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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13899 (Financial Reporting Services)RESOLUTION NO. 13899 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VAVRINEK, TRINE, DAY& CO. FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING SERVICES WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael's finance department has two authorized professional staff who provide the central accounting and financial reporting function for the City; and WHEREAS, the senior accountant position has been vacant since February 9, 2015 and attempts since that time to fill the position have been unsuccessful; and WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael's Finance Department has previous, positive experience with and results from the use of professional, accounting staff from the firm Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co. when staffing gaps existed in past years; and WHEREAS, staff has used the services of Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co. on a limited basis since January 2015, in anticipation of the senior accountant vacancy, and recommends continued use of these services. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute an Agreement between the City of San Rafael and Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co. for accounting and financial reporting services with a not -to -exceed amount of $60,000, including expenses, in a form approved by the City Attorney's Office and effective upon contract execution. I, Esther C. Beirne, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the San Rafael City Council held on the 6`h day of April, 2015, by the following vote to wit: AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin and Mayor Phillips NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: McCullough G . R -e -e R."4 ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING SERVICES This Agreement is made and entered into this b? -11 day of April, 2015, by and between the CITY OF SAN RAFAEL (hereinafter "CITY"), and VAVRINEK, TRINE, DAY & CO, LLP (hereinafter "CONTRACTOR"). 1. PROJECT COORDINATION. A. CITY'S Project Manager. The Finance Director is hereby designated the PROJECT MANAGER for the CITY, and said PROJECT MANAGER shall supervise all aspects of the progress and execution of this Agreement. B. CONTRACTOR'S Project Director. CONTRACTOR shall assign a single PROJECT DIRECTOR to have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for CONTRACTOR. Joe Aguilar is hereby designated as the PROJECT DIRECTOR for CONTRACTOR. Should circumstances or conditions subsequent to the execution of this Agreement require a substitute PROJECT DIRECTOR, for any reason, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the CITY within ten (10) business days of the substitution. 2. DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall perform the duties and/or provide services as described in the attached Exhibit A. 3. DUTIES OF CITY. CITY shall cooperate with the CONTRACTOR in its perfonnance under this agreement, and pay the compensation as provided in Paragraph 4. 4. COMPENSATION. For the full performance of the services described herein by CONTRACTOR, CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR, pursuant to the schedule of CONTRACTOR'S fees which is included in attached Exhibit A, an arnount not to exceed $60,000, including expenses. Payment will be made monthly upon receipt by PROJECT MANAGER of itemized invoices submitted by CONTRACTOR. 5. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of execution through December 31, 2015. Upon written agreement of the PROJECT MANAGER and PROJECT DIRECTOR, the terns of this Agreement can be extended for an additional period of up to the earlier of 90 days, or when the not -to -exceed limit of this contract is reached. Re%. Date: 117'15 1 oRIJ,� 11..�m �a� 6. TERMINATION. A. Discretionary. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice mailed or personally delivered to the other party. B. Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon fifteen (15) days written notice mailed or personally delivered to the other party, and the notified party's failure to cure or correct the cause of the termination, to the reasonable satisfaction of the party giving such notice, within such fifteen (15) day time period. C. Effect of Termination. Upon receipt of notice of termination, neither party shall incur additional obligations under any provision of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other. D. Return of Documents. Upon termination, any and all CITY documents or materials provided to CONTRACTOR and any and all of CONTRACTOR's documents and materials prepared for or relating to the performance of its duties under this Agreement, shall be delivered to CITY as soon as possible, but not later than thirty (30) days after termination. 7. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. The written documents and materials prepared by the CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance of its duties under this Agreement, shall be the sole property of CITY. CITY may use said property for any purpose, including projects not contemplated by this Agreement. 8. INSPECTION AND AUDIT. Upon reasonable notice, CONTRACTOR shall make available to CITY, or its agent, for inspection and audit, all documents and materials maintained by CONTRACTOR in connection with its perfonnance of its duties under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall fully cooperate with CITY or its agent in any such audit or inspection. 9. ASSIGNABILITY. The parties agree that they shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the perfonnance of any of their respective obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other party, and any attempt to so assign this Agreement or any rights, duties or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect. 10. INSURANCE. A. Scope of Coverage. During the tern of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall maintain, at no expense to CITY, the following insurance policies: A commercial general liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence/two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate, for death, bodily injury, personal injury, or property damage. 2. An automobile liability (owned, non -owned, and hired vehicles) insurance policy in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence. 3. If any licensed professional performs any of the services required to be performed under this Agreement, a professional liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence/two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate, to cover any claims arising out of the CONTRACTOR's performance of services tinder this Agreement. Where CONTRACTOR is a professional not required to have a professional license, CITY reserves the right to require CONTRACTOR to provide professional liability insurance pursuant to this section. 4. If it employs any person, CONTRACTOR shall maintain worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance, as required by the State Labor Code and other applicable laws and regulations, and as necessary to protect both CONTRACTOR and CITY against all liability for injuries to CONTRACTOR's officers and employees. CONTRACTOR'S worker's compensation insurance shall be specifically endorsed to waive any right of subrogation against CITY. B. Other Insurance Requirements. The insurance coverage required of the CONTRACTOR in subparagraph A of this section above shall also meet the following requirements: 1. Except for professional liability insurance, the insurance policies shall be specifically endorsed to include the CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, as additionally named insureds under the policies. 2. The additional insured coverage under CONTRACTOR'S insurance policies shall be primary with respect to any insurance or coverage maintained by CITY and shall not call upon CITY's insurance or self-insurance coverage for any contribution. The "primary and noncontributory" coverage in CONTRACTOR'S policies shall be at least as broad as ISO form CG20 0104 13. 3. Except for professional liability insurance, the insurance policies shall include, in their text or by endorsement, coverage for contractual liability and personal injury. 4. The insurance policies shall be specifically endorsed to provide that the insurance carrier shall not cancel, terminate or otherwise modify the terms and conditions of said insurance policies except upon ten (10) days written notice to the PROJECT MANAGER. 5. If the insurance is written on a Claims Made Form, then, following termination of this Agreement, said insurance coverage shall survive for a period of not less than five years. 3 6. The insurance policies shall provide for a retroactive date of placement coinciding with the effective date of this Agreement. 7. The limits of insurance required in this Agreement may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and noncontributory basis for the benefit of CITY (if agreed to in a written contract or agreement) before CITY'S own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured. 8. It shall be a requirement under this Agreement that any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to CITY or any other additional insured party. Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be: (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the named insured; whichever is greater. C. Deductibles and SIR's. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions in CONTRACTOR's insurance policies must be declared to and approved by the PROJECT MANAGER and City Attorney, and shall not reduce the limits of liability. Policies containing any self-insured retention (SIR) provision shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the SIR may be satisfied by either the named insured or CITY or other additional insured party. At CITY's option, the deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to CITY shall be reduced or eliminated to CITY's satisfaction, or CONTRACTOR shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claims administration, attorney's fees and defense expenses. D. Proof of Insurance. CONTRACTOR shall provide to the PROJECT MANAGER or CITY'S City Attorney all of the following: (1) Certificates of Insurance evidencing the insurance coverage required in this Agreement; (2) a copy of the policy declaration page and/or endorsement page listing all policy endorsements for the commercial general liability policy, and (3) excerpts of policy language or specific endorsements evidencing the other insurance requirements set forth in this Agreement. CITY reserves the right to obtain a full certified copy of any insurance policy and endorsements from CONTRACTOR. Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise it later. The insurance shall be approved as to form and sufficiency by PROJECT MANAGER and the City Attorney. 11. INDEMNIFICATION. A. Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph B., CONTRACTOR shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, release, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and hold harmless CITY, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively, the "City Indemnitees"), from and against any claim, demand, suit, judgment, loss, liability or expense of any kind, including but not limited to attorney's fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation, (collectively "CLAIMS"), arising out of CONTRACTOR'S performance of its obligations or conduct of its operations under this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR's 2 obligations apply regardless of whether or not a liability is caused or contributed to by the active or passive negligence of the City Indemnitees. However, to the extent that liability is caused by the active negligence or willful misconduct of the City Indemnitees, the CONTRACTOR's indemnification obligation shall be reduced in proportion to the City Indemnitees' share of liability for the active negligence or willful misconduct. In addition, the acceptance or approval of the CONTRACTOR's work or work product by the CITY or any of its directors, officers or employees shall not relieve or reduce the CONTRACTOR's indemnification obligations. In the event the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from CONTRACTOR'S performance of or operations under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall provide a defense to the City Indemnitees or at CITY'S option reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in defense of such claims. B. Where the services to be provided by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement are design professional services to be performed by a design professional as that term is defined under Civil Code Section 2782.8, CONTRACTOR shall, to the fiillest extent permitted by law, indemnify, release, defend and hold harmless the City Indemnitees from and against any CLAIMS that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONTRACTOR in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such CLAIM which is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. C. The defense and indemnification obligations of this Agreement are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be limited by the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement, and shall survive the termination or completion of this Agreement for the full period of time allowed by law. 12. NONDISCRIMINATION. CONTRACTOR. shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin or disability in connection with or related to the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement. 13. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS. CONTRACTOR shall observe and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations, in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall perform all services under this Agreement in accordance with these laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. CONTRACTOR shall release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its officers, agents and employees from any and all damages, liabilities, penalties, fines and all other consequences from any noncompliance or violation of any laws, ordinances, codes or regulations. I 14. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. CITY and CONTRACTOR do not intend, by any provision of this Agreement, to create in any third party, any benefit or right owed by one party, under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, to the other party. 15. NOTICES. All notices and other cornmunications required or pennitted to be given under this Agreement, including any notice of change of address, shall be in writing and given by personal delivery, or deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed to the parties intended to be notified. Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal delivery, or if mailed, upon the date of deposit with the United States Postal Service. Notice shall be given as follows: TO CITY's Project Manager: TO CONTRACTOR's Project Director: 16. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Mark Moses, Finance Director City of San Rafael 1400 Fifth Avenue P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915-1560 Joe Aguilar Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP 2151 River Plaza Drive, Suite 308 Sacramento, CA 95833 For the purposes, and for the duration, of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents and employees shall act in the capacity of an Independent Contractor, and not as employees of the CITY. CONTRACTOR and CITY expressly intend and agree that the status of CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents and employees be that of an Independent Contractor and not that of an employee of CITY. 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT -- AMENDMENTS. A. The terms and conditions of this Agreement, all exhibits attached, and all documents expressly incorporated by reference, represent the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. B. This written Agreement shall supersede any and all prior agreements, oral or written, regarding the subject matter between the CONTRACTOR and the CITY. C. No other agreement, promise or statement, written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, shall be valid or binding, except by way of a written amendment to this Agreement. 1.1 D. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be altered or modified except by a written amendment to this Agreement signed by the CONTRACTOR and the CITY. E. If any conflicts arise between the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the terms and conditions of the attached exhibits or the documents expressly incorporated by reference, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. 18. SET-OFF AGAINST DEBTS. CONTRACTOR agrees that CITY may deduct from any payment due to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, any monies which CONTRACTOR owes CITY under any ordinance, agreement, contract or resolution for any unpaid taxes, fees, licenses, assessments, unpaid checks or other amounts. 19. WAIVERS. The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement, or of any ordinance, law or regulation, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, covenant, condition, ordinance, law or regulation, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or other teen, covenant, condition, ordinance, law or regulation. The subsequent acceptance by either party of any fee, performance, or other consideration which may become due or owing under this Agreement, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by the other party of any term, condition, covenant of this Agreement or any applicable law, ordinance or regulation. 20. COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or arising out of the performance of tlis Agreement, may recover its reasonable costs (including claims administration) and attorney's fees expended in connection with such action. 21. CITY BUSINESS LICENSE / OTHER TAXES. CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain during the duration of tlis Agreement, a CITY business license as required by the San Rafael Muricipal Code CONTRACTOR shall pay any and all state and federal taxes and any other applicable taxes. CITY shall not be required to pay for any work perforned under this Agreement, until CONTRACTOR has provided CITY with a completed Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification). 22. APPLICABLE LAW. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day, month and year first above written. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL N —NV\. X (XX' X, Ci M nager JIT1 SC ATTEST: ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ey ROBERT F. EPSTEIN, City A ornV CONTRACTOR By: ,� ... Name: o5 e k v t I ur Title: p ax- t vx4 r ur.re I wo, March 30, 2015 Attn: Mark Moses City of San Rafael 1400 Fifth Avenue San Rafael, CA 94915 Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP Certified Public Accountants Re: Financial and Accounting Services Dear Mark: This engagement letter is to update our agreement for non -audit services with the City of San Rafael (the "City"). The standards to which Vavrinek Trine Day & Co., LLP ("VTD") will conform are intended to maintain objectivity and independence for both audit work and for non -audit work with government audit clients. The standard for non -audit services for government audit clients is based on two overarching principles: ■ Auditors (VTD) should not perform management functions or make management decisions; and ■ Auditors (VTD) should not audit their own work or provide non -audit services in situations where the amounts or services involved are significant / material to the subject matter of the audit. Based upon these principles, VTD will not be considered to be independent for the purposes of performing attest work (auditing) for the City covering fiscal years 2014-15. OBJECTIVE OF ENGAGEMENT The firm of Vavrinek Trine Day & Co., LLP is available to assist you with financial consulting and accounting services covering your accounting records. Our firm is ready to begin work on this project whenever your City is ready to commence. SCOPE OF WORK Specific services to be provided follow. • Assist in preparing for interim audit work • Assist City in preparing quarterly closings and preparing quarterly financials • Assist City in preparing government -wide updates and adjustments • Assist City in drafting note disclosures for annual financial statements • Assist City in populating financial information for fiscal year ending June 2015 • Assist City in developing variance reports for analytical review at year end • Work with City staff in segregating output reports between its regular accounting software (EDEN) and its report writer software (ProSystems) • Assist the City in preparing note disclosures on pensions and other reporting changes mandated by GASB 68 • Assist with federal, state and local financial reporting. • Assist in drafting financial statements and preparing reconciling adjustments. 2151 River Plaza Drive Suite 308 Sacramento„ CA 95833 Tel 916.570.1880 Fax: 916.570.1875 www.vtdcpa com FRESNO - LAGUNA HILLS - PALO ALTO - PLEASANTON • RANCHO CUCAMONGA • RIVERSIDE - SACRAMENTO Exhibit A • We will provide accounting assistance in closing the City's books each month. • Assist the City in analyzing various balance sheet accounts, expenses and revenues. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES The work will be non -audit services as defined by Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Our work will not constitute an audit or review of transactions and should not be relied upon as such. The City is responsible for the appropriate recording and reporting of financial transactions and management decisions. Accordingly, all work will be conducted at your direction, the direction of the Director of Finance, to insure that the work meets the City's objectives. The Director of Finance will be responsible for reviewing and accepting any work product directly prepared by VTD, including any adjustments to the accounting records that may be proposed by VTD, or reports drafted by VTD during the engagement. Governmental Auditing Standards require that the City be responsible for the substantive outcomes of VTD work and be in a position in fact and appearance to make an informed judgment on the results of the non -audit services and that the City of San Rafael: • Designate a knowledge management level individual to be responsible and accountable for overseeing the non -audit services • Establishes and monitors the performance of the non -audit services to ensure that it meets management's objectives. • Makes any decisions that involve management functions related to the non -audit services and accepts full responsibility for such decisions. • Evaluates the adequacy of the services performed and any findings that result. STAFFING Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP has owners that are not licensed as certified public accountants as permitted under Section 5079 of the California Business and Professions Code. It is not anticipated that any of the non -licensee owners will be performing audit services for the agency. FEES We estimate a price of $60,000 unless otherwise agreed to by the City in writing. Invoices will be submitted monthly and are due upon receipt. Hourly rates are effective through December 31, 2015. VTD Staff Hourly Rate Partner $190 Manager $160 Accounting Supervisor $130 Senior Accountant (Nick Rosas) $95 Staff Accountant (Phuong Nguyen) $80 TERMINATION OF ENGAGEMENT The engagement may be terminated by either party without cause. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR We are an independent contractor as defined by Federal and State taxing authorities. INSURANCE We maintain current worker compensation and liability insurance policies. If this letter correctly sets forth your understanding of the terms and objectives of the engagement, please so indicate by signing in the space provided below. Agreed to by: zSignature: Joseph Aguilar Print Name Of Vavrinek Trine Day & Co., LLP Of City of San Rafael Date: Date: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT/CONTRACT COMPLETION CHECKLIST AND ROUTING SLIP Below is the process for getting your professional services agreements/contracts finalized and executed. Please attach this "Completion Checklist and Routing Slip" to the front of your contract as you circulate it for review and signatures. Please use this form for all professional services aereements/contracts (not just those requiring City Council approval). This process should occur in the order presented below. Step Responsible Description Completion Department Date 1 City Attorney Review, revise, and comment on draft March 17, agreement. 2015 2 Contracting Department Forward final agreement to contractor for October 15, their signature. Obtain at least two signed 2015 originals from contractor. 3 Contracting Department Agendize contractor -signed agreement for April 6, 2015 Council approval, if Council approval City Council necessary (as defined by City Attorney/City Approval Ordinance*). 4 City Attorney Review and approve form of agreement; March 17, bonds, and insurance certificates and 2015 endorsements. 5 City Manager / Mayor / or Agreement executed by Council authorized Department Head official. 6 City Clerk City Clerk attests signatures, retains original agreement and forwards copies to the n' y contracting department. t� To be completed by Contracting Department: Project Manager: Project Name: Agendized for City Council Meeting of (if necessary): FPPC: ❑ , check if required If you have questions on this process, please contact the City Attorney's Office at 485-3080. * Council approval is required if contract is over $20,000 on a cumulative basis. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL ROUTING SLIP / APPROVAL FORM INSTRUCTIONS: USE THIS FORM WITH EACH SUBMITTAL OF A CONTRACT, AGREEMENT, ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION BEFORE APPROVAL BY COUNCIL / AGENCY. SRRA / SRCC AGENDA ITEM NO. 9j •-C DATE OF MEETING: April 6, 2015 FROM: Mark Moses DEPARTMENT: Finance DATE: April 1, 2015 TITLE OF DOCUMENT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VAVRINEK, TRINE, DAY& CO. FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING SERVICES 91", /--- Department Head (signature) (LOWER HALF OF FORM FOR APPROVALS ONLY) APPROVED AS COUNCIL / AGENCY APPROVED AS TO FORM: AGENDA ITEM: er- City Man ger (signature) City Attorney (signature) NOT APPROVED REMARKS: