HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultiva LA Salud Grant Agreement Regarding Funding For A Community Kitchen - 11-1-24 GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRESNO AND
CULTIVA LA SALUD A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION
REGARDING FUNDING FOR A COMMUNITY KITCHEN
THIS GRANT AGREEMENT (AGREEMENT) is made and entered into effective
upon execution by both parties on November 1, 2024 (the Effective Date), by and between
the CITY OF FRESNO (the CITY), and the CULTIVA LA SALUD, a California Non-Profit
Corporation (GRANTEE), to provide funding for a commercial community kitchen for
mobile food vendors (PROJECT).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Cultiva La Salud is a Non-Profit Organization, that seeks to help
remove barriers faced by mobile food entrepreneurs to provide healthy food options to
their customers; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the organization centers around health equity and the
need for there to be reinvestment in disadvantaged communities in the Central Valley;
and
WHEREAS, the GRANTEE seeks funding assistance to support the development
of a commercial community kitchen to support mobile food vendors in the City of Fresno;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council appropriated funding during the FY 2025 budget
process for the PROJECT to provide funding for a community kitchen to support food
vendors; and
WHEREAS, the GRANTEE acknowledges that grant funds provided under this
AGREEMENT will be derived from the City of Fresno General Fund, and is subject to the
requirements of the Fresno Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the GRANTEE represents it desires to and is professionally and
legally capable of completing the scope of work outlined in this AGREEMENT; and
WHEREAS, this AGREEMENT will be administered for the CITY by its Economic
Development Director, or designee.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the covenants,
conditions, and premises hereinafter contained to be kept and performed by the
respective parties, it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The GRANTEE shall perform to the satisfaction of the
CITY the scope of work described in Exhibit A, including all work incidental to, or
necessary to perform, such scope even though not specifically described in Exhibit A.
2. Grant Amount. The CITY shall provide the GRANTEE the amount of
$700,000 for the PROJECT described in Exhibit A. The GRANTEE must provide proof
that GRANTEE has acquired total funding for the project prior to the disbursement of any
City grant funds. Of this total, the GRANTEE may request that up to 25% of the total
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grant amount be provided as a one-time upfront payment to enable work to begin. The
remaining funding shall be distributed on a reimbursement basis for eligible costs incurred
as described in Exhibit A. Payment of grant funds to the GRANTEE shall be contingent
on the CITY'S receipt of an undisputed invoice and any reports and substantiation
materials required by the CITY.
3. Term of Agreement and Time for Performance.
(a) This AGREEMENT shall be effective through December 31, 2026,
subject to earlier termination in accordance with this AGREEMENT. The services as
described in Exhibit A are to commence upon the Effective Date and shall be completed
prior to expiration of this AGREEMENT and in accordance with any performance
schedule set forth in Exhibit A.
(b) The CITY may exercise the option to extend the AGREEMENT for
an additional year at the sole discretion of the City Manager or their designee. Any
extensions to the term of the AGREEMENT must be made by written amendment to the
AGREEMENT signed by an authorized representative for each party.
4. Project Amendments.
(a) The CITY will consider project amendments and budget
modifications between line items, including changes to the awarded scope of services to
maximize the overall benefits to the community. Any change in the scope of services must
be requested in writing and submitted to the City Manager. The written request for an
amendment must be signed by an authorized representative of the GRANTEE.
(b) The written request shall include:
• An explanation of the proposed scope change
• Reason(s)for the proposed scope change
Impact the proposed scope change will have on the original
scope
■ Impact the proposed scope change will have on the overall cost,
budget, timeline and proposed deliverables.
(c) Requests for any amendments shall be reviewed by the City
Manager or their designee. The CITY will review all written requests and respond with an
approval or denial for amendment within 30 calendar days of receipt.
(d) The GRANTEE shall not be entitled to any additional compensation
if services are performed prior to an approval notice from the CITY.
(e) If the GRANTEE should fail to comply with any provision of the
AGREEMENT, the CITY shall be relieved of its obligation for further compensation.
5. Termination, Remedies and Force Maieure.
(a) This AGREEMENT shall terminate without any liability of the CITY or
to the GRANTEE upon the earlier of: (i) the GRANTEE filing for protection under the
federal bankruptcy laws, or any bankruptcy petition or petition for receiver commenced
by a third party against the GRANTEE; (ii) seven calendar days prior written notice with
or without cause by the CITY to the GRANTEE; (iii)the CITY's non-appropriation of funds
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sufficient to meet its obligations hereunder during any CITY fiscal year of this
AGREEMENT, or insufficient funding for the Project; or (iv) expiration of this
AGREEMENT.
(b) If the GRANTEE should fail to comply with any provision of the
AGREEMENT, the CITY shall be relieved of its obligation for further compensation.
Immediately upon any termination or expiration of this AGREEMENT,the GRANTEE shall
(i) immediately stop all work hereunder; (ii) immediately cause any and all of its
subcontractors to cease work; and (iii) return to the CITY any and all unearned payments
and all properties and materials in the possession of the GRANTEE that are owned by
the CITY. Subject to the terms of this AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE shall be paid
compensation for services satisfactorily performed prior to the effective date of
termination. The GRANTEE shall not be paid for any work or services performed or costs
incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.
(c) In the event of termination due to failure of the GRANTEE to
satisfactorily perform in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT, the CITY may
withhold an amount that would otherwise be payable as an offset to, but not in excess of,
the CITY's damages caused by such failure. In no event shall any payment by the CITY
pursuant to this AGREEMENT constitute a waiver by the CITY of any breach of this
AGREEMENT which may then exist on the part of the GRANTEE, nor shall such payment
impair or prejudice any remedy available to the CITY with respect to the breach.
(d) Upon any breach of this AGREEMENT by the GRANTEE, the CITY
may (i) exercise any right, remedy (in contract, law or equity), or privilege which may be
available to it under applicable laws of the State of California or any other applicable law;
(ii) proceed by appropriate court action to enforce the terms of the AGREEMENT; and/or
(iii) recover all direct, indirect, consequential, economic, and incidental damages for the
breach of the AGREEMENT. If it is determined that the CITY improperly terminated this
AGREEMENT for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for
convenience.
(e) The GRANTEE shall provide the CITY with adequate written
assurances of future performance, upon the Administrator's request, in the event the
GRANTEE fails to comply with any terms or conditions of this AGREEMENT.
(f) The GRANTEE shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is
caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the GRANTEE and without
its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the CITY in its
contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually
severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The GRANTEE shall notify the CITY in
writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable
delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, and shall remedy such
occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the
Administrator of the cessation of such occurrence.
(g) Events of Default. When in the opinion of the CITY, there is an
occurrence of any one or more of the following provisions it will represent an Event of
Default for purposes of this AGREEMENT.
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i. An illegal or improper use of funds.
ii. A failure to comply with any term, covenant or condition of this
AGREEMENT. Report(s) are submitted to the CITY which are incorrect or incomplete in
any material respect.
iii. The services required hereunder are incapable of or are
improperly being performed by the GRANTEE.
iv. Refusal of the GRANTEE to accept change under Section 18.
V. The GRANTEE fails to maintain any required insurance.
vi. There is a loss of third-party funding (see Section 5 above).
vii. The GRANTEE's breach of any other material condition,
covenant, warranty, promise or representation contained in this AGREEMENT not
otherwise identified within this Section.
(h) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the CITY shall give
written notice to the GRANTEE of the Event of Default by specifying (1) the nature of
the event or deficiency giving rise to the default, (2) the action required to cure the
deficiency, if, in the sole discretion of the CITY, any action to cure is possible, and (3) if
the Event of Default is curable, a date, which shall not be less than thirty calendar
days from the date of the notice, by which such deficiency must be cured.
6. Confidential Information and Ownership of Documents.
(a) Any reports, information, or other data prepared or assembled by the
GRANTEE pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall not be made available to any individual
or organization by the GRANTEE without the prior written approval of the CITY. During
the term of this AGREEMENT, and thereafter, the GRANTEE shall not, without the prior
written consent of the CITY, disclose to anyone any Confidential Information.
(b) The term "Confidential Information" for the purposes of this
AGREEMENT shall include all proprietary and confidential information of the CITY,
including but not limited to business plans, marketing plans, financial information,
materials, compilations, documents, instruments, models, source or object codes, and
other information disclosed or submitted, orally, in writing, or by any other medium or
media. All Confidential Information shall be and remain confidential and proprietary in the
CITY.
(c) Any and all writings and documents prepared or provided by the
GRANTEE pursuant to this AGREEMENT are the property of the CITY at the time of
preparation and shall be turned over to the CITY upon expiration or termination of the
AGREEMENT. The GRANTEE shall not permit the reproduction or use thereof by any
other person except as otherwise expressly provided herein.
(d) If the GRANTEE should subcontract all or any portion of the services
to be performed under this AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE shall cause each subcontractor
to also comply with the requirements of this Section 6.
(e) This Section 6 shall survive expiration or termination of this
AGREEMENT.
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7. Professional Skill. It is further mutually understood and agreed by and
between the parties hereto that inasmuch as the GRANTEE represents to the CITY that
the GRANTEE and its subcontractors, if any, are skilled in the profession and shall
perform in accordance with the standards of said profession necessary to perform the
services agreed to be done by it under this AGREEMENT, the CITY relies upon the skill
of the GRANTEE and any subcontractors to do and perform such services in a skillful
manner and the GRANTEE agrees to thus perform the services and require the same of
any subcontractors. Therefore, any acceptance of such services by the CITY shall not
operate as a release of the GRANTEE or any subcontractors from said professional
standards.
8. Indemnification. To the furthest extent allowed by law, GRANTEE shall
indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and each of its officers, officials, employees,
agents and volunteers from any and all loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs
and damages (whether in contract, tort or strict liability, including but not limited to
personal injury, death at any time and property damage) incurred by CITY, GRANTEE or
any other person, and from any and all claims, demands and actions in law or equity
(including reasonable attorney's fees, litigation expenses and cost to enforce this
agreement), arising or alleged to have arisen directly or indirectly out of performance of
this Agreement. GRANTEE 'S obligations under the preceding sentence shall apply
regardless of whether CITY or any of its officers, officials, employees, agents or
volunteers are negligent, but shall not apply to any loss, liability, fines, penalties,
forfeitures, costs or damages caused solely by the gross negligence, or caused by the
willful misconduct, of CITY or any of its officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
If GRANTEE should subcontract all or any portion of the work to be performed under this
Agreement, GRANTEE shall require each subcontractor to indemnify, hold harmless and
defend CITY and each of its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in
accordance with the terms of the preceding paragraph.
This section shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
9. Insurance.
(a) Throughout the life of this Agreement, GRANTEE shall pay for and
maintain in full force and effect all insurance as required in Exhibit B with an insurance
company(ies)either(i)admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do business
in the State of California and rated no less than "A-VII" in the Best's Insurance Rating
Guide, or(ii) as may be authorized in writing by CITY'S Risk Manager or his/her designee
at any time and in his/her sole discretion. The required policies of insurance as stated
herein shall maintain limits of liability of not less than those amounts stated therein.
However, the insurance limits available to CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents
and volunteers as additional insureds, shall be the greater of the minimum limits specified
therein or the full limit of any insurance proceeds to the named insured.
(b) If at any time during the life of the Agreement or any extension,
GRANTEE or any of its subcontractors fail to maintain any required insurance in full force
and effect, all services and work under this Agreement shall be discontinued immediately,
and all payments due or that become due to GRANTEE shall be withheld until notice is
received by CITY that the required insurance has been restored to full force and effect
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and that the premiums therefore have been paid for a period satisfactory to CITY. Any
failure to maintain the required insurance shall be sufficient cause for CITY to terminate
this Agreement. No action taken by CITY pursuant to this section shall in any way relieve
GRANTEE of its responsibilities under this Agreement. The phrase "fail to maintain any
required insurance" shall include, without limitation, notification received by CITY that an
insurer has commenced proceedings, or has had proceedings commenced against it,
indicating that the insurer is insolvent.
(c) The fact that insurance is obtained by GRANTEE shall not be
deemed to release or diminish the liability of GRANTEE, including, without limitation,
liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. The duty to indemnify CITY
shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are
applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification
to be provided by GRANTEE. Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies
shall in no way relieve from liability nor limit the liability of GRANTEE, vendors, suppliers,
invitees, contractors, sub-contractors, subcontractors, or anyone employed directly or
indirectly by any of them.
10. Conflict of Interest and Non-Solicitation.
(a) Prior to the CITY's execution of this AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE
shall complete a City of Fresno conflict of interest disclosure statement in the form as set
forth in Exhibit C. During the term of this AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE shall have the
obligation and duty to immediately notify the CITY in writing of any change to the
information provided by the GRANTEE in such statement.
(b) The GRANTEE shall comply, and require its subcontractors to
comply, with all applicable (i) professional canons and requirements governing avoidance
of impermissible client conflicts; and (ii)federal, state and local conflict of interest laws and
regulations including, without limitation, California Government Code Section 1090 et.
seq., the California Political Reform Act (California Government Code Section 87100 et.
seq.) and the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission concerning disclosure
and disqualification (2 California Code of Regulations Section 18700 et. seq.). At any time,
upon written request of the CITY, the GRANTEE shall provide a written opinion of its legal
counsel and that of any subcontractor that, after a due diligent inquiry, the GRANTEE and
the respective subcontractor(s) are in full compliance with all laws and regulations. The
GRANTEE shall take, and require its subcontractors to take, reasonable steps to avoid
any appearance of a conflict of interest. Upon discovery of any facts giving rise to the
appearance of a conflict of interest, the GRANTEE shall immediately notify the CITY of
these facts in writing.
(c) In performing the work or services to be provided hereunder, the
GRANTEE shall not employ or retain the services of any person while such person either
is employed by the CITY or is a member of any the CITY council, commission, board,
committee, or similar CITY body. This requirement may be waived in writing by the City
Manager, if no actual or potential conflict is involved.
(d) The GRANTEE represents and warrants that it has not paid or
agreed to pay any compensation, contingent or otherwise, direct or indirect, to solicit or
procure this AGREEMENT or any rights/benefits hereunder.
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(e) Neither the GRANTEE, nor any of the GRANTEE's subcontractors
performing any services on this PROJECT, shall bid for, assist anyone in the preparation
of a bid for, or perform any services pursuant to, any other contract in connection with this
PROJECT unless fully disclosed to and approved by the City Manager, in advance and in
writing. The GRANTEE and any of its subcontractors shall have no interest, direct or
indirect, in any other contract with a third party in connection with this PROJECT unless
such interest is in accordance with all applicable laws and fully disclosed to and approved
by the City Manager, in advance and in writing. Notwithstanding any approval given by
the City Manager under this provision, the GRANTEE shall remain responsible for
complying with Section 10(b), above.
(f) If the GRANTEE should subcontract all or any portion of the work to
be performed or services to be provided under this AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE shall
include the provisions of this Section 10 in each subcontract and require its subcontractors
to comply therewith.
This Section 10 shall survive expiration or termination of this AGREEMENT.
11. General Terms.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, all notices expressly required
of the CITY within the body of this AGREEMENT, and not otherwise specifically provided
for, shall be effective only if signed by the City Manager or designee.
(b) Prior to execution of this AGREEMENT by the CITY, the GRANTEE
will permit the CITY staff to conduct a subrecipient risk assessment. Failure to allow the
CITY staff to conduct this subrecipient risk assessment (EXHIBIT D) may result in the
CITY terminating this AGREEMENT in accordance with Section 5 Additionally, the
GRANTEE's failure to be certified by the CITY staff at the end of the risk assessment as
having adequate internal controls to manage the funding provided in this AGREEMENT
may result in the CITY terminating this AGREEMENT in accordance with Section 5.
(c) Any portion of the program funded with public funds shall not require
participants to take part in any activity or exercise intended to advance or promote
religion, in compliance with the Article I, Section 1 of the California Constitution.
12. Financial Reporting, Auditing and Document Retention.
(a) The GRANTEE agrees to permit the CITY staff to conduct one
performance review during the term of this AGREEMENT. The CITY has the right to
conduct additional performance reviews both during the term of this AGREEMENT and
after the AGREEMENT's term should the CITY believe these reviews are necessary.
(b) Records of the GRANTEE expenses pertaining to the PROJECT
shall be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis and shall be available to the
CITY or its authorized representatives upon request during regular business hours
throughout the life of this AGREEMENT and for a period of three years after final payment
or, if longer, for any period required by law. Records related to the GRANTEE's
performance metrics shall be made available and retained for the same time periods as
the PROJECT's expense data. If the GRANTEE fails to provide the CITY staff access or
documentation necessary to conduct a CITY-requested performance review, The CITY
may terminate this AGREEMENT in accordance with Section 5.
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(c) In addition, all books, documents, papers, and records of the
GRANTEE pertaining to the Project shall be available for the purpose of making audits,
examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions for the same period of time. If any litigation,
claim, negotiations, audit, or other action is commenced before the expiration of said time
period, all records shall be retained and made available to the CITY until such action is
resolved, or until the end of said time period, whichever shall later occur. If the GRANTEE
should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this
AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE shall cause each subcontractor to also comply with the
requirements of this paragraph. This Section 12(c) shall survive expiration or termination
of this AGREEMENT.
(d) Prior to execution of this AGREEMENT by the CITY, the GRANTEE
shall have provided evidence to the CITY that GRANTEE is licensed to perform the
services called for by this AGREEMENT (or that no license is required). If the GRANTEE
should subcontract all or any portion of the work or services to be performed under this
AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE shall require each subcontractor to provide evidence to
the CITY that subcontractor is licensed to perform the services called for by this
AGREEMENT (or that no license is required) before beginning work.
(e) Prior to execution of this AGREEMENT by the CITY, the GRANTEE
must disclose Program Funding Award & Pending Applications whether it has (or is
proposed as a sub-recipient under) any pending applications for funded grants or
cooperative agreements that (1) include requests for funding to support the same scope
being proposed in this AGREEMENT, and (2) would cover any identical cost items
outlined in the budget submitted to City of Fresno as part of the application under this
AGREEMENT. The contractor is to disclose applications made directly to awarding
agencies, and also applications for subawards funds (e.g., applications to Private
Foundations, State agencies that will subaward (subgrant)federal funds).
(f) The GRANTEE shall calculate, document and record the
organization's program income, if applicable. Federal Uniform guidance outlines the
requirements that pertain to program income at 2 CFR 200.307. Recipients may add
program income to their Federal award. The program income must be used for the
purposes and under the conditions of the Federal award.
13. Nondiscrimination.
(a) To the extent required by controlling federal, state, and local law, the
GRANTEE shall not employ discriminatory practices in the provision of services,
employment of personnel, or in any other respect on the basis of race, religious creed,
color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition,
marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran, or
veteran of the Vietnam era. Subject to the foregoing and during the performance of this
AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE agrees as follows:
(b) The GRANTEE will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
providing that no person shall, on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the
Vietnam era be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to
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discrimination under any program or activity made possible by or resulting from this
AGREEMENT.
(c) The GRANTEE will not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry,
physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual
orientation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era. The
GRANTEE shall ensure that applicants are employed, and the employees are treated
during employment, without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age,
sexual orientation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era.
Such requirement shall apply to the GRANTEE's employment practices including, but not
be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or
recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation;
and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The GRANTEE agrees to post in
conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices
setting forth the provision of this nondiscrimination clause.
(d) The GRANTEE will, in all solicitations or advertisements for
employees placed by or on behalf of the GRANTEE in pursuit hereof, state that all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability,
medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, status as a
disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era.
(e) The GRANTEE will send to each labor union or representative of
workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or
understanding, a notice advising such labor union or workers' representatives of the
GRANTEE's commitment under this section and shall post copies of the notice in
conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
(f) If the GRANTEE should subcontract all or any portion of the services
to be performed under this AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE shall cause each subcontractor
to also comply with the requirements of this Section 13.
14. Independent Contractor.
(a) In the furnishing of the services provided for herein, the GRANTEE
is acting solely as an independent contractor. Neither the GRANTEE, nor any of its
officers, agents, or employees shall be deemed an officer, agent, employee, joint
venturer, partner, or associate of the CITY for any purpose. The CITY shall have no right
to control or supervise or direct the manner or method by which the GRANTEE shall
perform its work and functions. However, the CITY shall retain the right to administer this
AGREEMENT so as to verify that the GRANTEE is performing its obligations in
accordance with the terms and conditions thereof.
(b) This AGREEMENT does not evidence a partnership or joint venture
between the GRANTEE and the CITY. The GRANTEE shall have no authority to bind
the CITY absent the CITY's express written consent. Except to the extent otherwise
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provided in this AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE shall bear its own costs and expenses in
pursuit thereof.
(c) Because of its status as an independent contractor, the GRANTEE
and its officers, agents, and employees shall have absolutely no right to employment
rights and benefits available to the CITY employees. The GRANTEE shall be solely liable
and responsible for all payroll and tax withholding and for providing to, or on behalf of, its
employees all employee benefits including, without limitation, health, welfare, and
retirement benefits. In addition, together with its other obligations under this
AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE shall be solely responsible, indemnify, defend and save
the CITY harmless from all matters relating to employment and tax withholding for and
payment of the GRANTEE's employees, including, without limitation, (i) compliance with
Social Security and unemployment insurance withholding, payment of workers'
compensation benefits, and all other laws and regulations governing matters of employee
withholding, taxes and payment; and (ii) any claim of right or interest in the CITY's
employment benefits, entitlements, programs and/orfunds offered employees of the CITY
whether arising by reason of any common law, de facto, leased, or co-employee rights or
other theory. It is acknowledged that during the term of this AGREEMENT,the GRANTEE
may be providing services to others unrelated to the CITY or to this AGREEMENT.
15. Notices. Any notice required or intended to be given to either party under
the terms of this AGREEMENT shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be duly given
if delivered personally, transmitted by facsimile followed by telephone confirmation of
receipt, or sent by United States registered or certified mail, with postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, addressed to the party to which notice is to be given at the party's
address set forth on the signature page of this AGREEMENT or at such other address as
the parties may from time to time designate by written notice. Notices served by United
States mail in the manner above described shall be deemed sufficiently served or given
at the time of the mailing thereof. Notices may also be delivered via email with written
confirmation of receipt.
16. Binding. Once this AGREEMENT is signed by all parties, it shall be binding
upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, all parties, and each parties' respective heirs,
successors, assigns, transferees, agents, servants, employees, and representatives.
17. Assignment.
(a) This AGREEMENT is personal to the GRANTEE and there shall be
no assignment by the GRANTEE of its rights or obligations under this AGREEMENT
without the prior written approval of the City Manager or designee. Any attempted
assignment by the GRANTEE, its successors or assigns, shall be null and void unless
approved in writing by the City Manager or designee.
(b) The GRANTEE hereby agrees not to assign the payment of any
monies due to the GRANTEE from the CITY under the terms of this AGREEMENT to any
other individual(s), corporation(s), or entity(ies). The CITY retains the right to pay any
and all monies due the GRANTEE directly to the GRANTEE.
18. Compliance With Law. In providing the services required under this
AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE shall at all times comply with all applicable laws of the
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United States, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C.
§ 12101 et seq.), the State of California and the CITY, and all other applicable regulations
promulgated by federal, state, regional, or local administrative and regulatory agencies,
now in force and as they may be enacted, issued, or amended during the term of this
AGREEMENT.
19. Waiver. The waiver by either party of a breach by the other of any provision
of this AGREEMENT shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any
subsequent breach of either the same or a different provision of this AGREEMENT. No
provisions of this AGREEMENT may be waived unless in writing and signed by all parties
to this AGREEMENT. Waiver of any one provision herein shall not be deemed to be a
waiver of any other provision herein.
20. Governing Law and Venue. This AGREEMENT shall be governed by, and
construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, excluding,
however, any conflict of laws rule which would apply the law of another jurisdiction. Venue
for purposes of the filing of any action regarding the enforcement or interpretation of this
AGREEMENT and any rights and duties hereunder shall be Fresno County, California.
21. Headings. The section headings in this AGREEMENT are for convenience
and reference only and shall not be construed or held in any way to explain, modify or
add to the interpretation or meaning of the provisions of this AGREEMENT.
22. Severability. The provisions of this AGREEMENT are severable. The
invalidity, or unenforceability of any one provision in this AGREEMENT shall not affect
the other provisions.
23. Interpretation. The parties acknowledge that this AGREEMENT in its final
form is the result of the combined efforts of the parties and that, should any provision of
this AGREEMENT be found to be ambiguous in any way, such ambiguity shall not be
resolved by construing this AGREEMENT in favor of or against either party, but rather by
construing the terms in accordance with their generally accepted meaning.
24. Attorney's Fees. If either party is required to commence any proceeding or
legal action to enforce or interpret any term, covenant or condition of this AGREEMENT,
the prevailing party in such proceeding or action shall be entitled to recover from the other
party its reasonable attorney's fees and legal expenses.
25. Exhibits. Each exhibit and attachment referenced in this AGREEMENT is,
by the reference, incorporated into and made a part of this AGREEMENT.
26. Precedence of Documents. In the event of any conflict between the body
of this AGREEMENT and any exhibit or attachment hereto, the terms and conditions of
the body of this AGREEMENT shall control and take precedence over the terms and
conditions expressed within the exhibit or attachment. Furthermore, any terms or
conditions contained within any exhibit or attachment hereto which purport to modify the
allocation of risk between the parties, provided for within the body of this AGREEMENT,
shall be null and void.
27. Cumulative Remedies. No remedy or election hereunder shall be deemed
exclusive but shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with all other remedies at law or in
equity.
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28. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. The rights, interests, duties, and obligations
defined within this AGREEMENT are intended for the specific parties hereto as identified
in the preamble of this AGREEMENT. Notwithstanding anything stated to the contrary in
this AGREEMENT, it is not intended that any rights or interests in this AGREEMENT
benefit or flow to the interest of any third parties.
29. Extent of Agreement. Each party acknowledges that they have read and
fully understand the contents of this AGREEMENT. This AGREEMENT represents the
entire and integrated agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either
written or oral. This AGREEMENT may be modified only by written instrument duly
authorized and executed by both the CITY and the GRANTEE.
30. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to
execute and implement this AGREEMENT.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this AGREEMENT at Fresno,
California, on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF FRESNO, CULTIVA LA SALUD,
a California municipal corporation a California nonprofit corporation
By: By:
Geo anne A. White
City Manager Name:
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Title:
ANDREW JANZ (if corporation or LLC., Board Chair,
City Att y Pres. or Vice Pres.)
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Angela M. Karst ❑ate By:
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Senior Deputy City Attorney
Name: ]Cltf-tn &GCA%�,.S
ATTEST: Title: & a
TODD STERMER, CMC (if corporation or LLC., CFO,
City Treasurer, Secretary or Assistant
By: � `L1-1" Secretary)
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Addresses:
CITY: CULTIVA LA SALUD
City of Fresno Attention: Genoveva Islas, Executive
Economic Development Department Director
Attention: Kelly Trevino Address: P.O. Box 6003
2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93703
Fresno, CA 93721 Phone: (559) 927-5761
Phone: (559) 621-8426 Email: genoveva@cultivalasalud.org
Email: kelly.trevino@fresno.gov
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A—Scope of Work, Schedule, Budget and Deliverables
2. Exhibit B — Insurance Requirements
3. Exhibit C— Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
4. Exhibit D — Risk Assessment
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Service Agreement between City of Fresno
And Cultiva La Salud
Community Kitchen
During budget hearings for the FY25 budget year, Council direction was given to
support Cultiva La Salud in the development of their commercial community
kitchen. An overview of the project is as follows:
Total Project Cost: $3,000,000 (approx)
Total City of Fresno Funding: $700,000
Anticipated Term: 26 months
Number of Cohorts: four (4)/year (once facility is open)
Number of Participants: 48/year (once facility is open)
Participant Cost Contribution: Participants to pay based on a pro rata rate or other
distribution.
PROPOSED WORK TIMELINE
MILESTONE TIMEFRAME
-Conceptual and Schematic Design November - December 2024
December 2024 - February
-Design Development 2025
Construction Documents/City
Submittal February- April 2025
Agency Review Comment and
-Approval Aril - October 2025
-Permitting October 2025
Bidding October - December 2025
Start of Construction I January 2026
Occupancy October - December 2026
OVERVIEW
It is well recognized that entrepreneurship is one of the most effective ways to
establish generational wealth in a family, increasing standing and improving
position over time. With more than sixty (60) percent of businesses in the Fresno
area being small or family owned businesses, this is one of the strongest market
segments in the local economy. Mobile Food Vendors are at the very cusp of
initiating their entrepreneurial goals, and a commercial co-share kitchen provides
that latitude to either enter into commercial catering or grow into a larger concern
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that may eventually move to a brick and mortar location. This commercial kitchen
location will bring added capacity in the commissary kitchen space, allowing mobile
food vendors a space to prepare healthy food options to offer their customers. This
kitchen will join other current commercial community kitchen venues in the City of
Fresno including The Hot Spot Kitchen, AYs Commissary Kitchen and others.
Cultiva La Salud will also provide instruction and training to those mobile food
vendors that have a need, and has sought additional funding for this project. A
breakdown of costs associated with the City of Fresno's funding is included in the
table on the last page of Exhibit A.
PAYMENT REQUESTS AND PROGRESS REPORTING
1 . Grantee shall submit invoices quarterly along with progress reports. An
invoice and quarterly progress reporting template will be provided to the
Grantee by the City.
2 . All invoices shall include a written update describing the progress made
toward each deliverable during the period, as well as the total amount of
funding requested by task.
3 . Up to $175,000 may be requested upfront to enable Grantee to begin work.
4 . Invoices shall be submitted to the Economic Development Director by the
deadlines outlined in the payment and reporting schedule.
5 . Invoices shall include supporting documentation such as receipts,
estimates, agreements, quotes, contracts, design plans, timesheets and
other materials as requested.
6 . The amount of grant funding paid to the Grantee for costs of hardscape
work necessary to meet ADA requirements including, but not limited to
replacing sidewalks, paving the ADA stalls to be installed and the
associated planning and development fees shall only be issued upon
receipt of ready-to-pay invoices and satisfactory evidence of progress
towards plan completion, as per the predetermined timeline. The invoices
must accurately reflect the agreed terms and be submitted in a timely
manner. The City shall not release payment for grant funds unless there is
evidence of demonstrated progress towards the construction plans unless
written approval from the City Manager is received.
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Period Costs Incurred Invoice Due Dates
Upfront payment Within 30 days of the City's receipt of proof
of full project funding
November 1, 2024 — February 15, 2025
December 31, 2024
January 1, 2025 — March 31, May 15, 2025
2025
April 1, 2025—June 30, 2025 August 15, 2025
July 1, 2025—September 30, November 15, 2025
2025
October 1, 2025 — December February 15, 2026
31, 2025
January 1, 2026 — March 31, May 15, 2026
2026
April 1, 2026—June 30, 2026 August 15, 2026
July 1, 2026 — October 31, December 15, 2026
2026 (Final)
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INSERT BUDGET PAGE
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Cultiva La Salud-CommunityKitchen City of Fresno Grant Budget
SALARIES I
FTE % Position Title Base Grant Additional Detai�
_Salary Funded
10 Executive Director $125,000 F$1500 Responsible for
organizational oversight of
_ the project.
.20 Project Coordinator $70,000 $14,000 Responsible for the
coordination of kitchen
planning and development.
Sub Total $25,500
FRINGE
Fringe Position Title Grant
Rate Funded
33% Executive Director $4,125
33% Project Coordinator $4,620
Sub Total $8,745
CONSULTANTS
Consultant Cost
TAM Architects $100,000 Consulting services for
kitchen design and
_planning
Sub Total $100,000 I
EQUIPMENT � _
_Description Cost
Kitchen Equipment $27,119 Purchase of commercial
kitchen equipment.
Sub Total $27,119
OPERATIONAL
Months Description Cost
12 Facilities $2,000
Sub Total $12,000
SUBCONTRACTS
Services Cost
Demolition $50,000
Construction/Remodeling $400,000
Sub Total $450,000
INDIRECT
COSTS
Rate Cost
10% $63,636
Sub Total $63,636
Total $700,000
Exhibit B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM SCOPE OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. The most current version of Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General
Liability Coverage Form CG 00 01, providing liability coverage arising out of your
business operations. The Commercial General Liability policy shall be written on an
occurrence form and shall provide coverage for"bodily injury," "property damage" and
"personal and advertising injury" with coverage for premises and operations (including
the use of owned and non-owned equipment), products and completed operations, and
contractual liability (including, without limitation, indemnity obligations under the
Agreement) with limits of liability not less than those set forth under "Minimum Limits of
Insurance."
2. The most current version of ISO Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01, providing liability
coverage arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of automobiles in the course
of your business operations. The Automobile Policy shall be written on an occurrence
form and shall provide coverage for all owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles or
other licensed vehicles (Code 1-Any Auto).
3. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and
Employer's Liability Insurance.
MINIMUM LIMITS OF INSURANCE
GRANTEE, or any party the GRANTEE subcontracts with, shall maintain limits of
liability of not less than those set forth below. However, insurance limits available to
CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds,
shall be the greater of the minimum limits specified herein or the full limit of any
insurance proceeds available to the named insured:
1. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
(i) $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage;
(ii) $1,000,000 per occurrence for personal and advertising injury;
(iii) $2,000,000 aggregate for products and completed operations; and,
(iv) $2,000,000 general aggregate applying separately to the work performed under
the Agreement.
2. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY:
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
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3. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE as required by the State of California
with statutory limits.
4. EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY:
(i) $1,000,000 each accident for bodily injury;
(ii) $1,000,000 disease each employee; and,
(iii) $1,000,000 disease policy limit.
UMBRELLA OR EXCESS INSURANCE
In the event GRANTEE purchases an Umbrella or Excess insurance policy(ies)to meet
the "Minimum Limits of Insurance," this insurance policy(ies) shall "follow form" and
afford no less coverage than the primary insurance policy(ies). In addition, such
Umbrella or Excess insurance policy(ies) shall also apply on a primary and non-
contributory basis for the benefit of the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents
and volunteers.
DEDUCTIBLES AND SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS
GRANTEE shall be responsible for payment of any deductibles contained in any
insurance policy(ies) required herein and GRANTEE shall also be responsible for
payment of any self-insured retentions.
OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONSIENDORSEMENTS
The General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance policies are to contain, or be
endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered
as additional insureds. GRANTEE shall establish additional insured status for the City
under the General Liability policy for all ongoing and completed operations by use of
endorsements providing additional insured status as broad as that contained in ISO
Form CG 20 10 11 85 or CG 20 26 04 13.
2. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection
afforded to CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any available
insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits and coverage shall be
available to the Additional Insured.
3. GRANTEE'S insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the
CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance or self-
insurance maintained by the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents and
volunteers shall be excess of GRANTEE'S insurance and shall not contribute with it.
GRANTEE shall establish primary and non-contributory status on the General Liability
policy by use of ISO Form CG 20 01 04 13, or by an executed endorsement that
provides primary and non contributory status as broad as that contained in ISO Form
CG 20 01 04 13.
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All policies of insurance are to contain, or be endorsed to contain the following
provisions:
1. GRANTEE and its insurer shall waive any right of subrogation against CITY, its
officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
2. Coverage shall not be cancelled, non-renewed, reduced in coverage or in limits
except after thirty (30) calendar days written notice by certified mail, return receipt
requested, has been given to CITY. GRANTEE is also responsible for providing written
notice to the CITY under the same terms and conditions. Upon issuance by the insurer,
broker, or agent of a notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or reduction in coverage or in
limits, GRANTEE shall furnish CITY with a new certificate and applicable endorsements
for such policy(ies). In the event any policy is due to expire during the work to be
performed for CITY, GRANTEE shall provide a new certificate, and applicable
endorsements, evidencing renewal of such policy not less than fifteen (15) calendar
days prior to the expiration date of the expiring policy.
3. Should any of the required policies provide that the defense costs are paid within
the Limits of Liability, thereby reducing the available limits by any defense costs, then
the requirement for the Limits of Liability of these polices will be twice the above stated
limits.
The fact that insurance is obtained by GRANTEE shall not be deemed to release
or diminish the liability of GRANTEE, including, without limitation, liability under the
indemnity provisions of this Agreement. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon
the amount of indemnification to be provided by GRANTEE. Approval or purchase of
any insurance contracts or policies shall in no way relieve from liability nor limit the
liability of GRANTEE, its principals, officers, agents, employees, persons under the
supervision of GRANTEE, vendors, suppliers, invitees, consultants, sub-consultants,
subcontractors, or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.
VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE
GRANTEE shall furnish CITY with all certificate(s) and applicable endorsements
effecting coverage required hereunder. All certificates and applicable endorsements are
to be received and approved by the CITY'S Risk Manager or his/her designee prior to
CITY'S execution of the Agreement and before work commences. All non-ISO
endorsements amending policy coverage shall be executed by a licensed and
authorized agent or broker. Upon request of CITY, GRANTEE shall immediately furnish
City with a complete copy of any insurance policy required under this Agreement,
including all endorsements, with said copy certified by the underwriter to be a true and
correct copy of the original policy. This requirement shall survive expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
SUBCONTRACTORS
If GRANTEE subcontracts any or all of the services to be performed under this
Agreement, GRANTEE shall require, at the discretion of the CITY Risk Manager or
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designee, subcontractor(s) to enter into a separate Side Agreement with the City to
provide required indemnification and insurance protection. Any required Side
Agreement(s) and associated insurance documents for the subcontractor must be
reviewed and preapproved by CITY Risk Manager or designee. If no Side Agreement is
required, GRANTEE will be solely responsible for ensuring that its subcontractors
maintain insurance coverage at levels no less than those required by applicable law and
is customary in the relevant industry
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EXHIBIT C
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
YES* NO
1 Are you currently in litigation with the City of Fresno or any ❑ ❑x
of its agents?
2 Do you represent any firm, organization, or person who is ❑ x❑
in litigation with the City of Fresno?
3 Do you currently represent or perform work for any clients ❑ ❑x
who do business with the City of Fresno?
4 Are you or any of your principals, managers, or
professionals, owners or investors in a business which ❑ 0
does business with the City of Fresno, or in a business
which is in litigation with the City of Fresno?
5 Are you or any of your principals, managers, or
professionals, related by blood or marriage to any City of ❑ 0
Fresno employee who has any significant role in the subject
matter of this service?
6 Do you or any of your subcontractors have, or expect to
have, any interest, direct or indirect, in any other contract in ❑ 0
connection with this Project?
* If the answer to any question is yes, please explain in full below.
Explanation:
a ur
10 /o
Date
Genoveva Islas
(Name)
Cultiva La Salud
(Company)
2409 Merced Street Suite 103
(Address)
❑Additional page(s) attached. Fresno, CA 93721
(City, State Zip)
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3218100
Exhibit D — Risk Assessment
The Risk Assessment shall be completed and provided to the City of Fresno
Finance Department. Information contained within the Risk Assessment is
collected for contract compliance purposes.
Grantee Contact Information
Full Legal Organization/Business Name-
Address-
City, State, Zip:
Telephone number.
E-mail address:
Website:
How long has your organization been in business?
Number of employees:
EIN (Employee ID Number):
Organization fiscal year range:
Grantee Type of Organization (select one):
❑ ❑ Nonprofit ❑ Other ❑
Government corporation corporation Individual
Grantee Personnel Contact Information
Name:
Title:
Telephone
Number:
E-mail Address:
Attachments: Please attach the following or check N/A if not applicable.
IDocument Attached N/A
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3218100
a. IRS Determination Letter ❑ ❑
(granting income tax exemption
under IRC § 501(c)(3))
b. Form 990 or 990-EZ from the ❑
last two (2) years, including
Form 990-T and all supporting
schedules and attachments
C. List of all awards to Service ❑ ❑
Provider from City of Fresno
during the last two (2) years
1. Has your agency operated with or managed grant funds (within the last 3 years)?
❑ Yes
❑ No
2. Has your agency's annual financial statements been audited by an independent
audit firm? If yes, provide a copy of the statement from the last fiscal year.
❑Yes
❑ No
3. If the answers to Questions 2 or 3 is yes, were there any findings or questioned
costs in the last two (2)fiscal years? If yes, please explain any findings or questioned
costs.
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Not Applicable
Explanation (if applicable):
4. Are all payments properly documented with evidence or receipt of goods or
performance of services?
❑ Yes
❑ No
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3218100
5. Has your agency had any significant changes in key personnel within the past 12
months? (e.g., Controller, Exec. Director, Program Manager, Accounting Manager,
etc.) If yes, please explain.
❑ Yes
❑ No
Explanation (if applicable):
6. Does your agency have policies that address the following? If yes, please provide a
copy.
Ethics/Professional Conduct ❑ Yes ❑ No
Pay Rates and Benefits ❑ Yes ❑ No
Discrimination ❑ Yes ❑ No
Purchasing/Procurement ❑ Yes ❑ No
Property and Equipment ❑ Yes ❑ No
Segregation of Duties ❑ Yes ❑ No
Record Retention ❑ Yes ❑ No
7. Does your agency certify that they are not presently debarred, suspended,
proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from
participation in this transaction by any Federal or State department or agency?
❑ Yes
❑ No
By its authorized signatory below, your agency hereby certifies and attests
to the accuracy of the above responses and all corresponding information
has been transmitted to the City of Fresno Finance Department.
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Phone Number:
Date:
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