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Ordinance No. 6,1891_ : -.: ?: 920326 -1 ORDINANCE NO. 6189 • AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERS, INC. AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TRAFFIC ENGINEERS, INC. FOR SYNCHRONIZATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ALONG HIGHWAY 146; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF TWENTY -EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND N01100 ($28,600.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby accepts the proposal of Traffic Engineers, Inc. and authorizes and directs the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Baytown to execute and attest to an Engineering Services Contract with Traffic Engineers, Inc. for synchronization of traffic signals along Highway 146. A copy of said contract 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 of the sum of TWENTY -EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND N01100 ($28,600.00) DOLLARS, pursuant to the Contract. 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 aff irmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown, this the 26th day of March, 1992. 99ETLT O. HUTTO, Ma or ATTEST: E rLE EN Y. H7ALI, City Clerk CTUNACIO RAMIREZ ., City Attorney C:1:88:18 THE STATE OF TEXAS i COUNTY OF HARRIS ENGINEERTING SERVICES CONTRACT Project Name . xv , Jl�r �r ' i-U `1r HI City of Bwo-Am THIS CONTRACT, by and between City of Z , a municipal corporation hereinafter called "City ", and Traffc Engineers. Inc. a corporation autborized to do business in the State of Texas, hereinafter called "Engineer ", evidences the following: WHEREAS, City desires the professional engineering scrvices of Engineer, for Assistance in obtaining and utilizing Traffic Light Synchronization Program Grant funds as follows: 1. Assist City staff in processing grant funds available from oil overcharge monies as administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDO'r). 2. Develop and assist staff in implementing signal timing plans upon project approval by TxDOT. I Develop and submit "Before" and "After" Evaluation reports to TxDOT for review and approval. Such effort will address signal systems as defined and approved mithin the grant applications. WHEREAS, Engineer represents that it is qualified and capable of performing the professional engineering Services proposed herein for this Project and is willing to enter into this Contract with City to perform said services; Now, THEREFORE, the parties in consideration of the terms and conditions • contained herein agreed as follows: EXFMIT A I. I) FF 4'I '� • As used herein, the following tears shah have the joliou'i:ig definitions: (a) "Before" shall mean he study report of conditions obtained prior to the implemenia, ion of the proposed signal timing plans, which report is required to be submitted by the Texas Dep, rtment of Transportation prior to obtainine Treific Light Synchrorization Program grant funds. (h) "After" s' all mean. the siudy report of conditions which AU be obtained subsequent to the implementation of the proposed signal timing plzn, which report is required to be submitted by the Texas Department of Tiaras ortation prior to obtaining Traffic Light Synchronization Program grant funds. (e) "Director" shall mean the Director for the City of Bayto%;m or his designee (d) '"The Project" shall mean al! activities necessary to obtain Traffic Lighi Synchronization Program &rant funds for the purpose of implementing signal timing plans for traffic signals located in and around Alexander Drive, between Texas Avenue and McKinney Road, in the City of Baytour, Texas. 4L a 8-1403 f5iNTITA N. ; Engineer agrees to perform professional services in connection with the Project as set forth in the following sections of this Contract, and City agrees to pay, and i Engineer agrees to accept fees as set forth n the following sections as full and final compensation for all services provided under this Contract. This Contract shall he adminiciPreA nn h�hAif of the City by tb* Diroclor, and on behalf of the Engineer by Engineer's duly authorized officials. V16 31 20,4-IMM The Engineer agrees to render services necessary for the development of the Project as outlined herein. Scope of Work I. Irrtplemcnt approved grant application for approved signal system: Alexander Drive. Z. The following tasks will be accomplished by the Engineer: A. Collect Field Data 2 4 Hour Machine Counts �21) Turnin Movement Counts Q Travel Time Data • (4 Inventory Existing Controller and Timings (5 Observe Intersection Movements B. Develop computer s- Imulation of existing conditions using PASSER II • computer model C. Develop "Before" study report D. Opt: -rize proposed timings for tl�ree (3) time periods E. Assist City in implementing timing plans F. Adjust field controller tirungs as necessary G. Develop computer simulation of implemented timing systen H. Develop "After" field data collection involving travel times, 1. Develop "After" study report. 3. The geographical limits of the study are as follows: Alexander Drive - Texas to McKinney 4, The Engineer's fees for performing the tasks outlined in article 3.2 above will be 528,600.00. L. • A. Payment for services M1I be computed on the basis of lump sum for professional services rendered in connection -%Ith the project as defined in Article 3.4 above. B. Engineer shall submit the percentage of the project which has been completed at the time of the statement for payment. City shall make payment in the amount shown by the Engineer's monthly statements and other documentation submitted within 30 days. C. Nothing contained in this article shall require City to pay for any work which is unsatisfactory as reasonably deterrained by the Director or which is not submitted in compliance with the terms of this Contract. City shall not be required to make any payments to the Engineer in the event that the Engineer is in default under this Contract; not stall this paragraph constitute a waiver of any right, law or inequity, which the City may have in the event that the Engineer is in default, including the right to bring legal action for damages or for specific performances of this Contract. Mola .•K All information, data, and other items given to, prepared, or assembled by Engineer under this Contract, shall become the sole property of City and shall be delivered to City, without restriction on future use, Engineer may make copies of any and all documents and items for its files. 0 7. SERVICES „BV Q City shall provide the following services under this Contract: A. Provide available criteria ind specifications and such data and irformation concerning the City's requirements for completion of the project to the Engineer. B. Provide all available and necessary dr2%%ings, maps, and notes related to and contained within the limits of the Project as defined in paragraph 3, subparagraph 3 of this contract. C. Implement the signal timing plans pro\ided by Engineer in the field. 8, CONIELETION SCHEDULE The services furnisbed by the Engineer under this Contract will be completed in e.ccordance with the following timetable: For the purposes of this Contract, a month is defined as thirtUQSSIOM calendar days and a week as seven (7) calendar days. If and+ of the following fall on a date on which City offfices are closed for holiday or weekend, then the submissions shall be due to the following City working day. It is the intent of the contract to complete the work at the earliest time consistent with the critical requirements of the TiS Project Schedule, outlined below: ESTIMATED WORK TASK PER10D (BY MONTH) Field check equipment Months 1 through 4 Collect field data Months 1 through 4 Data coding Month S Calibrate model Month 6 "Before" field evaluation Month 7 Complete optimization runs and selection of plans Months 8 and 9 Implement timing plans Months 8 through 11 Fine -tune timing plans Months 8 through 11 Attend "Help" session Month 10 (optional) Complete simulation of plans implemented in field. Months 11 and 12 "After" field evaluation ?Month 12 9. CONTROL By cy City shall have complete control of the services to be rendered and no work shall be done under this Contract until the Engineer is instructed in writing to proceed. 10, TE__B.MINATI01 QE COMPACT MCity may indefinitely suspend f nher work hereunder or terminate this Contract or any phase of this Contract t�pan thir y (50) days prior wTinen notice to the Engineer Mtb the understanding that intnedi4te'y upon the receipt of such notice all work and labor being pertor,ned under this Contract shall cease immediately and no further paayments shall be due to En &ineer from the City. Before the eapiratioa of each thirty (330) day period, Engineer shall invoiee the City for all work accomplished by hint prior to lha receipt of such notice, No amount shall be due for lost or anticippated profits. All la.*ts, field surveys, and other data related to the Project shall hecoTne property ofpCity upon termination of the Contract and shall be promptly deli%ved ►o City in a reasonably organized form without restriction on future use except as stated in Article. S, Should City subsequently contract with a new consultant for continuation of services on the Project, Engineer shall cooperate in providing information. IL EQUAL EMPL0'VMENT!QPPQRTUDijTy A. The Engineer shall not discriminate aggainst any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ale, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin or place of birth. The Engineer shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during their employment without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or place of birth. B. if the Engineer fails to comply with the Federal Laws relating to Equal Ern loy�ment Opportunity, it is agreed that City at its option may do either or both of the following: l) Cancel, terminate, or suspend the contract in whole or in pan; 2) Declare the Engineer ineligible for further City contracts until he is determined to be in compliance. 12. AMEA'DMEM This Contract may be amended or supplemented in any particular only by written instrument and only as approved by resolution of City, or the City Manager, except for termination under Section 9, , , which may be accomplished by the City as specified to Section 9, Termination of Contract, 13. COMPLIANCE «N TH LAWS. The Engineer, his consultants, agents and employees, and subcontractors shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws, the Charter and Ordinances of the City, and with all applicable rules and r egulations promulgated by all local, state, and national boards, bureaus, 22encies, and commissions. 14. RIGHT OF REVIEW Engineer agrees that City may review any and all of the work performed b Engineer under this Contract. City is hereby granted the right to audit at City election, all of the consultant's records and billings related to the performance of this contract. Engineer agrees to retain such records for a minimuru of three (3) years following completion of this contract. 0 is. 15. 17. is. MOM• No officer or employee cf the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract with the City or be financially interested, directly, in the sale to the City of any land, trAterials, supplies, or services, except acting on behalf of the City, as an officer or employee. Any violation of this section shall constitute maleasance in office, and yin ,y o= cer or employee guilty thereof shall thereby forfeit his office or position ti«th uje City. Any knowing Violation of this section, expressed or implied, or the person or corporation contracting with the City shall render the Contract involved voidable by the City. a CU4462:4140M. , This Contract is for personal and professional services; and the Engineer shall not assign this Contract, in whole or to part, without the prior written consent of the All notices, communications, and repports required or permitted under this Contract shall be personally delivered or mated to the respective parries by depositin&a the same in the United States Mail at the address shown below unless and until either party is otherwise notified in writing by the other party at the following addresses. Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated after five days. If intended for City, to: Jim Sanders Contact Person tt044 - ... . . P.O. Brix 24 Address Baytown, Texas 77522 City, State, Zip Code. 1 13zi O ., Ir intended for Engineer, to: John W. Hudson. Jr.. P.E. Contact Person President Title Traffic Engineers, Inc_ Firm Name 5323 Southwest Freeway. Suite 200 Address Houston. Texas 77074 City, State, Zip Code 1713) 270 -8145 Telephone No. 4 Fax No. In performing services undtr Ibis Contract, Engineer is performan�g services of the type performed by said Engineer prior to this contract; and En sneer by the • execution of this contract does not change the independent status of the Engineer under which the aforementioned services were provided. No term, or provision hereon, or act of Engineer in the performance of this Contract shall be construed as malting Engineer the agent, servant, or employee of the City. 19. • 24. 2]. 22. 23. 24. 0 INDENIN'lly The below rained Engineer agrees io indemnify, de:end, protect, and hold harmless from any and all claims, damages, demands, costs or expenses (including attorneys' fees ) for property damage, loss or use or revenue, personal injur)� or bodily injury arising. from the actual or alleged :r: sfunction, design or w011TLna:iship in the manufacture of equipment, or fulfillment of contract, for breach of any express or implied warranties thereof. Engineer shall not be required to indemnify City of Baytown for any claims, damages, costs or expenses arising out of the SOLE negligence of employees or agents of City of Bayjowzi. 1:_ Engineer agrees to maintain statuiory workmen's compensation insurance io cover all of its own personnel engaged in performing services for client under this agreement. Engineer also a &roes to maintain public liability insurance in an amount of at least $504,040.00 covering claims against Engineer for damages resulting from bodily injury, death or property damage from accidents arising in the course of services perr6rmed under this agreement, with City named as an additional insured party. Engineer shall also notify City, within 24 hours of receipt, of any notices of expiration, cancellation, non- reneual, or material change in coverage it received from its insurer. VE The obligations of the parties to this Contract are performable in Harris County, Texas; and if legal action is necessary to enforce its, exclusive venue shall lie m Harris County, Texas. APPLICABLE AI This Contract is made subiect to the provisions of the City Code of the City of Baytown, other City Ordinances, Standards, Specifications for materials and construction, as amended, anti all applicable laws of the State of Texas and the United States. S'E.- RNINrz LANNS This Contract shall be overned and construed in accordance with the laws and decisions of the State of Texts. a �: • e Each and every provision contained in this Contract shall be severable iron each and every other provision contained herein. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Contract shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provis:ons thereof; and this Contract shall be considered as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained in this Contract. 2S. PUBLISHED MATERIAL Engineer agrees that the City shall review and -approve any ATitten material concernin or referring to City projects and /or activities prior to such kTitings being publishefty the Engineer. 26. CAPTIONS The captions to the various clauses of this Contract are for informational purposes only and shall not alter any substance of the terms and conditions of this Contract. 27. .SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS This Contract shall be binding upon and insure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and except as otherwise provided in this Contract, their assigns. This Contract (pages 1 through $) embodies the complete agreement of the parties hereto, superseding all oral or written previous and contemporary agreements between the parties and relating to matters in this Contract, and except as otherwise provided herein, cannot be modified without written agreement of the parties to be attached to and made a part of this Contract. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have executed this agreement in triplicate originals on this date, the day of ,14 TraMe Engineers, Inc. CITY of Ba nw� Firm Name I lop Ww'-w. mucson. J WK/w M .. ' " Title 8322 SQuthwest Freeway, Suitt it Address Houston� Texas 77Q2 City, State, Zip Code I111 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT Project Name Traffic Light Synchronization Program II City of Baytown THIS CONTRACT, by and between City of Baytown, a municipal corporation hereinafter called "City", and Traffic Engineers, Inc. a corporation authorized to do business in the State of Texas, hereinafter called "Engineer", evidences the following: WHEREAS, City desires the professional engineering services of Engineer, for Assistance in obtaining and utilizing Traffic Light Synchronization Program Grant funds as follows: Assist City staff in processing grant funds available from oil overcharge monies as administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Develop and assist staff in implementing signal timing plans upon project approval by TxDOT. Develop and submit "Before" and "After" Evaluation reports to TxDOT for review and approval. Such effort will address signal systems as defined and approved within the grant applications. WHEREAS, Engineer represents that it is qualified and capable of performing the professional engineering services proposed herein for this Project and is willing to enter into this Contract with City to perform said services; Now, THEREFORE, the parties in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein agreed as follows: BTCONTRA.WPS 1 of 8 4/2/92 1.DEFINITIONS As used herein, the following terms shall have the following definitions: A. "Before" shall mean the study report of conditions obtained prior to the implementation of the proposed signal timing plans, which report is required to be submitted by the Texas Department of Transportation prior to obtaining Traffic Light Synchronization Program grant funds. B. "After" shall mean the study report of conditions which will be obtained subsequent to the implementation of the proposed signal timing plan, which report is required to be submitted by the Texas Department of Transportation prior to obtaining Traffic Light Synchronization Program grant funds. C. "Director" shall mean the Director of Public Works for the City of Baytown or his designee. D. "The Project" shall mean all activities necessary to obtain Traffic Light Synchronization Program grant funds for the purpose of implementing signal timing plans for traffic signals located in and around Alexander Drive, between Texas Avenue and McKinney Road, in the City of Baytown, Texas. 2.EMPLOYMENT OF THE ENGINEER Engineer agrees to perform professional services in connection with the Project as set forth in the following sections of this Contract, and City agrees to pay, and Engineer agrees to accept fees as set forth in the following sections as full and final compensation for all services provided under this Contract. 3.CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION This Contract shall be administered on behalf of the City by the Director, and on behalf of the Engineer by Engineer's duly authorized officials. 4. ENGINEER'S SERVICES The Engineer agrees to render services necessary for the development of the Project as outlined herein. Scope of Work A. Implement approved grant application for approved signal system: Alexander Drive. B. The following tasks will be accomplished by the Engineer: 1.Collect Field Data a) 24 Hour Machine Counts b) Turning Movement Counts c) Travel Time Data d) Inventory Existing Controller and Timings e Observe Intersection Movements BTCONTRA.WPS 2 of 8 4/2/92 2.Develop computer simulation of existing conditions using PASSER II computer model 3.Develop "Before" study report 4.Optimize proposed timings for three (3) time periods 5.Assist City in implementing timing plans 6.Adjust field controller timings as necessary 7.Develop computer simulation of implemented timing system 8.Develop "After" field data collection involving travel times. 9.Develop "After" study report. C. The geographical limits of the study are as follows: Alexander Drive - Texas to McKinney D. The Engineer's fees for performing the tasks outlined in this article will be 28,600.00. 5.PAYMENT FOR SERVICES A. Payment for services will be computed on the basis of professional services rendered in connection with the project as defined in article 4 above. B. Engineer shall submit the percentage of the project which has been completed at the time of the statement for payment. City shall make payment in the amount shown by the Engineer's monthly statements and other documentation submitted within 30 days. C. Nothing contained in this article shall require City to pay for any work which is unsatisfactory as reasonably determined by the Director or which is not submitted in compliance with the terms of this Contract. City shall not be required to make any payments to the Engineer in the event that the Engineer is in default under this Contract; nor shall this paragraph constitute a waiver of any right, law or in equity, which the City may have in the event that the Engineer is in default, including the right to bring legal action for damages or for specific performances of this Contract. 6.OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All information, data, and other items given to, prepared, or assembled by Engineer under this Contract, shall become the sole property of City and shall be delivered to City, without restriction on future use. Engineer may make copies of any and all documents and items for its files. 7.SERVICES BY CITY City shall provide the following services under this Contract: BTCONTRA.WPS 3 of 8 4/2/92 A. Provide available criteria and specifications and such data and information concerning the City's requirements for completion of the project to the Engineer. B. Provide all available and necessary drawings, maps, and notes related to the Project as defined in article 1.D of this contract. C. Implement the signal timing plans provided by Engineer in the field. 8.COMPLETION SCHEDULE The services furnished by the Engineer under this Contract will be completed in accordance with the following timetable: For the purposes of this Contract, a month is defined as thirty (30) calendar days and a week as seven (7) calendar days. If any of the following submissions fall on a date on which City offices are closed for holiday or weekend, then the submissions shall be due to the following City working day. It is the intent of the contract to complete the work at the earliest time consistent with the critical requirements of the TLS Project Schedule, outlined below: ESTIMATED WORK TASK PERIOD (BY MONTH) Field check equipment Months 1 through 4 Collect field data Months 1 through 4 Data coding Month 5 Calibrate model Month 6 Before" field evaluation Month 7 Complete optimization runs and selection of plans Months 8 and 9 Implement timing plans Months 8 through 11 Fine-tune timing plans Months 8 through 11 Attend "Help" session Month 10 optional) Complete simulation of plans implemented in field. Months 11 and 12 After" field evaluation Month 12 9.CONTROL BY CITY City shall have complete control of the services to be rendered and no work shall be done under this Contract until the Engineer is instructed in writing to proceed. BTCONTRA.WPS 4 of 8 4/2/92 10. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT City may indefinitely suspend further work hereunder or terminate this Contract or any phase of this Contract upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Engineer with the understanding that immediately upon the receipt of such notice all work and labor being performed under this Contract shall cease immediately and no further payments shall be due to Engineer from the City. Before the expiration of the thirty (30) day period, Engineer shall invoice the City for all work accomplished by him prior to the receipt of such notice. No amount shall be due for lost or anticipated profits. All plans, field surveys, and other data related to the Project shall become property of City upon termination of the Contract and shall be promptly delivered to City in a reasonably organized form without restriction on future use except as stated in article 6. Should City subsequently contract with a new consultant for continuation of services on the Project, Engineer shall cooperate in providing information. 11. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY A. The Engineer shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, age, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin or place of birth. The Engineer shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during their employment without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or place of birth. B. If the Engineer fails to comply with the Federal Laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, it is agreed that City at its option may do either or both of the following: 1.Cancel, terminate, or suspend the contract in whole or in part; 2.Declare the Engineer ineligible for further City contracts until he is determined to be in compliance. 12. AMENDMENTS This Contract may be amended or supplemented in any particular only by written instrument and only as approved by resolution of City Council or the City Manager of the City of Baytown, except for termination under article 10, Termination of Contract, which may be accomplished by the City as specified therein. 13. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CHARTERS,AND ORDINANCES, ETC. The Engineer, his consultants, agents and employees, and subcontractors shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws, the Charter and Ordinances of the City, and with all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by all local, state, and national boards, bureaus, agencies, and commissions. 14. RIGHT OF REVIEW Engineer agrees that City may review any and all of the work performed by Engineer under this Contract. City is hereby granted the right to audit at City's election, all of the consultant's records and billings related to the performance of this contract. Engineer agrees to retain such records for a minimum of three (3) years following completion of this contract. BTCONTRA.WPS 5 of 8 4/2/92 15. CONFLICT OF INTEREST No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract with the City or be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to the City of any land, materials, supplies, or services, except acting on behalf of the City as an officer or employee. Any violation of this section shall constitute malfeasance in office, and any officer or employee guilty thereof shall thereby forfeit his office or position with the City. Any knowing violation of this section, expressed or implied, or the person or corporation contracting with the City shall render the Contract involved voidable by the City. 16. CONTRACT PERSONAL This Contract is for personal and professional services; and the Engineer shall not assign this Contract, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the City. 17. NOTICES All notices, communications, and reports required or permitted under this Contract shall be personally delivered or mailed to the respective parties by depositing the same in the United States Mail at the address shown below unless and until either party is otherwise notified in writing by the other party at the following addresses. Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated after five days. If intended for City, to: If intended for Engineer, to: Jim Sanders John W. Hudson. Jr., P.E. Contact Person Contact Person Traffic Safety Coordinator President Title Title City of Baytown Traffic Engineers. Inc. Firm Name P.O. Box 424 8323 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 Address Address Baytown, Texas 77522 Houston, Texas 77074 City, State, Zip Code City, State, Zip Code 713) 270-8145 Telephone No. 713) 270-8148 Fax. No. 18. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR In performing services under this Contract, En*ineer is performing services of the type performed by said Engineer prior to this contract; and Engineer by the execution of this contract does not change the independent status of the Engineer under which the aforementioned services were provided. No term, or provision hereof, or act of Engineer in the performance of this Contract shall be construed as making Engineer the agent, servant, or employee of the City. BTCONTRA.WPS 6 of 8 4/2/92 19. INDEMNITY Engineer agrees to indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless from any and all claims, damages, demands, costs or expenses (including attorneys' fees, court costs, and other costs of litigation) for property damage, loss of use or revenue, personal injury or bodily injury arising from the actual or alleged misfunction, defect in design or workmanship, or defect or negligence in the manufacture of equipment, or non-fulfillment of contract, or for breach of any express or implied warranties thereof. Engineer shall not be required to indemnify City of Baytown for any claims, damages, costs or expenses arising out of the SOLE negligence of employees or agents of City of Baytown. 20. INSURANCE Engineer agrees to maintain statutory workmen's compensation insurance to cover all of its own personnel engaged in performing services for client under this agreement. Engineer also agrees to maintain public liability insurance in an amount of at least $500,000.00 covering claims against Engineer for damages resulting from bodily injury, death or property damage from accidents arising in the course of services performed under this agreement, with City named as an additional insured party. Engineer shall also notify City, within 24 hours of receipt, of any notices of expiration, cancellation, non-renewal, or material change in coverage it received from its insurer. 21. VENUE The obligations of the parties to this Contract are performable in Harris County, Texas; and if legal action is necessary to enforce it, exclusive venue shall lie in Harris County, Texas. 22. APPLICABLE LAWS This Contract is made subject to the provisions of the City Code of the City of Baytown, other City Ordinances, Standards, Specifications for materials and construction, as amended, and all applicable laws of the State of Texas and the United States. 23. GOVERNING LAWS This Contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws and decisions of the State of Texas. 24. LEGAL CONSTRUCTION Each and every provision contained in this Contract shall be severable from each and every other provision contained herein. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Contract shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions thereof; and this Contract shall be considered as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained in this Contract. BTCONTRA.WPS 7 of 8 4/2/92 25. PUBLISHED MATERIAL Engineer agrees that the City shall review and approve any written material concerning or referring to City projects and/or activities prior to such writings being published by the Engineer. 26. CAPTIONS The captions to the various clauses of this Contract are for informational purposes only and shall not alter any substance of the terms and conditions of this Contract. 27. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS This Contract shall be binding upon and insure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and except as otherwise provided in this Contract, their assigns. 28. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Contract (pages 1 through 8) embodies the complete agreement of the parties hereto, superseding all oral or written previous and contemporary agreements between the parties and relating to matters in this Contract, and except as otherwise provided herein, cannot be modified without written agreement of the parties to be attached to and made a part of this Contract. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have executed this agreement in triplicate originals on this date, the c day of 2 19 9 . Traffic Engineers, Inc. CITY of Baytown Firm Name John W. H dson, Jr..tP.E. rty • icia Contact Person President Mays Title Title 8323 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 Address Houston, Texas 77074 City, State, Zip Code ATTEST a%hjyyk- , Q i-Q ATTEST FUNDS AVAILABLE ACCOUNT NUMBER FINANCE DEPARTMENT DATE BTCONTRA.WPS 8 of 8 4/2/92