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AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, DEPARTMENT
OF REDEVELOPMENT, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOMENT COMMISSION
AND HATHAWAY 2, INC.
(2010-2011)
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THIS AGREEMENT is made effective the 1 st day of November, 2010, by
and between the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, Acting By and
Through the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, having its offices at 1200 County-
City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601 (the "Commission") and
Hathaway 2, Inc., a domestic corporation organized under the laws of the State of Indiana
("Hathaway" or the"Provider"), and having its principal place of business in South Bend,
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WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Commission is the governing body of the City of South Bend
Department of Redevelopment (the "Department") and exists and operates under the
provisions of I.C. 36-7-14, commonly known as the "Redevelopment of Cities and
Towns Act of 1953", as amended from time to time (the"Act"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the Commission has the power and duty to
investigate, study, and survey areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South
Bend (the "City") that the Commission has determined to be in need of redevelopment
within the meaning of the Act and to redevelop said areas in a manner that will promote
land use in order to serve the best interests of the City and its inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, under the authority of I.C. 36-7-14, the Commission has adopted
and declared the Airport Economic Development Area (the "Area") to be an area in need
of redevelopment within the meaning of the Act and has acquired property, demolished
buildings, and otherwise prepared land for development now known as Ignition Park
located in the Area; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to undertake certain actions and promote
certain activities within the Area that are necessary to carry out and facilitate
development of the Area (the"Project"); and
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WHEREAS, Hathaway, and in particular, Geraldine A. Hathaway, its President,
has knowledge, experience and expertise in developing strategies and development plans;
and
WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that due to Hathaway's knowledge,
experience and expertise, it is in the best interests of the Commission to retain
Hathaway's services to assist the Commission in accomplishing the Project; and;
WHEREAS, Hathaway is willing to assist the Commission in its efforts by
providing the Requested Services which are more specifically described below and are
subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has appropriated funds for the Project, including
funds for the Requested Services, as required by the Act.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and
promises contained herein, the Commission and the Provider hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1. Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following
terms have the meanings referred to in this Section:
City Controller: The terns "City Controller" shall mean the City Controller
or Acting City Controller appointed pursuant to Indiana
Code § 36-4-9-6.
City's Internal
Auditor: The term "City's Internal Auditor" shall mean the City
Controller or any person appointed or retained by the City
Controller or the Commission for the purpose of auditing
the Provider for this Agreement or other agreements of the
City.
Commission: The term "Commission'' shall mean the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission, the governing body of the
City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment.
Competitive Bidding
Requirements: Indiana Code § 36-I-12 with respect to contracts for
construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or renovation
of a structure or improvement, and Indiana Code § 5-22
and Common Council Resolution 2690-98 with regard to
other transactions.
Contract
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Administrator: The term "Contract Administrator" shall mean Don Inks.
Director of Economic Development for the Community and
Economic Development Department.
Effective Date: The term "Effective Date" shall have the meaning ascribed
to such term in the opening paragraph of this Agreement.
Expiration Date: The terns "Expiration Date"' shall mean October 31, 2011.
Hathaway: The term "Hathaway' shall mean Hathaway 2, Inc., a
domestic corporation organized under the laws of the State
of Indiana and having its offices in South Bend, Indiana.
Requested Services: The terns "Requested Services" shall mean the services
described at EXHIBIT "A ".
Taxes: All governmental assessments, franchise fees, excises,
license and permit fees, levies, charges and taxes, of every
kind and nature whatsoever, which at any time during the
Term may be assessed, levied, or imposed on, or become
due and payable out of or in respect of, (i) activities
conducted on behalf of the Commission.
Termination Date: The term "Termination Date"' shall have the meaning
ascribed to such term in SECTION 6 of this Agreement.
SECTION 2. Retention and Acceptance of Provider, Schedule of
Services.
A. The Commission hereby retains the Provider to provide to the
Commission the Requested Services that are more specifically described at EXHIBIT
"A " attached hereto and incorporated herein. The Provider hereby accepts the
appointment to provide the Requested Services to the Commission and agrees to provide
the Requested Services under the ternis and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
B. Upon receipt of a notice to proceed from the Contract Administrator, the
Provider shall commence the Requested Services in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the procedures prescribed by
Indiana Code § 36-7-14, et seq. and the schedule established for the Project (the "Project
Schedule") or as otherwise mutually agreed by the parties in writing. The Project
Schedule is more particularly described at EXHIBIT "B" attached hereto and
incorporated herein. The Provider hereby certifies that it has sufficient experience,
expertise and financial aptitude to complete the Requested Services in the manner and
within the timeframe set forth in the Project Schedule.
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C. Should the Provider fail to complete the Requested Services in accordance
with the ternls and conditions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, in
accordance with the Project Schedule, the Contract Administrator may withhold
payments due Provider. Further, if any damages are imposed against Provider, any
monies due and payable to the Commission thereby, may be retained out of any monies
earned by the Provider under the terms of this Agreement. An extension of time may be
granted in the event of extenuating circumstances by the Provider applying for and
receiving written permission for an extension of time from the Commission.
D. The Provider shall not commence any additional work or change the scope
of the work until authorized in writing by the Contract Administrator. The Provider shall
make no claim for additional compensation in the absence of a prior written approval and
amendment executed by all signatories hereto. This Agreement may only be amended,
supplemented or modified by a written document executed in the same manner as this
Agreement.
E. The Provider shall execute its responsibilities by following and applying at
all times the highest professional and technical guidelines and standards. If the
Commission becomes dissatisfied with the work product of or the working relationship
with those individuals assigned to work on this Agreement, the Commission may request
in writing the replacement of any or all such individuals, and the Provider shall grant
such request.
SECTION 3. Parties' Responsibilities.
A. Information and Communications. The Commission shall provide all
maps, reports, and other data requested by the Provider necessary for the Provider to
accomplish the Requested Services. The Commission and the Provider agree that the
Commission shall be permitted to obtain at no additional cost and to retain any and all
documents prepared or caused to be prepared by the Provider in connection with the
services to be provided by the Provider and the Provider agrees to provide the
Commission with said documents upon request by Commission. Said documents maybe
used by the Commission or others with respect to the Commission's undertakings with
respect to the Project.
B. Repo~~ts and Budgets. The Provider agrees to provide the Contract
Administrator and the Internal Auditor a report regarding the performance of the
Requested Services and the status of the Project in relation thereto, at least every thirty
(30) days following the Effective Date of this Agreement or upon the written request of
the Contract Administrator or the Internal Auditor. The report must describe the
Provider's progress in completing the Requested Services.
C. Project Budget. In exchange for the consideration set forth herein, the
Provider hereby agrees to develop and abide by the Project budget to be set forth as
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APPENDIX "A" TO EXHIBIT "B" to this Agreement in delivering the Requested
Services (the "Project Budgef').
D. Fi~iul Re1~ort. The Provider shall provide to the Commission a final report
within thirty (30) days of the Termination Date of this Agreement summarizing the
successes or failures of this engagement and the Provider's delivery of the Requested
Services in addition to a final accounting of all revenues and expenditures.
E. Records. The Provider agrees to keep and maintain, not less than two (2)
years after the termination of this Agreement, at its business office, separate and
independent records, reasonably satisfactory to the Internal Auditor and in compliance
with Indiana law, consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.
F. Point of Contuct. The Commission hereby designates Don Inks (the
"Contract Administrator-') as the Provider's point of contact with the Commission for
purposes of this Agreement. The Contract Administrator shall be responsible for the
provision of information to the Provider under this Agreement.
G. Auditing Reyuireme~zts. The Provider agrees to make all information
available to the Internal Auditor or any other entity as required by Indiana law. The
Provider understands and acknowledges that the City's Internal Auditor may perform, at
any reasonable time and for a period extending to two (2) years after the termination of
this Agreement, a review of outstanding and completed contracts for compliance with
contract provisions and hereby agrees to provide the City's Internal Auditor prompt
access to all information and documents (whether electronic or otherwise) requested by
the City's Internal Auditor for the purposes of completing such audit, which such access
must be provided at least during normal business hours. Further, the Provider shall
permit the City's Internal Auditor to audit, examine and make excerpts of transcripts
from such records, and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls,
records of personnel, conditions of employment and other data relating to all matters
covered by this Agreement. At regular intervals during the term of this Agreement, the
Commission may conduct reviews of the content and progress of the Requested Services.
K Revisioiz of Requested Se~~~ices. If, as a result of any review hereunder, it
is the opinion of the Commission that revisions of the scope of the Requested Services
are necessary or the methods employed by the Provider are inappropriate, the
Commission may require such revisions to the scope or methods by notifying the
Provider in writing.
L Provider Authority to Hire S~rbcontructors. Provider shall not have the
authority to contract with any subcontractors in performing the Requested Services
pursuant to this Agreement. Any need for a subcontractor to complete any of the
Requested Services shall be communicated to the Commission and the Commission shall
hire any subcontractor whose need is demonstrated to the Commission, in the sole
discretion of the Commission.
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SECTION 4. Compensation.
A. Fees for Services. As compensation for services performed pursuant to
this agreement, the Commission agrees to pay the Provider a not to exceed fee of
Seventy One Thousand Dollars ($71,000.00) to be earned at a rate not to exceed One
Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) per hour for services rendered, and in addition,
Commission shall provide office space at Innovation Park located adjacent to the
University of Notre Dame on Edison Boulevard at a rate not to exceed Seven Hundred
Fifty Dollars ($750.00) per month ($9,000.00 per contract year) and will reimburse the
Provider a maximum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) for expenses incurred in
furtherance of the Requested Services. The Provider shall not contract with independent
consultants or subcontractors on behalf of the Commission under the terms of this
Agreement. No independent consultant fees or subcontractor fees shall be reimbursable
as an expense herein.
B. Invoices. The Provider shall submit an invoice for progress payments to
the Commission for services performed under this Agreement, which invoice shall
identify the Project, the task, and a description of the services completed. Invoices shall
be submitted within five (5) days of the preceding month for which services were
rendered. For example, the invoice seeking payment for services rendered in January,
2011 shall be submitted no later than February 5, 2011. In no event shall invoices exceed
the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) per month. In the event of termination of
this Agreement as provided in SECTION 6, all non-disputed sums owing and due the
Provider for services rendered shall be paid within fifteen (15) days of receipt of any
invoice.
C. Ownership mzd Custody of Documents and Materials. All documents,
records, programs, data, film, tape, articles, memoranda, and other materials not
developed or licensed by the Provider prior to execution of this Agreement or any
predecessor agreement, but specifically developed under this Agreement shall be
considered "work for hire" and the Provider transfers any ownership claim to the
Commission and all such materials will be the property of the Commission. Use of these
materials, other than related to contract performance by the Provider, without the prior
written consent of the Commission, is specifically prohibited under the terms of this
Agreement. During the perforn~ance of this Agreement, the Provider shall be responsible
for any loss of or damage to these materials developed for or supplied by the Commission
and used to develop or assist in the services provided while the materials are in the
possession of the Provider. Any loss or damage thereto shall be restored at the Provider's
expense. The Provider shall provide the Commission full, immediate, and unrestricted
access to the work product during the term of the Agreement.
Upon tern~ination of this Agreement for any reason, all data, electronic files,
documents, procedures, reports, estimates, summaries other work papers, financial
statements and any other supporting documents, whether completed or in process,
accumulated by the Provider or prepared or provided by Commission or the Provider
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relating to this Agreement or the Requested Services shall be and remain the property of
Commission and be delivered to the Commission in a usable form within sixty (60) days
of the Termination Date of this Agreement. The Commission shall retain or be granted
by the Provider without restriction all title, ownership or intellectual property rights,
including copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret rights, in any data gathered or
generated by the Provider in performance of the Requested Services under this
Agreement.
SECTION 5. Term.
The Term of this Agreement shall commence on the Commencement Date, and
shall terminate on the earlier of the Expiration Date or Termination Date, as described at
SECTION 6, below. This Agreement shall be renewable on such terms and for such
period as the Parties shall agree in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this
Agreement is subject to annual appropriations of the Commission in accordance with the
Act.
SECTION 6. Termination and Default.
A. Termination. This Agreement shall expire on the earlier of: (i) the
Expiration Date without notice to either party; (ii) within twenty (20) days of an
offending party's receipt of a Default Notice (as defined below) if such default or failure
continues and remains uncured as discussed in Section 6(B) below through no fault of the
party initiating the termination (the "Termination Date'').
Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, copies all data, electronic
files, documents, procedures, reports, estimates, summaries other work papers, and any
other supporting documents, whether completed or in process, accumulated by the
Provider or prepared or provided by Commission or the Provider relating to this
Agreement or the Requested Services shall be and remain the property of Commission
and be delivered to the Commission upon request in a usable form within sixty (60) days
of the Termination Date of this Agreement. The Commission shall retain or be granted
by the Provider without restriction all title, ownership or intellectual property rights,
including copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret rights, in any data gathered or
generated by the Provider in performance of the Requested Services under this
Agreement.
B. De cult. Any failure by either party to perform any term or provision of
this Agreement, which failure continues uncured for a period of Twenty (20) Days
following written notice of such failure from the other party (the "Default Notice"),
unless such period is extended by written mutual consent, shall constitute a default under
this Agreement. Any Default Notice given pursuant to the preceding sentence shall
specify the nature of the alleged failure and, where appropriate, the manner in which said
failure satisfactorily may be cured. If the nature of the alleged failure is such that it
cannot reasonably be cured within such 20-Day period, then the commencement of the
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cure within such time period, and the diligent prosecution to completion of the cure
thereafter, shall be deemed to be a cure within such 20-Day period. Upon the occurrence
of a default under this Agreement, the non-defaulting party may institute legal
proceedings to enforce the teens of this Agreement or, in the event of a material default,
terminate this Agreement. If the default is cured, then no default shall exist and the
noticing party shall take no further action.
C. l~uiver ofRi, lz~ts. No right conferred on either party under this Agreement
shall be deemed waived, and no breach of this Agreement excused, unless such waiver is
in writing and signed by the party claimed to have waived such right. Neither the
Commission's review, approval or acceptance of, nor payment for, the services required
under this Agreement shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this
Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement,
and the Agreement shall be and remain liable to the Agreement in accordance with
applicable law for all damages to the Commission caused by the Provider's negligent
performance of any of the services furnished under this Agreement.
D. Misrepresentations. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement to the contrary, if a party intentionally, knowingly or recklessly makes a
written representation materially related to the provision of the Requested Services or the
obligations of said party under this Agreement, the other party may terminate the
agreement immediately upon delivery of a Default Notice.
E. Pr ject Close-Out. In the event that the Provider expends funds or
perform services that are less than the Contract Amount or if the Project is canceled,
expired or terminated for any reasons, the Contract Amount not incurred or claimed by
the Provider shall be no longer available under this Agreement after all compensation
earned and reimbursable expenses incurred as of the date the Provider received written
notification of the cancellation or termination Project have been paid.
F. Reversion o Assets. At the conclusion, cancellation, assignment or
termination of this Agreement, all work product in whatever form, written, electronic, or
otherwise, shall be delivered to the Commission, and the Parties hereby agree the
Commission and not Provider or any of Provider's subcontractors or agents, has any
ownership interest in the work performed as part of this Agreement.
SECTION 7. Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, and Disclosure.
A. Confidential In ormation. The Provider acknowledges that inforn~ation
which the Commission regards as confidential or proprietary in nature ("Information"),
may come to the knowledge of the Provider during the Provider's performance of
services. The Provider shall treat the Information as strictly confidential and agrees that
the Provider will not, at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, (i) use, or
allowed to be used, any Information for the Provider's own benefit or the benefit of any
director, official, employee or agent or any third party, or (ii) divulge, disclose or
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communicate in any manner any Information to any third party without the written
consent of the Commission. The Provider shall be responsible for maintaining the
confidentially of any Information in its possession, including taking appropriate measures
to secure said Information against such uses and dissemination and to inform any person
to which it allows to access such inforniation of its confidentiality. The Provider shall be
responsible for any actions taken by those individuals or organizations who or which
receive or obtain such Inforniation from the Provider. A violation of this SECTION 7
shall be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement.
B. Covenants Sat~~~ive Agreement. The confidentiality provisions of this
Agreement remain in full force and effect after, and survive the termination of this
Agreement.
C. Conflict of Interest. The Provider hereby certifies and agrees that no
member, officer, or employee of the Commission, or its designees or agents, (and no one
with whom they have family or business ties) who exercises any functions or
responsibilities with respect to the Project during his or her tenure or for one year
thereafter, shall have any financial benefit, direct or indirect, in any contract or
subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with the
Project. The Provider further agrees that it will incorporate into every written contract
the following provision:
AINTEREST OF CONTRACTOR AND EMPLOYEES: The
Contractor covenants that no person who presently exercises any
functions or responsibilities in connection with the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission, and no one with whom they have family
or business ties, has any personal financial benefit, direct or indirect in
this Contract
D. Uniform Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement. The Provider
acknowledges that its directors, officers, employees and agents, may potentially be
deemed to be a "public servant'' as defined by Indiana Code ~ 35-41-1-24. The Provider
hereby represents and certifies that it may enter into this agreement under Indiana Code
354-1 and, to the extent applicable, will execute and file with the Commission and any
other appropriate bodies a Uniform Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement, the form of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit C.
SECTION 8. Relationship.
A. Independent Contractor. The Provider shall at all times be an independent
contractor rather than an employee of the Commission, and no act, action or omission to
act by the Provider shall in any way bind or obligate the Commission, except as
specifically provided under the terms of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed by
the parties that the Provider will not be entitled to any benefits enjoyed by the
Commission or the staff of the Commission in the normal course of their employment.
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B. Tux Ohli Tats 1o11.S. The Provider is solely responsible for compliance with
federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to taxes and social security payments
that may be required to be made in connection with the compensation provided under this
Agreement. The Commission, however, may file informational returns with the United
States Internal Revenue Service or similar state agency regarding payment made to the
Provider in accordance with this Agreement under conditions imposed by federal, state or
local laws applicable to such payment. The Commission shall provide IRS Fornl 1099 if
applicable.
SECTION 9. Indemnification.
The Provider hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
Commission, its officials, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims of
any nature which arise from the performance by the Provider under this Agreement and
from all costs and attorney fees in connection therewith, excepting for claims arising out
of the negligence of the Commission, its officials, directors, employees, and agents. The
obligations of the Provider under this Section shall survive the ternlination or expiration
of this Agreement.
SECTION 10. Equal Opportunity.
The Provider shall comply with federal, state and local law in its hiring and
employment practices and policies for any activity covered by this Agreement.
SECTION 11. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between the
Parties as to the subject matter hereof, and merges and supersedes all prior discussions,
agreements, and understanding of any and every nature between them.
SECTION 12. Law Governing.
This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the
State of Indiana. Any action predicated upon the rights and responsibilities of the Parties
to this Agreement shall be commenced in the Courts located in St. Joseph County,
Indiana.
SECTION 13. Assignment.
The Provider's obligations under this Agreement may not be assigned or
transferred to any other person or entity without the prior written consent of the
Commission.
SECTION 14. Amendment.
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This Agreement may be amended only by separate writing, approved by both the
Provider and the Commission.
SECTION 15. Notices.
All notices or other communications which are required or permitted under the
terms of this Agreement shall be sufficient if delivered personally, by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, or by generally recognized, prepaid, overnight air
courier services, to the address and individual set forth below. All such notices to either
party shall be deemed to have been provided when delivered, if delivered personally,
three (3) days after mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, or the next business
day, if sent by generally recognized, prepaid, overnight air courier services.
Commission: Don Inks
12th Floor, County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana 46601
With a Copy to: City Attorney
14th Floor, County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana 4660]
Provider Hathaway 2, Inc.
c/o Geraldine A. Hathaway, President
601 Park Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46616
SECTION 16. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which shall be deemed
originals.
SECTION 17. Corporate Authority.
The undersigned persons executing and delivering this Agreement on behalf of
the Provider represent and certify that they are the duly authorized officer(s) of the
Provider with authority,to execute this Agreement; that the Provider has the full legal
right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant the rights and
perform the obligations of the Provider herein; that no third party consent or approval is
required to grant such rights or perform such obligations hereunder; that this Agreement
has been duly executed and delivered by the Provider and constitutes a valid and binding
obligation of the Provider, enforceable in accordance with its teens, except as such
enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar Laws
affecting creditors" rights generally or by general equitable principles.
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The undersigned persons executing and delivering this Agreement on behalf of
the Commission represent and certify that they are the duly authorized officers of the
Commission with authority to execute this Agreement, that they have been fully
empowered, by proper resolution or action of the Commission to execute and deliver this
Agreement and that all necessary action has been taken and done by the Commission to
enter into this Agreement.
SECTION 18. Non-Collusion and Acceptance.
The undersigned attests, subject to the penalties for perjury, that he or she is
the Provider or the properly authorized representative, agent, member or officer of
the Provider and that he or she has not, nor has any other member, employee,
representative, agent or officer of the Provider, directly or indirectly, to the best of
the undersigned's knowledge, entered into or offered to enter into any combination,
collusion or agreement to receive or pay, and that he or she has not received or paid,
any sum of money or other consideration for the execution of this Agreement other
than that which appears upon the face of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties, having read and understood the
foregoing terms of this Agreement, have, through their duly authorized representatives,
entered into this Agreement and caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and
year first above written.
HATHAWAY 2, INC.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT
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EXHIBIT A
Requested Services
EXHIBIT A
Requested Services
IMPLEMENTATION
1. Administer BSA LifeStructures contract for Land Planning & Budgeting, Master
Planning & Architectural and Site Design Guideline expansion
2. Administer any other consultant contracts related to Ignition Park, including but not
limited to a Feasibility & Marketing Study, Business Plan, Tenant Building
Development and Business Asset Inventory
3. Administer any amendments to the PUD and refinement of the Architectural and Site
Design Guidelines
4. Commence a GrantApplication Process For Infrastructure Development based on the
BSA LifeStructures Land Plan & Budget
RECRU [TM ENT
1. Identify and pursue Potential Tenants
2. Identify and pursue Potential Park and/or Building Developers
3. Develop and implementafro-Active Recruitment Plan, based on the Business Asset
Inventory and the Marketing Study, for identifying existing businesses as Ignition
Park candidates
RESEARCH
1. Visit/Study other Technology Parks
2. Attend seminars on Technology Park Development and Management,
Incubator/Accelerator and other Tenant Services, as well as Marketing Strategies
3. Identify Educational Programs and Events to further Ignition Park as the "cradle to
grave" location to educate the general public about Innovation, Technology and
Entrepreneurship
BE THE "FACE" OF IGNITION PARK
1. Establish and maintain contact with the Community "Stakeholders" in both the Public
and Private sectors, including but not limited to Private Businesses, Higher Education
Institutions, Not-For-Profits and any and all Private and Public Economic
Development Initiatives
2. Respond to all inquiries for information regarding Ignition Park
3. Work with Blue Waters Group and any other marketing firms selected by the City to
identify and Develop Useful Marketing Tools
4. Attend Community, State and Natsonal Events to further the Cause and Image of
Ignition Park
EXHIBIT "B"
Project Schedule
The Requested Services shall be delivered periodically between November 1, 2010 and
October 31, 2011.
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APPENDIX "A" TO EXHIBIT "B"
Project Budget
Consulting Fee $71 000.00
Provision of Office Space $9,000.00
Reimbursable Expenses $15,000.00
Total Fees and Expenses $95,000.00
Pursuant to Section 4, the Provider shall not contract with independent consultants on behalf of
the Commission under the terms of this Agreement. No independent consultant fees shall be
reimbursable as an expense herein.
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EXHIBIT "C"
(2/93) Form 236
Uniform Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
Indiana Code 35-44-1-3
A public servant who knowingly or intentionally has a pecuniary interest in or derives a
profit from a contract or purchase connected with an action by the governmental entity served by
the public servant commits conflict of interest, a Class D Felony. A public servant has a
pecuniary interest in a contract or purchase if the contract or purchase will result or is intended to
result in an ascertainable increase in the income or net worth of the public servant or a dependent
of the public servant who is under the direct or indirect administrative control of the public
servant; or receives a contract or purchase order that is reviewed, approved, or directly or
indirectly administered by the public servant. "Dependent" means any of the following: the
spouse of a public servant; a child, stepchild, or adoptee (as defined in I.C. 31-3-4-1) of a public
servant who is unemancipated and less than eighteen (18) years of age; and any individual more
than one-half (1 /2) of whose support is provided during a year by the public servant.
The foregoing consists only of excerpts from I.C. 35-44-1-3. Care should be taken to
review I.C. 35-44-1-3 in its entirety.
1. Name and Address of Public Servant Submitting Statement:
2. Title or Position With Governmental Entity:
a. Governmental Entity:
b. County
4. This statement is submitted (check one):
a. as a "single transaction" disclosure statement, as to my financial interest in
a specific contract or purchase connected with the governmental entity
which I serve, proposed to be made by the governmental entity with or
from a particular contractor or vendor; or
b. as an "annual" disclosure statement, as to my financial interest connected
with any contracts or purchases of the governmental entity which I serve,
which are made on an ongoing basis with or from particular contractors or
vendors.
5. Name(s) of Contractor(s) or Vendor(s):
6. Description(s) of Contract(s) or Purchase(s) (Describe the kind of contract involved, and
the effective date and term of the contract or purchase if reasonably determinable. Dates required
if 4(a) is selected above. If "dependent" is involved, provide dependent's name and relationship):
7. Description of My Financial Interest (Describe in what manner the public servant or
"dependent" expects to derive a profit or financial benefit from, or otherwise has a pecuniary
interest in, the above contract(s) or purchase(s); if reasonably determinable, state the
approximate dollar value of such profit or benefit.):
(Attach extra pages ifadditional space is needed)
8. Approval of Appointing Officer or Body (To be completed if the public servant was
appointed by an elected public servant or the board of trustees of astate-supported college or
university):
I (We) being the of
(Title of Officer or Name of Governing Body)
and having the power to appoint
(Name of Governmental Entity)
the above named public servant to the public position to which he or she holds, hereby approve
the participation to the appointed disclosing public servant in the above described contract(s) or
purchase(s) in which said public servant has a conflict of interest as defined in Indiana Code 35-
44-1-3; however, this approval does not waive any objection to any conflict prohibited by statute,
rule, or regulation and is not to be construed as a consent to any illegal act.
Elected Official Office
9. Effective Dates (Conflict of interest statements must be submitted to the governmental entity
prior to final action on the contract or purchase.):
Date Submitted Date of Action on Contract or Purchase
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10. Affirmation of Public Servant: This disclosure was submitted to the governmental entity
and accepted by the governmental entity in a public meeting to the governmental entity prior to
final action on the contract or purchase. I affii7n, under penalty of perjury, the truth and
completeness of the statements made above, and that I am the above named public servant.
Signed:
Date:
(Signature of Public Servant)
Within 15 days after final action on the contract or purchase, copies of this statement must be
filed with the State Board of Accounts, Indiana Government Center South, 302 West
Washington Street, Room E418, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204-2765 and the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the county in which the governmental entity executed the contract or purchase. A copy
of this disclosure will be forwarded to the Indiana State Ethics Commission.
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