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ADDENDUM TO MAIN STREET ARTS FESTIVAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND
DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH INITIATIVES, INC.
This Addendum to the MainStreet Arts Festival Agreement (“Addendum”) is entered into
by and between Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. (“Vendor”) and the City of Fort Worth
(“City”), individually referred to as “party” and collectively the “parties”, for the terms and
provisions of the Addendum shall control to the extent there is a conflict between the terms and
conditions of this addendum and the terns and conditions of the Main Street Arts Festival
Agreement.
The Contract documents shall include the following:
1. The Main Street Arts Festival Agreement; and
2. This Addendum.
Notwithstanding any language to the contrary in the attached Main Street Arts Festival
agreement (hereinafter the “Agreement”), the parties hereby stipulate by evidence of execution of
this Addendum below by a representative of each party duly authorized to bind the parties hereto,
that the parties hereby agree that the provisions in this Addendum below shall be applicable to the
Agreement as follows:
1.Term. The Agreement shall become effective upon the signing of the Agreement
by the Assistant City Manager (“Effective Date”) and shall expire April 21, 2025 (“Expiration
Date”), unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Addendum.
2.Compensation. Vendor shall provide services at no charge to City. City shall not be
required to pay any cost, fee, or charge of any nature. City represents that for, and in consideration
of, its obligations under this Agreement that Vendor is providing a unique and important
experience and space free-of-charge for the citizens of Fort Worth. Vendor represents that for, and
in consideration of, its obligations under this Agreement, City is providing an activity area in the
TCC Makers Zone for such Performance to occur, which will provide exposure for Vendor. Both
Parties agree as a condition precedent of this Agreement that both Parties have exchanged good
and valuable consideration.
3.Termination.
a. Convenience. Either City or Vendor may terminate the Agreement at any
time and for any reason by providing the other party with 30 days’ written notice of
termination.
b. Breach. If either party commits a material breach of the Agreement, the non-
breaching Party must give written notice to the breaching party that describes the breach
in reasonable detail. The breaching party must cure the breach ten (10) calendar days after
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receipt of notice from the non-breaching party, or other time frame as agreed to by the
parties. If the breaching party fails to cure the breach within the stated period of time, the
non-breaching party may, in its sole discretion, and without prejudice to any other right
under the Agreement, law, or equity, immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the breaching party.
c. Fiscal Funding Out. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify
Vendor of such occurrence and the Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal
period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to the City of
any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for
which funds have been appropriated.
d. Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that the Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Vendor for services actually
rendered up to the effective date of termination and Vendor shall continue to provide City
with services requested by City and in accordance with the Agreement up to the effective
date of termination. Upon termination of the Agreement for any reason, Vendor shall
provide City with copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared under
the Agreement. In the event Vendor has received access to City information or data as a
requirement to perform services hereunder, Vendor shall return all City-provided data to
City in a machine-readable format or other format deemed acceptable to City.
4. Attorneys’ Fees, Penalties, and Liquidated Damages. To the extent the attached
Agreement requires City to pay attorneys’ fees for any action contemplated or taken, or penalties
or liquidated damages in any amount, City objects to these terms and any such terms are hereby
deleted from the Agreement and shall have no force or effect.
5. Law and Venue. The Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto
shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and state of
Texas, exclusive of conflicts of law provisions. Venue for any suit brought under the Agreement
shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in Tarrant County, Texas. To the extent the Agreement
is required to be governed by any state law other than Texas or venue in Tarrant County, City
objects to such terms and any such terms are hereby deleted from the Agreement and shall have
no force or effect.
6. Insurance. The City is a governmental entity under the laws of the state of Texas
and pursuant to Chapter 2259 of the Texas Government Code, entitled “Self-Insurance by
Governmental Units,” is self-insured and therefore is not required to purchase insurance. To the
extent the Agreement requires City to purchase insurance, City objects to any such provision, the
parties agree that any such requirement shall be null and void and is hereby deleted from the
Agreement and shall have no force or effect. City will provide a letter of self-insured status as
requested by Vendor.
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7. Notices to Parties. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement
shall be conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other party,
its agents, employees, servants or representatives or (2) received by the other party by United
States Mail, registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
TO CITY:
Cityof Fort Worth
Attn:Library Director
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76102
With copy to Fort Worth City
Attorney’s Office at the same address
TO VENDOR:
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc.
Attn: John “Jay” Downie, CFEE
777 Taylor St. Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76102
8. Sovereign Immunity. Nothing herein constitutes a waiver of City’s sovereign
immunity. To the extent the Agreement requires City to waive its rights or immunities as a
government entity, such provisions are hereby deleted and shall have no force or effect.
9. Limitation of Liability and Indemnity. TO THE EXTENT THE
AGREEMENT, IN ANY WAY, LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF VENDOR OR REQUIRES
CITY TO INDEMNIFY OR HOLD VENDOR OR ANY THIRD PARTY HARMLESS
FROM DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, CITY OBJECTS TO THESE
TERMS AND ANY SUCH TERMS ARE HEREBY DELETED FROM THE AGREEMENT
AND SHALL HAVE NO FORCE OR EFFECT.
10. No Mandatory Arbitration. To the extent the Agreement requires mandatory
arbitration to resolve conflicts, City objects to these terms and any such terms are hereby deleted
from the Agreement and shall have no force or effect.
11. Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents, employees,
and representatives, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City as
confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written
approval of the City. Vendor further agrees that it shall store and maintain City Information in a
secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise
corrupt City Information in any way. Vendor shall notify the City immediately if the security or
integrity of any City information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised.
12. Public Information. Cityis a government entity under the laws of the State of Texas
and all records held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public
Information Act. To the extent the Agreement requires that City maintain records in violation of
the Act, City hereby objects to such provisions and such provisions are hereby deleted from the
Agreement and shall have no force or effect. In the event there is a request for information marked
Confidential or Proprietary, City shall promptly notify Vendor. It will be the responsibility of
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Vendor to submit reasons objecting to disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are
sufficient will not be decided by City, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of
Texas or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
13. Addendum Controlling. If any provisions of the attached Agreement, conflict with
the terms herein, are prohibited by applicable law, conflict with any applicable rule, regulation or
ordinance of City, the terms in this Addendum shall control.
14. Immigration and Nationality Act. Vendor shall 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, Vendor shall provide City
with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who
performs work under this Agreement. Vendor shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as
establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor
employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. VENDOR SHALL INDEMNIFY
CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR
LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY VENDOR, VENDOR’S
EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS,AGENTS, OR LICENSEES.City, upon written notice
to Vendor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this
provision by Vendor.
15. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that Cityshall, until the expiration of three (3) years
after final payment under the Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Vendor involving transactions relating to the
Agreement. Vendor agrees that City shall have access during normal working hours to all
necessary Vendor 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 Vendor reasonable
advance notice of intended audits.
16. Counterparts. This Addendum may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. A
facsimile copy or computer image, such as a PDF or tiff image, or a signature, shall be treated as
and shall have the same effect as an original.
17. Signature. The person signing this Addendum hereby warrants that he or she has
the legal authority to execute this Addendum 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 Addendum. Should that person or entity not be authorized, the terms and
conditions of this Addendum shall be binding as against the signatore and he or she shall be subject
to the terms and conditions of this Addendum.
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY:
City of Fort Worth
By: ___________________________
Name: Jesica McEachern
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: ___________________________
Approval Recommended:
By: ______________________________
Name: Midori Clark
Title: Library Director
Attest:
By: ______________________________
Name: Jannette Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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: ______________________________
Name: April Jacquez- Cobian
Title: Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By: ______________________________
Name: Andrea Phillips
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: N/A
Date Approved: N/A
VENDOR:
DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH
INITIATIVES, INC.
By:
Name: John “Jay” Downie, CFEE
Title: Director, Festival and Events
Date: ____________________________
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DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH INITIATIVES,INC.
SERVICES PROVIDER AGREEMENT
1. NAME OF SERVICES PROVIDER: Fort Worth Public Library
2. ADDRESS: 8628 Camp Bowie W.
3. CITY, STATE, ZIP: Fort Worth, TX 76116
4. CELL PHONE/EMAIL: 682-215-6391 – Tabitha.guess@fortworthtexas.gov
5. NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE: Tabitha Guess
6. DATE: 12/2/24
7. THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into on the date listed in Paragraph
6, by and between Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. ("Owner"), and the organization listed
on Paragraph 1 ("Services Provider").
8. WHEREAS, Owner has the exclusive right to organize and an arts festival which is to be held April
10-13, 2025, with set-up to occur beginning 6:00 AM on April 9, 2025, and tear-down by 8:00PM
on April 13, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, specifically on Main Street and adjacent side streets
between Weatherford Street to the north and 9th Street to the south, an on approved private or public
property in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, collectively known as MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts
Festival (the “Event”); and
9. WHEREAS, Services Provider has been authorized to provide equipment, labor or other services
(“Services”) for the Event in exchange for financial or other promotional rights to be provided by
Owner.
10. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements and promises contained herein,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
11. Services to be provided: Interactive activity with patrons in MakersZone
12. Schedule of Services delivery and removal:
Delivery: Weds., April 9, 2024 after 1pm to Sunday April 13, 2025 by 8pm
13. Fee. There is no charge to the Fort Worth Public Library for their participation in the 2043 MAIN ST. Fort
Worth Arts Festival.
14. Delivery and Service. All of Services Provider's personnel shall be subject to Owner's security and
personnel policies and practices. Any storage, delivery or placement of Services shall be at
Services Provider’s expense.
15. Risk of Loss. Owner represents and warrants that to the extent storage of the Products is under the
control and/or supervision of Owner, Services Provider will assume all risk of loss and will provide
adequate insurance to cover their replacement and will further erect, store or place the Services
safely and securely in a location approved by Provider.
16. Responsibilities. Services Provider agrees to conduct its business in a safe, orderly and lawful
manner and to abide by all rules and regulations prescribed by the Owner or any applicable
governing authority, including, without limitation, those relating to: (a) the approval of products to
be presented to the public; (c) wearing of acceptable uniforms or other garb by all personnel
employed on the Venue by Services Provider; (d) the names of all persons in charge on the Venue,
one of whom shall always be on the Venue when the same are in operation; (e) the hours of
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operation of the Venue, which shall be the same as the hours of operation of the Event; (f) the
maintenance of the Venue. Services Provider shall supervise the Venue using its best skill and
attention, and shall be solely responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, tools and other
facilities used by it during the Event.
17. Warranties.
(a) Owner Warranties. Owner represents and warrants that:
(i) it has the full right and legal authority to enter into and fully perform this Agreement in
accordance with its terms without violating the rights of any other person;
(ii) it has all government licenses, permits or other authorizations necessary to conduct the
Event as contemplated under this Agreement; and
(iii) it will comply with all applicable laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the
promotion and conduct of the Event.
(b) Services Provider Warranties. Services Provider represents and warrants that:
(i) it has the full right and legal authority to enter into and fully perform this Agreement in
accordance with its terms without violating the rights of any other person;
(ii) it has all government licenses, permits or other authorizations necessary to conduct its
business, and;
(iii) all Products furnished by Services Provider shall be of high quality and shall be free from
product defects and shall be merchantable and suited for their intended purpose.
18. INDEMNIFICATIONS.
(a) EVENT INDEMNITY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,
SERVICE PROVIDER SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS
OWNER, ITS PARENT, SUBSIDIARY AND AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS AND
THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS,
SUCCESSORS, THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, DOWNIE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
AND ASSIGNS, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES,
LIABILITIES, LOSSES, GOVERNMENT PROCEEDINGS AND COSTS AND
EXPENSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES
AND COSTS OF SUIT, ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THIS AGREEMENT
OR ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONDUCT OF
THE EVENT, PROVIDED THAT SUCH CLAIM, DAMAGE, LOSS OR EXPENSE IS
ATTRIBUTABLE TO BODILY INJURY, SICKNESS, DISEASE OR DEATH, OR THE
INJURY OR DESTRUCTION OF TANGIBLE PROPERTY REGARDLESSS OF
WHETHER OR NOT IT IS CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE,
GROSS NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL FAULT OF THE
INDEMNITEE. IT IS THE EXPRESS INTENT OF THE SERVICES PROVIDER TO
INDEMNIFY OWNER FOR OWNER’S OWN, JOINT, AND CONCURRENT
NEGLIGENCE.
(b) ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDER CONCESSION INDEMNITY. SERVICES
PROVIDER WILL INDEMNIFY OWNER AS DESCRIBED IN SUBPARAGRAPH (a)
FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY OR OTHER
CAUSE OF ACTION OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE SALE, DISTRIBUTION, USE OR MISUSE OF SERVICES PROVIDER'S
PRODUCTS AS CONCESSIONS AT THE EVENT. SERVICES PROVIDER FURTHER
REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT ALL VOLUNTEERS AND EMPLOYEES
UTILIZED BY IT TO ADMINISTER AND STAFF ITS CONCESSIONS AT THE EVENT
SHALL BE, AS BETWEEN OWNER AND SERVICES PROVIDER, SERVICES
PROVIDER'S EMPLOYEES, AND SERVICES PROVIDER SHALL BE SOLELY
RESPONSIBLE THEREFORE AND WILL DISCHARGE ALL EMPLOYMENT
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RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THEM REGARDLESSS OF WHETHER OR NOT IT IS
CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE,
STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL FAULT OF OWNER.
(c) NOTICE OF CLAIMS. SERVICES PROVIDER WILL GIVE OWNER PROMPT
WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY CLAIM OR SUIT POSSIBLY COMING WITHIN THE
PURVIEW OF ANY INDEMNITY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. UPON THE
WRITTEN REQUEST BY OWNER, SERVICES PROVIDER WILL ASSUME THE
DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR PROCEEDING. OWNER
SHALL ALSO HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROVIDE ITS OWN DEFENSE AT ITS OWN
EXPENSE, PROVIDED SERVICES PROVIDER SHALL NOT SETTLE ANY CLAIM
WITHOUT OWNER’S WRITTEN CONSENT. TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
SHALL NOT AFFECT THE CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS OF EACH OF THE
PARTIES UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH 18 AND PARAGRAPH 19.
19. Insurance. Each party hereunder shall obtain and maintain at its own expense, during the Term of
this Agreement and for a period of one year following the Event, a standard Comprehensive General
Liability Policy written by a United States insurance company in the face amount of $1,000,000,
which policy shall (i) specifically cover such party's contractual liabilities, (ii) provide standard
product liability protection and (iii) list the necessary parties on the Insurance Addendum as an
additional insured. Such insurance shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to counsel for the other
and shall require the insurer to give the other at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice of any
modification or cancellation. Each party shall provide the other with such evidence of coverage as
may be reasonably acceptable to the other within thirty (30) days following the execution of this
Agreement. Additionally, any and all employees of Services Provider must carry appropriate
worker’s compensation insurance, and any sub contractors of the Services Provider must also carry
appropriate worker’s compensation insurance.
20. Weapons. Services Provider hereby acknowledges notice of and agrees to the weapons policy
established by the Event. Services Provider and their employees and volunteers expressly agree not
to carry any guns, firearms, or weapons of any kind while participating in the Event, regardless of
whether the Services Provider employees or volunteers is licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Failure to abide by the weapons policy shall constitute a default under this Agreement.
21. Term and Termination.
(a) Term. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall expire
on April 21, 2025, unless terminated earlier or renewed pursuant to the terms hereof (the
"Term").
(b) Termination by Owner. Without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that Owner may have,
Owner may terminate this Agreement immediately by delivery of notice to Services Provider
at any time if any of the following events shall occur:
(i) Services Provider shall fail to comply with Paragraph 15 hereof in any respect and fail
to cure the same within five (5) days of receipt of notice of such failure;
(ii) Services Provider shall (1) make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, (2) be
adjudicated bankrupt, (3) file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or a voluntary petition
or an answer seeking reorganization, arrangement, readjustment of its debts or for any
other relief under Title 11 of the United States Code or any successor or other federal or
state insolvency law ("Bankruptcy Law"), (4) have filed against it an involuntary petition
in bankruptcy or seeking reorganization, arrangement, readjustment of its debts or for
any other relief under any Bankruptcy Law, which petition is not discharged within thirty
(30) days or (5) shall apply for or permit the appointment of a receiver or trustee for its
assets;
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(iii) Services Provider shall default under any provision of this Agreement and shall have
failed to cure such default within five (5) days after it received written notice of such
default from Owner; or
(iv) any of the representations or warranties made by Services Provider in this Agreement
shall prove to be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect.
(c) Termination by Services Provider. Without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that
Services Provider may have, Services Provider may terminate this Agreement immediately by
delivery of notice to Owner at any time if any of the following events shall occur:
(i) Owner shall fail to comply with Paragraph 15 hereof in any respect and fails to cure the
same within five (5) days of receipt of notice of such failure;
(ii) any of the events described in subparagraph (ii) above shall occur with respect to Owner;
(iii) Owner shall default under any provision of this Agreement and shall have failed to cure
such default within thirty (30) days after it shall receive written notice of such default
from Services Provider; or
(iv) any of the representations or warranties made by Owner in this Agreement shall prove
to be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect.
22. Effect of Cancellation on Services Provider. In the event that the Event does not take place, in
whole or in part, due to any Act of God or force majeure, including, without limitation, weather,
fire, flood, strike, labor dispute, civil commotion, riot or threat of violence or similar cause beyond
the control of the parties, and the Services have not been delivered or cancelled prior to the start of
set up or initial delivery for the Event, Owner shall have no liability whatsoever for Fees described
in paragraph 13.
22. Arbitration. The parties agree that any dispute between them arising out of, based upon or relating
to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively by arbitration conducted in accordance with the
Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. Such arbitration shall be
held in Fort Worth. Judgment upon the award rendered shall be final and non-appealable and may
be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Each party shall bear its own expenses arising out of
any such proceeding, except that the fees and costs of any arbitrator(s) shall be borne equally by
the parties. Notwithstanding the obligations set forth in this Paragraph, each party shall be permitted
to seek equitable relief from a court having jurisdiction to prevent the unauthorized use or misuse
of their respective Trademarks.
23. Miscellaneous.
(a) Confidentiality. The parties hereto agree to maintain in confidence the terms and conditions of
this Agreement except to the extent that a proposed disclosure of any specific terms or
conditions hereof by either party is authorized in advance by the other party.
(b) No Joint Venture or Partnership. This Agreement shall not be deemed to create a joint venture,
partnership, principal-agent, employer-employee or similar relationship between Owner and
Services Provider.
(c) Invalidity. The determination that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable
shall not invalidate this Agreement, all of said provisions being inserted conditionally on their
being considered legally valid, and this Agreement shall be construed and performed in all
respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provision(s) were omitted.
(d) Notices. All notices required or permitted to be made under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered or sent by prepaid certified
or registered mail or telex:
If to Owner, to: Jay Downie, CFEE
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc.
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777 Taylor Street, Suite 100
Fort Worth Texas 76102
If to Services Provider: Name and address in para, 1, 2, 3 and 4 above or such other
address as either party may designate in writing to the other party
for this purpose.
(e) Governing Law.This Agreement is subject to and shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas, except for choice of law provisions. Services Provider and Owner
both consent to jurisdiction in the state and federal courts located in Texas and hereby waive
personal service.
(f) Non-Assignment.Neither party shall assign this Agreement without the prior written approval
of the other party, except that Services Provider may assign this Agreement to any entity which
acquires substantially all of its assets.
(g) Complete Agreement.This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes all other agreements, if any, express or implied, whether written or oral. Owner has
made and makes no representations of any kind except those specifically set forth herein.
(h) Binding Agreement.This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their successors and
assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first above
written.
Owner: Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. Services Provider:
By: By:
John “Jay” Downie, CFEE Print Name:
Title: Director, Festival and Events Title:
Date: ______________ Date:
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Insurance Addendum
Requirements for contractors, vendors and participants in events downtown
Effective (02.22.22)
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY, OR $1,000,000 each occurrence
SPECIAL EVENT LIABILITY POLICY
This policy must contain Additional Insured status (Per endorsement form CG2026 or its equivalent) for
the Indemnitees and include Contractual Liability.
Certificate Holder:
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc.
Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.
Above at 777 Taylor Street Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76102 fax 817-335-3113
Indemnities to be listed as Additional Insured are:
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc.
Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.
Above at 777 Taylor Street Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76102 fax 817-335-3113
The City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, TX 76102 fax 817-392-8941
Downie Productions, Inc.
7120 Royalgreen Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45244
WORKERS COMPENSATION – If contractor, vendor or participant has employees. This policy must
include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of Indemnitees. If Contractor has no employees, all vendors
and contractors involved in the event must provide Workers Comp.
AUTO LIABILITY - If Contractor is using vehicles on site, Contractor should at least have Non-Owned
and Hired Auto Liability, with the Indemnitees as Additional Insured.
Services Provider Initials: MG