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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*Other - BOCCK 19-051 2019 AGREEMENT REGARDING USE OF COUNTY PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE This Agreement Regarding Use of County Property for a Public Purpose ("Agreement") is entered into by and between GRANT COUNTY, ("COUNTY"), and the AUTISM SOCIETY OF GRANT COUNTY (AUTISM SOCIETY), a non-profit corporation duly formed and operating in the State of Washington. I. Recitals WHEREAS, the COUNTY is duly organized and operating under and by virtue of the State Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington; WHEREAS, the AUTISM SOCIETY is a non-profit corporation, duly organized and operating in the State of Washington; WHEREAS, the AUTISM SOCIETY will conduct its 13th Annual Awareness Family Walk, and it is the desire of the AUTISM SOCIETY to utilize COUNTY property and buildings ("demised premises") during the event; WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (`BOCC"), have determined that it is desirable to allow the AUTISM SOCIETY's Awareness Walk to be held on a portion of the demised premises, the same commonly known as the Courthouse and immediate surrounding area, and having a street address of 35 C Street NW, Ephrata, Washington, and more specifically described as two restrooms located in the Law and Justice Building. II. Agreements Based on the foregoing recitals, the parties to this Agreement hereby agree as follows: 1. The COUNTY does hereby allow the AUTISM SOCIETY to use the demised premises for the limited purpose of the AUTISM SOCIETY's Awareness Walk to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2. The AUTISM SOCIETY shall, at its own expense, and at all times material herein, use such demised premises in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and requirements of governmental authorities. Further, at all times material herein, the AUTISM SOCIETY shall keep such demised premises free from debris, and preserve a standard of cleanliness as established by the COUNTY. 3. The AUTISM SOCIETY shall indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits or judgments including but not limited Agreement Regarding Use of County Property for Public Purpose — Page 1 of 3 Civil 8\DepartmenWCommissionersA2019\Autism Agreement to, any claims of insurance carriers, the Department of Labor and Industries, the Department of Social and Health Services, and any federal agency, health care provider or governmental taxation agency, (including costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith), for deaths or injuries to persons or for loss of or damage to property arising out of or in connection with the use and/or occupancy of the demised premises by the AUTISM SOCIETY, its agents, servants, employees or invitees and/or the AUTISM SOCIETY's failure to comply with any law of any governmental authority. 4. Neither this Agreement, nor any claim arising hereunder, shall be assignable or delegable by either party in whole or in part. Further, the AUTISM SOCIETY shall not assign, transfer, pledge, or lease any part of the demised premises. 5. This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. In the event this Agreement is in conflict with the provisions of any law or statutes governing the subject matter hereof, such law or statute only to the extent of such conflict shall be controlling. FURTHER: If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. In case of any dispute the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of costs and reasonable attorney's fees as costs. 6. The failure of the COUNTY to insist on strict performance of any of the terms and conditions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of the rights or remedies that the COUNTY may have, and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default by the AUTISM SOCIETY concerning any terms and conditions contained in thisAgreement. 7. No partnership, joint venture or joint undertaking shall be construed from these presents, and except as herein specifically provided, neither party shall have the right to make any representations for, act on behalf of, or be liable for the debts of the other. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, no third party is intended to be benefitted by this Agreement. 8. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes all of their previous understandings and agreements, written and oral, with respect to this transaction. Neither the COUNTY nor the AUTISM SOCIETY shall be liable to the other for any representations made by any person concerning the demised premises or regarding the terms of this Agreement, except to the extent that the same are expressed in this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument executed by both parties, or their lawful successors and assigns subsequent to the date hereof. 9. The undersigned warrant that they have the sole right and exclusive authority to execute this Agreement. Agreement Regarding Use of County Property for Public Purpose — Page 2 of 3 Civil 8\Departments/CommissionersN2019Wutism Agreement 10. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement has been executed knowingly and voluntarily and that each party to this Agreement has had full opportunity for legal counsel prior to signing the Agreement. Each party to this Agreement agrees and represents that they have had the opportunity to read this Agreement, have had it fully explained to him or her by their counsel, understands and appreciates the foregoing words and terms and their effect, and signs this Agreement voluntarily of their own free will and accord. APPROVED this0day of 1, 2019. 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Barbara J Vasquez, Vierk of the Board Approved as to form: 2019. ---'" KeviA J. McfCrae Deputy Prosecuting Attorney GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON AUTISM SO T GI, OUNTY By— Mike!/ G Scellick, Member Agreement Regarding Use of County Property for Public Purpose — Page 3 of 3 Civil 8\Departments/CommissionersA2019\Autism Agreement