HomeMy WebLinkAboutIdaho Public Television 360 Virtual Reality Video MOA MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION AND
MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING 360 VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO
This MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION
AND MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING 360 VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO
("MOA") is entered into this 28th day of June , 2022, by and between the City of
Meridian, Idaho, on behalf of the Meridian Fire Department, a municipal corporation organized
under the laws of the state of Idaho whose address is 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
("City"), and the Idaho State Board of Education, on behalf of Idaho Public Television, whose
address is 1455 N. Orchard Street, Boise, Idaho ("IPTV") (collectively, "Parties").
WHEREAS, IPTV has received a grant from the Idaho Workforce Development Council
to create a series of 360-degree virtual reality videos ("Videos") for the purpose of engaging
youth in career opportunities and encouraging the pursuit of post-secondary education;
WHEREAS, IPTV has proposed that the Meridian Fire Department("MFD")participate
in creating a Video featuring the work and functions of MFD firefighters;
WHEREAS,the Parties seek, by this MOA, to establish the respective rights and
responsibilities with regard to recordings collected by IPTV in the course of creating the Video;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, terms and
conditions hereinafter contained, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work. IPTV shall work with MFD's designated contact person to identify aspects
of being a firefighter that will be represented in the Video, to select MFD personnel
appropriate and available to discuss or demonstrate such aspects, and to schedule interviews
and other interactions with MFD personnel at mutually suitable dates, times, and places.
IPTV shall be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary permissions and releases from
individuals featured in the Video.
2. Use of Footage. IPTV's use of the video footage, images, and audio recordings collected of
MFD personnel, operations, activities, and property shall be limited to the purposes set forth
in the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A. City authorizes no other use of images or video
footage of City's employees, agents, invitees, volunteers, or guests.
3. MFD Approval. Prior to broadcasting the Video on air, IPTV shall obtain MFD's written
approval of the final Video. IPTV shall not broadcast any footage or images collected in the
course of interviews or interactions with MFD personnel without MFD's express,prior,
written approval, which MFD shall not unreasonably withhold.
4. Copyright. IPTV shall retain the right and permission, without restriction, to copyright any
and all images and raw video footage created by IPTV, and the final Video produced by
IPTV. IPTV shall provide to MFD a final copy of the Video for City to disseminate by
posting on its website for recruiting and educational purposes, without payment or
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compensation in any form to IPTV, except that City shall acknowledge IPTV to be the
creator of the Video.
5. Relationship of Parties. It is the express intention of Parties that IPTV is an independent
actor and not an employee, agent,joint venturer, independent contractor, or partner of City.
Nothing in this MOA shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the
relationship of employer and employee between IPTV and City or between IPTV and any
official, agent, or employee of City. Both parties acknowledge that IPTV is not an employee
of City.
6. Waiver. IPTV waives any and all claims and recourse against City, including the right of
contribution for loss and damage to persons or property arising from or in any way connected
with or incident to IPTV's recording of MFD officer or employee activity or interviews, or in
any subsequent processing, publication, or reproduction thereof, except for liability arising
out of concurrent or sole negligence of City or its officers, agents or employees.
7. Discrimination prohibited. In performing services pursuant to this MOA, IPTV shall not
unlawfully discriminate in violation of any federal, state or local law, rule or regulation
against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age or
disability.
8. Entire agreement. This MOA constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties.
This MOA supersedes any and all statements,promises, or inducements made by either party,
or agents of either party, whether oral or written, whether previous to the execution hereof or
contemporaneous herewith. The terms of this MOA may not be enlarged, modified or altered
except upon written agreement signed by both parties hereto.
9. Heirs and assigns. This MOA shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs,
successors, assigns, and personal representatives and references to IPTV and City shall
include their respective heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives.
10. Governing law. This MOA shall be governed by the laws of the State of Idaho.
11. Warranty of authority. City specifically warrants that it is authorized to convey the
permissions and releases granted hereunder on behalf of its employees insofar as such
employees were acting within the scope of their employment, in an open and public location,
when photographed by IPTV, and given such circumstances, City acknowledges on behalf of
its employees that no claim may be brought against IPTV for libel or invasion of privacy.
12. City Council approval required. The validity of this MOA shall be expressly conditioned
upon City Council action approving the MOA. Execution of this MOA by the persons
referenced below prior to such ratification or approval shall not be construed as proof of
validity in the absence of Meridian City Council approval.
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of , 2022.
IPTV:
BY:
Jeff Tucker, General Mana -Idaho Public Television
CITY OF MERIDIAN:
BY:
Robert E. Simison, Mayor
Attest:
Chris Johnson
City Clerk
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this MOA on the 28th day
of June , 2022.
IPTV:
BY:
Jeff Tucker, General Manager-Idaho Public Television
CITY OF MERIDIAN:
BY:
Robert E. Simison, Mayor 6-28-2022
Attest:
Chris Johnson 6-28-2022
City Clerk
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IDAHO
PBS
PUBLIC TELEVISION
Idaho Public Television
360 VR Meridian Fire Department Video Proposal
In 2020 Idaho Public Television received a grant from the Idaho Workforce Development Council to create a
series of 360-degree virtual reality videos that engage youth seeking opportunities in high demand careers.
With the goal of profiling a diverse set of careers across our state, Idaho Public Television is looking to work
hand in hand with the Meridian Fire Department to create a five-to-six-minute virtual reality video that
provides an immersive experience within the Fire Department. The video would showcase the responsibilities
and skill set of Fire Department personnel while also communicating the lifestyle and community relationships
supported by the department.
Idaho Public Television would rely on the expertise of the Meridian Fire Department to help guide the content
that best communicates the community services and protections provided by the department.
In addition to a 360-degree virtual reality video, a broadcast version would be created to air on Idaho Public
Television's channels throughout the state. The final version of each video would also be approved by and
made available to the Meridian Fire Department for use in their recruitment needs.
To see an example of similar work Idaho Public Television has produced in partnership with Idaho Workforce
Development Council you can view a 360-degree video tour of a logging site which explores career
opportunities in Idaho's forest products industry: https://youtu.be/aNQU14GVQAO.
For another example you can view the first 360 video we made and tour the Rekluse Motor Sports
manufacturing facililty: https://youtu.be/lOWZPrlCKHk
Our partnership with Idaho Workforce Development Council grew out of a collaboration on American
Graduate: Getting To Work, a public media initiative to illuminate pathways to post-secondary education and
career placement for 16—26 year-olds. From 2018 to 2021 we produced over 80 videos of similar content for
standard broadcast and social media. For further examples of career videos we've created, here's a link to the
YouTube playlist which includes profiles on apprenticeships, Idaho Job Corps and dozens of other career
pathways. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDo4LDXnoaBFg-xZDbl cunfidtbmM-Z
Thanks for taking the time to consider our proposal. We hope we can work with you to create an engaging
video that will raise awareness and enthusiasm for rewarding careers, while demonstrating the great
community services provided by the Meridian Fire Department.