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CORPORATE MARKETING SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
2025 CITY OF CARLSBAD TGIF CONCERTS IN THE PARKS
CARLSBAD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
This AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of day of __ , 2025, by and between
the City of Carlsbad, California, a municipal corporation (“City”), and Carlsbad Charitable
Foundation, an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, a non-profit organization (“Sponsor”).
RECITALS
A.The City hosts a summer concert series, TGIF Concerts in the Parks, drawing thousands of
community members on Friday evenings from June through August to hear live music at city parks
(“Concert Series”). There are nine concerts scheduled for the 2025 Concert Series.
B.The City has launched a program to provide local businesses with an opportunity to sponsor
the Concert Series in exchange for recognition.
C.The Sponsor has determined it would like to support the Concert Series as a “Opener” sponsor.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained
herein, City and Sponsor agree as follows:
1.CONCERT SERIES SPONSOR BENEFITS. Sponsor shall be entitled to benefits that are defined in
Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by this reference in accordance with this Agreement’s terms and
conditions.
2.SPONSOR FEE. In exchange for the benefits included in Exhibit “A,” Sponsor agrees to pay the
City $10,000 (ten thousand dollars). This fee must be submitted in full to the City no later than
one week after the Agreement execution date. All checks should be made payable to the City
of Carlsbad.
3.TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be for the duration of the TGIF Concerts in the Parks 2025
season, commencing on June 20, 2025 and ending on August 22, 2025.
4.SPONSOR OBLIGATIONS. Sponsor must complete the following:
a.No later than two weeks after the Agreement execution date, provide graphic files for
Sponsor logo and field signs to the City’s Communication & Engagement Department.
i.The City shall provide graphic specifications (size, file format and resolution) to
Sponsor.
ii.All graphics must adhere to the City’s Corporate Sponsorship Policy (Appendix
A) and the City shall have final approval of all designs.
b.No later than the Tuesday prior to each concert (schedule included as Exhibit B),
provide the name and title of the official to be recognized on stage at that week’s
concert to the City.
5.FORCE MAJEURE. If City is prevented from or interfered with in any manner whatever in fully
performing its duties hereunder, by reason of any present of future law, regulation or order,
act of God, earthquake, flood, fire, epidemic, accident, explosion, casualty, labor controversy
(including but not limited to threatened or actual lockout, boycott or strike), riot, civil
disturbance, war or armed conflict, delay of a common carrier, inability without fault on city’s
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part to obtain sufficient goods or services required in the conduct of its business; or by reason of
any other cause or causes of any similar nature (all of the foregoing being herein referred to as
an “event of force majeure”), then City’s obligations hereunder shall be suspended as often as
any such event of force majeure occurs and, during such occurrences, city’s nonperformance
will not be deemed a breach of this agreement.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary,
Sponsor will look solely to City to satisfy any claims regarding this Agreement, and City’s
maximum liability to Sponsor for all claims related to this Agreement will not exceed the
amount received by City under this Agreement. City shall not be liable for any indirect,
incidental, reliance, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising out of its performance
or nonperformance under this Agreement, whether or not City had been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
7. INDEMNIFICATION. The TGIF Concerts in the Parks series is a city-sponsored event.
Accordingly, Sponsor agrees to refrain from using speech that is obscene, defamatory,
considered fighting words, intended to incite imminent lawless action, or is otherwise contrary
to the City’s workplace anti-harassment and discrimination policies during any speaking
opportunity provided by the City (if applicable). Should such material be presented, City in its
sole discretion may immediately terminate the speaking opportunity and remove sponsorship
materials without constituting a breach of this Agreement. Sponsor agrees to indemnify,
defend (with counsel approved by the City), and hold harmless the City and its officers, elected
and appointed officials, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses
and expenses including attorneys fees arising out of a violation of this section.
8. JURISDICTION AND VENUE. Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the parties for
the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court
of competent jurisdiction in the County of San Diego, State of California, and the parties waive
all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county.
9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to
or contemplated by it, embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties
relating to the subject matter of it. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be
amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties. This
Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
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10.AUTHORITY. The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on
behalf of Sponsor each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual
authority to bind Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Executed by Contractor this day of , 2025.
SPONSOR CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of the State of California CARLSBAD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, AN
AFFILIATE OF THE SAN DIEGO
FOUNDATION, A NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
By: By:
(sign here) Mayor, City of Carlsbad
Bret Schanzenbach, Board Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
For CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney
BY:
Deputy City Attorney
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Attest:
SHERRY FREISINGER
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
TGIF Concerts in the Parks Sponsorship Benefits
Opener ($10,000). Opener sponsor shall be entitled to the following benefits:
•Prominent logo on banners on the side of the stage, shared with other “Opener” sponsors
•Logo on promotional materials, including posters, website and social media
•Logo on shared barricade wraps
•Onstage acknowledgment at every concert
•One (1) reserved season parking pass
•Opportunity to set up a branded booth or activation area at three concerts (10’ x 10’)
o June 20, 2025 at Stagecoach Community Park
o July 25, 2025 at Calavera Hills Community Park
o August 15, 2025 at Alga Norte Community Park
•Mention in at least one social media post and news release
•Option to provide branded merchandise or promotional materials at concerts
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EXHIBIT B
TGIF Concerts in the Parks 2025 Schedule
Concert
date
Location Deadline to send representative
name/title to City
June 20 Stagecoach Community Park June 17
June 27 Stagecoach Community Park June 24
July 11 Stagecoach Community Park July 8
July 18 Stagecoach Community Park July 15
July 25 Calavera Hills Community Park July 22
Aug. 1 Calavera Hills Community Park July 29
Aug. 8 Calavera Hills Community Park Aug. 5
Aug. 15 Alga Norte Community Park Aug. 12
Aug. 22 Alga Norte Community Park Aug. 19
Staff Contacts:
Craddock Stropes, Cultural Arts Manager
craddock.stropes@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2726
Thomas Johnston
thomas.johnston@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2093
Cultural Arts office
442-339-2090
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