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CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL SERVICES This Agreement for Building Official Services ("Agreement") is entered into on this day of October, 2024) by and between the City of Ramsey, a Minnesota municipality, 7550 Sunwood Dr. NW, Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 ("Jurisdiction") and Rum River Ventures, LLC DBA Rum River Consultants, a Minnesota limited liability company, 23306 Cree Street NW, Suite 103, St. Francis, Minnesota 55070 ("Contractor"). The Jurisdiction and the Contractor may hereinafter be referred to separately as a "party" or collectively as the "parties." RECITALS WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction needs professional services to fulfill the needs of their building inspection services pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 326B.133; and WHEREAS, the Contractor has substantial experience as a Building Official and providing building department services implementing the State Building Code and is otherwise qualified to assist the Jurisdiction on an as needed basis for the same; and WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction desires to contract with the Contractor to provide Building Official consultation and to provide building inspection services for the Jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Contractor is engaged in an independent business and has complied with all federal, state, and local laws regarding business permits and licensing of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the tasks as set forth in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Contractor is an independent contractor and may be engaged to perform the same or similar activities for other municipalities during the Term of this Agreement and the Contractor shall not work solely on behalf of the Jurisdiction. NOW, THEREFORE, for the reasons set forth above, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made herein, it is agreed as follows: 1. Services. The Contractor shall provide services to the Jurisdiction on an as requested basis beginning on the 9th day of October 2024 for the prices set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Services"). The Contractor shall perform the Services in the capacity of a Certified Building Official, at the direction of the Community Development Director and/or City Administrator, under Minn. Stat. §326B.133, in accordance with the Minnesota State Building Code, applicable Jurisdiction Ordinances, and applicable Minnesota law. The Jurisdiction understands that all transportation expenses incurred while performing the Services shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor reserves the right to change the prices and services offered in Exhibit A. The Contractor shall provide the Jurisdiction sixty (60) days written notice in advance of any such proposed changes. 1