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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12 C , Resolution No. 10-12C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH FITNESS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, and Diane Robertson, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Service Agreement with each of the following fitness independent contractors, Boontiva Troung-Quang,Sarah Koeckritz'Sybil Shore,'Danae Molitor and Dawn Jones,on behalf of the City of Elgin to provide group fitness instruction and classes, personal training and massage therapy at The Centre for the year 2010,copies of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference: s/ Ed Schock Ed Schock, Mayor Presented: January 13, 2010 Adopted: January 13, 2010 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/Diane Robertson Diane Robertson, City Clerk SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of January, 2010, by and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), and Sybil Shore, a citizen of the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the "Service Provider"). WHEREAS, the City has determined that it would serve a beneficial public purpose to enter into an agreement with the Service Provider for the Service Provider to provide certain contract services as described in this agreement on behalf of the City and the City's Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, the Service Provider represents that it has the necessary expertise and experience to furnish the Subject Services upon the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows: 1. The Service Provider shall provide all of the services on the dates and times as described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (such services are hereinafter referred to as the"Subject Services"). 2. The Service Provider shall also perform the Subject Services according to the Activity Plan which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B. The Service Provider represents and warrants that the Service Provider has the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct the Subject Services provided for in Exhibit A and in the Activity Plan set forth in Exhibit B. It is agreed and understood that the City is relying on such representations and it is further agreed and understood that the Subject Services set forth in Exhibit A and the activity plan set forth in Exhibit B are integral parts of this agreement and not be modified, amended or altered except by a written amendment to this agreement agreed to and executed by both parties hereto. 3. The Service Provider shall perform the Subject Services at the location specified in Exhibit A. In connection with the Subject Services to be performed on other than City properties, the Service Provider warrants and agrees to maintain all facilities and equipment used in the performing of the Subject Services in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from defects of every kind whatsoever. Service Provider agrees and warrants that the Service Provider will periodically inspect all of such facilities and equipment for such purposes. Service Provider also warrants that the Service Provider and the Service Provider's facilities and equipment used in the performing of the Subject Services are not now, nor shall be during the term of this agreement in violation of any health, building, fire or zoning code or regulation or other applicable requirements of law. In connection with the Subject Services on properties owned or controlled by the City, Service Provider agrees and warrants to use, and to cause persons participating in the Subject Services to use, through proper supervision and control, all facilities with due care, and to report all defects in or damage to any such facilities, and the cause thereof, if known, immediately to the City's Recreation and Facilities Superintendent. 4. The Service Provider shall complete, maintain and submit to the Recreation and Facilities Superintendent of the City, or her designee, any and all records, reports and forms relating to the Subject Services and this agreement as requested by the City. 5. The City shall reimburse the Service Provider for the Subject Services under this agreement the amount of$34 per group fitness class provided by the Service Provider. The City shall make payments to the Service Provider based upon actual progress of the Subject Services within sixty (60) days after the receipt and approval of an invoice. Said periodic payments shall not be made until the services for which payment is sought are completed and accepted by the City. The Service Provider shall submit invoices in a format approved by the City. Progress reports will be included with all payment requests. The Service Provider shall maintain records showing actual time devoted and costs incurred. The Service Provider shall permit the authorized representative of the City to inspect and audit all data and records of the Service Provider for work done under this agreement. The Service Provider shall make these records available at reasonable times during the agreement period, and for a year after the completion of the Subject Services to be performed pursuant to this agreement. 6. Service Provider agrees and warrants that the Service Provider has procured all licenses, permits or like permission required by law to conduct or engage in the Subject Services provided for in this agreement, and that the Service Provider will procure all additional licenses, permits or like permission hereinafter required by law during the term of this agreement, and that the Service Provider will keep same in full force and effect during the term of this agreement. Service Provider shall perform the Subject Services with due care and in compliance with all applicable legal requirements. 7. The enrollment of students or participants for the Subject Services to be conducted pursuant to this agreement is the sole responsibility and right of the City. Service Provider shall not disseminate information to the public concerning the Subject Services to be conducted pursuant to this agreement or independently advertise or solicit students or participants for the Subject Services to be conducted hereunder except with the prior written consent of the City's Recreation and Facilities Superintendent. Service Provider shall not represent any activity in which the Service Provider is engaged, including but not limited to the activity which is the subject of this agreement, as having been approved or otherwise use the City's name in a testimonial manner without the prior written permission of the City's Recreation and Facilities Superintendent. The Service Provider shall not solicit or encourage students or participants enrolled by the City in the Subject Services to enroll or participate in competing or similar services which are not sponsored by the City. 8. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the City may terminate this agreement at any time upon written notice to the Service Provider. In the event this agreement is so terminated, the Service Provider shall be paid for services actually performed and reimbursable expenses actually incurred prior to termination, except that reimbursement shall not exceed the total amount set forth under paragraph 5 above. 2 9. This agreement shall become effective as of the date the Service Provider is given a notice to proceed by the City, and unless terminated for cause or pursuant to paragraph 8, shall be deemed concluded on the date the City determines that all of the Service Provider's work under this agreement is completed. A determination of completion shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or claims which the City may have or thereafter acquire with respect to any term or provision of the agreement. 10. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture, employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. Service Provider understands and agrees that the relationship of the Service Provider to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of an independent contractor. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Service Provider and the Service Provider's officers, employees and agents are not employees of the City and are not entitled to any benefits or insurance provided to employees of the City. 11. If either party violates or breaches any term of this agreement, such violation or breach shall be deemed to constitute a default, and the other party has the right to seek administrative, contractual or legal remedies as may be suitable to the violation or breach. 12. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Service Provider agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, agents, boards and commissions from and against any and all claims, suits,judgments, costs, attorney's fees, damages or other relief, including but not limited to worker's compensation claims, in any way resulting from or arising out of negligent actions or omissions of the Service Provider in connection herewith, including negligence or omissions or agents of the Service Provider arising out of the performance of this agreement. In the event of any action against the City, its officers, employees, agents, boards or commissions covered by the foregoing duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, such action shall be defended by legal counsel of the City's choosing. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive any termination of this agreement. 13. No official, director, officer, agent or employee of the City shall be charged personally or held contractually liable under any term or provision of this Agreement or because of their execution, approval or attempted execution of this Agreement. 14. The Service Provider shall provide, pay for and maintain in effect, during the term of this agreement, a policy of comprehensive general liability insurance, written in occurrence form, with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $1,000,000 per occurrence for property damage. The Service Provider shall deliver to the City a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured. The policy shall not be modified or terminated without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. The certificate of insurance shall include the contractual obligation assumed by the Service Provider under Paragraph 12 hereof. This insurance shall apply as primary insurance with respect to any other insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to the City. There shall be no endorsement or modification of this insurance to make it excess over other available insurance; alternatively, if the insurance states that it is excess or pro rate, it shall be endorsed to be primary with respect to the City. The 3 • • Service Provider shall also provide, pay for and maintain in effect during the term of this agreement worker's compensation insurance in amounts required under the laws of the State of Illinois. 15. In all hiring or employment made possible or resulting from this Agreement, there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, of the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, and this requirement shall apply to, but not be limited to, the following: employment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 16. No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination in receipt of the benefit of any services or activities made possible by or resulting from this Agreement on the grounds of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age except minimum age and retirement provisions, marital status or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Any violation of this provision shall be considered a violation of a material provision of this Agreement and shall be grounds for cancellation, termination or suspension, in whole or in part, of the Agreement by the City. 17. The parties intend and agreed that, if any paragraph, sub-paragraph, phrase, clause or other provision of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, shall be held to be void or otherwise unenforceable, all other portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 18. This Agreement and its exhibits constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties on the subject matter hereof and may not be changed, modified, discharged or extended except by written amendment duly executed by the parties. Each party agrees that no representations or warranties shall be binding upon the other party unless expressed in writing herein or in a duly executed amendment hereof. 19. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in, and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any rights pursuant to this agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois. With the sole exception of an action to recover the monies the City has agreed to pay pursuant to the preceding paragraph 5 hereof, and notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this agreement, no action shall be commenced by the Service Provider against the City for monetary damages. In the event any legal action is brought by the City for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the Service Provider in this agreement and the City is the prevailing party in such action, the City shall also be entitled to recover from Service Provider reasonable interest and reasonable attorney's fees. 20. The Service Provider certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on a public contact as a result of a violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E et seq. or any similar state or federal statute regarding bid rigging. 4 21. As a condition of this contract, the Service Provider shall have written sexual harassment policies that include, at a minimum, the following information: A. the illegality of sexual harassment; B. the definition of sexual harassment under state law; C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples; D. the vendor's internal complaint process including penalties; E.the legal recourse, investigative and complaint process available through the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Illinois Human Rights Commission; F. directions on how to contact the department and commission; G.protection against retaliation as provided by Section 6-101 of the Human Rights Act. A copy of the policies must be provided to the Department of Human Rights upon request 775 ILCS 5/2-105. 22. As a further condition of this agreement, the Service Provider shall submit to and pass a drug test and criminal history background check. The requirements necessary to constitute "passing" shall be at City's sole discretion. Service Provider warrants and represents, and understands and agrees, that as a term and condition of this agreement that Service Provider is not and has not within the past thirty (30) days, and shall not during the term of this agreement, use or used any illegal drug or unexplained legal drug; nor has Service Provider been convicted of any crime of which Service Provider has failed to provide written notice to City. In the event that Service Provider is determined to have violated this or any other provisions of this agreement, Service Provider shall be deemed to be in breach of this agreement, and may be terminated by City immediately without penalty to City. 23. All notices, reports and documents required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed by First Class Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: As to the City: As to Service Provider: City of Elgin Sybil Shore 150 Dexter Court 2051 Glenmoore Elgin, IL 60120-5555 West Dundee, IL 60118 Attention: Health/Fitness Supervisor 24. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be a joint and collective work product of the City and the Service Provider and, as such, this agreement shall not be construed against the other party, as the otherwise purported drafter of same, by any court of 5 competent jurisdiction in order to resolve any inconsistency, ambiguity, vagueness or conflict, if any, of the terms and provisions contained herein. 25. This agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. This agreement and the obligations herein may not be assigned by the Service Provider without the express written consent of the City which consent may be withheld at the sole discretion of the City. 26. Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement it is expressly agreed and understood that in connection with the performance of this agreement that the Service Provider shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, City and other requirements of law, including, but not limited to, any applicable requirements regarding prevailing wages, minimum wage, workplace safety and legal status of employees. Without limiting the foregoing, Service Provider hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all Service Provider's employees and/or agents who will be providing products and/or services with respect to this agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Service Provider shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses, pay all charges and fees and give all notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or services to be provided for in this agreement. The City shall have the right to audit any records in the possession or control of the Service Provider to determine Service Provider's compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit the Service Provider shall make available to the City the Service Provider's relevant records at no cost to the City. Service Provider shall pay any and all costs associated with any such audit. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have entered into executed this agreement on the date and year first written above. CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal SERVICE PROVIDER corporation P i By By \-41\ei City Manager S bil Shore Attest: City Clerk F:\Legal Dept\Agreement\Service Agr-Shore.doc 6 EXHIBIT A DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY SERVICE PROVIDER: 1) Instruct group fitness classes. DATES AND TIMES OF SERVICES: January 1, 2010—December 31, 2010 Classes will occur during normal business hours of operation, which are Monday — Friday 5:30 am— 10:00 pm; Saturday 7:00 am— 6:00 pm and Sunday 8:00 am—6:00 pm. Schedule will be determined by Health/Fitness Supervisor. LOCATION OF SERVICES: All services will be rendered in The Centre, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120 7 • • EXHIBIT B ACTIVITY PLAN TO BE PROVIDED Group Fitness classes taught will include any one or more of the following exercise components: warm-up, aerobic activity, anaerobic activity, cool down, stretching. 8 DNW Ac CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MWDD/YYYY) kilo../ 9/2/2009 1 I PRODUCER (818)334-5120 FAX: (888)827-1185 1 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION lite Risk Insurance Solutions ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE CA lic# 0G40499 HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. 22231 Mulholland Hwy #209B Calabasas CA 91302 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGENAIL# INSURED `INSURER A:Markel Insurance Company Ti Shore, Sybil, DBA: Power Fit INSURERS: I _ 2051 Glenmoor ONLY C: ,INSURER'D. - 0 • 1West Dundee IL 60118 I I iN&'JRER_E: COVERAGES THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED.NOTWITHSTANDING ill ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OISUCH POLICIES.AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. - INSR IADM{ I I POUCYEFFECTIVE 1 POLICYBKFRATION I _. LTR INSRD TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER DATE IMMIDDIYYYY);DATE f DIYYYY!i _ LIMITS l GENERALLIA8ILIIY I EACH OCCURRENCE i 5 500,000 e DAMAGE TO RENTED— • 4 X 1 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY j PREMISES(Ea occurrence) $ 100,000 )I A CLAIMS MADE IX OCCUR!i I 6025P305927-2 11/7/2009 11/7/2010 1MEDEXP(Ary one person) $ 5,000 , X i Professional Liab. t I I PERSONAL BADVINJURY $ 500,000 ' I 'GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 1,500,000 GENII AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:j ?PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG ,$ 500,000 7-1 I •X ,POLICY I JECOT I i LOG ! ,_� I AUTOMOBILE UABIUTY ( i-- ? ( accident)Ea COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT is ANY AUTO - I I ALL OWNED AUTOS ( I BODILY INJURY I--- --- I ,SCHEDULED AUTOS ( {(Per person) i$ - — HIRED AUTOS - I I ! I BODILY INJURY 1$ j 'NON-OWNED AUTOS I {Pee axideni} i 1 1 ! !PROPERTY DAMAGE I(Per accident) I$ I GAR✓u=C LIABILITY { - I (I.AUTO ONLY EA ACCIDENT $ ANY AUTO i i OTHER THAN EA ACC I$ j j AUTO ONLY AGG I$ EXCESS/UMBRELLA LIABILITY I { I f EACH OCCURRENCE I$ j OCCUR ! 'CLAIMS MADE I _ 3 AGGREGATE j$ — ,'DEDUCTIBLE 1$ 'RETENTION S i i ` S j WORKERS COMPENSATION V f N'• I , WC STATU- ' OTH-I . i AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY I _ TORY LIMITS I ER 1 j ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNER/EXECUTIVE( ' i ! ,E.L.EACH ACCIDENT. ,-- $ OFFICERIMEMBER EXCLUDED? I (Mandatory in NH) I I E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEF$ _T 1 j If yes,describe under - SPECIAL PROVISIONS i below E.L.DISEASE-POLIC'f UMIT $ OTHER } I I I ! j DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS1 LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT,SPECIAL PROVISIONS Premium and fees are fully earned at inception. Policy does not provide Premises Liability. Certificate holder is listed as an additional insured. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF,'SHEABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION City of Elgin DATE THEREOF,THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 10 DAYS WRITTEN 100 Symphony Way NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL Elgin, IL 60120 IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER,ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 1 Jeff Kieid/NANCY ACORD 25(2009/01) ©1988-2009 ACORD CORPORATION, All rights reserved. INSO25(2o0soi) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD 1 • A • AEROBICS and FITNESS Q ASSOCIATION of AMERICA • F 1 . This is to certify that SYBIL SHORE has achieved AFAA's., Personal Trainer Certification Instructor signature Linda D.Pfeffer,President CI#117-23 Valid thru 06/12/2010 AEROBCS and FITNESS A�/�,I� ASSOCIATION of AMERICA ��\, This is to certify that SYBIL SHORE has achieved AFAA's Weight Training Certification Instructor signature Linda D. Pfeffer,President CI#416-2 Valid thru 06/12/2010 • American Heart Training ,..71 �ct Association Center b �Q Learn and Live TC Address fir, Contact Info IG 1 �(�- A,U PEEL Heartsaver® First Aid HERE Course �^ // �..J/1Q2 Location �ST"�. h�( 1 �' This card certifi s that the above individual has successfully completed the objectives and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA Instructor for Heartsaver First Aid Program. Modules Completed: ®® ®®� - Holder's C 0/ — 2 / -� _ 0/ - 9�/ Signature Issue Date Recommended Renewal Date ©2006 American Heart Assoc tat i Tampering with this card will alter its appearance. 80-1202 Fill in the circles of the modules NOT completed.This card contains unique security features to protect against forgery. 80-1202 R: City of Elgin Agenda Item No. 14 • Op •it�-bw'. .8y December 10, 2009 f E1. TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council _ - - r FROM: Sean R. Stegall, City Manager'----- „!ionar,Le's. and Randy Reopelle, Parks and Recreation Director "l',a,�ton�„"nr,�}�,,�uc:,��,�,v SUBJECT: Service Agreements with Fitness Independent Contractors for 2010 PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with information to consider approval of the service agreements with fitness independent contractors for 2010. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the service agreements with fitness independent contractors who provide group fitness instruction and classes, personal training, and massage therapy at The Centre from January 2010 through December 2010 in the amount of$69,000, as follows: $14,000 Boontiva Troung-Quang $17,000 Sarah Koeckritz $11,000 Sybil Shore $17,000 Danae Molitor $10,000 Dawn Jones BACKGROUND The Centre currently has annual independent contractor service agreements with the fitness independent contractors listed above. The fitness independent contractors provide group fitness instruction and classes, massage therapy, and personal training to participants ages 14 and up. Typically, they teach about 400 classes per year serving 4,800 students. Due to the fact that their individual compensation may exceed the $10,000 procurement.threshold, City Council approval is being sought to enter into this agreement. The agreements cover group fitness programs, massage sessions, and personal training offered during 2010, all of which will be conducted at The Centre. During the term of the agreements, each contractor must maintain current professional certification and insurance coverage with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $1,000,000 per occurrence for Service Agreements with Group Fitness Instructors for 2010 December 10, 2009 Page 2 property damage and name the City of Elgin as an additional insured. Fitness independent contractors will be paid a certain dollar amount per drop-in group fitness class taught. Fitness independent contractors will receive 65% of fees for personal training, 65% of fees for massage therapy sessions, and 65% of fees for pre-registered fitness classes. The City will receive the remaining 35% of fees collected for pre-registered fitness classes, massage therapy sessions and personal training. Copies of the service agreements, which have been drafted by the Legal Department, are attached. COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED None. FINANCIAL IMPACT There are sufficient funds budgeted ($112,000) in the proposed 2010 Recreation Fund budget: account number 296-5052-762.45-99, "Other Miscellaneous Services", Health/Fitness project number HF0001, Personal Training project number HF0002, and Massage Therapy project number HF0006, to pay the cost of fitness independent contractors listed above, estimated to total $69,000. Based on the anticipated 2010 expense the City should net approximately $30,256. The 2009 projected net is $30,256. LEGAL IMPACT ,"None. ALTERNATIVES 1. The City Council may choose to approve the Service Agreements with the Fitness Independent Contractors listed above at The Centre from January 2010 through December 2010 in the amount of$69,000. 2. The City Council may choose not to approve the Service Agreements with the Fitness Independent Contractors listed above at The Centre from January 2010 through December 2010 in the amount of$69,000. Respectfully submitted for Council consideration. mjl attachments OF E40.. City of Elgin Memorandum Date: January 22, 2010 To: Randy Reopelle, Parks and Recreation Director From: Jennifer Quinton, Deputy City Clerk Subject: Resolution No. 10-12, Adopted at the January 13, 2010 Council Meeting Enclosed you will find the agreement listed below. Please retain a copy for your records. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office 847-931-5660 and we will do our best to assist you. Thank you. • Service Agreements with Fitness Independent Contractors