HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2006-054Temp. Reso. No. 10918
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2006-�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAMARAC AND
THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ALLOWING THE
CITY OF TAMARAC FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT TO BE
A TRAINING CENTER FOR THE AMERICAN HEART
ASSOCIATIONNUNC PRO TUNC TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2006, PROVIDING FOR
AUTOMATIC RENEWALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac desires to reduce
the consequences caused by heart disease; and
WHEREAS, education in heart disease prevention and the techniques in
heart attack care can reduce the effects of heart attacks; and
WHEREAS, the American Heart Association (AHA) is recognized as the
national leader in providing heart disease education and standards of care; and
WHEREAS, The City of Tamarac Fire Rescue Department has provided
AHA Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) courses for the past twenty-five
years to the citizens and employees of Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac Fire Rescue Department has met all of
the requirements for maintaining its status as an AHA Training Center (TC); and
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. R-98-369, approved the initial Agreement
between the AHA and the City of Tamarac (attached hereto as Attachment "A"),
on December 23, 1998, and this relationship has continued; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City of
Tamarac Fire Rescue Department continue to participate as an AHA TC; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it
to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to
execute the Agreement between the AHA and the City of Tamarac providing for
continuation of services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this
Resolution.
SECTION 2: The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to
execute the Agreement between the City of Tamarac and the AHA, allowing
Tamarac Fire Rescue to continue to be a TC for the AHA nunc pro tunc to
September 1, 2005 through November 1, 2006, and automatically renewing
thereafter for a twenty-four (24) month period at the end of each term; (attached
hereto as Attachment "B").
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SECTION 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this
Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or
invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions or applications of this Resolution.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of , 2006.
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ATTEST:
C�RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
4,. ARION SWEN ON, CMC MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO
CITY CLERK DIST 1: V/M PORTNER
DIST 2: COMM. ATKINS-GRAD
DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
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TR 10918 ATTACHMENT A Temp. Reso. # 8379
September 1, 1998
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-98 , 369
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAMARAC AND
THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ALLOWING
TAMARAC TO BECOME A COMMUNITY TRAINING
CENTER FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac desires to reduce
the consequences caused by heart disease; and
WHEREAS, education in heart disease prevention and the techniques in
heart attack care can reduce the effects of heart attacks; and
WHEREAS, the American Heart Association (AHA) is recognized as the
national leader in providing heart disease education and standards of care; and
WHEREAS, Tamarac Fire Rescue has provided AHA Cardio-Pulmonary
Resuscitation courses for the past fifteen years to the citizens and employees of
Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, Tamarac Fire Rescue has met all of the requirements for
becoming a AHA Community Training Center; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Tamarac
participate as a AHA Community Training Center; and
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September 1, 1998
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it
to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to
participate as an American Heart Association Community Training Center,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this
Resolution.
SECTION 2: The City of Tamarac will participate as an American heart
Association Training Center.
SECTION 3: The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to
execute the Agreement between the American Heart Association and the City of
Tamarac allowing Tamarac Fire Rescue to become a Community Training
Center (attached hereto as Exhibit A).
SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this
Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or
invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions or applications of this Resolution.
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September 1, 1998
SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this d 3t'� day of , 998.
ATTEST:
CY�" , - 4�
CAROL GOLD C/AAE,
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
Approved this RESOLUTION as to form.
CITY A FTORNEY
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DIST 4: COMM. ROBERTS
Community Training Center
Agreement
This is an agreement between the American Heart Association, Inc., with its principal place of
business at 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231-4596 (hereinafter the "AHA") and, The
City of Tamarac Fire Department, with its principal place of business at 7501 NW 881, Ave.,
Tamarac, Florida, 33321(hereinafter "Community Training Center" or "CTC").
WHEREAS, the AHA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke and
sets guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care ("ECC") and ECC training;
WHEREAS, CTC would like to provide, and manage the provision by others of, ECC training under
the guidelines and curriculum of the AHA;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set out herein, the parties hereby
agree as follows:
Definitions.
1.1. AHA Materials: "AHA Materials" shall mean all ECC materials published by the
AHA, including, but not limited to, textbooks, instructor's manuals, tests, keys,
evaluation forms, newsletters, course completion cards, and course participation
cards.
1.2. Courses: "Course" or "Courses" shall mean the approved ECC courses listed
below in which Course Cards will be distributed [list only the approved courses].
A. Basic Life Support
Provider Course(s)
Heartsaver (Adult)
Healthcare Provider
HEARTSAVER PLUS
Instructor Course(s)
B. Pediatric Basic Life Support
Provider Course(s)
1.3. Course Cards: "Course Cards" shall mean those cards bearing the AHA
Servicemarks and ECC logo which CTC may distribute to students pursuant to
Program Guidelines to indicate that the student participated in or successfully
completed a Course.
1 A. Geographic Territory.' The "Geographic Territory" shall mean the state of Florida.
1.5. Training Sites: "Training Sites" shall mean persons or organizations engaged or
authorized by CTC to teach Courses and for whom CTC will process course
rosters.
1.6. Instructors: "Instructors" shall mean persons engaged or authorized by CTC or
Training Sites to teach Courses.
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1.7. Program Guidelines: "Program Guidelines" shall mean the then current Guidelines
for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care, and the CTC
Administrative Manual dated May 23, 1997, as they may be amended and/or
supplemented by the AHA from time to time. The Program Guidelines are
incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth at length. CTC acknowledges
receipt of a set of Program Guidelines.
2. Responsibilities of Community Training Center:
2.1. Courses: CTC shall conduct courses and shall authorize Instructors and/or Training
Sites to conduct courses only within the Geographic Territory. CTC shall ensure
that all Courses taught by CTC, Training Sites, and/or Instructors conform to the
requirements of the Program Guidelines and the curriculum set out in the applicable
AHA Instructor's Manuals. CTC acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement is
non-exclusive and that the AHA may enter into Community Training Center
Agreements with other parties within the Geographic Territory.
2.2. The CTC will support Chain of Survival initiatives in cooperation with the AHA in
their region and/or community, within available resources as outlined in Program
Guidelines.
2.3. The CTC will support local public advocacy Chain of Survival activities, e.g., public
access defibrillation.
2.4, Rosters and Course Completion Cards:
2.4.1. CTC shall safeguard Course Cards from unauthorized distribution. It shall
limit the distribution of Course Cards only to persons who are students of
CTC, Training Site and/or Instructors and who have met the requirements
for receipt of Course Cards in accordance with Program Guidelines. Only
the approved CTC Coordinator may receive Course Cards from distributors
and the CTC will be solely responsible for the control and security of card
issuance. This responsibility may not be assigned or transferred to any other
organization or individual, including Training Sites or Instructors. CTC shall
insure that only the appropriate type of Course Card, as set out in the
Program Guidelines, is issued to each student.
2.4.2. CTC shall maintain rosters and records for all Courses conducted by CTC
and/or Training Site for at least 3 years after the date the Course was
conducted.
2.4.3, CTC shall submit statistical data and/or reports to the AHA as required
under the Program Guidelines.
2.5. AHA Materials:
2.5.1. CTC may purchase AHA Materials from third party distributors subject to the
distributor's policies regarding payment terms, prices, shipping, and
handling.
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. 2.5.2. CTC may sell AHA ECC textbooks and Instructor's Manuals to students,
Instructors, and other third parties. However, it may not sell or distribute to
any third party, other than Training Sites and/or Instructors, AHA Course
evaluation forms and/or answer keys. AHA Course evaluation forms and/or
answer keys may be used only for provision of Courses under this
Agreement. CTC shall prohibit Training Sites or Instructors from copying,
re -selling or distributing AHA Course evaluation forms and answer keys.
2.6. Course Coordinators: CTC shall designate an employee of CTC (hereinafter "CTC
Coordinator') to serve as the primary contact between CTC and the AHA regarding
all administration of ECC training, including, but not limited to, customer service,
Course scheduling, card issuance, and records maintenance and retention. CTC
shall ensure that new CTC Coordinators attend an orientation with AHA during the
contract period.
3. Reviews: The AHA may monitor and/or review CTCs' and Training Sites' performance
and compliance with Program Guidelines and AHA curriculum at least once each year
through a review of Course records, site reviews, and course audits. CTC shall provide the
AHA with access, as needed, to Training Site facilities and records. This shall be in
addition to the monitoring of Instructors as a part of their review.
4. Dispute Resolution:
4.1. Subject to paragraph 4.2 below, CTC agrees that any disputes regarding Course
curriculum, its compliance with Program Guidelines, or other matters regarding its
delivery of AHA ECC training shall be resolved according to the Dispute Resolution
Policy set out in the Program Guidelines.
4.2. Notwithstanding the terms of paragraph 4.1, each party to this Agreement shall at
all times be entirely free to exercise its rights of termination under Section 10
without regard to whether a dispute exists at the time of such termination which, in
the absence of such termination, would be resolved pursuant to Section 4.1, and, if
such a dispute should then exist, without any requirement that such dispute be
resolved pursuant to Section 4.1.
5. Costs and Fees: All costs of providing Courses and fees charged to students shall be the
responsibility of the CTC. The AHA shall not have -any responsibility for any costs incurred,
or fees charged, by CTC or Training Sites. The AHA is paid no fees by CTC or any
Training Sites or Instructors, and the AHA has no financial interest in the business of CTC,
Training Sites or Instructors.
6. Relationship of the Parties, The parties acknowledge and agree that the relationship
created by this Agreement is that of independent contractors, each is an independent
business entity and, as such, neither party may represent itself as an employee, agent, or
representative of the other; nor may it incur any obligations on behalf of the other party; nor
are the parties joint ventures or partners; nor does the relationship created under this
agreement constitute a franchise. CTC is solely responsible for carrying out its
responsibilities under this agreement. CTC is solely responsible for Training Sites'
performance under this Agreement and for its contractual relationship with Training Sites.
Employees of CTC and/or Training Sites are not, and shall not be considered employees of
the AHA. Without limiting the foregoing, CTC acknowledges and agrees that the AHA shall
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have no responsibility for any activities of CTC or Training Sites, including, but not limited
to, their conduct of courses, their employment, supervision and training of Instructors and
other employees or agents, their scheduling of Courses, their obligation to provide Courses
to third parties, their obligations to pay for AHA Materials or other supplies or services
provided by third parties or any other obligations incurred in the course of business.
7. Conflict of Interest: CTC acknowledges that the AHA's conflict of interest policy prohibits
AHA volunteers from acting and being involved in any decision -making process on behalf
of the AHA when the volunteer has any interest (whether financial, personal, or
professional) in the activity. This policy may result in the disqualification of CTC employees
from acting as AHA volunteers in the ECC program. CTC will not knowingly permit its
employees or agents to take any actions that violate the AHA's conflict of interest policy.
8. Proprietary Rights:
8.1. CTC acknowledges and agrees that copyright in AHA Materials is owned by the
AHA. AHA Materials may not be copied, in whole or in part, and/or adapted without
the prior express written consent of the AHA.
8.2. The name "American Heart Association," the heart -and -torch logo, and the slogan
"Fighting Heart Disease and Stroke" and the ECC logo (hereinafter collectively
"AHA Servicemarks") are servicemarks of the American Heart Association, Inc.
CTC acknowledges and agrees that it may not use them or display them in any
fashion whatsoever, except as may be expressly set out in the Program Guidelines,
and subject to the AHA's prior review and written approval.
8.3_ Course rosters and monitoring forms are the property of the AHA and shall be
delivered to the AHA upon request or upon termination or expiration of this
Agreement, whichever comes first.
8.4. CTC's use of the AHA Servicemarks , and AHA Materials shall accrue exclusively to
the AHA's benefit, and all ownership, copyrights, servicemarks, trademarks, and other
rights, titles, and interests in them shall be in the AHA's name and shall belong to the
AHA. CTC shall not contest the validity of the AHA's copyrights, servicemarks, or
trademarks or other AHA proprietary right, title or interest, including, without limitation,
after the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
9. Indemnification:
9.1. CTC represents that it is a governmental entity that, by law, is not permitted to
indemnify the AHA, However, CTC agrees that it shall be responsible for any claims,
damages, liabilities, suits, and expenses it may incur which arise out of or in
connections with (a) Courses offered or provided by CTC, Training Sites, Instructors,
their employees or agents, (b) acts or omissions of CTC, Training Sites and/or
Instructors, and (c) any breach by CTC and/or Training Sites of this Agreement.
9.2. In no event shall the AHA and/or its affiliates nor their officers, employees,
volunteers or agents be liable to CTC or Training Site for any direct, indirect,
special, consequential, or incidental damages.
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9.3. For the duration of this Agreement CTC shall obtain and maintain at its expense general
liability insurance from a carrier rated A, VI or better, with limits equal to or greater than
$300,000 if the only Courses conducted under this Agreement are Basic Life Support
Courses listed under Section 1.2. of this Agreement and $1,000,000 if any Course other
than Basic Life Support Courses is listed in Section 1.2 of this Agreement. This policy
shall specify that it may not be modified or canceled by the insurer, except after thirty
(30) days prior written notice by the insurer to the AHA. CTC must provide the AHA with
a certificate of insurance evidencing this coverage upon execution of the Agreement anc
upon any renewals hereof.
10. Term and Termination
10.1. The ter of this Agreement shall be for a one-year period, beginning on
1— `3 and ending on 3- ' - . It may only be extended by
mutual written agreement of the parties. Each party is free to decline to renew or
extend the term of this Agreement.
10.2. Upon termination or expiration, with or without cause, all unused Course Cards,
rosters, and monitoring forms shall be delivered to the AHA.
10.3. This agreement may be terminated by either party if the other party breaches any
term or condition of the Agreement and fails to cure the breach within ten (10)
business days after receipt of written notice describing the breach. CTC
acknowledges and agrees that breach includes; but is not limited to, failure by CTC
or Training Sites to comply with program and/or curriculum guidelines, and that
neither the AHA nor its affiliates nor their officers, employees volunteers or agents
shall have any liability for any resulting termination under this Agreement.
10.4. This Agreement may also be terminated by either party, without cause, upon sixty
(60) days' prior written notice.
11. General Terms:
11.1. Assignment: This Agreement may not be assigned by CTC without the prior
written consent of the AHA.
11.2. Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties
relating to the rights herein granted and the obligations herein assumed, and supersedes
all prior written or oral agreements or communications between the parties. In the event
any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Program Guideline
the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
11.3. CTC warrants and represents that upon execution hereof, this Agreement shall be the
legal, valid and binding obligation of CTC, enforceable against CTC in accordance with it,
terms. The individual signing this Agreement warrants and represents that he/she is duly
authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of CTC.
11.4. Waiver. No waiver of any term, provision, or condition of this Agreement, whether by
conduct or otherwise, shall be deemed to be, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other
provision hereof; nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver. No waiver shall
be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.
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11.5. Modification: No supplement, modification, or amendment of any term, provision, or
condition of this Agreement shall be binding or enforceable on either party hereto
unless in writing signed by both parties.
11,6. Parties Named: Nothing in this Agreement, whether express or implied, is intended to
confer upon any person, other than the parties identified herein and the AHA (and their
respective heirs, representatives, successors, and permitted assigns), any rights or
remedies under, or by reason of, this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement is
intended to relieve or discharge any liability of any party hereto or any third party. No
provision in this Agreement shall give any entity any right of subrogation against any
party hereto.
11.7. Notices: All notices shall be sent postage prepaid to the intended party at the address
set forth above (unless notification of a change of address is given in writing) and two
(2) business days following the date of mailing shall be deemed the date notice is
given.
11.8. Severability: Should any part, term, or provision of this Agreement be declared to be
invalid, void, or unenforceable, all remaining parts, terms, and provisions hereof
shall remain in full force and effect, and shall in no way be invalidated, impaired, or
affected thereby.
11.9. Subject Headings: The subject headings of the sections, paragraphs, and
subparagraphs of this Agreement are included herein solely for the purposes of
convenience and reference, and shall not be deemed to explain, modify, limit,
amplify, or aid in the meaning, construction, or interpretation of any of the
provisions of this Agreement.
11.10. Survival. The following paragraphs, including their subparagraphs, shall survive
termination of this agreement: 4.2, 8, 9, 11.2, 11.6, 11.7, 11.8, and 11.10.
AGREED:
American Heart Association, Inc.
By:
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City of Tamarac Fire Department
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas. Texas 73231-4596
40 Tel 214 373 6300
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Date November 24, 1998
TO: Bonnie Regal
FROM: Beth Cooper
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RE: City of Tamarac Fire Department CTC Agreement
Enclosed are two duplicate original copies of the City of Tamarac Fire
Department CTC Agreement.
The Agreement should be executed In duplicate by the two parties. After
both copies are signed by the City of Tamarac Fire Department, have them
keep one signed copy and send the second signed original copy to you.
Make yourself a copy and then send the second original to me. I will make
a copy for my records and then deliver the second original to the Legal
Department to be -kept on file.
The City of Tamarac also requested that the contract be signed by the
AHA's president and attested by its corporate secretary. Our attorney
stated that 1 have been given the authority to execute these contracts on
the behalf of the AHA. If there should be further discussion on this point,
refer them to me.
Thank you for you patience in this process.
If you have questions, please call me.
Chapman of the Bona
Edward F. Hines it., Ek.
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Valentin Fuller. M-D.. F
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J. Walter Sinclair. Fsq-
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Lynn A. Smsha, M.D.. P
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Chaim" of the Baud
Marilyn Huns
1-nediate Past Prodde
Marta N. Hill. R.N-. Ph.
teary-Trtatsurer
Richard P. Southworth
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R. Wayne Alexander, M.
C. William Balke. M.D.
Cole- Barrett R-N., M.I
Claire M. Baum
John W. (lack) Bates
Craig T. Beam, CRE
Frank Borovsky
William J. Bryutt EA.
Rohen S. C&WmaM Ph.l
Louis L• Cresler. M.D.
Charles A. Demis. M.D.
Mcchad Esics, Ph.D,
David P. Faxon, M.D.
Jacqueline W. Firtehar. M
Joy S. Fta ir. Fh.D.
Stephen R. G*Mbag
Scott M. Grundy, M-D., F
Lllliatt A. Lemon
Donald W. Lavan, M.D.
Richard I. twin. M.D.
Janet L. Maxsott B.S.N.,
Naacy Houton Millar. R.
Carole E. Newman
Almin F. Olivier, M.D.
Donald R. Otis
J.E. Chivez Paisley
Lorrie Peterson. R.N.
James L. Rick&. M.D.
Rose Marie Rohnrson, M.
Bmdz L. Rodriguez. M-C
Lawrence B. Sadwin
Charles Schenck
Henry M. Sondheimer. M.
Janet O. South
William E. Strauss. M.D.
Jessie 0. Wright, M.S., R-1
Chief Executive Oflicer
M. Can Wheeler
Executive Vice Prugient
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Walter D. Bristol Jr- CPA
Executive Vice President
Consumer Health Marko
Jo A. Diehl
Executive Vice President
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David Wm. Livingston. Ev
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Gordon L. McCullough
Executive Vim PMMemt
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Brigid McHugh Sanner
Executive Vice President
Science and Medicine
Rodman D. Starke. M.D.
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TR 10918 ATTACHIY ENT B
Training Center Agreement
This is an agreement between the American Heart Association, Inc., with offices at 1101
Northchase Parkway, Suite 1, Marietta, Georgia, 30067 (hereinafter the "AHA") and City of
Tamarac Fire Rescue Department, with its principal place of business at 6000 Hiatus Road,
Tamarac, Florida 33321, (hereinafter "Training Center" or "TC").
WHEREAS, the AHA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and
stroke and sets guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care ("ECC") and ECC training;
WHEREAS, TC would like to provide, and manage the provision by others of, ECC training
under the guidelines and curriculum of the AHA;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set out herein, the parties
hereby agree as follows:
1. Definitions:
1.1. AHA Materials: "AHA Materials" shall mean all ECC materials published by
the AHA, including, but not limited to, textbooks, instructor's manuals, exams,
answer keys, toolkits, newsletters, and course completion cards.
1.2. Courses: "Course" or "Courses" shall mean the approved ECC courses
listed below in which Course Cards will be distributed [list only the approved
courses].
A. Basic Life Support
Provider Course(s)
Instructor Course(s)
1.3. Course Cards: "Course Cards" shall mean those cards bearing the AHA
Servieemarks and ECC logo, which TC may distribute to students pursuant
to Program Guidelines to indicate that the student participated in or
successfully completed a Course.
1.4. Geographic Territory. The "Geographic Territory" shall mean the State of
Florida.
1.5. Training Sites: "Training Sites" shall mean persons or organizations
engaged or authorized by TC to teach Courses and for whom TC will process
course rosters.
1.6. Instructors: "Instructors" shall mean persons engaged or authorized by TC or
Training Sites to teach Courses.
1.7. Program Guidelines: "Program Guidelines" shall mean the then current
Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency
Cardiovascular Care, and the then current Program Administration Manual:
Guidelines for Program Administration and Training dated July 2004, as they
may be amended and/or supplemented by the AHA from time to time. The
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Program Guidelines are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth
at length. TC acknowledges receipt of a set of Program Guidelines.
2. Responsibilities of Training Center:
2.1. Courses: TC shall conduct courses and shall authorize Instructors and/or
Training Sites to conduct courses only within the Geographic Territory. TC
shall ensure that all Courses taught by TC, Training Sites, and/or Instructors
conform to the requirements of the Program Guidelines and the curriculum
set out in the applicable AHA Instructor's Manuals. TC acknowledges and
agrees that this Agreement is non-exclusive and that the AHA may enter into
Training Center Agreements with other parties within the Geographic
Territory.
2.2. TC shall comply with the requirements of the Program Guidelines including,
but not limited to:
2.2.1. TC shall promptly notify, forward, or otherwise communicate to its
instructors all correspondence from the American Heart Association
regarding changes to science or curricula.
2.2.2. TC must issue course cards within thirty (30) calendar days following
receipt of completed roster and course documents from instructors.
2.3. The TC will support Chain of Survival initiatives in cooperation with the AHA
in their region and/or community, within available resources as outlined in
Program Guidelines.
2.4. The TC will support local public advocacy Chain of Survival activities, e.g.,
public access defibrillation.
2.5. Rosters and Course Completion Cards:
2.5.1. TC shall safeguard Course Cards from unauthorized distribution. It
shall limit the distribution of Course Cards only to persons who are
students of TC, Training Site and/or Instructors and who have met the
requirements for receipt of Course Cards in accordance with Program
Guidelines. Only the approved TC Coordinator or a TC employee
designated by the TC Coordinator and acting under the direct
supervision of the TC Coordinator may receive Course Cards from
distributors and the TC will be solely responsible for the control and
security of card issuance. This responsibility may not be assigned or
transferred to any other organization or individual, including Training
Sites or Instructors. TC shall ensure that only the appropriate type of
Course Card, as set out in the Program Guidelines, is issued to each
student.
2.5.2. TC may not substitute any other organization's card for the
appropriate AHA Course Card, or issue any Course Card not
currently authorized for an AHA Course, or use non-AHA course
materials in lieu of AHA materials to teach an AHA Course.
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2.5.3. TO shall maintain rosters and records for all Courses conducted by
TO and/or Training Site for at least 3 years after the date the Course
was conducted.
2.5.4. TO shall submit statistical data and/or reports to the AHA as required
under the Program Guidelines.
2.6. AHA Materials:
2.6.1. TO may purchase AHA Materials from third party distributors subject
to the distributor's policies regarding payment terms, prices, shipping,
and handling.
2.6.2. TO may sell AHA ECC textbooks and Instructor's Manuals to
students, Instructors, and other third parties. However, it may not sell
or distribute to any third party, other than Training Sites and/or
Instructors, AHA Course exams and/or answer keys. AHA Course
exams and/or answer keys may be used only for provision of Courses
under this Agreement. Training Centers may duplicate, in whole, AHA
Course exams, and authorize Training Sites and Instructors to
duplicate, in whole, AHA Course exams to be used only for the
provision of Courses under this Agreement. TO shall prohibit Training
Sites or Instructors from unauthorized copying, re -selling or
distributing AHA Course exams and answer keys.
2.7. TC Coordinators: TO shall designate a primary contact (hereinafter "TO
Coordinator") between TO and the AHA regarding all administration of ECC
training, including, but not limited to, customer service, Course scheduling,
card issuance, and records maintenance and retention. TO shall ensure that
new TO Coordinators attend an orientation with AHA within thirty (30)
calendar days following execution of the TO Agreement or, in the case of
staff turnover, within thirty (30) calendar days following designation as a TO
Coordinator.
3. Reviews: The AHA may monitor and/or review TC's and Training Sites'
performance and compliance with Program Guidelines and AHA curriculum at least
once each year through a review of Course records, site reviews, and course audits.
TO shall provide the AHA with access, as needed, to Training Site facilities and
records. This shall be in addition to the monitoring of Instructors as a part of their
review.
4. Dispute Resolution:
4.1. Subject to paragraph 4.2 below, TO agrees that any disputes regarding
Course curriculum, TC's compliance with Program Guidelines, or other
matters regarding its delivery of AHA ECC training shall be resolved
according to the Dispute Resolution Policy set out in the Program Guidelines.
4.2. Notwithstanding the terms of paragraph 4.1, each party to this Agreement
shall at all times be entirely free to exercise its rights of termination under
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Section 10 without regard to whether a dispute exists at the time of such
termination which, in the absence of such termination, would be resolved
pursuant to Section 4.1, and, if such a dispute should then exist, without any
requirement that such dispute be resolved pursuant to Section 4.1.
5. Costs and Fees: All costs of providing Courses and fees charged to students shall
be the responsibility of the TC. The AHA shall not have any responsibility for any
costs incurred, or fees charged, by TC or Training Sites. The AHA is paid no fees
by TC or any Training Sites or Instructors, and the AHA has no financial interest in
the business of TC, Training Sites or Instructors.
6. Relationship of the Parties: The parties acknowledge and agree that the
relationship created by this Agreement is that of independent contractors, each is an
independent business entity and, as such, neither party may represent itself as an
employee, agent, or representative of the other; nor may it incur any obligations on
behalf of the other party; nor are the parties joint ventures or partners; nor does the
relationship created under this agreement constitute a franchise. TC is solely
responsible for carrying out its responsibilities under this agreement. TC is solely
responsible for Training Sites' performance under this Agreement and for its
contractual relationship with Training Sites. Employees of TC and/or Training Sites
are not, and shall not be considered employees of the AHA. Without limiting the
foregoing, TC acknowledges and agrees that the AHA shall have no responsibility
for any activities of TC or Training Sites, including, but not limited to, their conduct of
courses, their employment, supervision and training of Instructors and other
employees or agents, their scheduling of Courses, their obligation to provide
Courses to third parties, their obligations to pay for AHA Materials or other supplies
or services provided by third parties or any other obligations incurred in the course of
business.
i. Conflict of Interest: TC acknowledges that the AHA's conflict of interest policy
prohibits AHA volunteers from acting and being involved in any decision -making
process on behalf of the AHA when the volunteer has any interest (whether financial,
personal, or professional) in the activity. This policy may result in the disqualification
of TC employees from acting as AHA volunteers in the ECC program. TC will not
knowingly permit its employees or agents to take any actions that violate the AHA's
conflict of interest policy.
8. Proprietary Rights:
8.1. TC acknowledges and agrees that all Instructor information is proprietary to
the AHA. Instructor information includes but is not limited to the date(s) on
which Instructor took the Instructor Course(s) or Renewal Course(s), course
location, monitoring reports, teaching history, and contact information for
Instructor, including address, phone and email address. Instructor
information must be delivered to the AHA upon request.
8.2. TC acknowledges and agrees that copyright in AHA Materials is owned by
the AHA. AHA Materials may not be copied, in whole or in part, whether in
print, electronically, on the World Wide Web ("Web") or in any other format,
and may not be adapted without the prior express written consent of the
AHA.
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8,3, The name "American Heart Association," the heart -and -torch logo, and the
slogan "Learn and Live" (hereinafter collectively "AHA Servicemarks") are
servicemarks of the American Heart Association, Inc. TC acknowledges and
agrees that it may not use them or display them in any fashion whatsoever,
except as may be expressly set out in the Program Guidelines, and subject
to the AHA's prior review and written approval.
8.4. TC's use of the AHA Servicemarks , and AHA Materials shall accrue exclusively
to the AHA's benefit, and all ownership, copyrights, servicemarks, trademarks,
and other rights, titles, and interests in them shall be in the AHA's name and
shall belong to the AHA. TC shall not contest the validity of the AHA's
copyrights, servicemarks, or trademarks or other AHA proprietary right, title or
interest, including, without limitation, after the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
9. Indemnification:
9.1. The TC represents that it is a governmental entity that, by law, is not permitted
to indemnify the AHA. However, the TC agrees that it shall be responsible for
any claims, damages, liabilities, suits and expenses it may incur which arise out
of or in connection with (a) Courses offered or provided by the TC, Training
Sites, Instructors, their employees or agents, (b) acts or omissions of the TC,
Training Sites and/or Instructors, and (c) any breach by the TC and/or Training
Sites of the terms of this Agreement.
9.2. In no event shall the AHA and/or its affiliates nor their officers, employees,
volunteers or agents be liable to TC or Training Site for any direct, indirect,
special, consequential, or incidental damages.
10. Term and Termination
10.1. The term of this Agreement shall be for a fourteen (14) month period,
beginning on September 1, 2005. It shall automatically renew for a 24
month period at the end of the initial term and at the end of each term
thereafter, so long as before the end of the term, the AHA provides the TC
with written notice of renewal for the following period. Each party is free to
decline to renew or extend the term of this Agreement.
10.2. Following expiration or termination of this agreement for any reason, TC may
not issue any Course Cards.
10.3. All procedures listed in the Program Guidelines regarding the retention or
handling of unused Course Cards, completed rosters, completed monitoring
forms and other records must be followed upon termination or expiration,
with or without cause. Notwithstanding, TC shall deliver all such records to
the AHA upon request.
10.4. This agreement may be terminated by either party if the other party breaches
any term or condition of the Agreement and fails to cure the breach within ten
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(10) business days after receipt of written notice describing the breach. TC
acknowledges and agrees that breach includes, but is not limited to, failure
by TC or Training Sites to comply with program and/or curriculum guidelines,
and that neither the AHA nor its affiliates nor their officers, employees
volunteers or agents shall have any liability for any resulting termination
under this Agreement.
10.5. This Agreement may also be terminated by either party, without cause, upon
sixty (60) days' prior written notice.
11. General Terms:
11.1. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by TC
without the prior written consent of the AHA.
11.2. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the
parties relating to the rights herein granted and the obligations herein assumed, and
supersedes all prior written or oral agreements or communications between the
parties. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
terms of the Program Guidelines, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
11.3. TC warrants and represents that upon execution hereof, this Agreement shall be the
legal, valid and binding obligation of TC, enforceable against TC in accordance with
its terms. The individual signing this Agreement warrants and represents that
he/she is duly authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of TC.
11.4. Waiver. No waiver of any term, provision, or condition of this Agreement,
whether by conduct or otherwise, shall be deemed to be, or shall constitute, a
waiver of any other provision hereof; nor shall such waiver constitute a
continuing waiver. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the
party making the waiver.
11.5. Modification: No supplement, modification, or amendment of any term,
provision, or condition of this Agreement shall be binding or enforceable on
either party hereto unless in writing signed by both parties.
11.6. Parties Named: Nothing in this Agreement, whether express or implied, is
intended to confer upon any person, other than the parties identified herein and
the AHA (and their respective heirs, representatives, successors, and permitted
assigns), any rights or remedies under, or by reason of, this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to relieve or discharge any liability of any
party hereto or any third party. No provision in this Agreement shall give any
entity any right of subrogation against any party hereto.
11.7. Notices: All notices shall be sent postage prepaid to the intended party at the
address set forth above (unless notification of a change of address is given in
writing) and two (2) business days following the date of mailing shall be deemed
the date notice is given.
11.8. Severability. Should any part, term, or provision of this Agreement be
declared to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, all remaining parts, terms, and
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provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect, and shall in no way be
invalidated, impaired, or affected thereby.
11.9. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State
of Texas without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.
11.10. Subject Headings: The subject headings of the sections, paragraphs, and
subparagraphs of this Agreement are included herein solely for the purposes
of convenience and reference, and shall not be deemed to explain, modify,
limit, amplify, or aid in the meaning, construction, or interpretation of any of
the provisions of this Agreement.
11.11. Survival. The following paragraphs, including their subparagraphs, shall
survive termination of this agreement: 4.2, 8, 9, 10.3,11.2, 11.6, 11.7, 11.8,
11.9 and 11.11.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have made and executed this Agreement
on the respective dates under each signature. CITY OF TAMARAC, signing by and
through its Mayor and City Manager, and THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION,
signing by and through its ECC Regional Manager duly authorized to execute same.
%ATTEST:
Marion Swenson, CIVIC
City Clerk
1. CITYqf TAMARAC
Beth Flans aum-Talabisco, Maybr
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Jeffrey L.'Millbrr, City Manager
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City Atto ney
ATTEST:
N/A
Signature of Corporate Secretary
N/A
Type/Print Name of Corporate Secy
(CORPORATE SEAL)
511/(D6
Date
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, INC.
Company Name
S@Kature of CC VionaT Manager
Bonita Regal
Type/Print Name of President/Owner
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Date
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CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF epEfid,
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COUNTY OF E-y-),0_jbS
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an Officer duly authorized in the State
aforesaid and in the County aforesaid to take acknowledgments, personally appeared
Bonita Regal, of The American Heart Association,
a Florida Foreign Non -Profit Corporation, to me known to be the person(s) described in and
who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that he/she executed
the same.
WITNESS my hand and official seal this ky of 1 , 20( .
Last revised: 8/25/04
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EXPIRES' June 2, 2007
Hondnd ThN NClary P0110 Unde"hars
Print, Type or Stamp
Name of Notary Public
Personally known to me or
❑ Produced Identification
Type of I.D. Produced
❑ DID take an oath, or
[DID NOT take an oath.