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RESOLUTION NO. f1~
(Series of 1994)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, AND ASPEN SPORTS, INC., SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS FOR SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE OPERATION OF THE ASPEN
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ASPEN
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City council an
agreement between the City of Aspen and Aspen Sports, Inc.
setting forth the terms and conditions upon which Aspen Sports,
Inc. proposes to provide certain services relative to the opera-
tion of the Aspen Municipal Golf Course, a copy of which agree-
ment is annexed hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
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That .the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves
that agreement between the City of Aspen, Colorado, and Aspen
Sports, Inc., a copy of which is annexed hereto and incorporated
herein, and does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute
said
agreement WJ :~~alf Of. the city
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of Aspen.
, 1994.
John
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I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting city Clerk do
certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that
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resolution adopted by the city council of the City of Aspen,
Colorado, at a. meeting held JklLf2~~~) ~~ , 1~~4.
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Kath~~~ity Clerk
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT entered into at Aspen, Colorado, this .~~
day of ~~ , 1994, by and between the
city of Aspe , Colorado, a municipal corporation and home rule
City ("City") and Aspen Sports, Inc., a Colorado corporation
("Contriictor") .
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City is the owner of the Municipal Golf Course in
Aspen, Colorado, and desires to enter into an agreement whereby
certain services will be provided in relation to the operation of
the Pro Shop; and
WHEREAS, Contractor now operates a retail sporting goods
shop in Aspen, Colorado, and desires to contract with the city to
provide the pro shop services; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has submitted a proposal to the City
wherein Contractor has described the services it intends to
provide in connection with the operation of the City's golf pro
shop; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen city Council, by Resolution, authorized
the Mayor to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the city of
Aspen, Colorado.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms and
conditions herein, the parties agree as follows:
I. TERM
This Agreement shall be effective as of April 1, 1995, and
shall automatically renew on an annual basis for a period of five
(5) successive golf seasons. For purposes of this paragraph,
"golf season" shall mean the period from April 1st to November
1st of each year.
II. DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR
During the Term, Contractor agrees:
A: To provide the golf pro shop services described herein
for Ithe 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 golf seasons.
B. To hire, train, supervise and manage, at Contractor'js
sole expense, a staff sufficient to enable Contractor to provi~e
the services described in this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
generality of the foregoing, Contractor shall employ at least 'one
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full-time PGA Class A professional and at least two full-time
PGA~certified assistants. These individuals shall be in additioh
to the other staff described elsewhere in this Agreement. In all
cases, all employees of Contractor providing services hereunder
shall require approval of City prior to and during employment.
C. To collect for the exclusive benefit of the City all
green fees, tournament fees and any other fee charged by the City
for the use of the golf course.
D. To supervise the starting play of all persons, groups,
outings and events.
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expense,
monthly,
To install, operate and maintain, at its sole cost and
a handicap system which shall be updated at least bi-
in accordance with USGA guidelines and regulations.
F. To administer all rules and regulations which may be
established by the City or its representatives in connection with
the use of the golf course and all of its facilities and to do so
in a manner which promotes the enjoyment of the golf course by
members of the community.
G. To direct the professional staff to devote a reasonable
number of hours playing golf with patrons of the golf course.
This service will be provided to all golfers regardless of
ability and shall be gratis. Contractor shall provide a report
each month to the golf superintendent indicating the time spent
by its staff in fulfilling this obligation.
H. To assist the Men's and Women's Golf Associations, and
as may be requested by each association, to assist in the orgahi-
zation, supervision and conduct of association tournaments and
special events.
I. To provide sufficient power carts for daily use,
tournaments, outings and special events.
J. To prepare information sheets, rules sheets and score
cards for all tournaments, events and outings and to assist in
score posting, rules decisions and other services as may be
requested by the event organizers. Contractor will endeavor, in
so far as possible, to apply USGA rules and policies to all
events.
K. To implement a speed of play program based on the
"interval system" or such other system as may be directed by the
Director of Golf or other City Representative.
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L. To keep records of all transactions in the golf pro
shop relating to services provided under this Agreement and to
provide to the city, by the 10th day of. each month, a report
setting out all receipts from the previous month and delineating
the following revenue categories: Golf cart rental (power), cart
rental (pull), range fees, retail sales, locker rental, equipment
rental, lessons, club repair and miscellaneous. City reserves
the right, in its sole discretion, to add to and delete from this
report. All of Contractor's books and records relating to the
services to be provided hereunder shall, at all reasonable times,
be available to inspection by the City or its duly authorized
representatives.
M. To provide a minimum of twenty (20) sets of rental golf
clubs which shall include Callaway, Ping, Ben Hogan or an equiva-
lent.
N. To remodel the Men's and Women's locker rooms which
shall include the installation of new lockers. Contractor shall
incur an expenditure of approximately Twelve Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($12,500.00) in connection with this project and
it is expressly understood and agreed that upon completion, the
lockers shall be the property of the City. This work will be
completed by May 1, 1995. Contractor shall submit its plans for
this remodel to the city before work commences and shall .submit a
complete report and evidence of expenditures confirming that the
requisite amounts have been expended.
O. To purchase and install, at its sole cost and expense,
an automated telephone system at an approximate cost of Two
Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,750.00). This equipment
will be installed and operating by May 1, 1995, and upon instal-
lation, it will become the exclusive property of the City.
Contractor shall submit to the city the installation contract or.
other evidence of compliance with this paragraph.
P. To provide an open catalog for special orders of shoes
and golf clubs, in addition to in-stock selections.
Q. To automate the tee sheet to improve efficiency. To
fulfill this requirement, Contractor shall purchase, at its sole
cost and expense, a "Fee Time 2000" program with computer at a
cost of approximately One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-five
Dollars ($1,995.00). This system shall be installed and opera~
tional not later than May 1, 1995. Contractor shall submit to
the city evidence of its compliance with this requirement.
R. To have an inventory of One Hundred Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($150,000.00) in the pro shop by the 15th day after the
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opening day of each season. The value of the inventory shall be
based on actual purchase cost. Gift certificates from tourna-
ments shall be redeemable in all retail stores operated by the
Contractor. Contractor shall submit to the City evidence of its
compliance with this requirement. .
S. To provide a full-time, forty-eight (48) hour turn-
around club repair service on-site. Contractor shall provide
fUll-service, including re-grips, re-shafts, to refinishes of
golf clubs. Problems with manufacturers' products, including
warranty claims, shall be returned to the manufacturer even if
Contractor does not sell that line of product in the shop.
T. To provide a bag pickup service in the parking lot ahd
a retrieval system for golf carts. This service shall be de-
signed to improve the speed of check-in/check-out and will be
provided from June '15th to September 1st of each golf season.
U. To provide forty-five (45) new electric carts which
shall be equipped with sun roofs, and sand/seed dispensers.
Contractor shall have an additional twenty-five (25) carts
available each day for a total of seventy (70) carts on any given
day for use at the golf course. In addition,
1. Contractor shall provide a liability waiver form
to be signed by all cart users. Said waiver form
shall be approved by the City Attorney.
2. Two golf carts shall be kept for use in the park-
ing lot for the pick-up and delivery of golf clubs
and players in order to upgrade the operation of
the golf course.
3. Contractor shall provide, at its sole expense,
carts for use in the ranger and starter program.
4. Riding cart rates shall be Fifteen Dollars
($15.00) for nine holes and Twenty-five Dollars
($25.00) for eighteen holes. Additionally, Con-
tractor shall provide a twenty-punch pass ticket
for locals. The fee for the pass ticket.shall be
Two Hundred Five Dollars ($205.00), which entitles
the holder to twenty (20) 9-hole golf cart rounds.
5. Contractor shall provide six (6) bag mounting
racks free of charge upon request of players.
6.
Contractor shall provide twenty (20) pull carts
for daily use. The rate for pull cart rental
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shall be Three Dollars ($3.00) for nine holes and
six Dollars ($6.00) for eighteen holes.
7. Contractor shall, in accordance with plans and
specifications to be approved by the City, con-
struct an addition to the cart storage barn of
approximately 900 square feet; provided, however,
that Contractor's cost for this addition shall be
approximately This
construction shall be completed not later than
June 15,' 1995.
V. To provide practice range services, which shall include
the following:
1. The range shall be open for use during the golf
season on the following schedule:
April and May 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
June 1 to September 15 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
September 16 to close 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Contractor shall operate the practice range in
such a manner so as to ensure that range balls are
available to range patrons during all range hours.
2.
The price to be charged for a.large bucket (or
bag, if determined by the City that bags shall be
used) shall be Four Dollars and 50/100 ($4.50).
Premium pass description and price to be set by
the Director of Golf by March 1st of each season.
3.
Contractor shall purchase and make available for
use when needed one (1) back-up ball picker.
Contractor shall also purchase each year of the
term, 20,000 new range balls, all of which shall
be purchased and on-site, and all in use, not
later than April 15th of each golf season. The
brand, color and identifying marking or logo shall
be specified by the City not later than January
1st of any year.
4. Contractor shall routinely perform the following
maintenance services in connection with the prac-
tice range:
a.
The entire range area, including the private
tee, putting surface and bunker area shall be
kept clear of trash and debris.
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b. Contractor shall provide, at its sole cost
and expense, a minimum of six (6) scrubbers
and not less than twelve (12) bag stands,
both of a design and style to be determined
by the city.
c. Contractor shall provide and maintain (clean
daily and replace with water) at least two
water coolers on the practice tees.
d. Contractor shall, as directed by the Golf
Superintendent, each evening, move the ropes
designating the hitting areas.
5. Contractor shall devise a system for dispensing
range tokens not later than May 1, 1995.
Contractor shall, on or before July 1, 1995, im-
prove the driving range fencing, tee area and
target areas in accordance with plans to be sub-
mitted and approved by the City. Provided, howev-
er, that Contractor's total expenditure for these
improvements will not exceed Eight Thousand Four
Hundred Dollars ($8,400.00); provided, further,
that City may, in its sole discretion, require
that Contractor make a payment to City in the
amount of Eight Thousand Four Hundred Dollars
($8,400.00) in lieu of its obligations under this
subparagraph which payment will be made within ten
(10) days of a request from city.
7. Contractor acknowledges that during the term of
this agreement, construction work in connection
with the golf course and practice range may have
the effect of limiting use of the range and may
consequently reduce revenue. In any such event,
City shall have no financial responsibility to
Contractor for any reduced or lost revenues.
6.
w. To provide a golf instruction program which will
include the following:
1.
Two full-time PGA certified instructors shall be
available for lessons at all times during the day.
2.
Clinics for ladies will be held two days per week
from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Saturday/Sunday will
be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon); Contractor will also
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provide six (6) one-hour clinics for seniors dur-
ing June, July and August.
3. Contractor shall provide private lessons in the
form of one hour or one-half hour instruction.
The rates shall be as follows:
Alden Richards and Chris Hanson
$70.00/hr. $40.00/half/hour
All other instructors
$60.00/hr. $35.00/half hour
x. To provide a Ranger and starter Program which shall
include the following:
1.
At Contractor's sole cost and expense, Contractor
shall employ sufficient staff to provide not less
than one ranger and one starter during all hours
of course operation during the period May 25th to
September 15th of each golf season. In the event
that additional rangers or starters are required
to achieve the City goals relating to speed of
play, as these .goals may be determined from time
to time and in the sole discretion of the City,
Contractor shall employ such staff as may be re-
quired, provided, however, that Contractor's mini-
mum payroll expense for rangers and starters shall
be Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) for each
of the golf seasons of 1995, 1996 and 1997. For
each of the last two years of this term, that is
1998 and 1999, this amount shall be increased by
the increase in the Consumer Price Index over
1995. Contractor shall, not later than November
30th of each year, submit evidence to the city of
its expenditures for payroll for the rangers and
starters' for the previous golf season.
2. Contractor shall provide uniforms for its ranger
and starter staff at Contractor's sole cost and
expense.
III. DUTIES OF CITY
During the term of this Agreement, City agrees:
A. . To permit Contractor to use, during the period from
April 1st to November 1st of each year, the facility consisting
of approximately 2,50,0 square feet located on the golf course
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property, commonly known as the Golf Pro Shop, for Contractor's
sole use and occupancy with respect to its duties and privileges
under this Agreement.
B. To permit Contractor to use, during the period from
April 1st to November 1st of each year, the facility commonly
known as the cart storage barn, for Contractor's sole use and
occupancy with respect to its duties and privileges under this
Agreement.
C. Contractor is permitted to use the new addition to the
cart barn year round.
IV. PAYMENTS TO CITY
A. Amount of Payment: Contractor shall pay to City the
sum of One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00),
Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) to be paid on April 30
and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) to be paid on 'Septembe~
30 of each year of the term of this Agreement. Provided, howev-
er, that City may elect, in its sole and absolute discretion, to
receive payments for any remaining terms in a "lump-sum payment"
by giving Contractor such notice of its intention to do so not
later than February 28th of any year of the term of this Agree-
ment. For example, city may notify Contractor on February 28,
1996, of its intention to elect to receive the payment:;; due in
1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 in one lump sum, which shall then be
due on April 30, 1996. Provided, however, that in the event of
such election by City, Contractor shall be entitled to a discount
in the amounts which would otherwise be due for such future
periods, such discount to be calculated using a discount rate
equivalent to the Contractor's average cost of borrowing during
the twelve months immediately preceding the date notice is given.
B. Inspection of Books and Records: Contractor shall keep
such books and records as may be required by City and City shall
have the right, during ordinary business hours, without prior
notice, to inspect Contractor's books and records and to make
copies thereof or extracts therefrom concerning the operation of
the pro shop or the range facilities and services.
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operation of the golf pro shop. This report shall be in a form
and contain such information as the City may, in its sole discre-
tion, require.
E. Increases in Fees: Contractor may request an increase
in any fee to be charged patrons for the pro shop services
described herein; provided, however, any such proposed increase
must first be submitted to City's Director of Golf, in writing,
not later than October ~st of any year setting forth the reasons
for the proposed increase. The proposed increase may be accepted
or rejected by the Director of Golf, provided that in the event
of rejection, Contractor may appeal to the City Council, whose
decision granting or rejecting the requested increase shall be
final.
v. USE AND OCCUPATION OF PRO SHOP BUILDING
AND GOLF CART SHED
In consideration of the duties to be performed by Contractor
hereunder, City shall permit Contractor sole use and occupancy of
the golf cart storage shed and golf pro shop buildings (hereinaf-
ter collectively referred to as "Premises"), upon .the following
terms and conditions:
A. Space: Contractor shall use the golf cart storage shed
for the purpose of storing and maintaining power electric golf
carts and related equipment. Contractor shall use the approxi-
mately 2,500 square feet of space ih the golf pro shop building
for the purpose of retail sales of golf equipment, clothing and
supplies, for storage facilities, for business offices in connec-
tion with its duties and responsibilities under this agreement.
Contractor shall not use the above-described premises for any
other purposes without the City's prior written consent. Con-
tractor's use and occupancy of the above-described premises shall
comply with the rules, regulations and ordinances of any govern-
mental authority having jurisdiction in the premises or the
activities performed thereon. Additionally, Contractor shall not
use the premises in any manner that will increase risks covered
by insurance on the premises and result in an increase in the
rate of insurance or a cancellation of any insurance policy, even
if such use may be in furtherance of Contractor's retail sales or
operation of the range facilities. Contractor shall not keep,
use or sell anything prohibited by any policy of fire insurance
covering the premises.
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B. Maintenance and Repairs: Contrafl~tor shall, at Contrac-
tor's sole expense, maintain the interior of the premises in good
condition and repair in accordance with good housekeeping prac-
tices. city shall, at its own expense, maintain the exterior of
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the buildings. city shall reimburse Contractor for the expense
of any repairs to the building which Contractor may be required
to make which are occasioned by the acts or neglect of city, its
agents or employees, and Contractor shall reimburse City for the
expense of any repairs which city may be required to make which
are occasioned by the acts or neglects of Contractor, its agents
or employees.
C. Taxes: Contractor shall pay all personal property and
other taxes lawfully assessed against the premises by reason of
Contractor's use and occupancy thereof.
D. utilities and Security Systems The City shall, at its
own expense, provide all water, heat and electric utilities for
the building. Additionally, the city shall pay for local tele-
phone service and telephone calls with respect to the operation
of the Pro Shop, but Contractor shall reimburse City for all
calls unrelated to the operation of the Pro Shop, and all long
distance calls as may be determined by the city. ACenturian
Security system has been installed at the expense of the City,
but maintenance and service charges for the security system shall
be paid by Contractor, if utilized.
E. Insurance: operator shall save and hold city harmless
from any liability or injury to any person or damage to property
on or about the premises from any cause whatsoever, and shall
procure, at Operator's own expense, for the benefit of Operator
and city, fire/casualty insurance in an amount equal to the
replacement cost of the golf pro shop building and golf cart
storage shed equal to the replacement costs (including inventory,
equipment, fixtures and golf carts) and public liability insur-
ance with limits of not less than those set forth in C.R.S.
section 24-10-114, as it may be amended from time to time.
Operator shall maintain such insurance in full force and effect
during the term of this Agreement and shall furnish the City with
a copy of such insurance policy or a certificate evidencing the
issuance thereof prior to occupancy of the pro shop and golf cart
storage shed.
All insurance policies required pursuant to this
paragraph shall contain the following endorsement:
"It is hereby understood and agreed that this insurance
policy may not be canceled nor the intention not to
renew be stated by surety,' until thirty (30) days after
receipt by city, by r~gistered mail of the written
notice of such intention to cancel or not to renew."
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F. Time of Occupancy, Acceptance and Surrender of the
Premises: Contractor may use and occupy the golf cart storage
facility during the entire term of this Agreement, as long as it
has possession of golf power carts which must be stored and
maintained. Contractor shall be entitled to use and occupy the
golf pro shop and golf storage shed during the golf season;
provided, however, Contractor shall surrender occupancy of the
golf cart storage building by November 1 of each year of this
lease or at such time as power or electric golf carts are no
longer stored in the building and shall surrender the use and
occupancy of the golf pro shop building on or before November 1
(or such later date if the golf season is extended) of each year
this Agreement is in effect and the Contractor shall be entitled
to reuse and occupy the buildings on or after April 1 of any year
this Agreement is in effect. occupancy of the premises by the
Contractor shall be construed as recognition that the premises
are in a good state of repair and in sanitary condition. Any'
personal property of Contractor, or anyone claiming under Con-
tractor, which shall remain surrendered, shall be deemed to have
been abandoned and may be retained by city as its property, or
disposed of by city in such manner as city sees fit. The provi-
sions herein for use and occupancy of the premises may be varied
only on written agreement of the parties.
G. signs: Contractor shall not place any signs upon the
premises or upon the buildings, except of such design and con-
struction as may be permitted by city. Any sign permitted by
city shall at all times comply with applicable ordinances, rules
and regulations.
H. Access to Premises: city shall be entitled to enter
upon the Premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of
inspecting the same, preventing waste or loss, or enforcing any
of City's rights hereunder.
I. Improvements: Contractor shall make no improvements,
alterations or additions without the prior written consent of the
city. All alterations and additions shall remain as part of the
premises.
J. No Encumbrances: Contractor shall not pledge, hypothe-
cate or encumber the premises with any mortgage or lien indebted-
ness without city's prior consent.
VI. FEE~ FOR USE OF GOLF COURSE
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All green fees and punch pass fees or any other fee paid for
the use of the golf course, all payments of any kind by third
parties for use of any of the golf course or golf pro shop
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facilities or any other fee associated with the privilege and
right of patrons to use the golf course shall be and remain the
property of the city and shall be collected by Contractor. All
revenue derived from collection of said.fees shall be deposited
as determined by the Director of Finance of the City of Aspen.
Contractor shall not allow any person to play on the golf
course without payment of the applicable fee required by the
rules and regulations of the City for the operation of the course
without the express approval of the Director of Golf.
Contractor shall be entitled to receive ten (10) non-trans-
ferrable season's passes without charge for such employees as are
designated in written application to the city.
VII. PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY, INDEMNITY
Contractor agrees to pay all damages for personal injuries
and/or damage or injury to real or personal property arising out
of any negligent act or deed or any omission or act of the
Contractor or any servant, agent or employee. contractor further
covenants and agrees to indemnify, save and keep the City harm-
less against all liabilities, judgments, costs, damages, and
expenses from any and all claims of any kind or nature whatsoev-
er, including city's legal costs and fees, which may in any
manner be claimed against the City for and on account of personal
injuries and/or injury or damage to real or personal property or
to the loss of any personal property caused or claimed to have
been caused as a result of any negligent act or deed or failure
to act of Contractor or its servants, agents or employees.
VIII. NO PARTNERSHIP OR AGENCY
This Agreement is not intended to create any relationship
between Contractor and City other than Contractor acting as an
independent contractor, and Contractor is neither the agent,
partner, employee or joint venturer of or with the city. Except
as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Contractor shall not
assume or create any financial or other obligation on behalf of
the city. No act or assistance given by the City shall alter
this relationship.
IX. PERFORMANCE AND BREACH
A. When' Non-Performance Not Breach: Should either party
hereto be unable to, or be delayed in, performing any provision
of this contract by reason of fire, strikes, or labor dispute,
accidents, acts of God or the public enemy, such non-performance
or delay shall not constitute a breach hereof.
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B. Default by Contractor: Should Contractor, without
cause, fail or refuse to perform or comply with any provisions of
this Agreement, should a voluntary or involuntary petition in
bankruptcy be commenced, or an assignment for the benefit of
Contractor's creditors be made, or should a receiver be appointed
for all or a part of Contractor's business or assets, then City
may, at its option, and in addition to any other remedies it may
have in law or inequity, terminate this Agreement by giving
Contractor seven (7) days' written notice of its intent to do so.
C. Default by city: Should City, without cause, fail or
refuse to comply with any provision of this Agreement, and if
city does not remedy such default within seven (7) days after
receipt of a written notice from Contractor specifying the nature
of such default and demanding its cure, Contractor may, at its
option, and in addition to any other remedies which it may have
at law or in equity, terminate this Agreement by giving city
fifteen (15) days' written notice of its intention to do so.
D. Final Accounting: Should this Agreement be terminated
by either party pursuant to the provisions of this section, a
complete accounting shall be made by the parties within thirty
(30) days after such termination.
X. ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES
Any and all disputes arising out of or in connection with
the operation of the golf course shall be presented to the city
Manager of the city of Aspen within five (5) days after the
controversy arises. Thereafter, the city Manager will attempt
to resolve such dispute, within the four corners of this agree-
ment.
IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Assignment of Agreement: Neither party to this Agree-
ment may.assign this Agreement or interest therein or subcontract
for the provision of the services to be provided hereunder
without the written consent of the other party.
B. Controlling Law: The laws of the State of Colorado
shall govern the construction and interpretation of this Agree-
ment and the parties stipulate that venue shall be in the courts
of Pitkin County, Colorado.
C. Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire
agreement of the parties hereto in relation to the subject matter
hereof, and may not be modified except by written agreement of
the parties.
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D. Notice: All notices required hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been given if either deliv-
ered personally or mailed by certified mail or registered mail to
Contractor and to city, as the case may be, at their respective
addresses as follows or to such other address as either party may
designate by written instruction to the other:
CONTRACTOR:
CITY:
Aspen Sports,: Inc.
408 East'Cooper
Aspen, CO 81611
city Manager
city of Aspen
130 S. Galena Street
Aspen, CO 81611
E. Binding Effect: This Agreement shall be binding upon
and shall inure to the benefit of Contractor and City and their
respective successors and assigns.
F. Description Headings: Descriptive headings contained
herein are inserted for convenience and reference only and shall
not in any way limit or amplify the terms and conditions con-
tained herein.
G. Attorney's Fees: If legal action is brought to enforce
the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to recover its costs and expenses, including reasonable
attorney's fees and expert witness fees.
H. Severability: If any of the provisions of this Agre$-
ment shall contravene or be invalid under the laws of the State
of Colorado; such contravention or invalidity shall not invali-
date the entire Agreement, but the Agreement shall be construeq
as if not containing the particular provision or provisions held
to be invalid, and the rights and obligations of the Contractor
and the City shall be enforced accordingly.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement
the day and year first above written.
OPERATOR:
ASPEN SPORTS, INC., a Colorado
corporation
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ATTEST:
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO
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