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DATE: July 20, 2005 NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: PALM SPRINGS PAVILION THEATRE
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider a repayable $300,000 loan agreement with Dick Taylor
Productions to create and produce the downtown "Palm Springs Pavilion Theater."
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Minute Order No. Approving a loan agreement with Dick Taylor
Productions, subject to final approval of the City Attorney; in the amount of
$300,000 at zero interest for the term of 36-months and waiving the associated
development fees up to a maximum of$10,000.
2. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2005-06."
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the
Agreement.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
In an effort to continue the revitalization of our downtown, the city is interested in finding
new and creative ideas which will bring people to our city's primary retail and
entertainment corridor. Toward this end, the Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre is a
concept created by Dick Taylor Productions. This opportunity calls for the placement of
a temporary theater to be located at Desert Fashion Plaza in downtown Palm Springs
near the southwest corner or the property directly across the street from the Palm
Springs Art Museum.
Through the cooperation of Wessman Development Company, Taylor will demolish an
existing building that formerly housed retail space to locate the theatre. Work is n
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City Council Staff Report
July 20, 2005 -- Page 2
Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre
expected to begin in mid-August 2005. The new structure will be a pavilion tent
featuring a contemporary design, housing a stage, lobby and stadium seating for an
audience of 1,000. The construction of the pavilion will be subject to the city's
development, planning and architectural review processes and procedures.
Entertainment at the Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre will focus on cirque-style
performances that will run for six to seven months. There will be eight to nine
performances at the Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre each week. Both evening and
matinees will be featured. The evening show will end by 8:30 pm. During the summer
the Theatre will feature concerts, musicals, and other entertainment attractions making
it a year round venue.
Grand Opening of the Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre is anticipated to take place
Thanksgiving week 2005.
The Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre is a 32 month venture that is anticipated to terminate
and be removed at that site in mid 2008. This is due to the anticipated final phases of
Desert Fashion Plaza redevelopment.
The cirque style performances at the Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre will run eighty to
ninety minutes without intermission. There will be concessions sold including soft drinks
and pre-packaged snacks only. Memorabilia from the show will also be available.
Parking at the Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre will be provided at the Desert Fashion
Plaza at both open air and underground locations. There will be a parking fee charged
by Wessman Development.
Tickets for the Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre will be available beginning in early
October via a local box office, the internet and by phone. Dick Taylor Productions will
initiate an aggressive marketing communications plan to position the Palm Springs
Pavilion Theatre in the Valley beginning late September 2005. Mr. Taylor has
committed to work with hotels, retailers, and restaurateurs to establish promotional
opportunities.
It is expected that the creation of the Palm Springs Pavilion Theater which has the
ability to bring between 5,000 and 7,000 additional guests to our downtown each week
could have a substantial economic impact for the downtown retailers, merchants and
restaurateurs. Combined with the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies Show, which has
been well received by our tourists for many years, both venues will showcase downtown
as an entertainment center.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of this agreement which is not to exceed $300,000 will be repaid as an interest
free loan from Dick Taylor Productions. The justification for the no interest loan is an
incentive by the city to Dick Taylor Productions who will undertake all production risks
and will be required to invest substantial dollars to finalize the facility and entertainment.
City Council Staff Report
July 20, 2005 -- Page 3
Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre
The loan will be for a term of 36 months and will be secured by Dick Taylor Productions
as outlined in the contractual agreement. In addition, it is requested that Council waive
development fees up to $10,000 as an additional incentive for Dick Taylor Productions
to perform under the terms of the agreement.
The revenue source for this loan will be a supplemental appropriation from the General
Fund Balance.
David H. Ready, City ' wager
Attachments:
Minute Order
Resolution
MINUTE ORDER NO.
APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH DICK
TAYLOR PRODUCTIONS, SUBJECT TO FINAL
APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY; IN THE
AMOUNT OF $300,000 AT ZERO INTEREST FOR A
TERM OF 36-MONTHS AND WAIVING THE
ASSOCIATED DEVELOPMENT FEES UP TO A
MAXIMUM OF $10,000. A
I, James Thompson, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
this Minute Order approving a loan agreement with Dick Taylor Productions,
subject to final approval of the City Attorney, in the amount of $300,000 at zero
interest for the term of 36-months and waiving the associated development fees
up to a maximum of $10,000., was adopted by the City Council of the City of
Palm Springs, California, in a meeting thereof held on the 20th day of July, 2005.
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOR THE 2005-06 FISCAL YEAR
WHEREAS Resolution 21283 approving the budget forthe fiscal year 2005-06 was
adopted on June 8, 2005; and
WHEREAS the City Manager has recommended, and the City Council desires to
approve, certain amendments to said budget;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Finance is authorized to
record inter-fund cash transfers as required in accordance with this Resolution, and
that Resolution 21283, adopting the budget for the 2005-06 fiscal year is hereby
amended as follows:
SECTION 1. ADDITIONS
Fund Activity Account Amount
001 Fashion Plaza 1400-65175 $300,000
Entertainment
Purpose Loan to Dick Taylor Productions to create and produce the downtown
'Palm Springs Pavilion Theater.
SECTION 2. SOURCE
Fund Activity Account Amount
001 Fund Balance ($300,000)
Adopted this 200 day of July, 2005.
David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
James Thompson, City Clerk
Resolution No.
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on July 20, 2005, by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
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AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF
PALM SPRINGS PAVILLION THEATER
THIS AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF PALM SPRINGS PAVILLION THEATER
("Agreement"),is made and entered into this 20TH day of July, 2005, by and between the CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, a municipal corporation, ("City")and Dick Taylor Productions„ Inc, a California
corporation, ("Producer"). The parties hereto agree as follows:
1.0 SERVICES OF PRODUCER
1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement,the Producershall provide those services specified in the"Scope of Services"attached
hereto as Exhibit"A"and incorporated herein by this reference,which services may be referred to in
this Agreement as "services" or "work." As a material inducement to the City entering into this
Agreement, Producer represents and warrants that Producer is a provider of first class services and
Producer is experienced in performing the services contemplated in this Agreement and, in light of
such status and experience, Producer covenants that it shall follow the highest professional
standards in performing the required under this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, the
phrase"highest professional standards"shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one
or more first-class production companies producing cirque style performances in an exciting
presentation.
1.2 Producer's Proposal. The Scope of Service is described in Exhibit"A"to this
Agreement. The services to be performed under this Agreement generally include the completion of
appropriate site preparation,the construction of a theatrical tent structure("Theater")that will seat
approximately 1,000 persons, and the producing and presentation of at least eight (8) theatrical
productions per week during the Principal Season,suitable for family entertainment,on the Site. For
the purposes of this Agreement, the term "Principal Season" means the period of time between
November and May and the term"Site"means the southwest side of the Desert Fashion Plaza. In
the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such proposal and this Agreement,the terms of
this Agreement shall govern.
1.3 Compliance with Law. All services rendered under this agreement shall be
provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City
and any Federal,State,or local governmental agency having jurisdiction in effect atthe time service
is rendered.
1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees,and Assessments. Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement, Producer 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 and the installation or construction of any improvements as may be required or
desirable for the provision of such services. Producer shall have the sole obligation to pay for any
fees,assessments, and taxes,plus applicable penalties and interest,which may be imposed by law
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2.2 Method of Reimbursement. The City's advances under Section 2.1 of this
Agreement shall be reimbursed to the City at the rate of at least one dollar ($1.00) for each
admission to any production, show, or event of any kind conducted or presented at the Theater.
2.3 Interest. In recognition of the public benefits associated with this Agreement,
and in addition to the City's willingness to waive normal processing fees forland use entitlements as
provided in Section 1.5,the City agrees to forego interest on the principle amount of the loan so long
as the Producer is performing the services as provided in this Agreement. In the event of any
default, producer shall pay interest at the rate of 10% per annum on any outstanding amounts due
and payable to the City commencing on the thirty-first day after termination of this Agreement as
provided in Section 3.3 below.
2.4 Security. Producer's obligations under this Agreement shall be secured by a
letter of credit acceptable to the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Attorneydelivered
to the City prior to or at the time Producer requests payment of any portion of the loan of funds as
described in Section 2.1 above.
3.0 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement,
3.2 Schedule of Performance. Producer shall commence the services pursuant
to this Agreement upon City Council approval of this Agreement.
3.3 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on duly 20, 2005 and
continue in full force and effect for a period of three(3)years. In the event producer fails to provide
the services required under this Agreement, the City may give notice to the Producer that the
Producer is in default and demand that the Producer cure the default. In the event the Producer
fails to cure the default within ten (10) days of the receipt of the notice of default,this Agreement
shall be deemed terminated and producer shall paythe City any outstanding principle amount ofthe
loan.
4.0 COORDINATION OF WORK
4.1 Representative of Producer. The following principals of Producer are hereby
designated as being the principals and representatives of Producer authorized to act in its behalf
with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in conrection therewith:
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the
foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore,
the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all
activities of Producer and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder.
For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing principals may not be replaced nor may their
responsibilities be substantially reduced by Producer without the express written approval of City.
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(b) Worker's Compensation Insurance. A policy of worker's
compensation insurance in an amount which fully complies with the statutory requirements
of the State of California and which includes $1,000,000 employer's liability.
(c) Business Automobile Insurance. A policy of business automobile
liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis with a single limit liability in the amount
of $1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage, Said policy shall include coverage for
awned, non-owned, leased and hired cars.
All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance. (Reference Section 5.3
regarding sufficiency.) The insurershall waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have
against the City,its officers, employees and agents, and their respective insurers. In the event any
of said policies of insurance are canceled,the Producer shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit
new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer. No work or
services under this Agreement shall commence until the Producer has provided the City with
Certificates of Insurance, endorsements or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above
insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance,endorsements,or binders are approved by
the City.
The Producer agrees thatthe provisions of this Section 5.1 shall not be construed as limiting
in any way the extent to which the Producermay be held responsible for the payment of damages to
any persons or property resulting from the Producer's activities or the activities of any person or
person for which the Producer is otherwise responsible.
In the event the Producer subcontracts any portion of the work in compliance with Section
4.3 of this Agreement the contract between the Producer and such subcontractor shall require the
subcontractor to maintain the same polices of insurancethat the Producer is required to maintain
pursuant to this Section.
5.2 Indemnification. Producer agrees to indemnify the City, its officers, agents
and employees against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all
actions,suits,claims,damages to persons or property,losses,costs,penalties,obligations,errors,
omissions or liabilities, (herein"claims or liabilities")that may be asserted or claimed by any person,
firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work,operations or
activities of Producer, its agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees, provided for herein, or
arising from the negligent acts or omissions of Producer hereunder, or arising from Producer's
negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this
Agreement,whether or not there is concurrent passive or active negligence on the part of the City,
its officers, agents or employees but excluding such claims or liabilities arising from the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, agents or employees, who are directly
responsible to the City, and in connection therewith:
(a) Producer will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any
of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys'
fees incurred in connection therewith;
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7.0 ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
7.1 California Law. This Agreement shalt 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 Producer covenants and agrees to submit to the personal
,jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.
7.2 Disputes. In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement, the
injured party shall notify the injuring party in writing of its contentions by submitting a claim therefor.
The injured party shall continue performing its obligations hereunder so long as the injuring party
commences to cure such default within ten (10) days ofservice of such notice and completes the
cure of such default within forty-five (45) days after service of thenotice, or such longer period as
may be permitted by the injured party; provided that if the default is an immediate danger to the
health,safety and general welfare,such immediate action may be necessary, Compliance with the
provisions of this Section shall be a condition precedent to termination of this Agreement for cause
and to any legal action, and such compliance shall not be a waiver of any party's right to take legal
action in the event that the dispute is not cured, provided that nothing herein shall limit City's or the
Producer's right to terminate this Agreement without cause pursuant to Section 7.8.
7.3 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by non-
defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. A
party's consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party's consent orapproval
shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party's consent to or approval of any
subsequent act. 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.
7.4 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.
7.5 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 declaratory or injunctive
relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.
7.6 Attorneys' Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or
defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement,the
prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted,
whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees. Attorney's fees shall
include attorney's fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney's fees shall be
entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action,taking depositions and discovery
and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees
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the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement maybe amended
at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.
9.4 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 a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs,or
sections of this Agreementwhich are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry
.out the intent of the parties hereunder,unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity
deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.
9.5 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that(i)such party is duly organized and existing, (ii)they are duly authorized
to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party,(iii)by so executing this Agreement,
such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this
Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the
date first written above.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ATTEST: a municipal corporation
By: By.
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
City Attorney
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170 N. Palm Canyon #B • Palm Springs, CA 92262
760,416.2450 • 760.416.1340 fax
Exhibit "All
Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre
The Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre is a concept by Dick Taylor Productions,Inc. The project
will be located in the heart of Palm Springs, providing "live"family oriented entertainment on a
year round basis to local citizens and visitors alike,
In recent years the Palm Springs downtown shopping area has fallen on difficult times. Stores
have closed and complaints have been raised that there is just not enough going on to attract
shoppers and visitors to this City area. We are bringing something exciting in entertainment that
will help revitalize downtown and compliment the Arts & Entertainment aspect of Palm Springs.
The Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre, scheduled to open in late November or December 2005, will
be located at the Desert Fashion Plaza directly across the street from the Palm Springs Art
Museum. The Theatre will take over space currently occupied by one of the original Desert
Fashion Plaza buildings, which will be taken down and completely cleared. In its place we will
erect a magnificent Pavilion tent structure, which will become a 1,000-seat theatre. The Pavilion
will be 185' long 110' wide and some 50' tall. With beautiful lighting and other visual effects, it
will be an attractive addition to the downtown area. The sound-proofed structure with air
conditioning and heating will have a sense of 1950's styling to it. Inside the Pavilion,the shows
will be spectacular Cirque-style presentations featuring acrobats,jugglers,high-flying artists,
dancers and some of the most unusual performers audiences have ever seen. It's entertainment
for the whole family with eight to nine performances a week.
Dick Taylor Productions has worked closely with Wessman Development Company to secure
the property for the Theatre. We will work with the City of Palm Springs in all aspects of
approvals to move forward on this project to assure it meets all necessary requirements. Our
goal is to be open in late November or December of 2005.
The Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre will have an extensive marketing, advertising and public
relations program to support it. We will be working with local retailers, restaurants and hotels to
provide special cooperative packages to encourage visitors and locals to extend their time when
coming into Palm Springs to see our show. We have begun conversations with the Pahn Springs
Art Museum for cooperative programs and hope to do the same with the Fabulous Palm Springs
Follies.
The potential of the Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre is substantial for the downtown area. With
sell-out audiences, we will deliver 8,000 to 9,000 people per week shopping, dining and visiting
Palm Springs; at 70%capacity we will deliver around 6,000!
AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF
PALM SPRINGS PAVILLION THEATER
THIS AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF PALM SPRINGS PAVILLION THEATER
("Agreement"), is made and entered into this 20TH day of July, 2005, by and between the CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, a municipal corporation, ("City")and Dick Taylor Productions„ Inc, a California
corporation, ("Producer"). The parties hereto agree as follows:
1.0 SERVICES OF PRODUCER
1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement,the Producer shall provide those services specified in the"Scope of Services"attached
hereto as Exhibit"A"and incorporated herein by this reference,which services may be referred to in
this Agreement as "services" or "work." As a material inducement to the City entering into this
Agreement, Producer represents and warrants that Producer is a provider offirst class services and
Producer is experienced in performing the services contemplated in this Agreement and, in light of
such status and experience, Producer covenants that it shall follow the highest professional
standards in performing the required under this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, the
phrase"highest professional standards"shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one
or more first-class production companies producing cirque style performances in an exciting
presentation.
1.2 Producer's Proposal. The Scope of Service is described in Exhibit"A"to this
Agreement. The services to be performed under this Agreement generally include the completion of
appropriate site preparation,the construction of a theatrical tent structure("Theater")that will seat
approximately 1,000 persons, and the producing and presentation of at least eight (8) theatrical
productions per week during the Principal Season,suitable for family entertainment,on the Site. For
the purposes of this Agreement, the term "Principal Season" means the period of time between
November and May and the term"Site"means the southwest side of the Desert Fashion Plaza. In
the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such proposal and this Agreement,the terms of
this Agreement shall govern.
1.3 Compliance with Law. All services rendered under this agreement shall be
provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions,statutes, rules, and regulations of the City
and any Federal,State, or local governmental agency having jurisdiction in effect atthe time service
is rendered.
1.4 Licenses, Permits Fees and Assessments. Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement, Producer 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 and the installation or construction of any improvements as may be required or
desirable for the provision of such services. Producer shall have the sole obligation to pay for any
fees,assessments, and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest,which may be imposed by law
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and arise from or are necessary for the Producer's performance of the services required by this
Agreement, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City against any such fees,
assessments, taxes penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City hereunder.
1.5 Land Use Entitlements. Producer shall be responsible for applying for and
securing all appropriate land use permits and entitlements, including, but not limited to an
environmental assessment(including an initial study),grading permits,a conditional use permit,and
building permits.The Citywill waive the normal processing fees associated with review and approval
of such environmental review, grading permits, conditional use permit and building permits.
1.6 Familiarity with Services. By executing this Contract, Producer warrants that
Producer(a)has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed,(b)
has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the
facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement.
Producer warrants that Producer has or will investigate the Site and is or will be fully acquainted with
the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of services hereunder. Should the Producer
discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of the
services hereunder, Producer shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed
except at Producer's risk until written instructions are received from the Contract Officer.
1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties. Both parties agree to use reasonable care
and diligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Both parties agree to act
in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be
reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified,
neither party shall be responsible for the service of the other.
1.8 Public Benefits. Producer is proposing to produce and stage events that will
attract and draw persons to the City's downtown area,thereby increasing opportunities for additional
;sales of merchandise, meals, and rooms, resulting in increased sales taxes and transient occupancy
taxes to the City. City finds and acknowledges that these efforts of Producer constitutes a sufficient
public purpose to justify the making of the loan pursuant to the terms as provided in this Agreement.
2.0 ADVANCE OF FUNDS
2.1 Advance Toward Costs. For the services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement, the City shall loan and advance funds to Producer in a total amount up to Three
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) for the purpose of assisting the Producer finance
necessary upfront and continuing costs associated with the planning, staging, marketing, and
promoting of the services. The City's advances pursuant to this Agreement shall be made after
Producer delivers a copy of a lease, license, or other document evidencing a right to occupy and
use the Site and after approval of all land use entitlements as identified in Section 1.5 of this
Agreement. The principle amount of the loan shall be repaid before or at the termination of the
Agreement as identified in Section 3.3 below.
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2.2 Method of Reimbursement. The City's advances under Section 2.1 of this
Agreement shall be reimbursed to the City at the rate of at least one dollar ($1.00) for each
admission to any production, show, or event of any kind conducted or presented at the Theater.
2.3 Interest. In recognition of the public benefits associated with this Agreement,
and in addition to the City's willingness to waive normal processing fees for land use entitlements as
provided in Section 1.5,the City agrees to forego interest on the principle amount of the loan so long
as the Producer is performing the services as provided in this Agreement. In the event of any
default, producer shall pay interest at the rate of 10%per annum on any outstanding amounts due
and payable to the City commencing on the thirty-first day after termination of this Agreement as
provided in Section 3.3 below.
2.4 Security. Producer's obligations under this Agreement shall be secured by a
letter of credit acceptable to the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Attorney delivered
to the City prior to or at the time Producer requests payment of any portion of the loan of funds as
described in Section 2.1 above.
3.0 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
3.2 Schedule of Performance. Producershall commence the services pursuant
to this Agreement upon City Council approval of this Agreement.
3.3 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on July 20, 2005 and
continue in full force and effect for a period of three(3)years. In the event producerfails to provide
dhe services required under this Agreement, the City may give notice to the Producer that the
Producer is in default and demand that the Producer cure the default. In the event the Producer
fails to cure the default within ten (10) days of the receipt of the notice of default,this Agreement
shall be deemed terminated and producer shall paythe City any outstanding principle amount of the
loan.
4.0 COORDINATION OF WCRK
4.1 Representative of Producer. The following principals of Producer are hereby
designated as being the principals and representatives of Producer authorized to act in its behalf
with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in conrection therewith:
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the
foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore,
the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all
activities of Producer and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder.
For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing principals may not be replaced nor may their
responsibilities be substantially reduced by Producer without the express written approval of City.
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4.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be such person as may be
designated by the City Manager of City. It shall be the Producer's responsibility to assure that the
Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the
Producer shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless
otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the
Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority to sign all documents on behalf of the
City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.
4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. The experience,
knowledge, capability and reputation of Producer, its principals and employees were a substantial
inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Producer shall not contract with any
other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written
approval of the City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred,
assigned, conveyed,hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law,whether for the
benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted
hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more
than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Producer, taking all
transfers into account on a cumulative basis, In the event of any such unapproved transfer,
including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall
release the Producer or any surety of Producer of any liability hereunder without the express
consent of City.
4.4 Independent Contractor. Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have
any control over the manner, mode or means by which Producer, its agents or employees,perform
the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. City shall have no voice in the
selection, discharge, supervision or control of Producer's employees,servants,representatives or
agents, or in fixing their number, compensation or hours of service. Producer shall perform all
services required herein as an independent Producer of City and shall remain at all times as to City
a wholly independent Producer with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Producer
shall not at anytime or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents
or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a
partner of Producer in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint
enterprise with Producer.
5.0 INSURANCE, INDEMNIFICATION AND BONDS
5.1 Insurance. The Producer shall procure and maintain,at its sole cost and
expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement
including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance:
(a) Commercial General Liability Insurance. A policy of commercial general
liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of a least
$1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage including coverages for contractual liability,
personal injury, independent Producers, broad form property damage, products and
completed operations.
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(b) Worker's Compensation Insurance. A policy of workers
compensation insurance in an amount which fully complies with the statutory requirements
of the State of California and which includes $1,000,000 employer's liability.
(c) Business Automobile Insurance. A policy of business automobile
liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis with a single limit liability in the amount
of $1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage, Said policy shall include coverage for
owned, non-owned, leased and hired cars.
All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance. (Reference Section 5.3
regarding sufficiency.) The insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have
against the City, its officers,employees and agents, and their respective insurers. In the event any
of said policies of insurance are canceled, the Producer shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit
new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer. No work or
services under this Agreement shall commence until the Producer has provided the City with
Certificates of Insurance, endorsements or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above
insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance,endorsements,or binders are approved by
the City.
The Producer agrees that the provisions of this Section 5.1 shall not be construed as limiting
in any way the extent to which the Producer may be held responsible for the payment of damages to
any persons or property resulting from the Producer's activities or the activities of any person or
person for which the Producer is otherwise responsible.
In the event the Producer subcontracts any portion of the work in compliance with Section
4.3 of this Agreement the contract between the Producer and such subcontractor shall require the
subcontractor to maintain the same polices of insurancethat the Producer is required to maintain
pursuant to this Section.
5.2 Indemnification. Producer agrees to indemnify the City, its officers, agents
and employees against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all
actions, suits, claims, damages to persons or property,losses, costs, penalties,obligations,errors,
omissions or liabilities, (herein"claims or liabilities")that may be asserted or claimed by any person,
firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work,operations or
activities of Producer, its agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees, provided for herein, or
:arising from the negligent acts or omissions of Producer hereunder, or arising from Producer's
negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this
Agreement,whether or not there is concurrent passive or active negligence on the part of the City,
its officers, agents or employees but excluding such claims or liabilities arising from the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, agents or employees, who are directly
responsible to the City, and in connection therewith:
(a) Producer will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any
of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys'
fees incurred in connection therewith;
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(b) Producer will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City,its
officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the
negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of Producer
hereunder; and Producer agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees
harmless therefrom; and
(c) In the event the City,its officers,agents or employees is made a party
to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Producer for such damages or other claims
arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work,
operation or activities of Producer hereunder,Producer agrees to pay to the City,its officers,agents
or employees,any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers,agents or employees
in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys' fees.
5.3 Sufficiency of Insurer or Surety. Insurance or bonds required by this
Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California,
rated "A"or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the
Federal Register,unless such requirements are waived bythe City Manager or designee of the City
("City Manager")due to unique circumstances. In the event the City Manager determines that the
work or services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of
loss to the City, the Producer agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies and the
performance bond required by this Section 5 may be changed accordingly upon receipt ofwritten
notice from the City Manageror designee; provided that the Producer shall have the right to appeal
a determination of increased coverage by the City Managerto the City Council of City within ten(10)
days of receipt of notice from the City Manager.
6.0 REPORTS AND RECORDS
6.1 Reports. Producer shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract
Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement or as
the Contract Officershall require., including the production of records demonstrating admissions and
attendance at events, shows, or any other production at the Theater and accounting of the
repayment amounts as specified in Section 2.2 of this Agreement
6.2 Records. Producer shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such
books and records as shall be necessary to perform the services requiredby 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 times during normal business hours of
City, including the right to inspect, copy,audit and make records and transcripts from such records.
Such records shall be maintained fora period of three(3)years following completion of the services
hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required.
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7.0 ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
7.1 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 Producer covenants and agrees to submit to the personal
jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.
7.2 Disputes. In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement, the
injured party shall notify the injuring party in writing of its contentions by submitting a claim therefor.
The injured party shall continue performing its obligations hereunder so long as the injuring party
commences to cure such default within ten (10) days ofservice of such notice and completes the
cure of such default within forty-five (45) days after service of thenotice, or such longer period as
may be permitted by the injured party; provided that if the default is an immediate danger to the
health, safety and general welfare,such immediate action may be necessary. Compliance with the
provisions of this Section shall be a condition precedent to termination of this Agreement for cause
and to any legal action, and such compliance shall not be a waiver of any party's right to take legal
action in the event that the dispute is not cured, provided that nothing herein shall limit City's orthe
Producer's right to terminate this Agreement without cause pursuant to Section 7.8.
7.3 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non-
defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. A
party's consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party's consent or approval
shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party's consent to or approval of any
subsequent act. 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.
7.4 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.
7.5 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 declaratory or injunctive
relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.
7.6 Attorneys' Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or
defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement,the
prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted,
whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees. Attorney's fees shall
include attorney's fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney's fees shall be
entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action,taking depositions and discovery
and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees
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shall be deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable
whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.
8.0 CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the
City shall be personally liable to the Producer, or any successor in interest, in the event of any
default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Producer or to its
successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
8.2 Conflict of Interest. No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial
interest,director indirect,in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any
decision relating to the Agreement which effects his financial interest or the financial interest of any
corporation, partnership or association in which he is, directly or indirectly,interested, in violation of
any State statute or regulation. The Producer warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay
or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.
8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination, Producer covenants that, by and for itself,
its heirs,executors,assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them,that there shall be no
discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color,
creed, religion,sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry in the performance of this Agreement.
Producer shall take affirmative action to insurethat applicants are employed and that employees
are treated during employment without regard to their race,color,creed,religion, sex, marital status,
national origin, or ancestry.
9.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or
communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall
be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid,first-class mail,in the case of the City,
to the City Managerand to the attention ofthe Contract Officer,CITYOF PALM SPRINGS,P.O. Box
2743, Palm Springs, California 92263,and in the case of the Producer,to the person at the address
designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by
notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated
at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as
provided in this Section.
9.2 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by
reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise
apply,
9.3 Integration:Amendment. it is understood that there are no oral agreements
between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels
any and all previous negotiations, arrangements,agreements and understandings, if any,between
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the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended
at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.
9.4 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 a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or
sections of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry
out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity
deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.
9.5 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that(i)such party is duly organized and existing, (ii)they are duly authorized
to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii)by so executing this Agreement,
such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this
Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the
date first written above.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ATTEST: a municipal corporation
By: By:
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
City Attorney
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PRODUCER: Check one:_Individual_Partnership_Corporation
Corporations require two notarized signatures: One from each of the following:A. Chairman of Board,President,or any Vice President:
AND B.Secretary,Assistant Secretary,Treasurer,Assistant Treasurer,or Chief Financial Officer).
By: By:_
Signature(notarized) Signature(notarized)
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Address: Address:
State of
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personally appeared personally appeared
personally known personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of
to me(or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence)to satisfactoryevidence)to be the person(s)whose name(s)is/are
be the person(s)whose name(s)is/are subscribedto the within subscribed to the within instrumentand acknowledged tome that
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies),and that by capacity(les), and that by hislher/their signature(s) on the
hislher/their signatures)on the instrumentthe person(s),or the instrument the person(s),or the entity upon behalf of which the
entity upon behalf of which the person(s)acted, executed the person(s)acted,executed the instrument.
instrument. WITNESS my hand and officlal seal.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Notary
Signature: Signature:
Notary Seal: Notary Seal:
1PAVILLION THEATER AGREEMENT 2D DRAFT
DICK TAYLQ�
PRODUCTION
170 N. Palm Canyon #B + Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.416.2450 + 760.416.1340 fax
Exhibit "A"
Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre
The Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre is a concept by Dick Taylor Productions, Inc. The project
will be located in the heart of Palm Springs, providing "live" family oriented entertainment on a
year round basis to local citizens and visitors alike.
In recent years the Palm Springs downtown shopping area has fallen on difficult times. Stores
have closed and complaints have been raised that there is just not enough going on to attract
shoppers and visitors to this City area. We are bringing something exciting in entertainment that
will help revitalize downtown and compliment the Arts &Entertainment aspect of Palm Springs.
The Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre, scheduled to open in late November or December 2005, will
be located at the Desert Fashion Plaza directly across the street from the Palm Springs Art
Museum. The Theatre will take over space currently occupied by one of the original Desert
Fashion Plaza buildings, which will be taken down and completely cleared. In its place we will
erect a magnificent Pavilion tent structure, which will become a 1,000-seat theatre. The Pavilion
will be 185' long 110' wide and some 50' tall. With beautiful lighting and other visual effects, it
will be an attractive addition to the downtown area. The sound-proofed structure with air
conditioning and heating will have a sense of 1950's styling to it. Inside the Pavilion,the shows
will be spectacular Cirque-style presentations featuring acrobats,jugglers,high-flying artists,
dancers and some of the most unusual performers audiences have ever seen. It's entertainment
for the whole family with eight to nine performances a week.
Dick Taylor Productions has worked closely with Wessman Development Company to secure
the property for the Theatre. We will work with the City of Palm Springs in all aspects of
approvals to move forward on this project to assure it meets all necessary requirements. Our
goal is to be open in late November or December of 2005.
The Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre will have an extensive marketing, advertising and public
relations program to support it. We will be working with local retailers, restaurants and hotels to
provide special cooperative packages to encourage visitors and locals to extend their time when
coming into Palm Springs to see our show. We have begun conversations with the Pahn Springs
Art Museum for cooperative programs and hope to do the same with the Fabulous Palm Springs
Follies,
The potential of the Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre is substantial for the downtown area. With
sell-out audiences, we will deliver 8,000 to 9,000 people per week shopping, dining and visiting
Palm Springs; at 70% capacity we will deliver around 6,000!