HomeMy WebLinkAbout12th District Agricultural Association 2026-12-05FORM F-31 AGREEMENT: 26-32
REVISED 8/29 DATE: 7/8/2026
FAIRTIME AND INTERIM EVENT
RENTAL AGREEMENT
THIS RENTAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is by and between the 12th District Agricultural
Association, (“Association”), commonly known as the Redwood Empire Fair (“Fairgrounds”),
and City of Ukiah (“Renter”). Association and Renter may be collectively referred to as the
Parties.”
1. Association hereby grants to the Renter the right to occupy the space(s) known as parking
lot, midway, circle areas, along with restroom as depicted in Exhibit A, located on the
Fairgrounds at 1055 N. State St., Ukiah, California 95482 (“Premises”) for the purposes
hereinafter set forth and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
2. The term of this Agreement is on 12/5/2026. Renter shall guarantee the payment of any
damage to Association property, removal of all property and the leaving of the Premises in
the same condition in which Renter took possession.
3. The purposes of occupancy shall be limited to Parade Staging and shall be for no other purpose
whatsoever.
4. Rental fees of $1,100.00 shall be waived in lieu of renter providing ad space (full page) in the
City of Ukiah’s Summer Recreation Guide during the month to be decided by Association for
the 2026 year. Previous ad shall be designed by the Association. In lieu of advertising, renter
may offer other needed services as agreed upon by both parties.
5. Renter shall pay the following services and fees: additional equipment, fixtures, camping, tables,
chairs, etc., and to guarantee the payment of:
a) Any money which may be payable to Association under this agreement;
b) Any damage to Association property; and utility charges, if any;
c) Removal of all property and the leaving of the premises in the condition
satisfactory to Association.
6. Renter acknowledges that the Association’s Fairgrounds may be required at any time, with
limited advance notice, for the purpose of responding to an emergency declared by local,
state, and/or federal governments. Association shall not be liable for any interference of
Renter’s use or possession of the Premises or loss to or expenses incurred by the Renter or its
subcontractors or patrons that may result from such emergency use of the Premises.
7. Association shall have the right to audit and monitor any and all sales as well as access to the
premises.
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8. Renter shall defend, indemnify and save harmless Association and the State of California, their
officers, agents, servants and employees from any and all claims, causes of action and suits
accruing or resulting from any damage, injury or loss to any person or persons, including all
persons to whom the Renter may be liable under any worker’s compensation law and Renter
him/herself and from any loss, damage, cause of action, claims or suits for damages, including
but not limited to loss of property, goods, wares or merchandise, caused by, arising out of or in
any way connected with the exercise by Renter of the privileges herein granted.
9. Renter further agrees to not sell, exchange or barter, or permit its employees to sell,
exchange or barter, any licenses or permits issued to Renter or its employees.
10. No Renter will be allowed to open until all the preliminary requirements herein set forth
have been complied with.
11. Renter will conduct business in a quiet and orderly manner; will deposit all rubbish, slop,
garbage, tin cans, paper, etc., in receptacles provided by the Association within Premises for
such purpose and will keep the area within and surrounding Premises free from all rubbish and
debris.
12. All temporary tents or enclosures erected by Renter shall have the prior written approval of
Association and local fire suppression authorities. Renter shall not affix any fixtures to the
Premises without the written preapproval of the Association and if the removal of the fixture
may be affected without injury to the Premises.
13. Upon request, Renter will furnish Association with a list of all sales prices and other charges of
any kind whatsoever to be charged by the Renter. If Renter is an eating concession and not
restricted to specific items, Renter shall submit menus and prices to Association for approval at
least twelve (12) hours in advance of each day’s operation. Upon request, Renter must furnish to
Association receipts for license fees, tax deposits, insurance, etc., prior to event.
14. Renter will conduct the privileges granted in this Agreement according to all the rules and
requirements of applicable state and local health authorities, and without infringement upon
the right and privileges of others; will not handle or sell any commodities or transact any
business whatsoever for which an exclusive privilege is sold by Association, nor engage in any
other business whatsoever upon or within Premises or Fairgrounds, except that which is
herein expressly stipulated and contracted for; will confine said transactions to the Premises
and privileges provided in this Agreement, and that any and all exclusives granted Renter shall
not include the carnival and the carnival area.
15. Association will furnish necessary janitor service for all aisles, streets, roads, and areas used
by the public, but Renter must, at his/her own expense, keep the Premises and adjacent
areas properly arranged and clean. All concessions must be clean, all coverings removed, and
the concessions ready for business each day at least one hour before the Association is open to
the public. Receptacles will be provided at several locations to receive Renter's trash, and such
trash must not be swept into the aisles or streets or any public areas.
16. All sound-producing devices used by Renter within the Premises must be of such a nature and
must be so operated as not to cause annoyance or inconvenience to patrons or to other
concessionaires or exhibitors. The decision of Association as to the desirability of any such
sound- producing device shall be final and conclusive. Sound-amplification equipment may be
installed only by first obtaining written permission from Association.
17. Renter agrees that there will be no games, gambling or any other activities in which money is
used as a prize or premium, and that Renter shall not buy and/or permit “buy backs” for cash,
any prizes or premiums given away to patrons. Only straight merchandising methods shall be
used and all methods of operations, demonstration and sale, shall be subject to the approval of
the Association and the local law enforcement officials.
18. Renter is entirely responsible for the Premises and agrees to reimburse Association for any
damage to the real property, equipment, or grounds used in connection with the Premises,
reasonable wear and tear excepted. Renter agrees to inspect the conditions of the Premises
and of all property it will use on the Premises, including but not limited to equipment,
furniture or other personal property owned by Association, and to be entirely responsible for
the use of the Premises and such property.
19. Association may provide watchman service, which will provide for reasonable protection of the
property of Renters, but Association shall not be responsible for loss or damage to the property
of Renter.
20. Each and every article and all boxes, crates, packing material, and debris of whatsoever
nature must be removed from the Premises by Renter, at Renter’s own expense, upon
expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
21. Renter will not be permitted to sell or dispose of anywhere on the Fairgrounds alcoholic
beverages as defined in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
22. All safety orders of the Division of Industrial Safety, Department of Industrial relations must
be strictly observed.
23. Failure of Association to insist in any one or more instances upon the observance and/or
performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver
of any subsequent breach of any such term and condition.
24. This Agreement shall be subject to termination by either party at any time prior to or during
the term hereof by giving the other party notice in writing at least 30 days prior to the date
when such termination shall become effective. Such termination shall relieve the Association of
any further performances of the terms of this agreement.
25. The Association shall have the privilege of inspecting the Premises covered by this agreement
at any time or all times. Association shall have the right to retain a key to the Premises and
may enter with at least 24-hour written notice to Renter.
26. Renter recognizes and understands that this rental may create a possessory interest subject to
property taxation and that Renter may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied on
such interest.
27. The Parties hereto agree that Renter, and any agents and employees of Renter, in the
performance of this agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers
or employees or agents of Association.
28. Time is of the essence of each and all the provisions of this agreement, and the provisions of
this Agreement shall extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the respective parties hereto.
29. It is mutually agreed that this Agreement or the privileges granted herein, or any part
thereof, cannot be assigned or otherwise transferred without the written consent of
Association. Subleasing of the Premises is prohibited.
30. It is mutually understood and agreed that no alteration or variation of the terms of this
contract shall be valid, unless made in writing and signed by the parties, hereto, and that no
oral understandings or agreements not incorporated herein and no alterations or variations
of the terms hereof, unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, shall be binding
upon any of the Parties.
31. In the event Renter fails to comply in any respect with the terms of this Agreement and its
Exhibits referred to herein, all payments under this Agreement shall be deemed earned
and non-refundable by Association, and Association shall have the right to occupy the
Premises in any manner deemed for the best interest of Association.
32. Renter shall abide by the additional terms and conditions indicated in the following
Exhibits, attached to this Agreement and incorporated by these references:
Map of Fairgrounds Depicting Premise Exhibit A
California Fair Services Authority Insurance Requirements Exhibit B
33. This Agreement is not binding upon Association until it has been signed by the
authorized representative.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have affixed their signatures on the date shown
below. The signatories represent and warrant that they were duly authorized by their respective
governing bodies to execute this Agreement and the Parties hereby agree to all the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
City of Ukiah
411 West Clay Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
707) 463-6201
Authorized Signature Date
12th District Agricultural Association
1055 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
707) 462-3884
Jennifer Seward, CEO Date
07/08/2026
California Fair Services Authority
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (
revised effective January 1, 2023)
I. Evidence of Coverage
The contractor/renter shall provide a signed original evidence of coverage form for the term of
the contract or agreement (hereinafter “contract”) prot ecting the legal liability of the State of
California, the California Fair Services Authority, District Agricu ltural Associations, County
Fairs, Counties in which County Fairs are located, Lessor/Sublessor if fair s ite is
leased/subleased, Citrus Fruit Fairs, California Exposition and State Fair, or Entities (pub lic or
non-profit) operating California designated agricu ltural fairs, their directors, officers, agents,
servants, and employees, fro m occurrences related to operations under the contract. This may be
provided by:
A. Insurance Certificate - The contractor/renter provides the fair with a signed original
certificate of insurance (the ACORD form is acceptable), lawfully transacted, which sets forth
the following:
1. List as the Additional Insured: "That the State of California, the California Fair
Services Authority, the District Agricultural Association, County Fair, the County
in which the County Fair is located, Lessor/ Sublessor if fair site is leased/subleased,
Citrus Fruit Fair, California Exposition and State Fair, or Entities (public or non-
profit) operating California designated agricu ltural fairs, their directors, officers,
agents, servants, and employees are made additional insured, but only insofar as the
operations under this contract are concerned."
2. Dates: The dates of inception and expiration of the insurance. For individual
events, the specific event dates must be listed, along with all set-up and tear
down dates.
3. Coverages:
a. Genera l Liability - Commercial General Liability coverage, on an occurrence
basis, at least as broad as the current Insurance Service Office (ISO) policy form
CG 00-01. Lim its shall not be less than for the limits in the CFSA
Hazardous/Nonhazardous Activities List which includes, but is not limited to, the
following: $5,000,000 per occurrence for Carnival Rides and for Freefall
Attractions (elevated jumps involving airbags); $5,000,000 per
occurrence for the following types of Motorized Event s: Automobile
races, drifting exhibitions, burnout contests/competitions, truck rodeos,
tractor/truck pulls, destruction derbies, RV destruction derbies, mud bogs, mud
racing, car crunches, monster truck shows, automobile thrill shows, figure 8
racing, stock car racing, tuff trucks, boat races, autocross, dirt racing, oval track,
sprint cars/410 sprints, modified, super stock, mini-stock, dwarf cars, micro lights,
endure, pro stock. $3,000,000 per occurrence for the following types of
Motorized Events: motorcycle racing, flat track motorcycle racing, arena-cross,
freestyle motocross, motorcycle thrill shows and stunt teams, ATV, sand drags, go
karts, snowmobile races, quarter midget races, golf cart races, Redneck Roundup
ATVs), lawnmower races. $3,000,000 per occurrence for Rodeo Events all
types with a paid gate and any Rough Stock Events such as Bull Riding,
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Bareback, Saddle Bronc, or Mutton Busting; $2,000,000 per occurrence for the
following: Concerts: 2,000 and more attendees; Extreme Attractions*: All Types,
including but not limited to bungee attractions, ejection seats, sky scrapers,
Trampoline Things/quad jumpers, zip line or similar attractions requiring a
Cal/OSHA permit to operate; Fair time Kiddie Carnival Rides: Up to 6 kiddie
rides (includes book-in rides); Interim Carnival Rides; Extreme Attractions; Law
Enforcement: All types, including but not limited to city police, county sheriff,
California Highway Patrol, county probation, California Department of
Corrections, state or federal military. Mutual indemnification in the contract may
substitute for coverage with written approval from CFSA. Mechanical Bulls;
Motorized Events: Car jumping contests/demonstrations of hydraulic
modifications to automobiles; Rave Type Events: Any dance or concert which
extends beyond midnight; Rodeo Events: All Types without a paid gate and with
any Rough Stock Events such as Bull Riding, Bareback, Saddle Bronc, or Mutton
Busting; Simulators; $1,000,000 per occurrence for Rodeo Events All Types
without any Rough Stock Event s but including barrel racing, penning, and roping;
1,000,000 per occurrence for all other contracts for which liabil ity insurance
and liquor liabil ity, if applicable) is required.
The Certificate of Insurance shall list the applicable policy forms, including
endorsements. Any exclusions or coverage limitations, including sub-limits, that
apply to the contractor/renter’s activities, or business to be conducted under the
contract or rental agreement/lease, must be listed in the Certificate of Insurance.
If there is a self-insured retention or deductible in the contractor/renter’s coverage
equal to or in excess of $100,000, the self-insured retention/deductible amount
shall be included as part of the Certificate of Insurance. A copy of the
contractor/renter’s policy declaration page containing this information as an
attachment/exhibit to the Certificate of Insurance will be acceptable, provided it
contains all the aforementioned information.
b. Automobile Liability - Co mmercial Automobile Liabi lity coverage, on a per
accident basis, at least as broad as the current ISO policy form # CA 00-01,
Symbol #1 (Any Auto) with limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined single
lim its per accident for contracts involving use of contractor vehicles (autos, trucks or
other licensed vehicles) on fairgrounds.
c. Workers’ Compensation - Workers’ Compensation coverage shall be
maintained covering contractor/renter's employees, as required by law.
d. Medical Malpractice - Medical Malpractice coverage with limits of not less
than $1,000,000 per occurrence shall be maintained for contracts involving medical
services.
e. Liquor Liability - Liquor Liability coverage with limits of not less than $1,000,000
per occurrence shall be maintained for contracts involving the sale of alcoholic
beverages.
4. Cancellation Notice: Notice of cance llation of the listed policy or policies shall be
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sent to the Certificate Holder in accordance with policy provisions.
5. Certificate Holder:
For Individual Events Only - Fair, along with fair’s address, is listed as the
certificate holder.
For Master Insurance Certificates Only - California Fair Services Authority,
Attn: Risk Management, 1776 Tribute Road, Suite 100, Sacramento,
CA 95815 is listed as the certificate holder.
6. Insurance Company: The company providing insurance coverage must be
acceptable to the Ca lifornia Department of Insurance.
7. Insured : The contractor/renter must be specifically listed as the Insured.
OR
B. CFSA Special Events Program - The contractor/renter obtains liability protection
through the Ca lifornia Fair Services Authority (CFSA) Special Events Program, when
applicable.
OR
C. Master Certificates - A current master certificate of insurance for the contractor/renter has
been approved by and is on file with California Fair Services Authority (CFSA).
OR
D. Self-Insurance - The contractor/renter is self-insured and acceptable evidence of self-
insurance has been approved by California Fair Services Authority ( CFSA).
II. General Provisions
1. Maintenance of Coverage - The contractor/renter agrees that the commercial general
liabi lity (and automob ile liabi lity, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice and/or
liquor liabil ity, if applicable) insurance coverage herein provided for shall be in e ffect at all
times during the term of this contract. In the event said insurance coverage expires or is
cancelled at any time or times prior to or during the term of this contract, contractor/renter
agrees to provide the fair, prior to said expiration date, a new certificate of insurance
evidencing insurance coverage as provided for herein for not less than the remainder of
the term of the contract, or for a period of not less than one (1) year. New certificates of
insurance are subject to the approval of California Fair Services Authority, and
contractor/renter agrees that no work or services shall be performed prior to the giving of
such approval. In the event the contractor/renter fa ils to keep in effect at all times insurance
coverage as herein provided, the fair may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, take
any of the fo llowing actions: (1) declare a material breach by contractor/renter and terminate
this contract; (2) withhold all payments due to contractor/renter until notice is received
that such insurance coverage is in effect; and (3) obtain such insurance coverage and deduct
premiums for same from any sums due or which become due to contractor/renter under the
terms of this contract.
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2. Primary Coverage - The contractor/renter’s insurance coverage shall be primary and
any separate coverage or protection ava ilable to the fair or any other additional
insured shall be secondary.
3. Contractor’s Responsibility - Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting in any way
the extent to which contr actor/renter may be held responsible for damages resulting from
contractor/renter’s operations, acts, omissions or negligence. Insurance coverage
obtained in the minimum amounts specified above shall not relieve
contractor/renter of liabil ity in excess of such minimum coverage, nor shall it preclude
the fair from taking other actions available to it under contract documents or by law,
including, but not limited to, actions pursuant to contractor/renter’s indemn ity
obligations. The contractor/renter indemnity obligations shall survive the
expiration, termination or assignment of this contract.
4. Certified Copies of Policies - Upon request by fair, contractor/renter shall immediately
furnish a complete copy o f any po licy required hereunder, with said copy certified by the
underwriter to be a true and correct copy of the original policy. Fairtime Carnival Ride
contractors must submit copies of actual liability insurance policies, certified by an
underwriter, to California Fair Services Authority (CFSA).
III. Participant Waivers
1. For hazardous participant events (see subsection 4. below), the contractor/renter
agrees to obtain a properly executed release and waiver of liability agreement
Form required by contractor/renter’s insurance company or CFSA Release and
Waiver Form) from each participant prior to his/her participation in the events
sponsored by contractor/renter.
2. Contractor/renter shall ensure that any party renting space from the
contractor/renter with, or for, hazardous participant events (see subsection 4.
below) obtains a properly executed release and waiver of liability agreement
Form required by contractor/renter’s insurance company or CFSA Release and
Waiver Form) from each participant prior to his/her participation in the events
and provides a copy to the contractor/renter.
3. The contractor/renter shall provide copies of all executed release and waiver of
liability agreements required under subsections 1. and 2. above to the Fair at the
end of the rental agreement.
4. Hazardous participant events include, but are not limited to, any event within the
following broad categories: Athletic Team Events; Equestrian-related Events;
Extreme Attractions; Freefall Attractions; Mechanical Bulls; Simulators;
Motorized Events; Rodeo Events; and Wheeled Events, including bicycle,
skates, skateboard, or scooter. Contact California Fair Services Authority, Risk
Management Department at (916) 921-2213 for further information and for
CFSA Release and Waiver Form.