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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 62075CSC No. 62075 PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC TO PERFORM FOR THE FORT WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY This PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a home -rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas acting by and through its duly -authorized Library Director, and NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC ("Performer"), each individually referred to as a "Party" and collectively referred to as "Parties". WHEREAS, among other activities, City desires to feature performances at The Fort Worth Public Library; WHEREAS, City is sponsoring hands-on workshops exploring what it takes to be a successful cosmetologist to support the Library's goals of education and growth; and WHEREAS, City wishes to contract with Performer to provide for such services. NOW, THEREFORE, City and Performer 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. Performer agrees to provide hands-on workshops exploring cosmetology ("Performance") for City at the dates, times, and locations specified in Attachment A ("Performance Details"), unless changed in accordance with this Agreement. 2. If Performer cannot execute the Performance, as scheduled, then City may terminate this Agreement without penalty. Additional times and locations may be added to Performance Details by the written mutual agreement of Parties, and any such additions shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as though the additions were included with Performance Details at the time of execution. II. TERM This Agreement shall begin on the date that this Agreement is executed by the City's Library Director ("Effective Date") and expire a year thereafter ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 1 of 13 III. COMPENSATION 1. As fair compensation for the services provided by Performer to City under this Agreement, City shall pay Performer per completed Performance event by Performer at the rate specified in Attachment A. 2. Performer shall provide City with a correct and accurate invoice within 30 days of the completed Performance. Performer will be paid within 30 days of City's receipt of a correct and accurate invoice. In no event shall City pay any amount in excess of eight hundred dollars ($800.00) to Performer. Performer shall not be compensated if the Performance is not completed. IV. PERFORMER'S OBLIGATIONS 1. Performer agrees to provide multiple sixty- minute (60) hands-on workshops exploring what it takes to be a successful cosmetologist, limited to 15 persons per event, as specified in Attachment A. 2. Performer agrees to arrive at Performance site no later than thirty minutes (30) prior to the scheduled start time of each Performance event, as detailed in Attachment A. In the event that Performer will not arrive by ten minutes (10) prior to start time, Performer agrees to contact Christina Granados at 817-392-7888 as soon as Performer is aware of such delay. If Performer arrives after the stated program time and the Performance event cannot take place, as determined by City in its sole discretion. Performer acknowledges and agrees that City may cancel the current Performance event or the current and future Performance events scheduled under this Agreement without penalty 3. Performer shall provide all supplies needed to effectuate the Performance and shall remove all such supplies at the conclusion of each Performance. 4. Performer shall obtain all necessary consents, permissions, licenses, and other documents from any copyright owners, or others with any interest in Performance, at Performer's sole cost and expense and WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, THREATS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, AND CAUSES OF ACTION BROUGHT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY ANY SUCH PARTY. 5. Performer agrees to collaborate with City in promotion of Performance by providing current photographs, biographies and permission to use those items in marketing materials for the term of this Agreement. Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 2 of 13 V. CITY'S OBLIGATIONS 1. City agrees to designate a representative to coordinate all services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. 2. City shall promote Performance through various media channels to generate public interest and encourage attendance. VI. DUTY TO PERFORM/FORCE MAJEURE City reserves the right to cancel the Performance due to acts of Force Majeure on or near the Performance 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 Performer shall be deemed in breach of this Agreement if it is prevented from performance by Force Majeure. VII. PERMISSION TO USE PHOTOGRAPHS By entering into this Agreement, Performer hereby gives its consent and permission to City to use, display, and publicly display photographs or video captures of 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. Performer shall require all of its subcontractors to agree in their subcontracts to allow City to use the Performance as included above. VIII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Performer shall operate under this Agreement as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant, or employee of City. Performer 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 Performer 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. Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 3 of 13 IX. TERMINATION 1. This Agreement may be terminated by City without cause with fourteen (14) days written notice to Performer. This Agreement may also be terminated at any time by City for cause and upon notice to Performer. Performer may terminate this Agreement with thirty (30) days written notice. 2. If City terminates this Agreement pursuant to section one of this clause for any reason, City shall not owe any compensation to Performer. X. LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION 1. LIABILITY. PERFORMER 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 HIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE ACT(S), ERRORS, OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF PERFORMER, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. 2. GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION. PERFORMER 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, ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF DEFENSE), PROCEEDINGS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, AND/OR SUITS OF ANY HIND 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 HIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM ANY ACTS, ERRORS, OR OMMISSIONS OF PERFORMER AND/OR PERFORMER'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 Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 4 of 13 THAT THIS SHALL NOT INCLUDE ACTIONS CAUSED BY CITY'S OWN NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL CONDUCT. 3. Intellectual Provertv. Performer 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 Performer. 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 Performer without the appropriate licenses or permission being secured by Performer in advance. IT IS FURTHER AGREED THAT PERFORMER 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, ATTORNEY'S FEES, TO WHICH THEY MAY BE SUBJECTED ARISING OUT OF PERFORMER'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 Performer. 4. IF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE BROUGHT BY OR AGAINST CITY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH LIABILITY OR CLAIM, PERFORMER, ON NOTICE FROM CITY, SHALL DEFEND SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING, AT PERFORMER'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. Performer 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 Performer in connection with or incidental to performance under this Agreement. 7. Performer 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. Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 5 of 13 XI. 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 Party 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 Party may from time to time notify the other in writing. CITY* City of Fort Worth Library Director 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76102 PERFORMER Next Level Cosmetology Camp for Kids, LLC Chakina Watkins 4237 Sweet Clover Lane Crowley, TX 76036 *with copy to City Attorney's Office at the same address Performer and City agree to notify the other Party of any change in address. XII. 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 Performer from hiring subcontractors. XIII. 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. Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 6 of 13 XIV. 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. XV. 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. XVI. 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. XVII. 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. XVIII. NO THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARIES The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of City and Performer, 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 Performer's subcontractors are not third -party beneficiaries and that to the extent any claim is made by a subcontractor, Performer shall indemnify and defend City fully in accordance with this agreement. XIX. CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION The Parties acknowledge that each Party 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 Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 7 of 13 are to be resolved against the drafting Party must not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto. XX. 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 Performer 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. XXI. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL If Performer has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Performer 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" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Performer certifies that Performer's signature provides written verification to City that Performer: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. XXII. AUDIT Performer agrees that City will have the right to audit the financial and business records of Performer 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, Performer 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 fully with City during any audit. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this section shall survive expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. XXIII. 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 Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 8 of 13 via facsimile or electronically via email shall be as legally binding for all purposes as an original signature. XXIV. NON-DISCRIMINATION In the execution, performance, or attempted performance of this Agreement, Performer 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 Performer 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 Performer hereby covenants and agrees that Performer, 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 Performer, its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors. XXV. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS Both Parties agree and understand that City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers by execution of this Agreement. XXVI. 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. XXVII. 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. XXVIII. LICENSES. PERMITS AND FEES/COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS 1. Performer 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 Performer to perform hereunder. 2. This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 9 of 13 and regulations, including, without limitation, all provisions of the City's Charter and ordinances, as amended. XXIX. CONDITION OF THE FACILITY/WARRANTIES EXCLUDED Performer hereby represents that she has inspected the facilities at the Performance Site intended, including any improvements thereon, and that Performer finds same suitable for all activities and operations agreed to hereunder, and that Performer does so on an "as is" condition. City hereby expressly excludes any and all warranties in regard to the facilities, including, without limitation, fitness for any particular purpose. XXX. PROHIBITION ON BOYCOTTING ENERGY COMPANIES Performer acknowledges that, in accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, 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 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. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Performer certifies that Performer's signature provides written verification to City that Performer: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement. XXXI. PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES Performer acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, 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 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. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Performer certifies that Performer's signature provides written verification to City that Performer: (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 against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement. Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 10of13 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. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] [REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 11of13 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples. CITY: PERFORMER: Next Level Cosmetology Camp for Kids, LLC By: Midori Clark 3,202414:13 CDT) • • Midori K Clark By: �' v Library Director Chakina Watkins Owner Date: Oct 3, 2024 Date: Oct 27 2024 FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL PROCESSES: APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: By: Michele Gorman (QZt 2, 202413:55 CDT) Michele Gorman Assistant Library Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: Andrea Phillips Assistant City Attorney CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: M&C: N/A FORM 1295: N/A 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. By: April April Jac�1, 202411:55 CDT) April Jacquez Senior Contract Compliance Specialist ATTEST: By: Jannette Goodall City Secretary Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 12of13 Attachment A PERFORMANCE DETAILS EVENT DATE/TIME LOCATION ATTENDANCE RATE CONTACT CC the 5:00 p.m. on Riverside Library 15 $200 Christina Great: October 28, 2913 Yucca Ave Granados Fashion 2024 Fort Worth, Texas 817-392- Show 76111 7888 CC the 4:30 p.m. on Vivian J. Lincoln 15 $200 Christina Great: November 4, Library Granados Fashion 2024 8829 McCart Ave. 817-392- Show Fort Worth, Texas 7888 76123 CC the TBD Riverside Library 15 $200 Christina Great: Nails 2913 Yucca Ave Granados Fort Worth, Texas 817-392- 76111 7888 CC the TBD Vivian J. Lincoln 15 $200 Christina Great: Nails Library Granados 8829 McCart Ave. 817-392- Fort Worth, Texas 7888 76123 The Parties may change or add to these performance details upon the written mutual agreement of the Parties. Performance Agreement CFW & NEXT LEVEL COSMETOLOGY CAMP FOR KIDS LLC Page 13of13