HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeeback ADA 2018 - Executed CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL ARTDONATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this 20 day of January, 2018, by and between Robert
Seeback, (the "Artist"), and CITY OF CAPE CAN AVERAL (the"City").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, both the Artist and the City believe public art is a tremendous asset to the
community; and
WHEREAS, the Artist has created a work of art which she/he wishes to donate to the City
for use as public art and which is more specifically described or depicted on Exhibit A hereto
attached; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to accept the donation under the terms and conditions
herein set forth:
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. Artist does hereby irrevocably donate, transfer and convey to the City the work of
art described or depicted on Exhibit A hereto attached (hereinafter "Artwork") and legal
title thereto. The donation is for use as public art within the City and shall be effective as
of the 5 day of February, 2018.
1 The City agrees and does hereby accept the foregoing donation, which shall be
entered into the property record and inventory of the City, under the terins,
qualifications and conditions as set forth in this Agreement. The City retains the
exclusive and sole right to locate the work in any place it deems is appropriate for
display to the public and/or city employees.
3. The City retains the right to relocate or permanently or temporarily remove the
Artwork from public display for any reason, in the sole discretion of the City,
including, but not limited to: hazards to public health, safety or welfare; or
unsightly or deteriorated conditions of the Artwork. This Section constitutes a waiver
under the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990, 17 USC § 106A, of any right of the
Artist to prevent removal or relocation of the Artwork,
4. The City shall not permanently remove the Artwork without providing Artist with a
right of first refusal to reacquire the Artwork pursuant to terms and conditions as
may be established by the City. Prior to permanent removal of the Artwork.,the City shall
provide notice to the Artist addressed and delivered in accordance with Section 12
of this Agreement. Should the Artist choose to exercise its option to reacquire the
Artwork, the Artist shall notify the City within 15 days of receipt of the notice and shall
promptly begin negotiating with the City regarding the applicable terms and conditions.
Failure by Artist
to either respond to the (.7ity's riot i fi cation within 15 days of receipt or to promptly begin
negotiations shall be deemed a waiver by the Artist of the Artist's option to reacquire,title
and possession cat" tine Artwork, and the City may thereafter use the Artwork for any
purpose, includhig
, without lirnitation,dismantIffig, salvaf.,ping or Sale,
5. 11e City will provide the sarne care to the Arlwofl(.that the city provides for
comparable propexty of its own. It is understood by the Artist and the("'ity th.at all tangible
objects are subject to W-adual inherent deteriorationfor which neither party is, responsible.
The ,Ailist shall provide writt"m instructions to the City for appropriate maintenance and
preservation of the Artwork to the extent that anyspecial rnaintenance procedures are
n.-commended,
6. Except for maintenance and cleaning as netkied.,the City shall make aro alterations to
the donated Artwork witbout first receiving the wn tten aiathorization of the Artist,
T The Artist ceitifies that tine Artwork is a unique work of art created by the Artist,and
is not sub ect to third pw,ty claims of royalties, or copy6ght,or tradernark infringement.
Tlie.Artist warrants that the Aitwork, or a duplicate tbereof, has not been accepted for
sale elsewhere and that,it is free and clear of all liens frown any source whatsoever, The
Artist intends to relinquish all legal clairn ofrif;
,fit to title,royalfles,cqpyrig.lit or trademark
of the Artwork.,,
& Artist shall indernnify and hold harmless the City ftom ally and all copyright,
patent, trade secret infringement or infi-higement of any propiietwy 6ght caused by
.Artist, and losses, costs, liability, damages and experises arising out. of such claims
or litigation asserted as a result thereof.
9,, The City, shall have the right to photograph or reproduce depictions of tine;Artwork
at the sole and uornplete discretion of tine City while rnakfiig every effbrt to give credit
tea mist in any news media publications/events where appropriate. It is und.enstood
that obJects on exhibit may be photographed by the general public,
10, The City, in acceptingthe donated Artwork,hasynadenc)determi-nation of the value
ofthe doriatcd ail, and makes,no representations or,assurances, as to the value ofthe
donated art:work-, for tax purposes or otherwise.
11, This Agreement,when exec,ated, shall be fu llybin ding upon and in ure to glee benel"it
of the respective parties, their heirs, successors and assigns.
12, Anyrrofice orother communication required orpermitted hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been received upon personal delivery or three (3)
days after mailing via United States mail, registered or ceilified, postage prepaid,
addressed as fbllows.,
Ailist: Robert Seeback,
312 Lincoln Ave
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
321-412-5290
City: City of Cape Canaveral
David L Greene
100 Polk Avmiue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Mailing Address
RO, Box 326
('ape Canaveral,FI,32920
Phone
(321) 8681220
Any chwiges to the above ad(iresses should be made in. wnting, in accordance with the
terms ofthis provision,
13. "blahs ,Agre=ent shall lie govemed boy and construed pursuant U) the laws offfie State
offlorida and tine parties agree that venue with respect to any dispute or litigation shall be
in Brevard County, Florida or, for actions in federai court, venue shall 1.,)e properly placed
in Orlando.
14. In the event any one or more, ofthe provisions containex], in this Agreement shall For
any reason be held to be inva]W, ifiegal, or unenlbrceable in any,resptct, such invalidity,
illegality, or unenforceability shall not aff'ect any other provisions of this Agreeinent but
this Agreement shall be construed as if'such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision
had never been contained herein. and the same shall be enforceable to the ffillest extent
permitt(A b,y law,
15, Facsimile transmission ofany signed original document, amd retransmission of any
signed facsimile transinission, shall be the same as transmission ofan original,
16, This Agreement may be executed in several cowiterpaits, including exhibits, and all
documents so executed shall constitute one aa, reerrierit which shall be binding on all parties
hereto, not%j7j tIlStanding that a 11 of the pailies are not siE_Matory to the ora gheard or the same,
counterpart,
IT This Agreenient contains the entire Understanding arriong the parties, All prior
negotiations have been itierged into this Agreement and there are no understandings,
representations,or agreenients,oral or written,express or implied,other than those set forth
heruin, This Agreement shall not be modified or amended except by an agreernent in
wrifing signed by the parties,
J& No consent or waiver,express or implied,by either party,to or of any breach or default
by the other in the perfoirriance by the other ofits obligations hereunder, shall be deemed
or consinied to be a consent or waiver to, or of, any other breach or' default
in the perlbrinance by such other party hereunder, Failure on die,pail of either party,to
complain of any act or failure to act of any ather party, or to declare any other
party in default,in,espedive of how Jong such .failure continues, shall not constitute a
Waiver by such party of its rights bereunder,
19. Each paily shall iw responsible for its own attomey's fees in the event. of
litigation arising.from this Agreement,
20, Artist is not apartnerjoint venturer,or ernployee of the Cityand the onlyrelationship
betweeri Artist and the City is that of an hadqpendent contractor. Artist is not enfifled
to workers compensation benefits under the City's workers compensation and
Artist as 011)lirgated to pay federal and state income tax on all.1noneys canned under this
Agreement
21. The parties hereto agree to execute and deliver any additional docuin.ent that may
be reasonably required to cornplete and execute the responsibilities of the parties as set
Borth herein,
22, This Agreement will become effective as ofthe date of the last,signature of the parties,
ARTIS]"' CFI'Y OF C', AVERAL
Print: c��ezjj David L. (33reene—City Manager.
Date. Dawl,
EXIIJBITIA.
Title of Object, Sun with Bird
Arfiste Robert(Bob)Seeback
Mediuvri: Photogrgiby
Dimensions: 18"x 14"with ftame
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