Desert Classic Charities /MOU 14MEMORANDUM OF D
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF A QUINTA
AND
DESART CLASSICCHARITIES
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is made by and between the
CITY OF LA QUINTA, a municipal corporation and charter city ("CITY"), and Desert
Classic Charities ("DCC"), a 501(c)3 Non -Profit Organization, with respect to the
following:
WHEREAS, it is the mission of both the CITY and DCC to provide recreation,
health and fitness opportunities for residents in the community;
WHEREAS, the parties wish to assume certain responsibilities in connection
with promotional opportunities as follows:
Humana Community Weekend from Saturday, January 17 through Sunday,
January 18, 2015 which include events such as Well -Being Walk, Healthy Fun Fair,
and Humana Day at the Certified Farmers Market; hereinafter referred to as
("EVENTS"), and more particularly described on Exhibit A.
WHEREAS, this document assigns responsibilities for certain tasks to be
performed by CITY and DCC; and
WHEREAS, CITY and DCC desire to work cooperatively utilizing all available
existing Desert Recreation District and CITY assets to maximize the recreation,
health and fitness opportunities for residents in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, CITY and DCC agree to the following:
1.1 All Recitals set out above are true and correct;
1.2 This MOU is to remain in effect for 1 (one) year following its execution by
the parties to this MOU. This MOU may be terminated at any time by any of the
parties to the MOU with a 30 (thirty) day notice to the remaining parties. Should
one party elect to terminate participation under this MOU, the remaining parties
may continue the meetings and collaboration contemplated in this MOU. This MOU
will automatically terminate should a simple majority of parties to the MOU
terminate participation with appropriate notice as defined above.
2.0 OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY. The CITY will provide the services listed on
Exhibit B attached and incorporated ("CITY obligations").
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3.0 OBLIGATIONS OF DCC. DCC will provide the services listed on Exhibit C
attached and incorporated ("DCC obligations").
4.0 MUTUAL INDEMNITY AND RELEASE. The City and DCC each hereby agree
to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party and its officers,
employees, agents, and authorized volunteers (collectively, "Indemnified Parties")
from and against any and all claims, causes of action, obligations, losses, liabilities,
judgments, or damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of litigation
(collectively "Claims") arising out of and/or in any way relating to the indemnifying
party's activities in the performance of this Memorandum, or to the indemnifying
party's acts and/or omissions in providing or administering the same, excepting
only those Claims arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the
Indemnified Parties. This Agreement is not intended to and specifically does not
create joint and several liability.
5.0 INSURANCE.. The City and DCC (individually and collectively referred to as
"Party" and "Parties") agree to provide insurance in accordance with the provisions
of this Section.
5.1 CITY'S Insurance Obligation. Without limiting the indemnification provisions
provided herein, CITY, at its sole expense, shall obtain and keep in force during the
term of this MOU and any extensions thereof, a policy or policies of general liability
insurance covering all injuries to persons and damage to property occurring in, upon
or about the Premises resulting from any actions or omissions of the CITY or any
use of the Premises by the City or its invitees in accordance with the terms of this
MOU. The policy or policies evidencing such insurance shall be endorsed to name
DCC its officials, officers, employees, and agents as additional insured, shall
provide that same may not be cancelled or amended without thirty (30) days prior
notice to DCC, and shall provide for a combined single limit coverage of bodily
injury and property damage in the amount of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Such policy or policies shall be issued by an insurance company
licensed to do business in the State of California and be rated A-/VIII or better by
ambest.com. Prior to the Commencement Date of this MOU, and upon renewal of
such policies, the CITY shall submit to DCC certificates of insurance and any
applicable endorsements evidencing that .the foregoing policy or policies are in
effect. At the CITY's option, CITY shall be allowed to self -insure the insurance
coverage as required above.
5.2 DCC's Insurance Obligation. Without limiting the indemnification provisions
provided herein, DCC, at its sole expense, shall obtain and keep in force during the
term of this MOU and any extensions thereof, a policy or policies of general liability
insurance covering all injuries to persons and damage to property occurring in, upon
or about the Premises resulting from any actions or omissions of DCC or any use of
the Premises by DCC or its invitees in accordance with the terms of this MOU.
The policy or policies evidencing such insurance shall be endorsed to name the
CITY, its officials, officers, employees, and agents as additional insured, shall
provide that same may not be cancelled or amended without thirty (30) days prior
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notice to CITY, and shall provide for a combined single limit coverage of bodily
injury and property damage in the amount of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Such policy or policies shall be issued by an insurance company
licensed to do business in the State of California and be rated A-/VIII or better by
ambest.com. Prior to the Commencement Date of this MOU, and upon renewal of
such policies, DCC shall submit to CITY certificates of insurance and any applicable
endorsements evidencing that the foregoing policy or policies are in effect. At the
DCC's option, DCC shall be allowed to self -insure the insurance coverage as
required above.
6.1 In all cases, the language in all parts of this MOU shall be construed
according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either Party, it being
agreed that the Parties or their agents have all participated in the preparation of this
MOU.
6.2 This MOU contains the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes any
prior oral or written statements or agreements between the Parties regarding the
operation of the EVENTS.
6.3 No termination of this MOU shall release either Party from any liability or
obligation hereunder resulting from any acts, omissions or events happening prior
to the termination of this MOU.
6.4 In the event either Party brings any suit or other proceeding with respect to
the subject matter or enforcement of this MOU, the prevailing Party (as determined
by California law) shall, in addition to such other relief as may be awarded, be
entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, expenses and costs of suit or
investigation as actually incurred (including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys' fees, expenses, and costs incurred in establishing the right to
indemnification).
6.5 No waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be a continuing
waiver thereof.
6.6 This Agreement is not intended to and does not create any joint venture
between the Parties and each Party remains an independent contractor as to the
other. Each Party shall bear its own liability and there is no joint and several
liability as a result of this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY and DCC have executed this Memorandum as
evidenced by the signatures contained below:
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By: S, gy.
Susan Maysels
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CONTENT: CONTENT:
By: .�_ By:
William H. Ihrke, City Attorney
City of La Quinta; California
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EXHIBIT "A"
HUMANA Well -Being Walk & Healthy Fun Fa
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Walk: Kickoff at 9am
Fair: 9arn to 1pm I
Event Outline
Wellness Walk - Anticipated attendance: 500-750 people
1 . Route
a. Civic Center Campus - South Loop
1 Loop around the south side of the park - 1 loop is equal
to .25 (1/4 mile)
2. Walk promo items
a. To be picked up from the event site after Charity Miles verification
C, Branding - Not to Exceed $2,000
a. Banners - $1,500
b. Balloon Arches - $500
Healthy Fun Fair - Anticipated attendance: 2,000-4,000 people
1 Entertainment
a. Stage
i. Live music - Not to Exceed $2,000 - Musical act/s will be lively
and energetic
ii. Active demos
a. Boot Camp
b. CrossFit
C. Yoga
i. Includes table and two (2) chairs
1.
Hospitals
2.
Local health professionals
3.
Health based non -profits
4.
Health food stores
5.
Community partners
C. Kids Fun Zone - Not to Exceed $5,000
i. Inflatables
ii. Game booths
d. Food vendors
i. Healthy food vendors
e. Fitness & Wellness Center
i. Dedication ceremony
1 . Fitness demos
2. Equipment dem]
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3. Logistical Rentals — Not to Exceed $2000
a. Generator
b. Umbrella Tables - Twelve (12) tables with market umbrellas
4. Miscellaneous Supplies — Not to Exceed $500
5. Overnight Security — Not to Exceed $500
a. One guard
6. Administration and Planning
a. 15 % of total event cost
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*Walk Promo Items *Provided by Humana
Wellness Walk $ 3,450
Healthy Fun Fair $19,550
HUMANA Day @ Certified Farmers' Market
Sunday, January 18, 2015
8arn to 12:30pm
Event Outline
'Existing Farmer's Market
1 . Local food growers and producers booft-�
a.
Fruits
b.
Vegetables
C.
Cut flowers
d.
Honey
e.
Eggs
f.
Nuts
9.
Herbs
h.
Bread
i.
Cheese
j.
Organic meats
2. Live
music
a.
Local musical artist
34 Food Demonstrations - Not to Exceed $500
a. Popular Local Chefs
4. Branding - Not to Exceed $2,000
a. Naming Rights
i. $1,000 - event renamed for one day as Humana Day
Certified Farmers' Market
b. Banners - Not to Exceed $1,000
5. Logistical Rentals - Not to Exceed $2,000
1000 - Kitchen Equipment rentals for food demos
b. $500 - Chairs
C. $500 - Demonstration tent
&� Miscellaneous Supplies - Not to Exceed $500
7. Overnight Security - Not to Exceed $500
a. One guard
8. Administration and Planning
a. 15 % of total event cost
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Farmers Market $6,325
GRAND TOTAL $29Y325
EXHIBIT "B"
Wellness Walk and Healthy Fun Fair
a. Plan and organize EVENTS
b. Secure Temporary Use Permits
C. Coordinate with La Quinta Police Department on traffic safety plan
d. Secure staff and/or volunteers
e. Provide walk starting area and facilitate warm-up
f. Secure Kids Zone amenities
g. Secure stage and sound system for stage
h. Secure healthy food vendors
i. Secure health professional agencies for information booths
j. Locate and acquire logistical rentals as detailed in attached event
outline
k. Produce event signage with creative approval from Humana on all
renderings
1. Provide marketing materials for event
It. Farmers Market
a. Plan and organize EVENTS
b. Coordinate with facility owner for approval
C. Coordinate with Farmers Market promoter
d. Coordinate with local chefs for food demonstrations
e. Produce event signage with creative approval from Humana on all
renderings
f. Locate and acquire logistical rentals as detailed in attached event
outline
g. Provide marketing materials for event
III. CITY agrees to expend an amount not to exceed $30,000 to secure event
amenities as detailed in the attached event outline. Expenditures shall be
reimbursed by DCC within 30 (thirty) days of submitted invoice or receipt.
EXHIBIT "C"
I.Wellness Walk and Healthy Fun Fair
a. Coordinate with CITY for Humana Challenge branding
b. Provide Humana Challenge booths
III. Farmers Market
a. Coordinate with CITY and event promoter for Humana Challenge
branding
b. Provide Humana Challenge booths with information and ticket sales
DCC agrees to provide reimbursement payments to CITY for securing event
amenities as detailed in the event outline. Payments must be made to CITY
within 30 (thirty) days of submitted invoice or receipt.
a. CITY shall be paid a total amount not to exceed $30,000.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Frank J. Spevacek, City Manager
FROM: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director
DATE: NOv8nobSr4, 2014
RE: Desert Classic Charities
Attached for your signature is a Memorandum of Understanding between Desert
C|8SSiC Charities and the City for prOnoOtiOn@| opportunities connected with the
Humana Community Weekend from January 17 through January 18, 2[)15 with
DCC agreeing tOfund up to $3(},{]{]{]for event amenities.
Please sign and return to the City Clerk for processing and distribution.