HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 Independence Day CelebrationCITY OF PALM DESERT
SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Approval of Palm Desert's 2015 Independence Day Celebration
SUBMITTED BY: Amy Lawrence, Administrative Secretary
DATE: March 12, 2015
CONTENTS: Pyro Spectaculars Agreement
Swing Cats Big Band Agreement
Recommendation
By Minute Motion:
1. Approve the 2015 Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2015;
2. Approve Contract No.C34260A with Pyro Spectaculars by Souza in the
amount of $38,000 for professional staff, and pyrotechnic supplies and
services for the fireworks display;
3. Approve Contract No.C34260B with Dan Methe — Swing Cats Big Band in the
amount of $3,650 to provide instrumental and vocal entertainment;
4. Authorize the Mayor to execute subject contracts;
5. Authorize expenditure with Lin Lines in the amount of $2,000 for shuttle
service to and from the event;
6. Authorize expenditure with Studio Instrument Rentals (SIR) of Palm Springs in
the amount of $2,500 for professional staff, instrumental equipment, and
sound and lighting services in conjunction with the concert;
7. Authorize miscellaneous expenditures in an amount not to exceed $7,500; and
8. Preapproval of line item for FY 2015/16 budget for the event.
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Each year the City of Palm Desert invites the community to celebrate our Country's
freedom through production of an Independence Day Celebration at the Civic Center
Park. As part of this year's festivities, the "Swing Cats Big Band" will perform live
instrumental and vocal entertainment and Pyro Spectaculars will provide a 20-minute
pyrotechnic display at the conclusion of the concert. As with years past, Lin Lines will
provide free shuttle service to and from the event from the Gardens on El Paseo and
Studio Instrument Rentals (SIR) of Palm Springs will provide professional staff,
instrumental equipment, and sound and lighting services in conjunction with the concert.
Other anticipated expenditures for the celebration include event insurance, radio
promotion, a live onsite radio remote(s) during the event, two-way radios for staff and
other agencies to communicate during the event, and other related expenditures that
may be required.
STAFF REPORT
2015 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
MARCH 12, 2015
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Last year, the City of Rancho Mirage generously provided $7,500 to the City of Palm
Desert to offset pyrotechnic costs for the event. Staff will again contact the cities of
Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells to request continued support. In anticipation of this
event, funds will be accounted for within the FY 2015/2016 Budget.
For production of the City's 2015 Independence Day Celebration, staff recommends that
City Council 1) approve contracts with Pyro Spectaculars by Souza and Swing Cats Big
Band, and authorize the Mayor to execute subject contracts; and 2) authorize
expenditures with Lin Lines for shuttle service from the Gardens on El Paseo to and
from the event, with Studio Instrument Rentals (SIR) of Palm Springs for sound and
lighting services in conjunction with the concert, and for miscellaneous expenditures
required to execute the event; and 4) preapprove line item for the FY 2015/16 budget.
Fiscal Analysis
Funding for this event will be included as part of the FY 2015/2016 Budget; therefore,
there will be no additional impact to the General Fund.
Submitted By:
A y Law nce, Administrative Secretary
Reviewed By:
Frankie Rid Dir ctor of Special Programs
Paul S. bsofi, Director of Finance
Rudy A osta, Assistant City Manager
al:
n M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.
P.O. Box 2329
City of Palm Desert
Program A, Rev, # 1
Rialto, CA 92377 July 4, 2015
Tel: 909-355-8120 :::: Fax: 909-355-9813 Page I of 6
C34260A
PRODUCTION AGREEMENT
(Special)
This agreement ("Agreement") is made this day of ,2015 by and between Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., a California
corporation, hereinafter referred to as ("PYRO"), and City of Palm Desert, hereinafter referred to as ("CLIENT"). PYRO and CLIENT are sometimes referred to
as "Party" or collectively as "Parties" herein.
1. Engagement - CLIENT hereby engages PYRO to provide to CLIENT one fireworks production ("Production"), and PYRO accepts such engagement
upon all of the promises, terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. The Production shall be substantially as outlined in Program "A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
1.1 PYRO Duties — PYRO shall provide all pyrotechnic equipment, trained pyrotechnicians, shipping, pyrotechnic products, application for
specific pyrotechnic permits (the cost of which, including standby fees, shall be paid by CLIENT) relating to the Production, insurance covering the
Production and the other things on its part to be performed as more specifically set forth below in this Agreement and in the Scope of Work ("Scope of
Work"), attached hereto, incorporated herein by this reference, and made a part of this Agreement as though set forth fully herein.
1.2 CLIEN'I' Duties — CLIENT shall provide to PYRO a suitable site ("Site") for the Production, security for the Site as set forth in Paragraph
6 hereof, access to the Site, any permission necessary to utilize the Site for the Production, and the other things on its part to be performed as more
specifically set forth below in this Agreement and in the Scope of Work. All Site arrangements are subject to PYRO's reasonable approval as to
pyrotechnic safety, suitability, and security. All other conditions of the Site shall be the responsibility of CLIENT, including, but not limited to, access,
use, control, parking and general safety with respect to the public, CLIENT personnel and other contractors.
2. Time and Place -The Production shall take place on July 4, 2015, at approximately 9:00 PM, at Colleae of the Desert Baseball Field, Palm Desert,
CA, Site.
3. Fees, Interest, and Expenses -
3.1 Fee - CLIENT agrees to pay PYRO a fee of $38,000.00 USD (l'HiR'I'Y EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS) ("Fee") for the Production.
CLIENT shall pay to PYRO $19,000.00 USD (NINETEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS) of the Fee plus estimated permit and standby fees, specified production
costs, and other regulatory costs approximated at $00.00 OR an amount to be determined, for a total of 1 0.00, as a deposit ("Deposit") upon the execution
of this Agreement by both parties but no later than April 3, 2015. The balance of the Fee shall be paid no later than July 6, 2015. CLIENT authorizes PYRO to
receive and verify credit and financial infortttation concerning CLIENT from any agency, person or entity including but not limited to credit reporting agencies.
The "PRICE•, FIRM" date, the date by which the executed Agreement must be delivered to Pyre, is set forth in paragraph 20.
3.2 Interest - In the event that the Fee is not paid in a timely manner, CLIENT will be responsible for the payment of 1.5% interest per month
or 18% annually on the unpaid balance. If litigation arises out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable costs incurred in connection
with the litigation, including, but not limited to attorneys' fees.
3.3 Expenses — PYRO shall pay all normal expenses directly related to the Production including freight, insurance as outlined, pyrotechnic
products, pyrotechnic equipment, experienced pyrotechnic personnel to set up and discharge the pyrotechnics and those additional items as outlined as PYRO's
responsibility in the Scope of Work. CLIENT shall pay all costs related to the Production not supplied by PYRO including, but not limited to, those items
outlined as CLIENT's responsibility in this Agreement and Scope of Work.
4. Proprietary Rights - PYRO represents and warrants that it owns all copyrights, including performance rights, to this Production, except that PYRO
does not own CLIENT -owned material or third -party -owned material that has been included in the Production, and as to such CLIENT -owned mid third -party -
owned material, CLIENT assumes full responsibility therefore. CLIENT agrees that PYRO shall retain ownership of, and all copyrights and other rights to, the
Production, except that PYRO shall not acquire or retain any ownership or other rights in or to CLIENT -owned material and third -party -owned material and shall
not be responsible in any way for such material. If applicable, CLIENT consents to the use of CLIEN'f-owned material and represents that it has or will obtain
any permission from appropriate third parties sufficient to authorize public exhibition of any such material in connection with this Production. PYRO reserves the
ownership rights in its trade names that are used in or are a product of the Production. Any reproduction by sound, video or other duplication or recording process
without the express written permission of PYRO is prohibited.
5. 'afet - PYRO and CLIENT shall each comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and employ safety programs and measures
consistent with recognized applicable industry standards and practices. At all times before and during the Production, it shall be within PYRO's sole discretion to
determine whether or not the Production may be safely discharged or continued. it shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement by PYRO for fireworks to fail
or malfunction, or for PYRO to determine that the Production cannot be discharged or continued as a result of any conditions or circumstances affecting safety
beyond the reasonable control of PYRO.
6. Security - CLIENT shall provide adequate security personnel, barricades, and Police Department services as may be necessary to preclude individuals
other than those authorized by PYRO from entering an area to be designated by PYRO as the area for the set-up and discharge of the Production, including a
fallout area satisfactory to PYRO where the pyrotechnics may safely rise and any debris may safely fall. PYRO shall have no responsibility for monitoring or
controlling CLIENT"s other contractors, providers or volunteers; the public; areas to which the public or contractors have access; or any other public or contractor
facilities associated with the Production.
7. Cleanup - PYRO shall be responsible for the removal of all equipment provided by PYRO and clean up of any live pyrotechnic debris made necessary
by PYRO. CLIENT shall be responsible for any other clean up which may be required of the Production or set-up, discharge and fallout areas including any
environmental clean-up.
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Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.
P.O, Box 2329
Rialto, CA 92377
Tel: 909-355-8120 :::: Fax: 909-355-9813
City of Palm Desert
Program A, Rev. # 1
July 4, 2015
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8. Permits - PYRO agrees to apply for permits for the firing of pyrotechnics only from the Palm Desert Fire Department, FAA, and USCG, if required.
CLIENT shall be responsible for any fees associated with these permits including standby fees. CLIENT shall be responsible for obtaining any other necessary
permits, paying associated fees, and making other appropriate arrangements for Police Departments, other Fire Departments, road closures, event/activity or land
use permits or any permission or permit required by any Local, Regional, State or Federal Government.
9. Insurance - PYRO shall at all times during the performance of services herein ensure that the following insurance is maintained in connection with
PYRO's performance of this Agreement: (1) commercial general liability insurance, including products, completed operations, and contractual liability under this
Agreement; (2) automobile liability insurance, (3) workers' compensation insurance and employer liability insurance. Such insurance is to protect CLIENT from
claims for bodily injury, including death, personal injury, and from claims of property damage, which may arise from PYRO's performance of this Agreement,
only. The types and amounts of coverage shall be as set forth in the Scope of Work. Such insurance shall not include claims which arise from CLIENT's
negligence or willful conduct or from failure of CLIENT to perform its obligations under this Agreement, coverage for which shall be provided by CLIENT.
The coverage of these policies shall be subject to reasonable inspection by CLIENT. Certificates of Insurance evidencing the required general liability coverage
shall be furnished to CLIENT prior to the rendering of services hereunder and shall include that the following are named as additionally insured: CLIENT;
Sponsors, Landowners, Barge Owners, if any; and Permitting Authorities, with respect to the operations of PYRO at the Production. Pyrotechnic subcontractors
or providers, if any, not covered under policies of insurance required hereby, shall secure, maintain and provide their own insurance coverage with respect to their
respective operations and services.
10. Indemnification - PYRO represents and warrants that it is capable of furnishing the necessary experience, personnel, equipment, materials, providers,
and expertise to produce the Production in a safe and professional manner. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, PYRO shall indemnify,
hold harmless, and defend CLIENT and the additional insureds from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities and expenses, including but not
limited to, attorney and other professional fees and court costs, in connection with the loss of life, personal injury, and/or damage to property, arising from or out
of the Production and the presentation thereof to the extent such are occasioned by any act or omission of PYRO, their officers, agents, contractors, providers, or
employees. CLIENT shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend PYRO from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability and expenses, including
but not limited to, attorney and other professional fees and court costs in connection with the loss of life, personal injury, and/or damage to property, arising from
or out of the Production and the presentation thereof to the extent such are occasioned by any act or omission of CLIENT, its officers, agents, contractors,
providers, or employees. In no event shall either party be liable for the consequential damages of the other party.
It. Limitation of Damages for Ordinary Breach -Except in the case of bodily injury and property damage as provided in the insurance and
indemnification provisions of Paragraphs 9 and 10, above, in the event CLIENT claims that PYRO has breached this Agreement or was otherwise negligent in
performing the Production provided for herein, CLIENT shall not be entitled to claim or recover monetary damages from PYRO beyond the amount CLIENT has
paid to PYRO under this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to claim or recover any consequential damages from PYRO including, without limitation, damages
for loss of income, business or profits.
12. Force Maieure - CLIENT agrees to assume the risks of weather, strike, civil unrest, terrorism, military action, governmental action, and any other
causes beyond the control of PYRO which may prevent the Production from being safely discharged on the scheduled date, which may cause the cancellation of
any event for which CLIENT has purchased the Production, or which may affect or damage such portion of the exhibits as trust be placed and exposed a
necessary time before the Production. If, for any such reason, PYRO is not reasonably able to safely discharge the Production on the scheduled date, or at the
scheduled time, or should any event for which CLIENT has purchased the Production be canceled as a result of such causes, CLIENT may (i) reschedule the
Production and pay PYRO such sums as provided in Paragraph 13, or (ii) cancel the Production and pay PYRO such sums as provided in Paragraph 14, based
upon when the Production is canceled.
13. Rescheduling Of Event -If CLIENT elects to reschedule the Production, PYRO shall be paid the original Fee plus all additional expenses made
necessary by rescheduling plus a 15% service fee on such additional expenses. Said expenses will be invoiced separately and payment will be due in full within 5
days of receipt. CLIENT and PYRO shall agree upon the rescheduled date taking into consideration availability of permits, materials, equipment, transportation
and labor. The Production shall be rescheduled for a date not more than 90 Days subsequent to the date first set t'or the Production. The Production shall not be
rescheduled to a date, or for an event, that historically has involved a fireworks production. The Production shall not be rescheduled between June 15th and July
15th unless the original date was July 4th of that same year, or between December 15th and January 15th unless the original date was December 3 lst of the earlier
year unless PYRO agrees that such rescheduling will not adversely affect normal business operations during those periods.
14. Ripht To Cancel — CLIENT shall have the option to unilaterally cancel the Production prior to the scheduled date. If CLIENT exercises this option,
CLIENT agrees to pay to PYRO, as liquidated damages, the following percentages of the Fee as set forth in Paragraph 3.1. 1) 50% if cancellation occurs 30 to 90
days prior to the scheduled date, 2) 75% if cancellation occurs 15 to 29 days prior to the scheduled date, 3) 100% thereafter. In the event CLIENT cancels the
Production, it will be impractical or extremely difficult to fix actual amount of PYRO's damages. The foregoing represents a reasonable estimate of the damages
PYRO will suffer if CLIENT cancels the Production.
15. No Joint Venture -It is agreed, nothing in this Agreement or in PYRO's performance of the Production shall be construed as forming a partnership or
joint venture between CLIENT and PYRO. PYRO shall be and is an independent contractor with CLIENT and not an employee of CLIENT. The Parties hereto
shall be severally responsible for their own separate debts and obligations and neither Party shall be held responsible for any agreements or obligations not
expressly provided for herein.
16. Applicable Law - This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Parties hereunder shall be construed in accordance with the laws of California.
It is further agreed that the Central Judicial District of San Bernardino County, California, shall be proper venue for any such action. In the event that the scope of
the Production is reduced by authorities having jurisdiction or by either Party for safety concerns, the fill dollar amounts outlined in this Agreement are
enforceable.
17. Notices - Any Notice to the Parties permitted or required under this Agreement may be given by mailing such Notice in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid, first class, addressed as follows: PYRO — Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., P.O. Box 2329, Rialto, California, 92377, or for overnight delivery to 3196 N.
Locust Avenue, Rialto, California 92377. CLIENT —City of Palm Desert: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578.
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Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.
P.O. Box 2329
Rialto, CA 92377
Tel: 909-355-8120 :::: Fax: 909-355-9813
City of Palm Desert
Program A, Rev. # 1
July 4, 2015
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18. Modification of Terms — All terms of the Agreement are in writing and may only be modified by written agreement of both Parties hereto. Both
Parties acknowledge they have received a copy of said written Agreement and agree to be bound by said terms of written Agreement only.
19. Severability —If there is more than one CLIENT, they shall be jointly and severally responsible to perform CLIENT's obligations under this
Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective after it is executed and accepted by CLIENT and after it is executed and accepted by PYRO at PYRO's
offices in Rialto, California. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, including faxed and emailed copies, each one of which shall be deemed an
original against the Party executing same. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Parties hereto and upon their heirs, successors, executors, administrators and
assigns.
20. Price Firm —If any changes or alterations are made by CLIENT to this Agreement or if this Agreement is not executed by CLIENT and delivered to
PYRO on or before the PRICE FIRM date shown below, then the price, date, and scope of the Production are subject to review and acceptance by PYRO for a
period of 15 days following delivery to PYRO of the executed Agreement. In the event it is not accepted by PYRO, PYRO shall give CLIENT written notice, and
this Agreement shall be void.
PRICE FIRM through April 3, 2015
EXECUTED AGREEMENT MUST BE DELIVERED TO PYRO BY TI IIS DATE.
See PRICE FIRM conditions, paragraph 20, above.
F.XECU I'ED as of the date first written above:
PYRO SPECTACULARS, INC.
Its: President
SHOW PRODUCER: Jeff Martin
City of Palm Desert
By:
Its:
Print Name
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Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. City of Palm Desert
P.O. Box 2329 Program A, Rev. # I
Rialto, CA 92377 July 4, 2015
Tel: 909-355-8120 :::: Fax: 909-355-9813 Page 4 of 6
SCOPE OF WORK
PYRO SPECTACULARS, INC. ("PYRO")
and
City of Palm Desert ("CLIENT")
Pyro shall provide the following goods and services to CLIENT:
• One Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., Production on July 4, 2015, at approximately 9:00 PM at College of the Desert Baseball Field,
Palm Desert, CA.
• All pyrotechnic equipment, trained pyrotechnicians, shipping, and pyrotechnic product.
• Application for specific pyrotechnic permits relating to the Production.
• Musical soundtrack for the Production supplied in agreed upon format.
• Insurance covering the Production as set forth in the Agreement with the following limits:
Insurance Requirements
Commercial General Liabili
Business Auto Liability -
Owned. Non -Owned and Hired Autos
Workers' Compensation
Employer Liability
Insurance Terms:
Limits
$5,000,000.00 Combined Single Limit- Each Occurrence
(Bodily Injury & Property Damage)
$5,000,000.00 Combined Single Limit- Each Occurrence
(Bodily Injury & Property Damage)
Statutory
$1,000,000 Per Occurrence
Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. (Contractor) shall not commence work under Contract No. (Agreement) until it
has provided evidence satisfactory to the City of Palm Desert that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In
addition, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor(s) to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided
evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor(s) has secured all insurance required under this section.
Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of Work, Contractor shall obtain,
provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts
described below and in a form that is satisfactory to the City.
General Liability Insurance: Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as
broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence, $10,000,000
general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual
liability. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions
limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another;
or (3) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.
Automobile Liability Insurance: Contractor shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services
Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Contractor arising out of or in
connection with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or
rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $5,000,000 combined single limit for each accident
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Contractor shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and
Employer's Liability Insurance (with limits of at least $1,000,000). Contractor shall submit to City, along with the
certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Palm Desert, its officers, agents,
employees and volunteers.
Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance: Contractor may opt to utilize umbrella or excess liability insurance in meeting
insurance requirements. In such circumstances, Contractor shall obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability
insurance policy with limits of not less than 4,000,000 that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and property damage
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Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.
P.O. Box 2329
Rialto, CA 92377
Tel: 909-355-8120 :::: Fax: 909-355-9813
City of Palm Desert
Program A, Rev. # I
July 4, 2015
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liability coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial general liability and
employer's liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms and conditions:
• A drop down feature requiring the policy to respond if any primary insurance that would otherwise have applied proves
to be uncollectible in whole or in part for any reason;
• Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement;
• Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; and
• Policies shall "follow form" to the underlying primary policies.
• Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds under the umbrella or excess policies
OTHER PROVISIONS OR REQUIREMENTS
Insurance for Subcontractors: All subcontractors shall be included as additional insureds under the Contractor's policies,
or the Contractor shall be responsible for causing subcontractors to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with
the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding the City as an Additional Insured to the subcontractors'
policies. Contractor shall provide to City satisfactory evidence as required under Insurance Section of this Agreement.
Proof of Insurance: Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage
required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation. Insurance certificates and
endorsement must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to execution of this agreement. The certificates and
endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.
Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this contract. City reserves
the right to require complete, copies of all required insurance policies. Contractor shall provide copies of requested
insurance policies within 10 business days of having received written request from City.
Duration of Coverage: Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, insurance against claims for
injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work
hereunder by Contractor, his/her agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
City's Rights of Enforcement: In the event any policy of insurance required under these revised insurance terms does not
comply with these specifications, or is canceled and not replaced, the City may cancel its contract with Pyro Spectaculars,
Inc.
Acceptable Insurers: All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance
Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders' Rating of A- (or
higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide,
unless otherwise approved by the City's Risk Manager.
Waiver of Subrogation: All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to
waive subrogation against the City of Palm Desert, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and
volunteers or shall specifically allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these
specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby waives its own right of recovery against City
of Palm Desert and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.
Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel): Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged
failure on the part of the City to inform Contractor of noncompliance with any requirement imposes no additional
obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
Primary and Non -Contributing Insurance: All insurance coverages shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible,
or self-insurance maintained by the indemnified parties shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall
contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.
Specifications Not Limiting: Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended
as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.
Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not
intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type.
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Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.
P.O. Box 2329
Rialto, CA 92377
Tel: 909-355-8120 :::: Fax: 909-355-9813
City of Palm Desert
Program A, Rev. # I
July 4, 2015
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Notice of Cancellation: Contractor will give City written notice within five (5) business days of giving or receiving notice
of material alteration, cancellation, non renewal or expiration of coverage contained in such policy or such certificate of
insurance.
Additional Insured Status: General Liability and Automobile Liability policies shall provide, or be endorsed to provide,
that the City of Palm Desert and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insureds with regard to
liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement, under such policies. This provision
shall also apply to any excess liability policies.
City's RiEht to Revise Specifications: The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the
amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Contractor ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. if
such change results in substantial additional cost to the Contractor, the City and Contractor may renegotiate Contractor's
compensation.
Self -Insured Retentions: Any self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to
require that self -insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered
to comply with these specifications unless approved by City.
Timely Notice of Claims: Contractor shall give City prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise
out of or result from Contractor's performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any
of the required liability policies.
Safety: Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In
carrying out its Services, the Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws,
rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the
work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions, where applicable, shall include, but
shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident
prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang
planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing
apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper
inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.
Additional Insurance: Contractor shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance,
which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Work.
CLIENT shall provide to PYRO the following goods and services:
• All on -site labor costs, if any, not provided or performed by PYRO personnel including, but not limited to, local union
requirements, all Site security, Police and Fire Dept. standby personnel, stagehands, electricians, audio and fire control monitors,
carpenters, plumbers, clean-up crew. All these additional personnel and services shall be fully insured and the sole responsibility
of CLIENT.
• Coordination and any applicable non -pyrotechnic permitting with the local, state or federal government that may hold
authority within the Production.
• Costs of all permits required for the presentation of the Production and the event as a whole.
• Provision of a Safety Zone in accordance with applicable standards and all requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction
throughout the entire time that the pyrotechnics are at the Site or the load site (if different) on the date of the Production and all
set-up and load -out dates, including water security to keep unauthorized people, boats, etc. from entering the Safety Zone.
• A professional grade Audio System including all necessary equipment, installation of such equipment and trained audio
engineers for operation based on audio and communications requirements provided by PYRO.
• General Services including, but not limited to, Site and audience security, fencing, adequate work light, dumpster
accessibility, a secure office for PYRO personnel within the venue, secure parking for PYRO vehicles, access to washrooms,
tents, equipment storage, hazmat storage, electrical power, fire suppression equipment, access to worksites, necessary
credentialing, etc., will be required as necessary.
Contract No. C34260B
PERFORMING ARTS AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into this 12 day of March, 2015, by and between the
CITY OF PALM DESERT, a California municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to
as "CITY," and Dan Methe — Swing Cats Big Band, hereinafter referred to as
"ARTIST", which includes any person(s) necessary to perform the services outlined
in this Agreement.
RECITALS:
1. The CITY owns and operates the Palm Desert Hahn Amphitheater, an
outdoor amphitheater located in the Palm Desert Civic Center (hereinafter
"THEATER").
2. The CITY desires to engage the ARTIST to render a live performance at
the THEATER of the nature set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference (hereinafter "PERFORMANCE").
3. The CITY desires the ARTIST to render PERFORMANCE on the dates
and times described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
4. The ARTIST is willing and able to render the PERFORMANCE on the
desired dates and times in exchange for compensation by the CITY in the amount
and on the payment schedule set forth in Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
In consideration of the foregoing recitals, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Performance
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The ARTIST agrees to render the PERFORMANCE to the best of its abilities on
the dates and times prescribed by Exhibit B attached hereto. The ARTIST shall not
perform under the influence of alcohol or any unlawful narcotic, nor shall the ARTIST
engage in behavior during the PERFORMANCE that would be considered racist,
sexist, obscene, or otherwise offensive by reasonable audience members attending
the PERFORMANCE. ARTIST, s failure to perform in accordance with this Section
shall be deemed material breach of this Agreement.
2. Lighting, Sound Amplification and Other Equipment
The CITY will provide lighting, sound amplification, and other technical
equipment related to sound and lighting for the PERFORMANCE as described in
Exhibit D, attached hereto and incorporated herein by the reference. ARTIST shall
be responsible for safely providing, erecting, operating, and dismantling, at its own
expense, all instruments and additional equipment not described in Exhibit D that is
necessary to properly effectuate the PERFORMANCE.
3. Technical Personnel and Set -Up
In addition to any artistic personnel necessary to the PERFORMANCE, the
ARTIST shall provide, at its own expense, all backstage and technical personnel
necessary to effectuate the PERFORMANCE, including but not limited to stage hands
and such personnel as may be necessary to set up and test any equipment that will
be used during the PERFORMANCE. ARTIST, s personnel shall use their best efforts
to ensure that any such advance set-up and testing is safely completed at least one
hour prior to the scheduled PERFORMANCE time.
4. Make -Up and Costumes
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The ARTIST shall be responsible for providing, at its own expense, any
costumes and make-up necessary to the PERFORMANCE.
5. Dressing and Storage Rooms
The ARTIST understands and acknowledges that no private dressing rooms or
other storage rooms will be available or provided by the CITY in connection with the
PERFORMANCE (unless described in Exhibit B attached hereto). However, the CITY
shall provide ARTIST with non-exclusive access to a public rest room at or in the
vicinity of the THEATER.
6. Compensation
In exchange for the ARTIST, s PERFORMANCE in accordance with this
Agreement, the CITY agrees to compensate the ARTIST in the manner described in
Exhibit C attached hereto. Any and all booking fees charged by an outside booking
agency are to be paid for by the ARTIST.
7. Business License
The ARTIST shall obtain a City of Palm Desert Daily Business License for the
fee of $26.00, no later than 30 days prior to PERFORMANCE.
8. Promotion
The CITY is authorized to engage in any and all reasonable activities related to
promotion of the PERFORMANCE without payment of additional fee, royalty or
commission to ARTIST. Said promotional activities may include, but are not limited
to, use of newspaper, radio and television advertisements featuring the ARTIST, s
photograph or likeness and brief examples of the ARTIST, s work taken from video
or audio recordings. CITY shall refer all inquiries regarding personal appearances
and interviews of the ARTIST to the ARTIST, s appointed agent.
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9. Illness, Injury or Death of ARTIST
In the event the ARTIST's PERFORMANCE is rendered impractical or
infeasible due to serious injury, illness or death of the ARTIST, actual threats of
imminent bodily harm to ARTIST if PERFORMANCE is rendered, or unexpected
family emergency, then the ARTIST may cancel the PERFORMANCE without
breaching this Agreement. However, no compensation shall be owing to the
ARTIST. The ARTIST shall make every effort to notify the CITY by telephone,
facsimile, or telegram of such pending cancellation as soon as reasonably possible.
An injury or illness shall be considered serious if, in the opinion of a qualified
physician, the condition is immobilizing or in any way poses a significant threat to
the life and health of the ARTIST. A family emergency shall consist of a sudden and
unexpected hospitalization or death of any immediate family member or any
unanticipated occurrence beyond the ARTIST' s control threatening the health or life
of an immediate family member that requires the ARTIST, s personal presence on
the date and time of the PERFORMANCE.
10. Assignment by ARTIST
The parties hereto stipulate that the ARTIST' s services are personal in nature
and/or unique, thus the ARTIST may not assign or substitute its PERFORMANCE of
this Agreement with any other artist or party absent the CITY] s express consent in
writing. The CITY shall be under no obligation to consent to any proposed
assignment or other substitution by the ARTIST. However if the CITY does consent,
then the ARTIST, s failure to personally perform the services required by the
Agreement shall not constitute a breach thereof.
11. Independent Contractor
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All of the services required hereunder shall be performed by ARTIST
personally and/or by ARTIST, s agent and employees, who shall remain at all times
under ARTIST, s direct control and supervision. It is the parties intent that the
ARTIST shall remain at all times an independent contractor of the CITY and not its
employee or agent.
12. Termination
The CITY reserves the right to terminate this Agreement for any reason,
provided it gives ARTIST at least fourteen (14) days written notice of such
termination prior to the scheduled date of the PERFORMANCE. Said notices shall be
deemed to be given as of the date it is postmarked. The CITY shall also use its best
efforts to notify the ARTIST by telephone of any pending termination as soon as
reasonably possible. In the event of termination pursuant to this Section, the CITY
shall not be in breach and no compensation shall be owing to the ARTIST.
13. Legal Compliance
The ARTIST and its agents, officers, and employees shall comply with all
federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the services being
provided pursuant to this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any requirements
under the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers or under any
other copyright law and/or licensing agreements.
14. Indemnification and Hold Harmless
The ARTIST shall indemnify and hold the CITY, its officers and employees, free
and harmless from any liability, loss, cost or expense resulting from any injury or
damage to any person caused by ARTIST, its agents or employees, while engaged in
the PERFORMANCE of this Agreement as described in Exhibit B. Prior to the
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PERFORMANCE, each performer and/or crew member associated with the
PERFORMANCE must sign the City of Palm Desert Artist Waiver, Release, Hold
Harmless, & Agreement Not to Sue, as described in Exhibit E attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
15. Insurance
The ARTIST fully assumes all of the following risks:
A. Injury to itself and to its agents or employees arising out of their
performance of this Agreement.
B. Damage to or theft of any personal property or equipment owned
by or under the control of ARTIST, its agents, volunteers and
employees.
16. Liquidated Damages
The parties hereto state that it would be difficult, if not impossible, to calculate
with precision the amount of damages that the CITY would suffer in the event the
ARTIST were to breach this Agreement by nonperformance or late performance.
Thus, the parties hereto stipulate that in the event the ARTIST is not ready, willing
and able to perform on the date and time specified by Exhibit B, and the
PERFORMANCE has not otherwise been canceled pursuant to this Agreement, then
the CITY's damages shall be fixed as follows:
A. Late Performance: The CITY's estimated damages for late
performance shall be $300 for every 15 minute delay in commencement
of the PERFORMANCE caused by the ARTIST. Such damages may be
deducted by the CITY from any compensation owing to the ARTIST.
Any delay in commencement of the PERFORMANCE caused by the
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ARTIST exceeding one hour shall be deemed a nonperformance and
material breach of this Agreement, unless expressly waived by the
CITY.
B. Nonperformance: No compensation shall be due in the event of
any nonperformance by the ARTIST constituting a material breach of
this Agreement. In addition, the CITY, s estimated damages for a
nonperformance shall be $5,000.
This Section shall not prevent either party from recovering compensatory
damages for breaches of this Agreement due to causes other than the ARTIST, s late
performance or nonperformance.
17. Attorney, s Fees
Should any action or proceeding be brought to enforce the terms of this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and
costs.
18. Modification
No modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless agreed to in writing by
both the CITY and ARTIST.
19. Prohibited Interests
The ARTIST represents that neither it nor any of its agents or employees is
currently an officer or employee of the CITY.
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EXECUTION:
The undersigned represent that they are authorized to execute this Agreement
on behalf of the parties hereto on whose behalf they purport to sign. This
Agreement shall be deemed executed on the date first above written.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
SUSAN MARIE WEBER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAVID J. ERWIN
CITY ATTORNEY
ARTIST
(Signature; must be notarized)
(Printed Name)
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PERFORMING ARTS AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT A
EVENT: Palm Desert's 2015 Independence Day Celebration
NAME OF ARTIST: Swing Cats Big Band
DESCRIPTION: Thirteen Piece Band to perform Swing, Jazz, and
Patriotic music
LOCATION Palm Desert Civic Center Amphitheatre
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PERFORMING ARTS AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT B
DATE: Saturday, July 4, 2015
START TIME: 7:30 p.m.
END TIME:
ARTIST must arrive, at least, one hour prior to PERFORMANCE for sound
check and coordination with sound and lighting technicians. ARTIST must be set up
and ready to begin PERFORMANCE no later than 7:30 p.m. The PERFORMANCE
must conclude promptly at 9 p.m. ARTIST is entitled to one five minute break
between sets, if necessary.
ARTIST shall submit a song list four weeks prior to the PERFORMANCE. CITY
shall review song list and submit changes at a minimum of one week prior to
PERFORMANCE.
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PERFORMING ARTS AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT C
Compensation of $3,650.00 to be paid at conclusion of PERFORMANCE.
ARTIST is to submit an invoice to the CITY no later than 30 days prior to the
PERFORMANCE. ARTIST shall obtain a City of Palm Desert Daily Business License
for the fee of $26.00 no later than 30 days prior to the performance.
Payment to ARTIST shall occur at the end of PERFORMANCE on the night of
the event. Any payment due to outside booking agencies shall be paid by the
ARTIST.
NOTE: Not obtaining the Daily Business License in a timely manner will result in
delay of payment.
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PERFORMING ARTS AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT D
Lighting, sound amplification, and other technical equipment related to sound and
lighting for the PERFORMANCE shall be provided by Studio Instrument Rentals (SIR)
of Palm Springs.
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EXHIBIT E
CITY OF PALM DESERT — PERFORMING ARTS AGREEMENT
ARTIST WAIVER, RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS & AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE
I, (FULL NAME) acknowledge that I have agreed to
participate as a Performer or Crew Member and assume all risks and hazards incidental
to my participation in the City of Palm Desert's Spring and Fall Concert Series (hereinafter
"Event").
I AM AWARE THAT THESE ACTIVITIES ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND THAT I
COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN KILLED. I AM VOLUNTARILY
PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER
INVOLVED AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF PROPERTY DAMAGE,
BODILY INJURY, OR DEATH WHETHER SUCH RISKS ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.
I hereby release, discharge and agree not to sue the City of Palm Desert, the Desert
Recreation District, and their respective officers, officials, directors, employees, volunteers,
and agents for any injury, death, or damage to or loss of personal property arising out of, or in
connection with, my participation in the Event from whatever cause, including the active or
passive negligence of the City of Palm Desert and Desert Recreation District, or any other
participants in the Event. The parties to this agreement understand that this document is not
intended to release any party from any act or omission of "gross negligence," as that term is
used in applicable case law and/or statutory provision.
In consideration for being permitted to participate in the Event, I hereby agree, for myself, my
heirs, spouse, administrators, executors and assigns, that I shall indemnify and hold harmless
the City of Palm Desert and Desert Recreation District from any and all claims, demands,
actions, or suits arising out of, or in connection with, my participation in the Event.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND AGREEMENT NOT
TO SUE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT IT IS A FULL
RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY AND SIGN IT ON MY OWN FREE WILL.
ARTIST PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE
If under 18 years of age:
PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
DATE
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