HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreements/Contracts - BOCC2022 AGREEMENT REGARDING USE
OF COUNTY PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE
This Agreement Regarding Use of County Property for a Public Purpose ("Agreement") is
entered into by and between GRANT COUNTY, ("COUNTY"), and AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
OF GRANT COUNTY, a non-profit corporation duly formed and operating in the State of
Washington, ("AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY").
I. Recitals
WHEREAS, the COUNTY is duly organized and operating under and by virtue of the State
Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington;
WHEREAS, AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY is a non-profit corporation, duly
organized and operating in the State of Washington;
WHEREAS, AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY desires to utilize COUNTY
property (courthouse front lawn), Power Box Access, use of Parking Lot F, for their event;
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC") have determined that it is desirable to
allow the AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY use of the demised premises, the
same commonly known as the Courthouse and immediate surrounding area and having a street
address of 35 C Street NW, Ephrata, Washington.
II. Agreements
Based on the foregoing recitals, the parties to this Agreement hereby agree as follows:
1. The COUNTY does hereby allow AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY to
use the demised premises for the limited purpose of the Annual Autism Awareness Walk
event, to be held on September 24, 2022.
2. AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY shall, at its own expense, and at all
times material herein, use such demised premises in accordance with applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations and requirements of governmental authorities. Further, at all
times material herein, AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY shall keep such
demised premises free from debris, and preserve a standard of cleanliness as established by
the COUNTY.
3. AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY shall indemnify and hold harmless the
COUNTY from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits or
judgments including but not limited to, any claims of insurance carriers, the Department of
Labor and Industries, the Department of Social and Health Services, and any federal agency,
health care provider or governmental taxation agency, (including costs and expenses incurred
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in connection therewith), for deaths or injuries to persons or for loss of or damage to
property arising out of or in connection with the use and/or occupancy of the demised
premises by AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY, its agents, servants,
employees or invitees and/or AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY's failure
to comply with any law of any governmental authority.
4. Insurance. Lessee shall procure and maintain in force, without cost or expense to Lessor, on
or before the commencement date of this Agreement and throughout the Agreement term or
as long as Lessee remains in possession of the Facility, a broad form comprehensive general
liability policy of insurance covering bodily injury and property damage, with respect to the
use and occupancy of the Facility with liability limits of not less than $1,000,000, per
occurrence. Lessor shall be named as additional insured on all such policies, which policies
shall in addition provide that they may not be cancelled or modified for any reason without
fifteen (15) days prior written notice to Lessor. Lessee shall provide Lessor with a certificate
or certificates of such insurance within (10) days of the execution of this Agreement.
5. Neither this Agreement, nor any claim arising hereunder, shall be assignable or delegable by
either party in whole or in part. Further, AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT
COUNTY shall not assign, transfer, pledge, or lease any part of the demised premises.
6. This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
Washington. In the event this Agreement is in conflict with the provisions of any law or
statutes governing the subject matter hereof, such law or statute only to the extent of such
conflict shall be controlling. FURTHER; If any portion of this Agreement is declared
invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. In
case of any dispute the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of costs and reasonable
attorney's fees as costs.
7. The failure of the COUNTY to insist on strict performance of any of the terms and
conditions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of the rights or remedies that the COUNTY
may have and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default by AUTISM
SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY concerning any terms and conditions contained
in this Agreement.
8. No partnership, joint venture or j oint undertaking shall be construed from these presents, and
except as herein specifically provided, neither party shall have the right to make any
representations for, act on behalf of, or be liable for the debts of the other. Unless otherwise
specifically provided herein, no third party is intended to be benefitted by this Agreement.
9. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes all of their
previous understandings and agreements, written and oral, with respect to this transaction.
Neither the COUNTY nor AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY shall be
liable to the other for any representations made by any person concerning the demised
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premises or regarding the terms of this Agreement, except to the extent that the same are
expressed in this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument
executed by both parties, or their lawful successors and assigns subsequent to the date
hereof.
10. The undersigned warrant that they have the sole right and exclusive authority to execute this
Agreement.
11. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement has been executed knowingly and voluntarily
and that each party to this Agreement has had full opportunity for legal counsel prior to
signing the Agreement. Each party to this Agreement agrees and represents that they have
had the opportunity to read this Agreement, have had it fully explained to him or her by their
counsel, understands and appreciates the foregoing words and terms and their effect, and
signs this Agreement voluntarily of their own free will and accord.
APPROVED this day of , 2022.
ATTEST:
Barbar J. Vas ue q(erk of t 'Board
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Approved as to form:
2022.
Kevi , J. McCrae WSBA #:43087
Prosecuting Attorney
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dannv E. qone. Chair
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GRANT COUNTY
By
Kathy Hamlett, Director
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