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CONTRACT COVER SHEET
This is to be completed by the Contract Manager prior to submission
to City Clerks Office. All portions are to be completed.
If you have questions, please contact City Clerk's Office.
Vendor Name: J&"W.S C=
Vendor Number: f"19DM
JD Edwards Number
Contract Number: &0 Y'a7�
This Is assigned by City Clerk's O Ice
Project Name: Se.rccs ka
Description: ❑ Interlocal Agreement ❑ Change Order ❑ Amendment ® Contract
❑ Other:
Contract Effective Date: 9- 1J'0$ Termination Date:
Contract Renewal Notice (Days): q 0
Number of days required notice for termination or renewal or amendment
Contract Manager: gondo�, Department: P�yks - CyJ-lura.I
boleXbeck-
Detail: (i.e. address, location, parcel number, tax id, etc.):
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KENT
WASHINGTON
CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
between the City of Kent and
James Cotton.c/o Berkeley Agency
THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Kent, a Washington municipal corporation (hereinafter the
"City"), and James Cotton, c/o Berkeley Agency located and doing business at 2608 9`h St.#301, Berkeley, CA 94710-
2556, (510) 843-4902 (hereinafter the"Contractor")
I. DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
Contractor shall perform the following services for the City
Description: Contractor will present one public performance as part of the Kent Arts
Commission's"Spotlight Series "
Start Time/Duration/Stop Time: 7 30 p m /approximately 120 minutes including one 15-20 minute intermission/
930pm
Day, Date,Year: Friday, January 23, 2009
Event Location: Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 SE 256" St, Kent
Merchandising: �� Contr for shall h e the sole an exclusive right, t not the o gation, to s
�� mer andise d ctly perta�nm and/or bean the likene of Artist, in slue
o compact cs, at the pence Contr for must p vide all sal staff and
ill retai 00% of sales venue
Lodging: City will provide five (5) hotel rooms on the night of Friday, January 23, 2009
Travel: Airfare included in fee City will provide local ground transportation to and from
airport, hotel and performance venue as needed
Food/Refreshments: City will provide hospitality in dressing room prior to performance according to
attached rider*
Billing: James Cotton Contractor to receive 100% sole headline billing in all advertising,
with exception of season brochure
Sponsorship: City reserves the right to obtain corporate sponsor(s)for Contractor's
performance
Exclusivity: Contractor shall not appear in general Seattle/Puget Sound market, including
King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap Counties, within two-months before or after
January 23, 2009, with the exception of venues previously discussed and
mutually agreed upon
*The attached nder is part of this agreement
Contractor further represents that the services furnished under this Agreement will be performed in accordance
with generally accepted professional practices in effect at the time those services are performed
II. COMPENSATION. The City shall pay Contractor the total sum of $6,500 for the work to be performed
under this Agreement, upon satisfactory completion of all services and requirements specified in this Agreement A 50%
deposit of $3,250 00 will be paid, by City of Kent check, to Berkeley Agency upon complete execution of contract The
balance of $3,250 00 will be paid, by City of Kent check, to James Cotton on the day of the performance, prior to the
show
III. PRESS MATERIALS. Contractor agrees to provide to the City where appropriate, at his or her own
expense, complete press materials, including hard copy or high resolution electronic photographs, biographic
descriptions, and program materials, not less than six (6) weeks prior to the initial event date for the City's use in
promoting the event All publicity and promotional materials regarding the event released to the media or public by the
Contractor shall credit the City of Kent for its support of the event or project
IV. PERFORMANCE SPACE. The City agrees to furnish, at its sole cost and expense, a place of
performance on the date(s) and at the time(s) contained in Section I The City shall also provide ushers, a house
manager, and box office staff and any additional services and personnel as required by the City, for the efficient operation
of the engagement Other arrangements will be the responsibility of the City and Contractor as follows below.
CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT- 1
(Under$10,000—Sole Performer)
Venue: City will provide proscenium theater Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center
Sound: City will provide sound system according to Contractor's attached technical rider
Lights: City will provide general lighting according to the Contractor's attached rider*
Dressing Rooms: City will provide dressing room facilities according to Contractor's attached rider
Technical Staff: City will provide sound and lighting technicians, and theater manager familiar with facility
Contractor will provide any other technical staff, including a road manager or technical director,
necessary for the performance
*The attached rider is part of this agreement
V. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties intend that an Independent Contractor-Employer
Relationship will be created by this Agreement and that the Contractor has the ability to control and direct the
performance and details of its work, the City being interested primarily only in the results obtained under this Agreement
and compliance with its terms and conditions
VI. WORK PERFORMED AT CONTRACTOR'S RISK. Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of its
employees, agents, and subcontractors in the performance of the contract work and shall utilize all protection necessary
for that purpose
Ile Vill. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, officials,
employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits, including all legal
costs and attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the Contractor's performance of this Agreement, except for
that portion of the injuries and damages caused by the City's negligence, including assertions that the use or transfer of
any software, book, document, report, film, tape or sound reproduction delivered in accordance with this Agreement
constitutes an infringement of any copyright, patent trademark, trade name, or otherwise results in unfair trade practices
The City's inspection or acceptance of any of Contractor's work when completed shall not be grounds to avoid any of
these covenants of indemnification
The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement
VIII. INSURANCE. The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance of
lthe types and in the amounts described in Exhibit A attached and incorporated by this reference
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TERMINATION AND BREACH. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon
e other party ninety ( dg s written notice at its address set forth on the signature block of this Agreement
urred by the City due to Contractor's failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be
ibility of the Contractor The City may deduct its costs from any payments due to the Contractor or pro-rate
ent amount based upon the actual time of Contractor's performance compared to the contracted performance
schedule
X. IMPOSSIBILITY OF PERFORMANCE. Outdoor performances are considered "rain or shine" In the
event that extreme inclement weather renders an outdoor performance impossible, the City will attempt to arrange an
alternate performance space and Contractor will employ its best efforts to provide the contract work in that alternate
performance space Neither party shall be under liability for failure to perform in the event that such failure is caused by
or due to acts or regulations of public authorities, civil tumult, strike, epidemic or any other cause beyond the control of
either party In the event of a failure to perform as provided in this section, neither party shall be liable for the balance of
the Agreement
XI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
A Discrimination In the performance of work under this Agreement or any sub-contract, the Contractor
shall not, by reason of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or the presence of any sensory,
mental, or physical disability, discriminate against any person
B Recyclable Materials Pursuant to Chapter 3 80 of the Kent City Code, the City requires its Contractors to
use recycled and recyclable products whenever practicable A price preference may be available for any designated
recycled product
C Non-Waiver of Breach The failure of the City to insist upon strict performance of any of the covenants
and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option conferred by this Agreement in one or more
instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of those covenants, agreements or options, and the
same shall be and remain in full force and effect
D Resolution of Disputes and Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington If the parties are unable to settle any dispute, difference or claim
arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, the exclusive means of resolving that dispute, difference or claim,
CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT-2
(Under$10,000—Sole Performer)
shall only be by filing suit exclusively under the venue, rules and jurisdiction of the King County Superior Court, King
County, Washington, unless the parties agree in writing to an alternative dispute resolution process In any claim or
lawsuit for damages arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, each party shall pay all its legal costs and
attorney's fees incurred in defending or bringing such claim or lawsuit, in addition to any other recovery or award provided
by law, provided, however, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the City's right to indemnification under
Section VII of this Agreement
E Written Notice All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the parties at the
addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the contrary Any written notice hereunder
shall become effective three (3) business days after the date of mailing by registered or certified mail, and shall be
deemed sufficiently given if sent to the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may
be hereafter specified in writing
F Assignment Any assignment of this Agreement by either party without the written consent of the non-
assigning party shall be void If the non-assigning party gives its consent to any assignment, the terms of this Agreement
shall continue in full force and effect and no further assignment shall be made without additional written consent
G Modification No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be
binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the City and Contractor
H Entire Agreement. The written provisions and terms of this Agreement, together with any Exhibits
attached hereto, shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any officer or other representative of the City, and such
statements shall not be effective or be construed as entering into or forming a part of or altering in any manner this
Agreement All of the above documents are hereby made a part of this Agreement However, should any language in
any of the Exhibits to this Agreement conflict with any language contained in this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement
shall prevail
I Compliance with Laws The Contractor agrees to comply with all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules,
and regulations that are now effective or in the future become applicable to Contractor's business, equipment, and
personnel engaged in operations covered by this Agreement or arising out of the performance of this Agreement
IN WITNESS,the parties below execute this Agreement,which shall become effective on the last date
entered below.
CONTRACTOR: CITY OF KENT:
By By E
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Print ame �/,c}rf14� CEO i� Print Name Lon Hogan
Its dent Its Superinten , Recrea n and Cultural Services,
(T1te) Parks, Recreation and Community Services
DATE / (Title)
DATE «/L`j'f00
NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: NOTICES TO BE SENT TO:
CONTRACTOR: CITY OF KENT:
Ronda Bdlerbeck, Cultural Programs Manager
7—O/Z-7 City of Kent
L j Cam, �U'��TiL 220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
(telephone)
(facsimile) (253) 856-5050 (telephone)
(253) 856-6050 (facsimile)
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CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT-3
(Under$10,000—Sole Performer)
EXHIBIT A
INSURANCE & INDEMNITY REQUIREMENTS
No Insurance is required for this Contract
CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT-4
(Under$10,000—Sole Performer)
Updated 3/2007
JAMES COTTON BLUES BAND TE,C/pH�NICAL RIDER
This rider is part of the contract dated L- 101() by and between ` (hereafter, called EMPLOYER)
and JAMES COTTON (hereafter, called ARTIST) This rider is deemed necessary by Artist in order to make his
presentation as effective as possible It is essential that you read it very carefully and comply with all of its provisions
In the event that you have any questions concerning any of these provisions, please immediately contact
The Berkeley Agency 2608 9th Street, #301 Berkeley, CA 94710 www.berkelevagency.com
510/843-4902 FAX 510/843-7271 Email: mail(dberkelevagencv.com
If you have any technical questions or wish to advance this show, please contact
3acklyn, James Cotton Management 512/291-8668 Cell 512/917-0127
Email: www iamescottonsuperharp.com
The following shall be provided at no cost to the artist
1. SOUND&LIGHTS
A The first class sound and light systems is to be supplied by the Employer&is subject to the approval of the Artist
B The house system shall include but not be limited to
1) Sixteen professional quality microphones At least three of these will be Shure SM-58's
2)Two Direct Boxes
3) Sixteen-channel mixing console with operator
C The monitor system shall include but not be limited to
1)Three separate monitor mixes with thirty-three band (1/3 octave) equalization for each mix
2) Six floor monitors and two sidefills
3)Twelve-channel mixing console (on-stage)with operator
4) Outside shows must have sidef ll monitors
2. STAGE
A Stage shall be not less than twenty-five feet wide by sixteen feet deep plus adequate wing space to enhance sound
and audience line of sight
B No Drum Riser
3. BACKSTAGE&DRESSING ROOM
A Dressing room shall be lockable or have a guard for the duration of the engagement
B Dressing room shall have an electric outlet
C Dressing room shall have an attached bathroom
D The following will be provided in the dressing room at least an hour before performance time
1) 12 clean hand towels
2) 12 bottles of water
3)2 quarts Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice(LITE), Diet Pepsi, Diet UP, 1 quart orange juice, club soda, assorted
soft drinks, assepted-tr€er, and a good supply of ice t;C OCA 7-LIP,
p AV-6,ti vrbh Ord
4) Deli tray, enough for eight people, consisting of roast beef, turkey, ham, cold cuts, cheese with condiments and
several choices of bread
5)At concert engagements employer shall provide a hot meal of Barbecued Ribs, Chinese Food, Fried
Chicken, etc The James Cotton Band appreciates your creativity in such matters
4. BOX OFFICE
A In all cases, regardless of whether or not the percentages are included in Artists fee structure,Artist or their
representative shall have access to the box office and all tickets, deadwood, receipts and manifests, and upon
request, all records pertaining to this contract for verification purposes
B Should more tickets or admissions be sold than the capacity agreed to in this contract, or should gross ticket sales
or admissions exceed the Gross Potential (G P) as stated in this contract, then and therefore,Artist shall receive
in cash admissions 80% of all such excess receipts minus applicable taxes
5.AMENDMENTS TO THE RIDER
A If there are any amendments, technical or otherwise,to be made in this contract they must be consented to by the
Artist's Agent or Manager.
B If you have any technical questions or wish to advance this show, please contact
Jacklyn, James Cotton Management 512/291-8668 Cell 512/917-0127
jacklyn(a)iamescottonsuperharp.com
6. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
A The employer shall provide, if so noted on contract face, hotel accommodations:
For James Cotton- 1 King, Non-Smoking, if no elevator, ground floor One pre-show night provided, if requested
For Band 4 Singles
7. RENTAL EQUIPMENT: SEE ATTACHED
8. INSURANCE & LICENSE
Purchaser at his sole cost and expense shall obtain all licensees, permits or other approval required form any union,
public-authority, performing rights society or other entity having jurisdiction with respect to the engagement, and shall
comply with and fulfill all terms and conditions set forth therein
Purchaser shall indemnify and hold Artists, Management, its contractors, agents, employees, licensees and designees
harmless form and against any loss, damage, or expense, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred, suffered by
or threatened against Purchaser in connection with any claim for personal injury or property damage, brought by or on
behalf of any party in connection with the engagement Purchaser further agrees to provide public liability and
workman's comp (if required by purchaser)with respect to this engagement
9. FORCE MAJURE
Artist shall have the right to terminate Agreement if:
A Any member of the group shall die or become ill or incapacitated
B There is an accident or delay in means of transportation or in artist's judgment, performance of engagement may
directly or indirectly expose Artist or any employee of artists or Operator or any portion of the audience to death
or injury by outbreak of violence or civil strife of any kind
C Performance of Artists obligations shall be rendered impossible or imp ical by reason of strikes, civil unrest,
order of public authority epidemic, dangerous weather conditions, national or local state of emergency, fire or other
event or condition of any kind or character
D Performance of any of Artists obligations shall expose Artist or any employee or Operator's employees, agent's or
independent contractors to civil or criminal proceedings of any kind
E Operator agrees that there shall be no discrimination based on color, race, nationality, creed or religion In the
event violations of the fore going stipulation, Artist shall have the right to refuse to perform the engagement
F Artist is only responsible to perform in the following agreed upon contract, exact dates, cities, venues, TV and radio
stations, chanty presentations
G If this agreement shall be terminated for reasons a or b refereed to in the preceding paragraph Artist shall
promptly refund to Operator any amount thereto paid by Operator to Artists, pursuant to this agreement, and
whatsoever nature claimed to have been suffered directly or indirectly by Operator as a result of such termination
10. COMPLETE AGREEMENT
This agreement and the attached Artist rider attached hereto constitutes the parties'entire understanding and shall
not be abrogated or modified except in writing If Operator shall in any manner attempt to vary any terms set forth
herein, the same shall be deemed to constitute a counter offer not binding upon the artist This agreement shall not
be binding upon artist until executed by an officer of Artist
AGREED TO and ACCEPTED BY: DATE: