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Home My WebLink About2016-408-E DSS - Batch, Poore and Williams for legal services for conflict cases in child welfare 000vSign Envelope ID: 1oeE4ore'rAr8-41A8e48e'n1eoEeC1eren [Departmental Use Only] TITLE Legal Services FY 2016-17 ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACT UNDER $15,000,00 NORTH CAROLINA THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this l day of July, 2016, ("Effective Date") by and between Orange County, North Carolina, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, (the "Cwunty°), party of the firstpart: and Sydney Batch,].D_ M.S.W. (the "Providor"), party of the second part; WDTNESSETH: For the purpose and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the County hereby contracts for the services of the Provider, and the Provider agrees to provide the following services to the County in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, time being of the essence: The services and/or materials (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Services") to be furnished under this Agreement are as follows: The Provider will provide legal consultation to agency staff regarding child welfare issues. The Provider will conduct court proceedings and handle other legal matters on behalf of the County related to adoption, foster care, and child protective services. The term o[this agreement rendered shall hc from July L, ZOl6to June 30, 20\7. Provider represents and agrees that Provider is qualified to perform and fully capable of performing and providing the services required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and timely manner to the satisfaction of the County. Provider shall be responsible for all errors or omissions, in the performance of the Agreement. Provider shall correct any and all errors, omissions, discrepancies, ambiguities, mistakes or conflicts at no additional cost to the County. Provider agrees that Provider shall not sub-contract any of the services to be provided in this Agreement, nor shall Provider assign any right or responsibility granted or required by this Agreement, without the prior written approval of the County. SPECIFIC TERMS L Payment: The County agrees to pay at the rates specified for Services satisfactorily performed in accord with this Agreement. The amount to be paid by the County shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars, ($175.00/hour). Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of an invoice properly submitted to County. Should Provider fail to perform its duties under the terms of this Agreement, County may, without fault or penalty, withhold any payment associated with the work to be performed until such time as said work is completed. 2. Non—waiver: Failure by County at any time to require the performance by Provider of any of the provisions hereof shall in no way waive or affect the County's right hereunder to enforce the same, nor shall any waiver by the County of any breach be held to be a waiver of any succeeding breach or a waiver of this Non-Waiver Clause. 3. Independent Contractor: The Provider shall operate as an independent contractor and the County shall not be responsible for any of the Provider's acts or omissions. The Provider shall not be treated as an employee with respect to the Services performed hereunder for federal or state tax, unemployment or workers' compensation purposes. The Provider understands that neither federal, nor state, nor payroll tax of any kind shall be withheld or paid by the County on behalf of the Provider or the employees of the Provider. 4. Insurance: Provider shall obtain, at its sole expense, Comnncrciu! General Liability Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Workers' Compensation Insurance, and any additional insurance as may be required by County's Risk Manager as such insurance requirements are described in the Orange County Revised 6/16 1 ____ " ) 000vSign Envelope ID: 1oeE4ore'rAr8-41A8e48e'n1eoEeC1eren Risk Transfer Policy and Orange County Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements (each document is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at u .phpj. If `s Risk Manager determines additional insurance coverage is required such additional insurance shall consist of N/A (if no additional insurance required mark N/A as being not applicable) Provider shall not commence work until such insurance is in effect and certification thereof has been received by the County's Risk Manager. 5. Indemnity: The Provider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Orange County from all losses, liabilities, claims, demands, suits, costs, damages or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from bodily injury, including death, to any person or persons or damage to or destruction of any property caused in whole or in part by any negligent or intentional act or omission on the part of the Provider, its agents, or assigns directly or indirectly related to the Services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement on the part of the Provider. 6. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual written agreement of the parties or by the County upon written notice to the Provider. County may suspend this Agreement upon reasonable notice to the Provider. 7. Entire Agreement and Signatures: The parties have read this Agreement and agree to be bound by all of its terms, and further agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between the parties unless and until modified in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may he executed electronically'. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. 8. Priority: In determining the basic services to be provided, should any documents be referenced in or attached to this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall have priority in any conflict between the terms of referenced documents and the terms of this Agreement. 9. Governing Law: Both parties agree that this Agreement shall he governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. Provider shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws, policies, rules, and regulations and the Orange County Anti-Discrimination Policy. Any violation of this requirement is a breach of this Agreement and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the definition of breach to discrimination. By executing this Agreement Provider affirms that Provider is and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147'86.50. 10. Dispute Resolution: Any and all suits or actions to enforce, interpret, or seek damages with respect to any provision of, or the performance or non-performance of, this Agreement shall be brought in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina sitting in Orange County, North Carolina. It is agreed by the parties that no other court shall have jurisdiction or venue with respect to such suits or actions. Binding arbitration may not be initiated by either Party, however, the Parties may agree to nonbinding mediation of any dispute prior to the bringing of such suit or action. 11. Non Appropriation: Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and the validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the authority of its statutory mandate. In the event that public funds are unavailable and not appropriated for the performance of County's obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically expire without penalty to County immediately upon written notice to Provider of the unavailability and non-appropriation of public funds. Revised 6/16 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1 DBE4D7B-FA78-41A8-B49B-51 BDEEC1 B7B5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, County and the Provider have signed this Agreement, effective as of the day first written above. ORANG 7 6FArby: PROVIDE P DocuSigned by: 1561/ULAA. AWA114,AWS(A)1 S.VtlAkil bailk By: _116.3.Z924 BISSELL/ By: County Manager Title: 200 S. Cameron St. Sydney Batch, J.D., M.S.W. P.O. Box 8181 Batch, Poore, and Williams Hillsborough,NC 27278 120 Penmarc Ct., Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27603 Phone: 919-870-0466 Email: sbatch@batchpoore.com Revised 6/16 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1 DBE4D7B-FA78-41A8-B49B-51 BDEEC1 B7B5 DgcuSign Envelope ID:6A2E53C1-1789-4B38438A0-EED8072BEC9F CNA LAWYERS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY POLICY DECLARATIONS Agency: Branch: Policy Number: Insurance is provided by Continental Casualty Company, 700324 912 596371335 333 S.Wabash Ave_Chicago IL 60604 A Stock Insurance Company. L NAMED INSURED AND ADDRESS: NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS: Batch,Poore&Williams,PC This is a Claims Made and Reported policy. It applies only to 120 Penmarc Drive,Suite 101 those claims that are both first made against the insured and Raleigh,NC 27603 reported in writing to the Company during the policy period. Please review the policy carefully and discuss this coverage with your insurance agent or broker. 2. POLICY PERIOD: Inception:10/15/2015 Expiration:10/15/2016 at 12:01 A,M.Standard Time at the address shown above 3. LIMITS OF LIABILITY: Each Claim:$100,000 Inclusive of Claims Expenses Aggregate: $300,000 Death or Disability and Non-Practicing Each Claim:8100,000 Extended Reporting Period Limit of Liability: Aggregate: $300,000 4. DEDUCTIBLES: Aggregate: $2,500 Inclusive of Claims Expenses 5. POLICY PREMIUM: Annual Premium: $2,620.00 Total Amount: $2,620.00 Includes CNA Risk Control Credit of $ 0.00 Includes Net Protect Premium,see coverage endorsement ifapplicable 6. FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS ATTACHED AT INCEPTION: (3-I 18011-A(Ed. 12/2011),G-118012-A(Ed.03/1999),(3-118016-A (Ed. 12/2011),G-118024-A(Ed. 04/2008),G- 118029-A(Ed.04i2008),0.118039-A32(Ed.06/2008),(3-I 18041-A32(Ed.07/]997),G-118062-A32 (Ed.04/2008), 0-118064-A32(Ed.07/1997),0-145184-A(Ed.06/2003) 7. WHO TO CONTACT: To report a claim: CNA—Claims Reporting P.O.Box 8317 Chicago,IL 60680-8317 Fax:866-773-7504/Online:www.ena.com/claims Email:SpecialtyProNewLoss@cna.ccm Lawyers Claim Reporting Questions:800-540-0762 ?talk larS- aft4P*'A 10/30/2015 Authorized Representative Date G-115012-A(Ed.03/99) Pa ge DocuSign Envelope ID: 1 DBE4D7B-FA78-41A8-B49B-51 BDEEC1 B7B5 DocuSign Envelope ID:6A2E53C1-1789-4B88438A0-EED8072BFC9F ciNA Continental Casualty Company 333 S.Wabash Ave. Chicago,IL 60604 LAWYERS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY POLICY ATTORNEY SCHEDULE Policy Number: 596371335 Name of Each Lawyer Named Individual Retroactive Date Bonnie Ansley 09/08/2014 Jerrold Patrick Williams Same as Policy Retroactive/Prior Acts Date Shannon C Poore 06/07/2010 Sydney J Batch 12/01/2005 ATTYSCH Page