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ORDINANCE NO.20-1804
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING A SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND DENTON MUSIC AND ARTS
COLLABORATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF COUNCIL
CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ELEVEN HUNDRED AND
FIFTY DOLLARS ($ 1,150.00); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the purpose of Denton Music and Arts Collaborative is to is to achieve the
preservation, promotion, and continuation of the unique and culturally significant musical and
artistic heritage of Denton through programs aimed at improving the lives and livelihoods of
local musicians and artists and encouraging new musicians and artists to thrive and put down
roots in Denton; and
WHEREAS, the Denton Music and Arts Collaborative’s main goal is to preserve the
cultural integrity of Denton by enabling musicians and artists to continue to thrive in the City,
namely by subsidizing healthcare coverage; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Briggs desires to contribute a total of $300.00 from
available contingency funds for the organization and Council Member Armintor desires to
contribute a total of $850.00 from available contingency funds, for a total contribution of
$1,150.00; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton supports non-profit organizations that strive to make the
City a better place by providing help for the at-risk in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton hereby finds that the agreement
between the City and Denton Music and Arts Collaborative, attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference (the “Agreement”), serves a municipal and public purpose and is in the
public interest; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are incorporated
by reference into the body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute the
Agreement and to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the City under the Agreement,
including the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,150.00 in accordance with the
terms of the Agreement.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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The motion to approve this Ordinance was made by :Soho, By CLa and
seconded by 3; the Ordinance was passed and approved by
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Chris Watts, Mayor:
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1 :
Keely Briggs, District 2:
Jesse Davis, District 3 :
John Ryan, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 :
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the uK\b day of 2020
ATTEST:
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SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND
DENTON MUSIC AND ARTS COLLABORATIVE
This Agreement is hereby entered into by and between the City of Denton a Texas home rule
municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and Denton Music and Arts Collaborative a
Texas non-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as “DMAC.”
WHEREAS, City has determined that the proposal for services merits assistance and can
provide needed services to citizens of City and has provided funds in its budget for DMAC’s medical
insurance subsidies to its beneficiary members supporting local artists and musicians; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement serves a valid municipal and public purpose and is in the public
Interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
DMAC shall, in a satisfactory and proper manner, perform the following tasks, for which the
monies provided by City may be used:
The funds being provided will be for the purpose of paying expenses for medical insurance
subsidies for DMAC members.
II. OBLIGATIONS OF DMAC
In consideration of the receipt of funds from City, DMAC agrees to the following terms and
conditions:
A. One Thousand, One Hundred and Fifty Dollars and no/100 ($ 1150.00) shall be paid to
DMAC by City to be utilized for the purposes set forth in Article I.
B. DMAC will maintain adequate records to establish that the City funds are used for the
purposes authorized by this Agreement.
C.DMAC will permit authorized officials of City to review its books at any time.
D. Upon request, DMAC will provide to City its By-Laws and any of its rules and
regulations that may be relevant to this Agreement.
E. DMAC will not enter into any contracts that would encumber City funds for a period
that would extend beyond the term of this Agreement.
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F. DMAC will appoint a representative who will be available to meet with City officials
when requested.
III. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The services funded by City shall be undertaken and completed by DMAC within the
following time frame:
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and terminate September
30, 2020, unless the contract is sooner terminated under Section VII “Suspension or Termination.”
The “Effective Date” of this Agreement shall be the date the last signature is affixed to this
Agreement.
IV. PAYMENTS
A. PAYMENTS TO DMA(:. City shall pay to DMAC the sum specified in Article II after
the Effective Date of this Agreement.
B. ExcEss PAYMENT. DMAC shall refund to City within ten (10) working days of City’s
request, any sum of money which has been paid by City and which City at any time thereafter
determines:
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has resulted in overpayment to DMAC; or
has not been spent strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; or
is not supported by adequate documentation to fully justify the expenditure.
V. EVALUATION
DMAC agrees to participate in an implementation and maintenance system whereby the
services can be continuously monitored. DMAC agrees to make available its bank statements for
review by City at City’s discretion. In addition, upon request, DMAC agrees to provide City the
following data and reports, or copies thereof:
A. All external or internal audits. DMAC shall submit a copy of the annual independent
audit to City within ten (10) days of receipt.
B.All external or internal evaluation reports.
C.An explanation of any major changes in program services.
D. To comply with this section, DMAC agrees to maintain records that will provide
accurate, current, separate, and complete disclosure of the status of fUnds received and the services
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performed under this Agreement. DMAC’s record system shall contain sufficient documentation to
provide in detail full support and justification for each expenditure. DMAC agrees to retain all
books, records, documents, reports, and written accounting procedures pertaining to the services
provided and expenditure of funds under this Agreement for five years.
E. Nothing in the above subsections shall be construed to relieve DMAC of
responsibility for retaining accurate and current records that clearly reflect the level and benefit of
services provided under this Agreement.
VI. MEETINGS
Upon request, minutes of all meetings of DMAC’s governing body shall be available to City
within ten (10) working days of approval.
VII. TERMiNATION
The City may terminate this Agreement for cause if DMAC violates any covenants,
agreements, or guarantees of this Agreement, the DMAC’s insolvency or filing of bankruptcy,
dissolution, or receivership, or the DMAC’s violation of any law or regulation to which it is bound
under the terms of this Agreement. The City may terminate this Agreement for other reasons not
specifically enumerated in this paragraph.
VIII. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
A. DMAC shall comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and
affirmative action laws or regulations.
B. DMAC will furnish all information and reports requested by City, and will permit
access to its books, records, and accounts for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with
local, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
C. In the event of DMAC’s non-compliance with the non-discrimination requirements,
the Agreement may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and DMAC may be
barred from further contracts with City.
IX. WARRANTIES
DMAC represents and warrants that:
A. All information, reports, and data heretofore or hereafter requested by City and
furnished to City, are complete and accurate as of the date shown on the information, data, or report,
and, since that date, have not undergone any significant change without written notice to City.
B. Any supporting bank statements heretofore requested by City and furnished to City,
are complete, accurate, and fairly reflect the financial conditions of DMAC on the date shown on
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said report, and the results of the operation for the period covered by the report, and that since said
data, there has been no material change, adverse or otherwise, in the financial condition of DMAC.
C.No litigation or legal proceedings are presently pending or threatened against DMAC.
D. None of the provisions herein contravenes or is in conflict with the authority under
which DMAC is doing business or with the provisions of any existing indenture or agreement of
DMAC.
E. DMAC has the power to enter into this Agreement and accept payments hereunder,
and has taken all necessary action to authorize such acceptance under the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
F. None of the assets of DMAC are subject to any lien or encumbrance of any character,
except for current taxes not delinquent, except as shown in the bank statements furnished by DMAC
to City
Each of these representations and warranties shall be continuing and shall be deemed to have
been repeated by the submission of each request for payment.
X. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
A. Any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this Agreement shall be by
written amendment executed by both parties, except when the terms of this Agreement expressly
provide that another method shall be used.
B. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that changes in the State, Federal, or
local laws or regulations pursuant hereto may occur during the term of this Agreement. Any such
modifications are to be automatically incorporated into this Agreement without written amendment
hereto, and shall become a part of the Agreement on the effective date specified by the law or
regulation.
C.DMAC shall notify City of any changes in personnel or governing board composition.
XI. INDEMNIFICATION
TO THE EXTENT AUTHORIZED BY LAW, THE DMAC AGREES TO INDEMNIFY,
HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND
EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR INJURIES,
DAMAGE, LOSS, OR LIABILITY OF WHATEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE BY THE DMAC OR THOSE
SERVICES CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ALL SUCH CLAIMS
OR CAUSES OF ACTION BASED UPON COMMON, CONSTITUTIONAL, OR
STATUTORY LAW, OR BASED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, UPON ALLEGATIONS OF
NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACTS OF DhIAC, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,
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AGENTS, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES, AND INVITEES.
XII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A. DMAC covenants that neither it nor any member of its governing body presently has
any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
services required to be performed under this Agreement. DMAC further covenants that in the
performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be employed or appointed as a
member of its governing body.
B. DMAC further covenants that no member of its governing body or its staff,
subcontractors, or employees shall possess any interest in or use his/her position for a purpose that is
or gives the appearance of being motivated by desire for private gain for himself/herself, or others;
particularly those with which he/she has family, business, or other ties.
C. No officer, member, or employee of City and no member of its governing body who
exercises any function or responsibilities in the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying out
of this Agreement shall participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects his
personal interest or the interest in any corporation, partnership, or DMAC in which he has direct or
indirect interest.
XIII. NOTICE
Any notice or other written instrument required or permitted to be delivered under the terms
of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been delivered, whether actually received or not, when
deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, return receipt requested,
or via hand-delivery or facsimile, addressed to DMAC or City, as the case may be, at the following
addresses:
CITY
City of Denton, Texas
AHn: City Manager
215 E. McKinney
Denton, TX 76201
DMAC
Nic Bagherpour
President
1812 Linden Drive
Denton, TX 76201
Either party may change its mailing address by sending notice of change of address to the
other at the above address by certified mail, return receipt requested.
XIV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. DMAC shall not transfer, pledge, or otherwise assign this Agreement or any interest
therein, or any claim arising thereunder to any party or parties, bank, trust company, or other
financial institution without the prior written approval of City.
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B. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and continue to conform to the original
intent of both parties hereto.
C. In no event shall any payment to DMAC hereunder, or any other act or failure of City
to insist in any one or more instances upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, constitute or
be construed in any way to be a waiver by City of any breach of covenant or default which may then
or subsequently be committed by DMAC. Neither shall such payment, act, or omission in any
manner impair or prejudice any right, power, privilege, or remedy available to City to enforce its
rights hereunder, which rights, powers, privileges, or remedies are always specifically preserved. No
representative or agent of City may waive the effect of this provision.
D. This Agreement, together with referenced exhibits and attachments, constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties hereto, and any prior agreement, assertion, statement,
understanding, or other commitment occurring during the term of this Agreement or subsequent
thereto, have any legal force or effect whatsoever, unless properly executed in writing, and if
appropriate, recorded as an amendment of this Agreement.
E. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas
and venue of any litigation concerning this Agreement shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction
sitting in Denton County, Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties do hereby affix their signatures and enter into this
Agreement as of the aaA day of Sq\uT\bec , 2020.
TODD HILEMAN, CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
AARON L_EAL, CITY ATTQ ,Y
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DENTON MUSIC AND ARTS
COLL,fBT)RATIVE
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THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN
BOTH REVIEWED AND APPROVED
as to financial and operational obligations
and business terms.
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