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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07019 February 1,2007
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS — REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH JNC
CONSULTING, LLC
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized and
recognized the value of professional services contracts with former county employees
and established a criteria for such arrangements in resolution #93300; and
WHEREAS, Jean Chamberlain has functioned as the representative for Oakland County
with relevant local groups in southern Oakland County for the past 12 years on contract
or as an employee; and
WHEREAS, upon Ms. Chamberlain's hour service limit expiring fiscal year 2006 she
formed JNC Consulting, LLC to provide consulting services to various entities; and it has
been determined by the Economic Development and Community Affairs Department that
an effective way to continue to provide full communications and services to particularly
the southern half of Oakland County can be delivered because of her expertise in the
field, and her extensive experience with both groups and individuals throughout southern
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS, the county contract with Jean Chamberlain is said to expire in fiscal year
2006, and the Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is
requesting a contract basis with JNC Consulting, LLC for continued representation in
southern Oakland County through December 31, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the cost for this contract is not to exceed $20,000 on an annual basis, and
funding is included in the Economic Development and Community Affairs Professional
Services account; and
WHEREAS, although this contract is with JNC Consulting, LLC, a former county
employee, sole proprietor of the contract at the firm, the Board of Commissioners
approves the contract with the County pursuant to resolution #93300; and
WHEREAS, the assignments for this contract will include, but not be limited to,
communication representation with the 8 Mile Boulevard Association, the Woodward
Avenue Action Association, including Woodward Heritage Route, and Woodward Dream
Cruise committees, local business and education alliances, and with Chambers of
Commerce and other local community leadership groups.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the professional services contract between the County and JNC
Consulting, LLC to continue full communication and representation in southern Oakland
County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning & Building Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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COMMUNITY & ECONOMICS/SNG
OAKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
PURCHASING DIVISION CONTRACT NUMBER: #001443
November 1, 2006 through December 31, 2009
Contract - NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT $60,000.00
This "Contract" is made between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation, hereinafter called
"County", and the "Contractor" as further described in the following Table. In this Contract, either Contractor or the County
may also be referred to individually as a "Party" or jointly as the "Parties".
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
1200 N. Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341-0047
(herein, the "County")
JEAN N. CHAMBERLAIN
INC CONSULTING LLC
1213 VINSETTA BLVD
ROYAL OAK MI 48067
Michigan Corporate I.D. No.
(herein the "Contractor")
This Contract is organized and divided into the following "Section" or "Sections" for the convenience of the Parties.
SECTION 1.
SECTION 2.
SECTION 3.
SECTION 4.
SECTION 5.
SECTION 6.
SCOPE OF CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES
COUNTY PAYMENT OBLIGATION FOR CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES
CONTRACT EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERMINATION
CONTRACTOR ASSURANCES AND WARRANTIES
CONTRACTOR PROVIDED INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, DEFINITIONS, AND GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In consideration of the mutual promises, obligations, representations, and assurances in this Contract, the Parties agree to the
following:
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§1 . SCOPE OF CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES
Represent Oakland County in various Committees and Activities as assigned.
• Eight Mile Blvd Association -Board of Directors and Administrative Committee
• Business round table - Transportation Committee
• Woodward Ave Action Association - Board of Directors & Merchandise Committee, Strategic Planning
• Woodward Heritage Route - Executive Committee & assorted Committee meetings
• Woodward Dream Cruise - Board of Directors & Sponsorship Committee
• Oak Park Business & Education Alliance — President of Committees
• Provide "a written report shall be provided along with each statement, summarizing the discussions that took place
at each meeting, and depending on the nature of the discussion immediately notify the department manager at
Oakland County of the discussion or action taken at the meeting".
• Payment shall be $200.00 per diem
§2. COUNTY PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES
2.1. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Contract, the County's sole financial obligation to the Contractor for
any Contractor services under this Contract shall be:
2.1.1. In no event, shall the County's amount due and owing the Contractor for any and all services rendered
exceed the amount identified as the "NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT" on the first page of this Contract. In
the event the Contractor can reasonably foresee the total billings for its services will exceed this "NOT TO
EXCEED AMOUNT, "the Contractor shall provide the County with notice of this contingency at least 15
Days before this event.
2.1.2. No more than once a month, the Contractor shall submit an invoice to the County, which shall itemize all
amounts due and/or owing by the County under this Contract, and payment terms as the date of the invoice.
The invoices shall be submitted in the form requested by the County. The County shall have no obligation
to make payment until a proper invoice of service is submitted. The County reserves the right to make
partial payments on account of the amount due the Contractor as the work progresses.
2.2. Under no circumstances shall the County be responsible for any cost, fee, fine, penalty, or direct, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages incurred or suffered by Contractor in connection with or resulting from the
Contractor's providing any services under this Contract.
2.3. The County has the right to offset any amounts due and owing to the Contractor should the County incur any cost
associated with this Contract that are the obligations of Contractor under this Contract.
2.4. This Contract does not authorize any in-kind services by either Party, unless expressly provided herein.
2.5. Under no circumstances shall the County be obligated to pay the contractor for any Services rendered or Goods
delivered which have not been invoiced, as required herein, within 12 calendar months of the date such Goods were
actually delivered to the County or Services were actually rendered pursuant to this Contract.
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§3. CONTRACT EFFECTIVE DATE, TERMINATION NOTICES AND AMENDMENTS
The effective date of this Contract shall be November 1, 2006, and unless otherwise terminated or canceled as
provided below, it shall end at 11:59:59 p.m. on the "Contract Expiration Date" shown on the first page of this
Contract, at which time this Contract expires without any further act or notice of either Party being required. The
Parties are und-e—r no obligitron to renew of extend- trnnff-act after Cbntract Expiration Date. Nawithstanding the
above, under no circumstances shall this Contract be effective and binding and no payments to the Contractor shall be
due or owing for any Contractor services until and unless:
3.1.1. This Contract is signed by a Contractor Employee, legally authorized to bind the Contractor.
3.1.2. Any and all Contractor Certificates of Insurance, and any other conditions precedent to the Contract have
been submitted and accepted by the County.
3.1.3. This Contract is signed by an authorized agent of the Oakland County Purchasing Division, as provided for
on the signature page of this Contract, who shall be the final signatory to this Contract.
3.2. The County may terminate and/or cancel this Contract (or any part thereof) at any time during the term, any renewal,
or any extension of this Contract, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor, for any reason, including
convenience without incurring obligation or penalty of any kind. The effective date for termination or cancellation
shall be clearly stated in the written notice.
3.3. The County's sole obligation in the event of termination is for payment for actual services rendered by the Contractor
before the effective date of termination. Under no circumstances shall the County be liable for any future loss of
income, profits, any consequential damages or any loss of business opportunities, revenues, or any other economic
benefit Contractor may have realized but for the termination and/or cancellation of this Contract. The County shall
not be obligated to pay Contractor any cancellation or termination fee if this Contract is cancelled or terminated as
provided herein.
3.4. Contractor may terminate and/or cancel this Contract (or any part thereof) at anytime upon ninety (90) days written
notice to the County, if the County defaults in any obligation contained herein, and within the ninety (90) notice
period the County has failed or has not attempted to cure any such default. The effective date of termination and/or
cancellation and the specific alleged default shall be clearly stated in the written notice.
3.5. Notices. Notices given under this Contract shall be in writing and shall either be personally delivered, sent by
express delivery service, certified mail, or first class U.S. mail postage prepaid, and addressed to the person listed
below. Notice will be deemed given when one of the following occur: (1) the date of actual receipt; (2) the next
business day when notice is sent express delivery service or personal delivery; or (3) three days after mailing first
class or certified U.S. mail.
3.5.1. If notice is sent to the Contractor, it shall be addressed to:
Jean N. Chamberlain
INC Consulting LLC
1213 Vinsetta Blvd.
Royal Oak MI 48067
3.5.2. If notice is sent the County, it shall be addressed to:
Douglas Smith, Director
Executive Office Bldg.. 2 nd Floor
1200 N. Telegraph Rd.
Pontiac MI 48341
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3.5.3. Either Party may change the address or individual to which notice is sent by notifying the other party in
writing of the change.
3.6. Contract Modifications or Amendments. Any modifications, amendments, recessions, waivers, or releases to this
Contract must be in writingand_agreed to_by both Parties T lnless otherwise agreed, the modifiration, amendment,
recession, waiver, or release shall be signed by an expressly authorized Contractor Employee and by the same person
who signed the Contract for the County or the County Purchasing Manager or assigned Purchasing designee.
§4. CONTRACTOR'S ASSURANCES AND WARRANTIES
4.1. Service Warranty. Contractor warrants that all services performed hereunder will be performed in a manner that
complies with all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, and professional standards.
4.2. Business and Professional Licenses. The Contractor will obtain and maintain at all times during the term of this
Contract all applicable business and professional licenses necessary to provide the contracted services.
4.3. Equipment and Supplies. The Contractor is responsible for providing equipment and supplies not expressly required
to be provided by the County herein.
4.4. Taxes. The Contractor shall pay, its own local, state and federal taxes, including without limitation, social security
taxes, and unemployment compensation taxes. The County shall not be liable to or required to reimburse the
Contractor for any federal, state and local taxes or fees of any kind.
4.5. Contractor's Incidental Expenses. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Contract, the Contractor shall be
solely responsible and liable for all costs and expenses incident to the performance of all services for the County
including, but not limited to, any professional dues, association fees, license fees, fines, taxes, and penalties.
4.6. Contractor Employees.
4.6.1. Contractor shall employ and assign qualified Contractor Employees as necessary and appropriate to provide
the services under this Contract. Contractor shall ensure all Contractor Employees have all the necessary
knowledge, skill, and qualifications necessary to perform the required services and possess any necessary
licenses, permits, certificates, and governmental authorizations as may required by law.
4.6.2. Contractor shall solely control, direct, and supervise all Contractor Employees with respect to all
Contractor obligations under this Contract. Contractor will be solely responsible for and fully liable for the
conduct and supervision of any Contractor Employee
4.6.3. All Contractor Employees shall wear and display appropriate county-provided identification at all times
while working on County premises.
4.6.4. All Contractor Employees assigned to work under this Contract may, at the County's discretion, be subject
to a security check and clearance by the County.
4.7. Contractor Employee-Related Expenses. All Contractor Employees shall be employed at the Contractor's sole
expense (including employment-related taxes and insurance) and the Contractor warrants that all Contractor
Employees shall fully comply with and adheres to all of the terms of this Contract. Contractor shall indemnify and
hold the County harmless for all Claims against the County by any Contractor Employee, arising out of any contract
for hire or employer-employee relationship between the Contractor and any Contractor Employee, including, but not
limited to, Worker's Compensation, disability pay or other insurance of any kind.
4.8. Full Knowlehe of Service Expectations and Attendant Circumstances. Contractor warrants that before submitting its
Proposal and/or entering into this Contract, it had a full opportunity to review the proposed services, and review all
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County requirements and/or expectations under this Contract. The Contractor is responsible for being adequately and
properly prepared to execute this Contract. Contractor has satisfied itself in all material respects that it will be able to
perform all obligations under the Contract as specified herein.
4.9 The Contractor's_relationship_to the Countyis thnt of An Independent_Contractor. Nothing in this Contract is intended
to establish an employer-employee relationship between the County and either the Contractor or any Contractor
Employee. All Contractor Employees assigned to provide services under this Contract by the Contractor shall, in all
cases, be deemed employees of the Contractor and not employees, agents or sub-contractors of the County.
§5. CONTRACTOR PROVIDED INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
5.1. Indemnification
5.1.1. Contractor shall indemnify and hold the County harmless from any and all Claims which are incurred by or
asserted against the County by any person or entity, alleged to have been caused or found to arise, from the
acts, performances, errors, or omissions of Contractor or Contractor's Employees, including, without
limitation, all Claims relating to injury or death of any person or damage to any property.
5.1.2. The indemnification rights contained in this Contract are in excess and over and above any valid and
collectible insurance rights/policies. During the term of this Contract, if the validity or collectability of the
Contractor's insurance is disputed by the insurance company, the Contractor shall indemnify the County for
all claims asserted against the County and if the insurance company prevails, the Contractor shall
indemnify the County for uncollectable accounts.
5.1.3. Contractor shall have no rights against the County for any indemnification (e.g., contractual, equitable, or
by implication), contribution, subrogation, and/or any other right to be reimbursed by the County except as
expressly provided herein.
5.1.4. Contractor waives and releases all actions, liabilities, loss and damage including any subrogated rights it
may have against the County based upon any Claim brought against the County suffered by a Contractor
Employee.
6. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The following words and expressions when printed with the first letter capitalized as shown herein, whether used in
the singular or plural, possessive or non-possessive, and/or either within or without quotation marks, shall be defined
and interpreted as follows:
6.1 "Contractor Employee" means without limitation, any employees, officers, directors, members, managers,
trustees, volunteers, attorneys, and representatives of Contractor, and also includes any Contractor licensees,
concessionaires, contractors, subcontractors, independent contractors, contractor's suppliers, subsidiaries,
joint ventures or partners, and/or any such persons, successors or predecessors, employees, (whether such
persons act or acted in their personal, representative or official capacities), and/or any and all persons acting
by, through, under, or in concert with any of the above. "Contractor Employee" shall also include any person
who was a Contractor Employee at anytime during the term of this contract but, for any reason, is no longer
employed, appointed, or elected in that capacity.
6.2 "Claims" means any alleged losses, claims, complaints, demands for relief or damages, suits, causes of
action, proceedings, judgements, deficiencies, liability, penalties, litigation, costs, and expenses, including,
but not limited to, reimbursement for reasonable attorney fees, witness fees, court costs, investigation
expenses, litigation expenses, amounts paid in settlement, and/or other amounts or liabilities of any kind
which are imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against the county, or for which the county may become
legally and/or contractually obligated to pay or defend against, whether direct, indirect or consequential,
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whether based upon any alleged violation of the federal or the state constitution, any federal or state statute,
rule, regulation, or any alleged violation of federal or state common law, whether any such claims are
brought in law or equity, tort, contract, or otherwise, and/or whether commenced or threatened.
S ea — is-.8 s- I -II...II a Municipal and Conctitutional Corpnratinn, it departmpntc,
divisions, authorities, boards, committees, and "County Agent" as defined below.
6.4 "County Agent" means all elected and appointed officials, directors, board members, council members,
commissioners, employees, volunteers, representatives, and/or any such persons' successors (whether such
person act or acted in their personal representative or official capacities), and/or any persons acting by,
through, under, or in concert with any of them. "County Agent" shall also include any person who was a
"County Agent" anytime during the term of this Contract but, for any reason, is no longer employed,
appointed, or elected and serving as an Agent.
6.5 "Day" means any calendar day, which shall begin at 12:00:01 a.m. and end at 11:59:59 p.m.
6.6 Access To County Facilities. While the Contractor retains the right to perform services at any time, the
Contractor must obtain prior permission by the County for access to County facilities after the County's
regular business hours.
6.7 Cumulative Remedies. A Party's exercise of any remedy shall not preclude the exercise of any other
remedies, all of which shall be cumulative. A Party shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to determine
which remedies are to be exercised and in which order.
6.8 Survival of Terms and Conditions. The following terms and conditions shall survive and continue in full
force beyond the termination and/or cancellation of this Contract (or any part thereof) until the terms and
conditions are fully satisfied or expire by their very nature:
"CONTRACTOR'S ASSURANCES AND WARRANTIES";
"CONTRACTOR PROVIDED INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION";
"DAMAGE CLEAN UP TO COUNTY PROPERTY AND/OR PREMISES";
"AUDIT";
"SEVERABILITY";
"GOVERNING LAW/CONSENT TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE"; AND
"SURVIVAL OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS".
6.9 County Right to Suspend Services. Upon written notice, the County may suspend performance of this
Contract if Contractor has failed to comply with Federal, State, or Local laws, or any requirements contained
in this Contract. The right to suspend services is in addition to the County's right to terminate and/or cancel
this Contract. The County shall incur no penalty, expense, or liability to Contractor if the County suspends
services under this Section.
6.10 No Third Party Beneficiaries. Except as provided for the benefit of the Parties, this Contract does not and is
not intended to create any obligation, duty, promise, contractual right or benefit, right to be indemnified, right
to be subrogated to the Parties' rights in this Contract, and/or any other right, in favor of any other person or
entity.
6.11 Compliance with Laws. Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances,
regulations, insurance policy requirements, and requirements applicable to its activities under this Contract.
6.12 Permits and Licenses. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining throughout the term of
this Contract all licenses, permits, certificates, and governmental authorizations necessary to perform all of
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its obligations under this Contract and to conduct business under this Contract. Upon request by the County,
Contractor shall furnish copies of any permit, license, certificate or governmental authorizations necessary to
provide services under this Contract.
6 13 Disnrimination COntrnrjOr shall not diceriminate gainct any einployeo or applicant for employment becauge
of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, or handicap in violation of State and Federal law.
6.13.1 Contractor shall promptly notify the County of any complaint or charge filed and/or determination
by any Court or administrative agency of illegal discrimination by Contractor.
6.13.2 The County, in its discretion, may consider any illegal discrimination described above as a breach of
this Contract and may terminate or cancel this Contract immediately with notice.
6.14 Reservation of Rights. This Contract does not, and is not intended to impair, divest, delegate, or contravene
any constitutional, statutory, and/or other legal right, privilege, power, obligation, duty, or immunity of the
County
6.15 Force Majeure. Notwithstanding any other term or provision of this Contract, neither Party shall be liable to
the other for any failure of performance hereunder if such failure is due to any cause beyond the reasonable
control of that Party and that Party cannot reasonably accommodate or mitigate the effects of any such cause.
Such cause shall include, without limitation, acts of God, fire, explosion, vandalism, any law, order,
regulation, direction, action, or request of the United States government or of any other government, national
emergencies, insurrections, riots, wars, strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, or other labor difficulties.
Reasonable notice shall be given to the affected Party of any such event. The Contractor is expected, through
insurance or alternative temporary or emergency service arrangements, to continue its obligations under this
contract in the event of a reasonably anticipated, insurable business risk such as business interruption and/or
any insurable casualty or loss.
6.16 Conflict of Interest. Pursuant to Public Act 317 and 318 of 1968, as amended (MCL 15.321, et seq.), no
contracts shall be entered into between the County, including all agencies and departments thereof, and any
County Agent. To avoid any real or perceived conflict of interest, Contractor shall identify any Contractor
Employee or relative of Contractor's Employees who are presently employed by the County. Contractor
shall give the County notice if there are any County Agents or relatives of County Agents who are presently
employed by Contractor.
6.17 Damage Clean up to County Property and/or Premises. Contractor shall be responsible for any unexpected
and/or unnecessary damage to any County property, its premises, or a County Agent that is caused by
Contractor or Contractor's Employees. If damage occurs, Contractor shall make necessary repairs and/or
replacements to the damaged property to the satisfaction of the County. If the damage cannot be completed
to the County's satisfaction, Contractor shall reimburse the County the actual cost for repairing or replacing
the damage property. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that all County and municipal sites are
restored to their original condition.
6.18 Contractor Use of Confidential Information. The Contractor and/or Contractor Employees shall not
reproduce, provide, disclose, or give access to Confidential Information to any third party, or to any
Contractor Employee not having a legitimate need to know any such information and data, and shall not use
the Confidential Information for any purpose other than performing its services under this Contract.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor may disclose the Confidential Information if required by law,
statute or other legal process; provided that Contractor (i) gives County prompt written notice of an
impending disclosure, (ii) provides reasonable assistance to County in opposing or limiting the disclosure,
and (iii) makes only such disclosure as is compelled or required.
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6.18.1 This Contract imposes no obligation upon Contractor with respect to any Confidential Information
which Contractor can establish by legally sufficient evidence: (i) was in the possession of, or was
known by Contractor, prior to its receipt from the County, without an obligation to maintain its
confidentiality; or (ii) is obtained by Contractor from a third party having the right to disclose it,
_ without-an-obligation-to-k- - _ e -•• • e confidential-
6.18.2 As used in this Contract, Confidential Information means all information that the County is required
or permitted by law to keep confidential.
6.19 Contractor Use of County Licensed Software. In order for the Contractor to perform its services under this
Contract, the County may permit Contractor or Contractor Employees to access certain copyrighted Software
licensed to the County. Contractor or Contractor Employees shall not transfer, remove, use, copy, or
otherwise provide or make available any such copyrighted Software or Documentation to any other person or
entity, for any purpose, without the prior written consent of the County and/or the licensor. Furthermore,
neither the Contractor nor Contractor Employee shall produce a source listing, decompile, disassemble, or
otherwise reverse engineer any copyrighted Software. Neither the Contractor nor Contractor Employee shall
use any copyrighted software contrary to the provisions of any applicable Software license agreement or state
or federal law.
6.20 Grant Compliance. If any part of this Contract is supported or paid for with any state or federal funds
granted to the County, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable grant requirements.
6.21 Project Managers. Each Party shall designate an employee or agent to act as a Project Manager. The Project
Managers shall serve as a contact point for all matters related to the services to be performed under this
Contract. The Contractor's Project Manager shall coordinate with the County's Project Manager, the
Contractor shall provide the name and qualifications of its Project Manager and an alternate.
6.22 Contract Administrator. Each Party may designate an employee or agent to act as Contract Administrator.
The County's Contract Administrator shall be responsible for such activities as monitoring deliverables and
funding, addressing the quality of services provided by the Contractor, reviewing invoices and submitting
requests to the County's procurement authority for any contract modification in accordance with Section 7.27
of this Agreement.
6.23 Dispute Resolution. All disputes arising under or relating to the execution, interpretation, performance, or
nonperformance of this Contract involving or affecting the Parties may first be submitted to the respective
Project Managers and Contract Administrators for possible resolution. The Project Managers and Contract
Administrators may promptly meet and confer in an effort to resolve such dispute. If the Project Managers
and Contract Administrators cannot resolve the dispute in five (5) business days, the dispute may be
submitted to the signatories of this Contract or their successors in office. The signatories of this Agreement
may meet promptly and confer in an effort to resolve such dispute.
6.24 Access and Records. Contractor will maintain accurate books and records in connection with the services
provided under this Contract for 36 months after end of this Contract, and provide the County with
reasonable access to such book and records.
6.25 Audit. Contractor shall allow the County's Auditing Division, or an independent auditor hired by the
County, to perform finance compliance audits with the authority to access all pertinent records and interview
any Contractor Employee throughout the term of this Contract, and for a period of three years after final
payment.
6.25.1 Contractor shall explain any audit finding, questionable costs, or other Contract compliance
deficiencies to the County within forty-five (45) days of receiving the final audit report.
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Contractor's response shall include all necessary documents and information that refute the final
audit report. Failure by Contractor to respond in writing within 45 days shall be deemed acceptance
of the final audit report.
-..••. _ • .. nnt delPonte, SItherintraCt any obliostions or
rights under this Contract without the prior written consent of the County.
6.26.1 The rights and obligations under this Contract shall not be diminished in any manner by assignment,
delegation or subcontract.
6.26.2 Any assignment, delegation, or subcontract by Contractor and approved by the County, must
include a requirement that the assignee, delegee, or subcontractor will comply with the rights and
obligations contained in this Contract.
6.26.3 The Contractor shall remain primarily liable for all work performed by any subcontractors.
Contractor shall remain liable to the County for any obligations under the Contract not completely
performed by any Contractor delegee or subcontractor.
6.26.4 Should a Subcontractor fail to provide the established level of service and response, the Contractor
shall contract with another agency for these services in a timely manner. Any additional costs
associated with securing a competent subcontractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
6.26.5 This Contract cannot be sold.
6.26.6 In the event that a Petition in Bankruptcy is filed and there is an assignment of this Contract by a
Court, the County may declare this Contract null and void.
6.27 Non Exclusive Contract. No provision in this Contract limits, or is intended to limit, in any way the
Contractor's right to offer and provide its services to the general public, other business entities,
municipalities, or governmental agencies during or after the term of this Contract. Similarly, this Contract is
a non-exclusive agreement and the County may freely engage other persons to perform the same work that
the Contractor performs. Except as provided in this Contract, this Contract shall not be construed to
guarantee the Contractor or any Contractor Employee any number of fixed or certain number or quantity of
hours or services to be rendered to the County.
6.28 No Implied Waiver, Absent a written waiver, no act, failure, or delay by a Party to pursue or enforce any
right or remedy under this Contract shall constitute a waiver of those rights with regard to any existing or
subsequent breach of this Contract. No waiver of any term, condition, or provision of this Contract, whether
by conduct or otherwise, in one or more instances, shall be deemed or construed as a continuing waiver of
any term, condition, or provision of this Contract. No waiver by either Party shall subsequently effect its
right to require strict performance of this Contract.
6.29 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds a term, condition, or provision of this Contract to be
illegal or invalid, then the term, condition, or provision shall be deemed severed from this Contract. All
other terms, conditions, and provisions of this Contract shall remain in full force and effect. Notwithstanding
the above, if Contractor's promise to indemnify or hold the County harmless is found illegal or invalid,
Contractor shall contribute the maximum it is permitted to pay by law toward the payment and satisfaction of
any Claims against the County.
6.30 Captions. The section and subsection numbers, captions, and any index to such sections and subsections
contained in this Contract are intended for the convenience of the reader and are not intended to have any
substantive meaning and shall not be interpreted to limit or modify any substantive provisions of this
contract. Any use of the singular or plural number, any reference to the male, female, or neuter genders, and
any possessive or nonpossessive use in this contract shall be deemed the appropriate plurality, gender or
possession as the context requires.
OAKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET-PURCHASING DIVISION
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT NUMBER #001443
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COUNTY
L. BROOKS PATTERSON-COUNTY EXECUTIVE
OAKLAND COUNTY
PURCHASING DIVISION
6.31 Precedence of Documents. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions in any of the
documents comprising this Contract, the conflict shall be resolved as follows:
6.31.1 The terms and conditions contained in this main Contract document shall prevail and take
prnredence over any allegedlys,onflicting provisions in all other Exhibits or documents.
6.32 Governing Laws/Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue. This Contract shall be governed, interpreted and
enforced by the laws of the State of Michigan. Except as otherwise required by law or court rule, any action
brought to enforce, interpret, or decide any Claim arising under or related to this Contract shall be brought in
the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Michigan, the 50th District Court of the State of Michigan, or
the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, as dictated by the
applicable jurisdiction of the court. Except as otherwise required by law or court rule, venue is proper in the
courts set forth above. The choice of forum set forth above shall not be deemed to preclude the enforcement
of any judgement obtained in such forum or taking action under this Contract to enforce such judgement in
any appropriate jurisdiction.
6.33 Entire Contract. This Contract represents the entire Contract and understanding between the Parties. This
Contract supercedes all other prior oral or written understandings, communications, agreements or Contracts
between the Parties. The language of this Contract shall be construed as a whole according to its fair
meaning, and not construed strictly for or against any Party.
OAKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET-PURCHASING DIVISION
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT NUMBER #001443
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COUNTY
L. BROOKS PATTERSON-COUNTY EXECUTIVE
OAKLAND COUNTY
PURCHASING DIVISION
The undersigned executes this Contract on behalf of Contractor and the County, and by doing so legally obligates and binds
Contractor and the County to the terms and conditions of this Contract.
FOR THE CONTRACTOR:
appeared in person before me this day and executed this Contract on behalf of Contractor
and acknowledged to me under oath that has taken all actions and secured any and all
necessary approvals and authorizations and has the requisite authority from Contractor to fully and completely obligate and
bind Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Contract and any and all other documents incorporated by reference and
also acknowledged to me under oath having been provided with copies and having read and reviewed all Contract documents
including all documents incorporated by reference.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this day of ,2006.
Notary Public
County, Michigan
My Commission Expires:
FOR THE COUNTY:
BY: DATE:
Joseph Hylla, Manager,
Oakland County Purchasing Department
APPROVED AS TO SCOPE OF CONTRACTOR SERVICES:
BY: DATE: 1 ° (3 ° L
Douglas Smith, Dir r
Contract Administrator
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OAKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET-PURCHASING DIVISION
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT NUMBER #001443
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CONSULTING LLC
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Jean N. Chamberlain
To: Doug Smith
CURRENT COUNTY ASSIGNMENTS
September 19, 2006
EIGHT MILE BLVD. ASSOCIATION (8MBA)
3 counties, 13 cities 1-94 to 1-275 (27 miles)
Vice Chair
Administrative Committee (Executive Committee)
Annual "Big Four" Luncheon Committee
WOOD WARD DREAM CRUISE (WDC)
9 cities from State Fair to Pontiac
Committee administers the largest one day automotive event in the world.
Board of Directors (chaired the first 7 years)
WOOD WARD AVENUE ACTION COMMITTEE (WA3)
Board of Directors
Strategic Planning Committee
National Heritage Route Committee
OAK PARK BUSINESS & EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
An urban school project in conjunction with local businesses
Current President
LBP REPRESENTATIVE TO BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
Transportation Committee
Local contact for Oakland County Government
Locations, loans, resources
CELL (248) 821-0665 E-MAIL jean@jncconsulting.com PHONE (248) 547-0951 1213 VINSETTA BLVD. ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
Daily Tribune Newspaper contact
Chambers of Commerce contact
Leadership Oakland contact
Eyes & ears for County Executive and Departments
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Resolution #07019 February 1, 2007
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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FISCAL NOTE (MR #07019) March 8, 2007
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, MIKE ROGERS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS -
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH JNC CONSULTING, LLC
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has
reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution approves a professional services contract
between Oakland County and JNC Consulting, LLC to continue
the County's full communication and representation in
southern Oakland County.
2. The contract is in conformance with Miscellaneous
Resolution #93300 regarding professional services contracts
with former County employees.
3. The cost of the contract is not to exceed $20,000 on an
annual basis and $60,000 for the full term of the contract.
4. The contract period is November 1, 2006 through December
31, 2009.
5. Funding for the contract is available in the Professional
Services account of the FY 2007/2008 Economic Development
and Community Affairs Administration Division Budget
(#10100-1090101-171000-731458).
6. Funding for the contract for FY 2009 will be addressed
during the FY 2008/2009 Budget process.
7. No General Fund/General Purpose amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack absent.
111
Resolution #07019 March 8, 2007
Moved by Rogers supported by Gershenson the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, KowaII, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott,
Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda, were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
I HEREBY APPROVE THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION
ACTING PURSUANT TO 1973 PA 1§f
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on March 8, 2007, with
the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 8th day of March, 2007.
Ruth Johnson, County Clerk