HomeMy WebLinkAbout020356 ORD - 06/21/1988AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR SERVICES CONTRACT
RENEWAL WITH GARTENS, INCORPORATED, DBA THE GARTENS, LOCATED
ON THE PEOPLE'S STREET T -HEAD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a
one-year services contract renewal with Gartens, Incorporated, dba The Gartens,
located on the People's Street T -Head, all as more fully set forth in the
services contract, a substantial copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof, marked Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council
members, copy attached, to find and declare an emergency due to the need for the
efficient and effective administration of City affairs, such finding of an
emergency is made and declared requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to
consideration and voting upon ordinances at three regular meetings so that this
ordinance is pass d and shall ake effect upon first reading as an emergency
measure this the 1 day of
ATTEST:
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APPROVED: 8'K DAY OF ,/riL , 19 Sr
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THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SERVICES CONTRACT
THE STATE OF TEXAS *
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF NUECES *
THAT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and
Gartens, Incorporated (hereinafter referred to as "Vendor").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Vendor has requested the use of the pavilion building and
approximately 1,600 square feet of adjacent concrete slab on the People's Street
T -Head (see Exhibit A) within the City of Corpus Christi for the purpose of operating
an outdoor cafe business, which business shall specifically include the exclusive
right within the concrete slab recreational areas of the T -Head (as shown on Exhibit
A) to make direct sales to the public of croissant sandwiches, cold shrimp, beer,
light table wine, spritzers, wine coolers, fruit drinks, mineral water, and other
menu items consistent with an outdoor cafe operation; not in conflict with current
concessionaire's contract; all items to be served in paper or plastic containers
only;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Vendor covenant and agree as follows:
I.
The City hereby grants to the Vendor the use of the property described for
the purposes heretofore enumerated for eleven (11) months, twenty-nine (29) days,
effective upon execution of this Agreement by all parties hereto. Vendor has an
option to renew subject to negotiation and approval of the terms by the City.
II.
The City hereby grants unto Vendor the above rights of operation at the
described location on the People's Street T -Head, subject to the terms, conditions
and covenants of this Agreement.
The Vendor shall be responsible to the City for the following:
A. Compliance with all applicable City health regulations and ordinances.
B. During the term of this Agreement, the Vendor will maintain Workers
Compensation Insurance (statutory), Comprehensive General Liability, ($300,000 per
occurrence, $500,000 general aggregate, $50,000 property damage) and Liquor Liability
Insurance ($500,000 per occurrence combined single limits). The City shall be named
as an additional insured on paid liability policies, and the Vendor agrees to provide
current certificates of such insurance to the City at all times during this
Agreement.
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C. Vendor will maintain a current menu of available items. Prices shall
not be in excess of those charged under similar conditions elsewhere in the City. If
the Vendor desires to sell any items other than those listed herein, he must first
receive the approval of the City's Director of Park and Recreation.
D. Vendor shall maintain a clean and neat operation within the pavilion
and entire circular portion of pavement during hours of retail operation and provide
for proper pickup of litter and refuse. City will be responsible for providing a
central refuse container and service of same.
Further, Vendor shall inspect the restroom in the park every two hours for
sanitary conditions, dispose of any accumulations of paper waste materials, and
insure that the restrooms are stocked with supplies. The City shall provide Vendor
with supplies. The City shall insure that the fixtures are kept clean and shall
provide major cleaning and sanitizing services.
E. Electricity and water used by Vendor will be provided by the City at
no cost to Vendor; provided that air conditioning equipment, service and electricity
for air conditioning shall be at Vendor's sole expense.
F. Obtain necessary permits and licenses from the Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Commission for on -premise only sale of beer and wine at the described
location on the Peoples Street T -Head. Vendor shall insure continuing compliance
with the Alcoholic Beverage Code as it pertains to the operation.
IV.
For and in consideration of the rights and privileges herein granted,
concessionaire agrees to pay to the City ten percent (10%) of gross sales, less sales
tax, derived from said concessions, said percentages being due and payable on the
tenth of each month during the term of this Agreement.
V.
Vendor shall file with the Park and Recreation Department on or before the
tenth (10th) day of each month a monthly report of gross receipts, and pay the
required percentage of gross receipts. Vendor shall at all times during the term
hereof keep true, accurate, complete and auditable records, in a form satisfactory to
the Director of Finance of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. Vendor further agrees
that the Director of .Park and Recreation or his duly authorized agent or
representative shall have the right to examine all pertinent books and records at any
and all reasonable times for the purpose of determining the accuracy thereof and of
the provision hereof. The making of any willfully false report of revenue by Vendor
shall be grounds for the immediate cancellation and termination of this Agreement at
the option of the City. Any such report which shall understate the., gross by as much
as ten percent (10%) of the true amount thereof shall be conclusively deemed to have
been knowingly and falsely furnished by Vendor. The City, in order to exercise its
option of termination, shall only be required to establish such falsity and shall not
be required to establish actual knowledge on the part of the Concessionaire.
Aside from permanent books, ledgers, journal accounts and records, Vendor
will not be required to retain beyond twelve (12) months following the completion of
any year of the term hereof collateral papers and forms such as: original invoices,
sales checks or slips, cash register and adding machine tapes and analogous support
data.
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Vendor shall, upon receipt of written request from the Director of Park and
Recreation, prepare and submit such reports and analysis of the operation of the
concessions under this Agreement in such form and content as the City may reasonably
require in the administration of this Agreement.
Vendor shall submit to the Director of Park and Recreation a copy of all
quarterly sales tax and use tax reports. In addition, Vendor shall provide the
Director of Park and Recreation with a quarterly financial statement. This shall be
submitted not later than thirty (30) days after the close of each period of the terms
of this Agreement.
At the City's option and with written notice made within one (1) year after
the end of the term of this Agreement and each like period thereafter, if extended,
the City may cause an inspection and audit to be made of the books and records of
Vendor relating to its operation on the Premises. Such audit shall be made to
determine the correctness of the preceding year. If, as a result of such inspection
and audit, it is established that additional concession rental payments are due,
Vendor shall pay such additional rent to the City upon written demand may by the City
not later than thirty (30) days after completion of such audit and inspection.
If the results of such audit reveal a difference of more than two percent
(2%) between gross receipts reported by Vendor and gross receipts as determined by
the audit, the cost of the audit shall be paid by the Vendor.
Vendor shall use a departmentalized electronic cash register for internal
control and record purposes.
VI.
Vendor will not on the grounds of age, handicap, sex, race, color or
national original, discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group
of persons in any manner. The City hereby reserves the right to take such action as
the United State Government may direct to enforce this covenant.
VII.
The City retains the right to cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days
written notice to Vendor for cause. Such cause shall be a violation of, or default
in, any of the terms of this Agreement, or a violation of any federal, state, or
local law by Vendor, its agents, employees or assigns found by the City to be con-
trary to public policy. Before exercising this right to cancel, the City agrees to
provide the Vendor written notification of cause and reasonable time to implement
corrective action, except for a violation of the first paragraph of Section V.
VIII.
Vendor shall fully indemnify, save and hold harmless the City of Corpus
Christi, its officers, employees, and agents (hereinafter "the Indemnitees") against
any and all liability, damage, loss, claims, demands and actions of any nature
whatsoever on account of personal injuries (including, without limitation on the
foregoing, workers' compensation and death claims), or property loss or damage of any
kind whatsoever, which arise out of or are in any manner connected with, or are
claimed to arise out of or are in any manner connected with, the performance of this
Agreement, regardless of whether such injury, loss or damage shall be caused by,
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or be claimed to be caused by, in whole or in part, the negligence or other fault of
the Indemnitees or any of them. Vendor shall at its own expense investigate all such
claims and demands, attend to their settlement or other disposition, defend all
actions based thereon and pay all charges of attorneys and all other costs and
expenses of any kind arising from any such liability, damage, loss, claims, demands,
and actions.
IX.
It is further understood and agreed that the Vendor shall not make
additions to the pavilion building without prior written consent of the City's
Director of Park and Recreation. All alterations, improvements, and additions made by
the Vendor upon said building, although at his own cost and expense, shall if not
removed by Vendor immediately upon any termination hereof become the property of the
City in fee simple without any other action or process of law.
X.
It is further understood and agreed that Vendor shall be permitted to place
signs at the place of business. Any such signs will be limited to those required for
establishment identification, i.e., "The Garten", and those of a functional need.
Design and placement of signs must be approved by the Director of Park and Recreation
Department.
XI.
The business premises will be clearly delineated and separated from the
remaining circular pavement area by stanchions and a rope fence or other perimeter
definition as required to satisfy the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. All equipment
associated with the public seating area (e.g. perimeter fixtures, tables, chairs,
umbrellas, signs) will be removed from the circular pavement area at the end of each
business day and stored. The City will provide, on a space -available basis, storage
space in the adjacent power plant building.
XII.
It is further understood and agreed that the City will maintain the
pavilion building, utility lines serving said building, and the circular pavement
area, and the Vendor will maintain the interior of the building, except as otherwise
provided herein.
XIII.
Hours of operation shall be from late morning to sunset, weather conditions
permitting, at least April through October. Vendor shall have the right to operate
during other months if demand and weather conditions so dictate.
XIV.
When Park and Recreation Department sponsored special events require use of
the pavilion stage, the Vendor shall modify his patron service procedures so as to
insure non-interference with the ongoing special event.
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XV.
Vendor shall not assign, mortgage, pledge or transfer the leased premises
or any part thereof without prior consent of the City.
XVI.
Vendor will incur no debts or obligations on the credit of the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas.
XVII.
In any legal action undertaken against Vendor by the City to collect for
any damages growing out of this Agreement or to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement in any way, the City shall recover an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of
the damages awarded as reasonable attorney fees, in addition to any court costs.
WITNESS OUR HANDS AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS this the day of
, 1988.
ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
By: By:
Armando Chapa, City Secretary Juan Garza, City Manager
Date: Date:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
DAY OF , 1988
City Attorney
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Date:
GARTENS, INCORPORATED
By:
, President
TRE GARTENS
Corpus Christi, Texas
& 1 day of , , 198F
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Corpus Christi, Texas
For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance
or resolution, an emergency exists requiring suspension of the Charter rule
as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three
regular meetings; I/we, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule
and pass this ordinance or resolution finally on the date it is introduced,
or at the present meeting of the City Council.
Respectfully, Respectfully,
Council Members
The above ordinance
Betty N. Turner
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Clif Moss
Bill Pruet
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwing, Jr.
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
99.045.01
MAY
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
was passed by the following vote:
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