HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-0325 Crystal Lake Strikers SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS SERVICE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is hereby made and entered into this
25th day of March 2026, by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois, an Illinois home rule
municipal corporation (hereinafter "City")and Crystal Lake Strikers, LLC, an Illinois
limited liability corporation, (hereinafter"Provider").
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby mutually acknowledged, the parties hereto
hereby agree as follows:
1. SERVICES. The City shall purchase, and ACW shall perform the Services in accordance
with the price, terms and conditions contained herein (collectively, "Services").
a. J)ate of Services. Provider will perform the Services on Saturday July 4, 2026
("Performance Date").
b. Cost of Services. The City shall pay provider a total Two Thousand Two
Hundred Dollars ($2,200.00) for the performance of Services (hereinafter"Cost of
Services"). The City will pay One Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00) to
provider at least four (4) weeks prior to the Performance Date. If provider
satisfactorily completes the Services, in the City's sole discretion,the City will pay
the remaining One Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00)to provider.
c. Location of Services. provider will perform the Services on Slade Avenue and
Douglas Avenue.
d. Time of Service . provider will perform the Services from 9:00 A.M. until 10:30
A.M ("Time of Performance").
e. Description of Services. provider will perform the following Services:
i. Provider shall supply, at its sole cost and expense, performers in costumes
who shall perform while walking in the parade.
ii. The performers will perform to music supplied by Provider.
iii. Provider shall also supply, at its sole cost and expense, up to one(1)
vehicle and one(1)driver to accompany the Provider during the
performance of Services if needed.
f. Sound and Setup. At least Forty-Five (45) minutes prior to the Time of
Performance, provider will perform all necessary sound and setup arrangements
necessary to perform the Services, at its sole cost and expense.
2. LAWNENUE. This agreement is subject to and governed by the laws of the
State of Illinois. Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any rights
arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall be the Circuit Court of Kane County,
Illinois. Provider hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court of Kane
County, Illinois for the enforcement of any rights, the resolution of any disputes and/or for
the purposes of any lawsuit brought pursuant to this agreement or the subject matter hereof;
and PROVIDER agrees that service by first class U.S. mail to 1500 Oakwood Avenue,
Hanover Park, IL 60133 shall constitute effective service. Both parties hereto waive any
rights to a jury.
3. NO MODIFICATION. There shall be no modification of this Agreement,
except in writing and executed by both parties hereto with the same formalities as the
original agreement.
4. MERGER. This Agreement embodies the whole agreement of the parties.
There are no promises, terms, conditions or obligations other than those contained herein,
and this agreement shall supersede all previous communications, representations or
agreements, either verbal, written or implied between the parties hereto.
5. INTEREST. PROVIDER hereby waives any and all claims or rights to
interest on money claimed to be due pursuant to this Agreement, and waives any and all
such rights to interest to which it may otherwise be entitled pursuant to law, including, but
not limited to, pursuant to the Local Government Prompt Payment Act (50 ILCS 505/1, et
seq.), as amended, or the Illinois Interest Act (815 ILCS 205/1, et seq.), as amended. The
provisions of this paragraph shall survive any expiration, completion and/or termination of
this Agreement.
6. SEVERABILITY. The terms of this Agreement shall be severable. In the
event any of the terms or the provisions of this Agreement are deemed to be void or
otherwise unenforceable for any reason,the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, it is expressly agreed and understood that in connection with the performance
of this Agreement, PROVIDER 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, PROVIDER hereby certifies,represents and warrants to the City that
all of PROVIDER's employees and/or agents who will be providing Services with respect
to this Agreement shall be legally authorized to work in the United States. PROVIDER shall
also, at its expense, secure all permits and licenses, pay all charges and fees, and give all
notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the Services to be
provided for in this Agreement. The City shall have the right to audit any records in the
possession or control of PROVIDER to determine PROVIDER's compliance with the
provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit, PROVIDER
shall make available to the City PROVIDER's relevant records at no cost to the City. City
shall pay any and all costs associated with any such audit.
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8. EXECUTION. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same Agreement. For
the purposes of executing this Agreement, any signed copy of this agreement transmitted by
fax,e-mail or other electronic means shall be treated in all manner and respects as an original
document. The signature of any party on a copy of this Agreement transmitted by fax
machine, or e-mail, or other electronic means shall be considered for these purposes as an
original signature and shall have the same legal effect as an original signature. Any such
faxed, e-mailed or other electronically transmitted copy of this Agreement shall be
considered to have the same binding legal effect as an original document. At the request of
either party any electronically transmitted correct copy of this Agreement shall be re-
executed by the parties in an original form.No party to this Agreement shall raise the use of
fax machine or e-mail as a defense to this Agreement and shall forever waive such defense.
9. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES. In no event shall City be liable for any
monetary damages in excess of the Cost of Services contemplated by this Agreement. In no
event shall City be liable for any consequential,special or punitive damages,or any damages
resulting from loss of profit.
10. INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by law, PROVIDER
agrees to and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees,
boards and commissions from and against any and all claims, suits, judgments, costs,
attorney's fees,damages or any and all other relief or liability arising out of or resulting from
or through or alleged to arise out of any acts or negligent acts or omissions of PROVIDER
or PROVIDER's officers, employees, agents or subcontractors in the performance of this
Agreement, including but not limited to, all services or work performed hereunder. 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.
11. INSURANCE. PROVIDER will 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 Services with
limits of not less than $500,000 per occurrence for damages to persons or property.
PROVIDER will 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, PROVIDER will provide to the City certificates
of insurance regarding the insurance required in this paragraph.
12. TERMINATION.Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the City may
terminate this Agreement upon providing written notice to PROVIDER thirty (30) days
before the Performance Date.
13. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTIES. This Agreement shall not
be construed so as to create a joint venture, partnership, employment or other agency
relationship between the parties hereto.
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14. WAIVER. Neither party hereto shall be responsible for any consequential,
indirect, punitive or incidental damages for any reason whatsoever. Any delay or failure to
enforce any rights by either party arising out of or pursuant to this Agreement shall not
constitute, and shall not be construed as, a waiver of any such rights.
15. LIMITATION OF ACTIONS. PROVIDER shall not be entitled to, and
hereby waives, any and all rights that it might have to file suit or bring any cause of action
or claim for damages against the City of Elgin and/or its affiliates, officers, employees,
agents, attorneys, boards and commissions of any nature whatsoever and in whatsoever
forum after two(2)years from the date of this Agreement.
16. NO OTHER AGREEMENTS. This Agreement is the only agreement
between the parties hereto regarding the subject matter hereof. There are no other
agreements, either oral, written or implied,between the parties hereto regarding the subject
matter hereof.This Agreement may only be altered or modified by written instrument signed
by both parties.
17. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
The person signing this Agreement certifies that s/he has been authorized by PROVIDER to
commit the PROVIDER contractually and has been authorized to execute this Agreement on its
behalf.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto set their hands the day and year first above
written.
Crystal Lake Strikers,LLC CITY OF ELGIN
Brett Hopkins
Print Name . (#adA
94� 7'`� Richard G. Koza1,City Manager
Signature
Attest:
Vice President
Title 42°(‘‘'
City Clerk
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