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Resolution No. 8845 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 RESOLUTION NO. 8845 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXEC8TION OF AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT REGARDING TRASH EXCLUDERS IN THE CITY OF VERNON 4 WHEREAS, on December 131 2001, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region, adopted Order No. 01-182, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit for Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles and the incorporated cities therein, except the City of Long Beach (the "NPDES Permit"); and WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Disposal and Codisposal Site Cleanup Program (the "Program") is part of an effort to reduce trash deposited in the Los Angeles River and eventually into the Los Angeles Harbor; and WHEREAS, the City is part of the Los Angeles River Watershed under the NPDES Permit and is subject to a Trash Total Maximum Daily Load requirement of the NPDES Permit that requires the City to reduce the trash from the City over the next ten (10) years; and WHEREAS, the City desires to conduct a test case to reduce the amount of trash entering storm drains within the City; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (the "District") has secured grant funding on a reimbursement basis under the Program from the California Integrated Waste Management Board to install trash excluders in catch basins as a pilot program to gauge the effectiveness of the trash excluders; and WHEREAS, the District will finance, contract, administer and 1 install 25 trash excluders in the City of Vernon catch basins (the 2 "Project") at no cost to the City; and 3 WHEREAS 1 the City will be responsible for the future 4 maintenance, operation, repair and future replacement of trash 5 excluders upon completion of the Project; and 6 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon has 7 determined that, pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of 8 Section 2.27 of the Vernon City Code, it is in the public interest and 9 necessity to enter into an agreement with the District. 10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 11 CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: 12 SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby 13 finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true 14 and correct. 15 SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby 16 approves the Agreement with the Districtl in substantially the same 17 form as the copy which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and 18 incorporated by reference. 19 SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby 20 authorizes the Mayor to execute said Agreement for, and on behalf of, 21 the City of Vernon and the Acting City Clerk is hereby authorized to 22 attest thereto. 23 24 25 26 27 28 SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby directs the Acting City Clerk, or his designee, to send two' original signed Agreements to: Los Angeles County Flood Control District Attn. Donald L. Wolfe, Acting Chief Engineer Department of Public Works P.O. Box 1460 Alhambra, CA 91802-1460 - 2 - 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 SECTION 5: The Acting City Clerk of the City of Vernon 2 shall certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and 3 thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. 4 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September, 2005. 5 6 ~M!/,;#~~ · ---- . LEONIS C.' LBUR, Mayor 7 ATTEST: ~- BRUCE V. NHORST, JR., Acting City Clerk - 3 - ~ 1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA 2 ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 3 4 I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, JR., Acting City Clerk of the City of 5 Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being 6 Resolution No. ~845, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City 7 of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on 8 Wednesday, September 7, 2005, and thereafter was duly signed by the 9 Mayor of the City of Vernon. 10 11 12 13 (SEAL) 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 BRUCE V. MALKENHORS Acting City Clerk - 4 - EXHIBIT A '. AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the CITY OF VERNON, a municipal corporation in the County of Los Angeles. hereinafter referred to as "CITY," and the LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. a bOdy corporate and politic, hereinafter referr~d to as "DISTRICT": W!TNESSETH WHEREAS, DISTRICT is a political entity separate and distinct from the County of Los Angeles "COUNTY" and is governed by the COUNTY Board of Supervisors, pursuant to Section 3 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control Act; and ' WHEREAS. pursuant to Section 56-3/4 of the COUNTY Charter, the DISTRICT'S functions are performed by COUNTY'S Department of Public Works; and WHEREAS. it is understood that the rights and obligations of DISTRICT herein apply solely to DISTRICT and not to COUNTY, and that it is intended that any provision herein for the protection of DISTRICT shall also apply to COUNTY, its Director. officers. employees. and agents performing functions on behalf of DISTRICT; and , WHEREAS, CITY desires to conduct a.test.case to reduce the amount of trash entering storm drains within CITY by having DISTRICT install 25 "TRASH EXCLUDER," which partially block the openings of catch basins within CITY str~ets, in approximately 25 CITY owned catch basihs, to keep trash from entering the catch basins; and WHEREAS. DISTRICT will administer the procurement and installation of TRASH EXCLUDERS in the CITY, hereinafter referred to as "PROJECT"; and WHEREAS, DISTRICT has obtained grant funding on a reimbursement basis. under the Solid Waste Disposal and Codisposal Site Cleanup Program from the California Integrated Waste Management Board, hereinafter referred to as "CIWMB," for PROJECT; and WHEREAS. DISTRICT is willing to finance CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT COST at no cost to CITY, currently estimated to be $55.000, to be reimbursed by CIWMB; and WHEREAS. CITY is willing to accept TRASH EXCLUDERS and be responsible for the operation (which includes patrolling TRASH EXCLUDERS, especially during storms, to make sure that they are functioning properly and to relieve plugging when necessary), maintenance, repair. and future replacement of TRASH EXCLUDERS upon completion of PROJECT; and WHEREAS, PROJECT is entirely within the jurisdictional limits of CITY. lof7 NOW. THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows: (1) DEFINITIONS: a. CONTRACT DOCUMENT PREPARATION" as referred to in this AGREEMENT. shall consist of environmental documentation; preparation of location maps. specifications, and cost estimates, based on records and measurements provided by CITY; and advertise PROJECT for construction bids. . b. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT COST, as referred to in this AGREEMENT, shall consist of all payments to the Contractor or utility owners for construction of PROJECT and is currently estimated to be $55,000. c. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION, . ,as referred to in this, AGREEMENT, shall consist of construction contract administration, construction inspection. materials testing, construction survey, changes and modification of location maps and specifications for PROJECT, necessitated by unforeseen or unforeseeable field condjtions encountered dUring construction of PROJECT, and all other necessary work after advertising of PROJECT for construction bids to cause PROJECT to be constructed in accordance with the location maps and specifications approved by CITY. ' d. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, as referred to in this AGREEMENT, shall consist of investigation and preparation of search maps for right-of-way identification; property appraisals; title reports; preparation of legal descriptions; acquisition of any parcel of land and easements including negotiations, condemnation activities, and escrow costs; clearing any improvements within right of way; obtaining permits to enter other property; incidental and litigation expense; and all other work necessary to acquire ,right of way for construction of PROJECT. (2) CITY AGREES: a. To review various types of "TRASH EXCLUDER" suggested by DISTRICT, perform appropriate analysis, and then select the most appropriate type for CITY'S catch basin. CITY shall inform DISTRICT of its selection within 15 calendar days of receiving the specifications for TRASH EXCLUDERS from DISTRICT. 2of7 , , b. To review location map and specifications for PROJECT and provide comments to DISTRICT within fifteen (15) calendar days at no cost to DISTRICT. c. Perform and finance RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION necessary to complete project. d. To seek community support. e. To authorize the City Engineer and/or Director of Public Works to approve PROJECT by signing location map and specifications within fifteen (15) calendar days after receiving location map and specifications for PROJECT from DISTRICT. ,1. To grant to DISTRICT any temporary or permanent CITY right of way and easement that is necessary for the construction of PROJECT at no cost to . DISTRICT. . g. To issue all necessary permits for PROJECT on a no-fee basis. h. To remain responsible for the operation and maintenance of CITY catch basins before, during. and after construction of PROJECT. t Upon field acceptance of PROJECT by DISTRICT and at no cost to DISTRICT, authorize the City Engineer and/or Director of Public Works to sign the attached acceptance form, which Indicates CITY is accepting ownership of TRASH EXCLUDERS and responsibility for operation and maintenance of TRASH EXCLUDERS, including all associated costs and liabilities. CITY'S responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to: i. Routinely inspect and repair TRASIi EXCLUDERS to ensure that they are functioning properly. Ii. Replace any damaged or misplaced parts of TRASH EXCLUDERS with parts equivalent to those specified in the design specifications. . iii. Patrol and relieve plugging, espeCially during storms. k. To be solely liable for any damages resulting from CITY'S actions or inactions with regards to the operation and maintenance of TRASH EXCLUDERS. . 3of7 . , . . . \ r , L I.' To indemnify, defend, and hold harmless COUNTY and DISTRICT, their agents, officers, and employees, from and against any and all liability and expense arising from any act or omission of CITY, its officers, employees, agents, or contractors of any tier, in conjunction with PROJECT or TRASH EXCLUDERS, and its ownership, maintenance, and inspection thereof including, but not limited to, defense costs, legal fees. claims, actions. and causes of action for damages of any nature whatsoever including. but not limited to. bodily injury. death, personal injury. or property damage. Without limiting the scope of this indemnification, CITY a'grees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless COUNTY and DISTRICT from and , against any action relating to the intake of storm water into any CITY catch basin. ' (3) DISTRICT AGREES: a. To finance and perform CONTRACT DOCUMENT PREPARATION and CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION for PROJECT at no cost to CITY. b. To finance the CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT COST of PROJECT, currently estimated to be $55,000, to be reimbursed by CIWMB. c. To provide CITY a list of suggested TRASH EXCLUDERS for CITY to select. d. To submit location map and specifications for CITY'S review. e. To submit final location map and specifications for CITY'S approval (4) IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED AS FOLLOWS: a. If TRASH EXCLUDERS cause a threat to life or property, CITY, at its sole discretion, shall be allowed to remove the TRASH EXCLUDER at its cost. b. PROJECT consists of the work shown on DISTRICT'S location map and specifications, which will be located in the map vault at the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Alhambra Headquarters. DISTRICT'S location map is incorporated into this AGREEMENT by reference. c. DISTRICT shall have the right to reject all bids after notifying CITY and may readvertise PROJECT if DISTRICT deems such action is to be in the best interests of the DISTRICT. 40f7 d. DISTRICT may unilaterally terminate this AGREEMENT without cause, in DISTRICT'S sole discretion at any time by giving thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice to CITY. e. Each party shall have no financial obligation to the other party ,under this AGREEMENT. except as herein expressly provided. f. This AGREEMENT may be modified only by the mutual written consent of both parties. g. During construction of PROJECT. DISTRICT shall furnish an inspector or other representative to ensure that PROJECT is completed according to approved location maps and specifications. CITY may also furnish at no cost to DISTRICT, an inspector or other representative. Said inspectors shall cooperate and consult with each other. CITY inspector shall not issue any directive(s) to DISTRICT'S contractor for PROJECT, but shall work through DISTRICT'S inspector. The orders of DISTRICT'S inspector to the contractor or any other person in charge of construction shall prevail and be final. h. In contemplation of the provisions of Section 895.2 of the Government Code of the State of California imposing certain tort liability jointly upon public entities solely by reason of such entities being parties to an agreement (as defined in Section 895 of said Code), each of the parties hereto, pursuant to the authorization contained in Sections 895.4 and 895.6 of said Code, will assume the full liability imposed upon it or any of its officers, agents, or employees by law for injury caused by any act or omission occurring in the performance of this AGREEMENT to the same extent that such liability would be imposed in the absence of Section 895.2 of said Code. To achieve the above-stated purpose, each of the parties indemnifies and holds harmless the other party for any liability, cost, or expense that may be imposed upon such other party solely by virtue of said Section 895.2. The provisions of Section 2778 of the California Civil Code are made a part hereof as if incorporated herein. i. It is understood and agreed that the provisions of the Assumption of Liability Agreement No. 32085 between CITY and COUNTY, adopted by the Board of Supervisors with an effective date of November 14, 1977, and currently in effect. are inapplicable to this AGREEMENT. j. This AGREEMENT contains the complete and final understanding of the parties in connection with the subject matter herein and shall supersede any and all previous contemporaneous oral or written agreements between the parties regarding said subject matter. 5of7 /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I , , , . "- . I- . , k. The provisions of this AGREEMENT shall be interpreted and enforced pursuant to the laws. of the State of California. I. Any correspondence, communication, or contact concerning this AGREEMENT shall be directed to the following: CITY: Mr. Samuel Kevin Wilson Director of Community Services and Water City of Vernon Attn: Sherwood Natsuhara, Deputy Director Community Servo and Water 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 DISTRICT: Mr. Donald LWolfe Acting Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works P.O. Box 1460 Alhambra, CA 91802:'1460 60f7 . , . . .-. " 4 '. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused.this AGREEMENT to be executed by their respective officers. duly authorized, by the CITY OF VERNON on , 2005. and by the LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTIRCT on , 2005. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD' CONTROL DISTRICT, a body corporate and politic ATTEST: VIOLET VARONA-LUKENS Executive Officer of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles By Chair. Board of Supervisors By Deputy L APPROVED AS TO FORM: RAYMOND G. FORTNER, JR. ' County Counsel By Deputy CITY OF VERNON By Mayor ATTEST: By: City' Clerk By City Attorney P:\pdpublFloodlPROJECTSlPriorily A & B Catch Basin Retrofit In Cities tributary to LA River, Phase 1AIAgmt & board letteMgreement with VERNON _ final,doc 7of7 . . . ,j '. . . . IlfJf,~..y_.,;;f*_~ h!~-,' SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CITY COUNCIL LEONIS C. MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro-- Tem WM, "BILL" DAVIS Councilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL McCORMICK Councilman September 20, 2005 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 telephone (323) 583-8811 Los Angeles County Flood Control District Attn: Donald L. Wolfe, Acting Chief Engineer Department of Public Works P.o. Box 1460 Alhambra, CA 91802-1460 SOL BENUDIZ Police Chief MARK C. WHITWORTH Acting Fire Chief LEWIS J. POZZEBON Director of Environmental Health S. KEVIN WILSON Director of Community Services SHARON L. DUCKWORTH Acting City Treasurer Re: Agreement Regarding Trash Excluders in the City of Vernon Dear Mr. Wolfe: Transmitted herewith are two executed agreements, as referenced above, approved by City Council on September 7, 2005, through Resolution No. 8845: Upon complete execution, please return one original agreement to the undersigned. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Mr. Samuel K. Wilson, at (323) 583-8811 ext. 245. Very truly yours, ~~e Nel-t" ~iron Deputy City Clerk NG/kr cc: Samuel K. Wilson Resolution No. 8845 Agreement File No. 05:-014 (SdU$i.,dll inbu$kiaf ~', ~> AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the CITY OF VERNON, a municipal corporation in the County of Los Angeles. hereinafter referred to as "CITY," and the LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. a body corporate and politic, hereinafter referr~d to as "DISTRICT": WITNESSETH WHEREAS. DISTRICT is a political entity separate and distinct from the County of Los Angeles "COUNTY" and is governed by the COUNTY Board of Supervisors, pursuant to Section 3 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control Act; and . WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 56-3/4 of the COUNTY Charter, the DISTRICTS functions are performed by COUNTY'S Department of Public Works; and WHEREAS, it is understood that the rights and obligations of DISTRICT herein apply solely to DISTRICT and not to COUNTY. and that it is intended that any provision herein for the protection of DISTRICT shall also apply to COUNTY, its Director, officers, employees, and agents performing functions on. behalf of DISTRICT; and . WHEREAS, CITY desires to conduct a, test. case to reduce the amount of trash entering storm drains within CITY by having DISTRICT install 25 "TRASH EXCLUDER," which partially block the openings of catch basins within CITY str~ets. in approximately 25 CITY owned catch basins. to keep trash from entering the catch basins; and WHEREAS, DISTRICT will administer the procurement and installation of TRASH EXCLUDERS in the CITY, hereinafter referred to as "PROJECT"; and WHEREAS, DISTRICT has obtained grant funding on a reimbursement basis, under the Solid Waste Disposal and Codisposal Site Cleanup Program from the California Integrated Waste Management Board, hereinafter referred to as "CIWMB," for PROJECT; and WHEREAS. DISTRICT is willing to finance CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT COST at no cost to CITY, currently estimated to be $55,000, to be reimbursed by CIWMB; and WHEREAS. CITY is willing to accept TRASH EXCLUDERS and be responsible for the operation (which includes patrolling TRASH EXCLUDERS, especially during storms, to make sure that they are functioning properly and to relieve plugging when necessary), maintenance, repair, and future replacement of TRASH EXCLUDERS upon completion of PROJECT; and WHEREAS, PROJECT is entirely within the juris~ictionallimits of CITY. lof? NOW. THEREFORE. the parties mutually agree as follows: (1) DEFINITIONS: a. CONTRACT DOCUMENT PREPARATION.' as referred. to in t is AGREEMENT, shall consist of environmental documentation; preparati n of location maps, specifications. and cost estimates, based on records a d measurements provided by CITY; and advertise PROJECT r construction bids. b. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT COST, as referred to in this AGREEMENT, shall consist of all payments to the contractor or utility owners for construction of PROJECT and is currently estimated to be $55,000. c. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION, "as referred to in this, AGREEMENT, shall consist of construction contract administrat~on, construction inspection, materials testing, construction survey. changes and modification of location maps and specifications for PROJECT, necessitated by unforeseen or unforeseeable field conditions encountered during Construction of PROJECT, and all other necessary work after advertising of PROJECT for construction bids to cause PROJECT to be constructed in accordance with the location maps and specifications approved by CITY. ' d. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, as referred to in th.is AGREEMENT, shall consist of investigation and preparation of search maps for right-of-way identification; property appraisals; title reports; preparation of legal descriptions; acquisition of any parcel of land and easements including negotiations. condemnation activities, and escrow costs; clearing any improvements within right of way; obtaining permits to enter other property; incidental and litigation expense; and all other work necessary to acquire right of way for construction of PROJECT. (2) CITY AGREES: a. To review various types of "TRASH EXCLUDER" suggested by DISTRICT, perform appropriate analysis, and then select the most appropriate type for CITY'S catch basin. CITY shall inform DISTRICT of its selection within 15 calendar days of receiving the specifications for TRASH EXCLUDERS from DISTRICT. 20f7 b. To review location map and specifications for PROJECT and provide comments to DISTRICT within fifteen (15) calendar days. at no cost to DISTRICT. c. Perform and finance RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION necessary, to complete project. d. To seek community support. e. To authorize the City Engineer and/or Director of Public Works to approve PROJECT by signing location map and specifications within fifteen (15) calendar days after receiving location map and specifications for PROJECT from DISTRICT. f. To grant to DISTRICT any temporary or permanent CITY right of way and easement that is necessary for the construction of PROJECT at no cost to ' DISTRICT. g. To issue all necessary permits for PROJECT on a no-fee basis. h. To remain responsible for the operation and maintenance of CITY catch basins before, during, and after construction of PROJECT. i. Upon field acceptance of PROJECT by DISTRICT and. at no cost to ' DISTRICT, authorize the City Engineer and/or Director of Public Works to sign the attached acceptance form, which indicates CITY is accepting ownership of TRASH EXCLUDERS and responsibility for operation and maintenance of TRASH EXCLUDERS, including all associated costs and liabilities. CITY'S responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to: i. Routinely inspect and repair TRASH EXCLUDERS to ensure that they are functioning properly. ii. Replace any damaged or misplaced parts of TRASH EXCLUDERS with parts equivalent to those specified in the design specifications. iii. Patrol and relieve plugging, especially during storms. k. To be solely liable for any damages resulting from CITY'S actions or inactions with regards to the operation and maintenance of TRASH EXCLUDERS. 3of7 . . I." To indemnify, defend, and hold harmless COUNTY and DISTRICT, their agents, officers, and employees, from and against any and all liability and expense arising from any act or omission of CITY, its officers, employees, agents, or contractors of any tier, in conjunction with PROJECT or TRASH EXCLUDERS, and its ownership, maintenance, and inspection thereof including, but not limited to, defense costs, legal fees, claims, a~tions, and causes of action for damages of any nature whatsoever including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal injury, or property damage. Without limiting the scope of this indemnification, CITY a'grees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless COUNTY and DISTRICT from and , against any action 'relating to the intake of storm water into any CITY catch basin. ' (3) DISTRICT AGREES: a. To finance and perform CONTRACT DOCUMENT PREPARATION and CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION for PROJECT at no cost to CITY. b. To finance the CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT COST of PROJECT, ' currently estimated to be $55,000, to be reimbursed by CIWMB. c. To provide CITY a list of suggested TRASH EXCLUDERS for CITY to select. d. To submit location map arid specifications for CITY'S review. e. To submit final location map and specifications for CITY'S approval (4) IT IS MUTUAllY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED AS FOllOWS: a. If TRASH EXCLUDERS cause a threat to life or property, CITY, at its sole discretion, shall be allowed to remove the TRASH EXCLUDER at its cost. b. PROJECT consists of the work shown on DISTRICrS location map and specifications, which will be located in the map vault at the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Alhambra Headquarters. DISTRICT'S location map is incorporated into this AGREEMENT by reference. c. DISTRICT shall have the right to reject all bids after notifying CITY and may readvertise PROJECT if DISTRICT deems such action is to be in the best interests of the DISTRICT. 4of7 d. DISTRICT may unilaterally terminate this AGREEMENT without cause. in DISTRICT'S sole discretion at any time by giving thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice to CITY. e. Each party shall have no financial obligation to the other party ,under this AGREEMENT. except as herein expressly provided. f. This AGREEMENT may be modified only by the mutual written consent of both parties. g. During construction of PROJECT, DISTRICT shall furnish an inspector or . other representative to ensure that PROJECT is completed according to approved location maps and specifications. CITY may also furnish at no cost to DISTRICT. an inspector or other representative. Said inspectors shall cooperate and consult with each other. CITY inspector shall not issue any directive(s) to DISTRICT'S contractor for PROJECT, but shall work through DISTRICT'S inspector. The orders of DISTRICT'S inspector to the contractor or any other person in charge of construction shall prevail and be final. h. In contemplation of the provisions of Section 895.2 of the Government Code of the State of California imposing certain tort liability jointly upon public entities solely. by reason of such entities being parties to an agreement (as defined in Section 895 of said Code), each of the parties hereto. pursuant to the authorization contained in Sections 895.4 and 895.6 of said Code, will assume the full liability imposed upon it or any of its officers, agents, or employees by law for injury caused by any act or omission occurring in the performance of this AGREEMENT to the same extent that such liability would be imposed in the absence of Section 895.2 of said Code. To achieve the above-stated purpose, each of the parties indemnifies and holds harmless the other party for any liability, cost, or expense that may be imposed upon such other party solely by virtue of said Section 895.2. The provisions of Section ,2778 of the California Civil Code are made a part hereof as if incorporated herein. i. It is understood and agreed that the provisions of the Assumption of Liability Agreement No. 32085 between CITY and COUNTY,adopted by the Board of Supervisors with' an effective date of November 14, 1977, and currently in effect. are inapplicable to this AGREEMENT. j. This AGREEMENT contains the complete and final understanding of the parties in connection with the subject matter herein and shall supersede . any and all previous contemporaneous oral or written agreements between the parties regarding said subject matter. 5of7 /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I /I k. The provisions of this AGREEMENT shall be interpreted and enforced pursuant to the laws of the State of California. l. Any correspondence, communication, or contact concerning this AGREEMENT shall be directed to the following: CITY: Mr. Samuel KevIn Wilson Director of Community Services and Water City of Vernon Attn: Sherwood Natsuhara, Deputy Director Community Servo and Water 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 DISTRICT: Mr. Donald L Wolfe Acting Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works P.O. Box 1460 Alhambra, CA 91802-1460 6of7 ........ . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused.this AGREEMENT to be executed by their respective officers, duly authorized, by the CITY OF VERNON on , 2005, and by the LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTIRCT on , 2005. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, a body corporate and politic By ATTEST: VIOLET VARONA-LUKENS Executive Officer of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles Chair, Board of Supervisors By Deputy APPROVED AS TO FORM: RAYMOND G. FORTNER, JR.' County Counsel By Deputy CITY OF VERNON. By r#n<.d~~~ ~ May' ATTEST: By BY:V Ac ting City Clerk ~~^ City Attorney P:\pdpub\AoodIPROJECTS\Priorily A & B Catch Basin Retrofit in Cities tributary to LA Ri_. Phase 1AlAgmt & board lelteMgreement with VERNON - finaI,doc 7of7