The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIOUX LOOKOUT BY-LAW NO. 14-15 BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND THE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIOUX LOOKOUT AND HTFC PLANNING AND DESIGN TO DEVELOP A MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND GROWTH PLAN WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout deems it advisable and expedient to enter into a Contract with HTFC Planning and Design to develop a Municipal Economic Development Strategy and Growth Plan; and WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, grants municipalities the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under the Act; and WHEREAS entering into contracts is considered to be a natural person capacity, right, power, or privilege; NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIOUX LOOKOUT ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the above-noted Contract between The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and HTFC Planning and Design to develop a Municipal Economic Development Strategy and Growth plan. 2. THAT the Contract is attached as Schedule A to this By-law. 3. THAT the Mayor's and the Clerk's authority and direction to execute the above noted Contract extend to any renewal contracts or administrative amendments. 4. THAT this By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its final passing. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS EIGHTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015. Doug Lawrance, Mayor lbmk 4Feb15 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIOUX LOOKOUT MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY and GROWTH PLAN THIS AGREEMENT made in duplicate this 3rd day of March, A.D. 2015 BETWEEN: HTFC Inc. (including its officers, partners, employees and sub-consultants hereinafter called "HTFC") -and- The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout (hereinafter called the "Client") WHEREAS the Client wishes to undertake the professional consulting services for The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout for the Municipal Economic Development Strategy and Growth Plan; AND WHEREAS HTFC has submitted a proposal to design and administer the development strategy for the Client, as described in Schedule A - HTFC Proposal, attached, which proposal has been accepted by the Client; NOW THEREFORE the Client and HTFC covenant and agree with each other as follows: 1. The preamble hereof shall form an integral part of this Agreement. 2. HTFC shall provide services to the Client commencing immediately unless otherwise agreed to in writing by all parties hereto. 3. HTFC covenants and undertakes to provide: a) Professional services in accordance with HTFC's proposal dated January 26, 2015 4. The Client agrees to pay HTFC a total fixed fee of $129,565.00, HST not included, for the services referenced in Section 6.0 of the proposal; this amount includes an allowance for travel and disbursements as described in the proposal. 5. The Client agrees to pay HTFC monthly based on the work completed and accepted by the client. 6. HTFC shall well and faithfully serve the Client, shall not disclose the private affairs of the Client or any matter of confidentiality of the Client to any person. 7. HTFC accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions in any information which HTFC receives from any third party. 8. For the purpose of this Agreement, any notice to the Client by HTFC shall be addressed to: Ms. Vicki Blanchard, Economic Development Manager, Municipality of Sioux Lookout, P.O. Box 158, 25 Fifth Street, Sioux Lookout, ON PST 1A4; and any notice to HTFC shall be addressed to Jeffrey Frank, Principal, HTFC Planning & Design, 500- 115 Bannatyne Avenue East, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B OR3. Contract - Siotu: Lookout Muuicipal Ecouomic Development Strategy and Growth Plan I of2 9. This Agreement may be cancelled upon two weeks written notice. In the event of cancellation of this Agreement, the Client will pay, upon receipt of an invoice and supporting documentation, such compensation as HTFC may be entitled to receive under this Agreement for work completed up to the date that notice of cancellation is received by the Consultant. 10. This document and the proposal package contain the entire Agreement between the parties. There are no undertakings, representations, or promises, expressed or implied, other than those contained in this Agreement. 11 . If any provision of this Agreement is for any reason invalid, that provision shall be considered separate and severable from this Agreement, and the other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in force and continue to be binding upon the parties as though the invalid provision had never been included in this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, and administrators. 13. In an effort to resolve any conflicts that arise with respect to the Project, the Client and HTFC agree that all disputes between them arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Project shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation. 14. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Client agrees to limit the Initial: liability of HTFC to the amount of the total Fixed Fee earned on the project. This limitation shall apply regardless of the cause of action or legal theory pled or asserted. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have duly executed this Agreement as of the date aforementioned. HTFC PLANNING & DESIGN '?---' . CLIENT Authorized Signatory Name and Title Per: Authorized Sign e and Title Contract - SiolLl: Lookout M unicipal Economic Development Strategy am/ Growth Plan 2 of 2 FIRST NATION -MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY R001- 2015 Submitted to: Submitted by: Vicki Blanchard HTFC Pla nning & Design Economic Development Manager 500 - 115 Bannatyne Ave. East Municipality of Sioux Lookout Winnipeg. Manitoba PO Box 158. 25 Fifth Avenue R3B OR3 Sioux Lookout. ON PST 1A4 Ph: (204)944-9907 ~ HTFC ~~· PLANN I NG & DES I G N SIOUX LOOKOUT !lui.> of she ~ r. nh PROPOSAL FOR FIRST NATION-MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Submitted to: Municipality of Sioux Lookout ROOl-2015 Submitted by: ~ HTFC ~....~f PLANNING & DESIGN in association with ~McSWEENEY and ·· • h c'><h a 'il. EDWARD HOSI-IIZAKI L ~ DEVELOPI\IENT CONSULTING January 26. 2015 Table of Contents Introduction 3 1.0 Project Team/Personnel Qualifications 3 HTFC Planning & Design McSweeney & Associates Edward Hoshizaki Development Consultant 2.0 Project Team Recent Experience 8 3.0 Project Understanding 11 4.0 Approach & Methodology 13 5.0 Work Plan & Schedule 27 6.0 Fee Schedule 30 7.0 Client References 31 Appendices Firm & Individual CV's Related Project Information & Experience HTFC Plann,ng & Des1gn 2 Proposal for Consuft,ng Servrces for MunrC1paf1ry of Srou"' Lookour First Nauon- Mumc1pal Economic Development Strategy INTRODUCTION We are pleased to submit this proposal in response to the Municipality of Sioux Lookout's Request for Proposal for consulting services for Sioux Lookout's First Nation-Municipal Economic Development Strategy. The enclosed professional services proposal will address the requirements of the project to assist the Municipality in developing a local vision for sustainability including economic. social and environmental objectives and further develop the economic objectives into a results-oriented action plan. 1.0 PROJECT TEAM/PERSONNEL QUALIFICIATIONS HTFC Planning & Design are collaborating with McSweeney & Associates and Edward Hoshizaki Development Consultant to provide the full range of planning and community engagement services required for this commission. HTFC Planning & Design will be the Prime consultant leading the spatial planning and community engagement of the growth framework plan. McSweeney & Associates will lead the economic analysis while Edwa rd Hoshizaki brings unparalleled local insight and First Nation planning experience as a sub-consultants to HTFC. Our team o ffers a combined depth of experience with a proven track record of working in Sioux Lookout and northwestern Ontario to provide master planning, economic planning and urban revitalization. HTFC Planning & Design HTFC has worked on the master planning for communities. municipalities. First Nations and local governments in Ontario and Manitoba since its inception in 1969. HTFC's expertise includes: spatial planning. site analysis. community planning. cultural heritage planning. infrastructure analysis. faci lity analysis. community engagement. conceptual and detailed design. budget development and implementation strategies and construction project management. We specialize in cultural landscapes - ·people· places with rich histories. and strong emotional or spiritual ties to their community. HTFC has provided service to more than sixty First Nation communities. institutions and individuals providing a considerable breadth of knowledge on the issues and opportunities facing First Nations. HTFC Plann1ng & Design 3 Proposal for Consulting SeiYICes for Munictpality of Stoux Lookout F1rst Nation -Municipal Economic Development Strategy Jeffrey Frank, FCSLA Senior Advisor, Northern Planning and Site Development Expert Jeff will provide land use planning, first nations consultation and technical 'Canadian Shield' specific development expertise throughout the planning process. Jeff is a senior principal with HTFC who brings 30+ years of pragmatic experience in regionaL