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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreements/Contracts - BOCCM GRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM (Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday) REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: BOCC REQUEST SUBMITTED BY: CEMANELL CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE: CEMANELL CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: ❑YES BNO DATE: 11/21/2024 PHONE:2931 DAgreement /Contract DAP Vouchers ❑Appointment / Reappointment ❑ARPA Related ❑ Bids / RFPs / Quotes Award ❑ Bid Opening Scheduled []Boards / Committees ❑ Budget g El Computer Related ❑Count Code Y ❑ Emergency Purchase []Employee Rel. ❑ Facilities Related ❑ Financial ❑ Funds ❑ Hearin 9 ❑ Invoices / Purchase Orders ® Grants — Fed/State/County ❑ Leases ❑ MOA / MOU ❑ Minutes ❑ Ordinances []Out of State Travel ❑ PettyCash sh ❑ Policies ❑ Proclamations ❑ Request for Purchase ❑ Resolution El Recommendation ❑Professional Serv/Consultant El Support Letter []Surplus p Req. ❑Tax Levies ❑Thank You's ❑Tax Title Property ❑WSLCB ------------ LTAC Grant Agreements as follows: (see attached If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? ❑ YES g• ❑NO ❑N/A If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? Cm YES ❑ NO ❑ N/A DATE OF ACTION: 1` DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO: WITHDRAWN: APPROVE: DENIED ABSTAIN D1: D2: D3: 4/23/24 GRANT COUNTY LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE (LTAC) PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823 1 (509) 754-2011, x2931 LTAC al�.grantcountvwa pov November 18, 2024 To: Grant County Commissioners From: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee RE: 2025 LTAC Grant Agreements On October 28, 2024, the Grant County Board of Commissioners approved the recommendation from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for the awarding of the 2025 Grant County Tourism Promotion Applications. Grant Agreements were drafted and sent to the grant recipients for their signatures, to then be signed b the Board. g Y The following LTAC Grant Agreements have been signed by the grant recipient and returned for BOCC action: • LTAC Grant 2025-09 to Columbia Basin Allied Arts for A Room With A View in the amount of $1,750.00, • LTAC Grant 2025-10 to Columbia Basin Allied Arts for Premier Series Fall Performance #2 in the amount of $3,000.00, • LTAC Grant 2025-11 to Columbia Basin Allied Arts for UMANI in the amount of $6,000.00, • LTAC Grant 2025-12 to Columbia Basin Allied Arts for Sphinx Virtuosi (Scrivener's Error Corrected in the amount of $1,750.00, • LTAC Grant 2025-13 to Columbia Basin Allied Arts for Premier Series Fall Performance # 1 in the amount of $1.750.00, • LTAC Grant 2025-34 to Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce for Year -Round Tourism Promotion in the amount of $30,000.00, • LTAC Grant 2025-33 to Othello Sandhill Crane Festival for the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival in the amount of $10,000.00, • LTAC Grant 2025-40 to Strengthening the Heart of Our Community for Tourism Promotion in the amount of $2,000.00, • LTAC Grant 2025-03 to Best of Barrels Only, LLC for Spring Warm Up in the amount of $5,000.00, • LTAC Grant 2025-02 to Best of Barrels Only, LLC for Sand Cup Futurity in the amount of $10,000.00 • LTAC Grant 2025-01 to Best of Barrels Only, LLC for Producers Gone Wild in the amount of $5,000.00, and • LTAC Grant 2025-04 to Best of Barrels Only, LLC for Team Challenge = YBC Finals in the amount of $5,000.00 Thank you, on behalf of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Caitlin E. Manell, Clerk of LTAC Deputy Clerk of the Board 1 GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT LTAC GRANT #: 2025-09 EVENT: A Room With A View ORGANIZATION: Columbia Basin Allied Arts AMOUNT: $ 1,750.00 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Grant Count a non -charter County my of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Columbia Basin Allied Arts, hereinafter jointly referred to as "The Entity," referred to as "Parties." DEFINITIONS Tourism Promotion. "Tourism promotion" means activities operations, and p expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising,publicizing, p ng, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcomingtourists' developing eloping strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and fundin the marketin g ng of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Fund(s). "Fund(s)" is defined as any amount of compensation derived from the lodging tax monies of Grant County which is allocated to the Entity for tourism promotion. IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein the Parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is for the County y and the Entity to promote tourism in Grant County. The County agrees to make funds available to the Ent ity for the purpose of tourism promotion to attract visitors overnight to create business s s and revenue in Grant County. 2. Administration. The Board of County Commissioners Office shall adminis ter and be the primary contact for The Entity regarding terms of this Agreement. For o0 . g good cause, as solely determined by the County, the County may direct that the Entityis longer no g entitled to the use of said funds for tourism promotion and terminate this Agreement. 3. Representations, The Entity shall use the funds received from the Coun ty for tourism promotion and advertising solely for the purposes and in accordance with the ro p posal submitted by the Entity to the County. The Entity shall perform the services and work set fo rth in the proposal and promptly cure any failure in performance. The Countyhas relied upon the ' p representations made by the Entity in the proposal. By execution of this Agreement, the Entit g y re presents that the funds will be used for tourism promotion as defined b this Agreement in a ' Y g accordance with all current laws, rules and regulations. No substitutions of or use of the funds purpose shall be made without the written consent of the County. The Count shall make decisions and Y carry out its other responsibilities in a timely manner. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 4. Requirements for Grant Use. Tourism promotion rants are intended to incre ase ease Tourism and to draw tourists from more than 50 miles away. As a requirement of your grant approval, you are encouraged to: a. Promote Grant County LTAC, on all advertising, as a partner and have the Grant County LTAC logo provided to all appropriate media. The logo for advertisinguse is available in multiple formats at: htt s://wa- rantcount .civic lus.com/1032/Lod in -Tax-Adviso -Committee-LTAC-Lo o. b. Utilize grant funds to advertise, promote or otherwise attract visitors to your event/venue from more than 50 miles away (local events should be funded through g local LTAC grants). Grant funds mav not be used for the followin i. Capital Improvements ii. Advertising locally — to draw from local crowds for local events. 5. Reporting. RCW 67.28.1816 as amended includes reporting requirements for the Entity and the County on the use of funds distributed pursuant to this Agreement and the estimated and actual number of increased visitors. These reports are required to be provided by the Entity to the County and by the County to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC). The following provisions allow the Entity and The County to meet their respective requirements under RCW 67.28.1816. a. Estimated Increase in Visitors: As part of its LTAC application, the Entity shall provide the County with an estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The estimated number of visitors provided shall be consistent with the Entity's proposal to the County for lodging tax funds to the g g extent such estimates were provided therein. b. Final Report on Increase in Visitors: Upon completion of the tourism promotion . p as specified with the application and this Agreement, but no later than 60-days s Y afterward, the Entity shall complete a report substantially and provide to the County y a final report of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement and expenditures and uses of funds under this Agreement. The numbers of visitors shall be based on an actual count, or if it is not practical to make an actual count, a good faith best -estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The final report shall describe the methods used to determine the actual nu ether of vi zi tnrc nr i in A-, ow ror,+ -, "t, __ _ _ determined from an estimate, the methods used to determine such estimates. c. County Reporting The County shall provide the Entity's estimates and final report to JLARC as part of its annual report. d. All reimbursement requests must include copies of the invoice men receipt of a p payment t and/or tear sheet to provide proof of request, payment and use. All reimbursement requests must be submitted on an itemized cover invoice provided by y the County. 6. Modifications. The County may modify this Agreement and order changes in the g work whenever necessary or advisable. The Entity will accept modifications consistent with sta te and local law when directed orally or in writing by the Count Commissioners or designee. Y g GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 7. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon full execution and shall remain in effect until terminated either by The Entity expending the allocated Count p g y funds or completion of the tourism promotion activities. Either Part may terminate this Y y is Agreement by 30 days written notice to the other Party or with no notice upon a determination b p Y the County that the funds will not be or have not been used for the as stated in this purpose s Agreement. In the event of such termination, the County shall cease and desist from distributing any further funds to The Entity for work performed or otherwise. The County ae pshall make payment for all work satisfactorily performed up to the time of termination. 8. Compensation. The County agrees to pay the Entity an amount not to exceed $ 1 750.00 as recommend by the LTAC and approved by the County Commissioners. 9. Payment. The County shall pay the Entity upon presentation of approved documentation to the County. The Entity shall be responsible for showing that the County funds were used for tourism promotion. The proof of expenses shall be forwarded for reimbursement to the LTAC Clerk, as part of required reporting, at the below stated address no later than 60-days s fro m om the completion of your event and/or no later than the 151h day of December in the year that funds were awarded for year around promotion. The County reserves the right to withhold payment of funds under this Agreement which i g s determined in the reasonable judgment of the LTAC or designee to be noncompliant with the scope pe of work, the County standards, and the County ordinances, or federal or state law. 10. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this A reement g agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. 11. Relationship of the Parties. It is understood, agreed, and declared that the Entity, its employees, agents and assigns shall be an independent contractor and not the agent or employee ig of the County, that the County s interested in only the results to be achieved and that the right t g o control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely . p y within the discretion of the Entity. All employees who provide services to the Count dthis y under s Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the Entity. The Entityshall be solely responsible Y p for the conduct and actions of all employees of the Entity under this Agreement and any liability that may attach thereto. 12. Records. The County or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours all the Entity's records with respect to all Y p matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to make audits of all contracts, invoices 5 materials, payrolls and record of matters covered by this Agreement fora period of three ears p Y from the date final payment is made hereunder. 13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Entity shall, at its sole expense, defend, ' indem nify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, from an and all Y GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees and costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts errors or omissions in the services provided by the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County shall not apply, to liability for damages arising out of such services caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County or the County s agents or employees pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County against liabilityfor damages es g arising out of such services caused by the concurrent negligence of (a) the County or the Count 's Y agents or employees, and (b) the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees, shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the Entity, e thEntity's Ys agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold the County harmless shall include, as to all claims demands, losses and liability to which it applies, the County's personnel -related costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and the reasonable value of any services rendered b the office of the County y Prosecuting Attorney, outside consultant costs, court costs, fees for collection, and all other claim - related expenses. The Entity specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be granted under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. These indemnification obligations shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or for any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefits acts. Provided that the Entity's waiver of immunity under this provision extends only to claims against the Entity by the County, and does not include, or extend to any claims by the Entity's employees directly against the Entity. The Entity hereby certifies that this indemnification provision was mutually negotiated. 14. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require at any time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 15. Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer or delegate an or all the Y responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 16. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Entityshall not enter Into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining g prior written approval of the County. 17. Confidentiality. The Entity may, from time to time, receive information which is deemed by the County to be confidential. The Entity shall not disclose such information without the prior express written consent of the County or upon order of a Court of jurisdiction. corn etent p 18. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in Grant Count Washin gton. ington. Disputes between the County and the Entity shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the p State of Washington in Grant County. Notwithstanding the Entity a foregoing, the that it may, g y agrees g y, at the County's request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceedingbetween the County y and any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to the Entity's y s services under this Agreement. The Entity further agrees that the Arbitrators decision therein () shall be final and binding on the Entity and that Judgment may be entered upon it in any y court having jurisdiction thereof. 19. Cost and Attorney's Fees. The prevailing party in an litigation or arbitration Y g arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable attorne 's fees and costs of such litigation Y (including expert witness fees). 20. Entire Aueerrment. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement p g Bement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement g g nt may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of the County, having the Y g power or duty to perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or acquire an interest ' q y in this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, service . g � , or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 22. Severability0 If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should b g e held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidit shall y n of affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT ENTITY APPROVAL: i n He '�R oN C ff} Printed Name / Position k Date COUNTY APPROVAL: ORGANIZATION: Columbia Basin Allied Arts EVENT: A Room With A View AMOUNT: $ 19750.00 Signed this day of , 202 GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 9 ATTEST: J/ s Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board Date Approved as to form: Barbara G. Duerbeck, WSBA #53946 Grant County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT LTAC GRANT #: 2025-10 EVENT: Premier Series Fall Performance #2 ORGANIZATION: Columbia Basin Allied Arts AMOUNT: $ 35000.00 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Grant Count a non -charter County unty of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Columbia Basin Allie d Arts, hereinafter referred to as "The Entity," jointly referred to as "Parties." DEFINITIONS Tourism Promotion. "Tourism promotion" means activities operations, and exp endlture s designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising,publicizing, p icizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attractingand welcoming tourists • g ,developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and fundin the marke operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Fund(s). "Fund(s)" is defined as any amount of compensation derived from the lodging tax monies of Grant County which is allocated to the Entity for tourism promotion. IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein the Partie s covenant and agree as follows: 1. Purpose or Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is for the Co ' g County and the Entity to promote tourism in Grant County. The County agrees to make funds available to the Entity for the purpose of tourism promotion to attract visitors overnight to create business ness and revenue in Grant County. 2. Administration. The Board of County Commissioners Office shall admin ister and be the primary contact for The Entity regarding terms of this Agreement. For g good cause, as solely determined by the County, the County may direct that the Entityis longer no g entitled to the use of said funds for tourism promotion and terminate this Agreement. 3. Representations, The Entity shall use the funds received from the Co unty for tourism promotion and advertising solely for the purposes and in accordance with the proposal ' p posal submitted by the Entity to the County. The Entity shall perform the services and work set forth in the proposal and promptly cure any failure in performance. The Countyhas relied upon p the representations made by the Entity in the proposal. By execution of this Agreement the Entity y represents that the funds will be used for tourism promotion as defined b this Agreement in Y g accordance with all current laws, rules and regulations. No substitutions of or use of the fun purpose ds shall be made without the written consent of the County. The Count shall make decisions ' y and carry out its other responsibilities in a timely manner. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 4. Requirements for Grant Use. Tourism promotion grants are intended to increa se Tourism and to draw tourists from more than 50 miles away. As a requirement re uirement of our gr ant approval, you are encouraged to: a. Promote Grant County LTAC, on all advertising, as a partner and have the Grant County LTAC logo provided to all appropriate media. The logo for advertising g use is available in multiple formats at: htt s://wa- rantcount .civic lus.com/1032/Lod in -Tax-Adviso -Committee-LTAC-Lo o. b. Utilize grant funds to advertise, promote or otherwise attract visitors to your event/venue from more than 50 miles away (local events should be funded through g local LTAC grants). Grant funds mav not be used for the followin i. Capital Improvements ii. Advertising locally — to draw from local crowds for local events. 5. Reporting. RCW 67.28.1816 as amended includes reportingrequirements for the Entity q y and the County on the use of funds distributed pursuant to this Agreement and the estimated g and actual number of increased visitors. These reports are required to be provided by the Entity to the County and by the County to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee T (JLARC). he following provisions allow the Entity and The County to meet their respective requirements p q under RCW 67.28.1816. a. Estimated Increase in Visitors: As part of its LTAC application, the Entity shall provide the County with an estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The estimated number of visitors provided shall be consistent with the Entity's proposal to the County for lodging tax funds, to the g g extent such estimates were provided therein. b. Final Report on Increase in Visitors: Upon completion of the tourism promotion as specified with the application and this Agreement, Ys but no later than 60-days afterward, the Entity shall complete a report substantially and provide to the County y a final report of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement and expenditures and uses of funds under this Agreement. The numbers of visitors shall be based on an actual count, or if it is not practical to make an actual count, a good faith best -estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The final report shall describe the methods used to determine the actual number of visitors, or in the event such numbers were determined from an estimate, the methods used to determine such estimates. c. County Reporting: The County shall provide the Entity's estimates and final report to JLARC as part of its annual report. d. All reimbursement requests must include copies of the invoice, p receipt of payment and/or tear sheet to provide proof of request, payment and use. All reimbursement requests must be submitted on an itemized cover invoice provided by y the County. 6. Modifications. The County may modify this Agreement and order changes in the wo rk ok whenever necessary or advisable. The Entity will accept modifications consistent with state and local law when directed orally or in writing by the County Commissioners or designee. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 7. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon full execution and shall remain in effect until terminated either by The Entity expending the allocated County funds or completion of the tourism promotion activities. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by 30 days written notice to the other Party or with no notice upon a determination by the County that the funds will not be or have not been used for the purpose as stated in this Agreement. In the event of such termination, the County shall cease and desist from distributing any further funds to The Entity for work performed or otherwise. The County shall make payment for all work satisfactorily performed up to the time of termination. 8. Compensation. The County agrees to pay the Entity an amount not to exceed $ 3,000.00 as recommend by the LTAC and approved by the County Commissioners. 9. Payment. The County shall pay the Entity upon presentation of approved documentation to the County. The Entity shall be responsible for showing that the County funds were used for tourism promotion. The proof of expenses shall be forwarded for reimbursement to the LTAC Clerk, as part of required reporting, at the below stated address no later than 60-days s from the completion of your event and/or no later than the 15tl1 Y day of December in the year that funds were awarded for year around promotion. The County reserves the right to withhold payment of funds under this Agreement which is determined in the reasonable judgment of the LTAC or designee to be noncompliant with the scope p of work, the County standards, and the County ordinances, or federal or state law. 10. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, g, agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. 11. Relationship of the Parties. It is understood, agreed, and declared that the Entity,its employees, agents and assigns shall be an iindependent contractor and not the agent or employee of the County, that the County s interested in only the results to be achieved, and that the right to control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely within the discretion of the Entity. All employees who provide services to the County under this Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the Entity. The Entity shall be solely responsible for the conduct and actions of all employees of the Entity under this Agreement and an liability Y that may attach thereto. 12. Records. The County or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours all the Entity's records with respect to all matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from .such records and to make audits of all contracts, invoices materials, payrolls and record of matters covered by this Agreement for a period of three years from the date final payment is made hereunder. 13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Entity shall, at its sole expense, defend indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees and costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts, errors or omissions in the services provided by the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County shall not apply to liability for damages arising out of such services caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County or the County's agents or employees pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County against liability for damages arising out of such services caused by the concurrent negligence of (a) the County or the County's agents or employees, and (b) the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees, shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold the County harmless shall include, as to all claims, demands, losses and liability to which it applies, the County's personnel -related costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and the reasonable value of any services rendered by the office of the County Prosecuting Attorney, outside consultant costs, court costs, fees for collection, and all other claim - related expenses. The Entity specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be granted under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. These indemnification obligations shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or for any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefits acts. Provided that the Entity's waiver of immunity under this provision extends only to claims against the Entity by the County, and does not include, or extend to, any claims by the Entity's employees directly against the Entity. The Entity hereby certifies that this indemnification provision was mutually negotiated. 14. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. p g A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require at an time g q Y performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 15. Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer or delegate any or all the responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 16. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Entity shall not enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of the County. 17. Confidentiality. The Entity may, from time to time, receive information which is deemed by the County to be confidential. The Entity shall not disclose such information without the prior express written consent of the County or upon order of a Court of competent jurisdiction. 18. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in Grant County, Washington. Disputes between the County and the Entity shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Grant County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity agrees that it may,at the County s request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between the Count and Y any third party that includes a claim or cams aarse out o, or that are related to the Entity's claims that f's services Y under this Agreement. The Entity further agrees that the Arbitrator(s) decision therein shall be final and binding on the Entity and that judgment may be entered upon it in an court having g jurisdiction thereof. 19. Cost and Attorney's Fees. The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys fees and costs of such litigation (including expert witness fees). 20. Entire Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of the County, having the power or dutyto perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or acquire any interest in this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, service, or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 22. Severabilitya If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidityshall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT ENTITY APPROVAL: S HM He Printed Name / Position '7A Date COUNTY APPROVAL: ORGANIZATION: Columbia Basin Allied Arts EVENT: Premier Series Fall Performance #2 AMOUNT: $ 3,000.00 Signed this 7(P -to, day ofK10L)ek.,tb6,k-,2021 GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board Date Approved as to form: Barbara G. Duerbeck, WSBA #53946 Grant County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT LTAC GRANT #: 2025-11 EVENT: UMANI ORGANIZATION: Columbia Basin Allied Arts AMOUNT: $ 600.00 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Grant County, a non -charter County of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Columbia Basin Allied Arts, hereinafter referred to as "The Entity," jointly referred to as "Parties." DEFINITIONS Tourism Promotion. "Tourism promotion" means activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies p g g to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketingof or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Fund(s). "Fund(s)" is defined as any amount of compensation derived from the lodging tax monies of Grant County which is allocated to the Entity for tourism promotion. IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein, the Parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is for the County and the Entity y to promote tourism in Grant County. The County agrees to make funds available to the Entity for the purpose of tourism promotion to attract visitors overnight to create business and revenue in Grant County. 2. Administration. The Board of County Commissioners Office shall administer and be the primary contact for The Entity regarding terms of this Agreement. For good cause, as solely deter mined by the County, the County may direct that the Entity is no longer entitled to the use of said funds for tourism promotion and terminate this Agreement. 3. Representations, The Entity shall use the funds received from the County for tourism promotion and advertising solely for the purposes and in accordance with the proposal submitted by the Entity to the County. The Entity shall perform the services and work set forth in the ro osal p p and promptly cure any failure in performance. The County has relied upon the representations p made by the Entity in the proposal. By execution of this Agreement, the Entity represents that the funds will be used for tourism promotion as defined by this Agreement in accordance with all current laws, rules and regulations. No substitutions of purpose or use of the funds shall be made without the written consent of the County. The County shall make decisions and carry out its other responsibilities in a timely manner. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 4. Requirements for Grant Use. Tourism promotion grants are intended to increase Tourism and to draw tourists from more than 50 miles away. As a requirement of our rant approval, you are encouraged to: q Y g a. Promote Grant County LTAC, on all advertising, as a partner and have the Grant County LTAC logo provided to all appropriate media. The logo for advertising use is available in multiple formats at: htt s://wa- rantcount .civic lus.com/1032/Lod in -Tax-Adviso -Committee-LTAC-Lo o. b. Utilize grant funds to advertise, promote or otherwise attract ' p visitors to your event/venue from more than 50 miles away (local events should be funded through g local LTAC grants). Grant funds mav not be used for the following: i. Capital Improvements ii. Advertising locally — to draw from local crowds for local events. 5. Report . RCW 67.28.1816 as amended includes reporting requirements for the Entity and the County on the use of funds distributed pursuant to this Agreement and the estimated and actual number of increased visitors. These reports are required to be provided by the Entity to the County and by the County to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC). The following provisions allow the Entity and The County to meet their respective requirements under RCW 67.28.1816. a. Estimated Increase in Visitors: As part of its LTAC application, the Entity shall provide the County with an estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The estimated number of visitors provided shall be consistent with the Entity's proposal to the County for lodging tax funds to the extent such estimates were provided therein. b. Final Report on Increase in Visitors: Upon completion of the tourism promotion as specified with the application and this Agreement, but no later than 60-days s Y afterward, the Entity shall complete a report substantially and provide to the County a final report of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement and expenditures and uses of funds under this Agreement. The numbers of visitors shall be based on an actual count, or if it is not practical to make an actual count, a good faith best -estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The final report shall describe the methods used to determine the actual number of visitors, or in the event such numbers were determined from an estimate, the methods used to determine such estimates. c. County Reporting The County shall provide the Entity's estimates and final report to JLARC as part of its annual report. d. All reimbursement requests must include copies of the invoice, p receipt of payment and/or tear sheet to provide proof of request, payment and use. All reimbursement requests must be submitted on an itemized cover invoice provided by the County. Y 6. Modifications. The County may modify this Agreement and order changes in the work whenever necessary or advisable. The Entity will accept modifications consistent with state and local law when directed orally or in writing by the County Commissioners or designee. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 7. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon full execution and shall remain in effect until terminated either by The Entity expending the allocated County funds or completion of the tourism promotion activities. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by 30 days written notice to the other Party or with no notice upon a determination by the County that the funds will not be or have not been used for the purpose as stated in this Agreement. In the event of such termination, the County shall cease and desist from distributing any further funds to The Entity for work performed or otherwise. The County shall make payment for all work satisfactorily performed up to the time of termination. 8. Compensation. The County agrees to pay the Entity an amount not to exceed $ 600.00 as recommend by the LTAC and approved by the County Commissioners. 9. Payment. The County shall pay the Entity upon presentation of approved documentation to the County. The Entity shall be responsible for showing that the County funds were used for tourism promotion. The proof of expenses shall be forwarded for reimbursement to the LTAC Clerk, as part of required reporting, at the below stated address no later than 60-days from the completion of your event and/or no later than the 15th day of December in the year that funds were awarded for year around promotion. The County reserves the right to withhold payment of funds under this Agreement which is determined in the reasonable judgment of the LTAC or designee to be noncompliant with the scope p of work, the County standards, and the County ordinances, or federal or state law. 10. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. 11. Relationship of the Parties. It is understood, agreed, and declared that the Entity, its Y employees, agents and assigns shall be an iindependent contractor and not the agent or employee of the County, that the County s interested in only the results to be achieved, and that the right to control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely within the discretion of the Entity. All employees who provide services to the County under this Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the Entity. The Entity shall be solely responsible for the conduct and actions of all employees of the Entity under this Agreement and an liability Y that may attach thereto. 12. Records. The County or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours all the Entity's records with respect to all matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to make audits of all contracts, invoices materials, payrolls and record of matters covered by this Agreement for a period of three years from the date final payment is made hereunder. 13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Entity shall, at its sole expense, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees and costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts, errors or omissions in the services provided by the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County shall not apply to liability for damages arising out of such services caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County or the County's agents or employees pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County against liability for damages arising out of such services caused by the concurrent negligence of (a) the County or the County's agents or employees, .,and (b) the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees, shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold the County harmless shall include, as to all claims, demands, losses and liability to which it applies, the County's personnel -related costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and the reasonable value of any services rendered by the office of the County Prosecuting Attorney, outside consultant costs, court costs, fees for collection, and all other claim - related expenses. The Entity specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be granted under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. These indemnification obligations shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or for any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefits acts. Provided that the Entity's waiver of immunity under this provision extends only to claims against the Entity by the County, and does not include, or extend to, any claims by the Entity's employees directly against the Entity. The Entity hereby certifies that this indemnification provision was mutually negotiated. 14. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require at any time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 15. Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer or delegate any or all the responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 16. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Entity shall not enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of the County. 17. Confidentiality. The Entity may, from time to time, receive information which is deemed by the County to be confidential. The Entity shall not disclose such information without the prior express written consent of the County or upon order of a Court of competent jurisdiction. 18. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in Grant County, Washington. Disputes between the County and the Entity shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Grant County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity agrees that it may, at the County's request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between the County and any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to the Entity's services under this Agreement. The Entity further agrees that the Arbitrator(s) decision therein shall be final and binding on the Entity and that judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 19. Cost and Attorney's Fees. The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees and costs of such litigation (including expert witness fees) . 20. Entire Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of the County, having the power or duty to perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or acquire any interest in this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, service, or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 22. Severability0 If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT ENTITY APPROVAL: s � ere Printed Name / Position r Date COUNTY APPROVAL: ORGANIZATION: Columbia Basin Allied Arts EVENT: UMANI AMOUNT: $ 6,000.00 Signed this �ZWlv day of _ �'�V��Gvi,b� , 202-4 GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: 1117, 69 Zv � Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board Date Approved as to form: Barbara G. Duerbeck, WSBA #53946 Grant County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT LTAC GRANT #: 2025-12 EVENT: Sphinx V44toai Vj ORGANIZATION: Columbia Basin Allied Arts AMOUNT: $ 1,750.00 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Grant County, a non -charter County of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Columbia Basin Allied Arts, hereinafter referred to as "The Entity," jointly referred to as "Parties." DEFINITIONS Tourism Promotion. "Tourism promotion" means activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies ies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies, and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Fund(s). "Fund(s)" is defined as any amount of compensation derived from the lodging tax monies of Grant County which is allocated to the Entity for tourism promotion. IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein, the Parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is for the County and the Entity to promote tourism in Grant County. The County agrees to make funds available to the Entity for the purpose of tourism promotion to attract visitors overnight to create business and revenue in Grant County. Z. Administration. The Board of County Commissioners Office shall administer and be the primary contact for The Entity regarding terms of this Agreement. For good cause as solely determined by the County, the County may direct that the Entity is no longer entitled to the use of said funds for tourism promotion and terminate this Agreement. 3. Representations, The Entity shall use the funds received from the County for tourism promotion and advertising solely for the purposes and in accordance with the proposal submitted by the Entity to the County. The Entity shall perform the services and work set forth in the ro osal p p and promptly cure any failure in performance. The County has relied upon the representations made by the Entity in the proposal. By execution of this Agreement, the Entity represents that the funds will be used for tourism promotion as defined by this Agreement in accordance with all current laws, rules and regulations. No substitutions of purpose or use of the funds shall be made without the written consent of the County. The County shall make decisions and carry out its other responsibilities in a timely manner. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 4. Requirements for Grant Use. Tourism promotion grants are intended to increase Tourism and to draw tourists from more than 50 miles away. As a requirement of your grant approval, you are encouraged to: a. Promote Grant County LTAC, on all advertising, as a partner and have the Grant County LTAC logo provided to all appropriate media. The logo for advertising use is available in multiple formats at: his://wa- rantcount .civic lus.com/1032/Lod in -Tax-Adviso -Committee-LTAC-Lo o. b. Utilize grant funds to advertise, promote or otherwise attract visitors to your event/venue from more than 50 miles away (local events should be funded through local LTAC grants). Grant funds may not be used for the following: i. Capital Improvements ii. Advertising locally — to draw from local crowds for local events. 5. Reporting. RCW 67.28.1816 as amended includes reporting requirements for the Entity and the County on the use of funds distributed pursuant to this Agreement and the estimated and actual number of increased visitors. These reports are required to be provided by the Entity to the County and by the County to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC). The following provisions allow the Entity and The County to meet their respective requirements under RCW 67.28.1816. a. Estimated Increase in Visitors: As part of its LTAC application, the Entity shall provide the County with an estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The estimated number of visitors provided shall be consistent with the Entity's proposal to the County for lodging tax funds, to the extent such estimates were provided therein. b. Final Report on Increase in Visitors: Upon completion of the tourism promotion as specified with the application and this Agreement, but no later than 60-days afterward, the Entity shall complete a report substantially and provide to the County a final report of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement and expenditures and uses of funds under this Agreement. The numbers of visitors shall be based on an actual count, or if it is not practical to make an actual count, a good faith best -estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The final report shall describe the methods used to determine the actual number of visitors, or in the event such numbers were determined from an estimate, the methods used to determine such estimates. c. County Reporting The County shall provide the Entity's estimates and final report to JLARC as part of its annual report. d. All reimbursement requests must include copies of the invoice, receipt of payment and/or tear sheet to provide proof of request, payment and use. All reimbursement requests must be submitted on an itemized cover invoice provided by the County. 6. Modifications. The County may modify this Agreement and order changes in the work whenever necessary or advisable. The Entity will accept modifications consistent with state and local law when directed orally or in writing by the County Commissioners or designee. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 7. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon full execution and shall remain in effect until terminated either by The Entity expending the allocated County funds or completion of the tourism promotion activities. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by 30 days written notice to the other Party or with no notice upon a determination by the County that the funds will not be or have not been used for the purpose as stated in this Agreement. In the event of such termination, the County shall cease and desist from distributing any further funds to The Entity for work performed or otherwise. The County shall make payment for all work satisfactorily performed up to the time of termination. 8. Compensation. The County agrees to pay the Entity an amount not to exceed $ I,750.00 as recommend by the LTAC and approved by the County Commissioners. 9. Payment. The County shall pay the Entity upon presentation of approved documentation to the County. The Entity shall be responsible for showing that the County funds were used for tourism promotion. The proof of expenses shall be forwarded for reimbursement to the LTAC Clerk, as part of required reporting, at the below stated address no later than 60-days from the completion of your event and/or no later than the 15th day of December in the year that funds were awarded for year around promotion. The County reserves the right to withhold payment of funds under this Agreement which is determined in the reasonable judgment of the LTAC or designee to be noncompliant with the scope of work, the County standards, and the County ordinances, or federal or state law. 10. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. 11. Relationship of the Parties. It is understood, agreed, and declared that the Entity, its employees, agents and assigns shall be an independent contractor and not the agent or employee of the County, that the County is interested in only the results to be achieved, and that the right to control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely within the discretion of the Entity. All employees who provide services to the County under this Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the Entity. The Entity shall be solely responsible for the conduct and actions of all employees of the Entity under this Agreement and any liability that may attach thereto. 12. Records. The County or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours all the Entity's records with respect to all matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls and record of matters covered by this Agreement for a period of three years from the date final payment is made hereunder. 13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Entity shall, at its sole expense, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees and costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts, errors or omissions in the services provided by the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County shall not apply to liability for damages arising out of such services caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County or the County's agents or employees pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County against liability for damages arising out of such services caused by the concurrent negligence of (a) the County or the County's agents or employees, and (b) the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees, shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold the County harmless shall include, as to all claims, demands, losses and liability to which it applies, the County's personnel -related costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and the reasonable value of any services rendered by the office of the County Prosecuting Attorney, outside consultant costs, court costs, fees for collection, and all other claim - related expenses. The Entity specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be granted under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. These indemnification obligations shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or for any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefits acts. Provided that the Entity's waiver of immunity under this provision extends only to claims against the Entity by the County, and does not include, or extend to, any claims by the Entity's employees directly against the Entity. The Entity hereby certifies that this indemnification provision was mutually negotiated. 14. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require at any time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 15. Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer or delegate any or all the responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 16. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Entity shall not enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of the County. 17. Confidentiality. The Entity may, from time to time, receive information which is deemed by the County to be confidential. The Entity shall not disclose such information without the prior express written consent of the County or upon order of a Court of competent jurisdiction. 18. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in Grant County, Washington. Disputes between the County and the Entity shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Grant County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity agrees that it may, at the County's request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between the County and any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to the Entity's services under this Agreement.. The Entity further agrees that the Arbitrator(s) decision therein shall be final and binding on the Entity and that judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 19. Cost and Attorney's Fees. The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees and costs of such litigation (including expert witness fees) . 20. Entire Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of the County, having the power or duty to perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or acquire any interest in this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, service, or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 22. Severability0 If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT ENTITY APPROVAL: S-t'gn Here Printed Name / Position 1 Date COUNTY APPROVAL: ORGANIZATION: Columbia Basin Allied Arts A — EVENT: Sphinx frwmff t%l�-��'L,� AMOUNT: $ 19750.00 Signed this 7,W -r-!I-- day of "w&"i� —1 202-t( GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board Date Approved as to form: Barbara G. Duerbeck, WSBA #53946 Grant County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Outlook Re: Sphinx Virtuosi Contract From Columbia Basin Allied Arts <director@cba-arts.org> Date Fri 11/15/2024 9:09 AM To Caitlin E. Manell <cemanell@grantcountywa.gov> **EXTERNAL EMAIL** This email originated from outside Grant County's network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Feel free to pen in the correction, thank you! -Shawn From: Caitlin E. Manell <cemanell@grantcountywa.gov> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2024 8:32 AM To: Columbia Basin Allied Arts <director@cba-arts.org> Subject: Sphinx Virtuosi Contract Hello Shawn! I was reviewing the contracts that you returned yesterday, and I saw that there was a typo in the title of your event on the contract. It said Sphinx " Virtuooi" = Would you like me to pen in the correction, or would you like a new contract with the name corrected sent for you to sign? Thanks! Caitlin E. Manell Deputy Clerk of the Board I Grant County Commissioners Office PO Box 37 35 C Street NW Ephrata, WA 98823 509-754-2011 ext. 2931 509-754-6098 (fax) GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT LTAC GRANT #: 2025-13 EVENT: Premier Series Fall Performance #1 ORGANIZATION: Columbia Basin Allied Arts AMOUNT: $ L750.00 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Grant County, a non -charter County of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Columbia Basin Allied Arts, hereinafter referred to as "The Entity, jointly referred to as "Parties." DEFINITIONS Tourism Promotion. "Tourism promotion" means activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developingstrategies g to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Fund(s). "Fund(s)" is defined as any amount of compensation derived from the lodging tax monies of Grant County which is allocated to the Entity for tourism promotion. IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein, the Parties covenant ' and agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is for the County and the Entity to promote tourism in Grant County. The County agrees to make funds available to the Entity for the purpose of tourism promotion to attract visitors overnight to create business and revenue in Grant County. 2. Administration. The Board of County Commissioners Office shall administer and be the primary contact for The Entity regarding terms of this Agreement. For good cause, as solely determined by the County, the County may direct that the Entity is no longer entitled to the use of said funds for tourism promotion and terminate this Agreement. 3. Representations, The Entity shall use the funds received from the County for tourism promotion and advertising solely for the purposes and in accordance with the proposal submitted by the Entity to the County. The Entity shall perform the services and work set forth in the ro osal p p and promptly cure any failure in performance. The County has relied upon the representations made by the Entity in the proposal. By execution of this Agreement, the Entity represents that the funds will be used for tourism promotion as defined by this Agreement in accordance with all current laws, rules and regulations. No substitutions of purpose or use of the funds shall be made without the written consent of the County. The County shall make decisions and carry out its other responsibilities in a timely manner. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 4. Requirements for Grant Use. Tourism promotion grants are intended to increase Tourism and to draw tourists from more than 50 miles away. As a requirement of your grant approval, you are encouraged to: a. Promote Grant County LTAC, on all advertising, as a partner and have the Grant County LTAC logo provided to all appropriate media. The logo for advertising use is available in multiple formats at: https://wa- grantcounty.civicplus.com/1032/Lodging-Tax-Advisory-Committee-LTAC-Lo . o. b. Utilize grant funds to advertise, promote or otherwise attract visitors to your event/venue from more than 50 miles away (local events should be funded through local LTAC grants). Grant funds may not be used for the following: i. Capital Improvements ii. Advertising locally — to draw from local crowds for local events. 5. Reporting. RCW 67.28.1816 as amended includes reporting requirements for the Entity and the County on the use of funds distributed pursuant to this Agreement and the estimated and actual number of increased visitors. These reports are required to be provided by the Entity to the County and by the County to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC). The following provisions allow the Entity and The County to meet their respective requirements under RCW 67.28.1816. a. Estimated Increase in Visitors: As part of its LTAC application, the Entity shall provide the County with an estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The estimated number of visitors provided shall be consistent with the Entity's proposal to the County for lodging tax funds, to the extent such estimates were provided therein. b. Final Report on Increase in Visitors: Upon completion of the tourism promotion as specified with the application and this Agreement, but no later than 60-days afterward, the Entity shall complete a report substantially and provide to the County a final report of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement and expenditures and uses of funds under this Agreement. The numbers of visitors shall be based on an actual count, or if it is not practical to make an actual count, a good faith best -estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The final report shall describe the methods used to determine the actual number of visitors, or in the event such numbers were determined from an estimate, the methods used to determine such estimates. c. County Reporting The County shall provide the Entity's estimates and final report to JLARC as part of its annual report. d. All reimbursement requests must include copies of the invoice, receipt of payment and/or tear sheet to provide proof of request, payment and use. All reimbursement requests must be submitted on an itemized cover invoice provided by the County. 6. Modifications. The County may modify this Agreement and order changes in the work whenever necessary or advisable. The Entity will accept modifications consistent with state and local law when directed orally or in writing by the County Commissioners or designee. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 7. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon full execution and shall remain in effect until terminated either by The Entity expending the allocated County funds or completion of the tourism promotion activities. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by 30 days written notice to the other Party or with no notice upon a determination by the County that the funds will not be or have not been used for the purpose as stated in this Agreement. In the event of such termination, the County shall cease and desist from distributing any further funds to The Entity for work performed or otherwise. The County shall make payment for all work satisfactorily performed up to the time of termination. 8. Compensation. The County agrees to pay the Entity an amount not to exceed $ 1,750.00 as recommend by the LTAC and approved by the County Commissioners. 9. Payment. The County shall pay the Entity upon presentation of approved documentation to the County. The Entity shall be responsible for showing that the County funds were used for tourism promotion. The proof of expenses shall be forwarded for reimbursement to the LTAC Clerk, as part of required reporting, at the below stated address no later than 60-days from the completion of your event and/or no later than the 15th day of December in the year that funds were awarded for year around promotion. The County reserves the right to withhold payment of funds under this Agreement which is determined in the reasonable judgment of the LTAC or designee to be noncompliant with the scope of work, the County standards, and the County ordinances, or federal or state law. 10. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. 11. . Relationship of the Parties. It is understood, agreed, and declared that the Entity, its employees, agents and assigns shall be an independent contractor and not the agent or employee of the County, that the County is interested in only the results to be achieved, and that the right to control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely within the discretion of the Entity. All employees who provide services to the County under this Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the Entity. The Entity shall be solely responsible for the conduct and actions of all employees of the Entity under this Agreement and any liability that may attach thereto. 12. Records. The County or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours all the Entity's records with respect to all matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls and record of matters covered by this Agreement for a period of three years from the date final payment is made hereunder. 13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Entity shall, at its sole expense, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees and costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts, errors or omissions in the services provided by the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County shall not apply to liability for damages arising out of such services caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County or the County's agents or employees pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County against liability for damages arising out of such services caused by the concurrent negligence of (a) the County or the County's agents or employees, and (b) the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees, shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold the County harmless shall include, as to all claims, demands, losses and liability to which it applies, the County's personnel -related costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and the reasonable value of any services rendered by the office of the County Prosecuting Attorney, outside consultant costs, court costs, fees for collection, and all other claim - related expenses. The Entity specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be granted under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. These indemnification obligations shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or for any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefits acts. Provided that the Entity's waiver of immunity under this provision extends only to claims against the Entity by the County, and does not include, or extend to, any claims by the Entity's employees directly against the Entity. The Entity hereby certifies that this indemnification provision was mutually negotiated. 14. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or -by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require at any time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 15. Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer or delegate any or all the responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 16. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Entity shall not enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of the County. 17. Confidentiality. The Entity may, from time to time, receive information which is deemed by the County to be confidential. The Entity shall not disclose such information without the prior express written consent of the County or upon order of a Court of competent jurisdiction. 18. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in Grant County, Washington. Disputes between the County and the Entity shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Grant County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity agrees that it may, at the County's request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between the County and any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to the Entity's services under this Agreement. The Entity further agrees that the Arbitrator(s) decision therein shall be final and binding on the Entity and that judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 19. Cost and Attorney's Fees. The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees and costs of such litigation (including expert witness fees). 20. Entire Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of the County, having the power or duty to perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or acquire any interest in this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, service, or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 22. Severabilitya If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT ENTITY APPROVAL: ORGANIZATION: Columbia Basin Allied Arts Sign Here EVENT: Premier Series Fall Performance #1 Printed Name / Position AMOUNT: $ 1,750.00 Date COUNTY APPROVAL: Signed this � �"` day of K/�t �j,� , 202� GRANT COUNTY BOAR OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: X17- Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board Date Approved as to form: Barbara G. Duerbeck, WSBA #53946 Grant County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT LTAC GRANT #: 2025-34 EVENT: Year -Round Tourism Promotion ORGANIZATION: Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce AMOUNT: $ 3000.00 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Grant County, a non -charter County of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce, hereinafter referred to as "The Entity," jointly referred to as "Parties." DEFINITIONS Tourism Promotion. "Tourism promotion" means activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Fund(s). "Fund(s)" is defined as any amount of compensation derived from the lodging tax monies of Grant County which is allocated to the Entity for tourism promotion. IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein, the Parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is for the County and the Entity to promote tourism in Grant County. The County agrees to make funds available to the Entity for the purpose of tourism promotion to attract visitors overnight to create business and revenue in Grant County. 2. Administration. The Board of County Commissioners Office shall administer and be the primary contact for The Entity regarding terms of this Agreement. For good cause, as solely determined by the County, the County may direct that the Entity is no longer entitled to the use of said funds for tourism promotion and terminate this Agreement. 3. Representations. The Entity shall use the funds received from the County for tourism promotion and advertising solely for the purposes and in accordance with the proposal submitted by the Entity to the County. The Entity shall perform the services and work set forth in the proposal and promptly cure any failure in performance. The County has relied upon the representations made by the Entity in the proposal. By execution of this Agreement, the Entity represents that the funds will be used for tourism promotion as defined by this Agreement in accordance with all current laws, rules and regulations. No substitutions of purpose or use of the funds shall be made without the written consent of the County. The County shall make decisions and carry out its other responsibilities in a timely manner. -s: m,+.<'wHx.�ae.---c-.a--.._ -.,. �-.aer�.vm--�-•r�•—,—rrRECEIVED navrrs:,.rt�;�: a. r NOV 5 20?4 GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 4. Requirements for Grant Use. Tourism promotion grants are intended to increase Tourism and to draw tourists from more than 50 miles away. As a requirement of your grant approval, you are encouraged to: a. Promote Grant County LTAC, on all advertising, as a partner and have the Grant County LTAC logo provided to all appropriate media. The logo for advertising use is available in multiple formats at: https : //wa- grantcounty.civicplus.com/ 1032/Lod _ ing-Tax-Advisory-Committee-LTAC-Logo. b. Utilize grant funds to advertise, promote or otherwise attract visitors to your event/venue from more than 50 miles away (local events should be funded through local LTAC grants). Grant funds may not be used for the following i. Capital Improvements ii. Advertising locally — to draw from local crowds for local events. 5. Reporting. RCW 67.28.1816 as amended includes reporting requirements for the Entity and the County on the use of funds distributed pursuant to this Agreement and the estimated and actual number of increased visitors. These reports are required to be provided by the Entity to the County and by the County to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC). The following provisions allow the Entity and The County to meet their respective requirements under RCW 67.28.1816. a. Estimated Increase in Visitors: As part of its LTAC application, the Entity shall provide the County with an estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The estimated number of visitors provided shall be consistent with the Entity's proposal to the County for lodging tax funds, to the extent such estimates were provided therein. b. Final Report on Increase in Visitors: Upon completion of the tourism promotion as specified with the application and this Agreement, but no later than 60-days afterward, the Entity shall complete a report substantially and provide to the County a final report of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement and expenditures and uses of funds under this Agreement. The numbers of visitors shall be based on an actual count, or if it is not practical to make an actual count, a good faith best -estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The final report shall describe the methods used to determine the actual number of visitors, or in the event such numbers were determined from an estimate, the methods used to determine such estimates. c. County Reportin _ : The County shall provide the Entity's estimates and final report to JLARC as part of its annual report. d. All reimbursement requests must include copies of the invoice, receipt of payment and/or tear sheet to provide proof of request, payment and use. All reimbursement requests must be submitted on an itemized cover invoice provided by the County. 6. Modifications. The County may modify this Agreement and order changes in the work whenever necessary or advisable. The Entity will accept modifications consistent with state and local law when directed orally or in writing by the County Commissioners or designee. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 7. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon full execution and shall remain in effect until terminated either by The Entity expending the allocated County funds or completion of the tourism promotion activities. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by 30 days written notice to the other Party or with no notice upon a determination by the County that the funds will not be or have not been used for the purpose as stated in this Agreement. In the event of such termination, the County shall cease and desist from distributing any further funds to The Entity for work performed or otherwise. The County shall make payment for all work satisfactorily performed up to the time of termination. 8. Compensation. The County agrees to pay the Entity an amount not to exceed $ 30,000.00 as recommend by the LTAC and approved by the County Commissioners. 9. Payment. The County shall pay the Entity upon presentation of approved documentation to the County. The Entity shall be responsible for showing that the County funds were used for tourism promotion. The proof of expenses shall be forwarded for reimbursement to the LTAC Clerk, as part of required reporting, at the below stated address no later than 60-days from the completion of your event and/or no later than the 15th day of December in the year that funds were awarded for year around promotion. The County reserves the right to withhold payment of funds under this Agreement which is determined in the reasonable judgment of the LTAC or designee to be noncompliant with the scope of work, the County standards, and the County ordinances, or federal or state law. 10. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. 11. Relationship of the Parties. It is understood, agreed, and declared that the Entity, its employees, agents and assigns shall be an independent contractor and not the agent or employee of the County, that the County is interested in only the results to be achieved, and that the right to control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely within the discretion of the Entity. All employees who provide services to the County under this Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the Entity. The Entity shall be solely responsible for the conduct and actions of all employees of the Entity under this Agreement and any liability that may attach thereto. 12. Records. The County or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours all the Entity's records with respect to all matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls and record of matters covered by this Agreement for a period of three years from the date final payment is made hereunder. 13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Entity shall, at its sole expense, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees and costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts, errors or omissions in the services provided by the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County shall not apply to liability for damages arising out of such services caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County or the County's agents or employees pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County against liability for damages arising out of such services caused by the concurrent negligence of (a) the County or the County's agents or employees, and (b) the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees, shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold the County harmless shall include, as to all claims, demands, losses and liability to which it applies, the County's personnel -related costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and the reasonable value of any services rendered by the office of the County Prosecuting Attorney, outside consultant costs, court costs, fees for collection, and all other claim - related expenses. The Entity specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be granted under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. These indemnification obligations shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or for any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefits acts. Provided that the Entity's waiver of immunity under this provision extends only to claims against the Entity by the County, and does not include, or extend to, any claims by the Entity's employees directly against the Entity. The Entity hereby certifies that this indemnification provision was mutually negotiated. 14. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require at any time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 15. Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer or delegate any or all the responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 16. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Entity shall not enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of the County. 17. Confidentiality. The Entity may, from time to time, receive information which is deemed by the County to be confidential. The Entity shall not disclose such information without the prior express written consent of the County or upon order of a Court of competent jurisdiction. 18. Jurisdiction and venue. This Agreement is entered into in Grant County, Washington. Disputes between the County and the Entity shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Grant County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity agrees that it may, at the County's request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between the County and any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to the Entity's services under this Agreement. The Entity further agrees that the Arbitrator(s) decision therein shall be final and binding on the Entity and that judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 19. Cost and Attorney's Fees. The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees and costs of such litigation (including expert witness fees). 20. Entire Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of the County, having the power or duty to perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or acquire any interest in this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, service, or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 22. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT ENTITY ROVAL: ORGANIZATION: Quincy Valley Chamber of Vt- Commerce ign Here 'Z\ C k 1)(2C,,k EVENT: Year -Round Promotion Printed Na e / P®sRion AMOUNT: $ 30,000.00 Date COUNTY APPROVAL: Signed this 2,U day of / , 202d ATTEST: (� Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board C Approved as to form: GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ll��/zvZ� Date Barbara G. Duerbeck, WSBA #53946 Grant County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT LTAC GRANT #: 2025-33 EVENT: Othello Sandhill Crane Festival ORGANIZATION: Othello Sandhill Crane Festival AMOUNT: $ 1000.00 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Grant County, a non -charter County of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Othello Sandhill Crane Festival, hereinafter referred to as "The Entity," jointly referred to as "Parties." DEFINITIONS Tourism Promotion. "Tourism promotion" means activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Fund(s). "Fund(s)" is defined as any amount of compensation derived from the lodging tax monies of Grant County which is allocated to the Entity for tourism promotion. IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein, the Parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is for the County and the Entity to promote tourism in Grant County. The County agrees to make funds available to the Entity for the purpose of tourism promotion to attract visitors overnight to create business and revenue in Grant County. 2. Administration. The Board of County Commissioners Office shall administer and be the primary contact for The Entity regarding terms of this Agreement. For good cause, as solely determined by the County, the County may direct that the Entity is no longer entitled to the use of said funds for tourism promotion and terminate this Agreement. 3. Representations, The Entity shall use the funds received from the County for tourism promotion and advertising solely for the purposes and in accordance with the proposal submitted by the Entity to the County. The Entity shall perform the services and work set forth in the proposal and promptly cure any failure in performance. The County has relied upon the representations made by the Entity in the proposal. By execution of this Agreement, the Entity represents that the funds will be used for tourism promotion as defined by this Agreement in accordance with all current laws, rules and regulations. No substitutions of purpose or use of the funds shall be made without the written consent of the County. The County shall make decisions and carry out its other responsibilities in a timely manner. • +Yn� NOV 1 2024 ' ' A' F ^!• i f p GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 4. Requirements for Grant Use. Tourism promotion grants are intended to increase Tourism and to draw tourists from more than 50 miles away. As a requirement of your grant approval, you are encouraged to: a. Promote Grant County LTAC, on all advertising, as a partner and have the Grant County LTAC logo provided to all appropriate media. The logo for advertising use is available in multiple formats at: https://wa- grantcount..civicplus.com/ 1032/Lode-Tax-Advisory-Committee-LTAC-Logo. b. Utilize grant funds to advertise, promote or otherwise attract visitors to your event/venue from more than 50 miles away (local events should be funded through local LTAC grants). Grant funds may not be used for the following i. Capital Improvements ii. Advertising locally — to draw from local crowds for local events. 5. Reporting. RCW 67.28.I816 as amended includes reporting requirements for the Entity and the County on the use of funds distributed pursuant to this Agreement and the estimated and actual number of increased visitors. These reports are required to be provided by the Entity to the County and by the County to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC). The following provisions allow the Entity and The County to meet their respective requirements under RCW 67.28.1816. a. Estimated Increase in Visitors: As part of its LTAC application, the Entity shall provide the County with an estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The estimated number of visitors provided shall be consistent with the Entity's proposal to the County for lodging tax funds, to the extent such estimates were provided therein. b. Final Report on Increase in Visitors: Upon completion of the tourism promotion as specified with the application and this Agreement, but no later than 60-days afterward, the Entity shall complete a report substantially and provide to the County a final report of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement and expenditures and uses of funds under this Agreement. The numbers of visitors shall be based on an actual count, or if it is not practical to make an actual count, a good faith best -estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The final report shall describe the methods used to determine the actual number of visitors, or in the event such numbers were determined from an estimate, the methods used to determine such estimates. c. County Reporting: The County shall provide the Entity's estimates and final report to JLARC as part of its annual report. d. All reimbursement requests must include copies of the invoice, receipt of payment and/or tear sheet to provide proof of request, payment and use. All reimbursement requests must be submitted on an itemized cover invoice provided by the County. 6. Modifications. The County may modify this Agreement and order changes in the work whenever necessary or advisable. The Entity will accept modifications consistent with state and local law when directed orally or in writing by the County Commissioners or designee. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 7. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon full execution and shall remain in effect until terminated either by The Entity expending the allocated County funds or completion of the tourism promotion activities. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by 30 days written notice to the other Party or with no notice upon a determination by the County that the funds will not be or have not been used for the purpose as stated in this Agreement. In the event of such termination, the County shall cease and desist from distributing any further funds to The Entity for work performed or otherwise. The County shall make payment for all work satisfactorily performed up to the time of termination. 8. Compensation. The County agrees to pay the Entity an amount not to exceed $ 10,000.00 as recommend by the LTAC and approved by the County Commissioners. 9. Payment. The County shall pay the Entity upon presentation of approved documentation to the County. The Entity shall be responsible for showing that the County funds were used for tourism promotion. The proof of expenses shall be forwarded for reimbursement to the LTAC Clerk, as part of required reporting, at the below stated address no later than 60-days from the completion of your event and/or no later than the 15th day of December in the year that funds were awarded for year around promotion. The County reserves the right to withhold payment of funds under this Agreement which is determined in the reasonable judgment of the LTAC or designee to be noncompliant with the scope of work, the County standards, and the County ordinances, or federal or state law. 10. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. 11. Relationship of the Parties. It is understood, agreed, and declared that the Entity, its employees, agents and assigns shall be an independent contractor and not the agent or employee of the County, that the County is interested in only the results to be achieved, and that the right to control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely within the discretion of the Entity. All employees who provide services to the County under this Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the Entity. The Entity shall be solely responsible for the conduct and actions of all employees of the Entity under this Agreement and any liability that may attach thereto. 12. Records. The County or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours all the Entity's records with respect to all matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls and record of matters covered by this Agreement for a period of three years from the date final payment is made hereunder. 13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Entity shall, at its sole expense, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees and costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts, errors or omissions in the services provided by the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County shall not apply to liability for damages arising out of such services caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County or the County's agents or employees pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County against liability for damages arising out of such services caused by the concurrent negligence of (a) the County or the County's agents or employees, and (b) the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees, shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold the County harmless shall include, as to all claims, demands, losses and liability to which it applies, the County's personnel -related costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and the reasonable value of any services rendered by the office of the County Prosecuting Attorney, outside consultant costs, court costs, fees for collection, and all other claim - related expenses. The Entity specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be granted under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. These indemnification obligations shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or for any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefits acts. Provided that the Entity's waiver of immunity under this provision extends only to claims against the Entity by the County, and does not include, or extend to, any claims by the Entity's employees directly against the Entity. The Entity hereby certifies that this indemnification provision was mutually negotiated. 14. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require at any time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 15. Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer or delegate any or all the responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 16. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Entity shall not enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of the County. 17. Confidentiality. The Entity may, from time to time, receive information which is deemed by the County to be confidential. The Entity shall not disclose such information without the prior express written consent of the County or upon order of a Court of competent jurisdiction. 18. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in Grant County, Washington. Disputes between the County and the Entity shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Grant County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity agrees that it may, at the County's request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between the County and any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to the Entity's services under this Agreement. The Entity further agrees that the Arbitrator(s) decision therein shall be final and binding on the Entity and that judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 19. Cost and Attorney's Fees. The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees and costs of such litigation (including expert witness fees). 20. Entire Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of the County, having the power or duty to perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or acquire any interest in this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, service, or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 22. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT ENTITY APPROVAL: 0 't. 5 112 Sign Here c>v 0-t 5 Printed Name / Position I I --- C� ~ Date COUNTY APPROVAL: ORGANIZATION: Othello Sandhill Crane Festival EVENT: Othello Sandhill Crane Festival AMOUNT: $ 10,000.00 Signed this day of Iovew. , 2021 GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board Date Approved as to form: Barbara G. Duerbeck, WSBA #53946 Grant County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT LTAC GRANT #: 2025-40 EVENT: Tourism Promotion ORGANIZATION: Strengthening the Heart of Our Community AMOUNT: $ 2,000.00 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Grant County, a non -charter County of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Strengthening the Heart of Our Community, hereinafter referred to as "The Entity," jointly referred to as "Parties." DEFINITIONS Tourism Promotion. "Tourism promotion" means activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Fund(s). "Fund(s)" is defined as any amount of compensation derived from the lodging tax monies of Grant County which is allocated to the Entity for tourism promotion. IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein, the Parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is for the County and the Entity to promote tourism in Grant County. The County agrees to make funds available to the Entity for the purpose of tourism promotion to attract visitors overnight to create business and revenue in Grant County. 2. Administration. The Board of County Commissioners Office shall administer and be the primary contact for The Entity regarding terms of this Agreement. For good cause, as solely determined by the County, the County may direct that the Entity is no longer entitled to the use of said funds for tourism promotion and terminate this Agreement. 3. Representations. The Entity shall use the funds received from the County for tourism promotion and advertising solely for the purposes and in accordance with the proposal submitted by the Entity to the County. The Entity shall perform the services and work set forth in the proposal and promptly cure any failure in performance. The County has relied upon the representations made by the Entity in the proposal. By execution of this Agreement, the Entity represents that the funds will be used for tourism promotion as defined by this Agreement in accordance with all current laws, rules and regulations. No substitutions of purpose or use of the funds shall be made without the written consent of the County. The County shall make decisions and carry out its other responsibilities in a timely manner. E D Z N 2024 I �,.i3 kANT GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 4. Requirements for Grant Use. Tourism promotion grants are intended to increase Tourism and to draw tourists from more than 50 miles away. As a requirement of your grant approval, you are encouraged to: a. Promote Grant County LTAC, on all advertising, as a partner and have the Grant County LTAC logo provided to all appropriate media. The logo for advertising use is available in multiple formats at: https://wa- grantcounty.civicplus.com/1032/Lodging-Tax-Advisory-Committee-LTAC-Logo. b. Utilize grant funds to advertise, promote or otherwise attract visitors to your event/venue from more than 50 miles away (local events should be funded through local LTAC grants). Grant funds may not be used for the following_ i. Capital Improvements ii. Advertising locally — to draw from local crowds for local events. 5. Reporting. RCW 67.28.1816 as amended includes reporting requirements for the Entity and the County on the use of funds distributed pursuant to this Agreement and the estimated and actual number of increased visitors. These reports are required to be provided by the Entity to the County and by the County to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC). The following provisions allow the Entity and The County to meet their respective requirements under RCW 67.28.1816. a. Estimated Increase in Visitors: As part of its LTAC application, the Entity shall provide the County with an estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The estimated number of visitors provided shall be consistent with the Entity's proposal to the County for lodging tax funds, to the extent such estimates were provided therein. b. Final Report on Increase in Visitors: Upon completion of the tourism promotion as specified with the application and this Agreement, but no later than 60-days afterward, the Entity shall complete a report substantially and provide to the County a final report of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement and expenditures and uses of funds under this Agreement. The numbers of visitors shall be based on an actual count, or if it is not practical to make an actual count, a good faith best -estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The final report shall describe the methods used to determine the actual number of visitors, or in the event such numbers were determined from an estimate, the methods used to determine such estimates. c. County Reporting The County shall provide the Entity's estimates and final report to JLARC as part of its annual report. d. All reimbursement requests must include copies of the invoice, receipt of payment and/or tear sheet to provide proof of request, payment and use. All reimbursement requests must be submitted on an itemized cover invoice provided by the County. 6. Modifications. The County may modify this Agreement and order changes in the work whenever necessary or advisable. The Entity will accept modifications consistent with state and local law when directed orally or in writing by the County Commissioners or designee. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 7. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon full execution and shall remain in effect until terminated either by The Entity expending the allocated County funds or completion of the tourism promotion activities. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by 30 days written notice to the other Party or with no notice upon a determination by the County that the funds will not be or have not been used for the purpose as stated in this Agreement. In the event of such termination, the County shall cease and desist from distributing any further funds to The Entity for work performed or otherwise. The County shall make payment for all work satisfactorily performed up to the time of termination. 8. Compensation. The County agrees to pay the Entity an amount not to exceed $ 2,000.00 as recommend by the LTAC and approved by the County Commissioners. 9. Payment. The County shall pay the Entity upon presentation of approved documentation to the County. The Entity shall be responsible for showing that the County funds were used for tourism promotion. The proof of expenses shall be forwarded for reimbursement to the LTAC Clerk, as part of required reporting, at the below stated address no later than 60-days from the completion of your event and/or no later than the 15th day of December in the year that funds were awarded for year around promotion. The County reserves the right to withhold payment of funds under this Agreement which is determined in the reasonable judgment of the LTAC or designee to be noncompliant with the scope of work, the County standards, and the County ordinances, or federal or state law. 10. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. 11. Relationship of the Parties. It is understood, agreed, and declared that the Entity, its employees, agents and assigns shall be an independent contractor and not the agent or employee of the County, that the County is interested in only the results to be achieved, and that the right to control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely within the discretion of the Entity. All employees who provide services to the County under this Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the Entity. The Entity shall be solely responsible for the conduct and actions of all employees of the Entity under this Agreement and any liability that may attach thereto. 12. Records. The County or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours all the Entity's records with respect to all matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls and record of matters covered by this Agreement for a period of three years from the date final payment is made hereunder. 13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Entity shall, at its sole expense, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees and costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts, errors or omissions in the services provided by the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County shall not apply to liability for damages arising out of such services caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County or the County's agents or employees pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County against liability for damages arising out of such services caused by the concurrent negligence of (a) the County or the County's agents or employees, and (b) the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees, shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold the County harmless shall include, as to all claims, demands, losses and liability to which it applies, the County's personnel -related costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and the reasonable value of any services rendered by the office of the County Prosecuting Attorney, outside consultant costs, court costs, fees for collection, and all other claim - related expenses. The Entity specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be granted under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. These indemnification obligations shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or for any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefits acts. Provided that the Entity's waiver of immunity under this provision extends only to claims against the Entity by the County, and does not include, or extend to, any claims by the Entity's employees directly against the Entity. The Entity hereby certifies that this indemnification provision was mutually negotiated. 14. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require at any time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 15. Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer or delegate any or all the responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 16. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Entity shall not enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of the County. 17. Confidentiality. The Entity may, from time to time, receive information which is deemed by the County to be confidential. The Entity shall not disclose such information without the prior express written consent of the County or upon order of a Court of competent jurisdiction. 18. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in Grant County, Washington. Disputes between the County and the Entity shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Grant County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity agrees that it may, at the County's request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between the County and any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to the Entity's services under this Agreement. The Entity further agrees that the Arbitrator(s) decision therein shall be final and binding on the Entity and that judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 19. Cost and Attorney's Fees. The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees and costs of such litigation (including expert witness fees). 20. Entire Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of the County, having the power or duty to perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or acquire any interest in this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, service, or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 22. Severability9 If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT ENTITY APPROVAL: Sign Here 7� 0 n wi v C- V Pray , teal Name / Positron Date COUNTY APPROVAL: ORGANIZATION: Strengthening the Heart of Our Community EVENT: Tourism Promotion AMOUNT: $ 29000.00 Signed this -2,Ut:k_ day of ` , 202W GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board Approved as to form: Barbara G. Duerbeck, WSBA #53946 Grant County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Date GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT LTAC GRANT #: 2025-03 EVENT: Spring Warm up ORGANIZATION: Best of Barrels Only, LLC AMOUNT: $ 5,000.00 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Grant County, a non -charter Count of the State y e to of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Best of Barrels Only,LLC hereinafter after referred to as "The Entity," jointly referred to as "Parties." DEFINITIONS Tourism Promotion. "Tourism promotion" means activities, operations, and expenditures p � p s designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising,publicizing, otherwise p g, or distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strate gies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Fund(s). "Fund(s)" is defined as any amount of compensation derived from the lodging tax monies of Grant County which is allocated to the Entity for tourism promotion. IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein, the Parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is for the Count d the Entity Y ane y to promote tourism in Grant County. The County agrees to make funds available to the Entity for the purpose of tourism promotion to attract visitors overnight to create business and revenu e in Grant County. 2. Administration. The Board of County Commissioners Office shall administer and be the imar pry contact for The Entity regarding terms of this Agreement. For good cause as solely ely determined by the County, the County may direct that the Entityis longer entitled to the u no g use of said funds for tourism promotion and terminate this Agreement. 3. Representations, The Entity shall use the funds received from the Count for tourism m promotion and advertising solely for the purposes and in accordance with the submitted proposal d by the Entity to the County. The Entity shall perform the services and work set forth in the ro p posal and promptly cure any failure in performance. The County has relied upon the representations p p ons made by the Entity in the proposal. By execution of this Agreement, the Entityrepresents that th p e funds will be used for tourism promotion as defined by this Agreement in accordance with hall current laws, rules and regulations. No substitutions of purpose or use of the funds shall be made without the written consent of the County. The County shall make decisions and carryits out other responsibilities in a timely manner. R �� C tE I V E 204 `_? J _L ' ri i •! . r p,z > 2 GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 4. Requirements for Grant Use. Tourism promotion rants are intended to incre ase ease Tourism and to draw tourists from more than 50 miles away. As a requirement of our approval, q y grant pp oval, you are encouraged to: a. Promote Grant County LTAC, on all advertising, as a partner and have the Grant County LTAC logo provided to all appropriate media. The logo for advertisinguse is available in multiple formats at: htt s://wa- rantcount .civic lus.com/1032/Lod in -Tax-Adviso -Committee-LTAC-Lo o. b. Utilize grant funds to advertise, promote or otherwise attract visitors to your event/venue from more than 50 miles away (local events should be funded through g local LTAC grants). Grant funds mav not be used for the followin i. Capital Improvements ii. Advertising locally — to draw from local crowds for local events. 5. Reporting. RCW 67.28.1816 as amended includes reporting requirements for the Entity and the County on the use of funds distributed pursuant to this Agreement and the estimated and actual number of increased visitors. These reports are required to be provided by the Entity to the County and by the County to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC). The following provisions allow the Entity and The County to meet their respective requirements under RCW 67.28.1816. a. Estimated Increase in Visitors: As part of its LTAC application, the Entity shall provide the County with an estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The estimated number of visitors provided shall be consistent with the Entity's proposal to the County for lodging tax funds to the g g extent such estimates were provided therein. b. Final Report on Increase in Visitors: Upon completion of the tourism promotion a p s specified with the application and this Agreement, but no later than 60-days s Y afterward, the Entity shall complete a report substantially and provide to the County y a final report of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement and expenditures and uses of funds under this Agreement. The numbers of visitors shall be based on an actual count, or if it is not practical to make an actual count, a good faith best -estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The final report shall describe the methods used to determine the actual number of visitors, or in the event such numbers were determined from an estimate, the methods used to determine such estimates. c. County Reporting: The County shall provide the Entity's estimates and final report to JLARC as part of its annual report. d. All reimbursement requests must include copies of the invoice p receipt of payment and/or tear sheet to provide proof of request, payment and use. All reimbursement requests must be submitted on an itemized cover invoice provided by y the County. 6. Modifications. The County may modify this Agreement and order changes in the wo rk ork whenever necessary or advisable. The Entity will accept modifications consistent with state and local law when directed orally or in writing by the County Commissioners or designee. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 7. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon full execution and shall remain in effect until terminated either by The Entity expending the allocated County funds or completion of the tourism promotion activities. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by 30 days written notice to the other Parry or with no notice upon a determination by the County that the funds will not be or have not been used for the purpose as stated in this Agreement. In the event of such termination, the County shall cease and desist from distributing any further funds to The Entity for work performed or otherwise. The County shall make payment for all work satisfactorily performed up to the time of termination. 8. Compensation. The County agrees to pay the Entity an amount not to exceed $ 5 000.00 as recommend by the LTAC and approved by the County Commissioners. 9. Payment. The County shall pay the Entity upon presentation of approved documentation to the County. The Entity shall be responsible for showing that the County funds were used for tourism promotion. The proof of expenses shall be forwarded for reimbursement to the LTAC Clerk, as part of required reporting, at the below stated address no later than 60-days from the completion of your event and/or no later than the 15th day of December in the year that funds were awarded for year around promotion. The County reserves the right to withhold payment of funds under this Agreement which is determined in the reasonable judgment of the LTAC or designee to be e noncompliant with the scope p of work, the County standards, and the County ordinances, or federal or state law. 10. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, g agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. 11. Relationship of the Parties. It is understood, agreed, and declared that the Entity, its employees, agents and assigns shall be an independent contractor and not the employee or agent g of the County, that the County is interested in only the results to be achieved and that the right to control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely y within the discretion of the Entity. All employees who provide services to the County under this Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the Entity. The Entityshall be solely responsible Y p for the conduct and actions of all employees of the Entity under this Agreement and any liability that may attach thereto. 12. Records. The County or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours all the Entity's records with respect to all matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to make audits of all contracts invoices materials, payrolls and record of matters covered by this Agreement fora period of three ears p Y from the date final payment is made hereunder. 13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Entity shall, at its sole expense, defend p � , indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, from an and all y GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees and costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts errors or omissions in the services provided by the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County shall not apply to liability for damages arising out of such services caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County or the County's agents or employees pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. The Entity's duty to es defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County against liability for damages arising out of such services caused by the concurrent negligence of (a) the County or the County's Y agents or employees, and (b) the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees, shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold the County harmless shall include, as to all claims demands, losses and liability to which it applies, the County's personnel -related costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and the reasonable value of any services rendered by the office of the County Prosecuting Attorney, outside consultant costs, court costs, fees for collection, and all other claim - related expenses. The Entity specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be granted under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. These indemnification obligations shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or for any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefits acts. Provided that the Entity's waiver of immunity under this provision extends only to claims against the Entity by the County, and does not include, or extend to, any claims by the Entity's employees directly against the Entity. The Entity hereby certifies that this indemnification provision was mutually negotiated. 14. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the Y provisions of this Agreement or to require at an time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 15. Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer or delegate any or all the responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 16. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Entityshall not enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining ning prior written approval of the County. 17. Confidentiality. The Entity may, from time to time, receive information which is deemed by the County to be confidential. The Entity shall not disclose such information witho ut the prior express written consent of the County or upon order of a Court of jurisdiction. com etent p 18. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in Grant Count a y, Washington. Disputes between the County and the Entity shall be resolved in the Superior Court of th e he State of Washington in Grant County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity agrees that it m g y g may, at the County's request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between the Count . g y and any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to the Entity's y s services under this Agreement. The Entity further agrees that the Arbitrators decision therein () shall be final and binding on the Entity and that judgment may be entered upon it in . any y court having Jurisdiction thereof. 19. Cost and Attorney's Fees. The prevailing party in an litigation or arbitration arising Y g ising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable attorne 's fees and costs of such ' . Y litigation (including expert witness fees). 20. Entire Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete ag reement greement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement g g ent may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of the Count having the power or Y� g p duty to perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or an acquire q y interest In this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, service, . g e, or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 22. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should g be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidityshall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT ENTITY APPROVAL: Sigajierg Printed Namc P (ition 'r r-. /'�� Z/ Date r� COUNTY APPROVAL: ORGANIZATION: Best of Barrels, LLC EVENT: Spring Warm up AMOUNT: $ 59000.00 Signed this � day of 1�,r— , 202AI GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: , Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board Date Approved as to form: Barbara G. Duerbeck, WSBA #53946 Grant County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT LTAC GRANT #: 2025-02 EVENT: Sand Cup Futurity ORGANIZATION: Best of Barrels Only, LLC AMOUNT: $ 1000.00 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Grant County, a non -charter County of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Best of Barrels Only, LLC hereinafter referred to as "The Entity," jointly referred to as "Parties." DEFINITIONS Tourism Promotion. ' "Tourism promotion" means activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Fund(s). "Fund(s)" is defined as any amount of compensation derived from the lodging tax monies of Grant County which is allocated to the Entity for tourism promotion. IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein, the Parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is for the County and the Entity to promote tourism in Grant County. The County agrees to make funds available to the Entity for the purpose of tourism promotion to attract visitors overnight to create business and revenue in Grant County. 2. Administration. The Board of County Commissioners Office shall administer and be the primary contact for The Entity regarding terms of this Agreement. For good cause, as solely determined by the County, the County may direct that the Entity is no longer entitled to the use of said funds for tourism promotion and terminate this Agreement. 3. Representations. The Entity shall use the funds received from the County for tourism promotion and advertising solely for the purposes and in accordance with the proposal submitted by the Entity to the County. The Entity shall perform the services and work set forth in the proposal and promptly cure any failure in performance. The County has relied upon the representations made by the Entity in the proposal. By execution of this Agreement, the Entity represents that the funds will be used for tourism promotion as defined by this Agreement in accordance with all current laws, rules and regulations. No substitutions of purpose or use of the funds shall be made without the written consent of the County. The County shall make decisions and carry out its other responsibilities in a timely manner. —� w a �R 2024 b :.-.wreaec:.:.:::ea-.s.xec-..�..:.+ac�a-•s.,:-_....s-�.-=.-,�v-�..:...a.s�-. .a GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 4. Requirements for Grant Use. Tourism rants promotion are in p g tended to increase Tourism and to draw tourists from more than 50 miles away. As a requirement Y q ent of your grant approval, you are encouraged to: a. Promote Grant County LTAC, on all advertising, as a partner and have the e Grant County LTAC logo provided to all appropriate media. The logo for advertising sing use is available in multiple formats at: htt s:// - w�. rantcount .civic lus.com/1032/Lod in -Tax-Adviso -Committee-LTAC-Lo o. b. Utilize grant funds to advertise, promote or otherwise attract visitors s tors to your event/venue from more than 50 miles away (local events should be funded thr ough local LTAC grants). Grant funds mav not be used for the followin i. Capital Improvements ii. Advertising locally — to draw from local crowds for local events. 5. Reporting. RCW 67.28.1816 as amended includes reporting requirements p g for the Entity and the County on the use of funds distributed pursuant to this Agreement and d the estimated and actual number of increased visitors. These reports are required to be provided by the Entity to the County and by the County to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commit tee (JLARC). The following provisions allow the Entity and The Count to meet their respective Y p ve requirements under RCW 67.28.1816. a. Estimated Increase in Visitors: As part of its LTAC application, the Entity ity shall provide the County with an estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The estimated number of visitors provided . � p d shall be consistent with the Entity's proposal to the County for lodging tax fun ds, to the extent such estimates were provided therein. b. Final Report on Increase in Visitors • Upon completion of the tourism p promotion as specified with the application and this Agreement, but no later than - 60 days afterward, the Entity shall complete a report substantiallyd provide to th anp rove County a final report of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds un der this Agreement and expenditures and uses of funds under this Agreement. The g numbers of visitors shall be based on an actual count, or if it is not practical to make p an actual count, a good faith best -estimate of the number of visitors resultingfrom the use of funds under this Agreement. The final report shall describe the method s used to determine the actual number of visitors, or in the event such numbe rs were determined from an estimate, the methods used to determine such estimat es. c. County Reporting: The County shall provide the Entity's estimates and final al report to JLARC as part of its annual report. d. All reimbursement requests must include copies of the invoice receipt pt of payment and/or tear sheet to provide proof of request, payment and use. All reimbur sement reement requests must be submitted on an itemized cover invoice provided b the Count p Y y. 6. Modifications. The County may modify this Agreement and order g changes in the work whenever necessary or advisable. The Entity will accept modifications consistent onsistent with state and local law when directed orally or in writing by the Count Commissioners Y or designee. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 7. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon full execution and shall remain in effect until terminated either by The Entity expendingthe allocated County Y funds or completion of the tourism promotion activities. Either Party may terminate this Y Agreement by 30 days written notice to the other Party or with no notice upon a determination b p y the County that the funds will not be or have not been used for the purpose as stated in this Agreement. In the event of such termination, the County shall cease and desist from distributing any further funds to The Entity for work performed or otherwise. The County shall make payment for all work satisfactorily performed up to the time of termination. 8. Compensation. The County agrees to pay the Entity an amount not to exceed $ 10 000.00 as recommend by the LTAC and approved by the County Commissioners. 9. Payment. The County shall pay the Entity upon presentation of approved documentation to the County. The Entity shall be responsible for showing that the County funds were used for tourism promotion. The proof of expenses shall be forwarded for reimbursement to the LTAC Clerk, as part of required reporting, at the below stated address no later than 60-days from the completion of your event and/or no later than the 15th day of December in the year that funds were awarded for year around promotion. The County reserves the right to withhold payment of funds under this Agreement which is determined in the reasonable judgment of the LTAC or designee to be e noncompliant with the scope p of work, the County standards, and the County ordinances, or federal or state law. 10. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, g agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. 11. Relationship of the Parties. It is understood, agreed, and declared that the Entity, its employees, agents and assigns shall be an independent contractor and not the employee or agent g of the County, that the County is interested in only the results to be achieved and that the right to control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely . p y within the discretion of the Entity. All employees who provide services to the County under this Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the Entity. The Entityshall be solely responsible Y p for the conduct and actions of all employees of the Entity under this Agreement and any liability that may attach thereto. 12. Records. The County or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours all the Entity's records with respect to all matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to make audits of all contracts invoices materials, payrolls and record of matters covered by this Agreement fora period of three ears p y from the date final payment is made hereunder. 13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Entity shall, at its sole expense, defend p � , indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, from an and all y GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees and costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts, errors or omissions in the services provided by the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County shall not apply to liability for damages arising out of such services caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County or the County's agents or employees pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County against liability for damages arising out of such services caused by the concurrent negligence of (a) the County or the County's agents or employees, and (b) the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees, shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold the County harmless shall include, as to all claims, demands, losses and liability to which it applies, the County's personnel -related costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and the reasonable value of any services rendered by the office of the County Prosecuting Attorney, outside consultant costs, court costs, fees for collection, and all other claim - related expenses. The Entity specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be granted under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. These indemnification obligations shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or for any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefits acts. Provided that the Entity's waiver of immunity under this provision extends only to claims against the Entity by the County, and does not include, or "extend to, any claims by the Entity's employees directly against the Entity. The Entity hereby certifies that this indemnification provision was mutually negotiated. 14. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require at any time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 15. Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer or delegate any or all the responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 16. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Entity shall not enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of the County. 17. Confidentiality. The Entity may, from time to time, receive information which is deemed by the County to be confidential. The Entity shall not disclose such information without the prior express written consent of the County or upon order of a Court of competent jurisdiction. 18. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in Grant County, Washington. Disputes between the County and the Entity shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Grant County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity agrees that it may, at the County's request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between the County and any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to the Entity's services under this Agreement. The Entity further agrees that the Arbitrator(s) decision therein shall be final and binding on the Entity and that judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 19. Cost and Attorney's Fees. The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees and costs of such litigation (including expert witness fees) . 20. Entire Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of the County, having the power or duty to perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or acquire any interest in this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, service, or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 22. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT ENTITY APPROVAL: Sign ere Printed Name s""O /""." .�. Date COUNTY APPROVAL: ORGANIZATION: Best of Barrels, LLC EVENT: Sand Cup Futurity AMOUNT: $ 109000.00 Signed this ��" day of � �l+ , 202,� GRANT COUNTY ATTEST: Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board Date i( Approved as to form: Barbara G. Duerbeck, WSBA #53946 Grant County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT LTAC GRANT #: 2025-01 EVENT: Producers Gone Wild ORGANIZATION: Best of Barrels Only, LLC AMOUNT: $ 500.00 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Grant Count a non -charter County ounty of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Best of Barrels Only , y, LLC hereinafter referred to as "The Entity," jointly referred to as "Parties." DEFINITIONS Tourism Promotion. "Tourism promotion" means activities operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising,publicizing, distributing p cuing, or otherwise information for the purpose of attracting and welcomingtourists • developing eloping strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and fundingthe k marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Fund(s). "Fund(s)" is defined as any amount of compensation derived from the lodging tax monies of Grant County which is allocated to the Entity for tourism promotion. IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein the Partie s covenant and agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is for the County ty and the Entity to promote tourism in Grant County. The County agrees to make funds available to the En tity for the purpose of tourism promotion to attract visitors overnight to create business ess and revenue in Grant County. 2. Administration. The Board of County Commissioners Office shall admin ister and be the primary contact for The Entity regarding terms of this Agreement. For go od cause, as solely determined by the County, the County may direct that the Entityis longer no g entitled to the use of said funds for tourism promotion and terminate this Agreement. 3. Representations. The Entity shall use the funds received from the County for tourism promotion and advertising solely for the purposes and in accordance with the ro p posal submitted by the Entity to the County. The Entity shall perform the services and work set forth in the proposal and promptly cure any failure in performance. The County has relied upon the representations made by the Entity in the proposal. By execution of this Agreement, the Entity y represents that the funds will be used for tourism promotion as defined b this A in Y Agreement accordance with all current laws, rules and regulations. No substitutions of or use of the fun purpose ds shall be made without the written consent of the County. The Count shall make decisions and d carry out its other responsibilities in a timely manner. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 4. Requirements for Grant Use. Tourism promotion grants are intended to increase Tourism and to draw tourists from more than 50 miles away. As a requirement of your grant approval, you are encouraged to: a. Promote Grant County LTAC, on all advertising, as a partner and have the Grant County LTAC logo provided to all appropriate media. The logo for advertising use is available in multiple formats at: https://wa- grantcounty.civicplus.com/1032/Lod _ ing-Tax-Advisory-Committee-LTAC-Logo. b. Utilize grant funds to advertise, promote or otherwise attract visitors to your event/venue from more than 50 miles away (local events should be funded through local LTAC grants). Grant funds may not be used for the following• i. Capital Improvements ii. Advertising locally — to draw from local crowds for local events. 5. Reporting. RCW 67.28.1816 as amended includes reporting requirements for the Entity and the County on the use of funds distributed pursuant to this Agreement and the estimated and actual number of increased visitors. These reports are required to be provided by the Entity to the County and by the County to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC). The following provisions allow the Entity and The County to meet their respective requirements under RCW 67.28.1816. a. Estimated Increase in Visitors: As part of its LTAC application, the Entity shall provide the County with an estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The estimated number of visitors provided shall be consistent with the Entity's proposal to the County for lodging tax funds, to the extent such estimates were provided therein. b. Final Report on Increase in Visitors: Upon completion of the tourism promotion as specified with the application and this Agreement, but no later than 60-days afterward, the Entity shall complete a report substantiallyand provide to the Count p y a final report of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement and expenditures and uses of funds under this Agreement. The numbers of visitors shall be based on an actual count, or if it is not practical to make an actual count, a good faith best -estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The final report shall describe the methods used to determine the actual number of visitors, or in the event such numbers were determined from an estimate, the methods used to determine such estimates. c. County Reporting: The County shall provide the Entity's estimates and final report to JLARC as part of its annual report. d. All reimbursement requests must include copies of the invoice, receipt of payment and/or tear sheet to provide proof of request, payment and use. All reimbursement requests must be submitted on an itemized cover invoice provided by the County. 6. Modifications. The County may modify this Agreement and order changes in the work whenever necessary or advisable. The Entity will accept modifications consistent with state and local law when directed orally or in writing by the County Commissioners or designee. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 7. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon full execution and shall remain in effect until terminated either by The Entity expending the allocated County funds or completion of the tourism promotion activities. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by 30 days written notice to the other Party or with no notice upon a determination by the County that the funds will not be or have not been used for the purpose as stated in this Agreement. In the event of such termination, the County shall cease and desist from distributing any further funds to The Entity for work performed or otherwise. The County shall make payment for all work satisfactorily performed up to the time of termination. 8. Compensation. The County agrees to pay the Entity an amount not to exceed $ 500.00 as recommend by the LTAC and approved by the County Commissioners. 9. Payment. The County shall pay the Entity upon presentation of approved documentation to the County. The Entity shall be responsible for showing that the County funds were used for tourism promotion. The proof of expenses shall be forwarded for reimbursement to the LTAC Clerk, as part of required reporting, at the below stated address no later than to 60-days from the completion of your event and/or no later than the 15 day of December in the year that fundswere awarded for year around promotion. The County reserves the right to withhold payment of funds under this Agreement which is determined in the reasonable judgment of the LTAC or designee to be e noncompliant with the scope p of work, the County standards, and the County ordinances, or federal or state law. 10. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. 11. Relationship of the Parties. It is understood, agreed, and declared that the Entity, its employees, agents and assigns shall be an independent contractor and not the employee or agent g of the County, that the County is interested in only the results to be achieved and that the right to control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely . p y within the discretion of the Entity. All employees who provide services to the County under this Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the Entity. The Entityshall be solely responsible Y p for the conduct and actions of all employees of the Entity under this Agreement and any liability that may attach thereto. 12. Records. The County or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access p to and the right to examine during normal business hours all the Entity's records with res ect to all matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to make audits of all contracts invoices materials, payrolls and record of matters covered by this Agreement fora period of three ears p Y from the date final payment is made hereunder. 13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Entity shall, at its sole expense, defend p � , indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, from an and all y GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees and costs of expenses,injuries,, liti ationex g p and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the negligent wrongful or acts g errors or omissions in the services provided by the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors subconsultants and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County shall not apply to liability for . pp Y y damages arising out of such services caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County y or the County's agents or employees pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County against liability g for damages arising out of such services caused by the concurrent negligence of (a) the County or the County's Y agents or employees, and (b) the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees, shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the Entity, the g Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold the County harmless shall include as to all claims demands, losses and liability to which it applies, the County's personnel -related costs reasonable attorneys' fees, and the reasonable value of any services rendered by the office of the County Prosecuting Attorney, outside consultant costs, court costs, fees for collection, and all other claim - related expenses. The Entity specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be ranted under the . g Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. These indemnification obligations shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of compensation damages, or g benefits payable to or for any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefits acts. Provided that the Entity's waiver of immunity under undthis provision extends only to claims against the Entity by the County, and does not include, or extend to any claims by the Entity's employees directly against the Entity. The Entity herebycertifies that this indemnification provision was mutually negotiated. 14. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Par ty has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other sub s e uent breach or q nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to an require at time q Y performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 15. Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer or delegate an or all the g Y responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 16. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Entity shall not enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of the County. 17. Confidentiality. The Entity may, from time to time, receive information which is deemed by the County to be confidential. The Entity shall not disclose such information. without the prior express written consent of the County or upon order of a Court of competent jurisdiction. 18. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in Grant County, Washington. Disputes between the County and the Entity shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Grant County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity agrees that it may, at the County's request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between the County and any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to the Entity's services under this Agreement. The Entity further agrees that the Arbitrator(s) decision therein shall be final and binding on the Entity and that judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 19. Cost and Attorneys Fees. The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees and costs of such litigation (including expert witness fees). 20. Entire Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of the County, having the power or duty to perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or acquire any interest in this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, service, or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 22. Seyerability0 If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT ENTITY APPROVAL: ORGANIZATION: Best of Barrels, LLC EVENT: Producers Gone Wild �r AMOUNT: $ 5,000.00 COUNTY APPROVAL: Signed this —)-tie day of , 2024 GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board Date Approved as to form: Barbara G. Duerbeck, WSBA #53946 Grant County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT LTAC GRANT #: 2025-04 EVENT: Team Challenge = YBC Finals ORGANIZATION: Best of Barrels Only, LLC AMOUNT: $ 5,000.00 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Grant County, a non -charter County of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Best of Barrels Only, LLC hereinafter referred to as "The Entity," jointly referred to as "Parties." DEFINITIONS Tourism Promotion. "Tourism promotion" means activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Fund(s). "Fund(s)" is defined as any amount of compensation derived from the lodging tax monies of Grant County which is allocated to the Entity for tourism promotion. IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein, the Parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is for the County and the Entity to promote tourism in Grant County. The County agrees to make funds available to the Entity for the purpose of tourism promotion to attract visitors overnight to create business and revenue in Grant County. 2. Administration. The Board of County Commissioners Office shall administer and be the primary contact for The Entity regarding terms of this Agreement. For good cause, as solely determined by the County, the County may direct that the Entity is no longer entitled to the use of said funds for tourism promotion and terminate this Agreement. 3. Representations, The Entity shall use the funds received from the County for tourism promotion and advertising solely for the purposes and in accordance with the proposal submitted by the Entity to the County. The Entity shall perform the services and work set forth in the proposal and promptly cure any failure in performance. The County has relied upon the representations made by the Entity in the proposal. By execution of this Agreement, the Entity represents that the funds will be used for tourism promotion as defined by this Agreement in accordance with all current laws, rules and regulations. No substitutions of purpose or use of the funds shall be made without the written consent of the County. The County shall make decisions and carry out its other responsibilities in a timely manner. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 4. Requirements for Grant Use. Tourism promotion grants are intended to increase Tourism and to draw tourists from more than 50 miles away. As a requirement of your grant approval, you are encouraged to: a. Promote Grant County LTAC, on all advertising, as a partner and have the Grant County LTAC logo provided to all appropriate media. The logo for advertising use is available in multiple formats at: https://wa- grantcounty.civicplus.com/1032/Lod ig_ng-Tax-Advisory-Committee-LTAC-Logo. b. Utilize grant funds to advertise, promote or otherwise attract visitors to your event/venue from more than 50 miles away (local events should be funded through local LTAC grants). Grant funds may not be used for the following i. Capital Improvements ii. Advertising locally — to draw from local crowds for local events. 5. Reporting. RCW 67.28.1816 as amended includes reporting requirements for the Entity and the County on the use of funds distributed pursuant to this Agreement and the estimated and actual number of increased visitors. These reports are required to be provided by the Entity to the County and by the County to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC). The following provisions allow the Entity and The County to meet their respective requirements under RCW 67.28.1816. a. Estimated Increase in Visitors: As part of its LTAC application, the Entity shall provide the County with an estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The estimated number of visitors provided shall be consistent with the Entity's proposal to the County for lodging tax funds, to the extent such estimates were provided therein. b. Final Report on Increase in Visitors: Upon completion of the tourism promotion as specified with the application and this Agreement, but no later than 60-days afterward, the Entity shall complete a report substantially and provide to the County a final report of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement and expenditures and uses of funds under this Agreement. The numbers of visitors shall be based on an actual count, or if it is not practical to make an actual count, a good faith best -estimate of the number of visitors resulting from the use of funds under this Agreement. The final report shall describe the methods used to determine the actual number of visitors, or in the event such numbers were determined from an estimate, the methods used to determine such estimates. c. County Reporting The County shall provide the Entity's estimates and final report to JLARC as part of its annual report. d. All reimbursement requests must include copies of the invoice, receipt of payment and/or tear sheet to provide proof of request, payment -and use. All reimbursement requests must be submitted on an itemized cover invoice provided by the County. 6. Modifications. The County may modify this Agreement and order changes in the work whenever necessary or advisable. The Entity will accept modifications consistent with state and local law when directed orally or in writing by the County Commissioners or designee. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 7. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon full execution and shall remain in effect until terminated either by The Entity expending the allocated County funds or completion of the tourism promotion activities. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by 30 days written notice to the other Party or with no notice upon a determination by the County that the funds will not be or have not been used for the purpose as stated in this Agreement. In the event of such termination, the County shall cease and desist from distributing any further funds to The Entity for work performed or otherwise. The County shall make payment for all work satisfactorily performed up to the time of termination. 8. Compensation. The County agrees to pay the Entity an amount not to exceed $ 5,000.00 as recommend by the LTAC and approved by the County Commissioners. 9. Payment. The County shall pay the Entity upon presentation of approved documentation to the County. The Entity shall be responsible for showing that the County funds were used for tourism promotion. The proof of expenses shall be forwarded for reimbursement to the LTAC Clerk, as part of required reporting, at the below stated address no later than 60-days from the completion of your event and/or no later than the 15th day of December in the year that funds were awarded for year around promotion. The County reserves the right to withhold payment of funds under this Agreement which is determined in the reasonable judgment of the LTAC or designee to be noncompliant with the scope p of work, .the County standards, and the County ordinances, or federal or state law. 10. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. 11. Relationship of the Parties. It is understood, agreed, and declared that the Entity, its employees, agents and assigns shall be an iindependent contractor and not the agent or employee of the County, that the County s interested in only the results to be achieved, and that the right to control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely within the discretion of the Entity. All employees who provide services to the County under this Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the Entity. The Entity shall be solely responsible for the conduct and actions of all employees of the Entity under this Agreement and any liability that may attach thereto. 12. Records. The County or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours all the Entity's records with respect to all matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls and record of matters covered by this Agreement for a period of three years from the date final payment is made hereunder. 13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Entity shall, at its sole expense, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees and costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts, errors or omissions in the services provided by the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County shall not apply to liability for damages arising out of such services caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County or the County's agents or employees pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County against liability for damages g arising out of such services caused by the concurrent negligence of (a) the County or the County's agents or employees, and (b) the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees, shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the Entity, the Entity's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants and employees. The Entity's duty to defend, indemnify and hold the County harmless shall include, as to all claims, demands, losses and liability to which it applies, the County's personnel -related costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and the reasonable value of any services rendered by the office of the County Prosecuting Attorney, outside consultant costs, court costs, fees for collection, and all other claim - related expenses. The Entity specifically and expressly waives any immunity that may be granted under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. These indemnification obligations shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or for any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefits acts. Provided that the Entity's waiver of immunity under this provision extends only to claims against the Entity by the County, and does not include, or extend to, an claims by the Entity's employees directly against the Entity. The Entity hereby certifies that this indemnification provision was mutually negotiated. 14. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require at any time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 15. AssiLynment and DeleLyation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer or delegate any or all the responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party. GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT 16. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein the Entity shall � Y not enter into subco ntracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of the County. 17. Confidentiality. The Entity may, from time to time, receive information which is deemed by the County to be confidential. The Entity shall not disclose such information wit hout the prior express written consent of the County or upon order of a Court of jurisdiction. com etentp 18. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in Grant County, Washington. Disputes between the County and the Entity shall'be resolved in the Superior. Court of p the State of Washington in Grant County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Entity a that i y agrees g t may, at the County's request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between the P g County and any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to the Entity's ntity s services under this Agreement. The Entity further agrees that the Arbitrators () decision therein shall be final and binding on the Entity and that judgment may be entered upon it in an Y p y court having jurisdiction thereof. 19. Cost and Attorney's Fees. The prevailing party in an litigation or arbitration ' Y g n arising ing Out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable attorne 's fees and costs of litigation Y such litigation (including expert witness fees). 20. Entire Aoreem.ent. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete p e agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement g g ement may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of the Count having the power . Y� g p or duty to perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or an acquire q y interest In this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, ser vice, rvlce, or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 22. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should P g be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. reement. p g GRANT COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT ENTITY APPROVAL: 0011, i v Si - n 'here ere v Printed Name 77; Date COUNTY APPROVAL: ORGANIZATION: Best of Barrels, LLC EVENT: Team Challenge = YBC Finals AMOUNT: $ 5,000.00 Signed this � day of , 202_4 GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY CQMMISSIONERS ATTE T: 11711/ Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board Date it Approved as to form: Barbara G. Duerbeck, WSBA #53946 Grant County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney