HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2008-272 - 7/29/2008 - ApprovedAGREEMENT TO GRANT BUSINESS INCENTIVES TO
SCORE CHAPTER 221
FOR SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
This Agreement to Grant Business Incentives for Small Business Assistance ("Agreement") is
entered into by and between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
("Corporation"), a Texas non-profit corporation, organized under V.A.C.S., Art. 5190.6, Sec.
4A, with mailing address of 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78401, and SCORE
Chapter 221, ("SCORE "), a nonprofit association, with principal place of business at 3649
Leopard Street, Suite 411, Corpus Christi, Texas 78408.
I. BACKGROUND
1.1. Purpose of Agreement. Corporation is atax-supported non-profit corporation, whose
primary income is from sales tax collected within the City of Corpus Christi and dedicated
exclusively to economic development. This sales tax supporting Corporation is authorized as
a local option under Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Art. 5190.6, Sec. 4A. Corporation exists
for the primary purpose of developing, stabilizing, diversifying, and expanding the Corpus
Christi economy through the retention, expansion, and recruitment of employment
opportunities in order to benefit the citizens of Corpus Christi and the surrounding areas.
1.2. Project. The project and performance requirement to be implemented by means of this
agreement are generally described as follows:
1. SCORE will provid assistance to small businesses and persons and entities
desiring to begin and operate a small business in Corpus Christi by mentoring clients;
conducting workshops; and advising clients as to business plans, pro formas, forms of
business entity, financial implications, and all other aspects of small business
operations.
2. SCORE will retain an executive assistant/coordinator to assist the SCORE
volunteers in administering the assistance program. SCORE will engage in a limited
advertising campaign to publicize the assistance program.
3. The performance requirements shall be continuously maintained during the entire
term of this agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants,
warranties, and agreements of the parties, it is agreed as follows:
II. ECONOMIC BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
2.1. BY THE CORPUS CHRISTI BUSINESS AND JOB DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
1. Money Grant:
1. Corporation will reimburse SCORE by grant for all direct expenses related to
the project. The total reimbursements may not exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars
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($50,000.00), subject to the performance requirements of SCORE and the
conditions precedent set forth in Schedule A.
2. Failure by Corporation to timely reimburse SCORE is an act of default by
Corporation giving SCORE as its sole remedy the right to reimbursement of the
contracted amount, which is further limited to the terms and conditions
contained in Article VII, paragraph 7.1, of this agreement.
SCHEDULE A
SCORE'S CONDITIONS SCORE'S TIME OF CORPORATION'S
PRECEDENT AND PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
1. Employment of a contract August1, 2008 through July Reimbursement of SCORE
executive assistant/ 31, 2009 expenses up to a total of
coordinator, with an average $50,000, payable within 30
annual salary of $25,000, to days of invoicing for
assist the SCORE volunteers expenses under this
to provide assistance to small agreement.
businesses and persons and
entities desiring to begin and
operate a small business in
Corpus Christi.
2. SCORE volunteers to
provide assistance to small
businesses and persons and
entities desiring to begin and
operate a small business in
Corpus Christi by:
a. Mentoring clients.
b. Conducting workshops.
c. Advising clients as to
business plans, pro formas,
form of business entity,
financial implications, and all
other aspects of small
business operations.
d. Conducting a limited
advertising campaign to
publicize the assistance
program to small businesses.
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2.2. BY SCORE
1. Investment-Facility: SCORE is not required to make a capital investment,
however SCORE shall perform the performance requirements as set forth in
Schedule B.
SCHEDULE B
SCORE's PERFORMANCE SCORE's TIME OF PERFORMANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Providing 1620 hours of general and Beginning August 1, 2008 and continuing
technical services to small businesses until July 31, 2009.
through volunteer counselors.
2. Employment: SCORE shall comply with the employment requirements set forth in
Schedule C.
SCHEDULE C
SCORE's PERFORMANCE SCORE's TIME OF PERFORMANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Create and maintain not less than one January 15, 2009
contract executive assistant/coordinator
position with an average annual salary of
$25,000.
3. Failure by SCORE to timely and fully comply and to continue to comply with any
performance requirements of this paragraph is an act of default.
III. REPORTING AND MONITORING
3.1. Reports and Monitoring: SCORE agrees to the following reporting and monitoring
provisions, and failure to fully and timely comply with any one requirement is an act of default.
1. SCORE shall provide an annual report certifying the status of compliance through
the life of the agreement. In addition to the annual report, SCORE shall submit a
quarterly report to document the jobs created. The quarterly report may be in the form
of quarterly IRS 941 returns, SCORE employer Quarterly Reports, or employee rosters
that show the hours worked and the positions filled, and other reports as may
reasonably be required.
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2. SCORE shall provide quarterly reports on its performance requirements. The
reports must document:
1. Number of face to face consultations between SCORE volunteers and small
business owners or prospective owners.
2. Number of workshops with description of workshop and number of
attendees.
3. Number of small business owners or prospective owners who were provided
counseling by email or on-line services.
3. SCORE, during normal working hours, at its Corpus Christi, Texas, facility, shall
allow Corporation and its designee, the City's Economic Development Department
("Department"), reasonable access to SCORE's employment records and books, to
verify employment and all other relevant records related to each of the other economic
development considerations and incentives, as stated in this agreement, but the
confidentiality of records and information shall be maintained by Corporation and
Department, unless the records and information shall be required by a court order, a
lawfully issued subpoena, or at the direction of the Office of the Texas Attorney
General.
IV. COVENANTS, WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND DUTIES
4.1. SCORE makes the following covenants and warranties to Corporation, and agrees to
timely and fully perform the following obligations and duties. Any false or substantially
misleading statement contained in this agreement or SCORE's request for funding, or any
failure to timely and fully perform the performance requirements in this agreement is an act of
default by SCORE. Failure to comply with any one covenant or warranty is an act of default
by SCORE.
1. SCORE is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing and authorized to
do business in the State of Texas, under the laws of the State of Texas, has all power
and authority to carry on its business as presently conducted in Corpus Christi, Texas.
2. The execution of this agreement has been duly authorized by SCORE's board of
directors; the officer signing this agreement is an officer of the organization,
empowered to execute the agreement and bind the organization; the authorization,
signing, and binding effect is not in contravention of any law, rule, regulation, or the
provisions of SCORE's by-laws, or of any agreement or instrument to which SCORE is
a party or by which it may be bound; the authority to be evidenced by an
organizational resolution, attached to this agreement at the time of execution.
3. SCORE has the authority to enter into and perform, and will perform, the terms of
this Agreement.
4. SCORE has timely filed and will timely file all local, State, and Federal tax reports
and returns required by law to be filed and all taxes, assessments, fees, and other
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governmental charges, including applicable ad valorem and employment taxes, have
been timely paid, and will be timely paid, during the term of this Agreement.
5. No litigation or governmental proceeding is pending or, to the knowledge of
SCORE or SCORE's officers, threatened against or affecting SCORE that may result
in any material adverse change in SCORE's business, properties, or operations. No
consent, approval or authorization of or registration or declaration within any
governmental authority is required in connection with the execution of this agreement
or the transactions contemplated hereby.
5. No certificate, statement, or information provided by SCORE to Corporation or the
City of Corpus Christi in connection with any transaction contemplated by this
agreement, contains any untrue statements or fails to state any fact necessary to keep
the statements contained in the statement from being misleading.
6. To the best of its knowledge, SCORE has acquired and maintained all necessary
rights, licenses, permits, and authority to carry on its business operations in Corpus
Christi, Texas, and will continue to use its best efforts to maintain all necessary rights,
licenses, permits, and authority.
7. The funds granted in this agreement must be utilized solely for the purpose:
1. Offsetting the cost of creating and maintaining the one (1) employment
position at SCORE's Corpus Christi facility.
2. Assisting small businesses and persons and entities desiring to begin and
operate a small business in Corpus Christi by:
1. Mentoring clients.
2. Conducting workshops.
3. Advising clients as to business plans, pro formas, form of business
entity, financial implications, and all other aspects of small business
operations.
3. Conducting a limited advertising campaign to publicize the assistance
program to small businesses.
8. SCORE shall continue its full-time business activities on its property in Corpus
Christi, Texas, including maintaining its employment and investment requirements at
all times throughout the term of this agreement.
9. SCORE shall complete the project required by this Agreement, and shall
provide and staff the required employment positions, investment, and other
economic development considerations described in this Agreement.
10. SCORE shall timely and fully comply with all of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
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11. SCORE shall notify Corporation in writing of substantial changes in management
within seven (7) days. Substantial changes mean changes in Chairman of the Board,
President, C.E.O., or area management.
12. SCORE has received a copy of the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979,
Art. 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Revised Civil Statutes, and acknowledges that the funds
granted in this Agreement must be utilized solely for purposes authorized under State
law and by the terms of this Agreement.
13. In the event it is determined by Corporation or City of Corpus Christi that funds
provided under this Agreement were not used in accordance with State law, then
SCORE agrees to repay the funds to the Corporation within 30 days of written notice
requesting reimbursement.
14. If an audit determines that the funds were not used for authorized purposes,
SCORE agrees to reimburse Corporation for the sums of money spent for purposes
not authorized by law within 30 days written notice requesting reimbursement.
15. There are no bankruptcy proceedings currently pending concerning SCORE, nor
are any proceedings contemplated by SCORE, as of the date of execution of this
Agreement by SCORE.
16. SCORE will not discriminate nor permit discrimination against any person or group
of persons, with regard to employment and the provision of services at, on, or in the
Facility, on the grounds of race, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, age,
disability, or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or the State of
Texas.
17. SCORE agrees to provide information, reports, or statements respecting its
business operations and financial condition as Corporation may reasonably request
from time to time.
4.2. All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of the parties, as well as any
rights and benefits of the parties pertaining to the transaction contemplated hereby, shall
survive the original execution date of this agreement.
V. SUSPENSIONS/TERMINATIONS
5.1. Corporation, under the following circumstances, and at its sole discretion, may suspend
its obligations under this agreement or terminate this agreement and recapture from SCORE
any of the money grants or consideration paid by Corporation to SCORE, without liability to
SCORE, upon any one of the following events, which are an act of default.
1. The appointment of a receiver of SCORE, or of all or any substantial part of its
property, and the failure of the receiver to be discharged within sixty (60) days
thereafter.
2. The adjudication of SCORE as bankrupt.
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3. The filing by SCORE of a petition or an answer seeking bankruptcy, receivership,
reorganization, or admitting the material allegations of a petition filed against it in any
bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding.
VI. DEFAULT
6.1. Events of Default. Should SCORE fail to timely, fully, and completely comply with any
one or more of the requirements, obligations, duties, terms, conditions or warranties of this
agreement the failure shall be an act of default by SCORE and, if not fully and completely
cured and corrected within sixty (60) days after written notice to do so, Corporation may
terminate this agreement and pursue all legal remedies as provided by law, provided
however that SCORE's liability under this agreement shall be limited to the recapture from
SCORE any of the money grants or consideration paid by Corporation to SCORE under this
agreement. Corporation shall not be liable to SCORE for any alleged consequential
damages. Additionally, the following events shall constitute a default of this Agreement:
1. The Corporation or City determines that any representation or warranty on behalf of
SCORE contained in this Agreement or in any financial statement, certificate, report,
or opinion submitted to the Corporation in connection with this Agreement was
incorrect or misleading in any material respect when made;
2. Any judgment is assessed against SCORE or any attachment or other levy against
the property of SCORE with respect to a claim remains unpaid, undischarged, or not
dismissed for a period of 30 days.
3. If taxes owed by SCORE become delinquent, and SCORE fails to timely and
properly follow the legal procedures for protest or contest.
4. SCORE changes the general character of business as conducted of the date this
Agreement is approved by the Corporation.
6.2. In the event of unforeseeable third party delays in the performance of this Agreement or
force majeure and upon a reasonable showing by SCORE that it has immediately and in
good faith commenced and is diligently and continuously pursuing the correction, removal, or
abatement of delays by using its best efforts, Corporation may consent to and excuse delays,
which consent and excuse shall not be unreasonably withheld. Failure by SCORE to use its
best efforts as required in this paragraph shall be an act of default. Force majeure means
severe weather, such as tornadoes or flooding, named storms or hurricanes, wars, riots, and
the unavailability of necessary and essential equipment and supplies from all sources.
6.3. Any delay for any amount of time by Corporation in providing notice of default to SCORE
shall in no event be deemed or constitute a waiver of the default by Corporation of its rights
and remedies available under this agreement, or in law or equity.
6.4. Any waiver granted by Corporation to SCORE of any covenant or condition, the breach
of any covenant or condition of this Agreement, or of an act of default shall not be deemed or
constitute a waiver of any other existing or future breach of a covenant or condition, or act of
default by SCORE or of a subsequent breach of the same covenant or condition or act of
default of the same act or event by SCORE.
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6.5. No waiver of any covenant or condition, or the breach of any covenant or condition of
this Agreement, justifies or authorizes the nonobservance on any other occasion of the
covenant or condition or any other covenant or condition of this Agreement.
6.6. Any waiver or indulgence of SCORE's default may not be considered an estoppel
against the Corporation.
6.7. Results of Uncured Default. After exhausting good faith attempts to address any default
during the Cure Period, and taking into account any extenuating circumstances that might
have occurred through no fault of SCORE, as determined by the Board of Directors of the
Corporation, the following actions must be taken for any default that remains uncured after
the Cure Period:
1. SCORE shall immediately repay all funds paid by Corporation under this
Agreement.
2. SCORE shall pay Corporation reasonable attorney fees and costs of court to collect
amounts due to Corporation.
3. The Corporation shall have no further obligations to SCORE under this Agreement.
4. Neither the City nor the Corporation may be held liable for any consequential
damages.
5. The Corporation may pursue all remedies available under law.
6.8. SCORE shall give Corporation written notice of any act of default by Corporation, and
Corporation shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice to cure the default. Failure
by Corporation to timely and fully cure the act of default shall permit SCORE to pursue its
legal remedies as provided in this agreement.
VII. CORPORATION'S LIABILITY LIMITATIONS
7.1. Payments: SCORE specifically agrees that Corporation shall only be liable to SCORE
for the actual amount of the money grants to be conveyed to SCORE, and shall not be liable
to SCORE for any other actual or consequential damages, direct or indirect, interest, attorney
fees, or costs of court for any act of default by Corporation under the terms of this agreement.
It is further specifically agreed that Corporation shall only be required to pay the grant
amounts solely out of its sales tax revenue currently collected, allocated, and budgeted and
to be allocated, budgeted and collected for SCORE during the term of this agreement.
Payment by Corporation is strictly limited to those funds so allocated, budgeted, and
collected solely during the grant term of this agreement, being August 1, 2008, through July
31, 2009. Corporation shall use its best efforts to anticipate economic conditions and to
budget accordingly. However, it is further understood and agreed that, should the actual total
sales tax revenue collected for any one year be less than the total amount of grants to be
paid to all contracting parties with Corporation for that year, then in that event, all contracting
parties shall receive only their pro rata share of the available sales tax revenue for that year,
less Corporation's customary and usual costs and expenses, as compared to each
contracting parties' grant amount for that year, and Corporation shall not be liable to SCORE
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for any deficiency at that time or at any time in the future. In this event, Corporation will
provide all supporting documentation, as requested. Payments to be made to SCORE shall
also require a written request from SCORE to be accompanied by all necessary supporting
documentation. Corporation shall have thirty (30) days to make payment after receipt of the
payment request. The payment request should be directed to the address provided for
Corporation below.
VIII. DEFINITIONS
As used in this agreement, the following words or phrases shall have the following meanings
8.1. City of Corpus Christi or City means the governing municipal corporation and the area
that is within the city limits of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas.
8.2. Compliance means timely, fully, and completely performing or meeting each and every
requirement, obligation, duty, condition, or warranty as stated in this agreement. Compliance
means complete compliance and does not mean substantial compliance.
8.3. Act of Default means failure to timely and fully comply with one or more requirements,
obligations, duties, terms, conditions, or warranties, as stated in this agreement. Corporation
may, in its sole discretion, accept substantial compliance in lieu of full compliance by waiving
the act of default solely by an instrument in writing.
8.4. Insolvent means failure to timely pay debts in the ordinary course of business or cannot
pay debts as they become due, or is insolvent within the meaning of the federal bankruptcy
law.
8.5. Force Majeure means severe weather, such as tornadoes, flooding, named storms,
hurricanes, wars, riots, and the unavailability of necessary and essential equipment and
supplies from all sources.
IX. GENERAL TERMS
9.1. Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement ("Effective Date") is the latest date
that either party executes this Agreement.
9.2. Term. The term of this Agreement is for one year and expires on July 31, 2009. This
agreement may be renewed for an additional one year period upon mutual consent of both
parties, and the availability of Corporation funds that have been authorized for this purpose.
9.3. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by mutual agreement of the parties or
by either party, upon the failure of the other party to fulfill an obligation, as set forth in this
agreement. The termination of this Agreement extinguishes all rights, duties, obligations, and
liabilities of the parties under this Agreement, except all rights, duties, liabilities, and
obligations accrued prior to the termination shall survive termination.
9.4. Compliance with Laws. This Agreement is subject to all legal requirements in the City
Charter and Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi and all other applicable county,
state, and federal laws. SCORE shall observe and obey all applicable laws, ordinances,
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regulations, and rules of the Federal, State, County, and City governments, as may be
amended or enacted. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws and court decisions of the State of Texas.
9.5. Assignment. This Agreement is binding upon the parties to this agreement and their
successors and assigns. However, SCORE may not assign all or any part of its rights,
privileges, or duties under this Agreement without the prior written approval of the
Corporation and City. Any attempted assignment without approval is void, and constitutes a
breach of this Agreement.
9.6. Indemnity. SCORE covenants to fully indemnify, save, and hold
harmless the Corporation, the City, their respective officers, employees,
and agents ("Indemnitees") against all liability, damage, loss, claims,
demands, and actions of any kind on account of personal injuries
(including, without limiting the foregoing, workers' compensation and
death claims), or property loss or damage of any kind, which arise out of
or are in any manner connected with, or are claimed to arise out of or be
in any manner connected with SCORE activities conducted under or
incidental to this Agreement, including any injury, loss or damage caused
by the sole or contributory negligence of any or all of the Indemnitees.
SCORE must, at its own expense, investigate all those claims and
demands, attend to their settlement or other disposition, defend all
actions based on those claims and demands with counsel satisfactory to
Indemnitees, and pay all charges of attorneys and all other costs and
expenses of any kind arising from the liability, damage, loss, claims,
demands, or actions.
9.7. Buy Local Provision. SCORE agrees to use its best efforts to give preference and
priority to local manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and labor, except where not reasonably
possible to do so without added expense, substantial inconvenience, or sacrifice in operating
efficiency. For the purposes of this section, the term "local" as used to describe
manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and labor includes firms, businesses, and persons who
reside in or maintain an office within a 50-mile radius of Nueces County.
9.8. Notices.
a. Any required written notices shall be sent mailed, certified mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
SCORE Chapter 221:
SCORE
c/o. Ben F. McDonald
3649 Leopard St., Suite 411
Corpus Christi, Texas 78408
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Corporation:
City of Corpus Christi
Business and Job Development Corporation
Attn: Executive Director
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, Texas. 78401
b. A copy of all notices and correspondence must be sent to the City at the following
address:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn.: City Manager
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas. 78469-9277
c. Notice is effective upon deposit in the United States mail in the manner provided
above.
9.9. Incorporation of other documents.
a. The Corpus Christi Business & Job Development Corporation Guidelines & Criteria
for Granting Business Incentives ("Corporation Guidelines"), adopted September 18,
2007, are incorporated into this Agreement.
b. SCORE application submitted to the Corporation for business incentives
("Application") is incorporated into this Agreement.
c. If there is any conflict in the terms of these documents, the following order controls:
(i) This Agreement, (ii) Corporation Guidelines, (iii) Application.
9.10. Amendments or Modifications. No amendments or modifications to this Agreement
may be made, nor any provision waived, unless in writing signed by a person duly authorized
to sign agreements on behalf of each party.
9.11. Relationship of Parties. In performing this Agreement, both the Corporation and
SCORE will act in an individual capacity, and not as agents, representatives, employees,
employers, partners, joint-venturers, or associates of one another. The employees or agents
of either party may not be, nor be construed to be, the employees or agents of the other party
for any purpose.
9.12. Captions. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not a part
of this Agreement. The captions do not in any way limit or amplify the terms and provisions
of this Agreement.
9.13. Severability.
1. If for any reason, any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, provision, phrase or
word of this Agreement or the application of this Agreement to any person or
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circumstance is, to any extent, held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under present or
future law or by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, then the
remainder of this Agreement, or the application of the term or provision to persons or
circumstances other than those as to which it is held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable,
will not be affected by the law or judgment, for it is the definite intent of the parties to
this Agreement that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, provision, phrase,
or word of this Agreement be given full force and effect for its purpose.
2. To the extent that any clause or provision is held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable
under present or future law effective during the term of this Agreement, then the
remainder of this Agreement is not affected by the law, and in lieu of any illegal,
invalid, or unenforceable clause or provision, a clause or provision, as similar in terms
to the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable clause or provision as may be possible and be
legal, valid, and enforceable, will be added to this Agreement automatically.
9.14. Venue. Venue for any legal action related to this Agreement is in Nueces County,
Texas. SCORE consents to, and waives any objections to, in personum jurisdiction in
Nueces County, Texas. This agreement and the relationship between Corporation and
SCORE shall be governed and interpreted under the laws of the State of Texas without
regard to any conflict of laws or provisions.
9.15. Sole Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the sole agreement between the
Corporation and SCORE. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations,
verbal or otherwise, not expressly stated in this Agreement, are of no force and effect.
Except as otherwise provided in this agreement, this Agreement cannot be modified or
amended without a written agreement of the parties.
9.16. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original and constitute one and the same instrument.
9.17. Representation. Corporation represents that no Corporation board member or
employee, City of Corpus Christi officer or employee, has been or will be compensated in any
manner with respect to directly or indirectly bringing the parties hereto together, agreement
negotiations, or the entering into of this Agreement. In no event will SCORE pay a fee to or
in any manner compensate any Corporation board member or employee, City of Corpus
Christi officer or employee, in connection with the acceptance of this Agreement. A breach of
this provision (10.17) shall result in automatic and immediate termination of this Agreement,
and shall be an act of default by SCORE.
9.18. Other Contracts. It is understood by SCORE that Corporation has heretofore entered,
and may hereafter enter, into contracts with other companies or persons upon terms and
conditions different from the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and SCORE has no
standing to object whatsoever to any contracts or require any modifications or changes to its
Agreement due to other agreements.
9.19. Corporation, its officers and employees, and its agents or contractors retained to
perform economic development services for Corporation, shall treat as confidential the
financial statements of SCORE and shall not release the information to the public, unless
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required by law or court order. Corporation shall immediately notify SCORE of requests or
court orders to release the information.
9.20. All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of the parties, as well as
any rights and benefits of the parties pertaining to the transaction contemplated hereby, shall
survive the original execution date of this agreement.
9.21. Renewal. This Agreement may be renewed for an additional one year term upon
mutual agreement of the parties hereto.
EXECUTED on the date shown opposite the signature of each party.
Corpus Christi Business
By:
Job Development Corporation
c.`narrperson
Date: X ~ ~~ ~~
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Attest
By:
Armando Chapa
Assistant Secretary
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SCORE Chapter 221
Gaston West ~~
President
Date: ~ 7'~oZ~ CJ ~
The State of Texas§
County of Nueces§
Before me on this day, Gaston West, President, SCORE Chapter 221, personally appeared,
known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and
acknowledged to me that he executed this agreement stated as the act of SCORE, for the
purposes and consideration expressed in the instrument.
Given under my hand and seal of office this the day of ~ , 2008.
Notary Public, State of Texas
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