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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGMT - Mastrosimone,Vince (Director of Public Works) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES THIS Agreement ( "AGREEMENT ") is entered into September 5, 2007, by and between the City of Seal Beach ( "CITY ") and Vince Mastrosimone ( "CONSULTANT "). RECITALS A. CITY desires to contract with CONSULTANT to perform the services of Interim Director of Public Works until such time the CITY appoints a Director of Public Works. B. CONSULTANT represents that he is qualified to perform the duties and responsibilities of Interim Director of Public Works. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained the parties agree as follows: 1. Duties. CONSULTANT shall perform the functions and duties of the Director of Public Works as specified in the Seal Beach City Charter and other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as may be, from time to time, assigned to CONSULTANT (collectively "Services "). The CITY recognizes and understands that CONSULTANT is not an engineer and will not provide engineering services. CONSULTANT agrees not to perform services for other entities while this AGREEMENT is in effect without the prior written approval of the Seal Beach City Council. In addition, if requested, CONSULTANT shall use his best efforts to assist the CITY in locating and hiring a qualified Director of Public Works. 2. Hours. CITY and the CONSULTANT shall mutually determine the hours of service provided by CONSULTANT. 3. Commencement and Termination. CONSULTANT shall commence the Services on September 5, 2007. The CITY may terminate this AGREEMENT at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. CONSULTANT may terminate this AGREEMENT at any time, with or without cause upon ten days prior written notice to CITY. CONSULTANT shall be paid for all Services performed through the effective date of termination. 4. Compensation. CITY shall pay CONSULTANT at a per hour rate of $75.00. CONSULTANT shall invoice the CITY monthly for services provided and reimbursable expenses. 5. Expenses. CITY shall reimburse CONSULTANT for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his official duties that are supported by expense receipts in accordance with AB 1234 and any applicable City ordinances, resolutions, rules, policies or procedures. PSA Interim public works director (2) Page 1 of 3 • • 6. CONSULTANT'S Responsibility for Contributions, Payments, or Withholding. CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible for all contributions, payments, or withholdings normally made on behalf of an employee including but not limited to, state and federal income taxes, federal social security contributions, California State disability insurance taxes, and unemployment insurance contributions. CONSULTANT agrees to pay all required taxes on amounts paid to CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT, and to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against CITY by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with applicable workers' compensation laws. CONSULTANT shall be considered an independent contractor of CITY and shall not be entitled to the benefits provided by CITY to its employees, including but not limited to workers' compensation insurance, health /medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, deferred compensation, disability insurance, unemployment insurance, retirement contribution, sick leave, vacation leave or similar benefits. 7. Relationship Between the Parties. CONSULTANT is, and shall at all times remain as to CITY, a wholly independent contractor. CONSULTANT shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of CITY. CONSULTANT may act as an agent of CITY only to the extent necessary to perform the duties and obligations required herein. Neither CITY nor any of its agents shall have control over the means of service or means of production of CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that he /she is an employee of CITY, provided, however, that nothing contained in this provision shall be construed or interpreted so as to deprive CONSULTANT of any and all defenses or immunities available to public officials acting in their official capacities. 8. Insurance. CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain in effect a policy of automobile insurance for use of his private vehicle. Such insurance shall not be subject to cancellation, modification or lapse without CITY first receiving ten days advance written notice. 9. Mutual Indemnity. A. CITY agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CONSULTANT from and against any and all claims, actions, proceedings, suits, or damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, resulting from physical harm or damage to persons or property which harm arise out of or is in any way caused by the acts, omissions, negligence or misconduct of CITY, its officials, officers, agents or other CONSULTANTS. PSA Interim public works director (2) Page 2 of 3 - • B. CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and CONSULTANTS against any claims, actions, proceedings, suits, or damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, resulting from physical harm or damage to persons or property which harm arises out of or is in any way caused by the acts, omissions, negligence or misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, agents or CONSULTANTS. C. The provisions of this Mutual Indemnity Clause (Section 9) shall survive the termination or expiration of this AGREEMENT. 10. This AGREEMENT shall constitute the entire AGREEMENT between the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this AGREEMENT as of the day and year first above written. CITY CONSULTANT By: 451111114-1.-. David Carmany Vince Mas osimone City Manager ATTEST: / AI 44 in a Devine, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Quinn Barrow, City Attorney PSA Interim public works director (2) Page 3 of 3