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R-07-12-06-9D2 - 12/6/2007 RESOLUTION NO. R-07-12-06-9D2 WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to retain professional consulting services for the Convention and Visitors Bureau Marketing and Public Relations Program, and WHEREAS, Arsenal Brand, Inc . has submitted an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services and a Work Made for Hire Agreement to provide said services, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said agreements with Arsenal Brand, Inc. , Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services and a Work Made for Hire Agreement with Arsenal Brand, Inc. , a copy of same being attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes . The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended RESOLVED this 6th day of December, ,,297 NYELL, yor City Round Rock, Texas ATTEST: �( , k/U,)tk SARA L. WHITE,, City Secretary 0:\wdox\RESOLUTI\R71206D2.WPD/rmc CITY OF ROUND ROCK AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES WITH ARSENAL BRAND, L.P. This Agreement shall recite the contractual terms whereby the City of Round Rock engages Arsenal Brand, L.P. to perform, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following services: Development and provision of a package of professional services for us focusing on the following three key areas of communications support: (i) overall, proactive strategic planning and development; (ii) creative development, execution, and production of campaign materials; and (iii) media planning and placement as needed; and the development of a marketing plan that establishes business goals and objectives targeted to reach the ideal market, including components that will allow feedback and the ability to measure results; and creative execution plan that includes the following three key components: (i) broadcast promotions; (ii) interactive marketing; and (iii) print advertising. This Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made by and between the City of Round Rock, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, whose offices are located at 221 East Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664-5299, (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and Arsenal Brand, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, whose offices are located at 701 Brazos, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78701 (hereinafter referred to as the"Consultant"). RECITALS: WHEREAS, City has determined that there is a need for the delineated services; and WHEREAS, City desires to contract for such professional services; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into this Agreement to set forth in writing their respective rights, duties and obligations hereunder; NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, it is mutually agreed between the parties as follows: 1.01 EFFECTIVE DATE, DURATION,AND TERM This Agreement shall be effective on the date this Agreement has been signed by each party hereto, and shall remain in full force and effect unless and until it expires by operation of the term indicated herein, or is terminated or extended as provided herein. 00124940/ps [EXHIBIT "All The initial term of this Agreement shall be until full and satisfactory completion of the work specified herein is achieved, but in no event later than the end of City's current fiscal year, that being September 30, 2008. At City's option, this Agreement may be renewed for four additional twelve (12) month periods from the expiration date of the initial term, only upon the express written agreement of both parties and only provided Consultant has performed each and every contractual obligation specified in this Agreement. City reserves the right to review the Agreement and contractual relationship at any time, and may elect to terminate same with or without cause or may elect to continue. 1.02 CONTRACT AMOUNT; AND SCOPE OF WORK DELINEATION In consideration for the professional services to be performed by Consultant, City agrees to pay Consultant a total sum not to exceed One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) in payment for services and the Scope of Work deliverables as delineated hereafter: For purposes of this Agreement Consultant has issued its Scope of Work. Such Scope of Work is attached as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes. This Agreement, including all exhibits, shall evidence the entire understanding and agreement between the parties and shall supersede any prior proposals, correspondence or discussions. Consultant shall satisfactorily provide all services described under the attached Scope of Work within the contract term specified in Section 1.01. Consultant's undertakings shall be limited to performing services for City and/or advising City concerning those matters on which Consultant has been specifically engaged. Consultant shall perform its services in accordance with this Agreement, in accordance with any appended exhibits, in accordance with due care, and in accordance with prevailing consulting industry standards for comparable services. 1.03 PAYMENT FOR SERVICES; SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS Payment for Reimbursable Expenses: There shall be no payment for reimbursable expenses in this Agreement. Not-to-Exceed Total: Unless subsequently changed by additional Supplemental Agreement to this Agreement, duly authorized by City Council or City Manager action, Consultant's total compensation hereunder shall not exceed $100,000.00. This amount represents the absolute limit of City's liability to Consultant hereunder unless same shall be changed by additional Supplemental Agreement, and City shall pay, strictly within the confines of the not-to-exceed sum recited herein, Consultant's professional fees for work done on behalf of City. Deductions: No deductions shall be made for Consultant's compensation on account of penalty, liquidated damages or other sums withheld from payments to Consultant. 2 Additions: No additions shall be made to Consultant's compensation based upon Project claims, whether paid by City or denied. Supplemental Agreements: The terms of this Agreement may be modified by written Supplemental Agreement hereto, duly authorized by City Council or City Manager action, if City determines that there has been a significant change in (1) the scope, complexity, or character of the services to be performed; or (2) the duration of the work. Any such Supplemental Agreement must be executed by both parties within the period specified as the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform any work or incur any additional costs prior to the execution, by both parties, of such Supplemental Agreement. Consultant shall make no claim for extra work done or materials furnished unless and until there is full execution of any Supplemental Agreement, and City shall not be responsible for actions by Consultant nor for any costs incurred by Consultant relating to additional work not directly authorized by Supplemental Agreement. 1.04 TERMS OF PAYMENT Invoices: To receive payment, Consultant shall prepare and submit a series of monthly detailed invoices to City for services rendered. Each invoice for professional services shall detail the services performed, along with documentation. All payments to Consultant shall be made on the basis of the invoices submitted by Consultant and approved by City. Should additional backup material be requested by City, Consultant shall comply promptly. In this regard, should City determine it necessary, Consultant shall make all records and books relating to this Agreement available to City for inspection and auditing purposes. If City has any dispute with work performed, then City shall notify Consultant within thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice. In the event of any dispute regarding the work performed, then and in that event Consultant shall either(a) satisfactorily re-perform the disputed services or(b)provide City with an appropriate credit. Payment of Invoices: City reserves the right to correct any error that may be discovered in any invoice that may have been paid to Consultant and to adjust same to meet the requirements of this Agreement. Following approval of invoices, City shall endeavor to pay Consultant promptly, but no later than the time period required under the Texas Prompt Payment Act described in Section 1.08 herein. Under no circumstances shall Consultant be entitled to receive interest on payments which are late because of a good faith dispute between Consultant and City or because of amounts which City has a right to withhold under this Agreement or state law. City shall be responsible for any sales, gross receipts or similar taxes applicable to the services, but not for taxes based upon Consultant's net income. Offsets: City may, at its option, offset any amounts due and payable under this Agreement against any debt (including taxes) lawfully due to City from Consultant, regardless of whether the amount due arises pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise and regardless of whether or not the debt due to City has been reduced to judgment by a court. 3 1.05 REQUIRED REPORTS Consultant agrees to provide City with any necessary detailed final written reports, together with all information gathered and materials developed during the course of the project. Additionally, Consultant agrees to provide City with any necessary oral presentations of such detailed final written reports, at City's designation and at no additional cost to City. 1.06 LIMITATION TO SCOPE OF WORK Consultant and City agree that the scope of services to be performed is generally enumerated in Exhibit "A." Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the parties agree that City retains absolute discretion and authority for all funding decisions, such decisions to be based solely on criteria accepted by City which may be influenced by but not be dependent on Consultant's work. 1.07 NON-APPROPRIATION AND FISCAL FUNDING This Agreement is a commitment of City's current revenues only. It is understood and agreed that City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at the end of any City fiscal year if the governing body of City does not appropriate funds sufficient to purchase the services as determined by City's budget for the fiscal year in question. City may effect such termination by giving Consultant a written notice of termination at the end of its then current fiscal year. 1.08 PROMPT PAYMENT POLICY In accordance with Chapter 2251, V.T.C.A., Texas Government Code, payment to Consultant will be made within thirty (30) days of the day on which City receives the performance, supplies, materials, equipment, and/or deliverables, or within thirty(30) days of the day on which the performance of services was complete, or within thirty (30) days of the day on which City receives a correct invoice for the performance and/or deliverables or services, whichever is later. Consultant may charge a late fee of one percent (I%) for payments not made in accordance with this prompt payment policy; however, this policy does not apply to payments made by City in the event: (1) There is a bona fide dispute between City and Consultant concerning the supplies, materials, or equipment delivered or the services performed which causes the payment to be late; or (2) The terms of a federal contract, grant, regulation, or statute prevent City from making a timely payment with federal funds; or (3) There is a bona fide dispute between the parties and subcontractors or between a subcontractor and its suppliers concerning supplies, materials, or equipment delivered or the services performed which causes the payment to be late; or 4 (4) Invoices are not mailed to City in strict accordance with instructions, if any, on the purchase order or the Agreement or other such contractual agreement. 1.09 TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated for any of the following conditions: (1) By City for reasons of its own, with or without cause, and not subject to the mutual consent of any other party, such written termination notice to be given to the other party not less than thirty(30) days prior to termination. (2) By mutual agreement and consent of the parties, such agreement to be in writing. (3) By either party for failure by the other party to perform the services set forth herein in a satisfactory manner, such termination notice to be given in writing to the other party. (4) By either party for failure by the other party to fulfill its obligations herein. (5) By satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described herein. Should City terminate this Agreement as herein provided, no fees other than fees due and payable at the time of termination shall thereafter by paid to Consultant. City shall pay Consultant for all uncontested services performed to date of notice of termination. If either party defaults in performance of this Agreement or if City terminates this Agreement for default on the part of the other party, then City shall give consideration to the actual costs incurred by Consultant in performing the work to the date of default. The cost of the work that is useable to City, the cost to City of employing another firm to complete the useable work, and other factors will affect the value to City of the work performed at the time of default. The termination of this Agreement and payment of an amount in settlement as set forth above shall extinguish all rights, duties, and obligations of City and the terminated party to fulfill contractual obligations. Termination under this section shall not relieve the terminated party of any obligations or liabilities which occurred prior to cancellation. 1.10 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS Consultant is an independent contractor, and is not City's employee. Consultant's employees or subcontractors are not City's employees. This Agreement does not create a partnership, employer-employee, or joint venture relationship. No party has authority to enter into contracts as agent for the other party. Consultant and City agree to the following rights consistent with an independent contractor relationship: (1) Consultant has the right to perform services for others during the term hereof. 5 (2) Consultant has the sole right to control and direct the means, manner and method by which services required by this Agreement will be performed. (3) Consultant has the right to hire assistants as subcontractors, or to use employees to provide the services required by this Agreement. (4) Consultant or its employees or subcontractors shall perform services required hereunder, and City shall not hire, supervise, or pay assistants to help Consultant. (5) Neither Consultant nor its employees or subcontractors shall receive training from City in skills necessary to perform services required by this Agreement. (6) City shall not require Consultant or its employees or subcontractors to devote full time to performing the services required by this Agreement. (7) Neither Consultant nor its employees or subcontractors are eligible to participate in any employee pension, health, vacation pay, sick pay, or other fringe benefit plan of City. 1.11 NON-SOLICITATION All parties hereto agree that they shall not directly or indirectly solicit for employment, employ, or otherwise retain staff of the other during the term of this Agreement. 1.12 CONFIDENTIALITY; AND MATERIALS OWNERSHIP Any and all programs, data, or other materials furnished by City for use by Consultant in connection with services to be performed under this Agreement, and any and all data and information gathered by Consultant, shall be held in confidence by Consultant as set forth hereunder. All parties agree to hold all confidential information in the strictest confidence and not make any use thereof other than for the performance of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties recognize and understand that City is subject to the Texas Public Information Act and its duties run in accordance therewith. Any and all materials created and developed by Consultant in connection with services performed under this Agreement, including all trademark and copyright rights, shall be the sole property of City at the expiration of this Agreement. 1.13 WARRANTIES Consultant warrants that all services performed hereunder shall be performed consistent with generally prevailing professional or industry standards, and shall be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner. Consultant shall re-perform any work not in compliance with this warranty. 6 1.14 INDEMNIFICATION Consultant agrees to hold harmless, exempt, and indemnify City, its officers, agents, directors, servants, representatives and employees, from and against any and all suits, actions, legal proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, losses, damages, fines, penalties, liabilities and claims of any character, type, or description, including but not limited to any and all expenses of litigation, court costs, attorneys fees and all other costs and fees incident to any work done as a result hereof. City agrees to hold harmless, exempt, and indemnify Consultant, its officers, agents, directors, servants, representatives and employees, from and against any and all suits, actions, legal proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, losses, damages, fines, penalties, liabilities and claims of any character, type, or description, including but not limited to any and all expenses of litigation, court costs, attorneys fees and all other costs and fees incident to any work done as a result hereof. In no event shall either party be liable to the other for special or consequential damages, statutory or otherwise. 1.15 ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION The parties each hereby bind themselves, their successors, assigns and legal representatives to each other with respect to the terms of this Agreement. Neither party may assign any rights or delegate any duties hereunder without the other's prior written approval. 1.16 LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL TAXES Consultant shall pay all income taxes, and FICA (Social Security and Medicare taxes) incurred while performing services under this Agreement. City will not do the following: (1) Withhold FICA from Consultant's payments or make FICA payments on its behalf, (2) Make state and/or federal unemployment compensation contributions on Consultant's behalf; or (3) Withhold state or federal income tax from any of Consultant's payments. If requested, City shall provide Consultant with a certificate from the Texas State Comptroller indicating that City is a non-profit corporation and not subject to State of Texas Sales and Use Tax. 1.17 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CHARTER AND ORDINANCES Consultant, its consultants, agents, employees and subcontractors shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws, the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Round Rock, as amended, and all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies. Consultant shall further obtain all permits, licenses, trademarks, copyrights, and the like required in the performance of the services contracted for herein, and same shall belong solely to City at the expiration of the term of this Agreement. 1.18 FINANCIAL INTEREST PROHIBITED Consultant covenants and represents that Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors will have no financial interest, direct or indirect, in the purchase or sale of any product, materials or equipment that will be recommended or required hereunder. 1.19 DESIGNATION OF CITY REPRESENTATIVE City hereby designates the following representative authorized to act in its behalf with regard to this Agreement: Nancy Yawn, Director Convention and Visitors Bureau 120 South Brown Street Round Rock, Texas 78664 Telephone: 512-218-7094 Facsimile: 512-341-3153 Email: nyawnground-rock.tx.us 1.20 NOTICES All notices and other communications in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be considered given as follows: (1) When delivered personally to recipient's address as stated herein; or (2) Three (3) days after being deposited in the United States mail, with postage prepaid to the recipient's address as stated in this Agreement. Notice to Consultant: Arsenal Brand, L.P. 701 Brazos, Suite 500 Austin, TX 78701 g Notice to City: City of Round Rock City Manager 221 East Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664 AND TO: City Attorney's Office Stephan L. Sheets, City Attorney 309 East Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664 Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to restrict the transmission of routine communications between representatives of City and Consultant. 1.21 APPLICABLE LAW; ENFORCEMENT AND VENUE This Agreement shall be enforceable in Round Rock, Texas, and if legal action is necessary by either party with respect to the enforcement of any or all of the terms or conditions herein, exclusive venue for same shall lie in Williamson County, Texas. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and court decisions of Texas. 1.22 EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT The terms and conditions of this Agreement, including any appended exhibits, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all previous communications, representations, and agreements, either written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof. No modifications of this Agreement will be binding on any of the parties unless acknowledged in writing by the duly authorized governing body or representative for each party. 1.23 DISPUTE RESOLUTION If a dispute arises under this Agreement, the parties agree to first try to resolve the dispute with the help of a mutually selected mediator. If the parties cannot agree on a mediator, City shall select one mediator and Consultant shall select one mediator and those two mediators shall agree upon a third mediator. Any costs and fees, other than attorney fees, associated with the mediation shall be shared equally by the parties. City and Consultant hereby expressly agree that no claims or disputes between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or a breach thereof shall be decided by any arbitration proceeding, including without limitation, any proceeding under the Federal Arbitration Act (9 USC Section 1-14) or any applicable state arbitration statute. 9 1.24 ATTORNEY FEES In the event that any lawsuit is brought by one party against any of the other parties in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to seek to recover its reasonable costs and reasonable attorney fees. 1.25 FORCE MAJEURE Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, no failure, delay or default in performance of any obligation hereunder shall constitute an event of default or a breach of this Agreement, only to the extent that such failure to perform, delay or default arises out of causes beyond control and without the fault or negligence of the party otherwise chargeable with failure, delay or default; including but not limited to acts of God, acts of public enemy, civil war, insurrection, riots, fires, floods, explosion, theft, earthquakes, natural disasters or other casualties, strikes or other labor troubles, which in any way restrict the performance under this Agreement by the parties. Consultant shall not be deemed to be in default of its obligations to City if its failure to perform or its substantial delay in performance is due to City's failure to timely provide requested information, data, documentation, or other material necessary for Consultant to perform its obligations hereunder. 1.26 SEVERABILITY The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement or the occurrence of any event rendering any portion of provision of this Agreement void shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision of this Agreement. Any void provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the balance of this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if this Agreement did not contain the particular portion of provision held to be void. The parties further agree to amend this Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision. The provisions of this Article shall not prevent this entire Agreement from being void should a provision which is of the essence of this Agreement be determined void. 1.27 STANDARD OF CARE Consultant represents that it is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform all of the services, responsibilities and duties specified herein and that such services, responsibilities and duties shall be performed, whether by Consultant or designated subconsultants, in a manner according to generally accepted business attraction practices. 10 1.28 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS The section numbers and headings contained herein are provided for convenience only and shall have no substantive effect on construction of this Agreement. The failure of a party to exercise any right hereunder shall not operate as a waiver of said party's right to exercise such right or any other right in the future. Time is of the essence to this Agreement. Consultant understands and agrees that any failure of Consultant to complete the services due under this Agreement within the agreed term as delineated in Section 1.01 herein will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. City agrees to provide Consultant with one (1) fully executed original of this Agreement document. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, which taken together shall be considered as one original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the dates hereafter indicated. CITY OF ROUND ROCK,TEXAS ATTEST: By: By: Nyle Maxwell, Mayor Christine R. Martinez, City Secretary Date Signed: Date Signed: APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: Stephan L. Sheets, City Attorney ARSENAL BRAND, L.P., a Texas limited partnership By: Title: Date Signed: 11 An 1; Overall Arsenal is excited once again to offer its strategic and creative firepower to The Sports Capital of Texas. As a full-service advertising agency,our professional services starting December 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008 will focus on three key areas of communications support. These areas of support include: • Overall,proactive strategic planning and development • Creative development,execution and production of campaign materials • Media planning and placement as needed Strategic Development The team at Arsenal will develop and execute a marketing plan that establishes business goals and objectives for the time period.This plan will reach the most ideal target market and have components that will allow us to receive feedback and measure results. Creative Execution Based on knowledge gained from working on this account over the past two years,this document outlines our recommended approach to developing a comprehensive marketing program that most cost-effectively helps the City of Round Rock achieve its short-term and long-term goals.The plan includes three key components,each with multiple deliverables. EXHIBIT "A' Broadcast Advertising Arsenal will concept and execute a variety of broadcast presentations for RFP submittals.These presentations will utilize footage of Round Rock's offerings including sports facilities,dining experiences,entertainment venues and hotel options.Each video will be targeted and specific to the RFP opportunity.For cost-efficiencies,each video will use existing Round Rock footage and photography.If needed,Arsenal will shoot and edit new footage. In addition,Arsenal will revise the three television spots in the"Be A Fan"campaign to create new versions to broadcast outside of Round Rock.These new versions will be rebuilt to entice decision- makers and key influencers to consider Round Rock as a sports destination.Media will be bought on select cable stations and possibly on in-room channels at strategic hotels. To add momentum of the"Be a Fan"campaign,Arsenal will concept and execute additional broadcast executions to be shown on local television,on the web site,or in DVD format. Arsenal will make edits to the Virtual Tour video as offerings change.For trade show use,Arsenal will edit existing Virtual Tour footage to create a longer version. Agency Fee:S25,000 Hard Cost Fee:$rs,000 Interactive Advertising Arsenal will strategize,research and purchase online media space for interactive advertising.Our team will develop and execute online banner advertising to drive decision-makers and key influencers in general sports and alternative "niche"sports to the Sports Capital of Texas web site.The online ads will be tactical,build brand equity and be measurable. In addition,Arsenal will develop a compelling yet simple add-on module to the existing web site that will create renewed interest in the site.This new experience will benefit current and new users, increasing the time they spend on the site and increasing the likelihood of word-of-mouth advertising. As always,our target on the web site will be a balance of local community brand ambassadors and decision-makers from around the country. Arsenal will host the web site and its many sister sites on secure servers and maintain the integrity of the data.Technical and functional concerns at the server level will be addressed by our team. Agency Fee:$zo,000 Hurd Cost Fee:P5,000 Print Advertising Arsenal will develop and execute three print ads on behalf of the Sports Capital of Texas.This group of ads will reach decision-makers and key influencers in general sports and alternative"niche"sports. The ads will be tactical and build brand equity.Media will be researched,negotiated and purchased. In addition to reaching key influencers outside Round Rock,a portion of the budget will be used to instill pride in the brand champions of Round Rock.Our brand ambassadors and"keepers of the promise"will be reached with entertaining and educational marketing efforts. Or,as an alternate strategy,Arsenal can concept and execute one new overview brochure(currently known as the Rule Book)and make enhancements and revisions to the Souvenir Guide as needed. Agency Fee:Sio,000 Hard Cost Fee:P5,000 WORK MADE FOR HIRE AGREEMENT WITH ARSENAL BRAND, L.P. This Agreement is made on the day of the month of , 2007, by and between ARSENAL BRAND, L.P., and any of its authors and/or artists (hereinafter referred to as "Author/Artist," and if there is more than one author/artist affiliated with the entity, then the entity and all of them collectively) and the CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS (hereinafter referred to as the"City"). This Agreement is made simultaneous to an agreement entitled "City of Round Rock Agreement for Professional Consulting Services with Arsenal Brand, L.P.," and encompasses the subject matter contracted for thereunder. AUTHOR/ARTIST AND CITY HEREBY AGREE THAT: 1. Title and Copyright Assignment (a) Author/Artist and City intend this to be a contract for services and each considers the products and results of the services to be rendered by Author/Artist hereunder (the "Work") to be a work made for hire. Author/Artist acknowledges and agrees that the Work(and all rights therein, including, without limitation, copyright)belongs to and shall be the sole and exclusive property of City. (b) If for any reason the Work would not be considered a work made for hire under applicable law, Author/Artist does hereby sell, assign, and transfer to City, its successors and assigns, the entire right, title and interest in and to the copyright in the Work and any registrations and copyright applications relating thereto and any renewals and extensions thereof, and in and to all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work, and in and to all income, royalties, damages, claims and payments now or hereafter due or payable with respect thereto, and in and to all causes of action, either in law or in equity for past, present, or future infringement based on the copyrights, and in and to all rights corresponding to the foregoing throughout the world. (c) If the Work is one to which the provisions of 17 U.S.C.106A apply, Author/Artist hereby waives and appoints City to assert on Author/Artist's behalf the Author/Artist's moral rights or any equivalent rights regarding the form or extent of any alteration to the Work (including, without limitation, removal or destruction) or the making of any derivative works based on the Work, including, without limitation, drawings or other visual reproductions or the Work, in any medium, excepting photographs, for City's purposes. (d) Author/Artist agrees to execute all papers and to perform such other proper acts as City may deem necessary to secure for City or its designee the rights herein assigned. 00124946/ps 2. Delivery of the Work (a) Author/Artist will deliver to City on or before any contractually-obligated date the completed Work (with all illustrations, charts, graphs, graphics, and other material, including supplements, handouts, reference lists, indexes, etc., in the medium mutually agreed upon for the Work) in form and content satisfactory to City. (b) If Author/Artist fails to deliver the Work on time, City will have the right to terminate this agreement and the referenced simultaneous agreement and to recover from Author/Artist any sums advanced in connection with the Work. Upon such termination, Author/Artist may not have the Work published or used in any form elsewhere until such advances have been repaid. 3. Quoted Material With the exception of short excerpts from others' works, which constitute fair use, the Work will contain no material from other copyrighted works without a written consent of the copyright holder. Author/Artist will obtain such consents at his/her/its own expense after consultation with City and will file them with City at the time the Work is delivered. Any obligations associated with permissions will be the responsibility of Author/Artist. 4. Author/Artist's Warranty Author/Artist warrants that he/she/it is the sole owner of the Work and has full power and authority to make this agreement; that the Work does not infringe any copyright, violate any property rights, or contain any scandalous, libelous, or unlawful matter. Author/Artist will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City and/or its licensees against all claims, suits, costs, damages, and expenses that City and/or its licensees may sustain by reason of any scandalous, libelous, or unlawful matter contained or alleged to be contained in the Work or any infringement or violation by the Work of any copyright or property right; and until such claim or suit has been settled or withdrawn, City may withhold any sums due Author/Artist under the referenced simultaneous agreement. 5. Consideration In consideration for delivery of the Work in accordance with the provisions of the referenced simultaneous agreement, City shall pay Author/Artist as indicated therein. 6. Revisions Author/Artist shall, at the request of City, revise the Work at one year intervals during the term of the referenced simultaneous agreement. 7. Term and Termination (a) This agreement shall remain in effect for the same length of time as the referenced simultaneous agreement unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Section 7. (b) In the event that either party shall be in default of its material obligations under this agreement or the referenced simultaneous agreement and shall fail to remedy such default within thirty(30) days after receipt of written notice thereof, the agreements shall terminate upon expiration of the thirty(30) day period. (c) Upon the expiration of the term of this agreement and the referenced simultaneous agreement, the parties may agree to renew those agreements for additional terms, only as allowed by the terms of the referenced simultaneous agreement, upon the same terms and conditions as set forth. 8. Options/Contracts with Third Parties Nothing contained in Section 7 shall affect any license or other grant of rights, options, or agreements made with third parties prior to the termination date or the rights of City in the income resulting from such agreements. 9. Amendments The written provisions contained in this agreement, taken together inextricably with the referenced simultaneous agreement, constitute the sole and entire agreement made between Author/Artist and City concerning this Work, and any amendments to same shall not be valid unless made in writing and signed by both parties. 10. Construction, Binding Effect, Venue, and Assignment This agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Texas and shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives; and venue shall lie exclusively in Williamson County, Texas; and references to Author/Artist and to City shall include their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this agreement as of the date indicated below. CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS ATTEST: By: By: Printed Name: Christine R. Martinez, City Secretary Title: Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: Stephan L. Sheets, City Attorney ARSENAL BRAND, L.P. By: Printed Name: Title: Date: .. ...... .. . . . DATE: November 29, 2007 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - December 6, 2007 ITEM: 9D2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services and a Work Made for Hire with Arsenal Brand, L.P. for the Convention and Visitors Bureau marketing and public relations program. Department: Convention and Visitor Bureau Staff Person: Nancy Yawn, Director of Convention and Visitors Bureau Justification: The Convention and Visitors Bureau is the principal organization organized as the marketing and sales arm of the City with the responsibility to increase occupancies of local lodging facilities, and to increase tourism spending in Round Rock. Funding: Cost: $100,000.00 Source of funds: Hotel Occupancy Tax Outside Resources: Arsenal Brand, L.P. Background Information: Arsenal Brand, L.P. was the marketing/PR firm for the last two year. This year the staff recommends utilizing the services of the same firm. Public Comment: N/A No Text CITY OF ROUND ROCK AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES WITH ARSENAL BRAND4�0,tcP-�c J This Agreement sh11 recite the contractual terms whereby the City of Round Rock engages Arsenal Brand, ?"S perform, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following services: Development and provision of a package of professional services for us focusing on the following three key areas of communications support: (i) overall, proactive strategic planning and development; (ii) creative development, execution, and production of campaign materials; and (iii) media planning and placement as needed; and the development of a marketing plan that establishes business goals and objectives targeted to reach the ideal market, including components that will allow feedback and the ability to measure results; and creative execution plan that includes the following three key components: (i) broadcast promotions; (ii) interactive marketing; and (iii)print advertising. This Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made by and between the City of Round Rock, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, whose offices are located at 221 East Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664-5299, (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and Arsenal Brand . :, a 5texas limited partnership, whose offices are located at 701 Brazos, Suite 500,Austin, Teas 78701 (hereinafter referred to as the"Consultant"). RECITALS: WHEREAS, City has determined that there is a need for the delineated services; and WHEREAS, City desires to contract for such professional services; and. WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into this Agreement to set forth in writing their respective rights, duties and obligations hereunder; NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, it is mutually agreed between the parties as follows: 1.01 EFFECTIVE DATE,DURATION,AND TERM This Agreement shall be effective on the date this Agreement has been signed by each party hereto, and shall remain in full force and effect unless and until it expires by operation of the term indicated herein, or is terminated or extended as provided herein. 00124940/ps Q-- (n-12-Ora- 9.)2, The initial term of this Agreement shall be until full and satisfactory completion of the work specified herein is achieved, but in no event later than the end of City's current fiscal year, that being September 30, 2008. At City's option, this Agreement may be renewed for four additional twelve (12) month periods from the expiration date of the initial term, only upon the express written agreement of both parties and only provided Consultant has performed each and every contractual obligation specified in this Agreement. City reserves the right to review the Agreement and contractual relationship at any time, and may elect to terminate same with or without cause or may elect to continue. 1.02 CONTRACT AMOUNT; AND SCOPE OF WORK DELINEATION In consideration for the professional services to be performed by Consultant, City agrees to pay Consultant a total sum not to exceed One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) in payment for services and the Scope of Work deliverables as delineated hereafter: For purposes of this Agreement Consultant has issued its Scope of Work. Such Scope of Work is attached as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes. This Agreement, including all exhibits, shall evidence the entire understanding and agreement between the parties and shall supersede any prior proposals, correspondence or discussions. Consultant shall satisfactorily provide all services described under the attached Scope of Work within the contract term specified in Section 1.01. Consultant's undertakings shall be limited to performing services for City and/or advising City concerning those matters on which Consultant has been specifically engaged. Consultant shall perform its services in accordance with this Agreement, in accordance with any appended exhibits, in accordance with due care, and in accordance with prevailing consulting industry standards for comparable services. 1.03 PAYMENT FOR SERVICES; SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS Payment for Reimbursable Expenses: There shall be no payment for reimbursable expenses in this Agreement. Not-to-Exceed Total: Unless subsequently changed by additional Supplemental Agreement to this Agreement, duly authorized by City Council or City Manager action, Consultant's total compensation hereunder shall not exceed $100,000.00. This amount represents the absolute limit of City's liability to Consultant hereunder unless same shall be changed by additional Supplemental Agreement, and City shall pay, strictly within the confines of the not-to-exceed sum recited herein, Consultant's professional fees for work done on behalf of City. Deductions: No deductions shall be made for Consultant's compensation on account of penalty, liquidated damages or other sums withheld from payments to Consultant. 2 Additions: No additions shall be made to Consultant's compensation based upon Project claims, whether paid by City or denied. Supplemental Agreements: The terms of this Agreement may be modified by written Supplemental Agreement hereto, duly authorized by City Council or City Manager action, if City determines that there has been a significant change in (1) the scope, complexity, or character of the services to be performed; or (2) the duration of the work. Any such Supplemental Agreement must be executed by both parties within the period specified as the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform any work or incur any additional costs prior to the execution, by both parties, of such Supplemental Agreement. Consultant shall make no claim for extra work done or materials furnished unless and until there is full execution of any Supplemental Agreement, and City shall not be responsible for actions by Consultant nor for any costs incurred by Consultant relating to additional work not directly authorized by Supplemental Agreement. 1.04 TERMS OF PAYMENT Invoices: To receive payment, Consultant shall prepare and submit a series of monthly detailed invoices to City for services rendered. Each invoice for professional services shall detail the services performed, along with documentation. All payments to Consultant shall be made on the basis of the invoices submitted by Consultant and approved by City. Should additional backup material be requested by City, Consultant shall comply promptly. In this regard, should City determine it necessary, Consultant shall make all records and books relating to this Agreement available to City for inspection and auditing purposes. If City has any dispute with work performed, then City shall notify Consultant within thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice. In the event of any dispute regarding the work performed, then and in that event Consultant shall either(a) satisfactorily re-perform the disputed services or(b)provide City with an appropriate credit. Payment of Invoices: City reserves the right to correct any error that may be discovered in any invoice that may have been paid to Consultant and to adjust same to meet the requirements of this Agreement. Following approval of invoices, City shall endeavor to pay Consultant promptly, but no later than the time period required under the Texas Prompt Payment Act described in Section 1.08 herein. Under no circumstances shall Consultant be entitled to receive interest on payments which are late because of a good faith dispute between Consultant and City or because of amounts which City has a right to withhold under this Agreement or state law. City shall be responsible for any sales, gross receipts or similar taxes applicable to the services,but not for taxes based upon Consultant's net income. Offsets: City may, at its option, offset any amounts due and payable under this Agreement against any debt (including taxes) lawfully due to City from Consultant, regardless of whether the amount due arises pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise and regardless of whether or not the debt due to City has been reduced to judgment by a court. 3 1.05 REQUIRED REPORTS Consultant agrees to provide City with any necessary detailed final written reports, together with all information gathered and materials developed during the course of the project. Additionally, Consultant agrees to provide City with any necessary oral presentations of such detailed final written reports, at City's designation and at no additional cost to City. 1.06 LIMITATION TO SCOPE OF WORK Consultant and City agree that the scope of services to be performed is generally enumerated in Exhibit "A." Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the parties agree that City retains absolute discretion and authority for all funding decisions, such decisions to be based solely on criteria accepted by City which may be influenced by but not be dependent on Consultant's work. 1.07 NON-APPROPRIATION AND FISCAL FUNDING This Agreement is a commitment of City's current revenues only. It is understood and agreed that City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at the end of any City fiscal year if the governing body of City does not appropriate funds sufficient to purchase the services as determined by City's budget for the fiscal year in question. City may effect such termination by giving Consultant a written notice of termination at the end of its then current fiscal year. 1.08 PROMPT PAYMENT POLICY In accordance with Chapter 2251, V.T.C.A., Texas Government Code, payment to Consultant will be made within thirty (30) days of the day on which City receives the performance, supplies, materials, equipment, and/or deliverables, or within thirty(30) days of the day on which the performance of services was complete, or within thirty(30) days of the day on which City receives a correct invoice for the performance and/or deliverables or services, whichever is later. Consultant may charge a late fee of one percent (1%) for payments not made in accordance with this prompt payment policy; however, this policy does not apply to payments made by City in the event: (1) There is a bona fide dispute between City and Consultant concerning the supplies, materials, or equipment delivered or the services performed which causes the payment to be late; or (2) The terms of a federal contract, grant, regulation, or statute prevent City from making a timely payment with federal funds; or (3) There is a bona fide dispute between the parties and subcontractors or between a subcontractor and its suppliers concerning supplies, materials, or equipment delivered or the services performed which causes the payment to be late; or 4 (4) Invoices are not mailed to City in strict accordance with instructions, if any, on the purchase order or the Agreement or other such contractual agreement. 1.09 TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated for any of the following conditions: (1) By City for reasons of its own, with or without cause, and not subject to the mutual consent of any other party, such written termination notice to be given to the other party not less than thirty(30) days prior to termination. (2) By mutual agreement and consent of the parties, such agreement to be in writing. (3) By either party for failure by the other party to perform the services set forth herein in a satisfactory manner, such termination notice to be given in writing to the other party. (4) By either party for failure by the other party to fulfill its obligations herein. (5) By satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described herein. Should City terminate this Agreement as herein provided, no fees other than fees due and payable at the time of termination shall thereafter by paid to Consultant. City shall pay Consultant for all uncontested services performed to date of notice of termination. If either party defaults in performance of this Agreement or if City terminates this Agreement for default on the part of the other party, then City shall give consideration to the actual costs incurred by Consultant in performing the work to the date of default. The cost of the work that is useable to City, the cost to City of employing another firm to complete the useable work, and other factors will affect the value to City of the work performed at the time of default. The termination of this Agreement and payment of an amount in settlement as set forth above shall extinguish all rights, duties, and obligations of City and the terminated party to fulfill contractual obligations. Termination under this section shall not relieve the terminated party of any obligations or liabilities which occurred prior to cancellation. 1.10 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS Consultant is an independent contractor, and is not City's employee. Consultant's employees or subcontractors are not City's employees. This Agreement does not create a partnership, employer-employee, or joint venture relationship. No party has authority to enter into contracts as agent for the other party. Consultant and City agree to the following rights consistent with an independent contractor relationship: (1) Consultant has the right to perform services for others during the term hereof. 5 (2) Consultant has the sole right to control and direct the means,manner and method by which services required by this Agreement will be performed. (3) Consultant has the right to hire assistants as subcontractors, or to use employees to provide the services required by this Agreement. (4) Consultant or its employees or subcontractors shall perform services required hereunder, and City shall not hire, supervise, or pay assistants to help Consultant. (5) Neither Consultant nor its employees or subcontractors shall receive training from City in skills necessary to perform services required by this Agreement. (6) City shall not require Consultant or its employees or subcontractors to devote full time to performing the services required by this Agreement. (7) Neither Consultant nor its employees or subcontractors are eligible to participate in any employee pension, health, vacation pay, sick pay, or other fringe benefit plan of City. 1.11 NON-SOLICITATION All parties hereto agree that they shall not directly or indirectly solicit for employment, employ, or otherwise retain staff of the other during the term of this Agreement. 1.12 CONFIDENTIALITY; AND MATERIALS OWNERSHIP Any and all programs, data, or other materials furnished by City for use by Consultant in connection with services to be performed under this Agreement, and any and all data and information gathered by Consultant, shall be held in confidence by Consultant as set forth hereunder. All parties agree to hold all confidential information in the strictest confidence and not make any use thereof other than for the performance of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties recognize and understand that City is subject to the Texas Public Information Act and its duties run in accordance therewith. Any and all materials created and developed by Consultant in connection with services performed under this Agreement, including all trademark and copyright rights, shall be the sole property of City at the expiration of this Agreement. 1.13 WARRANTIES Consultant warrants that all services performed hereunder shall be performed consistent with generally prevailing professional or industry standards, and shall be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner. Consultant shall re-perform any work not in compliance with this warranty. 6 1.14 INDEMNIFICATION Consultant agrees to hold harmless, exempt, and indemnify City, its officers, agents, directors, servants, representatives and employees, from and against any and all suits, actions, legal proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, losses, damages, fines, penalties, liabilities and claims of any character, type, or description, including but not limited to any and all expenses of litigation, court costs, attorneys fees and all other costs and fees incident to any work done as a result hereof. City agrees to hold harmless, exempt, and indemnify Consultant, its officers, agents, directors, servants, representatives and employees, from and against any and all suits, actions, legal proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, losses, damages, fines, penalties, liabilities and claims of any character, type, or description, including but not limited to any and all expenses of litigation, court costs, attorneys fees and all other costs and fees incident to any work done as a result hereof. In no event shall either party be liable to the other for special or consequential damages, statutory or otherwise. 1.15 ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION The parties each hereby bind themselves, their successors, assigns and legal representatives to each other with respect to the terms of this Agreement. Neither party may assign any rights or delegate any duties hereunder without the other's prior written approval. 1.16 LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL TAXES Consultant shall pay all income taxes, and FICA (Social Security and Medicare taxes) incurred while performing services under this Agreement. City will not do the following: (1) Withhold FICA from Consultant's payments or make FICA payments on its behalf; (2) Make state and/or federal unemployment compensation contributions on Consultant's behalf; or (3) Withhold state or federal income tax from any of Consultant's payments. If requested, City shall provide Consultant with a certificate from the Texas State Comptroller indicating that City is a non-profit corporation and not subject to State of Texas Sales and Use Tax. 7 1.17 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CHARTER AND ORDINANCES Consultant, its consultants, agents, employees and subcontractors shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws, the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Round Rock, as amended, and all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies. Consultant shall further obtain all permits, licenses, trademarks, copyrights, and the like required in the performance of the services contracted for herein, and same shall belong solely to City at the expiration of the term of this Agreement. 1.18 FINANCIAL INTEREST PROHIBITED Consultant covenants and represents that Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors will have no financial interest, direct or indirect, in the purchase or sale of any product,materials or equipment that will be recommended or required hereunder. 1.19 DESIGNATION OF CITY REPRESENTATIVE City hereby designates the following representative authorized to act in its behalf with regard to this Agreement: Nancy Yawn, Director Convention and Visitors Bureau 120 South Brown Street . Round Rock,Texas 78664 Telephone: 512-218-7094 Facsimile: 512-341-3153 Email: nyawn@round-rock.tx.us 1.20 NOTICES All notices and other communications in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be considered given as follows: (1) When delivered personally to recipient's address as stated herein; or (2) Three (3) days after being deposited in the United States mail, with postage prepaid to the recipient's address as stated in this Agreement. Notice to Consultant: Arsenal Brand, . 701 Brazos, Suite 500 Austin, TX 78701 s Notice to City: City of Round Rock City Manager 221 East Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664 AND TO: City Attorney's Office Stephan L. Sheets, City Attorney 309 East Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664 Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to restrict the transmission of routine communications between representatives of City and Consultant. 1.21 APPLICABLE LAW; ENFORCEMENT AND VENUE This Agreement shall be enforceable in Round Rock, Texas, and if legal action is necessary by either party with respect to the enforcement of any or all of the terms or conditions herein, exclusive venue for same shall lie in Williamson County, Texas. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and court decisions of Texas. 1.22 EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT The terms and conditions of this Agreement, including any appended exhibits, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all previous communications, representations, and agreements, either written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof. No modifications of this Agreement will be binding on any of the parties unless acknowledged in writing by the duly authorized governing body or representative for each party. 1.23 DISPUTE RESOLUTION If a dispute arises under this Agreement, the parties agree to first try to resolve the dispute with the help of a mutually selected mediator. If the parties cannot agree on a mediator, City shall select one mediator and Consultant shall select one mediator and those two mediators shall agree upon a third mediator. Any costs and fees, other than attorney fees, associated with the mediation shall be shared equally by the parties. City and Consultant hereby expressly agree that no claims or disputes between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or a breach thereof shall be decided by any arbitration proceeding, including without limitation, any proceeding under the Federal Arbitration Act (9 USC Section 1-14)or any applicable state arbitration statute. 9 1.24 ATTORNEY FEES In the event that any lawsuit is brought by one party against any of the other parties in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to seek to recover its reasonable costs and reasonable attorney fees. 1.25 FORCE MAJEURE Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, no failure, delay or default in performance of any obligation hereunder shall constitute an event of default or a breach of this Agreement, only to the extent that such failure to perform, delay or default arises out of causes beyond control and without the fault or negligence of the party otherwise chargeable with failure, delay or default; including but not limited to acts of God, acts of public enemy, civil war, insurrection, riots, fires, floods, explosion, theft, earthquakes, natural disasters or other casualties, strikes or other labor troubles, which in any way restrict the performance under this Agreement by the parties. Consultant shall not be deemed to be in default of its obligations to City if its failure to perform or its substantial delay in performance is due to City's failure to timely provide requested information, data, documentation, or other material necessary for Consultant to perform its obligations hereunder. 1.26 SEVERABILITY The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement or the occurrence of any event rendering any portion of provision of this Agreement void shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision of this Agreement. Any void provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the balance of this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if this Agreement did not contain.the particular portion of, provision held to be void. The parties further agree to amend this Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision. The provisions of this Article shall not prevent this entire Agreement from being void should a provision which is of the essence of this Agreement be determined void. 1.27 STANDARD OF CARE Consultant represents that it is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform all of the services, responsibilities and duties specified herein and that such services, responsibilities and duties shall be performed, whether by Consultant or designated subconsultants, in a manner according to generally accepted business attraction practices. 10 1.28 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS The section numbers and headings contained herein are provided for convenience only and shall have no substantive effect on construction of this Agreement. The failure of a party to exercise any right hereunder shall not operate as a waiver of said party's right to exercise such right or any other right in the future. Time is of the essence to this Agreement. Consultant understands and agrees that any failure of Consultant to complete the services due under this Agreement within the agreed term as delineated in Section 1.01 herein will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. City agrees to provide Consultant with one (1) fully executed original of this Agreement document. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, which taken together shall be considered as one original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the dates hereafter indicated. CITY OF ROUND ROCK, XAS ATTEST: By: By: lly&IfMaiwell, Mayor , City Secretary Date Signed: Date Signed: l2. 6.01' 4e APPRO VED A TO FORM t'' W 11 By: Steph . Sheets, City Attorney ARSENAL BRAND,_LJr:, By: Title: Date Signed: ck J-<) 11 4C01W_, 0J AVIA Overall Arsenal is excited once again to offer its strategic and�creative firepower to The Sports Capital of Texas. As a full-service advertising agency,our professional services starting December 1,2007 through September 30, 2008 will focus on three key areas of communications support. These areas of support include: • Overall,proactive strategic planning and development •Creative development,execution and production of,campaign materials • Media planning and placement as needed Strategic Development The team at Arsenal has developed a marketing plan.that establishes business-goals and objectives for the 2007/2008 time period.This plan will reach the most ideal target market and have components that will allow us to receive feedback and measure results. Creative Execution Based on knowledge gained from working on this account over the past two years,this document outlines our recommended approach to developing a comprehensive marketing program that most cost-effectively helps the City of Round Rock achieve its short-term and long-term goals.The plan includes the following three key components: Broadcast Promotions Interactive Marketing Print Advertising EXHIBIT "All No Text WORK MADE FOR HIRE AGREEMENT WITH ARSENAL BRAND . This Agreement is made on the c) dR of the month ofA kn-- 2007, by and between ARSENAL BRAND . ' ,,�p'',� 'any of its authors and/or artists (hereinafter referred to as "Author/Artist," and if there is more than one author/artist affiliated with the entity, then the entity and all of them collectively) and the CITY OF ROUND ROCK,TEXAS (hereinafter referred to as the"City"). This Agreement is made simultaneous to an agreement entitled "City of Round Rock Agreement for Professional Consulting Services with Arsenal Brand, I,,,�'.," and encompasses the subject matter contracted for thereunder. ��. AUTHOR/ARTIST AND CITY HEREBY AGREE THAT: 1. Title and Copyright Assignment (a) Author/Artist and City intend this to be a contract for services and each considers the products and results of the services to be rendered by Author/Artist hereunder (the "Work") to be a work made for hire. Author/Artist acknowledges and agrees that the Work(and all rights therein, including, without limitation, copyright)belongs to and shall be the sole and exclusive property of City. (b) If for any reason the Work would not be considered a work made for hire under applicable law, Author/Artist does hereby sell, assign, and transfer to City, its successors and assigns, the entire right, title and interest in and to the copyright in the Work and any registrations and copyright applications relating thereto and any renewals and extensions thereof, and in and to all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work, and in and to all income, royalties, damages, claims and payments now or hereafter due or payable with respect thereto, and in and to all causes of action, either in law or in equity for past, present, or future infringement based on the copyrights, and in and to all rights corresponding to the foregoing throughout the world. (c) If the Work is one to which the provisions of 17 U.S.C.106A apply, Author/Artist hereby waives and appoints City to assert on Author/Artist's behalf the Author/Artist's moral rights or any equivalent rights regarding the form or extent of any alteration to the Work (including, without limitation, removal or destruction) or the making of any derivative works based on the Work, including, without limitation, drawings or other visual reproductions or the Work, in any medium, excepting photographs, for City's purposes. (d) Author/Artist agrees to execute all papers and to perform such other proper acts as City may deem necessary to secure for City or its designee the rights herein assigned. 00124946/ps 2. Delivery of the Work (a) Author/Artist will deliver to City on or before any contractually-obligated date the completed Work (with all illustrations, charts, graphs, graphics, and other material, including supplements, handouts, reference lists, indexes, etc., in the medium mutually agreed upon for the Work) in form and content satisfactory to City. (b) If Author/Artist fails to deliver the Work on time, City will have the right to terminate this agreement and the referenced simultaneous agreement and to recover from Author/Artist any sums advanced in connection with the Work. Upon such termination, Author/Artist may not have the Work published or used in any form elsewhere until such advances have been repaid. 3. Quoted Material With the exception of short excerpts from others' works, which constitute fair use, the Work will contain no material from other copyrighted works without a written consent of the copyright holder. Author/Artist will obtain such consents at his/her/its own expense after consultation with City and will file them with City at the time the Work is delivered. Any obligations associated with permissions will be the responsibility of Author/Artist. 4. Author/Artist's Warranty Author/Artist warrants that he/she/it is the sole owner of the Work and has full power and authority to make this agreement; that the Work does not infringe any copyright, violate any property rights, or contain any scandalous, libelous, or unlawful matter. Author/Artist will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City and/or its licensees against all claims, suits, costs, damages, and expenses that City and/or its licensees may sustain by reason of any scandalous, libelous, or unlawful matter contained or alleged to be contained in the Work or any infringement or violation by the Work of any copyright or property right; and until such claim or suit has been settled or withdrawn, City may withhold any sums due Author/Artist under the referenced simultaneous agreement. 5. Consideration In consideration for delivery of the Work in accordance with the provisions of the referenced simultaneous agreement, City shall pay Author/Artist as indicated therein. 6. Revisions Author/Artist shall, at the request of City, revise the Work at one year intervals during the term of the referenced simultaneous agreement. 7. Term and Termination (a) This agreement shall remain in effect for the same length of time as the referenced simultaneous agreement unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Section 7. (b) In the event that either party shall be in default of its material obligations under this agreement or the referenced simultaneous agreement and shall fail to remedy such default within thirty(30) days after receipt of written notice thereof, the agreements shall terminate upon expiration of the thirty(30)day period. (c) Upon the expiration of the term of this agreement and the referenced simultaneous agreement, the parties may agree to renew those agreements for additional terms, only as allowed by the terms of the referenced simultaneous agreement, upon the same terms and conditions as set forth. 8. Options/Contracts with Third Parties Nothing contained in Section 7 shall affect any license or other grant of rights options, or agreements made with third parties prior to the termination date or the rights of City in the income resulting from such agreements. 9. Amendments The .written provisions contained in this agreement, taken together inextricably with the referenced simultaneous agreement, constitute the sole and entire agreement made between Author/Artist and City concerning this Work, and any amendments to same shall not be valid unless made in writing and signed by both parties. 10. Construction,Binding Effect, Venue, and Assignment This agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Texas and shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives; and venue shall lie exclusively in Williamson County, Texas; and references to Author/Artist and to City shall include their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this agreement as of the date indicated below. CITY CK, EXAS ATTEST: By: By: 39ul 0"b P t111111 e: lVIaXWC I , City Secretary Title: 1/OV' qua 1r. W�11-�e., Date: IZ.. �i.�- APPR4Stephan O FORM: By: heets, City Attorney ARSENAL BRAND, , f By. Printed Name: Title: ��, Date: