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HomeMy WebLinkAbout950241.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES WITH EDWARD BERLIER, DBA LAND SURVEYORS OF COLORADO, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN 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, there is a necessity for professional land surveying services to be performed on behalf of Weld County and in certain circumstances to perform the necessary functions of the "county surveyor" as referred to in State statute, and WHEREAS, Article XII, Section 12-1 of the Weld County Home Rule Charter abolishes the position of county surveyor; however, all duties required of county surveyor are transferred to the County Engineer, pursuant to Article XII, Section 12-2 of said Charter, and WHEREAS, the County Engineer does not have the licensing required to accomplish the tasks of the professional land surveying as required by State statute and as made necessary by the functions of County Government, and WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary and appropriate for Weld County to contract for such professional land surveying services, and WHEREAS, applications for said services were solicited from all licensed surveyors residing in Weld County, and the Department of Public Works has recommended that the Board contract for the services of Edward L. Berlier, P.L.S., d/b/a Land Surveyors of Colorado, to perform said professional land surveying services, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Agreement for Professional Land Surveying Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Public Works Department, and Edward L. Berlier, P.L.S., d/b/a Land Surveyors of Colorado, commencing February 21, 1995, and ending February 21, 1996, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, 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, that the Agreement for Professional Land Surveying Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Public Works Department, and Edward L. Berlier, P.L.S., d/b/a Land Surveyors of Colorado, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. 950241 LKCrl,er;e a) SU0001 RE: AGREEMENT FOR SURVEYOR - BERLIER PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 22nd day of February, A.D., 1995. ATTEST: VP:14 /0/Zu Weld County Clerk to the Board BY. Deputy Clerk to the Board AP$RO ZED AS TO FORM, unty Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, CQLORQDO Dale K. Hall, Chairma Barba J. Kirkry�eyer Pr�6-Tem cs George4.Baxter Fxc:i ISFn Constance L. Harbert W. H.iebster 950241 SU0001 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into thiscan- day of 1Q/Y)AAa 7A , 1995 by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board df County Commissioners of the County of Weld, whose address is 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Edward L. Berlier, P.L.S., d/b/a Land Surveyors of Colorado, whose address is 526 24th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, hereinafter referred to as "Surveyor." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, various state statutes require counties to use the services of a professional surveyor, commonly referred to as the "county surveyor," with such statutes including, without limitation, Sections 30-6-110, 30-10-906, and 43-3-302, C.R.S., and WHEREAS, oftentimes various departments of the County are in need of professional surveying services in order to carry out their functions, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XII, Section 12-2 of the Weld County Home Rule Charter, the office of the county surveyor is abolished and, pursuant to Article XII, Section 12-2 of said Charter, the duties of the former position of county surveyor are transferred to County Engineer, and WHEREAS, the Weld County Engineer does not have the licensing necessary to perform said required duties of professional surveying, and WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary and appropriate the County retain the services of a licensed surveyor in order that the statutorily required functions of the county surveyor and those surveying services for the county government should be properly performed, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has reviewed and accepted the proposal of Surveyor to perform those services. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: Page 1 of 4 950241 1. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be from February 21, 1995 to and until February 21, 1996 and shall be renewed automatically on a yearly basis thereafter, unless sooner terminated by either party by written notice to the other received at least 60 days prior to the expected date of termination. 2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED: Surveyor agrees to perform those professional surveying services made necessary by statutory requirement and/or county function, only upon request of County's Engineer, of the director or elected official of any of County's departments or offices, or of County's Director of Finance and Administration. All such requests must be in writing which must be received by Surveyor prior to his undertaking the requested work. It is expressly understood and agreed by both parties that Surveyor shall have no powers in excess of those expressed herein or implied as necessary to carry out his duties under this Agreement. 3. PROFESSIONAL LICENSING: Surveyor shall, at all times, maintain his professional land surveyor registration in good standing and any registration fees or training required to maintain such licensure shall be at Surveyor's own expense. Additionally, Surveyor shall ensure, and hereby acknowledges and promises, that all surveyors working with or for him on surveying projects as requested by County shall also be properly licensed, with said licenses being in good standing continuously throughout the term stated herein. 4. COMPENSATION: Surveys of all types as requested by County shall be conducted at an hourly rate of $54 per hour for two persons. Said rate shall be charged from portal to portal. County shall not pay for any additional charges for mileage or equipment. If so requested by County, Surveyor shall quote a "not to exceed" price on certain projects. If additional persons are required for any County -requested project, an additional fee of $10 per hour per person will be added only upon review and approval by County. Office computations and drafting will be billed at a rate of $26 per hour, which price will include the media of transfer, i.e., mylar, paper, computer disk, etc. Surveyor agrees to bill County on a monthly basis for all services rendered, and County agrees to pay such bills within 30 days of receipt thereof. 5. SURVEY PLAT INDEXING SYSTEM AND DEPOSITORY: Parties agree that the Survey Plat Indexing System and Depository, originally established pursuant to the requirements of Section 38-50-10, C.R.S., shall continue to be maintained at the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder and all decisions regarding said indexing system and depository shall be solely that of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Survey shall, however, make any appropriate suggestions as to the indexing methodology and procedure as he sees fit. County will pay for Surveyor's time in making said recommendations only is they are specifically requested. Page 2 of 4 950241 6. INSURANCE COVERAGE: While Survey or his employees are acting within the scope of their duties pursuant to this Agreement, they are considered to be officers of the County and, as such, are entitled to insurance or self-insurance coverage for their errors or omissions or general liability to the same extent allowed by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Sections 24-10-101, et. seq., C.R.S., and to the same extent which coverage is available for any other officer of County. The parties hereto agree that, by entering into this Agreement, there is no intent on the part of either party to waive any immunities Surveyor may have either in his professional capacity or as an officer of County. 7. MISCELLANEOUS: A. Notices or Payments. All notices or payments made or given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered in person or sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid, to the parties at the addresses set forth above. B. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the state of Colorado. C. Partial Invalidity. If any provisions of this Agreement are declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall not effect the remaining portions hereof. To the contrary, such remaining portions shall be fully severable and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provisions were deleted. D. Modification and Breach. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes any other agreements concerning the subject matter of this transaction, whether or written. No modification, amendment, novation, renewal, or other alteration of or to this Agreement shall be deemed valid or of force or effect whatsoever, unless mutually agreed upon in writing by the undersigned parties. No breach of any term, provision, or clause of this Agreement shall be deemed waived or excused, unless such waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the party claimed to have waived or consented. Any consent to any party hereto, or waiver of a breach by any other party, whether express or implied, shall not constitute a consent to, waiver or, or excuse for any other different or subsequent breach. Page 3 of 4 950241 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals on the date indicated above. ATTEST: // G Ain / CLERK TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (utak BY: itAxt-eeig✓/ beputy Clerk to the Board COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, BY AND THROUGH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD EDWARD L. BERLIER, P.L.S., D/B/A LAND SURVEYORS OF COLORADO SU BSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this a2 ad e joLLAfuU ,1945. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Publi 915 10th St., Greeley, CO 80631 day of My commission expires: MY C0MMISSt0N EXPIRES JAN. 1, 1996 Page 4 of 4 950241 Hello