HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2006-184 A-1 Temps AgreementRESOLUTION NO. R-2006-184
A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of
Yakima to execute the Temporary Staffing Service
Agreement (for Yakima Transit) with A-1Temps, a
Washington non-profit corporation.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has previously received and is
responsible for administering a grant from the State of Washington to
establish and operate a program to train special needs clients to use existing
transportation services; and
WHEREAS, the City requires specialized services to establish and
operate such a program; and
WHEREAS, the City's Purchasing Department sought out area
providers of this service through the RFP process; and
WHEREAS, the Council Transit Committee previously forwarded its
recommendation to the full City Council at the February 3, 2004, Business
meeting, endorsing the Special Needs Transportation Services program,
which includes a Travel Training instructional element providing an
opportunity for special needs passengers to learn how to use existing bus
service and by Resolution No. R-2004-135, on September 7, 2004, the City
Council authorized and directed the City Manager to execute a Travel
Training Services Agreement with Provident Services; and
WHEREAS, Provident Service has the expertise to perform the
specialized services required by the City to train special needs clients to use
existing transportation services; and
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2005 the full City Council approved Resolution
R-2005-55 authorizing execution of a contract with A-1 Temps, a division of
Provident Services, to provide staffing for the City's Transit Center; and
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WHEREAS, funding for staffing of the City's Transit Center was
accomplished through funds from a State of Washington grant for purposes of
establishing and operating a program to train special needs clients to use
existing transportation services; and
WHEREAS, funds from the State of Washington grant for the purpose
of establishing and operating a program to train special needs clients to use
existing transportation services remain available; and
WHEREAS, the City requires staffing for the information booth at the
City Transit Center; and
WHEREAS, A-1 Temps, a Washington non-profit corporation, an
affiliate of Provident Services and Horizons, Inc. provides employment
opportunities for special needs individuals; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to encourage the employment of special
needs individuals and to further assist in training special needs individuals
to use existing transportation services; and
WHEREAS, A-1 Temps employees have previously staffed and
continue to staff the City's Transit Center and said employees have
performed their duties in an exemplary fashion; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it would be an appropriate
and permissible purpose to use the remaining State of Washington grant
funds to provide staffing at the information booth and that such staffing
continue to be provided by special needs individuals employed by A-1 Temps.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager of the City of Yakima is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the Temporary Staffing Service Agreement (for Yakima
Transit) with A-1Temps and all necessary documentation to allow A-1 Temp
employees to continue to staff the City of Yakima's Transit Center
information booth.
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ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 5th
2006.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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day of December,
David Edler, Mayor
TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter "Agreement") is
made and entered into by and between the City of Yakima, a Washington municipal corporation
(hereinafter the "City"), and A-1 Temps, a Washington non-profit corporation.
WHEREAS, the City desires assistance staffing its Bus Transfer Station Ticket Sales and
Information Booth.
WHEREAS, A-1 Temps represents that it has the experience and expertise necessary to perform
the services required by the City in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements set
forth herein, it is agreed by and between the City and A-1 Temps as follows:
1. Scope of Services. A-1 Temps shall provide the City with the following services:
A. At least one A-1 Temps employee shall staff the City of Yakima's Bus Transfer Station
Information Booth at all times from Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on
Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding the following holidays: New Year's Day,
Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
B. A-1 Temps employee(s) shall perform the following services while working in the City's
Ticket Sales and Information Booth:
i. Verbally communicate route information to bus riders.
ii. Hand out schedules.
iii. Sell monthly passes.
iv. Sell daily tickets.
v. Assign the restroom key(s).
vi. Maintain Transit's Lost/Found department
vii. Answer the telephone(s) for Security and the Route Manager.
viii. Perform other duties as assigned.
C. A-1 Temps shall be solely responsible for ensuring that its employees have the supervision,
training, and capability to safely and satisfactorily perform the duties assigned to them by the
City.
D. A-1 Temps shall provide its employees with any and all training and equipment needed for
its employees to perform their assigned duties without cost to the City.
2. Term. This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by the parties hereto and shall
terminate at midnight on June 30, 2007, unless the Agreement is earlier terminated by either party in
accordance with Section 21 of this Agreement. Upon written consent of the parties this contract may be
extended for a period of time to be agreed by the parties provided funding for such extension is or
becomes available.
For purposes of this Agreement, City of Yakima's role in the "Scope of Services" listed above
shall be deemed commenced, performed and completed upon the date of execution of the Agreement
which shall be no later than December 31, 2006.
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3. Compensation.
A. Fee for Services. As compensation for the services performed pursuant to this
Agreement, the City agrees to compensate A-1 Temps at the rate of Nine Dollars and Ninety Seven Cents
($9.97) per hour per A-1 Temps employee performing services for the City. This cost shall cover any
and all costs of providing services including but not limited to salaries and salary -related costs, travel,
overhead, taxes, insurance coverage, materials, supplies, and other expenses. In no event shall the total
compensation for all services provided under this Agreement exceed the funding amount awarded by the
State of Washington for this purpose which is currently $39,188.00.
B. Payment for Compensation. A-1 Temps shall provide the City with itemized
invoices/billings no later than thirty (30) calendar days after services are actually provided or costs are
incurred. No vouchers shall be made for amounts claimed that are found by the City to be non -
compensable under this Agreement. The City shall make payment to A-1 Temps within thirty (30)
calendar days upon receipt of invoices/billings. All payments are expressly conditioned upon A-1 Temps
providing services hereunder that are satisfactory to the City.
C. Source of Funds. The source of funds for this Agreement is the State of Washington's
Operating Assistance grant for Paratransit/Special Needs administered by the Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT). It is expressly understood and agreed by the City and A-1
Temps that the City's obligations under this Agreement are contingent upon WSDOT funds adequate to
meet the City's obligations under this Agreement and the continued availability of those funds.
D. Payment in the Event of Termination. In the event that either party terminates this
Agreement pursuant to Section 21, A-1 Temps shall be compensated on a pro -rata basis for all
satisfactory services provided to the City under this Agreement up to the effective termination date.
E. Disallowed Expenses. Should any expense or charge for which payment has been made
by the City be subsequently disallowed or disapproved as a result of any auditing or monitoring by the
City, WSDOT, or any other state or federal agency, A-1 Temps shall refund such amount to the City
within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of written notice specifying the amount disallowed. Refunds
of disallowed costs may not be made from any funds received from the City.
4. Responsibilities of the City. The City shall be responsible for the following:
A. The City shall assign duties to A-1 Temps employees and instruct them regarding the manner
in which the City desires those duties be performed.
B. The City shall furnish a suitable place for A-1 Temps employees to work, which shall
comply with all laws related to occupational health and safety postings.
C. The City shall ensure that A-1 Temps employees are supplied with sufficient Yakima Transit
passes and schedules to perform their assigned duties.
D. If the City is dissatisfied with the performance of any employee of A-1 Temps, the City shall
notify A-1 Temps before the end of the workday.
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5. Property Care. A-1 Temps will be responsible for the proper custody and care of all City -
owned property furnished for A-1 Temps' use in connection with the performance of this Agreement,
including but not limited to, office equipment. A-1 Temps will reimburse the City for any loss or
damage, normal wear and tear excepted. A-1 Temps shall also be responsible for the proper possession,
use, and maintenance of all personal property retained by A-1 Temps during the performance of services
pursuant to this Agreement, if applicable.
6. Independent Contractor Status of A-1 Temps. A-1 Temps and the City understand and
expressly agree that A-1 Temps is an independent contractor in the performance of each and every part of
this Agreement. A-1 Temps, as an independent contractor, assumes the entire responsibility for carrying
out and accomplishing the services required under this Agreement. Additionally, and as an independent
contractor, A-1 Temps and its employees shall make no claim of City employment nor shall claim against
the City any related employment benefits, social security, and/or retirement benefits. Nothing contained
herein shall be interpreted as creating a relationship of servant, employee, partnership or agency between
A-1 Temps or any officer, employee or agent of A-1 Temps and the City.
7. Taxes and Assessments. A-1 Temps shall be solely responsible for compensating its employees
and for paying all related taxes, deductions, and assessments, including but not limited to, federal income
tax, FICA, social security tax, assessments for unemployment and industrial injury, and other deductions
from income which may be required by law or assessed against either party as a result of this Agreement.
In the event the City is assessed a tax or assessment as a result of this Agreement, A-1 Temps shall pay
the same before it becomes due.
8. Compliance With Law. A-1 Temps agrees to perform all services under and pursuant to this
Agreement in full compliance with any and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations adopted or
promulgated by any governmental agency or regulatory body, whether federal, state, local, or otherwise.
9. No Insurance. It is understood the City does not maintain liability insurance for A-1 Temps
and/or its employees, agents, officers, and subcontractors.
10. Indemnification and Hold Harmless.
a. A-1 Temps agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, exonerate, and hold harmless the City,
its elected officials, agents, officers, employees from any and all claims, demands, losses, liens,
liabilities, penalties, fines, lawsuits, and other proceedings and all judgments, awards, costs and expenses
(including attorneys' fees and disbursements) related to A-1 Temps' performance and/or nonperformance
of this Agreement.
b. In the event both A-1 Temps and the City are negligent, A-1 Temps' liability for
indemnification of the City shall be limited to the contributory negligence for any resulting suits, actions,
claims, liability, damages, judgments, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) that can
be apportioned to A-1 Temps, its officers, employees, agents, and/or subcontractors.
c. A-1 Temps specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought by A-1 Temps
employees and/or subcontractors and solely for the purposes of this indemnification and defense, A-1
Temps specifically waives any immunity under the State Industrial Insurance Law, Title 51, Revised
Code of Washington.
d. Nothing contained in this Section or this Agreement shall be construed to create a
liability or a right of indemnification in any third party.
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e. The provisions of this section shall survive the termination or expiration of this
Agreement.
11. Insurance Provided by A-1 Temps. Before this Agreement is fully executed by the parties, A-1
Temps shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as proof of commercial liability insurance
with a minimum liability limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined with single limit bodily
injury and property damage. The certificate shall clearly state who the provider is, the coverage amount,
the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect. Said policy shall be in
effect for the duration of this Agreement. The policy shall name the City, its elected officials, officers,
agents, and employees as additional insureds, and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel or
change the insurance without first giving the City thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice (any
language in the clause to the effect of "but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or
liability of any kind upon the company" shall be crossed out and initialed by the insurance agent.) The
insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A -VII or higher in Best's Guide and
admitted in the State of Washington.
12. Delegation of Personal Services. The services provided for herein shall be performed by A-1
Temps, and no person other than regular associates or employees of A-1 Temps shall be engaged upon
such work or services except upon written approval of the City.
13. Assignment. This Agreement, or any interest herein, or claim hereunder, shall not be assigned
or transferred in whole or in part by A-1 Temps to any other person or entity without the prior written
consent of the City. In the event that such prior written consent to an assignment is granted, then the
assignee shall assume all duties, obligations, and liabilities ofA-1 Temps stated herein.
14. No Obligation by the State Government. This contract does not create any obligation or
liability of WSDOT with regard to this Agreement without WSDOT's specific written consent,
notwithstanding its concurrence in, or approval of, the award of any contract or subcontract or the
solicitations thereof.
15. Ethics.
A. Code of Ethics. A-1 Temps agrees to maintain a written code or standards of conduct
that shall govern the performance of its officers, employees, board members, or agents engaged in the
award and administration of contracts. The code or standards shall provide that A-1 Temps' officers,
employees, board members, or agents may neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of
monetary value from any present or potential contractor or subrecipient. A-1 Temps may set minimum
rules where the financial interest is not substantial, or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal intrinsic
value. These codes or standards shall prohibit A-1 Temps' officers, employees, board members, or
agents from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or
organizational conflict of interest or personal gain. As permitted by state or local law or regulations,
such code or standards shall include penalties, sanctions, or other disciplinary actions for violations by
A-1 Temps' officers, employees, board members, or agents, or by subcontractors or subrecipients or their
agents.
1. Personal Conflict of Interest. A-1 Temps' code or standards shall prohibit A-1
Temps' employees, officers, board members, or agents from participating in the selection, award, or
administration of a contract supported by state funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be
involved. Such a conflict would arise when any of the parties set forth below has a financial or other
interest in the firm or entity selected for award:
a. The employee, officer, board member or agent;
b. Any member of his or her immediate family;
c. His or her partner; or
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d. An organization that employs, or is about to employ, any of the above.
2. Organizational Conflict of Interest. A-1 Temps' code or standard of conduct
must include procedures for identifying and preventing real and apparent organizational conflicts of
interest. An organizational conflict of interest exists when the nature of the work to be performed under
a proposed third party contract may, without some restrictions on future activities, result in an unfair
competitive advantage to the third party contractor or impair its objectivity in performing the contract
work.
B. Relationships with Employees and Officers of WSDOT. A-1 Temps shall not extend any
loan, gratuity or gift of money in any form whatsoever to any employee or officer of WSDOT, nor shall
A-1 Temps rent or purchase any equipment and materials from any employee or officer of WSDOT.
C. Employment of Former WSDOT Employees. A-1 Temps hereby warrants that it shall
not engage on a full, part-time, or other basis during the period of the Agreement, any professional or
technical personnel who are, or have been, at any time during the period of the Agreement, in the
employee of WSDOT without written consent of WSDOT.
16. Civil Rights. A-1 Temps shall comply with all applicable civil rights statutes and implementing
regulations including, but not limited to:
A. Nondiscrimination — Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. A-1 Temps agrees to comply, and
assure compliance by each third party contractor at any tier, with all requirements prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d; and USDOT regulations, `Nondiscrimination in Federally
Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation —Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act," 49 CFR Part 21.
B. Equal Employment Opportunity. A-1 Temps agrees to comply, and assures compliance by
each third party contractor at any tier, with all requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and 49 U.S.C. §5332 and any implementing requirements FTA may
issue. These equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. A-1 Temps agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, creed, sex, disability, age, or national origin. A-1 Temps agrees to
take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during
employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, sex, disability, age, or national origin. Such
action shall include, but not be limited to, employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection
for training, including apprenticeship.
C. Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex. A-1 Temps agrees to comply with all applicable
requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. §11680 et seq.;
with U.S. DOT regulations, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Educational Programs or
Activities Receiving Federal financial Assistance, 49 C.F.R. Part 25; and with any implementing
directives that U.S. DOT or FTA may promulgate, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex.
D. Nondiscrimination on the basis of Age. A-1 Temps agrees to comply with applicable
requirements of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§6101 et seq., and
implementing regulations, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age.
E. Disabilities -Employment. In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §12112, A-1 Temps agrees that it will comply with the
requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to Implement the Equal
Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act," 29 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to
employment of persons with disabilities. Disabilities -Access. A-1 Temps agrees to comply with the
requirements 49 U.S.C. § 5301(d) which state the Federal policy that the elderly and persons with
disabilities have the same rights as other persons to use mass transportation service and facilities, and
that special efforts shall be made in planning and designing those services and facilities to implement
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said policy. A-1 Temps also agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §794, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of
handicap; with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. §12101 et
seq., which requires the provision of accessible facilities and services; and with the Federal regulations,
including any amendments thereto following: U.S. DOT regulations, "Transportation Services for
Individuals with Disabilities (ADA)," 49 C.F.R. Part 37; U.S.DOT regulations, "Nondiscrimination on
the Basis of Handicap in Programs and Activities Receiving or Benefiting from Federal Financial
Assistance," 49 C.F.R. Part 27; Joint U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
U.S. DOT regulations; "Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Accessibility Specifications for
Transportation Vehicles," 36 C.F.R. apart 1192 and 49 C.F.R. Part 38; U.S. DOJ regulations,
"Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services," 28 C.F.R. Part
35; U.S. DOJ regulations "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and
in Commercial Facilities," 28 C.F.R. Part 36; Handicapped and Any other nondiscrimination statute(s)
that may apply to the Project.
F. Other Nondiscrimination Statutes. A-1 Temps agrees to comply with all applicable
requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) that may apply to the Project.
17. Energy Conservation and Environmental Requirements.
A. Energy Conservation. A-1 Temps shall comply with the mandatory standards and policies
relating to energy efficiency standards and policies within the Washington State energy conservation plan
issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. §6321 et seq., and any
amendments thereto.
B. Environmental Protection. A-1 Temps agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §4321 et seq.
18. Accounting Records.
A. Project Accounts. A-1 Temps agrees to establish and maintain for the Project either a
separate set of accounts or separate accounts within the framework of an established accounting system
that can be identified with the Project. A-1 Temps agrees that all checks, payrolls, invoices, contracts,
vouchers, orders, or other accounting documents pertaining in whole or in part to the project shall be
clearly identified readily accessible and available to Yakima Transit and/or WSDOT upon request, and,
to the extent feasible, kept separate from documents not pertaining to the Project.
B. Funds Received or Made Available for the Project. A-1 Temps agrees to deposit in a financial
institution, all advance Project payments it receives and record in the Project account all amounts
provided by the state in support of the Grant Agreement and all other funds provided for, accruing to, or
otherwise received on account of the Project.
C. Documentation of Project Costs and Program Income. A-1 Temps agrees to support all costs
charged to the Project, including any approved services contributed by A-1 Temps or others, with
properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, or vouchers describing in detail the nature
and propriety of the charges. A-1 Temps also agrees to maintain accurate records of all program income
derived from implementing the Project.
19. Audits, Inspection, and Retention of Records.
A. Submission of Proceedings, Contracts, and Other Documents. During the course of the
Project and for six years thereafter, A-1 Temps agrees to retain intact and to provide any data,
documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting materials relating to the Project as WSDOT may
require. Project closeout does not alter these recording and record-keeping requirements. Should an
audit, enforcement, or litigation process be commenced, but not completed, during the aforementioned
six-year period then A-1 Temps' obligations hereunder shall be extended until the conclusion of that
pending audit, enforcement, or litigation process.
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B. General Audit Requirements. A-1 Temps agrees to obtain any other audits required by
WSDOT. Project closeout will not alter A-1 Temps' audit responsibilities.
C. Inspection. A-1 Temps agrees to permit WSDOT, the State Auditor, or their authorized
representatives, to inspect all Project work materials, payrolls, and other data, and to audit the books,
records, and accounts of A-1 Temps and its contractors pertaining to the Project. A-1 Temps agrees to
require each third party to permit WSDOT, and the State Auditor or their duly authorized representatives,
to inspect al work, materials, payrolls, and other data and records involving that third party contract, and
to audit the books, records, and accounts involving that third party contract as it affects the Project.
20. Labor Provisions.
A. Overtime Requirements. No A-1 Temps or subcontractor for any part of the Project work
which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such
laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of
forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less
than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such
workweek.
21. Termination. The City or A-1 Temps may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by
giving the other party thirty (30) days' written notice of termination.
22. Non -Waiver. The waiver of either the City or A-1 Temps of the breach of any provision of this
Agreement by the other party shall not operate and/or be construed as a wavier of any subsequent breach
by either party or prevent either party from thereafter enforcing such provision.
23. Survival. Any provision of this Agreement which imposes an obligation after termination or
expiration of this Agreement shall survive the term or expiration of this Agreement and shall be binding
on the parties to this Agreement.
24. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is changed per mutual agreement or any portion
is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
25. Integration. This written document constitutes the entire agreement between the City and A-1
Temps. There are no other oral or written Agreements between the parties as to the subjects covered
herein. No changes or additions to this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon either party unless such
change or addition be in writing and executed by both parties.
26. Notices. Unless stated otherwise herein, all notices and demands shall be in writing and sent to
the parties to their addresses as follows:
TO CITY:
TO A-1 TEMPS:
Chris Waarvick
Public Works Director
2301 Fruitvale Boulevard
Yakima, WA 98902
Tom Gaulke, Executive Director
A-1 Temps
1510 South 36th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
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or to such other addresses as the parties may hereafter designate in writing. Notices and/or demands
shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or hand delivered. Such notices shall be
deemed effective when mailed or hand delivered at the addresses specified above.
27. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Washington.
28. Venue. The venue for any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall lie in the Superior
Court of Washington for Yakima County, Washington.
CITY OF YAKIMA
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By: By:
R. A. Zais, Jr., ity Manager
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ITEM TITLE:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. * i 0
For Meeting of: December 5, 2006
A Resolution Authorizing the City of Yakima to continue a
Professional Services Contract (for Yakima Transit) with A-1
Temps, a Washington State non-profit corporation .
SUBMIT" i'ED BY: Ken Mehin, Transit Manager
CONTACT PERSON/'TELEPHONE: Gary Pira /576-6422
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Submitted for Council consideration is a resolution authorizing the signing of a
contract to provide Yakima Transit with assistance to staff the downtown Transit
Center facility for the disbursement of route Information and ticket selling services.
This action is a continuation of a similar agreemerglhat was previously approved by
the City Council under Resolution No. R-200575on June 7, 2005 to provide customer
support services at that facility. This resolution allows for another 6 (six) months of
staffing support to bring the contract into agreement with the timeline established in
our current State of Washington operating grant which provides funding through
June 30, 2007 for our Paratransit/Special Needs services.
Resolution X Ordinance _ Other (Specify Contract Approval
Contact Person: Tom Gaulke, Executive Director Phone: 509/453-4446
Funding Source: State of Washington Special Needs Grant (GCA -4511)
APPROVED FOR SUBMIT"1'AL: �, \�'`�--�City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests Council to adopt the
resolution authorizing the awarding of this contract to Al Temps, a division of
Provident/Horizon of Yakima.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council Transit Committee recommended November 15, 2006 to continue
the staffing agreement with A1 -Temps for another six months to bring the contract in
line with the State of Washington grant award that ends on June 30, 2007.
COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO.R-2006-184