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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConnoe Fine PaintingConnor Fine Painting Exterior Painting Fire Department APPROVEL;, AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES ("Agreement") is hereby made and entered into by and between the City of Carreel, Indiana, acting by and through its Board of Public Works and Safety ("City"), and Connor Fine Painting_CVendor"). TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACKNOWLEDGMENT, ACCEPTANCE: Vendor acknowledges that it has read and understands this Agreement, and agrees that its execution of same and/or its provision of any goods and/or services ("Goods and Services") hereunder shall constitute Vendor's acceptance of all of the Agreement's terms and conditions. PERFORMANCE: City agrees to purchase the Goods and Services described in attached Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by this reference, and Vendor agrees to provide same and to otherwise perform the requirements of this Agreement and to execute its responsibilities hereunder by following and applying at all times the highest professional and technical guidelines and standards. PRICE AND PAYMENT TERMS: The total price for the Goods and Services contemplated herein shall be no more than the amounts set forth in attached Exhibit A. Vendor shall submit an invoice to City no more than once every thirty (30) days detailing the Goods and Services provided to City within such time period. City shall pay Vendor for such Goods and Services within thirty (30) days after the date of City's receipt of Vendor's invoice detailing same, so long as and to the extent such Goods and Services are not disputed, are in accordance with the specifications set forth in Exhibit A, are submitted on an invoice that contains the information contained on attached Exhibit B, and Vendor has otherwise performed and satisfied all the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Subject to the above, if the undisputed invoice amount is not paid within thirty (30) days of its receipt by City, Vendor shall so notify City. If such amount as is not disputed is not thereafter paid within ten (10) business days from the date such notice is received by City, then a late charge in a sum equal to one percent (1%) of such unpaid and undisputed invoice amount shall accrue and be immediately due and payable by City to Vendor as a separate debt for each month it remains unpaid. In the event an invoice amount is disputed, City shall so notify Vendor. If such dispute is not resolved to City's satisfaction within five (5) business days after notice of such dispute is given, City shall pay such amount as is in dispute, under protest, into the Carreel City Court, which court shall hold such monies until provided with a settlement agreement signed by both parties hereto or a final judgment has been entered thereon. Connor Fine Painting Exterior Painting Fire Department WARRANTY: Vendor expressly warrants that the Goods and Services covered by this Agreement will conform to the specifications, drawings, samples, instructions, directions and/or descriptions thereof furnished to Vendor by City and/or by Vendor to and accepted by City, that the Goods and Services will be delivered in a timely, good and workmanlike manner and free from defect. In addition, Vendor acknowledges that it knows of City's intended use and expressly warrants that the Goods and Services covered by this Agreement have been selected and provided by Vendor based upon City's stated use and will be fit and sufficient for the particular purposes intended by City. TIME AND PERFORMANCE: This Agreement shall become effective as of the last date on which a party hereto executes same ("Effective Date"), and both parties shall thereafter perform their obligations hereunder in a timely manner. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. DISCLOSURE AND WARNINGS: If requested by City, Vendor shall promptly furnish to City, in such form and detail as City may direct, a list of all chemicals, materials, substances and items used in or during the provision of the Goods and Services provided hereunder, including the quantity, quality and concentration thereof and any other information relating thereto. Prior to and with the delivery of the Goods and Services provided hereunder, Vendor agrees to fumish to City sufficient written waming and notice (including appropriate labels on containers and packing) of any hazardous material utilized in or that is a part of Goods and Services. LIEN S: Vendor shall not cause or permit the filing of any lien on any of City's property. In the event any such lien is filed and Vendor fails to remove such lien within ten (10) days after the filing thereof, by payment or bonding, City shall have the right to pay such lien or obtain such bond, all at Vendor's sole cost and expense. Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against any and all liabilities, losses, claims, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney fees incurred by City in connection with any such lien and/or the removal thereof. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement. DEFAULT: In the event Vendor: (a) repudiates, breaches or defaults under any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, including Vendor's warranties; (b) fails to provide the Goods and Services as specified herein; (c) fails to make progress so as to endanger timely and proper provision of the Goods and Services and does not correct such failure or breach within five (5) business days (or such shorter period of time as is commercially reasonable under the circumstances) after receipt of notice from City specifying such failure or breach; or (d) becomes insolvent, files, or has filed against it, a petition in bankruptcy, for receivership or other insolvency proceeding, makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or, if Vendor is a partnership or corporation, dissolves, each such event constituting an event of default hereunder, City shall have the right to (1) terminate all or any parts of this Agreement, without liability to Vendor; (2) obtain, upon such terms and in such manner as City deems appropriate in its sole discretion, the same or similar Goods and Services which were to be provided to City by Vendor, and Vendor shall be liable to Connor Fine Painting Exterior Painting Fire Department City for any excess costs of the City in obtaining same; and (3) exercise any other rights or remedies as are available to City at law and/or in equity. iNSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION: Vendor shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, with an insurer licensed to do business in the State of Indiana and reasonably acceptable to City, such insurance as is necessary for the protection of City and Vendor from any and all claims for damages or otherwise under any workers' compensation, occupational disease and/or unemployment compensation act; for bodily injuries including, but not limited to, personal injury, sickness, disease or death of or to any and all of Vendor's agents, officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors and other persons; because of any injury to or destruction of property, including, but not limited to, loss of use resulting therefrom; or, otherwise. The coverage amounts shall be no less than those amounts set forth in attached Exhibit C. Vendor shall cause its insurers to name City as an additional insured on all insurance policies, shall promptly provide City, upon request, with copies of all such policies, and shall provide that such insurance policies shall not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior notice to City. Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands or expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees) for injury, death and/or damages to any person or property arising from or in connection with Vendor' s provision of Goods and Services pursuant to or under this Agreement, Vendor's use of City property, or otherwise, except for such liabilities, claims or demands that arise directly and solely out of the negligence of City. Vendor further agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and its officers, officials, agents and employees from all claims and suits of whatever type, including, but not limited to, all court costs, attorney fees, and other expenses, caused by any act or omission of Vendor and/or of any of Vendor's agents, officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors and other persons in the performance of this Agreement, or otherwise. These indemnification obligations shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 10. GOVERNMENT COMPLIANCE: Vendor agrees to comply with all present and future federal, state and local laws, executive orders, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances which may be applicable to Vendor's performance of its obligations under this Agreement, and all relevant provisions thereof are incorporated herein by this reference. Vendor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless City from any loss, damage and/or liability resulting from any such violation of such laws, orders, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 11. NONDISCRIMINATION: Vendor represents and warrants that it and all of its officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and other persons shall comply with all existing and future laws of the United States, the State of Indiana and City prohibiting discrimination against any employee, applicant for employment or other person in the provision of any Goods and Services provided by this Agreement, with respect to the hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment and to any other matter directly or indirectly related to employment or subcontracting because of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, national origin, ancestry, age, disabled veteran status and/or Vietnam era veteran status. City reserves the right to collect a penalty as provided in IC 5-16-6-1 for any person so discriminated against. Connor Fine Painting Exterior Painting Fire Department 12. NO IMPLIED WAIVER: The failure of either party at any time to require performance by the other of any provision of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party to require such performance at any time thereafter, nor shall the waiver by any party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement constitute a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or any other provision thereof. 13. NON-ASSIGNMENT: Vendor shall not assign or pledge this Agreement, whether as collateral for a loan or otherwise, and shall not delegate its obligations under this Agreement without City's prior written consent. 14. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES: The relationship of the parties hereto shall be as provided for in this Agreement, and Vendor and all of its officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors, agents and other persons are not and shall not become employees of City, and the sole responsibility to pay to or for same all statutory, contractual and other benefits shall remain exclusively with Vendor. The contract price set forth herein to be paid hereunder by City to Vendor shall be the full and maximum compensation and monies required of City to be paid to Vendor under or pursuant to this Agreement. 15. GOVERNING LAW; LAWSUITS: This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, except for its conflict of laws provisions. The parties further agree that, in the event a lawsuit is filed hereunder, they waive any rights to a jury trial they may have, agree to file any such lawsuit in an appropriate court in Hamilton County, Indiana only, and agree that such court is the appropriate venue for and has jurisdiction over same. 16. SEVERABILITY: If any term of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any statute, regulation, ordinance, executive order or other rule of law, such term shall be deemed reformed or deleted, but only to the extent necessary to comply with such statute, regulation, ordinance, order or rule, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 17. NOTICE: Subject to paragraph 16 hereinabove, any notice provided for in this Agreement will be sufficient if it is in writing and is delivered by postage prepaid U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, to the party to be notified at the address specified herein: If to City: City of Carreel One Civic Square Carreel, Indiana 46032 ATTN: Douglas Callahan (with a copy to City Attorney, One Civic Square, Carmel, 1N 46032) If to Vendor: Connor Fine Painting 1431 S. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46225 ATTN: Robert Connor Connor Fine Painting Exterior Painting Fire Department Notwithstanding the above, notice of termination under paragraph 18 hereinbelow shall be effective if given orally, as long as written notice is then provided as set forth hereinabove within ten (10) business days from the date of such oral notice. 18. TERMiNATION: 18.1 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, City may, upon notice to Vendor, immediately terminate this Agreement for cause, in the event of a default hereunder by Vendor and/or if sufficient funds are not appropriated to pay for the Goods and Services to be provided hereunder. In the event of such termination, Vendor shall be entitled to receive only payment for the undisputed invoice amount representing conforming Goods and Services delivered as of the date of termination. 18.2 Either party hereto may terminate this Agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days prior notice to the other party. In the event of such termination, Vendor shall be entitled to receive only payment for the undisputed invoice amount of conforming Goods and Services delivered as of the date of termination. 19. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES The parties represent and warrant that they are authorized to enter into this Agreement and that the persons or entities executing this Agreement have the authority to bind the party which they represent. 20. ADDITIONAL GOODS AND/OR SERVICES Vendor understands and agrees that City may, from time to time, request Vendor to provide additional goods and/or services to City. When City desires additional goods and/or services from Vendor, the Mayor or his duly authorized representative shall notify Vendor of such additional goods and/or services desired, as well as the time frame in which same are to be provided. Vendor shall then provide, at no cost to City, an estimated cost for such additional goods and/or services, as well as the date by which same will be provided to City. Only after City has approved Vendor's time and cost estimate for the provision of such additional goods and/or services shall Vendor be authorized to provide same, the identification of which shall be set forth in documents which shall be numbered and attached hereto in the order they are approved by City. 21. TERM Subject to the termination provisions set forth in Paragraph 18 hereinabove, this Agreement shall be in effect from the Effective Date through December 31, 2000, and shall, on the first day of each January thereafter, automatically renew for a period of one (1) calendar year, unless otherwise agreed by the parties hereto. 22. FORCE MAJEURE Any delay or failure of either party to perform its obligations hereunder shall be excused if, and to the extent, same is caused by an event or occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the party and without its fault or negligence, provided that notice of such delay (including the anticipated duration of the delay) shall be given by the affected party to the other party within five (5) business days after the first day of such event or occurrence, During any such period of delay or Connor Fine Painting Exterior Painting Fire Department failure to perform by Vendor, City, in its sole option, may purchase some or all of the same or similar Services and/or additional services from other sources and reduce the Services requested of Vendor hereunder by such degree, or have Vendor provide some or all of the Services and/or additional services from other sources at times requested by City and at the prices set forth in this Agreement. 23. HEADINGS All heading and sections of this Agreement am inserted for convenience only and do not form a part of this Agreement nor limit, expand or otherwise alter the meaning of any provision hereof. 24. BiNDiNG EFFECT City and Vendor, and their respective officers, officials, agents, parmers, successors, assigns and legal representatives, are bound to the other with respect to this Agreement and to such other party's officers, officials, agents, partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives in all respects as to all covenants, agreements and obligations of this Agreement. 25. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES Nothing contained herein shall be construed to give any fights or benefits hereunder to anyone other than City or Vendor. 26. ADVICE OF COUNSEL: The parties warrant that they have read this Agreement and understand it, are fully aware of their respective rights, have had the opportunity to obtain the advice and assistance of an attorney throughout the negotiation of this Agreement, and enter into this Agreement freely, voluntarily, and without any duress, undue influence, coercion or promise of benefit, except as expressly set forth herein. 27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement, together with any exhibits attached hereto or referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between Vendor and City with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior oral or written representations and agreements regarding same. Notwithstanding any other term or condition set forth herein, but subject to paragraph 16 hereof, to the extent any term or condition contained in any exhibit attached to this Agreement conflicts with any term or condition contained in this Agreement, the term or condition contained in this Agreement shall govern and prevail, unless the parties hereto, or their successors in interest, expressly and in writing agree otherwise. This Agreement may only be modified by written amendment executed by both parties hereto, or their successors in interest. [remainder of page intentionally left blank] Connor Fine Painting Exterior Painting Fire Departmere IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as follows: CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA by and through its Board of Public Works and Safety Connor Fine Painting 14312~. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46225 By: James Brainard, Presiding Officer Date: Date: ~/3' '//~ '-~t~/a~17 ATTEST: By: Printed Name Title FID/SSN: ,35 ' 2,00/O// Date: o? '/tS)- O/9 painting 1431 S. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46225 Phone: (317) 423-0000 Fax: (317) 423-0001 City, State, Zip Date Project Site PROPOSAL AGREEMENT Connor Fine Painting hereby proposes to furnish all materials and perform all labor necessary for completion of the following: Respectfully submitted by: T L ~ 2`-7 O0 I, the undersigned, authorize Connor Fine Painting to complete above outlined work at price quoted. Payment in full will be made upon completion of work unless otherwise specified. Agrooment is subject to Term,3 and Conditions shown on roversa. Signed: Date NOTE: Proposal may be withdrawn if not accepted within thirty (30) days of submission. TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS: Allowing Connor Fine Painting to commence work or prepare to work constitutes acceptance by Purchaser of Connor Fine Painting's proposar, if any, and these Master Terms and Conditions, These terms and conditions shall govern over any conflicting or additional terms of any purchase order or proposal submitted by Connor Fine Painting. Descriptive words at the beginning of each paragraph are for reference purposes only and are not limitations, expansions, modifications, or interpretations of the contents of each paragraph. EXCLUSIONS: Please review this proposal thoroughly. This is an impchant pad of the communication process. Additional work you wish to be completed should be added in writing to the final contract and initialed by both padies, or it will be treated as an addition to the contract and billed for over and above the contract sum, Contact us by telephone, or amend this document as you wish prior to signing your acceptance, Unless work to be completed is specifically listed for completion in this contract, it has NOT BEEN INCLUDED, CHANGE ORDERS: Alterations or deviations from this contract will be executed upon written or verbal authorization, and become an addition to this contract at the price quoted, or at labor rale as shown on rate card. DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS: Delinquent accounts shall be subject to a $10 late charge~ plus interest at 1.5% per month on all past due balances. It is understood that upon delinquency this account may be turned over for collection to an attorney or collection agent. In that event, Purchaser agrees to pay aH attorneys' fees and costs, court costs, collection fees and costs incurred by Connor Fine Painting. PURCHASER'S RESPONSIBILITIES: Purchaser is to prepare all work areas so as to be acceptable for Connor Fine Painting's work. Connor Fine Painting will not be called upon to stad work until sufficient areas are ready to ensure continuous work until job completion. Work is to be pedormed during Connor Fine Painting's normal working hours. Overtime rates will be paid by Purchaser for all work performed outside normal working hours at Purchasers request. Purchaser represents that it has fully investigated the materials being ordered and has independently determined their suitability for Purchasers use and compatibility with the conditions for installation and use. AlF materials will be furnished in accordance with the respective industry tolerance of color variation, thickness, finish, texture and performance standards, and Connor Fine Painting cannot and does not make any representation in connection therewith. NON-ASSIGNABILITY: Purchaser agrees not to transfer or assign this agreement or any interest in it without the prior written consent of Connor Fine Painting. ARBITRATION, COST, DAMAGES: All claims, disputes, and other matters in question between the Purchaser and Connor Fine Painting ansing out of or relating to this Agreement shall be decided in accordance with the Construction Industn/Ru~es of the American Arbitration Association as amended from ~me to time+ Notwithstanding the forgoing, nothing contained herein shall prevent or prohibit Connor Fine Painting from asserting and filing claims for mechanics liens pursuant to indiana Code Section 32-8-3-1, et. Seq. Although Connor Fine Painting may file an action for foreclosure of a mechanic's lien upon the subject property, the underlying causes of action shall be determined in mandatory arbitration as set fodh above. The award rendered by the arbitrator shall be hnal. and such award may be converfed to judgment. The judgment may provide for foreclosure of mechanic's liens, No action or suit to enforce Purchaser's righls or remedies arising from this agreement shall be commenced later than one (1) year from the date of Connor Fine Painting's invoice for the work in question. SELLER'S REMEDIES, APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS, TRUST FUND: If any portion of this Agreement is breached or, in Connor Fine Painting's judgment, Purchasers credit is impaired at any time, Connor Fine Painting has the right to decline further performance, except tot cash, until Purchaser's credit has been reestablished to Connor Fine Painting's sole satisfaction, without prejudice to any other remedies of Connor Fine Painting. If Purchaser fails 1o fully perform its obligation 1o pay Connor Fine Painting, Purchaser shall pay: reasonable charges for management and employee time Connor Fine Painting incurs to obtain payment, retake or store any matedais provided by Connor Fine Painting, coud or arbitration costs, and actual attorneys' fees, costs or expenses of any kind or nature incurred by Connor Fine Painting, whether in court, arbitration, bankruptcy, collection or administrative proceedings. Monies received by Connor Fine Painting shall be applied in the following order: expenses of retaking or storing of repossessed goods; reasonable charges for management and employee time Connor Fine Painting incurs to obtain payment, close down the job or store materials; interest; court or other costs; actual attorneys' fees; charges for materials; charges for equipment; charges for labor; charges for any other costs not identified previousty. Any monies received by Purchaser from third padies on account of materials, equipment or labor furnished by Connor Fine Painting shall be impressed with an express trust for the benefit of Connor Fine Painting and shall be segregated from all other funds of Purchaser and immediately fon,,varded to Connor Fine Painting. REMEDIES: Purchaser agrees that, except as provided under 'One Year Warranty' below, Purchasers exclusive remedy shall be to give Connor Fine Painting written notice of rejection of the work. and allowing Connor Fine Painting fourteen (14) days at Connor Fine Painting's option to (1) repair the nonconforming work or goods; or (2) refund Purchasers purchase price, Purchaser agrees that no consequential damages of any kind shall be recoverable from Connor Fine Painting for delivery, non-delivery, sale or use of goods or services regardless of whether arising out of contract, warranty, negligence, strict liability or tort. All work and materials are contingent upon and subject to strikes, fires, accidents, carriers delays, other causes of delay affecting supply of finish products of raw materials or other causes beyond the contro~ of Connor Fine Painting, The obligations of Connor Fine Painting under this Agreement shall be suspended during the continuance of such events or, at the option of Connor Fine Painting, this Agreement may be terminated by Connor Fine Painting's written notice to Purchaser. Purchaser and Connor Fine Painting recognize the uncertanty of absolute deliveries and mutually acknowledge that the intent of this Agreement is to not hold Connor Fine Painting responsible for damages accruing through the failure to carry out this Agreement due to reasons beyond the control of Connor Fine Painting. PERSONAL GUARANTEE: For value received, each and every person who signs this Agreement becomes individually liable for payment pursuant to this Agreement, waives pre- sentment, demand, protest, and notice of nonpayment hereof, binds himself as principal and not as surety, and agrees to remain bound notwithstanding any extension that may be made to any pady ~iable hereon, If Purchaser is incorporated, all signatories become individually liable for the payment of the corporation's debts to Connor Fine Painting and it is understood that credit would not be extended to the corporation without this assumption of liability, The signature of a corporate officer binding the corporation to these terms also binds them individually to these terms. All signers do so in their capacity as managing agents for their marita~ community, if any, and obligate the marital community for payment hereon. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE: The cost of disposing of substances which the EPA or any jurisdiction classify as hazardous is included in our proposal for items that Connor Fine Paining purchased and furnishes on this project. The cost of disposing of hazardous substances that are presently on site (such as lead paint, asbestos, etc,), unless specifically indicated in our proposal as hazardous material to be removed is not included in our proposal. Paints, materials, and supplies left by Connor Fine Painting for the owner's future touch- up use wil~ become property of the owner, All responsibility for the proper storage, use, and disposal of said products shall become the responsibility of the owner. ONE YEAR WARRANTY: All work will be pedormed as contracted, and to the commonly accepted industry standards as defined by the Painting Decorating Contractors of America. If within one year of our final billing, defects occur which in our sole and reasonable judgment are due solely to improper workmanship pedormed by, or materials applied by Connor Fine Painting, we will return to correct these defects absolutely free of charge. Connor Fine Paining must be notified in writing of the presence of defects within one year of the invoice for the work, and expressly reserves the right to completa all warranty work. DISCLAIMER OF IMPDED WARRANTIES: The foregoing expressed warranties set out in the preceding paragraph immediatety above are accepted by the Purchaser in lieu of all other warranties expressed and/or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of workmanlike construction and the implied warranty of habitability, All other warranties, express or emp4ied, are waived by reason of the promises and agreements herein contained ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND MODI FlOATION: This instrument contains the entire and only agreement between Purchaser and Connor Fine Painting. This instrument supersedes all prior agreements among the parties with respect to its subject matter as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the Agreement among the parties with respect thereto. This instrument may not be changed, modified, amended or terminated except by wriffen agreement executed by Purchaser and Connor Fine Painting. Name of Company: Address & Zip: Telephone No.: Fax No..' EXHIBIT B Invoice Date: Project Name: Invoice No: Person Performing Service Service Services Provided Hourly Hours Date (Describe in detail in one-Rate Worked tenth hour units) Total GRAND TOTAL Signature Printed Name EXHIBIT C INSURANCE COVERAGES Worker's Compensation & Disability Employer's Liability: Bodily Injury by Accident: Bodily Injury by Disease Bodily Injury by Disease Property damage, contractual liability, products-completed operations: General Aggregate Limit (other than Products/Completed Operations): Products/Completed Operations: Personal & Advertising Injury Limit: Each Occurrence Limit: Fire Damage (any one fire): Medical Expense Limit (any one person): Comprehensive Auto Liability Owned, hired and non-owned Bodily Single Limit: injury and property damage Umbrella Excess Liability Statutory Limits $100,000 each accident $500,000 policy limit $100,000 each employee $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $ 50,000 $ 5,000 each accident $500,000 Each occurrence and aggregate $500,000 Maximum deductible $ 10,000 September 25,2000 Mr. Robert Connor CONNOR FiNE PAiNTiNG 1431 South Meridian Street Indianapolis, iN 46225 Dear Mr. Connor: On August 16, 2000, the Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract to do business with your company. Enclosed is a fully executed copy of the Agreement for your records. Please review the enclosed sample invoice (Exhibit B). You do not need to use this specific form, but we require you to submit the requested information in a similar layout. This format replaces any other form previously used by the City and is effective upon approval of your contract. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 317.571.2413 if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, COPY Carrie A. Groce Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Enclosure cc: Chief Douglas Callahart Carrnel City Fire Department