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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdventurers by the Book LLC; 2023-04-25; PSALCA-23098LIBPSALCA-23098LIB City Attorney Approved Version 12/28/2022 1 AGREEMENT FOR AUTHOR TALK EVENT SERVICES ADVENTURES BY THE BOOK, LLC THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the ___ day of _____________, 2023, by and between the City of Carlsbad, California, a municipal corporation, ("City"), and Adventurers by the Book, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, ("Contractor", “Representative”), (collectively, the “Parties”.) RECITALS A. City requires the professional services of a representative who warrants that they have the authority to represent and contract artists and performers for author talk events. B. Contractor has the necessary experience in providing professional services and advice related to author talks for libraries. C. Contractor has submitted a proposal to City and has affirmed its willingness and ability to perform such work. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, City and Contractor agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF WORK City retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render, those services (the "Services") that are defined in attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by this reference in accordance with this Agreement’s terms and conditions. 2. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE While performing the Services, Contractor will exercise the reasonable professional care and skill customarily exercised by reputable members of Contractor's profession practicing in the Metropolitan Southern California Area, and will use reasonable diligence and best judgment while exercising its professional skill and expertise. 3. TERM The term of this Agreement will be effective for a period of eighteen (18) months from the date first above written. The City Manager may amend the Agreement to extend it for three (3) additional one (1) year periods or parts thereof. Extensions will be based upon a satisfactory review of Contractor's performance, City needs, and appropriation of funds by the City Council. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the effective date and length of the extended Agreement. 4. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. 5. COMPENSATION The total fee payable for the Services to be performed during the initial Agreement term shall not exceed twelve thousand dollars ($12,000). No other compensation for the Services will be allowed except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this Agreement. If the City elects to extend the Agreement, the amount shall not exceed eight thousand dollars ($8,000) per Agreement year. The City reserves the right to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention until City has accepted the work and/or Services specified in Exhibit "A." Incremental payments, if applicable, should be made as outlined in attached Exhibit "A." DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 25th April PSALCA-23098LIB City Attorney Approved Version 12/28/2022 2 6. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR Contractor will perform the Services in Contractor's own way as an independent contractor and in pursuit of Contractor's independent calling, and not as an employee of City. Contractor will be under control of City only as to the result to be accomplished, but will consult with City as necessary. The persons used by Contractor to provide services under this Agreement will not be considered employees of City for any purposes. The payment made to Contractor pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete compensation to which Contractor is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Contractor or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not be required to pay any workers' compensation insurance or unemployment contributions on behalf of Contractor or its employees or subcontractors. Contractor agrees to indemnify City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Contractor or any agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor for work done under this Agreement. At the City’s election, City may deduct the indemnification amount from any balance owing to Contractor. 7. SUBCONTRACTING Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the Services without prior written approval of City. If Contractor subcontracts any of the Services, Contractor will be fully responsible to City for the acts and omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of Contractor and City. Contractor will be responsible for payment of subcontractors. Contractor will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Contractor's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City. 8. OTHER CONTRACTORS The City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services. 9. INDEMNIFICATION Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys fees arising out of the performance of the work described herein caused by any negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorney’s fee, costs or expense City incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the City’s self-administered workers’ compensation is included as a loss, expense or cost for the purposes of this section, and that this section will survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement. 10. INSURANCE Contractor will obtain and maintain for the duration of the Agreement and any and all amendments, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise out of or in connection with performance of the services by Contractor or Contractor’s agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California. The insurance carrier is required to have a current Best's Key Rating of not less than "A-:VII"; OR with a surplus line insurer on the State of California’s List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) with a rating DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 PSALCA-23098LIB City Attorney Approved Version 12/28/2022 3 in the latest Best’s Key Rating Guide of at least “A:X”; OR an alien non-admitted insurer listed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) latest quarterly listings report. 10.1 Coverage and Limits. Contractor will maintain the types of coverage and minimum limits indicated below, unless the Risk Manager or City Manager approves a lower amount. These minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Contractor's indemnification obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents and employees make no representation that the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Contractor. If Contractor believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Contractor will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Contractor deems adequate, at Contractor's sole expense. The full limits available to the named insured shall also be available and applicable to the City as an additional insured. 10.1.1 Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance. Insurance written on an “occurrence” basis, including personal & advertising injury, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. 10.1.2 Automobile Liability. (if the use of an automobile is involved for Contractor's work for City). $2,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage. 10.1.3 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code. Workers' Compensation will not be required if Contractor has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this. 10.1.4 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Contractor’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. Coverage must be maintained for a period of five years following the date of completion of the work. 10.2 Additional Provisions. Contractor will ensure that the policies of insurance required under this Agreement contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following provisions: 10.2.1 The City will be named as an additional insured on Commercial General Liability which shall provide primary coverage to the City. 10.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage. 10.2.3 This insurance will be in force during the life of the Agreement and any extensions of it and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to City sent by certified mail pursuant to the Notice provisions of this Agreement. 10.3 Providing Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City. 10.4 Failure to Maintain Coverage. If Contractor fails to maintain any of these insurance coverages, then City will have the option to declare Contractor in breach, or may purchase replacement insurance or pay the premiums that are due on existing policies in order to maintain the required coverages. Contractor is responsible for any payments made by City to obtain or maintain insurance and City may collect these payments from Contractor or deduct the amount paid from any sums due Contractor under this Agreement. DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 PSALCA-23098LIB City Attorney Approved Version 12/28/2022 4 10.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete and certified copies of any or all required insurance policies and endorsements. 11. BUSINESS LICENSE Contractor will obtain and maintain a City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of the Agreement, as may be amended from time-to-time. 12. ACCOUNTING RECORDS Contractor will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Contractor will allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor will allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement. 13. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees, and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered at once to City. Contractor will have the right to make one (1) copy of the work product for Contractor’s records. 14. COPYRIGHTS Contractor agrees that all copyrights that arise from the services will be vested in City and Contractor relinquishes all claims to the copyrights in favor of City. 15. NOTICES The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notice or to receive written notice on behalf of City and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement. For City For Contractor Name Sheila Crosby Name Susan McBeth Title Deputy Library Director Title Chief Executive Officer & Manager Department Library & Cultural Arts Address 11233 Alejo Lane City of Carlsbad San Diego, CA 92124 Address 1775 Dove Lane Phone No. 619-300-2532 Carlsbad, CA 92011 Email susan@adventuresbythebook.com Phone No. 442-339-2876 Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any notice or delivery to be directed to another address. DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 PSALCA-23098LIB City Attorney Approved Version 12/28/2022 5 16. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Contractor shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City Clerk in accordance with the requirements of the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code. The Contractor shall report investments or interests in all categories. Yes No 17. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS Contractor will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by Contractor, or in any way affect the performance of the Services by Contractor. Contractor will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of Contractor's services with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. Contractor will be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and will comply with those requirements, including, but not limited to, verifying the eligibility for employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors and consultants whose services are required by this Agreement. 18. DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITED Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. 19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of the Services the following procedure will be used to resolve any questions of fact or interpretation not otherwise settled by agreement between the parties. Representatives of Contractor or City will reduce such questions, and their respective views, to writing. A copy of such documented dispute will be forwarded to both parties involved along with recommended methods of resolution, which would be of benefit to both parties. The representative receiving the letter will reply to the letter along with a recommended method of resolution within ten (10) business days. If the resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the disputes will be forwarded to the City Manager. The City Manager will consider the facts and solutions recommended by each party and may then opt to direct a solution to the problem. In such cases, the action of the City Manager will be binding upon the parties involved, although nothing in this procedure will prohibit the parties from seeking remedies available to them at law. 20. TERMINATION In the event of the Contractor's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the Services, City may terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Contractor by certified mail of the termination. If City decides to abandon or indefinitely postpone the work or services contemplated by this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Contractor. Upon notification of termination, Contractor has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Contractor has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement. City may terminate this Agreement by tendering thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor. Contractor may terminate this Agreement by tendering thirty (30) days written notice to City. In the event of termination of this Agreement by either party and upon request of City, Contractor DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 □ ■ PSALCA-23098LIB City Attorney Approved Version 12/28/2022 6 will assemble the work product and put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it to City. Contractor will be paid for work performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made. 21. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES Contractor warrants that Contractor has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Contractor has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to annul this Agreement without liability, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee. 22. CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees that any Agreement claim submitted to City must be asserted as part of the Agreement process as set forth in this Agreement and not in anticipation of litigation or in conjunction with litigation. Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to City, it may be considered fraud and Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution. Contractor acknowledges that California Government Code sections 12650 et seq., the False Claims Act applies to this Agreement and, provides for civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These provisions include false claims made with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of information. If City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorney's fees. Contractor acknowledges that the filing of a false claim may subject Contractor to an administrative debarment proceeding as the result of which Contractor may be prevented to act as a Contractor on any public work or improvement for a period of up to five (5) years. Contractor acknowledges debarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for City to terminate this Agreement. 23. 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. 24. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement will be binding upon City and Contractor and their respective successors. Neither this Agreement nor any part of it nor any monies due or to become due under it may be assigned by Contractor without the prior consent of City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. 25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it, along with the purchase order for this Agreement and its provisions, embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. In case of conflict, the terms of the Agreement supersede the purchase order. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties. DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 PSALCA-23098LIB City Attorney Approved Version 12/28/2022 7 26. AUTHORITY The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of Contractor 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. CONTRACTOR CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of the State of California By: By: (sign here) SUZANNE SMITHSON Library & Cultural Arts Director As authorized by the City Manager SUSAN MCBETH, CEO & Owner (print name/title) ATTEST: For SHERRY FREISINGER City Clerk If required by City, proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached. If a corporation, Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following two groups. Group A Group B Chairman, Secretary, President, or Assistant Secretary, Vice-President CFO or Assistant Treasurer Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation. APPROVED AS TO FORM: For CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney BY: _____________________________ Assistant City Attorney DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 PSALCA-23098LIB City Attorney Approved Version 12/28/2022 8 EXHIBIT “A” SCOPE OF SERVICES 1. Contact Information Representative/Contact – Susan McBeth Name: Adventures by The Book Address:11233 Alejo Lane, San Diego, CA 92124 Email: susan@adventuresbythebook.com Phone: 619-300-2532 City • Deputy Library Director, Sheila Crosby, 442-339-2876, sheila.crosby@carlsbadca.gov • Sr. Librarian, Erin Peak, 442-339-2043, erin.peak@carlsbadca.gov • Adult & Teen Services Event Coordinator, Sheri Hanlon, 442-339-2062, sheri.hanlon@carlsbadca.gov 2. Events & Services Representative shall provide agency services to schedule performers for the City. Representative’s fee for agency services shall include performer fees. Representative warrants that they have the authority to represent and contract on behalf of identified performers for live performances. For each event requested the City will provide the Representative the following information a minimum of thirty (30) days in writing, prior to the event booking date. Name of event: ________________________________________________________ Venue site name, address:_______________________________________________ Description of Performances: _____________________________________________ Date(s) of performance: _________________________________________________ Time schedule: ________________________________________________________ Event detail that should include time details for opening remarks, author talk, break period, and event conclusion details. In addition, City shall provide details to the Representative as indicated. Start-time: ________End-time: ______Expected arrival time: ______ Access to venue/stage: ______ No. of sets/workshops: ______________________ Length of each sets/workshop: ___ Number/length of Breaks: ______________ DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 PSALCA-23098LIB City Attorney Approved Version 12/28/2022 9 Any changes in dates/times can be authorized by and with notification in writing to the City’s Deputy Library Director or designee in writing via email at least thirty (30) days in advance to the predetermined date listed above. 3. Parking - Reserved 4. Lodging/Meals - Reserved 5. Sound [City/Performer] will provide a sound amplification system that is in good working order and capable of conforming to the size of the audience, acoustics of the Venue Site and producing quality sound reproduction. In the event that Performer is providing the sound system and special electrical needs are required, Performer shall notify City of its needs at least thirty (30) days in advance of the first Performance date. Failure to timely notify the City will result in Performer assuming all the responsibility of providing its own electricity for the sound system. If required by state or local laws, Performer will obtain all necessary permits and approvals associated with the provision of electricity. 6. Stage Lighting [City/Performer] will provide stage lighting that is in good working order and capable of conforming to the size of the audience, Venue Site and the needs of the Production. In the event that Performer is providing the stage lighting system and special electrical needs are required, Performer shall notify City of its needs at least thirty (30) days in advance of the first Performance date. Failure to timely notify the City will result in Performer assuming all the responsibility of providing its own electricity for the stage lighting system. If required by state or local laws, Performer will obtain all necessary permits and approvals associated with the provision of electricity. 7. Venue Hospitality - Reserved 8. Concession Sales Performer shall have the right to offer limited items for sale at the Performance (e.g. books, CDs, DVDs, and audio/video tapes) at a rate of 0% commission (City’s fee based on gross revenue from sales). City reserves the right to pre-approve items offered for sale by Performer, both before and during the performance. 9. Publicity Performer may provide publicity and promotional materials to City for advertising the Performance. Performer and/or Representative represents and warrants that City may use all promotional materials received from Performer or Representative to promote the Performance in all advertising media, including without limitation, print, TV, radio, Internet, etc., without being in violation of any third-party intellectual property rights. Performer agrees to be available for personal interviews. City reserves the right to photograph the Performance for the purpose of publicizing, advertising, or promoting the City of Carlsbad and/or programs (collectively “Usage”). Performer(s) waive the right to any fees, royalties, or control, now or in the future, and Performer(s) grant full permission for the use of Performer(s)’ image, including without limitations, name, likeness, and biography related City’s Usage. Performer(s) relinquish any right that Performer(s) may have to examine or approve the completed product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in conjunction therewith or the use to which it may DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 PSALCA-23098LIB City Attorney Approved Version 12/28/2022 10 be applied, including in all media now in existence or may come into existence in the future. 10. Radio and Television Coverage Performer agrees to permit reasonable Radio or Television news coverage of the Performance. City will try, but is not required, to let Performer know whether Radio or Television news coverage is planned or will be occurring during the Performance. City is not responsible for securing prior consent of Performer for said Radio or Television coverage. City is not responsible for obtaining copies of any footage that is broadcasted on any Radio or Television station for the benefit of Performer. City will assist Performer in trying to identify which Radio or Television station is on scene. In the event that Performer does not desire to have any Radio or Television coverage of the Performance, Performer shall be solely responsible for notifying the Radio or Television station(s) of this desire. If unauthorized taping or broadcasting of Performance occurs, City shall not be deemed in breach of this contract. 11. City Audio/Video Recording - Reserved 12. Weather and Other Types of Cancellations Re: Performance If Performance is canceled by City due to inclement weather, acts of God, acts or any other reason, while Performer is traveling to or is already at Venue Site, but has not yet performed, City will pay Performer Performer’s out-of-pocket travel expenses to the Venue Site. In the event that a storm should develop while Performer is at the Venue Site and has already set up or is in the process of setting up Performer’s equipment, City and Performer will discuss whether the Performance should be cancelled. If the Performance is cancelled, Performer shall be entitled to full payment. 13. General Cancellation The City reserves the right to cancel this engagement for any reason at any time prior to 30 days preceding the engagement, voiding this contract and excusing the City from any payment or other compensation. If this contract is canceled by the Performer less than 30 days prior to the scheduled engagement, the Performer will reimburse the City the amount of $N/A to help defray the production, promotion and labor costs that are incurred up to the date of the cancellation. 14. Performance Content The Performer represents and warrants that its Performance in all aspects (including any sheet music, lyrics or script as may be desired or required by City) will not violate any copyright, and that all necessary approvals to perform copyrighted works have been obtained. Performer agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the City against any copyright claim, demand, liability or expense caused by or arising out of its Performance. Performer shall be solely responsible for the content of the Performance. 15. Losses It is understood and agreed that the City shall not be responsible for any loss of or damage to the property of the Performer, or for the acts or omissions of the audience. 16. Independent Contractor The Performer(s) and/or Representative are independent contractors and not employees of City. No Performer(s) or his/her employees or Representative or his/her/it DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 PSALCA-23098LIB City Attorney Approved Version 12/28/2022 11 employees are or shall hold themselves out as an agent or employee of the City. The Agent or Performer shall have no authority to make any commitment on behalf of the City. Performer and/or Representative shall be responsible to pay all applicable state, local and federal taxes associated with this agreement. 17. Subject Matter Performer agrees to refrain from presenting or performing material that is derogatory or critical of the City, contains sexually explicit actions or gestures, expletives and/or other obscenities, or contains racial slurs or is otherwise derogatory of any race, religion, sexual orientation, age or national origin. Should such material be presented or performed, City, in its sole discretion, may immediately terminate the Performance. In the event City terminates the Performance of Performer because of violation of this paragraph, City shall not be liable to Performer for the balance owed under this Agreement and all monies paid to Performer shall be full and complete payment of Performer’s services. In the event of this occurrence, City shall not be deemed to be in breach of this agreement. 18. Production Rights The Performer agrees that the right to produce the event(s) which are the subject matter of this Agreement belongs solely to the City and Performer has no right to independently produce or sell rights of any kind to this event. Further, Performer agrees that Performer will not acquire any independent, individual or joint rights with the City to the event(s) which are the subject matter of this Agreement. The Parties agree that this event(s) is a “work for hire” business arrangement under the United States Copyright Act of 1976 [17 U.S.C. §§ 101, et seq.] and any other applicable law. 19. Complete Contract This is a fully integrated contract. It is further understood that this Agreement contains the whole Agreement between Performer and Purchaser and this document supersedes any other terms, agreements, obligations, covenants, representations, statements or conditions, oral or otherwise or any kind whatsoever concerning this contract, not expressly set forth herein. Furthermore, it is understood and agreed that this contract may not be changed, modified, or altered except by mutual agreement of both parties. All changes to the contract for this engagement must be signed by authorized signatories of both parties. 20. Health & Safety During any health-related pandemic, all activities occurring at City facilities, all Parties must adhere to the guidance from the state, county, and local authorities on health and safety protocols. City staff will inform performer(s) what the current guidelines are prior to their arrival and entering any City facility. Safety protocols may include, but are not limited to, hand washing, temperature testing, requiring face covering, maintaining physical distancing of six feet. The safety protocols may be modified at any time due to changing rules, regulations, or circumstances. DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 PSALCA-23098LIB City Attorney Approved Version 12/28/2022 12 21. Performance Fee Representative shall be entitled to a Flat Performance Fee in the amount to be negotiated and agreed upon in writing a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the event date. Agreed upon Fee shall be fall within the ranges noted below. Number of Authors on Event Panel Fee Range Per Event One Author Not to exceed $1,000 Two to Four Authors Not to exceed $1,500 Four or more Authors Not to exceed $2,500 City will pay Representative after the completion of final Performance. If any unperformed portion of the event or event series is cancelled due to the Performer’s inability to perform, the unperformed portion of the event or event series may be, if feasible, rescheduled to a new date(s) that is/are mutually agreeable to City and Representative. If a replacement performance cannot be rescheduled, the fee(s) due to the Representative may, at City’s sole discretion, be reduced on a pro-rata basis by the value of the performance(s) not performed. 22. Invoicing / Payment All invoices shall be submitted to City’s Sr. Librarian Erin Peak or City’s Event Coordinator Sheri Hanlon and shall be sufficiently detailed to include related activities and costs. Final invoice approval will be completed by City’s Library & Cultural Arts Director or designee. DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 WAIVER REQUEST FORM FACTORS IN SUPPORT OF REQUEST TO MODIFY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT(S) Generally, a modification to the coverage requirement will be accepting a lower limit of coverage or waiving the requirement(s). Requested by: (Name and Department) (Date) Proposed modification(s) to the __________________ requirement(s) for (Type of insurance) (Name of contract) Reduce coverage to the amount of: $ . Waive coverage Other: FACTOR(S) IN SUPPORT OF MODIFICATION(S) (check those that apply) Significance of Contractor: Contractor has previous experience with the City that is important to the efficiency of completing the scope of work and the quality of the work-product. [explain] Significance of Contractor: Contractor has unique skills and there are few if any alternatives. [explain: include number of candidates RFP sent to and number responded if applicable] Contract Amount/Term of Contract: $ . Work will be completed over a period of . Professional Liability coverage is not available to this contractor or would increase the cost of the contract by $ [explain]. Other (e.g. explain why exposures are minimal, how exposures are covered in another policy, exposure control mechanisms, and any other information pertinent to your request): Approved by Risk Manager for this contract only: (Signature) (Date) DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AF2E74-E27B-4413-B07E-C5167A438B58 4/24/2023 □ □ ■ Sheri Hanlon 4/17/2023 General Liability Adventures by the Book, LLC Author(s) events on this agreement will be speaking engagements taking place at the Schulman Auditorium at the Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad.