HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2024-007 Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an agreement with Project Echelon, LTD for the 2024 Project Echelon Gran Fondo Ride for Veterans MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-007
RELATING TO TOURISM; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF MARANA AND PROJECT
ECHELON, LTD. REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF
THE 2024 PROJECT ECHELON GRAN FONDO RIDE FOR VETERANS
WHEREAS on September 6, 2022, the Marana Town Council adopted the Town
of Marana Strategic Plan V, identifying "Thriving Commerce" as one of its five focus
areas, with the goal to "Expand Marana's thriving tourism industry by promoting its
heritage, cultural resources, scenic open spaces, and signature events"; and
WHEREAS Project Echelon, Ltd. ("PE") is a nonprofit corporation responsible for
the promotion and production of the Gran Fondo Ride ("Fondo"), a non-competitive
bicycle ride occurring on March 3, 2024; and
WHEREAS the Town and PE desire to enter into an agreement regarding the
Town's participation in and financial support of the Fondo; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that the agreement addressed by this
resolution is in the best interests of the Town of Marana and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, as follows:
SECTION 1. The agreement between the Town of Marana and PE for the Fondo,
attached to and incorporated by this reference in this resolution as Exhibit A, is hereby
approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute it for and on behalf of the
Town of Marana.
SECTION 2. The Town's Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized
to undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms,
obligations, and objectives of this resolution.
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Resolution No.2024-007
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, this 16th day of January, 2024.
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Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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David L. Udall, Town Clerk Jan all, Town Attorney
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MARANA AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
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Resolution No.2024-007
2024 PROJECT ECHELON GRAN FONDO RIDE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into by and between the TOWN OF
MARANA, an Arizona municipal corporation(the "Town") and PROJECT ECHELON,LTD.a
Wisconsin nonprofit corporation ("PE"). The Town and PE are sometimes collectively
referred to in this Agreement as the "Parties," each of which is sometimes individually
referred to as a "Party."
RECITALS
A. On September 6, 2022, the Marana Town Council adopted the Town of Marana
Strategic Plan V, identifying"Thriving Commerce" as one of its five focus areas,with the
goal to "Expand Marana's thriving tourism industry by promoting its heritage, cultural
resources, scenic open spaces, and signature events."
B. Project Echelon is a nonprofit corporation responsible for the promotion and
production of a multi-day event the weekend of March 2-3, 2024 called the "Project
Echelon Gala Weekend" which consists of a golf tournament, a gala dinner on the first
day, and a Gran Fondo ride on the second day (the "Fondo Ride").
C. The Town and PE desire to enter into an agreement regarding the Towri s
participation in and financial support of the portion of the Fondo Ride that will take place
within Town limits that will be held on Sunday,March 3,2024 involving the participation
of racers and volunteers.
D. The Town finds that the benefits to the Town resulting from PE's promotion and
production of the Fondo Ride in Marana have a value at least equal to the fair market
value of the financial support to be provided to PE by the Town pursuant to this
Agreement.
AGREEMENT
Now,THEREFORE,based on the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated here as the
intent of the Parties in entering into this Agreement, and in consideration of the terms of
this Agreement, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Financial support to be provided by the Town. Pursuant to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, including without limitation paragraph 22 (Termination) below, the
Town shall provide financial support of S4,500 to PE for the Fondo Ride 30 days prior to
the Fondo Ride.
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2. Fee Waiver. The Town will waive special event permit fees affiliated with the
Fondo Ride.
3. Event promotion by the Town. In addition to the financial support provided
pursuant to paragraph 1 above, the Town shall also promote the events through the
Town's media/communication outlets.
4. Benefits to be provided to the Town. In exchange for the financial support described
in paragraph 1 above, PE shall provide to the Town the benefits and services described
in Exhibit A.
5. Co-marketing with the Town of Oro Valley. The Fondo Ride will also be held in the
Town of Oro Valley on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Parties acknowledge and agree it is
in their mutual interests that some of the marketing efforts contemplated in this
Agreement will be done jointly with the Town of Oro Valley to promote the Fondo Ride.
6. Books; taxes. PE shall make available to the Town for inspection any books,ledgers
or statements kept by PE regarding activities conducted pursuant to this Agreement. PE
shall be liable for all taxes applicable to the proceeds received by PE under this
Agreement, if any.
7. Effective date and duration. This Agreement shall be effective as of the signature
date of the last Party to sign this Agreement (the "Effective Date"), and shall remain in
effect until April 8, 2024, unless sooner terminated pursuant to paragraph 22 below.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the indemnification provisions set forth in paragraph 11
below shall survive termination of this Agreement.
8. Relationship of the Parties. In the performance of the services contemplated by this
Agreement, PE shall act solely as an independent contractor, and nothing expressed or
implied in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of employer and
employee,partnership,principal and agent,or to create a joint venture between the Town
and PE.
9. Use of names, trademarks, logos and seal. The Town grants PE a limited license to use,
at no cost, the Town's Discover Marana name and logo in PE's performance of the
services described in this Agreement. PE shall not use the Town's Discover Marana name
and logo for any other purpose or use. PE shall not modify, revise or alter the Town's
Discover Marana logo in any way. PE grants the Town a limited license to use,at no cost,
PE's name,trademarks, and logos in the Town's performance of the services described in
this agreement. The Town shall not use PE's name, trademarks, and logos for any other
purpose or use. The Town shall not modify, revise or alter PE's trademarks and logos in
any way.
10. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, PE shall maintain insurance from
carriers acceptable to the Town with the following required minimum coverages and
limits, and the Town shall be named as an additional insured on the commercial general
liability insurance policy for the purposes of PE's activities in relation to the events
covered by this Agreement:
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Commercial General Liability: U.S. $3,000,000 per occurrence
U.S. $3,000,000 aggregate
Business Auto Liability: U.S. $1,000,000 combined single limit
a. PE shall deliver one or more certificates of insurance evidencing coverage
as described in this paragraph to the Town by no later than January 22,2024 and prior
to commencing any activities pursuant to this Agreement. PE shall also deliver new
certificates of insurance each time the policy(s) is updated. All certificates shall be
delivered to the Towri s Economic Development Department.
b. As an additional insured on PE's commercial general liability policy, the
Town shall be provided coverage for any liability arising out of operations performed
in whole or in part by or on behalf of PE. PE shall deliver additional insured
endorsement(s) along with the certificate(s) of insurance required by subparagraph
(a) above. The additional insured endorsement form identification number shall also
be included within the description box on the certificate of insurance and the
applicable policy number shall be included on the endorsement.
c. All policies required pursuant to this paragraph shall be endorsed to
contain a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery (subrogation) against the Town, its
agents, officers, officials, and employees for any claims arising out of PE's work or
service. Endorsements evidencing this waiver of subrogation shall be provided to the
Town along with all other insurance documentation required by this paragraph.
d. The certificate(s) shall also stipulate that the insurance afforded the Town
shall be primary insurance and that any insurance carried by the Town, its agents,
officials or employees shall be excess and not contributory insurance to that provided
by PE. Coverage provided by PE shall be primary insurance with respect to all other
available sources.
e. The insurance requirements specified in this paragraph may not be
changed or modified except by written agreement signed by both Parties.
f. During the term of this Agreement PE shall give the Town at least 30
calendar days' written notice prior to a planned cancellation or reduction of any
coverage required by this paragraph. PE shall give the Town immediate notice of any
other cancellation or reduction of any coverage required by this paragraph.
Cancellation or reduction of any coverage required by this paragraph is grounds for
termination of this Agreement by the Town.
11. Indemnification. PE agrees to defend, save, hold harmless, and indemnify the
Town, its officials, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and
all manner of claims, suits, lawsuits, action or actions, causes or causes of action,
liabilities, damages, and other claims and demands of whatsoever nature or kind, in law
or in equity, in tort or in contract, or otherwise caused by or resulting from PE's errors,
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omissions, or negligent acts in the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement,
or the errors, omissions or negligent acts of any party PE contracts with in the
performance of services pursuant to this Agreement, anyone directly or indirectly
employed by PE, or anyone for whose acts PE may be liable.
12. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if personally delivered or
mailed, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following addresses:
If to the Town, to: TOWN OF MARANA
Attn: Stefanie Boe, Tourism and Marketing Manager
11555 W. Civic Center Drive - Bldg. A3
Marana, AZ 85653
With a copy to:
TOWN OF MARANA
Attn: Town Attorney
11555 W. Civic Center Drive - Bldg. A3
Marana, AZ 85653
If to PE, to: PROJECT ECHELON,LTD
Attn: Eric Hill
N9W27151 Woodridge Ln.
Waukesha, WI 53188
Either Party may from time to time designate any other address for this purpose by
written notice to the other Party. All notices under this Agreement shall be deemed
received upon actual receipt.
13. Entire agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and
understanding of the Parties pertaining to the subject matter of the Agreement and
supersedes all offers, negotiations, and other agreements of any kind. All prior and
contemporaneous agreements,representations and understandings of the Parties,oral or
written, are superseded and merged in this Agreement.
14.Authority to execute agreement. The individuals executing this Agreement hereby
represent that they have full right, power, and authority to execute this Agreement on
behalf of their respective Parties.
15. Force majeure. Notwithstanding any other term, condition or provision of this
Agreement to the contrary,if any Party to this Agreement is precluded from satisfying or
fulfilling any duty or obligation imposed upon it due to labor strikes,material shortages,
war,civil disturbances,weather conditions,natural disasters,acts of God,or other events
beyond the control of such Party, the time period provided herein for the performance
by such Party of such duty or obligation shall be extended for a period equal to the delay
occasioned by such events.
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16. Immigration laws. PE warrants that it will at all times comply with all federal
immigration laws and regulations that relate to its employees (if any) and with Arizona
Revised Statutes section (A.R.S. §) 23-214 (A). PE acknowledges that pursuant to
A.R.S. § 41-4401 and effective September 30, 2008, a breach of this warranty is a material
breach of this Agreement subject to penalties up to and including termination of this
Agreement, and that the Town retains the legal right to inspect the papers of any
employee (if any) who performs work or services pursuant to this Agreement to ensure
compliance with this warranty.
17. Israel Boycott Divestments.PE certifies that it is not currently engaged in,and agrees
for the duration of this Agreement to not engage in, a boycott of Israel as defined by
A.R.S. §35-393.
18. Pursuant to and in compliance with A.R.S. § 35-394, the Contractor hereby agrees
and certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of this Contract that
the Contractor will not, use: (1) the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's
Republic of China; (2) any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic
Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China; or (3) any Contractors, subcontractors or
suppliers that use the forced labor or any goods or services produced by the forced
labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China. If the Contractor becomes
aware during the term of the contract that the company is not in compliance with this
written certification, the company shall notify the Town within five business days after
becoming aware of the noncompliance. If the Contractor does not provide the Town
with a written certification that the Contractor has remedied the noncompliance within
180 days after notifying the Town of the noncompliance, this Contract terminates,
except that if the contract termination date occurs before the end of the remedy period
the Contract terminates on the Contract termination date. The Contractor also hereby
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its officials, employees, and agents
from any claims or causes of action relating to the Town's action based upon reliance
upon this representation, including the payment of all costs and attorney fees incurred
by the Town in defending such as action.
19. Conflict of interest. This Agreement is subject to the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511,
which provides for termination in certain instances involving conflicts of interest.
20. Attorneys'fees. The prevailing Party in a civil action to enforce this Agreement
shall be entitled to recover from the other Party, in addition to any relief to which such
prevailing Party may be entitled, all costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees
incurred in connection with that civil action.
21. Governing law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Arizona.
22. Termination.
a. This Agreement shall be terminated without further action by the Parties if
the Fondo Ride, as described in this Agreement, is cancelled for any reason. If the
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event is cancelled, PE shall refund to the Town all financial support provided by the
Town to PE pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Agreement within 30 days of cancellation
of the event.
b. This Agreement may be terminated without further liability on 30 days'
prior written notice by either Party upon a default by the other Party of any covenant
or term of this Agreement, which default is not cured within 30 days of receipt of
written notice of default, except that this Agreement shall not be terminated if the
default cannot reasonably be cured within such 30-day period and the defaulting
party has started to cure the default within the 30-day period and diligently pursues
the cure to completion; provided that the grace period for any monetary default is ten
days from receipt of written notice.
c. This Agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the
Parties.
23.Miscellaneous.
a. This Agreement may not be modified except in a writing signed by both of
the Parties.
b. The captions and section numbers appearing in this Agreement are inserted
only as a matter of convenience, and do not define, limit, construe or describe the
scope or intent of such sections or articles of this Agreement.
c. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which
shall, for all purposes, be deemed an original and all of which, taken together, shall
constitute one and the same agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties have duly executed this instrument below.
The"Town": „PE":
TOWN OF MAR ANA,an Arizona PROJECT ECHELON LTD,a Wisconsin
municipal corporation nonprofit corporation
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Ed Honea,Mayor Eric Hill,President
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ATTEST: Federal I.D.#81-2114278
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David L.Udall,Town Clerk Date
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STATE OF ARIZONA
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this X3 `day of
BRvaRy ,202`1 by Erick Hill,President of Project Echelon,LTD.,a
Wisconsin nonprofit corporation,on behalf of the corporation.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties have duly executed this instrument below.
The "Town": "PE":
TOWN OF MARANA,an Arizona PROJECT ECHELON LTD,a Wisconsin
municipal corporation nonprofit corporation
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Ed Honea, Mayor Eric Hill, President
Date: Date
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ATTEST: Federal I.D. # 81-2114278
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David L. Udall, Town Clerk Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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STATE OF ARIZONA )
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County of Pima )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 202_by Erick Hill, President of Project Echelon, LTD., a
Wisconsin nonprofit corporation, on behalf of the corporation.
(Seal)
Notary Public
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Exhibit A
1. Oro Valley/Marana feature in Project Echelon Newsletter $500 value
(Dec, Feb,April)
2. Coverage of the pro team training in Northern Pima County $500 value
and the Fondo in Velonews(35,000 subscribers, 750,000
online views per month)
3. Professional Photography for commercial/town use $1000 value
4. One Marana specific photoshoot for team content $500 value
5. Social Media Manager to post stories throughout the team $500 value
camp and ride featuring Marana (up to 10)
6. Press Conference/Press release coordinated by Pima $1000 value
County/Oro Valley/Marana along with earned media coverage
in local market
7. Project Echelon to attach flyers or other promotional $200 value
materials to participant packets at the Fondo events
8. Project Echelon to recognize Discover Marana as a sponsor at $200 value
the start of the Fondo ride
9. Project Echelon riders and staff can attend local school events
as requested by Discover Marana
10. Project Echelon riders and staff can meet with local veterans
and active duty groups to discuss the non-profit organization
and riding
11. Discover Marana can host a booth at the Fondo ride if $200 value
requested
12. Project Echelon will work with Marana and Oro Valley to
develop an Economic Impact survey and provide all date to
the towns after the event
13. Brand the Echelon Racing League USA Cycling event series on $1000 value
Zwift with Discover Marana branding.
14. Project Echelon to recognize Discover Marana as a presenting $3000 value
sponsor at the Gala Dinner on March 2nd
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Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2024-007
2024 PROJECT ECHELON GRAN FONDO RIDE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into by and between the TOWN OF
MARANA, an Arizona municipal corporation (the "Town") and PROJECT ECHELON, LTD. a
Wisconsin nonprofit corporation ("PE"). The Town and PE are sometimes collectively
referred to in this Agreement as the "Parties," each of which is sometimes individually
referred to as a "Party."
RECITALS
A. On September 6, 2022, the Marana Town Council adopted the Town of Marana
Strategic Plan V, identifying "Thriving Commerce" as one of its five focus areas, with the
goal to "Expand Marana's thriving tourism industry by promoting its heritage, cultural
resources, scenic open spaces, and signature events."
B. Project Echelon is a nonprofit corporation responsible for the promotion and
production of a multi -day event the weekend of March 2-3, 2024 called the "Project
Echelon Gala Weekend" which consists of a golf tournament, a gala dinner on the first
day, and a Gran Fondo ride on the second day (the "Fondo Ride").
C. The Town and PE desire to enter into an agreement regarding the Towri s
participation in and financial support of the portion of the Fondo Ride that will take place
within Town limits that will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024 involving the participation
of racers and volunteers.
D. The Town finds that the benefits to the Town resulting from PE's promotion and
production of the Fondo Ride in Marana have a value at least equal to the fair market
value of the financial support to be provided to PE by the Town pursuant to this
Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated here as the
intent of the Parties in entering into this Agreement, and in consideration of the terms of
this Agreement, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Financial support to be provided by the Town. Pursuant to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, including without limitation paragraph 22 (Termination) below, the
Town shall provide financial support of $4,500 to PE for the Fondo Ride 30 days prior to
the Fondo Ride.
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Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2024-007
2. Fee Waiver. The Town will waive special event permit fees affiliated with the
Fondo Ride.
3. Event promotion by the Town. In addition to the financial support provided
pursuant to paragraph 1 above, the Town shall also promote the events through the
Towns media/communication outlets.
4. Benefits to be provided to the Town. In exchange for the financial support described
in paragraph 1 above, PE shall provide to the Town the benefits and services described
in Exhibit A.
5. Co -marketing with the Town of Oro Valley. The Fondo Ride will also be held in the
Town of Oro Valley on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Parties acknowledge and agree it is
in their mutual interests that some of the marketing efforts contemplated in this
Agreement will be done jointly with the Town of Oro Valley to promote the Fondo Ride.
6. Books; taxes. PE shall make available to the Town for inspection any books, ledgers
or statements kept by PE regarding activities conducted pursuant to this Agreement. PE
shall be liable for all taxes applicable to the proceeds received by PE under this
Agreement, if any.
7. Effective date and duration. This Agreement shall be effective as of the signature
date of the last Party to sign this Agreement (the "Effective Date"), and shall remain in
effect until April 8, 2024, unless sooner terminated pursuant to paragraph 22 below.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the indemnification provisions set forth in paragraph 11
below shall survive termination of this Agreement.
8. Relationship of the Parties. In the performance of the services contemplated by this
Agreement, PE shall act solely as an independent contractor, and nothing expressed or
implied in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of employer and
employee, partnership, principal and agent, or to create a joint venture between the Town
and PE.
9. Use of names, trademarks, logos and seal. The Town grants PE a limited license to use,
at no cost, the Towri s Discover Marana name and logo in PE's performance of the
services described in this Agreement. PE shall not use the Towri s Discover Marana name
and logo for any other purpose or use. PE shall not modify, revise or alter the Towns
Discover Marana logo in any way. PE grants the Town a limited license to use, at no cost,
PE's name, trademarks, and logos in the Towns performance of the services described in
this agreement. The Town shall not use PE's name, trademarks, and logos for any other
purpose or use. The Town shall not modify, revise or alter PE's trademarks and logos in
any way.
10. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, PE shall maintain insurance from
carriers acceptable to the Town with the following required minimum coverages and
limits, and the Town shall be named as an additional insured on the commercial general
liability insurance policy for the purposes of PE's activities in relation to the events
covered by this Agreement:
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Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2024-007
Commercial General Liability: U.S. $3,000,000 per occurrence
U.S. $3,000,000 aggregate
Business Auto Liability: U.S. $1,000,000 combined single limit
a. PE shall deliver one or more certificates of insurance evidencing coverage
as described in this paragraph to the Town by no later than January 22, 2024 and prior
to commencing any activities pursuant to this Agreement. PE shall also deliver new
certificates of insurance each time the policy(s) is updated. All certificates shall be
delivered to the Towns Economic Development Department.
b. As an additional insured on PE's commercial general liability policy, the
Town shall be provided coverage for any liability arising out of operations performed
in whole or in part by or on behalf of PE. PE shall deliver additional insured
endorsement(s) along with the certificate(s) of insurance required by subparagraph
(a) above. The additional insured endorsement form identification number shall also
be included within the description box on the certificate of insurance and the
applicable policy number shall be included on the endorsement.
C. All policies required pursuant to this paragraph shall be endorsed to
contain a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery (subrogation) against the Town, its
agents, officers, officials, and employees for any claims arising out of PE's work or
service. Endorsements evidencing this waiver of subrogation shall be provided to the
Town along with all other insurance documentation required by this paragraph.
d. The certificate(s) shall also stipulate that the insurance afforded the Town
shall be primary insurance and that any insurance carried by the Town, its agents,
officials or employees shall be excess and not contributory insurance to that provided
by PE. Coverage provided by PE shall be primary insurance with respect to all other
available sources.
e. The insurance requirements specified in this paragraph may not be
changed or modified except by written agreement signed by both Parties.
f. During the term of this Agreement PE shall give the Town at least 30
calendar days' written notice prior to a planned cancellation or reduction of any
coverage required by this paragraph. PE shall give the Town immediate notice of any
other cancellation or reduction of any coverage required by this paragraph.
Cancellation or reduction of any coverage required by this paragraph is grounds for
termination of this Agreement by the Town.
11. Indemnification. PE agrees to defend, save, hold harmless, and indemnify the
Town, its officials, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and
all manner of claims, suits, lawsuits, action or actions, causes or causes of action,
liabilities, damages, and other claims and demands of whatsoever nature or kind, in law
or in equity, in tort or in contract, or otherwise caused by or resulting from PE's errors,
2024 PROJECT ECHELON GRAN FONDO RIDE AGREEMENT
Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2024-007
omissions, or negligent acts in the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement,
or the errors, omissions or negligent acts of any party PE contracts with in the
performance of services pursuant to this Agreement, anyone directly or indirectly
employed by PE, or anyone for whose acts PE may be liable.
12. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if personally delivered or
mailed, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following addresses:
If to the Town, to: TOWN OF MARANA
Attn: Stefanie Boe, Tourism and Marketing Manager
11555 W. Civic Center Drive - Bldg. A3
Marana, AZ 85653
With a copy to:
TOWN OF MARANA
Attn: Town Attorney
11555 W. Civic Center Drive - Bldg. A3
Marana, AZ 85653
If to PE, to: PROJECT ECHELON, LTD
Attn: Eric Hill
N9W27151 Woodridge Ln.
Waukesha, WI 53188
Either Party may from time to time designate any other address for this purpose by
written notice to the other Party. All notices under this Agreement shall be deemed
received upon actual receipt.
13. Entire agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and
understanding of the Parties pertaining to the subject matter of the Agreement and
supersedes all offers, negotiations, and other agreements of any kind. All prior and
contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings of the Parties, oral or
written, are superseded and merged in this Agreement.
14. Authority to execute agreement. The individuals executing this Agreement hereby
represent that they have full right, power, and authority to execute this Agreement on
behalf of their respective Parties.
15. Force majeure. Notwithstanding any other term, condition or provision of this
Agreement to the contrary, if any Party to this Agreement is precluded from satisfying or
fulfilling any duty or obligation imposed upon it due to labor strikes, material shortages,
war, civil disturbances, weather conditions, natural disasters, acts of God, or other events
beyond the control of such Party, the time period provided herein for the performance
by such Party of such duty or obligation shall be extended for a period equal to the delay
occasioned by such events.
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Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2024-007
16. Immigration laws. PE warrants that it will at all times comply with all federal
immigration laws and regulations that relate to its employees (if any) and with Arizona
Revised Statutes section (A.R.S. §) 23-214 (A). PE acknowledges that pursuant to
A.R.S. § 41-4401 and effective September 30, 2008, a breach of this warranty is a material
breach of this Agreement subject to penalties up to and including termination of this
Agreement, and that the Town retains the legal right to inspect the papers of any
employee (if any) who performs work or services pursuant to this Agreement to ensure
compliance with this warranty.
17. Israel Boycott Divestments. PE certifies that it is not currently engaged in, and agrees
for the duration of this Agreement to not engage in, a boycott of Israel as defined by
A.R.S. §35-393.
18. Pursuant to and in compliance with A.R.S. § 35-394, the Contractor hereby agrees
and certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of this Contract that
the Contractor will not, use: (1) the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's
Republic of China; (2) any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic
Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China; or (3) any Contractors, subcontractors or
suppliers that use the forced labor or any goods or services produced by the forced
labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China. If the Contractor becomes
aware during the term of the contract that the company is not in compliance with this
written certification, the company shall notify the Town within five business days after
becoming aware of the noncompliance. If the Contractor does not provide the Town
with a written certification that the Contractor has remedied the noncompliance within
180 days after notifying the Town of the noncompliance, this Contract terminates,
except that if the contract termination date occurs before the end of the remedy period
the Contract terminates on the Contract termination date. The Contractor also hereby
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its officials, employees, and agents
from any claims or causes of action relating to the Towns action based upon reliance
upon this representation, including the payment of all costs and attorney fees incurred
by the Town in defending such as action.
19. Conflict of interest. This Agreement is subject to the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511,
which provides for termination in certain instances involving conflicts of interest.
20. Attorneys' fees. The prevailing Party in a civil action to enforce this Agreement
shall be entitled to recover from the other Party, in addition to any relief to which such
prevailing Party may be entitled, all costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees
incurred in connection with that civil action.
21. Governing law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Arizona.
22. Termination.
a. This Agreement shall be terminated without further action by the Parties if
the Fondo Ride, as described in this Agreement, is cancelled for any reason. If the
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event is cancelled, PE shall refund to the Town all financial support provided by the
Town to PE pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Agreement within 30 days of cancellation
of the event.
b. This Agreement may be terminated without further liability on 30 days'
prior written notice by either Party upon a default by the other Party of any covenant
or term of this Agreement, which default is not cured within 30 days of receipt of
written notice of default, except that this Agreement shall not be terminated if the
default cannot reasonably be cured within such 30-day period and the defaulting
party has started to cure the default within the 30-day period and diligently pursues
the cure to completion; provided that the grace period for any monetary default is ten
days from receipt of written notice.
C. This Agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the
Parties.
23. Miscellaneous.
a. This Agreement may not be modified except in a writing signed by both of
the Parties.
b. The captions and section numbers appearing in this Agreement are inserted
only as a matter of convenience, and do not define, limit, construe or describe the
scope or intent of such sections or articles of this Agreement.
C. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which
shall, for all purposes, be deemed an original and all of which, taken together, shall
constitute one and the same agreement.
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Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2024-007
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have duly executed this instrument below.
The "Town":
TOWN OF MARANA, an Arizona
municipal corporation
Ed Honea, Mayor
Date:
ATTEST:
David L. Udall, Town Clerk Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jane Fairall, Town Attorney Date
STATE OF ARIZONA )
ss.
County of Pima )
"PE":
PROJECT ECHELON LTD, a Wisconsin
nonprofit corporation
Eric Hill, President
Date
Federal I.D. # 81-2114278
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
202_ by Erick Hill, President of Project Echelon, LTD., a
Wisconsin nonprofit corporation, on behalf of the corporation.
(Seal)
Notary Public
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Exhibit A
1.
Oro Valley/Marana feature in Project Echelon Newsletter
$500 value
(Dec, Feb, April)
2.
Coverage of the pro team training in Northern Pima County
$500 value
and the Fondo in Velonews (35,000 subscribers, 750,000
online views per month)
3.
Professional Photography for commercial/town use
$1000 value
4.
One Marana specific photoshoot for team content
$500 value
5.
Social Media Manager to post stories throughout the team
$500 value
camp and ride featuring Marana (up to 10)
6.
Press Conference/Press release coordinated by Pima
$1000 value
County/Oro Valley/Marana along with earned media coverage
in local market
7.
Project Echelon to attach flyers or other promotional
$200 value
materials to participant packets at the Fondo events
8.
Project Echelon to recognize Discover Marana as a sponsor at
$200 value
the start of the Fondo ride
9.
Project Echelon riders and staff can attend local school events
as requested by Discover Marana
10.
Project Echelon riders and staff can meet with local veterans
and active duty groups to discuss the non-profit organization
and riding
11.
Discover Marana can host a booth at the Fondo ride if
$200 value
requested
12.
Project Echelon will work with Marana and Oro Valley to
develop an Economic Impact survey and provide all date to
the towns after the event
13.
Brand the Echelon Racing League USA Cycling event series on
$1000 value
Zwift with Discover Marana branding.
14.
Project Echelon to recognize Discover Marana as a presenting
$3000 value
sponsor at the Gala Dinner on March 2nd
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