HomeMy WebLinkAbout064719 - General - Contract - B.A.S.S. Events, LLCCSC No. 64719
TRUST FUND EVENT SUPPORT CONTR.ACT
2025 BASSMASTER CLASSIC
This TRUST FUND EVENT SUPPORT CONTRACT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a home-rule municipality
organized under the laws of the State of Texas; FORT WORTH CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU, d/b/a VISIT FORT WORTH ("VFW"), a TeXas non-profit corporation;
and B.A.S.S. Events, LLC (`BASS"), a Delaware limited liability company.
RECITALS
The City, VFW, and BASS (collectively, "Parties") agree that the following statements
are true and correct and constitute the basis upon which the Parties have entered into this
Agreement:
A. Since 1968, BASS, which is recognized as the worldwide authority on bass fishing,
has been dedicated to enhancing the sport of bass fishing by advocating for access, conservation,
and youth fishing.
B. BASS sanctions and governs multiple bass fishing events throughout the United
States on an annual basis, and the process for deciding where to hold a sanctioned event is highly
competitive and takes into account many factors, including, but not limited to, venue requirements
that include a large arena, expo center, and a boat service yard; healthy bass fishery; airport with
significant lift; market area history of supporting fishing; competition schedule; travel
requirements for competitors and officials; weather conditions; and BASS's overall business goals.
C. The Bassmaster Classic, which is one of BASS's sanctioned events, is an annual,
three-day event that is recognized around the world as fishing's world championship.
D. The Bassmaster Classic delivers substantial economic benefits to its host cities by
way of thousands of attendees and hotel room nights, along with media coverage through major
platforms such as ESPN 2, ESPN Classic, Bassmaster.com, Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times
magazines, and Bassmaster Social Media Channels.
E. VFW is a Texas non-profit corporation that is organized for the exclusive purpose
of promoting the public interest in the City of Fort Worth, TeXas, and its metropolitan area.
F. VFW, through an agreement with the City, has been tasked with providing focused
sports marketing for the City to further enhance the impact of sports tourism on the Fort Worth
area by attracting new investments, expanding the vision of marketing Fort Worth nationally,
creating an increased focus on community events and a vision for venue support and expansion,
and building a larger community-wide focus on sports marketing.
G. After conducting a highly competitive, multi-state, site-selection process pursuant
to an application by the City (in collaboration with VFW) to evaluate the proper site to conduct
OFFICIAL RECORD
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the Bassmaster Classic, BASS selected the City of Fort Worth for its 2025 Bassmaster Classic
("Event"), which is not held more than one time in Texas or an adjoining state in any year.
H. The Event will take place over three days, from March 21-23, 2025, and include 52
of the world's best anglers competing for a$1 million purse. Live weigh-ins will occur at Dickies
Arena, along with expo events at the Fort Worth Convention Center ("FWCC"), both of which
are located in Fort Worth.
I. VFW and BASS entered into a Host Agreement for the Event setting forth certain
obligations of each Party that are necessary to prepare for and conduct the Event in Fort Worth,
including obligations related to the events trust fund, host fee, rental facilities credits and other
financial obligations.
J. Chapter 478 of the Texas Government Code, as amended (as it may be amended
from time to time) ("Act"), authorizes the EDT to establish the Major Events Reimbursement
Program ("Fund") for this Event. Funds deposited into the Fund may be used by the City to fulfill
its obligations under an event support contract, as defined in the Act, governing the Event. This
Agreement is intended to serve as such event support contract.
K. The EDT has analyzed the incremental increase in certain sales and use, hotel
occupancy, and mixed beverage tax receipts to be collected by or on behalf of the City and the
State of Texas directly attributable to the preparation for and presentation of the Event and related
activities.
L. Based on its analysis, the EDT, by letter to the City dated November 20, 2024, has
determined that it will deposit $1,640,241.00 of State funds into the Fund if matched by
$262,439.00 in remittances by or on behalf of the City, for a total Fund amount of $1,902,680.00.
As an endorsing municipality under the Act, the City has or will remit $262,439.00 into the Fund.
M. The Act provides that the money in the Fund may be used for the payment of costs
relating to the preparations necessary for conducting the event and costs of conducting the event
("Permissible Uses").
N. The obligations of the Parties under the Agreement are set forth in the Host
Agreement and Section 5 of this Agreement, which the Parties agree, without limitation, are
necessary for the City to provide incremental services necessary for the Event as well as other
costs necessary for the City and VFW to host the Event and for BASS to conduct the Event.
O. Pursuant to Resolution No. 3513-08-2007 adopted on August 14, 2007, the City
Council of the City has authorized the City Manager to negotiate agreements that promote major
sporting or athletic events benefitting the City and secured, in part, on account of the Fund and the
provisions of the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises, undertakings and mutual
covenants of the parties set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
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AGREEMENT
1. RECITALS.
The Parties agree that the recitals set forth above in this Agreement are true and correct,
and the representations, covenants and recitations set forth therein are made a part hereof for all
purposes.
2. TERM.
This Agreement is effective as of November 20, 2024, and remains in full force and effect
until the later of (i) December 31, 2025 or (ii) the date as of which all Funds have been disbursed
in accordance with the Act and with this Agreement, unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement.
3. APPLICATION FOR EVENT TRUST FUND DISBURSEMENT.
The City, as the endorsing municipality, has previously applied to the EDT for the creation
of a Fund for the Event under the provisions of the Act.
4. TRUST FUND DEPOSIT.
In consideration of BASS's selection of Fort Worth as the sole site for the Event, the City,
as the endorsing municipality, will remit $262,439.00 into the Fund, as set forth in the November
20, 2024 letter that was issued by the EDT estimating the incremental increase in tax revenue under
the Act as a result of the Event and setting forth the contribution to the Fund by the City ("City
Remittance"). The City Remittance is intended to trigger the State of TeXas contribution to the
Fund under the terms of the Act. The City Remittance plus the contributions by the State of Texas
to the Fund in accordance with the Act shall be referred to herein as the "Total Fund Amount".
5. GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES.
(a) BASS.
(i) BASS is obligated to hold and conduct the Event at the FWCC and Dickies
Arena and the surrounding area from March 21, 2025 through March 23, 2025 pursuant to
the obligations, terms, and conditions of the Host Agreement. BASS agrees that the
covenants and promises made in this Agreement are consistent with the obligations of the
Host Agreement and are necessary to prepare for and conduct the Event, which include,
among other things, the following:
(1) The rental cost of Dickies Arena is $600,000 of which VFW agrees
to pay $300,000 of the rental fee. BASS will be responsible for the
other $300,000 and any overages.
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(b) VFW.
(i) VFW agrees that it will perform its obligations set out in the Host
Agreement, which include, among other things, the following:
(1) Host Fee of $500,000.
(2) The rental cost of Dickies Arena is $600,000 of which VFW agrees
to pay $300,000 of the rental fee. BASS will be responsible for the
other $300,000 and any overages.
(2) The rental cost of the Fort Worth Convention Center is $218,050.
(c) C�.
(i) The City is obligated to host the Event.
(ii) The Parties also recognize that VFW and BASS have the requisite
experience, qualifications, structure and mechanisms in place to properly and
adequately perform the functions necessary to prepare for and conduct the Event
(that is, VFW has the experience necessary to conduct tourism opportunities in Fort
Worth, Texas, and BASS has the experience necessary to conduct fishing
tournaments). In addition to hosting the Event, the City's obligation under this
Agreement is to pay VFW and BASS, from the amounts received by the City in the
Fund, for the necessary, reasonable, and actual expenses required to prepare for and
conduct the Event as a means to reimburse VFW and BASS to help cover the costs
of the Event in areas of which the City lacks expertise. These expenses may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Advertising and marketing promotions of the Events, including
television and radio broadcast, published media, website, social
media, billboards, vinyl graphics, street banners, signage, window
clings, display banners, super bus advertising, promotional signage,
printing and production costs;
(2) Trophies distributed at the;
(3) Rental cost of facilities for the Event; including rental deposits,
facility rental and internal billing;
(4) Rental cost of equipment for the Event; including but not limited to,
heavy equipment rental, television equipment rental for production,
generators„ communication radios, temporary lighting;
(5) Decorator and the rental of furnishings for the Event;
(6) Security and emergency medical technician/Medic services;
(7) Staff hired or contracted specifically for the Event;
(8) Directional signage;
(9) Event insurance;
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(10) Credentials;
(11) Production costs, including staging, rigging, sound, and lighting,
including freight and shipping of production items;
(12) Food provided on-site to Event participants or other personnel
necessary to conduct the event;
(13) Costs attributed to inclement weather occurring immediately before,
during, or after the Event;
(14) Transportation for event participants, sponsors and staff;
(15) Travel expenses, including lodging, automobile mileage, rental car,
and commercial airfare for event participants, staff, volunteers,
coordinators, production crew or other similar person directly
related to the conduct of the event, provided that said individual does
not reside in the events market area;
(16) Photographer, videographer, webcaster;
(17) Data and telecommunication services provided at the facilities for
the event;
(18) Additional electrical services provided at facilities for the event,
(19) Freight costs for shipping event related items to the event site; and
(20) Rental of temporary structures such as office trailers, bathroom
trailers, portalets.
(iv) The City is responsible for distributing the Total Fund Amount to reimburse
VFW and BASS for the expenses set forth in Section 5 as follows:
(1) If, after the EDT approves the actual attendance figures for the
Event, there is no reduction in disbursements from the Fund for the Event
(see TeXas Government Code Section 480.0203 and Rule 184.30 of the
Texas Administrative Code), then reimbursement from the Fund will be
paid as follows:
A. First, to VFW to reimburse VFW for its full Host Fee;
B. Second, to BASS to reimburse BASS for its obligation to
pay $300,000.00 in rental for the Dickies Arena, consistent
with the Host Agreement and this Agreement;
C. Third, to VFW to reimburse it for the rental credits set forth
above in Section 5(b) in an amount up to $518,050;
D. Any additional funds available for reimbursement to be used
for allowable expenses incurred by BASS.
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(2) If the EDT reduces disbursements from the Fund to an amount
between 55% to 74.99% of the full disbursement as a result of the Event not
meeting set attendance goals (see Texas Government Code Section
480.0203 and Rule 184.30 of the TeXas Administrative Code), then
Reimbursement from the Fund will be paid as follows:
A. First, to VFW to reimburse it for the full Host Fee and rental
credits set forth above in Section 5(b) in an amount up to
$100,000.00.
B. Second, $300,000 to BASS for the rental of Dickie's Arena
as set forth above.
C. Lastly, all remaining amounts in the Fund, if any, to VFW to
reimburse VFW for any additional actual costs incurred by
it consistent with this Agreement and the Events Trust Fund
Agreement.
(3) If the EDT reduces disbursements from the Fund to an amount
between 0% to 54.99% of the full disbursement as a result of the Event not
meeting set attendance goals (see Texas Government Code Section
480.0203 and Rule 184.30 of the TeXas Administrative Code), then
Reimbursement from the Fund will be paid as follows:
A. First, $300,000 to BASS for the rental of Dickie's Arena as
set forth above.
B. Second, $300,000 to VFW for the rental of Dickie's Arena
as set forth above.
C. Lastly, all remaining amounts in the Fund, if any, to VFW to
reimburse VFW for the rental of the Fort Worth Convention
Center and any additional actual costs incurred by it
consistent with this Agreement and the Host Agreement.
(v) VFW and BASS must provide invoices to the City for eXpenses incurred for
the Event. VFW and BASS must provide any supporting expense documentation
as required by the City or as requested by the EDT to the full satisfaction of both
the City and the EDT for the Event. The City will make payment(s) to VFW and
BASS, as applicable, within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of such payment
from the EDT in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The City will be
responsible for dealing with the EDT with respect to disbursements from the Fund
and distributing the Total Fund Amount in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.
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(vi) Any payments to VFW and BASS as set forth in this Agreement are limited
to the maximum amount available from and approved for eventual distribution from
the Fund established for the Event and must be eligible for payment by the Act.
Under no circumstances will the City be obligated to VFW or BASS for more than
that maximum sum when, and if, received from the Fund for the Event. VFW and
BASS will not seek, and will not be entitled to, payment from the City for any costs
not distributed by the EDT from the Fund established for the Event.
6. COMMITMENT OF VFW.
Not later than five (5) business days after moneys in the Fund have been distributed in
accordance with Section 5 above, VFW will pay the City an amount equal to the City Remittance.
7. DOCUMENTATION.
(a) VFW and BASS will cooperate with the City in documenting costs incurred by
VFW and BASS for the Event to evidence the Permissible Uses.
(b) VFW and BASS hereby certify and warrant that all documentation submitted to the
City fully and accurately represent the actual costs incurred by VFW and BASS in hosting,
preparing, and conducting the Event and is consistent with the Permissible Uses under the Act.
VFW and BASS are liable to the City for any damages resulting from a breach of this section. This
section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
8. NON-EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.
Except as otherwise provided herein, no remedy herein conferred or reserved is intended
to be exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies, and each and every such remedy is
cumulative and in addition to every such remedy given under this Agreement or now or hereafter
existing at law or in equity or by statute. It is expressly agreed that the remedy at law for breach
by a party of its obligations hereunder may be inadequate in view of the complexities and
uncertainties in measuring the actual damages which would be sustained by reason of either party's
failure to comply fully with each of such obligations. Accordingly, the obligations of each party
hereunder are expressly made enforceable by specific performance. If it becomes necessary for
any party to this Agreement to bring suit to enforce or interpret the provisions hereof, the prevailing
party to such suit shall be entitled to its reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and costs.
9. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE.
The City may terminate this Agreement if either VFW or BASS fails to comply with any
term, provision, or covenant of this Agreement in any material respect. If an event of default
occurs, City will give written notice that describes the default in reasonable detaiL The defaulting
party must cure such default within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving notice from City,
unless otherwise agreed to in writing. If the Event is cancelled for any reason, then this Agreement
will terminate immediately and the City will not be held responsible or liable far its obligations
hereunder.
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10. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under
present or future laws, the legality, validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this
Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and this Agreement shall be liberally construed so as to
carry out the intent of the parties to it.
11. NOTICES.
Any notice, request or other communication required or permitted to be given under this
Agreement shall be given in writing by delivering it against receipt for it, by depositing it with an
overnight delivery service or by depositing it in a receptacle maintained by the United States Postal
Service, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the
respective parties at the addresses shown herein (and if so given, shall be deemed given when
mailed). Notice sent by any other manner shall be effective upon actual receipt by the party to be
notified. Actual notice, however and from whomever given or received, shall always be effective
when received. Any party's address for notice may be changed at any time and from time to time,
but only after thirty (30) days' advance written notice to the other parties and shall be the most
recent address furnished in writing by one party to the other parties. The giving of notice by one
party which is not expressly required by this Agreement will not obligate that party to give any
future notice.
City:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Director, Public Events Dept.
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
B.A.S.S., LLC:
B.A.S.S., LLC
Attn: Eric Lopez,
3500 Blue Lake Drive, Ste. 330
Birmingham, AL 35243
with copies to:
the City Manager and
the City Attorney
at the same address
VFW:
Visit Fort Worth
Attn: Bob Jameson
1201 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, TeXas 76102
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12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS.
This 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; provided, however, that any future Charter or ordinance amendment shall not be
deemed to modify, amend, or negate any provision of this Agreement.
13. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS.
It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or surrender
any of its governmental powers or immunities.
14. NO WAIVER.
The failure of any party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
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 occasion.
15. VENUE AND CHOICE OF LAW.
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.
16. NO THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS.
The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the Parties,
and any lawful assign or successor of VFW or BASS, and are not intended to create any rights,
contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
17. FORCE MAJEURE.
It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties to this Agreement that if the
performance of any obligations hereunder is delayed by reason of war, civil commotion, acts of
God, inclement weather, or other circumstances which are reasonably beyond the control of the
party obligated or permitted under the terms of this Agreement to do or perform the same,
regardless of whether any such circumstance is similar to any of those enumerated or not, the party
so obligated or permitted shall be excused from doing or performing the same during such period
of delay, so that the time period applicable to such performance will be extended for a period of
time equal to the period such party was delayed.
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18. INTERPRETATION.
In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither more strongly
for or against any party, regardless of the actual drafter of this Agreement.
19. CAPTIONS.
Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall
not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
20. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents incorporated
herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties, and any
lawful assign and successor of VFW and BASS, 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.
21. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if
all of the parties had signed the same document. Such executions may be transmitted to the other
party by digital scan or facsimile and such scanned or facsimile execution shall have the full force
and effect of an original signature. All fully executed counterparts, whether original executions or
scanned or facsimile executions or a combination, shall be construed together and shall constitute
one and the same agreement.
22. AMENDMENT.
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.
23. INDEMNIFICATION AND RELEASE.
(a) BASS AND VFW COVENANT AND AGREE TO AND DO HEREBY
INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND, AT THEIR 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, OR SUITS OF ANY HIND OR NATURE,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY OR MONETARY LOSS,
OR OTHER HARM FOR WHICH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES IS SOUGHT, OF
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WHATSOEVER HIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING
OUT OF, IN CONNECTION WITH, OR RESULTING FROM ANY REPRESENTATIONS
OR MISREPRESENTATIONS BY BASS OR VFW, RESPECTIVELY, AND THEIR
RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS,
PARTNERS, AND REPRESENTATIVES IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION,
PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED PERFORMANCE, OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS
AGREEMENT.
(b) IF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING IS BROUGHT BY OR AGAINST THE
CITY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH LIABILITY OR CLAIM, BASS OR VFW,
AS APPLICABLE, ON NOTICE FROM CITY, MUST DEFEND SUCH ACTION OR
PROCEEDING, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, BY OR THROUGH ATTORNEYS
REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO CITY.
(c) 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 WILL 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 WILL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
(d) This section will survive the eXpiration or termination of this Agreement.
24. AUDIT.
BASS and VFW agree that City and its internal auditor will have the right to audit, which
includes, but is not limited to, the right to complete access to and the right to eXamine, the financial
and business records of BASS and VFW that relate to the documentation provided to the City
pursuant to this Agreement, including, but not limited to, all necessary books, papers, documents,
records, and personnel, (collectively "Records") in order to determine compliance with this
Agreement. BASS and VFW must make all Records available to City at 200 Texas Street, Fort
Worth, TeXas or at another location in City acceptable to both parties within thirty (30) calendar
days after notice by City and will otherwise cooperate fully with City during any audit.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this section survives the eXpiration or earlier
termination of this Agreement.
25. ASSIGNMENT.
Neither party hereto shall assign or transfer its interest herein without prior written consent
of the other party, and any attempted assignment or transfer of all or any part hereof without such
prior written consent shall be void. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
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26. AUTHORIZATION.
By executing this Agreement, VFW and BASS's agents affirm that each is authorized to
execute this Agreement and that all representations made herein with regard to VFW's and BASS's
identity, address, and legal status (corporation, partnership, individual, dba, etc.) are true and
correct.
27. 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.
EXECUTED to be EFFECTIVE as of the date set forth Section 2 of this Agreement:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
B.A.S.S, LLC,
an Delaware limited liability company
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William Johnson
Assistant City Manager
Date: a5''a312025
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Assistant City Attarney
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Jannette Goodall
City Secretary
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Eric Lopez
Director of Event Operations
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FORT WORTH CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU, d/b/a Visit Fort Worth
a Texas non-profit corporation
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Robert Jameson
CEO
Date: ���f 0312025
�FFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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CITY OF FORT WORTH USE ONLY
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.
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Andrea Wright
Assistant Public Events Director
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City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: B.A.S.S. EVENTS, LLC
Subject of the Agreement: 2025 BASSMASTER CLASSIC TRUST FUND EVENT SUPPORT
CONTRACT
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