HomeMy WebLinkAboutMichael Morales dba Tonalli Development Strategies, LLC - Letter of Agreement for Consulting ServicesNovember 12, 2019
Michael A. Morales
dba/ Tona Iii Development Strategies, LLC
31104 5th Way South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 509-426-9070
Email: Michael.morales.uw @g mail.com
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
This document is intended to serve as a Letter of Agreement for contract consulting services between
Michael A. Morales dba Tonalli Development Strategies, LLC; and the the City of Pasco (City).
The City desires to work with Michael A. Morales on an hourly contract basis to complete a variety of
tasks, including, but not limited to:
1. Facilitate closing and funding process for HUD Section 108 loan for Pasco Market Plaza.
2. Plan and coordinate November and December 2019 meetings of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Commission.
3. Assist with implementation of IDE Commission Work Plan for 2020.
4. City Council presentations for projects included in this agreement, by request and mutual
agreement.
5. Organize and facilitate meetings of the Colima Steering Committee that lead to establishment of
formal committee structure acceptable to city participation, and eligible for incorporation.
6. Serve as City of Pasco representative in dealings with the Government of the State of Coli ma,
and ancillary communications with Colima City and organizations related to the implementation
of the Pasco-Coli ma Cooperation and Friendship Agreement.
7. Provide Spanish language assistance, community engagement and organization for community
information meetings for Lewis Street Overpass Project.
8. Project management assistance with Pasco Market Plaza construction, including, but not limited
to: organize and facilitate community relations activities; HUD/Davis-Bacon prevailing wage
compliance monitoring and negotiations; ombudsman/dispute resolution services.
9. Assist with organizational transition of Executive Director and new board member recruitment
and development for the Downtown Pasco Development Authority.
10. Project development assistance, including real estate site selection, lease or purchase
negotiation, public process.
11. On request, English/Spanish community outreach and engagement assistance for city meetings.
12. On request, provide education and advocacy assistance for city priorities with local, state or
federal agencies/officials.
13. On request, grant proposal writing. Grant applications may be negotiated separately as a flat fee
by mutual agreement.
14. On request, technical assistance with development, review and/or amendment to city codes,
policies and procedures, or other organizational needs.
15. Economic Development technical assistance.
16. On request, interim management or staffing services. (Rate negotiable to remain in reasonable
compliance with city pay ordinance.).
17. On request, recruitment of vacant management positions.
18. On request, staff development training in community engagement, cultural competencies, and
strategy development.
19. On request, organizational analysis for restructuring or in response to change in city policy or
resource allocation.
20. On request, assist with review and policy/regulation recommendations related to compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Fair Housing Act.
21. Other tasks as mutually agreed.
The tasks described above will be initiated by request and direction of the City. Unless otherwise
agreed, time spent to complete any tasks will be billed and paid according to the following schedule:
• $110.00 per hour, billable in½ hour increments by project.
• Official public agency meetings (city council, city commissions): $110 per hour,
2-hour minimum.
• Full day rate (over 6 hours): $750.00. Full day rate is all inclusive of public agency meetings and
travel time.
• Pre-approved out of area travel time: $55 per hour.
• Mileage reimbursement: Published IRS rate, subject to request and pre-approval.
• Local travel by Uber, Lyft, taxi: reimbursed at actual cost with valid documentation.
• Travel (airfare) and related expenses: By request and pre-approval of the city. Actual cost
reimbursement with valid documentation.
• Meal reimbursements or per diem to be reimbursed by city at published IRS rates, and only if
initiated by request of the city and pre-approved.
• Pre-approved purchase of supplies, equipment rental, and other expenses related to completion
of projects shall be reimbursed with supporting documentation.
The total value of the agreement shall not exceed $25,000.
The term of this agreement is November 4, 2019 through February 29, 2020.
Tona Iii Development Strategies, LLC will provide the City with monthly invoices and the invoices will be
processed through the City's regular procurement program.
The work product(s) will be the property of the City of Pasco, and Tona Iii Development, LLC, without
restriction of future use.
It is understood that documents related to the projects may be subject to state public records laws.
Tona Iii Development Strategies, LLC is responsible for the payment of any and all local, state or federal
taxes related to their performance of this agreement.
City will allow the use of city owned computer and telephone equipment, and limited office space for
transition purposes through December 31, 2019. Use of equipment or office space after December 31,
2019 will be by mutual agreement.
This agreement is legal and binding and is effective November 4, 2019.
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Rick White, Community and Economic Development Director
City of Pasco
Michael A. Morales
Tonalli Development Strategies, LLC
UBI: 604 527 193
EIN: 84-3620940
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