AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH REDWOOD PRIVATE SECURITY, LP
This Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement is made and entered into as of August 7, 2024 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of San Bernardino, a charter city and municipal corporation (“City”) and Redwood Private Security, LP a limited partnership (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, the City and the Consultant have entered into an agreement, dated October 18, 2023, for the purpose of providing security services (the “Master Agreement”).
B. WHEREAS, the City approved and funded a Park Ranger program to assist in securing City parks and providing a safe environment for community members.
C. WHEREAS, qualified personnel cannot be attained to fill this desired program.
D. WHEREAS, the Consultant can provide the City with a desired Park Ranger service at a reduced cost, parties now desire to amend the Master Agreement in order to change the scope of service and compensation of the Master Agreement.
E. WHEREAS, Park Ranger program funding will be used to pay the Consultant for the increased scope of service.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual covenants, conditions, and promises contained in this Amendment No. 1 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. Scope of Service. The scope of service performed by the Consultant as described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work, will expand to include Park Ranger responsibilities (Exhibit B, Park Ranger Scope of Work). This will include patrols for all city parks and other park-related needs as determined by the City.
3. Compensation. The compensation for services performed pursuant to this Amendment No. 1 shall not exceed Five hundred fifteen thousand one hundred and eighty-eight dollars ($ 515,188), thereby increasing the total not to exceed compensation of the Master Agreement to the amount of two million four hundred twenty seven thousand
two hundred sixty four dollars ($2,427,264). Work shall be performed at the rates set forth in the Master Agreement.
4. Full Force. Except as amended by this Amendment No. 1, 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. 1.
5. Electronic Transmission. A manually signed copy of this Amendment No. 1 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. 1 for all purposes. This Amendment No. 1 may be signed using an electronic signature.
6. Counterparts. This Amendment No. 1 may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH REDWOOD PRIVATE SECUTITY, LP
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 1 on the Effective Date first herein above written.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVED BY:
Rochelle Clayton
Acting City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
CONSULTANT
Jason Berckart, CPP
Chief Executive Officer
Signature
Name
Title
EXHIBIT “B”
Park Ranger Scope of Work
Park Ranger Services
Location Day(s) Hours
All City Parks Monday through
Sunday
TBD by the City based
on Park Needs.
Description of Duties
Under general supervision, patrols parks and grounds to promote park safety and to enforce City rules, codes, and policies; promotes positive engagement with park patrons; and other duties as assigned. Provides exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, responsive, fair, courteous, and respectful. Patrols assigned work areas for possible violations of penal, vehicle, and municipal codes; issues municipal citations.
May counsel, advise, or detain individuals whose actions endanger the public or park property. Provides basic outreach and offers resource materials to unhoused individuals in the parks. Reads and explains laws, codes, ordinances, and/or regulations to provide accurate information to park visitors.
Assists with City and Department sponsored community events, including supervision, event patrol, parking control.
Ensures park facilities are available for use and in a safe and clean condition; reports problems to a supervisor or the appropriate authority.
May identify, remove, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials and hypodermic needles and/or other drug paraphernalia.
Alerts supervisor or park administration staff concerning safety, security, sanitary conditions, and maintenance needs.
Maintains a log of activities and incidents; prepares written reports. Coordinates with or assists Park, Police, Code Enforcement and Fire Department personnel regarding incidents and investigations involving City parks. Testifies in court and responds to requests for crime prevention services. Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Responds to calls for service in City Parks.
Operates light vehicles, radios, and other necessary equipment to perform Ranger activities. Attends in-service training programs.
Interprets and applies policy and regulatory guidance to resolve and correct park activities. Analyzes complex problems and recommends effective solutions. Interacts with the public in potentially volatile situations and issues warnings and citations, when necessary, within scope of responsibility.
Exercises tact to resolve disputes regarding City Park rules, regulations and ordinance matters in a tactful and productive manner.
May be assigned to projects, cross-functional teams or deliver presentations which aim to enhance City’s Park and Recreational objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.