Resolution 2021-R-10  BE CIT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofIrondale that the City authorizes the Mayor to hire Emma Tolbert as his appointee according to the Personnel Board of Jefferson  County in the amount of$ 24,000.00.  ADOPTED & APPROVED: This 3rd day of February,  David Spivey,  APPROVED:    James Stewart, Jr., May6 ALEA ATTESTED:  Frank  Acting City Clerk  6  CERTIFICATION  I, Frank Pennington, the Acting City Clerk of the City of Irondale, Alabama, hereby certify that the above to be a true and correct copy ofa resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Irondale at its regular meeting held on the 3rd day of February, 2021, as the same  appears in the minutes of record of said meeting.  Frank  Fh  Pennington, Acting City Clerk    CITY OF IRONDALE  GENERAL CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  This contract for professional services is made effective as of thei fourth day of February, 2021, by and between the CITY OF IRONDALE (hereinafter referred to as the "City")and EMMA TOLBERT, dba FAIRVIEW STRATEGIES, LLC (hereinafter referred to as "Tolbert"). 1. Description of Services. Pursuant to this contract, Tolbert will provide the following  services to the Mayor:  - Develop and execute a citizen engagement plan to include videography, social media outreach, telecommunications, events, and other correspondence with citizens. P Provide oversight of special projects and event planning services for the Mayor. Serve as liaison to contractual service providers of the City, as directed by the Mayor.  Provide staff training and development as directed by the Mayor. Provide project oversight as directed by the Mayor.  Develop operational policies and procedures for review by the Mayor. Perform other professional or administrative duties as assigned by Mayor. Provide written monthly reports to the Mayor regarding all activities and work Tolbert shall answer to the Mayor and shall be under the authority and oversight of the 2. Payment for Services. In exchange for the services provided by Tolbert, the City will pay Tolbert $ 24,000.00 per year, paid monthly at $2,000.00, payable on the 16th of each month. Payment is inclusive of all expenses associated with services described above including printing, supplies, software, and more. No reimbursement for expenses shall 3. Term. The term of this contract shall begin on February 4, 2020 and end on October 4. Independent Contractor. The City and Tolbert agree that Tolbert will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which it is  performed pursuant to this contract during the prior month.  Mayor.  be provided. 31,2024.    performed. Tolbert is not an agent or employee of the City and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus, or other benefits the City provides for  its employees.  5. Confidentiality. Tolbert will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use for the personal benefit ofT Tolbert, or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner, any information thati is proprietary. This provision will continue to be 6. Warranty. Tolbert shall provide her services and meet her obligations under this contract in a timely manner, using knowledge and recommendations for performing her services which meet generally acceptable standards in Tolbert's field. 7. Termination. This contact may be terminated by either party at any time, upon 30 days written notice to the other party. Tolbert shall be paid for all services rendered prior to 8. - Entire Agreement. This contract contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement, whether oral or written, concerning the subject matter of this contract. This contract supersedes any prior  effective after the termination of this contract.  thet termination date.  written or oral agreements between the parties.  9. Severability. If any provision of this contract is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable. Ifa court finds that any provision of this contract is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision willl be  deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as sO limited.  10. Amendment. This contract may only be modified or amended in writing, signed by both 11. Governing Law. This contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the 12. Assignment. Neither party may assign or transfer this contract without prior written  parties.  State of Alabama.  consent oft the non-assigning party.  CITY OF IRONDALE, ALABAMA  EMMA TOLBERT, dba Fairview Strategies, LLC    James D. Stewart,. Jr. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk