HomeMy WebLinkAbout05604 - PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION EVENT PROMOTION FOR MODERNISM WEEK 2008 AGREEMENT FOR EVENT PROMOTION
Modernism Week 2008
This Agreemrr�ent governed by the laws of the State of California is made and
entered into this$A day of �0,k, , 2009 by and between the City of Palm Springs,
a municipal corporation, hereinafter fled °CITY" and the Palm Springs Preservation
Foundation, a California Non-Profit Corporation, hereinafter called "Promoter".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CITY COUNCIL recognizes the intrinsic value of cultural,
promotional and educational events and the role they play in enhancing and expanding
the economic vitality and image of the CITY;
WHEREAS, the City Council provides funding assistance to eligible
organizations for the purpose of promoting cultural, promotional and educational events
and/or activities that generally benefit the community;
WHEREAS, Promoter and several other local architectural and preservation
organizations are planning to host the 3rd Annual Modernism Week as described herein
(hereinafter"EVENT");
WHEREAS, the EVENT, which plays homage to the ideals of mid-century
modern design and architecture, will be held at various locations in Palm Springs
February 14-24, 2008;
WHEREAS, PROMOTER needs financial assistance to produce this EVENT and
has requested CITY sponsorship;
WHEREAS, the CITY COUNCIL has determined that this EVENT will generate
economic benefit and name recognition for the CITY;
WHEREAS, the CITY COUNCIL does hereby find that sponsorship of this EVENT
would be of public benefit.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1,0 EVENT DESCRIPTION, DATE AND LOCATION
1.1 PROMOTER shall organize, manage and produce the EVENT as generally
described in Exhibit "X and attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
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2008 Palm Springs Modernism Week
1.2 The EVENT shall be held from February 14-24, 2008 at various locations
throughout the City. In no event shall alternate dates be set without the express
written approval of CITY.
2.0 CREDIT LINE
2.1 The City shall be recognized as the exclusive "Presenting Sponsor" in all
advertising related to the EVENT. No other municipal or government agency sponsor
shall appear in the title or promotional materials of the Event. For promotional purposes
the EVENT shall include the fallowing credit line in all paid media (advertising),
publications, and onsite signage: "Presented by the City of Palm Springs."
3.0 SPONSORSHIP TERMS FOR THE CITY
3.1.1 To produce the EVENT, the CITY will provide PROMOTER with
Twenty Thousand dollar ($20,000) cash sponsorship (herein "Contract Sum"). The
City shall disburse funds upon execution of said agreement unless otherwise
changed by the City. PROMOTER is responsible for raising all funds necessary to
produce the EVENT in excess of the City's Contract Sum.
3.1.2 Provided PROMOTER is not in default under this Agreement, the
Contract Sum shall be paid as follows: (i) $15,000 at such time as this Agreement
has been fully executed by both parties; (ii) the sum of $5,000 on or before
February 28, 2008. City shall have no obligation to make the payment to Promoter
due February 28, 2008 if the EVENT is not held on the dates specified in Section
1,2.
3.2 The Promoter shall provide City Twenty Five (25) tickets allowing
access to the EVENT as the parties agree is necessary in order for City to fully
enjoy its benefits.
3.3 Palm Springs residents, with proof of residency (e.g., photo identification
or utility bill), shall be allowed to attend the "French Jazz Films" event scheduled for
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at no charge. Promoter shall make a good faith effort to
notify Palm Springs residents about the "French Jazz Films" through the use of
advertising, press releases, and other materials.
3.4 The City shall be positioned as the Presenting Sponsor in all advertising.
Examples of advertising include, but are not limited to:
3.4.1 Program — City shall receive space to place one (1) full-page
advertisement in the EVENT's official program for marketing and promotion
purposes. In addition, City shall receive space to place one (1) "Welcome Letter'
from the Mayor and City Council within the Official Program,
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3.4.2 Collateral Materials — City shall be prominently position and named
as a Major Sponsor in any additional printed materials that are created to
promote EVENT.
3.5 The City shall be identified as the Presenting Sponsor of the EVENT on
the Promoter's website page at www.modernisnweek.com for a term of no less than
ninety (90) days. There shall be a hyperlink from the Promoter's web site to the City's
web site at www.nalmsorinos-oa.aov. The parties agree that said link may be "Framed"
whereby material or pages from the linked web site appear in a frame on the site which
creates the link. The parties expressly recognize their individual obligations and
responsibilities for the content, quality, accuracy or completeness of materials
contained on their respective web sites and agree to hold each other harmless from any
special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages that may arise from the use of, or
the inability to use, the respective sites and/or the materials contained on either site
whether the materials contained on the site are provided by the City or the Promoter.
3.6 PROMOTER will provide a post EVENT report to the CITY's
representative sixty (60) days following the close of the EVENT. At a minimum, this
report should include, but is not limited to the number of attendees, publicity received
and final costs to produce EVENT.
4.0 PRODUCTION SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY PROMOTER
As the producer of the EVENT, PROMOTER will provide production services
including but not limited to the following and will accept all financial responsibility for such
services:
4.1.1 Securing the necessary venues for the EVENT.
4.1.2 Contracting and paying for all service vendors and technical support
including, but not limited to sound, including a public address system, lighting,
catering, and security services at related activities for the EVENT,
4.1.3 Recruitment, coordination and supervision of volunteers and all their
activities.
4.1.4 Obtain certificates of insurance and liability release forms from all
volunteers and vendors participating in EVENT.
4.1.5 PROMOTER shall be responsible for all promotional activities related to
the EVENT including:
a) Arranging and buying advertising space in local newspapers and other
publications to promote the EVENT and the CITY.
b) Preparing press releases and marketing materials to promote the EVENT.
c) Coordinating local and regional public relations including the distribution of
press materials to entertainment and travel writers.
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d) Coordinating with the CITY's Bureau of Tourism to promote EVENT if
deemed appropriate.
e) Promoting EVENT through personal appearances and/or the distribution of
collateral materials.
4.2 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY
4.2.1 City shall make a goad faith effort to promote the EVENT on the City's
government access channel and other advertising and marketing vehicles as the
City Manager deems appropriate.
6,11 TERM OF AGREEMENT
5.1 AGREEMENT PERIOD. The effective date of this Agreement shall be
December 18, 20077 through March 30, 2008. Any covenant, term or provision of this
Agreement which in order to be effective must survive the termination of this Agreement
shall survive any such termination.
5.2 BREACH OF AGREEMENT. Any material deviation by PROMOTER for
any reason from the requirements hereof, or from any other provision of this Agreement,
shall constitute a breach of this agreement and may be cause for termination at the
election of CITY. CITY may terminate this Agreement, for cause, by giving ten (10) days'
notice to PROMOTER. In the event of termination by whatever means, CITY shall have
the option to direct PROMOTER's actions with respect to access to materials or assigning
any rights, such as name, lists, speaker contracts to CITY or its designee_ CITY reserves
the right to waive any and all breaches of this Agreement, and any such waiver shall not
be deemed a waiver of all previous or subsequent breaches. In the event CITY chooses
to waive a particular breach of this Agreement, it may condition same on payment by
PROMOTER of actual damages occasioned by such breach of Agreement and shall
make every effort to resolve the same quickly and amicably.
5.3 AGREEMENT TERMINATION. In the event PROMOTER is unable to fulfill
its responsibilities under this Agreement for any reason whatsoever, including
circumstances beyond its control, CITY may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part
in the same manner as for breach hereof and be entitled to the same rights on
termination.
5.4 REIMBURSEMENT. All amounts paid to PROMOTER pursuant to this
Agreement shall be subject to reimbursement upon the occurrence of any of the
following events:
(a) The dissolution of PROMOTER; or
(b) PROMOTER terminates or attempts to terminate this Agreement for any
reason other than City's failure to make payments as provided hereunder;
or
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(c) PROMOTER fails to fulfill the responsibilities, duties, and obligations set
forth herein.
6.0 GENERAL
6,1 INDEMNITY. Promoter and City agree that City, (its officers, employees
and agents) should, to the maximum extent permitted by law, be fully protected from
any loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys fees, litigation costs,
defense costs, court costs or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the
performance of this agreement. Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision
are intended by the parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest
protection possible under the law to the City. Promoter acknowledges that City would
not permit the EVENT described herein in the absence of this commitment from
Promoter to indemnify and protect City as set forth here.
To the full extent permitted by law, Promoter shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless
City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from all loss, cost, and expense
arising out of any liability or claim of liability for personal injury, bodily injury to persons,
contractual liability and damage to property sustained or claimed to have been
sustained arising out of activities of the Promoter or those of any of its officers, agents,
or employees, whether such act is authorized by this Agreement or not; and Promoter
shall pay for any and all damage to the property of the City, or loss or theft of such
property, done or caused by such persons. City assumes no responsibility whatsoever
for any property placed on the premises. Promoter further agrees to waive all rights of
subrogation against City. The provisions of this Section do not apply to any damage or
loss caused solely by the negligence of the City or any of its agents or employees.
In the event Promoter fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required
here, Promoter agrees to be fully responsible according to the terms of this section.
Failure of City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional
obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder, This
obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth herein is binding on the successors,
assigns, or heirs of Promoter and shall survive the termination of this Agreement or this
section.
6.2 INSPECTION OF RECORDS. CITY shall have the right to monitor and
inspect all work or records under this Agreement.
6.3 COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains all the terms and
conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other understandings, oral or otherwise,
regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of
the parties hereto. This Agreement supersedes all previous agreements, if any, between
the parties.
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6.4 AMENDMENTS. Any alterations, variations, modifications or waivers of
provisions to this Agreement shall be valid only when reduced to writing duly signed and
attached to the original of this Agreement.
6.5 NOTICES. Communications among the parties hereto shall be addressed
as follows:
PROMOTER: Palm Springs Preservation Foundation
William Kopelk, President
P.O. Box 1122
Palm Springs, CA 92263
(760)416-3811 FAX(760) 416-3254
CITY: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
David H. Ready, City Manager
P.O. Box 2743
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-8202 FAX(760) 323-8207
6.6 CITY REPRESENTATION. The City Manager and or his designee shall be
designated the "Liaison Representative of City." PROMOTER shall work closely with
the Liaison Representative of City to keep the CITY currently advised on the status of
EVENT.
6.7 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. PROMOTER shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations.
6.8 STANDARD OF CARE. CITY relies upon the professional ability of
PROMOTER as a material inducement to entering into this Agreement_ PROMOTER
agrees to use reasonable care and diligence in rendering services under this
Agreement. PROMOTER agrees that the acceptance of its work by CITY shall not
operate as a waiver or release of said obligation of PROMOTER. The absence,
omission, or failure to include items in this Agreement which are normally considered to
be a part of generally accepted professional procedure or which involve professional
judgment shall not be used as a basis for submission of inadequate work or incomplete
performance.
6.9 DEMAND FOR ASSURANCE. Each party to this Agreement undertakes
the obligation that the other's expectation of receiving due performance will not be
impaired. When reasonable grounds for insecurity arise with respect to the
performance of either party, the other may in writing demand adequate assurance of
due performance and until he/she receives such assurance may, if commercially
reasonable, suspend any performance for which the agreed return has not been
received. "Commercially reasonable" includes not only the conduct of a party with
respect to performance under this Agreement but also conduct with respect to other
agreements with parties to this Agreement or others. After receipt of a justified
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demand, failure to provide within a reasonable time, but not exceeding ten (10) days,
such assurance of due performance as is adequate under the circumstances of the
particular case is a repudiation of this Agreement. Acceptance of any improper
delivery, service, or payment does not prejudice the aggrieved party's right to demand
adequate assurance of future performance.
6.10 THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. Nothing contained in this Agreement
shall be construed to create and the parties do not intend to create any rights in third
parties.
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AGREEMENT FOR EVENT PROMOTION
2O08 Palm Springs Modernism Week
EXHIBIT "A"
Description of Event
Modernism Week is a 10-day event dedicated to the ideals of mid-century, modern design and
architecture. The event is co-produced by three local architecture and preservation entities
including the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, the Palm Springs Modern Committee and
the Architecture and Design Council of the Palm Springs Art Museum. The event,which is held
February 14-24, 2008 at various locations in the City, will include a vintage car show, a vintage
fashion show, films, architecture tours, lectures, and parties in celebrated private mid-century
modern homes.
A schedule for Modernism Week 2008 is attached.
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PALM SPRINGS 2008 MODERNISM WEEK
February 14 - 24
EVENT SCHEDULE
PRE-EVENT FUN-Thursday, Feb 14 at 7 p.m. The GANDS Livel
Share the lave-the Modernism Love,that is!Modernism Week festivities begin with this pre-
event Valentine's Day jam session hosted by Joan and Gary Gand.Cost$20 Location:TBD Info:
modemismweek.00m
Friday, Feb 15 at 2 p.m. DON WERLER STAR DEDICATION
Architect Donald Wexler,FAIA,renowned for his groundbreaking steel house designs,will be
honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.Star Dedication is 300 S.Palm Canyon
Drive,Downtown Palm Springs at 2 p.m. Event is free and the public is invited to attend.
Sponsored by Palm Springs Modem Committee. More Info: psmodcom.org
Friday, Feb 15 6--9 p.m. MODERNISM SHOW PREVIEW RECEPTION
Join other modernism aficionados and style arbiters for this ultra chic reception which will give
you a sneak peek at the fabulous finds that will he for sale at the two-day Modernism Show.Here's
your chance to snag the best of the best before the show opens.The Preview Reception benefits
the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation„Cost-$60 pp in advance or$60 at the door.Location:
Palm Springs Convention Center.More Info:pspf.net
Saturay,Feb 1610 a.m.--6 p.m. a ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS MODERNISM SHOW
Sunday, Feb 1711 a.m.-5 p.m. 0"'ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS MODERNISM SHOW
This annual gathering of avid modernism collectors and dealers has grown exponentially since its
Inception,now drawing thousands of people from around the country and from far flung locations
around the globe. And why not??Everyone wants to be in Palm Springs In February where the
weather is glorious,the beauty is mesmerizing and the modernism vibe Is hot,hot,hotl Produced
by Dolphin Promotions,this is among the biggest and most successful modernism shows
anywhere with a vast collection of stellar modernist furniture,art,jewelry,ceramics,vintage
clothing and more.Cost: $15 pp.Info: PalmSpringsModemism.com
Saturday, Feb 16 8 p.m. PSMODCOM ANNUAL GALA BENEFIT
The annual benefR for Palm Springs Modem Committee(PSMODCOM)is one rockin'modemism
lovefest you won't want to miss! Held at a fabulous mid-century modem private home,this party
is all about fun and dance,dance and fun,in no particular order.Cost:$125 pp. Buy tickets:
psmodcom.org
Sunday, Feb 17 9 a.m and 1 p.m. DOUBLE-DECKER BUS ARCHITECTURE TOUR
This is a fun open-air bus tour led by architectural historian Tony Merchell,a renowned authority
on Southern California architecture.You'll learn the history of local architecture and the
celebrated architects that put desert modernism on the map.You'll also see first-hand why Palm
Springs is ground zero for mid-century modem architecture.Cost is$75 pp. Bus tour begins and
ends at palm Springs Convention Center.Tickets and info:modernismweek eom.
Monday, Feb 18 8:30a.m.-5 p.m.TOURS OF ALBERT FREY'S HOME(FREY 11)
A rare opportunity to see the residence of the late modernist architect Albert Frey.Frey Two as it's
called,is impossibly perched on a mountain precipice above downtown Palm Springs and is
barely 1,000 square feet.Frey bequeathed his tiny gem to the Palm Springs Art Museum to be
used solely to further the study and practice of architecture.Due to those restrictions,its location
and size,Frey II is seldom open for the public to see.This 4S minute guided tour for a limited
number of participants will provide a unique experience and insight to the architectural sensibility
of a modem master.Don't miss this chance.A shuttle van will transport participants of each tour
from the Museum to the Frey House.Tickets,$60 pp.Benefits the Architecture and Design
Council.To register,call Museum Box Office:750-3254490
Monday,Feb 16 7:30 p.m. RETRO FILM SCREENING
Title of film TBD.Sponsored by the Palm Springs Historical Soclety.Cost:$10 pp.Location:TBD
Tuesday,Feb 19 1 p.m. DOUBLE-DECKER BUS ARCHITECTURE TOUR
By popular demand a second double-decker bus tour has been added.This architecture bus tour
Is led by Robert Imber of Palm Springs Modern Tours. It will give an overview of Palm Springs'
mid-century modem architecture including historic neighborhoods such as the Tennis Club
District,Las Palmas,and Little Tuscany.Cost is$75 pp.Bus tour begins at parking lot at Belardo
Rd and W.Alejo Rd,behind Koffi.
Tuesday, Feb 19 6 p.m. LECTURE BY AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECT RIC BUTT
Ric Butt has gained national renown in his native Australia for environmentally sustainable and
energy efficient buildings.As principal of the Canberra-based firm Strine Design,Butt is
committed to raising the profile of indigenous Australian architecture emphasizing sustainable
design and construction.Sponsored by the Architecture and Design Council of the Palm Springs
Art Museum.Location:Annenberg Theatre.Cost$5 ADC members, $10 nonmembers.Info:
psmuseum_org
Wednesday,Feb 20 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m, CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Enjoy live jazz while perusing dozens of pristine classic cars In front of The Camelot Theatre
located at 2300 E.Baristo Road.The event Is free to the public.For Info.modemiismweek.com
Wednesday, Feb 20 7:30 p.m FRENCH JAZZ FILMS
Modernism Week embraces and celebrates the international style of modernism that is embodied
in all art forms including music_In that spirit,Modernism Week brings you two French films about
two legendary jazz music icons Duke Ellington and Oscar Peterson.Shown at the state-cf-th"irt
Camelot Theatre.Cost Is$10 pp for both films.Sponsored by Palm Springs Modernism
Committee.Info:psmodcom org
Thursday, Feb 21 1:00 p.m VINTAGE FASHION SHOW
Enjoy a stylish poolside extravaganza of swinging Palm Springs style featuring fashions from
the mid-century to the 21st centuryl Tasty tidbhs&libations will be served poWuldle at the ultra
hip mid century modem Inn The hideaway.Located at 370 West Arenas,Palm Springs.Cost.$40
pp,retro attire encouraged_Benefits the three non-profds that produce Modernism Week: Palm
Springs Preservation Foundation,Palm Springs Modem Committee and the Architecture and
Design Council of the Palm Springs Art Museum. Info:modernismweek.com
Thursday, Feb 21 6:00 p.m ADC FILM
The Architecture&Design Council of the Palm Springs Museum will present a film about a
notable architect TBD.The film will be screened at the museum's newly renovated Annenberg
Theatre_Located at 101 Museum or,Palm Springs.Cost:ADC members$5 pp,$10 pp for
nonmembers.Info:psmuseum.org
Friday, Feb 22 6:00 p.m RETRO MARTINI PARTY
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a notfio-be-missed soinia at the famed
original Donald Wexler House,his family home now renovated to a keen modem aesthetic.Free to
PSPF members,$35 for nonmembers,includes PSPF membership. Info:pspf net
Saturday, Feb 23 12:00 noon PALM SPRINGS RE-IMAGINED
Palm Springs,noted for its mid-century modem architecture,Is at a crossroads-how to
reinvigorate the city's downtown sector while preserving its architectural character for which it is
renowned around the world??We asked architects from around the country to tat their
Imagination run wild and design innovative concepts for reinventing downtown Palm Springs.
Come see the results!These Imaginative forays of creative thinking will be on exhibit at the Marks
Graphics Gallery of the Palm Springs Art Museum.Reception to follow.Sponsored by Palm
Springs Preservation Foundation.Cost:$35 pp
Saturday, Feb 23 5:30 p.m. LECTURE AND EXHIBITION OPENING: JULIUS SHULMAN.•PALM
SPRINGS
Don't miss the much-anticipated landmark retrospective exhibition of architectural photographer
Julius Shulman at the Palm Springs Art Museum.Palm Springs,widely considered the mecca of
mid-century modem architecture,was documented by Shulman for decades,and one of his most
famous Images is a twilight photograph of Palm Springs'Kaufmann House by architect Richard
Neutra. His sensitivity and love of the region is made apparent by the breathtaking photographs
that he has taken of the architecture of the California Desert.
Shulman,more than any single Individual,was present for the evolution of the mid-century
modem style In California that Is now an international sensation,regularly covered In television,
movies and print media. He Is widely considered one of the greatest photographers of all time.
Lecture by exhibition curator and co-author Michael Stern and Alan Hess co-author of Julius
Shulman;Palm Springs(Rizzo/i 2007)in Annenberg Theatre.Exhibition reception follows in
Museum from 6 p.m.—8 p.m. Sponsored by ADC_Info:www.psmuseum oig
Sunday, Feb 23 10 a.m.—5:30 p.m. ARCITECTURE SYMPOSIUM: THE DESERT'S FIRST
EXCLUSIVE ENCLAVES:FROM MARRAKESH TO SMOKE TREE
Experience the life behind the gates at some of the desert's most exclusive enclavesl Beginning
with a brunch and a home tour of Marrakesh Country Club,participants will tour notable
residences at Sandpiper,Tamarisk Country Club,Seven Lakes Country Club,and conclude with a
cocktail reception at the historic Smoke Tree Ranch.The motor coach and walking tour will allow
you to experience firsthand the unique architecture of William Krisel,William Cody and John Elgin
Woolf.Tickets:$150 ADC members,$175 nonmembers.Call PSAM Box Office to register.760 325.
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