HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 42656CITY OF FORT WORTH
PUBLIC EVENTS DEPARTMENT
WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER
3401 W LANCASTER AVENUE
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76107
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Region 9 AHA Inc.
2013 through 2015
CITY SECRETARY
CONTRACT NO
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THIS AGREEMENT and Addendum "A" attached and incorporated herein are made and entered into this �Z _
day of Q0V1 , 2011, between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a home rule municipal corporation of the State
of Texas, located in Tarrant, Parker, Denton and Wise Counties, Texas, (hereinafter referred to as the "City ") acting
by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Region 9 AHA Inc., located at 8705 Freeport
Drive, Denton, TX 76207, (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 Region 9 AHA 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.
2. TERM AND RENTAL FEE
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 occupancy and /or use of the leased Facilities and any and all
activities conducted thereon that are sustained by reasons of the occupancy of said buildings under this
License Agreement. 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 Will 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 �nl e
current City of Fort Worth concession services provider regarding the serving j���lQ� r e
services. Licensee shall have no rights in the selling or dispensing of beer, wine r�i'
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5. CONCESSION /SOUVENIR RIGHTS
The City reserves all concession, food and beverage, novelty and souvenir rights, except Region 9 AHA
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 approved
commercial exhibitors and the resale of items related to the horse industry or promotion of the Region 9
AHA Inc..
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.
Any approved sampling is limited to products directly related to or sold by the exhibitors and must be
approved by City in advance. All other give -away food and beverage products must be purchased through
the in -house concessionaire.
6. CATERING
All caterers who wish to provide services for any reception, luncheon, party or function where food or
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.
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.
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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 any chairs, tables, stages, lights
and /or sound equipment 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. Any additional technical services will be provided by an approved vendor at the
Licensee's expense.
10. EQUIPMENT
All equipment owned by Licensee must be removed from the Will Rogers Memorial Center ( "WRMC ")
immediately after completion of the event. No equipment may be left in the WRMC. Any equipment or
other property left by the Licensee at the WRMC for over thirty (30) days will be considered abandoned and
will become the property of the City; the City will dispose of the property as it deems appropriate. Any
equipment used by the Licensee owned by the City must be returned to the owner in the same or better
condition than when received by Licensee.
11. 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.
12. REMOVAL OF DISORDERLY PERSONS
City, through its Director, police and fire personnel and other designated representatives, retains the right
to remove from the Facilities any and all such employees, agents and /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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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 The
costs must be paid directly to the emergency medical personnel.
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16. SECURITY PERSONNEL
Licensee, at its sole cost and expense, shall pay for security personnel in such number and manner as
prescribed by the Director of Public Events or his or her designee. Vendor shall bear sole responsibility, if
any, for reporting its payment for each security officer's services as taxable income to the Internal Revenue
Service. Licensee hereby assumes sole responsibility for any and all acts or omissions by 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 or personal injury arising
out of, or in connection with such acts or omissions. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a
principal /agent, or employer /employee relationship between the City and Licensee's security personnel.
Licensee assumes full responsibility for the safety and security of property belonging to Licensee while the
same is on City's property. Officers, as needed, will be scheduled by Will Rogers Memorial Center
Management. In addition, if any vehicles or items which contain any flammable liquids, or fuels, are left
overnight in the Center, same shall be attended at all such times by security personnel furnished by
Licensee and approved by Director of Public Events or his or her designee. The costs must be paid directly
to the security officers.
17. FIRE MARSHAL
Licensee shall be responsible, at its own cost and expense, to provide such fire marshal services as
deemed necessary for its event as determined by Director of Public Events or his or her designee.
Licensee understands that fire marshal personnel are independent contractors. Vendor shall bear sole
responsibility, if any, for reporting its payment for each fire marshal's services as taxable income to the
Internal Revenue Service. The costs must be paid directly to the fire marshal personnel.
18. NON - SMOKING FACILITY
Licensee understands that Will Rogers Memorial Center is a NON - 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.
19. OBSTRUCTIONS
Sidewalks, entries, passage vestibules, halls, elevators or access ways to public utilities of the premises
shall not be obstructed or caused to be obstructed by Licensee, or caused or permitted to be used for any
purpose other than ingress or egress to and from the Facility. The doors, skylights, stairways or openings
that reflect or admit light into any portion of the building shall not be obstructed by Licensee.
20. PARKING
City operates a paid parking system in all surface lots and parking garages at Will Rogers Memorial Center.
All parking fees will be charged to the individual or Licensee at the prevailing rates. City will supply
Licensee with ten (10) complimentary parking passes per day, upon request, to be used during event each
year of this agreement.
21. 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.
22. 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.
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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.
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.
23. 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.
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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.
24. 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. 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.
25. 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.
26. FORCE MAJEURE
Force Majeure shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, war, insurrections,
riots, epidemics, landslides, lightning, earthquakes, fires, storms, floods, washouts, tornadoes, hurricanes,
arrests and restraints of governments and people, explosion and other occurrences or conditions of like
nature.
If either party is rendered unable, wholly or in part, by Force Majeure to carry out any of its obligations
under this Agreement, it is agreed that on such party's giving notice and full particulars of such Force
Majeure as soon as practicable, but no later than seven (7) days after the occurrence of the cause relied
upon, the obligations of the party giving such notice, to the extent it is affected by Force Majeure, shall be
suspended during the continuance of the Force Majeure.
If a Force Majeure causes the License period to be cancelled in whole or in part, and the affected party
complies with this Section regarding notice, the Licensee shall owe the City a license fee based on the time
period (if any) during which the Licensee had reasonable commercial use of the Facility.
27. ASSIGNMENT
Licensee shall not assign this License Agreement nor suffer any use of the Facilities other than herein
specified, nor sublet the Facilities 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.
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28. 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.
29. 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 28 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.
30. 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 With Copy To:
Will Rogers Memorial Center Tyler Wallach, Assistant City Attorney
3401 W. Lancaster 1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107 Fort Worth Texas 76102
LICENSEE:
Region 9 AHA Inc.
Attn: Patricia Barton
8705 Freeport Drive
Denton, TX 76207
31. 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.
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32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT
Licensee understands and acknowledges that the City is a public entity under the laws of the State of Texas
and as such, all documents held by the City are subject to disclosure under Chapter 552 of the Texas
Government Code. Licensee shall clearly indicate to the City what information it deems proprietary. If the
City is required to disclose any documents that may reveal any Licensee Proprietary Information to third
parties under the Texas Government Code, or by any other legal process, law, rule or judicial order by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the City will notify Licensee prior to disclosure of such documents, and give
Licensee the opportunity to submit reasons for objections to disclosure. The City agrees to restrict access to
Licensee's information to those persons within its organization who have a need to know for purposes of
management of this Agreement. The City agrees to inform its employees of the obligations under this
paragraph and to enforce rules and procedures that will prevent any unauthorized disclosure or transfer of
information. The City will use its best efforts to secure and protect Licensee's information in the same
manner and to the same degree it protects its own proprietary information; however, the City does not
guarantee that any information deemed proprietary by Licensee will be protected from public disclosure if
release is required by law. The foregoing obligation regarding confidentiality shall remain in effect for a
period of three (3) years after the expiration of this Agreement.
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EXECUTED as of the date and year first above written at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
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REGION 9 AHA INC.
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Patricia Barton
Director
CITY OF FORT WORTH
Sus Alanis
ssistant City Manager
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Director of Public Events
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OFFICIAL REIRY
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ADDENDUM A
REGION 9 AHA INC.
(CONTRACT NUMBER
FACILITIES
City agrees to license and provide to Licensee the following facilities at the Will Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC)
for the REGION 9 AHA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW for the contracted dates listed below. Should more preferable
dates become available for any contracted show year, the City will issue an Amendment to the License
Agreement to confirm the new dates.
YEAR 2013
a. May 21 — Set Up
• Move In to designated office areas arenas and commercial exhibits areas by show staff
and show decorator ONLY at no charge
b. May 22 and May 27 -28 — Move In beginning at 8:00 a.m.
• Will Rogers Coliseum
Includes all dressing rooms and office areas.
• 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 stalls and exercise area only. W. R. Watt Arena, all meeting rooms and
offices are not available until 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2013.
• Equestrian Multi- Purpose Building
Includes all stalls and exercise arenas.
C. Any livestock arriving on show grounds prior to 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 will be
considered early arrivals.
d. May 23 -26 and May 29 -June 1 — Show Dates
• Will Rogers Coliseum
Includes all dressing rooms and office areas.
• 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 stalls and exercise area only. W. R. Watt Arena, all meeting rooms and
offices are not available until 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2013.
• Equestrian Multi- Purpose Building
Includes all stalls and exercise arenas.
June 2 — Move Out Must Be Completed by 5:00 p.m.
• Will Rogers Coliseum
Includes all dressing rooms and office areas.
• Burnett Buildinq
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 meeting
rooms and office areas.
• Equestrian Multi- Purpose Building
Includes all stalls and exercise arenas.
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2. YEAR 2014 through 2015
YEAR 2014
• May 20, 2014: Move In to designated office areas, arenas and commercial exhibits areas
by show staff and show decorator only at no charge
• May 21 and May 26 -27, 2014: Move In
Livestock shall not be permitted on show grounds prior to 8:00 a.m. May 21 2014.
■ May 22 -25 and May 28 -31, 2014: Show Dates
• June 1, 2014: Move Out must be completed by 5:00 p.m.
YEAR 2015
• May 19, 2015: Move In to designated office areas, arenas and commercial exhibits areas
by show staff and show decorator only at no charge
• May 20 and May 25 -26, 2015: Move In
Livestock shall not be permitted on show grounds prior to 8:00 a.m. May 20 2015.
■ May 21 -24 and May 27 -30, 2015: Show Dates
• May 31, 2015: Move Out must be completed by 5:00 p.m.
3. SHOW DATES BEYOND 2015
YEAR 2016
Licensee shall have 60 days from the conclusion of their 2013 Championship Show to exercise their
option to lease space at Will Rogers Memorial Center for their 2016 show.
• May 24, 2016: Move In to designated office areas, arenas and commercial exhibits areas
by show staff and show decorator only at no charge
• May 25 and May 30 -31, 2016: Move In
Livestock shall not be permitted on show grounds prior to 8:00 a.m. May 25 2016.
• May 26 -29 and June 1-4, 2016: Show Dates
• June 5, 2016: Move Out must be completed by 5:00 p.m.
YEAR 2017
Licensee shall have 60 days from the conclusion of their 2014 Championship Show to exercise their
option to lease space at Will Rogers Memorial Center for their 2017 show.
• May 23, 2017: Move In to designated office areas, arenas and commercial exhibits areas
by show staff and show decorator only at no charge
• May 24 and May 29 -30, 2017: Move In
Livestock shall not be permitted on show -grounds prior to 8:00 a.m. May 24 2017
• May 25 -28 and May 31 -June 3, 2017: Show Dates
• June 4, 2017: Move Out must be completed by 5:00 p.m.
RENTAL RATE SCHEDULE
For rental of the facilities and services used pursuant to this Agreement for the years 2013 through 2017, 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:
YEARS 2013 through 2017
a. Will Rogers Coliseum
• $500 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
• $900 - Per Exercise Day (12 hours climate controlled)
• $1,500 - Per Show Day (All show hours climate controlled)
b. Burnett Building Stalls
• $50 - per stall used
• There will be a $25.00 per day fee charged per stall occupied prior to 8:00 a.m. on the
first move -in day or after midnight on the move -out day in each year contracted.
c. Burnett Cattle Pens
• $150 Per Move In or Move Out Day
• $350 Per Show Day
d. John Justin Arena
• $250 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
• $500 - Per Exercise Day (12 hours climate controlled)
• $800 - Per Show Day (All show hours climate controlled)
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e. James L. & Eunice West Arena
• $150 Per Move In or Move Out Day
• $600 Per Show or Sale Day (All show /sale hours climate controlled)
f. Brown - Lupton Exhibits Area
• $100 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
• $300 - Per Show Day (All show hours climate controlled)
g. Richardson -Bass Building Stalls
• $50 - Per stall used
• There will be a $25.00 per day fee charged per stall occupied prior to 8:00 a.m. on the
first move -in day or after midnight on the move -out day in each year contracted.
h. Richardson -Bass Cattle Pens
• $150 Per Move In or Move Out Day
• $350 Per Show Day
i. Moncrief Building Stalls
• $50 - per stall used
• There will be a $25.00 per day fee charged per stall occupied prior to 8:00 a.m. on the
first move -in day or after midnight on the move -out day in each year contracted.
j. W. R. Watt Arena
• $250 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
• $500 - Per Exercise Day (12 hours climate controlled)
• $1,000 - Per Show Day (All show hours climate controlled)
k. Equestrian Multi- Purpose Building Exercise Arenas
• $500 - Per Exercise Day
• $1,000 - Per Exercise Day (if fewer than 800 city -owned stalls are rented)
I. Equestrian Multi- Purpose Building Stalls
• $50 - Per stall used
• There will be a $25.00 per day fee charged per stall occupied prior to 8:00 a.m. on the
first move -in day or after midnight on the move -out day in each year contracted.
m. Livestock Barn 3, and 4
• $150 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
• $350 - Per Show Day
n. Show Arena
• $100 - Per Move In or Move Out Day
• $350 — Per Show Day
o. Portable Stalls
• Licensee must rent portable stalls directly from City or City's current contract vendor.
• Licensee will pay for all portable stalls ordered whether used or unused at the current
contracted rate. Licensee understands and agrees that if for any reason the contractor
defaults on the License Agreement 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 city -owned stalls prior to occupying portable stalls
from the City's current contract vendor.
p. In order to establish actual rental fees for each facility, Licensee will submit to City in writing their
confirmation of intent to license the facilities and their intended use of each facility (i.e. move -in,
show, etc.) over the contracted dates by no later than April 1 st 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 intent to license 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.
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE
YEARS 2013 throu4h 2017:
a. Licensee shall pay a $5,000 partial facility rental payment by no later than February 1st of each
licensed year.
b. Licensee shall pay a $5,000 partial facility rental payment by no later than May 1st 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 the show.
ANNUAL INCENTIVE
The City of Fort Worth/Will Rogers Memorial Center is pleased to apply a facility rental credit against the
Region 9 AHA Championship Show invoice of final charges upon conclusion of each 2013 -2017 show
equal to 50% of the total building rental, not including stalls, with a maximum credit of $15,000.00. A
minimum of 800 city -owned stalls must be rented during each show to be eligible for the rental credit.
In addition to the terms and conditions in Paragraph 16 of the License Agreement, Licensee agrees to the
following:
SECURITY
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.
ADDITIONAL LICENSE AGREEMENT TERMS
SHAVINGS
City retains exclusive rights for the sale of all shavings at the prevailing rate. Shavings in
bags may not be brought onto show grounds by Licensee or any event participants.
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
$5.00 per bag of shavings based on the equivalent of a 3'/2 cubic foot bag. The total fine
amount will be at the sole discretion of the Director 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 May 1st
in each licensed year.
3. ARENA PREPARATION /CLEAN -UP
• City will clean Coliseum and 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 any excessive cleanup of facility grounds including any areas occupied by
cattle.
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 this Agreement.
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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 contract with and pay an approved vendor
to provide additional stagehand services. Prior to the use of any outside labor, a
representative of Licensee will be consulted as to the number of hours and rate per hour.
City will provide arena and barn paging as required in all contracted areas.
TRAILER/RV PARKING
• Licensee may use any available space for trailer parking as designated by the Director of
Public Events or his designee at the prevailing parking rates.
• 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
rates.
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 Director of Region 9 AHA Inc. or his /her
designated representative.
All payments shall be made within 30 days after receipt of final charges invoice following the
conclusion of each show licensed, payable to the City of Fort Worth at the office of the
Director of Pubic Events or his designee at Will Rogers Memorial Center.
AMENDMENTS
Licensee and City agree to promptly execute an amendment(s) 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.
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