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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 57130 CSC No. 57130 LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND NORTH FORT WORTH ALLIANCE SOCCER ASSOCIATION This LICENSE AGREEMENT ("License Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH,a home-rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas,acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager ("City") and NORTH FORT WORTH ALLIANCE SOCCER ASSOCIATION, a Texas nonprofit corporation ("Licensee"). City and Licensee are herein referred to individually as a("Party")and collectively as the ("Parties"). WHEREAS,the City through its Park&Recreation Department("Park Department")owns and operates numerous athletic facilities throughout the City of Fort Worth for the use and benefit of the public; WHEREAS,the City is committed to improving the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing recreational and cultural opportunities; WHEREAS,to help provide such opportunities to the community,the Park Department allows certain vendors to provide non-alcoholic concessions through written agreements; WHEREAS, individuals or entities desiring to provide concessions at athletic facilities must receive approval from the Park Department prior to conducting any activity at City owned and operated athletic facilities; WHEREAS, North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association wishes to provide non-alcoholic concessions ("Program") at the North Park athletic facility, located at 9000 North Beach Street, Fort Worth,Texas 76244 ("Premises"),for the purpose of creating and maintaining soccer programs; WHEREAS, each Party finds that the performance of this Agreement is in the common interest of the Parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public interest and the division of costs fairly compensates the performing Party for the services or function under this Agreement. WHEREAS, the City has determined that it will make its premises available to the Licensee in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and that adequate controls are in place to ensure that the public purpose is carried out; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained in this License Agreement,City and Licensee hereby agree as follows: SECTION 1 LICENSED PREMISES 1.1 Licensed Premises. For and in consideration of the License Fees to be paid under this License Agreement and the agreements of the Parties expressed herein, City does hereby grant to Licensee the use of the concession and restroom building within the North Park, as set forth in greater detail in Exhibit A,which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. 1.2 Condition of the Premises. Licensee agrees that Licensee has examined the Premises prior to the execution of this License Agreement and is satisfied with the physical condition of the Premises. Licensee's taking possession of the Premises shall be conclusive evidence of its receipt of the Premises in a safe, sanitary, and good condition and repair. LICENSEE AGREES THAT IT IS OFFICIAL RECORD North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX TAKING THE PREMISES IN ITS CURRENT "AS IS" CONDITION WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER BY CITY. Licensee assumes the risk of injury to Licensee and Program participants for use of the concession and restroom building for Licensee's Program. 1.3 Any modifications to the Premises must be approved by the City and set forth in a written amendment to this License Agreement. SECTION 2 USE OF THE PREMISES 2.1 Licensee may use the Premises for the purpose of non-alcoholic concessions and for no other purpose,within the normal operational hours of the park or as approved by the Park&Recreation Department Director or his designee. 2.2 The Premises will be unavailable for use by the Licensee pursuant to this License Agreement on all regular City holidays. Except due to emergency circumstances or Force Majeure Events, City agrees to notify Licensee of any change in the hours of operation of the Premises by providing Licensee with written notice,within a reasonable time prior to the change taking effect. City agrees to provide similar notice to Licensee should the Premises not be available to the Licensee due to special events,scheduled maintenance or other non-emergency closures.In the event of a change in hours or availability, such change shall not give rise to any claim against the City by the Licensee,whether for lost profits,cost,overhead,or otherwise. 2.3 Licensee may bring into the Premises any equipment reasonably necessary to further the intended use of the Premises. However, the City reserves the right to prohibit any equipment which, in the City's sole discretion,may be dangerous or harmful to Program Participants or the Premises. 2.4 Licensee may not use any part of the Premises for any use or purpose that violates any applicable law,regulation,or ordinance of the United States,the State of Texas,the County of Tarrant, or the City of Fort Worth,or other lawful authority with jurisdiction of the Premises. 2.5 Licensee understands and agrees that the parking areas in the parks are not for the exclusive use of the Licensee and that the City and patrons of the parks may use the parking spaces at any time. 2.6 The City reserves the right to enter into and grant other and future licenses, leases, and other authorizations for use of the Premises to other persons and entities as the City deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law;provided,however,that in granting subsequent authorization for use, the City will not allow a use that will unreasonably interfere with the Licensee's use of the Premises as provided herein. This License Agreement does not establish any priority for the use of the Premises by the Licensee or by any present or future licensees. In the event of any dispute as to the priority of use of the Premises, the first priority shall be to the public generally, the second priority to the City in the performance of its various functions, and thereafter, as between licensees, as determined by the City in the exercise of its powers, including the police power and other powers reserved to and conferred on it by the State of Texas. 2.7 Licensee must have a copy of this License Agreement for the Premises being used in Licensee's Possession when using the Premises. North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 2 of 18 SECTION 3 TERM OF LICENSE 3.1 Term. Unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms herein, the term of this License Agreement shall be effective beginning on February 1, 2022 and expire on January 31, 2027. This License Agreement may be renewed for two (2) successive five-year terms, upon mutual written agreement of the Parties(each a"Renewal Term"). 3.2 Holdover Tenancy. Unless terminated earlier pursuant the terms herein, this License Agreement will expire without further notice when the Term expires.Any holding over by Licensee after the Term expires will not constitute a renewal of the License Agreement or give Licensee any rights under the License Agreement in or to the Premises,except as a tenant at will. SECTION 4 LICENSE FEE 4.1 City and Licensee expressly agree and stipulate that this Agreement is based on valuable consideration and an exchange of promises that will be independently beneficial to both Parties. Specifically,Licensee agrees that the City will provide a benefit to Licensee by providing,both,the use of the Premises at no charge to Licensee for the services,as well as furthering Licensee's mission by promoting recreational opportunities to the public. Licensee further agrees to provide maintenance and upkeep of the restroom facilities during the operation of its Program,including all cleaning,sanitation and paper products necessary for appropriate restroom use.Additionally,City agrees that the Licensee's services,as more fully described in Exhibit A,will provide a benefit to City that City has accepted as valuable consideration. Both Parties agree as a condition precedent to executing this Agreement that the consideration is valuable and sufficient and that neither Party shall be able to assert otherwise in the event of litigation. Licensee has accepted this as valuable consideration for its performance of the services of this Agreement more fully described in Exhibit A. SECTION 5 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 In addition to any other duties and responsibilities set forth in this License Agreement, Licensee shall: 5.1.1 Provide a detailed program schedule at least two weeks in advance for all Programs to be held within City parks;or best efforts. 5.1.2 Maintain restroom facilities at all times during the operation of the Program. Provide all cleaning, sanitation and paper products necessary for restroom facilities. 5.1.3 Properly dispose of all trash generated by Licensee at the Premises. 5.1.4 Ensure that the Licensee's use of the Premises complies with any and all policies,rules, and regulations governing the use of the Premises. The City will provide a copy of any such policies,rules,and regulations within a reasonable time after request by the Licensee. 5.1.5 Provide notification of changes to Licensee's use of the Premises, including cancellation but excluding Force Majeure Events,to the City no less than 24 hours prior North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 3 of 18 to the scheduled start time of its Program.In case of Force Majeure Events,the Licensee must notify the Director promptly upon learning of such Force Majeure Events. 5.1.6 Immediately report any maintenance or repair needs to the Park & Recreation Department Athletics Division District Superintendent of the Premises. 5.1.7 Be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with Licensee's use of the Premises, including, but not limited to,ensuring that at least one certified coach is present at all times. 5.1.8 Abide by the insurance requirements set forth in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. 5.1.9 Designate a point of contact for Program administration and reporting requirements ("Program Point of Contact"). The initial Program Point of Contact shall be: Shawn Eldred North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association Phone: 817-876-9522 Email: scheduler@nfwasa.org 5.1.10 Address complaints related to the Program with 24 hours of notification by the City. 5.2 The City shall: 5.2.1 Furnish existing utilities available at the Premises, if such utilities exist, at all times, for the ordinary and intended use of such,which may include lighting and water for ordinary and intended use. 5.2.2 Designate a City employee to serve as the point of contact for Program administration and reporting requirements("City Point of Contact").The initial City Point of Contact shall be: Marcus Gallegos Park&Recreation Department Athletics Division Office: 817-392-7692 Email: marcus.gallegos@fortworthtexas.gov 5.2.3 As soon as is reasonably practical,notify Licensee,through its Program Point of Contact,of any closure of the Premises.City will notify Licensee prior to scheduling events which may impede with this Program. 5.2.4 Notify Licensee, through its Program Point of Contact, of all complaints received related to the Program. SECTION 6 LIENS 6.1 Licensee acknowledges that it has no authority to engage in any act or to make any North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 4 of 18 contract that may create or be the foundation for any lien upon the property or interest in the property of City. If any such purported lien is created or filed, Licensee will not permit it to remain, and will, at its cost and expense,promptly discharge, all liens,encumbrances, and charges upon the Premises or a part thereof, arising out of the use or occupancy of the Premises or a part thereof by Licensee,by reason of any labor or materials furnished or claimed to have been furnished, by, through, or under Licensee, by reason of any construction, improvement, alteration, addition, repair, or demolition of any part of the Premises.Licensee's failure to discharge any such purported lien shall constitute a breach of this License Agreement and City may terminate this License Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice. However, Licensee's financial obligation to City to liquidate and discharge such lien shall survive following termination of this License Agreement and until such a time as the lien is discharged. SECTION 7 CARE OF THE PREMISES 7.1 Licensee, at Licensee's own expense, shall keep the Premises and maintain all equipment and other properties of City in a safe, sanitary, sightly condition and in good repair during its use of the Premises. Licensee shall restore and yield said Premises, equipment, and all other properties belonging to the City back to City, at the expiration of each scheduled Program, in good or better condition as they existed at the beginning of each scheduled Program and in which Licensee found them. This shall only apply during such time as the Licensee has use of the Premises as set forth in this License Agreement. 7.2 Licensee will not do,or permit to be done,any injury or damage to the Premises,or any parts thereof, or permit to be done anything that will damage or change the finish or appearance of the Premises 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 Premises or to any of the furnishings or fixtures of the City without the prior written consent of the Director. 7.3 Any equipment or other property left by the Licensee at the Premises for over 30 days will be considered abandoned and will become the property of the City; the City will dispose of the property as it deems appropriate. 7.4 Subject to ordinary wear and tear and to the extent allowed by law, Licensee will pay the costs of repairing any damage that may be done to the Premises or any of the fixtures, furniture or furnishings by any act of Licensee or any of Licensee's officers, representatives, servants, employees, agents, invitees, Program Participants, or anyone visiting the Premises upon the invitation of the Licensee. The City shall determine, in its reasonable discretion, whether any damage has occurred, the amount of the damage,the reasonable costs of repairing the damage,and whether,under the terms of the License Agreement, the Licensee is responsible. The quality of the maintenance of the Premises, furnishings,fixtures or furniture by the Licensee shall be reasonably acceptable to the City. The costs of repairing any damage to the Premises shall be immediately due and payable by the Licensee upon Licensee's receipt of a written invoice from City. SECTION 8 FORCE MAJEURE 8.1 If either Party is unable,either in whole or part,to fulfill its obligations under this License Agreement due to acts of God; strikes,lockouts,or other industrial disturbances;acts of public enemies; wars;blockades; insurrections; riots;pandemics and epidemics;public health crises; earthquakes;fires; floods;restraints or prohibitions by any court,board, department, commission, or agency of the United North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 5 of 18 States or of any state;declaration of a state of disaster or emergency by the federal,state,county,or City government in accordance with applicable law;issuance of an Imminent Threat Alert or Elevated Threat Alert by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent alert system that may be instituted by any agency of the United States;any arrests and restraints;civil disturbances;or explosions; or some other reason beyond the Party's reasonable control (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"), the obligations so affected by such Force Majeure Event will be suspended only during the continuance of such Force Majeure Event.If a Force Majeure Event occurs,the City may,in its sole discretion,close or postpone the opening of its community centers,parks,or other City-owned and operated properties and facilities in the interest of public safety and operate them as the City sees fit.Licensee hereby waives any claims it may have against the City for damages resulting from any such Force Majeure Event. SECTION 9 LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION 9.1 LICENSEE SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S),MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF LICENSEE,OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, CONTRACTORS, EMPLOYEES, PATRONS, GUESTS, INVITEES, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, OR SUBLICENSEES. LICENSEE HEREBY EXPRESSLY RELEASES AND DISCHARGES CITY FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE,INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH,DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE OCCUPANCY AND USE OF THE PREMISES AND ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THEREON SUSTAINED BY REASONS OF THE OCCUPANCY OF SAID PREMISES UNDER THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. 9.2 INDEMNIFICATION—LICENSEE,AT NO COST TO THE CITY,AGREES TO AND DOES HEREBY DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY AND CITY'S OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS EMPLOYEES, 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, HIND OR DESCRIPTION ARISING OR ALLEGED TO ARISE BY REASON OF INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY (1) RELATING TO THE USE OR OCCUPANCY OF THE PREMISES BY LICENSEE OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, PATRONS, GUESTS,SUBLICENSEES,PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS,OR INVITEES;(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 OF ITS OFFICERS,REPRESENTATIVES,AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, PATRONS, GUESTS, SUBLICENSEES, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, OR INVITEES OR OF ANY OTHER PERSON ENTERING UPON THE PREMISES WITH THE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INVITATION OR PERMISSION OF LICENSEE; OR(3) BY ANY BREACH,VIOLATION OR NONPERFORMANCE OF ANY COVENANT OF LICENSEE UNDER THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (COLLECTIVELY, "LIABILITIES"),EVEN IF SUCH LIABILITIES ARISE FROM OR ARE ATTRIBUATABLE North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 6 of 18 TO ANY ACT,OMISSION,NEGLIGENCE,GROSS NEGLIGENCE,BREACH OF CONTRACT, INTENTIONAL CONDUCT, VIOLATION OF STATUTE OR COMMON LAW, BREACH OF WARRANTY, PRODUCT DEFECT, STRICT PRODUCT LIABHJTY, OR ANY OTHER ACT, OMISSION,OR CONDITION WHATSOEVER OF THE CITY OR ITS PROPERTY. 9.3 If any action or proceeding shall be brought by or against the City in connection with any such liability or claim, Licensee, on notice from City, shall defend such action or proceeding at Licensee's expense,by or through attorneys reasonably satisfactory to City. 9.4 It is agreed with respect to any legal limitations now or hereafter in effect and affecting the validity or enforceability of the indemnification obligations 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. 9.5 Licensee agrees to notify City promptly upon the receipt of any claim or lawsuit brought in connection with any injury, death, or damages on the Premises. Licensee agrees to make its officers, representatives,agents, and employees available to City,at all reasonable times, for any statements and case preparation necessary for the defense of any claims or litigation for which City may be responsible hereunder. Licensee shall place language in its contracts with contractors and subcontractors that contractors shall notify City as required by Licensee in this subsection. 9.6 Licensee shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts liability and indemnification language in favor of the City in substantially the same form as above. SECTION 10 AUDIT 10.1 Licensee agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after the termination or expiration of this License Agreement,have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of Licensee involving transactions relating to this License Agreement. Licensee agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Licensee facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Licensee reasonable advance notice of intended audits. 10.2 Licensee further agrees to include in any contractor and subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision to the effect that the contractor and subcontractors agree that the City shall,until the expiration of three (3) years after the expiration or termination of the contract or subcontract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents,papers, and records of such contractor or subcontractor involving transactions of the contract or subcontract, and further that City shall have access during normal working hours to all contractor and subcontractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. City shall give the contractor and subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. SECTION 11 CHARITABLE IMMUNITY 11.1 Licensee agrees that if it is a charitable organization, corporations, entity or individual North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 7 of 18 enterprise having,claiming or entitled to any immunity,exemption(statutory or otherwise)or limitation from and against liability for damage or injury to property or persons under the provisions of the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act of 1987,C.P. R.C., § 84.001 et seq.,or other applicable law,that Licensee hereby expressly waives its right to assert or plead defensively any such immunity or limitation of liability as against City. Copy of the documentation stating this organization's status is due annually to the address specified for Park & Recreation Department in the notice provision of this License Agreement. SECTION 12 TERMINATION 12.1 This License Agreement may be terminated without cause by the Licensee upon thirty (30)days' written notice of such intent to terminate being delivered to the City.This License Agreement may be terminated without cause by City immediately upon written notice to Licensee of such intent to terminate. 12.2 Gratuities.City may terminate this License Agreement if it is found that gratuities in the form of entertainment,gifts or otherwise were offered or given by Licensee or any agent or representative to any City official or employee with a view toward securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding, amending, or making of any determinations with respect to the performance of this License Agreement. In the event this License Agreement is canceled by the City pursuant to this section, City shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover from Licensee a sum equal in amount to the cost incurred by Licensee in providing such gratuities. 12.3 Fiscal Funding Out.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary,if,for any reason,at any time during the term of the License Agreement,the Fort Worth City Council fails to appropriate funds sufficient for the City to fulfill its obligations under this License Agreement,the City may terminate the portion of the License Agreement regarding such obligations to be effective on the last of(i)ninety(90) calendar days following delivery by the City to Licensee of written notice of the City's intention to terminate; or(ii)the last date for which funding has been appropriated by the Fort Worth City Council for the purposes set forth in this License Agreement. 12.4 Licensee's Duties Upon Expiration or Termination. 12.4.1 Prior to the effective date for expiration or termination of this License Agreement, Licensee shall promptly remove all of its personal property; provided, however, Licensee shall not be obligated to remove any fixtures. Licensee shall also repair any Licensee-caused damage to the Premises, including, but not limited to, any damage that Licensee causes during removal of Licensee's property, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director. 12.4.2 If Licensee fails to comply with its obligations in this Section, City may, at its sole discretion, (i) remove Licensee's personal property and otherwise repair the Premises and invoice Licensee for City's costs and expenses incurred, such invoice to be due and payable to City within thirty (30) calendar days of its delivery to Licensee; or(ii) following no less than thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice to Licensee, take and hold any Licensee personal property as City's sole property; or(iii)pursue any remedy at law or in equity available to City. If Licensee fails to surrender the Premises to City following termination or expiration, all liabilities and obligations of Licensee hereunder shall continue in effect until such is surrendered. North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 8 of 18 12.4.3 Upon termination, all funds owed to the City shall be due and payable by the tenth(10th)calendar day after the effective date of termination,unless stated otherwise in this License Agreement. 12.5 Other Remedies.Any termination of this License Agreement as provided in this License Agreement will not relieve Licensee from paying any sum or sums due and payable to City under this License Agreement that remains unpaid and due at the time of termination, or any claim for damages then or previously accruing against Licensee under this License Agreement. Any such termination will not prevent City from enforcing the payment of any such sum or sums or claim for damages by any remedy provided for by law, or from recovering damages from Licensee for any default under the License Agreement. All City's rights, options, and remedies under this License Agreement will be construed to be cumulative,and not one of them is exclusive of the other. City may pursue any or all such remedies or any other remedy or relief provided by law, whether or not stated in this License Agreement. No such termination shall relieve City from any obligation it may have to Licensee hereunder and City may pursue any and all rights and remedies or relief provided by law,whether or not stated in this License Agreement. SECTION 13 RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION 13.1 In licensing the Premises,City does not relinquish the right to control the management of the Premises,or the right to enforce all necessary and proper rules for the management and operation of the same.After receiving notice sent by City at least 24 hours in advance, Licensee must permit City or its agents,representatives,or employees to enterthe Premises forthe purposes of inspection;determining whether Licensee is complying with this License Agreement; maintaining, repairing, or altering the Premises;or any other reasonable purpose.During any inspection,City may perform any obligations that City is authorized or required to perform under the terms of this License Agreement or pursuant to its governmental duties under federal state or local laws,rules or regulations. In the event of an emergency, no advance notice from City is required. SECTION 14 LICENSES AND PERMITS 14.1 Licensee shall, at its sole expense, obtain and keep in effect all licenses and permits necessary for its operations. SECTION 15 NOTICES 15.1 All notices required or permitted under this License Agreement, except for notifications required to be given to a City Point of Contact or Program Point of Contact, may be given to a Party by receipted overnight courier (such as Federal Express or UPS) or by United States certified mail, return receipt requested,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: LICENSEE City of Fort Worth North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association Park&Recreation Director Attn.: Shawn Eldred 4200 South Freeway, Suite 2200 4900 Giordano Way North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 9 of 18 Fort Worth,Texas 76115 Fort Worth, TX 76244 With copies to: City of Fort Worth Atlas: Assistant City Attorney and Assistant City Manager 200 Texas Street Fort Worth,Texas 76102 Or to such other address as such Party may hereafter designate by notice in writing addressed and mailed or delivered to the other Party hereto. SECTION 16 NON-DISCRIMINATION 16.1 Licensee shall not engage in any unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability,marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or any other prohibited criteria, and Licensee represents and warrants that to the extent required by applicable laws, it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations in any employment decisions. 16.2 In the event of Licensee noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this License Agreement,which is not cured within ninety(90)calendar days of notice of such noncompliance, this License Agreement may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and Licensee may be debarred from further agreements with City. SECTION 17 VENUE AND CHOICE OF LAW 17.1 Licensee and City agree that this License Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If any action,whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of this License Agreement,venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas — Fort Worth Division. SECTION 18 THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS AND ASSIGNMENTS 18.1 The provisions and conditions of this License Agreement are solely for the benefit of the City and Licensee,and any lawful assign or successor of Licensee,and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise,to any other person or entity. 18.2 Licensee agrees that it will not subcontract or assign all or any part of its rights,privileges or duties hereunder without the prior written consent of the City, and any attempted subcontract or assignment of same without such prior consent of the City shall be void. SECTION 19 BINDING COVENANTS 19.1 Subject to the limitations contained herein,the covenants,conditions and agreements made and entered into by the Parties hereunder are declared to be for the benefit of and binding on their respective North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 10 of 18 successors,representatives and permitted assigns,if any. SECTION 20 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 20.1 It is expressly understood and agreed that Licensee and its employees, representatives, agents, servants, officers, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers shall operate as independent contractors as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this License Agreement, and not as agents, representatives or employees of the City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this License Agreement, Licensee shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its employees, representatives, agents, servants, officers, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers. Licensee acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between the City and its officers, representatives, agents, servants and employees, and Licensee and its employees, representatives, agents, servants, officers, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers. Licensee further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Licensee.It is further understood that the City shall in no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Licensee or any employees, representatives, agents, servants, officers, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers of Licensee. Neither Licensee, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Licensee shall be entitled to any employment benefits from the City.Licensee shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of employees, representatives, agents, servants,officers,contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers. SECTION 21 AMENDMENTS,CAPTIONS,AND INTERPRETATION 21.1 Except as otherwise provided in this License Agreement,the terms and provisions of this License Agreement may not be modified or amended except upon the written consent of both the City and Licensee. 21.2 Captions and headings used in this License Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this License Agreement. 21.3 In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this License Agreement, this License Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither more strongly for or against any Party,regardless of the actual drafter of this License Agreement. SECTION 22 GOVERNMENTAL POWERS AND IMMUNITIES 22.1 It is understood that by execution of this License Agreement,the City and Licensee does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities. SECTION 23 AUTHORIZATION AND COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES 23.1 By executing this License Agreement,Licensee's agent affirms that he or she is authorized by Licensee to execute this License Agreement and that all representations made herein with regard to Licensee's identity, address,and legal status are true and correct. North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 11 of 18 23.2 This License Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. A signature received via facsimile or electronically via email shall be as legally binding for all purposes 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. SECTION 24 SEVERABILITY AND NO WAIVER 24.1 It is agreed that in the event any covenant, condition or provision herein contained is held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction,the invalidity of such covenant,condition or provision shall in no way affect any other covenant, condition or provision does not materially prejudice either Licensee or City in connection with the right and obligations contained in the valid covenants, conditions or provisions of this License Agreement. 24.2 The failure of either Party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this License Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of that Party's right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. SECTION 25 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS 25.1 This License Agreement is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, all provisions of the City's Charter and ordinances,as amended. 25.2 If City notifies Licensee or any of its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, volunteers, or invitees of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations,Licensee shall immediately desist from and correct the violation. SECTION 26 SOLE AGREEMENT 26.1 This License Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents incorporated herein, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the City and Licensee, and any lawful assign and successor of Licensee, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this License Agreement. SECTION 27 IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT 27.1 Licensee must verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City,Licensee must provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement.Licensee must adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Licensee employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services.LICENSEE MUST INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 12 of 18 INSTRUCTOR, INSTRUCTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Licensee, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Licensee. SECTION 28 BOYCOTTING ISRAEL PROHIBITED 28.1 If Licensee has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is for less than $100,000,this section 28.1 does not apply. Licensee acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code,City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" will have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this Addendum, Licensee certifies that Licensee's signature provides written verification to City that Licensee: (1) does not boycott Israel; and(2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement. (SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE) North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 13 of 18 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties have executed this License Agreement in multiples in Tarrant County,Fort Worth,Texas to be effective on the date set forth in Section 3. CITY OF FORT WORTH: CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration V , of this contract,including ensuring all $y:Valerie Washington(Feb 15,2022 06:00 CST) performance and reporting requirements. Valerie Washington Assistant City Manager Feb 15, 2022 By: Date: Marcus Gallegos District Superintendent APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Park&Recreation Department By:Richard Zavala(Feb 14 214:01 CST) APPROVED AS TO FORM AND Richard Zavala LEGALITY: Director Park&Recreation Department $y:Nico Ariag(Q 8,202210:07 CST) Qi,C��.,� Nico Arias $y.Sandra Youn d(Feb 10,2022 09:18 CST) Assistant City Attorney Sandra Youngblood Assistant Director CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: Park&Recreation Department M&C: N/A ATTEST: FORT a� 90 $y:Jannette S.Goodall(FeT3 16,2022 08:09 CST) 9#o° °o��� Jannette S. Goodall v° °2 ° ° City Secretary ,� d darn nEXp5ogo- LICENSEE: North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association Shawn Eldred $y:Shawn Eldred(Feb 11,202213:19 CST) Shawn Eldred President NFWASA OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 14 of 18 EXHIBIT A =PREMISES —states irar.*Ni� tl ' North Al 4 North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 15 of 18 EXHIBIT B INSURANCE 1. City Insurance. 1.1 Blanket Accident Insurance. Licensee acknowledges that City carries a blanket accident insurance policy("Accident Policy")that provides first party insurance coverage to Licensee in the event of a covered loss.This Accident Policy will be excess to any other insurance policies that the Licensee carries.Licensee is responsible for reading and understanding the entire Accident Policy, including,but not limited to,any exclusions to coverage. 1.2 Commercial General Liability. Licensee acknowledges that the City also carries limited participant liability coverage for certain designated sport or athletic contests or exhibitions under its commercial general liability insurance policy ("City CGL Policy"). The City CGL Policy is intended to protect the City from third-party claims for personal injury and property damage. Licensee is responsible for reading and understanding the entire City CGL Policy, including, but not limited to,any exclusions to coverage.If the Program is excluded from coverage or not covered for any reason under the City CGL Policy,then Licensee will provide or caused to be provided the commercial general liability insurance set forth in section 2 of this Exhibit B. Each Program Participant is required to pay City the applicable fee associated with maintaining such insurance coverage prior to beginning the Program. Licensee is responsible for ensuring that each Program Participant has fully paid the City the applicable fee,which will be in addition to any Program Fees. 1.3 Claims.Licensee will be responsible for ensuring that any claim under the Accident Policy and City CGL Policy are properly reported to City and that all necessary paperwork is completed and submitted to appropriate entity in a timely manner. 1.4 Liabili . City's liability, if any, to Licensee under this Agreement will be limited to the maximum amounts payable under the Accident Policy or City CGL Policy, as applicable. To the extent that the City incurs any liability outside of the Accident Policy or the City CGL Policy limits attributable to Licensee or Licensee's representatives,agents,Program Participants,contractors,or anyone acting on behalf of or for Licensee,then Licensee hereby agrees to INDEMNIFY,HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE SECTION 9 OF THIS AGREEMENT. City will not be liable to Licensee for any claims,damages,or losses beyond the policy limits stated in the Accident Policy, City CGL Policy, or for any excluded coverages, and Licensee hereby forever waives any such claims against the City. 2. Licensee-Provided Insurance. In the event that the Program being conducted by the Licensee is excluded or not covered by the City's CGL Policy referenced above, Licensee will furnish to City, in a timely manner, but not later than the start of the term of this Agreement, certificates of insurance as proof that the policies of insurance specified herein have been purchased. Licensee is solely responsible for reviewing the City's CGL Policy and determining whether its Programs are covered under the City CGL Policy.If City has not received such certificates by such date,Licensee will be in default of the Agreement and City may, at its option, terminate the Agreement immediately and without penalty. Licensee will maintain or cause to be maintained the following coverages and limits thereof. 2.1 Coverages and Limits i. Commercial General Liability(CGL)Insurance a. $1,000,000 each occurrence North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 16 of 18 b. $2,000,000 aggregate limit ii. Business Automobile Liability Insurance a. $1,000,000 each accident on a combined single limit or $250,000 Property Damage $500,000 Bodily Injury per person per occurrence b. Insurance policy will 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 Licensed herein. iii. Accident Coverage a. 1,000,000.00 each occurrence b. 2,000,000.00 aggregate C. $2,500.00 minimum dental benefits d. $50,000.00 minimum death benefit to the estate of the deceased e. $100,000.00 minimum hospitalization and medical bills benefits of an injured Program Participant,with a maximum deductible of$250.00 f. $25,000.00 minimum benefits for the loss of one hand,one foot or sight of one eye of an injured Program Participant g. $12,500.00 minimum benefits for the loss of index finger and thumb of same hand of an injured student It. This policy will cover all Program Participants and provide comprehensive bodily injury,dental,and death coverage and coverage while traveling in any automobile used to transport Program Participants to and from the Program. iv. Workers' Compensation Insurance a. Part A: Statutory Limits b. Part B: Employer's Liability 1. $100,000 each accident 2. $100,000 disease-each employee 3. $500,000 disease-policy limit C. Licensee will not be required to carry the required workers' compensation insurance if Licensee does not employ at least one full time employee. 2.2 Additional Requirements i. Such insurance amounts will be revised upward at City's reasonable option and no more frequently than once every six(6) months, and Licensee will revise such amounts within thirty (30)calendar days following notice to Licensee of such requirements. ii. Where applicable,insurance policies required herein will be endorsed to include City as an additional insured as its interest may appear. Additional insured parties will include employees,representatives,officers,agents, and volunteers of City. iii. The Workers' Compensation Insurance policy will be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation, also referred to as a waiver of rights of recovery, in favor of City. Such insurance will cover employees performing work on any and all projects. Licensee will maintain coverages,if applicable. iv. Any failure on part of City to request certificate(s) of insurance will not be construed as a North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 17 of 18 waiver of such requirement or as a waiver of the insurance requirements themselves. V. Insurers of Licensee's insurance policies will 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 will be acceptable to City insofar as their financial strength and solvency and each such company will have a current minimum A.M.Best Key Rating Guide rating of A-: VII or other equivalent insurance industry standard rating otherwise approved by City. vi. Unless otherwise stated herein or approved by City,deductible limits on insurance policies will not exceed$10,000 per occurrence. vii. 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,the former will prevail. viii. Licensee will contact the Park Director,as applicable,to determine whether any contractors or subcontractors will need to provide insurance. North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association License Agreement Page 18 of 18