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AGREEMENT FOR ARTWORK
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THIS. AGREEMENT is made and entered into this r day of 16-4. , 200? by and
between the City of Tukwila, Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "Owner," and David
Jacobson, hereinafter referred to as the "Artist."
WHEREAS, the Owner desires to contract with the Artist to provide the City of
Tukwila's Showalter Middle School Human Sundial Artwork Project, and
WHEREAS, the Artist has indicated a desire to perform the work in an artistic,
professional manner,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Owner and the Artist, for the consideration, covenants,
conditions and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, do agree as follows.
1. RETENTION OF ARTIST
The Owner does hereby retain the Artist to perform the work and services hereinafter
described. The Artist is an independent contractor and shall, by October 31, 2007, unless
extended by mutual agreement, furnish all supervision, labor, materials, equipment,
supplies and all other incidentals, except as specifically provided below, and shall
conduct and complete the work in a competent and professional manner.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The work referred to by this Agreement is the completed artwork design of the following
artwork (hereinafter referred to as the "Work"):
Type of work: Serve as the lead artist on the City of Tukwila's Showalter Middle School
Human Sundial Artwork Project. Work with the Tukwila Arts
Commission and Parks & Recreation Department to design and execute a
Human Sundial in the grassy roundabout located at Showalter Middle
School (4628 South 144th Street). A detailed proposal is attached as
"Attachment A."
Date of Completion: 1, ZOdg
3. TRANSFERS
The work and services required of the Artist are personal and shall not be assigned, sublet
or transferred without the express written approval of the Owner. This shall not prohibit
the Artist from employing qualified personnel who shall work under his direct
supervision.
4. REVIEW OF WORK IN PROGRESS
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The Owner or its representatives shall have the right, at reasonable times, to review the
Work and progress of the Work upon request. Authorized representatives of the Owner
may review the Work at its location.
5. PAYMENT
The Artist shall be paid by the Owner for completed work and/or services related to this
Agreement only as provided hereinafter. Such payment shall be full compensation for all
work performed and/or services rendered, and for all supervision, labor, supplies,
materials, travel expenses, equipment or use thereof, and for all other incidentals
necessary to complete the Work. Total payment shall not exceed the sum of six thousand
dollars ($6,000.00), plus sales tax (8.9%). The total payment is subject to adjustment as
set forth in Section 6. Payments will be limited to one payment upon completion once
the Artist has submitted a billing statement, including sales tax to the Owner. A payment
may be made half way through the project to assist with materials purchase, upon
appropriate billing statement.
Final payment will be made following a 30 -day lien period to begin upon the date of
completion of installation in the designated location and delivery of artist's resume and
technical description of the detailed maintenance recommendations for the Work.
The Artist is responsible for payment of required materials, labor of assistants,
communication, studio space, travel, transportation, storage, rentals delivery,
documentation and public report of the completed Work.
The Artist is responsible for payment, to the Department of Revenue, of business taxes,
which may be due as a result of this Contact. The Artist must register with the
Washington State Department of Revenue.
6. TERMINATION
a. The right is reserved by the Owner to terminate this Agreement for any reasons at
any time upon not less than (10) days written notice to the Artist.
b. In the event this Agreement is terminated by the Owner without fault on the part
of the Artist, the Artist shall be entitled to a final payment for percentage of the
work completed.
c. In the event this Agreement is terminated by the Owner for fault on the part
of the Artist, or because of the disability of the Artist, or if terminated
automatically because of the death of the Artist, or in the event of any breach of
its terms by the Artist, the Owner may utilize either of the options available to
the Artist under paragraph "b" above. Exercise of either of these options by the
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Owner shall not prevent the Owner from pursuing any remedy otherwise available
to it in law or equity.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
The Artist does release and agree to save and hold the Owner, the Tukwila Arts
Commission and their members, elected and appointed officers, agents and employees,
harmless from any and all causes of action, suits of law or equity, or claims or demands
from any liability of any nature arising out of the performance and installation of the
Work and obligations contained herein on the part of the Artist, his agents and
employees, except where caused by the sole negligence of the Owner.
8. RISK OF LOSS AND INSURANCE
The risk of damage to or loss of the Work during development shall be solely that of the
Artist. This risk shall transfer to the Owner only upon transfer of ownership of the Work,
which shall occur after design is complete and the Work is finally approved by the
Owner.
9. REPRODUCTION
The Artist shall retain the copyright and all other rights in and to the Work except
ownership and possession; provided that the Artist grants to the Owner an irrevocable
license to reproduce the Work in any manner whatsoever.
10. EMPLOYMENT
With respect to the performance of this Agreement and as to claims against the City, its
officers, appointed members of the Tukwila Arts Commission, agents and employees, the
Artist expressly waives his immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington,
the Industrial Insurance Act, for injuries to employees, and agrees that the obligation to
indemnify, defend and hold harmless provided for in this paragraph extends to any claim
brought by or on behalf of any employee of the Artist. This waiver is mutually negotiated
by the parties.
Any and all employees of the Artist or other persons which engage in the performance of
any work or services required by the Artist under the Agreement shall be considered
employees of the Artist and not of the Owner and any and all claims that may or might
arise under the Workers' Compensation Act on behalf of said employees or other persons
while so engaged, and any and all claims made by any third party as a consequence of any
act or omission on the part of the Artist's employees or other persons while so engaged
on any of the Work or services provided to be rendered herein, shall be the sole obligation
and responsibility of the Artist.
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The Artist warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other
than bona fide employee or established art agent of the Artist, to solicit or secure this
Agreement, and that the Artist has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other
than such employee or established agent, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee,
gifts, or any other consideration, contingent upon, or resulting from the award or making
of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, the Owner shall have the
right to terminate this Contract or to deduct from the Contract price the full amount of
such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee.
11. NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Artist shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances prohibiting
discrimination in employment with regard to age, sex, race, color, creed, national origin,
or physical or mental handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification.
12. MODIFICATION OR AMENDMENT
This Agreement is the sole agreement between the Owner and Artist concerning the
subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior agreements relating thereto. No
provision of this Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented except in
writing signed by the Owner and the Artist and submitted to the Tukwila Arts
Commission. The waiver of the breach of any provision of this Agreement will not
constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach thereof, nor of the Agreement.
13. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
In the performance of the Work, the Artist shall comply with all applicable state and local
laws, rules and regulations.
14. WAIVER
The Artist agrees to notify the Owner of changes in his address and failure to do so, if
such failure prevents the Owner from locating him, shall be deemed a waiver of this
contract.
15. RECORDS
The Owner agrees to maintain on file in accordance with state law governing public
records a record of this Agreement and of the location and disposition of the Work.
16. PUBLIC REPORT FORMAT
To help facilitate the understanding of the procedures and processes used in creating the
works of art within public agencies, the Artist shall write or make a public report to the
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Owner. The Artist shall, upon completed artwork design, provide this report in the
format of his choosing.
17. ARTIST'S PROFESSIONAL RESUME, TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION, AND
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ARTWORK
Upon completion of the Work, the Artist shall provide a current professional resume and
technical description of the artwork and detailed recommendations for its maintenance
(according to a form provided by the City of Tukwila). These documents are to be
submitted to the Tukwila Arts Commission and Owner for its records. Additionally, the
artist represents that the artwork done pursuant to this agreement is his original work.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
DATE: (l- 2 - 07
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CITY OF TUKWILA
BY:
Mayor Steve Mullet, City of Tukwila
DATE: /1 /9' /07
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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. Cantu, CMS, City Clerk
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Attachment A
David Jacobson, will serve as the lead artist on the City of Tukwila's Showalter Middle
School Human Sundial Artwork Project. David Jacobson will design and execute a human
sundial in the grassy roundabout located at Showalter Middle School, 4628 South 144th
Street, Tukwila, WA commissioned by the City of Tukwila Arts Commission. The sundial will
be constructed using concrete and tiles, and will be secured in the ground to prevent theft.
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