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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-4886 - Service Agreement for Officiating the City Adult Soccer LeagueSERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LONG BEACH SOCCER REFEREES ASSOCIATION FOR OFFICIATING THE CITY ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE THIS SERVICE AGREEMENT ( "Agreement') is made and entered into as of this day of August, 2011 by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California Municipal Corporation ( "City "), and LONG BEACH SOCCER REFEREES ASSOCIATION, an unincorporated nonprofit association formed for the purposes of furthering the development of local soccer referees ( "Association "), whose address is 10207 Golden Yarrow, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701, and is made with reference to the following: RECITALS A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City. B. Association is an affiliated member of the Cal South Referee Association whose members are certified and registered with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). C. City desires to engage Association to provide, assign and schedule registered and certified USSF soccer referees for the 2011 -2012 & 2012 -2013 Newport Beach Coed Soccer League season ('Project'). D. Association possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement. E. The principal member of Association for purposes of Project, shall be Larry Yee, Vice President and Referee Operations/ Assignor. F. City has solicited and received a proposal from Association, has reviewed the previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Association, and desires to retain Association to render professional services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. NOUN, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as follows: 1. TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence on the above written date, and shall terminate on July 30, 2013 unless terminated earlier as set forth herein. 2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED City and Association acknowledge that the above Recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference. Association shall diligently perform all the services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference ( "Services "). The City may elect to delete certain tasks of the Scope of Services at its sole discretion. 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this Agreement and Association shall perform the Services in accordance with the schedule included in Exhibit A. The failure by Association to strictly adhere to the schedule may result in termination of this Agreement by City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Association shall not be responsible for delays due to causes beyond Association's reasonable control. However, in the case of any such delay in the Services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees to provide notice to the other party so that all delays can be addressed. 3.1 Association shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance in writing to the Project Administrator not later than ten (10) calendar days after the start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project Administrator shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions for unforeseeable delays that are beyond Association's control. 3.2 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Association shall respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by telephone, fax, e-mail, hand - delivery or mail. 4. COMPENSATION TO ASSOCIATION City shall pay Association for the Services on a per game basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Schedule of Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. Association's compensation for all Services performed in accordance with this Agreement, including all reimbursable items and scheduling fees, shall not exceed Sixty Four Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($64,800.00) without prior written authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City. 4.1 Association shall submit bi- weekly invoices to City describing the Services performed the preceding weeks. Association's bills shall include the name of the person who performed the Services, a brief description of the Services performed and /or the specific game and time to which it relates, and a description of any reimbursable expenditure. City shall pay Association no later than thirty (30) days after approval of the bi- weekly invoice by City staff. 4.2 City shall reimburse Association only for those costs or expenses specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in writing in advance by City. Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing more than the following costs incurred by Association: LBSRA Page 2 4.2.1 Approved reproduction charges. 4.2.2 Actual costs and /or other costs and /or payments specifically authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Association in the performance of this Agreement. 4.3 Association shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any Work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with the Schedule of Billing Rates as set forth in Exhibit B. 5. PROJECT MANAGER Association shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable times during the Agreement term. Association has designated Larry Yee, Vice President of Referee Operations /Assignor to be its Project Manager. Association shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the Project without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel. Association, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any of its personnel assigned to the performance of Services upon written request of City. Association warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement. 6. ADMINISTRATION This Agreement will be administered by the Recreation and Senior Services Department. Scott Williamson, Recreation Sports Supervisor or his designee, shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator or his authorized representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement. 7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES In order to assist Association in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement, City agrees to, where applicable: 7.1 Provide access to, and upon request of Association, one copy of all existing relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a timely manner so as not to cause delays in Association's Work schedule. LBSRA Page 3 8. STANDARD OF CARE 8.1 All of the Services shall be performed by Association or under Association's supervision. Association represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services required by this Agreement, and that it will perform all Services in a manner commensurate with USSF standards of conduct. All Services shall be performed by qualified and experienced sports officials who are not employed by City, nor have any contractual relationship with City. By delivery of completed Work, Association certifies that the Services conform to the requirements of this Agreement and all applicable federal, state and local laws and the USSF standards of conduct. 8.2 Association represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain, and shall keep in full force and effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is legally required of Association to practice its profession and all association members assigned to officiate City League games are certified and registered with the USSF. Association shall maintain a City of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement. 8.3 Association shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Association be responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes, lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to approve or disapprove Association's Work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by City, contractors, or governmental agencies. 9. HOLD HARMLESS To the fullest extent permitted by law, Association shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers, and employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties ") from and against any and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually, a Claim; collectively, "Claims "), which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to any breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, any Work performed or Services provided under this Agreement including, without limitation, defects in workmanship or materials or Association's presence or activities conducted on the Project (including the negligent and /or willful acts, errors and /or omissions of Association, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, members, subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts they may be liable or any or all of them). Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require Association to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole negligence or LBSRA Page 4 willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorney's fees in any action on or to enforce the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by the Association. 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR It is understood that City retains Association on an independent contractor basis and Association is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of conducting the Services are under the control of Association, except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the express terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Association or any of Association's employees, agents or members, to be the agents or employees of City. Association shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the Services, provided that Association is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Association as to the details of the performance or to exercise a measure of control over Association shall mean only that Association shall follow the desires of City with respect to the scheduling of the Services. 11. COOPERATION Association agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the Services to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Association on the Project. 12. CITY POLICY Association shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies. 13. PROGRESS Association is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator and /or his duly authorized designee informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of the Project, activities performed and planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired. 14. INSURANCE Without limiting Association's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of Services, Association shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. 14.1 Proof of Insurance. Association shall provide certificates of insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation. Insurance LBSRA Page 5 certificates and endorsement must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this contract. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. Association shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by Association, his agents, representatives, employees or members. The cost of such insurance shall be included in Association's proposal. 14.2 Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders' Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City's Risk Manager. 14.3 Coverage Requirements. 14.3.1 Workers' Compensation Coverage. Association shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer's Liability Insurance (with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000)) for Association's employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700 of the Labor Code In addition, Association shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700 for all of the subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non - renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies must be received by City at least thirty (30) calendar days (ten (10) calendar days written notice of non- payment of premium) prior to such change. Association shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers. 14.3.2 General Liability Coverage. Association shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability. LBSRA Page 6 14.3.3 Automobile Liability Coverage. Association by this agreement shall ensure that its members maintain automobile insurance for State of California required minimum amounts or more. 14.3.4 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Coverage. Association shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) limit per claim and in the aggregate. 14.4 Other Insurance Provisions or Requirements. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: 14.4.1 Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow Association or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these requirements to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Association hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors. 14.4.2 Enforcement of Contract Provisions. Association acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Association of non - compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder. 14.4.3 Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. 14.4.4 Notice of Cancellation. Association agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide to City with thirty (30) days notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which ten (10) days notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage. 14.5 Timely Notice of Claims. Association shall give City prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Association's performance under this Agreement. LBSRA Page 7 14.6 Additional Insurance. Association shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Work. 15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the Services to be provided under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Association, or of the interest of any general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Association is a partnership or joint - venture or syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the control of Association. Control means fifty percent (50 %) or more of the voting power, or twenty - five percent (25 %) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint- venture. 16. SUBCONTRACTING The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of the Association. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations of the Association under this Agreement will be permitted only with the express written consent of City. Association shall not subcontract any portion of the Services to be performed under this Agreement without the prior written authorization of City. 17. CONFIDENTIALITY All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and communications that result from the Services in this Agreement, shall be kept confidential unless City authorizes in writing the release of information. 18. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY The Association shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives and employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in Association's drawings and specifications provided under this Agreement. 19. RECORDS Association shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Services to be performed under this Agreement. Association shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any Services, expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Association under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Association shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or copies of such records and invoices during regular business hours. Association shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings and LBSRA Page 8 activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Association under this Agreement. 20. WITHHOLDINGS City may withhold payment to Association of any disputed sums until satisfaction of the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Association shall not discontinue Services as a result of such withholding. Association shall have an immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or his /her designee with respect to such disputed sums. Association shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of return that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld. 21. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional inexperience of Association which result in expense to City greater than what would have resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the Services accomplished by Association, the additional expense shall be borne by Association. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit City's rights under the law or any other sections of this Agreement. 22. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER ASSOCIATIONS City reserves the right to employ other Associations in connection with the Project. 23. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The Association or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act "), which (1) requires such persons to disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably be materially affected by the Work performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest. If subject to the Act, Association shall conform to all requirements of the Act. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement by City. Association shall indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from Association's violation of this Section. 24. NOTICES All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing, and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first -class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided. All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Association to City shall be addressed to City at: Attn: Scott Williamson, Recreation Sports Supervisor LBSRA Page 9 Recreation & Senior Services Department City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 Phone: (949) 644 -3160 Fax: (949) 644 -3155 e -mail: swilliamson @newportbeachca.gov All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Association shall be addressed to Association at: Attention: Larry Yee Long Beach Soccer Referees Association 10207 Golden Yarrow Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701 Phone: (951) 201 -1820 e -mail: lyeelbsra @earthlink.net 25. CLAIMS The Association and the City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing requirements set forth in the Agreement, the Association and its members, employees or representatives, shall be required to file any claim the Association may have against the City in strict conformance with the Tort Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.). 26. TERMINATION In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, and thereafter diligently take steps to cure the default, the non - defaulting party may terminate the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof. Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by giving seven (7) calendar days prior written notice to Association. In the event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Association for Services satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which Association has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Association shall deliver to City all reports, Documents and other information developed or accumulated in the performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form. LBSRA Page 10 27. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS Association shall at its own cost and expense comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter enacted. In addition, all Services performed by Association shall conform to applicable City, county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be subject to approval of the Project Administrator and City. 28. WAIVER A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different character. 29. INTEGRATED CONTRACT This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein. 30. CONFLICTS OR INCONSISTENCIES In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. 31. INTERPRETATION The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply. 32. AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Association and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney. 33. SEVERABILITY If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. LBSRA Page 11 34. CONTROLLING LAW AND VENUE The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange. 35. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT Association represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. 36. NO ATTORNEY'S FEES In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorney's fees. 37. COUNTERPARTS This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. LBSRA Page 12 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the dates written below. APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Date: / /S // By: L Kyle R6Qje Assistant City Attorney ATTEST: Date: By: w � IV Leilani I. Brown City Clerk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, A California municipal corporation Date: 46' k b• a o 1 1 By C" J Laurj�Detweiler, Dirpctor Recr tion & Ser • r Services Department ASSOCIATION: LONG BEACH SOCCER REFEREES ASSOCIATION, an unincorporated association Date: U n n By: Larry Yee Vice President Date: 8 -3 ` ,?,C) l By: Butch Renken President Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates A11 -00297 PSA LBSRA Officiating Adult Soccer League LBSRA Page 13 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES Association Agrees as follows: To assign for all adult coed soccer league games in the City officials (1) registered and certified with USSF (2) who are adequately trained and knowledgeable regarding the rules and play of soccer, and (3) who shall competently officiate all such games in accordance with: • the City's rules and regulations; • the League Bylaws and Rule Set; • all policies or procedures. o To assign three (3) officials per game. City schedules two (2) fifteen (15) week adult coed soccer league seasons per year (spring & fall); league games occur five (5) nights a week on three (3) parks, for a total of twenty (20) games per week or three hundred (300) games per season. Teams are coed 11 x 11 (approximately 40 teams per season). To ensure that all such officials arrive at their appointed location to put out corner flags and confirm goal placement not less than ten (10) minutes prior to that scheduled game time. o To ensure that all such officials are aware of, and ;will comply with, any extra - officiating obligations, including but not limited to (1) checking player cards at the time and in the manner designated by the Recreatioh`SportsPSupervisor or his /her designee, (2) filing misconduct reports with the Recreation "Sports Supervisor or his /her designee for such things as red cards and fighting.and-(3) fully cooperating and communicating with the Recreation Sports Supervisor or -•his /her designee for matters pertaining to the league and City. o To notify the City's Recreation Sports Supervisor of any problems /changes in Association's assignment of officials no later than twenty -four (24) hours prior to the scheduled game. When this notice is not possible, Association agrees to notify the City's Recreation Sports Supervisor as soon as possible. a To cooperate fully with the League, including meeting with the Recreation Sports Supervisor or his /her designees when requested, making assignment changes when in the interests of the league, and maintaining an open and regular dialogue with the City and the Recreation Sports Supervisor or his /her designee regarding league matters. o Represent that all officials assigned to games in the City are trained and certified in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR (or equivalent) by February 28, 2012, at the Association's expense. Once certified, it will be the responsibility of the Association to renew certifications prior to expiration at Association's expense. EXHIBIT B SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES Officiating Fee (per game) inclusive of all assigning fees: $108