FREEMAN INVESTIGATIVE GROUP, INC., THE

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DocuSign Envelope ID: CA1F9F2C-248D-4C29-848D-2A88641D18C1 • Professional investigative costs for other appointments is $4,000 per investigation. c. Additional out-of-pocket expenses accrued by the Consultant, for services related to the investigation of an applicant shall be submitted, in writing, for review and approval by the City's Human Resources Department. Review and approval by the City will be conducted in accordance with City policy and government rates set by Federal, State, or City statute. City agrees to reimburse Consultants for out-of-pocket expenses, including but not limited to, a 4% administrative fee, mileage, and travel. All expenses must have supporting documentation submitted with the invoice(s). i. Automobile travel will be reimbursed at the standard mileage rate in effect at the time of billing by the Internal Revenue Service. ii. Any out-of-pocket expenses, in excess of $1,000, requires approval prior to incurring the expense. d. City shall pay a 50% deposit of the fixed base amount for the initiation of any investigation. A deposit of $2,500 to initiate services for the Chief of Police investigation shall be paid after execution of this Agreement. Any additional investigations engaged upon by the parties shall require submission by the Consultant of an invoice for a deposit to initiate services. Payment will be made in accordance with City accounting procedures. e. City shall pay the remaining 50% of the fixed base amount on final report submission. f. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper invoice for required deposits or evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the City's standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to deposit payments directly into Consultant's account(s) with financial institutions. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City. 3. TERM This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above for a three (3) year term ending March 20, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 15, below. 4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent Consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to Page 2