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Item 4C - MemoCITY OF SOUTHLAKE MEMORANDUM September 13, 2024 TO: Alison Ortowski, City Manager Item 4C FROM: David Miller, Director of Community Services SUBJECT: Approval of the Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast (ArtsNET) for the term October 1, 2024 — September 30, 2027 Action Requested: Approval of the Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast (ArtsNET) for the term October 1, 2024 — September 30, 2027 Background Information: The City works with as ARTSNET to pi cultural programs businesses. non-profit community organizations such )vide important social, educational, and ind services to Southlake citizens and City Council approved a Community Services Agreement with ARTSNET in September of 2021 for a three-year period, October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2024. In September 2022, staff budgeted an 8% payment increase for the remaining two years of the agreement to accommodate for the increased costs of providing cultural services for Southlake residents. This increased the annual payment of $22,000 to $23,760. The Southlake City Council approved the amended payment during the September 20, 2022, City Council meeting. Arts Council Northeast will provide a minimum of six (6) and a maximum (10) concert events free to the public for the term of the agreement. The actual number of concerts will be dependent upon schedule requests and market pricing. In consideration for the services rendered by Arts Council Northeast on behalf of Southlake citizens, the City agrees to City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Alison Ortowski, City Manager Meeting Date — September 17, 2024 Page 2 of 4 an annual payment of $23,760 to Arts Council Northeast which will be dispersed by November 1st of each year. The proposed agreement mirrors their previous agreement, with the exception of the following changes: • Provide at no cost to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current policies and guidelines, the use of City facilities at DPS Headquarters and Town Hall for meetings directly related to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST business. Requests for use of City facilities shall follow current reservation procedures as outlined in the Facility Use Policy. • Provide at no cost to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current policies and guidelines, the use of The Marq Southlake for meetings directly related to official ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST business. Request to use The Marq Southlake for official business shall follow the current reservation procedures by filling out The Marq Community Services Organization Meeting Reservation form. Reservations must be completed 20 days in advance of the official business meeting and must be scheduled during operating hours. All requests for use of The Marq for official ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST business are subject to availability. • Provide to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current policies, and guidelines, the use of City facilities at The Marq Southlake for the applicable reservation fee, for events directly related to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST business. Requests for reservations at The Marq Southlake shall follow current reservation procedures and fee schedule as outlined in the City's Fee Schedule. • Provide at no cost to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current policies and guidelines, the use of the Aria Amphitheatre at The Marq Southlake for use during the Masterworks Concert Series subject to availability. A copy of the Amended Community Services Agreement, detailing the organization's scope of services, the City's City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Alison Ortowski, City Manager Meeting Date — September 17, 2024 Page 3 of 4 obligations, and highlighting the proposed changes, is attached. Financial Considerations: Funding for the Community Services Agreement is included in the proposed FY 2025 annual budget and will also be included in subsequent budget proposals for FY 2026 and FY 2027 as required by the term of the agreement. Strategic Link: This item is linked to the City's Strategy Map through the following strategic objectives: promote opportunities for partnerships and volunteer involvement and collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions. Citizen Input/ Board Review: Arts Council Northeast has reviewed the proposed agreement and has been notified of the board and City Council approval process. Southlake Arts Council recommended approval (7-0) August 27, 2024 City Council consideration September 17, 2024 Legal Review: The Agreement was modeled after the standard Community Services Agreement utilized by the City and reviewed by the City Attorney. Alternatives: Alternatives may include the following: • City Council approval of the Community Services Agreement as presented • City Council approval of the Community Services Agreement with input as desired. • City Council decision not to renew the proposed Community Services Agreement Supporting Documents: • Proposed ARTSNET Community Services Agreement with highlighted changes • Proposed ARTS Community Services Agreement with organization signature Staff City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Alison Ortowski, City Manager Meeting Date — September 17, 2024 Page 4 of 4 Recommendation: City Council approval of the Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast (ArtsNET) for the term October 1, 2024 — September 30, 2027. City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Agreement with Changes Highlighted AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF SOUTHLAKE AND ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST STATE OF TEXAS § 0 COUNTY OFTARRANT § THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Southlake, Texas, a home rule municipal corporation located in Tarrant County and Denton County, Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Mayor (hereinafter referred to as "City"), and the Arts Council Northeast, a non-profit corporation of Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Executive Director (hereinafter referred to as "ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST"), an organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. WHEREAS, the mission of ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST is to encourage, support, and facilitate artistic cultural opportunities within the communities of North Tarrant County; and WHEREAS, City and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST desire to enter into a Renewal Agreement whereby ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST will continue to provide assistance for art -related projects and programs, youth summer art programs, art classes, citizen access to the arts, community cultural events, and educational programs while also offering free concerts and concert scheduling; NOW, THEREFORE, City and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST, in consideration of the mutual undertakings hereunder set forth, do hereby covenant and agree as follows: SECTION 1 SCOPE OF SERVICES A. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall provide the services as outlined in the attached Appendix, Section A. B. City shall provide services as outlined in the attached Appendix, Section A. SECTION 2 CITY AND ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST STAFF CONTACTS ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST and the City shall both provide staff liaisons as outlined in the attached Appendix, Section A. Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast Page 2 of 8 SECTION 3 GOVERNANCE ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall be solely governed by its board of directors, who shall meet in accordance with the bylaws and articles of incorporation. The time, date, place and agenda of these board meetings shall be the responsibility of the ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST board of directors. SECTION 4 CONSIDERATION In recognition that the City elected to support the ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST and their art initiatives rather than provide such service, City agrees to an annual payment to be paid to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in the amount of $23,760 to be dispersed annually on November 1 of each year. Final payment amount is subject to City Council budget authorization. Payment by the City shall be applied by ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST as described in the attached Appendix, Section A. SECTION 5 REPORTING A. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall generate and provide to Milenka Lopez, Business Manager- Community Services of the City, annual reports regarding the performance measures outlined in the attached Appendix, Section B. B. The City shall have the right to review the books and records kept incident to the services provided by ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST to the City. SECTION 6 INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE FEES AND EXPENSES OF ATTORNEYS, EXPERT WITNESSES AND OTHER CONSULTANTS), ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO INDEMNIFY THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast Page 3 of 8 EMPLOYEES FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOUND BY A COURT TO HAVE ARISEN FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY APPLICABLE INSURANCE COVERAGES. SECTION 7 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR In performing the services hereunder, ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST is acting as an independent contractor, and shall not be deemed an employee, agent or partner of the City. City shall have no power to direct or supervise its activities in carrying out its responsibilities under this Agreement. Neither party shall have the authority to make binding representations or agreements on behalf of the other. SECTION 8 TERM OF AGREEMENT AND REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE A. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period beainninq October 1, 2024, and endinq September 30, 2027. B. At the end of the term, the City will undertake an annual review of the performance based upon performance and quality measures outlined in the attached Appendix, Section B. C. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, either party may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days written notice to the other. Upon termination, or if ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST ceases to provide services under this Agreement, ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall return to the City any unexpended funds paid pursuant to this Agreement. SECTION 9 NO WAIVER OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to limit or waive any governmental or sovereign immunity of the City, or any immunity applicable to its officers, agents, servants or employees. To the extent there may be a waiver of immunity under state law, the remedies available to enforce this Agreement are limited to mandamus, specific performance or injunctive relief. All other remedies, including suits for damages and recovery of attorney's fees are specifically waived by both parties. Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast Page 4 of 8 SECTION 10 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE- STRATEGIC LINK The City has adopted a Strategic Management System to improve the organization's ability to define and execute its strategy. Effective strategic management systems provide the mechanism to link the mission, strategy, department goals, citizen perceptions, and service delivery efforts in a continuous feedback loop. Arts Council Northeast, its mission and the services outlined in the attached Appendix, link to the City's strategy through the following strategic objectives: • Collaborating with select partners to implement service solutions. • Enhancing the sense of community by proactively creating opportunities for community partnerships, volunteer involvement, and citizen engagement. SECTION 11 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE VALUES The City has adopted values that are the fundamental principles that guide how officials, staff, and employees of the City conduct themselves in pursuit of the mission and vision. All business conducted with the City shall adhere to the City's organizational values as described below: • Integrity: Being worthy of the public's trust in all things. We deal honestly and respectfully with each other and the public at all times. • Innovation: Valuing progressive thinking, creativity, flexibility and adaptability in service delivery. • Accountability: Taking personal responsibility for our actions or inaction while putting the interests of the taxpayer first. • Commitment to Excellence: Behaving responsively in our delivery of service to the public. Our work is characterized by its quality and by the diligence with which it is carried out. We proactively seek to solve problems in advance. • Teamwork: Recognizing the importance of working together to meet our citizen's needs, communicating clearly, sharing resources and information freely. The values set forth in Section 11 are goals to which City officials, staff and employees are expected to adhere to in activities concerning this Agreement. While perceived failure to adhere to, comply with, or take action consistent with these values should be reported to an appropriate City official, staff member, or employee, such action or failure to act shall not be considered a breach of this Agreement. Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast DRAFT Page 5 of 8 Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast Page 5 of 8 SECTION 12 MISCELLANEOUS This Agreement sets forth all the agreements between the parties and no modification shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by the part to be changed therewith. This document may be executed in duplicate originals. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST have executed this Agreement as of this day of 2024. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Shawn McCaskill Mayor, City of Southlake ATTEST: Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST Nansii Downer President, Arts Council Northeast Approved as to form and legality: City Attorney Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast DRAFT Page 6 of 8 AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF SOUTHLAKE AND ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST APPENDIX SECTION A SCOPE OF SERVICES A. In return for payment described in Section 4 of this Agreement, ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall provide the following services: 1. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST staff contact person to serve as a liaison between the ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST and the City: a. Name: Nansii Downer b. Title: President c. Phone: 817-412-8435 d. Email Address: council@theartsnet.org 2. Perform minimum of six (6) and a maximum of ten (10) events free to the public between October 1 and September 30 annually for the term of the agreement. Actual number of concerts will be dependent upon schedule requests and market pricing. Proposed events include, but are not limited to, the annual Southlake Masterworks Music Series in Town Square. Community Services staff will work with ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST to develop proposed performances and the Southlake Arts Council will review the proposed lineup each year. 3. Scheduling of concerts and make-up concerts, if necessary, will be by agreement of the City's Community Services Director and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST. 4. Provide citizens access and opportunity to participate in the arts, support community cultural events, and provide educational programs to both children and adults in the community at no charge B. In addition to payment described in Section 4 of this Agreement, City shall: 1. Provide a staff contact person(s) to serve as a liaison between City and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall appraise the City liaison of all ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST board meetings. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall forward a copy of the agenda for each meeting, if requested by the City, prior to any scheduled meetings, and the City liaison or designee may participate with the ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST board at all scheduled meetings. a. Name: Milenka Lopez b. Title: Business Manager- Community Services c. Phone: 817.748.8963 Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast DRAFT Page 7 of 8 d. Email Address: mlonez(@ci.southlake.tx.us 2. Provide a presence on www.CitvofSouthlake.com and/or www.visitsouthlaketexas.com which is limited to: a. One information page which includes the organization's name, mission, contact information, and link to the organization's website; and 3. Consider posting information contained in press releases on www.MvSouthlakeNews.com and/or www.CitvofSouthlake.com and/or www.visitsouthlaketexas.com. Any and all information in such press releases will be subject to review and possible revision prior to posting. 4. Provide access to the City's logo for use by ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST. Such use is subject to review and approval by the City's Director of Communications. 5. Provide at no cost to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current policies and guidelines, the use of City facilities at DPS Headquarters and Town Hall for meetings directly related to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST business. Requests for use of City facilities shall follow current reservation procedures as outlined in the Facility Use Policy. 6. Provide at no cost to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current policies and guidelines, the use of The Marq Southlake for meetings directly related to official ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST business. Request to use The Marq Southlake for official business shall follow the current reservation procedures by filling out The Marq Community Services Organization Meeting Reservation form. Reservations must be completed 20 days in advance of the official business meeting and must be scheduled during operating hours. All requests for use of The Marq for official ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST business are subject to availability. 7. Provide to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current policies, and guidelines, the use of City facilities at The Marq Southlake for the applicable reservation fee, for events directly related to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST business. Requests for reservations at The Marq Southlake shall follow current reservation procedures and fee schedule as outlined in the City's Fee Schedule. 8. Provide at no cost to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current policies and guidelines, the use of the Aria Amphitheatre at The Marq Southlake for use during the Masterworks Concert Series subject to availability. Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast DRAFT Page 8 of 8 SECTION B PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY MEASURES In evaluating ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST performance pursuant to Section 8 of this Agreement, the City will determine whether ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST has met the following performance measures: A. The ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST organization will track attendance at concerts they provide throughout the year and provide that information to city staff at the end of each fiscal year (September 30). B. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST will provide an assessment of value, including a detailed budget sheet, outlining how the City's funding is utilized in support of ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST, which demonstrates the value their program created in the community for the period of the contract at the end of each fiscal year (September 30). Agreement with Signature AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF SOUTHLAKE AND ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST STATE OF TEXAS § 0 COUNTY OF TARRANT § THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Southlake, Texas, a home rule municipal corporation located in Tarrant County and Denton County, Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Mayor (hereinafter referred to as "City"), and the Arts Council Northeast, a non-profit corporation of Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Executive Director (hereinafter referred to as "ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST"), an organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. WHEREAS, the mission of ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST is to encourage, support, and facilitate artistic cultural opportunities within the communities of North Tarrant County; and WHEREAS, City and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST desire to enter into a Renewal Agreement whereby ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST will continue to provide assistance for art -related projects and programs, youth summer art programs, art classes, citizen access to the arts, community cultural events, and educational programs while also offering free concerts and concert scheduling; NOW, THEREFORE, City and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST, in consideration of the mutual undertakings hereunder set forth, do hereby covenant and agree as follows: SECTION 1 SCOPE OF SERVICES A. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall provide the services as outlined in the attached Appendix, Section A. B. City shall provide services as outlined in the attached Appendix, Section A. SECTION 2 CITY AND ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST STAFF CONTACTS ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST and the City shall both provide staff liaisons as outlined in the attached Appendix, Section A. Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast Page 2 of 8 SECTION 3 GOVERNANCE ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall be solely governed by its board of directors, who shall meet in accordance with the bylaws and articles of incorporation. The time, date, place and agenda of these board meetings shall be the responsibility of the ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST board of directors. SECTION 4 CONSIDERATION In recognition that the City elected to support the ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST and their art initiatives rather than provide such service, City agrees to an annual payment to be paid to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in the amount of $23,760 to be dispersed annually on November 1 of each year. Final payment amount is subject to City Council budget authorization. Payment by the City shall be applied by ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST as described in the attached Appendix, Section A. SECTION 5 REPORTING A. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall generate and provide to Milenka Lopez, Business Manager- Community Services of the City, annual reports regarding the performance measures outlined in the attached Appendix, Section B. B. The City shall have the right to review the books and records kept incident to the services provided by ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST to the City. SECTION 6 INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE FEES AND EXPENSES OF ATTORNEYS, EXPERT WITNESSES AND OTHER CONSULTANTS), ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO INDEMNIFY THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast Page 3 of 8 EMPLOYEES FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOUND BY A COURT TO HAVE ARISEN FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY APPLICABLE INSURANCE COVERAGES. SECTION 7 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR In performing the services hereunder, ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST is acting as an independent contractor, and shall not be deemed an employee, agent or partner of the City. City shall have no power to direct or supervise its activities in carrying out its responsibilities under this Agreement. Neither party shall have the authority to make binding representations or agreements on behalf of the other. SECTION 8 TERM OF AGREEMENT AND REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE A. The term of this Aqreement shall be for a period beqinninq October 1, 20241 and endinq September 30, 2027. B. At the end of the term, the City will undertake an annual review of the performance based upon performance and quality measures outlined in the attached Appendix, Section B. C. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, either party may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days written notice to the other. Upon termination, or if ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST ceases to provide services under this Agreement, ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall return to the City any unexpended funds paid pursuant to this Agreement. SECTION 9 NO WAIVER OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to limit or waive any governmental or sovereign immunity of the City, or any immunity applicable to its officers, agents, servants or employees. To the extent there may be a waiver of immunity under state law, the remedies available to enforce this Agreement are limited to mandamus, specific performance or injunctive relief. All other remedies, including suits for damages and recovery of attorney's fees are specifically waived by both parties. Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast Page 4 of 8 SECTION 10 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE- STRATEGIC LINK The City has adopted a Strategic Management System to improve the organization's ability to define and execute its strategy. Effective strategic management systems provide the mechanism to link the mission, strategy, department goals, citizen perceptions, and service delivery efforts in a continuous feedback loop. Arts Council Northeast, its mission and the services outlined in the attached Appendix, link to the City's strategy through the following strategic objectives: • Collaborating with select partners to implement service solutions. • Enhancing the sense of community by proactively creating opportunities for community partnerships, volunteer involvement, and citizen engagement. SECTION 11 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE VALUES The City has adopted values that are the fundamental principles that guide how officials, staff, and employees of the City conduct themselves in pursuit of the mission and vision. All business conducted with the City shall adhere to the City's organizational values as described below: • Integrity: Being worthy of the public's trust in all things. We deal honestly and respectfully with each other and the public at all times. • Innovation: Valuing progressive thinking, creativity, flexibility and adaptability in service delivery. • Accountability: Taking personal responsibility for our actions or inaction while putting the interests of the taxpayer first. • Commitment to Excellence: Behaving responsively in our delivery of service to the public. Our work is characterized by its quality and by the diligence with which it is carried out. We proactively seek to solve problems in advance. • Teamwork: Recognizing the importance of working together to meet our citizen's needs, communicating clearly, sharing resources and information freely. The values set forth in Section 11 are goals to which City officials, staff and employees are expected to adhere to in activities concerning this Agreement. While perceived failure to adhere to, comply with, or take action consistent with these values should be reported to an appropriate City official, staff member, or employee, such action or failure to act shall not be considered a breach of this Agreement. Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast Page 5 of 8 SECTION 12 MISCELLANEOUS This Agreement sets forth all the agreements between the parties and no modification shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by the part to be changed therewith. This document may be executed in duplicate originals. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST have executed this Agreement as of this day of 2024. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Shawn McCaskill Mayor, City of Southlake ATTEST: Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary ARTS CO CIL NORTHEAST / Nansii Downer President Arts Council Northeast Approved as to form and legality: City Attorney Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast Page 6 of 8 AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF SOUTHLAKE AND ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST /_\,;Jl =1`►Ia]K1 SECTION A SCOPE OF SERVICES A. In return for payment described in Section 4 of this Agreement, ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall provide the following services: 1. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST staff contact person to serve as a liaison between the ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST and the City: a. Name: Nansii Downer b. Title: President c. Phone: 817-412-8435 d. Email Address: council@theartsnet.org 2. Perform minimum of six (6) and a maximum of ten (10) events free to the public between October 1 and September 30 annually for the term of the agreement. Actual number of concerts will be dependent upon schedule requests and market pricing. Proposed events include, but are not limited to, the annual Southlake Masterworks Music Series in Town Square. Community Services staff will work with ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST to develop proposed performances and the Southlake Arts Council will review the proposed lineup each year. 3. Scheduling of concerts and make-up concerts, if necessary, will be by agreement of the City's Community Services Director and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST. 4. Provide citizens access and opportunity to participate in the arts, support community cultural events, and provide educational programs to both children and adults in the community at no charge B. In addition to payment described in Section 4 of this Agreement, City shall: 1. Provide a staff contact person(s) to serve as a liaison between City and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall appraise the City liaison of all ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST board meetings. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall forward a copy of the agenda for each meeting, if requested by the City, prior to any scheduled meetings, and the City liaison or designee may participate with the ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST board at all scheduled meetings. a. Name: Milenka Lopez b. Title: Business Manager- Community Services c. Phone: 817.748.8963 Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast Page 7 of 8 d. Email Address: mlopez(cDci.southlake.tx.us 2. Provide a presence on www.CitvofSouthlake.com and/or www.visitsouthlaketexas.com which is limited to: a. One information page which includes the organization's name, mission, contact information, and link to the organization's website; and 3. Consider posting information contained in press releases on www.MvSouthlakeNews.com and/or www.CitvofSouthlake.com and/or www.visitsouthlaketexas.com. Any and all information in such press releases will be subject to review and possible revision prior to posting. 4. Provide access to the City's logo for use by ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST. Such use is subject to review and approval by the City's Director of Communications. 5. Provide at no cost to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current policies and guidelines, the use of City facilities at DPS Headquarters and Town Hall for meetings directly related to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST business. Requests for use of City facilities shall follow current reservation procedures as outlined in the Facility Use Policy. 6. Provide at no cost to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current policies and guidelines, the use of The Marq Southlake for meetings directly related to official ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST business. Request to use The Marq Southlake for official business shall follow the current reservation procedures by filling out The Marq Community Services Organization Meeting Reservation form. Reservations must be completed 20 days in advance of the official business meeting and must be scheduled during operating hours. All requests for use of The Marq for official ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST business are subject to availability. 7. Provide to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current policies, and guidelines, the use of City facilities at The Marq Southlake for the applicable reservation fee, for events directly related to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST business. Requests for reservations at The Marq Southlake shall follow current reservation procedures and fee schedule as outlined in the City's Fee Schedule. 8. Provide at no cost to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current policies and guidelines, the use of the Aria Amphitheatre at The Marq Southlake for use during the Masterworks Concert Series subject to availability. Community Services Agreement with Arts Council Northeast Page 8 of 8 SECTION B PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY MEASURES In evaluating ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST performance pursuant to Section 8 of this Agreement, the City will determine whether ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST has met the following performance measures: A. The ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST organization will track attendance at concerts they provide throughout the year and provide that information to city staff at the end of each fiscal year (September 30). B. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST will provide an assessment of value, including a detailed budget sheet, outlining how the City's funding is utilized in support of ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST, which demonstrates the value their program created in the community for the period of the contract at the end of each fiscal year (September 30).