15-0407_CHRISTIANSEN AMUSEMENTS_Personal Services AgreementPERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made, entered into, and shall become effective this 7th
day of April, 2015, ("Effective Date") by and between the City of San Juan Capistrano
(hereinafter referred to as the "City") and Christiansen Amusements (hereinafter
referred to as the "Contractor").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, City desires to retain the services of Contractor to operate and
manage a two (2) day carnival (the "Event") at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park
(the "Facility") on the 3'd and 4th of July 2015, pursuant to the terms and conditions set
forth herein; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education
and expertise to accomplish such services;
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Contractor in consideration of the terms,
conditions, and covenants contained herein do mutually agree as follows:
Section 1. Scope of Work.
The Scope of Work shall consist of those tasks and services set forth in Exhibit
"A," attached and incorporated herein by reference. To the extent that there are any
conflicts between the provisions described in Exhibit "A" and those provisions contained
within this Agreement, the provisions in this Agreement shall control.
Contractor warrants that all of its services shall be performed in a competent,
professional and satisfactory manner and in accordance with the prevalent standards of
its profession.
Section 2. Term.
This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue in full
force and effect until completion of all tasks and services required as set forth in Exhibit
"A."
Section 3. Compensation.
3.1 Amount.
Contractor is providing the tasks and services set forth in Exhibit "A" at no cost to
the City. All costs for tasks and services provided under this Agreement shall be the
responsibility of Contractor. The City shall not be obligated to pay Contractor or
reimburse Contractor for any costs.
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The Contractor and the City shall divide the total cash and credit card sales
revenues from rides at the Event ("Ride Gross") as follows: the Contractor shall pay the
City 20% of the first $30,000.00 Ride Gross and 25% of the Ride Gross thereafter. In
the context of this Agreement, the terms "rides" shall mean and include all rides,
mechanical and inflatable. Final payment shall be made by July 4, 2015.
3.2 Method of Payment.
Contractor shall remit full payment to the City, meet with staff, and provide
financial documentation of all revenues (and in particular, financial documentation of all
Ride Gross) on July 4, 2015, at the conclusion of the event.
Section 4. Independent Contractor.
It is agreed that Contractor shall act and be an independent contractor and not
an agent or employee of City, and shall obtain no rights to any benefits which accrue to
City's employees.
Section 5. Limitations Upon Subcontracting and Assignment.
The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Contractor, its principals
and employees were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.
Contractor shall not contract with any other entity to perform the services required
without written approval of the City. This Agreement may not be assigned, voluntarily or
by operation of law, without the prior written approval of the City in the City's sole and
absolute discretion. If Contractor is permitted to subcontract any part of this Agreement
by City, Contractor shall be responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its
subcontractor as it is for persons directly employed. Nothing contained in this
Agreement shall create any contractual relationships between any subcontractor and
City. All persons engaged in the work will be considered employees of Contractor.
Section 6. Surrender Upon Termination.
The Contractor shall, at the termination of this Agreement, vacate the Facility in
as good condition as they are in at the time of entry thereon by the Contractor. Upon
surrender, Operator shall leave the Facility free and clear of all rubbish and debris.
Section 7. Time of Essence.
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Section 8. Compliance with Law.
Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and
regulations of Federal, State and local government.
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8.1 Operation of Facility.
Contractor shall be responsible for the supervision and management of the Event
pursuant to this Agreement Contractor shall perform all operations in a competent
manner, consistent with the standards of the industry and in accordance with all
applicable Federal, State and local regulations, including the City's Municipal Code.
Section 9. Indemnity.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to protect, defend, and
hold harmless the City and its elective and appointive boards, officers, agents, and
employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, or damages of any nature,
including attorneys' fees, for injury or death of any person, or damages of any nature,
including interference with use of property, arising out of, or in any way connected with
the negligence, recklessness and/or intentional wrongful conduct of Contractor,
Contractor's agents, officers, employees, subcontractors, or independent contractors
hired by Contractor in the performance of the Agreement The only exception to
Contractor's responsibility to protect, defend, and hold harmless the City, is due to the
negligence, recklessness and/or wrongful conduct of the City, or any of its elective or
appointive boards, officers, agents, or employees.
This hold harmless agreement shall apply to all liability regardless of whether any
insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the
amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement
Section 10. Default.
If the Contractor breaches any covenant or condition of this Agreement, the City
may, on reasonable notice to the Contractor (except that no notice need be given in
case of emergency), cure such breach at the expense of the Contractor or terminate
this Agreement upon written notice. The reasonable amount of all expenses, including
attorney's fees, incurred by the City in so doing shall be deemed additional fees payable
on demand.
Section 11. Insurance.
Insurance Coverage Required. The policies and amounts of insurance required
hereunder shall be as follows:
11.1 Comprehensive General Liability.
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance which affords coverage including
completed operations and contractual liability, with limits of liability of not less than
$5,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 annual aggregate for liability arising out of
Contractor's performance of this Agreement The limits shall be provided by either a
single primary policy or combination of policies. If limits are provided with excess and/or
umbrella coverage the limits combined with the primary will equal the minimum limits set
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forth above. If written with an aggregate, the aggregate shall be double the each
occurrence limit. Such insurance shall be endorsed to:
( 1) Name the City of San Juan Capistrano and its employees, representatives,
officers and agents (collectively hereinafter "City and City Personnel") as additional
insured for claims arising out of Contractor's performance of this Agreement.
(2) Provide that the insurance is primary and non-contributing with any other valid
and collectible insurance or self-insurance available to City.
A statement on an insurance certificate will not be accepted in lieu of the actual
endorsement.
11.2 Comprehensive Automobile Liability.
Automobile Liability Insurance with a limit of liability of not less than $1,000,000
each occurrence and $1 ,000,000 annual aggregate. The limits shall be provided by
either a single primary policy or combination of policies. If limits are provided with
excess and/or umbrella coverage the limits combined with the primary will equal the
minimum limits set above. Such insurance shall include coverage for all "owned,"
"hired" and "non-owned" vehicles, or coverage for "any auto." Such insurance shall be
endorsed to:
( 1) Name the City of San Juan Capistrano and its employees, representatives,
officers and agents as additional insured for claims arising out of Contractor's
performance of this Agreement.
(2) Provide that the insurance is primary and non-contributing with any other valid
and collectible insurance or self-insurance available to City.
A statement on an insurance certificate will not be accepted in lieu of the actual
endorsement.
11.3 Worker's Compensation.
Workers' Compensation Insurance in accordance with the Labor Code of
California and covering all employees of the Contractor providing any service in the
performance of this agreement. Such insurance shall be endorsed to: Waive the
insurer's right of Subrogation against the City and City Personnel.
A statement on an insurance certificate will not be accepted in lieu of the actual
endorsement.
11.4 Proof of Insurance Requirements/Endorsement
Evidence of Insurance: Contractor shall provide to City a Certificate(s) of
Insurance evidencing such coverage together with copies of the required policy
endorsements and a copy of the general liability insurance policies declaration page no
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later than April 30, 2015 and at least fifteen ( 15) business days prior to the expiration of
any policy. Coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, reduced in coverage
or in limits, non-renewed, or materially changed for any reason, without thirty (30) days
prior written notice thereof given by the insurer to City by U.S. mail, or by personal
delivery, except for nonpayment of premiums, in which case ten (1 0) days prior notice
shall be provided.
Signed insurance certificates, endorsements and the general liability declaration
page must be sent via email from Contractor's insurance broker/agent to the City at
mmorris@sanjuancapistrano.org.
Certificate Holder:
City of San Juan Capistrano, California
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
11.5 Endorsements.
A statement on an insurance certificate will not be accepted in lieu of the actual
endorsement. Insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting
provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval.
Additional Insured Endorsements shall not:
1. Be limited to "Ongoing Operations"
2. Exclude "Contractual Liability"
3. Restrict coverage to the "Sole" liability of Contractor
4. Contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.
Any Deductible in Excess of $50,000 and/or Self-Insured Retentions must be
approved in writing by the City.
11.6 Acceptability of Insurers.
Acceptability of Insurers. Each policy shall be from a company with
current A.M. Best's rating of A VII or higher and authorized to do business in the State
of California or approved in writing by the City. ·
11.7 Insurance of Subcontractors.
Insurance of Subcontractors. Contractor shall be responsible for causing
Subcontractors to maintain the same types and limits of coverage in compliance with
this Agreement, including naming the City as an additional insured to the
Subcontractor's policies.
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11.8 Notice to Proceed.
Contractor shall not proceed with any work under this Agreement until the City
has issued a written "Notice to Proceed" verifying that Contractor has complied with all
insurance requirements of this Agreement.
Section 12. Maintenance Cost Records.
Contractor shall maintain all books, documents, papers, records, pertaining to
equipment maintenance, and shall make such records and materials available at its
offices for inspection by the City at all reasonable times during the term of this
Agreement. Contractor shall furnish copies of all such materials to the City upon
request.
Section 13. Termination.
City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without cause by giving
thirty (30) days' advance written notice of termination to Contractor.
In addition, this Agreement may be terminated by any party for cause by
providing written notice to the other party of a material breach of contract.
Section 14. Notice.
All notices shall be personally delivered or mailed to the below listed addresses,
or to such other addresses as may be designated by written notice. These addresses
shall be used for delivery of service of process:
To City:
To Contractor:
City of San Juan Capistrano
25925 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Attn: Heidi Ivanoff, Community Services Coordinator
Attn: Gil Leon, Community Services Coordinator
Christiansen Amusements
P.O. Box 997
Escondido, CA 92033-0997
Attn: Tom Brown
Section 15. Attorneys' Fees.
If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of
this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees, costs
and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which he may be entitled.
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Section 16. Dispute Resolution.
In the event of a dispute arising between the parties regarding performance or
interpretation of this Agreement, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration
under the auspices of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS" Orange
County Office).
Section 17. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the
parties and supersedes all previous negotiations between them pertaining to the subject
matter thereof.
Section 18. Miscellaneous.
18.1 This Agreement and Exhibit "A" may be modified only by written
instrument executed by both parties hereto.
18.2 Any failure by the City to insist upon a strict performance by the
Contractor of any of the terms and provisions hereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver
of any of the terms and provisions hereof.
18.3 This Agreement shall be governed by the construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California.
18.4 The parties executing this Agreement warrant that they have
authority to bind the respective parties thereto.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
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Derek Reeve, Mayor
CHRISTIANSEN AMUSEMENTS
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Attached Exhibit-A. Scope of Work
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF WORK
Christiansen Amusements
Christiansen Amusements agrees to provide the following list of services for the City's
two (2) day, July 3 and July 4, 2015, 4th of July Carnival, in the southwest corner of the
San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, located at 25925 Camino Del Avian.
1. Christiansen Amusements is to return all necessary, contracts, Proof of
Workman's Compensation, Certificate of Liability Insurance and current San
Juan Capistrano Business License to the City no later than April 30, 2015.
2. Christiansen Amusements will provide a carnival on July 3 and 4, 2015. The
hours of operation will be on Friday, July 3, from 5:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. and
Saturday, July 4, from 12:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. On July 4, 2015, rides will pause
at 8:45 p.m. -9:30 p.m., during the fireworks display; and resume from
9:30p.m. -10:00 p.m.
3. Christiansen Amusements will provide the City staff 100 posters and 100 coupon
masters describing the event, at no cost to the City. The City reserves the right
to review and approve the design of posters and coupon masters. The
Community Services Department Director, or her designee, will have the
authority to approve the poster and coupon masters before printing and
distribution. City to receive all approved printed posters and coupon masters no
later than May 18, 2015.
4. Christiansen Amusements will provide a crew to clean the carnival area and
surrounding grounds each evening and at the close of the event, Christiansen
Amusements will return the carnival area and surrounding grounds to its original
condition, at no cost to the City.
5. Christiansen Amusements will provide all ticket booth staff, ride operators and
monitors.
6. Christiansen Amusements will provide and operate credit card terminals.
7. Christiansen Amusements will provide an ATM on site.
8. Christiansen Amusements will provide on-site security at all times, during set-up,
event operation, overnight, and tear-down.
9. Christiansen Amusements will begin set-up of equipment on Wednesday, July 1,
2015. Removal of equipment from property will be completed by Tuesday, July 7,
2015.
Exhibit "A"-Scope of Work
Christiansen Amusements
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10. Christiansen Amusements and all staff employed by Christiansen Amusements
are prohibited from using drugs or alcohol before, during or at the conclusion of
the event.
11. Christiansen Amusements will provide documentation that all staff employed by
Christiansen Amusements completed and passed a background check with the
Department of Justice (DOJ), no later than April 30, 2015.