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APPROVED, AS TO
FORM BY:
THIS AGREEMENT for professional services, dated this 21" of July 2008, by and between the Institute
for Public Safety Personnel, Inc. (hereinafter " IPSP, Inc.,") and the Carmel Police Department (hereinafter
"Department"):
A. Basic Services
I . Effective July 21, 2008, and continuing through July 21, 2009, IPSP, Inc., shall, pursuant to the
terms and conditions set forth herein, provide the Department with the professional consulting services set forth in
Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
B. Operation
1. The relationship between IPSP, Inc., and the Department shall be that of an independent contractor
providing professional services. -
2. IPSP, Inc., shall furnish, or make contact with other individuals or entities to furnish such
professional, technical, or clerical services as are needed for the administration of the IPSP, Inc., programs. IPSP,
Inc., shall provide for all salaries and the employer's share of social security, worker's compensation, and all other
taxes imposed on an employer with reference to any personnel employed by IPSP„Inc., in relation to the
performance of the terms of this Agreement.
3. All records kept by IPSP, Inc., concerning the designated programs herein shall be the property of
IPSP, Inc., provided that the Department shall have the right to access and review the information contained in such
records.
4. The total cost to the Department for services of IPSP, Inc., as provided for in this Agreement shall
be in the amount set forth in Exhibit A. Such amount shall be remitted to IPSP, Inc., within thirty (30) days after
completion of the agreed services. The services rendered by IPSP, Inc., under this Agreement shall be considered as
"professional services." Upon request, IPSP, Inc., shall provide a fully itemized statement concerning the services
rendered under this Agreement.
C. Additional Services
I. The Department may, from time to time, require changes in the scope of the services of IPSP, Inc.,
to be performed under this Agreement. Such changes, including any increases or decreases in the amount of
compensation to IPSP, Inc., which are mutually agreed upon by the parties hereto, and approved by all other
necessary'and proper authorities; shall be incorporated irtwritten-amendments to this Agreement. -
2. IPSP, Inc., further agrees that its personnel will appear, if necessary, to testify on behalf of the
Department with regard to any legal challenge involving IPSP, Inc., programs, and that IPSP, Inc., personnel shall
make such appearance without compensation other than out-of-pocket expenses.
D. Miscellaneous
1. If IPSP, Inc., fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner the obligations pursuant to this
Agreement, the Department shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to
IPSP, Inc., at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such termination. In the event of termination, neither
party hereto shall be relieved of liability to the other for damages sustained by virtue of any breach of this
Agreement, and the Department may withhold payment to IPSP, Inc., for the purpose of setoff until such time as the
exact amount of damages due the Department can be determined.
2. If the Department shall fail to'fulfill'in a timely -and proper manner the obligations pursuant to this
:Agreement; IPSP, Inc.; shall thereupon have theright to terminate this Agreement. Said notice shall be.given to the
Department atleast thirty (30) days prior to the effective date.orsuch termination. In the event of.termination,
neither party hereto shall be relieved of liability to the other for damages sustained by virtue of any breach of this
Agreement.
3. IPSP, loc.,,shall indemnify and hold harmless the Department from any and all loss, damage,
injury or liability caused by the negligence of IPSP; Inc., or. its employees'oragents in performing its obligations
provided in this Agreement.
4. _IPSP, Inc., shall not beheld liable:and'the Departrnent`shall'hold IPSP, Inc,, harmless from any
and all loss, damage, injury or liability caused by the negiigente,ofthe Department or its employees or agents in
disregarding or ignoring, any professional opinion, diagnosis or recommendation of IPSP,Inc., brats employees or
agents while IPSP, Inc., is performing,its obligations provided in !his- Agreement.
5. IPSP, Inc., certifies and warrants'that,it has the'capacity,toperform the services as, required by the
Department with highprofessional quality, ability and expertise and fuRher certifies and warrants that it_bas the
capacity and authority to'enter into this Agreement
6_ IPSP; Inc:, and its employees, agents and representatives,.in the performance ofthis Agreement,
agree not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for.employment:with respect to his or her tenure; terms,
conditions, or privileges of employment, or any'matter directly or indirectly related to employment, .because :of race,
color, sex; religion, national origin; aricestry; disability; or veteran status.
7. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to t ietenefit of IPSP, inc., its partners,
successors, assigns„ legal and, personal, representatives, and administrators.,
&. Atfhe'expiration of the initial term hereof, or upon earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant
to Section D, 4, the parties'shall review the compensation paid by Department and the services rendered by IPSP,
Inc, through the date of such termination to determine whether Department is entitled to any reimbursement or .
whether IPSP, Inc., is entitled to additional compensation, andany necessary adjustments' shall he made.
9. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating any personal liability on the part of any officer,
director, agent, or employee of any public body which may be a party. hereto.
10. This Agreement represents the entire,undcrstanding between and among the.parties hereto. This
Agreement may not be changed; altered; or amended; modification of this Agreement must be in writing,, executed by
the parties hereto; refer to this Agreement by date; and must be executed on a'form entitled "Supplemental
Agreement" approved by all parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as follows:
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, INC.
by and through its Board of Public
Works and Safety
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Cannel Police Department
Consulting to Carmel Police Department Hostage negotiations Unit
Exhibit A
SERVICES
o Respond to hostage incidents when called out by the Carmel Communications Center.
IPSP will provide an emergency telephone number and the IPSP staff psychologists will
remain-on call on a 24 hour/7 day per.week basis.
o Provide on site consultation with the negotiation unit during emergency incidents.
o Attend negotiator training sessions
o Provide training to negotiators when requested by members of the negotiations unit.
COSTS
The cost for the services outlined above will be $250 per month while the agreement is in place
plus a fee of $125 per hour when either called out or involved in emergency consultations with
members of the negotiation unit. In addition, the cost will be $125 per hour for training by a
psychologist that is requested by the Department. However, there will not be any charge for
training that is provided by the department and is attended by a psychologist.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement.
INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, INC.
CARMEL.POLICE DEPARTMENT
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