HomeMy WebLinkAboutInstructor Services Agreement with Amy Merrill for Dance InstructionAGREEMENT FOR INSTRUCTOR SERVICES
This AGREEMENT FOR INSTRUCTOR SERVICES is made this 27~' day of December,
2013, by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the
State of Idaho, whose address is 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho (hereinafter "City"), and
Amy Merrill [an individual person] whose address is 5127 W. Charles St. Meridian, ID 83646
(hereinafter "Instructor") (collectively, "Parties").
WHEREAS, City and Instructor aze mutually interested in providing and enhancing
educational and recreational opportunities in the Meridian community;
WHEREAS, Instructor has specialized training, experience, and skill and is willing to dedicate
such skill to the instruction and edification of others;
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged and agreed, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
herein contained, and in consideration of the recitals above, which aze incorporated herein, City and
Instructor agree as follows:
I. GENERAL OBLIGATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF INSTRUCTOR.
A. Scope of Services. Upon execution of this Agreement, Instructor shall perform and furnish to
City all services as specified in the document entitled "Scope of Services," a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
B. Timeliness. Instructor shall perform services and work under this Agreement in a timely
manner in accordance with the dates and times set forth in Exhibit A.
C. Criminal history check. At least thirty (30) days prior to the first scheduled class, Instructor
shall contact the City's Human Resources Department and make azrangements to provide a set
of fingerprints. Upon completion of fingerprinting, City shall remit Instructor's fingerprints to
the Idaho State Police, which shall run a national criminal background check on Inspector and
provide the results to City. Instructor shall be required to provide fingerprints and undergo a
criminal history check for purposes of this Agreement once per yeaz.
D. Photographs. Instructor consents to the publication and/or use of any photographs or
recordings of Instructor by City for promotional purposes.
E. Compliance with Laws and standards. Instructor shall provide services and work under this
Agreement consistent with the requirements and standards established by any and all applicable
federal, state and city laws, ordinances, regulations and resolutions. This shall include, but is
not limited to, any necessary federal, state, county, or city licensing required. Instructor
represents and warrants that Instructor will perform all work under this Agreement in
accordance with generally accepted industry standazds and safety practices for the professions
or specialties that are used in performance of this Agreement.
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II. CONSIDERATION.
A. Calculation of payment. City shall pay Instructor for services rendered under this Agreement
at the rate of eighty percent (80%) of the total revenue generated by registration fees remitted
for the class. This amount shall constitute full compensation for any and all services, materials,
and costs performed or furnished by Instructor. This amount shall not exceed $10,771.20
B. Method of payment. City shall remit payment to Instructor for services rendered under this
Agreement within thirty (30) days of the final class of each session.
C. Taxes. City shall not withhold any Federal or State income taxes or Social Security tax from
any payment made by City to Instructor under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Payment of all taxes and other assessments on such sums shall be the sole responsibility of
Instructor.
D. No additional compensation. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Instructor shall
not be entitled to receive from 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, or transportation. Further, without limitation, Instructor shall not be
entitled by virtue of this Agreement to consideration in the form of overtime, health insurance
benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays, or other paid leaves of absence of any type or kind
whatsoever.
III. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
A. Acknowledgment. Instructor acknowledges that rendering services under this Agreement
presents risks, some of which are unknown, and agrees to assume all risks associated with the
fulfillment of the terms of this Agreement.
B. Indemnification and waiver. Instructor and each and all of Instructor's employees, agents,
contractors, officials, officers, servants, guests, and/or invitees shall, and hereby does,
indemnify, save and hold harmless, release and forever discharge City and its agents and
employees from and for any and all losses, claims, actions, judgments for damages, or injury to
persons or property and losses and expenses caused or incurred by Instructor or any employee,
agent, contractor, official, officer, servant, guest, and/or invitee thereof, at or in its use of City
property, facilities, or equipment or any lack of maintenance or repair thereon and not caused
by or arising out of the tortious conduct of City, regardless of the manner by which such claim
may be brought.
C. No warranty. City makes no warranty or promise as to the condition, safety, usefulness, or
habitability of the premises, property, facilities, or equipment that City provides for Instructor's
use. Instructor accepts the premises, property, facilities, or equipment provided by City as is,
both at the Effective Date of this Agreement and for each practice session, game, and/or game
day.
D. Time of the essence. The Parties acknowledge and agree that time is strictly of the essence
with respect to each and every term, condition and provision of this Agreement, and that the
failure to timely perform any obligation hereunder shall constitute a breach of, and a default
under, this Agreement by the party so failing to perform.
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E. Notice. Communication between the Parties regarding day-to-day matters (e.g., issues related
to scheduling and venue) shall occur via a-mail, facsimile, or telephone. All other notices
required to be given by either of the Parties shall be in writing and be deemed communicated
when personally served, or mailed in the United States mail, addressed as follows:
City of Meridian
Attn: Recreation Coordinator
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Amy Merrill
5127 W. Charles St
Meridian, Idaho 83646
Either party may change its authorized representative and/or address for the purpose of this
paragraph by giving written notice of such change to the other party in the manner herein
provided.
F. Assignment. Instructor shall not assign or sublet all or any portion of Instructor's interest in or
obligations under this Agreement or any privilege or right hereunder, either voluntarily or
involuntarily, without the prior written consent of City. This Agreement and each and all of the
terms and conditions hereof shall apply to and are binding upon the respective organizations,
legal representative, successors, and assigns ofthe parties.
G. Independent contractor... In all matters pertaining to this agreement, Instructor shall be acting
as an independent contractor,.. and neither Instructor nor any officer, employee or agent of
Instructor shall be deemed an employee or agent of City in any manner or for any purpose.
Specifically, without limitation, Instructor understands, acknowledges, sand agrees:
1. Instructor is free from actual and potential control by City in the provision of services under
this Agreement.
2. Instructor is engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or
business.
3. Instructor has the authority to hire subordinates.
4. Instructor owns and/or will provide all major items of equipment necessary to perform
services under this Agreement.
5. Neither Instructor nor City shall be liable to the other for a peremptory termination of the
business relationship described under this Agreement.
H. Termination.
1. Grounds for automatic termination. This Agreement shall automatically terminate, with
no notice to Instructor, upon which Instructor's classes shall be immediately cancelled and
the Parties shall have no further dealing. hereunder, upon the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. It is determined that Instructor has ever been convicted of a criminal charge of or
related to any sexual offense, violence (including but not limited to murder,
manslaughter, battery, or domestic battery), or felony drug delivery.
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b. It is determined that Instructor has, within the previous ten (10) years, been convicted of
or been incarcerated for a criminal charge of or related to felony drug possession.
c. It is determined by the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department that
Instructor's criminal history indicates that it is in the best interest of the City to
terminate the Agreement.
2. Grounds for termination with notice. If, for any reason, Instructor fails to fulfill in a
timely and proper manner Instructor's obligations under this Agreement, violates any of the
covenants, agreements, and/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 Agreement, and/or City determines
that termination of this Agreement is in the best interest of City, City may terminate this
Agreement by mailing written notice to Instructor of such termination and specifying the
effective date thereof, at least forty-eight hours prior to the effective date of such
termination. Instructor may terminate this agreement at any time by giving at least seven
(7) days notice to City.
Liability upon termination. Notwithstanding the above or any other provision of this
Agreement, Instructor shall not be relieved of liability to City for damages sustained by
City by virtue of any breach of this Agreement by Instructor, and City may withhold any
payments to Instructor for the purposes ofset-offuntil such time as the exact amount of
damages due City from Instructor is determined. This provision shall survive the
termination of this agreement and shall not relieve Instructor of liability to City for
damages.
I. Non-waiver. Failure of either party to promptly enforce the strict performance of any term of
this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver or relinquishment of any party's right to thereafter
enforce such term, and any right or remedy hereunder maybe asserted at any time after the
governing body of either party becomes entitled to the benefit thereof, notwithstanding delay in
enforcement. All rights and remedies herein enumerated shall be cumulative and none shall
exclude any other right or remedy allowed by law. Likewise, the exercise of any remedy
provided for herein or allowed by law shall not be to the exclusion of any other remedy.
J. Attorney fees. Should litigation commence between the parties hereto concerning this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief as maybe
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.
K Discrimination prohibited. In performing services under this Agreement, Instructor shall not
unlawfully discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
L. Compliance with laws. In performing the scope of services required hereunder, Instructor
shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of Federal, State, and local
governments.
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M. Construction and severability. If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid or
unenforceable, such holding shall 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.
N. 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.
O. 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.
P. 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 leek such
advice.
Q. Approval Required: This Agreement shall not become effective or binding until approved by
the City of Meridian.
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IN WITNESS WHER~ F, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this ~7 day
INSTRUCTOR:
,~
Amy Merrill
CITY OF MERIDIAN•
BY:
K alts, sing Manager
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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 Dance Instruction
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. Modern Ballet Level 1: Ages 3.5 - 6 class will be held on January 6`h, 2014 to January 27`x',
2014 on Monday at S:15pm at Hunter Elementary School,
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 3 weeks per session.
6. Modern Ballet Level i :Ages 3.5 - 6 class will be held on February 3`d, 2014 to February
24`", 2014 on Monday at S:15pm at Hunter Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 3 weeks per session.
7. Modern Ballet Level 1: Ages 3.5 - 6 class will be held on March 3'~, 2014 to March 31~`,
2014 on Monday at S:15pm at Hunter Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 3 weeks per session.
8. Modern Ballet Level 1: Ages 3.5 - 6 class will be held on Apri17`~', 2014 to Apri128`~', 2014
onMonday at 5: l Spm at Hunter Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
9. Modern Ballet Level 1: Ages 3.5 - 6 class will be held on May 5`", 2014 to May 27~', 2014
on Monday at 5: l Spm at Hunter Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
l 0. Modern Ballet Level 1: Ages 7 - 10 class will be held on January ?`h, 2014 to January 28"',
2014 on Tuesday at S:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
11. Modern Ballet Level 1: Ages 7 -- 10 class will be held on February 4`h, 2014 to February
25~', 2014 on Tuesday at S:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
12. Modern Ballet Level 1: Ages 7 - 10 class will be held on'arch 3'~, 2014 to March 31~`,
2014 on Tuesday at S:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 3 weeks per session.
13. Modern Ballet Level 1: Ages 7 - 10 class will be held on April 1 S`, 2014 to Apri128`", 2014
on Tuesday at S:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 5 weeks per session.
14. Modern Ballet Level 1: Ages 7 - 10 class willbe held on May 5~', 2014 to May 27°r, 2014
on Tuesday at S:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
15. Modern Ballet Level 2: Ages 6 - 8 class will be held on January 7`h, 2014 to January 28`h,
2014 on Tuesday at S:15pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, l class per week and 4 weeks per session.
16. Modern Ballet Leve12: Ages 6 - 8 class will be held on February 4`h, 2014 to February 25~',
2014 on Tuesday at S:15pm at Ponderosa Elementary School
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
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17, Modern Ballet Level 2: Ages 6 - 8 class will be held on March 3`d, 2014 to March 31$`,
2014 on Tuesday at S:15pm at Ponderosa Elementary School..
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 3 weeks per session.
18. Modern Ballet Level 2: Ages 6 8 class will be held on Apr17`h, 2014 to April 28`h, 2014
on Tuesday at S:15pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 5 weeks per session.
19. Modern Ballet Leve12 Ages 6 - 8 class will be held on May 5`h 2014 to May 27~', 2014 on
Tuesday at S: I Spm at Ponderosa Elementary School:.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
20. Modern Ballet Leve12: Ages. 9 - 12 class will be held on January 7`~ 2014 to January 28`~'R
2014 on Tuesday at 6:15pm at Ponderosa Elementary School,:..
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
21. Modern Ballet Level 2: Ages 9 - 12 class will be held on February 4`h 2014 to February
25~', 2014 on Tuesday at 6:15pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
22. Modern Ballet Level 2: Ages 9 - l2 class will be held on March 3'~-..2014 to March 31S`,
2014 on Tuesday at 6:15pm at Ponderosa Elementary School
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 3 weeks per session.
23. Modern Ballet Leve12 Ages 9 ~ l2 class will be held on Apri17°', 2014 to Apri128`h, 2014
on Tuesday at 6:15pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
24. Modern Ballet Level 2: Ages 9-~ 12 class will be held on May 5`h, 2014 to May 27~', 2014
on Tuesday at 6:15pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.:
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
25. ':Modern Ballet Leve12: Ages 11 - 16 class will be held on January 7~', 2014 to January 28`h,
2014 on Tuesday at 4:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School.
70 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 3 weeks per session.
26. Modern Ballet Leve12: Ages 11 -- 16 class will be held on February 3`d 2014 to February
24°i, 2014 on Tuesday at 4:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School.
70 minutes in duration, .1 class per week and 3 weeks per session.
27. Modern Ballet Leve12: Ages 11 -,16 class will be held on March 3'~, 2014 to March 3l~`
2014 on Tuesday at 4:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School.
70 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 3 weeks per session.
28. Modern Ballet Leve12: Ages 1 l - 16 class will be held on Apri17`h, 2014 to Apri128`h,
2014 on Tuesday at 4:OOprn at Hunter Elementary School.
70 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
29. Modern Ballet Leve12; Ages 11 = 16 class will be held on May 5`h, 2014 to May 27~', 2014
on Tuesday at 4:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School.
70 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
30. Dance Fusion Ages 7 - 10 class will be held on January 9~', 2014 to January 30`h, 2014on
Thursday at S:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
31. Dance Fusion Ages 7 -: 10 class will be held on February 6`h, 2014 to February 27`h, 2014
on Thursday at S:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School..
60 minutes in duration, l class per week and 4 weeks per session.
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32. Dance Fusion Ages 7 = 10 class will be held on'March 6`", 2014 to March 20`", 2014 on
Thursday at S:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 3 weeks per session.
33. Dance Fusion Ages 7 --10 class will be held on Apri13`a, 2014 to April 24~', 2014 on
Thursday at S:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
34. Dance Fusion Ages 7 - 10 class will be held on May 8`", 2014 to May 29`", 2014 on
Thursday at S:OOpm at Hunter Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
35. Hi~ Hop to the Beat Coed: Ages 5 - 10 class will be held on January 7`", 2014 to January
28 , 2014 on Tuesday at 4:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
40 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
36. Hip Hop to the Beat Coed: Ages 5 - 10 class will be held February 4`", 2014 to February
25'", 2014 on Tuesday at 4:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
40 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
37. Hip Hop to the Beat Coed: Ages 5 - 10 class will beheld March 4'", 2014 to March 18`",
2014 on Tuesday at 4:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School
40 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 3 weeks per session.
38. Hip Hop to the Beat Coed: Ages 5 - 10 class will be held April 1 S`, 2014'to April 29`x', 2014
on Tuesday at 4:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
40 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
39. Hip Hop to the Beat Coed: Ages 5 - 10 class will be held May 6`", 2014 to May 27~' 2014
on Tuesday at 4:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
40 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
40. Hipp Hop to the Beat Coed: Ages 5 - i 0 class will be held on January 9`" 2014 to January
30 , 2014 on Thursday at 4:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
40 minutes in duration, l class per week and 4 weeks per session.
41. Hip Hop to the Beat Coed:. Ages 5 - i 0 class will beheld February 6`h, 2014 fio February
27`", 2014 on Thursday at 4:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
40 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
42. Hip Hop to the Beat Coed: Ages 5 - 10 class will be held March 6`",.2014 to March 20~',
2014 on Thursday at 4:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
40 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 3 weeks per session.
43. Hip Hop to the Beat Coed: Ages 5 - 10 class will beheld Apri13`d, 2014 to April 24`h 2014
on Thursday at 430pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
40 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
44. Hip Hop to the Beat Coed: Ages 5 - 10 class will be held May 1$t, 2014'20 May 29`", 2014
on Thursday at 4:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
40 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 5 weeks per session.
45. Inspired Dance Fit Ballet class will be held on January 7`", 2014 to January 28`", 2014 on
Tuesday at 7:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
46. Inspired Dance Fit Ballet class will be held on February 4`", 2014 t0 February 25`", 2014 on
Tuesday at 7:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, l class per week and 4 weeks per session.
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47. Inspired Dance Fit Ballet class will be held on March 4`h, 2014 to March 18`", 2014 on
Tuesday at 7?30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
48. Inspired Dance Fit Ballet class will be held on April 1 S`, 2014 to Apri129~', 2014 on
Tuesday at 7:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks~er session.
49. Inspired Dance Fit Ballet class will be held on May 6 , 2014 to May 27°i, 2014 on Tuesday
at 7:30pm at Ponderosa Elementary School.
60 minutes in duration, 1 class per week and 4 weeks per session.
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