MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU" or "Memorandum"), is entered into on March ___, 2024 (the "Effective Date"), by and between San Bernardino County, Second District Supervisor, Jesse Armendarez located at 385 N Arrowhead Ave, 5th Floor, San Bernardino, California 92415 (the "First Party"), and City of Fontana, Community Services Department located at 16860 Valencia Ave, Fontana, California 92335 (the "Second Party"). First Party and Second Party may be referred to individually as the "Party", or collectively, the "Parties”.
MISSION
The partnership on which the Parties are intending to collaborate, has the following intended mission in mind; to provide services to the senior community in the Second District of San Bernardino County within the sphere of influence of Fontana.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Parties intend for this Memorandum to provide the cornerstone and structure for any and all future contracts being considered by the Parties and which may be related to the partnership.
OBJECTIVES
The Parties shall endeavor to work together to develop and establish policies and procedures that will promote and sustain a market for, and intend to maintain a product and/or service that meets or exceeds all business and industry standards.
A total amount of $10,000 will be allocated for the City of Fontana Community Services Department to be used for eligible community members.
Individual eligible senior community members would be awarded up to $500 to use for various recreational programs and activities offered by the City of Fontana Community Services Department (including memberships).
Up to $500 is while funding is available, not guaranteed $500.
Eligibility requirement are as follows:
Residential address must be within the City of Fontana sphere of influence based on LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission for San Bernardino County) and Second District Residency.
Members must be 62 years of age and older
There are no income guidelines
Members interested in applying must complete an application and submit supporting documentation (copy of ID card with date of birth and address or utility bill/birth certificate)
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
Any Party may decide not to proceed with the partnership contemplated herein for any reason or no reason. A binding commitment with respect to the partnership described herein will result only from execution of definitive agreements, subject to the conditions contained therein. Notwithstanding the two preceding sentences of this paragraph, the provisions under the headings Governing Law and Confidentiality are agreed to be fully binding on, and enforceable, against the Parties.
TERMS OF UNDERSTANDING
The term of this Memorandum shall be until all funding is exhausted from the Effective Date and maybe extended upon written mutual agreement of both Parties.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The Parties will treat the terms of this MOU, and the documents submitted herewith, in the strictest of confidence, and that such terms will not be disclosed other than to those officers, representatives, advisors, directors and employees of any Party who need to know for the purpose of evaluating this MOU and who agree to keep such material confidential.
7. LEGAL COMPLIANCE
The Parties acknowledge and understand that they must be able to fulfill their responsibilities under this Memorandum in accordance with the provisions of the law and regulations that govern their activities. Nothing in the Memorandum is intended to negate or otherwise render ineffective any such provisions or operating procedures. The Parties assume full responsibility for their performance under the terms of this Memorandum. If at any time either Party is unable to perform their duties or responsibilities under this Memorandum consistent with such Party's statutory and regulatory mandates, the affected Party shall immediately provide written notice to the other Party to establish a date for resolution of the matter.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
No rights or limitation of rights shall arise or be assumed between the Parties as a result of the terms of this Memorandum.
NOTICE
Any notice or communication required or permitted under this Memorandum shall be sufficiently given if delivered in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address set forth in the opening paragraph or to such address as one may have furnished to the other in writing.
GOVERNING LAW
This Memorandum shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
AUTHORIZATION AND EXECUTION
The signing of this Memorandum does not constitute a formal undertaking, and as such it simply intends that the signatories shall strive to reach, to the best of their abilities, the goals and objectives stated in this MOU.
This Agreement shall be signed by San Bernardino County, Second District Supervisor, Jesse Armendarez and City of Fontana Representative and shall be effective as of the date first written above. ________________________________________________________ ___________________ (First Party Signature) (Date)
San Bernardino County, Second District Supervisor, Jesse Armendarez 385 N Arrowhead Ave, 5th Floor San Bernardino, California 92415 ___________________________________________________ _________________ (Second Party Signature) (Date)
City of Fontana Representative
8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335