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This CONCESSIONAIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT
by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, acting
by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and GATEWAY PARK CONCESSION LLC
Concessionaire Texas limited liability company, acting by and through its duly authorized
representative, each individually referred to as a and collectively referred to as the
WHEREAS, the City owns Gateway Park located at 751 Beach Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76111
; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to have Concessionaire sell food and non-alcoholic beverages to
patrons of the Park during sports events only;
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Concessionaire agree as follows:
1.Scope of Services. Concessionaire shall have the right to sell food and non-alcoholic
beverages in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement at the locations in the Park set
forth in Exhibit A of this agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
1.1 EQUIPMENT
All equipment owned by Concessionaire must be removed from the Park at the end of the
Term. Any equipment or other property left by the Concessionaire at the Park for over
thirty (30) days will be considered abandoned and will become the property of the City,
and the City will dispose of the property as it deems appropriate.
Any damages to the Park beyond normal wear and tear caused by Concessionaire will be
the responsibility of the Concessionaire. City will send to Concessionaire, by first class
mail, an itemized invoice for any damage to the Park. Concessionaire agrees to make
payment to the City for the full amount of any damage caused by Concessionaire to the
Park within thirty (30) days of the date of the itemized invoice.
The City assumes no responsibility for any property placed in Park by Concessionaire or
any agent, officer, or employee of Concessionaire. Concessionaire hereby expressly
release and discharges City from any and all liability for any property damage or loss
arising out of or in connection with, directly or indirectly, the use of the Park pursuant to
this Agreement.
Certain equipment located in the Park that is owned by the City is listed in Exhibit A-1 of
this Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Concessionaire shall have the right to use the listed equipment in performing the sale of
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food and non-alcoholic beverages pursuant to this Agreement. Concessionaire shall not
1.2 TRASH DISPOSAL; UTILITES
Concessionaire shall be responsible for proper disposal of all trash generated by
the concession stand in the Park.
1.3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Concessionaire shall not be authorized to sell alcoholic beverages in the Park unless
authorized by a written amendment to this Agreement executed by City and
Concessionaire.
1.4 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Concessionaires shall comply with all federal, state, county, and city statutes, laws, and
ordinances, including, but not limited to, all local public health, safety, and fire regulations,
and all such rules and regulations now or hereafter applicable to the Park or to any adjoining
2.Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for one (1) year(s), beginning on the date that
to renew this Agreement under the same terms and conditions, for up to four (4) one-year renewal option(s)
3.Payments
3.1 Concessionaire agrees to pay City a fee of ten percent (10%) of the gross receipts,
less taxes, for all food and non-alcoholic beverage sales made by Concessionaire at the
Park. The only deduction allowed from the gross amount is the sales tax.
3.2 Payments shall be due no later than the fifteenth (15th) day of each month for all
sales occurring the previous month. Concessionaire must deliver to the City an itemized
list of gross sales made at the Park with each payment. Payments shall be made to the Park
& Recreation Department Director at 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Payments shall be made in legal tender of the United States.
3.3 GROSS RECEIPTS REFERS TO THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY
RECEIVED, OR TO BE RECEIVED, BY CONCESSIONAIRE OR BY ANY
AGENT, EMPLOYEE, OR SUBCONTRACTOR FROM ALL SALES, WHETHER
FOR CASH OR CREDIT, WHETHER COLLECTED OR UNCOLLECTED,
MADE AS A RESULT OF THE RIGHTS GRANTED UNDER THE AGREEMENT;
PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT ANY SALES OR OTHER TAXES IMPOSED BY
LOCAL OR FEDERAL LAW WHICH ARE SEPARATELY STATED TO AND
PAID BY A PURCHASER OF ANY ITEM SOLD BY CONCESSIONAIRE OR
ANYONE ACTING BY OR ON BEHALF OF CONCESSIONAIRE FROM AN
AUTHORIZED SERVICE OR ACTIVITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND
DIRECTLY PAYABLE TO A TAXING AUTHORITY SHALL BE EXCLUDED
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OF ANY SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONCESSIONAIRE, THE SALE OF ANY
GOODS, FOOD, BEVERAGE, OR OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE RETURNED BY
THE PURCHASER AND ACCEPTED BY CONCESSIONAIRE EXCLUSIVE OF
ANY SALES TAX MAY BE DEDUCTED FROM GROSS RECEIPTS .
3.4 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, nothing herein shall be
interpreted to require any expenditure of City funds.
4. Termination.
4.1 Written Notice. City or Concessionaire may terminate this Agreement at any time
and for any reason by providing the other party with at least
4.2 Non-appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by the Fort Worth City Council in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder,
City will notify Concessionaire of such occurrence and this Agreement will terminate on the last
day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City
of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which
funds have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated early, Concessionaire will continue to provide City with services requested by City and
in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon termination of this
Agreement for any reason, Concessionaire will provide City with copies of all completed or
partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the event Concessionaire has
received access to City information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder,
Concessionaire will return all City provided information or data to City in a machine-readable
format or other format deemed acceptable to City.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Concessionaire hereby warrants to City that
Concessionaire has made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest
related to Concessionaire's services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest
arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Concessionaire hereby agrees immediately to make
full disclosure to City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Concessionaire, for itself and its officers, agents, and
employees, agrees that it will treat all information provided to it by City as confidential and will
not disclose any such information to a third-party without the prior written approval of City.
5.3 Public Information Act. Concessionaire acknowledges that City is a government
entity under the laws of the State of Texas and that as such all documents held or maintained by
City may be subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. In the event there is a
request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary, City will
promptly notify Concessionaire. It will be the responsibility of Concessionaire to submit to the
Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas 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.
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5.4 Unauthorized Access. Concessionaire must store and maintain City information in
a secure manner and will not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete, or otherwise
corrupt City information in any way. Concessionaire must notify the City immediately if the
security or integrity of any City information has been compromised or is believed to have been
compromised, in which event, Concessionaire will, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable
efforts to cooperate with City in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized
means and will fully cooperate with City to protect such City information from further unauthorized
disclosure.
6.Right to Audit. Concessionaire agrees that City will, until the expiration of three (3) years
after final payment under this Agreement or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said
three years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books,
documents, papers, and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of Concessionaire
involving transactions relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Concessionaire agrees that
City will have access during normal working hours to all necessary Concessionaire facilities and will be
provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions
of this section. City will give Concessionaire reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7.Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Concessionaire will
operate as an independent contractor as to all rights, privileges, and work performed under this Agreement
and not as an agent, representative, or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions
and provisions of this Agreement, Concessionaire will have the exclusive right to control the details of its
operations and activities and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents,
servants, employees, and subcontractors. Concessionaire acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat
superior will not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, and Concessionaire,
its officers, agents, employees, servants, contractors, and subcontractors. Concessionaire further agrees that
nothing herein will be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and
Concessionaire. It is further understood that City will in no way be considered a co-employer or a joint
employer of Concessionaire or any officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of
Concessionaire. Neither Concessionaire nor any officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or
subcontractors of Concessionaire will be entitled to any employment benefits from City. Concessionaire
will be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself and any of
its officers, agents, servants, employees, or contractors.
8.Liability and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY - CONCESSIONAIRE WILL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY
KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED
BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE, OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF CONCESSIONAIRE, ITS OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - CONCESSIONAIRE HEREBY
COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND CITY,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM
AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING
ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONCESSIONAIRE'S BUSINESS AND ANY
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RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS, MALFEASANCE, OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF CONCESSIONAIRE, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRSENTATIVES,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION Concessionaire agrees
to defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against City for
infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or similar property right
arising from use of software or documentation in accordance with this Agreement, it
being understood that this agreement to defend, settle, or pay will not apply if City modifies
or misuses the software and/or documentation. So long as Concessionaire bears the cost and
expense of payment for claims or actions against City pursuant to this section, Concessionaire
will have the right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations for
its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim; however, City will
have the right to fully participate in any and all such settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as
agrees to cooperate with Concessionaire in doing
so. In the event City, for whatever reason, assumes the responsibility for payment of costs
and expenses for any claim or action brought against City for infringement arising under this
Agreement, City will have the sole right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action
and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such
claim; however, Concessionaire will fully participate and cooperate with City in defense of
such claim or action. City agrees to give Concessionaire timely written notice of any such
claim or action, with copies of all papers City may receive relating thereto. Notwithstanding
will not eliminate
Concessionaire
documentation or any part thereof is held to infringe and the use thereof is enjoined or
restrained, or if as a result of a settlement or compromise such use is materially adversely
restricted, Concessionaire will, at its own expense: (a) procure for City the right to continue
to use the software and/or documentation; (b) modify the software and/or documentation to
make it non-infringing, provided that such modification does not materially adversely affect
City's authorized use of the software and/or documentation; (c) replace the software and
documentation with equally suitable, compatible, and functionally equivalent non-infringing
software and documentation at no additional charge to City; or (d) if none of the foregoing
alternatives is reasonably available to Concessionaire, terminate this Agreement and refund
any amounts paid to Concessionaire by City, subsequent to which termination City may seek
any and all remedies available to City under law.
9.Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assignment. Concessionaire will not assign or subcontract any of its duties,
obligations or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants
consent to an assignment, the assignee will execute a written agreement with City and
Concessionaire under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of
Concessionaire under this Agreement. Concessionaire will remain liable for all obligations of
Concessionaire under this Agreement prior to the effective date of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, the subcontractor will execute
a written agreement with Concessionaire referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor
agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Concessionaire under this Agreement as such
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duties and obligations may apply. Concessionaire must provide City with a fully executed copy of
any such subcontract.
10.Insurance. Concessionaire 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 Concessionaire or its employees, agents,
or representatives in the course of providing s
will include any vehicle owned, hired, and non-owned.
(c) Workers Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas
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 through 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 with
respect to the contracted services.
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(b) must include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of t
limits of coverage must be provided to City. A minimum of t
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 Concessionaire has obtained all
required insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Concessionaire proceeding
with any work pursuant to this Agreement.
11.Compliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules, and Regulations. Concessionaire agrees
that, in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and that any work it produces in connection with this
Agreement will also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and
regulations. If City notifies Concessionaire of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations,
Concessionaire must immediately desist from and correct the violation.
12.Non-Discrimination Covenant. Concessionaire, for itself, its personal representatives,
assigns, contractors, subcontractors, and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein
exchanged, agrees that in the performance of Concessionaire will not
discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis
prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-
DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY CONCESSIONAIRE, ITS PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS
IN INTEREST, CONCESSIONAIRE AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO
INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
13.Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement will be
conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants, or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the
transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
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To CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Manager
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
same address
To CONCESSIONAIRE:
Gateway Park Concession LLC
Attn: Martha Ramirez, Owner
2833 Milan St.
Fort Worth, Texas 76112
Email: marthaperez127@gmail.com
Phone: 817-353-0497
14.Solicitation of Employees. Neither City nor Concessionaire will, during the term of this
Agreement and additionally for a period of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ,
whether as employee or independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other
during the term of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, this provision will not apply to an employee of either party who responds to a general solicitation
of advertisement of employment by either party.
15.Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that City does not waive or surrender
any of its governmental powers or immunities by execution of this Agreement.
16.No Waiver. The failure of City or Concessionaire to insist upon the performance of any
term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein does not constitute a waiver of
City's or Concessionaire
on any future occasion.
17.Governing Law / Venue. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this
Agreement, venue for such action will lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
18.Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be
affected or impaired.
19.Force Majeure. City and Concessionaire will exercise their best efforts to meet their
respective duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will not be held liable for any delay or
omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including,
but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the
public enemy; fires; strikes; lockouts; natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government
action or inaction; orders of government; material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority;
transportation problems; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency
of the United States or of any State; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other
similar cause not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose
uch obligation is
suspended during the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the
affected Party provides notice of the Force Majeure Event and an explanation as to how it prevents or
soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure
Event, with the reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion. The notice
required by this section must be addressed and delivered in accordance with Section 13 of this Agreement.
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20.Headings not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only, will not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope
of any provision of this Agreement.
21.Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party, and if desired its counsel,
have had an opportunity to review and revise this Agreement and that the normal rule of contract
construction to the effect that any ambiguities are resolved against the drafting party will not be employed
in the interpretation of this Agreement or any exhibits.
22.Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension
of this Agreement will be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument executed by
an authorized representative of each party.
23.Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each
counterpart will, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute
one and the same instrument.
24.Warranty of Services. Concessionaire warrants that its services will be of a high quality
and conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at
Concessionaire Concessionaire will either (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re-perform
the services in a manner that conforms with the warranty, or (b) refund any fees paid by City to
Concessionaire for the nonconforming services.
25.Immigration and Nationality Act. Concessionaire 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, Concessionaire will provide
City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs
work under this Agreement. Concessionaire must adhere to all federal and state laws and establish
appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Concessionaire employee
who is not legally eligible to perform such services. CONCESSIONAIRE WILL INDEMNIFY CITY
AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO
VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONCESSIONAIRE, CONCESSIONAIRE
EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR AGENTS. City, upon written notice to
Concessionaire, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision
by Concessionaire.
26.Ownership of Work Product. City will be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation that are created, published, displayed, or produced in
will be the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, and other proprietary
rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product will inure to the benefit of City from
the date of conception, creation, or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of expression
(whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product will be considered a "work-made-
for-hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. If and to the extent such Work
Product, or any part thereof, is not considered a "work-made-for-hire" within the meaning of the Copyright
Act of 1976, as amended, Concessionaire hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right, title, and
interest in and to the Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent, trademark,
trade secret, and all other proprietary rights therein that City may have or obtain, without further
consideration or instrument of transfer, free from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention
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thereto.
27.Signature Authority. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that they have
the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding
authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance, or other authorization of the entity. This
Agreement and any amendment hereto may be executed by any authorized representative of
Concessionaire. Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into
this Agreement or any amendment hereto.
28.Change in Company Name or Ownership. For the purpose of maintaining updated City
records, Concessionaire must
or address change. The president of Concessionaire or another authorized official must sign the notification.
A notification indicating changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting
legal documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, a copy
Failure to provide the specified documentation may adversely impact future invoice payments.
29.No Boycott of Israel. If Concessionaire has fewer than 10 employees or this
Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Concessionaire acknowledges that, in
accordance with Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a
contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
The terms ve the meanings ascribed to those terms in Chapter 2271 of
the Texas Government Code. To the extent that Chapter 2271 of the Government Code is applicable
to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement Concessionaire certifies that Concessionaire
provides written verification to the City that Concessionaire: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will
not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
30.Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies. If Concessionaire has fewer than 10
employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Concessionaire
acknowledges that, in accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited
from entering into a contract for goods or services 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. s
ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code. To the extent that Chapter 2274
of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement Concessionaire
certifies that Concessionaire Concessionaire:
(1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of
this Agreement.
31.Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries . If
Concessionaire has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section
does not apply. Concessionaire acknowledges that, in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services unless the
contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy,
guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will
not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The
,s ascribed to those
terms in Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the
Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement Concessionaire certifies
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that Concessionaire Concessionaire: (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.
32. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which
will be considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original
d and transmitted versions
(e.g. via pdf file, email, or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically
inserted via software such as Adobe Sign.
33. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement
between City and Concessionaire, including the assigns and successors in interest, 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 Agreement.
(signature page follows)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
City:
By: ___________________________
Name: Dana Burghdoff
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: ___________________________
Concessionaire:
By: ___________________________
Name: Martha Ramirez
Title: Owner
FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL PROCESSES:
Approval Recommended:
By: ______________________________
Name: Dave Lewis
Title: Director
Park & Recreation Department
By: ______________________________
Name: Kyle McClure
Title: Assistant Director
Park & Recreation Department
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By: ______________________________
Name: Trey Qualls
Title: 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: ______________________________
Name: Sharetta Goodwin
Title: District Superintendent
Park & Recreation Department
City Secretary:
By: ______________________________
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
03/05/2025
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT A-1
CITY-OWNED EQUIPMENT