Jul 18, 2016

1111 Bayou
La Marque, Texas 77568
409.938.9202
Mayor Bobby Hocking
Mayor Pro- Tem Keith Bell- District A
Councilmember Chris Lane- District B
Councilmember Robert Michetich- District C
Councilmember Clent Brown- District D
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OFFICIALLY POSTED ON THE
WEB:
DATE: 7.15..2016 TIME: 9:45 a.m.
SPECIAL CALLED
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Marque, Texas will conduct a
Special Called Meeting on Monday, July 18, 2016 immediately following the City Council
Workshop that begins at 4:00 p.m. at 1109-B Bayou Road for the purpose of considering the
following agenda:
(1)
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
(2)
ROLL CALL
(3)
a.
PRESENTATION
City Manager to present the Proposed FY 2016-2017 Budget of the City of La Marque.
(4)
a.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss/possible action regarding the approval of an Agreement between the City of La
Marque and the La Marque Cougars Youth Organization.
Discuss/possible action regarding the approval of an Agreement between the City of La
Marque and the Super Ladies Soccer Organization.
b.
(5)
REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(6)
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted at 1109-B Bayou Road,
La Marque, Texas on or before July 15, 2016 before 5:30 p.m.
_______________________________
Robin Eldridge, TRMC
City Clerk
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Request for accommodations or
interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s office at (409) 9389259, or Fax (409) 935-0401, or e-mail [email protected] for further information.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORM
Meeting Date: July 18, 2016
Prepared by: Robin for
Department: Public Services
Agenda item:
Reviewed by:
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION - Discussion/possible action regarding approval of
agreement between La Maqrue Cougars Youth Organization and the City of La Marque for
use and maintenance of the football fields in Mahan Park, as recommended by the Parks
Board.
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Attachments for reference
Agreement
Minutes of June 16, 2016 Parks Board Meeting
STAFF BRIEFING:
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William Sowell submitted an application (for an agreement) to use and maintain the
fields in Mahan Park for the La Marque Cougars Organization.
The La Marque Cougars and the Tigers have come together to form this organization.
At the meeting of the Parks Board on June 16, 2016, it was voted unanimously to come
into an agreement with Mr. Sowell
HISTORY:
 6.16.16 – Regular Parks Board meeting approved the agreement between William
Sowell and the City of La Marque
TARGET IMPLEMENTATION: Depending on City Council’s decision
SIGNIFICANT ACTION DATES:

6.16.16 – Parks Board approved the recommendation to City Council of an agreement
for the use of the baseball fields in Mahan Park
ACTION:
☐
☐
☐
☒
Ordinance
Special
Presentation
Finance Report
Other- Agreement
Rev. 09/24/2014
☐
☐
☐
Resolution
Proclamation
Public Hearing
Cost Details:
Budgeted
Actual Bid
Estimated
Expenditure
Acct.
Name(s)
Line Items #
Other
Funding
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORM
☒
Mark if this item does not conflict with any
Resolution, Ordinance or City Charter, policies,
procedures
STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the agreement between La Marque
Cougars Youth Organization and the City of La Marque for use and maintenance of the
football fields in Mahan Park, as recommended by Parks Board.
FISCAL IMPACT: NA
Rev. 09/24/2014
CITY O F LA MARQUE
A G R E E M E N T FOR USE O F C I T Y LAND FOR A T H L E T I C FUNCTIONS
S E C T I O N 1. P a r t i e s . T h i s A g r e e m e n t ( " A g r e e m e n t " ) i s m a d e b y a n d b e t w e e n t h e C i t y o f L a
M a r q u e , T e x a s (hereinafter called " C i t y " ) a n d
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S E C T I O N 2. C i t y h e r e b y g r a n t s L e s s e e p e r m i s s i o n t o u s e t h e
Field
located i n M a h a n Park, ( t h ePremises), said Premises being o w n e d b y t h eCity o f L a M a r q u e a n d
located w i t h i n the corporate limits o fthe City.
S E C T I O N 3. C o n s i d e r a t i o n . A s c o n s i d e r a t i o n f o r u s e o f f a c i l i t i e s . L e s s e e s h a l l p a y t h e C i t y t h e
sum o f$
per year. D u r i n g t h e t e r m o f t h i s A g r e e m e n t , L e s s e e s h a l l a l s o p a y a n y p o r t i o n
w h i c h exceeds $
per month f o r w a t e r s e r v i c e t o t h e P r e m i s e s n o l a t e r t h a n f i f t e e n ( 1 5 ) d a y s
after receipt o f i n v o i c e . I f p a y m e n t is n o t received b y d u e date, t h e Lessee w i l l p a ya n a d d i t i o n a l
$-0- p e r d a y a f t e r d u e d a t e . T h e C i t y o f L a M a r q u e i s n o t r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e p a y m e n t , r e p a i r w o r k
o r a n y o t h e r use o f eleetricity at M a h a n P a r k . I f electricity is n e e d e d d u r i n g t h e use o f t h e P r e m i s e s ,
the Lessee shall m a k e arrangements t h r o u g h t h e Lessee o f the Baseball fields for this serviee.
S E C T I O N 4. T e r m a n d T e r m i n a t i o n . T h i s A g r e e m e n t t o u s e t h e P r e m i s e s g r a n t e d h e r e i n s h a l l
b e f o r a p e r i o d o f t h r e e ( 3 ) y e a r ( s ) e o m m e n c i n g o n (^^j .1 zO/<. , X ^
and terminating
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(except d u r i n g t h e m o n t h o fOctober) provided that C i t y m a y at
on
a n y t i m e , o n "not less t h a n ( 3 0 ) d a y s a d v a n c e w r i t t e n n o t i c e t o t h e L e s s e e , r e v o k e p e r m i s s i o n t o u s e
the Premises herein granted a n dm a ytake possession o fthe Premises w i t h o u t being guilty i n a n y
m a n n e r o f trespass; a n d a l l c l a i m s f o r damages f o r a n d b y reason o f such re-entry a r e hereby
e x p r e s s l y w a i v e d b y Lessee. I t is agreed that C i t y r e v o c a t i o n o f this A g r e e m e n t p r i o r t o t h e
expiration o f the term h e r e o f m u s t be authorized b yt h eC i t y C o u n c i l at a regular o rspecial meeting.
Lessee shall provide the Public W o r k s Director a schedule o fLessees days a n dtimes o f practice
use o ffacilities a n d days a n d t i m e s o f games. D u r i n g this t i m e . Lessee shall have e x c l u s i v e u s e o f
t h e f i e l d s d u r i n g t h e s e t i m e s . W h e n [ , e s s e e i s n o t u s i n g t h e fields f o r p r a c t i c e s a n d / o r g a m e s , t h e
fields m a y be used b y t h e general public for recreational purposes. T h eLessee shall n o t sublet t h e
fields t o a n y o t h e r o r g a n i z a t i o n f o r p r a c t i c e , g a m e s o r t o u r n a m e n t s w i t h o u t t h e w r i t t e n c o n s e n t o f
the City.
S E C T I O N 5. A c t i o n s o n T e r m i n a t i o n a n d I n d e m n i t y . U p o n t e r m i n a t i o n o r e x p i r a t i o n o f t h i s
A g r e e m e n t , Lessee agrees t o peacefully give u p t h euse a n dpossession said premises t o C i t y a n d
shall r e m o v e all equipment, uniforms, a n dpersonal property. U p o n t e r m i n a t i o n o r expiration o f
this Agreement, a l lphysical i m p r o v e m e n t s placed upon the Premises b y Lessee shall r e m a i n i n
place. It is further agreed that t h e C i t y C o u n c i l ( o r their designee) shall have t h e right t o approve
all plans a n d specifications before a n y i m p r o v e m e n t s are m a d e t o the Premises b y Lessee, other
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than n o r m a l maintenance. Lessee shall submit plans a n d specifications t o the Parks B o a r d for their
approval, then t o City M a n a g e r o r designee for r e v i e w a n d recommendation t o C i t y C o u n c i l .
It is expressly u n d e r s t o o d a n d agreed that Lessee shall i n d e m n i f y a n d h o l d C i t y h a r m l e s s f r o m a n y
liability for p a y m e n t o f any obligations incurred b y Lessee o r due t o a n yi m p r o v e m e n t s , etc. placed
in o r u p o n said Premises b y Lessee. Lessee shall n o tencumber, i n a n y manner, n o r p e r m i t a lien
o f any type t o be placed o n , said Premises, a n d Lessee agrees t o i n d e m n i f y a n d h o l d C i t y harmless
i n r e g a r d t o a n y s u c h financial o b l i g a t i o n s , l i e n s , o r e n c u m b r a n c e s o f a n y k i n d .
S E C T I O N 6. C o n c e s s i o n S t a n d . L i c e n s e e s h a l l b e p e r m i t t e d t o o p e r a t e a c o n c e s s i o n s t a n d l o c a t e d
n e x t t o t h e a t h l e t i c fields o n t h e P r e m i s e s a n d s h a l l b e p e r m i t t e d t o s e l l m e r c h a n d i s e a n d n o n alcoholic beverages during the period from o n e ( I ) hour i m m e d i a t e l y before a n athletic event
c o m m e n c e s until o n e ( 1 )h o u r i m m e d i a t e l y after said athletic event ends. Licensee shall p r o v i d e
adequate a n d suitable containers f o r collecting discarded cups, papers, a n d trash f r o m t h e o p e r a t i o n
o f said concession stand a n d shall be responsible f o rkeeping the entire Premises free o f all papers,
cups, a n d trash f r o m resulting f r o m operations o f said concession stand. A t n o t i m e shall Licensee
sell o r a l l o w t h e sale o f beer, w i n e o r a n y o t h e r a l c o h o l i c beverage.
S E C T I O N 7. E q u a l O p p o r t u n i t y . I t i s a g r e e d a n d u n d e r s t o o d t h a t P r e m i s e s a r e o w n e d b y t h e
C i t y are t h e subject o f this A g r e e m e n t a n d that i n the conduct o f Lessee's o p e r a t i o n thereon,
d i s c r i m i n a t i o n o n account o f race, c o l o r , sex. r e l i g i o n , age, d i s a b i l i t y , o r n a t i o n a l o r i g i n , d i r e c t l y
or indirectly, is strictly prohibited.
S E C T I O N 8.
Maintenance a n d Responsibility. Lessee shall m a i n t a i n the Premises i n good
c o n d i t i o n satisfactory t o C i t y . Lessee shall be responsible f o r t h e costs o f utility service t o t h e
P r e m i s e s as discussed i n S e c t i o n 3. Lessee m a y at their o w n cost p r o v i d e m o w i n g t o s u p p l e m e n t
that o f the C i t y . Lessee shall at their o w n expense be responsible for t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f the
fields
f o r s a f e t y o f t h e p a r t i c i p a n t s . L e s s e e s h a l l a l s o b e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r a l l field l i n i n g a n d p r e p a r a t i o n
o f fields. A n y unusual circumstances necessitating C i t y assistance m u s t be reported i m m e d i a t e l y
to the Director o f Public W o r k s .
S E C T I O N 9. C o m m e r c i a l A d v e r t i s i n g . L e s s e e s h a l l b e a b l e t o g e n e r a t e r e v e n u e f o r t h e
o r g a n i z a t i o n w i t h t h e sale o f fence advertising. A l l a d v e r t i s i n g shall be o f g o o d taste f o r a f a m i l y
v e n u e a n d professionally created. Lessee shall be responsible f o r t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f fence
a d v e r t i s i n g at t h e start o f t h e season a n d t h e r e m o v a l o f a l l a d v e r t i s i n g at t h e c o n c l u s i o n o f t h e
season. Lessee shall be solely responsible for the maintenance o fall sign advertising.
S E C T I O N 10. A n n u a l R e p o r t a n d F i n a n c i a l S t a t e m e n t . I t i s a g r e e d t h a t L e s s e e s h a l l f u r n i s h t o
t h e C i t y M a n a g e r o r h e r d e s i g n e e a f i n a n c i a l s t a t e m e n t o f t h e p a s t y e a r ' s o p e r a t i o n b y September
30 o f e a c h y e a r .
S E C T I O N 11. I n s u r a n c e a n d I n d e m n i f i c a t i o n . A s a c o n d i t i o n p r e c e d e n t t o t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f
the agreement hereby granted. Lessee agrees t o i n d e m n i f y a n d h o l d harmless City, its officials,
e m p l o y e e s , a n d agents f r o m a n d against a n y a n d a l l costs, c l a i m s , a n d d a m a g e s ( i n c l u d i n g
attorney's fees) that m a y be caused b y t h e use o f t h e Premises, a n d shall protect a n d i n d e m n i f y
C i t y f r o m a n y a n d a l l c l a i m s , cost, expenses, j u d g m e n t s , a n d causes o f a c t i o n a r i s i n g o u t o f o r i n
any w a yrelated t o the use o fthe Premises, and shall defend a n y litigation arising i n connection
w i t h such u s e at i t s o w n cost a n d expense. I n a d d i t i o n . Lessee agrees t o o b t a i n a n d m a i n t a i n a n
i n s u r a n c e p o l i c y n a m i n g t h e C i t y as a d d i t i o n a l l y insured. S u c h p o l i c y s h a l l b e f o r n o t less t h a n
$ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 per person for b o d i l y injuries, n o t less t h a n $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 for p r o p e r t y d a m a g e , a n d a n
a g g r e g a t e l i m i t o f n o t less t h a n $ 1 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 p e r o c c u r r e n c e . P r o o f o f p a y m e n t o fp r e m i u m f o r
said p o l i c y a n d a copy o f said policy shall be delivered t o a n d kept b y the C i t y M a n a g e r o r h e r
d e s i g n e e a n d s u c h i n s u r a n c e s h a l l be m a i n t a i n e d i n full force s o l o n g as this A g r e e m e n t is i n effect.
N o t less t h a n t e n days prior t o e x p i r a t i o n o f a current insurance p o l i c y . Lessee shall p r o v i d e a c o p y
o f a n e w o r replacement insurance policy t o the City Manager o f the City inclusive o f evidence o f
the C i t y c o n t i n u i n g t o b e n a m e d as a n a d d i t i o n a l i n s u r e d u n d e r t h e p o l i c y . F a i l u r e t o p r o v i d e s u c h
p r o o f o f i n s u r a n c e as agreed u p o n s h a l l n e g a t e a n y u s e o f C i t y f a c i l i t i e s u n t i l s u c h c o m p l i a n c e h a s
been satisfied.
S E C T I O N 12. V a l i d i t y .
Each section, subsection, provision, requirement, regulation, o r
restriction established b y this A g r e e m e n t is hereby declared t o be independent, a n d t h e h o l d i n g o f
a n y p a n t o be unconstitutional, invalid, o r ineffective for a n y cause shall not affect o r render i n v a l i d
this A g r e e m e n t o r a m e n d m e n t s hereto, as a w h o l e o r a n y part thereof, except t h e particular part so
declared t o be invalid.
S E C T I O N 13. A u t h o r i t y . E a c h i n d i v i d u a l s i g n i n g t h i s A g r e e m e n t c e r t i f i e s t h a t h e o r s h e h a s
been d u l y authorized t o sign this A g r e e m e n t b y t h e party f o rw h o m h e o r she signs.
S E C T I O N 14. A p p l i c a b l e L a w , f h i s A g r e e m e n t s h a l l b e g o v e r n e d b y a n d c o n s t r u e d i n
accordance w i t h the laws o f the State o f Texas. V e n u e shall be i n Galveston C o u n t y .
S E C T I O N 15. A t t o r n e y ' s F e e s . T h e p a r t y p r e v a i l i n g i n a n y d i s p u t e u n d e r t h i s A g r e e m e n t s h a l l
be e n t i t l e d t o r e c o v e r i t s r e a s o n a b l e a t t o r n e y ' s fees a n d costs i n a d d i t i o n t o a l l o t h e r r e l i e f .
S E C T I O N 16. R i n d i n g E f f e c t . T h i s A g r e e m e n t s h a l l b e b i n d i n g u p o n a n d i n u r e t o t h e b e n e f i t o f
the parties a n d their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors a n d assigns.
N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g the foregoing. Lessee m a y n o t assign its interest under this A g r e e m e n t w i t h o u t
obtaining t h e prior consent o f the City, acting t h r o u g h itsCity C o u n c i l . I f Lessee desires t o assign
its interest under this A g r e e m e n t , Lessee m u s t s u b m i t a w r i t t e n request t o t h eC i t y M a n a g e r seeking
permission t o assign its interest a n d identify to w h o m the Lessee proposes to assign its interest a n d
the t e r m s o f a n y such assignment. T h e request f o r assignment w i l l be considered b y t h e C i t y
C o u n c i l at a regular m e e t i n g a n d t h e C i t y C o u n c i l , i n itssole discretion, m a y v o l e t o consent t ot h e
assigmnent o r vote to n o t consent to the assignment.
S E C T I O N 17. C o u n t e r p a r t s . T h i s A g r e e m e n t m a y b e e x e c u t e d i n o n e o r m o r e c o u n t e r p a r t s w h i c h ,
w h e n taken together, shall constitute o n e and the same document.
Fhis A g r e e m e n t m a y be
executed b y facsimile signature o r b y a signature transmitted b y facsimile a n d such facsimile
signature o r such signature t r a n s m i t t e d b y facsimile shall be considered t h e s a m e as a n o r i g i n a l
signature for all purposes.
S E C T I O N 18.
Correspondence. A l lcorrespondence t o the City shall be m r i l c d o r delivered t o :
City Manager
nil Bayou Road
La Marque. Texas
77568
Lessee shall notify i n writing to City their point o f correspondence.
LESSEE:
(Name of Organization)
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ATTEST:
By:
Name: Robin Eldridge
Title:
City Clerk
City o f Ea Marque
city o f L a M a r q u e
By:
Name: Carol Buttler
Title: City Manager
Date:
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORM
Meeting Date: July 18, 2016
Prepared by: Robin for
Department: Public Services
Agenda item:
Reviewed by:
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION - Discussion/possible action regarding approval of
agreement between Super Ladies Soccer and the City of La Marque as recommend by the
Parks Board.
X


Attachments for reference
Agreement (Expired)
Minutes of June 16, 2016 Parks Board Meeting
STAFF BRIEFING:
 Super Ladies Soccer has had an agreement with the City of LaMarque s for the use of
the soccer fields in Mahan Park since 2014.
 This Agreement expired in October of 2015
 Pete Ruiz came before the Parks Board asking for an agreement for the use of the
soccer fields in Mahan Park for the Super Ladies Soccer Organization
 At the meeting of the Parks Board on June 16, 2016, it was voted unanimously to
approve an agreement with Mr. Ruiz
HISTORY:
 6.16.16 – Regular Parks Board meeting approved the agreement between Super Ladies
Soccer Organization and the City of La Marque
TARGET IMPLEMENTATION: Depending on City Council’s decision
SIGNIFICANT ACTION DATES:

6.16.16 – Parks Board approved the recommendation to City Council of an agreement
with Mr. Ruiz for the use of the soccer fields in Mahan Park
ACTION:
☐
☐
☐
☒
Ordinance
Special
Presentation
Finance Report
Other- Agreement
Rev. 09/24/2014
☐
☐
☐
Resolution
Proclamation
Public Hearing
Cost Details:
Budgeted
Actual Bid
Estimated
Expenditure
Acct.
Name(s)
Line Items #
Other
Funding
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORM
☒
Mark if this item does not conflict with any
Resolution, Ordinance or City Charter, policies,
procedures
STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the agreement between Super Ladies
Soccer and the City of La Marque, as recommended by Parks Board.
FISCAL IMPACT: Depending on City Council’s decision
Rev. 09/24/2014
CITY OFLA MARQUE
A G R E E M E N T FOR USE O F C I T Y LAND F O R A T H L E T I C FUNCTIONS
S E C T I O N 1 . Parties. T h i s A g r e e m e n t ( t h e " A g r e e m e n t ) is made b y a n d b e t w e e n t h e C i t y o f L a
M a r q u e , Texas (hereinafter called " C i t y " ) a n d t h e Super Ladies Soccer League (hereinafter
c a l l e d lessee).
S E C T I O N 2 . C i t y h e r e b y g r a n t s l e s s e e p e r m i s s i o n t o u s e s o c c e r f i e l d # 2 l o c a t e d in H i g h l a n d
B a y o u Park (the Premises), said Premises being o w n e d b y t h e C i t y o f L a M a r q u e a n d located
w i t h i n the corporate limits o f the City.
S E C T I O N 3 . C o n s i d e r a t i o n . A s c o n s i d e r a t i o n f o r use o f facilities, lessee shall p a y t h e C i t y t h e
s u m o f $ 1 . 0 0 p e r year. D u r i n g t h e t e r m o f this A g r e e m e n t , lessee shall also p a y a n y p o r t i o n
w h i c h e x c e e d s S-0- per month f o r w a t e r s e r v i c e t o t h e P r e m i s e s n o l a t e r t h a n f i f t e e n ( 1 5 ) d a y s
after receipt o f i n v o i c e . I f p a y m e n t i s n o t received b y d u e date, t h e lessee w i l l p a y a n a d d i t i o n a l
$-0- per day a f t e r d u e d a t e . I n a d d i t i o n , l e s s e e s h a l l a l s o p a y a n y p o r t i o n w h i c h e x c e e d s $-0per month f o r e l e c t r i c a l s e r v i c e s t o t h e P r e m i s e s . I f p a y m e n t i s n o t r e c e i v e d b y d u e d a t e , t h e
L e s s e e s h a l l p a y a n a d d i t i o n a l S-0- per day a f t e r d u e d a t e .
S E C T I O N 4 . T e r m a n d T e r m i n a t i o n . T h i s A g r e e m e n t t o use t h e Premises granted herein shall
be f o r a p e r i o d o f one ( 1 ) year(s) c o m m e n c i n g o n M a r c h 14, 2 0 1 4 a n d t e r m i n a t i n g o n M a r c h 1 3 ,
2 0 1 5 , ( e x c e p t d u r i n g t h e m o n t h o f O c t o b e r ) p r o v i d e d that C i t y m a y at a n y t i m e , o n n o t less t h a n
( 3 0 ) days advance w r i t t e n notice t o t h e Lessee, r e v o k e p e r m i s s i o n t o use t h e P r e m i s e s h e r e i n
granted a n d m a y take possession o f t h e Premises w i t h o u t being g u i l t y i n a n y m a n n e r o f trespass;
and a l l claims f o r damages for a n d b y reason o f such re-entry are hereby expressly w a i v e d b y
Lessee. I t i s agreed that C i t y revocation o f this A g r e e m e n t prior t o t h e e x p i r a t i o n o f t h e t e r m
h e r e o f m u s t b e authorized b y t h e C i t y C o u n c i l at a regular o r special m e e t i n g . Lessee shall
p r o v i d e t h e Public W o r k s D i r e c t o r a schedule o f lessee's days a n d t i m e s o f practice use o f
facilities a n d days a n d t i m e s o f games. D u r i n g this t i m e , lessee shall h a v e e x c l u s i v e u s e o f t h e
fields d u r i n g t h e s e t i m e s . W h e n l e s s e e i s n o t u s i n g t h e fields f o r p r a c t i c e s a n d / o r g a m e s , t h e
fields m a y b e u s e d b y t h e g e n e r a l p u b l i c f o r r e c r e a t i o n a l p u r p o s e s . T h e l e s s e e s h a l l n o t s u b l e t
t h e fields t o a n y o t h e r o r g a n i z a t i o n f o r p r a c t i c e , g a m e s o r t o u r n a m e n t s w i t h o u t t h e w r i t t e n
consent o f the city.
S E C T I O N 5. Actions o n T e r m i n a t i o n and Indemnity. U p o n termination o r expiration o f this
A g r e e m e n t , Lessee agrees t o peacefully give u p the use a n d possession said premises t o C i t y a n d
shall r e m o v e all equipment, u n i f o r m s , a n d personal property. U p o n t e r m i n a t i o n o r expiration o f
t h i s A g r e e m e n t , a l l p h y s i c a l i m p r o v e m e n t s p l a c e d u p o n t h e P r e m i s e s b y L e s s e e s h a l l r e m a i n in
place. I t i s f u r t h e r agreed that t h e C i t y C o u n c i l ( o r t h e i r designee) s h a l l h a v e t h e r i g h t t o a p p r o v e
ail plans a n d specifications before a n y i m p r o v e m e n t s are made t o t h e Premises b y Lessee, other
than n o r m a l maintenance. Lessee shall submit plans a n d specifications t o t h e Parks B o a r d f o r
their approval, then t o C i t y M a n a g e r o r designee f o r r e v i e w a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n t o C i t y
Council.
It i s expressly understood a n d agreed that Lessee shall i n d e m n i f y a n d h o l d C i t y harmless f r o m
any liability f o r payment o f any obligations incurred b y Lessee o r d u e t o a n y i m p r o v e m e n t s , etc.
placed i n o r u p o n said Premises b y Lessee. Lessee shall n o t encumber, i n a n y m a n n e r , n o r
p e r m i t a l i e n o f a n y t y p e t o be p l a c e d o n , s a i d P r e m i s e s , a n d L e s s e e a g r e e s t o i n d e m n i f y a n d h o l d
C i t y harmless i n regard to any such financial obligations, liens, or encumbrances o f any k i n d .
S E C T I O N 6. E q u a l O p p o r t u n i t y . I t is a g r e e d a n d u n d e r s t o o d t h a t P r e m i s e s a r e o w n e d b y t h e
C i t y are the subject o f t h i s A g r e e m e n t a n d that i n the c o n d u c t o f Lessee's o p e r a t i o n t h e r e o n ,
d i s c r i m i n a t i o n o n a c c o u n t o f r a c e , c o l o r , sex, r e l i g i o n , a g e , d i s a b i l i t y , o r n a t i o n a l o r i g i n , d i r e c t l y
or i n d i r e c t l y , is strictly p r o h i b i t e d .
S E C T I O N 7. M a i n t e n a n c e a n d R e s p o n s i b i l i t y . L e s s e e s h a l l m a i n t a i n t h e P r e m i s e s i n g o o d
c o n d i t i o n satisfactory t o C i t y . Lessee shall be responsible f o r the costs o f u t i l i t y service t o t h e
P r e m i s e s as d i s c u s s e d i n S e c t i o n 3 . L e s s e e m a y at t h e i r o w n c o s t p r o v i d e m o w i n g t o s u p p l e m e n t
t h a t o f t h e C i t y . L e s s e e s h a l l at t h e i r o w n e x p e n s e be r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e
f i e l d s f o r s a f e t y o f t h e p a r t i c i p a n t s . L e s s e e s h a l l a l s o be r e s p o n s i b l e f o r a l l f i e l d l i n i n g a n d
p r e p a r a t i o n o f fields. A n y u n u s u a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s n e c e s s i t a t i n g C i t y a s s i s t a n c e m u s t b e r e p o r t e d
immediately to the Director o f Public W o r k s .
S E C T I O N 8.
C o m m e r c i a l A d v e r t i s i n t t . L e s s e e s h a l l be a b l e t o g e n e r a t e r e v e n u e f o r t h e
o r g a n i z a t i o n w i t h t h e s a l e o f f e n c e a d v e r t i s i n g . A l l a d v e r t i s i n g s h a l l be o f g o o d t a s t e f o r a f a m i l y
v e n u e a n d p r o f e s s i o n a l l y c r e a t e d . L e s s e e s h a l l be r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f f e n c e
a d v e r t i s i n g at t h e start o f t h e season a n d the r e m o v a l o f a l l a d v e r t i s i n g at the c o n c l u s i o n o f t h e
s e a s o n . L e s s e e s h a l l be s o l e l y r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f a l l s i g n a d v e r t i s i n g .
S E C T I O N 9 . A n n u a l R e p o r t a n d F i n a n c i a l S t a t e m e n t . I t is a g r e e d t h a t L e s s e e s h a l l f u r n i s h t o
t h e C i t y M a n a g e r o r h e r d e s i g n e e a financial s t a t e m e n t o f t h e p a s t y e a r ' s o p e r a t i o n b y
September 30 o f e a c h y e a r .
S E C T I O N 10. Insurance and I n d e m n i f i c a t i o n . A s a c o n d i t i o n precedent to the effectiveness o f
the agreement hereby granted. Lessee agrees to i n d e m n i f y and h o l d harmless C i t y , its officials,
e m p l o y e e s , a n d agents f r o m and against a n y and a l l costs, c l a i m s , and d a m a g e s ( i n c l u d i n g
a t t o r n e y ' s f e e s ) t h a t m a y be c a u s e d b y t h e u s e o f t h e P r e m i s e s , a n d s h a l l p r o t e c t a n d i n d e m n i f y
C i t y f r o m a n y a n d a l l c l a i m s , cost, expenses, j u d g m e n t s , a n d causes o f action a r i s i n g o u t o f o r i n
any w a y related to the use o f the Premises, and shall defend a n y litigation arising i n c o n n e c t i o n
w i t h s u c h use at its o w n cost and expense. I n a d d i t i o n , Lessee agrees t o o b t a i n and m a i n t a i n a n
i n s u r a n c e p o l i c y n a m i n g t h e C i t y as a d d i t i o n a l l y i n s u r e d . S u c h p o l i c y s h a l l be f o r n o t l e s s t h a n
$ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 p e r p e r s o n f o r b o d i l y i n j u r i e s , n o t less t h a n $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 f o r p r o p e r t y d a m a g e , a n d
an aggregate l i m i t o f n o t less t h a n $ 1 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 per o c c u r r e n c e . P r o o f o f p a y m e n t o f p r e m i u m
f o r s a i d p o l i c y a n d a c o p y o f s a i d p o l i c y s h a l l be d e l i v e r e d t o a n d k e p t b y t h e C i t y M a n a g e r o f
C i t y , o r h e r d e s i g n e e a n d s u c h i n s u r a n c e s h a l l be m a i n t a i n e d i n f u l l f o r c e s o l o n g as t h i s
A g r e e m e n t is i n e f f e c t . N o t less t h a n t e n d a y s p r i o r t o e x p i r a t i o n o f a c u r r e n t i n s u r a n c e p o l i c y .
Lessee shall p r o v i d e a copy o f a n e w or replacement insurance p o l i c y to the C i t y M a n a g e r o f the
C i t y i n c l u s i v e o f e v i d e n c e o f t h e C i t y c o n t i n u i n g t o be n a m e d as a n a d d i t i o n a l i n s u r e d u n d e r t h e
p o l i c y . F a i l u r e t o p r o v i d e s u c h p r o o f o f i n s u r a n c e as a g r e e d u p o n s h a l l n e g a t e a n y u s e o f C i t y
facilities u n t i l such c o m p l i a n c e has been satisfied.
S E C T I O N 11.
V a l i d i t y . Each section, subsection, p r o v i s i o n , requirement, regulation, or
r e s t r i c t i o n e s t a b l i s h e d b y t h i s A g r e e m e n t is h e r e b y d e c l a r e d t o be i n d e p e n d e n t , a n d t h e h o l d i n g
o f a n y part to be u n c o n s t i t u t i o n a l , invalid, o r ineffective for a n y cause shall n o t affect o r render
i n v a l i d t h i s A g r e e m e n t o r a m e n d m e n t s h e r e t o , as a w h o l e o r a n y p a r t t h e r e o f , e x c e p t t h e
p a r t i c u l a r p a r t s o d e c l a r e d t o be i n v a l i d .
S E C T I O N 12. A u t h o r i t y . E a c h individual signing this A g r e e m e n t certifies that h e o r she has
been d u l y authorized t o sign this A g r e e m e n t b y the party f o r w h o m he o r she signs.
S E C T I O N 13. Applicable L a w . T h i s A g r e e m e n t shall be governed by a n d construed i n
accordance w i t h t h e l a w s o f the State o f T e x a s . V e n u e shall be i n G a l v e s t o n C o u n t y .
S E C T I O N 14. A t t o r n e y ' s Fees. T h e party p r e v a i l i n g i n a n y dispute under this A g r e e m e n t s h a l l
b e e n t i t l e d t o r e c o v e r i t s r e a s o n a b l e a t t o r n e y ' s fees a n d c o s t s i n a d d i t i o n t o a l l o t h e r r e l i e f .
S E C T I O N 15. B i n d i n g Effect. T h i s A g r e e m e n t shall be b i n d i n g u p o n a n d i n u r e t o t h e b e n e f i t
o f the parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors a n d assigns.
N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g the foregoing, Lessee m a y n o t assign its interest under this A g r e e m e n t w i t h o u t
obtaining the prior consent o f the City, acting through its C i t y Council. I f Lessee desires t o
assign its interest under this A g r e e m e n t , Lessee m u s t s u b m i t a w r i t t e n request t o t h e C i t y
M a n a g e r s e e k i n g p e r m i s s i o n t o assign its interest a n d identify t o w h o m the Lessee proposes t o
assign its interest a n d the t e r m s o f a n y such assignment. T h e request f o r a s s i g n m e n t w i l l be
considered b y t h e C i t y C o u n c i l at a regular m e e t i n g a n d t h e C i t y C o u n c i l , i n its sole d i s c r e t i o n ,
may vote t o consent to the assignment o r vote to n o t consent t o the assignment.
S E C T I O N 16. Counterparts. T h i s A g r e e m e n t m a y be executed i n o n e o r m o r e counterparts
w h i c h , w h e n taken together, shall constitute o n e and the same document. T h i s A g r e e m e n t m a y
be executed by f a c s i m i l e signature o r b y a signature t r a n s m i t t e d b y f a c s i m i l e a n d such f a c s i m i l e
signature o r such signature t r a n s m i t t e d b y f a c s i m i l e shall be considered t h e same as a n o r i g i n a l
signature f o r a l l purposes.
S E C T I O N 18. Correspondence. A l l correspondence t o the C i t y shall be m a i l e d o r delivered t o :
City Manager
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La Marque, Texas 77568
Lessee shall notify i n w r i t i n g to C i t y their point o f correspondence.
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