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Home My WebLink AboutC81-015 Michael Kasher075 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO AND MICHAEL J. KASHER CONSULTING SERVICES - EAGLE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this c-�day of C�n�r,v�� U , 198_L_, by and between the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, a body corporate and politic, by and through its Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the "County" and Michael J. Kasher, hereinafter referred to as "Kasher". WHEREAS, the County has the legal authority pursuant to `qml' 30-11-101, 30-11-107 and 29-1-105, respectively, C.R.S. 1973, as amended, to make and enter into contracts and to do all other acts in relation to the property and concerns necessary to the exercise of the County's corporate or administrative powers relative to the administrative functions of Eagle County, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, as adopted and appropriated; and WHEREAS, the County is in need of the services of a consultant possessing the background and ability required to assist the Eagle County Administrative Department in streamlining the County's Data Processing operations, the continuing compensation and classification study, and transition of management of the 1981 County Budget; and WHEREAS, Kasher, through his previous experience as Eagle County - Administrative Assistant and Budget Officer, possesses the requisite skills and background to perform such duties; and WHEREAS, the County is therefore desirous of engaging the services of Kasher as a Consultant to the Eagle County Administrative Department, under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions, and promises contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: SECTION ONE GOVERNING LAW This contract shall be subject, generally, to all applicable �'` provisions of the rules and regulations of the County of Eagle, State of \qNsp/ Colorado and the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto. SECTION TWO SCOPE OF WORK Kasher will provide to the County the following information and perform the following duties in his capacity as a consultant to the Eagle County Administrative Department: 1. Assist the newly hired Personnel Officer, at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners, in the County's Compensation and Classification study. 2. Under direction of the Board of County Commissioners, establish a new system for handling Data Processing for the County. 3. To provide assistance and furnish technical knowledge in the interpretation, administration, and application of the 1981 budget, County of Eagle, Colorado, as approved and appropriated; and 4. To make every reasonable attempt to be available during the hours 8:00 A.M. through 12:00 Noon, MST, Monday through Friday, for con- sultation by means of the telephone; and 5. Upon reasonable advance notice, to meet with the Board of County Commissioners, Eagle County Administrative Staff or their designated representatives at the Eagle County offices for the purposes.of providing consulting services, to attend prearranged meetings, and/or to provide such other assistance as the Board of County Commissioners or the Eagle County Administrative Staff may from time to time require; said meetings which require Kasher to travel from his place of residence, if other than Eagle, to Eagle to not exceed two trips per month. SECTION THREE TERM OF CONTRACT Unless sooner terminated as provided for herein, this Contract shall be effective February 1, 1981 and shall terminate March 15, 1981. Not- withstanding the foregoing provision, either party, with or without cause, amy terminate this Contract upon the giving of ten (10) days prior written ntoice of such termination to the other respective party. Notice shall be deemed to have been given upon the mailing of said Notice by United States, certified, first-class mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the parties at their respective addresses as shall appear herein, or upon a change of address pursuant to this notice provision. Upon the expiration of the primary term referred to herein, this Contract may be renewed upon the same terms and conditions of the primary term for additional terms of thirty (30) days not to exceed six such renewals; provided, however, that the respective parties hereto mutually agree in writing to such renewal. SECTION FOUR COMPENSATION The County shall pay Kasher, and Kasher shall accept from the County, the following compensation: 1. A compensation of $3,700.00 due and payable on March 10, 1981. 2. Reimbursement, at cost, for out -of pocket expenses relating to the duties of this Contract, including, but not limited to, the following: a. Kasher shall be reimbursed for actual travel expenses based upon the m ost economical and efficient means available. Automobile mileage shall be paid at the rate of $ .20 per mile for personal vehicle usage based upon the shortest or most efficient route available. b. Lodging - Kasher shall be reimbursed for actual necessary lodging expenses at the single rate offered by hotels or motels within reasonable proximity of the place of business. c. Meals - Kasher shall be reimbursed for actual expenses relative to meals. d. Communication - Kasher shall be reimbursed for actual expenses relative to postage, telegraph and long distance telephone charges. e. In addition to those items specified herein above, Kasher shall be reimbursed for other reasonable expenses which may be incurred in the performance of his duties pursuant to this contract, i. e., registration fees, materials and supplies, typing and reproduction. SECTION FIVE AMENDMENTS TO THIS CONTRACT Any substantive modification of this contract shall be made in writing, mutually agreed to and executed by both parties hereto, and shall not affect any unmodified portions of this contract. The County and Kasher agree to consult with each other in all aspects in the performance of this Contract, and agree to negotiate in good faith to solve any problems which may arise. SECTION SIX ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 1. Kasher shall perform his services as an independent contractor in accordance with the terms of this contract. Kasher shall not be deemed to ne an agent, representative, or employee of the County and shall not extend the faith or credit of the County. 2. This Contract supercedes all negotations, conversations or discussions heretofore had between the parties related to this contract. 3. Kasher shall not assign, transfer, convey, pledge or otherwise dispose of this contract without the prior written consent of the County. i 1 `%wow, 4. Any covenant, condition or provision herein contained that is held to be invalid by any Court of competent jurisdiction shall be con- sidered deleted from this contract, but such deletion shall in no way affect any other covenant, condition or provision herein contained so long as such deletion does not materially prejudice the respective parties hereto in the respective rights and obligations contained in the valid covenants, conditions or provisions of this contract. 5. All covenants, conditions and provisions in this contract shall extend to and bind the legal representatives, successors and assignees of the respective parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this Contract as of the date first above written. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO By and through its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By Da a Grant, Ch irman, P. 0. Box 850 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Telephone: 328-7311_ ATTEST: By: 44, MW IV rk of the Boa f ounty Commissioners WITNESSED: MICHAEL J. KASHER 0// t Address: B x 512 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Telephone: 328-7185