HomeMy WebLinkAboutC37062 Extension FY 20-21 El Paseo Business Improvement District (EPBID) Advertising SvcsCONTRACT NO. C37062
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2020
PREPARED BY: Thomas Soule, Tourism & Marketing Manager
REQUEST: Extend by one year the contract between the City of Palm Desert and FG
Creative, Inc. to provide Advertising Services for the El Paseo Parking &
Business Improvement District, and consent to the assignment of the
contract from FG Creative to CV Strategies.
Recommendation
By Minute Motion that the City Council:
Approve a one-year extension of Contract No. C37060 to FG Creative, Inc. to
provide advertising services for the El Paseo Parking & Business Improvement
District; and
2. Consent to the assignment of the contract from FG Creative to CV Strategies, and
3. Authorize the City Attorney to formulate an extension and assignment acceptance
to the contract and the Mayor to execute the extension on behalf of the City.
Funds are available in Account No. 2714491-4321500.
Committee/Commission Recommendation
At its regular meeting on February 20, 2020, the El Paseo Parking & Business Improvement
District (EPPBID) Board of Directors recommended to the City Council that the contract with FG
Creative to represent the district as its advertising agency be renewed for one year.
Background Analvsis
After a competitive selection process and with the full support of the EPPBID Board, the City
Council approved a one-year contract with FG Creative for Fiscal Year 2018/19 to provide
advertising services for the EPPBID. The contract allows the City the unilateral option, at its sole
discretion, to renew the agreement automatically for up to two additional one-year terms. This
would be the second and final one-year extension of the agreement.
The original contract provides FG Creative a monthly retainer of $2,000, for work that includes,
but is not limited to, the following services:
Development of an annual budget that includes a comprehensive, strategic, and
diversified media plan.
Negotiation, scheduling, and maintainance of media buys.
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• Development of an annual branding campaign and create all graphic assets as needed to
fulfill the media plan.
• Organiztion and management of two merchant meetings per year.
• Management of public relations efforts on behalf of the EPPBID.
Hard costs associated with online advertising placement and other media buys are not included
in the monthly retainer and are accounted for in Exhibit "C" of the original contract. However, due
to the unknowns presented by the COVID-19 crisis, the board has been especially thoughtful
about creating a budget for FY 2020/21. While hoping for the best, the board is planning for a
large drop in revenue for the District. Working with staff — and taking into account their cash
reserves — the Board has approved a budget of $192,000, which includes an adjusted monthly
retainer for FG Creative of $1,500 per month that includes the services listed above with the
exception of public relations services. The total amount of the contract for FY 2020/21 is $192,000.
The Board will revisit the budget on a quarterly basis to evaluate the situation and make any
needed changes to their spending plan accordingly. if revenue outperforms projections, staff will
return to Council with a revised plan before any further spending is added to the proposed budget.
Furthermore, partly as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, FGC will merge on August 1, 2020,
with CV Strategies, a local PR firm, to create a new agency that will be able to offer more services
and new areas of expertise. When the merger is complete, staff requests the City Councils'
consent to assign Contract No. C37060 to CV Strategies. Based on the recommendation of the
EPPBID Board, staff recommends the renewal of the contract with FG Creative for advertising
services for a one-year period, from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021.
Fiscal Analvsis
The cost of the subject contract and media buys are funded through the EPPBID annual
assessments collected from district members and there is no impact on the City's General Fund.
Funds are available in Account No. 2714491-4321500.
LEGAL REVIEW
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Robert W. Martin Alvarez
Hargreaves Director of Economic Janet M. Moore
City Attorney Development Director of Finance
City Manager, Lauri Aylaian:
VENDOR: Stephanie D. Greene
FG Creative, Inc.
73-585 El Paseo, Suite A-1126
Palm Desert, CA 92260
ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER
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Andy Firestine
Assistant City Manager
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ATTACHMENT: Contract C37060
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PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TEL: 760 346—o6i x
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June 28, 2018
Stephanie Greene, CEO
FG Creative, Inc.
74-020 Alessandro, Suite E
Palm Desert, California 92260
Dear Ms. Greene:
Subject: Contract No. C37060 — Advertising Services for the El Paseo
Parkins and Business Improvement District
At its regular meeting of May 24, 2018, the Palm Desert City Council, by Minute Motion:
1) Approved the award of subject contract to FG Creative, Inc., Palm Desert, California, in
the amount of $235,000 that includes $24,000 for advertising consulting services for the El
Paseo Business Improvement District and a reimbursement in an amount not to exceed
$211,000 for advertising production; 2) authorized City Attorney to make non -substantive
changes to the contract and Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City.
Enclosed is a fully executed Agreement for your records. If you have any questions or
require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
SS
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, MMC
CITY CLERK
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Enclosure (as noted)
cc/enc: Thomas Soule, Tourism and Marketing Manager
Finance Department
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CITY OF PALM DESERT CONTRACT NO. C37060
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
MARKETING SERVICES
CITY OF PALM DESERT
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 24TH day of MAY , 20 18 , by
and between the City of Palm Desert, a municipal corporation, organized under the laws
of the State of California, with its principal place of business at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive,
Palm Desert, California, 92260 ("City") and FG Creative, Inc., a corporation in California,
with its principal place of business at 74-020 Alessandro, Suite E, Palm Desert, CA 92260
("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as
"Party" and collectively as "Parties."
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
professional marketing consulting services required by the City on the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it is experienced in
providing professional marketing consulting services to public clients, is licensed in the
State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Consultant to render such professional marketing
consulting services for the City's tourism and general marketing ("Project") as set forth in
this Agreement.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to
furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and
customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional marketing
consulting services necessary for the Project ("Services"). The Services are more
particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the
exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local,
state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2018 to June
30, 2019, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Automatic renewal of the contract
is not to exceed three consecutive years. The City shall have the unilateral option, at its
sole discretion, to renew this Agreement automatically for no more than two additional
one-year terms. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement,
and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Independent Contractor; Control and Pavment of Subordinates. The
Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will
determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the
requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor
basis and not as an employee. Consultant retains the right to perform similar or different
services for others during the term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel
performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be
employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and
control. Neither City, nor any of its officials, officers, directors, employees or agents shall
have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees,
or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries,
and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services
under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all
reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to:
social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability
insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services
expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of
Services set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to
perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate
Consultant's conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant's
submittals in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more
detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.5 Citv's Representative. The City hereby designates Thomas Soule,
Tourism & Marketing Manager, or his/her designee, to act as its representative in all
matters pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's
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Representative"). Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other
than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee. City's Representative
shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of all products
submitted by Consultant, but not the authority to enlarge the Scope of Work or change
the total compensation due to Consultant under this Agreement. The City Manager shall
be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents that
increase the Scope of Work or change the Consultant's total compensation, subject to
the provisions contained in Section 3.3 of this Agreement.
3.2.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates
Stephanie Greene, CEO, or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance
of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall
have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under
this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services,
using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods,
techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all
portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with
City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants
and other staff at all times.
3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Emplovees. Consultant shall
perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent
with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same
discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled
in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that
all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the
Services assigned to them. Finally, Consultant represents that it, its employees and
subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature
that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such licenses and approvals
shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the
indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost
and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct
errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the
standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub -
consultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to
the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or
property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner
acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and
shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.
3.2.9 Laws and Regulations. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of
and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any
manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA
requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all
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violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If Consultant
performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations,
Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall
defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this
Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply
with such laws, rules or regulations.
3.2.10 Insurance. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement
until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required
under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence
work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the
subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section.
Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of Work,
Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this
Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form
that is satisfactory to City.
General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability
insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01,
in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate,
for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include
contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard
ISO "insured contract" language will not be accepted.
Automobile Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain automobile insurance at least
as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property
damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with Work to be
performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or
rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident.
Workers' Compensation Insurance. Consultant shall maintain Workers' Compensation
Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer's Liability Insurance (with limits of at least
$1,000,000). Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a
Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the City of Palm Desert, its officers,
agents, employees and volunteers.
Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance.
Consultant may opt to utilize umbrella or excess liability insurance in meeting insurance
requirements. In such circumstances, Consultant may obtain and maintain an umbrella
or excess liability insurance policy with limits that will provide bodily injury, personal injury
and property damage liability coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set
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forth above, including commercial general liability and employer's liability. Such policy or
policies shall include the following terms and conditions:
• A drop down feature requiring the policy to respond if any primary insurance that
would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectible in whole or in part for any
reason;
• Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement;
• Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; and
• Policies shall "follow form" to the underlying primary policies.
• Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds under the umbrella or
excess policies.
OTHER PROVISIONS OR REQUIREMENTS
Proof of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to City as evidence
of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation
endorsement for workers' compensation. insurance certificates and endorsements must
be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current
certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this
contract. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies, at any time.
Duration of Coverage. Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the
contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which
may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by
Consultant, his/her agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.
Primary/Non-Contributing. Coverage provided by Consultant shall be primary and any
insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City shall not be required to
contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied by a
combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess
insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall
also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City's
own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
City's Rights of Enforcement. In the event any policy of insurance required under this
Agreement does not comply with these specifications, or is canceled and not replaced,
City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any
premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant, or City will withhold
amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may
cancel this Agreement.
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Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company
currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance or
is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California, with an assigned
policyholders' Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in
accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved
by the City's Risk Manager.
Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this
agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City of Palm Desert, its
elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers, or shall
specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with
these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby
waives its own right of recovery against the City of Palm Desert, its elected or appointed
officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers, and shall require similar written
express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its sub -contractors.
Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel). Consultant acknowledges and
agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Consultant of
non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the City nor
does it waive any rights hereunder.
Requirements Not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits
contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other
requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific
reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to
a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the
exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Consultant maintains higher
limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage
for the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in
excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to
the City.
Notice of Cancellation. Consultant agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and
insurers to provide to City with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (except for
nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for
each required coverage.
Additional Insured Status. General and automobile liability policies shall provide or be
endorsed to provide that the City of Palm Desert and its officers, officials, employees,
agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies. This provision
shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.
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Prohibition of Undisclosed Coverage Limitations. None of the coverages required
herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting
endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in
writing.
Separation of Insureds. A severability of interests provision must apply for all additional
insureds ensuring that Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer's limits
of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross -liability exclusions.
Pass Through Clause. Consultant agrees to ensure that its sub -consultants, sub-
contractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved
in the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and
endorsements required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such
coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in
conformity with the requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all
agreements with consultants, sub -contractors, and others engaged in the project will be
submitted to City for review.
City's Right to Revise Specifications. The City reserves the right at any time during the
term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the
Consultant ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results
in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City and Consultant may renegotiate
Consultant's compensation.
Self -Insured Retentions. Any self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved
by City. City reserves the right to require that self -insured retentions be eliminated,
lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with
these specifications unless approved by City.
Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice of claims
made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant's performance under
this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required
liability policies.
Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and
expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary
for its proper protection and prosecution of the Work.
Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage
to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times
be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations,
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and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to
the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.
Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and
expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary
for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates
set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total
compensation shall not exceed Two Hundred Thirty -Five Thousand Dollars ($235,000)
without authorization of the City Council or City Manager, as applicable, per the Palm
Desert Municipal Code. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if
authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.
3.3.2 Pavment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly
invoice which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant.
The invoice shall describe the amount of Services provided since the initial
commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate,
through the date of the invoice. City shall, within 30 days of receiving such invoice, review
the invoice and pay all non -disputed and approved charges thereon. If the City disputes
any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30)
days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth therein.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed
for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City, or included in Exhibit "C" of this
Agreement.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may
request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any
work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project,
but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution
of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work
without authorization from the City Council or City Manager, as applicable, per the Palm
Desert Municipal Code.
3.3.5 Rate Increases. In the event that this Agreement is renewed
pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rate set forth in Exhibit "C" may be adjusted each year at
the time of renewal as set forth in Exhibit "C."
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3.4 Accounting Records.
3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete
and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this
Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a
representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make
transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this
Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings,
and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final
payment under this Agreement.
3.5 General Provisions.
3.5.1 Termination of Aqreement.
3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice
to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without
cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the
effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination.
Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those services which have
been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further
compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.
3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated
as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished
Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in
connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be
required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the
request.
3.5.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is
terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and
in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.5.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this
Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such
other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant: FG Creative
74-020 Alessandro #E
Palm Desert, CA 92260
ATTN: Stephanie Greene, CEO
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City: City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
ATTN: Thomas Soule, Tourism & Marketing Manager
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed,
forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and
addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate
notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.5.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentialitv.
3.5.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensinq of Intellectual Propertv.
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual
property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other
documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including
but not limited to, physical drawings and data magnetically or otherwise recorded on
computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under
this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Consultant shall require all subconsultants to
agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any
Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant
represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant
or provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the
Documents & Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes
intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
3.5.3.2 Confidentialitv. All ideas, memoranda, specifications,
plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data,
written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to
Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held
confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of
City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services.
Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the
performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is
otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the
related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or
insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the
Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other
similar medium without the prior written consent of City.
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3.5.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one
another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be
necessary, appropriate, or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.5.5 Attornev's Fees. If either party commences an action against the
other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with
this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover
from the losing party reasonable attorney's fees and all other costs of such action.
3.5.6 Indemnification.
3.5.6.1 Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors,
officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all
claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of
any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner
arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts, errors or omissions, or willful
misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants
or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant's Services, the Project or
this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages,
expert witness fees and attorneys fees and other related costs and
expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant's Services are subject
to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required
by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the
negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
3.5.6.2 Additional Indemnitv Obliqations. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, Consultant shall defend, with counsel of City's choosing and at
Consultant's own cost, expense and risk, any and all claims, suits, actions or other
proceedings of every kind covered by Section 3.5.6.1 that may be brought or instituted
against City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents.
Consultant shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered
against City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents as part
of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Consultant shall also reimburse City
for the cost of any settlement paid by City or its directors, officials, officers, employees,
agents or volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Such
reimbursement shall include payment for City's attorney's fees and costs, including expert
witness fees. Consultant shall reimburse City and its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents, and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred
by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein
provided. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance
proceeds, if any, received by the City, its directors, officials officers, employees, agents,
or volunteers.
3.5.7 Entire Aareement. This
of the parties with respect to the subject
negotiations, understandings or agreements.
a writing signed by both parties.
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Agreement contains the entire Agreement
matter hereof, and supersedes all prior
This Agreement may only be modified by
3.5.8 Govemina Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
3.5.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every
provision of this Agreement.
3.5.10 Citv's Riaht to Emplov Other Consultants. City reserves right to
employ other consultants in connection with this Project.
3.5.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the
successors and assigns of the parties.
3.5.12 Assignment or Transfer. Consultant shall not assign, hypothecate,
or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein
without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void,
and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by
reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
3.5.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their
agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this
Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or
against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be
deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all
personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise
specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The
captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference
only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this
Agreement.
3.5.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or
amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by
both Parties.
3.5.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any
other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver,
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benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other
Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.5.16 No Third-Partv Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party
beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.5.17 Invaliditv; Severabilitv. If any portion of this Agreement is declared
invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.5.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has
not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee
working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant
warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than
a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage,
brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or
making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the
right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no
member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall
have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material
benefit arising therefrom.
3.5.19 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an
equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant,
employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin,
handicap, ancestry, sex, or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited
to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment
or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.
3.5.20 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies
that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which
require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation, or to
undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code and agrees to
comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.5.21 Authoritv to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and
authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement.
Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal
power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.5.22 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each
of which shall constitute an original.
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3.6 Subcontracting.
3.6.1 Prior Approval Required. Consultant shall not subcontract any
portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without
prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them
subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
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CREATIVE, INC.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Sabby Jorthan Mayor
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City of Palm Desert, California
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
• Develop an annual budget that includes a comprehensive, strategic and diversified
media plan and account management that promotes El Paseo to its target
audience, in accordance with direction provided by the Board. This media plan
should demonstrate maximum efficiency of spend and a clear ability to measure
return on investment (ROI).
• Negotiate, schedule and maintain media buys in accordance with the approved
media plan. Please note that all buys performed on behalf of the EPPBID must be
billed at net amounts.
• Provide media administrative services including, but not limited to, record keeping;
flowcharts; budget recaps; billing; processing payment; maintaining media buy
schedules; buy confirmations; tracking make goods and credits; trafficking of
creative materials.
• Develop and implement a monthly merchant outreach program.
• Attend and present pertinent updates at the monthly EPPBID Board meetings.
• Evaluate all media proposals submitted to the Board and issue recommendations
based on cost, validity, and perceived benefits to the marketing/advertising
objectives of the Board.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports summarizing project activities and
achievements of all services outlined in this scope of work.
• Submit detailed invoices to include the projects and services worked on or
completed with supporting documentation for the previous month's activities.
• Develop an annual branding campaign and create all graphic assets as needed to
fulfill the media plan and all outbound marketing. To include but not limited to:
digital, print, radio and collateral material, and other elements, as mandated by the
media plan.
• Create a strategic Social Media Plan and manage all aspects of the EPPBID social
media channels, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
• Organize and manage two Merchant meetings per year (Pre -Season and Post -
Season).
• Develop and implement a program to boost community and tourism outreach, such
as a Desert Resort Concierge mixer on the street.
• Develop and coordinate a program that offers savings from a majority of El Paseo
businesses to consumers, such as an El Paseo Visitor Savings Pass.
• Manage Public Relations efforts as needed on behalf of the EPPBID.
• Maintain a blog on behalf of the EPPBID.
• Update and maintain the EPPBID website monthly.
• Agency shall represent EPPBID's voice and vision when working with media
partners, in the best interest of the "El Paseo" brand.
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Ongoing monthly services as directed by the El Paseo Parking & Business
Improvement District Board of Directors.
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EXHIBIT "C"
COMPENSATION
The CITY's budget for advertising and publicizing the EPBID's facilities, services and events is
established as part of the CITY's fiscal year budget for the period of July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
at $240,000. The CITY's liability for advertising materials and services under this Contract shall
not exceed the contracted amount of $235,000. The CITY reserves the right, at any time during
the term or any extension thereof, to adjust the amount budgeted for advertising and promotion
services. Prior to performing any services or furnishing any material contemplated by this Contract
to be undertaken and furnished by FG CREATIVE, the CITY or its designee, after conferring with
FG CREATIVE, shall authorize the services rendered and materials to be furnished, the agreed
compensation to be paid for their services, the manner of payment (lump sum or periodic progress
payments), the description and estimate of reimbursable expense, and such other matters as may
be deemed proper. Subject to the limitations and provisions set forth in this section, the CITY shall
compensate and reimburse FG CREATIVE as follows:
(a) The CITY will pay FG CREATIVE a flat fee of $2,000 per month to cover advertising services
in accordance with the proposal presented by FG CREATIVE as attached in the Addendum to
the EPBID and/or any marketing mutually agreed to by the parties hereto. The fee covers not less
than 40 hours per month; such services include, but are not limited to, meetings, account planning
and service, production management, media planning and buying, and clerical.
(b) FG CREATIVE will purchase media at the lowest rate available. All billings will be submitted
at net costs for payment by the CITY. FG CREATIVE will not markup billings or receive
commissions.
(c) FG CREATIVE shall bill the CITY monthly for the previous month's activities. Each invoice
shall contain, in reasonable detail, the projects and services worked on and rendered with
supporting documentation of reimbursable costs and expenses. Payment and reimbursements
provided for in this Section 4 will be made in due course by the City of Palm Desert.
(d) FG CREATIVE shall keep full and accurate books of account and records and other pertinent
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data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles reflecting all transactions
contemplated by this Contract.