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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 CON MWD - City Makeover Grant ProgramPROJECT 68874 CITY MAKEOVER PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CITY MAKEOVER PROGRAM FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 3 Recitals 3 Section 1: Project Description 3 Section 2: Agreement Term 4 Section 3: Agreement Administrators 4 Section 4: Responsibilities and Ownership 4 Section 5: Reporting Requirements and Milestones 5 Section 6: Notice 5 Section 7: Other Terms 6 Exhibits Attachment No. 1: Monthly Progress Report Attachment No. 2: Final Project Report CITY MAKEOVER PROGRAM FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND CITY OF NATIONAL CITY THIS AGREEMENT (Agreement) is made and entered into as of July 11, 2005 by and between The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. Metropolitan and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY may be collectively referred to as "Parties" and individually as "Party." Recitals A. Metropolitan assists member agencies in conserving water supplies. The City Makeover Program (Program) is designed to provide funding for new native and drought -tolerant themed landscapes in prominent public locations and to use these landscapes for educational programs for the community on use of native and drought -tolerant plants, efficient irrigation techniques and site design; B. The Program was established per authorization detailed in Board Letter No. 9-5 in November 2002; and C. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY elects to participate in Metropolitan's Program to create a native and drought -tolerant themed landscape at Paradise Creek Educational Park, 1815 Hoover Ave., National City, CA 91950, between July 11, 2005, and January 31, 2006. (Project). NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants hereinafter set forth, the Parties do agree as follows: Section 1: Project Description 1.1 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY will create a native and drought -tolerant themed landscape at Paradise Creek Educational Park, 1815 Hoover Ave., National City, CA 91950, per the original grant application accepted by Metropolitan. The Project's fmal design will be subject to the approval of Metropolitan or its designated representative and must include room for installation of signage provided by Metropolitan. The Project will be maintained as a native and drought tolerant landscape according to professional landscape standards for a period of not less than three (3) years following completion of installation. 3 1.2 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, at its sole discretion, may independently contract with its own vendors under separate agreements for Project administration and management, design, construction and maintenance provided that they present no conflict of interest in Project performance. Section 2: Agreement Term 2.1 This Agreement will be effective on July 11, 2005. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY will complete all installation work by December 31, 2006, and provide a final report to Metropolitan by March 15, 2007 (Term). 2.2 This Agreement may be amended at any time by written mutual agreement executed by both of the Parties. 2.3 This Agreement may be terminated by either Party for any reason ten (10) days after written notice to the other Party as provided in Section 6. Such termination may occur if the funding mechanism for conservation programs is changed as a result of action by Metropolitan's Board. 2.4 Upon termination, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY shall provide Metropolitan with complete project documentation within 20 calendar days per the reporting requirements in Section 5. Section 3: Agreement Administrators 3.1 Ms. Gigi Hanna is appointed Agreement Administrator for Metropolitan for the purpose of administering this Agreement and making any decisions in connection therewith on behalf of Metropolitan. Leslie Deese is appointed Agreement Administrator for CITY OF NATIONAL CITY for the purpose of administering this Agreement and making any decisions in connection therewith on behalf of CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. The designated Agreement Administrators may be changed by providing written notice to the other Party as outlined in Section 6. Section 4: Responsibilities and Ownership 4.1 All materials and supplies necessary to implement the Project shall be the exclusive property of CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. Metropolitan shall have no ownership, right, title, security interest, or other interest in any Project design, construction plans, facilities, materials, or supplies, nor any rights, duties, responsibilities for operation or maintenance thereof. 4.2 As Lead Agency for this Project, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY is responsible for assuring that the Project complies with all federal, state, and local requirements. 4.3 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY is solely responsible for the performance of its staff or representatives in complying with the terms of this Agreement and for the proper allocation of funds provided by Metropolitan under this Agreement. 4 4.4 Metropolitan's total funding contribution shall be $75,000 payable in four installments of $18,750. The first installment will be paid upon acceptance of this contract; the second installment upon approval of final plans for the Project; the third installment upon project groundbreaking and the final installment upon installation verification. 4.5 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY shall be responsible for all costs in excess of $75,000. Section 5: Reporting Requirements and Milestones 5.1 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY will submit quarterly progress reports (Attachment No. 1) to Metropolitan by the 15th of the month following the end of the quarter, with the first report due October 15, 2005. These reports will include photographs of the work done since the previous reporting period and will be the basis for Metropolitan issuing further payment installments. 5.2 Metropolitan will release the second, third and fourth payment installments upon receipt of an invoice from CITY OF NATIONAL CITY for the work completed. 5.3 At the completion of installation, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY will submit a detailed report including site photos, plant palette, project budget, maintenance plan, and education program (Attachment No. 2). 5.4 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY must meet the following milestones: Milestone August 15, 2005 Submission of final design to Metropolitan for review September 15, 2005 Final design completed December 1, 2005 Project groundbreaking January 31, 2006 Installation complete March 15, 2006 Final report submitted May 2006 Community and press event at project site, organized in conjunction with Metropolitan Section 6: Notice 6.1 Any communication required to administer this Agreement shall be in writing and will be deemed received upon personal delivery or 48 hours after deposit in any United States mail depository, first class postage prepaid, and addressed to the Party for whom intended, as follows: 5 If to Metropolitan: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Post Office Box 54153 Los Angeles, California 90054-0153 Attention: Ms. Gigi Hanna If to Paradise Creek Educational Park: City of National City 140 East 12th Street, Suite A National City, CA 91950 Attention: Leslie Deese, Director of Community Services Either Party may change such address by giving notice to the other Party as provided herein. Section 7: Other Terms 7.1 Metropolitan and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY agree that each party shall be responsible for its own actions, and the actions of its officers, employees and agents, in performing services under this Agreement. Metropolitan and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY each agree to indemnify and hold the other Party and its officers and agents harmless and agree to defend the other Party against any claim or asserted liability arising out of its actions, either willful or negligent, or the actions of its officers, employees and agents, in performing services pursuant to this Agreement. Such indemnity will include any losses relating to any claim made, whether or not a court action is filed, and will include attorney fees and administrative and overhead costs related to or arising out of such claim or asserted liability. However, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY is solely responsible for any such actions arising under the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub.Res.Code §21000 et seq.). 7.2 Metropolitan, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, and their authorized representatives agree to provide data and information as required by the other Party to implement Project and evaluate Project implementation, costs, and water savings. Metropolitan and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY will make available for inspection to the other Party, upon reasonable advance notice, all records, books, computer files, and other documents relating to Project. Such documents shall be available for inspection for a period of three years following completion of the reporting requirements specified in Section 5. If Metropolitan or any other public entity of jurisdiction conducts an audit and determines that grant funding was not used directly for the Project, funds will be returned to Metropolitan by CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, in accordance with the findings. 7.3 Any alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement will not be valid unless made in writing and signed by both Parties. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between both Parties. 6 7.4 This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Metropolitan, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, and their respective successors. This Agreement is not assignable by either Party in whole or in part. 7.5 The partial or total invalidity of one or more parts of this Agreement will not affect the intent or validity of this Agreement. 7.6 This Agreement will be deemed a contract under the laws of the State of California, and for all purposes will be interpreted in accordance with such laws. Metropolitan and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY hereby agree and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California, and that the venue of any action brought hereunder will be in Los Angeles County, California. 7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement. APPROVED AS TO FORM: THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Jeffery Kightlinger Dem • Underwood General Counsel Date: %/t✓`C APPROVED AS TO FORM: Cl�i'ef Ekecutive Officer By: bbi Becker, Interim Vice President External Affairs Date: ID ✓ �� (7 CITY OF NATIONAL CIT By: / J S 4 r By: City Attorney George H. Eiser, III Date: September 6, 2005 Date: September 6, 2005 In Duplicate s:\media section\city makeover\2005\contracts\signature\S23_68874_ Paradise. doe 8 unza ATTACHMENT NO. 1 MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT (Cover Sheet) DATE: Period Covered: PROJECT TITLE: ADMINISTRATOR: Email: Phone: PHASE / PERCENT COMPLETE: Design: Bid: Installation: Post Installation: On additional sheet(s), please include a brief discussion on the following: 1) SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2) ISSUES ENCOUNTERED (indicate if and how it was resolved) 3) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/OUTREACH (participation by community, volunteers or any outreach activities) 4) MEDIA COVERAGE (attach copies of any press releases, news articles for this reporting period) Submitted by: Signature Print Name 3 DATE: PROJECT TITLE: ATTACHMENT NO. 2 FINAL PROJECT REPORT (Cover Sheet) ADMINISTRATOR: Email: Phone: PHASE / DATE COMPLETED: Design: Bid: Installation: Post Installation: As an attachment, please include the following: 1) SITE PHOTOS OF COMPLETED LANDSCAPE 2) PLANT PALETTE — listing of plants used (include botanical name, size, quantity, where purchased) 3) PROJECT BUDGET — provide summary of costs for completed project 4) SUMMARY OF ISSUES ENCOUNTERED — indicate if and how they were resolved 5) MAINTENANCE PROGRAM — provide description of maintenance plan for next three years; include name and contact information for staff person responsible 6) EDUCATION PROGRAM — provide description of education program or activities that will involve the landscape 7) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/OUTREACH —provide summary of participation by community, volunteers or any outreach activities, future plans 8) MEDIA COVERAGE (attach copies of any press releases, news articles for the Project completion) Submitted by: Signature Print Name THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA October 19, 2005 Leslie Deese Director of Community Services City of National City 140 East 12th Street, Suite A National City, CA 91950 Dear Ms. Deese: Contract #68874: City Makeover Grant Program, Paradise Creek Educational Park Enclosed is your copy of signed Contract #68874, between Metropolitan Water District and National City. Please note that we still have not received your first invoice. Without it, we cannot send you your first grant check. Please send us an invoice, by fax or by mail, dated no earlier than July 11, 2005 as soon possible so that we can start processing your first grant check. If you have any questions, please call me at (213) 217-5630. Very i ly yours, Gigi GH:jes s:\media section\city makeover\2005\contracts\signature\S23_68874_Paradise c12.doc Enclosure RESOLUTION NO. 2005 — 188 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 FROM THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT ("MWD") OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA "CITY MAKEOVER GRANT PROGRAM" FOR LANDSCAPE, PLANTING, ELECTRICAL AND IRRIGATION FEATURES AT PARADISE CREEK EDUCATIONAL PARK WHEREAS, in March 2005, the City of National City and Paradise Creek Educational Park, Inc. applied for $75,000 in grant funds from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California ("MWD") "City Makeover Grant Program" ("Program") for landscape, planting, electrical and irrigation features at Paradise Creek Educational Park; and WHEREAS, the Program, established in 2003, provides funds to landscape properties within the MWD's service area, such as planting native or California -friendly vegetation and installing state-of-the-art irrigation systems, and features a strong community -involvement and educational component; and WHEREAS, National City's grant proposal was approved by MWD on August 16, 2005. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement for grant funds in the amount of $75,000 from the MWD of Southern California "City Makeover Grant Program" for landscape, planting, electrical and irrigation features at Paradise Creek Educational Park. Said agreement in on file in the office of the City Clerk. PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 2005. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: George H. Eiser, III City Attorney Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on September 6, 2005, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmembers Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. AUTHENTICATED BY: NICK INZUNZA Mayor of the City of National City, California City Clerk of the o/ tional City, California By: Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2005-188 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on September 6, 2005. City Clerk of the City of National City, California By: Deputy City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE September 6, 2005 AGENDA ITEM NO. %ITEM TITLE Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement for Grant Funds in the Amount of $75,000 from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California "City Makeover Grant Program" for Landscape, Planting, Electrical and Irrigation Features at Paradise Creek Educational Park PREPARED BY EXPLANATION DEPARTMENT Leslie Deese Community Services Phone: (619) 336-4242 Roberto Saucedo Phone: (619) 336-4580 Please see attached Report Public Works 2 Environmental Review x N/A Financial Statement National City will receive $75,000 under the Metropolitan Water District's "City Makeover Grant Program." There is no matching requirement for this grant. Account No. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the Resolution BOARD I COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION N/A ATTACHMENTS ( Listed Below Attachment 1: Staff Report Attachment 2: Resolution Attachment 3: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Contract #68874 Resolution No. Pry"'/ea A-200 (9/80) RE: Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement for Grant Funds in the Amount of $75,000 from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California "City Makeover Grant Program" for Landscape, Planting, Electrical and Irrigation Features at Paradise Creek Educational Park In March 2005, National City and Paradise Creek Educational Park, Inc. applied for $75,000 in grant funds from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's "City Makeover Grant Program" to landscape Paradise Creek Educational Park. On August 16, 2005, the City was notified that our grant was approved for FY 2005/06 funding. A copy of the Water District's contract stating the terms of the grant is attached. Established in 2003, this Program provides funds to landscape properties within the Water District's service area. This landscaping includes such things as planting native or California -friendly vegetation, installing state-of-the-art irrigation systems, and features a strong community -involvement and educational component. The funds will be used for soil preparation, fine grading, irrigation, planting, installing electricity, and building decomposed granite pathways. The funds will constitute a significant portion of the estimated $1.7 million dollars, including engineering, necessary to fund the Paradise Creek project, $1.3 million of which have been secured to date through grant funding. The City and Paradise Creek Educational Park, Inc. will continue working diligently to secure additional funds to complete this very worthwhile community project. RESOLUTION NO. 2005 — RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 FROM THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT ("MWD") OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA "CITY MAKEOVER GRANT PROGRAM" FOR LANDSCAPE, PLANTING, ELECTRICAL AND IRRIGATION FEATURES AT PARADISE CREEK EDUCATIONAL PARK WHEREAS, in March 2005, the City of National City and Paradise Creek Educational Park, Inc. applied for $75,000 in grant funds from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California ("MWD") "City Makeover Grant Program" ("Program") for landscape, planting, electrical and irrigation features at Paradise Creek Educational Park; and WHEREAS, the Program, established in 2003, provides funds to landscape properties within the MWD's service area, such as planting native or California -friendly vegetation and installing state-of-the-art irrigation systems, and features a strong community -involvement and educational component; and WHEREAS, National City's grant proposal was approved by MWD on August 16, 2005. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement for grant funds in the amount of $75,000 from the MWD of Southern California "City Makeover Grant Program" for landscape, planting, electrical and irrigation features at Paradise Creek Educational Park. Said agreement in on file in the office of the City Clerk. PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 2005. Nick lnzunza, Mayor ATTEST: Michael Dalla, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: George H. Eiser, Ill City Attorney Board of Directors Approves 2005/06 City Makeover Program today Page 1 of 1 Leslie Deese From: Sharpe,Jennifer E [isharpe@mwdh2o.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 12:47 PM To: Bart O'Brien ; Bob Galbreath ; Brian K. Lee ; Dan Cannon ; Dr. James Rikel ; Fahria Qader ; G. Wayne Eggleston ; Gregory T. Dyment ; Juana Mueller; Ken Ortega ; Laura LiMandri ; Leslie Deese; Melinda Weaver ; Nancy L.C. Steele ; Nell Wade ; Phyllis Bettelheim ; Roger Possner ; Shelli Lamb ; Thomas L. Gackstetter ; Tracy Drake; Tricia Evans Cc: Hanna,Georgeann; Lipinski,Lynn A Subject: Board of Directors Approves 2005/06 City Makeover Program today Importance: High ***************************THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT ON BEHALF OF GIGI HANNA**************************** Congratulations! Metropolitan's Board of directors today approved the 2005/06 City Makeover grant program, which means we can move ahead with the contracts. In the coming weeks I will be securing the necessary signatures from Metropolitan officials, and your initial invoices will be processed and payments sent. If you have not yet returned the contract to me, please do so as soon as you can. You may now release the information to the public and the media, if you desire. (Please remember to keep track of whatever press coverage you receive to include in your updates to me). Again, thanks for your patience with this, and thanks, also for your interest in Metropolitan's City makeover program. Gigi Hanna Senior Public Affairs Representative Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 213-217-5630 8/17/2005 THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA June 20, 2005 Leslie Deese Director of Community Services City of National City 140 East 12th Street, Suite A National City, CA 91950 Dear Ms. Deese: Contract #68874: City Makeover Grant Program Paradise Creek Educational Park Enclosed is Contract #68874, between Metropolitan Water District and National City, detailing both parties' responsibilities in the City Makeover grant program. The City Makeover program is on the agenda for Metropolitan's Board of Directors meeting on July 11, 2005, and I anticipate that the program will be approved. In order to expedite the process for paying the first installment of the grant, I must get an invoice for preliminary work done on your project along with the signed contract before July 11. If you are unable to get the contract back to me by then, you will still receive your payment, but it will be delayed. If you have any questions, please call me at (213) 217-5630. Thanks again for your interest in California Friendly landscaping and Metropolitan's City Makeover Grant Program. Very truly yours, Gigi GH:jes s_\media section\city makeover\2005\contracts\signature\S23_68874 Paradise cl.doc Enclosure PROJECT 68874 CITY MAKEOVER PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CITY MAKEOVER PROGRAM FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 3 Recitals 3 Section 1: Project Description 3 Section 2: Agreement Term 4 Section 3: Agreement Administrators 4 Section 4: Responsibilities and Ownership 4 Section 5: Reporting Requirements and Milestones 5 Section 6: Notice 5 Section 7: Other Terms 6 Exhibits Attachment No. 1: Monthly Progress Report Attachment No. 2: Final Project Report CITY MAKEOVER PROGRAM FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND CITY OF NATIONAL CITY THIS AGREEMENT (Agreement) is made and entered into as of July 11, 2005 by and between The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. Metropolitan and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY may be collectively referred to as "Parties" and individually as "Party." Recitals A. Metropolitan assists member agencies in conserving water supplies. The City Makeover Program (Program) is designed to provide funding for new native and drought -tolerant themed landscapes in prominent public locations and to use these landscapes for educational programs for the community on use of native and drought -tolerant plants, efficient irrigation techniques and site design; B. The Program was established per authorization detailed in Board Letter No. 9-5 in November 2002; and C. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY elects to participate in Metropolitan's Program to create a native and drought -tolerant themed landscape at Paradise Creek Educational Park, 1815 Hoover Ave., National City, CA 91950, between July 11, 2005, and January 31, 2006. (Project). NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants hereinafter set forth, the Parties do agree as follows: Section 1: Project Description 1.1 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY will create a native and drought -tolerant themed landscape at Paradise Creek Educational Park, 1815 Hoover Ave., National City, CA 91950, per the original grant application accepted by Metropolitan. The Project's final design will be subject to the approval of Metropolitan or its designated representative and must include room for installation of signage provided by Metropolitan. The Project will be maintained as a native and drought tolerant landscape according to professional landscape standards for a period of not less than three (3) years following completion of installation. 3 \ t 1.2 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, at its sole discretion, may independently contract with its own vendors under separate agreements for Project administration and management, design, construction and maintenance provided that they present no conflict of interest in Project performance. Section 2: Agreement Term 2.1 This Agreement will be effective on July 11, 2005. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY will complete all installation work by December 31, 2006, and provide a final report to Metropolitan. by March 15, 2007 (Term). 2.2 This Agreement may be amended at any time by written mutual agreement executed by both of the Parties. 2.3 This Agreement may be terminated by either Party for any reason ten (10) days after written notice to the other Party as provided in Section 6. Such termination may occur if the funding mechanism for conservation programs is changed as a result of action by Metropolitan's Board. 2.4 Upon termination, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY shall provide Metropolitan with complete project documentation within 20 calendar days per the reporting requirements in Section 5. Section 3: Agreement Administrators 3.1 Ms. Gigi Hanna is appointed Agreement Administrator for Metropolitan for the purpose of administering this Agreement and making any decisions in connection therewith on behalf of Metropolitan. Leslie Deese is appointed Agreement Administrator for CITY OF NATIONAL CITY for the purpose of administering this Agreement and making any decisions in connection therewith on behalf of CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. The designated Agreement Administrators may be changed by providing written notice to the other Party as outlined in Section 6. Section 4: Responsibilities and Ownership 4.1 All materials and supplies necessary to implement the Project shall be the exclusive property of CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. Metropolitan shall have no ownership, right, title, security interest, or other interest in any Project design, construction plans, facilities, materials, or supplies, nor any rights, duties, responsibilities for operation or maintenance thereof. 4.2 As Lead Agency for this Project, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY is responsible for assuring that the Project complies with all federal, state, and local requirements. 4.3 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY is solely responsible for the perfou lance of its staff or representatives in complying with the terms of this Agreement and for the proper allocation of funds provided by Metropolitan under this Agreement. 4 4.4 Metropolitan's total funding contribution shall be $75,000 payable in four installments of $18,750. The first installment will be paid upon acceptance of this contract; the second installment upon approval of final plans for the Project; the third installment upon project groundbreaking and the fmal installment upon installation verification. 4.5 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY shall be responsible for all costs in excess of $75,000. Section 5: Reporting Requirements and Milestones 5.1 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY will submit quarterly progress reports (Attachment No. 1) to Metropolitan by the 15th of the month following the end of the quarter, with the first report due October 15, 2005. These reports will include photographs of the work done since the previous reporting period and will be the basis for Metropolitan issuing further payment installments. 5.2 Metropolitan will release the second, third and fourth payment installments upon receipt of an invoice from CITY OF NATIONAL CITY for the work completed. 5.3 At the completion of installation, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY will submit a detailed report including site photos, plant palette, project budget, maintenance plan, and education program (Attachment No. 2). 5.4 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY must meet the following milestones: ...................... . Milestone August 15, 2005 Submission of final design to Metropolitan for review September 15, 2005 Final design completed December 1, 2005 Project groundbreaking January 31, 2006 Installation complete March 15, 2006 Final report submitted May 2006 Community and press event at site, project organized in conjunction with Metropolitan Section 6: Notice 6.1 Any communication required to administer this Agreement shall be in writing and will be deemed received upon personal delivery or 48 hours after deposit in any United States mail depository, first class postage prepaid, and addressed to the Party for whom intended, as follows: 5 If to Metropolitan: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Post Office Box 54153 Los Angeles, California 90054-0153 Attention: Ms. Gigi Hanna If to Paradise Creek Educational Park: City of National City 140 East 12th Street, Suite A National City, CA 91950 Attention: Leslie Deese, Director of Community Services Either Party may change such address by giving notice to the other Party as provided herein. Section 7: Other Terms 7.1 Metropolitan and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY agree that each party shall be responsible for its own actions, and the actions of its officers, employees and agents, in performing services under this Agreement. Metropolitan and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY each agree to indemnify and hold the other Party and its officers and agents harmless and agree to defend the other Party against any claim or asserted liability arising out of its actions, either willful or negligent, or the actions of its officers, employees and agents, in performing services pursuant to this Agreement. Such indemnity will include any losses relating to any claim made, whether or not a court action is filed, and will include attorney fees and administrative and overhead costs related to or arising out of such claim or asserted liability. However, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY is solely responsible for any such actions arising under the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub.Res.Code §21000 et seq.). 7.2 Metropolitan, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, and their authorized representatives agree to provide data and information as required by the other Party to implement Project and evaluate Project implementation, costs, and water savings. Metropolitan and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY will make available for inspection to the other Party, upon reasonable advance notice, all records, books, computer files, and other documents relating to Project. Such documents shall be available for inspection for a period of three years following completion of the reporting requirements specified in Section 5. If Metropolitan or any other public entity of jurisdiction conducts an audit and determines that grant funding was not used directly for the Project, funds will be returned to Metropolitan by CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, in accordance with the findings. 7.3 Any alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement will not be valid unless made in writing and signed by both Parties. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between both Parties. 6 7.4 This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Metropolitan, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, and their respective successors. This Agreement is not assignable by either Party in whole or in part. 7.5 The partial or total invalidity of one or more parts of this Agreement will not affect the intent or validity of this Agreement. 7.6 This Agreement will be deemed a contract under the laws of the State of California, and for all purposes will be interpreted in accordance with such laws. Metropolitan and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY hereby agree and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California, and that the venue of any action brought hereunder will be in Los Angeles County, California. 7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement. APPROVED AS TO FORM: THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Jeffery Kightlinger Dennis Underwood General Counsel Chief Executive Officer By: By: Senior Deputy General Counsel Bobbi Becker, Interim Vice President External Affairs Date: Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY OF NATIONAL CITY By: By: City Attorney Mayor Date: Date: In Duplicate s:\rnedia section\city makeover\2005\contracts\signature\S23_68874_Paradise.doc 8 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT (Cover Sheet) DATE: Period Covered: PROJECT TITLE: ADMINISTRATOR: Email: PHASE / PERCENT COMPLETE: Design: Bid: Installation: Post Installation: Phone: On additional sheet(s), please include a brief discussion on the following: 1) SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2) ISSUES ENCOUNTERED (indicate if and how it was resolved) 3) COMMUNITY 1NVOLVEMENT/OUTREACH (participation by community, volunteers or any outreach activities) 4) MEDIA COVERAGE (attach copies of any press releases, news articles for this reporting period) Submitted by: Signature Print Name ATTACHMENT NO. 2 FINAL PROJECT REPORT (Cover Sheet) DATE: PROJECT TITLE: ADMINISTRATOR: Email: Phone: PHASE / DATE COMPLETED: Design: Bid: Installation: Post Installation: As an attachment, please include the following: 1) SITE PHOTOS OF COMPLETED LANDSCAPE 2) PLANT PALETTE — listing of plants used (include botanical name, size, quantity, where purchased) 3) PROJECT BUDGET — provide summary of costs for completed project 4) SUMMARY OF ISSUES ENCOUNTERED — indicate if and how they were resolved 5) MAINTENANCE PROGRAM — provide description of maintenance plan for next three years; include name and contact information for staff person responsible 6) EDUCATION PROGRAM — provide description of education program or activities that will involve the landscape 7) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/OUTREACH — provide summary of participation by community, volunteers or any outreach activities, future plans 8) MEDIA COVERAGE (attach copies of any press releases, news articles for the Project completion) Submitted by: Signature Print Name