R16-167 1 RESOLUTION NO. R16-167
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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 THE WAG GROUP FOR
7 INTERPRETING SERVICES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS BEGINNING ON
8 JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017; AND
9 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, The WAG Group will provide interpreting for meetings, public hearings,
15 programs, etc., as well as events hosted by the City on an "as needed" or "as the city requests"
16 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 The WAG Group for
20 interpreting services for special events beginning on January 1, 2017 and ending on December
21 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 The WAG Group for interpreting services for meetings,
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29 public hearings, programs, etc., as well as special events beginning on January 1, 2017 and
30 ending on December 31, 2017, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A.
31 Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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33 PASSED AND ADOPTED this / day of A'2yr-124-- , 2016.
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35 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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39 Mayor—Steven B. Grant
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41 Vice Mayor—Mack McCray
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43 Commissioner—Justin Katz
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45 Commissioner—Christina L. Romelus /
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47 Commissioner—Joe Casello
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INTERPRETING AGREEMENT
This agreement between The City of Boynton Beach and The WAG Group, a Florida Corporation, for
professional American Sign Language interpresting services to be provided by The WAG Group.
The services hired are for The Wag Group to provide professional ASL interpreteing services, as needed*
and requested by the City of Boynton Beach at the agreed upon rate of $150.00 per hour, with a two
hour minimum, per event, per interpreter, and a rate of $70.00 per hour for every hour thereafter ".
Additionally, The WAG Group will invoice The City of Boynton Beach for expense including mileage for
events outside Palm Beach County, parking costs, admission to contracted events.
The WAG Group will contract each event as requested and invoice on a per event basis, as hours and
expenses are incurred. Cancellation of an assigned event less than two (2) business days will be billed
out at 50% of the 2 hour minimum contracted price for as many interpreters that had been contracted.
This agreement is in effect from January 1, 2017 thru December 31, 2017, and may be extended with
both parties approval for up to two (2) additional, one (1) year terms for the calendar years of 2018 and
2019. And this agreement will be amended prior to the extension. This agreement may be terminated
by either party at any time with thirty (30) days written notice. Any monies due to The WAG Group at
the time of termination will be due in full within 30 days of termination.
The WAG Group will not be held responsible for the content of any and all presentations / conversations
that our interpreters may be hired to interpret for The City of Byonton Beach.
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Agreement, January 1— December 31, 2017
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Balance Due in U.S. Dollars only by Corporate Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order within 30 days
of billing. Unpaid balances will incur an interest rate equal to 1% per month on any unpaid balance.
*Any event lasting for more that two (2) hours will facilitate the need of at least two (2)
interpreters, and may require more interpreters, depending on the scope of the event, and by
mutual agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and The WAG Group.
* *Additonal time to be billed at full hour rates.
* ** Interpreters CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNTIL WE RECEIVE A SIGNED EVENT AGREEMENT for
the individual event.
I have read, acknowledge, and agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement between The City of
Boynton Beach and The WAG Group. 7
Signature (for the City of Boyton Beach) Date Approv As To Form. ' Attorney
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Signature (for The WAG Group) Date
312 Greenbrier A I West Palm Beach, Florida 33417 1 305 720 -4225 1 mrslevewagI @aol.com