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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_27-2008_CCv0001.pdf VN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT This agreement for the provision of toddler music lessons ("Agreement") is made and entered into this I 9th day of February, 2008 ("Effective Date")by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City") and Kristi Viera, an individual (hereinafter "Contractor"), City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to herein as a"Party" and, together, as the "Parties." RECITALS WHEREAS, Contractor has expressed an interest in developing and conducting toddler music lessons for City's Recreation Bureau; and WHEREAS, Contractor has represented to City that it has the requisite experience, special knowledge and professional expertise similar to others in the recreation industry who conduct toddler music lessons; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the City of Redlands and Kristi Viera agree as follows: AGREEMENT Section 1. Services. A. City hereby engages Contractor to develop and conduct toddler music lessons for City's Recreation Bureau (the"Services"). Contractor shall determine the method, details and means of performing the Services and shall advise City of the same prior to commencing any Services under this Agreement. Contractor further agrees to perform the Services to the best of its ability and in an efficient, safe and competent manner. B. Contractor's Services shall include teaching children (ages 2-5) the basic concepts of music through crafts, singing, dance and fun. Classes will run weekly at the Community Center Multi-Purpose Room. Registration will be monthly. C. City shall register participants and collect registration fees for participants in Contractor's program. City shall pay Contractor seventy percent(70%) of the fees collected no later than fourteen days after the registration periods ends and City shall receive thirty percent (30%) of the fees collected. Contractor shall be solely responsible for payment of one hundred percent (100%) of any refunds to qualified participants in the program, and City shall have no obligation for any refunds. Section 2. Independent Contractor. It is the express intention of the Parties that Contractor is and shall remain during the term hereof. an independent contractor and not be an employee of City. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of employer and employee between Contractor and City. The Parties acknowledge that Contractor is not a City employee for State tax, Federal tax or any other purpose. DJ M"'Agree!Kri sti Viera Independent Contract Agreement 1/23/08 9:19 a,ni. Section 3. Contractor's Employees. No employees or agents of Contractor shall participate in the performance of the Services without the prior written consent of City. Section 0 4. Business License. Contractor shall obtain a City of Redlands business license as I a pre-condition of performing the Services. Section 5. Termination. City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon twenty(20) days prior written notice to Contractor. City shall have no liability for any claims or damages resulting to Contractor as a result of any exercise by City of its right to terminate this Agreement. Section 6. 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 negligent act or omission of Contractor in performing the Services. Section 7. Entire Agreement/Amendment. This Agreement represents the entire Agreement of the Parties hereto as to the matters contained herein. Any amendment of this Agreement shall be effective only if it is in writing and signed by the Parties. Section S. 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 9. Insurance. Contractor shall provide insurance coverage for program participants as specified in the City's contract with Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation for recreation programs. Contractor shall be responsible for paying all costs associated with insurance coverage. Section 10. 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, including fees for use of in-house counsel by a Party. DJM/AgreeiKristi Viora Independent Contract Agreement 2 P23/08 9:19 a.m. Section 11. Hold Harmless and Indemnification. Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend City and its elected officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, Z-- zn losses and liability, including attorneys' fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property occasioned by any negligent act or omission by Contractor, or its employees or agents in performing the Services. CITY OF REDLANDS Date- JHarriZson, ayor ATTEST: & / .I Lon Poty yzer 'C;'ylerk CONTRACTOR: A Date e-1 Kristi Viera,Contractor WNW/Aguree'Kristi Viera Independent Contract Agreement 3 i'13'08 1'08 9:19 a,m,