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Coyote Stage Works
THIES �IJNDING AGREEMENT ("Agreement') is made and entered into this kO
day of 16, by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city
and municipal corporation, (herein "City"), and Coyote StageWorks, a California non-
profit corporation, (herein `Recipient').
RECITAL
A. The City and Recipient are mutually interested in the continued funding of
community and educational outreach theatre programs to citizens in the Palm Springs
community.
B. The Recipient has agreed to provide such services to the Palm Springs
community pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
C. Based on its experience and reputation, the Recipient is qualified to
provide the services and desires to provide such services.
D. City desires to support the services of Recipient.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements
contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. SERVICES OF RECIPIENT
1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Recipient agrees to provide goods and services to citizens in the Palm
Springs community ("Services"), as shown in Exhibit A.
1.2 Compliance with Law. All services rendered under this Agreement shall
be provided in accordance with all laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and
regulations of City and any federal, state, or local governmental agency of competent
jurisdiction.
1.3 Licenses and Permits. Recipient shall obtain at its sole cost and
expense such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the
performance of the services required by this Agreement.
1.4 Promotional Literature. In the event Recipient distributes promotional
literature advertising the Services, City shall be acknowledged as a sponsor of the
Services.
1.5 Volunteer Coordination. To the extent reasonable, if requested by City,
Recipient agrees to notify its employees, members and volunteers of opportunities to
volunteer at City events.
ORIGINAL BID
ANDIOR AGREEMENT
2. COMPENSATION OF RECIPIENT
2.1 Compensation of Recipient. City agrees to provide Recipient with
funding in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to be used for
providing the Services.
2.2 Method of Payment. City will provide Recipient with funding within thirty
30 of receipt of an invoice from Recipient.
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2.3 Changes. In the event any change or changes to the Services is
requested by City, the parties hereto shall execute a written amendment to this
Agreement, setting forth with particularity all terms of such amendment, including, but
not limited to, any additional funding.
3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
3.2 Schedule of Performance. Recipient shall complete the Services no
later than June 30, 2016. Any remaining unused funds after June 30, 2016 shall be
returned to City.
3.3 Force Maieure. The time for performance of services to be rendered
pursuant to this Agreement may be extended because of any delays due to
unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of
Recipient, including, but not limited to, acts of God or of a public enemy, acts of the
government, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes,
freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather if Recipient shall within ten (10) days
of the commencement of such condition notify the Contract Officer who shall thereupon
ascertain the facts and the extent of any necessary delay, and extend the time for
performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the Contract
Officer's judgment such delay is justified, and the Contract Officer's determination shall
be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement.
3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 8.5 of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of twelve
months, commencing on July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2016 unless extended by
mutual written agreement of the parties.
4. COORDINATION OF WORK
4.1 Representative of Recipient. The following principal of Recipient is
hereby designated as being the representative of Recipient authorized to act on its
behalf with respect to the Services specified herein and make all decisions in
connection therewith: Chuck Yates, Founding Artistic Director.
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4.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the City Manager, or
his/her designee. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of the City required
hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer.
4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. Recipient shall
not contract with any other individual or entity to perform in whole or in part the Services
required hereunder without the express written approval of City. In addition, neither this
Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by
operation of law, without the prior written approval of City.
4.4 Independent Contractor. Neither City nor any of its employees shall
have any control over the manner, mode, or means by which Recipient, its agents or
employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein.
Recipient shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City
and shall not be an employee of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly
independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role;
however, City shall have the right to review Recipient's work product, result, and advice.
Recipient shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or
employees are agents or employees of City.
5. INSURANCE
Recipient shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, policies of
insurance as required by the City Attorney.
6. INDEMNIFICATION.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Recipient shall defend (at Recipient's sole
cost and expense), indemnify, protect, and hold harmless City, its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively the "Indemnified Parties"), from
suits claims demands losses
and against any and all liabilities, actions, , costs
judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages, demands, orders, penalties, and
expenses including legal costs and attorney fees (collectively "Claims"), including but
not limited to Claims arising from injuries to or death of persons (Recipient's employees
included), for damage to property, including property owned by City, from any violation
of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance, and from errors and omissions
committed b Recipient, its officers employees, re representatives, and agents, which
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Claims arise out of or are related to Recipient's negligence or willful misconduct in the
performance of this Agreement, but excluding such Claims arising from the negligence
or willful misconduct of the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set
forth in this Agreement be construed to limit Recipient's indemnification obligation or
other liability hereunder.
7. RECORDS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports. Recipient shall prepare and submit to the Contract Officer a
report concerning the performance of the Services required by this Agreement within
thirty (30) days of completion of the Services or upon expiration of this Agreement,
whichever occurs first.
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7.2 Records. Recipient shall keep such books and records as shall be
necessary to properly perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the
Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. The Contract Officer
shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times,
including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such
records.
7.3 Cost Records. Recipient shall maintain all books, documents, papers,
employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs
incurred while performing under this Agreement and shall make such materials
available at its offices at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for
three (3) years from the date of final payment for inspection by City and copies thereof
shall be promptly furnished to City upon request.
8. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
8.1 California Law. 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
Recipient covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in
the event of such action.
8.2 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a
non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as
a waiver. No consent or approval of City shall be deemed to waive or render
unnecessary City's consent to or approval of any subsequent act of Recipient. Any
waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any
other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
8.3 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative. 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.
8.4 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 any default, to
recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to
obtain injunctive relief, a declaratory judgment, or any other remedy consistent with the
purposes of this Agreement.
8.5 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. City reserves the right to
terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days
written notice to Recipient, except that where termination is due to the fault of Recipient
and constitutes an immediate danger to health, safety, and general welfare, the period
of notice shall be such shorter time as may be determined by the City. Upon receipt of
the notice of termination, Recipient shall immediately cease all services hereunder
except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Recipient shall be
entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to receipt of the notice of
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termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter. Recipient
may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written
notice to City.
9. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
9.1 Non-Liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee
of City shall be personally liable to the Recipient, or any successor-in-interest, in the
event of any default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to the
Recipient or its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this
Agreement.
9.2 Covenant Against Discrimination. In connection with its performance
under this Agreement, Recipient covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors,
assigns and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no
discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in connection with this Agreement
regarding any person or group of persons on account of race, religion, color, sex, age,
marital status, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or
mental disability, or medical condition.
9.3 Political Use/Lobbying. Recipient covenants that the funds provided by
City pursuant to this Agreement will not be used for political advocacy or lobbying
purposes.
10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
10.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or
communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other
person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by pre-paid, first-class
mail to the address set forth below. Either party may change its address by notifying
the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed
communicated seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in
this Section.
To City: City of Palm Springs
Attention: City Manager
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262-6959
To Recipient: Coyote StageWorks
Attention: Chuck Yates
PO Box 5401
Palm Springs, CA 92263
10.2 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of
the parties and cannot be amended or modified except by written agreement.
10.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the
mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.
10.4 Severability. In the event that any one or more of the phrases,
sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be
declared invalid or unenforceable by 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, which shall be
interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder.
10.5 Authori . The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties
hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by so executing this Agreement the parties hereto are formally bound to
the provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
date first set forth above.
"CITY" CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ATTEST:
By: B
Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
By: L&"
City Attorn
"RECIP T"
By:
Chuck Ya (I Artistic Director
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March 1, 2016
Coyote StageWorks is seeking to continue a sponsorship agreement with the
City of Palm Springs to help underwrite our Community and Educational
Outreach program, Play Dates for the amount of$5,000.00. This program
provides free tickets to the students of the Palm Springs Unified School District,
the financially challenged clients of Desert AIDS Project, AIDS Assistant Project,
The Mizell Center, The City of Palm Springs, and other charitable organizations
of the Palm Springs/Coachella Valley area.
Our goal this year is to provide up to a total of 300 free tickets to our productions
of ART(March 25—April 3) and AGNES OF GOD (April 20— May 1), as well as
our yearly Gala/Benefit of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (November
18).
With the City's support of our Play Dates free ticket initiative, students and
residents will have access to our programming of award-winning, professional
theater free of charge,with the goal of enriching lives through the art of theatre.
Our estimated total donation for the 300 free tickets is valued at$24,000.00 (a
significant amount in relation to the size of our not-for-profit company.)
It is our hope that the City of Palm Springs will see the value in what our
organization provides to the residents of our great city, and again help us
unde culturally enriching program.
k you,
C Yates
o ding Artistic Director
P.O. Box 5401, Palm Springs, CA 92263
760-31"024—w ww.CoyoteStageWorks.Org
A 501c3 Corporation. Federal Tax#80-0238008
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March 1, 2016
Coyote StageWorks is proud to report that a total of$23,165.00 in free tickets
were made available to the City of Palm Springs, the clients of Desert AIDS
Project/AAP, and the students of the Palm Springs Unified School District
through our Play Dates Community and Educational Outreach Program.
For the 2015-2016 fiscal year, 285 people were able experiences the cultural
enrichment of our theater productions of the comedy ART, the spellbinding
AGNES OF GOD, and our star-studded Gala/Benefit of THE IMPORTANCE OF
BEING EARNEST.
In addition to the free tickets, Coyote StageWorks also donated our
professionally built stage set from our production of ART to the Palm Springs
Unified School district, to be repurposed in student productions for years to
come, thus avoiding the landfill. For our contributions to the PSUSD, Coyote
StageWorks and its Founding Members, David Engel, Larry Raben and Chuck
Yates received the prestigious Shiny Apple Award on May 10, 2016,
Coyote StageWorks is a proud member of the Palm Springs community, and we
feel that it is our responsibility and take great pride in making the theater arts
available to those unable to afford the normal cost of a ticket. We look forward to
expanding our outreach as we grow in years to come.
We thank the City of Palm Springs for your generous supporting grant of
$5,000.00 in helping underwrite the costs of our Play Dates Program for the
2015-2016 year.
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Founding A c Director
P.O. Box 5401, Palm Springs, CA 92263
�0-318-0024—www.0oyoteStageWorks.Org
A 501c3 Corporation. Federal Tax#80-0238008
Desert
AIDS
Project
care prevention .: advocacy
May 5, 2016
Chuck Yates
Founding Artistic Director
Coyote StageWorks- Palm Springs
P.O.Box 5401
Palm Springs, CA 92263
Dear Chuck,
Thank for your in-kind contribution 100 tickets to "Art" and 100 tickets to "Agnes of God"
for the client of the Desert AIDS Project. With so many worthwhile causes, we are
grateful that you feel the important work that Desert AIDS Project does deserves your
support.
Whether your donation goes to provide primary medical or dental care; substance
abuse or mental health counseling; home health care, free and confidential HIV testing
or many of the other services Desert AIDS Project offers, you can be sure your gift is
being used wisely.
We couldn't do what we do without the support and generosity of those like you, who
understand that the most effective way to deal with a global problem like HIV/AIDS
whom Desert AIDS Project serves. Your support makesa difference.
Sincerely, 1
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Darrell L. Tucci
Chief Development Officer
For tax reporting purposes, we verity that Desert AIDS Project has provided no
goods or services to you in return for this gift. The deduction you, the donor,
qualify for from this gift may be limited by IRS regulations. Please consult your
tax advisor. The IRS may require submission of form 8283 with your income tax
return.
Federal Tax ID# 33-0065883
1695 North Sunrise way P.O.Box 2890 Palm springs,California 92263-2890
Telephone(160)373-2118 Fax(760)323-1299 uwna.desertaiCsproject.org
PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
980 EAST TANQUIT2 CANYON WAY
,i PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 02262-0119
(760) 416-6000
CHRISTINE J. ANDERSON, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION: SHARI STEWART,President—JOHN GERARDI,Clerk
RICKARD CLAPP,Member—KAREN CORNETT,Member—JAMES WILLIAMSON,Member
April 25,2016
Chuck Yates
Coyote Stageworks
P.O. Box W1
Palm Springs,CA 92263
Dear Mr.Yates,
On behalf of Palm Springs Unified School District I would like to acknowledge and thank you for the donation of
25,$125.00 tickets to the Coyote Stageworks production of`The Importance of Being Earnest',at the
Annenberg Theater. We appreciate the donation of$3,125.00 in tickets to our students,who greatly benefiitted
from seeing the show.
Thank you for your kindness!
Yours truly,
Louisa Castrodale
Arts Coordinator
Palm Springs Unified School District
PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
980 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92262.0119
(760) 416-6000
CHRISTINE J. ANDERSON, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION: SHARI STEWART,President—JOHN GERARDI,Cberk
RICHARD CLAPP.Member—KAREN CORNETT,Member—JAMES WILLIAMSON,Member
April 25,2016
Chuck Yates
Coyote Stageworks
P.O.Box 5401
Palm Springs, CA 92263
Dear Mr,Yates,
On behalf of Palm Springs Unified School District I would like to acknowledge and thank you for the donation of
your"ART"theater set,valued at$3,000. How exciting for us to have a professional quality set for use at
Rancho Mirage High School.
Thank you for all you do for students!
Yours truly,
0-c-
Louisa Castrodale
Arts Coordinator
Palm Springs Unified School District
PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
960 EAST TAHOUIT2 CANYON WAY
PALM SPRINGS. CALIFORNIA 92262-0119
(760) 416-6000
CHRISTINE J. ANDERSON. Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION: SHARI STEWART,PresbW-JOHN GERARDI,Clerk
RICHARD CLAPP,Member-KAREN CORNETT,Member-JAMES WILLIAMSON,Member
April 25,2016
Chuck Yates
Coyote Stageworks
P.D. Box 5401
Palm Springs,CA 92263
Dear Mr.Yates,
On behalf of Palm Springs Unified School District I would like to acknowledge and thank you for the donation of
30,$65.00 tickets for the Coyote Stageworks production of"ART" at the Annenberg Theater. It was a wonderful
show, and very much enjoyed by our students,and we appreciate your$1,800 donation very much.
Thank you for thinking of us!
Yours truly,
Louisa Castrodale
Arts Coordinator
Palm Springs Unified School District
RECEIVED
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
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March 1, 2016
In accordance with our Sponsorship Agreement with the City of Palm Springs for
our "Play Dates" Outreach Program, Coyote StageWorks has made 285 free
tickets available for our productions of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING
EARNEST, ART, and AGNES OF GOD at the Annenberg Theater in the Palm
Springs Art Museum.
The free tickets were dispersed as follows.
• 25 tickets to our benefit event "The Importance of Being Earnest" to
students in the PSUSD on November 18, 2015. Individual ticket cost:
$125. Total donation: $3125.00
• 30 tickets to our productions of"Art" and 30 tickets to "Agnes of God" for
Students in the PSUSD. Individual ticket price: $60. Total Donation:
$3600.00
• 100 tickets to our productions of"Art" and 100 tickets to "Agnes of God"
for the clients of DAP, AAP, The Center. Individual ticket price: $60. Total
Donation: $12,000.00.
In addition, as a thank you for the sponsorship, 12 tickets were made available to
the City Council of Palm Springs for each of the three productions. (12 tickets to
Annual Benefit: Individual ticket price: $250. Total donation: $3000.00; 12 tickets
each to "Art'.' and "Agnes of God." 24 x $60= $1440.00 total donation.) The City of
Palm Springs' Logo appears as a Sponsor on all of our promotional materials,
posters and rack cards, and is announced from the stage at all of our events.
We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the City for helping to
underwrite our Community Outreach program, Play Dates and our mission to
provide quality, professional theater and events to those who cannot afford to
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Founding Artistic Director
Coyote StageWorks, Inc.
P.O. Box 5401, Palm Springs, CA 92263
760-318-0024—CoyoteStageWorks.Org
FUNDING AGREEMENT
Coyote Stage Works
THIS FUNDING AGREEMENT ("Agreement') is made and entered into this _'rr
day of September, 2014, by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter
city and municipal corporation, (herein "City"), and Coyote StageWorks, a California
non-profit corporation, (herein `Recipient').
RECITAL
A. The City and Recipient are mutually interested in the continued funding of
community and educational outreach theatre programs to citizens in the Palm Springs
community.
B. The Recipient has agreed to provide such services to the Palm Springs
community pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
C. Based on its experience and reputation, the Recipient is qualified to
provide the services and desires to provide such services.
D. City desires to support the services of Recipient.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements
contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. SERVICES OF RECIPIENT
1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Recipient agrees to provide goods and services to citizens in the Palm
Springs community ("Services"), as shown in Exhibit A.
1.2 Compliance with Law. All services rendered under this Agreement shall
be provided in accordance with all laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and
regulations of City and any federal, state, or local governmental agency of competent
jurisdiction.
1.3 Licenses and Permits. Recipient shall obtain at its sole cost and
expense such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the
performance of the services required by this Agreement.
1.4 Promotional Literature. In the event Recipient distributes promotional
literature advertising the Services, City shall be acknowledged as a sponsor of the
Services.
1.5 Volunteer Coordination. To the extent reasonable, if requested by City,
Recipient agrees to notify its employees, members and volunteers of opportunities to
volunteer at City events.
2. COMPENSATION OF RECIPIENT
2.1 Compensation of Recipient. City agrees to provide Recipient with
funding in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to be used for
providing the Services.
2.2 Method of Payment. City will provide Recipient with funding within thirty
(30) days of receipt of an invoice from Recipient.
2.3 Changes. In the event any change or changes to the Services is
requested by City, the parties hereto shall execute a written amendment to this
Agreement, setting forth with particularity all terms of such amendment, including, but
not limited to, any additional funding.
3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
3.2 Schedule of Performance. Recipient shall complete the Services no
later than June 30, 2015. Any remaining unused funds after June 30, 2015 shall be
returned to City.
3.3 Force Maieure. The time for performance of services to be rendered
pursuant to this Agreement may be extended because of any delays due to
unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of
Recipient, including, but not limited to, acts of God or of a public enemy, acts of the
government, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes,
freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather if Recipient shall within ten (10) days
of the commencement of such condition notify the Contract Officer who shall thereupon
ascertain the facts and the extent of any necessary delay, and extend the time for
performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the Contract
Officer's judgment such delay is justified, and the Contract Officer's determination shall
be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement.
3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 8.5 of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of twelve
months, commencing on July 1, 2014, and ending on June 30, 2015 unless extended by
mutual written agreement of the parties.
4. COORDINATION OF WORK
4.1 Representative of Recipient. The following principal of Recipient is
hereby designated as being the representative of Recipient authorized to act on its
behalf with respect to the Services specified herein and make all decisions in
connection therewith: Chuck Yates, Founding Artistic Director.
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4.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the City Manager, or
his/her designee. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of the City required
hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer.
4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. Recipient shall
not contract with any other individual or entity to perform in whole or in part the Services
required hereunder without the express written approval of City. In addition, neither this
Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by
operation of law, without the prior written approval of City.
4.4 Independent Contractor. Neither City nor any of its employees shall
have any control over the manner, mode, or means by which Recipient, its agents or
employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein.
Recipient shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City
and shall not be an employee of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly
independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role;
however, City shall have the right to review Recipient's work product, result, and advice.
Recipient shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or
employees are agents or employees of City.
5. INSURANCE
Recipient shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, policies of
insurance as required by the City Attorney.
6. INDEMNIFICATION.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Recipient shall defend (at Recipient's sole
cost and expense), indemnify, protect, and hold harmless City, its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively the "Indemnified Parties"), from
and against any and all liabilities, actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, costs,
judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages, demands, orders, penalties, and
expenses including legal costs and attorney fees (collectively "Claims"), including but
not limited to Claims arising from injuries to or death of persons (Recipient's employees
included), for damage to property, including property owned by City, from any violation
of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance, and from errors and omissions
committed by Recipient, its officers, employees, representatives, and agents, which
Claims arise out of or are related to Recipient's negligence or willful misconduct in the
performance of this Agreement, but excluding such Claims arising from the negligence
or willful misconduct of the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set
forth in this Agreement be construed to limit Recipient's indemnification obligation or
other liability hereunder.
7. RECORDS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports. Recipient shall prepare and submit to the Contract Officer a
report concerning the performance of the Services required by this Agreement within
thirty (30) days of completion of the Services or upon expiration of this Agreement,
whichever occurs first.
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7.2 Records. Recipient shall keep such books and records as shall be
necessary to properly perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the
Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. The Contract Officer
shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times,
including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such
records.
7.3 Cost Records. Recipient shall maintain all books, documents, papers,
employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs
incurred while performing under this Agreement and shall make such materials
available at its offices at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for
three (3) years from the date of final payment for inspection by City and copies thereof
shall be promptly furnished to City upon request.
8. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
8.1 California Law. 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
Recipient covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in
the event of such action.
8.2 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a
non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as
a waiver. No consent or approval of City shall be deemed to waive or render
unnecessary City's consent to or approval of any subsequent act of Recipient. Any
waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any
other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
8.3 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative. 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.
8.4 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 any default, to
recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to
obtain injunctive relief, a declaratory judgment, or any other remedy consistent with the
purposes of this Agreement.
8.5 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. City reserves the right to
terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days
written notice to Recipient, except that where termination is due to the fault of Recipient
and constitutes an immediate danger to health, safety, and general welfare, the period
of notice shall be such shorter time as may be determined by the City. Upon receipt of
the notice of termination, Recipient shall immediately cease all services hereunder
except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Recipient shall be
entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to receipt of the notice of
termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter. Recipient
may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written
notice to City.
9. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
9.1 Non-Liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee
of City shall be personally liable to the Recipient, or any successor-in-interest, in the
event of any default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to the
Recipient or its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this
Agreement.
9.2 Covenant Against Discrimination. Recipient covenants that, by and for
itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that
there shall be no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in connection
with this Agreement regarding any person or group of persons on account of race, color,
creed, religion, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or
ancestry.
9.3 Political Use/Lobbying. Recipient covenants that the funds provided by
City pursuant to this Agreement will not be used for political advocacy or lobbying
purposes.
10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
10.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or
communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other
person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by pre-paid, first-class
mail to the address set forth below. Either party may change its address by notifying
the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed
communicated seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in
this Section.
To City: City of Palm Springs
Attention: City Manager
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262-6959
To Recipient: Coyote StageWorks
Attention: Chuck Yates
PO Box 5401
Palm Springs, CA 92263
10.2 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of
the parties and cannot be amended or modified except by written agreement.
10.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the
mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.
10.4 Severability. In the event that any one or more of the phrases,
sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be
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declared invalid or unenforceable by 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, which shall be
interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder.
10.5 Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties
hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by so executing this Agreement the parties hereto are formally bound to
the provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
date first set forth above.
"CITY" CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
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City Clerk (\ IM C—' y Manager
APPROVED V FORM:
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By:
Chuck Ya Founding A istic Director
Date: 0 Z
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COYOTE
STAGE
July 1, 2015
In accordance with our agreement with the City of Palm Springs, Coyote
StageWorks gave 200 free tickets to our hit production of BUYER &
CELLAR at the Helene Galen Performing Arts Center during its run. The
production ran from March 27 thru April 5, 2015.
The free tickets were made available to the clients of DAP, students of the
PSUSD, The Center and AAP.
The retail value of each ticket was $60 with a total value of$12,000.00.
We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the city for helping
to underwrite our outreach program, Play Dates and our mission to
provide quality, professional theater and events to those who cannot
afford to experience them otherwise.
Gra fully
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Founding Artistic Director
P.O. Box 5401, Palm Springs, CA 92263
760-318-0024—www.CoyoteStageWorks.Org
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l 2014-2015 Budget
Special Events and Contributions
City of Palm Springs
2012-2013 2013-14 2014-15
TITLE Budget Budget Budget
Contributions:
Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Springs(City Sponsorship) $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
Senior Center Contribution (City Sponsorship) 60,000 60,000 60,000
Well in the Desert (City Sponsorship) 0 16,000 16,000
City Events:
Black History Month (City held Event) 8,300 16,600 16,600
July 4th Celebration (City held Event) 30,000 30,000 30,000
Festival of Lights Parade(City held Event) 30,000 30,000 30,000
PSHS Homecoming Parade(City held Event) 3,000 3,000 3,000
Veteran's Day Parade(City held Event) 15,000 15,000 15,000
Mayor's Race&Wellness Festival (City held Event) 0 50,000 50,000
Event Sponsorship:
Bike Weekend (City held Event) 26,250 26,250 26,250
International Film Festival (City Sponsorship) 350,000 350,000 350,000
Modernism Week (City Sponsorship) 25,000 25,000 25,000
Opera in the Park (City held Event) 6,000 6,000 6,000
Palm Springs Pride Parade (City Sponsorship) 20,000 20,000 30,000
Tour De Palm Springs(City Sponsorship) 15,000 15,000 15,000
Citys 75th Anniversary(City Sponsorship) 30,000 0 0
Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival (City Sponsorship) 5,000 5,000 5,000
Cinema Diverse(City Sponsorship) 5,000 5,000 5,000
American Documentary Film Festival (City Sponsorship) 5,000 5,000 5,000
Run for Ike(in-kind) 0 1,834 1,834
Coyote Stageworks(City Sponsorship) 0 5,000 5,OQz`,.
LGBT Center Fundraising hala (City§ponsorship) _ 1,500 µ 5,000 5,D00
Shelter From The Storm Transportation (City Sponsorship) 10,000 5,000 5,000
AIDS Assistance Under the Stars(City Sponsorship) 3,950 5,000 5,000
Desert AIDS Project Steve Chase Gala(City Sponsorship) 5,000 5,000 5,000
Agua Caliente Tribe Canyons Event (City Sponsorship) 5,000 5,000 5,000
Well in the Desert Christmas Dinner(City Sponsorship) 2,803 3,350 3,500
Camelot Cultural Center Farmer's Market(Sustain. rebate) 1,079 1,079 3,500
Sub-Total 672,882 724,113 736,684
Parks & Recreation Dept.
Holiday Lights Replacement 50,000 0 0
Downtown Banner Replacement 20,000 0 0
Holiday Decor Set-up&Take-down (City Activity) 25,000 25,000 25,000
GRAND TOTAL $767,882 $749,113 $761,684
City of Palm Springs FY 2014-2015 Budget Resolution No. 23560
Adopted June 4,2014
FUNDING AGREEMENT
Coyote StageWorks
THIS FUNDING AGREEMENT ("Agreement') is made and entered into this
day of November, 2013, by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter
city and municipal corporation, (herein "City"), and Coyote StageWorks, a California
non-profit corporation, (herein "Recipient").
RECITAL
A. The City and Recipient are mutually interested in the continued funding of
community and educational outreach theatre programs to citizens in the Palm Springs
community.
B. The Recipient has agreed to provide such services to the Palm Springs
community pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
C. Based on its experience and reputation, the Recipient is qualified to
provide the services and desires to provide such services.
D. City desires to support the services of Recipient.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements
contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. SERVICES OF RECIPIENT
1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Recipient agrees to provide goods and services to citizens in the Palm
Springs community ("Services"), as shown in Exhibit A.
1.2 Compliance with Law. All services rendered under this Agreement shall
be provided in accordance with all laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and
regulations of City and any federal, state, or local governmental agency of competent
jurisdiction.
1.3 Licenses and Permits. Recipient shall obtain at its sole cost and
expense such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the
performance of the services required by this Agreement.
1.4 Promotional Literature. In the event Recipient distributes promotional
literature advertising the Services, City shall be acknowledged as a sponsor of the
Services.
1.5 Volunteer Coordination. To the extent reasonable, if requested by City,
Recipient agrees to notify its employees, members and volunteers of opportunities to
volunteer at City events.
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2. COMPENSATION OF RECIPIENT
2.1 Compensation of Recipient. City agrees to provide Recipient with
funding in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to be used for
providing the Services.
2.2 Method of Payment. City will provide Recipient with funding within thirty
(30) days of receipt of an invoice from Recipient.
2.3 Chanaes. In the event any change or changes to the Services is
requested by City, the parties hereto shall execute a written amendment to this
Agreement, setting forth with particularity all terms of such amendment, including, but
not limited to, any additional funding.
3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
3.2 Schedule of Performance. Recipient shall complete the Services no
later than June 30, 2014. Any remaining unused funds after June 30, 2014 shall be
returned to City.
3.3 Force Maieure. The time for performance of services to be rendered
pursuant to this Agreement may be extended because of any delays due to
unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of
Recipient, including, but not limited to, acts of God or of a public enemy, acts of the
government, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes,
freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather if Recipient shall within ten (10) days
of the commencement of such condition notify the Contract Officer who shall thereupon
ascertain the facts and the extent of any necessary delay, and extend the time for
performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the Contract
Officer's judgment such delay is justified, and the Contract Officer's determination shall
be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement.
3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 8.5 of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of twelve
months, commencing on July 1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2014 unless extended by
mutual written agreement of the parties.
4. COORDINATION OF WORK
4.1 Representative of Recipient. The following principal of Recipient is
hereby designated as being the representative of Recipient authorized to act on its
behalf with respect to the Services specified herein and make all decisions in
connection therewith: Chuck Yates, Founding Artistic Director.
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4.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the City Manager, or
his/her designee. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of the City required
hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer.
4.3 Prohibition Aaainst Subcontracting or Assignment. Recipient shall
not contract with any other individual or entity to perform in whole or in part the Services
required hereunder without the express written approval of City. In addition, neither this
Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by
operation of law, without the prior written approval of City.
4.4 Independent Contractor. Neither City nor any of its employees shall
have any control over the manner, mode, or means by which Recipient, its agents or
employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein.
Recipient shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City
and shall not be an employee of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly
independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role;
however, City shall have the right to review Recipient's work product, result, and advice.
Recipient shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or
employees are agents or employees of City.
5. INSURANCE
Recipient shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, policies of
insurance as required by the City Attorney.
6. INDEMNIFICATION.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Recipient shall defend (at Recipient's sole
cost and expense), indemnify, protect, and hold harmless City, its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively the "Indemnified Parties"), from
and against any and all liabilities, actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, costs,
judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages, demands, orders, penalties, and
expenses including legal costs and attorney fees (collectively "Claims"), including but
not limited to Claims arising from injuries to or death of persons (Recipient's employees
included), for damage to property, including property owned by City, from any violation
of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance, and from errors and omissions
committed by Recipient, its officers, employees, representatives, and agents, which
Claims arise out of or are related to Recipient's negligence or willful misconduct in the
performance of this Agreement, but excluding such Claims arising from the negligence
or willful misconduct of the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set
forth in this Agreement be construed to limit Recipient's indemnification obligation or
other liability hereunder.
7. RECORDS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports. Recipient shall prepare and submit to the Contract Officer a
report concerning the performance of the Services required by this Agreement within
thirty (30) days of completion of the Services or upon expiration of this Agreement,
whichever occurs first.
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7.2 Records. Recipient shall keep such books and records as shall be
necessary to properly perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the
Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. The Contract Officer
shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times,
including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such
records.
7.3 Cost Records. Recipient shall maintain all books, documents, papers,
employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs
incurred while performing under this Agreement and shall make such materials
available at its offices at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for
three (3) years from the date of final payment for inspection by City and copies thereof
shall be promptly furnished to City upon request.
S. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
8.1 California Law. 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
Recipient covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in
the event of such action.
8.2 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a
non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as
a waiver. No consent or approval of City shall be deemed to waive or render
unnecessary City's consent to or approval of any subsequent act of Recipient. Any
waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any
other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
8.3 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative. 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.
8.4 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 any default, to
recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to
obtain injunctive relief, a declaratory judgment, or any other remedy consistent with the
purposes of this Agreement.
8.5 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. City reserves the right to
terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days
written notice to Recipient, except that where termination is due to the fault of Recipient
and constitutes an immediate danger to health, safety, and general welfare, the period
of notice shall be such shorter time as may be determined by the City. Upon receipt of
the notice of termination, Recipient shall immediately cease all services hereunder
except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Recipient shall be
entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to receipt of the notice of
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termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter. Recipient
may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written
notice to City.
9. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
9.1 Non-Liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee
of City shall be personally liable to the Recipient, or any successor-in-interest, in the
event of any default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to the
Recipient or its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this
Agreement.
9.2 Covenant Against Discrimination. Recipient covenants that, by and for
itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that
there shall be no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in connection
with this Agreement regarding any person or group of persons on account of race, color,
creed, religion, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or
ancestry.
9.3 Political Use/Lobbying. Recipient covenants that the funds provided by
City pursuant to this Agreement will not be used for political advocacy or lobbying
purposes.
10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
10.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or
communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other
person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by pre-paid, first-class
mail to the address set forth below. Either party may change its address by notifying
the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed
communicated seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in
this Section.
To City: City of Palm Springs
Attention: City Manager
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262-6959
To Recipient: Coyote StageWorks
Attention: Chuck Yates
PO Box 5401
Palm Springs, CA 92263
10.2 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of
the parties and cannot be amended or modified except by written agreement.
10.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the
mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.
10.4 Severability. In the event that any one or more of the phrases,
sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be
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declared invalid or unenforceable by 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, which shall be
interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder.
10.5 Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties
hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by so executing this Agreement the parties hereto are formally bound to
the provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
date first set forth above.
"CITY" CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ATTEST:
By: By:skZ f `�
Clerktv Man�mr I��N�NGE D/.cccroe
APPROVED FORM:
By. APPROVED BY DEPARMENT HEAD
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Chuck Yates, Founding Artistic Director
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EXHIBIT A
May 10, 2013
To the Honorable Ginny Foat:
Dear Ginny,
As you know, Coyote StageWorks is homegrown in Palm Springs `;,We are a nonprofit,
501(c) iii Actors' Equity theatre company bringing affordable, ent "ping, thout-
provoking, professional theatre to Palm Springs and our surroundi desert comnities.
In just four short yes, hgv grown from a 44-seat storefr 4utsku of
town to the ma fic 43 s t Ann`nberg Theater at the Pal Att Museum.
Our productions limit a hied tfioasands of theatre lover a significant
creative impact o and A,gig)ti scant economic ' rings. I am
very proud of the ct at e Sta eWo}lt�just reef rie's
"Best of the Vall " a o 4erable MdCall "{fi affirmation
of so many people's hard work and this amazing to
Also as you know, Coyote StageWorks has a hi k t cptnmunity.
We have given tens of thousands of dollars of sty an d ' unity
organizations in Palm Springs and througho Palm Sp ,High
School to the Friends of the Palm Springs m Desert oject to
the Mizell Senior Center, from the Pal esert Regio
Hospital...Coyote StageWorks has "P ow we intend to It
Forward."
I am writing you today seeking s' sponsorship of
StageWorks' new Communit treach Program PLAY S. The
goal of our outreach pro ring more theatre to more peo Palm
Springs. And do so,for ore students. More financially-challen fors.
More members of our o community. More everyone.
But PLAY DATE out more than free tickets. It is about the em arged
experience of li tre. It is about theatre's unique to edu
entertains. It ' theatre as a vital fo al and onal
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communit , ey were t-prow ernoon of
extraordinary theatre at the . Luckinbill donated his time
and talent because he believes in Coyote StageWorks and the PLAY DATES Program.
DARROW was presented in conjunction with the Palm Springs Art Museum and the
Berger Foundation's "Free Second Sundays of the Month"program(generous
partnerships that will continue this next season).
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I am also thrilled to announce that Coyote StageWorks is partnered with the Palm Springs
Unified School District to bring PLAY DATES to students during the 2013-14 school
year. This is a dream come true for me, and it is a partnership that will bring the magic of
live theatre to thousands of PSUSD students, and do so, for free.
Of tours t is free to the PSUSD and the general public is n to our company.
Li ing, producto sts, transportation, and advertising are juS is w of the
as dated expenses, and t is why I am writing you today. Coy tageWorks is
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ki $5000 sponsorship m the City of Palm Springs for th 414 PLA
DATES ou ch series. CS W i committed to producing three t AY D#ES
events this next s u aga bl�fanding). The C' `rship Auld
provide vital fin this free pFagramming. A $ Yship
represents approx e % f the overall`FLAY DATES' e 2013-14
season. The Cit i oth a cuss nsurs of C e Palm
Springs, Wells F o, I eh a t, Des t PS", ukant.
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In exchange for a City'Ys generous sponsorship, Co a1Ure the
City's logo in all MV DATES', print`ads and p ' ;also list the
City as a"Generous Sponsor"on our company' Ci )fe,thanked in
all curtain speeches prior to PLAY DATES' p as sp apks, the
City will also receive 10 complimentary tic tar Gala. efiting
PLAY DATES) on Friday, January 17, 20 g Theater ��
Attached you will find a more detail LAY DATES''
including information about works fairs that wi "?' eld in
conjunction with certain PLAY also find a Pla om the
DARROW premiere and a very endee. Please let ` ' ow if I
can provide any additional i assist you and youu 11 " until
members.
In closing, I am deeply d of the creative and economic impact that
StageWorks has had alm Springs, and I am forever grateful for the ity's
outpouring of sup or our young company and the new PLAY DA ch
Program. Th or sharing our belief that theatre ' ' the DN eat city!
Sincerely y
Chu
Founding Director,
P.O. Box 5401
Palm Springs, CA 92263
760-318-0024
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COYOTE STAGEWORKS, WHO ARE WE? Formed in 2008, CSW's
not-for-profit mission is to provide affordable, entertaining, and thought-
provoking professional theatre to Palm Springs and the surrounding
communities of the Coachella Valley. We seek to nurture the creativity of
the individual and the community. As an Actors' Equit „QQW, any, our goal
is to create theatre of local, regional, and national influ ride. W. e are 4 501
(c) iii nonprofit organization primarily funded through the rosity cif
"The Coyote Club," our donor organization comprised off: " 3s, f y,
and theatre lovers from all over the country. In additio " e indi duals,
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METEORIC GROWTH. CSW's first s of a' 'e play in a
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consisted of three main stage produ r Gala B and the
premiere of our Community and ach progra AY
DATES. And it all took place t 3-seat Ann g
Theater at the Palm Springs
Community outreach is oyote StageWorks' ion.
Since the curtain went rst production, we have "Pai rward"
giving literally thous of dollars of tickets to desert schools harities
including the Pal rings High School, the Mizell Senior C e
Desert Aids Pro' the Palm Springs Air Museum, the Coll e
Desert, the Jo Senior Center, the Prime Timers of the e
Friends of Springs Animal m Sp ' of
Tourism, n Rights Campa' Assist m, the
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educational outreach pr DATES is simple:
Bring more theatre to more people. More students. More financially
challenged groups. More disenfranchised members of our community. We
seek to spotlight classic, contemporary, and new American plays and
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musicals. And we seek to do all this by keeping costs low, while keeping
entertainment and education high.
EDUCATION THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT. PLAY DATES is
designed to bring free, professional theatre of social and ltural significance
to every person in the Coachella Valley. The centerpiece',of the PLAY
DATES program is a staged-reading series of classic, con porary, " d
new American works that confront issues facing our co J, 'miry toda
Bullying, racism, and ageism are examples of these im `` "',,tissues. ith
the introductio o XY0. AIM,;students, financial kea ed s niors,
and other dise' kroups will gain access to piing
theatrical expe ' that tl esi and 41erve,; lI zlo so, free of
charge. But P Y is t eAhar 3 �t� about the
emotionally ch e ecpehrCe�of live Cheat e's unique
ability to educ while It entertains. It is a � :forum for
cross-cultural and cross-generational dial o PLAY
DATES is about fun for kids of all ages
THE EXPERIENCE OF LIVE TH ary foc fFLAY
DATES is the development of ne series will Ail the
excitement of live theatre to th a xperienced those
who do not have access to it, of afford it r oing so,
Coyote StageWorks hopes ng void created < ' e
current economic down shave suffered at all "" s of
education so there is a m programming for students. cannot
sit idly by when an e generation is being raised without ex to the
performing arts. S' arly, we cannot sit idly by when the pri
commercial the ickets has skyrocketed beyond the reac
members of o unity living on a fixed income. An cannot
sit idly by w al, emerging cul tino p ve
little or n the stage today. four go,
Coyote has given aw ollars is to
and tions.
We " ow
"PI
PLAY DATES represe 's commitment to
educational and community outreach. The series will feature programming
aimed directly at the needs of our underserved and disenfranchised
populations and the issues confronting them. By definition, a staged-reading
is a theatrical experience in which the actors perform with scripts in hand.
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Movement is limited and production values such as sets and costumes are
deliberately excluded from the performance so that the spoken word
becomes the star of the show. This "stripped down" approach to a play or
musical enables audiences to focus on the writer's use of language and the
themes contained therein. The message is king. Staged, dings also allow
a young company like CSW to present works that mighttherwise be cost-
prohibitive for main stage productions due to the size of ' ,cast, the
requirements of staging or even the "less commercial" n of the s sect
matter. And finally, the lower cost of a reading series, gsed taiain
stage productiofts)"Mille
Oreto bring more pr r'"'igg,to our
schools and commu`tity.
CSW's PLAY S ,g e ti n�Mah 9,2 V force
performance by�em a winning a _ 'iihill in his
UE
one man show,GLARE q ARROW T ��# pce was
treated to a scintillating look at one of our stomds. Mr.
Darrow is most widely known for his ro orn N e famous
Scopes "Monkey" Trial, a role that w rized b ;play and
movie, "Inherit the Wind" (widely ' nts' requ reading
lists). The gifted actor and teach nbill shine spotlight
on this fascinating chapter in a chapter that s Fe hoes in
our politics today.
In addition to Mr. Lucki is nominations incl ' Drama
Desk nod for DARRO y nod for his play LYNDON a Tony
nomination for the is erican play THE SHADOW BO
Luckinbill's other its include the original stage and film c e
ground-breakin BOYS IN THE BAND, and younger s will
know him fro AR TREK: THE FINAL FRONTIER. nbill is
a devoted s r of Coyote StageWMEMIM comp n to
bring the erserved popula rate fu to our
comp lm Springs.
Thi AY D by C orks
in conk ith the 's "Fre Sundays"
program and the Berger DARROW TONIGHT!
was free to 433 lucky theatre lovers.
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COYOTE STAGEWORKS' LONG-TERM GOALS FOR PLAY DATES:
1. The Presentation of Three to Five PLAY DATES in the 2013-l4
season. The PLAY DATES' Outreach Program wip constitute
additional programming to CSW's seasonal comm merit,of three
main stage productions and benefit at the Annenb ' 'Theater.
2. Expanding our partnership with PSUSD andtpol sytems
and edu or to t�fe i`19c�eaed access to P ° E�' events
for stud�.i e �ohth��ugh high sc '' °'
3. Partn w c � �lizat � ` to.. rovide
increaseccg�s ' evei d groups
like final}c.chall� } cd seniors.
4. The development of PLAY D ing 4dresses
issues of social and cultural si phasis '`', e placed
on topical issues confronting chised s, and
emerging cultures like the
5. The development o ...nee prog ng to
explore the themes n the source ma 1 and
how these themes DATES' audiences y. The
development of m guide for educators will be 1 to the
student experi and priority will be placed on materi ded in
students' re ed reading lists. An apprentice progra so be
develope students interested in a career in the pe arts.
6. opment of post-p lk Ba hops,
an . Discussions (s will b
facilitators skil topic stry
and educat shops that
deeper subje e
PLIMMATES' n invit may also
contribute his or t relates to the source
material.
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7. The full-scale production of PLAY DATES' events. CS W will
seek funding that will allow us to grow from staged readings to full-
scale productions of our PLAY DATES series.
8. The development of a PLAY DATES Blueprint can serve as a
model for other theatre companies, school systems"aqd communities
to emulate. Coyote StageWorks hopes that Play I1' dill be
helpful tool in arts advocacy. As a company, it is to " ay It
Forward" by inspiring arts education and comm. each
throughc, $ F SE3
L.S f=ir
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ORGANIZAT R Ef to=note that
not all PLAY A�prope re>{pre, the
KW
PLAY DATE - gsvxi11 be orgeRized into ]
A. STUDENT PLAY DA ign Sfudent
S;f^
populations with uMcul erial as
it relates to the i students
B. COMMUNI -- vents desig r the
public at l s on issues c nting
disen merging cultur
It is also important to ost STUDENT events will be d to
students and the ev take place during school hours. C ITY
events will be ope every resident and visitor to the Coach ley.
While the subje tter of a particular PLAY DATE may b on a
particular pop n, there will be no attempt to limit acce that
population where STUD E event ed).
Inclusion ' aged.
TH AL THE CS at
stu efit mos TES'
professI mg like here is o
substitute for the ritual magical experience of
watching a professional actor on a professional stage.
That being said, CSW is well aware of the high cost of transporting students
to and from venues. If budget constraints prevent us from bringing the
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students to the theater, Coyote StageWorks is committed to bringing theatre
to the students.
DIVERSITY. Coyote StageWorks is committed to diversity in our
audiences and on our stage. PLAY DATES will enable tIW to bring more
diverse theatrical experiences to our audiences and more, iversity in the
themes presented in those experiences. The series will sly ase a b ad
range of material, from classic plays to the cutting edge t, Is of Y.
The common thread running throughout the series is C 140mim ' nt to
showcasing th lv Sol rifan experience orks f
social and cul i ,. �W&mly believ ` nt audiences
need and dese w tllepl pf t�rpea' `ghts,
O'Neill, Mille , i is r et, ,was well as
the exciting ne o ssoo t pla ly believe
that all disenfr� sed. ctu�ss r eAd and des i t d ' s on stage,
to have their voices hear � )_fiat"is'why e ti the Latino
community will be spotlighted. At Coy , we i ,gthat the
playwrights of tomorrow must be nu
A TYPICAL PLAY DATES EV AY DAT ` 'ng
might have been chosen from t g list. The tion
may be a staged-reading of a y such as DE OF A
SALESMAN, TWELVE KILL A MOC BIRD.
It may be a Shakespeare LET or ROMEO A
JULIET.
Students will stud works in the classroom and then hear ad on
stage thereby all g students to focus on the spoken word essage
inherent in tho ords, and on the relevance of the mesa ent
audiences. tioned, CSW's 1 to se that
will enab g fully-produc S' ev nt
audien
In sic pla Jude c ns of
musi eak to NT or N. Still
another PLAY DATE nt-written one acts, linked
thematically by an issue confronting today's students like cyber-bullying or
"sex-ting." Regardless of the form a PLAY DATE takes, Coyote
StageWorks hopes that every PLAY DATE will be an engaging theatrical
experience that promotes dialogue and exploration after the curtain falls.
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Coyote StageWorks firmly believes that confronting issues of social and
cultural relevance onstage can lead audiences to confront the issues offstage.
As mentioned above, bullying, ageism, and racism are examples of these
issues. "Sex-ting," hate speech, teen pregnancy, eating ¢ gender
bias, drug abuse, and elder abuse are further examples o ss t�iat _ nfront
every segment of our community not just the disenfranc
Coyote StageWorks hopes to shine the spotlight on th more
a i ns 60&Ncl cl Arooms and li in-depth cony s
EDUCATION U H Q tra of
�T a
PLAY DATE _
Coyote Sta eDrpq , i m Ac t 2000 P ason
through PLA AS, and'w. ehope to i v entirety
of our 2013-14 season at the Annenber enri lives and
furthering cross-generational and cro e, CS ry proud
of the fact that our company contin nificant a iic
impact on the economy of Palm oachella V ;€
CSW BOARD OF DIREC
Alan Denny
Harriet Baron
Steve Carter
David Engel
Chaneen Mc
Phil Murph
Nancy Bl evil
Charles
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Chuck ounding