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Office of the Town Clerk
Town of Brookfield | 645 N. Janacek Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
Office: 262-796-3788 | Clerk@TownofBrookfieldwi.gov
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
7 P.M.
Town Board
Utility District No. 1
Sanitary District No. 4
Eric Gnant Room
TOB Municipal Building
645 N. Janacek Rd., Brookfield, WI
1. Call to Order & Roll Call.
2. Meeting Notices.
3. Approval of Agenda.
4. Approval of Minutes:
a. June 16, 2026 meeting of the TB, UD1, SD4.
b. June 29, 2026 special meeting of the TB, UD1, SD4.
5. Citizen Comments: Three-minute limit.
6. Committee/Commission Reports/Recommendations: None.
7. Old Business:
a. Discussion and possible action regarding Weyer Road Drainage Improvement Project Payment Application No. 3.
8. New Business:
a. Davidson Road Reconstruction Project Presentation by Strand Associates.
b. Discussion and possible action regarding Diversified Benefit Services Business Associate Agreement.
c. Discussion and possible action regarding setting a Special Meeting date Friday, July 17, 2026, to approve Grimaldis’
Class “B” Beer and “Class B” Liquor Alcohol Beverage License Application Renewal.
9. Departments Reports/Recommendations:
a. Fire Department
1. Recognition of Firefighter/EMT Anthony Zilli for completion of his probationary period.
2. Discussion and possible action regarding “The Compliance Engine” and Advisory Services proposal from Brycer,
L.P., Brycer Advisory Group, L.P., and Inspectionreportsonline.net INC.
10. Approval of Vouchers and Checks.
11. Communication and Announcements.
12. Adjourn.
Posted July 2, 2026
Emily Howells, Town Clerk
PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above meetings to gather
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Office of the Town Clerk
Town of Brookfield | 645 N. Janacek Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
Office: 262-796-3788 | Clerk@TownofBrookfieldwi.gov
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
7 P.M.
Town Board
Utility District No. 1
Sanitary District No. 4
Eric Gnant Room
TOB Municipal Building
645 N. Janacek Rd., Brookfield, WI
1. Call to Order & Roll Call.
Chairman Henderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Chairman Henderson, Supervisors Steve Kohlmann, John Charlier, Matthew Paris and Ryan Stanelle.
A quorum was met (5-0).
Staff Present: Administrator Tom Hagie, Fire Chief John Schilling, Parks & Recreation Director Chad Brown, Town Planner
Rebekah Leto, Town Attorney Michael Van Kluenen, and Clerk Emily Howells.
2. Meeting Notices.
Howells confirmed the meeting notices were posted as required by law.
3. Approval of Agenda.
Motion by Charlier to approve the agenda with the exception that item 9 immediately follow item 8c; seconded by Kohlmann.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (5-0).
4. Approval of Minutes:
a. June 2, 2026 meeting of the TB, UD1, SD4.
Motion by Stanelle to approve the minutes of June 2, 2026; seconded by Charlier.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (4-0-1). Chairman Henderson voted present.
5. Citizen Comments: Three-minute limit.
a. Bill Genteman voiced his dissatisfaction with the Weyer Road Drainage Project relating to his property.
b. Angie Otto voiced concerns regarding the size and location of the proposed Niess accessory building, located at 21395
Greendale Drive.
6. Committee/Commission Reports/Recommendations:
a. Plan Commission
1. Discussion and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit to consider a second accessory building located at
21395 Greendale Drive. Willhard Niess (owner).
Motion by Stanelle to approve a Conditional Use Permit for a second accessory building located at 21395 Greendale
Drive with the recommended Plan Commission recommendations and an official landscape plan; seconded by Paris.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (3-2). Charlier and Kohlmann voted Nay.
2. Discussion and possible action on an update of the extended Conceptual approval Johnson Financial Group,
represented by The Redmond Company (applicant) on property owned by Bluemound Enterprises Limited
Partnership located at 17740 W. Bluemound Road.
Town of Brookfield Town Board Minutes, June 16, 2026 Page 2 of 3
PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above meetings to gather
information. No action will be taken by any governmental body other than that specifically noticed. Also, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals
with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request such services contact the clerk’s office at the above.
Motion by Stanelle to extend Conceptual approval for Johnson Financial Group, represented by The Redmond
Company (applicant) on property owned by Bluemound Enterprises Limited Partnership located at 17740 W.
Bluemound Road until September 30, 2026; seconded by Kohlmann.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (5-0).
3. Discussion and possible action regarding Chapter 17 Zoning Code Amendments related to the Regulation of
Automobile Sale Uses.
No action.
7. Old Business: None.
8. New Business:
a. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License Applications.
Motion by Charlier to approve the 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License Applications as presented with the applicable
change of agents; seconded by Kohlmann.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (5-0).
b. Discussion and possible action regarding the introduction of Resolution 2026-05 to Vacate and Discontinue a Portion of
North Lord Street.
Motion by Stanelle to refer the introduction of Resolution 2026-05 to Vacate and Discontinue a Portion of North Lord
Street. to the Plan Commission and set a Public Hearing date of August 18, 2026; seconded by Paris.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (5-0).
c. Discussion and possible action regarding Weyer Road Drainage Improvement Project Payment Application No. 3.
Motion by Stanelle to table the item until we receive an itemized invoice for the work associated with the costs; seconded
by Kohlmann.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (5-0).
d. Convene into CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation
or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the government body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility: Town Administrator Compensation
Motion by Kohlmann at 9:16 P.M. to convene into CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to consider
employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the
government body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility: Town Administrator Compensation; seconded by Charlier.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (5-0).
e. Reconvene into OPEN SESSION, according to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c), for any necessary action resulting from the Closed
Session.
Motion by Kohlmann at 9:43 P.M. to reconvene into OPEN SESSION, according to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c), for any necessary
action resulting from the Closed Session.; seconded by Charlier.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (5-0).
Motion by Chairman Henderson to approve all past salary disbursements, amend the Town Administrator contract to include a
company vehicle, and place a review of the Town Administrator on the agenda the first meeting in October annually; seconded
by Charlier.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (5-0).
Town of Brookfield Town Board Minutes, June 16, 2026 Page 3 of 3
PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above meetings to gather
information. No action will be taken by any governmental body other than that specifically noticed. Also, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals
with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request such services contact the clerk’s office at the above.
9. Departments Reports/Recommendations:
a. Development Services
1. Property Maintenance Code Violations Report.
No action.
b. Fire Department
1. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2025 Town of Brookfield Fire Department Annual Report.
No action.
c. Parks & Rec
1. Discussion and possible action regarding Parkitecture Landscape Plan for Town parks and Town Hall campus.
No action.
d. Sanitary District No. 4
1. Discussion and possible action regarding Municipal Well & Pump Project Proposal for Well 1 Pump Replacement.
Motion by Kohlmann to approve Municipal Well & Pump Project Proposal for Well 1 Pump Replacement not to
exceed $16,380.00; seconded by Charlier.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (5-0).
10. Approval of Vouchers and Checks.
Motion by Charlier to approve vouchers and checks in the amount of $335,533.03; seconded by Stanelle.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (4-0-1). Kohlmann voted present.
11. Communication and Announcements.
a. Kohlmann announced the stage at the Corners has been replaced and looks great.
b. Kohlmann announced the Town Tidings have been sent out.
c. Hagie communicated that he attended the Sandtrap’s ribbon cutting.
d. Hagie communicated that we will be replacing the nameplates in Town Hall.
e. Hagie communicated that he attended the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce golf outing.
12. Adjourn.
Motion by Charlier to adjourn at 9:50 p.m.; seconded by Kohlmann.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (5-0).
Respectfully submitted by,
Emily Howells, Town Clerk
PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above meetings to gather
information. No action will be taken by any governmental body other than that specifically noticed. Also, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals
with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request such services contact the clerk’s office at the above.
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Office of the Town Clerk
Town of Brookfield | 645 N. Janacek Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
Office: 262-796-3788 | Clerk@TownofBrookfieldwi.gov
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 29, 2026
7 P.M.
Town Board
Utility District No. 1
Sanitary District No. 4
Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8
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Meeting ID: 896 5727 3338
Passcode: 195772
1. Call to Order & Roll Call.
Chairman Henderson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Present (VIA ZOOM): Chairman Henderson, Supervisors Steve Kohlmann, John Charlier, and Matthew Paris. Supervisor
Ryan Stanelle was absent and excused.
A quorum was met (4-1).
Staff Present (VIA ZOOM): Clerk Emily Howells.
2. Meeting Notices.
Howells confirmed the meeting notices were posted as required by law.
3. Approval of Agenda.
Motion by Charlier to approve the agenda; seconded by Kohlmann.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (4-0).
4. Approval of Minutes: None.
5. Committee/Commission Reports/Recommendations: None.
6. Old Business: None.
7. New Business:
a. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License Applications.
Motion by Charlier to approve the 2026-2027 “Class C” Wine License for AV Nail Spa Brookfield, Inc., LLC d/b/a Anthony
Vince Nail Salon; seconded by Kohlmann.
Motion prevailed by a voice vote (4-0).
8. Departments Reports/Recommendations: None.
9. Communication and Announcements.
a. Chairman Henderson announced the Fourth of July parade is Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Marx Park at 9 a.m.
10. Adjourn.
Posted June 24, 2026
Emily Howells, Town Clerk
Weyer Road Drainage Improvements
Project
Town of Brookfield
Town Board Meeting
July 7, 2026
Justin Gutoski, P .E., Project Manager
Email: justin.gutoski@strand.com
Phone: 608-251-4843
May 15,
2026
May 1,
2026
Town staff
completes the
driveway culvert
work
April
24,
2026
March
13,
2026
Weyer Road Drainage Improvements – 2026 Project Timeline
Strand sends All-
Ways Updated
design
All-Ways mobilizes
and starts work
All-Ways completes
work
All-Ways sends
Town and Strand
cost for updated
design
January
30, 2026
10-10-25 07-02-26
21365 Weyer Road
10-10-25 07-02-26
21265 Weyer Road
07-02-26 07-02-26
21295 Weyer Road
10-10-25 05-20-26
21175 Weyer Road
05-20-26 07-02-26
10-10-25 07-02-26
21445 Weyer Road (STA. 20+00 – 26.8%)
10-10-25 07-02-26
21265 Weyer Road (STA. 25+50 – 31.0%)
10-10-25 07-02-26
21265 Weyer Road (STA. 27+00 – 30.6%)
05-20-26 07-02-26
Project Cost
Town of Brookfield - Weyer Road Drainage Improvements Project Cost Summary
DesriptionCostItemDate
Original low bid contract cost$128,890.00Original Contract Price4/15/2025
Culvert re-alignment & re-ditching, Martha Lane additional restoration, flood damage repair work$32,197.00Change Order #19/29/2025
Updated ditch grading, restoration, driveway apron paving from Martha Lane to Termini$39,861.00Change Order #23/13/2026
$200,948.00SUBTOTAL
PAID$101,782.75Pay Application #18/12/2025
PAID$46,417.29Pay Application #21/14/2026
UNPAID$47,724.26Pay Application #36/3/2026
UNPAID$5,023.70Remaining Retainage6/3/2026
$200,948.00SUBTOTAL
$52,747.96TOTAL REMAINING UNPAID BALANCE
Davidson Road Reconstruction
Town of Brookfield
City of Brookfield
City of Waukesha
Town Board Meeting
July 7, 2026
Justin Gutoski, P .E., Project Manager
Email: justin.gutoski@strand.com
Phone: 608-251-4843
Overall Project Location Map
Summary of Road Work
Mill and Overlay (City of Waukesha)
Western limits to Hillcrest Drive
Full Reconstruction (City of Waukesha)
Hillcrest Drive to Town of Brookfield limits
Pulverization and Overlay (Town & City of Brookfield)
Town of Brookfield limits to Stonehedge Drive
City of Waukesha
Project Location Map
Pavement Deterioration Dead-End Crosswalks
Non-Compliant Curb Ramps Drainage Concerns
Davidson Road – Existing Conditions
Project Scope – Davidson Road (City of Waukesha)
Install new curb and gutter and storm sewer from Hillcrest Drive to City limits.
“Spot” replace defective curb and gutter and sidewalk sections from western limits
to west of Hillcrest Drive.
Replace existing curb ramps to meet ADA standards.
Accommodate future sidewalk on south side of Davidson east of Springdale Road.
Sidewalk and driveway apron replacement just west of Hillcrest Drive to City limits.
Project Scope – Davidson Road (City of Waukesha)
Completed Last Week (6/29-7/3)
Storm sewer installation (~95% complete)
Watermain offset installations (work completed)
Watermain cleaning and testing (on-going)
Planned Work This Week (7/6-7/10)
Storm sewer installation
Sanitary sewer
Traffic control/access
Davidson Road is closed. Local traffic only.
Project Website: Davidson Road Utility and Street Improvements
Project Location Map – West of Barker Road
Pavement Deterioration No Pedestrian Accommodations
Sight Distance Issues Aging Infrastructure
Davidson Road – Existing Conditions
Project Scope – Davidson Road (Town of Brookfield)
Initial Road
Condition
Improved Road
Condition
Infrastructure
Upgrades
Adding new curbs & gutter and storm sewer on
south side of road
Accessibility
Enhancements
Creating sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps
Drainage
Improvements
Regrading ditches and replacing culverts
Pavement Renewal
Pulverizing and repaving the road
West of Barker Road
Project Scope – Davidson Road (Town of Brookfield)
Typical Section – West of Barker Road
Project Location Map – East of Barker Road
Pavement Deterioration Sight Distance Issues
No Pedestrian
Accommodations
Outdated
Conveyance
Davidson Road – Existing Conditions
Project Scope – Davidson Road
Curb and Gutter
Pulverize and re-grade
pavement, place new asphalt.
New curb and gutter between
Poplar Creek Drive and
bridge.
Drainage
ImprovementsDavidson Road -
East of Barker Road
Regrading ditches and
replacing culverts for better
drainage.
Comprehensive road
improvement project for
safety and infrastructure.
Curve Modifications
Driveway Aprons
Replace driveway aprons in-
kind.
New 4-foot wide paved
shoulders for enhanced
safety.
Paved Shoulders
Utility Adjustments
Adjust sanitary sewer
manhole and water main
valve box.
Clearing and Grubbing
Clearing and grubbing within
road right-of-way.
Pavement
Resurfacing
Modifications in horizontal
curve east of Poplar Creek
bridge.
Project Scope – Davidson Road
Typical Section – East of Barker Road
Anticipated Project Schedule
February 2027
Project is completed
and ready for
handover
December 2026November
2026September 2026
5
Groundbreaking and
commencement of
construction
activities3
Contractors submit
proposals for the
project1
Bidding Phase
Construction
Start
Design
Completion 2 Project Award 4 Construction
End
Final project designs
are approved
Winning contractor
is selected and
contract signed
November
2027
Project Cost
Total Estimated Construction Cost ~ $4,335,900
Town of Brookfield ~ $3,994,000
City of Brookfield ~ $341,000
WisDOT LRIP Grant Funding
Town of Brookfield – TRIS Grant (west of Barker Road) = $1,720,600
City of Brookfield- MSID (east of Barker Road) = $125,000
Davidson Road Reconstruction Project - Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
East of Barker RoadWest of Barker Road
Construction Category
City of BrookfieldTown of BrookfieldTown of Brookfield
--$28,000$44,800Sanitary Sewer
$4,500$43,500$162,700Water Main
$97,300$73,900$1,184,200Stormwater Improvements
$195,500$535,700$1,400,300Road Construction
$297,300$681,100$2,792,000Subtotal
$44,600$102,200$418,80015% Contingency
$341,900$783,200$3,210,800TOTAL
$4,335,900TOTAL PROJECT COST
Common Questions / Discussion Items
Questions and Answers
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BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into on this ____________________ day of
____________________, 20____________________, between Town of Brookfield (the
“Employer”), on behalf of itself and each health plan that it currently or hereafter
sponsors and that is subject to the HIPAA Rules (as defined below) (each, the
“Plan”) and Diversified Benefit Services, Inc., (the “Business Associate”).
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), the U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) promulgated the Privacy Rule,
requiring certain group health plans subject to the Privacy Standards to protect
the privacy of certain Protected Health Information.
WHEREAS, pursuant to HIPAA, HHS has issued the Security Rule for the
protection of Electronic Protected Health Information.
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2013, the federal Health Information Technology for
Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 was signed into law (the “HITECH Act”).
WHEREAS, the HITECH Act revised many of the requirements of the Privacy Rule
and the Security Rule concerning the confidentiality of Protected Health
Information and Electronic Protected Health Information, including extending
certain HIPAA and HITECH Act requirements directly to business associates, and
imposed certain privacy and security obligations on covered entities and business
associates in addition to the obligations created by the Privacy Rule and the
Security Rule.
WHEREAS, the Employer sponsors one or more Plans that are subject to HIPAA,
the HITECH Act, the Privacy Rule, and the Security Rule.
WHEREAS, the Business Associate provides claims processing & administration
services to each Plan pursuant to the Employer’s Agreement(s) for Service
(collectively, the “Service Agreement”).
WHEREAS, in connection with the services provided pursuant to the Service
Agreement(s), each Plan will make available and/or transfer to the Business
Associate certain Protected Health Information that is confidential and must be
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afforded special treatment and protection under HIPAA, as amended by the
HITECH Act.
WHEREAS, in connection with the services provided pursuant to the Service
Agreement, the Business Associate will have access to and/or receive from each
Plan certain Protected Health Information that can be used or disclosed only in
accordance with HIPAA, as amended by the HITECH Act.
WHEREAS, HIPAA, as amended by the HITECH Act, requires each Plan to enter
into a contract or other arrangement with the Business Associate in order to
mandate certain protections for the privacy and security of any Protected Health
Information that may be transmitted by the Plan to the Business Associate in
connection the services provided by the Service Agreement, and to receive
adequate assurances that the Business Associate will comply with certain
obligations with respect to the Protected Health Information received in
connection with the services provided pursuant to the Service Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Employer (on behalf of each Plan) and the Business
Associate agree as follows:
1. Definitions: Terms used, but not otherwise defined, in this Agreement
shall have the same meaning as those terms are defined in the HIPAA Rules.
a. Breach. “Breach” shall have the same meaning as the term “breach”
in 45 CFR § 164.402.
b. Breach Notification Rule. “Breach of Notification Rule” shall mean
the Standards and Implementation Specifications for Notification
of Breaches of Unsecured Protected Health Information under 45
CFR Parts 160 and 164, subparts A and D.
c. Business Associate. “Business Associate” shall mean Diversified
Benefit Services, Inc.
d. Designated Record Set. “Designated Record Set” shall have the
same meaning as the term “designated record set” in 45 CFR §
164.501.
e. Electronic Protected Health Information. “Electronic Protected
Health Information” shall have the same meaning as the term
“electronic protected health information” in 45 CFR § 160.103.
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f. Electronic Transactions Rule. “Electronic Transactions Rule” shall
mean the final regulations issued by HHS concerning standard
transactions and code sets under 45 CFR Parts 160 and 162.
g. Enforcement Rule. “Enforcement Rule” shall mean the Enforcement
Provisions set forth in 45 CFR Part 160.
h. Genetic Information. “Genetic Information” shall have the same
meaning as the term “genetic information” in 45 CFR § 160.103.
i. HIPAA Rules. “HIPAA Rules” shall mean the Privacy Rule, Security
Rule, Breach Notification Rule, and Enforcement Rule.
j. HITECH Act. “HITECH Act” shall mean the Health Information
Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, enacted as part
of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
k. Plan. The “Plan” shall mean each group health plan which is currently
or hereafter sponsored by the Employer and which is subject to the
HIPAA Rules and for which the Business Associate provides services
under the Service Agreement.
l. Privacy Rule. “Privacy Rule” shall mean the Standards for Privacy of
Individually Identifiable Health Information at 45 CFR Part 160 and
Part 164, subparts A and E.
m. Protected Health Information. “Protected Health Information” shall
have the same meaning as the term “protected health information”
in 45 CFR § 160.103, limited to the information created, received,
maintained, or transmitted by the Business Associate from or on
behalf of the Plan pursuant to this Agreement.
n. Required By Law. “Required By Law” shall have the same meaning
as the term ‘‘required by law’’ in 45 CFR § 164.103.
o. Secretary. “Secretary” shall mean the Secretary of the Department
of Health and Human Services or his or her designee.
p. Security Incident. “Security Incident” shall have the same meaning
as the term “security incident” in 45 CFR § 164.304.
q. Security Rule. “Security Rule” shall mean the Security Standards for
Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information set forth at
45 C.F.R. Part 160 and Part 164, subparts A and C.
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r.
s. Subcontractor. “Subcontractor” shall have the same meaning as
the term “subcontractor” in 45 CFR § 160.103.
t. Transaction. “Transaction” shall have the meaning given the term
“transaction” in 45 C.F.R. § 160.103.
u. Unsecured Protected Health Information. “Unsecured Protected
Health Information” shall have the meaning given the term
“unsecured protected health information” in 45 CFR § 164.402.
2. Permitted Uses and Disclosures by Business Associate. Business
Associate is permitted to use and disclose Protected Health Information
only as set forth below:
a. Functions and Activities on Plan’s Behalf. To provide services to
the Plan as described in the Service Agreement.
b. Business Associate’s Operations. The Business Associate may use
Protected Health Information for the proper management and
administration of the Business Associate or to carry out the legal
responsibilities of the Business Associate. The Business Associate
may disclose Protected Health Information for the proper
management and administration of the Business Associate or to
carry out the Business Associate’s legal responsibilities, provided
that—
i. The disclosure is Required by Law; or
ii. The Business Associate obtains reasonable assurance from
any person or entity to which the Business Associate will
disclose Protected Health Information that the person or
entity will—
(1) Hold the Protected Health Information in confidence
and use or further disclose the Protected Health
Information only for the purpose for which the
Business Associate disclosed Protected Health
Information to the person or entity or as Required by
Law; and
(2) Promptly notify the Business Associate of any
instance of which the person or entity becomes aware
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in which the confidentiality of Protected Health
Information was breached.
c. Minimum Necessary. The Business Associate will, in its
performance of the functions, activities, services, and operations
specified above, make reasonable efforts to use, to disclose, and to
request only the minimum amount of Protected Health Information
reasonably necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the
use, disclosure, or request, except that the Business Associate will
not be obligated to comply with this minimum-necessary limitation
if neither the Business Associate nor the Plan is required to limit its
use, disclosure, or request to the minimum necessary under the
HIPAA Rules. The Business Associate and the Employer (on behalf
of the Plan) acknowledge that the phrase “minimum necessary” shall
be interpreted in accordance with the HITECH Act and the HIPAA
Rules.
3. Limitations on Substance Abuse Disorder Records. if the Business
Associate has substance abuse disorder patient records subject to the
rules in 42 C.F.R. Part 2, the Business Associate may use and disclose such
records only in compliance with such rules, including limitations on
disclosures for law enforcement purposes and requirements for any court-
ordered disclosures.
4. Prohibition on Unauthorized Use or Disclosure. The Business Associate
will neither use nor disclose Protected Health Information, except as
permitted or required by this Agreement or in writing by the Employer (on
behalf of the Plan) or as Required by Law. This Agreement does not
authorize the Business Associate to use or disclose the Plan’s Protected
Health Information in a manner that would violate the HIPAA Rules if done
by the Plan, except as permitted for the Business Associate’s proper
management and administration, as described above.
5. Information Safeguards.
a. Privacy of Protected Health Information. The Business Associate
will develop, implement, maintain, and use appropriate
administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the
privacy of Protected Health Information. The safeguards must
reasonably protect Protected Health Information from any
intentional or unintentional use or disclosure in violation of the
Privacy Rule and limit incidental uses or disclosures made pursuant
to a use or disclosure otherwise permitted by this Agreement. To
the extent the parties agree that the Business Associate will carry
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out directly one or more of the Plan’s obligations under the Privacy
Rule, the Business Associate will comply with the requirements of
the Privacy Rule that apply to the Plan in the performance of such
obligations.
b. Security of Plan’s Electronic Protected Health Information.
Business Associate will comply with the Security Rule and will use
appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards that
reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality, integrity,
and availability of Electronic Protected Health Information that
Business Associate creates, receives, maintains, or transmits on the
Plan’s behalf.
c. No Transfer of PHI Outside United States. The Business Associate
will not transfer Protected Health Information outside the United
States without the prior written consent of the Employer (on behalf
of the Plan). In this context, a “transfer” outside the United States
occurs if the Business Associate’s workforce members, agents, or
subcontractors physically located outside the United States are
able to access, use, or disclose Protected Health Information.
6. Subcontractors. The Business Associate will require each of its
Subcontractors to agree, in a written agreement with the Business
Associate, to comply with the provisions of the Security Rule; to
appropriately safeguard Protected Health Information created, received,
maintained, or transmitted on behalf of the Business Associate; and to
apply the same restrictions and conditions that apply to the Business
Associate with respect to such Protected Health Information.
7. Prohibition on Sale of Protected Health Information. The Business
Associate shall not engage in any sale (as defined in the HIPAA rules) of
Protected Health Information.
8. Prohibition on Use or Disclosure of Genetic Information. The Business
Associate shall not use or disclose Genetic Information for underwriting
purposes in violation of the HIPAA Rules.
9. Penalties for Noncompliance. The Business Associate acknowledges that
it is subject to civil and criminal enforcement for failure to comply with the
HIPAA Rules, to the extent provided by the HITECH Act and the HIPAA
Rules.
10. Compliance with Electronic Transactions Rule. If Business Associate
conducts in whole or part electronic Transactions on behalf of the Plan for
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which HHS has established standards, the Business Associate will comply,
and will require any Subcontractor it involves with the conduct of such
Transactions to comply, with each applicable requirement of the Electronic
Transactions Rule and of any operating rules adopted by HHS with respect
to Transactions.
11. Individual Rights.
a. Access. The Business Associate will, within 21 calendar days
following the Plan’s request, make available to the Plan (or at the
Plan’ written direction, to an individual or the individual’s designee)
for inspection and copying Protected Health Information about the
individual that is in a Designated Record Set in Business Associate’s
custody or control, so that the Plan may meet its access obligations
under 45 C.F.R. § 164.524. If the Plan requests an electronic copy
of Protected Health Information that is maintained electronically in
a Designated Record Set in Business Associate’s custody or control,
Business Associate will provide an electronic copy in the form and
format specified by the Plan if it is readily producible in such format;
if it is not readily producible in such format, Business Associate will
work with the Plan to determine an alternative form and format that
enable the Plan to meet its electronic access obligations under 45
C.F.R. § 164.524.
b. Amendment. Business Associate will, upon receipt of written
notice from the Plan, promptly amend or permit the Plan access to
amend any portion of an individual’s Protected Health Information
that is in a Designated Record Set in the custody or control of
Business Associate, so that the Plan may meet its amendment
obligations under 45 C.F.R. § 164.526.
c. Disclosure Accounting. To allow the Plan to meet its obligations to
account for disclosures of Protected Health Information under 45
C.F.R. § 164.528:
i. Disclosures Subject to Accounting. Business Associate will
record the information specified below (“Disclosure
Information”) for each disclosure of Protected Health
Information, not excepted from disclosure accounting as
specified below, that Business Associate makes to the Plan
or to a third party.
ii. Disclosures Not Subject to Accounting. Business Associate
will not be obligated to record Disclosure Information or
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otherwise account for disclosures of Protected Health
Information if the Plan need not account for such disclosures
under the HIPAA Rules.
iii. Disclosure Information. With respect to any disclosure by
Business Associate of Protected Health Information that is
not excepted from disclosure accounting under the HIPAA
Rules, Business Associate will record the following Disclosure
Information as applicable to the type of accountable
disclosure made:
(1) Disclosure Information Generally. Except for repetitive
disclosures of Protected Health Information as specified
below, the Disclosure Information that Business
Associate must record for each accountable disclosure is:
(1) the disclosure date, (ii) the name and (if known)
address of the entity to which Business Associate made
the disclosure, (iii) a brief description of the Protected
Health Information disclosed, and (iv) a brief statement of
the purpose of the disclosure.
(2) Disclosure Information for Repetitive Disclosures. For
repetitive disclosures of Protected Health Information
that the Business Associate makes for a single purpose to
the same person or entity (including the Plan), the
Disclosure Information that the Business Associate must
record is either the Disclosure Information specified
above for each accountable disclosure, or (i) the
Disclosure Information specified above for the first of the
repetitive accountable disclosures, (ii) the frequency,
periodicity, or number of the repetitive accountable
disclosures; and (iii) the date of the last of the repetitive
accountable disclosures.
iv. Availability of Disclosure Information. Business Associate
will maintain the Disclosure Information for at least six years
following the date of the accountable disclosure to which the
Disclosure Information relates. Business Associate will make
the Disclosure Information available to the Plan within 45
calendar days following the Plan’s request for such Disclosure
Information to comply with an individual’s request for
disclosure accounting.
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d. Restriction Agreements and Confidential Communications. The
Plan shall notify the Business Associate of any limitations in the
notice of privacy practices of the Plan under 45 C.F.R. § 164.520, to
the extent that such limitation may affect the Business Associate’s
use or disclosure of Protected Health Information. The Business
Associate will comply with any notice from the Plan to: (1) restrict
use or disclosure of Protected Health Information pursuant to 45
C.F.R. § 164.522(a), or (2) provide for confidential communications
of Protected Health Information pursuant to 45 C.F.R. § 164.522(b),
provided that the Plan notifies the Business Associate in writing of
the restriction or confidential communications obligations that the
Business Associate must follow. The Plan will promptly notify the
Business Associate in writing of the termination of any such
restriction or confidential communications requirement and, with
respect to termination of any such restriction, instruct the Business
Associate whether any of the Protected Health Information will
remain subject to the terms of the restriction agreement.
12. Breaches and Security Incidents.
a. Reporting.
i. Impermissible Use or Disclosure. The Business Associate will
report to the Plan any use or disclosure of Protected Health
Information not permitted by this Agreement not more than
10 calendar days after the Business Associate discovers such
non-permitted use or disclosure.
ii. Breach of Unsecured Protected Health Information. The
Business Associate will report to the Plan any potential
Breach of Unsecured Protected Health Information not later
than 60 calendar days after discovery of such potential
Breach. If the Business Associate is treated as the legal agent
of the Plan, the number of days the Business Associate takes
to report counts against the Plan's 60-day deadline to
provide required notifications to individuals and, in
appropriate cases, to the media and HHS. Business Associate
will treat a potential Breach as being discovered in
accordance with 45 CFR § 164.410. The Business Associate
will make the report to the Plan's Privacy Officer. If a delay is
requested by a law-enforcement official in accordance with
45 CFR § 164.412, the Business Associate may delay
notifying the Plan for the applicable time period. The Business
Associate's report will include at least the following, provided
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that absence of any information will not be cause for the
Business Associate to delay the report:
(A) Identify the nature of the Breach, which will include a
brief description of what happened, including the date
of any Breach and the date of the discovery of any
Breach;
(B) Identify the types of Protected Health Information
that were involved in the Breach (such as whether full
name, Social Security number, date of birth, home
address, account number, diagnosis, or other
information were involved);
(C) Identify who made the non-permitted use or
disclosure and who received the nonpermitted
disclosure;
(D) Identify what corrective or investigational action the
Business Associate took or will take to prevent further
non-permitted uses or disclosures, to mitigate harmful
effects, and to protect against any further Breaches;
(E) Identify what steps the individuals who were subject
to a Breach should take to protect themselves;
(F) Provide such other information, including a written
report and risk assessment under 45 CFR § 164.402,
as the Plan may reasonably request.
(iii) Security Incidents. The Business Associate will report to the
Plan any Security Incident of which the Business Associate
becomes aware. The Business Associate will make this report
available annually, except, if any such Security Incident
resulted in a disclosure not permitted by this Agreement or
Breach of Unsecured Protected Health Information, Business
Associate will make the report in accordance with the
provisions set forth above.
b. Mitigation. Business Associate shall mitigate, to the extent
practicable, any harmful effect known to the Business Associate
resulting from a use or disclosure in violation of this Agreement.
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13. Obligations of the Plan
a. Provisions for the Plan to Inform Business Associate of Privacy
Practices and Restrictions.
i. The Plan shall provide Business Associate with the notice of
privacy practices that the Plan(s) produces in accordance
with 45 CFR § 164.520, as well as any changes to such notice.
ii. The Plan shall provide Business Associate with any changes
in, or revocation of, permission by Individual to use or
disclose Protected Health Information, if such changes
affect Business Associate’s permitted or required uses and
disclosures.
iii. The Plan shall notify Business Associate of any restriction to
the use or disclosure of Protected Health Information that
the Plan has agreed to in accordance with 45 CFR § 164.522.
b. Permissible Requests by the Plan(s)
The Plan(s) shall not request Business Associate to use or disclose
Protected Health Information in any manner that would not be
permissible under the Privacy Rule if done by the Plan(s).
14. Term and Termination
a. Term. This Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date of
the Service Agreement and shall terminate upon termination of the
Service Agreement.
b. Termination for Cause. Upon the Plan’s knowledge of a material
breach by the Business Associate, the Plan shall provide an
opportunity for the Business Associate to cure the breach or end
the violation and terminate this Agreement if the Business Associate
does not cure the breach or end the violation within the time
specified by the Plan, or immediately terminate this Agreement if
the Business Associate has breached a material term of this
Agreement and cure is not possible.
c. Treatment of Protected Health Information on Termination.
i. Except as provided in Paragraph 14.c.ii. below, upon
termination of this Agreement, for any reason, the Business
Associate may retain paper and/or electronic records of the
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Protected Health Information for a certain period of time
based on the Records & Information Management (RIM)
policy and the Service Agreement of the Business Associate
following the termination of this Agreement and/or the
Service Agreement between the parties. The Business
Associate shall, for as long as the Protected Health
Information is retained by the Business Associate, continue
to protect such Protected Health Information under the
same terms and conditions as if the termination of this
Agreement had not occurred. At the end of such period, the
Business Associate shall destroy the Protected Health
Information as set forth in the Records & Information
Management (RIM) policy of the Business Associate.
Business Associate shall destroy all Protected Health
Information received from the Plan, or created or received by
Business Associate on behalf of the Plan. This provision shall
apply to Protected Health Information that is in the
possession of Subcontractors or agents of the Business
Associate. The Business Associate shall retain no copies of
the Protected Health Information.
ii. In the event that the Business Associate determines that
destroying the Protected Health Information is infeasible,
Business Associate shall provide to the Plan notification of
the conditions that make destruction infeasible. Upon
mutual agreement of the Parties that destruction of
Protected Health Information not feasible, Business
Associate shall extend the protections of this Agreement to
such Protected Health Information and limit further uses and
disclosures of such Protected Health Information to those
purposes that make the destruction infeasible, for so long as
the Business Associate maintains such Protected Health
Information.
iii. The Business Associate’s obligation to protect the privacy
and safeguard the security of Protected Health Information
as specified in this Agreement will be continuous and survive
termination or other conclusion of this Agreement.
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iv. The Business Associate’s obligation to protect the privacy
and safeguard the security of Protected Health Information
as specified in this Agreement will be continuous and survive
termination or other conclusion of this Agreement.
15. General Provisions
a. Definitions. All terms that are used but not otherwise defined in this
Agreement shall have the meaning specified under HIPAA, including
its statute, regulations, and other official government guidance.
b. Inspection of Internal Practices, Books, and Records. The Business
Associate will make its internal practices, books, and records
relating to its use and disclosure of Protected Health Information
available to the Plan and to HHS to determine compliance with the
HIPAA Rules.
c. Amendment to Agreement. This Agreement may be amended only
by a written instrument signed by the parties. In case of a change
in applicable law, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith to
adopt such amendments as are necessary to comply with the
change in law.
d. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed as creating any rights or benefits to any third parties.
e. Interpretation. Any ambiguity in the Agreement shall be resolved
to permit the Plan and the Business Associate to comply with the
applicable requirements under the HIPAA Rules.
f. Indemnity. The Business Associate will indemnify and hold
harmless the Plan and any affiliate, trustee, officer, director,
employee, volunteer or agent of the Plan from and against any claim,
cause of action, liability, damage, cost, or expense, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees and court or proceeding costs, arising
out of or in connection with any unauthorized use or disclosure of
Protected Health Information or any failure in security measures
affecting Protected Health Information or any other breach of the
terms of this Agreement by the Business Associate or any person or
entity under the Business Associate’s control.
g. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue. This Agreement shall be
governed by the law of the State of Wisconsin, except to the extent
preempted by federal law.
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h. Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions of
this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any
other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force
and effect.
i. Construction and Interpretation. The section headings contained
in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not in
any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
This Agreement has been negotiated by the parties at arm’s length
and each of them has had an opportunity to modify the language of
the Agreement. Accordingly, the Agreement shall be treated as
having been drafted equally by the parties, and the language shall
be construed as a whole and according to its fair meaning. Any
presumption or principle that the language is to be construed
against any party shall not apply. This Agreement may be executed
in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but
all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same
agreement.
j. Notices. All notices and communications required by this
Agreement shall be in writing. Such notices and communications
shall be given in one of the following forms: (1) by delivery in person,
(2) by a nationally recognized, next-day courier service, (3) by first-
class, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or (4) by
electronic mail to the address that each party specifies in writing.
k. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter
and constitutes and supersedes all prior agreements,
representations, and understandings of the parties, written or oral,
with regard to this same subject matter.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Business Associate and the Employer (on behalf of
each Plan) have caused this Agreement to be signed and delivered by their duly
authorized representatives, as of the date set forth above.
EMPLOYER BUSINESS ASSOCIATE
Town of Brookfield Diversified Benefit Services, Inc.
By: _______________________________ By: ___________________________
Print Name: _______________________ Print Name: Timothy G. Pederson
Title: _____________________________ Title: President
Date: _____________________________ Date: 6/3/2026
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BRYCER, L.P.
BRYCER ADVISORY GROUP, L.P.
INSPECTIONREPORTSONLINE.net INC.
2300 Cabot Drive
Suite 250
Lisle, IL 6053255
Town of Brookfield Fire Department
645 North Janacek Road
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045
Re: “The Compliance Engine”
Dear Town of Brookfield Fire Department:
We look forward to providing you with “The Compliance Engine” (the “Solution”) and the
advisory services described below related to the Solution (the “Advisory Services”). This proposal letter
provides the basic terms by which Brycer, L.P. and InspectionReportsOnline.net Inc. (collectively,
“Brycer”) and Brycer Advisory Group, L.P. (“BAGLP”) will provide you, Town of Brookfield Fire
Department (“Client”), with the Solution and the Advisory Services. The use of the Solution, the
Advisory Services and all matters among Brycer, BAGLP and Client will be subject to the standard
“Terms and Conditions” attached to this proposal as Exhibit A. In the event that the terms herein conflict
with the Terms and Conditions, the terms herein shall control. The basic terms are as follows:
1. Term: Brycer will provide Client with the Solution and BAGLP will provide the Advisory
Services for three years, commencing ________________ (the “Initial Term”). Thereafter, the Term shall
automatically renew for successive three-year periods unless terminated by, as the case may be, Brycer or
BAGLP, or Client in writing at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the then current Term (each, a
“Renewal Term” and together with the Initial Term, the “Term”). Following the expiration or termination
of the Term (as provided in the Terms and Conditions), Client shall stop using the Solution and BAGLP
shall stop providing the Advisory Services ; provided, however, Brycer shall make available, and Client
shall have the right to download, Client ’s data from the Solution during the Term and for a period of 180
days after the expiration or termination of the Term at no cost to client . Client shall have the right to
terminate this agreement upon giving 60 days’ written notice to each of Brycer and BAGLP.
2. Fees: Client shall not pay any fees for use of the Solution. Brycer will collect all fees due
and payable by third party inspectors in connection with activities relating to the Solution. Brycer shall not
increase fees for third-party users without Client’s prior written consent
3. Brycer and BAGLP Responsibilities: During the Term, Brycer and BAGLP, as the case
may be, shall be responsible for the following in connection with Client ’s use of the Solution and the
Advisory Services:
Availability. Brycer shall make the Solution available to Client as set forth on Exhibit B.
The maintenance schedule and minimum service levels for the Solution are set forth on
Exhibit B.
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Service Level. Brycer shall provide commercially reasonable levels of customer service
with respect to the Solution to all third parties who transact business with Client and access
the Solution.
Backup. Brycer shall backup the database used in connection with the Solution to a
separate server located within the same web hosting firm which the Solution is being hosted
on a real time basis. At no cost to Client, Upon request by Client during the Term (which
can be no more than once a month) or made prior to or within 180 days after the effective
date of termination of the Term, Brycer will make available to Client a complete and secure
(i.e. encrypted and appropriately authenticated) download file of Client data in XML
format including all schema and attachments in their native format. Brycer shall maintain
appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards for protection of the security,
confidentiality and integrity of Client data. Brycer shall not (a) modify Client data or (b)
disclose Client data except as required by law.
Retention of Information. Brycer will maintain all information entered into the database
by third party inspectors for at least five years from the time such information is entered
into the database.
Notices. Brycer will be responsible for generating and delivering the following notices to
third parties in connection with the Solution: (a) reminders of upcoming inspect ions that
are due; (b) notices that an inspection is past due; and (c) notices of completed inspection
reports which contain one or more deficiencies. All scripted or non-scripted notices to third
parties shall be approved by the Town in writing prior to such notices being delivered.
Call Center. Phone calls by Brycer on behalf of the Client to the property for EACH
life-safety system overdue for service based on dates automatically tracked within the
TCE database. Brycer is not an agent of the Client and all scripts for the overdue calls will
be approved by the Client.
Updates and Enhancements . In the event Brycer releases any updates, corrections, or
enhancements to the Solution during the Term, Brycer shall promptly provide such updates
or corrections to Client free of any charge or fee.
Advisory Services. BAGLP will review the information entered into the Solution by third
party inspectors (including compliance and deficient test results) to confirm their accuracy
and completeness. On a case by case basis, BAGLP may provide recommendations,
suggestions, comments and observations on the test results to the Client. BAGLP shall
provide the Advisory Services using the Solution.
BAGLP shall indemnify and hold harmless Client against any damages, losses, liabilities,
costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), claims, demands, suits or
proceedings made or brought against Client in connection with BAGLP’s negligent
recommendations made in BAGLP’s performance of the Advisory Services.
4. Client Responsibilities: During the Term, Client shall be responsible for the following in
connection with Client’s use of the Solution:
Operating System . Client shall be solely responsible for providing a proper operating
environment, including computer hardware or other equipment and software, for any
portion of the Solution installed on the Client’s equipment (the “Client Access Software”)
and for the installation of network connections to the Internet. In addition to any other
Client Access Software requirements, Client must use version Edge, Firefox version 76,
Chrome 60 or Safari (or more recent versions), in addition to having a .pdf reader installed
on machines to view attachments.
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Training. Client shall allow Brycer at Client’s facilities to train all applicable personnel of
Client on the use of the Solution.
Information. Client shall promptly provide each of Brycer and BAGLP with all
appropriate information necessary for Brycer to create the database for the Solution,
including without limitation: (a) all commercial building addresses within [CLIENT] for
Brycer’s initial upload; and (b) quarterly updates to in a format acceptable to Brycer in its
discretion. Client shall promptly provide BAGLP with all appropriate information for
BAGLP to perform the Advisory Services.
Enforcement. Client shall take all actions necessary to require (e.g. resolution, ordinance,
fire policy, code amendment) the use of the Solution by third party inspection companies,
provided that the manner in which Client desires to implement the requirement to use the
Solution shall be solely determined by client.
Third-Party Reports. Client will require all compliant and deficient test results to be
submitted.
Compliance. Client shall be responsible for remaining informed and updated, and causing
its third party inspectors to be informed and updated, on all applicable rules, regulations,
ordinances and other legal or regulatory requirements related to the underlying testing for
which the Solution is being used by third party inspection companies. Client shall inform
each of Brycer and BAGLP of any changes, updates or revisions to such rules, regulations,
ordinances or requirements that may impact the functionality, compliance, or appropriate use
of the Solution or the Advisory Services provided by BAGLP hereunder.
Collaboration. Client shall make reasonable efforts to collaborate with each of Brycer and
BAGLP to ensure that the Solution is used, and the Advisory Services are provided, in
accordance with all relevant requirements.
5. Ownership of Data. Client owns all the non-public data provided by Client and received
from third party contractors for Client. Brycer and BAGLP shall maintain appropriate administrative,
physical and technical safeguards for protection of the security, confidentiality and integrity of Client ’s
data.
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Please acknowledge your acceptance of this proposal and our standard Terms and Conditions by
counter-signing this proposal below. We look forward to a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship
with you.
Brycer, L.P.
By:
Its:
Brycer Advisory Group, L.P.
By:
Its:
InspectionReportsOnline.net Inc.
By:
Its:
Acknowledged and Agreed (Date):
[Town of Brookfield]
By:
Its:
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Exhibit A
Terms and Conditions
Any capitalized terms not defined in these Terms and Conditions shall have the meaning assigned to it in that certain Letter Agreement
attached hereto by and among Brycer, L.P. and InspectionReportsOnline.net Inc. (collectively “Brycer”) and Brycer Advisor y Group, L.P.
(“BAGLP”), on the one hand , and Client, on the other hand (the “Agreement). As used in these Terms and Conditions, “Brycer” means either or
both of Brycer or BAGLP, as the case may be depending on the provider of the applicable services described and referred to below.
1. Restrictions on Use. Client shall not copy, distribute, create derivative
works of or modify the Solution or the work product resulting from the
Advisory Services (the “Work Product”) in any way. Client agrees that:
(a) it shall only permit its officers and employees (collectively, the
“Authorized Users”) to use the Solution and the Work Product for the
benefit of Client; (b) it shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
prevent the unauthorized use or disclosure of the Solution or the Work
Product; (c) it shall not sell, resell, rent or lease the Solution or the
Work Product; (d) it shall not use the Solution to store or transmit
infringing or otherwise unlawful or tortious material, or to store or
transmit material in violation of third party rights; (e) it shall not
interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Solution ,
the Advisory Services, the Work Product or third-party data contained
therein; (f) it shall not reverse engine er, translate, disassemble,
decompile or otherwise attempt to create any source code which is
derived from the Solution; (g) it shall not permit anyone other than the
Authorized Users to view or use the Solution or the Advisory Services
and any screen shot s of the Solution or the Work Product; and (h) it
shall not disclose the features of the Solution or the Work Product to
anyone other than the Authorized Users. Client is responsible for all
actions taken by the Authorized Users in connection with the Solution
and the Advisory Services.
2. Proprietary Rights. All right, title and interest in and to the Solution,
the features of the Solution and images of the Solution as well any and
all derivative works or modifications thereof (the “Derivative Works”),
and any accompanying documentation, manuals or other materials
used or supplied under th e Agreement or with respect to the Solution
or Derivative Works (the “Documentation”), and any reproductions
works made thereof, remain with Brycer. Brycer shall have the right to
use the Derivative Works, the Work Product, the Documentation and
any data used in connection with the foregoing to provide the services
under the Agreement and to analyze, improve, expand and enhance the
functionality and performance of the Soluti on, the Advisory Services
and related offerings. Client shall not remove any product
identification or notices of such proprietary rights from the Solution.
Client acknowledges and agrees that, except for the limited use rights
established hereunder, Clien t has no right, title or interest in the
Solution, the Derivative Works or the Documentation.
3. Independent Contractor. Nothing in the Agreement may be construed
or interpreted as constituting either party hereto as the agent, principal,
employee or joint ve nturer of the other. Each party hereto is an
independent contractor. No party may assume, either directly or
indirectly, any liability of or for another party. No party has the
authority to bind or obligate another party and no party may represent
that it has such authority.
4. Reservation of Rights. Brycer reserves the right, in its sole discretion
and with prior notice to Client, to discontinue, add, adapt, or otherwise
modify any design or specification of the Solution, the contents of any
Work Product, and/or Brycer’s policies, procedures, and requirements
specified or related hereto. All rights not expressly granted to Client
are reserved to Brycer, including the right to provide all or any part of
the Solution or similar Work Product to other parties.
5. Use of Logos. During the term of the Agreement, Brycer shall have the
right to use Client’s logos for the purpose of providing the Solution to
Client and for the purpose of preparing and making available the Work
Product to Client.
6. Confidential Information. Each party acknowledges and agrees that in
providing the Solution and the Advisory Services, each party, as the
case may be, may disclose to the other party certain confidential,
proprietary trade secret information ( “Confidential Information ”).
Confidential Information may include, but is not limited to, the
Solution, the Work Product, computer programs, flowcharts, diagrams,
manuals, schematics, development tools, specifications, design
documents, marketing informatio n, financial information or business
plans. Each party agrees that it will not, without the express prior
written consent of the disclosing party, disclose any Confidential
Information or any part thereof to any third party. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the parties acknowledge that each party shall be permitted
to comply with any and all federal and state laws concerning disclosure
provided that any such required disclosure will not include any of
Brycer’s screen shots. The disclosing party shall provide prior written
notice of any required disclosure of the nondisclosing party ’s
Confidential Information to the nondisclosing party and shall disclose
only the information that is required to be disclosed by law. In the event
that Client requests from Brycer any reports or other information
(including the Work Product) for purposes of complying with federal
and state disclosure laws, Brycer shall provide such information within
five business day s following such request , to th e extent legally
permissible. Confidential Information excludes information: (a) that is
or becomes generally available to the public through no fault of the
receiving party; (b) that is rightfully received by the receiving party
from a third party without limitation as to its use; or (c) that is
independently developed by receiving party without use of any
Confidential Information. At the termination of the Agreement, each
party will return to the disclosing party all Confidential Information of
the disclosing party; provided, however that Brycer may retain a copy
of such Confidential Information of Client to comply with applicable
law or a bona fide record retention policy. Each party also agrees that
it shall not duplicate, translate, modify, copy, printo ut, disassemble,
decompile or otherwise tamper with any Confidential Information of
the other party or any firmware, circuit board or software provided
therewith, except for the purposes set forth in the Agreement.
7. Brycer Warranty. Brycer represents and warrants to Client that Brycer
has all rights necessary in and to any patent, copyright, trademark,
service mark or other intellectual property right used in, or associated
with, the Solution, and that Brycer is duly authorized to ent er into the
Agreement and provide the Solution to Client pursuant to the
Agreement.
8. Disclaimer. All information , as well as all conclusions as to the
condition of any testing site, entered into Brycer ’s database or
submitted in connection with the Advisor y Services is produced by
third party inspectors and their agents. THEREFORE, BRYCER
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS
OF ANY INFORMATION ENTERED INTO BRYCER ’S
DATABASE BY EITHER CLIENT OR THIRD PARTY
INSPECTORS, INCLUDING IN CONNECTION WITH THE
PREPARATION AND PROVISION OF THE ADVISORY
SERVICES, WHICH ARE MADE IN RELIANCE UPON SUCH
INFORMATION. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 7 ,
BRYCER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOLUTION, THE
ADVISORY SERVICES OR THE WORK PRODUCT OR ANY
OTHER INFORMATION OR THE CONTENTS THEREIN AND
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND F ITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
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PURPOSE. BRYCER’S SOLE LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF
THE REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTY SET FORTH IN
SECTION 7 , AND CLIENT ’S SOLE REMEDY, SHALL BE
THAT BRYCER SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD
RECIPIENT HARMLESS, ON A SEVERAL AND NOT JOINT
BASIS, CLIENT FROM AND AGAINST ANY LOSS, SUIT,
DAMAGE, CLAIM OR DEFENSE ARISING OUT OF BREACH
OF THE REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTY SET FORTH
IN SECTION 7.
9. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES. BRYCER, ON A SEVERAL AND
NOT JOINT BASIS, SHALL ONLY BE LIABLE TO CLIENT
FOR DIRECT DAMAGES PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN SECTION 7, IN NO
EVENT SHALL BRYCER BE LIABLE FOR OR OBLIGATED
IN ANY MANNER FOR SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR
INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF PROFITS OR SYSTEM DOWNTIME.
CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IN NO
CASE SHALL BRYCER’S LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OF
DATA OR DATA INTEGRITY EXCEED THE REPLACEMENT
COST OF THE MEDIA ON WHICH THE DATA WAS STORED.
BRYCER’S SHALL BE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY NON -
COMPLIANCE, PENA LTIES OR OPERATIONAL
DISRUPTIONS RESULTING FROM CLIENT’S FAILURE TO
(A) STAY INFORMED AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH, (B)
PROVIDE BRYCER TIMELY UPDATES OF APPLICABLE
RULES REGULATIONS OR ORDINANCES , OR (C) ACT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE RULES,
REGULATIONS O R ORDINANCES, OR IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE CONCLUSIONS SET FORTH IN ANY TEST OR
WORK PRODUCT, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE SOLUTION
OR THE ADVISORY SERVICES (INCLUDING THE WORK
PRODUCT) PROVIDED HEREUNDER.
10. Risks Inherent to Internet. Client acknowledges that: (a) the Internet is
a worldwide network of computers, (b) communication on the Internet
may not be secure, (c) the Internet is beyond the control of Brycer, and
(d) Brycer does not own, operate or manage the Internet. Client also
acknowledges that there are inherent risks associated with using the
Solution, including but not limited to the risk of breach of security, the
risk of exposure to computer viruses and the risk of interception,
distortion, or loss of communications. Client assumes these risks
knowingly and voluntarily releases Brycer from all liability from all
such risks. Not in limitation of the foregoing, Client hereby assumes
the risk, and Brycer shall have no responsibility or liability of any kind
hereunder, for: (1) errors in the Solution and the Work Product
resulting from misuse, negligence, revision, modification, or improper
use of all or any part of the Solution by any entity other than Brycer or
its authorized representatives (including without limitation, BAGLP
for the provision of the Advisory Services hereunder); (2) any version
of the Solution other than the then-current unmodified version provided
to Client; (3) Client’s failure to timely or correctly install any updates
to the Client Access Software; (4) pr oblems caused by connecting or
failure to connect to the Internet; (5) failure to provide and maintain
the technical and connectivity configurations for the use and operation
of the Solution that meet Brycer ’s recommended requirements; (6)
nonconformities resulting from or problems to or caused by non-Brycer
products or services; or (7) data or data input, output, accuracy, and
suitability, which shall be deemed under Client’s exclusive control.
11. Indemnity. Brycer, severally and not jointly (the “Indemnifying
Party”), will defend and indemnify Client against any damages, losses,
liabilities, causes of action, costs or expenses arising from Brycer’s
breach of the Agreement, gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
Client will defend and indemnify Brycer against any damages, losses,
liabilities, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys ’ fees)
arising from Client ’s breach of th e Agreement, gross negligence or
intentional misconduct. Client acknowledges that Brycer does not
create any of the data and information included in the Solution or
described in the Work Product, is not responsible for any such data or
information, and makes and may assess or make any suggestions or
recommendations in the Work Product solely in reliance on such data
or information. Client will defend and indemnify Brycer against any
damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses (including reasonable
attorneys’ fees), claims, demands, suits or proceedings made or
brought against Brycer (individually or collectively) by a third party in
connection with Client’s or an Authorized User ’s use of the Solution
or the contents of the Work Product, or any action or inaction taken by
a third party, including, but not limited to, third party inspectors, in
connection with such third party providing services for Client or
otherwise at Client’s or an Authorized User’s request or direction.
12. Breach. Brycer shall have the right to terminate or suspend th e
Agreement, and all of Client ’s rights hereunder, immediately upon
delivering written notice to Client detailing Client ’s breach of any
provision of the Agreement. If Client cures such breach within 5 days
of receiving written notice thereof, Brycer shall restore the Solution
and Client shall pay any fees or costs incurred by Brycer in connection
with the restoration of the Solution.
13. Illegal Payments . Client acknowledges and agrees that it has not
received or been offered any illegal or improper bribe, kickback,
payment, gift or anything of value from any employee or agent of
Brycer in connection with the Agreement.
14. Beneficiaries. There are no third party beneficiaries to the Agreement.
15. Force Majeure. No party shall be responsible for any failure to perform
due to unforeseen, non -commercial circumstances beyond its
reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, riot,
embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods,
earthquakes, blackouts, accidents, or strikes. In the event of any such
delay, any applicable period of time for action by said party may be
deferred for a period of time equal to the time of such delay, except
that a party’s failure to make any payment when du e hereunder shall
not be so excused.
16. Notices. All notices required in the Agreement shall be effective: (a) if
given personally, upon receipt; (b) if given by facsimile or electronic
mail, when such notice is transmitted and confirmation of receipt
obtained; (c) if mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, to the last
known address of each party, three business days after mailing; or (d)
if delivered to a nationally recognized overnight courier service, one
business day after delivery.
17. JURISDICTION AND VEN UE. THE AGREEMENT SHALL BE
GOVERNED BY, CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH, AND ENFORCEABLE UNDER, THE
LAWS OF THE STATE IN WHICH CLIENT EXISTS APPLICABLE
TO CONTRACTS MADE IN SUCH STATE AND THAT ARE TO
BE WHOLLY PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE WITHOUT
REFERENCE TO THE CHOICE-OF-LAW PRINCIPLES OF SUCH
STATE. THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY AGREE THAT ALL
ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS IN ANY WAY, MANNER OR
RESPECT ARISING OUT OF OR FROM OR RELATED TO THE
AGREEMENT SHALL BE LITIGATED ONLY IN COURTS
LOCATED WITHIN THE STAT E IN WHICH CLIENT EXISTS.
THE PARTIES HEREBY CONSENT AND SUBMIT TO THE
EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY LOCAL, STATE OR
FEDERAL COURT LOCATED WITHIN SAID STATE. THE
PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS THEY MAY HAVE TO
TRANSFER OR CHANGE VENUE OF ANY SUCH ACTION O R
PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO TH E
AGREEMENT. THE PARTIES WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL
BY JURY ON ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE OR
DEFEND ANY RIGHTS UNDER THE AGREEMENT, AND
AGREE THAT ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL
BE TRIED BEFORE A COURT AND NOT BEFORE A JURY.
18. Attorneys’ Fees. The prevailing party in any proceeding in connection
with the Agreement shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing
party all costs and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable
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attorneys’ and paralegals ’ fees and costs incurred by such party in
connection with any such proceeding.
19. Entire Agreement . The Agreement , including these Terms and
Conditions which are hereby incorporated by reference, sets out the
entire agreement between the parti es relative to the subject matter
hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or
representations, oral or written.
20. Amendment. The Agreement may not be altered or modified, except
by written amendment which expressly refers to the Agreeme nt and
which is duly executed by authorized representatives of all parties. The
waiver or failure by either party to exercise or enforce any right
provided for in the Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any
further right under the Agreement. Any provision of the Agreement
held to be invalid under applicable law shall not render the Agreement
invalid as a whole, and in such an event, such provision shall be
interpreted so as to best accomplish the intent of the parties within the
limits of applicable law. The Agreement may be executed by facsimile
and in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all
of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
21. Expiration. The rights and obligations contained in these Terms and
Conditions shall survive any expiration or termination of the
Agreement. But only pertaining to events arising prior to expiration or
termination of the Agreement
22. Separation of Services . Client acknowledges and agrees that each of
Brycer and BAGLP are separate and distinct entities, each providing
its respective services under the Agreement independently of the other.
Each of Brycer and BAGLP shall be solely responsible for the
performance, quality and delivery of the services it provides, as well as
for any obligations, liabilities or claims arising out of or relating to its
respective services. Neither Brycer nor BAGLP shall be liable for the
services performed or obligations undertaken by the other, and no joint
liability shall arise as a result of their respective roles under the
Agreement.
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Exhibit B
Maintenance Schedule and Minimum Service Levels
1. Uptime and Maintenance.
The Solution shall be available 24 hours per day during the term of this Agreement. The Solution shall be
fully functional, timely and accessible by Client at least 99.5% of the time or better and Brycer shall use
reasonable efforts to provide Client with advance notice of any unscheduled downtime.
2. Response Time.
Brycer shall respond to telephone calls from Client within two hours of the call and/or message and all
emails from Client within two hours of the receipt of the email.
3. Customer Support
Customer support hours are 24/7/365. The number is 630-413-9511.
Brycer will assign Client a dedicated customer representative with direct access to their email and work
number.
Source: Town of Brookfield website. First collected Oct 8, 2026.