HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9462Resolution No. 9462
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto to Approve and
Authorize the Execution of a Grant Funding Agreement with the Santa
Clara Valley Water District Related to the City's Business Water Reports
Pilot Program
A. The Santa Clara Valley Water District ("District") has enacted the 2014 Safe,
Clean Water Priority A Grant Program (the "Grant"), which provides funds for testing new and
innovative water conservation programs and technologies.
B. On January 31, 2014, the City of Palo Alto ("City") submitted a grant application
to the District for the Business Water Reports Pilot program (the "Project").
C. On March 19, 2014, the District's Water Conservation Unit selected the City to
receive the Grant funding for the Project.
D. The District has requested that the City certify by resolution the approval of the
City to accept grant funds.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto RESOLVES as follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby ratifies the City's staff decision to apply for the Grant,
and accepts and approves, and delegates to the City Manager or his designee the authority to
accept on behalf of the City, the allocation of the District's grant funds.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to negotiate and
execute the 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program Agreement ("Grant Funding
Agreement") with the District substantially in the form attached hereto as Attachment A, with
such other changes thereto as may be approved by the City Attorney, for and on behalf of the
City. The City Manager, or his designee, is further authorized to negotiate and/or execute any
and all additional documents necessary to secure the grant of funding to the City.
SECTION 3. In conjunction with the execution of the Grant Funding Agreement, the
City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to provide to the District, on behalf of the
City, any necessary substantiation and/or related information which may be required by the
District as a condition for disbursement of grant funds.
SECTION 4. The City has the capability to provide the amount of funding and/or in-
kind contributions specified in the Grant Funding Agreement.
SECTION 5. The Council finds that the adoption of this resolution, approving the
execution of one or more grant agreements and other documents in connection with the
receipt of District funds relating to the Project does not meet the definition of "project" set
forth in section 21065 of the California Public Resources Code, and is therefore not subject to
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California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The Council finds that the City of Palo Alto
Utilities has presented sufficient evidence and other information with specificity to support the
basis of the claimed inapplicability of CEQA.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: October 20, 2014
AYES: BERMAN, BURT, HOLMAN, KLEIN, KNISS, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID, SHEPHERD
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ior Deputy City Attorney
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program
2014 SAFE, CLEAN WATER PRIORITY A GRANT PROGRAM
This 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program Agreement (Agreement), effective upon
full execution, is entered into by and between the SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT,
a California special district (District) and [GRANTEE NAME], a [public entity] (Grantee). District
and Grantee may be referred to individually as a "Party" or collectively as the "Parties" or the
"Parties to this Agreement." This Agreement provides for funding to support Grantee's
[PROJECT NAME] (Project).
RECITALS:
A The District's mission is to provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life,
environment, and economy.
B. In November 2012, the voters of Santa Clara County passed Measure B establishing
a special tax to fund the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection program (Safe,
Clean Water).
C. The Safe, Clean Water Program special tax provides funding for activities consistent
with this 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program (Grant Program), focused on
ensuring a safe, reliable water supply for the future.
D. On October 8, 2013, the District's Board of Directors approved the use of District funds
for the Grant Program and authorized the District's Chief Executive Officer to execute
grant agreements.
E. On [RESOLUTION DATE], the Grantee's [Board of Trustees] adopted a Resolution
authorizing Grantee's application for Grant Program funding and acceptance of the
grant, if awarded, for Grantee's [PROJECT NAME] (see Appendix D, Resolution).
F. Grantee submitted an application to the District's Grant Program for its [PROJECT
NAME] to conduct certain innovative water conservation related activities.
G. In February 2014, the District Chief Executive Officer approved the [PROJECT NAME],
allocating the Project Grant Amount not to exceed [DOLLAR AMOUNT ($0.00)]to
Grantee.
H. Consistent with application submitted, Grantee has secured funding from Santa Clara
Valley Water District in the amount of [DOLLAR AMOUNT ($0.00)] and any additional
funds necessary to complete the Project will be supplied by the [NAME OF
ORGANIZATION].
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The Parties agree to the following terms and conditions:
Section 1. General Provisions
A. Definitions
1. Agreement: this contract between the District and the Grantee specifying
the payment of funds by the District for the performance of the Project
Scope within the Project Performance Period by the Grantee.
2. Application: the 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program
application and accompanying attachments submitted to the District for
the District's Grant Program.
3. District: Santa Clara Valley Water District.
4. Grant Program: 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program.
5. Project: Grantee's Project as described in Appendix A, Project Scope,
approved for a grant award by the District's Board.
6. Project Completion: Project completion per requirements stated in
Section 1. General Provisions, G. Project Completion.
7. Project Grant Amount: The amount of Grant funds allocated by the
District's Chief Executive Officer to Grantee for the Project.
8. Project Performance Period: The Project period commencing with full
execution of this Agreement by both Parties and expiring as stated in
Section 1. General Provisions, H. Agreement Term.
9. Safe, Clean Water: The District's Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood
Protection Program special tax approved by Santa Clara County voters in
November 2012.
10. Total Project Cost: The full cost of the Project, including funds from all
funding sources, as identified in Appendix B, Project Schedule and
Budget.
B. Project Execution
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1. District hereby grants to Grantee the Project Grant Amount, in
consideration of, and on condition that, the sum be expended for the sole
purpose of carrying out the objectives as set forth in the Project as
identified in Appendix A, Project Scope, consistent with the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2. Grantee is responsible for securing all other necessary funds to
accomplish the Project. Any significant modification or alteration to the
Project Scope is subject to prior consideration and approval of the
District. Such request must be submitted in writing to the District Contact,
per Section 3. Miscellaneous Provisions, A. Miscellaneous Provisions,
Item 5 of this Agreement. District's disbursement of Grant funds is
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dependent on District approval of changes the District deems are
significant.
3. Grantee will complete the Project in accordance with Appendix A, Project
Scope and Appendix B, Project Schedule and Budget.
4. Project Scope and Project Schedule and Budget may only be adjusted ·
pursuant to a written amendment to this Agreement, signed by both
Grantee and District in advance of such adjustment. Project Schedule
adjustments that do not impact the expiration date of this Agreement may
be approved by District without the necessity of a formal amendment to
this Agreement.
5. Grantee must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes,
statutes, laws, regulations, and ordinances, including, but not limited to,
financial requirements, legal requirements for construction contracts,
building codes, health and safety codes, laws and codes pertaining to
individuals with disabilities, and the California Environmental Quality Act
(Public Resources Code, Section 21000, et. seq., Title 14, California
Code of Regulations, Section 15000 et. Seq.).
C. Project Administration/Reporting Requirements
1. Grantee shall provide written quarterly reports (on a fiscal year schedule),
using the District's standard form presented in Appendix C, Quarterly
Progress and Request for Payment Form. Status reports shall include an
update per task as included in Appendix A, Project Scope.
2. Grantee shall provide one hard copy and one electronic version of items
listed in Section 1. General Provisions, G. Project Completion.
3. All reports submitted to the District must include the following certification
page signed by an officer of Grantee's organization:
"I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California,
that the Quarterly/Monthly Status Report and all attachments, signed on
[DATE], on behalf of Grantee, were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to ensure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based
on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those
persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information
submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting
false information, including the loss of the current and future Grant
Funding."
4. Quarterly reporting will end with submittal of Project Completion packet
(see Section 1. General Provisions, G. Project Completion).
D. Termination of the Agreement
1.
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Grantee may unilaterally terminate this Agreement at any time prior to
District disbursement of Grant Program funds by providing 30 days
written notice to District.
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2. Failure by Grantee to comply with the terms of this Agreement may be
cause for suspension or termination of funding by the District.
Additionally, in the event of failure to complete Project, Grantee may be
required to repay District for funds received, including interest earned at
the District's pooled portfolio monthly interest yield corresponding to the
month(s) the funds were due to the District.
E. Indemnification
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Grantee agrees to
defend, hold harmless and indemnify District, its officers and employees, and
each and every one of them, from and against any and all actions, damages,
costs, liabilities, claims, demands, losses, judgments, penalties, costs and
expenses of every type and description, including, but not limited to, any fees
and/or costs, reasonable attorney fees, and any fees and expenses incurred in
enforcing this provision (hereafter collectively referred to as "Liabilities"),
including but not limited to Liabilities arising from personal injury or death,
damage to personal, real or intellectual property or the environment, contractual
or other economic damages, or regulatory penalties, to the extent any of the
Liabilities arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the Grantee's performance of this
Agreement or obligations stated herein, whether or not (i) such Liabilities are
caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder or (ii) such Liabilities are
litigated, settled or reduced to judgment; provided that the foregoing indemnity
does not apply to liability for any damage or expense for death or bodily injury to
persons or damage to property to the extent arising from the negligence or willful
misconduct of the District. The foregoing does not limit any strict liability imposed
onto the Grantee by law.
F. Nondiscrimination
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Anti-Discrimination-The District is an equal opportunity employer and requires
all parties it contracts with to have and adhere to a policy of equal opportunity
and non-discrimination. In the performance of the Agreement, the Grantee will
comply with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations, and will not
discriminate against any sub-consultant, employee, or applicant for employment,
in the recruitment, selection for training including apprenticeship, hiring,
employment, utilization, promotion, layoff rates of pay, or other forms of
compensation, or against any other person, on the basis of race, color, religion,
ancestry, gender, national origin, age (over 40), marital status, medical condition
(including cancer), pregnancy, parental status, the exercise of family care leave
rights, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, special disabled
veteran status, Vietnam Era veteran and all other Veteran status, or because of a
physical or mental disability (including, HIV and AIDS). The Grantee's policy
must conform with applicable state and federal guidelines including the Federal
Equal Opportunity Clause, "Section 60-1.4 of Title 41, Part 60 of the Code of
American Disabilities Act of 1990; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503
and 504); California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code
Section 12900 et. Seq.); and California Labor Code Sections 1101 and 1102."
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G. Project Completion
1. After Grantee completes the Project by meeting all requirements stated in
Appendix A, Project Scope, Grantee must submit the Project Completion
packet detailed in a-c below to the District Contact and it must include:
a. Final Payment Request/Invoice
b. Final Report, including documentation of accomplishments, water
savings achieved, and reliability of the Project.
c. Written communication from Grantee stating that Project is
complete, including list of tasks completed and signature by
authorized representative.
2. District conducts final on-site Project inspection as deemed necessary.
3. District processes Grantee's invoice for final payment.
H. Agreement Term
1. The term of this Agreement commences upon full execution by the
Parties. Approval of this Agreement by both parties is necessary for any
disbursement of Grant funds. This Agreement expires upon the earliest
of: Project Completion in accordance with Section 1. General Provisions,
G. Project Completion; or June 30, 2016.
I. Insurance Provisions
1. During the entire term of the Agreement, Grantee must maintain the
insurance coverage described in Appendix E. Insurance Requirements.
Section 2. Financial Provisions
A. Accounting and Audit Requirements
1.
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Grantee must maintain an accounting system that accurately reflects
fiscal transactions, with the necessary controls and safeguards. Grantee
should provide clear audit trails, especially the source of original
documents such as, but not limited to, receipts, progress payments,
invoices, time cards, etc. AVOID AUDIT EXCEPTIONS-KEEP
ACCURATE RECORDS.
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2. Grantee agrees that District, or its agent, has the right to review, obtain,
and copy all records pertaining to performance of this Agreement.
Grantee agrees to provide District, or its agent, with any relevant
information requested and will permit District, or its agent, access to its
premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the
purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting or copying books,
records, accounts, computerized records, and other materials that may be
relevant to the matter under investigation for the purpose of determining
compliance with this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to maintain
such records for a period of three (3) years after final payment under this
Agreement.
3. Grantee's detailed budget is included as Appendix B, Project Schedule
and Budget and is consistent with Grantee's Project Proposal. The
Project Budget will be used by District as the basis for evaluating
Grantee's invoices for Grant funds. In cases where invoices are
inconsistent with the Project Budget, invoices must either be revised for
consistency or an amendment to this Agreement may be necessary to
align the Project Budget with the actual reimbursable expenditures for the
Project.
4. Grantee must document its eligibility for award and receipt of Safe, Clean
Water Grant Funds by verifying it is not included in any current Federal
List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement or Non-procurement
Programs. Exclusion of Grantee from this list, verified at
http://www.arnet.gov/epls, demonstrates the Grantee's good status
regarding suspension and debarment and eligibility for Grant Program
funds.
5. Grantee is responsible for repayment to District of any disallowed cost.
Disallowed costs may be identified through audits, monitoring, or other
sources of information that become available to the District after the
District has satisfied an invoice from Grantee and disbursed Safe, Clean
Water Grant funds.
B. Eligible Costs
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1. Total Project Grant Amount is not-to-exceed that amount identified in
Recital G of this Agreement, and will be disbursed to Grantee according to the
terms and conditions as stated in Section 2. Financial Provisions, C. Payment
Request Process and D. Invoicing.
1.
2.
Only Project related costs incurred during the Project Performance
Period, excluding costs incurred prior to and during preparation of the
Grant application, specified in this Agreement are eligible for
reimbursement. All such costs must be supported by appropriate
documentation, including but not limited to subcontractor invoices and
receipts.
Personnel or Employee Services-Services of the Grantee's employees
engaged in project execution are eligible costs. These direct labor costs
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must be computed according to the Grantee's prevailing wage or salary
scales and may include fringe benefit costs such as vacation, sick leave
and social security contributions that are customarily charged to the
Grantee's various projects for which the Grantee has submitted a Benefit
Rate Calculation to the District. Indirect overhead is limited to 10% of
Salary plus Benefits. Costs charged to the project must be computed on
actual time spent on a project, and supported by time and attendance
records describing the work performed on the project. Overtime costs
may be allowed under the Grantee's established policy; provided that the
regular work time was devoted to the same project.
3. Salaries and wages claimed for employees working on grant funded
projects must not exceed the Grantee's established rates for similar
positions.
4. Consultant Services-The costs of consultant services necessary for the
project are eligible. Consultants must be paid by the customary or
established method and rate of the Grantee. No consultant fee may be
paid to the Grantee's own employees.
5. Signs and Interpretive Aids;_ The cost of signs, display boards, or other
minor interpretive aids relating to the Project are eligible.
6. Other Expenditures-In addition to the major categories of expenditures,
reimbursements may be made for miscellaneous costs necessary for
execution of the Project. Examples of such costs include:
a. Postage; and
b. Transportation costs for moving equipment and/or personnel.
C. Payment Request Process
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This Grant Agreement is based on a reimbursement model with specific details
as noted below.
1.
2.
Grantee may submit multiple Request for Payment Forms as necessary,
but not more often than monthly.
After Grantee completes the Project, Grantee submits the Project
Completion Packet (see Section 1. General Provisions, G. Project
Completion) and the Quarterly Progress and Request for Payment Form
(Appendix C) for the final payment.
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PAYMENT REQUEST PROCESS
PAYMENT TYPE WHEN TO SUBMIT IT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO
SEND TO PROJECT OFFICER
Payment Request Once Grantee can provide • Quarterly Progress and Request for
Reimbursement evidence to show significant Payment Form (Appendix C)
(up to 90% of the total progress toward completing . For direct expenses, copies of invoices
Project Grant Amount) Project tasks. with all attachments shall be submitted . For labor costs, copies of Timesheets shall
be submitted . For Benefits Costs, a Benefits Rate
Calculation will be submitted . Documentation of accomplishments (i.e.,
draft and final plans, designs, etc.)
Final (10%) After Grantee has completed . Project Completion packet (see Section 1.
the Project General Provisions, G. Project
Completion)
D. Invoicing
1. Grantee shall submit a completed Quarterly Progress and Request for
Payment Form (Appendix C) and shall incorporate Grantee name and
remittance address, a description/itemization of goods or services, dollar
amount of goods or services, invoice date and number, and Agreement
number. Work performed shall be determined on a per task basis as
outlined in the Project Scope (Appendix A) and Project Schedule and
Budget (Appendix B). All requests for reimbursements will be
accompanied by materials providing evidence of significant Project
progress accomplishments commensurate with level of reimbursement
requested.
2. District will review Grantee's invoice within ten working days from receipt
and advise Grantee of any disputed items. District will review and
approve undisputed invoices within ten working days from receipt and
issue payment within forty-five calendar days from receipt. District will
pay invoices within forty-five calendar days from date invoice is approved
by District's Project Manager.
3. Grantee's invoice must include invoices from subcontractors documenting
task, task budget, percentage complete, prior billing if any, current billing,
and total billed. Documentation supporting Grantee's invoice(s) must
document work performed consistent with the frequency of Grantee's
invoices to District.
Section 3. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. Miscellaneous Provisions
1.
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Grantee's waiver of any term, condition, covenant, or breach of any term,
condition or covenant shall not be construed as a waiver of any other
term, condition, or covenant or breach by any other term, condition or
covenant.
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2. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement between District and
Grantee relating to the Project. Any prior agreements, promises,
negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement
are of no force or effect.
3. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of California.
4. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and will be binding as
executed.
5. Grantee's request(s) for modification(s) to the Project Scope, and Project
Schedule and Budget must be submitted in writing, prior to the expiration
of this Agreement, and will be considered for approval by the District's
executive management responsible for the Safe, Clean Water Grant
Program provided:
a. The Grant award by the District's Board did not impose a
restriction on such revisions; and
b. No additional Grant funds are requested. All such requests will be
considered by the District's executive management responsible for
the Safe, Clean Water Grant Program.
6. Revisions to the Project Scope, and Project Schedule and Budget are
subject to review and prior approval of the District.
7. An extension to the term of this Agreement for a period up to twelve
(12) months beyond the current expiration date may be approved by
District. Requests for term extensions must be submitted in writing and
received no later than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration of
this Agreement. Grantee must submit sufficient documentation in support
of its request to enable the District's executive management to evaluate
Grantee's request. The District's executive management will consider
criteria such as the following:
a. The amount of Grant funds not yet disbursed to Grantee;
b. Grantee's progress in completing the Project Scope and the
reasons supporting any delays;
c. Whether Grantee has the dedicated human and financial
resources to continue to complete the Project Scope during the
extension period; and
d. Whether such extension is in the best interest of the District.
8. An amendment to this Agreement, extending its Term, must be executed
in full prior to the original expiration date as stated in Section 1. General
Provisions, H. Agreement Term. If this Agreement is not extended prior
to its expiration, any unexpended Grant funds will be retained by the
District and unavailable to the Grantee for the Project.
9. All Appendices, A (Project Scope), B (Project Schedule and Budget),
C (Quarterly Progress and Request for Payment Form), D (Resolution),
and E (Insurance Requirements) are hereby incorporated herein by this
reference and made a part hereof, as though set forth in full.
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10. Severability-if any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, that
invalidity shall not affect other provisions of the Agreement which can be
given effect without the invalid provision, and to this end the provisions of
this Agreement are severable.
2. 11. Survival-Section 2. Financial Provisions, B. Eligible Costs, C.
Payment Request Process, and D. Invoicing, shall survive termination or
expiration of this Agreement such that any Eligible Costs incurred during
the Project Performance Period may be invoiced by Grantee and paid by
the District provided invoices, including final invoice, are submitted prior
to the expiration date of this Agreement as stated in Section 2. General
Provisions, H. Agreement Term, item 1.
B. Notices
Contact:
All notices and other communication required or permitted to be given under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally serviced or mailed, postage
prepaid and return receipt requested, addressed to the respective parties as
follows:
Jerry De La Piedra Grantee
Program Administrator Contact
Water Conservation Unit
Santa Clara Valley Water District
5750 Almaden Expressway
SanJose,CA 95118
Phone: (408) 630-2257
E-mail: gdelapiedra@valleywater.org
[GRANTEE ORGANIZATION]
Date:
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT
Date:
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By:
By:
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[Print name of authorized representative]
[Title]
Beau Goldie
Chief Executive Officer
APPENDIX A
PROJECT SCOPE
(Replace with Project information)
The District's 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program is based on a reimbursement
model, and as such will require a detailed Project scope that includes a general description,
response to evaluation criteria and tasks and subtasks for measuring and auditing progress and
the subsequent allocation of funds to Grantee. The description and possible attachments
should include, but is not limited to:
A. General Description
3. Specific description of Project tasks, including deliverables and milestones
4. Specific staff (working titles at a minimum) proposed for the Project team
B. Tasks and Subtasks
1. Tasks and subtasks should be identified for the Project Scope in such a way that the
District may monitor Grantee's progress on the approved project.
2. Separate tasks and subtasks shall include cost estimates (see Appendix B) and shall
be the basis for reimbursement in invoicing.
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APPENDIX B
PROJECT SCHEDULE AND BUDGET
(Replace with Project information)
A. Project Schedule shall include the following:
1. List of tasks consistent with Project Scope
2. Project start date
3. Project end date (no later than June 30, 2016)
4. Start and end dates for each task
5. Estimated cost for each task
6. Estimated costs for quarterly report, draft final report, and final report
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APPENDIXC
QUARTERLY PROGRESS AND REQUEST FOR PAYMENT FORM
GRANT:
2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program
AGREEMENT No.:
PROJECT TITLE:
1. TYPE OF PAYMENT: 0 Reimbursement 0 Final
2. PAYMENT INFORMATION (Round all figures to the nearest dollar):
a. Project Amount $
----~--~-~---~---~~-
b. Funds Received to Date $ --------
c. Available (a. minus b.) $
~----~~----~-----------
d. Amount of This Request $
e. Remaining Funds After This Payment (c. minus d.) $ -------
3. SEND PAYMENT TO:
Grantee Name
·--------.-~---------~----------· --------------------
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
--~------------·----------------------------------
Attention ---· -~---------~--··
4. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME OF PERSON AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION: Title
5. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION: Date
I ; / ·•·· .·.· > -. >., .. -... -> FORSANiA CLARA VALLEY WATER OISTRICT USE ONLY
6. PAYMENT APPROVAL SIGNATURE: Date
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PAYMENT REQUEST FORM INSTRUCTIONS
The following instructions correspond to items on the Payment Request Form:
Agreement Number-As shown on page 1 of the Agreement following execution of the
Agreement by both Parties.
Grantee-GRANTEE name as shown on the Grant Agreement.
Project Title-Title of Project for which payment is requested.
1. Type of Payment-Check appropriate box, and submit this form:
Reimbursement-When Grantee has periodically spent funds to implement the Project,
and is requesting reimbursement; or
Final-When Grantee has completed the Project, and is requesting the final payment.
2. Payment Information:
a. Project Grant Amount-The amount of District grant funds allocated to this
Project
b. Funds Received to Date-Total amount already received for this Project
c. Available-(a. minus b.)
d. Amount of This Payment Request-Amount that is requested
e. Remaining Funds After This Payment-(c. minus d.)
3. Send Payment to: Grantee Name, Address, and Contact Person
4. Typed or printed name of person authorized by Resolution.
5. Signature of person authorized by Resolution.
6. Payment approval signature and date-For District staff.
Additional Information to supply with Payment Request Form:
• Summary of work completed during billing period, by task.
• Attached documentation to support charges (i.e., subcontractor invoices, receipts, etc.).
• Determination if project is on schedule to meet completion date.
" Any other relevant findings.
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APPENDIX D
RESOLUTION
(Replace with Project Resolution)
Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program
2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION OF THE---------------
(Title of Grantee's Governing Body)
APPROVING THE APPLICANT TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER
THE SAFE, CLEAN WATER AND NATURAL FLOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM OF 2012
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District has enacted the 2014 Safe, Clean Water
Priority A Grant Program, which provides funds for testing new and innovative water
conservation programs and technologies; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District's Water Conservation Unit has been
delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant program, setting up necessary
procedures; and ·
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the Santa Clara Valley Water District require
Grantee's Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of Grantee to apply for and
accept grant program funds; and
WHEREAS, Grantee will enter into an Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the------------hereby:
(Grantee's Governing Body)
1. Approves the submission of an Application for local assistance funds from the Priority A
Grant Program under the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program of
2012 to complete the Project;
2. Approves the acceptance of grant funds from the Priority A Grant Program under the
Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program of 2012, upon approval of
grant funding for the Project by the District's Chief Executive Officer;
3. Certifies that the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the
Project(s);
4. Certifies that the Applicant will review and agree to the Special Provisions, General
Provisions and Financial Provisions contained in the Agreement; and
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5. Appoints the (designated person) as agent to conduct all
negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to Applications,
agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion
of the Project.
Approved and Adopted on the ___ day of _____ , 2014.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by
____________ following a roll call vote:
(Applicant's Governing Body)
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
(Clerk)
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APPENDIX E
INSURANCE~ CONTRACTOR-No Construction Risk
Please refer to the insurance requirements listed below.
Without limiting the Contractor's indemnification of, or liability to, the Santa Clara Valley Water
District ("District"), the Contractor must provide and maintain at its own expense, during the term of
this Agreement, or as may be further required herein, the following insurance coverages and
provisions:
Contractor must provide its insurance broker(s)/agent(s) with a copy of these requirements and
warrants that these requirements have been reviewed by Contractor's insurance agent(s) and/or
broker(s), who have been instructed by Contractor to procure the insurance coverage required
herein.
In addition to certificates, Contractor must furnish District with copies of original endorsements
affecting coverage required by this Appendix. The certificates and endorsements are to be
signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements
and certificates are to be received and approved by District before the contract
commences. In the event of a claim or dispute, District has the right to require Contractor's
insurer to provide complete, certified copies of all required pertinent insurance policies, including
endorsements affecting the coverage required by this Appendix.
Contractor must, at its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain during the entire period of
this Agreement the following insurance coverage(s).
Required Coverages
1. Commercial General/Business Liability Insurance with coverage as indicated:
$1,000,000 per occurrence I $1,000,000 aggregate limits for bodily injury and property
damage
$1,000,000 Products/Completed Operations aggregate (to be maintained for at least
three (3) years following acceptance of the work by District.
General Liability insurance must include:
a. Coverage that is at least as broad as that found in the standard ISO Form CG 00 01.
b. Contractual Liability expressly including liability assumed under this contract.
c. If Contractor will be working within fifty (50) feet of a railroad or light rail operation,
any exclusion as to performance of operations within the vicinity of any railroad
bridge, trestle, track, roadbed, tunnel, overpass, underpass, or crossway must be
deleted, or a railroad protective policy in the above amounts provided.
d. Severability of Interest
e. Broad Form Property Damage liability
f. If the standard ISO Form wording for "OTHER INSURANCE," or other comparable
wording, is not contained in Contractor's liability insurance policy, an endorsement
must be provided that said insurance will be primary insurance and any insurance or
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self-insurance maintained by District, its Directors, officers, employees, agents or
volunteers will be in excess of Contractor's insurance and will not contribute to it.
2. Business Auto Liability Insurance with coverage as indicated:
$1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage per occurrence,
covering all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles.
3. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance
Statutory California Workers' Compensation coverage covering all work to be performed
for the District.
Employer Liability coverage for not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
General Requirements
With respect to all coverages noted above, the following additional requirements apply:
1. Additional Insured Endorsement(s) Contractor must provide an additional insured
endorsement for Commercial General/Business Liability and Business Automobile
liability coverage naming the Santa Clara Valley Water District, its Directors, officers,
employees, and agents, individually and collectively, as additional insureds, and
must provide coverage for acts, omissions, etc. arising out of the named insureds'
activities and work. Other public entities may also be added to the additional insured
endorsement as applicable and the Contractor will be notified of such requirement(s) by
the District.
(NOTE: Additional insured language on the Certificate of Insurance is NOT acceptable
without a separate endorsement such as Form CG 20 10, CG 2033, CG 2037. Note:
Editions dated 07/04 are not acceptable)
2. Primacy Clause: Contractor's insurance must be primary with respect to any other
insurance which may be carried by the District, its officer, agents and employees, and
the District's coverage must not be called upon to contribute or share in the loss.
3. Cancellation Clause Revision: The Certificate of Insurance MUST provide 30 days
notice of cancellation, (10 days notice for non-payment of premium). NOTE: The
standard wording in the ISO Certificate of Insurance is not acceptable. The
following words must be crossed out or deleted from the standard cancellation clause:
" ... endeavor to ... " AND " ... but failure to mail such notice must impose no obligation or.
liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or representatives."
4. Acceptability of Insurers: All coverages must be issued by companies admitted to conduct
business in the State of California, which hold a current policy holder's alphabetic and
financial size category rating of not less than A-V, according to the current Best's Key
Rating Guide or a company of equal financial stability that is approved by the District's Risk
Management Administrator.
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Self-Insured Retentions or Deductibles: Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be
declared to and approved by the District. At the option of the District, either: the insurer
shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the
District, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers; or the Contractor shall provide a
financial guarantee satisfactory to the Entity guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses.
6. Subcontractors: Should any of the work under this Agreement be sublet, the
Contractor must require each of its subcontractors of any tier to carry the
aforementioned coverages, or Contractors may insure subcontractors under its own
policies.
7. Amount of Liability not Limited to Amount of Insurance: The insurance procured by
Contractor for the benefit of the District must not be deemed to release or limit any
liability of Contractor. Damages recoverable by the District for any liability of Contractor
must, in any event, not be limited by the amount of the required insurance coverage.
8. Coverage to be Occurrence Based: All coverage must be occurrence-based
coverage. Claims-made coverage is not allowed.
9. Waiver of Subrogation: Contractor agrees on to waive subrogation against the District
to the extent any loss suffered by Contractor is covered by any Commercial General
Liability policy, Automobile policy, or Workers' Compensation policy, described in
Required Coverages above. Contractor agrees to advise its broker/agent/insurer about
this provision and obtain any endorsements, if needed, necessary to ensure the insurer
agrees.
1 0. Non-compliance: The District reserves the right to withhold payments to the Contractor
in the event of material noncompliance with the insurance requirements outlined above.
11. Please mail the certificates and endorsements to:
Contract Administrator
Santa Clara Valley Water District
5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
IMPORTANT: On the certificate of insurance, please note either the name of the
project or the name of the District contact person or unit for the
contract.
If your insurance broker has any questions please advise him/her to call Mr. David Cahen,
District Risk Management Administrator at (408) 265-2607, extension 2213.
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program
2014 SAFE, CLEAN WATER PRIORITY A GRANT PROGRAM
This 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program Agreement (Agreement), effective upon
full execution, is entered into by and between the SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT,
a California special district (District) and CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal
corporation (Grantee). District and Grantee may be referred to individually as a "Party" or
collectively as the "Parties" or the "Parties to this Agreement." This Agreement provides for
funding to support Grantee's Business Water Report Pilot Program (Project).
RECITALS:
A. The District's mission is to provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life,
environment and economy.
B. In November 2012, the voters of Santa Clara County passed Measure B establishing
a special tax to fund the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection program (Safe,
Clean Water).
C. The Safe, Clean Water Program special tax provides funding for activities consistent
with this 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program (Grant Program), focused on
ensuring a safe, reliable water supply for the future.
D. On October 8, 2013, the District's Board of Directors approved the use of District funds
for the Grant Program and authorized the District's Chief Executive Officer to execute
grant agreements.
E. On October 20, 2014, the Grantee's City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing
Grantee's application for Grant Program funding and acceptance of the grant, if
awarded, for Grantee's Business Water Report Pilot Program (see Appendix D,
Resolution).
F. Grantee submitted an application to the District's Grant Program for its Business Water
Report Pilot Program to conduct certain innovative water conservation related activities.
G. In February 2014, the District Chief Executive Officer approved the Business Water
Report Pilot Program, allocating the Project Grant Amount not to exceed FORTY FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($45,000) to Grantee.
H. Consistent with application submitted, Grantee has secured funding from Santa Clara
Valley Water District in the amount of FORTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($45,000)
and any additional funds necessary to complete the Project will be supplied by the City
of Palo Alto, subject to annual appropriations.
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The Parties agree to the following terms and conditions:
Section 1. General Provisions
A. Definitions
1. Agreement: this contract between the District and the Grantee specifying
the payment of funds by the District for the performance of the Project
Scope within the Project Performance Period by the Grantee.
2. Application: the 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program
application and accompanying attachments submitted to the District for
the District's Grant Program.
3. District: Santa Clara Valley Water District.
4. Grant Program: 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program.
5. Project: Grantee's Project as described in Appendix A, Project Scope,
approved for a grant award by the District's Board.
6. Project Completion: Project completion per requirements stated in
Section 1. General Provisions, G. Project Completion.
7. Project Grant Amount: The amount of Grant funds allocated by the
District's Chief Executive Officer to Grantee for the Project.
8. Project Performance Period: The Project period commencing with full
execution of this Agreement by both Parties and expiring as stated in
Section 1. General Provisions, H. Agreement Term.
9. Safe, Clean Water: The District's Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood
Protection Program special tax approved by Santa Clara County voters in
November 2012.
10. Total Project Cost: The full cost of the Project, including funds from all
funding sources, as identified in Appendix B, Project Schedule and
Budget.
B. Project Execution
1. District hereby grants to Grantee the Project Grant Amount, in
consideration of, and on condition that, the sum be expended for the sole
purpose of carrying out the objectives as set forth in the Project as
identified in Appendix A, Project Scope, consistent with the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2. Grantee is responsible for securing all other necessary funds to
accomplish the Project. Any significant modification or alteration to the
Project Scope is subject to prior consideration and approval of the
District. Such request must be submitted in writing to the District Contact,
per Section 3. Miscellaneous Provisions, A. Miscellaneous Provisions,
Item 5 of this Agreement. District's disbursement of Grant funds is
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dependent on District approval of changes the District deems are
significant.
3. Grantee will complete the Project in accordance with Appendix A, Project
Scope and Appendix B, Project Schedule and Budget.
4. Project Scope and Project Schedule and Budget may only be adjusted
pursuant to a written amendment to this Agreement, signed by both
Grantee and District in advance of such adjustment. Project Schedule
adjustments that do not impact the expiration date of this Agreement may
be approved by District without the necessity of a formal amendment to
this Agreement.
5. Grantee must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes,
statutes, laws, regulations, and ordinances, including, but not limited to,
financial requirements, legal requirements for construction contracts,
building codes, health and safety codes, laws and codes pertaining to
individuals with disabilities, and the California Environmental Quality Act
(Public Resources Code, Section 21000, et. seq., Title 14, California
Code of Regulations, Section 15000 et. Seq.).
C. Project Administration/Reporting Requirements
1. Grantee shall provide written quarterly reports (on a fiscal year schedule),
using the District's standard form presented in Appendix C, Quarterly
Progress and Request for Payment Form. Status reports shall include an
update per task as included in Appendix A, Project Scope.
2. Grantee shall provide one hard copy and one electronic version of items
listed in Section 1. General Provisions, G. Project Completion.
3. All reports submitted to the District must include the following certification
page signed by an officer of Grantee's organization:
"I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California,
that the Quarterly/Monthly Status Report and all attachments, signed on
[DATE], on behalf of Grantee, were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to ensure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based
on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those
persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information
submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting
false information, including the loss of the current and future Grant
Funding."
4. Quarterly reporting will end with submittal of Project Completion packet
(see Section 1. General Provisions, G. Project Completion).
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D. Termination of the Agreement
1. Grantee may unilaterally terminate this Agreement at any time prior to
District disbursement of Grant Program funds by providing 30 days
written notice to District.
2. Failure by Grantee to comply with the terms of this Agreement may be
cause for suspension or termination of funding by the District.
Additionally, in the event of failure to complete Project.
E. Indemnification
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Grantee agrees to
defend, hold harmless and indemnify District, its officers and employees, and
each and every one of them, from and against any and all actions, damages,
costs, liabilities, claims, demands, losses, judgments, penalties, costs and
expenses of every type and description, including, but not limited to, any fees
and/or costs, reasonable attorney fees, and any fees and expenses incurred in
enforcing this provision (hereafter collectively referred to as "Liabilities"),
including but not limited to Liabilities arising from personal injury or death,
damage to personal, real or intellectual property or the environment, contractual
or other economic damages, or regulatory penalties, to the extent any of the
Liabilities arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the Grantee's negligent performance
of this Agreement or obligations stated herein, whether or not (i) such Liabilities
are caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder or (ii) such Liabilities are
litigated, settled or reduced to judgment; provided that the foregoing indemnity
does not apply to liability for any damage or expense for death or bodily injury to
persons or damage to property to the extent arising from the negligence or willful
misconduct of the District. The foregoing does not limit any strict liability imposed
onto the Grantee by law.
F. Nondiscrimination
Anti-Discrimination-The District is an equal opportunity employer and requires
all parties it contracts with to have and adhere to a policy of equal opportunity
and non-discrimination. In the performance of the Agreement, the Grantee will
comply with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations, and will not
discriminate against any sub-consultant, employee, or applicant for employment,
in the recruitment, selection for training including apprenticeship, hiring,
employment, utilization, promotion, layoff rates of pay, or other forms of
compensation, or against any other person, on the basis of race, color, religion,
ancestry, gender, national origin, age (over 40), marital status, medical condition
(including cancer), pregnancy, parental status, the exercise of family care leave
rights, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, special disabled
veteran status, Vietnam Era veteran and all other Veteran status, or because of a
physical or mental disability (including, HIV and AIDS). The Grantee's policy
must conform with applicable state and federal guidelines including the Federal
Equal Opportunity Clause, "Section 60-1.4 of Title 41, Part 60 of the Code of
American Disabilities Act of 1990; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503
and 504); California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code
Section 12900 et. Seq.); and California Labor Code Sections 1101 and 1102."
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G. Project Completion
1. After Grantee completes the Project by meeting all requirements stated in
Appendix A, Project Scope, Grantee must submit the Project Completion
packet detailed in a-c below to the District Contact and it must include:
a. Final Payment Request/Invoice
b. Final Report, including documentation of accomplishments, water
savings achieved, and reliability of the Project.
c. Written communication from Grantee stating that Project is
complete, including list of tasks completed and signature by
authorized representative.
2. District conducts final on-site Project inspection as deemed necessary.
3. District processes Grantee's invoice for final payment.
H. Agreement Term
1. The term of this Agreement commences upon full execution by the
Parties. Approval of this Agreement by both parties is necessary for any
disbursement of Grant funds. This Agreement expires upon the earliest
of: Project Completion in accordance with Section 1. General Provisions,
G. Project Completion; or June 30, 2016.
I. Insurance Provisions
1. During the entire term of the Agreement, Grantee must maintain the
insurance coverage described in Appendix E. Insurance Requirements.
Section 2. Financial Provisions
A. Accounting and Audit Requirements
1. Grantee must maintain an accounting system that accurately reflects
fiscal transactions, with the necessary controls and safeguards. Grantee
should provide clear audit trails, especially the source of original
documents such as, but not limited to, receipts, progress payments,
invoices, time cards, etc. AVOID AUDIT EXCEPTIONS-KEEP
ACCURATE RECORDS.
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2. Grantee agrees that District, or its agent, has the right to review, obtain,
and copy all records pertaining to performance of this Agreement.
Grantee agrees to provide District, or its agent, with any relevant
information requested and will permit District, or its agent, access to its
premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the
purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting or copying books,
records, accounts, computerized records, and other materials that may be
relevant to the matter under investigation for the purpose of determining
compliance with this Agreement. Grantee _further agrees to maintain such
records for a period of three (3) years after final payment under this
Agreement.
3. Grantee's detailed budget is included as Appendix B, Project Schedule
and Budget and is consistent with Grantee's Project Proposal. The
Project Budget will be used by District as the basis for evaluating
Grantee's invoices for Grant funds. In cases where invoices are
inconsistent with the Project Budget, invoices must either be revised for
consistency or an amendment to this Agreement may be necessary to
align the Project Budget with the actual reimbursable expenditures for the
Project.
4. Grantee must document its eligibility for award and receipt of Safe, Clean
Water Grant Funds by verifying it is not included in any current Federal
List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement or Non-procurement
Programs. Exclusion of Grantee from this list, verified at
http://www.arnet.gov/epls, demonstrates the Grantee's good status
regarding suspension and debarment and eligibility for Grant Program
funds.
5. Grantee is responsible for repayment to District of any disallowed cost.
Disallowed costs may be identified through audits, monitoring, or other
sources of information that become available to the District after the
District has satisfied an invoice from Grantee and disbursed Safe, Clean
Water Grant funds.
B. Eligible Costs
Total Project Grant Amount is not-to-exceed that amount identified in Recital G of
this Agreement, and will be disbursed to Grantee according to the terms and
conditions as stated in Section 2. Financial Provisions, C. Payment Request
Process and D. Invoicing.
1. Only Project related costs incurred during the Project Performance
Period, excluding costs incurred prior to and during preparation of the
Grant application, specified in this Agreement are eligible for
reimbursement. All such costs must be supported by appropriate
documentation, including but not limited to subcontractor invoices and
receipts.
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2. Personnel or Employee Services-Services of the Grantee's employees
engaged in project execution are eligible costs. These direct labor costs
must be computed according to the Grantee's prevailing wage or salary
scales and may include fringe benefit costs such as vacation, sick leave
and social security contributions that are customarily charged to the
Grantee's various projects for which the Grantee has submitted a Benefit
Rate Calculation to the District. Indirect overhead is limited to 10% of
Salary plus Benefits. Costs charged to the project must be computed on
actual time spent on a project, and supported by time and attendance
records describing the work performed on the project. Overtime costs
may be allowed under the Grantee's established policy; provided that the
regular work time was devoted to the same project.
3. Salaries and wages claimed for employees working on grant funded
projects must not exceed the Grantee's established rates for similar
positions.
4. Consultant Services-The costs of consultant services necessary for the
project are eligible. Consultants must be paid by the customary or
established method and rate of the Grantee. No consultant fee may be
paid to the Grantee's own employees.
5. Signs and Interpretive Aids-The cost of signs, display boards, or other
minor interpretive aids relating to the Project are eligible.
6. Other Expenditures-In addition to the major categories of expenditures,
reimbursements may be made for miscellaneous costs necessary for
execution of the Project. Examples of such costs include:
a. Postage; and
b. Transportation costs for moving equipment and/or personnel.
C. Payment Request Process
This Grant Agreement is based on a reimbursement model with specific details
as noted below.
1. Grantee may submit multiple Request for Payment Forms as necessary,
but not more often than monthly.
2. After Grantee completes the Project, Grantee submits the Project
Completion Packet (see Section 1. General Provisions, G. Project
Completion) and the Quarterly Progress and Request for Payment Form
(Appendix C) for the final payment.
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PAYMENT REQUEST PROCESS
PAYMENT TYPE WHEN TO SUBMIT IT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO
SEND TO PROJECT OFFICER
Payment Request Once Grantee can provide . Quarterly Progress and Request for
Reimbursement evidence to show significant Payment Form (Appendix C)
(up to 90% of the total progress toward completing . For direct expenses, copies of invoices
Project Grant Amount) Project tasks. with all attachments shall be submitted . For labor costs, copies of Timesheets shall
be submitted . For Benefits Costs, a Benefits Rate
Calculation will be submitted . Documentation of accomplishments (i.e.,
draft and final plans, designs, etc.)
Final (10%) After Grantee has completed . Project Completion packet (see Section 1 .
the Project General Provisions, G. Project
Completion)
D. Invoicing
1. Grantee shall submit a completed Quarterly Progress and Request for
Payment Form (Appendix C) and shall incorporate Grantee name and
remittance address, a description/itemization of goods or services, dollar
amount of goods or services, invoice date and number, and Agreement
number. Work performed shall be determined on a per task basis as
outlined in the Project Scope (Appendix A) and Project Schedule and
Budget (Appendix B). All requests for reimbursements will be
accompanied by materials providing evidence of significant Project
progress accomplishments commensurate with level of reimbursement
requested.
2. District will review Grantee's invoice within ten working days from receipt
and advise Grantee of any disputed items. District will review and
approve undisputed invoices within ten working days from receipt and
issue payment within forty-five calendar days from receipt. District will
pay invoices within forty-five calendar days from date invoice is approved
by District's Project Manager.
3. Grantee's invoice must include invoices from subcontractors documenting
task, task budget, percentage complete, prior billing if any, current billing,
and total billed. Documentation supporting Grantee's invoice(s) must
document work performed consistent with the frequency of Grantee's
invoices to District.
Section 3. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. Miscellaneous Provisions
1. Grantee's waiver of any term, condition, covenant, or breach of any term,
condition or covenant shall not be construed as a waiver of any other
term, condition, or covenant or breach by any other term, condition or
covenant.
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2. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement between District and
Grantee relating to the Project. Any prior agreements, promises,
negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement
are of no force or effect.
3. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of California.
4. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and will be binding as
executed.
5. Grantee's request(s) for modification(s) to the Project Scope, and Project
Schedule and Budget must be submitted in writing, prior to the expiration
of this Agreement, and will be considered for approval by the District's
executive management responsible for the Safe, Clean Water Grant
Program provided:
a. The Grant award by the District's Board did not impose a
restriction on such revisions; and
b. No additional Grant funds are requested. All such requests will be
considered by the District's executive management responsible for
the Safe, Clean Water Grant Program.
6. Revisions to the Project Scope, and Project Schedule and Budget are
subject to review and prior approval of the District.
7. An extension to the term of this Agreement for a period up to twelve
(12) months beyond the current expiration date may be approved by
District. Requests for term extensions must be submitted in writing and
received no later than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration of
this Agreement. Grantee must submit sufficient documentation in support
of its request to enable the District's executive management to evaluate
Grantee's request. The District's executive management will consider
criteria such as the following:
a. The amount of Grant funds not yet disbursed to Grantee;
b. Grantee's progress in completing the Project Scope and the
reasons supporting any delays;
c. Whether Grantee has the dedicated human and financial
resources to continue to complete the Project Scope during the
extension period; and
d. Whether such extension is in the best interest of the District.
8. An amendment to this Agreement, extending its Term, must be executed
in full prior to the original expiration date as stated in Section 1. General
Provisions, H. Agreement Term. If this Agreement is not extended prior
to its expiration, any unexpended Grant funds will be retained by the
District and unavailable to the Grantee for the Project.
9. All Appendices, A (Project Scope), B (Project Schedule and Budget),
C (Quarterly Progress and Request for Payment Form), D (Resolution),
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and E (Insurance Requirements) are hereby incorporated herein by this
reference and made a part hereof, as though set forth in full.
10. Severability-if any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, that
invalidity shall not affect other provisions of the Agreement which can be
given effect without the invalid provision, and to this end the provisions of
this Agreement are severable.
11. Survival-Section 2. Financial Provisions, B. Eligible Costs, C. Payment
Request Process, and D. Invoicing, shall survive termination or expiration
of this Agreement such that any Eligible Costs incurred during the Project
Performance Period may be invoiced by Grantee and paid by the District
provided invoices, including final invoice, are submitted prior to the
expiration date of this Agreement as stated in Section 2. General
Provisions, H. Agreement Term, item 1.
B. Notices
Contact:
All notices and other communication required or permitted to be given under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally serviced or mailed, postage
prepaid and return receipt requested, addressed to the respective parties as
follows:
Jerry De La Piedra Grantee
Program Administrator Contact:
Water Conservation Unit
Santa Clara Valley Water District
5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
Phone: (408) 630-2257
E-mail: gdelapiedra@valleywater.org
City of Palo Alto
Kevin Carley
Utility Account Representative
250 Hamilton Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 617-3181
Email:
kevin.carley@cityofpaloalto .org
[GRANTEE ORGANIZATION] SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
CITY OF PALO ALTO
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APPENDIX A
PROJECT SCOPE
STATEMENT OF INTENT
The primary objective is to provide the City of Palo Alto Utilities ("City", "Palo Alto" or
"CPAU") an effective, affordable way to engage small to medium businesses in the
hospitality and food service industries in the Palo Alto service area to actively manage
their water use through the delivery of Business Water Report Pilot Program ("Project").
These benchmarking reports will provide appropriate water conservation measures,
rebates and programs based on the specific commercial business type.
BACKGROUND
Commercial water use accounts for about one-fifth of total water demand in the Palo
Alto. While CPAU does provide individualized technical assistance to large commercial
and industrial accounts to reduce water use through CPAU's Key Accounts Program,
staffing constraints do not permit individual outreach to many of the small and medium
sized businesses in the city.
Palo Alto residential households have already started receiving individualized Home
Water Reports, in addition to their Home Energy Reports, comparing their usage to a
group of similar properties. Such "Behavior Modification Programs" have achieved up to
a 5% reduction in water use when compared to a statistically-equivalent control group.
The City will be working in coordination with a Consultant to develop, implement,
manage and provide reporting on the Project. The City, working through its Consultant
will develop of a Program to encourage water conservation among small and medium
sized businesses through direct-mail targeted messaging to drive behavior change,
reduce consumption, and increase participation in water conservation programs. The
selected Consultant will provide ongoing metrics and a final report to CPAU and
SCVWD. The Final report will include key insights from the project to help CPAU staff
design future programs. The report will also provide final results ·from the pilot project
including findings from post-pilot interviews.
TASK
TASK 1 a SOLICITATION AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO IDENTIFY PROJECT
CONSULTANT.
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CITY, WORKING WITH ITS CONSULTANT WILL COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
TASKS:
TASK 2-PROGRAM PARTICIPANT IDENTIFICATION
Task 2.1 Identify target businesses in hospitality and food service industry, gather
publicly available information on target businesses.
Task 2.2 Identify water utility accounts within the target industries.
Task 2.3 Gather and record any additional information publicly available that may
be relevant to water use in these businesses. Information may include such items
as:
• Hospitality: number of rooms, square footage, if restaurant is in hotel, age of
building, in house laundry
• Food Service: maximum occupancy, square footage, age of building
Task 2.4 Review internal CPAU records and work with SCVWD to find record of
any previous rebate participation by targeted businesses for water conserving
fixtures or behaviors.
TASK 3 -GATHER CONSERVATION BEST PRACTICE INFORMATION FROM
LEADING CITIES
Task 3.1 Develop Interview Questions/Questionnaire
Develop a questionnaire for conservation managers working with commercial
businesses in the target industries. The objectives of the questionnaire will be: to
gather a near-comprehensive list of water saving actions and practices available
to target industries; and to gather information on communication techniques that
conservation managers have found to be most effective within these industries.
Task 3.2 Identify Key Cities
Identify key cities/utilities that have done extensive water conservation outreach
within the hospitality and food service industry. These cities will be identified
through review of available literature and published studies, presentations at
water conservation conferences, and information available through utility
websites.
Task 3.3 Send Questionnaires, Conduct Interviews and Synthesize
Information
Send questionnaires or set up phone interviews with key contacts at identified
cities. City, through its Consultant, will then analyze results and synthesize key
take-aways for use in the Business Water Report content and design.
TASK 4-GATHER AVAILABLE BENCHMARKING INFORMATION
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Task 4.1 Conduct a literature review to identify any available benchmarking
information on water use within the food service and hospitality industries. The
availability of this information will drive how information is presented in the Water
Reports, as well as inform what analytics can be provide to CPAU staff for
program targeting and tracking.
TASK 5 -DEVELOP PILOT BUSINESS WATER REPORTS
Task 5.1 Develop Prototype
Develop a prototype Business Water Report. The report will likely vary slightly for
use with hospitality vs food service businesses. These Business Water Reports
will use key insights from the discussions with leading cities in commercial
conservation, the literature of benchmarking, and insights from the field of
behavioral science. Actual design will vary based on information gathered in
Tasks 2-3, but City, working with its Consultant will strive to create a simple and
pleasing design that clearly communicates water use and potential ways to
reduce water consumption and motivates behavior change.
Task 5.2 Test with Targets outside CPAU
• Test the Business Water Reports with small to medium food service and
hospitality establishments outside the Palo Alto service area.
• Gather information on how well prototype Business Water Reports increase
manager/owner understanding of water use in their business, use behavioral
science to motivate manager/owners, and provide targeted and appropriate
tips for conservation.
• Make adjustments as needed based on testing with real business
owner/managers.
Task 5.3 Finalize design with CPAU Staff
Finalize design of the Business Water Reports.
TASK 6 SELECT CONTROL AND EXPERIMENTAL GROUPS
Task 6.1
Randomly select accounts identified in the targeted industries to be in the control
and experimental groups. It is possible that savings directly related to this pilot
will not be possible to measure due to small sample sizes and confounding
variables. However, the creation of control and experimental groups will allow
CPAU and its Consultant to conduct follow up surveys and questionnaires that
evaluate reaction to the Business Report and water conservation actions taken
as a result of the pilot.
TASK 7 BEGIN PILOT BUSINESS WATER REPORT MAILINGS
Task 7.1 Draft Welcome Letter
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Draft an initial Welcome Letter that provides information to businesses in the
Experimental Group about the Business Water Report and the pilot program.
Begin Pilot Business Water Report mailings
Task 7.2 Mail Business Water Reports to Experimental Group
Mail or email Business Water Reports to accounts selected to be in the
'experimental group' on a monthly basis for a period of 6 to 9 months. Accounts
selected to be in the 'control group' will not receive Business Water Reports.
Should CPAU send any unrelated water conservation information (for example
on watering restrictions) during the experimental pilot both the control group and
experimental group will receive these communications as a course of normal
business.
TASK 8 CONDUCT MEASUREMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW
Task 8.1
Conduct follow up surveys and assessments of the outcomes of the project. In
addition to analyzing water use in the control group and experimental group
compared to the same period the previous year, this post-pilot task will gather
information through one-on-one interviews and reviews of conservation program
participation.
TASK 9 PROVIDE FINAL REPORT
Task 9.1
Provide a final report to Santa Clara Valley Water District. The report will include
key insights from the research phase of the project to help CPAU and District
staff better design future outreach. The Report will also provide final results from
the pilot project including findings from post-pilot interviews.
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Identify project manager and other key individuals:
Name:
Kevin Ca
Street Address:
250 Hamilton Ave.
Phone Number:
Email:
Kevin.Ca
Role/Responsibilities:
Title:
Uti
City:
Palo Alto
Fax Number:
(650) 617-3140
CA
Years of Relevant Experience:
6
Project Manager. Kevin Carley will oversee the timely and successful implementation and ongoing
operation of the Program, guiding consultant through deployment tasks and serving as the primary
point of contact for Program-related matters. Kevin will be responsible for grant agreement
execution, accounting, invoicing, quarterly and final Program reporting, Program analysis, technical
support, hardware solutions and customer communications. Kevin oversees many successful and
innovative water efficiency programs for the City of Palo Alto. He has been an effective project
manager, contracts administrator and expert technical resource for private companies and public
ncies. His extensive ex erience adds at value to this team.
Name: Title:
Anthon Enerio
Street Address:
250 Hamilton Ave.
Phone Number:
(650) 329-2621
Email:
Anthony.Enerio@cityofpaloalto.org
Role/Responsibilities:
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Man Customer Service
City: State:
Palo Alto CA
Fax Number:
(650) 617-3140
Years of Relevant Experience:
15
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Zip:
94301
DSM Portfolio Management and Budget Oversight. As manager of the City of Palo Alto Utilities
Marketing Services Division, Anthony Enerio oversees the overall budget for water efficiency and
demand side management (DSM) programs. Anthony is responsible for developing the overall
strategy, operation and successful implementation of the City's utility efficiency programs delivery,
including management of a team of technical, operational and marketing staff. Anthony has worked
in Utilities for the City of Palo Alto for more than 10 years, predominantly managing utility DSM
portfolios and budgets. His leadership in financial management adds strength to the project team's
fiduciary success and total resource cost analysis evaluation procedures.
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Dates listed are tentative pending consultant selection.
Task
Sign agreement with District
Sign agreement with selected consultant
Begin project
Identify Target Business in Hospitality and
Food Service Industry
Gather Conservation Best Practice
Information From Leading Cities
Gather available Benchmarking Information
Develop Pilot Business Water Reports
Select Control and Experimental Groups
Pilot Business Water Report Mailings
Conduct Measurement and Project Review
Final Report
TOTAL
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Estimated
Cost
$0
$0
$0
$5,000
$7,500
,000
$12,500
$2,000
$15,000
$10,000
$3,000
60,000
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Planned
Start Date
January
2015
February
2015
March 2015
March 2015
March 2015
March 2015
March 2015
March 2015
April2015
March 2015
Apri130,
2016
Planned
Completion
Date
February 2015
March 2015
June 30, 2016
Apri12015
April2015
April2015
April2015
April2015
April2016
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
APPENDIXC
QUARTERLY PROGRESS AND REQUEST FOR PAYMENT FORM
GRANT:
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AGREEMENT No.: GRANTEE:
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PROJECT TITLE:
1. TYPE OF PAYMENT: 0 Reimbursement 0 Final
2. PAYMENT INFORMATION (Round all figures to the nearest dollar):
a. Project Amount $ -
b. Funds Received to Date $ --------
c. Available (a. minus b.) $ -------
d. Amount of This Request $
e. Remaining Funds After This Payment (c. minus d.) $
3. SEND PAYMENT TO:
Grantee Name -------------------------
Street Address -
City, State, Zip Code
Attention ---------------------
4. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME OF PERSON AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION: Title
5. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION: Date
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6. PAYMENT APPROVAL SIGNATURE:
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PAYMENT REQUEST FORM INSTRUCTIONS
The following instructions correspond to items on the Payment Request Form:
Agreement Number-As shown on page 1 of the Agreement following execution of the
Agreement by both Parties.
Grantee-GRANTEE name as shown on the Grant Agreement.
Project Title-Title of Project for which payment is requested.
1. Type of Payment-Check appropriate box, and submit this form:
Reimbursement-When Grantee has periodically spent funds to implement the Project,
and is requesting reimbursement; or
Final-When Grantee has completed the Project, and is requesting the final payment.
2. Payment Information:
a. Project Grant Amount-The amount of District grant funds allocated to this
Project
b. Funds Received to Date-Total amount already received for this Project
c. Available-(a. minus b.)
d. Amount of This Payment Request-Amount that is requested
e. Remaining Funds After This Payment-( c. minus d.)
3. Send Payment to: Grantee Name, Address, and Contact Person
4. Typed or printed name of person authorized by Resolution.
5. Signature of person authorized by Resolution.
6. Payment approval signature and date-For District staff.
Additional Information to supply with Payment Request Form:
• Summary of work completed during billing period, by task.
• Attached documentation to support charges (i.e., subcontractor invoices, receipts, etc.).
" Determination if project is on schedule to meet completion date.
" Any other relevant findings.
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APPENDIX D
RESOLUTION
Resolution No. 9462
. Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto to Approve and
Authorize the Execution of ill Grant Funding Agreement with the Santa
Clara Valley Water District Related to the ctty's Business Water Reports
Pilot Program
A. The Santa Clara Valley Water District {''District"} has enacted the 2014 Safe,
Clean Water Priority A Grant Program (tne "'Grant'-'), whkh provides funds for testing t\ew and
innovative wattlr conser11ation programs and technologies.
B. On Jiinuar>;31, 2014, the City of Palo Alto {"City"} submitted a grant application
to the District for the BusineH Water Reports Pilot program (the "Project").
C. On March 19, 2014, the District's Water Conservation Unit selected the City to
receive the Grant funding for the Project.
D. The District ha$ requested that 'the City certify by resolution the approval of the
City to accept grant funds.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto RESOlVES as follows:
SECTION l. lhe Council hereby ratifies the City's $taff decision to ap1Jiy for the Grant,
and accepts and approves, and delegate-s to the City M;mager or his designee the authorlt)' to
accept on behalf of the City, the allocation of the District's grant funds.
SECT!Q!U. The City Manager .. or his designee, is hereby authorized to negoti;~te and
execute the 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Gram Program Agreement ("Grant Funding
Agreement"} with the Di&trid substantially In the form attached hereto ;~s Attachment A, with
such other changes thereto as may be approved by the City Attorney, for and on behalf of the
City, The City Manager, or hls designee. is further authorized to negotiate and/or execute any
and all additional documents necessary to secure the grant of funding to the City.
SECTION. l In conjunction wi~h the execution of the Grant funding Agreement, the
City Manager, or his designee, h; herebv authorized to provide to the District, on behalf of the
City, ,any necessary substamiation and/or related information which may be required by the
District as a condition for disbursement of grant funds.
SECTION 4. The Cit''!' has the capability to provide the amount of funding and/or in-
kind contribution~ specifiec in the Grant fimding Agreement.
SECTlON ~· The Council finds that the adoptkm of this resolution, approving the
execution of one or more grant agreements and other documents in connection with the
rE!celpt of District funds relating to the :Project does not meet the definition of "project" set
forth in section 21065 of the California Public Resources Code, and is therefore not subject to
1
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California Environmental Quality Act ("CEOA'l The Council finds that the City of Palo Alto
Utilities has presented suffidernt evidence and other Information with spedfidty to support the
basis of the claimed inapp!ical:;.llity of CEQA.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: October 20, 2014
AYES: BERMAN, BURT, HOLMAN, KLEIN, k<NISS, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID, SHEPHERD
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATIEST:
~J''\fity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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TH£ FOiteGolrtG OOctiMEJIT JS Q!jtllf11iD TO I'IE
A C'Oitl.!Cf COPY OF THI! ORM»Niil ON FILE
•t CERTJFV Olt O!CLAAE lltmf!A Pl!NALTV OF
PWURV THAT THE fOiti!OOI'tfG IS TRUE AND~ •,~
CITY Ct.fRK'S OI'I'JCE CI1V Of PALO AU'O
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ORDINANCE NO. 52.85
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING THE
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 IN THE WATER FUND TO PROVIDE
APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 TO EXECUTE TWO WATER CONSERVATION PILOT
PROGRAMS, A BUSINESS WATER REPORT PILOT PROGRAM AND A REAL-TIME
WATER USE MONITORING PilOT PROGRAM, AND TO I.NCREAS£ THE ESTIMATE
FOR LOCAL REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 TO REFLECT GRANT FUNDS
TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE SANTA ClARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 2014 SAFE
CLEAN WATER AND NATURAl FLOOD PROTECTION PRIORITY A -WATER
CONSERVATION RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM1 AND TO DECREASE THE WATER
fUND ENDING FUND BALANCE BY $25,000 TO FUND THE CITY'S 25 PERCENT
MATCHING PORTION OF THE GRANT.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does ordain as follows:
SECIIQN 1. The Council of the City of Palo Alto finds and determines as follows:
A. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article Ill of the Charter of the City of Palo
Alto, the Council on June 16, 2014 did adopt a budget for fiscal year 2015; and
B. On January 31, 1014, the Utilities Department, on behalf of the City of Palo Alto,
submitted grant applications to fund two pilot programs, Business Water Reports and Real~tlme
Water Use Monitoring, to the Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) under the 2014 Safe,
Clean Water Priority A -Water COnservation Grant Program, which provides funds fur testing
new and innovative water ccOnservatlon programs and technologies; and
C. On March 19, 2014, the District awarded grants to the City in the amount of $45,000
for the Business Water Reports· Pilot Program and $30,000 for the Real-time Water Use
Monitoring Pilot Progi(Jm; and
D. Seventv·Five Thousand Dollars ($75,0001 is available based on notification from the
District; and
E. City COuncil authorization is needed to amend the 2015 budget as hereinafter set
forth.
SECTION 2. The sum of One·Hundred Thousand ($100,000) is. hereby appropriated for
the water conservation pilot programs, the estimate for local Revenue Is increased by $75,000,
and the Water Fund Ending Fund Balance ls reduced by $25,000.
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SECTION 3. As specified in Section 2.28.080(al of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, a two-
thirds vote of the City Council is fequired to adopt this ordinance.
SECTION 4. As provided in Section 2.04.330 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, this
ordinance shall beoome effective upon adoption.
SECTION 5. The actions taken In this ordinance do not constitute a project requiring
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA}.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: October 20, 2014
AVES: BERMAN, BURT, HOLMAN, KLEIN; KNISS, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID, SHEPHERD
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
NOT PARTICIPATING:
ATTEST: ~~/
~ CJty Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPENDIX E
INSURANCE-CONTRACTOR-No Construction Risk
Please refer to the insurance requirements listed below.
Without limiting the Contractor's indemnification of, or liability to, the Santa Clara Valley Water
District ("District"), the Contractor must provide and maintain at its own expense, during the term of
this Agreement, or as may be further required herein, the following insurance coverages and
provisions:
Contractor must provide its insurance broker(s)/agent(s) with a copy of these requirements and
warrants that these requirements have been reviewed by Contractor's insurance agent(s) and/or
broker(s), who have been instructed by Contractor to procure the insurance coverage required
herein.
In addition to certificates, Contractor must furnish District with copies of original endorsements
affecting coverage required by this Appendix. The certificates and endorsements are to be
signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements
and certificates are to be received and approved by District before the contract
commences. In the event of a claim or dispute, District has the right to require Contractor's
insurer to provide complete, certified copies of all required pertinent insurance policies, including
endorsements affecting the coverage required by this Appendix.
Contractor must, at its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain during the entire period of
this Agreement the following insurance coverage(s).
Required Coverages
1. Commercial General/Business Liability Insurance with coverage as indicated:
$1,000,000 per occurrence I $1,000,000 aggregate limits for bodily injury and property
damage
$1,000,000 Products/Completed Operations aggregate (to be maintained for at least
three (3) years following acceptance of the work by District.
General Liability insurance must include:
a. Coverage that is at least as broad as that found in the standard ISO Form CG 00 01.
b. Contractual Liability expressly including liability assumed under this contract.
c. If Contractor will be working within fifty (50) feet of a railroad or light rail operation,
any exclusion as to performance of operations within the vicinity of any railroad
bridge, trestle, track, roadbed, tunnel, overpass, underpass, or crossway must be
deleted, or a railroad protective policy in the above amounts provided.
d. Severability of Interest
e. Broad Form Property Damage liability
f. If the standard ISO Form wording for "OTHER INSURANCE," or other comparable
wording, is not contained in Contractor's liability insurance policy, an endorsement
must be provided that said insurance will be primary insurance and any insurance or
self-insurance maintained by District, its Directors, officers, employees, agents or
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volunteers will be in excess of Contractor's insurance and will not contribute to it.
2. Business Auto Liability Insurance with coverage as indicated:
$1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage per occurrence,
covering all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles.
3. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance
Statutory California Workers' Compensation coverage covering all work to be performed
for the District.
Employer Liability coverage for not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
General Requirements
With respect to all coverages noted above, the following additional requirements apply:
1. Additional Insured Endorsement(s) Contractor must provide an additional insured
endorsement for Commercial General/Business Liability and Business Automobile
liability coverage naming the Santa Clara Valley Water District, its Directors, officers,
employees, and agents, individually and collectively, as additional insureds, and
must provide covereage for acts, omissions, etc. arising out of the named insureds'
activities and work. Other public entities may also be added to the additional insured
endorsement as applicable and the Contractor will be notified of such requirement(s) by
the District.
(NOTE: Additional insured language on the Certificate of Insurance is NOT acceptable
without a separate endorsement such as Form CG 20 10, CG 2033, CG 2037. Note:
Editions dated 07/04 are not acceptable)
2. Primacy Clause: Contractor's insurance must be primary with respect to any other
insurance which may be carried by the District, its officer, agents and employees, and
the District's coverage must not be called upon to contribute or share in the loss.
3. Cancellation Clause Revision: The Certificate of Insurance MUST provide 30 days
notice of cancellation, (10 days notice for non-payment of premium). NOTE: The
standard wording in the ISO Certificate of Insurance is not acceptable. The
following words must be crossed out or deleted from the standard cancellation clause:
" ... endeavor to ... " AND " ... but failure to mail such notice must impose no obligation or
liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or representatives."
4. Acceptability of Insurers: All coverages must be issued by companies admitted to conduct
business in the State of California, which hold a current policy holder's alphabetic and
financial size category rating of not less than A-V, according to the current Best's Key
Rating Guide or a company of equal financial stability that is approved by the District's Risk
Management Administrator.
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5. Self-Insured Retentions or Deductibles: Any deductibles or self-insured retentions
must be declared to and approved by the District. At the option of the District, either: the
insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects
the District, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers; or the Contractor shall
provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the Entity guaranteeing payment of losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses.
6. Subcontractors: Should any of the work under this Agreement be sublet, the
Contractor must require each of its subcontractors of any tier to carry the
aforementioned coverages, or Contractors may insure subcontractors under its own
policies.
7. Amount of Liability not Limited to Amount of Insurance: The insurance procured by
Contractor for the benefit of the District must not be deemed to release or limit any
liability of Contractor. Damages recoverable by the District for any liability of Contractor
must, in any event, not be limited by the amount of the required insurance coverage.
8. Coverage to be Occurrence Based: All coverage must be occurrence-based
coverage. Claims-made coverage is not allowed.
9. Waiver of Subrogation: Contractor agrees on to waive subrogation against the District
to the extent any loss suffered by Contractor is covered by any Commercial General
Liability policy, Automobile policy, or Workers' Compensation policy, described in
Required Coverages above. Contractor agrees to advise its broker/agent/insurer about
this provision and obtain any endorsements, if needed, necessary to ensure the insurer
agrees.
1 0. Non-compliance: The District reserves the right to withhold payments to the Contractor
in the event of material noncompliance with the insurance requirements outlined above.
11. Please mail the certificates and endorsements to:
Contract Administrator
Santa Clara Valley Water District
5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
IMPORTANT: On the certificate of insurance, please note either the name of the
project or the name of the District contact person or unit for the
contract.
If your insurance broker has any questions please advise him/her to call Mr. David Cahen,
District Risk Management Administrator at (408) 265-2607, extension 2213.
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PEOPLE STRATEGY 8i OPERATIONS
CI1Y Of' 250 Hurnilton Avon~'l. t·1~Z%1lrti~e
PALO ralc Alto, CA 94301
ALTO ;;sonv.n!o
September :2,2014
Mr. Jel.'ry Do l.a Piedra
Progtam Administrator. Water Conservation Unit
Santa Clara Valley Water District
5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 951118
Dear Mr. De La Piedra,
This letter concern.<; the proposed agreemc:mt between the City of Palo Alto and the Santa
Clara Valley Water District for the 2014 Clean, Safe Crt.~b and Natural Flood Protection
Program.
The City of Palo Alto is self-insured for liability exposure, including equitable and
contractual indemnity under the tetms of the propostd agre.ement, up to $1 miJlion.
Exce~s insurance is provided by the Authority of California Cities Excess Linbility
(ACCEL).
The City ofPaltl Alto is self-insured ihr Workers• Compensation (as recognized by the
Director of Industrial Rtlations, Certificate #71 02) and such insurance is afforded to aU
employees of the City of Palo Altt1 included in the agreement.
Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
~JLJJ.~. ~-~
Sandra T.R. Blanch
Assistant Director, People Strategy and Operations
<.;c; Anthony Enerio
C ityOfPa loA lhl.Otfl
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5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118-3614 I (408) 265-2600 I www.valleywater.org San~a Claro Valley
Water Distric~
April 2, 2015
Anthony Enerio
City of Palo Alto Utilities
250 Hamilton Avenue,3rd Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301
COPY
Subject: Agreements A3838R and A3839R between the Santa Clara Valley Water District
and the City of Palo Alto
Dear Anthony Enerio,
Enclosed are the enacted copies of Agreement A3838R and A3839R which were executed by
the Santa Clara Valley Water District on February 2, 2015. Please retain the enclosed copies for
your records and to reference any future correspondence, related to these contracts, with
Agreements A3838R and A3839R.
If you have any questions regarding these Agreements, please contact Project Manager
Michele Keefhaver at (408) 630-3142 or mkeefhaver@vallevwater.org.
Sincerely, R~e~n
Supervising Progra J\dministrator
Consultant Contract Services
Enc.: Agreement A3838R
Agreement A3839R
Our mission is to provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment, and economy.
SCVWD ENACTED COPY .
Contract Administration Unit
AGMT: A36~9 R FILE: 6T 3720
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program co
2014 SAFE, CLEAN WATER PRIORITY A GRANT PROGRAM
This 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program Agreement (Agreement), effective upon
full execution, is entered into by and between the SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT,
a California special district (District) and CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal
corporation (Grantee). District and Grantee may be referred to individually as a "Party" or
collectively as the "Parties" or the "Parties to this Agreement." This Agreement provides for
funding to support Grantee's Business Water Report Pilot Program (Project).
RECITALS:
A. The District's mission is to provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life,
environment and economy.
B. In November 2012, the voters of Santa Clara County passed Measure B establishing
a special tax to fund the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection program (Safe,
Clean Water).
C. The Safe, Clean Water Program special tax provides funding for activities consistent
with this 2014 Safe, Clean Water Priority A Grant Program (Grant Program), focused on
ensuring a safe, reliable water supply for the future.
D. On October 8, 2013, the District's Board of Directors approved the use of District funds
for the Grant Program and authorized the District's Chief Executive Officer to execute
grant agreements.
E. On October 20, 2014, the Grantee's City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing
Grantee's application for Grant Program funding and acceptance of the grant, if
awarded, for Grantee's Business Water Report Pilot Program (see Appendix D,
Resolution).
F. Grantee submitted an application to the District's Grant Program for its Business Water
Report Pilot Program to conduct certain innovative water conservation related activities.
G. In February 2014, the District Chief Executive Officer approved the Business Water
Report Pilot Program, allocating the Project Grant Amount not to exceed FORTY FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($45,000) to Grantee.
H. Consistent with application submitted, Grantee has secured funding from Santa Clara
Valley Water District in the amount of FORTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($45,000)
and any additional funds necessary to complete the Project will be supplied by the City
of Palo Alto, subject to annual appropriations.
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