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CITY OF MENIFEE
CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
CITY OF MENIFEE: FISCAL YEAR 2020/21
ANIMAL FIELD SERVTCES
THIS CONTRACTOR ACRE,EMENT ("Agreement") is made and effective this \ i' day
ol Jtrn€- . 2020 ("El-fective Dale") by and between the CITY OF MENIFEE. a ('alifornia
municipal corporation, (-City") and ANIMAL FRIENDS OF THE VALLEY, a Non-Profit
Corporation ("Contractor"). City and Contractor may sometimes herein be referred to individually
as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
SECTION I. SERVICES.
Subject to the terms and conditions set fo(h in this Agreement, Contractor shall provide to
City the services described in the Scope ofServices, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
herein by this reference (the "Services"). Contractor will perform subsequent task orders as
requested by the Contract Administrator (as defined below), in accordance with the Scope ol
Services. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and
Exhibit A, this Agreement shall prevail.
I . I Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on July I, 2020 and
shall end on June 30,2021 with three (3) single one year (July l, 2021 - June J0, 2022. July l,
2022 - June 30,2023, and July l, 2023 - June 30, 2024) automatic renewals by mutual agreement
unless the term olthis Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended as provided for in Section 8.
The time provided to Contractor to complete the Services required by this Agreement shall not
affect City's right to terminate this Agreement, as provided for in Section 8.
1.2 Standard of Perlormance. Contractor rcprescnts and warrants that Contractor is a
provider of first class work and services and Contractor is experienced in perlorming the Services
contemplated herein and. in light of such status and experience, Contractor shall perform the
Services required pursuant to this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards
observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Contractor is engaged in the
geographical area in which Contractor practices its profession and to the sole satisfaction of the
Contract Administrator.
1.3 Assisnment of Personnel. Contractor shall assign only competent personnel to
perform the Services pursuant to Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any
time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment ofany such persons, Contractor
shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City ofsuch desire of City. reassign such person or
persons.
1.4 Time. Contractor shall devote such time to the performance of the Serviccs
pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to satisly Contractor's obligations
hereunder.
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1.5 Authorization to Perform Services. Contractor is not authorized to perform any of
the Services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of
authorization from the Contract Adm inistrator.
SECTION2. COMPENSATION.
City hereby agrees to pay Contractor a sum not to exceed TWO HUNDRED TWENTY
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS DOLLARS ($225,OOO.OO)
notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Contractor's proposal, for the
Services to be perlormed and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement. In the event ofa
conflict between this Agreement and Exhibit A, regarding the amount of compensation, this
Agreement shall prevail. City shall pay Contractor for the Services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement at the time and in the manner set lorth herein. The payments specified below shall be
the only payments lrom City to Contractor for the Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
Contractor shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically
authorized in advance by City, Contractor shall no1 bill City for duplicate services performed by
more than one person.
2.1 Invoiccs. Contractor shall submit invoices monthly during the term o[ this
Agreement. bascd on the cost lor the Services pcrtbrmcd and reimbursable costs incurred prior to
the invoice date. Invoices shall contain the l'ollowing inlormation:
a.
invoice, etc.;
Serial identifications ol progress bills; i.e., Progress Uill No. I for the first
The beginning and ending dates ofthe billing period;b.
c. A "Task Summary" containing the original contract amount, the amount of
prior billings, the total due this period, the balance available under this Agreement, and the
percentage of completion;
d. At City's option, for each item in each task, a copy of the applicable time
entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the person performing the
Services, the hours spent by each person, a brief description of the Services, and each
reimbursable expense:
Receipts lor expenses to be reimbursed;
'l-he Contractor Representative's signature
Invoices shall be submitted to:
City ol Menilee
Attn: Accounts Payable
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e. The total number ol hours of work performed under this Agreement by
Contractor and each employee, agent, and subcontractor of Contractor performing the
Services hereunder necessary to complete the Services described in Exhibit A;
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2.2 Monthly Payment. Ci ty shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received,
lor the Services satisfactorily performed. and tbr authorized reimbursable costs incurred. City
shall have thirty (30) days lrom the receipt ofan invoice that complies with all ofthe requirements
above to pay Contractor.
2.3 l'inal Payment. Ci ty shall pay the last fivc percent (5%) ol the total amount duc
pursuant to this Agreement within sixty (60) days alter completion of the Services and submittal
to City ola final invoice, ifall ol'the Services required have becn satisfactorily performed.
2.4 Total Payment. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost
whatsoever incurred by Contractor in rendering the Serviccs pursuant to this Agreement. City
shall make no payment for any extra, furrher. or additional service pursuant to this Agrecment.
ln no event shall Contractor submit any invoice lor an amount in excess of the
maximum amount of compensation provided above either for a task or for the entirety of the
Services performed pursuant to this Agreement, unless this Agreement is modified in writing prior
to the submission of such an invoice.
2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for the Services pcrlbrmed by Contractor on an hourly basis
shall not exceed the amounts shown on the lee schedule included with Exhibit A.
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable ex penses are included within the maxrmum
amount of this Agreement
2.7 Payment ofTaxes. Contractor is solel y rcsponsible lor the payment of employment
taxes incurrcd under this Agreement and any federal or state taxes
2.8 Payment upotr TcnniDalla4. ln the evcnt that City or Contractor terminates this
Agreement pursuant to Section 8, City shall compensate Contractor lor all outstanding costs and
reimbursable expenses incurred for Services satisfactorily completed and for reimbursable
expenses as ofthe date of written notice of termination. Contractor shall maintain adequate logs
and timesheets in order to verify costs and reimbursable expenses incurred to that date.
SECTION 3. FACILITTES AND EQUIPMT,NT.
F)xcept as otherwise provided, Contractor shall. at its sole cost and expense, provide all
facilities and equipment necessary to perlorm the services required by this Agreement. ln no
event shall City be required to fumish any lacility that may involve incuming any direct expense,
including but not limited to computer, long-distance telephone or other communication charges.
veh ic les. and reproduction facilities.
SECTION 4. INSURANCE REQUIREME,NTS.
[]elore beginning any work under this Agreement, Contractor, at its own cost and expense,
shall procure the types and amounts of insurance chcckcd below and provide Certificates ol'
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Insurance, indicating that Contractor has obtained or currently maintains insurance that meets the
requirements of this section and which is satisfactory, in all respects. to City. Contractor shall
maintain the insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement.
The cost of such insurance shall be included in Contractor's compensation. Contractor shall not
allow any subcontractor, consultant, or other agent to commence work on any subcontract until
Contractor has obtained all insurance required herein for the subcontractor(s) and provided
evidence thereofto City. Verification ofthe required insurance shall be submitted and made part
of this Agreement prior to execution. Contractor acknowledges the insurance policy must cover
inter-insured suits between City and other Insureds.
4.1 Workers' Compensation. Contractor shall , at its sole cost and expense, maintain
Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for any and all
persons employed dircctly or indirectly by Contractor pursuant to the provisions ofthe Califbrnia
[,abor Codc. Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance
shall be provided with limits of not less than ONE MILLION DOt.t.ARS ($1.000,000.00) per
accident, ONE MIt.t.lON DOLLARS (S 1,000,000.00) disease per employee. and ONE MILLION
DOLLARS ($1.000.000.00) disease per policy. ln the altemative, Contractor may rely on a sell-
insurance program to meet those requircmcnts. but only ifthe program ofsell-insurance complies
fully with the provisions ofthe Calilornia l,abor Code. Determination ofwhether a self-insurance
program meets the standards ol the Califomia Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of the
Contract Administrator. The insurer, if insurance is provided, or Contractor. if a program of sell-
insurance is provided, shall waive all rights of subrogation against City and its officers, officials.
employees, and authorized volunteers for loss arising from the Services performed under this
Agreemcnt.
a. Commercial General Liability. Contractor, at its own cost and expense.
shall maintain commercial general liability insurance for the term of this Agreement on an
"occurrence" basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury
and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than TwO MILLION
DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence. Ifa general aggregate limit is used. either the general
aggregate limit shall apply separately to the Services to be performed under this Agreement or the
general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall
include but shall not be limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal
injury. including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting from the Services
contemplated under this Agreement.
b. Automobile Liability. Contractor. at its own cost and expense, shall
maintain automobile liability insurance for the term of this Agreement covering any auto (Code
l), or ifContractor has no owned autos. hired (Code 8), and non-owned autos (Code 9), with limit
no less than ONE M[t-t.lON DOLLARS (S1,000,000.00) per occurence, combined single limit
coverage, for risks associated with the Services contemplated by this Agreement, TWO Mll,t,lON
DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00) general aggregate, and TWO MILLION DOLLARS (52,000,000.00)
products/completed operations aggregate. Ifan Automobile Liability Insurance fbrm or other form
with a general aggregate limit is uscd, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to
the Services to be pertbrmed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least
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4.2 Commercial General and Automobile [-iabilitv Insurance.
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twice the required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be limited to.
protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting
therefrom, and damage to prope(y resulting lrom the Services contemplated under this
Agreement, including the use olhired, owned, and non-owned automobiles.
c. Minimum scooe of coverage. Commercial general coverage shall be at least
as broad as lnsurance Services Olfice Commercial General Liability occuffence form CG 0001.
Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Otfice Automobile Liability
lorm CA 0001 Code 2. 8, and 9. No endorsement shall be attached limiting the coverage.
d. Additional requirements. Each ol the following shall be included in the
insurance coverage or added as a certified endorsement to the policy:
a. The insurance shall cover on an occurence or an accident basis, and
not on a claims-made basis.
b. Any lailure of Contractor to comply with reporting provisions of the
policy shall not affect coverage provided to City and its officers, employees, agents,
and volunteers.
4.3 DOES NOT APPLY TO CITY OF MENIFEE: F-ISCAL yF.ARZ020l21 ANIMAL
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4.4 All Policies Requirements.
a. Acceptability of insurers. All insurance required by this Section is to be
placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII and admitted in California.
b. Verification of coverase. Prior to beginning the Services under this
Agreement, Contractor shall fumish City with Certificates of Insurance, additional insured
endorsement or policy language granting additional insured status complete certified copies ofall
policies, including complete certified copies of all endorsements. All copies of policies and
certified endorsements shall show the signature of a person authorized by that insurer to bind
(CITY OF MENIFEtr: FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 ANIMAL FIELD SERVICES. The name
and address for Additional Insured endorsements. Certificates of Insurance and Notice of
Cancellation is: City of Menifee.29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586. City must be endorsed
as an additional insured lor liability arising out of ongoing and completed operations by or on
behalf of Contractor..
c Notice of Reduction in or Cancellation of Coverase. Contractor shall
provide written notice to City within ten (10) working days ift (l) any olthe required insurancc
policies is terminatedt (2) the limits ofany ofthe required polices are reduced; or (3) the deductible
or self insured retention is increased.
d. Additional insuredl primary insurance City and its officers, employees,
agents, and authorized volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to each of
the following: liability arising out of the Services performed by or on behalf of Contractor,
including the insured's general supervision ol Contractor; products and completed operations of
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A certified endorsement must be attached to all policies stating that coverage is
primary insurance with respect to City and its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, and
that no insurance or self-insurance maintained by City shall be called upon to contribute to a loss
under the coverage.
Deductibles and Sclt--insurcd Retentions. Contractor shall obtain thc
written approval of City for the self-insured retentions and deductibles before beginning any ofthe
Services.
During the term of this Agreement, only upon the prior express written
authorization of the Contract Administrator. Contractor may increase such deductibles or sell-
insured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees. agents, and volunteers. The
Contract Administrator may condition approval of an increase in deductible or selfl-insured
retention Ievels with a requirement that Contractor procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses that is satisfactory in all
respects to each of them.
f. Subcontractors. Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insureds
under its policies or shall fumish separate certificates and certified endorsements lor each
subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all ofthe requirements stated
herein.
g. Variation. The Contract Administrator may, but is not required to, approve
in writing a variation in the foregoing insurance requirements, upon a determination that the
coverage. scope, Iimits, and forms ofsuch insurance are either not commercially available, or that
City's interests are otherwise fully protected.
4.5 Remedies. ln addition to any other remedies at law or equity City may have il
Contractor fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent
and within the time herein required, City may, at its sole option. exercise any of thc following
remedies, which are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy
lor Contractor's breach:
a. Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums
for such insurance from any sums due under this Agreement;
b. Order Contractor to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any
payment that becomes due to Contractor hereundcr. or both stop work and withhold any
payment. until Contractor demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereol and/or
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Contractor. as applicable; premises owned. occupied, or used by Contractor; and automobiles
owned, leased, or used by Contractor in the course ol providing the Services pursuant to this
Agreement. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded
to City or its officers, employees, agents, or authorized volunteers. The insurance provided to City
as an additional insured must apply on a primary and non-contributory basis with respect to any
insurance or self-insurance program maintained by City. Additional insured status shall continue
lor one ( I ) year after the expiration or term ination ofth is Agreement or completion ofthe Services.
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SECTION 5. INDEMNIFICATION.
-l'o the fullest extent permitted by law. Contractor shall indemnify, protect, defend (with
counsel selected by City), and hold harmless City, and any and all of its olficers. employees.
officials. volunteers, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, costs, damages.
expenses, liabilities. liens, actions, causes ofaction (whether in tort, contract, under statute, at law,
in equity, or otherwise) charges, awards, assessments. fines, or penalties ol any kind (including
reasonable consultant and expert fees and expenses ol investigation, costs of whatever kind and
nature and, ifContractor fails to provide a delense lor City, the legal costs ofcounsel retained by
City) and any judgment, where the same arise out ol', are a consequence of, or are in any way
attributable to, in whole or in part. the pcrformance of this Agreement by Contractor or by any
individual or entity lor which Contractor is legally liable, including but not Iimited to olficers,
agents, employees or subcontractors of Conlraclor.
The provisions of this Section 5 do not apply to claims occurring as a result of City's sole
or active negligence. The provisions of this Section 5 shall not release City from liability arising
from gross negligence or willful acts or omissions of City or any and all of its olTicers, oflicials,
employees, and agents acting in an olficial capacity.
SECTION 6. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR.
6.1 lndependent Contractor. At alltimcs durin g the term ofthis Agreement, Contractor
shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the right
to control Contractor only insofar as the results olthe Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement
and assignment ofpersonnel pursuant to Subparagraph 1.3; however, otherwise City shallnothave
the right to control the means by which Contractor accomplishes the Services rendered pursuant
to this Agreement. The personnel perlorming the Services under this Agreement on behall of
Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor's exclusive direction and control. Contractor
shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents
is in any manner officers, officials, employees. or agents of City. Contractor shall not incur or
have the power to incur any debt, obligation. or liability whatever against City, or bind City in any
manner. Except for the fees paid to Contractor as provided in this Agreement, City shall not pay
salaries, wages, or other compensation to Contractor lor perlorming the Services hereunder lor
City. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Contractor for injury or
sickness arising out of performing the Services hereunder. Notwithstanding any other City, state,
or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Contractor and any of its
employees. agents, and subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify
lor or become entitled to any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the Calilomia Public Employees Retirement
System ("PERS") as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City
for employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
SECTION7. LEGALREQUIREMENTS.
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7.1 Coveming Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
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7.2 Compliance with A pplicable Laws Contractor and any subcontractor shall comply
with all applicable local, state, and l'ederal laws and regulations applicable to the performance ol
the work hereunder. Contractor shall not hire or employ any person to perform work within City
or allow any person to perform the Services required under this Agreement unless such person is
properly documented and legally entitled to be employed within the United States. Any and all
work subject to prevailing wages, as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations ofthe State
of California, will be the minimum paid to all laborers, including Contractor's employee and
subcontractors. It is understood that it is the responsibility ofContractor to determine the correct
scale. The State Prevailing Wage Rates may be obtained from the Califomia Department of
Industriaf Relations ("DIR") pursuant to California Public Utilities Code, Sections 465.466, and
467 by calling 415-703-4774. Appropriate records demonstrating compliance with such
requirement shall be maintained in a safe and secure location at all times, and readily available at
City's request. Contractor shall indemnify. defend, and hold City and its elected and appointed
boards, members, olficials, officers. agents, representatives, employees, and volunteers harmless
from and against any liability, Ioss, damage, cost or expenses (including but not limited to
reasonable attomeys' fees, experl witness fees, court costs, and costs incurred related to any
inquiries or proceedings) arising from or related to (i) the noncompliance by Contractor or any
party performing the Services ofany applicable local, state, and/or federal law, including, without
limitation, any applicable lederal and/or state labor laws (including. without limitation, the
requircment to pay state prevailing wages and hire apprentices); (ii) the implementation ofSection
1781 of the Labor Code, as the same may be amended from time to time, or any other similar lawt
and/or (iii) lailure by Contractor or any party performing the Services to provide any requircd
disclosure or identification as required by Labor Code Section I 78 I , as the same may be amended
from time to time, or any other similar law. It is agreed by the Parties that, in connection with
performance of the Services, including, without limitation, any and all public works (as defined
by applicable law), Contractor shall bear all risks ofpayment or non-payment ofprevailing wages
under California law and/or the implementation of Labor Code Section I 781 , as the same may be
amended lrom time to time, and/or any other similar law. Contractor acknowledges and agrees
that it shall be independently responsible for reviewing the applicable laws and regulations and
effectuating compliance with such laws. Contractor shall require the same ofall subcontractors.
7 -3 Licenses and Permits. Contractor re presents and warrants to City that Contractor
and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits. qualifications. and
approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective professions.
Contractor represents and warrants to City that Contractor and its employees, agents, and
subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of
this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals that are legally required to practice their
respective professions. In addition to the foregoing, Contractor and any subcontractors shall obtain
and maintain during the term of this Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
SECTION 8. TE,RMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon
written notifi cation to Contractor.
8-2 l'ermination by Contractor Contractor may canccl this Agreement upon 30 days'
written notice to Citv.
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8.3 Consequences of Termination. In the event of termination, Contractor shall be
entitled to compensation lor the Services performed up to the date of'termination; City, however,
may condition payment of such compensation upon Contractor delivering to City any or all
documents, photographs, computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided
to Contractor or prepared by or for Contractor or City in connection with this Agreement.
8.4 Extension. Ci ty may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of
this Agreement beyond that provided lor in Subsection l.l. Any such cxtension shall require a
written amendmcnt to this Agreement. as provided for hercin. Contractor understands and agrecs
that, if City grants such an extension. City shall have no obligation to provide Contractor with
compensation beyond the maximum amount provided lor in this Agreement. Similarly, unless
authorized by the Contract Administrator, City shall have no obligation to reimburse Contractor
for any otherwise reimbursablc cxpenses incurred during the extension period.
8.5
all the Parties.
Amendments. The Parties ma y amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by
8.6 Assiqnment and Subcontractine. City and Contractor recognize and agree that this
Agreement contemplates personal performance by Contractor and is based upon a determination
of Contractor's unique personal competence, experience, and specialized personal knowledge.
Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement was and is the
professional reputation and competence ofContractor. Contractor may not assign this Agreement
or any interest therein without the prior written approval ofthe Contract Administrator. Contractor
shall not subcontract any portion ofthe performance contemplated and provided for herein. other
than to the subcontractors noted in Contractor's proposal. without prior written approval of the
Contract Administrator. In the event that key personnel leave Contractor's employ, Contractor
shall notify City immediately.
8.7 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the expiration or termination of this
Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Contractor
shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
8.8 Options upon Breach by Contractor. lf Contractor materially breaches any ofthe
terms of this Agreement, City's remedies shall include, but not be limited to, any or all of the
following:
a. lmmediately terminate this Agreement;
b. Retain the plans, specifications, drawings. reports, design documents, and
any other work product prepared by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement;
c. Retain a different Contractor to complete the Services described in
Exhibit A; and/or
d. Charge Contractor the diflerence between the cost to complete the Services
describcd in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount that City
would have paid Contractor pursuant to Section 2 ifContractor had completed the Services.
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SI,CTION 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
9.1 Records Created as Part of Contractor's Performance. All reports, data, maps,
models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records,
files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form that Contractor prepares
or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the
property of City. Contractor hereby agrees to deliver those documents to City upon the expiration
or termination of this Agreement. lt is understood and agreed that the documents and other
materials, including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement
are prepared specifically lor City and are not necessarily suitable lor any future or other use. Any
use ofsuch documents for other projects by City shall be without liability to Contractor. City and
Contractor agree that. until final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports, and other
documents are confidential and will not be released to third parlies without prior written consent
of both Parties unless required by law.
9.2 DOES NOT APPLY TO ANIMAL CONI'ROL (FIELD ST,RVICES)
9.3 Contractor's Books and Records. Contractor shall maintain any and all ledgers,
books ofaccount, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing
or relating to charges for the Services or expenditures and disbursements charged to City under
this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from
thedateoffinal paymentto Contractor under this Agreement. All such records shallbe maintained
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and
readily accessible.
9.4 lnspeclion and Audit of Records. An y records or documents that Section 9.3 of
this Agreement requires Contractor to maintain shall be made available lor inspection, audit,
and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of City.
Under Califomia Govemment Code Section 8546.7. ifthe amount ofpublic funds expended under
this Agreement exceeds TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00), this Agreement shall be
subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any
audit of City, for a period ofthree (3) years after final payment under this Agreement.
SECTION IO.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
I 0.1 Attomeys' Fees. If either Party to this Agreement brings any action, including an
action for declaratory relief. to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing
Party shall be entitled to reasonable attomeys' fees and expenses including costs, in addition to
any other relief to which that Party may be cntitled; provided, however, that the attorneys' lees
awarded pursuant to this Section shall not exceed the hourly rate paid by City for legal services
multiplied by the reasonable number ofhours spent by the prevailing Party in the conduct ofthe
litigation. 'fhe court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that
purpose.
10.2 Applicable Lawt Venue. The intemal laws olthe State of Califomia shall govern
the interpretation and enforcement oI this Agreement. In the event that either Party brings any
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action against the other under this Agreement, the Panies agree that trial of such action shall be
vested exclusively in Riverside County.
10.3 Severability. Ifany provision of this Agrecment is held invalid, the remainder ol
this Agreement shall not be aflected thereby and all other parts of this Agreemcnt shall
nevertheless be in full lorce and effect.
10.4 Section Headincs and Subheadin ss. 'l'he section headin gs and subheadings
contained in this Agreement are included for convenience only and shall not limit or otherwise
affect the terms of this Agreement.
10.5 No Implied Waiverof Breach. The waiverofany breach ola specific provision ol
this Agreement does not constitute a waiver olany other breach ofthat term or any other term of
this Agreement.
I 0.6 Successors and Assigns. The provisions oflthis Agreement shall inure to the benefit
ofand shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns ofthe Parties.
10.7 Contractor Representative. All matters under this Agreement shall be handled for
Contractor by Monica Wylie ("Contractor's Representative"). The Contractor's Representative
shall have lull authority to represent and act on behalf of Contractor for all purposes under this
Agreement. The Contractor's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his best
skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and
procedures and lor the satislactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this
Agreement.
10.8 Citv Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by a City
employee, Molly Binnall, Management Analyst ("Contract Administrator"). All correspondence
shall be directed to or through the Contract Administrator or his designee. The Contract
Administrator shall have the power to act on behalf of City for all purposes under this Agreement.
Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from
any person other than the Contract Administrator or his designee.
10.9 Notices. Any written notice to Contractor shall be sentto:
AN IMAI- I:RIt-lNI)S OF'l'l llr VAI-l.tiY
ATTN: Monica Wylic
3375 I MISSION I'RAII,
wil_DOMAR. CA 92595
Any written notice to City shall be senl to the Contract Administrator at:
City of Menifee
29844 Haun Road
Menit'ee , CA 92586
Attn: Molly Binnall, Management Analyst
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City Clerk
City of Menifee
29844 Haun Road
Menifee. CA 92586
10.10 DOES NOT APPLY TO CITY OF MENIFEE: FISCAL YEAR2020/21 ANIMAL
FIELD SERVICES
l0.ll Riehts and Remedies. Exce pt with respect to rights and remedies expressly
declared to be exclusive in this Agreement. the rights and remedies ofthe Parties are cumulative
and the exercise by either Party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the
exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same delault
or any other default by the other Party.
10.12 Intesration. This Agreement, including the scope ofservices attachcd hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A, represents the entire and integrated agreement between C ity and
Contractor and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations. or agreements, either written or
oral. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning olthe
language used and shall not be construed for or against either Party by reason ofthe authorship of
this Agreement or any other rule ofconstruction which might otherwise apply.
10.13 Countemarts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.
10.14 Execution ofContract. The persons executing this Agreement on behalfofeach ofl
the Parties hereto represent and warrant that (i) such Party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they
are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said Party, (iii) by so
executing this Agreement, such Party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and
(iv) that entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to
which said Party is bound.
I 0. I 5 Nondiscrimination. Contractor covenants that, by and for itsell its heirs, executors.
assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that in the performance oflthis Agreement
there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on
account of any impermissible classification including, but not limited to, race, color, creed,
religion, scx, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry.
10.16 No Third Partv Beneficiaries. With the exception of the specific provisions set
forth in this Agreement, there are no intended third-party beneficiaries under this Agreement and
no such other third parties shall have any rights or obligations hereunder.
10.17 Nonliability ol'City Ofliccrs and frmployses- No officcr . ol-flc ial, employcc, agcnt.
representative, or volunteer of City shall be personally liable to Contractor, or any successor in
interest, in the event ofany delault or breach by City or lor any amount which may become due to
Contractor or to its successor. or for breach ofany obligation ofthe terms of this Agreement.
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10.18 No Undue lnfl uence. Contractor declares and warrants that no undue influence or
pressure is used against or in concert with any officer or employee olCity in connection with the
award. terms or implementation of this Agreement, including any mcthod of cocrcion, confidential
financial arrangement. or financial inducement. No officer or employee of City shall receive
compensation, directly or indirectly, from Contractor, or from any officer, employee, or agent of
Contractor, in connection with the award ofthis Agreement or any work to be conducted as a result
of th is Agreement.
10.19 No Benefit to Arise to Citv Emplovees. No member. officer. or em ployee of C ity,
or their designees or agents, and no public oflicial who exercises authority over or has
responsibilities with respect to this Agreement during his/her tenure or for one ( I ) year thereafter,
shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any agreement or sub-agreement, or the proceeds
thereof, for the Services to be performed under this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have execured and entered into this
Agreement as ofthe Effective Date.
CITY OF MENIFE CONTRACTOR
Armando G. V C ty Manager T amm I oyd. President
Attest
onlca ylie. Execulive Director
Ci
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Contractor is a corporation]
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E,XHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICtrS
Contractor shall provide comprehensive animal control (Field Services) in the not to exceed
amount of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FM THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO
CENTS DOLLARS ($225,000.00) as outlined in the lollowing pages.
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I . Understanding
Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV) is desirous of providing a full range of animal
control services to Menifee (City). AFV's purpose is the safeguarding of the health
and safety of the population of the City of Menifee and the health and safety of its
domestic animals, and for the purpose of promoting the humane treatment of animals
and the stimulation of public support for enforcement of the city ordinances relating to
animal control.
2. Methodology and Scope of Work
(a) Field service assistance. Respond to all calls for field service assistance in
accordance with the priority of call policy as described in Exhibit B, attached
hereto.
The animal control officers will stagger the times and days that they are in the city
to give the best coverage for Menifee. The hours of service per week will total a
minimum of 80 hours of field service.
Assist law enforcement, fire department, and Fish & Game as requested and in
extreme situations that arise such as the removal of vicious dogs in drug raids,
cock fighting, organized dog fighting, evacuation of animals during disasters, etc.
lnvestigate and pursue action on complaints of public nuisances, leash law
violations, and barking dog complaints. Hold hearings in compliance with
municipal codes regarding public nuisances and potentially dangerous/vicious
animals-
(b) lmpoundment. lmpound all animals picked up at large and collect such impound
fees as may be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
(c) Proper Care and Treatment. Provide care and treatment to any stray or
abandoned animal in accordance with the provision of Penal Code of the State of
California 597 .1 , 597e, and 597f.
(d) Animal Bites. lnvestigate reported animal bites. AFV may initially receive animal
bite reports by telephone, but shall respond in person to all reported bites by dogs,
cats or by suspected rabid or wild animals- As part of the investigation, AFV shall
take appropriate steps consistent with the circumstances of each separate incident
to locate and quarantine the suspected animal(s) and/or assist the complained
and/or injured party(ies) to trap the suspected animal(s). AFV shall contact and
interview the bite victim (or the victim's parent or guardian in the case of a minor)
as part of the bite investigation procedure. Bite reports shall indicate who reported
the bite incident.
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(e) Quarantine. Quarantine, as prescribed by State Law and Ordinances, all
animals suspected to be rabid and/or that have bitten a person or other animal.
Animals may be quarantined at home with a mandatory three time visit by an
animal control officer or at the shelter in accordance with policy, at the officer
discretion. All animals shall receive proper veterinary care and proper nutrition.
AFV shall comply with and complete the annual report of local rabies control
activities to the county and the state as required for the City.
(f) Strav Animal Complaints. lnvestigate and pursue action on complaints and/or
reports of potentiaI violations of Municipal Code relating to animals, including
unnecessary noise, in accordance with such procedures adopted by the City;
respond to requests from the Fire Department and contract law enforcement
provider for assistance with animal related situations.
(g) Barkinq Doo Complaints. Respond to and process barking dog complaints
(public nuisances) in accordance with city ordinance. Hold public nuisance
hearings for barking dog complaints that have failed to be abated.
(h) Dead Animals. Remove dead animals from the public right-of-way within City
limits and from other areas upon request. ln the event that such animal is on a
state highway, AFV shall immediately call CALTRANS for the removal of such
animal.
(i) Trappino. Assist city residents in the removal of domestic or wild animals from
privately owned traps within twenty lour (24) hours of being notified. Trapping
may not be performed on Friday or Saturday. Assist city residents in the setting
of, trapping and removal of domestic and wild animals from public and private
property within five (5) days.
O Traps. AFV will advise, assist and may set traps and provide a trapping program
for an animal at large or a wild animal on public or private property. AFV may
provide traps for a rental fee to City residents or City may purchase traps to be
used only for city residents. All traps will be available to city residents on a first
come, first served basis. AFV shall not be required to stay on the property and
monitor the trap unless the Executive Director or the responding Animal Control
feels there is a danger to human or the animal's life.
(k) Return of lmpounded Animals. AFV encourages the return of any losUstray
animal to the rightful owner in the field, subject to the appropriate payment of
impound fees. AFV Officers and staff will make every effort to reunite each stray
animal to their owner.
(t)Licenses for Doqs,Kennels. and Catteries. AFV shall continue to im plement a
comprehensive licensing program including conducting dog license inspections.
AFV shall issue dog licenses with appropriate proof of rabies vaccinations. AFV
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shall issue licenses to operale dog kennels and catteries within City, subject to
approval of the City for land use and zoning requirements for said facilities, and
collect fees in connection therewith. AFV shall provide all forms and tags for such
licenses. AFV shall retain one half of the license fees for kennels and catteries.
Area-wide canvassing will be conducted as part of the field service activity.
Half of the kennel/cattery license fee shall be credited against the cost of the field
service contract and reflected on each invoice for services on a monthly basis.
All fees collected for dog licenses and penalties shall be accounted for by AFV.
These fees will be either credited against the cost of the contract and reflected on
each invoice for services on a monthly basis or retained by AFV as part of the flat
monthly fee. AFV shall retain a fee based on compensation schedule for each dog
license issued.
AFV will be responsible for sending out license renewal letters for individual dogs.
AFV will be responsible for keeping the license database current for City residents
regarding their dog licenses. AFV will be responsible for sending out cattery and
kennel license renewals and performing all inspections of the premises.
AFV shall verify dog license status when responding to requests for service or
when responding to complaints. The Animal Control or Humane Officer, as part of
said officer's regular animal control duties will conduct license inspection activities
during animal control investigations so as to ascertain the number of unlicensed
dogs, to license such dogs and gain compliance with license requirements.
AFV will provide a verification system whereby owners can verify the status of their
animal's license by telephone.
(m)lssuance of Warninq and Citations. AFV will enforce all a ppropriate provisions
of the ordinance including the issuance of notices of violations or citations as
necessary for violations of the provisions of said ordinance or state law. Such
revenue generated would be credited against the cost of the field service contract
and reflected on each invoice for services on a monthly basis.
AFV personnel are trained to be pro-active when in the field. The Officers are
trained to resolve animal related problems on the first attempt. AFV officers
receive a minimum of forty (40) hours training annually.
A request for service slip will be filled out on each complaint received. lt will
indicate:
1 . Date and time the call was received;
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(n) Service to the Public. AFV will provide service to the public on all animal matters
consistent with established policies and procedures that promote courteous and
efficient service and good public relations.
2. Calleis name, address and phone number;
3. Address in which the complaint is against;
4. Description of the complaint; and
5. Time and officer's name the call was dispatched to
The officers complete a daily log. Each call is logged on the daily with the time
that they arrived, left the call, and the outcome of the call. The logs are turned in
at the end of each shift to the animal control supervisor. The information is
available to the City and the public at all times.
Service calls are received by the AFV dispatcher. The dispatcher contacts the
officer via Nextel radio. The officer prioritizes calls as they are received.
Calls will be handled on a priority basis in accordance with Exhibit B.
The animal control officers will transport animals in animal control vans or trucks
that provide both air conditioning, ventilation and heating to the animal
compartments to keep the animals comfortable. The animal control vehicles are
equipped with amber lights, spotlights and a beacon for safety.
AFV will provide all equipment necessary for the officers in the field including, but
not limited to:
a. Humane traps (dog, cat, raccoon)
b. Snake tongs
c. Ketch-alls-6', 5' and 3'
d. Tranquilizer rifle
e. Pole sydngef. Nets
g. Shovels
h. Plastic bagsi. Food and water supplies for animals onboardj. Blankets and lowels
k. Nextel radios for communication
l. Flashlights
m. PPE equipment
n. Tranquilizer (Anased)
o. Sodium Pentobarbital
p. Leashes
q. Appropriate forms and paperwork
r. Carriers
After hour calls are received by a local answering service. The calls are then
dispatched to the on-call officer.
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ln the event that the phone system at the shelter should be inoperable for a period,
the calls received from the public will be transferred to and answered by the local
answering service and dispatched to the officers.
(o.) Respondinq to Crowinq Fowl Complaints. AFV will handle crowing fowl calls
as a public nuisance. AFV will handle calls accordingly.
(p.) Respondinq to Non-Vector Related Animal Calls. AFV will not provide vector
control for rats, mice, etc. AFV will provide information to the public for vector control,
bee keeping, etc. AFV will trap and remove skunks, opossums, raccoons, etc.
(q.) Potentiallv Danqerous Doq Hearinqs. AFV will notify the dog owne(s) and the
public of upcoming potentially dangerous dog hearings. AFV will conduct the hearings
and make a determination based on the facts presented at the hearing. AFV will send
the Order After Hearing to all participants that attending the hearing. AFV will set the
guidelines for the keeping of said animal (if the dog is deemed potentially dangerous).
AFV will continue to monitor the situation to ensure the quidelines are being adhered
to.
lf the guidelines are not adhered to AFV will impound the animal for public safety and
petition the courts for a menacing dog hearing to determine the fate of the animal-
(r.) Public Nuisance Hearinqs. AFV will notify the pet owner and the public of
upcoming public nuisance hearings. AFV will conduct the hearings and will make a
determination based on the facts presented at the hearing. AFV will send an Order
After Hearing within 10 days to the pet owner and all parties that attended the hearing.
(s.) Animal Cruelty / Neqlect Complaints. AFV will respond immediately to all
reports of animal cruelty or neglect. AFV will proceed under Penal Code 597 to
prosecute all persons found to be abusing/neg lecting animals. AFVwill file all charges
and appear in court as necessary to assist the District Attorney in the prosecution.
3. Company and Organization
Animal Friends of the Valleys is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. AFV was
formed in 1987 for the purpose of promoting humane care of animals.
AFV has been providing animal control and shelter services to the City of Lake
Elsinore since October I , 1988. AFV has sheltered the animals for Riverside
County Animal Control Services (RCAC) from Corona to the San Diego border
since October '1 , 1988.
Over the last 32 years, AFV has been awarded the animal control and sheltering
contract for the Cities of Canyon Lake, Munieta, and Temecula. ln August 2009
AFV contracted with the City of Wildomar to provide animal control and sheltering
for the city's animals. AFV has provided animal control and sheltering for the Pala
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& Rincon tribal halls. AFV is currently providing animal control and sheltering on
an as-needed basis with the Pauma lndian tribal hall. On July 1 , 2010 AFV
contracted to provide animal control services to the City of Menifee.
AFV has a six-member board of directors.
AFV currently employs eighty-eight (88) full and part time dedicated employees.
The animal control officers all attend the humane training academy and have all
satisfied the requirements prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer
Standards and Training under Penal Code 832.
AFV has a proven lrack record with over thirty-two (32) years successful
experience in the operation of an animal shelter. Last year AFV cared for over
8,609 dogs and cats in the shelter and served an area population of over 450,000
people.
AFV provides animal control services to the cities of Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore,
Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, and Wildomar. Those services include, but are not
limited to, enforcement of ordinances, impounding, quarantining, and isolating
animals that have bitten, humane home and shelter euthanasia, licensing animals
and providing databases of information about these animals.
AFV currently operates two locations. The AFV Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic is
located at 29001 Bastron Ave. in Lake Elsinore, California approximately 15 miles
from the City. The animal shelter is located at 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar,
California.
The contracted cities and county receive a direct financial benefit of the nonprofit
function of AFV through our humane education, monthly low cost vaccination clinic,
low income food giveaway and spay/neuter programs that are offered without
additional costs to the cities and county. These programs are funded with
donations made by AFV's generous charitable donors and fundraising efforts.
AFV maintains a database of information regarding animals and their owners. All
information required to license an animal is entered into a fully computerized
system that tracks the owner, animal, license and rabies information where it can
be easily accessed. Animal control officers and supervisors keep a log of time that
is spent on each city's services. The animal control department enters all calls
that are received along with the outcome of the calls on the computerized system.
All monies are collected and deposited into a local bank with backup paperwork
filed. Monthly financial statements are prepared in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
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Exhibit A
Compensation Schedule
Field Services:
Two designated animal control officers for coverage for the City, eight hours per
day each. $65.00 per hour.
After hour calls including nights, weekends, and holidays. $97.50 per hour.
Administrative costs (such as, but not limited to, hearing officer, attending
meetings, compliant resolution, etc.) $65.00 per hour.
Two animal control vehicles, fuel, maintenance, etc. $.95 per mile.
Pick up of Livestock - $100.00 per head, use of horse trailer - $65.00 per load
Licensinq:
AFV shall retain $7.00 of each individual dog license sold.
AFV shall rclain y2 of all kennel/cattery licenses.
Veterinarian Services:
Emergency veterinarian services (as needed). Fee to be passed on based on
charge from negotiated pricing from veterinarian.
ESTIMATED COST:
Option 2: A flat month ly charge of $19,500, with AFV retaining all
licensing/citations fees collected for the month. This option consists of a
total yearly amount $234,000 giving the City a flat amount that can be
budgeted for each month. No cost of living increase.
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AFV estimates animal control services including field services, licensing, and
veterinarian services to be estimated at:
Option 1: A monthly fee service charge of $32,000 with a credit back for
licensing/citations. This will include a 2.5o/o cosl of living increase per year.
This option consists of a total year amount $384,000, with an offset of
licenses/citations collected in the estimated amount of $150,000, netting
estimate cost of $234,000 per year.
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Exhibit B
Priority of Field Services
An Animal Control Officer will respond to medical emergencies and other
emergencies involving danger to humans within 30 minutes or less during regular
service hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and within 60 minutes
or less after regular service hours, on Saturdays and Sundays and holidays.
Response time to non-emergency calls will be within 24 hours. Barking dog and
public nuisance complaints will be handled within 72 hours.
Emergency calls - During regular service hours
PRIORITY ONE: To be handled immediately.
a. Animals endangering health or safety of the public
b. Aggressive stray animals at large
c. Animal bites, involving animals at large
d. Sheriff, police, fire request for emergency service
e. Animal cruelty/neglect complaints
PRIORITY TWO:
a. Sick or injured stray animals
b. Animals in distress
c. Humane investigation-life threatening
d. Livestock or equine at large
PRIORITY THREE:
a. Dead animals on public property
Emergency calls & after regular service hours - To be handled immediately:
a. Animals endangering health or safety of the public
b. Sheriff, police, fire request for emergency service
c. Aggressive stray animals at large
d. Animal bites, involving animals at large
e. Sick or injured stray animals
f. Animals in distress
g. Humane investigations- life threatening
Non-emergency calls
a. lmpound of confined stray animals
b. Quarantine of confined, owned animals
c. Quarantine release of biting animals
d. Leash law enforcement
e. Permit investigations
f. Humane investigation- non life threatening
g. Public nuisance investigations
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