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Muskegon City Commission
Commission Meeting Date: March 26, 2024 Title: Extension of Partnership Agreement Boys &
Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore
Submitted by: Kyle Karczewski, Parks and Department: DPW- Parks
Recreation Director
Brief Summary:
Staff is requesting authorization to extend our contract with the Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon
Lakeshore for temporary staffing services during the 2024 maintenance season.
Detailed Summary & Background:
The Boys & Girls Club anticipates providing approximately 8 staff split in two teams, and in
consultation with DPW, identified two service areas that they would be well suited for:
1. Landscape maintenance, waste-removal and general support in the BID area downtown.
2. Restroom cleaning and waste removal at various parks.
DPW typically hires up to 30 seasonal employees each year from GoodTemps (Goodwill). The staffing
provided by this agreement will take the place of an approximately equal number of our typical
seasonal employees, helping DPW fill our roster during the labor shortage and providing employment
and training for younger community members. Temporary staffing is accounted for in the annual
budget of the departments that use these services. The employees under this agreement are
included in the parks (general) fund budget.
We have raised the contract $10,000 due to the closing of Community Encompass work programs
creating more space within the budget for this program, and the opportunity for recreation
assistance.
Goal/Focus Area/Action Item Addressed:
Key Focus Areas:
Blight cleanup
Enhanced Parks and Recreation Department and Services
Events and activities .
Goal/Action Item:
2027 Goal 1: Destination Community & Quality of Life - Parks and Recreation Department and
Services
Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:
##0,000.06 Yes |x| No N/A
Fund(s) or Accouni(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
101-770 Yes No x | N/A
Recommended Motion:
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Authorize staff to contract with the Boys and Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore for temporary
staffing services during the 2024 maintenance season.
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MUSKEGON
CITY OF MUSKEGON
CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES
This Agreement is effective upon execution between the City of Muskegon, a Michigan
municipal corporation, of 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49443 (“City”) and the Boys and
Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore, of 900 W Western Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49441
(“Contractor”) with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
A. Contractor requested to partner with the Public Works Department to maintain parks,
landscaping and other facilities throughout the city.
iB. Contractor agreed to provide approximately eight staff in two teams of approximately four
each, with one supervisor per team, to support the Public Works Department in maintaining
the parks, landscaping and other facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Services. Contractor shall provide the following services:
a. In the area known as the Business Improvement District (BID), including nearby
parks and city properties, maintaining flower beds and other landscaping by
removing weeds and other undesirable plants and items, turf maintenance using
push mowers and other hand-operated equipment, picking up loose debris and
refuse (trash), emptying refuse containers, and performing other cleaning and
maintenance tasks as designated by Public Works Department Staff.
b. Picking up loose debris and refuse (trash), emptying refuse containers, cleaning
restrooms, and performing other cleaning and maintenance tasks as designated by
Public Works Department Staff in parks and other City-owned properties. This
effort is primarily envisioned at Beukema Playfield, Reese Playfield, Sheldon Park,
and McCrea Playfield, however other parks or properties may be assigned by Public
Works Department Staff in consultation with Contractor.
c. During the months of June, July and August, the contractor will provide up to 35
hours of labor per week per employee. During April, May, September and October,
the contractor will provide a reduced workforce to support critical efforts. The
employees are students and will not have as much availability during the school
year.
2. Equipment. The City shall supply safety equipment mandated for employees while on
assignment with the City, together with other equipment described herein.
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a. The City shall supply hand-operated equipment that directly supports the tasks
described in this agreement and other duties as assigned by Public Works
Department Staff in consultation with the Contractor; examples of this equipment
includes hand-operated lawn mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, hand tools
such as rakes and spades, and cleaning equipment such as brushes and bottles. The
City will provide materials to support the efforts, such as gasoline, string line, paper
towel(s), cleaning solutions and refuse bags.
b. If available for use, the City may supply a self-propelled utility cart to assist with
refuse disposal, carrying equipment and staff relocation, based from a facility
within or near the BID, for Contractor’s use. All operators of such a cart must be
licensed within the State of Michigan to operate a motor vehicle and carry a current
driver’s license. The City will provide materials to support the cart, such as
gasoline.
C. If available for use, the City may supply a motor vehicle and/or utility trailer to
assist with refuse disposal, carrying equipment and staff relocation, based from the
City’s Public Works Facility at 1350 E. Keating Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442, for
Contractor’s use. All operators of such a vehicle and/or utility trailer must be
licensed within the State of Michigan to operate a motor vehicle and carry a current
driver’s license. The City will provide materials to support the vehicle, such as
gasoline.
d. The City will perform any required maintenance on City-owned equipment. The
City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to withdraw the use of equipment if
deemed in the best interest of the City. Any damage caused to rented or borrowed
equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor.
e. In the event the City is unable to provide equipment, and upon written approval
from City, the Contractor may rent equipment that is deemed necessary for the
Services. The City will provide materials to support rented equipment, such as
gasoline and other consumables not included in rental costs. Maintenance of rented
equipment shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The City will reimburse the
cost of the equipment rental at actual cost, including maintenance costs.
3, Expenses. Contractor shall be responsible to pay for all expenses incurred by Contractor
related to the performance of its duties under this Agreement, except as described in
Section 2.e of this agreement.
4, Contract Billing. City agrees to pay Contractor, in full consideration for the complete
performance of Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement:
a. Youth will be paid at a rate of $13/hour.
b. Supervisors will be paid at a rate of $17/hour.
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c. For all labor, Contractor will bill a markup of 37.5% to cover taxes, insurance and
administrative costs. Expenses, when reimbursable, will be billed at actual cost.
5. Payment. Contractor shall submit detailed invoices on a monthly basis for the prior
month’s services. Payments according to this agreement are invoiced and paid on a
monthly basis. Requests for payment shall be submitted on a detailed invoice to the City
monthly for the previous month. The City agrees that payment shall be due on net 30-day
terms.
6. Specific Reservations. City reserves the right to discontinue its use of temporary
employees from contractor as it determines appropriate.
7. Terms and Termination. This Agreement shall be effective on the date of execution, and
shall remain in full force and at the same terms through April 14, 2025, with an option to
renew for an additional term, if mutually agreed upon by both parties as memorialized in a
written and signed agreement.
8. Commencement and Damages.
a. Commencement. Contractor shall commence performance under this Agreement
upon its execution.
The City shall notify Contractor of any violation of the Agreement. It shall be the
duty of Contractor to remedy a Contractor violation.
Failure to perform pursuant to this Agreement for a period in excess of five (5)
consecutive scheduled, working days, or failure for a similar period, to perform in
the manner required, and provided such failure is not a result of war, insurrection,
riots, or acts of God, the City may, at its option and after written notice to
Contractor, utilize any or all of Contractor’s equipment used in performance of this
Agreement until such time the matter is resolved and the Contractor is performing
under the terms of the Agreement.
b. Appeal. The City’s determination regarding damages shall be final and binding on
both parties unless appealed, in writing, to the City Manager or his designee within
ten (10) working days after notice. The City Manager or his designee shall grant
Contractor an informal hearing upon such request. The decision of the City
Manager shall be final and binding.
9. Insurance and Indemnity.
a. City Insurance Requirement. The contractor, and any and all of their
subcontractors, shall not commence work under this contract until they have
obtained the insurance required under this paragraph, and shall keep such insurance
in force during the entire life of this contract. All coverage shall be with insurance
companies licensed and admitted to do business in the State of Michigan and
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acceptable to City of Muskegon. The requirements below should not be interpreted
to limit the liability of the Contractor. All deductibles and SIRs are the
responsibility of the Contractor.
b. Worker’s Compensation Insurance, including Employers’ Liability Coverage, in
accordance with all applicable statutes of the State of Michigan.
C. Commercial General Liability Insurance on an “Occurrence Basis” with limits
of liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate. Coverage shall
include the following extensions: (A) Contractual Liability; (B) Products and
Completed Operations; (C) Independent Contractors Coverage, (D) Broad Form
General Liability Extensions or equivalent, if not already included; (E) Deletion of
all Explosion, Collapse, and Underground (XCU) Exclusions, if applicable.
d. Automobile Liability, including Michigan No-Fault Coverages, with limits of
liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily
Injury, and Property Damage. Coverage shall include all owned vehicles, all non-
owned vehicles, and all hired vehicles
e. Additional Insured: Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability, as
described above, shall include an endorsement stating the following shall be
Additional Insureds: The City of Muskegon, all elected and appointed officials, all
employees and volunteers, agents, all boards, commissions, and/or authorities and
board members, including employees and volunteers thereof. It is understood and
agreed by naming the City of Muskegon as additional insured, coverage afforded
is considered to be primary and any other insurance the City of Muskegon may
have in effect shall be considered secondary and/or excess.
f. Cancellation Notice: Worker’s Compensation Insurance, Commercial General
Liability Insurance, and Automobile Liability Insurance, as described above, shall
be endorsed to state the following: It is understood and agreed Thirty (30) days,
Ten (10) days for non-payment of premium, Advance Written Notice of
Cancellation, Non-Renewal, Reduction, and/or Material Change shall be sent to:
City of Muskegon, Finance and Administrative Services Director, 933 Terrace St,
PO Box 536, Muskegon, Michigan 49443-0536.
g. Proof of Insurance Coverage. Contractor shall provide the City at the time the
contracts are returned for execution, certificates and policies endorsing the City as
additional insured as listed below:
i. Two (2) copies of Certificates of Insurance for Workers’ Compensation
Insurance, if applicable;
il. Two (2) copies of Certificate of Insurance for Commercial General Liability
Insurance; and
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lil. If so requested, Certified Copies of all policies mentioned above will be
furnished.
If any of the above coverages expire during the term of this contract, Contractor
shall deliver renewal certificates and/or policies to City at least ten (10) days prior
to the expiration date.
h. Indemnity. Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the City against and from
all costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, suits, action, and demands of every kind or
nature, including reasonable attorney fees, by or on behalf of any person, party, or
governmental authority whatsoever arising out of Contractor’s services performed
under this agreement, Contractor’s failure to perform under this agreement,
Contractor’s use of City equipment, or Contractor’s failure to comply with any
laws, ordinances, requirements, orders, directions, rules, or regulations of any
federal, state, county, or local governmental authority.
10. Income Tax Withholding. Contractor shall withhold income taxes from each employee,
and pay such tax in accordance with the City of Muskegon Income Tax Ordinance and all
applicable laws associated with that ordinance. Contractor shall require the same from
each subcontractor, consultant or vendor used in the performance of his duties and
obligations in this Agreement. City reserves the right to withhold payments otherwise due
to Contractor to assure compliance with this Agreement or to cure such noncompliance.
li. General Provisions.
a. Notices. Any notice that either party may give or is required to give under this
Agreement shall be in writing, specify the position, department and location
assigned, and, if mailed, shall be effective on the day it is delivered to the other
party at the other party’s address set forth in this Agreement or at any other address
that the other party provides in writing. Notices given in person are effective on the
day they are given. Notices to the City must copy the City Attorney at 601 Terrace
St., Muskegon, MI 49440.
b. Governing Law. This Agreement is executed in accordance with, shall be
governed by, and construed and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the State
of Michigan.
C. Assignment or Delegation. Neither party shall assign all nor any portion of its
rights nor obligations contained in this Agreement without express prior written
approval of the other party, which approval may be withheld in the other party’s
sole discretion.
d. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the documents specified in section 1 shall
constitute the entire agreement, and shall supersede any other Agreements, written
or oral, that may have been made or entered into, by, and between the parties with
respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and shall not be modified or
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amended except in a subsequent writing signed by the party against whom
enforcement is sought.
e. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and to the benefit of, and
be enforceable by, the parties and their respective legal representatives, permitted
successors, and assigns.
f. Waiver. City may waive all or any portion of damages without prejudicing its
rights under this Agreement.
g. Severability. Should any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement be
determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable in any respect, the validity,
legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this agreement shall not
in any way be impaired or affected.
h. Venue. The parties agree that, for purposes of any dispute in connection with this
Agreement, the Muskegon County District or Circuit Court shall have exclusive
personal and subject matter jurisdiction and venue.
i, Survival. All representations, warranties, and covenants in this Agreement shall
survive the signing of this Agreement.
j. Written Clarification. In the event that there are inconsistencies within the
Agreement, the Contractor shall immediately notify the City, in writing, for a
determination, interpretation, clarification and/or prioritization of the
inconsistencies.
City and Contractor have executed this Agreement on the date written next to their
signatures to be effective according to the term(s) stated in this document.
Date: ,2024 CITY OF MUSKEGON
By:
Ken Johnson, Mayor
And:
Ann Meisch, Clerk
Date: 52024 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF
THE MUSKEGON LAKESHORE
By:
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