HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 39853CITY OF FORT WORTH
PUBLIC EVENTS DEPARTMENT
WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER
3401 W LANCASTER AVENUE
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76107
LICENSE AGREEMENT
American Miniature Horse Association
2011 through 2013
THIS AGREEMENT and Addendum "A" attached and incorporated herein are made and
entered into this 1lf�L' day of 2010, between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a home rule
municipal corporation of the State of Texas, located in Tarrant, Denton amd Wise Counties, Texas,
(hereinafter referred to as the "City") acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager,
and American Miniature Horse Association, located at 5601 S. Interstate 35 , Alvarado, TX, 76009,
(hereinafter referred to as "Licensee,") acting by and through its duly authorized representative.
1. FACILITIES
City agrees to rent to Licensee, for the purpose of holding the AMHA -World Championship Show,
(hereinafter referred to as the "Event") the Facilities particularly described in Addendum A, said
Addendum being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Subject to the conditions,
limitations and restrictions of this License Agreement and any 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.
In the event the City shall fail to perform its part of this License 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 causes aforesaid. The City shall have the right to determine the proportionate abatement of
rent during the period of untenantability.
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The term and the rental amount of this License Agreement shall be for the time period and amount
agreed upon between the parties as set forth in Addendum A. All deposits and/or other funds
received by City are non-refundable.
3. OUTSIDE SUBCONTRACT PERSONNEL
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 Event. 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 death, arising out of or in connection with, directly or indirectly the
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Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a principal/agent, or employer/employee relationship
between the City and Licensee's subcontracted personnel.
The City has the following exclusive agreements for subcontractor services at WIII Rogers
Memorial Center:
a. Concessions
b. Alcohol Beverage Service
City reserves the right to enter into agreements for exclusive subcontractor services at Will Rogers
Memorial Center at any time.
4. ALCOHOL RIGHTS
Licensee must comply with City of Fort Worth food and beverage requirements and must contract
with the current City of Fort Worth concession services provider regarding the service 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
The City reserves all concession, food and beverage, novelty and souvenir rights, except AMHA -
World Championship Show programs and logoed merchandise. Any matters not herein expressly
provided for shall be left to the discretion of the Director of Public Events or his designee with the
exception of Arabian Horse Association approved commercial exhibitors and the resale of items
related to the horse industry or promotion of the Arabian Horse Association.
Licensee must comply with City of Fort Worth and Will Rogers Memorial Center food and
beverage requirements and must contract with the current City contracted vendor to handle all
concession services as well as alcoholic and/or soft drink beverage services.
6. CATERING
All caterers who wish to provide services for any reception, luncheon, party or function where food
oI beverages are to be served and/or consumed on the leased Facilities must be approved by City
at least thirty (30) days prior to any food or beverage function. It is Licensee's responsibility to
provide the City with the name, address and contact person of the Caterer chosen by the Licensee
no later than thirty (30) days prior to the food or beverage function. All caterers must pay the City
of Fort Worth a percentage of food and beverage charges, based on their gross invoice.
City may refuse to honor the request for any reception, luncheon, party or function where food and
beverages are to be served and/or consumed on the leased Facilities if the Licensee fails to notify
the City of the Caterer's name, address and contact person within the required time frame.
At the option of the City, the City may assess Licensee a One Thousand ($1,000) Dollar per
function charge to Licensee for the failure of the Licensee to obtain City approval thirty (30) days
prior to the event.
7. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES
Licensee agrees that Licensee has examined the Facilities prior to the execution of this License
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 Coliseum shall remain lighted and
visible at all times during the term of the License Agreement.
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8. CARE OF FACILITIES
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 lease terms of this License Agreement in good
or better condition as existed at the commencement of this License 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.
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 which 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 City.
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 which 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 attraction or function for which Licensee hereby is leasing 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 leased Facilities, furnishings, fixture or 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.
In leasing 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH OWNED EQUIPMENT AND
PUBLIC EVENTS DEPARTMENT LABOR
Licensee and City understand that a rental charge will be assessed for all chairs and tables at the
prevailing rate. Licensee shall pay for Public Events Department technical personnel in the
number and manner prescribed by City to work all events using staging, lights, amplified sound or
related equipment. All labor charges for technical services provided by City will be invoiced at the
prevailing hourly rate per stagehand for all preparation, move in, show and move out hours.
Any additional technical services will be provided by a City approved vendor. Licensee will be
billed actual labor costs for set up and removal of all equipment.
10. PROPERTY LOSS
City assumes no responsibility for any property placed in said buildings or any part thereof by the
Licensee or any agent, officer, and/or employee of the Licensee. Licensee hereby expressly
releases and discharges City from any and all liability for any property damage or loss and/or
personal injury, including 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
sustained by reasons of the occupancy of said buildings under this License Agreement.
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11. REMOVAL OF DISORDERLY PERSONS
City, through its Manager, police and fire personnel and other designated representatives, retains
the right to remove from the Facilities any and all such employees, agents and/or officers of
Licensee and the right, with its officers and agents, including its police officers, to eject any
objectionable person or persons (including an employee or employees of the Licensee) from the
Facilities or any other of its facilities. In the event of the exercise of this authority, Licensee hereby
waives any and all claims for damages of whatsoever kind against the City of Fort Worth, its
officers, or employees on account of said removal.
12. UTILITIES/HVAC
City agrees to furnish the necessary light and existing electrical power for ordinary use only, in the
opinion of the City's Director of Public Events or his or her designee of said buildings, including,
but not limited to, lighting, heat and/or air conditioning sufficient to make the buildings comfortable
(during event/show hours only), and water for ordinary use of the applicances installed but for no
other purposes. City shall not be responsible for accidents and unavoidable delays.
It is understood that the City of Fort Worth 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
have the words "GFCI protected" printed on the cord. All 120 volt extension cords shall be three -
wire grounding type cords. Extension cords may not be placed through doorways. Frayed or
damaged cords may not be used.
Licensee must contract with City approved vendor to handle all electrical requirements above and
beyond that which is readily available.
12. SEATING CAPACITY
Licensee will not sell more tickets or allow more occupancy than the seating capacity of the
Facilities permits and/or as allowed under any federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances,
charter provisions, rules and regulations of the City of Fort Worth; including all rules, regulations
and/or requirements of the City of Fort Worth Police and Fire Departments.
13. EMERGENCY PERSONNEL
Licensee shall be responsible, at its own cost and expense, to provide such emergency medical
services as it deems necessary for its event. Any standby ambulance service must be provided by
the City's current licensed ambulance provider, in accordance with the City Code. Standby
ambulance service shall be required, at Licensee's expense, for any event, which in the sole
opinion of City requires such service.
14. SECURITY PERSONNEL
Licensee shall furnish adequate security personnel. Licensee hereby assumes sole responsibility
for any and all acts or omissions by its security personnel in the performance of their
responsibilities hereunder, and Licensee agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City
from any and all claims or suits for property damage and/or personal injury, including death,
arising out of, or in connection with all acts and/or actions conducted by security personnel.
Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a principal/agent, or employer/employee relationship
between the City and Licensee's security personnel.
15. NON-SMOKING FACILITY
Licensee understands that Will Rogers Memorial Center is aNON-SMOKING FACILITY and
agrees to make hourly announcements to that effect, if possible. 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.
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16. INDEMNIFICATION
Licensee covenants and agrees to and does hereby indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at its
own expense, the City, its officers, servants and employees, from and against any and all claims,
causes of action or suits„ including but not limited to, Workers' Compensation Act liability, lost
profits, property damage, damage and personal injury, including death, to any and all persons, of
whatsoever kind or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of the use and occupation of
the facilities by Licensee. THIS INDEMNITY PROVISION (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
INDEMNITY FOR COSTS, EXPENSES AND LEGAL FEES) IS SPECIFICALLY INTENDED TO
OPERATE AND BE APPLICABLE EVEN IF IT IS ALLEGED OR PROVED THAT ALL OR SOME OF
THE DAMAGES BEING SOUGHT WERE CAUSED AS A WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY ACT,
OMISSION, NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, INTENTIONAL
CONDUCT, VIOLATION OF STATUTE OR COMMON LAW, BREACH OF WARRANTY, PRODUCT
DEFECT, STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER ACT OR CONDITION WHATSOEVER
OF THE CITY OR ITS PROPERTY.
17. INSURANCE
Prior to the time Licensee is entitled to any right of access to or use of the Facilities, Licensee
shall procure, pay for and maintain the following insurance written by companies approved by the
State of Texas and acceptable to City. The insurance shall be evidenced by delivery to City of
executed certificates of insurance and/or certified copies of policies as determined by City.
Licensee covenants and agrees to obtain and keep in force during the term of this Agreement,
Commercial General Liability Insurance, including Personal Injury Liability, Independent
Contractors Liability and Contractual Liability covering, but not limited to, the liability assumed
under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, with limits of liability for bodily injury
(including death) and property damage of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), with an
aggregate of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) . All insurance policies shall include
the following:
1) The term of insurance is for the duration of each Event, which includes the period from the
right of access to set-up through the period allowed for removal of property;
2) The policy shall require that thirty (30) days prior to the cancellation or any material change in
coverage, a notice shall be given to City by certified mail;
3) All policies shall include a Waiver of Subrogation (Right of Recovery) in favor of the City of Fort
Worth;
4) a) Any deductible in excess of $5,000.00, for any policy that does not provide coverage on a
first -dollar basis, must be approved by City of Fort Worth Risk Management.
b)Any self -insured retention (SIR) in excess of $25,000.00, affecting required insurance
coverage, shall be acceptable to and approved by City of Fort Worth Risk Management in
regards to asset value and stockholders' equity. In lieu of traditional insurance, alternative
coverage maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups, must also be approved
by Risk Management.
c) Company issuing the insurance policy shall have no recourse against the City of Fort
Worth for payment of any premiums or assessments for any deductibles which all are at the
sole risk of Licensee;
5) The terms "Owner", "City" or City of Fort Worth shall include all authorities, Boards, Bureaus,
Commissions, Divisions, Departments, and Offices of the City and the individual members,
employees and agents thereof in their official capacities and/or while acting on behalf of the
City of Fort Worth.; and
6) The policy clause "Other Insurance" shall not apply to any insurance coverage currently held
by City, to any future coverage, or to City's self -insured retention of whatever nature.
7) The City, its officials, employees, agents and officers shall be endorsed as an "Additional
Insured" to all policies except Employers Liability coverage.
8) Coverage shall be a Combined Single Limit Per Occurrence basis and the policy shall include
Broad Form Property Damage Coverage with an insurance company satisfactory to City. If
insurance policies are not written for specified coverage limits, an Umbrella or Excess Liability
insurance for any differences is required. Excess Liability shall follow form of the primary
coverage.
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9) Automobile Liability Insurance shall provide coverage on any automobile, including and
defined as automobiles owned, hired and non owned with a One Million Dollar ($1,000,000)
combined single limit per accident or $250,000 Property Damage and $500,000 Bodily Injury
per person, per occurrence.
10) All policies shall be written by an insurer with an A-:VIII or better rating by the most current
version of the A. M. Best Key Rating Guide or with such other financially sound insurance
carriers acceptable to the City.
11)Deductibles shall be listed on the Certificate of Insurance and shall be on a "per occurrence"
basis unless otherwise stipulated herein.
12) If coverage is underwritten on a claims -made basis, the retroactive date shall be coincident
with or prior to the date of the contractual agreement and the certificate of insurance shall
state that the coverage is claims -made and the retroactive date. The insurance coverage shall
be maintained for the duration of the contractual agreement and for five (5) years following
completion of the service provided under the contractual agreement or for the warranty period,
whichever is longer. An annual certificate of insurance submitted to the City shall evidence
such insurance coverage.
13) Certificates of Insurance shall be delivered to the Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W
Lancaster, Fort Worth,Texas 76107, evidencing all the required coverages, including
endorsements.
Licensee hereby waives subrogation rights for loss or damage against City, its officers, agents and
employees for personal injury (including death), property damage or any other loss.
Licensee shall not do or permit to be done anything in or upon any portion of the Facilities, or bring
or keep anything therein or thereupon which 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.
The City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon the failure of the Licensee to provide
acceptable documentation of insurance as required by this Agreement.
18. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
It is agreed that Licensee will comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes including all
ordinances, charter provisions, rules and regulations of the City of Fort Worth; including all rules,
regulations and/or requirements of the City of Fort Worth Police and Fire Departments; and any
and all requirements specifically made by the City of Fort Worth Fire Marshal in connection with
the performances to be given hereunder. Licensee agrees to obey any other regulations of any
municipal authority of the City of Fort Worth.
Licensee will obtain and pay for all necessary permits, licenses, and taxes from any governmental
agency with jurisdiction thereof and to pay lawful taxes on tickets used in connection with the
performances hereunder. Licensee will not do or suffer to be done anything on said Facilities
during the terms of this License Agreement 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 said Facilities by Licensee, Licensee will immediately desist from and correct such violation
and/or vacate the Facilities.
19. FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT
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 which 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.
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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
shall 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 and/or Regulations. City expressly
assumes no obligation to review or obtain appropriate licensing and all such licensing shall 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.
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.
20. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
It is understood that the event of Licensee is not an event of the City. Licensee acknowledges
that it is responsible for and will make available the goods and services offered at its event to all
attendees including 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 SHALL NOT MOVE OR
INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH ACCESSIBILITY TO ADA FACILITIES, SUCH AS, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, WHEELCHAIR SEATING. LICENSEE SHALL 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.
21. ASSIGNMENT
Licensee shall not assign this License Agreement nor suffer any use of the Facilities other than
herein specified, nor sublet the Faces or any part thereof without the written consent of City. If
assigned per the written consent of the City, Licensee agrees to ensure that any assignee or
sublessee will comply with all terms, provisions, covenants, and conditions of this License
Agreement. Assignment or subletting of this License Agreement shall not relieve Licensee from
any of its obligations under this License Agreement.
22. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
The following events shall be deemed to be events of default by Licensee under this License
Agreement:
i. Licensee fails to pay any installment of the rent when due or any other payment of
reimbursement to City required hereunder;
ii. Licensee attempts to assign this contract without the prior written consent of City;
iii. Licensee shall vacate the use of over one-half of any building included in the
Facilities, as described in Addendum A, or vacate the use of over one-half of any
portion of the total Facilities described in Addendum A;
iv. Licensee becomes insolvent or makes a transfer in fraud of creditors, or makes an
assignment for the benefit of creditors; or
v. Licensee fails to comply with any term, provision or covenant of this License
Agreement.
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23. TERMINATION
Upon the occurrence of any such event of default of the Agreement, City shall have the option to
terminate this License Agreement immediately. Licensee shall 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.
City may, as a result of default as described in Paragraph 21 above, 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 release the Facilities. Licensee
shall 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.
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 License Agreement shall be deemed a termination of the Agreement or an acceptance of
the surrender of the Facilities, and no agreement to terminate this License Agreement or accept a
surrender of the Facilities shall 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 shall 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 shall 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.
24. NOTICES
All notices required or permitted under this License 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. If more than one Licensee is named in this
contract, service of any notice on any one of the Licensees shall be deemed service on all
Licensees. Any notice so given shall be deemed to have been received when deposited in the
United States mail so addressed with postage prepaid:
CITY:
Kirk Slaughter, Director of Public Events
Will Rogers Memorial Center
3401 W. Lancaster
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
With Copy To:
Cherl Byles
Assistant City Attorney
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
LICENSEE
American Miniature Horse Association
Attn: Jim Barenklau
5601 S. Interstate 35
Alvarado, TX 76009
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25. SOLE AGREEMENT
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 which purports to vary from the terms hereof, shall be void. It is understood and
agreed that all the provisions of this License Agreement are applicable except where specifically
modified by Addendum A, in which case such Addendum shall apply.
26. AMENDMENT
This License Agreement cannot be modified or amended without the written consent of all the
parties hereto and attached and made a part of this License Agreement.
27. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This License Agreement shall be binding upon and insure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and, except as
otherwise provided in this contract, their assigns.
28. VENUE
Venue shall be in the state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District
Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
29. FORCE MAJURE
If the Facilities or any portion thereof shall be destroyed or damaged by fire or other calamity so as
to prevent the use of the Facilities for the purposes and during the periods specified in this License
Agreement or if the use of the Facilities by Licensee shall be prevented by act of God, strike,
lockout, material or labor restriction by any governmental authority, civil riot, flood, or any other like
cause beyond the control of the City, then this License Agreement shall terminate and Licensee
hereby waives any claim against City for damages by reason of such termination except that any
unearned portion of the rent due hereunder shall abate, or if previously paid, shall be refunded by
City to Licensee.
30. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/NO PARTNERSHIP
The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between the Licensee and City and nothing
contained in this License Agreement shall be deemed to constitute City and Licensee as partners
or joint venturers with each other, nor shall the Licensee be considered to be an agent,
representative or employee of the City.
Licensee shall have the exclusive control of and the right to control its employees and the details
of its operation on the Facilities and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its
officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors.
31. SEVERABILITY
In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this License 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 License Agreement shall be considered as if such
invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions were never contained herein.
32. AUTHORITY OF LICENSEE'S AGENT
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 (corporation, partnership, individual, etc.) are true
and correct.
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EXECUTED as of the date and year first above written at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
ATTEST: CITY OF FORT WORTH
By:
City Secretary
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Approved as to form and legality:
David Yett, City Attorney j
By:
Cherl Byles - "
Assistant City Attorney
AMERICAN MINIATURE HORSE AS
By
Jim Barenklau
President
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Assistant City Manager
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ADDENDUM A
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FACILITIES
City agrees to license and provide to Licensee the following facilities at the Will Rogers Memorial
Center (WRMC) for the contracted dates listed below:
1. YEAR 2011
a. September 19, 2011 —Set Up
■ Staff and Decorator move in to desianated office areas, arenas, and commercial
exhibits areas ONLY at no charge
b. September 20 — 21, 2011 — Move In
■ Burnett Building
Includes all stalls, Vet Clinic, office areas, exercise area and cattle pens if needed.
■ Richardson -Bass Building
Includes all stalls, John Justin Arena, James L. and Eunice West Arena, Brown=
Lupton Exhibits Area, Coburn Room, all available meeting rooms and office areas.
■ Charlie and Kit Moncrief Building
Includes all portable stalls in stall area, W. R. Watt Arena, exercise area, all
meetings rooms and office areas.
■ Livestock Barns 1, 2, 3, 4, and Show Arena
■ Additional facilities as requested in writing.
See Addendum Section 1.e.
c. Livestock shall not be permitted on show grounds prior to 8:00 a.m. September 21, 2011
d. September 22 — October 1, 2011 — Show dates
■ Burnett Building
Includes all stalls, Vet Clinic, office areas, exercise area and cattle pens if needed.
■ Richardson -Bass Building
Includes all stalls, John Justin Arena, James L. and Eunice West Arena, Brown -
Lupton Exhibits Area, Coburn Room, all available meeting rooms and office areas.
■ Charlie and Kit Moncrief Building
Includes all portable stalls in stall area, W. R. Watt Arena, exercise area, all
meetings rooms and office areas.
■ Livestock Barns 1, 2, 3, 4, and Show Arena
■ Additional facilities as requested in writing.
See Addendum Section 1.e.
e. October 2-3, 2011 — Move Out — (including all livestock) must be complete by no later
than 5:00 pm
■ Burnett Building
Includes all stalls, Vet Clinic, office areas, exercise area and cattle pens if needed.
■ Richardson -Bass Building
Includes all stalls, John Justin Arena, James L. and Eunice West Arena, Brown -
Lupton Exhibits Area, Coburn Room and all available meeting rooms and office
areas.
■ Charlie and Kit Moncrief Building
Includes all portable stalls in stall area, W. R. Watt Arena, exercise area and all
meetings rooms and office areas.
■ Livestock Barns 1, 2, 3, 4, and Show Arena ®ffit
■ Additional facilities as requested in writing. CITY SECRETARY
See Addendum Section 1.f.
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3.
f. At the completion of the Event each year, Licensee will be offered the option to lease the
Round Up Inn and/or the South Texas Room for the Event in the following year.
Licensee shall have ten days from the date of the completion of the current Event to
submit its request in writing to the City of its intent to exercise the option to lease either
or both of the above rooms for the following year. The City will not reserve or hold the
room(s) for the Licensee for the following year unless said request is submitted in writing
and in accordance with this paragraph.
YEAR 2012 through 2013
City will provide the facilities listed in 1 b., d. and e. above at the Will Rogers Memorial Center for
the contracted dates listed below.
YEAR 2012
■ September 17, 2012 —Set Up
■ September 18-19, 2012 — Move In
Livestock shall not be permitted on show grounds prior to 8:00 a.m. September 18,
2012
■ September 20-29, 2012 — Show
■ September 30-October 1, 2012 — Move Out (including all livestock) must be
complete by no later than 5:00 pm
YEAR 2013
■ September 23, 2013 — Set Up
■ September 24-25, 2013 — Move In
Livestock shall not be permitted on show grounds prior to 8:00 a.m. September 24,
2013
■ September 26 - October 5, 2013 — Show
■ October 6-7, 2013 — Move Out (including all livestock) must be complete by no
later than 5:00 pm
SHOW DATES BEYOND 2013
City agrees to reserve comparable show dates in years 2014, 2015, and 2016 for the American
Miniature Horse Association World Championship Show.
City will provide Licensee the proposed rental rates for 2014 by October 15, 2011.
The Licensee shall have 30 days from the conclusion of their 2011 World Championship Show
to exercise their option to lease space at Will Rogers Memorial Center for their 2014 show.
City will provide Licensee the proposed rental rates for 2015 by October 15, 2012.
The Licensee shall have 30 days from the conclusion of their 2015 World Championship Show
to exercise their option to lease space at Will Rogers Memorial Center for their 2012 show.
City will provide Licensee the proposed rental rates for 2016 by October 15, 2013.
The Licensee shall have 30 days from the conclusion of their 2013 World Championship Show
to exercise their option to lease space at Will Rogers Memorial Center for their 2016 show.
City and Licensee agree to a "3 year rotating window" on dates and rates. Neither the City or
Licensee shall be held liable to the other beyond this 3 year period.
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RENTAL RATE SCHEDULE
For rental of the facties and services used pursuant to this Agreement for the years 2011 through
20131 City agrees to license and Licensee agrees to pay the rates for use of the facilities at the Will
Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC) for the contracted dates listed below:
1. YEARS 2011 through 2013
a. Burnett Building Stalls
■ $45 - per stall used in years 2011 through and including 2013
■ There will be a $15.00 per stall per day early move -in fee for each stall
occupied prior to 8:00 a.m. on the first move -in day of each respective year
contracted.
b. Burnett Building Cattle Pens
■ $150 Per Move In or Move Out Day
■ $350 Per Show Day
■ No Charge if used for quarantine stall area ONLY
c. John Justin Arena
■ $250 - Per Move In or Move Out Day (No heat or air)
■ $500 - Per Exercise Day (12 hours climate controlled)
■ $1,000 - Per Show Day (All show hours climate controlled)
d. James L. &Eunice West Arena
■ $150 Per Move In or Move Out Day (No heat or air)
■ $600 Per Show or Sale Day
■ Licensee may use James L. & Eunice West Arena to measure horses during the
show with no facility rental fee. Any labor charges to "make ready" will be
invoiced to Licensee. A facility rental fee may be assessed for any usage other
than measuring.
e. Brown -Lupton Exhibits Area
■ $100 -Per Move In or Move Out Day (No heat or air)
■ $300 - Per Show Day
f. Richardson -Bass Building Stalls
■ $45 -per stall used in years 2011 through and including 2013
■ There will be a $15.00 per stall per day early move -in fee for each stall
occupied prior to 8:00 a.m. on the first move -in day of each respective year
contracted.
g. Coburn Room
■ No Rental Fee if used for Licensee sponsored functions, i.e. meetings, meal
functions, etc.
■ $100 Per Show Day (All show hours climate controlled)
h. Richardson -Bass Cattle Pens
■ $150 Per Move In or Move Out Day
■ $350 Per Show Day
Charlie &Kit Moncrief Building Stall Area
■ No Rental Fee
j. Moncrief Building Portable Stalls
■ $45 - per stall used in years 2011 through and including 2013
■ There will be a $15.00 per stall per day early move -in fee for each stall
occupied prior to 8:00 a.m. on the first move -in day of each respective year
contracted.
k. W. R. Watt Arena
■ $250 - Per Move In or Move Out Day (No heat or air)
■ $500 - Per Exercise Day (12 hours climate controlled)
■ $15000 - Per Show Day (All show hours climate controlled)
Centennial, McFarland and French Rooms
■ No Rental Fee if used for Licensee sponsored functions, i.e. meetings, meal
functions, etc.
■ $50 - Per Move In or Move Out Day (No heat or air)
■ $150 - Per Show Day (All show hours climate controlled)
m. Cattle Barns 2, 3, and 4
■ $150 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
■ $350 - Per Show Day
n. Cattle Barn 1
■ Licensee will have first right of refusal to rent Cattle Barn 1 for installation of
portable stalls beginning in year 2011 and continuing throughout the remainder of
the License Agreement. If Licensee elects to rent Cattle Barn 1 in any year during
term of License Agreement, written notice must be received by City by no later
than ninety (90) days prior to first move in date of the year contracted for show.
■ $150 — Per Move In or Move Out Day
■ $350 — Per Show Day
o. Show Arena
■ $100 -Per Move In or Move Out Day
■ $300 - Per Show Day
p. Portable Stalls
■ Licensee will rent portable stalls directly from City or current contracted vendor.
■ Licensee will pay for each portable stall ordered whether used or unused at the
current contracted rate. Licensee understands and agrees that if for any reason
the contractor defaults on the contract with City, Licensee agrees to pay the cost
per stall charged to City by replacement vendor. City agrees to use its best effort
to obtain the lowest market price available from replacement vendor to provide
portable stalls.
■ Licensee must use and pay rental for all permanent stalls prior to occupying
portable stalls. For the purpose of calculating rent and occupancy, City owned
portable stalls are considered permanent stalls.
q. If any of the below listed facilities are requested as stipulated in 1.e., page 2 of
Addendum and are available, the following rates will apply:
Round Up Inn
■ $300 -Per Move In or Move Out Day (No heat or air)
■ $650 — Per Show Day (meal function)
■ $850 — Per Show Day (non meal function)
South Texas
■ $400 —Per Show Day (one-half of room $200 per show day)
2. In order to establish actual rental fees for each facility, Licensee will submit to City in writing
their confirmation of intent to lease the facilities and their intended use of each facility (i.e.
move -in, show, etc.) over the contracted dates no later than February 1st of each respective
licensed year. Licensee understands that the License Agreement terms will be for the exact
same number of facilities listed in Addendum A and the Licensee's written confirmation is
solely for the purpose of establishing the Licensee's intent to lease the facilities and to
establish the use and respective rental fees of each facility. Any reduction or addition to the
number of facilities listed in Addendum A must be mutually agreed upon between the
Licensee and City.
All events must end by midnight unless otherwise stated on the License Agreement and
insurance certificate. $200.00 per hour will be invoiced to Licensee for any additional hour
or portion thereof) in which Licensee occupies space rented for show and/or event
activities, between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 7:00 am.
3. YEARS 2014 through 2016
All facility rental rates will be automatically increased by 5% per year for the 2014, 2015 and
2016 World Championship Shows.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. YEAR 2011
Payment schedule for the year 2011 shall be as follows:
a. Licensee shall pay a $5,000.00 partial facility rental payment by no later than February
1, 2011.
b. Licensee shall pay a $5,000.00 partial facility rental payment by no later than September
1, 2011.
c. Licensee shall pay in full any remaining balance owed within 30 days after receipt of final
charges invoice following the conclusion of the show.
2. YEARS 2012 through 2013:
a. Licensee shall pay a $5,000.00 partial facility rental payment by no later than February 1
of each licensed year.
b. Licensee shall pay a $5,000.00 partial facility rental payment by no later than September
1 of each licensed year.
c. Licensee shall pay in full any remaining balance owed within 30 days after receipt of final
charges invoice following the conclusion of each show.
ANNUAL INCENTIVE
Subject to the terms of this section, City agrees to apply aTwenty-Five Thousand Dollar
($25,000.00) credit against Licensee's invoice for final charges upon conclusion of each Annual
Event. However, if the total annual rental payment for building usage, including 1,100 stalls in
the Burnett, Richardson -Bass and Moncrief buildings, by Licensee falls below Seventy -Eight
Thousand Dollars ($78,000.00), the annual credit of Twenty -Five Thousand ($25,000.00)
Dollars will be reduced by an amount equal to the amount of the rental payment below Seventy -
Eight Thousand Dollars ($78,000.00).
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Starting in 2014, the minimum total annual rental payment for building usage will be increased
by 5% per year in accordance with the increase in facility rental rates.
In addition to the terms and conditions in Paragraph 14 of the License Agreement, Licensee agrees to
the following:
SECURITY
1. At the Licensee's expense, off -duty City of Fort Worth police officers are required to work
each event. The number of officers and number of hours worked are to be negotiated by
Licensee and the Fort Worth Police Department with final approval from the Director of
Public Events or his designee by no later than ten (10) days prior to first move in date of
each year contracted.
2. Licensee will pay the entire off -duty City of Fort Worth police invoice by individual checks
and deliver to the supervisor in charge by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday following
the conclusion of each show contracted. A copy of the invoice will be submitted to City.
3. Upon the conclusion of each show contracted, City agrees to apply a credit against
Licensee's final invoice equal to 50%, but not to exceed $7,500.00, toward the cost for
off -duty City of Fort Worth Police.
ADDITIONAL LICENSE AGREEMENT TERMS
1. SHAVINGS
City retains exclusive rights for the sale of all shavings at the prevailing rate. Shavings
may not be brought onto show grounds by Licensee or any event participants.
Licensee and/or any exhibitor who brings shavings into show grounds or facilities without
the written consent of City and/or in direct conflict with the exclusive rights of City, will be
fined $5.50 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 of Public Events or his
designee.
2. COMMERCIAL EXHIBITOR/VENDOR SPACE
Licensee will be invoiced $35.00 per designated inside commercial exhibitor space and
$100.00 per designated outside commercial exhibitor space for use by approved
commercial exhibitors. This fee does not apply to commercial exhibitors located in a
designated "exhibits hall/facility" rented by Licensee for use by commercial exhibitors.
City will not provide any tables and/or chairs for use by commercial exhibitors.
Any use of outside exhibit space must be agreed upon by Licensee and City prior to
June 1st in each contracted year.
3. CLEAN-UP
■ City will clean arena seating areas once daily prior to start of each show date
contracted.
■ City will clean the main aisles of contracted livestock facilities daily.
■ Licensee will be invoiced at the prevailing hourly rate for all labor performed to
include dirt work, watering and final clean-up of facility grounds, including clean-up of
any excessive stall decorations.
4. SOUND SYSTEM
■ There is no charge to Licensee for use of the sound system owned by City, as it
exists at the execution of the License Agreement.
■ Licensee will be invoiced the prevailing rate at the discretion of the Director of Public
Events for a WRMC stagehand to set up, monitor and secure sound equipment daily
when it is needed for show activity.
■ In the event City is unable to furnish sufficient WRMC stagehands to work events
that use staging, lights or amplified sound, Licensee must use a City approved
vendor. Prior to the use of outside vendor labor, a representative from Licensee will
be consulted as to the number of hours and rate per hour.
■ City will provide barn paging as required in contracted areas.
5. VEHICLE/TRAILER/RV PARKING
■ City will supply Licensee with ten (10) complimentary parking passes per day, upon
request, to be used during each event.
■ Licensee may use any available space for trailer parking as designated by the
Director of Public Events or his designee.
■ At the discretion of the Director of Public Events or his designee, RV spaces will be
provided as available and will be invoiced to Licensee and/or Licensee's exhibitors at
the prevailing rate.
■ Licensee will be required to pay all expenses associated with installation and
removal of all temporary RV hook ups. City will issue credit to Licensee for this
expense upon receipt of invoice.
6. ADDITIONAL TERMS
■ Any matters that are not herein expressly provided for shall be left to negotiation
between the Director of Public Events or his designee and the Executive Director of
the American Miniature Horse Association or his designated representative.
■ All payments shall be made within 30 days after receipt of final charges invoice
following the conclusion of each show contracted, payable to the City of Fort Worth
at the office of the Director of Pubic Events or his designee at Will Rogers Memorial
Center.
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Licensee and City agree to promptly execute an amendments) to this License
Agreement in order to spell out any additional terms agreed to between the Licensee
and City. Failure of the Licensee and/or City to execute such Amendment upon request
shall be considered an event of default and this License Agreement may be terminated
at the option of the requesting party. No amendment or additional terms shall be
effective unless it is in writing and signed by both parties hereto after the effective date
of this agreement.
EXECUTED as of the date and year first above written at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
ATTEST: CITY OF FORT WORTH
By:
Contract Authorization
Approved as to form and legality:
David Yett, City, ttorney
By:
Cherl Byles, Assistant City Attorn
AMERICAN MINIATURE HORSE A)
By
Jim Barenklau
President
OCIATION
By:
Tom Higgins
Assistant City Manager
Kirk N. Slaughter
Director of Public Events