HomeMy WebLinkAboutLicense Agreement - CCTV Camera Property at Portage Manor Property – St. Joe. Cnty. BOCLICENSE AGREEMENT
This License Agreement ("License" or “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 13th day of
August, 2024, by and between the City of South Bend, Indiana, acting by and through its Board of Public
Works ("City"), and St. Joseph County, acting by and through its Board of Commissioners ("County") (each
a “Party” and collectively, “Parties”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the County desires to install CCTV Cameras on City-owned infrastructure (the
“Project”) for the purposes of enhancing safety to its property; and
WHEREAS, the City shares a common interest with the County to promote safety within the
City and for greater public good; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to permit the County and its affiliates and contractors access to
City-owned infrastructure to conduct the Project and to perform its other obligations as set forth herein;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the parties' mutual promises and undertakings, and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT:
1.The Project. The County plans to purchase and install a CCTV camera (“Camera”) upon a City-owned
light pole and/or traffic pole (“Light Pole”) adjacent to the Portage Manor property located at 3016
Portage Avenue in South Bend, Indiana. The County shall furnish all labor and materials needed to
perform the installation for the Project. The Camera must be reasonable in size and appearance and
must be in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and permit conditions.
The County agrees to take full responsibility for the future maintenance and upkeep of the Camera,
which includes all tasks such as securing, repair and maintenance, replacement, updating, cleaning and
maintaining the entire condition of the Camera. The County shall execute its responsibilities as to the
Camera in a good, safe, and workman like manner. Further, the County shall comply with the Indiana
Archives and Records Administration (“IARA”) guidelines to maintain and store electronic footage for
the period of time proscribed by the IARA, as well as all other applicable mandates required by the
IARA. The City shall remain responsible for the maintenance of the Light Pole.
2.Access. The City agrees to grant access to the County for the installation and use of the Camera for its
intended lawful purpose provided the County provides the City full access to any recording or related
data as set forth under the FUSUS program. The FUSUS program is a new public safety program
enabling the people of South Bend to help keep their community safe through the gathering of evidence,
including video feed recorded by the Camera. The location is set forth in Exhibit A.
3.Te rm. This License shall be effective upon the execution of the Agreement by the last party to approve
said Agreement and continue for such time that either Party terminates the Agreement. The termination
of this Agreement will be noticed by providing a thirty (30) day written notice to the other Party. During
the Term, the City hereby grants the County a right, and non-exclusive, indefinite license to enter onto
and remain upon the Light Pole solely for the purposes set forth herein.
4. Compliance. The County, at its expense, shall comply, and cause its contractors to comply, as
applicable, with all laws, orders and regulations of any governmental authorities and with any directive
of any public officer with respect to activities permitted hereunder.
5. Encumbrances. The County shall not permit or suffer any lien to attach to City property as a
consequence of the exercise of County’s rights under this License, and if any such lien arises or accrues
against the Camera, the County shall immediately effect the removal thereof at no cost or expense to
the City.
6. Indemnification. The County agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its respective
agents, servants, employees, contractors, affiliates and representatives from any and all liability, loss,
expense, damage, judgment or settlement which they or any of them may suffer, sustain or incur as a
result of any claims, demands, costs, actions, causes of actions, damages or judgments including,
without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, asserted against or incurred by or on behalf of the City,
arising out of or resulting from the activities of the County or its contractors on City property relating
to the Camera. The County’s indemnification obligations hereunder do not include (a) any liability,
loss, expense, or damage which is the result of or arises out of the sole negligence of the City, its agents,
servants, employees, trustees, officers, contractors, affiliates or representatives; or (2) to the extent any
liability, loss, expense, or damage is caused by the negligence of another party.
7. Breach. In the event that the County fails to comply with or perform any one or more of the covenants,
terms and conditions to be complied with or performed by it under this License or is otherwise in default
hereunder, then, and in any such event, the City shall have the right to seek equitable relief, including,
without limitation, specific performance to enforce compliance with and performance of the covenants,
terms and conditions to be complied with or performed by County hereunder. The City shall notify the
County of any failure to comply with any terms or conditions set forth in this Agreement in writing.
Further, if County fails to comply with any obligation hereunder, the City shall be permitted (but not
obligated) to perform such obligation for and on behalf of County, and County shall immediately
reimburse the City for such costs and expenses. The failure of the City to bring action based upon any
breach hereof by County shall not be deemed nor shall it constitute a waiver of any of the terms,
covenants or conditions of this License.
8. Relationship/Independent Contractor. Both Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act
in their individual capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint venturers or associates of one
another. The employees or agents of one Party shall not be deemed or construed to be the employees or
agents of the other Party for any purpose whatsoever.
9. Assignment. This License may not be assigned, sublicensed or otherwise transferred by the County
without the prior written consent of the City, which may be withheld in the City's sole discretion.
Subject to this paragraph, this License shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors
and assigns of the parties hereto.
10. Jurisdiction. This License shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the
State of Indiana. Any dispute arising hereunder shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of the State
of Indiana in St. Joseph County. The parties hereby irrevocably consent to jurisdiction and venue of
said courts.
11. Modification. This License may not be changed or modified, except by an agreement in writing signed
by the party sought to be charged with such change or modification.
12. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, such
provision shall be stricken and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain unaffected as
if the illegal or unenforceable provision never existed.
13. Countersignature and Electronic Signature. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of
which will be deemed an original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same
instrument, binding on each signatory thereto. This Agreement may be executed by signatures,
electronically or otherwise, which shall be binding upon each signing party to the same extent as an
original executed version hereof.
14. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between the
County and the City as to the subject matter hereof, and merges and supersedes all prior discussions,
agreements, and understanding of any and every nature between them.
15. Notice. All notices which are required or may be given pursuant to the terms of this License shall be
submitted to the offices identified below. Notices and communications hereunder shall be deemed to
have been made three (3) business days after being deposited in the United States Mail if given by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed to the party to
receive such notice or communication at the address given below, or such other address as may hereafter
be designated in writing.
The City: Executive Director
Department of Public Works
1300N County-City Building
227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601
With a Copy to: Sandra Kennedy
1200S County-City Building
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
County : Board of Commissioners
c/o Vice-President Derek Dieter
722 County-City Building
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
With a Copy to: Michael Misch
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August 13, 2024
EXHIBIT A
Locations of Cameras
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date August 09, 2024
Name Jenna Throw Department Legal
BPW Date August 13, 2024 Phone Extension
Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board Diversity Compliance
and Inclusion Officer Officer Name Cynthia Simmons BPW Attorney Attorney Name Michael Schmidt
Dept. Attorney Attorney Name
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: License Agreement Ease./Encroach
Required Information
Company or Vendor Name St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners
New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing
No
MBE/WBE Contractor MBE
WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes
No
Project Name
Project Number
Funding Source
Account No.
Amount
Terms of Contract License Agreement to allow the County to purchase and install a CCTV
Purpose/Description camera upon a City owned light pole and /or traffic pole adjacent to the
Portage Manor property located at 3016 Portage Avenue, South Bend, IN
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