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THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on the 8th day of September, 2015 by and
between the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS (hereinafter referred to as "TOWN") and
Management Partners (hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR"). In consideration of
their mutual covenants, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. CQNTRACTQR. Shall provide or furnish the following specified services and/or
materials:
Management Partners shall provide services as outlined in
Exhibit "A."
2. ....XHIL31TS. The following attached exhibits are hereby incorporated into and made a
part of this Agreement:
Proposal from CONTRACTOR as described in Exhibit "A"
3. TERMS. The services and/or materials furnished under this Agreement shall
commence on or after September 8, 2015 and shall be completed by March 1, 2016
unless terminated pursuant to Section 5(o or otherwise agreed upon pursuant to
section 4(e).
4. COMPENSATIO For the full performance of this Agreement:
a. TOWN shall pay CONTRACTOR's monthly invoices on an hourly basis, plus mileage
at no more than 2015 IRS standard mileage rates, for an amount not to exceed six
thousand seven hundred fifty dollars and zero cents ($6,750.00). All invoices from
CONTRACTOR will be paid within 30 days of invoice date. TOWN is not responsible
for paying for any work done by CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor above and
beyond the not to exceed amount.
b. Town shall not reimburse for any of CONTRACTOR's costs or expenses to deliver
any services/goods. Town shall not be responsible for any interest or late charges
on any payments from Town to CONTRACTOR,
c. CONTRACTOR is responsible for monitoring its own forces/employees/agents/
subcontractors to ensure delivery of goods/services within the terms of this
Agreement. TOWN will not accept or compensate CONTRACTOR for incomplete
goods/services.
Town of Los Altos Hills
5. GENERAL—TERM AND CONDITIONS,
a. HOLD HARMLESS. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the TOWN, its officers, agents and employees from any and all demands, claims or
liability of personal injury (including death) and property damage of any nature,
caused by or arising out of the performance of CONTRACTOR under this Agreement.
With regard to CONTRACTOR'S work product, CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the TOWN, its officers, agents and employees from any
and all demands, claims or liability of any nature to the extent caused by the
negligent performance of CONTRACTOR under this Agreement.
b. INSURANCE. CONTRACTOR shall file with the TOWN a certificate of insurance
before commencing any services under this Agreement as follows:
ii. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
INSURANCE: General Liability and Property Damage Combined.
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$1,000,000.00 per occurrence including commercial form, personal
i nj u ry, broad form personal damage, contractual and
premises 'operation, all on an occurrence basis. If an aggregate limit
exists, it shall apply separately or be no less than two (2) times the
occurrence limit.
iii. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: The Town requires 30 days written notice
of cancellation. Additionally, the not -ice statement on the certificate
should w2t include the wording "endeavor to" or "but failure to mail such
notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the
company, its agents or representatives."
iv. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: Prior to commencement of services,
evidence of insurance coverage must be shown by a properly executed
certificate of insurance and it shall name "The Town of Los Altos Hills, its
elective and appointed officers, employees, and volunteers" as additional
insureds to the general and auto liability policies.
v. To prevent delay and ensure compliance with this Agreement, the
insurance certificates and endorsements must be submitted to:
Town of Los Altos Hills - Contracts
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
c. NON-DISCRIMINATION. No discrimination shall be made in the employment of
persons under this Agreement because of the race, color, national origin, age,
ancestry, religion or sex of such person.
Town of Los Altos Hills
d. INTEREST of CONTRACTOR. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is not
a contract of employment and does not create an employer-employee relationship
between the TOWN and CONTRACTOR.. At all times CONTRACTOR. shall be an
independent contractor and CONTRACTOR is not authorized to bind the TOWN to
any contracts or other obligations without the express written consent of the
TOWN. In executing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR certifies that no one who has or
will have any financial interest under this Agreement is an officer or employee of
TOWN.
e. CHANGES. This .Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred without advance
written consent of the TOWN. No changes or variations of any kind are authorized
without the written consent of the City Manager. This Agreement °nay only be
amended by a written instrument signed by both parties.,
f. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated by TOWN upon seven (7) days
written notice to CONTRACTOR. Monies owed ,for work satisfactorily completed
shall be paid to CONTRACTOR within 14 days of termination.
g. RECORDS. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, calculations,
photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records, files, or any other
documents or materials, in electronic or any other .form, that are prepared or
obtained pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered
hereunder shall be the property of the TOWN. CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to
deliver those documents to the TOWN at any time upon demand of the TOWN. It is
understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not
limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are
prepared specifically for the TOWN and are not necessarily suitable for any future
or other use. Failure by CONTRACTOR. to deliver these documents to the TOWN
within a reasonable time period or as specified by the TOWN shall be a material
breach of this Agreement. TOWN and CONTRACTOR agree that until final approval
by TOWN, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other documents are
preliminary drafts not kept by the TOWN in the ordinary course of business and will
not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent of both parties. All
work products submitted to the TOWN pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed
a "work for hire." Upon submission of any work for hire pursuant to this
Agreement, and acceptance by the TOWN as complete, non-exclusive title to
copyright of said work for hire shall transfer to the TO N. The compensation
recited i
6. INVOICING. bend all invoices to the contract coordinator at the address below.,
This Agreement shall become effective upon its approval and execution by TOWN. In
witness whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first written
above,
CONTRACT COORDINATOR and
representative for TOWN:
Carl Cahill
City Manager
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
ccahill@losaltoshills.ca.gov
Town of Los Altos Hills
Manager
Partners
September 3, 2015
Mr. Carl Cahill
Town M anager
Town Of Los: Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road'
Los Alto's Hills; CA 94022
Dear Mr. Cahill:
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coaching Thank you for the opportunity to submit -a proposal to proVide executive utive hin for Public
Works Direclof and City Engineer , Richa-*rd Chiu, Jr. We understand the- value of providing
coaching to assistexecutives and we are pleased d to be able
be of service.'
First, we'd like to remind you about Management Partners. We aprofessionalre a management
consulting firm specializing in helping local government leaders. The firm is comprised of
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former city and county managers and other professionals providing expertise in specialty peci areas
of public w oikS,, publicsafe*tyance, develo*pment, and human resour .c.eas. Our c6nsultants
carry out a full range of projects- for local -government leaders,' *including strategic planningand
goal settin';'teainbuilding, organization reviews feasibility 'studies; -'p' Orformancie evaivations
project management, executive coaching,, performancemanagementa'n:ddev'elo-p"me'nt.pr*:oc*ess�I
reviews. We have a track ,record of quality service to numerous'' local governments throughout
the United States. Each assignment we undertake receives careful., professional -attention and we
take pride in the quality of our work.
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We will work collaborative'ly with you and the department head to be coached to outline* the
expectations of the coaching engagement and create a coaching work plan. The coaching plan
will contain goals. for the department head and a schedule of coaching and follow up with you.
Our executive coaching session's are interactive and engaging. We will start by conducting in-
depth interviews with the Public Works Director/City Engineer and then utilize a self-
assessment to, gauge initial feedback on s * kills and abilities. We will then conduct a peer
assessment survey to gather confidential input from others. Finally, all of this information is
used to create an individualized executive coaching work plan. t'.0 guide the Public Works
Director/City Engineer toward future professional development.
The consultant who will provide assistance to you is Daren Fields, Senior Manager. Daren
joined Management Partners after spending over 20 years in local government public service.
He has served in management positions ranging from city administration to economic
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development. Daren has skills and knowledge in a wide range of areas including budgeting and
financing strategies, community development, economic development and redevelopment,
public safety services, infrastructure development, project management, marketing and public
information, coaching and mentoring, and council/manager relations.
Daren most recently served as economic development director for the City of Fremont where he
managed complex and controversial projects including the Oakland A's Ballpark Village, the.
Pacific Commons shopping center, and the Midtown District (downtown) development: Prior
to that, he served the City of Albany for 13 years as assistant city administrator and city
administrator. While in Albany, Daren restructured the municipal organization: and actively
pursued funding sources (including grants and city council and voter -approved sources).
During his tenure, the city built a new child care center, teen center, and joint Library/.
Community Center, and rebuilt the main shopping street, Solano Avenue.. Throughout his
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career, he, has focused on leading. and facilitating organizational change, managing major
pg projects, ro rams and ro'ects, and improving the quality of government, services through increased
operational efficiency and effectiveness. Daren holds a bachelor's degree inpolitical science
from the University of California at Berkeley and is a member of the International City/County
Management Association (ICMA).
Fee Prooral
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This engagement will be billed on an hourly rate basis. We will bill the actual time worked by
our coaching consultant at a rate of $175 per hour, plus car mileage. It is estimated this.
engagement will. take 35 hours for the executive coaching with a maximum cost. of $6,750,
including expenses. As an optional activity, a peer assessment survey can be performed at an
estimated cost of $2'000. If an analyst provides assistance with, the peer assessment survey and
results, his/her time will be billed at $140 per hour.
Conclusion
We look forward to continuing our work with the Town of Los Altos Hills. Please feel free to
contact either Daren. Fields: (51,07409-9104) or me if you have any questions..
Sincerely,
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Andrew S. Belknap
Regional Vice President
Accepted for the Town of Los Altos Hills by:
Name: , . .
Title:
Date: