HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-73 Resolution No. 18-73
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BTE VIDEO, INC. FOR TV
PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING AND VIDEO SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that
an exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best
interest of the city; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are
hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with BTE
Video, Inc. for TV production programming and video services, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David'J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 11, 2018
Adopted: July 11, 2018
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:•
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
AGREEMENT
TV Production Programming, Video Services
This Agreement is made and entered into this 11 day of July, 2018 by and between the CITY
of Elgin, Illinois("the CITY"), a municipal corporation(hereinafter referred to as the "CITY")and
BTE Video, Inc. incorporated in the state of Illinois and having a principal place of business at
10208 W. Dameier Road, Lena, IL 61048 (hereinafter referred to as "BTE").
ARTICLE I.DEFINITION."THIS CONTRACT"as used herein shall mean this Agreement and
all attachments hereto, including the "Video Programming Services Scope of Work," attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. BTE agrees to provide the goods and/or services
all in accordance with THIS CONTRACT.
ARTICLE II. SCOPE OF WORK. BTE shall provide video production services for twelve (12)
"Elgin Today" programs for July 2018 through June 2019, inclusive (one per month), and video
production services for the 2018 and 2019 Fourth of July Parades. The cost for such video
production services shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
CUMULATIVE
2018 2019 TOTAL
Episode Annual Episode Annual
Cost Cost
Monthly $3,224 $19,344 $3,321 $19,926
4th of July $2,954 $2,954 $3,043 $3,043
Total $22,298 $22,969 $45,267
The CITY shall make payments on a monthly basis within thirty (30) days of submission of
programs and receipt of an invoice as the programs are submitted.
ARTICLE III.DURATION. BTE shall commence the performance of THIS CONTRACT upon
receipt of a fully executed contract from the CITY. THIS CONTRACT shall terminate on July 31,
2019, unless terminated sooner in accordance with the terms and provisions of THIS
CONTRACT."
ARTICLE IV. TERMINATION. The following shall constitute events of default under THIS
CONTRACT: a)any material misrepresentation made by BTE to the CITY, b)any failure by BTE
to perform any of its obligations under THIS CONTRACT including, but not limited to, the
following: (i) failure to commence performance of THIS CONTRACT at the time specified in
THIS CONTRACT due to a reason or circumstance within BTE's reasonable control, (ii) failure
to perform THIS CONTRACT with sufficient personnel and equipment or with sufficient material
to ensure the completion of THIS CONTRACT within the specified time due to a reason or
circumstance within BTE's reasonable control, (iii) failure to perform THIS CONTRACT in a
manner satisfactory to the CITY, (iv) failure to promptly re-perform within 14 days of the services
that were rejected by the CITY as erroneous or unsatisfactory,(v)failure to comply with a material
term of THIS CONTRACT, including, but not limited to the Affirmative Action requirements,and
(vi) any other acts specifically and expressly stated in THIS CONTRACT as constituting a basis
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for termination for cause. The CITY may terminate THIS CONTRACT for its convenience upon
fourteen (14) days prior written notice.
ARTICLE V.DAMAGES. From any sums due to BTE for goods or services,the CITY may keep
for its own the whole or any part of the amount for expenses, losses and damages as determined
by the CITY in its sole discretion as may be incurred by the CITY as a consequence of procuring
goods or services as a result of any failure, omission or mistake of BTE in providing goods or
services as provided in THIS CONTRACT.
ARTICLE VI.GOVERNING LAWS AND ORDINANCES.This CONTRACT is made subject
to all the laws of the State of Illinois and the ordinances of the CITY and if any such clause herein
does not conform to such laws or ordinances, such clause shall be void (the remainder of the
contract shall not be affected) and the laws or ordinances shall be operative in lieu thereof. Venue
for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any rights arising out of or in connection
with this agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois.
ARTICLE VII. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. BTE shall not discriminate against any employee
or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, place
of birth, age or physical handicap which would not interfere with the efficient performance of the
job in question. BTE will take affirmative action to comply with the provisions of Elgin Municipal
Code Section 3.12.100 and will require any subcontractor to submit to the CITY a written
commitment to comply with those provisions. BTE will distribute copies of this commitment to
all persons who participate in recruitment, screening, referral and selection of job applicants and
prospective subcontractors. BTE agrees that the provisions of Chapter 3.12 of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, is hereby incorporated by reference, as if set out verbatim.
ARTICLE VIII. ASSIGNABILITY. BTE shall not assign, sell or transfer any interest in THIS
CONTRACT without prior written consent of the CITY.
ARTICLE IV. AMENDMENTS. There shall be no modification of the CONTRACT, except in
writing and executed with the same formalities of the original.
ARTICLE X. NOTICES. Any notice given under this CONTRACT shall be in writing and shall
be deemed to have been given when hand delivered or deposited in the U.S. mail, certified or
registered, return receipt requested, addressed, if to BTE, at the address set forth above to the
attention of the undersigned representative, and if to the CITY, to the attention of the CITY
Manager, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120 or to such other address and/or authorized
representatives as either party shall designate in writing to the other in the manner herein provided.
ARTICLE XI. INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by law, BTE agrees to and
shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CITY, its officers, employees, boards and
commissions from and against any and all claims, suits,judgments, costs, attorney's fees,damages
or any and all other relief or liability arising out of or resulting from or through or alleged to arise
out of any acts or negligent acts or omissions of BTE or BTE's officers, employees, agents or
subcontractors in the performance of this agreement, including but not limited to, all goods •
delivered or services or work performed hereunder. In the event of any action against the CITY,
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its officers,employees,agents,boards or commissions covered by the foregoing duty to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless, such action shall be defended by legal counsel of the CITY'S choosing.
The provisions of this Article shall survive any expiration and/or termination of this agreement.
ARTICLE XII. PUBLICITY. BTE may not use, in any form or medium, the name of the CITY
of Elgin for public advertising unless prior written permission is granted by the CITY.
ARTICLE XIII. APPROPRIATIONS. The fiscal year of the CITY is the 12 month period
ending December 31.The obligations of the CITY under any contract for any fiscal year are subject
to and contingent upon the appropriation of funds sufficient to discharge the obligations which
accrue in that fiscal year and authorization to spend such funds for the purposes of the contract. If,
for any fiscal year during the term of th'e CONTRACT, sufficient funds for the discharge of the
CITY'S obligations under the contract are not appropriated and authorized, then the CONTRACT
shall terminate as of the last day of the preceding fiscal year, or when such appropriated and
authorized funds are exhausted, whichever is later, without liability to the CITY for damages,
penalties or other charges on account of such termination.
ARTICLE XIV. NO AGENCY. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a joint
venture, partnership, employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto.
ARTICLE XV. CONFLICT. In the event of any conflict between the terms provided in any
attachments hereto and the body of this Agreement, the terms and provisions of this Agreement
shall control.
ARTICLE XVI. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This CONTRACT embodies the whole agreement
of the parties. There shall be no promises, terms, conditions or obligations other than those
contained therein; and this CONTRACT shall supersede all previous communications,
representations, or agreements, either verbal or written, between the parties.
ARTICLE XVII. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, it is expressly agreed and understood that in connection with the performance of this
Agreement, BTE shall comply with all applicable federal, state, city and other requirements of
law, including, but not limited to, any applicable requirements regarding prevailing wages,
minimum wage, workplace safety and legal status of employees. Without limiting the foregoing,
BTE hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the CITY that all of BTE's employees and/or
agents who will be providing products and/or services with respect to this Agreement shall be
legally authorized to work in the United States. BTE shall also, at its expense, secure all permits
and licenses, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices necessary and incident to the due and
lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or services to be provided for in this
Agreement. The CITY shall have the right to audit any records in the possession or control of
BTE to determine BTE's compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the CITY
proceeds with such an audit, BTE shall make available to the CITY BTE's relevant records at no
cost to the CITY. CITY shall pay any and all costs associated with any such audit.
ARTICLE XVIII. JURISDICTION. BTE hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of the
Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois for the enforcement of any rights, the resolution of any
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disputes and/or for the purposes of any lawsuit brought pursuant to this agreement or the subject
matter hereof; and the BTE agrees that service by first class U.S. mail to the entity and address
provided for herein shall constitute effective service. Both parties hereto waive any rights to a
jury
ARTICLE XIX.EXECUTION.This agreement may be executed in counterparts,each of which
shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. For the purposes
of executing this agreement,any signed copy of this agreement transmitted by fax machine or e-
mail shall be treated in all manners and respects as an original document. The signature of any
party on a copy of this agreement transmitted by fax machine or e-mail shall be considered for
these purposes as an original signature and shall have the same legal effect as an original signature.
Any such faxed or e-mailed copy of this agreement shall be considered to have the same binding
legal effect as an original document. At the request of either party any fax or e-mail copy of this
agreement shall be re-executed by the parties in an original form. No party to this agreement shall
raise the use of fax machine or e-mail as a defense to this agreement and shall forever waive such
defense.
The person signing this CONTRACT certifies that s/he has been authorized by BTE to commit
BTE contractually and has been authorized to execute THIS CONTRACT on its behalf.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereto set their hands the day and year first above
written.
BTE VIDEO,INC. C•
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TV PROGRAMMING PRODUCTION AND VIDEO
SERVICES SCOPE OF WORK
Monthly News/Magazine Interview Program: BTE shall provide all pre-production,production
and post-production activities for one (1) thirty minute program.
One-third of the program will be an interview-style program, with Elgin's mayor and a guest, if
desired. The topic of will be city-related, such as current or future capital improvements projects,
city events, departmental activities, new programs or issues.
Annual television coverage of Elgin's Fourth of July parade: BTE shall provide all pre-
production, production, and post-production activities necessary for the coverage of the parade in
its entirety.
GENERAL:
For all productions, BTE shall perform all services necessary for production. Production will
include topic development, research, script writing, coordination of talent, guest(s), and
location(s), appropriate lighting, topical video b-roll, creation and inclusion of graphic elements,
and editing for airing. BTE shall provide all equipment necessary for services, including but not
limited to a studio, retention and training of adequate personnel, and the procurement and/or
provision of all necessary production equipment.
BTE shall produce a video product ready to air. The product will be delivered in QuickTime format
via an electronic file sharing service mutually agreed upon by both the CITY and BTE.
All programming will be reviewed by the CITY, prior to filming and airing, to ensure adequate
quality and accuracy. Should the program be of substandard quality in the CITY's sole discretion,
the proposer will correct indicated problems. Any additional problems will be resolved by
conference with the City designee and the primary point of contact of BTE. BTE shall provide the
final product to the CITY within a reasonable time to be reviewed in the event of any possible
changes prior to airing.
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