R-02-06-13-14E1 - 6/13/2002RESOLUTION NO . R -02-06-13-14E1
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock, Texas ("City") has the exclusive
right and power to use the trade name "City of Round Rock, Texas" and
associated logos and taglines used in conjunction with that trade name,
and
WHEREAS, as part of its business operations, the City may grant
others the right and license to manufacture and sell City's products
and to use City's trade name and associated logos and taglines, and
WHEREAS, SRI Monogramming, Inc. desires to manufacture and sell
City's products and to use City's trade name and associated logos and
taglines in connection with such manufacture and sale, 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 a License Agreement with SRI Monogramming, Inc. for
the right to manufacture and sell City's products and to use City's
trade name and associated logos and taglines in connection with such
manufacture and sale, a copy of said agreement 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
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upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 13th day of June, 2002.
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City of Round Rock, Texas
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secret
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CITY OF ROUND ROCK
LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH SRI MONOGRAMMING, INC.
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this the day of the month
of , 2002 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 "City"), and SRI Monogramming, Inc., whose offices are located at 2303
County Road 172, Round Rock, Texas 78681 (hereinafter referred to as "SRI").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, City desires to contract for a merchandise fulfillment program to provide
promotional items for sale to consumers, with such items containing or displaying the City of Round
Rock's protected marks and copyrights; and
WHEREAS, City desires to contract for SRI's assumption of responsibility for all costs of
processing orders, inventory, shipping and handling such promotional items; and
WHEREAS, City desires to contract for SRI's assumption of responsibility for providing a
website link for approved merchandise; and
WHEREAS, City intends to accomplish these objectives by the grant of a standard non-
exclusive License Agreement between the City of Round Rock and SRI for the use of the protected
marks and copyrights of the City of Round Rock; and
WHEREAS, City and SRI desire to enter into this License 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:
ARTICLE 1
STATEMENT OF STATUS, BUSINESS, AND OBJECTIVES OF PARTIES
Status of Licensor (City)
1.01 The City of Round Rock, Texas is a home -rule municipal corporation with power to own
property and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted.
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EXHIBIT
City has its principal place of business at offices located at 221 East Main Street, Round
Rock, Texas 78664-5299.
Business of Licensor (City)
1.02 City has the exclusive right and power to use the trade name "City of Round Rock, Texas"
and associated trade names, trade slogans, trademarks, service marks, copyrights and logos
used in conjunction with that trade name.
As part of its business operations, City may grant others the right and license to
manufacture/modify and sell City's products and to use City's trade name, trademarks,
copyrights and logos in connection with the manufacture/modification and sale of products.
Status of Licensee (SRI)
1.03 Licensee, SRI Monogramming, Inc., is a duly incorporated corporation whose offices are
located at 2303 County Road 172, Round Rock, Texas 78681.
Commercial Objective of Licensee (SRI)
1.04 Under this License Agreement, SRI desires to manufacture/modify, sell, and distribute City's
products and to use City's trade name, trademarks, copyrights and logos in connection with
such manufacture/modification, sale, and distribution.
ARTICLE 2
TERM AND COMPENSATION
Grant of License
2.01 City grants to SRI the non -transferable right and license to use certain of its identifying
marks and copyrights as listed on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference for all appropriate purposes, and to sell and distribute goods to the public under
City's trade name, trademarks, copyrights and logos.
The right and license granted herein to SRI is not limited to a particular territory or
geographic area.
Non -Exclusivity of Grant
2.02 The right and license granted to SRI in this License Agreement is non-exclusive. Use of
City's trade name and associated marks and copyrights by SRI shall not be exclusive. City
retains the right to grant use of City's trade name and associated marks and copyrights to
additional licensees.
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Further Grant of Rights and Privileges
2.03 City grants to SRI the following unassignable rights and privileges: Use of City's trade
name, trademarks, logo, copyrights and signs so that SRI may conduct the business covered
herein. The parties agree that SRI has the responsibility to devote its best efforts to fulfilling
the responsibility ofmanufacturing/modifying, distributing, and selling the licensed products
within any territory it serves.
Term
2.04 This License Agreement shall be effective on the date it has been signed by every 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.
Unless previously terminated as otherwise provided in this License Agreement, the
appointment of SRI as Licensee hereunder shall be for an initial term of twelve (12) months
beginning from the effective date hereof. After that initial term, this License Agreement may
renew and extend automatically for successive terms, for a period not to exceed three (3)
years after the initial expiration of term, only upon the express written agreement of both
parties and only provided SRI has performed all covenants and undertakings specified in this
License Agreement.
City reserves the right to review the relationship at any time, and may elect to terminate the
contract with or without cause or may elect to continue.
Compensation
2.05 SRI shall pay to City, for the rights and privileges granted, the following sums:
(A) Licensing Fee: A non-refundable licensing fee of $25.00 upon execution of this
Licensing Agreement as an advance against future royalties.
(B) Royalties: Commencing on the date Licensee begins operating under this License
Agreement, a quarterly royalty of fifteen percent (15%) of gross sales.
2.06 Royalties
(A) Payment of Royalties
SRI agrees to pay City, within fifteen (15) calendar days after the close of each
quarter during the tenn of this License Agreement, a royalty in an amount equal to
fifteen percent (15%) of SRI's gross revenue derived from this License Agreement
(as defined in Paragraph 2.06(B) herein), for the preceding quarter.
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(B) Definition of Gross Revenue
For purposes of Paragraph 2.06(A) herein and this License Agreement, the term
"gross revenue" is defined as the total of all revenue derived by the Licensee from the
operations hereunder, whether from sales for cash or credit, and irrespective of
whether the revenue has been collected. Gross revenue includes sales of both
products and services. Gross revenue does not include sales taxes, use taxes, gross
receipts taxes, and other similar taxes added to the sales price and collected from the
customer. It also does not include any bona fide refunds, rebates, and discounts.
(C) Reports and Records
SRI must submit to City with each quarterly royalty payment of royalty required in
accordance with Paragraph 2.06(A) a correct and complete statement of gross
revenue on forms acceptable to City. Such statements must contain all information
requested, and shall be certified by SRI.
Within sixty (60) days after the close of SRI's fiscal year, SRI shall furnish on forms
acceptable to City a statement of the total gross revenue for that fiscal year, as shown
on SRI's business books and records. If such statement discloses any underpayment
of royalties for such fiscal year, SRI shall pay the amount of the underpayment to
City at the time of the statement required under this Paragraph 2.06(C). Any
overpayment shall be credited by City to SRI's account.
SRI must maintain books and records in a manner that clearly and accurately reflects
gross revenue as defined in Paragraph 2.06(B). All books and records shall be
preserved for a period of not less than five (5) years after the close of SRI's fiscal
year to which they relate.
(D) City's Right to Inspect Books and Records
All books and records maintained by SRI relating to this License Agreement shall be
available at all reasonable times for inspection and verification by City or any of its
designated representatives. City has the right at any time to examine SRI's books
and records at City's expense, and SRI shall cooperate with any person making such
examination on behalf of City.
ARTICLE 3
OBJECTIVES, DELIVERABLES, AND SCOPE OF WORK
3.01 See Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for all appropriate
purposes.
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ARTICLE 4
PROPRIETARY MARKS, INDICIA, AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
4.01 Definitions
(A) Various trademarks, trade names, and specified commercial identification words,
letters, and symbols relating to the City of Round Rock, Texas, are collectively
referred to in this License Agreement as "Proprietary Marks."
(B) Certain designs of signs, structures, and logos relating to the City of Round Rock,
Texas, are collectively referred to in this License Agreement as "Indicia."
4.02 Use of Proprietary Marks
By executing this License Agreement, SRI acknowledges the validity of the Proprietary
Marks and that the Proprietary Marks are the sole property of City. SRI shall use the
Proprietary Marks only for so long as the term of this License Agreement, and only in
connection with the manufacture/modification and sale of products and the rendition of
services in the manner and for the purposes specified in this License Agreement. SRI shall
not, either during or after the term of this License Agreement, do anything, or aid or assist
any other party to do anything, which would infringe on, harm, impair, or contest the rights
claimed by City in and to any of the Proprietary Marks.
4.03 Use of Indicia
By executing this License Agreement, SRI acknowledges the validity of the Indicia and that
the Indicia are the sole property of City. SRI shall use the Indicia only for so long as the term
of this License Agreement, and only in connection with the manufacture/modification and
sale of products and the rendition of services in the manner and for the purposes specified
in this License Agreement. SRI shall not, either during or after the term of this License
Agreement, do anything, or aid or assist any other party to do anything, which would infringe
on, harm, impair, or contest the rights claimed by City in and to any of the Indicia.
4.04 Prohibition on Licensee (SRI)
SRI shall not use any advertising material, promotional material, signs, forms, or other
documents that City furnishes to SRI for any purpose other than to promote the sale of City's
products. Furthermore, SRI shall not copy any of such material without prior permission in
writing from City.
4.05 Written Pre -Approval Required
SRI shall not use any Proprietary Marks or Indicia on any merchandise whatsoever which has
not been pre -approved in writing by City.
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4.06 Goodwill
SRI agrees that all goodwill that may arise from SRI's use of the Proprietary Marks or the
Indicia shall at all times remain the sole and exclusive property of City and shall inure to the
sole benefit of City.
ARTICLE 5
QUALITY STANDARDS
5.01 SRI shall provide, upon request, evidence of the conduct of its operations and samples of its
work and products so that City may, in its sole judgment and discretion, ascertain SRI's
ability to meet quality standards, ability to meet demand and schedules, and ability to
perform to City's requirements.
ARTICLE 6
TERMINATION
6.01 City may terminate or suspend performance of this License Agreement for City's
convenience, with or without cause, upon written notice to SRI. SRI shall terminate or
suspend performance on a schedule acceptable to City.
6.02 City shall also have the right to terminate this License Agreement with cause by giving
fifteen (15) days' written notice to SRI by certified mail, addressed to SRI at its place of
business, on the occurrence of any of the following events:
(A) SRI becomes insolvent, is declared bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit
of creditors;
(B) A receiver is appointed or any proceeding is instituted against SRI under any
provisions of the federal Bankruptcy Code;
(C) SRI defaults in the performance of any provision of this License Agreement, and the
default is not remedied within fifteen (15) days on demand of City;
(D) The business of SRI is sold, leased, or for any reason passes from the actual
supervision or control of SRI.
6.03 Duties of Licensee (SRI) Upon Termination
In the event of termination of this License Agreement, SRI shall surrender all rights and
licenses granted under this License Agreement and shall cease the use of City's trade name,
copyrights and trademarks.
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ARTICLE 7
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
7.01 SRI is an independent contractor, not City's employee. SRI's employees or subcontractors
are not City's employees. This License Agreement does not create a partnership relationship.
Neither party has authority to enter into contracts as agent for the other party. SRI and City
agree to the following rights consistent with an independent contractor relationship:
(A) SRI has the right to perform services for others during this License Agreement term;
(B) SRI has the sole right to control and direct the means, manner and method by which
services required by this License Agreement will be performed;
(C) SRI has the right to hire assistants as subcontractors, or to use employees to provide
the services required by this License Agreement;
(D) SRI or SRI's employees or subcontractors shall perform the services required by this
License Agreement. City shall not hire, supervise, or pay any assistants to help SRI;
(E) Neither SRI nor SRI's employees or subcontractors shall receive any training from
City in the skills necessary to perform the services required by this License
Agreement;
(F) City shall not require SRI or SRI's employees or subcontractors to devote full time
to performing the services required by this License Agreement;
(G) Neither SRI nor SRI's employees or subcontractors are eligible to participate in any
employee pension, health, vacation pay, sick pay, or other fringe benefit plan of City.
ARTICLE 8
WARRANTIES
8.01 SRI warrants that all services performed under this License Agreement shall be performed
consistent with generally prevailing professional or industry standards.
ARTICLE 9
INDEMNIFICATION
9.01 SRI agrees to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify City for and from all losses, damages,
and claims arising as a result of negligent actions or wrongful performance by SRI and its
agents and subcontractors during its performance pursuant to this License Agreement.
Except to the extent that SRI is obligated to indemnify City, City shall indemnify SRI against
any third party claim or liability not arising from negligent or wrongful performance by SRI.
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ARTICLE 10
ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION
10.01 No party may assign any rights or delegate any duties under this License Agreement without
the other party's prior written approval.
ARTICLE 11
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL TAXES
11.01 SRI shall pay all income taxes, and FICA (Social Security and Medicare taxes) incurred
while performing services under this License Agreement. City will not do the following:
(A) Withhold FICA from SRI's payments or make FICA payments on SRI's behalf;
(B) Make state/federal unemployment compensation contributions on SRI's behalf; or
(C) Withhold state or federal income tax from SRI's payments.
ARTICLE 12
NOTICES
12.01 All notices and other communications in connection with this License Agreement shall be
in writing and shall be considered given as follows:
(A) When delivered personally to the recipient's address as stated in this License
Agreement; or
(B) Three (3) days after being deposited in the United States mail, with postage prepaid
to the recipient's address as stated in this License Agreement.
Notice to SRI:
Mickey O'Riley
SRI Monogramming, Inc.
2303 County Road 172
Round Rock, TX 78681
Notice to City:
City of Round Rock AND TO:
Attention: City Manager
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
City of Round Rock
Attention: City Attorney
309 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to restrict the transmission of routine
communications between representatives of City and SRI.
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ARTICLE 13
APPLICABLE LAW
13.01 The laws of the State of Texas shall govern this License Agreement. Venue shall lie in
Williamson County, Texas.
ARTICLE 14
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
14.01 This License Agreement is and represents the entire contractual agreement between SRI and
City. This document and its accompanying exhibits contain all of the agreements,
representations, covenants, and conditions made between City and SRI with respect to the
licensing arrangement that constitutes the subject matter of this License Agreement. Unless
set forth in this License Agreement, neither party shall be liable for any other representations.
All modifications and amendments to this License Agreement must be in writing.
ARTICLE 15
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
15.01 If a dispute arises under this License 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 and SRI shall each select a mediator and the 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.
15.02 City and SRI hereby expressly agree that no claims or disputes between the parties arising
out of or relating to this License 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.
ARTICLE 16
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
16.01 SRI shall conduct its business in strict compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances,
regulations, and other requirements of any federal, state, county, municipal, or other
government, and will obtain all necessary permits, licenses, or other consents for the
operation of the business.
ARTICLE 17
SEVERABILITY
17.01 The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of this License Agreement or
the occurrence of any event rendering any portion or provision of this License Agreement
void shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision of
this License Agreement. Any void provision shall be deemed severed from this License
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Agreement, and the balance of this License Agreement shall be construed and enforced as
if this License Agreement did not contain the particular portion or provision held to be void.
The parties further agree to amend this License 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 16 shall not prevent this entire License Agreement from being
void should a provision which is of the essence to this License Agreement be determined
void.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and SRI have executed this License Agreement in multiple
originals on the dates indicated.
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS ATTEST:
By:
Mayor
Date Signed:
SRI MONOGRAMMING, INC.
By:
'Riley
Date Signed: 6 L
Title:
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City Secretary
Date Signed:
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY.
Round Rock Identity Style Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Round Rock Identity
Guides for Usage
Intro
2
Style
Usage
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Color Palette
3
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Font Guidelines
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Trademark Considerations
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Contact Information
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INTRODUCTION
The Round Rock identity, brand, look and feel is how people will identify and separate
Round Rock, Texas. This brand is a source of pride and is composed of many elements
including the font, the style, the colors and the overall usage.
Protecting this brand provides leverage for Round Rock, strengthens our presence,
increases awareness, develops recall and loyalty among our audiences and ultimately,
creates staying power. This is why establishing guidelines and regulations about our
brand's usage is important, and these guidelines should be followed by all, City and
Chamber employees, media, our partners and our vendors. From press releases, to city
vehicles, to newsletters, to Web sites, flyers, brochures and promotional items, the brand
should remain consistent.
The following document provides guidelines on usage for the City's logo and tagline,
covering almost any situation in which the brand might be used. If you need assistance or
have any questions on identity usage, details or formats, please contact Will Hampton, City
of Round Rock Communications Director, at 512-218-5409.
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ROUND ROCK BRAND STYLE
Brand Personality:
All communications, large and small, should reflect the key brand attributes and
personality. Round Rock's primary personality as a City is a center of success. Round Rock
provides employees, employers, citizens, families and all people access to and elements
of success. Rather than trendy, Round Rock is established, proven and stable, as well
as visionary.
Additionally, we need to consider the communications needs of our target markets and
partners. All aspects of our communications, including the design, writing tone and
content should reflect the fact that we are addressing a range of audiences, from
employees to employers, current citizens, prospective small, mid and large-sized businesses
and their CEOs.
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LOGO USAGE
GUIDLINES FOR LOGO USAGE
Round Rock's logo:
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY
LOGO COMPONENTS
The Round Rock logo consists of the following;
• The logo graphics: Three brushstrokes converging to create a star
• The logotype: Round Rock, Texas underlined; "Purpose. Passion. Prosperity." beneath
• The typeface: Matrix Book upper case
DIFFERENT VERSIONS FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS
For flexibility, the following pages show multiple versions of the logo for your use—color,
black -and -white and reversed, horizontal and vertical versions (both with and without
the tagline).
PROPER USAGE OF THE LOGOS
All logo artwork/files will be provided by the Communications Director with the City of
Round Rock Any files/artwork received should be used as is, without alteration, with the
exception of size.
Misusing Round Rock's logo has the potential of causing damage in the form of brand
devaluation. Any usage of the logo, in any form, by vendors or partners should be
approved by Round Rock.
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AVAILABLE FORMATS
The logos will be used in many different formats and mediums. As a result, the following
file formats are available for your use:
• EPS: Encapsulated Postscript. This is the most popular format for print
materials. It is resolution -independent and can be scaled easily.
• BMP: Bitmap. This type of file is embedded directly into Word documents_
BMP is not used for high-quality printing or web use.
• G: Joint Photograph Expert Group. These files are an easily read format
for the majority of programs.
• G1F: Graphics Interchange Format. Easily read by most programs, gifs work
well with the Web and PowerPoint presentations. It is used mainly with
line art and logos.
MINIMUM SIZE
The logo and tagline should never be reduced so small they become illegible. Use your best
judgment when reproducing Round Rock artwork. Any questions or concerns about usage
should be directed to Will Hampton, City of Round Rock Communications Director.
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CLEAR SPACE
To give it presence, an area of dear space should be left around the logo and tagline.
No artwork, text, symbols, colors of any sort should intrude into this area.
Minimum clear space is determined by using the Signature Cap Height and applying that
measurement as a framed border around the logo.
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LOGO STYLES
Color logo with tagline
Color logo without tagline
Black and white logo with tagline
Black and white logo without tagline
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE RASSION. PROSPERITY.
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE PASSION. PROSPERITY
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LOGO STYLES IN REVERSE OR DARK BACKGROUNDS
(In this usage, logo and tagline must be printed in four colors-)
Color logo with tagline
Color logo without tagline
Black and white logo with tagline
Black and white logo without tagline
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LOGO COLOR PALETTE
PANTONE/COLOR CONVERSIONS
The following colors are approved for use in Round Rock communications and must be
used when reproducing our logo.
Four-color process (CMYK) is the preferred reproduction method in print mediums.
RGB values are provided for broadcast use, and web values are provided for interactive use.
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PANTONE 288
RGB Values: R - o
G - 40
B-122
CMYK Values: C - loo
M-65
Y - o
K-31
Web Value: 003366
PANTONE 288 - 8o%
RGB Values: R - 66
G-87
B-142
CMYK Values: C - 8o
M-52
Y - o
K-24
Web Value: 336699
PANTONE 1805
RGB Values: R -187
G-45
B-63
CMYK Values: C - o
M-91
Y-100
K-24
Web Value: CC3333
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FONT GUIDELINES
The provisions of font for use in Round Rock communication materials
should include the following:
APPROVED FONTS
We've chosen Matrix as our primary Iogotype font.
Matrix Book has been selected as our print font.
PRINT FONTS
• Headline and Bodytext typeface: MatrixBook
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqurstuvwxyz
• Subhead typeface: MatrixBold
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqurstuvwxyz
WEB FONTS
These are a few font choices that work well in HTML format. We feel the best choices for
our needs and for readability are as follows:
• Headline and body text typeface: Verdana
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqurstuvwxyz
• Headline and body text typeface: Arial
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqurstuvwxyz
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COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK CONSIDERATIONS
The following copy should appear on all communications, including collateral
materials, Web sites, print ads and interactive uses. The only exceptions are
internal communications.
COPYRIGHT
The copyright notice should include all years of the creation of the material. For example,
Current use:
Copyright 2002, City of Round Rock, All rights reserved.
Multi-year use:
Copyright 2002-2005, City of Round Rock, All rights reserved.
TRADEMARK
Currently being investigated by the City of Round Rock.
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DATE: June 7, 2002
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — June 13, 2002
ITEM: 14.E.1. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License
Agreement with SRI Monogramming, Inc. for specialty items
imprinted with the Round Rock brand (logo and tagline).
Resource: Nancy Yawn, Public Affairs and Business Development Director
Will Hampton, Communications Director
History: The City of Round Rock has a copyrighted brand that is being displayed on
various mediums.
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source of funds: N/A
Outside Resources: N/A
Impact/Benefit: Citizens, businesses and City employees will be able to purchase shirts, caps,
mugs, etc. on-line which display the new brand. This will enable the brand to
become more widespread. The City of Round Rock will also receive 15% of
the revenue from these sales.
Public Comment: N/A
Sponsor: N/A
EXECUTED
DOCUMENT
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CITY OF ROUND ROCK
LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH SRI MONOGRAMMING, INC.
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this the Ao
3 day of the month
of , 2002 by and between the City of Round Rock, a Texas home -rule municipal
corp tion, whose offices are located at 221 East Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664-5299
(hereinafter referred to as "City"), and SRI Monogramming, Inc., whose offices are located at 2303
County Road 172, Round Rock, Texas 78681 (hereinafter referred to as "SRI").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, City desires to contract for a merchandise fulfillment program to provide
promotional items for sale to consumers, with such items containing or displaying the City of Round
Rock's protected marks and copyrights; and
WHEREAS, City desires to contract for SRI's assumption of responsibility for all costs of
processing orders, inventory, shipping and handling such promotional items; and
WHEREAS, City desires to contract for SRI's assumption of responsibility for providing a
website link for approved merchandise; and
WHEREAS, City intends to accomplish these objectives by the grant of a standard non-
exclusive License Agreement between the City of Round Rock and SRI for the use of the protected
marks and copyrights of the City of Round Rock; and
WHEREAS, City and SRI desire to enter into this License 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:
ARTICLE 1
STATEMENT OF STATUS, BUSINESS, AND OBJECTIVES OF PARTIES
Status of Licensor (City)
1.01 The City of Round Rock, Texas is a home -rule municipal corporation with power to own
property and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted.
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City has its principal place of business at offices located at 221 East Main Street, Round
Rock, Texas 78664-5299.
Business of Licensor (City)
1.02 City has the exclusive right and power to use the trade name "City of Round Rock, Texas"
and associated trade names, trade slogans, trademarks, service marks, copyrights and logos
used in conjunction with that trade name.
As part of its business operations, City may grant others the right and license to
manufacture/modify and sell City's products and to use City's trade name, trademarks,
copyrights and logos in connection with the manufacture/modification and sale of products.
Status of Licensee (SRI)
1.03 Licensee, SRI Monogramming, Inc., is a duly incorporated corporation whose offices are
located at 2303 County Road 172, Round Rock, Texas 78681.
Commercial Objective of Licensee (SRI)
1.04 Under this License Agreement, SRI desires to manufacture/modify, sell, and distribute City's
products and to use City's trade name, trademarks, copyrights and logos in connection with
such manufacture/modification, sale, and distribution.
ARTICLE 2
TERM AND COMPENSATION
Grant of License
2.01 City grants to SRI the non -transferable right and license to use certain of its identifying
marks and copyrights as listed on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference for all appropriate purposes, and to sell and distribute goods to the public under
City's trade name, trademarks, copyrights and logos.
The right and license granted herein to SRI is not limited to a particular territory or
geographic area.
Non -Exclusivity of Grant
2.02 The right and license granted to SRI in this License Agreement is non-exclusive. Use of
City's trade naive and associated marks and copyrights by SRI shall not be exclusive. City
retains the right to grant use of City's trade name and associated marks and copyrights to
additional licensees.
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Further Grant of Rights and Privileges
2.03 City grants to SRI the following unassignable rights and privileges: Use of City's trade
name, trademarks, logo, copyrights and signs so that SRI may conduct the business covered
herein. The parties agree that SRI has the responsibility to devote its best efforts to fulfilling
the responsibility of manufacturing/modifying, distributing, and selling the licensed products
within any territory it serves.
Term
2.04 This License Agreement shall be effective on the date it has been signed by every 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.
Unless previously terminated as otherwise provided in this License Agreement, the
appointment of SRI as Licensee hereunder shall be for an initial term of twelve (12) months
beginning from the effective date hereof. After that initial term, this License Agreement may
renew and extend automatically for successive terms, for a period not to exceed three (3)
years after the initial expiration of term, only upon the express written agreement of both
parties and only provided SRI has performed all covenants and undertakings specified in this
License Agreement.
City reserves the right to review the relationship at any time, and may elect to terminate the
contract with or without cause or may elect to continue.
Compensation
2.05 SRI shall pay to City, for the rights and privileges granted, the following sums:
(A) Licensing Fee: A non-refundable licensing fee of $25.00 upon execution of this
Licensing Agreement as an advance against future royalties.
(B) Royalties: Commencing on the date Licensee begins operating under this License
Agreement, a quarterly royalty of fifteen percent (15%) of gross sales.
2.06 Royalties
(A) Payment of Royalties
SRI agrees to pay City, within fifteen (15) calendar days after the close of each
quarter during the tenn of this License Agreement, a royalty in an amount equal to
fifteen percent (15%) of SRI 's gross revenue derived from this License Agreement
(as defined in Paragraph 2.06(B) herein), for the preceding quarter.
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(B) Definition of Gross Revenue
For purposes of Paragraph 2.06(A) herein and this License Agreement, the term
"gross revenue" is defined as the total of all revenue derived by the Licensee from the
operations hereunder, whether from sales for cash or credit, and irrespective of
whether the revenue has been collected. Gross revenue includes sales of both
products and services. Gross revenue does not include sales taxes, use taxes, gross
receipts taxes, and other similar taxes added to the sales price and collected from the
customer. It also does not include any bona fide refunds, rebates, and discounts.
(C) Reports and Records
SRI must submit to City with each quarterly royalty payment of royalty required in
accordance with Paragraph 2.06(A) a correct and complete statement of gross
revenue on forms acceptable to City. Such statements must contain all information
requested, and shall be certified by SRI.
Within sixty (60) days after the close of SRI's fiscal year, SRI shall furnish on forms
acceptable to City a statement of the total gross revenue for that fiscal year, as shown
on SRI's business books and records. If such statement discloses any underpayment
of royalties for such fiscal year, SRI shall pay the amount of the underpayment to
City at the time of the statement required under this Paragraph 2.06(C). Any
overpayment shall be credited by City to SRI's account.
SRI must maintain books and records in a manner that clearly and accurately reflects
gross revenue as defined in Paragraph 2.06(B). All books and records shall be
preserved for a period of not less than five (5) years after the close of SRI's fiscal
year to which they relate.
(D) City's Right to Inspect Books and Records
All books and records maintained by SRI relating to this License Agreement shall be
available at all reasonable times for inspection and verification by City or any of its
designated representatives. City has the right at any time to examine SRI's books
and records at City's expense, and SRI shall cooperate with any person making such
examination on behalf of City.
ARTICLE 3
OBJECTIVES, DELIVERABLES, AND SCOPE OF WORK
3.01 See Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for all appropriate
purposes.
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ARTICLE 4
PROPRIETARY MARKS, INDICIA, AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
4.01 Definitions
(A) Various trademarks, trade names, and specified commercial identification words,
letters, and symbols relating to the City of Round Rock, Texas, are collectively
referred to in this License Agreement as "Proprietary Marks."
(B) Certain designs of signs, structures, and logos relating to the City of Round Rock,
Texas, are collectively referred to in this License Agreement as "Indicia."
4.02 Use of Proprietary Marks
By executing this License Agreement, SRI acknowledges the validity of the Proprietary
Marks and that the Proprietary Marks are the sole property of City. SRI shall use the
Proprietary Marks only for so long as the term of this License Agreement, and only in
connection with the manufacture/modification and sale of products and the rendition of
services in the manner and for the purposes specified in this License Agreement. SRI shall
not, either during or after the term of this License Agreement, do anything, or aid or assist
any other party to do anything, which would infringe on, harm, impair, or contest the rights
claimed by City in and to any of the Proprietary Marks.
4.03 Use of Indicia
By executing this License Agreement, SRI acknowledges the validity of the Indicia and that
the Indicia are the sole property of City. SRI shall use the Indicia only for so long as the term
of this License Agreement, and only in connection with the manufacture/modification and
sale of products and the rendition of services in the manner and for the purposes specified
in this License Agreement. SRI shall not, either during or after the term of this License
Agreement, do anything, or aid or assist any other party to do anything, which would infringe
on, harm, impair, or contest the rights claimed by City in and to any of the Indicia.
4.04 Prohibition on Licensee (SRI)
SRI shall not use any advertising material, promotional material, signs, forms, or other
documents that City furnishes to SRI for any purpose other than to promote the sale of City's
products. Furthermore, SRI shall not copy any of such material without prior permission in
writing from City.
4.05 Written Pre -Approval Required
SRI shall not use any Proprietary Marks or Indicia on any merchandise whatsoever which has
not been pre -approved in writing by City.
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4.06 Goodwill
SRI agrees that all goodwill that may arise from SRI's use of the Proprietary Marks or the
Indicia shall at all times remain the sole and exclusive property of City and shall inure to the
sole benefit of City.
ARTICLE 5
QUALITY STANDARDS
5.01 SRI shall provide, upon request, evidence of the conduct of its operations and samples of its
work and products so that City may, in its sole judgment and discretion, ascertain SRI's
ability to meet quality standards, ability to meet demand and schedules, and ability to
perform to City's requirements.
ARTICLE 6
TERMINATION
6.01 City may terminate or suspend performance of this License Agreement for City's
convenience, with or without cause, upon written notice to SRI. SRI shall terminate or
suspend performance on a schedule acceptable to City.
6.02 City shall also have the right to terminate this License Agreement with cause by giving
fifteen (15) days' written notice to SRI by certified mail, addressed to SRI at its place of
business, on the occurrence of any of the following events:
(A) SRI becomes insolvent, is declared bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit
of creditors;
(B) A receiver is appointed or any proceeding is instituted against SRI under any
provisions of the federal Bankruptcy Code;
(C) SRI defaults in the performance of any provision of this License Agreement, and the
default is not remedied within fifteen (15) days on demand of City;
(D) The business of SRI is sold, leased, or for any reason passes from the actual
supervision or control of SRI.
6.03 Duties of Licensee (SRI) Upon Termination
In the event of termination of this License Agreement, SRI shall surrender all rights and
licenses granted under this License Agreement and shall cease the use of City's trade name,
copyrights and trademarks.
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ARTICLE 7
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
7.01 SRI is an independent contractor, not City's employee. SRI's employees or subcontractors
are not City's employees. This License Agreement does not create a partnership relationship.
Neither party has authority to enter into contracts as agent for the other party. SRI and City
agree to the following rights consistent with an independent contractor relationship:
(A) SRI has the right to perform services for others during this License Agreement term;
(B) SRI has the sole right to control and direct the means, manner and method by which
services required by this License Agreement will be performed;
(C) SRI has the right to hire assistants as subcontractors, or to use employees to provide
the services required by this License Agreement;
(D) SRI or SRI's employees or subcontractors shall perform the services required by this
License Agreement. City shall not hire, supervise, or pay any assistants to help SRI;
(E) Neither SRI nor SRI's employees or subcontractors shall receive any training from
City in the skills necessary to perform the services required by this License
Agreement;
(F) City shall not require SRI or SRI's employees or subcontractors to devote full time
to performing the services required by this License Agreement;
(G) Neither SRI nor SRI's employees or subcontractors are eligible to participate in any
employee pension, health, vacation pay, sick pay, or other fringe benefit plan of City.
ARTICLE 8
WARRANTIES
8.01 SRI warrants that all services performed under this License Agreement shall be performed
consistent with generally prevailing professional or industry standards.
ARTICLE 9
INDEMNIFICATION
9.01 SRI agrees to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify City for and from all losses, damages,
and claims arising as a result of negligent actions or wrongful performance by SRI and its
agents and subcontractors during its performance pursuant to this License Agreement.
Except to the extent that SRI is obligated to indemnify City, City shall indemnify SRI against
any third party claim or liability not arising from negligent or wrongful performance by SRI.
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ARTICLE 10
ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION
10.01 No party may assign any rights or delegate any duties under this License Agreement without
the other party's prior written approval.
ARTICLE 11
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL TAXES
11.01 SRI shall pay all income taxes, and FICA (Social Security and Medicare taxes) incurred
while performing services under this License Agreement. City will not do the following:
(A) Withhold FICA from SRI's payments or make FICA payments on SRI's behalf;
(B) Make state/federal unemployment compensation contributions on SRI's behalf; or
(C) Withhold state or federal income tax from SRI's payments.
ARTICLE 12
NOTICES
12.01 All notices and other communications in connection with this License Agreement shall be
in writing and shall be considered given as follows:
(A) When delivered personally to the recipient's address as stated in this License
Agreement; or
(B) Three (3) days after being deposited in the United States mail, with postage prepaid
to the recipient's address as stated in this License Agreement.
Notice to SRI:
Mickey O'Riley
SRI Monogramming, Inc.
2303 County Road 172
Round Rock, TX 78681
Notice to City:
City of Round Rock AND TO:
Attention: City Manager
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
City of Round Rock
Attention: City Attorney
309 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to restrict the transmission of routine
communications between representatives of City and SRI.
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ARTICLE 13
APPLICABLE LAW
13.01 The laws of the State of Texas shall govern this License Agreement. Venue shall lie in
Williamson County, Texas.
ARTICLE 14
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
14.01 This License Agreement is and represents the entire contractual agreement between SRI and
City. This document and its accompanying exhibits contain all of the agreements,
representations, covenants, and conditions made between City and SRI with respect to the
licensing arrangement that constitutes the subject matter of this License Agreement. Unless
set forth in this License Agreement, neither party shall be liable for any other representations.
All modifications and amendments to this License Agreement must be in writing.
ARTICLE 15
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
15.01 If a dispute arises under this License 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 and SRI shall each select a mediator and the 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.
15.02 City and SRI hereby expressly agree that no claims or disputes between the parties arising
out of or relating to this License 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.
ARTICLE 16
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
16.01 SRI shall conduct its business in strict compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances,
regulations, and other requirements of any federal, state, county, municipal, or other
government, and will obtain all necessary permits, licenses, or other consents for the
operation of the business.
ARTICLE 17
SEVERABILITY
17.01 The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of this License Agreement or
the occurrence of any event rendering any portion or provision of this License Agreement
void shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision of
this License Agreement. Any void provision shall be deemed severed from this License
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Agreement, and the balance of this License Agreement shall be construed and enforced as
if this License Agreement did not contain the particular portion or provision held to be void.
The parties further agree to amend this License 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 16 shall not prevent this entire License Agreement from being
void should a provision which is of the essence to this License Agreement be determined
void.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and SRI have executed this License Agreement in multiple
originals on the dates indicated.
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
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City Secretary
SRI MONOGRAMMING, INC.
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Date Signed:
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ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY.
Round Rock Identity Style Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Round Rock Identity
Guides for Usage
intro
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Style 3
Usage
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Color Palette 9
Font Guidelines �o
Trademark Considerations iI
Contact Information
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INTRODUCTION
The Round Rock identity, brand, look and feel is how people will identify and separate
Round Rock, Texas. This brand is a source of pride and is composed of .many elements
including the Font, the style, the colors and the overall usage.
Protecting this brand provides leverage for Round Rock, strengthens our presence,
increases awareness, develops recall and loyalty among our audiences and ultimately,
creates staying power. This is why establishing guidelines and regulations about our
brand's usage is important, and these guidelines should be followed by all, City and
Chamber employees, media, our partners and our vendors. From press releases, to city
vehicles, to newsletters, to Web sites, flyers, brochures and promotional items, the brand
should remain consistent
The following document provides guidelines on usage for the City's logo and tagline,
covering almost any situation in which the brand might be used. If you need assistance or
have any questions on identity usage, details or formats, please contact Will Hampton, City
of Round Rock Communications Director, at 92-218-5409.
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ROUND ROCK BRAND STYLE
Brand Personality:
All communications, large and small, should reflect the key brand attributes and
personality. Round Rock's primary personality as a City is a center of success. Round Rock
provides employees, employers, citizens, families and all people access to and elements
of success. Rather than trendy, Round Rock is established, proven and stable, as well
as visionary.
Additionally, we need to consider the communications needs of our target markets and
partners. All aspects of our communications, induding the design, writing tone and
content should reflect the fact that we are addressing a range of audiences, from
employees to employers, current citizens, prospective small, mid and large-sized businesses
and their CEOs.
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LOGO USAGE
GUIDLINES FOR LOGO USAGE
Round Rock's logo:
ROUND ROCK TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY
LOGO COMPONENTS
The Round Rock logo consists of the following;
• The logo graphics: Three brushstrokes converging to create a star
• The logotype: Round Rock, Texas underlined; "Purpose. Passion. Prosperity" beneath
• The typeface: Matrix Book upper case
DIFFERENT VERSIONS FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS
For flexibility, the following pages show multiple versions of the logo for your use—color,
black -and -white and reversed, horizontal and vertical versions (both with and without
the tagline).
PROPER USAGE OF THE LOGOS
All logo artwork/files will be provided by the Communications Director with the City of
Round Rock Any files/artwork received should be used as is, without alteration, with the
exception of size.
Misusing Round Rock's logo has the potential of causing damage in the form of brand
devaluation. Any usage of the logo, in any form, by vendors or partners should be
approved by Round Rock
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Av.AIIABLE FORMATS
The logos will be used in many different formats and mediums. As a result, the following
file formats are available for your use:
• EP& Encapsulated Postscript. This is the most popular format for print
materials_ It is resolution -independent and can be scaled easily.
BMP: Bitmap. This type of file is embedded directly into Word documents..
BMP is not used for high-quality printing or web use.
jPEG Joint Photograph Expert Group. These files are an easily read format
for the majority of programs_
GIF: Graphics Interchange Format. Easily read by most programs, gifs work
well with the Web and PowerPoint presentations. It is used mainly with
line art and logos.
MINIMUM SIZE
The logo and tagline should never be reduced so small they become illegible. Use your best
judgment when reproducing Round Rock artwork. Any questions or concerns about usage
should be directed to Will Hampton, City of Round Rock Communications Director:
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GEAR SPACE
To give it presence, an area of clear space should be left around the logo and tagline.
No artwork, text, symbols, colors of any sort should intrude into this area.
Minimum clear space is determined by using the Signature Cap Height and applying that
measurement as a framed border around the logo.
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LOGO STYLES
Color logo with tagline
Color logo without tagline
Black and white logo with tagline
Black and white logo without tagline
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE PASSION. PROSPERITY
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE PASSION. PROSPERITY
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LOGO STYLES IN REVERSE OR DARK BACKGROUNDS
(In this usage, logo and tagline must be printed in four colors.)
Color logo with tagline
Color logo without tagline
Black and white logo with tagline
Black and white logo without tagline
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
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LOGO COLOR PALETTE
PANTONE/COLOR CONVERSIONS
The following colors are approved for use in Round Rock communications and must be
used when reproducing our logo.
Four-color process (CMYK) is the preferred reproduction method in print mediums.
RGB values are provided for broadcast use, and web values are provided for interactive use.
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PANTONE 288
RGB Values: R - o
G - 40
B-122
CMYK Values: C - ioo
M-65
Y - o
K-31
Web Value: 003366
PANTONE 288 - 8o%
RGB Values: R - 66
G-87
B-142
CMYK Values: C - 8o
M-52
Y - o
K-24
Web Value: 336699
PANTONE 1805
RGB Values: R -187
G-45
B - 63
CMYK Values: C - o
M-91
Y -Ioo
K-24
Web Value: CC3333
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FONT GUIDELINES
The provisions of font for use in Round Rock communication materials
should include the following:
APPROVED FONTS
We've chosen Matrix as our primary logotype font.
Matrix Book has been selected as our print font.
PRINT FONTS
• Headline and Bodytext typeface MatrixBook
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqurstuvwxyz
-Subhead typeface MatrixBold
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV WXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqurstuvwxyz
WEB FONTS
These are a few font choices that work well in HTML format. We feel the best choices for
our needs and for readability are as follows:
• Headline and body text typeface Verdana
ABCDEFGH IJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqurstuvwxyz
• Headline and body text typeface: Arial
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqurstuvwxyz
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COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK CONSIDERATIONS
The following copy should appear on all communications, including collateral
materials, Web sites, print ads and interactive uses. The only exceptions are
internal communications.
COPYRIGHT
The copyright notice should include all years of the creation of the material. For example,
Current use:
Copyright 2002, City of Round Rock, All rights reserved
Multi-year use:
Copyright 2002-2005, City of Round Rock, All rights reserved.
TRADEMARK
Currently being investigated by the City of Round Rock.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
City of Round Rock
Will Hampton, Communications Director
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
(512) 218-5409
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EXHIBIT B
Objectives, Deliverables, and Scope of Work
Provision of Promotional Items
Provision of promotional items with the City of Round Rock's logo for the purpose of selling
to consumers.
Bearing all costs and expenses, and performing all necessary functions, of processing orders,
inventory, shipping and handling such promotional items.
Creation of Website Link
Creation (design and layout) of website link for approved merchandise, entirely at SRI's
expense.