Item F09BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: November 16, 2011
Bulk Item: Yes XX No
Division: Airports
Staff Contact Person: Pedro Mercado/Peter Horton
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Artist Loan Agreement with The Sculpture Foundation
for the sculpture "New Friends" at the Key West International Airport.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The County and The Sculpture Foundation originally entered into an
agreement to display the sculpture entitled "New Friends" on November 18, 2008. The sculpture
consists of seven life-size figures and a marine buoy and have been on display above the entrance into
the passenger arrival area at Key West International Airport. The display has proven to be a popular
site for arriving passengers and the artwork is again being offered on loan to the County at no cost.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Approved the original loan agreement at the November 18, 2008 regularly scheduled BOCC meeting,
Approved a one year renewal agreement at the December 2009 regularly scheduled BOCC meeting.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval
TOTAL COST:$ BUDGETED: Yes XX No
COST TO COUNTY: $0 SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing I Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included XX Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
Artist Loan Agreement
This agreement entered into this 16th day of November, 2011 by and between The
Sculpture Foundation (The owner), whose address is 2525 Michigan Avenue, Suite A-6,
Santa Monica, California 90404 and the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners (The Client), whose address is 1100 Simonton St., Ivey West, Fl., 33040.
WHEREAS, the Artist has created a sculpture entitled "New Friends"; and
WHEREAS, the Client is the owner of the Ivey Nest International Airport; and
WHEREAS, since November 19, 2008 the Artist and the Client have agreed to display
the sculpture at the Ivey West International and the parties desire to continue this
arrangement.
NOW, THEREFORE The Client and The owner agree as follows;
Section 1. Rights, Duties and Responsibilities of The Artist
1.01 The Three-dimensional Work of art (the Artwork) is described as follow;
A bronze and aluminum sculpture titled "New Friends", consisting of seven (7)
life -scale figures and a buoy.
1.02 The owner warrants, represents and covenants that.
a. The Artwork is a unique and original product of the Artists' creative
efforts.
b. The Artwork is free and clear of any claims.
1.03 The owner has exclusive rights to the Artwork, including but not limited
to retention of the copyright of the artwork, reproduction rights and all other
reproduction rights in and to the artwork, subject, however to such rights that are
granted to the Client in Section 2.01 of this agreement.
1.04 In the event the Sculpture is needed by the Owner during the exhibition
period, the Owner reserves the right to retrieve the Sculpture for its use, without
obligation to replace it. In the event the owner retrieves the Sculpture, owner
shall be responsible for the shipping arrangements and the associated costs.
1.05 The owner shall be responsible for any loss or damage of the Artwork.
1.06 The owner will maintain an insurance policy of at least $100,000.00 USD
or the value of the artwork, whichever is greater, covering all possible damages
during the Artwork rental, including but not limited to windstorm damage.
Section 2. Rights, Duties and Responsibilities of The Client.
2.01 It is understood that The Sculpture Foundation, Inc. is the copyright owner
of the Work and shall retain copyright ownership of the Work, including the
exclusive right to complete the limited edition. The Collector agrees to never
contest the copyright of the Foundation and/or its successor(s), heir(s), and/or
assign(s) in the Work. It is understood that any photographic or other image,
including any derivative, (collectively referred to as "Image(s)") of the Work may
not be used for any commercial purpose without prior written consent of the
Foundation. If the Collector desires to use an Image, a request must be submitted
in writing to the Foundation for approval. All approved images and use of the
Sculpture must show the following credit line. -
"'New Friends" by J. Seward Johnson 0 2007 The Sculpture Foundation
(hereinafter referred to as "Credit Line").
The Foundation's consent is not required for non-commercial, two-dimensional
(such as photograph) uses of any Image. All non-commercial use by the
Exhibitor must include the Credit Line.
2.02 The Client shall credit the artwork as the product of Seward Johnson and
on loan from the and with copyright held by The Sculpture Foundation.
2.03 The Client will not undertake nor permit any intentional destruction,
damage, or modification to the sculpture. Any damage to the Sculpture shall be
reported in writing to the Owner. The owner shall be the only authorized party to
restore the Sculpture.
2.04 The Client shall either store the shipping platform for use of the return of
the sculpture to the owner or his designee or shall rebuild the platform at the
Client's cost in order to return the sculpture to the owner.
Section 3, Compensation.
3.01 The Client shall pay no fee of any kind, whether for rental, preparation,
handling or reproduction rights, or any other purpose, to the owner, but shall
provide the owner with a display venue above the entrance to the terminal form
the commercial ramp as consideration under this Agreement.
Section 4. Term of Agreement
4.01 The Term of this Agreement is a one (1) year period beginning on
November 16, 2011, and ending on November 15, 2012, at the conclusion of
which, the Client shall return the sculpture to the owner in the same appearance
and condition as when received, unless the agreement is extended by written
agreement executed by both parties. By signing below, the Parties explicitly agree
that the rules set forth in section 265.565, Florida Statutes, dealing with
circumstances under which works of art shall be treated as unclaimed property, do
not apply.
Section 5. Termination of Agreement
5.01 This Agreement may be terminated prior to the expiration of the term of
the Agreement by either party, but if the owner is the terminating party, the
Owner shall give to the Client sixty (60) days' prior written notice during which
time the Client shall return possession of the artwork to the Owner. The Client
likewise shall give no less than sixty (60) days' written notice informing the
Owner of the premature return of the Artwork.
5.02 Termination shall also occur should the sculpture at any time be removed
from the display pedestal without the Client's prior written consent.
Section 6. Right of Entry. At all time during the regular hours of Airport business, the
Owner or his designated representative shall have the right to enter the Airport for
the purpose of inspecting the artwork.
Section 7. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida applicable to
contracts made and to be performed entirely within the State. Venue for any legal
action which may arise out of or under this Agreement shall be in Monroe
County, Florida.
Section S. Dispute Resolution. The parties agree that if a dispute arises between them
related this Agreement, neither shall be required to enter into any arbitration
proceeding.
a. Disputes Regarding Interpretation. The Parties agree that, in the event of a
dispute between them regarding interpretation of the Agreement, the Parties shall
attempt to resolve the dispute by means of a meet and confer session between
representatives of Client and owner. If the issue or issues are not resolved to the
satisfaction of both Parties within thirty (30) days after the meet and confer
session, then either party shall have the right to terminate the Agreement upon ten
(10) business days' notice in writing to the other party.
b. Legal or Administrative Proceedings. In the event any administrative or
legal proceeding is instituted against either Client or owner relating to the
formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement, both parties
agree to participate, to the extent required by the other, in all proceedings,
hearings, processes, meetings, and other activities related to the substance of this
Agreement. Institution of any administrative or legal proceeding shall constitute
immediate termination of this Agreement and Client shall return the sculpture in
the same manner as specified in paragraph 2, above. Client agrees to forward
copies of all documents in its possession related to the matter which is the subject
of this Agreement to Owner at the time of filing any administrative or legal
proceeding.
C. Attorneys' Fees and Costs. In the event any administrative proceeding or
cause of action is initiated or defended by Client or Owner relative to the
enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys' fees, and court costs as an award
against the non -prevailing party. Mediation proceedings initiated and conducted
pursuant to this Agreement or as may be required by a court of competent
jurisdiction shall be conducted in accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil
Procedure and the usual and customary procedures required by the circuit court of
Monroe County and shall take place in Monroe County.
Section 9. Entire Agreement. The entire agreement between Client and Owner with
respect to the subject matter hereof is contained in this Agreement. This
Agreement supersedes all prior oral and written proposals and communications
between Client and owner related to this Agreement. This Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto, their permitted
successors and assigns.
Section 10. Florida Government -In -The -Sunshine Law. The owner agrees that,
unless specifically exempted or accepted by Florida law, the provisions of
Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, generally require full and public discussion of
matters to be voted upon by the Board of County Commissioners.
Section 11. Florida Public Records Law. owner agrees that, unless specifically
exempted or accepted by Florida law or Rules and Regulations of The Florida
Bar, the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, generally require public
access to all records and documents which may be made or received under this
Agreement.
Section 12. No Assignments. Neither party shall assign or subcontract its obligations
under this Agreement, except in writing and with the prior written approval of the
other party, which approval shall be subject to such conditions and provisions as
the required signor may deem necessary. This paragraph shall be incorporated by
reference into any assignment or subcontract and any assignee or subcontractor
shall comply with all of the provisions of this Agreement. Unless expressly
provided for therein, such approval shall in no manner or event be deemed to
impose any additional obligation upon either party.
Section 13. Severability. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this
Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any extent by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions
of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby; and each remaining term,
covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and shall be
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law unless the enforcement of the
remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provision of this Agreement would
prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement. Client and
Owner agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a
valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken
provision.
Section 14. Captions. The captions set forth herein are for convenience of reference
only and shall not define, modify, or limit any of the terms hereof.
Section 15. Monroe County Ethics Provisions. owner warrants that no person has
been employed, retained or otherwise had act on its behalf any former Monroe
County officer or employee in violation of Section 2 of ordinance No. 10-1990 or
any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 10-
1990. For breach or violation of this provision client may, at its discretion,
terminate this Agreement without liability and may also, at its discretion, deduct
from the sums owed under the Agreement, or otherwise recover, the full amount
of any fee, commission, percentage, gift or consideration paid to the former or
present County officer or employee. County employees and officers are required
to comply with the standards of conduct delineated in section 112.313, Florida
Statutes, regarding, but not limited to, solicitation or acceptance of gifts, doing
business with one's agency, unauthorized compensation, and misuse of public
position, conflicting employment or contractual relationship, and disclosure of
certain information.
Section 16. Public Entity Crime Statement. Florida law provides that any person or
affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction
for public entity crime may not submit a bid on an agreement to provide any
goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on an agreement with a
public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work,
may not submit bids on leases of real property to public entity, may not be
awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant
under an agreement with any public entity, and may not transact business with
any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017,
for CATEGORY TWO for a period of thirty-six (36) months form the date of
being placed on the convicted vendor list. Artist warrants that neither Artist nor
any authorized agent has been named to the convicted vendor list.
Section 17. Anti -Kickback. Owner warrants that no person has been employed or
retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon any contract or understanding
for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, and that no employee
or officer of Client has any interest, financially or otherwise, in this Agreement,
except as expressly stated herein. For breach or violation of this warranty, Client
shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion,
to deduct any sums to be paid by Client under this Agreement, or otherwise
recover, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent
fee.
Section 18. Modifications and Amendments. This Agreement may not be modified in
any way without the express, written consent of both parties. Any and all
modifications and Amendments of the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing
and executed by the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County and by
Owner in the same manner as this Agreement.
Section 19. Ikon -Discrimination. owner and Client agree that there will be no
discrimination against any person, and it is expressly understood that upon a
determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that discrimination has
occurred, this Agreement automatically terminates without any further action on
the part of any party, effective the date of the court order. Artist and Client agree
to comply with all Federal and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as
applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; 2) Title IX of the
Education Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC §§1681-1683, and 1685-
1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; 3) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC § 794), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,
as amended (42 USC §§ 6101-6107) which prohibits discrimination on the basis
of age; 5) The Drug Abuse office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92-255), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; 6) The
Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and
Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The Public
Health Service Act of 1912, §§ 523 and 527 (42 USC §§ 690dd-3 and 290ee-3),
as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;
8) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC §§ 3601 et seq. ), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or finance of housing; 9)
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC §§ 1201), as maybe
amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination in employment on the
basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code Chapter 13, Article VI, which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status or age;
and 11) any other nondiscrimination provisions in any Federal or state statutes
which may apply to the parties to, or the subject matter of, this Agreement.
Section 20. Authority. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized
by all necessary action by each respective party. The Client, by executing this
Agreement warrants that the agreement has been approved by the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida. The Client's performance
and obligations under this contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by
the Board of County Commissioners.
Section 21. No Personal Liability. No covenant or obligation contained in this
Agreement shall be deemed to be a covenant or obligation of any member,
officer, agent or employee of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County in his or her individual capacity and no member, officer, agent or
employee of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County shall be
liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to any personal liability or
accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement.
Section 22. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original, all of
which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument and Client and
Artist may execute this Agreement by signing any such counterpart.
Section 23. Notice Requirement Any notices required or permitted to be sent under
this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be hand delivered or sent via certified
mail, return receipt requested, to the following addresses:
For Client: County Administrator
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street
Ivey West, FL 33040
With a copy to:
County Attorney
Monroe County
P.O. Box 1026
Ivey West, FL 33040
For Owner*- The Sculpture Foundation
2525 Michigan Ave. A-6
Santa Monica, Ca. 90404
With a copy to:
Gallery On Greene
606 Greene St.
Ivey West, Fl . 33040
Section 24. GOVERNMENTAL I ITY: The owner agrees to be fully
responsible for its own negligent acts or omissions, or intentional tortious acts,
which result in claims or suits against either the owner or the Client.
The Client, as a political sub -division of the State of Florida, as defined in
Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, agrees to be fully responsible to the limits set
forth in such statute for its own negligent acts or omissions, or intentional tortious
acts, which result in claims or suits against either the owner or the Client, and
agrees to be liable to the statutory limits for any damages proximately caused by
said acts or omissions, or intentional tortious acts.
Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by
Client nor shall anything included herein be construed as consent to be sued by
third parties in any matter arising out of this Agreement or any other contract.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, each party has caused this agreement to be executed on the
date first indicated above.
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAC E, CLERK
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Deputy Clerk
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MONROE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Mayor/Chairman
Paula Stoeke,
The Sculpture Foundation
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2011, by Paula Stoeke, who is personally known to me or has produced
as identification.
Notary Public
State of Florida at Large
My Commission Expires: