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AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH RENNE PUBLIC POLICY GROUP (RPPG)
This Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Grant Development Services is made and entered into as of July 1, 2024 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of San Bernardino, a charter city and municipal corporation (“City”) and Renne Public Law Group, DBA Renne Public Policy Group, a California Limited Liability Partnership (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, the City and the Consultant have entered into an agreement, dated May 9, 2022, for the purpose of providing Grant Development Services (the “Master Agreement”)
B. WHEREAS, the City and the Consultant have entered into an Amendment No. 3 to the Master Agreement, dated July 1, 2024 for the purpose of amending the Scope of Work, Compensation, and Term of the Master Agreement.
C. WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to amend the Master Agreement in order to extend the term of the Master Agreement for an additional term of twelve (12) months, and to include additional funds for the continued performance of the services in accordance with the compensation provisions of the Master Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual covenants, conditions, and promises contained in this Amendment No. 3 and the Master Agreement, the Parties mutually agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals listed above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Term. The term of the Master Agreement shall be extended for an additional term of twelve (12) months through June 30, 2025, unless earlier terminated.
3. Services. The services provided to the City is amended and detailed in Exhibit “A-3”. Exhibit “A-3” is attached hereto and is added to the Master Agreement.
4. Compensation. The compensation for services performed pursuant to this Amendment No. 3 shall not exceed NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($98,000), thereby the total not to exceed compensation of the Master Agreement to the amount of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($280,250).
Work shall be performed at the rates set forth in the Pricing Schedule in Exhibit “A-3” attached hereto and added to the Master Agreement.
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5. Full Force. Except as amended by this Amendment No. 3, all provisions of the Master Agreement, including without limitation the indemnity and insurance provisions, shall remain in full force and effect and shall govern the actions of the Parties under this Amendment No. 3.
6. Electronic Transmission. A manually signed copy of this Amendment No. 3 which is transmitted by facsimile, email or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this Amendment No. 3 for all purposes. This Amendment No. 3 may be signed using an electronic signature.
7. Counterparts. This Amendment No. 3 may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR
AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH RENNE PUBLIC POLICY GROUP (RPPG)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 3 on the Effective Date first herein above written.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVED BY:
Rochelle Clayton
Acting City Manager
ATTESTED BY:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUP, DBA
RENNE PUBLIC POLICY GROUP
Signature
Johnathan V. Holtzman
Name
Founding Partner
Title
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EXHIBIT A-3
SCOPE OF SERVICES/PRICING SCHEDULE
The consultant will provide an all-inclusive service offering with no limit on the number of grant submissions for a monthly retainer fee structure based on the monthly rate specified within “Exhibit A-3.” RPPG will be available upon request for meetings with staff, Mayor and City Council, strategic planning, capacity building activities, and on-call grant research.
The Grant Resource Development Services will provide prompt professional services, on an as needed basis for all assigned projects. The consultant will provide services in accordance with the Implementation Plan below:
SCOPE OF SERVICES
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
# Activity Duration/Frequency
1 Provide Grant Writing, Research, and Project
Management services to the City of San Bernardino.
Continuous
2a Notification of funding opportunities relevant to the City’s priorities and needs.
Continuous
2b Review of funding opportunities upon staff request. Continuous 3 Send monthly Grant Activities Report to the City’s
designated point(s) of contact.
The first week of each
month
4 Attending monthly meetings with the City’s
designated point(s) of contact to track progress on
grant-seeking activities and review upcoming
opportunities.
1 hour, recurring monthly
5 Send Annual Report to the City’s designated point(s)
of contact.
Annually, in June of the
current contract period
6* Schedule and provide capacity building training
sessions for City staff (Maximum three times per
session per year).
Upon Request*
PRICING SCHEDULE
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
The consultant will provide an all-inclusive service offering with no limit on the number of grant submissions, strategic planning, capacity building activities, and on-call grant research for a monthly retainer fee of $7,500.
Training Costs
Under Option 6, the Grant Literacy, Grant Writing, and Grant Management training will be billed as an additional charge to the City. Each training will be billed at a rate of $1,250 per session, with a cap of three offerings per course (maximum cost of $7,500 annually). 55600.00100\33763078.1
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If the City requests the consultant travel to in-person meetings and events, the City will reimburse the consultant for the cost of travel, in accordance with the City’s travel policy.
Mileage reimbursement will be based on the 2024 standard mileage rate set by the Internal Revenue Service.
Per the City’s Travel Authority Policy, Direct Vendor Payments:
“Are made by the city to an organization to pay for specific costs related to a trip. These are usually registration fees, lodging, or airfare and can be paid through accounts payable or through the use of a City P-Card.”
Pricing Table
Description Unit of Measure Price
All-Inclusive Service Monthly Retainer $7,500
Estimated Total Monthly Retainer fees for 12 months
(July 1 -2024 – June 30, 2025)
$90,000
Training Per Course $1,250
Training is offered as requested. Each training will be billed at a rate of $1,250 per session, with a cap of three offerings per course (Maximum cost of $7,500 annually for the training series).
$7,500
Mileage Reimbursement
(2024 IRS Mileage Rate)
Per mile driven for business use
*For in-person meetings and events
$0.67
Estimated total reimbursement for travel to meetings and events $500 Total Estimated Cost: $98,000