HomeMy WebLinkAboutGregg Russell for Art in Public Spaces Collection Meridian Arts CommissionART PURCHASIlVG AGREEMENT
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This Art Purchasing Agreement for Art in Public Spaces ("Agreement's is entered into
this day of September, 2008, by and between the City of Meridian, Idaho, whose
address is 33 E. Idaho, Meridian, Idaho ("City', and Gregg Russell, whose address 3187
S. Signorello Lane, Meridian, Idaho 83642 ("Artist's (collectively, "Parhies'~.
WHEREAS, City, by and through the Meridian Arts Commission, initiated the
"Art in Public Spaces" collection of public art in order to make visual art part of the
regular experience for those who visit Meridian's City Hall; to encourage dialogue about
creativity in our community among the elected officials, community leadership, staff and
visitors to the city's government center, and to provide inspiration for new ways of
experiencing the arts;
WHEREAS, City, by and tltrough the Meridian Arts Commission, on or about
7uly 23, 2008, issued a Call to Artists requesting proposals for completed art pieces to be
included in the Art in Public Spaces collection;
WHEREAS, Artist responded to the Call to Artists by submitting atwo-
dimensional artwork entitled "A Warm Evening," creaxed by Artist in 2008, using oil
paint on canvas, the dimensions of which are 30 inches in height by 40 inches in length
("Work';
WHEREAS, the Art in Public Spaces Selection Committee ("APSSC'~, whose
members were duly appointed by the Meridian Arts Commission in accordance with
applicable bylaws and ordinances, following due notice to the public, convened and
reviewed submissions provided in response to the Call to Artists, which submissions
included Wank;
WHEREAS, in accordance with its charge and the guidelines and criteria adopted
by the Meridian Arts Commission and approved by City Council via its approval of the
Call to Artists on or about July 22, 2008, the APSSC identified Work as exemplifying the
mission of the Art in Public Spaces project; and
'VV~REAS, this Agreement is intended to implement the purchase of Work in
accordance with the terms described in the Call to Artists and such terms hereinafter
provided; .
NOW, TH)±~REFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, terms
and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
1. Sale. Artist hereby agrees to sell the Work to City at the agreed value of one
thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00). Parties agree that this amount shall
include Artist's commission, materials, framing and installation hardware of Work.
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2. Payment City will pay Artist for Work and services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement in the total amount of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00),
which payment shall be made pursuant to the following method To receive payment
for services rendered, the Artist shall complete the W-9 form provided and remit such
completed form to Deputy City Attorney Emily Rane, 33 E. Idaho $t., Meridian ID
83642, by 5:00 p.m. on September 26, 2008. Upon receipt of the complete W-9 form
from Artist and execution of this Agreement by both Parties, City will process such
request and issue payment via check sent U.S. Mail to Artist within seven (7} days_
3. Framing. Artist shall fi~anne the Work or cause the Work to be flamed in accordance
with the specifications to be provided by City. The failure to comply precisely with
each and every asp+~t of such specifications shall constitute a breach of this
Agreement.
4. Delivery. Artist shall deliver the Work, framed in accordance with the prescribed
specifications and wady to hang, to City at 33 E, Idaho Street, Meridian, Idaho by
4:00 p.m. on k'riday, October 17, 2008. Acceptance shall be signified by written
receipt, signed and dated by the City Clerk or a Deputy City Clerk, and provided to
Artist upon receipt of the Work. The Artist agrees to bar any risk of loss and/or
damage until the City accepts the Work as set forth herein. In the event of loss or
damage incurred prior to City's acceptance of the work, the Artist shall return any and
all payment received, upon which neither party shall have any farther obligation under
this Agreement.
5. Time of the essence. The Artist aclmowledges that services provided under this
Agreement will'be performed in a timely manner. The Parties acknowledge and agree
that time is strictly of the essence with respect to this Agreement, and that the failure
to timely perform any of the obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of, and a
default under, this Agreement by the party so failing to perform.
6. Ynstallation. The Artist is responsible for furnishing the Work or having such Work
furnished with the proper hardware for safe, durable, permanent hanging. The City
shall be wholly responsible for the cost, labor, design, and placement of the Work's
installation.
7. Copyright The copyright for Work shall be owned by City. The Artist shall reserve
no right to reproduce the Work in any matmer or for any purpose, though the Artist
may request such right from City, which right City shall not unreasonably withhold.
Any such right shall be conveyed in writing, and if not in writing shall not be
considered duly or validly conveyed. City may use partial or complete images of such
Work for promotional or other public use without further pennission•fmm Artist.
While Artist makes na claim to the copyright of the Work, Artist shall be identified as
the creator of the Work, both in the vicinity of the original as publicly displayed, and
in writing as to any reproduction of the Work by City for promotional or other public
use.
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8. Waiver and Relinquishment of Rights. Artist hereby expressly waives any and all
right, title, or interest in said copyrighted Work. Artist understands that said waiver
includes waivers of the exclusive rights of reproduction, adaptation, publication,
performance and display. Artist agrees to relinquish any and ail rights, title, and
interest to the Work developed in connection with this Agreement and hereby
expressly waives any rights Artist has to said Work including, but not limited to, the
rights afforded artists under the Copyright Act of 1976 and the Visual Arts Rights AFt
of 1990, Title 17 U.S.C. Sections 101 et seq. Artist understands and agrees that the
right ofattrc~ution and integrity, as specifically set forth in 17 U.S.C. Section 106A,
are hereby expressly waived except as otherwise provided herein. To the extent that
the provisions of this Agreement differ with the Capyright Act of 1976 and Visual
Arts Rights Act-of 1990, the provisions of this Agreement will govern and any such
differences in the rights and duties creates thereunder are expressly waived.
9. A~oral right. City will use best efforts to avoid and/or prevent misuse of the Artist's
name and/or misuse of the Work which would reflect discredit on Artist's reputation
as an artist, or which would violate the spirit of the Work.
10. Display. It is the intent of Ciry to incorporate Work into the Art in Public Spaces art
collection to be publicly displayed at Meridian City I3a11. Nothing in this Agreement,
or otherwise, shall preclude the right of City to remove Work from public display,
whether temporarily or permanently.
11. A,Iteration. If any alteration occurs to the Work after installation, whether intentional
or accidental and whether done by City or others, upon written request of Artist, the
Work shall no longer be represented to be the work of Artist. Other than as specified
herein, Artist specifically waives the right to claim any other remedy concerning the
alteration of the Work as provided for under Idaho or federal law, whether by statute
or otherwise.
1~. Restoration. Ifthe Work is damaged, City shall consult Artist before any restoration
efforts and must give Artist first opportunity to restore it, if practicable. City shall
have the exclusive right to determine when and whether repairs and restorations of the
Work shall be made.
13. Retransfer. If City, in any way whatsoever, sells, gives, bequests, transfers, or trades
the Work, Artist shall have no right to obtain such Work or in anyway direct or
prole'bit such sale, gift, bequest, transfer, or trade.
14. Relationship of Parties. It is the express intention of Parties that Artist is an
independent Artist and not an employee, agent, joint venturer, or partner of Gity.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted ar construed as creating or establishing
the relationship of employer and employee between Artist and City or between Artist
and any official, agent, or employee of City. Both parties acknowledge that Artist is
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not an employee of City. Artist shall retain the right to perform services for others
during the terns of this Agreement.
15. Notices. Any and all notices required to be provided by either of the parties hereto,
unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, shall be in writing and be deemed
communicated when mailed by United States Mail, certified, return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
City of Meridian
Purchasing Agent
33 E. Idaho Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83542
Gregg Russell
3187 S. Signorello Lane
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Either party may change their address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving
written notice of such change to the other in the maYUler herein provided.
16. Waiver and Indemnification. Artist waives any and all claims and recourse against
City, including the right of contribution for loss and damage to persons or property
arising from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to Artist's
performance of this Agreement except for liability arising out of concurrent or sole
negligence of City or its officers, agents or employees. Further, Artist will indemnify,
hold harmless, and defend City against any and all claims, demands, damages, costs,
expenses or liability arising out of Artist's performance of this Agreement except for
liability arising out of the concurrent or sole negligence of City or its officers, agents
or employees.
17. Discrimination prohibited. In performing services pursuant to this Agreement,
Artist shall not unlawfiilly discriminate in violation of any federal, state or local law,
rule or regulation agaiinst any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin or ancestry, age or disability.
18. Constraction and severabillty. If any part of this Agreemenfi 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.
19. Entire agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the
Parties. 'This Agreement supersedes any and ali 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
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Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or altered except upon written agreement
signed by both parties hereto.
20. Non-waiver of breach. A waiver of any breach of any of tfie provisions of this
Agreement shall not be construed as a continuing waiver of other breaches of the
same or other provisions hereof.
21. Assignment Artist may not sub-contract, assign, transfer, hypothecate or sell its
rights (including the right to compensation) or duties arising hereunder without the
prior express written consent of City. Any subcontractor assignee will be bound by
all the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
22. Heirs and assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their
heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives and references to Artist and
City shall include their respective heiis~, successors, assigns, and personal
representatives.
23. Termination. ff City determines that Artist has failed to comply with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, violated any of the covenants, agreements, and/or
stipulations of this Agreement, falsified any record or document required to be
prepared under this Agreement, engaged in fraud, dishonesty, or any other act of
misconduct in the performance of this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement
in whole, or in part, at anytime, by giving notice, in writing, to Agreement of any or
all deficiencies claimed. The notice will be sufficient for all purposes if it describes
the default in general terms and provides a reasonable time to cure. If all defaults are
not cured and corrected within a reasonable period as specified in the notice, City
may, with no further notice, declare this Agreement to be terminated.
Notwithstanding the above or any other provision of this Agreement, Artist shall not
be relieved of li~.bility to City for damages sustained by City by virtue of any breach
of this Agreement by Artist. This provision shall survive the termination of this
Agreement and shall not relieve Artist of liability to City for damages.
24. Attorney's fees. la any action by City or Artist for recovery of any sum due under this
Agreement, or to enforce any of the terms, covenants, or conditions contained herein,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees in addition to costs
and necessary disbursements incurred in such action.
25. Governing lase This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Idaho.
2b. City Council approval required. The validity of this Agreement shall be expressly
conditioned upon City Council action approving the Agreement. Execution of this
Agreement 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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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the ~ day of September, 2448.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that on tYu;~^day of September, 2008, before the
undersigned, a Notary Public in the State of Idaho, personally Gregg Russell, known to
me to be the person who executed the said instrument, and acknowledged to me that he
executed the same.
EOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official
in this certificate first above written.
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