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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10032006 - C.38 (3) C . 3C3. L Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -- - Costa FROM: Anne Cain, County Librarian County DATE: October 3, 2006 Sra `°uK SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE the Contra Costa County Librarian to Accept $15,000 from Target SPECIFIC REQUEST (S) OR RECOMMENDATION (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION AUTHORIZE the Contra Costa County Librarian to accept $15,000 from Target on behalf of the Contra Costa County Library and West County Reads to publish the West County Reads! 2007 Reading Events Calendar and present twelve literacy events in community libraries located in West Contra Costa County. FINANCIAL IMPACT The donation of$15,000 from Target will provide funds to publish and distribute the calendar, print posters to promote the calendar, offer one literacy event per month in West Contra Costa County, and distribute books to children at these events. BACKGROUND West County Reads is a community collaboration with a mission to encourage and support efforts to develop children's literacy in West Contra Costa County. The West County Reads! Reading Events Calendar is a community outreach tool that promotes reading and identifies literacy activities for families and children throughout West County, including the many programs offered by Contra Costa County Library and the Richmond Public Library. CONTRA COSTA CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT Research on early literacy indicates that it is never too early to prepare children for success as readers and that children who start school behind, often stay behind. Libraries have a distinct and vital role to play in supporting children's literacy. They are the place to go for books and information in a multitude of formats; they are the primary community institution available to individuals and families no matter their age or economic status; and they have a strong tradition of providing a variety of reading programs that develop and reinforce the joy of reading. The West County Reads! Reading Events Calendar promotes these programs and attracts families to their community library, creating an opportunity to introduce the many services and resources offered by libraries. This project supports the community outcomes of Children Ready for and Succeeding in School. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ©--YES SIGNATURE: CLal [a-RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE 0-APPROVE ❑ OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOA?�ON/ t% 9�.� �,v APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER TE OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. AYES: NOES: ABSENT3fABS TAIN: ATTESTED CGea ContactCain Coun�y ibrarlan JOHN CULLEN,CLERK Of THE BOARD OF 646642 SUP RVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR cc: County Library Administration County Administrator O ��j C County Auditor By 1.,� �WV ' ,Deputy O\BOSUarget Donation 2006.doc V TARGET September 15, 2006 Ms. Laura O'Donoghue Deputy County Librarian / Public Services Contra Costa County Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4497 Dear Ms. O'Donoghue: Thank you for your interest in Target community giving programs. We are pleased to inform Contra Costa County Library that a grant has been approved in the amount of$15,000 for support of the Target Family Story Time program. In addition to the grant check, we have enclosed a Charitable Contribution Receipt. Please take a moment to complete and sign the receipt and return it to us so we can comply with Internal Revenue Service guidelines. We also ask that you identify us as "Target" if you choose to do any announcements or articles in recognition of this grant. We have enclosed a 2006 Grantee Kit which includes a CD with the following information: Black and White and 4-color program ads Target logos and usage information - Sample Press Release The information is to be used by your organization in creating marketing/collateral materials for the Target supported program. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us by email at community.relations@Target.com or by phone at 612-696-6098. Congratulations on your grant. We are proud to partner with organizations like yours to help strengthen families and the communities we serve: Thank you for the work you do to make a difference every day. Sincerely, Ezra Garrett Community Relations Target Enclosures: Check, Charitable Contribution Receipt, Grantee Kit 1000 Nicollet Mall,TPS-3080, Minneapolis, MN 55403/430 Newpark Mall,3b Floor, Newark,CA 94560 S0374 TARGET 2006 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION RECEIPT In order for Target to comply with Internal Revenue Service guidelines, we ask that you acknowledge receipt of any single charitable contribution of$250.00 or more. Organization: Contra Costa County Library Address: 1750 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4497 Check Date: 9/13/2006 Amount: $15,000 Check#: 6524991 Please check the most appropriate statement. Target did not receive or will not receive any goods or services in exchange for this contribution. Target has been or will be advertised or listed as a donor/sponsor. No other goods or services have been received in exchange for the contribution. Target has received or will receive the following goods or services in exchange for this contribution. Please estimate value and describe: For example: 10 museum passes valued at $14.95 each. Signature / a�,� -��; �_.� ,-z L z Date `l/1 F/ e- Please return to: Target Community Relations 33 South Sixth Street, CC-3600 Minneapolis, MN 55402 For questions regarding this form, please contact: Teri Olson Senior Coordinator Community Relations Target Corporation Teri.olson@Target.com (612) 304-9906 1000 Nicollet Mall,TPS-3080, Minneapolis, MN 55403/430 Newpark Mall,3b Floor, Newark,CA 94560 S0374 _ ''l VL; Contra Costa County STANDARD CONTRACT Number Standard Form L-1 (Purchase of Services - Long Form) Fund/Org# 3702 Revised 2002 Account # Other # 1. Contract Identification. Department: Library Subject: Library staff training in accordance with the Library's Strategic Plan. 2. Parties. The County of Contra Costa, California (County), for its Department named above, and the following named Contractor mutually agree and promise as follows: Contractor: Cheryl Gould Capacity: Self-Employed Individual Address: 15 Old Creek Road, Petaluma, CA 94952 3. Term. The effective date of this Contract is October 3, 2006. It terminates on April 30, 2007 unless sooner terminated as provided herein. 4. Payment Limit. County's total payments to Contractor under this Contract shall not exceed $ 31,700.00. 5. County's Obligations. County shall make to the Contractor those payments described in the Payment Provisions attached hereto which are incorporated herein by reference, subject to all the terms and conditions contained or incorporated herein. 6. Contractor's Obligations. Contractor shall provide those services and carry out that work described in the Service Plan attached hereto which is incorporated herein by reference, subject to all the terms and conditions contained or incorporated herein. 7. General and Special Conditions. This Contract is subject to the General Conditions and Special Conditions (if any) attached hereto, which are incorporated herein by reference. 8. Project. This Contract implements in whole or in part the following described Project, the application and approval documents of which are incorporated herein by reference: Not Applicable. L-1 (Page 1 of 2) Contra Costa County STANDARD CONTRACT Number Standard.Form L-1 (Purchase of Services - Long Form) Revised 2002 9. Legal Authority. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: Government Code §31000. 10. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties' agreement hereto: COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ATTEST: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By By Chairman/Designee Deputy CONTRACTOR Name of business entity Name of business entity By (Signature of individual or officer) By (Signature of individual or officer) (Print name and title A, if applicable) (Print name and title B, if applicable) Note to Contractor:For Corporations(profit or nonprofit),the contract must be signed by two officers. Signature A must be that of the president or vice-president and Signature B must be that of the secretary or assistant secretary (Civil Code Section 1190 and Corporations Code Section 313). All signatures must be acknowledged as set forth on Form L-2. L-1 (Page 2 of 2) Contra Costa County APPROVALS/ACKNOWLEDGMENT Number Standard Form L-2 (Purchase of Services - Long Form) Revised 2002 APPROVALS RECOMMENDED BY DEPARTMENT FORM APPROVED COUNTY COUNSEL By: By: Designee Deputy APPROVED: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR (B y: Designee ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA ) On before me, insert name and title of the officer), personally appeared personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL. (Seal) Signature ACKNOWLEDGMENT(by Corporation,Partnership,or Individual) (Civil Code§1189) L-2 ( Page 1 of 1) Contra Costa County PAYMENT PROVISIONS Number Standard Form P-1 (Fee Basis Contracts - Long and Short Form) Revised 2002 1. Payment Amounts. Subject to the Payment Limit of this Contract and subject to the following Payment Provisions, County will pay Contractor the following fee as full compensation for all services, work, expenses or costs provided or incurred by Contractor: [Check one alternative only.] Ea. $ monthly, or ❑ b. $ per unit, as defined in the Service Plan, or ❑ c. $ after completion of all obligations and conditions herein. ❑ d. Other: 2. Payment Demands.Contractor shall submit written demands for payment on County Demand Form D-15 in the manner and form prescribed by County. Contractor shall submit said demands for payment no later than 30 days from the end of the month in which the contract services upon which such demand is based were actually rendered. Upon approval of payment demands by the head of the County Department for which this Contract is made, or his designee, County will make payments as specified in Paragraph 1. (Payment Amounts) above. 3. Penalty for Late Submission. If County is unable to obtain reimbursement from the State of California as a result of Contractor's failure to submit to County a timely demand for payment as specified in Paragraph 2. (Payment Demands) above, County shall not pay Contractor for such services to the extent County's recovery of funding is prejudiced by the delay even though such services were fully provided. 4. Right to Withhold. County has the right to withhold payment to Contractor when,in the opinion of County expressed in writing to Contractor, (a) Contractor's performance, in whole or in part, either has not been carried out or is insufficiently documented, (b) Contractor has neglected; failed or refused to furnish information or to cooperate with any inspection, review or audit of its program, work or records, or (c) Contractor has failed to sufficiently itemize or document its demand(s) for payment. 5. Audit Exceptions. Contractor agrees to accept responsibility for receiving, replying to, and/or complying with any audit exceptions by appropriate county, state or federal audit agencies resulting from its performance of this Contract. Within 30 days of demand, Contractor shall pay County the full amount of County's obligation,if any,to the state and/or federal government resulting from any audit exceptions,to the extent such are attributable to Contractor's failure to perform properly any of its obligations under this Contract. Initials: Contractor County Dept. Form P-1 (Page 1 of 1) Contra Costa County SERVICE PLAN OUTLINE Number Standard Form L-3 (Purchase of Services - Long Form) Fund/Org# 3702 Revised 2002 Account# Vendor # SERVICE PLAN 1. Services: During the term of this Contract, Contractor will provide one-day training sessions for Library Staff to accomplish the following: • Increase existing Staff skills in computer competency to support the public in their effort to access information on the Library's personal computers; • Teach Staff troubleshooting and teaching techniques helpful in working the Library's customers who use the Library's personal computers; • Enhance Staff time efficiency as Staff's time is utilized more effectively due to increased personal computer use to assist library customers navigate electronic resources; • Move the Library towards its goal of 80/20 self-service for reference assistance; • Offer more computer classes to the public utilizing Library resources because Staff will be better trained; and • Strengthen and expand the Library's existing peer training program. 2. Population to be Served: Permanent and substitute Library Staff. 3. Performance Standards and Goals: The Library will design and conduct a pre-training and post- training survey or measure of competency. Contractor will review pre-testing and post-testing methodology. 4. Payment Provisions. One unit of service is equal to one hour of service. In addition and as a separate pay schedule, Contractor will conduct 20 one-day sessions for each group of 20— 24 peer trainers from Library Staff. Contractor will be paid as follows: Cost per Hour of Service: $ 90.00 Maximum Hours of Service: 10.00 Sub Total: .......................... $ 900.00 $ 900.00 Cost per One-Day Session: $ 1,400.00 Maximum Sessions: 22.00 Sub Total: .......................... $ 30,800.00 $ 30,800.00 Total: ........................................................ $ 31,700.00 L-3 (Page 1 of 1) Initials: Contractor County Dept. O:\Contracts12006\Gould,CheryRL-3 Service Plan Outline-Gould.doc Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form) Revised 2003 1. Compliance with Law. Contractor shall be subject to and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations with respect to its performance under this Contract, including but not limited to,licensing,employment and purchasing practices; and wages, hours and conditions of employment, including nondiscrimination. 2. Inspection. Contractor's performance, place of business and records pertaining to this Contract are subject to monitoring, inspection, review and audit by authorized representatives of the County, the State of California, and the United States Government. 3. Records. Contractor shall keep and make available for inspection and copying by authorized representatives of the County, the State of California, and the United States Government, the Contractor's regular business records and such additional records pertaining to this Contract as may be required by the County. a. Retention of Records. Contractor shall retain all documents pertaining to this Contract for five years from the date of submission of Contractor's final payment demand or final Cost Report;for any further period that is required by law; and until all federal/state audits are complete and exceptions resolved for this contract's funding period. Upon request,Contractor shall make these records available to authorized representatives of the County,the State of California, and the United States Government. b. Access to Books and Records of Contractor,Subcontractor. Pursuant to Section 1861(v)(1)of the Social Security Act, and any regulations promulgated thereunder, Contractor shall, upon written request and until the expiration of four years after the furnishing of services pursuant to this Contract,make available to the County, the Secretary of Health and Human Services,or the Comptroller General,or any of their duly authorized representatives, this Contract and books,documents,and records of Contractor necessary to certify the nature and extent of all costs and charges hereunder. Further, if Contractor carries out any of the duties of this Contract through a subcontract with a value or cost of $10,000 or more over a twelve-month period, such subcontract shall contain a clause to the effect that upon written request and until the expiration of four years after the furnishing of services pursuant to such subcontract, the subcontractor shall make available to the County, the Secretary, the Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized representatives, the subcontract and books, documents, and records of the subcontractor necessary to verify the nature and extent of all costs and charges thereunder. This special condition is in addition to any and all other terms regarding the maintenance or retention of records under this Contract and is binding on the heirs, successors, assigns and representatives of Contractor. 4. Reporting Requirements. Pursuant to Government Code Section 7550,Contractor shall include in all documents or written reports completed and submitted to County in accordance with this Contract,a separate section listing the numbers and dollar amounts of all contracts and subcontracts relating to the preparation of each such document or written report. This section shall apply only if the payment limit under this Contract exceeds $5,000. 5. Termination and Cancellation. a. Written Notice. This Contract may be terminated by either party,in its sole discretion,upon thirty-day advance written notice thereof to the other, and may be cancelled immediately by written mutual consent. L-5 (Page 1 of 6) 0:\Contracts\2006\Gould,Cheryl\L-5 General Conditions-Gould.doc Initials: Contractor County Dept. Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form) Revised 2003 b. Failure to Perform. County, upon written notice to Contractor, may immediately terminate this Contract should Contractor fail to perform properly any of its obligations hereunder. In the event of such termination,County may proceed with the work in any reasonable manner it chooses. The cost to County of completing Contractor's performance shall be deducted from any sum due Contractor under this Contract,without prejudice to County's rights to recover damages. C. Cessation of Funding. Notwithstanding Paragraph 5.a. above, in the event that federal, state, or other non- County funding for this Contract ceases, this Contract is terminated without notice. 6. Entire Agreement. This Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. Except as expressly provided herein,no other understanding,oral or otherwise,regarding the subject matter of this Contract shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto. 7. Further Specifications for Operating Procedures. Detailed specifications of operating procedures and budgets required by this Contract, including but not limited to, monitoring, evaluating, auditing, billing, or regulatory changes, may be developed and set forth in a written Informal Agreement between Contractor and County. Informal Agreements shall be designated as such and shall not be amendments to this Contract except to the extent that they further detail or clarify that which is already required hereunder. Informal Agreements may not enlarge in any manner the scope of this Contract,including any sums of money to be paid Contractor as provided herein. Informal Agreements may be approved and signed by the head of the county department for which this Contract is made or its designee. 8. Modifications and Amendments. a. General Amendments. This Contract may be modified or amended by a written document executed by Contractor and the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors or, after Board approval,by its designee, subject to any required state or federal approval. b. Administrative Amendments. Subject to the Payment Limit, the Payment Provisions and the Service Plan may be amended by a written administrative amendment executed by Contractor and the County Administrator(or designee), subject to any required state or federal approval, provided that such administrative amendment may not materially change the Payment Provisions or the Service Plan. 9. Disputes. Disagreements between County and Contractor concerning the meaning,requirements,or performance of this Contract shall be subject to final written determination by the head of the county department for which this Contract is made, or his designee, or in accordance with the applicable procedures (if any) required by the state or federal government. 10. Choice of Law and Personal Jurisdiction. a. This Contract is made in Contra Costa County and shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. b. Any action relating to this Contract shall be instituted and prosecuted in the courts of Contra Costa County, State of California. L-5 (Page 2 of 6) 0:\Contracts\2006\Gould,Cheryl\.-5 General Conditions-Gould.doc Initials: Contractor County Dept. Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form) Revised 2003 11. Conformance with Federal and State Regulations and Laws. Should federal or state regulations or laws touching upon the subject of this Contract be adopted or revised during the term hereof, this Contract shall be deemed amended to assure conformance with such federal or state requirements. 12. No Waiver by County. Subject to Paragraph 9. (Disputes)of these General Conditions,inspections or approvals,or statements by any officer,agent or employee of County indicating Contractor's performance or any part thereof complies with the requirements of this Contract,or acceptance of the whole or any part of said performance,or payments therefor, or any combination of these acts,shall not relieve Contractor's obligation to fulfill this Contract as prescribed;nor shall the County be thereby estopped from bringing any action for damages or enforcement arising from any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Contract. 13. Subcontract and Assignment. This Contract binds the heirs, successors,assigns and representatives of Contractor. Prior written consent of the County Administrator or his designee, subject to any required state or federal approval, is required before the Contractor may enter into subcontracts for any work contemplated under this Contract, or before the Contractor may assign this Contract or monies due or to become due, by operation of law or otherwise. 14. Independent Contractor Status. This Contract is by and between two independent contractors and is not intended to and shall not be construed to create the relationship between the parties of agent, servant,employee,partnership,joint venture or association. 15. Conflicts of Interest. Contractor,its officers,partners,associates,agents,and employees,shall not make,participate in making, or in any way attempt to use the position afforded them by this Contract to influence any governmental decision in which they know or have reason to know they have a financial interest under California Government Code Sections 87100, et seq., or otherwise. 16. Confidentiality. Contractor agrees to comply and to require its officers,partners,associates,agents and employees to comply with all applicable state or federal statutes or regulations respecting confidentiality,including but not limited to, the identity of persons served under this Contract, their records, or services provided them, and assures that: a. All applications and records concerning any individual made or kept by Contractor or any public officer or agency in connection with the administration of or relating to services provided under this Contract will be confidential, and will not be open to examination for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of such service. b. No person will publish or disclose or permit or cause to be published or disclosed, any list of persons receiving services,except as may be required in the administration of such service. Contractor agrees to inform all employees, agents and partners of the above provisions, and that any person knowingly and intentionally disclosing such information other than as authorized by taw may be guilty of a misdemeanor. 17. Nondiscriminatory Services. Contractor agrees that all goods and services under this Contract shall be available to all qualified persons regardless of age, sex,race,religion,color, national origin,ethnic background,disability, or sexual orientation, and that none shall be used, in whole or in part, for religious worship or instruction. L-5 (Page 3 of 6) 0:\Contracts\2006\Gould,Cheryl\L-5 General Conditions-Gould.doc Initials: Contractor County Dept. Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form) Revised 2003 18. Indemnification. Contractor shall defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless County and its officers and employees from any and all claims,costs and liability for any damages,sickness,death,or injury to person(s)or property, including without limitation all consequential damages,from any cause whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from or connected with the operations or services of Contractor or its agents, servants, employees or subcontractors hereunder, save and except claims or litigation arising through the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of County or its officers or employees. Contractor will reimburse County for any expenditures,including reasonable attorneys'fees,County may make by reason of the matters that are the subject of this indemnification, and, if requested by County, will defend any claims or litigation to which this indemnification provision applies at the sole cost and expense of Contractor. 19. Insurance. During the entire term of this Contract and any extension or modification thereof,Contractor shall keep in effect insurance policies meeting the following insurance requirements unless otherwise expressed in the Special Conditions: a. Liability Insurance. For all contracts where the total payment limit of the contract is $500,000 or less, Contractor shall provide comprehensive liability insurance, including coverage for owned and non-owned automobiles,with a minimum combined single limit coverage of$500,000 for all damages,including consequential damages, due to bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death to any person or damage to or destruction of property, including the loss of use thereof,arising from each occurrence. Such insurance shall be endorsed to include County and its officers and employees as additional insureds as to all services performed by Contractor under this agreement. Said policies shall constitute primary insurance as to County,the state and federal governments,and their officers, agents, and employees, so that other insurance policies held by them or their self-insurance program(s)shall not be required to contribute to any loss covered under Contractor's insurance policy or policies. For all contracts where the total payment limit is above$500,000, the aforementioned insurance coverage to be provided by Contractor shall have a minimum combined single limit coverage of$1,000,000,and Contractor shall be required to provide County with a copy of the endorsement making the County an additional insured on all general liability, worker's compensation, and, if applicable, all professional liability insurance policies as required herein no later than the effective date of this Contract. b. Workers' Compensation. Contractor shall provide workers' compensation insurance coverage for its employees. C. Certificate of Insurance. The Contractor shall provide the County with (a) certificate(s) of insurance evidencing liability and worker's compensation insurance as required herein no later than the effective date of this Contract. If the Contractor should renew the insurance policy(ies)or acquire either a new insurance policy(ies) or amend the coverage afforded through an endorsement to the policy at any time during the term of this Contract,then Contractor shall provide (a) current certificate(s) of insurance. d. Additional Insurance Provisions. The insurance policies provided by Contractor shall include a provision for thirty (30) days written notice to County before cancellation or material change of the above specified coverage. 20. Notices. All notices provided for by this Contract shall be in writing and may be delivered by deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid. Notices to County shall be addressed to the head of the county department for which this Contract is made. Notices to Contractor shall be addressed to the Contractor's address designated herein. The effective L-5 (Page 4 of 6) 0:\Contracts\2006\Gould,Cheryl\t.-5 General Conditions-Gould.doc Initials: Contractor County Dept. Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS ,Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form) Revised 2003 date of notice shall be the date of deposit in the mails or of other delivery, except that the effective date of notice to County shall be the date of receipt by the head of the county department for which this Contract is made. 21. Primacy of General Conditions. Except for Special Conditions which expressly supersede General Conditions,the Special Conditions (if any) and Service Plan do not limit any term of the General Conditions. 22. Nonrenewal. Contractor understands and agrees that there is no representation,implication,or understanding that the services provided by Contractor under this Contract will be purchased by County under a new contract following expiration or termination of this Contract, and waives all rights or claims to notice or hearing respecting any failure to continue purchasing all or any such services from Contractor. 23. Possessory Interest. If this Contract results in Contractor having possession of,claim or right to the possession of land or improvements, but does not vest ownership of the land or improvements in the same person, or if this Contract results in the placement of taxable improvements on tax exempt land (Revenue & Taxation Code Section 107), such interest or improvements may represent a possessory interest subject to property tax,and Contractor may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied on such interest. Contractor agrees that this provision complies with the notice requirements of Revenue&Taxation Code Section 107.6,and waives all rights to further notice or to damages under that or any comparable statute. 24. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Notwithstanding mutual recognition that services under this Contract may provide some aid or assistance to members of the County's population, it is not the intention of either County or Contractor that such individuals occupy the position of intended third-party beneficiaries of the obligations assumed by either party to this Contract. 25. Copyrights and Rights in Data. Contractor shall not publish or transfer any materials produced or resulting from activities supported by this agreement without the express written consent of the County Administrator. If any material is subject to copyright,County reserves the right to copyright,and Contractor agrees not to copyright, such material. If the material is copyrighted,County reserves a royalty-free,nonexclusive,and irrevocable license to reproduce,publish, and use such materials, in whole or in part, and to authorize others to do so. 26. Endorsements. Contractor shall not in its capacity as a contractor with Contra Costa County publicly endorse or oppose the use of any particular brand name or commercial product without the prior approval of the Board of Supervisors. In its County contractor capacity, Contractor shall not publicly attribute qualities or lack of qualities to a particular brand name or commercial product in the absence of a well-established and widely accepted scientific basis for such claims or without the prior approval of the Board of Supervisors. In its County contractor capacity, Contractor shall not participate or appear in any commercially produced advertisements designed to promote a particular brand name or commercial product, even if Contractor is not publicly endorsing a product, as long as the Contractor's presence in the advertisement can reasonably be interpreted as an endorsement of the product by or on behalf of Contra Costa County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor may express its views on products to other contractors, the Board of Supervisors, County officers, or others who may be authorized by the Board of Supervisors or by law to receive such views. L-5 (Page 5 of 6) 0AContracts\2006\Gould.Cheryl\L-5 General Conditions-Gould.doc Initials: Contractor County Dept. Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form) Revised 2003 27. Required Audit. (A) If Contractor is funded by $500,000 or more in federal grant funds in any fiscal year ending after December 31, 2003 from any source, Contractor shall provide to County at Contractor's expense an audit conforming to the requirements set forth in the most current version of Office of Management and Budget Circular A- 133. (B) If Contractor is funded by less than $500,000 in federal grant funds in any fiscal year ending after December 31, 2003 from any source, but such grant imposes specific audit requirements; Contractor shall provide to County an audit conforming to those requirements. (C)If Contractor is funded by less than $500,000 in federal grant funds in any fiscal year ending after December 31, 2003 from any source, Contractor is exempt from federal audit requirements for that year, however, Contractor's records must be available for and an audit may be required by, appropriate officials of the federal awarding agency, the General Accounting Office (GAO), the pass-through entity and/or the County. If any such audit is required, Contractor shall provide County with such audit. With respect to the audits specified in (A), (B) and (C) above, Contractor is solely responsible for arranging for the conduct of the audit, and for its cost. County may withhold the estimated cost of the audit or 10 percent of the contract amount, whichever is larger, or the final payment, from Contractor until County receives the audit from Contractor, 28. Authorization. Contractor, or the representative(s) signing this Contract on behalf of Contractor, represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into this Contract and perform the obligations herein. L-5 (Page 6 of 6) 0:\Contracts\2006\Gould,CheryM-5 General Conditions-Gould.doc Initials: Contractor County Dept. E L Contra TO:- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS , Costa FROM: Anne Cain, County Librarian DATE: October 3, 2006 A SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE the Contra Costa County Librarian to Accept $15,000 from Target SPECIFIC REQUEST (S) OR RECOMMENDATION (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION AUTHORIZE the Contra Costa County Librarian to accept $15,000 from Target on behalf of the Contra Costa County I Library and West County Reads to publish the West County Reads! 2007 Reading Events Calendar and present twelve ` literacy events in community libraries located in West Contra Costa County. 1 FINANCIAL IMPACT i The donation of$15,000 from Target will provide funds to publish and distribute the calendar, print posters to promote the calendar, offer one literacy event per month in West Contra Costa County, and distribute books to children at these events. BACKGROUND West County Reads is a community collaboration with a mission to encourage and support efforts to develop children's literacy in West Contra Costa County. The West County Reads! Reading Events Calendar is a community outreach tool that promotes reading and identifies literacy activities for families and children throughout West County, including the many programs offered by Contra Costa County Library and the Richmond Public Library. CONTRA COSTA CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT Research on early literacy indicates that it is never too early to prepare children for success as readers and that children who start school behind, often stay behind. Libraries have a distinct and vital role to play in supporting children's literacy. They are the place to go for books and information in a multitude of formats; they are the primary community institution available to individuals and families no matter their age or economic status; and they have a strong tradition of providing a variety of reading programs that develop and reinforce the joy of reading. The West County Reads! Reading Events Calendar promotes these programs and attracts families to their community library, creating an opportunity to introduce the many services and resources offered by libraries. This project supports the community outcomes of Children Ready for and Succeeding in School. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ES SIGNATURE: []-RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE [-APPROVE ❑ OTHER r SIGNATURE(S): �T�( ACTION OF BOA ON v APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED I X I OTHER TE OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. AYES: WOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN ATTESTED 11 Contact ne Cain,CountyLibtarWn JOHN CULLEN,CLERK Ot THE BOARD OF (925)646 6423 SUP SORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR cc: County Library Administration County Administrator O( County Auditor By Deputy O:\BOS\Target Donation 2006.doc TARGET September 15, 2006 Ms. Laura O'Donoghue Deputy County Librarian / Public Services Contra Costa County Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4497 Dear Ms. O'Donoghue: Thank you for your interest in Target community giving programs. We are pleased to inform Contra Costa County Library that a grant has been approved in the amount of$15,000 for support of the Target Family Story Time program. In addition to the grant check, we have enclosed a Charitable Contribution Receipt. Please take a moment to complete and sign the receipt and return it to us so we can comply with Internal Revenue Service guidelines. We also ask that you identify us as "Target" if you choose to do any announcements or articles in recognition of this grant. We have enclosed a 2006 Grantee Kit which includes a CD with the following information: - Black and White and 4-color program ads Target logos and usage information - Sample Press Release The information is to be used by your organization in creating marketing/collateral materials for the Target supported program. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us by email at community.relations@Target.com or by phone at 612-696-6098. Congratulations on your grant. We are proud to partner with organizations like yours to help strengthen families and the communities we serve. Thank you for the work you do to make a difference every day. Sincerely, Ezra Garrett Community Relations Target Enclosures: Check, Charitable Contribution Receipt, Grantee Kit 1000 Nicollet Mall,TPS-3080, Minneapolis, MN 55403/430 Newpark Mall,3b Floor, Newark,CA 94560 S0374 TARGET 2006 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION RECEIPT In order for Target to comply with Internal Revenue Service guidelines, we ask that you acknowledge receipt of any single charitable contribution of$250.00 or more. Organization: Contra Costa County Library Address: 1750 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4497 Check Date: 9/13/2006 Amount: $15,000 Check#: 6524991 Please check the most appropriate statement. Targe did not receive or will not receive any goods or services in exchange for this contribution. Target has been or will be advertised or listed as a donor/sponsor. No other goods or services have been received in exchange for the contribution. Target has received or will receive the following goods or services in exchange for this contribution. Please estimate value and describe: For example: 10 museum passes valued at$14.95 each. Signature � ���f` -'�---fir'` i Date Please return to: Target Community Relations 33 South Sixth Street, CC-3600 Minneapolis, MN 55402 For questions regarding this form, please contact: Teri Olson Senior Coordinator Community Relations Target Corporation Teri.olson@Target.com (612) 304-9906 1000 Nicollet Mall,TPS-3080,Minneapolis, MN 55403/430 Newpark Mall,3b Floor, Newark,CA 94560 S0374