HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 59087CSC No. 59087
LICENSE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND
EMVENIO RESEARCH, INC.
This LICENSE AGREEMENT ("License Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a home -rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas,
acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager ("City") and EMVENIO
RESEARCH, INC., a North Carolina corporation ("Licensee"), acting by and through its duly
authorized representative. City and Licensee are herein referred to individually as a ("Party") and
collectively as the ("Parties").
WHEREAS, the City through its Park & Recreation Department ("Park Department") owns
and operates numerous Community Centers throughout the City of Fort Worth for the use and benefit
of the public;
WHEREAS, the City is committed to improving the quality of life for residents and visitors
by providing recreational and cultural opportunities;
WHEREAS, to help provide such opportunities to the community, the Park Department
allows certain vendors use of parking lot space through written agreements;
WHEREAS, individuals or entities desiring to provide educational research at Community
Centers must receive approval from the Park Department prior to conducting any activity at City
owned and operated Community Centers;
WHEREAS, the Licensee wishes to provide educational research on clinical trials
("Program") at the Highland Hills Community Center, located at 1600 Glasgow Rd, Fort Worth,
Texas 76134 ("Premises"), for the purpose of educating on clinical trials, health issues and to build
relationships within the community;
WHEREAS, each Party finds that the performance of this Agreement is in the common
interest of the Parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public interest and the division of costs
fairly compensates the performing Party for the services or function under this Agreement;
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it will make its premises available to the Licensee
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and that adequate controls are in place to ensure that
the public purpose is carried out; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained in this
License Agreement, City and Licensee hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1
LICENSED PREMISES
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
1.1 Licensed Premises. For and in consideration of the License Fees to be paid under
this License Agreement and the agreements of the Parties expressed herein, City does hereby
grant to Licensee the use of the parking lot within the Highland Hills Community Center, as set
forth in greater detail in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
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1.2 Condition of the Premises. Licensee agrees that Licensee has examined the
Premises prior to the execution of this License Agreement and is satisfied with the physical
condition of the Premises. Licensee's taking possession of the Premises shall be conclusive
evidence of its receipt of the Premises in a safe, sanitary, and good condition and repair.
LICENSEE AGREES THAT IT IS TAKING THE PREMISES IN ITS CURRENT "AS
IS" CONDITION WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY
NATURE WHATSOEVER BY CITY.
1.3 Any modifications to the Premises must be approved by the City and set forth in a
written amendment to this License Agreement.
SECTION 2
USE OF THE PREMISES
2.1 Licensee may use the Premises for the purpose of educational research on clinical
trials and for no other purpose, within the normal operational hours of the park or as approved
by the Park & Recreation Department Director or his/her designee ("Director").
2.2 The Premises will be unavailable for use by the Licensee pursuant to this License
Agreement on all regular City holidays. Except due to emergency circumstances or Force
Majeure Events, City agrees to notify Licensee of any change in the hours of operation of the
Premises by providing Licensee with written notice, within a reasonable time prior to the change
taking effect. City agrees to provide similar notice to Licensee should the Premises not be
available to the Licensee due to special events, scheduled maintenance or other non -emergency
closures. In the event of a change in hours or availability, such change shall not give rise to any
claim against the City by the Licensee, whether for lost profits, cost, overhead, or otherwise.
2.3 Licensee may bring into the Premises any equipment reasonably necessary to
further the intended use of the Premises. However, the City reserves the right to prohibit any
equipment which, in the City's sole discretion, may be dangerous or harmful to Program
Participants or the Premises.
2.4 Licensee may not use any part of the Premises for any use or purpose that violates
any applicable law, regulation, or ordinance of the United States, the State of Texas, the County
of Tarrant, or the City of Fort Worth, or other lawful authority with jurisdiction of the Premises.
2.5 Licensee understands and agrees that the parking areas in the parks are not for
the exclusive use of the Licensee and that the City and patrons of the parks may use the parking
spaces at any time.
2.6 The City reserves the right to enter into and grant other and future licenses, leases,
and other authorizations for use of the Premises to other persons and entities as the City deems
appropriate in accordance with applicable law; provided, however, that in granting subsequent
authorization for use, the City will not allow a use that will unreasonably interfere with the
Licensee's use of the Premises as provided herein. This License Agreement does not establish
any priority for the use of the Premises by the Licensee or by any present or future licensees. In
the event of any dispute as to the priority of use of the Premises, the first priority shall be to the
public generally, the second priority to the City in the performance of its various functions, and
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thereafter, as between licensees, as determined by the City in the exercise of its powers,
including the police power and other powers reserved to and conferred on it by the State of
Texas.
2.7 Licensee must have a copy of this License Agreement for the Premises being
used in Licensee's Possession when using the Premises.
SECTION 3
TERM OF LICENSE
3.1 Term. Unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms herein, the term of this
Agreement shall be effective beginning on March 1, 2023 and expires on February 29, 2024
("Initial Term").
3.2 This City and Licensee may agree, in writing, to renew this Agreement for four
(4) additional one-year periods (each a "Renewal Term").
3.3 Holdover Tenancy. Unless terminated earlier pursuant the terms herein, this
License Agreement will expire without further notice when the Term expires. Any holding over
by Licensee after the Term expires will not constitute a renewal of the License Agreement or
give Licensee any rights under the License Agreement in or to the Premises, except as a tenant
at will.
SECTION 4
LICENSE FEE
4.1 City and Licensee expressly agree and stipulate that this Agreement is based on valuable
consideration and an exchange of promises that will be independently beneficial to both Parties.
Specifically, Licensee agrees that the City will provide a benefit to Licensee by providing, both,
the use of the Premises at no charge to Licensee for the services, as well as furthering Licensee's
mission by promoting educational opportunities to the public. Licensee further agrees to provide
litter pick up of the parking lot during the operation of its Program. Additionally, City agrees that
the Licensee's services, as more fully described in Exhibit A, will provide a benefit to City that City
has accepted as valuable consideration. Both Parties agree as a condition precedent to executing
this Agreement that the consideration is valuable and sufficient and that neither Party shall be able
to assert otherwise in the event of litigation. Licensee has accepted this as valuable consideration
for its performance of the services of this Agreement more fully described in Exhibit A.
SECTION 5
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 In addition to any other duties and responsibilities set forth in this License
Agreement, Licensee shall:
5.1.1 Properly dispose of all trash generated by Licensee at the Premises.
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5.1.2 Ensure that the Licensee's use of the Premises complies with any and all
policies, rules, and regulations governing the use of the Premises. The City will
provide a copy of any such policies, rules, and regulations within a reasonable
time after request by the Licensee.
5.1.3 Provide notification of changes to Licensee's use of the Premises,
including cancellation but excluding Force Majeure Events, to the City no less
than 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time of its Program. In case of Force
Majeure Events, the Licensee must notify the Director promptly upon learning of
such Force Majeure Events.
5.1.4 Immediately report any maintenance or repair needs to the Park &
Recreation Department Athletics Division District Superintendent of the
Premises.
5.1.5 Be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all
safety precautions and programs in connection with Licensee's use of the
Premises.
5.1.6 The Program will be provided at the City location(s) ("Center") and in
accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes.
5.1.7 Abide by the insurance requirements set forth in Exhibit C, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
5.1.8 Designate a point of contact for Program administration and reporting
requirements ("Program Point of Contact"). The initial Program Point of
Contact shall be:
Ashlee Foster
EmVenio Research, Inc.
Association Phone: 480-579-5076
Email: ashlee.fostergemvenio.com
5.1.9 Address complaints related to the Program with 24 hours of notification
by the City.
5.2 The City shall:
5.2.1 Furnish existing utilities available at the Premises, accessibility to the
restrooms during centers operating hours.
5.2.2 Designate a City employee to serve as the point of contact for
Program administration and reporting requirements ("City Point of
Contact"). The initial City Point of Contact shall be:
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Rashad Jackson
Park & Recreation Department
Office: 817-392-2580
Email: rashad.jackson(ae,fortworthtexas.gov
5.2.3 As soon as is reasonably practical, notify Licensee, through its Program
Point of Contact, of any closure of the Premises. City will notify Licensee prior
to scheduling events which may impede with this Program.
5.2.4 Notify Licensee, through its Program Point of Contact, of all complaints
received related to the Program.
SECTION 6
LIENS
6.1 Licensee acknowledges that it has no authority to engage in any act or to make
any contract that may create or be the foundation for any lien upon the property or interest in the
property of City. If any such purported lien is created or filed, Licensee will not permit it to remain,
and will, at its cost and expense, promptly discharge, all liens, encumbrances, and charges upon
the Premises or a part thereof, arising out of the use or occupancy of the Premises or a part thereof
by Licensee, by reason of any labor or materials furnished or claimed to have been furnished, by,
through, or under Licensee, by reason of any construction, improvement, alteration, addition,
repair, or demolition of any part of the Premises. Licensee's failure to discharge any such purported
lien shall constitute a breach of this License Agreement and City may terminate this License
Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice. However, Licensee's financial obligation to City
to liquidate and discharge such lien shall survive following termination of this License Agreement
and until such a time as the lien is discharged.
SECTION 7
CARE OF THE PREMISES
7.1 Licensee, at Licensee's own expense, shall keep the Premises and maintain all
equipment and other properties of City in a safe, sanitary, sightly condition and in good repair
during its use of the Premises. Licensee shall restore and yield said Premises, equipment, and all
other properties belonging to the City back to City, at the expiration of each scheduled Program,
in good or better condition as they existed at the beginning of each scheduled Program and in
which Licensee found them. This shall only apply during such time as the Licensee has use of the
Premises as set forth in this License Agreement.
7.2 Licensee will not do, or permit to be done, any injury or damage to the Premises,
or any parts thereof, or permit to be done anything that will damage or change the finish or
appearance of the Premises 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 Premises or to any of the furnishings or fixtures of the City without the prior
written consent of the Director.
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7.3 Any equipment or other property left by the Licensee at the Premises for over 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.
7.4 Subject to ordinary wear and tear and to the extent allowed by law, Licensee will
pay the costs of repairing any damage that may be done to the Premises or any of the fixtures,
furniture or furnishings by any act of Licensee or any of Licensee's officers, representatives,
servants, employees, agents, invitees, Program Participants, or anyone visiting the Premises
upon the invitation of the Licensee. The City shall determine, in its reasonable discretion,
whether any damage has occurred, the amount of the damage, the reasonable costs of repairing
the damage, and whether, under the terms of the License Agreement, the Licensee is responsible.
The quality of the maintenance of the Premises, furnishings, fixtures or furniture by the Licensee
shall be reasonably acceptable to the City. The costs of repairing any damage to the Premises
shall be immediately due and payable by the Licensee upon Licensee's receipt of a written
invoice from City.
SECTION 8
FORCE MAJEURE
8.1 If either Party is unable, either in whole or part, to fulfill its obligations under this
License Agreement due to acts of God; strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances; acts of
public enemies; wars; blockades; insurrections; riots; pandemics and epidemics; public health
crises; earthquakes; fires; floods; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department,
commission, or agency of the United States or of any state; declaration of a state of disaster or
emergency by the federal, state, county, or City government in accordance with applicable law;
issuance of an Imminent Threat Alert or Elevated Threat Alert by the United States Department
of Homeland Security or any equivalent alert system that may be instituted by any agency of the
United States; any arrests and restraints; civil disturbances; or explosions; or some other reason
beyond the Party's reasonable control (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"), the obligations so
affected by such Force Majeure Event will be suspended only during the continuance of such
Force Majeure Event. If a Force Majeure Event occurs, the City may, in its sole discretion, close
or postpone the opening of its community centers, parks, or other City -owned and operated
properties and facilities in the interest of public safety and operate them as the City sees fit.
Licensee hereby waives any claims it may have against the City for damages resulting from any
such Force Majeure Event.
SECTION 9
LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 LICENSEE SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND
ALL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY LOSS,
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY OF ANY HIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF LICENSEE, OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,
REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, CONTRACTORS, EMPLOYEES,
PATRONS, GUESTS, INVITEES, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, OR SUBLICENSEES.
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LICENSEE HEREBY EXPRESSLY RELEASES AND DISCHARGES CITY FROM
ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY ARISING OUT
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE OCCUPANCY
AND USE OF THE PREMISES AND ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED
THEREON SUSTAINED BY REASONS OF THE OCCUPANCY OF SAID PREMISES
UNDER THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
9.2 INDEMNIFICATION — LICENSEE, AT NO COST TO THE CITY,
AGREES TO AND DOES HEREBY DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, AND HOLD
HARMLESS CITY AND CITY'S OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS
EMPLOYEES, AND SERVANTS (COLLECTIVELY, "INDEMNITEES") FOR, FROM
AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, LOSSES,
LIENS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS, JUDGMENTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COURT COSTS, ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS OF
INVESTIGATION), OF ANY NATURE, KIND OR DESCRIPTION ARISING OR
ALLEGED TO ARISE BY REASON OF INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON
OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY (1) RELATING TO THE USE OR
OCCUPANCY OF THE PREMISES BY LICENSEE OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS,
REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS,
PATRONS, GUESTS, SUBLICENSEES, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, OR INVITEES;
(2) BY REASON OF ANY OTHER CLAIM WHATSOEVER OF ANY PERSON OR
PARTY OCCASIONED OR ALLEGED TO BE OCCASIONED IN WHOLE OR IN
PART BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF LICENSEE OR ANY OF ITS
OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES,
CONTRACTORS, PATRONS, GUESTS, SUBLICENSEES, PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS, OR INVITEES OR OF ANY OTHER PERSON ENTERING UPON
THE PREMISES WITH THE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INVITATION OR PERMISSION
OF LICENSEE; OR (3) BY ANY BREACH, VIOLATION OR NONPERFORMANCE
OF ANY COVENANT OF LICENSEE UNDER THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT
(COLLECTIVELY, "LIABILITIES"), EVEN IF SUCH LIABILITIES ARISE FROM
OR ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO 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, OMISSION, OR CONDITION
WHATSOEVER OF THE CITY OR ITS PROPERTY.
9.3 If any action or proceeding shall be brought by or against the City in connection
with any such liability or claim, Licensee, on notice from City, shall defend such action or
proceeding at Licensee's expense, by or through attorneys reasonably satisfactory to City.
9.4 It is agreed with respect to any legal limitations now or hereafter in effect and
affecting the validity or enforceability of the indemnification obligations 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.
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9.5 Licensee agrees to notify City promptly upon the receipt of any claim or lawsuit
brought in connection with any injury, death, or damages on the Premises. Licensee agrees to
make its officers, representatives, agents, and employees available to City, at all reasonable
times, for any statements and case preparation necessary for the defense of any claims or
litigation for which City may be responsible hereunder. Licensee shall place language in its
contracts with contractors and subcontractors that contractors shall notify City as required by
Licensee in this subsection.
9.6 Licensee shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts
liability and indemnification language in favor of the City in substantially the same form as
above.
SECTION 10
AUDIT
10.1 Licensee agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after the
termination or expiration of this License Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any
directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of Licensee involving transactions
relating to this License Agreement. Licensee agrees that the City shall have access during normal
working hours to all necessary Licensee facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall
give Licensee reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
10.2 Licensee further agrees to include in any contractor and subcontractor
agreements hereunder a provision to the effect that the contractor and subcontractors agree that
the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after the expiration or termination of the
contract or subcontract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books,
documents, papers, and records of such contractor or subcontractor involving transactions of the
contract or subcontract, and further that City shall have access during normal working hours to
all contractor and subcontractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work
space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. City shall
give the contractor and subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
SECTION 11
CHARITABLE IMMUNITY
11.1 Licensee agrees that if it is a charitable organization, corporations, entity or
individua enterprise having, claiming or entitled to any immunity, exemption (statutory or
otherwise) or limitation from and against liability for damage or injury to property or persons
under the provisions of the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act of 1987, C.P. R.C., § 84.001
et seq., or other applicable law, that Licensee hereby expressly waives its right to assert or plead
defensively any such immunity or limitation of liability as against City. Copy of the
documentation stating this organization's status is due annually to the address specified for Park
& Recreation Department in the notice provision of this License Agreement.
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SECTION 12
TERMINATION
12.1 This License Agreement maybe terminated without cause by the Licensee upon thirty
(30) days' written notice of such intent to terminate being delivered to the City. This License
Agreement may be terminated without cause by City immediately upon written notice to Licensee
of such intent to terminate.
12.2 Gratuities. City may terminate this License Agreement if it is found that gratuities
in the form of entertainment, gifts or otherwise were offered or given by Licensee or any agent or
representative to any City official or employee with a view toward securing favorable treatment
with respect to the awarding, amending, or making of any determinations with respect to the
performance of this License Agreement. In the event this License Agreement is canceled by the
City pursuant to this section, City shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies,
to recover from Licensee a sum equal in amount to the cost incurred by Licensee in providing
such gratuities.
12.3 Fiscal Funding Out. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if, for any reason,
at any time during the term of the License Agreement, the Fort Worth City Council fails to
appropriate funds sufficient for the City to fulfill its obligations under this License Agreement,
the City may terminate the portion of the License Agreement regarding such obligations to be
effective on the last of (i) ninety (90) calendar days following delivery by the City to Licensee
of written notice of the 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 License
Agreement.
12.4 Licensee's Duties Upon Expiration or Termination.
12.4.1 Prior to the effective date for expiration or termination of this License
Agreement, Licensee shall promptly remove all of its personal property;
provided, however, Licensee shall not be obligated to remove any fixtures.
Licensee shall also repair any Licensee -caused damage to the Premises,
including, but not limited to, any damage that Licensee causes during removal of
Licensee's property, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director.
12.4.2 If Licensee fails to comply with its obligations in this Section, City may,
at its sole discretion, (i) remove Licensee's personal property and otherwise
repair the Premises and invoice Licensee for City's costs and expenses incurred,
such invoice to be due and payable to City within thirty (30) calendar days of its
delivery to Licensee; or (ii) following no less than thirty (30) calendar days prior
written notice to Licensee, take and hold any Licensee personal property as City's
sole property; or (iii) pursue any remedy at law or in equity available to City. If
Licensee fails to surrender the Premises to City following termination or
expiration, all liabilities and obligations of Licensee hereunder shall continue in
effect until such is surrendered.
12.4.3 Upon termination, all funds owed to the City shall be due and payable by
the tenth (loth) calendar day after the effective date of termination, unless stated
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otherwise in this License Agreement.
12.5 Other Remedies. Any termination of this License Agreement as provided in this
License Agreement will not relieve Licensee from paying any sum or sums due and payable to
City under this License Agreement that remains unpaid and due at the time of termination, or any
claim for damages then or previously accruing against Licensee under this License Agreement.
Any such termination will not prevent City from enforcing the payment of any such sum or sums
or claim for damages by any remedy provided for by law, or from recovering damages from
Licensee for any default under the License Agreement. All City's rights, options, and remedies
under this License Agreement will be construed to be cumulative, and not one of them is exclusive
of the other. City may pursue any or all such remedies or any other remedy or relief provided by
law, whether or not stated in this License Agreement. No such termination shall relieve City from
any obligation it may have to Licensee hereunder and City may pursue any and all rights and
remedies or relief provided by law, whether or not stated in this License Agreement.
SECTION 13
RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION
13.1 In licensing the Premises, City does not relinquish the right to control the
management of the Premises, or the right to enforce all necessary and proper rules for the
management and operation of the same. After receiving notice sent by City at least 24 hours in
advance, Licensee must permit City or its agents, representatives, or employees to enter the
Premises for the purposes of inspection; determining whether Licensee is complying with this
License Agreement; maintaining, repairing, or altering the Premises; or any other reasonable
purpose. During any inspection, City may perform any obligations that City is authorized or
required to perform under the terms of this License Agreement or pursuant to its governmental
duties under federal state or local laws, rules or regulations. In the event of an emergency, no
advance notice from City is required.
SECTION 14
LICENSES AND PERMITS
14.1 Licensee shall, at its sole expense, obtain and keep in effect all licenses and
permits necessary for its operations.
SECTION 15
NOTICES
15.1 All notices required or permitted under this License Agreement, except for
notifications required to be given to a City Point of Contact or Program Point of Contact, may be
given to a Party by receipted overnight courier (such as Federal Express or UPS) or by United
States certified mail, return receipt requested, 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. Any notice
so given shall be deemed to have been received when deposited in the United States mail so
addressed with postage prepaid:
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CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Park & Recreation Director
4200 South Freeway, Suite 2200
Fort Worth, Texas 76115
With copies to:
LICENSEE:
EmVenio Research, Inc.
Attn.: Ashlee Foster
2530 Meridian Pkwy, Suite 300
Durham, NC 27713
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Attorney and Assistant City Manager
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Or to such other address as such Party may hereafter designate by notice in writing addressed and
mailed or delivered to the other Party hereto.
SECTION 16
NON-DISCRIMINATION
16.1 Licensee shall not engage in any unlawful discrimination based on race, creed,
color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual
orientation or any other prohibited criteria, and Licensee represents and warrants that to the
extent required by applicable laws, it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with
all applicable laws and regulations in any employment decisions.
16.2 In the event of Licensee noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of
this License Agreement, which is not cured within ninety (90) calendar days of notice of such
noncompliance, this License Agreement may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or
in part, and Licensee may be debarred from further agreements with City.
SECTION 17
VENUE AND CHOICE OF LAW
17.1 Licensee and City agree that this License Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or
in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of this License 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.
SECTION 18
THIRD -PARTY RIGHTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
18.1 The provisions and conditions of this License Agreement are solely for the benefit
of the City and Licensee, and any lawful assign or successor of Licensee, and are not intended to
create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
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18.2 Licensee agrees that it will not subcontract or assign all or any part of its rights,
privileges or duties hereunder without the prior written consent of the City, and any attempted
subcontract or assignment of same without such prior consent of the City shall be void.
SECTION 19
BINDING COVENANTS
19.1 Subject to the limitations contained herein, the covenants, conditions and
agreements made and entered into by the Parties hereunder are declared to be for the benefit of and
binding on their respective successors, representatives and permitted assigns, if any.
SECTION 20
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
20.1 It is expressly understood and agreed that Licensee and its employees,
representatives, agents, servants, officers, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers shall operate
as independent contractors as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this License
Agreement, and not as agents, representatives or employees of the City. Subject to and in
accordance with the conditions and provisions of this License Agreement, Licensee shall have the
exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely responsible for
the acts and omissions of its employees, representatives, agents, servants, officers, contractors,
subcontractors, and volunteers. Licensee acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior
shall not apply as between the City and its officers, representatives, agents, servants and
employees, and Licensee and its employees, representatives, agents, servants, officers, contractors,
subcontractors, and volunteers. Licensee further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as
the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Licensee. It is further understood
that the City shall in no way be considered a Co -employer or a Joint employer of Licensee or any
employees, representatives, agents, servants, officers, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers
of Licensee. Neither Licensee, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of
Licensee shall be entitled to any employment benefits from the City. Licensee shall be responsible
and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of employees,
representatives, agents, servants, officers, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers.
SECTION 21
AMENDMENTS, CAPTIONS, AND INTERPRETATION
21.1 Except as otherwise provided in this License Agreement, the terms and provisions
of this License Agreement may not be modified or amended except upon the written consent of
both the City and Licensee.
21.2 Captions and headings used in this License Agreement are for reference purposes
only and shall not be deemed a part of this License Agreement.
21.3 In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this
License Agreement, this License Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither
more strongly for or against any Party, regardless of the actual drafter of this License Agreement.
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SECTION 22
GO ERNMENTAL P'0 RS AND IMMUNITIES
22.1 It is understood that by execution of this License Agreement, the City and Licensee
does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
SECTION 23
AUTHORIZATION AND COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
23.1 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 are true and correct.
23.2 This License 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. For these purposes, "electronic signature" means electronically
scanned and transmitted versions (e.g. via pdf file or facsimile transmission) of an original
signature, or signatures electronically inserted via software such as Adobe Sign.
SECTION 24
SEVERABILITY AND NO WAIVER
24.1 It is agreed that in the event any covenant, condition or provision herein contained
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 does not
materially prejudice either Licensee or City in connection with the right and obligations contained
in the valid covenants, conditions or provisions of this License Agreement.
24.2 The failure of either Party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision
of this License Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder shall not constitute a waiver
of that Party's right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
SECTION 25
CO LIANCE WITH LAWS
25.1 This License Agreement is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, all provisions of the City's Charter
and ordinances, as amended.
25.2 If City notifies Licensee or any of its officers, agents, employees, contractors,
subcontractors, licensees, volunteers, or invitees of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules
or regulations, Licensee shall immediately desist from and correct the violation.
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SECTION 26
SOLE AGREEMENT
26.1 This License Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents
incorporated herein, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the City and
Licensee, and any lawful assign and successor of Licensee, as to the matters contained herein. Any
prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent
in conflict with any provision of this License Agreement.
SECTION 27
IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT
27.1 Licensee must verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who
perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility
Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Licensee must provide City with copies of all I-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Licensee must adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate
procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Licensee employee who is
not legally eligible to perform such services. LICENSEE MUST INDEMNIFY CITY AND
HO D CITY HARMLESS FRO ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE
TO IOLATIONS O THIS PARAGRAPH BY LINCENSEE, EMPLOYEES,
SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, O LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to
Licensee, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this
provision by Licensee.
SECTION 28
BOYCOTTING ISRAEL PROHIBITED
28.1 If Licensee has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is for less than
$100,000, this section does not apply. Licensee acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter
2271 of the Texas Government Code, 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" will have the meanings ascribed to those
terms in Section 2271 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this Agreement, Licensee
certifies that Licensee's signature provides written verification to City that Licensee: (1)
does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
(Signatures on following page)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this License Agreement in
multiples in Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Texas to be effective on the date set forth in Section
3.
City:
By: op�
Name: Jesica McEachern
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: M a r 24, 2023
Licensee:
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By:
Ash lee N Foster (Mar 22, 2023 10:29 EDT)
Name:
Ashlee Foster
Title:
Community Engagement Manager
Date:
M a r 22, 2023
FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL PROCESSES:
Approval Recommended: Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
f0-1responsible for the monitoring and administration
By: 49t of this contract, including ensuring all performance
Name: Dave Lewis and reporting requirements.
Title: Acting Director
Park & Recreation Department
By:
Name: Kelli Pickard
Title: Assistant Director
Park & Recreation Department
Approved as to Form and Legality:
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By: Nico Arias (Mar 22, 2023 08:44 CDT)
Name: Nico Arias
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: N/A
Form 1295: N/A
By: Ras�ck, 202310:57 CDT)
Name: Rashad Jackson
Title: Community Center Supervisor
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EXHIBIT A
I;7�lUlfyxy
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EXHIBIT B
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, SCHEDULE, AND CENTER(S)
PROGRAM: EmVenio Research, Inc.
SCOPE OF SERVICE: The use of 6-8 parking spaces to educate on clinical trials, health issues
and to build relationships within the community. Upcoming trials is a COVID oral pill study that
is looking to decrease the length and severity of symptoms.
DAY
CENTER
START
TIME
END
TIME
START
TIME
END
TIME
START
TIME
END
TIME
START
TIME
END
TIME
Mon
HH
7:30am
5:30 m
Tue
HH
7:30am
5:30 m
Wed
HH
7:30am
5:30 m
Thu
HH
7:30am
5:30 m
Fri
HH
7:30am
5:30 m
Sat
PARD CENTER NAME
CENTER ADDRESS
NS CENTER NAME
CENTER ADDRESS
Chisholm Trail (CT)
4936 McPherson Blvd. (76123)
Andrew `Doc' Session(ADS)
201 S. Sylvania Ave.(76111)
Diamond Hill (DH)
1701 NE 37th St. (76106)
Como (CCC)
4900 Horne St. (76107)
Eugene McCray (EM)
4932 Wilbarger St. (76119)
FW After School(FWAS)
2901 Shotts St. (76107)
Fire Station (FS)
1601 Lipscomb St. (76104)
Martin Luther King(MLK)
5565 Truman Dr. (76112)
Fort Worth After School(FWAS)
2901 Shotts St. (76107)
North Tri-Ethnic (NT)
2950 Roosevelt Ave. (76106)
Greenbriar (GB)
5200 Hemphill St. (76115)
Northside (NS)
1801 Harrington Ave. (76106)
Handley Meadowbrook(HMB)
6201 Beaty St. (76112)
Southside (SS)
959 E. Rosedale St.(76104)
Highland Hills (HH)
1600 Glasgow Rd. (76134)
Worth Heights (WH)
3551 New York Ave.(76110)
Hillside (HS)
1201 E. Maddox Ave. (76104)
Mobile Recreation (MR)
1601 Lipscomb St. (76104)
R. D. Evans (RDE)
3242 Lackland Rd. (76116)
Riverside (RS)
3700 E. Belknap St. (76111)
Southwest (SW)
6300 Welch Ave. (76133)
Sycamore (SY)
2525 E. Rosedale St. (76105)
Thomas Place (TP)
4237 Lafayette Ave. (76107)
Victory Forest (VF)
3427 Hemphill St. (76110)
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE
Insurance. Licensee must provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting policies of the
following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement of any
Services pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
Coverage will be on any vehicle used by Licensee, or its employees, agents, or
representatives in the course of providing Services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle" will be any vehicle owned, hired and non -owned.
(c) Worker's Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other state
workers' compensation laws where the Services are being performed
Employers' liability
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
(d) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): ❑ Applicable ❑ N/A
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage must be claims -made, and maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An
annual certificate of insurance must be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
10.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies must name
City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term City
includes its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to the
contracted services.
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(b) The workers' compensation policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits
of coverage must be provided to City. Ten (10) days' notice will be acceptable in the
event of non-payment of premium. Notice must be sent to the City in accordance with
the notice provision of this Agreement.
(d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do business
in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII in the
current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial
strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is below
that required, written approval of Risk Management is required.
(e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance documentation
will not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Licensee has obtained all required
insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Licensee proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
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