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RICHMOND COUNTY )
SPLOST V CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TENNIS COURTS AT FLEMING TENNIS CENTER
This AGREEMENT made and entered into this I ifday of 1Av( ,2007, between
Augusta, Georgia, acting by and through the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, a political
subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as "Augusta" or "County"), and
Mach Academy, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the "Organization");
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the voters of Augusta, Georgia, on November 8, 2005, approved the
imposition of the Special Purpose County One Percent Sales and Use Tax ("SPLOST V"),
effective April 1, 2006, and designated the use of the proceeds of said tax for certain capital
outlay projects, as defined on O.C.G.A. 48-8-1 11(a), and further approved a project priority
payment order in an Intergovernmental Agreement entered into by and between Augusta,
Georgia, and the municipalities of Hephzibah and Blythe;
WHEREAS, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission approved SPLOST funding
request guidelines for outside agencies on June 6, 2006;
WHEREAS, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission desires to contract with the
above named Organization to construct the capital outlay project identified herein as the new
tennis courts project (hereinafter referred to as "Project"), which was a part of the approved
capital outlay projects for recreational, historical and cultural improvements, referenced in the
above-described Intergovernmental Agreement;
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WHEREAS the proceeds of said tax in the amount of $100,000.00 are now available for
use by Augusta-Richmond County Recreation Department according to the disbursement
schedule adopted in said Intergovernmental Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
betw~en the parties, it is agreed as follows:
SECTION 1- APPROPRIATION AND USE OF FUNDS
1.1 The County agrees to appropriate the following sums to the Organization for the
purpose of constructing the Project: $100,000, payable in the following installments:
$100,000 at the execution of this Agreement.
Lump sum approved
Administrator
1.2. The Organization agrees to use such funds that it may receive, pursuant to this
Agreement, solely and exclusively for the construction of the above described Project; said
Project, including the Project Budget, is more specifically described on "Exhibit A," attached
hereto and incorporated herein.
1.3 Said disbursement to Mach Academy, Inc. is an authorized use of said proceeds,
under O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-111(E), as said use benefits a "cultural, recreational, or historical
facility or a combination of such purposes;" and this Agreement is entered into on behalf of
Augusta, Georgia and Mach Academy, Inc., a Georgia not for profit corporation, to recognize
and acknowledge that Augusta has fully funded its SPLOST V project obligation to Organization
by payment of $100,000 in full made at the time this contract is entered into or by funds held by
Augusta and encumbered for installment payment.
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SECTION 2 - RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF ORGANIZATION
2.1 In consideration of the disbursement of said funds, Mach Academy, Inc. shall observe all
conditions that the law and/or this Agreement imposes on the use of said funds, which shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
2.2 Mach Academy, Inc. shall use said proceeds in connection with a capital outlay project
known as new tennis courts at Fleming Tennis Center. Said improvements will be constructed
on property owned by Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia: Fleming Tennis Center property,
Chester Avenue, Augusta, Georgia.
2.3 Mach Academy, Inc., covenants not to use said monies as part of its maintenance and
operation budget.
2.4 Mach Academy, Inc. will set up any and all banking accounts necessary or convenient to
segregate the account containing said SPLOST money from its other accounts. Mach Academy,
Inc. shall make quarterly reports of expenditures regarding this project commencing with the end
of the second quarter of 2007 to wit: June 30, 2007 and quarterly thereafter until the end of the
quarter in which the project is deemed completed as determined by the Augusta Finance
Department. The initial report is due ten (10) business days next following the end of each said
quarter. Said reports shall be delivered to Augusta Finance Department, Municipal Building,
Augusta, Georgia 30911 to the attention of Ms. Donna Williams, Interim Finance Director for
Augusta, Georgia, or her designee, Mr. Tim Schroer, the accountant for the SPLOST program.
2.5 The Organization shall keep any funds that it receives from the County in a separate
account and fund and shall not commingle the County distributions with other funds of the
Organization prior to their expenditure. The Organization shall maintain a record of each and
every expense, in compliance with the generally accepted accounting principles, for which the
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2.4(a) Contractor will provide Augusta with a copy of its Annual Audit within thirty (30) days,. zJ
of the delivery of audit to contractor. ~
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proceeds of the tax are used. The Organization shall submit quarterly accounting reports to the
County for all funds that the Organization receives from the County. Said accounting reports
shall set forth the amounts expended on the Project during the term of this contract, which shall
include any amount expended on such Project in that current year, and the estimated percentage
of said Project's completion. (See Exhibit A).
2.6 Mach Academy, Inc. accepts the following conditions for disbursement of said funds:
A. The Organization must allow said facility to be used by the public for both the
staging of events and attendance. This section shall not preclude the Organization from charging
reasonable and ordinary fees for any event held at said facility.
B. Prior to receipt of said monies, the Organization shall furnish Augusta with a
budget, scope of work and the projected time for completion of the work of said improvements,
for which purpose the money is appropriated (See Exhibit A) which is accepted by the County.
2.7 The Organization shall comply with the purchasing policies of Augusta-Richmond
County regarding the advertising for bids, the securing of bids, and payment, performance bonds,
and contracting. Payments to any sub-contractor employed by the Organization shall be made
directly by the Organization, subject to County's audit and approval. If the total project costs
exceed the amount funded by the County, the Organization shall provide proof of other funding
sources. Payments by the Organization to sub-contractors shall be made only upon presentation
of verified invoices.
2.8 The Organization will maintain the following insurance during the performance of the
Contract:
A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance shall be maintained in force at all times and
shall include the following coverages: Products/Completed Operations and Automobile Liability
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Insurance in the combined single limits of $1,000,000. This coverage shall be intended to apply
as primary and shall not be affected by any insurance that the certificate holder may carry in its
own name. The Organization shall maintain Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability
Insurance for the benefit of its workers. The above requirements shall also apply to the
Organization's contractors and sub-contractors who are engaged in the Project.
B. Prior to the commencement of work, the Organization will provide the Augusta-
Richmond County Commission with a certificate of insurance, which evidences the above
coverage and shows the Augusta-Richmond County Commission as an "additional insured."
SECTION 3 - RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE COUNTY
3.1 Augusta enters this contract to improve the quality of life of its citizens and to provide its
citizens with additional recreational facilities. Organization currently provides management and
operation of the Fleming Tennis Center.
3.2 The County and any auditors employed by Augusta shall have the right to verify and
audit the expenditures of the Organization and the Project, sufficient to determine that the
monies are being appropriately spent for the Project, in accordance with Georgia laws that
govern the expenditures of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax monies. Official
representatives of the County may inspect the official records of the Organization, which relate
to this project, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to the Organization. The County
shall also have the right to inspect the Project at any reasonable time for any purpose related to
the performance of any contract awarded, or to be bid upon or awarded, by the Organization for
this Project.
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SECTION 4 - OBLIGATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND COUNTY
4.1 Each of the parties hereto warrants and represents to the other that it will comply with all
the requirements of the laws of the State of Georgia.
4.2 After approval of this contract, all contracts between the Organization and any sub-
contractor shall be submitted to the County Administrator for administrative review. If any
irregularity or illegality appears, the Administrator may submit any such questions to the
Augusta-Richmond County Commission.
4.3 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties as to the matters
described herein and may not be amended except by a written instrument, signed by each party's
duly authorized officers.
4.4 Breach of contract with respect to any of the terms of this Agreement, or with respect to
the use of funds, shall terminate the County's obligations under this Agreement; shall terminate
the County's obligation for the payment of any future funds; and shall entitle the Parties to all
remedies provided by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County and Organization have caused these presents to be
executed by their respective, duly authorized officials, on the date entered above.
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EXHIBIT" A"
CONTRACTOR: Mach Academy, Inc.
PROJECT NAME: Construction of New Tennis Courts at Fleming Tennis Center
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT/SCOPE OF WORK: Construction of tennis courts
PROJECTED TIME OF COMPLETION: One (1) year
PROJECTED BUDGET: See attached submission from Tom Beck, Recreation Director and
Mach Academy
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: Project IS subject to use of $125,000.00 III other Recreation
Department SPLOST accounts
Project cost $225,000 Other Revenues available to $125,000
Recreation Department
Appropriation from SPLOST V $100,000
Per this contract
TOTAL: $225,000 TOTAL $225,000
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