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THIS LICENSE AGRFEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into by
and between the City of Fort Worth, a home -rule municipal corporation of the State of
Texas (the "CITY"), acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager,
and Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation ("DFWII"),
acting by and through its duly authorized President.
RECITALS
WHEREAS the City owns a park called Heritage Park in which Heritage Plaza (PLAZA)
is located; and
WHEREAS on May 12, 1969, the Fort Worth City Council adopted a resolution creating
the Streams and Valleys Committee to study challenges and opportunities associated
with the Trinity River and its tributaries, and to advise the City Council and the City Plan
Commission on issues affecting those waterways; and
WHEREAS in 1970, Streams and Valleys commissioned renowned landscape architect
Lawrence Halprin to create the Trinity River Planning Program, which laid the
foundation for various improvements to the Trinity River corridor, including the eventual
construction of Heritage Plaza as Fort Worth's official contribution to the American
bicentennial celebration; and
WHEREAS in 2007, the City of Fort Worth closed Heritage Plaza in view of significant
maintenance problems and related public safety hazards; and
WHEREAS in 2008, Streams and Valleys commissioned a study concluding that the
cost to restore and improve Heritage Plaza could range between $8 million and $10
million; and
WHEREAS in 2009, Heritage Plaza was listed by the Cultural Landscape Foundation as
a "marvel of modernism," cited by Preservation Texas and Historic Fort Worth on their
"most endangered" lists, and nominated by the Texas Historical Commission to the
National Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS in 2009, Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. (DFWII) commissioned the
Olin Studio, under the leadership of Lawrence Halprin's friend and colleague Laurie
Olin, to assess ideas for restoring and improving Heritage Plaza through a community
visioning process; and
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WHEREAS in 2010 a Heritage Plaza Design Workshop led by the Olin Studio resulted
in a recommendation from the Heritage Plaza Steering Committee to move forward with
a Phase I analysis of Heritage Plaza; and
WHEREAS the City Council passed Resolution NO. 3768-07-2009 to support current
efforts by Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., Streams and Valleys, the Heritage Park
Steering Committee recommendations for restoring and improving Heritage Plaza; and;
WHEREAS Items to complete before pursuing initial improvements that would permit
reopening of Heritage Plaza included a complete a full structural assessment including
geotechnical investigation; a complete a tree survey -Complete and develop engineering
drawings of the Plaza (Phase I);
WHEREAS in 2013 Freese and Nichols (FNI) completed their analysis, including the
tree and soil survey. The scope of their work included installing an inclinometer and
survey points to collect geologic data throughout the plaza. FNI identified several
structural repairs that should be considered as part of any park improvements before a
reopening. Those issues include addressing settlement issues near the east and west
sides of the overlook (belvedere) and repairing the storm drain that runs through the site
and down the slope; and
WHEREAS DFWII staff and city staff would like to evaluate the fountain equipment.
This evaluation will provide a better understanding of the work required to turn the water
feature on, in all or in part, if funding is available and is the work is feasible
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein,
the City and DFWII do hereby covenant and agree as follows.
SECTION 1
PURPOSE; PARTIES
1.1 The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the administration and criterion
pursuant to which DFWII shall analyze the current condition of Heritage Plaza
and work toward restoration of the Plaza DFWII shall analyze the PLAZA by
engaging a qualified Consultant and shall pay the Consultant for all work done
within the scope of a separate agreement DFWII will enter into an agreement
with the Consultant, such work being identical to that which is enumerated in
Exhibit A of this Agreement DFWII is entering into an Agreement with the CITY
which is the true `Owner" of the PLAZA. In addition, DFWII will contact with a
qualified Consultant to develop plans and construction documents, to restore the
PLAZA.
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1.2 This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth,
Texas and Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. When used herein, the term
`DFWII" and the term 'CITY' shall include officers, agents, employees,
successors, and assigns of each of the parties respectively.
SECTION 2
TERM
2.1 The primary term of this Agreement shall be for twelve (12) months, commencing
on the December 1, 2013, and ending on December 1, 2014.
SECTION 3
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES
3.1 The CITY agrees to:
A. Allow DFWII and its Consultant access to the Park during the hours of 7.00
A M. to 7:00 PM throughout the term of this Agreement to work on the
Project. The parties agree to revise these hours by execution of a written
amendment to this Agreement if either party receives requests or complaints
from a business or resident within a one-half mile radius of the Park.
B. Through the Planning and Development Department, review all
documentation and recommendations.
C. Provide in kind general project management services including but not limited
to project initiation project planning and research production oversight,
monitoring and controlling, closing and liaison between DFWII and the CITY.
3.2 DFWII agrees to:
A. Provide primary project management for the Project through the
administration of DFWII's separate agreement with the Consultant.
B. Take steps to ensure that work, analysis, studies, or reports by or on behalf of
DFWII is properly coordinated with the CITY DFWII staff will inform CITY
staff of Phase I project progress and recommendations through e-mail, phone
calls, meetings with CITY staff and DFWII consultant.
SECTION 4
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PARK AND COSTS
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4.1 DFWII shall assume primary responsibility for managing the contract for
professional services to analyze the condition of the PLAZA during the term of
this Agreement. However, Heritage Park and Plaza shall remain at all times a
CITY park subject to the ultimate authority of Parks and Community Services
Department (PACSD) and the CITY. The CITY does not relinquish the right to
enforce all necessary and proper rules for the management and operation of the
Park. The CITY, through personnel in its police, fire, code compliance, parks,
and health departments, has the right at any time to enter any portion of the Park
(without causing or constituting a termination of the Agreement or an interference
with the use of the Park by DFWII) for the purpose of inspection and
maintenance and performance of any and all activities necessary for the proper
conduct and operation of public property provided this right of entry shall not
authorize or empower the CITY to direct the activities of DFWII or assume liability
for DFWII's activities. In addition, all permanent public facilities and
equipment owned by the CITY within the Park shall remain property of the
CITY, and such property cannot be disposed of by DFWII without the
express written consent of CITY.
SECTION 5
LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
5.1 DFWII covenants and agrees that the CITY shall in no way nor under any
circumstances be responsible for any property belonging to DFWII, its members,
employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors, invitees, licensees, or
trespassers that may be stolen, destroyed, or in any way damaged, and DFWII
hereby indemnifies and holds harmless the CITY from and against any and all
such claims. The CITY does not guarantee police protection and will not be
liable for any loss or damage sustained by DFWII, its members, employees,
agents contractors, subcontractors, invitees, licensees, or trespassers on
Heritage Plaza or any other CITY property.
5.2 DFWII AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE
CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND
AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS, AND
EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR
P ROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS
TO ANY BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR
P ERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) THAT MAY RELATE TO, ARISE
OUT OF, OR BE OCCASIONED BY (i) DFWII'S BREACH OF ANY OF THE
TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (ii) ANY INTENTIONAL,
KNOWING, RECKLESS, OR NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF DFWII, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES EMPLOYEES, SEPARATE
ENGINEERS, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS, RELATED TO THE
ANALYSIS OF THE CONDITION OF HERITAGE PLAZA OR THE
P ERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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S ECTION 6
DISCRIMINATION/DISABILITIES
6.1 DFWII, in its occupancy or use of the Park and Plaza shall not discriminate
against any person or persons because of race, age, gender, religion, color,
national origin, marital status, sexual onentation, or disability.
S ECTION 7
NOTICES
7.1 Any notice required shall be sufficient if deposited in the U.S. Mail, postage
prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to the other party
as follows:
CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Planning and Development Director
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
With copy to:
Assistant City Attorney
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
DFWII:
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc.
Andrew M. Taft, President
777 Taylor Street, Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76102-4908
6.2 Mailing of all notices pursuant to this Section shall be deemed sufficient if (i)
properly addressed as specified above or to such other person and address as
previously designated in writing by the receiving party; and (ii) mailed via certified
mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. All time periods related to any
n otice requirements specified in this Agreement shall commence on the date that
n otice is mailed.
SECTION 8
INDEPENDENCE OF THE PARTIES
8.1 The parties hereto covenant and agree that each such party is independent and
n ot an officer agent, servant, or employee of the other party. The parties further
covenant and agree that each such party shall have exclusive control of and the
exclusive right to control (i) the details of the portion of work that each such party
is performing hereunder and (ii) all persons performing same on behalf of each
party respectively In addition, the parties covenant and agree that each such
party is responsible for the acts and omissions of its respective officers, agents,
e mployees, separate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and
subconsultants. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership
o r joint enterprise between the CITY and DFWII.
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SECTION 9
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
9.1 Neither party shall assign or otherwise transfer any or all of its rights and
obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other
party. Any attempted assignment or transfer without the consent of the other
party shall be null and void.
SECTION 10
TERMINATION AND REMEDIES
10.1 This Agreement may be terminated by either party in writing for Cause. For
purposes of this provision the term "Cause' shall refer to the occurrence of any
of the following: (i) DFWII fails to comply with Section 3, Section 11, or Section
12 of this Agreement (ii) DFWII shall become insolvent, or shall make a transfer
in fraud of creditors, or shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors,
(iii) DFWII shall file a petition under any section or chapter of the National
Bankruptcy Act, as amended, or under any similar law or statute of the United
States or any State thereof; or DFWII shall be adjudged bankrupt or insolvent in
proceedings filed against DFWII thereunder; (iv) a receiver or trustee shall be
appointed for this Agreement or for substantially all of the assets of DFWII,
(v) DFWII vacates any substantial portion of the Project area of Park for a period
of longer than thirty (30) days after Phase I activities has commences, unless
DFWII can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that all reasonable efforts
are being made by DFWII to continue pursuit of the Project; (vi) DFWII shall do or
permit to be done anything which creates a lien upon the Park or any
improvement therein; (vii) DFWII fails to comply with any other term, provision or
covenant of this Agreement in any material respect.
10.2 Except for termination due to non -appropriation termination shall be effective ten
(10) days from the date that written notice is sent to the other party. Termination
due to non -appropriation shall be effective as of the last day of the fiscal period
for which sufficient funds were appropriated or upon expenditure of all
appropriated funds, whichever comes first.
10.3 If this Agreement is terminated prior to completion of the Project as outlined in
Exhibit "A," DFWII shall return to the City all unexpended funds and shall transfer
to City all other funds raised for the Park that DFWII has in its possession as of
the effective date of termination. City shall use any and all such funds toward
completion of the repair and redevelopment of the Park. Any information
gathered prior to such termination shall be turned over to the City as well and
may be used at our sole discretion.
10.4 Within twenty (20) days following the effective date of termination or expiration,
DFWII shall remove from the Park all trade fixtures, tools, machinery, equipment,
materials and supplies placed on the Park by DFWII or its agents. After such
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time, City shall have the right to take full possession of the Park and (i) to remove
any and all parties and property remaining on any part of the Park or (ll) to
remove any and all parties and take and hold any personal property remaining on
any part of the Park as City s sole property DFWII agrees that it will assert no
claim of any kind against City, its agents, servants, employees, or
representatives stemming from City s termination of this Agreement or any act
incident to City's assertion of its right to terminate or City's exercise of any rights
granted hereunder.
SECTION 11
INSURANCE
11.1 Before commencement of Phase I, DFWII shall
subcontractors, to obtain and maintain the types
coverage described below, and such coverage shall
form that lists the CITY as the Certificate Holder and
11.2 INSURANCE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INSURANCE
require its Consultant and
of insurance and limits of
be evidenced by an ACORD
as an additional insured.
A. Commercial General Liability — anyone providing PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES shall maintain commercial general liability (CGL) and, if
necessary, commercial umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than
$1,000,000.00 per each occurrence with a $2,000,000.00 aggregate. If
such Commercial General Liability insurance contains a general
aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this PROJECT or location.
i. The CITY shall be included as an insured under the CGL, using
ISO additional insured endorsement or a substitute providing
equivalent coverage, and under the commercial umbrella, if any
This insurance shall apply as primary insurance with respect to
any other insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to the
CITY. The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall
have no exclusions by endorsements that would alter or nullify:
premises/operations, products/completed operations, contractual,
personal injury, or advertising injury, which are normally contained
within the policy, unless the CITY approves such exclusions in
writing.
ii. Anyone providing PROFESSIONAL SERVICES waives all rights
against the CITY and its agents, officers, directors and employees
for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered
by the commercial general liability or commercial umbrella liability
insurance maintained in accordance with this agreement.
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B Business Auto — anyone providing PROFESSIONAL SERVICES shall
maintain business auto liability and, if necessary, commercial umbrella
liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident.
Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of 'any auto' , including
owned, hired, and non -owned autos, when said vehicle is used in the
course of the PROJECT. If the engineer owns no vehicles, coverage for
hired or non -owned is acceptable.
anyone providing PROFESSIONAL SERVICES waives all rights
against the CITY and its agents, officers, directors and employees
for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered
by the business auto liability or commercial umbrella liability
insurance obtained by the PROFESSIONAL SERVICES provider
pursuant to this agreement or under any applicable auto physical
damage coverage.
C. Workers Compensation — anyone providing PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES shall maintain workers compensation and employers liability
insurance and, if necessary, commercial umbrella liability insurance with
a limit of not less than $100,000.00 each accident for bodily injury by
accident or $100,000.00 each employee for bodily injury by disease, with
$500,000.00 policy limit.
i. Anyone providing PROFESSIONAL SERVICES waives all rights
against the CITY and its agents, officers, directors and employees
for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered
by workers compensation and employer's liability or commercial
umbrella insurance obtained by anyone providing
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES pursuant to this agreement.
D Professional Liability — anyone providing PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
shall maintain professional liability, a claims -made policy, with a
minimum of $1,000,000.00 per claim and aggregate The policy shall
contain a retroactive date prior to the date of the contract or the first date
of services to be performed, whichever is earlier. Coverage shall be
maintained for a period of five (5) years following the completion of the
contract. An annual certificate of insurance specifically referencing this
project shall be submitted to the CITY for each year following completion
of the contract.
11.3 General Conditions for all Insurance
GENERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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A. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the City of Fort Worth
prior to commencement of work, addressed to the attention of Sue
Haupt, Risk Management, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth,
Texas 76102 with a copy to Randy Hutcheson, City of Fort Worth
Planning and Development Department 1000 Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
B. Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name the CITY an Additional
Insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term CITY shall
include its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers as
respects the contracted services.
C. Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage
specified in this agreement are provided under applicable policies
documented thereon
D Any failure on part of the CITY to request required insurance
documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance
requirements.
E A minimum of thirty (30) day's notice of cancellation or material change
in coverage shall be provided to the CITY A ten (10) days notice shall
be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall be
sent to the Planning and Development Director- Randle Harwood, City of
Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 with a copy to
Randy Hutcheson, City of Fort Worth Planning and Development 1000
Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
F. Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the State of
Texas and have a minimum rating of A:V or greater, in the current A.M.
Best Key Rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent financial strength
and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management.
G. Any deductible or self -insured retention in excess of $25,000.00 that
would change or alter the requirements herein is subject to approval by
the CITY in writing, if coverage is not provided on a first -dollar basis. The
CITY, at its sole discretion, may consent to alternative coverage
maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups. Dedicated
financial resources or letters of credit may also be acceptable to the
CITY.
H. Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation
in favor of the CITY as respects the PROJECT.
The CITY shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring
expense, to review the Consultant's insurance policies including
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endorsements thereto and, at the CITY's discretion; anyone providing
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES may be required to provide proof of
insurance premium payments.
J. Lines of coverage, other than Professional Liability, underwritten on a
claims -made basis, shall contain a retroactive date coincident with or
prior to the date of the contractual agreement The certificate of
insurance shall state both the retroactive date and that the coverage is
claims -made.
K. Coverages whether written on an occurrence or claims -made basis,
shall be maintained without interruption nor restrictive modification or
changes from date of commencement of the PROJECT until final
payment and termination of any coverage required to be maintained after
final payments.
L. The CITY shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any
insurance premiums required by this agreement.
M. Sub consultants and subcontractors to/of the CONSULTANT shall be
required by the CONSULTANT to maintain the same or reasonably
equivalent insurance coverage as required for the CONSULTANT. When
sub consultants/subcontractors maintain insurance coverage, anyone
providing PROFESSIONAL SERVICES shall provide CITY with
documentation thereof on a certificate of insurance.
N. The CITY, its officers, employees, and servants shall be endorsed as
an additional insured on all insurance policies required under this
Agreement with the exception of worker's compensation insurance
policies.
O. Required insurance policies shall each be endorsed to provide that
such insurance is primary protection and that any self -funded or
commercial coverage maintained by CITY shall not be called upon to
contribute to loss recovery.
P During any term of this Agreement Engineer shall report to the Risk
Management Division in a timely manner any loss occurrence that
could give rise to a liability claim or lawsuit or that could result in a
property loss.
Q Liability shall not be limited to the specified amounts of insurance
required herein.
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SECTION 12
SEVERABILITY; WAIVER; HEADINGS
12.1 In the event any covenant, condition, or provision of this Agreement 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 herein contained, provided however, that the invalidity of any such
covenant, condition, or provision does not materially prejudice either the CITY or
DFWII in connection with the rights and obligations contained in the valid
covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement.
12 2 The failure of the CITY to insist on the performance of any term or provision of
this Agreement or to exercise any right herein conferred shall not be construed
as a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of the CITY's ability to assert or rely
on any such term or right on any future occasion. The waiver by the CITY of any
default or breach of a term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement shall not be
deemed to be a waiver of any other breach of that term, covenant, or condition or
of any other term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement, regardless of when
the breach occurred.
12.3 The section headings contained herein are solely for convenience in reference
and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this
Agreement.
SECTION 13
EFFECT ON THIRD PARTIES
13.1 Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunity or
affirmative defense that may be asserted by the CITY or DFWII as to any claim of
any third party. Nothing herein shall be construed in any manner, to create a
cause of action for the benefit of any person not a party to this Agreement or to
create any rights for the benefit of any person not a party to this Agreement not
otherwise existing at law.
SECTION 14
DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY
14.1. In the event that any CITY -owned property, such as utilities, park improvements,
equipment, turf, etc., is damaged or destroyed during installation, watering, or
maintenance of the Project improvements due to negligence or acts or omissions
of DFWII (or of its officers, agents servants, employees, separate contractors,
subcontractors, engineers, consultants, or subconsultants), DFWII shall be solely
responsible for all repairs or replacements. In the event of damage attributable
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to DFWII, DFWII shall replace or repair the damaged property at no cost to the
CITY. The CITY and DFWII shall jointly determine whether any damage has
been done, the amount of the damage, the reasonable costs of repairing the
damage, and whether DFWII is responsible.
SECTION 15
COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
15.1 DFWII shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws rules, and regulations,
as well as with all regulations, restrictions, and requirements of the CITY's police,
fire, code compliance, and health departments now or hereafter in effect that are
applicable to its operations DFWII shall obtain and keep in effect at its own cost
and expense all licenses and permits (except for those permits for which the
CITY has agreed to waive the fees under Section 3.1.5 of this Agreement) and
shall pay all taxes incurred or required in connection with this Agreement and its
operations hereunder.
15.2 DFWII shall require through its contract with anyone providing PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES, that the Consultant and its subcontractors observe and comply with
all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, as well as with all
regulations, restrictions, and requirements of the CITY's police, fire, code
compliance, and health departments now or hereafter in effect that are applicable
to its operations. In particular DFWII shall include in its contract language
requiring the PROFESSIONAL SERVICES and all subcontractors to observe and
comply with all CITY ordinances relating to obstructing streets, keeping alleys
and other right-of-way open and protecting same.
15.3 DFWII shall require through its agreement with the Consultant, that the
Consultant and its Sub -Contractors shall perform their duties in a manner that will
cause the least inconvenience and annoyance to the general public and the
property owners. DFWII shall require through its agreement with the Consultant
that the Consultant exercise every reasonable precaution for the safety of the
property and the protection of any and all persons and/or property located
adjacent to or making passage through, or using said property.
SECTION 16
VENUE AND JURISDICTION
16.1 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
16.2 Venue for any action brought to interpret or enforce or otherwise arising out of or
incident to the terms of this Agreement shall be in Tarrant County, Texas or the
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division
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SECTION 17
ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING; MODIFICATION
17.1 This Agreement (including all attachments, schedules, and exhibits attached
hereto) constitutes the final, entire, and complete understanding between the
CITY and DFWII concerning the responsibilities with respect to Heritage Plaza.
Any prior or contemporaneous, oral or written agreement that purports to vary
from the terms hereof shall be void.
17 2 Amendments to this Agreement or to any attachment, schedule, or exhibit affixed
hereto may be proposed by either party and shall take effect only after written
approval by both parties.
SECTION 18
AUTHORITY
18.1 The undersigned officers and/or agents of the parties hereto covenant and affirm
that they are the properly authorized officials and have the necessary authority to
execute this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF; DFWII and the CITY have signed duplicate counterparts of
the Agreement.
CITY OF FORT WORTH
Fernando Costa
Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY
Melinda Ramos
Senior Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST:
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DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH
INITIATIVES, INC.
Andrew M. Taft
President
APPROVED AS TO FORM
ATTEST:
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