HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 16,480 (Item 6.e.)ORDINANCE NO. 16,480
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A JENKINS PARK FACILITY USE AND LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH BAYTOWN BASEBALL, LLC; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby authorizes and directs
the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the Jenkins Park Facility Use and Lease
Agreement with Baytown Baseball, LLC. A copy of the agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A,"
and made a part hereof for all intents and purposes.
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City
Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative jyote of�e City C�uncil of the City of
Baytown this the 28th day of May, 2026. 117 / I
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RISTIN HOLMES, Assistant City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
JENKINS PARK FACILITY USE AND LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS AND BAYTOWN BASEBALL, LLC
This Facility Lease and User Agreement ("Agreement") is made by and between the City of
Baytown, a Texas home -rule municipal corporation ("City") and Baytown Baseball, LLC, a
Texas Association ("Association"), collectively referred to as "Parties." The Effective Date of
this agreement shall be the date of the last signature below.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City owns Jenkins Park, located at 4334 Crosby Cedar Bayou Road
Baytown, Texas in the City of Baytown, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City desires that the baseball fields at Jenkins Park be put to the best
use in order to benefit the citizens of Baytown, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Association is a Collegiate summer baseball league; and
WHEREAS, the Association desires to lease from City Colt Baseball Fields at Jenkins
Park and use of the facilities located therein; and
WHEREAS, City determines that it is in the best interest of its citizens and patrons of
Jenkins Park to enter into this Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions for use of Jenkins
Park; and
NOW, THEREFORE, for the reasons stated in the Recitals and in consideration of the
mutual covenants herein, City and Association agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
LEASED PREMISES
1.1 City leases to Association the use of Colt Field at Jenkins Park, property located at 4334
Crosby Cedar Bayou Road Baytown, Texas, together with all improvements and fixtures,
including but not limited to the grounds, dugouts, outbuildings, maintenance sheds,
bleachers, reasonable parking and concession stand, as more particularly described in the
attached Exhibit "A" ("Leased Premises") for the term and use as set forth herein.
1.2 Association leases and accepts the Leased Premises in their current condition as they now
exist and agrees to surrender the Leased Premises at the end of the term of this
Agreement clean and free of hash and in the same condition and free of all claims,
allowing for reasonable wear and tear.
1.3 Association acknowledges and agrees that neither City nor any affiliate or related
party of City makes or has made any warranty or representation, express or
implied, and City hereby disclaims and Association waives any warranty or
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representation, express or implied, concerning the physical condition of the Leased
Premises or the suitability of Leased Premises or fitness for a particular purpose as
to any uses or activities that Association may make thereof or conduct thereon at
any time during the Term. Association's acceptance of Leased Premises will be
strictly on an "AS IS, WHERE IS" basis.
ARTICLE II.
TERM AND TERMINATION
2.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for three (3) years ("Term"). The Term begins
on June 1, 2026 ("Effective Date") and ends on August 31, 2029, unless terminated
sooner as provided in this Agreement. During each year of the Term, the lease shall be
active and grant Association the rights set forth herein solely from June 1 st through
August 31st (each such period, a "Lease Period").
2.2 Renewal Periods.
(a) Association shall have the option to extend the Agreement for two (2)
consecutive additional periods of one (1) year each (each option is referred to as
"Renewal Option" and each such period is referred to as "Renewal Option
Period"), as mutual agreed in writing between the Parties. Each Renewal Option
Period shall commence at 12:00 a.m. on the day immediately following the
expiration of the Term or previous Renewal Option Period, as applicable. In no
event shall a Renewal Option Period extend the Agreement beyond five (5) years
from Commencement Date.
(b) Association's ability to exercise each Renewal Option shall be subject to
Association delivering to City a written request to discuss the terms and
conditions of the Agreement for the upcoming Renewal Option Period on or
before ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the Term or sixty (60) days prior
to the expiration of previous Renewal Option Period. After the exercise of a
Renewal Option, City and Association shall enter into good faith negotiations to
determine terms for the Renewal Option Period. In the event that Association
does not timely provide notice of its request to exercise a Renewal Option, or in
the event that Association provides such notice, but the Parties fail to agree upon
the terms of a renewal on or before the then current Term or Renewal Option
Period expiration date, as applicable, then City shall be flee to negotiate with,
make offers to, entertain offers from, have discussions and communications with
and enter into any agreement with any individual, entity, or organization
regarding Leased Premises. In the event that Association is in default under the
provisions of the Agreement, then Association shall not be entitled to exercise its
Renewal Option.
2.3 Holdover. If Association holds over and continues in possession of Leased Premises after
the Term expires, other than as provided in Section 2.2, Association will be considered to
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be occupying the Leased Premises as a tenant at sufferance and will be subject to, at
City's option, immediate eviction and removal. Association will be subject to all the
conditions, provisions, and obligations of this Agreement insofar as the conditions,
provisions, and obligations are applicable to a month -to -month tenancy.
2.4 Termination. In addition to any other remedies that may be specified herein,
Association's failure to comply with this Agreement is grounds for termination of this
Agreement by City if Association continues not to comply with the Agreement after City
provides written notice to Association of the breach and a reasonable opportunity to cure.
ARTICLE III.
RENT AND PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS
3.1 Rent. In consideration of the use and occupancy of Leased Premises by Association,
beginning on Effective Date and during each year of the Term thereafter, Association
shall pay City TEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10,000.00) per Lease
Period ("Rent").
3.2 Payment of Rent. Rent shall be due and payable annually in advance on January I"
without notice, demand, set off, or counterclaim. However, during the first year of the
term, the initial rent payment shall be due upon execution of this lease agreement and
prior to any use of the Lease Premises by the Association.
3.3 Deposit. In addition to Rent, the Association shall pay the City a deposit of ONE
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,600.00) annually. Such
deposit shall cover annual incidentals incurred by the City if the Association does not
properly maintain the fields and surrounding areas as determined in the sole discretion of
the Director of the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department. The City shall draw
down the deposit for maintenance issues at the field that the City undertakes as a result of
the Association's failure to do so. Such maintenance issues, which may be performed by
the City and for which the City may draw on the Association's deposit, include, but are
not limited to, the following:
1. Pre -season field preparation of infield, which shall include, but not be
Iimited to, removing grass from the infield, cleaning dugouts;
2. Addition of infield dirt (upon the prior approval by the Director);
3. Watering infield;
4. Dragging infield;
5. Marking field on game days and practices if necessary;
6. Filling holes around bases prior to play;
7. Working field on / after rain days to make playable (Only designated
members of the Association may operate heavy machinery such as a
dragger);
8. Cleaning all concession stand(s) and restrooms;
9. Picking up trash at the fields, including, but not limited to, the spectator
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areas and parking lots; and
10. Emptying the trash cans immediately following an event.
The City shall notify the Association in writing if it draws down its deposit, and the
Association shall be required within thirty (30) days of such notice to remit payment to
the City equal to the amount drawn by the City for maintenance issues. Should the
deposit be insufficient to cover the work performed by the City for maintenance issues,
the Association understands and agrees that it must reimburse the City for such expenses
within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice therefor. If such payment is not timely
paid, the Association forfeits its right to use the fields, and the City shall have first
priority use thereof. If an invoice is not timely paid, the amount due and owing will
accrue interest pursuant to Section 2251.025 of the Texas Government Code. Within
thirty (30) days of the expiration or termination of this Contract, any deposit held by the
City shall be refunded to the Association unless the Association directs otherwise.
Nothing contained in this Item shall be construed to relieve the Association of its
obligation to maintain the fields. Failure to maintain the fields and the surrounding area
is an event of default for which the CITY may terminate this Contract.
3.4 Additional Expenses. Association shall be responsible for any and all reasonable
expenses incurred by City in support of or as a result of the Association's lease and use
of the Leased Property ("Additional Expenses") provided Association has been notified
in writing in advance of an estimate of the Additional Expenses. Association shall remit
payment for all Additional Expenses within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice from
City.
3.5 Food and Beverage Sales. Subject to section 4.3 of this Agreement, Association shall
have the exclusive right to control all food sales at the Leased Property during
Association games and events, and shall have the ability to utilize concession facilities
therein. All proceeds from concession sales will be used for the operation of the
Association.
3.6 Souvenir and Merchandise Sales. Subject to Section 4.5 of this Agreement, Association
shall the right to sale souvenirs and merchandise at the Leased Property during
Association games and events. All proceeds from such sales will be used for the
operation of the Association.
3.7 Utilities. City shall pay the cost for all utilities consumed or provided to Leased Premises,
including water, gas, heat, light, power, sewer, and trash collection. The Parties shall use
reasonable efforts to avoid waste in the use of utilities.
3.8 Gate Revenue. Association shall have the exclusive right to all gate receipts, and other
revenue generated as a result of any Activity, as Activity is defined in Section 4.1 below,
unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties.
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3.9 No City Obligations. Except for costs that City has specifically agreed to pay pursuant to
the express terms of this Agreement, City shall not be required to make any expenditure,
incur any obligation, or incur any liability of any kind whatsoever in connection with this
Agreement.
ARTICLE IV.
USE OF LEASED PROPERTY (USER AGREEMENT)
4.1 Permitted Uses. This Agreement permits Association the non-exclusive, but priority,
right to use the Leased Property for any and all activities (each an "Activity") during
each Lease Period; provided, however, that Association shall have the ability to play at
least twenty (20) regular season games during the Term. City will make all reasonable
efforts to accommodate playoff games if Association's team qualifies for playoffs.
Activities other than regular season games, playoff games, associated practices, or other
baseball related events, require written approval by the City thirty (30) days in advance
of such Activity.
Association shall be responsible, at its sole expense, for all costs associated with
conducting each Activity at and upon the Leased Property. Association shall coordinate
with City on use of the Leased Property by City should City wish to hold an Activity on
the Leased Property during the Lease Period.
4.2 Schedule. The Association shall provide to City a schedule indicating the dates and times
when the Leased Premises will be used for each game, each practice, and each
tournament, or other baseball related event for the upcoming season (`the Schedule").
The schedule shall be provided to the City no later than three (3) weeks prior to the first
scheduled game for each season of the term of this Agreement. Association's permitted
uses of the Leased Premises shall be limited to those times set forth in the schedule.
Aside from those times detailed in the schedule, the City, as the owner of Leased
Premises, shall have the exclusive right to use the Leased Premises during times when the
Association has no user rights thereto.
4.3 Concessions. Association shall have the exclusive right to sell food and beverage
concessions at the Leased Property during Association's games and events, and shall
have the ability to utilize concession facilities therein. If there is another tenant that uses
the concession stand on other days, Association, City, and such will make all reasonable
efforts to section off inventory so there is no confusion.
Prior to the sale of any food, beverage, or other item to be sold by the Association, the
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department of the City of Baytown must approve in
writing such food and beverage items.
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All concession stands must comply with the City's Health Department standards and
state law, including obtaining proper permits, proper equipment, and all other related
inspection materials.
4.4 Consumption of Alcohol on Leased Property. Prior to any sales of alcoholic beverages on
the premises, the Association must meet all required Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission ("TABC"), City of Baytown, and Director licenses, permits, and policies to
be the sole seller of alcohol on the premises, third party alcohol sales are prohibited. The
City shall take reasonable steps to assist Association in obtaining all necessary permits
for the sale and consumption of beer and wine on the Leased Property by invitees and
licensees of Association, provided such sale and consumption is contained to the Leased
Property. Association shall be responsible for following all state and local laws and
assumes all responsibility for obtaining permits and any associated liability.
4.5 Souvenir and Merchandise Sales. Association shall have the right, subject to the terms
and conditions of this lease, to sell souvenirs, apparel, memorabilia merchandise, and
related retail items (collectively "Merchandise") during Association games and events.
All Merchandise shall be of professional quality and Association shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, licensing requirements,
tax obligations and health and safety standards relating to the sale of Merchandise.
Merchandise sales shall be conducted solely within the Leased Premises at locations
designated in attached Exhibit A and shall not obstruct or block entrances, exits, or
common areas. No signage or displays shall be installed without City's prior written
approval.
4.6 Promotion and Marketing
(a) Advertising and Signage. Association shall have the right to and at its sole expense,
create, install, and maintain signs and other advertising at Leased Premises that (i) do
not materially or adversely affect structure or design integrity where installed, (ii)
comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and (iii) are not expressly prohibited
by applicable laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations. City shall have the right to
approve the content, size and location of all advertising and signs located on the
baseball fields and elsewhere on Leased Premises, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
Any existing advertisements on the Leased Property prior to a Lease Period must be
removed by the City prior to the start of such Lease Period, and may be reinstalled by
City after Association removes its signage at the end of such Lease Period.
Advertising shall not include the name of another political subdivision or
governmental authority.
All signage on the ball field fences must be banners no larger than 4' in height x 8' in
width and may not be erected or constructed to heights exceeding 6' above the ground
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level. No other signs shall be allowed. Any signs erected in accordance with this
section must be intended to be viewed only by those persons on the premises to view
a ballgame and must not be legibly visible to persons other than those located on the
premises to view a game. No signs facing away from the field which the fence
surrounds may be erected. Any signs that show wear and tear, as determined in the
sole discretion of the Director of Parks and Recreation, must be taken down by the
Association and removed from the City's property.
Association understands and agrees that it will be responsible for promptly removing
any and all signage in the event of an impending emergency weather event, as
determined by the Director of the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department.
(b) Logos and Marks. Association shall not use the logos, marks, or names of the City for
any purpose without the prior written approval of the City.
4.7 Use of Additional Equipment and Facilities. Association shall have the right to use the
pressbox, batting cage area, and any field equipment including but limited to rakes,
mats, batting turtle, screens, and platforms.
4.8 Prohibited Uses. Association shall use Leased Premises only for the Permitted Uses or as
may be otherwise mutually agreed in writing with City. Association shall not
(collectively, "Prohibited Uses"):
(a) Create, cause, maintain, or permit any public or private nuisance in, on, or about
the Leased Premises;
(b) Use or allow the Leased Premises to be used for the sale or display of any
pornographic material or material that is obscene under standards set forth in
applicable laws;
(c) Use or allow Leased Premises to be used for the sale of paraphernalia or other
apparatus that is used primarily in connection with illicit substances;
(d) Use or allow Leased Premises to be used for any purpose that violates any
applicable state or federal laws, or ordinances, policies and procedures, rules
or regulations of the City of Baytown;
(e) Use or allow tobacco products to be used on the field, in the dugouts or on the
Leased Premises;
(f) Use or allow glass bottles to be used on the Leased Premises;
(g) Deny access to City of Baytown Parks and Recreation Department personnel to
any part of the Leased Premises or facilities at any time.
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(h) Use the Leased Premises in any manner that violates any state or federal laws,
local ordinances, rules policies and procedures of the City of Baytown
Further,
(i) The Association shall not lease, rent, or allow a third party to use any portion of
the Leased Premises.
(j) The Association agrees that it shall not permit any person under the age of
seventeen (17) to operate power machinery or carts on City property.
(k) The Association agrees that it will not drive or allow vehicles to be driven or
parked on non -designated areas without prior approval and proper
identification.
(1) The Association agrees and understands that all Activity at the Leased
Premises must conclude prior to midnight. Use of the Leased Premises
outside of these hours requires written pre -approval by City.
4.9 Improvements and Maintenance.
(a) Association shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, all
buildings and improvements erected on the Leased Premises in the same state of
appearance and repair as they now exist (except for reasonable wear and tear) at
Association's own expense. Association shall clean, or cause to be cleaned,
Leased Premises, including, but not limited to concession stands and restrooms,
litter control throughout the Leased Premises, during Leased Period at
Association's sole expense.
(b) The Association will be responsible for the maintenance of the infields from June
1 to August 31st each year of this Agreement. Such maintenance will include, but
not be limited, to the following:
i Pre -season field preparation of infield, which shall include, but not be
limited to, removing grass from the infield, cleaning dugouts;
ii Addition of infield dirt (upon the prior approval by the Director);
iii Watering infield;
iv Dragging infield;
v Marking field on game days and practices if necessary;
A Filling holes around bases prior to play;
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vii Working field on / after rain days to make playable (Only approved
members of the Association may operate heavy machinery such as a
dragger);
viii Cleaning all concession stand(s) and restrooms;
ix Picking up trash at the fields, including, but not limited to, the
spectator areas and parking lots; and
x Emptying the trash cans immediately following an event.
(c) City shall mow the Leased Property as necessary to allow for the use of the
Lease Property as detailed herein.
(d) The Association understand and agrees that neither the Association nor any
representative thereof shall administer herbicide or insecticide or
unapproved drying agents on City property at any time.
(e) No repairs and/or alterations shall be made to existing structures and
improvements on the Leased Premises without prior approval and written
agreement of the City and compliance with Section 2252.909 of the Texas
Government Code, as applicable.
(f) No building or other improvements may be constructed on Leased Premises
without prior approval and written agreement of City and compliance with
Section 2252.909 of the Texas Government Code, as applicable.
(g) Any improvements, additions, alterations, and fixtures constructed, placed, or
maintained on any part of the Leased Premises during the Term are considered
part of the real property of Leased Premises and must remain on the Leased
Premises and become City's property when the Agreement terminates.
(h) The City will be responsible for repairs to major fencing, electrical service,
plumbing repairs, and plus field light fixtures, aiming/adjusting and replacement
of ball field lamps. The Association shall notify the City of any necessary repairs
previously stated as soon as possible.
(i) Should the Association wish to use temporary fencing, the Association shall first
obtain the approval of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department.
Fencing shall be provided and installed by the Association, utilizing a vendor
approved by the Director.
4.8 Obstructions. All portions of driveways, entrances, exits, sidewalks, entries, doors,
passages, vestibules, halls, corridors, stairways, passageways, and all ways of access to
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public utilities, law enforcement or emergency responders, of the Leased Premises shall
be kept unobstructed by Association and shall not be used by Association for any purpose
other than ingress to or egress from the Leased Premises.
4.9 Inspection of Premises. City may enter upon the Leased Premises at any time during the
Term, without notice to Association, for the purpose of determining whether or not
Association is complying with the terms and conditions hereof, or for any other purpose
incidental to the rights of City, and/or to make any repairs, additions, or alterations as
may be necessary for the safety, preservation, or improvement of the Leased Property
which the City, in its sole discretion, determines to make or for any other purpose which
City deems appropriate as it relates to the physical facility and equipment.
4.10 Liens. Association agrees that it will not permit the claim of any contractor,
subcontractor, mechanic, laborer, or materialmen to become a lien on the Leased
Premises.
4.11 Keys. The Baytown Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will provide locks for the
Association to utilize for fields and facilities. The Baytown Parks, Recreation, and
Tourism Department retains the right to cut any lock that has been replaced on the above -
mentioned locations, in the event that the Baytown Parks and Recreation Department
needs to gain access, and a replacement key has not been provided beforehand. The
Association shall not cut any City locks without prior approval. The Association will be
responsible for the expense and resulting damages. If the facilities are left unlocked, the
Association shall be responsible for all damages resulting therefrom.
4.12 Activity with Minor Participants. If any portion of the Activity involves the participation
of minors (those under the age of eighteen (18)) on the playing field, Association shall
require a parent or guardian to sign a waiver prior to entering the playing field. If any
portion of the Activity involves the participation of minors outside of the playing field,
Association shall provide adequate adult supervision to ensure safety of all participant as
and perform, at no cost to City, a criminal background check on all adult supervisors.
Adult supervisors shall remain at the Leased Property for the duration of the off -field
Activity.
4.13 Quiet Enjoy. City agrees that Association, upon observing and keeping each of the
covenants of this Agreement on the part of Association to be observed and kept, will
lawfully and quietly hold, occupy and enjoy the Leased Premises, equipment, furniture,
and fixtures during the Term of this Agreement.
4.14 Parking. Association agrees that usage of the Jenkins Park parking lots is dependent on
the need for regular park goers. Activities with one hundred (100) or more expected
attendees must utilize a shuttle service that accesses offsite parking areas to alleviate
congestion at the park. Designated grass areas, when accessible, will be available for
players and staff.
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ARTICLE V.
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
5.1 Indemnification and Release.
THE ASSOCIATION AGREES TO AND SHALL INDEMNIFY AND
HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS
THE "CITY") FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS,
LOSSES, DAMAGES, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS AND
LIABILITY OF EVERY KIND, INCLUDING ALL EXPENSES OF
LITIGATION, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES, FOR
INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON, FOR DAMAGE TO
ANY PROPERTY OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT TO
THE EXTENT ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH AN
ACT OF NEGLIGENCE, INTENTIONAL TORT, INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT, OR FAILURE TO PAY A
SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER COMMITTED BY THE
ASSOCIATION OR THE ASSOCIATION'S AGENTS OR ANY
OTHER ENTITY OVER WHICH THE ASSOCIATION EXERCISES
CONTROL (COLLECTIVELY, THE ASSOCIATION'S PARTIES).
IT IS THE EXPRESS INTENTION OF THE PARTIES HERETO,
BOTH THE ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY, THAT THE
INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS PARAGRAPH IS
INDEMNITY BY THE ASSOCIATION TO INDEMNIFY AND
PROTECT THE CITY FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE
ASSOCIATION'S PARTIES' OWN WILLFUL MISCONDUCT,
JOINT OR SOLE NEGLIGENCE AS WELL AS THE
ASSOCIATION'S PARTIES' INTENTIONAL TORTS,
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENTS, AND FAILURES
TO MAKE PAYMENTS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS AGREEMENT. SUCH INDEMNITY SHALL NOT
APPLY, HOWEVER, TO LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE
PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OF
PERSONS THAT IS CAUSED BY OR RESULTS FROM THE
NEGLIGENCE OF ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE
ASSOCIATION'S PARTIES. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY ACTION
OR PROCEEDING IS BROUGHT AGAINST THE CITY FROM
WHICH THE CITY IS INDEMNIFIED THE ASSOCIATION
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FURTHER AGREES AND COVENANTS TO DEFEND THE
ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY LEGAL COUNSEL ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY. THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED HEREINABOVE
SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION AND/OR EXPIRATION
OF THIS AGREEMENT.
By this Agreement, the City does not consent to litigation or suit, and the City
hereby expressly revokes any consent to litigation that it may have granted by the
terms of this Agreement or any other contract or agreement, any charter, or
applicable state law. Nothing herein shall be construed so as to limit or waive the
City's sovereign immunity. The Association assumes full responsibility for its
services performed hereunder and hereby releases, relinquishes and discharges the
City, its officers, agents, and employees from all claims, demands, and causes of
action of every kind and character, including the cost of defense thereof, for any
injury to or death of any person (whether they be either of the parties hereto, their
employees, or other third parties) and any loss of or damage to property (whether
the property be that of either of the parties hereto, their employees, or other third
parties) that is caused by or alleged to be caused by, arising out of, or in connection
with the Associations services to be performed hereunder and use of City's
property. This release shall apply with respect to the Association services and use of
City property regardless of whether said claims, demands, and causes of action are
covered in whole or in part by insurance.
5.2 Insurance.
The Association shall procure and maintain at its sole cost and expense for the duration
of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property
which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the service and use of
property hereunder by the Association, its agents, representatives, volunteers, employees
or subcontractors.
(a) The Association's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to
the City, its officials, employees and agents. Any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by the City, its officials, employees or agents shall be considered in
excess of the Association's insurance and shall not contribute to it. Further, the
Association shall include all subcontractors, agents and assigns as additional
insureds under its policy or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for
each such person or entity. All coverages for subcontractors and assigns shall be
subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
The following is a list of standard insurance policies along with their respective
minimum coverage amounts required in this Agreement:
i. Commercial General Liability
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■ General Aggregate: $2,000,000
■ Products & Completed Operations Aggregate: $2,000,000
■ Personal & Advertising Injury: $1,000,000
■ Per Occurrence: $1,000,000
■ Fire Damage $300,000
■ Waiver of Subrogation required
■ Coverage shall be broad form
■ No coverage shall be deleted from standard policy without
notification of individual exclusions being attached for review and
acceptance.
ii. Business Automobile Policy
■ Combined Single Limits: $1,000,000
■ Coverage for "Any Auto"
■ Waiver of Subrogation required.
iii. Errors and Omissions
■ Limit: $1,000,000 for this project
■ Claims -made form is acceptable
■ Coverage will be in force for one (1) year after completion of the
Project.
■ Waiver of Subrogation required.
iv. Workers' Compensation
■ Statutory Limits
■ Employer's Liability $500,000
■ Waiver of Subrogation required.
(b) The following shall be applicable to all policies of insurance required herein.
i. Insurance carrier for all liability policies must have an A.M. Best Rating
of A:VIII or better.
ii. Only insurance carriers licensed and admitted to do business in the State
of Texas will be accepted.
iii. Liability policies must be on occurrence form. Errors and Omissions can
be on claims -made form.
iv. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be
suspended, voided, canceled or reduced in coverage or in limits except
after thirty (30) days prior written notice by mail, return receipt requested,
has been given to the City.
V. The City, its officers, agents and employees are to be added as Additional
Insureds to all liability policies, with the exception of the Workers'
Compensation and Errors and Omissions Policies required herein.
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vi. Upon request and without cost to the City, certified copies of all insurance
policies and/or certificates of insurance shall be furnished to the City.
vii. Upon request and without cost to the City, loss runs (claims listing) of any
and/or all insurance coverages shall be furnished to the City.
viii. All insurance required herein shall be secured and maintained in a
company or companies satisfactory to the City, and shall be carried in the
name of Vendor. Concessionaire shall provide copies of insurance
policies and endorsements required hereunder to the City on or before the
effective date of this Agreement.
5.3 Safe . It is agreed that the Association shall have the responsibility and authority for
protection of all game officials, players, coaches, and spectators and will have the
authority to take whatever action deemed necessary at the time by the officers and/or
authorized representative of the Association.
(a) The Association must retain security services for the fields and facilities used by the
Association, the Association will be responsible for the cost thereof. The Association
shall secure the services of at least one (1) licensed peace officer for duty during
each Activity. Association must provide City documentation that security services
have been secured at least one prior to each scheduled Activity.
(b) If alcohol is to be served at an Activity, the Association must comply with any all
security and/or law enforcement requirements of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission, City of Baytown ordinances and polices, and all other applicable law
and authority.
(c) The Association must have all security measures cleared though the City of Baytown
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Board and approved by the Parks,
Recreation and Tourism Director to include:
1. Overall League Play Site;
2. Entry & Exits of League Play Site;
3. Parking Lots and Traffic Areas of Park; and
ARTICLE VI.
CAMERAS, LIGHTING, AND TECHNOLOGY
6.1 Cameras and Technology. Subject to prior written approval of the City, the Association
shall be permitted to install cameras, poles, related equipment, technology, live
streaming cameras and hardware, player development cameras, and player development
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systems/sensors ("Cameras and Technology") at the Leased Property on behalf of The
Players League LLC ("TPL"), which Cameras and Technology shall remain the property
of TPL and may be removed after the conclusion of the Term. TPL shall be the sole
owner of the Cameras and Technology and no ownership, license, use, or other rights are
conferred upon any other party, including the City, through this Agreement. In the event
the City or any other party desires to use the Cameras and Technology, a separate
agreement must first be entered into with TPL.
6.2 Internet Access. The City will make all reasonable efforts to grant Association access to
internet ports for cameras and player development equipment, and for the Association's
operating systems. The City will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that internet is
reachable for those systems to connect into, and that there is enough upload and
download speed to run these systems. The City makes no guarantee as to the availability
or speed of internet connectivity at the Leased Premises.
6.3 Lighting System. The City will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of
the Musco Control Link Lighting System on the field lights, if applicable. The City will
provide the Association with an account and password to operate the field lights through
telephone or internet access. Upon installation, the Association will be responsible for
the operation, control and monitoring of this system. The City will also provide the
Association with a monthly report of all light usage. The Association will be responsible
for the ongoing scheduling and monitoring of the lighting system, and must contact the
City immediately with any access problems. The Association shall pay its pro rata share
of the monthly electrical costs if the Association fails to turn off lights after its usage.
Such payment shall be due and payable to the City on a monthly basis no later than
fifteen (15) days following the end of each month for which payment is due. Payments
made after the due date shall accrue interest at the rate specified in Section 2251.025 of
the Texas Government Code.
ARTICLE VIL
DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
7.1 A default shall exist if either party fails to perform or observe any material covenant
contained in this Agreement. The non -defaulting party shall immediately notify in
writing the defaulting party upon becoming aware of any condition or event constituting a
default. Such notice shall specify the nature and the period of existence thereof and what
action, if any, the non -defaulting party requires or proposes to require with respect to
curing the default.
7.2 If default shall occur and continue after thirty (30) days' notice of the same, the non
defaulting party may, at its option, pursue any remedies it may be entitled to, at law or in
equity, in accordance with the law, without the necessity of future notice to or demand
upon the defaulting party.
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ARTICLE VIII.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement has been made under and shall be governed
by and construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Texas, without regard
to the principles of conflicts of law. This Agreement is performable in Harris County,
Texas, and venue for any suit arising this Agreement shall be in Harris County, Texas.
8.2 Waiver. The failure of a party to enforce the strict performance of any of the covenants,
agreements, terms, provisions, or conditions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a
waiver or relinquishment of any subsequent default or breach of any of the covenants,
agreements, terms, provisions, or conditions of this Agreement, which shall continue and
remain in full force and effect. The payment of sums due and payable hereunder, with
knowledge of the default or breach of any covenant, agreement, term, provision, or
condition of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such default or breach.
8.3 Severability. Every provision of this Agreement is intended to be severable. If any term
or provision hereof is illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or
invalidity will not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement.
8.4 Payment and Notices.
(a) Notices. All notices provided for herein must be in writing. Any notice permitted
or required to be given will be effective if hand delivered or mailed certified,
Federal Express, UPS or Courier, return receipt requested to the following
addresses:
Association: Baytown Baseball LLC
606 Rollingbrook Dr.
Baytown, Texas 77521
City: Director of Parks Recreation and Tourism
City of Baytown
2407 Market Street
Baytown, Texas 77521
With copies of all notices to City relating to defaults, remedies, or
indemnification sent to:
City Attorney
City of Baytown
2401 Market Street
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Baytown, Texas 77521
(b) Contact Information. The Association will provide the City with a direct
contact person with authority to make decisions and speak on behalf of the
Association. All communications with the Association will be made
through the direct contract and/or his designee.
8.5 Assianment, Sublease, Amendment. Neither party may assign this Agreement,
collaterally, or otherwise, or any of its rights under it without the prior, written consent of
the other party. Association may not enter into a sublease without the prior, written
consent of City. Such consent shall not unreasonably be withheld. In the event of any
assignment or sublease that is consented to by City, Association shall remain primarily
liable for the payment and performance of all of the obligations of the Agreement. The
Parties may modify the Agreement only by a separate writing that expressly amends the
Agreement.
8.6 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement binds and insures to the benefit of the Parties to
the Agreement and their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
8.7 No Third -Party Beneficiary. This Agreement shall not create any claim or right of action
in or on behalf of any third -party or entity or individual whatsoever. Enforcement of such
terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all claims or rights of action relating to such
enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the City and Association, or to the successors or
assigns of City and Association.
8.8 Relationship of the Parties. The relationship of City and Association under this
Agreement is that of independent parties, each acting in its own best interests, and
notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, no aspect of this Agreement
shall create or evidence, nor is intended to create or evidence, a partnership, joint venture,
or other business relationship or enterprise between City and Association. City shall have
no direct supervision of or obligation to the employees or Association and any
communication of employee matters shall be through representatives of City and
Association as the Parties may delegate.
8.9 Headings. Titles, headings, and captions in this Agreement are included for convenience
and reference only and will not be deemed to constitute a part of or affect the
construction of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiple
copies, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute but one
and the same Agreement on the _ day of , 20_, the date of execution by the City
Manager or his designee of the City of Baytown.
ATTEST:
ANGELA JACKSON, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
(Signature)
(Printed Name)
(Title)
CITY OF BAYTOWN
(Signature)
(Printed Name)
(Title)
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BAYTOWN BASEBALL LLC:
(Signature)
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(Printed Name)
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(Title)
STATE OF (W04-
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Before me on this day personally a eared IM A��ce�X , in his/her capacity as
NZC.t�ri+l , on behalf of such �►_,p�L,
❑ known to me;
❑ proved to me on the oath of ; or
proved to me through his/her current _ riy r �. �s�PsQ— {description
of identification card or other document issued by the federal government or any
state government that contains the photograph and signature of the acknowledging
person)
(check one)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me
that he/she executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN before me this -2,K- day of , 201(0
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