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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Landmarks ContractIffil HISTORIC LANDMARKS FOUNDATION OF INDIANA Southem Regio~a[ Office 115 West Chesmut Street Jeffersonvi[[e, IN 47130 8122844534 Fax: 8122859923 south@h[stodcIandmarks.org www. hlstofic[andmarks.org December 12, 2005 Honorable Rob Waiz City of Jeffersonville 501 East Court Avenue JeffersonC~lle, IN 47130 Dear Mayor Waiz: The current contract between the City of JeffersonvilIe and Hdstoric Landmarks Foundation of Indiana for 'Circuit Rider' services to the Preservation Commission will exI~tre on December 31, 2005. I would therefore 1/ke to take this opportunity to make you aware of some of what has been accomplished over the past year, and ask for the dt~s continued support of this valuable program. Over the past year, the Circuit Rider: ~ Provided staffcomments to the Preservation Commission on deven Certificate of Appropriateness applications (generaiIy including talking w/th the applicant about his or her project, providing slides or digital images for use during the meeting, and writing a staff recommendation based upon the ordinance and historic district design guidelines); > Provided staff approval of two other Certificate of Appropriateness applications; )' Worked with the Commission andJeffersonvi[le Main Street to revise the size gu/delines for flush- mounted signs in the historic district; } Continued work on Rules of Procedu.re for the Commission; > Drafted list that w/Il be provided to applicants of supporting materials that should be included with COA applications; and > Provided training opportunities and educational materials for commission members. A copy of the Circuit Rider contract for 2006 is enclosed. If the city would like to continue these services, please sign the contract and ret'urn it to rny attention at th/s office: I *,51[ then obtain the other signatures and return a copy to you. On behalf of Historic Landmarks, I would like to thank you and the City of Jeffersonville for your support of historic preservation and the Circuit Rider program. Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions or concerns about the program. We look forward to continuing to work with the city and the Preservation Commission to ensure the protection of Jeffersonville's unique architectural heritage. Community Preservation Specialist Enclosure: ~4greement for Professional Semices AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This agreement entered into this ftrst day of January, 2006 by and between the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Jeffersonville, State of Indiana, hereinafter referred to as the "Local Public Agency," and Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency desires to promote certain historic preservation activities within the City of Jeffersonv/lle; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency desires the services of a qualified preservation professional to serve as part-time staff person to its Historic Preservation Commission; and, WHEREAS, the Contractor represents that it is qualified to render such services to the Local Public Agency, and is a qualified professional as defined in 36 CFR 61 authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended (PL 89-665) and the National Historic Preservation Amendments Act of 1980 (PL 96-515); as defined in the scope of services below; NOW THEREFORE, the pardes hereto do mutually agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES: The contractor shall coordinate the work of a qualified preservation professional, or "circuit rider," who shall perform the following services: Develop guideline books for all districts Recommend a xvork program to the Commission members and staff Conduct training workshops for the Commission members and staff Prepare material for and attend the Commission meetings as needed Assist the Commission in establishing historic districts Direct the C.O.A. process Assist with the application for and maintenance of federal and state grants for special projects As time permits: promote historic preservation generally within the community; provide technical assistance in such areas as National Register review and tax act projects; counsel building owners on restoration; provide information on preservation legislation. 2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY: The Local Publ/c Agency will prepare minutes and agenda for all meetings. The Local Public Agency w/ll assist and encourage the creation of neighborhood associations in conjunction with local designation efforts. 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE: The services of the Contractor shall commence January 1, 2006 and shall be completed December 31, 2006. 4. COMPENSATION: The Contractor shall be compensated for services in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4000.00) plus membership in Historic Landmarks Foundation for any Historic Preservation Commission member not already a member. The membership rate for each commission member shall be $10 per year. 5. METHOD OF PAYMENT: Payment shall be made in two payments, subject to receipt of an invoice or voucher from the Contractor that services provided under this Agreement are being performed. The first payment shall be payable not later than March 31, 2006 and the second payment shall be payable not later than August 31, 2006. 6. NON-FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS: The following Labor Standards Provisions are applicable to the Agreement under State or Local law; provided that the inclusion of such provisions in this Agreement shall not be construed to relieve the Contractor or any subcontractor from the pertinent requirements of any corresponding Federal Labor Standards Provisions upon hours per day, per week, or per month which the employees engaged in the work covered by this Agreement may be required or permitted to ~vork thereon may not be exceeded. Where the minimum rates of pay required under State or Local law are higher than the minimmm rates of pay required or set forth in the Federal Labor Standards Provisions of this Agreement for corresponding classification, such State or Local mir2mum rates shall be applicable minimum rates of pay for such classifications. 7. PROVISION FOR EXTENSION: Thi? Agreement is subject to renewal upon agreement by both parties. 8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This Agreement is subject to and incorporates the provision as Part II - Terms and Conditions (Form H621-B, dated February 1969). IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Local Public Agency and the Contractor have executed this Agreement as of the date fizst written above. City of Jeffersonville LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY By: Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana CONTP, zkCTOR By: Patricia Wachtel Interim President By: Gregory Sekula Director, Southern Regional Office