HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 Indemnification Agreement - SBPD Usage of Tire Rack’s Training Track – The Tire Rack, Inc.
ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JOSEPH R. MOLNAR GARY A. GILOT MURRAY L. MILLER BRIANA N. MICOU
1316 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING
227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830
PHONE 574/ 235-9251
FAX 574/ 235-9171
CITY OF SOUTH BEND JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
February 13, 2024
Mr. Thomas F. Veldman
The Tire Rack, Inc.
7101 Vorden Pkwy.
South Bend, IN 46628
Thomas@tirerack.com
RE: 2024 Indemnification Agreement
Dear Mr. Veldman:
At its February 13, 2024 meeting, the Board of Public Works approved the above
referenced agreement regarding the City’s usage of Tire Rack’s training track for Police
Emergency Vehicle Operations sessions March 19, 2024 through November 7, 2024.
Enclosed please find a copy of the agreement for your records.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please call this office at (574)
235-9251.
Sincerely,
/s/ Theresa Heffner
Theresa Heffner, Clerk
Enclosures
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City of South Bend/ Tire Rack
Indemnifica�on Agreement 2024
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND TIRE RACK
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The Tire Rack, Inc. and affiliates (“Owner”), are the owner of certain real property at: 7101
Vorden Parkway, South Bend, Indiana (“Tire Rack Property”). Owner is willing to allow the South Bend
Police Department to use Tire Rack Property for the purpose of providing Emergency Vehicle Opera�on
(“EVOC”) training to the South Bend Police Department on March 19th through March 21st, 2024, and
November 5th through November 7th, 2024. In considera�on for Owner allowing the City of South Bend
to use Tire Rack Property top help train the South Bend Police Department drivers, the City of South
Bend hereby agrees the defend the Owner, its officers and employees, from any claims or suits arising
out of the use of the Tire Rack Property by the South Bend Police Department. In the event of any
judgment arising out of any such claim or suit against the Owner, its officers or employees, the City of
South Bend shall indemnify Owner up to the limits set forth in the Indiana Tort Claims Act.
As a condi�on precedent to the right of indemnifica�on under the Act, Owner, officer, or
employees shall tend in wri�ng to the South Bend Corpora�on Counsel any and all suit papers, demands,
no�ces, summonses, complaints, or other process received by Owner arising out of the use of the Tire
Rack Property by the South Bend Police Department within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt, or as
promptly as reasonably possible, so that the City of South Bend can adequately respond in a �mely
fashion. Owner, officers, and employees shall fully cooperate with the City of South Bend in the conduct
of its inves�ga�on, possible setlement, and defense of any legal proceedings.
(Signature Page Follows)
City of South Bend/ Tire Rack
Indemnifica�on Agreement 2024
TIRE RACK
____________________________________
Signature
D. Michael Anderson
Printed Name and Title
7101 Vorden Parkway
Street Address
South Bend, IN 46628
City, State, Zip
(574) 287-2371
Telephone
February 6, 2024
Date
Signature Page to Indemnification Agreement by and between Board of Public Work and Tire Rack,
date ___________________
February 13, 2024
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date February 7th, 2024
Name Sgt. Aaron M. Knepper #2174 Department SBPD
BPW Date February 13th, 2024 Phone Extension 9018
Required Prior to Submittal to Board Diversity Compliance
and Inclusion Officer Officer Name BPW Attorney Attorney Name Michael Schmidt
Dept. Attorney Attorney Name Kylie Connell
Purchasing
Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions
Professional Services Agreement Contract Proposal
Open Market Contract Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA
Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to Advertise Title Sheet
Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes
Proposal Opening C/O & PCA No. PCA
Chg. Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution
Other: Ease./Encroach
Required Information
Company or Vendor Name Tire Rack
New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing
No
MBE/WBE Contractor MBE
WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes
No
Project Name 2024 Indemnification Agreement between COSB & Tire Rack
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Terms of Contract March 19th, 2024 through November 7th, 2024
Purpose/Description The South Bend Police Department is requesting Board approval of the
indemnification agreement between the City of South Bend and Tire Rack.
This is for use of the Tire Rack’s training track for the 2024 annual police
Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO) training sessions.
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