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Ordinance No. 15,342 ORDINANCE NO. 15,342 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WENCAMP ENERGY, LLC; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT FROM GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section I: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Baytown to execute and attest to a Professional Services Agreement with Wencamp Energy, LLC. A copy of said agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A," and made a part hereof for all intents and purposes. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Baytown authorizes payment to Wencamp Energy, LLC, in accordance with Grant/Award Number G22HN0005A or any successor grant made available through the Office of National Drug Control Policy for the purposes specified in Exhibit "A," and all compensation for services performed under-the agreement will be from these grant funds. Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown this the 12`1' day of January, 2023. NDON CAPETILLO, Mliyor ATTEST: ,n ANGELA CKSON, Ci£y, le'r�lS APPROVED A RM: SCOTT LE ND, City Attorney R:\Karen Anderson�ORDINANCE-S12023%2023.0LI2NWencampEncrUPmfcssiona]Scniccs2022.20230rdinance.docx EXHIBIT "A" Professional SerN ices Agreement Between The City of Baytown and Wencamp Energy, LLC I S IA 11: OF TEXAS S f COIN I') OF HARRIS § This Agreement ("this Agreement") shall evidence the terns by which the City of Baytown (the "City') engages Wencamp Energy, LLC an independent contractor (the "Contractor"), for the purpose of performing the services hereinafter enumerated in relation to the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area("IIIDTA"), with such additional duties and responsibilities as may be hereinafler prescribed from time to time by the Office of National Drug Control PolicN ("ONDC'P")and the Ilouston 1IIDTA Executive Board. the Agreement is expresslN contineem on funding by Grant/Award Number 022HN0005A or any successor grant made available through the Office of National Drug Control PolicN ("ONDCV), for the purposes expressed herein. I. Term of Agreement: Subject to the above-referenced contingency,the tent of this Agreement shall be the twelve-month period commencing on October I. 2022. through September 30.2023. 2. Services: Contractor agrees to pertomr the professional services as Drug Intelligence Officer(DIO),directed by the HIDTA Executive Board and ONDCP, including, but not limited to,the following: a. nark closely with the Public Health Analyst to facilitate collaboration between public health and public safety entities,such as data sharing,public safety-led linkage to care, naloxone distribution, and overdoes spike responses: b. establish points of contact with key federal, slate, and local drug M enforcement representatives to promote awareness and utilization of the DIO Network to promote awareness of priority intelligence through coordinated meetings,trainings,and outreach opportunities;coordinate the use of centralized databases for the timely exchange of information: and identity drug trafficking operations across jurisdictions; C. implement the Felony Arrest Notification program to track all drug felony arrests in the Houston HID TA and notify the appropriate law enforcement agencies; Profraslonal Services.Aerremenl \1 c camp EneL,.4LC,Page I d. coordinate the collection and dissemination of relevant intelligence obtained from a variety of law enforcement and other sources to develop a timely and accurate picture ol'existing local drug markets; C. provide analytical and case support for the HIDTA,local law enforcement, and other authorized agencies, such as but not limited to, preparing briefs, written reports.charts.graphs,and link analysis; f. serve as a conduit for interstate requests for information; g. contractor must be able ut obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance; fhe City's only responsibility under this Contract is to administer the cooperative agreement contract between the ONDCP and the City by supplying the ONDCP the proper documentation regarding any payment due the Contractor and disbursing such funds to the Contractor. Relationship: Contractor is and shall at all times be an independent contractor and is not to be considered an agent or employee of the City. 4. Limitation of Authority: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein. Contractor will have no authority whatsoever over and no duty with respect to any operational control of law enforcement by HIDTA. Contractor will not be held responsible for the actions or omissions of any law enforcement personnel working on or behalf of HIDTA, including, but not limited to any alleged failure to adequately train.direct or supervise such personnel. 5. Payment: As full payment for those professional/personal services rendered in accordance with this Agreement,the City shall disburse to Contractor the amount approved by ONDCP for professional services during the term of this Agreement. Such amount is expected to be a maximum sum equal to a Federal GS 11-1 scale with locality pay plus 30% lbr fringe benefits, for the services to be provided by the Contractor, to be paid in equal installments, monthly. This payment may increase should the Federal GS II-1 scale increase during the term of this Agreement. 1 6. Expense Reimbursement: Contractor shall be entitled to reimbursement for i certain approved expenses incurred while performing the services contained in this Agreement in accordance with Payment and Fxpense Reimbursement over the term of this Agreement. 7. Payment and Expense Reimbursement Approval: Pavment for services rendered shall be paid on a monthly basis. Contractor shall submit a monthly billing indicating the monthly payment and shall submit the original receipts for expenses to be reimbursed. All requests for payment and/or hulfs�ienal Srnices Agrecme2t Wmmc neryn I.C.Page'_ reimbursement shall be reviewed and approved for payment by the ONDCP or its designee prior to submission to the City. All requests for expense reimbursement submitted shall be in conformance with current published guidelines used in the administration of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant Programs. 8. Payment and Expense Reimbursement Processing: Contractor shall submit 1 approved invoices to the Chief of Police for payment and reimbursement. The 4 Chief of Police shall arrange for the payment of such invoices through the GGGG appropriate City of Baytown processes. 9. Taxes: Contractor shall be solely responsible for any and all federal,state and local tax consequences that result from its receipt of any payments or reimbursements paid in accordance with this Agreement. 10. Automobile Allowance: Contractor shall be provided a monthly automobile allowance in the amount determined by the Executive Board for the term of this Agreement. Contractor shall be responsible for the purchase or lease of the vehicle as well as all maintenance,insurance and any and all other vehicle-related expenses. the City will not be held responsible for any expenses, liabilities,claims or other matters stemming from the operation of this vehicle. Contractor shall at all times during the term of this Agreement have a current valid Texas driver's license and shall produce upon the City's request the same along with a valid insurance certificate showing coverages deemed appropriate by the City. 11. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time without cause;provided,however,should the Contractor terminate this Agreement, the Contractor shall give the City seven (7) days' written notice of its intent to terminate the Agreement. Contractor understands that should he no longer be able to perform the services required herein for any reason,this entire Agreement shall automatically terminate without notice. In any event, at the termination of this Agreement,the Contractor shall receive as its sole compensation,payment for the services actually performed in accordance with the payment provision of article 4 hereof plus any expenses to which he is due and owing at the time of the termination. All such termination payments shall be subject to the contingency first listed hereinabove. 12. Notice: All notices required to be given hereunder shall be given in writing by telecopier, overnight, or facsimile transmission, certified or registered mail or by hand delivery at the respective addresses of the parties set forth herein or at such other address as may be designated in writing by either party. Notice given by mail shall be deemed given three (3) days alter the date of mailing thereof to the following address: fYutessoty Smiccs Agreement Wrnca i; [rrerer.LLC.Page 3 CONTRACTOR Wencamp Energy,LLC Ann. President Wendell Campbell 200 Fountains Lane#5202 Houston.TX 77304 camnenergN @qlvahoo.com CITY City of Baytown Attn: City Manager P.O.Box 424 Baytown,TX 77522 Fax:(281)420-6586 13. Miscellaneous Provisions: (a) This Agreement shall not bestow-any rights upon any third party,but rather, shall bind and benefit the Contractor and the City only. (b) This Agreement contains all the agreements of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and is the full and final expression of the agreement between the parties. (c) INDEMNITY THE CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES AGREES TO AND SHALL INDEMNIFY,HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS AND LIABILITY OF EVERY KIND, INCLUDING ALL EXPENSES OF LITIGATION, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEYS' FEES, FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES PERFORMED OR ADVICE GIVEN BY THE CONTRACTOR, its OFFICERS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHERE SUCH DAMAGES ARE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS AGENTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES AND/OR THE SOLE OR JOINT NEGLIGENCE OF THE CONTRACTOR, its OFFICERS eT2fWM'�I^5�sc..,us�cty W0J P�soeio Lortm.1 W.Pate 4 AGENTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES. IT IS THE EXPRESSED INTENTION OF THE PARTIES HERETO, BOTH THE CONTRACTOR AND THE CITY, THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS PARAGRAPH IS INDEMNITY BY THE CONTRACTOR TO INDEMNIFY AND PROTECT THE CITY,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES(1) FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE OR A CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE RESULTING INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE, AND/OR (11) FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CONTRACTOR, its OFFICERS, AGENTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES, WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE OR CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE RESULTING INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE. IN THE EVENT "THAT ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING IS BROUGHT AGAINST THE CITY BY REASON OF ANY OF THE ABOVE THE CONTRACTOR FURTHER AGREES AND COVENANTS TO DEFEND THE ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY LEGAL COUNSEL ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY, WHICH ACCEPTANCE SHALL NOT BE UNREASONABLY WITHHELD. This indemnity provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall remain in full force and effect. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,the parties hereto agree that the above-referenced indemnity and the release contained in subsection (d)of this section shall not expire but shall remain in effect. (d) By this Agreement, the City does not consent to litigation or suit, and the City hereby expressly revokes any consent to litigation that it may have granted by the terms of this Agreement or any other contract or agreement, any charter, or applicable state law. Nothing herein shall be construed so as to limit or waive the City's sovereign immunity. Contractor does hereby, for itself,its officers,agents, employees, successors, and assigns, collectively referred to in this paragraph as "Contractor,' release,acquit,and forever discharge the City, its officers, agents, and employees,collectively referred to in this paragraph as"City;'of and from any and all debts, damages, claims, causes of action, suits, liabilities, and demands of whatever nature, which Contractor might now have or that might subsequently accrue by reason of any matter or thing whatsoever and particularly growing out of or in any way connected with, directly or indirectly, this Agreement and/or the services to be performed pursuant to the same, including, but not limited to, any claims for any workers' compensation, health insurance or any other benefit provided by the City to its officers and/or employees; any claims challenging the Ptitla"i mjjSArv1Gh Aummcm Y+MgMEnenn.LLB.Page 5 constitutionality or legality of any pro%ision of this Agreement;any and all existing or future common law, statutes.civil rights. or constitutional claims; and any tort claims of any nature. (e) Contractor covenants and agrees that he will not employ any individual to perform the services hereinbefore described pursuant to this Agreement unless such individual has signed a release and indemnity agreement releasing and indemnifying the City from all claims,losses,damages,causes of action,suits and liability of every kind, regardless of any negligence on the part of the City. Such release and indemnity agreement must be in accordance with and provide at a minimum the same protections to the City as afforded in subsections(c)and (d) hereinabove. (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement,the City and the Contractor hereby agree that no claim or dispute between the City and the Contractor arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be decided by any arbitration proceeding including. without limitation, any proceeding under the Federal Arbitration Act(9 U.S.C.Section I -14),or any applicable state arbitration statue, including. but not limited to, the Texas General Arbitration Act, provided that in the event that the City is subjected to an arbitration proceeding notwithstanding this provision, the Contractor consents to be joined in the arbitration proceeding if the Contractor's presence is required or requested by the City for complete relief to be recorded in the arbitration proceeding. (g) Neither the Contractor nor the City shall sell,assign, or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement in whole or in part without prior written consent of the other party. (h) Failure of either party hereto to insist on the strict performance of any of the agreements herein or to exercise any rights or remedies accruing thereunder upon default or failure of performance shall not be considered a waiver of the right to insist on and to enforce by an appropriate remedy,strict compliance with any other obligation hereunder to exercise any right or remedy occurring as a result of any future default or failure of performance. (i) This Agreement shall in all respects be interpreted and construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Texas and the City, regardless of the place of its execution or performance. The place of making and i the place of performance for all purposes shall be Baytown.Harris County,Texas. (j) All parties agree that should any provision of this Agreement be determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any other term of this Agreement. which shall continue in full force and effect. (k) In the event of any ambiguity in any of the terms of this contract,it shall not he construed for or against any party hereto on the basis that such party did or did not author the same, {�ytg�j�,�ti�n„ices Aerccmaitt WM"M,P-LW. W,I_JA Page 6 (1) This Agreement shall not bestow any rights upon any third party,but rather. shall bind and benefit the City and the Contractor only. (m) Contractor agrees that in the performance of its undertakings and obligations under this Agreement. Contractor will strictly observe and abide by all rules, regulations and laws of the United States of America,the State of Texas and the City of Baytown,as they now exist or may hereinafter be enacted or amended. (1) The officers executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereby confirm that such officers have full authority to execute this Agreement and to bind the party he/she represents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Amendment in multiple copies,each of which shall be deemed to be an original,but all of which shall constitute but one and the same amendment,this day of 2022. CONTRACTOR;WENCAMPENERGY,LLC NDELL CAMPBELL,President CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS: .ATTEST: Ism i ANGELA JACKSON,City Clerk i APPROVED AS TO FORM: i-aff LFh10ND.City Altomey ltuffxvmei_Ssn.nn Attrcencai 'A cokm Lett t LLC,Pnpe 7 Sf.AIkOFTIXAS S CMN I Y Of FIARRIS Befire me,� the undersigned notary public, on this day personalh WENDEL presi appeared ELL, dent of Wencamp Energy,LLC. known to me: proved to me on the oath of _ :or \fib __ proved to me through his currant VWIA1 4 __-__ ;description of identification card or other document issued by the federal government or any state government that contains the photograph and signature of the acknowledging person) (one) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed that instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. I Given under my hand and seal of office this l _day ot`A�! .2022. Notary public in and for the State of 1'exas MV commission expires: �� ce NRI"TYN BROWN i Natnry 1a 113381,820 My Commission Expires July 6,2026 I I E 4 4koo.:•.nVsl ini0lnln lllirt klY:dee,¢nruXniu,:\gmenunN IYylr�;iunal 4rnIces]UCS111 l _e4SIP-I:9rrg�,I,t C,pace N 1,j-(,j'essj()jia1 ScrN ices Agreement Bew ten Vhe City of Baytown and Wencanip F.nervy, LLC S 1A I F. OF I 111V\S § (-Ot NTY OVI IARRIS § I his Agreement ("ihis Agreement") shall et Idence the teens by u Ilich the City of"Baytown (the engages \Vcricamp Fncrg), LLC an independent contractor (the "Contractor"). for the purpose Of perl'onning the see ices hereinafler enumerated in relation to the Houston High IntensliN Drug Trafficking Area (-I with such additional duties and responsibilities as may be hereinafter prescribed from time to time b.r the Office of National Drug Control Policv i­0ND(T­)and tile Houston I IIDTA ExccuLivu Board. 1he Agreement is expressiN, cutltintent on funding by Grant/Award Number 0221 IN0005A or any SUCV(:S'A)T grant made available ilit-Oligh the Office of National Drug Control Policy ('-0NDCP­), for the purposes expressed herein. I Term of Agrevinvot: Subject to the above-refzl-enced contingency,the term of this Aizreenient shall fie the twelve-month period commencing on October 1. 2022. through September 30. 2023. 2, Services: Contractor agrees to peribmi the professional senrices wi Drug Intelligence Offlicer(DIO),directed by the IIIDTA Execuflvc Board and ONDCP, including. but not limited to,the following: a. work closely with the Public Health Analyst to facilitate collaboration beovecii public health and public safety entities,such as data sharing,public safety-led link-age to care. naloxone distribution. and overdoes spike responses: 1). establish points of contact with key federal, state, and local drug enforcement representatives to ,promote awareness and utilization of the DIO Network to promote awareness of priority intelligence t1l ou h ir L coordinated meetings, irainings. and outreach opportunities. coordinate the use of centralized database-., for the timely exchange of information: and identify drug trallickiiip operations across jurisdictions: C. implement the Felony Arrest Notification program to track all drug felony arrests in the I louston Fill)FA and notil'y the appropriate law en1l'orcement agencies Pro(sLs2wnal 5e i�i e!it 1,I.C. Pay 1 d. coordinate the collection and dissemination of relevant intelligence obtained from a %aricty of lau enforcement and other sources to develop a timch and accurate picture of existing local drug markets; e. provide analytical and case support for the HIDTA,local law enforcement, and other authorized agencies, such as but not limited to,preparing briefs, written reports.charts.graphs,and link analysis; I serve as a conduit for interstate requests for information; g. contractor must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secrel security clearance; The City's only responsibility under this Contract is to administer the cooperative agreement contract between the ONDCP and the City by supplying the ONDCP the proper documentation regarding any payment due the Contractor and disbursing such funds to the Contractor. 3. Relationship: Contractor is and shall at all times be an independent contractor and is not to be considered an agent or employee of the City. a. Limitation of Authority: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein. Contractor will have no authority whatsoever over and no duty with respect to any operational control of law enforcement by HIDTA. Contractor will not be held responsible for the actions or omissions of any law enforcement personnel working on or behalf of IIIDTA, including. but not limited to any alleged failure to adequately train.direct or supervise such persormel. ?. Payment: As full payment fix those professionallpersonal services rendered in accordance with this Agreement,the City shall disburse to Contractor the amount approved by ONDCP for professional services during the term of this Agreement. Such amount is expected to be a maximum sun equal to a Federal GS 11-1 scale with locality pay plus 30% fix fringe benefits, for the services to be provided by the Contractor, to be paid in equal installments, monthly. This payment may increase should the Federal GS 11-1 scale increase during the term of this Agreement. I 6. Expense Reimbursement: Contractor shall be entitled to reimbursement for certain approved expenses incurred while performing the services contained in this Agreement in accordance with Payment and Expense Reimbursement over the term of this Agreement. 7. Payment and Expense Reimbursement Approval: Payment for services rendered shall be paid on a monthly basis. Contractor shall submit a monthly billing indicating the monthly payment and shall submit the original receipts for expenses to be reimbursed. All requests for payment and/or I'ru wgnal Senice>Aenroment N'eneamn Fnera i t.t-.Page 2 reimbursement shall be reviewed and approved for payment by the ONDCP or its designee prior to submission to the City. All requests for expense reimbursement submitted shall be in conformance with current published guidelines used in the administration of the Ifigh Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant Programs. g. Payment and Expense Reimbursement Processing: Contractor shall submit approved invoices to the Chief of Police for payment and reimbursement. The Chief of Police shall arrange for the payment of such invoices through the appropriate City of Baytown processes. 9. Taxes: Contractor shall be solely responsible for any and all federal,state and local tax consequences that result from its receipt of any payments or reimbursements paid in accordance with this Agreement. 10. Automobile Allowance: Contractor shall be provided a monthly automobile allowance in the amount determined by the Executive Board for the term of this Agreement. Contractor shall be responsible for the purchase or lease of the vehicle as well as all maintenance,insurance and any and all other vehicle-related expenses. The City will not be held responsible for any expenses, liabilities, claims or other matters stemming from the operation of this vehicle. Contractor shall at all times during the tern of this Agreement have a current valid Texas driver's license and shall produce upon the City's request the same along with a valid insurance certificate showing coverages deemed appropriate by the City. 11. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time without cause;provided,however,should the Contractor terminate this Agreement. the Contractor shall give the City seven (7) days' written notice of its intent to terminate the Agreement. Contractor understands that should he no longer be able to perform the services required herein for any reason,this entire Agreement shall automatically terminate without notice. In any event, at the termination of this Agreement,the Contractor shall receive as its sole compensation,payment for the services actually performed in accordance with the payment provision of article 4 hereof plus any expenses to which he is due and owing at the time of the termination. All such termination payments shall be subject to the contingency first listed hereinabove. 12. Notice: All notices required to be given hereunder shall be given in writing by telecopier, overnight, or facsimile transmission, certified or registered mail or by hand delivery at the respective addresses of the parties set forth herein or at such other address as may be designated in writing by either party. Notice given by mail shall be deemed given three (3) days after the date of mailing thereof to the following address: I'r�s}ional ticnicr}ItyreSIIt.2 CONfRACI'OR Wencamp Energy,LLC Attn. President Wendell Campbell 200 Fountains Lane#5202 Houston,TX 77304 canmenerrg}'rlvahoo.com CITY I City of Baytown Attn: City Manager P.O.Box 424 Baytown,TX 77522 Fix:(281)420-6586 13. Miscellaneous Provisions: (a) This Agreement shall not bestow any rights upon any third party,but rather, shall bind and benefit the Contractor and the City only. (b) This Agreement contains all the agreements of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and is the full and final expression of the agreement between the parties. (c) INDEMNITY FAT, T,v CTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND GREES TO AND SHALL INDEMNIFY,HOLD ND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, CAUSES OF , S AND LIABILITY OF EVERY HIND, INCLUDING ALL EXPENSES OF LITIGATION, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEYS' FEES, FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES PERFORMED OR ADVICE GIVEN BY THE CONTRACTOR, its OFFICERS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHERE SUCH DAMAGES ARE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS AGENTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES AND/OR THE SOLE OR JOINT NEGLIGENCE OF THE CONTRACTOR, its OFFICERS t�at�+swot Scn�rv�bYatcmcm tvCX=PIMCM.1.44,Page 4 AGENTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES. IT IS THE EXPRESSED INTENTION OF THE PARTIES HERETO, BOTH THE CONTRACTOR AND THE CITY, THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS PARAGRAPH IS INDEMNITY BY THE CONTRACTOR TO INDEMNIFY AND PROTECT THE CITY,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES(1)FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE OR A CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE RESULTING INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE, AND/OR (II) FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CONTRACTOR, its OFFICERS, AGENTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES, WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE OR CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE RESULTING INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE. IN rHE EVENT THAT ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING IS BROUGHT AGAINST THE CITY BY REASON OF ANY OF THE ABOVE THE CONTRACTOR FURTHER AGREES AND COVENANTS TO DEFEND THE ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY LEGAL COUNSEL ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY, WHICH ACCEPTANCE SHALL NOT BE UNREASONABLY WITHHELD. This indemnity provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall remain in full force and effect. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,the parties hereto agree that the above referenced indemnity and the release contained in subsection (d)of this section shall not expire but shall remain in effect. (d) By this Agreement, the City does not consent to litigation or suit, and the City hereby expressly revokes any consent to litigation that it may have granted by the terms of this Agreement or any other contract or agreement, any charter, or applicable state law. Nothing herein shall be construed so as to limit or waive the City's sovereign immunity. Contractor does hereby, for itself,its officers,agents, employees, successors, and assigns, collectively referred to in this paragraph as 'Contractor," release, acquit,and forever discharge the City, its officers, agents, and employees,collectively referred to in this paragraph as"City;'of and from any and all debts.. damages, claims, causes of action, suits, liabilities, and demands of whatever nature, which Contractor might now have or that might subsequently accrue by reason of any matter or thing whatsoever and particularly growing out of or in any way connected with, directly or indirectly, this Agreement and/or the services to be performed pursuant to the same, including, but not limited to, any claims for any workers' compensation, health insurance or any other henelit provided by the City to its officers and/or employees; any claims challenging the 'tivfn�amnl Jmicn_9xtss� K_FR4 ffm t'.nsrnl.l,LS,Pagc 5 constitutionality nr legality of any provision of this Agreement:any and all existing or future common law.statutes,civil rights, or constitutional claims:. and any ton claims ofany nature. (e) Contractor covenants and agrees that he will not employ any individual to perform the services hereinbefore described pursuant to this Agreement unless such individual has signed a release and indemnity agreement releasing and indemnifying the City from all claims.losses,damages,causes of action,suits and liability of every kind, regardless of any negligence on the part of the Cilv. Such release and indemnity agreement must be in accordance with and provide at a minimum the same protections to the City as afforded in subsections(c) and(d) hereinabove. (q Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement,the City and the Contractor hereby agree that no claim or dispute between the City and the Contractor arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be decided by any arbitration proceeding including, without limitation, any proceeding under the Federal Arbitration Act(9 U.S.C.Section I -14),or any applicable state arbitration statue, including. but not limited to, the Texas General Arbitration Act, provided that in the event that the City is subjected to an arbitration proceeding notwithstanding this provision, the Contractor consents to be joined in the arbitration proceeding if the Contractor's presence is required or requested by the City for complete relief to be recorded in the arbitration proceeding. (g) Neither the Contractor nor the City shall sell,assign,or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement in whole or in part without prior written consent of the other party. (h) Failure of either party hereto to insist on the strict performance of any of the agreements herein or to exercise any rights or remedies accruing thereunder upon default or failure of performance shall not be considered a waiver of the right to insist on and to enforce by an appropriate remedy,strict compliance with any other obligation hereunder to exercise any right or remedy occurring as a result of any future default or failure of performance. t (i) This Agreement shall in all respects be interpreted and construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Texas and the City, regardless of the place of its execution or performance. The place of making and the place of performance for all purposes shall be Baytown,Harris County.Texas. (j) All parties agree that should any provision of this Agreement be determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any other term of this.Agreement,which shall continue in full force and effect. (k) In the event of any ambiguity in any of the terms of this contract,it shall not be construed for or against any party hereto on the basis that such party did or did not author the vune. 7 ict l_}5n ice.AUss!agnt (1) Fbis Agreement shall not bestow any rights upon any third party,but rather. shall bind and benefit the City and the Contractor only. (m) Contractor agrees that in the performance of its undertakings and obligations under this Agreement. Contractor will strictly observe and abide by all rules. regulations and laws of the United States of America,the State of Texas and the City j of Baytown,as they now exist or may hereinafter be enacted or amended. (1) The officers executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereby confirm that such officers have full authority to execute this Agreement and to bind the party he/she represents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Amendment in multiple copies,each of which shall be d red to be a r nal,but all of which shall constitute but one and the same amendment,this� day of ,202O ��JJ CONTRACTOR:WENCAMPENERGY,LLC NDELL CAMPBELL,Presidem CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS: o-gpYT04le;y l�¢v n E•K�-} �S,I C.l.'� ' '" -J_ EST: c~i��f •aN AN(iLI JA <ritt ciOkr" i I is FORM: ,i).Uly Attorney i (1) This Agreement shall not bestow any rights upon any third party,but rather. shall bind and benefit the City and the Contractor only. (m) Contractor agrees that in the performance of its undertakings and obligations under this Agreement, Contractor will strictly observe and abide by all rules, regulations and laws of the United States of America,the State of Texas and the City of Baytown,as they now exist or may hereinafter be enacted or amended. (1) The officers executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereby confirm that such officers have full authority to execute this Agreement and to bind the party he/she represents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Amendment in multiple copies,each of which shall be deemed to be an original,but all of which shall constitute but one and the same amendment,this_day of 12022. CONTRACTOR:WENCAMPENERGY.LLC NDELL CAMPBELL,President CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS: i I ATTEST: Jan � 1=-c.�I1D�5� �RTrtltv�.� ���f1.11�e.Y I i ANGELA JACKSON,City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: SC'OU 1.FMOND.City Attorney endaswarlStn.ts�Atttrsmsa! N 9mm Lit•LLC.PW 7 S I Al F. OF TF\AS < c COIN I Y OF HAIMS Before me,� n - the undersigned notary public. on this day personally appeared WFNDELL .ANlPBELI.. President of Wencamp Fnergy, I.I.C. kno\a2 to me: _ proved to me(in the oath of -{ _ or proved to tire through his current _..1I -M, Id�t1S� {description of identification card or other document issued by the federal government or an}'state government that contains the photograph and signature of the acknowledging person} tone) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument.and acknowledged to me that he executed that instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. (liven under my hand and seal ol'office this LII-day of q&L.- .2022. Notary Public in and for the State of Texas My commission expires: ppx ne NRISSTVN BROWN NONatary ID 0133844820 ' My Cammisslan Expires ,�?ar F' July 6.2026 1 u Jtore n�Vs1 Irn�pinn III)I 4 NO......... nuay\Rreaimnl\1<mwiydl�'2�t J.;, 1Y�IF�+IunAI Scnlcc�..�Le�nm kpi,"[niew,I.I(: pwc 8