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Exhibit A – Mechanical Equipment List
This list is subject to change. Additional equipment could be added during the course of the contract according to the needs of the city. Not all equipment on this list may need to be serviced by the selected contractor. The City may solicit a separate bid for pump maintenance and repair in the future. If you are unable to service any piece of equipment on this list, please list it in the contract exceptions Form 6.
Equipment
Number
Description Year Model
113 Excavator Trailer 1993 327494
512 Toyota Forklift 2004 N/A
303 5200 John Deere tractor 1993 N/A
310 Water Trailer 2000 N/A
219 310 G Backhoe 2004 N/A
Veermeer Dingo CTX100 2018
217 JC BSN Trailer 1976 1066984
233 Wanco WVTM 5C color SMS 2020
234 Wanco WVTM 5C color SMS 2020
235 Wanco WVTM 5C color SMS 2020
236 Solartech MB-22-448 2011
237 Solartech MB-22-449 2010
231 Water Trailer 2007 N/A
230 Tennet M-20 2006 N/A
240 Bomag roller 2014 N/A
216 Vermeer Chipper 100XL 2015 643121
218 Atlas Copco Air Compressor 2015 1457175
120 Vermeer Vac Trailer VX50-800 2018 SE 701057
114 Utility Trailer N/A N/A
112 D-35 John Deer excavator 2010 N/A
404 Transport Trailer 2003 1219519
412 Kubota KH381 N/A N/A
408 John Deer Skid Steer 2018
Skid Steer Trialer 2018
Gorman-Rupp 8" centrifical
pump
N/A
Gorman rupp 6" centrifical
pump
1996 N/A
Agenda Item #10.9.
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Exhibit C – Sample Professional Services Agreement
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on _____________, 2022 by and between the City of St. Helena, located in the County of Napa, State of California (City), and _______________________________ (Consultant).
RECITALS:
A. City desires to employ Consultant to furnish professional services in connection with the project described as _________________________________.
B. Consultant has represented that Consultant has the necessary expertise, experience, and qualifications to perform the required duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises, covenants, and conditions herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1 – BASIC SERVICES
Consultant agrees to perform the services set forth in Exhibit A, “Scope of Services” and made part of this Agreement.
SECTION 2 – ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement that are in addition to or outside of those set forth in this Agreement or Exhibit A, “Scope of Services” (the “Services”), unless such additional Services and compensation are authorized in advance and in writing by the City Council or City Manager of the City.
SECTION 3 – TIME FOR COMPLETION
The time for completion of Services shall be as identified in Exhibit A, “Scope of Services”.
The parties expressly agree that time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
SECTION 4 – COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay consultant the amount specified in Exhibit A, “Compensation” attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Total compensation shall not exceed $________ unless additional compensation is approved in accordance with Section 2.
B. Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month. The invoice shall detail charges by the following categories if applicable: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, subconsultant contracts, and miscellaneous expenses. Each original invoice furnished shall include the expenses incurred during the preceding month, the cumulative Agreement amount, and the amount remaining on the Agreement. City shall independently review each invoice submitted to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance Agenda Item #10.9.
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with the provisions of this Agreement. If no charges or expenses are disputed, the invoice shall be approved, and City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within 30 days of receipt of invoice. If the City disputes any charges or expenses, the City will return the original invoice to Consultant for correction and resubmission. If the City reasonably determines, in its sole judgment, that the invoiced charges and expenses exceed the value of the Services performed to date and that it is probable that the Agreement will not be completed satisfactorily within the contract price, City may retain all or a portion of the invoiced charges and expenses. Within thirty (30) days of satisfactory completion of the project, City shall pay the retained amount, if any, to Consultant.
C. Payment to the Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.
SECTION 5 – STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE
A. Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities necessary to properly perform the Services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent and professional manner. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all Services described herein. In meeting its obligations under this Agreement, Consultant shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons in the same or similar geographical area engaged in providing Services similar to those required of Consultant under this Agreement.
B. In order to induce City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is duly organized, existing and in good standing under applicable state law; Consultant is licensed to perform all aspects of the Services; Consultant will employ only persons and Subconsultants with all required licenses and certifications; that Consultant is duly qualified to conduct business in the State; that Consultant has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Services to be performed herein; and that the Agreement does not violate or create a default under any instrument, agreement, order or decree binding on Consultant.
SECTION 6 – INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
City may inspect and accept or reject any of Consultant’s work under this Agreement, either during performance or when completed. City shall reject or finally accept Consultant’s work within sixty (60) days after submitted to City, unless the parties mutually agree to extend such deadline. City shall reject work by a timely written explanation, otherwise Consultant’s work shall be deemed to have been accepted. City’s acceptance shall be conclusive as to such work except with respect to latent defects and fraud. Acceptance of any of Consultant’s work by City shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the sections pertaining to indemnification and insurance.
SECTION 7 – INSURANCE REQUIRED
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, or employees, as indicated:
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
Agenda Item #10.9.
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1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001).
2. Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).
3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage including operations, products and completed operations, as applicable. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
C. Professional Liability Insurance. When Consultant under this Agreement is duly licensed under California Business and Professions Code as an architect, landscape architect, environmental engineer or other professional engineer, or land surveyor (“design professional”), Consultant shall maintain at least $2,000,000 of professional liability insurance. When Consultant is not a design professional, Consultant shall maintain at least $1,000,000 of professional liability insurance combined single limit for each occurrence, insuring against professional errors and omissions in the Services performed by Consultant under this Agreement, including, without limitation, claims for negligence, misrepresentation, violation of good faith and fair dealing, and inaccurate advise arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with Services performed by Consultant under this Agreement.
D. Excess Limits. If Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
E. Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this contract the Consultants insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects to City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of Consultants insurance and shall not contribute with it.
F. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions of $25,000 or greater must be declared to and approved by the City.
G. Other Insurance Provisions. The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. The City, its agent, officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured as respects: liability arising out of work or operations performed by the Consultant or Consultant’s subconsultants; or automobile owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant.
2. For any claims related to Consultant’s conduct while performing the work of this project, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its agents, officers, officials, Agenda Item #10.9.
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employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
4. Coverage shall not extend to any indemnity coverage for the active negligence of the additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional insured would be invalid under Subsection (b) of Section 2782 of the Civil Code.
H. Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant’s commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers’ compensation, and employer’s liability policies shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation. The insurance company, in its endorsement, agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of this policy which arises from the work performed by the named insured for the City.
I. The Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
J. Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements should be on forms provided by the City or on forms that conform to City requirements. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.
SECTION 8 – INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent allowed by law (including without limitation California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782.8), as may be applicable, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its agents, officers, officials, employees, representatives, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, suits, loss, damages, injury, and/or liability (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therewith, including legal fees and expert witness costs) (collectively, “Liabilities”), incurred by reason of any negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, subconsultants, and subcontractors, or any of them, under or in connection with this Agreement; and Consultant agrees at its own cost, expense and risk to defend any and all claims, actions, suits, or other legal proceedings brought or instituted against City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers, or any of them, arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to such negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission, and to pay and satisfy any resulting judgments.
When Consultant under this Agreement is duly licensed under California Business and Professions Code as an architect, landscape architect, professional engineer, or land surveyor (i.e., a “design professional,” pursuant to Civil Code § 2782.8(c)), the provisions of this section regarding Consultant’s duty to defend and indemnify apply only to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant.
If any action or proceeding is brought against Indemnitees by reason of any of the matters against which Consultant has agreed to indemnify Indemnitees as provided above, Consultant, upon notice from City, shall defend Indemnitees at Consultant’s expense by counsel acceptable to City, such acceptance not to be unreasonably withheld. Indemnitees need not have first paid for any of the matters to which Indemnitees are entitled to Agenda Item #10.9.
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Indemnification in order to be so indemnified. The insurance required to be maintained by Consultant shall ensure Consultant’s obligations under this section, but the limits of such insurance shall not limit the liability of Consultant hereunder. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
The provisions of this section do not apply to claims to the extent occurring as a result of the City’s sole negligence, active negligence, or willful acts or misconduct.
Duty to Cooperate. Each party shall notify the other party immediately in writing of any claim or damage related to activities or Services performed under this Agreement. The parties shall cooperate with each other in the investigation and disposition of all Liabilities arising out of the activities or Services under this Agreement.
In the event that Consultant executes any subconsulting agreements in connection with the Services performed under this Agreement, Consultant shall place in all such subconsulting agreements, and cause its subconsultants to agree to, the indemnity and insurance obligations in favor of City and other Indemnitees, as provided herein, in the exact form and substance of those contained in this Agreement.
SECTION 9 – INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
Consultant is and shall at all times remain a wholly independent contractor and not an officer, employee or agent of City. Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner or to incur an obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City.
The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City.
Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights.
SECTION 10 – CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ANTI-FRAUD AND ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICIES Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor without the express written consent of the City Manager. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.
City understands and acknowledges that Consultant is, as of the date of execution of this Agreement, independently involved in the performance of non-related Services for other governmental agencies and private parties. Consultant is aware of any stated position of City relative to such projects. Any future position of City on such projects shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section.
Agenda Item #10.9.
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Consultant understands and acknowledges City maintains an anti-fraud and anticorruption policy to protect the City, its operations, and its employees from and against financial risks, operational breaches, and unethical, fraudulent and corrupt activities. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant, its subcontractor(s) / subconsultant(s) and their respective employees providing Services pursuant to the Agreement are (1) in good standing; (2) have not been previously investigated, convicted, or debarred for fraudulent or corrupt activities; (3) will not participate in fraudulent or corrupt activities, and (4) will take steps to ensure that its employees and subcontractor(s) / subconsultant(s) employees do not participate in any fraudulent or corrupt activities. Consultant acknowledges and agrees further that it has a duty to and will report to City any information or incident(s) about possible fraudulent or corrupt activities Consultant may discover, and will cooperate in any fraud or corruption investigation conducted, with respect to Consultant’s service provided pursuant to this Agreement.
SECTION 11 – OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Consultant in the course of providing any Services pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of the Consultant. When requested by City, but no later than three years after project completion, Consultant shall deliver to City all such original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents.
All copyrights, patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights associated with any ideas, concepts, techniques, inventions, processes, improvements, developments, works of authorship, or other products developed or created by Consultant during the course of providing Services (collectively the “Work Product”) shall belong exclusively to City. The Work Product shall be considered a “work made for hire” within the meaning of Title 17 of the United States Code.
Without reservation, limitation, or condition, Consultant hereby assigns, at the time of creation of the Work Products, without any requirement of further consideration, exclusively and perpetually, any and all right, title, and interest Consultant may have in the Work Product throughout the world, including without limitation any copyrights, patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights, all rights of reproduction, all rights to create derivative works, and the right to secure registrations, renewals, reissues, and extensions thereof.
SECTION 12 – CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; RELEASE OF INFORMATION All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered
confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law.
Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work Agenda Item #10.9.
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performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys’ fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.
Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite such response.
SECTION 13 – SUSPENSION OF WORK
City may, at any time, by ten (10) days written notice suspend further performance by Consultant. All suspensions shall extend the time schedule for performance in a mutually satisfactory manner and Consultant shall be paid for Services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred prior to the suspension date.
SECTION 14 – COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
Consultant shall keep itself informed of and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, regulations and rules in effect during the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall obtain any and all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to perform the Services set forth in this Agreement. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of Consultant to comply with this section.
SECTION 15 – COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS
During the performance of this contract, Consultant agrees as follows:
Equal Employment Opportunity. In connection with the execution of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression as protected categories specifically and expressively in that category, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, or national origin. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rate of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training including apprenticeship.
Agenda Item #10.9.
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Nondiscrimination Civil Rights Act of l964. Consultant will comply with all federal regulations relative to nondiscrimination to federally-assisted programs.
Solicitations for Subcontractors including Procurement of Materials and Equipment. In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding or negotiations, made by Consultant for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor, supplier, or lessor shall be notified by Consultant of Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement and the regulations relative to nondiscrimination.
SECTION 16 – COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE REQUIREMENTS A. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects (“Prevailing Wage Laws”). If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subconsultants to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.
B. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants performing such services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.
C. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor.
SECTION 17 – AUDIT AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS
Agenda Item #10.9.
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A. Records of Consultant’s direct labor costs, payroll costs, and reimbursable expenses pertaining to this project covered by this Agreement will be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis and made available to City if and when required for a period of up to 3 years from the date of Consultant’s final invoice.
B. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records prepared by or furnished to Consultant during the course of performing the Services for at least three (3) years following completion of the Services. Such records include, but are not limited to, correspondence, internal memoranda, technical reports and investigations, calculations, books and accounts, accounting records documenting its work under its Agreement, and invoices, payrolls, records and all other data related to matters covered by this Agreement.
C. Consultant shall permit City to audit, examine and make copies, excerpts and transcripts from such records, and the Consultant shall in no event dispose of, destroy, alter, or mutilate said books, records, accounts, and data in any matter whatsoever for three (3) years after City makes the final or last payment or within three (3) years after any pending issues between City and Consultant with respect to this Agreement are closed, whichever is later.
SECTION 18 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
A. Consultant agrees that any liability of City arising in connection with this Agreement shall be limited exclusively to the City-entity identified as the “City” under this Contract. Under no circumstance shall any other City-entity be liable to Consultant under any theory, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, and Consultant waives unconditionally any such claims. Consultant hereby waives and release other City-entites from any liability under this Agreement.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event shall City be liable, regardless of whether any claim is based on contract or tort, for any special, consequential, indirect or incidental damages, including, but not limited to, lost profits or revenue, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the Services performed hereunder.
SECTION 19 – COOPERATION BY CITY
All public information, data, reports, records, and maps as are existing and available to City as public records, and which are necessary for carrying out the work as outlined in the Exhibit A, “Scope of Services”, shall be furnished to Consultant in every reasonable way to facilitate, without undue delay, the work to be performed under this Agreement.
SECTION 20 – NOTICES
All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, sent by facsimile, email, or first class mail, addressed as follows:
To City: City Manager
1572 Railroad Avenue
St. Helena, California 94574
To Consultant: ____________________
____________________
____________________
Agenda Item #10.9.
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Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or transmitted by facsimile, email, or, if mailed, three (3) days after deposit in the custody of the U.S. Postal Service.
SECTION 21 – TERMINATION
City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time by giving ten (10) days written notice of termination to Consultant. If such notice is given, Consultant shall cease immediately all work in progress.
- If either Consultant or City fail to perform any material obligation under this Agreement, then, in addition to any other remedies, either Consultant, or City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice.
- Upon termination of this Agreement by either Consultant or City, all property belonging to City which is in Consultant’s possession shall be delivered to City. Consultant shall furnish to City a final invoice for work performed and expenses incurred by Consultant, prepared as set forth in this Agreement.
SECTION 22 – ATTORNEYS’ FEES
If litigation or other proceeding is required to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation or other proceeding shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled. In addition, any legal fees, costs and expenses incurred to enforce the provisions of this Agreement shall be reimbursed to the prevailing party.
SECTION 23 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including the attached Exhibits, is the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the parties with respect to the matters addressed therein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, or entered into between Consultant and City prior to the execution of this Agreement. No statements, representations or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by any party which are not embodied herein shall be valid and binding unless in writing duly executed by the parties or their authorized representatives.
SECTION 24 – SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement shall be binding on the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. However, this Agreement shall not be assigned by Consultant without written consent of the City.
SECTION 25 – CONTINUITY OF PERSONNEL
Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant’s staff assigned to perform the Services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff assigned to perform the Services required under this Agreement, prior to any such performance.
Agenda Item #10.9.
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SECTION 26 – DEFAULT
In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default and may terminate this Agreement immediately by written notice to Consultant.
SECTION 27 – WAIVER
Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision, or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement.
Acceptance by City of any work or Services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
SECTION 28 – LAW TO GOVERN; VENUE
This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Napa. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Northern District of California, in San Francisco.
SECTION 29 – SEVERABILITY
If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and the Agreement shall be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s).
SECTION 30 – THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Consultant’s subconsultants shall agree to be bound to the terms of the Agreement to the extent of their scope of Services, including but not limited to, terms regarding indemnity and dispute resolution, and shall agree that City is deemed an express third party beneficiary of their subconsultant agreements. Nothing contained in this Agreement, however, shall operate to confer such or similar rights or benefits on persons or entities not party to this Agreement.
SECTION 31 – STATUTES OF LIMITATION
As between the parties to this Agreement, any applicable statute of limitations for action arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to any act or failure to act in connection with this Agreement shall commence to run on the date of City’s issuance of the final Certificate for Payment, or termination of this Agreement, whichever is earlier, except for latent defects and/or deficiencies, for which the applicable statute of limitation shall begin to run upon discovery of the defect and/or deficiency and its cause.
SECTION 32 – SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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CITY OF ST. HELENA | REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS | EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES PAGE 28
This Agreement is subject to the following special provisions: none.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have accepted, made, and executed this Agreement upon the terms, conditions, and provisions above stated, the day and year first above written.
Consultant: City:
By: ________________________________ By: ________________________ Name: ______________________________ Name: Anil Comelo
Title:________________________________ Title: City Manager Approved as to Form:
By: _________________________________
Name: Ethan Walsh
Title: City Attorney
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Agenda Report to the City Council
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Department: Public Works
DATE: February 13, 2024
FROM: Lesley Milton, Asst. to the City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and proposed adoption of a Resolution authorizing a 3-year Professional Services Agreement with C&D Power for a not-to-exceed contract amount of
$210,000 for electrical generator maintenance, testing, and repair services.
GOAL: Goal 2: Improve Infrastructure & Further Environmental Sustainability, Goal 7: Enhance Organizational
Effectiveness
RECOMMENDED
ACTION:
Approval of the Resolution.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
PURPOSE:
Authorization to execute a three-year contract for
Generator Maintenance, Testing, and Repair Services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Financial Impact is $70,000 annually with a total notto-exceed contract amount of $210,000 over the course of a three-year term. The annual contract amount is already included in the FY24 and FY25 operating budgets.
BACKGROUND:
The City owns and maintains 11 electrical generators for use at different facilities in the event of emergency. Each generator requires routine maintenance services to keep it operational, to eliminate or reduce the incidents of malfunction, and extend the useful life of the equipment. Good preventative maintenance of our systems require annual maintenance and load testing at least twice per year to ensure they are in proper order when needed. It is in the best interest of the City to have a contracted generator maintenance provider for these services on a scheduled basis, as well as be available for on-call services when necessary.
DISCUSSION:
A Request for Proposals was released on December 20, 2023, for Electrical Generator maintenance and repair services. The services required consisted of a regular scheduled maintenance program (including routine adjustments and repairs) as well as as-needed and as-requested, non-routine and/or emergency maintenance and repairs for the generators owned and operated by the City in accordance with the Service Locations and Equipment List included in the bid. Service and maintenance of emergency generators consists of checking and replenishing all oils and lubricants, Agenda Item #10.10.
performing preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs to make generators operational.
Bid responses were due on January 15, 2024, and four proposals were received. All four were verified as responsive, then rated by the Electrical Generator Maintenance and Repair RFP selection team.
Bidding Firms
C&D Power
JL Mechanical
Collicut Energy Systems Inc
Odyssey Power Corporation
The City’s Purchasing Policy requires contracts for maintenance services to be awarded to the lowest priced responsible and suitable bidder taking into consideration quality, service, fitness or capacity to the particular requirements of the City, and price. Taking into consideration quality, services, fitness or capacity to the particular requirements of the City, and price, the proposal provided by C&D power has been verified as the lowest responsive and responsible.
Staff has verified with C&D Power and recommends authorization to enter into a professional services agreement for a 3-year period, with two possible one-year extensions with an annual contract value of $70,000 per year totaling a not-to-exceed value of $210,000.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Not a CEQA Project.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution CD Power Generator
PSA C&D Power Generators
Bid Response generator
20231220 RFP Generator Maintenance and Repair
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CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.
HELENA APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH C&D POWER FOR ELECTRICAL
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A THREE (3)
YEAR CONTRACT PERIOD FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $210,000 WITH UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL 1-YEAR
EXTENSIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, The City owns and maintains 11 electrical generators for use at different facilities in the event of emergency. Each generator requires routine maintenance services to keep it operational, to eliminate or reduce the incidents of malfunction, and extend the useful life of the equipment.
B. WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the City to have a contracted Generator Maintenance provider for these services on a scheduled basis, as well as be available for on-call services when necessary.
C. WHEREAS, A request for Proposals was released on December 20, 2023, for electrical generator maintenance services, and bids were received on January 15, 2024.
D. WHEREAS, Four proposals were received and each was evaluated based on quality of application, consultant identification and team, references and project examples, as well as cost and all were deemed responsive.
E. WHEREAS, The City’s Purchasing Policy requires contracts for maintenance services to be awarded to the lowest priced responsible and suitable bidder taking into consideration quality, service, fitness or capacity to the particular requirements of the City, and price and in doing so, the proposal provided by C&D Power has been verified as the lowest responsive and responsible.
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of St. Helena resolves as follows:
Agenda Item #10.10.
1. Authorizes the execution of a Professional Service Agreement with C&D Power for electrical generator maintenance services for an initial three years with for a total not-to-exceed amount of $210,000.00 with two optional one-year extensions.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on February 13, 2024, by the following vote:
Mayor Paul Dohring: _____
Vice Mayor Eric Hall: _____
Council Member Anna Chouteau: _____
Council Member Billy Summers: _____
APPROVED: ATTEST:
______________________ ________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Cindy Tzafopoulos, City Clerk Agenda Item #10.10.
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Electrical Generator Maintenance and Repair Services
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on February 13, 2024 by and between the City of St. Helena, located in the County of Napa, State of California (City), and C&D Power (Consultant).
RECITALS:
A. The City owns and maintains 11 electrical generators for use at different facilities, in the event of emergency. Each of which require routine maintenance services to keep it operational, to eliminate or reduce the incidents of malfunction and extend the useful life of the equipment.
B. It is in the best interest of the city to have a contracted Generator Maintenance provider for these services on a scheduled basis, as well as be available for on-call services when necessary.
C. A request for Proposals was released on December 20, 2023 for electrical generator maintenance services, and bids were received on January 15th, 2024.
D. Four proposals were received and each was evaluated based on quality of application, consultant identification and team, references and project examples, as well as cost and all were deemed responsive.
E. The City’s Purchasing Policy requires contracts for maintenance services to be awarded to the lowest priced responsible and suitable bidder taking into consideration quality, service, fitness or capacity to the particular requirements of the City, and price and in doing so, the proposal provided by C&D Power has been verified as the lowest responsive and responsible.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises, covenants, and conditions herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1 – BASIC SERVICES
Consultant agrees to perform the services set forth in Exhibit A, “Scope of Services” that was included in the Request for Proposals and made part of this Agreement. Within the first month of this contract, the Public Works department and the Consultant will draft and agree upon a preventative maintenance schedule for equipment listed in Exhibit B “Generator Equipment List” and charged according to Fee Schedule in section 4. All other services will be provided on an on-call basis, and are conditioned upon response times as listed in Section 3.
SECTION 2 – ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement that are in addition to or outside of those set forth in this Agreement or Exhibit A, “Scope of Services” (the “Services”), unless such additional Services and compensation are authorized in advance and in writing by the City Council or City Manager of the City.
SECTION 3 – TIME FOR COMPLETION
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The term of this agreement is for three years, with the option of two one (1) year extensions that can be issued upon written agreement of both parties within 30 days of contract expiration.
Work will generally be performed Citywide between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. During emergencies, work may be required at other than normal business hours. The Contractor must receive the approval of the Director of Public Works, or authorized representative, prior to commencing any work in all cases.
Contractor is required to provide the City with a 24-hour emergency number for contact outside normal working hours. The response to an emergency call-out by the Contractor shall not be more than (2) hours. Requests deemed to be “emergencies” shall be responded to immediately with all possible haste, arriving at the service location within four (4) hours of first notification.
Routine requests shall be responded to within eight (8) hours of first notification unless the Director of Public Works or designee thereof agrees upon other arrangements.
SECTION 4 – COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay consultant the amount specified for each service described in Section 1, at the rates listed in the below Rate Schedule. Total compensation shall not exceed $210,000.00 unless additional compensation is approved in accordance with Section 2.
Rate Schedule
Consultant will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies for generator maintenance and repair services in accordance with the Contract Documents to the satisfaction and under the direction of the Director of Public Works, at the following rates:
Item
No.
Item Rate
1. Hourly Rate for Repairs $197/hour
2. Hourly Rate for Repairs after normal business hours & Emergency call out rate
$276/hour weekdays
$360/hour weekends
3. Trip charge rate or fee $800.00/trip
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B. Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month. The invoice shall detail charges by the following categories if applicable: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, subconsultant contracts, and miscellaneous expenses. Each original invoice furnished shall include the expenses incurred during the preceding month, the cumulative Agreement amount, and the amount remaining on the Agreement. City shall independently review each invoice submitted to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. If no charges or expenses are disputed, the invoice shall be approved, and City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within 30 days of receipt of invoice. If the City disputes any charges or expenses, the City will return the original invoice to Consultant for correction and resubmission. If the City reasonably determines, in its sole judgment, that the invoiced charges and expenses exceed the value of the Services performed to date and that it is probable that the Agreement will not be completed satisfactorily within the contract price, City may retain all or a portion of the invoiced charges and expenses.
Within thirty (30) days of satisfactory completion of the project, City shall pay the retained amount, if any, to Consultant.
C. Payment to the Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.
SECTION 5 – STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE
A. Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities necessary to properly perform the Services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent and professional manner. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all Services described Agenda Item #10.10.
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herein. In meeting its obligations under this Agreement, Consultant shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons in the same or similar geographical area engaged in providing Services similar to those required of Consultant under this Agreement.
B. In order to induce City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is duly organized, existing and in good standing under applicable state law; Consultant is licensed to perform all aspects of the Services; Consultant will employ only persons and Subconsultants with all required licenses and certifications; that Consultant is duly qualified to conduct business in the State; that Consultant has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Services to be performed herein; and that the Agreement does not violate or create a default under any instrument, agreement, order or decree binding on Consultant.
SECTION 6 – INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
City may inspect and accept or reject any of Consultant’s work under this Agreement, either during performance or when completed. City shall reject or finally accept Consultant’s work within sixty (60) days after submitted to City, unless the parties mutually agree to extend such deadline. City shall reject work by a timely written explanation, otherwise Consultant’s work shall be deemed to have been accepted. City’s acceptance shall be conclusive as to such work except with respect to latent defects and fraud. Acceptance of any of Consultant’s work by City shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the sections pertaining to indemnification and insurance.
SECTION 7 – INSURANCE REQUIRED
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, or employees, as indicated:
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001).
2. Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).
3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage including operations, products and completed operations, as applicable. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
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C. Professional Liability Insurance. When Consultant under this Agreement is duly licensed under California Business and Professions Code as an architect, landscape architect, environmental engineer or other professional engineer, or land surveyor (“design professional”), Consultant shall maintain at least $2,000,000 of professional liability insurance. When Consultant is not a design professional, Consultant shall maintain at least $1,000,000 of professional liability insurance combined single limit for each occurrence, insuring against professional errors and omissions in the Services performed by Consultant under this Agreement, including, without limitation, claims for negligence, misrepresentation, violation of good faith and fair dealing, and inaccurate advise arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with Services performed by Consultant under this Agreement.
D. Excess Limits. If Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
E. Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this contract the Consultants insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects to City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of Consultants insurance and shall not contribute with it.
F. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions of $25,000 or greater must be declared to and approved by the City.
G. Other Insurance Provisions. The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. The City, its agent, officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured as respects: liability arising out of work or operations performed by the Consultant or Consultant’s subconsultants; or automobile owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant.
2. For any claims related to Consultant’s conduct while performing the work of this project, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its agents, officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
4. Coverage shall not extend to any indemnity coverage for the active negligence of the additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional insured would be invalid under Subsection (b) of Section 2782 of the Civil Code.
H. Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant’s commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers’ compensation, and employer’s liability policies shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation. The insurance company, in its endorsement, agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of this policy which arises from the work performed by the named insured for the City.
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I. The Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
J. Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements should be on forms provided by the City or on forms that conform to City requirements. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.
SECTION 8 – INDEMNIFICATION
A. To the fullest extent allowed by law (including without limitation California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782.8), as may be applicable, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its agents, officers, officials, employees, representatives, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, suits, loss, damages, injury, and/or liability (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therewith, including legal fees and expert witness costs) (collectively, “Liabilities”), incurred by reason of any negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, subconsultants, and subcontractors, or any of them, under or in connection with this Agreement; and Consultant agrees at its own cost, expense and risk to defend any and all claims, actions, suits, or other legal proceedings brought or instituted against City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers, or any of them, arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to such negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission, and to pay and satisfy any resulting judgments.
B. When Consultant under this Agreement is duly licensed under California Business and Professions Code as an architect, landscape architect, professional engineer, or land surveyor (i.e., a “design professional,” pursuant to Civil Code § 2782.8(c)), the provisions of this section regarding Consultant’s duty to defend and indemnify apply only to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant.
C. If any action or proceeding is brought against Indemnitees by reason of any of the matters against which Consultant has agreed to indemnify Indemnitees as provided above, Consultant, upon notice from City, shall defend Indemnitees at Consultant’s expense by counsel acceptable to City, such acceptance not to be unreasonably withheld. Indemnitees need not have first paid for any of the matters to which Indemnitees are entitled to Indemnification in order to be so indemnified. The insurance required to be maintained by Consultant shall ensure Consultant’s obligations under this section, but the limits of such insurance shall not limit the liability of Consultant hereunder. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
D. The provisions of this section do not apply to claims to the extent occurring as a result of the City’s sole negligence, active negligence, or willful acts or misconduct.
E. Duty to Cooperate. Each party shall notify the other party immediately in writing of any claim or damage related to activities or Services performed under this Agreement. The parties shall cooperate with each other in the investigation and disposition of all Liabilities arising out of the activities or Services under this Agreement.
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F. In the event that Consultant executes any subconsulting agreements in connection with the Services performed under this Agreement, Consultant shall place in all such subconsulting agreements, and cause its subconsultants to agree to, the indemnity and insurance obligations in favor of City and other Indemnitees, as provided herein, in the exact form and substance of those contained in this Agreement.
SECTION 9 – INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
A. Consultant is and shall at all times remain a wholly independent contractor and not an officer, employee or agent of City. Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner or to incur an obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City.
B. The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City.
C. Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights.
SECTION 10 – CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ANTI-FRAUD AND ANTICORRUPTION POLICIES A. Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor without the express written consent of the City Manager. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.
B. City understands and acknowledges that Consultant is, as of the date of execution of this Agreement, independently involved in the performance of non-related Services for other governmental agencies and private parties. Consultant is aware of any stated position of City relative to such projects. Any future position of City on such projects shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section.
C. Consultant understands and acknowledges City maintains an anti-fraud and anticorruption policy to protect the City, its operations, and its employees from and against financial risks, operational breaches, and unethical, fraudulent and corrupt activities. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant, its subcontractor(s) / subconsultant(s) and their respective employees providing Services pursuant to the Agreement are (1) in good standing; Agenda Item #10.10.
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(2) have not been previously investigated, convicted, or debarred for fraudulent or corrupt activities; (3) will not participate in fraudulent or corrupt activities, and (4) will take steps to ensure that its employees and subcontractor(s) / subconsultant(s) employees do not participate in any fraudulent or corrupt activities. Consultant acknowledges and agrees further that it has a duty to and will report to City any information or incident(s) about possible fraudulent or corrupt activities Consultant may discover, and will cooperate in any fraud or corruption investigation conducted, with respect to Consultant’s service provided pursuant to this Agreement.
SECTION 11 – OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
A. All original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Consultant in the course of providing any Services pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of the Consultant. When requested by City, but no later than three years after project completion, Consultant shall deliver to City all such original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents.
B. All copyrights, patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights associated with any ideas, concepts, techniques, inventions, processes, improvements, developments, works of authorship, or other products developed or created by Consultant during the course of providing Services (collectively the “Work Product”) shall belong exclusively to City. The Work Product shall be considered a “work made for hire” within the meaning of Title 17 of the United States Code. Without reservation, limitation, or condition, Consultant hereby assigns, at the time of creation of the Work Products, without any requirement of further consideration, exclusively and perpetually, any and all right, title, and interest Consultant may have in the Work Product throughout the world, including without limitation any copyrights, patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights, all rights of reproduction, all rights to create derivative works, and the right to secure registrations, renewals, reissues, and extensions thereof.
SECTION 12 – CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; RELEASE OF INFORMATION A. All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law.
B. Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement.
Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
C. If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys’ fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.
D. Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of Agenda Item #10.10.
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deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite such response.
SECTION 13 – SUSPENSION OF WORK
City may, at any time, by ten (10) days written notice suspend further performance by Consultant. All suspensions shall extend the time schedule for performance in a mutually satisfactory manner and Consultant shall be paid for Services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred prior to the suspension date.
SECTION 14 – COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
Consultant shall keep itself informed of and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, regulations and rules in effect during the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall obtain any and all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to perform the Services set forth in this Agreement. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of Consultant to comply with this section.
SECTION 15 – COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS
During the performance of this contract, Consultant agrees as follows:
A. Equal Employment Opportunity. In connection with the execution of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression as protected categories specifically and expressively in that category, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, or national origin. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rate of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training including apprenticeship.
B. Nondiscrimination Civil Rights Act of l964. Consultant will comply with all federal regulations relative to nondiscrimination to federally-assisted programs.
C. Solicitations for Subcontractors including Procurement of Materials and Equipment.
In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding or negotiations, made by Consultant for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor, supplier, or lessor shall be notified by Consultant of Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement and the regulations relative to nondiscrimination.
SECTION 16 – COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE REQUIREMENTS A. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects (“Prevailing Wage Agenda Item #10.10.
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Laws”). If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subconsultants to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.
B. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants performing such services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.
C. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor.
SECTION 17 – AUDIT AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS
A. Records of Consultant’s direct labor costs, payroll costs, and reimbursable expenses pertaining to this project covered by this Agreement will be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis and made available to City if and when required for a period of up to 3 years from the date of Consultant’s final invoice.
B. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records prepared by or furnished to Consultant during the course of performing the Services for at least three (3) years following completion of the Services. Such records include, but are not limited to, correspondence, internal memoranda, technical reports and investigations, calculations, books and accounts, accounting records documenting its work under its Agreement, and invoices, payrolls, records and all other data related to matters covered by this Agreement.
C. Consultant shall permit City to audit, examine and make copies, excerpts and transcripts from such records, and the Consultant shall in no event dispose of, destroy, alter, or mutilate said books, records, accounts, and data in any matter whatsoever for three (3) Agenda Item #10.10.
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years after City makes the final or last payment or within three (3) years after any pending issues between City and Consultant with respect to this Agreement are closed, whichever is later.
SECTION 18 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
A. Consultant agrees that any liability of City arising in connection with this Agreement shall be limited exclusively to the City-entity identified as the “City” under this Contract. Under no circumstance shall any other City-entity be liable to Consultant under any theory, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, and Consultant waives unconditionally any such claims.
Consultant hereby waives and release other City-entities from any liability under this Agreement.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event shall City be liable, regardless of whether any claim is based on contract or tort, for any special, consequential, indirect or incidental damages, including, but not limited to, lost profits or revenue, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the Services performed hereunder.
SECTION 19 – COOPERATION BY CITY
All public information, data, reports, records, and maps as are existing and available to City as public records, and which are necessary for carrying out the work as outlined in the Exhibit A, “Scope of Services”, shall be furnished to Consultant in every reasonable way to facilitate, without undue delay, the work to be performed under this Agreement.
SECTION 20 – NOTICES
All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, sent by facsimile, email, or first class mail, addressed as follows:
To City: City Manager
1088 College Avenue
St. Helena, California 94574
To Consultant: Michael Santorino
Business Development Manager
150 Nardi Ln
Martinez, CA 94553
Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or transmitted by facsimile, email, or, if mailed, three (3) days after deposit in the custody of the U.S. Postal Service.
SECTION 21 – TERMINATION
A. City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time by giving ten (10) days written notice of termination to Consultant. If such notice is given, Consultant shall cease immediately all work in progress.
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B. If either Consultant or City fail to perform any material obligation under this Agreement, then, in addition to any other remedies, either Consultant, or City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice.
C. Upon termination of this Agreement by either Consultant or City, all property belonging to City which is in Consultant’s possession shall be delivered to City. Consultant shall furnish to City a final invoice for work performed and expenses incurred by Consultant, prepared as set forth in this Agreement.
SECTION 22 – ATTORNEYS’ FEES
If litigation or other proceeding is required to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation or other proceeding shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled. In addition, any legal fees, costs and expenses incurred to enforce the provisions of this Agreement shall be reimbursed to the prevailing party.
SECTION 23 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including the attached Exhibits, is the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the parties with respect to the matters addressed therein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, or entered into between Consultant and City prior to the execution of this Agreement. No statements, representations or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by any party which are not embodied herein shall be valid and binding unless in writing duly executed by the parties or their authorized representatives.
SECTION 24 – SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement shall be binding on the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. However, this Agreement shall not be assigned by Consultant without written consent of the City.
SECTION 25 – CONTINUITY OF PERSONNEL
Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant’s staff assigned to perform the Services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff assigned to perform the Services required under this Agreement, prior to any such performance.
SECTION 26 – DEFAULT
In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default and may terminate this Agreement immediately by written notice to Consultant.
SECTION 27 – WAIVER
Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by Agenda Item #10.10.
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any party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision, or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement. Acceptance by City of any work or Services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
SECTION 28 – LAW TO GOVERN; VENUE
This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Napa. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Northern District of California, in San Francisco.
SECTION 29 – SEVERABILITY
If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and the Agreement shall be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s).
SECTION 30 – THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Consultant’s subconsultants shall agree to be bound to the terms of the Agreement to the extent of their scope of Services, including but not limited to, terms regarding indemnity and dispute resolution, and shall agree that City is deemed an express third party beneficiary of their subconsultant agreements. Nothing contained in this Agreement, however, shall operate to confer such or similar rights or benefits on persons or entities not party to this Agreement.
SECTION 31 – STATUTES OF LIMITATION
As between the parties to this Agreement, any applicable statute of limitations for action arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to any act or failure to act in connection with this Agreement shall commence to run on the date of City’s issuance of the final Certificate for Payment, or termination of this Agreement, whichever is earlier, except for latent defects and/or deficiencies, for which the applicable statute of limitation shall begin to run upon discovery of the defect and/or deficiency and its cause.
SECTION 32 – SPECIAL PROVISIONS
This Agreement is subject to the following special provisions: none.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have accepted, made, and executed this Agreement upon the terms, conditions, and provisions above stated, the day and year first above written.
Consultant: City:
By: ________________________________ By: ________________________ Name: Michael Santorino Name: Anil Comelo
Title: Business Development Manager Title: City Manager Approved as to Form:
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By: _________________________________
Name: Ethan Walsh
Title: City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A – SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor will perform bi-annual preventative maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations and annual load testing for multiple emergency generators and be available for any unscheduled emergency repairs. Certain portions of the Services will be regularlyscheduled preventive maintenance (“PM”) services (Outlined in Exhibit B- Generator Annual Inspection Overview) and certain portions of the Services will be performed on an On-Call basis (“On-Call”), meaning that City of St. Helena may request unscheduled maintenance or repair/replacement services to remedy an unexpected equipment issue or emergency.
Contractor shall provide firmed fixed rates for PM tasks on Cost Proposal. Any On-Call type Services performed under this Contract will be authorized by City of St. Helena via the issuance of a written work order.
A. The Contractor must complete and timely perform all of the services under the Contract and provide for all manner and type of tools, equipment, supplies, and materials required to successfully perform the services under the Contract B. Work will generally be performed Citywide between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. During emergencies, work may be required at other than normal business hours. The Contractor must receive the approval of the Director of Public Works, or authorized representative, prior to commencing any work in all cases.
C. Contractor shall maintain an adequate crew of employees to perform the service required.
D. Unit prices for after-hours or emergency work shall be for actual time spent on the job site. No travel time will be paid.
E. Contractor shall protect any and all private property adjacent to work areas. Any damage to private property resulting directly or indirectly from Contractor’s actions shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
F. All employees of Contractor shall wear a uniform or shirt that clearly identifies the company
G. Contractor must be able to provide a list of employees’ names, dates worked and hour worked on each date, for each project or job within the City of St. Helena, if requested.
H. Contractor shall use and furnish all vehicles and equipment necessary for the satisfactory performance of the work set forth in this RFP/contract. All vehicles and equipment shall display the name and/or logo of Contractor’s company. The name and logo shall be large enough to be easily legible from a distance of fifty (50) feet, during the course of their work. Contractor shall keep all vehicles and equipment in a neat and clean appearance and maintained in excellent mechanical condition I. Contractor is required to provide the City with a 24-hour emergency number for contact outside normal working hours. The response to an emergency call-out by the Contractor shall not be more than (2) hours.
J. Contractor shall comply with all City regulations regarding National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Requirements and the City’s Best Management Practices (BMP’s). Contractor shall not discharge anything to the storm drain, creek or adjacent water ways. Contractor shall implement any and all BMP’s as may be necessary.
K. The Contractor should expect service requests outside of the Contractor’s normal working hours. These service requests may be given by telephone, email, written correspondence, or other means for reporting system-related problems, damages, and emergencies as mutually agreed upon.
L. Maintenance Records
i. The Contractor shall keep a current, permanent operational record of all services performed at a service location, including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, service calls and extraordinary maintenance, for each and every piece of Agenda Item #10.10.
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equipment that the Contractor is required to maintain by this Contract. These records shall be kept at each maintained location on a form approved by the City.
A copy of such record shall be provided within two (2) calendar days upon request of the Director of Public Works or designee thereof. The form shall include, at a minimum, the date, time, description of device including all model, part or serial numbers, narrative of deficiencies encountered, and a detail of any and all corrective action(s) taken.
M. Response Criteria for Emergency Routine Services
i. The Contractor must ascertain whether service requests are of an “emergency” nature requiring an immediate response or whether the request is general in nature requiring routine response. Requests deemed to be “emergencies” shall be responded to immediately with all possible haste, arriving at the service location within four (4) hours of first notification. Routine requests shall be responded to within eight (8) hours of first notification unless the Director of Public Works or designee thereof agrees upon other arrangements.
Preventative Maintenance For Generators
Maintenance will be required according to the manufacturers specifications and may include items listed below:
Annual Service Overview for stationary and mobile generators - Inspect Fuel & Oil Lines, hoses, belts and wires.
- Check Fluid Levels.
- Load Test Battery.
- Check Charger operation.
- Inspect Transfer Switch for signs of wear and heat.
- Check Operation of Exercise Clock.
- Test run unit and visually inspect for leaks.
- Check oil pressure.
- Check for signs of vibration, wear and heat.
- Check outputs.
- Replace Oil / Filters
- Provide Inspection Report and will make recommendations as needed.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive but is an example of the services to be performed during annual servicing. Please refer to manufacturer specifications for complete annual maintenance servicing list.
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Exhibit B – Generator Equipment List
* additional equipment could be added during the course of the contract according to the needs of the city
Generator Master List
Unit # Make Model Size (kW)
P1 Whisper Watt DCA-22055JU4F3 175 kW
P2 Whisper Watt DCA-125SSIU4F 100 kW
P3 Baldor TS-60T 60kW
P4 Whisper Watt DCA7055IUHF 70kvA
P5 Cummins DKAF-5784361 60 Hz
Caterpillar Gen set 3208 175kW
G1 Kohler 300REOZJ 300 kW
G2 Kohler 100REOZJF 100 kW
G3 Kohler 150REO2JF 150 kW
G4 Kohler 200REOZJF 200 kW
TBD Blue Star Gen Set JD60-04FT4 60kW
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City of St. Helena
Public Works Department
1088 College Ave. | St. Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2792 | cityofsthelena.org
Bid Results for Posted Request for Proposals or Bids
Project Title: Electrical Generator Maintenance & Repair Services Proposal Due Date: January 15, 2024
Proposer
Aggregate Rating
(100 points)
C&D Power 92.7
JL Mechanical 80.3
Collicut Energy Services Inc. 89.0
Odyssey Power Corporation 66.7
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Electrical Generator Maintenance & Repair Services
DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
DATE DUE: Monday, January 15, 2024, 5:00 PM
CONTACT: Lesley Milton, Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected]
The City is only accepting proposals electronically via email to [email protected] Only email’s sent to [email protected] will be considered as responsive to the request for proposals. Emails sent to other City emails may be considered as non-responsive and may not be reviewed.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................3 II. GENERAL INFORMATION .....................................................................................................................3 III. QUALIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................3 IV. SCOPE OF WORK .................................................................................................................................4 V. SCHEDULE .............................................................................................................................................5 VI. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND FORMAT...................................................................6 PART 1 | PROPOSAL SUMMARY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PAGE – Form 1...................................6 PART 2 | GENERAL INFORMATION & CONSULTANT TEAM (Form 2)..................................................6 PART 3 | COST PROPOSAL/RATES – Form 3 ..........................................................................................7 PART 4 | RELATED PROJECT EXAMPLES AND REFERENCES – Form 4..................................................7 Part 5 | EXCEPTIONS TO THE CONTRACT – Form 5 ..............................................................................7 VII. SELECTION PROCESS............................................................................................................................7 VIII. PROPOSAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................................................................................7
1. EXAMINATION OF PROPOSAL MATERIALS.............................................................................8
2. TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.......................................................................................................8
3. ADDENDA INTERPRETATIONS ..................................................................................................8
4. DESIGNATED CONTACT ..........................................................................................................8
5. PUBLIC RECORDS.....................................................................................................................8
6. PROPOSAL COSTS....................................................................................................................8
7. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS ........................................................................................................8
8. PRODUCT OWNERSHIP ............................................................................................................8
9. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT..................................................................................8
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A: Equipment List
Exhibit B: Preventative maintenance for Generators
Exhibit C: City of St. Helena Professional Services Agreement (standard contract) Part 1: Proposal Summary and Signature Page (Form 1)
Part 2: General Information (Form 2)
Part 3: Cost proposal (Form 3)
Part 4: Related Project Examples and References (Form 4) Part 5: Exceptions to the Contract (Form 5)
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I. INTRODUCTION
The City of St. Helena, California is located in the center of the world-famous wine growing Napa Valley, 65 miles north of San Francisco. The area was settled in 1834 as part of General Vallejo’s land grant. The City of St. Helena was incorporated as a City on March 24, 1876 and reincorporated on May 14, 1889.
The City, from its inception, has served as a rural agricultural center. Over the years, with the growth and development of the wine industry, St Helena has become an important business and banking center for the wine industry. The City also receives many visitors as a result of the wine industry and the area’s scenic qualities. The City’s goal is to maintain a small-town atmosphere and to provide quality services to its citizens.
The official population of the City of St. Helena as of 2019 is 6,133 (CA Department of Finance). St. Helena is a full-service city and encompasses an area of four square miles.
The City’s General Fund Budget is approximately $15 million.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
The City of St. Helena is seeking a qualified firm to provide maintenance, annual generator servicing and mechanical repair services to assist us with repair of our multiple generators used by the City of St. Helena Public Works Department.
The services required shall include a regular, scheduled maintenance program (including routine adjustments and repairs) for the generators owned and operated by the Public Works department of the City of St. Helena. The work may also include from time to time, as-needed and as-requested basis, non-routine and/or emergency maintenance and repairs.
The Contractor shall coordinate all work through the Department of Public Works.
Service and maintenance of emergency generators shall consist of checking and replenishing all oils and lubricants, performing preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to make generators operational. The Contractor shall provide a program of routine preventative maintenance and load testing of a minimum of twice per year designed to eliminate or reduce the incidents of malfunction and extend the useful life of the equipment. The Contractor (s) shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervisors to perform all services as described. The City will determine any additional work to be performed on an on-call as-needed, when needed basis.
The City will select, the most qualified Contractor with competitive prices to perform the work. The City reserves the right to award a contract for performance of the required services based on the negotiated price, terms and conditions. The City reserves the right to reject all bids and circulate another RFP.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualification Requirements The following are the minimum qualification requirements for this RFP. Proposals that fail to meet these requirements will be rejected.
1. The Proposer must have three years of experience in providing the Services to institutional and/or industrial-type sites maintaining the various types of equipment listed in this solicitation.
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2. The Proposer, during the last three years, must have administratively managed at least one contract of this size (in terms of dollar value) while maintaining the required delivery schedule.
3. The Proposer must have and maintain staffing levels sufficient to provide adequate service levels to all the sites listed in this RFP.
4. The Proposer must possess knowledge of all laws, regulations, and codes regarding the maintenance of the types of equipment listed in this solicitation, including disposal methods of fluids and other materials that might be used in maintenance and repair that are considered hazardous waste by local, state, and federal regulations.
5. Must have a preferred vendor status with Enterprise by the time of contract execution
IV. SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor will perform bi-annual preventative maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations and annual load testing for multiple emergency generators and be available for any unscheduled emergency repairs. Certain portions of the Services will be regularly-scheduled preventive maintenance (“PM”) services (Outlined in Exhibit BGenerator Annual Inspection Overview) and certain portions of the Services will be performed on an On-Call basis (“On-Call”), meaning that City of St. Helena may request unscheduled maintenance or repair/replacement services to remedy an unexpected equipment issue or emergency. Contractor shall provide firmed fixed rates for PM tasks on Cost Proposal. Any On-Call type Services performed under this Contract will be authorized by City of St. Helena via the issuance of a written work order.
A. The Contractor must complete and timely perform all of the services under the Contract and provide for all manner and type of tools, equipment, supplies, and materials required to successfully perform the services under the Contract B. Work will generally be performed Citywide between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. During emergencies, work may be required at other than normal business hours. The Contractor must receive the approval of the Director of Public Works, or authorized representative, prior to commencing any work in all cases.
C. Contractor shall maintain an adequate crew of employees to perform the service required.
D. Unit prices for after-hours or emergency work shall be for actual time spent on the job site. No travel time will be paid.
E. Contractor shall protect any and all private property adjacent to work areas. Any damage to private property resulting directly or indirectly from Contractor’s actions shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
F. All employees of Contractor shall wear a uniform or shirt that clearly identifies the company
G. Contractor must be able to provide a list of employees’ names, dates worked and hour worked on each date, for each project or job within the City of St.
Helena, if requested.
H. Contractor shall use and furnish all vehicles and equipment necessary for the satisfactory performance of the work set forth in this RFP/contract. All vehicles and equipment shall display the name and/or logo of Contractor’s company.
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and equipment in a neat and clean appearance and maintained in excellent mechanical condition
I. Contractor is required to provide the City with a 24-hour emergency number for contact outside normal working hours. The response to an emergency call-out by the Contractor shall not be more than (2) hours.
J. Contractor shall comply with all City regulations regarding National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Requirements and the City’s Best Management Practices (BMP’s). Contractor shall not discharge anything to the storm drain, creek or adjacent water ways. Contractor shall implement any and all BMP’s as may be necessary.
K. The Contractor should expect service requests outside of the Contractor’s normal working hours. These service requests may be given by telephone, email, written correspondence, or other means for reporting system-related problems, damages, and emergencies as mutually agreed upon.
L. Maintenance Records
a. The Contractor shall keep a current, permanent operational record of all services performed at a service location, including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, service calls and extraordinary maintenance, for each and every piece of equipment that the Contractor is required to maintain by this Contract. These records shall be kept at each maintained location on a form approved by the City. A copy of such record shall be provided within two (2) calendar days upon request of the Director of Public Works or designee thereof. The form shall include, at a minimum, the date, time, description of device including all model, part or serial numbers, narrative of deficiencies encountered, and a detail of any and all corrective action(s) taken.
M. Response Criteria for Emergency Routine Services
a. The Contractor must ascertain whether service requests are of an “emergency” nature requiring an immediate response or whether the request is general in nature requiring routine response. Requests deemed to be “emergencies” shall be responded to immediately with all possible haste, arriving at the service location within four (4) hours of first notification. Routine requests shall be responded to within eight (8) hours of first notification unless the Director of Public Works or designee thereof agrees upon other arrangements.
V. SCHEDULE
Responses to the RFP must be submitted to the City of St. Helena as outlined in this section.
Responses are due no later than
MONDAY, January 15, 2024 AT 5:00 PM
Responses received after this date and time will not be considered.
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PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR THE REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS
AND DESIRED TIMELINES FOR DELIVERABLES
MILESTONE DATE TIME
Release RFP December 20, 2023 4:00PM
Question submittal deadline January 3, 2024 4:00PM
Questions posted on City website (cityofsthelena.org/rfps) January 8, 2024 5:00PM Proposal due date January 15, 2024 5:00PM
Review and scoring of submittals Week of January 15th
Award of Agreement February 2023 6:00 PM
The schedule may be modified and/or extended if necessary.
VI. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND FORMAT
If interested in this RFP, please notify Lesley Milton by email at [email protected] so you may be added to the notification list for addendums. Failure to notify could result in missing important and required information, and could result in disqualification.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
It is the sole responsibility of the Proposer to ensure timely delivery. Late proposals shall not be considered. Proposals will not be accepted at any other location other than the email address specified above. Faxed or mailed proposals will not be accepted.
Content
The content of your proposal should include the following forms: Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered
Part 1: Proposal Summary and Acknowledgements (Form 1) 10 pts Part 2: General Information & Consultant Team (Form 2) 10 pts Part 3: Cost proposal (Form 3) 45 pts
Part 4: Related Project Examples and References (Form 4) 25 pts Part 5: Exceptions to the Contract (Form 5) 10 pts
TOTAL: 100 points
PART 1 | PROPOSAL SUMMARY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PAGE – Form 1 Form 1 general information shall include the below information. • General Information about the bid, acknowledgement of any issued addendums and warranty and process to award contract.
• General information about the submitting firm to include the name, address, and telephone number of the firm and the signature of authorized representative of the Service Provider.
• Provide the name, title, address and telephone number of the individual to whom correspondence and other contacts should be directed during the Service Provider selection process.
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• General Information to List the name, address, and telephone number of the firm
• Signatures of authorized representative of the Service Provider. • Provide the name, title, address and telephone number of the individual to whom correspondence and other contacts should be directed during the Service Provider selection process.
• Provide the location of the Service Provider’s headquarters. In addition, provide the location of any local support offices, which will provide service to the City.
• List each key member of the team you intend to assign to this engagement and include for each listed individual: (a) area(s) of specialization; (b) title and/or position within your firm; and (cd) years of experience providing inspection, maintenance and repair services for generators.
PART 3 | COST PROPOSAL/RATES – Form 3
Include the completed Form 4 regarding hourly rates, flat rates and other charges for services. The cost proposal shall also include any exceptions or assumptions made in its preparation. Additional pages or documents can be added as necessary PART 4 | RELATED PROJECT EXAMPLES AND REFERENCES – Form 4 Provide at least three (3) client references for whom your firm has performed similar work to that requested in this RFP. For each client, describe the project, the project’s date, and services performed, and provide the name, address, and telephone number for a person at client’s firm familiar with such work.
- Part 5 | EXCEPTIONS TO THE CONTRACT – Form 5
All exceptions to the Contract terms and conditions must be stated on this form and submitted with the Proposal. Proposer’s failure to take timely exception to St. Helena’s terms and conditions expressly waives Proposer’s right to challenge or request modification of such terms and conditions and is conclusive evidence of Proposer’s assent thereto.
VII. SELECTION PROCESS
The Public Works Department intends to select a Service Provider based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the types of services to be performed at a fair and reasonable price to the public. The Public Works Department will review all proposals and evaluate them according to the following criteria:
• Qualifications of Team
• Project Understanding and Innovation
• Work Plan / Scope of Work
• Project Schedule
• Similar Experience / References
Service Provider may be either selected based on information included in the proposal or the Service Provider may be requested to interview prior to final selection.
VIII. PROPOSAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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1. EXAMINATION OF PROPOSAL MATERIALS
The submission of a proposal shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the proponent that it has investigated all aspects of the RFP, that it is aware of the applicable facts pertaining to the RFP process and its procedures and requirements, and that it has read and understands the RFP. No request for modification of the provisions of the proposal shall be considered after its submission on the grounds the proponent was not fully informed as to any fact or condition.
2. TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be for a period of three years beginning January, 2024 through December 30, 2026, subject to renewal administratively by two additional one-year periods. Based upon recommendation by the City that the Contractor has fully complied with the contract requirements and that it is in the interest of the City to continue the contract, a request will be submitted to the City Council for contract extension. The total term of the contract shall not exceed five years.
3. ADDENDA INTERPRETATIONS
If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFP, a written addendum will be provided to each firm that requested to be added to the notification list, and said addenda will be uploaded to the City website. The City of St. Helena is not bound by any oral representations, clarifications, or changes made in the RFP by the City or its agents, unless such clarifications or change is provided in written addendum from the City of St. Helena.
4. DESIGNATED CONTACT
For the purposes of this RFP, the Assistant to the City Manager is designated as the contact person. Any questions concerning the scope of work and the selection process shall be directed to Lesley Milton at [email protected]. Any and all questions and responses concerning this RFP will only be accepted in writing, via email. All questions must be received by January 3, 2024 by 5:00PM.
Responses to questions will be posted on the City’s website, cityofsthelena.org/rfps, and will become part of the RFP. It is the consultant’s responsibility to check the website for updates.
5. PUBLIC RECORDS
This RFP document and all submittals in response thereto are public records. Prospective consultants are cautioned not to include any material into the proposal that is strictly proprietary in nature.
6. PROPOSAL COSTS
All costs associated with the preparation of RFP submittals shall be borne by the respondent. This RFP does not constitute any form of offer to contract.
7. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
The City reserves the right, for any reason, to accept or reject any one or more proposals; to negotiate the terms and specifications of the proposal; to modify any part of the RFP; or issue a new RFP.
8. PRODUCT OWNERSHIP
Any documents resulting from the contract will be the property of the City.
9. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Agenda Item #10.10.
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All Proposers must identify in their proposal any terms and conditions of the sample Professional Service Agreement (Exhibit B) that they wish to negotiate. Insurance is required as outlined in Section 7 of the sample agreement.
10. CAUSES FOR DISQUALIFICATION
Any of the following may be considered cause to disqualify a proponent without further consideration:
- Evidence of collusion among proponents;
- Any attempt to improperly influence any member of the evaluation panel; - A proponent's default in any operation of a professional services agreement which resulted in termination of that agreement; and/or
- Existence of any lawsuit, unresolved contractual claim, or dispute between proponent and the City.
Agenda Item #10.10.
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FORM 1. PROPOSAL TO FURNISH GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
______________________________________________________ (“Bidder”) hereby submits this Proposal to the City of St. Helena (The City”) for the above-referenced project (“Project”) in response to the Request for Proposals and in accordance with the Contract Documents referenced therein.
1. Base Bid. Bidder proposes to perform and fully provide Generator Maintenance and Repair services as specified in the Contract Documents, for the two-year (2) time period from February 2024 to January 2026, for the prices in the attached Cost Proposal Schedule for Generator Services for the City of St. Helena (“Base Bid”).
2. Addenda. Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda, if none, say NA:
Date Received: #01 _____________ #02 _____________ #03 _____________
3. Bidder’s Warranties. By signing and submitting this Proposal, Bidder warrants the following:
3.1 Bidder has thoroughly examined the Contract Documents, and represents that, to the best of Bidder’s knowledge there are no errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the Contract Documents.
3.2 Bidder is fully qualified to perform the Work.
3.3 Bidder has carefully reviewed this Proposal and is solely responsible for any errors or omissions contained in its completed Bid.
4. Award of Contract. By signing and submitting this Proposal, Bidder agrees that if Bidder is awarded the Contract for the Project, that within ten (10) days following issuance of the notice of award to Bidder, Bidder shall:
4.1 Enter into a Contract with the City in accordance with the terms of this Proposal, by signing and submitting to the City the Contract form included with the Contract Documents; and
4.2 Submit to the City the insurance certificate(s) and endorsement(s) as required by the Contract Documents.
Signature Name and print title
Company Name Date
Address City, State, Zip
Email Phone Number
DIR Number, expiration date California Contractor’s License Number Agenda Item #10.10.
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FORM 2. GENERAL INFORMATION
Instructions: Please complete this form and include in your Proposal. On a separate page, list all subconsultants; include company name, address, phone number and type of service.
Company Name
Street Address
City/State/Zip
Phone No.
NUNS No.
Federal Taxpayer ID No.
POINTS OF CONTACT
Primary
Name/Title
Phone No.
Cell Phone No.
Email
Primary
Name/Title
Phone No.
Cell Phone No.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES
Primary
Name/Title
Phone No.
Cell Phone No.
Email
Primary
Name/Title
Phone No.
Cell Phone No.
Email
Agenda Item #10.10.
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FORM 3 – COST PROPOSAL WORKSHEET
Bidder’s Name: ____________________________________________________________ In compliance with the Notice Inviting Bids, the undersigned hereby agrees to execute the Contract to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies for generator maintenance and repair services in accordance with the Contract Documents to the satisfaction and under the direction of the Director of Public Works, at the following rates:
Item
No.
Item Rate Please select one
1. Preventative Maintenance of
generator, bi-annual service for
stationary and mobile generators
__Hourly Rate
Or
__Flat Fee
2. Load Testing Rate (please be explicit
about size range)
__Hourly Rate
Or
__Flat Fee
Hourly Rate for Repairs __Hourly Rate
3. Hourly Rate for Repairs after normal
business hours
__Hourly Rate
4. Trip charge rate or fee __Hourly Rate
Or
__Flat Fee
5. Emergency Call out rate __Hourly Rate
Or
__Flat Fee
6. Other services (Please enter task and
corresponding rate). Provide additional
sheet if necessary.
__Hourly Rate
Or
__Flat Fee
BIDDER: ___________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE & TITLE: _______________________________________________ DATE: ___________________________
Agenda Item #10.10.
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FORM 4 – REFERENCES
Reference 1
Project Name: Approximate Dates:
Brief Description of Services Provided:
Agency:
Contact Name: Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
Did you or any subcontract file any claims against the
Agency
Yes No
Did the Agency File any claims against you? Yes No
If you said yes to any of the above, please explain:
Reference 2
Project Name: Approximate Dates:
Brief Description of Services Provided:
Agency:
Contact Name: Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
Did you or any subcontract file any claims against the
Agency
Yes No
Did the Agency File any claims against you? Yes No
If you said yes to any of the above, please explain:
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Reference 3
Project Name: Approximate Dates:
Brief Description of Services Provided:
Agency:
Contact Name: Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
Did you or any subcontract file any claims against the
Agency
Yes No
Did the Agency File any claims against you? Yes No
If you said yes to any of the above, please explain:
Agenda Item #10.10.
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FORM 5 - EXCEPTIONS TO THE CONTRACT
This form shall include any exceptions the Proposer takes to the Contract, which includes the “Compensation, Invoicing and Payment” and “Indemnity and Defense of Claims” and “Insurance Requirements.” If Proposer takes no exceptions, check the field “Proposer takes no exceptions” below.
All exceptions to the Contract terms and conditions must be stated on this form and submitted with the Proposal. Proposer’s failure to take timely exception to St. Helena’s terms and conditions expressly waives Proposer’s right to challenge or request modification of such terms and conditions and is conclusive evidence of Proposer’s assent thereto. ο Proposer takes exception to the following:
Section Reference Disposition (For city use only)
Insert proposed language here
Section Reference Disposition (For city use only)
Insert proposed changes here:
*Make copies of this page if necessary
ο Proposer takes no exceptions”
Firm Name
Name Title
Signature Date
Agenda Item #10.10.
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Exhibit A – Generator Equipment List
* additional equipment could be added during the course of the contract according to the needs of the city
Generator Master List
Unit # Make Model Size (kW)
P1 Whisper Watt DCA-22055JU4F3 175 kW
P2 Whisper Watt DCA-125SSIU4F 100 kW
P3 Baldor TS-60T 60kW
P4 Whisper Watt DCA7055IUHF 70kvA
P5 Cummins DKAF-5784361 60 Hz
Caterpillar Gen set 3208 175kW
G1 Kohler 300REOZJ 300 kW
G2 Kohler 100REOZJF 100 kW
G3 Kohler 150REO2JF 150 kW
G4 Kohler 200REOZJF 200 kW
TBD Blue Star Gen Set JD60-04FT4 60kW
Agenda Item #10.10.
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Exhibit B – Preventative Maintenance For Generators
Maintenance will be required according to the manufacturers specifications and may include items listed below:
Annual Service Overview for stationary and mobile generators - Inspect Fuel & Oil Lines, hoses, belts and wires.
- Check Fluid Levels.
- Load Test Battery.
- Check Charger operation.
- Inspect Transfer Switch for signs of wear and heat.
- Check Operation of Exercise Clock.
- Test run unit and visually inspect for leaks.
- Check oil pressure.
- Check for signs of vibration, wear and heat.
- Check outputs.
- Replace Oil / Filters
- Provide Inspection Report and will make recommendations as needed.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive but is an example of the services to be performed during annual servicing. Please refer to manufacturer specifications for complete annual maintenance servicing list.
Agenda Item #10.10.
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Exhibit C – Sample Professional Services Agreement
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on _____________, 2022 by and between the City of St. Helena, located in the County of Napa, State of California (City), and _______________________________ (Consultant).
RECITALS:
A. City desires to employ Consultant to furnish professional services in connection with the project described mechanical maintenance and repair of mobile and stationary generators.
B. Consultant has represented that Consultant has the necessary expertise, experience, and qualifications to perform the required duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises, covenants, and conditions herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1 – BASIC SERVICES
Consultant agrees to perform the services set forth in Exhibit A, “Scope of Services” and made part of this Agreement.
SECTION 2 – ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement that are in addition to or outside of those set forth in this Agreement or Exhibit A, “Scope of Services” (the “Services”), unless such additional Services and compensation are authorized in advance and in writing by the City Council or City Manager of the City.
SECTION 3 – TIME FOR COMPLETION
The time for completion of Services shall be as identified in Exhibit A, “Scope of Services”.
The parties expressly agree that time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
SECTION 4 – COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay consultant the amount specified in Exhibit A, “Compensation” attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Total compensation shall not exceed $________ unless additional compensation is approved in accordance with Section 2.
B. Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month. The invoice shall detail charges by the following categories if applicable: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, subconsultant contracts, and miscellaneous expenses. Each original invoice furnished shall include the expenses incurred during the preceding month, the cumulative Agreement amount, and the amount remaining on the Agreement. City shall independently review each invoice submitted to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance Agenda Item #10.10.
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with the provisions of this Agreement. If no charges or expenses are disputed, the invoice shall be approved, and City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within 30 days of receipt of invoice. If the City disputes any charges or expenses, the City will return the original invoice to Consultant for correction and resubmission. If the City reasonably determines, in its sole judgment, that the invoiced charges and expenses exceed the value of the Services performed to date and that it is probable that the Agreement will not be completed satisfactorily within the contract price, City may retain all or a portion of the invoiced charges and expenses. Within thirty (30) days of satisfactory completion of the project, City shall pay the retained amount, if any, to Consultant.
C. Payment to the Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.
SECTION 5 – STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE
A. Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities necessary to properly perform the Services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent and professional manner. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all Services described herein. In meeting its obligations under this Agreement, Consultant shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons in the same or similar geographical area engaged in providing Services similar to those required of Consultant under this Agreement.
B. In order to induce City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is duly organized, existing and in good standing under applicable state law; Consultant is licensed to perform all aspects of the Services; Consultant will employ only persons and Subconsultants with all required licenses and certifications; that Consultant is duly qualified to conduct business in the State; that Consultant has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Services to be performed herein; and that the Agreement does not violate or create a default under any instrument, agreement, order or decree binding on Consultant.
SECTION 6 – INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
City may inspect and accept or reject any of Consultant’s work under this Agreement, either during performance or when completed. City shall reject or finally accept Consultant’s work within sixty (60) days after submitted to City, unless the parties mutually agree to extend such deadline. City shall reject work by a timely written explanation, otherwise Consultant’s work shall be deemed to have been accepted. City’s acceptance shall be conclusive as to such work except with respect to latent defects and fraud. Acceptance of any of Consultant’s work by City shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the sections pertaining to indemnification and insurance.
SECTION 7 – INSURANCE REQUIRED
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, or employees, as indicated:
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
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1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001).
2. Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).
3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage including operations, products and completed operations, as applicable. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
C. Professional Liability Insurance. When Consultant under this Agreement is duly licensed under California Business and Professions Code as an architect, landscape architect, environmental engineer or other professional engineer, or land surveyor (“design professional”), Consultant shall maintain at least $2,000,000 of professional liability insurance. When Consultant is not a design professional, Consultant shall maintain at least $1,000,000 of professional liability insurance combined single limit for each occurrence, insuring against professional errors and omissions in the Services performed by Consultant under this Agreement, including, without limitation, claims for negligence, misrepresentation, violation of good faith and fair dealing, and inaccurate advise arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with Services performed by Consultant under this Agreement.
D. Excess Limits. If Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
E. Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this contract the Consultants insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects to City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of Consultants insurance and shall not contribute with it.
F. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions of $25,000 or greater must be declared to and approved by the City.
G. Other Insurance Provisions. The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. The City, its agent, officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured as respects: liability arising out of work or operations performed by the Consultant or Consultant’s subconsultants; or automobile owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant.
2. For any claims related to Consultant’s conduct while performing the work of this project, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its agents, officers, officials, Agenda Item #10.10.
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employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
4. Coverage shall not extend to any indemnity coverage for the active negligence of the additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional insured would be invalid under Subsection (b) of Section 2782 of the Civil Code.
H. Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant’s commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers’ compensation, and employer’s liability policies shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation. The insurance company, in its endorsement, agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of this policy which arises from the work performed by the named insured for the City.
I. The Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
J. Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements should be on forms provided by the City or on forms that conform to City requirements. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.
SECTION 8 – INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent allowed by law (including without limitation California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782.8), as may be applicable, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its agents, officers, officials, employees, representatives, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, suits, loss, damages, injury, and/or liability (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therewith, including legal fees and expert witness costs) (collectively, “Liabilities”), incurred by reason of any negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, subconsultants, and subcontractors, or any of them, under or in connection with this Agreement; and Consultant agrees at its own cost, expense and risk to defend any and all claims, actions, suits, or other legal proceedings brought or instituted against City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers, or any of them, arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to such negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission, and to pay and satisfy any resulting judgments.
When Consultant under this Agreement is duly licensed under California Business and Professions Code as an architect, landscape architect, professional engineer, or land surveyor (i.e., a “design professional,” pursuant to Civil Code § 2782.8(c)), the provisions of this section regarding Consultant’s duty to defend and indemnify apply only to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant.
If any action or proceeding is brought against Indemnitees by reason of any of the matters against which Consultant has agreed to indemnify Indemnitees as provided above, Consultant, upon notice from City, shall defend Indemnitees at Consultant’s expense by counsel acceptable to City, such acceptance not to be unreasonably withheld. Indemnitees need not have first paid for any of the matters to which Indemnitees are entitled to Agenda Item #10.10.
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Indemnification in order to be so indemnified. The insurance required to be maintained by Consultant shall ensure Consultant’s obligations under this section, but the limits of such insurance shall not limit the liability of Consultant hereunder. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
The provisions of this section do not apply to claims to the extent occurring as a result of the City’s sole negligence, active negligence, or willful acts or misconduct.
Duty to Cooperate. Each party shall notify the other party immediately in writing of any claim or damage related to activities or Services performed under this Agreement. The parties shall cooperate with each other in the investigation and disposition of all Liabilities arising out of the activities or Services under this Agreement.
In the event that Consultant executes any subconsulting agreements in connection with the Services performed under this Agreement, Consultant shall place in all such subconsulting agreements, and cause its subconsultants to agree to, the indemnity and insurance obligations in favor of City and other Indemnitees, as provided herein, in the exact form and substance of those contained in this Agreement.
SECTION 9 – INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
Consultant is and shall at all times remain a wholly independent contractor and not an officer, employee or agent of City. Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner or to incur an obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City.
The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City.
Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights.
SECTION 10 – CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ANTI-FRAUD AND ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICIES Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor without the express written consent of the City Manager. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.
City understands and acknowledges that Consultant is, as of the date of execution of this Agreement, independently involved in the performance of non-related Services for other governmental agencies and private parties. Consultant is aware of any stated position of City relative to such projects. Any future position of City on such projects shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section.
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Consultant understands and acknowledges City maintains an anti-fraud and anticorruption policy to protect the City, its operations, and its employees from and against financial risks, operational breaches, and unethical, fraudulent and corrupt activities. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant, its subcontractor(s) / subconsultant(s) and their respective employees providing Services pursuant to the Agreement are (1) in good standing; (2) have not been previously investigated, convicted, or debarred for fraudulent or corrupt activities; (3) will not participate in fraudulent or corrupt activities, and (4) will take steps to ensure that its employees and subcontractor(s) / subconsultant(s) employees do not participate in any fraudulent or corrupt activities. Consultant acknowledges and agrees further that it has a duty to and will report to City any information or incident(s) about possible fraudulent or corrupt activities Consultant may discover, and will cooperate in any fraud or corruption investigation conducted, with respect to Consultant’s service provided pursuant to this Agreement.
SECTION 11 – OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Consultant in the course of providing any Services pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of the Consultant. When requested by City, but no later than three years after project completion, Consultant shall deliver to City all such original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents.
All copyrights, patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights associated with any ideas, concepts, techniques, inventions, processes, improvements, developments, works of authorship, or other products developed or created by Consultant during the course of providing Services (collectively the “Work Product”) shall belong exclusively to City. The Work Product shall be considered a “work made for hire” within the meaning of Title 17 of the United States Code.
Without reservation, limitation, or condition, Consultant hereby assigns, at the time of creation of the Work Products, without any requirement of further consideration, exclusively and perpetually, any and all right, title, and interest Consultant may have in the Work Product throughout the world, including without limitation any copyrights, patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights, all rights of reproduction, all rights to create derivative works, and the right to secure registrations, renewals, reissues, and extensions thereof.
SECTION 12 – CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; RELEASE OF INFORMATION All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered
confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law.
Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work Agenda Item #10.10.
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performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys’ fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.
Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite such response.
SECTION 13 – SUSPENSION OF WORK
City may, at any time, by ten (10) days written notice suspend further performance by Consultant. All suspensions shall extend the time schedule for performance in a mutually satisfactory manner and Consultant shall be paid for Services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred prior to the suspension date.
SECTION 14 – COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
Consultant shall keep itself informed of and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, regulations and rules in effect during the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall obtain any and all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to perform the Services set forth in this Agreement. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of Consultant to comply with this section.
SECTION 15 – COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS
During the performance of this contract, Consultant agrees as follows:
Equal Employment Opportunity. In connection with the execution of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression as protected categories specifically and expressively in that category, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, or national origin. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rate of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training including apprenticeship.
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Nondiscrimination Civil Rights Act of l964. Consultant will comply with all federal regulations relative to nondiscrimination to federally-assisted programs.
Solicitations for Subcontractors including Procurement of Materials and Equipment. In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding or negotiations, made by Consultant for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor, supplier, or lessor shall be notified by Consultant of Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement and the regulations relative to nondiscrimination.
SECTION 16 – COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE REQUIREMENTS A. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects (“Prevailing Wage Laws”). If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subconsultants to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.
B. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants performing such services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.
C. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor.
SECTION 17 – AUDIT AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS
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A. Records of Consultant’s direct labor costs, payroll costs, and reimbursable expenses pertaining to this project covered by this Agreement will be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis and made available to City if and when required for a period of up to 3 years from the date of Consultant’s final invoice.
B. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records prepared by or furnished to Consultant during the course of performing the Services for at least three (3) years following completion of the Services. Such records include, but are not limited to, correspondence, internal memoranda, technical reports and investigations, calculations, books and accounts, accounting records documenting its work under its Agreement, and invoices, payrolls, records and all other data related to matters covered by this Agreement.
C. Consultant shall permit City to audit, examine and make copies, excerpts and transcripts from such records, and the Consultant shall in no event dispose of, destroy, alter, or mutilate said books, records, accounts, and data in any matter whatsoever for three (3) years after City makes the final or last payment or within three (3) years after any pending issues between City and Consultant with respect to this Agreement are closed, whichever is later.
SECTION 18 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
A. Consultant agrees that any liability of City arising in connection with this Agreement shall be limited exclusively to the City-entity identified as the “City” under this Contract. Under no circumstance shall any other City-entity be liable to Consultant under any theory, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, and Consultant waives unconditionally any such claims. Consultant hereby waives and release other City-entites from any liability under this Agreement.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event shall City be liable, regardless of whether any claim is based on contract or tort, for any special, consequential, indirect or incidental damages, including, but not limited to, lost profits or revenue, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the Services performed hereunder.
SECTION 19 – COOPERATION BY CITY
All public information, data, reports, records, and maps as are existing and available to City as public records, and which are necessary for carrying out the work as outlined in the Exhibit A, “Scope of Services”, shall be furnished to Consultant in every reasonable way to facilitate, without undue delay, the work to be performed under this Agreement.
SECTION 20 – NOTICES
All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, sent by facsimile, email, or first class mail, addressed as follows:
To City: City Manager
1572 Railroad Avenue
St. Helena, California 94574
To Consultant: ____________________
____________________
____________________
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Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or transmitted by facsimile, email, or, if mailed, three (3) days after deposit in the custody of the U.S. Postal Service.
SECTION 21 – TERMINATION
City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time by giving ten (10) days written notice of termination to Consultant. If such notice is given, Consultant shall cease immediately all work in progress.
- If either Consultant or City fail to perform any material obligation under this Agreement, then, in addition to any other remedies, either Consultant, or City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice.
- Upon termination of this Agreement by either Consultant or City, all property belonging to City which is in Consultant’s possession shall be delivered to City. Consultant shall furnish to City a final invoice for work performed and expenses incurred by Consultant, prepared as set forth in this Agreement.
SECTION 22 – ATTORNEYS’ FEES
If litigation or other proceeding is required to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation or other proceeding shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled. In addition, any legal fees, costs and expenses incurred to enforce the provisions of this Agreement shall be reimbursed to the prevailing party.
SECTION 23 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including the attached Exhibits, is the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the parties with respect to the matters addressed therein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, or entered into between Consultant and City prior to the execution of this Agreement. No statements, representations or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by any party which are not embodied herein shall be valid and binding unless in writing duly executed by the parties or their authorized representatives.
SECTION 24 – SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement shall be binding on the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. However, this Agreement shall not be assigned by Consultant without written consent of the City.
SECTION 25 – CONTINUITY OF PERSONNEL
Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant’s staff assigned to perform the Services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff assigned to perform the Services required under this Agreement, prior to any such performance.
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SECTION 26 – DEFAULT
In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default and may terminate this Agreement immediately by written notice to Consultant.
SECTION 27 – WAIVER
Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision, or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement.
Acceptance by City of any work or Services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
SECTION 28 – LAW TO GOVERN; VENUE
This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Napa. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Northern District of California, in San Francisco.
SECTION 29 – SEVERABILITY
If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and the Agreement shall be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s).
SECTION 30 – THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Consultant’s subconsultants shall agree to be bound to the terms of the Agreement to the extent of their scope of Services, including but not limited to, terms regarding indemnity and dispute resolution, and shall agree that City is deemed an express third party beneficiary of their subconsultant agreements. Nothing contained in this Agreement, however, shall operate to confer such or similar rights or benefits on persons or entities not party to this Agreement.
SECTION 31 – STATUTES OF LIMITATION
As between the parties to this Agreement, any applicable statute of limitations for action arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to any act or failure to act in connection with this Agreement shall commence to run on the date of City’s issuance of the final Certificate for Payment, or termination of this Agreement, whichever is earlier, except for latent defects and/or deficiencies, for which the applicable statute of limitation shall begin to run upon discovery of the defect and/or deficiency and its cause.
SECTION 32 – SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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This Agreement is subject to the following special provisions: none.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have accepted, made, and executed this Agreement upon the terms, conditions, and provisions above stated, the day and year first above written.
Consultant: City:
By: ________________________________ By: ________________________ Name: ______________________________ Name: Anil Comelo
Title:________________________________ Title: City Manager Approved as to Form:
By: _________________________________
Name: Ethan Walsh
Title: City Attorney
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Agenda Report to the City Council
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Department: Finance
DATE: February 13, 2024
FROM: Mandy Kellogg, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Proposed approval of a resolution authorizing:
(1) The addition of one full-time equivalent position
effective immediately for a Recreation Manager; and
(2) Approving a budget adjustment in the amount of
$59,120 for the salary adjustments; and
(3) Duly adopting and approving publicly available pay
schedule for Mid-Management Classifications in
accordance with the requirement of California Code of
Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, which includes a new salary schedule for the Recreation Manager Classification effective February 13, 2024; and
(4) Amendment #12 to the Unrepresented Compensation
Program to include the Recreation Manager classification.
GOAL: Goal 5: Enhance Quality of Life, Goal 6: Improve
Employee Recruitment, Retention, & Morale, Goal 7:
Enhance Organizational Effectiveness
RECOMMENDED
ACTION:
Approve the attached resolution.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
PURPOSE:
The purpose is to approve one additional FTE in the Parks & Recreation Department for a Recreation Manager
position.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Financial Impact for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is $59,120 and will require use of General Fund Reserves.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for delivery of recreation programming, youth and adult sports, community events, facility management, community partnerships, management of volunteer program, and arts & culture initiatives. The Parks & Recreation Department currently has a staff that includes three full-time employees as follows:
Parks & Recreation Director
Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Supervisor
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Additional support is provided through part-time staffing to deliver services. Currently, part-time staff are limited to working a maximum of 30 hours per week (some staff are available fewer hours), which limits the Department’s ability to provide staff resources needed to meet community expectations as well as limiting the ability to generate new events and programs.
DISCUSSION:
In recent years, the Parks and Recreation Department has expanded its slate of program and event offerings and has aspirations to continue to expand service areas to the community, but in some instances the work required to establish such programs extend beyond the bandwidth of current staffing or the purview of the Recreation Supervisor classification.
Staff is recommending the addition of a Recreation Manager position to the Parks & Recreation Department. The Recreation Manager will play a crucial role in organizing and overseeing day-to-day operations of the Recreation Division, programming and activities within the organization, and special projects. The position comes with various benefits that contribute to the overall well-being and satisfaction of employees, as well as the success of the organization. This role will be responsible for the following:
Oversight of Special Events or Sports divisions
Facility management and development
Development of arts and culture initiatives
Oversight of the department's marketing efforts
Expanding program opportunities, specifically for teens and adults Enhancing volunteer opportunities
Special Projects (Ex: parks-related capital projects, grant administration, etc.) Development of community partnerships and accompanying agreements Supporting the Director in budget development and long-range planning efforts The addition of this position also creates a more clearly defined succession plan within Department. In the field of Parks and Recreation, it is often atypical for staff to move directly from a Recreation Supervisor to a Director position. The addition of a Recreation Manager will better position the City to attract and retain qualified and talented recreation professionals. The recommended salary range for this position is $107,810 (Step A) to $131,044 (Step E).
Upon approval of the Recreation Manager classification, staff will post an internal recruitment to fill the position. There are several benefits of filling job positions within the organization, which include familiarity of the organization's culture, processes, and systems. In addition, recognizing and rewarding internal talent creates a positive and ambitious working environment.
Should the position be filled with one of the current Recreation Supervisor incumbents, staff is recommending reclassifying the vacant Recreation Supervisor position to a Agenda Item #10.11.
Recreation Coordinator for a cumulative addition of one FTE within the department. This action would allow for further capacity for program delivery, provide the opportunity for additional community interface and full-time staff presence at offsite programs, and increase succession planning by providing an entry level full-time position within the department. However, due to funding limitations staff would recommend not funding the position immediately, but rather wait until future funding has been identified. These recommendations require meeting and conferring with the bargaining group over potential impacts and will therefore be presented at a future council meeting after the process has concluded.
It should be noted that until the Recreation Coordinator position is filled the FY 2023-24 Financial Impact will be reduced to approximately $17,900. In addition, once funding is identified to fill the Recreation Coordinator position the annual cost is estimated at $71,100, however the cost of that position would be offset by approximately $43,950 due to a decrease in required PT salaries and overtime expenditures.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
None.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution Addition of Recreation Manager
Attachment 1 - FY23-24 MidMgmt Salary Schedule Effective 2024.02.13 Attachment 2 - Thirteenth Amendment Unrepresented Comp Program 2024-02-13 Redline Version
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CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
Approval of (1) The addition of one full-time equivalent position effective immediately for a Recreation Manager and (2) Approving a budget adjustment in the amount of $59,120 for the salary adjustments and (3) Duly adopting and approving publicly available pay schedule for Mid-Management Classifications in accordance with the requirement of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, which includes a new salary schedule for the Recreation Manager Classification effective February 13, 2024 and (4) Amendment #12 to the Unrepresented Compensation Program to include the
Recreation Manager classification.
RECITALS
A. The Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for delivery of recreation programming, youth and adult sports, community events, facility management, community partnerships, management of volunteer program, and arts & culture initiatives; and
B. In recent years, the Parks and Recreation Department has expanded its slate of program and event offerings and has aspirations to continue to expand service areas to the community, but in some instances the work required to establish such programs extend beyond the bandwidth of current staffing or the purview of the Recreation Supervisor classification; and
C. Staff is recommending the addition of a Recreation Manager position to the Parks & Recreation Department, who will play a crucial role in organizing and overseeing dayto-day operations of the Recreation Division, programming and activities within the organization, and special projects; and
D. The City of St. Helena contracts with the California Public Employee Retirement System (“CalPERS”) to provide retirement benefits for its employees; and E. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, CalPERS requires governing bodies of local agencies contracting with CalPERS to approve and adopt a publicly available pay schedule in accordance with public meeting laws; and
F. On February 13, 2024, via this resolution City Council is ratifying an amendment to the three-year agreement to the Unrepresented Compensation Program to include the addition of the Recreation Manager; and
G. Staff updated the pay scale with an effective date of February 13, 2024.
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RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of St. Helena resolves as follows:
1. The Council hereby approves the addition of a Recreation Manager Classification and establish a salary range of $107,810 - $131,044; and
2. A budget adjustment in the amount of $59,120 to the related salary and benefit GL accounts in 101-47-40 utilizing General Fund reserves; and
3. That the City of St. Helena Publicly Available Salary Schedule which includes a revised salary schedule to include the Recreation Manager classification included in the Unrepresented Compensation Program and contained in Attachment 1, is hereby approved and adopted in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; and
4. That the revised City of St. Helena Publicly Available Salary Schedule makes no changes to the salary schedules for other classifications; and
5. That the City of St. Helena Publicly Available Salary Schedule will be posted on the City’s website and will be made available for public inspection for not less than five years; and
6. Approves Amendment #12 to the Unrepresented Compensation Program to include the Recreation Manager classification.
Approved at a regular meeting of the St. Helena City Council on February 13, 2024 by the following vote:
Mayor Dohring: _____
Vice Mayor Hall: _____
Councilmember Chouteau: _____
Councilmember Summers: _____
APPROVED: ATTEST:
______________________ ________________________
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CITY OF ST. HELENA PUBLICLY AVAILABLE SALARY SCHEDULE
Classification Timebase* A B C D E
Management Analyst Annual 91,739 96,326 101,142 106,199 111,509 Monthly 7,645 8,027 8,429 8,850 9,292 Hourly 44.11 46.31 48.63 51.06 53.61 Senior Management Analyst Annual 100,315 105,330 110,597 116,127 121,933 Monthly 8,360 8,778 9,216 9,677 10,161 Hourly 48.23 50.64 53.17 55.83 58.62 Public Works Assistant Operations Annual 107,041 112,393 118,013 123,913 130,109 Monthly 8,920 9,366 9,834 10,326 10,842 Hourly 51.46 54.04 56.74 59.57 62.55 Recreation Manager Annual 107,810 113,201 118,861 124,804 131,044 Monthly 8,984 9,433 9,905 10,400 10,920 Hourly 51.83 54.42 57.14 60.00 63.00 Senior Planner Annual 118,634 124,566 130,794 137,334 144,200 Monthly 9,886 10,380 10,899 11,444 12,017 Hourly 57.04 59.89 62.88 66.03 69.33 Project Manager Annual 118,634 124,566 130,794 137,334 144,200 Monthly 9,886 10,380 10,899 11,444 12,017 Hourly 57.04 59.89 62.88 66.03 69.33 Public Works Operations Manager Annual 118,634 124,566 130,794 137,334 144,200 Monthly 9,886 10,380 10,899 11,444 12,017 Hourly 57.04 59.89 62.88 66.03 69.33 Treatment Plant Manager Annual 118,634 124,566 130,794 137,334 144,200 Monthly 9,886 10,380 10,899 11,444 12,017 Hourly 57.04 59.89 62.88 66.03 69.33 Lieutenant Annual 129,060 135,513 142,288 149,403 156,873 Monthly 10,755 11,293 11,857 12,450 13,073 Hourly 62.05 65.15 68.41 71.83 75.42 Chief Building Official Annual 131,683 138,267 145,180 152,439 160,061 Monthly 10,974 11,522 12,098 12,703 13,338 Hourly 63.31 66.47 69.80 73.29 76.95 Senior Civil Engineer Annual 132,854 139,497 146,471 153,795 161,485 Monthly 11,071 11,625 12,206 12,816 13,457 Hourly 63.87 67.07 70.42 73.94 77.64 Assistant Public Works Director Annual 140,249 147,261 154,624 162,356 170,473 Monthly 11,687 12,272 12,885 13,530 14,206 Hourly 67.43 70.80 74.34 78.06 81.96 Mid‐Management Exempt
Approved and Adopted February 13, 2024
Effective February 13, 2024
FY 2032‐2024
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Approved and Adopted February 13, 2024
Effective February 13, 2024
FY 2032‐2024
Classification Timebase* A B C D E
Confidential Positions
Management Analyst (1) Annual 91,739 96,326 101,142 106,199 111,509 Monthly 7,645 8,027 8,429 8,850 9,292 Hourly 44.11 46.31 48.63 51.06 53.61 Senior Management Analyst (1) Annual 100,315 105,330 110,597 116,127 121,933 Monthly 8,360 8,778 9,216 9,677 10,161 Hourly 48.23 50.64 53.17 55.83 58.62 Assistant to City Manager (1) Annual 116,975 122,824 128,965 135,413 142,184 Monthly 9,748 10,235 10,747 11,284 11,849 Hourly 56.24 59.05 62.00 65.10 68.36 Human Resources Manager (1) Annual 116,975 122,824 128,965 135,413 142,184 Monthly 9,748 10,235 10,747 11,284 11,849 Hourly 56.24 59.05 62.00 65.10 68.36 Finance Manager (1) Annual 128,673 135,106 141,861 148,955 156,402 Monthly 10,723 11,259 11,822 12,413 13,034 Hourly 61.86 64.95 68.20 71.61 75.19 Assistant Administrative Services Director Annual 138,204 145,114 152,370 159,988 167,988 Monthly 11,517 12,093 12,697 13,332 13,999 Hourly 66.44 69.77 73.25 76.92 80.76 *Annual timebase payrate is rounded up to the nearest whole dollar, while all other timebase payrates are rounded to the nearest cent (1) Confidential Positions receive a 3% pay differential that is added to the employee's base salary. Confidential as defined is an employee having access in the course of his/her duties to confidential information on the employer's labor relations.
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UNREPRESENTED COMPENSATION
PROGRAM
TwelthThirteen Amendment:
FebruarySeptember 13, 20242 –
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025
Adopted: March 8, 2016
First Amendment: June 24, 2016
Second Amendment: September 13, 2016
Third Amendment: June 27, 2017
Fourth Amendment: May 8, 2018
Fifth Amendment: October 8, 2019
Sixth Amendment: October 22, 2019
Seventh Amendment: July 14, 2020
Eighth Amendment: October 13, 2020
Ninth Amendment (inadvertently numbered as Eighth): February 9, 2021 Tenth Amendment: February 8, 2022
Eleventh Amendment: July 26, 2022
Twelfth Amendment: September 13, 2022
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UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
Section 1.1 Employee Definitions
Section 1.2 Purpose of the Unrepresented Employee Compensation Program
Section 1.3 Employees Covered
Section 1.4 Exempt Status of Management Employees Covered SECTION 2: EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
SECTION 3: EMPLOYEE SALARY COMPENSATION
Section 3.1 Annual Salary Adjustments
Section 3.2 Salary Schedule
Section 3.3 Confidential Pay Differential
Section 3.4 Bi-lingual Pay
Section 3.5 Out-of-Class Pay
SECTION 4: RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Section 4.1 Tier One: Pension Formulas
Section 4.2 Tier Two: Pension Formulas
Section 4.3 Tier Three: PEPRA Pension Formulas
Section 4.4 Cost Sharing Implementation – All Tiers
Section 4.5 Converting Sick Leave Balance
Section 4.6 Other Options Included in CalPERS Contract
Section 4.7 Implementation of Internal Revenue Code Section 414(h)(2) Section 4.8 All Provisions Subject to Requirements of Law SECTION 5: INSURANCE BENEFITS
Section 5.1 General Provisions
Section 5.2 Life Insurance
Section 5.3 Short-term Disability
Section 5.4 Vision Care
SECTION 6: HOLIDAYS
SECTION 7: VACATION LEAVE
Section 7.1 Vacation Entitlement
Section 7.2 Vacation Accrual
Section 7.3 Vacation usage
SECTION 8: EXECUTIVE LEAVE
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SECTION 9: OTHER LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Section 9.1 Sick Leave
Section 9.2 Family Care
Section 9.3 Bereavement Leave
Section 9.4 Industrial Accident Leave
Section 9.5 Miscellaneous Leave With Pay
Section 9.6 FLMA and CFRA Leaves
Section 9.7 Leave for Pregnancy, Childbirth and Related Medical Conditions
Section 9.8 Leave of Absence Without Pay
Section 9.9 Military leave
SECTION 10: TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Section 10.1 Professional Seminars and Training
Section 10.2 Professional Membership Fees
Section 10.3 College Tuition Reimbursement
SECTION 11: OTHER BENEFITS
Section 11.1 Vehicle Allowance for Unrepresented
Employees
Section 11.2 Deferred Compensation Plan
Section 11.3 Health Club Membership
Section 11.4 Sick Leave Payout
Section 11.5 St. Helena Charity Based Events
Section 11.6 Uniform Allowance
SECTION 12 : TERMINATION ALLOWANCE
Section 12.1 Severance Pay
Section 12.2 Allowance Schedule
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
All provisions of this resolution only apply to At-will Executive Management, MidManagement, and Confidential employees (together “Employees”) as defined herein.
1.1 Employee Definitions:
At-Will Executive Management Employee – an employee who serves at the will of the City Manager and who has responsibility for formulating, administering, and/or managing City policies and programs. In the City, this would typically be department heads.
Mid-Management Employee – an employee whose position is just below the department heads or City Manager and is responsible for managing a distinct responsibility area. MidManagers are in regular City service and are not at-will.
Confidential Employee – a Mid-Management employee, who in the course of his or her duties, has access to confidential information relating to the City’s administration of employer-employee relations. This access may include instances of an occasional but critical nature or due to the employee whose position requires the incumbent to provide direct administrative support to a manager who has such access.
1.2 Purpose of the Unrepresented Employee Compensation Program:
For At-will Executive Management, Mid-Management, and Confidential employees (together “Employees”), this resolution is adopted to promote the development of a stronger, more effective Management Team, not merely for purposes of employeremployee relations but also as a means of recognizing outstanding management performance in all public service areas. These general purposes may be achieved through several means, notably: training, more effective communication among departments, and clear identification of goals and objectives. Also inherent in such a program is the means of retaining good department heads and mid-managers and strengthening the managers (if any) who’s effectiveness and performances fall short of reasonable levels of expectation. This resolution is also referred to herein as the “Unrepresented Program.” This resolution sets forth all of the compensation and benefits for the positions set forth in section 1.3.
1.3 Employees Covered:
Employees covered under this program shall include the following:
A. At-Will Executive Management
Administrative Services Director
Assistant City Manager
Director of Community Development
Fire Chief
Library Director
Police Chief
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Parks & Recreation Director
City Clerk
B. Mid-Management
Assistant Public Works Director
Chief Building Official
Library Manager
Police Lieutenant
Management Analyst
Public Works Assistant Operations Manager
Public Works Operations Manager
Recreation Manager
Senior Management Analyst (non-Confidential)
Senior Planner
Senior Engineer
Treatment Plant Manager
C. Confidential
Administrative Services Manager
Assistant Administrative Services Director
Assistant to the City Manager
Human Resources Manager
Senior Management Analyst
Additional job classes may be added to the Unrepresented Program from time to time, based upon the creation of additional City departments/divisions, the addition of new positions, or by the reclassification of existing positions to either At-will Management, MidManagement, or Confidential based upon the nature of the work.
1.4 Exempt Status of Employees Covered:
The City has reviewed the salaries and duties of the Employees covered under the Unrepresented Program and has determined that these employees are exempt from the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
SECTION 2: EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
The Executive Management employees as designated in Section 1.3(A) shall be “At Will” employees, and shall enter into an employment contract, confirming the “At Will” status of the employee and setting forth any special pay or benefits such as severance pay.
Employment contracts with all At-will Executive Management employees will be approved by the City Manager, or, in the case of the City Manager’s employment contract, approved by the Council, pursuant to the terms of the City of St. Helena Municipal Code, authorizing the City Manager to appoint all At-will Executive Management employees except the City Attorney.
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14 SECTION 3: EMPLOYMEE SALARY COMPENSATION
3.1 Annual Salary Adjustment:
3.1.1 Effective July 1, 2022, all bargaining unit members shall receive a Cost of Living (COLA) increase of five (5) percent.
Effective the first full period in July of each year of the successor agreement, all bargaining unit members shall receive an increase to base salary equal to the year over year (April/April) percentage increase in the San Francisco/Oakland/Hayward CPI-U with a ceiling of five (5) percent.
3.1.2 Equity Adjustment. The City will provide equity adjustments for Unrepresented positions until each classification is within five (5) percent of salary market median (95%) based on updated information from Ralph Anderson & Associates. Annual CPI increases (Article 3.1) for both the City of St. Helena and the market jurisdictions (refreshed annually) are to be considered for the purpose of this calculation. Ralph Anderson & Associates provided updated information to the City in May 2022 based off the cities/entities used in the previous study. Chart 1 provides a summary of the percent increase in salary to arrive at market median (95%) for each Unrepresented position as of May 2022.
Position Title % out of 95% Market Median
Administrative Services Director -4.8%
Administrative Services Manager -4.4%
Assistant Administrative Services Director -12.8%
Assistant City Manager 0.0%
Assistant Public Works Director -0.5%
Assistant to the City Manager 3.3%
Chief Building Official -2.2%
City Clerk 3.3%
Fire Chief -10.4%
Human Resources Manager -4.4%
Library Director -6.9%
Management Analyst -3.8%
Planning & Building Director -8.4%
Police Chief -9.8%
Police Lieutenant -23.0%
Public Works Assistant Operations Manager -5.5%
Public Works Director -3.7%
Public Works Operations Manager -5.5%
Parks & Recreation Director -10.4%
Senior Engineer -6.5%
Agenda Item #10.11.
14 Senior Management Analyst -3.8%
Senior Planner 2.8%
Treatment Plant Manager -4.1%
Equity adjustments will take place every six (6) months until each classification is within the range and will be as follows:
7/1/22 – Equity Adjustment of two and one-half (2 ½) percent 1/1/23 – Equity Adjustment of two (2) percent
7/1/23 – Equity Adjustment of two (2) percent
1/1/24 – Equity Adjustment of two (2) percent
7/1/24 – Equity Adjustment of two (2) percent
1/1/25 – Equity Adjustment of two (2) percent
July 1st equity adjustments will be combined with the COLA for salary adjustment calculations.
3.2 Salary Schedule:
The salary ranges for Employees covered by this Unrepresented Compensation Program are set forth in Exhibit 1, attached to this resolution, and made a part hereof by reference.
3.3 Confidential Pay Differential:
Each Confidential employee will receive a 3% pay differential to be added to the employee’s base pay. This 3% pay differential will not be added to the salary range for that job class. If at any time that a currently designated Confidential employee who receives the confidential differential is deemed to be Non-Confidential, the 3% confidential differential will cease at that time, and the City will take appropriate steps to reclassify the position.
3.4 Bilingual Pay:
Bilingual pay for fluency in both English and Spanish will be paid to employees who are routinely and consistently assigned to communicate in Spanish or to provide translation for City business by communicating in Spanish. For employees who are certified as fluent in both written and verbal Spanish language, bilingual pay will be five percent (5%) of the designated employee’s base salary. For employees who are certified as fluent only in verbal Spanish language, bilingual pay will be two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the designated employee’s base salary. Only designated employees certified by the City as fluent in both English and Spanish are eligible for this additional pay.
3.5 Out-Of-Class Pay
Pay for Performing Full Duties of Higher Class: When, because of the absence of a Department Head, Executive Management, Mid-Management, or Confidential personnel, an Employee performs substantially all of the functions (full-time) of a higher Classification, the Employee will receive an increase of ten percent (10%) of his/her base wage. The increase will be effective after the third (3rd) week of the assumption of those duties and continue during the period those duties are being performed by the employee on a full-time basis. Out-Of-Class-Pay must be Agenda Item #10.11.
14 pre-approved, in writing, by the City Manager, and will be reportable to CalPERS as special compensation to the extent permitted by CalPERS rules and regulations.
Pay for Performing Partial Duties of Higher Class: When an Employee is temporarily assigned to perform substantial functions of a higher classification for at least a period of one month, but does not perform those additional duties on a full-time basis and/or the Employee assigned to the position normally responsible for the duties is not absent, the City Manager has the discretion to provide an increase of up to five percent (5%) of the Employee’s normal base wage effective on the first day of assumption of the substantial additional duties and continuing until the City Manager determines that the assignment of the additional duties ceases. This additional pay is provided at the City Manager’s sole discretion and must be pre-approved in writing. Under current CalPERS rules and regulations, this pay for performing partial duties of the higher class is not reportable special compensation.
SECTION 4: RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Management Employees are provided retirement benefits under the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) as described in this Section 4.
4.1 Tier One: 2% at 55 Retirement Program (Miscellaneous Group) and 3% at 50 (Safety Group) – Employees Hired Before July 1, 2012 (Tier One Classic Members) This section 4.1 (including subsections) shall apply to miscellaneous employees hired before July 1, 2012.
4.1.1 2% at 55 or 3% at 50 Pension Formulas: The “2% @ 55” (for miscellaneous employees) or “3% @ 50” (for safety employees) retirement programs will be available to members covered by this Section 4.1.
4.1.2 Final Compensation Based On 12-Month Period: For the purposes of determining a retirement benefit, final compensation for members covered by this Section 4.1 shall mean the highest twelve (12) consecutive month period as specified in Government Code Section 20042.
4.1.3 Required Member Contributions:
4.1.3.1 Members covered by this Section 4.1 shall continue to pay, through payroll deduction, the full 7.0% member contribution for Miscellaneous Group and
9.0% member contribution for the Safety Group.
4.1.3.2 Miscellaneous Member Pension Cost Sharing: Beginning on the effective date of the amendment to the CalPERS contract providing for cost sharing (estimated date, Spring 2016), miscellaneous members covered by this Section 4.1 shall pay, through payroll deduction, the full 7.0% employee contribution plus an additional 1% of compensation earnable toward the City’s costs for a total contribution of 8% toward the normal cost of pension benefits as permitted by Government Code Section 20516.
Agenda Item #10.11.
14 4.2 Tier Two: 2% at 60 Retirement Program (Miscellaneous Group) or 3% at 55 (Safety Group) for Members Hired On or After July 1, 2012, and Before December 31, 2012, and Unit Members Qualified for Reciprocity (Tier Two Classic Members):
This Section 4.2 (including subsections) shall apply to members hired on or after July 1, 2012, and before January 1, 2013. In addition, this Section 4.2 shall apply to members hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are qualified for pension reciprocity as stated in Government Code Section 7522.02(c) and related CalPERS reciprocity (Classic Member) requirements:
4.2.1 2% at 60 or 3% at 55 Pension Formulas: The “2% @ 60” (for miscellaneous) or “3% @ 55” (for safety) retirement programs will be available to members covered by this Section 4.2.
4.2.2 Final Compensation Based On 36-Month Period: For the purposes of determining a retirement benefit, final compensation for members covered by this Section 4.2 shall mean the highest annual average pensionable compensation earned during thirty-six (36) consecutive months of service.
4.2.3 Required Member Contributions
4.2.3.1 Employees covered by this Section 4.2 shall continue to pay, through payroll deduction, the full 7.0% member contribution for Miscellaneous Group and
9.0% member contribution for the Safety Group.
4.2.3.2 Miscellaneous Member Pension Cost Sharing: Beginning on the effective date of the amendment to the CalPERS contract providing for cost sharing (estimated date, Spring 2016), miscellaneous employees covered by this Section
4.2 shall pay, through payroll deduction, the full 7.0% member contribution plus an additional 1% of compensation earnable towards the City’s costs for a total contribution of 8% toward the normal cost of pension benefits as permitted by Government Code Section 20516.
4.3 Tier Three: 2% at 62 PEPRA Retirement Tier (Miscellaneous Group) or 3% at 57 (Safety Group) is Required For Members Hired On or After January 1, 2013 and Not Qualified For Reciprocity (Not a Classic Member):
This Section 4.3 (including subsections) shall apply to members who were hired on or after January 1, 2013, and who do not qualify for pension reciprocity (not a Classic Member) as stated in Government Code Section 7522.02(c).
4.3.1 2% at 62 or 3% at 57 Pension Formulas: The “2% @ 62” (for miscellaneous) or “3% @ 57” (for safety) retirement programs will be available to members covered by this Section 4.3.
4.3.2 Final Compensation Based On 36-Months: Effective January 1, 2013, for the purposes of determining a retirement benefit, final compensation for members covered by this Section 4.3 shall mean the highest annual average pensionable compensation earned during thirty-six (36) consecutive months of service as required by Government Code Section 7522.32.
4.3.3 Required Member Contributions
4.3.3.1 Required 50% of Normal Costs: As required by Government Agenda Item #10.11.
14 Code Section 7522.04(g), effective January 1, 2013, members covered by this Section 4.3 shall pay, through payroll deduction, fifty percent (50%) of normal costs.
4.3.3.2 Miscellaneous Member Pension Cost Sharing: Beginning on the effective date of the amendment to the CalPERS contract providing for cost sharing (expected Spring of 2016), in addition to paying 50% of normal costs as described above, employees covered by this Section 4.3 shall pay, through payroll deduction, an additional 1.0% of pensionable compensation toward the City’s cost of pension benefits as permitted by Government Code Section 20516.
4.4 Cost Sharing Implementation – All Tiers:
CalPERS mandates an election of employees, separate from adoption of this resolution, to provide for this cost sharing pursuant to Government Code Section 20516. As soon as practicable, the City will initiate the contract amendment process for miscellaneous employee cost sharing. Upon completion of the City’s amendment to the CalPERS contract, miscellaneous member contributions will be made pursuant to Government Code Section 20516, Member Cost Sharing of Additional Benefits. The City will consider cost sharing for the Fire Chief at a future date.
4.5 Converting Sick Leave Balance:
An employee who retires may convert his/her unused sick leave balance to service credit as provided by Government Code Section 20965. Any accrued unused sick leave credit that is paid out at termination will not be available for conversion to service credit.
4.6 Other Options Included In CalPERS Contract: Employees shall be eligible for other options included in the City’s contract with CalPERS as stated in that contract, and allowed by law.
4.7 Implementation of Internal Revenue Code Section 414(h)(2):
As permitted by Internal Revenue Code Section 414(h)(2) and Government Code Section 20516, each employee shall pay, through payroll deductions, the PERS contributions described in this Article 11 with state and federal income tax on the PERS member contribution deferred to the extent permitted by Internal Revenue Code, 26 USC Section 414(h)(2).
4.8 All Provisions Subject to Requirements of Law:
The City is required to comply with all requirements of law governing the CalPERS retirement program, including, but not limited to eligibility and reporting requirements. In implementing this Unrepresented Compensation Program Resolution and related practices, the City will comply with the requirements of law, and those legal requirements prevail over any inconsistent prior practices or prior resolutions.
SECTION 5: INSURANCE BENEFITS
Agenda Item #10.11.
14 5.1 General Provisions:
The City will pay the full cost of the employee’s health insurance plan to cover both the employee and the employee’s dependents. The City will pay the full cost for dental coverage for the employee and her/his dependents. When an employee commences work with the City, the effective date of coverage of his/her benefits distribution selection shall be established by the individual carrier. In most cases, coverage begins the first of the month following date of hire.
Employees will choose from available insurance programs and/or health and welfare plans at the time of hire or as carriers allow during Open Enrollment periods. Dependent coverage may be added or deleted between Open Enrollment periods subject to conditions imposed by the selected carriers.
5.2 Life Insurance:
The City will provide term life insurance for each employee, not to exceed $50,000.
Employees may elect to increase the value of their life insurance policy by $20,000 at their own expense for a total policy value of $70,000. Employees opting for the additional coverage will have the cost of that coverage deducted from their pay.
5.3 Short-term Disability Insurance: The City will pay for the employee’s cost to participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program.
5.4 Vision Care: The City will pay for vision care benefits, for the employee and all dependents through VSP Vision Care Insurance.
SECTION 6: HOLIDAYS
All Unrepresented employees shall receive 12 paid holidays per year, as follows:
Holiday Day Observed
New Year's Day January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday 3rd Monday in January
President's Day 3rd Monday in February
Cesar Chavez Birthday March 31st
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4th
Labor Day 1st Monday in September
Veteran's Day November 11th
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November
Day after Thanksgiving Friday following Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve Day December 24th
Christmas Day December 25th
It is the intent of this resolution that all full-time employees receive 12 paid holidays regardless of their assigned workweek. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Agenda Item #10.11.
14 Friday shall be deemed a holiday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be deemed a holiday. When an employee is required to work on a holiday, s/he may select another day as holiday leave with pay during the fiscal year with the consent of the City Manager.
Floating Holidays: Except for the calendar year they are hired, on January 1st of each year, employees earn 16 hours of floating holiday for use during that calendar year, taken in at least 8-hour increments. The hours must be used by the end of the calendar year and does not accrue. After five years of service, employees earn 40 hours of floating holiday.
SECTION 7: VACATION LEAVE
7.1 Vacation Entitlement:
Employees shall accumulate vacation in accordance with the following vacation entitlement schedule:
Years of Vacation Days
Continuous Service Earned/Year
1 – 5 years 10
6th year 15
7th year 16
This pattern continues until 20 days per year is reached. On the employee’s 25th anniversary and every five years thereafter, one additional day will be awarded on that year.
7.2 Vacation Accrual:
Employees shall begin earning vacation upon the first day of employment. Vacation leave time shall be accrued as it is earned; odd fractions rounded to the nearest tenth. Vacation time shall not be taken until earned and shall be subject to other provisions of this resolution. When an employee is on a leave without pay status, s/he shall not be entitled to earn vacation.
For purposes of calculating vacation earned upon termination, the employee’s final accrual will be prorated, based on the days worked in the employee’s last month of employment. Upon termination of an employee’s service with the City, s/he shall be paid a lump sum for all earned vacation not taken, at the employee’s hourly rate then in effect.
An employee who was a member of the unrepresented compensation program before May 8, 2018 may accrue a maximum of 380 vacation hours. An employee who is hired or promoted into an unrepresented compensation position on or after May 8, 2018 may accrue a maximum of 280 vacation hours.
7.3 Vacation Usage:
An employee may take vacation at a time approved by the employee’s direct supervisor, Agenda Item #10.11.
14 or, in the case of the City Manager, after notification of the City Council. It is the policy of the City that employees take their normal provided vacation leave each year.
Employees should not be earning vacation leave once their accrued vacation balance has reached 380 hours. All employees who have accrued at least 380 hours of vacation shall expend at least 80 hours of vacation leave per calendar year with at least 40 hours being consecutive.
SECTION 8: EXECUTIVE LEAVE
In recognition of the extra hours required to perform at the level of management, including attendance at numerous meetings outside normal working hours and the fact that employees who are exempt from FLSA are not compensated for overtime work, the following executive leave policy shall be implemented:
Each FLSA-exempt, unrepresented employee may receive up to five (5) days Executive Leave annually at the discretion of the City Manager provided on January 1st of each year.
On January 1st of each year, all hours not taken in the prior year will be lost unless an extension of time is granted by the City Manager. Additionally, at-will executive staff, the Assistant Administrative Services Director, the Assistant Public Works Director, and the Assistant to the City Manager may receive up to another five (5) days Executive Leave annually at the discretion of the City Manager provided on July 1st of each year, and all hours not taken by December 31st of the same year will be lost unless an extension of time is granted by the City Manager.
Newly hired employees shall have Executive Leave awarded to them in the following prorated manner:
If the employee is hired from:
January – March 40 hours awarded on the date of hire
April – June 30 hours awarded on the date of hire
July – September 20 hours awarded on the date of hire, 40 hours additional atwill October – December 10 hours awarded on the date of hire, 20 hours additional atwill SECTION 9: OTHER LEAVES OF ABSENCE
9.1 Sick Leave:
Employees shall accrue and use sick leave in accordance with City of St. Helena Agenda Item #10.11.
14 Personnel/Administrative on Sick Leave.
9.2 Family Care:
Except as otherwise required by state or federal law, sick leave may be used to care for the employee’s child, spouse, or domestic partner who is incapacitated by a serious health condition as defined by state of federal Law. Sick leave utilized for Family Care shall not exceed forty-eight (48) hours per occurrence.
9.3 Bereavement Leave:
Leave with pay up to 3 days per year in state/5 days out of state shall be granted by the City Manager to employees in case of the death of spouse or domestic partner regardless of gender, parent or step-parent, grand-parent, child, or stepchild, brother or sister, parent-in-law, brother/sister-in-law, son/daughter-in-law, or any relative in the immediate household of the employee. Bereavement leave shall not be charged against any accumulated leave. Additional time off (vacation, executive leave) may be taken if approved by the City Manager.
9.4 Industrial Accident Leave:
The City shall provide paid leave and benefits consistent with the State’s Worker’s Compensation laws.
9.5 Miscellaneous Leave With Pay:
Employees shall be granted a leave of absence with full pay for jury duty; subpoena of the employee as a witness; or attendance in court resulting from the employee’s official duties as assigned by the City Manager. Any compensation received by the employee for the above, except for travel reimbursement, shall be promptly remitted to the City by the employee.
9.6 Leave Pursuant to the Family and Medical Care Leave Act and the California Family Rights Act:
Employees shall be entitled to take leave in response to the birth or adoption of a child, or the placement of a child with the employee for foster care; the employee’s own serious health condition, or to care for a child, parent or spouse of the employee who has a serious health condition; for a “qualifying exigency” arising from the foreign deployment of the employee’s spouse, son, daughter, or parent with the Armed Forces; or to care for a servicemember with a serious injury or illness if the employee is the servicemember’s spouse, son, daughter, parent or next of kin, as specified in the federal Family and Medical Care Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (Government Code Section 12945.2). Employees may use their accrued leave balances during such leave.
If the period of leave exceeds the employer’s accrued leave balances, the employee shall take the balance of the leave as unpaid leave.
9.7 Leave for Pregnancy, Childbirth and Related Medical Conditions (California Government Code Section 12945):
In addition to leave authorized by Section 9.6, eligible employees may take leave based Agenda Item #10.11.
14 on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions pursuant to California Government Code Section 12945. Generally, this leave should not exceed six (6) weeks for a normal pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, but may be taken for a period of up to a total of four (4) months if the employee is disabled due to pregnancy, childbirth, or other medical conditions. The need for leave beyond six (6) weeks due to disability shall be verified in writing by the employee’s physician. The employee may use accrued leave balances during leave taken pursuant to this Section. If the period of leave exceeds the employee’s accrued leave balances, the balance of the leave shall be taken as unpaid leave.
9.8 Leave of Absence Without Pay:
Upon the written request of any employee, the City Manager may approve in writing a leave of absence without pay for a period up to thirty (30) calendar days. Except in the cases of illness or maternity, an employees' request for Leave Without Pay shall be submitted to the City Manager, accompanied by a recommendation or an explanation from the manager as to how an adequate level of service can be maintained during her/his absence. Such leave may be extended up to one calendar year by action of the City Council.
9.9 Military Leave:
An employee called to active duty in any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard shall be granted a leave of absence for the duration of said active duty. Any full-time employee on a military leave of absence shall be compensated as outlined in the City’s Personnel Policies Manual if the employee provides proper documentation from the Commanding Officer concerning their active duty; or, if the employee is a Commanding Officer, with a copy of the order to report to active duty and any applicable extension orders.
SECTION 10: TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
10.1 Professional Seminars and Training:
To promote continued development of skills, knowledge, and abilities among the Employee, the City Manager may grant time off to employee(s) for educational leave.
Such leave may be received in order to attend professional, technical, or managerial workshops, courses, conferences, conventions, seminars, or related activities. The cost of attendance at these activities, including travel, per diem, registration, tuition, materials or other reasonable costs, are legitimate City expenditures as provided for in the annual City Budget.
10.2 Professional Membership Fees:
Most At-will Executive Management, Mid-Management, and Confidential personnel are expected to maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations. These memberships serve to acquaint the City with the current state-of-the-art in these professional areas by means of publications and special activities. The City will include the costs of these membership fees in the respective department budgets, subject to approval by the City Manager.
Agenda Item #10.11.
14 10.3 College Tuition Reimbursement:
An employee who is taking courses in a field related to his/her employment may receive reimbursement for tuition and/or materials up to $1,500 per year of the reasonable cost for books and tuition per fiscal year.
SECTION 11: OTHER BENEFITS
11.1 Vehicle Reimbursement:
Covered employees to a far greater extent than most other City employees are required to travel throughout the City and the County to fulfill their job requirements. This travel is frequently required outside of normal working hours. In recognition of this employment requirement, the City may provide either the use of a City vehicle or pay an auto allowance of $200 per month. In addition, if travel is required by the employee in his/her personal vehicle beyond the County line, mileage shall be reimbursed at the same rate as set by the IRS.
11.2 Deferred Compensation Plan:
Employees may elect payroll deductions in an amount permissible under IRS regulations, to be placed in a deferred compensation program administered at no cost to the City. To the extent allowed by law, such monies deposited would become tax deferred and would be subject to income taxation in the year they are withdrawn from the deferred compensation program. The City shall match up to $200 per month to the employee’s contribution into the City’s deferred compensation program.
11.3 Health Club Membership:
The City will pay a one-time membership fee of $25.00 towards employee enrollment in a health clubs.
11.4 Sick Leave Payout:
11.4.1 Payout upon separation, the City will pay out 50% of accrued sick leave for an employee who was an unrepresented compensation member before May 8, 2018. A new City employee who is hired into an unrepresented compensation position on or after May 8, 2018 will not be eligible for any sick leave pay out.
11.4.2 Retirees conversion, upon meeting REMIFs retiree eligibility to participate in retiree benefits, an employee who was an unrepresented compensation member before May 8, 2018, will have the option of using 100% of their accrued sick leave towards health premiums. A new City employee who is hired into an unrepresented compensation position on or after May 8, 2018 will not be eligible to convert any of their accrued sick leave towards health premiums.
11.4.3 The City will not pay the employee upon separation in good standing from the City employment for unused sick leave accrued on or after July 1, 2020. No new sick leave hours will be eligible for the conversion or payout benefits described Agenda Item #10.11.
14 in Section 11.4 of the Program beginning July 1, 2020. Those employees who had accrued hours eligible for this benefit on or before June 30, 2020 will have such eligible hours placed into a separate bank and will be permitted to convert them in accordance with the provisions of Section 11.4.
11.5 St. Helena Charity Based Events:
In recognition of the importance of being engaged with the St. Helena community, Unrepresented Employees are eligible to be reimbursed for charity event tickets related to their employment. To be eligible for reimbursement, the event must be held within the County of Napa and directly benefit the St. Helena community. Event tickets may be purchased only for the employee up to a total reimbursable amount of $750.00 per calendar year.
11.6 Uniform Allowance:
Sworn Personnel that are members of the unrepresented compensation program shall receive an annual uniform allowance in the amount of $1,250. The Uniform Allowance will be paid twice a year: in December and June, in equal amounts.
SECTION 12: TERMINATION ALLOWANCE
12.1 Severance Pay:
In order to foster job security within a professional climate, At-will Executive Management employees who receive no protection from the City’s Personnel System may be entitled to severance pay when they are discharged from the City service. At-will Management employees terminated for cause are not eligible for severance benefits.
12.2 Allowance Schedule:
At-will Executive Management employees shall generally be entitled to two (2) months’ salary, excluding fringe benefits. All specific severance pay terms and conditions must be included in the employee’s Employment Contract, as noted in section 2 (Employment Contracts). In no event shall an employee receive a severance that is greater than the employee’s salary multiplied by the number of months left on the unexpired term of the employee’s employment contract, and all severance provisions shall comply with all other requirements of law.
Agenda Item #10.11.
Agenda Report to the City Council
Agenda Section: NEW BUSINESS
Department: Finance
DATE: February 13, 2024
FROM: Mandy Kellogg, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Consideration and direction whether the City desires to exercise its option to purchase an affordable housing unit at 1633 Voorhees Circle as provided in the Resale
Restriction Agreement and Option to Purchase
Agreement.
GOAL: Goal 5: Enhance Quality of Life
RECOMMENDED
ACTION:
Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the option or the Owner's attempt to sell.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
PURPOSE:
The purpose is to receive direction from the City Council as to whether the City desires to exercise its option to purchase affordable housing unit 1633 Voorhees Circle.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: If the City exercises its option to purchase, the City will pay $450,605, plus any costs associated with close of escrow according to the terms of the Agreement. Additional costs may be incurred with amending and recording the
regulatory agreements to include the provisions of the
Local Preference Policy and any costs associated with the resale to an income-qualified buyer identified through
implementation of the preference policy.
BACKGROUND:
On January 12, 2024, the City received notice from the St. Helena's affordable housing agency, the Housing Authority of the City of Napa ("Housing Authority"), that the St.
Helena homeowner at 1633 Voorhees Circle intends to sell the home. The home is a two-bedroom, owner-occupied affordable housing unit in the Wallis Subdivision. The owners, Jack and Carol Stephenson, have owned the home since December 1996.
DISCUSSION:
As an owner-occupied affordable housing unit, 1633 Voorhees Circle was sold to the current ("Owner") subject to a Resale Restriction Agreement and Option to Purchase ("Agreement"). The Agreement provides that if the Owner no longer wishes to occupy or own the home, the home must be sold to an income-qualified buyer at a price set by the Agreement at either fair market value or restricted sales price, whichever is lower.
Agenda Item #13.1.
The sale of the property would be subject to another agreement to continue restricting resale under similar terms, all intended to keep the home as an affordable housing unit.
Alternatively, the Agreement provides the City the opportunity to exercise or assign an option to purchase the property. Should the City wish to exercise this option, the City would need to be prepared to purchase the home at the fair market value or restricted sales price of $450,605, whichever is lower.
Sale by the Owner
If the City does not exercise the option to buy, the sale by the owner would proceed under the Resale Agreement restrictions that were written in 1996. Under these agreements the owner is not required to sell the property subject to the City's Local Preference Policy, which was adopted by the St. Helena City Council in 2005 and amended in July 2010.
Sale by the owner would require the Owner to cooperate with the Housing Authority in finding an income-qualified buyer, who would purchase according to the Agreement (at the restricted sales price, subject to another similar agreement). The owner would have eight months to market and sell the home in this manner. If the Owner offers the home for sale for the eight-month period without success, the Owner would need to again comply with the requirements and offer the City an option to purchase. If the City still declines to exercise its Purchase Option, the Owner may offer the home for sale to anyone, regardless of income criteria.
City's Option
As an alternative to the Owner's sale of the home, the Agreement provides the City an opportunity to exercise or assign an option to purchase. This option would need to be exercised for the City to ensure that the terms of the 2010 Local Preference Policy are followed. The City has two opportunities to exercise the option; now, upon the Owner's notice of intent to sell or later if the Owner's eight-month marketing period ends without success. If the City exercises its option to purchase the home, either before or after the Owner's marketing, the option can be assigned to a purchaser identified and selected by the Housing Authority through implementation of the City's Local Preference Policy.
Factors Affecting Exercise Option
One factor to consider in the City's decision whether to exercise the option is that it must be exercised within 45 days of the notice of intent to sell. Therefore, the option must be exercised by February 25, 2024. Further, once the option is exercised, escrow on a sale of the home must close no later than 90 days after the notice of intent to sell, which would be April 10, 2024. The Housing Authority cautions that these time limits may not allow enough time to advertise for and then conduct a lottery in order to find an income qualified buyer under the City's Local Preference Policy.
Ideally, the City would exercise its option and then assign the right to purchase before the deadline to close escrow. The 90-day limit for close of escrow would also apply to Agenda Item #13.1.
any assignee or the City could exercise its option, purchasing the unit, and enter into a sales and purchase agreement with another buyer before escrow closes. However, by the terms of the Agreement, if the City exercises the option it must close escrow by April 10, 2024. If a buyer has not been identified by that date, then the City will have to close escrow and hold the home until a buyer can be found.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: None.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Resale Restriction Agreement - Stephenson Attachment 2 - Notice of Intent to Sell 1633 Voorhees Circle Attachment 3 - Notice of Intent to Sell Court Documentation Granting Wyatt Authority Agenda Item #13.1.
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?M_ RESALE RESTRICTION AGRF QNT AND OPTION TO PURCHASE
Section 1. Parties. This Resale Restriction Agreement and Option to Purchase (the "Agreement") is entered into as of this ‘pk day of 5 , \q?h , by and between the City of St. Helena, a California municipal corporation (the "Agency"), and Jack and Carol Stephenson (the "Owner" and "Transferor").
The following.defined terms have
Exhibits to this
All recordings
al records of
Section 2. Definitions.
the meanings indicated in this Section 2.
Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference.
required by this Agreement shall be in the offici
Napa County.
(a) "Agreement" means this Resale Restriction Agreement and Option to Purchase. (b)
" ppraiser" means an appraiser who is a MAI member of
the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers or a SRPA member of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers (or in case such professional designations are modified or discontinued, the most nearly equivalent successor designations). (c) "Business day" means a day other than a Saturday or (d) "Agency" means the City of St. Helena, a California municipal corporation. [1920b\RESTRICT\resale.wal] ..
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(e) "?esignee" means an individual, corporation, agency or other organization which the Agency has designated to become the Optionee pursuant to Section 6.
(f) The term "including" or variants thereof shall mean "including without limitation."
(g) "_nde§" means the index of median yearly income, adjusted for family size, for a family in Napa County, California, as published from time to time by the California Department of Housing and Community Development; provided, however, that if such income figures are no longer published or have not been updated for a period of at least eighteen (18) months, the Agency may use such other reasonable method as it may choose to determine median yearly income in Napa County. (h) "Qptignee" means the party who, pursuant to Section 6, is entitled to exercise the Purchase Option as provided in this Agreement.
(i) "Owner" mean Jack and Carol Stephenson .
(j) "Transfer Fees" means those fees payable to the Agency by Transferor upon a Prohibited Transfer or a Transfer pursuant to Section 9 or 10, as set forth in Section 7(c).
(k) "Prohibited Transfer" has the meaning stated in Section (l)
" urchase Option" means the option to purchase granted
by the Owner, as optionor, to the Optionee, as optionee, by this Agreement.
(m) "_esidence" means the real property identified in
Section 4 of this Agreement and more particularly described on Exhibit A, including all improvements and appurtenances. (n) "Transfer" has the meaning stated in Section 7.
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Wallis Project as such may be amended from time to time by the Agency.
material part of this Agreement. (a) WHEREAS, the Agency has developed a program, as described in that certain First Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Agreement, dated as of March 9, 1993, between the Agency and Edward J. Wallis (as such may be amended from time to time, [l920b\RES’I‘RICT\resale.wal] Page 2 1/27/95 . - .
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the "Affordable Housing Agreement"), to provide housing opportunities to moderate income purchasers of homes to be offered for sale at prices which are below those otherwise prevailing in the market; and
(b) WHEREAS, the intent of the Agency is to preserve the affordability of the homes for persons of moderate income for as long as possible;
(C) NOW, THWRWFORE, in consideration of the benefits
received by the Owner, and for other good and valuable
considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be bound, the Owner and the Agency agree as follows:
Section 4. The Residenee. The Residence which is the
subject of this Agreement has a street address of 1633 Voorheee Qircle.St. Helena, Q ,and its legal description is "Exhibit A" to this Agreement. The Residence shall be subject to the terms and conditions here set forth.
Section 5. Owner Representations and Warranties. The Owner represents and warrants to the Agency that the financial and other information previously provided to the Agency, the original subdivider or any lenders by the Owner for the purpose of qualifying to purchase the Residence was true and correct at the time it was given and remains true and correct as of the date of this Agreement. The Owner further represents and warrants to the Agency that the Owner shall occupy the Residence as his or her principal residence (i.e., live in the Residence at least 10 months out of each calendar year). Owner shall comply with all administrative requirements described in the Procedures Manual, a copy of the then current version of which shall be given to Owner upon purchase of the Residence.
Section 6. Pureheee Qptien. The Owner hereby grants to the Agency, as optionee (the "Optionee"), an option to purchase the Residence (the "Purchase Option") on the terms of this Agreement.
The Agency may designate by resolution any individual or entity (the "Designee") to exercise the Purchase Option. The Designee when so designated shall then be the Optionee. After the Purchase Option to any substitute buyer who is approved by the Agency; provided, however, that such subsequent assignment shall not extend any time limits contained herein. Upon approval by the Agency, such substitute buyer shall become the Optionee. The Agency shall give the Owner notice of any designation of a Designee. The Agency, the Designee or the Optionee, as the case [l9ZOb\RESTRICT\resale.wal] Page 3 1/27/95 3931"-"«
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may be, shall give the Owner notice of any assignment to an Optionee. In addition to giving notice to the Owner, any designation of a Designee or assignment by the then Optionee of the Purchase Option shall be by a written instrument executed and acknowledged by the parties, in recordable form, which shall be recordedSection 7. Transfer by Owner. Any attempt by the Owner to make a Prohibited Transfer of title to or any interest in the Residence or otherwise in violation of this Agreement shall be void and subject to exercise by the Optionee of the Purchase Option described in Section 6.
(a) "Transfer" means any voluntary or involuntary sale, assignment or transfer of ownership of or any interest in the Residence, including a fee simple interest, tenancy in common, joint tenancy, community property, tenancy by the entireties, life estate, or other limited estate, leasehold interest or any rental of the Residence in excess of 60 days in any calendar year, or any interest evidenced by a land contract. Any Transfer without satisfaction of the conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed a "Prohibited Transfer." In addition, any breach by the Owner of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 5 shall be deemed a "Prohibited Transfer."
(b) The following Transfers are not considered Prohibited Transfers and therefore are not subject to exercise by the Optionee of the Purchase Option: (i) Transfer by gift, devise, or inheritance to the Owner's spouse or natural or adopted children; (ii) Transfer of title by an Owner's death to a surviving joint tenant, tenant by entireties, or a surviving spouse of community property; (iii) Transfer of title to a spouse as part of divorce or dissolution proceedings; (iv) Transfer of title or an interest in the Residence to the spouse in conjunction with marriage; or (v) Transfer of title to an inter vivos or testamentary trust for estate planning purposes where the Owner is a trustee of such trust; providing, however: (x) that these covenants shall continue to run with the title to the Residence following said Transfers; and (y) that an instrument be executed, acknowledged and recorded by the transferee containing the following covenant:
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and assigns, covenants and agrees to be bound by and perform the Agreement, and to include in any further Transfer of the Residence pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Agreement the covenant required by Section 7(b) of the Agreement." A transferee who satisfies the conditions of this Section 7(b) shall then be the [l920b\RESTRICT\resale.wal] Page 4 1/27/95 Agenda Item #13.1.
Owner. Should a transferee under this Section 7(b) fail to record the instrument described in this Section, the provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and such attempted Transfer shall be a Prohibited Transfer subject to the provisions of Section 15 of this Agreement.
(c) Upon any Prohibited Transfer, or any Transfer pursuant to Section 9 or 10, Transferee shall pay to the Agency a Transfer Fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). The amount of the Transfer Fee established by this Section may be adjusted by the Agency annually in an amount not to exceed the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index from the later of June I, 1992 or the last adjustment made to the Transfer Fee. During the month of June of each year, the Agency shall establish by resolution any adjusted Transfer Fee for the ensuing fiscal year. In the event the Agency does not adjust such Transfer Fee in June of any particular year, the prior fee schedule shall remain in effect.
Section 8. [reserved]
Section 9. Pr r n l . Whenever the Owner of the
Residence no longer desires to own the Residence, and intends to make a Transfer of title to or any interest in the
Residence which, unless the Owner complies with this Section 9, would be a Prohibited Transfer, the Owner shall notify the Optionee to that effect. The Optionee, upon receipt of said notice, shall then have the right to exercise its Purchase Option by delivery of notice to the Owner of such exercise at any time within forty-five (45) calendar days from the receipt by the Optionee of such written notice from the Owner of intent to sell or otherwise transfer the Residence.
If the Optionee exercises its right to purchase the
Residence, closing shall be through an escrow with the title insurance company issuing the owners title insurance policy required by Section 11 of this Agreement, utilizing the form of escrow agreement customarily used by such escrowee in residential transactions in Napa County, modified to the extent necessary to conform to this transaction. The escrow shall be opened upon delivery by the Optionee to the Owner of notice of the Optionee's exercise of the Purchase Option or as soon thereafter as possible. In the event the Optionee decides to assign the soon thereafter as possible. In the event the Optionee postpones opening of escrow and is unable to select such an assignee, the Optionee retains the right to open escrow and complete the purchase. In all cases, the closing of the sales transaction shall be within ninety (90) days from receipt by the Optionee of the Owner's notice of intent to sell. [l920b\REsTRICT\resale.wal] Page 5 1/27/95 Agenda Item #13.1.
Section 10. Transfer by Owner if Purchase Qptign is not exercised. In the event the Optionee does not exercise its Purchase Option within forty-five (45) days of the Owner's notice pursuant to Section 9, the Owner may offer the Residence for sale at any time during the eight (8) months following expiration of the notice period if the following conditions are satisfied. If the Owner fails to Transfer the Residence during this eight-month period, the Owner must comply again with the requirements of Section 9 before a Transfer of the Residence pursuant to this Section 10 can take place.
(a) The transferee intends to occupy the Residence as his or her principal place of residence; the transferee may not collectively earn more than one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the then current median income, adjusted for family size, for a family in Napa County as defined by the Index. The Agency will allow co—signers not meeting the conditions set forth in the preceding sentence for purposes of obtaining loans so long as the transferee of the Residence meets the conditions set forth in the preceding sentence.
(b) The owner must notify the Agency at least forty—five (45) calendar days prior to the date of Transfer of the Residence and otherwise comply with all the eligibility and other requirements of the Agency's program described in this Agreement and in the then current version of the Procedures Manual, including the earnings limitations applicable to the transferee contained in Section lO(a) of the Agreement. The Agency shall approve or disapprove of the proposed transferee within thirtyfive (35) calendar days. In the event the Agency does not disapprove of the proposed transferee by notice to the Owner within thirty-five (35) calendar days after receiving the Owner's notice, the Agency shall be deemed to have approved the proposed transferee.
(c) Any transferee approved pursuant to Section 10(b)
shall, as part of the closing documentation for the Transfer, execute an agreement substantially similar to this Agreement and for a thirty—year term. The agreement shall be recorded by transferee at closing and, upon recordation, shall supersede the terms of this Agreement and this Agreement shall be of no further force and effect and shall terminate as provided by Section 26.
Such transferee shall also execute any documents and take any acts required by the then current version of the Procedures (d) If: (i) the Optionee does not exercise its Purchase Option pursuant to Section 9; (ii) the Owner offers the Residence for sale for the eight-month period described above without success; (iii) the Owner again complies with the requirements of Section 9; and (iv) the Optionee still declines to exercise its Purchase Option, the Owner may offer the Residence for sale to [l920b\RESTRICT\resale.wal] Page 6 1/27/95 z": :"< 2":
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anyone, regardless of income criteria. The Owner, however, will be subject to the remaining requirements of this Agreement, including the obligations set forth in Section lO(b) & (c) and the purchase price limitation contained in Section 11.
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(a) Closing costs and title insurance shall be paid
pursuant to the custom and practice in Napa County at the time of the opening of escrow for all Transfers pursuant to Section 9 or Section 10 above. At the closing the Owner shall furnish the Optionee or transferee, as the case may be, an ALTA owner's residential title insurance policy, subject to its exclusions from coverage, special exceptions for current taxes and assessments not yet due, and such matters (other than taxes, assessments, and encumbrances created or suffered by the Owner who signed this Agreement and all those claiming under that Owner) which were exceptions to title on the date of this Agreement. At the closing Owner shall convey title to the transferee, the Optionee or the Optionee's nominee, as the case may be, by grant deed, or its equivalent which warrants title against matters created or suffered by the Owner and those claiming under the Owner.
(b) For all Transfers pursuant to Section 9 or Section 10 above, the purchase price (the "Purchase Price") of the Residence shall be fixed at the lower amount arrived at via the following two methods:
(i) The Optionee or Agency may have an appraisal made by a neutral professional Appraiser of its choice to establish the market value.
The Owner may also, at Owner's own expense, have an
appraisal made by a neutral professional Appraiser of the Owner's choice to establish the market value. If agreement cannot be reached, the average of the two appraisals shall be deemed to be the market value.
(ii) One Hundred Sixty—five Thousand, ($165,000.00) Dollars (the base price) plus the amount of any Transfer Fees paid pursuant to this Agreement , plus any reasonable closing costs to compensate for any increase in the Index. For that purpose, the Index prevailing on the date of the purchase of the Residence by the Owner who initially entered into this Agreement shall be compared with the latest Index available on the date of receipt by the Optionee of the Owner's notice of intent to sell. The percentage increase in the Index, if any, [l920b\RESTRICT\resale.wal] Page 7 1/27/95 Agenda Item #13.1.
shall be computed and the base price shall be increased by that percentage; provided, however, that the price in no event be lower than the purchase price paid by the selling Owner when that Owner purchased the Residence.
This adjusted price shall be increased by the value of any documented, permanent capital real estate or fixed improvements approved by Agency, up to a maximum of 10 percent of the adjusted price. No price adjustment will be made except upon presentation to the Agency of written documentation of all expenditures made by Owner for which an adjustment is requested.
(c) Any sale price determined through the use of the method described in Section ll(b)(ii) (base price adjusted by the Index and value of improvements, fixtures or equipment added) shall be adjusted by decreasing said price by an amount to compensate for deferred maintenance costs, which amount shall be determined as follows: Upon receipt of notice of Owner's intent to sell, the Agency shall have thirty (30) days to determine whether any violations of applicable building, plumbing, electric, fire or housing codes or any other provisions of the City Code exist. In the event deficiencies are noted, the Agency shall obtain estimates to cure the observed deficiencies. The Owner shall cure the deficiencies in a reasonable manner acceptable to the Agency within forty—five (45) days of being notified of the results of the inspection, but in no event later than close of escrow. Should Owner fail to cure such deficiencies prior to the scheduled date of close of escrow, at the option of the Optionee/transferee, exercised on or before closing, the escrow may be closed, title passed and money paid to the Owner subject to the condition that such funds as are necessary to pay for curing such deficiencies (based upon written estimates obtained by the Agency) shall be withheld from the money due the Owner and held by the escrowee holder for the purpose of curing such deficiencies. If the amount necessary to cure such deficiencies exceeds the amount of money due the Owner out of the escrow, the Owner shall pay the amount of such shortfall into escrow prior to closing. The Optionee/transferee shall cause such deficiencies to be cured and upon certification of completion of work by the Agency, the escrowee shall utilize such funds to pay for said work. Any remaining funds shall be paid to the Owner. No other payment shall be due to the Owner.
(d) In no event shall the Agency become in any way liable shall the Agency be in any way obligated or liable to Owner for any failure of the then Optionee to consummate a purchase of the Residence or to comply with the terms of the Purchase Option. (e) Until such time as the Optionee's purchase option is exercised, waived, or expired, the Residence shall not be [l920b\REs'I’RICT\resale.wal] Page 8 1/27/95 ‘ ..
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Transferred, as defined in Section 7 above, except as provided in Section 7(b). This provision shall not prohibit the Owner from encumbering of title for the sole purpose of securing financing; however, in the event of foreclosure or transfer by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the provisions of section 13 of this Agreement shall govern. Further, the Owner shall not use the Residence as collateral for an amount exceeding the Purchase Price of the Residence.
Any requirement of this Agreement may be waived by the
Agency in its sole discretion, such waiver to be in writing and consistent with the Agency's goal of creating, preserving, maintaining, and protecting housing for persons of low and moderate income. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any waiver in connection with a Residence purchased by a veteran with a loan guaranteed by the Veterans Administration shall only be effective after submission to, and approval by, the Loan Guaranty Division of the VA Regional Office.
Section 12. Termination Qf Purchase Option. The provisions set forth in this Agreement relating to the Optionee's Purchase Option shall terminate and become void automatically thirty (30) years following the date of execution of this Agreement.
Section 13. D f l n F r l re. A request for notice
of default and any notice of sale under any deed of trust or mortgage with power of sale encumbering the Residence shall be recorded by the Agency, any Designee and any other Optionee. Any notice of default given pursuant to Civil Code Section 2924b, as amended, shall constitute an Owner's notice of intent to sell under Section 9 of this Agreement, and the Optionee may exercise its Purchase Option pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement; provided however, that, notwithstanding any language contained in this Agreement to the contrary, with regard to the rights of the lien holder, the Optionee must complete such purchase no later than the end of the period established by California Civil Code Section 2924c for reinstatement of a monetary default under the deed of trust or mortgage.
In the event of default and foreclosure, the Agency shall have the same right as the Owner to cure defaults and redeem the Residence prior to the foreclosure sale. Such redemption shall construed as creating any obligation on the part of the Agency to cure any such default, nor shall this right to cure and redeem operate to extend any time limitations in the default provisions of the underlying deed of trust or mortgage. [l920b\RESTRICT\resale.wal] Page 9 1/27/95 Agenda Item #13.1.
In the event that no request for notice is recorded, the Optionee‘s Purchase Option shall run from the date the notice of default is given to the Owner, and any such purchase must be completed within the period established in this Section 13. In the event the Optionee elects not to exercise its rights to purchase upon default, and a foreclosure sale is consummated, any surplus proceeds to which the Owner may be entitled following foreclosure under California state law shall be paid as follows:
After any required payment of encumbrances, that portion of surplus, if any, up to but not exceeding the net amount that the Owner would have received after any required payment of encumbrances under the formula set forth above had the Optionee exercised its right to purchase the Residence on the date of the foreclosure sale, shall be paid to the Owner on the date of the foreclosure sale; the balance of surplus, if any, shall be paid in accordance with the terms of section 12 of the Affordable Housing Agreement. In the event that the Optionee does not elect to purchase the Residence pursuant to the provisions of this Section 13 and the Residence is sold through foreclosure, the provisions of Section 18 below pertaining to subordination shall apply.
Section 14. Distribution of Insuranoe and Condemnation
Prooeeds. In the event that the Residence is condemned or destroyed (or in the event that the Residence consists of a unit in a condominium project and the condominium project is destroyed and insurance proceeds are distributed to the Owner, instead of being used to rebuild, or in the event of condemnation, if proceeds thereof are distributed to the Owner, or in the event of termination of the condominium, liquidation of the association and distribution of the assets of the association to the members thereof, including the Owner), any surplus proceeds from insurance or condemnation so distributed remaining after payment of encumbrances on the Residence shall be distributed as follows:
That portion of the surplus up to but not to exceed the net amount that Owner would have received under the formula set forth above had the Optionee exercised its Purchase Option on the date of the destruction, condemnation valuation date, or liquidation, shall be distributed to the Owner, and the balance of such surplus, if any, shall be distributed in accordance with the terms of section 12 of the Affordable Housing Agreement. has occurred in violation of this Agreement, the Optionee will give written notice to the Owner, specifying the nature of the Prohibited Transfer. If the violation is not corrected to the satisfaction of the Optionee within ten (10) days after the date of the notice, or within such further time as the Optionee determines is necessary to correct the violation, the Optionee [l920b\RESTRICT\resale.wal] Page 10 1/27/95 Agenda Item #13.1.
may declare a default under this Agreement.Upon the declaration of a default, the Optionee may exercise its Purchase Option as set forth in Section 9 or apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for specific performance of this Agreement, for an injunction prohibiting a proposed sale or transfer in violation of this Agreement, for a declaration that the Prohibited Transfer is void, or for any such other relief as may be appropriate.
Section 16. Attorney Fees and Coste. If either party to this Agreement shall bring any action for any relief against the other, declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this Agreement, the losing party shall pay to the prevailing party a reasonable sum for attorneys‘ fees in bringing such suit and/or enforcing any judgment granted therein, all of which shall be deemed to have accrued upon the commencement of such action and shall be paid whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment. Any judgment or order entered in such action shall contain a specific provision providing for the recovery of attorney fees and costs incurred in enforcing such judgment. For purposes of this Section, attorney fees shall include, without limitation, fees incurred in the following: (a) postjudgment motions; (b) contempt proceedings; garnishment, levy and debtor and third party examinations; (d) discovery; and (e) bankruptcy litigation.
Section 17. Qentrglling Agreement. The Owner covenants
that the Owner has not, and will not, execute any other agreement with provisions contradictory to or in opposition to the provisions hereof, and that in any event, the Owner understands and agrees that this Agreement shall control the rights and obligations between and among the parties.
Section 18. Suberdinatien. This Agreement is subordinate to any deed of trust or mortgage on the property made by or held by an institutional lender or institutional investor. Any party, and its successors and assigns, including the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"), receiving title to the property through a trustee's sale, a judicial foreclosure sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure, of such deed of trust or mortgage, and any conveyance or transfer thereafter, shall receive title free and clear of the provisions of this Agreement. Upon assignment of the deed of trust or mortgage to force or effect. Section 19. Severability. If any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, then [l920b\RESTRICT\resale.wal] Page ll l/27/95 Agenda Item #13.1.
such provision or provisions shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions contained in this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision(s) had never been contained herein.
Section 20. Time ef the Eseenee. Time is of the essence of this entire Agreement. Whenever under the terms of this Agreement the time for performance falls on a day which is not a business day, such time for performance shall be on the next day that is a business day.
Section 21. Notices. All notices required herein shall be in writing and shall be considered as given when personally delivered or one business day following the day on which notice is delivered to Federal Express or similar overnight delivery service with all delivery charges paid, addressed to the parties as follows:
If to Agency: City of St. Helena
1480 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
with copy to: Napa Valley Housing Authority
1115 Seminary Street
Napa, CA 94559
Attn: Executive Director
If to Owner: Jack and Carol Stephenson
1633 Voorhees Circle
St. Helena, CA 94574
If to Optionee: At the address specified in the
(other than designation or assignment
the Agency) required by Section 6.
The address of a party for notices may be changed by that party's designation to all other parties of the new address and the recording of the designation, including the recording reference of this Agreement and its legal description contained in Exhibit A.
Reeidenge. The Owner covenants and agrees with the Agency that the Owner will use and maintain the Residence as a single family residence and will perform all obligations of any consensual lien encumbering the Residence, until a permitted Transfer, purchase [1920b\RESTRICT\resale.wal] Page 12 1/27/95 Agenda Item #13.1.
by the Optionee pursuant to this Agreement or termination of this Agreement.
Section 23. Qaptions and Pronouns. The captions and
headings of the various sections of this Agreement are for convenience only, and are not to be construed as confining or limiting in any way the scope or intent of the provisions hereof.
Whenever the context requires or permits, the singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular, and masculine, feminine and neuter shall be freely interchangeable.
Section 24. Running of Benefits and Burdens. All
provisions of this Agreement, including the benefits and burdens, run with the land described in Exhibit A and are binding upon the heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives of the parties hereto and inure to the benefit of the heirs, personal representatives and permitted successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
Section 25. ggnstructign. The rule of strict construction does not apply to this Agreement. This Agreement shall be given a reasonable construction so that the intention of the parties, to create a valid and enforceable Purchase Option and prevent any Prohibited Transfer or any use of the Residence in violation of this Agreement is carried out.
Section 26. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate on the earlier of conveyance to the Optionee or its nominee pursuant to exercise of the Purchase Option, acquisition of title through a foreclosure of any consensual lien to which this Agreement has been subordinated, or termination of the Purchase Option pursuant to Sections 10 or 12. Upon termination of this Agreement, on request of the then record owner of the fee title to the Residence the Agency and any other Optionee shall execute, acknowledge and record a termination of this Agreement. To the extent permitted by law, any unfulfilled obligations of any Owner which arise during the term of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement, but this Agreement shall no longer affect title to the Residence.
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
CITY OF ST. HELENA
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY or NAPA)
On December 11, 1996, before me, the undersigned,City Clerk of the City of St. Helena, personally appeared Kevin Plett personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribedto the within instrumentand acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed to the City of St. Helena, a political corporation by that certain Resale Restriction Agreement and Option to Purchase dated September11, 1996to which this Certi?cate of Acceptance is attachedis hereby acceptedby the undersigned agent on behalf of the City Council pursuant to authority conferred by resolution of the City Council adopted on April 23, 1991, and the grantee consents to recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer. / --’‘
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City Administrator
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF NAPA
On kg?mloer If
, 1996, before me, the undersigned, Deputy
City Clerk of the City of St. Helena, personally appeared Kevin Plett, personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledgedto me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.
Agenda Item #13.1.
CIK OF ST. HELENA. CALIFORNIA
Resolution No. 91-53.
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO
ACCEPT AND CONSENT TO DEEDS OR GRANTS OF
REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY
RESOLUTION
The City Administrator is hereby authorized to accept and consent to deeds or grants conveying any interest in or easement upon real estate to the City for public purposes, and to perform such other acts as are required by Gov. "C. A. 27281 for the recordation of deeds and grants.
In exercising such authority, the City Administrator is authorized to attach to or print -on the grant or deed a certificate in substantially the following form:
"This is to certify that the interest* in real property conveyed by the grant or deed-dated .from to
the City of St. Helena, a political corporation is hereby accepted by the undersigned agent on ;behalf of the City Council pursuant to authority conferred_by resolution of the City Council adopted on April 23ga’l991, wand the grantee consents to ~ recordation thereol“‘bx.”it duly authorized officer. . . Date By
Approved by action of the City Council at a‘Regular Meeting held on April 23, 1991, by the following votes:
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William Hayn Mayor
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Agenda Item #13.1.
Escrow No: 91033-21
EXHIBIT "A"
LOT 21, as shown on the map entitled, "Final Map of the Wallis Project", filed August 25, 1992 in Book 19 of Maps at pages 9-11, in the office of the County Recorder of said Napa County.
APN 009-602-006
Agenda Item #13.1.
12/6/2023
Wyatt Stephenson
1697 HickamCircle
Suisun City, CA94585
Re: 1633 Voorhees Circle,St. Helena, CA94574
To Whom It May Concern,
I, Wyatt Stephenson, as Administrator ofthe Estate of Carol Lee Stephenson intend to put 1633 Voorhees Circle, St. Helena, CA 94574 up for sale.
Sincerely,
Wyatt Stephenson
‘Z9/
Agenda Item #13.1.
Agenda Item #13.1.
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TELEPHONE ANDFAX DE-150 N08: ThomasR.I-Iealy(SBN 164815) 601CarolinaSt.,Vallejo,CA 707.553.7360 94590 FORGO!/R7095UNI.Y
smsernannasa 825BrownStreet
MAILINGADDRESS: 825BrownStreet
cm/mo DPCODE:Napa,CA 94559
BRANCHNAME:
’ CASENUMBER;
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LETTERS ' AFFIRMATION 1.[3 The lastwillofthedecedentnamedabovehaving 1.[3 PUBLICADMINISTRATOR: Noaffirmationrequired beenproved. the courtappoints (name): (Prob. Code.57621(c)). a. [3 executor. r 2. [Z] iNDlViDUAL: isoiemnlyaitirmthatiwiiiperform the b-E: administrator withwillannexed. dutiesof personal representative accordingto law.
2. [Z] The court appoints (name):
Wyatt ' Stephenson 3. [:1 lNSTiTUTtONAL FiDUCiARY(name): a_ E] administrator ofthedecedent’aestate. b_ [:3 special admrnisgragmofdegadenfs estate Isolemnlyaffirmthatthe institutionwillperform the (1) E] withthe special powers specified - dutiesoipersonai representative inthe owe, /or pmbgga according to law. Imake this affirmationformyself as an individual and (2)E] Wm,the powgfs ofa genera; administrator. ' on behalfofthe institutionas an officer. (3)[:1 (N?mé and W9}: letterswillexpireon (date)
3. izi Thepersonal representative is authorizedto administer the estate underthe independentAdministration of EstatesAct [Z] with tuliauthority C] with limitedauthority (no authority.without courtsupervision,to (1)saltorexchange realproperty 4, Executedon (data); HI20%
at (place): SuisunCity .California. or(2)grant an option to purchase realpropertyor(3) borrowmoneywiththe loansecured by an encumbranceuponreal property). }%% ‘~——-—— 4.CI] Thepersonal representative isnot authorizedto take ‘5'°”"“”‘5’ specmc
possession ofmoneyorany other propertywithouta comorder. CERTIFICATION (oapum
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FormApprovedbrim
F! ii toGod 9moi ma
Judicialcounclaicanromia LETIIERS O I 3'4'o5s, 5544: 55453 DE-15D|Rev.Januarv1.198?i (Probate)
Codeorcivilr-mcaaura.g2oia.c
MandatoryFormumzaooi
Agenda Item #13.1.
£Ji'l\UUU£U£ E?gle03/11/23 AH Napa - Probate and MentalHealth DE-140
FOR OOURTUSEONLY ATTORNEYOR PARTYWITHOUT ATTORNEY(Name,state barnuber,and address) TELEPHONEANDFAXNOS.: ThomasR.Healy (164815) Tel: 707-553-7360 Law Of?ce of ThomasR. Healy Fax: 707-553-7364 60] CarolinaStreet Vallejo, CA 94590
ATTORNEY
SUPERIOR
FORCOURT
~ame.Petiti0ner
OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTYOF
FEL-- ED
Napa
STREETADDRESS: 825Brown Street 2
MAIUNGADDRESS:825BrownStreet
CITYANDZIPCODE:Napa, CA 94559
BRANHNAE:
ESTATE OF (Name):
Carol Lee Stephenson,a.k.a.Carol L. Stephenson
' DECEDENT
ORDER FOR PROBATE
ORDER l:l Executor . Appom1-me 1:] AdministratorwithwillAnnexed - [II Administrator I:] Special Administrator III Order Authorizing independentAdministration oi Estate II] withiuii authority [:1 with limitedauthority
CASENUMBER:
23PR000202
1. Date of hearing:8/22/2023
THECOURTFINDS
2. a. Allnoticesrequired by law have been given. b. Decedentdied on (date):10/4/2022 (1) [Z] a resident ofthe Californiacounty named above.
(2) [:1 a nonresident of Californiaand leftan estate inthe county named above. c. Decedentdied (1) II] intestate
(2) l: testate
anddecedent's willdated: and each codicildated:
was admittedto probate by MinuteOrder on (date):
THECOURTORDERS
3. (Name):Wyatt Stephenson
is rlapigltlnted personal representative:
Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept./Room: A.
a. executorofthe decedent's will d. I: special administrator b. E] administratorwithwillannexed (1) withgeneral powers c. III administrator (2) withspecial powers as speci?ed inAttachment3d(2) (3) |:] withoutnotice of hearing
(4) [:I letters willexpire on (date):
and lettersshall issue on qualification.
4. a. [2] Fullauthority is granted to administerthe estate under the independentAdministrationof Estates Act. b. [3 Limited authority is granted to administerthe estate under the Independent Administrationof Estates Act (there is no authority, without court supervision. to (1) sell or exchange real property or (2) grant an option to purchase real property or (3) borrowmoneywiththe loan secured by an encumbrance upon real property). 5. a. LII Bondis notrequired. b. [:3 Bondis fixedat $ io be furnishedby an authorizedsurety companyor as otherwise provided by law. 0- I:] Depositsof: $ are orderedto be pieced ina blockedaccount at (specifyInstitutionand location):
and receipts shall be ?led. Nowithdrawalshall be made withouta court order. [:1 Additionalorders inAttachment5c. d- [:I The not authorizedto takepossession ofmoney or any other property wi out a specific courtorder. 6. [Ii (Name): is appointed robate referee.
I Date: ,2,/L5 EF THESUPE' IORCOURT 7. Numberofpages attached: 0 E] SiGNATUREFOLLOWS.sr ATTACHM r FormApprovedb the JudicialCouncilofCzliiomia ProbateCode.§§ 8006.3400 DE-140[Rev.January 1.1998] ‘
Mandatory Form[1/1/2000]
Agenda Item #13.1.
BOE-502-D(P1) REV. 13 (05-21)
CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP STATEMENT
DEATHOF REAL PROPERTY OWNER
Please return form to:
JOHN TUTEUR NAPA COUNTY ASSESSOR
1127 FIRST ST STE A
‘NAPA CA 94559-2952
This notice is a request for a completed Change in
Ownership Statement. Failure to ?le this statement will result in the assessment of a penalty.
NAMEANDMAILINGADDRESS
Contact our office at: 707-253-4467
or via email at: [email protected]
(Make necessary corrections to the printed name and mailing address) F ‘I
Wyatt Stephenson
S t’ 480(b) fth R d T t‘ C cl ' - - ec ion 0 e evenue an axa ion 0 e requires that 16_97HICI_(amCIrCIe the personal representative ?le this statement with the Assessor SUISUHCity, CA 94585 in each county where the decedent owned property at the time of death. File a separate statement for each parcel of real property owned by the decedent.
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NAMEor DECEDENT DATEOF DEATH Carol Lee Stephenson July 1, 2023 Didthe decedent have an interest in real property in this county? IfYES, answer all questions. IfNO, sign and YES NO . . complete the certi?cation on page 2. . STREETADDRESS OF REALPROPERTY CITY ZIP CODE ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER(APN)* 1633 Voorhees Circle St. Helena 94574 009-602-006-O00
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION IZI(IFAPN UNKNOWN)
Decedent's spouse
instructions).
Other bene?ciaries or heirs.
A trust.
NAMEOF TRUSTEE
Copy of deed by which decedent acquired title is attached. I Succession without a will Copy of decedent's most recent tax billis attached.
Deed or tax billis not available; legal description is attached. Af?davit TRANSFER INFORMATION IZICheck all that apply and list details below.
Decedent's registered domestic partner
ADDRESS OF TRUSTEE
Probate Code 13650 distribution
‘If more than 1 parcel, attach separate sheet.
DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY [2]
Decree of distribution
pursuant to will
Action of trustee pursuant
to terms of a trust
I Decedent's child(ren) or parent(s). Ifquali?ed for exclusion from reassessment, a Claim for Reassessment Exclusion for Transfer Between Parent and Child must be ?led (see instructions). Was this the decedent's principal residence? YES NO Decedent’s grandchi|d(ren). Ifquali?ed for exclusion from reassessment, a Claim for Reassessment Exclusion for Transfer Between Grandparent and Grandchild must be ?led (see instructions). Was this the decedent's principal residence? YES NO Cotenant to cotenant. Ifquali?ed for exclusion from reassessment, an Affidavitof Cotenant Residency must be ?led (see List names and percentage of ownership of all bene?ciaries or heirs:
NAMEOF BENEFICIARYOR HEIRS RELATIONSHIPTO DECEDENT PERCENT OF OWNERSHIP RECEIVED Wyatt Stephenson Son 100%
This property has been or willbe sold prior to distribution. (Attach the conveyance document and/or court order). ‘ NOTE: Sale of the property does not relieve the need to ?le a Claim for Reassessment Exclusion for Transfer Between Parent and Child ifappropriate.
THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC INSPECTION
Agenda Item #13.1.
BOE-502-D(P2) REV. 13 (05-21)
YES No Willthe decree of distribution include distribution of an ownership interest in any legal entity that owns real property in this county? IfYES, willthe distribution result in any person or legal entity obtaining control of more than 50% of the ownership of that legal entity? YES No IfYES, complete the following section. NAMEANDADDRESS OF LEGALENTITY NAMEOF PERSON OR ENTITYGAININGSUCH CONTROL YES NO Was the decedent the lessor or lessee in a lease that had an original term of 35 years or more, including renewal options? IfYES, provide the names and addresses of all other parties to the lease. NAME MAILINGADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
MAILINGADDRESS FOR FUTURE PROPERTY TAXSTATEMENTS
NAME
STATE ZIP CODE 1697 Hickam Circle msuisunCity CA 94585
CERTIFICATION
/ certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Califomia that the information contained herein is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
ADDRESS
SIGNATURE OF SPOUSE/REGISTERED DOMESTICPARTNER/PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE PRINTEDNAME y Wyatt Stephenson TITLE _ _ DATE Administrator
EMAILADDRESS DAYTIMETELEPHONE
( ) 707-363-41 18
INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to ?le a Change in Ownership Statement within the time prescribed by law may result in a penalty of either $100 or 10% of the taxes applicable to the new base year value of the real property or manufactured home, whichever is greater, but not to exceed ?ve thousand dollars ($5,000) ifthe property is eligible for the homeowners’ exemption or twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) ifthe property is not eligible for the homeowners’ exemption ifthat failure to ?le was not willful.This penalty will be added to the assessment roll and shall be collected like any other delinquent property taxes and subjected to the same penalties for nonpayment.
Section 480 of the Revenue and Taxation Code states, in part:
(a) Whenever there occurs any change in ownership of real property or of a manufactured home that is subject to local property taxation and is assessed by the county assessor, the transferee shall ?le a signed change in ownership statement in the county where the real property or manufactured home is located, as provided for in subdivision (c). In the case of a change in ownership where the transferee is not locally assessed, no change in ownership statement is required.
(b) The personal representative shall ?le a change in ownership statement with the county recorder or assessor in each county in which the decedent owned real property at the time of death that is subject to probate proceedings. The statement shall be ?led prior to or at the time the inventory and appraisal is ?led withthe court clerk. In all other cases inwhich an interest in real property is transferred by reason of death, including a transfer through the medium of a trust, the change in ownership statement or statements shall be ?led by the trustee (ifthe property was held in trust) or the transferee with the county recorder or assessor in each county in which the decedent owned an interest in real property within150 days after the date of death.
The above requested information is r;quiredby law.I;leasere:=.rence thwe?following: MMMM M- - Passage of Decedent's Property: Bene?cial interest passes to the decedent's heirs effectively on the decedent's date of death. However, a document must be recorded to vest title in the heirs. An attorney should be consulted to discuss the speci?c facts of your situation. - Change in Ownership: California Code of Regulations, Title 18, Rule 462.260(c), states in part that “[i]nheritance (by willor intestate succession)" shall be "the date of death of decedent."
- Inventory and Appraisal: Probate Code, Section 8800, states in part, "Concurrent with the ?ling of the inventory and appraisal pursuant to this section, the personal representative shall also ?le a certi?cation that the requirements of Section 480 of the Revenue and Taxation Code either:
(1) Are not applicable because the decedent owned no real property in California at the time of death (2) Have been satis?ed by the ?ling of a change in ownership statement with the county recorder or assessor of each county in California in which the decedent owned property at the time of death."
- Parent/Child and GrandparentlGrandchild Exclusions: A claim must be ?led within three years after the date of death/transfer, but prior to the date of transfer to a third party; or within six months after the date of mailing of a Notice of Assessed Value Change, issued as a result of the transfer of property for which the claim is ?led. An application may be obtained by contacting the county assessor. - Cotenant to cotenant. An af?davit must be ?led with the county assessor. An affidavit may be obtained by contacting the county assessor. This statement will remain con?dential as required by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 481,-which states in part:
"These statements are not public documents and are not open to inspection, except as provided by Section 408."
THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC INSPECTION
Agenda Item #13.1.
1 Cindy Tzafopoulos
From: Jordan Bentley <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2024 3:58 PM
To: Cindy Tzafopoulos
Cc: Daniel Hale; Jennifer La Liberte
Subject: [External] 1633 Voorhees Circle | Letter to Council Members Attachments: Staff Report - Pdf.pdf
Good afternoon Cindy,
Please see the email/letter below to the mayor and council members regarding the new business agenda item for tomorrow’s meeting. I have attached the agenda report for reference. Thank you for sharing with the mayor and council members for their review.
All my best,
Jordan Bentley
(707) 474‐7594
To: City of St. Helena Council Members
Re: 1633 Voorhees Circle
St. Helena, CA 94574
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
The recent 1633 Voorhees Circle item in the agenda report dated February 13, 2024 for new business piqued our interest. It is extremely rare when a home purchase opportunity presents itself in St. Helena at an affordable price. Currently, active listings for single family homes in St. Helena range from $1.3M to $19.9M. As such, we encourage the Council to direct staff to forego exercising the City’s option for the time being and allow the Seller to market the home to incomequalified homebuyers in our area. If after the eight-month period the home doesn’t sell, though that seems very unlikely, then we would encourage the Council to direct staff to exercise the option and work with Our Town St Helena (OTSH) to identify potential buyers and preserve long-term affordability of the home. In the meantime, if the Seller would like any assistance from OTSH to help spread the word to locate possible buyers, they are encouraged to contact our executive director, Jennifer La Liberte, at (707) 302-5111.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this important opportunity.
Sincerely,
Agenda Item #13.1.
2 Jordan Bentley
OTSH Board President
and
Dan Hale
OTSH Board Vice President
Agenda Item #13.1.
Agenda Report to the City Council
Agenda Section: NEW BUSINESS
Department: Administration
DATE: February 13, 2024
FROM: April Mitts, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Discuss and Make a Determination on the Water Penalty Appeal by Catherine Buck in the amount of $74,893.30.
GOAL: Miscellaneous/Other
RECOMMENDED
ACTION:
Approve the Appeal.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
PURPOSE:
Water Penalty Appeal Determination
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is dependent on City Council determination. The total penalty being appealed is
$74,893.30.
BACKGROUND:
On October 27, 2020, the City Council established Phase II Water Regulations and, in accordance with the St. Helena Municipal Code (SHMC), established the Water Advisory Board. In June 2021, the City began charging penalties for water use which exceeded allocations as determined by the SHMC.
The City of St. Helena is committed to preventing water waste but also understands that a water leak may occur. When a water leak does occur, customers can request a credit to their utility bill for a portion of the excess water in accordance with P-FI-0005 Leak Adjustment Policy. This policy provides relief to St. Helena water customers who have had a leak that is not due to negligent or willful acts. Under the current Leak Adjustment Policy, leak adjustments are not granted if the City is in a Phase I or higher water emergency or subject to water use limitations by the State of California. However, recognizing the City’s conservation efforts as well as the authority granted under P-FI0005 for Leak Adjustment appeals, any request for a leak adjustment during a Phase II or Phase III emergency are being evaluated by the City Manager.
In addition to the ability to qualify for a leak adjustment, the City recognized that during a Phase II or Phase III water emergency, penalties may have been incurred as a result of a leak. On July 27, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution designating that the Water Advisory Board can hear/make a determination for reduction of penalties for those customers who receive a penalty as a result of a water leak.
Agenda Item #13.2.
On August 6, 2021, the City Council adopted policy - P-FI-0022 Leak Adjustment Policy – Phase II and Phase III Water Penalties (Attachment 1) and the applicable Application Form, to assist those customers who incurred penalties as a result of a water leak.
Per the established policy, the following criteria must be met:
1. The customer must have not received a leak letter for 2 or more consecutive months or can demonstrate there is a good faith effort to actively locate and fix leaks.
2. All leak(s) must be beyond the control of the owner, agents, tenants, contractors, or anyone occupying the property or using the property that could have reasonably foreseen such a possible leak.
3. The leak(s) cannot be the result of negligent, willful nor neglectful behavior.
4. Proof that the repairs were completed must be included with all requests for a penalty leak adjustment. Examples include a copy of the plumber’s invoice or hardware store receipts showing items purchased or proof provided by the City that water use had returned to normal levels during subsequent months.
Over the course of several months, the Water Advisory Board considered penalty leak adjustment amounts on a case-by-case basis.
DISCUSSION:
The Phase II water emergency was terminated in November 2021, effective in December 2021 and the last meeting of the Water Advisory Board was held on May 6, 2022.
On August 21, 2023, Catherine Buck filed a request for Fee Waiver for penalties incurred in October and November 2021 due to excess water usage during the Phase II Water Emergency (Attachment 2). Included in Attachment 2 is the customers billing history and usage history. Because the appeal was made after the termination of the Water Advisory Board and is above the authority of the Administrative Services Director, the appeal is bring brought to the City Council for consideration.
The customer has submitted the following statement on their appeal application:
"In Oct, Nov, Dec 2021 my water bill skyrocked. The City came out to check the main and meter and indicated the leak was on the property. I called Rotorooter to come out and they could not find. I spoke with a gentleman at the City Water who gave me the name of several companies I could check with. I am a tenant and let my landlord know. I called American Leak who came out and found two areas both which were not visible. I let my landlord and City know, had the City shut off the main to the house (Dec 2021) and turned back on when repair was complete. I was not in town during that time for several weeks due to parents health. Repairs were complete and I let the City know, filled out the penalty abatement form sent to me and mailed all documents to City Water Agenda Item #13.2.
Department. The water bill has remained steady and I have paid (not penalties). I have called in more than once in 2022 but gave up for this to be removed from statement.
I am asking the City to look at my paperwork, see the repairs were done and have remained within usage limits. Prior to these leaks my water bills were paid.
I have been a tenant at this address for 16 years and work very hard to maintain the integrity of the property. It is affordable housing. I do not have the means to pay these penalties and request the City to waive them in their entirety.
Thank you for your consideration. Cathy Buck"
Information for City Council Consideration
Leak Notification - The City mailed a leak letter to the customer in October, November, and December 2021 following each of the meter reads. The leak letters are included as Attachment 3.
Table 1: Penalties Imposed
Month Penalty
Amount
Use
HCF
Allocation
HCF
Over
Allocation
HCF
Over
Allocation
Gallons
October 2021 $31,434.40 114.69 10.74 133.954 100,204
November 2021 $43,458.90 190.003 9.16 180.843 135,280
TOTAL $74,893.30
Table 2: Historical Monthly Use
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2022 5 4 5 7 4 8 5 5 5 5 7 4
2021 5 4 3 5 6 9 5 4 5 144 190 105
2020 15 21 17 17 30 43 43 46 66 67 46 80
As part of the appeal process during the Phase II Water Emergency, staff completes a checklist to ensure all parameters of the penalty appeal are met. This checklist is included as Attachment 4.
As noted earlier, this appeal is being brought to City Council for consideration because the Water Advisory Board disbanded after the termination of the Phase II Water Emergency and because the amount of the appeal is above the administrative authority granted to the Administrative Services Director.
Agenda Item #13.2.
Ms. Buck has corrected the leak as evidenced through documentation and the reduction of water use since the leak occurred in 2021. While the customer did receive leak letters for three consecutive months, the customer indicated that she had been out of town due to family health issues and made corrective actions in December 2021.
Based on the information provided, staff recommends City Council approve the appeal and waive the total penalty amount imposed.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
DOCUMENTS ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - P-FI-0022 Leak Policy - Penalties while in Water Restrictions Attachment 2 - Appeal, billing history, and usage history Attachment 3 - Leak Letters
Attachment 4 - Leak Appeal Checklist C. Buck
Attachment 5 - Resolution - Water Penalty Appeal Catherine Buck Agenda Item #13.2.
City of St. Helena
Water Advisory Board Policy
Finance
Policy
Water Leak Adjustment Policy - Penalties
P-FI-0022
Title:
Leak Adjustment Policy –
Phase II and Phase III Water
Penalties
Policy # P-FI-0022
Revision # Implementation
Implementation Date 2021-08-06
Last Update Date 2021-08-06
Approval by Water Advisory Board Date Approved 2021-08-06 I. Purpose, Overview and Scope of this Policy
The City of St. Helena is committed to preventing water waste but also understands that, infrequently, a water leak may occur. When a leak does occur, customers can request a credit to their utility bill for a portion of the excess water. This policy addresses penalties incurred during a water emergency in which were triggered by a water leak.
This policy remains in effect until rescinded by Water Advisory Board or City Council.
II. Authority
The Water Advisory Board has authority to update this policy.
III. Policy
1. To be eligible for a penalty leak adjustment the customer must have not received a leak letter for 2 or more consecutive months or can demonstrate there is a good faith effort to actively locate and fix leaks.
2. All leak(s) must be beyond the control of the owner, agents, tenants, contractors, or anyone occupying the property or using the property that could have reasonably foreseen such a possible leak.
3. The leak(s) cannot be the result of negligent, willful nor neglectful behavior.
4. The penalty leak adjustment is in the form of a bill credit in which the customer can request a refund check once the credit has been applied.
5. The Water Advisory Board will consider penalty leak adjustment amounts on a case-bycase basis. a. Up to 100% - First Leak
b. Up to 50% - Subsequent Leaks
6. Hardship Agreements may be used to pay any remaining penalties incurred as a result of a leak.
7. Proof that the repairs were completed must be included with all requests for a penalty leak adjustment. Examples include a copy of the plumber’s invoice or hardware store receipts showing items purchased or proof provided by the City that water use had returned to normal levels during subsequent months.
Agenda Item #13.2.