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MDD Resolution No. 457 RESOLUTION NO. 457 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A PROPERTY ANALYSIS, SALES, AND NEGOTIATIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN GARFIELD PUBLIC/PRIVATE LLC AND THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE BAYTOWN HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ************************************************************************************* BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: Section 1: That the Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District hereby finds that the expenditures authorized herein are for improvements, which satisfy the purposes for which the funds can be expended pursuant to Chapter 377 of the Texas Local Government Code and/or Section 3888.102 of the Special District Local Laws Code. All required findings pursuant thereto are hereby declared to have been made and adopted as findings of the Board of Directors. Section 2: That the Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District hereby authorizes the President to execute a Property Analysis,Sales,and Negotiations Services Agreement by and between Garfield PubliciPrivate LLC and the Baytown Municipal Development District for the Baytown Hotel and Convention Center Project. A copy of said agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A,"and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes. Section 3: That the Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District hereby authorizes the payment of an amount in accordance with the agreement referenced in Section 2 hereof. Section 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District,this the 2>,Ag ry, 2023. AT EST: {�O��►►►►i►►����'''' N CAP TI L , President ANGELA J KSON,AssistanS reta APPROVED S T FORM: SCOTT LE OND,General Counsel Ri Scott\MDD Resolutions 02.02.23\MDD Resolution-Garfield-HotConvCtr.docx EXHIBIT "A" =GARFIELD PUBLIC PRIVATE PROPERTY ANALYSIS,SALES,AND NEGOTIATIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT This Property Analysis, Sales, and Negotiations Services Agreement("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the Baytown Municipal Development District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas and of the City of Baytown (the "Baytown MDD") and Garfield Public/Private LLC, ("GPP"), with offices at 14911 Quorum Drive,Suite 380, Dallas,TX 75254. RECITALS WHEREAS the City of Baytown ("City") and Baytown MDD have contracted with GPP to provide development services with regard to the financing and construction of the Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston Convention Center and Hotel project(the"Facility") in the City; AND WHEREAS Baytown MDD wishes to engage GPP to provide, as additional services to the City and Baytown MDD, sponsorship consulting, sales, and negotiations services, including naming rights, in order for Baytown MDD to find the appropriate strategic sponsorships for the Facility; and to review all potential sponsorships with the goal of maximizing sponsorship-related revenue. NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the covenants, conditions, provisos and payments contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties do hereby agree as follows: SCOPE OF SERVICES. Property Analysis Scope of Services: • Identify all sponsorship assets and exposure opportunities available for a Naming Rights sponsor and second tier sponsors through the Facility; • Identify sponsor-related related revenue streams from all business and vendor partners; • Document, summarize, and communicate the quantifiable value of the Facility's major (Naming Rights)packages and second tier packages; • Analyze Facility's current or projected revenue (related to media, sponsorship, etc.) in relation to the market value; • Analyze trends in sponsorship and media, as well as the marketplace with a goal of understanding the value of the Facility's assets; • Preparation of the sales campaign of comprehensive and integrated sponsorship packages; • Provide Baytown MDD with recommendations for unforeseen revenue opportunities within the sponsorship and naming rights packages; • Provide strategic recommendations on the most effective way to maximize and market sponsorship assets;and • Provide Baytown MDD's team with a solid foundation for negotiations. 1 =GARFIELD PUBLIC PRIVATE Sales&Negotiation Scope of Services: 1. GPP will conduct a sponsorship sales campaign (Campaign) for Baytown MDD and Facility. GPP shall act as an agent for Baytown MDD in the process of selling and negotiating sponsorship and naming rights sponsor agreements under the direction of the Baytown MDD management team. 2. Both Owner and GPP shall agree on the value of all sponsorship and naming rights packages prior to beginning the Campaign. If agreement cannot be reached on the value of the naming rights, Baytown MDD has the right to set the market value of the property. During the sales process, GPP shall communicate with, and provide regular reports to, Baytown MDD as to the progress of the Campaign. 3. GPP shall provide a list, and get prior approval from Baytown MDD, of potential sponsorship or naming rights sponsors to be targeted during the Campaign. 4. GPP understands and agrees that no Agreement can be entered into (and/or finalized) with a Sponsor without the prior written approval of Baytown MDD and that said approval is at the sole and absolute discretion of Baytown MDD. 1. TERM 1. Property Analysis: GPP will finalize the valuation phase on or before November 1, 2022 or two weeks after all information is collected,whichever is later. 2. Sales & Negotiations: GPP shall act as an agent for Baytown MDD and Facility as described herein for an initial term of six(6) months. Unless either party notifies the other party in writing, prior to the expiration of the initial term, of its intention not to renew this Agreement, the Agreement shall automatically renew, upon the expiration of the initial term, for an additional twelve(12)months. The Sales Campaign will begin on March 1,2023. 2. CONSIDERATION As consideration for the Services provided by GPP in accordance with this Agreement, Baytown MDD shall pay to GPP the following sums: 1. Property Analysis: a. GPP will be paid a total fee of $18,750 USD for the Property Analysis. An initial installment of$10,000 will be due upon execution of this Agreement.A work-in-progress installment of $4,375 will be due 30 from the execution of this Agreement. A final installment of$4,375 will be due upon satisfactory completion of the Property Analysis. GPP shall issue applicable invoices to Baytown MDD on the timeline set forth above,and all undisputed payments shall be payable by Baytown MDD to GPP within 30 days following Baytown MDD's receipt of the applicable invoice. 2. Sales&Negotiations: a. GPP shall be paid a monthly retainer of$5,000 USD,("Retainer"),which is due on the 1' of every month. Baytown MDD agrees to pay the first and last month's retainer upon start of the sales campaign. Therefore, the first and last month's monthly payment will be due on March 1". 2023. Retainer amounts set forth herein shall be payable by Baytown MDD to GPP within 30 days following Baytown MDD's receipt of the applicable invoice. 2 =GARFIELD PUBLIC PRIVATE b. GPP shall be paid a nine percent(9%) commission, ("Commission"),of the total value of any and all negotiated sponsorship agreements. GPP's Commission shall be paid out by Baytown MDD to GPP within 30 days of Baytown MDD's receipt of installment payments to Baytown MDD from the Sponsor.For the avoidance of doubt,GPP shall not be eligible to receive any commission for payments not actually received by Baytown MDD from the Sponsor. c. If, in the twelve (12) months following the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Baytown MDD executes a sponsorship agreement using a lead provided by GPP, the Owner agrees to pay full Commission to GPP on such executed agreement on the terms set forth in 2.b above. (Work will not commence until initial installment has been paid) Expenses: Expenses for airfare, hotel accommodations, car rental, etc. shall be billed and reimbursed at GPP's cost without markup and must be approved by Baytown MDD in writing prior to being incurred. Baytown MDD will also be expected to pay for any third-party graphics work required for the sponsorship sales and negotiations, provided such work is approved in advance in writing by Baytown MDD. GPP will maintain accurate records of all expenditures made on Baytown MDD's behalf. GPP will supply reasonable supporting detail of these expenses as requested by Baytown MDD. 3. CONFIDENTIALITY Neither party hereto shall disclose to any third party any Confidential Information (as defined below) of the other party,without the prior written consent of the disclosing party. The receiving party shall use the same degree of care as it uses to protect the confidentiality of its own confidential information of like nature, but no less than a reasonable degree of care, to maintain in confidence the Confidential Information of the disclosing party.The foregoing obligations shall not apply to any information that (i) was available to or in possession of the receiving party prior to disclosure; (ii) is or becomes generally available to the public other than through the actions of the receiving party;(iii) is or become available on a non-confidential basis from a third party not bound by an obligation of confidentiality; or(iv) is required by law to be disclosed; provided that the receiving party has notified the disclosing party of such requirement as soon as reasonably possible after becoming aware of such requirement and allows a reasonable opportunity to oppose such process. For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means (a) the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (b) information related to the subject matter of this Agreement and any of the Deliverables hereunder (including any third-party information); (c) information related to the business of the disclosing party, which (i) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to or readily ascertainable by other persons who can obtain economic value from the disclosure or use of the information; (ii) is the subject of efforts by the disclosing party or owner of the third-party Confidential Information that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain the secrecy of the information; (iii) is identified by either party as "Confidential" and/or "Proprietary"; or (iv) which, under all circumstances, ought reasonably to be treated as confidential and/or proprietary. Notwithstanding the above provisions, the parties recognize and acknowledge that the City and Baytown MDD are subject to certain public disclosure laws. The parties hereby acknowledge and confirm that they understand and agree that the City and/or Baytown MDD may be required to disclose such Confidential 3 =GARFIELD PUBLIC PRIVATE Information and that GPP on behalf of itself and its current and former employees, members, officers, directors, and all other of its agents, persons,subcontractors working on its behalf, hereby waive any and all claims related to the disclosure of Confidential Information by the City and/or Baytown MDD pursuant to the requirements of any applicable law. The obligations of confidentiality hereunder with respect to any Confidential Information shall continue for a period of two (2) years from the date of the last disclosure of Confidential Information under this Agreement. 4. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY GPP shall indemnify and hold harmless Baytown MDD, the City of Baytown, and each of their respective officers, members, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, the "Owner Indemnitees")from and against any expense, claim, loss or damage (including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees)suffered or incurred by the Owner Indemnitees or any one of them in connection with any third-party claims against the Owner Indemnitees, arising from: (i)any breach by GPP of the terms of this Agreement; (ii) bodily injury to persons or physical damage to tangible personal property or real property caused by the negligent acts or omissions of GPP,except to the extent caused by the negligence or intentional misconduct of the Owner Indemnitees; (iii) a violation of any applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the Services or this Agreement which apply to GPP's performance of Services hereunder; (iv)GPP's use in performing and/or providing the Services of third-party products, services or license rights;and (v) fraud committed by,or the intentional misconduct or gross negligence of GPP. Limitation of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and with the exception of gross negligence, willful misconduct,fraud or a breach of any confidentiality obligations set forth herein,the total aggregate liability of either party under this Agreement or with respect to the Services,and regardless of the form of action, will not exceed an amount equal to the total Fees paid to GPP under this Agreement. In no event will either party be liable for consequential, incidental, indirect, punitive or special damages(including loss of profits,data,business or goodwill),regardless of whether such liability is based on breach of contract, tort, strict liability, breach of warranties, failure of essential purpose or otherwise, even if advised of the likelihood of such damages. 5. REPRESENTATIONS. Each undersigned party hereby represents and warrants to the other that (i) the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein are within such party's powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary company action; (ii) it has obtained all requisite consents, approvals or other assurances necessary for it to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement; and (iii) this Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by such party and constitutes the legal, valid and binding agreement of the representing party,enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms. GPP further represents and warrants that it is competent to perform all phases of the Services hereunder with the same degree of care, skill, and judgment that is customarily exercised by first-rate professionals in the same industry or profession performing services for projects of similar complexity and scope in similar locations as the proposed project under this Agreement. GPP warrants that it shall, in a professional, good and workmanlike manner, perform all work and services and furnish all personnel, supplies, equipment, facilities and means necessary or proper to perform and complete, at its best professional level, all the Services in accordance with the first-rate standard of care and diligence practiced by professionals possessing such first-rate and special skills and expertise. GPP shall not employ persons who are unfit or unskilled to perform the tasks assigned to them. GPP shall engage Bonham Wills & Associates ("BWA") to 4 OnGARFIELD PUBLIC PRIVATE assist it in the performance of its services hereunder. BWA is a global marketing firm recognized by both the real estate and corporate world for providing evaluation, negotiation of sales and strategic consulting services. GPP acknowledges that Baytown MDD and the City of Baytown place unique trust in GPP to act as a fiduciary to protect Baytown MDD's interests with respect to the Services, and that in performing the Services, GPP shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that it, as well as its firms and persons subject to its oversight, including BWA, act in compliance with all of the applicable international and local laws and regulations,with all lawful orders of public authorities and with the highest ethical standards. 6. MISCELLANEOUS (a) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Texas applicable therein. (b) No Waiver;Amendments. No waiver or failure to exercise any option, right or privilege under the terms of this Agreement by either of the parties hereto on any occasion or occasions shall be construed to be a waiver of the same on any other occasion or of any other option,right or privilege. This Agreement shall not be amended or otherwise modified,except by a later written agreement that expressly states that it is an amendment or modification and that is signed by both parties. (c) Independent Contractors. GPP is an independent contractor and shall have responsibility for and control over the details, means and methods for performing the Services. Neither GPP nor any of its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors shall be considered to be Baytown MDD's employees, agents or representatives, except as specifically set forth in the section entitled "Sales & Negotiation Scope of Services"herein above.All personnel furnished by GPP shall be employees or subcontractors of GPP,and shall at all times be under the control and supervision of GPP. (d) Assignment. GPP shall not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Baytown MDD. (e) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous written or oral communications between the parties, including, without limitation, any cover letter or other communication delivered contemporaneously to Baytown MDD with this Agreement. Except as expressly set forth herein, no other prior or contemporaneous covenants, promises, representations or warranties of any kind, whether written or oral, have been made or can be relied on by either party as an inducement to enter into this Agreement. (f) Counterparts; Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original. Any signature delivered via facsimile or other electronic means(including PDFs)shall be deemed an original signature hereto. (g) Third Party Beneficiary. The parties acknowledge and agree that the City of Baytown, Texas, is a third- party beneficiary to this Agreement, entitled to all the rights and benefits accruing to Baytown MDD herein as if the City of Baytown were a direct party to this Agreement, including the right to enforce the terms and provisions of this Agreement. THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 5 ®G►4RFIELD PUBLIC PRIVATE -SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS- 6 EnGARFIELD PUBLIC PRIVATE AGREED AND ACCEPTED BY: AGREED AND ACCEPTED BY: GARFIELD PUBLIC/PRIVATE LLC BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT By: Stephen Galbreath By: Title: Chief Development Officer Title: Date:_January 26,2023 Date: 7