05-23-2016 Council Work Session Packet

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT This independent contractor agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of August 1, 2016 (the "Effective Date") between the City of Orono (the "City"), a political subdivision of the State of ,Minnesota, and DBA Equalized Assessment Solutions (the "Contractor") (collectively, the "Parties"). The City requests the Contractor to perform services for it and may request the Contractor to perform other services in the future; and The Parties therefore agree as follows: 1.0.Term and Termination. 1.1. This Agreement takes effect immediately as of the Ettective Date, and remains in full force and effect until the Contractor has completed the Services (the "Term"), unless earlier terminated under this Section 1. 1.2. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for cause by providing the other Party written notice if the other Party: (i) is in material breach of this Agreement and has failed to cure such breach within five (5) days after its receipt of written notice of such breach provided by the non -breaching Parry; (ii) engages in any unlawful business practice related to that Party's performance under the Agreement; or (iii) files a petition for bankruptcy, becomes insolvent, acknowledges its insolvency in any manner, ceases to do business, makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or has a receiver, trustee or similar party appointed for its property. 2.0.Contractor Services. 2.1. During the Term, the City may engage the Contractor to provide the following services as needed (the "Services"):The Contractor agrees to cooperate with officials of the City and Hennepin County in performing 2017 assessment services as defined in Minnesota Statute. The City agrees and acknowledges that the manner used in the performance of the assessment duties will be under the control and direction of said Contractor. The property assessment by the Contractor shall be composed of those assessment services which are set forth in Exhibit A, attached and made a part of by this reference. 2.2. The Contractor shall provide transportation and the necessary equipment to perform the Services. If the Contractor has obtained employees or agents (the "Contractor Personnel"), the Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with the Contractor Personnel. The City shall furnish all equipment and supplies necessary for the performance of the contracted services including the Hennepin County Data fee. Additionally, the City agrees to provide office space and office furniture to accommodate one appraiser and provide heat, air conditioning, clerical support, office supplies and equipment, copying machine with supplies and WIFI without charge to the contractor. 2.3. The Contractor shall attend Local Board of Review and Open book meetings on the date or dates agreed upon by the Parties.