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N-2018-002 iSuRA,wE 09 ME aim ai,ay MO -WEED J.�4.��...m„..�...,.,,.�., CLERK OFA J W tWW 2016 DATE�t�C iCONSULTANT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 28th day of August, 2015 by and between JAMS, Inc., a California Corporation ("Censultaaf) and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California ("City"), RECITALS A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and lnowledge in the field of mediation and arbitration services to act as a neutral or as an administrative appeal hearing officer. B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the City. C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that they are knowledgeable in their field and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional consulting firm in the field, NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES Generally, Consultant shall provide a neutral to act as a mediator, arbitrator, or as an administrative appeal hearing officer, See Exhibit A. Z. COMPENSATION a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services: (i) for neutrals located in. California, an amount not to exceed $5,000 for a half day session and an amount not to exceed $8,000 for a full day session, (ii) for neutrals from outside of California, an amount not to exceed $750t13r. Such neutrals and/or Consultant agree not to charge for travel time, Consultant will be reimbursed for reasonably necessary travel expenses, including airfare, ground transportation and/or car rental, hotel, and up to $75/day for meals; and (iii) a case management fee of 12% of professional services. b. The total sum to be expended under this Agreement, shall not exceed $25,000.00 during the to= of this Agreement.