HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-1310RESOLUTION NO. 26-1310
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON ALLOWING THE DENTON COUNTY
BREWING COMPANY TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE DENTON DAY OF
THE DEAD FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026, FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 1.0:00
P.M., AT WILLIAMS SQUARE (179 E. HICKORY STREET), AND ON INDUSTRIAL
STREET AT MULBERRY STREET; UPON SATISFYING CERTAIN CONDITIONS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT IN CONFORMITY
WITH THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton ("City") is the owner of public rights of way in. Downtown
Denton; and
WHEREAS, the Denton Day of the Dead Festival Inc. will host the Denton Day of the
Dead Festival on Saturday, October 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., at Williams Square (179 E.
Hickory Street), and on Industrial Street at Mulberry Street; to celebrate and honor the hallmarks
of autumn in the American Southwest including the harvest, Halloween and Dia de los Muertos;
and
WHEREAS, The Denton County Brewing Company has requested they be allowed to sell
alcoholic beverages at the Denton's Day of the Dead Festival; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the public interest to authorize the City Manager,
or designee, to allow The Denton County Brewing Company to sell alcoholic beverages at the
Denton Day of the Dead Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026, so long as certain conditions are
met by The Denton County Brewing Company and the Denton Day of the Dead Festival Inc.;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are incorporated by
reference into the body of this Resolution as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The Denton County Brewing Company shall be allowed to sell alcoholic
beverages at the Denton Day of the Dead Festival, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.
to 10:00 p.m., at Williams Square (179 E. Hickory Street), and on Industrial Street at Mulberry
Street, upon entering into and complying with the attached agreement with the City of Denton and
satisfying the following conditions:
THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY shall be responsible for
securing the space needed to sell alcoholic beverages at Williams Square;
2. THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY shall abide by all laws,
resolutions, rules, and regulations, and will be responsible for obtaining the
temporary license and permit required to sell alcoholic beverages at Williams
Square;
3. THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY shall furnish Liquor (Dram
shop) Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and agrees
to indemnify the City against any liability incident(s) related the sale of alcoholic
beverages;
4. DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL INC. will provide Comprehensive
General Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and
agrees to indemnify the City against any liability incident(s) related to the event
and the sale of alcoholic beverages;
5. DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL INC. shall provide the security
necessary for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute an agreement in
conformity with this Resolution, which shall be substantially in the form of the agreement attached
hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approve this Resolution was made by George Ferrie and seconded by Nick
Stevens. This Resolution was passed and approved by the following vote [6 - 0]:
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Aye
Mayor Chris Watts:
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Jordan E. Villarreal, District 1:
Nick Stevens, District 2:
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Suzi Rumohr, District 3:
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Joe Holland, District 4:
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George Ferrie, At Large Place 5:
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Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
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Nay Abstain Absent
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of September, 2026.
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KRISTI GILBERT, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: �
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF DENTON AGREEMENT WITH
DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL INC. AND
THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
This Agreement, made this day of , 2026, by and between the
City of Denton, a Texas home -rule municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY",
and THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY and DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD
FESTIVAL, INC.
WITNESSETH, that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained,
the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
GENERAL
The City grants to THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY the privilege to sell
alcoholic beverages for the DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL INC., subject to the
exceptions and conditions hereinafter set forth, at the DENTON' S DAY OF THE DEAD
FESTIVAL on Friday, October 23 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at 126 E. Hickory Street; on
Saturday, October 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., at 126 E. Hickory Street, at Williams Square
(179 E. Hickory Street), and on Industrial Street at Mulberry Street; and on Sunday, October 25
from 2:30 pm. to 7:30 p.m. at 126 E. Hickory Street, in Denton, Texas. This privilege does not
extend beyond said dates and times.
ARTICLE 2
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY and DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD
FESTIVAL INC. shall comply with this agreement and perform the following in order to exercise
the privilege to sell alcoholic beverages at William Square for the DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD
FESTIVAL:
A. THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY shall be responsible for securing the
space needed to sell alcoholic beverages at William Square.
B. THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY shall be responsible for obtaining the
temporary license and permit required to sell alcoholic beverages at William Square for the
DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL.
C. DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL INC. shall provide the security necessary for
the sale of alcoholic beverages as predetermined and outlined in the William Square rental
agreement.
D. DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL INC. and THE BEARDED MONK shall
waive their right to exercise the privilege to sell alcoholic beverages at William Square for
the DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL, if one or both respective parties fails to
comply with any portion of this agreement including but not limited to, failing to provide
proof of compliance prior to the event.
ARTICLE 3
LOCAL RULES AND REGULATION
THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY and DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD
FESTIVAL INC. agree to abide by all municipal, county, state and federal laws, resolutions, rules
and regulations and specifically, without limitation, to obtain all necessary and proper licenses,
permits and authorizations, and to comply with the requirements of any duly authorized person
acting in connection therewith. THE BEARDED MONK shall pay all taxes, if any, of every nature
and description arising out of or in any manner connected with the sale of alcoholic beverages.
THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY will exercise reasonable care and due
diligence in the sale of alcoholic beverages at the DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL.
ARTICLE 4
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY and DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD
FESTIVAL, INC. shall indemnify and save and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, agents,
and employees from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, losses, and expenses,
including but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the CITY, and
including, without limitation, damages for bodily and personal injury, death and property damage,
resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL,
INC., THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY, or their officers, shareholders, agents,
or employees in the execution, operation, or performance of this Agreement. Nothing in this
Agreement shall be construed to create a liability to any person who is not a party to this
Agreement, and nothing herein shall waive any of the parties' defenses, both at law or equity, to
any claim, cause of action, or litigation filed by anyone not a parry to this Agreement, including
the defense of governmental immunity, which defenses are hereby expressly reserved.
ARTICLE 5
INSURANCE
During the performance of this Agreement, THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING
COMPANY and DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL INC. shall maintain the following
insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Texas by the State
Insurance Commission or any successor agency that has a rating with Best Rate Carriers of at least
an A- or above:
A. DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL INC. shall provide and maintain
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than
$1,000,000 for each occurrence and not less than $1,000,000 in the aggregate, and with
property damage limits of not less than $100,000 for each occurrence and not less than
$100,000 in the aggregate.
B. THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY shall provide and maintain Liquor
(Dram shop) Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence for the
DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL at William Square where alcohol will be
provided or served.
C. THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY and DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD
FESTIVAL INC. shall furnish insurance certificates or insurance policies to the CITY as
evidence of such coverages. The insurance policies shall name the CITY as an additional
insured on all such policies and shall contain a provision that such insurance shall not be
canceled or modified without written notice to the CITY. In such event, the policy holder,
DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL INC., and/or THE DENTON COUNTY
BREWING COMPANY shall, prior to the effective date of the change or cancellation,
serve substitute policies furnishing the same coverage.
D. Said insurance policies are subject to review by the CITY and may be rejected at the
CITY's sole discretion, for any reason, as long as the reason is communicated to the policy
holder prior to the day of the event.
ARTICLE 6
NOTICES
All notices, communications, and reports required or permitted under this Agreement shall
be personally delivered or mailed to the respective parties by depositing same in the United States
mail to the addresses shown below, certified mail, return receipt requested, unless otherwise
specified herein. Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of three (3) days' mailing
DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY CITY OF DENTON:
200 E. McKinney St. City Manager
Denton, Texas 76201 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL INC.
David Pierce, President 2016
N. Bell Ave.
Denton, TX 76209
All notices shall be deemed effective upon receipt by the party to whom such notice is
given, or within three (3) days' mailing.
ARTICLE 7
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, consisting of five (5) pages and 0 exhibits, constitutes the complete and
final expression of the agreement of the parties, and is intended as a complete and exclusive
statement of the terms of their agreements, and supersedes all prior contemporaneous offers,
promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, communications, and agreements which may
have been made in connection with the subject matter hereof.
ARTICLE 8
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be considered severable from the remainder of this
Agreement and shall not cause the remainder to be invalid or unenforceable. In such event, the
parties shall reform this Agreement to replace such stricken provision with a valid and enforceable
provision which comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the stricken provision.
ARTICLE 9
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
In performing the services required hereunder, THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING
COMPANY and DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL INC. shall not discriminate against
any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, or physical
handicap.
ARTICLE 10
PERSONNEL
THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY and DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD
FESTIVAL INC. represents that they have or will secure, at their own expense, all personnel
required to perform all the services required under this Agreement. Such personnel shall not be
employees or officers of or have any contractual relations with the CITY.
ARTICLE 11
ASSIGNABILITY
THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY and DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD
FESTIVAL INC. shall not assign any interest in this Agreement and shall not transfer any interest
in this Agreement (whether by assignment, novation, or otherwise) without the prior written
consent of the CITY.
ARTICLE 12
MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition, or limitation
herein contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the party to be charged
therewith, and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence
in any proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of or affecting this Agreement, or the
rights or obligations of the parties hereunder, and unless such waiver or modification is in writing
and duly executed; and the parties further agree that the provisions of this section will not be
waived unless as set forth herein.
ARTICLE 13
MISCELLANEOUS
A. Venue of any suit or cause of action under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in Denton
County, Texas. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Texas.
B. The captions of this Agreement are for informational purposes only and shall not in any
way affect the substantive terms or conditions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City of Denton, Texas has caused this Agreement to be
executed by its duly authorized City Manager; and DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL
INC. and THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY has executed this Agreement
through their duly authorized undersigned officers on this the day of ,
2026.
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
CHRIS WATTS,
CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
KRISTI GILBERT, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL INC.
DAVID PIERCE, PRESIDENT
THE DENTON COUNTY BREWING COMPANY
SETH MORGAN, OWNER
WITNESS:
THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN
BOTH REVIEWED AND APPROVED
as to financial and operational obligations and
business terms.
SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME
Director of Parks and Recreation
TITLE
Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT