22-001 Lester Giles_Amendment #1 dated 6-5-25 for Blacksmithing Classes and Demonstrations1
FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT 22-001
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AND LESTER
GILES MARKARIAN FOR BLACKSMITHING CLASSES
AND DEMONSTRATIONS
This First Amendment to Agreement 22-001 is by and between the City of Cupertino, a
municipal corporation (hereinafter "City") and LESTER GILES MARKARIAN, a Sole
Proprietorship/Individual (“Contractor”) whose address is
and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS:
A. On July 27, 2022, Agreement 22-001 (“Agreement”) was entered into by and between
City and Contractor for Blacksmithing Classes and Demonstrations.
B. City and Contractor desire to modify the Agreement on the terms and conditions set
forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as
follows:
1. Paragraph 3 of the Agreement is modified to read as follows:
Term. This contract begins on the Effective Date and ends on 06/30/2028 (“Contract Time”),
unless extended or terminated as provided herein. Time is of the essence and Contractor must
have sufficient time, resources, and qualified staff to deliver the Services as required.
Contractor must promptly notify City of any actual or potential delays to afford the Parties
adequate opportunity to address or mitigate such delays. The City’s appropriate department
head or the City Manager may extend the Contract Time through a written amendment to this
Agreement, provided such extension does not include additional contract funds. Extensions
requiring additional contract funds are subject to the City’s purchasing policy.
2. Exhibit B of the Agreement is replaced with a new Exhibit B-1 attached hereto.
3. Except as expressly modified herein, all other terms and covenants set forth in the
Agreement shall remain the same and shall be in full force and effect.
SIGNATURES CONTINUE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this modification of Agreement
to be executed.
CITY OF CUPERTINO
By
Title
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Senior Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date
LESTER GILES MARKARIAN
By
Title
Date
EXPENDITURE DISTRIBUTION
Item PO Number Amount
Base Amount 2023-111, 2024-403, 2025-151,
2025-475 16,740.00
1st Amendment 0.00
- - 16,740.00
Jun 5, 2025
Blacksmith
Jun 5, 2025
Director of Parks and Recreation
Jun 5, 2025
Updated 06/23/21
EXHIBIT C
AFFIDAVIT OF NO EMPLOYEES
State of California
County of Santa Clara
City of Cupertino
I, the undersigned, declare as follows:
I am an independent contractor and the owner of LESTER GILES MARKARIAN .
I wish to enter into a services contract with the City of Cupertino. I am fully aware of the
provisions of section 3700 of the California Labor Code, which requires every employer to
provide Workers' Compensation coverage for employees in accordance with the provisions
of that Code. I am also aware that I must provide proof of workers’ compensation insurance
to the City of Cupertino for any and all employees I may have, pursuant to Section 12 of the
City of Cupertino’s contract.
I hereby certify that I do not have any employees nor will I have any employees working for
me or my business during the term of any service contract with the City of Cupertino. I am
not required to have Workers’ Compensation insurance.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
is true and correct.
Executed on this ____day of ____________, 2025, at , California.
______________________________
PRINT NAME
______________________________
SIGNATURE
Lester Markarian
CruzJune5
Blacksmithing Classes and Demonstrations
Final Audit Report 2025-06-05
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By:Webmaster Admin (webmaster@cupertino.org)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAA8hUeU7xbxIPQF8e1_DqtzejzynFYruiD
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