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Council Approval 9/3/19
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SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
This Sponsorship Agreement (together with all attachments and exhibits, the "Agreement") is entered
into by and between Seattle King County Convention and Visitors Bureau d/b/a Visit Seattle, a
Washington State nonprofit, through its division the Seattle Sports Commission ("SSC"), with a primary
business address of 701 Pike Street, Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98101 and the City of Tukwila, a Municipal
Corporation of the State of Washington, those primary address is 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA
98188 Washington ("Sponsor"). This Agreement is effective as of November 8, 2019. ("Effective
Date").
AGREEMENT
1. Sponsored Event. The City of Tukwila shall be one of the presenting sponsors for the 2020
Region Ready Conference (the "Event:) to be held on May 28, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Lake
Washington in Renton, Washington.
2. Term. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues until December 31, 2020,
unless earlier terminated as permitted herein.
3. Sponsorship Fee. In consideration for the benefits described in this Agreement, Sponsor will
pay SSC $5,000 (the "Sponsorship Fee."). The Sponsorship Fee will be paid within 30-day
following the Event and after SSC provides Sponsor with an invoice and W-9. SSC shall also
provide the following with its invoice:
a. Number of attendees at the Event.
b. Select photos of the Event.
c. Examples of collateral (both print and digital) used to promote the event.
4. Sponsorship Benefits. SSC will provide Sponsor the benefits listed in Exhibit A (the
"Sponsorship Benefits.").
5. Fees and Costs. Excluding Sponsor's indemnification obligations, each party will bear its own
costs in connection with its performance under this Agreement, including any advertising or
marketing costs.
6. Intellectual Property.
(a) License. Sponsor grants SSC a non-exclusive, revocable, worldwide, royalty -free, non-
transferable right and license valid during the Term to use those trademarks (including the
City's Economic Development and Tourism logos) ("Sponsor Marks"), text, images,
multimedia materials, biographical information and similar material (together with
Trademarks, the "Sponsor IP") to the extent necessary to fulfill its obligations under this
Agreement and/or to market, promote and advertise Sponsor, Sponsor's sponsorship of
and/or association with SSC and/or the event Sponsor is associated with under this
Agreement. Use of the official seal of the City of Tukwila is not authorized under this
Agreement.
(b) Right of Prior Approval. Without limiting the foregoing, if SSC uses Sponsor IP, on or in
connection with any materials in any medium, including social media posts, signage,
websites, printed materials and related items ("Collateral"), SSC must obtain Sponsor's
prior approval of such Collateral before it is distributed. Previously approved Collateral does
not need additional approvals.
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(c) Event -Related Signagm.IfSponsor is entering into this Agreement inconnection with a
particular event administered, sponsored or managed by SSC(the "Evemt").and G8C.as
part ofthe Sponsor Benefits, impermitting Sponsor bohang ordisplay o' na8einany
medium at or during such Event (including digital signage, table signs, banners, signage on
temporary catering tents, etc.), SSC will have the right to approve all such signage.
7 Compliance with Laws, Each party agrees to comply with all laws, statutes, orders,
ordinances, regulations and similar acts of governmental authority (together, "Laws") applicable
to its performance under this Agreement, its business and, if Sponsor, Spunmor's exploitation,
redemption and/or use ofthe Sponsorship Benefits. This includes, if applicable and for clarity,
the use ofmaterials and goods that also comply with Laws.
8. Confidentiality. The terms and conditions ufthis Agreement, including the Sponsorship Fee
and Sponsorship 8en«fits.are confidential and neither party will disclose them toany third -party
unless required by -applicable Laws.
S. Indemnification. Sponsor will defend and hold harmless 8SC.its affiliates,
subsidiaries and parent company and their employees, directmrs,officers.mwrers.;gents.ond
representatives from and against any and all losses, suits, liabilities, damages and costs
(including reasonable atbonmeys'femo)8ogedher."Claimms^\.if and tothe extent arising out ofor
relating hooralleging facts that, if proven, would constitute (i)Sponmor'aacts oromissions in
connection with this Agreement, including (A) Sponsor's presence at an Event; and/or (B)
8ponmor'sbreach cfthis Agreement; (ii)infringement cnmisappropriation ofanythird-party
Intellectual Property right and/or right of publicity by Sponsor IP when used by SSC as permitted
hereunder; (ii|)tothe extent not covered bythe foregoing, false advertising and/or
misrepresentation of or by Sponsor and/or Sponsor -approved Collateral containing Sponsor I P
and/or (iv) Sponsor's negligence, gross negligence or willful misconduct and the negligence or
willful misconduct ofits employees, dirm:torn, offimene, omnena, mQmnto, contractors and
representatives.
SCC will indemnify,defend and holdharmless Sponsor, its officers, employees, agents, and
representatives from and against any and all losses, suits, liabilities, damages and costs
(including reasonable atb»rneymfees)(b/oether."ClaKmms^).Jand tothe extent arising out ofcv
m*|etinQ to or alleging facts that, if proven, would constitute (0 GCC's neA|igenme, gross
negligence or willful misconduct and the negligence or willful misconduct of its employees,
dimmotora, offioerm, ownwno, mgenha, contractors and representatives inconnection with this
Agreement orsnEvent.
It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein
constitutes the oedkeo'mnutucdwaiver ofimmunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW,
solely for the purposes ofthis indemnification, This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the
parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
10. Insurance. Sponsor will, atmminimum, carry insurance of types and in amounts as required by
applicable Laws and the standards of its industry and, in any case, sufficient to insure against
the liabilities bassumes hereunder, including hlSection O.
11. Force Majeure. If either party is unable to perform or timely perform any obligation hereunder
by reason of any event beyond such party's reasonable control, including but not limited to fire,
flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion, act of God or public enemy, riot or civil disturbance,
strike, lockout or labor dispute, war (declared or undeclared), terrorist threat or activity, or any
federal, state, and/or local government, Law, such party shall be excused from performance and
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may terminate this Agreement upon fourteen (14) days written notice to the other party. In such
instance, SSC will return a pro-rata share of the Sponsorship Fee to Sponsor.
12. Waiver. The failure of either party hereto to insist in any instance upon the strict performance of
any provision of this Agreement or to exercise any election contained herein shall not be
construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of such provision or election. No waiver or
modification by any party will be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing by
such party.
13. Savings Clause. If any part of this Agreement shall for any reason be found to be held invalid
or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforeability shall not affect the remainder of this
Agreement, which shall survive and be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable part had
not been contained herein.
14. Termination. SSC may terminate this Agreement for any reason or for no reason upon fourteen
(14) days' prior written notice to Sponsor. If SSC terminates this Agreement for under this
section, it will return a pro-rata share of the Sponsorship Fee to Sponsor. Sponsor may
terminate this agreement with seven days written notice should the location of the event change
and Sponsor's obligations under this Agreement shall cease. This Agreement may also be
terminated upon the parties' mutual written agreement.
15. Governing Law. This Agreement will be construed and governed in accordance with the Laws
of the State of Washington. The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and
state courts of the State of Washington for the adjudication of any Claims arising between them.
Venue for any such Claim will be in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Seattle,
Washington.
16. Notices. Any notices that must be made in writing hereunder must be sent by hand delivery,
facsimile with confirmation receipt, overnight courier or certified United States mail, return
receipt requested, with postage prepaid. All notices will be addressed as follows:
If to SSC:
Seattle Sports Commission
701 Pike Street, Suite 800
Seattle, WA 98101
If to Sponsor:
City of Tukwila
ATTN: City Clerk
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
With a copy to:
City of Tukwila
ATTN: Economic Development
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
17. Assignment. Sponsor may not assign this Agreement, or any of its rights, benefits or
obligations hereunder, without SSC's prior written consent.
18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, including
facsimile or PDF counterparts, each of which will be considered an original and which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument.
19. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations,
understandings and agreements between the parties, whether written or oral, and constitutes
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the final and complete understanding of the parties regarding the subject matter hereof, and
both parties acknowledge and agree that neither party has relied on any representations or
promises in connection with this Agreement not contained herein. This Agreement may not be
amended or modified except by a subsequent written instrument evidencing the express
consent of each of the parties, duly executed by the parties.
ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE BY:
Seattle King County Convention and Visitors City of Tukwila, a Washington Municipal
Bureau d/b/a Visit Seattle, a Washington Corporation, —
State nonprofit, through its division the
Seattle Sports Commission
SignpfOe'
Ralph L. Morton
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Derek Speck
Printed Name: Printed Name:
Executive Director
Title:
Economic Development
Administrator
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EXHIBIT A
Sponsor Benefits
2020 Region Ready Conference, May 28, 2020.
The following benefits shall be provided to the City as consideration for the City's sponsorship fee,
outlined in paragraph 3.
1. The City shall be considered as one of the presenting sponsors for the Event.
2. The City's Economic Development and Tourism wordmark shall be used on all collateral for the
Event.
3. Six complimentary admissions to the Event shall be provided to Sponsor.
4. Sponsor shall get to introduce the keynote speaker at the lunch.
5. Sponsor shall be acknowledged in press releases promoting the Event.