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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement A-19-180 with the Superior Court of California.pdf-1- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT for Janitorial Services (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this _____ day of ______________, 2019 (“Effective Date”), by and between the County of Fresno, a Political Subdivision of the State of California (“COUNTY”), and the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno (“COURT”). COURT and COUNTY may be referred to as a “Party” or collectively as “Parties” to this Agreement. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, COURT and COUNTY have a need for janitorial services for the common area on the first floor of the Juvenile Court Facility, located at 3333 American Avenue, Fresno, CA 93725. The common area on the first floor is approximately 9,291 square feet (“Facility”); WHEREAS, the Facility is occupied by both COUNTY AND COURT staff; and WHEREAS, COURT has contracted for the equipment, and personnel skilled in the provision of janitorial services. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants and conditions, the Parties hereto agree as follows: SECTION 1. -- SERVICES A.COURT agrees to provide janitorial services in the common areas, such as lobbies and building entrances, which serve both Parties. A description of services and service areas are specified in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated by this reference. Rates are outlined in Section 5, “Compensation.” B.COURT shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and City regulations regarding wages, hours, and working conditions in performing its obligations under this Agreement. C.COUNTY shall provide a County representative (“County Representative”) to represent the COUNTY under this Agreement, as COURT carries out COURT’s obligations under this Agreement. The County Representative will be the COUNTY’s Facilities Division Manager and his or her designees. The contact person for COURT will be the Court’s Facilities Manager as listed in Section 14, “NOTICES.” SECTION 2. -- TERM The initial term of this Agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year, commencing on April 23, 2019, through and including April 22, 2020 (“Term”). This Agreement shall automatically renew 23rd April Agreement No. 19-180 -2- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA for four (4) one (1) year terms upon the same terms and conditions herein set forth, unless written notice of non-renewal is given by either Party, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the close of the then-current Agreement term. COUNTY’s Director of Internal Services/Chief Information Officer or his or her designee, is authorized to execute such non-renewal on behalf of COUNTY. SECTION 3. -- TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated for the following reasons: A. Non-Allocation of Funds -- The terms of this Agreement, and the services to be provided hereunder, are contingent on the approval of funds by the appropriating government agency. Should sufficient funds not be allocated, the services provided may be modified, or this Agreement terminated, at any time by giving the COURT thirty (30) days advance written notice. B. Breach of Contract – COUNTY may immediately suspend or terminate this Agreement in whole or in part, where in the determination of the COUNTY there is: 1. An illegal or improper use of funds; 2. A failure to comply with any terms of this Agreement; 3. A substantially incorrect or incomplete report submitted to the COUNTY; or 4. Improperly performed services. In no event shall any payment by the COUNTY constitute a waiver by the COUNTY of any breach of this Agreement or any default which may then exist on the part of the COURT. Such payment shall not impair or prejudice any remedy to the COUNTY with respect to the breach or default. COUNTY shall have the right to demand of the COURT the repayment to the COUNTY of any funds disbursed to the COURT under this Agreement, which in the judgment of the COUNTY were not expended in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. COURT shall promptly refund any such funds upon demand. COURT may immediately suspend or terminate this Agreement in whole or in part, if COUNTY fails to pay invoices timely. C. Without Cause - Under circumstances other than those set forth above, this Agreement may be terminated by either party upon the giving of sixty (60) days’ advance written notice of an -3- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA intention to terminate. In the event of such termination, COUNTY shall pay COURT for satisfactory services or supplies provided up until the date of termination. SECTION 4. -- COMPENSATION COUNTY agrees to pay COURT, and COURT agrees to receive compensation for providing routine and additional janitorial services in the common area on the first floor of the Facility, which is approximately nine thousand two-hundred ninety-one (9,291) square feet. The cost for janitorial services shall be paid one-half (1/2) by COUNTY and one-half (1/2) by COURT. COUNTY agrees to pay COURT in accordance with the contracted janitorial per square foot rate paid by COURT. As of the Effective Date, the current contracted janitorial per square foot rate paid by the COURT is $0.13 for routine janitorial services. The cost for routine janitorial services shall increase to $0.14 per square foot on January 1, 2020, then $0.16 per square foot on January 1, 2021. In the event that there are further changes in the janitorial rate per square foot throughout the Term of this Agreement, COURT shall give written notice thereof to COUNTY at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of any such change. As to COUNTY, the Director of Internal Services/Chief Information Officer is authorized to consent in writing to any such modification. All janitorial services provided by COURT shall include all labor, equipment, and materials required to complete the services, as specified in Exhibit A. COUNTY may request additional janitorial services from COURT on an as-needed basis that are in addition to routine janitorial services. If COURT is unable to provide additional services when requested, COURT shall notify COUNTY within two (2) business days of the request. Compensation for any such services shall be at the rate provided in Exhibit A, “Extra Services”. COUNTY’s pro-rata portion of routine janitorial charges is estimated at Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) for each twelve (12) month term of this Agreement. The annual estimate is based on projections, and it is understood that all expenses may be higher or lower based on actuals. In no event shall the total compensation paid to COURT for the entire potential five-year term of this Agreement exceed the sum of forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000). SECTION 5. -- INVOICING COURT shall submit invoices in accordance with the rates and charges agreed upon for the services provided to the COUNTY during the previous monthly billing period on the first day of the -4- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA month. Each invoice shall reference this Agreement number, the date and name of the facility where the services were performed, a clear identification of services performed (each invoice labeled either “Routine Janitorial Services” or “Extra Services”). Invoices shall be emailed to Isdap- ar@fresnocountyca.gov or mailed to The County of Fresno, ISD, ATTN: Business Office (A/P Division), 333 W. Pontiac Way, Clovis, CA 93612. COUNTY shall make payment to COURT no later than forty-five (45) days after receipt and approval of each invoice, which shall be given upon verification of satisfactory performance. COURT shall be solely responsible for and promptly pay all janitorial charges for the first floor common area of the Facility. COUNTY shall be billed for its pro-rated costs based on square footage actually occupied by COUNTY. COUNTY agrees to reimburse COURT monthly in arrears, upon receipt of billing. SECTION 6. -- MODIFICATION Any matters of this Agreement may be modified from time to time by the written consent of all the parties without, in any way, affecting the remainder. SECTION 7. -- INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS In performance of the work, duties, and obligations assumed by COURT under this Agreement, it is mutually understood and agreed that COURT, including any and all of COURT’s officers, agents, subcontractors, and employees shall at all times be acting and performing as independent contractors, and shall act in an independent capacity and not as an officer, agent, servant, employee, joint venturer, partner, or associate of the COUNTY. Furthermore, COUNTY shall have no right to control or supervise or direct the manner or method by which COURT’s contractor shall perform their work and function. However, COURT’s contractor’s methods must be compatible with COUNTY's standards and must result in satisfactory and timely completion of the work assigned, and the quality and quantity of work produced must be acceptable to the COUNTY. COUNTY retains the right to verify that COURT is performing its obligations in accordance with this Agreement’s terms and conditions. COURT and COUNTY shall comply with all applicable provisions of law and the rules and regulations, if any, of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over matters covered by this Agreement. -5- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA Because of their status as independent contractors, COURT’s contractor employees shall have absolutely no right to employment rights and benefits available to COUNTY employees. COURT’s contractor shall be solely liable and responsible for providing to, or on behalf of, their employees all legally required employee benefits. In addition, COURT shall be solely responsible and shall hold the COUNTY harmless from all matters relating to payment of COURT’s contractor employees, including compliance with Social Security withholding, and all other regulations governing such matters. It is acknowledged that during the term of this Agreement, COURT’s contractor may be providing services to others unrelated to the COUNTY or to this Agreement. SECTION 8. -- NON-ASSIGNMENT Neither party shall assign, transfer or subcontract this Agreement nor their rights or duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. SECTION 9. -- RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES It is understood that this Agreement is not intended to and shall not be construed to create a relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture or association. SECTION 10. -- HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION COUNTY agrees to indemnify, save, hold harmless, and at COURT‘s request, defend the COURT, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and costs), damages, liabilities, claims, and losses occurring or resulting to COURT in connection with the performance, or failure to perform, by COUNTY, its officers, agents, or employees under this Agreement, and from any and all costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and costs), damages, liabilities, claims, and losses occurring or resulting to any person, firm, or corporation who may be injured or damaged by the performance, or failure to perform, of COUNTY, its officers, agents, or employees under this Agreement. COURT agrees to indemnify, save, hold harmless, and at COUNTY's request, defend the COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and costs), damages, liabilities, claims, and losses occurring or resulting to COUNTY in connection with the performance, or failure to perform, by COURT, its officers, agents, or employees under this Agreement, and from any and all costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and costs), damages, liabilities, claims, and losses occurring or resulting to any person, firm, -6- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA or corporation who may be injured or damaged by the performance, or failure to perform, of COURT, its officers, agents, or employees under this Agreement. The provisions of this Section 10 shall survive termination of this Agreement. SECTION 11. -- INSURANCE Without limiting COUNTY's right to obtain indemnification from COURT or any third parties, COURT, at its sole expense, shall maintain in full force and effect, the following insurance policies or a program of self-insurance, including but not limited to, an insurance pooling arrangement or Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) throughout the term of the Agreement: A. Certificate of Participation (see Exhibit C) B. Automobile Liability Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury and for property damages. Coverage should include any auto used in connection with this Agreement. C. Professional Liability If COURT employs licensed professional staff, (e.g., Ph.D., R.N., L.C.S.W., M.F.C.C.) in providing services, Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) annual aggregate. This coverage shall be issued on a per claim basis. COURT agrees that it shall maintain, at its sole expense, in full force and effect for a period of three years following the termination of this Agreement, one or more policies of professional liability insurance with limits of coverage as specified herein. D. Worker's Compensation A policy of Worker's Compensation insurance as may be required by the California Labor Code. COURT shall obtain endorsements to the Commercial General Liability insurance naming the County of Fresno, its officers, agents, and employees, individually and collectively, as additional insured, but only insofar as the operations under this Agreement are concerned. Such coverage for additional insured shall apply as primary insurance and any other insurance, or self-insurance, maintained by COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees shall be excess only and not contributing with insurance provided under COURT’s policies herein. This insurance shall not be -7- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA cancelled or changed without a minimum of thirty (30) days advance written notice given to COUNTY. COURT hereby waives its right to recover from County, its officers, agents, and employees any amounts paid by the policy of worker’s compensation insurance required by this Agreement. COURT is solely responsible to obtain any endorsement to such policy that may be necessary to accomplish such waiver of subrogation, but COURT’s waiver of subrogation under this paragraph is effective whether or not COURT obtains such an endorsement. Within thirty (30) days from the date COURT executes this Agreement, COURT shall provide certificates of insurance and endorsement as stated above for all of the foregoing policies, as required herein, to the County of Fresno, Facility Services, Attn: Facility Manager, 4590 E. Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93702, stating that such insurance coverage have been obtained and are in full force; that the County of Fresno, its officers, agents and employees will not be responsible for any premiums on the policies; that for such worker’s compensation insurance the COURT has waived its right to recover from the COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees any amounts paid under the insurance policy and that waiver does not invalidate the insurance policy; that such Commercial General Liability insurance names the County of Fresno, its officers, agents and employees, individually and collectively, as additional insured, but only insofar as the operations under this Agreement are concerned; that such coverage for additional insured shall apply as primary insurance and any other insurance, or self-insurance, maintained by COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees, shall be excess only and not contributing with insurance provided under COURT's policies herein; and that this insurance shall not be cancelled or changed without a minimum of thirty (30) days advance, written notice given to COUNTY. In the event COURT fails to keep in effect at all times insurance coverage as herein provided, the COUNTY may, in addition to other remedies it may have, suspend or terminate this Agreement upon the occurrence of such event. All policies shall be with admitted insurers licensed to do business in the State of California. Insurance purchased shall be purchased from companies possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. rating of A FSC VII or better. -8- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA SECTION 12. -- AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS COURT shall at any time during business hours, and as often as the COUNTY may deem necessary, make available to the COUNTY for examination all of its records and data with respect to the matters covered by this Agreement. COURT shall, upon request by the COUNTY, permit the COUNTY to audit and inspect all of such records and data necessary to ensure COURTS’ compliance with the terms of this Agreement. If this Agreement exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), COURT shall be subject to the examination and audit of the California State Auditor for a period of three (3) years after final payment under contract (Government Code Section 8546.7). SECTION 13. -- NOTICES The persons and their addresses having authority to give and receive written notices under this Agreement include the following: COUNTY COURT Fenix Batista, Facilities Manager Fresno Superior Court 1100 Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA 93724-0002 County of Fresno – ISD Director of ISD/CIO 333 W. Pontiac Way, Clovis, CA 93612 All notices between the COUNTY and the COURT provided for or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing and delivered either by personal service, by first-class United States mail, by an overnight commercial courier service, or by telephonic facsimile transmission. A notice delivered by personal service is effective upon service to the recipient. A notice delivered by first- class United States mail is effective three COUNTY business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the recipient. A notice delivered by an overnight commercial courier service is effective one COUNTY business day after deposit with the overnight commercial courier service, delivery fees prepaid, with delivery instructions given for next day delivery, addressed to the recipient. A notice delivered by telephonic facsimile is effective when transmission to the recipient is completed (but, if such transmission is completed outside of COUNTY business hours, then such delivery shall be deemed to be effective at the next beginning of a COUNTY business day), provided that the sender maintains a machine record of the completed transmission. -9- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA For all claims arising out of or related to this Agreement, nothing in this section establishes, waives, or modifies any claims presentation requirements or procedures provided by law, including but not limited to the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code, beginning with section 810). SECTION 14. – LEGAL AUTHORITY Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of COURT hereby covenants, warrants, and represents: (i) that he or she is duly authorized to execute or attest and deliver this Agreement on behalf of COURT, e.g. (without limitation), in accordance with all applicable formalities and under California law. SECTION 15. -- GOVERNING LAW Venue for any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall only be in Fresno County, California. The rights and obligations of the parties and all interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California. SECTION 16. -- DISCLOSURE OF SELF-DEALING TRANSACTIONS This provision is only applicable if the COURT is operating as a corporation (a for-profit or non-profit corporation) or if during the term of this agreement, the COURT changes its status to operate as a corporation. Members of COURT’s Board of Directors shall disclose any self-dealing transactions that they are a party to while COURT is providing goods or performing services under this agreement. A self-dealing transaction shall mean a transaction to which the COURT is a party and in which one or more of its directors has a material financial interest. Members of COURT’s Board of Directors shall disclose any self-dealing transactions that they are a party to by completing and signing a Self-Dealing Transaction Disclosure Form (Exhibit B) and submitting it to the COUNTY prior to commencing with the self-dealing transaction or immediately thereafter. SECTION 17. -- ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between COURT and COUNTY with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous Agreement negotiations, proposals, commitments, writings, advertisements, publications, and understandings of any nature whatsoever unless expressly included in this Agreement. COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement for Janitorial 2 Services as of the Effective date. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27· 28 COURT Sheran ~ive Ollie Superior Court of California, County4of esno C-~ "Z-7J 201~ Date For Accounting Use Only: Org No.: 8935 Account No.: 7070 Fund: 1045 Subclass: 10000 By: -10- COUNTY ,QF FRESNO Nathan Magsig, Chairman of the Board · of Supervisors of the County of Fresno ATTEST: Bernice E. Seidel Clerk.of the Board of Supervisors County of Fresno, State of California EXHIBIT A Page 1 of 11 LEGEND � COMMON AREAS � COUNTY CII]COURTS GROSS AREA TOTAL 9,290.85 s.f. 43,896.75 s.f. 7,308.30 s.f. 60,495.90 s.f. AREAS i··•····w······w······, I ' MAP OF COMMON AREAS ,····� ', \, �\ � � DELINQUENCY COURT AND OFFICES NORTH FIRST FLOOR PLAN '-..JL/ 0 10' 20· 30' 40' --......... 60' 80' EXHIBIT B Page 2 of 11 PART I: Proposed Routine Tasks and Frequencies The following routine tasks shall be performed at the minimum frequencies specified below. RESTROOM CARE -Public DAILY: Remove trash from all receptacles and replace liners when soiled or wet. Clean, disinfect and restock all dispensers, including liquid soap dispensers. TWICE A WEEK: Clean and disinfect commode inside and outside including seats, urinals and basins, counter tops, splash boards, door handles and latches, push plates light switch covers, flush valves, faucets and adjacent surfaces. Clean all mirrors, stainless, plated or enamel surfaces. WEEKLY: Dust mop and wet mop floors with detergent disinfectant. MONTHLY: Thoroughly machine scrub floors; clean and disinfect walls, doors, etc., including trim and hardware; treat floor drains to prevent sewer gas and odor. RESTROOM CARE -Staff & Jury Deliberation Rooms DAILY: Remove trash from all receptacles and replace liners when soiled or wet. Clean, disinfect and restock all dispensers, including liquid soap dispensers. TWICE A WEEK: Clean and disinfect commode inside and outside including seats, urinals and basins, counter tops, splash boards, door handles and latches, push plates light switch covers, flush valves, faucets and adjacent surfaces. Clean all mirrors, stainless, plated or enamel surfaces. WEEKLY: Dust mop and wet mop floors with detergent disinfectant. MONTHLY: Thoroughly machine scrub floors; clean and disinfect walls, doors, etc., including trim and hardware; treat floor drains to prevent sewer gas and odor. RESTROOM CARE -Private TWICE A WEEK: Remove trash from all receptacles and replace liners when soiled or wet. Clean, disinfect and restock all dispensers, including liquid soap dispensers. Clean and disinfect commode inside and outside including seats, urinals, and basins, counter tops, splash boards, door handles and latches, push plates light switch covers, flush valves, faucets and adjacent surfaces. Clean all mirrors, stainless, plated or enamel surfaces. WEEKLY: Dust mop and wet mop floors with detergent disinfectant. MONTHLY: Thoroughly machine scrub floors; clean and disinfect walls, doors, etc., including trim and hardware; treat floor drains to prevent sewer gas and odor. CARPET CARE-Public Areas TWICE A WEEK: Thoroughly vacuum and remove spots and stains. Spot or stain removal shall be accomplished after regular business hours. 31 DESCRIPTION OF ROUTINE SERVICES Page 3 of 11 Page 4 of 11 Page 5 of 11 DESCRIPTION OF EXTRA SERVICES JANITORIAL INC. Company Name Extra Services Rate -Hourly $ 25.00 One Time Cost for Extra Services as requested by the Court Please list costs by facility: Thoroughly extract, steam clean, or otherwise clean all carpet. Thoroughly scrub steps and landings of stairwells. Detail all stairwell components including all level dusting and cobweb removal. Strip and apply floor finish, except for restricted areas noted by Court personnel. Wipe clean all diffusers and light fixtures. COURT MAY OR MAY NOT CHOOSE TO REQUEST THE ANNUAL SERVICES. THEY ARE EXTRA AND NOT A PART OF THE CONTRACT. Main $55/hour No Charge $55/hour No Charge Sisk JJC N.A.Jail Archives $55/hour $55/hour $55/hour $55/hour No Charge No Charge No Charge No Charge $55/hour $55/hour $55/hour $55/hour No Charge No Charge No Charge No Charge Page 6 of 11 EXHIBIT B Page 7 of 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 EXHIBIT B SELF-DEALING TRANSACTION DISCLOSURE FORM In order to conduct business with the County of Fresno (hereinafter referred to as “County”), members of a contractor’s board of directors (hereinafter referred to as “County Contractor”), must disclose any self-dealing transactions that they are a party t o while providing goods, performing services, or both for the County. A self-dealing transaction is defined below: “A self-dealing transaction means a transaction to which the corporation is a party and in which one or more of its directors has a material financial interest” The definition above will be utilized for purposes of completing this disclosure form. INSTRUCTIONS (1)Enter board member’s name, job title (if applicable), and date this disclosure is being made. (2)Enter the board member’s company/agency name and address. (3)Describe in detail the nature of the self -dealing transaction that is being disclosed to the County. At a minimum, include a description of the following: a.The name of the agency/company with which the corporation has the transaction; and b.The nature of the material financial interest in the Corporation’s transaction that the board member has. (4)Describe in detail why the self -dealing transaction is appropriate based on applicable provisions of the Corporations Code. (5)Form must be signed by the board member that is involved in the self -dealing transaction described in Sections (3) and (4). Page 8 of 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 (1) Company Board Member Information: Date: (2) Company/Agency Name and Address: (3) Disclosure (Please describe the nature of the self-dealing transaction you are a party to): (4) Explain why this self-dealing transaction is consistent with the requirements of Corporations Code 5233 (a): (5) Authorized Signature Signature: Date: Page 9 of 11 not applicable JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA 455 Golden Gate Avenue . San Francisco, California 94102 MEMORANDUM TO: County of Fresno FROM: Oliver Cheng, Attorney DATE: May 29, 2018 SUBJECT/ PURPOSE OF MEMO: Certificate of Participation: California Judicial Branch Litigation Management Program CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: NAME: Oliver Cheng TEL: 415-865-4616 EMAIL: oliver.cheng@jud.ca.gov PURPOSE OF MEMO This memo responds to your request to the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno, for a certificate of commercial liability insurance in connection with an MOU for program services. Please retain this memo as your proof of the court’s participation in the Litigation Management Program of the judicial branch of the State of California. This program is in lieu of commercial liability insurance. OVERVIEW The superior court is an entity of the judicial branch of the State of California. The Judicial Council of California established the Litigation Management Program to address litigation and claims against judicial branch entities,1 including the superior courts. The program is 1 “Judicial branch entities” are defined in section 900.3 of the Government Code as including the superior courts, the Courts of Appeal, the Supreme Court, and the Judicial Council of California. The requirements for actions against public employees, as set forth in sections 950 through 951 of the Government Code, apply to actions against employees of those judicial branch entities. Exhibit C Page 10 of 11 May 29, 2018 administered pursuant to statutes and rules of court governing the management of litigation and claims against California judicial branch entities and judicial officers. Applicable Statutes Sections 811.9 and 912.7 of the Government Code codify the responsibility of the Judicial Council to provide representation, defense, and indemnification of the trial courts, and their judges, subordinate judicial officers, executive officers, and employees, in accordance with sections 810 through 995 of the Government Code. Section 965(c) codifies the responsibility of the State of California to pay settlements and judgments arising out of the activities of a judicial branch entity. Applicable Rules of Court The Litigation Management Program is administered in accordance with the California Rules of Court, rules 10.14, 10.201, 10.202 and 10.203, which are promulgated under sections 811.9 and 912.7 of the Government Code. The rules require the Judicial Council’s Legal Services office to manage and administer a program for investigating and resolving all claims and lawsuits affecting the courts. Duration of Superior Court’s Participation The superior court’s participation in the Litigation Management Program is mandatory and continues without interruption in accordance with the statutes and rules of court. Page 11 of 11