Real Estate Appraisal Services AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
and
REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES, INC.
for
Real Estate Appraisal Services
This Agreement is entered into July 15 2015 by and between the City of Salina, Kansas, (the "City") and Real Estate
Appraisal Services, Inc.,a Kansas corporation(the"Consultant").
Recitals
A. The City desires to contract with the Consultant for the purpose of obtaining professional real estate appraisal
services in compliance with federal, state,and local regulations.
B. The Consultant has the requisite qualifications and experience to perform the services needed by the City and desires
to perform those services pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
The parties, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth in this Agreement, agree and covenant:
1. Definitions. Capitalized words used in this Agreement shall have the following meanings:
"Agreement" means this Agreement for Real Estate Appraisal Services, as amended and supplemented from time
to time.
"City"means the City of Salina, Kansas.
"Consultant" means Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc. and its successors.
2. Exhibits. The following Exhibits are attached to and made a part of this Agreement in the form of a letter from the
Consultant labeled and serving as combined Exhibits A-C(Mark with"X" if applicable):
Exhibit A: Responsibilities of the Parties VI
Exhibit B:Term; Schedule
Exhibit C: Basis of Payment
Exhibit D: Insurance Requirements
3. Responsibilities of the Parties. The parties agree to perform the responsibilities outlined in the attached and
incorporated Exhibit A.
4. Term; Schedule. The Consultant agrees to perform its responsibilities during the term and according to the
timeframe and schedule described in Exhibit B, subject to the potential for prior termination pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement.
5. Payment. The City shall pay the Consultant for the performance of its responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement
as set forth in Exhibit C.
6. Insurance Requirements. The Consultant has provided evidence of its current real estate appraisers professional
liability policy and agrees to maintain that coverage at its current limits of liability for the term of this Agreement.
7. Injury to Persons or Damage to Property. The Consultant acknowledges responsibility for any injury to person(s)
or damage to property caused by its employees or agents in the performance of its duties under this Agreement and shall
immediately notify the City's Risk Management Department at (785) 309-5705 in the event of such injury to person(s) or
damage to property.
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8. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City,
its agents, representatives, officers, officials and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses
(including but not limited to attorney fees and court costs) attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, death, or injury to,
impairment, or destruction of property, including loss of use resulting therefrom, to the extent that such claims, damages,
losses, and expenses are caused by the wrongful acts, negligent acts, errors, or omissions arising out of or related to the
services of the Consultant, its employees, agents,or any tier of subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement.
9. Voluntary Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days
advance written notice to the other party. In the event of such termination, the Consultant shall be compensated for such
services as have been satisfactorily performed through the date of termination, but no compensation shall be earned after the
effective date of the termination. Within five(5)days of any such termination, all finished or unfinished documents,data,studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, reports or other material prepared by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement
shall be delivered to the City. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall not be relieved of any liability to the City for
damages sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of this Agreement by the Consultant, and the City may withhold any
payments to the Consultant for the purposes of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the City from the
Consultant may be determined.
10. Default. If either party fails to comply with any term of this Agreement within ten (10)days after written notice to
comply has been mailed by the non-defaulting party to the defaulting party, such failure shall be deemed an immediate
breach of this Agreement("Event of Default").
11. Remedies. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the non-defaulting party shall have the following rights and
remedies, in addition to any other rights and remedies provided under this Agreement or by law:
11.1 Termination. The non-defaulting party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement or terminate the
defaulting party's rights under this Agreement.
11.2 Other Remedies. The non-defaulting party may pursue any available remedy at law or in equity (including
specific performance)by suit,action, mandamus or other proceeding to enforce and compel the performance of the duties and
obligations set forth in this Agreement, to enforce or preserve any other rights or interests of the non-defaulting party under
this Agreement or otherwise existing at law or in equity and to recover any damages incurred by the non-defaulting party
resulting from such Event of Default.
12. Non-Assignable. Due to the unique qualifications and capabilities of the Consultant, neither the rights nor
responsibilities provided for under this Agreement shall be assignable by either party,either in whole or in part.
13. Notices. All notices required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered
personally or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by generally recognized, prepaid, commercial
courier or overnight air courier service. Notice shall be considered given when received on the date appearing on the return
receipt, but if the receipt is not returned within five(5) days, then three (3) days after mailed, if sent by registered or certified
mail or commercial courier service; or the next business day, if sent by overnight air courier service. Notices shall be
addressed as appears below for each party, provided that if any party gives notice of a change of name or address, notices to the
giver of that notice shall thereafter be given as demanded in that notice.
CITY: City Clerk
P.O. Box 736
Salina, KS 67402-0736
CONSULTANT: Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc.
Attn: Jeff Holgerson, President
430 Beechwood Road
Salina, KS 67401
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14. Retention and Inspection of Records. The Consultant shall maintain complete, accurate, and clearly identifiable
records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. The records shall be maintained during the
term of this Agreement, and for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement (the
"Retention Period"); provided, however, that if any litigation, claim or audit is commenced prior to the expiration of the
Retention Period, then the Retention Period shall be extended until all litigation, claims or audit findings have been
completely terminated or resolved, without right of further appeal. During the Retention Period,the Consultant shall allow a
representative of the City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and
any other documents created pursuant to, or arising under, this Agreement. The City agrees to responsibly utilize all
information obtained pursuant to this paragraph for the purposes of reviewing, confirming, and verifying the nature and
amount of all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. The City agrees to take reasonable precautions not to
disclose such information outside the scope of those stated purposes, subject to the Kansas open records act or other
applicable law.
15. Non-appropriation. The City is subject to Kansas budget and cash basis laws, and operates on a calendar fiscal
year. In the event that this Agreement involves financial obligations spanning multiple fiscal years for the City, it is subject
to annual appropriation by the City's governing body for future fiscal years. If the City's governing body does not
appropriate the funds necessary to fulfill the City's financial obligations pursuant to this Agreement, the City shall so notify
the other parties to this Agreement and this Agreement shall be null and void for purposes of the fiscal year(s)affected by the
decision of the governing body not to appropriate.
16. Relationship. It is expressly understood that Consultant in performing services under this Agreement, does so as an
independent contractor. The City shall neither have nor exercise any control or direction over the methods by which
Consultant performs its responsibilities as outlined in Exhibit A. The sole interest and responsibility of the City is to see that
the services covered by this Agreement are performed and rendered in a competent, efficient, and satisfactory manner.
Consultant shall be exclusively responsible for all taxes, withholding payments, employment-based benefits, deferred
compensation plans, including but not limited to its workers compensation and social security obligations,and the filing of all
necessary documents, forms,or returns pertinent to the foregoing.
17. Subcontracting. Consultant shall not subcontract any work or services under this Agreement without the City's
prior written consent.
18. Compliance with Applicable Law.
Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal,state, and local law in the performance of this Agreement.
19. Equal Opportunity.
(a) In conformity with the Kansas act against discrimination and Chapter 13 of the Salina Code, the Consultant and its
subcontractors, if any,agree that:
(1) The Consultant shall observe the provisions of the Kansas act against discrimination and Chapter 13 of the Salina
Code and in doing so shall not discriminate against any person in the performance of work under this Agreement
because of race,sex,religion, age,color, national origin,ancestry or disability;
(2) The Consultant shall include in all solicitations, or advertisements for employees, the phrase "equal opportunity
employer,"or a similar phrase to be approved by the City's human relations director;
(3) If the Consultant fails to comply with the manner in which the Consultant reports to the Kansas human rights
commission in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A.44-1031 and amendments thereto,the Consultant shall be
deemed to have breached this Agreement and it may be canceled, terminated or suspended, in whole or in part,by
the City;
(4) If the Consultant is found guilty of a violation of Chapter 13 of the Salina Code or the Kansas act against
discrimination under a decision or order of the Salina human relations commission or the Kansas human rights
commission which has become final, the Consultant shall be deemed to have breached this Agreement and it may
be canceled,terminated or suspended, in whole or in part,by the City;
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(5) The Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of
this Agreement because of race, sex, religion, age,color, national origin, ancestry or disability;and
(6) The Consultant shall include similar provisions in any subcontract under this Agreement.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to this Agreement if the Consultant:
(1) Employs fewer than four employees during the term of this Agreement; or
(2) Contracts with the City for cumulatively$5,000 or less during the City's calendar fiscal year.
20. Administration of Agreement. All references in this Agreement requiring the City's participation or approval shall
mean the participation or approval of the City Manager or his designee,unless otherwise provided herein.
21. Attorney Fees. If any suit or action is instituted by either party hereunder, including all appeals,the prevailing party in
such suit or action shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and expenses from the non-prevailing party, in addition to
any other amounts to which it may be entitled.
22. Right to Independent Legal Advice. The Consultant understands and acknowledges the right to have this Agreement
reviewed by legal counsel of the Consultant's choice.
23. Applicable Law; Venue. This Agreement and its validity,construction and performance shall be governed by the laws
of Kansas. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the sole and exclusive venue shall be in the
Saline County, Kansas District Court.
24. Interpretation. This Agreement shall be interpreted according to its fair meaning, and not in favor of or against any
party-
25. Time. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. No extension will be granted unless in writing and signed by the
parties. Should the end of a time period fall on a legal holiday that termination time shall extend to 5:00 p.m. of the next full
business day.
26. Severability. The unenforceability, invalidity,or illegality of any provision of this Agreement shall not render the other
provisions unenforceable,invalid,or illegal.
27. Authority and Consent to Transaction. Each party represents to the other that the person executing this Agreement
has full and legal authority to bind such party to the terms of this Agreement, and that the execution and delivery of this
Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the governing body of each party.
28. Persons Bound. This Agreement shall extend to and bind the heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, successors and
authorized assigns of the parties hereto.
29. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original,or in multiple originals,and all such counterparts or originals shall for all purposes constitute one agreement.
30. Amendments. Neither this Agreement nor any of its terms may be changed or modified, waived, or terminated except
by an instrument in writing signed by an authorized representative of the party against whom the enforcement of the change,
waiver,or termination is sought.
31. Waiver. No failure or delay by a party hereto to insist on the strict performance of any term of this Agreement, or to
exercise any right or remedy consequent to a breach thereof, shall constitute a waiver of any breach or any subsequent breach of
such term. No waiver of any breach hereunder shall affect or alter the remaining terms of this Agreement, but each and every
term of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to any other then existing or subsequent breach thereof.
32. Conflict Resolution. No interpretation of this Agreement shall be allowed to find the City has agreed to binding
arbitration.
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33. No Third Party Beneficiaries. Solely the parties to this Agreement shall have rights and may make claims under this
Agreement. There are no intended third party beneficiaries under this Agreement, and no third parties shall have any rights or
make any claims hereunder.
34. Typewritten or Handwritten Provisions. Typewritten or handwritten provisions inserted or attached, and initialed by
all parties,shall supersede all conflicting printed provisions.
35. Feminine-Masculine,Singular-Plural. Wherever used,singular shall include the plural,plural the singular,and use of
any gender shall include all genders.
36. Headings. The headings of the sections of this Agreement are included for the purposes of convenience only and
shall not affect the interpretation of any provision hereof.
37. Merger Clause. These terms are intended by the parties as a complete, conclusive and final expression of all the
conditions of their Agreement. No other promises, statements, warranties, agreements or understandings, oral or written, made
before or at the signing thereof,shall be binding unless in writing and signed by all parties and attached hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their authorized
representatives.
CITY OF SALINA,KANSAS
By:
ason A.Gage,City Manager
Attest: // 1Or'
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Sha_di Wicks,CMC,City Clerk
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REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES,INC.
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Jeff o gerso ,Prefs ent
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EXHIBITS A, B, AND C
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES; TERM AND SCHEDULE; AND BASIS OF
PAYMENT OUTLINED ON ATTACHED PROPOSAL LETTER
Responsibility of Consultant
The appraiser shall complete an appraisal of the following real estate:
One opinion of value for the following described parcel with improvements:
Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10) on Eighth (8th) Street in Gower and Van Fleet's
Addition, Part of Church Park, in the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas;
One opinion of value for the following described unimproved parcel:
Lots Thirty-eight (38) and Forty (40) on Eighth (8th) Street, Original Town
Site of the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas:
and deliver to the City a written Appraisal Report.
The client and intended user of the Appraisal Report will be City of Salina officials for the intended
use of assisting the City in formulating a basis for a potential purchase price of the subject
properties.
Term and Schedule
Approximately two (2) weeks from the date of this Agreement.
Basis of Payment
The fee for the appraisal (in the form of separate opinions of value for the two parcels described
above) shall be Two Thousand and No/100t Dollars ($2,000.00) payable by the City upon delivery
of the appraisal.
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