HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_65-96_CCv0001.pdf INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into this 2nd day of July 1996
by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City") and
Robert Friesen, an individual, (hereinafter "Contractor").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Contractor has expressed an interest in developing and conducting round
dancing classes for the City of Redlands Recreation Division; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has represented to City that he has the requisite experience,
special knowledge and expertise similar to others in the industry conducting round dancing
classes;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the
City of Redlands and Robert Friesen hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
Section 1. Services.
A. City hereby authorizes Contractor to develop and conduct a round dancing class
for City's Recreation Division. 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 its ability and in an efficient, safe and competent manner.
B. The round dancing classes shall include instruction for students 18 and older.
Classes will be scheduled Mondays for two and a half hours (21/2) in the Community Center
multipurpose room. Facilities shall be left clean upon completion of each class.
C. As compensation for conducting the round dancing classes, City shall register
participants and collect registration fees for participants in Contractor's program. City shall
pay Contractor seventy-five percent (75%) of the fees collected no later than fourteen days
upon receipt of invoice from Contractor following registration. Contractor shall be
responsible for refunds to participants. City shall have no obligation for refunds.
Section 2. 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 3. Contractor's Emvlovees. A listing of all Contractor's employees and agents
who may participate in the performance of Contractor's obligations hereunder is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference. No other employees or
agents of Contractor shall participate in the performance of services hereunder without the
prior written consent of City.
Section 4. Business License. Contractor shall obtain a Redlands Business license as a
condition of performing the services required hereunder.
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 act or omission of Contractor in performing
its services hereunder.
Section 7. 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 8. 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 obtain and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, all insurance required by this Section and shall submit to City, Certificates of
Insurance evidencing the fact that such insurance is in force. Evidence of such insurance shall
be provided to City concurrent with execution of this Agreement. 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) General liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with City named as an
additional insured.
(b) Comprehensive automobile and general liability insurance in amounts not less
than $500,000 for each. Such insurance shall not be cancelled or reduced unless thirty (30)
days prior written notice is provided to City.
(c) 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.
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 casts or other relief, be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees.
CITY OF REDLANDS
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Date July 2, 1996
Swen Larson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorri Poyzer, it erk
CONTRACTOR:
Date
Robert Friesen, Contractor