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BETWEEN
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY -- CORPUS CHRISTI
AND
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
WHEREAS, Texas A & M University -- Corpus Christi ("TAMUCC") and the City of
Corpus Christi ("City") are authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code to
enter into an interlocal cooperation contract;
WHEREAS, in Resolution 027467, the Corpus Christi City Council adopted the National
League of Cities' Platform format for Strengthening Families and Improving Outcomes
for Children and Youth, and established the essential platform components for a
sustained community effort to achieve the Platform's objectives;
WHEREAS, the 2012 Data Collection and Analysis Project completed by TAMUCC
provided valuable information on the risk factors and trends that impact juvenile
delinquency rates in Corpus Christi;
WHEREAS, the Commission on Children and Youth has adopted an action plan that
includes identifying current gaps in program and services that help strengthen families
and youth development available in Corpus Christi;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is for TAMUCC Social Science
Research Center to complete ongoing community wide assessments for needs and
assets, interpret the data and define priorities as described in the Resolution No.
027467.
2. STATEMENT OF WORK. TAMUCC agrees to perform all services as outlined in
Exhibit A, and projects that the City will receive all required reports and data described
in Exhibit A, no later than August 31, 2016.
3. PRINCIPALS. The work will be supervised by Philip W. Rhoades, Ph.D. Professor
of Criminal Justice and Regents, Director of the Social Science Research Center. If, for
any reason, he is unable to continue to serve, and a successor acceptable to both
TAMUCC and the City is not available, this agreement shall be terminated as provided
herein.
4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The work described in Exhibit A shall be conducted
September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016, or until all required reports and data have
been accepted by the City, whichever date is earlier.
5. PRICE AND PAYMENT.
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a. As compensation for the performance of the agreement, the City agrees to pay
TAMUCC up to Thirty one Thousand one hundred ninety three dollars ($31,192.61) as
itemized in Exhibit B.
b. The Parties agree that all expenditures under this agreement shall be paid with
current revenues of the paying party.
c. The parties acknowledge that continuation of this agreement beyond current fiscal
year is subject to annual budget process and appropriation of funds.
d. Invoices for compensation shall be submitted to the following address:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Reba George, Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX., 78469-9277
6. DELIVERABLES. The deliverables required under this agreement are specified in
the Exhibit A, items 1 through 12. The City retains ownership of all deliverables
provided under this Agreement. The City grants TAMUCC the right to utilize the
deliverables provided under this Agreement for the purposes of research, instruction,
and public education, with appropriate citation to the City of Corpus Christi as the
funding source.
7. TERMINATION. Performance under this agreement may be terminated by the City
with or without cause upon sixty days written notice. Performance may be terminated
by TAMUCC, if circumstances beyond its control preclude continuation of the program.
Upon termination without cause, TAMUCC will be reimbursed as specified in Paragraph
5 of all costs and non-cancelable commitments incurred in the performance of the
program, that are reimbursable under the Grant.
8. NOTICES. All notices to parties under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent to
the names and address stated below. Either party to the Agreement may change the
name and address by notice to the other in accordance herewith, and any change shall
take effect immediately upon receipt of the notice.
TAMUCC
Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, NRC #5853
Corpus Christi, TX., 78412
Attn: Dr. Philip W. Rhoades, Director, Social Science Research Center
Telephone: (361) 825-2637
Fax: (361) 825-2384
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CITY
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Reba George
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX., 78469
Telephone: (361) 826-3466
9. LIABILITY. It is understood that City shall not be liable for any claims against
TAMUCC, its employees, or third persons, other than City's employees, for
damage resulting from or arising out of the activities of TAMUCC personnel under
this Agreement, and TAMUCC agrees, to the extent permitted by Section 49,
Article III of the Constitution of the State of Texas, to hold City harmless from any
and all claims. It is also understood that TAMUCC shall not be held liable for any
claims against City's employees, of damage resulting from or arising out of
activities of the City, its employees, or third persons, other than TAMUCC
employees, and City agrees, to the extent permitted by Section 49, Article III of
the Constitution of the State of Texas, to hold TAMUCC harmless from any and all
claims.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. For the purposes of the agreement and all
services to be provided under this agreement, the parties shall be, and shall be deemed
to be, independent contractors and not agents or employees of the other party. Neither
party shall have authority to make any statements, representations or commitments of
any kind, or to take any action which shall be binding on the other party, except as may
be explicitly provided for in this agreement or authorized in writing.
11. AMENDMENTS AUTHORIZED.
The representatives who were authorized to sign this agreement are authorized to
execute minor amendments to this agreement, such as changes in deadlines and minor
changes in the scope of work.
12. SEVERABILITY. If any of the provisions of the agreement in the application
thereof to any person or circumstance, is rendered or declared illegal for any reason, or
shall be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the agreement and the application of
the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby, but shall
be enforced to the greatest extent by applicable law. The City and TAMUCC agree that
this agreement shall be reformed to replace the stricken provision or part thereof with a
valid and enforceable provision that comes as close as possible to expressing the
intention of the stricken provision.
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13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS.
a. To the extent applicable, the dispute resolution procedures provided in
Chapter 2260 of the Texas Government Code will be used to resolve contract
claims under this contract.
b. If the Chapter 2260 procedures are utilized both parties agree that the TCEQ
may intervene in the proceedings as an interested party.
c. The Director of Purchasing, TAMUCC, is designated as the officer designated
under §2260.052, Texas Government Code, to examine claims and
counterclaims, negotiate, and resolve any claims on behalf of TAMUCC.
14. VENUE. TAMUCC acknowledges and agrees that because this agreement has
been executed, and will be administered in Nueces County, Texas, the agreement is to
be performed in Nueces County. TAMUCC acknowledges and agrees that any
permissible cause of action involving this agreement will arise solely in Nueces County.
If a legal action related to this claim is permissible and there are two (2) or more
counties of proper venue under the rules of mandatory, general, or permissive venue,
and one of the counties is Nueces County, TAMUCC agrees to venue in Nueces
County. This provision does not waive the City's sovereign immunity.
15. MISCELLANEOUS. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties relative to the subject matter, and may only be modified or amended by a written
agreement signed by both parties. It shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be executed by
their authorized representative.
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TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY -- CORPUS CHRISTI
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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City Secretary City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
The types of services to be examined may include:
1. Social Services
a. Family Counseling
b. Parenting
c. Early Childhood
2. Mental/Behavioral Health
3. Substance Abuse
4. Youth Employment
a. Job Training
5. Youth Recreation
a. After School
b. Summer?
6. Literacy/Library
7. Mentoring
8. Educational Support
Services would be examined along three dimensions with sub-categories:
1. Availability
a. Does the service exist?
b. Available by age group
c. Available by time of day
2. Accessibility
a. Geographic
b. Financial
c. Physical
3. Adequacy
a. Considers sufficiency in relation to need
b. Considers sufficiency in relation to Time and/or geography
The three dimensions consider factors concerning geography, age, cost, time, and
quantity.
The product to be produced would be provided in paper, electronic (original software
format), and electronic pdf format.
The product would include an analysis across the three dimensions and the five factors
noted above. The analysis will be in text form supported by graphs and or charts for
each of the three dimensions.
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The data collection and gap analysis will be informed by the guidance provided in
Wong, Catalano, Hawkins, & Chappell. 1996. Communities That Care Preventions
Strategies:A Research Guide to What Works. Washington, D. C.: USGPO and OJJDP.
1998. Guide for Implementing the Comprehensive Strategy for Serious, Violent, and
Chronic Juvenile Offenders. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Justice. These documents
would lead the gap analysis to consider the Program Strategies in the center column in
the table below as they relate to the Priority Risk Factors and as appropriate for the
indicated age groups.
Prevention Strategies: What Works
Risk Factor Addressed Program Strategy Developmental
Period
Extreme Economic Deprivation Prenatal and Infancy Programs Prenatal to 3
Youth Employment with Education All
Family Conflict/Management Prenatal and Infancy Programs Prenatal to 2
Problems Early Childhood Education 3-5
Parent Training Prenatal to 14
Marital Therapy Prenatal
Family Therapy 6-14
Early Onset of Problem Behavior Parent Training 6-14
Classroom Curricula for Social 6-14
Competence
Lack of Commitment to School Early Childhood Education 3-5
Mentoring with Contingent 11-18
Reinforcement
Youth Employment with Education 15-21
Favorable Parental Attitudes and Prenatal and Infancy Programs Prenatal-2
Involvement in the Problem Parent Training Prenatal-14
Behavior
Where supported by the information collected and analyzed, the report will include
specific recommendations for action.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION
12 Month Project
Principle Investigator Salary $ 6,637.00
Fringe $ 1,687.00
Research Assistant 1 Wage $ 8,460.00
47 wks, 15 hrs wk, $12.00 hr Fringe $ 203.00
Research Assistant 2 Wage $ 8,460.00
47 wks, 15 hrs wk,$12.00 hr Fringe $ 203.00
Supplies $ 344.00
Total Direct $ 25,994.00
Indirect 20% $ 5,198.80
Total Cost $ 31,192.80
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