HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-209 Resolution No. 99-209
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SPECIAL EVENT
COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE TALISMAN THEATRE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Ed Schock, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum, City
Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a
Special Event Cost Sharing Agreement on behalf of the City of
Elgin with the Talisman Theatre for Shakespeare in the Park to
be held on August 5 through 15, 1999, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference .
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 28 , 1999
Adopted: July 28, 1999
Vote : Yeas 5 Nays 0
Attest :
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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SPECIAL EVENT COST SHARING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this Qq, day
of July, 1999, by and between the CITY OF ELGIN, an Illinois
municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "City")
and TALISMAN THEATRE, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation
(hereinafter referred to as "Talisman Theatre" ) .
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Talisman Theatre is an Illinois
not-for-profit corporation located in Elgin, Kane County,
Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Talisman Theatre has proposed a special
event in the form of a Shakespeare Play for August, 1999, to
be conducted at the Wing Park Bandshell (hereinafter referred
to as the "Subject Special Event" ) ; and
WHEREAS, Elgin Municipal Code Section 13 . 25 . 020A
requires special events to be sponsored and conducted by
not-for-profit corporations or associations or by public
bodies; and
WHEREAS, Talisman Theatre has requested that the
City share the cost of the Subject Special Event; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Subject
Special Event will attract additional interest in the Elgin
area and will assist in promoting further quality programs for
the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has further determined
that it is in the best interests of the City to share in the
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costs of the Subject Special Event with Talisman Theatre in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this cost sharing
agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule
municipality as defined in Article VII Section 6a of the 1970
Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, a home rule unit may exercise any power and
perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the
mutual promises and undertakings contained in this agreement,
and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties
hereto agree as follows :
1 . That the foregoing recitals are hereby
incorporated into this agreement in their entirety.
2 . That the City and Talisman Theatre hereby agree
to share the cost of the proposed Shakespeare Play on August
5, 6, 7, & 8 and August 12, 13, 14 & 15, 1999 . The Subject
Special Event will be located at the Wing Park Bandshell and
shall be conducted between the hours of 8 : 00 p.m. and 11 : 00
p.m. on August 5, 6, 7, & 8 and August 12 , '13 , 14 , & 15, 1999 .
The City' s only cost for the subject special event shall be
$2, 700 to be applied to Police Security and Parks and
Recreation services for the eight day event it being agreed
and understood that Talisman Theatre shall be responsible and
pay all other costs associated with the subject special event .
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3 . That Talisman Theatre shall be responsible for
applying for and obtaining a special event permit as provided
for under Elgin Municipal Code Chapter 13 .25 . Notwithstanding
the City' s cost sharing of the Subject Special Event, the
parties hereto understand and agree that Talisman Theatre
shall be solely responsible for conducting the Subject Special
Event and for all costs associated with the Subject Special
Event including but not limited to the fees and costs
identified in Elgin Municipal Code Chapter 13 . 25 entitled
"Special Events in Public Places" . Additionally,
notwithstanding the City' s cost sharing of the Subject Special
Event, Talisman Theatre agrees that pursuant to this agreement
and pursuant to the provisions of Elgin Municipal Code Section
13 .25 . 090, that Talisman Theatre shall be strictly liable for
the acts of its agents, volunteers, officers and employees and
that Talisman Theatre to the fullest extent permitted by law
shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents and employees from any claims, suits or liability
whatsoever including, but not limited to, any court costs or
reasonable attorney' s fees arising out of or in any way
connected with the Subject Special Event or any acts or
omissions of Talisman Theatre, its agents, volunteers,
officers or employees . Talisman Theatre shall also provide,
without cost to the City, the insurance required pursuant to
Elgin Municipal Code Section 13 . 25 . 070 naming the City as a
primary, non-contributory coinsured with limits of not less
than $500 , 000 per occurrence and excess coverage of not less
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than $5, 000, 000 covering general liability including personal
injury and property damage.
4 . That in consideration of Talisman Theatre being
solely responsible for conducting the Subject Special Event
and for all, costs associated with the Subject Special Event as
provided herein, the parties understand and agree that
Talisman Theatre shall be entitled to retain any income
received from the subject special event .
5 . That in conjunction with the special event
permit application Talisman Theatre shall submit to the City a
security plan to be approved by the Chief of Police with an
acknowledgement that any changes to the security plan must be
submitted to the Chief of Police in writing five (5) business
days before the event . Such security plan shall include a
system of badges, plastic bracelets or other such approved
device so as to identify persons 21 years of age or older
authorized to purchase and consume alcohol . The parties
hereto shall each provide for the payment of the cost as
determined by the City of the direct and reasonable costs
incurred by the City to provide additional police, and Parks
and Recreation Dept . services for the special event, provided,
however, the City of Elgins share of such costs shall not
exceed $2 , 700 . Talisman Theatre shall provide payment to City
within thirty (30) days of written demand for payment by
City. Such estimated cost shall be determined in the sole
discretion of the City. The number of police officers and the
duration of the special police detail for the special event
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shall be determined by the Chief of Police . Such security
plan shall also include Talisman Theatre providing at its sole
cost one private security staff at the subject special event
during non-performance hours during the weeks of August 5
through 15, 1999 .
6 . That Booker' s Backyard as part of Talisman
Theatre at its sole cost shall apply for and obtain a Class I
liquor license . Booker' s Backyard as part of Talisman Theatre
shall be the vendor under such Class I license which shall
actually conduct and be responsible for all liquor sales.
Booker' s Backyard as part of Talisman Theatre shall also
provide, without cost to the City, the dram shop insurance
required pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 13 . 25 . 080
naming the City as a co-insured with limits of not less than
$1, 000, 000 with such proof of insurance stating that it shall
not be terminated or suspended without at least thirty (30)
days prior written notice to the City.
7 . That Talisman Theatre at its sole cost shall
apply for and obtain all necessary permits, including
amplifier permits, for any entertainment to be conducted in
conjunction with the special event . Any entertainment and use
of amplifiers shall be in compliance with all applicable
regulations.
8 . That Talisman Theatre at its sole cost shall be
responsible for providing all toilets and other sanitary
facilities, necessary electrical power and litter facilities,
litter control and clean-up.
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9 . That nothing contained in this agreement shall
be construed to relieve Talisman Theatre, its officers, agents
or employees, as well as any other participants in the Subject
Special Event from complying with all applicable laws and
regulations of the City, State and the United States,
including but not limited to obtaining any other permits or
approvals as required by law.
10 . That this agreement shall not be deemed or
construed to create an employment, joint venture, partnership
or other agency relationship between the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have
executed this agreement on the date and year first written
above.
CITY OF ELGIN TALISMAN THEATRE
BY / _4( BY
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July 8, 1999
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joyce A. Parker, City Manager
SUBJECT: Special Event Agreement with the Talisman Theatre
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and
members of the City Council with information to consider
entering into a cost sharing agreement with the Talisman
Theatre for Shakespeare in the Park scheduled for August 5 -
15, 1999 .
BACKGROUND
Representatives from the Talisman Theatre have submitted a
City of Elgin Special Event Application to hold Shakespeare
rft. in the Park at the Wing Park Bandshell on August 5, 6, 7, 8
and August 12, 13 , 14 , and 15, 1999 . Talisman Theatre is a
non-profit professional theatre company committed to produc-
ing classic plays and original works which have classic
qualities, a theatre that produces magical, extraordinary
effects . An event budget is attached. Staff from Parks and
Recreation have met with the Talisman Theatre to review event
logistics and budget .
Talisman has relocated, moving from Chicago to Elgin, and is
in the midst of its first year of production here . They hope
to produce, with the City' s cooperation, an annual Shake-
speare Festival that will generate regional attention and
draw thousands of people to Elgin. To help offset the high
cost that is involved in a production of this magnitude, the
Talisman Theatre is requesting permission to be allowed to
sell beer and wine at this event . Without the revenues
generated through the sale of beer and wine, Talisman Theatre
feels it will be very difficult to cover the expenses of the
event .
The Cultural Arts Commission awarded Talisman Theatre $25, 000
to help sponsor the event costs .
The following are the main elements of an agreement between
the City and Talisman Theatre.
Special Event Agreement with the Talisman Theatre
July 8, 1999
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ro- 1 . Talisman Theatre and the City shall share the
costs to provide a police officer for event security.
Security will need to be provided during event hours:
August 5, 6, 7, 8, and August 12, 13, 14, & 15, 8 : 00
p.m. - 11 : 00 p.m. The costs for the police service
for the City of Elgin will not exceed $1, 260 . Talisman
Theatre will cover security costs estimated at
$15, 000 . 00 for non-performance hours.
2 . The Parks and Recreation Department will provide
barricades, fencing, and assistance with parking at a
cost not to exceed $1, 400 during the event . There will
be no charge to the Talisman Theatre for this service .
3 . Talisman Theatre shall be given permission to sell beer
and wine in conjunction with CSP Enterprises. A liquor
license and Dram Shop insurance will be provided by CSP
Enterprises naming the City as an additional insured
with limits of not less than $1, 000, 000 . Additionally,
the City will approve an ordinance amendment in Munici-
pal Code 12 . 08 . 010 to give approval to Talisman Theatre
to sell beer and wine in Wing Park during event hours .
4 . The Talisman Theatre will provide insurance naming the
City as a primary, non-contributing co-insured with
excess coverage of not less than $5, 000, 000 cover-
ing general liability, including personal injury and
property damage. A liquor license and Dram Shop Insur-
ance will be provided by CSP Enterprises naming the City
as an additional insured with limits of not less than
$1, 000, 000 .
Additional pending permits and permission will be required as
follows :
Insurance: Dram Shop Insurance and General Liability
Insurance .
Liquor License : Class I special event liquor license
must be obtained by Talisman Theatre and CSP
Enterprises.
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
Talisman Theatre, CSP Enterprises, and Elgin Cultural Arts
Commission.
Special Event Agreement with the Talisman Theatre
July 8 , 1999
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r4..„ FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost of providing Police security and Parks and Recrea-
tion services for the eight-day event are estimated at
$2, 660 . depending on regular or overtime status of assigned
personnel. The Talisman Theatre will cover additional securi-
ty costs of $15, 000 . Sufficient funding is available for the
expenditures in the 1999 Police budget, account number
010-2308-731. 01-02, ($1, 260) , and the Parks and Recreation
expenditures in the Special Event budget account number
010-5011-762 . 01-04 ($1, 400) .
LEGAL IMPACT
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Financial participation by the City estimated at $2, 700
and allow an ordinance amendment to Municipal Code
12 . 08 . 010 to give Talisman Theatre approval to sell
beer and wine in Wing Park during event hours .
2 . No financial participation by the City with Talisman
Theatre assuming 100% of the event costs, however,
"' approve an ordinance amendment to the Municipal
Code 12 . 08 . 010 to give Talisman Theatre approval to
sell beer and wine in Wing Park during event hours.
3 . No financial assistance from the City. No ordinance
amendment to Municipal Code 12 . 08 . 010 to give Talisman
Theatre approval to sell beer and wine in Wing Park
during event hours.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Mayor and members of the City Council
approve Option 1 to give $2, 660 in financial participation
and approve an ordinance amendment to Municipal Code
12 . 08 . 010 to allow Talisman Theatre to sell beer and wine in
Wing Park during event hours .
R- •ectfully submit d,
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J.yce A Parker
City Manager
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Preliminary Budget- Shakespeare in the Park 1999 (Twelfth Night)
, Actors $9,600
Stage Manager $2,250
ASM/Sound Operator $1,575
Fringe $2,174
Technical Director - - $1,500
Equity Bond $1,000
Director $2,000
Producer- $2,000
Assoc. Producer $1,500
Set Design $1,200 •
Lighting Design $1,200
Costume Design _ $1,000
Special effects $1,200
Sound Design $800
Graphic Design $1,500 •
Set Construction $1,500
Costume Construction $1,500
Running Crew -$3,000
Properties Construction _$850
Total Personnel Salaries & Fees $37,349
Costumes $2,500
Costume Maintenance $240
Scenery _ $3,000
Drops $800
Lighting, generators, rental etc. $15,000
Sound- studio time, materials $200
Technical Contingency $1,500
Truck Rental, Hauling $800
Reh. Rent, Hse Mgmt&Ticketing services $5,306
Additional rehearsal rental _ $300
Dressing & Production trailers $5,400
Production Materials, Services $35,046
Advertising $11,994
PR Fee $2,500
Programs •
$1,500
Invitations $800
General Piece postage 20000 $3,000
General piece printing $1,800
Printing pstrs, 20000 pstcd, 10000 flyer $2,025
Postage 20,000 $3,000
Lobby/Street Display, Hot Tix $1,000
Photography $800
Reception $500
Total Marketing $28,919
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Insurance $800
Security after hours $15,000
Portable Restrooms $5,000
Total Safety& Security $20,800
Total Production Costs - $122,115
Income
Admissions, average ticket price $15 $32,400
Concessions, Retail Sales $9,000
Benefits $9,286
Grants $35,000
Sponsorships - $31,429 •
Individual Contibutions $5,000
Total Income $122,115
- % Earned Income 33.90%