Item 13 - Agreement for Security Services for City Events

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SA F ETY Act As events become increasingly more high -pro- file, deterrence and defense against potential acts of terrorism require well -trained and man- aged personnel to implement complex security procedures. More than ever, today's events rely on the abilities of security service providers to deliver an excellent customer experience while managing and mitigating risks to the public. CSC understands this and has taken steps to protect its clients from litigation and liability arising from such acts. On July 18, 2013, the U.S.,4 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded PT DFISIGNATED CSC the "Designation" level of SAFETY Act coverage for ' Event Security Services, of- ficially approving CSC's core competencies as Qualified Anti -Terrorism Technology (QATT). This coverage provides legal liability protections to venue ownership where CSC provides its Event Security Services. Core competencies include physical screening, access control, and crowd management. On April 20, 2017, after continued enhance- ments to its processes, DHS awarded CSC the "Certification" level for Event Security Services. As described on the DHS SAFETY Act web site, the Services are a "suite of safety and security services designed, in part, to deter, detect, dis- rupt, respond to, and mitigate Acts of Terrorism. The services are deployed at. arenas, stadiums, performing arts venues, convention centers, race tracks, etc., and outdoor festivals, concerts, and golf tournaments. The Technology is a set of core activities invariable across all deployments, and a set of enhanced, customer -driv- en activities not necessarily suitable at all venues or event types." With the Certification, CSC was placed on the official SAFETY Act Approved Technol- ogies List. CSC received these recognitions by DHS after a very thorough evaluation of our policies, training procedures, and operations. DHS made several site visits to venues where CSC provides security services and was complimentary of the profes- sionalism and effectiveness of our workforce. CSC representatives spent countless hours on the phone, in meetings and face-to-face with DHS officials demonstrating to them that CSC is not a "traditional" guard service. CSC is proud to be the first crowd management company to have received SAFETY Act Designation and Certifica- tion for Event Security Services. What this means for the CSC client Under this coveted award, when a Technology is Designated as a QATT, the Seller of the QATT (i.e., CSC) is granted limited liability for third -party claims arising out of the deployment of the QATT with respect to an "Act of Terrorism" (as defined in the SAFETY Act and the implementing regu- lations). "Through our 54 year history, we have always remained progressive and contemporary with societal changes and event needs. Working with DHS, we identified training methods and operational plans that could be modified to better meet the overall safety objectives. We believe that giving our clients this peace of mind sets us far apart from any of our competitors. Not only that, our ESOP employees/owners can also rest assured since this mitigates chances of catastrophic loss and protects the company's future in the event of worst -case scenarios. And in our business, we are especially aware of the need to be prepared for anything- and this shows exactly that." Damon Zumwalt CSC Founder and CEO L_ i �Elllll 12 This item contains and consists of confidential and proprietary information belonging to Contemporary Services Corporation and is not to be reproduced, copied, or used without its express written permission. 1.