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AGREEMENT FOR •
INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into this /y day of .-ivy�1�,(�
OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, a municipal oration
2017, by and between the CITYcorpdration
the laws of the State of Florida whose address is: 685 W. Montrose Street,Clermont,
Florida, (hereinafter referred to as "CITY"), and PFM ASSET MANANGEMENT, LLC.,
whose address is: 300 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1170, Orlando, FL 32801 (hereinafter
referred to as "CONTRACTOR").
WHEREAS,the School Board of Broward County through the public procurement process
awarded an Agreement for investment advisory services,School Board of Broward County
contract number RFP 16-024H;
WHEREAS, CITY desires to utilize the above-referenced awarded bid,CONTRACTOR's
response thereto and Agreement in accordance with CITY's procurement policy; and
WHEREAS,CONTRACTOR desires to enter into a contract with CITY based on the terms
and conditions of the School Board of Broward County contract number RFP 16-024H;
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WITNESSETH: That the parties hereto, for the consideration hereinafter set forth,
mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE I— SCOPE OF WORK
The CONTRACTOR shall provide investment advisory services including management of
a medium-term investment portfolio as described in the School Board of Broward County
contract number RFP 16-024H,which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit
"A" and shall do everything required by this Agreement and the other Agreement
Documents contained,in the specifications,which are a part of these Documents. Provided,
however, that nothing herein shall require CITY to purchase or acquire any items or
services from CONTRACTOR. Provide further, for purposes of this article I, Section
2.02(a) of contract number RFP 16-024H shall not apply. To the extent of a conflict
between this Agreement and Exhibit"A",the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
prevail and govern. In `all instances the CITY purchasing policy, resolutions and
ordinances shall apply.
ARTICLE II—THE CONTRACT SUM
CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR,for the faithful performance of the Agreement as set forth
in the Agreement documents and the Unit Price Schedule as set forth in Exhibit `B',
attached hereto and incorporated herein. Provide further, for purposes of this Article II,
Section 2.02(a)of contract number RFP 16-024H shall not apply.
ARTICLE III—TERM AND TERMINATION
1. This Agreement is to become effective upon execution by both parties,and shall
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remain in effect until December 31, 2020, unless terminated or renewed as
provided by the School Board of Broward County.
2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, CITY may, upon
written notice to CONTRACTOR, terminate this Agreement if: a) without
cause and for convenience upon thirty (30) days written notice to
CONTRACTOR b) CONTRACTOR is adjudged to be bankrupt; c)
CONTRACTOR makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; d)
CONTRACTOR fails to comply with any of the conditions of provisions of this
Agreement; or e) CONTRACTOR is experiencing a labor dispute, which
threatens to have a substantial, adverse impact upon performance of this
Agreement, without prejudice to any other right or remedy CITY may have
under this Agreement. In the event of such termination, CITY shall be liable
only for the payment of all unpaid charges, determined in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement, for work, properly performed and accepted prior
to the effective date of termination.
ARTICLE IV—COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK
The CONTRACTOR shall provide investment advisory services including management of
a medium-term investment portfolio forth in the applicable purchase order or notice to
proceed.
ARTICLE V—PAYMENTS
In accordance with the provisions fully set forth in the General Conditions,
CONTRACTOR shall submit a payment request by the third (3rd) day of each calendar
month for items provided during the preceding calendar month. CITY shall make payment
to the CONTRACTOR, within thirty (30) calendar days, on the basis of a duly certified
and approved payment invoice by the CITY for services provided and accepted by the
CITY.
ARTICLE VI—DISPUTE RESOLUTION - MEDIATION
1. Any claim, dispute or other matter in question arising out of or related to this
Agreement shall be subject to mediation as a condition precedent to voluntary
arbitration or the institution of legal or equitable proceedings by either party.
2. The CITY and CONTRACTOR shall endeavor to resolve claims, disputes and
other matters in question between them by mediation.
3. The parties shall share the mediator's fee and any filing fees equally. The mediation
shall be held in Clermont,Lake County,Florida,unless another location is mutually
agreed upon. Agreements reached in mediation shall be enforceable as settlement
Agreements in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
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ARTICLE VII—INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION RIDER
1. Worker's Compensation Insurance - The CONTRACTOR shall take out
and maintain during the life of this Agreement Worker's Compensation Insurance for all
his employees connected with the work of this Project and, in case any work is sublet, the
CONTRACTOR shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Worker's
Compensation Insurance for all of the latter's employees unless such employees are
covered by the protection afforded by the CONTRACTOR. Such insurance shall comply
with the Florida Worker's Compensation Law. In case any class of employees engaged in
hazardous work under this Agreement at the site of the Project is not protected under the
Worker's Compensation statute, the CONTRACTOR shall provide adequate insurance,
satisfactory to the CITY, for the protection of employees not otherwise protected.
2. CONTRACTOR's Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance - The
Contactor shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement Comprehensive
General Liability and Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance as shall protect it
from claims for damage for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as claims
for property damages which may arise from operating under this Agreement whether such
operations are by itself or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by it, and the amount
of such insurance shall be minimum limits as follows:
(a) CONTRACTOR's Comprehensive General, $1,000,000 Each
($2,000,000 aggregate)
Liability Coverages, Bodily Injury Occurrence, & Property Damage
Combined Single Limit
(b) Automobile Liability Coverages, $1,000,000 Each
Bodily Injury & Property Damage Occurrence,
Combined Single Limit
(c) Professional Liability: Limits not less than $1,000,000 per claims-
made basis covering services provided under this contract.
Insurance clause for both BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
shall be amended to provide coverage on an occurrence basis.
3. SubCONTRACTOR's Public Liability and Property Damage
Insurance -The CONTRACTOR shall require each of his subCONTRACTORs to procure
and maintain during the life of this subcontract, insurance of the type specified above or
insure the activities of his subCONTRACTORs in his policy, as specified above.
4. Indemnification Rider
(a) To cover to the fullest extent permitted by law, the CONTRACTOR
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 Work, 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(other
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than the Work itself) , and (2) is caused in whole or in part by any
negligent act or omission of the CONTRACTOR, 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.
(b) In any and all claims against the CITY or any of its agents or employees
by any employee of the CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor, anyone
directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts
any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligations under this
Paragraph shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the
amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for
the CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor under workers' or workmen's
compensation acts,disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts.
(c) The CONTRACTOR hereby acknowledges receipt of ten dollars and
other good and valuable consideration from the CITY for the
indemnification provided herein.
ARTICLE VIII—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.
CONTRACTOR: PFM Asset Management LLC
300 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1170
Orlando, FL 32801
Attn: Steven Alexander, Managing Director
CITY: City of Clermont
Attn: Darren Gray, City Manager
685 W. Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
ARTICLE IX—MISCELLANEOUS
1. Attorneys' Fees. In the event a suit or action is instituted to enforce or interpret any
provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover such
sum as the Court may adjudge reasonable as attorneys' fees at trial or on any appeal,
in addition to all other sums provided by law.
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2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 CONTRACTOR.
6. Assignment. Except in the event of merger, consolidation, or other change of
control pursuant to the sale of all or substantially all of either party's assets, this
Agreement is personal to the parties hereto and may not be assigned by
CONTRACTOR, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of city.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Public Records. Contractor expressly understands records associated with this
project are public records and agrees to comply with Florida's Public Records law,
to include, to:
(a) Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be
required by the CITY in order to perform the services contemplated herein.
(b) 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 exceed the cost provided in this Florida's Public Records law or as
otherwise provided by law.
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(c) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from
public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as
authorized by law.
(d) Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost,
to the CITY all public records in possession of CONTRACTOR upon
termination of the contract and destroy any duplicate public records that are
exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements. CONTRACTOR shall use reasonable efforts to provide all
records stored electronically to the CITY in a format that is compatible with
the information technology systems of the CITY.
(e) IF CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS
RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR SHALL
CONTACT THE CITY'S CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, (352) 241-7331.
ARTICLE X— AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS
The Agreement Documents, as listed below are herein made fully a part of this Agreement
as if herein repeated.
Document Precedence:
1. This Agreement
2. Purchase Order/Notice to Proceed
3. All documents contained in the School Board of Broward County Contract/Bid No.
RFP 16-024H.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
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EXHIBIT A
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AGREEMENT C
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of this day of''M -
2015, by and among
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY,FLORIDA
(hereinafter referred to as"SBBC"),
a body corporate and political subdivision of the State of Florida,
whose principal place of business is
600 Southeast Third Avenue,Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
and
PFM Asset Management LLC
(hereinafter referred to as"PFMAM "),
with an office located at
300 South Orange Avenue,Suite 1170
Orlando, FL 32801
WHEREAS, SBBC issued a Request for Proposal identified as RFP 16-024H,
Investment Advisory Services (hereinafter referred to as "RFP"), dated June 23, 2015, and
amended by Addendum No.1, dated July 23, 2015,each of which is attached and incorporated as
Exhibit A, for the purpose of receiving proposals for Investment Advisory Services;and
WHEREAS, PFMAM submitted a proposal in response to the RFP (hereinafter referred
to as the"Proposal"),which is incorporated herein by reference;and
WHEREAS,SBBC desires to obtain Investment Advisory Services from PFMAM;and
WHEREAS,PFMAM wishes to provide investment advisory services to SBBC;and
WHEREAS, in providing such services to SBBC, PFMAM will utilize, certain services
to be provided by Fidelity Financial Services, L.C.,hereinafter referred to as"FFS";and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants
contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged,the Parties hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I -RECITALS
1.01 Recitals. The parties agree that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and that such recitals are incorporated herein by reference.
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ARTICLE 2—SPECIAL CONDITIONS
2.01 Term of Agreement. Unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 3.05 of this
Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2016 and conclude on
December 31, 2020. The term of the Agreement may, if needed, be extended for 180 days
beyond the expiration date. Procurement & Warehousing Services Department, will, if
considering extending, request a letter of intent to extend from PFMAM, prior to the end of the
Agreement period. Any extension shall be approved by an Amendment to this Agreement.
2.02 Services. PFMAM shall provide Investment Advisory Services as described in
its Proposal, herein incorporated as Exhibit B and C. Prices shall remain firm through the five
(5) years of the Agreement, as well as the 180 day extension, if exercised. SBBC reserves the
right to request a reduction in Agreement prices equal to the percentage of change of the
Consumer Price Index in the event of a reduction.
(a) Subconsultant Services FFS. In providing services to SBBC, PFMAM will
utilize certain cash management consultant services to be provided by FFS. Initially, FFS will
meet with School Board staff to gain insight into how cash flow needs have historically evolved.
FFS will provide advice that can be used by School Board staff to either enhance the existing
cash flow model or develop a new tool to help project future cash flows based on historical
patterns, seasonal trends and an assumed inflation rate. Specifically, FFS will work with the
School Board's staff on a monthly basis to determine cash flow requirements for all of the
desegregated funds, including surplus and bond proceeds funds. This determination will include
forecasting cash flows on a monthly and annual basis. FFS will provide the cash flow reports to
the School Board staff. The cash flow projections will be used by PFMAM in developing the
investment strategy given current market conditions and the guidelines of School Board's
Investment Policy.FFS will receive 30%of the total fees for fixed income management services
provided by PFMAM to SBBC, as described on the first page of Exhibit B. For avoidance of
doubt, FFS will not receive a portion of fees received for multi-asset class management services
described on the second page of Exhibit B, or fees for additional services, as described in
Exhibit C.
(b) In Providing Services to SBBC. SBBC hereby engages PFMAM to serve as
investment advisor under the terms of this Agreement with respect to the funds described in this
Agreement and such other funds as SBBC may from time to time assign by written notice to
PFMAM (collectively the "Managed Funds"), and PFMAM accepts such appointment. In
connection with the fixed income funds (the "Fixed Income Funds") and the multi-asset class
management funds (the "MACM Funds"), PFMAM will provide investment research and
supervision of the Managed Funds investments and conduct a continuous program of investment,
evaluation and, when appropriate,sale and reinvestment of the Managed Funds assets. PFMAM
will reassess and may alter the Investment Strategy asset allocation at least annually and
"rebalance" the investment funds as reflected in the Schedule at least annually to maintain the
ratios of the Investment Strategy and will consult with SBBC at least annually of the
performance of the Fixed Income Funds and MACM Funds held in the Managed Funds and, in
its judgment,will add to or reduce allocations to the Fixed Income Funds and each MACM Fund
and will add or delete Fixed Income Funds and MACM Funds (within the parameters of the
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Investment Strategy). PFMAM will promptly advise SBBC in writing of any revision of the
Managed Funds' Investment Strategy and any addition to or deletion from the allocation to the
Fixed Income Funds, and additions to and deletions from investment funds within the MACM
Funds held in the Managed Funds. In addition, PFMAM will provide to SBBC a quarterly
analysis of the performance of the Fixed Income Funds and MACM Funds in which the
Managed Funds are invested together with notice of any reallocation of assets among the Fixed
Income Funds and MACM Funds;the asset balances and market values for such analysis shall be
as supplied to PFMAM by the Custodian. In connection with all of the foregoing, PFMAM will
promptly give SBBC written notice of any changes to the Schedule. PFMAM shall continuously
monitor investment opportunities and evaluate investments of the Managed Funds. PFMAM
shall furnish SBBC with statistical information and reports with respect to investments of the
Managed Funds. PFMAM shall place all orders for the purchase, sale, loan or exchange of
portfolio securities for SBBC's account with brokers or dealers recommended by PFMAM and/or
SBBC, and to that end PFMAM is authorized as agent of SBBC to give instructions to the
custodian designated by SBBC (the "Custodian") as to deliveries of securities and payments of
cash for the account of SBBC. In connection with the selection of such brokers and dealers and
the placing of such orders, PFMAM is directed to seek for SBBC the most favorable execution
and price,the determination of which may take into account,subject to any applicable laws,rules
and regulations, whether statistical, research and other information or services have been or will
be furnished to PFMAM by such brokers and dealers. The Custodian shall have custody of cash,
assets and securities of SBBC. PFMAM shall not take possession of or act as custodian for the
cash, securities or other assets of SBBC and shall have no responsibility in connection therewith.
Authorized investments shall include only those investments which are currently authorized by
the state investment statutes and the applicable covenants and as supplemented by such other
written instructions as may from time to time be provided by SBBC to PFMAM. PFMAM shall
be entitled to rely upon SBBC's written advice with respect to anticipated drawdowns of
Managed Funds. PFMAM will observe the instructions of SBBC with respect to broker/dealers
who are approved to execute transactions involving the Managed Funds and in the absence of
such instructions will engage broker/dealers which PFMAM reasonably believes to be reputable,
qualified and financially sound.
(c) Registered Advisor; Duty of Care. PFMAM hereby represents it is a registered
investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. PFMAM shall immediately
notify SBBC if at any time during the term of this Agreement it is not so registered or if its
registration is suspended. PFMAM agrees to perform its duties and responsibilities under this
Agreement with reasonable care. The federal securities laws impose liabilities under certain
circumstances on persons who act in good faith. Nothing herein shall in any way constitute a
waiver or limitation of any rights which SBBC may have under any federal securities laws.
SBBC hereby authorizes PFMAM to sign I.R.S. Form W-9 on behalf of SBBC and to deliver
such form to broker-dealers or others from time to time as required in connection with securities
transactions pursuant to this Agreement.
(d) PFMAM's Other Clients. SBBC understands that PFMAM performs
investment advisory services for various other clients which may include investment companies,
commingled trust funds and/or individual portfolios. SBBC agrees that PFMAM, in the exercise
of its professional judgment, may give advice or take action with respect to any of its other
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clients which may differ from advice given or the timing or nature of action taken with respect to
the Managed Funds. PFMAM shall not have any obligation to purchase, sell or exchange any
security for the Managed Funds solely by reason of the fact that PFMAM, its principals,
affiliates,or employees may purchase, sell or exchange such security for the account of any other
client or for itself or its own accounts.
(e) Disciplinary Actions. PFMAM shall promptly give notice to SBBC if PFMAM
shall have been found to have violated any state or federal securities law or regulation in any
final and unappealable judgment in any criminal action or civil suit in any state or federal court
or in any disciplinary proceeding before the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") or
any other agency or department of the United States,any registered securities exchange, FINRA,
or any regulatory authority of any State based upon the performance of services as an investment
advisor.
(f) Brochure and Brochure Supplement. PFMAM warrants that it has delivered
to SBBC prior to the execution of this Agreement PFMAM's current SEC Form ADV, Part 2A
(brochure) and Part 2B (brochure supplement). SBBC acknowledges receipt of such brochure
and brochure supplement prior to the execution of this Agreement
2.03 Pricing. PFMAM's investment management fee is based on the total assets under
management. The fee schedule is fixed throughout the contract term. There is no portfolio
management fees for funds invested in local government investment pools or money market.
The fixed income management fee schedule and the multi-asset class management fee schedule
are described in Exhibit B, which is incorporated by reference. Additional fees for services as
described in its Proposal,are described in Exhibit C.
(a) PFMAM on behalf of itself and FFS is required to bill SBBC on a monthly basis,
and in no event shall PFMAM submit an invoice for services and costs more than ninety (90)
days after the services and/or costs occurred, otherwise such services and costs shall not be
considered by SBBC and same services and costs are admitted by PFMAM as waived and not
due to PFMAM. All costs shall be reasonable and subject to SBBC's approval.
2.04 Priority of Documents. In the event of a conflict between documents, the
following priority of documents shall govern.
First: This Agreement,then
Second: Addendum No. I,then
Third: RFP lb-024H,then
Fourth: Proposal submitted in response to the RFP by PFMAM
2.05 Inspection of PFMAM's Records by SBBC. PFMAM shall establish and
maintain books, records and documents (including electronic storage media)sufficient to reflect
all income and expenditures of funds provided by SBBC under this Agreement. All PFMAM's
Records, regardless of the form in which they are kept,shall be open to inspection and subject to
audit, inspection,examination, evaluation and/or reproduction, during normal working hours, by
SBBC's agent or its authorized representative to permit SBBC to evaluate,analyze and verify the
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satisfactory performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and to evaluate, analyze
and verify any and all invoices,billings,payments and/or claims submitted by PFMAM or any of
PFMAM's payees pursuant to this Agreement. PFMAM's Records subject to examination shall
include, without limitation, those records necessary to evaluate and verify direct and indirect
costs(including overhead allocations)as they may apply to costs associated with this Agreement.
PFMAM's Records subject to this section shall include any and all documents pertinent to the
evaluation, analysis, verification and reconciliation of any and all expenditures under this
Agreement without regard to funding sources.
(a) PFMAM's Records Defined. For the purposes of this Agreement, the
term "PFMAM's Records"shall include, without limitation,accounting records, written policies
and procedures, computer records,disks and software, correspondence,and any other supporting
documents that would substantiate,reconcile or refute any charges and/or expenditures related to
this Agreement.
(b) Duration of Right to Inspect. For the purpose of such audits, inspections,
examinations, evaluations and/or reproductions, SBBC's agent or authorized representative shall
have access to PFMAM's Records from the effective date of this Agreement, for the duration of
the term of this Agreement, and until the later of five (5) years after the termination of this
Agreement or five(5)years after the date of final payment by SBBC to PFMAM pursuant to this
Agreement.
(c) Notice of Inspection. SBBC's agent or its authorized representative shall
provide PFMAM reasonable advance notice(not to exceed two(2)weeks)of any intended audit,
inspection, examination,evaluation and or reproduction.
(d) Audit Site Conditions. SBBC's agent or its authorized representative shall
have access to PFMAM's facilities and to any and all records related to this Agreement, and
shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to exercise the rights permitted
under this section.
(e) Failure to Permit Inspection. Failure by PFMAM to permit audit,
inspection, examination, evaluation and/or reproduction as permitted under this Section shall
constitute grounds for termination of this Agreement by SBBC for cause and shall be grounds for
the denial of some or all of any PFMAM's claims for payment by SBBC.
(f) Overcharges and Unauthorized Charges. If an audit conducted in
accordance with this Section discloses overcharges or unauthorized charges to SBBC by
PFMAM in excess of two percent(2%)of the total billings under this Agreement,the actual cost
of SBBC's audit shall be paid by PFMAM. If the audit discloses billings or charges to which
PFMAM is not contractually entitled, PFMAM shall pay said sum to SBBC within twenty (20)
days of receipt of written demand unless otherwise agreed to in writing by both parties.
(g) Inspector General Audits. PFMAM shall comply and cooperate
immediately with any inspections, reviews, investigations, or audits deemed necessary by the
Florida Office of the Inspector General or by any other state or federal officials.
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2.06 Notice. When any of the parties desire to give notice to the other, such
notice must be in writing, sent by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party for whom it
is intended at the place last specified; the place for giving notice shall remain such until it is
changed by written notice in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. For the present,
the Parties designate the following as the respective places for giving notice:
To SBBC: Superintendent of Schools
The School Board of Broward County, Florida
600 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale,Florida 33301
With a Copy to: Chief Financial Officer
The School Board of Broward County, Florida
600 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale,Florida 33301
With a Copy to: Treasurer
The School Board of Broward County, Florida
600 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale,Florida 33301
To PFMAM: Steven Alexander,Managing Director
PFM Asset Management LLC
300 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1170
Orlando, FL 32801
With a Copy to: PFM Asset Management LLC
Attention: Controller
Two Logan Square, Suite 1600
18th&Arch Streets
Philadelphia,PA 19103
With a Copy to: Fidelity Financial Services, L.C.
2750 North 29th Avenue,Suite 202
Hollywood,FL 33020
2.07 Background Screening. PFMAM agrees to comply with all requirements of
Sections 1012.32 and 1012.465, Florida Statutes, and all of its personnel who (1) are to be
permitted access to school grounds when students are present, (2) will have direct contact with
students, or (3) have access or control of school funds, will successfully complete the
background screening required by the referenced statutes and meet the standards established by
the statutes. This background screening will be conducted by SBBC in advance of PFMAM or
its personnel providing any services under the conditions described in the previous sentence.
PFMAM shall bear the cost of acquiring the background screening required by Section 1012.32,
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Florida Statutes, and any fee imposed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to
maintain the fingerprints provided with respect to PFMAM and its personnel. The parties agree
that the failure of PFMAM to perform any of the duties described in this section shall constitute
a material breach of this Agreement entitling SBBC to terminate immediately with no further
responsibilities or duties to perform under this Agreement. PFMAM agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless SBBC, its officers and employees from any liability in the form of physical or
mental injury, death or property damage resulting from PFMAM's failure to comply with the
requirements of this Section or with Sections 1012.32 and 1012.465, Florida Statutes.
ARTICLE 3—GENERAL CONDITIONS
3.01 No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity. Nothing herein is intended to serve
as a waiver of sovereign immunity by any agency or political subdivision to which sovereign
immunity may be applicable or of any rights or limits to liability existing under Section 768.28,
Florida Statutes. This section shall survive the termination of all performance or obligations
under this Agreement and shall be fully binding until such time as any proceeding brought on
account of this Agreement is barred by any applicable statute of limitations.
3.02 No Third Party Beneficiaries. The parties expressly acknowledge that it is
not their intent to create or confer any rights or obligations in or upon any third person or entity
under this Agreement. None of the parties intend to directly or substantially benefit a third party '
by this Agreement. The parties agree that there are no third party beneficiaries to this Agreement
and that no third party shall be entitled to assert a claim against any of the parties based upon this
Agreement. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by an agency or political subdivision
of the State of Florida to be sued by third parties in any matter arising out of any contract.
3.03 Independent Contractor. The parties to this Agreement shall at all times be
acting in the capacity of independent contractors and not as an officer, employee or agent of one
another, except with respect to PFMAM serving as agent of SBBC in connection with the
purchase and sale of portfolio securities pursuant to Section 2.08 hereof. Neither party or its
respective agents, employees, subcontractors or assignees shall represent to others that it has the
authority to bind the other party unless specifically authorized in writing to do so. No right to
SBBC retirement, leave benefits or any other benefits of SBBC employees shall exist as a result
of the performance of any duties or responsibilities under this Agreement. SBBC shall not be
responsible for social security, withholding taxes, and contributions to unemployment
compensation funds or insurance for the other party or the other party's officers, employees,
agents,subcontractors or assignees.
3.04 Enual Opportunity Provision. The parties agree that no person shall be
subjected to discrimination because of age, race, color, disability, gender identity, gender
expression, marital status, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation in the performance
of the parties' respective duties,responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement.
3.05 Termination. This Agreement may be canceled with or without cause by
SBBC during the term hereof upon thirty(30)days written notice to the other parties of its desire
to terminate this Agreement. SBBC shall have no liability for any property left on SBBC's
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property by PFMAM after the termination of this Agreement. Any party contracting with SBBC
under this Agreement agrees that any of its property placed upon SBBC's facilities pursuant to
this Agreement shall be removed within ten (10) business days following the termination,
conclusion or cancellation of this Agreement and that any such property remaining upon SBBC's
facilities after that time shall be deemed to be abandoned, title to such property shall pass to
SBBC,and SBBC may use or dispose of such property as SBBC deems fit and appropriate.
3.06 Default. The parties agree that, in the event that a party is in default of its
obligations under this Agreement, the non-defaulting party or parties shall provide to the
defaulting party (30) days written notice to cure the default. However, in the event said default
cannot be cured within said thirty (30) day period and the defaulting party is diligently
attempting in good faith to cure same, the time period shall be reasonably extended to allow the
defaulting party additional cure time. Upon the occurrence of a default that is not cured during
the applicable cure period, this Agreement may be terminated as to the defaulting party by the
non-defaulting parties upon thirty(30)days notice. This remedy is not intended to be exclusive
of any other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in
addition to every other remedy now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or
otherwise. No single or partial exercise by any party of any right, power, or remedy hereunder
shall preclude any other or future exercise thereof. Nothing in this section shall be construed to
preclude termination for convenience pursuant to Section 3.05.
3.07 Annual Appropriation. The performance and obligations of SBBC under this
Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual budgetary appropriation by its governing body. If
SBBC does not allocate funds for the payment of services or products to be provided under this
Agreement,this Agreement may be terminated by SBBC at the end of the period for which funds
have been allocated. SBBC shall notify the other party at the earliest possible time before such
termination. No penalty shall accrue to SBBC in the event this provision is exercised,and SBBC
shall not be obligated or liable for any future payments due or any damages as a result of
termination under this section.
3.08 Excess Funds. Any party receiving funds paid by SBBC under this
Agreement agrees to promptly notify SBBC of any funds erroneously received from SBBC upon
the discovery of such erroneous payment or overpayment. Any such excess funds shall be
refunded to SBBC with interest calculated from the date of the erroneous payment or
overpayment. Interest shall be calculated using the interest rate for judgments under Section
55.03, Florida Statutes, applicable at the time the erroneous payment or overpayment was made
by SBBC.
3.09 Public Records. Pursuant to Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes, any party
contracting with SBBC is required to (a) keep and maintain available for public inspection any
records that pertain to services rendered under this Agreement; (b)provide the public with access
to public records on the same terms and conditions that SBBC would provide such records and at
a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or as otherwise
provided by law; (c) ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from
public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law; and (d)
meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost to SBBC, all public
records in that party's possession upon termination of its Agreement with SBBC and destroy any
duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records
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disclosure requirements. All of such party's records stored electronically must be provided to
SBBC in a format that is compatible with SBBC's information technology systems._Each party
shall maintain its own respective records and documents associated with this Agreement in
accordance with the records retention requirements applicable to public records. Each party shall
be responsible for compliance with any public documents request served upon it pursuant to
Section 119.07, Florida Statutes, and any resultant award of attorney's fees for non-compliance
with that law. Each party acknowledges that this Agreement and all attachments thereto are
public records and do not constitute trade secrets.
3.10 Student Records: Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this
Agreement, any party contracting with SBBC under this Agreement shall fully comply with the
requirements of Sections 1002.22 and 1002.221, Florida Statutes; FERPA,and any other state or
federal law or regulation regarding the confidentiality of student information and records. Each
such party agrees, for itself, its officers, employees, agents, representatives, contractors or
subcontractors, to fully indemnify and hold harmless SBBC and its officers and employees for
any violation of this section, including, without limitation, defending SBBC and its officers and
employees against any complaint, administrative or judicial proceeding, payment of any penalty
imposed upon SBBC,or payment of any and all costs,damages,judgments or losses incurred by
or imposed upon SBBC arising out of a breach of this covenant by the party, or an officer,
employee, agent, representative, contractor, or sub-contractor of the party to the extent that the
party or an officer, employee, agent, representative, contractor, or sub-contractor of the party
shall either intentionally or negligently violate the provisions of this section or of Sections
1002.22 and/or 1002.221, Florida Statutes.
3.11 Compliance with Laws. Each party shall comply with all applicable federal,
state and local laws, SBBC policies, codes, rules, and regulations in performing its duties,
responsibilities and obligations pursuant to this Agreement.
3.12 Place of Performance. All obligations of SBBC under the terms of this
Agreement are reasonably susceptible of being performed in Broward County, Florida and shall
be payable and performable in Broward County,Florida.
3.13 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted and
construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any
controversies or legal problems arising out of this Agreement and any action involving the
enforcement or interpretation of any rights hereunder shall be submitted to the jurisdiction of the
State courts of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Broward County,Florida.
3.14 Entirety of Agreement. This document incorporates and includes all prior
negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements and understandings applicable to the
matters contained herein and the parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements or
understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained in this
document. Accordingly, the parties agree that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be
predicated upon any prior representations or agreements,whether oral or written.
3.15 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
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3.16 Assignment. Neither this Agreement or any interest herein may be assigned,
transferred or encumbered by any party without the prior written consent of the other party.
There shall be no partial assignments of this Agreement including, without limitation, the partial
assignment of any right to receive payments from SBBC.
3.17 Incorporation by Reference. Exhibits A, B and C are attached hereto
and referenced herein shall be deemed to be incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
3.18 Captions. The captions, section designations, section numbers, article
numbers, titles and headings appearing in this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of
convenience, have no substantive meaning, and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the
scope or intent of such articles or sections of this Agreement, nor in any way affect this
Agreement and shall not be construed to create a conflict with the provisions of this Agreement.
3.19 Severability. In the event that any one or more of the sections, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses or provisions contained in this Agreement is held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, unlawful, unenforceable or void in any respect, such shall not
affect the remaining portions of this Agreement and the same shall remain in full force and effect
as if such invalid, illegal, unlawful, unenforceable or void sections, paragraphs, sentences,
clauses or provisions had never been included herein.
3.20 Preparation of Agreement. The parties acknowledge that they have sought and
obtained whatever competent advice and counsel as was necessary for them to form a full and
complete understanding of all rights and obligations herein and that the preparation of this
Agreement has been their joint effort. The language agreed to herein expresses their mutual
intent and the resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial construction, be
construed more severely against one of the parties than the other.
3.21 Amendments. No modification, amendment, or alteration in the terms or
conditions contained herein shall be effective unless contained in a written document prepared
with the same or similar formality as this Agreement and executed by each party hereto.
3.22 Waiver. The parties agree that each requirement, duty and obligation set
forth herein is substantial and important to the formation of this Agreement and, therefore, is a
material term hereof. Any party's failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be
deemed a waiver of such provision or modification of this Agreement unless the waiver is in
writing and signed by the party waiving such provision. A written waiver shall only be effective
as to the specific instance for which it is obtained and shall not be deemed a continuing or future
waiver.
3.23 Force Maieure. Neither party shall be obligated to perform any duty,
requirement or obligation under this Agreement if such performance is prevented by fire,
hurricane, earthquake, explosion, wars, sabotage, accident, flood, acts of God, strikes, or other
labor disputes,riot or civil commotions,or by reason of any other matter or condition beyond the
control of either party, and which cannot be overcome by reasonable diligence and without
unusual expense ("Force Majeure"). In no event shall a lack of funds on the part of either party
be deemed Force Majeure.
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3.24 Survival. All representations and warranties made herein, indemnification
obligations, obligations to reimburse SBBC, obligations to maintain and allow inspection and
audit of records and property, obligations to maintain the confidentiality of records, reporting
requirements, and obligations to return public funds shall survive the termination of this
Agreement.
3.25 Contract Administration. SBBC has delegated authority to the Superintendent
of Schools or his/her designee to take any actions necessary to implement and administer this
Agreement.
3.26. Liability. This section shall survive the termination of all performance or
obligations under this Agreement and shall be fully binding until such time as any proceeding
brought on account of this Agreement is barred by any applicable statute of limitations.
A. By SBBC: SBBC agrees to be fully responsible up to the limits of Section
768.28, Florida Statutes, for its acts of negligence, or its employees' acts of negligence when
acting within the scope of their employment and agrees to be liable for any damages resulting
from said negligence.
B. By PFMAM: PFMAM agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend SBBC, its
agents, servants and employees from any and all claims, judgments, costs, and expenses
including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees, reasonable investigative and discovery
costs, court costs and all other sums which SBBC, its agents,servants and employees may pay or
become obligated to pay on account of any, all and every claim or demand, or assertion of
liability, or any claim or action founded thereon, arising or alleged to have arisen out of the
products, goods or services wrongfully furnished whether by negligence or willfulness by
PFMAM, its agents, servants or employees; the equipment of PFMAM, its agents, servants or
employees while such equipment is on premises owned or controlled by SBBC; or the
negligence of PFMAM or the negligence of PFMAM's agents when acting within the scope of •
their employment, whether such claims,judgments, costs and expenses be for damages, damage
to property including SBBC's property, and injury or death of any person whether employed by
PFMAM,SBBC or otherwise.
3.27 Authority. Each person signing'this Agreement on behalf of either party
individually warrants that he or she has full legal power to execute this Agreement on behalf of
the party for whom he or she is signing, and to bind and obligate such party with respect to all
provisions contained in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement
on the date first above written.
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FOR SBBC
(Corporate Seal)
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA
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EXHIBIT B Exhibit B
Fixed fee schedule for assets under management
Year 1
Portfolio Value Assets Under Management Basis%of Account Amortized
Cost plus Accrued Interest
Self-Insurance and First$25 million 0.077%(7.7 basis points)
Long Term Operating Next$25 million 0.066%(6.6 basis points)
Funds Next$50 million 0.061%(6.1 basis points)
Next$100 million 0.06%(6.0 basis points)
Over$200 million 0.05%(5.0 basis points
Bond Proceed Funds All Bond Proceeds 0.06%(6.0 basis points)
Year 2
Portfolio Value Assets Under Management Basis%of Account Amortized
Cost plus Accrued Interest
Self-Insurance and First$25 million 0.079%(7.9 basis points)
Long Term Operating Next$25 million 0.068%(6.8 basis points)
Funds Next$50 million 0.062%(6.2 basis points)
Next$100 million 0.06%(6.0 basis points)
Over$200 million 0.05%(5.0 basis points)
Bond Proceed Funds All Bond Proceeds 0.05%(5.0 basis points)
Year 3
Portfolio Value Assets Under Management Basis%of Account Amortized
Cost plus Accrued Interest
Self-Insurance and First$25 million 0.082%(8.2 basis points)
Long Term Operating Next$25 million 0.070%(7.0 basis points)
Funds Next$50 million 0.064%(6.4 basis points)
Next$100 million 0.06%(6.0 basis points)
Over$200 million 0.05%(5.0 basis points)
Bond Proceed Funds All Bond Proceeds 0.05%(5.0 basis points)
Year 4
Portfolio Value Assets Under Management Basis%of Account Amortized
Cost plus Accrued Interest
Self-Insurance and First$25 million 0.085%(8.5 basis points)
Long Term Operating Next$25 million 0.073%(7.3 basis points)
Funds Next$50 million 0.066%(6.6 basis points)
Next$100 million 0.06%(6.0 basis points)
Over$200 million 0.05%(5.0 basis points)
Bond Proceed Funds All Bond Proceeds 0.05%(5.0 basis points)
Year 5
Portfolio Value Assets Under Management Basis%of Account Amortized
Cost plus Accrued Interest
Self-Insurance and First$25 million 0.10%(10.0 basis points)
Long Term Operating Next$25 million 0.08%(8.0 basis points)
Funds Next$50 million 0.07%(7.0 basis points)
Next$100 million 0.06%(6.0 basis points)
Over$200 million 0.05%(5.0 basis points)
Bond Proceed Funds All Bond Proceeds 0.05%(5.0 basis points)
Exhibit B
Multi Asset Class Management (MACM") fee schedule
for assets under management
Portfolio Value Assets Under Management Annual Fee
OPEB Trust First$10 Million 0.45%
Next$10 Million 0.35%
Next$30 Million 0.25%
Next$50 Million 0.20%
Over$100 Million 0.15%
There would be no extra travel or expense charges.There is minimum annual fee of$10,000.
For purposes of this schedule, "Assets Under Management" means,with respect to the MACM Funds
portfolio,the net market value of all cash and investments assets as of the end of the most recent
month.