R16-168 1 RESOLUTION NO. R16-168
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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, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER
9 31, 2017; 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, 2017 and
21 ending on December 31, 2017.
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 services for meetings, public hearings, programs, etc., as well as special events beginning on
30 January 1, 2017 and ending on December 31, 2017, a copy of which is attached hereto as
31 Exhibit"A.
32 Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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34 PASSED AND ADOPTED this /94 day of Lo,icie, 2016.
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36 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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40 Mayor—Steven B. Grant
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42 Vice Mayor—Mack McCray /
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44 Commissioner—Justin Katz
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46 Commissioner—Christina L. Romelus
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48 Commissioner—Joe Casello
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53 ATTEST:
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The undersigned client(s) (hereafter "client ") hereby retains Nationwide Interpreter Resource, lnc. (NIR), as his/her /their sign
language interpreting service agency for a period of one year starting January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2017 with
option for two, one year renewals. 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 agrees 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 0.575 per mile and parking fees (billed on the 1/2 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 '12 hour). Client will be billed for total number of hours requested. Assignments beyond two (2) hours
OR conferencc/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- 5:00pm) notice will be
billed at fifty percent (50 %) of the two (2) hour minimtun 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 frill. 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 tite date of the invoice shrill 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 Inte_rp r Resource, Inc.
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June E3 Backer, asits President only
Client: City of B ntot 3e cl
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City of Boynton Beach
Print Name.: Lori La.Verri.ere bate:
Cit Manacrer