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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 58595 CSC No.58595 PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES TO PERFORM FOR THE FORT WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY This PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT ("Agreement's is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a home-rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas ("City' , acting by and through its duly authorized Library Director, and GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ("Publisher's acting as booking agent to JIM REEVES ("Author' . WHEREAS,the City is sponsoring an author visit to the Southwest Regional Library located at 4001 Library Lane, Fort Worth,Texas on April 12, 2023; and WHEREAS,Publisher, acting only in its capacity as booking agent for Author,has arranged for Author to participate in the events mentioned above to help promote literacy and interest in reading and writing; and WHEREAS, City wishes to contract with the Publisher for Author to speak at the Southwest Regional Library, sign books, and participate in a question and answer session; and WHEREAS, the Parties agree that the City is retaining the services of Author,not Publisher. Publisher only has authority to negotiate and sign on Author's behalf and to handle payments from City in connection with the Event. The Parties acknowledge and agree that Publisher shall not be responsible in any way for Authors'acts,omissions,statements or any commitments made by Speaker or Sponsor. NOW,THEREFORE,the City and the Publisher,for and in consideration of the covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, agree as follows: I. TIMELINE OF PERFORMANCE 1. Publisher will arrange for Author to appear in-person and speak about the Author's book, "Dugouts and Diamonds: Heartaches and Triumphs with the Texas Rangers" and participate in a Question/Answer session ("Performance's to the City at 6:30 p.m. CDT on April 12, 2023 ("Performance Date' at Southwest Regional Library located at 4001 Library Lane,Fort Worth,Texas ("Performance Site'. 2. Either party may request that the Performance be reschedule for any reason with thirty days written notice to the other party. If the Parties are unable to come to an Agreement on a rescheduled performance date,or if Performance cannot occur on the rescheduled performance date based on the City or Author's schedule,and the Parties do not agree to reschedule the Performance for a new date, this agreement may be cancelled then the City may terminate this Agreement without penalty. The Parties shall use good faith efforts to mutually determine the rescheduled Performance Date. II. COMPENSATION OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH,TX Performance Agreement CFW& GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES Page 1 of 12 1. Publisher will arrange for Author to provide the performance at no charge to City. City shall not be required to pay any cost, fee,or charge of any nature for the performance. 2. The City represents that for and in consideration of its obligations under this Agreement that the Author is providing a unique and important experience free of charge for the citizens of Fort Worth.The Publisher represents that for and in consideration of its obligations under this Agreement, the City is providing a space for such presentation to occur which will provide exposure for the Author. Both parties agree as a condition precedent of this Agreement that both parties have exchanged good and valuable consideration. III. PUBLISHER'S OBLIGATIONS 1. Publisher agrees to ensure that Author arrives at the Performance Site listed in Section I no later than thirty minutes prior to the event start time. Event times may be mutually changed by both Parties in writing. In the event that Author will not be able to arrive by the designated event time,the Publisher or its agent, including Author, shall contact Jennifer Demas at 682-287-4306 as soon as the Author is aware of such delay. 2. Publisher shall ensure that Author is present to speak on the topic, sign copies of his or her books and other items if requested,and participate in a question and answer session with the audience at the Performance. 3. Publisher shall ensure that Author collaborates with the City in promotion of the Performance by providing current photographs, biographies and permission to use those items in marketing materials for the term of this agreement. 4. Publisher agrees that the Performance will be a hybrid event with a live audience and a virtual audience. The City will broadcast the Performance to the virtual audience utilizing the City's online webinar environment. IV. CITY'S OBLIGATIONS 1. City agrees to designate a representative to coordinate all services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. 2. City shall provide a clean,climate controlled,well-lighted venue for the Performance and shall not permit the in-person audience to exceed the legal limit for the physical venue.All equipment and facilities, and all accessories required by Author, shall be in good working order. 3. City will provide the necessary equipment, access and licenses to broadcast the Performance online. V. DUTY TO PERFORM/FORCE MAJEURE Performance Agreement CFW& GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES Page 2 of 12 The City reserves the right to cancel the Event due to acts of Force Majeure on or near the Performance Due Date. Acts of Force Majeure shall include,without limitation,severe weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, ice storms, or hail, and disasters such as fires, acts of public enemy, acts of superior governmental authority, epidemics, pandemics, riots, rebellion, sabotage, or any similar circumstances not within the reasonable control of either party.Neither City nor Publisher shall be deemed in breach of this Agreement if it is prevented from performance by Force Majeure. VI. PERMISSION TO USE PHOTOGRAPHS By entering into this Agreement,the Publisher hereby gives its consent and permission to City to use, display, and publicly display photographs or video captures of the Performance in perpetuity. Use includes,but is not limited to,publishing,posting on an official web site,social media outlets or putting on television, either network or cable or at neighborhood meetings. Publisher shall require all of its subcontractors to agree in their subcontracts to allow City use the Performance as included above. VII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The Publisher shall operate under this Agreement as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant,or employee of City.The Publisher shall have the exclusive right to control the details of the work, its subcontractors, and the services performed hereunder. City shall have no right to exercise any control over or to supervise or regulate the Publisher in any way other than stated herein. The doctrine of Respondeat Superior shall not apply as between the parties, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between the parties. VIII. TERMINATION 1. This Agreement may be terminated by the City without cause with fourteen (14) days written notice to the Publisher.This Agreement may also be terminated at any time by the City for cause and upon notice to the Publisher. Publisher may terminate this Agreement with thirty (30) days written notice. 2. If the City terminates this Agreement pursuant to section one of VIII for any reason,City shall not owe any compensation to the Publisher. IX. LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION 1. LIABILITY. THE PUBLISHER SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED,TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE ACT(S), ERRORS, OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF THE PUBLISHER, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. Performance Agreement CFW& GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES Page 3 of 12 2. GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION. PUBLISHER COVENANTS AND AGREES TO AND DOES HEREBY INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS,AND DEFEND, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE, CITY FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, JUDGMENTS,ACTIONS,CAUSES OF ACTION,LIENS,LOSSES,EXPENSES, COSTS, FEES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS OF DEFENSE), PROCEEDINGS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES,AND/OR SUITS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY LOSS (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT LIABILITY, LOST PROFITS, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH) TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS,OR OTHER HARM FOR WHICH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES IS SOUGHT, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM ANY ACTS, ERRORS, OR OMMISSIONS OF PUBLISHER AND/OR PUBLISHER'S SUBCONTRACTORS AND CONTRACTORS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, PARTNERS, AND REPRESENTATIVES IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED PERFORMANCE, OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS SHALL ALSO INCLUDE ANY CLAIMS BY ANY SUBCONTRACTORS BROUGHT AGAINST CITY FOR ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS,VIDEOS, OR RECORDINGS OF THE PERFORMANCE AND SHALL ALSO INCLUDE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST CITY BY A SUBCONTRACTOR FOR ANY CLAIM RELATED TO OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT THAT THIS SHALL NOT INCLUDE ACTIONS CAUSED BY THE CITY'S OWN NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL CONDUCT. 3. Intellectual Property. The Publisher agrees to assume full responsibility for complying with all State and Federal Intellectual Property Laws and any other regulations, including, but not limited to,the assumption of any and all responsibilities for paying royalties that are due for the use of other third-party copyrighted works by Publisher. 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 reproduction or use of copyrighted materials by Publisher without the appropriate licenses or permission being secured by Publisher in advance. IT IS FURTHER AGREED THAT PUBLISHER SHALL RELEASE,DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, ACTIONS, OR EXPENSES OF EVERY TYPE AND DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ATTORNEYS FEES, TO WHICH THEY MAY BE SUBJECTED ARISING OUT OF PUBLISHER'S USE OF ANY COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL BY REASON OF AN ALLEGED OR ACTUAL COPYRIGHT VIOLATION OR OTHER LACK OF OWNERSHIP, AUTHORSHIP, OR ORIGINALITY. City expressly assumes no obligation to review or obtain appropriate licensing and all such licensing shall be the exclusive obligation of the Publisher. 4. IF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE BROUGHT BY OR AGAINST THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH LIABILITY OR CLAIM, THE PUBLISHER, ON NOTICE FROM CITY, SHALL DEFEND SUCH ACTION OR Performance Agreement CFW& GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES Page 4 of 12 PROCEEDING,AT THE PUBLISHER'S EXPENSE, BY OR THROUGH ATTORNEYS REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO CITY. 5. IT IS AGREED WITH RESPECT TO ANY LEGAL LIMITATIONS NOW OR HEREAFTER IN EFFECT AND AFFECTING THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION UNDER THIS SECTION, SUCH LEGAL LIMITATIONS ARE MADE A PART OF THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION AND SHALL OPERATE TO AMEND THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION TO THE MINIMUM EXTENT NECESSARY TO BRING THE PROVISION INTO CONFORMITY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH LIMITATIONS, AND AS SO MODIFIED, THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. 6. Publisher agrees to and shall release City from any and all liability for injury, death, damage, or loss to persons or property sustained or caused by Publisher in connection with or incidental to performance under this Agreement. 7. Publisher shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a release and indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same form as above. 8. All indemnification provisions of this Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. X. CORRESPONDENCE All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be conclusively determined to have been delivered when (i) hand-delivered to the other party, or its authorized agent, employee, servant, or representative, or (ii) received by the other parry or its authorized agent, employee, servant, or representative by reliable overnight courier or United States Mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, at the address stated below or to such other address as one parry may from time to time notify the other in writing. CITY PUBLISHER City of Fort Worth Great Texas Line Press Library Director 2209 Park Place Ave 500 W 3rd Street, Fort Worth TX 76110 Fort Worth,Texas 76102 With copy to: Assistant City Attorney 200 Texas Street Fort Worth,Texas 76102 The Publisher and City agree to notify the other party of any changes in addresses. XI. Performance Agreement CFW& GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES Page 5 of 12 NON-ASSIGNABILITY This Agreement is non-assignable, and any unauthorized purported assignment or delegation of any duties hereunder,without the prior written consent of the other party,shall be void and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit the Publisher from hiring subcontractors. XII. ENTIRETY This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no amendment,alteration,or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in each instance such amendment,alteration or modification is expressed in a written instrument,duly executed and approved by each of the parties. There are no other agreements and understandings, oral or written,with reference to the subject matter hereof that are not merged herein and superseded hereby. XIII. MODIFICATION No amendment,modification,or alteration of the terms of this Agreement shall be binding unless the same is in writing, dated subsequent to the date hereof, and duly executed by the parties hereto. XIV. SEVERABILITY Should any portion,word, clause, phrase, sentence or paragraph of this Agreement be declared void or unenforceable, such portion shall be modified or deleted in such a manner as to make this Agreement,as modified,legal and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law. XV. GOVERNING LAWNENUE If any action,whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas — Fort Worth Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. XVI. WAIVER No waiver of performance by either party shall be construed as or operate as a waiver of any subsequent default of any terms, covenants, and conditions of this Agreement. The payment or acceptance of fees for any period after a default shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or acceptance of defective performance. XVII. Performance Agreement CFW& GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES Page 6 of 12 NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of City and the Publisher, and any lawful successor or assign,and are not intended to create any rights,contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.The Parties expressly agree that Publisher's subcontractors are not third- party beneficiaries and that to the extent any claim is made by a subcontractor, Publisher shall indemnify and defend City fully in accordance with section IX of this agreement. XVIII. CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION The Parties acknowledge that each parry and, if it so chooses, its counsel have reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party must not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto. XIX. FISCAL FUNDING OUT If, for any reason, at any time during any term of this Agreement, the Fort Worth City Council fails to appropriate funds sufficient for City to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement to be effective on the later of(i) thirty (30) days following delivery by City to the Publisher of written notice of City's intention to terminate or(ii) the last date for which funding has been appropriated by the Fort Worth City Council for the purposes set forth in this Agreement. XX. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL If Publisher has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Publisher acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code,the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Publisher certifies that Publisher's signature provides written verification to the City that Publisher: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. XXI. AUDIT The Publisher agrees that City will have the right to audit the financial and business records of the Publisher that relate to this Agreement (collectively "Records' at any time during the Term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter in order to determine compliance with this Agreement. Throughout the Term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, the Publisher shall make all Records available to City on 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas or at another location in City acceptable to both parties following reasonable advance notice by City and shall otherwise cooperate Performance Agreement CFW& GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES Page 7 of 12 fully with City during any audit. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this section shall survive expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. XXII. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. A signature received via facsimile or electronically via email shall be as legally binding for all purposes as an original signature. XXIII. NON-DISCRIMINATION In the execution, performance, or attempted performance of this Agreement, the Publisher will not discriminate against any person or persons because of disability,age, familial status, sex,race,religion, color,national origin,or sexual orientation,nor will the Publisher permit its officers,agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors to engage in such discrimination.This Agreement is made and entered into with reference specifically to Chapter 17,Article III,Division 3, of the City Code of the City of Fort Worth ("Discrimination in Employment Practices', and the Publisher hereby covenants and agrees that the Publisher,its officers,agents,employees, and subcontractors have fully complied with all provisions of same and that no employee or employee-applicant has been discriminated against by either the Publisher,its officers,agents,employees,or subcontractors. XXIV. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS Both Parties agree and understand that the City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers by execution of this Agreement. XXV. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. XXVI. REVIEW OF COUNSEL The Parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or exhibits hereto. XXVII. LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES/COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS 1. The Publisher agrees to obtain and pay for all applicable licenses,permits,certificates, inspections, and all other fees required by law necessary to perform the services prescribed for the Publisher to perform hereunder. Performance Agreement CFW& GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES Page 8 of 12 2. This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances,rules, and regulations,including,without limitation, all provisions of the City's Charter and ordinances, as amended. XW111. CONDITION OF THE FACILITY/WARRANTIES EXCLUDED The Publisher hereby represents that she has inspected the facilities at the Event Site intended for the performance, including any improvements thereon,and that the Publisher finds same suitable for all activities and operations agreed to hereunder, and that the Publisher does so on an "as is" condition. The City hereby expressly excludes any and all warranties in regard to the facilities,including,without limitation, fitness for any particular purpose. XXIM PROHIBITION ON BOYCOTTING ENERGY COMPANIES Publisher acknowledges that, in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., PLS., S.B. 13, § 2, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott energy company" and "company" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., PLS., S.B. 13, § 2. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement,by signing this Agreement,Publisher certifies that Publisher's signature provides written verification to the City that Publisher: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement. XXX. PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES Publisher acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., PLS., S.B. 19, § 1, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice,policy,guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms "discriminate," "firearm entity" and "firearm trade association" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code,as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg.,KS., S.B. 19,§ 1. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Publisher certifies that Publisher's signature provides written verification to the City that Publisher: (1) does not have a practice,policy,guidance,or directive that discriminates Performance Agreement CFW& GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES Page 9 of 12 against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement. xxxi. INSURANCE During the term of this Agreement, the Publisher shall maintain in full force and effect, at her own cost and expense, Commercial General Liability Insurance in at least the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence with an annual aggregate limit of not less than $2,000,000, and the City shall be named as an additional insured on the insurance policy. The Publisher shall be responsible for any and all wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of its employees and agents and for any causes of action arising under strict liability. Additional Insurance Requirements: 1. Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Publisher has obtained all required insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Publisher proceeding with the Agreement. 2. 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. 3. Certificate(s) of Insurance shall document that insurance coverage specified herein are provided under applicable policies documented thereon. 4. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements. 5. A minimum of thirty (30) days'notice of cancellation or material change in coverage shall be provided to the City. A minimum ten (10) day notice shall be required in the event of non- payment of premium. Such terms shall be endorsed onto the Publisher's insurance policies. Notice shall be sent to Department of Risk Management, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street,Fort Worth,Texas 76102. a. Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the state of Texas or be otherwise approved by the City; and, such insurers shall be acceptable to the City in terms of their financial strength and solvency. b. Deductible limits, or self-insured retentions, affecting insurance required herein shall be acceptable to the City in its sole discretion;and,in lieu of traditional insurance,any alternative coverage maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups must be also approved. Dedicated financial resources or Letters of Credit may also be acceptable to the City. C. Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City as respects the Contract. d. The City shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring expense, to review the Publisher's insurance policies including endorsements thereto and, at the City's Performance Agreement CFW& GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES Page 10 of 12 discretion; the Publisher may be required to provide proof of insurance premium payments. e. The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no exclusions by endorsements unless the City approves such exclusions. f. The City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any insurance premiums required by the Agreement. It is understood that insurance cost is an allowable component of Publisher's overhead. g. All insurance required above shall be written on an occurrence basis in order to be approved by the City. h. Subcontractors to the Publisher shall be required by the Contractor to maintain the same or reasonably equivalent insurance coverage as required for the Publisher.When subcontractors maintain insurance coverage, Contractor shall provide City with documentation thereof on a certificate of insurance.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event a subcontractor's insurance coverage is canceled or terminated, such cancellation or termination shall not constitute a breach by the Publisher of the Agreement. XXxII. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that she has the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of his or her respective party, and that such binding authority has been granted by proper order,resolution,ordinance or other authorization of the person or entity. The other Party is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and representation in entering into this Agreement. Should that person or entity not be authorized, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding as against the signatore and she shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. [REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] Performance Agreement CFW& GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES Page 11 of 12 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this agreement in multiples, this 15 day Of December 2022 CITY OF FORT WORTH PUBLISHER ON BEHALF OF AUTHOR JIM REEVES n � A�.0 1zz;c.�z by byBarry Shlac r(Dec 15,2022 10:23 CST) Manya Shorr Barry Schlachter Library Director Owner/Publisher Recommended by: Marilyn Marvin Assistant Library Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY by: Jessika J.Williams Assistant City Attorney dod4��u� by Ordinance No. 24161-04-2020 ��°F°°°°°°°°F°Rr °�1•d ATTEST: P v o o=� o ICY 7wtiZE P"s -40W)AZ ��a 0000000005 aQ ��EXAo� Jannette S.Goodall(Dec 15,202215:42 CST) Jannette Goodall City Secretary M&C—No M&C Required Contract Compliance Manager: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract,including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. Timothy Shidal OFFICIAL RECORD Administrative Services Manager CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH,TX Performance Agreement CFW& GREAT TEXAS LINE PRESS ON BEHALF OF JIM REEVES Page 12 of 12