roll which are not properly
attributed to a CITY or a Project Area TRA, and will provide the
correct TRA designation to the proper County agency. Typical errors
include parcels assigned to incorrect TRAs within the CITY or an
adjacent city, and TRAs allocated to wrong taxing agencies and
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parcels missing from Project Areas.
2. CONTRACTOR shall reconcile the annual auditor-controller
assessed valuations report to the assessor's lien date rolls and
identify discrepancies.
3. CONTRACTOR shall review parcels on the unsecured Property Tax
Roll to identify inconsistencies such as value variations, values being
reported to a mailing address rather than the situs address, and
errors involving TRAs (to the extent records are available).
4. Property transfers and new construction completions will be tracked
to determine whether reassessment is performed within a reasonable
time. The CITY will be notified of parcels which have failed to be
reassessed.
5. CONTRACTOR would annually maintain and update Spreadsheet
Program developed by CONTRACTOR under previous contract to
determine the proportionate share of increment due each taxing
agency pursuant to the Tax Sharing and Capital Facility Agreements
with the Community Project Area.
D. ON-GOING CONSULTATION - During the term of this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR will serve as the CITY's and the Agency's resource staff on
questions relating to property tax and assist in estimating current year
property tax revenues. On-going consultation would include, but not be
limited to, inquiries resolved through use of the CITY's data base.
E. DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX
1. Pursuant to the Agency's authorization, on a monthly basis, HdL
Coren & Cone will review Documentary Transfer Tax remittance detail
and compare all qualifying transfers of ownership by deed to those for
which the Agency has received payment. To the extent that
remittance detail is available misallocations may be recovered for
each of the past three years.
2. Those transfers which are coded to the City and which have not
resulted in taxes being remitted to the City will be identified monthly
and submit to the City for review and final transmittal to the
appropriate County agency for correction action.
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3. When the taxes are remitted to the City as a result of this audit
review, they will be identified on the County remittance detail. A copy
of the city's remittance detail will be fo -rded to HdL Coren & Cone
so that invoicing related to the corrections can be submitted to the
Agency for payment.
F. OPTIONAL SERVICES - The following services are available on a time and
materials basis
1. Generation of specialized data-based reports ich •uld require
additional programming or the purchase of additional data not
necessary to carry out services outlined in Sections A, B, and C.
2. Any Research with county agencies for ich CONT',A CTOR does
not have a current database.
3. Redevelopment Financial Services including but not limited to:
a. Tax increment projections
b. Feasibility studies
c. Agency or Project Area cash flo
d. Low and moderate income housing set-aside calculations,
finding and consultations
e. Fiscal impact studies
f. Legislative analysis
g. Redevelopment plan adoption and amendment financial
feasibility studies
4. Establishing the Spreadsheet Program described in C.5 above for the
1995-96 fiscal year.
G. BOND SERVICES - Bond services are available for a fixed fee, including
1. Tax Allocation Bonds fiscal consultant reports
2. ello-Roos Special Tax studies
3. Independent redevelopment and financial consultant reports, such as
escrow release reports and additional bond tests.
CONSIDE TION
A. CONT'. CTOR shall provide the services described in Services - Sections
A, B and D above, for an annual fee of$10,800 invoiced quarterly.
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B. Contractor shall be paid 25 percent of misallocated revenue identified in the
audit. Contractor's shall separate and support said reallocation and provide
Agency with an itemized invoice showing all amounts due as a result of
revenue recovery or reallocation. Agency shall pay audit fees after
Contractor's submittal of evidence that corrections have been made by the
appropriate agency. Payment to Contractor shall be made after Agency
receives its first remittance advice during the fiscal year for which the
correction applies.
C. Contractor shall be paid a fee of 25 percent of the amount of revenue
recovered for Documentary Transfer Tax Revenues as described in Section
E above. The Agency will pay only for those corrections identified, approved
and corrected on the City's behalf by HdL Coren & Cone.
D. Fees for Optional Services as outlined in Services - Section F above shall
be billed at the following hourly rates:
Principal $135 per hour
Senior Associate $100 per hour
Associate $ 85 per hour
Senior Analyst $ 70 per hour
Analyst $ 55 per hour
Hourly rates are exclusive of expenses, which are billed at 1,15 times actual
incurred costs.
E. Fees for Bond Services will be determined depending upon the complexity
of the bond issue and the time available for completion of the task. The
following are the ranges of price:
1. Tax Allocation Bonds - $10,000 - $20,000
2. Special Tax Reports - $7,500 - $20,000
3. Independent Consultant Reports - $2,500 -$7,500
F. Except for fees billed under Section C above, all sums billed shall constitute
full reimbursement to CONTRACTOR for all direct and indirect expenses
incurred by CONTRACTOR in performing analyses and audits including the
salaries of CONTRACTOR's employees, and travel expenses connected
with contacting appropriate county department representatives.
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G. All fees are due 30 days immediately following billing. All undisputed
amounts that are not paid en due shall accrue interest from the due date
at the lesser of 18% per annum or the maximum rate allowed by law.
AGENCY ATERIALS AND SUPPO-T
Agency agrees to provide the following information:
A. Current CITY and Agency maps and zoning map;
B. A copy of reports received by the CITY and Agency annually from the
Auditor-Controller's office detailing Assessed Values (Secured, Unsecured
and Utilities), as well as Unitary Values for reconciliation analysis;
C. Parcel listing and maps of City or redevelopment parcel annexations since
the lien date roll;
D. A listing of completed new construction projects with Assessor's map book,
page and parcel (APN) numbers for proper identification and tracking for two
years prior to the date of the agreement. If the data does not include the
APN information, CONT_ A CTOR will research this information at an
additional cost;
E. A listing of the CITY levies assessment districts and direct assessments;
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