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Memorandum of Understanding
Between the California Counties Foundation, Inc.,
and Fresno County
to Host a Series of CSAC Institute Courses in Fresno, California
November 1, 2023
The California Counties Foundation, Inc.(Foundation)enters into this Memorandum of Understanding with the
County to offer a series of ten CSAC Institute courses at county-provided facilities from January 2024—October
2024.
CSAC Institute will provide the following:
1. Ten Institute courses chosen by the County.
2. On-line registration.
3. Marketing through semester schedule,website and monthly e-blasts and e-newsletter, The Flipchort.
4. Course design and instruction(including faculty fees and travel expenses).
5. All arrangements for instructor,instructor travel and course materials.
6. Printing and shipping course materials,name tents,certificates of completion and sign-in sheets.
7. Arrangement and payment for morning coffee and lunch.
8. Reduced registration for all County participants registered and paid directly by the County through annual
or quarterly invoices.
9. Three credits for each participant towards the CSAC Institute Credential.
The county will provide the following:
1. Minimum guaranteed payment for 40 participants at the discounted Credential per-person rate(2023-24
rate of$155+12%administrative fee)for the 10 County-selected CSAC Institute courses.
2. Classroom facilities for up to 55 participants.
3. Classroom equipment,including computer, projector,screen,audio connections for computer,easel pad
and easel, markers,and microphones as needed.
4. County coordination of registration of County participants.
5. Staff support to assist with room and food logistics and registration.
6. On-site staff for registration,participant welcome,and instructor introduction.
7. Designated staff member to receive course materials and transfer to classroom.
Other considerations in this Agreement:
1. A minimum number of 40 seats in each class will be reserved for the County.
2. Courses will be open to staff and elected officials from all California counties.
3. Registration fees will be the same as all Institute courses.
4. Host County will scan and e-mail course sign-in sheet to Institute staff within a day of the class.
5. CSAC will invoice as arranged,for group course registrations.Invoices are due in 45 days.
6. If a participant must cancel a class,they will be required to make up the class.The participant will be
required to pay for the course separately and must have it completed within the program timeline.
7. If for unforeseen circumstances CSAC Institute must cancel the class,and the class cannot be rescheduled,
all paid registrations will be refunded,and the County will not be obligated for any CSAC Institute
expenses.
8. Host County may cancel the class up to 30 days in advance with no penalty.Cancellation within 30 days is
subject to a 50%payment of the minimum guarantee.
UPDATED November 1,2023
Indemnification:
Each party shall defend,indemnify and hold the other parties,their officials,officers, employees,agents and
volunteers,harmless from and against any and all liability, loss,expenses(including reasonable attorney's fees),or
claims for injury or damage arising out of the performance of this agreement, but only in proportion to and to the
extent such liability,loss,expenses(including reasonable attorney's fees),or claims for injury or damage are
caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the indemnifying Party,its officials,
officers,employees,agents,subcontractors,or volunteers.
Insurance:
1. Without limiting any Party's duties of defense and indemnification,each Party shall obtain,from an
insurance carrier authorized to transact business in the State of California, and maintain continuous
during the term of this agreement Commercial General Liability Insurance or participation in a self-
insurance program,including coverage for owned and non-owned automobiles,and other insurance
necessary to protect the other Parties and the public with limits of liability of not less than$1 million
combined single limit bodily injury and property damage.
2. Each party shall obtain and maintain continuously required Workers'Compensation and Employer's
Liability Insurance or participation in a self-insurance program,with an insurance carrier authorized to
transact business in the State of California,covering the full liability for compensation to those employed
by the Party.
3. Each Party shall provide the other Parties evidence of required insurance protection reflecting the limits
of liability provided by the policy of insurance before the effective dates of the agreement.
4. Foundation understands and agrees that County is self-insured with respect to its automobiles and
general liability exposures,and its workers'compensation and employment liabilities exposures,and shall
remain self-insured throughout the term of this agreement.
Payment Structure and Billing Preference
40 participants at$155/participant/course x 10 courses +12%administrative fee = $69,440
If a participant(s)misses one or more of the cohort courses as outlined in the curriculum,they can make
up that course(s)through another onsite or virtual offering at the Institute rate of$173.60/course
($155/participant/course+ 12%administration fee).They are to notify Institute staff to register and pay
for the course. Credit card payments are preferred. Payments for make-up courses will be made outside
of this agreement.
Billing preference(please circle one): Quarterly Annually Other
Signatures
The undersigned have agreed to the terms and conditions
identified above.
Manuel Vilanova Paul Danczyk Date
Deputy Director-ISD Chief Operating Officer
Fresno County California Counties Foundation,Inc.
Contact Information
Hollis Magill Paul Danczyk
Director of Human Resources Chief Operating Officer
Fresno County California Counties Foundation,Inc.
2220 Tulare St,14th Floor 1100 K Street,Suite 101
Fresno,CA 93721 Sacramento,CA 95814
559-600-1800 916-599-7986
hmagill@fresnocountyca.gov pdanczvk@counties.org