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2014-068 MASTER PLAN FOR CLERMONT AND THE DOWNTOWN-WATERFRONT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this (A-e day of 2014, between the City of Clennont, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Flo da, (hereinafter referred to as the "CITY") and GAI CONSULTANTS, INC., a Florida Corporation, whose address is 618 E. South Street, Suite 700, Orlando, FL 32801 (hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT"). NOW THEREFORE, m consideration of the covenants, representations and agreements herein contained,the parties agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES: The CONSULTANT shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and perform all of the work described in the bid documents and specifications for non-utility fees contained in CITY's RFP NO. 14-028 Master Plan for Clermont and the Downtown-Waterfront and CONSULTANT'S June 12, 2014 response thereto, all of which is incorporated and made a part hereof and shall do everything required by this Agreement. To the extent of a conflict between the Contract documents the following priority shall prevail: 1. This Agreement; 2. RFP No.: 14-028; and 3. CONSULTANT'S August 14, 2014 Scope of Service (Exhibit"A"). 2. COMPENSATION SCHEDULE: The CITY agrees to and does engage CONSULTANT to perform the professional services for compensation described herein and as set forth in Exhibit "A"attached hereto and incorporated herein and the parties do further agree: a. As a condition precedent to receiving payment, CONSULTANT shall have been authorized to proceed by CITY for the specific phase, shall not be in default of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall provide to CITY an invoice. b. CITY shall pay all valid, approved and undisputed invoices as set forth in Exhibit "A" within thirty (30) days of receipt from CONSULTANT. In the event that CITY disputes any invoice submitted, it shall advise CONSULTANT in writing and said invoice shall not be deemed due and payable under this agreement. Neither the CITY's review approval or acceptance of, nor payment for, any services provided hereunder shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any nghts under this Agreement and the CONSULTANT shall be liable to CITY for any and all damages to CITY caused by the CONSULTANT's negligent or wrongful performance of any of the services furnished under this Agreement. c. CONSULTANT agrees to assign competent professionals to perform the assigned responsibilities and duties faithfully, intelligently, and to the best of their ability, and in the best interest of CITY during the term of this Agreement. All services provided shall be performed in accordance with this Agreement and with any and all applicable law, professional standards and guidelines. CITY may request CONSULTANT to make changes in the scope of services or make revisions to the work performed. Any changes or revisions requested by CITY that are not due to consultant error, omission or negligence will be incorporated into the scope of services by written amendment to this agreement and the 1 consultant may be entitled to additional compensation upon the agreement of the parties. Consultant will perform its Services with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by other professionals practicing in the same discipline(s), under similar circumstances and at the time and place where the Services are performed. 3. AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE,AND MILESTONES FOR SERVICES: CONSULTANT shall not be authorized to provide any services as set forth above until such time as CONSULTANT has received specific authorization from the City Manager, or his designee. Thereafter, CONSULTANT shall perform the services contemplated herein to the satisfaction of CITY in accordance with the Scope of Services attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit «A» 4. TERM. This Agreement shall take effect when executed by both parties and shall continue, until such time as the Scope of Services provided above is completed or the agreement is terminated as provided in Section 4 below. 5. TERMINATION. a. The non-breaching party upon breach of the terms and conditions contained herein may terminate this Agreement. b. Additionally, CITY shall have the right to terminate the agreement, for any reason, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the CONSULTANT. In the event of termination by the CITY pursuant to this section 4b, CONSULTANT shall be compensated in accordance with the services completed and accepted, as of the date of the termination and as set forth in the Scope of Services. 6. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONSULTANT. In addition to all other responsibilities provided herein, CONSULTANT expressly understands and agrees that, through the above- referenced assigned personnel, it shall perform all of the services required in the Scope of Services, and further agrees as follows: a. CONSULTANT may retain subcontractors to provide any of the services contemplated herein. Said subcontractors shall be used at the sole expense of CONSULTANT, under the direct supervision of CONSULTANT and with the prior written approval of CITY. b. CONSULTANT expressly acknowledges that any and all documents, logos, marketing and advertising material, plans, designs, reports, and specifications related to the project and acquired or created by CONSULTANT shall remain, at all times the property of CITY and CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT, therefore, shall preserve and maintain said records and shall immediately provide copies of them to CITY upon termination of this Agreement. 7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY. The City shall provide full information, as reasonably directed by CONSULTANT,regarding the requirements of the project. 8. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY. During the term of this Agreement, the City Manager shall be the designated representative authorized to act on behalf of the CITY, as provided by law, with respect to the project. 2 9. INSURANCE PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT. a. CONSULTANT shall provide the insurance as set forth in RFP 14-028 and the Contact Documents. b. To cover to the fullest extent permitted by law, the CONSULTANT shall indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and its agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the Scope of Work hereunder, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (1) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property, and (2) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the CONSULTANT, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. Such obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or otherwise reduce any other right to obligation of indemnity which would otherwise exist as to any party or person described in this Article. The CONSULTANT hereby acknowledges receipt of ten dollars and other good and valuable consideration from the CITY for the indemnification provided herein. CONSULTANT'S liability shall be limited to the insurance amounts specified in RFP 14-028 and the Contract Documents. c. Proof of Insurance. Upon CITY's request, CONSULTANT agrees to provide to CITY reasonable proof of the aforementioned policies of insurance, or certificates of the issuance thereof, as evidence of the compliance by the CONSULTANT with the terms and provisions contained herein. d. Loss of Insurance. If during the period which an insurance company is providing the coverage required by this Agreement, an insurance company shall: 1) lose its Certificate of Authority, 2) no longer comply with any applicable Florida Law, or 3) fail to maintain the Best Rating and Financial Size Category, CONSULTANT shall, as soon as it has knowledge of any such circumstance, immediately notify CITY and immediately replace the insurance coverage provided by the insurance company with a different insurance company meeting the requirements of this Agreement. Until the CONSULTANT has replaced the unacceptable insurer with an insurer acceptable to CITY,the CONSULTANT shall be deemed in default of this Agreement. e. Consequential Damages. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this AGREEMENT, neither party shall have any liability to the other party for indirect, consequential or special damages including, but not limited to, liability or damages for delays of any nature, loss of anticipated revenues or profits, costs of shutdown or startup whether such damages are based on contract,tort including negligence, strict liability or otherwise. 10. INDEMNIFICATION. CONSULTANT agrees to hold harmless and indemnify, including attorney fees, CITY, its officers, employees and agents against any and all claims, losses, damages or lawsuits for damages,arising from or related to negligent acts,errors or omissions of the CONSULTANT. 11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties agree that at all times and for all purposes within the scope of this Agreement, the relationship of CONSULTANT and CITY is that of an independent contractor. 3 12. FORCE MAJEURE. With regard to the performance hereunder, CONSULTANT shall not be deemed to be in default of this agreement, or have failed to comply with any term or conditions herein if, for reasons beyond CONSULTANT's reasonable control (including, without limitation, acts of God, natural disaster, labor unrest, war, declared or undeclared, the existence of injunctions or requirements for obtaining licenses, permits or other compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations), such performance is not reasonably possible within such time periods, then the time for such performance shall be extended until removal of such reasons beyond CONSULTANT's reasonable control,provided that CONSULTANT commences such performance as soon as reasonably possible and diligently pursues such performance. 13. NOTICES. All notices shall be in writing and sent by United States mail, certified or registered, with return receipt requested and postage prepaid, or by nationally recognized overnight courier service to the address of the party set forth below. Any such notice shall be deemed given when received by the party to whom it is intended. CONSULTANT: GAI Consultant, Inc. 618 E. South Street Suite 700 Orlando, FL 32801 Attn.: Richard A. Cima,Vice President CITY: Darren Gray, City Manager City of Clermont 685 W. Montrose Street Clermont, FL 34711 14. PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES. CONSULTANT warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee/contractor working solely for CONSULTANT any fee, commission, percentage, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award of making of this agreement. For breach or violation of this provision, in addition to any and all remedies available to CITY, CITY shall have the right to terminate this agreement without liability and to deduct from the contract price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift or consideration. 15. GENERAL PROVISIONS. a. Assignment and Disclosure of Intellectual Property. All original works of authorship that are made by the CONSULTANT or its representatives (solely or jointly with others), within the scope of, those described as works for hire and during the period of CITY'S agreement with the CONSULTANT and that are protectable by copyright as that term is defined in the United States Copyright Act and that the CONSULTANT will be considered the author thereof and shall have expressly authorized the use thereof by CITY for all purposes consistent with this Agreement. Any reuse of the Work described above without written verification or adaptation by Consultant, as appropriate, for the specific purpose intended, will be at City's sole risk and 4 without liability or legal exposure to Consultant. Any future verification or adaptation of such Work will entitle Consultant to further compensation at rates to be agreed upon by City and Consultant.- -b. Pre-suit Mediation. Prior to, and as a condition precedent to the commencement of any lawsuit or administrative proceeding to resolve any'disputes arising out of this Agreement the parties agree that the dispute first shall be summited;to non-binding mediation before a business mediation organization approved by the parties. Such mediation shall be held at the CITY's offices at the address set forth in this Agreement. The parties shall bear the costs of the mediation equally. c. Waiver. The waiver by CITY of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed or operate as a waiver of any subsequent breach of such provision or of such provision itself and shall in no way affect the enforcement of any other provisions of this Agreement. d. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is to any extent invalid or unenforceable, such provision, or part thereof, shall be deleted or modified in such a manner as to make the 'Agreement valid and enforceable under applicable law, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such a provision to other persons or circumstances shall be unaffected, and this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. e. Amendment. Except for as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an Agreement in writing signed by both parties. f. Entire Agreement. This Agreement including the documents incorporated by reference contains the entire understanding of the parties hereto and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements between the parties with respect to the performance of services by CONSULTANT. g. Assignment. This Agreement is personal to the parties hereto and may not be assigned by CONSULTANT, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of CITY. h. Venue. The parties agree that the sole and exclusive venue for any cause of action arising out of this Agreement shall be Lake County, Florida. i. ` Applicable Law. This Agreement and any amendments hereto are executed and delivered in the State of Florida and shall be governed, interpreted, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. j. Records. CONSULTANT expressly understands and acknowledges that any and all documents related,to the services provided herein, may be considered records that are subject to examination and production in accordance with Florida's Public Records Law. In accordance therewith CONSULTANT agrees to act as follows: 1. Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required by the CITY in order to perform the services contemplated herein. 2. Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions that the CITY would,provide the records and at a cost that does not 5 exceed the cost provided in this Florida's Public Records Law or as otherwise provided by law. 3. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law. 4. Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public records in possession of the CONSULTANT upon termination of the contract and destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. All records stored electronically must be provided to the CITY in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the public agency. IN,WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement for ,tkieaposes herein expressed on the date first above written. 4 Attest: ' CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA • * racy Ackjoy;c;City Cle Harold S. Turville,Jr.,Mayor *.1n.a.e Al• '�� Date: U —I Lf Attest: / �I, GAI Con 1t. ts, Inc. 1 B :A116 / '�.: / BY: Co,sorate l r / Ri and A. Cima, Vice President RC'eSi 'f O Date: . //01-/ 6 EXHIBIT A • gai consultants transforming ideas into reality August 15, 2014 GAI Project No. R140908.00 Exhibit A: Scope of Services for MASTER PLAN FOR CLERMONT AND THE DOWNTOWN-WATERFRONT SERVICES AGREEMENT RFP No. 14-028 Project Understanding The City of Clermont(Client) has worked diligently to develop visioning language and initial actions to enhance the character and opportunity for the overall City. This has included an examination of dramatic contemporary growth in the last 20 years as well as a particular emphasis on the historic downtown and waterfront. The visioning sessions have included substantial community input, led by The Corbin Group, and have established the key elements that will be addressed through the proposed Master/Implementation plan. The outcome of the visioning work includes several specific issues and opportunities, several initial ideas for desired'actions'and a new trademarked brand, logo and tagline for the City: Clermont, Choice of Champions. This scope of service will advance the completed visioning work to develop a comprehensive, implementable Master Plan. The GAI Team will join the City staff and serve as Strategic Advisors and Master Planners, within the Client Team Structure. The plan will include physical, policy and programmatic actions. The actions will be prioritized with general budget figures; and will include financial, funding and ongoing management recommendations to realize the plan over time in a fiscally sustainable manner. Actions will include near term (quick victories), progressive steps (5-10 years) and long range (20 year horizon) initiatives. The initial areas of implementation focus (possible master plan themes) include: the Downtown, the Waterfront, City-Wide Assessment, City-Wide Linkages and Mobility, Organizational Platform, and Capital Improvement Strategy. Scope of Services Based on our understanding of the project requirements/criteria provided to date by City of Clermont, GAI will perform the following described Scope of Services: Task 1— Organizing the Vision + Implementation. (30 days). This portion of the work shall include project setup and an initial workshop session to review the visioning work to date and develop organizing themes that can inform the detailed implementation planning effort. This phase will also identify any additional due diligence necessary to ascertain existing conditions in the community to explore thematic topics. 1.1 - Kickoff and Client Meetings GAI shall lead a kickoff meeting with the Client to confirm schedule, approach, team communication and immediate data information needs for initial work. GAI will coordinate with the Client on a regular basis to provide project status updates and progress towards overall project goals. Eight conference call or on- site meetings are anticipated for this function. The Client shall arrange for, invite, and host all on-site project meetings, as well as community communication and/or on-line presence of the project as appropriate. GAI will assist with the provision of content for Client outreach efforts. Orlando Office 618 East South Street,Suite 700 Orlando, FL 32801 T 407 423 8398 F 407 843 1070 www gaiconsultants corn City of Clermont GAI Project No R140908 00 August 15, 2014 1.2—TEAM Collaborative Workshop (4 hours) GAI shall lead a collaborative workshop meeting with the Client Team to review and explore the visioning work to date. The purpose of the workshop shall be to share information regarding the work to date and organize into general strategic themes and programmatic information upon which the master/implementation plan and actions may be organized. The agenda for the workshop will be developed collaboratively, but may follow a general organization including: 1.3—City Council Briefing At the direction of the Client Team, GAI will review progress on the initial planning efforts. This may include a summary of the Implementation Workbook as the'blueprint'for translating the Vision and Branding efforts into organizing themes that can lead to specific areas of study and implementable action. Product Part 1: A summary memorandum documenting information shared and developed in the collaborative workshop. This shall include a general set of planning themes, with corresponding details from the Vision(as described by the Client)regarding the guiding ideas and/or programmatic information for the Master Plan. Task 2 - Exploring + Developing Opportunities. (60,days) This portion of the work shall allow the GAI and Client Team to explore the opportunities developed in the thematic material in the Implementation Workbook. This shall include technical review, market reconnaissance, stakeholder meetings and design conceptualization. 2.1—Infrastructure Review Working with the Client, GAI shall assemble an initial City-wide mapping database using available public domain / property appraiser sources. This shall include GIS based aerial mapping, land use &zoning, property valuation hierarchy, civic/institutional non-taxable properties, street and block framework, historic properties, transit lines, parks &trails, schools and school zones. GAI will compile usable initial Urban Form framework maps to convey land use, character/ district areas and circulation structures for use by the Team in a workshop setting. Client shall assemble basic demographic data including income, race, crime statistics, etc., from 2010 census data or other available sources. Client shall provide utility infrastructure, roadway, and or other public improvements in an AutoCAD or GIS compatible format if needed during the project. Client shall also provide other background data regarding the City and CRA Budgets as well as brand and visioning input information for review. GAI shall collect and review Client provided infrastructure information, including basic public utilities, parking capacity, environmental review and any significant permit obligations. We will characterize the general utility infrastructure for the downtown and waterfront area, focusing on the ability to support new investment. 2.2—Initial Regulatory Review GAI will conduct a review of current comprehensive plan, zoning, regulatory/ code language and incentive programs to understand the current land development framework and it's application within different'character areas'or districts of the city. The objective of this review is to identify where the existing land development framework might be impeding desirable public and/or private investment.This review may also include a review of other policies regarding city administrative or management procedures as well as development incentives. 2.3—Market Review ,GAI will conduct a high level review of general market conditions within the downtown area that should be considered in preparing and considering master plan options, including an overview of market drivers • gai consultants transforming ideas Into realitya R140908 00/August 15, 2014 City of Clermont GAI Project No R140908 00 August 15, 2014 (residents, employees, visitors) and key characteristics for up to four selected land uses (such as retail- dining-entertainment, residential, office, and hotel), including a general estimate of demand potential for the selected uses within the downtown / waterfront area. Note that this review will be a desk research exercise, providing the level of detail associated with the visioning and planning of the long-term development of the Downtown-Waterfront area, but will not include the financial feasibility analysis or economic/fiscal impact of a specific'project'(a separate proposal can be prepared for these more detailed analyses if requested). Following completion of the market review, we will identify preliminary opportunities for the location of the demand potential by land use, considering such factors as existing development patterns, logical location to maximize community value and probability of development, as well as expressed stakeholder and community preferences. Also as part of this analysis, we identify and expand upon any previously identified impediments to desirable development whether they are regulatory, administrative, infrastructure or financially related. 2.4 - Site Review and Programming GAI will conduct a one day tour of the public realm in several specific locations, including the downtown and waterfront, trails, key'linkage streets', gateway locations and other points of regional interest. We anticipate that appropriate city representatives (such as Public Works, Planning, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation) will be available to assist in reviewing certain of the facilities, as well as participating in a specific workshop meeting to discuss programs, events calendars and identified needs to support current and desired activities. 2.5—Stakeholder Meetings GAI shall budget up to 4 stakeholder meetings. The stakeholder meetings shall be individual, or in small groups (8-10 people) for approximately 50 minutes each. The meetings (if conducted) shall be at the direction of the Client based on project need. This may include interviews with City Department Leaders, CRA Advisory Board or City Council members, agency leaders, neighborhood or business association leaders, healthcare executives, National Training Center executives, County or FDOT leaders or other key constituents associated with particular areas of possible action. 2.6—Preliminary Review Meeting GAI shall conduct a Client Team review meeting to discuss findings to date, confirm areas of focus and schedule for a multi-day on-site design workshop to develop and explore master plan opportunities. 2.7—Master Plan Design and Development Workshop GAI shall prepare for and conduct a 3 day, on-site master plan design and development workshop. The purpose of the workshop shall be to develop physical and non-physical implementation strategies. The workshop shall include a generalized Urban Design Framework of Place and Program for the City, with several features: _ • Multi-modal circulation framework for city-wide system of'neighborhood connector' streets • Public Realm framework for city-wide public realm system, including example vignettes for local parks or natural areas, as well as key streets recommended for modification • Gateway and directional signage locations for arterial, collector and local roads as part of a way finding signage program • Urban Form studies to describe new development and regulatory concepts in traditional and contemporary areas • Detailed Urban Design studies (1"=100')for up to 5 key opportunity sites identified by the Team • A Downtown Urban Design plan (1"=200')with specific recommendations regarding public realm enhancements, identification of Infill development sites/forms, and linkages between key areas of downtown to each other and to the waterfront • gai consultants transforming Ideas into reality. R140908 00/August 15, 2014 City of Clermont GAI Project No R140908 00 August 15, 2014 • Waterfront Conceptual Master Plan (1"=200')for the City owned properties along the southern edge of Lake Minneola, including a splash pad, boating facilities and other recreational and event possibilities • General Infrastructure recommendations necessary to support design ideas The workshop shall also develop a framework of non-physical implementation elements that may be part of the plan. This may include creative ideas to manifest the'brand', key partners related to specific brand initiatives, and preliminary financial and incentive strategies to approach implementation. Product Part 2: A master plan design presentation and technical summary documenting the products developed in the workshop as well as the individual reviews in 2.1 through 26. This shall include specific design solutions conveyed as diagrams, digital 3-D modeling and other forms of visualization. The work shall also include preliminary concepts for implementation. Task 3 — Deciding + Documenting the Master Plan. (60 days) This portion of the master plan shall take the input provided by the City Council from Task 2.9, and develop the implementation approach for prioritized & budgeted projects, policies, programs and partnerships necessary to achieve the plan. 3.1—Strategic Action Plan The GAI Team will develop a draft strategic plan to support the vision. This shall include: • Guiding Principles necessary to activate the vision- based themes • Policies or regulatory modifications necessary to support the Master Plan • Prioritized Enhancements + Capital Projects List&conceptual design/program description + Order of magnitude budgeting + Priority/phasing (early opportunity, mid-term, long term) + Funding strategy • Management/organizational roles • Development Incentives opportunity recommendations The strategic plan will be reviewed and refined with the Client in a workshop meeting to confirm top priorities and methodology to implement. GAI anticipates two meetings to review, refine and confirm the approach. 3.2— Draft and Final Report GAI will compile the master plan process and products into a formatted, written report with color graphics as developed during the process. The plan shall include the summary of Vision to Themes, the Due Diligence and City Review, the Design and Development Concepts/ Graphics and the Strategic Implementation Plan. GAI will revise the draft master plan document one (1) time based on written Client Team comments to produce the Final Master Plan document. 3.3—Plan Presentations GAI will participate with the Client Team in presenting the completed plan up to two times at the direction of the Client Team to describe the ideas, priorities and linkages between the community Vision, Brand and Master Plan Implementation Actions. Presentations may include City Council and the General Public. Product Part 3: A master plan document,printed in color(10 copies)at either 8x11 or 11x17, and available as a digital PDF file. CD-ROM will include native files of the report, as well as all incremental project notes and other documentation organized in a reference PDF file, bookmarked for ease of use. gai consultants transforming Wean into reality. R140908 00/August 15, 2014 City of Clermont GAI Project No R140908 00 August 15, 2014 Additional Services GAI will complete additional services to address opportunities that may be identified during the course of the project according to an agreed upon scope and fee at the direction of the Client. This may include detailed development consultation or pro-forma development, detailed design and engineering, additional marketing graphics, presentations, implementation design or other services as requested by the Client. Schedule GAI will begin work upon approval of a contract for services by the City of Clermont City Council and proper execution by both parties. GAI will endeavor to complete its Scope of Services and deliver the project deliverable within 6 months, subject to excused delay occasioned by factors beyond GAI's reasonable control. Compensation The total estimated cost of GAI's services under this Scope of Service for Tasks 1-3 will be invoice shall be a lump sum (including direct expenses) of$150,000.00. Invoices shall be prepared monthly on a percent complete basis. Assumptions and Understandings GAI's Scope of Services, Schedule and Compensation as set forth above have been prepared on the basis of the following assumptions and understandings: 1. Access to the project site(s) or other land upon which GAI is to conduct any field work will be available to GAI personnel in a timely manner. 2. All exploration locations will be marked and cleared by the Client for the existence of buried utility/piping structures. , 3. Client has provided all its requirements for GAI's scope of services and all criteria and/or specifications that GAI should utilize at the time this Proposal is authorized. This includes any , requirement for any statement of professional opinion or certification. r 4. Client has provided all available information pertinent to GAI's scope of services, including previous reports/drawings at the time this Proposal is authorized. Client will promptly provide other available base data (Vision materials, planning documents, utility infrastructure, demographic, etc as noted in Tasks 1 and 2). Unless otherwise noted, GAI may rely upon such information. I 5. Client will give GAI prompt notice whenever it observes or otherwise becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of GAI's performance. 6. Client will examine and provide comments and/or decisions with respect to any GAI interim or final deliverables within a period mutually agreed upon. 7. Any of Client's other consultant(s)/contractor(s) will cooperate and coordinate with GAI in a timely and efficient manner. 8. The Master Plan process will include several meeting sessions and on-site design workshops. The Client shall be responsible for providing suitable locations for these events, as well as any necessary public notifications, scheduling of stakeholders meetings and light refreshments for any public meeting. • gai consultants transforming ideas into reality® R140908 00/August 15, 2014