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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Mayor Patrick J. Morris
Subject: Resolution of the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino authorizing the execution of an
agreement with the Sinfonia Mexicana for
the promotion of arts and culture.
MICC Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Dept: Mayor's Office
Date: October II, 2007
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
October 16, 2006 - Resolution # 2006-365 Council authorized and approved the agreement and
grant in the amount of $54,000.
October 17, 2005 - Resolution # 2005-354 Council authorized and approved the agreement and
grant in the amount ofS60,687.50.
Recommended motion:
Adopt the resolution.
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Contact person:
Pe2gi Hazlett
Phone: 5133
Supporting data attached: SR, reso, and a2reement
Ward:
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $52,000.00
Source: (Ace!. No.) 001-091-5185
(Ace!. Description) Fine Arts funding
Finance:
Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Subiect:
Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the
execution of an agreement with the Sinfonia Mexicana for the promotion of arts and culture.
Backl!round:
Twelve organizations submitted applications for the fine arts grants. Total amount requested for
FY 2007-08 was 5242,831. A total of $133,500 was budgeted for fine arts in FY 2007/08. The
granted amount for the Sinfonia Mexicana was the only grant that exceeded the amount of
525,000.
In addition to the grant requests received from nine organizations that applied for grant funding
last year, the commission also reviewed applications from three additional organizations.
The deadline for submission for grant applications was August 31, 2007. Copies of the
applications and backup materials were sent to the members of the Fine Arts Commission for
review prior to their meeting on September 14, 2007. Oral interviews were held with the
applicants on September 14, 2007. Commissioners reviewed their notes and application
packages and made their final decision on grant allocations for recommendation to the Mayor
and Common Council.
The Fine Arts Commission is charged with making the difficult decision about how to effectively
allocate the limited funds budgeted for the promotion of arts in the City of San Bernardino. The
following is the recommendation of the Fine Arts Commission for FY 2007-08:
2007-08
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The Black Voice Foundation
Canto Bello Chorale
CSUSB Theatre Department
CSUSB Foundation - Dept. of Arts
The Fictitious Theatre Company
Inland Dance Theatres
Junior University
La Prensa / Press Enterprise
Prime Time Choraliers
Sinfonia Mexicana
Sturges Family Playhouse
Theatrical Arts Foundation
$10,000
$ 6,800
$ 5,500
. $11,900
$ 8,000
$18,000
$15,000
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$ 1,800
$52,000
$ 4,500
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Fiscal Imoact:
Grant award in the amount of$52,000 from the Fine Arts fund. Total funds in the amount of
$133,500 were included in the budget for FY07/08 in account # 001-091-5185.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMOM COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE SINFONIA MEXICANA FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager of the City of San Bernardino is hereby
authorized and directed to execute on behalf of said City an Agreement with Sinfonia
Mexicana, a copy of which is attached marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by
reference as fully as though set forth at length.
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SECTION 2. The authorization to execute the above reference agreement is
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMOM COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SINFONIA MEXICANA FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 5th day
of November, 2007, by the following vote, to wit:
Council Members:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAIN ABSENT
City Clerk
day of
,2007.
Patrick J. Morris, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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AGREEMENT
Fine Arts Funding
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, a municipal corporation, referred
to as "City" and the Sinfonia Mexicana, a non-profit
organization, referred to as "Organization"
The parties agree as follow:
1. Recitals.
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A. Organization has requested financial
assistance from City for fiscal year 2007-08, in
order to assist in defraying the expense of certain
concerts, shows, festivals, events, or activities
sponsored by Organization as set forth Organization's
grant proposal (hereinafter "the proposal") approved
by the Fine Arts Commission of the City. A copy of
said proposal is on file in the Mayor's Office of
Cultural Affairs. The terms of the proposal are
incorporated herein by reference and shall govern the
uses of the funds provided herein. The financial
assistance provided for in this agreement is made on
a one-time only basis, and receipt of said funds
shall not imply a continuing obligation of the City
beyond the terms of this Agreement.
B. The expenditure is for a valid municipal
public purpose, to wit: for the promotion of art
appreciation in San Bernardino, as more fully set
forth in the proposal submitted by Organization.
2. Payment. Upon presentation of a claim to
the Mayor's Office, City shall pay to Organization
from the budget for the 2007-08 fiscal year, the
total sum of $52,000.00 dollars, to cover the costs
per Fine Arts grant application agreement.
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3. Use of Funds. The funds paid to
Organization shall be used solely for the purposes
set forth in Paragraph 1 and in strict compliance
with the provisions set forth in the agreement. No
deviation from the agreement shall be made without
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Exhibit "A"
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AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE
SINFONIA MEXICANA FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND
CULTURE.
the expressed approval of the City of San Bernardino.
Said funds shall be expended by June 30, 2008, and
any unexpended funds shall be returned to City by
Organization.
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4. Accounting. Within 20 days after the
completion of the event, the Organization shall
submit to the Mayor's Office, with a copy to the
Director of Finance, an accounting of the actual
expenditures connected with said event as it relates
to the funds which were provided by the City.
Financial records shall be maintained in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles by
Organization in such manner as to permit City to
easily trace the expenditures of the funds. All books
and records of Organization are to be kept open for
inspection at any time during the business day by the
City or its officers or agents. Failure to submit
the financial records in accordance with this section
will result in the Organization reimbursing the funds
to the City.
5. Hold Harmless. Organization covenants and
agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
City of San Bernardino, its elective and appointive
boards, commissions, officers, attorneys, agents and
employees from all liabilities and charges, expenses
(including attorney fees), suits or losses however
occurring, or damages arising or growing out of the
use or receipt of the funds paid hereunder and all
operations under this agreement. Payments hereunder
are made with the understanding that the City is not
involved in the performance of services or other
activities of Organization. Organization and its
employees and agents are independent contractors and
are not employees or agents of the City in performing
said services. Organization further warrants that it
has secured all rights and permissions to perform any
works of intellectual property publicly or use any
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Exhibit "A"
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AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE
SINFONIA MEXICANA FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND
CULTURE.
names, marks, or trade names, including any licenses
necessary, to use any intellectual property,
including, but not limited to, any works protected by
state and federal statutory and common law copyright,
right of publicity, and trademark/unfair competition
laws, or any other proprietary rights.
Organization agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and
defend the City of San Bernardino, including its
employees, contractors, and agents, from and against
any claims or lawsuits, including costs, expenses,
and attorney's fees, that arise or result from any
allegation of intellectual property infringement by
organization.
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The costs, salary and expenses of the City Attorney
and members of his office in enforcing this agreement
on behalf of the City shall be considered as
"attorney fees" for the purposes of this paragraph.
6. Termination. City shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement and any funding remaining
unpaid hereunder for any reason by mailing a ten-day
written notice to Organization and this agreement
shall terminate ten days after the mailing of such
notice. In event this Agreement is terminated for
reasons of improper use of funds or use of funds for
any purpose other than those authorized, any
unexpended portion of funds provided by City shall be
returned to City. In addition, Organization shall
reimburse to City any funds expended which were used
for any purpose other than those authorized under
this Agreement.
7. Assignment.
assign its interest in
prior written approval
Organization
this Agreement
of City.
shall not
without the
8. Insurance.
and maintain during the
Organization shall take out
life of this Agreement such
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Exhibit "A"
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AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE
SINFONIA MEXICANA FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND
CULTURE.
public liability and property damage insurance,
naming the City and its elective and appointive
boards, commissions, officers, attorneys, agents and
employees as additional insured by Organization and
its agents performing acts covered by this Agreement
from the claims for personal injury, including death,
as well as from claims for property damage which may
arise from Organization's or its agents' operation
hereunder, whether such operations be by Organization
or its agent or by anyone directly or indirectly
employed by either Organization or its agents, and
the amounts of such insurance shall be as follows:
(a) Public Liability Insurance. In an amount
not less that $1,000,000 for injuries, including, but
not limited to, death, to any person, and subject to
the same limit for each person, in an amount not less
than $100,000 on account of anyone occurrence.
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less than
person on
Property Damage Insurance. In an amount not
$50,000 for damage to the property of each
account of an occurrence.
(c) Workers Compensation. Organization shall
provide worker compensation insurance in the amount
required by state law if the funds provided hereunder
are to be paid as a salary to any employee of
organization. Organization shall provide worker
compensation insurance in the amount required by
state law if the funds provided hereunder are to paid
as salary to any employee of Organization.
Organization shall require that all rights of
subrogation under such policy of workers compensation
insurance shall be waived as to City. City shall be
set forth as an additional named insured in each
policy of insurance provide hereunder.
(d) The Certificate of Insurance furnished to
the City shall require the insurer to notify the City
of any change or termination in the policy.
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Exhibit "A"
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AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE
SINFONIA MEXICANA FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND
CULTURE.
9. Obligation. Organization hereby
convenants that it has taken all actions necessary to
make the adherence to the obligations imposed by this
agreement a binding obligation of the organization.
10. Notices. All notices herein required shall
be in writing and delivered in person or sent by
certified mail, postage prepaid addressed as follows:
As to City:
As to Organization:
Mayor's Office
City of San Bernardino
300 North "DO Street
San Bernardino, CA. 92418
Anthony Bocanegra,
President
SINFONIA MEXICANA
468 West Fifth Street
San Bernardino, CA. 92401
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11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and any
other documents of instruments attached hereto or
referred to herein integrate all terms and conditions
mentioned herein or incidental hereto, and supersede
all negotiations and prior writing in respect to the
subject matter hereof. In the event of conflict
between the terms conditions or provisions of this
Agreement, and any such document or instrument, the
terms and conditions of this Agreement shall prevail.
12. Non-Discrimination. Organization agrees
that for the term of this Agreement it shall not
discriminate in employment recruitment, hiring,
admission practices, and advertising or in any other
manner on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, physical handicap, or marital
status.
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Exhibit "A II
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AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE
SINFONIA MEXICANA FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND
CULTURE.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Date:
Fred Wilson, City Manager
ATTEST:
Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk
SINFONIA MEXICANA
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By:
Anthony Bocanegra,
President
Approved as to form:
James F. Penman
City Attorney
By:
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Exhibit itA II