Community Development Plan

Community Development Plan

Lead Organization:    Address:

Development Partner:    Address:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Lead Organization seeks to implement community improvement, revitalization, and social infrastructure initiatives within a defined project area identified as Project Name: (the "Project"), and has prepared this Community Development Plan describing the actions, responsibilities and funding required to carry out the Project.

WHEREAS, Development Partner possesses the requisite funding, technical expertise, or administrative capacity and has agreed to cooperate with Lead Organization to implement the Project pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Plan.

WHEREAS, the parties intend that the Project be carried out in a manner that complies with applicable laws, protects public interest, and establishes measurable performance objectives, reporting obligations, and remedies for nonperformance.

Scope of Work

The parties agree that the Scope of Work describing tasks, deliverables, methodologies, community engagement activities, and timelines for the Project is as follows. The Lead Organization shall perform the work described below unless otherwise specified:

Milestones and Timeline

The parties agree to the following milestones. Each milestone shall include a deliverable, a target completion date, and the responsible party.

Target Date:    Responsible Party:

Target Date:    Responsible Party:

Budget and Payment Terms

The Development Partner shall provide funding and/or payment for the Project in accordance with the budget and schedule below. All payments are subject to the invoicing and documentation requirements set forth herein.

Payments shall be made within days of receipt of a properly documented invoice. Late payments shall accrue interest at the rate of per month, or the highest rate permitted by law, whichever is less.

Reporting and Monitoring

Lead Organization shall provide periodic reports documenting progress against milestones, expenditures, and outcome measures. Reporting frequency and required content are set out below.

Term and Termination

This Community Development Plan shall commence on and shall terminate on unless earlier terminated as provided in this section.

Either party may terminate this Plan for convenience upon written notice to the other party delivered at least days prior to the effective date of termination. Either party may terminate for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after written notice, or within such longer period as the non-breaching party may specify.

Upon termination for any reason, Lead Organization shall submit a final accounting and deliver all work completed to date. Development Partner shall pay for undisputed services performed and documented prior to the effective date of termination in accordance with the Payment Terms.

Confidentiality

Each party shall hold in confidence and shall not disclose to any third party any Confidential Information (including financial data, personal information, proprietary methods, or deliberative materials) disclosed by the other party in connection with this Plan, except as required by law or court order, or as reasonably necessary to perform the obligations under this Plan. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this Plan for a period of years.

Permits, Compliance and Representations

Lead Organization represents that it will obtain and maintain all permits, approvals and consents required for the performance of the Scope of Work and that all activities conducted under this Plan will comply with applicable laws and regulations. Development Partner represents that it has authority to enter into this Plan and to provide the funds or services described herein.

Amendments

This Plan may be amended only by a written instrument signed by authorized representatives of both parties. No oral modification will be effective. Any amendment that affects funding, scope, or the Project schedule shall be documented in an addendum identifying changes to the budget, scope, and timeline.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Plan shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law principles. The parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiations; if unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to mediation before pursuing litigation.

Entire Agreement

This Plan, including any attachments or addenda executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations and agreements, whether written or oral.

Notices

Notices required or permitted under this Plan shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth at the beginning of this Plan or to such other address as a party may designate by written notice. Notices shall be deemed given upon personal delivery, five (5) days after deposit in the mail if mailed by certified mail, or upon receipt if sent by recognized courier.

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