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ADOPTED
DOC ID: 5342
THIS 1S TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2009-819 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
OCTOBER 6, 2009:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the 2009 Community Support Initiative Grant
Agreement between the Town of Southold and the County of Suffolk for the Town to
receive funding in connection with the Southoid Town Youth Bureau to support
recreational and social activities, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William Ruland, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Orlando, Councilman
AYES: Ruland, Orlando, Krupski Jr., Wickham, Evans, Russell
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2009 Community Support Initiative Agreement
This Agreement ("Agreement") is between the County of Suffolk ("County"), acting
through the Suffolk County Legislature ("Department"), located at William H. Rogers
Building, P.O. Box 6100, Hauppauge, New York.
and
Town of Southold ("Contractor"), having its principal place of business at P.O. Box
1179, Southold, New York
The Contractor has been designated to receive funds from the County for the project
and/or activities ("Project") described in Exhibit B, entitled "Community Support Initiative
Application", attached hereto and made part of this Agreement, sufficient funding exists in the
2009 Suffolk County Operating Budget pumuant to Procedural Motion # 24-2009.
Term of Agreement: January 1,2009 through December 31,2009.
Total Cost of Agreement: $2500.00, as set forth in Exhibit B, attached.
Terms and Conditions: Shall be as set forth in Exhibits A, Al, B, C, and D, attached hereto
and made part of this Agreement.
In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the latest date
written below,
Town of South61d
By:
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Fed. Taxpayer ID No.
County Of Suffolk
By:
William J. Lindsay, Presiding Officer
Suffolk County Legislature
Date:
Approved as to Legality:
George Nolan,
Counsel to the Legislature
By:
George Nolan
Date:
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit A
General Terms and Conditions
1. Inconsistent Provisions
2. Responsibilities and Representations of the Contractor
3. Proof of Status
4. Reports
5. Term and Termination
6. Payment Terms and Conditions
7. Accounting and Record Keeping
8. Audit Requirements
9. Agreement Subject to Appropriation of Funds
10. Insurance
11. Addresses for Notices, Claims and Reports
12. Offset of Arrears or Default
13. County Documents, Confidentiality
14. No implied Waiver
15. Non-Discrimination in Services
16. Nonsectarian Declaration
17. Independent Contractor
18. No Intended Third Party Beneficiaries
19. Qualifications and Licenses
20. No Assignment
21. Indemnification
22. Federal Copyright Act
23. Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Materials, Supplies
24. Venue and Governing Law
25. Severability
26. Merger: No Oral Changes
27. Information Access
28. Set-Off Rights
29. Conflict of Interest
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Exhibit A1
Suffolk County Legislative Requirements
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Living Wage Law
Use of County Resoumes to Interfere with Collective Bargaining Activities
Local Law No. 26-2003
Lawful Hiring of Employees Law
Gratuities
Prohibition Against Contracting with Corporations that Reincorporate Overseas
Child Sexual Abuse Reporting Policy
Non Responsible Bidder
Use of Funds in Prosecution of Civil Actions Prohibited
Suffolk County Local Laws Website Address
Exhibit B
Suffolk County Community Support Initiative Application
Program Budget Explanation of Costs
Exhibit C
I. Suffolk County Living Wage Requirements
"Suffolk County Living Wage Requirements Exhibit" (LW1, LW38, LW-4 &
LW,5 or I~W 42).
II.
Union Organizing Certification/Declaration - Subject to Audit
rev. 6/05 Form LO1 (consists of 2 pages)
III.
Suffolk County Department of Labor Notice of Application to Certify
Compliance with Federal Law With Respect to Lawful Hiring of
Employees - Form LHE-1 and LHE-2 or LHE 10
(LHE-2 requires signature and notarization)
'Exhibit D
Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") status determination letter "501(c)(3)"
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Exhibit A
General Terms and Conditions
WHEREAS, Community Support Initiative funding has been appropriated to support not-
for-profit agencies for services including, but not limited to, supplementation of County
services for: breast health education and outreach, veterans programs, hospices, senior
citizen and youth programs, domestic violence programs, food pantry services, other
health and safety programs, and for economic development and revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, having mutual interests and purposes in appropriate
programs and projects intended to have a demonstrated public benefit and in
furtherance of the education, welfare and enjoyment of the people of Suffolk County;
and
WHEREAS, the Contractor has been designated to receive funds from the County in
support of the project and/or activities (the "Project') described in Exhibit B, entitled
"Community Support initiative Application" and as more fully set forth in the "Program
Budget Explanation of Costs"; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature will administer this contract pursuant to Resolution No.
1054-2007;
Now, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other
valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:
1. Inconsistent Provisions
The provisions of this Exhibit A shall prevail over inconsistent provisions of any
other Exhibit and over any other document not specifically referred to in this
Agreement or made a part thereof by this Agreement or by subsequent
amendment in writing and signed by both parties, except to the extent that such
provisions of Exhibit A are specifically referred to and amended, or superseded
by such Exhibit or subsequent amendments.
2. Responsibilities and Representations of the Contractor
The Contractor agrees to expend the monies made available pursuant to
this Agreement in accordance with this Agreement.
The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with this Agreement.
Changes may not be made to the Project description set forth in Exhibit B
without prior written approval of the Department. Such approval may be
granted provided that the changes are not substantive and do not alter the
scope and intent of basic elements of the Project.
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The Contractor represents that it is a duly organized and validly existing
not-for-profit corporation under the laws of the State of New York, that it
has provided documentation of such to the Department, and that it has all
requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement.
The Contractor represents that this Agreement has been executed by the
Contractor in such manner and form as to comply with all applicable laws
to make this Agreement a valid and legally binding act and agreement of
the Contractor.
The Contractor represents that there is no action, proceeding or
investigation now pending, nor any basis therefore, known or believed to
exist by the Contractor, which (i) questions the validity of this Agreement,
or any action taken or to be taken under it, or (ii) is likely to result in any
material adverse change in the authority, property, assets, liabilities,
conditions (financial or otherwise) of the Contractor which would materially
and substantially impair the Contractor's ability to perform any of the
obligations imposed upon the Contractor by this Agreement.
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The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws and ordinances.
TO the extent applicable, the Contractor specifically represents and
warrants that it has and shall possess, and that, to the extend applicable,
its employees, agents and subcontractors have and shall possess, the
required education, knowledge, experience and character necessary to
qualify them individually for the particular duties they perform and that the
Contractor has and shall have, and, to the extent applicable, its
employees, agents and subcontractors have and shall have, all required
authorization(s), certificate(s), certification(s), registration(s), license(s),
permits(s) or other approval(s) required by the State, County or local
authorities for the services provided in accordance with this Agreement.
Proof of Status
The Contractor must submit proof of its status as a nonprofit organization and its
tax exempt status under Title 26 Internal Revenue Code §501, including full
disclosure of the names of all governors, trustees, and/or board members of the
organization. The Contractor shall submit, and supplement as changes occur, a
complete list of the names and addresses of each and every officer or other
person authorized to execute contracts or sign vouchers for the organization.
Reports
The Contractor shall be responsible for issuing reports to the Department, as
may be requested by the Department, both orally and in writing, from time to
time, regarding the status and progress of activities to be performed under this
Agreement.
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and Termination
The term of this Agreement shall be as set forth on the first page hereof,
unless sooner terminated as provided below.
This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in writing by the
County in the event of failure by the Contractor to fulfill its obligations
under this Agreement; provided that no such termination shall be effective
unless the Contractor is given five (5) calendar days' written notice of
intent to terminate ("Notice of Intent to Terminate"), delivered in
accordance with paragraph 11 of this Agreement. During such five (5) day
period, Contractor shall be given an opportunity for consultation with the
County and an opportunity to cure failures of its obligations prior to
termination. In the event the Contractor has not cured all failures of its
obligations to the satisfaction of the County by the end of the five (5) day
period, the County may issue a written "Termination Notice," effective
immediately.
If the Contractor becomes bankrupt or insolvent or falsifies its records or
reports, or misuses its funds from any soume, the County may terminate
this Agreement in whole or with respect to any identifiable part of the
Project, effective immediately, or, at its option, effective at a later date
specified in the notice of such termination to the Contractor.
A failure 'to maintain the amount and types of insurance required by this
Agreement may result in immediate termination of this Agreement, in the
sole discretion of the County.
Failure to comply with federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations, or
County policies or directives, may result in immediate termination of this
Agreement, in the sole discretion of the County.
An emergency or other condition involving possible loss of life, threat to
health and safety, destruction of property or other condition deemed to be
dangerous, in the sole discretion of the County, may result in immediate
termination of this Agreement, in whole or with respect to any identifiable
part of the project, in the sole discretion of the County.
If the County shall deem it in its best interest to terminate this Agreement
in whole or with respect to any identifiable part of the Project, it shall have
the right to do so by giving not less than thirty (30) days prior written
'q'ermination Notice" to the Contractor. In such event, the County shall
pay the Contractor for the services rendered through the date of
termination.
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Upon receiving a Termination Notice, the Contractor shall promptly
discontinue all services affected unless otherwise directed by the
Termination Notice.
The County shall be released from any and' all responsibilities and
obligations arising from the services provided in accordance with this
Agreement, effective as of the date of termination, but the County shall be
responsible for payment of all claims for services provided and costs
incurred by the Contractor prior to termination of this Agreement, that are
pursuant to, and after the Contractor's compliance with, the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
Payment Terms and Conditions
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The Contractor shall prepare and present a claim form supplied by the
County and approved for payment by the County ("Suffolk County
Payment Voucher"). Claims shall be documented by sufficient, competent
and evidential matter. Payment by the County will be made within thi.rty
(30) days after approval by the Comptroller of the County of Suffolk.
The Contractor agrees that it shall be entitled to no more than the amount
set forth on page one of this Agreement as the "Total Cost of the
Agreement", for the completion of all work, labor, services and or
pumhases contemplated in this Agreement.
The charges payable to the Contractor under this Agreement are
exclusive of federal, state and local taxes, the County being a municipality
exempt from payment of such taxes.
The acceptance by the Contractor of payment of all billings made on the
final approved Suffolk County Payment Voucher under this Agreement
shall operate as and shall be a release to the County from all claims and
liability to the Contractor, its successors, legal representatives and
assigns, for services rendered under this Agreement.
Accounting and Record Keeping
The Contractor agrees to maintain accounts, records, documents, and
other evidence and accounting procedures and practices which sufficiently
and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature expended in
the performance of the Agreement in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and as may be promulgated by the Suffolk County
Department of Audit and Control and any financial directives promulgated
by the Department.
Federal, State and/or County auditors and any persons duly authorized by
the County shall have full access and the right to examine the accounts,
records and documents relevant to this Agreement.
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8. Audit Requirements
All payments made under this Agreement are subject to audit by the Suffolk
County Comptroller pursuant to Article V of the Suffolk County Charter. If the
Contractor fails to fully cooperate with an audit by the Comptroller, the County
shall have the right to suspend or partially withhold payments or require the
repayment of amounts paid under this Agreement or under any other agreement
between the parties until such cooperation is forthcoming. If the audit discloses
overpayments by the County to the Contractor, within thirty (30) days after the
issuance of an official audit report by the Comptroller or his duly designated
representatives, the Contractor shall repay the amount of such overpayment by
check to the order of the Suffolk County Treasurer or shall submit a proposed
plan of repayment to the Comptroller. If there is no response as specified herein,
or if satisfactory repayments are not made, the County may recoup
overpayments from any amounts due or becoming due to the Contractor from the
County under this Agreement or otherwise. The provisions of this paragraph shall
survive the expiration or termination of the Agreement.
9. Agreement Subject to Appropriation of Funds
This Agreement is subject to the amount of funds appropriated and any
subsequent modifications thereof by the Suffolk County Legislature, and no
liability shall be incurred by the County under this Agreement beyond the amount
of funds appropriated by the Legislature for the Project covered by this
Agreement.
Approval of this contract shall not be construed to obligate the County to renew
this contract or provide funding to the Contractor after the term of this contract.
10. Insurance
The Contractor agrees to procure, pay the entire premium for and
maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, insurance in amounts and
types specified by the County. The Contractor agrees to require that all of
its subcontractors, in connection with work performed for the Contractor
related to this Agreement, procure, pay the entire premium for and
maintain throughout the term of this Agreement insurance in amounts and
types equal to that specified by the County for the Contractor. Unless
otherwise specified by the County and agreed to by the Contractor, in
writing, such insurance shall be as follows:
Commemial General Liability insurance, including contractual
liability coverage, in an amount not less than One Million DOllars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence for bodily injury and One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence for property damage.
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Automobile Liability insurance (if any vehicles are used by the
Contractor in the performance of this Agreement) in an amount not
less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) per
person, per accident, for bodily injury and not less than One
Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) for property damage per
occurrence.
iii.
Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance in
compliance with all applicable New York State laws and regulations
and Disability Benefits insurance, if required by law. Contractor
shall furnish to the County, prior to its execution of this Agreement,
the documentation required by the State of New York Workers'
Compensation Board of coverage or exemption from coverage
pursuant to §§57 and 220 of the Workers' Compensation Law. In
accordance with General Municipal Law § 108, this Agreement
shall be void and of no effect unless the Contractor shall provide
and maintain coverage during the term of this Agreement for the
benefit of such employees as are required to be covered by the
provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law.
All policies providing such coverage shall be issued by insurance
companies with an A.M. Best rating of A- or better.
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The Contractor shall furnish to the County a certificate of insurance for
each such policy of insurance and upon request, a true and certified
original copy of each such policy, evidencing compliance with the
aforesaid insurance requirements. In the case of commemial general
liability insurance, the County of Suffolk shall be named as an additional
insured and the Contractor shall furnish a certificate and endorsement
page evidencing the County's status as an additional insured on said
policy.
All such certificates and other evidence of insurance shall provide for the
County of Suffolk to be notified in writing thirty (30) days prior to any
cancellation, nonrenewal or material change in said policies. Such
Declaration Pages, certificates, policies and other evidence of insurance
and notices shall be mailed to the Department at its address set forth in
the paragraph entitled "Notices and Contact Persons" or at such other
address of which the County shall have given the Contractor notice in
writing.
If the Contractor is a town or other municipal corporation and has a self-
insurance program under which it acts as a self-insurer for any of such
required coverage, it may provide self-funded coverage and certificates or
other evidence of such self-insurance in lieu of insurance issued by
insurance companies.
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In the event the Contractor shall fail to provide the certificates of insurance
or to maintain any insurance required by this Agreement, the County may,
but shall not be required to, obtain such policies and deduct the cost
thereof from payments due Contractor under this Agreement or any other
agreement between the County and Contractor.
11. Addresses for Notices, Claims and Reports
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Notices, Relating to Payments, Reports, Insurance or Other
Submissions.
Any communication, notice, claim for payment, report, insurance, or other
submission necessary or required to be made by the parties regarding this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be given to the County or the Contractor
or their designated representative at the following addresses or at such other
address that may be specified in writing by the parties and must be delivered as
follows:
For the Department:
By First Class and Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
in Postpaid Envelope, or by Courier Service, or fax or by email
Michael Cavanagh
Suffolk County Legislature
William H. Rogers Building
P. O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099
and
For the Contractor:
By First Class and Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
in Postpaid Envelope, or by Courier Service, or fax or by email
At the address set forth on page one of this Agreement, attention of the
person who executed this Agreement or such other designee as the
parties may agree in writing.
Notices Relating to Termination and/or Litigation
In the event the Contractor receives a notice or claim or becomes a party
(plaintiff, petitioner, defendant, respondent, third party comPlainant, third
party defendant) to a lawsuit or any legal proceeding related to this
Agreement, the Contractor shall immediately deliver to the County, at the
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addresses set forth below, copies of all papers filed by or against the
Contractor.
Any communication or notice regarding termination shall be in writing and
shall be given to the County or the Contractor or their designated
representative at the following addresses or at such other addresses that
may be specified in writing by the parties and must be delivered as
follows:
For the County:
By First Class and Certified.. Mail, Return Receipt' Requested, in
Postpaid Envelope, or by Nationally Recognized Cour~er Service, or
Personally and by First Class Mail
George Nolan
Counsel to the Legislature
Suffolk County Legislature
William H. Rogers Building
P.O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099
and
Christine Malafi, County Attorney
Suffolk County Department of Law
H. Lee Dennison Building
100 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, New York 11788
and
For the Contractor:
By First Class and Certified Mail in Postpaid Envelope, or by
Nationally Recognized Courier Service, or Personally and by First
Class Mail
At the address set forth on page one of this Agreement, attention of the
person who executed this Agreement or such other designee as the
parties may agree in writing.
Notices sent under paragraphs (a) and (b) above shall be deemed to have
been duly delivered, (i) if mailed, upon the seventh business day after the
mailing thereof; or (ii) if by nationally recognized overnight courier service,
upon the first business day subsequent to the transmittal thereof; or (iii) if
personally, pursuant to New York Civil Practice Law and Rules Section
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311; or (iv) if by fax or email, upon the transmittal thereof. "Business Day"
shall be defined as any day except a Saturday, a Sunday, or any day in
which commemial banks are required or authorized to close in Suffolk
County, New York.
Each party shall give prompt written notice to the other para/ of the
appointment of successor(s) to the designated contact person(s) or his or
her designated successor(s).
12. Offset of Arrears or Default
The Contractor warrants that it is not, and shall not be during the term of this
Agreement, in arrears to the County for taxes or upon debt or contract and is not,
and shall not be during the term of this Agreement, in default as surety,
contractor or otherwise on any obligation to the County. The Contractor agrees
that the County may withhold the amount of any such arrearage or default from
amounts payable to the Contractor under this Agreement.
13. County Documents, Confidentiality
Any records, reports or other documents of the County (if any) or any of its
Departments or agencies used by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement or
any documents created as a part of this Agreement shall remain the property of
the County and shall be kept confidential in accordance with applicable laws,
rules and regulations.
14. No Implied Waiver
No waiver shall be inferred from any failure or forbearance of the County to
enforce any provision of this Agreement in any particular instance or instances,
but the same shall otherwise remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any
such failure or forbearance.
15. Non-Discrimination in Services
During the performance of this Agreement:
The Contractor shall not, on the grounds of race, creed, color, national
origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status or marital
status:
deny any individual any services or other benefits provided
pursuant to this Agreement; or
ii.
provide any services or other benefits to an individual that are
different, or are provided in a different manner from those provided
to others pursuant to this Agreement; or
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iii.
subject an individual to segregation or separate treatment in any
matter related to the individual's receipt of any service(s) or other
benefits provided pursuant to this Agreement; or
iv.
restrict an individual in any way in the enjoyment of any advantage
or privilege enjoyed by others receiving any services or other
benefits provided pursuant to this Agreement; or
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treat an individual differently from others in determining whether or
not the individual satisfies any eligibility or other requirements or
condition which individuals must meet in order to receive any aid,
care, services(s) or other benefits provided pursuant to this
Agreement.
The Contractor shall not utilize criteria or methods of administration which
have the effect.of subjecting individuals to discrimination because of their
race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation,
military status, marital status, or have the effect of defeating or
substantially impairing accomplishment of the objectives of this Agreement
in respect to individuals of a particular race, creed, color, national origin,
sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, in
determining:
i. the types of service(s) or other benefits to be provided, or
ii.
the class of individuals to whom, or the situation in which, such
service(s) or other benefits will be provided, or
iii.
the class of individuals to be afforded an opportunity to receive
services.
16. Nonsectarian Declaration
The Contractor agrees that all services performed under this Agreement are
secular in nature, that no funds received pursuant to this Agreement shall be
used for sectarian purposes or to further the advancement of any religion, and
that no services performed under this Project shall discriminate on the basis of
religious belief. Furthermore, the Contractor agrees that all project services are
and shall be available to all eligible individuals regardless of religious belief or ·
affiliation.
17. Independent Contractor
It is expressly agreed that the status of the Contractor hereunder is that of an
independent contractor. Neither the Contractor nor any person hired by the
Contractor shall be considered employees of the County for any purpose, nor
shall they hold themselves out as County employees for any purpose.
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19.
No Intended Third Party Beneficiaries
This Agreement is entered into solely for the benefit of County and Contractor.
No third Party shall be deemed a beneficiary of this Agreement, and no third
party shall have the right to make any claim or assert any right under this
Agreement.
Qualifications and Licenses
The Contractor specifically represents and warrants that it has and shall possess
and that to the extent applicable, its employees, agents and subcontractors have
and shall possess the required education, knowledge, experience and character
necessary to qualify them individually for the particular duties they perform and
that the Contractor has and shall have, and, to the extent applicable, its
employees, agents and subcontractors have and shall have, all required
authorizations, certificates, certifications, registrations, licenses, permits or other
approvals required by Federal, State, County or local authorities for the Project.
20. No Assignment
The Contractor shall not assign, transfer, convey, pledge, sublet or otherwise
dispose of this ^greement, or any of its right, title or interest therein, or its power
to execute this Agreement, or assign all or any portion of the monies that may be
due or become due to the Contractor under the terms of this Agreement, to any
other person or corporation, without the prior consent in writing of the County.
Any attempt to do any of the foregoing without such consent shall be void and of
no effect.
21. Indemnification
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The Contractor agrees that it shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the
County and its officers, officials, employees, contractors, agents and other
persons from and against all liabilities, fines, penalties, actions, damages, claims,
demands, judgments, losses, costs, expenses, suits or actions and reasonable
attorneys' fees, arising out of the acts or omissions or the negligence of the
Contractor in connections with the services described or referred to in this
Agreement. The Contractor shall defend the County and its officers, officials,
employees, contractors, agents and other persons in any suit, including appeals,
or at the County's option, pay reasonable attorney's fees for defense of any such
suit arising out of the acts or omissions or negligence of the Contractor, its
officers, officials, employees, subcontractors or agents, if any, in connection with
the services described or referred to in this Agreement.
Federal Copyright Act
The Contractor hereby represents and warrants that the Contractor, will not
infringe upon any copyrighted work or matedal in accordance with the Federal
Copyright Act during the performance of this Contract. Furthermore, the
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Contractor agrees that it shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the County
and its officers, officials, employees, contractors, agents and other persons from
and against all liabilities, fines, penalties, actions, damages, claims, demands,
judgments, losses, costs, expenses, suits or actions and reasonable attorney's
fees, arising out of the acts or omissions or the negligence of the Contractor in
connection with the services described or referred to in this Agreement. The
Contractor shall defend the County and its officers, officials, employees,
contractors, agents and other persons in any suit, including appeals, or,. at the
County's option, pay reasonable attorney's fees for defense of any such suit
arising out of the acts or omissions or negligence of the Contractor, its officers,
officials, employees, subcontractors, lessees, licensees, invitees or agents, if
any, in connection with the services described or referred to in this Agreement.
23. Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Materials, Supplies
a. Proprietary Interest of County
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The County shall retain a proprietary interest in all furniture, removable
fixtures, equipment, materials or supplies purchased or obtained by the
Contractor and paid for or reimbursed to the Contractor pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement or any prior agreement. Upon the termination of
this Agreement, or of any renewal thereof, the discontinuance of the
business of the Contractor, the failure of the Contractor to comply with the
terms of this Agreement, the bankruptcy of the Contractor, an assignment
for the benefit of its creditors, or the failure of the Contractor to satisfy any
judgment against it within thirty (30)days of filing, the County shall have
the right to take title to and possession of all such furniture, removable
fixtures, equipment, materials and supplies, and the same shall thereupon
become the property of the County without any claim for reimbursement
on the part of the Contractor. As directed by the County, the Contractor
shall attach identifying labels on all furniture, removable fixtures and
equipment indicating the proprietary interest of the County.
Protection of Property in Contractor's Custody
The Contractor shall maintain vigilance and take all reasonable
precautions to protect the furniture, fixtures, equipment, material or
supplies in its custody against damage or loss by fire, burglary, theft,
disappearance, vandalism or misuse. In the event of burglary, theft,
vandalism or disappearance of any item of furniture, fixtures, equipment,
material or supplies, the Contractor shall immediately notify the police and
make a record thereof, including a record of the results of any
investigation which may be made thereon. In the event of loss of or
damage to any item of furniture, fixtures, equipment, materials or supplies
from any cause, the Contractor shall immediately send the County a
detailed written report thereon.
Disposition of Property in Contractor's Custody
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Upon termination of the County's funding of the Project covered by this
Agreement or by any renewal hereof, or at any other time that the County
may direct, the Contractor shall make access available and render all
necessary assistance for physical removal by the County or its designee
of any or all furniture, removable fixtures, equipment, materials or supplies
in the Contractor's custody in which the County has a proprietary interest,
in the same condition as such property was received by the Contractor,
reasonable wear and tear excepted. Any disposition, settlements or
adjustments connected with such property shall be in accordance with the
rules and regulations of the County and the State of New York.
24. Venue and Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of New York without regard to conflict of laws. Venues shall be
designated in Suffolk County, New York or the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of New York.
25. Severability
26.
28.
It is expressly agreed that if any term or provision of this Agreement, or the
application thereof to any person or cimumstance, shall be held invalid or
unenfomeable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application
of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to
which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and every
other term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and shall be enforced to
the fullest extent permitted by law.
Merger; No Oral Changes
It is expressly agreed that this Agreement represents the entire agreement of
both parties, that all previous understandings are merged in this Agreement. No
modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless written in the form of an
Amendment and executed by both parties.
Information Access
Subject to any applicable provisions of law or regulations, the Department shall
not be denied access to any information, records, or reports that are within the
purview of this Agreement.
Set-Off Rights
The County shall have all of its common law, equitable, and statutory rights of
set-off. These rights shall include, but not be limited to, the County's option to
withhold, for the purposes of set-off, any moneys due to the Contractor under this
contract up to any amounts due and owing to the County with regard to this
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contract and/or any other contract with any County department or agency,
including any contract for a term commencing prior to the term of this contract,
plus any amounts due and owing to the County for any other reason including,
without limitation, tax delinquencies, fee delinquencies or monetary penalties
relative thereto. The County shall exemise its set-off rights in accordance with
normal County practices including, in cases of set-off pursuant to an audit, the
finalization of such audit by the County agency, its representatives, or the County
Comptroller, and only after legal consultation with the County Attorney.
29. Conflicts of Interest
30.
The Contractor agrees that it will not during the term of.this Agreement
engage in any activity that is contrary to and/or in conflict with the goals
and purposes of the County.
The Contractor is charged with the duty to disclose to the County the
existence of any such adverse interests, whether existing or potential. This
duty shall continue so long as the Contractor is retained on behalf of the
County. The determination as to whether or when a conflict exists or may
potentially exist shall ultimately be made by the County Attomey after full
disclosure is obtained.
The Contractor hereby certifies that it has read and is familiar with Section A5-7
of the Suffolk County Administrative Code and is exempt from its requirements
as the Contractor is a not-for-profit corporation.
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Exhibit A1
Suffolk County Leqislative Requirements
1. Living Wage Law
This Agreement is subject to the Living Wage Law of the County of Suffolk. The
law requires that, unless specific exemptions apply all employers (as defined)
under service contracts and recipients of County financial assistance, (as
defined) shall provide payment of a minimum wage to employees as set forth in
the Living Wage Law. Such rate shall be adjusted annually pursuant to the terms
of the Suffolk County Living Wage Law of the County of Suffolk. Under the
provisions of the Living Wage Law, the County shall have the authority, under
appropriate cimumstances, to terminate this Agreement and to seek other
remedies as set forth therein, for violations of this Law;
The Contractor represents and warrants that it has read and shall comply with
the requirements of Suffolk County Code Chapter 347, Suffolk County Local Law
No. 12-2001, the Living Wage Law.
Required Forms:
Suffolk County Living Wage Form LW-1; entitled "Suffolk
County Department of Labor - Living Wage Unit Notice of
Application for County Compensation (Contract)"
Suffolk County Living Wage Form LW-38; entitled "Suffolk
County Department of Labor - Living Wage Unit Living
Wage Certification/Declaration - Subject To Audit"
or
Suffolk County Living Wage Form LW-42, entitled "Suffolk
County Depaf[ment of Labor Volunteer Not-for-Profit
Paperwork Reduction Requirements with respect to Living
Wage Law".
Use of County Resources to Interfere with Collective Bargaining Activities
Local Law No. 26-2003
The Contractor represents and warrants that it has read and is familiar with the
requirements of Chapter 466, Article I of the Suffolk County Local Laws, "Use of
County Resources to Interfere with Collective Bargaining Activities". County
Contractors (as defined) shall comply with all requirements of Local Law No. 26-
2003 including the following prohibitions:
a. The Contractor shall not use County funds to assist, promote, or deter union
organizing.
b. No County funds shall be used to reimburse the Contractor for any costs
incurred to assist, promote, or deter union organizing.
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c. The County of Suffolk shall not use County funds to assist, promote, or
deter union organizing.
No employer shall use County property to hold a meeting with employees or
supervisors if the purpose of such meeting is to assist, promote, or deter
union organizing.
If Contractor services are performed on County property the Contractor must
adopt a reasonable access agreement, a neutrality agreement, fair
communication agreement, nonintimidation agreement and a majority
authorization card agreement.
If Contractor services are for the provision of human services and such services
are not to be performed on County property, the Contractor must adopt, at the
least, a neutrality agreement.
Under the provisions of Local Law No. 26-2003, the County shall have the
authority, under appropriate cimumstances, to terminate this Agreement and to
seek other remedies as set forth therein, for violations of this Law.
Required Form:
Suffolk County Labor Law Form DOL-LO1; entitled "Suffolk
County Department of Labor - Labor Mediation Unit Union
Organizing Certification/Declaration - Subject to Audit"
Lawful Hiring of Employees Law
This Agreement is subject to the Lawful Hiring of Employees Law of the County
of Suffolk (Local Law 52-2006). It provides that all covered employers, (as
defined), and the owners thereof, as the case may be, that are recipients of
compensation from the County through any grant, loan, subsidy, funding,
appropriation, payment, tax incentive, contract, subcontract, license agreement,
lease or other financial compensation agreement issued by the County or an
awarding agency, where such compensation is one hundred pement (100%)
funded by the County, shall submit a completed sworn affidavit (under penalty of
perjury), the form of which is attached, certifying that they have complied, in good
faith, with the requirements of Title 8 of the United States Code Section 1324a
with respect to the hiring of covered employees (as defined) and with respect to
the alien and nationality status of the owners thereof. The affidavit shall be
executed by an authorJzed representative of the covered employer or owner, as
the case may be; shall be part of any executed contract, subcontract, license
agreement, lease or other financial compensation agreement with the County;
and shall be made available to the public upon request.
All contractors and subcontractors (as defined) of covered employers, and the
owners thereof, as the case may be, that are assigned to perform work in
connection with a County contract, subcontract, license agreement, lease or
other financial compensation agreement issued by the County or awarding
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agency, where such compensation is one hundred pement (100%) funded by the
County, shall submit to the covered employer a completed sworn affidavit (under
penalty of perjury), the form of which is attached, certifying that they have
complied, in good faith, with the requirements of Title 8 of the United States Code
Section 1324a with respect to the hiring of covered employees and with respect
to the alien and nationality status of the owners thereof, as the case may be.
The affidavit shall be executed by an authorized representative of the contractor,
subcontractor, or owner, as the case may be; shall be part of any executed
contract, subcontract, license agreement, lease or other financial compensation
agreement between the covered employer and the County; and shall be made
available to the public upon request.
An updated affidavit shall be submitted by each such employer, owner,
contractor and subcontractor no later than January 1 of each year for the
duration of any contract and upon the renewal or amendment of the contract, and
whenever a new contractor or subcontractor is hired under the terms of the
contract.
The Contractor acknowledges that such filings are a material, contractual and
statutory duty and that the failure to file any such statement shall constitute a
material breach of this agreement.
Under the provisions of the Lawful Hiring of Employees Law, the County shall
have the authority to terminate this Agreement for violations of this Law and to
seek other remedies available under the law.
The Contractor represents and warrants that it has read, is in compliance with,
and shall comply with the requirements of Suffolk County Code Chapter 234,
Suffolk County Local Law No. 52-2006, the Lawful Hiring of Employees Law.
Required Forms:
Suffolk County Lawful Hiring of Employees Law Form LHE-
1; entitled "Suffolk County Department of Labor --"Notice Of
Application To Certify Compliance With Federal Law (8
U.S.C. SECTION 1324a) With Respect To Lawful Hiring of
Employees"
"Affidavit of Compliance with the Requirements of 8 U.S.C.
Section 1324a with Respect To Lawful Hiring of
Employees" Form LHE-2.
or
Suffolk County Department of Labor Form LHE-10, entitled
"Volunteer Not-for-Profit Paper Reduction Requirements with
Respect to Lawful Hiring of Employees"
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4. Gratuities
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The Contractor represents and warrants that it has not offered or given any
gratuity to any official, employee or agent of Suffolk County or New York State or
of any political party, with the purpose or intent of securing an agreement or
securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or amending of an
agreement or the making of any determinations with respect to the performance
of an agreement, and that the signer of this Agreement has read and is familiar
with the provisions of Local Law No. 32-1980 of Suffolk County (Chapter 386 of
the Suffolk County Code).
Prohibition Against Contracting with Corporations that Reincorporate
Overseas
The Contractor represents that it is in compliance with Suffolk County
Administrative Code Article IV, §§A4-13 and A4-14, found in Suffolk County
Local Law No. 20-2004, entitled "A Local Law To Amend Local Law No. 5-1993,
To Prohibit The County of Suffolk From Contracting With Corporations That
Reincorporate Overseas." Such law provides that no contract for consulting
services or goods and services shall be awarded by the County to a business
previously incorporated within the U.S.A. that has reincorporated outside the
U.S.A.
Child Sexual Abuse Reporting Policy
The Contractor agrees to comply with Chapter 577, Article IV, of the Suffolk
County Code, entitled "Child Sexual Abuse Reporting Policy", as now in effect or
amended hereafter or of any other Suffolk County Local Law that may become
applicable during the term of this Agreement with regard to child sexual abuse
reporting policy.
Non Responsible Bidder
The Contractor represents and warrants that it has read and is familiar with the
provisions of Suffolk County Code Chapter 143, Article II, §§143-5 through 143-
9. Upon signing this Agreement the Contractor certifies that he, she, it, or they
have not been convicted of a criminal offense within the last ten (10) years. The
term "conviction" shall mean a finding of guilty after a trial or a plea of guilty to an
offense covered under the provision of Section 143-5 of the Suffolk County Code
under "Nonrasponsible Bidder."
Use of Funds in Prosecution of Civil Actions Prohibited
Pursuant to the Suffolk County Code Section §590-3, the Contractor represents
that it shall not use any of the moneys received under this Agreement, either
directly or indirectly, in connection with the prosecution of any civil action against
the County of Suffolk or any of its programs, funded by the County, in part or in
whole, in any jurisdiction or any judicial or administrative forum.
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8. Suffolk County Local Laws Website Address
Suffolk County Local Laws, Rules and Regulations can be found on the Suffolk
County website at http://www.co.suffolk.ny, us>. Click on "Laws of Suffolk County"
under "Suffolk County Links".
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Suffolk County, New York
Department of Labor
SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR- LABOR MEDIATION UNIT
UNION ORGANIZING CERTIFICATION/DECLARATION - SUBJECT TO AUDIT
If the following definition of "County Contractor" (Union Organizing Law Chapter 466-2) applies to the
contractor'sfoeneficinry's business or transaction with Suffolk County, the contractor/beneficiary must complete Sections I,
III, and IV below. If the following definitions do not apply, the contractor/beneficiary must complete Secllons II, III and IV
below. Completed forms must be submitted to the awarding agency.
County Contractor: "Any employer that receives more than $50,000 in County funds for supplying goods or services pursuant to a
written contract with the County of Suffolk or any of its agencies; pursuant to a Suffolk County grant; pursuant to a Suffolk County
program; pursuant to a Suffolk County reimbursement for services provided in any calendar year; or pursuant to a subcontract with
an~/of the above." ~
Section I ~
~ The Union Organizing Law applies to this contract. I/we hereby agree to comply with all the provisions of Suffolk
I ~'~ I Coup. ty Local Law No. 26-2003, the Suffolk County Union Organizing Law (the law) and, as to the goods and/or
~ services that are the subject of the contract with the County of Suffolk shall not use County funds to assist, promote,
Check if or deter union organizing (Chapter 466-3 A), nor seek reimbursement from the County for costs i,ncurred to assist,
Applicable promote, or deter union organizing. (Chapter 466-3 B)
I/we further agree to take all action necessary to ensure that County funds are not Used tO assist, promoto, or deter
union organizing. (Chapter 466-3 H) .... ~
I/we further agree that I/we will not use County property to hold meetings to assist, promote, or
deter union organizing. (Chapter 466-3E)
I/we further agree that if any expenditures or costs incurred to assist, promote, or deter union organizing are made,
I/we shall maintain records sufficient to show that no County funds were used for those expenditures and, as
applicable, that no reimbursement from County funds has bean sought for such costs. I/we agree that such records
shall be made available to the pertinent County agency or authority, the County Comptroller, or the County
Department of Law upon request. (Chapter 466-3 I)
I/we further affirm to the following as to the goods and/or services that are the subject of the contract with the
County of Suffolk:
,, I/we will not express to employees any false or misleading information that is intended to influence the
determination of employee preferences regarding union representation;
· I/we will not coerce or intimidate employees, explicitly or implicitly, in selecting or not selecting a bargaining
representative;
IJwe will not require an employee, individually or in a group, to attend a meeting or an event that is intended to
influence his or her decision in selecting or not selecting a bargaining representative;
· I/we understand my/our obligation to limit disruptions caused by prereengnitien labor disputes through the
adoption of noncenfrontatiunal procedures for the resolution of prereeognitien labor disputes with employees
engaged in the production of goods or the rendering of services for the County; and
· I/we have or will adopt any or all of the above-referenced procedures, or their functional equivalent, to ensure
the eiticient, timely, and quality provision of goods and services to the County. I/we shall include a list of said
procedures in such certification.
Section II
The Union Organizing Law does not apply to this contract for the following reason(s):
Check if
Applicable
DOL-LO 1 (3/5/08)
Suffolk County, New York
Department of Labor
Section III
Conlractor Name:
Contractor Address:
Contractor Phone #:
Description of project or service:
Section IV
In the event any part of the Union Organizing Law, Chapter 466 of the Laws of Suffolk County, is found by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be preempted by federal and/or state law, this cartification/declaration shall be void ab initio.
Section V
I declare under pe~ty of perjury under the Laws of the State of New York that the Undersigned iS authorized to provide this
Authorized Signature Date t/ 04
Print Name and Ti~tie of Adthl)~ed Representative ~r
DOL-LO1 (3/5/08)
MARTIN D. FINNEGAN
TOWN ATTORNEY
martin, finnegan@town, southold.ny.us
JENNIFER ANDALORO
ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY
jennifer.andaloro@town.southold.ny.us
LORI M. HULSE
ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY
lori.hulse@town.southold.ny.us
SCO'I'r A. RUSSELL
Supervisor
Town Hall Annex, 54375 Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Telephone (631) 765-1939
Facsimile (631) 765-6639
OFFICE OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
RECEIVED
October 27, 2009
Mr. Michael D. Cavanagh
Aide to the Presiding Officer
Suffolk County Legislature
William H. Rogem Legislature Building
P.O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099
OCT 3 0
Southold Town Clerk
Re:
2009 Community Support Initiative Agreement
Town of Southold Youth Bureau Program
Dear Mr. Cavanagh:
Pursuant to your letter to Phillip Beltz dated September 18, 2009, I am enclosing
three counterparts of the Agreement, all of which have been signed by Supervisor
Russell, in connection with the referenced matter. In addition, I am also enclosing three
counterparts of the completed and executed Union Organizing Certification. We would
appreciate your forwarding to the undersigned a fully executed, original Agreement for
our records,
If you have any questions regarding the enclosed, please do not hesitate to call
me. Thank you for your attention.
Very truly yours,
Secretary to the Town Attorney
Ilk
Enclosures /
cc: Ms. Elizabeth Neville, Town Clerk (w/encls.)
Mr. Phillip Beltz, Town of Southold Youth Bureau Director (w/encls.)
Mr. John Cushman, Comptroller (w/encls.)