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MEMORANDUM RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CORY LINDER, DIRECTOR, RECREATION AND PARKS
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DATE: MAY 19, 2015
SUBJECT: MOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
CONTRACT RENEWAL
REVIEWED: DOUG WILLMORE, CITY MANAGER�r pw
Staff Coordinator: Katie Lozano, Administrative Analyst II — Recreation and Parks Department
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a 1 -year agreement extension in the amount of $185,000, with the Mountains
Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) for park ranger services.
BACKGROUND
Following the completion of the Preserve Trails Plan in 2008, the City decided to implement
park ranger services within the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. Park ranger services assist the
City to protect the Preserve habitat, educate the public regarding Preserve rules, and provide
measures of public safety.
The City began contracting with MRCA for ranger services in December 2009. City staff has
seen strong improvements in rules compliance in the Preserve since beginning contracting
with MRCA in 2009, and believes the City's Preserve benefits from their professionalism,
services, and coordination with other law enforcement and resource protection agencies. In
2014, the City entered into a one-year agreement with MRCA with 2 one-year extensions. The
contract expires June 30, 2015. Ranger services include public education and enforcement;
minor maintenance, such as clearing graffiti and litter and replacing missing trail marker
decals; and interpretive programming. Approximately 10% of the ranger contract is used for
interpretive programing, including the Junior Ranger Program, night hikes, and public
appearances and talks at events such as Whale of a Day, Annual Trails Day, and the City's
July 4th Celebration.
DISCUSSION
The proposed contract extension term is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. The contract
includes a total of 2,870 hours, which equates to approximately 50 patrol hours and 5
interpretive hours per week. The contract includes a 0.1 % hourly wage increase in
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accordance with the 2015 Annual Consumer Price Index. The contract includes 1.5 hours of
drive time per patrol, because the City is the furthest jurisdiction in which MRCA patrols;
rangers commute from Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Azuza, and Calabasas. This means an 8 -
hour patrol shift will be charged at 6.5 hours of patrol and 1.5 hours of drive time. Staff and
rangers feel the proposed hours allocation will continue to provide effective enforcement and
will enable staff and rangers to maintain the current level of popular interpretive programing.
The proposed contract also includes reciprocal indemnification provisions in sections 6.1 and
6.2.
If the agreement is approved, over the next year rangers will continue to conduct targeted
patrols during the week while maintaining full coverage on the weekends. Rangers work with
staff to vary their patrols based on Preserve usage, problem areas, and enforcement
concerns. Examples of factors that help determine how rangers patrol include high attendance
at the coast during nice weather and low tide, misuse hotspots, and trail misuse at popular
times of the day.
ALTERNATIVES
Council may choose not to contract with the MRCA for ranger services, or Council may direct
staff to research alternative methods to provide enforcement in the Palos Verdes Nature
Preserve.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Palos Verdes Nature Preserve continues to be a very popular destination, and use
continues to grow. Preserve management is changing from an emphasis on acquisition and
planning, to more active operational management. The City, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy (PVPLC), and MRCA rangers are working collaboratively to achieve rules
compliance and to protect the resource. This effort includes public education, enforcement,
signage, closing unauthorized trails, increased presence, volunteer and interpretive programs,
and collecting public input. While overall compliance is good, there is room for improvement.
Over the past few years, the management team has implemented several management tools
(rules signage, quarterly public meetings, and PVPLC's Volunteer Trail Watch and Rapid
Response Team Programs, and more). Some newer efforts include coordinating with the
Lomita Sheriff Department's volunteer horse -mounted patrol (the POSSE) for additional
presence, formation of the Abalone Cove Safety Task Force to address safety needs at the
Abalone Cove Beach Complex, the PVPLC has hired a full-time trails maintenance staff
member, PVPLC is working with a consultant and the City on a Preserve interpretive signage
plan to include monument and informational signage, and the management team is working on
public outreach on trail user group etiquette. In addition, City staff is also working with the
PVPLC on recommendations for improved operations and management, and will be bringing
recommendations before Council at a future date.
FISCAL IMPACT
The one-year agreement extension is in the approximate amount of $185,000 to cover July 1,
2015 through June 30, 2016. The FY 15-16 draft budget includes an allocation of
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approximately $185,000 in the Recreation Administration Program of the General Fund to
reflect the contract cost from July 2015 through June 2016.
Attachment: Agreement Amendment #1 (page 4)
Original MRCA Agreement (page 6)
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L jq First Amendment to Agreement between the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes and The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
This agreement is the first amendment ("Amendment") to the agreement between
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes ("CITY") and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation
Authority ("MRCA"), which became effective on July 1, 2014 ("Agreement').
Section 1. Section 2 of the Agreement, entitled Term of Agreement, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this agreement shall commence on
July 1, 2014 and shall expire on June 30, 2016. This agreement may be extended for one
additional term, upon the mutual written consent of both parties."
Section 2. Exhibit "A" of the Agreement is hereby amended by amending the
term set forth therein to read:
"Term of Agreement: July 1, 2014 — June 30, 2016"
Section 4_ Except as expressly amended by this Amendment, all of the other
provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as written in the
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as
of May 19, 2015.
Dated:
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDE$
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
This Agreement is made on this 11'tltay of June, 2014, by and between the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes, (hereinafter referred to as the °CITY") and the Mountains
Recreation and Conservation Authority (hereinafter referred to as "MRCA!').
RECITALS
A. The CITY proposes to contract for professional services as outlined below;
B. MRCA is willing to perform such services and has the necessary qualifications by
reason of experience, preparation, and organization to provide such services;
C. NOW, THEREFORE, the CITY and MRCA mutually agree as follows:
SERVICES. MRCA shall perform those services set forth in "Exhibit A," which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this agreement shall commence on
July 1, 2014 and shall expire on June 30, 2015. This agreement may be
extended for two additional one-year terms, upon the mutual written consent of
both parties.
3. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES. CITY agrees to compensate MRCA for the
services described in Exhibit A. MRCA shall be paid within thirty (30) days of
presentation of an invoice to the CITY for services performed to the CITY's
satisfaction. MRCA shall submit invoices quarterly describing the services
performed, the date services were performed, a description of reimbursable
costs, and any other information requested by the CITY.
4. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.
4.1. The CITY's Representative. Unless otherwise designated in writing,
Recreation and Parks Administrative Analyst Katie Lozano shall serve
as the CITY'S representative for the administration of the contract. All
activities performed by MRCA shall be coordinated with this person.
4.2. Manager -in -Charge. For MRCA, Senior Ranger Jewel Johnson shall
be in charge of all matters relating to this Agreement. The Manager -in -
Charge shall not be replaced without the written consent of the CITY.
4.3. Responsibilities of the CITY. The CITY shall provide all relevant
documentation in its possession to MRCA upon request, in order to
minimize duplication of efforts. The CITY's staff shall work with MRCA
as necessary to facilitate performance of the services.
4.4. Personnel. MRCA represents that it has or will secure at its own
expense all personnel required to perform the services under this
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Agreement. All of the services required under this Agreement will be
performed by MRCA or under its supervision, and all personnel
engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform such services. MRCA
reserves the right to determine the assignment of its own employees to
the performance of MRCA's services under this Agreement, but the
CITY reserves the right, for good cause, to require MRCA to exclude
any employee from performing services on the CITY's premises.
5. TERMINATION.
5.1. Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this
Agreement without cause and in its sole discretion at any time by giving
the other party thirty (30) days' prior written notice of such termination.
In the event of such termination, MRCA shall cease services as of the
date of termination and shall be compensated for services performed to
the CITY's satisfaction up to the date of termination.
5.2. Termination for Cause. All terms, provisions, and specifications of
this Agreement are material and binding, and failure to perform any
material portion of the work described herein shall be considered a
breach of this Agreement. Should the Agreement be breached in any
manner, and should MRCA fail to promptly cure such breach, the CITY
may, at its option, terminate the Agreement not less than five (5) days
after written notification is received by MRCA.
6. INDEMNIFICATION.
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6.1. CITY shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by MRCA, and
hold harmless MRCA, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers
from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including
without limitation reasonable attorney's fees, expert fees and all other
costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in
connection with a third party claim that is caused by the sole negligence
or willful misconduct of the CITY, and which does not arise from
MRCA's performance of work hereunder. Should MRCA in its
reasonable discretion find CITY'S legal counsel unacceptable, then
CITY shall reimburse the MRCA its costs of defense, including without
limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, expert fees and all other costs
and fees of litigation. CITY shall promptly pay any final judgment
rendered against MRCA (and its officers, officials, employees and
volunteers) covered by this indemnity obligation.
6.2. MRCA shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and
hold harmless CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers
--from a -ad -against ]a l alai.liiy,..lossrdamage,_expense, cost (including._
without limitation reasonable attorney's fees, expert fees and all other
costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in
connection with a third party claim related to MRCA's performance of
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work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations
contained in this AGREEMENT including negligence or willful
misconduct, except to the extent that such loss or damage is caused by
the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY. Should CITY in
its reasonable discretion find MRCA'S legal counsel unacceptable, then
MRCA shall reimburse the CITY its costs of defense, including without
limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, expert fees and all other costs
and fees of litigation. MRCA shall promptly pay any final judgment
rendered against the CITY (and its officers, officials, employees and
volunteers) covered by this indemnity obligation. It is expressly
understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be
as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of
California and will survive termination of this Agreement.
7. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
7.1. MRCA, at MRCA's own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain,
for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies:
7.1.1. Workers' Compensation Coverage. MRCA shall maintain
Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability
Insurance for its employees in accordance with the laws of the
State of California. In addition, MRCA shall require any and
every subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in
accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the
subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non-
renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies must be
received by the CITY at least thirty (30) days prior to such
change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of
subrogation against the CITY, its officers, agents, employees,
and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by
MRCA for City.
7.1.2. General Liability Coverage. MRCA shall maintain commercial
general liability insurance in an amount of not less than one
million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, for bodily injury,
personal injury, and property damage.
7.1.3. Automobile Liability Coverage. MRCA shall maintain
automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and
property damage for all owned, hired, and non -owned vehicles,
in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
combined single limit for each occurrence. If MRCA's
- employees witl use -personal autos in anywaynMhis project,-
MRCA
roject,MRCA shall obtain evidence of personal auto liability coverage
for each such person.
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7.2. Endorsements. All liability insurance policies shall be issued by
insurers that are authorized or admitted to do business in the State of
California possessing a Best's rating of no less than A -:VII. MRCA
agrees to have its insurers endorse the third party general liability
coverage required herein to include as additional insured's the CITY, its
officials, employees and agents, using standard ISO endorsement No.
CG 2010 with an edition prior to 1992 or similarly -worded endorsement.
MRCA also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do
likewise.
7.2.1. All coverage shall be considered primary insurance as respects
the CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees,
agents, and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the
CITY, including any self-insured retention the CITY may have,
shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not
contribute with this policy.
7.2.2. MRCA acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy
limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amounts
of coverage required. Any insurance proceeds available to the
CITY in excess of the limits and coverage required in this
agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be
available to the CITY.
7.2.3. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the CITY,
its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, or agents
regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and
agrees to require all subcontractors to do likewise. A Waiver of
Subrogation Endorsement in favor of the CITY is required.
7.2.4. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies
shall not affect coverage provided to the CITY, its elected or
appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.
7.2.5. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended,
voided or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty
(30) days' written notice has been submitted to the CITY and
approved of in writing, except in the case of cancellation, for
which ten (10) days' written notice shall be provided.
7.2.6. MRCA agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim
or loss against MRCA arising out of the work performed under
this agreement. CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such
- - Notice; but -has the right,('butmotthe duty) to-monitorthe_.-
handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve
CITY.
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7.3. CITY may include such amounts as damages in any action against
Owner for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages
incurred by City due to the breach."
7.4. Certificates of Insurance. MRCA shall provide certificates of
insurance to the CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required
herein. Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the CITY on or
before commencement of performance of this Agreement. Current
certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the CITY at all times
during the term of this Agreement. MRCA shall provide written evidence
of current automobile coverage to comply with the automobile
insurance requirement.
7.5. Failure to Procure Insurance. Failure on the part of MRCA to procure
or maintain required insurance shall constitute a material breach of
contract under which the CITY may terminate this Agreement pursuant
to Section 5.2 above.
8. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING. The parties recognize that a
substantial inducement to the CITY for entering into this Agreement is the
professional reputation, experience, and competence of MRCA. Assignments
of any or all rights, duties, or obligations of MRCA under this Agreement will
be permitted only with the express consent of the CITY. MRCA shall not
subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement
without the written authorization of the CITY. If the CITY consents to such
subcontract, MRCA shall be fully responsible to the CITY for all acts or
omissions of the subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any
contractual relationship between the CITY and subcontractor nor shall it create
any obligation on the part of the CITY to pay or to see to the payment of any
monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise is required by
law.
9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CODES, ORDINANCES, AND REGULATIONS.
MRCA shall use the standard of care in its profession to comply with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
9.1. Taxes. MRCA agrees to pay all required taxes on MRCA's net income
under this Agreement, and to indemnify and hold the CITY harmless
from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted
against the CITY by reason of the independent contractor relationship
created by this Agreement. CITY, unless exempt, is responsible for all
sales and use tax applicable to the services provided hereunder. In the
event that the CITY is audited by any Federal or State agency
regarding the independent contractor status of MRCA and the audit in
any waTfails-to sastain-the-ralidityof--a-w-hcrfly-independent contractor_-_
relationship between the CITY and MRCA, then MRCA agrees to
reimburse the CITY for all costs, including accounting and attorneys'
fees, arising out of such audit and any appeals relating thereto.
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9.2. Workers' Compensation Law. MRCA shall fully comply with the
workers' compensation law regarding MRCA and MRCA's employees.
MRCA further agrees to indemnify and hold the CITY harmless from
any failure of MRCA to comply with applicable workers' compensation
laws. The CITY shall have the right to offset against the amount of any
compensation due to MRCA under this Agreement any amount due to
the CITY from MRCA as a result of MRCA's failure to promptly pay to
the CITY any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this
Section.
9.3. Licenses, MRCA represents and warrants to the CITY that it has all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance, and approvals of
whatsoever nature which are legally required of MRCA to practice its
profession. MRCA represents and warrants to the CITY that MBCA
shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times
during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, insurance, and
approvals which are legally required of MRCA to practice its profession.
MRCA shall maintain a City of Rancho Palos Verdes business license,
if required under CITY ordinance.
10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. MRCA confirms that it has no financial,
contractual, or other interest or obligation that conflicts with or is harmful to
performance of its obligations under this Agreement. MRCA shall not during
the term of this Agreement knowingly obtain such an interest or incur such an
obligation, nor shall it employ or subcontract with any person for performance
of this Agreement who has such incompatible interest or obligation.
11. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.
MBCA represents and agrees that it does not and will not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or
opinion, medical condition, or pregnancy or pregnancy -related condition.
MRCA will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and
that employees are treated during employment without regard to
their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, political affiliation or opinion, medical condition, or pregnancy or
pregnancy -related condition. Such action shall include, but not be limited to
the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or
recruitment advertising; layoffs or termination; rates of pay or other forms of
compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. MRCA
agrees to include in all solicitations or advertisements for employment and to
post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for
employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination
clause.
12. RECORDS AND AUDITS. MRCA shall maintain accounts and records,
including personnel, property, and financial records, adequate to identify and
account for all costs pertaining to this Agreement and such other records as
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may be deemed necessary by the CITY or any authorized representative. All
records shall be made available at the request of the CITY, with reasonable
notice, during regular business hours, and shall be retained by MRCA for a
period of three years after the expiration of this Agreement.
13. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. It is understood and agreed that the CITY
shall own all final documents and other work product of MRCA, except
MRCA's notes and work papers, which pertain to the work performed under
this Agreement. The CITY shall have the sole right to use such materials in its
discretion and without further compensation to MRCA, but any re -use of such
documents by the CITY on any other project without prior written consent of
MRCA shall be at the sole risk of the CITY. MRCA shall at its sole expense
provide all such documents to the CITY upon request.
14. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. MRCA is and shall at all times remain as to
the CITY a wholly independent contractor. Neither the CITY nor any of its
agents shall have control over the conduct of MRCA or any of MRCA's
employees or agents, except as herein set forth. MRCA shall not at any time
or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any
manner agents or employees of the CITY. MRCA shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of the CITY or otherwise act on
behalf of the CITY as an agent.
15. NOTICE. All Notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be in
writing, and shall be deemed made when delivered to the applicable party's
representative as provided in this Agreement. Additionally, such notices may
be given to the respective parties at the following addresses, or at such other
addresses as the parties may provide in writing for this purpose.
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Such notices shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when
mailed forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. mail, first-class postage
prepaid, and addressed to the party at its applicable address.
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Attention:
Administrative Analyst Katie Lozano
MRCA:
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Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
Los Angeles River Center & Gardens
570 West Avenue Twenty -Six, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Attention:
Senior Ranger Jewel Johnson
16. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; MODIFICATION. This Agreement supersedes any
and all other agreements, either oral or written, between the parties, and
contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties. Each party
to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements,
promises, or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by any party, or
anyone acting on behalf of any party that are not embodied herein. Any
agreement, statement, or promise not contained in the Agreement, and any
modification to the Agreement, will be effective only if signed by both parties.
18. WAIVER. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not
constitute a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any
other provision under this agreement. Payment of any invoice by the CITY
shall not constitute a waiver of the CITY's right to obtain correction or
replacement of any defective or noncompliant work product.
19. EXECUTION. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each
of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become
binding upon the parties when at least one copy hereof shall have been
signed by both parties hereto. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be
necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
20. AUTHORITY TO ENTER AGREEMENT. MRCA has all requisite power and
authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform this
Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this
Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement
and to bind each respective party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
17tH day of June, 2014.
ATTEST:
Carla Morreale, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Scope of Services:
Term of Agreement: July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
MRCA will provide up to 50 hours per week of Ranger patrol and other duties assigned
in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. Rangers will enforce the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes Ordinances and/or MRCA Ordinances to provide park and resource protection
for these properties at the direction of the City. Special directed patrols, administrative
and court related expenses are included within the contract hours or shall be billed
separately at the direction of the City. Emergency callouts, over and above the routine
patrol hours are billed at actual costs. MRCA may bill the City for 1.5 hours of drive
time per ranger shift. Rangers carry firefighting equipment in their vehicles to
extinguish small fires. Maintenance duties will include trash removal, graffiti removal,
and abatement of minor hazards. MRCA will provide a total of 750 hours of Ranger -led
interpretative programs per year. The hours include, but are not limited to the
development, preparation, and delivery of interpretative programs.
Compensation:
The City agrees to compensate MRCA for services rendered based on an Hourly Rate
of $63.59, including vehicle and related personnel expenses. Based upon an average
of 55 hours of services per week, the Maximum Annual Fee shall be $185,000 for the
year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.
If this contract is extended beyond June 30, 2015, as provided in Section 2, the Hourly
Rate shall be adjusted, effective July 1, 2015, and July 1, 2016, based upon the annual
change of the Consumer Price Index, All Items, for All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles -
Riverside -Orange County as published by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics for February 2015 and February 2016, respectively.
Fuel Surcharge:
In the event retail gas prices exceed $4.00 per gallon on any Monday of a week during
the term of this Agreement, as determined in accordance with the weekly retail gas
price, Gasoline - All Grades, Los Angeles area, as published by the US Energy
Information Administration, MRCA may elect to impose a weekly fuel surcharge for that
week as follows:
retail gasofim- -prices--(-Gasoaine Al l Gradeq exceeds. $ 4.00........ $15.00
When weekly retail gasoline prices (Gasoline - All Grades) exceeds $4.50........$30.00
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When weekly retail gasoline prices (Gasoline - All Grades) exceeds $5.50........$45.00
Billing: The MRCA will invoice on a quarterly basis, providing status
reports
with each payment request.
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