HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2009-100 - 3/10/2009 - ApprovedAgreement No. (NPS) RA7492M0001
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
AND
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
FOR
SEA TURTLE MONITORING PATROLS
Article I -Background and Objectives
This memorandum of agreement is entered into by and between the Ciry of Corpus Christi
(hereinafter "City") an incorporated, home-ruled municipality of the State of Texas, having its
principal administrative offices at 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, and the
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Intermountain Region, acting through the
Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery of Padre Island National Seashore (hereinafter
"PAIS") having its principal administrative offices at 20301 Pazk Road 22, Corpus Christi, Texas
78418 (Mailing address: P.O. Box 181300, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78480). Throughout this
agreement the City and PAIS maybe referred to collectively as "the parties" or "the agencies."
This agreement is entered into by and between the Ciry and PAIS for the purpose of monitoring
the Gulf of Mexico beaches from the south jetty of Packery Channel to the north boundazy of
PAIS for sea turtles and their nests during sea turtle nesting season, Mazch 15 to September 30.
The Ciry of Corpus Christi will provide funding to PAIS to enable PAIS to conduct these
activities.
Article II -Authority
16 U.S.C. § lb(5)
Article III -Statement of Work
A. PAIS agrees to:
1. Perform daily patrols during daylight hours on the Gulf of Mexico beaches from Bob
Hall pier to the northern boundary of PAIS to monitor turtles from March 15th to August
31st.
2. Perform single morning daily patrols on the Gulf of Mexico beaches from Bob Hall pier
to the northern boundary of PAIS to monitor turtles from September 1st to September
30`"
3. Perform daily foot patrols from Bob Hall Pier to the South Jetty of Packery Channel to
monitor turtles From Mazch 15th to September 30th.
4. Repor[ findings as requested by the City Director of Pazks and Recreation or designee.
B. The City of Corpus Christi agrees to:
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1. During the time frame of March 15th to September 30th, for each year of this Agreement,
City will provide funding for fuel to PAIS for utility terrain vehicles ("UTVs") for the
turtle monitoring services described herein, with City costs not to exceed $2,000.00 per
year of this agreement.
2. During the time frame of March 15th to September 30th, for each year of this Agreement,
City will provide funding to PAIS for salary and benefits for staff providing the turtle
monitoring services described herein with City costs not to exceed $30,860.00.
3. City will issue payment to PAIS on reimbursement basis within thirty (30) days of receipt
of invoice for services provided.
4. City costs may increase by no more than 3% per year.
Article IV -Term of Agreement
This agreement shall be effective for a period of five years from the date of final signature,
unless it is terminated earlier by one of the parties pursuant to article VIII below. This
agreement shall renew each year subject to annual appropriations of each of the parties as part of
the budget process.
Article V -Key Officials
All communications and notices regarding this agreement will be directed to the following key
official(s) for each party:
For the City of Corpus Christi:
Director of Parks & Recreation
City of Corpus Christi
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469
For the NPS:
Superintendent
Padre Island National Seashore
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 181300
Corpus Cluisti, TX 78480-1300
Physical Address:
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Telephone: (361) 826-3460
Fax: (361) 826-3864
Article VI -Award and Payment
Physical Address:
20301 Park Road 22
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Telephone: (361) 949-8173, extension 222
Fax: (361) 949-8286
A. City will provide payment to PAIS with costs not to exceed $32,860.00 as described in
Article II. City will issue payment to PAIS on reimbursement basis within thirty (30) days of
receipt of invoice of services provided. City costs may increase by no more than 3% per year.
Upon termination of Agreement, PAIS will end billing to City.
Article VII -Prior Approval
Not applicable.
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Article VIII -Reports and/or Deliverables
PAIS will report findings as requested by the City Director of Parks and Recreation or designee.
Article IX -Property Utilization
Not applicable.
Article X -Modification and Termination
A. This agreement may be modified only by a written instrument executed by the parties.
B. Either party may terminate this agreement by providing the other party with thirty (30) days
advance written notice.
Article XI -Standard Clauses
A. Civil Rights
During the performance of this Agreement, the participants agree to abide by the terms of USDI-
Civil Rights Assurance Certification, non-discrimination, and will not discriminate against any
person because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The pazticipants will take
affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed without regard to their race, color,
religion, sex, or national origin.
B. Promotions
The City will not publicize, or otherwise circulate, promotional material (such as advertisements,
sales brochures, press releases, speeches, still and motion pictures, articles, manuscripts or other
publications) which states or implies Governmental, Departmental, bureau, or Government
employee endorsement of a product, service, or position which the repository represents. No
release of information relating to this Agreement may state or imply that the Government
approves of the City's work product, or considers the City's work product to be superior to other
products or services. The NPS will not publicize, or otherwise circulate, promotional material
(such as advertisements, sales brochures, press releases, speeches, still and motion pictures,
articles, manuscripts or other publications) which states or implies the City, or any City
employee endorsement of a product, service, or position which the repository represents. No
release of information relating to this Agreement may state or imply that the City approves of
PAIS's work product, or considers PAIS's work product to be superior to other products or
services.
C. Public Information Release
City will obtain prior Government approval from the PAIS NPS Superintendent for any public
information releases which refer to the Department of the Interior, any bureau, park unit, or
employee (by name or title), or this Agreement. The specific text, layout, photographs, etc. of
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the proposed release must be submitted with the request for approval. The NPS Superintendent
will do the same before releasing any information associated with the City.
D. Compliance with Laws
All parties to this Agreement shall act, at all times, in compliance with all applicable City, State,
and Federal laws and regulations.
Article XII -Authorizing Signatures
In witness hereof, the following authorized representatives of the parties have signed their names
on the dates indicated, thereby executing this agreement. ~ . ~~ S AUTNUItIZED
For City of Corpus Christi: er COUKCIL....J.~.~
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A el .Escobar, City Manager, Title Date
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Armando Chapa, City Secretazy Date
Approved as to form
Lisa Aguilar, Date
Assistant City Attorney For the Ciry Attorney
For National Park Service:
Joe E oto, Da e ~^
Superintendent, Padre Island National Seashore
Donna Shav Date
Chief of Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery, Padre Island National Seashore
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