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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
AND
THE BEAUTIFY CORPUS CHRISTI ASSOCIATION
This agreement ("Agreement") between the City of Corpus Christi ("City") and the
Beautify Corpus Christi Association ("BCCA") formalizes the parties' joint mission to
lead efforts to achieve and maintain a cleaner, healthier and more beautiful environment
for the enjoyment of residents and visitors to the City. BCCA will work closely with City
staff to assist in addressing issues related to environmental activities and education,
especially as it relates to illegal dumping, litter, recycling and graffiti. The purpose of this
Agreement is to solidify our coordinated efforts in the areas of:
• Providing leadership during community events for maintaining a sustainable
environment;
• Promoting and assisting with City-wide environmental programs;
• Participating in anti-graffiti efforts including sustaining efforts of volunteer groups
and the Corpus Christi Police Department;
• Increasing communication throughout the communities regarding anti-litter and
beautification activities;
• Encouraging neighborhood cleanup campaigns;
• Improving attitudes about recycling and increasing participation in the recycling
program, and increasing waste diversion through the new City recycling
initiatives; and
• Distributing information and educational materials regarding environmental
subject matters.
This Agreement is effective from date of execution through March 2014.
BCCA shall designate the following City officials as Ex-Officio (non-voting) members of
its Board of Directors: Director of Solid Waste Services, Director of Parks and
Recreation Operations, City of Corpus Christi Police Chief or their designees.
The City shall provide a grant of $25,000 to BCCA in return for BCCA's efforts to
implement the scope of work, described in Attachment A. BCCA shall agree to
indemnify and hold harmless the City of Corpus Christi as established in
Attachment B.
This agreement may be terminated by either party, by providing 30 days written notice,
with or without cause. If terminated, a prorated amount of the $25,000 grant will be
refunded to the City. Future agreements are dependent upon inclusion of appropriated
and designated funding in the City's approved annual budget.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
City of Corpus Christi
Assistant City Manager of Public Works and Utilities
Attn: Oscar Martinez
P. O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277
(361)826-3189Office
(361)826-4681 Fax
Beautify Corpus Christi Association
545 N. Upper Broadway, Suite 700E
Corpus Christi, Texas 78476
(361)884-8888 Office
(361) 887-0436 Fax
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Executed by the parties this 2& day of Mmth 2013.
Attest:
City of Corpus Christi
A mando Chapa, Ci Secretary
Approved as to form:
O car Martinez, Assistant City Manager of Public Works and Utilities
Beautify Corpus Christi Association
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Greg LaMantia, President
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Attachment A
SCOPE OF WORK
Prior to any monies allocated, a list of Beautify Corpus Christi projects completed with
2011-2012 City of Corpus Christi funds must be provided to the Assistant City Manager
for Public Works, Utilities and Transportation. BCCA is encouraged to use funds for
litter abatement and beautification projects
As part of the City of Corpus Christi's annual contract with Beautify Corpus
Christi Association (BCCA), the City requires that:
• All work to be completed in City parks adhere to the Parks& Recreation Master
Plan. All projects related to parks should not only adhere to the master plan but
require approval of the director and include a sustainability plan that does not
include City staff or resources (or at least keeps the burden at the absolute
minimum).
• Any funds related to this contract should be used for projects and sub-
grants. Support should continue for the Trees for 2012 campaign.
• Financial reports and work plans be submitted to the Assistant City Manager for
Public Works and Utilities annually- Annual reports are due to the City within
thirty days of fiscal year.
• All projects subject to the approval of the City of Corpus Christi
Lastly, funds are not to be used for any maintenance projects unless mutually
approved by the BCCA board and City staff.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY'S
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS OR THEIR DESIGNEES:
Reporting
The BCCA Board of Directors shall provide annual reports. The reports should
summarize the activities included in the terms of the contract and the progress
made. The annual reports should include copies of all monthly financial
statements approved by the BCCA Board of Directors during the period. The
report must summarize activities carried out per the contract and work plan, all
accomplishments, awards and any deviations.
Review of financial records
City funds must be maintained separately from other BCCA funds. The City has
the right to inspect any City funds utilized by BCCA within two weeks of request.
Contract management
Management and primary contact for compliance with this agreement shall be
the Assistant City Manager of Public Works and Utilities or his designee.
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Attachment B
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
The undersigned agrees to indemnify, save harmless and defend the City of
Corpus Christi, its agents, servants, and employees, and each of them against
and hold it and them harmless for any and all law suits, claims, demands,
liabilities, losses and expenses, including court costs and attorneys` fees, for or
on account of any injury to any person, or any death at any time resulting from
such injury, or any damage to any property, which may arise or which may be
alleged to have arisen out of or in connection with the work covered by this
agreement. The foregoing indemnity shall apply except if such injury, death, or
damage is caused by the sole or concurrent negligence of the City of Corpus
Christi, its agents, servants, or employees or any other person indemnified
hereunder.