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This agreement to Use Facilities ("Agreement") is made and entered into this N day of 3 �
2021, by and between the City of Palm Springs ("City") and Elite Otters Swim Team ("Otters")
with preference to that Swim Center facility located at 405 South Pavilion Way in Palm Springs,
California ("Facility").
The parties enter into this Agreement on the basis of the following facts and intensions:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City and Otters are mutually interested in providing quality recreational activities
to all residents of Palm Springs; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that through a cooperative agreement between the City and Otters the
community will be afforded the fulfillment of one of its recreational goals for citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Otters do hereby mutually agree as follows:
1. INTENT OF AGREEMENT
1.1 It is the intent of this agreement to describe the responsibilities of the City and Otters
in their cooperative effort to effectively promote and provide competitive swimming
for youth and adults.
1.2 The City recognizes and supports Otters as an official team from the City of Palm
Springs at United States Swimming events and at local., -'regional invitational swim
meets.
1.3 The parties agree that Otters may identify the City's Swim Center pool as its "home"
pool for all swim meets held for or on behalf of Otters during the term of this
Agreement.
1.4 It is the intent of this Agreement to solidify a supportive and working relationship
between Otters and the City.
1.5 It is the intent of this Agreement that both the City and Otters acknowledge and direct
their efforts toward the development of quality swim programs at the City's Swim
Center.
2. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
2.1 Fees and Charges
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2.1.1 Otters agrees to pay the City for its use of the Swim Center pool on a
monthly basis. The rates for both exclusive and non-exclusive use of the Swim
Center Pool vary based on the number of swimmers and are shown in Exhibit "CI"
"Comprehensive Fee Schedule." The fees shall be payable on the first of each
month and will increase or decrease, based on the number of swimmers pursuant to
the rates identified in the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Any payment of any
sums to be paid by Otters not paid within ten (10) days of its due date shall be
subject to a five percent (5%) late charge. Based on an average number of 60
swimmers, stated in Section 1.1, the monthly payment would be $856. Should the
number of swimmers exceed increase from 60, as stated in Section 1.1 above at any
time during the term of this Agreement, Otters shall notify the City so that an
adjustment to the monthly fee can be made.
2.1.2 For swim meets requiring exclusive use of the pool, that involve two or
more teams, a $1.43-per-swimmer charge shall be paid to the City by Otters within
forty-five (45) days following the meet. A complete registration roster shall be
provided to verify the fees collected.
2.1.3 Otters shall provide City a complete monthly roster of current swimmers
and update as necessary for City to calculate amounts that need to be paid.
2.1.4 Otters shall pay the non-profit rate for office space at the Leisure Center
(conference room) during swim meets if needed. Otters shall pay the non-profit rate
for use of the Pavilion if it is desired to be used for swim meets.
2.2 POOL USE AND SCHEDULING
2.2.1 The City shall make the Swim Center available on a shared, non-exclusive
basis, which does not interfere with the City's other recreation programs.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is implicit that Otters shall be permitted to utilize
the Swim Center in accordance with the schedule below. This schedule is subject
to change with the approval of the Contract Officer.
2.2.2. The City has sole discretion to resolve all scheduling conflicts. The City
shall act in a timely manner to resolve all scheduling conflicts. During high school
water sports season, Palm Springs Unified School District's ("District") schools
shall have priority use of the Swim Center.
ELITE OTTERS TYPICAL PRACTICE SCHEDULE
4:30pm-6:30pm Monday through Friday
The District's schedule is subject to changes which may affect Otters' use of the
Swim Center pool. During the identified sessions above, Otters will be assigned
lanes at the Swim Center Pool by Swim Center staff based on the number of
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swimmers in the pool at one time. Also, Otters will have access to the baby pool
area during regular workouts. At the discretion of the City, Otters may be given
access to additional lanes if they are available. All lanes will be assigned by the
City.
During high school swim season, February 1 through the first weekend in May,
Otters will have their space assigned to them by Swim Center staff. Additionally,
at the discretion of the City, Otters may be given access to additional lanes, if
available. All lanes will be assigned by the City.
The above -listed times apply only to "short course" training. During long course
season Otters will also be assigned lanes by Swim Center staff in order to maintain
a balance between the club team and other scheduled programming. The Swim team
will need to work with staff to get the lanes converted from short course to long
course and from long course to short course after their daily practices if long course
is desired.
2.2.3 Otters shall submit a Facility Use Application form at least six (6) months
prior to swim meets. The City agrees to make the pool available if such use does
not impact scheduled City programs or facility closure. Whenever possible, Otters
shall try to accommodate joint use of pool for dual meets that are held at the Swim
Center.
2.2.4 The City agrees to rent to Otters, at a minimal rate, the Pavilion kitchen, if
available. The Facility Use Application form shall be submitted by Otters at least
six (6) months prior to the swim meet.
2.2.5 Otters members shall not enter the Swim Center facility for meets or
practices until a coach or designated Otters adult representative is on deck to
supervise unless that Otters member has paid the public fee to use the pool.
2.2.6 When the Swim Center is closed for maintenance, the monthly rental rate
will be prorated and adjusted accordingly for the following month.
2.3 Coaching Staff
2.3.1 Otters shall have complete responsibility for the control and supervision of
its coaching staff.
2.3.2 Otters shall be responsible for the control and safety of its members and
guests within the Swim Center.
2.3.3 It is the responsibility of Otters to ensure that all coaching staff is currently
certified in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard training. The United States Swimming
Coach's Certification in First Aid can apply to this qualification. Proof of such
certification must be presented by Otters to the City on a yearly basis, or as
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certificates expire and require to be renewed. City will not provide lifeguard
services for practice or swim meets.
2.3.4 Any person having supervisory or disciplinary authority over any minor
member of Otters is required to submit to a criminal background screening as
specified in California Public Resources Code Section 5164. Each Otters employee
or volunteer having supervisory or disciplinary authority over any minor must
complete the supplemental questions attached as Exhibit "A" and must
concurrently submit to being fingerprinted. Otters must submit a completed copy
of Exhibit "A" and arrange for the fingerprinting of each employee and volunteer
before this Agreement may be executed by the City. The City performs background
screening through the federal government.
2.3.5 Otters must provide the City with a list of its employees and. -'or volunteers
who will have supervisory or disciplinary authority over any minors while at the
Swim Center. A true and correct list of such employees as of the date of execution
of this Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "B". Should Otters hire a new
employee or volunteer who should be listed on EXHIBIT "B", Otters must notify
City of this fact within one week and Otters must concurrently submit a completed
copy of the questionnaire, attached as Exhibit "A" for the new person, and have
them scheduled for their criminal background screening through the City.
2.4 Equipment and Storage
2.4.1 City shall provide a storage area on a joint -use basis for Otters. Otters shall
not hold the City liable for damages for theft of equipment or material stored on
City property.
2.4.2 Otters shall install equipment necessary to conduct practice and swim
meets, with the exception of starting blocks. In a like manner, Otters shall remove,
in a timely fashion, all equipment that it installs to conduct practice and swim meets
(with the exception of starting blocks).
2.4.3 Otters shall repair or replace, at its expense, damaged equipment if damage
occurred as a result of negligence by Otters or its officers, employees, members or
invitees.
2.4.4 The City shall repair or replace damaged equipment, if damaged other than
by Otters, at City's expense.
2.4.5 Otters shall notify the City of any damaged equipment in need of repair.
Should the City fail to make the requested repairs. Otters shall be held harmless
from any claim filed against Otters for injury resulting from said damaged
equipment.
2.5 Swim Meets
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2.5.1 Otters shall clean up all areas in and around the Swim Center that have been
impacted by its use. The City shall coordinate and make arrangements with Otters
for trash pickup and provide equipment/supplies to maintain the cleanliness of the
surrounding area if trash pickup is not readily available during the time of the swim
meet. Otters shall be responsible for additional charges as a result of their swim
meet (e.g.., cleaning supplies, janitorial services, any needed equipment rental, etc.)
2.5.2 The Swim Center shall be closed at a reasonable time to the public and all
City programs whenever Otters uses the Swim Center for a swim meet. During this
time, Otters accepts full responsibility for the control and safety of the general
public, as well as Otters' members and guests. Otters shall provide a first aid kit
and sufficient supplies to render first aid service during the time of the swim meet.
The City shall provide access to back boards during the time of the scheduled swim
meet.
2.5.3 Otters shall notify City of any dual meets that could allow safe access of the
pool for joint use. The Swim Center staff and Otters are jointly responsible for the
control and safety of swimmers as pool use is shared.
2.5.4 Following the completion of swim meets, Otters remains responsible for the
control and safety of its guests and general public until the Swim Center is cleaned
and the admission gates are locked by an Otters representative.
2.6 Otters Bylaws
2.6.1 Otters must maintain on file two (2) copies of its Articles of Incorporation,
Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations with the City Clerk's Office. Any revisions
must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Director prior to action by Otters'
Board.
3. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
3.1 Otters shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content
satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement, including any
extension thereof, the following policies of insurance:
a. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. A policy of comprehensive
general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis. A combined single
limit of $1,000,000.00.
b. Workers' Compensation Insurance. To the extent required by Labor Code
section 3700, Otters shall procure and maintain workers' compensation insurance.
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All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name
the City, its officers, employees and agents as additional insureds. The insurer shall
waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against City, its
officers, employees and agents and their respective insurers. All of said policies of
insurance shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or canceled without
providing thirty (30) days prior written notice by registered mail to the City. In the
event any of said policies of insurance are canceled, Otters shall, prior to the
cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with this
Section 3.1 to the Contract Officer.
Otters agrees that the provisions of this Section 3.1 shall not be construed as
limiting in any way the extent to which Otters may be held responsible for the
payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from Otters' activities of
any person or persons for which Otters is otherwise responsible.
3.2 Indemnification
Otters agrees to indemnify and defend the City, its officers, agents and employees
against and shall hold and save them and each of them harmless from any and all
actions, suits, claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties,
obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities (herein "claims or liabilities) that may
be asserted or claimed by any persons, firm or entity arising out of or in connection
with the activities at the Facility of Otters, its agents, employees or invitees, or
arising from the negligent acts or omissions of Otters, or arising from Otters'
negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provisions, covenant or
condition of this Agreement, but excluding such claims or liabilities arising from
the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, agents or
employees, who are directly responsible to the City, and in connection therewith:
4. WAIVER OF UTILITY FAILURE
4.1 Otters expressly waives any and all claims to the City for compensation for any and
all losses or damages sustained for any reason or any defect, deficiency or
impairment of any utility system, water supply system, drainage system, electrical
apparatus or wires serving the facility with respect to the Ioss of the facility for
Otters functions.
5. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
5.1 California Law
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This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and to
performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation
to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of
Riverside, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and
Otters covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in
the event of such action.
5.2 Disputes
In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement, the injured party shall
notify the injuring party in writing of its contentions by submitting a claim therefor.
The injured party shall continue perfonning its obligations hereunder so long as the
injuring party commences to cure such default within ten (10) days of service of
such notice and completes the cure of such default within forty-five (45) days after
service of the notice, or such longer period as may be permitted by the injured
party: provided that if the default is an immediate danger to the health, safety and
general welfare, such immediate action may be necessary. Compliance with the
provisions of the section shall be a condition precedent to termination of this
Agreement for cause and to any legal action, and such compliance shall not be a
waiver of any party's right to take legal action in the event that the dispute is not
cured, provided that nothing herein shall limit City's or Otters' right to terminate
this Agreement without cause pursuant to Section 5.8.
5.3 [Reserved]
5.4 Waiver
Otter agrees that the hold harmless described herein applies to claims, demands,
proceedings, expenses, injuries, losses, damages, or liabilities of any kind which
are presently unknown and may arise in the future as a result of use of the Facility
pursuant to this Agreement. Otter confirms that it is aware of the provisions of
California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides:
A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE
CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO
EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE
RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE
MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBT
OR RELEASED PARTY.
This Agreement is entered into in contemplation of Civil Code Section 1542 and
Otter hereby waives the benefits and protections of Civil Code Section 1542 and
all other state or federal laws and decisional authority of similar effect.
5.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative
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Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in
this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the
exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude
the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for
the same default or any other default by the other party.
5.6 Legal Action
In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action in law
or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy and default, to recover damages for any
default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement to obtain declaratory or
injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this
Agreement.
5.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term
This Section shall govern any termination of this Agreement except as specifically
provided in the following section for termination for cause. City reserves the right
to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30)
days written notice to Otters, except that where termination is due to the fault of
Otters, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the
Contract Officer. In addition, Otters reserves the right to terminate this Agreement
at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to City,
except that where termination is due to the fault of City, the period of notice may
be such shorter time as Otters may determine.
5.8 Attorney's Fees
If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to
any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing
party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief that may be
granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees.
Attorneys' fees shall include attorneys' fees on any appeal, and, in addition, a party
entitled to attorneys' fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for
investigation such action, taking depositions and discovery, and all other necessary
costs the court allows that are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be
deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable
whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.
6. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
6.1 Non -Liability of City Officers and Employees
No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to Otters, or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any
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amount that may become due to Otters or to its successor, or for breach of any
obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
6.2 Non -Liability of Otters Officers and Employees
No officer or employees of Otters shall be personally liable to the City, or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by Otters or for any
amount that may become due to City or to its successor, or for breach of any
obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
6.3 Conflict of Interest
No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or
indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any
decision relating to the Agreement that affects his/her financial interest or the
financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which he is
directly or indirectly interested, in violation of any state statute or regulation. Otters
warrants that it has not paid or given and shall not pay or give any third party any
money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.
6.4 Covenant Against Discrimination
In connection with its performance under this Agreement, Otters shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of actual
or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin
(i.e., place of origin, immigration status, cultural or linguistic characteristics, or
ethnicity), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or
mental disability, or medical condition (each a "prohibited basis"). Contractor shall
ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during their
employment, without regard to any prohibited basis. As a condition precedent to
City's lawful capacity to enter this Agreement, and in executing this Agreement,
Contractor certifies that its actions and omissions hereunder shall not incorporate
any discrimination arising from or related to any prohibited basis in any Contractor
activity, including but not limited to the following: employment, upgrading,
demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination;
rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship; and further, that Contractor is in full compliance with the provisions
of Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.09.040, including without limitation the
provision of benefits, relating to non-discrimination in city contracting.
7. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
7.1 Notice
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Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval or communication either
party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in
writing either served personally, sent by prepaid, first-class mail, or electronic mail
in the case of the City, to the Parks and Recreation Director, attention of the
Contract Officer, CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs,
California 92263-2743, or recinfoO-': pal mspri ngsca. gov and, in the case of Otters,
to the person at the address designated in Section 8.1 or their electronic mail
eliteotters{�r-.yahoo.com . Either party may change its address by notifying the other
party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated
at the time personally delivered, in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing
if mailed or at the moment electronic mail is sent as provided in this section.
7.2 Interpretation
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of
the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason
of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction that might
otherwise apply.
7.3 Integration; Amendment
It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto
affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all
precious negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any,
between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This
Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an
instrument in writing.
7.4 Severability
In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs or
sections contained in the Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by
a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses,
paragraphs or sections of this Agreement hereby declared as severable and shall be
interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid
provision is no material that this invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit
of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.
7.5 Corporate Authority
The persons on executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant
that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to
execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing
this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement,
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and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other
agreement to which said party is bound.
8. COORDINATION
8.1 Representative of Otters LP-WrI'` 'D ke.bay%
Otters' representative to coordinate with the City regarding operational matter is:
8.2 City Representative: Cat k t0` al vo,r&& ` Cr "-;,r _
The City shall assign a representative to coordinate with Otters regarding
operational matters.
9. TERM
9.1 Unless earlier terminated in accordance with section 5.7 of this Agreement, the term
of this Agreement shall be for a period of two years (2) years commencing on July
1, 2021 and terminating on July 31, 2023. At the discretion of the Director of Parks
and Recreation, this Agreement may be extended for two (2) one-year terms upon
expiration of the original term. Note: a yearly evaluation will be conducted every
June to address issues and concerns in order to maintain the integrity of the
department's standards.
[Signatures on the following page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the
date first written above.
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Exhibit Cl
Swim Teams (Club Teams) Fees
1-25 Swimmers
$304 per month
26-50 Swimmers
$571 per month
51-75 Swimmers
$856 per month
76- 100 Swimmers
$1,143 per month
101-125 Swimmers
$ I ,429 per month
126-150 Swimmers
$1,715 permonth
151-175 Swimmers
$2,002 per month
176-200 Swimmers
$2,288 per month
Above 200 swimmers
$8/swimmer per month
Exclusive usage $1.40
$1.43/swimmer per meet
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