HomeMy WebLinkAboutMountain View Productions 4th of July Special Event Agreement -2000 04 17CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
4TH OF JULY SPECIAL EVENT AGREEMENT
THIS 4TH OF JULY SPECIAL EVENTS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into as of the ~_ day of ~ , 2000, by and between the CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida M nicipal Corporation, and MOUNTAIN VIEW
PRODUCTIONS, INC., a Florida Corporation ("Contractor") and ROTARY CLUB OF
WINTER SPRINGS ("Rotary").
WTTNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City of Winter Springs desires to hold a 4th of July special event for the
benefit of the public for purposes of celebrating independence day on July 4, 2000 at Central Winds
Park, which is located and owned by the City of Winter Springs; and
WHEREAS, Contractor desires to contract with City to provide Special Event development,
creative design, and all necessary production support for the Special Event, as provided in this
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Rotary desires to contract with City to provide assistance in operating the
Special Event as more particularly described herein.; and
WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge and desire that the Special Event shall also benefit
the rotary charities sponsored by The Rotary Club of Winter Springs; and
WHEREAS, Contractor and Rotary represent and warrant to City that they have the
personnel, tools, materials, and experience to provide the services as provided herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the provisions contained in this Agreement, and
other good and valuable consideration in which the parties acknowledge has been received, the
parties agree as follows:
1.0 Incorporation of Recitals: The foregoing recitals are true and correct and by this reference
are fully incorporated into this Agreement.
2.0 General Provisions:
2.1 Definitions.
a) "Agreement" or "Contract" shall mean this Agreement between City,
Contractor, and Rotary regarding the Special Event services stated herein.
b) "Advertise" shall mean the act of publicly announcing or calling attention to
the Special Event and shall include, but not be limited to, the distribution of
handbills or mass mailings, the use of outdoor advertising and
announcements by billboard, poster, radio, television, or newspapers.
c} "City Manager" shall mean the City Manager of the City of Winter Springs,
Florida, or his designee.
d) "Effective Date" shall be the date on which the last signatory hereto shall
execute this Agreement, and it shall be the date on which this Agreement
shall go into effect. The Agreement shall not be effective against any party
until said date.
e) "Public Records" is as described in Section 119.011(1), Florida Statutes.
f) "City" shall mean the City of Winter Springs, a Florida Municipal
Corporation and its employees, agents, and contractors.
g) "Contractor" shall mean Mountain View Productions, Inc., a Florida
Corporation and its employees, agents, and contractors.
h) "Rotary" shall mean the Rotary Club of Winter Springs and
its employees, agents, contractors, and volunteers.
i) "Special Event" shall mean the outdoor 4th of July special event approved
by City and held at Central Winds Park on July 4, 2000 or soon thereafter if
said event is canceled as provided in paragraph 13.0 of this Agreement. The
special event shall be planned, promoted, managed and operated by
Contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
j) "Central Winds Park" shall mean the park owned and operated by the City
which is located within the City of Winter Springs on State Road 434 and
adjacent to the Winter Springs High School and Lake Jessup.
2.2 Engagement. City hereby engages Contractor and Contractor agrees to perform the
services outlined in this Agreement for the compensation stated in paragraph 5.2 of this
Agreement. City hereby engages Rotary and Rotary agrees to perform the services outlined
in this Agreement for the compensation paid by Contractor as stated in paragraph 5.1 of this
Agreement. No prior or present agreements or representations regarding the Special Event
shall be binding upon any of the parties hereto unless incorporated in this Agreement.
3.0 Contractor Scope of Services. Contractor agrees to perform the following services:
3.1 Fireworks. Contractor shall provide a complete fireworks production produced by
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"Fireworks by Santore", or another duly qualified pyrotechnic fireworks producer
acceptable to City Manager, to provide a fireworks display during the Special Event. The
fireworks production shall include an original musical score
3.2 Special Event. Contractor shall Advertise, produce, plan, promote, manage, and
operate the Special Event in cooperation with the City. In furtherance thereof, Contractor
agrees to keep the City Manager fully informed of its plan to promote, manage, and operate
the Special Event so that City can reasonably satisfy its obligations under this Agreement
and reasonably address issues of public health, safety, and welfare related to the Special
Event.
3.3 Food and Beverage. Contractor agrees to provide all food and beverage concessions
for the Special Event, except for food and beverage concessions at the concession building
located in the center of the baseball complex at Central Winds Park which will be provided
by City. Contractor shall retain all fees and commissions from the concessions provided by
Contractor. Alcoholic beverages shall be limited to beer and wine, if provided.
3.4 Sponsorship; Vendors; Event Fees. Unless otherwise provided in this
Agreement or agreed to in a separate writing, Contractor shall retain the sole right
to all sponsorships and paid fees for the Special Event. Notwithstanding, Contractor
agrees to submit the names of any and all proposed sponsors and vendors of the
Special Event, and a description of the products/services to be sold at the Special
Event, to the City Manager for approval. The City reserves the unconditional right
to approve all of said sponsors, vendors, and products of the Special Event.
Contractor acknowledges that the Special Event is intended to be a traditional family
oriented event and that all sponsors, vendors, and products of the Special Event shall
promote, and be consistent with, this family oriented theme.
3.5 Staging; Other Production Materials. Contractor shall provide all staging and
production materials necessary to produce a high quality Special Event including, but not
limited to, professional audio system with delay stack, staging and stage lighting, golf carts,
radios, tents, and catering for staff.
3.6 Professional Main Stage Entertainment. Contractor shall provide
professional main stage entertainment during the Special Event (e.g. Groove
Logic/Swingerhead).
3.7 City Special Event Policy. Contractor agrees to comply with the City's written
Special Event Policy deemed applicable to the Special Event by the City Manager.
3.8 Permits. Contractor shall obtain all local, state, and federal permits necessary
to hold the Special Event. City shall waive all City permit fees for the Special Event.
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4.0 Rotary Scope of Services. Rotary agrees to perform the following services:
4.1 Parking Control. Rotary agrees to assist the City in parking control at the
Special Event, as directed by the City Manager.
4.2 Clean-up. Rotary agrees to assist the City in cleaning up Central Winds
Park after the Special Event, including the collection and removal of trash and debris
and other clean-up duties assigned and directed by the City Manager.
4.3 Set-Up. Rotary agrees to assist Contractor and the City in setting up
facilities for the Special Event. Set-up shall begin at 9:00 a.m. on the day prior to the
Special Event, unless otherwise directed by the City Manager.
4.4 Entertainment. Rotary agrees to provide voluntary family-oriented
entertainment at no cost to the City beginning at 3:00 p.m. on July 4, 2000 and
continuing until the initiation of the fireworks show on the same day.
5.0 Compensation; Expenses.
5.1 To The Rotary Club of Winter Springs. Contractor agrees to pay Rotary Twelve
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($12,000.00). Unless otherwise provided in paragraph 13.0
of this Agreement, full payment shall be presented by Contractor to Rotary Club during the
evening of the Special Event.
5.2 To Contractor. Contractor's sole compensation from City shall be Twenty
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) for all services rendered by Contractor under
this Agreement. City shall pay Contractor said amount in three (3) installment payments as
follows:
(a) Upon all the parties fully executing this Agreement, City shall pay Contractor a non-
refundable first installment in the amount of Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00).
(b) On or before May 4, 2000, City shall pay Contractor the second installment in the
amount of Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00).
(c) On or before June 4, 2000, City shall pay Contractor the third installment in the
amount of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00).
5.3 To City. Within ten (10) days of the conclusion of the Special Event,
Rotary shall pay City Two Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($2,000.00) to defray the
City's cost of providing the Special Event.
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5.4 Contractor and Rotary Expenses. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement,
Contractor and Rotary shall pay all costs and expenses necessary for Contractor and Rotary
to satisfy their respective obligations under this Agreement. If Contractor and/or Rotary
causes any damage to Central Winds Park, the party causing the damage agrees to reimburse
the City for any out-of-pocket expense the City may incur as a result of such damage.
5.5 City Expenses. City shall provide the following services and facilities for the
Special Event: (1) Central Winds Park on the day of the Special Event and the
preceding day for set-up purposes; (2) all necessary power at Central Winds Park to
include: three phase 300 amp; single phase 100 amp power drop at the main stage
location; additiona120 amp services as needed (Each of the main drops must be
isolated for use on the Special Event and set-up days); (3) rest room facilities; (4)
lighting of Central Winds Park and surrounding area; (5) City fire and police services
as deemed reasonably necessary by the City Manager; (6) dressing rooms; (7) clean
up of Central Winds Park and surrounding area; (8) parking and parking
coordination; and (9) repair of damage incurred to Central Winds Park caused by
unforseen weather conditions.
6.0 Due Diligence. Contractor and Rotary acknowledge that each party has investigated
prior to the execution of this Agreement and satisfied itself as to the conditions affecting the
services required hereunder, the availability of materials and labor, the cost thereof, the
requirements to obtain necessary insurance, permits, professional entertainment, fireworks,
and the steps necessary to complete the services within the time set forth herein. The
Contractor and Rotary warrant unto the City that each party has the competence and abilities
to carefully, professionally, and faithfully complete their respective services under this
Agreement in the manner and within the time limits proscribed herein. The Contractor and
Rotary will perform their respective services under this Agreement with due and reasonable
diligence consistent with sound professional and labor practices.
7.0 Miscellaneous:
7.1 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
7.2 Non-Business Day. In the event that any period of time as set forth in this
Agreement expires or any date herein occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday or other
non-business day, then such date shall automatically extend to 5:00 p.m. on the next
subsequent business day, excluding the day the Special Event will be held pursuant
to this Agreement.
7.3 No Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred.
7.4 Third Party Rights. This Agreement is not a third party beneficiary contract and
shall not in any respect whatsoever create any rights on behalf of any party not
expressly a party to this Agreement.
7.5 Further Assurances. From and after the execution of this Agreement, each of the
parties hereto shall fully cooperate with each other and perform any further act(s)
and execute and deliver any further documents which may be necessary or desirable
in order to carry out the purposes and intentions of this Agreement.
7.6 Legal Representation. The parties acknowledge that Anthony A. Garganese,
Esquire, and Amari & Theriac, P.A., and the other attorneys therein, have acted as
counsel for City in connection with this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein, and has not given legal advice to any party hereto other than
City.
7.7 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, void, or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless remain in full force and
effect, unless the absence of the invalid, void or unenforceable provision or
provisions causes this Agreement to fail in its essential purposes.
7.8 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The parties further agree that in any
dispute between them relating to this Agreement, exclusive jurisdiction shall be in
the trial courts located in Seminole County, Florida, any objections as to jurisdiction
or venue in such courts being expressly waived.
7.9 Attorney's Fees. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in
connection with this Agreement between the parties hereto, the prevailing party in
such litigation or controversy shall be entitled to recover from the other party or
parties all reasonable attorney's fees and paralegal fees, expenses and suit costs,
including those associated with any appellate or post judgment collection
proceedings.
7.10 Non-Waiver. No delay or failure by either party to exercise any right under this
Agreement, and no partial or single exercise of that right, shall constitute a waiver
of that or any other right, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
7.11 Notices. Any notice, request, instruction, or other document to be given as part of
this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given under the following
circumstances: when delivered in person; or three (3) business days after being
deposited in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered; or the
next business day after being deposited with a recognized overnight mail or courier
delivery service; or when transmitted by facsimile or telecopy transmission, with
receipt acknowledged upon transmission; and addressed as follows (or to such other
person or at such other address, of which any party hereto shall have given written
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notice as provided herein):
To City of Winter Springs: Ron Mclemore, City Manager
1126 East S.R. 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
PH: (407) 327-5957
FAX: (407) 327-4753
To Contractor: Mountain View Productions, Inc.
Vince Silanskas, President
812 Meadow Park Drive
Clermont, Florida 34711
PH: (352) 394-7669
FAX: (407) 656-6396
To Rotary: Rotary Club of Winter Springs
William F. Geisler, President
PO Box 195235
Winter Springs, Florida 32719-5235
7.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed and delivered, shall be an original; but such counterparts
shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.
7.13 Public Record. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document,
computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other
writing of the Contractor and/or Rotary related, directly or indirectly, to this
Agreement, shall be deemed to be a Public Record whether in the possession or
control of the City, Contractor or Rotary. Said record, document, computerized
information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of the
Contractor and/or Rotary is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes, and may not be destroyed without the specific written approval of the City.
Upon request by the City, the Contractor and/or Rotary shall promptly supply copies
of said public records to the City. All books, cards, registers, receipts, documents,
and other papers in connection with this Agreement shall during normal business
hours of Contractor and/or Rotary be open and freely exhibited to the City for the
purpose of examination and/or audit.
7.14 Interpretation. The City, Contractor, and Rotary have participated in the drafting
of all parts of this Agreement. As a result, it is the intent of the parties that no
portion of this Agreement shall be interpreted more harshly against either of the
parties as the drafter.
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7.15 Independent Contractor. Contractor and Rotary shall be considered independent
contractors under this Agreement.
8.0 Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated Agreement between
the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or Agreements, either oral
or written, and all such matters shall be deemed merged into this Agreement.
9.0 Sovereign Immunity. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver
of the City's right to sovereign immunity under Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other
limitations imposed on the City's potential liability under state or federal law.
10.0 General Liability Insurance. For all services performed hereunder, the Contractor shall
pwchase and maintain, at its own expense, such general liability inswance, food and liquor
liability insurance, fireworks liability inswance and automobile liability insurance to cover
claims for damages because of bodily injury or death of any person or property damage
arising in any way out of the services performed by Contractor under this Agreement.
Rotary shall pwchase and maintain, at its own expense, such general liability inswance and
automobile liability inswance (if automobile insurance is deemed applicable and necessary
by the City Manager) to cover claims for damages because of bodily injury or death of any
person or property damage arising in any way out of the services performed by Rotary under
this Agreement The inswance shall have minimwn limits of coverage of $1,000,000.00 per
occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury liability, property damage liability, and
food and liquor liability. This shall include, but not be limited to, automobile liability of
owned vehicles, hired and non-owned vehicles, and employee non-ownership. All inswance
coverage shall be with inswer(s) approved by the City Manager and licensed by the State of
Florida to engage in the business of writing of insurance. The City shall be named on the
foregoing inswance policies as "additional inswed." The Contractor and Rotary shall cause
its inswance carriers to furnish inswance certificates and endorsements specifying the types
and amounts of coverage in effect pursuant hereto, the expiration dates of such policies, and
a statement that no insurance under such policies will be canceled without thirty (30) days
prior written notice to the City in compliance with other provisions of this Agreement. If
the City has any objection to the coverage afforded by or other provision of the inswance
required to be pwchased and maintained by the Contractor and/or Rotary in accordance with
this paragraph on the basis of its not complying with the Agreement, the City shall notify the
Contractor and/or Rotary in writing thereof within thirty (30) days of the date of delivery of
such certificates and endorsements to the City. For all services performed pwsuant to this
Agreement and during the Special Event, the Contractor and Rotary shall continuously
maintain such insurance in the amounts, type, and quality as required by this paragraph.
11.0 Indemnification and Hold Harmless. To the fullest extent permitted by law, both
Contractor and Rotary agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its employees,
officers, and attorneys from and against all claims, losses, damages, personal injuries
(including but not limited to death), or liability (including reasonable attorney's fees through
any and all administrative, trial, post judgment and appellate proceedings), directly or
indirectly arising from the negligent acts, errors, omissions, intentional or otherwise, arising
out of or resulting from their own: (i) performance of services pursuant to this Agreement;
(ii) failure to properly train employees under their control or direction; and (iii) failure to
remit any local, state, and federal taxes due by them as a result of the Special Event.
The indemnification provided above shall obligate the indemnifying party to defend at its
own expense or to provide for such defense, at the sole option of the City, as the case may
be, of any and all claims of liability and all suits and actions of every name and description
that may be brought against the City or its employees, officers, and attorneys which may
result from the indemnifying party's services under this Agreement whether the services be
performed by the indemnifying party or anyone directly or indirectly employed or hired by
them. In all events the City shall be permitted to choose legal counsel of its sole choice, the
fees for which shall be subject to and included with this indemnification provided herein,
as long as said fees are reasonable.
12.0 Standard of Care. In performing its services hereunder, the Contractor and Rotary shall
use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar circumstances by
reputable members of their respective professions practicing in the same or similar locality.
13.0 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated under the following conditions:
13.1 By City. By written notice to Contractor and Rotary, the City shall have the
right to cancel the Special Event and this Agreement at any time, without penalty,
under the following conditions:
A. If the Special Event is canceled on or before June 3, 2000, all fees paid by the
City to Contractor, except the non-refundable $5,000.00 first installment, shall be
refunded to the City within five (5) business days. In this event, Contractor shall not
be required to pay Rotary as provided in paragraph 5.1 of this Agreement.
B. If the Special Event is canceled on or between June 4, 2000 and June 19, 2000,
Contractor shall retain all fees paid by the City to Contractor under this Agreement.
However, in this event, Contractor agrees to reschedule and produce a special event,
as required under this Agreement, at no additional cost to the City. Further,
Contractor agrees to pay Rotary Six Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($6,000.00) on
July 4, 2000 and an additional Six Thousand on the date of the rescheduled special
event. The rescheduled special event must occur no later than October 1, 2000. If
the special event is not rescheduled by this date, Contractor, Rotary, and City shall
be released of any and all obligations under this Agreement.
C. If the Special Event is canceled on or after June 20, 2000, but on or before July
1, 2000, Contractor shall retain all fees paid by the City to Contractor under this
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Agreement. However, in this event, Contractor agrees to reschedule and produce a
special event, as required under this Agreement, for an additional cost of Seven
Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($7,500.00) or the City can choose to
have Contractor reschedule and produce a fireworks with audio production only
event at no additional cost. In addition, Contractor shall pay Rotary Six Thousand
and No/100 ($6,000.00) on July 4, 2000 and an additional Six Thousand and No/100
Dollars ($6,000.00) on the date of the rescheduled special event. The rescheduled
special event must occw no later than October 1, 2000. If the special event is not
rescheduled by this date, Contractor, Rotary, and City shall be released of any and
all obligations under this Agreement.
D. If the Special Event is canceled on or after July 1, 2000, but on or before July
4, 2000, Contractor shall retain all fees paid by the City to Contractor under this
Agreement. However, in this event, Contractor agrees to reschedule and produce a
special event, as required under this Agreement, for an additional cost of Eleven
Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($11,500.00) or the City can choose to
have Contractor reschedule and produce a fireworks with audio production only
event at an additional cost of Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00). In
addition, Contractor shall pay Rotary Six Thousand and No/100 ($6,000.00) on July
4, 2000 and an additional Six Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($6,000.00) on the date
of the rescheduled special event. The rescheduled special event must occw no later
than October 1, 2000. If the special event is not rescheduled by this date, Contractor,
Rotary, and City shall be released of any and all obligations under this Agreement.
13.2 By Contractor. By written notice to City and Rotary, the Contractor may
cancel this Agreement at any time. However, upon termination, the Contractor shall
fully reimburse the City all monies paid by City under this Agreement.
13.3 By Rotary. By written notice to City and Contractor, Rotary may cancel their
obligations under this Agreement at any time. However, if Rotary terminates their
obligations under this Agreement, Rotary shall forfeit any and all right to
compensation under this Agreement. Upon termination by Rotary, City shall have
the right to designate another charitable organization to receive the compensation
due Rotary under this Agreement by providing written notice to Contractor.
14.0 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from the effective date until the full completion
and satisfaction of the terms and conditions of this Agreement by all parties or the
termination of this Agreement pursuant to paragraph 13.0. Except that the indemnification
provision contained in paragraph 11.0 shall remain in full force and effect for any claims,
losses, damages, personal injuries, or liability which may occur under this Agreement.
15.0 Contractor's Signatory. Each undersigned person executing this Agreement on behalf
of Contractor or Rotary hereby represent and warrant that he/she has the full authority to sign
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the Agreement on behalf of the party he/she is signing and to fully bind the party they are
signing on behalf to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year
written above.
CITY: CONTRACTOR:
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA: MOUNTAIN VIEW P DUCTIONS, INC.
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Ron Mclemore, City Manager Vince Silanskas, President
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ROTARY:
ROTARY CLUB OF WINTER SPRINGS:
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