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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-City Manager : i .-:' , '~.~ i _--, J t\ CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCll:.;jACT10N \i f\ Date: October 23, 2008 Subject: RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE. MICC Meeting Date: November 3, 2008 From: Mark Weinberg Dept: City Manager Synopsis of Previous Council Action: Sept.17, 2007 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. August 7, 2006 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. October 17, 2005 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. Nov. 15, 2004 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. Oct. 6, 2003 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. Nov. 4, 2002 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. Recommended motion: Adopt Resolution. J// . ignature Contact person: Peggi Hazlett Phone: 5133 Supporting data attached: Resolution and Agreement Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $70,000.00 Source: (Accl. No.) 001-092-5186 dso ~ ~- 4/5 (Accl. Description) Fine Arts funding Finance: ~nllnr.:il Notes: Agenda Item No.----er-- ,,-~-I)f> CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT Subject: Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino authorizing execution of an Agreement with the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra for the promotion of Arts and Culture. Background Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra has been included as a budget line item since Fiscal Year 2001-2002. In its 80th year, the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra is not only one of the oldest, but is also one of the most prestigious in the United States. Generations after its inception in 1929, the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra continues to bring joy and inspiration to music lovers of all ages with world-class performances of some of the world's most beautiful orchestral compositions. Under the direction of Conductor Carlo Ponti, Jr. this unique ensemble of brilliant and talented musicians who, along with their predecessors, have occupied a central place in the cultural life of the Inland Empire for 80 consecutive years. The Symphony's 80th season, featuring some of the greatest master-pieces in symphonic literature as well as an array of internationally acclaimed guest soloists, promises to be the Orchestra's most inspiring season yet. Fiscal Impact: Funding in the amount of $70,000 was included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget Account # 001-092-5186. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 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. The City Manager of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of said City an Agreement with San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, a copy of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference as fully as though set forth at length. SECTION 2. The authorization to execute the above referenced agreement is rescinded if the parties to the agreement fail to execute it within sixty (60) days of the passage of this resolution. III III III III III III III III III III III III 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 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 meeting thereof, held on the _ day of , 2008, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT ESTRADA BAXTER BRINKER DERRY KELLEY JOHNSON MCCAMMACK City Clerk The foregoing resolution IS hereby approved this day of ,2008. Patrick J. Morris, Mayor City of San Bernardino Approved as to form: JAMES F. PENMAN, City torney 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AGREEMENT Fine Arts Funding THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, a municipal corporation, referred to as "City" and the SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, a non- profit organization, referred to as "Organization" The parties agree as follows: 1. Recitals. A. Organization has requested financial assistance from City for fiscal year 2008-09, in order to assist in defraying the expense of certain concerts, shows, festivals, events, or activities sponsored by Organization. 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 City beyond the term of this Agreement. B. The expenditure of funds under this Agreement is for a valid municipal public purpose, to wit: the promotion of art appreciation in the City of San Bernardino, as more fully set forth in the proposal submitted by Organization. 2. Payment. Upon presentation of a claim by Organization to the City Manager's Office, City shall pay to Organization from the City's budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year, the total sum of $70,000.00 dollars, to cover the costs of the activities set forth in Organization's grant proposal. 3. Use of Funds. The funds paid by City to Organization under this Agreement shall be used solely for the purposes set forth in Section 1 of this Agreement and in strict compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. No deviation from the terms of this Agreement shall be made without -1- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE. the express approval of City. Organization shall return to City any funds provided by City to Organization under this Agreement that Organization has not expended by June 30, 2009. 4. Accounting. Within 20 days after the completion of an event for which Organization expends funds provided by City under this Agreement, Organization shall submit to the City Manager's Office, with a copy to City's Director of Finance, an accounting showing the items for which funds were expended and the amount expended for each item in connection with the event. Organization shall maintain financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in such a manner as to permit City to easily trace the expenditures of the funds. Organization shall keep all of its books and records open for inspection at any time during the business day by City or its officers or agents. If Organization fails to submit the financial records it is required to submit under this section, Organization shall reimburse to City any funds for which the required records are not submitted. 5. Hold Harmless. Organization covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City, 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 under this Agreement or any operations under this Agreement. Payments from the City to Organization under this Agreement are made with the understanding that 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 City in performing said services. - 2- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE. Organization warrants that it has secured all licenses or other permissions required to perform or use any works of intellectual property, names, marks, or trade names that Organization performs or uses in the performance of this Agreement. This warranty covers, but is not limited to, works of intellectual property that are protected by state and federal statutory and common law copyright, right of publicity, trademark/unfair competition laws, or any other proprietary rights. Organization agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend City, including its employees, contractors, and agents, from and against any claims or lawsuits, including costs, expenses, and attorney fees, that arise or result from any allegation of intellectual property infringement by Organization. The costs, salaries, and expenses of the City Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of City shall be considered "attorney fees" for purposes of this section. 6. Termination. City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and retain any funds not yet distributed to Organization at any time and for any reason by mailing a ten-day written notice to Organization. This Agreement shall terminate ten days after the mailing of such notice. In the event this Agreement is terminated due to Organization's improper use of funds or use of funds for any purpose not authorized by this Agreement, any funds distributed by City to Organization but not yet expended by Organization shall be returned immediately by Organization to City. In addition, Organization shall reimburse City the full amount of any funds distributed by City to Organization and expended by Organization which were used for any purpose not authorized by this Agreement. .3. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF 2 THE ARTS AND CULTURE. 7. As'signment. assign its interest in prior written approval Organization shall not this Agreement without the of City. 8. Insurance. Organization shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement policies of public liability and property damage insurance covering any and all claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of the performance of this Agreement by Organization or its agents. Each policy shall designate as named or additional insureds City and its elective and appointive boards, commissions, officers, attorneys, agents and employees, and shall cover claims for personal injury, including death, and property damage. The policy limits on each policy shall be at least the following amounts: (a) Public Liability Insurance - not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for injury, including but not limited to death, to any person. (b) Property Damage Insurance - not less than $50,000 per occurrence. (c) Workers Compensation - in the minimum coverage amounts required by the California Labor Code, and including employer's liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Each Policy shall provide for a waiver by the insurer of subrogation against City and its directors, officers, agents, and employees. For each policy, Organization shall provide to City a Certificate of Insurance which shall require the insurer to provide City with at least 30 days' notice of any change in or termination of the policy. 9. Obligation. Organization hereby covenants that it has taken all actions necessary to make the adherence to the obligations imposed by this Agreement a binding obligation of Organization. -4 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE. 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: City Manager's Office City of San Bernardino Mary Schnepp, President San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra 1811 N. D Street San Bernardino, CA. 92405 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino, CA. 92418 11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and any other documents or instruments attached hereto or referred to herein integrate all terms and conditions mentioned herein or incidental hereto, and supersede all negotiations and prior writings 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, or advertising or in any other manner on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, age, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or City laws. III III III III III - 5- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE. Date: Date: Approved as to Form: tt~ By: mes F. Penman, ity Attorney CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO City Manager SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Mary Schnepp - 6-