HomeMy WebLinkAboutInstructor Service Agreement with Gretchen Vetter for Parenting InstructionAGREEMENT
FOR
INSTRUCTOR SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT FOR INSTRUCTOR SERVICES is made this 16h
day of April , 2009, 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
Gretchen Vetter ,hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT", whose business
address is 12380 W. View Ridge Dr. Boise, ID 83709 , .
INTRODUCTION
Whereas, the City has a need for services involving Parenting
Instruction; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant 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
Scope of Services:
1.1 CONSULTANT 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
below and in Exhibit A.
a. PARENTING INSTRUCTION
1.2 All documents, drawings and written work product prepared
or produced by the Consultant under this Agreement, including
without limitation electronic data files, are the property of the
Consultant.
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City of Meridian
Purchasing Agent
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Gretchen Vetter
_1.2380 W. View Ridge Dr.
Boise, ID 83709
208-333-1485
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.
8. 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 any
default, termination or forfeiture of this Agreement.
9. 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 by the party so
failing to perform.
10. Assignment: It is expressly agreed and understood by the parties
hereto, that CONSULTANT 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.
11. Discrimination Prohibited: In performing the Services required
herein, CONSULTANT 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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receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily
complete hereunder.
Notwithstanding the above, CONSULTANT shall not be relieved of
liability to the CITY for damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of
any breach of this Agreement by CONSULTANT, and the CITY
may withhold any payments to CONSULTANT for the purposes of
set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the
CITY from CONSULTANT is determined. This provision shall
survive the termination of this~agreement a_nd shall not relieve
CONSULTANT of its liability to "theCITY for damages.
18. 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 parfi of this. Agreement so long
as the remainder of the Agreement is reasonably capable of
completion.
19. Advice of Attorney: Each party warrants and represents that in
executing this Agreement, it has received independent legal advice
from it's 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. 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.
21. Approval Required: This Agreement shall not become effective or
binding until approved by the City of Meridian.
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Set up class room to meet the needs of the class and participants.
2. Lead, instruct, and demonstrate the appropriate. activities related to
safe parenting activities and curriculum.
3. Provide a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages
participants in their efforts.
4. Complete and submit all reports and participant tracking information as
required by the county for this class.
5. "Parenting from Your Heart" class will be four (4) hours in duration,
one (1) class per week and two (2) weeks per session.
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