HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 56982 CSC No.56982
CITY OF FORT WORTH
PUBLIC EVENTS DEPARTMENT
WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER
3401 W LANCASTER AVENUE
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76107
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Equine Network, LLC
2022 through 2023
This license agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth,
a home-rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas ("City") acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant
City Manager, and Equine Network, LLC ("Licensee"), a Delaware limited liability company, acting by and through
its duly authorized representative.
1. FACILITIES
1.01 City agrees to rent to Licensee, for the purpose of holding the USTRC National Finals, ("Event"),
the Facilities particularly described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference, on the dates specified in said exhibit. (Facilities is defined in Exhibit A)Subject to the conditions,
limitations and restrictions of this Agreement and any exhibits, amendments and addendums, Licensee
may occupy and use the City of Fort Worth owned Facilities herein described, including contiguous common
areas (and other such areas as agreed upon) necessary to accommodate patrons, for the above stated
purpose and in accordance with Exhibit A.
1.02 In the event the City shall fail to perform its part of this Agreement or any part thereof, by reason of
act of God, labor dispute, or the interruption or curtailment of any utility service (gas, electric, water or
sewerage disposal), or through negligent or intentional acts solely caused by persons, associations, or
corporations other than the City or its duly authorized agents, the Licensee shall not be entitled to claim
damages against the City for default occasioned by any of the aforesaid causes. The City shall have the
right to determine the proportionate abatement of rent during the period of untenantability.
2. TERM, RENTAL FEE, PAYMENT SCHEDULE, AND INCENTIVES
2.01 The term, rental amount, payment schedule, and any incentives concerning this Agreement shall
be set forth in Exhibit A. All deposits and other funds received by City are non-refundable.
3. OUTSIDE SUBCONTRACT PERSONNEL
3.01 Licensee shall, at Licensee's own expense, provide all necessary and adequately trained
personnel, including, but not limited to, ticket-sellers, ticket-takers, ushers, floor managers, stage crews
(other than Public Events Department technical personnel), electricians, technicians, carpenters, machine
operators, and any and all other personnel necessary in the promotion and presentation of the Events. City
assumes no responsibility for said personnel and Licensee hereby expressly releases and discharges City
from any and all liability for any property damage or loss and/or personal injury, including, but not limited
to, death, arising out of or in connection with, directly or indirectly the occupancy and/or use of the leased
Facilities and any and all activities conducted thereon that are sustained by reasons of the occupancy of
said buildings under this Agreement. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a principal/agent, or
employer/employee relationship between the City and Licensee's subcontracted personnel.
3.02 The City has the following exclusive agreements for subcontractor services at Will Rogers
Memorial Center:
a) Concessions and Catering
b) Alcohol Beverage Service
c) Electrical Distribution
d) Event Staffing/Security
e) Internet/Telecom Services
City reserves the right to enter into agreements for exclusive subcontractor services at Will Rogers
Memorial Center at any time.
4. ALCOHOL RIGHTS OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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4.01 Licensee must comply with City food and beverage requirements and must contract with the current
City concession services provider regarding the serving of any alcoholic beverage services. Licensee shall
have no rights in the selling or dispensing of beer, wine, or any alcoholic liquors.
5. CONCESSION/SOUVENIR RIGHTS
5.01 The City reserves all concession, food, beverage, novelty and souvenir rights, except Licensee's
programs and logoed merchandise. Any matters not herein expressly provided for shall be left to the
discretion of the City's Director of Public Events or his designee ("Director") with the exception of approved
commercial exhibitors and the resale of items related to the horse industry or promotion of the Licensee.
5.02 Licensee must comply with City and Will Rogers Memorial Center ("WRMC") food and beverage
requirements and must contract with the current City contracted vendor to handle all concession services
as well as alcoholic and soft drink beverage services. Any approved sampling is limited to products directly
related to or sold by the exhibitors and must be approved by City in advance. All other give-away food and
beverage products must be purchased through the in-house concessionaire.
6. CATERING
6.01 The City has an exclusive provider of food and beverage services at the Facilities. Licensee must
contract with the City's Food and Beverage Provider for any catering services needed for the Event at the
Licensee's expense.
7. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES
7.01 Licensee agrees that Licensee has examined the Facilities prior to the execution of this Agreement
and is satisfied with the physical condition of the Facilities. Licensee's taking possession of the Facilities for
the Event shall be conclusive evidence of its receipt of the Facilities in a safe, sanitary and sightly condition
and in good repair, except for those conditions which the Licensee provides City written notice of before
Licensee takes possession of the Facilities. Licensee agrees the illuminated sign above the clock in the Will
Rogers Coliseum shall remain lighted and visible at all times during the term of the Agreement.
8. CARE OF FACILITIES
8.01 Licensee, at Licensee's own expense, shall keep the Facilities and maintain all equipment and other
properties of City in a safe, sanitary, sightly condition and in good repair, and shall restore and yield said
Facilities, equipment, and all other properties belonging to the City back to City at the expiration or termination
of each of the yearly license terms of this Agreement in good or better condition as existed at the
commencement of this Agreement and in which Licensee found them, ordinary wear and tear (including
damage by acts of God or other causes beyond the control of Licensee) excepted.
8.02 Licensee will not do or permit to be done any injury or damage to any buildings or part thereof, or
permit to be done anything that will damage or change the finish or appearance of the Facilities or the
furnishings thereof or any other property belonging to the City by the erection or removal of equipment or any
other improvements, alterations, or additions. No decorative or other materials shall be nailed, tacked,
screwed or otherwise physically attached to any part of the Facilities or to any of the furnishings or fixtures of
the City without the consent of the Director.
8.03 Subject to ordinary wear and tear, Licensee will pay the costs of repairing (to its condition immediately
preceding the occurrence of such damage) any damage that may be done to the Facilities or any of the
fixtures, furniture or furnishings by any act of Licensee or any of Licensee's employees, agents, officers, or
anyone visiting the Facilities upon the invitation of the Licensee including the patrons of the Event or function
for which Licensee hereby is licensing the Facilities. The City shall determine, in its sole discretion, whether
any damage has occurred, the amount of the damage, and the reasonable costs of repairing the damage,
and whether, under the terms of the Agreement, the Licensee is responsible. City shall be the sole judge of
the quality of the maintenance and/or damage of the Facilities, including, but not limited to, the furnishings,
fixture, and furniture, by the Licensee. The costs of repairing any damage to the Facilities shall be
immediately due and payable by the Licensee upon Licensee's receipt of a written invoice from the City.
8.04 In licensing the Facilities, City does not relinquish the right to control the management of the Facilities,
or the right to enforce all necessary and proper rules for the management and operation of the same. City,
through its Manager, police and fire personnel and other designated representatives has the right, at any
time, to enter any portion of the Facilities (without causing or constituting a termination of the privilege or an
interference for the possession of the Facilities by the Licensee) for any purpose, provided this shall not
authorize or empower City to direct the activities of the Licensee or assume liability for Licensee's activities.
9. EQUIPMENT
9.01 All equipment owned by Licensee must be removed from the WRMC immediately after completion of
the Event. No equipment may be left in the WRMC. Any equipment or other property left by the Licensee at
the WRMC for over thirty(30) calendar days after each annual Event will be considered abandoned and will
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become the property of the City, and the City will dispose of the property as it deems appropriate. Any
equipment used by the Licensee that is owned by the City must be returned to the City in the same or better
condition than when received by Licensee.
10. PROPERTY LOSS
10.01 City assumes no responsibility for any property placed in the Facilities, WRMC, or any part thereof
by the Licensee or any agent, officer, or employee of the Licensee. Licensee hereby expressly releases and
discharges City from any and all liability for any property damage or loss and personal injury, including, but
not limited to, death, arising out of or in connection with, directly or indirectly, the occupancy or use of the
Facilities and any and all activities conducted thereon sustained by reasons of the occupancy or use of said
Facilities under this Agreement.
11. REMOVAL OF DISORDERLY PERSONS
11.01 City,through its Director, police, and fire personnel and other designated representatives, retains the
right to remove from the Facilities any and all such employees, agents and officers of Licensee and the right,
with its officers and agents, including its police officers, to eject any objectionable person or persons
(including, but not limited to, employees of the Licensee) from the Facilities or any portion of the WRMC. In
the event of the exercise of this authority, Licensee hereby waives any and all claims for damages of
whatsoever kind against the City, its officers, agents, representatives, or employees on account of said
removal.
12. UTILITIES/HVAC
12.01 City agrees to furnish the necessary light and existing electrical power for ordinary use of the Facilities
only, including, but not limited to, lighting, heat and air conditioning sufficient to make the Facilities comfortable
(during event/show hours only), and water for ordinary use of the appliances installed but for no other
purposes. The Director shall determine what constitutes ordinary use under this Agreement. City shall not
be responsible for accidents and unavoidable delays.
12.02 It is understood that the City enforces the adopted National Electrical Code to ensure the public is
not exposed to electrical hazards. If extension cords are used, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
Protection is required. These cords have a test and a reset button and must have the words "GFCI protected"
printed on the cord. All 120-volt extension cords shall be three-wire grounding type cords. Extension cords
shall not be placed through doorways. Frayed or damaged cords shall not be used.
12.03 Licensee must contract with a City-approved vendor to handle all electrical requirements above and
beyond that which are readily available.
13. SEATING CAPACITY
13.01 Licensee tickets sales and Facility occupancy shall be limited by the actual seating capacity of the
Facility or as allowed under any federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, rules
and regulations of the City, including, but not limited to, all rules, regulations and requirements of the City's
Police and Fire Departments, whichever is stricter.
14. EMERGENCY PERSONNEL
14.01 Licensee shall be responsible, at its own cost and expense, for providing such emergency medical
services as it deems necessary for the Event. Any standby ambulance service must be provided by the City's
current licensed ambulance provider. Standby ambulance service shall be required, at Licensee's expense,
for any event, which in the sole discretion of the Director requires such service. Licensee shall be responsible
for ensuring that all emergency personnel and ambulance service providers are paid in full.
15. SECURITY PERSONNEL
15.01 Licensee will be responsible for providing and paying for, at its sole cost and expense, such security
services and personnel as deemed necessary for the Event by the Director in the Director's sole discretion.
At a minimum, one security officer will be required on a 24-hour basis from move-in through move-out of
livestock and vendors. Additional security officers will be required for heavy move-in and/or move-out, events
with alcoholic beverages served, locations with unsecured merchandise and any other instances deemed
necessary by the Director.
15.02 All security personnel must be certified peace officers of the State of Texas or approved WRMC
security companies. Any officers will be approved and scheduled by the Director.
16. FIRE MARSHAL
16.01 Licensee will be responsible, at its own cost and expense, for providing such fire marshal services
as deemed necessary for the Event as determined by Director. Licensee understands that fire marshal
personnel are independent contractors. Licensee shall bear sole responsibility, if any, for reporting its
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payment for each fire marshal's services as taxable income to the Internal Revenue Service. Licensee shall
be responsible for ensuring that all fire marshal service providers are paid in full.
17. NON-SMOKING FACILITY
17.01 Licensee understands that WRMC is a NON-SMOKING FACILITY and agrees to make a good faith
effort to announce such fact hourly. In any event, Licensee agrees to make at least three (3)announcements
to that effect during an eight (8) hour period, with one announcement being made at the beginning of each
Event.
18. OBSTRUCTIONS
18.01 Sidewalks, entries, passage vestibules, halls, elevators, or access ways to public utilities of the
Facilities shall not be obstructed or caused to be obstructed by Licensee, or caused or permitted to be used
for any purpose other than ingress or egress to and from the Facilities. The doors, skylights, stairways or
openings that reflect or admit light into any portion of the Facilities shall not be obstructed by Licensee.
19. PARKING
19.01 City operates a paid parking system in all surface lots and parking garages at WRMC. All parking
fees will be charged to the individual or Licensee at the prevailing rates. City will supply Licensee with fifteen
(15) complimentary parking passes per day, upon request, to be used during the Event each year of this
Agreement.
20. INDEMNIFICATION
20.01 LICENSEE AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY AND
CITY'S EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICERS, AND SERVANTS (COLLECTIVELY,
"INDEMNITEES") FOR, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES,
LOSSES. LIENS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS, JUDGMENTS AND EXPENSES, (INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, COURT COSTS, ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS OF INVESTIGATION), OF ANY
NATURE, KIND OR DESCRIPTION ARISING OR ALLEGED TO ARISE BY REASON OF INJURY TO
OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO OWNER'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST
PROFITS) (1) RELATING TO THE USE OR OCCUPANCY OF THE FACILITY BY LICENSEE, ITS
EMPLOYEES, PATRONS, AGENTS, INVITEE, LICENSEES AND ANY PARTY USING THE FACILITY
OR (2) BY REASON OF ANY OTHER CLAIM WHATSOEVER OF ANY PERSON OR PARTY
OCCASIONED OR ALLEGED TO BE OCCASIONED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY ACT OR
OMISSION ON THE PART OF LICENSEE OR ANY INVITEE, LICENSEE, EMPLOYEE, DIRECTOR,
OFFICER, SERVANT, OR CONTRACTOR OF LICENSEE, OR ANYONE LICENSEE CONTROLS OR
EXERCISES CONTROL OVER OR (3) BY ANY BREACH, VIOLATION OR NONPERFORMANCE OF
ANY COVENANT OF LICENSEE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT(COLLECTIVELY, "LIABILITIES").
21.02 IT IS AGREED WITH RESPECT TO ANY LEGAL LIMITATIONS NOW OR HEREAFTER IN
EFFECT AND AFFECTING THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THE INDEMNIFICATION
OBLIGATION UNDER THIS SECTION, SUCH LEGAL LIMITATIONS ARE MADE A PART OF THE
INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION AND SHALL OPERATE TO AMEND THE INDEMNIFICATION
OBLIGATION TO THE MINIMUM EXTENT NECESSARY TO BRING THE PROVISION INTO
CONFORMITY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH LIMITATIONS, AND AS SO MODIFIED, THE
INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
21. INSURANCE
21.01 Prior to the time Licensee is entitled to any right of access to or use of the Facilities, Licensee must
procure, pay for and maintain the following insurance written by companies approved by the State of Texas
and acceptable to the Director. The following insurance must be evidenced by delivery to the Director of
executed certificates of insurance or certified copies of policies, whichever is acceptable to the Director.
A. Commercial General Liability(CGL) Insurance
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate limit
B. Business Automobile Liability Insurance
i. $1,000,000 each accident on a combined single limit
or
$250,000 Property Damage; and
$500,000 Bodily Injury per person per occurrence
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ii. The insurance policy must be endorsed to cover "Any Auto", defined as autos
owned, hired, and non-owned when said vehicle is used in the course of the Event
herein.
C. Workers' Compensation Insurance
i. Part A: Statutory Limits
ii. Part B: Employer's Liability
a) $100,000 each accident
b) $100,000 disease-each employee
c) $500,000 disease-policy limit
21.02 Additional Requirements.
A. Such insurance amounts must be revised upward at the Director's reasonable option and
no more frequently than once every 12 months, and Licensee must revise such amounts
within thirty(30) calendar days following notice to Licensee of such requirements.
B. To the extent permissible by applicable law, insurance policies required herein must be
endorsed to include City as an additional insured as its interest may appear. Additional
insured parties must include employees, representatives, officers, agents, and volunteers
of City.
C. All policies must include a Waiver of Subrogation (Right of Recovery) in favor of the City of
Fort Worth.
D. Any failure on part of Director to request certificate(s) of insurance will not be construed as
a waiver of such requirement or as a waiver of the insurance requirements themselves.
E. Insurers of Licensee's insurance policies must be licensed to do business in the state of
Texas by the Department of Insurance or be otherwise eligible and authorized to do
business in the state of Texas. Insurers must be acceptable to the Director insofar as their
financial strength and solvency and each such company must have a current minimum
A.M. Best Key Rating Guide rating of A-: VIII or other equivalent insurance industry
standard rating otherwise approved by the Director.
F. Deductible limits on insurance policies must not exceed $10,000 per occurrence unless
otherwise approved by the Director. Deductibles must be listed on the certificate of
insurance.
G. In the event there are any local, federal or other regulatory insurance or bonding
requirements for Licensee's operations, and such requirements exceed those specified
herein, then such requirements will prevail.
H. Licensee will require its contractors and subcontractors to maintain applicable insurance
coverages, limits, and other requirements as those specified herein; and, Licensee will
require its contractors and subcontractors to provide Licensee and City with certificate(s)
of insurance documenting such coverage. Also, Licensee will require its contractors and
subcontractors to have City and Licensee endorsed as additional insureds (as their interest
may appear) on their respective insurance policies.
I. The term of insurance is for the duration of the License Period, which includes the period
from the right of access to set-up through the period allowed for removal of property.
J. The Licensee is responsible for providing the City with a thirty (30) calendar day notice of
cancellation or non-renewal of any insurance policy and may not change the terms and
conditions of any policy that would limit the scope or coverage, or otherwise alter or disallow
coverage as required herein.
K. Any self-insured retention in excess of$25,000.00, affecting required insurance coverage,
must be acceptable to and approved by the Director in regards to asset value and
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stockholders' equity. In lieu of traditional insurance, alternative coverage maintained
through insurance pools or risk retention groups, must also be approved by the Director.
L. The company issuing the insurance policy will have no recourse against the City of Fort
Worth for payment of any premiums or assessments for any deductibles that all are at the
sole risk of Licensee.
M. For purposes of this insurance section, the terms "Owner", "City" or "City of Fort Worth"
includes all authorities, boards, bureaus, commissions, divisions, departments, and officers
of the City and the individual members, representatives, officers, employees, and agents
thereof in their official capacities and while acting on behalf of the City of Fort Worth.
N. Coverage must be written on a Per Occurrence basis and the policy must include Broad
Form Property Damage Coverage with an insurance company satisfactory to the Director.
If insurance policies are not written for specified coverage limits, an Umbrella or Excess
Liability insurance for any differences is required. When required, Excess Liability must
follow the form of the primary coverage.
O. If coverage is underwritten on a claims-made basis, the retroactive date must be coincident
with or prior to the date of the License Period and the certificate of insurance must state
that the coverage is claims-made and the retroactive date. The insurance coverage must
be maintained for the duration of the Agreement and for five(5) years following termination
or expiration of the Agreement. An annual certificate of insurance submitted to the City
must evidence such insurance coverage.
P. Certificates of Insurance must be delivered to the Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 West
Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, evidencing all the required coverages,
including endorsements.
21.03 Licensee hereby waives subrogation rights for loss or damage against City, and its officers, agents,
representatives, servants, and employees for personal injury(including, but not limited to, death), property
damage, and any other loss.
21.04 Licensee will not do or permit to be done anything in or upon any portion of the Facilities, or bring
or keep anything therein or thereupon that will in any way conflict with the conditions of any insurance policy
upon the Facilities or any part thereof, or in any way increase the rate of fire insurance upon the Facilities
or on property kept therein, or in any way obstruct or interfere with the right of the other tenants of the
Facilities, or injure or annoy them.
21.05 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon the
failure of the Licensee to provide acceptable documentation of insurance as required herein.
22. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
22.01 Licensee must ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, rules, regulations,
and ordinances including, but not limited to all ordinances, charter provisions, rules and regulations of the
City of Fort Worth. Licensee will not do or suffer to be done anything on the Facilities during the Initial Term
and any Renewal Term in violation of any such laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, charter
provisions, directives or requirements. If the City calls the attention of Licensee to any such violation on the
part of said Licensee or any person employed by or admitted to the Facilities by Licensee, Licensee will
immediately desist from and correct such violation or vacate the Facilities.
22.02 Licensee will obtain and pay for all necessary permits, licenses, and taxes from any governmental
agency with jurisdiction thereof.
23. FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT
23.01 Licensee agrees to assume full responsibility for complying with the Federal Copyright Law of 1978
(17 U.S.C. 101, et seq.) and any regulations issued thereunder including, but not limited to, the assumption
of any and all responsibilities for paying royalties that are due for the use of copyrighted works in Licensee's
performances or exhibitions to the copyright owner, or representative of said copyright owner. City expressly
assumes no obligations, implied or otherwise, regarding payment or collection of any such fees or financial
obligations. City specifically does not authorize, permit, or condone the performance, reproduction, or other
use of copyrighted materials by Licensee or its agents or licensees without the appropriate licenses or
permission being secured by Licensee in advance. It is further agreed that LICENSEE WILL DEFEND,
INDEMNIFY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM NONPAYMENT TO
LICENSING AGENCIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ASCAP, BMI, AND SESAC OR DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF LICENSEE'S INFRINGEMENT OR VIOLATION OF THE COPYRIGHT LAW OR
REGULATIONS. City expressly assumes no obligation to review or obtain appropriate licensing and all such
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licensing will be the exclusive obligation of the Licensee. Licensee understands that they are responsible for
securing any and all licenses by artists/performers giving permission for the recordings. Licensee is
responsible for both reporting and payment of any music licensing fees that may be required by law.
23.02 Licensee understands and agrees that without the proper license obtained by Licensee, there is a
risk of an injunction or money damages arising from a copyright lawsuit brought by ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, or
any other licensing agency.
24. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT(ADA)
24.01 It is understood that the Event is not an event of the City. Licensee acknowledges that it is responsible
for and will make available the goods and services offered at the Event to all attendees, including, but not
limited to, those with disabilities. Licensee is responsible for non-permanent accessibility requirements, such
as, but not limited to, seating accessibility and auxiliary aids for the visually impaired, hearing impaired and
mobility impaired. LICENSEE WILL NOT MOVE OR INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH ACCESSIBILITY TO
ADA FACILITIES, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WHEELCHAIR SEATING. LICENSEE WILL NOT
SELL TICKETS FOR ADA SEATING TO PERSONS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE ADA ACCOMMODATIONS.
LICENSEE INDEMNIFIES THE CITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF
LICENSEE'S DUTIES UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF ADA AND THIS SECTION.
25. FORCE MAJEURE
25.01 It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties to this Agreement that, if the performance of
any obligations hereunder is delayed or cancelled by reason of war; civil commotion; acts of God; unusually
inclement or severe weather conditions; fire; pandemic (including, but not limited to, COVID-19); epidemic;
declaration of disaster or emergency by the State of Texas, Tarrant County, or the City of Fort Worth; or
other circumstances that are reasonably beyond the control of the applicable party obligated or permitted
under the terms of this Agreement to do or perform the same, regardless of whether any such circumstance
is similar to any of those enumerated or not (collectively referred to as "Force Majeure Event"), the Party
so obligated or permitted will be excused from doing or performing the same during such period of delay,
so that the time period applicable to such performance will be extended for a period of time equal to the
period such party was delayed, unless the same results in canceling the Event. Measures taken by the
Office of Homeland Security/Office of Emergency Preparedness ("OHS"), State of Texas, Tarrant County,
or the City of Fort Worth to close facilities or venues related to the Event, for any reason, is an act of
government and, as such, is also considered a Force Majeure Event.
25.02 The party asserting a Force Majeure Event must give written notice and full particulars of the Force
Majeure Event, including how the Force Majeure Event prevents performance, to the other party as soon
as practicable, but no later than seven (7)calendar days after the occurrence of the cause relied upon. This
time period may be extended by written agreement of the parties.
25.03 If a Force Majeure Event causes the Event to be cancelled, in whole or in part, and the affected
party complies with this Section regarding notice, the Licensee will owe the City the License Fee based on
the time period (if any) during which the Licensee had reasonable commercial use of the Facilities. In the
event that a refund of any deposits or prepayments is necessary, the City will refund such amounts
promptly.
26. ASSIGNMENT
26.01 Licensee may not right to assign, sell, or transfer its rights or obligations under this Agreement without
the prior written consent of the City. Any purported transfer or assignment in violation of this provision will be
null and void and will constitute a default hereunder. If assigned per the written consent of the City, Licensee
agrees to ensure that any assignee will comply with all terms, provisions, covenants, and conditions of this
Agreement. Assignment or subletting of this Agreement will not relieve Licensee from any of its obligations
under this Agreement.
27. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
27.01 The following events will be deemed to be events of default("Events of Default") by Licensee under
this Agreement:
A. Licensee fails to pay any installment of the rent when due or any other payment of
reimbursement to City required hereunder;
B. Licensee attempts to assign this contract without the prior written consent of City;
C. Licensee becomes insolvent or makes a transfer in fraud of creditors, or makes an
assignment for the benefit of creditors;
D. Licensee fails to comply with the insurance requirements set forth in this Agreement; or
E. Licensee fails to comply with any other term, provision or covenant of this Agreement.
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28. TERMINATION
28.01 Upon the occurrence of any such Event of Default of the Agreement, City will have the option to
terminate this Agreement immediately. If the City terminates this Agreement, Licensee must immediately
surrender the Facilities to City and, if Licensee fails to do so, City may, without prejudice to any remedy, enter
upon and take possession of the Facilities and remove Licensee and any other person who may be occupying
the Facilities by force, if necessary, without being liable for the prosecution or any claim of damages therefore.
Licensee agrees to pay to City on demand the amount of all loss and damage which City may suffer by reason
of such termination.
28.02 City may, as a result of an Event of Default, and at its discretion, relet the entire Facilities or relet any
building or any portion of any building of the Facilities that is determined by the City not to be in substantial
use by the Licensee and receive the rent therefore, and Licensee agrees to pay to City on demand any
deficiency that may arise by reason of reletting. City agrees to use all reasonable efforts to attempt to relet
the Facilities. Licensee will not be entitled, under any circumstances, to any excess rental fees received by
City as a result of reletting, and Licensee hereby waives any claim to such excess rental amounts.
28.03 No pursuit of any remedy by City constitutes a forfeiture or waiver of any rent due to City or of any
damages accruing to City by reason of the violation of any of the terms, provisions, and covenants herein
contained. No act or thing done by City or its officers, agents or employees during the term of this Agreement
will be deemed a termination of the Agreement or an acceptance of the surrender of the Facilities, and no
agreement to terminate this Agreement or accept a surrender of the Facilities will be valid unless in writing
signed by City. City's acceptance of the payment of rental or other payments after the occurrence of a default
will not be construed as waiver of such default, unless City notifies Licensee in writing. Any act by City to
enforce one or more of the remedies herein provided upon an event of default will not be deemed or construed
to constitute a waiver of such default or of City's right to enforce any such remedies with respect to such
default or subsequent default.
29. NOTICES
29.01 All notices required or permitted under this Agreement may be given to a party personally or by mail,
addressed to such party at the address stated below or to such other address as one party may from time to
time notify the other in writing. Any notice so given shall be deemed to have been received when deposited
in the United States mail so addressed with postage prepaid:
CITY:
Director of Public Events With Copy To:
Will Rogers Memorial Center City of Fort Worth
3401 W Lancaster Ave City Attorney's Office
Fort Worth, Texas 76107 200 Texas St
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
LICENSEE:
Equine Network, LLC
Attn: Connie Gentry
7500 Alamo Rd NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120
30. SOLE AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT,SEVERABILITY, ADDITIONAL TERMS
30.01 This written instrument constitutes the entire Agreement by the parties hereto concerning the license
of the Facilities and obligations of the parties and any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement
that purports to vary from the terms hereof, will be void. It is understood and agreed that all the provisions of
this License Agreement are applicable except where specifically modified by any exhibit, addendum, or
amendment, in which case such exhibit, addendum, or amendment will apply.
30.02 Licensee and City agree to promptly execute an amendment(s) to this Agreement in order to spell
out any additional terms agreed to between the Licensee and City. Failure of the Licensee and City to execute
such amendment upon request will be considered an Event of Default and this Agreement may be terminated
at the option of the requesting party. No amendment or additional terms will be effective unless it is in writing
and signed by both parties hereto after the effective date of this Agreement.
30.03 In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement are held to be invalid, illegal,
or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other
provision hereof and this Agreement will be considered as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions
were never contained herein.
30.04 Licensee acknowledges that it has read, understands, and agrees to the additional terms stated in
Exhibit A.
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31. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
31.01 This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and, except as otherwise provided in this
Agreement, their assigns.
32. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
32.01 This Agreement will be construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas. If any
action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought on the basis of this Agreement, venue for such
action will lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the
Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
33. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/NO PARTNERSHIP
33.01 It is expressly understood and agreed that Licensee will operate as an independent contractor as
to all rights and privileges granted herein, and not as agent, representative or employee of the City.
Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement, Licensee will have the
exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely responsible for the acts
and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors (except the City), and
subcontractors. Licensee acknowledges that the doctrine of respondent superior will not apply as
between the City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Licensee, and its officers, agents,
employees, servants, contractors, and subcontractors.
33.02 Licensee further agrees that nothing herein will be construed as the creation of a partnership or
joint enterprise between City and Licensee. It is further understood that the City will in no way be
considered a Co-employer or a joint employer of Licensee or any officers, agents, servants, employees,
contractors, or subcontractors of Licensee. Neither Licensee, nor any officers, agents, servants,
employees, contractors, or subcontractors of Licensee will be entitled to any employment benefits from
the City. Licensee will be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf
of itself, and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Licensee
will also be responsible and liable for any and all acts or omissions of Licensee and its officers, agents,
servants, employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
33.03 Licensee represents and warrants that all of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors,
and subcontractors who perform any services under this Agreement are qualified and competent to
perform such services. The Director reserves the right to refuse to permit any officer, agent, servant,
employee, contractor, or subcontractor of Licensee from providing service under this Agreement for any
reason, provided that if the conduct of the any such individual or entity is correctable, Licensee will have
first been notified of the objectionable conduct and will have had the opportunity to correct it.
34. AUTHORITY OF LICENSEE'S AGENT
34.01 By executing this Agreement, Licensee's agent affirms that he or she is authorized by Licensee
to execute this Agreement and that all representations made herein with regard to Licensee's identity,
address, and legal status (corporation, partnership, individual, etc.) are true and correct.
35. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
35.01 This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which will be considered as an original
signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original signature. For these purposes,
"electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions (e.g. via pdf file or facsimile
transmission)of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted via software such as Adobe Sign.
EXECUTED as of the date and year first above written in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
CITY OF FORT WORTH EQUINE NETWORK, LLC,
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Jay Chapa Connie Gentry
Deputy City Manager Senior VP of Team Roping Operations
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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Approval Recommended:
By:Michael E Crum(Jan 12,2022 17 10 CST)
Michael Crum
Director of Public Events
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Assistant City Attorney
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Name: David Reeves
Title: Senior Public Events Manager
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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Exhibit A
1) FACILITIES AND RENTAL DATES
a) City agrees to license and provide to Licensee the following facilities at the WRMC (collectively,
the "Facilities"or"Facility") as needed and available for the Event on the contracted dates listed in
section 1.b.
i) Will Rogers Coliseum
(1) Includes all dressing rooms, office areas and the Backstage Club, if needed
(2) The Coliseum will not be available until 7:00 PM on the first show date of the Event
ii) Burnett Building
(1) Includes all stalls, Vet Clinic, office areas, exercise area and cattle pens
iii) Richardson-Bass Building
(1) Includes John Justin Arena, all stalls and cattle pens, James L. and Eunice West
Arena, Brown-Lupton North and South Exhibits Areas, Coburn Room, all available
meeting rooms and office areas.
iv) Charlie and Kit Moncrief Building
(1) Includes W.R. Watt Arena, all stalls, exercise area and all meeting rooms and
office areas
v) Equestrian Multi-Purpose Building
(1) Includes all stalls and arenas if needed
vi) The Pavilion with 125' x 250' arena
vii) Cattle 1, 2, 3, 4—use of these facilities is limited to stall rentals on a per stall basis
b) YEARS 2022—2024("Term")
i) 2022
(1) April 21-22: Staff move-in to office areas, arenas and commercial exhibit areas
only
(2) April 23: Move in and exercise beginning at 8:00 a.m.
(a) Any livestock arriving on show grounds or stall usage prior to 8:00 a.m.,
Saturday, April 23, 2022 will be considered early arrivals.
(3) April 24 - May 1: Show Dates
(4) May 2: Move out must be completed by 12:00 a.m.
ii) 2023
(1) April 20-21: Staff move-in to office areas, arenas and commercial exhibit areas
only
(2) April 22: Move in and exercise beginning at 8:00 a.m.
(a) Any livestock arriving on show grounds or stall usage prior to 8:00 a.m.,
Saturday. April 22, 2023 will be considered early arrivals.
(3) April 23-30: Show Dates
(4) May 1: Move out must be completed by 12:00 a.m.
iii)2024
(1) April 18-19: Staff move-in to office areas, arenas and commercial exhibit areas
only
(2) April 20: Move in and exercise beginning at 8:00 a.m.
(a) Any livestock arriving on show grounds or stall usage prior to 8:00 a.m.,
Saturday, April 20, 2024 will be considered early arrivals.
(3) April 21-28: Show Dates
(4) April 29: Move out must be completed by 12:00 a.m.
C) FEES
i) Rental Fee. Licensee agrees to pay City an annual flat rental fee of$120,000.00 per Event
for each year of the Initial Term and for each year of any Renewal Term ("Rental Fee").
The Rental Fee includes the following items:
(1) Rental of the Facilities for the dates set forth in Exhibit A, Section 1.b above
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement
(2) Up to 1,600 City-owned stalls in the Facilities. If additional stalls are required,
Licensee agrees to pay the rates listed below.
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(3) Rental and set-up of City-owned tables, chairs, stage risers, panels, 1 roping
chute, 2 tractors and implements, and sound equipment(e.g., microphones, mixer,
CD player, speakers, spotlight, etc.) as required for the Event.
(4) Labor to set and remove the above-listed City-owned equipment, install and
remove the white wall around the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum arena and clean-
up following the Event, including any necessary dumpsters.
(5) Commercial vendor spaces inside and outside of contracted Facilities. Any use of
outside exhibit space must be agreed upon by Licensee and City prior to January
1st in each licensed year.
(6) Diesel fuel for City-owned tractors
ii) Additional Fees and Charges. The charges and expenses to be paid to the City or an
approved City vendor or contractor, as applicable, by Licensee that are set forth below are
in addition to the Rental Fee and shall be referred to herein as "Additional Fees."
(1) Additional Facilities and Dates: Licensee must pay the City for the use of any
additional City facilities and additional dates for the Event not included in Exhibit
A, Sections 1.a and 1.b. in accordance with Exhibit A, Section 2.
(2) Shavings: City retains exclusive rights for the sale of all shavings at the prevailing
rate. Shavings in bags may not be brought onto show grounds by Licensee or any
Event participants. If Licensee or any exhibitor brings shavings onto the show
grounds or into the Facilities without the prior written consent of the Director, or in
direct conflict with the exclusive rights of the City, then the Licensee shall be
responsible for paying a fee of$5.00 per bag of shavings based on the equivalent
of a 3'/2 cubic foot bag. The total fine amount will be at the sole discretion of the
Director.
(3) Trailer/RV Parking: Licensee may use any available space for trailer parking as
designated by the Director at the prevailing parking rates. At the discretion of the
Director, RV spaces will be provided, as available, and will be invoiced to Licensee
or Licensee's exhibitors at the prevailing rates. Licensee shall be responsible for
ensuring that all payments are made in a timely manner and shall be liable for
nonpayment by Licensee's exhibitors.
(4) Arena Preparation and Clean-up: City will clean arena seating areas once daily
prior to start of each show date contracted. City will also clean the main aisles of
contracted livestock Facilities daily. City will provide a base level of arena footing
for the Event, at its discretion. Any additions or changes to the base dirt provided
by the City must be contracted with the City's current approved contractor at the
Licensee's sole cost and expense.
(5) Sound, Lighting, and Stagehand Labor: In the event City is unable to furnish
sufficient WRMC stagehands to work any Event that uses staging, lights, or
amplified sound, Licensee must contract with and pay a vendor approved by the
Director to provide additional stagehand services.
(6) Third-Party Vendors and Contractors: To the extent that this Agreement requires
Licensee to procure the services of a third-party contractor or vendor, including,
but not limited to, catering, electrical distribution, additional labor and staffing,
ambulance, fire marshal, and security, the costs for such services shall be borne
by the Licensee and shall not be part of the Rental Fee.
2) RENTAL RATE SCHEDULE FOR ADDITIONAL EVENT FACILITIES OR EVENT DATES
a) If Licensee wishes to use any of the Facilities outside of the dates listed in Exhibit A, Section 1.b
or desires the use of any additional City facilities not set forth in Exhibit A, Section 1.a, then
Licensee shall pay the rates listed below:
i) Will Rogers Coliseum
(1) $1,250 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
(2) $1,250- Per Exercise Day(12 hours climate controlled)
(3) $2,500- Per Show Day(All show hours climate controlled)
ii) Burnett Building Stalls
(1) $60 - per stall used
(2) There will be a $25.00 per day fee charged per stall occupied prior to 7:00
a.m. on the first move-in day or after midnight on the move-out day in each
year contracted.
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iii) Burnett Cattle Pens
(1) $300 Per Move In or Move Out Day
(2) $600 Per Show Day
iv) John Justin Arena
(1) $1,100 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
(2) $1,100- Per Exercise Day(12 hours climate controlled)
(3) $2,200- Per Show Day(All show hours climate controlled)
v) James L. & Eunice West Arena
(1) $450 Per Move In or Move Out Day
(2) $1,000 Per Show or Sale Day(All show/sale hours climate controlled)
vi) Brown-Lupton North Exhibit Area
(1) $250 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
(2) $500 - Per Show Day(All show hours climate controlled)
vii) Brown-Lupton South Exhibit Area
(1) $250 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
(2) $500 - Per Show Day(All show hours climate controlled)
viii) Richardson-Bass Building Stalls
(1) $60 - Per stall used
(2) There will be a $25.00 per day fee charged per stall occupied prior to 7:00
a.m. on the first move-in day or after midnight on the move-out day in each
year contracted.
ix) Richardson-Bass Cattle Pens
(1) $300 Per Move In or Move Out Day
(2) $600 Per Show Day
x) Moncrief Building Stalls
(1) $60 - Per stall used
(2) There will be a $25.00 per day fee charged per stall occupied prior to 7:00
a.m. on the first move-in day or after midnight on the move-out day in each
year contracted.
Xi) W. R. Watt Arena
(1) $875 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
(2) $875 - Per Exercise Day(12 hours climate controlled)
(3) $1,750- Per Show Day(All show hours climate controlled)
xii) Equestrian Multi-Purpose Building Exercise Arenas
(1) $500 - Per Arena per Move In, Exercise or Move Out Day
(2) $1,000 - Per Arena per Show Day
xiii) Equestrian Multi-Purpose Building Stalls
(1) $60 - Per stall used
(2) There will be a $25.00 per day fee charged per stall occupied prior to 7:00
a.m. on the first move-in day or after midnight on the move-out day in each
year contracted.
xiv) The Pavilion with 128' x 250' arena
(1) $500 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
(2) $500 - Per Exercise Day
(3) $1,000 - Per Show Day
xv) Cattle Barn 1, 2, 3, and 4 Stalls
(1) $60 - Per stall used
(2) There will be a $25.00 per day fee charged per stall occupied prior to 8:00
a.m. on the first move-in day or after midnight on the move-out day in each
year contracted.
xvi) Show Arena
(1) $100 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
(2) $300— Per Show Day
xvii) Round Up Inn
(1) $1,250 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
(2) $2,500— Per Show Day
xviii) Will Rogers Suite
(1) $500— Per Event Day
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xix) The parties may amend this Agreement, in writing, to add additional dates or City facilities
at the agreed upon rental rates if Licensee requires the use of such for its Event. Any such
additional facilities shall be included in the definition of Facility or Facilities and be subject
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The City does not guarantee any availability
for additional dates or facilities.
3) PAYMENT SCHEDULE
a) YEARS 2022 through 2024:
(1) Licensee must pay a non-refundable Rental Fee deposit of$20,000.00 by no later
than November 1st of the year prior to the year in which the applicable Event will
occur, which will be applied toward the total Rental Fee.
(2) Licensee must pay an additional non-refundable Rental Fee deposit of$100,000
by no later than March 15t"of the calendar year in which the applicable Event will
occur, which will also be applied toward the total Rental Fee for that particular
Event.
(3) Licensee must pay in full any remaining balance owed to the City within thirty(30)
calendar days after receipt of an invoice for final charges from the City, which
includes, without limitation, any remaining Rental Fee and any Additional Fees set
forth in this Exhibit A.
(4) Any and all payments must be made payable to the City of Fort Worth at the office
of the Director at Will Rogers Memorial Center.
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