HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-15-I01E Des Moines Skydivers, LLC AgreementAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 15, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Agreement between the
City of Waukee, Iowa, and Des Moines Skydivers, LLC in the amount not to
exceed $2,446.09
FORMAT:Consent
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The agreement between the City of Waukee, Iowa, and
Des Moines Skydivers, LLC is for a skydiving demonstration during the
Waukee Independence Day Celebration. The demonstration will include four
jumpers, utilizing pyrotechnics in Red, White, and Blue. The landing location
for the demonstration will be in Centennial Park just west of the softball
fields. Should the event need to be cancelled due to weather, the City would
only be responsible for the test jump pyrotechnics and the insurance
application fee of $50. Should the City of Waukee decide to cancel the event
for any reason, we would be responsible for the same. The tentative jump
time is set for 8:00 p.m. on July 4th. The City Attorney has reviewed this
agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Approve Payment
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Agreement
PREPARED BY: Matt Jermier
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2021
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA, AND
DES MOINES SKYDIVERS, LLC
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized
Municipal Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee annually hosts a 4th of July celebration with activities and
amusements for all ages; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Park Board wishes to enter into a contract with Des Moines
Skydivers, LLC, for a demonstration jump as part of the 4th of July festivities; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed the agreement and finds it satisfactory.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council that the
Agreement between the City of Waukee, Iowa, and Des Moines Skydivers, LLC is hereby
approved.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved this the 15th day of
March, 2020.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair
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AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into this 3rd day of March, 2021, by and between City of
Waukee, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City," and Des Moines Skydivers,
LLC (Fed. ID #42-1508704), an Iowa limited liability company organized under the laws of the
State of Iowa, party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant" as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Services provided under this Agreement shall be as further described in Attachment 1, Scope
of Services.
2. SCHEDULE
The schedule of the services to be performed shall conform to the Schedule set forth in
Attachment 1.
3. COMPENSATION
A. In consideration of the services provided herein, the City agrees to pay the Consultant the
following sum NOT-TO-EXCEED, including any authorized reimbursable expenses,
pursuant to the Schedule of Fees set forth in Attachment 1. In the event the Jump is
cancelled for any reason by either party and except for (a) the items marked “non-
refundable” in Attachment 1; or (b) provided that test jumps have been made and the test
pyrotechnics that have been used, the amounts paid hereunder shall be refunded to the
City.
B. In consideration of the compensation paid to the Consultant, the Consultant agrees to
perform all services to the reasonable satisfaction of the City by performing the services
in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members
of Consultant's profession currently practicing under similar circumstances. If the
performance of this Agreement involves the services of others or the furnishing of
equipment, supplies, or materials, the Consultant agrees to pay for the same in full.
4. INSURANCE
A. Consultant understands and agrees that Consultant shall have no right of coverage under
any and all existing or future City comprehensive, self or personal injury policies.
B. The Consultant shall provide evidence of insurance purchased through the United States
Parachute Association (“USPA”) insurance provider covering bodily injury or property
damage due to an occurrence arising out of skydiving demonstration jumps in the amount
of one million dollars ($1,000,000) covering the jump(s) contemplated under this
Agreement.
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C. Failure of Consultant to maintain any of the insurance coverages set forth above shall
constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
5. NOTICE
Any notice to the parties required under this agreement shall be in writing, delivered to the
person designated below, by United States mail or in hand delivery, at the indicated address
unless otherwise designated in writing.
FOR THE CITY: FOR THE CONSULTANT:
Name: City of Waukee Name: Des Moines Skydivers LLC
Attn: Matt Jermier Attn: Randy Roth
Title: Director of Parks and Recreation Title: President
Address: 230 W. Hickman Road Address: 36782 Meadow Lane
City, State: Waukee, IA 50263 City, State: Cumming, IA 50061
6. GENERAL COMPLIANCE
In the conduct of the services contemplated hereunder, the Consultant shall comply with
applicable state, federal, and local law, rules, and regulations, technical standards, or
specifications issued by the City. Consultant must qualify for and obtain any required
licenses prior to commencement of work, including any licenses necessary to perform work
within the State of Iowa.
7. STANDARD OF CARE
Services provided by the Consultant under this Agreement shall be performed in a manner
consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same
profession currently practicing under similar circumstances.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant acknowledges that it is an independent contractor and performing services
utilizing its own skill, judgement, experience and equipment. Consultant understands and
agrees that the Consultant and Consultant's employees and representatives are not City
employees. Consultant shall be solely responsible for payment of salaries, wages, payroll
taxes, unemployment benefits, or any other form of compensation or benefit to Consultant or
Consultant's employees, representatives or other personnel performing the services specified
herein, whether it be of a direct or indirect nature. Further, it is expressly understood and
agreed that for such purposes neither Consultant nor Consultant's employees, representatives
or other personnel shall be entitled to any City payroll, insurance, unemployment, worker's
compensation, retirement, or any other benefits whatsoever.
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9. INTERPRETATION
No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless expressed in writing
and executed by the parties hereto in the same manner as the execution of the Agreement.
This is a completely integrated Agreement and contains the entire agreement of the parties;
any prior written or oral agreements shall be of no force or effect and shall not be binding
upon either party. The laws of the State of Iowa shall govern and any judicial action under
the terms of this Agreement shall be exclusively within the jurisdiction of the district court
for Dallas County, Iowa.
10. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
11. MISCELLANEOUS HEADINGS
Title to articles, paragraphs, and subparagraphs are for information purposes only and shall
not be considered a substantive part of this Agreement.
12. FURTHER ASSURANCES
Each party hereby agrees to execute and deliver such additional instruments and documents
and to take all such other action as the other party may reasonably request from time to time
in order to effect the provisions and purposes of this Agreement.
13. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original document, no other counterpart needing to be produced, and all of
which when taken together shall constitute the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly
authorized officers or agents on the day and year first above written.
DES MOINES SKYDIVERS, LLC CITY OF WAUKEE
By: ________________________________ By: __________________________
Name: _____________________________ Courtney Clark, Mayor
Title: ______________________________
Total
$375.00
$300.00
$75.00
$50.00
$25.00
$300.00
$760.00
$50.00
$495.00
$16.09
$0.00
TOTAL:$2,446.09
*See chart below
Payment received
Event Date:
Jump time:
Estimated L.A. size:
L.A Designation:
Ground Crew Fee:
Test Jumps/Pyrotechnics:
Although liability insurance is not required, it's highly recommended.
No. of jumpers:Four
DES MOINES SKYDIVERS DEMONSTRATION JUMP QUOTE
Aircraft Tach Time:
Jumper Fee:
Pilot Fee:
80,000 sq ft
July 4, 2021
~8pm
Event Location:Waukee, Iowa
Level 2
Transportation:
Jumper License Req:Pro
Insurance Security Fee:
*3.25% of Insurance fee
Insurance Application Fee:
*Non-refundable
Opt. Insurance Coverage:
Should the jump be cancelled for any reason, all
amounts are fully refundable with the exception of the
$50 insurance application fee
Aircraft:Cessna 182
Demo Pyrotechnics: