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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-13; City Council; 20680; GRANT REQUEST CARLSBAD MUSIC FESTIVALCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 16 AB# 20,680 MTG. 9/13/11 DEPT. HNS &DCf*IAI C\/CHIT /"»O/I AIT DCVM ICOTSPECIAL EVENT GRANT REQUEST CARLSBAD MUSIC FESTIVAL DEPT. DIRECTOF^p^p^ CITY ATTORNEY df^. CITY MANAGER UK^ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider the request from the 8th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival for Special Events Grant funding and either adopt Resolution No. 2011-219 to approve the request or take action to deny the request. ITEM EXPLANATION: Attached is a letter (Exhibit 2) from Matt McBane, Director of the Carlsbad Music Festival, requesting a Special Event Grant from the City in the amount of $10,000 to help fund the 2011 event. The entire grant request is for direct cash assistance, with no in-kind city services. This will be the 8th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival, and the first to be held exclusively in Carlsbad Village; the family-friendly community oriented event is scheduled for September 23rd through September 25th. In May 2011, the City Council amended Council Policy 51 (Exhibit 3), further clarifying the Community Activity Funding Program and Special Event Grants. This program allows special event organizers to apply for grant funding for the special events at any time of the year. These requests are to be considered by the City Council and, if funded, the appropriation is typically funded directly from the City Council's General Fund contingency account. In prior years, the Carlsbad Music Festival has partnered with the Cultural Arts Office, in which city staff has managed contracts, for specific services, as co-presenters of the event. However, this is the first year that the Carlsbad Music Festival will be produced without the assistance of the Cultural Arts Office as a co-presenter. According to municipal records, the Carlsbad Music Festival has never applied nor received monies through Special Event Grants. While the change of venues from the Schulman Auditorium to the Village alters the environment, the music remains constant. With the new setting, a greater part of the activities associated with the Carlsbad Music Festival are set to take place outdoors and free for the public. However, there will be five featured performances to be held at the Carlsbad Village Theatre which require paid admission for entrance. Within the context of Council Policy 51, the Special Event Grant section specifically states that organizations are eligible to receive grants of in-kind city services for a maximum of five (5) years and direct cash assistance for a maximum of three (3) years. The City Council's intent in creating Council Policy 51 was to use City funds to help new special events or programs get started, and then have those programs become self-sufficient and community supported efforts. The Special Event Grant application is available as Exhibit 4, and a history of City support for the event is shown in Exhibit 5. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Courtney Enriquez 760-434-2812 Courtnev.Enriquez@carlsbadca.gov FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY. COUNCIL ACTION:APPROVED DENIED CONTINUED D WITHDRAWN D AMENDED D CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC D CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN D RETURNED TO STAFF D OTHER - SEE MINUTES D FISCAL IMPACT: The Council may deny or approve the request. If the Council chooses to fund this Special Events Grant request, approval of the attached resolution will appropriate $10,000 in direct cash assistance from City Council's General Fund contingency account for the Carlsbad Music Festival. Carlsbad Music Festival is requesting direct cash assistance to support the event's hard costs such as: venue rental fees, instrument relocation, marketing, and audio engineer for the multi- day festival. The City Council's General Fund contingency account was allocated a $500,000 for FY 2011- 12, with a specific provision of $50,000 for Special Events Grants. Currently, the City Council's General Fund contingency account carries a balance of $495,595, and the Special Events Grants provision holds a balance of $45,595. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b) (4) states a project is exempt from CEQA if it is denied. However, if the City Council decides to fund the grant request, pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review. EXHIBITS: 1. City Council Resolution No. 2011-219 2. Letter from Matt McBane, Director of the Carlsbad Music Festival 3. City Council Policy 51 4. Special Event Grant application 5. History of funding Exhibit 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-219 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL 3 EVENT GRANT TO THE CARLSBAD MUSIC FESTIVAL 4 AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO APPROPRIATE SAID FUNDS. 5 WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Music Festival has requested a Special Event Grant to 6 assist in the production costs for the 2011 event; and 7 WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Music Festival is a family-friendly community oriented8 event to be held in the Village from September 23rd through September 25th; and 10 WHEREAS, Carlsbad Music Festival has requested a Special Event Grant in the amount of $10,000, the entire grant is direct cash assistance. 12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of 13 Carlsbad, California, as follows: 14 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the Carlsbad City Council hereby approves a Special Event Grant cash 16 donation in the amount of $10,000 for the 2011 Carlsbad Music Festival from 17 the City Council's General Fund contingency account, and authorizes release 18 of said funds to the event organizers.19 a 20 21 // 22 // 23 // 24 // 25 // 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 13th day of September 2011, by the following vote to wit: AYES: Council Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas, Packard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. MATT HALL, Mayor ATTEST: LORRAINE M. WOOD, City Clerk (SEAL) Exhibit 2 CARLSBAD MUSIC FESTIVAL Dear Carlsbad City Council Members, It is with great pleasure that 1 submit the enclosed proposal for $10,000 in Special Events Grant funds for the production of the 8th annual Carlsbad Music Festival in the Village of Carlsbad. The Festival will take place on Friday-Sunday, September 23-25, 2011. Over the past eight years, the Festival has grown to become nationally noted for championing the next generation of musicians. In 2010 it was awarded the 2010 ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming in New York, and it has garnered great press including from the Los Angeles Times which called the programming "magnificently enlightening" and KPBS which called the Festival "one of the area's most innovative music showcases." Based on the huge success of last year's Friday night Village Music Walk, this year the entire Festival will be moving to the Village of Carlsbad. Carlsbad's charming Village provides an excellent setting for the Festival with venues including the Carlsbad Village Theatre, New Village Arts Theater, the Village Train Station, galleries, cafes and other businesses. All of these venues are within a 3-minute walk of each other, public transportation, parking, the beach, and hotels, making for a fun, festive atmosphere. The 2011 Carlsbad Music will be the most family-friendly, tourist-friendly, local business-friendly and audience- friendly to date. The Festival was previously funded in part by our past Presenting Partner, the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office with $10,000 in funds tied to Schulman Auditorium. After the success of last year's Friday-night Village Music Walk we decided to move the entire Festival to the Village. This move leaves the Festival without the $10,000 tied to events at the Schulman Auditorium, so we are turning the Carlsbad Special Events Grant for funds. The Carlsbad Music Festival receives broad support from the community including a $12,000 in Community Enhancement Funds from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and sponsorship from local businesses including hotels. In addition the Festival partners with the Museum of Making Music, ArtPower @ UCSD, and the Carlsbad Village Association who will be helping the Festival make the transition to its first year entirely in the Village. Funds from the Special Event Grant will go towards Festival production costs including: venue rental; instrument rental, tuning and moving; program printing; audio engineer; stage crew; and graphic design. Thank you very much for considering the Carlsbad Music Festival for a Special Events Grant. These funds will be instrumental in make the 2011 Festival a success. Sincerely, Matt Wcpane Director Exhibit 3 CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT General Subject: Community Activity Funding Subject: Process for Funding Community Activities Policy No. Date of Issue: Effective Date Cancellation Date Supersedes No. Page 1 of 3 51 May 10, 2011 May 10, 2011 January 8, 2008 Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department Heads and Division Heads, Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File BACKGROUND: PURPOSE: POLICY: The City Council has, in the past, chosen to fund community activities with General Fund monies. This has included the allocation of funds to agencies that provide various programs that enrich Carlsbad residents and visitors, and/or assist in enhancing their quality of life. On January 18, 2011, the City Council reviewed its policy and approved some recommended revisions for its consideration at a regular Council meeting. To establish the process for distributing funds for community activities, including special events and support for winning teams. 1. It is the policy of the City of Carlsbad to allocate funds for "start-up costs" to initiate new programs/ ideas/organizations that provide for community activities or enhancements within Carlsbad. The program is not intended to fund ongoing services/programs. There are three (3) funding programs available under this Council policy: Community Activity Grants, Special Event Grants, and Winning Team Grants. A description of each program and its related eligibility criteria is provided below. 2. The Grant Funding shall have the following term limits per organization: a. Community Activity Grants: Organizations funded by the Community Activity Grant may receive annual grants for up to a maximum of three (3) years and then will be ineligible for grant funding for a minimum of two (2) years. After at least two (2) years, organizations can again apply for Community Activity Grant funding and receive a maximum of two (2) additional years of grant funding. An organization may not receive more than five (5) years of funding through this grant program, and no other city funding may be provided during the two (2) year hiatus. b. Special Event Grants: An organization may receive no more than one (1) special event grant per year, and may receive no more than three (3) years of grants which provide cash assistance. An organization may receive up to five (5) years of in-kind city assistance to pay for city services/facilities for special events. c. Winning Teams Grants: A team may receive up to three (3) years of grants to participate in a national championship competition as defined below. 3. The organization cannot receive money, or donated city services from other city sources (including CDBG) for the current fiscal year. 4. Community Activity Grants - Criteria and Process a. Such grants provide funding for enrichment programs for the community and/or for physical or other neighborhood enhancements within Carlsbad, with the exception that the following will not be eligible: 1) social service programs; 2) programs sponsored by educational institutions; and 3) a program that conflicts or is in competition with a city program. b. The City Council will annually determine the amount of funds to be budgeted for Community Activity Grants. This amount shall include the interest earned on the initial $1 million set-aside for said fund, but may also include additional general funds at the discretion of the Council. c. Once the budget is adopted by the Council interested groups will be notified of the application process to request said grants d. The application process will consist of the following: i. Completion of city application for funds. ii. Review by city staff and a Citizens' Advisory Committee.. iii. Recommendations submitted by Advisory Committee to City Council. iv. Action by City Council to approve, modify, or disapprove the request. e. The City Council will establish a review panel comprised of citizens and city staff to evaluate the applications, and make recommendations to the City Council. The review panel will be comprised of the following: one representative from each quadrant of the City, one member of the Senior Commission, the Library Board, and the Parks & Recreation Commission. f. The review panel will consider the provision of matching funds from other sources in evaluation of the applications. 5. Special Event Grants - Criteria and Process a. Such grants provide city funding for start up costs related to Special Events held within the City that have a citywide interest; and shall be available to a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, or to an organized all-volunteer group on a reimbursement basis only. b. For the purposes of this grant, a "special event" shall be defined as set forth in Chapter 8.17 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (Special Event Ordinance), with the exception that the following "special events" shall not be eligible for this grant: i. Events hosted by a commercial enterprise for profit and/or fundraiser purposes, ii. Regularly offered programs, activities or events. iii. Any event held for primarily a political or religious benefit or other similar purpose, which in the opinion of the City Attorney constitutes an unlawful use of public funds. c. Special fundraising events shall be eligible for funding provided the organization is all-volunteer, based in Carlsbad and provided further that funds are used only for direct costs of the event and no staff of the organization is paid for working the event, other than short-term consultants or contractors that are directly necessary for holding the event. d. Such grants can be requested any time of the year, and may not exceed $10,000 for a single grant. f. Such grants shall not provide for 100% of the total event funding; there must be funding from other non-city sources to finance the expenses of the event to be eligible for such grants. g. All approved grants will be funded from the City Council's contingency account. An annual appropriation maximum shall be set by the City Council at its discretion. h. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to approve grants up to $5,000 following consultation with the Special Events Committee, and shall be authorized to appropriate said funds from the City Council's general fund contingency account. The City Council shall approve grants over $5,000. i. The application process will consist of the following: i. Completion of a permit application for the special event (if applicable). ii. Completion of a Special Event Grant supplemental application. iii. Administrative review and tentative approval of special event by special events committee (if applicable). iv. Allocation of funding by the City Council for said grants. v. Approval of grant by City Manager, or designee, if the grant is less than $5,000. vi. Approval of grant by City Council, if it exceeds $5,000. 6. Winning Teams Grants a. Such grants provide funding to youth teams to offset the cost of travel expenses to national championship competitions. To be eligible for these grants, the team(s) must advance through a series of competitive levels, earning the right to compete at a national or international level. Additional eligibility requirements are provided below. b. Such grants can be requested any time of the year. c. These requests will be funded from City Council's contingency account. d. Eligibility requirements are: i. The participants are all 18 years of age or under. ii. The group or team is an organized non-profit corporation or unincorporated association. iii. The request for funding must be made prior to the date of the national or international event, iv. At least 90% of the participants in the team or group are residents of Carlsbad. e. The application process will consist of the following: i. Written request to the Housing and Neighborhood Services Director. ii. Administrative review by the Housing and Neighborhood Services Director, or designee. iii. Consideration of the funding by the City Council. 7. This policy may be amended as necessary and appropriate by the City Council. Exhibit 4 CITY OF ,,-CARLSBAD" SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION Please complete the following supplemental application using the instructions provided on the last pane of this application. Attach additional pages if necessary. Name of Applicant: CARLSBAD MUSIC FESTIVAL Address: P.O. Box 4067. Carlsbad. CA 92018 Phone: (213) 925-4200 E-mail: info(o),carlsbadmusicfestival.org Contact 1 Matt McBane (213) 925-4200 Contact 2 Linnea Searle (760)518-9598 Federal Tax ID # or Social Security #: 26-3969347 TOTAL GRANT FUNDING REQUEST: $ 10,000 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Please answer the following questions to determine if your event is eligible for City grant funds: Y N Will your Special Event be held entirely within the City of Carlsbad? Y Q Have you submitted a Special Events Permit application to the City? Q N (If yes, please attach a copy to this grant supplemental application) Does your Special Event have a citywide interest? if yes, explain in the section below Y [~| Has the Special Event received less than three (3) years of grants from the City? Y Q (If yes, please note below the number of years you have received grants from the City, if any) If you answered yes. to all of the above questions, your request is eligible for this grant program. Please complete the remainder of this application. If you answered no to any of the questions, please contact Courtney Enriquez at the City of Carlsbad (760-434-2812) to discuss your eligibility for the special events grant City of Carlsbad Special Event Grant Supplemental Application Housing and Neighborhood Services www.carlsbadca.gov GRANT REQUEST DESCRIP^(if necessary, please attach supplemental page. document) Organization: Carlsbad Music Festival Names of Officers and Board of Directors (if applicable): Name Matt McBane Devora Lockton James Rosenfield Title President Treasurer Secretary Name of the special event: Carlsbad Music Festival Location of event: Carlsbad Village: various locations including Carlsbad Village Theatre. New Village Arts Theater and the NCTD Village Train Station Date of event: September 23-25. 2011 Please list the years in which your organization has received prior funding from the City and list the related dollar amounts: 2010 Cultural Arts Office contract $13.000: 2009 Cultural Arts Office contract $13.500 How does your special event benefit and provide citywide interest to the Carlsbad community? The Carlsbad Music Festival brings world-class musicians to the Village of Carlsbad to perform fresh and compelling music in a variety of musical styles. The Festival is open to the entire community, with free indoor and outdoor concerts in the Village along with the more formal indoor concerts. The Festival will benefit the residents of Carlsbad and provide additional tourist revenue to the local businesses. FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES/BUDGET Do you have any additional funding opportunities (i.e. corporate or private sponsors, matching grants) currently committed or pending? Please complete the information below: Name Percentage of financial contribution towards goal SD County Board of Sup. Community Enhancement Grant (committed) $ 12.000 24% Private donations (projected: 45% committed) $10.000 20% Revenue (projected)$10.000 20% Foundation grants (projected)$6.000 12% Contracted payments (committed)$1500 3% Please include a budget for program request including funding schedule. City of Carlsbad Housing and Neighborhood Services Special Event Grant Supplemental Application www.carlsbadca.gov CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned, do hereby attest that the above information is true and correct to the best of our knowledge. (Two signatures required) Signature Title Date ?*ys Signature Title Date SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION & ALTERNATIVE FORMAT Please submit this supplemental grant application together with a written request (cover letter) to the City Council stating the amount of funding requested and intended use for this funding. As noted above, please attach a copy of your special event application. City of Carlsbad will provide written materials in alternative formats and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION Please hand deliver, U.S. mail, e-mail or fax completed supplemental grant application packet together with your cover letter request to: City of Carlsbad Housing and Neighborhood Services 2965 Roosevelt Street, Ste. B Carlsbad, CA 92008 Attn: Courtney Enriquez Telephone Number: 760-434-2812 Fax Number: 760-720-2037 E-mail: Courtney.Enriquez@carlsbadca.gov City of Carlsbad Housing and Neighborhood Services Special Event Grant Supplemental Application www.carlsbadca.gov Carlsbad Music Festival Special Events Grant Budget 2011 Income Special Events Grant Total Income $10,000 $10,000 2011 Expenses Type Venue Rental Fees Instrument Rental, Tuning and Moving Program book printing Audio engineer Stage crew Graphic Design Total Expenses Amount $2,800 $2,500 $1,300 $1,000 $1,400 $1,000 $10,000 Special Events Grant Funding Schedule All funds will be used towards the production of the September 23-25, 2011 Festival. It is requested that funds are dispersed as early as possible prior to the Festival. Carlsbad Music Festival Festival Budget 2011 Income Type Amount Contracted Payments $1,500 Foundation Grants $6,000 Government Grants SD County Community Enhancement $12,000 Carlsbad Special Events Grant $ 10,000 Donations $10,000 Revenue $10,000 Total Income S49,500 2011 Expenses Type Amount Artistic $22,000 Production $12,000 Marketing $4,500 Administration $11,000 Total Expenses $49,500 Carlsbad Music Festival Organizational Structure MATT MCBANE: Director Mr. McBane founded the Carlsbad Music Festival 2003 and has supervised all aspects of its operations. He is also the composer and violinist for Festival ensemble Build. CLINTON DAVIS: Production Manager Mr. Davis was added to the staff in 2010 to assist in efforts to expand the Festival. A PhD candidate in music at the University of California at San Diego, Davis assists in artist relations, logistical planning, and grant writing. LINNEA SEARLE: Marketing and Development Manager Ms. Searle was added to the staff in June of 2011 to improve the visibility of the Festival and to implement a focused fundraising strategy. Ms. Searle has a MBA from the Haas School of Business at Berkeley and has worked for Nestle USA as a Marketing Manager. 229.1-0911-SEP-CVBA SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT THIS SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT ("Permit") is entered into as of May 24, 2011, between the NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT ("NCTD1") and CARLSBAD MUSIC FESTIVAL ("Permittee"). 1. Basic Permit Terms. Event Title: Carlsbad Music Festival Description of Event: Musical and dance performances in and around NCTD's Carlsbad Village Coaster Station, including plazas and parking lots. No dance activity is permitted within 25' of the edge of any train platform. Location: See map attached Date: September 23, 2011 Times: Setup: 3:00-5:00pm Event Starts: 5:00pm Event Ends: 9:00pm Dismantle and Cleanup: 9:00-10:00pm Anticipated Attendance: 150 Permittee's Contact: Matt McBane, Director Carlsbad Music Festival PO BOX 4067 Carlsbad, CA 92018 (213)925-4200 Permit Fee: WAIVED, see provision #4 Deposit: NONE REQUIRED 2. Grant of Permit. NCTD hereby permits Permittee to enter upon and use the Permit Area shown in the Site Plan attached as Exhibit A for the purpose and during the time periods set forth in this Permit. Pagel 5/26/11 229.1-0911-SEP-CVBA GENERAL CONDITIONS This Special Event Permit is subject to the following conditions: 3. Permit Fee. Permittee shall pay to NCTD, in advance, the non-refundable Permit Fee set forth in section 1 as partial consideration for the rights and privileges set forth in this Permit. The Permit Fee is payable to North San Diego County Transit Development NCTD on or before execution of this Permit. 4. Cost Reimbursement. In addition to the Permit Fee, Permittee shall deposit with NCTD the Deposit set forth in section 1, which NCTD may use to reimburse NCTD for all costs and expenses incurred by NCTD associated with Permitee's use of NCTD property, at full cost recovery rates plus a 7.2% administrative charge. In the event that the costs and expenses incurred by NCTD exceed the amounts of the Deposit, Permittee shall reimburse NCTD for all such costs and expenses within 30 days of invoice. In the event that any portion of the Deposit is not used, NCTD shall return the unused portion of the Depost to Permittee within 30 days after the expiration of this Permit. 5. Restrictions on Use. 5.1. This permit is valid only for the Permit Area and Permittee has no right to use any NCTD property other than the Permit Area for any purpose. This permit does not cover areas under the jurisdiction of other jurisdictions, agencies, or private owners. Permittee is responsible for obtaining all other required permits and consents from all other appropriate jurisdictions, agencies, and owners. 5.2. No use by Permittee shall interfere with or delay any railroad operations on the NCTD Right-of-Way or interfere with or cause damage to any railroad facilities. 5.3. Permittee shall promptly replace or repair all such improvements or facilities which are destroyed or damaged as a result of any entry by Permittee under this Permit. Permittee shall bear the entire cost of replacement or repairs of any and all improvements and facilities damaged or destroyed by reason of Permittee's use under this Permit, whether such improvements or facilities are owned by NCTD or any other owner. Any repair or replacement shall be to the satisfaction, and subject to the approval of, the NCTD or the owner of the improvements or facilities. 5.4. Permittee shall be solely responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and orders applicable to Permittee's entry upon and use of the Permit Area. Permittee shall obtain all federal, state, and local permits and approvals applicable to Permittee's entry upon and use of the Permit Area. Permittee shall develop mitigating measures to minimize the impact of the event on all entities. Permittee shall provide notice to the residents and businesses in the vicinity of the event, at least one week in advance of the event, including the date, times, and types of activities, and advise them that they could experience some inconvenience or traffic delay during the event. 5.5. Permittee shall not sell, furnish, or allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event. 5.6. Permittee is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the event. Permittee shall develop an appropriate safety plan and shall provide licensed private security guards or police officers and event medical services as needed for the event. 5.7. Permittee shall plan for the safe arrival and departure of event attendees and participants. Permittee is responsible for providing a traffic and parking plan, which should include the use of car pools and public transportation. Traffic control is to be provided only by properly trained or certificated personnel (by a training program approved by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol). Traffic controllers shall wear orange vests and utilize a "Stop/Slow" paddle. Page 2 5/26/11 229.1-0911-SEP-CVBA 5.8. Permittee shall provide for the proper disposal of waste and garbage throughout the term of the event. Immediately upon conclusion of the event, Permittee shall clean up and dispose of all waste and garbage in the Permit Area and surrounding areas. If Permittee fails to perform adequate cleanup, Permitee will be charged for cleanup and disposal pursuant to section 4. 6. Exculpation and Indemnity. 6.1 NCTD shall not be liable to Permittee for any damage to Permittee or Permittee's property from any cause. Permittee waives all claims against NCTD, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company ("BNSF"), the National Railroad Passenger Corporation ("AMTRAK") and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents for damage to person or property arising for any reason. 6.2 Permittee hereby indemnifies, defends, and holds the NCTD, BNSF, AMTRAK, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents, harmless from and against any and all liability or claim of liability, loss or expense, including defense costs and legal fees and claims for damages of whatsoever character, nature and kind, whether directly or indirectly arising from or connected with an act or omission of Permittee, or any employee, agent, invitee, contractor of Permittee, or other person acting by or on behalf of Permittee on or about the Permit Area or NCTD property, including, but not limited to, liability, expense, and claims for: bodily injury, death, personal injury, or property damage; provided, however, that nothing herein shall relieve any party indemnified hereunder from liability to the extent that such liability arises from such party's sole established negligence or willful misconduct. This indemnity shall not require payment of a claim by the NCTD, BNSF, AMTRAK, or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents as a condition precedent to the NCTD's recovery hereunder. Permittee's obligation to indemnify hereunder shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by NCTD, BNSF, AMTRAK, or their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents. 6.3 The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Permittee as required by section 7, and any approval of such insurance by NCTD, are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by Permittee pursuant to this Permit, including but not limited to the provisions concerning indemnification. 7. Insurance. Permittee, at Permittee's sole cost and expense, shall procure and maintain a general liability insurance policy with limits of not less than two million dollars per occurance. The insurance policy shall name NCTD, BNSF, AMTRAK, and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents or authorized volunteers as additional insureds as respects liability arising out of Permittee's operations and activities The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to NCTD, BNSF, AMTRAK, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents or authorized volunteers. For any claims arising from Permittee's operations or activities, Permittee's insurance shall be primary insurance to NCTD, BNSF, AMTRAK, and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents or authorized volunteers. Any insurance, self-insurance or other coverage maintained by NCTD, BNSF, AMTRAK, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents or authorized volunteers shall not contribute to it. All of the insurance shall be provided on policy forms and through companies reasonably satisfactory to NCTD. Insurance is to be placed with insurers having a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A-, VII or equivalent or as otherwise approved by NCTD 8. General Provisions. 8.1 No extension, modification or amendment of this Permit will be effective until a written instrument setting forth its terms has been executed by NCTD and Permittee. 8.2 This Permit shall be construed, interpreted, governed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 8.3 Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of each of the covenants and agreements contained in this Permit. Page3 5/26/11 229.I-09II-SEP-CVBA SPECIAL CONDITIONS This Special Event Permit is subject to the following special conditions: 1. Permittee shall take direction from NCTD personnel, security staff, Sheriffs, or Transit America personnel whn railroad safety or NCTD property issues are involved. 2. No booths, tables or display material such as signage etc. are permitted within 25' of the railroad tracks. Executed by NCTD and Permittee as of the date first written above. NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT Permittee: DISTRICT Bv:rM Title: C/t => _ Title: )).'f<Wpr /^r /<£*// Page 4 5/26/1 I Carlsbad Music Festival History of Funding Exhibit 5 Fiscal Year Amount Funding Mechanism Purpose of Funding 2010-2011 $13,000.00 Robert H. Gartner Fund of the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation As co-presenters of the event, the city managed contracts for specific services. As co-presenters of the event, the city managed contracts for specific services. 2009-2010 $13,500.00 Robert H. Gartner Fund of the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation Special Event GrantCarlsbad Music FestivalCourtney EnriquezSeptember 13, 2011 Grant Request•Council Policy 51•Carlsbad Music Festival•Community investment•Eligibility requirements Recommendation•Adopt resolution no. 2011‐219approving a Special Event Grant for the and appropriating said funds.3