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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20091146RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT #5 FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with Contract Amendment#5 to the Energy and Mineral Impact Grant for the Weld County Courtroom Remodel Project between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Finance and Administration, and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, commencing upon full execution, and ending December 31, 2009, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said amendment, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said amendment, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Contract Amendment#5 to the Energy and Mineral Impact Grant forthe Weld County Courtroom Remodel Project between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Finance and Administration, and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said amendment. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 18th day of May, A.D., 2009. ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the BY AP Ite y Cler o the Board /County Attorney Date of signature. 560/0g BOARD OF COJIQITY COMMISSIONERS WELD tUUY/COLORADO i illiam F. Garcia, Chair B` ' ,Q2vvice Dougl..s Rade :cher, Pro-Tem Sean P. Conway 2009-1146 FI0049 Cr- i/cc' May 12, 2009 Donald Warden, Administrator Weld County Board of Commissioners 915 Tenth Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: EIAF #5473 — Weld County Courthouse Remodel Dear Mr. Warden: Attached is a copy of the contract amendment #5 for the above -referenced Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance project. If the contract amendment is satisfactory to the County as written, please mail three signed copies of the amendment, signed and dated by an authorized signator, on page 3 of 6 pages (original signatures). Please note that an authorized signator is a County Chief Elected Official, County Administrator, City/Town Mayor, City/Town Manager, or District Board President. If any other individual should have authorization to sign contracts, please provide a letter from the Chief Elected Official approving the authority to sign. Please send the three signed copies of the contract amendment along with the routing memo (below) to: Department of Local Affairs ATTENTION: Diane Von Dollen 1313 Sherman Street, Room 521 Denver, CO 80203 If you have any questions, please call Don Sandoval at (970) 679-4501 or me at (303) 866-5253. Sincerely, Denise Lindom Contract Specialist Department of Local Affairs Denver Office Enclosures cc: Don Sandoval, DOLA Regional Manager EIAF #5473 — Weld County Courtroom Remodel CONTRACT AMENDMENT Amendment #: 5 Encumbrance #: F07S5473 Original Contract CLIN #: 00404, 01451, 00912, 01926,09-586 Amendment CLIN #: o9_ i 3 1) PARTIES This Amendment to the above -referenced Original Contract (hereinafter called the Contract) is entered into by and between Board of County Commissioners, County of Weld (hereinafter called "Contractor"), and the STATE OF COLORADO (hereinafter called the "State") acting by and through the Department of Local Affairs, (hereinafter called "DOLA"). 2) EFFECTIVE DATE AND ENFORCEABILITY This Amendment shall not be effective or enforceable until it is approved and signed by the Colorado State Controller or designee (hereinafter called the "Effective Date"). The State shall not be liable to pay or reimburse Contractor for any performance hereunder including, but not limited to, costs or expenses incurred, or be bound by any provision hereof prior to the Effective Date. 3) FACTUAL RECITALS The Parties entered into the Contract for remodeling the second floor of the old county jail in the Centennial Building Complex located in Greeley. 4) CONSIDERATION -COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS The Parties acknowledge that the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration are sufficient and adequate to support this Amendment. The Parties agree to replacing the Colorado Special Provisions with the most recent version (if such have been updated since the Contract and any modification thereto were effective) as part consideration for this Amendment. 5) LIMITS OF EFFECT This Amendment is incorporated by reference into the Contract, and the Contract and all prior amendments thereto, if any, remain in full force and effect except as specifically modified herein. 6) MODIFICATIONS The Amendment and all prior amendments thereto, if any, are modified as follows: a. Insert the following after item #22: "23. Indemnification. i. Intergovernmental Grants If this is an intergovernmental Grant, the provisions hereof shall not be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protection, or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS 24-10-101 et seq., or the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. 2671 et seq., as applicable, as now or hereafter amended. ii. Non -Intergovernmental Grants Grantee shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents, against any and all claims, damages, liability and court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney fees and related costs, incurred as a result of any act or omission by Grantee, or its employees, agents, subcontractors, or assignees pursuant to the terms of this Grant." b. Special Provisions. The Special Provisions located on page 6 of Contract are replaced with the new Special Provisions detailed in the attached Exhibit B-3. c. Time of Performance: "Time of Performance" is modified by deleting "June 30, 2009" and inserting new "December 31, 2009". 7) START DATE This Amendment shall take effect on the later of its Effective Date or May 19, 2009 Page 1 of 6 Form Revised: 11/20/08 EIAF #5473 — Weld County Courtroom Remodel 8) ORDER OF PRECEDENCE Except for the Special Provisions, in the event of any conflict, inconsistency, variance, or contradiction between the provisions of this Amendment and any of the provisions of the Contract, the provisions of this Amendment shall in all respects supersede, govern, and control. The most recent version of the Special Provisions incorporated into the Contract or any amendment shall always control other provisions in the Contract or any amendments. 9) AVAILABLE FUNDS Financial obligations of the state payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, or otherwise made available. Page 2 of 6 Form Revised: 11/20/08 EIAF #5473 — Weld County Courtroom Remodel THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS AMENDMENT Persons signing for Contractor hereby swear and affirm that they are authorized to act on Contractor's behalf and acknowledge that the State is relying on their representations to that effect. CONTRACTOR Board of County Commissioners, County of Weld By: William F. Garcia Name of Authorized Individual Title: Chair Official Title of Authorized Individual Date: 05/18/2009 1 y Date: By: STATE OF COLORADO Bill Ritter, Jr. GOVERNOR Department of Local Affairs PRE -APPROVED FORM CONTRACT REVIEWER / Executive Director Teri Davis, Qirector of Local Government Services Date: ALL CONTRACTS REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE STATE CONTROLLER CRS §24-30-202 requires the State Controller to approve all State Contracts. This Contract is not valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller or delegate. Contractor is not authorized to begin performance until such time. If Contractor begins performing prior thereto, the State of Colorado is not obligated to pay Contractor for such performance or for any goods and/or services provided hereunder, By: STATE CONTROLLER David J. McDermott, CPA Rose Marie Auten, Controller Delegate Date: Qr, f o3/e9q Page 3 of 6 Form Revised: 11/20/08 i2CD�- //4/66 EIAF #5473 — Weld County Courtroom Remodel EXHIBIT B-3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS Page 4 of 6 Form Revised: 11/20/08 EIAF #5473 — Weld County Courtroom Remodel SPECIAL PROVISIONS These Special Provisions apply to all contracts except where noted in italics. 1. CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL. CRS §24-30-202(1). This contract shall not be valid until it has been approved by the Colorado State Controller or designee. 2. FUND AVAILABILITY. CRS §24-30-202(5.5). Financial obligations of the State payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available. 3. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY. No term or condition of this contract shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS §24-10-101 et seq., or the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. §§1346(b) and 2671 et seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended. 4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Contractor shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Neither Contractor nor any agent or employee of Contractor shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the State. Contractor and its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers compensation benefits through the State and the State shall not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage for Contractor or any of its agents or employees. Unemployment insurance benefits will be available to Contractor and its employees and agents only if such coverage is made available by Contractor or a third party. Contractor shall pay when due all applicable employment taxes and income taxes and local head taxes incurred pursuant to this contract. Contractor shall not have authorization, express or implied, to bind the State to any agreement, liability or understanding, except as expressly set forth herein. Contractor shall (a) provide and keep in force workers' compensation and unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law, (b) provide proof thereof when requested by the State, and (c) be solely responsible for its acts and those of its employees and agents. 5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Contractor shall strictly comply with all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations in effect or hereafter established, including, without limitation, laws applicable to discrimination and unfair employment practices. 6. CHOICE OF LAW. Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this contract. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules, and regulations shall be null and void. Any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other Special Provision in whole or in part shall not be valid or enforceable or available in any action at law, whether by way of complaint, defense, or otherwise. Any provision rendered null and void by the operation of this provision shall not invalidate the remainder of this contract, to the extent capable of execution. 7. BINDING ARBITRATION PROHIBITED. The State of Colorado does not agree to binding arbitration by any extra -judicial body or person. Any provision to the contrary in this contact or incorporated herein by reference shall be null and void. 8. SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION. Governor's Executive Order D 002 00. State or other public funds payable under this contract shall not be used for the acquisition, operation, or maintenance of computer software in violation of federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. Contractor hereby certifies and warrants that, during the term of this contract and any extensions, Contractor has and shall maintain in place appropriate systems and controls to prevent such improper use of public funds. If the State determines that Contractor is in violation of this provision, the State may exercise any remedy available at law or in equity or under this contract, including, without limitation, immediate termination of this contract and any remedy consistent with federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. 9. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST/CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CRS §§24-18-201 and 24-50-507. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described in this contract. Contractor has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of Contractor's services and Contractor shall not employ any person having such known interests. Page 5 of 6 Form Revised. 11/20/08 EIAF #5473 — Weld County Courtroom Remodel 10. VENDOR OFFSET. CRS §§24-30-202 (1) and 24-30-202.4. [Not Applicable to intergovernmental agreements] Subject to CRS §24-30-202.4 (3.5), the State Controller may withhold payment under the State's vendor offset intercept system for debts owed to State agencies for: (a) unpaid child support debts or child support arrearages; (b) unpaid balances of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in CRS §39-21-101, et seq.; (c) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan Division of the Department of Higher Education; (d) amounts required to be paid to the Unemployment Compensation Fund; and (e) other unpaid debts owing to the State as a result of final agency determination or judicial action. 11. PUBLIC CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES. CRS §8-17.5-101. [Not Applicable to agreements relating to the offer, issuance, or sale of securities, investment advisory services or fund management services, sponsored projects, intergovernmental agreements, or information technology services or products and services] Contractor certifies, warrants, and agrees that it does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this contract and will confirm the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment in the United States to perform work under this contract through participation in the E - Verify Program or the Department program established pursuant to CRS §8-17.5-102(5)(c), Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this contract or enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to Contractor that the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this contract. Contractor (a) shall not use E -Verify Program or Department program procedures to undertake pre -employment screening of job applicants while this contract is being performed, (b) shall notify the subcontractor and the contracting State agency within three days if Contractor has actual knowledge that a subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien for work under this contract, (c) shall terminate the subcontract if a subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien within three days of receiving the notice, and (d) shall comply with reasonable requests made in the course of an investigation, undertaken pursuant to CRS §8-17.5-102(5), by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. If Contractor participates in the Department program, Contractor shall deliver to the contracting State agency, Institution of Higher Education or political subdivision a written, notarized affirmation, affirming that Contractor has examined the legal work status of such employee, and shall comply with all of the other requirements of the Department program. If Contractor fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or CRS §8-17.5-101 et seq., the contracting State agency, institution of higher education or political subdivision may terminate this contract for breach and, if so terminated. Contractor shall be liable for damages. 12. PUBLIC CONTRACTS WITH NATURAL PERSONS. CRS §24-76.5-101. Contractor, if a natural person eighteen (18) years of age or older, hereby swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that he or she (a) is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to federal law, (b) shall comply with the provisions of CRS §24-76.5-101 et seq., and (c) has produced one form of identification required by CRS §24-76.5- 103 prior to the effective date of this contract. Revised 1-1-09 Page 6 of 6 Form Revised: 11/20/08 Hello