HomeMy WebLinkAboutMDC - Meridian Main Street MarketMEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
FOR CONTRIBUTION TO 2019-2020 MERIDIAN MAIN STREET MARKET
This MORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made this23day of
2018 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal
corporation organized under the .laws of the State of Idaho ("City"), and Meridian Development
Corporation, an urban renewal agency organized under the laws of the State of Idaho ("MDC").
WHEREAS, City and MDC are mutually interested in enhancing the Meridian community's
quality of life; enriching the character of downtown Meridian; promoting healthy eating and locally
grown produce; and providing opportunities for members of the Meridian and greater communities
to produce and sell fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural or hand-crafted products;
WHEREAS, in the summers of 2019 and 2020, City will present a weekly farmers' market
("Market") to be held in downtown Meridian and
WHEREAS, MDC is willing to contribute to City a total of ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
toward expenses related to the presentation of the Market in 2019 and 2020;
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged and agreed, and in consideration of the mutual promises and
covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:
I. CITY's RESPONsISILITIES.
A. Market Production. Between June 22, 2019 and August 31, 2019 as well as between June
27, 2020 and September 5, 2020, City agrees to present, or contract with a third party to
present, a weekly farmers' market in downtown Meridian. City anticipates that such market
will include produce vendors, educational displays, musical performers, and/or food and
beverage vendors. The selection of staff and/or vendors for Market shall be made by City or
City's contractor.
B. Publicity. City shall publicize the Market, which publicity may include distribution of
information via written and broadcast media, social and online media, a -mail, and posters.
Decisions regarding the time, place, and manner of such publicity shall be made by City.
C. Acknowledgment of sponsorship. Where appropriate, MDC shall be recognized as a
sponsor of Market and the MDC logo shall be printed on event marketing materials where
sponsors' logos are printed.
D. Invoice MDC. City shall provide one (1) invoice to MDC by November 1, 2018, in the
amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), and City shall use such amount for the
payment of expenses related to the production of Market.
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termination or breach, and MDC shall not be entitled to pro -rata or other reimbursement in
such circumstance.
E. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law and by Article VIII, section 4 of the
Idaho Constitution, City agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MDC and its
officers, agents, consultants, and employees from and against any and all liability, claims,
losses, actions, or judgments, costs and fees, including any costs and attorney's fees incurred
therein, for damages, losses, or injury to entities, persons or property for any act, error, or
omission arising out of or in any way connected with the activities and programs described
herein and/or the activities of City and its officers, employees, contractors, or agents related
to or connected with this Agreement.
F. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such
holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other part of this Agreement so
long as the remainder of the Agreement is reasonably capable of completion, The invalidity
or unenforceability of any particular provision of this Agreement shall not affect the other
provisions, and this Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if any invalid or
unenforceable provision were omitted.
G. Applicable Law. The Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Idaho and
jurisdiction for any disputes arising hereunder shall be in the Fourth Judicial District, Ada
County, State of Idaho.
IN WITNESS 'WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the
Effective Date first written above.
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SIGNATURE
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CITY OF MERIDIAN:
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