HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-261 Resolution No. 06-261
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
THE CHILDREN'S THEATRE OF ELGIN
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that
Olufemi Folarin,City Manager,and Dolonna Mecum,City Clerk,be and are hereby authorized and
directed to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the
Children's Theatre of Elgin for productions of"The Jungle Book" on October 26, 27, 28 and 29,
2006 and "Pocahontas" on April 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2007, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: October 25, 2006
Adopted: October 25, 2006
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ZSTfI- day
of c T 0 6 EA, 2006, by and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois,
a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "City") ,
and CHILDREN' S THEATRE OF ELGIN, a not-for-profit corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois
(hereinafter referred to as the "Service Provider") .
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it would serve a
beneficial public purpose to enter into an agreement with the
Service Provider for the Service Provider to provide certain
contract services as described in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Service Provider represents that it has the
necessary expertise and experience to furnish the Subject Services
upon the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and
covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby
mutually acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1 . The Service Provider shall provide all of the services
pursuant to the terms and conditions and on the dates and times as
described in the document entitled Children' s Theatre of Elgin -
Scope of Services for 2006 Purchase of Service Agreement, attached
hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof (such services including
the terms, conditions, dates and times are hereinafter referred to
as the "Subject Services") . In the event of any conflict between
the provisions of this agreement and the provisions in Exhibit A,
the provisions of this agreement shall control. The Service
Provider represents and warrants that the Service Provider has the
skills and knowledge necessary to conduct the Subject Services
provided for in Exhibit A and that the Subject Services set forth
in Exhibit A are integral parts of this agreement and may not be
modified, amended or altered except by a written amendment to this
agreement agreed to and executed by both parties hereto.
2 . The Service Provider shall address all inquiries and
requests made pursuant to this agreement to the Hemmens Cultural
Center Supervisor.
3. In connection with the Subject Services to be performed
on other than City properties, the Service Provider warrants and
agrees to maintain all facilities and equipment used in the
performing of the Subject Services in a clean, sanitary and safe
condition and free from defects of every kind whatsoever. Service
Provider agrees and warrants that the Service Provider will
periodically inspect all of such facilities and equipment for such
purposes. Service Provider also warrants that the Service Provider
and the Service Provider' s facilities and equipment used in the
performing of the Subject Services are not now, nor shall be during
the term of this agreement in violation of any health, building,
fire or zoning code or regulation or other applicable requirements
of law. In connection with the Subject Services on properties
owned or controlled by the City, Service Provider agrees and
warrants to use, and to cause persons participating in the Subject
Services to use, through proper supervision and control, all
facilities with due care, and to report all defects in or damage to
any such facilities, and the cause thereof, if known, immediately
to the Hemmens Cultural Center Supervisor.
4 . The City shall reimburse the Service Provider for the
Subject Services under this agreement a total amount not to exceed
Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($15, 200) . Such payment by the
City to the Service Provider shall be made as outlined in Paragraph
3 of Exhibit "A".
5 . The Service Provider shall apply the monies to be paid by
the City to the Service Provider pursuant to the proceeding
paragraph hereof solely to offset the rental expenses of The
Hemmens Cultural Center associated with the Subject Services to be
provided by the Service Provider pursuant to this agreement as
outlined in Paragraphs 2 an 3 of Exhibit "A".
6. The Service Provider shall complete, maintain and submit
to the Hemmens Cultural Center Supervisor any and all records,
reports and forms relating to the Subject Services in this
agreement as requested by the City. Without limiting the
foregoing, the parties further agree as follows :
A. The Service Provider shall provide a budget to
the City which shall reflect the projected
distribution of funds received from the City
pursuant to this agreement during the term of
this agreement. The budget shall be submitted
to the Hemmens Cultural Center Supervisor prior
to any payment by the City.
B. Service Provider shall provide to the Hemmens
Cultural Center Supervisor financial statements
of the organization' s total operations. These
statements shall be submitted on or before July
31 and December 31, 2006.
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C. The City has the right to review all accounting
records of the Service Provider related to the
use of the monies to be paid by the City to the
Service Provider pursuant to this agreement
upon 72 hours advance notice from the City to
the Service Provider.
D. The Service Provider shall have an audit
performed on its financial statements for the
year ending December 31, 2006. Such audit
shall be performed by an independent certified
public accountant recognized in good standing
by the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants and licensed in the State of
Illinois. The Service Provider shall provide
the City with two copies of the said audited
financial statement along with the management
letter and any other correspondence related to
internal control matters on or before July 15,
2007 . Such statements shall be submitted to
the Hemmens Cultural Center Supervisor at The
Hemmens Cultural Center, 150 Dexter Court,
Elgin, Illinois 60120-5555.
7 . In the event this agreement is terminated, or in the
event the Subject Services for which the City funds provided herein
are to be applied are discontinued, or the Service Provider ceases
its operations prior to December 31, 2006, the Service Provider
shall refund to the City on a prorated per diem basis the funds
paid hereunder for the portion of the year remaining after any such
termination or for the portion of the year the Subject Services
were not conducted.
8 . Service Provider agrees and warrants that the Service
Provider has procured all licenses, permits or like permission
required by law to conduct or engage in the Subject Services
provided for in this agreement, and that the Service Provider will
procure all additional licenses, permits or like permission
hereinafter required by law during the term of this agreement, and
that the Service Provider will keep same in full force and effect
during the term of this agreement. Service Provider shall perform
the Subject Services with due care and in compliance with all
applicable legal requirements.
9. The City of Elgin shall be recognized as a sponsor of the
Service Provider and shall receive the benefits of sponsorship
consistent with the level of support provided in this agreement.
At a minimum, the City' s support shall be acknowledged on all print
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materials promoting the Service Provider' s organization, press
releases, radio advertising, web page information and event
program(s) through the following mandatory funding identification
statement: "Funding for the organization is provided in part
through the City of Elgin" . Three samples of this acknowledgement
shall be provided to the City. A logo provided by the City to the
Service Provider shall be used for this purpose.
10. In all printed materials in which a City seal or logo is
deemed appropriate, approval by the Public Information Officer of
the City is required prior to printing.
11 . The term of this agreement shall commence from the date
of the execution hereof and continue through May 31, 2007 .
12 . This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a
partnership, joint venture, employment or other agency relationship
between the parties hereto. The relationship of the Service
Provider to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of
an independent contractor. The Service Provider and the Service
Provider' s officers, employees and agents are not employees of the
City and are not entitled to any benefits or insurance provided to
employees of the City.
13 . If either party violates or breaches any term of this
agreement, such violation or breach shall deemed to constitute a
default, and the other party has the right to seek administrative
contractual or legal remedies as may be suitable to the violation
or breach; and, in addition, if either party by reason of any
default, fails to, within fifteen (15) days after notice thereof by
the other party, comply with the conditions of the agreement, the
other party may terminate this agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, or anything else to the contrary in this agreement, no
action shall be commenced by the Service Provider against the City
for monetary damages. In the event any legal action is brought by
either party for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the
other party to this agreement, the prevailing party in such action
shall not be entitled to recover attorney' s fees .
14 . Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the City may
terminate this agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days prior
written notice to the Service Provider. In the event this
agreement is so terminated, the Service Provider shall be paid for
services actually performed, and reimbursable expenses actually
incurred prior to termination, except that reimbursement shall not
in any event exceed the total amount set forth under paragraph 4
above. Additionally, in the event this agreement is so terminated,
the Service Provider shall immediately cease the expenditure of any
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funds paid to the Service Provider by the City and shall refund to
the City any unearned or unexpended funds.
15. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Service Provider
agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its
officers, employees, agents, boards and commissions from and
against any and all claims, suits, judgments, costs, attorney' s
fees, damages or other relief, including but not limited to
worker' s compensation claims, in any way resulting from or arising
out of negligent actions or omissions of the Service Provider in
connection herewith, including negligence or omissions or agents of
the Service Provider arising out of the performance of this
agreement and/or the Subject Services. In the event of any action
against the City, 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 paragraph shall
survive any expiration and/or termination of this agreement.
5a_ To the fullest extent permitted by law, the city agree
to inde •ify and hold harmless the Service Provider [excl ng
attorney' s --es] , its officers, employees, agents, bo- •s and
commissions fr• and against any and all claims, suit judgments,
costs, damages or ether relief, including but of limited to
worker' s compensation -ims, in any way resu 'ng from or arising
out of negligent actions o omissions of t. - city or its agents in
connection with the performance of is agreement, including
negligence or omissions of agent the city arising out of the
performance of this agreement - •/or se subject services . In the
event of any action again - the Service 'rovider, its officers,
employees, agents, boa or commissions cov- ed by the foregoing
duty to indemnify - d hold harmless, the Servi - Provider shall
provide prompt - - : timely notice to the City of any s. _ action and
such ac os shall be defended by legal counsel of - - City' s
choosin. _ _ - - -- _ _ _ . The provisions o this
par_ ; aph shall survive any expiration and/or termination of t
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16. The Service Provider shall provide, pay for and maintain
in effect, during the term of this agreement, comprehensive
automobile liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned and
hired motor vehicles used in connection with the Subject Services
with limits of not less than $500, 000 per occurrence for damages to
persons or property. The Service Provider shall also provide, pay
for and maintain in effect, during the term of this agreement,
worker' s compensation insurance in amounts required under the laws
of the State of Illinois. At the request of the City the Service
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Provider shall provide to the City certificates of insurance
regarding the insurance required in this paragraph.
17 . No official, director, officer, agent or employee of the
City shall be charged personally or held contractually liable under
any term or provision of this Agreement or because of their
execution, approval or attempted execution of this Agreement.
18 . In all hiring or employment made possible or resulting
from this Agreement, there shall be no discrimination against any
employee or applicant for employment because of sex, age, race,
color, creed, national origin, marital status, of the presence of
any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona
fide occupational qualification, and this requirement shall apply
to, but not be limited to, the following: employment advertising,
layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation
and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
19. No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination
in receipt of the benefit of any services or activities made
possible by or resulting from this Agreement on the grounds of sex,
race, color, creed, national origin, age except minimum age and
retirement provisions, marital status or the presence of any
sensory, mental or physical handicap. Any violation of this
provision shall be considered a violation of a material provision
of this Agreement and shall be grounds for cancellation,
termination or suspension, in whole or in part, of the Agreement by
the City.
20. The parties intend and agreed that, if any paragraph,
sub-paragraph, phrase, clause or other provision of this Agreement,
or any portion thereof, shall be held to be void or otherwise
unenforceable, all other portions of this Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect.
21 . This Agreement and its exhibits constitutes the entire
Agreement of the parties on the subject matter hereof and may not
be changed, modified, discharged or extended except by written
amendment duly executed by the parties. Each party agrees that no
representations or warranties shall be binding upon the other party
unless expressed in writing herein or in a duly executed amendment
hereof.
22 . This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in, and
shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Illinois . Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the
enforcement of any rights pursuant to this agreement shall be in
the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois .
23 . The Service Provider certifies hereby that it is not
barred from bidding on a public contact as a result of a violation
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of 720 ILCS 5/33E et seq. or any similar state or federal statute
regarding bid rigging.
24 . As a condition of this contract, the Service Provider
shall have written sexual harassment policies that include, at a
minimum, the following information:
A. the illegality of sexual harassment;
B. the definition of sexual harassment under state and
federal law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. Service Provider' s internal complaint process, which
process shall include a procedure whereby complainants
may circumvent the individual subject of the complaint,
and which shall also include a description of penalties;
E. the legal recourse, investigative and complaint process
available through the Illinois Department of Human
Rights, and the Illinois Human Rights Commission;
F. directions on how to contact the department and
commission;
G. protection against retaliation as provided by Section
6-101 of the Human Rights Act.
A copy of the policies must be provided to the Department
of Human Rights upon request (775 ILCS 5/2-105) .
25. All notices, reports and documents required under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed by First Class
Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows :
As to the City: As to Service Provider.:
CAI 1-4Wt05 VItti„t E(yrw
City of Elgin -If 5vs avf(c'I,
150 Dexter Court I UO S t+ vt • VI -I Li /(H-J
Elgin, IL 60120-5555 kr; 42c (c ) xl
Attention: Butch Wilhelmi
Hemmens Cultural Center Supervisor
With a copy to:
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5555
26. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be
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a joint and collective work product of the City and the Service
Provider and, as such, this agreement shall not be construed
against the other party, as the otherwise purported drafter of
same, by any court of competent jurisdiction in order to resolve
any inconsistency, ambiguity, vagueness or conflict, if any, of the
terms and provisions contained herein.
27 . This agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto
and their respective successors and permitted assigns . This
agreement and the obligations herein may not be assigned by the
Service Provider without the express written consent of the City
which consent may be withheld at the sole discretion of the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have entered into executed
this agreement on the date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal (SERVICE PROVIDER)
corporation
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By By -
City anager • (Icktv.c CAtt c 3'
Attest:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
1. Service Provider hereby agrees to present the production of:
"The Jungle Book" on October 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2006; and
"Pocahontas" on April 12, 13, 14, and 15, 2007 (hereinafter
referred to as "Productions") as specifically provided for
herein.
2 . That concurrently with the execution of this Purchase of
Service Agreement Service Provider agrees to enter into lease
agreements for the use of the Hemmens Cultural Center on the
dates for the productions described herein, in a form
substantively similar to the lease form agreement attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Attachment "A". The parties
hereto shall execute such leases no later than 30 days prior
to the first scheduled audition for each production. The
rental amounts for each lease shall be determined pursuant to
the requested services and materials at the rates established
and set forth in City of Elgin Resolution No. 05-330, a copy
of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Attachment "B" .
3 . That in conjunction with the Productions the City agrees to
pay an amount not to exceed $7, 600 . 00 of the costs and
charges related to the use of the Hemmens for each of the
Productions. The City' s agreement to refund up to $7, 600.00
of the costs and charges related to the use of the Hemmens
for each of the Productions shall be the sole and only costs
to the City for the subject shows. In the event that costs
and charges related to the use of the Hemmens total less than
$7, 600. 00, the City shall pay the dollar amount equal to the
actual charges based on the rates as set forth in City of
Elgin Resolution No. 05-330 . The City shall make such
payment within 30 days of the completion of the final billing
for each Production.
4 . That notwithstanding the City' s agreement to pay certain
costs for the Productions as provided herein, and the Service
Provider' s agreement to produce the Productions, the parties
hereto understand and agree that the Service Provider shall
be solely responsible for conducting the shows .
5. Service Provider shall adhere to all rules, regulations and
conditions as outlined in The Hemmens Cultural Center Lease
Agreement. That in the event of any conflict between the
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terms of this Purchase of Service Agreement and the terms of
the Lease Agreement, the terms of this Purchase of Service
Agreement shall control.
6. That within (60) days following the final performance for
each Production, the City shall provide a statement to the
Service Provider regarding each such Production. Such
statement shall also identify the amount of box office
receipts. Such statement shall identify the amount of all
the costs and charges related to the use of the Hemmens for
the productions described herein. The City shall pay the
Service Provider the amount of box receipts which exceed all
such costs and charges related to the use of the Hemmens, if
any. Service Provider shall pay to City an amount equal to
the amount of costs and charges which exceed the total of the
box office receipts. Such excess costs and charges shall be
paid by the Service Provider within thirty (30) days of
billing, unless otherwise expressly authorized in writing by
the Lessor. The City shall in turn provide Service Provider
with a refund check of an amount not to exceed $7, 600 within
thirty (30) days of billing.
7 . The City shall provide audition space at The Hemmens in
either the Theatre or the Exhibition Hall, depending on the
event schedule at City' s sole discretion.
8 . The City shall provide rehearsal space at The Hemmens in
either the Theatre or the Exhibition Hall depending on the
applicable event schedule in City' s sole discretion. No
rehearsal space shall be considered guaranteed until a final
rehearsal/performance schedule is provided by The Hemmens to
Service Provider. Such schedule shall be provided no later
than the Call Back Audition for each production.
9. The City shall reserve the Theatre for preparation and
performances, commonly known as "Tech Week", beginning at
8 : 00 pm on the Sunday prior to the first performance.
10. Service Provider shall make participation available to
at-risk youth through (1) outreach to organizations and
institutions serving at-risk and low-income youth and (2)
providing assistance to enable low-income youth to
participate.
11. Service Provider shall provide reduced and waived
registration fees to certain individuals based on need. The
degree and amount of such assistance shall be at Children' s
Theatre discretion.
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12 . Service Provider shall provide The Hemmens' staff with a
list of authorized designees as defined in the Lease
Agreement .
13 . Any changes by Service Provider regarding rehearsal or
performance times, number or dates of shows, ticket prices,
or any other changes which may impact or affect Hemmens
operations shall be submitted in writing to The Hemmens'
Front-of-House Supervisor not less than five (5) days prior
to any affected rehearsal or thirty (30) day prior to any
affected performance. No such changes shall be implemented
without the prior written approval of The Hemmens Front-of-
House Supervisor. In the event that Service Provider fails
to provide such written notification in a timely manner and
to obtain the aforementioned written approval, the City
reserves the right deny such changes.
14 . Service Provider shall provide proof of the appropriate
licensing of copyrighted works for each production to the
City on or before the first day of the given Production' s
auditions .
15. If Hemmens' staff is to be used for the purpose of
Lighting Design and/or Stage Management, a full copy of the
script (in WORD format if available) , stage drawings,
backdrop lists and any other related technical information
shall be provided no later than the first rehearsal. Any
changes shall be provided in writing in a timely fashion.
Furthermore, if Hemmens' staff is to be used for Stage
Management, such staff person shall have authority over the
backstage area and staff; including but not limited to, the
use of intercom communication during rehearsals and
performances, and the placement of scenery, props, and
costumes when stored offstage.
16. Hemmens' staff reserves the right to approve or deny the
use of technical equipment to be used in conjunction with
City' s facility systems (lighting, sound, rigging, etc. ) .
17 . Service Provider shall limit the length of school shows
to allow not less than one hour between the end of the first
performance and the scheduled start time of the second
performance.
18 . Service Provider shall provide to the Hemmens Cultural
Center Supervisor a report of each Production including the
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following information within thirty (30) days after the final
performance for each Production:
A. total number of minors participating in Productions,
B. number of scholarships or financial assistance provided,
included equivalent financial value of such assistance,
C. total number of minors participating who reside Elgin,
and
D. description of outreach methods.
19. Service Provider shall provide to the Hemmens' Cultural
Center Supervisor written reports detailing related expenses
related to each production within thirty (30) days after
receipt of Production statement.
20. The fiscal year of the City is the twelve month period
ending December 31 . The obligations of the City under any
agreement for any fiscal year are subject to and contingent
upon the appropriation by the City Council of the City of
funds sufficient to discharge the obligations which accrue in
that fiscal year and authorization to spend such funds for
the purposes of the agreement. If, for any fiscal year
during the term of this agreement, sufficient funds for the
discharge of the City' s obligations under the agreement are
not appropriated and authorized by the City Council of the
City, then this agreement shall terminate on the last day of
the preceding year, or when such appropriated and authorized
funds are exhausted, whichever is later, without liability to
the City of any kind including, without limitation, damages,
penalties or other charges on account of such termination.
The terms of this agreement shall be severable. In the event
any of the terms or provisions of this agreement are deemed
to be void or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, the
remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
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TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
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FROM: Olufemi Folarin, City Manager <:cft:nn Cayrar eriticj oUrA?I C:idzei;.
Randy Reopelle, Parks & Recre tion Director
SUBJECT: Purchase of Service Agreement with Children's Theatre of Elgin/Fox Valley
Youth Theatre Company
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with
information to consider a Purchase of Service Agreement with Children's Theatre of Elgin, a
not-for-profit organization, for two productions.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Purchase of Service Agreement with
Children's Theatre of Elgin by providing financial support in the amount of$15,200 ($7,600 for
each of two productions).
BACKGROUND
Children's Theatre of Elgin's (CTE) mission is to enhance the quality of life of children and their
families by providing performing arts education and making live theatre accessible. Children's
Theatre of Elgin serves children living in Elgin and the immediate surrounding areas who are
between the ages of 8 and 16. Children are encouraged to participate as cast or crew members as
well as workshop participants. During the 2005-2006 performance season 176 children
participated in the productions presented at The Hemmens Cultural Center with approximately
47% of the participants being Elgin residents.
Under this Purchase of Service Agreement, the City would provide a contribution not to exceed
$7,600 per production to be applied to Hemmens fees. In return, Children's Theatre, in addition
to presenting two productions, agrees to make participation available to at-risk youth and provide
reduced or waived registration fees based on need. During the 2005-2006 Performance Season,
complimentary tickets were provided to Garfield ESL and Adult Education Programs, YWCA's
Adult Education Program, Elgin Boys & Girls Club, Ontarioville Elementary School, Sheridan
Elementary School, Jayne Shover Easter Seals Telethon and PADS. In total, 1,753
complimentary tickets were provided to Children's Theatre performances.
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PSA with Children's Theatre of Elgin/Fox Valley Youth Theatre Company
October 6, 2006
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It should be noted that CTE has met all the requirements for their 2005 Purchase of Service
Agreement.
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
None.
i FINANCIAL IMPACT
e cost of the proposed Purchase of Service Agreement with Children's Theatre of Elgin will
total $15,200, with $7,600 in support being provided in 2006 and $7,600 being provided in 2007.
qic.Th
There are sufficient funds available ($7,600) in the Riverboat Fund, account number 275-0000-
791.80-40 to make the initial payment. The final payment will need to be addressed as part of
the 2007 budgeting process.
LEGAL IMPACT
Will/None.
ALTERNATIVES
1. The Council may choose to approve the Purchase of Service Agreement with Children's
Theatre of Elgin.
2. The Council may choose to modify the Purchase of Service Agreement.
3. The Council may choose to reject the Purchase of Service Agreement.
I Respectfully submitted for Council consideration.
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PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day
of , 2006, by and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois,
a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "City") ,
and CHILDREN' S THEATRE OF ELGIN, a not-for-profit corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois
(hereinafter referred to as the "Service Provider") .
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it would serve a
beneficial public purpose to enter into an agreement with the
Service Provider for the Service Provider to provide certain
contract services as described in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Service Provider represents that it has the
necessary expertise and experience to furnish the Subject Services
upon the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and
covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby
mutually acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Service Provider shall provide all of the services
pursuant to the terms and conditions and on the dates and times as
described in the document entitled Children' s Theatre of Elgin -
Scope of Services for 2006 Purchase of Service Agreement, attached
hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof (such services including
the terms, conditions, dates and times are hereinafter referred to
as the "Subject Services") . In the event of an conflict between
the provisions of this agreement and the provisions in Exhibit A,
the provisions of this agreement shall control. The Service
Provider represents and warrants that the Service Provider has the
skills and knowledge necessary to conduct the Subject Services
provided for in Exhibit A and that the Subject Services set forth
in Exhibit A are integral parts of this agreement and may not be
modified, amended or altered except by a written amendment to this
agreement agreed to and executed by both parties hereto.
2. The Service Provider shall address all inquiries and
requests made pursuant to this agreement to the Hemmens Cultural
Center Supervisor.
3. In connection with the Subject Services to be performed
on other than City properties, the Service Provider warrants and
agrees to maintain all facilities and equipment used in the
performing of the Subject Services in a clean, sanitary and safe
condition and free from defects of every kind whatsoever. Service
Provider agrees and warrants that the Service Provider will
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periodically inspect all of such facilities and equipment for such
purposes. Service Provider also warrants that the Service Provider
and the Service Provider' s facilities and equipment used in the
performing of the Subject Services are not now, nor shall be during
the term of this agreement in violation of any health, building,
fire or zoning code or regulation or other applicable requirements
of law. In connection with the Subject Services on properties
owned or controlled by the City, Service Provider agrees and
warrants to use, and to cause persons participating in the Subject
Services to use, through proper supervision and control, all
facilities with due care, and to report all defects in or damage to
any such facilities, and the cause thereof, if known, immediately
to the Hemmens Cultural Center Supervisor.
4 . The City shall reimburse the Service Provider for the
Subject Services under this agreement a total amount not to exceed
Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($15,200) . Such payment by the
City to the Service Provider shall be made as outlined in Paragraph
3 of Exhibit "A".
5. The Service Provider shall apply the monies to be paid by
the City to the Service Provider pursuant to the proceeding
paragraph hereof solely to offset the rental expenses of The
Hemmens Cultural Center associated with the Subject Services to be
provided by the Service Provider pursuant to this agreement as
outlined in Paragraphs 2 an 3 of Exhibit "A".
6. The Service Provider shall complete, maintain and submit
to the Hemmens Cultural Center Supervisor any and all records,
reports and forms relating to the Subject Services in this
agreement as requested by the City. Without limiting the
foregoing, the parties further agree as follows :
A. The Service Provider shall provide a budget to
the City which shall reflect the projected
distribution of funds received from the City
pursuant to this agreement during the term of
this agreement. The budget shall be submitted
to the Hemmens Cultural Center Supervisor prior
to any payment by the City.
B. Service Provider shall provide to the Hemmens
Cultural Center Supervisor financial statements
of the organization' s total operations. These
statements shall be submitted on or before July
31 and December 31, 2006.
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C. The City has the right to review all accounting
records of the Service Provider related to the
use of the monies to be paid by the City to the
Service Provider pursuant to this agreement
upon 72 hours advance notice from the City to
the Service Provider.
D. The Service Provider shall have an audit
performed on its financial statements for the
year ending December 31, 2006. Such audit
shall be performed by an independent certified
public accountant recognized in good standing
by the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants and licensed in the State of
Illinois. The Service Provider shall provide
the City with two copies of the said audited
financial statement along with the management
letter and any other correspondence related to
internal control matters on or before July 15,
2007 . Such statements shall be submitted to
the Hemmens Cultural Center Supervisor at The
Hemmens Cultural Center, 150 Dexter Court,
Elgin, Illinois 60120-5555 .
7. In the event this agreement is terminated, or in the
event the Subject Services for which the City funds provided herein
are to be applied are discontinued, or the Service Provider ceases
its operations prior to December 31, 2006, the Service Provider
shall refund to the City on a prorated per diem basis the funds
paid hereunder for the portion of the year remaining after any such
termination or for the portion of the year the Subject Services
were not conducted.
8. Service Provider agrees and warrants that the Service
Provider has procured all licenses, permits or like permission
required by law to conduct or engage in the Subject Services
provided for in this agreement, and that the Service Provider will
procure all additional licenses, permits or like permission
hereinafter required by law during the term of this agreement, and
that the Service Provider will keep same in full force and effect
during the term of this agreement. Service Provider shall perform
the Subject Services with due care and in compliance with all
applicable legal requirements.
9. The City of Elgin shall be recognized as a sponsor of the
Service Provider and shall receive the benefits of sponsorship
consistent with the level of support provided in this agreement.
At a minimum, the City' s support shall be acknowledged on all print
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materials promoting the Service Provider' s organization, press
releases, radio advertising, web page information and event
program(s) through the following mandatory funding identification
statement: "Funding for the organization is provided in part
through the City of Elgin" . Three samples of this acknowledgement
shall be provided to the City. A logo provided by the City to the
Service Provider shall be used for this purpose.
10. In all printed materials in which a City seal or logo is
deemed appropriate, approval by the Public Information Officer of
the City is required prior to printing.
11 . The term of this agreement shall commence from the date
of the execution hereof and continue through May 31, 2007 .
12 . This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a
partnership, joint venture, employment or other agency relationship
between the parties hereto. The relationship of the Service
Provider to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of
an independent contractor. The Service Provider and the Service
Provider' s officers, employees and agents are not employees of the
City and are not entitled to any benefits or insurance provided to
employees of the City.
13 . If either party violates or breaches any term of this
agreement, such violation or breach shall deemed to constitute a
default, and the other party has the right to seek administrative
contractual or legal remedies as may be suitable to the violation
or breach; and, in addition, if either party by reason of any
default, fails to, within fifteen (15) days after notice thereof by
the other party, comply with the conditions of the agreement, the
other party may terminate this agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, or anything else to the contrary in this agreement, no
action shall be commenced by the Service Provider against the City
for monetary damages. In the event any legal action is brought by
either party for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the
other party to this agreement, the prevailing party in such action
shall not be entitled to recover attorney' s fees .
14 . Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the City may
terminate this agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days prior
written notice to the Service Provider. In the event this
agreement is so terminated, the Service Provider shall be paid for
services actually performed, and reimbursable expenses actually
incurred prior to termination, except that reimbursement shall not
in any event exceed the total amount set forth under paragraph 4
above. Additionally, in the event this agreement is so terminated,
the Service Provider shall immediately cease the expenditure of any
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funds paid to the Service Provider by the City and shall refund to
the City any unearned or unexpended funds .
15 . To the fullest extent permitted by law, Service Provider
agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its
officers, employees, agents, boards and commissions from and
against any and all claims, suits, judgments, costs, attorney' s
fees, damages or other relief, including but not limited to
worker' s compensation claims, in any way resulting from or arising
out of negligent actions or omissions of the Service Provider in
connection herewith, including negligence or omissions or agents of
the Service Provider arising out of the performance of this
agreement and/or the Subject Services. In the event of any action
against the City, 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 paragraph shall
survive any expiration and/or termination of this agreement.
indemnify and hold harmless the Service Provider [excl ; ng
atto •ey' s fees] , its officers, employees, agents, bo. :s and
commissi.. from and against any and all claims, suit judgments,
costs, dama. - or other relief, including but of limited to
worker' s compens. 'on claims, in any way resul g from or arising
out of negligent acti. •s or omissions of t. - city or its agents in
connection with the pe •rmance of is agreement, including
negligence or omissions of a. - .ts ; the city arising out of the
performance of this agreement . - : - the subject services . In the
event of any action again the Serv' e Provider, its officers,
employees, agents, boa - or commissions . ered by the foregoing
duty to indemnify . . hold harmless, the Ser, ' e Provider shall
provide prompt . • . timely notice to the City of any ch action and
such actio hall be defended by legal counsel of -.e City' s
choosin. •- - ' - • •- -_: •- - . The provisions . this
par. ► aph shall survive any expiration and/or termination of t
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16. The Service Provider shall provide, pay for and maintain
in effect, during the term of this agreement, comprehensive
automobile liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned and
hired motor vehicles used in connection with the Subject Services
with limits of not less than $500, 000 per occurrence for damages to
persons or property. The Service Provider shall also provide, pay
for and maintain in effect, during the term of this agreement,
worker' s compensation insurance in amounts required under the laws
of the State of Illinois . At the request of the City the Service
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Provider shall provide to the City certificates of insurance
regarding the insurance required in this paragraph.
17 . No official, director, officer, agent or employee of the
City shall be charged personally or held contractually liable under
any term or provision of this Agreement or because of their
execution, approval or attempted execution of this Agreement.
18 . In all hiring or employment made possible or resulting
from this Agreement, there shall be no discrimination against any
employee or applicant for employment because of sex, age, race,
color, creed, national origin, marital status, of the presence of
any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona
fide occupational qualification, and this requirement shall apply
to, but not be limited to, the following: employment advertising,
layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation
and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
19. No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination
in receipt of the benefit of any services or activities made
possible by or resulting from this Agreement on the grounds of sex,
race, color, creed, national origin, age except minimum age and
retirement provisions, marital status or the presence of any
sensory, mental or physical handicap. Any violation of this
provision shall be considered a violation of a material provision
of this Agreement and shall be grounds for cancellation,
termination or suspension, in whole or in part, of the Agreement by
the City.
20. The parties intend and agreed that, if any paragraph,
sub-paragraph, phrase, clause or other provision of this Agreement,
or any portion thereof, shall be held to be void or otherwise
unenforceable, all other portions of this Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect.
21 . This Agreement and its exhibits constitutes the entire
Agreement of the parties on the subject matter hereof and may not
be changed, modified, discharged or extended except by written
amendment duly executed by the parties. Each party agrees that no
representations or warranties shall be binding upon the other party
unless expressed in writing herein or in a duly executed amendment
hereof.
22 . This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in, and
shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Illinois. Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the
enforcement of any rights pursuant to this agreement shall be in
the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois.
23. The Service Provider certifies hereby that it is not
barred from bidding on a public contact as a result of a violation
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of 720 ILCS 5/33E et seq. or any similar state or federal statute
regarding bid rigging.
24 . As a condition of this contract, the Service Provider
shall have written sexual harassment policies that include, at a
minimum, the following information:
A. the illegality of sexual harassment;
B. the definition of sexual harassment under state and
federal law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. Service Provider' s internal complaint process, which
process shall include a procedure whereby complainants
may circumvent the individual subject of the complaint,
and which shall also include a description of penalties;
E. the legal recourse, investigative and complaint process
available through the Illinois Department of Human
Rights, and the Illinois Human Rights Commission;
F. directions on how to contact the department and
commission;
G. protection against retaliation as provided by Section
6-101 of the Human Rights Act.
A copy of the policies must be provided to the Department
of Human Rights upon request (775 ILCS 5/2-105) .
25 . All notices, reports and documents required under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed by First Class
Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows :
As to the City: As to Service Provider: .
chid t "C 114c4 4 6C5rrw
City of Elgin 4 : Suss ({crhf-,1
150 Dexter Court (1W 5�,'wt�• bK. 1141dk-/c/(0)
Elgin, IL 60120-5555 E( ��/ �L� 400:3
Attention: Butch Wilhelmi
Hemmens Cultural Center Supervisor
With a copy to:
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5555
26. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be
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a joint and collective work product of the City and the Service
Provider and, as such, this agreement shall not be construed
against the other party, as the otherwise purported drafter of
same, by any court of competent jurisdiction in order to resolve
any inconsistency, ambiguity, vagueness or conflict, if any, of the
terms and provisions contained herein.
27 . This agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto
and their respective successors and permitted assigns . This
agreement and the obligations herein may not be assigned by the
Service Provider without the express written consent of the City
which consent may be withheld at the sole discretion of the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have entered into executed
this agreement on the date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal (SERVICE PROVIDER)
corporation
By By—
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City Manager c� ' l S
Attest:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
1 . Service Provider hereby agrees to present the production of:
"The Jungle Book" on October 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2006; and
"Pocahontas" on April 12, 13, 14, and 15, 2007 (hereinafter
referred to as "Productions") as specifically provided for
herein.
2 . That concurrently with the execution of this Purchase of
Service Agreement Service Provider agrees to enter into lease
agreements for the use of the Hemmens Cultural Center on the
dates for the productions described herein, in a form
substantively similar to the lease form agreement attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Attachment "A" . The parties
hereto shall execute such leases no later than 30 days prior
to the first scheduled audition for each production. The
rental amounts for each lease shall be determined pursuant to
the requested services and materials at the rates established
and set forth in City of Elgin Resolution No. 05-330, a copy
of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Attachment "B" .
3. That in conjunction with the Productions the City agrees to
pay an amount not to exceed $7, 600. 00 of the costs and
charges related to the use of the Hemmens for each of the
Productions. The City' s agreement to refund up to $7, 600. 00
of the costs and charges related to the use of the Hemmens
for each of the Productions shall be the sole and only costs
to the City for the subject shows. In the event that costs
and charges related to the use of the Hemmens total less than
$7, 600. 00, the City shall pay the dollar amount equal to the
actual charges based on the rates as set forth in City of
Elgin Resolution No. 05-330. The City shall make such
payment within 30 days of the completion of the final billing
for each Production.
4 . That notwithstanding the City' s agreement to pay certain
costs for the Productions as provided herein, and the Service
Provider' s agreement to produce the Productions, the parties
hereto understand and agree that the Service Provider shall
be solely responsible for conducting the shows .
5. Service Provider shall adhere to all rules, regulations and
conditions as outlined in The Hemmens Cultural Center Lease
Agreement. That in the event of any conflict between the
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terms of this Purchase of Service Agreement and the terms of
the Lease Agreement, the terms of this Purchase of Service
Agreement shall control.
6. That within (60) days following the final performance for
each Production, the City shall provide a statement to the
Service Provider regarding each such Production. Such
statement shall also identify the amount of box office
receipts. Such statement shall identify the amount of all
the costs and charges related to the use of the Hemmens for
the productions described herein. The City shall pay the
Service Provider the amount of box receipts which exceed all
such costs and charges related to the use of the Hemmens, if
any. Service Provider shall pay to City an amount equal to
the amount of costs and charges which exceed the total of the
box office receipts. Such excess costs and charges shall be
paid by the Service Provider within thirty (30) days of
billing, unless otherwise expressly authorized in writing by
the Lessor. The City shall in turn provide Service Provider
with a refund check of an amount not to exceed $7, 600 within
thirty (30) days of billing.
7 . The City shall provide audition space at The Hemmens in
either the Theatre or the Exhibition Hall, depending on the
event schedule at City' s sole discretion.
8 . The City shall provide rehearsal space at The Hemmens in
either the Theatre or the Exhibition Hall depending on the
applicable event schedule in City's sole discretion. No
rehearsal space shall be considered guaranteed until a final
rehearsal/performance schedule is provided by The Hemmens to
Service Provider. Such schedule shall be provided no later
than the Call Back Audition for each production.
9. The City shall reserve the Theatre for preparation and
performances, commonly known as "Tech Week", beginning at
8: 00 pm on the Sunday prior to the first performance.
10. Service Provider shall make participation available to
at-risk youth through (1) outreach to organizations and
institutions serving at-risk and low-income youth and (2)
providing assistance to enable low-income youth to
participate.
11. Service Provider shall provide reduced and waived
registration fees to certain individuals based on need. The
degree and amount of such assistance shall be at Children' s
Theatre discretion.
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12 . Service Provider shall provide The Hemmens' staff with a
list of authorized designees as defined in the Lease
Agreement.
13 . Any changes by Service Provider regarding rehearsal or
performance times, number or dates of shows, ticket prices,
or any other changes which may impact or affect Hemmens
operations shall be submitted in writing to The Hemmens'
Front-of-House Supervisor not less than five (5) days prior
to any affected rehearsal or thirty (30) day prior to any
affected performance. No such changes shall be implemented
without the prior written approval of The Hemmens Front-of-
House Supervisor. In the event that Service Provider fails
to provide such written notification in a timely manner and
to obtain the aforementioned written approval, the City
reserves the right deny such changes.
14 . Service Provider shall provide proof of the appropriate
licensing of copyrighted works for each production to the
City on or before the first day of the given Production' s
auditions.
15 . If Hemmens' staff is to be used for the purpose of
Lighting Design and/or Stage Management, a full copy of the
script (in WORD format if available) , stage drawings,
backdrop lists and any other related technical information
shall be provided no later than the first rehearsal. Any
changes shall be provided in writing in a timely fashion.
Furthermore, if Hemmens' staff is to be used for Stage
Management, such staff person shall have authority over the
backstage area and staff; including but not limited to, the
use of intercom communication during rehearsals and
performances, and the placement of scenery, props, and
costumes when stored offstage.
16. Hemmens' staff reserves the right to approve or deny the
use of technical equipment to be used in conjunction with
City' s facility systems (lighting, sound, rigging, etc. ) .
17 . Service Provider shall limit the length of school shows
to allow not less than one hour between the end of the first
performance and the scheduled start time of the second
performance.
18 . Service Provider shall provide to the Hemmens Cultural
Center Supervisor a report of each Production including the
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following information within thirty (30) days after the final
performance for each Production:
A. total number of minors participating in Productions,
B. number of scholarships or financial assistance provided,
included equivalent financial value of such assistance,
C. total number of minors participating who reside Elgin,
and
D. description of outreach methods.
19. Service Provider shall provide to the Hemmens' Cultural
Center Supervisor written reports detailing related expenses
related to each production within thirty (30) days after
receipt of Production statement.
20. The fiscal year of the City is the twelve month period
ending December 31 . The obligations of the City under any
agreement for any fiscal year are subject to and contingent
upon the appropriation by the City Council of the City of
funds sufficient to discharge the obligations which accrue in
that fiscal year and authorization to spend such funds for
the purposes of the agreement. If, for any fiscal year
during the term of this agreement, sufficient funds for the
discharge of the City' s obligations under the agreement are
not appropriated and authorized by the City Council of the
City, then this agreement shall terminate on the last day of
the preceding year, or when such appropriated and authorized
funds are exhausted, whichever is later, without liability to
the City of any kind including, without limitation, damages,
penalties or other charges on account of such termination.
The terms of this agreement shall be severable. In the event
any of the terms or provisions of this agreement are deemed
to be void or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, the
remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
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