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Home My WebLink About2013-279 IGA - SOU - Research SVCs INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ON RESEARCH SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the State of Oregon, acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education, on behalf of Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, Oregon, hereinafter referred to as "SOU" and, the City of Ashland, hereinafter referred to "SPONSOR". WHEREAS, SPONSOR desires research services in accordance with the scope of work outlined in Attachment "A" hereto; and WHEREAS, the performance of such research is consistent with, compatible with, and beneficial to the academic and public service mission of SOU as a public institution of higher education and the public interests of the citizens of Ashland; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and conditions contained herein the parties agree as follows; 1. SCOPE OF WORK SOU agrees to perform the research services described in Attachment "A" hereto, under the direction and supervision of Dr. Eva Skuratowicz. After careful review, each party affirms that Attachment "A" accurately details (1) the work products to be delivered at or before conclusion of the scope of work described in Attachment "A"; (2) the final completion or delivery deadline(s); and (3) any interim progress reporting or product or service stages required. II. AGREEMENT PERIOD This Agreement shall become effective on the date of last signature and shall be completed by the date of November 8, 2013, unless subsequent time extension, supplement, addendum, continuation, or renewal is mutually agreed upon in writing between the parties. ~~aa III. COMPENSATION N Q S Lt1~ SPONSOR agrees to pay SOU for services performed under this Agreement in the amount of i The SPONSOR's payment to SOU shall be received within 30 days of the deadline(s) set forth iR Attachment "A". All payment(s) shall be sent to the following address: (l``yn/C/~"~ i(~ SOU Business Services VI Business Services, Accounts Receivable Attn: Steve Larvick 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520 IV. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS SOU will provide the final report on or before November 8, 2013 unless an extension is agreed upon by both parties. V. CONFIDENTIALITY To the extent permitted by the Oregon Public Records Law, SOU agrees to keep confidential any and all SPONSOR propriety information supplied to it by SPONSOR during the course of research performed by SOU, and such information will not be included in any published material without prior approval of SPONSOR. VI. EQUIPMENT All equipment purchased under this Agreement becomes the property of SOU unless the parties subsequently agree otherwise in writing. VII. INDEMNIFICATION To the extent permitted by Article XI, Section 7 of the Oregon Constitution, and by the Oregon Tort Claims Act, SOU agrees to save, defend, and indemnify SPONSOR and its elected officers, employees and agents from any liability for damage to life or property and any claims arising from SOU's actions under this Agreement, provided, however, SOU shall not be required to indemnify SPONSOR from any such liability or claims arising out the wrongful acts of elected officers, employees or agents of SPONSOR. To the extent permitted by Article Xl, Section 7 of the Oregon Constitution, and by the Oregon Tort Claims Act, SPONSOR agrees to indemnify the State of Oregon, acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education, on behalf of Southern Oregon University and their officers, members, and employees for any damages or claims arising out of the actions of the SPONSOR and its officers, employees, and agents. to save, defend, and indemnify SOU and its officers, members, employees and agents from any liability for damage to life or property and any claims arising from SPONSOR'S's actions under this Agreement, provided, however, SPONSOR shall not be required to indemnify SOU from any such liability or claims arising out the wrongful acts of officers, members, employees or agents of SOU. VIII. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS SOU agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in its performance of the work required by this Agreement. IX. ASSIGNMENT Neither party shall assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement, nor assign any claims for money due or to become due during this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the other party. X. PATENTS, INVENTIONS, AND COPYRIGHTS SOU agrees to take appropriate steps to cause all personnel assigned to the project under this Agreement to disclose any and all inventions, improvements, and publication materials conceived or reduced to practice in the performance of the research and services and relating to the subject matter thereof, in the form of patent memoranda descriptive of such inventions and discoveries and containing adequate information necessary for the filing of patent and/or copyright applications. The State Board of Higher Education, on behalf of SOU, shall retain all right, title, and interest to such inventions, patents, and copyrights, which it may file at its election. The State Board, on behalf of SOU, may determine to negotiate to share patents, and royalties with SPONSOR, in consideration of extent of SPONSOR's support of the project. SPONSOR shall request such consideration in writing to SOU within thirty (30) days following notification by SOU of the invention, discovery, or publication materials. Upon such filing, the parties agree to complete negotiations of terms and conditions of patent, copyright, and royalty within six months from date of SPONSOR's request. SPONSOR and SOU agree to negotiate said terms and conditions in good faith. XI. PUBLICATIONS Prior to public release of any publication concerning the research services provided pursuant to this Agreement, each party agrees to provide the other party an opportunity to propose corrections and clarifications. XII. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated at any time by the mutual agreement of both parties. Also, one party may terminate this agreement upon written notice to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to the intended date of termination. However, such early termination shall not nullify obligations already incurred for performance prior to the date of termination. THIS AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNDERSTANDINGS, AGREEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, NOTSPECIFIED HEREIN REGARDING THIS AGREEMENT. NO AMENDMENT, CONSENT, OR WAIVER OF TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BIND EITHER PARTY UNLESS IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY ALL PARTIES. ANY SUCH AMENDMENT, CONSENT, OR WAIVER SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THE SPECIFIC INSTANCE AND FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE GIVEN. BY THE SIGNATURE BELOW OF ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE AGREEMENT AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year of the latest date appearing with the signatures below. SPONSOR SOU CITY OF ASHLAND, STATE OF OREGON ACTING BY AND EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF SOUTHERN =ministrat6r, PORATION THROUGH THE STATE BOARD OF HIGHER OREGON UNIVERSITY land P President for Finan ce and Administration Southern Oregon University N (3 9-/i-/ 3 Date Date csa ~o•n. Q'0%)Lewe~- Scope of Work for Ashland Road Diet Public Opinion Survey Resident Survey The Southern Oregon University Research Center (SOURCE) will assess Ashland residents' attitudes towards and experiences with the recently reconfigured North Main Street (Road Diet). SOURCE will review the literature on similar research and construct a short questionnaire that will be sent out to a randomly picked sample of 1,000 Ashland residents. Random selection should result in a non-biased sample. The questionnaires will not include any identifying information so that an individual's name will never be connected with their responses. We will strive for a 45% response rate to enable statistical significance. Data from the questionnaires will be entered into a statistical software program, the data will be analyzed, and SOURCE research faculty will summarize the aggregate results in a written report. The City of Ashland will acquire up-to-date addresses for city residents, and provide them to SOURCE for random selection. SOURCE will use a three-step process to increase responses, and all mailing will be done using the SOU bulk mailing rate: 1. Mail out the 1,000 questionnaires with cover letters 2. Follow the questionnaire mailing by mailing out a reminder postcard to all 1,000 respondents 3. Send out a second mailing of the questionnaires The research team will consist of Dr. Eva Skuratowicz, Dr. Karen Miller-Loessi, a senior student research assistant and two student research assistants. Business Survey In order to ascertain the impact of the Road Diet on Ashland businesses, SOURCE will provide data from an interviewer-administered questionnaire. A second budget is included here for a business survey. A mailed-out questionnaire for businesses has a number of complications, which can be avoided by phone-based short interviews. SOURCE will review the literature on similar research and construct a short questionnaire that targets the specific ways that the Road Diet affects local businesses. The City of Ashland will provide a list of Ashland businesses and their phone numbers, and if available, include the type and size of the businesses. SOURCE will stratify the businesses by both size and type and, within those categories, randomly pick a total sample of 50 businesses. A stratified random sample would increase the likelihood of a representative response rate. We will then call the businesses and administer the questionnaire. The business respondents will be assured confidentiality; while the phone interviewer will know the name of the business, the business name or respondent's name will never be included on any report or in any information provided by SOURCE. Once the interviews are completed, data from the questionnaires will be entered into a statistical software program, the data will be analyzed and SOURCE research faculty will summarize the aggregate findings in a written report. Prepared by: Eva Skuratowicz, Ph.D. Director Southern Oregon University Research Center skuratoe(a sou.edu 541-552-6278 ROAD DIET `BUDGET FOR RESIDENT SURVEY ' ~ - Frinting_ SW#iing - surve , enve o es, ustness rep enve o es, a e s an reminder postcard I Other printing, an report min If Mailing Hostage costs or u mat -ou an trs c ass re urn o surve an rem to er pos car s a or os s Review literature, construct surve , se -u a a ase, process mat in s, a a en , a a ana is, prepare repo tree or entor Research ssocta e $j, tuu.uu; t Labor oal %h Zb.uui. 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