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FIELD USE AGREEMENT
This agreement for the use of City sports fields("Agreement")is made and entered into this
15th day of November, 2005 ("Effective Date")by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal
corporation("City"),and the Junior All American Football,a nonprofit organization organized under
the laws of the State of California("JAAF"). City and JAAF are sometimes individually referred
to herein as a"Party" and collectively, as the"Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS JAAF is presently a party to an agreement with the City whereby JAAF has
use of certain City sports fields to conduct its youth football programs in exchange for providing
volunteer labor towards the maintenance of such fields; and
WHEREAS JAAF's present agreement with the City for field use expires on December
31, 2005; and
WHEREAS JAAF and City desire to enter into anew agreement whereby JAAF may have
continued use of certain City sports fields for its youth football program for another three years;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, and for
such other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,the City
of Redlands and Junior All American Football agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
Section 1. Recitals. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the foregoing recitals are
true and correct, and that they are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.
Section 2. Designation of Fields. The specific Fields that are the subject of this
Agreement are field nos. I through 4, located at City's Community Park (the"Fields"), and which
are identified on the map attached hereto as Exhibit"A."
Section 3. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2006 and
end on December 31, 2010,unless earlier terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
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_Section 4. Consideration for Field Use:
A. JAAF Obligation: JAAF shall provide City with volunteer labor towards the
maintenance of the Fields having an agreed upon value of Four Thousand Dollars($4,000)per year.
All volunteer labor provided by JAAF for the Fields shall comply with the requirements of
California Labor Code section 1720.4 as of the Effective Date of this Agreement,or as such section
is subsequently amended. JAAF acknowledges and agrees that it is informed by City that JAAF's
failure to comply with California Labor Code section 1720.4 may cause such volunteer labor to be
deemed a"public work" for purposes of California Labor Code section 1720 et seq(including the
payment of prevailing wages for public works), and that JAAF shall be solely responsible for
compliance with such public works laws. JAAF acknowledges and agrees that this section satisfies
City's obligations imposed by California Labor Code section 1781.
B. Scheduling-of Volunteer Labor: Between the dates of July I and August I of each
year during the term of this Agreement,City and JAAF shall meet and agree upon a schedule of the
volunteer work to be performed by JAAF and its value. Copies of receipts and other documents
validating the value of the volunteer labor shall be submitted to City at the conclusion of each season
during the term of this Agreement.
Section 5. Maintenance and Preparation. City shall provide routine maintenance and
preparation to the Fields, defined for the purpose of this Agreement as: watering, repair and
maintenance of existing park sprinkler systems,mowing and general maintenance of the grounds
surrounding the Fields. Maintenance services shall be performed in accordance with the City's
current field maintenance schedule.
JAAF shall provide volunteer work for specialized maintenance of the Fields,defined for the
purpose of this Agreement as: fertilization, annual sodding and/or seeding to replenish worn areas,
specialized field sprinkler maintenance to ensure proper water distribution, leveling/smoothing of
low spots or worn areas and repair and maintenance of lights and lighting equipment. JAAF shall
keep all vehicles off turf and the fields whenever possible.
Section 6. Permitted Use. The Fields shall be used by JAAF for the season of August
I st through December 31 st, each year during the term of this Agreement, solely for the purpose of
operating its football program and any fund raising activities undertaken by JAAF in support of its
football program. No improvements shall be made or constructed on or around the Fields by JAAF,
except with the prior written consent of City. JAAF shall have use of the Fields after 4:00 pm
Monday through Friday,and all day on Saturday. City shall have use of the Fields at all other times,
and shall consult with and coordinate its use of the Fields during such times with JAAF. Requests
by JAAF for additional use of the Fields shall be submitted in writing to the Community Services
Superintendent thirty(30) days prior to the intended date of use. Such requests may be subject to
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approval by the City's Recreation Commission,or the City Council, and may be approved without
amendment of this Agreement.
Section 7. Non Discrimination. JAAF shall make its football program for the Fields
available to all youth,and JAAF shall not discriminate against any youth because of race, religion,
color, national original, handicap, ancestry or sex.
Section 8. Waste or Nuisance. JAAF shall not commit, and use reasonable efforts not
to permit the commission by others of,any waste or nuisance on the Fields,and JAAF shall not use
or permit the use of the Fields for any unlawful purpose.
Section 9. Compliance with Laws. JAAF shall keep itself fully informed of and shall
comply with all applicable federal, state, county and City laws,regulations and rules governing or
applicable to JAAF's use and occupancy of the Fields, whether those laws are now in force or are
subsequently enacted. JAAF shall be solely liable for all violations of such laws, regulations and
rules in connection with JAAF's use of the Fields. The judgment of any court of competent
jurisdiction,or the admission by JAAF in a proceeding brought against JAAF by any governmental
entity that JAAF has violated any such law shall be conclusive as between City and JAAF and shall
constitute cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
Section 10. Utilities. During the term of this Agreement,JAAF shall be responsible for
payment of the cost of electricity to light the Fields,and for all storage areas and buildings and snack
facilities, directly to the provider of such electric utility. JAAF shall pay to City a deposit for such
electricity charges,in an amount determined by City,prior to July 15th of each year during the term
of this Agreement. Any unused portion of the deposit shall be refunded by City to JAAF by January
31 st of the following year. JAAF shall also contract with City's Municipal Utilities Department for
solid waste service,including recycling and waste service containers. All fees for such services steal
The paid by JAAF to City's Municipal Utilities Department. City shall be responsible for the
payment of the cost of all other utilities to the Fields.
Section 11. Indemnity. JAAF shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and its
elected officials,officers and employees from and against any and all liability resulting exclusively
from JAAF's and its agents',employees',and invitees'negligent and/or intentionally wrongful acts
and omissions in connection with and during the course of their occupation and use of the Fields,
specifically including, without limitation any claim, liability, loss or damage arising by reason of-
A. The death or injury of any person or persons, including any person who is an
employee or agent of JAAF,or by reason of the damage to or destruction of any property,including
property owned by JAAF or any person who is an employee or agent of JAAF, and caused or
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allegedly caused by either the condition of the Fields,or some act or omission of JAAF or of some
agent, contractor, employee or invitee of JAAF on the Fields;
B. Any work performed on the Fields or materials furnished to the Fields at the
insistence or request of JAAF or any agent,employee or invitee of JAAF,other than work performed
by City, its agents, employees or contractors; and
C. JAAF's failure to perform in any material respect any obligation under this
Agreement or to comply with any requirement of law or any requirement imposed on City by any
duly authorized governmental agency applicable to JAAF's use of the Fields.
Section 12. Indemnity. City shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless JAAF and its
elected officials,officers and employees from and against any and all liability resulting exclusively
from City's and its officials,employees,agents and invitees negligent and/or intentionally wrongful
acts and omissions in connection with their occupation and use of the Fields,specifically including
without limitation, any claim, liability loss or damage arising by reason of-
A The death or injury of any person or persons, including any person who is an
employee or agent of City,or by reason of the damage to or destruction of any property,including
property owned by City or any person who is an employee or agent of City,and caused or allegedly
caused by either the condition of the Fields, or some act or omission of City or of some agent,
contractor, employee or invitee of City on the Fields;
B Any work performed on the Fields or materials furnished to the Fields at the
insistence or request of City or any agent or employee of City,other than work performed by JAAF,
its agents, employees or contractors; and
C City's failure to perform any obligation under this Agreement or to comply with any
requirement of law or any requirement imposed on City by any duly authorized governmental
agency.
_Section 13. Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance. JAAF shall,at its own cost
and expense,procure and maintain during the term of this Agreement public liability insurance and
property damage insurance issued by an insurance company acceptable to City and insuring City
against loss or liability caused by or associated with JAAF's occupation and use of the Fields in
amounts not less than:
A One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for injury to or death of one person and, subject
to that limitation for the injury or death of one person, of not less than Two Million Dollars
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($2,000,000)for injury to or death of two or more persons as a result of any one accident or incident;
and
B Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) for damage to or destruction of any
property of JAAF or others.
The insurance required under this section shall be issued by a responsible insurance company
authorized to do business in California and shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to City. The
insurance shall name City as an additional insured and such insurance shall be primary and non-
contributing to any other insurance or self-insurance maintained by City. In addition, JAAF shall
maintain, at JAAF's own cost and expense, an insurance policy issued by a reputable company
authorized to conduct insurance business in California insuring for their full insurable value all
fixtures and equipment, in or on the Fields against damage or destruction by fire, theft or the
elements. Each of the insurance policies shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to City and shall
carry an endorsement that,before modifying or canceling any policy,the issuing insurance company
shall give City at least thirty(30)days prior written notice. Duplicate originals or certificates of all
such insurance policies shall be delivered by JAAF to the Risk Management Division of the City's
Finance Department prior to JAAF occupying or making any use of the Fields. Such insurance shall
be limited to the use of the Fields by JAAF.
Section 14. Restriction against Sublettingor Assignment. JAAF shall not encumber,
assign,or otherwise transfer this Agreement,any right or interest in this Agreement,or any right or
interest in the Fields or any of the improvements that may now or hereafter be constructed or
installed on the Fields. JAAF shall not sublet the Fields or any part of the Fields or allow any other
person, other than JAAF's agents, employees and invitees to occupy the Fields without the prior
written consent of City. The consent by City to one assignment, one subletting or one occupation
of the Fields by another person or entity shall not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent
assignment,subletting or occupation of the Fields by another person or entity. Any encumbrance,
assignment, transfer or subletting without the prior written consent of City, whether voluntary or
involuntary,by operation of law or otherwise,is void and shall at the option of City,be cause for the
immediate termination of this Agreement. The consent of City to any assignment of JAAF's interest
in this Agreement or the subletting by JAAF of the Fields or portions of the Fields shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
Section 15. Possessory Interest. JAAF acknowledges and agrees that in the event any
governmental authority having appropriate jurisdiction determines that JAAF's use,occupancy and
programming of the Fields results in the determination that JAAF has a possessory interest in the
Fields as defined by California Revenue and Taxation Code section 107 et seq,that such possessory
interest may be subject to property taxation,and that JAAF shall be obligated and solely responsible
for the payment of property taxes levied on such possessory interest.
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_Section 16. Default
A. JAAFs Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a default
by JAAF:
1. Failure to Perform. JAAF's failure to perform in any material respect any
covenant or provision of this Agreement,if the failure to perform is not cured within thirty(30)days
after delivery by City to JAAF of written notice of default specifying with particularity the nature
of the default. If the failure to perform cannot reasonably be cured within thirty(30) days, JAAF
shall not be in default of this Agreement if JAAF commences to cure the failure to perform within
the thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently and in good faith prosecutes the cure to
completion.
2. Insolvency Proceeding. If JAAF applies for or consents to the appointment
of a receiver,trustee or liquidator of itself or of all or a substantial part of its assets;files a voluntary
petition in bankruptcy or commences a proceeding seeking reorganization, liquidation, or an
arrangement with creditors; files an answer admitting the material allegations of a bankruptcy
petition, reorganization proceeding or insolvency proceeding filed against it; admits in writing its
inability to pay its debts as they come due;makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors;
or an order,judgment or decree is entered by a court of competent jurisdiction, on the application
of a creditor, adjudicating JAAF a bankrupt or insolvent or approving a petition seeking
reorganization of JAAF or appointing a receiver, trustee or liquidator of JAAF or of all or a
substantial part of its assets,and such order,judgment or decree continues unstayed and in effect for
any period of sixty(60) consecutive days.
B. City's Default. The occurrence of the following shall constitute a default by City:
1. Failure to Perform. City's failure to perform in any material respect any
covenant or provision of this Agreement,if the failure to perform is not cured within thirty(30)days
after delivery by JAAF to City of written notice of default specifying with particularity the nature
of the default. If the failure to perform cannot reasonably be cured within thirty(30)days,City shall
not be in default of this Agreement if City commences to cure the failure to perform within the thirty
(30) day period and thereafter diligently and in good faith prosecutes the cure to completion.
Section 1.7. Remedies.
A. City's Remedies. If any default by JAAF under Section 16.A(1)hereof shall continue
uncured, following notice of default as required by this Agreement, for the period applicable to the
default under the applicable provision of this Agreement, City may at its election terminate this
Agreement by giving JAAF written notice of termination and this Agreement shall terminate
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effective thirty(30) days after the date of such written notice. Upon the occurrence of any of the
events specified under Section 16.A(2)hereof,City may at its election terminate this Agreement by
giving JAAF written notice of termination and this Agreement shall terminate immediately upon
receipt of such written notice by JAAF. The foregoing remedies are in addition to all other rights
and remedies provided by law or equity, to which City may resort cumulatively or in the
alternatively.
B. JAAF Remedies If any default by City under Section 16.13(1)shall continue uncured,
following notice of default as required by this Agreement, for the period applicable to the default
under the applicable provision of this Agreement,JAAF may at its election terminate this Agreement
by giving City written notice of termination and this Agreement shall terminate thirty(30)days after
the date of such written notice. The foregoing remedies are in addition to all other rights and
remedies provided by law or equity, to which JAAF may resort cumulatively or in the alternative.
Section 18. Attorneys'Fees. In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret
the terms or conditions of this Agreement the prevailing Party shall, in addition to any costs and
other relief, be entitled to recovery of its reasonable attorneys' fees, including fees for in-house
counsel of the Parties at rates prevailing in San Bernardino County, California.
Section 19. Notices. Except as otherwise provided by law, any and all notices or other
communications required or permitted by this Agreement or by law to be served on or given to either
Party to this Agreement by the other Party to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed
duly served and given when personally delivered to the Party to whom they are directed, or in lieu
of personal service,when deposited in the United States mail,first-class postage pre-paid,addressed
to JAAF as follows: JAAF,PO Box 1703, Redlands,California,92373 and to City as follows:City
Manager, City of Redlands, PO Box 3005, Redlands, CA 92373. Either Party may change its
address for the purpose of this section by giving written notice of that change to the other Party in
the manner provided in this section.
Section 20. Independent Contractor. JAAF shall at all times be considered an independent
contractor under this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to be,or
create, a partnership or joint venture between City and JAAF.
Section 21. Termination This Agreement maybe terminated by either Party by providing
the other Party with at least ninety (90) days prior written notice of its intent to terminate this
Agreement and specifying the termination date.
_Section 22. Governing Law. The laws of the State of California,without giving effect to
its conflict of laws principles,govern all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement and the
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transactions it contemplates, including, without limitation, its interpretation, construction,
performance and enforcement.
Section 23. Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement does not and is not intended to
confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity, other than the signatories.
Section 24. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
City and JAAF respecting the use of the Fields by JAAF, and correctly sets forth the obligations of
City and JAAF to each other as of its date. Any prior agreements or representations respecting the
Fields or their use by JAAF, whether verbal or written, that are not expressly set forth in this
Agreement are null and void.
Section 25. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The time for
performance of each Party's obligations hereunder has been the subject of negotiation by the Parties.
Section 26. Signatories'Authority. The signatories of this Agreement each represent and
warrant to the other that they have the authority to sign in behalf of, and enter into and bind, their
respective organizations to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Executed on November 15, 2005, at Redlands, California.
CITY OF REDLAI$,�., ATTEST:
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