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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 114 Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce ICSP Agreement (April - December 2013) By-law THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE „,,?* E.3 1, III ��q i : l e,' 1 T ' NI 0” 0 PAI N OF KING BY -LAW NO. 2013 -114 BEING A BY -LAW TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE KINCARDINE & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WHEREAS Section 8(1) and 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, provide that the powers of a municipality under this or any other Act shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on the municipality to • enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to respond to municipal issues and has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine deems it advisable to enter into an agreement with a contractor for support and administration in relation to the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP); NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine ENACTS as follows: 1. That The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine enter into an agreement with the Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce for support and administration in relation to the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP). 2. That this service be procured under 6.2 Best Value of G.G. 2.17 Purchasing and Procurement Policy. IIIII That the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine, the agreement with the Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce attached hereto as Schedule "A ". 4. This By -law shall come into full force and effect upon its passage. 5. This By -law may be cited as the "Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce ICSP Agreement (April — December 2013) By -law ". RE a FIRS d OND time this 4 day of September, 2013. S g Mayor Clerk READ a THIRD - . • FINALLY PASSED this 4 day of September, 2013. 0 gni , k 4 • Mayor Clerk This is Schedule "A_” to By -Law No.2013 - II4 passed the d ay ofAembe/ 2013 Contracted Services Agreement (April 1 2013 to December 31st, 2013) This AGREEMENT made this day of &i- 2013. BETWEEN: THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE Hereinafter called the "Municipality" of the First Part -and - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Hereinafter called the "Contractor" of the Second Part WHEREAS the Municipality wishes to contract the implementation of Integrated Community Sustainability Plan activities to the Contractor; NOWTHEREFORETHISAGREEMENTWITNESSETHTHAT the parties hereto agree as follows: DEFINITIONS C.A.O.: shall mean the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality of Kincardine; Mayor: shall mean the Mayor of the Municipality of Kincardine Municipality: shall mean The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine; Public Information: shall mean all information that is available to the public as defined by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (M.O.U.1 The following M.O.U. represents an agreement respecting undertakings and obligations of both parties (the contract). Term The term of this Agreement shall run from April 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Partnership Overview This memorandum of understanding outlines the general parameters within which the identified parties intend to work together. Both parties agree to act cooperatively and in good faith, respecting at all times public accountability and transparency of process. It is understood that the initiatives and activities described in this agreement may include participation and consultation with appropriate community stakeholders including the Kincardine Tourism Table. Basic Undertaking 1. To complete the list of tasks 2. To regularly report to the Municipality's Council on activities and target achievement. Specific Assistance from the Municipality of Kincardine 1. Municipality of Kincardine to provide fees to a maximum of $5,000 to carry through to December 31 2013. Specific Deliverables by the Contractor 1. Identifying potential higher tier government grants for various municipal projects 2. Continuation of bi- weekly Tourism Table meetings and implementation of strategies contained in Tourism Strategic Plan. 3. Research, development and completion of bike path on the B -line. 4. Continuation of partnership with Bruce Telecom and Municipal CAO to develop business plan for "Free Wi -FI" in Lakeside Downtown Kincardine and beach. 5. Evaluate the 2013 BIA Ambassador program and develop recommendations for 2014 and beyond. 6. Explore the possibility of developing the walkway linking The Queen's Lookout to the existing path to the beach. 7. Input to 2014 Tourism Budget. 8. Further enhancement of promotion of Municipal brand. 9. Explore perception of local prices and develop counter strategies. 10. Develop a framework for a Visiting Family Relations Program. 11.Investigate options for a Volunteer development and animation program. 12. Explore options for enhanced Customer Service Training. 13. Facilitate implementation of Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan strategies. 14. Continuation of investigation of business case for a public /private municipal website 15. 16. Consider possible new festivals and events that showcase the Municipality of Kincardine's heritage. 3.0 INDEMNITY 3.1 Indemnification The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Municipality, its officers, employees or agents from and against any and all claims, actions, losses, expenses, costs or damages resulting from or connected with the provision of the Services for the Contract: 3.2. Insurance The Contractor shall put in effect and maintain in its name, at its expense, all the necessary insurance that would be considered appropriate for a prudent Contractor undertaking this type of operation for the period during which the agreement is in effect with insurers acceptable to the Municipality, including: Commercial General Liability Insurance, for third party bodily injury, personal injury and property damage to an inclusive limit of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence. The policy shall include: The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine as an additional insured Cross Liability Contractual Liability Contractors Legal Liability Contents coverage on a replacement cost basis for all property owned by the Contractor. A thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation The Contractor shall provide the Municipality with a valid Certificate of Insurance as evidence of the above coverage upon signing the agreement. The Contractor shall provide the Municipality with any renewal replacement certificates as may be necessary during the term of the agreement. 4.0 DURATION OF AGREEMENT 4.1 This Agreement shall come into full force and effect and be binding on all parties from April 1, 2013 to December 31 2013. 4.2 Any party may terminate this employment agreement upon Sixty (60) days notice by mailing a notice of termination by registered or certified mail to the other party. to the Municipality at: 1475 5 Concession RR #5 Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 2X6 to the Contractor at: c/o Chamber of Commerce 1475 5 th Concession RR #5 Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6 5.0 ASSIGNMENTS 5.1 This Agreement is not assignable by either party without the written permission of the other party. 6.0 INTELLECTUALPROPERTY& PUBLIC INFORMATION (a) Public Information required for the Contract shall be exchanged between the parties on a reciprocal basis. (b) The results of any work done by the Contractor to facilitate job growth or any items contained in the M.O.U. shall be publically owned by the Municipality of Kincardine. (c) The process or internal information gathering methods of the Contractor shall be information that is not public and deemed to be the property of the Contractor. (d) All patents, copyrighted material of the Contractor shall remainthe exclusive property of the Contractor. 7.0 RESOLUTION 7.1 In the event that a conflict arises in the interpretation of this agreement the following steps shall be followed: Step #1: the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality shall meet with the Business Improvement Area Manager to discuss and resolve the issue. Step # 2: in the event that the issue is not resolved in step # 1, then the Mayor of the Municipality and the Chairperson of the Business Improvement Area shall join the parties named in step # 1 to facilitate a resolution to the matter. 8.0 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Minor amendments to this agreement may be made by the signatories to this agreement and major amendments must be made by the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine. 9.0 ENTRY INTO FORCE The Municipality of Kincardine retains the right to monitor the Business Improvement Area in the activities leading to the implementation of the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Municipality has hereto affixed its corporate seal attested by the hands of its Mayor and CAO this I+ day of .f:)\-cr 2013. The Contractor has hereunto set their hand this LI day of Sep‘ernbe( , 2013. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED )THE CORPORATION OF THE in the presence of )MUN a-ALI • F KI CARDINE ) 411111111110 ) ) 40 7- 1_ 1 •- 1 C:=Q.,a0L ) CAO )CHAMBER OF CO MERCE ) ) WitnKs ) Chairp rson ) ) I HAVE THE Authority to bind the ) Organization