1999-149-RES A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,

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Con!11let for J.1.1 S.rvIce~ CSEC Pepell representatives appointed shall determine the location, fonnat, frequency, and duration of the negotiations, 12.4 If the representatives cannot resolve the dispute within 30 calendar days after the first negotiation meeting, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation by an administrative law judge employed by the State Office of Administrate Hearings (SOAH), as authorized by Chapter 2009 of the Texas Government Code. 12,5 Within 45 calendar days after the effective date of this Contract. the Commission agrees to contract with SOAH to rnecliate any future disputes between the parties described In Article 12.1. Each party agrees to pay one-half the total fee and expenses SOAH charges for conducting a mediation. and the Commission agrees that the RPC'. share of the total is an allowable cost reimbursable to the RPC under this Contract, 12.6 The parties agree to continue performing their duties under this Contract. which are unaffected by the dispute, during the negotiation and mediation proceas. 12.7 If the parties are unable to settle their dispute by mediation, either party may request a contested case hearing. under Section 2260.102 Df the Texas Govemment Code. Art. 13. Miscellaneous Provisions 13.1 The RPC shall work with the Commission, the local governments and PSAPs to develop, maintain and regularly monitor performance of the operation and the provision of 9-1-1 service and to develop and inplement risk assessment processes. . 13.2 As the RPC becomes aware of the need for additional training Dr expertise relating to the planning, development, Implementation or Dperatlon of 9-1-1 service (including addressing or address maintenance activities), by the RPC, the local govemments or PSAPs in their areas, the RPC shall notify the Commission promptly of that need so that all parties may address that need In a timely manner. 13.3 Unless otherwise directed by the Commission, the RPC shall arrange for the performance of an annual financial and compliance audit of funds received and costs reimbursed under the terms of this Contract Including the Texas Uniform Grant Management Standards. The RPIC shall be liable to the Commission for any costs disallowed pursuant to financial *nd compliance audit(s) of funds received under the terms of this Contract. 13.4 Funds reserved by the RPC for the purpose of replacing capital equipment in J accordance with Commission Rule 251.5, Guidelines for 9-1.1 Equipment l Management. Disposition and CaPit8/~ecovery, shall be placed In an interest bearing bank account restricted to the urpose of such funds. Interest revenue generated by such bank accounts shall strictly reserved for the &a1Tl8 purpose. .,.