1999 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
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AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on the ~ 7 day of ,191'1-,
by and between Career Options of Pinellas, Inc. (herein referred to as he "Co tractor") and the
City of Clearwater, Florida (herein referred to as the "City"), hereby Incorporates by reference
the City of Clearwater's "Standard Requirements for Request for Proposals"; Exhibits A _
Insurance Requirements; Request for Proposal City of Clearwater Summer Youth Employment
Program; and the Contractor's Proposal which was submitted in response to the City's Request
for Proposal.
1. The Contractor shall furnish all material and perform all of the work for administration of
the 1999 Summer Youth Employment Program of the City in full and complete
accordance with the following goals:
a) To provide 100 summer jobs for targeted youth over a six week period in local
private industry at a cost of $150,000.
b) To achieve a 75% satisfaction rating (Satisfactory or higher) from employers and
youth participating in the Summer Jobs Program.
c) To obtain program evaluations from at least 75% of all summer youth participants
and their employers and from as many of the parents/guardians of youth
participating in the Program as is practicable, at least once every two years.
d) The City and the Contractor will implement the following:
i) Fifty percent (50%) of the population to be served will consist of high
school dropouts who are 16 years of age and any youth who are 17 to 23
years of age. Additionally, 90% of the participants will reside in the
targeted geographical areas.
ii) Include a measure of youth satisfaction with the program as part of the
data collection.
iii) Collect and analyze information about youth who applied but did riot
enroll in the Program and for Program dropouts.
iv) Set minimum service parameters, such as number of youth to be served,
number of employers to participate, number of hours of pre-employment
training for youth/employers.
v) Determine the amount and content of pre-employment training, who
should provide the training, who should participate, and some form of
evaluating the effectiveness of the training.
vi) The administrator of the contract will present the City with a final report
on the program no later than October 151 following completion of the
program.
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vii) Develop a pilot program wherein a minimum of 20% of the total number
of employers will pay at least $1.00/hour towards the youths' hourly
wages.
2. All provisions of this contract shall be strictly complied with and conformed to, and no
amendment to this Contract shall be made except upon the written consent of the parties,
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. No amendment shall be construed to
release either party from any obligation of this contract except as specifically provided for
in such amendment.
3. Within thirty (30) days after execution of this Contract by all parties, the City will pay
$30,000 for start-up and other costs associated with the implementation of the program,
including staffing and administrative expenses. An additional $70,000 will be paid on or
about June 10, and a final payment of $50,000 will be paid on or about July 10. The
City's maximum liability under this contract shall not exceed $150,000, and at the end of
this contract all unencumbered funds will be returned to the City.
4. In the event that any provision or portion of this contract shall be found to be invalid or
unenforceable, then such provisions or portion thereof shall be performed in accordance
with the applicable laws. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or portion
of this contract shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision or
portion of this contract.
5. This contract will be effective from date of award through completion of the 1999
Summer Youth Employment Program and upon agreement of the City and the
Contractor, may be extended annually for one additional year. By giving at least thirty
(30) days written notice to the other party prior to January 1 of the contract year, both
parties must decide to extend this agreement for an additional year.
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SIGNATURE PAGE
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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. 0 Carassas, AssIstant CIty Attorney
Contractor:
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Authorized Signatory: Contr ctor
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
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City Manager
Attest:
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