HomeMy WebLinkAbout5A7 License Agreement for Temporary Use of Redevelopment Commission PropertyLICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PROPERTY
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement ") is made on April 29, 2016 (the
"Effective Date "), by and between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, governing body
of the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment (the "Commission "), and Downtown
South Bend, Inc., an Indiana non - profit corporation with a registered office address of 217 S.
Michigan St., South Bend, Indiana 46601 (the "Company ") (each a "Party," and collectively, the
"Parties ").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Commission owns certain real property and improvements located
within the River West Development Area of the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City "), as more
particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property "); and
WHEREAS, Southhold, LLC ( "Southhold ") retains certain rights of access to the
Property pursuant to the Temporary Access Agreement between Southhold and the Commission
dated July 16, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Company desires temporary access to the Property for the purpose of
conducting the events known as First Fridays, Summer Fitness Series, Outdoor Film Series and
Art Beat (the "Activity "), as described in the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit B (the "Activity
Proposal "); and
WHEREAS, the Commission is willing to permit the Company to gain access to and
temporarily use the Property for the Activity, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and for
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. The Commission grants to the Company, its agents, employees, and invitees, a
temporary, non - exclusive license to enter and use the Property for the purpose of conducting the
Activity, provided that the Company's use of the Property is reasonable at all times and comports
with the terms of the Activity Proposal, the terms of this Agreement, and all applicable laws.
2. The Company's license to use the Property for the Activity shall be effective during
the times stated for setup, operations, and teardown in the Activity Proposal, provided, however,
that the Commission or the Commission's authorized representative may revoke and terminate the
license at any time for any reason, as determined in its, his, or her sole discretion. Immediately
upon the completion of the Activity, the Company will remove from the Property all supplies,
materials, goods, and personal property (including trash) used in connection with the Activity. At
all times during the period of the Activity, the Company will keep the Property in good order and
condition.
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3. The Company understands and agrees that the Commission shall not be liable for
any loss, damage, destruction, or theft of the Company's property or any bodily harm or injury
that may result from the Company's use of the Property. The Company understands and agrees
that it will at all times be solely responsible for the safety and security of any property the
Company uses or stores on the Property.
4. The Company shall not, without the prior written consent of the Commission, cause
or permit, knowingly or unknowingly, any hazardous material to be brought or remain upon, kept,
used, discharged, leaked, or emitted at the Property.
5. The Company understands and agrees that it will secure in its own name and at its
own expense all necessary permits and authorizations needed in order to conduct the Activity.
6. The Company understands and agrees that it will, at its own expense, observe and
comply with all applicable statutes, laws, ordinances, requirements, orders, rules, and regulations
of all governmental authorities in relation to the Activity conducted on the Property.
7. The Commission reserves the right to use the Property during the term of this
Agreement for any purpose that does not substantially interfere with or obstruct the Company's
permitted use of the Property in accordance with the Activity Proposal and the other terms of this
Agreement.
8. To the extent that any portion of the Property is disturbed or damaged in connection
with the Company's use of the Property, the Company, at the Company's sole expense, shall
restore the Property to the condition that existed immediately prior to such disturbance or damage
to the satisfaction of the Commission.
9. The Company agrees and undertakes to indemnify and hold the City and the
Commission, and their respective agents, employees, successors, and assigns, harmless from any
liability, loss, costs, damages or expenses, including attorneys' fees, which the City or the
Commission may suffer or incur as a result of any claims or actions which may be brought by any
person or entity arising out of the approval granted herein by the Commission or the Company's
use of the Property. If any action is brought against the City or the Commission, or their respective
agents, employees, successors, or assigns, in connection with Activity, the Company agrees to
defend such action or proceedings at its own expense and to pay any judgment rendered therein.
10. The Company, at the Company's sole expense, shall maintain during the term of
this Agreement commercial general liability insurance covering the Company and the Activity in
an amount not less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) per occurrence. The Company
agrees to include the Commission and the City as additional insureds on any such policy and
produce to the Commission a certificate of insurance evidencing the same. To the extent that the
Commission or the City is harmed as a result of the Company's use of the Property, the Company
hereby grants the Commission first priority on any proceeds received from the Company's
insurance. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither the Commission
nor the City waive any governmental immunity or liability limitations available to them under
Indiana law.
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11. Each undersigned person signing on behalf of his /her respective Party certifies that
he /she is duly authorized to bind his /her respective Party to the terms of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have each executed this Agreement to be effective
as of the Effective Date,
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
By:
Aaron Kobb
Authorized Representative (pursuant to Resolution No. 3264)
RATIFIED ON .20
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Marcia I. Jones, President
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
ATTEST:
Donald E. Inks, Secretary
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND, INC.,
an Indiana non - profit corporation
By:
Printed:
Its:
CONSENT OF SOUTHHOLD, LLC
Southhold, LLC hereby consents to the foregoing License Agreement between the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission and Downtown South Bend, Inc.
SOUTHHOLD, LLC,
an Indiana limited liability company
By:
Printed:
Its:
Date:
4000.0000030 37322869.001
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EXHIBIT A
Description of Property
Gridiron at the former College Football Hall of Fame property, more particularly described as:
Lot 1 of the recorded plat of Hall of Fame Second Minor Subdivision, recorded on July 22,
2015, as Document No. 1518735, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County,
Indiana. [Parcel Key No. 018 - 3091 - 347405]
EXHIBIT B
Activity Proposal
2016 Dates and Times Requested for use of the Gridiron by DTSB
First Fridays: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. setup)
• May 6:
Vintage Downtown
• June 3:
Kids' Night Out
• July 1:
As American As
• August 5:
Arts Alive
• September 2:
Dog Days of Summer
• October 7:
Downtown Oktoberfest
Summer Fitness Series: Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (setup sometime between 4:00 a.m. and
8:00 a.m.)
• June 11
• June 18
• June 25
• July 2
• July 9
• July 16
• July 23
• July 30
• August 6
• August 13
• August 27
• September 3
• September 10
• September 17
• September 24
Outdoor Film Series: 7:00 p.m. to midnight (setup 5:00 p.m., and cleanup through the night)
• June 11
• July 16
• August 13
Art Beat: August 20, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (setup the night before, teardown through that
evening)