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Consultants in Planning, Engineering, Architecture,
Construction Management, and Related Services
June 30, 1999
Sharon Prete
City of Round Rock
221 E. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
RE: Contract for Consulting Services —
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks,
Recreation, and Open Space Plan
Dear Sharon:
Attached are two original copies of the subject contract executed by Carter & Burgess. Upon
signature by the City please return one fully executed copy to my attention.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these services and look forward to working with you
and the City on this important project.
Yours truly,
C1ifDavis, PE��
Principal
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Carter ® Burgess
Consultants in Planning, Engineering, Architecture,
Construction Management, and Related Services
Yune 30, 1999
Si ro n Prete
City of Round. Rock
221 E. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
RE: Contract for Consulting Services —
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks,
Recreation, and Open Space Plan
Dear Sharon:
Attached are two origmal copies of the subject contract executed by Carter & Burgess. Upon
signature by the City please return one fully executed copy to my attention_
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these services and look forward to working with you
and the City on this important project.
Yours truly,
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CliftDavis, PE�
Principal
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
Contract No.
THIS CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ( "Contract ") is made by and between the
City of Round Rock, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock, Texas 78664, hereinafter called "City" and
Carter - Burgess, Inc., having its principal business address at Suite 200, Barton Oaks Plaza V, 901
South MoPac Expressway, Austin., Texas 78746, hereinafter called "Consultant" for the purpose
of contracting for consulting services for the development of the Round Rock Comprehensive
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.
ARTICLE 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY
The City will furnish items and perform those services for fulfillment of the Contract as
identified in Attachment A - Services to be Provided by the City, attached hereto and made a part
of this Contract.
The Consultant shall perform those consulting services for fulfillment of the Contract as
identified in Attachment B - Services to be Provided by the Consultant, attached hereto and made
a part of this Contract.
The Consultant shall prepare a schedule of work identified as Attachment C - Work
Schedule, attached hereto and made a part of this Contract. The Work Schedule shall contain a
complete schedule so that the Consultant's Scope of Services under this Contract can be
accomplished within the specified time and contract cost. The Work Schedule will provide specific
work sequence and definite review times by the City and the Consultant of the work performed.
If the review time should take longer than shown on the work schedule, through no fault of the
Consultant, additional contract time will be authorized by the City through a supplemental
agreement if requested by a timely written request from the Consultant and approved by the City.
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ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
ARTICLE 3
CONTRACT PERIOD
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After execution of this Contract, the Consultant shall not proceed with the work outlined
under Article 2 until authorized in writing by the City to proceed as provided in Article 6. This
Contract shall terminate at the close of business on March 31, 2000 unless extended by written
supplemental agreement duly executed by the Consultant and the City prior to the date of
termination, as provided in Article 11 - Supplemental Agreements, or otherwise terminated as
provided in Article 19 - Termination. Any work performed or cost incurred after the date of
termination shall be ineligible for reimbursement.
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The Consultant shall notify the City in writing as soon as possible if it determines, or
reasonably anticipates, that the work under this Contract cannot be completed before the
termination date, and the City may, at its sole discretion, extend the contract period by timely
supplemental agreement as provided in Article 11 - Supplemental Agreements. The Consultant
shall allow adequate time for review and approval of the request for time extension by the City
prior to expiration of this Contract.
ARTICLE 4
COMPENSATION
The City shall pay and the Consultant agrees to accept the lump sum amount shown below
as full compensation for the consulting services to be performed under this Contract.
The lump sum amount payable under this Contract without modification of the Contract is
j i; as shown in Attachment D - Fee Schedule. The lump sum amount payable may
be revised by supplemental agreement in the event of a change in scope, additional complexity from
that originally anticipated or character of work as authorized by the City,
The Consultant shall prepare and submit to the City monthly progress reports in sufficient
detail to support the progress of the work and in support of invoice requesting monthly payment.
Any preferred format will be identified in Attachment B. Satisfactory progress of work shall be
maintained as a condition of payment.
The fee may be adjusted if additional work is approved by supplemental agreement and
performed by the Consultant.
ARTICLE 5
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payments to the Consultant for services rendered will be made while work is in progress.
The Consultant will prepare and submit to the City, no more frequently than once per month, a
progress report stating the percent completion of the work accomplished during the billing period
and to date, and one original and one copy of a certified invoice in a form acceptable to the City).
Payment of the lump sum fee will be in proportion to the percent completion of the work tasks
identified in Attaehtuent 1] - Fee Schedule. Upon receipt and approval of each statement, the City
shall pay the amount which is due and payable within thirty (30) days. The City shall reserve the
right to withhold payment pending verification of satisfactory work performed. The Consultant
must submit adequate proof to the City that the task was completed.
The certified statements shall show the total amount earned to the date of submission and
the amount due and payable as of the date of the current statement. Final payment does not relieve
the Consultant of the responsibility of correcting any errors and/or omissions resulting from its
negligence.
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ARTICLE 6
NOTICE TO PROCEED
The City will issue a written authorization to proceed with the work identified in the scope
of services. The City shall not be responsible for actions by the Consultant or any costs incurred
by the Consultant relating to additional work not included in. Attachment B - Services to be
Provided by the Consultant.
ARTICLE 7
PROGRESS
The Consultant shall, from time to time during the progress of the work, confer with the
City. The Consultant shall prepare and present such information as may be pertinent and
necessary, or as may be requested by the City, in order to evaluate features of the work.
At the request of the City or the Consultant, conferences shall be provided at the
Consultant's office, the office of the City, or at other locations designated by the City. These
conferences shall also include evaluation of the Consultant's services and work when requested
by the City.
Should the City determine that the progress in production of work does not satisfy the
Work Schedule, the City shall review the work Schedule with the Consultant to determine
corrective action needed.
The Consultant shall promptly advise the City in writing of events which have a significant
impact upon the progress of the work, including:
(1) problems, delays, adverse conditions which will materially affect the ability to attain
program objectives, prevent the meeting of time schedules and goals, or preclude the
attainment of project work units by established time periods; this disclosure will be
accompanied by statement of the action taken, or contemplated, and any City
assistance needed to resolve the situation; and
(2) favorable developments or events which enable meeting the work schedule goals
sooner than anticipated.
Should the City desire to suspend the work, but not terminate the Contract, this may be
done by thirty (30) calendar days verbal notification followed by written confirmation from the
City to that effect. The thirty day notice may be waived in writing by both parties. The work may
be reinstated and resumed in full force and effect within sixty (60) days of receipt of written notice
from the City to resume the work. The sixty day notice may be waived in writing by both parties.
If the City suspends the work, the contract period as determined in Article 3 is not affected
and the Contract will terminate on the date specified unless the Contract is amended.
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ARTICLE 8
SUSPENSION
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The City assumes no liability for work performed or costs incurred prior to the date
authorized by the City to begin work, during periods when work is suspended, or subsequent to
the contract completion date.
ARTICLE 9
ADDITIONAL WORK
If the Consultant is of the opinion that any work it has been directed to perform is beyond
the scope of this Contract and constitutes extra work, it shall promptly notify the City in writing.
In the event the City finds that such work does constitute extra work and exceeds the maximum
amount payable, the City shall so advise the Consultant and a written supplemental agreement will
be executed between the parties as provided in Article 11. The Consultant shall not perform any
proposed additional work or incur any additional costs prior to the execution, by both parties, of
a supplemental agreement. The City shall not be responsible for actions by the Consultant or any
costs incurred by the Consultant relating to additional work not directly associated with the
performance of the work authorized in this Contract or as amended.
ARTICLE 1.0
CHANGES IN WORK
If the City finds it necessary to request changes to previously satisfactorily completed work
or parts thereof which involve changes to the original scope of services or character of work under
the Contract, the Consultant shall make such revisions if requested and as directed by the City.
This will be considered as additional work and paid for as specified under Article 9 - Additional
Work.
The Consultant shall make such revisions to the work authorized in this Contract which
has been completed as are necessary to correct errors appearing therein, when required to do so
by the City. No additional compensation shall be paid for this work.
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ARTICLE 11
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS
The terms of this Contract may be modified by supplemental agreement if the City
determines that there has been a significant change in (1) the scope, complexity or character of
the service to be performed; or (2) the duration of the work. Additional compensation, if
appropriate, , chali be identified as provided in Article 4.
Any supplemental agreement must be executed by both parties within the contract period
specified in Article 3 - Contract Period.
It is understood and agreed that no claim for extra work done or materials furnished shall
be made by the Consultant until full execution of the supplemental agreement and authorization
to proceed is granted by the City. The City reserves the right to withhold payment pending
verification of satisfactory work performed.
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ARTICLE 12
OW1NERSITP OF DOCUMENTS
All data, basic slmtches, charts, calculations, plans, specifications, and other documents
created or collected under the terms of this Contract are the exclusive property of the City and
shall be furnished to the City upon request. All documents prepared by the Consultant and all
documents furnished to the Consultant by the City shall be delivered to the City upon completion
or termination of this Contract. The Consultant, at its own expense, may retain copies of such
documents or any other data which it has furnished the City under this Contract. Release of
information shall be in conformance with the Texas Open Records Act.
ARTICLE 13
PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
The Consultant shall furnish, and maintain, at its own expense, quarters for the
performance of all services, and adequate and sufficient personnel and equipment to perform the
services as required. All employees of the Consultant shall have such knowledge and experience
as will enable them to perform the duties assigned to them. Any employee of the Consultant who,
in the opinion of the City, is incompetent, or whose conduct becomes detrimental to the work,
shall immediately be removed from association with the project when so instructed by the City.
The Consultant certifies that it presently has adequate qualified personnel in its employment for
performance of the services required under this Contract, or will be able to obtain such personnel
from sources other than the City.
ARTICLE 14
SUBCONTRACTING
The Consultant shall not assign, subcontract or transfer any portion of the work under this
Contract without prior written approval funs the City. All subcontracts shall include the
provisions required in this Contract and shall be approved as to form, in writing, by the City prior
to work being performed under the subcontract.
No subcontract relieves the Consultant of any responsibilities under this Contract.
ARTICLE 15
EVALUATION OF WORK
The City and any authorized representatives, shall have the right at all reasonable times
to review or otherwise evaluate the work performed or being performed hereunder and the
premises in which it is being performed. If any review or evaluation is made on the premises of
the Consultant or a subprovider, the Consultant shall provide and require its subproviders to
provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the City
representatives in the performance of their duties.
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ARTICLE 16
SUBMISSION OF REPORTS
All applicable study reports shall be submitted in preliminary form for approval by the
City before final report is issued. The City's comments on the Consultant's preliminary report will
be addressed in the final report.
ARTICLE 17
VIOLATION OF CONTRACT TERMS/BREACH OF CONTRACT
Violation of Contract terms or breach of contract by the Consultant shall be grounds for
termination of the Contract and any increased cost arising from the Consultant's default, breach
of contract or violation of contract terms shall be paid by the Consultant,
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ARTICLE 18
TERMINATION
The Contract may be terminated before the stated termination date by any of the following
conditions.
(1) By mutual agreement and consent, in writing of both parties.
(2) By the City by notice in writing to the Consultant as a consequence of failure by
the Consultant to perform the services set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.
(3) By either party, upon the failure of the other party to fulfill its obligations as set
forth herein.
(4) By the City for reasons of its own and not subject to the mutual consent of the
Consultant upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice to the Consultant.
(5) By satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described herein.
Should the City terminate this Contract as herein provided, no fees other than fees due and
payable at the time of termination shall thereafter be paid to the Consultant. In determining the
value of the work performed by the Consultant prior to termination, the City shall be the sole
judge. Compensation for work at termination will be based on a percentage of the work
completed at that time. Should the City terminate this Contract under (4) of the paragraph
identified above, the amount charged during the thirty (30) day notice period shall not exceed the
amount charged during the preceding thirty (30) days_
If the Consultant defaults in the performance of this Contract or if the City terminates this
Contract for fault on the part of the Consultant, the City will give consideration to the actual costs
incurred by the Consultant in performing the work to the date of default, the amount of work
required which was satisfactorily completed to date of default, the value of the work which is
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usable to the City, the cost to the City of employing another firm to complete the work required
and the time required to do so, and other factors which affect the value to the City of the work
performed at the time of default.
The termination of this Contract and payment of an amount in settlement as prescribed
above shall extinguish all rights, duties, and obligations of the City and the Consultant under this
Contract, except the obligations set forth in Article 1g,' this Contract. If the termination of this
Contract is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its contract obligations, the City may take
over the project and prosecute the work to completion. In such case, the Consultant shall be liable
to the City for any additional cost occasioned the City.
The Consultant shall be responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative
issues arising out of the procurement made by the Consultant in support of the scope of services
under this Contract.
The Consultant shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, statutes,
codes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any court, or
administrative bodies or tribunals in any manner affecting the performance of this Contract,
including, without limitation, worker's compensation laws, minimum and maximum salary and
wage statutes and regulations, and licensing laws and regulations. When required. the Consultant
shall Ruttish the City with satisfactory proof of its compliance therewith.
The Consultant shall save harmless the City and its officers and employees from all claims
and liability due to activities of itself, its agents, or employees, performed under this Contract and
which are caused by or result from error, omission, or negligent act of the Consultant or of any
person employed by the Consultant. The Consultant shall also save harmless the City from any
and all expense, including, but not limited to, attorney fees which may be incurred by the City
in litigation or otherwise resisting said claim or liabilities which may be imposed on the City as .
a result of such activities by the Consultant, its agents, or employees.
The Consultant shall be responsible for the accuracy of its work and shall promptly make
necessary revisions or corrections resulting from its errors, omissions, or negligent acts without
compensation. The Consultant's responsibility for all questions arising from design errors and/or
omissions will be determined by the City. The Consultant will not be relieved of the responsibility
for subsequent correction of any such errors or omissions or for clarification of any ambiguities
until after the construction phase of the project has been completed.
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ARTICLE 19
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
ARTICLE 20
INDEMNIFICATION
ARTICLE 21
CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITY
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ARTICLE 22
INSPECTION OF CONSULTANT'S BOOKS AND RECORDS
AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
The City shall have the exclusive right to examine the books and records of the Consultant
for the purpose of checking the amount of work performed by the Consultant at the time of
contract termination. The Consultant shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting
records and other evidence pertaining to cost incurred and shall make such materials available at
its office during the contract period and for flour (4) years from the date of final payment under
this Contract or until pending litigation has been completely and fully resolved, whichever occurs
last. Tne City or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any and all books,
dots, papers and records of the Consultant which are directly pertinent to this Contract for
the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.
ARTICLE 23
COPYRIGHTS
The City shall have the royalty free, nonexclusive and irrevocable right to reproduce,
publish or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use any reports developed by the Consultant
for governmental purposes.
ARTICLE 24
COMPUTER GRAPHICS FILES
The Consultant agrees to comply with the Special Provision "Computer Graphics Files for
Document and Information Exchange," if determined by the City to be applicable to this Contract
and if so stated in Attachment B and attached hereto.
ARTICLE 25
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The Consultant, and the City, do hereby bind themselves, their successors, executors,
administrators and assigns to each other party of this agreement and to the successors, executors,
administrators, and assigns of such other party in respect to all covenants of this Contract. The
Consultant shall not assign, subcontract or transfer its interest in this Contract without the prior
written consent of the City.
ARTICLE 26
SEVERABILITY
In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this Contract shall for any
reason, be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality,
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or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof and this Contract shall be construed
as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
ARTICLE 27
PRIOR CONTRACT SUPERSEDED
This Contract constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes
any prior understandings or written or oral contracts between the parties respecting the subject
matter defined herein.
ARTICLE 28
NOTICES
All notices to either party by the other required under this Contract shall be personally
delivered or mailed to such party at the following respective address:
with copy to:
City of Round Rock
Attn.: City Manager
221 E. Main St.
Round Rock, TX 78664
Stephan L. Sheets
City Attorney
309 E. Main St.
Round Rock, Texas 78664
CAR _ B S, INC.
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P. CT n Davis, Vice president
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Attn.: Kevin Conner
Suite 200, Barton Oaks Plaza V
901 S. MoPac Expressway
Austin, Texas 78746
ARTICLE 33
SIGNATORY WARRANTY
The undersigned signatory or signatories for the Consultant hereby represent and warrant
that the signatory is an officer of the organizatjon for which he or she has executed this Contract
and that he or she has full and complete authority to enter into this Contract on behalf of the firm.
The above - stated representations and warranties are made for the purpose of inducing the City to
enter into this Contract.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City and the Consultant have executed these presents in duplicate.
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CITY OF ROUND ROCK
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Robert A. Stluka, Jr., Mayor
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Services to be Provided by the City
Attachment B - Services to be Provided by the Consultant
Attachment C - Work Schedule, if applicable
Attachment D - Fee Schedule
Attachment B - , ' Triz.pas
Attachment F - Supplemental Work Authorizations, if applicable
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EXHIBIT "A"
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1. Round Rock will provide Carter & Burgess, Inc. with digital base information
depicting planimetric features including, but not limited to the following: streets,
buildings, topography, drainage ways, and vegetative cover. This digital
information will be provided in a MicroStation DGN format. The data will be
used for planning purposes and is not intended for engineering design.
2. The Planning Department has current Arclnfo GIS files for the City, and the Public
Works Department has the same files in AutoCAD. The City will furnish those
electronic files to Carter & Burgess.
3. The City will provide Carter & Burgess, Inc. inventory and analysis data including:
Public park and recreation areas owned and leased by the City including a complete
facility inventory. The inventory in the 1987 Plan is adequate, but needs to be
expandedto include specific amounts of development (Le. number of benches,
fountains, etc). The existing facilities can then be more precisely measured against
other park standards.
• Joint use facilities with the City and the Round Rock Independent School District.
• Sites identified by the City for preservation or conservation of natural areas.
• Existing recreation programs offered by the City.
Number of teams and individuals participating in each association and
projected growth.
• Facilities used by each Association
• Existing non City - sponsored Recreation Sports Associations and Organizations:
• Number of teams and individuals participating in each association and
projected growth.
• Facilities used by each Association.
• Inventory of other known public and private park and recreation opportunities in
Round Rock.
• Copies of previously prepared Parks, Recreation, and Open Space plan as well as
other planning documents that are relevant.
• Parks and recreation statistics from the adjacent communities of Cedar Park,
Pflugervillc, Georgetown, and Taylor.
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Exhibit "A"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June 21, 1999
4. The City will provide demographic information to Carter & Burgess. This demographic
information will include:
• Population distribution, and projected changes from present to 2020.
• Demographic factors o£ age, income, gender, education, ethnicity and projected
changes from present to 2020.
5, The City will schedule and conduct the six (6) Systematic Development of Informed
Consent (SDIC) meetings with the stakeholder groups. Carter & Burgess will attend
the meetings to take notes on the input.
6. National Service Research (NSR) will provide a written survey based upon input
received from the SDIC meetings. The City will be responsible for the
distribution of the survey by mail The City will do the random computer selection
of the households to be included in the mail -out survey. A return address to NSR shall be
included in the mail-cut.
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONSULTANT:
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Carter & Burgess, Inc. will provide professional planning and landscape architectural design
services for the preparation of a comprehensive parks, recreation and open space master plan
for the City of Round Rock. We will perform the scope of the work in two primary phases:
1. Phase 1 includes the Inventory /Market Analysis.
2. Phan 11 consists of the preparation of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master
Plan. As an additional expertise for the market research work involved in Phase I,
Carter & Burgess, Inc. will retain the services of National Service Research (NSR) as a
subconsultant.
Carter & Burgess, Inc. has prepared this scope of work based upon a meeting with Sharon
Prete of the Round Rock Parks and Recreation. We understand that the City of Round Rock
would like the comprehensive park master plan for its corporate limits completed in atime
period not to exceed nine (9) months, depending upon public input process. Carter & Burgess
will provide two(2) unbound originals of the Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Master Plan Document at the completion of the project.
The City will form an Advisory Committee, which could include up to 15 key stakeholders
from various positions within the community fabric such as athletic organivations, civic
organizations, industry leaders, City staff, and the Chamber of Commerce. Sharon Prete, the
Parks and Recreation Director, will direct the Master Plan effort.
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
ARKE i.YSIS
A. Base Map Preparation
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Create a base map, sing information provided by the City, depicting locations of existing
parks, facilities, open space, green belts, and other information useful in describing recreation
opportunities in the City of Round Rock.
B. Inventory /Supply
a. Meet with the Parks Director and other City staff to outline the project, the schedule,
and the team effort between Carter & Burgess and City staff, and confirm and further
define the goals and objectives for the parks, recreational facilities, and open spaces in
Round Rock.
b. Obtain inventory information provided by the City. Perform a citywide facility tour
to identify the existing and potential parks and recreation resources, facilities, and
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Exhibit "B"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parr, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June 21, 1999
programs provided to the citizens of the community. Refer to Exhibit A for
information that the City will provide to the Consultant.
C. Population A nalysis
From the information provided by tell City of Round Rock, the Consultant will prepare the
following:
1. The completion of a population analysis concentrating on the factors of growth,
distribution, and projected cl,anges.
2. The completion of a demographic analysis concentrating on the factors of age, income,
gender, education, ethnicity, and projected changes.
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E.
Evaluate the City of Round Rock' current conditions of parks and recreation resources as
compared to the National Recreation and Parks Association's (NAPA) published guidelines to
determine the park, recreation, and open space needs of the community.
1. Determine park standards that will apply to the Round Rock community.
2. Evaluate adjacent communities' park resources compared against the City of Round
Rock. Review these communities for regional facilities that affect the Round Rock
community needs.
3. Compare existing acre-ages and facilities to established standards and determine the
present and future needs of the community.
4. Examine e xistin g resources of the community for open space, parks, and recreation
facilities, and define how these resources can be better utilized.
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1. Gather information from individuals, associations, clubs and organizations through a
meeting with the Key Stakeholder group, two (2) public hearings, a Systematic
Development of Informed Consent process, and a mail -out survey to determine what
types of facilities and recreation opportunities specific portions of the population
want.
The Systematic Development of Informed Consent (SDIC) is a methodical process for
gaining public consensus that the City of Round Rock has adopted. This process will
be managed by the City, and will consist of a series of informal meetings with
stakeholder groups identified by the City. The City will notify the relevant groups
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Exhibit "13"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June21, 1999
and conduct these meetings. For the purposes of this contract, it is anticipated that the
the stakeholder meetings will be not exceed six (6) meetings. These will be attended by
Carter & Burgess.
Input from these stakeholder meetings will form the basis for the mail-out survey.
The mailing will be done by the City with a return address to NSR. Based upon our
past experience, the response rate is anticipated to be between 4% and 10 %.
2. Meet with Key Stakeholders and City staff to identify stakeholder groups for the
SDIC, questionnaire design, and forum for public meeting. The Needs Assessment
obtained through public involvement will focus upon the city parks and recreation
facility users/non- users, neighborhood associations, community leaders, and public
and semi - public recreation providers.
3. Conduct the SDIC process and the mail -out survey to complete a community Needs
Assessment. The following steps will be used to solicit community input.
a. The City will schedule and conduct the six (6) SDIC meetings with the
stakeholder groups. Carter & Burgess will attend these meetings to take notes
on the input.
b. Hold two (2) advertised public meetings for the City's entire geographical area.
Obtain citiz input and priorities for parks and recreation facilities.
(1) The first public meeting to be held before the survey distribution is
designed to obtain citi7enr' input in addition to the focus groups.
(2) The second public mcet will be held to review the Preliminary
Master Plan after initial submission to the City.
c. Conduct quantitative mail -out survey.
(1)
(2)
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Survey Design - NSR will design a brief, yet concise, survey document
inclose coordination with the client based on goals, objectives, and
SDIC stakeholder group findings. The survey will be tested before
implementation and approved by the client,
Survey Distribution - Before distributing the surveys, NSR and the
City will establish the number of households for questionnaire
re
distribution. The City will do the random computer selection of the
households. The survey document will need to be printed to include a
business reply so that citizens can easily respond to the survey. NSR
will be responsible for the business reply permit. The printing and
distribution will be the responsibility of the City. Drop boxes at City
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Exhibit `B"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June 21, 1999
(3)
(4)
Hall and the Parks and Recreation Department Office will also be
available to citizens who wish to deliver their completed
questionnaires.
Survey Processing - NSR will prepare computer survey processing of
up to 500 returned completed surveys. The City may also distribute
the questionnaire to various youth groups to provide youth input in
the survey process. NSR will tabulate up to 300 youth surveys. NSR
will then present one cross-tabulation banner of the data to provide for
rdeeailed survey analysis.
Final Report NSR will prepare a final report to include the survey
purpose, methodology, summary, conclusion, and recommendations
based on the research conducted. Based on the findings of the research,
the report will identify citizen needs regarding recreation demand
versus available facilities.
P BASF 11 PARKS RECRE ATION AND OP SPACE TER PLA
A Priority Criterion An1ysis
1. Carter & Burgess will prepare a priority criteria matrix to determine the action plan
recommendations regarding acquisition, expansion, and development. The priority
criterion system will provide for sperri'l emphasis on the priority ranking of the
citizens. The following steps will be included
a From Needs Assessment results, the completion of a priority c riterion point
system.
b. From Needs Assessment results, the completion of a project priority list that
is based upon rankings from the citizens' input.
c. From the priority criterion point system, the completion of a ranking matrix.
Priority ranking will include input from citizens, City Council, City Parks
and Plannin staff, and Carter & Burgess.
2. Prepare a final summary that lists the projects in the order of priority. This final
summary becomes the basis for the action plan.
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Exhibit `B"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June 21, 1999
A. Actin Plan
1. Based upon priority criterion recommendations and analysis, provide an
Action Plan to establish a definitive direction for parks and recreation
throughout the City.
a Develop a definitive programs) for acquisition and development of
park land to meet future needs. Evaluate specific sites for acquisition
based upon City Staff input and criteria for acquisition (based upon
needs assessment for park arca). art v luatio ll not inc ude
e urinary plans nor is of dcv 1opmen .
b. Identify present and future recreational needs of the community.
Identify types of recreation facilities and needs for citizens based upon
needs assessment process and project priority matrix.
c. Develop planning maps coordinated with Round Rock Planning and
Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and the overall City
General Plan.
el. Review existing ordinances and provide recommendations to start the
Parks and Open Space Plan. These ordinances include the Parkland
Dedication Ordinance, Landscape Ordinance, and Platting
Requirements about parkland.
e. Identify potential publicly funded grant resources and funding sources
to carry out the Parks and Open Space Plan.
C Expendi Analy
Prepare a s ummary expenditure analysis presenting a financial budget /cost estimate
based upon the Action Plan recommendations and a suggested timeline.
a Completion of an expenditure analysis, including preliminary costs of
improvements per park, comparison of total costs against planned
expenditures, and prioritization of spending already dedicated funds.
b. The completion of a chart for method of funding.
c. Prepare a five -year funding time -line.
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Exhibit "B" Space Plan
Round Rock Comprehensive Park, Recreation, and Op en p
June 21, 1999
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1. Master Plan shall comply with the Texas Recreation and Parks Account Program
Procedural Guide.
2. Master Pian will be comprehensive and address the area within the city limits
of the City of Round Rock.
3. Platt shall cover no less than a period of five (5) years and no more than ten
(1D)years.
4. Preparation of the Preliminary Master Plan shall include:
a. Prepare a city -wide conceptual illustrative park master plan graphic for
items funded the five-year action plan.
b. Submit ten (10) copies of the Preliminary Master Plan report for City
review and comments.
c. Meet with City staff and Key Stakeholders to present Preliminary
Master Plan.
,-acct n c and O nen S _ e r Plan Final Ms�t P an
1. Based upon City comments from the Preliminary Master Plan, prepare final
Master Plan document.
2. Meet with City staff and Key Stakeholders to present Final Master Plan.
3. Present Final Master Plan to the City Council for adoption.
4. Plan contents shall include but not be limited to the following:
a. Resolution of Adoption by the City Council of Round Rock
b. An introduction which includes the unit of government, background
information about socioeconomic make -up, current and projected
populations, growth or non- growth patterns, and the City of Round
Rock's role in providing parks and recreation opportunities.
c. Goal and Objectives that identify parks and recreation service goals,
specific objectives for each goal, and the time period that the plan is
intended to cover.
d. A plan development process that includes information regarding who
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Exhibit `B"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June 21, 1999
wrote the plan, planning committees utilized, public input received
through hearing and surveys.
e. Acreage and facility standards that apply to the City of Round Rock.
f. An inventory of park areas and facilities.
g A needs assessment and identification that is demand, standard and
resource based.
h. A plan implementation and prioritization of needs which is area
and/or facility specific, and ranked according to priority order.
i, Illustrations, maps, surveys, etc. which will help communicate the
planning process and efforts and support stated conclusions.
2. Preparation of Final Master Plan will include:
a Prepare final narrative and color CADD exhibits/maps for City
review comments
b. Prepare one color master plan CADD exhibit to be laminated and
mounted For use at City Hall.
c. Submit 10 bound copies of Final Master Plan documents with color
exhibits /maps inserted. City will be responsible for printing addtional
copies of the final Master Plan,
d. Present Final Master Plan to City staff and City Council for final
approval.
e. Provide all maps and graphs that show the geographic relationships of
major parks, recreation and open space elements, using color graphics,
in an electronic file supplied on 3,5" computer disks that are
compatible with Intergraph Micro station.
f. Provide all text on 3.5" computer disks compatible with WordPerfect
for Windows version 6.1 or later.
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EXHIBIT "D"
PEE SCHEDULE:
LUMP SUM FEES:
PHASE I - INVENTORY/MARKET ANALYSIS
Project Management
53,851.00
A. Base Map Preparation $3,262.00
B. Inventory /Supply Analysis
$2,897.00
C. Population Analysis $2,317.00
D. Standards Analysis 52,116.00
E. Demand Analysis and Needs Assessment $14,000.00
Phase I 528,443.00
PHASE II - PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
A. Priority Criterion Analysis $4,016.00
B. Action Plan $5,428.00
C. Expenditure Analysis $1,688.00
D. Preliminary Master Plan $7,752.00
E. Final Master Nan $7,248.00
Phase 2 $26,133.00
Reimbursable Expenses (Not -to- Exceed) $5,050.00
(Includes all aerial photography,reproduetion,
plotting, photography, ' r rials, travel/mileage,
postage and delivery expenses incurred
during the project)
Total Fee $59,626.00
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PROVISIONS
1. DIRECT EXPENSES
C &B, Inc.'s Direct Expenses shall be those costs incurred on
or directly for the CLIENT'S Project, including but not limited
to necessary transportation costs including mileage at C&B,
Inc.'s current rate when its automobiles are used, meals and
lodging, laboratory tests and analyses, computer services,
word processing services, telephone, printing and binding
charges. Reimbursement for these EXPENSES shall be on
the basis of actual charges when furnished by commercial
sources and on the basis of usual commercial charges when
furnished by C &B, Inc.
2. COST ESTIMATES
Any cost estimates provided by C&S, Inc- will be on a basis
of experience and judgement, but since It has no control over
market conditions or bidding procedures C&B, Inc. cannot
warrant that bids or ultimate construction costs will not vary
from these cost estimates.
3. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
C &8, Inc. shall be responsible, to the level of competency
presently maintained by other practicing professional
engineers in the same type of work in CLIENTS Community,
for the profession& and technical soundness, accuracy, and
adequacy of all design, drawings, specifications, and other
work and materials furnished under this Authorization. C&B,
Inc. makes no other warranty, expressed or implied.
d. ARBITRATION
All claims, disputes, and other matters in question arising out
of, or relating to, this Authorization or the breach thereof may
be decided by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the
American Arbitration Association then obtaining. Either
CLIENT or C &B, Inc. may initiate a request for such
arbitration, but consent of the other party to such procedure
shall be mandatory. No arbitration arising out of, or relating
to this Authorization may include, by consolidation, joinder, or
in any other manner, any additional party not a party to this
Authorization. Both CLIENT and C &B agree that said
arbitration will take place m the State of Texas, USA.
EXHIBIT "E"
NIS AND PROVISIONS:
5. LEGAL EXPENSES
In the event legal action Is brought by CLIENT or C&B, Inc.
against the other to enforce any of the obligations hereunder
or arising out of any dispute concerning the terms and
conditions hereby created, the losing party shall pay the
prevailing party such reasonable amounts for fees, costs and
expenses as may be set by the court.
6. PAYMENT TO C&B, INC.
Monthly invoices will be issued by C &B, Inc. for all work
performed under the terms of this agreement. Invoices will
first be applied to existing paid retainer fees, if applicable.
Invoices are due and payable on receipt in US dollar:.
Interest at the rate of 1 per month wiu be charged on all
past-due amounts. unless not permitted by law, in which case,
interest will be charged at the highest amount permitted by
law.
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7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
C&B, Inc.'s liability to the CLIENT for any cause or
Combination of causes is In the aggregate, Ignited to an
amount no greater than the fee earned under this agreement
8. SALES TAX
In accordance with the State Sales Tax Codes, certain
surveying services are taxable. Applicable sales tax k not
included in the above proposed fee. Sales tax at an
applicable rate will be indicated on invoice statements.
REV 09196
RESOLUTION NO. R- 99- 07- 08 -10D1
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to retain engineering
services for the Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master
Plan, and
WHEREAS, Carter & Burgess, Inc. has submitted an agreement to
provide said services, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said agreement
with Carter & Burgess, Inc., Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City an agreement with Carter & Burgess, Inc., for
engineering services for the Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Master Plan, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted
upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended, and the Act.
RESOLVED this 8th day of Ju
ST:
E LAND, City Secretary
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ROB".T't'A. STLUKA, , Q. , Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
THIS CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ( "Contract") is made by and between the
City of Round Rock, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock, Texas 78664, hereinafter called "City" and
Carter- Burgess, Inc., having its principal business address at Suite 200, Barton Oaks Plaza V, 901
South MoPac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78746, hereinafter called "Consultant" for the purpose
of contracting for consulting services for the development of the Round Rock Comprehensive
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.
The City will furnish items and perform those services for fulfillment of the Contract as
identified in Attachment A - Services to be Provided by the City, attached hereto and made a part
of this Contract.
The Consultant shall perform those consulting services for fulfillment of the Contract as
identified in Attachment B - Services to be Provided by the Consultant, attached hereto and made
a part of this Contract.
The Consultant shall prepare a schedule of work identified as Attachment C - Work
Schedule, attached hereto and made a part of this Contract. The Work Schedule shall contain a
complete schedule so that the Consultant's Scope of Services under this Contract can be
accomplished within the specified time and contract cost. The Work Schedule will provide specific
work sequence and definite review times by the City and the Consultant of the work performed.
If the review time should take longer than shown on the work schedule, through no fault of the
Consultant, additional contract time will be authorized by the City through a supplemental
agreement if requested by a timely written request from the Consultant and approved by the City.
After execution of this Contract, the Consultant shall not proceed with the work outlined
under Article 2 until authorized in writing by the City to proceed as provided in Article 6. This
Contract shall terminate at the close of business on March 31, 2000 unless extended by written
supplemental agreement duly executed by the Consultant and the City prior to the date of
termination, as provided in Article 11 - Supplemental Agreements, or otherwise terminated as
provided in Article 19 - Termination. Any work performed or cost incurred after the date of
termination shall be ineligible for reimbursement.
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ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
ARTICLE 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY
ARTICLE 3
CONTRACT PERIOD
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The Consultant shall notify the City in writing as soon as possible if it determines, or
reasonably anticipates, that the work under this Contract cannot be completed before the
termination date, and the City may, at its sole discretion, extend the contract period by timely
supplemental agreement as provided in Article 11 - Supplemental Agreements. The Consultant
shall allow adequate time for review and approval of the request for time extension by the City
prior to expiration of this Contract.
ARTICLE 4
COMPENSATION
The City shall pay and the Consultant agrees to accept the lump sum amount shown below
as full compensation for the consulting services to be performed under this Contract.
The lump sum amount payable under this Contract without modification of the Contract is
$ ; 5/ f40.jw as shown in Attachment D - Fee Schedule. The lump sum amount payable may
be revised by supplemental agreement in the event of a change in scope, additional complexity from
that originally anticipated or character of work as authorized by the City.
The Consultant shall prepare and submit to the City monthly progress reports in sufficient
detail to support the progress of the work and in support of invoice requesting monthly payment.
Any preferred format will be identified in Attachment B. Satisfactory progress of work shall be
maintained as a condition of payment.
The fee may be adjusted if additional work is approved by supplemental agreement and
performed by the Consultant.
ARTICLE 5
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payments to the Consultant for services rendered will be made while work is in progress.
The Consultant will prepare and submit to the City, no more frequently than once per month, a
progress report stating the percent completion of the work accomplished during the billing period
and to date, and one original and one copy of a certified invoice in a form acceptable to the City).
Payment of the lump sum fee will be in proportion to the percent completion of the work tasks
identified in Attachment D - Fee Schedule. Upon receipt and approval of each statement, the City
shall pay the amount which is due and payable within thirty (30) days. The City shall reserve the
right to withhold payment pending verification of satisfactory work performed. The Consultant
must submit adequate proof to the City that the task was completed.
The certified statements shall show the total amount earned to the date of submission and
the amount due and payable as of the date of the current statement. Final payment does not relieve
the Consultant of the responsibility of correcting any errors and /or omissions resulting from its
negligence.
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ARTICLE 6
NOTICE TO PROCEED
The City will issue a written authorization to proceed with the work identified in the scope
of services. The City shall not be responsible for actions by the Consultant or any costs incurred
by the Consultant relating to additional work not included in Attachment B - Services to be
Provided by the Consultant.
ARTICLE 7
PROGRESS
The Consultant shall, from time to time during the progress of the work, confer with the
City. The Consultant shall prepare and present such information as may be pertinent and
necessary, or as may be requested by the City, in order to evaluate features of the work.
At the request of the City or the Consultant, conferences shall be provided at the
Consultant's office, the office of the City, or at other locations designated by the City. These
conferences shall also include evaluation of the Consultant's services and work when requested
by the City.
Should the City determine that the progress in production of work does not satisfy the
Work Schedule, the City shall review the work Schedule with the Consultant to determine
corrective action needed.
The Consultant shall promptly advise the City in writing of events which have a significant
impact upon the progress of the work, including:
(1) problems, delays, adverse conditions which will materially affect the ability to attain
program objectives, prevent the meeting of time schedules and goals, or preclude the
attainment of project work units by established time periods; this disclosure will be
accompanied by statement of the action taken, or contemplated, and any City
assistance needed to resolve the situation; and
(2) favorable developments or events which enable meeting the work schedule goals
sooner than anticipated.
ARTICLE 8
SUSPENSION
Should the City desire to suspend the work, but not terminate the Contract, this may be
done by thirty (30) calendar days verbal notification followed by written confirmation from the
City to that effect. The thirty day notice may be waived in writing by both parties. The work may
be reinstated and resumed in full force and effect within sixty (60) days of receipt of written notice
from the City to resume the work. The sixty day notice may be waived in writing by both parties.
If the City suspends the work, the contract period as determined m Article 3 is not affected
and the Contract will terminate on the date specified unless the Contract is amended.
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The City assumes no liability for work performed or costs incurred prior to the date
authorized by the City to begin work, during periods when work is suspended, or subsequent to
the contract completion date.
ARTICLE 9
ADDITIONAL WORK
If the Consultant is of the opinion that any work it has been directed to perform is beyond
the scope of this Contract and constitutes extra work, it shall promptly notify the City in writing.
hi the event the City finds that such work does constitute extra work and exceeds the maximum
amount payable, the City shall so advise the Consultant and a written supplemental agreement will
be executed between the parties as provided in Article 11. The Consultant shall not perform any
proposed additional work or incur any additional costs prior to the execution, by both parties, of
a supplemental agreement. The City shall not be responsible for actions by the Consultant or any
costs incurred by the Consultant relating to additional work not directly associated with the
performance of the work authorized in this Contract or as amended.
ARTICLE 10
CHANGES IN WORK
If the City finds it necessary to request changes to previously satisfactorily completed work
or parts thereof which involve changes to the original scope of services or character of work under
the Contract, the Consultant shall make such revisions if requested and as directed by the City.
This will be considered as additional work and paid for as specified under Article 9 - Additional
Work.
The Consultant shall make such revisions to the work authorized in this Contract which
has been completed as are necessary to correct errors appearing therein, when required to do so
by the City. No additional compensation shall be paid for this work.
ARTICLE 11
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS
The terms of this Contract may be modified by supplemental agreement if the City
determines that there has been a significant change in (1) the scope, complexity or character of
the service to be performed; or (2) the duration of the work. Additional compensation, if
appropriate, shall be identified as provided in Article 4.
Any supplemental agreement must be executed by both parties within the contract period
specified in Article 3 - Contract Period.
It is understood and agreed that no claim for extra work done or materials furnished shall
be made by the Consultant until full execution of the supplemental agreement and authorization
to proceed is granted by the City. The City reserves the right to withhold payment pending
verification of satisfactory work performed.
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ARTICLE 12
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All data, basic sketches, charts, calculations, plans, specifications, and other documents
created or collected under the terms of this Contract are the exclusive property of the City and
shall be furnished to the City upon request. All documents prepared by the Consultant and all
documents furnished to the Consultant by the City shall be delivered to the City upon completion
or termination of this Contract. The Consultant, at its own expense, may retain copies of such
documents or any other data which it has furnished the City under this Contract. Release of
information shall be in conformance with the Texas Open Records Act.
ARTICLE 13
PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
The Consultant shall furnish and maintain, at its own expense, quarters for the
performance of all services, and adequate and sufficient personnel and equipment to perform the
services as required. All employees of the Consultant shall have such knowledge and experience
as will enable them to perform the duties assigned to them. Any employee of the Consultant who,
in the opinion of the City, is incompetent, or whose conduct becomes detrimental to the work,
shall immediately be removed from association with the project when so instructed by the City.
The Consultant certifies that it presently has adequate qualified personnel in its employment for
performance of the services required under this Contract, or will be able to obtain such personnel
from sources other than the City.
ARTICLE 14
SUBCONTRACTING
The Consultant shall not assign, subcontract or transfer any portion of the work under this
Contract without prior written approval from the City. All subcontracts shall include the
provisions required in this Contract and shall be approved as to form, in writing, by the City prior
to work being performed under the subcontract.
No subcontract relieves the Consultant of any responsibilities under this Contract.
ARTICLE 15
EVALUATION OF WORK
The City and any authorized representatives, shall have the right at all reasonable times
to review or otherwise evaluate the work performed or being performed hereunder and the
premises m which it is being performed. If any review or evaluation is made on the premises of
the Consultant or a subprovider, the Consultant shall provide and require its subproviders to
provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the City
representatives in the performance of their duties.
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ARTICLE 16
SUBMISSION OF REPORTS
All applicable study reports shall be submitted in preliminary form for approval by the
City before final report is issued. The City's comments on the Consultant's preliminary report will
be addressed in the final report.
ARTICLE 17
VIOLATION OF CONTRACT TERMS /BREACH OF CONTRACT
Violation of Contract terms or breach of contract by the Consultant shall be grounds for
termination of the Contract and any increased cost arising from the Consultant's default, breach
of contract or violation of contract terms shall be paid by the Consultant.
ARTICLE 18
TERMINATION
The Contract may be terminated before the stated termination date by any of the following
conditions.
(1) By mutual agreement and consent, in writing of both parties.
(2) By the City by notice in writing to the Consultant as a consequence of failure by
the Consultant to perform the services set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.
(3) By either party, upon the failure of the other party to fulfill its obligations as set
forth herein.
(4) By the City for reasons of its own and not subject to the mutual consent of the
Consultant upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice to the Consultant.
(5) By satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described herein.
Should the City terminate this Contract as herein provided, no fees other than fees due and
payable at the time of termination shall thereafter be paid to the Consultant. In determining the
value of the work performed by the Consultant prior to termination, the City shall be the sole
judge. Compensation for work at termination will be based on a percentage of the work
completed at that time. Should the City terminate this Contract under (4) of the paragraph
identified above, the amount charged during the thirty (30) day notice period shall not exceed the
amount charged during the preceding thirty (30) days.
If the Consultant defaults in the performance of this Contract or if the City terminates this
Contract for fault on the part of the Consultant, the City will give consideration to the actual costs
incurred by the Consultant in performing the work to the date of default, the amount of work
required which was satisfactorily completed to date of default, the value of the work which is
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usable to the City, the cost to the City of employing another firm to complete the work required
and the time required to do so, and other factors which affect the value to the City of the work
performed at the time of default.
The termination of this Contract and payment of an amount in settlement as prescribed
above shall extinguish all rights, duties, and obligations of the City and the Consultant under this
Contract, except the obligations set forth in Article 19 of this Contract. If the termination of this
Contract is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its contract obligations, the City may take
over the project and prosecute the work to completion. In such case, the Consultant shall be liable
to the City for any additional cost occasioned the City.
The Consultant shall be responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative
issues arising out of the procurement made by the Consultant in support of the scope of services
under this Contract.
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ARTICLE 19
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The Consultant shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, statutes,
codes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any court, or
administrative bodies or tribunals in any manner affecting the performance of this Contract,
including, without limitation, worker's compensation laws, minimum and maximum salary and
wage statutes and regulations, and licensing laws and regulations. When required, the Consultant
shall furnish the City with satisfactory proof of its compliance therewith.
ARTICLE 20
INDEMNIFICATION
The Consultant shall save harmless the City and its officers and employees from all claims
and liability due to activities of itself, its agents, or employees, performed under this Contract and
which are caused by or result from error, omission, or negligent act of the Consultant or of any
person employed by the Consultant. The Consultant shall also save harmless the City from any
and all expense, including, but not limited to, attorney fees which may be incurred by the City
in litigation or otherwise resisting said claim or liabilities which may be imposed on the City as
a result of such activities by the Consultant, its agents, or employees.
ARTICLE 21
CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITY
The Consultant shall be responsible for the accuracy of its work and shall promptly make
necessary revisions or corrections resulting from its errors, omissions, or negligent acts without
compensation. The Consultant's responsibility for all questions arising from design errors and /or
omissions will be determined by the City. The Consultant will not be relieved of the responsibility
for subsequent correction of any such errors or omissions or for clarification of any ambiguities
until after the construction phase of the project has been completed.
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The City shall have the exclusive right to examine the books and records of the Consultant
for the purpose of checking the amount of work performed by the Consultant at the time of
contract termination. The Consultant shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting
records and other evidence pertaining to cost incurred and shall make such materials available at
its office during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under
this Contract or until pending litigation has been completely and fully resolved, whichever occurs
last. The City or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any and all books,
documents, papers and records of the Consultant which are directly pertinent to this Contract for
the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.
The City shall have the royalty free, nonexclusive and irrevocable right to reproduce,
publish or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use any reports developed by the Consultant
for governmental purposes.
The Consultant agrees to comply with the Special Provision "Computer Graphics Files for
Document and Information Exchange," if determined by the City to be applicable to this Contract
and if so stated in Attachment B and attached hereto.
The Consultant, and the City, do hereby bind themselves, their successors, executors,
administrators and assigns to each other party of this agreement and to the successors, executors,
administrators, and assigns of such other party in respect to all covenants of this Contract. The
Consultant shall not assign, subcontract or transfer its interest in this Contract without the prior
written consent of the City.
In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this Contract shall for any
reason, be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality,
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INSPECTION OF CONSULTANT'S BOOKS AND RECORDS
AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 23
COPYRIGHTS
ARTICLE 24
COMPUTER GRAPHICS FILES
ARTICLE 25
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
ARTICLE 26
SEVERABILITY
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or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof and this Contract shall be construed
as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
This Contract constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes
any prior understandings or written or oral contracts between the parties respecting the subject
matter defined herein.
All notices to either party by the other required under this Contract shall be personally
delivered or mailed to such party at the following respective address:
with copy to:
By •
City of Round Rock
Attn.: City Manager
221 E. Main St.
Round Rock, TX 78664
Stephan L. Sheets
City Attorney
309 E. Main St.
Round Rock, Texas 78664
The undersigned signatory or signatories for the Consultant hereby represent and warrant
that the signatory is an officer of the organization for which he or she has executed this Contract
and that he or she has full and complete authority to enter into this Contract on behalf of the firm.
The above - stated representations and warranties are made for the purpose of inducing the City to
enter into this Contract.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City and the Consultant have executed these presents in duplicate.
CARTE S, INC.
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F. Cl n Davis, Vice president
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PRIOR CONTRACT SUPERSEDED
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NOTICES
Carter - Burgess, Inc.
Attn.: Kevin Conner
Suite 200, Barton Oaks Plaza V
901 S. MoPac Expressway
Austin, Texas 78746
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SIGNATORY WARRANTY
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Date
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Date
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
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Attachment A - Services to be Provided by the City
Attachment B - Services to be Provided by the Consultant
Attachment C - Work Schedule, if applicable
Attachment D - Fee Schedule
Attachment E - _ G�1 L rf-r
Attachment F - Supplemental Work Authorizations, if applicable
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EXHIBIT "A"
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK:
1. Round Rock will provide Carter & Burgess, Inc. with digital base information
depicting planimetric features including, but not limited to the following: streets,
buildings, topography, drainage ways, and vegetative cover. This digital
information will be provided in a MicroStation DGN format. The data will be
used for planning purposes and is not intended for engineering design.
2. The Planning Department has current ArcInfo GIS files for the City, and the Public
Works Department has the same files in AutoCAD. The City will furnish those
electronic files to Carter & Burgess.
3. The City will provide Carter & Burgess, Inc. inventory and analysis data including:
Public park and recreation areas owned and leased by the City including a complete
facility inventory. The inventory in the 1987 Plan is adequate, but needs to be
expanded to include specific amounts of development (i.e. number of benches,
fountains, etc). The existing facilities can then be more precisely measured against
other park standards.
• Joint use facilities with the City and the Round Rock Independent School District.
• Sites identified by the City for preservation or conservation of natural areas.
• Existing recreation programs offered by the City.
• Number of teams and individuals participating in each association and
projected growth.
• Facilities used by each Association
• Existing non City- sponsored Recreation Sports Associations and Organizations:
• Number of teams and individuals participating in each association and
projected growth.
• Facilities used by each Association.
Inventory of other known public and private park and recreation opportunities in
Round Rock.
• Copies of previously prepared Parks, Recreation, and Open Space plan as well as
other planning documents that are relevant.
• Parks and recreation statistics from the adjacent communities of Cedar Park,
Pflugerville, Georgetown, and Taylor.
Exhibit "A"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June 21, 1999
4. The City will provide demographic information to Carter & Burgess. This demographic
information will include:
• Population distribution, and projected changes from present to 2020.
• Demographic factors of age, income, gender, education, ethnicity and projected
changes from present to 2020.
5. The City will schedule and conduct the six (6) Systematic Development of Informed
Consent (SDIC) meetings with the stakeholder groups. Carter & Burgess will attend
these meetings to take notes on the input.
6. National Service Research (NSR) will provide a written survey based upon input
received from the SDIC meetings. The City will be responsible for the
distribution of the survey by mail. The City will do the random computer selection
of the households to be included in the mail -out survey. A return address to NSR shall be
included in the mail -out.
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
EXHIBIT `B"
SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONSULTANT:
Carter & Burgess, Inc. will provide professional planning and landscape architectural design
services for the preparation of a comprehensive parks, recreation and open space master plan
for the City of Round Rock. We will perform the scope of the work in two primary phases:
1. Phase I includes the Inventory/Market Analysis.
2. Phase II consists of the preparation of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master
Plan. As an additional expertise for the market research work involved in Phase I,
Carter & Burgess, Inc. will retain the services of National Service Research (NSR) as a
subconsultant.
Carter & Burgess, Inc. has prepared this scope of work based upon a meeting with Sharon
Prete of the Round Rock Parks and Recreation. We understand that the City of Round Rock
would like the comprehensive park master plan for its corporate limits completed in a time
period not to exceed nine (9) months, depending upon public input process. Carter & Burgess
will provide two(2) unbound originals of the Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Master Plan Document at the completion of the project.
The City will form an Advisory Committee, which could include up to 15 key stakeholders
from various positions within the community fabric such as athletic organizations, civic
organizations, industry leaders, City staff, and the Chamber of Commerce. Sharon Prete, the
Parks and Recreation Director, will direct the Master Plan effort.
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
PHASE I - INVENTORY /MARKET ANALYSIS
A. Base Map Preparation
Create a base map, sing information provided by the City, depicting locations of existing
parks, facilities, open space, greenbelts, and other information useful in describing recreation
opportunities in the City of Round Rock.
B. Inventory /Supply Analysis
a. Meet with the Parks Director and other City staff to outline the project, the schedule,
and the team effort between Carter & Burgess and City staff, and confirm and further
define the goals and objectives for the parks, recreational facilities, and open spaces in
Round Rock.
b. Obtain inventory information provided by the City. Perform a citywide facility tour
to identify the existing and potential parks and recreation resources, facilities, and
Exhibit `B"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June 21, 1999
programs provided to the citizens of the community. Refer to Exhibit A for
information that the City will provide to the Consultant.
C. Population Analysis
From the information provided by teh City of Round Rock, the Consultant will prepare the
following:
1. The completion of a population analysis concentrating on the factors of growth,
distribution, and projected changes.
2. The completion of a demographic analysis concentrating on the factors of age, income,
gender, education, ethnicity, and projected changes.
D. Standards Analysis
Evaluate the City of Round Rock' current conditions of parks and recreation resources as
compared to the National Recreation and Parks Association's (NAPA) published guidelines to
determine the park, recreation, and open space needs of the community.
1. Determine park standards that will apply to the Round Rock community.
2. Evaluate adjacent communities' park resources compared against the City of Round
Rock. Review these communities for regional facilities that affect the Round Rock
community needs.
3. Compare existing acreages and facilities to established standards and determine the
present and future needs of the community.
4. Examine existing resources of the community for open space, parks, and recreation
facilities, and define how these resources can be better utilized.
E. Demand Analysis and Needs Assessment
1. Gather information from individuals, associations, clubs and organizations through a
meeting with the Key Stakeholder group, two (2) public hearings, a Systematic
Development of Informed Consent process, and a mail -out survey to determine what
types of facilities and recreation opportunities specific portions of the population
want.
The Systematic Development of Informed Consent (SDIC) is a methodical process for
gaining public consensus that the City of Round Rock has adopted. This process will
be managed by the City, and will consist of a series of informal meetings with
stakeholder groups identified by the City. The City will notify the relevant groups
Exhibit "B"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June 21, 1999
and conduct these meetings. For the purposes of this contract, it is anticipated that the
the stakeholder meetings will be not exceed six (6) meetings. These will be attended by
Carter & Burgess.
Input from these stakeholder meetings will form the basis for the mail -out survey.
The mailing will be done by the City with a return address to NSR. Based upon our
past experience, the response rate is anticipated to be between 4% and 10 %.
2. Meet with Key Stakeholders and City staff to identify stakeholder groups for the
SDIC, questionnaire design, and forum for public meeting. The Needs Assessment
obtained through public involvement will focus upon the city parks and recreation
facility users /non - users, neighborhood associations, community leaders, and public
and semi - public recreation providers.
3. Conduct the SDIC process and the mail -out survey to complete a community Needs
Assessment. The following steps will be used to solicit community input.
a. The City will schedule and conduct the six (6) SDIC meetings with the
stakeholder groups. Carter & Burgess will attend these meetings to take notes
on the input.
b. Hold two (2) advertised public meetings for the City's entire geographical area.
Obtain citizen input and priorities for parks and recreation facilities.
(1) The first public meeting to be held before the survey distribution is
designed to obtain citizens' input in addition to the focus groups.
(2) The second public meeting will be held to review the Preliminary
Master Plan after initial submission to the City.
c. Conduct quantitative mail-out survey.
(1) Survey Design - NSR will design a brief, yet concise, survey document
inclose coordination with the client based on goals, objectives, and
SDIC stakeholder group findings. The survey will be tested before
implementation and approved by the client.
(2) Survey Distribution - Before distributing the surveys, NSR and the
City will establish the number of households for questionnaire
distribution. The City will do the random computer selection of the
households. The survey document will need to be printed to include a
business reply so that citizens can easily respond to the survey. NSR
will be responsible for the business reply permit. The printing and
distribution will be the responsibility of the City. Drop boxes at City
Exhibit `B"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June 21, 1999
(3)
E II - PARKS RECR
A. Priority Criterion Analysis
Hall and the Parks and Recreation Department Office will also be
available to citizens who wish to deliver their completed
questionnaires.
Survey Processing - NSR will prepare computer survey processing of
up to 500 returned completed surveys. The City may also distribute
the questionnaire to various youth groups to provide youth input in
the survey process. NSR will tabulate up to 300 youth surveys. NSR
will then present one cross - tabulation banner of the data to provide for
detailed survey analysis.
(4) Final Report NSR will prepare a final report to include the survey
purpose, methodology, summary, conclusion, and recommendations
based on the research conducted. Based on the findings of the research,
the report will identify citizen needs regarding recreation demand
versus available facilities.
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1. Carter & Burgess will prepare a priority criteria matrix to determine the action plan
recommendations regarding acquisition, expansion, and development. The priority
criterion system will provide for special emphasis on the priority ranking of the
citizens. The following steps will be included:
a. From Needs Assessment results, the completion of a priority criterion point
system.
b. From Needs Assessment results, the completion of a project priority list that
is based upon rankings from the citizens' input.
c. From the priority criterion point system, the completion of a ranking matrix.
Priority ranking will include input from citizens, City Council, City Parks
and Planning staff, and Carter & Burgess.
2. Prepare a final summary that lists the projects in the order of priority. This final
summary becomes the basis for the action plan.
Exhibit `B"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June 21, 1999
B. Action Plan
1. Based upon priority criterion recommendations and analysis, provide an
Action Plan to establish a definitive direction for parks and recreation
throughout the City.
a. Develop a definitive program(s) for acquisition and development of
park land to meet future needs. Evaluate specific sites for acquisition
based upon City Staff input and criteria for acquisition (based upon
needs assessment for park area). Site evaluations will not include
limin. .lans or osts of develo.
b. Identify present and future recreational needs of the community.
Identify types of recreation facilities and needs for citizens based upon
needs assessment process and project priority matrix.
c. Develop planning maps coordinated with Round Rock Planning and
Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and the overall City
General Plan.
d. Review existing ordinances and provide recommendations to start the
Parks and Open Space Plan. These ordinances include the Parkland
Dedication Ordinance, Landscape Ordinance, and Platting
Requirements about parkland.
e. Identify potential publicly funded grant resources and funding sources
to carry out the Parks and Open Space Plan.
C. Expenditure Analysis
1. Prepare a summary expenditure analysis presenting a financial budget /cost estimate
based upon the Action Plan recommendations and a suggested time -line.
a. Completion of an expenditure analysis, including preliminary costs of
improvements per park, comparison of total costs against planned
expenditures, and prioritization of spending already dedicated funds.
b. The completion of a chart for method of funding.
c. Prepare a five -year funding time -line.
Exhibit `B"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June 21, 1999
D. Parks. Recreation and Open Space Master Plan- Preliminary Master Plan
1. Master Plan shall comply with the Texas Recreation and Parks Account Program
Procedural Guide.
2. Master Plan will be comprehensive and address the area within the city limits
of the City of Round Rock.
3. Plan shall cover no less than a period of five (5) years and no more than ten
(10)years.
4. Preparation of the Preliminary Master Plan shall include:
a. Prepare a city -wide conceptual illustrative park master plan graphic for
items funded within the five -year action plan.
b. Submit ten (10) copies of the Preliminary Master Plan report for City
review and comments.
c. Meet with City staff and Key Stakeholders to present Preliminary
Master Plan.
E. Parks. Recreation and Open Space Master Plan - Final Master Plan
1. Based upon City comments from the Preliminary Master Plan, prepare final
Master Plan document.
2. Meet with City staff and Key Stakeholders to present Final Master Plan.
3. Present Final Master Plan to the City Council for adoption.
4. Plan contents shall include but not be limited to the following:
a. Resolution of Adoption by the City Council of Round Rock
b. An introduction which includes the unit of government, background
information about socioeconomic make -up, current and projected
populations, growth or non - growth patterns, and the City of Round
Rock's role in providing parks and recreation opportunities.
c. Goal and Objectives that identify parks and recreation service goals,
specific objectives for each goal, and the time period that the plan is
intended to cover.
d. A plan development process that includes information regarding who
Exhibit `B"
Round Rock Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
June 21, 1999
wrote the plan, planning committees utilized, public input received
through hearing and surveys.
e. Acreage and facility standards that apply to the City of Round Rock.
f. An inventory of park areas and facilities.
g. A needs assessment and identification that is demand, standard and
resource based.
h. A plan implementation and prioritization of needs which is area
and/or facility specific, and ranked according to priority order.
i. Illustrations, maps, surveys, etc. which will help communicate the
planning process and efforts and support stated conclusions.
2. Preparation of Final Master Plan will include:
a. Prepare final narrative and color CADD exhibits /maps for City
review comments
b. Prepare one color master plan CADD exhibit to be laminated and
mounted For use at City Hall.
c. Submit 10 bound copies of Final Master Plan documents with color
exhibits /maps inserted. City will be responsible for printing addtional
copies of the final Master Plan.
d. Present Final Master Plan to City staff and City Council for final
approval.
e. Provide all maps and graphs that show the geographic relationships of
major parks, recreation and open space elements, using color graphics,
in an electronic file supplied on 3.5" computer disks that are
compatible with Intergraph Microstation.
f. Provide all text on 3.5" computer disks compatible with WordPerfect
for Windows version 6.1 or later.
EXHIBIT "D"
FEE SCHEDULE;
LUMP SUM FEES:
PHASE I - INVENTORY /MARKET ANALYSIS
Project Management $3,851.00
A. Base Map Preparation $3,262.00
B. Inventory/Supply Analysis $2,897.00
C. Population Analysis $2,317.00
D. Standards Analysis $2,116.00
E. Demand Analysis and Needs Assessment $14,000.00
Phase I $28,443.00
PHASE R - PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
A. Priority Criterion Analysis $4,016.00
B. Action Plan $5,428.00
C. Expenditure Analysis $1,688.00
D. Preliminary Master Plan $7,752.00
E. Final Master Plan $7,248.00
Phase 2 $26,133.00
Reimbursable Expenses (Not -to- Exceed) $5,050.00
(Includes all aerial photography,reproduction,
plotting, photography, materials, travel/mileage,
postage and delivery expenses incurred
during the project)
Total Fee $59,626.00
PROVISIONS
1. DIRECT EXPENSES
C &B, Inc.'s Direct Expenses shall be those costs incurred on
or directly for the CLIENTS Project, including but not limited
to necessary transportation costs including mileage at C &B,
Inc's current rate when its automobiles are used, meals and
lodging, laboratory tests and analyses, computer services,
word processing services, telephone, printing and binding
charges. Reimbursement for these EXPENSES shall be on
the basis of actual charges when fumished by commercial
sources and on the basis of usual commercial charges when
furnished by C &B, Inc.
2. COST ESTIMATES
Any cost estimates provided by C &B, Inc. will be on a basis
of experience and judgement, but since it has no control over
market conditions or bidding procedures C &B, Inc. cannot
warrant that bids or ultimate construction costs will not vary
from these cost estimates.
3. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
C &B, Inc. shall be responsible, to the level of competency
presently maintained by other practicing professional
engineers in the same type of work in CLIENTS community,
for the professional and technical soundness, accuracy, and
adequacy of all design, drawings, specifications, and other
work and materials furnished under this Authorization. C &B,
Inc. makes no other warranty, expressed or implied.
4. ARBITRATION
All claims, disputes, and other matters in question arising out
of, or relating to, this Authorization or the breach thereof may
be decided by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the
American Arbitration Association then obtaining. Either
CLIENT or C &B, Inc. may initiate a request for such
arbitration, but consent of the other party to such procedure
shall be mandatory. No arbitration arising out of, or relating
to this Authorization may include, by consolidation, joinder, or
in any other manner, any additional party not a party to this
Authorization. Both CLIENT and C &B agree that said
arbitration will take place in the State of Texas, USA.
5. LEGAL EXPENSES
In the event legal action is brought by CLIENT or C &B, Inc.
against the other to enforce any of the obligations hereunder
or arising out of any dispute concerning the terms and
conditions hereby created, the losing party shall pay the
prevailing party such reasonable amounts for fees, costs and
expenses as may be set by the court.
6. PAYMENT TO C &B, INC.
Monthly invoices will be issued by C &B, Inc. for all work
performed under the terms of this agreement. Invoices will
first be applied to existing paid retainer fees, if applicable.
Invoices are due and payable on receipt in US dollars.
Interest at the rate of 1'.6% per month will be charged on all
past -due amounts, unless not permitted by law, in which case,
interest will be charged at the highest amount permitted by
law.
EXHIBIT "E"
TERM A ND PROVISIONS:
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
C &B, Inc's liability to the CLIENT for any cause or
combination of causes is in the aggregate, limited to an
amount no greater than the fee eamed under this agreement.
8. SALES TAX
In accordance with the State Sales Tax Codes, certain
surveying services are taxable. Applicable sales tax ja Qat
included in the above proposed fee. Sales tax at an
applicable rate will be indicated on invoice statements.
REV 09/96
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DATE: July 2, 1999
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — July 8, 1999
ITEM: 10.D.1. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
with Carter Burgess in the amount of $59,626.00 for the
Comprehensive Parks and Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
Carter Burgess has performed these services for a number of Texas cities
to include: Waco, Lubbock, Irving, Grapevine and White Settlement.
The plan will take 6 -8 months to complete and will require extensive
citizen involvement. This item was withdrawn from the June 24, 1999
Council agenda. Staff Resource Person: Sharon Prete, Parks and
Recreation Director.