HomeMy Public PortalAboutAgreement with Wagner Legal Services - 2023-25AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this it day of
06-(O E,Z , 2023, by and between the Town of Gulf Stream, a municipal
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida ("Town"), and
Wagner Legal Service ("Wagner").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to retain the services of Wagner to serve as the
Town's Code Enforcement Special Magistrate.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, mutual covenants,
conditions, provisions, and undertakings herein contained, and for other good and
valuable consideration, the parties do mutually covenant and agree with each other as
follows:
SECTION 1. DUTIES
A. Wagner shall serve as the Town's Code Enforcement Special Magistrate at
all scheduled Code Enforcement hearings in accordance with the Town's
Code of Ordinances and shall devote such time as is necessary to perform
the duties therein.
B. Wagner shall exercise all authority granted by the Town's Code of
Ordinances.
SECTION 2. TERMS AND TERMINATION
A. This Agreement is effective starting May 15, 2023, and shall remain in effect
for a period of two (2) years, unless terminated earlier.
B. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party, for any or no
reason, by serving notice on the other party in accordance with Section 5
herein. Such notice shall be effective on the day it is delivered or mailed.
C. In the event of termination, Wagner will be compensated for all services
actually performed prior to the date of termination.
SECTION 3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
A. Wagner is responsible for providing a professional service, and Wagner will
be solely responsible for all payroll taxes, including, but not limited to, federal
income tax, FICA, and federal and state unemployment taxes. Wagner will
be responsible for the filing of an IRS Form 1099 and the payment of
applicable self-employment taxes.
SECTION 4. COMPENSATION
A. As compensation for performing the services contemplated by this
Agreement, the Town will pay Wagner the sum of One Hundred Ninety
Dollars ($190.00) for each hour worked.
B. The Town shall pay Wagner on a monthly basis, upon receipt of an invoice
detailing all services performed and the amount of time expended to the
nearest one -tenth (1/10) of an hour.
SECTION 5. NOTICES
A. All written notices required under, or contemplated by, this Agreement shall
be hand delivered, telecommunicated, or mailed by certified mail, return
receipt requested, to the following addresses:
As to the Town:
Town of Gulf Stream
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, FI 33483
As to Wagner:
Wagner Legal Service
8129 Bautista Way
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418
SECTION 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. This Agreement shall constitute the entire understanding between the parties
and shall be modified and amended only in writing and executed with the
same formalities as the original.
B. If any provision, or any portion thereof, contained in this Agreement is held to
be unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be deemed severable, shall not be
affected, and shall remain in full force and effect.
C. This Agreement may not be assigned without the prior written consent of all
parties to this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
date first above written.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAIL SUF ICIENCY
By:
wn Attorney
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
By:
an, Mayor
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