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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAG2024-121 - Original - Kent Downtown Partnership - 2024 Cajun Fest - 03/12/2024 FOR CITY OF KENT OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sup/Mgr: Agreement Routing Form DirAsst: • For Approvals,Signatures and Records Management Dir/Dep: KENT This form combines&replaces the Request for Mayor's Signature and Contract Cover (optional) W A S H I N G T O N Sheet forms. (Print on pink or cherry colored paper) Originator: Department: Rhonda Bylin ECD Date Sent: Date Required: c 03/04/2024 3/06/2024 Q Authorized to Sign: Date of Council Approval: Q QMayor or Designee 02/20/2024 Budget Account Numbe Grant? Yes Nol:l 13001316.64190.1270 Budget?E]YesE]No Type: Local Vendor Name: Category Kent Downtown Partnership Contract Vendor Number: Sub-Category: 34231 Original 0 Project Name: 2024 Cajun Fest cProject Details: Event focusing on Cajun culture offering a full day of music, food r_ trucks, a beer garden and a festival atmosphere. c E Agreement Amoun 20 Q0Q Basis for Selection of Contractor: ' _ *Memo to Mayor must be attached i •Start Date: 3/6/254 Termination Date: 12/31/2024 Q Local Business? Yes F—]No*If meets requirements per KCC 3.70.100,please complete'Vendor Purchose-Locol Exceptions"form on Cityspace. Business License Verification: ❑Yes In-Process❑Exempt(KCC 5.01.045) ❑Authorized Signer Verified Notice required prior to disclosure? Contract Number: F—]YesF—]No CAG2024-121 Comments: i 3 f0 IM C C a1 Vf � 3 0 cc Date Received:City Attorney: 3/5/241Date Routed:Mayor's Office 3/7/24 City Clerk's Office3/12/24 adccW22373_1_20 Visit Documents.KentWA.gov to obtain copies of all agreements rev.20221201 40 Lodging Tax Grant Agreement Z�, NT VJAS H'hC IUH 1. Parties. This agreement is entered into by and between the City of Kent, a Washington municipal corporation (hereinafter the "City"), and the Kent Downtown Partnership, a 501 (c) 3 (hereinafter the "Recipient"), located at 202 West Gowe Street, Suite A, Kent, WA 98032. In consideration of the mutual promises identified herein, the parties agree as follows: 2. Revenue Award and Payment. The City awards lodging tax revenue in the amount of Twenty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($20,000) to Recipient. The City shall issue lodging tax revenue to Recipient on a reimbursement basis. (Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City has the sole discretion to issue lodging tax revenue to the Recipient in a lump sum, in installments, or pursuant to any other reasonable method.) In order to obtain reimbursement, Recipient shall submit an invoice with supporting documentation to the Director of Economic and Community Development. 3. Use of Revenue. Recipient shall use the lodging tax revenue to benefit the City of Kent through: (1) business or leisure tourism marketing; (2) marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract business or leisure travelers; or (3) supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit organizations. "Tourism promotion" shall have the meaning set forth in RCW 67.28. RCW 67.28 defines tourism promotion to mean activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to: a. advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; b. developing strategies to expand tourism; C. operating tourism promotion agencies; or d. funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Furthermore, Recipient's tourism promotion activities, operations and expenditures shall be wholly consistent with the program or activities described in Recipient's application for lodging tax revenue, a copy of which is attached hereto, and incorporated by this reference as Exhibit A. If the Recipient's application and this contract conflict, the provisions of this contract shall control. If any grant funds remain unused as of the termination date below, or if Recipient fails, for any reason, including failure in performance due to acts of God, acts of war or of the public enemy, riots, pandemic, fire, flood, or other natural disaster or acts of government, to use the lodging tax revenue as required herein or by applicable law, or fails to perform Page 1 of 5 Lodging Tax Grant Agreement its obligations under this contract, the Recipient shall, upon demand of the City, repay the lodging tax revenue to the City. Interest shall accrue at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per year from the time the City demands repayment of the lodging tax revenue, and the City may use any method available to it by law to collect any such funds. 4. Marketing and Promotional Materials. All events and activities funded with lodging tax revenues must list the City of Kent as a sponsor. Recipient will feature either the City of Kent logo and web address (KentWA.gov) on business- related event marketing and promotional materials or the Visit Kent logo and web address (VisitKent.com) if the activity is for leisure or entertainment purposes. Use of City logos and web addresses shall be consistent with City policies and procedures, and such policies and procedures are hereby incorporated into this agreement. Permission for the use of City logos may be revoked at any time by the City and such use shall not exceed the term of this agreement unless expressly permitted by the City. S. Term and Termination. This contract shall be effective when both parties have executed this contract and shall terminate once Recipient expends the lodging tax revenue or on December 31, 2024, whichever is earlier. The City may terminate this contract if the Recipient breaches this contract and then fails to cure the breach after the City provides written notice of the breach and allows the Recipient a reasonable opportunity to cure, if such breach is curable. The City may suspend this contract, with or without cause, by providing written notice of suspension to Recipient. 6. Reports and Information. Recipient shall maintain records that fully and accurately reflect any use of the lodging tax revenue and Recipient's tourism promotion activities, operations and expenditures. Recipient, at such times and in such forms as the City may require, including after the cessation of its tourism promotion activities, operations and expenditures, or termination of this contract, shall make available to the City for audit and inspection any and all records that relate to the lodging tax revenue and Recipient's tourism promotion activities, operations and expenditures. Recipient shall maintain accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices. 7. Independent Contractor. Recipient shall be an independent contractor for all federal, state and other purposes. S. Indemnification. Recipient shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or omissions of the Recipient, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the City. 9. Insurance. The recipient shall provide proof of and maintain insurance as defined in Exhibit B which is attached and incorporated by this reference. Page 2 of 5 Lodging Tax Grant Agreement 10. Notices. Any notices given by the City to Recipient or by Recipient to the City shall be in writing and delivered to the other party. 11. Waiver. Failure to insist upon strict compliance with any terms, covenants or conditions of this contract shall not be deemed a waiver of such, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of such right or power at any time be taken to be a waiver of any other breach. 12. Applicable Law; Venue. The venue for any legal action arising from this contract shall be King County, Washington, and that this contract shall be governed, construed, and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Washington. 13. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. Recipient shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and orders from any and all authorities having jurisdiction. 14. Compliance with the Public Records Act. Recipient acknowledges that the City is subject to the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56, RCW (the "Act"). All records owned, used, or retained by the City are public records subject to disclosure unless exempt under the Act, whether or not such records are in the possession or control of the City or the Recipient. The Recipient shall cooperate with the City so that the City may comply with all of its obligations under the Act. To ensure the City's compliance, the Recipient shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of notice from the City, deliver to the City copies of all records relating to this Agreement or relating to the Work, which the City determines qualify as the City's public records under the Act. If the City receives a public records request relating to this Agreement or relating to the Work, the City shall seek to provide notice to the Recipient at least ten (10) days before the City releases records pursuant to such public records request, but in no event will the City have any liability to the Recipient for any failure of the City to provide such notice. In addition to its other indemnification and defense obligations under this Agreement, Recipient shall indemnify and defend the City from and against any and all losses, penalties, fines, claims, demands, expenses (including, but not limited to attorney's fees and litigation expenses), suits, judgments, or damage arising from or relating to any failure of Grant Recipient to comply with this section. 15. Discrimination Prohibited. In all Recipient programs, operations or activities, and all hiring and employment made possible, directly, indirectly, by or resulting from this contract, Recipient shall not discriminate against any protected class or on any basis prohibited by federal or state law, including, but not limited to, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran and military status. 16. Assignment and Subcontract. Accept as noted or identified in Recipient's Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Application, Recipient shall not assign or subcontract any portion of the Service contemplated by this contract without the written consent of the City. Page 3 of 5 Lodging Tax Grant Agreement 17. Cumulative Remedies. The rights and remedies of each party set forth in any provision of this contract are in addition to and do not in any way limit any other rights or remedies afforded to such party by law. 18. Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision of this contract shall not affect the other provisions, and this contract shall be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted, unless such invalidity or unenforceability destroys the purpose and intent of this contract. 19. Entire Contract; Possible Amendments. This contract contains the entire agreement between the parties and no other agreements, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this contract, shall be deemed to exist or bind any of the parties. Either party may request changes in the contract. Proposed changes mutually agreed upon will be incorporated by written amendments to this contract. 20. Misuse of Funds for Political Activity. Awarded Lodging Tax Funds may not be used directly or indirectly to further political activity and/or endorse rather than use such funds for their intended purpose. Any such use shall be grounds for immediate termination of this contract and in that event the Recipient hereby agrees to refund all grant funds. 21. Counterparts and Signatures by Fax or Email. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which will together constitute this one Agreement. Further, upon executing this Agreement, either party may deliver the signature page to the other by fax or email and that signature shall have the same force and effect as if the Agreement bearing the original signature was received in person. (Remainder of Page left blank intentionally) Page 4 of 5 Lodging Tax Grant Agreement RECIPIENT: CITY OF KENT: By. By y✓' ---- — (signature) (signature Print Na e: Gaila Haas Print Name: Dana Ralph Its Ex cutive Director Its Mayor Date: -q��� Date: 03/12/2024 NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: RECIPIENT: CITY OF KENT: Michelle Wilmot, Economic Development Gaila Haas, Executive Director Manager Kent Downtown Partnership City of Kent 202 West Gowe Street, #A 220 Fourth Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 Kent, WA 98032 253-813-6976 (telephone) 253-856-5709 (telephone) GHaas@kentdowntown.org MWilmot@kentwa.gov APPROVED AS TO FORM: i Kent Law Department ATTEST: eu� A�0� Kent City Clerk Page 5 of 5 Lodging Tax Grant Agreement Exhibit A Scope of Work Goals: Provide exposure to downtown Kent, its assets, small businesses, and community. Create a high quality, FREE and inclusive event for all to enjoy. Attract local and regional residents and visitors to downtown, who will spend time, money and stay over night in Kent. The Cajun Fest is an event celebrating the unique culture of Louisiana. We are not aware of aware of any annual events like this in the Seattle area. Successful events that include Zydeco/Cajun music and attract thousands of people include the Portland Waterfront Blues Fest and annual Portland Mardi Gras Ball and Fat Tuesday celebration. This event is outcome of conversations with local businesses and community who desire a new and interesting attractions to our downtown. We will bring the festive, color and vibrancy of New Orleans to the Kent community. As this is so unique in nature, we plan to grab this market and grow it. Establish KDP events as a way to promote our downtown so people will track it as a place where fun things happen. Promote its amenities and continue to build strong community by endearing residents and visitors to historic downtown Kent. The event will feature live music performances, 2nd line parade, food trucks/booths, vendors, beer/wine garden. A secondary goal is to position Kent as an entertainment and arts destination in So. King County. KDP's mission is to create, promote and enhance vitality and culture in downtown Kent. Music and arts attract people who spend more time in our downtown shopping, exploring, and enjoying the restaurants. KDP promotes music and art programs to gain popularity and momentum each year exhibiting downtown Kent as entertainment hub. Outcomes and Deliverables: Produce a unique, family friendly and culturally rich festival. Promote downtown Kent as a destination via marketing focus in King/So. King/Pierce Counties. Attract 4000+ people throughout the event (based on 2023 attendance, this is an achievable and realistic target) The event will be advertised as family friendly and intended to appeal to residents and visitors of all ages and cultures by offering variety in music, entertainment and attractions. Exhibit A Scope of Work Our events Nerd Party, Cider & Ale Trail, Wine events and Street of Treats Fest, continue to grow each year. The 2022 and 2023 Cajun Fests were successful, high visibility events and brought visitors to Kent. We are expanding by adding additional food trucks, vendors and more seating. The festival date is Saturday, August 17, 2024 Success Measures: Success is measured by attendance; we anticipate to meet or exceed 2023 attendance (4400). Success will also be measured by pre-registrations for free tickets (last year pre-registrations were (2869), attracting quality sponsors, social media analytics and participation of local businesses, vendors and talent; and volunteers with physical hand counters. Project Timeline: January 2024: Planning committee established February 2024: Begin graphic design March - May 2024: secure sponsors, musicians, vendors June- July 2024: Event logistics and planning August 17, 2024: Day of event August 21, 2023: Post event follow-up/reporting Projected overall attendance: 4000+ Projected overnight stays: 15-20 incl. musicians/tourist. EXHIBIT B INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LTAC GRANT AGREEMENT Insurance The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, their agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. A. Minimum Scope of Insurance Consultant shall obtain insurance of the types described below: 1. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01. The City shall be named as an Additional Insured under the Consultant's Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the City using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 10 11 85 or a substitute endorsement providing equivalent coverage. 2. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington. B. Minimum Amounts of Insurance Consultant shall maintain the following insurance limits: 1. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate. C. Other Insurance Provisions The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions for Commercial General Liability insurance: 1. The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respect to the City. Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it. 2. The Consultant's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City. 3. The City of Kent shall be named as an additional insured on all policies (except Professional Liability) as respects work performed by or on behalf of the Consultant and a copy of the endorsement naming the City as additional insured shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance. The City reserves the right to receive a certified copy of all required insurance policies. The Consultant's Commercial General Liability insurance shall also contain a clause stating that coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respects to the limits of the insurer's liability. D. Acceptability of Insurers Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A:VII. Exhibit B - 1 Lodging Tax Grant Agreement E. Verification of Coverage Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Consultant before commencement of the work. F. Subcontractors Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the same insurance requirements as stated herein for the Consultant. Exhibit B - 2 Lodging Tax Grant Agreement KENTDOW-01 JBENNETT ,acoRO" CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MM/DD/YYYY) 4/18/2023 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S),AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: Maury,Donnelly&Parr,Inc. PHONE FAX 24 Commerce St. (A/C,No,Ext): (410)685-4625 (A/C,No):(410)685-3071 Baltimore,MD 21202 ADDRESS: INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# INSURERA:National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford 20478 INSURED INSURER B:Continental Casualty Company 20443 Kent Downtown Partnership INSURER C: 202 W.Gowe Street INSURER D: Kent,WA 98032 INSURER E INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL SUBR POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LIMITS LTR INSD WVD MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR 6011382612 4/8/2023 4/8/2024 DAMAGE TO RENTED 1,000,000 X PREMISES Ea occurrence $ MED EXP(Any oneperson) $ 10,000 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 X POLICY JEPROC LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000 OTHER: $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT Ea accident $ ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY Perperson) $ OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS BODILY INJURY Per accident $ HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY Per accident $ B X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE X 6011383291 4/8/2023 4/8/2024 AGGREGATE $ 1,000,000 DED I X I RETENTION$ 10,000 $ WORKERS COMPENSATION PER OTH- AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N STATUTE ER ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE ❑ N/A E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) Certificate holder is listed as an additional insured CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE City of Kent THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN Y ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 220 Fourth Ave.S. Kent,WA 98032 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE � VC ACORD 25(2016/03) ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD POLICY NUMBER: 6011382612 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 26 04 13 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - DESIGNATED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name of Additional Insured Person(s) or Organization(s): City of Kent 220 Fourth Avenue South Kent,WA 98032 Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these include as an additional insured the person(s) or additional insureds, the following is added to organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only Section III—Limits Of Insurance: with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property If coverage provided to the additional insured is damage or personal and advertising injury required by a contract or agreement, the most we caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting amount of insurance: on your behalf: 1. Required by the contract or agreement; or 1. In the performance of your ongoing operations; or 2. Available under the applicable Limits of 2. In connection with your premises owned by or Insurance shown in the Declarations; rented to you. whichever is less. However: This endorsement shall not increase the applicable 1. The insurance afforded to such additional Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. insured only applies to the extent permitted by law; and 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. CG 20 26 04 13 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1