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LICENSE AGREEMENT 
FOR 
USE OF REAL PROPERTY 
BETWEEN  
MARICOPA COUNTY 
AND 
PORTABLE PRACTICAL EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION, INC. 
 
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as “Agreement” is made and effective as 
of the last date signed below, by and between Portable Practical Educational Preparation, Inc., 
an Arizona non-profit corporation with an address of 802 East 46th Street, Tucson, Arizona 85713, 
hereafter is referred to as “Licensee” and Maricopa County, a political subdivision of the State of 
Arizona, with an address of 301 W. Jefferson Street, 10th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003, hereinafter 
referred to as “Licensor”. Licensee and Licensor shall collectively be referred to as the “Parties” 
and individually as “Party”. 
 
RECITALS 
 
WHEREAS, Licensor operates two comprehensive One-Stop Career Centers: East Valley 
One Stop Career Center located at 735 North Gilbert Road, Suite 134, Gilbert, Arizona 85234 
(“Facility 2”) and West Valley One Stop Career Center located at 4425 West Olive Avenue, 
Glendale, Arizona (“Facility 3”). For the purposes of this agreement, Facility 3 is the only facility 
PPEP will be located and shall be referred to herein as the “Facility”; and 
 
WHEREAS, Licensee is requesting access to the Facility and use of 126 square feet of 
allocated space in Facility 3, as depicted on Exhibit 1, attached hereto and made a part hereof, (, 
the “Premises”). Licensee shall utilize the Premises to provide case management services to 
Licensee’s clients (the “Permitted Use”). The Licensee shall have access to the Premises as 
defined on Exhibit 1, break rooms, restrooms, meeting rooms with pre-scheduled arrangements 
and other common areas (the “Common Area”); and 
 
WHEREAS, Licensee shall reimburse Licensor for base rent (“Base Rent”) and pro-rata 
operations costs of the Facility (“Shared Facility Operation Costs”) by paying for Licensee’s 
Premises and Common Area, as hereinafter defined; and   
 
WHEREAS, Licensee shall pay on a monthly basis, in arrears, the Base Rent and the 
Shared Facility Operation Costs.; and 
 
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into this Agreement authorizing Licensee to enter 
into the Facility and use the Premises;  
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the following mutual covenants and other good and 
valuable consideration, the sufficiency and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the 
Parties agree as follows:

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LICENSE AGREEMENT 
 
1.0 
Recitals. The Recitals, by this reference, are hereby incorporated into this Agreement.  
 
2.0 
Facilities. The Maricopa County One-Stop Career Centers provide employment-related 
services to job-seekers, youth and employers in Maricopa County. The Facilities house 
several partner agencies that help to facilitate an integrated one-stop service delivery 
system for Maricopa County residents. 
 
2.1 
Facility 3 – West Valley One-Stop Career Center total space is 26,290 sq. ft. of 
which 13,676 sq. ft. is utilized for workspace by staff and 12,614 sq. ft. is 
designated as Common Area, as depicted on Exhibit 3, attached hereto and made 
a part of. 
 
 
3.0 
License. Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a revocable license to enter the Facility and 
use the Premises for the Permitted Use during normal business hours; Monday through 
Friday (excluding Holidays as listed in Exhibit 2) 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 
 
4.0 
Term. After executed by both Parties, this term of this Agreement will commence 
December 1, 2020 and end on June 30, 2022. The Agreement may be extended for five 
(5) additional one (1) year terms. 
 
4.1 
The Parties have the option to renew the term of this Agreement, provided that 
Licensee is in full compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement. 
Licensee shall provide written notification to Licensor at least sixty (60) days prior 
to the expiration of the Agreement of its desire to renew the Agreement. 
 
4.2 
The Agreement shall be renewed upon mutual agreement by both Parties in 
writing. Any renewal of this Agreement shall be on the same terms, covenants and 
conditions contained in this Agreement unless the Parties otherwise agree in 
writing.  
 
5.0 
Amendments or Modifications. This Agreement may be amended or modified at any 
time by mutual written agreement of the Parties. 
  
6.0 
Termination & Revocation.  
 
6.1 
Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving the other Party at 
least thirty (30) calendar days, prior notice in writing. The notice shall be given by 
personal delivery or by certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, 
to the persons at the addresses set forth in this Agreement. 
 
6.2 
This Agreement may be terminated by Licensor at the end of any fiscal year for non-
availability of funds. County and State fiscal year end June 30, Federal fiscal year 
ends September 30. 
 
6.3 
This Agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the Parties 
specifying the termination date therein. 
 
6.4 
In the event of termination of the Agreement by either Party, such termination shall 
not affect the obligation of the Parties to indemnify the other Party or the terminating

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Party arising from the other Party’s performance of this Agreement and for which 
the other Party would otherwise be liable under this Agreement. To the extent such 
indemnification is excluded by A.R.S. §41-621, et seq. or an obligation is 
unauthorized under A.R.S. §35-154, the provisions of this paragraph shall not 
apply.  
 
6.5 
The Licensor may terminate this Agreement if Licensee fails to pay any charge 
when due or fails to perform or observe any other material term or condition of the 
Agreement, and such failure continues for more than ten (10) days after receipt of 
written notice of such failure from Licensor, or if the Licensee becomes insolvent or 
generally fails to pay its debts as they become due. 
 
6.6 
Notice is given that pursuant to A.R.S. §38-511, Licensor may cancel this 
Agreement without penalty or further obligation within three years after execution of 
the Agreement, if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, 
securing, drafting or creating the Agreement on behalf of the Party  is at any time 
while the Agreement or any extension of the Agreement is in effect, an employee 
or agent of the other Party to the Agreement in any capacity or consultant to the 
other Party of the Agreement with respect to the subject matter of the Agreement.  
Additionally, pursuant to A.R.S §38-511 the Licensor may recoup any fee or 
commission paid or due to any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, 
securing, drafting or creating the Agreement on behalf of the Licensor from any 
other party to the Agreement arising as the result of the Agreement. 
 
7.0 
Severability. Any provision of this Agreement which is determined to be invalid, void or 
illegal shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate any other provision hereof, and remaining 
provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
8.0 
Separate Operations. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to establish an 
employment, agency, partnership, joint venture or other relationship between the Parties. 
Neither Party shall be liable or responsible for the acts, errors or omissions of the other 
Party. Neither Party shall have authority to bind the other Party to any contract, debt or 
liability. Neither Party shall be liable for the separate debts, liabilities, nor obligations 
incurred by the other Party, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. 
 
9.0 
Licensee Responsibilities. Licensee is responsible for keeping areas it uses and utilized 
by its agents, employees, clients within the Facility and Premises neat, clean, free of clutter 
and of a professional appearance.  
 
9.1 
Licensee shall ensure that all trash and recycling is placed in the proper 
receptacle(s). 
 
9.2 
Licensee shall ensure that all clients/participants adhere to these rules.  
 
9.3 
Licensee shall leave the Facility and Premises in as good condition as when 
received. 
 
9.4 
Licensee is responsible for notifying Licensor of any damages to the Facility and 
Premises caused by Licensee, its officials, agents, employees, officers, vendors, 
clients or invitees within five (5) days. Licensor will make arrangements to make 
such repair or replace damaged property at Licensee’s cost, and Licensee shall, 
upon demand by Licensor, reimburse Licensor for Licensor’s reasonable costs and 
expenses connected therewith.

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9.5 
Immediately upon the expiration, completion or termination of this Agreement, 
Licensee shall remove its personal property from the Facility and Premises unless 
previous arrangements have been made with Licensor. Licensee hereby 
acknowledges that Licensor shall not be responsible for Licensee’s personal 
property that remains on the Facility and Premises after the completion or 
termination of this Agreement and that Licensor may dispose of said personal 
property at its discretion. 
 
9.6 
All Licensees’ staff shall, at all times, be members in good standing with all required 
licensing bodies. They shall possess full, complete and current professional 
credentials as may be lawfully required to perform the Permitted Use and duties 
required by Licensor. Licensee shall comply with any and all federal, state and 
local laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, rules and/or regulations that apply to the 
operation of its business and its use of the Facility and Premises. 
 
9.7 
Licensee’s staff shall not access the Facility and Premises outside of normal 
business hours unless otherwise agreed to in writing with Licensor. 
 
10.0 
Licensor Responsibilities. Licensor is responsible for ensuring interior janitorial services 
and exterior ground maintenance are performed and that the heating and air conditioning 
equipment and the plumbing and electrical systems are maintained and in good working 
order. Licensor shall provide heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), electricity, water 
for reasonable and normal drinking and lavatory use. Licensor has the right to determine 
what equipment or personal property may be brought onto the Facility and Premises. All 
or any equipment or personal property of Licensee shall be removed with at least thirty 
(30) business days’ notice from the Facility and Premises at the direction of Licensor. 
Licensor is not responsible for any property of Licensee or of any other individual or entity 
on the Facility or Premises in connection with this Agreement. Licensor has no liability for 
the destruction, theft, vandalism, or other loss or damage of any such property. 
 
11.0 
Space & Costs Allocation. In accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity 
Act (WIOA) 29 U.S.C. §3101 et seq., the Parties agree that the costs associated with the 
operation of the Facility are allocated among the One-Stop partners located in the Facility, 
including Licensee. The Parties agree that the space allocation identified in this 
Agreement will be reviewed no less than every quarter to ensure accuracy of associated 
costs. If changes to cost allocations are found during such review processes, the 
appropriate adjustments will be made to monthly invoices. If necessary, an Amendment 
to this Agreement will be processed as identified in section 5.0 of this Agreement  
 
12.0 
Facility Work Space and Common Area. The Facility spaces are: 
 
 
12.1 
Licensor Facility 3 – total space of 26,290 square feet. 
12.1.1 Work Space area is 13,676 square feet and  
12.1.2 Common Area space is 12,614 square feet 
 
12.2 
Licensee Facility 3 – total space of 126 square feet (0.48% of facility) (Exhibit 4) 
12.3.1 Work Space is 66 square feet and  
12.3.2 Common Area space is 60 square feet

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13.0 
Shared Facility Operation Costs. Operation costs include the following items as 
depicted on Exhibit 3, attached hereto and made a part hereof: 
 
13.1 
Facilities Base Rent; 
 
13.2 
Pro Rata Shared Facility Operation Costs are subject to fluctuate on a monthly 
basis and may increase or decrease depending on use: 
13.2.1 Rental Taxes 
13.2.2 Common Area Maintenance Costs 
13.2.3 Printer/Copier charges (located in Common Areas) 
13.2.4 Security Services 
13.2.5 Copier/Printer Paper for copiers and printers located in Common Areas 
13.2.6 Janitorial Services 
13.2.7 Utilities 
13.2.8 Repairs & Maintenance 
 
14.0 
Payment Requirements. Licensee shall pay Licensor on a monthly basis Base Rent and 
pro-rata Shared Facility Operation Costs.  
 
14.1 
Invoices shall be sent to Licensee’s point of contact as listed in “Notice” section of 
this Agreement by the 15th day of the month.  
 
14.2 
Licensee shall remit payment within 30 calendar days of receipt of invoice. The 
payment shall be submitted to Licensor’s point of contact as listed in the “Notice” 
section of this Agreement. 
 
15.0 
Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, and except for the willful 
misconduct of County, Licensee, its employees, agents, invitees and contractors shall 
defend, hold harmless and indemnify County, its successors and assigns, and all of its 
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, from and against any and all damages, 
claims, losses, liabilities, actions or expenses (including, but not limited to attorneys’ fees, 
expert witness fees, court costs, and attorneys’ fees and costs of appellate proceedings) 
(collectively “claims”) relating to, arising out of or alleged to have resulted from this 
Agreement. The Licensee’s duty to defend, hold harmless and indemnify County pursuant 
to this section shall arise in connection with any claim, damage, loss or expense that is 
attributable or alleged to be attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, including death, 
or to injury to, impairment, or destruction of property, including but not limited to personal 
property belonging to Licensee and its employees, agents, invitees and contractors arising 
from or related to this Agreement, including claims resulting in whole or in part from the 
acts, errors, mistakes, omissions, work or services of the Licensee or anyone for whose 
acts the licensee may be legally liable.  The Licensee shall pay for primary loss 
investigation and defense and judgment costs where this indemnification applies. 
Licensee’s obligations under this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination 
of this Agreement and the amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth 
herein shall in no way be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity in this paragraph.   
 
16.0 
Insurance. Unless self-insured, without limiting any liabilities or any other obligations of 
Licensee, Licensee shall provide and maintain, with forms and insurers acceptable to 
Licensor (a company or companies duly licensed by the State of Arizona or authorized to 
do business in the State of Arizona, and possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. Rating of A6 
or higher), and maintain in full force and effect until the expiration or termination of this 
Agreement, the minimum insurance types and coverages, as follows:

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16.1 
Commercial General Liability insurance and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella 
insurance, with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 for each occurrence, $4,000,000 
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate, and $4,000,000 General Aggregate 
Limit.  The policy shall include coverage for premises liability, bodily injury, broad 
form property damage, fire legal liability, personal injury, products and completed 
operations and blanket contractual coverage, and shall not contain any provision 
which would serve to limit third party action over claims.   
 
16.2 
Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance and, if necessary, 
Commercial Umbrella insurance, with a combined single limit for bodily injury and 
property damage of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence with respect to any 
Licensee vehicles, whether owned, hired, and non-owned, assigned to or used in 
performance of the Permitted Use. 
 
 
16.3 
Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by federal and 
state statutes having jurisdiction of Licensee’s employees engaged in the 
performance of the work or services associated with the Permitted use; and 
Employer’s Liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 for each accident, 
$1,000,000 disease for each employee, and $1,000,000 disease policy limit.   
 
 
16.4 
The policies required by Sections A and B above shall be endorsed to include 
Licensor, members of its governing bodies, its officers, agents and employees as 
additional insureds and shall stipulate that the insurance afforded for Licensor, 
members of its governing bodies, its officers, agents and employees shall be primary 
insurance and that any insurance carried by Licensor, members of its governing 
bodies, its officers, agents or employees shall be excess and not contributory 
insurance. 
 
16.5 
Licensee, and its contractors shall waive their rights of recovery and require its 
insurers providing the required coverages to waive all rights of subrogation against 
Licensor and members of its governing bodies, its officers, agents and employees for 
matters arising out of this Agreement. 
 
16.6 
Upon execution of this Agreement, Licensee shall furnish Licensor with Certificates 
of Insurance as evidence that policies providing the required coverages, conditions 
and limits are in full force and effect. If the Licensee fails to furnish the certificates, 
Licensor reserves the right to request and to receive, within ten (10) working days, 
certified copies of any or all of the herein required insurance policies and/or 
endorsements. Such certificates shall identify this Agreement number and title. 
Such certificates shall provide that not less than thirty (30) days advance notice of 
cancellation, termination, or alteration shall be sent directly to Licensor at the address 
set forth in Section 18 of this Agreement. 
 
16.7 
In the event any insurance policies required by this Agreement are written on a 
“claims made” basis, coverage shall extend for two (2) years past expiration or 
termination of this Agreement as evidenced by annual Certificates of Insurance.   
16.7.1 The insurance policies may provide coverages that include 
deductibles or self-insured retentions.  Licensee shall be solely 
responsible for deductibles and/or self-insured retentions, and the 
County, at its option, may require Licensee to secure the payment

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of such deductibles or self-insured retentions by a surety bond or 
an irrevocable and unconditional letter of credit. 
 
17.0 
Background Checks. Licensee shall ensure that all program staff located in the Facilities, 
obtain a state and federal criminal records’ check pursuant to section A.R.S. § 41-1750 
and Public Law 92-544, before being assigned to work in the Facilities. Licensee shall 
provide written confirmation that all program staff have completed the criminal records 
check. Written confirmation shall be provided within 15 days of execution of this 
Agreement and within 15 days of hiring of any new staff. Confirmation shall be provided 
to the Maricopa County Human Services Department Workforce Development Division 
Contract Unit. 
 
18.0 
Fingerprinting. Licensee shall ensure that all program staff located in the Facilities obtain 
fingerprint clearance cards. Licensee shall confirm that all program staff have completed 
the fingerprint clearance. Licensee shall provide to the Maricopa County Human Services 
Workforce Development Division Contract Unit the names of staff that perform work in the 
Facilities and confirmation of fingerprint clearance and confirmation of background check 
as provided for in Section 17.0 above, via email, to the following email address: 
 
HSDContracts@Maricopa.gov 
 
19.0 
Permits. Licensee shall maintain all applicable permits and licenses for its business 
operations.  
 
Licensee is an independent contractor in the performance of the work and the provision 
of Permitted Use under this Agreement and is not to be considered an officer, employee 
or agent of Licensor. 
 
20.0 
Compliance with Applicable Laws. Licensee shall comply with all applicable laws, 
ordinances, Executive Orders, rules, regulations, standards, and codes of the Federal, 
State, and Local governments whether or not specifically referenced herein. Specifically, 
the following apply: 
 
20.1 
Unless exempt under Federal law, Licensee shall comply with Title VII of the Civil 
Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and 
State Executive Order No. 75-5, as updated in State Executive Order No. 2009-
09, which mandates that all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, 
national origin, or political affiliation, shall have equal access to employment 
opportunities. Licensee shall comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as 
amended, which prohibits discrimination in the employment of qualified persons 
because of physical or mental disability. Licensee shall comply with the 
requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended. 
 
20.2 
Licensee shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits 
the denial of benefits of, or participation in, contract services on the basis of race, 
color, or national origin. Licensee shall comply with the requirements of Section 
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which prohibits discrimination 
on the basis of disability, in delivering contract services; and with Title II of the 
Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Arizona Disability Act, which prohibits 
discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disabilities in the provision of 
contract programs, services, and activities.

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20.3 
Licensee shall not discriminate upon the basis of race, color, creed, religion, 
ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, 
age, marital status or status with regard to the benefits of, or participation in, or 
use of the programs, services, and activities. 
 
20.4 
Licensee shall comply with Section 188 and 29 CFR Part 38 of the Workforce 
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis 
of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, child birth or related medical 
condition, sex stereotyping, transgender status (gender expression and gender 
identity)), national origin (including Limited English Proficiency (LEP), age, 
disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted 
immigrant authorized to work in the United States, and participation in any WIOA 
Title 1 financially assisted program or activity; 
 
20.5 
Licensee warrants compliance with A.R.S. § 41-4401 and further acknowledges 
that: 
20.5.1 Its subcontractors, if any, warrant their compliance with all federal 
immigration laws and regulations that relate to their employees and their 
compliance with A.R.S. § 23-214, subsection A; 
 
20.5.2 A breach of a warranty under sections listed above shall be deemed a 
material breach of this Agreement that is subject to penalties up to and 
including termination of the Agreement. 
 
20.6 
Licensee shall comply with the Buy-American Act– as stated in sec, 502 of WIOA. 
All funds authorized in Title 1 of WIOA and Wagner-Peyser Act must be expended 
in compliance with Sections 8301 through 8301-8305 of the Buy American Act (41 
U.S.C. 8301-83050). 
 
21.0 
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension Ineligibility and Voluntary 
Exclusion. 
Licensee certifies to the best of their knowledge and belief, that they and their directors, 
officers and agents: 
 
21.1 
Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared 
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal 
department or agency; 
 
21.2 
Have not within a three-year period been convicted of or had a civil judgment 
rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection 
with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) 
transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State 
antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, 
falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen 
property; 
 
21.3 
Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a 
governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the 
offenses enumerated in the paragraphs above;  
 
21.4 
Have not within a three-year period had one or more public transactions (Federal, 
State, or local) terminated for cause or default.

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22.0 
Disability Requirements. Licensee agrees that any electronic or information technology 
offered under this Agreement shall comply with A.R.S. §§41-2531 and 2532 and Section 
508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that employees and members of the 
public shall have access to and use of information technology that is comparable to the 
access and use by employees and members of the public who are not individuals with 
disabilities. 
 
23.0 
Clean Air Act & Clean Water Act. Licensee must comply with all applicable standards, 
orders, and requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 
1857(h), section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368) Executive Order 11738, 
and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR part 15). 
 
24.0 
Drug-Free Workplace Act. Licensee shall comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 
1988 (Public Law 100-690). 
 
25.0 
Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke. Licensee shall comply with 
Public Law 103-227, Part C. 
 
26.0 
Agreement as License. This Agreement shall be construed as a mere license between 
Licensor and Licensee authorizing Licensee access to the Facilities and use of the 
Premises. This Agreement shall not be construed as a lease, sublease or rental 
agreement. It is understood and agreed that Licensee has no interest or real property 
interest whatsoever in the Premises or the Facilities. Licensor may move Licensee within 
the Premises to another location within the Facilities at the sole discretion of Licensor with 
30 days advance notice to Licensee. 
 
27.0 
No Assignment. This Agreement is personal to Licensee and Licensee may not assign 
this Agreement or any right thereunder nor give any security interest therein or in any 
rights thereunder nor may this Agreement be assigned by operation of law. Any 
assignment of this Agreement or rights thereunder by Agreement or by operation of law  
or the giving of any security interest therein shall at Licensor’s option constitute a breach 
of this Agreement and this Agreement shall be void. 
 
28.0 
Binding License. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the 
respective Parties, their successors, personal representatives and assigns, and shall be 
governed by and constructed under the laws of the State of Arizona. 
 
29.0 
Entire License. This Agreement, together with any supplemental provisions attached 
hereto, constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties and sets forth all of the 
covenants, promises, agreements, conditions and understandings between Licensor and 
Licensee, and there are no covenants promises, agreements, conditions or 
understandings, either oral or written, between Licensor and Licensee other than as set 
forth herein, and those agreements that are executed contemporaneously herewith. This 
Agreement shall be construed as a whole and in accordance with its fair meaning and 
without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring construction against the Party 
drafting this Agreement. This Agreement cannot be modified or changed except by a 
written instrument executed by Licensor and Licensee. Licensor and Licensee have 
reviewed this Agreement and have had the opportunity to have it reviewed by legal 
counsel. 
 
30.0 
Employment Disclaimer.  This Agreement is not intended to constitute, create, give rise 
to, or otherwise recognize a joint venture Agreement, partnership or other formal business 
association or organization of any kind, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be

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only those expressly set forth in this Agreement. Licensee acknowledges that no individual 
performing work in the Facilities, under this Agreement on behalf of Licensee is to be 
considered a Licensor employee, and that no rights of Licensor civil service, Licensor 
retirement, or Licensor personnel rules shall accrue to such individual. Licensee shall have 
total responsibility for all salaries, wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, workman's 
compensation, occupational disease compensation, unemployment compensation, other 
employee benefits, and all taxes and premiums appurtenant thereto concerning such 
individuals and shall save and hold the Licensor harmless with respect thereto. 
 
31.0 
No Partnership. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any partnership, joint 
venture or other arrangement between Licensor and Licensee. Except and expressly 
provided herein, no term or provision of this Agreement is intended or shall be for the 
benefit of any person or entity not a Party hereto, and no such other person or entity shall 
have any right or cause of action hereunder. 
 
32.0 
Arizona Law. The proper venue for any proceeding at law or in equity or under the 
provisions for arbitration shall be Maricopa County, Arizona. This Agreement shall be 
construed under the laws of Arizona. 
 
33.0 
No Waiver. Waiver of any breach of any term, conditions or covenant herein contained 
shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of any term, covenant or 
condition herein. 
 
34.0 
Authorization. Any corporation or other person, firm, partnership or entity represents and 
warrants that that the person executing this Agreement is duly authorized to execute and 
deliver this Agreement on behalf of said corporation, person, firm, partnership or other 
entity and that this Agreement is binding on said entity in accordance with its terms. No 
later than the date of full execution of this Agreement, any individual executing this 
Agreement on behalf of Licensee shall provide documentation that he/she is duly 
authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said corporation, person, 
firm, partnership or other entity and this Agreement is binding on said entity in accordance 
with its terms. 
 
35.0 
Invalidity. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement is held by a 
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the 
provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, 
impaired or invalidated. 
 
36.0 
References. Sections and other headings contained in this Agreement are for reference 
purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this 
Agreement. 
 
37.0 
Arbitration:  The Parties to this agreement agree to resolve all disputes arising out of or 
relating to this agreement through arbitration, after exhausting applicable administrative 
review, to the extent required by A.R.S.§§ 12-1518(B) and 12-133, except as may be 
required by other applicable statutes. 
 
38.0 
Audit: All records shall be subject to inspection and audit by the State at reasonable times.  
Upon request, the Parties shall produce any or all such records. 
 
39.0 
Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of 
which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the 
same instrument.

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40.0 
Notices. All notices shall be in writing and hand delivered or sent via US Certified Mail, 
return receipt requested to: 
Licensor: 
 
Maricopa County Human Services Department 
Workforce Development Division 
Attention: Thomas Colombo, Assistant Director 
234 N. Central Avenue, Suite 3000 
Phoenix, AZ 85004 
602-372-2733 
With a copy to: 
Maricopa County Real Estate Dept. 
Attention: Director 
2801 W. Durango Street 
Phoenix, AZ 85009  
 
Licensee:  
Portable Practical Educational Preparation, Inc. 
802 East 46th Street 
Tucson, Arizona 85713 
jarnold@ppep.org 
 
Payments shall  
be submitted to:  
Maricopa County Human Services 
Attention: Finance Division 
234 N Central Avenue Suite 3000 
Phoenix, AZ 85004. 
 
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties enter into this Agreement. 
 
 
 
LICENSOR: 
LICENSEE: 
Maricopa County 
Portable Practical Educational Preparation, 
Inc. 
 
 
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Clint HIckman, Chairman of the Board 
 
John Arnold, Chief Executive Officer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: ______________________________ 
 
 
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Clerk of the Board 
 
 
Date 
 
APPROVED as to FORM: 
 
 
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Deputy County Attorney 
 
Date

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EXHIBIT 1 
WEST VALLEY CAREER CENTER

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EXHIBIT 2 
 
Maricopa County 
One-Stop Career Centers 
Holiday Schedule 
 
January 
New Year’s Day 
MLK Civil Rights Day 
 
February 
President’s Day 
 
May 
Memorial Day 
 
July 
Independence Day 
 
September 
Labor Day 
 
November 
Veteran’s Day 
Thanksgiving Day 
Day after Thanksgiving 
 
December 
Christmas Day

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EXHIBIT 3 
Maricopa County 
One-Stop Career Center

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EXHIBIT 4 
 LICENSEE SPACE ALLOCATION 
(Per Program/Per Facility)