Independent Contractor - 2012 - Crime Stoppers / Service Agreement - 11/10/2012SERVICES AGREEMENT
(CRIMESTOPPERS )
This Services Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective this /0 day of NOtaL6e,e" ,
2020 by and between City of Eagle, Idaho, an Idaho municipal corporation ("City"), and Crime Stoppers
of Southwest Idaho, an Idaho non-profit corporation.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers programs were formed for the purpose of providing crime -solving
assistance to law enforcement agencies.
WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers programs worldwide have solved over half a million crimes and
recovered over three billion dollars' worth of stolen property and narcotics.
WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Southwest Idaho was founded in 1981 and administered by an
all -volunteer board of directors.
WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers have assisted law enforcement agencies by providing information
on crimes called in to the Crime Stoppers Tip line with information which leads to an arrest.
WHEREAS, City desires to hire Crime Stoppers to provide community services and continued
assistance of the City of Eagle Police and other law enforcement agencies.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged and agreed, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein
contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Incorporation of recitals: The above Recitals are a material part of this Agreement and
are incorporated into the Services of this Agreement by reference as though they were fully set forth
herein.
2. Effective Date; Term: The term of this Agreement is from November 16, 2020 through
September 30, 2021.
3. Services: The services to be performed by Crime Stoppers under this Agreement shall be
those services identified in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
3. Compensation and Payment: City shall pay to Crime Stoppers Three Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($3,500.00).
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4. Independent Contractor: At all times during the term of this Agreement, Crime
Stoppers shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of the City. The City shall
have the right to control Crime Stoppers only insofar as the results of Crime Stoppers' services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement. The City shall not have the right to control the means and methods by
which Crime Stoppers accomplishes services rendered hereunder. Crime Stoppers shall indemnify the
City against any liability arising out of an allegation or finding that Crime Stoppers is not an
independent contractor. Crime Stoppers will be solely responsible for payment of all federal and state
taxes, will not be an employee of the City for worker's compensation purposes or any other purposes,
and will not have unemployment insurance benefits.
5. Recordkeeping: Crime Stoppers shall prepare and maintain complete and accurate
records regarding the performance of services under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, a year
year-end report summarizing the number of tips leading to an arrest and a report summarizing the
community outreach programs conducted during the term of this Agreement.
6. Indemnification: Crime Stoppers shall agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless
City from and for any and all losses, claims, actions, judgment for damages, or injury to persons or
property and losses and expenses and other costs including litigation costs and attorney's fees, arising
out of, resulting from, or in connection with Crime Stoppers' performance under this Agreement.
7. Equipment, materials, supplies: Crime Stoppers shall supply, at Crime Stoppers' sole
expense, all equipment, tools, materials, and/or supplies to accomplish the services to be provided under
this Agreement.
8. Notice: Communication between the Parties regarding day-to-day matters shall occur via
e-mail or telephone. For Clarification on or direction regarding day-to-day matters, the point of contact
for the City shall be the Eagle City Clerk's office. All other notices required to be given by either of the
Parties shall be in writing and be deemed communicated when personally served, or mailed in the
United States mail, addressed as follows:
City of Eagle
Attn: Eagle City Clerk
Email: clerks@cityofeagle.org
Phone: (208) 939-2669
Crime Stoppers
Attn: Brii Mason
Email: crimestoppersofswid@gmail.com
Phone: (208) 871-2550
9. Assignment: This Agreement may not be assigned or delegated by either party without
prior written consent of the other party.
10. Amendments: This Agreement may be amended only in writing upon mutual agreement
of both City and Crime Stoppers.
11. Attornev's Fees: The prevailing party in any claims or disputes arising out of this
Agreement shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees in addition to other relief which a court
of competent jurisdiction may award.
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12. Governing Law: This Agreement will be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Idaho. The Parties submit to the jurisdiction of Idaho courts and agree that proper venue for any
suit concerning this Agreement shall be in the Fourth Judicial District of the State of Idaho, in and for
Ada County.
13. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties
relative to the subject matter hereof. Statements or representations of any kind not embodied herein
shall be of no force or effect. This Agreement may only be modified in writing.
14. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to
any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of
such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be
affected thereby.
15. Approval: The City and Crime Stoppers each acknowledge that this Agreement, even
though agreed upon by the City's representatives, is not binding upon the City until such time as the
Eagle City Council approves this Agreement and authorizes the Mayor to execute this Agreement on
behalf of the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first
above written.
CITY OF EAGLE:
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Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Law Enforcement Assistance
• Crime Stoppers will staff and operate a twenty-four (24) hour Telephone Hotline line to take
anonymous tips of a crime from callers
• Crime Stoppers will provide a website and P3 App Software to enable persons to provide tips
online.
• Crime Stoppers will provide at least one (1) Police Coordinator who will act as the
communication facilitator between citizens, media and law enforcement.
Community Outreach
• Crime Stoppers will provide at least one (1) public outreach program to assist and educate Eagle
citizens on crime prevention and reporting.
• Crime Stoppers will provide at least one (1) educational program to an Eagle based school on
implementing and maintaining a school crime program.
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Jason Pierce
Mayor
December 10, 2020
Crime Stoppers of SW Idaho, Inc
Attn: Brii Mason, President
P.O. Box 1452
Meridian, ID 83680
Dear Ms. Mason:
City of Eagle
P.O. Box 1520
Eagle, Idaho 83616
208-939-6813
Council Members:
Charlie Baun
Miranda Gold
Brad Pike
Kenny Pittman
Per the service agreement between the City of Eagle and Crime Stoppers of Southwest Idaho dated
November 10, 2020, a check in the amount of $3,500.00 is enclosed. The City is excited about this new
partnership and anticipate a positive impact to the community as a result.
As per Exhibit A of the agreement, please notify the City once the Community outreach programs have
been conducted. We would love to have a report at a Council meeting about the events.
Wishing you the very best!
Sicerely,
Tracy E. sborn, CMC
City Clerk
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