Gumberts, Karen/DOL KAREN GUMBERTS
5341 West Village Drive
New Palestine, Indiana 46163
(317) 861-8380
February 7, 2001
The Honorable James C. Brainard
Mayor, City of Carmel
One Civic Square
Carmel, Indiana 46032
RE: Paraprofessional Services
Dear Mayor Brainard:
I am very pleased to submit this proposal to serve as a contract paraprofessional for the City of
Carmel, Indiana (the "City"). This letter confirms the terms on which I will so serve.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
As a paraprofessional for the City, I will perform the following services as and when requested by
the City Attorney:
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Assist in the preparation of various legal matters for the City.
Research matters of municipal law and issues related thereto.
Coordinate the City's Ordinance Deferral Program.
Attend meetings and hearings as requested.
Perform other professional services as directed by the City Attorney.
I agree to provide such services to the City for at least twelve (12) hours per week, and to perform
same at Carmel City Hall each Tuesday and Wednesday and on other days of my choice. With the
Carmel City Attorney's permission, I may also perform such services off site.
FEES AND CHARGES
My fees in this matter will be based on my hours actually worked at the hourly rate of Eighteen
Dollars ($18.00) per hour. In assisting the City, I also incur other charges in addition to my fees,
including long distance telephone tolls and travel expenses. My fees and other charges will be billed on a
monthly basis and are due within thirty-five (35) days of receipt.
I understand that the City has now instituted a "purchase order" system for the payment of all
goods and services provided to the City, including professional services. In this regard, I agree to indicate
to the City Attorney, on a quarterly basis, the estimated cost of my services to be performed hereunder for
the immediately succeeding calendar quarter. I understand that the City will rely upon my cost estimate
when encumbering money and designating an appropriation number from which my services will be paid,
and that I will not exceed my quarterly cost estimate without the Carmel City Attorney's prior approval to
do so.
The Honorable James C. Brainard
February 7, 2001
Page Two
Upon execution by the parties hereto, the effective date of this Agreement shall be January 1,
2001, and the Agreement shall thereafter remain in effect through December 31, 2001, unless earlier
terminated. This Agreement shall thereafter remain in effect on a year-to-year basis, beginning on
January 1 st and ending on December 31 st of each successive year, unless earlier terminated. Either party
may terminate this Agreement at any time, upon written notice to the other party.
CONCLUSION
If this letter accurately sets forth our agreement and your understanding, please so indicate in the
space provided below and return a signed copy of this letter to me.
Yours very truly,
Karen Gumberts
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AGREED AND ACKNOWLEDGED:
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
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ATTEST:
March 13, 2001
Mrs. Karen Gumberts
5341 West Village Drive
New Palestine, IN 46163
RE: Paraprofessional Services Agreement
Dear Mrs. Gumberts:
On February 21, 2001, the Board of Public Works and Safety approved the above-
referenced Paraprofessional Services Agreement. A fully executed copy of that
Agreement is enclosed for your records.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at
317.571.2413.
Sincerely,
COPY
Carrie A. Gallagher
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Enclosure
cc: Department of Law