HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoise Softball Umpires Assocation Softball Umpire Services Project #10476.cAGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
SOFTBALL UMPIRE SERVICES
PROJECT NUMBER 10476.c
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES is made this !42 day
of March , 2017 and entered into by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal
corporation organized under the laws of the State of Idaho, hereinafter referred to as
CITY", 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642, and Boise Softball Umpires
Association, hereinafter referred to as "BSUA", whose business address is 2888 W.
Wilder St., Meridian, ID 83646-8301.
INTRODUCTION
Whereas, the City has a need for services involving SOFTBALL
UMPIRE SERVICES: and
WHEREAS, the BSUA is specially trained, experienced and competent to
perform and has agreed to provide such services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants,
terms and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties agree as follows:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Scope of Services:
1.1 BSUA shall perform and furnish to the City upon execution of this
Agreement and receipt of the City's written notice to proceed, all services, and
comply in all respects, as specified in the document titled "Scope of Services" a
copy of which is attached hereto as Attachment "A" and incorporated herein by
this reference, together with any amendments that may be agreed to in writing by
the parties.
1.2 All documents, drawings and written work product prepared or produced
by BSUA under this Agreement, including without limitation electronic data files,
are the property of BSUA; provided, however, the City shall have the right to
reproduce, publish and use all such work, or any part thereof, in any manner and
for any purposes whatsoever and to authorize others to do so. If any such work
is copyrightable, BSUA may copyright the same, except that, as to any work
which is copyrighted by BSUA, the City reserves a royalty -free, non-exclusive,
and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish and use such work, or any part
thereof, and to authorize others to do so.
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1.3 BSUA shall provide services and work under this Agreement consistent
with the requirements and standards established by applicable federal, state and
city laws, ordinances, regulations and resolutions. BSUA represents and
warrants that it will perform its work in accordance with generally acceptedindustrystandardsandpracticesfortheprofessionorprofessionsthatareused
in performance of this Agreement and that are in effect at the time of
performance of this Agreement. Except for that representation and any
representations made or contained in any proposal submitted by BSUA and any
reports or opinions prepared or issued as part of the work performed by BSUAunderthisAgreement, BSUA makes no other warranties, either express or
implied, as part of this Agreement.
1.4 Services and work provide by BSUA at the City's request under this
Agreement will be performed in a timely manner in accordance with a Schedule
of Work, which the parties hereto shall agree to. The Schedule of Work may berevisedfromtimetotimeuponmutualwrittenconsentoftheparties.
2. Consideration
2.1 BSUA shall be compensated as provided in Attachment B "Compensation
Schedule" attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof in the not to
exceed amount of $52,000.00.
2.2 BSUA shall bill the City on a bi-weekly basis, as services warrant, of fees
earned and costs incurred for services provided during the billing period, which
the City will pay within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice and approval by theCity. The City will not withhold any Federal or State income taxes or Social
Security Tax from any payment made by City to BSUA under the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. Payment of all taxes and other assessments on
such sums is the sole responsibility of BSUA.
2.3 The final bill of the last league and tournament games shall by submittedwithinfifteen (15) business days of the last game.
2.4 Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, BSUA shall not be
entitled to receive from the City any additional consideration, compensation,
salary, wages, or other type of remuneration for services rendered under this
Agreement., including , but not limited to, meals, lodging, transportation,
drawings, renderings or mockups. Specifically, BSUA shall not be entitled byvirtueofthisAgreementtoconsiderationintheformofovertime, health
insurance benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays or other paid leaves of
absence of any type or kind whatsoever.
3. Time of Performance:
This agreement shall become effective upon execution by both parties, and shall
expire upon completion of the agreed upon services, September 30, 2016 or
unless sooner terminated as provided below or unless some other method or
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time of termination is listed in Attachment A. This Agreement shall terminate
automatically on the occurrence of (a) bankruptcy or insolvency of either party, or
b) BSUA loses affiliation with ASA/USA Softball.
4. Independent Contractor:
4.1 In all matters pertaining to this agreement, BSUA shall be acting as an
independent contractor, and neither BSUA nor any officer, employee or agent of
BSUA will be deemed an employee of CITY. Except as expressly provided in
Attachment A, BSUA has no authority or responsibility to exercise any rights or
power vested in the City. The selection and designation of the personnel of the
CITY in the performance of this agreement shall be made by the CITY.
4.2 BSUA shall determine the method, details and means of performing the
work and services to be provided by BSUA under this Agreement. BSUA shall
be responsible to City only for the requirements and results specified in this
Agreement and, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, shall not be
subjected to City's control with respect to the physical action or activities of
BSUA in fulfillment of this Agreement.
5. Indemnification and Insurance:
BSUA shall indemnify and save and hold harmless CITY from and for any and all
losses, claims, actions, judgments for damages, or injury to persons or property
and losses and expenses and other costs including litigation costs and attorney's
fees, arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with the performance of this
Agreement by BSUA, its servants, agents, officers, employees, guests, and
business invitees, and not caused by or arising out of the tortuous conduct of
CITY or its employees. BSUA shall maintain, and specifically agrees that it will
maintain, throughout the term of this Agreement, liability insurance, in which the
CITY shall be named an additional insured in the minimum amounts as follow:
General Liability One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per incident or occurrence,
Professional Liability / Professional errors and omissions One Million Dollars
1,000,000) aggregate, Automobile Liability Insurance One Million Dollars
1,000,000) per incident or occurrence and Workers' Compensation Insurance ,
in the statutory limits as required by law. The limits of insurance shall not be
deemed a limitation of the covenants to indemnify and save and hold harmless
CITY; and if CITY becomes liable for an amount in excess of the insurance limits,
herein provided, BSUA covenants and agrees to indemnify and save and hold
harmless CITY from and for all such losses, claims, actions, or judgments for
damages or injury to persons or property and other costs, including litigation
costs and attorneys' fees, arising out of, resulting from , or in connection with the
performance of this Agreement by BSUA or BSUA's officers, employs, agents,
representatives or subcontractors and resulting in or attributable to personal
injury, death, or damage or destruction to tangible or intangible property,
including use of. BSUA shall provide CITY with a Certificate of Insurance, or
other proof of insurance evidencing BSUA'S compliance with the requirements of
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this paragraph and file such proof of insurance with the CITY at least ten (10)
days prior to the date BSUA begins performance of its obligations under this
Agreement. In the event the insurance minimums are changed, BSUA shall
immediately submit proof of compliance with the changed limits. Evidence of all
insurance shall be submitted to the City Purchasing Agent with a copy to
Meridian City Accounting, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642.
6. Notices: Any and all notices required to be given by either of the parties hereto,
unless otherwise stated in this agreement, shall be in writing and be deemed
communicated when mailed in the United States mail, certified, return receipt
requested, addressed as follows:
CITY
City of Meridian
Purchasing Specialist
33 E. Broadway Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
208-888-4433
Email: sramirez(cDmeridiancity oro
BOISE SOFTBALL UMPIRES
ASSOCIATION
Boise Softball Umpires Association (BSUA)
Attn: Jeremy S. Peterson
2888 W. Wilder St
Meridian, ID 83646
Phone: 208-631-0650
Email: bsua o)cableone.net
Either party may change their address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving
written notice of such change to the other in the manner herein provided.
7. Attorney Fees: Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto
concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to
any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees
as determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction. This provision shall be
deemed to be a separate contract between the parties and shall survive anydefault, termination or forfeiture of this Agreement.
8. Time is of the Essence: The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that time is
strictly of the essence with respect to each and every term, condition and
provision hereof, and that the failure to timely perform any of the obligations
hereunder shall constitute a breach of, and a default under, this Agreement bythepartysofailingtoperform.
9. Assignment: It is expressly agreed and understood by the parties hereto, that
BSUA shall not have the right to assign, transfer, hypothecate or sell any of its
rights under this Agreement except upon the prior express written consent of
CITY.
10. Discrimination Prohibited: In performing the Services required herein, BSUA
shall not unlawfully discriminate in violation of any federal, state or local law, rule
or regulation against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin or ancestry, age or disability.
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11. Reports and Information:
11.1 At such times and in such forms as the CITY may require, there shall be
furnished to the CITY such statements, records, reports, data and information as
the CITY may request pertaining to matters covered by this Agreement.
11.2 BSUA shall maintain all writings, documents and records prepared or
compiled in connection with the performance of this Agreement for a minimum of
four (4) years from the termination or completion of this or Agreement. This
includes any handwriting, typewriting, printing, photo static, photographic and
every other means of recording upon any tangible thing, any form of
communication or representation including letters, words, pictures, sounds or
symbols or any combination thereof.
12. Audits and Inspections: At any time during normal business hours and as
often as the CITY may deem necessary, there shall be made available to the
CITY for examination all of BSUA'S records with respect to all matters covered
by this Agreement. BSUA shall permit the CITY to audit, examine, and make
excerpts or 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.
13. Publication, Reproduction and Use of Material: No material produced in
whole or in part under this Agreement shall be subject to copyright in the United
States or in any other country. The CITY shall have unrestricted authority to
publish, disclose and otherwise use, in whole or in part, any reports, data or other
materials prepared under this Agreement.
14. Compliance with Laws: In performing the scope of services required
hereunder, BSUA shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of
Federal, State, and local governments.
15. Changes: The CITY may, from time
Services to be performed hereunder,
decrease in the amount of BSUA'S
upon by and between the CITY an
amendments to this Agreement.
to time, request changes in the Scope of
Such changes, including any increase or
compensation, which are mutually agreed
d BSUA, shall be incorporated in written
16. Termination: If, through any cause, BSUA, its officers, employees, or agents
fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement,
violates any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement,
falsifies any record or document required to be prepared under this agreement,
engages in fraud, dishonesty, or any other act of misconduct in the performance
of this contract, or if the City Council determines that termination of this
Agreement is in the best interest of CITY, the CITY shall thereupon have the right
to terminate this Agreement, in part or in its entirety, by giving written notice to
BSUA of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least fifteen
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15) days before the effective date of such termination. BSUA may terminate this
agreement at any time by giving at least sixty (60) days' notice to CITY.
In the event of any termination of this Agreement, all finished or unfinished
documents, data, and reports prepared by BSUA under this Agreement shall, at
the option of the CITY, become its property, and BSUA shall be entitled to
receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completehereunder.
Notwithstanding the above, BSUA shall not be relieved of liability to the CITY for
damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of this Agreement by
BSUA, and the CITY may withhold any payments to BSUA for the purposes of
set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the CITY from BSUA
is determined. This provision shall survive the termination of this agreement and
shall not relieve BSUA of its liability to the CITY for damages.
17. Construction and Severability: If any part of this Agreement is held to be
invalid or unenforceable, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability
of any other part of this Agreement so long as the remainder of the Agreement is
reasonably capable of completion.
18. Advice of Attorney: Each party warrants and represents that in executing this
Agreement. It has received independent legal advice from its attorney's or the
opportunity to seek such advice.
19. Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties
and supersedes any and all other agreements or understandings, oral of written,
whether previous to the execution hereof or contemporaneous herewith.
20. Public Records Act: Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 9-335, et seq.,
information or documents received from the Contractor may be open to public
inspection and copying unless exempt from disclosure. The Contractor shall
clearly designate individual documents as "exempt" on each page of such
documents and shall indicate the basis for such exemption. The CITY will not
accept the marking of an entire document as exempt. In addition, the CITY will
not accept a legend or statement on one (1) page that all, or substantially all, of
the document is exempt from disclosure. The Contractor shall indemnify and
defend the CITY against all liability, claims, damages, losses, expenses, actions,
attorney fees and suits whatsoever for honoring such a designation or for the
Contractor's failure to designate individual documents as exempt. The
Contractor's failure to designate as exempt any document or portion of a
document that is released by the CITY shall constitute a complete waiver of any
and all claims for damages caused by any such release.
21. Confidentiality: BSUA understands and acknowledges that all tests and results
confidential information) are intended solely for the City. BSUA agrees to hold
all confidential information in confidence and will not disclose the confidential
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information to any person or entity without the express prior written consent of
City.
Non -Appropriation: Should funding become not available, due to lack of
appropriation, the City may terminate this agreement upon thirty (30) days' notice.
23. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho, and the ordinances of
the City of Meridian.
24, Approval Required: This Agreement shall not become effective or binding until
approved by the City of Meridian.
CITY OF MERIDIAN
TAMMY dei
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BY:
KEITH ,' Purchasing Manager
Dated: _
Project Manager
Tyler Roberds
SOFTBALL UMPIRE SERVICES 2017
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BOISE SOFTBALL UMPIRES ASSOC
BY:
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Departm nt Approval
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STEVE SI DOWAY, Parks & Rec Director
Dated: Li 4-1,
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EXHIBIT "A"
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
A. The Boise Softball Umpires Association, hereinafter referred to as "BSUA" is comprised of
registered, trained, and certified softball umpires as determined by ASA/USA Softball,
hereinafter referred to as "ASA/USA" and its designated agents.
B. The BSUA will provide softball umpire services to the City of Meridian, Parks and Recreation
Department, hereinafter referred to as "CITY".
C. The BSUA will umpire softball games as scheduled by the CITY is accordance with the game
times scheduled and within the confines of the riles and regulations set forth by ASA/USA and
CITY established and published riles.
D. BSUA shall be thorough and consistent in recording and notifying the CITY concerning all
formal warnings to players, player ejections, and unsafe playing conditions. This documentation,
at minimum, should be documented on the scorebook/score sheet as provided by the CITY at the
conclusion of the game in which the issue occurred in. A more detailed account, if needed, is to
be provided to the CITY by the BSUA by 1:OOpm the next business day.
During weekend of end -of -season tournament play, all documentation must be completed at the
conclusion of the game in question and submitted to the Tournament Director. This is required to
allow for additional actions to occur, should they be warranted.
E. Should an injury occur to any player or umpire that requires that individual to leave the game,
BSUA needs to document on the scorebook/score sheet provided by CITY. Required items
include the type of injury sustained, player's name (First and Last name preferred), and team
name so that the CITY can contact the tram manager and complete a CITY accident report.
SCHEDULING, RE -SCHEDULING, AND CANCELING
F. BSUA shall provide a sub -contracted game assignor, hereinafter referred to as "ASSIGNOR" that
will be available at a minimum of three (3) consecutive hours each day at a designated location
and/or phone number(s). ASSIGNOR must be made available to receive calls from CITY until
8:00pm on days in which games are scheduled.
G. BSUA shall select a member of its association to serve as the BSUA "POINT OF CONTACT"
for any issues other than canceling or re -scheduling of games. This POINT OF CONTACT will
be mutually agreed upon by the BSUA and CITY. If an issue arises in which the CITY is not
satisfied with the judgment or performance of POINT OF CONTACT, CITY may seek resolution
with the President of the BSUA.
H. Each softball field, as scheduled on a particular night, must contain at least two (2) games, with
the exception of tournament play in which this provision is waived. For non -tournament play, if a
minimum of two (2) games are not scheduled, the CITY will be billed as if there were two (2)
games scheduled.
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I. The CITY shall provide to the ASSIGNOR a schedule of games to be sponsored by the CITY. In
the event a game must be re -scheduled or canceled by the CITY, the following pay rate
percentages shall be in effect:
a. 24 -Hour Notice of cancellation of game(s):
i. First Game of a two or three game assignment — 0%
ii. Second Game of a two game assignment only — 0%
iii. Third Game of a three game assignment only — 0%
iv. Second Game of a three game assignment — 50%
Notice by I :00pm of the day the game was scheduled to be played:
i. First Game of a two or three game assignment — 50%
ii. Second Game of a two game assignment only — 0%
iii. Third Game of a three game assignment only — 0%
iv. Second Game of a three game assignment — 50%
c. Notice after 1:00pm of the day the game was scheduled to be played, or no notification at all:
i. All Games scheduled will be paid at 100%
d. For any assignment that has an open slot scheduled in between two games, BSUA will be
paid 50% for the open slot.
The CITY has the authority to cancel all games for a particular night due to field or weather
conditions. The CITY must provide one (1) hour notice (example 5:30pm for a 6:30pm
assignment) before the first scheduled game of their intention to cancel these games. If the CITY
provides notice within this time frame, BSUA will receive 0% for all games canceled.
K. If CITY cancels a game(s) due to conditions other than weather AND the cancelation occurs at
either Bear Creek or Tully parks AND a game is being played on the other field, BSUA agrees
that the umpire affected by the cancelation will serve as the base umpire on the unaffected field.
In the situation that the affected game is the first game of the night, the base umpire will remain
until ten (10) minutes before the scheduled start of their next regularly scheduled game. If the
affected game is the second game of the night, the base umpire will remain until the conclusion of
the game.
L. For TOURNAMENT play, CITY will provide notice to BSUA the number of fields that will be
used for the first day of the TOURNAMENT no later than 96 hours before scheduled start of
TOURNAMENT. Specific details about level of play and game times should be provided to
BSUA when possible within 72 hours of scheduled start of TOURNAMENT.
M. For TOURNAMENT play, CITY may postpone and/or cancel games due to field or weather
conditions, or other situations as deemed appropriate by CITY. There is no minimum time
requirement for this to occur. For a game that is started, but postponed and subsequently
cancelled, BSUA will receive 50% compensation for these games. For any game cancelled that
has not started, BSUA will receive 0% for all games cancelled. CITY will notify BSUA if
tournament delays are expected or scheduled with as much notice as possible so that BSUA can
contact umpires.
N. For NON -CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT play, games that are scheduled outside of the
main tournament bracket (i.e. round-robin, consolation brackets) can be scheduled to utilize one -
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umpire mechanics at the discretion of CITY. EXCEPTION — One -umpire mechanics will not be
utilized in any softball game in which base stealing is authorized by tournament rule.
0. If the CITY or BSUA deems the playing field unsafe for play and a complete game is not worked,
BSUA shall be paid 50% for the affected game. If the field is unsafe for play due to rain or snow
conditions, cancellation and re -scheduling of the current game and all subsequent games for that
particular night will occur (LEAGUE ONLY). Temporary delays, including lightning and
mechanical issues will require the BSUA to remain available to resume their duties unless
relieved of those duties by CITY.
P. Once a game starts, BSUA has the sole authority to cancel games, if BSUA considers the field
conditions unsafe. CITY retains authority to cancel game(s) at any time for reasons the CITY
feel are required. Consultation with the BSUA shall be made before cancellations by the CITYoccurifthegamehasstarted.
Q. If a game is forfeited by the teams before play has begun will be compensated at 100%. if the
remaining players ask for the BSUA to remain and officiate a practice game, BSUA must provide
this service, or forfeit their compensation. Practice games will be officiated with all rules and
regulations as regular games. Both teams must have a minimum of 8 players, and all players
must be on a legal roster in a CITY league). If a game is forfeited during the course of the game,
the BSUA has completed its assignment and is entitled to 100% compensation. Any practice
game officiated by the BSUA shall end at a minimum of 10 minutes before the scheduled
start of the next game, 10:00pm if the practice game is the final game of the night, or at a
reduced set time as agreed upon by the teams. BSUA will not officiate a practice game if
the regular game was forfeited due to unsportsmanlike conduct that necessitated the
forfeit, or continue to officiate if a situation occurs in the practice game that would
normally result in an ejection of a participant.
R. ASSIGNOR or their designee and POINT OF CONACT shall maintain control and movement of
umpires. If a situation occurs that requires game officials to be moved from their assigned
location to another location, CITY shall seek the approval of ASSIGNOR before approaching
BSUA. In cases where ASSIGNOR is not available, POINT OF CONTACT, which may include
any officer of BSUA, will be contacted to facilitate movement.
PROVISION OF BSUA UPON RE -SCHEDULING
If a scheduled game is not played or completed for any reason, it may be re -scheduled by the
CITY, providing there is 48 hours notification to the ASSIGNOR prior to the time the re-
scheduled game will take place. BSUA shall be required to provide officials. If 48 hour notice is
not made, the BSUA will attempt to have officials provided for a re -scheduled game, but shall not
be subject to financial penalty is services cannot be provided.
T. Any game the is re -scheduled due to a rule interpretation protest that is handled in accordance
with established CITY and ASA/USA procedures shall be replayed at the moment of protest.
BSUA will provide services for this game at no cost to the CITY.
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FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES
U. BSUA shall arrive at the field prior to the listed scheduled game time to check field conditions
and hold the pre -game conference five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled game time or within
five (5) minutes of the conclusion of a previous game. Late arriving officials between the pre-
game conference schedule and the beginning of the fourth inning shall be paid at 50%. Officials
arriving after the start of the fourth inning shall be paid at 0%.
V. The ASSIGNOR must notify the CITY within 24 hours before a scheduled game that the BSUA
cannot provide umpires for a particular game(s). Should this notice not be provided, BSUA will
be required to provide services free of charge for the amount of game(s) affected by the inability
to provide services.
W. If BSUA only provides one umpire to a game that was scheduled for two umpires, BSUA will
receive 50% compensation for this assignment. If no umpires arrive to a particular game, BSUA
will receive 0% compensation for this assignment, and must provide additional services with no
cost to the CITY as provided for in Section V.
X. If BSUA is no longer recognized by ASA/USA, or becomes insolvent, this contract will become
null and void, with the BSUA liable to compensate the CITY for failure to provide services.
Compensation will be pro -rated per game, according to the number of games scheduled and the
amount of payment shall be at the game fee in accordance with the compensation chart listed in
this contract.
ELIGIBILITY AND SUPERVISION
Y. CITY shall be the judge of any player's eligibility for participation in any CITY sponsored game,
but such judgment shall be exercised with due respect of the authority and professional opinion of
BSUA during games and ASA/USA during non -game times.
Z. BSUA shall be the judge of any umpire's eligibility for assignment in any game, but such
judgment shall be exercised with due respect to any concerns brought forth by the CITY as to an
umpire's ability in mechanics, rules interpretation, and game judgment.
AA. In situations under (Y) and (Z) where the CITY and BSUA strongly disagree with the decision of
the other party, final authority, with respect to player or umpire participation in the program, shall
be decided by an independent mediator, agreeable to both parties. The decision of the
independent mediator shall be final.
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GAME RULES
AB. ASA/USA provides playing rules for the game of softball, which includes a provision
that allows for non -championship play to adopt piles to suit their local needs. CITY is
given the authority to establish local rules which modify, add to, or override ASA/USA
riles. If CITY modifies, adds to, or overrides ASA/USA rules, it shall be done with input
from BSUA and will provide written interpretation of said rule(s) to BSUA. Any rule not
modified by CITY remains within the control of BSUA to correctly apply the ASA/USA
rule.
EXCEPTION — The official bat and ball must meet all requirements in the annually published
Official Rules of Softball published by ASA/USA. Any bat or ball that is listed on the ASA/USA
website, www.softball.org under the certified equipment section, that is listed as an ASA/USA
non -approved bat or non -approved ball shall be immediately banned from use in any sanctioned
or practice game officiated by BSUA. Discovery of use of any bat or ball shall be subject to rule
infraction as indicated in the Official Rules of Softball. The banned bat and ball list is updated
periodically by ASA/USA and any updates to said list shall take effect immediately.
AC. During NON -CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS, BSUA will provide a tournament
Umpire -in -Chief (UIC), which will serve as the ASSIGNOR and POINT OF CONTACT
for the duration of the tournament. The UIC will take into consideration the umpire's
perfonnance and input from the CITY is determining tournament selection and
assignments. Two first year umpires, as defined by BSUA, will not be scheduled to work
together without the approval of the tournament director. Championship Play
tournaments will be conducted in accordance with ASA/USA rules only. A member of
ASA/USA will serve as the tournament UIC.
CRITIQUE
AD. BSUA and CITY agree to evaluate each other's effectiveness in the program and provide
constructive recommendations for change. All recommendations shall be in writing.
AE. Upon completion of the term of this agreement, both parties shall review all actions taken
under this agreement for impact on future agreements.
COMMUNICATIONS
AF. Both parties agree that open communications will be necessary to successfully perform
the conditions of this agreement. Frequent and regularly scheduled meeting between
representatives of both parties shall occur. POINT OF CONTACT or their designee and
CITY shall occur.
AG. All complaints from BSUA and players directed at the other party shall only be done in
writing to the appropriate party. Verbal complaints from BSUA towards the players shall
not occur.
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR SERVICES
AH. BSUA shall bill the CITY on a weekly basis. The final bill of the last league and
tournament games shall by submitted within fifteen (15) business days of the last game.
Payment will be made by CITY to BSUA no later than thirty (30) business days after
receipt by CITY or BSUA billing(s).
COMPENSATION
Al. CITY agrees to compensate BSUA at the following amounts and rates:
2016 2017
1 -Umpire League Slow -Pitch Games 26.48 $27.01
2 -Umpire League Slow -Pitch Games 45.47 $45.47
1 -Umpire Tournament Slow -Pitch Games 26.48 $27.01
2 -Umpire Tournament Slow -Pitch Games 45.47 $45.47
1 -Umpire Tournament Fast -Pitch Games 30.24 $30.24
2 -Umpire Tournament Fast -Pitch Games 52.55 $52.55
AJ. During City of Meridian NON -CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS, BSUA will receive
additional compensation beyond that stated in Article Al to facilitate the Tournament
Umpire -in -Chief as required in Article AC.
NON -CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS — CITY will compensate BSUA $3.00 for
each time slot in which a game was started and/or completed. A time slot is defined as a
tournament round in which a single or multiple games are scheduled to commence. If the
TOURNAMENT has multiple starting times within a common 60 -minute window, all
games started and/or completed for that window shall constitute one time slot using the
time of the earliest game scheduled to determine the next applicable time slot.
AK. ASAIUSA CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS -- Compensation for games played under the
rules of ASA/USA Championship Play are set by ASA/USA Code.
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