HomeMy WebLinkAboutPoya, Zia and Delahoyde, Donald DBA The Pub 2009-05-01AGREEMENT FOR UKIAH SPORTS COMPLEX CONCESSION SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered on May 1, 2009 ("Effective Date"), in Ukiah, California,
by and between the City of Ukiah, a general law city ("City") and Zia A. Poya and Donald R.
Delahoyde, DBA: The Pub, a California for-profit corporation ("Contractor") .
RECTIALS:
1. The City owns the Ukiah Sports Complex, a three field public facility with a Concession
Building for food and beverage service, and surrounding grounds located at River Road Exit.,
Ukiah, CA.
2. It is the desire of the City to contract for Concession Services at the Ukiah Sports Complex.
AGREEMENT:
In consideration of the above-recited facts and the terms and conditions as set forth below,
the parties agree as follows.
1. TERM.
a. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall remain
in effect for five (5) years beginning with the 2009 season. The term of this Agreement may be
extended for five (5) additional periods of one (1) year upon the mutual written consent of both The
Pub and the City Manager.
2. CONCESSION LICENSE.
City hereby grants to Contractor a license for the use of the Concession Building for the term
of this Agreement. The license to use the Concession Building shall coincide with the term of this
Agreement, and shall terminate when this Agreement terminates. The Concession Building includes
all existing` fixtures & equipment, specifically the ice machine, keg cooler, refrigerator, freezer, stove
burner, and deep fryer. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility for equipment maintenance and to
replace any damaged equipment at the Contractor's expense. Contractor shall use the Concession
Building only for the management and operation of the Ukiah Sports Complex, and for no other
purpose.
3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR'S relationship to the City in the performance of this Agreement is that of
an independent contractor. The personnel performing services under this Agreement shall at all times
be under the Contractor's control and exclusive direction, and shall be employees of the Contractor,
and not employees of the City, and shall not be entitled to the benefits provided by the City to its
employees, including but not limited to pension plans, health insurance and unemployment insurance.
4. OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTOR.
a. Contractor shall manage and operate Ukiah Sports Complex Concession:
• Manage all Concession Building operations including collection and accounting of all
revenues, and selecting and acquiring concessions to adequately to respond to demand.
® Prepare and submit an annual statement for the operation which details the gross receipts
derived from all sales at the Concession Building.
® Provide food and beverage concessions of sufficient quality and variety to meet customer
demand including but not limited to hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, chili, French Fries,
chips and snack, foods, soda, bottle water and alcoholic beverages. Provide healthy
alternatives such as juice and garden burgers.
® Contractor is fully responsible for the clean-up of their own trash and the disposing of
garbage. The City of Ukiah will provide trash receptacles and a dumpster. The contractor
is responsible for moving the receptacles to the parking lot for emptying when they are full.
The contractor will dispose of their own recycling as well.
® Contractor agrees to operate concession stand each night that games are played during
the softball season and during tournaments, opening at least 30 minutes prior to the start
of the first game and closing no sooner than 15 minutes after the conclusion of the final
game.
® Contractor shall be responsible for turning on the field lights and turning out the lights after
the last game of the evening.
® Maintain appropriate insurance for protection against fire, theft, accident liquor and general
liability. Contractor's insurance shall name the City of Ukiah as additionally insured on all
policies for the Concession Building.
® Enforcement of all rules and regulations which are adopted by the City Council, which rules
and regulations so long as they remain in effect shall be deemed to be incorporated herein
and by reference made a part of this Agreement.
® Contractor shall be fully responsible for the opening, closing and custodial services of the
bathroom facilities. The City will provide paper towels and toilet paper for the bathrooms.
The Contractor agrees to clean and stock the bathrooms each night that games are played
during the softball season and during tournaments.
® The interior gates are to be accessed for loading/ unloading only. Contractor employees
are not to park their vehicles within the interior gates.
b. Contractor Employees Contractor shall retain at all times on the premises
during hours of operation an employee of Contractor that is authorized to represent and act for
Contractor in matters pertaining to the exercise of the requirements hereby stated and to the
performance of the duties and obligations required in this agreement. Contractor shall keep City
informed in writing of the status of key positions. Employees of the Contractor who have contact with
the public shall be clean, courteous and neat in appearance and demeanor at all times. Contractor
shall have an employee at least 21 years of age present at all times during hours of operation to serve
alcoholic beverages. Contractor shall at all times have sufficient personnel at the premises to provide
a level of service customary in the industry.
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5. SHARED REVENUE BY THE CONTRACTOR.
a. Definition of Gross Revenue The term "Gross Revenue" as used in this Agreement
shall mean the gross selling price of all products and services sold in or from the Concession Building
by Contractor, its employees, sub-contractors or agents, whether for cash or on credit, without
exclusion, except as specifically excluded by this subsection or as otherwise agreed to in writing by
City. Gross Revenue shall include the value of all products or services given away or traded.
b. Amount of Payments The Contractor shall pay to City the following percentage
of Gross Revenue as defined above:
Ten percent (10%) of Gross Revenue (No deductions)
6. RECEIPT OF REVENUE AND PAYMENT.
a. Register of Receipts An annual statement must be provided by the Contractor
that details the gross receipts derived from all sales at the Concession Building no later than January
15th of each year.
b. Payment to the City of Ukiah The Contractor shall pay the fee due to the City of
Ukiah on an annual basis. The fee must be accompanied by documentation verifying the payments
due to the City.
7. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
a. Financial Record Keeping. Contractor shall install and maintain a system of cash
management, records and accounts, in a form approved by the City, which complies with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principals ("GAPP"), consistently applied, from which the amounts of fees, gross
revenues from all sources, and other financial data necessary to fulfill the requirements of this
Agreement readily can be ascertained. Contractor shall permit City, through its designated
representatives, to inspect and audit such accounts and all other records of Contractor at any time
upon demand.
b. Accounting. Contractor shall keep true and accurate books and records in
accordance with GAPP, consistently applied, and which are subject to audit in accordance with
GAPP, showing all transactions related to the operations covered by this Agreement.
c. Financial Statements. The City may require complete financial statements for the
operations covered by this Agreement satisfactory in form to the City, prepared by a Certified Public
Accountant with an unqualified opinion annexed thereto including, but not limited to:
® Comparative balance sheets if available;
® Comparative operating statements if available;
® Changes in investment in property and equipment;
® Changes in Contractor's equity.
Such financial statements shall be submitted to the City within ninety (90) days following the
last day of the Fiscal Year covered by the City's request, and shall include a written statement
directed to the City prepared by the Certified Public Accountant that the payments to the City of the
year covered by the City's request have been made within the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. City agrees that said financial statements shall be submitted on a confidential basis and
shall not be disclosed to third parties unless required by statute or regulation.
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8. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
a. Definition As used herein, the term "Hazardous Material" shall mean any waste,
material or substance (whether in the form of a liquid, a solid, or a gas and whether or not air-borne),
which is or is deemed to be a pollutant or a contaminant, or which is or is deemed to be hazardous,
toxic, ignitable, reactive, corrosive, dangerous, harmful or injurious, or which presents a risk, to public
health or to the environment, or which is or may become regulated by or under the authority of any
applicable local, state or federal laws, judgments, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, codes or
other governmental restrictions, guidelines or requirements, or any amendments or successor(s)
thereto.
b. Hold Harmless Contractor and City shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the other party and its officers, officials, employees and agents with respect to all losses arising out of
or resulting from the release of any Hazardous Material in or about the Concession Building, or the
violation of any law enacted for the protection of the environment or regulating Hazardous Material, by
that party or that party's agents, contractors, or invitees. This indemnification includes all losses,
liabilities, obligations, penalties, fines, claims, actions (including remedial or enforcement actions of
any kind and administrative or judicial proceedings, orders, or judgments), damages (including
consequential and punitive damages), and costs (including attorney, consultant, and expert fees and
expenses) resulting from the release or violation. This indemnification shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
C. Allowable Materials Contractor shall not use or bring into the Concession Building
any Hazardous Material other than Hazardous Materials commonly used on equipment or household
hazardous materials commonly used in connection with cleaning. Contractor shall use, store and
dispose of all such Hazardous Material in strict compliance with all applicable statutes, ordinances
and regulations in effect during the term of this Agreement.
9. TAXES.
a. Definition. As used in this Agreement, the term "Taxes" shall include any form of tax or
assessment, possessory interest tax, license fee, license tax, tax or excise on rent, or any other levy,
charge, expense or imposition (individually and collectively "impositions") imposed by any Federal,
State, County or City, on any interest of Contractor in the Concession Building, its improvements,
fixtures, inventory, or any other aspect of its business.
b. Payment of Taxes by Contractor. Contractor shall pay all taxes attributable to the
Concession Building when due and payable. Pursuant to Section 107.6 of the Revenue and Taxation
Code, City hereby advises, and Contractor recognizes and understands, that this Agreement may
create a possessory interest subject to property taxation and that the Contractor may be subject to the
payment of property taxes levied on such interest. Contractor shall pay taxes directly to the Assessor
on or before the date such taxes are due and payable.
10. INSURANCE.
Contractor shall at all times during the term hereof, produce and continue in force
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, which includes coverage for liquor liability„ and Workers'
Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with Exhibit "B" of this agreement.
City may require increases in all of Contractor's insurance policy limits for all insurance to be carried
by Contractor as set forth in this Article, if such increases are commercially reasonable.
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11. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION.
Contractor and City hereby waive and release any and all right of recovery against the other,
including employees and agents, arising during the Term for any and all loss or damage to any
property located within or constituting a part of the building in which the Concession Stand is located,
including loss of rental income, which loss or damage arises from the perils covered by Fire and
Extended Coverage Policy to the extent such loss or damage is not within a deductible and is actually
paid under the policy. This mutual waiver is in addition to any other waiver or release contained in this
Agreement. City and Contractor shall each have their insurance policies issued in such form as to
waive any right of subrogation which might otherwise exist. ,
12. INDEMNITY.
Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City and its officers, officials,
employees, agents and volunteers from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, costs
(including without limitation costs and fees of litigation) of every nature occurring at the Concession
Building or arising out of or in any way connected with Contractor's operations under this Agreement,
except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City.
Contractor shall promptly notify City or any death, serious injury or substantial property damage
occurring on or about the Concession Building.
13. UTILITIES.
Contractor shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the utilities, including electric, gas, for the
Concession Building. The City shall not be liable in damages for any failure or interruption of any
utility or service, unless caused by an act or failure to act by City. No failure or interruption of any
utility or service, unless caused by City, shall entitle Contractor to terminate this Agreement.
14. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE.
a. Contractor's Duties. Contractor shall, during the term of this Agreement (except for
normal wear and tear, damage by casualty or condemnation, and that caused by City) maintain and
keep in good order, condition, and repair the interior nonstructural portions of the Concession
Building, including all improvements constructed by Contractor therein, including, but not limited to,
the following: the interior surface of exterior walls; all windows, doors, door frames, and door closures;
all plate glass, storefronts and showcases; all carpeting and other floor covering; and all interior
plumbing, doors, door locks, display windows, window casements, light bulbs, installed therein.
Contractor shall as necessary, or when required by governmental authority, make modifications or
replacements of the foregoing. The parties acknowledge that the premises are public property which
the City has a responsibility to ensure are used in a manner which effectively serves the public.
Accordingly, the City has a greater interest than most owners in ensuring the quality of the
maintenance and operation of the premises. At all times, Contractor shall maintain and operate the
Concession Building in a first-class manner, and furnish and maintain a standard of service at least
equal to the better class of similar businesses during the entire term of this agreement. Contractor
shall keep all fixtures, furnishings and equipment within those portions of the facility occupied by
Contractor clean, neat, safe, sanitary, in good order and in first-class condition and repair at all times.
Contractor shall maintain and operate the Concession Building in accordance with the highest
commercial standards of cleanliness and shall keep the Concession Building clean and free from
rubbish. Any repair work must be done according to the manufactures guidelines. The City will not
reimburse the Contractor for any maintenance costs.
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b. City Duties. City shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain, repair and replace the
following: the foundation, roof, roofing, building exteriors, and structural portions of the Concession
Building. City shall repair any damage or defects caused by the negligence of City, its agents or
contractors, or by any previous City work done improperly. Contractor shall give City notice of such
repairs as may be required under the terms of this Article, and City shall proceed forthwith to effect
the same with reasonable diligence, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after having received
notice. If the time required to make the repairs exceeds thirty (30) days, the City shall commence the
repairs within that time and exercise due diligence to complete them in a reasonable time.
C. Right of Entry. The License granted to Contractor does not restrict the City and its
authorized officers, employees or contractors from entering the Concession Building at any time for
any legitimate municipal purpose, including, but not limited, to inspection, repair, maintenance or
emergency response. City shall exercise due care when entering the Concession Building to avoid
harm to or loss of trade fixtures, inventory, equipment or other personal property owned by Contractor
which is located within the Concession Building.
15. ALTERATIONS.
a. Prior Consent. Contractor shall not, without City's prior written consent, make
any structural alterations, improvements, or additions of a structural nature, or exterior design
modifications in, or install any exterior signs, decoration or painting, or build any fences, or install any
radio or television antennae, loud speakers, sound amplifiers or similar devices on the roof or exterior
of the Concession Building, or make any changes to the exterior of the Concession Building or any of
the surrounding areas (hereinafter "Alterations") without City's prior written consent.
b. Proposal for Improvements. Any Alterations shall be presented to City in written form
for conceptual approval. If conceptually approved, Contractor shall submit proposed detailed plans.
City shall respond to any such submission promptly within thirty (30) working days after receipt. If City
fails to respond within such thirty-day period, Contractor may give City ten (10) days written notice of
its intention to proceed with the proposed Alteration. If City fails to respond within such ten-day period,
City shall be deemed to have given its consent to the proposed Alteration. If City shall give its
consent, the consent shall be deemed conditioned upon Contractor acquiring a permit to do the work
from appropriate governmental agencies, the furnishing of a copy thereof to City prior to the
commencement of the work and the compliance by Contractor of all conditions of said permit in a
prompt and expeditious manner.
C. Quality of Work All work with respect to alterations must be done in a good and
professional manner and diligently prosecuted to completion to the end that the improvements on the
Concession Building shall at all times be a completed unit except during the period of work. Any such
Alterations shall be performed and done strictly in accordance with the laws and ordinances relating
thereto. Contractor shall have the work performed in such a manner so as not to unreasonably
obstruct the access of any other Contractor in the Building.
16. MECHANICS LIENS.
a. Responsibility for Payment Contractor hereby agrees that it will pay or cause
to be paid all costs for work done by it or caused to be done by it on the Concession Building, and it
will keep the Concession Building free and clear of all mechanics' liens on account of work done by
Contractor or persons claiming under it.
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b. Securit If Contractor shall desire to contest any claim of lien, it shall furnish City
adequate security pursuant to Section 3143 and such other applicable provisions of the California
Civil Code, plus estimated costs and interest, or a bond of a responsible corporate surety in such
amount as is necessary to release the lien, or provide City with evidence that enforcement of the lien
is stayed. If a final judgment establishing the validity or existence of a lien for any amount is entered,
Contractor shall pay and satisfy the same at once.
C. In Case of Default If Contractor shall be in default in paying any charge for which a
mechanics' lien claim and suit to foreclose the lien have been filed, and shall not have given City
security to protect the Concession Building and City against such claims of Lien, then City may, but
shall not be obligated to, pay the said claim and any costs, and the amount so paid, together with
reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith, shall be immediately due and owing from
Contractor to City, and Contractor agrees to and shall pay the same with interest at the legal rate.
d. Notice of Lien Should any claims of lien be filed against the Concession Building or
any action affecting the title to such property be commenced, the party receiving notice of such lien or
action shall forthwith give the other party written notice thereof.
17. DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION.
In the event of the partial or total damage or destruction of the building of which the
Concession Building is a part during the Term or any extensions thereof, from any cause, City shall, to
the extent of the proceeds available to City, forthwith repair and reconstruct said building to
substantially the same condition which said building was in immediately prior to such damage or
destruction, provided such repairs or reconstruction can be made under then existing laws and
regulations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in the event the Concession Building is (1)
partially or totally damaged or destroyed by a cause or casualty other than those covered by said
insurance and the City does not elect to repair such damage at its sole cost, or (2) the Concession
Building is partially or totally damaged or destroyed by any cause at any time during the last two (2)
years of the Term hereof (including any Option Terms, if exercised), or (3) in the event the building in
which the Concession Building is situated is damaged or destroyed by any cause or casualty to the
extent that more than thirty-three percent (33%) of the replacement cost thereof at the time of such
damage or destruction is uninsured, then either party may elect to terminate this Agreement by giving
notice of such termination within ninety (90) days after the occurrence of such damage or destruction;
provided that, with respect to the occurrence of an event specified above, if either party elects to
terminate this Agreement, the other party shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice of
termination to notify the other of its election to repair and rebuild the buildings and other
improvements so damaged or destroyed at its cost and expense in which event this Agreement shall
not be terminated, such repairs and rebuilding to be performed as soon as reasonably possible.
If there is a partial destruction of the Concession Building building but the Contractor can
reasonably continue to operate the Concession Building, notwithstanding such destruction and prior to
the repair of such damage, the Contractor may continue to perform under this Agreement.
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18. CONTRACTOR DEFAULTS.
The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a material default
and breach of this Agreement by Contractor:
a. Material default and breach:
(1) Any failure by Contractor to make any payment to City required hereunder
as and when due where such failure continues for ten (10) days after receiving written notice from City
of such failure.
(2) A failure by Contractor to observe and perform any other provisions of
this Agreement to be observed or performed by Contractor, where such failure continues for thirty (30)
days after written notice thereof by City to Contractor; provided, however, that if the nature of such
default is such that the same cannot reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period,
Contractor shall not be deemed to be in default if Contractor shall within such period commence such
cure and thereafter diligently prosecute the same to completion.
(3) Repeated violations of the same provision of this agreement for an
unreasonable number of times. Contractor shall be deemed to have committed a repeated violation
for an unreasonable number of times if Contractor fails to perform the same provision more than three
times over the course of this agreement and each time City gives Contractor notice of such violation,
even if Contractor subsequently cures the violation.
(4) The making by Contractor of any general assignment for the benefit of
creditors; the filing by or against Contractor of a petition to have Contractor adjudged a bankrupt of or
a petition for reorganization or arrangement under any law relating to bankruptcy (unless, in the case
of a petition filed against Contractor, the same is dismissed within sixty (60) days); the appointment of
a trustee or receiver to take possession of substantially all of Contractor's assets located at the
Concession Building, or of Contractor's interest in this Agreement, where possession is not restored
to Contractor within thirty (30) days; or the attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of
substantially all of Contractor's assets located at the Concession Building or of Contractor's interest in
this Agreement, where such seizure is not discharged within thirty (30) days.
b. In the event of any such default by Contractor, then in addition to any other remedies
available to City at law or in equity, City shall have the immediate option to terminate this Agreement
and all rights of Contractor hereunder by giving written notice of such intention to terminate. If City so
terminates this agreement, then in addition to any other remedies available to City at law or in equity,
Contractor shall pay City's reasonable costs in providing interim operations and in obtaining a new
operator of the Concession Building.
C. In the event of any such default by Contractor, City shall also have the right, with or
without terminating this Agreement, to terminate. Contractor's license to use the Concession Building
and the City may take exclusive possession of the subject premises, including all improvements,
equipment and inventory thereon, remove all persons and property therefrom by summary
proceedings or otherwise; such property may be removed and stored in a public warehouse or
elsewhere at the cost of and for the account of Contractor.
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19. CITY DEFAULTS
If City should be in default in the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement,
which default continues for a period of more than thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from
Contractor specifying such default, or if such default is of a nature to require more than thirty (30)
days for remedy and continues beyond the time reasonably necessary to cure (provided City must
have undertaken procedures to cure the default within such thirty (30) day period and diligently pursue
such efforts to cure to completion), Contractor may, in addition to availing itself of any other remedies
available at law and in equity, at its option, upon written notice, terminate this Agreement.
20. SURRENDER OF PREMISES.
Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall quit and surrender the
Concession Building with all the improvements thereon in as good state and condition as the same
were when Contractor commenced the use thereof pursuant to this Agreement, reasonable wear and
tear excepted. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, Contractor agrees, unless otherwise
permitted in writing by City, to remove all personal property belonging to Contractor. Contractor shall,
at its own expense, repair all damage to the Concession Building including, but not limited to, any
damages caused by the removal of its personal property. All improvements shall remain the property
of the City and shall not be removed by Contractor. All personal property belonging to the City or
purchased with City funds shall remain the property of the City and shall not be removed by
Contractor.
21. SUBORDINATION.
Contractor shall, upon City's request, subordinate this Agreement in the future to any first lien
placed by City upon the Concession Building or building of which the Concession Building forms a
part with an insurance company, bank or any other institutional lender, provided that such lender
executes a nondisturbance agreement providing that if Contractor is not then in default under this
Agreement, this Agreement shall not terminate as a result of the foreclosure of such lien, or
conveyance in lieu thereof, Contractor's rights under this Agreement shall continue in full force and
effect and its possession be undisturbed except in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
22. ASSIGNMENT.
Contractor acknowledges that City has entered into this Agreement based upon the unique
qualifications of Contractor. Accordingly, Contractor shall not assign this Agreement, sublet the
Concession Building, enter into franchise, license or concession agreements with respect thereto or
otherwise transfer this Agreement or any interest, right or obligation therein (collectively "Assignment"
or "Assign") without first procuring the written consent of City. Moreover, Contractor shall not permit a
Change of Control of Contractor without the prior written consent of City. "Change of Control" means
that anyone other than Zia Poya and Donald Delahoyde acquire 10% or more of the stock of the
Contractor or anyone other than Zia Poya and Donald Delahoyde acquire a controlling interest in the
Contractor by any means.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, City may assign, in whole or in part, City's
interest this Agreement, and may sell all or part of the Building. In the event of any sale or exchange
of the Concession Stand by City and/or an assignment by City of this Agreement, City shall be and is
hereby entirely freed and relieved of all liability under any and all of its covenants and obligations
contained in or derived from this Agreement arising out of any act, occurrence or omission relating to
the Concession Building or to this Agreement occurring after the consummation of such sale or
exchange and/or assignment, provided such purchaser or exchange has assumed City's obligations
under this Agreement.
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23. NOTICES.
Whenever notice, payment or other communication is required or permitted under this
Agreement, it shall be deemed to have been given when personally delivered, fax or deposited in the
United States mail with proper first class postage affixed thereto and addressed as follows:
CONTRACTOR CITY
City of Ukiah
THE PUB C/o City Manager
Zia Poya / Don Delahoyde Ukiah Civic Center
585 North State St 300 Seminary Ave.
Ukiah, CA. 95482 Ukiah, CA. 95482
FAX:707.463.1315
FAX:707.463.6740
Service by fax shall bear a notation of the date and place of transmission and the facsimile telephone
number to which transmitted.
Either party may change the address to which notices must be sent by providing notice of that change as
provided in this paragraph.
24. WAIVER OF BREACH.
One or more waivers of a breach of any covenant, term or condition of this Agreement by
either party shall not be construed by the other party as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same
covenant, term or condition. The consent or approval of either party to or of any act by the other party
of a nature requiring consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary
consent to or approval of any subsequent similar act.
25. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES.
Nothing herein contained, either in the method of computing rent or otherwise, shall create
between the parties hereto, or be relied upon by others as creating, any relationship of partnership,
association, joint venture, employer/employee or otherwise. The sole relationship or the parties hereto
shall be that of an independent contractor.
26. LAWS OF CALIFORNIA.
The laws of the State of California shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of
this Agreement. Should either party institute legal suit or action for enforcement of any obligation
contained herein, it is agreed that the venue of such suit or action shall be in Ukiah, Mendocino
County.
27. INTEGRATION OF REPRESENTATIVES.
It is understood that there are no oral agreements or representations between City and
Contractor which affect this agreement. This agreement supercedes and cancels any and all previous
agreements, negotiations, arrangements, advertisements, or representations and understandings
between the City and Contractor or displayed to Contractor by city with respect to the Concession
Building operation. There are no other representations or warranties between the parties
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28. TITLES.
The titles of Articles and sections herein are for convenience only and do not in any way
define, limit or construe the contents thereof.
29. VOID PROVISIONS.
If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be void by any court of competent
jurisdiction, then such determination shall not affect any other provisions of this Agreement and all
such other provisions shall remain in full force and effect; and it is the intention of the parties hereto
that if any provision of this Agreement is capable of two constructions, only one of which would render
the provision valid, then the provision shall be the meaning which renders it valid.
30. FORCE MAJEURE.
Any prevention, delay or stoppage due to strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, acts of God,
inability to obtain labor or other materials or reasonable substitutes therefore, governmental
restrictions, governmental regulations, governmental controls, enemy or hostile governmental action,
civil commotion, fire or other casualty, and other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party
obligated to perform any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement, shall excuse the performance
by such party for a period equal to any such prevention, delay or stoppage except the obligations
imposed with regard to rental and other charges to be paid by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
31. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.
Time is of the essence in the performance of each provision of this Agreement.
32. COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMNET REGULATIONS.
Contractor shall promptly comply with all Fire Code, Building Code and State Fire Marshal
requirements and make necessary corrections in a timely manner. Contractor shall include Fire Safety
as part of the training program for new employees, especially managers. In addition, Contractor shall
promptly comply with all laws, ordinances, orders, and regulations promulgated by any governmental
agency and affecting the Concession Building and their cleanliness, safety, occupation and use.
Failure to comply which results in three or more citations for any one condition in any twelve-month
period from any governmental or regulatory agency or body will be deemed to be cause for
termination of this agreement without opportunity to cure such default. Contractor shall not perform
any acts or carry on any practices that may damage the facilities and improvements located upon the
Golf Course or Pro Shop or that may be a nuisance or menace to customers.
33. INSPECTIONS.
City or its duly authorized representatives, or agents and other persons for it, may enter upon
the Concession Building at any and all reasonable times during the term of this agreement for the
purpose of determining whether or not Contractor is complying with the terms and conditions hereof or
for any other purpose incidental to right of City.
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34. AUTHORITY.
Contractor shall have no authority to bind and shall not attempt to bind, City to any contracts
or other obligations of any nature.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above
written.
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