HomeMy WebLinkAbout169-08 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 169-08
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PER -ERIK PERSSON,
AN AGENT FOR THE SWEDISH -AMERICAN BUSINESS SOUTH
CENTRAL, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,125.00 TO
RECRUIT SWEDISH COMPANIES TO LOCATE IN THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, hereby approves a
contract with Per -Erik Persson, an agent for the Swedish -American Business South Central,
LLC, in an amount not to exceed $13,125.00 to recruit Swedish companies to locate in the City
of Fayetteville. A copy of the contract, marked Exhibit "A," is attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
PASSED and APPROVED this 2"d day of September, 2008.
APPROVED:
By:
ATTEST:
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DAN COODY, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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City of Fayetteville
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made this an U day of S 2008 by Per -Erik Persson,
representing the Swedish American Business Center South Central, LLC, with its principal place of
business at P.O. Box 248, Madison, Mississippi 39130, and between the City of Fayetteville located at 113
W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701.
WHEREAS, Per -Erik Persson is engaged in consulting services for Swedish based companies and
inventors seeking business opportunities and partners in the United States and to find business
opportunities for U.S. businesses in Sweden.
And WHEREAS, Per -Erik Persson desires to furnish such services to the City of Fayetteville, and
FEDC.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement and
other good and valuable consideration, Per -Erik Persson and the City of Fayetteville agree as follows:
1. Term: This Agreement shall be for a term of three (3) months beginning on September 8, 2008
until terminated by either party with 30 days prior notice.
2. Services to be Provided: During the terms of this Agreement, Per -Erik Persson shall provide
consulting services as set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement, as may be revised by mutual written
agreement from time to time.
3. Fees and Expenses: The City of Fayetteville and FEDC agree the consulting fee shall be paid upon
invoice as follows:
September 8 (for Sep 8 — Oct 7): $6,250
October 8 (for Oct 8 — Nov 7): $6,250
November 8 (for Nov 8 - Dec 7): $6,250
Consultation Services furnished for the three month period will be billed at the rate of $18,750.
Split 50/50, FEDC and The City of Fayetteville will each pay $9,375. Per -Erik Persson shall track,
log and report his hours and the resultant fee with its monthly invoice. Expenses directly related to
this Agreement will be documented separately and paid in two installments - $4,000 up front and
the remainder as required substantiated by invoice; for a maximum of $7,500 for the three month
period, split 50/50 between FEDC and The City of Fayetteville. The City of Fayetteville and FEDC
shall pay no more than $13,125 each for this three month contract.
4. Independent Contractor: In carrying out his responsibilities under this Agreement, Per -Erik
Persson shall at all times be an independent contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall
be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a partnership or joint venture between
The City of Fayetteville, FEDC, and Per -Erik Persson.
5. Notice: Any notice required to be given under this Agreement to either party to the other
shall be sufficient if addressed and mailed, certified mail, postage paid, delivery, fax (receipt
confirmed), or overnight courier.
6. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accord with the laws
of the State of Arkansas.
7. Entire Agreement: This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between
the parties on the subject matter of this Agreement. Neither party shall be bound by any
conditions, definitions, representations or warranties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement other than those as expressly provided herein.
8. Amendment and Waiver: No modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless made in
writing and executed by both parties. No waiver by either party or any breach or obligation of the
other party under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other prior or subsequent breach
or obligation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement.
Swedish Amer can Btioness Center South Central, LLC
By:
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Per -Erik Persson
The City of F yetteville, Arkansas //
Date: 41/2-4 / �k
Dan Coody, Mayor
EXHIBIT A
Scope of Consulting Services
At a minimum, the following companies will be invited to and may visit Fayetteville, Arkansas prior to
December 5, 2008:
SplitVision develops and markets products and systems in the field of energy and the environment
Sweden Water supplies businesses and organizations throughout Sweden with water coolers trademarked Sweden
Water
Stora Enso Swedish/ Finland company that integrated paper, packaging and forest products producing newsprint,
magazine paper, fine paper, consumer board, industrial packaging and wood products.
Hellefors Bryggeri produces cider and soft drinks
Ageratec Manufactures processors producing biodiesel from seed, waste (oil and vegetables)
Ecoil Biofuel technology.
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Hotab Gruppen Combustion plants for solid biofuels.
Lignoboost Lignin into biofuel technology.
Neova Biofuel plant technololgy.
REAC Fuel High effiency biofuel technology.
Scandinavian Biogas Fuel Biogas production method.
Sekab Bioethanol, cellulosic ethanol.
Swedish Biofuels Biofuels.
Swedish Biogas International Build and operate bio -methane plants
Afab Bioenergy consultant.
At the end of the contract period it is anticipated that some companies would be willing to sign a "letter of
intent" to move to Fayetteville.
Ray M. Boudreaux
Submitted By
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City of Fayetteville
Staff Review Form
City Council Agenda Items
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Contracts
9/2/2008
City Council Meeting Date
Aviation & Economic Development General Government
Division
Action Required:
Department
Action Required: Signature of Mayor. Approval of a consultant contract with Per -Erik Persson to recruit companies
from Sweden to locate in Fayetteville.
13,125.00
Cost of this request
4470.9470.5315.00
Account Number
02050
Project Number
48,835.00
EcoDev Matches
Program Category / Project Name
EcoDev Matches
Funds Used to Date Program / Project Category Name
48,835.00 Sales Tax Cap Improv
Remaining Balance Fund Name
Budgeted Item Budget Adjustment Attached
11110
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Finance and Internal Service Director Date
Mayor Date
Comments:
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Original Contract Date:
Original Contract Number:
Received in City Clerk's Offic
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Received in Mayor's Office
City Council Meeting of: September 2, 2008
Agenda Item Number:
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO/STAFF CONTRACT REVIEW MEMO
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Staff/Contract Review Committee
FROM: Ray M. Boudreaux, Director, Aviation and Economic De lopment
DATE: August 19, 2008
SUBJECT: Approval of contract between the City of Fayette ille, the FEDC and Per
Eric, Swedish Consultant, for potential green co t panies from Sweden
interested in locating in the Fayetteville area.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve contract between the City of Fayetteville, the FEDC, and Per
Eric for services to locate Swedish companies in Fayetteville in the amount not to exceed
$13,125.00 for the three month period.
BACKGROUND: FEDC and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce entered into the contract
for the period of May thru August with the month of July excluded at the request of the
contractor. The purpose of the contract was to invite companies that might be interested in
locating in Fayetteville for a visit. Several companies have visited Fayetteville and many are
considering locating here. One company has announced their intentions to locate in
Fayetteville, a building materials recycling company. This contract is the second phase of the
project and the FEDC and the City will share the cost 50/50 not to exceed $13,125.00 each.
BUDGET IMPACT: Funds are available in the Economic Development Matches Project
Budget.
Attachments: StaffReview Form
Contract
Aviation and Economic Development Department
Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field
4500 South School Avenue, Suite F
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Ray M. Boudreaux, Director
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PER -ERIK
PERSSON, AN AGENT FOR THE SWEDISH -AMERICAN
BUSINESS SOUTH CENTRAL, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $13,125.00 TO RECRUIT SWEDISH COMPANIES TO
LOCATE IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,
hereby approves a contract with Per -Erik Persson, an agent for the Swedish -
American Business South Central, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $13,125.00 to
recruit Swedish companies to locate in the City of Fayetteville A copy of the
contract, marked Exhibit "A," is attached hereto and made a part hereof
PASSED and APPROVED this 2nd day of September, 2008.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
DAN COODY, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
City of Fayetteville and
Fayetteville Economic Development Council
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made this day of , 2008 by Per -Erik
Persson, representing the Swedish American Business Center South Central, LLC, with
its principal place of business at P.O. Box 248, Madison, Mississippi 39130, and between the
City of Fayetteville located at 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, the Fayetteville
Economic Development Council (FEDC) located at 21 W. Mountain, Suite 301, Fayetteville,
Arkansas, 72701.
WHEREAS, Per -Erik Persson is engaged in consulting services for Swedish based
companies and inventors seeking business opportunities and partners in the United States and
to find business opportunities for U.S. businesses in Sweden.
And WHEREAS, Per -Erik Persson desires to furnish such services to the City of
Fayetteville, and FEDC.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this
Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, Per -Erik Persson, the City of Fayetteville
and FEDC agree as follows:
1. Term: This Agreement shall be for a term of three (3) months beginning on September
8, 2008 until terminated by either party with 30 days prior notice.
2. Services to be Provided: During the terms of this Agreement, Per -Erik Persson shall
provide consulting services as set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement, as may be revised
by mutual written agreement from time to time.
3. Fees and Expenses: The City of Fayetteville and FEDC agree the consulting fee shall be
paid upon invoice as follows:
September 8 (for Sep 8 — Oct 7): $6,250
October 8 (for Oct 8 — Nov 7): $6,250
November 8 (for Nov 8 - Dec 7): $6,250
Consultation Services furnished for the three month period will be billed at the rate of
$18,750. Split 50/50, FEDC and The City of Fayetteville will each pay $9,375. Per -Erik
Persson shall track, log and report his hours and the resultant fee with its monthly
invoice. Expenses directly related to this Agreement will be documented separately and
paid in two installments - $4,000 up front and the remainder as required substantiated
by invoice; for a maximum of $7,500 for the three month period, split 50/50 between
FEDC and The City of Fayetteville. The City of Fayetteville and FEDC shall pay no more
than $13,125 each for this three month contract.
4. Independent Contractor: In carrying out his responsibilities under this Agreement,
Per -Erik Persson shall at all times be an independent contractor. Nothing contained in
this Agreement shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a
partnership or joint venture between The City of Fayetteville, FEDC, and Per -Erik
Persson.
5. Notice: Any notice required to be given under this Agreement to either party to
the other shall be sufficient if addressed and mailed, certified mail, postage paid,
delivery, fax (receipt confirmed), or overnight courier.
6. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accord
with the laws of the State of Arkansas.
7. Entire Agreement: This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and
understanding between the parties on the subject matter of this Agreement. Neither
party shall be bound by any conditions, definitions, representations or warranties with
respect to the subject matter of this Agreement other than those as expressly provided
herein.
8. Amendment and Waiver: No modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless
made in writing and executed by both parties. No waiver by either party or any breach
or obligation of the other party under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any
other prior or subsequent breach or obligation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement.
Swedish American Business Center South Central, LLC
By: Date:
Per -Erik Persson
The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
By: Date:
Dan Coady, Mayor
EXHIBIT A
Scope of Consulting Services
At a minimum, the following companies will be invited to and may visit Fayetteville, Arkansas
prior to December 5, 2008:
Ageratec and SplitVision develops and markets products and systems in the field of energy and the
environment
Sweden Water supplies businesses and organizations throughout Sweden with water coolers
trademarked Sweden Water
Stora Enso Swedish/ Finland company that integrated paper, packaging and forest products producing
newsprint, magazine paper, fine paper, consumer board, industrial packaging and wood products.
Hellefors Bryggeri produces cider and soft drinks
Ageratec Manufactures processors producing biodiesel from seed, waste (oil and vegetables)
Ecoil Biofuel technology.
Hotab Gruppen Combustion plants for solid biofuels.
Lignoboost Lignin into biofuel technology.
Neova Biofuel plant technololgy.
REAC Fuel High effiency biofuel technology.
Scandinavian Biogas Fuel Biogas production method.
Sekab Bioethanol, cellulosic ethanol.
Swedish Biofuels Biofuels.
Swedish Biogas International Build and operate bio -methane plants.
Mab Bioenergy consultant.
At the end of the contract period it is anticipated that some companies would be willing to sign
a "letter of intent" to move to Fayetteville.
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From: Clarice Pearman
To: Nicholson, James
Date: 9.25.08 10:10 AM
Subject: Res. 169-08
CC: Boudreaux, Ray
James:
This resolution has not been processed because we do not have a signed agreement from Per -Erik Persson. Please let me
know when I might receive an agreement to continue processing this item. Have a good day.
Thanks.
Clarice
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From: Ray Boudreaux
To: Pearman, Clarice
Date: 9.4.08 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: Per -Erik Persson
HI Clarice,
I will get it to you when we get it back from Sweden. PerEric has the contract and will send it back soon.
Thanks for your patience, Ray
Ray M. Boudreaux, Col. USAF (ret)
Director, Aviation & Economic Development
Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field
4500 S. School Ave., Suite F
Fayetteville, AR 72701
ph. 479.718.7642
fax. 479.718.7646
email: rboudreaux@ci.fayetteville.ar.us
»> Clarice Pearman 9/4/2008 1:46 PM »>
Ray:
The City Council passed a resolution authorizing an agreement with Per -Erik Persson I do not have a signed agreement to get the
mayor's signature on. Do you have a signed agreement with this person? Please let me know the status. Have a good day.
Clarice
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From: Clarice Pearman
To: Boudreaux, Ray
Date: 9.4.08 1:46 PM
Subject: Per -Erik Persson
Ray:
The City Council passed a resolution authorizing an agreement with Per -Erik Persson. I do not have a signed agreement to
get the mayor's signature on. Do you have a signed agreement with this person? Please let me know the status. Have a
good day.
Clarice
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