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Resolution No. 09-21
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT RECIPIENTS
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WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program has been established to
provide financial assistance for arts programming; and
WHEREAS, in 2009 applications have been made for ten projects under the Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that grant assistance be provided under the Cultural Arts Commission
Grant Program to the following organizations:
The following projects are recommended for funding by the Cultural Arts Commission:
ORGANIZATION PROJECT AWARD
1 Art For All Winter Show-Paint Your World Green $612
2 Ballet Folklorico Two Dance Performances $5,292
3 Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society Spring Concert $2,290
4 Elgin Children's Chorus Hear Freedom Ring Concert $5,376
5 Elgin Choral Union Mendessohn's Concert $4,861
6 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Discover: Bernstein Concert $5,376
7 Fox Valley Theatre Co. Legends Of Music Production $4,906
8 Heartland Voices Mass of the Children Performance $4,771
9 Independent Players A musical and a comedy production $2,109
10 Janus Theatre Oedipus The King production $5,126
Total: $40,719
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 11, 2009
Adopted: February 11, 2009
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this I I day of rejjeu.kiv , 2009,by
and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal corporation(hereinafter referred to as the
"City"), and Art For All, a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the"Grantee").
WHEREAS,the City has determined that it would serve a beneficial public purpose to enter
into an agreement with the Grantee to provide a grant to the Grantee in exchange for the Grantee to
provide certain contract services as described in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee 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 acknowledged,the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Grantee shall provide all of the services pursuant to the terms and conditions and
on the dates and times as described in the document entitled Art For All-Scope of Services for 2009
Grant 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 Grantee represents and warrants that the Grantee 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 Grantee shall address all inquiries and requests made pursuant to this agreement
to the Assistant City Manager of the City or his designee.
3. In connection with the Subject Services to be performed on other than City properties,
the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that the Grantee will periodically inspect all of such
facilities and equipment for such purposes. Grantee also warrants that the Grantee and the Grantee'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,Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City.
4. The City shall provide a grant to the Grantee for the Subject Services under this
agreement in the total amount of six hundred twelve dollars($612.00). Such payment by the City to
the Grantee shall be made within 90 days.
5. Grantee shall comply with all of the requirements,terms and conditions of the City's
Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. All grant funds for the Subject Services shall be
expended by the Grantee between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. All funds awarded
pursuant to this agreement shall be expended in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
agreement and of the City's Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. The Grantee shall apply the
monies to be paid by the City to the Grantee pursuant to the proceeding paragraph hereof solely to
fund the Subject Services identified in Exhibit A and no funds from the grant provided pursuant to
this agreement shall be used by the Grantee for operating expenses or for any purchase of permanent
equipment, capital improvements, construction or for the payment of any previous years deficit.
6. Prior to the entry into this agreement, the Grantee shall complete a Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Application in a form as required by the City. Following the completion of the
Subject Services the Grantee shall submit a final report in a form as required by the City no later than
January 15, 2009. Without limiting the foregoing, the Grantee shall also complete, maintain and
submit to the Assistant City Manager of the City, or his designee, any and all records, reports and
forms relating to the Subject Services in this agreement as requested by the City, including but not
limited to, as follows:
A. The Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City prior to any
payment by the City.
B. The Grantee shall provide to the City all accounting records
substantiating any and all revenues and expenses relating to the grant
funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement. Such accounting records
shall be submitted bythe Grantee to the Cityfor review bythe City's
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Fiscal Services Department within forty-five (45) days following the
completion of the Subject Services. Accounting records shall include,
but not be limited to, bank statements, cancelled checks, invoices,
ticket sales,and such other documentation as determined by the City to
verify the performance of the Subject Services and/or grant related
receipts and disbursements.
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 Grantee ceases its
operations prior to December 31, 2009,the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement that in connection with the performance and/or providing of the Subject Services in this
Agreement that the Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, city and other
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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, Grantee hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all of the Grantee's
employees and/or agents who will be performing and/or providing the Subject Services with respect
to this Agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee 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 performance of the Subject Services to be provided for in this Agreement.
Grantee shall also perform and provide the Subject Services with due care. The City shall have the
right to audit any records in the possession of control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's
compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the
Grantee shall make available to the City the Grantee's relevant records at no cost to the City.
9. The City of Elgin and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission shall be recognized as
sponsors of the Grantee and shall receive the benefits of sponsorship consistent with the level of
support provided in this agreement. At a minimum, the City's and the Elgin Cultural Arts
Commission's support shall be acknowledged on all print materials promoting the Grantee'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 and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission". Three samples of this
acknowledgement shall be provided to the City. A logo provided by the City to the Grantee 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 December 31, 2009.
12. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture,
employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. Grantee understands and agrees
that the relationship of the Grantee to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of an
independent contractor. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Grantee and the Grantee'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 be 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
to comply with the conditions of the agreement,the other party may terminate this agreement. In the
event any legal action is brought by the City for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the
Grantee in this agreement and the City is the prevailing party in such action, the City shall also be
entitled to recover from the Grantee reasonable interest and reasonable attorney's fees.
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14. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof,the City may terminate this agreement at
any time upon thirty(30) days prior written notice to the Grantee. In the event this agreement is so
terminated, the Grantee 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 Grantee shall immediately cease the expenditure of any funds paid to the Grantee by
the City and shall refund to the City any unearned or unexpended funds.
15. To the fullest extent permitted by law,Grantee 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 Grantee in connection herewith,including negligence or omissions or agents of the
Grantee 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 section shall survive any expiration,
completion and/or termination of this agreement.
16. The Grantee 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 Grantee 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 Grantee 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.
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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 Grantee certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on a public contact as a
result of a violation 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 Grantee 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 law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. the vendor's internal complaint process including 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. As a condition of this agreement,the Grantee shall have in place a written substance
abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in the Substance Abuse
Prevention Public Works Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to
the City's Assistant City Manager prior to the entry and execution of this agreement.
26. Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, it is expressly agreed and
understood that in connection with the performance of this agreement the Grantee 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, the Grantee hereby certifies, represents and
warrants to the City that all of Grantee's employees and/or agents who will be providing products,
and/or services with respect to this agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee
shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses,pay all charges and fees and give all notices
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necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or
services to be provided pursuant to this agreement. City shall have the right to audit any records in
the possession or control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's compliance with the provisions
of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the Grantee shall make available to
the City the City's relevant records at no cost to the City. The provisions of this section shall survive
any expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
27. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement,with the sole exception of
the monies the City has agreed to pay the Grantee pursuant to Section 4 hereof, no action shall be
commenced by the Grantee, any related persons or entities, and/or any of their successors and/or
assigns, against the City for monetary damages. The provisions of this section shall survive any
expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
28. 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 Grantee:
City of Elgin Art For All
150 Dexter Court 749 Scott Drive
Elgin, IL 60120-5555 Elgin, IL 60123
Attention: Sean Stegall
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5555
29. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be a joint and collective work
product of the City and the Grantee 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.
30. 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
Grantee without the express written consent of the City which consent may be withheld at the sole
discretion of the City.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have entered into executed this agreement on the
date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal (GRANTEE)
Corporation Art For All
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Attest:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY GRANTEE
Art For All will display their artwork for their Winter Show, Paint Your World Green.
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Resolution No. 09-21
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT RECIPIENTS
WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program has been established to
provide financial assistance for arts programming; and
WHEREAS, in 2009 applications have been made for ten projects under the Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that grant assistance be provided under the Cultural Arts Commission
Grant Program to the following organizations:
The following projects are recommended for funding by the Cultural Arts Commission:
ORGANIZATION
PROJECT AWARD
1 Art For All Winter Show-Paint Your World Green $612
2 Ballet Folklorico
Two Dance Performances $5,292
$2,290
3 Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society Spring Concert $ , 90
4 Elgin Children's Chorus Hear Freedom Ring Concert
5 Elgin Choral Union
Mendessohn's Concert $4,861
$5,376
6 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Discover: Bernstein Concert
7 Fox Valley Theatre Co.
Legends Of Music Production $4,906 8 Heartland Voices Mass of the Children Performance $4,771
9 Independent Players A musical and a comedy production $2,109
Oedipus The King production $5,126
10 Janus Theatre Total: $40,719
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 11, 2009
Adopted: February 11, 2009
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this I I day of Fa,or tar , 2009,by
and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal corporation(hereinafter referred to as the
"City"),and Ballet Folklorico,a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of
the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the"Grantee").
WHEREAS,the City has determined that it would serve a beneficial public purpose to enter
into an agreement with the Grantee to provide a grant to the Grantee in exchange for the Grantee to
provide certain contract services as described in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee 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 acknowledged,the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Grantee shall provide all of the services pursuant to the terms and conditions and
on the dates and times as described in the document entitled Ballet Folklorico-Scope of Services for
2009 Grant 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 Grantee represents and warrants that the Grantee 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 Grantee shall address all inquiries and requests made pursuant to this agreement
to the Assistant City Manager of the City or his designee.
3. In connection with the Subject Services to beperformed on other than Cityproperties,
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the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that the Grantee will periodically inspect all of such
facilities and equipment for such purposes. Grantee also warrants that the Grantee and the Grantee'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,Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City.
4. The City shall provide a grant to the Grantee for the Subject Services under this
agreement in the total amount of five thousand two hundred and ninety two dollars ($5,292). Such
payment by the City to the Grantee shall be made within 90 days.
5. Grantee shall comply with all of the requirements,terms and conditions of the City's
Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. All grant funds for the Subject Services shall be
expended by the Grantee between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. All funds awarded
pursuant to this agreement shall be expended in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
agreement and of the City's Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. The Grantee shall apply the
monies to be paid by the City to the Grantee pursuant to the proceeding paragraph hereof solely to
fund the Subject Services identified in Exhibit A and no funds from the grant provided pursuant to
this agreement shall be used by the Grantee for operating expenses or for any purchase of permanent
equipment, capital improvements, construction or for the payment of any previous years deficit.
6. Prior to the entry into this agreement, the Grantee shall complete a Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Application in a form as required by the City. Following the completion of the
Subject Services the Grantee shall submit a final report in a form as required by the City no later than
January 15, 2009. Without limiting the foregoing, the Grantee shall also complete, maintain and
submit to the Assistant City Manager of the City, or his designee, any and all records, reports and
forms relating to the Subject Services in this agreement as requested by the City, including but not
limited to, as follows:
A. The Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City prior to any
payment by the City.
B. The Grantee shall provide to the City all accounting records
substantiating any and all revenues and expenses relating to the grant
funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement. Such accounting records
shall be submitted by the Grantee to the City for review by the City's
Fiscal Services Department within forty-five (45) days following the
completion of the Subject Services. Accounting records shall include,
but not be limited to, bank statements, cancelled checks, invoices,
ticket sales,and such other documentation as determined by the City to
verify the performance of the Subject Services and/or grant related
receipts and disbursements.
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 Grantee ceases its
operations prior to December 31, 2009,the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement that in connection with the performance and/or providing of the Subject Services in this
Agreement that the Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, city and other
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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, Grantee hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all of the Grantee's
employees and/or agents who will be performing and/or providing the Subject Services with respect
to this Agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee 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 performance of the Subject Services to be provided for in this Agreement.
Grantee shall also perform and provide the Subject Services with due care. The City shall have the
right to audit any records in the possession of control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's
compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the
Grantee shall make available to the City the Grantee's relevant records at no cost to the City.
9. The City of Elgin and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission shall be recognized as
sponsors of the Grantee and shall receive the benefits of sponsorship consistent with the level of
support provided in this agreement. At a minimum, the City's and the Elgin Cultural Arts
Commission's support shall be acknowledged on all print materials promoting the Grantee'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 and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission". Three samples of this
acknowledgement shall be provided to the City. A logo provided by the City to the Grantee 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 December 31, 2009.
12. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture,
employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. Grantee understands and agrees
that the relationship of the Grantee to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of an
independent contractor. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Grantee and the Grantee'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 be 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
to comply with the conditions of the agreement,the other party may terminate this agreement. In the
event any legal action is brought by the City for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the
Grantee in this agreement and the City is the prevailing party in such action, the City shall also be
entitled to recover from the Grantee reasonable interest and reasonable attorney's fees.
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14. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof,the City may terminate this agreement at
any time upon thirty(30)days prior written notice to the Grantee. In the event this agreement is so
terminated, the Grantee 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 Grantee shall immediately cease the expenditure of any funds paid to the Grantee by
the City and shall refund to the City any unearned or unexpended funds.
15. To the fullest extent permitted by law,Grantee 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 Grantee in connection herewith,including negligence or omissions or agents of the
Grantee 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 section shall survive any expiration,
completion and/or termination of this agreement.
16. The Grantee 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 Grantee 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 Grantee 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.
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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 Grantee certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on a public contact as a
result of a violation 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 Grantee shall have written sexual harassment
policies that include, at a minimum, the following information:
A. the illegality of sexual harassment;
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B. the definition of sexual harassment under state law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. the vendor's internal complaint process including 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. As a condition of this agreement,the Grantee shall have in place a written substance
abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in the Substance Abuse
Prevention Public Works Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to
the City's Assistant CityManager prior to the entryand execution of thisagree
ment.
26. Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, it is expressly agreed and
understood that in connection with the performance of this agreement the Grantee 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, the Grantee hereby certifies, represents and
warrants to the City that all of Grantee's employees and/or agents who will be providing products,
and/or services with respect to this agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee
shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses,pay all charges and fees and give all notices
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necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or
services to be provided pursuant to this agreement. City shall have the right to audit any records in
the possession or control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's compliance with the provisions
of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the Grantee shall make available to
the City the City's relevant records at no cost to the City. The provisions of this section shall survive
any expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
27. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement,with the sole exception of
the monies the City has agreed to pay the Grantee pursuant to Section 4 hereof, no action shall be
commenced by the Grantee, any related persons or entities, and/or any of their successors and/or
assigns, against the City for monetary damages. The provisions of this section shall survive any
expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
28. 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 Grantee:
City of Elgin Ballet Folklorico
150 Dexter Court P.O. Box 5062
Elgin, IL 60120-5555 Elgin, IL 60121
Attention: Sean Stegall
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5555
29. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be a joint and collective work
product of the City and the Grantee 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.
30. 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
Grantee without the express written consent of the City which consent may be withheld at the sole
discretion of the City.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have entered into executed this agreement on the
date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal (GRANTEE)
Corpor,ition Ballet Folklorico
By: 11111%
City M. ager
Attest:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY GRANTEE
Ballet Folklorico will present two cultural dance performances showcasing the entire Ballet
Folklorico Huehuecoyotl.
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Resolution No. 09-21
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT RECIPIENTS
WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program has been established to
provide financial assistance for arts programming; and
WHEREAS, in 2009 applications have been made for ten projects under the Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
THE
under the COUNCIL
ultural Art Commission
F THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that grant assistance be provided
Grant Program to the following organizations:
The following projects are recommended for funding by the Cultural Arts Commission:
PROJECT AWARD
ORGANIZATION 1 Art For All Winter Show-Paint Your World Green $612
2 Ballet Folklorico Two Dance Performances $5,292
$ ,292
3 Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society Spring Concert $ ,290
4 Elgin Children's Chorus Hear Freedom Ring Concert
Mendessohn's Concert $4,861
5 Elgin Choral Union 6 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Discover: Bernstein Concert $5,376
Legends Of Music Production
7 Fox Valley Theatre Co. $4,906
8 Heartland Voices Mass of the Children Performance 1
$4,$4,777
9 Independent Players A musical and a comedy production 9
10 Janus Theatre Oedipus The King production $1,120.
$40,719
Total:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 11, 2009
Adopted: February 11, 2009
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 11 day of Fa.brval , 2009,by
and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal corporation(hereinafter refereed to as the
"City"),and Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society,a not-for-profit corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the"Grantee").
WHEREAS,the City has determined that it would serve a beneficial public purpose to enter
into an agreement with the Grantee to provide a grant to the Grantee in exchange for the Grantee to
provide certain contract services as described in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee 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 acknowledged,the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Grantee shall provide all of the services pursuant to the terms and conditions and
on the dates and times as described in the document entitled Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony
Society -Scope of Services for 2009 Grant 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 Grantee represents and
warrants that the Grantee 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 Grantee shall address all inquiries and requests made pursuant to this agreement
to the Assistant City Manager of the City or his designee.
3. In connection with the Subject Services to be performed on other than City properties,
the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that the Grantee will periodically inspect all of such
facilities and equipment for such purposes. Grantee also warrants that the Grantee and the Grantee'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,Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City.
4. The City shall provide a grant to the Grantee for the Subject Services under this
agreement in the total amount of two thousand two hundred ninety dollars($2,290). Such payment
by the City to the Grantee shall be made within 90 days.
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5. Grantee shall comply with all of the requirements,terms and conditions of the City's
Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. All grant funds for the Subject Services shall be
expended by the Grantee between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. All funds awarded
pursuant to this agreement shall be expended in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
agreement and of the City's Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. The Grantee shall apply the
monies to be paid by the City to the Grantee pursuant to the proceeding paragraph hereof solely to
fund the Subject Services identified in Exhibit A and no funds from the grant provided pursuant to
this agreement shall be used by the Grantee for operating expenses or for any purchase of permanent
equipment, capital improvements, construction or for the payment of any previous years deficit.
6. Prior to the entry into this agreement, the Grantee shall complete a Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Application in a form as required by the City. Following the completion of the
Subject Services the Grantee shall submit a final report in a form as required by the City no later than
January 15, 2009. Without limiting the foregoing, the Grantee shall also complete, maintain and
submit to the Assistant City Manager of the City, or his designee, any and all records, reports and
forms relating to the Subject Services in this agreement as requested by the City, including but not
limited to, as follows:
A. The Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City prior to any
payment by the City.
B. The Grantee shall provide to the City all accounting records
substantiating any and all revenues and expenses relating to the grant
funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement. Such accounting records
shall be submitted by the Grantee to the City for review by the City's
Fiscal Services Department within forty-five (45) days following the
completion of the Subject Services. Accounting records shall include,
but not be limited to, bank statements, cancelled checks, invoices,
ticket sales,and such other documentation as determined by the City to
verify the performance of the Subject Services and/or grant related
receipts and disbursements.
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 Grantee ceases its
operations prior to December 31,2009,the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement that in connection with the performance and/or providing of the Subject Services in this
Agreement that the Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, city and other
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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, Grantee hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all of the Grantee's
employees and/or agents who will be performing and/or providing the Subject Services with respect
to this Agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee 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 performance of the Subject Services to be provided for in this Agreement.
Grantee shall also perform and provide the Subject Services with due care. The City shall have the
right to audit any records in the possession of control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's
compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the
Grantee shall make available to the City the Grantee's relevant records at no cost to the City.
9. The City of Elgin and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission shall be recognized as
sponsors of the Grantee and shall receive the benefits of sponsorship consistent with the level of
support provided in this agreement. At a minimum, the City's and the Elgin Cultural Arts
Commission's support shall be acknowledged on all print materials promoting the Grantee'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 and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission". Three samples of this
acknowledgement shall be provided to the City. A logo provided by the City to the Grantee 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 December 31, 2009.
12. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture,
employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. Grantee understands and agrees
that the relationship of the Grantee to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of an
independent contractor. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Grantee and the Grantee'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 be 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
to comply with the conditions of the agreement,the other party may terminate this agreement. In the
event any legal action is brought by the City for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the
Grantee in this agreement and the City is the prevailing party in such action, the City shall also be
entitled to recover from the Grantee reasonable interest and reasonable attorney's fees.
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14. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof,the City may terminate this agreement at
any time upon thirty(30)days prior written notice to the Grantee. In the event this agreement is so
paidfor services actuallyperformed, and reimbursa
ble expenses
terminated, the Grantee shall be p
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 Grantee shall immediately cease the expenditure of any funds paid to the Grantee by
the City and shall refund to the City any unearned or unexpended funds.
15. To the fullest extent permitted by law,Grantee 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 Grantee in connection herewith,including negligence or omissions or agents of the
Grantee 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 section shall survive any expiration,
completion and/or termination of this agreement.
16. The Grantee 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 Grantee 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 Grantee 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 thepresence of anysensory,mental or physical
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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.
the No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination in receipt of 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 materialprovision of this Agreement and shall be grounds for
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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.
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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 Grantee certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on a public contact as a
result of a violation 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 Grantee 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 law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. the vendor's internal complaint process including 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. As a condition of this agreement,the Grantee shall have in place a written substance
abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in the Substance Abuse
Prevention Public Works Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to
the City's Assistant City Manager prior to the entry and execution of this agreement.
26. Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, it is expressly agreed and
understood that in connection with the performance of this agreement the Grantee 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, the Grantee hereby certifies, represents and
warrants to the City that all of Grantee's employees and/or agents who will be providing products,
and/or services with respect to this agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee
shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses,pay all charges and fees and give all notices
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necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or
services to be provided pursuant to this agreement. City shall have the right to audit any records in
the possession or control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's compliance with the provisions
of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the Grantee shall make available to
the City the City's relevant records at no cost to the City. The provisions of this section shall survive
any expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
27. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement,with the sole exception of
the monies the City has agreed to pay the Grantee pursuant to Section 4 hereof, no action shall be
commenced by the Grantee, any related persons or entities, and/or any of their successors and/or
assigns, against the City for monetary damages. The provisions of this section shall survive any
expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
28. 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 Grantee:
City of Elgin Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony
150 Dexter Court Society
Elgin, IL 60120-5555 216 E. Highland Ave
Attention: Sean Stegall Elgin, IL 60120
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5555
29. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be a joint and collective work
product of the City and the Grantee 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.
30. 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
Grantee without the express written consent of the City which consent may be withheld at the sole
discretion of the City.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have entered into executed this agreement on the
date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal (GRANTEE)
Corporation Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society
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By: � By: !c l
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Attest:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY GRANTEE
The Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society will produce and
perform a Spring Concert .
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Resolution No. 09-21
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT RECIPIENTS
WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program has been established to
provide financial assistance for arts programming; and
WHEREAS, in 2009 applications have been made for ten projects under the Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that grant assistance be provided under the Cultural Arts Commission
Grant Program to the following organizations:
The following projects are recommended for funding by the Cultural Arts Commission:
ORGANIZATION
PROJECT AWARD
I Art For All Winter Show-Paint Your World Green $612
2 Ballet Folklorico
Two Dance Performances $5,292
$2,290
3 Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society Spring Concert
Hear Freedom Ring Concert $5,376
4 Elgin Children's Chorus $4,861
5 Elgin Choral Union Mendessohn's Concert
Discover: Bernstein Concert $5,376
6 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra $4,906
7 Fox Valley Theatre Co. Legends Of Music Production
8 Heartland Voices
Mass of the Children Performance $4,771
9 Independent Players A musical and a comedy production $2,109
Oedipus The King production $5,126
10 Janus Theatre Total: $40,719
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 11, 2009
Adopted: February 11, 2009
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
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Attest:
s/Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
1/21/09
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this I I day of f Q 'air�/ , 2009,by
and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal corporation(hereinafter referred to as the
"City"),and Elgin Children's Chorus,a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the"Grantee").
WHEREAS,the City has determined that it would serve a beneficial public purpose to enter
into an agreement with the Grantee to provide a grant to the Grantee in exchange for the Grantee to
provide certain contract services as described in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee 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 acknowledged,the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Grantee shall provide all of the services pursuant to the terms and conditions and
on the dates and times as described in the document entitled Elgin Children's Chorus - Scope of
Services for 2009 Grant 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 Grantee represents and warrants
that the Grantee 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 Grantee shall address all inquiries and requests made pursuant to this agreement
to the Assistant City Manager of the City or his designee.
3. In connection with the Subject Services to be performed on other than City properties,
the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that the Grantee will periodically inspect all of such
facilities and equipment for such purposes. Grantee also warrants that the Grantee and the Grantee'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,Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City.
4. The City shall provide a grant to the Grantee for the Subject Services under this
agreement in the total amount of five thousand three hundred seventy six dollars ($5,376). Such
payment by the City to the Grantee shall be made within 90 days.
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5. Grantee shall comply with all of the requirements,terms and conditions of the City's
Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. All grant funds for the Subject Services shall be
expended by the Grantee between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. All funds awarded
pursuant to this agreement shall be expended in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
agreement and of the City's Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. The Grantee shall apply the
monies to be paid by the City to the Grantee pursuant to the proceeding paragraph hereof solely to
fund the Subject Services identified in Exhibit A and no funds from the grant provided pursuant to
this agreement shall be used by the Grantee for operating expenses or for any purchase of permanent
equipment, capital improvements, construction or for the payment of any previous years deficit.
6. Prior to the entry into this agreement, the Grantee shall complete a Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Application in a form as required by the City. Following the completion of the
Subject Services the Grantee shall submit a final report in a form as required by the City no later than
January 15, 2009. Without limiting the foregoing, the Grantee shall also complete, maintain and
submit to the Assistant City Manager of the City, or his designee, any and all records, reports and
forms relating to the Subject Services in this agreement as requested by the City, including but not
limited to, as follows:
A. The Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City prior to any
payment by the City.
B. The Grantee shall provide to the City all accounting records
substantiating any and all revenues and expenses relating to the grant
funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement. Such accounting records
shall be submitted by the Grantee to the City for review by the City's
Fiscal Services Department within forty-five (45) days following the
completion of the Subject Services. Accounting records shall include,
but not be limited to, bank statements, cancelled checks, invoices,
ticket sales,and such other documentation as determined by the City to
verify the performance of the Subject Services and/or grant related
receipts and disbursements.
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 Grantee ceases its
operations prior to December 31,2009,the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement that in connection with the performance and/or providing of the Subject Services in this
Agreement that the Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, city and other
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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, Grantee hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all of the Grantee's
employees and/or agents who will be performing and/or providing the Subject Services with respect
to this Agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee 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 performance of the Subject Services to be provided for in this Agreement.
Grantee shall also perform and provide the Subject Services with due care. The City shall have the
right to audit any records in the possession of control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's
compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the
Grantee shall make available to the City the Grantee's relevant records at no cost to the City.
9. The City of Elgin and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission shall be recognized as
sponsors of the Grantee and shall receive the benefits of sponsorship consistent with the level of
support provided in this agreement. At a minimum, the City's and the Elgin Cultural Arts
Commission's support shall be acknowledged on all print materials promoting the Grantee'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 and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission". Three samples of this
acknowledgement shall be provided to the City. A logo provided by the City to the Grantee 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 December 31, 2009.
12. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture,
employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. Grantee understands and agrees
that the relationship of the Grantee to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of an
independent contractor. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Grantee and the Grantee'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 be 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
to comply with the conditions of the agreement,the other party may terminate this agreement. In the
event any legal action is brought by the City for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the
Grantee in this agreement and the City is the prevailing party in such action, the City shall also be
entitled to recover from the Grantee reasonable interest and reasonable attorneys fees.
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14. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof,the City may terminate this agreement at
any time upon thirty(30)days prior written notice to the Grantee. In the event this agreement is so
terminated, the Grantee 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 Grantee shall immediately cease the expenditure of any funds paid to the Grantee by
the City and shall refund to the City any unearned or unexpended funds.
15. To the fullest extent permitted by law,Grantee 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 Grantee in connection herewith,including negligence or omissions or agents of the
Grantee 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 section shall survive any expiration,
completion and/or termination of this agreement.
16. The Grantee 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 Grantee 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 Grantee 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.
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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 Grantee certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on a public contact as a
result of a violation 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 Grantee 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 law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. the vendor's internal complaint process including 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. As a condition of this agreement,the Grantee shall have in place a written substance
abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in the Substance Abuse
Prevention Public Works Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to
the City's Assistant City Manager prior to the entry and execution of this agreement.
26. Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, it is expressly agreed and
understood that in connection with the performance of this agreement the Grantee 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, the Grantee hereby certifies, represents and
warrants to the City that all of Grantee's employees and/or agents who will be providing products,
and/or services with respect to this agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee
shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses,pay all charges and fees and give all notices
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necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or
services to be provided pursuant to this agreement. City shall have the right to audit any records in
the possession or control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's compliance with the provisions
of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the Grantee shall make available to
the City the City's relevant records at no cost to the City. The provisions of this section shall survive
any expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
27. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement,with the sole exception of
the monies the City has agreed to pay the Grantee pursuant to Section 4 hereof, no action shall be
commenced by the Grantee, any related persons or entities, and/or any of their successors and/or
assigns, against the City for monetary damages. The provisions of this section shall survive any
expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
28. 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 Grantee:
City of Elgin Elgin Children's Chorus
150 Dexter Court P.O. Box 725
Elgin, IL 60120-5555 Elgin, IL 60121
Attention: Sean Stegall
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5555
29. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be a joint and collective work
product of the City and the Grantee 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.
30. 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
Grantee without the express written consent of the City which consent may be withheld at the sole
discretion of the City.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have entered into executed this agreement on the
date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal (GRANTEE)
Corporation Elgin Children's Chorus
By: By: AC ifft2et
City a ger
Attest:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY GRANTEE
The Elgin Children s Chorus will produce and perform a Hear
Freedom Ring Concert .
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Resolution No. 09-21
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT RECIPIENTS
WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program has been established to
provide financial assistance for arts programming; and
WHEREAS, in 2009 applications have been made for ten projects under the Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that grant assistance be provided under the Cultural Arts Commission
Grant Program to the following organizations:
The following projects are recommended for funding by the Cultural Arts Commission:
ORGANIZATION
PROJECT AWARD
1 Art For All Winter Show-Paint Your World Green $612
2 Ballet Folklorico
Two Dance Performances $5,292
$2,290
3 Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society Spring Concert $ , 90
4 Elgin Children's Chorus Hear Freedom Ring Concert
5 Elgin Choral Union
Mendessohn's Concert $4,861
$5,376
6 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Discover: Bernstein Concert
7 Fox Valley Theatre Co.
Legends Of Music Production $4,906 8 Heartland Voices Mass of the Children Performance $4,771
9 Independent Players A musical and a comedy production $2,109
Oedipus The King production $5,126
10 Janus Theatre Total: $40,719
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 11, 2009
Adopted: February 11, 2009
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this l I day of F2.46rcJar , 2009,by
and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal corporation(hereinafter refeied to as the
"City"),and Elgin Choral Union ,a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws
of the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the "Grantee").
WHEREAS,the City has determined that it would serve a beneficial public purpose to enter
into an agreement with the Grantee to provide a grant to the Grantee in exchange for the Grantee to
provide certain contract services as described in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee 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 acknowledged,the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Grantee shall provide all of the services pursuant to the terms and conditions and
on the dates and times as described in the document entitled Elgin Choral Union-Scope of Services
for 2009 Grant 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 Grantee represents and warrants that the
Grantee 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 Grantee shall address all inquiries and requests made pursuant to this agreement
to the Assistant City Manager of the City or his designee.
3. In connection with the Subject Services to be performed on other than City properties,
the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that the Grantee will periodically inspect all of such
facilities and equipment for such purposes. Grantee also warrants that the Grantee and the Grantee'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,Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City.
4. The City shall provide a grant to the Grantee for the Subject Services under this
agreement in the total amount of four thousand eight hundred sixty one dollars ($4,861). Such
payment by the City to the Grantee shall be made within 90 days.
5. Grantee shall comply with all of the requirements,terms and conditions of the City's
Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. All grant funds for the Subject Services shall be
expended by the Grantee between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. All funds awarded
pursuant to this agreement shall be expended in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
agreement and of the City's Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. The Grantee shall apply the
monies to be paid by the City to the Grantee pursuant to the proceeding paragraph hereof solely to
fund the Subject Services identified in Exhibit A and no funds from the grant provided pursuant to
this agreement shall be used by the Grantee for operating expenses or for any purchase of permanent
equipment, capital improvements, construction or for the payment of any previous years deficit.
6. Prior to the entry into this agreement, the Grantee shall complete a Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Application in a form as required by the City. Following the completion of the
Subject Services the Grantee shall submit a final report in a form as required by the City no later than
January 15, 2009. Without limiting the foregoing, the Grantee shall also complete, maintain and
submit to the Assistant City Manager of the City, or his designee, any and all records, reports and
forms relating to the Subject Services in this agreement as requested by the City,including but not
limited to, as follows:
A. The Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City prior to any
payment by the City.
B. The Grantee shall provide to the City all accounting records
substantiating any and all revenues and expenses relating to the grant
funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement. Such accounting records
shall be submitted by the Grantee to the City for review by the City's
Fiscal Services Department within forty-five (45) days following the
completion of the Subject Services. Accounting records shall include,
but not be limited to, bank statements, cancelled checks, invoices,
ticket sales,and such other documentation as determined by the City to
verify the performance of the Subject Services and/or grant related
receipts and disbursements.
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 Grantee ceases its
operations prior to December 31, 2009,the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement that in connection with the performance and/or providing of the Subject Services in this
Agreement that the Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, city and other
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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, Grantee hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all of the Grantee's
employees and/or agents who will be performing and/or providing the Subject Services with respect
to this Agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee 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 performance of the Subject Services to be provided for in this Agreement.
Grantee shall also perform and provide the Subject Services with due care. The City shall have the
right to audit any records in the possession of control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's
compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the
Grantee shall make available to the City the Grantee's relevant records at no cost to the City.
9. The City of Elgin and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission shall be recognized as
sponsors of the Grantee and shall receive the benefits of sponsorship consistent with the level of
support provided in this agreement. At a minimum, the City's and the Elgin Cultural Arts
Commission's support shall be acknowledged on all print materials promoting the Grantee'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 and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission". Three samples of this
acknowledgement shall be provided to the City. A logo provided by the City to the Grantee 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 December 31, 2009.
12. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture,
employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. Grantee understands and agrees
that the relationship of the Grantee to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of an
independent contractor. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Grantee and the Grantee'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 be 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
to comply with the conditions of the agreement,the other party may terminate this agreement. In the
event any legal action is brought by the City for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the
Grantee in this agreement and the City is the prevailing party in such action, the City shall also be
entitled to recover from the Grantee reasonable interest and reasonable attorney's fees.
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14. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof,the City may terminate this agreement at
any time upon thirty(30)days prior written notice to the Grantee. In the event this agreement is so
terminated, the Grantee 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 Grantee shall immediately cease the expenditure of any funds paid to the Grantee by
the City and shall refund to the City any unearned or unexpended funds.
15. To the fullest extent permitted by law,Grantee 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 Grantee in connection herewith,including negligence or omissions or agents of the
Grantee 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 section shall survive any expiration,
completion and/or termination of this agreement.
16. The Grantee 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 Grantee 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 Grantee 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.
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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 Grantee certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on a public contact as a
result of a violation 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 Grantee 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 law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. the vendor's internal complaint process including 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. As a condition of this agreement,the Grantee shall have in place a written substance
abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in the Substance Abuse
Prevention Public Works Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to
the City's Assistant City Manager prior to the entry and execution of this agreement.
26. Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, it is expressly agreed and
understood that in connection with the performance of this agreement the Grantee 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, the Grantee hereby certifies, represents and
warrants to the City that all of Grantee's employees and/or agents who will be providing products,
and/or services with respect to this agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee
shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses,pay all charges and fees and give all notices
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necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or
services to be provided pursuant to this agreement. City shall have the right to audit any records in
the possession or control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's compliance with the provisions
of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the Grantee shall make available to
the City the City's relevant records at no cost to the City. The provisions of this section shall survive
any expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
27. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement,with the sole exception of
the monies the City has agreed to pay the Grantee pursuant to Section 4 hereof, no action shall be
commenced by the Grantee, any related persons or entities, and/or any of their successors and/or
assigns, against the City for monetary damages. The provisions of this section shall survive any
expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
28. 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 Grantee:
City of Elgin Elgin Choral Union
150 Dexter Court 1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60120-5555 Elgin, IL 60123
Attention: Sean Stegall
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5555
29. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be a joint and collective work
product of the City and the Grantee 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.
30. 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
Grantee without the express written consent of the City which consent may be withheld at the sole
discretion of the City.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have entered into executed this agreement on the
date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal (GRANTEE)
Corporation Elgin Choral Union
By: By.
City tiger
Attest:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY GRANTEE
The Elgin Choral U ion shall perform Mendessohn' s Concert in the
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Resolution No. 09-21
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT RECIPIENTS
WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program has been established to
provide financial assistance for arts programming; and
WHEREAS, in 2009 applications have been made for ten projects under the Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that grant assistance be provided under the Cultural Arts Commission
Grant Program to the following organizations:
The following projects are recommended for funding by the Cultural Arts Commission:
ORGANIZATION
PROJECT AWARD
1 Art For All Winter Show-Paint Your World Green $612
Two Dance Performances $5,292
2 Ballet Folklorico Spring Concert $2,290
3 Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society SP g $ , 90
4 Elgin Children's Chorus Hear Freedom Ring Concert
5 Elgin Choral Union
Mendessohn's Concert $4,861
$5,376
6 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Discover: Bernstein Concert
7 Fox Valley Theatre Co.
Legends Of Music Production $4,906 8 Heartland Voices Mass of the Children Performance $4,771
9 Independent Players A musical and a comedy production $2,109
Oedipus The King production $5,126
10 Janus Theatre Total: $40,719
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
d: February rY 11, 2009
Adopted: February 11, 2009
s: 0
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays:
Attest:
s/Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this I day of fkjAjaiV , 2009,by
and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal corporation(hereinafter ref&red to as the
"City"),and Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra,a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the "Grantee").
WHEREAS,the City has determined that it would serve a beneficial public purpose to enter
into an agreement with the Grantee to provide a grant to the Grantee in exchange for the Grantee to
provide certain contract services as described in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee 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 acknowledged,the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Grantee shall provide all of the services pursuant to the terms and conditions and
on the dates and times as described in the document entitled Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra -
Scope of Services for 2009 Grant 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 Grantee represents and
warrants that the Grantee 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 Grantee shall address all inquiries and requests made pursuant to this agreement
to the Assistant City Manager of the City or his designee.
3. In connection with the Subject Services to be performed on other than City properties,
the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that the Grantee will periodically inspect all of such
facilities and equipment for such purposes. Grantee also warrants that the Grantee and the Grantee'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,Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City.
4. The City shall provide a grant to the Grantee for the Subject Services under this
agreement in the total amount of five thousand three hundred seventy six dollars ($5,376). Such
payment by the City to the Grantee shall be made within 90 days.
5. Grantee shall comply with all of the requirements,terms and conditions of the City's
Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. All grant funds for the Subject Services shall be
expended by the Grantee between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. All funds awarded
pursuant to this agreement shall be expended in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
agreement and of the City's Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. The Grantee shall apply the
monies to be paid by the City to the Grantee pursuant to the proceeding paragraph hereof solely to
fund the Subject Services identified in Exhibit A and no funds from the grant provided pursuant to
this agreement shall be used by the Grantee for operating expenses or for any purchase of permanent
equipment, capital improvements, construction or for the payment of any previous years deficit.
6. Prior to the entry into this agreement, the Grantee shall complete a Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Application in a form as required by the City. Following the completion of the
Subject Services the Grantee shall submit a final report in a form as required by the City no later than
January 15, 2009. Without limiting the foregoing, the Grantee shall also complete, maintain and
submit to the Assistant City Manager of the City, or his designee, any and all records, reports and
forms relating to the Subject Services in this agreement as requested by the City, including but not
limited to, as follows:
A. The Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City prior to any
payment by the City.
B. The Grantee shall provide to the City all accounting records
substantiating any and all revenues and expenses relating to the grant
funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement. Such accounting records
shall be submitted by the Grantee to the City for review by the City's
Fiscal Services Department within forty-five (45) days following the
completion of the Subject Services. Accounting records shall include,
but not be limited to, bank statements, cancelled checks, invoices,
ticket sales,and such other documentation as determined by the City to
verify the performance of the Subject Services and/or grant related
receipts and disbursements.
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 Grantee ceases its
operations prior to December 31, 2009,the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement that in connection with the performance and/or providing of the Subject Services in this
Agreement that the Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, city and other
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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, Grantee hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all of the Grantee's
employees and/or agents who will be performing and/or providing the Subject Services with respect
to this Agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee 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 performance of the Subject Services to be provided for in this Agreement.
Grantee shall also perform and provide the Subject Services with due care. The City shall have the
right to audit any records in the possession of control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's
compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the
Grantee shall make available to the City the Grantee's relevant records at no cost to the City.
9. The City of Elgin and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission shall be recognized as
sponsors of the Grantee and shall receive the benefits of sponsorship consistent with the level of
support provided in this agreement. At a minimum, the City's and the Elgin Cultural Arts
Commission's support shall be acknowledged on all print materials promoting the Grantee'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 and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission". Three samples of this
acknowledgement shall be provided to the City. A logo provided by the City to the Grantee 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 December 31, 2009.
12. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture,
employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. Grantee understands and agrees
that the relationship of the Grantee to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of an
independent contractor. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Grantee and the Grantee'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 be 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
to comply with the conditions of the agreement,the other party may terminate this agreement. In the
event any legal action is brought by the City for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the
Grantee in this agreement and the City is the prevailing party in such action, the City shall also be
entitled to recover from the Grantee reasonable interest and reasonable attorney's fees.
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14. f Citymayterminate this ag
reement any other provision hereof,the at
any time upon thirty(30) days prior written notice to the Grantee. In the event this agreement is so
terminated, the Grantee 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 Grantee shall immediately cease the expenditure of any funds paid to the Grantee by
the City and shall refund to the City any unearned or unexpended funds.
15. To the fullest extent permitted by law,Grantee 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 Grantee in connection herewith,including negligence or omissions or agents of the
Grantee 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 section shall survive any expiration,
completion and/or termination of this agreement.
16. The Grantee 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 Grantee 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 Grantee 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.
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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 Grantee certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on a public contact as a
result of a violation 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 Grantee 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 law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. the vendor's internal complaint process including 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. As a condition of this agreement,the Grantee shall have in place a written substance
abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in the Substance Abuse
Prevention Public Works Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to
the City's Assistant City Manager prior to the entry and execution of this agreement.
26. Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, it is expressly agreed and
understood that in connection with the performance of this agreement the Grantee 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, the Grantee hereby certifies, represents and
warrants to the City that all of Grantee's employees and/or agents who will be providing products,
and/or services with respect to this agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee
shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses,pay all charges and fees and give all notices
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. , or
necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/
services to be provided pursuant to this agreement. City shall have the right to audit any records in
the possession or control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's compliance with the provisions
of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the Grantee shall make available to
the City the City's relevant records at no cost to the City. The provisions of this section shall survive
any expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
27. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement,with the sole exception of
the monies the City has agreed to pay the Grantee pursuant to Section 4 hereof, no action shall be
commenced by the Grantee, any related persons or entities, and/or any of their successors and/or
assigns, against the City for monetary damages. The provisions of this section shall survive any
expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
28. 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 Grantee:
City of Elgin Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
150 Dexter Court 1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60120-5555 Elgin, IL 60123
Attention: Sean Stegall
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5555
29. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be a joint and collective work
product of the City and the Grantee 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.
30. 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
Grantee without the express written consent of the City which consent may be withheld at the sole
discretion of the City.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have entered into executed this agreement on the
date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal (GRANTEE)
Corporation Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
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By: `ll1111‘ By:
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Attest:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY GRANTEE
The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra will produce and perform
Discover: Bernstein Concert .
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Resolution No. 09-21
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT RECIPIENTS
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WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program has been established to
provide financial assistance for arts programming; and
WHEREAS, in 2009 applications have been made for ten projects under the Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT
Y
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that grant assistance be provided under the Cultural Arts Commission
Grant Program to the following organizations:
The following projects are recommended for funding by the Cultural Arts Commission:
ORGANIZATION
PROJECT AWARD
1 Art For All Winter Show-Paint Your World Green $612
2 Ballet Folklorico
Two Dance Performances $5,292
$2,290
3 Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society Spring Concert $ , 90
4 Elgin Children's Chorus Hear Freedom Ring Concert
5 Elgin Choral Union
Mendessohn's Concert $4,861
$5,376
6 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Discover: Bernstein Concert
7 Fox Valley Theatre Co.
Legends Of Music Production $4,906 8 Heartland Voices Mass of the Children Performance $4,771
9 Independent Players A musical and a comedy production $2,109
Oedipus The King production $5,126
l0 Janus Theatre Total: $40,719
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 11, 2009
Adopted: February 11, 2009
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
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Attest:
s/Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
1/21/09
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this /I day of Fejjr'jaj , 2009,by
and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal corporation(hereinafter referred to as the
"City"), and Fox Valley Theatre Co. ,a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the "Grantee").
WHEREAS,the City has determined that it would serve a beneficial public purpose to enter
into an agreement with the Grantee to provide a grant to the Grantee in exchange for the Grantee to
provide certain contract services as described in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee 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 acknowledged,the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Grantee shall provide all of the services pursuant to the terms and conditions and
on the dates and times as described in the document entitled Fox Valley Theatre Co. - Scope of
Services for 2009 Grant 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 Grantee represents and warrants
that the Grantee 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 Grantee shall address all inquiries and requests made pursuant to this agreement
to the Assistant City Manager of the City or his designee.
3. In connection with the Subject Services to be performed on other than City properties,
the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that the Grantee will periodically inspect all of such
facilities and equipment for such purposes. Grantee also warrants that the Grantee and the Grantee'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,Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City.
4. The City shall provide a grant to the Grantee for the Subject Services under this
agreement in the total amount of four thousand nine hundred and six dollars($4,906). Such payment
by the City to the Grantee shall be made within 90 days.
5. Grantee shall comply with all of the requirements,terms and conditions of the City's
Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. All grant funds for the Subject Services shall be
expended by the Grantee between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. All funds awarded
pursuant to this agreement shall be expended in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
agreement and of the City's Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. The Grantee shall apply the
monies to be paid by the City to the Grantee pursuant to the proceeding paragraph hereof solely to
fund the Subject Services identified in Exhibit A and no funds from the grant provided pursuant to
this agreement shall be used by the Grantee for operating expenses or for any purchase of permanent
equipment, capital improvements, construction or for the payment of any previous years deficit.
6. Prior to the entry into this agreement, the Grantee shall complete a Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Application in a form as required by the City. Following the completion of the
Subject Services the Grantee shall submit a final report in a form as required by the City no later than
January 15, 2009. Without limiting the foregoing, the Grantee shall also complete, maintain and
submit to the Assistant City Manager of the City, or his designee, any and all records, reports and
forms relating to the Subject Services in this agreement as requested by the City, including but not
limited to, as follows:
A. The Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City prior to any
payment by the City.
B. The Grantee shall provide to the City all accounting records
substantiating any and all revenues and expenses relating to the grant
funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement. Such accounting records
shall be submitted by the Grantee to the City for review by the City's
Fiscal Services Department within forty-five (45) days following the
completion of the Subject Services. Accounting records shall include,
but not be limited to, bank statements, cancelled checks, invoices,
ticket sales,and such other documentation as determined by the City to
verify the performance of the Subject Services and/or grant related
receipts and disbursements.
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 Grantee ceases its
operations prior to December 31,2009,the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement that in connection with the performance and/or providing of the Subject Services in this
Agreement that the Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, city and other
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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, Grantee hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all of the Grantee's
employees and/or agents who will be performing and/or providing the Subject Services with respect
to this Agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee 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 performance of the Subject Services to be provided for in this Agreement.
Grantee shall also perform and provide the Subject Services with due care. The City shall have the
right to audit any records in the possession of control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's
compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the
Grantee shall make available to the City the Grantee's relevant records at no cost to the City.
9. The City of Elgin and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission shall be recognized as
sponsors of the Grantee and shall receive the benefits of sponsorship consistent with the level of
support provided in this agreement. At a minimum, the City's and the Elgin Cultural Arts
Commission's support shall be acknowledged on all print materials promoting the Grantee'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 and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission". Three samples of this
acknowledgement shall be provided to the City. A logo provided by the City to the Grantee 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 December 31, 2009.
12. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture,
employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. Grantee understands and agrees
that the relationship of the Grantee to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of an
independent contractor. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Grantee and the Grantee'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 be 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
to comply with the conditions of the agreement,the other party may terminate this agreement. In the
event any legal action is brought by the City for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the
Grantee in this agreement and the City is the prevailing party in such action, the City shall also be
entitled to recover from the Grantee reasonable interest and reasonable attorney's fees.
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14. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof,the City may terminate this agreement at
.,any time upon thirty(30) days prior written notice to the Grantee. In the event this agreement is so
terminated, the Grantee 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 Grantee shall immediately cease the expenditure of any funds paid to the Grantee by
the City and shall refund to the City any unearned or unexpended funds.
15. To the fullest extent permitted by law,Grantee 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 Grantee in connection herewith,including negligence or omissions or agents of the
Grantee 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 section shall survive any expiration,
completion and/or termination of this agreement.
16. The Grantee 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 Grantee 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 Grantee 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.
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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 Grantee certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on a public contact as a
result of a violation 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 Grantee 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 law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. the vendor's internal complaint process including 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. As a condition of this agreement,the Grantee shall have in place a written substance
abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in the Substance Abuse
Prevention Public Works Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to
the City's Assistant City Manager prior to the entry and execution of this agreement.
26. Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, it is expressly agreed and
understood that in connection with the performance of this agreement the Grantee 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, the Grantee hereby certifies, represents and
warrants to the City that all of Grantee's employees and/or agents who will be providing products,
and/or services with respect to this agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee
shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses,pay all charges and fees and give all notices
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necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or
• ,services to be provided pursuant to this agreement. City shall have the right to audit any records in
the possession or control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's compliance with the provisions
of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the Grantee shall make available to
the City the City's relevant records at no cost to the City. The provisions of this section shall survive
any expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
27. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement,with the sole exception of
the monies the City has agreed to pay the Grantee pursuant to Section 4 hereof, no action shall be
commenced by the Grantee, any related persons or entities, and/or any of their successors and/or
assigns, against the City for monetary damages. The provisions of this section shall survive any
expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
28. 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 Grantee:
City of Elgin Fox Valley Theatre Co.
150 Dexter Court 1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60120-5555 Elgin, IL 60123
Attention: Sean Stegall
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5555
29. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be a joint and collective work
product of the City and the Grantee 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.
30. 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
Grantee without the express written consent of the City which consent may be withheld at the sole
discretion of the City.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have entered into executed this agreement on the
date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal (GRANTEE)
Corporation Fox Valley Theatre Co.
By: By: ,� amwor
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Attest:
City Clerk
F:\Legal Dept\Agreement\CULTURAL ARTS COMM GRANT AGRT-clean I-12-09.doc
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY GRANTEE
The Fox Valley Theatre Company will present "Legends of Music"
Production
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Resolution No. 09-21
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT RECIPIENTS
WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program has been established to
provide financial assistance for arts programming; and
WHEREAS, in 2009 applications have been made for ten projects under the Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT be THE
al OF THE CITY Commission
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that grant assistance p
Grant Program to the following organizations:
The following projects are recommended for funding by the Cultural Arts Commission:
PROJECT AWARD
ORGANIZATION Winter Show-Paint Your World Green $612
1 Art For All 2 Ballet Folklorico Two Dance Performances $5,292
$2,290
3 Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society Spring Concert $ , 90
4 Elgin Children's Chorus Hear Freedom Ring Concert
5 Elgin Choral Union
Mendessohn's Concert $4,861
$5,376
6 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Discover: Bernstein Concert
7 Fox Valley Theatre Co.
Legends Of Music Production $4,906 8 Heartland Voices Mass of the Children Performance $4 771
9 Independent Players A musical and a comedy production $2,109
Oedipus The King production $5,126
10 Janus Theatre Total: $40,719
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 11, 2009
Adopted: February 11, 2009
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
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Attest:
s/Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
1/21/09
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this I I day of Fejorvcu ,2009,by
and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal corporation(hereinafter refeifed to as the
"City"),and Heartland Voices. ,a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of
the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the "Grantee").
WHEREAS,the City has determined that it would serve a beneficial public purpose to enter
into an agreement with the Grantee to provide a grant to the Grantee in exchange for the Grantee to
provide certain contract services as described in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee 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 acknowledged,the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Grantee shall provide all of the services pursuant to the terms and conditions and
on the dates and times as described in the document entitled Heartland Voices - Scope of Services
for 2009 Grant 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 Grantee represents and warrants that the
Grantee 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 Grantee shall address all inquiries and requests made pursuant to this agreement
to the Assistant City Manager of the City or his designee.
3. In connection with the Subject Services to be performed on other than City properties,
the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that the Grantee will periodically inspect all of such
facilities and equipment for such purposes. Grantee also warrants that the Grantee and the Grantee'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,Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City.
4. The City shall provide a grant to the Grantee for the Subject Services under this
agreement in the total amount of four thousand seven hundred and seventy one dollars ($4,771).
Such payment by the City to the Grantee shall be made within 90 days.
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5. Grantee shall comply with all of the requirements,terms and conditions of the City's
Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. All grant funds for the Subject Services shall be
expended by the Grantee between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. All funds awarded
pursuant to this agreement shall be expended in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
agreement and of the City's Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. The Grantee shall apply the
monies to be paid by the City to the Grantee pursuant to the proceeding paragraph hereof solely to
fund the Subject Services identified in Exhibit A and no funds from the grant provided pursuant to
this agreement shall be used by the Grantee for operating expenses or for any purchase of permanent
equipment, capital improvements, construction or for the payment of any previous years deficit.
6. Prior to the entry into this agreement, the Grantee shall complete a Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Application in a form as required by the City. Following the completion of the
Subject Services the Grantee shall submit a final report in a form as required by the City no later than
January 15, 2009. Without limiting the foregoing, the Grantee shall also complete, maintain and
submit to the Assistant City Manager of the City, or his designee, any and all records,reports and
forms relating to the Subject Services in this agreement as requested by the City, including but not
limited to, as follows:
A. The Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City prior to any
payment by the City.
B. The Grantee shall provide to the City all accounting records
substantiating any and all revenues and expenses relating to the grant
funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement. Such accounting records
shall be submitted by the Grantee to the City for review by the City's
Fiscal Services Department within forty-five (45) days following the
completion of the Subject Services. Accounting records shall include,
but not be limited to, bank statements, cancelled checks, invoices,
ticket sales,and such other documentation as determined by the City to
verify the performance of the Subject Services and/or grant related
receipts and disbursements.
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 Grantee ceases its
operations prior to December 31, 2009,the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement that in connection with the performance and/or providing of the Subject Services in this
Agreement that the Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, city and other
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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, Grantee hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all of the Grantee's
employees and/or agents who will be performing and/or providing the Subject Services with respect
to this Agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee 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 performance of the Subject Services to be provided for in this Agreement.
Grantee shall also perform and provide the Subject Services with due care. The City shall have the
right to audit any records in the possession of control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's
compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the
Grantee shall make available to the City the Grantee's relevant records at no cost to the City.
9. The City of Elgin and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission shall be recognized as
sponsors of the Grantee and shall receive the benefits of sponsorship consistent with the level of
support provided in this agreement. At a minimum, the City's and the Elgin Cultural Arts
Commission's support shall be acknowledged on all print materials promoting the Grantee'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 and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission". Three samples of this
acknowledgement shall be provided to the City. A logo provided by the City to the Grantee 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 December 31, 2009.
12. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture,
employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. Grantee understands and agrees
that the relationship of the Grantee to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of an
independent contractor. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Grantee and the Grantee'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 be 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
to comply with the conditions of the agreement,the other party may terminate this agreement. In the
event any legal action is brought by the City for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the
Grantee in this agreement and the City is the prevailing party in such action, the City shall also be
entitled to recover from the Grantee reasonable interest and reasonable attorney's fees.
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14. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof,the City may terminate this agreement at
agreement time upon thirty(30)days prior written notice to the Grantee. In the event this is so
terminated, the Grantee 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 Grantee shall immediately cease the expenditure of any funds paid to the Grantee by
the City and shall refund to the City any unearned or unexpended funds.
15. To the fullest extent permitted by law,Grantee 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 Grantee in connection herewith,including negligence or omissions or agents of the
Grantee 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 section shall survive any expiration,
completion and/or termination of this agreement.
16. The Grantee 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 Grantee 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 Grantee 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.
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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 Grantee certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on a public contact as a
result of a violation 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 Grantee 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 law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. the vendor's internal complaint process including 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. As a condition of this agreement,the Grantee shall have in place a written substance
abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in the Substance Abuse
Prevention Public Works Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to
the City's Assistant City Manager prior to the entry and execution of this agreement.
26. Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, it is expressly agreed and
understood that in connection with the performance of this agreement the Grantee 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, the Grantee hereby certifies, represents and
warrants to the City that all of Grantee's employees and/or agents who will be providing products,
and/or services with respect to this agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee
shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses,pay all charges and fees and give all notices
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necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or
services to be provided pursuant to this agreement. City shall have the right to audit any records in
the possession or control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's compliance with the provisions
of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the Grantee shall make available to
the City the City's relevant records at no cost to the City. The provisions of this section shall survive
any expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
27. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement,with the sole exception of
the monies the City has agreed to pay the Grantee pursuant to Section 4 hereof, no action shall be
commenced by the Grantee, any related persons or entities, and/or any of their successors and/or
assigns, against the City for monetary damages. The provisions of this section shall survive any
expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
28. 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 Grantee:
City of Elgin Heartland Voices
150 Dexter Court 1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60120-5555 Elgin, IL 60123
Attention: Sean Stegall
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5555
29. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be a joint and collective work
product of the City and the Grantee 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.
30. 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
Grantee without the express written consent of the City which consent may be withheld at the sole
discretion of the City.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have entered into executed this agreement on the
date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal (GRANTEE)
Corpora ion Heartland Voices
By: By: vAI; /Kkxv.,
City an et'
Attest:
City Clerk
F:\Legal Dept\Agreement\CULTURAL ARTS COMM GRANT AGRT-clean 1-12-09.doc
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY GRANTEE
Heartland Voices will present "Mass of the Children" performance
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Resolution No. 09-21
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT RECIPIENTS
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WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program has been established to
provide financial assistance for arts programming; and
WHEREAS, in 2009 applications have been made for ten projects under the Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that grant assistance be provided under the Cultural Arts Commission
Grant Program to the following organizations:
The following projects are recommended for funding by the Cultural Arts Commission:
ORGANIZATION
PROJECT AWARD
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1 Art For All
Winter Show-Paint Your World Green 1 2 Ballet Folklorico Two Dance Performances $5,292
$2,290
3 Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society Spring Concert $ , 90
4 Elgin Children's Chorus Hear Freedom Ring Concert
5 Elgin Choral Union
Mendessohn's Concert $4,861
$5,376
6 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Discover: Bernstein Concert
7 Fox Valley Theatre Co.
Legends Of Music Production $4,906 8 Heartland Voices Mass of the Children Performance $4,771
9 Independent Players A musical and a comedy production $2,109
Oedipus The King production $5,126
10 Janus Theatre Total: $40,719
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 11, 2009
Adopted: February 11, 2009
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this I I day of FJDroar , 2009,by
and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal corporation(hereinafter refered to as the
"City"),and Independent Players,a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws
of the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the "Grantee").
WHEREAS,the City has determined that it would serve a beneficial public purpose to enter
into an agreement with the Grantee to provide a grant to the Grantee in exchange for the Grantee to
provide certain contract services as described in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee 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 acknowledged,the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Grantee shall provide all of the services pursuant to the terms and conditions and
on the dates and times as described in the document entitled Independent Players-Scope of Services
for 2009 Grant 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 Grantee represents and warrants that the
Grantee 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 Grantee shall address all inquiries and requests made pursuant to this agreement
to the Assistant City Manager of the City or his designee.
3. In connection with the Subject Services to be performed on other than City properties,
the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that the Grantee will periodically inspect all of such
facilities and equipment for such purposes. Grantee also warrants that the Grantee and the Grantee'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,Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City.
4. The City shall provide a grant to the Grantee for the Subject Services under this
agreement in the total amount of two thousand one hundred and nine dollars($2,109).Such payment
by the City to the Grantee shall be made within 90 days.
5. Grantee shall comply with all of the requirements,terms and conditions of the City's
Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. All grant funds for the Subject Services shall be
expended by the Grantee between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. All funds awarded
pursuant to this agreement shall be expended in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
agreement and of the City's Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. The Grantee shall apply the
monies to be paid by the City to the Grantee pursuant to the proceeding paragraph hereof solely to
fund the Subject Services identified in Exhibit A and no funds from the grant provided pursuant to
this agreement shall be used by the Grantee for operating expenses or for any purchase ofpermanent
equipment, capital improvements, construction or for the payment of any previous years deficit.
6. Prior to the entry into this agreement, the Grantee shall complete a Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Application in a form as required by the City. Following the completion of the
Subject Services the Grantee shall submit a final report in a form as required by the City no later than
January 15, 2009. Without limiting the foregoing, the Grantee shall also complete, maintain and
submit to the Assistant City Manager of the City, or his designee, any and all records, reports and
forms relating to the Subject Services in this agreement as requested by the City, including but not
limited to, as follows:
A. The Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City prior to any
payment by the City.
B. The Grantee shall provide to the City all accounting records
substantiating any and all revenues and expenses relating to the grant
funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement. Such accounting records
shall be submitted by the Grantee to the City for review by the City's
Fiscal Services Department within forty-five (45) days following the
completion of the Subject Services. Accounting records shall include,
but not be limited to, bank statements, cancelled checks, invoices,
ticket sales,and such other documentation as determined by the City to
verify the performance of the Subject Services and/or grant related
receipts and disbursements.
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 Grantee ceases its
operations prior to December 31,2009,the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement that in connection with the performance and/or providing of the Subject Services in this
Agreement that the Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, city and other
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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, Grantee hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all of the Grantee's
employees and/or agents who will be performing and/or providing the Subject Services with respect
to this Agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee 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 performance of the Subject Services to be provided for in this Agreement.
Grantee shall also perform and provide the Subject Services with due care. The City shall have the
right to audit any records in the possession of control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's
compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the
Grantee shall make available to the City the Grantee's relevant records at no cost to the City.
9. The City of Elgin and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission shall be recognized as
sponsors of the Grantee and shall receive the benefits of sponsorship consistent with the level of
support provided in this agreement. At a minimum, the City's and the Elgin Cultural Arts
Commission's support shall be acknowledged on all print materials promoting the Grantee'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 and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission". Three samples of this
acknowledgement shall be provided to the City. A logo provided by the City to the Grantee 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 December 31, 2009.
12. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture,
employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. Grantee understands and agrees
that the relationship of the Grantee to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of an
independent contractor. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Grantee and the Grantee'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 be 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
to comply with the conditions of the agreement,the other party may terminate this agreement. In the
event any legal action is brought by the City for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the
Grantee in this agreement and the City is the prevailing party in such action, the City shall also be
entitled to recover from the Grantee reasonable interest and reasonable attorney's fees.
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14. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof,the City may terminate this agreement at
any time upon thirty(30) days prior written notice to the Grantee. In the event this agreement is so
terminated, the Grantee 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 Grantee shall immediately cease the expenditure of any funds paid to the Grantee by
the City and shall refund to the City any unearned or unexpended funds.
15. To the fullest extent permitted by law,Grantee 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 Grantee in connection herewith,including negligence or omissions or agents of the
Grantee 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 section shall survive any expiration,
completion and/or termination of this agreement.
16. The Grantee 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 Grantee 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 Grantee 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.
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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 Grantee certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on a public contact as a
result of a violation 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 Grantee 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 law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. the vendor's internal complaint process including 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. As a condition of this agreement,the Grantee shall have in place a written substance
abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in the Substance Abuse
Prevention Public Works Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to
the City's Assistant City Manager prior to the entry and execution of this agreement.
26. Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, it is expressly agreed and
understood that in connection with the performance of this agreement the Grantee 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, the Grantee hereby certifies, represents and
warrants to the City that all of Grantee's employees and/or agents who will be providing products,
and/or services with respect to this agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee
shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses,pay all charges and fees and give all notices
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necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or
services to be provided pursuant to this agreement. City shall have the right to audit any records in
the possession or control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's compliance with the provisions
of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the Grantee shall make available to
the City the.City's relevant records at no cost to the City. The provisions of this section shall survive
any expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
27. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement,with the sole exception of
the monies the City has agreed to pay the Grantee pursuant to Section 4 hereof, no action shall be
commenced by the Grantee, any related persons or entities, and/or any of their successors and/or
assigns, against the City for monetary damages. The provisions of this section shall survive any
expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
28. 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 Grantee:
City of Elgin Independent Players
150 Dexter Court P.O. Box 982
Elgin, IL 60120-5555 Elgin, IL 60121
Attention: Sean Stegall
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5555
29. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be a joint and collective work
product of the City and the Grantee 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.
30. 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
Grantee without the express written consent of the City which consent may be withheld at the sole
discretion of the City.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have entered into executed this agreement on the
date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal (GRANTEE)
Corporation Independent Player /►
By: By:
City ger
Attest:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY GRANTEE
A theatrical presentation of an English Comedy, "When We Are
Married in conjunction with a musical review.
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Resolution No. 09-21
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT RECIPIENTS
WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program has been established to
provide financial assistance for arts programming; and
WHEREAS, in 2009 applications have been made for ten projects under the Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BEIassRs ante be Drovided THE
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the CCOultu al OF THE CITY Commission
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that grantp
Grant Program to the following organizations:
The following projects are recommended for funding by the Cultural Arts Commission:
ORGANIZATION
PROJECT AWARD
1 Art For All Winter Show-Paint Your World Green $612
2 Ballet Folklorico
Two Dance Performances $5,292
$2,290
3 Elgin Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society Spring Concert $ , 90
4 Elgin Children's Chorus Hear Freedom Ring Concert
5 Elgin Choral Union
Mendessohn's Concert $4,861
$5,376
6 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Discover: Bernstein Concert
7 Fox Valley Theatre Co.
Legends Of Music Production $4,906 8 Heartland Voices Mass of the Children Performance $4 771
9 Independent Players A musical and a comedy production $2,109
Oedipus The King production $5,126
10 Janus Theatre Total: $40,719
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 11, 2009
Adopted: February 11, 2009
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this I I day of Feb(X. , 2009,by
and between the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal corporation(hereinafter ref&red to as the
"City"),and Janus Theatre,a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to.as the"Grantee").
WHEREAS,the City has determined that it would serve a beneficial public purpose to enter
into an agreement with the Grantee to provide a grant to the Grantee in exchange for the Grantee to
provide certain contract services as described in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee 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 acknowledged,the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Grantee shall provide all of the services pursuant to the terms and conditions and
on the dates and times as described in the document entitled Janus Theatre- Scope of Services for
2009 Grant 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 Grantee represents and warrants that the Grantee 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 Grantee shall address all inquiries and requests made pursuant to this agreement
to the Assistant City Manager of the City or his designee.
3. In connection with the Subject Services to be performed on other than City properties,
the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that the Grantee will periodically inspect all of such
facilities and equipment for such purposes. Grantee also warrants that the Grantee and the Grantee'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,Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City.
4. The City shall provide a grant to the Grantee for the Subject Services under this
agreement in the total amount of five thousand one hundred and twenty six dollars ($5,126). Such
payment by the City to the Grantee shall be made within 90 days.
5. Grantee shall comply with all of the requirements,terms and conditions of the City's
Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. All grant funds for the Subject Services shall be
expended by the Grantee between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. All funds awarded
pursuant to this agreement shall be expended in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
agreement and of the City's Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program. The Grantee shall apply the
monies to be paid by the City to the Grantee pursuant to the proceeding paragraph hereof solely to
fund the Subject Services identified in Exhibit A and no funds from the grant provided pursuant to
this agreement shall be used by the Grantee for operating expenses or for any purchase of permanent
equipment, capital improvements, construction or for the payment of any previous years deficit.
6. Prior to the entry into this agreement, the Grantee shall complete a Cultural Arts
Commission Grant Application in a form as required by the City. Following the completion of the
Subject Services the Grantee shall submit a final report in a form as required by the City no later than
January 15, 2009. Without limiting the foregoing, the Grantee shall also complete, maintain and
submit to the Assistant City Manager of the City, or his designee, any and all records, reports and
forms relating to the Subject Services in this agreement as requested by the City,including but not
limited to, as follows:
A. The Grantee 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 Assistant City Manager of the City prior to any
payment by the City.
B. The Grantee shall provide to the City all accounting records
substantiating any and all revenues and expenses relating to the grant
funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement. Such accounting records
shall be submitted by the Grantee to the City for review by the City's
Fiscal Services Department within forty-five (45) days following the
completion of the Subject Services. Accounting records shall include,
but not be limited to, bank statements, cancelled checks, invoices,
ticket sales,and such other documentation as determined by the City to
verify the performance of the Subject Services and/or grant related
receipts and disbursements.
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 Grantee ceases its
operations prior to December 31, 2009,the Grantee 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. Grantee agrees and warrants that notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement that in connection with the performance and/or providing of the Subject Services in this
Agreement that the Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, city and other
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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, Grantee hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all of the Grantee's
employees and/or agents who will be performing and/or providing the Subject Services with respect
to this Agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee 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 performance of the Subject Services to be provided for in this Agreement.
Grantee shall also perform and provide the Subject Services with due care. The City shall have the
right to audit any records in the possession of control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's
compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the
Grantee shall make available to the City the Grantee's relevant records at no cost to the City.
9. The City of Elgin and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission shall be recognized as
sponsors of the Grantee and shall receive the benefits of sponsorship consistent with the level of
support provided in this agreement. At a minimum, the City's and the Elgin Cultural Arts
Commission's support shall be acknowledged on all print materials promoting the Grantee'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 and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission". Three samples of this
acknowledgement shall be provided to the City. A logo provided by the City to the Grantee 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 December 31, 2009.
12. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture,
employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. Grantee understands and agrees
that the relationship of the Grantee to the City arising out of this agreement shall be that of an
independent contractor. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Grantee and the Grantee'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 be 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
to comply with the conditions of the agreement,the other party may terminate this agreement. In the
event any legal action is brought by the City for the enforcement of any of the obligations of the
Grantee in this agreement and the City is the prevailing party in such action, the City shall also be
entitled to recover from the Grantee reasonable interest and reasonable attorney's fees.
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14. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof,the City may terminate this agreement at
any time upon thirty(30)days prior written notice to the Grantee. In the event this agreement is so
terminated, the Grantee 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 Grantee shall immediately cease the expenditure of any funds paid to the Grantee by
the City and shall refund to the City any unearned or unexpended funds.
15. To the fullest extent permitted by law,Grantee 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,attorneys 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 Grantee in connection herewith,including negligence or omissions or agents of the
Grantee 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 section shall survive any expiration,
completion and/or termination of this agreement.
16. The Grantee 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 Grantee 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 Grantee 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 ofpay 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.
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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 Grantee certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on a public contact as a
result of a violation 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 Grantee 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 law;
C. a description of sexual harassment,utilizing examples;
D. the vendor's internal complaint process including 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. As a condition of this agreement,the Grantee shall have in place a written substance
abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in the Substance Abuse
Prevention Public Works Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to
the City's Assistant City Manager prior to the entry and execution of this agreement.
26. Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, it is expressly agreed and
understood that in connection with the performance of this agreement the Grantee 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, the Grantee hereby certifies, represents and
warrants to the City that all of Grantee's employees and/or agents who will be providing products,
and/or services with respect to this agreement shall be legal residents of the United States. Grantee
shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses,pay all charges and fees and give all notices
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necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or
services to be provided pursuant to this agreement. City shall have the right to audit any records in
the possession or control of the Grantee to determine the Grantee's compliance with the provisions
of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit,the Grantee shall make available to
the City the City's relevant records at no cost to the City. The provisions of this section shall survive
any expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
27. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement,with the sole exception of
the monies the City has agreed to pay the Grantee pursuant to Section 4 hereof, no action shall be
commenced by the Grantee, any related persons or entities, and/or any of their successors and/or
assigns, against the City for monetary damages. The provisions of this section shall survive any
expiration, completion and/or termination of this agreement.
28. 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 Grantee:
City of Elgin Janus Theatre
150 Dexter Court 919 Prospect Blvd.
Elgin, IL 60120-5555 Elgin,IL 60120
Attention: Sean Stegall
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5555
29. This agreement is and shall be deemed to construe to be a joint and collective work
product of the City and the Grantee 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.
30. 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
Grantee without the express written consent of the City which consent may withheld at the sole
discretion of the City.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have entered into executed this agreement on the
date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal (GRANTEE)
Corporation Janus Theatre
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Attest:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY GRANTEE
Janus Theatre will produce and perform an adaptation of "Oedipus
the King" at the Elgin Art Showcase to kick off their Tenth Year
Anniversary.
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