HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-155 Resolution No. 94-155
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ARTS
EDUCATION/OUTREACH FOR A PERFORMANCE FOR THE
ELGIN FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that it hereby authorizes Richard B. Helwig, City
Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, to execute an
agreement with the University of Iowa Arts Education/Outreach
for a performance by Double Reed Ensemble for the Elgin Fine
Arts Festival, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: June 8,. 1994
Adopted: June 8, 1994
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
This agreement is entered into this 18th day of April,
1994, by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois, a municipal cor-
poration (hereafter referred to as "City" ) , and "Double Reed Ensem-
ble" sponsored by University of Iowa Arts Education/Outreach, a
performing group (hereafter referred to as "Double Reed Ensem-
ble" ) .
Now therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises and cov-
enants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowl-
edged, the parties hereto agree as follows :
1 . "Double Reed Ensemble" shall provide a performance of a
concert at the Elgin Fine Arts Festival, located on the south lawn
ofHemmens Auditorium in Elgin, Illinois on August 27, 1994, begin-
ning at 4 :00 pm. The performance will be approximately 50 ninutes
in duration.
2 . "Double Reed Ensemble" shall assume and pay all transpor-
tation costs, including, but not limited to air fare and ground
transportation, to and from the performance location.
3 . Ticket prices shall be free.
4 . City shall pay to "Double Reed Ensemble" the sum of $400
immediately following the performance on August 27th. Such sum
shall constitute full payment.
5 . This Agreement shall not constitute nor be construed as an
employment, joint venture or partnership agreement between the par-
ties hereto.
6 . "Double Reed Ensemble" shall not conduct any marketing,
promotional or other activities related to the event without prior
written agreement from the Hemmens Program Coordinator.
7 . In the event of sickness or of accident to artist, or if a
performance is prevented, rendered impossible or infeasible by any
act or regulation of any public authority or bureau, civil tumult,
strike, epidemic, interruption in or delay of transportation servic-
es, war conditions or emergencies or any cause beyond the control
of artist, it is understood and agreed that there shall be no claim
for damages by performer against City.
8 . "Double Reed Ensemble" represents and warrants that all
performing fees and costs shall be paid by the artist, including,
but not limited to, all applicable royalty fees and union dues .
9 . Each provision of this agreement shall be considered sever-
able, and if any of the provisions contained herein are determined
to be void, illegal or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, the
remainder of this agreement shall be valid and enforceable, and
shall remain in full force and effect.
10. This agreement shall be subject to and governed by the
laws of the state of Illinois .
CITY OF ELGIN,
a municipal corporation
By
City Manager
Attest:
City Clerk
Corporation or Artist
By -1
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