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R16-160 1 RESOLUTION NO. R16 - 160 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR STRATUS INTERPRETING SERVICES WITH STRATUS VIDEO, LLC., FOR VIDEO REMOTE • INTERPRETING FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS 1* WITH ONE YEAR AUTOMATIC RENEWALS; AND 11 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11 1 • 1 WHEREAS, Federal civil rights laws require ADA Title II entities to ensure 1- effective communication with people who are deaf or hearing impaired; and 1: WHEREAS, technology now provides for off-site interpreting services when in- 1 person, on-site interpreting services are not immediately available; and 1 WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, upon the 1• recommendation of staff, deems it to be in the best interests of the City residents to enter 21 into an Agreement for Stratus Interpreting Services with Stratus Video LLC., for video 21 remote interpreting on an "as needed" basis for a period of two years with one year 2, automatic renewals. 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF 2 ' THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: 2' Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as 2: being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption 2 hereof. 2: Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida does 2• hereby authorize and direct the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Stratus Interpreting 31 Services with Stratus Video LLC., for video remote interpreting on an "as needed" basis for C:\Users\StanzioneT\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IES\VAGZE6PO\V ideo_remote_interpreting_Agreement_-_Reno.doc 31 a period of two years with one year automatic renewals, a copy of said Agreement is 3 attached hereto as Exhibit"A." 33 Section 3. This.Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. 3, PASSED AND ADOPTED this M day of j 4 t , 2016. 35 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 3• YES NO 3 38 Mayor— Steven B. Grant 3• 4. Vice Mayor—Mack McCray / 41 44 Commissioner—Justin Katz 4 4, Commissioner—Christina L. Romelus 4 4 Commissioner—Joe Casello 4 4 VOTE 4• ATTEST: 5§ 51 5 / alai 1 5 J A. Pyle, CM/ 5, !y Clerk 5' 55 • (Corporate Seal) fi VOA &44- C:\Users\StanzioneT\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\VAGZE6PO\Video_remote_interpreting_Agreement_-_Reso.doc - \c,7cD ..Q --STRATUS- Order Form Agreement for Stratus Interpreting Services Stratus is in the business of providing on-demand video remote interpreting (VRI)for American Sign Language (ASL) and selected spoken languages,as well as over-the-phone interpreting (OPI)for selected languages with live language interpreters. The VRI services and OPI services (collectively,the "Services") are provided by Stratus through the use of Stratus' on-demand interpreter software. The term of this agreement is two years from the last signature date with one year automatic renewals. The Customer agrees to the terms and conditions at www.stratusvideo.com/terms and the pricing below. Video Remote Interpreting(VRI) Prices Language Spanish Other Languages American Sign Language Bundled:All Languages Price Per Minute $1.67 $1.87 $2.99 $1.50 Certified Deaf Interpreter(CDI)$5.95 (CDI is not eligible for Bundled Pricing) CDI requires services of two interpreters) Notes: 1) Bundled Price Requirement:Sign Language Minutes must be 10%or less of total minutes.If Sign Language percentage of total minutes exceeds 10%of total minutes during a month the pricing reverts to the Spanish,Other and American Sign Language pricing for that month. 2) Call Times:The call time starts when the interpreter answers the call and ends when either the end user or interpreter hangs up the call. 3) Payment:Customer will be billed monthly for the minutes used. 4) The Customer agrees that Stratus software will be the only Video Remote Interpreting software installed on Stratus-provided equipment and no other video remote interpreting applications will be installed or other video or audio interpreting usages shall be permitted unless direct written consent is given by Stratus during the term of service 5) Payment terms are Net 30 6) $50 minimum monthly fee 7) The charge for the following rare languages is$3.50 per minute. They must be scheduled and have a 60 minute minimum:Ixil,Achi, Trique,Popti. Stratus Audio Interpreting$1:29 per minute Equipment Item Description Price Quantity Stratus Stand with iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Infectious Control Case, External Speaker, iPad Air 2 and Rolling adjustable stand with locking tablet holder. $1,332 0 Speaker Stratus Stand with iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Infectious Control Case, Rolling adjustable iPad Air 2 stand with locking tablet holder $1,154 0 Table Stand with iPad Air, iPad Air 2 Infectious Control Case,Table Stand for $559 0 iPad Air 2 scenarios with table or similar mounting surfaces Licenses Licenses downloaded No 2 Charge 6/1/2016 Confidential and Proprietary Page 1 of 2 City of Boynton Beach P.0. Box 310 Boynton Beach, FL33425'O31O A7TN:ADACoordinator Note: Include all shipping addresses Stratus Video, LLC Customer Name: City of Boynton Beach Accepted by.,,&OV x Accepted Name: Maureen Huber Name: Lori LaVerrierg,��.. 6/1/2016 Confidential and Proprietary Page 2ufz TERMS FOR STRATUS INTERPRETING SERVICES A. Stratus is in the business of providing on-demand video remote interpreting(VRI) for American Sign Language (ASL) and selected spoken languages, as well as over-the-phone interpreting (OPI) for selected languages with live language interpreters. The VRI services and OPI services (collectively, the "Services") are provided by Stratus through the use of Stratus' on- demand interpreter software. B. Customer desires to use the Services, on the terms and conditions provided. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SERVICES. Stratus agrees to provide to Customer the Services on the terms and conditions as set forth below; 2. TERMS AND TERMINATION. The term of Service shall be for two (2) years, with automatic one (1) year renewals unless either party elects to terminate the Agreement by providing written notice of such termination to the other party no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Term (or renewal period). Upon termination of the Agreement, Customer will immediately stop using the Services and will remove the Stratus software from all devices of Customer. Additionally, Customer hereby authorizes Status to disable all accounts, Stratus software and access to the Services. In such event, Stratus will not be liable to Customer for damages of any kind (whether actual, incidental, indirect or consequential, including lost profits and lost revenues) arising out of or related to the loss of use of the Services or the Stratus software. 3. PAYMENT. Stratus shall provide the Services to Customer in consideration of Customer's payment of the fees (the "Fees") at the rates set forth in the Order Form. Fees for the Services will be billed monthly. All invoices will be due and payable within thirty (30) days of invoice date. 4. AVAILABILITY. Customer acknowledges that the Services may not be available at all times due to interruptions, technical problems, and/or system upgrades and maintenance. The Services are not for and should not be used for emergency calls and is not a substitute for"911" or other emergency services. All interpreters provided in conjunction with The Services may not be available at all times and interpreters will be assigned solely by Stratus. 5. NO OWNERSHIP RIGHTS. This Agreement and Customer's use of the Services does not provide Customer with any right, title, or ownership interest in or to the Services, the software used in providing the Services, or any of the other technology, systems, processes or other aspect of the Services, including but not limited to any intellectual property rights. This provision will survive the termination of this Agreement. Customer acknowledges that Stratus is a trademark of Stratus and may not be used without Stratus' prior consent. During the term of the agreement the Customer is provided with a Right to Use License for the Stratus Software. The Customer agrees that Stratus software will be the only Video Remote Interpreting software installed on the equipment and no other video remote interpreting applications will be installed or other video or audio interpreting usages shall be permitted unless direct written consent is given by Stratus during the term of service. 6. LIMITED WARRANTY. Stratus warrants that it will perform the Services in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Stratus makes no other representation,warranty or guarantee, express or implied, of any kind, and Stratus specifically disclaims any warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. 7. PURCHASED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY. The equipment has been installed upon Customer's independent determination that it is appropriate for Customer's intended application. For a one (1) year period from date of Acceptance ("the Warranty Period"), Stratus warrants the Equipment is guaranteed to operate in accordance as a video remote interpreting service operated under normal usage and conditions and with proper care and supervision. Company warrants that service repairs shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the balance of the Warranty Period. Responsibility for the installed items remains with the Customer at time of possession. The Customer shall maintain the installed equipment in good repair and operating condition, allowing for reasonable wear and tear. If Customer needs service repairs within the Warranty Period, Stratus will be responsible for such repairs. After the warranty period, Customer will be responsible for all service repairs or may receive service repairs from Stratus for additional fees. The warranties made herein shall be in lieu of any other warranty, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Such implied warranties or fitness for a particular purpose are expressly excluded. 8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Customer acknowledges that interpretations may not be entirely accurate in all cases and that events outside of the control of Stratus may result in incomplete or interrupted service. Except as specifically stated otherwise, each party's aggregate liability to the other for claims arising out of this Agreement, whether for breach or in tort and including but not limited to negligence, shall be limited to the amount paid by Customer to Stratus within the previous 12 months. Further, neither party will be liable for any indirect, punitive, special, incidental or consequential damage in connection with or arising out of this Agreement (including loss of business, revenue,profits,use, data or other economic advantage), however it arises,whether for breach or in tort, even if that party has been previously advised of the possibility of such damage. Liability for damages shall be limited and excluded, even if any exclusive remedy provided for in this Agreement fails of its essential purpose. 9. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. Customer acknowledges that it, and not Stratus, is a professional health care provider. Customer hereby indemnifies and holds Stratus harmless from any claims, including claims of third-parties, based on medical malpractice or negligence of Customer(or its physicians, employees, independent contractors, etc.). 10. CONFIDENTIALITY. Stratus will not disclose any confidential information provided by Customer to any third-party, and will use such confidential information only for purposes specifically contemplated in this Agreement. Further, Stratus and Customer will not disclose to any third-party the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any of the information provided in any invoices or other documents or oral communications between the parties. If a party is required by discovery request in a litigation, subpoena, civil investigative demand or similar process to disclose any such confidential information then the party so compelled may disclose such information without liability after giving reasonable notice to the other party to promptly assert whatever objections the other party has to prevent such disclosure within such deadlines as are required by the governing statutes, rules or regulations. 11. ADDITIONAL TERMS. (a) Any express waiver or failure to exercise promptly any right under this Agreement will not create a continuing waiver or any expectation of non-enforcement. (b) The obligations of the parties under this Agreement which by their nature should continue beyond the termination or expiration of this Agreement will remain in effect after termination or expiration. (c)Any action arising out of this Agreement, as well as the validity, construction and interpretation of this Agreement,will be governed by Florida law relating to contracts made in the State of Florida and controlling U.S. federal law.No choice of law rules of any jurisdiction will apply. (d) This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, or assigns, and upon any and all others acting by or through them, or in privity with them, or under their direction. (e) This Agreement is deemed to have been drafted jointly by the parties. Any uncertainty or ambiguity shall not be construed against either party based on the attribution of drafting by either party. (f) This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and as so executed shall constitute one agreement, binding on all parties. The Headings have no substantive effect and are used merely for convenience. (g)A party is not liable under this Agreement for non- performance or delayed or interrupted performance caused by events or conditions beyond that party's control if the party makes reasonable efforts to perform. This provision does not relieve Customer of its obligation to make all payments then owing when due. (h) All notices to be given under this Agreement must be in writing. (i) This Agreement and all of its Attachments is the parties' entire agreement relating to its subject matter. It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications,proposals, conditions, representations and warranties and prevails over any conflicting or additional terms of any quote, order, acknowledgment, or other communication between the parties relating to its subject matter during the term of this Agreement. (j)No modification to this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each party. (k) If any provision, or part thereof, in this Agreement is held to be invalid, void or illegal, it shall be severed from this Agreement and shall not affect, impair, or invalidate any other provision, or part thereof, and shall be severed from this Agreement and shall not affect, impair, or invalidate any other provision, or part thereof, and it shall be replaced by a provision which comes closest to the severed provision, or part thereof, in language and intent, without being invalid, void, or illegal.