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Wednesday, October 18,2017
To: City of Fort Worth
Gail Duncan
gait,duncan@fortworthtexas.gov
From: Karen Schloer
k.schloer@norriscenters.com
Re: Cowboy Santas—Tuesday,November 21,2017
Gail and Michael, we are thrilled that you have chosen to host your special celebration at the Red Oak Ballroom on Tuesday,
November 21, 2017. To confirm, siunply return a signed copy of the attached contract via fax or einail. Our fax rnumber is
817-289-2411. $0.00 will be due at this time,just with your signed contact,to reserve your date. You have been approved for
NO deposit with a PO Net 30.
We understand you have many decisions to make—so some details may need to be determined at a later time and we are
flexible in this area. Also, if you would like assistance with other vendors such as decorators or DJ's,we are happy to provide
you with a list of contacts we have worked with in the past. If you have not already requested additional services,please let us
know if we can assist you with any of the following upgrades:
Specialty Color Linens Chair Covers Special Napkin Folds
Floor Length Table Clothes Cake Cutter Ice Sculpture
Stage Larger Dance Floor Floral Centerpieces
Specialty Lighting AudioNisual
Our Assistant General Manager, Charles Miller will be in touch periodically over the next few months to confirm all your
details and we can be reached at 817-289-2403 at any time to discuss your event,make arrangements for you to access the
facility and in general do what we can to assist you. Upon service confirmation prior to your event,you will be asked to sign a
"final" BEO.
Please remember that the balance on the estimated total for your event will be due thirty(30) days prior to your event date.
Thanks again for your hosting your event at the Red Oak Ballroom -The Beginning of A Lifetime of Beautiful
Memories.
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Norris Conference Centers /Red Oak Ballroom- Fort Worth/Sundance Square
Cowboy Santa
Tuesday,November 21, 2017-Tuesday,November 21, 2017
Banquet Event Order/Contract
Account: City of Fort Worth
Planning: Gail Duncan
Phone: 817.875.3614 Fax:
Email: gail.duncan@fortworthtexas.gov
Address: 200 Texas Street
Pay Method: 30 Days with PO #: '
Onsite: Michael Vega Deposit/Contract Due: $0.00/Fri, Oct 27 2017
Sales Agent: Karen Schloer
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The pricing on this contract includes a guaranteed minimum F&B of$1800.00
**23%Service Fee WIII Be Applied to Your Final Invoice**
**Montlily or Quarterly Payment Terms Are Available**
**Payment In Full is Due 30 Days After To Your Event Date**
Norris CentersiRed Oak Ballroom Offers complimentary WIFI&Parking
TAX EXEMPT
Food and Beverage Minimum$1800
Room Rental Donated
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Start End Function Room Setup Style Exp Room Fee
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM Social Red Oak BC Reception 200 $0.00
2nd Floor Lobby
(2)6fts by stairs and escalators for registartion(5 ergos)
White Linens
Pre-Function(4th Floor)
(1)Skinny for photobotth in white
Santa will be here has well
Inside BC:
Christmas Tree in back corner near emergency exit in B
(1)6ft for Desserts by Christmas Display
(3)6fts under screen 1 for Sports Auction and other items(white)
(2)rounds on the side of the column facing the 1st screen(black)
Stage to be placed under the 2nd screen
(3)6fts in front of the stage for Auction items(white)
(12)cocktials scattered in the middle section of the ballroom
(3)6fts under overhang for Sports Auction(white)
(1)6ft in small nook of C for Tea and Water and sugars(black)
Large bar set-up in large nook of C
(2)rounds on the back of the columns facing Pecan(black)
(8)cocktails scattered around
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(3)Efts on wall under screen 3 for Silver Starts Auction(white)
Pecan:
(3)Efts on long wall spread out for vendors(black)
(1)6ft in nook for vendor(black)
(1)6ft under screen for vendor(black)
Food:Quantities to be determined by Charles Miller with Pricing
Quesadilla display
100 Domestic Cheese Display
Meatball Display
AN:
Red and Green uplighting throgh out the room
Will need computer for sound and slideshow
Handheld Mic with stand
Projectors
Stage
Bar:
Chamber will be purchasing the first drink with a ticket(Beer and Wine Only)
Cash Bar
Time Qty Item Price
4:00 PM 1 *AN Package S100.00
VPU, House Sound, 1 Mic handheld,Screen
3 Display One 5445.00
Tuesday,November 21, 2017
16 Cocktail tables $22.00
1 Bar Set up Fee S450.00
*Stage(by section 6x8)
20 Spandex Chair Cover S18.00
White Spandex
20 Satin Chair Sash $2.00
10 Red Sashes
10 green sashes
4:30 PM TBD Cash Bar S450.00
Bartender&One Security Guard for 4 Hrs.
192 Drink Ticket(Beer and Wine) $6.00
Timeline:
Vendors:?
Guest Arrival:Spm-5:30pm(bar open and food out)
Guest Departure:8pm
Vendors:
Traveling Photobooth:Austin
Will have florist bring flowers for cocktails
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Itemized Balling
Food $2,887.00
Equipment $100.00
Misc $802.00
Service Charge (23%) $871.47
Subtotal $4,660.47
Less Deposit Received $0.00
Estimated Total Due $4,660.47
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SPECIAL EVENT CONFIRMATION/CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS
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Norris Training Systems, Inc. (Norris)provides facilities and services for training, seminars,meetings and social events at the
Red Oak Ballroom. The terms "Client" and "Account", refers to the business, organization and/orindividual signing this
agreement. We guarantee the space for which you contracted and do not over-book. To ensure your event will go smoothly
and efficiently, it is important that you review and sign this contract. The facility is located within the Norris Conference
Centers— Fort Worth/Sundance Square who is the agent for contracting space and services for the facility.
CANCELLATION OF SERVICES
When you contract for meeting space,these rooms are removed from our inventory and considered "sold." It is difficult and
costly to re-market your meeting space if there are date changes,reduction u1 numbers, or cancellation without adequate
written notice. Because the full extent of loss is difficult to estimate, it is agreed that the following charges for cancellation or
reduction of space of services will be made.
Less than 90 calendar days prior to event date 75% of Estimated Total is Invoice Due
Less than 60 calendar days prior to event date 100% of Estimated Total is Invoice Due
All event requirements,room configurations,menu and liquor requests and other services should be confirmed no later than
14 days prior to the function date. Significant changes in the number of attendees or menu items may result in pricing
adjustments. Changes in event requirements received less than 72 hours in advance may be subject to additional labor charges.
Standard contract terms end at 12 midnight Sunday-Friday and terms can extend to tam on Saturdays. Events that extend
beyond the contractual time agreement may be subject to overtime fees in the amount of$500/per hour,however under no
circumstances will an event go beyond 2am with last call no later than 12;45am.
Date changes will be considered cancellations and are subject to the above guidelines. Availability is not guaranteed for any
date change needs or increase in the number of attendees causing the vent to "out grow" the assigned event room. Norris
reserves the right to move your event into a size appropriate room.
DEPOSITS/CREDIT CARDS AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
Group is approved Net 30 with no deposit per Corporate and Jeff Norris.
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FORCE TWA IFURE CLAUSE
The performance of this contract is subject to acts of God,war,government regulations or advisory, disaster, fire, earthquakes,
tornadoes,hurricane,strike, civil disorder,government intervention,legal or contractual issues making holding the event
unlawful or in violation of existing contracts,threats of terrorism either in the location of the meeting or along travel routes
curtailment of transportation facilities preventing or unreasonably delaying at least 75% of attendees from attending, or
similar cause beyond the control of either party making it inadvisable,illegal or impossible to hold the event or provide the
facility. NCC/ROB may terminate or suspend its obligations under this Contract if such obligations are delayed,prevented or
rendered impractical by any of the above events to the extent such events are beyond the reasonable control of the party whose
responsible performance is prevented or rendered impractical.In the unlikely event that any of these unforeseen circumstances
should occur forcing your space unavailable on the contracted dates,NCC/ROB will assist in making alternative
arrangements.
FUNCTION REQUIREMENTS
All meeting requirements,room configurations, audio/visual needs,menu requests and other food or beverage selections must
be confinned no later than(7) seven business days prior to the function date. All changes must be submitted in writing.A
$150 service fee may be applied if meeting requirements change and are to be executed during a contracted event. Frequently
we book more than one event in a given room on the same day. Therefore it is critical that the agreed to departure times are
honored. Events may extend beyond the contractual time agreement,depending upon other events scheduled for that room at
the sole discretion of General Managers or Corporate Managers at NCC/ROB,and shall be billed overtime fees in the amount
of$500 per hour. NCC/ROB agrees to set your meeting room for 5% over your guaranteed attendance. It is the policy of
Norris Centers/Red Oak Ballroom,that no food will leave the premises due to our inability to regulate proper food storage
once removed from our venues.
TAX/SERVICE CHARGE
Prices are subject to applicable to 23% service charges as noted on your contract and/or banquet event order(BEO).
ADDITIONAL SERVICES/EQUIPMENT
Additional services will be charged according to the listed prices, as outlined on the last page of this document. Our assistance
in selecting equipment is available. An additional fee for delivery of last minute services may be applied if ordered less than
72 hours in advance of your event.
BALLROOM SPACE LIABILITY
You agree to refrain from using tape,nails,pushpins or other damaging fasteners to hang signs, banners or other materials on
walls, and glitter and confetti. We will provide supplies for items you wish to display. You are liable for damage and soiling
you or your attendees cause to the premises and its contents and repairs/replacements to damage will be charged at actual cost.
A $250 clean up fee may apply.
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GUARANTEE POLICY FOR CATEIUNG
Your pricing is based on a minimum number of guaranteed guests for catering as specified in your contract. Should your
numbers decrease,you will still be billed for your minimum guarantee. Should your numbers increase,please notify us as
early as possible to and we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your group. All guarantees must be submitted in
writing. Should your numbers increase to the point that your room cannot safely handle the revised group size,we will
attempt to relocate you. If relocation is not possible,you will be required to keep the number of attendees below the safety
level "occupation load" for that room_ Final numbers must be given(14)fourteen full business days before_your event. Please
note that if you are booking an event with a date out further than 8 months-food and beverage fees may be increased by no
more than 5%.
OUTSIDE FOOD &BEVERAGES
No outside food and/or drinks are permitted to be brought into Norris Conference Centers unless prior arrangements and
approval by General Managers or Corporate Managers at NCC/R0B in writing. Norris Conference Centers is not responsible
for equipment and/or personal belongings left in meeting room. The use of the kitchen facilities, dining utensils and equipment
is limited to Norris Conference Centers'employees and their agents.
AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
Ali audio%visual equipment-will be charged according to the listed prices. We are happy to assist in selecting equipment. An
additional fee for delivery of audio/visual equipment may be applied if ordered less than 24 hours in advance of your event.
TELEPHONES
Huse phones are available in all meeting and lounge areas. Conference calls and lona distance access needs must be
pfe-airanged With VTorris Cont ence Centers. Local calls are free.
PARKING
Ample free parking is available at all Norris Conference Centers. To assist your event attendees, it is recommended that each
meeting planner communicate parking information and directions in advance. Maps and directions can be downloaded from
our website at www.nomscenters.com-we are available to assist upon request. Please note that attendees will park at their
own risk_ NCC/ROB is not responsible for any damage or loss of property.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Norris Conference Centers facilities have been inspected and approved by their respective government entities for compliance
with the public accommodation requirements of the Americans with.Disabilities Act as defined by law. Norris Conference
Centers shall also provide,to the extent required by the Act, such auxiliary aids and/or services as may be reasonably
requested by you.
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HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
To the extent of its fault or strict liability you, as our client, and Norris Conference Centers/the Red Oak Ballroom each will
release,indemnify, defend,protect, and hold each other,their affiliates, and their respective officers, directors or employees,
harmless from losses, costs (including reasonable attorney fees and court and arbitration costs), expenses,claims, demands,
liabilities and causes of action of every type and character arising out of the Agreement for personal injury, illness or death or
loss of or damage to property.
Neither you, as our client or Norris Conference Centers/the Red Oak Ballroom will be liable to the other or its affiliates in
any action or claim for any special,incidental, exemplary, economic,indirect, or consequential damages of any nature
whatsoever, arising from any cause, or claimed under any theory of law, including but not limited to business interruption,loss
of profit,loss of product,loss of use or delays, event if advised of the possibility of such damages.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Entire Agreement: This agreement and any Exhibits hereto constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes any previous communications,representations, or agreements,whether written or verbal. Any changes to this
Agreement must be made In writing and signed by authorized representative of each party.
Compliance with Laws: Client shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws,rules and regulations with respect to its
activities on NCC/ROB property, including obtaining any permits required for the client's activities during the event..
NCC/ROB may require client to present proof of such compliance prior to the event. NCC/ROB relies upon Client's
attendance projections in reserving the appropriate room(s)and in observing all federal, state and local regulations regarding
room capacity limitations and health, safety and fire codes. NCC/ROB reserves the right to terminate this contract if,in our
sole discretion, any aspect of an event is deemed to be in violation of any laws or could potentially become in violation of any
laws. NCC/ROB reserves the right to terminate contract if any event is misrepresented as a NCC/ROB "sponsored" event in
any form of marketing and/or advertising without NCC/ROB prior approval in writing. Prior wa'itten approval by NCC/ROB
is required for any event for which Client has contracted NCC/ROB for a"hosted bar" package, and intends to sell tickets or
otherwise award public access for attendance to the event.
NCC/ROB reserves the right to take all necessary actions to cause the event to be in compliance with all laws,rules and
regulations, including(1) closing the Event, (2)requiring certain guests to leave the event, (3)restricting access to the event,
(4)restricting the consumption of alcoholic beverages, and(5)monitoring the event. If NCC/ROB decides,in its sole
discretion,to take any on the actions above,it shall do so without penalty and Client shall remain liable for all obligations
under this Agreement.
Pursuant to section 30.07 penal code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under
Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code(Handgun Licensing Law),may not enter this property with a handgun that is
carried openly.
Right of Inspection/Entry: NCC/ROB will have the right to enter and inspect all functions. If NCC/ROB observes any
illegal activity or activity that may result in harm to persons or objects,NCC/ROB has the right to immediately cancel the
event, in which case all Client's guests and invitees must immediately vacate the premises. In such event,the Client will
remain liable for all fees and charges related to the function pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
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GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Contract will be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic laws of the State of Texas without giving
effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether the State of Texas or any other jurisdiction)that would cause
the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Texas. The parties hereto irrevocably agree that venue
for ai-iy disnt7te invniviiia t}ils Contract N611 lie in any court of competelnt ITTisdictlon Fn Travis Coi]nty,Texas.
EXPRESS CONDITION PRECEDENT OF TIMELY PAYMENT
"Notwithstanding anything else in this Contract,the obligation of NCC/ROB to reserve the space and/or perform on this
contract is subject to the express and absolute condition precedent of timely payment by Client of all deposits,payments,
cancellation charges and fees as required in this Contract. Furthermore, the obligation of NCC/ROB to reserve the space
and/or perform on this Contract is subject to the express and absolute condition precedent of timely payment by Client
(including affiliated%commonly-owned corporate entities,the organization and/or individual signing the Contract)of deposits,
payments, cancellation charges and fees as required in all other past and/or concurrent contracts with NCC/ROB and affiliated
businesses. Client expressly assumes the risk that nonpayment by Client(including affiliated/commonly-owned corporate
entities,the organization and/or individual signing the Contract) on this or other past or concurrent contracts with NCC/ROB
and affiliates negates NCC/ROB's obligation to reserve space or perform on this Contract.
SEVERABILITY
If any of the provisions of this Contract are held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction,
the remaining provisions contained in.this Contract will not be affected thereby. Furthermore, in lieu of such illegal, invalid
or unenforceable provision there will be added automatically as a part of this Contract, a provision as similar in its terms to
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SIGNATURE TERMS
If this Special Event Confirmation/Contract Specification is agreeable to you,please sign in the space provided below, and,
when received by us, it will be in effect. A SIGNED COPY OF THIS CONTRACT MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN(3)
DAYS V.TITH THE FIRST DEPOSIT, OR THE SPACE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RE-SALE.
Accepted and agreed to:
City of Fort Worth Norris Conference Centers/Red Oak Ballroom
Authorized Signer(Print& Signature) NCC/ROB Representative
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Deposit Schedule:
A non-refundable deposit of is due upon retaining of signed contract. All deposits are non-refundable.
At Sighing of Contract 20% of Estimated Total Invoice Due(whichever is higher)
180 Days Prior to Event Date 20% of Estimated Balance Total
(date)
120 Days Prior to Event Date 20% of Estimated Balance Total
(date)
90 Days Prior to Event Date 20% of Estimated Balance Total
(date)
30 Days Prior to Event Date 100% of Estimated Total hivoice
(date)
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Deposit Terms: $0.00
Payment Method: 30 Days with PO
Type of Credit Card:
Credit Card Number:
Exp. Date: 3 Digit Authorization Number
Name on Card:
Billing Address:
City State Zip
Phone Number(s):
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Cardholders Name (print)
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Cardholders Signature Date
*An authorization for all charges may be obtained when this form is returned.
1 understand that if 1 fail to pay these charges within(30) days, the above credit
card will be billed.
Attested by:
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Addendum to City of Fort Worth Contract
Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code,the City is
prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services awnless 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" shall have the meanings ascribed to those
terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Contractor certifies that
Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (1) does not boycott Israel;
and(2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract
City of Fort Worth Representative Norris Conference Center Representative
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ROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY Mary J. Ka �er, ity Sretary
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PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE FORM
Permission To Use Image(S)
By signing below,I agree to give Norris Conference Centers/Red Oak Ballroom permission to reproduce, edit,
exhibit,project, and/or display the agreed upon photographic images,pictures or videos of me or members of my party
taken at any Norris Conference Centers/Red Oak Ballroom facilities, whether still, single,multiple, or moving, or in
which I(they)may be included in whole or in part, in color or otherwise,through any form of media(print, digital,
electronic,broadcast or otherwise)for marketing or any other lawful purpose.
I waive any right that I may have to inspect and approve the finished product that may be used or to which it may be
applied now and/or in the future, whether that use is known to me or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other
compensation arising from or related to the use of the image or product.
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Cowboy Santas Holiday Mixer Event/November 21,2017
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Paige Meban
Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST:
MaryJ. Kay e
City Secretary
M&C Not Required
Dated: Not Applicable
By signing below, 1 acknowledge that 1 am the person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements.
Sonia Singleton, sista t Director
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