HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_117-2001_CCv0001.pdf INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into this 7th day of August, 2001 by and between the
City of Redlands, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City") and Gerald Hanson, an individual,
(hereinafter"Contractor").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Contractor has expressed an interest in providing cable television consulting
services to the City; and
WHEREAS,Contractor has represented to City that he has the requisite experience, special
knowledge and expertise similar to others in the industry in negotiating and preparing franchise
agreements and consulting on matters relating to cable television;
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein,the City of
Redlands and Gerald Hanson hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
Section 1. Services. City hereby engages Contractor to provide cable television consulting
services for City. Contractor shall determine the method, details and means of performing the
above-described services and shall advise City of the same prior to commencing any activities under
this Agreement. Contractor further agrees to perform such services to the best of his ability and in
an efficient, safe and competent manner.
Section 2.Payment for Services. As compensation for Contractor's services hereunder,City
shall pay Contractor the sum of Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars per month.
Section 3. Independent Contractor. It is the express intention of the parties hereto that
Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee or agent of City. Nothing in this
Agreement shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing a relationship of employer
and employee between Contractor and City. Both parties acknowledge that Contractor is not an
employee for State tax, Federal tax or any other purpose.
Section 4. Contractor's Accounting. Contractor shall provide the City Manager of City with
a monthly-written accounting during the term of this Agreement of the hours worked by Contractor,
the subject matter of the work performed, and any product produced as a result of such work.
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Section 5. Business License. Contractor shall obtain a City of Redlands business license as
a condition of performing any services required hereunder. A copy of such business license shall
be filed with the office of the City Manager.
Section 6. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for eleven (11) months beginning
August 1, 2001 through and including June 30, 2002.
Section 7. Termination. City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, with or
without cause, upon five (5) days prior written notice to Contractor.
Section 8. Indemnity. Contractor shall defend,indemnify and hold City,its elected officials,
officers, employees and agents harmless from and against any and all actions, damages, losses,
causes of action and liability imposed or claimed relating to the injury or death of any person or
damage to any property, including attorney's fees and other legal expenses, arising directly or
indirectly from any act or omission of Contractor in performing its services hereunder.
Section 9. Entire Agreement/Modification. This Agreement represents the entire Agreement
of the parties hereto as to the matters contained herein. Any modification of this Agreement will be
effective only if it is in writing and signed by the parties hereto.
Section 10. Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned without the prior written
consent of City. Any assignment,or attempted assignment,without such prior consent,shall be null
and void and, at the option of City, result in the immediate termination of this Agreement.
Section 11. Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, all insurance required by this Section and shall submit to City certificates evidencing
that such insurance is in force. Acceptance of the certificates by City shall not relieve Contractor
of any of the insurance requirements contained herein, nor decrease the liability of Contractor.
(a) Comprehensive automobile and general liability insurance in amounts not less than
5500,000 for each. Such insurance shall not be modified or canceled unless thirty (30) days prior
written notice is provided to City.
City shall be named as an additional insured on all policies and such insurance shall be primary and
non-contributing to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City.
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Section 12. Attorneys' Fees. In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret
the terms or conditions of this Agreement the prevailing party shall,in addition to any costs or other
relief,be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees.
CITE' OF REDLANDS
Date August 7, 2001
Pat Gilbreath, Mayor
ATTEST:
Date August 7, 2001
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CONTRACTOR
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Gerald Hanson
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