R15-159 1 : RESOLUTION NO. R15 -159
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4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
5, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
6 ONE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH NATIONWIDE INTERPRETER
7 RESOURCE, INC. FOR INTERPRETING SERVICES FOR SPECIAL
8 EVENTS BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 2016 AND ENDING DECEMBER
9 31, 2016; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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12 WHEREAS, having an interpreter for individuals who are Deaf is one of many ways
13 the City is ensuring equal access to programs, services and activities provided by the City; and
14 WHEREAS, Nationwide Interpreter Resource, Inc. will provide interpreting for
15 meetings, public hearings, programs, etc., as well as events hosted by the City on an "as
16 needed" or "as the city requests" basis; and
17 WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida deems it to be
18 in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Boynton to approve and
19 ' authorize the City Manager to sign a one year Agreement with Nationwide Interpreter
20 Resource, Inc. for interpreting services for special events beginning on January 1, 2016 and
21' ending on December 31, 2016.
22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
23 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
24 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
25 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
26 hereof.
27 Section 2. The City Commission hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager
28 to sign a one year Agreement with Nationwide Interpreter Resource, Inc. for interpreting
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29 1 services for meetings, public hearings, programs, etc., as well as special events beginning on
30 January 1, 2016 and ending on December 31, 2016, a copy of which is attached hereto as
31 Exhibit "A.
321 Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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34 1 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15 day of December, 2015.
35 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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39 Mayor — Jerry Taylor
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411 Vice Mayor — Joe Casello ✓
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43 ' Commissioner — David T. Merker
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45 Commissioner — Mack McCray ✓
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47 Commissioner — Michael M. Fitzpatrick
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50 ! VOTE T—O
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52 ATTEST:
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SIGN LANGUAGE iNTERPRETING SERIICFS - SINCE 1997
www.Narionwi deln terpreterResource,com
P:O. Box 272142 Boca Raton, FL 33427
P1-I #: 561 - 362 -0594 FX: 561- 362 -9785
NIR@InterpreterResource.com
Contract for Interpreting Services
The undersigned client(s) (hereafter "client ") hereby retains Nationwide Interpreter Resource, Inc. (NIR), as his /her /their sign
language interpreting service agency for a period of one year starting January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016. While
NIR will use its best efforts to provide qualified interpreter to client when requested, NIR cannot guaranty the availability of an
interpreter at the date and time requested. Client will provide NIR with as much advance notice as possible to help assure the
availability of an interpreter.
As compensation for interpreting services, client aQ es to pay an initial fee of $160.00 per interpreter for up to two (2) hours and
$80.00 each additional hour, plus mileage at 0 per mile and parking fees (billed on the % hour). For emergency (less than 24
business hour notice), weekend and after hours (before gam or after 5 pm) and Tri- Lingual assignments, Client agrees to pay an
initial fee of $190.00 per interpreter for up to two (2) hours and $95.00 each additional hour, plus mileage at 0.575 per mile and
parking fees (billed on the'/ hour). Client will be billed for total number of hours requested. Assignments beyond two (2) hours
OR conference /legal /political /public hearing setting or I-IOA meeting or theatrical /stage or multiple deaf participants or deaf /blind
require two (2) interpreters. The fee shall be due and payable under all circumstances unless the assignment is canceled in the
manner described below. Client will be billed following the assignment for interpreting services incurred. Client agrees that the
invoices will be paid upon receipt and otherwise not beyond ten (10) days of the date of the invoice. Payment should be mailed to
the address indicated above at any other address provided to the client by NIR. Prices stated are subject to change without notice.
If services are rendered after price increase, Client is obligated to pay fee.
Cancellation of assignments with less than two (2) full business days (Monday through Friday, 9:OOam- 5:00pm) notice will be
billed at fifty percent (50 %) of the two (2) hour minimum charge to the client. For example: a Monday assignment at 9:00 am
must be canceled by Thursday at 9:00 am of the prior week. Assignments canceled less than one (1) business day prior to the
assignment will be billed in full. For example, a Monday assignment at 9:00 am not canceled by Friday at 9:00 am of the prior
week will be billed for the entire time of the assignment.
In the event any collection efforts are commenced and NIR incurs attorneys fees and costs, such attorneys fees and costs shall be
obligation of Client whether incurred in litigation or otherwise.
Balances that remain unpaid after ten days from the date of the invoice shall bear interest at the rate of 18% pre annum. Any
attorney fees and costs incurred in collection of delinquent sums shall be borne by Client.
Nationwide Interpreter t ource, Inc. •
By j Date: 8/3/15 APPROVED/ R
June B. Backer, . `its 're m 1. ent only; l
CITY ATTORNEY
Client: City of Boynton Beach
Signature: r < -- i erf, -- P rint Name: fi"` � • / u 4 9 4,-• Date:f / ��
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P.O. Box 272142 Boca Raton, FL 33427
PI 1 #: 561- 362 -0594 FX: 561 -362 -9785
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Contract far lntcraretin Services
The undersigned client(s) (hereafter "client ") hereby retains Nationwide interpreter Resource, Inc. (NIR). as his /her /their sign
language interpreting service agency for a period of one year starting January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016. While
NIR will use its best efforts to provide qualified interpreter to client when requested, NIR cannot guaranty the availability of an
interpreter at the date and time requested. Client will provide NIR with as much advance notice as possible to help assure the
availability of an interpreter.
0 per interpreter for up to two (2) hours and
As compensation for interpreting services. client agrees to pay an initial fee of $160 0
$80.00 each additional hour, plus mileage at O per mile and parking fees (billed on the % hour). For emergency (less than 24
busincss hour notice), weekend and after hours (before 9am or after 5 pin) and Tri- lingual assignments, Client agrees to pay an
initial fee of $190.00 per interpreter for up to two (2) hours and $95.00 each additional hour, plus mileage at 0.575 per mile and
parking fees (billed on the '/ hour). Client will be billed for total number of hours requested. Assignments beyond two (2) hours
OR conference /legal /political /public hearing setting or HOA meeting or theatrical /stage or multiple deaf participants or deaf /blind
require two (2) interpreters. The fee shall be due and payable under all circumstances unless the assignment is canceled in the
manner described below, Client will be billed following the assignment for interpreting services incurred. Client agrees that the
invoices will be paid upon receipt and otherwise not beyond ten (10) days of the date of the invoice. Payment should be mailed to
the address indicated above at any other address provided to the client by NiR. Prices stated are subject to change without notice.
If services are rendered after price increase, Client is obligated to pay fee.
Cancellation of assignments with less than two (2) full business days (Monday through Friday, 9:00am- 5:00prn) notice will be
billed at fifty percent (50 %) of the two (2) hour minimum charge to the client. For example: a Monday assignment at 9:00 am
must be canceled by Thursday at 9:00 am of the prior week. Assignments canceled less than one (1) -business day prior to the
assignment will be billed in full. For example, a Monday assignment at 9:00 am not canceled by Friday at 9:00 am of the prior
week will be billed for the entire time of the assignment.
In the event any collection efforts are commenced and NIR incurs attorneys fees and costs, such attorneys fees and costs shall be
obligation of Client whether incurred in litigation or otherwise.
Balances that remain unpaid after ten days from the date of' the invoice shall bear interest at the rate of 18% pre annum. Any
attorney fees and costs incurred in collection of delinquent scans shall be borne by Client.